1、Unit3 On the move 单元自测卷单元自测卷 时间:100 分钟 满分:120 分 选择题部分 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解(共两节,满分共两节,满分 40 分分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Brazil_sports_are_out_of_control! Brazil may be one of the most sports- crazy countries in the world. Whether you are into watching or play
2、ing, Brazil sports have a lot to offer everyone. Football in Brazil is more than a sport. Its a way of life. Football is popular in Brazil for several reasons. One reason is that it is fast paced and fun to watch. This is the reason why the World Cup Soccer is the most watched sports event in the wo
3、rld aside from the Summer Olympics. Also, you dont need anything to play soccer except for something to kick, and a big area in which to play. Few will argue if you say that Brazil leads the world in football. No nation has won as many world cups as Brazil. Volleyball is a close second in Brazil spo
4、rts. In the world of international volleyball, Brazil wins many championships of all kinds, including indoor and beach volleyball. Brazil has nearly 5,000 miles of coastline. If you go to a beach in Brazil, there will always be a volleyball game going on somewhere, and usually two or three. Footvoll
5、ey was created in Brazil in the 1960s. It is a mix of football and volleyball, where the players must use their feet and head to get the ball over the net and into the opponents court, and is also played in sand. It is one of the most popular beach sports in Brazil. Swimming, tennis, rugby, boxing,
6、judo, sailing, golf, surfing, and handball are all greatly popular in Brazil. 1We infer that this passage was written to _. Aexplain why football is so popular in Brazil Bencourage us to do sports as people in Brazil do Ctell us the history of several sports in Brazil Dintroduce several very popular
7、 sports in Brazil 2What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 suggest? ASports are extremely popular in Brazil. BAll kinds of sports are played in Brazil. CBrazil athletes are out of control. DBrazil athletes are not well educated. 3From Paragraph 2, we learn most people believe that _. Afootb
8、all is the most popular sport in every country Bpeople dont need anything to play soccer CBrazil has won every World Cup Soccer DBrazil leads the world in football 4According to the writer, what is the second most popular sport in Brazil? AFootball. BVolleyball. CFootvolley. DTennis. B Soccer is pla
9、yed by millions of people all over the world, but there have only been few players who were truly great. How did these players get that waywas it through training and practice, or are great players “born, not made”? First, these players came from places that have had famous stars in the pastplayers
10、that a young boy can look up to and try to imitate (模仿). In the history of soccer, only seven countries have ever won the World Cup. There has never been a great national teamor a really great playerfrom North America or from Asia. Second, these players have all had years of practice in the game. Pe
11、le, who is often named as the greatest soccer of all time, was the son of a soccer player. He began to play soccer with his father when he was only three. Most players begin playing the game at the age of three or four. Finally, many great players come from the same kind of neighbourhooda poor, crow
12、ded area where a boys dream is not to be a doctor, lawyer, or businessman, but to become a rich, famous athlete or entertainer (艺人). For example, Liverpool, which produced the Beatles, had one of the best English soccer teams in recent years. Pele practiced in the street with a “ball” made of rags (
13、破布). And George Best learned the tricks that made him famous by bouncing the ball off a wall (对着墙壁踢球) in the slums (贫民窟) of Belfast. All great players have a lot in common, but that doesnt explain why they are great. Hundreds of boys played in those Brazilian streets, but only one became Pele. The g
14、reatest players are born with some unique quality that sets them apart from all the others. 5According to the writer, which of the following statements is TRUE? AGreat soccer players are born,not made. BTruly great players are rare. COnly two countries have ever had famous soccer stars. DSoccer is t
15、he least popular sport in North America and Asia. 6Pele is cited as an example in the third paragraph to illustrate that _. Agreat players come from places that have had famous stars in the past Bmany great soccer players come from poor areas Cgreat players are all born with some unique physical qua
16、lity Dmany great players start playing football at an early age 7 The author owes a soccer players success to all the following factors EXCEPT _. Afamily background Bneighborhood Cpractice Dheight 8In the last paragraph, why the author says that only one out of hundreds of boys became Pele? ABecause
