UNIT3 CONSERVATION 单元测试题.docx

1、Unit3 Conservation 单元测试题第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThe Huaqing Palace Heritage Site Star Pool It was built in 644 AD for Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty (朝代). It is said that at first there was no cover for the pool so that he could enjoy the s

2、hining stars of the night while taking a bath. Huaqing Hot Springs They were named The First Hot Springs in the World in the Tang dynasty by Emperor Xuanzong. The water temperature stays at 43C all year round. It was first used as an imperial pool during the Zhou dynasty (1046 BC-256 BC) Tang Well I

3、t has a long history of over 1,300 years and measures 1.9 metres long, 1.26 metres wide and 8. 3 metres deep. It was used just by Yang Yuhuan for drinking water. Imperial Concubine Pool (贵妃池) It was built in 747 AD for the famous beauty Yang Yuhuan. It takes the shape of a Chinese crab apple (海棠) fl

4、ower, and is where Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Yuhuan took baths every winter. Address: At the foot of Lishan Mountain in Litong, 30 kilometres east of Xian. Opening hours: From March to November: 7:00 - 18:00 From December to February: 7:30 - 18:30 Bus routes: 914, 915, U5, and 3061. Which of the fol

5、lowing has the longest history?A.Star Pool.B.Huaqing Hot Springs.C.Tang Well.D.Imperial Concubine Pool.2.What is special about Imperial Concubine Pool?A.It is half-divided.B.It is flower-shaped.C.It is for drinking.D.It has no cover.3.What do we know about The Huaqing Palace Heritage Site?A.It is on

6、 the mountain top.B.It is 30 kilometres west of Xian.C.It has five bus routes travelling along.D.It stays open for eleven hours a day.B A Chinese college student cycles over 1,000 kilometres in 19 days to encourage environmental protection. The college student from central Chinas Hubei Province cycl

7、ed over 1,000 kilometres to Shanghai in 19 days to highlight the importance of environmental protection, receiving high praise from related departments. Huang Xis journey started on Aug. 3 from Xiaochang County, Hubei, spreading the message of environmental protection to over 5,000 people along his

8、route. Huang said it was not very easy to start a conversation about environmental protection with strangers. First you have to narrow the distance between you and your audience, he noted. For instance, he would greet people at the roadside and introduce himself and his plan. He told Shanghai Observ

9、er that the environmental issue was not a good conversation opener because not everyone was interested. Straw burning(秸秆焚烧) was a major focus for Huang since his journey began in summer. Many people dont burn straw because theres a fine, but not many of them know that burning straw actually pollutes

10、 the environment, he said. Explaining the ban on straw burning, the benefits of sorting of waste as well as the importance of creatures in water and plants protection were the major part of his job on the road. 16 local authorities of environmental protection along Huangs route praised his efforts.

11、Environmental protection calls for not only governmental efforts but also social efforts, said Chen Bin, an official from Wuhans environmental department. Huang shared his experience on social media, which gave him a level of support on his journey. However, his cycling also drew the bad side of com

12、ments. Some said that his journey was only a publicity stunt (作秀), and some even said that in fact, it was a trip that Huang had to make since he ran out of his money at Internet cafes. Huang replied and tried to prove that what they said was not true. Huang, who studies environmental engineering in

13、 college, set off again on Sept. 27 to take part in a training camp held by a centre of environmental protection in Hubei Province. I will share my experience of the journey, and hope people will pay more attention to the environment, he said.4. What is the purpose of Huangs cycling?A.To have a good

14、 sightseeing.B.To receive high praise from related departments.C.To let people know the importance of protecting environment.D.To solve the problem of straw burning.5.What can we learn from the text?A.Huangs cycling didnt draw any attention.B.What Huang studies in college is related to environment.C

15、.Environmental protection needs only social efforts.D.Its a good idea to start a conversation by environmental issues.6.When did Huang finish the cycling?A.On Jul. 3.B.On Sep. 27.C.On Aug. 22D.On Oct. 3.7.What is the attitude of the related departments to the cycling?A.They think highly of it.B.They

16、 disagree with it.C.They show no interest in it.D.They doubt it.C Plans to bring wild tigers back to their original home, their historical range (历史分布范围) in the Ili-Balkhash region, have been announced by Kazakhstan(哈萨克斯坦) and an agreement with World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF) to conduct a tiger rein

