高中英语必修三 Unit 2 Morals and Virtues（B卷提升卷）（解析版）

1、Unit 2 Morals and Virtues测试卷（B卷提升卷）解析板 【新人教板】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 When I was seven years old,

2、 my family created an ant (蚂蚁) farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we waited for the live ants to arrive. Shortly after the ants were dropped into the glass box, they got to work making tunnels (地道). I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. After hours of staring,

3、 I realized that the ants had their own jobs. With my moms help, I kept a diary of what happened each day and named the ants. On the fifth day, a disaster hit the ant farm. The pages of the diary, still wrinkled where teardrops fell, show the depth of the disaster. I had put my face so close to the

4、glass box that I knocked it over. All the tunnels fell down. Although the ants survived the earthquake, one by one they began to die. I was frightened as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother said that the ants were dying of sadness. They

5、 simply could not stand the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed. Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, but it taught me much more. Over the years, I came to realize the importance of teamwork. Working togethe

6、r, the ants were able to make an amazing world for themselves. I also learned that they should be praised for their hard work. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not realize until recently: Adversity (逆境) is a natural part of life, and must be accepted. Unlike the ants, we humans cannot

7、give up when we face disappointment. Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel falls down, we just have to build another.What happened to the ant farm on the fifth day?A heavy rain hit the ant farm unexpectedly.B. The tunnels in the glass box were destroyed.C. The ants all died when the t

8、unnels fell down.D. The ant farm was rebuilt after the accident.【答案】B【解析】本题考查细节理解题。根据第二段On the fifth day, a disaster hit the ant farm. 第五天，一场灾难袭击了蚂蚁农场。以及I had put my face so close to the glass box that I knocked it over. All the tunnels fell down. 我的脸离玻璃盒子太近，把它打翻了。所有的蚂蚁窝都坍塌了。可知，在第五天玻璃盒子里的蚂蚁窝被毁了。故选B项

9、。The mother built an ant farm to help the writer to _.learn to accept realityB. explore the natural worldC. understand how to work togetherD. realize the importance of hard work【答案】B【解析】本题考查推理判断题。根据第三段第二句Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, but it taught me much more.妈妈本希望它能教我了解自

10、然世界，但它教会了我更多。可知，母亲本希望通过建蚂蚁农场来帮助作者探索自然世界。故选B项。Which of the following would the writer most probably agree with?A. Adversity makes humans even stronger.B. Humans should try hard to avoid disasters.C. Mothers should let their kids experience failures.D. Ants are braver than humans in face of adversity.

11、【答案】A【解析】本题考查推理判断题。根据最后一段的Adversity（逆境）is a natural part of life, and must be accepted. Unlike the ants, we humans cannot give up when we face disappointment. Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel falls down, we just have to build another.逆境是生活的自然组成部分，必须被接受。与蚂蚁不同，我们人类在面对失望时不能放弃。与蚂蚁不同的

12、是，我们必须意识到，如果一条隧道坍塌，我们只需再修建一条。可知，作者可能会同意选项A的说法.Adversity makes humans even stronger.逆境使人类更加强大。故选A项。B I had difficulty in finding work when I was in my twenties. Finally, Seagulls Reuse in Leeds took me on as a volunteer. Its an environmental social enterprise that rescues 400 tonnes of paint from lan

13、dfill (垃圾填埋池) annually and repurposes it to offer a bespoke (定制的) paint-mixing service. I carved out my own role, mixing paint, working with other volunteers and assisting customers, before being hired as a decorator and full-time member of staff. It wasnt until then, in my late 20s, that I realised

14、 Im colour-blind. Mixing paint is nothing like the colour wheel you learn at school; blue and green doesnt just make green. You dont even mix different greens to make green paint. Its more technical and complex than that, and there are so many subtle (微妙的) variations. Dulux and other big companies l

15、et machines do all the work, but our process is nothing like that. We can also only use the colours we have in the warehouse that day, so we sometimes have to get creative. They have scientists, but we have our intuition (直觉), years of experience and an essential human touch and eye. Im 38 now, and

16、have been at Seagulls for 11 years. Ive learned that I struggle most with colours. I see green in dark browns and creams and some reds I see as pink. So, along with the knowledge Ive now memorised, I use different skills with customers. I get them involved by explaining how Im creating their paint a

17、nd encourage feedback (反馈). That way, were both helping each other get the perfect result. I write down things I do wrong, so I dont repeat them. If I tell customers Im colour-blind, theyre always shocked and say theyd never have guessed. I do have a visual problem, but Im not angry about it and wou

18、ldnt change it even if I could. Its made me push myself harder.Why did the author volunteer to work in Seagulls Reuse?It accepted colour-blind staff.B. It helped to save the environment.C. He had no other better jobs to do.D. He possessed a talent for the work.【答案】C【解析】本题考查细节理解题。根据第一段中的I had difficu

