1、UNIT 3SPORTS AND FITNESS单元检测卷（原卷+答案）(满分:120分;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。ADance ClassesBalletBallet teaches grace, posture(姿势) and flexibility. Students focus on the use of proper ballet items(物品),expanding their knowledge of classical ballet t
2、echniques and improving motor skills for classical ballet practice.The class is a formal ballet class.Age:810Date:September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time:10:30 am12:00 am on SaturdaysCreative MoversStudents can explore creative movement, balance, focus, the development of skills, motor planning and balanc
3、e. The class helps build strength, flexibility and self-confidence, and allows children to realize expression in a positive and encouraging environment. Children use their imagination to celebrate movement and have lots of fun.Age:35Date:September 7, 2019January 18, 2020Time:9:00 am9:45 am on Saturd
4、aysJazzJazz includes movements from both classical ballet and dance techniques. This class will focus on traditional Jazz dance. Students will be introduced to jazz-style rhythms and movements. In order to ensure proper placement for your child, we invite all students to participate in a sample(示例)
5、class. Students and parents work with program staff to meet students personal dance goals.Age:56Date:September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time:2:00 pm3:00 pm on SaturdaysHip HopStudents will be introduced to several different aspects of hip hop dance including Popping, Locking, Breaking and Tutting in a hig
6、h-energy environment. Our hip hop instructors are highly knowledgeable and will provide students with a wonderful view of hip hop dance.Age:710Date:September 7, 2019May 16, 2020Time:1:00 pm2:00 pm on Sundays1.Which class is suitable for 4-year-old children?A.Ballet.B.Creative Movers.C.Hip Hop.D.Jazz
7、.2.What can students do in the jazz class?A.Make use of all the ballet items.B.Learn the long history of jazz.C.Dance with famous modern jazz dancers.D.Get to know jazz-style movements.3.What is special about the hip hop class?A.It is open in the afternoon.B.It is available on Sunday.C.It teaches tr
8、aditional dances.D.It has the most skilled teachersBDo you like running enough to make it a habit? Tierney Wolfgram does; she has made running a lifelong career and isnt stopping.In February, the 16-year-old from a high school, US, competed at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. She finished the marathon(42
9、.195 km)with a time of 2:42:47 as the youngest competitor in the race and ranked 76th out of 390 runners. However, the cross-country(越野的)season was postponed to winter because of the COVID-19.So she jumped at the opportunity to train for another racethe Parkway Marathon in California. In November, W
10、olfgram broke the Womens American Junior marathon record with her time of 2:31:49. The old record was 2:34:32, which had stood since 1984.“Im completely stunned,” said Wolfgrams coach. “I knew she was going to break it, but she really did it!”During the run, Wolfgram once hit a wall, but she overcam
11、e it to finish. “I guess I can say I gave it my all,” she told Runners World. “When I finished, all I was thinking was that I felt super happy,” said Wolfgram. This was only her third marathon. In 2018, when Wolfgram was 15 years old, she ran her first marathon just because she wanted to see if she
12、had the ability to do it. “I believed that I would get faster as the distances got longer.Im still glad that I did it.”When preparing for that first marathon, she ran up to 120 miles per week. Although her parents didnt have any background in running, they helped Wolfgram train. At first, her dad wo
13、uld take her out in the morning and run about 13 miles. The distance would gradually increase each day. On top of her runs in the morning, she would do cross-country practice after school.Now Wolfgram will consider attending the Olympic Games in 2024 after its scheduled.4.What can we learn about Wol
14、fgram from Paragraph 2?A.She was the champion at the 2020 US Olympic Trials.B.She put off the cross-country season for the COVID-19.C.She broke an Olympic marathon record in November.D.She prepared for the Parkway Marathon in California.5.What does the underlined word “stunned”in Paragraph 3 refer t
15、o?A.Doubtful.B.Worried.C.Shocked.D.Interested.6.What inspired Wolfgram to run her first marathon?A.Her parents encouragement.B.Her desire to prove she could do it.C.Her coachs support and help.D.Her hope to break the national record.7.Which section of a newspaper does the passage probably come from?
