2017_2018学年高中英语Unit3Inventorsandinventions单元测评新人教版选修2.docx

Unit 3 Inventors and inventions (总分:150分时间:120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。W:Hello,Peter.Do you go to work by bike every day?M:Yes.Ive tried a fruit diet to lose weight,but the doctors say exercise is more effective at my age.1.How is Peter trying to lose weight?A.By going on a diet.B.By eating more fruit.C.By riding a bike.答案:CW:Hi,Bob.What are you doing here?M:Im looking for a gift for my parent.W:For your mother?M:No.Tomorrow is my fathers birthday.2.Who will receive the present?A.The mans mother.B.The womans father.C.The mans father.答案:CW:Oh,dear!I wish we had taken the lift.M:If I had known it was so far up,I wouldnt have suggested walking.3.What are the two speakers probably doing?A.Walking down a hill.B.Climbing stairs.C.Discussing a trip.答案:BW:Whats your favourite sport?M:Hm.Its hard to say.I like swimming a lot,and skating better,but I guess I like skiing most of all.4.What sport does the man like best?A.Swimming.B.Skating. C.Skiing.答案:CW:What would you like to have,sir?M:Well,Id like to have a cup of orange juice and a beef sandwich.5.Where are the two speakers staying?A.In a restaurant.B.On a farm.C.At the mans home.答案:A第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。M:Hi,Susan.Its Peter.W:Oh,hi.How are you?M:Fine.Look,I was wondering if you are free on Saturday evening.Ive got some tickets for a concert.Would you like to come?W:Oh,well,Id really like to,but Im studying for my exams at the moment,and well,Im sorry I cant.M:OK.Er,not to worry.Some other time then,I suppose.W:Oh,yeah.Right,sure.6.Why does the man call the woman?A.He wants to ask her to go out with him.B.He wants to remind her of the concert.C.He wants to help her with her study.答案:A7.What can we learn about the woman?A.She doesnt really want to go.B.She works hard at school.C.She doesnt like music.答案:B听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。W:Hey,this is Laura,Im sorry Im not in.Just leave a message.M:Hey,Laura.This is Tom.Im just calling to let you know that Ill be a little late to the game tomorrow night.I will have to work a few extra hours to finish a report.I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though.Oh,then Im planning on seeing Tim since hes been sick recently.And,one more thing,Ill drop in at my house to pick up some food for the game.See you then.8.What kind of message do you think it is?A.A short message.B.A telephone message.C.An e-mail message.答案:B9.When will the man go and see Tim?A.Between seven and eight oclock.B.Just before going to his house.C.Right after the game.答案:B听第8段材料,回答第1012题。W:You dont have the tickets,George?Its two thirty.And the flight leaves in half an hour!M:Calm down,Lily.Wait!Now I remember!I put them in the pocket of my blue jacket.Its in my suitcase.W:Thats great.Do you know how to speak Spanish?M:Not very well,but Im learning.Im taking a class in the evening.And I dont think there should be any problems when we arrive.10.When will the flight leave the airport?A.At 2:30.B.At 3:00.C.At 3:30.答案:B11.What do we learn from the woman?A.She was nervous.B.She was staying in a Spanish speaking country.C.She cant speak Spanish.答案:A12.Where are the speakers?A.At a hotel.B.On the way to a hotel.C.At the airport.答案:C听第9段材料,回答第1316题。M:Hello,Professor Ward speaking.W:Hello,my name is Ann Smith.Id like to take your course on medicinal plants.M:Im sorry,there are already too many students in that class.W:I know.But Im a student from another university,and Ill be here only 2 terms.The course isnt offered at my university and I think it would be interesting.M:I see.Have you studied much botany?Its an advanced course,you know.W:Yes,I am majoring in biology and Ive also done some economic botany on my own.M:Well,Ill do my best.Why dont you come to my office next week?Ill be in all day Wednesday.I can tell you more about the class and the other courses here.In any case,youll have to see Professor Chambers to get his approval.If all else fails you can register for my course in the spring.We will cover many of the same topics then.W:Thanks,Ill be in Wednesday.13.Why is Ann calling?A.To find out about the botany department.B.To ask if she can register for a course.C.To transfer to another university.答案:B14.What does Ann think of the course on medicinal plants?A.Its too advanced.B.Its for medical students.C.Its interesting.