1、Unit 5 Learning from nature A卷 基础练习2021-2022学年高二英语外研版(2019)选择性必修三单元测试AB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。 ACliffs of Moher, Ireland Stretching for five miles along Irelands western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300
2、million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering millions of visitors who visit each year unbelievable views sure to leave hearts racing both from the beauty and the height. White Cliffs of Dover, the UK These famous cliffs alon
3、g Englands southeastern coast are as rich in history as they are in beauty. They stand tall along the Strait of Dover, separating England from France and continental Europe. During World War , the first bomb to hit the UK fell in Dover, and it served as an essential location during WW as well. And n
4、owadays, the city is best known for the beauty of its white cliffs. Mount Thor, Canada The name Mount Thor may inspire fear or respect as well it should, considering this is the steepest, tallest cliff in the world. Mount Thor reaches an astonishing 4, 101 feet above sea level, and the utter greatne
5、ss of its vertical incline keeps it from being successfully climbed up until 1965. Today, it remains a challenging and popular place for rock climbers. Cliffs of tretat, FranceLocated along Frances Alabaster Coast, these cliffs offer more than just steep walls. Climb to the top and youll have views
6、of arched rock formations, as well as the scenery that inspired the famous painter Claude Monet. At various points along the cliffs 80-mile stretch, you can spot natural sculptures that are said to resemble (像) an elephant among other things.1.What is the purpose of the author?A.To introduce some of
7、 the worlds most amazing cliff views.B.To advise people to climb cliffs in their spare time.C.To ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep.D.To call on people to protect our environment.2.If you want to challenge yourself as a rock climber, whats the best choice?A.Cliffs of tretat.B.White Cl
8、iffs of Dover.C.Cliffs of Moher.D.Mount Thor.3.What can we learn from the passage?A.Sculptures are commonly seen along most cliffs.B.Mount Thor soars amazing 702 feet above sea level.C.Visitors to White Cliffs of Dover are impressed by their history.D.Claude Monet got his inspiration partly from Whi
9、te Cliffs of Dover.B Money might not grow on trees, but it seems that furniture does! Gavin Munro, a UK-based designer, has come up with a brilliant alternative by cutting beautiful trees and converting them into furniture. He first came up with the idea of growing furniture when he was working as a
10、 gardener in California and also made furniture with washed-up driftwood on the side. After several attempts, he finally managed to develop a model chair using four trees. Munro is now tending to a small 2.5-acre furniture forest with 400 trees in a field north of Derby, England. He uses specially d
11、esigned plastic frames to make young oak and ash trees grow in the shape of chairs, tables, frames, or lamps. A forest that grows furniture sounds like a setting right out of Alice in Wonderland, but theres nothing magical about itjust a lot of hard work. The forest consists of row upon row of trees
12、 covered in blue plastic molds, converting them into furniture as they grow. Once they take the desired shape, they are cared for until thick, mature and ready for harvest. After harvesting, each piece is planed (刨平) and finished to show off the wood grain inside. Its an art form itself, and I must
13、keep track of everything, Munro said. The entire process takes about four to eight years, resulting in fully functional, organic, and eco-friendly furniture, and more long-lasting than anything else on the market. They are grown and grafted (嫁接) into one solid piece without any joints that loosen ov
14、er time. As Munro puts it, these pieces of furniture could last for centuries.Quality isnt an issue with forest-grown furniture, but maintenance and scalability (可伸缩性) certainly are. For now, Munro expects to grow 50 pieces a year, with the first lot of chairs available for purchase in mid-2017, pri
15、ced at $3,700 each.1.The first paragraph mainly serves as _.A. commentB. praiseC. introductionD. background2.Gavin Munro thought of growing furniture _.A. while working as a gardenerB. while relaxing at homeC. while studying in CaliforniaD. when he grew up3.What plays a key role in growing furniture
16、?A. Rich imagination.B. Perfect design.C. A large irrigation project.D. Hard work.4.The passage is probably taken from _.A.an essayB. a reportC. a novelD. a diaryCLately, the concerns about bees being endangered have become widely noted among people all over the world, but how to take action about i
17、t has become scarce in this age. Thats why World Bee Day exists to educate people about the importance of bees and how they can help preserve them for the sake of the future. If you want to help save these fuzzy insects from extinction, then read down below to learn more about what World Bee Day is
18、about!World Bee Day corresponds(相一致) with an important influencer in the pioneering of beekeeping. Anton Jansa, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia, was one of the first people to help bring about the importance of bees in the world environment. Sinc
19、e then, beekeeping has become a vital necessity in the worlds ecosystems and economic systems. However,not many people realize the importance of bees or know how to help save the bees, which led to the announcement of World Bee Day through the United Nations.The United Nations set World Bee Day to r
20、aise awareness of the importance of bees. Because bees are under a continuous threat from human activity, including the introduction of invasive insects, pesticides and land-use change, which has continuously been destroying bee colonies(蜂群) over time. World Bee Day helps educate people about the im
21、portance of bees and what they do for the environment,which includes how they help grow 90% of the worlds wildflower plants, 35% of the worlds crops,and help build ecosystems all over the world. With these statistics, the United Nations has created various programs all over the world to increase awa
22、reness of protecting bees and what you can do to help this cause.If youre looking for a way to help raise awareness of bee endangerment,then share and spread the news about World Bee Day through social media. If youre wanting to do more,find a charity that goes towards bee conservation and donates t
23、hrough there. Start a garden and place in a wide arrangement of fruits,vegetables, and flowers that you know bees would like.1.Whats the purpose of setting up World Bee Day?A.To prove that bees are now endangered,B.To teach people ways of protecting bees.C.To show the meaning of the scarce bees.D.To
24、 warn people of the danger of bees.2.What can we know about Anton Jansa?A.He was the first to keep bees in his motherland Slovenia.B.He used a brand-new technique to keep bees in the 19th century.C.He made people know the importance of bees in the environment.D.He helped people know the ways to help
