Unit 3 同步评估

Unit 3同步评估

英语知识运用 （共两节）

第一节 单项选择（共15小题）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1. —Unluckily, people in that area know very little about how to prevent AIDS. —_____! The infected population is increasing sharply in recent years.

A. No wonder

C. Not likely B. No way D. Not exactly

2. The session of APEC is held every year to _____ the economic cooperation among the Asia-Pacific countries.

A. permit B. promote C. protect D. prepare

3. _____ Dad away, Mum was the only one who could protect my brother and me.

A. Because B. With C. Upon D. Under

4. Buford Matlock is the only person in Union football history to be elected captain of the team for three years _____: 1947, 1948, and 1949.

A. once again

C. in a row B. one after another D. in the first place

5. This problem may lead to more serious ones if _____ unsolved.

A. making B. keeping C. remained D. left

6. _____ was made clear at the meeting yesterday, I didn’t mean to hurt you by turning down your request in public.

A. As B. It C. That D. What

7. Indonesia is home to the greatest number of endangered species of mammals in the world, _____ the Philippines has the largest number of endangered bird

species.

A. for B. when C. while D. although

8. Generally speaking, language studying is boring, but it is quite different _____ English, which is beautiful and full of humour.

A. in the front of B. in the shape of

C. in the form of D. in the case of

9. _____ in the last examination, she is more confident of another success in the coming one.

A. To succeed B. Succeeded

D. Having succeeded C. Have succeeded

10. —His health has completely _____.

—It is the building material _____ he had been working for many years that is _____.

A. broken down; with which; to blame

B. broken up; which; to be blamed for

C. choked back; with which; to be blamed

D. choked up; for which; blamed

11. In addition to Melissa’s own profession as a teacher, she devoted herself _____ to the fight for women’s rights.

A. heart and spirit

C. body and heart B. body and soul D. soul and spirit

12. _____ his family could understand his wanting to live alone and be independent， they didn’t _____ to the idea that he lived in London himself. After all he’s too young.

A. Although; agree B. Since; favour

C. Although; subscribe D. Since; approve

13. You’d better not ask him to do urgent things for you, as he is now somewhat _____.

A. youthful

C. helpful B. powerful D. forgetful

14. —We shouldn’t ignore those HIV infected.

—_____. People are just afraid of picking up such kind of disease.

A. Great minds think alike

B. Actions speak louder than words

C. It’s easier said than done

D. No pains, no gains

15. —I didn’t go to Mary’s party last night because my car broke down.

—You could have borrowed mine. I _____ it.

A. hadn’t used

C. didn’t use B. wasn’t using D. wouldn’t use

第二节 完形填空（共20小题）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项。

I was a single parent with my son in kindergarten. Two jobs me an apartment, food, and child care payment. Little money was for clothes, but I kept us nicely dressed. Loving I bought for myself beautiful reds and oranges, and greens and pinks. And quite often I wore them in mixtures which surprise to the eyes of people who could not noticing me.

I went to my son’s school me in the colorful clothes. had to to me.

“Mother, do you have any sweaters that?” I said, “No. I don’t.” “Oh, I wish you did. So that you could wear them to my school. ” Then he continued, “Mother, could you please only come to school they call you?” Then I realized that my attire （服装） was a(n) to him.

I learned to be a little more to avoid causing him displeasure. As he grew older and more confident, I gradually to my particular way of dressing. I was happier when I chose and created my own fashion.

I have lived in this all my life and know it much better than any fashion . I think I know what looks good on me.

is important to mention because many people are imprisoned （禁锢） by powerful dictates（指导） on what is others are not truly to make life better. Seek the fashion which truly fits you. You will always be 16. A. supplied B. allowed C. rewarded D. provided

17. A. kept out

18. A. mixtures

19. A. brought

20. A. prevent B. set up B. colors C. brought in D. left over C. styles D. sweaters C. led C. avoid

D. found D. bear D. seldom D. accept D. Still D. turn D. wear D. when

D. honor

D. sincere

D. changed

D. body

D. maker

D. Education

D. lovely

D. devoted

D. in B. reduced B. wait 21. A. secretly 22. A. greet B. directly B. respect C. frequently C. realize 23. A. However 24. A. apologize 25. A. cost 26. A. unless B. Therefore C. Although B. talk B. adjust C. disagree C. match B. before C. whether 27. A. surprise 28. A. careful 29. A. varied 30. A. office B. suffering B. generous B. returned B. house B. model C. embarrassment C. reliable C. transformed C. world 31. A. designer C. follower C. Food C. proper 32. A. Apartment B. Dress 33. A. formal 34. A. meant 35. A. on

