1、2020-2021 学年人教版(2019)选择性必修第一册 Uni3 单元过关演练 本套试卷总分 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。 A Top 4 amusement parks in the world Its summertime! That means parents have extra time to spend with their children, and what is the better wa
2、y to engage in classic fun with family and friends than to visit an amusement park? Take a look at these fun choicesperfect summer trip ideas to fit every budget(预算). Cedar Point Tickets: $280 for adults, $120 for children Praising itself as the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Points 18 c
3、oasters will ensure youre riding all day. Reader Alicia Goettemoeller describes the park as a “paradise for excited thrillers” while reader Nick Schuyler says it is “built for grown-up kids”. Knoebels Tickets: $120 for adults, $10 for children This old-fashioned amusement park is a must for your old
4、 memory games as well as money savingadmittance and parking are free of charge. Reader Tracy Ginsburg Maier says “a family of 4 can enjoy a special offer to eat, swim and ride all day for $100” at Knoebels. Kings Island Tickets: $340 for adults, $160 for children Kings Island is one of the most visi
5、ted theme parks in the US, with more than 3 million visitors per year. The park is especially known for its family-friendly attractions, such as Planet Snoopy. Tickets to the main park also include admission to the nearby water park, Boomerang Bay. Wisconsin Dells Water Parks Tickets: $140 for adult
6、s, $80 for children Wisconsin Dells is a water park with dozens of indoor and outdoor water parks to spread around in. One of them, Noahs Ark, is the largest outdoor water park in the US. Many are open year-round and no charge for children under five. ()1.Where can a family with 2 children enjoy the
7、mselves with the least money? A.In Kings Island. B.In Knoebels. C.In Wisconsin Dells Water Parks. D.In Cedar Point. ()2.What is Kings Island famous for? A.The largest number of visitors. B.The largest outdoor water park. C.Its attractions for all family members. D.Its free admission to the nearby pa
8、rks. ()3.What can be learned from the passage? A.Younger children cannot have fun in Cedar Point. B.The most visited theme park in the US is Kings Island. C.Noahs Ark is the largest indoor water park in the US. D.Visitors can find old time memories in Planet Snoopy. B An American photographer is mak
9、ing copies of great artworks available to blind people and those with very poor eyesight. At least 285 million people worldwide are either blind or considered visually-impaired (视觉有缺陷的). They are unable to see or enjoy visual fine art. Romeo Edmead lost his eyesight when he was only two years old. B
10、ut that has not stopped him from living life to the fullest. He went to college and studied journalism. He now lives in New York. He depends heavily on his other senses. But he cannot experience the great works of art in the city. He remembers a visit to an art collection with his grandmother: “We w
11、ent to that museum and I just wandered off somewhere and I started touching something, and all of a sudden the alarm went off. And a guard came running over me, and my grandmother was all ashamed.” Romeo is now able to use his fingers to feel art paintings. He can get an idea of the appearance by fo
12、llowing the markings. John Olson once worked as a photographer for Life magazine. He developed a printing process to make the art of Da Vinci and Van Gogh touchable for visually-impaired people. “I began to realize how important images (影像) have been to me, and what they have allowed me to do. And i
13、t caused me to wonder what it was for the blind, not having access to images.” Olsons company is called 3-D Photoworks. It produces copies of artworks in three dimensionsheight, width and depth. The whole process can take up to four weeks. Thanks to new technology, 3-D art may soon hang in art museu
14、ms all over the world. It gives the visually-impaired the chance to experience the beauty of visual art. ()4.What motivated John Olson to make 3-D art for blind people? A.The benefit of his company. B.Romeo Edmeads sufferings. C.His appreciation to blind people. D.The importance of images to people.