19、lty in finding work when I was in my twenties. Finally, Seagulls Reuse in Leeds took me on as a volunteer可知，作者当时找不到其他的工作，所以去当了志愿者。故选C项。What does Paragraph 2 tell us about mixing paint?Its rather challenging.B. Its compulsory at school.C. Its attractive to teenagers.D. Its unbearable to the author.【答

20、案】A【解析】本题考查推理判断题。根据第二段中的You dont even mix different greens to make green paint. Its more technical and complex than that, and there are so many subtle variations.(你甚至不需要混合不同的绿色来制作绿色涂料。它比那更技术和复杂，而且有许多微妙的变化。)可推知，作者认为配颜料的工作做起来很难。故选A项。How does the author improve his work?By learning from his mistakes.B.

21、 By depending more on machines.C. By turning to experts if necessary.D. By managing to see colours correctly.【答案】A【解析】本题考查细节理解题。根据第四段中的I write down things I do wrong, so I dont repeat them可知，作者通过从错误中学习来提升自己的工作能力。故选A项。What can we learn from the authors story?We shouldnt regret what weve done.B. We sh

22、ould do what were really good at.C. We shouldnt let our problems hold us back.D. We should keep learning new things all our life.【答案】C【解析】本题考查推理判断题。本文主要讲述了天生色盲的作者，凭借自己的努力把那份配颜料的工作坚持了下来，由此可推知，我们不应该让我们面临的问题阻碍我们前进。故选C项。 COur bachelor uncle lived with us, who loved hunting and fishing; and it was one of

23、 the pleasures of our young life to go fishing with him.I remember my first fishing experience as if it happened yesterday. I was very excited when I received that first fishing pole from my uncles hand, and went fishing with him. It was a still, sweet day of early summer; the leaves seemed greener,

24、 the flowers brighter, the birds merrier, than ever before.My uncle considerately placed me at the most favorable point. I threw out my line as I had so often seen others, and waited anxiously for a bite, moving the bait (鱼饵) in rapid movement on the surface of the water just like the jumps of a fro

25、g. Nothing came of it. Try again, said my uncle. Suddenly the bait sank out of sight. Now for it, thought I, here is a fish at last.I made a strong pull, and brought up a tangle of weeds. Again and again I cast out my line with aching arms, and drew it back empty. Try once more, he said, we fisherme

26、n must have patience to catch a fish. But remember, boy, he said, with his big smile, never say youve caught a fish until it is on dry ground. Its no use showing off anything until its done.How often since I have been reminded of the fish that I did not catch! When I hear people boasting of a work a

27、s yet undone, I will remember the wise caution of my uncle in that particular instance takes the form of a proverb of universal application: NEVER BOAST (吹嘘) OF YOUR FISH BEFORE YOU CATCH HIM.From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2, we can infer that_. the leaves and the flowers were not so beau

28、tiful before.B. the birds ate lots of fish and felt far merrier than before.C. that day the author was much happier than ever before.D. that day the uncle was much happier than ever before.【答案】C【解析】根据划线句子的描述：比起以前，叶子更绿了，花儿更鲜艳了，鸟儿更欢了，说明了作者陪叔叔去钓鱼，心情特别好，看什么都更美好了，故选C项。What message can we learn from the l

29、ast two paragraphs?Dont count your chickens before theyre hatched.B. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.C. One false step will make a great difference.D. True friends have hearts that beat as one.【答案】A【解析】根据倒数第二段he said, with his big smile, never say youve caught a fish until it is on

30、 dry ground. 叔叔笑着对我说：鱼儿为上岸，你就不能炫耀。言外之意：不要如意算盘打得太早，故选A项。Which of the following can best describe the authors uncle?Strong and brave.B. Wise and patient.C. Patient and strong.D. Lazy and talkative.【答案】B【解析】根据最后两段叔叔教我的道理，说明叔叔很睿智；根据倒数第三段Try again,说明叔叔很耐心，故选B项。Which of the following can be the best title

31、 for the text?A sweet day of summerB. My first fishing poleC. The way to catch a fishD. The fish I didnt catch【答案】D【解析】本文讲述了作者小时候和叔叔出去钓鱼。虽没有钓到鱼，但是的叔叔教会了他一个道理：鱼儿还未上钩就不要吹嘘，不要得意的太早。故选D项。 D There is an old saying in Chinese: To do a good job, one must first sharpen ones tools. When it comes to photograp

32、hy, however, its not exactly the case. In this years National Geographic Travel Photo Contest, Greenlandic Winter, a picture by Chinese photographer Chu Weimin, took first place in the cities category and won the overall grand prize as well. When asked why he chose Upernavik, a small fishing village