17、troduction programme has been signed. It will not only bring wild tigers back to their original home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili-Balkhash region, said Askar Myrzakhmetov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. If successful, Kazakhstan will be the first coun

18、try in the world to bring wild tigers back to an entire region where they have died out for nearly half a century. Tiger reintroduction projects have only been achieved within national borders and in areas that are considered current tiger habitats. Kazakhstans tiger reintroduction programme is uniq

19、ue and it badly requires the restoration of a vast forest that is part of the wild tigers historical range. Since the beginning of the 20th century, wild tigers have lost over 90 percent of their historical range. Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to t

20、he loss of habitat. To prepare for the return of wild tigers, on 1 st January 2021 Kazakhstan will set up a new nature reserve in the southwestern Ili-Balkhash, in order to restore the unique forest habitat. This will include the protection of existing wildlife, and reintroducing important prey (猎物)

21、, such as the endangered wild Bactrian deer. Restoring tigers will also help protect Lake Balkhash and prevent it from repeating the fate of the Aral Sea, formerly the worlds fourth largest lake and now 10 percent of its original size. The hard work remains ahead of us. We have to spare no effort to

22、 make this region ready for tigers and involve all the relevant people to make this happen. That means dealing with illegal activities, having these people who govern parks be well trained and equipped, increasing prey populations and involving local communities, said Ekaterina Vorobyeva, Director o

23、f the WWF programme.8. What is Askar Myrzakhmetovs attitude towards the tiger reintroduction programme?A.Doubtful.B.Favourable.C.Concerned.D.Disapproving.9.What made the wild tigers disappear in the Ili-Balkhash region?A.The increasing loss of prey.B.The evolution of the species.C.The lack of natura

24、l living places.D.The serious environmental pollution.10.Which measure may be taken for the reintroduction of tigers?A.Regulating human activities.B.Limiting the number of prey.C.Building a reserve for tigers only.D.Training tigers to be more adaptable.11.What is the best title of the passage?A.Effo

25、rts to Restore Forests in KazakhstanB.Bringing Tigers Back Home to KazakhstanC.Attempts to Handle Illegal Activities EffectivelyD.Preventing Tigers Disappearing in KazakhstanD Bill Bowerman was a track coach. He wanted to help athletes run faster. So he had learnt how to make running shoes. He had a

26、lso started a shoe company with a friend. It was 1971. Running shoes at the time were heavy. They had spikes(鞋钉) on the sole(鞋底) The spikes tore up the track and slowed down runners. To make a lighter shoe, Bill tried the skins of fish. To make a better sole, he wanted to replace the spikes. Bill du

27、g through his wife Barbaras jewelry box. He hoped to find a piece of jewelry with an interesting pattern. He would then copy the pattern onto the new soles. Nothing worked. Bill was defeated. Then, one Sunday morning, Barbara made Bill waffles (华夫饼) for breakfast. Bill watched her cook. He studied t

28、he criss-cross pattern on a waffle iron. Inspiration struck. The pattern on the waffle iron was just what Bill was looking for. The squares were flatter and wider than sharp spikes. The pattern would help the shoes hold any surface without tearing it up. When Barbara left the house, Bill ran to his

29、lab. He took the liquid chemicals that, when mixed, would harden into the sole of a shoe. He poured the mixture into the waffle ironand the Waffle Trainer was born. Bills company put the Waffle Trainer on market in 1974. It was a huge hit. Maybe youve heard of that companyits called Nike. And today

30、its worth around $200 billion. It was the waffle iron that had changed the course of Bills lifeand helped turn Nike into a well-known name. Today, the waffle iron is kept at Nike headquarters. It serves as a reminder that if we keep trying, we can find a solution to even the most difficult problems.

31、 And those solutions can come from unlikely places, even the breakfast table.12.What shortcomings did the old-style running shoes have?A.They were hard to wear.B.They were too large.C.They were impractical.D.They were easy to break.13.Where did Bill get the inspiration to invent the famous Waffle Tr

32、ainer?A.From the skins of the fish.B.From his wifes jewelry.C.From the colour of the iron.D.From his wifes cooking.14.What can we learn from Bills success?A.A cheering wife is the joy of life.B.Two heads are better than one.C.Where theres a will, theres a way.D.A bad workman quarrels with his tools.

