第十一套 英语5 Units 1-2 B卷 教师版

1、.此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 单元训练金卷·高三·英语卷B英语5 Units 1-2本卷须知：1答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2选择题的作答：每题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试完毕后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷第一部分:听力共两节,总分值30分略第二部分:阅读理解共两节,总分值40分第一

2、节共15小题：每题2分，总分值30分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AShe is widely seen as proof that good looks can last forever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year,

3、according to the Louvre Museum where it is housed.“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago, the museum said. Visitors have noticed the changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not s

4、ure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current 如今的 chemical state.Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her a

5、nd she stops, said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “Its because direct vision 视觉 is excellent at picking up details, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da

6、Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to the king of France, Francis I, in 1519.In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he planned to return it to Ita

7、ly. The painting was sent back to France two years later. During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.21. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph means the Mon

8、a Lisa .A. is losing its valueB. is being damaged after so many yearsC. is getting more valuable with years passingD. will rot away22. Choose the right order about the happenings onto the Mona Lisa.a. It was stolen from the Louvre.b. Its painter sold it to King Francis I.c. Its state of health was c

9、hecked.d. It was returned to France and housed in the Louvre Museum.e. It was hidden and protected against German forces.A. b-a-d-e-c B. d-e-c-b-aC. d-a-e-c-b D. b-c-a-d-e23. What makes her smile so mysterious according to Professor Livingstone?A. The materials the Italian artist used.B. The way she

10、 smiles.C. The way da Vinci painted the smile.D. It plays a trick upon the human eye.【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C【解析】21. 词句猜测题。由转折词but判断，本句的意思应和上文“She is widely seen as proof that good looks can last forever.“她被看作是美貌是永久的的证据意义相反。结合第三段的介绍说?蒙娜丽莎?的安康状况随着岁月的流逝在恶化，画板已变形，因此推断此处讲得是随着岁月的流逝，名画?蒙娜丽莎?已受到了损坏。应选B。22. 细节

11、理解题。根据第三段第一句“the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago倒数第三段最后一句“it was eventually sold to the king of France, Francis I, in 1519.和倒数第二段的内容可知，1529年这幅画被卖给法国国王，1911年被从卢浮宫偷走，两年以后被归还给法国，接下来第二次世界大战期间，被保护起来，两年前专家检查了这幅画的状况。综上所述，应选A。23. 细节理解题。根据第四段倒数两句“Its becau

12、se direct vision 视觉 is excellent at picking up details, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.可知，Livingstone教授认为达芬奇在阴影里画了她的微笑的方式使得微笑如此神秘。应选C。B To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not

13、 invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun.Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, way back in the eleventh century B.C.We know that the umbrella was also used in a

14、ncient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use: it became a symbol of honor and power. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.In Europe, the Greeks

15、 were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the first persons in Europe to use the umbrellas as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella most dis

16、appeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began t

17、o be made in all kinds of colors.24. Ancient people first used umbrellas as _.A. a symbol of honor B. a symbol of powerC. protection against the sun D. protection against the rain25. According to the passage, the umbrella was probably first used in accident_.A. Babylon B. ChinaC. Egypt D. Rome26. Ac

18、cording to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily lifeB. Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle agesC. The umbrellas for woman were made colorful in ancient timesD. The style of the umbrella hasnt changed a lot since it wa

19、s invented27. What is the passage mainly about?A. The sales of the umbrella B. The history and the use of the umbrellaC. The invention of the umbrella D. The differences among umbrellas【答案】24.C 25. B 26. C 27. B【解析】24. C细节题。根据文章第3段it became a symbol of honor. 和And again it was considered as a symbol

20、 of power.说明雨伞被认为是权利和荣誉的象征，故C正确。25. B细节题。根据文章第二段Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.说明B正确。26. C细节题。根据文章倒数2,3,4行By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughou

21、t most of Europe.Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight.说明雨伞一直就没有太大的变化，故C正确。27. B主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是雨伞的历史和人们对雨伞的使用情况的介绍，故B正确。CWe all know the hard work that filmmakers and actors put in to provide us with entertainment, but it seems t

22、hat even regular moviegoers like us have a big impact on how a movie turns out too. For decades now, film studios have used so-called test screenings 试映 to get feedback from members of the public before a movie comes out.While test audience members are usually asked to fill in a questionnaire after

