高中英语选择性必修三 Unit5 Period 2 learning about language课时练习（原卷版）

1、Unit5 Period 2 Learning about language课时练习姓名：_学号：_得分：_限时：45分单词填空。（每个1分，共10分）She was s_(对感到悲伤) over the loss of her beloved pet dog.Broad leaves shone and swung gayly in r_.（有节奏）Their diet c_(包括) largely of vegetables.Dont t_(取笑) him about his weight. You are so impolite.Traffic is kept to r _(环绕)abo

2、ut an island in the middle of the area where the four roads meet.He often c_(通信) with his friends.“I feel the same way.” the boss said s_.（同情）C_ (与相比)with/to the second corporation，the first is more promising.Our excitement was beyond（无以言表） when the news came.After a day of outdoor activities，you sh

3、ould be in the m_(心情)for a good meal. II单句语法填空。（每个1分）。1. Listening_ ( comprehend) is one of the basic skills in English learning.2. My husband and I got pay rises of 8% and 10%_( respective).3.She has published more than 20 books including novels，poetry and_(literature) criticism.4. When （compare） d

4、ifferent cultures，we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing the many similarities. 5. Haiku，a Japanese form of poetry，gives a clear picture and creates a special feeling using few words， _(consist) of 17 syllables. .单句写作1.It came in upon my mind that this was all his_my departu

5、re.我想起, 那都是因为我的离开, 他才这样悲痛欲绝的。2. Her life _her husband and three children.她的生活就是围着丈夫和三个孩子转。3. This collection is _three parts : poems，essays and short stories.这本集子由诗、散文和短篇小说三部分组合而成的。4. He_ your coming for a week.他期待你的到来已经一星期了。5. He is fond of music，_，pop songs and American country music.他喜欢音乐,包括民歌、流行

6、歌曲和美国乡村音乐。IV 阅读理解。（每个2.5分）AThe Intelligent Transport team at Newcastle University have turned an electric car into a mobile laboratory named “DriveLAB” in order to understand the challenges faced by older drivers and to discover where the key stress points are.Research shows that giving up driving i

7、s one of the key reasons for a fall in health and wellbeing among older people, leading to them becoming more isolated(隔绝) and inactive.Led by Professor Phil Blythe, the Newcastle team are developing invehicle technologies for older drivers which they hope could help them to continue driving into la

8、ter life.These include custommade navigation(导航) tools, night vision systems and intelligent speed adaptations. Phil Blythe explains: “For many older people, particularly those living alone or in the country, driving is important for preserving their independence, giving them the freedom to get out

9、and about without having to rely on others.“But we all have to accept that as we get older our reactions slow down and this often results in people avoiding any potentially challenging driving conditions and losing confidence in their driving skills. The result is that people stop driving before the

10、y really need to.”Dr Amy Guo, the leading researcher on the older driver study, explains: “The DriveLAB is helping us to understand what the key stress points and difficulties are for older drivers and how we might use technology to address these problems.“For example, most of us would expect older

11、drivers always go slower than everyone else but surprisingly, we found that in 30mph zones they struggled to keep at a constant speed and so were more likely to break the speed limit and be at risk of getting fined. Were looking at the benefits of systems which control their speed as a way of preven

12、ting that.“We hope that our work will help with technological solutions(解决方案) to ensure that older drivers stay safer behind the wheel.”1What is the purpose of the DriveLAB?ATo explore new means of transport.BTo design new types of cars.CTo find out older drivers problems.DTo teach people traffic ru

13、les.2Why is driving important for older people according to Phil Blythe?AIt keeps them independent.BIt helps them save time.CIt builds up their strength.DIt cures their mental illnesses.3What do researchers hope to do for older drivers?AImprove their driving skills.BDevelop driverassist technologies

14、.CProvide tips on repairing their cars.DOrganize regular physical checkups.4What is the best title for the text?AA new model electric carBA solution to traffic problemsCDriving services for eldersDKeeping older drivers on the roadBGetting less sleep has become a bad habit for most American kids. Acc

15、ording to a new survey by the National Sleep Foundation, 51% of kids aged 10 to 18 go to bed at 10 pm or later on school nights, even though they have to get up early. Last year the Foundation reported that nearly 60% of 7 to 12yearolds said they felt tired during the day, and 15% said they had fall

16、en asleep at school.How much sleep you need depends a lot on your age. Babies need a lot of rest: Most of them sleep about 18 hours a day! Adults need about eight hours. For most schoolage children, ten hours is ideal. But the new National Sleep Foundation survey found that 35% of 10 to 12yearolds g

17、et only seven or eight hours. And guess what almost half of the surveyed kids said they do before bedtime? Watch TV.“More children are going to bed with TVs on, and there are more opportunities to stay awake, with more homework, the Internet and the phone，” says Dr Mary Carskadon, a sleep researcher

18、 at Brown University Medical School. She says these activities at bedtime can get kids all excited and make it hard for them to calm down and sleep. Other experts say part of the problem is chemical. Changing levels of body chemicals called hormones not only make teenagers bodies develop adult chara

19、cteristics, but also make it hard for teenagers to fall asleep before 11 pm.Because sleepiness is such a problem for teenagers, some school districts have decided to start high school classes later than they used to. Three years ago, schools in Edina, Minnesota, changed the start time from 7：25 am t

20、o 8：30 am. Students, parents and teachers are pleased with the results.5What is the new National Sleep Foundation survey on?A. American kids sleeping habits. B. Teenagers sleeprelated diseases.C. Activities to prevent sleeplessness. D. Learning problems and lack of sleep.6How many hours of sleep do 11yearolds need every day?A. 7 hours. B. 8 hours. C. 10 hours. D. 18 hours.7Why do teenagers go to sleep late according to Carskadon?A. They are affected by certain body chemicals.B. They tend to do things that excite them.C. They follow their parents examples.D. Th