1、第三单元过关检测(时间:90 分钟 满分:120 分)第一部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(共 12 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 30 分)阅读下列短文,从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。AWhat will man be like in the futurein 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now?We can only make guesses,of course,but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today.For man
2、 is slowly changing all the time.Let us take an obvious example.Man,even five hundred years ago,was shorter than he is today.Now,on average,men are about three inches taller.Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time,so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller.Again,in the mo
3、dern world we use our brains a great deal.Even so,we still make use of only about 20% of the brains capacity.As time goes on,however,we shall have to use our brains more and more,and eventually we shall need larger ones!This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head,in particular the fo
4、rehead,will grow larger.Nowadays our eyes are in constant use.In fact,we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses.But over very long period of time it is likely that mans eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand,we tend to make less use of our arms and legs.Th
5、ese,as a result,are likely to grow weaker.At the same time,however,our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair?This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer.
6、In the future,then,both sexes are likely to be bald.Perhaps all this gives the impression that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at!This may well be true.All the same,in spite of all these changes,future man will still have a lot in common with us.He will still be a human bei
7、ng,with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.1.The passage mainly tells us that . A.mans life will be different in the futureB.future man will look quite different from usC.man is growing taller and uglier as time passesD.mans organs functions will change答案： B提示： 全文理解题。本文主要介绍未来人类的外貌。A:未来的生活,与中心思
8、想不符。C 项不具备概括性。D:器官功能衰退,不能概括未来人类身体的变化。2.What serves as the evidence that man is changing?A.Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.B.Mans hair is getting thinner and thinner.C.Mans arms and legs have become lighter and weaker.D.Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.答案： D提示： 细节理解题
9、。由第二段第二句“Man,even five hundred years ago,was shorter than he is today.” 可知 D 项正确。A、 B、C 三项均为人类未来的变化趋势,而不是人类变化的证据。3.The change in mans size of forehead is probably because . A.he makes use only 20% of the brains capacityB.his brain has grown larger over the past centuriesC.the other 80% of his brain
10、will grow in due timeD.he will use his brain more and more as time goes on答案： D提示： 细节理解题。 第二段最后两句说人类将更多地使用大脑,最终大脑变大,前额增大。4.It is implied that . A.human beings will become less attractive in the futureB.less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degenerationC.human beings hope for a change in the fut
11、ure lifeD.future life is always predictable答案： B提示： 推理判断题。从人类身体变化可以看出,经常使用的器官部位,如大脑手指将变得发达。而不常用的器官会退化。A 项在原文已经直接提到,不能算作推论。B(导学号 51960037)What will people die of 100 years from now?If you think that is a simple question,you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in biot
12、echnology(生物技术).With the help of new medicine,the human body will last a very long time.Death will come mainly from accidents,murder and war.Todays leading killers,such as heart disease,cancer,and aging itself,will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes,the Internet gets most
13、 of the attention these days.But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times.How long can humans live?Human brains were known to decide the final death.Cells(细胞) are the basic units of all living things,and until recently,scientists were sure that the life of cells could
14、not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells,such as those of brain cells,would not last forever.But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine.Sometime between 2050 and 2100,medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so,people will be able to take
15、medicine to repair their organs.The medicine,made up of the basic building materials of life,will build new brain cells,heart cells and so onin much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the
16、most basic condition of human existence,but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.5.According to the passage,the human death is now mainly caused by . A.diseases and aging B.accidents and warC.accidents and agingD.heart disease and war答案： A提示： 细节理解题。由文章
17、第一段最后一句可知,当今生命的主要杀手有心脏病、癌症和衰老。6.In the authors opinion,todays most important advance in technology lies in . A.medicine B.the InternetC.brain cells D.human organs答案： A提示： 细节理解题。第二段前两句的意思是“在讨论技术变化时,人们往往注意到的是网络。然而药方面的变化可能是当今技术方面的真正事件”,故选 A 项。7.Humans may live longer in the future because . A.heart dis
