1、Unit 3 Back to the past A卷 基础夯实2021-2022学年高二英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册单元测试AB卷第一部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Three divers enter a hole leading to a water-filled cave on Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula. They swim for an hour. Finally, they reach a large room 60
2、feet underground and about the size of two basketball courts. Here, they discover an upside-down human skull. Other bones lie nearby. The team came across the skull in 2007. The divers then told the Mexican government about the finding. Soon the government formed a team of scientists to look into it
3、. The group, which included archaeologist Dominique Rissolo, believed that the skull belonged to someone who lived in the last ice age. At the ice age some twenty thousand years ago, sea levels dropped and new land appeared. Over time, rain and wind ate holes into some of the land. The person may ha
4、ve died after entering the cave, Rissolo says. Then, when the ice age ended some ten thousand years ago, sea levels rose. Water flooded the cave, covering the remains. Worrying that moving the skull might destroy it, scientists decided to examine it at its watery resting place. They collected inform
5、ation about the skull and other pieces of bones. They found that the bones belonged to a 15- to 17-year-old girl who lived at least twelve thousand years ago. The team named her after a type of water nymph(仙女) in Greek myths: the Naiads(Naia). Naia is the oldest nearly complete human skeleton (骨架) e
6、ver found in the Americas. DNA tests showed that shes a direct ancestor of present-day Native Americans. Naias DNA also matches with people native to Siberia, a part of Russia. Scientists have long thought that ancient people from this area arrived in Alaska during the last ice age. They were the fi
7、rst humans to live in the Americas. And Naia proves how far south they went. In 2014 the scientists decided to bring up Naias skull from the cave to protect it from curious divers. So it was taken to a lab, where it remains today.1.What can we learn about the skull?A.It was left alone in the cave.B.
8、It lay under a basketball court.C.It drew the governments attention.D.It was discovered by three scientists.2.Why was the skull studied in the cave?A.Scientists tried to protect it.B.The temperature was fine in there.C.It was against the law to take it out.D.It would help scientists study the cave.3
9、.Who were Naias distant ancestors?A.Early humans in Greece.B.Early humans in Siberia.C.Early humans in Alaska.D.Early humans in Mexico.B In the mid-1990s, Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan. He left after seven months, physically broken and having lost his mind. A few years late
10、r, still attracted to the country, he returned to Uzbekistan to write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea. His visit, however, ended up involving a lot more than that. Hence this book, Chasing the Sea: Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia, which talks about a road trip from
11、 Tashkent to Karakalpakstan, where millions of lives have been destroyed by the slow drying up of the sea. It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land, and of the people he meets on his way: Rustam, his translator, a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California
12、, Oleg and Natasha, his hosts in Tashkent, and a string of foreign aid workers. This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan, made of friendliness and warmth, but also its darker side of society. In Samarkand, Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders, while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of
13、 police methods when suspected of drug dealing. In Ferghana, he attends a mountain funeral (葬礼) followed by a strange drinking party. And in Karakalpakstan, he is saddened by the dust storms, diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea. Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and
14、 cultural references, making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan, seen from Western eyes. His judgment and references are decidedly American, as well as his delicate stomach. As the author explains, this is neither a travel nor a history book, or even a piece of reportage. Whatever it is,
15、the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.1.What made Mr Bissell return to Uzbekistan?A.His friends invitation.B.His interest in the country.C.His love for teaching.D.His desire to regain health.2.What does the underlined word that in paragraph 2 refer to?A
16、.Developing a serious mental disease.B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.3.Which of the following best describes Mr Bissells road trip in Uzbekistan?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Pleasant.D.Dangerous.4.What is the purpose of
17、 this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.C.To remember a writer.D.To recommend a travel destination.C When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except m
18、e. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery. Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made frie
19、nds with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant dont worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A f
20、ew minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: Safe! Safe! Safe! And thats what matteredlanding tricks, being a good skater. When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of
21、years, Id given it up. When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. Ive travelled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear; tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭) among the k
22、ids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. I was a local here 20 years ago, I told him. Then, sl
23、owly, he began to nod his head. Safe, man. Safe. Yeah, I said. Safe.1.What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A.He felt disappointed.B.He gave up his hobby.C.He liked the weather there.D.He had disagreements with his family.2.What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!”
