2020-2021学年译林版高中英语选修8单元检测：UNIT 3 THE WORLD OF COLOURS AND LIGHT WORD版含解析.DOC

1、单元综合检测(三)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AFilmThe Pixar theory of labor“Pixar has created many films for children by using selfactualization(自我实现)of characters branching out，embracing freedom hitting personal goals，and living their best lives.But this selfactualization is almost specia

2、lly expressed in terms of labor，resulting in a film that combines individual success with continuing work.” (James Douglas,2,250 words)MusicHow to listen to musicThe great musician Nico Muhly discusses what to listen for in a new piece of music.“Some music starts with a tiny beginning and then it is

3、 developed into a larger structure.I feel like Thomas Adss music is like that.There is other music like John Adamss where it is an atmosphere，and you know that if you werent there，it would still happen.” (Nico Muhly,1,340 words)FoodStandards of tasteIs cooking an art like music or painting? Perhaps

4、it was something served in the 18th century and then forgotten.But great art is timeless.Lets use modern science to recover the ingredients，flavors and techniques of past ages，and reconstruct great dishes.(Jill Neimark,2,700 words)ArtThe feeling of finishingWhen the artist stops working on a paintin

5、g，the painting is finished.The artist doesnt intend to stop working if the painting is unfinished.However，“Things can get in the way: an artists attention wanders，a better idea appears，and the money just runs out.Sometimes history interferes(干涉)The enemy is at the door and the work must be abandoned

6、.” (Marion Coutts,870 words)For more articles which are worth reading this week，visit http：/thebrowser.con/.【语篇解读】本文简单介绍了一周内网站里有关文化和艺术话题方面值得一读的文章。1What can we know about Pixars films?AThe characters always achieve their goals with their efforts.BThe director has meant to set a limit to the character

7、s success.CThey are intended to develop childrens intelligence and courage.DThe films are focused on the difficult and painful life of the character.A细节理解题。从第一段可知，皮克斯的电影都是遵循这样的原则：主人公通过自己的努力，最终实现了自己的梦想。故选A。2What can be inferred from Nico Muhlys words?AMusic needs a certain kind of atmosphere.BMusic h

8、as a positive effect on the listeners health.CDifferent kinds of music give people different feelings.DMusic creates a comfortable atmosphere to the listeners.C推理判断题。从第二段的“Some music starts with a tiny beginning and.like John Adamss where it is an atmosphere.”可知，Nico Muhly认为不同风格的音乐会给人不同的感受。故选C。3Acco

9、rding to Marion Coutts，the unfinished work is _.AvaluableBimpressiveCinterestingDunavoidableD推理判断题。从最后一段内容可知，艺术家创作的每件艺术品未必都能完美收官，有些作品因种种原因半途而废。所以完不成作品的现象是不可避免的。 故选D。BKew Gardens lies on the banks of the River Thames in southwest of London.It covers an area of 120 hectares (公顷) and has lots of plants

10、.The distance from the main gate to the Pagoda in the south is around one and a half kilometers.There is a visitor centre near the gate where you can pick up a guidebook for the garden.Then you can decide what you want to see.Near the entrance is the Palm House，which was completed in 1848.In this ho

11、use there are huge banana trees，as well as other plants from the hot and wet parts of Africa and Asia.Close to the Palm House is a museum showing how people have used plants throughout history to make different things from paper to boats.Your next stop might be the Pagoda.This is a sevenstoreyed (七层

12、的) building built in 1761，which looks like a traditional Chinese temple building.There is a bamboo garden with many Chinese bamboo plants and Chinese palms in it.The Rose Garden is beautiful in summer and the Woodland is an area full of huge redwood trees from California.A visit to Kew Gardens is no

13、t complete without seeing Kew Palace.The Palace was built more than 300 years ago.It has a wonderful garden at the back.Information boards tell visitors how a lot of common plants are used as medicine.Kew Gardens is an enjoyable and educational experience throughout the year for people of all ages.M

