1、选择性必修1 Unit 5单元测试题第一部分 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。AFrom amusement parks to delicious chocolate factories, and everything in between, there are numerous activities and attractions to offer excitement and adventure to kids and big kids! Just take a Io6k at t
2、hese fun places in Germany.Europa - ParkLocated in Rust, in south-western Germany, Europa-Park is the second most popular theme park resort (度假胜地) in Europe, following Disneyland Paris. With more than 100 attractions and shows, playing here is undoubtedly one of the best things to do with kids in Ge
3、rmany. Whether kids want to sail with the “African Queen” and have fun by discovering foreign animals, or experience the “4D Magic Cinema”, the opportunities are endless.Fairy Tale RoadA family trip along Fairy Tale Road will be a magical adventure. This is one of Germanys most attractive drives whi
4、ch takes you through 370 miles of beautiful countryside. It inspired many fairy tales we love today. Along the way, you will discover sleepy villages and numerous attractions. And if you plan your visit well, you might even catch an open-air performance of The Pied Piper in Hameln or Cinderella in P
5、olle.Neuschwanstein CastleIf your kids love Disney movies, they will never forget a trip to the palace that inspired Disneylands Sleeping Beauty Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the top attractions in Germany. The castle was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in
6、1869 entirely for pleasure. Your childrens imaginations will run wild as they discover the magical rooms. You can always hop on a charming horse-drawn carriage to reach the top.Cologne Chocolate MuseumLet your kids go into the world of chocolate at the delicious Chocolate Museum in Cologne. They don
7、t need a golden ticket to make their sweet dreams come true in this 4,000-square-itieter chocolate wonderland. There are nine exhibition areas that allow visitors to learn about the culture and history of chocolate. Moreover, there are plenty of delicious cakes and chocolate specialties to enjoy at
8、the museum cafe. And before you go, ring up to check for your reservations (预定).1. Whats special about Fairy Tale Road?A. It has a great landscape along the way.B. It once attracted some famous writers.C. It gives fairy tale shows all year round.D. It allows kids to enjoy modem city playgrounds.2. W
9、hat is mentioned about Neuschwanstein Castle?A. It is the oldest palace in Germany.B. It was built to show the strength of the country.C. It used to be the entertainment place for royal families.D. It has been turned into Disneylands Sleeping Beauty Castle.3. Which place will kids prefer to visit if
10、 they have a sweet tooth?A. Europa-Park.B. Fairy Tale Road.C. Neuschwanstein Castle.D. Cologne Chocolate Museum.BAfter he retired, Chan Jae Lee, who lives in Brazil, decided to spend his days taking care of his two young grandchildren, driving them back and forth to school and taking the opportunity
11、 to spend some quality time with them. But when Lees daughter moved her family to Korea, he was left with a gaping hole in his life. “All of a sudden, I had nothing to do and I missed them terribly,” Lee said.In 2015, Lees third grandchild was born to his son Ji. He traveled to New York to meet the
12、baby and it was there that Ji suggested his dad begin drawing pictures for his grandkids and posting them on Instagram as a way to keep in touch. “I liked the idea and found a purpose to draw and I learned how to stay in touch with my grandkids around the world,” Lee said.Lee shares new pictures dai
13、ly, which are watercolors of toys, vivid landscapes and imaginative animals all of them are full of Lees imagination. And he draws birthday messages and his favorite places in Korea, and uses his paintings to teach the kids about important Korean traditions. Right now, Lee is able to use his art pro
14、ject to create a bond with the youngest members of his family.Lee has no formal training in art and he teaches himself how to use different techniques to draw, but fans have fallen in love with his pictures. “The reaction was amazing. I couldnt have imagined it in my wildest dreams.” Lee said. “What
15、 started as a small family project has drawn great attention.” He is called Grandpa Chan by his followers and achieves fame.Lee has even been able to sell some drawings online to help fund more trips to see his grandchildren, but the biggest reward for this Instagram influencer has been the reaction
16、 hes gotten from his followers. “Seeing what Ive done, many people start to reconnect to their own passion for drawing and painting and many people share their stories about their grandparents and parents,” Lee said.4. What do we know about Grandpa Chan?A. He moved to Korea after his retirement.B. H
17、e was unable to go back to his hometown.C. He came up with an idea to become famous.D. He was lonely after his grandchildren left Brazil.5. Why did Lee start to post pictures on Instagram?A. To teach art online.B. To make new friends on Instagram.C. To stay connected with his family.D. To introduce
18、important Korean traditions.6. What do Lees words in Paragraph 4 show?A. His art project becomes very popular.B. His family supports him in achieving fame.C. His painting styles have changed a lot over the years.D. His fans admire him for his sticking to his dream.7. What can we learn from the last
19、paragraph?A. People feel very inspired by Lees works.B. Lee makes a fortune by selling his pictures.C. Lee gives young people some advice about realizing their dreams.D. People have improved their drawing skills after seeing Lees works.CPlants have been important to humans since the beginning of tim
20、e. They provide shelter; their beauty inspires joy and many plants can cure illnesses. Now, a new use has been discovered, with a recent study showing a super plant that cleans polluted air.Realizing that car pollution is a global concern, researchers set out to study how effective plants are at cap
21、turing particulates (捕捉微粒) on the roadside. These particulates lead to many health issues. The scientists selected the city of Reading to do their study. Since previous research has shown that trees help remove air pollution, researchers decided to explore the effectiveness of hedges (树篱). This stud
22、y looked at three species.Researchers discovered that Cotoneaster (栒子) was the most effective after comparing particulates on leaves of these three plants. The very existence of the plants complex leaf structure contributed to this. Researchers also found that thick hedges over six-feet high were be
