UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE单元测试2021-2022学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第一册(含答案)

1、UNIT 2 LOOK I NG INTO THE FUTURE （单元测试卷）（总分值：120分 建议用时：120分钟） 第一局部 阅读（共两节，总分值50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分，总分值37. 5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最正确选项。 AGet Help Finding a Youth or Student Job If youre a student looking for a job, you can get help through these programmesregardless of your background or circ

2、umstances.Youth Job ConnectionYou get at least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, a job for up to 6 months, job-coaching and help with the transition from school to work, or to ongoing employment once the program ends.Who is eligible（具备条件的）：between 16 and 29 years old; not a

3、ttending full-time school or training. Youth Job Connection SummerYou get at least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace, summer jobs that last for up to 8 weeks （part-time and after-school jobs are available if they dont conflict with school）, job-coaching and help returning to

4、 school after the programme ends.Who is eligible: between 18 and 20 years old; a high school student planning to stay in or return to school, or to move on to postsecondary education.MARS StudioYou are guided to learn critical skills you need to solve complex 21st century challenges, build networks

5、with peers, coaches, and leaders, and pursue your innovative ideas for bold change in society.Who is eligible: 8-month fellowship for young people aged 1829.Starter Company ProgrammeYou get guidance business knowledge and funding to start, grow, or buy a small business. To qualify for funding of up

6、to $5, 000, you need to be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount.Who is eligible: between 18 and 29 years old; applicants must not be attending school full time.Which programme is suitable for a 16-year-old student?A.Youth Job Connection. B.Youth Job Connection Summer.C.MARS Studio.D.S

7、tarter Company Programme.What is special about Youth Job Connection Summer?Alt is intended for students only.B.It provides the longest training.C.It offers business knowledge.D.It helps return to school after the programme ends.What do all of these programs offer?A.A well-paid job.B.Paid training.D.

8、 wishes祝福。根据本句中的“When my father died”可推知，会有一个葬礼。应选B项。D 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Donna在地板上坐下，开始工作。Alaid安放；B.stood站；C. rested 休息；D.settled安排，舒舒服服地坐下。根据上句“Shoes were gathered. ”和语境可推知，当鞋被收集到 一起之后，Donna在地板上找到舒适的位置开始清理鞋。应选D项。A 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Donna善意中展示的关爱让我感动得流泪。A. released发布，释放；B. held 举行；C.stopped停止；D.caused造成。根据语境可知，

9、Donna用具体的行动来表达对她的关爱，使作者宣 泄出感动的眼泪。应选A项。B考查动词词义辨析。句意：看着她专心致志地做一件事，让我的思绪恢复到了正常状态。A. keeping 坚持；B.concentrating集中（注意力）；C.insisting坚持；D.depending依靠。根据上文Donna 别 herself on the floor and got to work. ”可知，当时Donna在专心地清理鞋。应选B项。A考查名词词义辨析。句意：看着她专心致志地做一件事，让我的思绪恢复到了正常状态。根据第二 段“IcouldiTt 24_ What Pd heard on the p

10、hone echoed （0 through my head. w 可知，作者当时因为 亲人的突然离世而乱了思绪，而看到Donna专心地帮她清理鞋让她的思想恢复到了正常状态。应选A项。A考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，每当我听到一个熟人失去了所爱的人，我就会想到一项特别的 能满足那个人的需要的任务。A.specific特定的；B.normal正常的；C.challenging有挑战的；D. perfect完 美的。根据上文“Watching her一。11 one task”可知，像当年的Donna那样，作者会想一件能满足那个失 去亲人的熟人需要的具体的工作。应选A项。D 考查名词词义辨析。句

11、意：同上题。A.idea想法；B.personality人格；C.identity身份；D. need 需要。根据语境，作者在失去至亲时，Donna体贴地帮她清理鞋子，给予了特别的但也是很实际的帮助，使 她能沉着参加葬礼，所以作者效仿了这个做法。suit one:s need意为“满足某人的需要”。应选D项。第二节：wearing考查非谓语动词。see sb. doing sth,意为“看见某人（在）做某事。故填wearing。was impressed考查动词的语态。impress是及物动词，意为“（使）印象深刻”，在句中作谓语，时 态为过去时，且与主语为被动关系。故填was impress

