M3U3_单元测试卷 (2)

1、M3U3 单元测试卷一、单项选择：（共15小题，满分15分）1. Jim was made _ captain of the team which was in _ charge of Mr. Clare. A. the, the B. /, the C. /, /D. the , /2. You, who _ considered as his best friend, should help him without hesitation. A. is B. are C. hasD. have 3. -The little girl seems to have remembered all

2、the poems in that book. - _ .A. So does she B. So she does C. So has sheD. So she has4. He will _ his fathers company when he returns from the USA. A. take overB. take upC. take offD. take down5. Miss Evans is the only one among the teachers who _ stories for children and every boy and every girl _

3、her so much.A. write, loveB. writes, lovesC. write, lovesD. writes, love6. In _ of Professor Smith _ his life to the university, a bronze statue is to be set up neat his lab.A. memory, devotingB. memorial, devotingC. memorial, devotedD. memory, devoted7. With oil prices _ so fast, we find more and m

4、ore people _ by bus.A. rising, travellingB. raising, travellingC. risen, to travelD. raised, to travel8. The detective took charge of the case _ remained a mystery for many years. A. whatB. whereC. whichD. in which9. AIDS is reported _ the biggest health challenge in that area over the past 20 years

5、.A. that it is B. that it has beenC. to beD. to have been10. _ that drug abuse has become a serious problem.A. It points out B. As is pointed out C. It is pointed out D. What is pointed out11. No one in my class but I _ that he can make it.A. believesB. believeC. believedD. am to believe12. Id like

6、to play with _ is easy to get along with.A. whoB. whoeverC. whomeverD. no matter who13. _ the fact that he didnt receive much education, he wrote many great works. A. As a result of B. In case of C. In spite of D. In view of14. You said boys were cleverer than girls. That is _ I disagree.A. what B.

7、where C. which D. Why15. Kate lives next door and often helps me whenever I am in trouble.A. A problem shared is a problem halved.B. Every man does his own business best.C. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.D. A good neighbour is better than a brother far off.二、完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）It wa

8、s an afternoon in the winter. Some friends and I were talking at a restaurant. We talked and talked and soon swimming became the _36_. Suddenly I hit upon an idea. “Wouldnt it be _37_ if we went swimming? Others went swimming in winter, and _38_ couldnt we? Besides, we could be _39_ if we did. ” I t

9、old them about this and they all said it was a good idea indeed.Early in the morning, three days _40_, we four were standing at the bus stop, with bags in our hands, _41_ for a bus to take us to the _42_. The sky was clear, the sun was shining, but all the same, it was very cold, _43_ our heavy over

10、coats were not enough to keep us _44_. We all felt that we should go back, but no one wanted to _45_. We soon reached the sands. There was nobody there, but we were not to be discouraged. _46_ we were proud that we were the _47_ ones that dared to challenge the weather. Besides, the sun could keep u

11、s warm. So we _48_ ourselves quickly.But things were not going to be so nice as we thought. The sea wind was blowing, we felt _49_ cold and we shook from head to feet. At last we decided to _50_ the sea water. We put our feet in first, only to take them back_51_. The water was unbelievably cold. _52

12、_ I suggested that we should all jump in at the same time. We all went back ten steps. I gave the order and we all rushed forward. We jumped. That feeling I had when I was in the water I shall never _53_. I was up and rushed again to the seaside. So _54_ my friends. We put on our clothes as quickly

13、as possible and went home.We four did not go to school the next three days, for we all _55_ a bad cold. We missed the lessons, but we had this unforgettable experience. 36. A. object B. topic C. opinion D. center 37. A. interesting B. lucky C. happy D. surprising 38. A. what B. how C. that D. why 39

14、. A. worse B. ill C. stronger D. better 40. A. later B. past C. since D. before 41. A. asking B. meeting C. waiting D. looking 42. A. swimming pool B. sands C. lake D. river 43. A. only B. though C. even D. since 44. A. cold B. warm C. hot D. cool 45. A. speak out B. talk about C. shout at D. think

15、over 46. A. For B. Instead C. Sometimes D. Unless 47. A. only B. lucky C. younger D. happy 48. A. helped B. enjoyed C. dressed D. changed 49. A. such B. a little C. very D. a bit 50. A. go down B. go into C. jump into D. take off 51. A. carefully B. quickly C. bravely D. finally 52. A. Last B. Next