18、ease will be far away from usB.human brains can decide the final deathC.the basic materials of cells will last foreverD.human organs can be repaired by new medicine答案： D提示： 推理判断题。由第二段的后半部分可知,从 2050 到 2100 年间,每隔 10 年左右,人们可以通过服药来修复生病或衰老的器官,这是未来生命延长的原因。8.How long can humans live in the future according
19、 to the passage?A.Over 100 years.B.More than 120 years.C.About 150 years.D.We dont know.答案： D提示： 细节理解题。阅读全文可知,文章没有具体告诉我们人们将来能活多少年。C(导学号 51960038)We dont know how different our future will be in the future.We can only try to imagine it.At first we think about human relationship.In the year 2050,we wi
20、ll use computers almost every day.We will be making new friends through the Interneteven our husbands or wives will be met in this way.It will be much faster and easier for us.On the other hand,our relationships with people wont be as important as they are todaywe will feel a little lonely.Computers
21、 will also help us in many other activities in 2050.For example,they will be used by the children at school to make their learning easier.In addition,there will be much more other machines which will play a similar role as computers,like robots which will do the housework for us.Spending holidays wi
22、ll also be completely different.Traveling to other planets or to the moon will be available for everyone.Means of transport will,of course,change,too.We will be using solar-powered cars,which will be much more environmentally friendly.We could expect that the faster technological progress would lead
23、 to a more polluted environment.But it isnt true.We will pay more attention to protecting the environment.And,scientists will probably find cures for many dangerous diseases,like cancer or AIDS.Therefore,our surroundings as well as health will be in better condition.Although we cant predict the exac
24、t changes which will be made in the world,we often think about them.We worry about our and our childrens future;we have expectations,hopes as well as fears.But I think we should be rather sanguine about our future.We should be happy and believe good things will happen.9.Why will people probably feel
25、 a little lonely in 2050?A.Because the number of people will become much smaller.B.Because there will be less face-to-face communication.C.Because people wont like making friends with each other.D.Because people wont communicate with each other much often.答案： B提示： 细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知,在 2050 年,人们主要通过电脑进
26、行交流,而很少进行面对面的交流,人与人之间的关系也就淡薄了,因此那时的人们会感到有点孤独。10.The third paragraph mainly tells us . A.that computers will do all the things for human beingsB.how people will use computers to communicate with each otherC.that machines like computers and robots will help people a lotD.how people will use robots to
27、do the housework答案： C提示： 段落大意题。根据第三段的内容可知,计算机和机器人等机器会给人类很大的帮助,故选 C 项。11.According to the passage,which of the following will happen in 2050?A.The relationship between people will be more important than today.B.The way of spending holidays will be the same as that of today.C.It wont be difficult for
28、people to travel to other planets.D.Our environment will be much more polluted with a growing number of cars.答案： C提示： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“our relationships with people won t be as important as they are today”可知 A 项不正确; 根据第四段中的“Spending holidays will also be completely different.”可知 B 项不正确;根据第四段中的“Travelin
29、g to other planets or to the moon will be available for everyone”可知 C 项正确;根据倒数第二段中的“We will pay more attention to protecting the environment.Therefore,our surroundings as well as health will be in better condition.”可知 D 项不正确。12.The underlined word “sanguine” in the last paragraph most probably means
30、 “ ”. A.disappointed B.surprisedC.curious D.optimistic答案： D提示： 词义猜测题。根据文章最后一句可以猜测出作者认为我们对未来应该持积极乐观的态度,故选 D 项。第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(导学号 51960039)A great life doesnt happen by accident.It is the result of allocating(分配) your time,energy,thoughts,and hard
31、work towards what you want your life to be.Stop setting yourself up for stress and failure,and start setting up your life to support success and ease.It is the result of using what you get in a creative and thoughtful way,instead of just what comes next. 13 SSimplify.A great life is the result of si
32、mplifying your life.People often misinterpret what simplify means.Its not a way to remove work from your life. 14 In order to create a great life,you will have to make room for it. EEffort.A great life is the result of your best effort.Creating it requires that you make some adjustments.It may mean
33、re-evaluating how you spend your time,or choosing to spend your money in a different way.Life will reward your best effort.CCreate priorities(首要事情).A great life is the result of creating priorities.Its easy to spend your days just responding to the next thing that gets your attention,instead of inte