阅读理解 （共20小题）

B. willing B. used B. with C. related C. beyond 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Alia Sabur, from Northport,

N.Y ., US, went to college at age 10. And four years later, Sabur became a bachelor of science in Applied Mathematics summa cum laude (以最优等成绩) from Stony Brook University — the youngest female in US history to do so. Her education continued at Drexel University, where she earned a Master of Science and a Doctor of

Philosophy (哲学博士) in Materials Science and Engineering.

With an unlimited future ahead of her, Sabur directed her first career choice to teaching. “I really enjoy teaching,” she said. She was three days short of her 19th birthday in February, 2008, when she was hired to become a professor at Konkuk University in Seoul, Korea. This distinction made her the youngest college professor in history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, beating the previous record held by Colin Maclaurin, a student of Isaac Newton, in 1717.

Although she doesn’t start until next month, Sabur has taken up teaching math and physics courses at Southern University in New Orleans. Sabur is old enough to teach in the city, but not to join her fellow professors in a bar after work. In Korea, where the drinking age is 20, she might have more luck. In traditional Korean culture, children are considered to be 1 year old when they are born, and add a year to their age every New Year instead of their actual birthday, so in Korea Sabur is considered 20.

On top of her unprecedented (空前的) academic achievements, Sabur has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (跆拳道黑带). She is also a talented clarinet (竖笛) player who has performed with musicians like Lang Lang and Smash Mouth. So is there anything Sabur can’t do?

36. We can learn from the passage that Sabur is _____.

A. America’s youngest bachelor of science

B. Drexel University’s youngest student

C. the world’s youngest college professor

D. the world’s youngest female teacher

37. When Sabur was hired as a professor, her actual age is _____.

A. fourteen B. eighteen C. nineteen D. twenty

38. What does the author mean by saying “she might have more luck” (in Paragraph

3)?

A. Sabur might be permitted to drink in a Korean bar. B. Sabur would be allowed to attend parties in Korea.

C. Sabur is old enough to teach at Konkuk University.

D. Sabur is lucky to be hired by Konkuk University.

39. What does the author mainly want to show in the last paragraph?

A. Sabur spends little time in study.

B. Sabur likes music more than sports.

C. Sabur has her own way to relax.

D. Sabur is talented in many ways.

B

Nearly 5 million people are living with HIV in Asia with about 440,000 dying each year, a report by an independent commission.

The commission on AIDS in Asia warned that even after two decades AIDS remains the most likely cause of death.

The report, entitled “Redefining AIDS in Asia — Crafting an effective response ” was released and presented to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. It noted that at the current rate, an additional 8 million people will become newly infected by 2020, and the annual death toll will increase to almost 500,000 by that time.

“By implementing (执行) the recommendations of the commission, Asian countries can avert (防止) massive increases in infections and death, prevent economic losses and save millions of people from poverty,” Ban said on handover of the report at the UN Headquarters.

However, the report observed that the number of people newly infected by 2020 can be kept to 3 million and the death toll to less than 300,000 if Asian leaders implement a priority (优先的) program right away.

The commission recommended that an annual investment of only 30 US cents per capita on focused prevention programs can reverse the epidemics, adding that by spending between half a dollar to 1 dollar per capita, depending on the prevalence (流行) rate in the country, 80 percent coverage of HIV prevention, treatment, care and livelihood security programs can be achieved.

Asian countries have the resources, the technology and organizational capacity for a vastly scaled up response to the AIDS epidemic, the commission said. “What is

required is political will of the governments in Asia and meaningful involvement of community-based organizations in the response.”

40. The best title for the passage would be “_____”.

A. Reported: Near half million people die of AIDS in Asia each year

B. Reported: AIDS will be the most likely cause of death

C. AIDS can be prevented in the future

D. Something must be done to prevent AIDS all over the world

41. Which one of the following can best describe the

recommendations of the commission?

A. Frightening.

C. General. B. Constructive. D. Informal.

42. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. More and more people will die from AIDS in Asia.

