1、Unit 6 基础夯实2021-2022学年高一英语外研版(2019)必修二单元测试卷本试卷满分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。A Here are some posts on forums. Three people commented on the cities they travelled. Prague is cracking! My sister was right. It really is one of Europes most
2、popular tourist attractions, which has beautiful old buildings. So far, my favorite place is Prague Castle. I think it is the largest ancient castle in the world. Prague also has a lot of cultural events, like the World Dance Festival. I went to a ballet(芭蕾舞剧) just last night.Lily Ive come to Shangh
3、ai at the right time. Summer has begun, but it is not too hot yet. Yesterday was the Dragon Boat Festival. It was exciting! If you come to Shanghai, you should see the Bunda street with very nice shops, nightclubs, and hotels. There are many tourists there. It has some wonderful buildings from the 1
4、930s. I went on a night cruise (乘船游览) of the Huangpu River last night. I met some great people on the boat, mostly foreigners, like me.Stan Buenos Aires is a fun city, but six days is not enough for a visit! Im staying near the mile-long shopping street called Calle Florida. It is a great place to m
5、eet people and watch dancers perform the tango. Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the tango. I also spent a day in the suburb of Tigre Delta. Its about 30 km from the capital, and you can get there quickly by train. However, I chose to take a boat on the canals (运河) of the Parana Delta.一Melinda1.Wha
6、t can be learned according to Lily?A.Prague is a modern city.B.Prague Castle has beautiful scenery.C.Prague is most famous for its ballet.D.Prague is worth visiting.2.Both Stan and Melinda _.A.took a boat tripB.saw a lot of old buildingsC.went to a festivalD.travelled by train3.The passage is probab
7、ly taken out of _.A.a history bookB.a news reportC.a travel websiteD.a personal diaryB The connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conducted in Youngstown, Ohio, for example, discovered that greener ar
8、eas of the city experienced less crime. In another, employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants. The engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order t
9、o get them to perform diverse, even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when theyre short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater. Were thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things t
10、hat we use every day, explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT. One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光) in experiments using some common vegetables. Stranos team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light, about on
11、e-thousandth of the amount needed to read by, is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps. In the future, the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a o
12、ne-off treatment that would last the plants lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off switch where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight. Lighting accounts for about 1% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power sourc
13、e (电源)such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highwaya lot of energy is lost during transmission (传输). Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.1.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A.A new study of different plants.B.A big fall in cri
14、me rates.C.Employees from various workplaces.D.Benefits from green plants.2.What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineers?A.To detect plants lack of water.B.To change compositions of plants.C.To make the life of plants longer.D.To test chemicals in plants.3.What can we
15、 expect of the glowing plants in the future?A.They will speed up energy production.B.They may transmit electricity to the home.C.They might help reduce energy consumption.D.They could take the place of power plants.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Can we grow more glowin
16、g plants?B.How do we live with glowing plants?C.Could glowing plants replace lamps?D.How are glowing plants made pollution-free?C When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list, fur probably didnt cross your mind. But some ecologists and fashion (时装) ent
17、husiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria (海狸鼠). Unusual fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have showcased nutria fur made into clothes in different styles. It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free furunless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlan
18、ds every year, says Cree McCree, project director of Righteous Fur. Scientists in Louisiana were so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $ 5 a tail. Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month. Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let
19、 go into the wild. The ecosystem down there cant handle this non-native species(物种). Its destroying the environment. Its them or us, says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field. The fur trade kept nutria in check for decades, but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s,the cat-sized
20、 animals multiplied like crazy. Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana. He says its not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green, but he has no doubt about it. Hunters bring in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year, so part of Moutons job these days is trying t
21、o promote fur. Then theres Righteous Fur and its unusual fashions. Model Paige Morgan says, To give people a guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on themI think thats going to be a massive thing, at least here in New York. Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her
22、a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable. Shes trying to come up with a label to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.1.What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?A.To promote guilt-free fur.B.To exp
23、and the fashion market.C.To introduce a new brand.D.To celebrate a winter holiday.2.Why are scientists concerned about nutria?A.Nutria damage the ecosystem seriously.B.Nutria are an endangered species.C.Nutria hurt local cat-sized animals.D.Nutria are illegally hunted.3.What does the underlined word
24、 collapsed in paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Boomed.B.Became mature.C.Remained stable.D.Crashed.4.What can we infer about wearing fur in New York according to Morgan?A.Its formal.B.Its risky.C.Its harmful.D.Its traditional.D Steven Stein likes to follow garbage trucks. His strange habit makes sense whe
25、n you consider that hes an environmental scientist who studies how to reduce litter, including things that fall off garbage trucks as they drive down the road. What is even more interesting is that one of Steins jobs is defending an industry behind the plastic shopping bag. Americans use more than 1