33、15.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Waffles and NikeB.Inspiration and InventionC.A Great InventorD.A Well-Known Company第二节七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Schools consume a large amount of energy, which has a bad effect on the environment. _16_, there are

34、 lots of ways that you can help your school save energy. Look for simple changes your school can make and band together with others to make an even bigger effect. _17_. Even something as simple as turning off the lights when you leave a room can help to save energy. Turn off the lights in classrooms

35、 that are not being used and in other areas, such as empty bathrooms and unoccupied multi-purpose rooms. Use natural light when the sun is bright. It may not always be necessary for you to have the lights on in your classroom. There may be times of day when the sun is especially bright and enough fo

36、r what you are doing in your classroom. _18_. Set up a recycling station at your school. Recycling is a great way to save energy because it reduces the need to produce new materials. _19_, then ask your school principal if you can set one up. Get others involved. _20_. Either as an individual or as

37、a team, you can create and put up signs around your school. Try using signs that remind people of things they can do to save energy and also some signs that raise awareness of saving energy.A.Post signs about conserving energy B.Whether you are a teacher or a student C.If your school does not have o

38、ne D.Turn off your computer when its not used E.Shut down the lights when rooms are not in use F.Other times of day you might only need half of the lights G.If your schools garbage company offers recycling services第三部分语言知识运用第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When

39、Mike Mushaw decided to join the national bone marrow registry (骨髓登记) nearly three years ago, he never really gave it a second thought. After all, he did it only because his college football coach had 21 him and his teammates to register. About six months after the registry, Mushaw got a call. His bo

40、ne marrow matched a22in Virginia. Mushaw didnt know it at the time that his marrow would23to a five-month-old girl named Eleanor with a rare24. She had hardly left her house, and the only place she went to was the25because her immune system was far too26 . As the days and weeks passed, her condition

41、 had become only more 27and she would die without a transplant(移植). Still, nobody was sure of the success. At first, Eleanors family had only hoped that she would have some improvement from the transplant, enough to28a more normal life. But after a few weeks, the doctors came back with29news: Eleano

42、rs condition hadnt just 30 Mushaws bone marrow had cured (治愈)her. She is doing amazingly well, Eleanors mother said. 31 than we ever expected her to be. It was a little surprising just because of how serious her condition was, but it was more of a relief and 32 feeling than anything. Mushaw didnt kn

43、ow any of this until Eleanors parents sent him an e-mail to 33 him for saving her life. When they told me it was a little girl, I choked up (哽咽) a little, Mushaw said, Just to hear that someone so 34 has such a serious disease and her only 35 is in your bone marrow is a heavy feeling.But he was plea

44、sed that his kindness had saved a life and even one small act of kindness can go a long way.21.A.orderedB.encouragedC.employedD.forced22.A.doctorB.hunterC.performerD.patient23.A.goB.fallC.turnD.float24.A.woundB.diseaseC.injuryD.hurt25.A.parkB.shopC.cinemaD.hospital26.A.strongB.weakC.falseD.ordinary2

45、7.A.curiousB.impressiveC.seriousD.familiar28.A.leadB.escapeC.minD.attract29.A.boringB.astonishingC.frighteningD.convincing30.A.expandedB.reducedC.failedD.improved31.A.HeavierB.PoorerC.BetterD.Worse32.A.sadB.worriedC.angryD.happy33.A.forgiveB.warnC.thankD.respect34.A.youngB.oldC.gentleD.kind35.A.thou

46、ghtB.strengthC.hopeD.weakness第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分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。 Every year in the month of March, one of _36_ worlds greatest wildlife migrations (迁徙) stops in central Nebraska. For a short time, sandhill cranes (沙丘鹤)fill the states wide, flat fields. The land provides the

47、birds _37_ a perfect place to rest and eat. Since several years ago, more and more people _38_(discover) the migration. Visitors crowd into river blindsspecial buildings that help keep the bird watchers _39_(hide) themselves. They look through their cameras or telescopes in wonder. The sandhill cran

