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Unit 3 Life in the future第二部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15 分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. Will we be late for the meeting?_! If only there were no traffic jams.A. No wonder B. Most likely C. No at all D. I hope so22. Kate always seems nervous in public. Maybe she _ the confidence to talk to strangers.A. enjoys B. rejects C. lacks D. fastens23. _ less homework, the students would have more time to play and have fun.A. Giving B. To give C. To be given D. Given24. I believe the beauty of nature there will make an excellent _ upon the tourists.A. guide B. adjustment C. impression D. attraction25. When will _ contest take place? Oh, it will be on _ Sunday in October, as far as I can remember. A. a; the B. the; the C. the; a D. a; a26. What a smell!The air is in _ motion here, so the smell will disappear soon. A. positive B. proper C. constantD. efficient27. Some elder people dont like pop music because they cant _ so much noise.A. experience B. tolerate C. affect D. receive28. After studying in America for seven years, Lilys brother _ his job as a doctor in Japan.A. set out B. took over C. took up D. set up29. As soon as he arrived in the US, Yao Ming was a(n) _ hit among basketball fans nationwide.A. previous B. instant C. uncertain D. optimistic30. Mr. Brown bought a painting _ from Vincent van Gogh, which was used to decorate his new flat.A. copying B. being copied C. to copy D. copied31. Tom raised his hands _ to say something, but he remained silent in the end. A. even if B. as if C. so that D. now that32. Several scientists are working together to create _ they hope will be the cheapest form of energy in the 21st century. A. which B. that C. what D. who 33. The Internet is now widely used, which _ the development of some new industries.A. speeds up B. turns to C. gets across D. sweeps up34. The books are not sold at the moment; they are still in _.A. use B. press C. sale D. settlement 35. At present, a number of peasants earn their living _ working in cities. A. through B. on C. by D. with第二节：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。When my mom came home from the hospital with twins, I was excited at the very beginning. I couldnt 36 to play with them and be the best big sister ever. Everyone was coming over to our house to hold the babies and 37 presents to the babies and talk nonstop how 38 the babies were. Then theyd pull out their cameras, and just 39 I was about to say “cheese”, theyd run over to my perfectly perfect little brothers and take 40 of them. At that time I was thinking, “Why cant I be little again so I can be the one getting all the 41 ?”When my aunt Camille got 42 , my mom spent forever finding the perfect clothes for them. On the day of the 43 , my twin brothers had the cutest and prettiest clothes. And then there was me, just sitting and watching in my 44 dress.After the ceremony, all I 45 was how sweet and lovely the twins were.I definitely 46 that they were wonderful, but I couldnt help feeling 47 and invisible (看不见的).There was a big 48 after the wedding. Aunt Camille and her nice new 49 had the first dance, and then everyone started 50 like crazy including me. I 51 my uncomfortable dress shoes, and I danced and danced and danced! It 52 one of the most fun times Ive had in my entire life.The very 53 part was when my aunt and I took my twin brothers by the hands and 54 them some dance moves. Teaching them was such a cool thing. I 55 then what a huge waste of time feeling jealous is when you can kick off your shoes and enjoy life!36. A. goB. wait C. stand D. help37. A. makeB. createC. give D. show38. A. lovableB. smart C. activeD. strong39. A. since B. after C. beforeD. as40. A. care B. photos C. advantage D. measures41. A. supportB. attentionC. impressionsD. opportunities42. A. marriedB. praisedC. electedD. promoted43. A. performanceB. celebrationC. weddingD. concert44. A. ugly B. attractive C. newD. regular45. A. thoughtB. heardC. rememberedD. reminded46. A. agreedB. ignored C. forgot D. expected47. A. satisfiedB. foolish C. unimportant D. excited48. A. cake B. party C. surprise D. gift49. A. friend B. husbandC. baby D. partner50. A. singingB. drinkingC. dancingD. chatting51. A. took offB. took overC. took upD. took in 52. A. encouragedB. becameC. wastedD. appeared53. A. nervousB. curiousC. bestD. quietest54. A. taught B. passed C. lent D. warned55. A. imaginedB. calculatedC. announced D. realized第三部分： 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。A Mom noticed that something was wrong when I started getting so thirsty. Id have a lot to drink before bed, which was unusual for me. One time, I opened a big container of apple juice and kept refilling my glass. Before I knew it, Id drunk the entire container! My mom called my doctor. I then had a few blood tests, and the results were certain I had diabetes (糖尿病), which meant that the amount of sugar in my blood was very high. That can be dangerous, so I had to learn how to control my blood?