高中英语Unit3TraveljournalSectionⅢLearningaboutLanguageUsingLanguage训练落实.docx

Unit 3Section Learning about Language & Using Language.单句语法填空1With months of hard work, Lily finally(final) defeated other singers and won the competition.2I was too tired because it was not until midnight that I finished my homework.3My friend advised me that I could have my goods transported(transport) to other countries by air.4Though it was snowing hard and he didnt feel well that morning. he got up early and went to work as usual.5However hard he may try, he couldnt open the door.6This science book is difficult to_understand(understand) for a middle school student.7My father promised to take me to Beijing this summer vacation. I cant wait to_go(go) there now.8The fire happened at midnight. Luckily, nobody was in the house.9This young man is considered to be the most reliable(rely) person in this company.10The weather was so cold that I didnt like to leave my room.阅读理解AMy heroes are the Singapore Womens Everest Team. In 2009, they became the first allwomen team to climb Mount Everest. The team of six young women trained for seven years before they climbed the mountain. It was difficult for them to train because Singapore doesnt have any snow or any mountains. But they didnt stop, and in the end they made it. They worked hard every day for their dream so I really admire(钦佩) them.Lance Reed, 16, from BritainMy mum, Mary Evans, is a real hero. I have a very big family, with two brothers and three sisters. My mum works very hard every day to look after us, and she is very busy. She always makes time for everyone and she always listens to me if I have a problem. I really respect(尊敬) my mum because she always looks after my family and makes sure we have everything we need.Mark Sterling, 17, from AmericaI admire the Salwen family from Atlanta, USA. In 2006, they made a very unusual choice. They decided to sell their house and give half of the money to charity(慈善事业)They moved into a smaller house and gave $800,000 to charities in Ghana. I really respect them because they gave their money to people who needed it.William Kloster, 17, from CanadaI really admire Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple. He invented a new kind of technology. Apple technology is very intelligent(智能的). The products that he made are also really beautiful. Steve jobs created a successful business in IT. I was very sad when he died in October 2011. I respect him because he changed the way people use technology all over the world.Richard Hale, 18, from Australia【文章大意】本文是应用文。文章是四个来自世界不同地方的人对自己心目中英雄的陈述。1What do we know about the Singapore Womens Everest Team?AThey thought of giving up during training.BThey trained very hard outside Singapore.CThey made history as mountaineers.DThey never expected to make it.解析：C细节理解题。根据第一段中的In 2009, they became the first allwomen team to climb Mount Everest可知，新加坡女子登山队在2009年攀登珠穆朗玛峰时创造了历史。2William admires the Salwen familys _.AwealthBcourageCsuccess Dkindness解析：D推理判断题。根据第三段描述Salwen一家将自己的房子卖掉并将一半的钱捐给慈善事业以及最后一句I really respect them because they gave their money to people who needed it可知，William钦佩这家人的善心。3Who is closest to his hero?AMark. BWilliam.CRichard. DLance.解析：A推理判断题。根据第二段中的My mum，Mary Evans, is a real hero 可知，Mark心目中的英雄是一个和他很亲近的身边人。而其他三位分别是：来自英国的Lance崇拜新加坡的女子登山队，来自加拿大的William崇拜美国的Salwen一家，来自澳大利亚的Richard崇拜美国的乔布斯。BOne of Scotlands most active centenarians(百岁的人)，Lady Morton, drove for nearly 80 years. She loved driving and spent the war years as an ambulance(救护车) driver for Bangour Hospital. Aged 100 she was still driving around Edinburgh, up to Perthshire and elsewherethe oldest among all drivers in Scotland. But she had her first ever accident several days after her 100th birthdayshe hit a traffic island(a raised area in the middle of a road where people can wait until it is safe to cross) when she took her new car for a drive in Edinburgh.Lady Morton, who celebrated her 100th birthday in July, was given a car as a surprise present. She talked about the accident which happened that night. “I wasnt going fast, but I hit a traffic island. I couldnt see it, because it had no lights, which I think is unbelievable and unreasonable. But I am all right and luckily my car want badly damaged(损坏)”Although Lady Morton had the accident, she didnt plan to stop driving.“Some people are just born to drive, and I think I am one of them. Ive been a good driver since the first time I got in a car，” she said. “Im musical, so I listen to the sound of the car to know when to change gear(档位)”Lady Morton bought her first car in 1927. The main change she had noticed since then is the traffic. “Its appalling. However, I dont mind it, because I am experienced, but I feel very sorry for beginners，” she said.【文章大意】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了苏格兰一名最年老的司机的故事。4What was special about Lady Morton?AShe was 100 years old.BShe had the fewest traffic accidents.CShe was the oldest driver in Scotland.DShe had the most years of driving experience.解析：C细节理解题。根据第一段中的Aged 100 she was. the oldest among all the drivers in Scotland可知，Lady Morton的特别之处在于她是苏格兰最年老的驾驶员。5How did Lady Mortons first accident happen?AShe had poor eyesight.BShe was driving too fast.CThe traffic island was dark.DThe lights of her car werent on.解析：C细节理解题。根据第二段中的because it had no lights可知，由于安全岛晚上没有灯光，光线非常暗，因此Lady Morton才出了交通事故。6What do Lady Mortons words in Paragraph 3 suggest?AShe had a deep love for cars.BShe was quite good at driving.CShe had a great musical ability.DShe drove better than any other driver.解析：B推理判断题。根据第三段中Lady Morton说的Some people are just born to drive, and I think I am one of them. Ive been a good driver since the first time I got in a car可知，她认为自己很擅长开车。7What does the underlined word “appalling”in the last paragraph mean?AVery good. BFantastic.CNot bad. DTerrible.解析：D词义猜测题。根据划线词后的However, I dont mind it和but I feel very sorry for beginners可知，作为一名有着将近80年驾龄的老司机，Lady Morton认为现在的交通状况太糟糕了。.七选五The right jobMany young people spend hour after hour considering what to do when they finish school. It is only a few who think about their choice of career(职业) and know what skills will get them there. For the rest of us, its a case of just waiting to see what comes along. _1_ Now, here are a few things which can make choosing a good career a little easier.The first thing you should do is get to know what your interests are. _2_ Are they physical or intellectual(智力的) activities, indoor or outdoor, with other people or alone?It is also important to know what your values and priorities(优先考虑的事) in life are. Whats more important to you? Is it wealth or a comfortable family life? Knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are helps a lot, too. _3_ Do you find problemsolving easy?You may take a gap year(间隔年)between school and university, and work as a volunteer. _4_ Youll also learn new skills and get experience that will prove priceless later in life. After all, employers want those experienced and skilled people.Finally, you should never forget that whatever you choose, you dont necessarily have to do it forever. _5_The important thing is to be satisfied with your life. As work plays such a key part in it, having a good career needs to be a priority.AWhat are you good at?BYou could change your mind whenever you want.CAsk people who are already working in that field.DAsk yourself what kind of activities