高中英语：试题（单元测试题）：Inventors and inventions

1、Un i t 3 I nventors and i nvent i ons 单元测试题第一局部 听力（共两节，总分值30分）第一节（共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选出最正确选项。听完每段对话后，你都有1。秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和 阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。. Who is the man possibly talking to?A. A teacher.B A doctor.C. His mother. What do we know about Sam?He will leave New York.Hi

2、s sister will leave for Los Angeles.His sister will leave for New York. What is the woman going to do?A. Read the paper again.B Throw the paper away.C Rewrite the paper. What are the two speakers probably going to do?A. Invite some friends to dinner.B Listen to the weather report.C. Have a picnic th

3、is afternoon. Where does this conversation probably take place?At an airport.At a railway station.At a department store.第二节（共15小题；每题L5分，总分值22.5分）Researchers wonder how to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops. American researchers say that can happen wit

4、h greater use of an agricultural system called perenniation. It mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants-those that return year after year.Soil scientist John Reganold says, “One of the major problems is that the soils are fairly poor in most of the regions. So how do you grow food crops on

5、poor soils? There have to be food production systems that can build the soil and improve the yield 丁Mr. Reganold says poor soil may have resulted from years of weathering that washed away many nutrients. He says some farmers may have done more harm than good.“They have been actually using farming pr

6、actices where theyre not putting in organic matter. Theyre not putting in fertilizers. They cant afford those things. And it just runs the soil down. So theyre worsening the situation.”The scientist says the word perenniation59 defines three systems that are already used in Africa. The oldest of the

7、 three is called evergreen agriculture. This is where farmers plant trees with their crops. Farmers in Africa have been doing this for sixty years, and it seems to be growing in popularity.The method is gaining widespread use in countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia. The trees are

8、 planted among maize(玉米), millet or sorghum crops. They not only add nitrogen(M) to the soil through their roots, but also through their leaves when they fall off and break down. At other times of the year, the trees can protect plants from strong sunlight.John Reganold says he knows of one woman wh

9、o has had great success with perenniation.“Shes a grandmother in her fifties. Her name is Rhoda Mangyana and she started using this system about twenty years ago. And her yields initially were about a ton of maize. Now with a good year she gets four tons per hectare, four times what she was getting.

10、”The purpose of the passage is to.tell people how to increase productionB introduce an agricultural system in Africaintroduce the oldest farming method in Africatell us how to prevent soil being poorWhat does the underlined word “weathering” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?Being exposed to wind an

11、d rain.B Growing different crops.Being polluted severely.Being ploughed improperly.According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?Perenniation mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants.Poor soil is the main problem in increasing food production.Farmers may be more to bla

12、me for the present situation.American researchers first invented perenniation.Evergreen agriculture is popular with the farmers mainly because it.A. can build the soil and improve the yieldB can provide more wood as wellC is the easiest method to carry outD. is used for a long timeCTwo years ago, th

13、e Funk family of suburban Chicago adopted a Chinese baby girl who had been abandoned on a sidewalk near a Yangzhou textile factory.Last year, halfway across the United States, the Ramirez family of suburban Miami adopted a girl who had been abandoned a week later on the same spot.Both families named

14、 their daughters Mia. It turns out, a first name and Chinese heritage arent the only things the three-year-olds have in common. The girls mothers-Holly Funk and Diana Ramirez-met on a website for parents who had gone through international adoptions. After a lot of emails comparing photographs and bi

15、ographical details, DNA testing proved the families suspicions： The girls are probably fratemal（异卵双生的）twins.“I was in shock, “ said Ramirez, who lives with her husband Carlos in PembrokePines, Florida. Well, now this is for real.”The Internet and Web groups revolving around international orphanages

16、are increasingly being used to link adopted children with biological kin（亲属）.The site that the Funks and Ramirezes used has a membership of 137 people, with 15 sets of twins and 7 sets of siblings whose relationships have been confirmed.At a reunion Friday at Chicagos OHare International Airport, Mi

