1、人教版（2019）高中英语选择性必修第一册UNIT 1单元测试卷UNIT 1PEOPLE OF ACHIEVEMENT (时间:90分钟满分:120分)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。AYou probably know who Marie Curie was,but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson.Of the outstanding ladies listed below,who do you think was the mo
2、st important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank.Addams helped the poor and worked for peace.She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need.
3、In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it werent for Rachel Carson,the environmental movement might not exist today.Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on
4、 humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor(1930-present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School,in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and,in 1981,the first woman to join the
5、 US Supreme Court.OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913-2005)On 1 December 1955,in Montgomery,Alabama,Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger.Her simple act landed Parks in prison.But it also set off th
6、e Montgomery bus boycott.It lasted for more than a year,and kicked off the civil-rights movement.“The only tired I was,was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A.Her social work.B.Her teaching skills.C.Her efforts to win a prize.D.Her community background.2.What
7、 was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A.Her lack of proper training in law.B.Her little work experience in court.C.The discrimination against women.D.The poor financial conditions.3.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US ?A.Jane Addams.B.Rachel Car
8、son.C.Sandra Day OConnor.D.Rosa Parks.BI always feel sorry for world leaders busy dealing with fights between nations.When my three children were young,most days it was hard to keep my house from becoming a battlefield.It got worse as they grew older.Three years ago,Zack,then 16,couldnt make it thro
9、ugh a day without making his sisters,Alex 11 and Taryn 9,angry.My husband and I tried to be understanding the boy at such an age.We reasoned,punished,and left heartfelt notes on his bed about how he was hurting our family.His answer was “I say it because its true.”I even tried telling the girls to f
10、ight back.Bad idea.Now I had three children at war.Whatever I said to them,they paid no attention.When there was no way out,I told everything to my sister,Mary,in an email.She replied,“Dont email me.Email him.”Our son was online every day,mailing and talking with his friends.Maybe he would actually
11、hear me this way.I didnt say anything different,but email just took the tension away.Thered be no shouting or door banging.Zack wouldnt feel under attack.Zack didnt reply for days.When he finally did,his entire message was four small words.I smiled when I read them,“Youre right.Im sorry.”The childre
12、n still fought,of course,but Zack changed.Best of all,I now have a better way to talk with not one but three of them.I like it that they dont tune me out as much as they used to.They like not having to listen to me shouting to them.Or as Alex says,“Youre so much nicer online.”All I know is that the
13、house is quiet.But were talking.4.What was the trouble before the online talk in the family?A.The children couldnt get along peacefully.B.The writer failed to understand her daughters.C.The family found it difficult to keep the house clean.D.The parents were not willing to talk with their children.5
14、.The writer emailed her sister .A.to escape from the problemB.hoping shed email the boyC.to tell her about the family problemD.asking about child-raising6.The underlined phrase “tune me out” in the passage probably means “”.A.pay no attention to meB.get angry with meC.quarrel with meD.keep me out of
15、 their rooms7.Why does the writer feel sorry for world leaders busy dealing with fights between nations?A.Because she doesnt think the leaders are successful.B.Because she doesnt think fights can be stopped.C.Because she has nothing to do with the leaders.D.Because she can understand that the leader
16、s job is hard.CWhen Albert Einstein was young,he was a quiet child who spent much of his time alone.He was slow to talk and had difficulty in learning to read.When Albert was five years old,his father gave him a compass.Albert was filled with wonder when he discovered that the compass needle always
17、pointed in the same directionthe north.He asked his father and his uncle what caused the needle to move.Their answers were difficult for Albert to understand.Yet he spent a lot of time thinking about them.He said later that he felt something must be hidden behind things.Albert didnt like school.The
18、German schools of that time were not pleasant.Students couldnt ask questions.Albert said he felt as if he were in prison.One day Albert told his uncle Jacob how much he hated school,especially mathematics.His uncle told him to solve mathematical problems by pretending to be a policeman.“You are look
19、ing for someone,” he said,“but you dont know who he is.Call him X.Find him by using your mathematical tools.”Albert learnt to love mathematics.He was studying the complex mathematics of calculus(微积分) while all his friends were still studying simple mathematics.Instead of playing with his friends he
20、thought about things such as “What would happen if people could travel at the speed of light?”Albert wanted to teach mathematics and physics.He graduated with honours,but it was a pity that he could not get a teaching job.8.According to paragraph 2,we can learn that Albert Einstein .A.was interested
21、 in the compassB.wanted to be a great scientistC.was not clever enoughD.didnt like thinking by himself9.Why did Albert Einstein hate school?A.He couldnt play with his friends there.B.Students were not allowed to ask questions.C.The schools were like prisons at that time.D.He had to learn mathematics
22、 that he didnt like.10.What does the underlined word “complex” probably mean?A.Useful.B.Difficult.C.Boring.D.Interesting.11.We can learn from the passage that .A.Einstein became a mathematics teacher after graduationB.Einstein gradually loved mathematics with his uncles helpC.Einsteins uncle was a p
23、olicemanD.Einstein liked playing with other childrenD“You can use me as a last resort(选择),and if nobody else volunteers,then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球) club.I guess that theres probably some demanding work
24、 schedule,or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport.She may just need a little persuading.So I try again and tug at the heartstrings.I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on. At this point