25、 to save the bees exactly.3.Why are the statistics mentioned in the third paragraph?A.To show the number of the worlds wildflower plants is big.B.To prove that bees are important to build ecosystems.C.To help people understand the necessity of World Bee Day.D.To have readers know what to do to prote
26、ct the bees.4.What can we do to help preserve bees?A.Present colorful pictures of bees on social media.B.Share the news of kinds of bees that are dying out.C.Raise and donate money for bees with your friends.D.Build a garden with many plants in it.D Scientists have always been interested in the high
27、 level of organization in ant societies. American researchers have watched ants build life-saving rafts to keep afloat during floods. They also have recorded how ants choose their next queenthe female whose job is to produce eggs. New technology is helping to improve researchers understanding of the
28、 insects. But there is still a lot to be learned. Fire ants living in Brazilian forests are perfectly at home in an environment where flooding is common. To save themselves, the insects connect their legs together and create floating rafts. Some ant rafts can be up to 20 centimeters wide. David Hu i
29、s an engineer with the Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, saying, If you have 100 ants, which means 600 legs, 99 percent of those legs will be connected to a neighbor. So theyre very, very good at keeping this network. David Hu and other Georgia Tech researchers wanted to s
30、tudy ants and the secret of their engineering. They froze ant rafts and then looked at them with the help of computed technology, or CT images. The pictures showed that larger ants serve in central positions to which smaller ants hold The larger ants create pockets of air that keep the insects afloa
31、t. Scientists say small robots or materials that can change shape could be programmed in a similar way, working towards a shared goal. Researchers at North Carolina State University are also studying ants. They examined how Indian jumping ants choose the leader of the colony when they lose their top
32、 female or queen.1.Why does the author take fire ants as an example?A.To tell us how ants survive.B.To tell us how ants seek food.C.To tell us how ants communicate.D.To tell us how ants live together.2.What can we know from what David Hu said in Paragraph 4?A.Ants know the way to keep in touch in th
33、e river.B.Ants know the way to join together closely.C.Ants know the way to look for each other.D.Ants know the way to build a large raft.3.Why did the larger ants serve in central positions in their ant rafts?A.To stress their importance.B.To help all the ants float.C.To fight against the enemies.D
34、.To defend their top female.4.What idea do the ants give us according to the passage?A.We can use similar-shaped machines in flooded areas.B.We can combine small robots or materials into larger ones.C.Small and shape-changeable things might work just like ants do.D.Small robots or materials in the s
35、hape of ants can be made.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。Four habits of happy people While the recent research has shown that about 60 percent of our baseline (基础) level of happiness is probably genetically determined, it means 40 percent is under our control. Yo
36、u cant go back and get new genes. _. Here are the good habits of happy people. Spend time outside. If you can clock 20minutes a day outside, studies show not only will you maintain a better mood, but your mind will be more open and youll improve your working memory. _. Exercise regularly. All exerci
37、se helps release endorphins (内啡肽) in your brain, and if you work out regularly, this mood boost even carries over to non-workout days, _. The mood stays about the same on days they dont. _. A study has confirmed that when people actively try to be happy, they raise their baseline moods, making them
38、feel happier than those who do not try. In the study, two sets of participants listened to happy music. Those who actively tried to feel happier reported the highest levels of positive moods afterwards. Care for others. _. Voluntary work is good for both mental and physical health. People of all age
39、s who volunteer are happier and experience better physical health and less depression.A.Exercise is easy to do.B.Put effort into being happy.C.People around you impact your mood.D.Sunshine and fresh air make you feel good too.E.But you can start a good morning with a new attitude.F.People who spend
40、time every month helping others are happier.G.On exercise days, peoples mood is significantly improved after exercising.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） Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. One night, they played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 1 filled the
41、room and made them feel very happy. The next morning, they found someone had left a 2 under their door to complain about the sound of the piano. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 3 and apologize for their playing. Maybe we could go and 4 everyone in person, his mo
42、ther said. What if we invite them to come here for a 5 instead? Dario asked. Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts for their guests. Finally, the day of the party 6 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to7 . One woman, M
43、rs. Gilbert, 8 Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin. I heard you playing the other night,she said. The sounds woke me out of bed. I 9 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you dont think I disliked the playing. Darios mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert.
44、I think maybe we 10 you an apology, she said. I didnt 11 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night. You play, you play! Mrs. Gilbert said. I like what you play! Just not so loud at night. She pointed to the book she had given them. These songs are not suc
45、h 12 music. These songs are beautiful music, Darios mother said. We will be 13 to play them in the evening. And we wont play so loud or late! Dario said. He was already looking forward to 14 the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mothers face. It gave him a
46、feeling of 15 and made him feel that they were home at last.1. A. voiceB. ringC. musicD. cry2. A. noteB. posterC. billD. report3. A. neighborsB. friendsC. relativesD. audience4. A. blameB. instructC. questionD. visit5. A. partyB. concertC. showD. play6. A. continuedB. arrivedC. passedD. finished7. A
47、. orderB. sellC. shareD. advertise8. A. treatedB. presentedC. helpedD. served9. A. promisedB. admittedC. agreedD. worried10. A. giveB. sendC. offerD. owe11. A. realizeB. rememberC. understandD. accept12. A. sweetB. strangeC. funnyD. loud13. A. braveB. sorryC. happyD. afraid14. A. changingB. practicingC. recordingD. writing15. A. equality
