1、Unit 3 单元测试题 1第二部分: 阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。ATen-year-old Cody Jackson, a 2013 Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Hero, helps support the soldiers.November 11 is a day to honor people who have served in the army. That is what Cody Jackson, 10, from Alphar
2、etta, Georgia, does all the year round. Cody visits airports to greet soldiers and has sent nearly 5,000 pounds of care packages to the soldiers. He has also written books to teach kids to love their country, and sells the books on his website, , to pay for his package supplies.For all his work, Cod
3、y was selected as a 2013 Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Hero. The 10 Huggable Heroes chosen each received $10,000.“When I was four years old, I was at the airport and it was taking so long to get through the airport. I asked my mom and dad why it was taking us so long and they told me about 9/11 and
4、 what the soldiers did that day. They explained the soldiers were providing extra (额外的) protection to help keep us safe. That is when I started to thank the soldiers,” Cody said. “Sending them care packages makes me feel good. I hope the packages make the soldiers feel at home. I hope they show the
5、soldiers that they are not forgotten.”When asked how it felt to be chosen as a hero, Cody smiled, “It was really exciting and it felt really good that I won that money so I could send more packages to the soldiers and get more things.”Cody also hopes more kids can send care packages to the soldiers
6、and thank them for risking their lives. “If they want to help me or if they need some information, they can go to my website,” he added.21. Cody became a Huggable Hero in 2013 for _.A. his best-selling book B. his caring behaviorC. his special website D. his brave act22. The underlined word “selecte
7、d” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”.A. protected B. described C. chosen D. known23. Cody decided to thank the soldiers _.A. in 2007B. at the age of ten C. under his parents influence D. for the safety problems at the airport24. Cody hopes his packages will make the soldiers feel _.A. free B. sorry
8、C. confident D. warmBThe United States has been the birthplace of thousands of important inventions, from the light bulb to the computer mouse. However, the U.S. has also seen the birth of thousands of strange and even crazy inventions. One example of a strange invention is the dog hoser.Cleaning an
9、d brushing a dog at home can be difficult. Many dog owners dont have the tools or knowledge needed to properly cut an animals fur (软毛). For these reasons, some dog owners take their animals to groomers (宠物美容师) for haircuts. After groomers cut a dogs fur, they often use a vacuum cleaner (真空吸尘器) to re
10、move the cut fur from the pets coat. This is where the real trouble starts. Many dogs are afraid of the strange machine and its very loud noise.To solve the problem, one creative inventor designed a vacuum cleaner dogs might like. The dog hoser is a vacuum cleaner that looks just like a dog.Dog-shap
11、ed, with a vacuum cleaner hidden in its stomach, the dog hoser looks like a furry friend. Its sound is low, and the hose looks like the dogs tail. It may look like a new friend, but what do you think happens when the groomer pulls out the dog hosers tail and starts running it across the dogs body?Af
12、ter trying one in his shop, one dog groomer said, “My friends expensive dog moved back nervously when I used it.” A month later, his friend reported that her dog was still afraid of meeting other dogs.25. Whats the problem with the vacuum cleaner?A. It cant make a dog clean and tidy.B. It isnt easy
13、to remove the cut fur.C. It makes a dog fearful.D. It is very expensive.26. The dog hoser _.A. becomes a dogs new friendB. looks hairyC. is shaped like a dogs tailD. works silently27. What do you think happened to the dog hoser?A. It helped its inventor make a lot of money.B. It became popular among
14、 dog owners.C. It was widely used by groomers.D. It faced an uncertain future.CCoast to coast by train via (经由) Chicago, traveling towards the westTake a daily train to ChicagoLake Shore LimitedLake Shore LimitedCapitol LimitedCardinal (Wed, Fri, Sun)Train number494492951New York (Penn Station) depa
15、rt (出发)15:45 day 106:45 day 1Boston (South Station) depart|11:55 day 1|Washington DC (Union Station) depart|16:05 day 111:10 day 1Chicago (Union Station) arrive09:45 day 209:45 day 208:45 day 210:05 day 2Coast to coast by train via Chicago, traveling towards the eastTake a daily train from ChicagoCa