16、A.Sports.B.Lifestyle.C.Culture.D.Opinion.CA number of studies show that sports and other physical activities can contribute to the development of self-esteem (a feeling of pride in oneself). For example, Canadian scientists found that sixth-grade students who were more physically active had consider
17、ably higher levels of self-esteem. A study in Switzerland found that teenagers who took part in sports clubs were healthier, including being better socially adjusted, feeling less anxious, and generally being happier about their lives. Similar findings were reported in a study of Latino students, wh
18、ere self-esteem was found to be greatly related to participation in school sport.There seems little doubt that part of the potency (效力) of sports lies in their social setting. There are a lot of facts showing the importance of social interactions for the healthy development of children and teenagers
19、, and sports offer a popular and engaging setting for such activities. Involvement in team sports has been positively associated with social acceptance and a sense of belonging, especially where such involvement is characterized by positive coaching, progressive skill development, and peer support.B
20、ut, the social setting of sports can exclude as well as include. There is now evidence that boys and girls experiences of sports can be very different, and this can affect the contribution they can make to the self-esteem of players. Peer acceptance seems to be an important factor in determining the
21、 relationship between sport participation and self-esteem, and girls can be particularly sensitive to negative judgments. And studies have found that many “girly” boys and girls benefit most from non-competitive physical activities.So, a note of caution ought to be sounded in case sports are conside
22、red to be a cure. Much of the literature on the most positive psychological (心理的) outcomes related to childhood and youth sports stresses the absolute importance of positive experiences. It will surprise no one that bullying, excluding or abuse experiences will harm, rather than support the developm
23、ent of self-esteem, and well-being in general. Sadly, it will also not be a shock to learn that many childrens introductions to sports are far from improving the quality of life.The great developmental psychologist Jean Piaget argued that the foundations of self-esteem were laid between the ages of
24、about 6 and 11. Importantly, this is also the time when children are most likely to be introduced to sports. We should know the importance of positive early sporting experiences for the development of both self-esteem and ongoing participation in sports and other physical activities. Teachers, coach
25、es, and parents have a responsibility to make sure that these experiences “catch” as many children as possible, and for this to happen they need to remember “the principles of childrens development”: Children are not mini-adults.Problems arise when adults forget these principles and kids themselves,
26、 thinking that they are coaching future Olympic athletes or super stars. Unluckily, evidence suggests that talented children are most likely to stand out when they are given time to develop, to play, and to remain children.Children are not mini-adults, and their enjoyment of sports (and their self-e
27、steem) can suffer when adults forget this!8.Studies in Switzerland showed teenagers who often join in sports .A.build self-esteem earlierB.have more good experiencesC.are more sensitive to judgmentsD.are healthier both physically and mentally9.In general, the authors attitude toward the influence of
28、 sports on teenagers is .A.positiveB.criticalC.uncertainD.tolerant10.According to the author, when children take part in sports, they .A.will be happier about their livesB.are more likely to be attracted by competitive sportsC.should be treated by coaches and parents as super starsD.will build self-
29、esteem if given positive comments and support11.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Children Should Take Part in SportsB.Sports Offer You a Better Teenage LifeC.Sports Experiences and Building Self-esteemD.People Should Treat Teenagers Like Mini-adultsRunning is often ti
30、ring and a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track.But while its long been believed that endorphins (内啡肽)chemicals in the body that cause happinessare behind the so-called “runners high”, a study suggested that there may be more to this
31、 phenomenon than we previously knew.According to a recent study published by a group of scientists from several German universities, a group of chemicals called endocannabinoids(内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling.To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice. Bo
32、th mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and endocannabinoids after exercise, along with many other chemicals. After exercising on running wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety.But after being given a drug to block their endorphins the mice were stil
