高中英语选择性必修二 Unit 3 单元素养评估测试A卷（原题版）(全国新高考地区使用) -2021-2022学年课后培优练

1、Unit 3 Food and culture单元素养评估A卷 第一部分阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AFood serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific mean

2、ing, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the fam

3、ily dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an importan

4、t role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who receive

5、s it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving redcolored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bre

6、ad, and mooncakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.1According to the passage, sharing bread .Aindicates a lack of foodBis a custom unique to

7、rural areasChas its roots in birthday celebrationsDcan help to develop unity2What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?ATrust. BSuccess. CHealth. DTogetherness.3The author explains the role of food in celebrations by .Aanalyzing causes Bmaking comparisonsCusing exampl

8、es Ddescribing processes BMike Hayes of Rochelle，Illinois，proved he was smart in his first year at college. In 1987，while he was a student in the first year of the University of Illinois，he had gotten $2,500 from a job working at a store，but that money would not go far to pay the four years of tuiti

9、on(学费) and college expenses that added up to around $28,000. His middleclass family had already put his older brothers through college. While Mikes parents would have helped him to pay，Mike decided he did not want his parents going into debt for him. He came up with an idea to solve this problem. Mi

10、ke wrote to Chicago Tribune writer Bob Greene. He wanted each of the newspapers readers to send him a penny(分)Greene thought the idea sounded fun and agreed to do it. He shared Mikes letter with his readers on September 6,1987. “Just one penny，” Mike said. “A penny doesnt mean anything to anyone. If

11、 everyone who is reading your reports looks around the room right now，there will be a penny on the corner of the desk，or on the floor. Thats all Im asking. A penny from each of your readers. ”In less than a month，the Many Pennies for Mike fund(基金) had around $23,000. Donations(捐款)were received from

12、every state in the United States，and even Mexico，Canada，and the Bahamas. So，Mike achieved his $28,000 goal and went on to learn food science from the University of Illinois. In the end，Mike had this to say about the whole thing，“I just want to express my thanks to everyone. . . right now Im feeling

13、that the world is a pretty great place. ”4What troubled Mike when he was in his first year at college?AHe couldnt afford his tuition. BHe failed to find a parttime job. CHis parents were unwilling to help. DHis parents had huge debts to pay off. 5Why did Mike write to Greene?ATo ask for help. BTo se

14、nd his greetings. CTo express his thanks. DTo introduce himself. 6What can we infer from Paragraph 4 about Mike?AHis fund needed more donations. BHe became rich and successful. CHis plan really worked. DHe asked for too much. 7Whats the best title for the text?APennies for ReadersBThe Value of Educa

15、tionCMikes Business in CollegeDThe One Penny College Fund CScientists have found that eating dark chocolate appears to lower the risk of depression by four fold. While 7.6 percent of the 13,000 people surveyed reported depressive symptoms, just 1.5 percent of the chocolate eaters did. The study also

16、 found that the people who consumed the most of any chocolate were also 57 percent less likely to report depressive symptoms.The study is the first to examine the association with depression according to the type of chocolate consumed. The team assessed data from 13,626 adults from the US National H

17、ealth and Nutrition Examination Survey.A range of other factors including height, weight, marital status, education, household income, physical activity, smoking and chronic (慢性的) health problems were also taken into account to ensure the study only measured chocolates effect on depressive symptoms.

