1、Unit 6 基础夯实2021-2022学年高二英语外研版(2019)选择性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 On the day when the tornado hit, there was no indication that severe weather was on its waythe sky was blue and the sun had been out. The first warning my
2、husband, Jimmy and I got came around 9 pm, from some scrolling text on the TV Jimmy was watching. No sooner had we found coverage of the tornado than it was on top of us. I didnt know how or if we would walk down the steps. It felt as if there were no floor underneath me as the wind lifted me off my
3、 feet. I gripped the banister (楼梯扶手) and tried to move forward, but this intense pressure held me in place. In those seconds of practical stillness, I could hear everything around me rattling. We got close to the stair landing only to hear the loud ripping sound of our garage door coming off. By the
4、 time I reached the closet, the tornado had been over us for about a minute. Jimmy pushed me down to the closet floor, but he couldnt get himself inside because of the wind. I held Jimmys arm tightly as the tornado sucked the door openwe never did get it fully shutand tried to bring Jimmy in. My kne
5、es and head were full of glass, but at that moment, I felt no pain. If I had let go, Jimmy would have flown right out the back of the house and into the bay. Hold on! Hold on! he yelled. But there was nothing in this closet to hold on to. All of a sudden, Jimmy lifted off his feet like people in tor
6、nadoes do in the movies. I thought he was gone. And then everything stopped. He landed on his feet. In those first quiet moments, I couldnt believe it was over. Jimmy said hed go outside to check. No, I said.Dont leave me. Dont leave me.1. What does the underlined word coverage in Paragraph 2 mean?A
7、. Damage.B. Report.C. Arrival.D. Delay.2. In the last two paragraphs, why did the author feel no pain?A. Because she was too eager to help her husband to feel it.B. Because she was frozen in amazement.C. Because she was held entirely by the power of the tornado.D. Because she was frightened of the d
8、amage caused by the disaster.3. Which words can be used to describe the feeling of the author during the disaster?A. Scared, surprised but calm.B. Surprised, terrified but determined.C. Astonished, confused and moved.D. Amazed, determined and grateful.B The local government killed more than 34,000 s
9、tray dogs(流浪狗) several months ago because those officials were afraid that the dogs would spread rabies(狂犬病). This caused a debate across the country. Some people said that it was very cruel to dogs. There might be a better way to prevent the disease. In the future, killing stray dogs might be seen
10、as a crime. Last month, the Chinese government published a draft of animal rights laws. It says that a person who kills a stray dog without one good reason will be put in prison. The draft also says that animal abuse and abandoning animals will be considered crimes under the criminal law. The govern
11、ment published the draft so that the public could read it and discuss their thoughts. People have different reactions. Some think the law is good. They say other countries like Britain and Japan have similar laws. They say we will do better at protecting animals if there is one. But others say its n
12、ot crucial to fight animal abuse with a new law. Criticism and fines can do the job. Some people also say that the draft doesnt deal with the biggest issues facing the countrys development. The country should make progress to give all people equal rights, they say, before turning attention to animal
13、s. Another part of the draft is causing discussion. It says that people should not force animals to do something dangerous, like jumping through a ring of fire. But many people enjoy watching this kind of performance at the circus, especially kids. They say that if the animal does it properly, it wi
14、ll not get hurt.1.Why did the local government kill many dogs?A.The dogs were dirty.B.Those officials wanted to prevent rabies.C.The dogs were homeless.D.Those officials wanted to eat the dogs.2.Which of the following is acceptable according to the draft of animal rights laws?A.Killing a dog with ra
15、bies.B.Beating an animal for fun.C.Abandoning a blind pet dog.D.Forcing a cat to jump through a ring of fire.3.What can we tell from the text?A.All people agree with the law.B.Criticism and fines can protect animals.C.Protecting animals is the biggest issue in China.D.People have different opinions
16、on the law.4.What will happen if the law takes effect?A.People cant kill stray dogs any longer.B.The country wont have human right problems.C.Kids may not be able to watch animals performances in a circus.D.Animals will not be killed.C The United States Department of Agriculture has a program called
17、 Wildlife Services. Its job is to help protect agricultural and other resources. Often that means helping farmers deal with unwelcome visitors. This organization has experts from different fields and it has set up thousands of inquiry centers all over the country where farmers can explain their diff
18、iculties and get practical help. One example from Wildlife Services of its work involved a farmer in Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. Several years ago, thousands of Canada geese landed on his fields. The geese began to eat his carrot crop. Biologists from the program suggested that the fa
19、rmer use noise-making devices and other measures to scare the large birds away. These efforts succeeded, which made the farmer quite happy. Wildlife Services also has a livestock protection program. The program just offers suggestions to keep those unwelcome visitors away instead of killing them. Th
20、e Wildlife Services program is part of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS. APHIS offers some suggestions for ways to keep predators away. For example, try to keep food and water safe from wildlife. Fences may help keep out wolves, especially if the fences are at least two meter
21、s high. Experts suggest providing secure shelter for chickens, sheep and other animals that could be attacked. They also suggest using lights above places where these animals are kept. And they advise people who see wolves to chase them away by shouting, making loud noises or throwing rocks. And to
22、protect livestock, consider using guard animals such as dogs and donkeys, which are very effective. For home gardeners, a two-meter fence might help keep out deer. To keep out rabbits, a wire fence has to be only about a half-meter high. It should extend fifteen centimeters underground to keep rabbi
23、ts from digging under it. If snakes are a problem, remove dead trees and cut high grass to destroy their hiding places. Due to its effective work, ever since Wildlife Services was started, it has been well received by farmers all over the States and neighboring countries such as Canada and Mexico.1.
