Unit 3 Diverse Cultures 单元测试一、阅读第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AChina has more than 30 intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO, including papercutting, the Dragon Boat Festival, Peking Opera, acupuncture(针灸) and so on. The organization adopted a decision that China's “The TwentyFour Solar Terms(二十四节气)” should be put on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 in Ethiopia.The TwentyFour Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It developed through the observation of the sun's annual movement in China. In ancient time, the method of tugui, earth sundial(日晷), was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms.The TwentyFour Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural production. At the initial stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, they formed the concept of “seed in spring, grow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in winter”. During the spring and autumn periods, the agricultural production was highly influenced by the seasonal changes, thus forming the concept of Solar Terms.As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the TwentyFour Solar Terms clearly expresses the concepts of respect for nature, and harmony between man and nature. Created by Chinese ancestors, it has functioned as a complete set of weather calendar(日历)to guide the agricultural production in China. It has also been introduced into North Korea, Japan and other neighboring countries and still used in Japan. The Chinese heritage has provably influenced the people's way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.1. According to the first two paragraphs, the TwentyFour Solar Terms________.A. was used to measure the shadow of the sunB. has not been listed as one intangible cultural heritage of humanityC. is the best intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCOD. repeats from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold every year2. We can learn from the text that ________ in China in the past.A. the TwentyFour Solar Terms only influenced spring and autumnB. agricultural production highly influenced the seasonal changesC. people cared about the changes of weather just for funD. the TwentyFour Solar Terms had something to do with agriculture3. We can infer from the text that the TwentyFour Solar Terms________.A. is part of traditional Chinese cultureB. is strongly influenced by North Korea and JapanC. is hard to explainD. is an agricultural calendar merely used in ChinaBIndia has a very vast history and heritage(遗产). The country has witnessed some of the most important eventsin the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveller expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.Here are some of the historical travel packages:Forts(堡垒) and palacesThe rich cultural past of India is showed in the countless forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.India heritage toursThe main purpose of India heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian heritage. The heritage of the country is at least 5,000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.South India historical toursSouth India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourist destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.4. What is the main purpose of this passage?A. To tell us how to explore the history of India.B. To introduce some historical tours about India.C. To help study the culture and history of India.D. To report some important events in Indian history.5. What attracts tourists to explore India?A. Its cheap and rich products.B. Its famous kings and queens.C. Its historical culture and heritage.D. Its beautiful natural scenery.6. For what reason were most forts built?A. To honour the kings.B. To act as a palace for queens.C. To defend the country or the city.D. To attract more tourists.7. What can we know about Rajput heritage?A. It is a famous fort in India.B. It is one of the heritages in India.C. It has a long history of 500 years.D. It lies in South India.CA 9yearold boy in Indiana stopped a would-be carjacker(劫车贼)on Christmas Day from running away with his father's truck.Kevin Cooksey was inside the One Stop Express gas station in Kokomo buying medicine for his wife when a man jumped into the driver's seat of his truck. Cooksey had left the engine running and the door unlocked.“When I saw my truck door open, I was like, ‘Oh my God, what am I going to tell my wife?’” Cooksey said.His son, Larry, was sitting in the back seat. “As soon as he opened the door, I got frightened,” said Larry. “So I pulled out the gun and pointed it to his head.”This was enough to make the carjacker think twice and he jumped out of the truck to try another car. Parked beside Cooksey's truck was Kyle Sparling's black Trailblazer. He also had left the engine running as he went into the store. The man got in Sparling's SUV and took off.“I didn't know what to think. I just kind of ran outside and watched him,” said Sparling.As the man sped off, Cooksey told Sparling to get into his truck and the two men began to run after him. The icy winter conditions made the driving difficult, but the pair followed at a safe distance as the carjacker drove in a “Z” way. After a few miles, the carjacker knocked into the sign of a local business, American Tool and Party Rental. Cooksey and Sparling called police to the place.The police put 32yearold Ollie Dunn into prison. Sparling's car was damaged in the wheel, and the windscreen got cracked after the sign fell on it. “I was just glad he didn't knock into anybody,” Sparling said. “That was my biggest fear, I think.”8. How did Larry stop the carjacker?A. He hit him with a gun.B. He begged him to stop.C. He cried for others' help.D. He frightened him away with a gun.9. Why could the carjacker easily drive away the SUV?A. The carjacker broke into it.B. It was parked in the wrong place.C. Nobody was in but the engine was on.D. The driver went to buy medicine for his wife.10. What ended the carjacker's escape?A. The police stopped him.B. His driving ability was very poor.C. The SUV got damaged in an accident.D. Cooksey and Sparling caught up with him.11. What does the underlined word “That” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Spraling's car was stolen.B. Sparling's car was damaged.C. The carjacker might run away.D. The carjacker might hurt somebody.DDuring the mid1960s, Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was a wasteland, which was often under attack from the US air force. Vietnamese soldiers who were fighting against the US discussed how to make people there safe. Some suggested moving the people underground. Then they began to build a tunnel(隧道).The Vinh Moc tunnel was built for the people of Son Trung and Son Ha in Vinh Linh county of Quang Tri Province. It was built in several stages, beginning in 1966and was in use until 1971. It grew to include wells, kitchens, rooms for each family and hospitals. Around 60 families lived in the tunnel.Deep under the ground, hidden from soldiers, people lived in the tunnel for many years. They survived. The tunnel was a success and no villagers lost their lives thanks to it.During that time, 17children were born in the tunnel, each of whose lives was a proof that the tunnel was effective in protecting the villagers. As time goes by, it has become both a historical site and a tourist attraction forpeople wishing to learn about a heroic period in Vietnam's history.The total length of the tunnel network is nearly 2km, and has three floors. It was built over two years. The two sides have small houses every 3m. The tunnel center has a 150seat hall, a hospital and maternity rooms(产房). It is linked to the sea by seven exits, which also function as ventilators(通风设备), and to a nearby hill by another six.People wanting to know about the Vietnam War should have some knowledge of the tunnel network in Quang Tri. The tunnel network shows the wisdom and bravery of the local people in their fight for their identity.Ten years after the war ended, the Vinh Moc tunnel was opened to tourists. These days, the government is working to protect the historical relic.12. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. During the mid1960s, Vietnam was at war with the US.B. Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was an undeveloped place.C. Soldiers built the tunnels as hiding places for villagers there.D. Some people in the tunnel suffered much and died during the 1960s.13. The villagers living in the tunnels were ________ during those years.A. awfulB. safeC. poorD. generous14. According to the passage, the Vinh Moc Tunnel ________.A. is nearly 2km in length with bad ventilationB. had been built for 7years before it came into useC. is a place that shows the bravery of the local peopleD. was first built as a base for the Vietnamese army15. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to protect the Vinh Moc tunnelB. A painful memory of the Vietnam WarC. The wisdom and bravery of the VietnameseD. The Vinh Moc tunnel—a famous historical relic in Vietnam第二节阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
