1、Unit 3-单元综合能力测评单元综合能力测评(时间:120 分钟满分:150 分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Apresentation.B.An inspiring story.C.AnAustrian person.2.What did the ma
2、n forget to do?A.Pick up milk and eggs for breakfast.B.Get some noodles for dinner.C.Put the garbage downstairs.3.What will the woman probably do in ten minutes?A.Plan a party.B.Do someone a favour.C.Work on her report.4.Who might Cathy be?A.Bills friend.B.The history teacher.C.Jills roommate.5.Wher
3、e does the conversation probably take place?A.In a classroom.B.In a drugstore.C.In a doctors office.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。6.What does the man think of the wo
4、man?A.She has a lot of experiences.B.She should earn more money.C.She studies too much.7.What will the speakers do in Hong Kong?A.See some famous artworks.B.Create art on the Internet.C.Travel around by train.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。8.When will the present ordered by the man arrive?A.June 3rd.B.June 4th.
5、C.June 5th.9.What will Flora probably give her mother?A.Ascarf.B.Anecklace.C.Asweater.听第 8 段材料,回答第 10-13 题。10.How long has the man lived in Chicago?A.For two years.B.For one year.C.For half a year.11.Why does Mark have so many friends?A.He is hard-working.B.He is serious.C.He is helpful.12.What does
6、 Jessica offer to do for the man?A.Introduce him to her friend John.B.Organise a get-together for him.C.Call her friends to come over.13.Where does the man like to meet people?A.At work.B.At parties.C.Online.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14-16 题。14.What does the woman probably want to do?A.Eat supper.B.Buy some food
7、.C.Visit a park.15.What should the woman do on the second street?A.Turn right.B.Turn left.C.Go straightforward.16.How does the man help the woman?A.By writing down directions to her destination.B.By telling her how to use her phone for assistance.C.By letting her use his phone.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20
8、题。17.Who needs to get at least a B to pass?A.Business students.B.Engineering students.C.All students.18.What will probably happen if a student misses 10% of the classes?A.They will need to take an exam.B.Their final grade will be lowered 10%.C.They will fail the class automatically.19.What do the st
9、udents do on Fridays?A.Read the textbook.B.Have discussions.C.Do in-class writings.20.What should students work hardest at?A.In-class writings.B.Writing their essays.C.Their homework.第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分 35 分)第一节(共 10 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 25 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。ARunning like the wind,roarin
10、g( 咆 哮 ) like the thunder,tigers have long beenfeared and respected as a king of the animal world.But last week a report said thatthere are no more than 30 wild tigers left in South China.This was the conclusion of a team of scientists from Chinas State ForestryAdministration and the World Nature Fu
11、nd.The South China tiger,also known as the Chinese tiger,is native to southernChina.In the 1950s,there were over 4,000 tigers found in mountain forests in thecountry.But due to the destruction of their natural habitat(栖息地) and uncontrolledhunting,it has been pushed on to the list of the worlds top t
12、en most endangeredspecies.Sixty-six of the big cats can be found in the cages of a dozen zoos aroundChina.But they are nothing like their wild cousins.They have lost their natural skillssuch as hunting and killing.If they were set free,they could not look after themselves.“Breeding has damaged the q
13、uality of the species,” said Pei Enle,deputy directorof the Shanghai Zoo.To reintroduce the species into the wild,the country started a programme to sendfive to ten young tigers to South Africa.Four of them have already arrived.Progresshas been made as two elder tigers have recovered some of their i
14、nstincts(本能) andcan hunt wild animals by themselves at theAfrican base.“South Africans are very experienced in reintroducing big animals to thewild.The country has very good natural conditions for the tigers to learn in,” said LuJun,office director of the National Wildlife Research and Development C
15、entre.“Wetried in Fujian Province,but it was not successful as there was not a completeeco-chain(生物链) and there was a lack of space.”21.Why has the South China tiger become one of the worlds top ten most endangeredspecies?A.Because it has lost its natural instincts.B.Because there is not a complete
16、eco-chain.C.Because there is no space for it.D.Because uncontrolled hunting has destroyed its natural living conditions.22.How is the programme of sending several tigers to SouthAfrica getting on?A.Its effect still remains to be seen.B.Two tigers can already compete with their wild cousins.C.Some of
17、 the tigers are already on the road to recovering their natural skills.D.The tigers should be able to recover their instincts completely.23.What is the purpose of sending young tigers to SouthAfrica?A.To help the tigers recover their ability to live in the wild.B.To provide them with a better enviro