24、probably mean?A.Be careful!B.Well done!C.No way!D.Dont worry!3.Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A.To join the skateboarding.B.To make new friends.C.To learn more tricks.D.To relive his childhood days4.What message does the author seem to convey in the tex
25、t?A.Children should learn a second language.B.Sport is necessary for childrens health.C.Children need a sense of belongingD.Seeing the world is a must for children.DJane Austen ever popular Last summer, the UK honored one of its favorite writers, Jane Austen (1775 - 1817), by making her the face of
26、the new 10 note. In the 200 years since her death, Austens fame has increased to global fame. Yet Austens works are so very English that its rather strange she should be so popular all over the world. Her novels are so of her time that its remarkable that shes still appreciated in this very differen
27、t age. Her most famous works including Pride andPrejudice(傲慢与偏见) the one for which she is most known are set in the world of the English gentry (上流社会人士) in the early 19th century. Most of her fiction is about young women of that time. Women of the gentry could not work, so their chances of happiness
28、 or even basic living depended upon finding a husband. This is a very serious subject, of course, but the joy of Austens stories is her ability to make wonderful, but also touching comedy out of something so serious. Take Pride and Prejudice as an example. The main plot of the novel is driven by the
29、 love-hate relationship between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, a wealthy man. At first, they dont get on. Elizabeth finds Darcy too proud; she feels he thinks he is better than everyone else. She thinks that he looks down upon her family in particular. Darcy, while admiring Elizabeth, believes that she has
30、 taken unfairly to him. The pleasure of the novel is reading how these difficulties are overcome and how the comical and unexpected ending is achieved. If we think about this story, its obvious why Jane Austen is still popular more than 200 years after her death, and why readers can still have the s
31、ame feelings with characters from the long dead world of the 19th century English gentry. Although there have been many changes since that time, its still the greatest challenge in life for men and women to find the partner of their dreams.1.It can be concluded from Paragraph 2 that the author _.A.b
32、elieves Jane Austens works are ahead of her timeB.thinks that everyone should read Jane Austens worksC.has doubts about Jane Austens popularity all over the worldD.is surprised that Jane Austens works are still so popular2.According to the text, Pride and Prejudice _.A.has a sad and unexpected endin
33、gB.deals with a serious social issue in a lighthearted wayC.centers on poor peoples struggles in the early 19th centuryD.tells readers that everyone can succeed through hard work3.We can learn from the text that Jane Austen remains popular today because _.A.readers enjoy reading love stories about w
34、ealthy peopleB.readers are attracted by the way people deal with difficulties in the storiesC.readers can always find something new from her novelsD.her works deal with problems many of todays readers still face4.The text is mainly written to _.A.tell us why Jane Austen is chosen to be on the new 10
35、 noteB.introduce the story of Pride and PrejudiceC.explain why Jane Austen is still popular todayD.introduce Jane Austens creative writing style第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。How to Build a Better Breakfast Weve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal
36、of the day, and that may actually be true. A study found that breakfast eaters were more likely to lose weight than those who didnt eat a morning meal._ But its not just when you eat; its what you eat. These tips will help you really rise and shine: 1.Eat even if youre not hungry. Although you might
37、 not feel like eating first thing in the morning, its a good idea to get something into your system. Eating within 90 minutes of waking up will jump-start your metabolism (新陈代谢) and keep you from getting hungry later. _ 2.Be boring. Changing what you eat is a good idea in theory, but if you are watc
38、hing your weight, you might want to stick with the same old menu. People who allowed their breakfast calories to change have larger waists (腰围) and a higher incidence of metabolic syndrome(代谢综合征) than folks who keep their morning calorie intake constant, no matter how much they eat the rest of the d
39、ay. _ 3.Add peanuts or peanut butter. By eating peanuts or peanut butter, the carbohydrates (碳水化合物) are taken in more slowly and blood sugar does not rise as high._ So they are less likely to snack later. 4._ Theres an old saying that advises Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner
40、 like a pauper. Its worth following. Those who eat a balanced 700-calorie breakfast over a 12-week period lower their blood sugar and blood pressure twice more than people who eat a 200-calorie meal. They also lose an average of 19. 2 pounds and have lower levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone (激素).
41、A.Go big.B.Pile on the produce.C.Other studies link skipping breakfast with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes(糖尿病).D.So its worth making the effort to hold it steady.E.It could set you up for overeating throughout the day.F.Just a banana will do the
42、trick.G.Plus women feel fuller for up to 12 hours after eating the peanut butter or peanuts.第二部分 语言知识运用（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。 James Baldwin, an author, once said, Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have ne
43、ver failed to imitate them. Looking back, I have found this was 1 . As a child, I was not the best listener, but I did learn valuable lessons by2 my elders. While in elementary school, I was caught into3 . A classmate had a quarrel with me because of some4 and he even threatened to beat me. I didnt
44、know how to5 him and I was even unwilling to go to school. Then my father6 my trouble and decided to go to school with me. I wasnt sure what he was planning to do, but I felt safe around him. When at school, he talked7 to me and the boy I had issues with. He explained that we needed to solve our dif
45、ferences and learn to8 our friendship. He told us a9 in which he resolved (化解) the differences by an earnest (真诚的) talk and made friends with another man. Then he 10 and we had to solve the problem ourselves. There we stood, face to face without a word. I broke the 11 first and a heated discussion f
46、ollowed. Gradually, both of us realized we had a lot in common apart from the differences. At last, as my father 12 , we extended our hands and 13 our differences. It was at that moment that a lifetime friendship was formed. What my father said did not impress me much but he set a good example of 14
47、 this kind of problem. This is a reminder that it is more effective for elders to teach children by their 15 .1.A.trueB.depressingC.impossibleD.abnormal2.A.respectingB.observingC.imitatingD.helping3.A.testsB.troublesC.fightsD.challenges4.A.casesB.differencesC.qualitiesD.conditions5.A.turn toB.turn downC.get used toD.get rid of6.A.avoidedB.sharedC.knewD.considered7.A.heatedlyB.sadlyC.cautiouslyD.sincerely8.A.destroyB.createC.exploreD.c
