高中英语Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors 同步练习

Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors 同步练习单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. the latest technologies, the farmers grew vegetables in greenhouses.A. Use B. Using C. To use D. Used2.You must do as you , but I dont agree with your decision.A. see fit B. work out C. look into D. cool off3.-We could invite John and Barbara.- Yes, ？A. why not B. do you really think soC. isnt it D. can you4.China is to about one-fifth of the population on the earth.A. resort B. downtown C. home D. family5.If youre looking for a winter adventure, you should try a visit to Kitzbuhel.A. or B. and C. so D. then6.When going to a far-away destination, try travelers cheques if possible and avoid too much money.A. to use; to bring B. using; bringingC. to use; bringing D. using; to bring7. in long forms a lot of time and few people like it.A. Fill; takes B. To fill; take C. Filled; take D. Filling; takes8. the sad news, tears ran down her cheeks.A. Hearing B. Having heard C. To hear D. When she heard9.Buying a train ticket one day ahead of time will usually you a good seat.A. stretch B. gather C. guarantee D. rate10.We all write , even when theres not much to say.A. now and then B. by and by C. step by step D. more or less11.Janet spent 200 yuan on the shoes. But I paid .A. as much twice B. twice as muchC. as much as twice D. as twice much12.But the main problem deeper and will take longer to solve.A. runs B. stays C. turns D. grows13.There are some encouraging signs the farmers may benefit from the new program.A. if B. that C. whether D. /14.Bison is a type of wild animal which used to exist huge numbers the plains of America.A. in；in B. with; on C. in; on D. at; in15.At this time tomorrow over the Atlantic.A. were going to fly B. well be flyingC. well fly D. were to fly完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)Tracy Wong is a well-known Chinese-American writer. But her writing 16 was something she picked up by herself. After her first 17 , teaching disabled children, she became a part-time writer for IBM. 18 , writing stories was simply a 19 interest. Tracy sent three of her stories to a publisher(出版商). 20 , they immediately suggested that she put them together to make a single onelong 21 and paid Tracy a $50,000 advance. A pretty money, said the publisher, for 22 writer.23 Tracys characters(人物) are interesting, her stories sometimes 24 readers uneasy: those about the supernatural. My mother believed I could 25 the afterlife world, she told a close friend. She used to have me speak with my grandmother, who died many years ago.Can I? I dont think I can, Tracy said with a laugh, But I do have 26 when things come to me 27 . Once, she was wondering how to complete a 28 set in ancient (古代的 ) China. 29 the doorbell rang. It was a FedEx delivery man, with a copy of a book on Chinese 30 . It came without her having 31 it.Though she has published 10 books, Tracy has remained 32 by her fame. She lives in the same 33 she lived 27 years ago-although in a more comfortable home. Theres more room for 34 in her life-and it wasnt just 35 .16. A. skill B. experience C. practice D. method17. A. duty B. effort C. job D. task18. A. Instead B. Normally C. Certainly D. Then19. A. general B. deep C. personal D. lively20. A. Interested B. Anxiously C. Seriously D. Encouraged21. A. film B. story C. program D. article22. A. a foreign B. a popular C. an unusual D. an unknown23. A. Now that B. Even though C. Just because D. Except that24. A. find B. turn C. leave D. hold25. A. make up B. connect with C. control D. explain26. A. events B. chances C. feelings D. moments27. A. for no reason B. from a distance C. by accident D. as gifts28. A. description B. painting C. scene D. talk29. A. Surprisingly B. Suddenly C. Expectedly D. Fortunately30. A. cooking B. history C. play D. medicine31. A. known B. sent C. realized D. ordered32. A. unchanged B. excited C. determined D. unmoved33. A. life B. city C. house D. way34. A. success B. work C. joy D. variety35. A. writing B. reporting C. jolk D. fun阅读理解(共20小题，每题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。