Unit 2 A life's work 单元测试B卷能力提升-（2019）新外研版高中英语高二选择性必修第三册.docx

1、Unit 2A lifes work B卷 能力提升2021-2022学年高二英语外研版(2019) 选择性必修三单元测试AB卷本试卷满分120分,考试时间100分钟。第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分）第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。APlan on traveling around the USA this summer? If you need help in arranging the trip, or want ideas about where to go and what to do, th

2、ere are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true. www.fhwa.dot.gov The National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural routes, such as Route 1 along the California coast. Others focus on historical ( such as Route 6 ) or man-made attrac

3、tions ( like the Las Vegas Strip). For each, you are provided with a map, told the routes length and how long is allowed, and given detailed suggestions on sights and stop-offs.www. oyster, com This is the best website about reviews of hotels in US cities and resorts. The reviews are impressively th

4、orough, covering locations, rooms, cleanliness, food and so on. Importantly, these are not promotional photos by the hotels, but more honest and real ones taken by inspectors. Search facilities are excellent from the 243 hotels reviewed in the New York and you can narrow down what you are looking fo

5、r by location, facilities and style, or just pick out a selection of the best.www. 101 holidays, co. uk This is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas of traveling around the USA. Its an impressively diverse selection, ranging from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. to a

6、 golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in Californias Napa Valley. Narrow down what you are looking for by price, region, theme and who will be traveling and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on view. Its a really clever design.www. mousesavers. com Walt Dis

7、ney World in Florida can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majority of people. So turn to long established www. mousesavers. com, which dedicates itself to giving big discounts on tickets, hotels and dining at Walt Disney World. The website also offers general money-savi

8、ng tips, suggestions for cheap and free stuff and brief coverage of other Florida and California theme parks.1.If you are going to the USA for the man-made attractions, you can drive along _.A.Route 1B.Route 6C.the Las Vegas StripD.the California coast2.Why are the photos of the hotels in US cities

9、and resorts real in www. oyster, com?A.Because there are qualifications of the authority.B.Because they are taken by inspectors of the website.C.Because there are comments of customers on each photo.D.Because they were taken by customers who once lived there.3.What can be inferred from the passage?A

10、.Californias Napa Valley is famous for its wine.B.The website www. mousesavers. com is newly established.C.The National Scenic Byways Program covers all the roads in the USA.D.Discounted tickets of Walt Disney World are not available for everyone.B I have a special place in my heart for libraries. I

11、 have for as long as I can remember. I was always an enthusiastic reader, sometimes reading up to three books a day as a child. Stories were like air to me and while other kids played ball or went to parties, I lived out adventures through the books I checked out from the library. My first job was w

12、orking at the Ukiah Library when I was 16 years old. It was a dream job and I did everything from shelving books to reading to the children for story time. As I grew older and became a mother, the library took on a new place and an added meaning in my life. I had several children and books were our

13、main source(来源) of entertainment. It was a big deal for us to load up and go to the local library, where my kids could pick out books to read or books they wanted me to read to them. I always read, using different voices, as though I were acting out the stories with my voice and they loved it! It wa

14、s a special time to bond with my children and it filled them with the wonderment of books. Now, I see my children taking their children to the library and I love it that the excitement of going to the library lives on from generation to generation.As a novelist, Ive found a new relationship with lib

15、raries. I encourage readers to go to their local library when they cant afford to purchase a book. I see libraries as a safe haven(避风港) for readers and writers, a bridge that helps put together a reader with a book. Libraries, in their own way, help fight book piracy(盗版行为) and I think all writers sh

16、ould support libraries in a significant way when they can. Encourage readers to use the library. Share library announcements on your social media. Frequent them and talk about them when you can.1.Which word best describes the authors relationship with books as a child?A.Cooperative.B.Uneasy.C.Insepa

17、rable.D.Casual.2.What does the underlined phrase an added meaning in Paragraph 3 refer to?A.Pleasure from working in the library.B.Joy of reading passed on in the family.C.Wonderment from acting out the stories.D.A closer bond developed with the readers.3.What does the author call on other writers t

18、o do?A.Sponsor book fairs.B.Write for social media.C.Support libraries.D.Purchase her novels.4.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Reading : A Source of KnowledgeB.My Idea about WritingC.Library: A Haven for the YoungD.My Love of the LibraryC Derek Rabelo is not the only surfer to conquer H

19、awaiis famous Banzai Pipeline, but while all others use their sight to do it, this young professional surfer must rely only on his other senses. Thats because he is completely blind. When Derek was born, over 24 years ago, he got his name from Derek Ho, the first Hawaiian surfing world champion. A s

20、urfing enthusiast himself, Ernesto dreamed that his son would share the talent of his uncle, a professional surfer. Unfortunately, Derek was born completely blind, but this didnt stop his family from believing that he could do anything he wanted, even if that meant becoming a surfer. At age 2, Derek

21、 received a bodyboard and the beaches of Guarapari, Brazil, became his backyard. He was always comfortable in the water and surfing was in his blood, but he didnt actually try riding a wave until he turned 17, when his father bought him a surfboard. His father taught him the basics and encouraged hi

22、m to keep practising, but after successfully standing up on the surfboard, Derek knew he needed to become much better if he was going to achieve Ernestos dream and become a professional surfer. So he joined a surfing school, where he studied under coach Fabio Maru. Standing up on a surfboard and con

23、quering small waves is one thing, while gathering the courage to take on Hawaiis Banzai Pipeline is another. But thats exactly what Derek Rabelo set out to do just months after learning how to surf. Everyone told him it was too dangerous, but he felt he could do it. And he did, earning the praise of

