1、Unit 3单元综合能力小测【完形填空】I was on a train to another city when I started a(n)1with a young man near to me.From what he said,I2that he came from a farming family.He was3enough to give me a window seat,help a co-passenger when he dropped his coffee,etc.These small4showed he was a good person!I was lost in
2、reading a biography(自传)on Arnold Schwarzenegger.He has played a huge role in my life5I havent met him.Reading a6about him is fun.Now my co-passenger7to see the book,so I handed it to him.From the train window,I8him reading carefully.Towards the end of the trip,I even saw him9something about the book
3、 and asked me where he could buy it.“You can10 it,” I said.“This is the second time that Ive read it anyway.”Actually it was last weekend that I bought it!I loved it so much and how I11to hold on to it myself!12,his kindness taught me that I should do something too.“Wow,” the man said to me.“This is
4、 really13.Thank you so much.”“No problem.Dont worry about it.”I got off and walked into the new city with a sense of14.I did not regret giving the book to him as I believed 15each other is a good thing.1.A.quarrelB.discussionC.interviewD.conversationC.rememberedD.wondered3.A.proudB.cleverC.kindD.bra
5、ve4.A.actsB.wordsC.tricksD.gifts5.A.untilB.becauseC.thoughD.if6.A.textB.bookC.noteD.magazine7.A.agreedB.continuedC.stoppedD.asked8.A.sawB.feltC.guessedD.imagined9.A.crossing outB.picking upC.thinking aboutD.writing down10.A.readB.keepC.buyD.return11.A.hopedB.decidedC.refusedD.managed12.A.StillB.Ther
6、eforeC.HoweverD.Finally13.A.unbelievableB.funnyC.commonD.impossible14.A.humorB.disappointmentC.joyD.loss15.A.meetingB.helpingC.admiringD.praising【阅读理解】AStudents aiming to enter Tsinghua University this year had better be able to swim or be prepared to learn swimming and pass a swim test since the pr
7、estigious university will not grant bachelors degrees if they cannot swim.This September,would-be freshmen at Tsinghua University will have to take swimming courses if they fail a swimming test at the beginning of their university life,and they wont receive their degrees if they cannot swim before t
8、heir graduation,in accordance with a message at a university staff meeting days ago,the Beijing Daily reported on Monday.Potential freshmen with chronic diseases,skin disease or hydrophobia,once examined and affirmed by medical staff,dont need to take the required test or course.Plans are for freshm
9、en to take the test during their military training.In the test,students will pass the test if they can swim 50 meters,no matter whether they choose the breaststroke,butterfly stroke,freestyle or backstroke.Those failing the test have to take a compulsory swimming course.“Now Tsinghua University will
10、 test students in long-distance running and swimming,so students with poor sports performance will have to overcome a lot of difficulties once they enter the university,” said a student surnamed Zhang from the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University.However,students dont need to wor
11、ry much,since Liu Bo,head of the Division of Sports Science and Physical Education,said relevant statistics showed that 90 percent of students can swim after taking the compulsory swimming course in their second year of university,and the remaining 10 percent will receive instruction after class pro
12、vided by teachers,without paying extra tuition.And viewing the ability to swim as a must for students to earn their degrees is not something new in Tsinghua University,as this ability was listed on its school regulations in the early 20th century.“As early as 90 years ago,Tsinghua University require
13、d that students cannot graduate from the university or study overseas if they cannot swim,though the requirement didnt work later on since the swimming pools at the campus could not accommodate increasingly more students,” said Liu.As to why the university is linking swimming ability with degrees,“a
14、s a requisite survival skill,swimming is beneficial for students in the long run,since swimming is helpful in improving students endurance and doing less harm to joints and muscles as a water sport,” said Liu.1.Who are required to take swimming courses at Tsinghua University ?A.Students who can only
15、 swim 30 meters.B.Students with chronic diseases,skin disease or hydrophobia.C.Students who cannot do butterfly stroke but are able to do freestyle.D.Students who pass the swimming test at the beginning of their university life.2.If a students doesnt pass the swimming test in their second year,he wi
16、ll.A.not receive their degreesB.not graduate from the universityC.spend extra money to receive instruction from teachersD.practice swimming with teachers guidance until he could make it3.Why the requirement 90 years ago didnt work later?A.Because many students needed to study overseas.B.Because ther