17、a Diamond Funk and Mia Hanying Ramirez shyly surveyed each other, and then reached for each others hand.DNA tests establish an 85 percent probability that the girls are at least half-sisters. Scientists do not have a biological parent to test and reach a greater certainty, but given their ages and p

18、hysical similarities, experts say it is likely they are fraternal twins.Douglas and Holly Funk hope to bring their Mia to Miami in October. Both sets of parents say they are committed to staying in touch and often let the twins talk to each other on the phone.Both the adopted girls shared a first na

19、me.A. because they both came from ChinaB because of their physical similaritiesC. because their US parents suspected they were twinsD for no good reasonWhy did the girls mothers meet on the Internet?To compare photographs of the two girls.To find the girls biological kin.C To test their suspicions.T

20、o enjoy the joy of adopting children.Experts are still not 100 percent sure that the two girls are fraternal twins because.DNA tests are still not accurate enoughB the two girls were born in two different familiesthe DNA of a biological parent is still missingone girl was born a week later than the

21、otherWhat would be the best title for the passage?Adopted Twins Reunited After Online ChatAdopted Twins Live Happily in the USSuspicion Turned into RealityThe Stories of Two FamiliesDFor the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working on a project that was very important t

22、o me. My every waking hour was consumed by the project and although I imagined that I would feel happy after completing parts of the project, I was confused to find that instead, I was feeling rather depressed. I tried a range of methods to help cheer myself up. I had a relaxing bath, cooked a delic

23、ious meal to enjoy with my family and even watched a lighthearted movie, but to no avail. It was only when I turned to meditation（沉思）for a solution that the answer came to me： turn to nature!The very next day, I grabbed my camera and a bottle of water and set off to spend a few hours walking in a na

24、ture reserve, even though it was pouring with rain. Within a couple of minutes I felt alive again. To be honest, I felt like a young school girl again and had to stop myself from hopping along the path singing, Im singing in the rain. a song I used to sing when I was a child. I think as adults we of

25、ten try too hard to control our inner children and as a result we restrain（限制）our own spirits, which only leads to depression and stress.Interestingly, it has been shown that people who spend 40 minutes walking in a nature reserve have a drop in their blood pressure levels. But this does not happen

26、when they spend a similar amount of time walking in a busy city center.If you feel a little low in spirit and know that you have spent too much time indoors, relax completely, remove your shoes and let your inner child come out and play.The author felt depressed because she.couldnt consume her wakin

27、g hourhad not seen a film for a long timehad not finished her work on timehad worked on a hard job for too longThe author walked in a nature reserve in the rain in order to.take photosfind a solution to the projectC hop along the pathcheer herself upIn the author9s opinion, .a bath can make people r

28、elaxedB depression is usually caused by hard workwalking in a busy city center harms peoples healthadults should express their inner feelings freely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。What is the best way for teens to make money ? I would say the best way to make money fo

29、r a teen is using the Internet. 71You can sell junk（废 I日物品）in your house on to start with, then look for wholesale什比发的）products to sell regularly. 72The other way is to start your own information publishing business. You can start this business from your spare bedroom and it doesnt matter at what ag

30、e you start.In fact, the younger, the better. Because you will make more money than the rest of your family put together when you are just a teenager and people will envy you. 73The good thing is that you can get the product free from the public area and sell it for 97 or more without any problem.If

31、 you want to be able to sell your information product, the best way is through your own miniwebsite.The thing you need to do, once you have your product and website set up, is that you need to be able to capture peoples e-mail addresses? as this is where your big money comes from.A. Its a great feel

32、ing when you earn more in a month than most people do in a year.B You can do a number of different things on it.You will also need a website.Next, you need to find a product to sell.You will understand the ways for teens to make money.Thats one way you can go to start making money.It doesnt matter i

