1、高中英语学习材料madeofjingetiejiUnit3 单元测试题（一）第卷第二部分： 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ADear Kate, Its really good to know you are covering for me while Im away on the training course. Thanks so much. Knowing that youll be teaching the kids has made me relaxed. Im sur
2、e youll get on fine with them. I thought I should leave you some notes on a couple of things that are planned for this week, and other advice that will hopefully see you through to next Friday! Tuesday: The class is going to visit the Dinosaur Museum. Make sure they take their notebooks and remind t
3、hem on Monday to bring a packed lunch and the entrance money. Thursday: Ive promised them they can watch a Disney DVD as a special treat. Its in my locker.There are some worksheets (活页练习题) to go with it. By the way, dont worry about marking them Ill do it when Im back. You know, the head teacher is
4、on the warpath about being late, so be warned! If you get to school even a minute past 8:15, shes likely to give you a real telling-off. Seriously, though, youll have a great week the kids are wonderful. Dont let Mark and Jack sit together and you shouldnt have any disciplinary (纪律的) problems! Which
5、 reminds me, if you do have any problems, just tell the head. Shes very supportive when it comes to discipline. One last thing could you leave notes on what you do, please? Best wishes, Stef21. Why did Stef write the letter to Kate?A. To talk about the training course.B. To invite her to the Dinosau
6、r Museum.C. To tell her what to do when shes away.D. To ask if shes ready to teach her students.22. On Tuesday, students should take the following things EXCEPT _.A. a notebook B. a worksheet C. a packed lunchD. the entrance money23. The underlined part “on the warpath” in Paragraph 4 can best be re
7、placed by “_”.A. angry B. easy C. doubtful D. happy24. We can infer from the letter that Mark and Jack _.A. always sit togetherB. might not get along wellC. are very good studentsD. dont like Disney moviesBBack in 2001, Pen Hadow and I traveled to the North Pole (北极). One morning wed just taken down
8、 our tent and started skiing (滑雪). Pen was in front, and I was following him. Suddenly I got a strange feeling that something was behind us. I stopped, looked back and saw a polar bear, walking towards us.Pen and I planned to stay where we were, try and look big, and frighten it away. Pen had a shot
9、gun that wed bought in Russia. That was his job. My job was to look big and to take off my skis, hold the skis in the air, make lots of noise, and frighten away the bear. Pen raised the gun and fired into the air. However, it jammed and failed to work.The bear was walking towards us. Pen tried again
10、, but again it didnt work. Then he walked towards the bear, and I thought, “Wow, Pens gone completely mad. Hes going to get eaten. What should I do?”I thought maybe I could throw a ski at it or stab (刺) it with a ski pole or something. Suddenly, the bear stopped. Pen stopped. Bang. The gun went off
11、in the air. There was a big cloud of smoke that I think surprised Pen and me more than it surprised the bear. The animal looked up, looked down, turned around and walked off. Pen turned round and said, “Quick, get the camera and take a photograph,” and that was when suddenly I felt really nervous. I
12、 couldnt even undo the zip on our bag.That was the morning of the second day of this journey. We were out there for two months fifty-nine days, but we never saw another bear that close.25. What happened to the author and Pen?A. They lost their way.B. They felt terribly ill.C. They broke their tent.D
13、. They were followed by a bear.26. Which of the following can best describe the author and Pen?A. Calm and brave.B. Caring and proud. C. Honest and friendly.D. Careful and humorous. 27. Who frightened the bear away in the end?A. The author. B. A hunter. C. Pen. D. Another animal.28. In the text, the
14、 author mainly talks about _.A. his discovery in the North PoleB. his experience in the North PoleC. why he traveled to the North PoleD. how he traveled across the North PoleCIn Britain, many theatres put on shows for children at Christmas and many theatres have a theatre-in-education team working t
15、here. This team, made up of actors and teachers, writes plays for children, usually performing them in schools. They do different plays for different age groups and the children often take part in the play in some way. Pantomime is a special kind of Christmas show for children. It is loved by people
16、 and also allows the audience (观众) to join in. “Pantomime” was the name of the Roman actor who performed shows without speaking this is where the English word “mime” comes from. A pantomime is always based on a well-known childrens story. But there are always certain types of characters in the show
