高中英语 Unit 7 The Sea单元检测卷课堂讲义 北师大版必修3
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Unit 7 The Sea第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AEarly in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe.In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America.The man who eventually found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 280 men.Fourteen months later，after spending a severe winter on the coast of Patagonia，he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait.In November 1520，after many months of dangers from rocks and storms，during which two ships were lost，the three remaining ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America. They then continued，hoping to reach Asia.But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia.Before they arrived at these islands，later known as the Philippines，his men were dying of starvation.While they were staying in the Philippines，Magellan was killed in a battle.The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain.They decided to sail round Africa.After many difficulties，one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving.They were all that remained of Magellan’s ex pedition.However，their achievement was great.They were the first men to sail round the world.1．The purpose of Magellan’s expedition was .A．to sail round the worldB．to find a sea route to IndiaC．to make a voyage to AsiaD．to carry men to Philippines答案 C解析根据第一段的内容，我们可以知道，欧洲人试图向西航行，经大西洋到太平洋，然后到达亚洲，从而找到一条从海上去亚洲的路线。
2．The time Magellan Strait was discovered was .A．in August 1519 B．in October 1520C．in November 1520 D．not mentioned答案 B解析根据第二段前两句内容可知，麦哲伦是在1520年10月发现Magellan Strait“麦哲伦海峡”的。
3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition? A．Lack of navigation equipment.B．Severe winter in Patagonia.C．The death of Magellan.D．Dangers from rocks and storms.答案 A解析通读全文我们可以发现，全文没有提及navigation equipment“航海设备”方面的问题。
故选A项。
4．The best title of this passage is .A．Magellan’s ExpeditionB．The Discovery of the PhilippinesC．The Most Dangerous Expedition in NavigationD．The First Expedition to Asia答案 D解析综合全文的内容，我们可以看出本文主要讲述的是麦哲伦及其船队第一次从海上寻找水路去亚洲的探险之旅。
故D项为最佳选项。
BWorld Oceans Day (WOD) is our planet’s biggest celebration of the ocean.World Oceans Day 2012 was a great day for ocean conservation(保护)．This year’s theme is “Youth：the Next Wave for Change”．There has been an increasing amount of interest in celebrating World Oceans Day among zoos，aquariums，museums and schools.We also had a big increase in events on theground，about 600 events in total (up from 400 in 2011)．These events were held in 55 countries and 42 US states,180 of which were held in zoos，aquariums，or other science education centers.Many of the 600 events around the world，from Reef Check in Bali to Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica，involved young people taking direct action by cleaning beaches.In California，volunteers called on 8,000 young people to do a huge beach clean.In Los Angeles，more than 5,000 kids，teachers and volunteers formed a huge kiddesigned shark and words “Defend the Sea”．In Malaysia，about 25 companies and 50 students from primary schools took part in activities such a s beach cleanups，an art contest，and a play with science experiments.In Bangladesh，“run for the Ocean” was a worldclass running event on Cox’s Bazar，one of the most beautiful running courses in Bangladesh.Each event focused on young people and gave them real suggestions for how they could take action to protect the ocean.In addition to direct action events，many organizations held events in universities，government facilities and businesses.Anywhere people and the ocean came together，World Oceans Day was celebrated.These are just some examples of the 600 events that were held in 2012 to celebrate our shared world ocean.We’re thrilled with how things went this year and we’re already getting excited for 2013.5．What is the passage mainly about?A．The planet’s biggest celebration of the ocean.B．Government support for young people.C．A new type of humanocean relationship.D．A special educational program.答案 A解析主旨大意题。
根据全文可知，本文主要介绍的是世界海洋日，这个全球最大的海洋庆典的情况。
6．What can we know from the third paragraph?A．180 of celebrating events were held in school all over the world.B．8,000 volunteers protected the ocean by cleaning beaches in California. C．A huge kiddesigned shark was formed by teachers and volunteers in Malaysia. D．A world class running event “run for the Ocean” was held in Bangladesh.答案 D解析细节理解题。
