Unit 3 单元测试题
第二部分：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。
A ★★☆☆☆
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel. The next morning, I caught another taxi to do some shopping. Later I went to a café to buy some lunch, but having my sandwich and drink in my hands, I saw that all the tables were occupied (占用). Then I heard a friendly voice saying, “You can share my table.”
I thankfully sat down with the smiling elderly lady and we shared a happy lunch together. As the meal drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t hired (租用) a car, and hadn’t realised how costly taking taxis would be. After a while she said, “My dear, don’t use any more taxis. It would be my pleasure to drive you wherever you wish.”
I told her that I couldn’t put her to that trouble, but she insisted. She took details of where I was staying and the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park’s gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. At the end of the day, she returned to take me back to my hotel. The next few days, she drove me around Orlando’s tourist areas. I offered her money but she refused to take any.
When we had lunch on my last day, I thanked her for her kindness. I’ll n ever forget that wonderful lady who filled my holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
21. The author went to Orlando to _____.
A. see a doctor
B. attend a meeting
C. meet a friend
D. visit a family member
22. What did the elderly lady do?
A. She offered her seat to the author.
B. She helped the author hire a car.
C. She drove the author to a park.
D. She bought the author a lunch.
23. We can infer from the text that the elderly lady is _____.
A. hard-working
B. good-looking
C. well-known
D. kind-hearted
24. What’s the best title for the text?
A. My holiday hero
B. Making a big difference
C. My trip to Disney World
D. Difficulty in a foreign land
B ★★★☆☆
What you communicate through your body language and nonverbal signals affects how others see you, how well they like and respect you, and whether or not
they trust you. Unfortunately, many people send confusing nonverbal signals without even knowing it.
Jack, Ted and Arlene are all speakers who have got disastrous results while communicating with others.
Jack believes he gets along great with others, but if you were to ask any of them, they would say that Jack makes them feel afraid. Rather than just look at you, he seems to eat you with his eyes. And he often shakes your hand so hard that it hurts. Jack is a caring guy who secretly wishes he had more friends, but his nonverbal awkwardness (笨拙) keeps people at a distance.
Ted is good-looking, hard-working, and a smooth talker, but he seems to care more about his thoughts than others. When someone has something to say, Ted’s wild eyes make him look like he wants to speak before they have finished. His inability to listen to others makes him unpopular with many people.
Arlene is funny and attractive, but even though she keeps laughing and smiling, she looks nervous. Her shoulders and eyebrows (眉毛) are noticeably raised, her voice is high, and her body is stiff. Being around Arlene makes many people feel uncomfortable.
These smart, well-intentioned people try their best to connect with others. The sad thing is that they have no idea of the nonverbal messages they communicate. If you want to communicate effectively, avoid misunderstandings, and enjoy trusting relationships, it’s important to understand how to use body language.
25. What’s the problem with Jack?
A. He can’t keep a secret.
B. He behaves improperly.
C. He hates making friends.
D. He means to frighten others.
26. What do people think about Ted?
A. He is caring.
B. He is interesting.
C. He is not a good listener.