17、and certain situations and events. For example, a pantomime must always include a hero, known as the “principal boy” and this principal boy is always played by a pretty girl wearing a short costume (服装). Then there is the comic older woman, known as the “dame” who is played by a man. There is always
18、 a group of men and women who sing and dance and often there is a pantomime horse. The horse is played by two men who form the “front” and “back” ends inside a “horse” costume. It is funny and it usually kicks the dame when she isnt looking. Members of the audience have to shout a warning to one of
19、the characters and argue (争论) with the character (usually the dame) when she does not believe them. When she shouts, “Oh no, it isnt,” the audience always responds with “Oh yes, it is!” The audience also learns and sings a simple song and a few children are sometimes invited to help one of the chara
20、cters during the show.29. The theatre-in-education teams _.A. are made up of famous local actorsB. write plays for the same age groupC. often give plays in their own theatresD. usually allow children to join in a play30. According to the text, a pantomime _.A. is designed to make people laughB. is m
21、ade up of three characters C. is especially popular with grown-ups D. can be watched all year round in Britain31. When the dame says, “Yes, it is”, the audience should _.A. follow her and singB. stand up and danceC. repeat what she saysD. disagree with her loudlyD “One thing I enjoy about my job is
22、that I can work on something that is actually active,” says Game McGimsey, an American volcanologist (火山学家). Part of his job includes keeping an eye on Alaskas many active volcanoes and giving people a heads-up when a volcano might erupt (喷发).Like most jobs in the sciences, volcanology requires a lo
23、t of education. McGimsey received an undergraduate degree in geology at the University of North Carolina, then landed an internship (实习期) with a geologist at the USGS (美国地质勘探局) whose area of expertise was volcanoes. After earning a graduate degree at the University of Colorado, McGimsey accepted a j
24、ob with the USGS and has been with the Alaska Volcano Observatory for 25 years.Volcanoes can influence the world in ways we might not think about. For example, on Dec. 15, 1989, a 747 jetliner (a large airplane) flew through a thick ash (灰) cloud produced by Mount Redoubt, an Alaskan volcano that ha
25、dnt erupted in 25 years. The ash caused all four engines to die, and the planes electronics went dead.“The plane was within several thousand feet of flying into the mountains below when the pilots got a couple of the engines restarted and landed safely in Anchorage,” McGimsey says. It cost nearly $8
26、0 million to repair the damage to the plane.Such situations show just how dangerous volcanoes can be. However, volcanologists know the risks and are prepared to protect themselves.“There is certainly a higher danger level in volcanology than some other jobs,” McGimsey admits. “We understand how seri
27、ous the danger is, and we dont like taking unnecessary chances. We avoid getting too close to an erupting volcano, because its not worth injury or death simply to get a rock or a photograph.”32. Before working for the USGS, McGimsey _. A. had been a pilot for 25 yearsB. knew nothing about the organi
28、zation C. had taught at the University of North CarolinaD. had studied at the University of Colorado 33. On Dec. 15, 1989, a 747 jetliner _.A. had all its engines restartedB. flew into a volcano in EuropeC. survived an air accident luckilyD. disappeared in a huge ash cloud34. What McGimsey says in t
29、he last paragraph shows his _.A. pride B. carefulness C. loneliness D. doubt35. What would be the best title for the text?A. Game McGimsey: a man of his wordB. Game McGimsey: a volcano watcherC. The eruption of Mount RedoubtD. Lost land of the volcano第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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
30、。选项中有两项为多余选项。Gold feverIn 1848, when gold was discovered in California, John Sutter was already one of the wealthiest people in America. 36 Sutter built a fort (要塞) there, and soon he had 12,000 head of cattle (牛) and hundreds of workers.By the mid-1840s, more and more Americans were coming to Calif
31、ornia. 37 He saw them as part of his new kingdom (王国). However, he had no idea that this would destroy his dream some day.At the beginning of 1848, Sutter sent James Marshall and about twenty men to the American River to build a sawmill. 38 Later he wrote, “I reached my hand down and picked it up; i