23、a screening, telling the film studio what they liked and didnt like, media giant Disney has come up with a more high-tech solution.According to a paper published this summer by the companys researchers, Disney is measuring test audiences reactions 反响 by using special cameras placed inside cinemas. P

24、airing the cameras with custom 定制的 software, the company can track what each audience member is feeling at any point in the movie, from anger to joy. This works by mapping 68 different points on each audience members face. The cameras can see in the dark, and the software can figure out a persons mo

25、od based on the slightest of facial expressions.It is hoped that this new method will allow more detailed feedback from test audiences. Rather than relying on audience members to recall their feelings after the movies over, it can accurately read their reactions in real-time.Test screenings are high

26、ly valued in the movie industry, and several well- known movies have been greatly altered following feedback. Viewers of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 would have left the cinema feeling a whole lot differently if it werent for its test audiences feedback.“In one cut of the film that was tested, E.

27、T. died instead of going home in his spaceship. You wont be surprised to hear that the test audience in question didnt warm to this ending at all, wrote media website Den of Geek.But for those of us who are concerned about privacy, the cameras wont be installed in public cinemas. After all, unless y

28、oure part of a test audience, being in front of the cam era is best left to the movie stars.28. What is the main advantage that the cameras have over questionnaires?A. They protect the audiences privacy better.B. They allow the audience to recall their feelings more easily.C. They are able to record

29、 the audiences mood accurately on the spot.D. They can help audience members adjust their mood with custom software.29. With the example of E.T. the extra-Terrestrial 1982, the author intends to .A. show the significance of test screeningsB. emphasize the importance of altering a movieC. show what k

30、ind of endings are better received by viewersD. explain what kind of feedback could be accepted in test screenings30. What does the underlined word “alter mean?A. prefer B. changeC. predict D. adopt31. What is the authors attitude towards the cameras Disney researchers are using?A. Positive B. Indif

31、ferentC. Negative D. Neutral【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C【解析】28. C细节推理题。根据第五段Pairing the cameras with custom定制的 software, the company can track what each audience member is feeling at any point in the movie, from anger to joy.和第六段the software can figure out a person's mood based on the slightest o

32、f facial expressions.可知相机相对于调查问卷更能准确地跟踪观众的感觉，通过面部表情理解人的情绪。应选C。29. A推理判断题。根据例子前一段Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry, and several well- known movies have been greatly altered following feedback.和Viewers of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial1982 would have left the cinema feeling a whole l

33、ot differently if it weren't for its test audience's feedback.可知试映在电影界的重要性，许多著名影片在试映回馈后就发生了改变，Viewers of E.T.就是很典型的例子，应选A。30. B猜测词义题。此处指试映在电影界的重要性，许多著名影片在试映回馈后就发生了改变。"alter"指改变，与change同义，应选B。31. C推理判断题。根据最后两段But for those of us who are concerned about privacy, the cameras won't

34、 be installed in public cinemas. After all, unless you're part of a test audience, being in front of the camera is best left to the movie stars.可知作者认为作为关心隐私的人们，在公共电影院使用这种相机不恰当。可见作者是持否认态度。应选C。DThe latest study by the University of Florida has found that eating from smaller, less beautiful, and ev

35、en paper plates will help prevent overeating. Eating with a fork instead of a spoon can help you lose weight, the researchers say. Much to their surprise, they find that putting mirrors in the dining room will also help reduce weight.The researchers asked 185 college students to choose a chocolate c

36、ake or a fruit salad, and evaluated the taste. Those who ate in a room with a mirror scored the taste of junk food much lower than those in a room without a mirror. But the taste of fruit salad remained the same in any case.Lead scientist, Dr. Ata Jami, says that a glance in the mirror tells people

37、more than just about their physical appearance. It enables them to view themselves objectively 客观地 and helps them to judge themselves and their behavior in the same way that they judge other people.The mirrors were found to push people to compare and match their own behavior with accepted social sta

38、ndards. The researchers believe it proves that people dont want to look in the mirror when they feel they are following the social standards. When they look in the mirror with mouths full of junk food, feelings of discomfort and failure can be increased. Therefore, the presence of the mirror lowers

39、the taste of unhealthy food.However, researchers say this is only the case if people select the food they are eating, because they are responsible for that choice. The researchers suggest that mirrors be placed in dining rooms and other eating spaces, so that people will start eating more healthily.