18、After adjusting for these factors, it was found that individuals who reported eating any dark chocolate in two 24-hour periods had 70 percent lower odds of reporting clinically relevant depressive symptoms in the previous two weeks than those who reported not eating chocolate at all.Chocolate contai

19、ns a number of psychoactive ingredients (精神活性成分) which produce a feeling of euphoria (兴奋感) similar to that of cannabinoid (大麻素), found in cannabis. It also contains phenylethylamine (苯基乙胺), which is believed to be important for regulating peoples moods. However British scientists urged caution about

20、 the findings, suggesting that the decision to eat dark chocolate could be linked to other health factors. For example, people who choose dark chocolate may be more health conscious in general, which is known to protect against depression.Depressed people are also more likely to crave more sugary fa

21、tty foods and so could be less likely to pick a dark alternative when choosing chocolate.8.What is the aim of the study?A.To find a cure for depression.B.To find out the cause of depression.C.To research on the ingredients of chocolate.D.To study association between depression and chocolate.9.What i

22、s phenylethylamine?A.Something that can make people excited.B.Something that can adjust peoples moods.C.Something that can make people depressed.D.Something that can make people overweight.10.What is British scientists attitude toward the findings?A. Supportive.B. Negative.C. Doubtful.D. Cautious.11

23、.What are depressed people more likely to do?A. Eat sugary fatty foods. B. Have dark chocolates.C. Exercise outdoors.D. Concern about health. DSkyscrapers are the symbol of urban life. City people are used to seeing tall buildings and apartments. Farms, on the other hand, are associated with rural(农

24、村的) life. However, there are experts who think skyscrapers should become farms to meet the increasing food needs.By the middle of this century, some scientists suggest, almost 80% of the Earths population could live in cities. In addition, the population could increase to 9. 1 billion during that ti

25、me yet the amount of land available for farming will be the same. If current farming practices dont change, we will need an area of new land to produce enough food for the planet.Vertical farms, where urban farmers could grow crops in environment friendly skyscrapers, could be the solution. In spite

26、 of concerns over high costs, experts want to make it a reality and use these skyscrapers to grow crops.Vertical farms would have many advantages, supporters say. Unlike traditional farming, vertical farming could be free of chemicals and diseases. Besides, crops would not suffer from problems like

27、flooding. Finally, vertical farms would reduce the cost and negative effects of transporting food over long distances.Some argue that although crops growing in a tall glass building would get natural sunlight during the day, it wouldnt be enough. For this reason, vertical farms would need additional

28、 light sources, such as artificial light.Another way of growing fresh food is to build urban farms on rooftops. This more practical approach may be more achievable than the idea of farms in skyscrapers, researchers suggest. Experts agree that innovative (革新的) farming practices are needed to support

29、the need for more food at affordable costs, both to the farmer and to the consumer, but the best ideas have yet to come.12.What primary problem could vertical farming settle?A.Poor state of rural life.B.Shortage of food supply.C.High cost of transporting crops.D.Environmental pollution by traditiona

30、l farming.13.What is the advantage of vertical farming?A.It can produce organic food.B.It requires little care.C.It can benefit transport industry.D.It needs very low cost.14.What is a big challenge of making vertical farming a reality?A.Farmable land.B.Crop diseases.C.Light sources.D.Climate condit

31、ions.15.What can be the best title of the text?A.Future Food NeedsB.Symbol of Urban LifeC.Fanning on Rooftops D.Farms of the Future 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)阅读下面短文， 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Food is life;it gives us the nourishment we need to stay alive and be healthy. Usually, we eat beca

32、use we are hungry or need energy. Brian Wansink, a professor at the University of Illinois, says we also eat certain foods because they make us feel good, and remind us of happy memories.1For some people, ice cream is a comfort food. For others, a bowl of noodles makes them feel good. 2 Professor Wa

33、nsink believes that we associate food with important times, feelings, and people in our lives. “When I was a child, my mother made a delicious soup; I loved it. 3 And it helps me feel better,” says one of Wansinks co-workers. Do men and women choose different comfort foods? Wansinks research at the

34、University of Illinois says “yes”. In his study, the favorite comfort food for both men and women is ice cream. Besides this, men usually prefer hot, delicious foods like soup or noodles. 4 Men and women like to eat comfort foods when they are happy, but women eat these foods more when they are sad

35、or worried.5 About 40 percent of the comfort foods in Wansinks study are healthy dishes like soups and vegetables. It shows, says Wansink, that a comfort food can taste good and be good for you overall.A.Not all comfort foods are junk food.B.Where can we buy this sort of food?C.Sweet foods are also

