2017届高中英语(北师大版)一轮复习测试卷：选修6 Unit 16 Stories (单元测试)

第1页 Unit 16 Stories Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2016·江西省上饶市模拟)Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are busily buying Coca Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy (有泡沫的) drinks kills pests. Farmers say scientists advised them to mix pesticides with a sugary juice to control pests, and they found the mixture cheaper and more effective than pure chemicals — although soft drink makers and scientists dismissed the remarks. N. Hamunayya, who has become a famous person in his village in the southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh, said his crop survived an attack of pests which had resisted other pesticides. “We found that all the colas had uniform effect on pests. The pests became dead and fell to the ground，” he said. He said the drinks had all the elements they needed: they were cheaper, sticky, fizzy, and attracted ants, which ate the young of the pests. But Thinupathi Reddy, assistant director of the Regional Agri Research Station, Guntur, says tests had proved such results wrong. “We conducted some field trials on cotton crop at our research station. There was no obvious productivity or destruction of pests，” he says. Statements from Pepsi and Coca Cola said there was “no scientific basis” for this_practice. But their dealers are enjoying increasing sales. Mantan Wall, who sells soft drinks in 17 villages in the region, said sales rose up, thanks to the farmers. “For the 10 days between August and September I had successful business. Instead of just 30 cases (each containing a dozen one litre bottles) of cola, I started selling almost 200 cases，” he said. “We expected the sales to drop after the news over pesticide residues (残留) in the cola drinks. Now I have to keep extra supply for the cotton farmers，” he said. In February, an Indian environment group made a report saying drinks made by Coca Cola and Pepsi contained pesticides and called for tougher safety standards. The US firms strongly rejected the findings of the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment and said their products were safe. 1.Some Indian farmers think the drinks can kill pests because ________. A.there is some pesticide left in them B.they are sticky and fizzy C.they have elements that kill pests D.they made the pesticide more effective 2.The underlined part “this practice” in Para. 3 probably refers to “________”. A.testing the mixture B.selling more drinks in India C.mixing the drinks with the pesticide D.attracting ants to eat the young pests 3.The drink makers would not accept the fact that their drinks could kill pests because they ________. A.thought it went against science B.believed that the farmers didn't tell the truth C.might fear that it could bring harm to their business D.insisted that no poison was left in their products 4.The writer's purpose of writing this passage is to ________. A.tell an interesting incident B.warn people that some drinks might be dangerous to health C.suggest using Coca Cola to kill pests D.announce a new discovery of Coca Cola B (2016·贵阳市适应性检测考试) Choose your wish list 第2页

It's normal for any student's college wish list to change throughout high school. But when it comes time to apply, many seniors have a hard time narrowing down their choices. There's no hard and fast answer, but there are several things you can do and ask yourself to make the decision easier. Here are three pieces of advice that might help. Do your research Above all, it's important to figure out your wants and needs. What do you expect from your education? What are you willing to give up? Veronica Hauad, senior associate director of admissions (录取) at the University of Chicago in the US, said students should start by taking time to figure_out those questions. “Find the thing that's most important to you, and then you can start searching on that factor and sort things out later，” Hauad said. Don't focus on rankings It's easy to focus too hard on school rankings, but don't let that make your decision for you when you're looking at colleges. In the long run, rankings probably won't have a big effect on your education. It's OK to look at rankings, but don't obsess (过于执着) over them. Find colleges that really interest you. If they end up being on a top list, think of it as an extra pleasure. Think about your future Here's an important question to ask all of the colleges on your list: How many of your students find jobs after graduation? An Ivy League school may look good on an application, but what will the college do to help you find a job? Students should also make sure they're going to college for the right reasons. University of Illinois sophomore (二年级学生) Steve Wang said he has met students who aren't looking at the bigger picture. “I see a lot of students who go to college for the sake of the college experience — not for a higher education，” Wang explained. “So people show up and spend a lot of time at parties and not really paying attention to schoolwork. That's not really what college is for.” 5.When you apply to a college, you should ________. A.find out what you really want B.choose the best-known college C.consider the things you can do D.quit a chance for further study 6.What does the underlined part “figure out” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Let out. B.Look out. C.Make out. D.Check out. 7.Steve Wang spends his main time on ________. A.part-time jobs B.schoolwork C.parties D.college experiences 8.What is the passage mainly for? A.Researchers. B.Educators. C.Applicants. D.Sophomores. Ⅱ.任务型阅读 (2016·河北省唐山市统一考试)You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 1.________ However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year. Be clear from the beginning. Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes before talking to anyone after you wake up. 2.________ It's not fair to expect him or her to pick up on