14、ake sure you go to these gardens if you visit London.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了伦敦的邱园。4The text tells us that Kew Gardens _.Ais famous for old garden buildingsBhas a lot of wonderful viewsChas many different kinds of plantsDis far from LondonC细节理解题。根据第一段提供的信息“has lots of plants”可知，C项为正确答案。5If you want to know how

15、 the plants were used for making boats，youd better go to the _.APagodaBPalm House near the entranceCmuseum besides the Palm HouseDKew PalaceC细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，the Palm House旁边的博物馆里展出了怎样用植物来造船。因此选C。6In Kew Gardens，Kew Palace is a place _.Awhere a king once livedBwhich was built in 1761Cwhere medicine

16、s are producedDwhich people should visitD细节理解题。根据第四段中的“A visit to Kew Gardens is not complete without seeing Kew Palace.”可知D项正确。7What is the purpose of the author writing this text?ATo attract the readers to visit Kew Gardens.BTo invite the readers to London.CTo show the use of the plants in Kew Gar

17、dens.DTo teach the knowledge of plants and animals.A写作意图题。通读全文可知，作者旨在告诉读者去了伦敦一定要去参观邱园，因此A项正确。CMuch has been written about body language during a job interview.Experts from across many fields are full of advice on just how to present your best performance in an interview using conscious(自觉的) body lan

18、guage choices.While many of these experts say there is a “secret” system for making the most of an interview，the reality is that most of them focus on a few general types of behavior that have the greatest effect during a job interview.Entering the interview locationYour walk should be active and co

19、nfident.Keep your shoulders straight，head up，and make eye contact with the people around you.Maintain(保持) an active facial expression and be confident when shaking hands and greeting people to whom you are introduced.During the interviewSit in a straight and attentive posture.Never let your shoulder

20、s drop or your head hang down，but rather keep your head up and make eye contact with the interviewers.Dont play with any papers or notes you have in front of you，and dont lean(倚靠) your arms heavily on the table.Keep your body position open and make eye contact while listening to and answering questi

21、ons.Leaving the interview locationNo matter how you feel about your performance during the interview，carry yourself with confidence till you leave the interview location.Be confident when shaking hands and making eye contact as you say goodbye，and keep your body posture straight as you walk all the

22、way to your car.Remember，the more you make active and confident body language a part of your daily life，the more it becomes a habit that follows you wherever you go.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了积极的肢体语言在面试中起着重要的作用。8We can learn from the text that the “secret” system mainly refers to _.Abody languageBhabitsClanguage

23、skillsDadviceA词义猜测题。根据第一段secret前using conscious body language choices可知，此处secret指的是肢体语言。9During the interview，which of the following is NOT mentioned? AEye contact.BClothing style.CSitting posture.DFacial expression.B细节理解题。第二段提到了facial expression。第三段提到了Sit in a straight and attentive posture和make ey

24、e contact with the interviewers。故选B项。10Whats the purpose of the text? ATo show the general steps of an interview.BTo explain the meaning of body language.CTo persuade people to use more body language.DTo give advice on how to carry yourself in an interview.C主旨大意题。本文主要是介绍了肢体语言在面试中的作用，根据最后一段可知作者建议人们要多

25、用肢体语言。11It can be inferred from the text that _.Aknowledge plays a key role in an interviewBactive body language helps a lot in an interviewCadvice from experts makes a good result in an interviewDcommunication skills are necessary for a good interviewB推理判断题。本文介绍了积极的肢体语言在面试中很有帮助。DMany years ago，my s

26、tudent asked me the question，“Mrs Kindred，why do you teach？” Without taking time to reflect，I answered，“Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someones life.” Even though I was sincere，that wasnt a very good answer and my student didnt let it slide.“Let me get this str

27、aight，” he said.“You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone？” He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused.Im one of those people who look back and wish they h

28、ad said something smart or witty，or swift.Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach，there are days when I wonder.On those days，I remind myself of the real reasons I teach：Its in my blood.My mother was my most influential teacher，and she was a 6th grade reading teacher un

29、til her death in 1990.She instilled (逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.Teaching is a way to make a difference.If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore.You cant have ripples without a “stone”Good teachers throw stones