17、 they are all from North America. BBecause most of the boys lack some unique quality. CBecause all great players have a lot in common. DBecause boys of this time are born in rich neighborhood. C I will never forget the year 1979. I was just ten years old when my father decided to take me to see a st
18、unt (特技) show starring the famous motorcyclist, Evel Knievel. After seeing the amazing stunts, I started dreaming about riding bikes and performing stunts myself one day. My whole childhood was spent at skate parks; there was a group of us that would go there every day after school with our BMX bike
19、s (a type of bicycle designed to ride on rough ground). After all, I would need to get some practice if I was going to be like my hero! My later teenage years were spent competing in endless BMX freestyling championships; some I won and others I lost. But it was never about the trophies (奖 杯). The a
20、tmosphere was magical, with over 1,000 riders at some events. I just loved the rush of energy I got from this, and from continuously trying newer, more daring stunts. In 1995, I was chosen to compete in an important international action sports competition. For once in my life I was nervous. I landed
21、 badly on my hand and got injured. It took me out of the sport for a while, but my attitude was: “If others have suffered more and gone on, then why cant I?” I had once read that Evel Knievel suffered a total of thirty- five broken bones. When the International Olympic Committee made BMX an Olympic
22、sport, I couldnt have been more delighted! The way I see it, the sport finally got the recognition it deserved. Its entry into the Olympics encourages more people to take it up seriously. I have heard some people say that BMX is too dangerous for kids. The risks, though, are really no greater than,
23、say skateboarding. With riders pushing the limits far beyond what I could ever have imagined when I first started riding professionally, BMX seems set to remain one of the most exciting sports in history. 9The author wanted to become a stunt performer _. Ain his teenage years Bunder the influence of
24、 his father Cbecause of a related show Dwith encouragement from a famous motorcyclist 10As a teenage BMX- er, the author _. Adidnt take the sport seriously Bdidnt think a lot of winning Cenjoyed attention from others Dcared too much about gain and loss 11How did the author feel after his accident in
25、 1995? AHe would continue BMX as always. BHe felt a need to change his attitude to BMX. CHe felt discouraged. DHe would never be like his hero. D When Jenny Benson was eight, her mother took her to soccer practice for the first time. “Shes never played soccer before,” Mrs Benson told the coach. “Im
26、not sure how shell do.” Jenny ran onto the field and joined the other players. Over the next hour, Mrs Benson and the coach watched as Jenny outran many of the more experienced players. “I knew then that soccer would be Jennys sport.” Mrs Benson recalls. And she was right. It may have helped that Je
27、nny had spent much of her time trying to keep up with her three brothers. “I wanted to be just like them,” Jenny says. “My family has inspired me for my entire life.” Jenny has retired from the United States womens national soccer team. She started out on her professional career in the Philadelphia
28、Charge, a team in the Womens United Soccer Association (WUSA). Later on, she joined FC Energy Voronezh, and then New Jersey Wildcats. When the WUSA was being formed, league officials watched many college soccer games, looking for players good enough to join the league. They were very interested in J
29、enny, who played for the University of Nebraska. “Throughout that college season, I knew I was being watched,” Jenny says, “I knew I couldnt be perfect, so I just tried to be very consistent and have fun.” As a professional, Jenny relied on her focused but funloving attitude. “In a game, I try never
30、 to put too much pressure on myself. The more I concentrate on having fun, the better I play.” She says. “I have good and bad days, just like everyone else, but I know the sun will always come up after a bad day. So all I have to do is to adjust myself, either to the change of my inner feelings or t
31、o the change of circumstances. That helps me get through anything.” 12What can we learn from Jennys first soccer practice? AShe was not sure how to play soccer. BShe was gifted in playing soccer. CShe was instructed by the soccer coach. DShe was more experienced than other players. 13Which professio
32、nal team did she first play for? ANew Jersey Wildcats. BFC Energy Voronezh. CThe University of Nebraska. DThe Philadelphia Charge. 14Which of the following can best describe Jenny? ATalented but impatient. BConfident and considerate. CConcentrated and adaptable. DAbsorbed but self- centered. 15What