48、es are worth the trip. They are _40_(general) a little over a metre tall. They have long legs and necks. Their wings stretch over two metres. Sandhill cranes have soft, grey feathers. They _41_(know) for having a bright red area on the top of their heads. The birds stop in Nebraska as they make thei

49、r way from their winter homes in Mexico and some _42_ (south) parts of the United States. The birds usually spend two to three _43_(week) at this place _44_ they leave. They arrive in waves, at times as many as 400, 000 in one day. They eat in the nearby fields and grass lands. Leftover grain, insec

50、ts and small creatures give _45_(they) the energy they need as they continue their trip north, towards Canada and Siberia.第四部分:写作第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)46. 假设你是李华,在上周的英语写作课上,你班就中学生“是否应该在教室内吃早餐”这一问题进行了讨论,请将讨论内容及个人观点用英文给你校英语报投稿。支持者认为反对者认为你的观点1.边吃边学,节约时间,有利于学习;2.吃饭时可以和同学交流。1.边吃边学或吃饭时说话对身体有害;2.在教室里吃饭使教室里有异味。

51、注意: 1 .词数80左右,短文开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数; 2.文中不要提及真实的校名和人名; 3.书写规范,卷面整洁。Should We Have Breakfast in the Classroom?Dear editor, Last week, our class held a discussion about whether we should have breakfast in the classroom._Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)47.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。 Once there was a

52、 merchant who had fine silk and rugs (毛毯) to sell. He wished to send his goods to a city on the other side of the desert. Abdul, the merchant, owned a large caravan (商队) of camels, and he employed many men. For many days, Abdul and his men had been preparing for the journey because of the boundless

53、desert with hot sand and the grass out of sight for miles. It required many camels to carry the merchants goods, tents, bottles of water, firewood, bags of rice and some tools. At last, the caravan was ready for the journey. The sun shone steadily, making the sand so hot that no one could walk upon

54、it in the daytime. So Abdul and his men travelled all at night. One man was the pilot. He rode ahead because he knew the stars, and he could guide the caravan by them. They travelled night after night, resting during the heat of the day. Unfortunately, when the caravan started another evening, the p

55、ilot led the way as usual, but after a while, weary with many nights of watching, he fell asleep. All night long the caravan travelled. At daybreak the pilot awoke and looked at the last star fading in the morning light. Halt (停下)! he called, The camels must have turned while I slept. We are at the

56、place from which we started yesterday. Even worse, another man shouted, The man with the camel carrying the rest water and firewood, who is walking at the end of our group, is gone! There was no water to drink. There was no firewood to cook the food. The men lay down with despair, We are lost! 注意:续写

57、词数应为150左右。 It seemed that only one person remained positive._ A shout of joy burst from the lips of the men._参考答案1-3.BBD 4-7.CBCA 8-11.BCAB 12-15.CDCA 16-20.BEFCA21-25.BDABD; 26-30.BCABD; 31-35.CDCAC36.the 37.with 38. have discovered 39. hiding 40.generally 41. are known 42.southern 43. weeks; 44.be

58、fore 45. them46.答案：Should We Have Breakfast in the Classroom? Dear editor, Last week, our class held a discussion about whether we should have breakfast in the classroom. Some students think that when they are having breakfast in the classroom, they can study or read at the same time, which can save

59、 their time and is beneficial to their studies. And they can talk with their classmates while eating. While others think that it is bad for our health to have breakfast in the classroom. Besides, some kinds of food smell unpleasant. In my view, it is not good for us to have breakfast in the classroo

60、m. We should get up earlier and have breakfast at home. Yours, Li Hua 47.答案： It seemed that only one person remained positive. Its Abdul, who thought, If we sit around with despair, all will be lost. I must find water. He started watching the ground closely. Hours later, a tuft of grass was finally

61、seen. He ran back calling, Bring the tools. Come quickly! The pilot ran with him to where the grass was growing. They began to dig, and soon they struck a rock. Abdul put his ear close to the rock. Water! he cried, I hear water running! A shout of joy burst from the lips of the men. In excitement, t

62、hey struck the rock again and again. At last, the rock broke and water flowed out. They drank the water eagerly, and afterwards led the camels to the spring. In the evening, the men continued on their journey. On the way, they accidentally found the man and the camel that were lost because they were too tired to follow. Finally, they reached the city the very next day.