30、that make a positive difference，and thats what I strive to do.I genuinely love teenagers.I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years.Life is full of ups and downs，and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life，I want to do so.If theyll allow

31、me to celebrate their victories with them，I want to do，too.Teaching isnt for everyone，but I know I have made the right career choice.【语篇解读】为什么要从事教育事业？学生的提问让“我”认真思考了这个问题，发现原因就是母亲的影响、自己对教育事业的执着和对学生的热爱。12What do you think of the writer?AStupid.BHonest.CClever.DPolite.B细节理解题。通过作者的自我剖析，能够看出她作为一名教师，首先是很诚实

32、的。故B项符合题意。13According to the text，which of the following is NOT true?AThe writers mother has the greatest influence on her.BThe writers answer made the student confused.CIn the writers opinion，some people in the world are unfit to teach.DThe writer annoyed the student who asked the question.D细节理解题。由

33、第四段前两句排除A项；由第二段中的“.walked away looking confused”排除B项；由文章最后一句“Teaching isnt for everyone”排除C项。故D项符合题意。14Whats the main idea of the text?AA students silly question.BA good teacher who likes students.CA confused student.DThe reason why I teach.D主旨大意题。通过学生的提问，作者主要陈述了自己从事教育事业的原因，故D项正确。15We can infer from

34、 the text that _.Athe writer was also a good teacher in schoolBthe writer often plays with her students beside a pondCthe writer devotes herself to teaching and her studentsDthe writer often accompanies the students on their way homeC推理判断题。作者通过剖析自己从事教育事业的原因，从而表达了她热爱教育和对学生的热情。故C项正确。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5

35、分，满分12.5分)Why is volunteering important?When it comes to service work，it is important to realize that the actual goal should be getting the most out of your volunteering work._16_Gaining new/social experiences.Volunteering allows students to get involved with new things and develop social and academ

36、ic skills that couldnt be learned in a classroom environment._17_Giving back and helping others.Volunteers create better environments for othersthey create healthier communities and they brighten lives.Jil，a senior student，had been a volunteer in her community(社区) for more than three years._18_“They

37、 always tell me how great we sound and how they wish they had taken time to learn an instrument in their youth.”Creating connections with people._19_Not only does the volunteer work you do show who you are as a person，but it reflects many positive qualities that possible employers and admission offi

38、cers want to see.Volunteering allows you to meet a wide variety of people from all sorts of walks of life._20_Volunteering isnt one of the most attractive jobs，but it is one of the most beneficial and uplifting(令人振奋的)Its taking some time out of your day to help others.Volunteer work makes us feel go

39、od.It builds selfconfidence and lifts up the spirits.ABuilding career choices.BRaising the spirits.CVolunteering means a lot more.DBuilding relationships with people is very important.EVolunteering is an excellent way to improve your independence.FShe volunteers by performing in concerts for senior

40、citizens.GVolunteering allows you to experience different environments and situations.【语篇解读】本文讲述的是做志愿者有哪些好处。16C根据上文可知，当谈起志愿者的服务工作时，最重要的是意识到它的实际目标是能够从志愿工作中得到很多。故C项“志愿服务意味着更多”符合语境。17G根据上文可知，做志愿者可以使学生参与新事物，发展在课堂上学不到的社会与实践能力。故G项“做志愿者可以使你经历不同的环境和情况”与上文连接，故选G。18F根据上文可知，一个中学生吉尔为她的社区做志愿者已经三年多了；再根据下文可知，他们总是告

41、诉我听起来棒极了，并希望他们年轻时也能学一件乐器该多好啊。故F项“她通过为老人们演奏来做志愿者工作”承接上文，故选F。19D根据上文Creating connections with people可知，本段应该讲这方面的知识。D项“和人们建立关系很重要”符合本段意思，故选D。20B根据下文可知，做志愿者虽然不是最吸引人的工作，但是最有益的和令人振奋的工作之一。做志愿者可以使我们感觉很好，建立自信，鼓舞精神。本段应该讲做志愿者的意义在于发展成就感，故选B。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Bramblitt is an artist whose work is defined by