16、pitol LimitedLake Shore LimitedLake Shore LimitedCardinal (Tue, Thur, Sat)Train number304484850Chicago (Union Station) depart18:40 day 321:30 day 321:30 day 317:45 day 3Washington DC (Union Station) arrive13:10 day 4|17:55 day 4Boston (South Station) arrive21:10 day 4|New York (Penn Station) arrive1
17、8:25 day 421:45 day 4* Keep in mind that these trains run for over 2,000 miles. Although they usually arrive on time, they can sometimes arrive an hour or two late, so dont book (预订) any close connections. * Use these times as a guide, always check present times at as they change from time to time.*
18、 Lake Shore Limited: New York / Boston Chicago daily. Caf car (Boston Chicago) & dining car (New York Chicago). This train takes the route up the Hudson River out of New York. Try and get a seat on the left-hand side of the train out of New York, right-hand side heading to New York.* Capitol Limited
19、: Washington DC Chicago daily. Dining car.* Cardinal: New York Washington DC / Chicago, 3 times a week. A slower train than the Lake Shore Limited. No diner, only a caf car.28. If you want to go from Washington DC to Chicago on Tuesday, which train should you catch?A. No 29. B. No 49. C. No 51. D. N
20、o 449.29. The fastest round trip from New York to Chicago lasts for about _.A. 16 hours B. 28 hours C. 39 hours D. 46 hours30. What do we know about the Lake Shore Limited train?A. It doesnt have a caf car or offer dinners.B. It doesnt stop at Washington DC.C. It runs three times a week.D. It is slo
21、wer than Cardinal.DDo you love Beats headphones, True Religion jeans, and UGG shoes? These are some of the most popular brands (牌子) around. They are also expensive. But some experts say they are not much better than cheaper brands.For example, Jim Wilcox works for Consumer Reports. He tested all kin
22、ds of headphones. He says that $80 Koss Pro headphones provide basically the same quality (质量) and comfort as Beats. So why do people pay twice or even 10 times as much for the hottest brands?Experts say its because fashionable, expensive brands send a message. Brands say “I belong” or “I can afford
23、 it.”Some people think that expensive brand names are worth the price. They say that some designer clothes really are top quality and that they last longer than cheaper brands. Some teenagers choose to wear popular brands because these brands make them feel good about themselves. Alexandra Allam, 17
24、, likes to buy brand-name products. “Id rather spend the extra money to get something I know Ill be satisfied with,” she says. Her friend Emmy Swan agrees, saying “As long as you can afford it, it seems reasonable to buy what you want.” But not all teenagers agree. “Spending hundreds of dollars for
25、designer sunglasses is stupid and unreasonable,” says Daniel Steinbrecher, 16. “Its fake (假的) happiness.”People who are against wearing expensive brand names say that many designer brands arent any better. “Its wasteful to buy things just because they are popular,” says Edmund Williams, 15. “Youll f
26、eel better if you buy things because you like them. If you have extra money to spend, it would be better to give it to people in need.” 31. The example of Jims report wants to tell us _.A. popular brands make people comfortableB. Koss Pro headphones are better than BeatsC. the hottest brands are of
27、the highest qualityD. lesser-known brands may offer the same quality as name brands32. According to experts, people choose the hottest brands probably _.A. to show off B. for their better quality C. for their better designs D. to belong to a special group33. Who have the same opinion on expensive br
28、ands?A. Alexandra & Daniel. B. Emmy & Edmund.C. Emmy & Alexandra. D. Daniel & Emmy.34. What does Edmund think of expensive brands?A. They are not worth the price.B. They make him feel confident.C. They need to improve their quality.D. They pay too much attention to personal likes.35. The text is mai
29、nly about _.A. how to buy things reasonably B. the competition between brandsC. the different values of teenagersD. whether expensive brands are worth high prices第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10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。Ways to make a great first impressionYouve heard it a million times already,
30、 but it really does take but a few seconds to make that all-important first impression (印象). Here are some easy ways for you to impress your classmates or teachers. 36Before you shake hands with somebody, make sure that your hands are clean. The handshake should not be too strong or weak. Most peopl