16、C. When D. Then 53. A. remember B. forget C. believe D. tell 54. A. did B. do C. were D. had 55. A. became B. felt C. turned D. caught 三、阅读理解：（共15小题，共30分）A It was fifteen past nine as Marie hurried into the office building where she was going to workHer bus had inched along through heavy miming traf

17、fic, making her a few minutes late for her very first jobShe decided to start out half an hour earlier the next day Once inside the lobby, she had to stand at the elevators and wait several minutes before she could get on one going to the sixth floorWhen she finally reached the office marked Smith E

18、nterprises, she knocked at the door nervously and waitedThere was no replyShe tapped on the door again, but still there was no answerFrom inside the next office, she could hear the sound of voices, so she opened the door and went inAlthough she was sure it was the same office she had been in two wee

19、ks before when she had the interview with MrSmith, it iooked quite different nowIn fact,t hardly looked like an office at allThe employees were just standing around chatting and smokingIn the front of the room, somebody must have just told a good joke, she thought, because there was a loud burst of

20、laughter as she came inFor a moment she had thought they were laughing at her Then one of the men looked at his watch, clapped his hands and said something to the ottxersQuickly they all went to their desks and, in a matter of seconds, everyone was hard at workNo one paid any attention to MarieFinal

21、ly she went up to the man who was sitting at the desk nearest to the door and explained that this was her first day in the officeHardly looking up from his work, he told her to have a seat and wait for MrSmith, who would arrive at any momentthen Marie realized that the days work in the office began

22、just before MrSmith arrivedLater she found out that he lived in Connecticut and came into Manhattan on the same train every morning, arriving in the office at 9:35, so that his staff knew exactly when to start working36Marie could hardly recognize the office she went into as_ . Ashe had been there o

23、nly once BMrSmith was not m the office Cnobody was doing any work Dthe office seemed different37The peopling the office suddenly started working because_Atheir morning break was ended Bthe boss was about to arriveCthey saw a stranger in the office Dno one wanted to talk to Marie38Wecaninferfromthete

24、xtthattheemployeesoftheenterprise_Awerecoldtonewcomers BwerealwayspunctualforworkClackeddevotiontothecompanyDwouldstarttheirworkbylisteningtoajoke 39The best title for this text would be_ .APunctual Like A Clock BA Cold Welcome CAn Unpunctual Manager DBetter Late Than NeverBSubmitting Assignment Onl

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32、hority to grant extensions. 40.Which of the following file names is acceptable for submitting assignment?A. research paper.docB. research paper.pdfC. researchpaper.docD. researchpaper.rtf41.Students are advised to save an assignment to a specific folder in order to _.A. sign in the systemB. remember

33、 where the document isC. choose the appropriate applicationD. remember the document name quickly42.If you summit your assignment late, you _.A. can have a second chanceB. should ask a tutor for helpC. may apply for an extensionD. will get a fail for the workCYou Are What You Eat Genetic（基因的）engineer

34、ing is the scientific change of the genetic material in a living organism It allows scientists to identify specific genes, to remove them from an organisms chromosomes （染色体）, improve them, analyze them, and possibly clone them, and to then reinsert the changed gene into the original organism, or a c

35、ompletely different organismUnlike traditional breeding （繁殖）, where a desired quality would be bred within the same species, genetic engineering can insert desired ones into organisms of different speciesWowDid you catch that? Genetic engineering creates many positive contributions to agriculture Fo

36、r example, by genetically engineered（GE） foods, anti-cancer agents, minerals and vitamins can be increasedImproved taste, shelf life, and better transport are all possibleAlso, GE plants can increase pest and bacterial resistance, therefore, making the food safe for consumers But some argue that the

37、 possible negative effects outweigh the positives, and critics are starting to voice their concerns Unlike Europe, in the United States labeling is not required on genetically engineered foods or on foods that contain genetically engineered products Most Americans do not realize that they are, in fa

38、ct, eating GE foods The public is also concerned about the unknown health risksWith limited understanding of genes, scientists cannot predict possible effectsBecause most genes introduced into GE plants come from sources not introduced into the human body, it is impossible to know if they will cause