AAt one time, people used to travel to foreign countries because they thought they would be different from home-the building, the food, the national dress. Nowadays, however, one large city is very like another. They all have their Hihon or Sheraton Hotels which look like Hilton or Sheraton Hotels everywhere. They all have their McDonalds, their KFCs, their Pizza Huts. Office buildings look the same everywhere, and most city centers are full of office buildings. And, of course, people are driving the same brands of Japanese or European cars, usually wearing the same kinds of clothing and watching-except for a few programs-the same American movies and TV shows. Airports are the same everywhere and the worlds airlines are all flying the same aircraft, Boeings or Airbuses.What, therefore, is the purpose of foreign travel for people who are not on business? What do tourists hope to experience in a foreign country that they cannot experience at home? Why travel to foreign countries at all? The answer could be that people are very interested in the past. It is a nations historythat is its main attraction. Most of todays tourists travel overseas to find out what foreign countries and cultures used to be like, not what they are like today. The words eultural tourism are now part of the language of tourism, and it is the museums and works of art in many countries that are their main attractions.If they are lucky-and have had sensible, strong governments-many countries also usually have at least a few beautiful places for tourists to visit.Finally there is perhaps a nations greatest attraction: its people. A nation is not just its historical buildings, its works of art or beautiful places, it is also the people who live in it. This is why a country such as Thailand attracts millions of people every year. They come mainly- because of the friendliness of the Thai people, it is why the Pacific Islands are also so popular. There may not be much to see or do in Fiji, but there are lots of friendly, smiling people to make visitors feel welcome.36.The passage is mainly aboutA. the importance of tourism B. different foreign eulturesC. how to plan an overseas trip D. why people travel to foreign countries37.The writer thinks that large cities in foreign countriesA. are similar to one another B. share the same aircraftC. do not have good hotels D. do not offer a warm seryice to foreigners38.The writer believes that many tourists are interested in foreignA. hotels B. history C. cars D. programs39.Cultural tourism means .A. visiting lots of museumsB. traveling overseasC. studying the history of a foreign countryD. tourists being interested in a nations past and ideasBA device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20%-40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it to reduce the 30% of all pilot-error accidents that are related to fatigue.Driver Alert is based on a computerized wristband. The device, worn by drivers pilots, gives out a sound about every four minutes during a car journey. After each sound the driver must respond by squeezing the steering wheel(方向盘). A sensor in the wristband detects this pressing action and measures the time between the sound and the drivers response.Tiredness is directly related to a drivers response time. Usually, a watchful driver would take about 400 milliseconds to respond, hut once that falls to more than 500 milliseconds, it suggests that the driver is getting sleepy.In such cases the device gives out more regular and louder sounds, showing that the driver should open a window or stop for a rest. If the drivers response continues to slow down, the sounds become mote frequent until a nonstop alma warns that the driver must stop as soon as possible.The device has been delivered to the departments laboratories for testing. If these tests, scheduled for six months time, are successful, the makers will bring the product to market within about a year.40.According to the text, Driver AlertA. aims to reduce tiredness-related accidentsB. has gone through testing at laboratoriesC. aims to prevent drivers from sleepingD. has been on sale for 12 months41.How should a driver respond to the sounds from Driver Alert?A. By sounding a warning. B. By touching the wristband.C. By checking the driving time. D. By pressing the steering wheel.42.We can learn from the text that the driver needs to stop for a break when his response time isA. about 400 milliseconds B. below 500 millisecondsC. over 500 milliseconds D. about 4 minutes43.When the driver gets sleepy while driving, Driver AlertA. moves more regularly B. stops working properlyC. opens the window for the driver D. sounds more frequently and loudlyCIt was a warm April day when a big fat envelope cane in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word congratulations. I dont remember ever smiling so wide.Then I looked at my financial(财政的) package.The cost of Dream Schools tuition(学费), room and board was around 40,000-an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they werent as famous as my fired choice.In my mind, attending my dream university would he the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasnt sure what to do.One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus(校园) including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my dream university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.44.How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream.C. He was worried about the money. D. He was uncertain which school to go to.45.We can learn from the passage that the parents wereA. honest B. strict C. supportive D. decisive46.In Paragraph 5, offered me a full ride can be replaced byA. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campusC. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition47.What does the author mainly want to say?A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.C. You should try your best to attend your dream school.D. Your choice of schools should he based on their fame.DHow Long Can People Live?She took up skating at age 85, made her first movie appearance at age 114, and held a Concert in the neighborhood on her 121st birthday.When it comes to long life, Jeanne Calment is the worlds record holder. She lived to the ripe old age of 122. So is 122 the upper limit to the human life span (寿命) ? If scientists come up with some sort of pill or diet that would slow aging, could we possibly make it to 150-or beyond?Researchers dont entirely agree on the answers. Calment lived to 122, so it wouldnt surprise me if someone alive today reaches 130 or 135, says Jerry Shay at the University of Texas.Steve Austad at the University of Texas agrees. People can live much longer than we think, he says. Experts used to say that humans couldnt live past 110. When Calment blew past that age, they raised the number to 120. So why cant we go higher?The trouble with guessing how old people can live to be is that its all just guessing. Anyone can make up a number, says Rieh Miller at the University of Michigan. Usually the scientist who picks the highest number gets his name in Time magazine.Wont new anti-aging techniques keep us alive for centuries? Any cure, says Miller, for aging would probably keep most of us kicking until about 120. Researchers are working On treatments that lengthen the life span of mice by 50 percent at most. So, if the average human life Span is about 80 years, saysMiller, adding another 50 percent would get you to 120.So what can we conclude from this little disagreement among the researchers? That life, span is flexible(有弹性的), but there is a limit, says George Martin of the University of Washington. We can get flies to live 50 percent longer, he says. But a flys never going to live 150 years. Of course, if you became a new species (物种), one that ages at a slower speed, that would be a different story, he adds.Does Martin really believe that humans could evolve(进化) their way to longer life? Its pretty cool to think about, he says with a smile.48.What does the story of Jeanne Calment prove to us?A. People can live to 122. B. Old people are creative.C. Women are sporty at 85. D. Women live longer than men.49.According to Steve Austral at the University of Texas,A. the average human life span could be 110B. scientists cannot find ways to slow agingC. :few people can expect to live to over 150D. researchers are not sure how long people can live50.Who would agree that a scientist will become famous if he makes the wildest guess at longevity?A. Jerry Shay. B. Steve Austral.C. Rich Miller. D. George Martin.51.What can we infer from the last three paragraphs?A. Most of us could be good at sports even at 120.B. The average human life span carrot be doubled.C. Scientists believe mice are aging at a slower speed than before.D. New techniques could be used to change flies into a new species.EEating enough fruits and vegetables is what most people associate with good health habits. But just as important to healthy living are frequent doses(剂量) of laughter and humor-both proven to have a direct effect on health.According to Wendy Shepard, clinical nurse specialist at Hopkins Bay view in Community Psychiatrys Creative Alternatives Program, laughter has definite physiological effects on the body. Laughing is like inside jogging(慢跑), she says. It cleans the respiratory(呼吸的)system, stimulates the digestive tract, increases heart rate and blood circulation(循环), lowers blood pressure, reduces muscle tension and increases the release of endorphins, the bodys natural pain-killers.Unfortunately, many people dont use humor enough when dealing with everyday life situations. Many wait for humor to happen to them instead of making it happen. Humor is more than just laughing at a joke. It can become a way of life if you open yourself up to a new attitude, says Shepard. The greatest thing about play, creativity and laughter-all components(成分) of humor-is that you not onlyhelp yourself, you help others. Humor is contagious(易感染他人的)!Shepard suggests that everyone relax and lighten up. It can be as easy as focusing on fun things to pick up at a dollar store. Shepard often travels with a grab bag of things to help make people smile. Of course, making humor a part of your life 365 days a year doesnt mean you have to carry a grab bag, put on a clown nose or tell jokes-although those things are fun in the right situation. Instead, look for ways to make the things you already do