34、ntionally using the time,energy and money you have in a way thats important to you. 15 RReserves. 16 With reserves,you acquire far more than you neednot 6 months living expenses,but 5 years worth;not 15 minutes of free time,1 day.Reserves are important because they reduce the fear of consequences,an
35、d that allows you to make decisions based on what you really want instead of what the fear decides for you. EEliminate distractions.A great life is the result of eliminating distractions.Up to 75% of your mental energy can be tied up in things that are draining and distracting you.Eliminating distra
36、ctions can be a difficult concept to many people,since they havent really considered that there is another way to live.Look around at someones life you admire.What do they do that you would like to incorporate into your own life?Ask them how they did it.Find ways to free up your mental energy for th
37、ings that are more important to you.TThoughts. 17 Your belief in the outcome will directly determine how successful you are.Motivated people have specific goals and look for ways to achieve them.Believing there is a solution to the same old problems you encounter year after year is vitally important
38、 to creating a life that you love. A.When you focus on simplifying your life,you free up energy and time for the work that you enjoy and the purpose for which you are here.B.A great life is the result of having reservesreserves of things,time,space,energy and money.C.Today,right now,is the right day
39、 to start to take a step in the direction of your hearts desires.D.Up to 75% of your mental energy can be tied up in things that stop you concentrating.E.Now please use secrets to fit your own needs and style,and start creating your own great life today.F.A great life is the result of controlling yo
40、ur thoughts so that you accept and allow for the possibility that it actually can happen to you!G.Focus on removing the obstacles that get in the way of you making sure you are honoring your priorities.答案： 1317 EAGBF第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题 ;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B
41、、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(导学号 51960040)Imagine that your parents have bought you the most advanced robot.He looks like a 18 person.He talks to you and plays with you.He can even think for himself and 19 what you need. It may feel as if you have a 20 new brother who keeps you company all the time. 21
42、come to think of it,can you really trust him? 22 the first robot was created decades ago,scientists have been obsessed(使迷恋) by the task of making robots more like humans.However,as they have gotten closer to that goal, 23 have grown.According to the BBC,Japanese robot designer Masahiro Mori argues t
43、hat the more lifelike robots become, 24 humans feel a connection to them.But once they become too similar to humans,people begin to feel 25 . This theory is what led to the creation of a brand new robot in Switzerland earlier this month.Robot,as the new machine is called,has 26 human-like abilities
44、such as handshaking and bicycle-riding,but 27 a skin-like covering,robot is wrapped(用包裹) in shiny white armor(盔甲 ) that clearly indicates(表明) its robot status. “As long as people can clearly see that the robot is a 28 ,even if they project their feelings into it,then they feel comfortable,”Rolf Pfei
45、fer,the creator of the robot from the University of Zurich,Switzerland,told the BBC. But the problem 29 people have with robots is not just with the way they look.It also has to do with the roles that they 30 in our lives. A survey of European Union countries showed that 88 percent of those intervie
46、wed 31 that robots are “necessary as they can do jobs that are too hard or 32 for people”,such as space exploration and war fighting.But when it 33 taking care of children,60 percent of respondents(调查对象) said that robots should not be allowed to participate, 34 as robots become more sophisticated(精密
47、的),parents may be tempted to hand over too much responsibility to 35 . “No matter what,robots will soon enter our homes,”Pfeifer said.“What is not yet 36 is whether they will act more like servants who 37 us or companions who live with us.” 18.A.strange B.realC.big D.false答案： B提示： 从下文的“He talks to y
48、ou and plays with you.He can even think for himself and 19 what you need.”可知,机器人拥有人的特点 ,像真人一样。real“真的”符合语境。故选 B 项。 19.A.figure out B.put outC.look out D.pick out答案： A提示： 从本句中的“He can even think for himself”可推出,机器人能明白你需要什么。figure out“弄明白”;put out“扑灭”;look out“当心”;pick out“挑选”。故选 A 项。20.A.smart B.live
49、lyC.lovely D.considerate答案： D提示： 上文提到,机器人能明白你需要的东西,下文说到他能一直陪着你,可知他是体贴你的新兄弟。smart“聪明的”;lively“活泼的”;lovely“可爱的”;considerate “体贴的”。故选 D 项。21.A.Therefore B.ButC.Otherwise D.Thus答案： B提示： 根据前面提到的“机器人能一直陪着你,他是体贴你的新兄弟”和下文的“can you really trust him”这个问句可知,此处表示转折。故用 But。therefore“因此”;otherwise“ 否则”;thus“因此”。22.A.While B.AsC.Ever since D.When答案： C提示： 由句中“scientists have been obsessed(使迷恋)”的时态并结合语境可知,应用 Ever since。 ever since 引导的时间状语从句用一般过去时,主句用现在完成时。故选 C 项。