33、 in Greenland, to take his pictures, Chu described the first time he spotted the village from an airplane. Through my entire flight, I could only see the land, covered by pure white ice and snow. But I suddenly saw a big, warm dot in the far distanceUpernavik, he told National Geographic. The beauty

34、 of this tranquil (宁静的) village was beyond my imagination. It was a wow moment for me. This ability to identify a wow moment is what makes a good travel photographer.According to Chu, he was moved by Upernaviks blue tint at dusk, the warm yellow light from the windows, and the family of three walkin

35、g along the snowy street. Although he is a professional photographer, many of Chus Greenland pictures were shot with his phone. This attitude echoes that of Austrian-American photographer Ernest Haas (1921-1986). Haas told his students that they were too obsessed with cameras to understand the essen

36、ce of photography. The camera doesnt make a bit of difference, Haas said. All of them can record what you are seeing. But you have to SEE. Perhaps its not just in photography that weve put too much emphasis on the role of tools. How many of you are reluctant to start a new sport or learn new softwar

37、e simply because you dont yet have the right outfit (装备) or computer? Its true that sharpened tools make the work easier, hut as reporter Abhilash Pavuluri wrote on Firstpost: In the end, its really the artist that makes a good painting, not the paintbrush.What do we know about Chu Weimin?He is bett

38、er at photographing people than scenery.B. His awardwinning picture is set in a peaceful village.C. His shooting style stands out from other photographers.D. He is the first Chinese person to win the National Geographic Photo Contest.【答案】B【解析】根据文章第二段The beauty of this tranquil (宁静的) village was beyo

39、nd my imagination. It was a wow moment for me. This ability to identify a wow moment is what makes a good travel photographer.讲述他获奖照片拍摄的原因可知他获奖的照片是在一个和平的村庄里拍摄的。故选B项。Whats the main purpose of Paragraph 3?To explain why Chus picture stands out.B. To introduce Chus love for Upernavik.C. To recommend a

40、good place for taking photos.D. To describe Chus inspiration for the winning picture.【答案】D【解析】根据第三段”he was moved by Upernaviks blue tint at dusk,“Although he is a professional photographer, many of Chus Greenland pictures were shot with his phone.他被黄昏Upernaviks蓝色的色调所感动，窗户上温暖的黄光，三个人的家人沿着雪上的街道走着。虽然他是一

41、名专业摄影师，但 Chus格陵兰岛的许多照片都是用他的手机拍摄的。可知他创作的灵感来自黄昏。故选D项。What makes a good photographer, according to Haas?The ability to find beauty.B. Enthusiasm for photography.C. Having rich parents.D. Owning the best camera equipment.【答案】A【解析】根据第四段”Although he is a professional photographer, many of Chus Greenland p

42、ictures were shot with his phone.“哈斯告诉他的学生，他们太痴迷于相机，无法理解摄影的本质。哈斯说：他们都能记录你所看到的。但你得去看看。“由此可知我们要自己亲身实践去发现美，故选 A项。The underlined word reluctant in paragraph 5 has the closest meaning to _.gladB. unwillingC. confidentD. supposed【答案】B【解析】根据第五段Perhaps its not just in photography that weve put too much emph

43、asis on the role of tools.有多少人不愿意开始一项新的运动或学习新的软件，仅仅因为你还没有“合适的”装备或计算机？由此可知正是因为我们不愿意去开始新的学习或发现，不愿意磨练自己，故选B项。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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Teenage depression (抑郁症) isnt just a bad mood. Its a serious problem that affects every aspect of a teens life. (16) Here are s

44、ome ways of dealing with your depression. Try not to isolate (使孤立) yourself (17) Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes things worse. Make it a point to stay social, even if its the last thing you want to do.Do any physical activity Making healthy

45、lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. (18) You can benefit from exercising, which will instantly make you feel better. Physical activities can be as effective as medications (药物) for depression, so get involved in sports. Ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! (19) (20)

46、 Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher or people that you trust if exams or classes are making you anxious. Likewise, if you have a health concern you feel you cant tell to your parents, seek medical attention at a clinic, or see a doctor.AEven a short walk can be beneficial.BAs

47、k for help if youre stressedCBut dont worry; you do have some control over it.DExercise has been shown to help with depression.EYou may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything.FThe more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.GTurn to your parents for help16.【答案】C【解析】考查段中衔接题。根据前文“Its a ser

48、ious problem that affects every aspect of a teens life.这是一个严重的问题，会影响到青少年生活的方方面面。”及空后的“Here are some ways of dealing with your depression.以下是一些应对抑郁症的方法。”可知C项（但不要担心，你的确可以对它进行控制。）能够承接上下文，故选C项。17.【答案】E【解析】考查段首逻辑句。根据后文“Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only m