33、f you have the best website in the world.71. 72. 73.74. 75.第II卷第四局部 写作（共两节，总分值35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每题1分，总分值10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作 文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的 增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A）,并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起

34、）不计分。Id like to tell you a story about my best friend Jane. Last week in school we have a big fight, and she didnt talk me for a week. It all started with when she asked me if she could copy my homework. I asked her what she wanted to do that, and she said that she forgotten to do hers. I told her t

35、hat I didnt think it was the good idea. I said that she should do his own work. She got real angry with me and said she didnt want to be my friend any more.I said that I was sure she would understand why. But she did. Yesterday she told me she was sorry. She said she would ever forget to do her home

36、work the next time.第二节 书面表达（总分值25分）据报道：某地一女青年用假文凭骗过面试，而进入某公司工作。该青年工作 能力较强，工作干得很出色。但后来假文凭被查出，公司以她缺乏诚信为由解雇 了她。你认为公司这种做法对吗？当今社会，我们应该注重诚信还是看重能力？请 简要描述这一事件，并选择其中一种观点，结合你身边的事例，写一篇短文，谈 谈你的看法，重点表述你持有某种观点的理由，题目自拟。注意：词数：100左右。参考词汇:文凭diploma；诚信honestyUnit 3 Inventors and i nvent ions 单元测试题参考答案1. B2.B3.A 4.C 5.

37、A 6.C 7.A 8.C9.A W.Cll.A 12,B13.B14.C15.B16.B17.C 18. A 19.A 20.C21. B 22.B 6.27.28. C29. D 30. D31. C 32.C 6.37.38. C39. D40. C41. D 42.A 6.47.48. C49. B50. D 51. C 52. A6.57.58. D59. C60. B 61. A 62. D 6.67.68. A69. D70. D71.72.F 73.A74.D 75.C1. B2

38、.B3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.C9.A W.Cll.A 12,B13.B14.C15.B16.B17.C 18. A 19.A 20.C21. B 22.B 6.27.28. C29. D 30. D31. C 32.C 6.37.38. C39. D40. C41. D 42.A 6.47.48. C49. B50. D 51. C 52. A6.57.58. D59. C60. B 61. A 62. D 6.67.68. A69. D70. D71.72.F 73.A74

39、.D 75.C短文改错Id like to tell you a story about my best friend Jane. Last week in school wehavea big fight, and she didnt talk Q/with me for a week. It all started withwhatwhen she asked me if she could copy my homework. I asked her she wanted to do that, and she said that she forgotten to do hers. I t

40、old her that I didnt think itthethethewas.hisrealgood idea. I said that she should do own work. She got angry with me and said she didnt want to be my friend any more.I said that I was sure shethewasButwould understand why.j she did. Yesterday she told me she was sorry. She saidevershe would forget

41、to do her homework the next time, never 8【参考范文】 正方:Is Diploma Really Important?It was reported that a girl successfully passed the interview of a company and proved herself an able girl in her work. But later, it was found out that the diploma she held was a false one. Therefore the company dismisse

42、d her for the reason that she lacked honesty.I do not think that the girl should be dismissed. Maybe she hadnt got good education because her family was poor. I feel sorry for the girl. The company should give her a chance. After all, she did a good job in her work.Nowadays people often hold the vie

43、w that diploma is the most important thing in finding a job. If you have a high degree diploma, you may easily get a job even though you might really have little knowledge. Such is the reality ： Diploma is everything.The government should help change this situation. As long as they can manage it, le

44、t them realize their dreams.反方：Honesty Comes FirstIt was reported that a girl successfully passed the interview of a company and proved herself an able girl in her work. But later, it was found out that the diploma she held was a false one. Therefore the company dismissed her for the reason that she

45、 lacked honesty.I think it is right for the company to dismiss the girl. The girl cheated the company and that was what she should deserve.Diploma does not mean you are qualified enough, but to some extent, it proves that you have passed the exams and have the ability of learning knowledge from book

