1、高三英语单元练习I. Grammar and Vocabulary (25%)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1. My family and I are animal lovers, so there is no barrier _ raising a pet at home.A. of B. to C.
2、against D. with2. -Susan, go and join your sister cleaning the room.-Why_? John is sitting there doing nothing.A. him B. he C. I D. me3. The cause he had_ to proved a perfect success.A. devoted B. devoting C. been devoted D. been devoting4. _ with such benefits is a growing awareness of the damage X
3、-rays can do.A. Mixed B. Mixing C. Being mixed D. To mix5. The Chinese Government has found it necessary that consumption_ so as to speed up production.A. is encouraged B. be encouraged C. must be encouraged D. should be discouraged6. by his colleagues as a “distinguished teacher“ has supported the
4、notion that he is doing a good job.A. Being elected B. Elected C. Electing D. Having elected7. If the letter had been sent to the wrong address, it_ returned to the post office.A. would have been B. will have been C. must have been D. must be8. Did you enjoy last nights performance? Yes, although Be
5、ethovens Fifth Symphony _ rather poorly.A. was playing B. was being played C. was played D. played9. Shops should _ till later in the evening.A. be remained opened B. remain openC. be remained open D. remain opened10. When you apply for a job, the interview _to find out more about an applicant and t
6、o see if he is fit for the job is of vital importance.A. meaning B. to mean C. being meant D. meant11. which way to take, the little boy behaved like a real gentleman who comforted his sister from time to time.A. Leaving to wonder B. Having left to wonderC. Left wondering D. Left to wonder12. It is
7、not until recently _ the scientists have found proof of there being water on Mars. A. when B. that C. how D. what 13. A major issue was put forward by some representatives at the conference _ the teachers in the remote areas were underpaid.A. whether B. at which C. where D. that14. TVs influence sho
8、uld be measured not only in terms of immediate change in behavior, but also by the extent_ it develops a certain view of life.A. which B. that C. in which D. to which15. _ unemployment and crime is high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former. A. Before B. Where C. Unless D. Until 16
9、. In the past, not only_, but they couldnt attend the same schools as whites, or eat with them at many restaurants.A. black Americans could not vote B. could black Americans not voteC. black Americans could vote D. could black Americans voteSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by usin
10、g the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.limits B. routine C. stressed D. connections E. exposedF. reasonable G. struck H. practical I. physical J. statementsIm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are
11、 either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these _17_ might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was _18_ by a report which concluded that todays children are significantly more anxious than child
12、ren in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are Americas kids so _19_? The report cites two main causes: increasing _20_ isolation - brought on by high divorce
13、 rates and less involvement in community, among other things - and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we cant turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation cope. At the top of the list is nurturing ( 培育 ) a better appreciation of t
14、he _21_ of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress. To help kids build stronger _22_ with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-
15、face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are _23_ to. Its not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children _24_. Many highly successful people never at
16、tended Harvard or Yale. Make exercise part of your daily _25_. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesnt have to ruin your life. II. Translation (25%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English
17、, using the words given in the brackets.1. 只要一提到中国就会想到长城。(without)2. 这个计划听起来很有道理，但是否能付诸实施还是个问题。(practice)3. 不要认为年轻时身体健康就是理所当然的，缺乏足够的睡眠就会生病。(takefor granted)4. 就像艾菲尔铁塔代表巴黎一样，东方明珠代表着上海。(asas)5. 就人口而言，印度是世界第二大国，仅次于中国。(in terms of)6. 我没想到他会在两年内做出两项重大发现，这些发现不仅在攻克癌症方面起着关键的作用，而且也确立了他世界一流科学家的地位。(establish)K
18、ey: 1725 JGCIA DEHBTranslation:1. People will not mention China without thinking of the Great Wall.2. The plan sounds very reasonable, but whether it can be put into practice remains a question.3. Never take good health for granted when you are young, and lack of enough sleep will cause illness.4. T
19、he Oriental Pearl Tower is as representative of Shanghai as The Eiffel Tower of Paris. 5. In terms of population, India is the second largest country, only second to China.6. It never occurs to me that he has made two great discoveries within two years, which are not only playing a critical role in defeating cancer but also have established him as the worlds first-class scientist.