42、 brave and expressive palette (主色调)It is hard to_21_that the man behind the colorful paintings is a man who has been living in the_22_for over 13 years.If you ask John Bramblitt what the world is like，_23_are hell tell you its full of colors.At 30，he suffered from a serious disease that_24_him blind

43、.“When I first lost my sight，I was so_25_that I broke everything I could find into pieces.It seems like_26_that was important in my life was_27_from me.” he said.Losing his vision was a turning point in Bramblitts life.He calls it “the deepest，darkest_28_”But he eventually climbed out of that hole b

44、y picking up the paint brush.Blind_29_he might be，the painters vision is as bright as his art.“If I hadnt lost my sight，I wouldnt start painting.” Over the course of painting，he_30_that every shade of colors has its own_31_textures (质地)He figured out how to mix colors by_32_the differences between t

45、extures in the oils.He also learned how to_33_the paint by outlining an image and using his fingers to guide the brush.Through just his touch，he can see his subjects.He has never seen his own wife or his young son，but it is clear he knows_34_ what they look like.His portraits are proofs that his fin

46、gertips are every bit as perceptive (理解力强的) as his eyes once were.Bramblitts art is gaining_35_in galleries around the world.【语篇解读】本文向我们讲述了盲人艺术家Bramblitt如何通过触觉来绘出一个彩色的世界。21A.decideBreportCexpectDimagineD很难想象画出这些彩色绘画作品的竟是一个生活在黑暗中超过13年的盲人画家。22A.darkBdisasterCdilemmaDtroubleA参见上题解析。23A.messagesBwordsCc

47、hancesDfactsC有可能他会告诉你世界充满色彩。chances are.是固定句式，意思是“可能”。24A.leftBlayCforcedDledA30岁时他得了一场大病，这场大病使他失去了光明。leavesb.adj.“使某人处于某种状态”。25A.embarrassedBnervousCworriedDangryD当“我”刚刚失明时，“我”非常生气(angry)以至于“我”把能找到的一切都摔碎。26A.anythingBeverythingCsomethingDnothingB似乎“我”生命中一切重要的东西都被拿走了。27A.put awayBbroken awayCtaken a

48、wayDdriven awayC参见上题解析。28A.cornerBholeCroomDpointB他把它称作“最深最黑的洞”。根据下文中的“But he eventually climbed out of that hole”的提示可知答案。29A.asBwhenCunlessDafterA尽管(as)他可能看不到，但是他的视觉和他的画一样明亮。30A.insistedBrealizedCguessedDremindedB在绘画的过程中，他意识到颜色的每一种色度都有它特殊的质地。31A.interestingBcomplexCspecialDroughC参见上题解析。根据下文中的“the d

49、ifferences between textures”可知，每一种色度的质地都是特殊的。32A.makingBfindingCrecognizingDfeelingD他弄明白如何通过触觉感知不同颜色颜料的不同的质地来混合出不同的颜色。33A.applyBcontrolCcombineDmoveA他还学会了如何通过勾画图像和用他的手指来引导刷子去涂(apply)颜料。34A.rapidlyBcarefullyCexactlyDpossiblyC他从未见过他的妻子和儿子，但是很明显他确切地知道他们长什么样子。根据下文他的肖像画(画得很像)可知他确切地知道他们长什么样子。35A.wealthBbu

50、sinessCnoticeDrespectCBramblitt的艺术作品在世界各地的画廊获得关注。gain notice“获得注意”。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)One morning，I was waiting at the bus stop，worried about being late for school.There were many people 36._(wait) at the bus stop，and some of them looked very anxious and 37._(disappoint)When the bus finally c

51、ame，we all hurried on board.I got a place next 38._ the window，39._ I had a good view of the sidewalk.A boy on a bike caught my attention.He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms.I heard a passenger behind me 40._(shout) to the driver，but he refused to stop until we reached the next stop.Sti

52、ll，the boy kept riding.He 41._(carry) something over his shoulder and shouting.Finally，when we came to the next stop，the boy came up to the door of the bus，and I heard 42._ excited conversation.Then the driver stood up and asked，“Did anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop? ”A woman on the bus shout