B. AIDS has led to economic crisis in Asia.

C. Asian leaders haven’t paid enough attention to AIDS prevention programs.

D. Ban Ki-moon showed great satisfaction to Asian leaders’ swift actions.

C

“Your website makes such a difference in my life. It makes me feel good to know someone cares.”

—Teenage Website Guest

“What a great place for kids ... I think you are doing a really good thing.” —Grateful Grandmother

Helping Children and Teens

A teenager faces new pressures from high school. A college student faces the challenge of saying “no ” to temptations （诱惑） away from home.

A preteen struggles to live with the sadness of her parents’ separation. Life is challenging for today’s children and young adults. People who care about them, seek resources to help young people cope (处理), learn to make good choices, find faith, and see life as full of possibility.

Guideposts understands. Our Youth Ministries reach out to kids in ways they can relate to. The following are provided, free of charge.

● Teen Chat: A safe place on-line where kids can express their concerns, hopes, and fears. Adults monitor the chat and provide support when needed.

● Phone Friends: A story, message, song, or “Cool Rule” is new each week, and available via a phone call. Phone Friends can be reached at 1-800-233-0773.

One teen says it best: “I like being able to discuss my feelings and concerns on Guideposts discussion boards ．．． the monitors are cool ．．． thanks to you ... I have a positive place to turn to.”

You Can Make a Difference

Children are more than our future — they are our responsibility. Join with the others who give a lot to provide kids a positive start in life.

43. According to the quotations at the beginning of the passage, the Grandmother thinks ______.

A. the website has greatly helped her

B. the website benefits children a lot

C. the website is second to none

D. the website makes her life meaningful

44. According to the passage, which of the following is the name of the website?

A. Teenage Website Guest.

C. Phone Friends. B. Guideposts. D. Teen Chat.

45. We can learn from the passage that ______.

A. Guideposts is intended to solve children’s and teens’ problems

B. people needn’t pay much to listen to a song on the phone

C. teenagers today live a better life than those in the past

D. Phone Friends is much more popular than Teen Chat

D

ScienceDaily (Apr. 27, 2008) — Dutch ecologist Roxina Soler and her colleagues have discovered that subterranean (地下的) and aboveground herbivorous

(食草的) insects can communicate with each other by using plants as telephones. Subterranean insects issue chemical warning signals through the leaves of the plant. This way, aboveground insects are warned that the plant is already “occupied”.

Aboveground, leaf-eating insects prefer plants that have not yet been occupied by subterranean root-eating insects. Subterranean insects send out chemical signals through the leaves of the plant, which warn the aboveground insects about their presence. This messaging makes it possible for spatially-separated insects to avoid each other, so that they do not compete for the same plant.

In recent years it has been discovered that different types of aboveground insects develop slowly if they feed on plants that also have subterranean insects and vice versa (反之亦然). It seems that a mechanism (机制) has developed through natural selection, which helps the subterranean and aboveground insects to communicate with each other. This avoids unnecessary competition.

Through the “green telephone lines”, subterranean insects can also communicate with a third party, namely the natural enemy of caterpillars (毛虫). Parasitic wasps (寄生蜂) lay their eggs inside aboveground insects. The wasps also benefit from the signals sent by the leaves, as these help them find more insects for their eggs.

The communication between subterranean and aboveground insects has only been studied in a few systems. It is still not clear how widespread this phenomenon is, say the researchers.

46. How do subterranean and aboveground insects communicate with each other?

A. By sending signals through the leaves.

B. By giving off particular smells.

C. By making soft and beautiful sounds.

D. By the signals sent by parasitic wasps.

47. After finding a plant occupied by root-eating insects, aboveground insects will usually ______.

A. send out warning signals

B. compete for the same plant

C. choose to leave the plant

D. fight with the root-eating insects

48. Aboveground insects will develop more quickly if their food plants ______.

A. are often visited by parasitic wasps

B. are not occupied by root-eating insects

C. have more green leaves

D. have more subterranean insects

49. What does the underlined part “a third party” in Paragraph 4 include?

A. Aboveground insects.

C. Caterpillars. B. Root-eating insects. D. Parasitic wasps.

50. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Communication between different insects

B. How do animals avoid competition?

C. Insects use plants as telephones

D. When plants have subterranean residents

E

Among the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age were H. A. W. Tabor and his second wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as “Baby Doe”. Their history is fast becoming one of the legends (传奇) of the Old West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. With his first wife and two children he left Vermont by covered wagon in 1855 to homestead （农庄） in Kansas. Perhaps he did not find farming to his liking, or perhaps he was tempted by rumors （传言） of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. At any rate, a few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch, which he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizen. “Great deposits of lead are sure to be found here.” he said.