18、nment.C.To get the tigers to go on a tour.D.To find a complete eco-chain for them.BIf you are travelling in Britain,besides so many world-class things to see and doin London,planning a day trip away from it can also be worthwhile.StonehengeStonehenge consists of a group of huge standing stones.The 5
19、,000-year-oldstones are one of the worlds biggest mysteries that no one has figured out yet.Whileexploring Stonehenge,you can imagine wildly and decide for yourself how the stonescame to be there and why.Although you cant touch the stones,you can walk amongthem and feel the changes of seasons.Windso
20、rMost people visit Windsor to see Windsor Castle,where the Queen spends mostof her time.The castle itself could keep you busy for days.The best way to appreciateWindsor Castle is to approach via the Long Walk,a straight road where there are nocars,but you might see some deer.OxfordOxford is best kno
21、wn for its world-famous university.The large studentpopulation keeps the atmosphere young and fresh,though theres no shortage ofhistory if you want it.30 colleges make up the university itself.A tour of the colleges isa mustHarryPotter fans will recognise various locations used in the movies.BathFou
22、nded by the Romans,who used the areas springs to create a spa retreat(水疗中心),Baths now the best tourist attraction of Southwest England.Visitors never missthe Roman Bath Complex,which is divided into four main partsthe Bath House,theSacred Spring,the Roman Temple and the museum,which displays fascina
23、ting findsfrom the historical ruins of the city.24.What remains a mystery about Stonehenge?A.How long it has been there.B.Why the stones cant be touched.C.How the stones came there.D.Why it changes with seasons.25.If you want to visit some shooting sites of HarryPotter,you should go to.A.LondonB.Oxf
24、ord UniversityC.Windsor Castle D.Bath House26.We can learn from the text that.A.the historical ruins of Bath is not worth visitingB.London is no longer a popular tourist destinationC.visitors will be received by the Queen in Windsor CastleD.the large number of college students adds freshness to Oxfo
25、rdCStriking footage(镜头) recorded for NationalGeographic shows a dying polarbear struggling to find food on a land without ice or snow.The poor creature can beseen dragging its bony frame(骨架) across the rough land and searching for food in abin.Paul Nicken,the photographer who shot the heart-breaking
26、 footage,says the sightreduced him to tears.“We stood there cryingfilming with tears rolling down ourcheeks,” he said.They found the dying creature on Canadas Baffin Islandan areathat has seen an extreme reduction in sea ice because of global warming.Nicken says that had he stepped in,it would only
27、have deepened thesituation.Instead,he filmed the bears slow,painful death and posted it to social mediato serve as visual proof of the impact of climate change.“When scientists say bears aregoing extinct,I want people to realise what it looks like.Bears are going to starve todeath,” said Nicken.“Thi
28、s is what a starving bear looks like.”Polar bears are only native to the Arctic region and are one of the manycasualties(伤亡) of climate change.They rely on the Arctic ice to hunt seals and arebecoming increasingly threatened as the ice melts away.The World Wildlife Fund(WWF) predicted back in 2002 t
29、hat polar bears mayface extinction for losing habitat.There are an estimated 25,000 bears left in the wildand most experts agree that unless climate change is controlled,they will all be deadwithin the next 100 years.“The simple truth is thisif the Earth continues to warm,wewill lose bears and the e
30、ntire polar ecosystem.This large male bear was not old,and hecertainly died within hours or days in that situation,” Nicken wrote on Instagram.Butthere are solutions.We must begin putting the Earthour homefirst.27.What can people see in the striking footage?A.Astarving polar bear.B.Some dying creatu
31、re.C.Acrying photographer.D.The reduction of sea water.28.Why did Paul Nicken post the footage on social media?A.To raise peoples awareness of climate change.B.To get a prize in photography competition.C.To attract readersinterest in bears.D.To raise money for bear protection.29.What do we know abou
32、t the polar bears from the passage?A.The polar bears that are left can be found in Canada.B.They were hunting seals when taken photos of.C.The WWF has done a lot to protect them.D.Melting ice is a huge threat to their life.30.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The unknown diseases increased
33、 polar bearsdeaths.B.The whole bear ecosystem will suffer a heavy loss.C.The destruction of forest affected the ecosystem.D.The polar bear will be extinct in this century.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。Everyone hates being stuck in a traffic jam,but sadly,many pe