12、edofrequently考查副词。副词在句末作状语，修饰谓语动词wear。故填frequently。bought考查非谓语动词。所填动词应是非谓语动词作后置定语修饰之前的名词qipaos,与之为被动关 系。故填bought。but考查连词。句意为：旗袍在肩膀处很合身，但它只是在腰部太紧。前后句之间为转折关系。故填 butobodies考查名词复数。句意为：许多外国人的身体与中国人不同，这使得一些外国人很难脱下旗袍。 由此可知，此处应用名词复数。故填bodies。it考查it的用法。make后缺少宾语，真正的宾语是后面的“to take off q力aos”，应用形式宾语it代 替。故填ito

13、are考查时态和主谓一致。句意：在我的祖国，由于文化差异，非亚洲人有时会因为穿旗袍而被社 交媒体指责。主语为复数。故填are。cultural考查形容词。修饰后面的名词differences,所填空应是形容词作定语。故填cultural。as考查介词。句意：如果外国人穿旗袍，这被视为一种欣赏中国文化的态度。beseenas意为被看作”。故填as。第三局部：写作（共两节，总分值40分）第一节：One possible version：Dear Tom,I am excited to tell you that the first Science and Technology Festival w

14、as held in our school last month, which aimed at enriching us students5 school life and promoting the students9 awareness of innovation.There were a variety of activities in the festival, which included Makers on Campus, where participants could show their designs and products, and an exhibition of

15、the students5 original inventions, designs and literary works. With the enthusiastic participation and support of all the students, the activity turned out to be a great success. I was astonished at schoolmates9 creativity and teamwork spirits.I do hope more activities will be held in my school to p

16、rovide us with chances to practice our critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Yours,Li Hua 第二节：One possible version：We asked the girl if she would like to sing with us At first, she refused our suggestion, saying she had never sung in front of audience before, and that she was afraid of get

17、ting it wrong. However, after our encouragement, she decided to try one song but only as part of our group, which turned out to be a success. She had a soft and clear voice and it was amazing. The audience looked at her with adoration. They warmly applauded and it lasted for several minutes.One poss

18、ible version：After her performance, saw a change in the ciiTs eyes. They seemed much brighter than when we had first met her just a couple of hours ago. She appeared to have gained a lot of confidence from this experience. She told me we had made her day. A bright smile spread across the little girl

19、s face. I was pleased that I neither missed the opportunity to help others nor just thought of myself and my own needs. Stepping out not only helped people in need, but also gave me the sweet taste of helping others.D.High salary.C.Job guidance.D.High salary.BOften, high school students dont have a

20、wide selection of courses from which they may choose. However, many online high schools offer a course list that includes almost everything from basics like math and science to extras like computer programming and instrument lessons. Many online high schools also offer students the chance to take ad

21、vanced classes that may not be as readily available in some traditional schools.An online high school student doesnt have to get up very early in the morning and rush out to school. Instead, he can get a reasonable amount of sleep and start his day on his preferred schedule. While online schools do

22、have attendance requirements, an online school can be more flexible. And, the online high school students dont have to worry about what to wear or what their classmates will say about how they look that day.An online high school student neednt be worried about a class that is moving too quickly or t

23、oo slowly for him. Likewise, he may be able to take advantage of course offerings that suit his own learning style. For example, some online high schools offer coursework that meets the needs of visual or auditory（听觉的） learners in addition to those who can learn from traditional schools.Since online

24、 high school students dont need to spend time waiting for class to start and traveling to and from school, they may have more time to follow their hobbies. For example, if a student is training in dancing, he may have more time to practice. If another student is learning a musical instrument, he may

25、 have more time for that as well. Even part-time work and socializing may fit better into the life of a student taking advantage of the flexibility offered by an online school.Whafs the difference between traditional high school and online high school according to Paragraph 1?A.Range of classes to l

26、earn.B.Tradition of teaching.C.Ways of selecting courses.D.Chances of learning basics.What does an online school student need to do?A.Start his day early.B.Attend class according to rules.C.Mind his appearance.D.Have a tight schedule based on interest.How can an online school meet students9 needs?By