24、 famous professional surfers like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning. Since then, Rabelo has been surfing the Pipeline every winter.1.What does the first paragraph tell us?A.Good eyesight is necessary for becoming a good surfer.B.Nobody has ever conquered Hawaiis big wave break.C.Derek Rabelo dreams to c

25、onquer Hawaiis famous Banzai.D.Derek Rabelo is the only blind professional surfer to conquer Hawaiis famous Banzai Pipeline.2.How did Ernesto behave after Derek was born?A.He named him after his uncle.B.He never lost confidence in him.C.He sent him to a surfing school.D.He started his own interest i

26、n surfing.3.After Derek was able to stand up on the surfboard, he _.A.began to try riding a waveB.was no longer afraid of waterC.realised he still had a long way to goD.knew his fathers dream had come true4.Which of the following words can best describe Derek according to the last paragraph?A.Brave

27、and confident.B.Skillful but proud.C.Thoughtful and modest.D.Courageous but stubborn.D With the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have never bee

28、n able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile (能触知的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland. To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made from special mate

29、rial. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the first explosion happens, and then moved across to explore other fireworks. As the fireworks begin to explode, one of

30、 five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to spray water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the blooming flower effect, while another reproduces the crackle(噼啪声) effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Microsoft Kinect camer

31、a tracks the persons movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky. First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada, the low-cost te

32、chnology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of the fireworks shows is not far. When ready, Feeling Fireworks will be first available only at

33、 the Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at the fireworks shows worldwide. 1.What does the underlined word That in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A.The New Year celebration.B.The blind peoples attitude.C.The Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.D.Some peoples having no access to fireworks shows.2.W

34、hat should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?A.Move their hands around the screen.B.Pour some water onto the screen.C.Stand at the back of the screen.D.Sit at the base of the screen.3.What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology according to the last paragraph?A.It is i

35、n its final stage.B.It is extremely costly.C.It is being used widely.D.It is in need of being perfected.4.What is the purpose of this text?A.To discuss methods of treating blindness.B.To introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.C.To appeal for equal rights for blind people.D.To present a new Disney s

36、ightseeing show.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Mary went through a personal experience 40 years ago that changed her life path and established her connection with Chinese herbal medicine. Still childless after 13 years of marriage, Mary longed to become a mothe

37、r. For years she travelled from country to country and visited top experts in the field, but without success._ Nonetheless, her grandmother, a Chinese herbalist, gave her hope through a herbal treatment. After three and a half years she became pregnant. _ The expectant mothers delight was shared by

38、the rest of her family too. This was the point when she made up her mind to carry on her grandmothers work and devote her life to herbal medicine research, development and promotion. To this end, she invested in a large herbal garden in the suburb of Jakarta, where more than 30,000 plants are grown.

39、 _ Through the application of great effort and resources over many years, Marys career has developed well._ When she was asked whether it was worthwhile to have devoted much of her life to this research, she firmly responded, What I have done is to fulfill a promise I once made. More importantly, I

40、want to bring Chinese herbal medicine to all those in need. _A.More than 7,000 of these can be used as medicine.B.The moment the news was confirmed, she burst into tears of happiness.C.I believe it can help relieve pain and enable the sick to regain their hope of life.D.Mary decided to make great co

41、ntributions to the development of Chinese herbal medicine.E.Although she is now 80 years old, she still commits to the study of Chinese herbal medicine.F.Im so happy that the local people like to use Chinese herbal medicine for treatment.G.The heartbreak and disappointment were so great that she cam

42、e close to giving up.第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分）第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） One day about ten years ago, we were walking in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic, when it suddenly rained heavily. We found 1 under the roof of some ski lifts(缆车) and prepared for the night. The kind-hearted elderly man who worked

43、 there, in a2 of languages, gestures and drawing pictures,3 that we could stay at his home that night. Being penniless students, we eagerly, took up his4 naturally, for we saw he was a 5 person. His wife6 us to a big meal. The couple was quite lovely and we had a great evening, though7 was a bit dif

44、ficult. That night we slept well in a clean room. The next day, our host8 his long cape (斗篷) and stuff that was part of his clothes as Guardian of the Mountains. The children there called him that or Krkonos,9 he looked like the giant in the local 10 with large figure and long flowing white hair and

45、 beard. 11 , he was quite a 12 in his village because of that. He drove us through the mountains, 13 at nice locations where we could take some photos.We 14 him and his wife again last month and Krkonos hadnt changed a bit! There is 15 in the mountain.1. A. shadeB. shelterC. entranceD. evidence2. A.

46、 descriptionB. strategyC. thoughtD. mixture3. A. requestedB. remindedC. signaledD. stated4. A. answerB. commentC. promiseD. offer5. A. stubbornB. decentC. seniorD. humorous6. A. treatedB. encouragedC. admittedD. greeted7. A. cooperationB. accommodationC. communicationD. connection8. A. set asideB. t

47、hrew awayC. took offD. put on9. A. thoughB. asC. unlessD. if10. A. taleB. sayingC. reportD. survey11. A. CompletelyB. GenerallyC. ApparentlyD. Extremely12. A. celebrityB. pioneerC. sponsorD. leader13. A. hidingB. stoppingC. lookingD. jumping14. A. visitedB. paidC. disturbedD. praised15. A. adventureB. secretC. magicD. freedom第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Although he was a world-famous fashion photographer, Cunninghams approach _ life was uncomplicated. He lived in a small apartment with a shared washroom. A simple restaurant was_ he usually