23、st at reducing particulates. In the most heavily trafficked areas, Cotoneaster took in 20 percent more pollution than other plants. Originally from China, Cotoneaster is an evergreen that can live, through the cold winter, even though temperatures drop to minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit.Dr. Tijana Blanu
24、sa, a co-author of the study, said, “We know that in just seven days, a 1-metre length of well-managed hedge will take in the same amount of pollution that a car sends out over a 500-mile drive.” Blanusa suggests planting Cotoneaster along busy roads.This is great news for urban planners and Landsca
25、pers, as well as gardeners. Although many people are affected by roadside pollution, a survey shows that only six percent of gardeners are active in selecting specific plants that may clean up the air.Thanks to this recent study, Cotoneaster has proved to be extremely beneficial, enabling gardener a
26、nd landscapers to make a positive difference to the environment. The hope is that once these super plants are grown in urban gardens and on streets, they will clean the air and provide beauty along the way.8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. What plants bring people.B. Why researchers do the stud
27、y.C. How serious the air pollution is.D. What progress scientists have made,9. Why is Cotoneaster better at capturing roadside particulates?A. Its leaves are made of many different parts.B. It has a suitable height for reducing pollution.C. It can keep green in bad weather conditions.D. Its leaves a
28、re thick in places with heavy traffic.10. Whats Tijana Blanusas attitude towards the effect of Cotoneaster?A. Doubtful.B. Surprised.C. Concerned.D. Positive.11. What does the author imply about Cotoneaster?A. It requires a lot of care in urban areas,B. It will affect the growth of other species.C. I
29、t will help improve air quality once planted.D. It can make people feel energetic all day long.D“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds (种子). The harvest can either be flowers or weeds (野草),” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mir
30、rors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂 盛) or dont. Before you start to work in your garden, its necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what you want to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality.
31、In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless.Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isnt suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade
32、the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your lifes soil.You dont have
33、to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they plant tomato seeds. Its a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it
34、s likely that youll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardeners truly arduous work begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering an
35、d weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.12. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A.
36、 Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.13. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most f
37、avorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.14. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is a
38、n important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.15. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Rewarding.B. Creative.C. Boring.D. Tough.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。There are emerg
39、ency situations in life that require immediate actions, which makes the difference between life and death. Four American boys who were swimming in the stream of a local park knew this well. That day, they had fun as they had done so many times. 16With the rains of the previous days, the water level
40、of the stream had risen, creating dangerous currents. A little girl who swam not far from the group of young people suddenly disappeared under the water. 17 Then one of the boys called Aiden noticed a little hand sticking out of the water near a bridge. The little girl was under the water and couldn
41、t get back to the surface by herself.18 The current was so strong that Aiden was unable to bring her to safety alone, so he called his friend Isaiah to help. He soon came close and was followed by the other two boys. All together they fought against the current and managed to pull out the little gir
42、l. She would surely have died without their help.After getting out of the water，the girl was immediately taken to the hospital. The doctor gave her a detailed physical examination. 19 Everything ended well, and therefore a tasty and well-deserved reward arrived for the boys.The girls parents were th
43、e owners of a hamburger shop. After they learned of what had happened and the heroic rescue carried out by the young people, they decided to give them a lifetime supply of hamburgers. 20 They were all glad to receive such a reward.A. What followed next was a rescue story.B. They found there was no w
44、ay for them to help her out.C. The situation, however, was soon broken by an event.D. Luckily, it was nothing serious and she only needed to rest.E. The parents hired them to work in their shop at a high salary.F. This meant the four would be able to come and eat for free forever.G. The four were up
45、set and wondered what had happened to the little girl.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。Four teachers took their students for a school tour. On the school bus, every child seemed to have endless 21. They were joking and singing songs all the way back
46、22 suddenly the bus started shaking badly with loud noises. The driver 23 to find out the problem.They called the traffic police and waited for the 24. It was getting dark all around. Childrens 25 was swept away by the unexpected trouble. They all sat on the bus, quiet and 26. “Look! What is there a
47、t the banks of the lake? How 27 those shining and jumping stones are!” a student shouted.“Maybe there are some ghosts working,” said the driver with fear. Hearing that, Mayank who taught biology 28 said, “We must be 29 by something. There is no ghost, children. Dont be afraid Lets go and find out th
48、is 30.” Then he got off the bus with other teachers.At the river banks, they 31 the mystery. Those jumping stones were actually frogs. “Shining frogs?” a student wondered. “These frogs have 32 glow-worms (萤火虫) as a whole,” Mayank explained. “The membrane (膜) of a frogs stomach is thin and can be 33. That is why they are 34.” Children learned the fact and deeply admired that their teachers had so great 35 and a scientific spirit.21. A. patienceB. curiosity C. imaginationD. energy22. A. when B. since C. unless D. as23. A. rememberedB. managed C. happenedD. failed24. A. protectionB. oppor