15、 ()5.What does the underlined word “dimensions” mean? A.A period of time. B.The size of a situation. C.A measurement in space. D.The way of doing things. ()6.How will John Olsons work influence the life of blind people? A.They are able to live their life to the fullest. B.They can have the chance to
16、 feel the beauty of visual art. C.They dont need to depend heavily on their other senses. D.They have free access to museums without any difficulty. ()7.What can we learn from the passage? A.It takes a month or so to produce a 3-D artwork. B.3-D art is produced based on height and depth. C.3-D art i
17、s displayed in art museums all over the world. D.John Olson is rich for what he has done for the blind. C The most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canadas Wonderland. This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America. One reason is its numbers of
18、 wild rides. For younger kids,the television characters are very exciting. You can see Fred Flinstone,SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer. There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular among younger children. There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as
19、 well. Whats more,the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works. Another popular theme park is the Galaxyland amusement park. Amusement park fun shouldnt be limited to just the summer months,and Galaxyland is aware of this. As the worlds largest indoor amusement park,Galaxyland packs in
20、 it 25 breathtaking rides and attractions. It is also home to one of the worlds largest indoor roller coasters. Galaxyland remains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock N Ride Dance Party. This party combines music,music videos and unli
21、mited rides from 8 pm to midnight. One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland. Playland,unlike other Canadian theme parks,has a long history in its city. Playland has all the fun of a carnival,with scary houses,merry-go-rounds and a Ferris wheel. There are also m
22、odern additions in the park,like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room. Playland is open from spring through fall,though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September 1st. ()8.Which of the following is TRUE about Paramount Canadas Wonderland? A.It is the largest seasonal
23、park in Canada. B.It offers many interesting shows to visitors. C.Its rides star many characters popular among adults. D.It has the biggest number of visitors of all the Canadian parks. ()9.What makes Playland different from other Canadian theme parks? A.Its large indoor roller coaster. B.Its video
24、game room. C.Its location. D.Its long history. ()10.What do these three popular theme parks have in common? A.They all have attractions for children. B.They all open throughout the year. C.They all have parties at night. D.They are all outdoor parks. ()11.The text is mainly intended to. A.encourage
25、people to travel in Canada B.compare different theme parks in Canada C.introduce some popular Canadian theme parks D.offer some tips on visiting theme parks in Canada D Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other
26、 people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany. “Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact grandparents health. This link could be deeply rooted in our evolutionary past when help with childcare was important for the survival of the human species,” said Sonja Hilbrand, on
27、e of the researchers. The findings are drawn from data on more than 500 people over age 70. Overall, after accounting for grandparents age and general state of health, the risk of dying over a 20-year period was one-third lower for grandparents who cared for their grandchildren, compared with grandp
28、arents who provided no childcare. Caregiving was associated with a longer life even when the care receiver wasnt a relative. Half of all childless seniors who provided support for friends or neighbours lived for seven years after the study began, while non-helpers lived for four years on average. “C
29、aregiving may give caregivers a purpose of life because they may feel useful to others and society. Caregiving may be thought also as an activity that keeps caregivers physically and mentally active,” said Professor Bruno Arpino. Arpino noted, however, that caregiving is not the only activity that c
30、an improve health and that too many caring responsibilities can take away from other beneficial activities like working, being in social clubs, or volunteering. “Children should take into account their parents needs, willingness, and desires and agree with them on the timing and amount of childcare,
31、” he suggested. “It is very important that every individual decides for himself/herself what proper amount of help means,” Hilbrand said, adding, “As long as you do not feel stressed about the intensity (强度) of help you provide, you may be doing something good for others as well as for yourself.” ()
32、12.What is the caregiving study based on? A.Human evolutionary history. B.Demand of modern society. C.Social contact between relatives. D.Data on many elderly people. ()13.In Arpinos opinion, childcare. A.is sure to keep old people away from illnesses B.allows old people to live a more meaningful li