46、s.In addition, her employment is unfair for those who do have an official diploma. Just like playing chess, those who participate in the competition should obey game rules. We cant imagine what it would be like without rules.听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小 题，每题

47、5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白 读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。What is the womans brother?A. A postman.B A poet.C - A writer.What does the man plan to do?A. Visit the womans brother later.B Prepare a gift.C. Meet the woman at once.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。Which room does the woman live in?A. 177.B. 171.C. 117.When will th

48、e cleaner come?Right now.20 minutes later.This evening.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。What is the relationship between the two speakers ?A. Co-workers.B Actor and actress.C. Interviewer and interviewee.What does the woman do well in?Dancing and singing.Typing and shorthand.Playing football and basketball.Where do

49、es the woman really want to go?A. A stadium.B . A theatre.C. A hotel.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。Where are the two speakers?On a plane.On a bus.At a railway station.Where does the woman want to go at last?Park Avenue.Fifth Avenue.Washington Square Park.How does the woman know she has got to the right place?A.

50、The man will tell her in time.B She can see the big gate and trees.C. She will arrive there at the exact time.What is probably the man?A. A repairman.B A bus driver.C. A taxi driver.听第1。段材料，回答第17至20题。What is the second reason for the growing number of private cars in China?A. Bank loans.B Better fin

51、ancial situation.C. The desire for more comfortable means of traveling.What are the main problems caused by the use of private cars in China?A. Traffic jams and air pollution.B Traffic jams and fire accidents.C Traffic jams and energy consumption.Who will deal with the problems?A. Local governments.

52、B Individual car users.C Car manufacturers.Whafs the speakers attitude?Family cars are convenient in everyday life.Banks should stop giving loans to car buyers.Measures should be taken to control the use of private cars.第二局部 英语知识运用（共两节，总分值45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。

53、Color blind people often find it difficult to between blue and green.A. separateB. distinguishC. compareD. contrastHe wished to forget everything with his former life and start a new life.A. joinedB. associatedC. buriedD. carriedWill it be for you to start work tomorrow ? I hope you are not occupied

54、.A. convenientB. practicalC. occasionalD. passiveThe temperature dropped.Many people couldnt adapt to it and caught a cold.A practicallyB. approximatelyC. abruptlyD. merrilyWe have no vacancies（空职）now, but well certainly your application inmind.A. hideB. bearC. standD. endureMrs. Black isnt in and I

55、ll have to ring.1 would appreciate it if you ring after 6 oclock.B. up； offA. offB. up； offC. back； upD. back； offAs I grew up in a small town at the foot of a mountain, the visit to the village scenes of my childhood.A. called upB. called forC. called onD. called inAfter that, he knew he could any

56、emergency by doing what he could tothe best of his ability.A get awaywithB.get on withC get throughD.get acrossTom almost fell off the cliff, but managed to until help came.A.keep onB.catch onC.count onD.hang onWe dont often see each other but keep in touch with each other by sending e-mailsA here a

57、nd thereB. sooner or laterC. at one timeD. now and thenThe book represents a wonderful love story, so once，it will be popular with young people. A. publishesB. publishingC. publishedD. having publishedFind ways to praise your children often,youll find they will open their hearts to you. A. tillB. or

58、C. andD. butRecently the father has found his son increasingly to the Internet games.A.attractB.attractedC.attractingD.having attractedOnly after liberation to be treated as human beings.A did they beginB.they had begunC. they did beginC. they did beginC. they did beginD had they begunYou cannot acc

59、ept an opinion to you unless it is based on facts（C. they did beginD had they begun南，29）A offeringB. to offerC. having offeredD. offered第二节 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。Thomas Edison tried two thousand different materials to make the light bulb. When none w

60、orked satisfactorily, his assistant 36 , “All our work is in vain. We have learned nothing.”Thomas Edison replied very 37 ， Oh, we have come a long way and we have 38 a lot. We now know that there are two thousand materials which we cannot 39 to make a good light bulb.If you learn from your mistakes