答案:C15.What does Professor Ward ask Ann to do?A.Change her major to botany.B.Leave his office.C.Get approval from Professor Chambers.答案:C16.What can Ann do if she cant take Professor Wards course?A.Register for a related course with Professor Wards course.B.Take a similar course in the spring.C.Do an independent study program.答案:B听第10段材料,回答第1720题。Good morning,everyone.Im Ralph Morrison,and Ill be your guide today on your hike to Summit Lake.I think youll enjoy todays trip,which will offer some wonderful views as well as some close-up looks at the areas plants and animals.Well begin with a gentle climb in this open forest before taking a short downhill walk to the river.Youll see unusually tall trees in that area and will cross the river on a big piece of wood.Our pass from there will go north.Well pass through a forest,then a large field,and cross a stream as we continue our way up to Summit Lake.The lake is small and surrounded with forest,and therere lots of fish just waiting to be caught.Well stop for lunch at the lake.Youll have an hour to relax and take photos before we start our return trip on a different path,which will take us past three small lakes before the long,steep hike back down to the river.Our last mile will be another steep uphill climb to the trails end,just 100 yards from where were about to begin.17.What is the speaker saying?A.Hiking to Summit Lake.B.Viewing plants and animals.C.Crossing a stream.答案:A18.Whats the speakers job?A.A tourist.B.A driver.C.A guide.答案:C19.How do the tourists cross the river?A.On a big piece of wood.B.On a boat.C.By swimming.答案:A20.How long will the tourists relax and take photos?A.Half an hour.B.An hour.C.One hour and a half.答案:B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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ATina Rees,50English teacher(Canadian)I wanted to be a doctor and help people.I was always playing doctor with dolls,wrapping their arms and legs in tissues!My mom was a nurse,and my two sisters are now nurses,but I went into finance.The educational requirements to be a doctor are too much for me now,but I feel Im helping people and contributing to society as a teacher.John Podeszwa,45English school owner(American)Ive always loved animals,and as a little boy I first wanted to be a frog,then a chimp.When told I had to be something human,I chose zookeeper.I worked at a zoo in high school,but I wouldnt want to do that job now,although I am fulfilling my dream of helping rescued animals,since I own a honey bear,an albino snake(患白化病的蛇),a dog and some cats!Miwa Gilligan,48Part-time worker(Japanese)As a little girl I wanted to be many things,and when my grandmother suggested that as an actress I could play various roles,that stuck with me.The Takarazuka Revue(宝冢歌剧团) was popular during my childhood,so that also inspired me.Of course I would still like to become an actress.Hiromitsu Tokunaga,55Sewage worker(Japanese)My dream job both as a child and now is to be an astronaut.I grew up during the “Space Race” era and remember well the first moon landing,the famous sci-fi movie 2001,and all the rest.I still have a strong dream of going into space,and in my lifetime hope to see regular affordable space tours for people like me!21.We know from the text that .A.Tina Rees is satisfied with her present jobB.Tina Rees once received medical educationC.Tinas two sisters do the same job as their mother doesD.their mothers preference to Tinas sisters disappointed Tina答案:A解析:细节理解题。由Tina Rees 部分中的“.but I feel Im helping people and contributing to society as a teacher.”可知,Tina Rees对于她自己目前的工作很满意。22.Who would still like to do their childhood dream job if they could?A.Miwa Gilligan and Tina Rees.B.Tina Rees and John Podeszwa.C.John Podeszwa and Hiromitsu Tokunaga.D.Hiromitsu Tokunaga and Miwa Gilligan.答案:D解析:推理判断题。由Miwa Gilligan部分中的“As a little girl I wanted to be many things,and when my grandmother suggested that as an actress I could play various roles.I would still like to become an actress.”可知,她孩提时想当演员,且现在仍想当演员。由Hiromitsu Tokunaga部分中的“My dream job both as a child and now is to be an astronaut.I still have a strong dream of going into space.”可知,从儿时到现在,他依然乐意做宇航员。两者结合,答案为D项。