1、2014-2015 学年高中英语精品同步练习（1）及答案：Unit3（人教新课标必修 3）新课标高一下学期 3 册 Unit3 测试Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）一、单项填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)1. Could I have a look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide? Sure. , sir.A. Enjoy yourself B. Take your time C. Its my pleasure D. Never mind2. In order to find bett
2、er job, he has decided to study second foreign language.A. the; a B. a; a C. the; the D. a; the3. Henry on the pavement in London when he heard someone calling behind him. A. wandered B. had wandered C. was wandering D. would wander4. The Wall Street Journal used the term dama, comes from Chinese pi
3、nyin for “big mother”, to describe the middle-aged Chinese women driving the global gold market.A. which B. that C. what D. as5. Though I hadnt seen Susan since we graduated from university, I her in the crowd at first sight. A. admired B. gathered C. spotted D. stared6. A Mr. Smith is waiting outsi
4、de. he come in? Wait a minute. Im reading an important paper. A. Shall B. Must C. Need D. Should 7. If you dont mind, may I ask you you will do to get your stubborn father to change his mind? A. that B. whether C. which D. what8. Its said that the boy, who was born and in the mountains, later became
5、 an excellent general for his bravery. A. set up B. made up C. brought up D. taken up 9. Kitty, how do you your being late again? Your bike went wrong again? No. My mother was ill.A. account for B. pay for C. apologize for D. stand for10. Charlie was late for school again this morning. That was he w
6、as criticized by the head teacher. A. because B. why C. whether D. which11. A large amount of money on this advertisement last year. However, the product didnt sell well. A. was spent B. were spent C. has spent D. have spent12. My father pays special attention to good manners. guests leave, he will
7、show them to the door. A. Whatever B. Whichever C. Wherever D. Whenever13. Sorry, I broke your window while playing football. It doesnt matter. I know you didnt do it . A. on purpose B. by accident C. as usual D. by mistake14. Would you permit me here? Sorry, we dont permit in the library according
8、to the rules. A. smoking; smoking B. to smoke, to smokeC. smoking; to smoke D. to smoke; smoking15. he was in last place, the Olympian showed his willpower by finishing his race.A. As for B. As if C. As though D. Even though二、完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1.5 分, 满分30分)I was living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a hu
9、ge city with more people living in it than in my country, Hungary. We rented a(n) 16 in a very good community, but there was a favela (简陋小屋) quite near.For several months I didnt have a car, 17 three times a week, I took buses to go to the city centre. During these 18 , I would ride with the people
10、who took the same bus from the favela to go to work.When I got on the bus, all the 19 were already taken. But when people saw that my bag was 20 , they offered to put it on their legs to make me feel lighter 21 . At first, I was 22 . Then I realized that these people had no 23 to steal from me: they
11、 only wanted to 24 .Once, on my way back, I had to 25 a long time at a bus stop. I was alone, except for a woman who was very poor. She 26 a small paper bag of popcorn and nothing else.While we were waiting, she walked over and 27 me some popcorn. I 28 her, but didnt want to help myself to it. She t
12、hen repeatedly 29 that I should take from what was clearly her only food.That was the first time I 30 how people who have almost nothing are sometimes able to 31 the little they have so much more “easily” than those who 32 a lot. I wonder if its true that the more you have, the bigger the burden (负担
13、), and the 33 to share anything with others.I was so moved by that womans simple 34 that day. I clearly had more than she did, but she naturally and 35 shared what little she had with me.16. A. school B. garden C. apartment D. bedroom17. A. so B. but C. while D. as18. A. visits B. trips C. greetings
14、 D. holidays19. A. entrances B. passengers C. seats D. goods20. A. empty B. broken C. good D. heavy21. A. walking B. standing C. reading D. chatting22. A. satisfied B. excited C. shocked D. interested23. A. chance B. method C. patience D. plan24. A. help B. meet C. stop D. change25. A. wait for B. l
15、ook for C. ask for D. sit for26. A. found B. carried C. collected D. packed27. A. bought B. sold C. made D. offered28. A. thanked B. refused C. doubted D. promised29. A. pretended B. argued C. insisted D. complained30. A. dreamed aboutB. talked about C. cared about D. thought about31. A. sell B. sha
16、re C. keep D. drop32. A. own B. expect C. discover D. manage33. A. trouble B. permission C. agreement D. difficulty34. A. courage B. respect C. kindness D. confidence35. A. hardly B. happily C. gradually D. carefully三、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)A Maeve Binchy, one of Irelands best-lov
17、ed writers, died after a short illness, aged 72.The books of Binchy, a former journalist, sold 40 million copies and were translated into 30 languages. Her novels included Circle of Friends, which was adapted into a 1995 film starring Chris ODonnell and Minnie Driver.Her novels and short stories foc
18、used on the details of Irish life and the friction (矛盾) between tradition and modernity.She worked as a teacher before becoming a journalist, columnist and later womens editor at the Irish Times. She then moved to London, where she became a London editor. Her first collections of short stories were
19、set in London and Dublin.Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982 and became a bestseller. It was set during and after the Second World War and it featured the elements that typified (作为的典型) her later works: life in small-town Ireland, family relationships, humor and gripping plo
20、ts.She went on to publish many other novels and short story collections, among them Circle of Friends and Tara Road were adapted for feature films. Although she announced her retirement in 2000, she continued writing and her last novel, Minding Frankie, was published in 2010.On her website she wrote
21、 recently: “My health isnt so good these days and I cant travel around to meet people the way I used to. But Im always delighted to hear from readers, even if it takes me a while to reply.”36. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us .A. how Binchy became an editor B. Binchys changing careersC. Binchys
22、hard life D. the origin of Binchys stories37. Light a Penny Candle according to the passage.A. showed the cruelty of World War B. was well received by the readersC. made Binchy known to people worldwideD. represented the greatest achievement of Binchys works38. In her later life, Binchy .A. was stil
23、l devoted to writing B. kept staying in hospitalC. interviewed her readers often D. continued encouraging readersBA dozen years ago, when I traveled back to my hometown on the sad occasion of Dads death, the mailboxes along the way reminded me of some of his stories. I thought I knew them all, but t
24、hat wasnt quite the case.As I drove through Marcellus, I noticed two lamp poles (街灯柱), one on each side of the street. When my dad was around, those poles supported wooden boxes that were about four feet off the ground. One box was painted green, and the other was red, and each had a slot (狭缝) at th
25、e top with white lettering: SANTA CLAUS, NORTH POLE. For years children had dropped letters to Santa through those slots.Mom and I were sitting at the kitchen table when Frank Townsend came. He had been Dads postmaster and great friend for many years. So we all sat down at the table and began to tel
26、l stories.At one point Frank looked at me across the table with tears in his eyes. “What are we going to do about the letters this Christmas?” he asked.“The letters?”“I guess you never knew.”“Knew what?”“Remember when you were a kid and you used to put your letters to Santa in green and red boxes on
27、 Main Street? It was your dad that answered all those letters that the kids wrote every year.”I just sat there with tears in my eyes. It wasnt hard for me to imagine Dad sitting at the old table in our basement reading those letters and answering each one. I have since spoken with several of the peo
28、ple who received Christmas letters during their childhood, and they told me how amazed they were that Santa had known so much about their homes and families. For me, just knowing that story about my father was the gift of a lifetime.39. What did the writers father probably do?A. A police officer. B.