25、 the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright.Yes,Ill do it.”Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many.The unwilling parent organises the meal schedule,sends out emails,and collects money for end-of-season gifts.Somewhere along the way,the same
26、 parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team.The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season.Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still,most of us volunt
27、eers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close.That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more:Connecting to the community(社区)as you freely give your time,money,skills,or services provides a real joy.Volunteering just feels so good.In
28、 that sense,Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit.However,if others benefit in the process,and I get some reward too,does it really matter where my motivation lies?12.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1?A.She knows little about
29、 the club.B.She isnt good at sports.C.She just doesnt want to volunteer.D.Shes unable to meet her schedule.13.What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Encourage teamwork.B.Appeal to feelings.C.Promote good deeds.D.Provide advice.14.What can we learn about the p
30、arent from paragraph 3?A.She gets interested in lacrosse.B.She is proud of her kids.C.Shell work for another season.D.She becomes a good helper.15.Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A.It gives her a sense of duty.B.It makes her very happy.C.It enables her to work hard.D.It brings her mate
31、rial rewards.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。The most successful people all have certain habits in their daily routines.These habits help contribute to their success.Forming a new good habit can be a struggle,but it is well worth the effort.16.Set your goal.Before
32、you can begin to work on your new habit,it is worthwhile to consider your goal.17.Make sure that your goal is specific,measurable and realistic to increase your chances of success.18Choosing the habits that are most likely to help you achieve your goal is important.After you have set your goal and w
33、orked out all the specifics of achieving that goal,identify a habit that is part of achieving that goal.Consider what good habit would help you accomplish that goal.Consider your motivation.Once you have identified your goal and the new habit you need to accomplish this goal,take some time to consid
34、er your motivation.19.Good motivation can be the difference between success and failure in terms of forming a new habit.So take your time to consider your motivation.Give yourself time.Forming a new habit can take a long time.Some people can form a new habit in as little as a few weeks,while other p
35、eople will take several months.As you work to form your new habit,just keep in mind that it may be a while before it comes true.20.A.Identify ways to achieve goalsB.Find the habit you want to formC.Good habits are sure to make you a successD.Here are the four steps you can follow to form good habits
36、E.Figure out exactly what you hope to accomplishF.Try to be patient with yourself as you form your new habitG.Your motivation is the reason you want to form this new habit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。An English man is being praised for his act of k
37、indness.He 21 an expensive bike for 80 only so he could return it to its 22 owner.26-year-old Burke was about to leave the 23 after finishing his routine physical exercises when he was 24 by three men asking if he wanted to buy a bike.Burke was immediately 25 of its origin since they were trying to
38、sell the 1,350 bike for 80.Apart from that,he 26 there was a bike lock still 27 to the rear wheel(后轮).After Burke got the bike,he posted a photo of it on social media to 28 its owner.Within hours,Burke was 29 by the bikes owner on the phone,whose house had been burgled(入室盗窃).The mans 30 for its retu
39、rn was beyond words.He tried to 31 the money to Burke,but Burke refused,telling 32 that he “didnt feel right taking money from the unfortunate man.”Burke has since been reported by social media for his “heroic” deed,although he 33 that he did not return the bike for media attention.34,Burke was deli
40、ghted to receive the online 35 to his honesty.21.A.rentedB.purchasedC.soldD.borrowed22.A.carelessB.desperateC.generousD.original23.A.gymB.officeC.factoryD.station24.A.persuadedB.requiredC.approachedD.begged25.A.awareB.skepticalC.confidentD.nervous26.A.ignoredB.understoodC.predictedD.noticed27.A.atta
41、chedB.exposedC.comparedD.adjusted28.A.consultB.trackC.protectD.educate29.A.praisedB.visitedC.reachedD.reminded30.A.preferenceB.thankfulnessC.loveD.enthusiasm31.A.put inB.get outC.set asideD.pay back32.A.reportersB.ownersC.audiencesD.bike-lovers33.A.promisedB.deniedC.stressedD.accepted34.A.ThereforeB
42、.OtherwiseC.MeanwhileD.However35.A.welcomeB.displayC.assessmentD.discussion第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In ancient China lived an artist 36. _ paintings were almost lifelike.The artists reputation had made him proud.One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait(画像) done s
43、o he called all great artists to come and present their 37. _ (fine) work,in which he could choose the best.The artist was sure he would 38. _ (choose),but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperors chief minister,the old man laughed.The wise old man told him to travel to the Li Riverperhaps
44、he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.Filled with 39. _ (curious),the artist packed his bags and left.40. _ he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary(传奇的) artist,they smiled and 41. _ (point) down the river.The next morning he hired a
45、boat and set out 42. _ (find) the well-known painter.As the small boat moved 43. _ (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water.He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue.And when he saw the mists rising from the ri
46、ver and the soft clouds 44. _ (surround) the mountain tops,he was reduced to tears.The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist 45. _ earth,Mother Nature.第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以身边值得尊敬和爱戴的人为题,写一篇短文参赛,内容包括:1.人物简介;2.尊敬和爱戴的原因。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料
47、,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。9-year-old Igor lived in a huge forest in the north of Russia.His father was a woodcutter and his mother was a tailor.The boy liked playing with animals in the forest,and knew the names of different birds and their songs.One freezing winter,Igor was seriously ill and the doctor who was from big cities told his parents that only surprise could save him.Lying all day in bed,Igor only wanted his father to catch a bird so he could play with it.But in winter there were no birds in the forest.“You could make him