40、32. Researchers are amazed to find that _.A. paper plates make food look nicerB. people using a fork will eat moreC. mirrors can help people lose weightD. people will eat more in front of a mirror33. What can be inferred from the study?A. Some teenagers got involved in it.B. People were required to

41、eat with a spoon.C. People preferred a chocolate cake to a fruit salad.D. The mirror may not affect the taste of healthy food.34. According to Dr. Ata Jami, the mirror _.A. makes people judge others correctlyB. makes people well judge themselvesC. is a necessary part of peoples daily lifeD. can only

42、 show the appearance of a person35. How does the mirror affect the taste of junk food?A. By making people hungry.B. By showing the social standards.C. By attracting people to healthy food.D. By causing a feeling of discomfort.【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D【解析】32. C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句Much to their surprise,

43、 they find that putting mirrors in the dining room will also help reduce weight.研究者吃惊地发现镜子能帮助人减肥。可知答案为C。33. D细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句The researchers suggest that mirrors be placed in dining rooms and other eating spaces, so that people will start eating more healthily.可知镜子可能不会影响安康食品的味道。应选D。34. B细节理解题。根据第三段L

44、ead scientist, Dr. Ata Jami, says that a glance in the mirror tells people more than just about their physical appearance. It enables them to view themselves objectively 客观地 and helps them to judge themselves and their behavior in the same way that they judge other people.可知按着Dr. Ata Jami所说镜子能使人们更好地

45、评判自己。应选B。35. D细节理解题。根据第四段中When they look in the mirror with mouths full of junk food, feelings of discomfort and failure can be increased.可知镜子通过不舒适的感觉影响垃圾食品的味道。应选D。第二节 共5小题;每题2分,总分值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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。House SittingIn many countries of the world people do what is called house

46、 sitting. It means that if owners of the house are going away, they want someone to come into their home and look after the house and maybe pets while they are away.In Australia, many people travel. After people retire, they might buy a van and travel all over the country. _36_So if someone wants to

47、 travel or go away for some reason, they might want someone in their home to care for it and keep the gardens tidy. House sitters might have to care for pets. Also, quite a few people have swimming pools in their back yard and they need cleaning._37_ I feel it is a great way of seeing the country, b

48、ecause you go and stay in a new city, get to meet new people, and have time to go sightseeing in a new area._38_ There are websites where you find the advertisements by people who want to travel, and by replying to the advertisement, you can make arrangements to go and look after their home.There ar

49、e some requirements to be a house sitter. You must be a trusted person, so that the home owner knows you will not steal anything. You must be able to go when the house owner wants you to go, so you need lots of free time._39_ You need to be good with pets, able to care for cats and dogs, or other pe

50、ts they may have.Some house sitting jobs are just for a few days or a couple of weeks while the house owners have a short holiday. Sometimes it is for much longer. We have had one house sit for six months, while the home owner travelled to Europe._40_ Then you can travel to many different countries

51、and stay there. One of the important things to get is references from the home owners where you have stayed. A reference is a written letter to say that you are trustworthy and have looked after their home well. You can show these letters to possible house sitting jobs and they know you will do a go

52、od job.A. I have done house sitting many times.B. Thousands of people do this all the time.C. It is also possible to do house sitting in other countries.D. Generally you have many opportunities to get a house sitting job.E. You must take a little care over what your description says about you.F. Thi

53、s is an international house sitting service for all city and country areas.G You must have a good car, so you can travel to different parts of the country.【答案】36.B37.A38.D39.G40.C 第三部分:英语知识运用共两节,总分值45分第一节 完形填空共20小题;每题1.5分,总分值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正确选项。Anna was a 9-year-old girl

54、from a small village. She _41_primary school till 4th grade at her village. For the 5th grade on, she had to get an_42_to a school in a city nearby. She was very _43_knowing that she was accepted by a very famous school in a city.Today was the first day of her school. Anna made it to her _44_ after

55、asking fellow students for _45_. Upon seeing her_46_clothing and knowing she is from a small village, other students started _47_her. Luckily, the teacher arrived in no _48_. She asked everyone to keep_49_. After that, the teacher_50_Anna to the class. Then she told everyone to write down the 7 wond

56、ers of the world. When everyone except Anna had _51_their answer paper, the teacher came and asked Anna, “What happened, dear? Dont _52_. Just write what you know as other students have _53_learned about it.Anna replied, “I was thinking that there are so many things, and which 7 I should _54_to write? When she handed in her answer paper, the teacher reading everyones answers and the majority大多数had answered it _55_.The teacher was_56_as the students had remembered what she had taught them. At la