31、e use their right hands, unless they have a reason to use the left. 37 Be on timeWhen meeting someone for the first time, arriving on time is as important as breathing. You may have an excuse, but that will leave the person who hardly knows you with a bad impression. 38 Its better to be hanging arou
32、nd the place than be stuck in traffic. Introduce yourself and ask for namesMake sure you properly introduce yourself. Ask for their name in a polite way. 39 This will increase the chances of their remembering your name in the future. Always remember to stand up when greeting someone and be sure to i
33、ntroduce them to anyone youre with. Make good conversationTo get the most out of your discussion, try to find something common between the two of you. 40 A person will feel more comfortable with someone they can relate to (产生共鸣).A. Use body languageB. Have a proper handshakeC. Repeat the name and us
34、e it later in conversation. D. As a general rule, plan to arrive about 30 minutes early. E. It could be a similar taste in clothes or a common hobby.F. Youll be in serious trouble if you leave them with a bad impression.G. However, dont have your left hand in your pocket because this appears impolit
35、e.第三部分: 语言知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A sailor (船员) in one of Christopher Columbuss three ships is eagerly (渴望地) looking for land. In the sailors eagerness to 41 land, he makes his 42 . He thinks that a cloud on the horizon (地平线) is land
36、. The sailor, with great excitement, calls out, “ 43 !”Greatly excited, the rest of the ships sailors run to the side quickly. They, too, 44 eagerly out at the horizon. They are 45 at the thought of land. They have 46 nothing but a very large area of water for weeks.As the ship moves forward, the sa
37、ilors mistake is made 47 . The “land” is nothing but a cloud. What do the others say to the sailor who made the 48 call? What do they say when it turns out that the “land” was only a moving cloud? The sailors make a 49 . They say, “You just saw the dirt under the cooking 50 !” The response (答复) may
38、not seem 51 at all today, but it was a humorous response to the living conditions on 52 long ago.When Columbus 53 from Spain in August 1492 across the Atlantic Ocean, he traveled in three small, wooden ships. The living conditions were 54 . Most of the sailors slept fully-clothed under the stars on
39、the hard decks (甲板). There were no bathrooms, 55 there was not a 56 . Food had to be 57 on the open deck at risk of 58 the wooden ship. To prevent the ship from catching fire, the cook would always spread 59 under the place where the cooking was done. The others would joke with a sailor who had wron
40、gly 60 he had discovered land. And they usually told him that what he had really seen was the dirt spread out by the cook for preventing fires!41. A. discuss B. cover C. describe D. find42. A. trip B. mistake C. promise D. decision43. A. Cloud B. Sea C. Land D. Sand44. A. pick B. run C. look D. shou
41、t45. A. happy B. proud C. calm D. patient46. A. enjoyed B. built C. seen D. used47. A. known B. understood C. attractive D. popular48. A. long B. wrong C. bad D. hard49. A. choice B. joke C. study D. fight50. A. book B. oil C. room D. fire51. A. strange B. clear C. friendly D. funny52. A. ships B. p
42、lanes C. islands D. farms53. A. swam B. sailed C. fell D. disappeared54. A. common B. dangerous C. difficult D. comfortable55. A. but B. and C. as D. so56. A. radio B. bed C. fridge D. kitchen57. A. cooked B. frozen C. eaten D. provided58. A. hitting B. stopping C. burning D. moving59. A. dirt B. wa
43、ter C. food D. clothes60. A. written B. believed C. remembered D. heard第卷第三部分: 语言知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Susan: Hi, Jim! Long time no see! Jim: Yeah. I 61. _ (travel) for the past two months.Susan: Really? Traveling! Oh, thats 62. _ last thing I
44、 thought youd ever do! I always thought you were more into 63. _ (stay) indoors.Jim: You were right! But I began to take interest 64. _ traveling only three months ago. I thought that might be a good way to inspire (激发) my writing. And it sure is.Susan: Why do you think so?Jim: Well, I had spent half a year creating my new novel but I was rather unsatisfied by 65. _ I had written down. So I decided to pack up and set out to experience the rich life out there.Susan: I see . So how do you feel about your travels, anyway?Jim: Too 66. _
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