23.What can we infer from the text?A.People like Hiromitsu Tokunaga can go on regular affordable space tours.B.In John Podeszwas school,students are encouraged to help rescued animals.C.At least two of the people were influenced by others in their dream job choice.D.The requirements didnt stop Tina Rees from realizing her doctor dream.答案:C解析:推理判断题。通读全文可知,在选择梦想职业时,Tina Rees受母亲和两个姐妹的影响;Miwa Gilligan受祖母的影响,Hiromitsu Tokunaga受所生活的时代、人类首次登上月球等的影响。24.Which would be the best title for the text?A.Children from Different Countries Share DreamsB.What Was Your Dream Job as a Child?C.How Was Your Dream Realized?D.Children Have Different Dream Jobs答案:B解析:主旨大意题。全文介绍了四个人回忆儿时梦想的职业分别是什么、目前的职业以及对未来的憧憬,并未涉及梦想的实现过程。全文中心也不在于讨论儿童梦想职业的种类。故B项正确。BA new phone app uses vibrations(振动) from smart phones to alarm people about earthquakes.The phone app recognizes sudden shaking of the earths surface through sensors in smart phones.The new app is called MyShake.It is the work of four researchers at the University of California,Berkeley.They said they created a worldwide warning system that would inform people and give them time to prepare.The MyShake app is available only for Android phones.Smart phones are equipped with accelerometers(加速计).These instruments measure movement,like that of a car or airplane.They can also measure the shaking of a machine,building or something.Accelerometers are used in activity trackers and apps that count steps or other exercise.They are also used in global positioning system apps,also called GPS.MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic(地震的) activity.It has been programmed to know the difference between normal activity and earthquake movement.The software developers say their app is right 93 percent of the time.A smart phone sends seismic information to the app developers.If the developers receive several notice from one area,it recognizes that an earthquake may be taking place or will take place soon.Using information sent from the app,the network then estimates(估计) the location and strength of the quake in real time.MyShake can record degree 5.0 earthquakes at distances of 10 kilometers or less.MyShake uses very little power,according to its developers.Only when seismic activity is sensed by the app does it become active and sends data to the network.The app works best when your phone is resting on a flat surface,like a table.The app also shows ways to stay safer during an earthquake.The developers say it will become more effective as more people use it.25.What can we know about MyShake?A.Its the name of a new smart phone.B.It can be applied to all kinds of phones.C.It serves as a worldwide warning system.D.It can prevent the movement of the earth.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的“They said they created a worldwide warning system.”可知这是一种预警系统,故选C项。26.How can we make MyShake function better?A.By having it send data to the network frequently.B.By placing the phone as high as possible.C.By keeping it active all the time.D.By making more people use it.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一句可知使用这个软件的人越多,它的效果就会越好。27.Whats the best title for the text?A.A New Phone App Feeling EarthquakesB.A New Phone App Stopping EarthquakesC.A New Phone App Keeping You Safe in EarthquakesD.A New Phone App Making Smart Phones More Effective答案:A解析:主旨大意题。全文介绍了通过安装一种新型的手机软件可以让人们感知地震。C导学号62554015The inventor of the world wide web,Tim Berners-Lee,has won an important award which comes with a prize bag of one million euros(671,000).The “Father of the Web” was named as the first winner of the Millennium Technology Prize by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation.He said he had just been “in the right place at the right time” and did not want his photo taken.In 1991,he came up with a system to organize,link and browse(浏览)Net pages which revolutionized the Internet.The British scientist was knighted(封爵)for his pioneering work in 2003.Sir Tim created his program while he was at the particle physics institute,Cern,in Geneva.The computer code he came up with let scientists easily share research findings across a computer network.In the early 1990s,it was called the “world wide web”,and is still the basis of the web as we know it.The famous man never went on to commercialize his work.Instead he worked on expanding the use of the Net as a channel for free expression and cooperation.