高中英语必修三 Unit 5 The Value of Money（B卷提升卷）（原卷版）

1、Unit 5 The Value of Money测试卷（B卷提升卷）原卷版 【新人教版】注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Avi Wortis, known simply as

2、 Avi, writes historical novels. Historical novels mix historical facts with story-tell-ing skills. These stories took place in the past. The main characters are not always real; they exist only in stories. Avi decided to become a writer when he was a student in senior high school. This was quite a d

3、ecision because he did not write well in school. He had a problem called dysgraphia, a writing disability. The problem caused people to spell words wrongly. Avi always enjoyed reading. He read many types of books as a child. Avi believed that reading is the most important activity for a person who w

4、ants to be a writer. Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories. He creates characters that can help to bring his ideas to life. His books often deal with questions about life. Writing stories lets him explore many sides of a subject. His favorite part is to make improvements in hi

5、s writing. For him the hardest part is writing the first draft(草稿). Avis first book was published in 1970. He has since written more than 45 books. Most of them are for young-adult readers. Besides historical novels, he writes comedies (喜剧), short stories about adventures, animals and so on. The Fig

6、hting Ground, which was published in 1984, is an example of Avis historical novels. This attractive story takes place during the American Revolutionary War. We can learn from Paragraph 2 _.A. why Avi liked readingB. how Avi became a writerC. how Avi developed charactersD. why Avi decided to become a

7、 writerWe can learn from the text that Avi _.A. seldom changes his first drafts when writingB. published his first story in 1984C. believes in the importance of good charactersD. thinks reading is not important for writersWhat is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce a writer of hi

8、storical novels.B. To show how a historical novel is written.C. To describe an important historical novel.D. To discuss how to become a writer.B If you are invited to a wedding, baby shower or other celebrations, you will be expected to bring a gift. Unless you know the host very well, the gift shou

9、ld be modest in value, about $25 or so. For a wedding, the bride will have “registered ( 登 记 )” at one or two local department stores, indicating the items she prefers. You can buy the couple a gift that isnt listed, but most people buy something listed on the registry (记录簿). If you buy an item list

10、ed on the registry, be sure to tell the store that you are doing this, so that the couple doesnt receive duplicate (重复的) gifts. For a baby shower, bring a gift appropriate for a newborn baby. If you wish to give a gift when you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to yo

11、ur country. It does not need to be especially valuable or rare. Possibilities include a book about your country, an inexpensive piece of handicraft(手工艺品)or art, or something else that reflects your culture. If the children collect coins and stamps, they would be very pleased with a set of your count

12、rys coins or a selection of stamps from your country. If you owe a debt of deep gratitude to an American host family, a common way of repaying it is to take the family to a form of entertainment, such as baseball, basketball, or a good restaurant. Gift giving is not as important in America as it is

13、in other countries, so there is nothing wrong with not giving a gift. If you need help, talk to a salesperson at a department store. Tell them about the person who will be receiving the gift and the reason for the gift, and they will help you find something appropriate. 4. Why is collecting coins me

14、ntioned in the third paragraph? A. To show the important role of coins as gifts. B. To stress the popularity of coin collecting in America. C. To give an example of selecting a unique gift. D. To explain the relation between coins and culture. 5. What does the author intend to do in Para. 4? A. Intr

15、oduce a way to show gratitude. B. Add some background information. C. Summarize(总结) the previous paragraphs. D. Recommend some family-friendly activities. 6. The writer develops the passage mainly by _. A. using numbersB. giving examplesC. giving reasonsD. telling stories7. Which can serve as a titl

16、e for the text? A. How to select a giftB. Gift giving in AmericaC. Where to buy a giftD. Celebrations in AmericaCWould you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body? Does this idea scare you or make you feel safe?The first computer ID chip that could be planted under a pers

17、ons skin might be marketed very soon. Developed by Applied Digital, an American technology company based in Florida, the device (发明物) could meet the need for public security after the September 11 attacks. For airports, nuclear power plants and other high security facilities, the immediate effects a

18、re obvious. The technology could help put an end to false ID cards, because it would be difficult to remove and copy a tiny computer chip. The chip is as small as a grain of rice. The technology would also allow satellites to track a persons every movement and store medical records.These uses are al

19、ready attracting interest for tasks like fighting against kidnappings, or helping with medical operations.But some people are afraid of the loss of privacy.You always have to think about what the device could be used for tomorrow, said Lee Tien, a senior privacy lawyer in the United States.At first