49、akes things worse.”可知，早上起床可能很困难，但是孤立自己只会使事情变得更糟。分析选项，E项（你可能不想看到任何人或做任何事情。）符合语境，故选E项。18.【答案】D【解析】考查段中衔接题。根据前文“Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood.选择健康的生活方式可以为你的心情带来奇迹。”及空后的“You can benefit from exercising, which will instantly make you feel better.你可以从运动中受益，这马上会使你感觉好些。”可知D项（

50、运动已被证明有助于缓解抑郁症。）能够承接上下文，故选D项。19.【答案】A【解析】考查句尾总结。根据前文“Physical activities can be as effective as medications (药物) for depression, so get involved in sports. Ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps!体育活动像药物一样有效治疗抑郁症，因此请参与运动。骑自行车或参加舞蹈课。任何活动都有帮助！”可知A项（即使距离很短的步行也是有益的。）与前文联系紧密，故选A项。20.【答案

51、】B【解析】本题考查小标题。本段主要谈到的是向他人寻求帮助。分析选项，可知B项（如果你有压力，请寻求帮助）能够作为本段的标题，故选B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。Both my parents were born to help plants grow well. Our family (21) the food we grew in our huge vegetable garden. My mother canned much of the p

52、roduce for winter, and my father sold vegetables to the stores and high schools. Our garden was the (22) of the neighborhood. But one summer, we had a (23). Someone was stealing some of our vegetables.Then one of the neighbors tipped us off that an old bachelor (单身汉), who lived a short distance from

53、 us, was seen (24) some vegetables in a nearby town. Benny didnt have a garden, so he was (25) getting his vegetables from someone elses garden. Actually, Benny wasnt a(n) (26) fellow. My dad often (27) him for part-time jobs just to help him out. My parents figured he was taking our vegetables just

54、 to earn a few extra dollars. (28) stealing is stealing. My father decided to (29) this situation in his own way: Hiring Benny to guard the garden. But the others in my family were all (30) it.When my father asked him about the job, Benny was obviously a bit (31), but he finally agreed. Needless to

55、say, there were no vegetables missing the next day. Whether or not Benny slept most of the night wasnt (32). The fact was that Dads plan was working, (33) better than my father had planned. You see, each morning, after Benny got done sleeping, guarding the garden, hed (34) long enough for breakfast

56、with us.Now, Benny got to like this garden business. By the following spring, Benny had his own garden with my fathers help. Of course. for some (35), we dont need a garden guard anymore.A. stuck toB. referred toC. depended onD. gave away【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们家依靠我们在大菜园里种的食物生活。A.stuck to粘在上面；B.ref

57、erred to提及；C.depended on依赖，依靠；D.gave away赠送，泄露。根据句意，故选C项。A. prideB. prizeC. priceD. project【答案】A【解析】本题考查名词辨析。句意：我们家的菜园是邻居的骄傲。但是有一个夏天，我们遇到了一个问题。有人偷了我们的一些蔬菜。A.pride骄傲；B.prize奖金；C.price价格；D.project工程，项目。根据句意，故选A项。A. fearB. problemC. pointD. thought【答案】B【解析】本题考查名词辨析。句意同上题。A.fear害怕；B.problem问题；C.point观点；

58、D.thought想法。此处指菜被偷的问题，故选B项。A. buyingB. growingC. gettingD. selling【答案】D【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：然后，一位邻居向我们通风报信，说有人看见一位住在离我们不远的老单身汉在附近的一个镇上卖菜。A.buying买；B.growing种植；C.getting得到；D.selling卖。根据My parents figured he was taking our vegetables just to earn a few extra dollars中的earn a few extra dollars可知，此处指卖，故选D项。25

59、.A. exactlyB. obviouslyC. extremelyD. eventually【答案】B【解析】本题考查副词辨析。句意：本尼没有菜园，所以很明显他的蔬菜是从别人的菜园里偷的。A.exactly准确地；B.obviously明显地；C.extremely特别地；D.eventually终于。根据句意，故选B项。26. A. strangeB. goodC. honestD. bad【答案】D【解析】本题考查形容词辨析。句意：实际上，本尼不是个坏家伙。A.strange奇怪的；B.good好的；C.honest诚实的；D.bad坏的。根据与Benny偷蔬菜形成转折，故选D项。A.

60、 askedB. offeredC. hiredD. invited【答案】C【解析】本题考查动词辨析。句意：我爸爸经常雇他做兼职，只是为了帮助他摆脱困境。A.asked问；B.offered提供；C.hired聘用；D.invited邀请。根据语境，故选C项。A. ButB. AndC. SoD. Instead【答案】A【解析】本题考查连词辨析。句意：我父母认为他拿走我们的蔬菜只是为了多挣点钱。但偷窃就是偷窃。A.But但是；B.And而且；C.So因此；D.Instead相反。此处表转折关系，故选A项。A. chargeB. riskC. discussD. handle【答案】D【解析