26、00 billion thin film plastic bags every year. So many end up in tree branches or along highways that a growing number of cities do not allow them at checkouts(收银台). The bags are prohibited in some 90 cities in California, including Los Angeles. Eyeing these headwinds, plastic-bag makers are hiring s
27、cientists like Stein to make the case that their products are not as bad for the planet as most people assume. Among the bag makers arguments: many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags, which are easily recycled but require more energy to produce and transport. And while plas
28、tic bags may be ugly to look at, they represent a small percentage of all garbage on the ground today. The industry has also taken aim at the product that has appeared as its replacement: reusable shopping bags. The stronger a reusable bag is, the longer its life and the more plastic-bag use it canc
29、els out. However, longer-lasting reusable bags often require more energy to make. One study found that a cotton bag must be used at least 131 times to be better for the planet than plastic. Environmentalists dont dispute (质疑) these points. They hope paper bags will be banned someday too and want sho
30、ppers to use the same reusable bags for years.1.What has Steven Stein been hired to do?A.Help increase grocery sales.B.Recycle the waste material.C.Stop things falling off trucks.D.Argue for the use of plastic bags.2.What does the word headwinds in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Bans on plastic bags.B.Effec
31、ts of city development.C.Headaches caused by garbage.D.Plastic bags hung in trees.3.What is a disadvantage of reusable bags according to plastic-bag makers?A.They are quite expensive.B.Replacing them can be difficult.C.They are less strong than plastic bags.D.Producing them requires more energy.4.Wh
32、at is the best title for the text?A.Plastic, Paper or NeitherB.Industry, Pollution and EnvironmentC.Recycle or Throw AwayD.Garbage Collection and Waste Control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。Ways to Save Money While Travelling Who doesnt like to save money when pos
33、sible? Travelling can be expensive, but with the right strategies you can bring down the cost. _ Look for free activities. If you do a little research, youll see there are often lots of free activities in the area. Look at community calendars tosee what is going on in town while you are there._ Muse
34、ums often have a pay what you can day once a week and sometimes have discounted admission after a certain time of the day._ Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I dont mind making breakfast in my room. I love having a cup of coffee, but room service can be very expensive._
35、A microwave and fridge will also be helpful in reheating leftovers. Shop at the farmers markets and the local stores._ Also, shopping at the local stores allows you to taste the local cuisine without having to pay the price of a restaurant. Buy some local fish and cook it up at your condo(公寓). What
36、are your tips for saving money while travelling?A.Rent an apartment instead of getting two rooms.B.Book a room with a fridge, microwave or kitchen area.C.Try these tips on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.D.I try to never eat at tourist attractions because they tend to raise the pri
37、ce.E.Do a self-guided walking tour to make yourself familiar with your destination.F.Id rather eat in the room for breakfast and lunch and then splurge (挥霍) on a delicious dinner.G.The farmers markets often lower the price of their food towards the end of the day.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
38、,满分15分） Our family enjoyed a beautiful house plant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through 1 years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of2 it. However, two weeks ago, we3 some changes in its leaves, which began to lose color. We watered and looked after it4 , but it just s
39、howed no sign of5 . We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and6 replanting them in another small pot. What7 us was that these leaves planted in the new pot grew strong. In order to know the reason why the house plant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot. Then, it became8 to usits roots (根)
40、 were in disorder, completely tangling up. Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of its environmentit became root-bound(根满盆的). People can become root-bound, too. Those who9 personal growth or development often want to make 10 that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness.
41、However, they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to 11 . Their view becomes larger and they need 12 environment to live in. They need people who will make 13 for their growth. If they cannot be 14 , some problems are sure to appear. So if your new-found growth causes you to aban
42、don the old ways, you may need to 15 you are bigger now.1. A. peacefulB. hardC. pleasantD. busy2. A. controllingB. buyingC. losingD. sell3. A. madeB. recordedC. collectedD. discovered4. A. disappointedlyB. carefullyC. quicklyD. happily5. A. recoveryB. strengthC. troubleD. growth6. A. avoidedB. pract
43、icedC. triedD. enjoyed7. A. amazedB. disappointedC. embarrassedD. bored8. A. happyB. usefulC. energeticD. clear9. A. depend onB. look forC. wait forD. turn down10. A. suggestionsB. studiesC. explanationsD. changes11. A. take offB. fall downC. calm downD. set up12. A. warmerB. largerC. saferD. taller
44、13. A. chancesB. promisesC. timeD. room14. A. satisfiedB. acceptedC. mentionedD. protected15. A. refuseB. orderC. realizeD. prove第二节 （共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分） A small town in England is teaching the world that it is important _(grow) your own food. Any open space _ (use) to grow fruit and vegetables. Th
45、ere are apples, pears, peaches, strawberries, cabbages and carrots, here and there. Everyone can pick them_ free. Eight years ago, a woman named Pam in Todmorden dug up her rose garden. She planted vegetables, knocked down the garden walls and put up a sign _ (say), Help yourself. Today, Pam has _ (
46、complete) changed the town. A new town has been born,_ is called Incredible Edible Todmorden. Pam explained why she thought the idea was popular. Its possible and positive. Many people know we have to change,_ how we do that is a question. So one day, she gathered all the _ (villager) together. They decided to do something different at once. They didnt write reports. They didnt ask for permission. They just did it. Only a short time later, Todmorden _ (become) a big garden of fruit and vegetables. In Todmorden, there is a motto: If you eat, you are in. But thats no