27、 offering courses of different styles.By listing the experiment results for remembering.By slowing down the teaching pace.By reducing the time for coursework.Whafs the best title for the text?Traditional Schools or Online SchoolsStrengths of Traditional SchoolsImportance of Online SchoolsFlexibility

28、 of Online SchoolsThe worlds insects are going down the path of extinction, threatening a catastrophic collapse of natures ecosystems, according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found. The rate of extinction

29、 is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles.“It should be of huge concern to all of us, for insects are at the heart of every food web. They pollinate（授粉）the large majority of plant species, keep the soil healthy, recycle nutrients, control pests, and much more. Love them or loat

30、he them, we humans cannot survive without insects 9 said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.The analysis, published in the journal Biological Conservation says intensive（集约型）agriculture is the main driver of the declines, particularly the heavy use of pesticides. Urbanisation an

31、d climate change are also significant factors.“If insect species losses cannot be stopped, this will have catastrophic consequences for both the planefs ecosystems and for the survival of mankind. It is very rapid. In 10 years you will have a quarter less, in 50 years only half left and in 100 years

32、 you will have none, “ said review author Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, at theUniversity of Sydney, Australia.One of the biggest impacts of insect loss is on many birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that eat insects. “If this food source is taken away, all these animals starve to death, “ he said. Such e

33、ffects have alreadybeen seen in Puerto Rico, where a recent study revealed a 98% fall in ground insects over 35 years.Matt Shardlow, at the conservation charity Buglife, said: It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful state of the worlds insect populations. It is increasingly obvi

34、ous that the planefs ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible trends. ” 8. Why are people worried about the insect decline?B. They provide food for pests.D. They enrich the soil.B. They provide food for pests.D. They enrich the soil.

35、B. Restrictions on pesticides.D Friendly environment.C. They pollinate all plants.What is the main cause of insect losses?A. More and more trees.C. Upgrading agriculture.Where can you find the exact time of insect losses?A. In Paragraph 1.B. In Paragraph 2.C. In Paragraph 3.D. In Paragraph 4.What ca

36、n be a suitable title for the text?Humans Can Survive the Punishment of NatureInsect Declining Is Breaking Natures EcosystemsNatures Ecosystems Are Influenced by HumansInsects and Animals Are Dying Out in Puerto RicoDStudies have shown most people fail to realise how much time they spend on their sm

37、art phones each day.Frank and Amelias family were put to a test, using a free app called aMoment-screen Time Tracker” . The Vascellaros - Frank, Amelia, 14-year-old twins Frankie and Joe, and 17-year-old Sam 一 all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day

38、.uHonestly, I dont feel like Vm on my phone a lot, “ Amelia Vascellaro said. Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app. While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phone which came as a shock to him. The childrens times

39、varied but they often spent more than a couple of hours on the phone as well.Minneapolis-based Dr Kirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up a lot among families. Lind Seal said many family members9 phone use has become problematic.“If we hear more than once, Do you have to be on your phone right no

40、w? Can you please put your phone down? Did you hear what I said? it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives, ” she said.Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put

41、it down.She asks parents to encourage more face-to-face communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills. What we find is that we are really losing out on empathy - the ability to understand other peoples feelings and problems when we spend a lot

42、 of time on our smart phones to communicate with other people 9 “ she said.How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?A. Satisfied.B. Doubtful.C. Uninterested.D. Astonished.Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Paragraph 5?To encourage people to live a simple life.

43、To explain the signs of problematic phone use.To show the importance of close relationships.To ask people if they use phones too much.What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?We should make more face-to-face communication.We can understand each other better using smartphones.Our abili

44、ty of empathy is strengthened by smartphones.Smartphone usage improves the teens9 emotional skills.Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.C. A novel.A. A diary.C. A novel.D. A magazine.第二节（共5小题；每题2. 5分，总分值125分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Futurologists are making a lot of predi

45、ctions about our future life. By 2048, some futurologists foresee that some “talking” buildings will appear in our life.By the middle of the century, its believed that buildings will be able to talk to people through various sensors when the heating needs to be turned on. J7 Instead, a lot of networ