39、 reactions Moreover, due to the lack of labeling if allergies develop, it will be extremely difficult to find the origin of them There is also a major moral question in many mindsFor many, the conflict is not if it is safe or not, but it disturbs them because it is unnatural and unnecessaryWe are cu

40、rrently producing one and a half times the amount of food needed to feed the world, yet one in seven people are starvingGE food is unnecessary, and fails to address the root of hunger Many believe that the only people who will benefit are the corporations that produce it Scientists cannot foresee th

41、e possible effects of GE foods, yet we eat them every day without even knowing itWe already have enough food, so why create more that could be potentially harmful to us, to the Earth and to all wildlife? I think that the benefits are amazing, but until we know for sure how these foods will affect us

42、, they are not worth the risk43According to the passage, traditional breeding is different from genetic engineering in that _Atraditional breeding changes the genes in the same speciesBtraditional breeding changes the genes in different speciesCtraditional breeding takes place within the same specie

43、sDtraditional breeding is more scientific44The lack of labeling in Paragraph 4 indicates Ainformation concerning gene sources is unavailable to customersBit is currently possible to find the origins of some allergiesCscientists try to hide potential dangers from customersDthe US government is respon

44、sible for GE food45According to Paragraph 5, GE food is unnecessary because Ait wont help solve the problem of hunger in the world Bthere are potential dangers in producing GE food Cwere now producing more food than before Dcustomers will benefit from GE food46What is the authors attitude towards ge

45、netic engineering? AWelcoming BDisapproving CUnconcerned DOptimistic四、任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。4 Reasons Why Fad (风靡一时的) Diets are Bad for YouA quick weight loss program sounds like a good idea at the time, but youll soon discover that fad diets can be

46、 more dangerous to your health than beneficial to it. Here are four reasons why fad diets are bad for you, plus get tips on how to create a diet plan that helps you lose the extra pounds safelyand keep them off.1. Youll Wind Up Feeling Dehydrated (脱水的)Most of the weight you drop when you lose weight

47、 too quickly tends to be water weight, which can lead to rapid dehydration. Your body burns calories and excess weight in stages, and if you force your body to lose weight faster than it naturally wants to, you can cause serious health problems for yourself.Tip: When trying to lose weight, remind yo

48、urself that water is your friend. To keep from overeating and to stay properly hydrated, drink one to two glasses before a meal. Also, if you exercise daily, be sure to increase your water intake in order to counteract the water lost from sweating while working out.2. Youll Get Tired QuicklyFad diet

49、s involve depriving (剥夺) yourself of calories, however, calories are what translate into the energy your body needs to get through the day. If you fast or eat less than what your body requires in order to lose weight too quickly, youll find yourself feeling fatigued for most of the day. Tip: Eat sma

50、ller meals throughout the day. This will help to boost your metabolism, and can provide you with more energy to help you lose weight in a healthy manner.3. You Can Get Serious Digestive ProblemsIn actual fact, losing weight too quickly can lead to severe diarrhea, to be followed later by constipatio

51、n. As with losing water weight, having diarrhea over an extended period of time can lead to dehydrationa condition that can be life-threatening.Tip: Ensure that you have a diet which is rich in fibre.4. Youll Suffer from Malnutrition (营养不良)Crash diets and fasting are dangerous because they restrict

52、(限制) you from consuming fats and carbs, but theyre also unsafe since they prevent your body from getting the vitamins and minerals it needs. If you restrict your body from its normal caloric intake over a long period of time, your body will be deprived of important nutrients and youll become malnour

53、ished.Tip: A healthy, well-balanced diet is the key to proper weight loss. Talk to your doctor about dietary supplements (补充物) if you are concerned about the amount of nutrients youre getting.Title: 4 Reasons Why Fad Diets are Bad for YouIntroduction: (51) _ a quick weight loss program sounds like a

54、 good program, fad diets will cause damage to your health.ReasonsTips1.Youll Wind Up Feeling DehydratedThe (52) _ of the weight you drop quickly tends to be water weight, leading to rapid dehydration.If your body is (53) _ to lose weight unnaturally, you will have serious health problems.To avoid overeating and to stay properly hydrated, drink one to two glasses of water before a meal. If you take (54) _ daily, be sure to increase your water intake. It can counteract the water you (55) _ from sweating while working out.