高三二轮复习英语单元检测题36.doc

复习单元检测题36第二部分 阅读理解(共两节。满分加分)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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHumans arent the only ones getting a buzz from coffeeCaffeine can improve memory among honeybees and lead to better pollination(授粉)According to a recent study published in the journal ScienceThe study was conducted by a team of researchers at Newcastle University in the United KingdomThey found that the nectar(花蜜)of some flowers，such as those from grapefruit and lemon plants，as well as certain coffee flowers，contains low doses of caffeineTo get bees to feed on these flowers，the team trained the insects to associate food with the smell of the flowersThey also trained another group of bees to feed on nectar from flowers that were sweetened with a sugar, but did not contain caffeineAfter 24 hours，the bees trained on caffeinated flowers returned to these plants three times as often as those trained on the sweetened flowers returned to the uncaffeinated plantsProfessor Geraldine Wright led the researchers“Remembering floral traits(花部特征)is difficult for bees to perform at a fast pace as they fly from flower to flower and we found that caffeine helps the bee remember where the flowers are，”Wright said in a statementImproved memory led to the better pollinationThats because once bees sip the caffeine nectar, they continue to look for more coffee plants to pollinateThis also suggests that caffeine plays a role in improving the beesability to search for foodResearchers found that caffeines effect on the bee brain is similar to its effect on mammals“The change is similar to that produced by caffeine in neurons(神经元)associated with learning and memory in the rat brain，”Wright saidBee populations have declining since 2007The dramatic drop in the insectsnumbers has serious effects for ecosystems and the farming industryBees are needed in the reproduction of crops and spreading wild flower speciesUnderstanding what keeps bees buzzing could help to make sure that the insects are able to remember and pollinate their favorite flowers21Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?ACaffeine has no effect on the rat brain B. Bee population has been increasingCThe nectar of lemon plants contains caffeine DBees dislike nectar from sweetened flowers22After reading the passage，John，who works in the farming industry, will probably feel _.Aannoyed Bangry Cnervous Dexcited23Which of the following relationship is correct according to the passage?Aimproved memorycaffeine nectarbetter pollinationBcaffeine nectarimproved memorybetter pollinationCimproved memorybetter pollinationcaffeine nectarDcaffeine nectarbetter pollinationimproved memory24What section of a newspaper may this passage be taken from?AScience BEducation CCulture DSportsBThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes(唤起)Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river .Combine these images with high mountains，brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足)to the last frontier!Highlights：JUNEAU：Juneau, the state capital，is rich in culture and scenic beautyIt is here that we start and end our tripHAINES：Haines is a small community located along the fjords(海湾)The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska. ALASKA INDIAN ARTS：Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native TribesWe spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(玻璃珠)and culture from these master artistsSKAGWAY：Skagway is a lively town，which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shopsIn Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitors Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route RailwayGUSTAVUS：Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National ParkWeII stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nightsThis will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier BayDATESPRICES：May 15，June 17，July 16，August 147 days3500，including lodging，all meals，excursions，guides，park fees，sales taxes，and transportation between Juneau，Skagway, Haines，and GustavusNot included：Alcohol，personal items，airfare to and from JuneauContact：E-mail：infoalaskamountainguidescomCall：8007663396Write：Alaska Mountain Guides &Climbing SchoolP.OBox 1081，Haines AK 9982725According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion_Awill spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsBcan contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or faxCare able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines Dcan get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge26You can feel the history of the local place at_AJuneau BSkagway CHaines DGustavus27You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at_AGlacier Bay National Park Bthe Klondike Gold Rush National ParkCthe White Pass Yukon Dthe Northwest Native Tribes28Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees?AGoing from Gustavus to Juneau by train BA full day cruise in Glacier BayCHaving the last supper at JuneauDFlying from Juneau to his hometownCKenji Croman has broken his bones，his shoulder and elbow, and nearly drowned several timesHes also had three close encounters with sharks over the yearsA 10-foot wave landed directly on top of him five years ago，bending his body to the point that he actually kicked himself in the head”I literally heard every bone in my body crack”he saidCroman has been photographing ocean waves since 2008，sometimes risking his life to get that perfect shot at the surf breakDespite the risks and certain injuries that come with wave photography, the Hawaii resident，body surfer and former competitive swimmer wouldnt do anything elseThe 36-year-old photographer loves the thrill of meeting breaking waves head on，shooting waves as his interest and shooting surfers to pay the billsThe process of photographing waves requires more than just swimming out to where the surf breaks and waiting，he saysThe night before a photo shoot Croman checks S，a website and the coastal camera network that provides live and predicted ocean weather information，to see what the winds，waves and tide will be like at certain timesCroman has both a primary camera and a backup for emergenciesHe goes without a wetsuit and uses heavy duty underwater housing to protect his cameraThere is no great way for him to protect himselfHe admits there are probably protective clothes he should be wearing，but there is little he could have done to decrease the impact of the 10-foot wave that crashed on top of himThe hardest part of Cromans job is staying calm in the face of breaking waves when his initial reaction is to panic and swim awayAt mostCroman will take two to three shots of a single wave”Ive shot waves for so many years now that I see the wave in slow movement，”he said29What do we know about Kenji Cromans job from the first paragraph?AIt is a game of death BIt is full of mysteriesCIt requires patience DIt calls for courage30How does Kenji