20、a device is used for applications we all agree are good, but then it slowly starts being used for more than it was intended, he said.However, Applied Digital says it will soon apply for government permission for the device. It says that the first people to use the chip will be volunteers.Getting the

21、 implant (植入物) would go something like this:A person or company buys the chip from Applied Digital for about US $200. And the company encodes it with the desired information. The customer then takes the chip to their doctor, who can plant it with a large needle. The device has no power supply, rathe

22、r it is activated (激活) by a scanner running across the skin above it. Without a scanner, the chip cannot be read.Even with the privacy concern, some are already eager to use the product. Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records. Suffering from

23、 a serious illness, he wants to make sure doctors can help him quickly. Eight Latin American companies have also shown interests in the device. It could help to find any tourists who are kidnapped.8.The best title for the passage is _.A. Why Is the New ID NecessaryB. Getting a New Kind of ID Under Y

24、our SkinC. An Advertisement for ChipsD. Where to Buy the Chip9.Which of the following is true according to the text?A. In some airports and factories such device is already being used.B. The information on the chip can be read when it has its power supply.C. The technology could help put an end to f

25、alse ID cards.D. The first computer ID chip has already come into the market.10.What is the advantage with the electronic ID according to the passage?A. It can store peoples medical records and help with medical operations.B. With this people will have no fear of losing privacy.C. Its cheap to buy a

26、nd easy to get.D. It is developed by Applied Digital in Florida.11.What can we learn about Jeff Jacobs?Hes a worker in Applied Digital, a company in Florida.B. Hes a doctor who helps plant chips on people.C. He fears if he uses the chip he will lose privacy.D. Hes suffering from a serious illness an

27、d wants to buy the chip.D One morning last week I looked out of my study window and saw that it was a fine day. No, it was a glorious (极好的) day: the sun shone down from the sky without even a single cloud. But later that day, hard at work at my desk, I heard a loud drumming noise on the roof. Turnin

28、g to the window, I saw that the sky was the colour of charcoal (木炭). Rain was beginning to fall; two minutes later the rain became hail (冰雹); at some point, the hail became snow. Rain, hail or snow, it was all wet, making rivers of water. This story will give you some idea about the weather in Brita

29、in. Its extremely variable. Go ahead with your picnic in the local park by all means, but dont assume that because the sun is shining now, it will be when you open your pack of sandwiches; better take an umbrella, just in case. The weather in Britain is by no means always bad. The weather can just s

30、eem a lot like a person who has a lot of mood swings. This is one of the biggest reasons why the British talk so often about the weather: its handy. Wherever there are strangers standing or sitting close together, talk cannot be avoided, and the conversation focuses on the weather: Yes, the weather

31、has been good, hasnt it? Three whole days of sunshine this May! or What shocking weather weve been having! The unreliability of the weather is something that every Brit can agree on. That makes it a safe topic of conversation. Thus, the weathers unpredictability is actually a plus for the British, a

32、 very useful bit of our culture. Even those with different opinions on everything else in the world, such as the argument in the UK about membership of the European Union, can talk about the weather without it leading to a shouting match. Long live rainstorms in mid-July!12.Why did the writer write

33、this article?A. To describe his own experience of the different weather in Britain.B. To remind people to take an umbrella whenever they have to go out in Britain.C. To prove the uncertainty of the weather in Britain.D. To describe the weather and the way people talk about the weather in Britain.13.

34、What is the main characteristic of British weather?A. Changeability.B. Stability.C. Lack of sunshine.D. Continuous rain.14.Why do the British often start conversations by talking about the weather?A. Because they seldom trust the weather forecast.B. Because the variable weather is a safe topic of co

35、nversation.C. Because they are all interested in predicting weather.D. Because they like complaining about the terrible weather.15.What is the authors attitude towards the weather in Britain?A. Negative.B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Positive.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。选项中

36、有两项为多余选项。 Laughing is the farthest from our minds when things are not going good. We consume ourselves in sadness, tears and anger. Laughter is healthy.(16)Why cant we learn to laugh? It is okay to do so. Here are some ways to make that happen.Call or visit your best friend (17)Reminisce (追忆) on fun

37、ny times together and laugh a hearty laugh. If your best friend is not available, sit in your living room or in your bedroom and remember all the funny things you have experienced throughout your life. Laugh as loud as you can.Surround yourself with positive people Ask your siblings or closest frien