33、does the passage mainly talk about? AHow Jenny developed her soccer career. BWhy Jenny retired from the national team. CHow Jennys brothers influenced her career. DWhat made Jenny a good soccer player. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分) 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。 If you are already making t
34、he time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. _1_ Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit. Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is a
35、head of you for the day. _2_ Your metabolism (新陈代谢) gets a head start. _3_ If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep. _4_ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exerc
36、ised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited. _5_ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good worko
37、ut by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices. There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long. AYou will stick to your diet. BYour quality
38、of sleep improves. CYou prefer healthy food to fast food. DThere is no reason you should exercise in the morning. EYou can keep your head clear for 410 hours after exercise. FAfter you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day. G If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or your
39、e doing it now, then listen up! 第三部分第三部分 语言运用语言运用(共共三三节,满分节,满分 40 分分) 第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以 填入空白处的最佳选项。 “I was born for soccer, just as Beethoven was born for music.” These words are exactly from Pele. He is considered the greatest soccer player wh
40、o has had a huge influence on the _1_ world.His great _2_ are not the only reason why he is my hero, though. He is also very kind. When I play soccer, I often think of Pele, and then I will become very _3_. I like _4_ videos of his games because I can learn from all his moves.I _5_ his skills and wa
41、nt to be like him one day. He started playing soccer when he was very young and _6_ his professional career at age 14. He had surprising speed and skills in ball _7_ and seemed to be able to make the ball do as he wanted. I dream of breaking Peles records one day. He _8_ the record of scoring (得分) t
42、he most goals in a career:1,283. When he was 17, he was the _9_ scorer in a World Cup Final. Pele is the only _10_ to have been in three World Cup winning teams (1958, 1962 and 1970) and was named “South American Player of the Year” in 1973. Every time the ball was at his feet, some surprising, reco
43、rd- breaking feat (壮举) was _11_ to be made by Pele. Pele is also famous for his _12_ for others. He is a _13_ person and gives money to organizations that _14_ children around the world and social services in Brazil. _15_, he is also a member of many charity fund raisers. When he travels, he _16_ go
44、es out of his way to help children. Heroes are people we admire and want to _17_. Ney Blanco de Oliveira, Peles personal friend for more than 40 years, _18_ Pele: “My friend Pele is not only the _19_ soccer player in the world, but also one of the kindest human beings that I have ever known.” These
45、are also the reasons why Pele is my _20_. 1A.soccer Bbasketball Cswimming Dshooting 2A.skills Bgrades Cqualities Dexperiences 3A.polite Blonely Cstrange Denergetic 4A.selling Bdesigning Cmaking Dwatching 5A.improve Bhave Cadmire Dshare 6A.began Bcontinued Cstopped Dchanged 7A.control Bsense Cstudy D
46、advertisement 8A.checks Bholds Cbreaks Dwishes 9A.cleverest Bfastest Cyoungest Dstrongest Bpartner Cplayer Dassistant 11A.forced Bexpected Callowed Dforbidden 12A.thanking Bcaring Clooking Dfighting 13A.brave Bpatient Ckind Dcareful 14A.organize Btrain Cfind Dhelp 15A.Besides BHowever CInstead DTher
47、efore 16A.seldom Bjust Cnever Dalways 17A.educate Bfollow Cbeat Daid 18A.advises Bdescribes Cjudges Dencourages 19A.most positive Bfriendliest Crichest Dgreatest 20A.relative Bteacher Chero Dpride 非选择题部分 第二节 语篇语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分) 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形 式。 Its never easy for _1
48、_ Asia athlete to shine in track and field events. But Su Bingtian 28, _2_ (know) as the “Chinese flying man”, became the first male Chinese sprinter to win a _3_ (globe) medal in an individual event. _4_ March 3, he took the silver in the mens 60m final at the World Indoor Championships in the UK.
49、In the final, Su Bingtian ran his personal best of 6.42 seconds, _5_ (break) the Asian record of 6.43, which he also set last month in Germany. The last time a Chinese athlete achieved a milestone was in 2004, _6_ Liu Xiang won a gold medal in Athens in the 110m hurdles. Inevitably, Su _7_ (compare) to Liu. “Liu Xiang is my idol and also my friend,” Su told Xinhua News Agency. As a matter of fact, Su had expected _8_ (win) a bronze during the final. “There is no difference between silver