33、fe C.creates more job opportunities for old people D.makes social activities inaccessible to old people ()14.What does the underlined part “take into account” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A.Consider.B.Ignore. C.Remind.D.Limit. ()15.What does the last paragraph tell us? A.Grandparents can do anythin
34、g in their own interests. B.Grandparents should share more social responsibilities. C.Proper amount of childcare does good to grandparents. D.Caregiving guarantees every grandparent a longer life. 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。 England is a perfect place
35、for you to travel to if youre thinking about taking your first abroad trip. Youll need to prepare for the trip with some international travel basics and map out a realistic itinerary(旅程) to make the most of your experience. Get your paperwork done. 16.If you dont have a current passport, youll need
36、to bring your pictures and some proof of your citizenshipa birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization, or a certificate of citizenshipto a post office. Fill out a passport application, and in a month youll have your passport. Plan your trip. Plan your trip to England in early to mid-October
37、or in mid-to-late March, because thats when flights are the cheapest. During the winter, the days grow very short. Besides, sunlight is sometimes limited to less than eight hours per day.17. Settle yourself in England. Find affordable accommodations by staying at a hostel. Hostels vary in shapes, fo
38、rms and sizes.18.If you can afford to stay at a hotel, make sure you are aware of check-in times and policies. To get around England, the most common methods are the bus and rail.19.Passes for a full day, week, or month can save you money if youre going to take the tube for even a few stops. 20. Buy
39、 a budget travel book to find attractions and sites in cities such as London, Bath, Cambridge, Oxford, Canterbury, Leeds and Wimbledon. Popular attractions include: Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Portobello Road Market and the Tower of London in London; Bath Abbey in Bath; the colleges in Camb
40、ridge; and the Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury. A.Budget your trip. B.Find the best things to do. C.You can get a visa from any British Embassy. D.Youll need a passport and visa to visit England. E.The summer brings in the record-breaking numbers of tourists. F.If you decide to use the undergroun
41、d rail system, get a pass. G.But they generally provide affordable housing with minimal pleasures. 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) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以 填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was the summer vacation.Our son,Jack,felt free.He21ride his bike,play his drums,or do nothing at all.I
42、let him enjoy this Im-on-vacation feeling for several days. But soon,I noticed that while he was enjoying sitting around,weeds were22in the garden,dirty clothes lying here and there and paint coming off in the old farmhouse.So I said to Jack,“I would like you to 23at least two hours a day during the
43、 summer vacation.” “What?” Jack asked,24.“We need your help and well25 you,” I went on.The boy got quite26and cried, “Im only a kid!”“Youll still have plenty of time to play.Two hours a day isnt too much to ask of a 12-year-old,” I pointed out. 27,the work became part of Jacks daily routine.Halfway
44、through the summer,the $1 and $5 bills began to28in his drawer.One day he came to me.“Mum,do you have any more work I can do today?” he asked.“29?” I was surprised.“I work out if I work extra,I might be able to buy a new30by the end of the summer,” he explained. Over the next several weeks,Jack31mor
45、e and more his free time doing jobs for me.Although August was so hot,there was a light on his face as he worked with his32in his mind. One day I went out to33his progress and praised him for the nice job he was doingthe old farmhouse turned into a beautiful view at the hands of Jack.“Yeah,this plac
46、e is starting to look good after all,” he said34,as sweat dripped from his dirty face. 35unexpected did happen to Jack.His work had given him something much more precious than that new drum. ()21.A.must B.shouldC.couldD.need ()22.A.growing B.dyingC.dancingD.sleeping ()23.A.paint B.studyC.rest D.work
47、 ()24.A.disbelieving B.amazed C.understandingD.satisfied ()25.A.thankB.rememberC.pay D.support ()26.A.interestedB.tiredC.content D.upset ()27.A.HoweverB.OtherwiseC.BesidesD.Then ()28.A.break up B.join up C.pack upD.pile up ()29.A.WhatB.WhenC.WhereD.How ()30.A.drum B.bikeC.toy D.shirt ()31.A.savedB.s
48、pentC.killedD.stole ()32.A.memory B.opinion C.goalD.vacation ()33.A.show B.checkC.respect D.introduce ()34.A.carefully B.proudlyC.shylyD.bravely ()35.A.AnythingB.Everything C.NothingD.Something 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正 确形式。 The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel in D
49、ubai. It stands on a man-made island 36.(locate) just off Dubais coast, and is connected to the mainland by means of a private bridge. The amazing building is one of the tallest hotels in the world. It was designed to look like the sail of a “dhow”, 37.type of the Arabian boat. Tom Wright, the desig
50、ner of the hotel, said he wanted the Burj Al Arab to be a symbolic 38.(construct) for Dubai like the Eiffel Tower is for Paris. The Burj Al Arab has 202 rooms as well as six award-winning restaurants. One of these restaurants, the Al Muntaha, 39. (offer) fantastic views of Dubai, because it is 200 m