鄄sugar level. My eating habits had to change in a big way. With diabetes, I cant eat a lot of sugar or carbohydrates (碳水化合物). I have to figure out exactly how much sugar I plan to eat, and then I get an injection of insulin (注射胰岛素) before the meal to help my body process the food. Also, I test my blood?鄄sugar level often. Im always trying to keep my blood sugar at a healthy level. The level can drop when I exercise, but that doesnt keep me out of gym class or off the basketball court I just keep some juice boxes around to boost my blood sugar if I need to. Its a lot of work and not a lot of fun to keep track of everything, but Ive gotten used to my new habits. I was a little scared at first because I wasnt sure how my life would change. Once I knew what I needed to do, though, it wasnt a big deal. My life is different now from what it was before, but it has become completely regular to me. 56. The first paragraph is mainly about _.A. who found the author had diabetes B. the authors life before having diabetesC. how the author was found to have diabetesD. the authors eating habits before having diabetes57. What did the author do after knowing she had diabetes?A. She stopped playing basketball in the gym. B. She controlled her blood-sugar level strictly.C. She stopped eating food with natural sugar.D. She tested her blood-sugar level before every meal.58. What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Increase. B. Control. C. Absorb. D. Test. 59. Whats the authors attitude toward her having diabetes now?A. Worried. B. Frightened. C. Pessimistic. D. Positive.B The English translations of the names of traditional Chinese dishes on menus across the country have caused public discussion about the precision (准确) of the translations. Since more and more foreigners come to China every day, many restaurants around China are providing English translations of their menus. They want to make it easier for foreign visitors to order Chinese dishes when they travel. Some restaurants also hope that the translations will increase foreigners knowledge of Chinese cuisine (烹饪). But an article in China Youth Daily says the English menu translations have not lived up to public expectations. It argues most of the English names of Chinese dishes lack the cultural meaning and attraction of the dishes they describe. Instead, the translations only provide a list of each dishs ingredients, the article notes. For example, one English name of a Chinese dish appears as “Stir-fried mutton slices with Chinese onion or green scallion (葱爆羊肉)”.Because the English translation focuses only on the ingredients, the author says it fails to describe the dishs rich cultural meaning and charm. The dishs beautiful Chinese name, “Fo Tiao Qiang,” has a story behind it. Buddhist monks (和尚) are required to eat vegetables only, but they cannot resist (忍住) the delicious dish. So, they jump over their temple walls to get a taste of the dish. The article suggests that translators provide more beautiful English translations of the names of Chinese dishes. It also notes a more vivid (生动的) English translation is very important to provide international visitors with a better understanding of Chinese cuisine. 60. Why do many restaurants provide English translations of their menus?A.Because they want to show their dishes ingredients.B.Because the public expect them to do so.C.Because Chinese dishes are popular across the world.D.Because it is a convenience for foreign travelers.61.According to China Youth Daily, whats the main problem of the English menu translations?A. They are too long to remember.B. Many of them are not correct.C. They lack cultural meaning.D. They are too difficult to understand.62. What would be the best title for this text?A. Measures to attract customersB. Ways to translate Chinese menusC. Better menu translations are neededD. Are English menu translations necessary?C Free energy is everywhere around us. There are many ways to make and collect energy from various sources like sun, wind and water. People also realize that everyday stuff can be a source of energy too. For example, riding a bike, running or just walking, etc. We simply have to change our way of thinking if we want to change the world.So comes the idea of solar roadways. Are they the road of future? Why use roads just for driving and collecting tolls (过路费)? Why dont we use them for collecting energy?The US Department of Transportation recently awarded $100,000 to Solar Roadways to build the first ever Solar Road Panel. So how do these future roads work? The Solar Road Panels will contain embedded (嵌入的) LEDs which “paint” the road lines from beneath to provide safer nighttime driving as well as to give drivers instant instructions such as detour (绕行) ahead. The road will be able to sense wildlife on the road and can warn drivers to “slow down”. There will also be embedded heating elements in the surface to prevent snow and ice buildup, providing safer winter driving.Replacing asphalt (沥青) roads and parking lots with Solar Roadway Panels will be a major step toward stopping climate change. Fully electric vehicles will be able to recharge along the roadway and in parking lots, finally making electric