34、ople have to dealwith it every day.Whether youre the driver or a passenger,there are steps you can taketo help you handle it.31This will help if youre stuck in a long traffic jam and get hungry,andits honestly a pretty good time waster,too.Try to bring food that wont make a mess inthe car!If youre d
35、rinking anything sugary or sweet,be careful of spilling(洒出).Play a road game.Playing a road game is a great way to get rid of the boredom.32I Spy is a very popular road game where you say “I spy with my little eyessomething that is.” and you say the colour of the object youve chosen,and the othersha
36、ve to guess what it is.Take a breath.33If you dont feel comfortable in a serious traffic jam wherethe cars arent moving at all,just roll down the window or even open the door (if itssafe to do so),and take a breath beside your car for a second.This can help you feelbetter if youre carsick.34There ar
37、e plenty of other things you can do while being stuck in a trafficjam!Ask the driver to go to a good radio station and start calling in and getinvolved(参与).No matter whos watching you,sing along to the song on the radio atthe top of your voice and dance around in your seat to the song!Start a conver
38、sationwith the person in the car next to you!35A.Get creative with your free time.B.Pack some snacks before you go.C.Talk to your doctor about carsickness.D.Try thinking about something important in the traffic jam.E.Many people experience car sickness in a long journey.F.There are lots of games tha
39、t are fun and enjoyable for everyone!G.Pretend you know them and start by saying,“I havent seen you for ages!”第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节(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。There is something unpleasant happening all over the world every day andmaybe youve seen
40、news reports about people who need help after a natural36or animals in need.37perhaps youve watched TV programmes about how38older people can get.So what can you do39any of those things?The answer:You canvolunteer(自愿效劳).Volunteering gives you a(n)40to change peoples lives,including yourown.Helping o
41、thers in need is such an important part of the American way of life thatmany high schools41their students to spend a certain number of hoursvolunteering in order to42.Volunteering isnt like school:43having the choices made for you aboutwhere to go and what44to learn,you can choose what really45you a
42、ndwho (or what) is most deserving(值得的) of your time.If you like animals,help out at a local animal46.Most refuges(避难所)depend on volunteers to keep the cats and dogs47and well exercised.If you have a friend or a relative who has or had a(n)48problem(likecancer,HIV,for example),you might be inspired t
43、o49your time to helping anorganisation that50money for research,delivers meals,or51other help topeople with the illness.If you like52,there are lots of volunteering chancesfrom being a BigBrother or Big Sister to help out in an after-school sports programme.53also can:serve food at a homeless shelte
44、r;take part in a park clean-up day.And if you have more than one thing you54,you can combine(结合) thetwo.For example,if you love kids and are great at arts and crafts(工艺),visit your localchildrens hospital and offer to lead art activities for young55.36.A.disasterB.trackC.businessD.event37.A.OrB.SoC.
45、YetD.But38.A.aloneB.lonelyC.willingD.reliable39.A.forB.ofC.aboutD.from40.A.outlineB.shortcomingC.judgeD.chance41.A.begB.requireC.hopeD.agree42.A.rewardB.determineC.learnD.graduate43.A.BesidesB.ExceptC.Instead ofD.In case of44.A.tipsB.subjectsC.phrasesD.stages45.A.interestsB.upsetsC.shocksD.congratul
46、ates46.A.parkB.gardenC.shelterD.mine47.A.happyB.kindC.sadD.cruel48.A.mentalB.physicalC.uglyD.selfish49.A.takeB.spendC.devoteD.save50.A.prefersB.wastesC.organisesD.raises51.A.swapsB.packsC.commandsD.offers52.A.animalsB.toysC.languagesD.children53.A.HeB.SheC.YouD.They54.A.ignoreB.likeC.recognizeD.hate
47、55.A.patientsB.nursesC.doctorsD.soldiers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 last few years have seen environmental disasters 56.a grandscale,and experts are predicting far worse to come.Jin Li reports on our Earthschangeable weather patterns.So why is nature beginning
48、 to turn on us?One answer is overpopulation.Thepopulation of the world 57.(grow) at the disturbing rateof 10,000 people an hour,nearly 90 million a year,with most of the growth in the 58.(develop) world.People in agricultural areas,without any means to earn theirliving,movetothecities,andthenconstru
49、ctshabbyhomesfrom59.materials they can find on poor clay soil.These homes,seldom made of bricks,can 60.(easy) fall down in earthquakes or slip and slide downhill in landslides,especially inmountainous areas.On top of that adds global warming.This has mainly been causedby the huge amounts of carbon d
50、ioxide 61.(produce) by factoriesandvehicles,andthedestructionoftheworldsforests.Asaresult,a62.(hot) ocean causes more powerful winds.Atlantic hurricanestheir howling windswith speeds of over 300 kilometres 63.hourare 40% stronger nowthan they were 30 years ago.Most disaster experts believe there is