32、t made my heart beat fast, for I was certain it was gold.” 39 Hundreds of thousands of people, almost all of them men, began to prepare for the journey west. They said their goodbyes and tried to take a chance on gold: a year of pain in return for a lifetime of riches. They were called “Forty-Niners
33、” because they left home in 1849. 40 Sutter did not have gold fever. He wanted an agricultural kingdom and refused to give up his dream. In the new California, he was simply in the way. The Forty-Niners destroyed his crops (庄稼) and pulled down his fort for the building materials. In the end, he was
34、very sad and left California.A. Sutter welcomed the newcomers.B. A few films were made about the story of John Sutter. C. He was a European and moved to California in 1839.D. However, few people believed the discovery was a fact.E. The news soon spread to every village and town.F. By the end of 1850
35、, Sutters kingdom completely broke down.G. It was nearly complete when something unusual caught Marshalls eyes. 第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Have you ever flown on an airplane? Before you left, you 41 everything you would need fo
36、r your 42 in a suitcase. Most suitcases that travel on an airplane have to be 43 in special areas away from the passengers. It helps keep the plane 44 . This also frees up more room for passengers and makes them more 45 . While you were flying in the airplane, you might have had 46 looking out of th
37、e window or listening to music. Your suitcases, though, didnt get the same 47 . Where had they gone? Most airports have baggage handling systems (行李处理系统) that 48 your baggage during your trip. The systems differ from airport to airport, but baggage handlers have three 49 jobs. First, they move your
38、baggage from the check-in area to the 50 youll be catching. Then your baggage 51 sit with all the other passengers baggage in certain areas of your airplane. Second, if you have to 52 airplanes somewhere during your trip, your baggage will be moved to the new airplane you are going to 53 . Finally,
39、they will move your baggage from the airplane to a 54 area at your final destination (目的地).Of course, the systems must make sure baggage travel to the 55 airplanes. Even so, mistakes happen every day. Sometimes, baggage may 56 their airplane. When this happens, they may be found 57 and sent on the n
40、ext available airplane. Some baggage, though, gets 58 for longer periods of time and may end up in off-site storage facilities (异地仓储设施点). Baggage that can never be 59 to their owners may be given away to charity 60 they can be sold at special auctions (拍卖会).41. A. forgot B. packed C. rewrote D. disc
41、overed42. A. trip B. visit C. house D. village43. A. cleaned B. shared C. stored D. repaired44. A. safe B. fixed C. heavy D. organized45. A. careful B. beautiful C. confident D. comfortable46. A. fun B. money C. courage D. patience47. A. education B. treatment C. knowledge D. experiment48. A. make u
42、se of B. take care of C. catch up with D. break away from49. A. easy B. interesting C. main D. well-paid50. A. bus B. boat C. train D. airplane51. A. usually B. nearly C. never D. still52. A. stop B. control C. change D. choose53. A. see B. take C. save D. order54. A. picnic B. dining C. rest D. col
43、lection55. A. right B. quiet C. small D. slow56. A. meet B. follow C. miss D. destroy57. A. clearly B. quickly C. strangely D. suddenly58. A. lost B. washed C. broken D. prepared59. A. added B. lent C. introduced D. returned60. A. if B. so C. or D. but第卷第三部分： 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分
44、）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Karen: Hi, David! What made you become an author?David: I owe that to my mother, who encouraged me in my work. She always told me to do whatever I liked and have 61. _ (patient). So I could achieve the success I dreamed 62. _. Karen: Very encouraging! At what age
45、 did you know you would become a writer?David: I started writing at 12, but realized 63. _ I was a writer when I was 13.Karen: Wow! Thats 64. _ (real) young. So, how does being such a young writer influence 65. _ childhood? Do you do things like other kids or in a different way?David: I am not diffe
46、rent but my thinking is. I think in quite different ways, 66. _ makes people say “You are very different”. Karen: As a young writer, do you find time 67. _ (go) with friends to movies, concerts or do you find yourself always writing?David: I dont have time for concerts or movies not because I am a writer but because I have to study a lot. Usually I 68. _ (ask) to concentrate on my studies, writing, and 69. _ (play) outdoor games. Karen: Thats great. You 70. _ (write) ten novels so far. Are you planning on writing another book in the near future?
