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

1、Unit 5 The Value of Money测试卷（B卷提升卷）解析版 【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 _.why Avi liked readingB. how Avi became a writerC. how Avi developed charactersD. why Avi decided to become a wr

7、iter【答案】B【解析】本题考查细节理解题。阅读第二段，我们可以可以知道该段讲述的是关于Avi如何成为一名作家的。故选B项。We can learn from the text that Avi _.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 writers【答案】C【解析】本题考查细节理解题。文本倒数第二

8、段相关语句Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories. He creates characters that can help to bring his ideas to life.（Avi也认为，坚强的性格造就了坚强的故事。 他创造的人物可以帮助他的想法生活。） 故选C项。What is the authors purpose in writing the text?To introduce a writer of historical novels.B. To show how a historical nove

9、l is written.C. To describe an important historical novel.D. To discuss how to become a writer.【答案】A【解析】本题考查作者写作目的题。通读全文，文章向大家介绍一位历史小说家。故选A项。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 should

10、 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 listed

11、 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 your

12、 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 country

13、s 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 in

14、 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 ment

15、ioned 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. 【答案】C【解析】本题考查推理判断题。根据第三段第一句If you wish to give a gift when

16、 you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to your country. 可知如果你想在回国时送一件礼物, 最好的礼物是属于你的国家的独一无二的东西。下文则列举了收集硬币, 可知是为了举一个选择独特礼物的例子。故选C项。5. What does the author intend to do in Para. 4? A. Introduce a way to show gratitude. B. Add some background information. C. Summarize(总结

17、) the previous paragraphs. D. Recommend some family-friendly activities. 【答案】A【解析】本题考查推理判断题。根据第四段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. 可知如果你对一个美

18、国寄宿家庭怀有深深的感激之情, 一种常见的报答方式是带他们去看一场娱乐活动, 比如棒球运动、篮球运动或去一家不错的餐馆。即第四段作者是想介绍一种表达感激的方法。故选A项。6. The writer develops the passage mainly by _. A. using numbersB. giving examplesC. giving reasonsD. telling stories【答案】B【解析】本题考查推理判断题。文章第二、三、四段分别列举了婚礼、回国送礼物以及想要表达感激三种送礼的场合来论述, 可知作者是通过举例子的方式来展开这篇文章的。故选B项。7. Which c

19、an serve as a title for the text? A. How to select a giftB. Gift giving in AmericaC. Where to buy a giftD. Celebrations in America【答案】B【解析】本题考查主旨大意题。文章内容主要为说明在美国不同的场合, 比如受邀参加婚礼、婴儿洗礼或其他的庆祝活动时, 需要带什么样的礼物。故选B项。CWould you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body? Does this ide

20、a scare you or make you feel safe?The first computer ID chip that could be planted under a persons 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.

21、 For airports, nuclear power plants and other high security facilities, the immediate effects are 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

22、 allow satellites to track a persons every movement and store medical records.These uses are already 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 co

23、uld be used for tomorrow, said Lee Tien, a senior privacy lawyer in the United States.At first 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 permissi

24、on for the device. It says that the first people to use the chip will be volunteers.Getting the 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 ch

25、ip to their doctor, who can plant it with a large needle. The device has no power supply, rather 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 F

26、lorida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records. Suffering from 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.The best

27、 title for the passage is _.Why Is the New ID NecessaryB. Getting a New Kind of ID Under Your SkinC. An Advertisement for ChipsD. Where to Buy the Chip【答案】B【解析】本题考查主旨大意题。根据第一段Would you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body?和第二段The first computer ID chip that could be pl

28、anted under a persons skin might be marketed very soon及下文内容可知，本文主要讲述的是安装在皮肤内的电子身份证。B项最适合做本文的标题。故选B项。Which of the following is true according to the text?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 tec

29、hnology could help put an end to false ID cards.D. The first computer ID chip has already come into the market.【答案】C【解析】本题考查细节理解题。根据第二段The technology could help put an end to false ID cards, because it would be difficult to remove and copy a tiny computer chip.可知，这项技术有助于帮助解决身份证造假的问题。故选C项。What is the

30、 advantage with the electronic ID according to the passage?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 and easy to get.D. It is developed by Applied Digital in Florida.【答案】A【解析】 本题考查细节理解题。根据第三段These

31、 uses are already attracting interest for tasks like fighting against kidnappings, or helping with medical operations.及最后一段Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records.可知，这种电子身份证可以存储人们的医疗记录，帮助医疗手术。故选A项。What can we learn about Jeff Jacobs?Hes a wor

32、ker 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 and wants to buy the chip.【答案】D【解析】本题考查细节理解题。根据最后一段Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the

33、 chip to store his medical records. Suffering from a serious illness, he wants to make sure doctors can help him quickly.可知，Jell Jacobs遭受着疾病的困扰，想成为第一个买这种芯片的人。故选D项。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 do

34、wn 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. Turning 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

35、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 Britain. 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 op

36、en 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 seem 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 the

37、re are strangers standing or sitting close together, talk cannot be avoided, and the conversation focuses on the weather: Yes, the weather 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 eve

38、ry Brit can agree on. That makes it a safe topic of conversation. Thus, the weathers unpredictability is actually a plus for the British, a 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 Europ

39、ean 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 this article?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