17、e were not enough swimming pools for students.C.Because many students couldnt graduate from the university.D.Because the campus couldnt accommodate increasingly more students.4.According to Liu,whats the reason for linking swimming ability with degrees?A.It does no harm to our body.B.It builds our j
18、oints and muscles.C.It can strengthen our willpower.D.It is beneficial for students running.BPerhaps there is no sport in the world more connected to sneakers than basketball.Many NBA players wear them to send important messages and showcase their personalities on court.And now,thanks to a new polic
19、y,the NBA will strengthen its status as the most stylish sports league in the world.When the 2018-2019 NBA season kicked off in October,the NBA lifted its colour restrictions on players sneakers.It is the first time in the leagues 72-year history that it has allowed shoes to be of any colour a playe
20、r likes,as long as no reflective (反光的)material is included.In the past,the NBA required “uniformity (一致性)of uniform”,meaning each players shoes had to match those worn by the rest of the team.Their sneakers had to be at least 51 percent black or white,with an element of team colour.This landmark rul
21、e change is part of the NBAs collective effort to support players “statements” on and off the court.“More and more people realize that limitation of the colour of players shoes actually constrains (限制)their personal expression and storytelling,” CNN News noted.Sometimes a shoe was worn in a memorabl
22、e game,or the design of a shoe has meaning for the player.Before Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant,nicknamed “the Black Mamba”,retired,it was said that he wore a new pair of sneakers to each game and stored his used sneakers.Bryant brought the low-top style of sneaker with a Mamba print to th
23、e forefront in 2008 to symbolize the spirit of perseverance and bravery.In 2013,Bryant added nine red stitches (缝针)to the back of his shoe to represent the nine stitches from his Achilles tendon surgery.“It has become an attitude.That is my Mamba personality,” Bryant told Sports Illustrated magazine
24、.Kyrie Irving of the Boston,Celtics wears probably the most famous signature sneakers.Inspired by his mother,who died when he was four,he has a rose on one side of his shoe to represent her.All of his sneakers are also inscribed (刻)with the words,“JBY (Just Be You)”.“Just Be You is the motto I live
25、by every single day,because Im happy to be an individual.Its a beautiful thing,” Irving told UK media site GiveMeSport.There is no end to the stories about sneakers in basketball.Its certain that they will remain a platform for players who want to use them to express their ideas and personalities.1.
26、According to the new policy,the NBA players .A.may choose sneakers they like without restrictionB.should wear sneakers in their own team colourC.have to choose sneakers either in black or in whiteD.have more freedom in choosing personal sneakers2.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A.Uniformity guara
27、ntees better results.B.The new rule leads to controversy.C.The NBA cares little about players statements.D.Players personal expression also counts.3.Which of the following is used to express family value?A.A rose.B.JBY.C.A Mamba print.D.Nine red stitches.CA teenager who was widely attacked by a shar
28、k,losing part of her left leg and two fingers,has said, “Sharks are still good and that is just the truth.They are so good and so cool.”Paige Winter,17,has remained in hospital at Vindant Medical Center in Greenville,North Carolina,since her father carried her out of the ocean away from the grips of
29、 a shark.Now,Paiges left leg and two fingers on her left hand have been amputated,but despite all this she is predicted to go home next week.Ahead of her leaving the hospital,the father and daughter have spoken out about the nightmare.The terrifying incident unfolded around midday on June 2 while Mr
30、 Winter was at the beach with Paige and others.He suddenly heard “Shark.Paige.Get her.” And he turned to where Paige was and there was no Paige.Paige was underwater and there was pink on the water.He saw pink and it was moving.The shark carried her around five feet underwater before Mr Winter reache
31、d them in the water.Mr Winter said, “I grabbed her with my left arm and pulled her up over the water and when I pulled her up a shark came up with her and it was a big shark.I immediately just started to hit it.I hit it with everything I could and it let go.”The proud father added, “I have been a fi
32、refighter for 15 years and Ive seen a lot of bad things.Paige was as calm as a cup of water.She never screamed or cried.Shes a tough little thing.”After her first surgery,Paige continues to exceed all expectations,both with confronting her new physical challenges and having an amazing mental outlook