24、 What does Wildlife Services intend to help farmers handle?A. Animals that attack farmers.B. People who pollute the farmland.C. People who dont care about wildlife.D. Animals that do harm to crops or livestock.2. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. The cabbage crop was eaten up by Canada geese.
25、B. The farmer didnt have a gun to kill those Canada geese.C. Wildlife Services involves some biologists in its group.D. The farmer likes to eat Canada geese very much.3. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 3?A. Ways to protect livestock.B. Ways to deal with wolves.C. How to protect crops.D. How to
26、 hunt wildlife.4. Where does the passage probably come from?A. A tourist brochure.B. A science magazine.C. An entertainment program.D. A business report.D The kakapo, a bird that lives in New Zealand, is in danger now. Weighing up to 4 kilograms, it is the worlds fattest parrot. It mates (交配) only w
27、hen the rimu tree is in fruit, which happens every few years. It developed gradually in the absence of land-based natural enemies, so instead of flying above the trees it walks like a duck across the dry forest floor. When it moves unsteadily across something that might kill it, it will stand still.
28、 Such unusual characteristics turned it into fast food for human settlers and other creatures. It seemed to have disappeared by the 1970s, until scientists came across two undiscovered populations in the countrys south. These survivors were eventually moved to small enemy-free islands, where researc
29、hers spent decades trying to get them to breed (交配繁殖). The scientists patience was finally rewarded. The rimu tree was in fruit this year, and more than 80 baby kakapos were born, making this the best breeding season on record. Many have survived into adolescence, increasing the number of adult kaka
30、pos by a third, to 200 birds. Another danger to the kakapo is a lack of genetic diversity. This is one reason why fewer than half of kakapo eggs hatch. By sequencing the genome (测定基因组序列)of every living bird, scientists can identify closely-related individuals and put them on different islands. Every
31、 bird is fitted with something to record its slightest movement. If a female mates with an unsuitable male, the process can be stopped. All these efforts cost New Zealand almost $ 1.3 million this breeding season. Yet the kakapos future still looks unsafe. Earlier this year a severe disease spread t
32、hrough the population. And tiny as the number of kakapos is, space is running out on the two islands where most of them live. New enemy-free shelter must soon be found.1.Which of the following is a danger to the survival of the kakapo?A.It is the smallest bird in the world.B.It lacks exercise and us
33、ually stands still.C.It adapts slowly in genetic development.D.It cant respond actively when facing danger.2.In what way may the scientists patience be rewarded?A.They hatched more than 80 kakapos eggs this year.B.They tried to make the rimu tree in fruit this year.C.Two survivors were moved to enem
34、y-free islands.D.50 chicks hatched have survived into adults this year.3.Why did the scientists put kakapos in different islands?A.To stop closely-related kakapos mating.B.To increase the population of kakapos.C.To stop females mating with males.D.To hatch more kakapos eggs.4.According to the author
35、, the efforts to protect the kakapo in New Zealand are _.A.successfulB.unsafeC.doubtfulD.inadequate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。 Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: Should I jump? This is what motivation or
36、the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. _ Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided._ More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses
37、, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals. You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work._ So, slow down and think what
38、 you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward. Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible._ They also need to be measurable.
39、You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals. Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but cant become one because your eyesight is not good enough._ You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal. You will s
40、urely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A.This can affect your work.B.So how should you motivate yourself?C.However, this should not
41、 discourage you.D.So why should we try to set specific goals?E.They can change according to circumstances.F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G.Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.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）I missed my four years at university,
42、 although I lived a 1 life financially. I was full of 2 and was determined to complete a double major in music and English literature.Apart from a few textbooks a year, I had to 3 at least two books a week for my classes, which really cost a lot. My tight 4 provided a roof over my head, in the form
43、of an off-campus small old room. It was not in shape. I was so thrilled, however, to be living my dream and working on my college education. The tough condition could 5 affect me.I spent almost all of my waking hours after classes 6 the piano and writing papers in the small and cold room. And I also
44、 7 part-time jobs in order to cover the cost of basics. To keep warm in the cold, rainy winter, I bought a pair of leather shoes. But soon I 8 them and they started to leak because of my frequent walking and running. I wore heavy socks and wrapped the boots with plastic bags to prevent 9 getting in
45、during the rainy seasons.At the end of my senior year, I was full of 10 because I was graduating. But it was also the time to rent graduation dress, book a sitting with the photographer and pay for my diploma. All of these 11 seemed like mountains before me. I felt 12 .There was no way for me to man
46、age it.As I was walking back to my room one night, I met one of my professors. When he commented on how excited I must be, I blurted out (脱口而出)my 13 He said, But didnt you hear that news? You got a big award because of your excellent music composing. Thats a $5,000 cheque in your mailbox! Youre alwa
47、ys 14 in your study, which I think is why you won the first place in the competition of music composition. Later, I rushed to my mailbox! My hands shook as I unfolded the envelope which contained the cheque that could help me 15 what were troubling me.1.A. hardB. greenC. healthyD. wealthy2.A. imaginationB. ambitionC. curiosityD. pride3.A. writeB. purchaseC. evaluateD. recite4.A. programB. scheduleC. budgetD. deadline5.A. barelyB. extremelyC. slightlyD. nearly6.A. repairingB. appreciatingC. cleaningD. practising7.A. made up