29、 A writer.C. A school teacher. D. A mail carrier. 40. Asked by Frank about the Christmas letters, the writer felt .A. frightened B. delighted C. puzzled D. worried41. Which word can best describe the writers father?A. Warm-hearted. B. Humorous. C. Quick-minded. D. Serious.42. The writers purpose of
30、writing this passage is to .A. tell a funny story B. celebrate ChristmasC. share his experience D. honor his fatherCThere have been many arguments that football should not be played in high schools because it causes too many injuries, but it can be played safely. Besides, there are contributions (贡献
31、) that the sport makes to schools: it raises money and it encourages kids to get good grades.Research shows there are ways to make football safe. One of the most common injuries in football is a concussion (脑震荡 ). Although most people think mouth guards are for your teeth, they actually protect you
32、from concussions. Here is why. If your upper and lower jaws snap together, it makes your brain hit your skull, which can cause the concussion. Also there is a lot of equipment being invented that makes the players avoid concussions such as the concussion safe helmet (头盔). There have also been many r
33、ule changes in the NCAA and NFL that make football safer. One is if two players make helmet to helmet contact, then they would be fined. Another main rule that helps a player recover fully from a concussion is that he cant come back after a concussion until 2 months after the injury.Football makes c
34、ontributions to high schools. If you win the championship game, the school gets more than $400,000. That money could be spent on hiring new teachers, getting new books, or providing scholarships for students. If there was no high school football, the schools would have fewer teachers and less teachi
35、ng equipment. Cutting high school football means a smaller budget (预算) for schools.Football encourages students to get good grades. The players have to have a certain grade point average. This encourages kids to work harder. Also, it helps kids come together, study together, and sometimes even make
36、their own homework club. Like when it was football season for our team, we would go into our coaches room and do our homework together.43. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that .A. mouth guards are only for football players teethB. concussions are not common injuries for football playersC. the concuss
37、ion safe helmet will be avoided by football playersD. mouth guards can protect football players against concussions44. According to the new rules, if two players make helmet to helmet contact, they .A. will have to pay some money B. cant come back to play againC. will be examined for a concussionD.
38、cant play in the following two months45. What is implied about football in Paragraph 3?A. It costs too much for high schools.B. It is a moneymaker for high schools.C. It means a smaller budget for high schools.D. It means having to hire more teachers for high schools.46. What is this passage mainly
39、about?A. How to make contributions to high schools.B. Why many high schools say no to football.C. Why football should be played in high schools.D. How to make sure that football can be played safely.DIts summertime, and the living is easy. School is out and the weather is great. For many Americans,
40、this is the season to travel. Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early comers had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they werent satisfied to stay there. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown wester
41、n territories (边界). Later, settlers moved west to develop these new areas. As a result of this westward movement, Americans finally controlled the whole continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five
42、 years.Besides their habit of changing addresses, Americans are used to traveling. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual (一年一次的) vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Camping out in the great outdoors is a
43、ttractive to adventurous types. Some travel in comfortable vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others “rough it” by sleeping in tents.Most Americans prefer to travel within their nations borders. Why? For one thing, its cheaper than traveling abroad, and theres no language problem. But besides th
44、at, the vast American territory offers many tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, canyons, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors plenty of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as eas
45、y as pie.Many American vacations are as unique as the people who take them. History lovers seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer “green vacations”. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting. Daring souls go for safaris (游猎) in faraway places f
46、rom Africa to Asia.47. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. Its good for Americans to be on the move. B. Americans move too much.C. Americans will settle soon.D. Early settlers moved more than modern Americans do. 48. Which of the following is NOT the reason why Americans like to travel wi
47、thin their own country?A. They can save money. B. They will have no communication difficulties.C. They love their own country much.D. They can still enjoy many tourist attractions. 49. What makes traveling so easy for Americans?A. Their large income. B. Modern means of transport.C. Their lifestyle.
48、D. The annual vacation given by companies. 50. How do you best understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?A. Vacations are suitable for different kinds of people. B. Vacations leave unique memories with people.C. People choose vacations based on their special interest. D. There are many different kinds of vacations available.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。Once upon a time, there