“The web is encouraging new types of social networks and opening up new ways for information management and business development.The web has significantly improved many peoples ability to obtain information central to their lives,”said Pekka Tarjanne,chairman of the Millennium Technology Prize award committee.Just under 80 people from 22 countries were nominated(提名)for the prize for their work in the areas of health,communication,new materials and the environment.The Millennium Technology Prize was set up by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation,an independent body backed by the public and private money which aims to recognize outstanding creations.Sir Tim currently heads up the World Wide Web Consortium(W3C) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston,where he is now based as an academic.28.It can be learned from the first two paragraphs that .A.it is Tim Berners-Lee that invented the InternetB.no one was able to surf the Net before the world wide web was inventedC.the Internet cant be used so widely without Tim Berners-Lees inventionD.the Millennium Technology Prize was set up for Tim Berners-Lee答案:C解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“.he came up with a system to organize,link and browse Net pages which revolutionized the Internet.”可推断,伯纳斯李创造了万维网,使人们能够轻松地浏览网页、获取各种信息资源,所以互联网才能广泛地被人们使用。29.After inventing the world wide web,Tim Berners-Lee .A.became the first person to receive the Millennium Technology PrizeB.became the first person to be knighted by the Queen of EnglandC.began to cooperate with many scientists in other areasD.was given over one million pounds for his great contribution答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知伯纳斯李是获得千年技术奖的第一人。30.Which of the following best describes Tim Berners-Lee? A.Optimistic.B.Modest.C.Ambitious.D.Careful.答案:B解析:细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知伯纳斯李是一个谦虚的人。31.What would be the best title for the text?A.The Millennium Technology PrizeB.Tim Berners-LeeC.The World Wide WebD.New Honor for the Webs Inventor答案:D解析:主旨大意题。本文主要介绍互联网之父伯纳斯李获得的千年技术奖,文章包含两方面的内容,一个是他的发明,另一个是因为该发明获得新荣誉,二者相结合,D项最能概括全文的内容。DAn estimated 80 percent of American adults think music lessons,though at times boring and challenging in the eyes of some kids,improve childrens ability to learn or their performance in school.They say that the satisfaction for learning to play a new song helps a child express creativity.Researchers at Harvard University,however,have found that theres one thing musical training does not do.Samuel Mehr,the leading researcher of the new study,said it is wrong to think that learning to play a musical instrument improves a childs intellectual development.The evidence comes from studies that measured the mental ability of two groups of 4-year-olds and their parents.One group attended music class;the comparison group went to a class that places importance on the optical artsarts that can be seen.“We found no evidence for any advantage on any of these tests for the kids participating in these music classes,” said Mehr.Samuel Mehr says researchers have carried out many studies in an effort to learn whether musical training can make children smarter.Only one study seems to show a small percentage increase in IQ,intellectual scores among students after one year of music lessons.He does not believe that IQ is a good measure of a childs intelligence.Therefore,the researchers in his study compared how well children in the musical training group did on mental processing tasks,then the results were compared to those of children who did not take lessons.Music lessons may not offer children a fast easy way to gain entry to the best schools later of their life,but the training is still important.Mr Mehr notes that the works of writer William Shakespeare are not taught,so the children will do better in physics.He says Shakespeare is taught because it is important for cultural reasons.“And I dont think music needs to be any different than that.”32.What attitude do most American grown-ups have towards music lessons?A.Approving.B.Uninterested.C.Doubtful.D.Uncertain.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可粗略估计,80%的美国成年人认为音乐课程能提高孩子的学习能力或是他们在学校的表现。大多数人对这个观点是同意的,故选A项。33.The underlined word “optical” in Paragraph 2 probably means “”.A.colourfulB.visualC.traditionalD.serious答案:B解析:词义猜测题。根据第二段画线后面的破折号“artsarts that can be seen”,这门艺术是可以看得见的,故选B项。34.How did Samuel Mehr draw his conclusion in the new study?A.By studying previou