cars practical for long trips.We just cant wait to see more of these roads all over the world in the near future.63.The first paragraph serves as a(n) _.A. argumentB. commentC. explanationD. background 64.When some animals are on the solar road, what will the road do?A. Guide them to a safer place.B. Remind drivers to drive slowly.C. Frighten them away from the road.D. Advise drivers to choose another way. 65.From the text, we can know that the Solar Road Panels can _.A. provide heat for drivers in winterB. guide drivers who get lost on the highwayC. melt snow and ice soon in winterD. help drivers see the road clearly in the sun66.What is the text mainly about?A. Functions of the road in the future.B. Development of solar energy.C. Free energy on the road.D. Solar road of the future.D Dear Parents,Now that it has been a week since school began, I hope that you and your child are settled and comfortable in the arrangement of the new school year. I would like to take this opportunity to give you news about the art project that the eighth grade students and I will be working on during this unit. My name is Molly Atkinson and I am a new middle school teacher here at MSAE in Kauai. I feel that it is important for you to know that my approach to classroom management is inspired by Maharishis Principle of Ideal Teaching. I believe that it is the most positive method for guiding our students education. I also believe that by keeping the lessons interesting, the classroom will be a creative environment for the students to explore the artistic process. My experience with the class this week makes me believe that the students and I will have a fruitful and caring experience in our time together. The students first project is a three-part work that begins with the creation of a collage (拼贴画). A pencil drawing of the collage will follow. The third part of the project will be a geometrical three-dimensional (几何三维的) drawing of the collage. The students have jumped right into the project with enthusiasm (热情) and focus. I can tell that we are going to have a very productive unit. On October 30th, the students will have a showing of their work for you. I look forward to meeting all of you that day. If you would like to get hold of me before that time I will be here after school until 4:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be available on other afternoons by appointment (预约). I may also be reached at my e-mail address: . I am very happy to be here and look forward to working with the eighth grade students. Sincerely, Molly Atkinson67. It can be learned that the letter was written _.A. after the school year ended B. before the new school year started C. in the middle of the school year D. at the beginning of the new school year 68. The letter was most probably written by _. A. an art teacher B. an eighth grader C. a school gardenerD. a head teacher 69. In Paragraph 2, Atkinson mentions _. A. her long work experience B. her close relationships with the students C. the teaching method she applies D. the training aim of the new term 70. The underlined words “that time” in the last paragraph refer to _. A. October 30thB. 4:30 on MondaysC. 4:30 on Wednesdays D. other afternoons 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。GarlicSome people cant stand garlic. “That smell is too strong. And it doesnt go away! Theres nothing worse than garlic,” they say. 71 Chester Aaron grows eighty-seven kinds of garlic on his farm. He wrote a book called Garlic Is Life. It seems that people either love garlic or hate it. 72 The first wild garlic probably grew somewhere in western Russia. Later, travelers carried garlic to China, Europe, and North Africa. Farmers began planting it over 5,000 years ago. People in many cultures shared similar ideas about garlic. For example, it was believed that garlic made it possible for slaves to work harder and longer. In Greece, the athletes of the first Olympic Games ate garlic, because they wanted to become stronger and faster. 73 In some places, garlic was called “food for lovers”. People added it to other foods because it tasted good. People in many cultures ate garlic when they got sick. 74 It was also supposed to help with different kinds of pain.Is eating garlic actually good for you, or should we just laugh at these old ideas? The truth is, doctors today are telling their patients, “Eat garlic!” Recent research shows that garlic is good for your heart. 75 In many cultures, people trusted garlic to protect them from all kinds of bad luck. Garlic is great, but it cant do that!A. But garlic wasnt only for slaves and athletes.B. It was supposed to make a cold or fever go away.C. In China, people also used garlic to keep meat fresh.D. Maybe you dont know that garlic has a long history.E. Recent research shows that garlic is bad for our health.F. Other people say it tastes great and its good for you, too.G. However, we cant accept every idea about garlic from the past.第四部分： 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Mr. Jackson, Im Li Hua, a student of Xinhua Middle School. I am writing this letter to thank you returning m