33、l happy and relaxed after running. However, when their endocannabinoids were blocked with a different drug, the runners high symptoms seemed to fade.“The long-held notion of endorphins being responsible for the runners high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to
34、 the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out,” Patrick Lucas Austin wrote on science blog Lifehacker.Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but its already well known that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety.The U.K.s National Health Serv
35、ice even prescribes(开药方) exercise to patients who are suffering from depression.“Being depressed can leave you feeling low in energy, which might put you off being more active. Regular exercise can boost your mood if you have depression, and its especially useful for people with mild to moderate(中等的
36、) depression,” it wrote on its website.It seemed like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we dont fully understand where it comes from. At least if were feeling down, we know that all we have to do is to put on our running shoes.12.What did scientists from German unive
37、rsities recently discover?A.Working out is a highly effective way to treat depression.B.The runners high could be caused by endocannabinoids.C.Endorphins may contribute to ones high spirits after running.D.The level of endorphins and endocannabinoids could affect ones mood.13.For what purpose did th
38、e scientists give mice drugs in their experiment?A.To find what reduces the runners high symptoms.B.To see the specific symptoms of the runners high.C.To identify (确定) what is responsible for the runners high.D.To test what influences the level of endocannabinoids released.14.What does the underline
39、d word “notion” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?A.Effect.B.Goal.C.Question.D.Opinion.15.According to the U.K.s National Health Service, regular workouts .A.are the best way to treat depressionB.can help ease(减轻) depression symptomsC.only work for those with serious depressionD.can help people completel
40、y recover from depression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。I did not go on my first hike until my mid-30s. I could blame it on the fact that I grew up on the Great Plains of South Dakota and North Dakota. 16 Having never gone, I didnt see the value and always shook m
41、y head when asked.17 At the urging of my wife, and with my two young kids, we walked a beautiful forest path on a cool August morning. I carried a small backpack with water and snacks. When we reached the top, we ate lunch together, overlooking a perfectly still pond and a scenic Vermont.A few weeks
42、 ago, my 11-year-old son, my 61-year-old dad, and I hiked Camelback Mountain. Last weekend, I hiked down the Grand Canyon with my son along the South Kaibab Trail. And later this week, my wife and daughter will join us to walk the Waterfall Trail in the White Tank Mountains. 18Now, just to be clear,
43、 by no means would I classify myself as an expert hiker. 19 And I have no plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or walk the Appalachian Trail. But waking early on a Saturday morning to walk 35 miles along a forest path with lunch in the backpack is a journey Id recommend to anyone.It is healthy physical
44、exercise that creates wonderful memories. 20 And given the chance, hiking teaches us important truths about life.A.Most of our hikes only last 2 hours.B.Ive fallen in love with climbing mountains.C.I love the stillness and calm of an empty path.D.But mostly, to be honest, I just wasnt interested.E.I
45、f you can climb a mountain, you can do anything.F.It provides an opportunity to slow down and disconnect.G.I went on my first hike a few years back while living in Vermont.16. 17. 18. 19. 20.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。Rabbit Island is a tiny and
46、remote island off northern Michigans Keweenaw Peninsula. Its21 nature is the perfect destination for artists to come and 22 their creativity. New Yorker Rob Gorski 23 the island in 2010, who wanted to protect its natural state. He also saw a(n) 24 to create a setting where artists could get close to
47、 25 and create their great works.Gorski set up the Rabbit Island Foundation, whose main goal is to host artistic26 during the summer while also teaching and 27 conservation.Artists, with the28 that the island should largely remain untouched, are 29 to a two-week period of reflective engagement in a
48、wilderness unlike anywhere else in the world. They 30 a “leave no trace” policy. Small solar panels are used to generate electricity and buildings are simple with nothing 31 left inside. “Rabbit Island exists to encourage the community to 32 the most fundamental part of our agethe environment and the human relationship to it. We challenge artists to take 33 and create bold works challenging the assumptions of the landscape created by previous 34,” said Gorsk