As it turned out, it was silver, not lead, that was to make Leadville’s fortune and wealth. Tabor knew little about mining himself, so he opened a general store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” potential miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies, or “grub ”,

while they looked for ore （矿石）, in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered. He did this for a number of years, but no one that he aided ever found anything of value.

Finally one day in the year 1878, so the story goes, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These persevered, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked a barren (贫瘠的) place on the mountainside and began to dig. After nine days they struck a rich vein （矿脉） of silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1, 300, 000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment. Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for $117, 000. This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburgh, yielding （产出） $35, 000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor （市长）, and later became lieutenant （副职的） governor of the state.

51. Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT ______.

A. Tabor became its leading citizen

B. Great deposits of lead are expected to be found there

C. It could bring good fortune to Tabor

D. It was renamed by Tabor himself.

52. The underlined word “grubstake” in Paragraph 2 most probably means ______.

A. to supply miners with food and supplies

B. to open a general store

C. to make one’s contribution to the development of the mine

D. to get a share, if any, in the mine by means of free provision for the miners

53. According to the passage, in which way did Tabor make his first fortune?

A. By supplying two potential miners and getting in return a one-third interest in the

findings.

B. By being persuaded to quit supplying and focus on personal savings.

C. By buying the shares of the others.

D. By being a landlord in resourceful possession of property.

54. The underlying reason for Tabor’s life career is ______.

A. purely by accident

B. based on the ana lysis of miner’s being very poor and their possibility of discovering profitable mining sites

C. through the help of his second wife

D. he planned well and accomplished targets step by step

55. If this passage is the first part of an article, who might be introduced in the following part?

A. Tabor’s life.

B. Tabor’s second wife, Elizabeth McCourt.

C. Other colorful characters.

D. Tabor’s other careers.

写作（共两节）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

I will go to college in the near future. After I enter

56. ______________ 57. ______________

58. ______________ to college, I plan to set myself new goals in life and improve my way of life. What’s more, as I was away

from my parents, it will be necessary of me to learn 59. ______________

60. ______________ to live on my own. I will need to learning how to do my

own washing and cleaning. In your spare time, I will take 61. ______________ part in different kind of activities, for example, I will

often go to the English Corner to practise my speaking

English. In addition, I will need to get along good with 62. ______________ 63. ______________ 64. ______________ my classmates. I am looking forward my new college life. 65. ______________

第二节 书面表达

毒品及毒品的危害现已成为全球关注的一个重要问题，禁毒和戒毒问题已经引起了国际社会的广泛关注。请你用英语写一篇短文，谈谈青少年应如何抵制毒品。

注意：1. 词数：120左右。 2. 可适当增减细节，以使行文连贯。

Key:

1-5 ABBCD 6-10 ACDDA

11-15 BCDCB 16-20 BDBAC 21-25 CAABC

26-30 DCABD 31-35 ABCAD

41-45 BCBBA 46-50 ACBDC

56. √ 36-40 CBADA 51-55 CDABB 57. 去掉第一个to

58. was → am 59. of → for 60. learning → learn 61. your → my

62. kind → kinds 63. speaking → spoken

64. good → well 65. forward后加to

One possible version:

Today drug abuse and drug addiction are a serious problem all over the world. This is really worrying as almost all of us teenagers are vulnerable to the temptation of drugs. Therefore, knowing how to keep away from drugs is of great importance. Here are some suggestions:

Firstly, knowledge is power. As we know, many people fall into the habit of taking drugs out of ignorance. But when we are aware of the great dangers of drugs, we will be less likely to be tempted.

Secondly, be wise and responsible. Don’t experiment with something that we inherently know to be bad. Once addicted to the drugs, it’s difficult for you to get rid of them.

Thirdly, look out for peer pressure and don’t give into our friends’ persuasion, though it may be hard.

Anyway, we must believe that we can have a happy life without drugs.