40、. To prove the uncertainty of the weather in Britain.D. To describe the weather and the way people talk about the weather in Britain.【答案】D【解析】根据文章讲述了英国的天气多变，而且英国人经常谈论天气来开始谈话，这是一个安全的话题；即使是那些看法不同的人也可以谈论天气。由此可知，作者是为了描述英国的天气和人们谈论天气的方式。故选D项。13.What is the main characteristic of British weather?Changeabil

41、ity.B. Stability.C. Lack of sunshine.D. Continuous rain.【答案】A【解析】根据第三段中的This story will give you some idea about the weather in Britain. Its extremely variable.（这个故事会让你对英国的天气有所了解。它是多变的。）以及下文提到的天气变化可知，英国的天气是多变的。故选A项。14.Why do the British often start conversations by talking about the weather?Because

42、they seldom trust the weather forecast.B. Because the variable weather is a safe topic of conversation.C. Because they are all interested in predicting weather.D. Because they like complaining about the terrible weather.【答案】B【解析】根据第五段中的This is one of the biggest reasons why the British talk so often

43、 about the weather: its handy.（这就是英国人经常谈论天气的最大原因之一：天气谈起来很方便。）以及That makes it a safe topic of conversation.（这使得它成为一个安全的话题。）可知，谈话从谈论天气开始是一个安全的话题。故选B项。15.What is the authors attitude towards the weather in Britain?A. Negative.B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Positive.【答案】D【解析】根据最后一段中的Even those with diffe

44、rent 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!可知，对其他任何事情持有不同看法的人都可以谈论天气，而不会导致一场争吵。由此可知，作者对英国天气是持积极肯定的态度。故选D项。第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满

45、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 you

46、r best friend (17)Reminisce (追忆) on funny 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 pe

47、ople Ask your siblings or closest friends 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 feel

48、s to see them running towards you when 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 lau

49、ghter. Embrace it.A.Spend time with your 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

50、 with whom you shared humorous moments.16.【答案】C【解析】根据后文“Why cant we learn to laugh？It is okay to do so. Here are some ways to make that happen.（为什么我们不能学会笑?这是好的。以下是实现这一目标的一些方法。）”可推测设空处应是谈到微笑的作用。而C选项意为“笑可以帮助我们向前进”，符合语境。故选C项。17.【答案】G【解析】根据后文“Reminisce (追忆) on funny times together and laugh a hearty lau

51、gh.（回忆有趣的时光，放声大笑。）”以及小标题关键词“best friend”可知设空处应谈到其他人。而G选项意为“向那些一起经历美好时光的朋友求助”，符合语境，故选G项。18.【答案】E【解析】前文“Ask your siblings or closest friends to join you for a comedy night out.”与E选项“Head out to a movie or a comedy show.”都出现了关键词comedy，都是在讲看喜剧这件事情。故选E项。19.【答案】B【解析】后文“you have dogs, you know how it feels

52、 to see them run towards you when you come home from work.（你有狗，你知道当你下班回家看到它们朝你跑来是什么感觉。）”可知养宠物对于你保持微笑的作用。而B选项“Play with your pets.”（和你的宠物一起玩耍），符合本段大意。故选B项。20.【答案】F【解析】根据后文“And now that you are back, its play time.”可知，现在你回来了就要和它一起玩了，说明它等了你很久，而F选项“Your friends have waited all dayor just a few minutesfo

53、r your return.（你的朋友（宠物）已经等你一天了，或者只是几分钟等你一起玩耍。）”，符合文意。故选F项。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

54、)into the station coffee shop. It was a cheap self-service 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

55、, with dark glasses and old clothes, and(27)bright red at 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)

56、piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I 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

57、that woman! Everyone looked at me,(33)I didnt want to quarrel 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 th

58、e boys!A. stoleB. boughtC. soldD. wrote【答案】B【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：我买了一份报纸和一盒巧克力走进了车站的咖啡店。A.偷；B.买；C.卖；D.写。根据上一句I wanted to have a rest before catching the train.可知，作者是买了一份报纸和一些巧克力走进了车站的咖啡店。故选B项。A. wentB. satC. seatedD. looked【答案】A【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意同上。A.去；B.坐；C.使就坐；D.看。根据语境可知，作者上火车之前想休息一下，所以此处应是进入咖啡厅；go into进入

59、。故选A项。A. sitB. seatC. lieD. laugh【答案】A【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：那是个便宜的自助咖啡店，有很长的桌子可以在旁边坐下来。A.坐；B.使就坐；C.躺，位于，说谎；D.笑。根据文章语境可知，此处指坐在桌子旁休息一下；sit at the tables在桌子旁边坐下来。故选A项。A. pushedB. tookC. putD. pulled【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：我把沉重的包放在地板上，把报纸和巧克力放在桌子上，然后去拿了一杯咖啡。A.推；B.拿走；C.放；D.拉。根据空后the newspaper and the chocolate on

60、 the table可知，此处指把报纸和巧克力放在桌上。故选C项。A. jumpingB. playingC. sittingD. sleeping【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：当我端着咖啡回来时，有人坐在旁边的座位上。A.跳；B.玩；C.坐；D.睡觉。根据空后in the next seat可知，此处指坐在旁边的座位上。故选C项。A. HeB. ItC. WhoD. What【答案】A【解析】本题考查代词辨析。句意：他是个男孩，带着黑眼睛，穿着旧衣服，额头染着明亮的红头发。A.他；B.它；C.谁；D.什么。根据空后was a boy可知，坐在旁边座位的人是个男孩，所以应用He来指