36、their preference.D.How does a food become the comfort food?E.Wansink calls this kind of food the comfort food.F.Women like sweet things such as chocolate and candies.G.Now, I often eat this soup when I am tired or worried.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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， 从每题所给的A、B、C、

37、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many years ago, three hungry soldiers arrived at a small village. The villagers, suffering a poor harvest and years of war, quickly 1 the food. The soldiers said, “You have nothing, so we shall share what we have: The 2 of how to make soup from stones.”The villagers became 3 and

38、 soon a fire was put to the villagers greatest pot as the soldiers carefully 4 three stones. “Now this will be a fine soup，” said the soldiers, “ 5 some salt and parsley would make it more 6 ！” A woman said, “Ive got some！” Off she ran. 7 with a handful of parsley. As the pot boiled on, carrots, bee

39、f and cream had soon 8 their way into the pot.The soldiers ate and danced and sang well into the night, 9 by the meal and their newlymade friends. The next morning, they awoke to 10 the entire village standing before them with their best bread and cheese. “You have given us the greatest 11 ，” said a

40、n elder, “and we shall never forget it.” The soldiers turned to the 12 ， and said, “There is no secret but one thing is 13 ： It is only by 14 that we may make a feast.” And off the 15 wandered, down the road to their next destination. 1A.ate BpresentedChid Dsold 2A.importance BsecretCproblem Dmatter

41、3A.curious BscaredCworried Dcontent4A.picked up Bdropped inClooked back Dmade sure5A.as if Bin caseCin that Dif only6A.disgusting BhardCwonderful Dharmful7A.Returning BLeavingCDealing DFiguring8A.fought BtellCfound Dlost9A.refreshed BalarmedCannoyed Damused10A.keep BrecognizeCexpect Ddiscover11A.ans

42、wer BhopeCgift Dadvice12A.crowd BfamilyCstrangers Dcompanions13A.funny BdoubtfulCdifferent Dcertain14A.distributing BsharingCappreciating Ddonating15A.villagers BeldersClocals Dsoldiers 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。Almost every day，we discuss the topic of health. 56. (s

43、tay) healthy，we should eat well，work out regularly and have a healthy lifestyle. Eat different kinds of food,57. (especial) fruit and vegetables. We all know that eating fruit and vegetables keeps us healthy,58. many of us only eat our favorite food. Remember that we can only get 59. our body needs

44、by eating a wide variety of food. When you are eating，notice how your body feels. When your stomach is full，stop 60. (eat)If you always eat too much，most probably you 61. (become) out of shape. Drink water and milk often. Everyone 62. (know) that water is important to us. Besides water，kids also nee

45、d plenty of calcium，and milk is rich in calcium. If you are 9 years old or older，you should drink 63. least three cups of milk every day. It is also of great 64. (important) to lead a healthy lifestyle. Limit the amount of time you spend watching TV and playing computer games. Spend more time doing

46、sports，and youll be healthy and 65. (energy) 第三部分写作(共两节， 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假设你是李华,在美国的某中学做交流生。你的同学对中国宴请赴约的习俗很感兴趣,特请你用英语写一篇发言稿,介绍中国的宴请习俗。内容包括:1.宴请场所;2.就餐习俗;3. 宴会结束。注意:1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数); 2.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。参考词汇:banquet宴会。Ladies and gentlemen,I feel greatly honored to be here to tell you something

47、about Chinese banquet customs._Thank you for listening._ Thank you. Yours，Li Hua 第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。My mother always told me it was better to be smart than to be beautiful. “If you are smart，finally you will afford to be beautiful. ” All I needed were the brains，and someday，I would be a really beautiful lawyer. My mother worked at a TV station and I would come along and watch the magic of filming TV shows. But all the same，I was learning. When my fathers business failed，I was able to continue to atten