33、 on the future.She knows it is going to be a challenge,she knows that and welcomes it.She said, “I want people to see that Im doing alright and that I am still going to be able to do all the stuff that other people can do.” She added that she had been touched by the messages of support she had recei
34、ved,in particular from other survivors of shark bites and amputees.1.The underlined word “amputated” probably means “”.A.treatedB.replacedC.removedD.decorated2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.The incident happened around midnight on June 2 at the beach.B.When the
35、 incident happened,Paige was surfing with her father.C.Paiges father was once attacked by a shark when he was young.D.Paige received a lot of support from those with similar experiences.3.After the surgery,Paige surprised all by .A.her fast recoveryB.her positive attitudeC.her horror of sharksD.the
36、support she got4.Why did Mr Winter feel proud? A.His experience as a firefighter helped save his daughter.B.His daughter behaved unusually calmly despite the injuries.C.He saved his daughter without being injured by the shark.D.Many people at the beach came to their rescue after hearing the scream.【
37、七选五】What is the connection between violence and sports?Psychologists(心理学家) say that there are many reasons for violence at sports events.One is alcohol(酒精).1 When people drink,they are more likely to do abnormal things.Psychologist Dennis Brock says,“Quiet people become loud.Normally nonviolent peop
38、le become destructive.”David Sampson,a sports sociologist,agrees.“These are often celebratory riots(暴乱) a large number of very happy people mixed in with large amounts of alcohol.They dont often seem dangerous in the beginning,but things get violent quickly.” 2 When individuals are in a large group
39、of people,they can lose their sense of personal responsibility.Edward Hirt,a social psychologist,says that research shows that people do things in crowds that they would never do alone.People in crowds feel that no one knows who they are.Crowds also make people feel powerful.They stop making persona
40、l decisions.3 Social psychologists call this a “mob mentality”.Dave Zarifis,head of public safety at Northern Iowa University says,“Some people dont even come to celebrate.4 Someone does something stupid,and it grows from there.You get a mob mentality.People think its OK to do almost anything.They t
41、hink,There are so many of us and not enough of them. ”Social psychologist Dr Sharon Kennedy says that there are a few things officials can do to prevent violence.5Officials should also think of games as “big parties”. Then they will prepare differently.Kennedy says that in Great Britain they are con
42、trolling the problem with cameras in all the stadiums.“When you know someone is watching,you are much less likely to behave badly.”A.They just follow the crowd.B.Many fans drink a lot at games.C.They want to drink hard and make trouble.D.Another reason for violence at sports events is the crowd itse
43、lf.E.Making sure that an area is not overcrowded is very important.F.Be careful when you are at a stadium because there are cameras there.G.Never follow blindly no matter how many people are doing the same thing.【语法填空】When someone has 1.(deep)hurt you,it can be very difficult to let go of your anger
44、.But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 2.(benefit)to your physical and mental health.So far,studies 3.(show)that people who forgive can have more energy,better appetite and better sleep.“People who forgive show 4.(little)anger and more hopefulness,”says Dr Frederic Luskin,who wrote
45、the book Forgive for Good.“So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people 5.(feel)more energetic.”So when someone has hurt you,cool down first.Take a couple of breaths and think of something 6.gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you love.Dont wait
46、 for an 7. (apologize).“Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing,” says Dr Luskin.“They may have wanted to hurt you or they just dont see things in the same way.So if you wait for people to say sorry,you could be waiting for a very long time.”Next keep 8.mind that forgivenes
47、s does not necessarily mean 9.(accept)the action of the person who 10.(upset)you.Instead,learn to look for the love,beauty and kindness around you.Finally,try to see things from the other persons perspective.You may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance.To gain perspective,you may want
48、to write a letter to yourself from that persons point of view.【读后续写】阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文,续写的词数应为150左右。Once there was a little girl named Emily.Although her singing was very pleasant to hear,lacking of courage,she never dared to sing in front of strangers.One summer,the neighborhood where she lived would hold a singing competition.Her best friend,Lucy,came to invite her to participate in the competition,but Emily said,“Im afraid to