53、ed，“Oh dear! Its 43._(I)”She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase 44._ (thankful)Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done，and the crowd of strangers 45._(sudden) became friendly to one another.36waiting此处是非谓语动词作定语，people和wait之间是主动关系。37disappointed表示“感到失望的”用disappoi

54、nted。38tonext to在旁边。39soso意为“因此”。40shoutinghear sb.doing sth.听见某人正在做某事。41was carrying根据语境，此处表示过去正在进行的动作，故用过去进行时。42anconversation是可数名词。43mine根据句意可知是“我的”，用名词性物主代词。44thankfully应用副词修饰动词。45suddenly修饰became应用副词。.应用文写作(满分15分)随着电脑的普及运用，如今越来越多的中学生使用电脑打字，因此很多中学生的书写水平在急剧下降。针对此现象你班举行了主题为“中学生进行书法比赛是否有必要”的班会，请你根据

55、下面的提示写一篇80词左右的短文。有的同学认为没有必要：1电脑时代，使用手写的场合很少；2在电脑上打字比书写快。有的同学认为很有必要：1提高学生的汉字书写技巧；2培养学生对书法的兴趣；你的观点 (提示词：handwriting) _【参考范文】With computers used in many fields，more and more students choose to type on the computer instead of writing on paper，which has caused the level of their handwriting to drop great

56、ly.Our class had a discussion about whether it is necessary to hold handwriting contests.Some students think handwriting contests are not very important because we now live in the computer age.We type more on the computer than we write with a pen and paper; besides，typing on the computer is quicker

57、than writing.Others think such contests are necessary.Because it can improve students handwriting skill and interests.In my view，it is necessary to hold handwriting contests among students.读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Sam was a greedy and a selfish man.He always desir

58、ed lots and lots of money and never hesitated to cheat others to make more.Also，he never wished to share anything with others and would like to own everything for himself.The selfish man used to calculate each and every small aspect.He paid very little amount of wages to his servants.Wherever he wen

59、t，he calculated a lot to save money by cheating others.He also told a lot of lies to protect his wealth.However，he was taught a nice lesson by his own act.One day，he missed a small bag，which contained 50 gold coins.He was searching for the bag of gold coins，day and night.He sent his workers in searc

60、h of the bag，but none could find it.He told his friends and neighbors that he had lost a bag of gold coins and requested them to inform him if they found it.After a couple of days，a tenyearold girl，who lived near Sams house，told her father that she had found a small bag and that it had 50 gold coins

61、.Her father worked in Sams land.He told his daughter that the bag belonged to his master and added that he would return the bag to his master.They werent very rich，and the father could have easily kept back the gold coins，and hide the fact of finding the bag.He was so honest that he felt that he sho

62、uld return the valuable coins to his master.He gave the bag back to his master Sam.Sam，though happy to get the coins，decided to play a trick.He shouted at his worker，“There were 75 gold coins in this bag and you gave me only 50! Where are the other coins？”The worker was shocked to hear this，and he e

63、xplained that he gave whatever his daughter had found.Selfish and greedy，Sam did not accept the workers story，and decided to take the issue to the judge.Paragraph 1：The judge heard both the sides._Paragraph 2：The judge was in fact aware of Sams greed._【参考范文】Paragraph 1：The judge heard both the sides

64、.He questioned the daughter and the worker about the number of coins they had found in the bag，and they assured it was only 50.He crossexamined Sam and Sam replied，“Yes my lord，I had 75 gold coins in my bag，and they gave me only 50.So it is quite obvious that they have stolen the balance 25 coins！”

65、The judge then asked，“Are you sure that your bag contained 75 coins？” and Sam nodded his head.Paragraph 2：The judge was in fact aware of Sams greed.He decided to teach him a lesson.He then made his judgment，“Since Sam lost a bag of 75 gold coins and the bag found by the girl had only 50 coins，it is

66、obvious that the bag doesnt belong to Sam，and it was lost by someone else.In addition，if anyone found a bag of 75 gold coins，I will declare that it belongs to Sam.As there are no claims against the loss of 50 coins，I order the girl and his father to take those 50 coins as appreciation for their honesty！”