Croman make a living?A. By taking swimming races BBy teaching photographyCBy shooting surfers DBy surfing waves31Why does Kenji Croman check the websites like S?ATo get better prepared for shootingBTo predict something about weatherCTo learn more about surfing wavesDTo buy better equipment for safety 32What would be the best title of the text?ATaking adventures around the ocean BRisking his life for the perfect waveCMaking preparations for life risks DAppreciating breaking waves in dangerDRobots that can chat，find misplaced glasses，draw aeroplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in societyRobots，such as the soundsensitive Chapit，answer simple questions and even joke with people to help them fight loneliness and stay alert in old ageJapan has one of the worlds fastest-ageing societies and the government predicts that by 2050 the proportion of people over 65 will reach 40 percent”Many older people in Japan live alone and have no one to talk to，”said Kazuya Kitamura representative of the expo organizer“Communication robots accompany people and dont mind listening to the same stories over and over again”Matsumotos“Personal Mobility Robot，”equipped with four cameras and a sensor to recognize the users centre of gravity, is designed to help elderly move around without pressing buttonsusing joysticks(操纵杆)or rotating wheels as in traditional wheelchairsThe robot can also help find misplaced glasses by identifying them with a sensorOther robots，such as the award-winning“DiGRO”can support busy parents who have little time to play with their childrenThe robot can use the Internet to find a simple image and then draw pictures，keeping children company while parents workWhile Chapit，a relatively simple robot，managed to attract a corporate partner many researchers，such as Kiyoshi Matsumoto，a professor at the University of Tokyo，struggle to attract sponsors for more expensive projects“We have developed a robot that can assist many people，but we still havent found a sponsor,”said Matsumoto，who added that the cost of the machine，if mass-produced，would be comparable to that of a car”In the current economic environment there are few companies willing to invest in such a costly project，”he said33It can be inferred from the text that_Amany children lack love from parents Brobots helpful to the old will be in great demandCrobots are the most useful to children Drobots do better than people in healthcare34It is difficult to find sponsors for robots because_.AJapan is suffering economy depression Bthe robots are of poor designCthe production of robots costs a lot Dthe future market is worrying35What is the authors attitude towards the robots referred to?AUnsatisfied BDoubtful C.Favorable DRegretful第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United StatesThis is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fallBut according to a recent report，there is a great changeAcceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever36 These days，college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier 37 On the other hand，deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much timeStudents may not like being put on waiting listsAlso，common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept themSome colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnightSome universities send gifts 38For many families，the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money， especially this year；the weak economy makes parents nervous 39The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected students loansSo lately，top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students40The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go downThis will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finish high schoo1The number is not expected to start rising again until 2015ABesides，top colleges are facing changes in the populationBWhat contributes to it?CBut a mistake can be costly if it happensDBut top colleges ignore themEThey have international students who know EnglishFIt can mean several acceptances to choose fromGThey cannot afford college as planned第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分)When studying in Australia, do not worry about understanding the local languageGeneral English programs are offered to help you 41 EnglishAs a General English 42 at Greenwich College，I will tell you what you can learn from these programsI teach English at all levels from 43 to advancedMy classes usually 44 with a fun activityWe play vocabulary and grammar 45 Sometimes we listen to Australian 46 and decide if we like the lyrics(歌词)After we have all 47 up，we move onto the grammar or vocabulary of the dayWe 48 it through writing or speaking.We 49 on our other skills(reading，writing or listening)in the afternoon，and use these skills to better understand the grammar or vocabulary 50,at the end of the day, we talk about 51 to live and work in AustraliaWe discuss the problems， 52 how to understand different accentsnew words and make new friendsIf there are any problems，we help each other, offering advice and 53 .General English also offers 54 classes to improve your speaking abilityWe offer special grammar and conversation classes，as well as a movie club! You can also come with us to the Opera House，the beach，the zoo or even to a museum.If you feel 55 about using your spoken English，dont worry! Everyone feels the 56So，in General English we have activities that 57 you talking to classmates，excursions(远足)that 58 your confidence，and student parties that help you talk to others.Its a great way to 59 all you English skills as well as have a fantastic 60 . Maybe Ill see you in my class soon41Atest Bgrasp Ccover D. teach42Astudent Bworker Cteacher D. guide43Abeginners B1earners Ccourses D. subjects44Adeal Bwork Ccompete Dstart45Atoys Bsports Cgames D. music46Asongs Bdialogues CnewsD. reports47Aturned Bshut Clooked Dwarmed48Acatch Bpractice Cappreciate Denjoy49Adepend Bkeep Cfocus Dbase50AFirstly BSecondly CThirdly DFinally51Awhy Bhow Cwhen Dwhether52Aincluding Bremaining Cdeciding Djudging53Ahouse Bdisadvantage Csupport Dchallenge54A1istening Bwriting Caccent D. reading55Anervous Bcomfortable Cexcited Dproud56Aopposite Bfixed Csame Dforced57Atake Bimagine Cget D. remind58Abuild Bcatch Cappreciate D. draw59Avalue Bimprove Cinstruct D. arrange60Afeeling Bthought Cadventure D. experience第II卷(非选择题50分)第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节(共10小题；每小题15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。The Internet is an 61_ (amaze)information resourceStudents，teachers，and researchers use it as 62_ investigative too1Journalists use it to find information for storiesDoctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 63_ (1ate)medical developmentOrdinary people use it 64_ shopping，banking，bill-paying，and communicating with family and friendsPeople all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 65_ countries and culturesHowever, wh