38、ds to join you for a comedy night out.(18)If the movie or show turns out disappointing, dont let that turn you down. Make some innocent fun about the movie or show. Your friends or siblings will join the conversation. (19) If you have dogs, you know how it feels to see them running towards you when

39、you come home from work.(20)And now that you are back, its play time. That will definitely put a smile on your face. Laughter does not reduce the pain you are experiencing. It lends a hand to deal with the tough times with a more positive outlook. Dont fear laughter. Embrace it.A.Spend time with you

40、r children.B.Play with your pets.C.Laughter keeps us moving forward.D.People love these pets and regard them as their good friends.E.Head out to a movie or a comedy show.F.Your friends have waited all dayor just a few minutesfor your return.G.Turn to the person with whom you shared humorous moments.

41、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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last Friday, after doing all the family shopping in the town. I wanted to have a rest before catching the train. I(21)a newspaper and some chocolate and(22)into the station coffee shop. It was a cheap self-service

42、 place with long tables to(23)at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor,(24)the newspaper and the chocolate on the table and then went to get a cup of coffee.When I came back with the coffee, there was someone(25)in the next seat.(26)was a boy, with dark glasses and old clothes, and(27)bright red at

43、the front. He had started to eat my chocolate!Naturally, I was rather uneasy about him, but I didnt want to have any(28). I just read the newspaper, tasted my coffee and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me in(29). Then he took a(30)piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I

44、didnt say anything to him. When he took a third piece, I felt more angry than uneasy. I thought, Well, I shall have the last piece. And I got it.The boy gave me a strange look, then(31)up. As he left, he shouted out, Theres something(32)with that woman! Everyone looked at me,(33)I didnt want to quar

45、rel with the boy, so I kept quiet. I did not realize that I had(34)a mistake until I finished my coffee and was ready to(35). My face turned red when I saw my unopened chocolate under the newspaper. The chocolate that I had been eating was the boys!A. stoleB. boughtC. soldD. wroteA. wentB. satC. sea

46、tedD. lookedA. sitB. seatC. lieD. laughA. pushedB. tookC. putD. pulledA. jumpingB. playingC. sittingD. sleepingA. HeB. ItC. WhoD. WhatA. cutB. washedC. coveredD. coloredA. coffeeB. troubleC. chocolateD. matterA. carelessnessB. angerC. surpriseD. happinessA. firstB. secondC. veryD. lastA. stoodB. too

47、kC. criedD. lookedA. strangeB. wrongC. okD. funnyA. andB. butC. soD. whileA. speltB. correctedC. madeD. foundA. finish B. leave C. jump D. shop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。How do we help kids make wise choices about their money? Anne Kersten, 36. _ financial teacher in Am

48、erica, says that she starts it by opening an ongoing dialogue. Kersten leads two workshops 37. _ (design) for families. Both are values-based money management workshops 38. _ provide parents with tools and talking points on how to share, save and spend money 39. _ (wise). Children who attend the wor

49、kshops receive either a blue piggy bank 40. _ a Cash Cache(贮存物). Long before Kersten began teaching other peoples kids about wise money management, she taught her own daughters. When her daughters 41. _ (be) only 4 and 5 years old, they each received a small allowance(零用钱) to learn how to share, sav

50、e and spend. “Saving is important because it helps mentally prepare for long-term 42. _ (goal), ” Kersten says, adding that her daughters knew they would be responsible for a part of their college fee. After spending a term 43. _ (study) abroad, Kerstens older daughter graduated 44. _ college last y

51、ear. She used scholarships(奖学金) along with her savings 45. _ (help) pay her way. Kerstens younger daughter saved enough to cover her fee and she will graduate debt-free. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假如你是李华，针对目前许多家长用金钱、旅游等承诺鼓励孩子努力学习，考上一所好大学的现象，给某英文报社写封短信。内容要点：1许多家长用金钱、旅游等承诺鼓励孩子努力学习，考上一所好大学； 2可能会导致学生只关注物质奖励，而减少学习乐趣； 3一旦获得想要的奖励就失去了学习动力； 4你的建议。 注意：1不要逐词逐句地翻译； 2为使语句连贯，可以适当增加细节； 3词数80左右短信开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数。DearEditor， It is a common phenomenon that _ Yours， LiHua第二节 （满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个150词左右的的故事TheMissingPlaneMH370 AllthesandhereiswhiteItfeelswonderfullyfreshandmoistbeneathmywitheredb