46、ks will appear, which can be compared to a human nervous system. In the next 30 years, buildings will be made from concrete plastics and shape-changing materials. All of them can heal themselves at that time. J8 there will be a need for new kinds of elevators, through which vehicles could even trave

47、l into the buildings. German engineers have already started working on such technology called Multi.By mid-century, scientists believe that buildings will be miles talk Some of them may be very large and they can function as small cities. By comparison, at present, the worlds tallest building, the B

48、urj Khalifa in Dubai, measures 829. 8 metres high. their windows will be replaced by virtual screens. In this way, people can choose any view as they like.At height extremes, a London Spaceport is also likely to come into being by 2048 as the space industry develops very quickly. There is a huge cos

49、t advantage going to space from as high a base as possible.As cities are being very crowded,As a result, there will be no switches.As the future building can rise through the cloudsAs architects are racing to develop the worlds tallest buildings,E They are predicting how we will travel, work and liv

50、e in the next 30 years.Therefore, a spaceport is very likely to be over 10 km, using carbon-based materials.What is more likely, though, is that planes will become smarter and may even become autonomous.第二局部：语言运用（共两节，总分值30分）第一节（共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。Earlier that

51、evening, my mother called, telling me that my brother died in a car crash. I stumbled（跌跌撞 撞地走）around the house what to put into the suitcases. My husband, Larry, and I had been packingfor moving to New Mexico. The house was in a total 22.T tried to hold my tears. I ?3 picked things up and put them d

52、own. T couldnt 24 . What Id heard on the phone echoed（回荡）through my head.Larry phoned a few friends. 25 , someone asked to speak to me. uIf there is anything I can do, let me know. ” “Thank you, I replied. I didnt know what to 26 .The doorbell rang and I rose slowly for the door. It was Donna.“Pve c

53、ome to clean your shoes9 she said. 27 , I asked her to repeat. When my father died, it tookme 28 to get the shoes cleaned and shined for my fathers 29 , she said. I hadnt even thought about shoes.Shoes were gathered. Donna 别 herself on the floor and got to work. The love in the act 3 my tears. Watch

54、ing her J2 on one task helped me pull my 笑 into order. Laundry first, I told myself. One by one, the jobs fell into place.Now whenever I hear of an acquaintance loss of a loved one, I think of one 3, task that suits that persons 35. If the person asks, “How did you know I needed that? ” Fd reply, Be

55、cause someone did that. ”A. forgettingC. wonderingA. damageC. despairA. aimlesslyC. quicklyA. hurryC. focusA. ConstantlyC. SuddenlyA. call forC. talk aboutA. TouchedC. ConfusedA. minutesC. weeksA. satisfactionC. smilesA. laidC. restedA. releasedC. stoppedA. keepingC. insistingA. thoughtsC. sadnessA.

56、 specificB. imaginingD. searchingB. failureDB. imaginingD. searchingB. failureD messB. helplesslyD decisivelyB. decideD. moveB. FortunatelyD. SurprisinglyB. ask forD. get acrossB. ShockedD. AmusedB. hoursD. decadesB. funeralD. wishesB. stoodD settledB. heldD. causedB. concentratingD. dependingB. roo

57、msD luggageB. normalD. perfectC. identityD. need第二节(共10小题；每题L 5分，总分值15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Pm not sure when I started to love qipaos. I just remember that when I saw some famous people 36. (wear) qipaos in the TV series Romance in the Rain, I 37. (impress). Although Chinese women are fo

58、nd of wearing qipaos for special events, for example, red ones for weddings, I wear them more 38. (frequent), not only for parties but also sometimes even in the office.Ive collected some qipaos 39. (buy) at a store in one of Beijings historical neighborhoods. A Chinese friend of mine recently gave

59、me one of her old qipaos, which almost reaches my ankles. The qipao fits well at the shoulders, 40. it was simply too tight at the waist.Many foreigners5 41. (body) differ from those of the Chinese, which makes 42. hard for some foreigners to take off qipaos. Because I am not too short, and pretty t

60、hin, I can often buy ready-made qipaos in China.In my native country, non-Asians 43, (be) sometimes blamed on social media for wearing qipaos because of 44(culture) differences, but in China, people have what I consider a more reasonable and open-minded approach: If foreigners wear qipaos, it is see