高二年级英语课后练习Unit1Greatscientists.doc

Unit 1 Great scientists第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.I would like to pick up your sister for you. But I dont know her. _?A middle-aged woman with a round face, wearing a red blouse.A. How about your sister B. What do you think of your sisterC. What is your sister like D. What does your sister do 22.As a teacher, he is not only strict _ his students but also strict _ his work. A. with; withB. in; about C. in; with D. with; about23.Mary thought highly of the painting, but to Mr. Smiths _ eye, the painting was terrible. A. eagerB. extra C. exact D. expert24.Dont say any more; we all believe the facts than your words. What you have explained doesnt make _. A. sense B. fun C. use D. meaning25.As soon as she entered her own room, she caught sight of the gift _ by her father. A. buying B. bought C. was bought D. being bought 26.The results of the medical checkup suggested that my father _ in poor health, so the doctor suggested that he _ smoking and take more exercise.A. was; gave up B. be; should give up C. should be; gave up D. was; give up 27.In the following two hours he was _ the performance, because it turned out to be as wonderful as he had expected.A. tired of B. absorbed in C. annoyed with D. concerned about28. My grandfather is too old to care for himself, so my aunt is looking for someone to _ him. A. treat B. cure C. attend D. examine 29._ being too large, the color and the style of the dress suit me well.A. Apart from B. As well as C. Besides D. Instead of30. He is such a strong-willed person that there is nothing in the world that can _ him. A. winB. defeatC. rescueD. attack31.As a war reporter in Iraq, Shui Junyi is _ to many dangers.A. showedB. prevented C. exposed D. selected 32.From these facts we can _ a conclusion that no one can prevent us from becoming stronger. A. take B. get C. draw D. make33.An increase in the price of drugs has _ the rising cost of medical care.A. contributed to B. brought up C. burst into D. resulted from34. Officials believe that more than one person _ for the big fire.A. is to be blamed B. should blame C. should be blaming D. is to blame 35. Having never met with such a _ problem, he felt _ and didnt know how to solve it. A. puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled; puzzling C. puzzling; puzzling D. puzzled; puzzled第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）One day, my close friend, Marie, announced her plan to go to Lourdes to bathe her young brain-damaged son, Billy, in the curative (能治病的) water. To many people, Lourdes is thought to be a place for miraculous cures. Marie saved up for the 36 for a whole year. When I asked if I could help with her other children, she said, “No, thanks! 37 was taken care of.” Then Marie and Billy were gone. Almost before I had time to 38 her, Marie returned. There was a 39 about her. Billy, on the other hand, seemed exactly the same. I was 40 . As the weeks went by, I 41 expecting Marie to tell me what had happened at Lourdes. 42 I didnt dare to ask.Then one day while I was 43 Marie, she went up to her room and came back 44 a plastic bottle. “Here, Kathy,” she said. “I brought you some Lourdes water.” I held it 45 in my hand and searched Maries eyes. Maybe she was 46 to say something to me. “Do you think it 47 for Billy?” I asked. Marie looked away. Suddenly I felt 48 ; of course it hadnt worked for Billy. How could I be so 49 ? “You dont understand,” Marie said slowly, “I didnt dip him in the 50 .”“You didnt?”How could she have 51 such an opportunity if she truly believed a 52 might take place? The word came out in a whisper, “Why?” “Because I love him the 53 he is.” All at once, I understood. I 54 the source of the peace Marie had discovered. “ 55 hell never be the way I dreamed hed be,” Marie said, “I still love my son.”A healing (治愈) had taken place at Lourdes. And now it touched me. 36.A. partyB. tripC. houseD. rest37.A. NeitherB. OneC. EverythingD. Something38.A. avoidB. missC. acceptD. serve39.A. sorrowB. surpriseC. thoughtD. peace40.A. confusedB. satisfiedC. amusedD. tried41.A. regrettedB. finishedC. kept D. practiced42.A. OrB. SoC. ThusD. But43.A. teachingB. botheringC. praisingD. visiting44.A. carryingB. buyingC. hidingD. filling45.A. fearfullyB. tightlyC. equallyD. sadly46.A. readyB. proudC. braveD. angry47.A. waitedB. prayedC. stayedD. worked48.A. excitedB. happyC. terribleD. hopeful49.A. cruelB. nervousC. selfishD. polite50.A. sunB. waterC. airD. soil51.A. gotB. remembered C. offeredD. refused52.A. gameB. miracleC. quarrelD. discussion53.A. formB. caseC. wayD. method54.A. attractedB. promisedC. recognizedD. doubted55.A. SinceB. BeforeC. As ifD. Even if第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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 China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Lets have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities.First, you must be punctual (准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, its important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight oclock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Dont be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have “dress down Friday”, when people wear casual (随便的) clothes.In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive things about their country, but avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!56. Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?A. Dark blue. B. Gray. C. Black. D. White.57. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.A.you can say something funny when you talk to an AmericanB.you can use his first name when you talk to an EnglishmanC.you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countriesD.people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK58. When you talk to a Russian, you can _.A. complain about something B. say something negative about his countryC. say something good about his country D. point out some disadvantages in politics59. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from _.A. ChinaB. the USAC. GermanyD. the UKB Figuring out how to lose weight is a challenge for many of us, particularly considering that the quickest path to weight loss is different for everyone. Of course, the common methods are always proper (合适的) diet and exercise, which not only work in weight loss, but also keep a body healthy. Of course youve heard this before the challenge is to follow through. Others have lost weight by following these simple guidelines, and so can you.Set small, practical goals. If you have a lot of weight to lose, try for 5 pounds, relax a bit and then go for 5 more. Start a regular exercise program and stick with it. Dont be afraid of those sweat suits and pants!Do extra exercise in addition to your regular program. Park at the far end of the parking lot and walk; take the stairs instead of the lift. Healthy foods are an important ingredient in losing weight. Eat low-fat, high-fiber foods such as salads and vegetable pastas. Choose foods that you like. Learn to prepare healthful, low-calorie foods that taste good by checking healthy cook books for new recipes. Eating well doesnt have to mean eating dull. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. This way, your body starts to increase its metabolism (新陈代谢) so that calories are burned faster. Also, mini-meals can prevent overeating.Plan ahead and keep a food diary. Keep the fridge stocked with healthy foods such as vegetables and fruit, and youll be less likely to run out for high-calorie, high- -fat junk food. This will help you know where you can improve your diet.60.The underlined words “stick with it” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by “_”.A. put it in a place carelessly B. continue doing itC. finish doing it quickly D. give up doing it61.Which of the following should be kept in your fridge if you want to lose weight according to the passage?A. Butter. B. Chocolates. C. Hamburgers. D. Apples.62. We can learn from the passage that _.A. if you want to lose much weight, the more you lose at a time, the betterB. your regular exercise program is enough for you to lose weightC. you can eat smaller meals more frequently so that calories are burned slowerD. you can learn to prepare healthy, low-calorie foods by checking healthy cook books63. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to lose weight B. How to cook healthy foodsC. How to exercise to lose weight D. How to eat to lose weightC As a boy, Charles Robert Darwin collected anything that caught his interest: insects, coins and interesting stones. He was not very clever, but Darwin was good at doing the things that interested him. His father was a doctor, so Darwin was sent to Edinburgh to study medicine, and was planned to follow a medical career. But Charles found the lectures boring. Then his father sent him to Cambridge University to study to be a priest. While at Cambridge, Darwins interest in zoology and geography grew. Later he got a letter from Robert FitzRoy who was planning to make a voyage around the world on a ship, the Beagle. He wanted a naturalist to join the ship, and Darwin was recommended(推荐). That voyage was the start of Darwins great life.As the Beagle sailed around the world, Darwin began to wonder how life had developed on earth. He began to observe everything. After he was home, he set to work, getting his collection in order. His first great work The Zoology of the Beagle was well received, but he was slow to make public his ideas on the origin of life. Later Darwin and Wallace, another naturalist who had the same opinions as Darwin, produced a paper together. Darwins great book, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (物种起源) appeared. It attracted a storm. People thought that Darwin was saying they were descended from monkeys. What a shameful idea! Although most scientists agreed that Darwin was right, the Church was still so strong that Darwin never received any honors for his work.Afterwards, he published another great work, The Descent of Man. His health grew worse, but he still worked. “When I have to give up observation, I shall die,” he said. He was still working on 17, April, 1882. He was dead two days later.64. