高中英语Unit3Underthesea单元质量评估新人教版选修7
- 格式:doc
- 大小:159.00 KB
- 文档页数:14
单元质量评估(三)时间:100分钟分数:120分第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。
AIn the 19th century Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new land along the Pacific Coast.The most difficult part of their trip was crossing the “Great American Desert” in the western part of the United States.The western desert can be very dangerous.There is little water and there are few trees.But the desert also has scenery of great beauty.Tall towers of red and yellow stones rise sharply from the flat,sandy valley floor.At Lake Powell,the red stone arch (弓形) of Rainbow Bridge rises high above the blue lake.Many areas of Lake Powell's shore can only be reached by boat or on foot.But hikers sometimes find very old native American pictures,painted on the rocks.In Death Valley,California,the summer temperature rises to 130—165 degrees Fahrenheit.There is less than two inches of rain each year.In the 1800s,many travellers died when they tried to cross this waterless valley in the terrible heat.Although the desert is dry and seems empty,there is plenty of life if you look closely.Small insects,snakes,and rats have learned to live underground and come out at night when it is cool.Plants like cacti (仙人掌) which need very little water live here.When it rains,such plants grow quickly,and flowers open in a single day.For a short time,the desert is covered with brilliant colours.Modern visitors to the Great American Desert don't have the same problems as early travellers had.They have air conditioning and can carry plenty of water in their cars.They enjoy the change from the crowded city.And there is nothing more beautiful than the colour of a desert sunset.【语篇解读】介绍了美国大沙漠的情况。
虽然干旱少雨,但是却也有生命存在。
1.In the 19th century,when the Americans moved from the east to the west,they must go through ________.A.the comfortable Pacific CoastB.the attractive sceneryC.the suitable placeD.the terrible desert解析:推理判断题。
根据第一段最后一句和第二段第一句可知,他们必须穿越一个条件很恶劣的沙漠。
答案:D2.The fifth paragraph mainly tells us that ________.A.only those plants which n eed no water can live in the dry landB.although the desert is very dry,there're still some animals and plants in the desertC.it rains once or twice each year averagely in the desertD.travellers can often see that the desert is covered with brilliant colours 解析:段落大意题。
文章第五段主要讲了尽管沙漠干旱,但总有一些动植物生长在那里。
答案:B3.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A.There are many kinds of wildlife in Death Valley.B.Travellers may possibly see some pictures at Lake Powell.C.The temperature is always 130—165 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley.D.Rats can live in the desert and come out even at hot nights.解析:细节理解题。
根据文章第三段最后一句可知,游人有时在鲍威尔湖的岩石上能够看到古老的美国土著画。
答案:B4.Which of the following is NOT a feature of Death Valley?A.Hot. B.Deadly.C.Waterless. D.Lifeless.解析:推理判断题。
根据第四段对死亡谷的描述可知A、B、C三项在文中均提到了。
在第五段中也提到这里虽然干旱、少雨,但还是有一些植物生长在这里,因此lifeless(无生命的)不是死亡谷的特征。
答案:DBAfter giving a talk at a high school,I was asked to pay a visit to a special student.An illness had kept the boy home,but he had expressed an interest in meeting me.I was told it would mean a great deal to him,so I agreed.During the nine-mile drive to his home,I found out something about Matthew.He had muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症).When he was born,the doctor told his parents that he would not live to five,and then they were told he would not make it to ten.Now he was thirteen.He wanted to meet me because I was a gold-medal power lifter,and I knew about overcoming obstacles and going for my dreams.I spent over an hour talking to Matthew.Never_once did_he complain or_ask,“Why_me?” He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams.Obviously,he knew what he was talking about.He didn't mention that his classmates had made fun of him because he was different.He just talked about his hopes for the future,and how one day he wanted to lift weights with me.When we finished talking,I went to my briefcase and pulled out the first gold medal I had won and put it around his neck.I told him he was more of a winner and knew more about success and overcoming obstacles than I ever would.He looked at it for a moment,then took it off and handed it back to me.He said,“You are a champion.You earned that medal.Some day when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal,I will show it to you.”Last summer I received a letter from Matthew's parents telling me that Matthew had passed away.They wanted me to read a letter he had written to me a few days before:Dear Dick,My mum said I should send you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me.I also want to let you know that the doctors tell me that I don't have long to live any more,but I still smile as much as I can.I told you some day that I would go to the Olympics and win a gold medal,but I know now I will never get to do that.However,I know I'm a champion,and God knows that too.When I get to Heaven,God will give me my medal and when you get there,I will show it to you.Thank you for loving me.Your friend,Matthew 【语篇解读】作者去拜访一个身体残疾,但是对生活充满了美好愿望的男孩。