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Charles Darwins ideas B. Charles Darwins works C. Father of modern biology: Charles Darwin D. The greatest scientist: Charles Darwin65. Darwins father sent him to Edinburgh to _.A. make him like natural history B. make him become a doctor C. let him change his hobbies D. have him give up his collection66.According to the passage, Charles Darwins whole life was changed by _.A. his study at Cambridge University . his collection of coins C. the naturalists at Cambridge D. the voyage of the Beagle67. The underlined part “they were descended from monkeys” probably means “_”.A. they gave monkeys life B. they were different from monkeys C. they were developed from monkeys D. they had to live with monkeysD A scientist who developed a way to calculate how much water is used in the production of anything from a cup of coffee to a hamburger was awarded the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize.Professor John Anthony Allan of the University of London in Britain won the award for introducing the idea of “virtual water (虚拟水)”, a calculation method that has changed the nature of trade policy and research.Allan has written seven books and published more than 100 papers.The Stockholm International Water Institute said this idea is now embedded (埋藏) in the production of foods and industrial products. The institute said Allans work had made a big effect on global trade policy and research, especially in water-scarce (缺水的) regions.“The improved understanding of trade and water management issues on local, regional and global scales are of the highest value for the successful and sustainable (可持续的) use of water resources,” it said.“People do not only use water when they drink it or take a shower,” the institute said. “Behind the morning cup of coffee, there are 140 liters of water that was used to grow, produce, package and ship the beans.” That is about as much water as a person in England uses on average for all daily drinking and household needs.“For a single hamburger, about 2,400 liters of water are needed. In the USA, the average person uses nearly 7,000 liters of virtual water every day.” It said that was more than three times the average use of a Chinese person.68.Allan was awarded the prize because _.A. he wrote seven books on trade policyB. he published more than 100 papers on water managementC. he found a new kind of water in water-scarce areasD. he came up with the idea of virtual water69.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The average American uses about 7,000 liters of water a day.B. The average Chinese uses nearly 2,300 liters of virtual water a day.C. An Englishman usually drinks about 140 liters of coffee a day.D. A hamburger usually contains about 2,400 liters of water.70.What do we learn about John Anthony Allan from the passage?A. He won the 2008 Nobel Prize. B. He has written over 100 books.C. He works at the University of London. D. He lives in the USA.71.What effect does the idea of virtual water have?A. It helps us realize the importance of trade.B. It helps people do successful business.C. It helps us make use of water scientifically.D. It tells us how much water we use a day.E Ears are for hearing everyone knows that. But for a creature called the Cuviers beaked whale, hearing starts in the throat (喉咙), a new study found. The observation might help explain how all whales hear. The work might also help scientists understand how animals are affected by underwater sonar (声呐). This sonar, used by some ships, sends out sound waves to locate underwater objects. The Cuviers beaked whale is a so-called toothed whale. Toothed whales dive deep into the ocean in search of food. As the whales hunt, they produce sounds that reach objects and then return to the whales. This allows the animals to “see” the shape, size, and location of objects, even when theyre 1,000 meters under the sea, where it is totally dark. To better understand how the whale hears, researchers from San Diego State University in California took X rays of two Cuviers beaked whales. The whales had died and washed up on the beach. Ted Cranford and his colleagues used the images to make a computer model of a Cuviers beaked whales head. Then, they modeled the process of sound traveling through the head. The researchers knew that some sounds get to the ears of a toothed whale through a structure (构造) called “th