外研版必修三 Module 5 Great People and Great Inventions of Ancient China单元测试（含答案）

Module 5 Great People and Great Inventions of Ancient China 础夯实—2022-2023学年高一英语外研版必修三单元测试
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1.TV Ears helps you _______.
A.improve your sleeping quality B.listen to TV without disturbing others
C.change TV channels without difficulty D.become interested in ballgame programs
2.What makes TV Ears different from other headsets
A.It can easily set TV on mute. B.Its headset volume is adjustable.
C.It has a new noise reduction ear tip. D.It applies special wireless technology.
3.This advertisement is made more believable by ______.
A.using recommendations B.offering reasons for this invention
C.providing statistics D.showing the results of experiments
B
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also L' Enigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artist's showman qualities.
The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.
The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). "From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras," explains the Pompidou Centre.
The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
1. Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1
A. Optimistic. B. Productive. C. Generous. D. Traditional.
2. What is Dali's The Persistence of Memory considered to be
A. One of his masterworks. B. A successful screen adaptation.
C. An artistic creation for the stage. D. One of the beat TV programmes.
3. How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali
A. By popularity. B. By importance.
C. By size and shape. D. By time and subject.
4. What does the word "contributions" in the last paragraph refer to
A. Artworks. B. Projects. C. Donations. D. Documents.
C
Social Studies Project Ideas
National Geographic
Need a good start for a social studies project From history to geography to world cultures, this she's got it covered. Most articles are presented as interactive activities, making learning just a bit more fun. Recommended By Brooke Prouty.
The Government and You
PBS Kids
If you're doing research on the US government, take a look at this site. It presents unusual facts in an interesting way about voting, how the government affects you and more. Recommended By Angelina Incorvaia.
An Overview of Art, Science and History
Smithsonian Institute
If you need information about art, science or history, there is something for you on this huge website. The site has educational information about so many topics. You'll learn about art from different regions and cultures around the world. There is also information about crafts, musics painting, photography, inventors and scientists, ancient cultures and much more. Recommended By Zack Dale.
An Atlas with Everything
Fact Monster
If you love social studies and are looking for a detailed site about geography, look here. You can click on a place and it gives you cities in that location. It also has state maps, country profiles, geography games and other geography information. Recommended By Bryan Geter.
News for and by Kids
TIME FOR KIDS
Go to this site if you want to understand what's happening in the news and read articles that are relevant to kids. There are also articles written by kid reporters about a whole range of topics, games and polls. Recommended By Martin Jacobs.
US History Help
Library of Congress
The biographical and historical information on this site is very useful if you need help with social studies homework on American history. The games are also great. I learned a lot while having fun. Recommended By Madie Kelterborn.
1.In which column of a website could we find this advertisement
A.Science. B.Social studies. C.Arts. D.Research and reference.
2.If you like travelling, which of ihe following sites may be helpful to you
A.PBS Kids. B.Smithsonian Institute.
C.Fact Monster. D.Library of Congress.
3.If you are interested in the news about children, you can visit the site recommended by ______.
A.Angelina lncorvaia B.Zack Dale C.Bryan Geter D.Martin Jacobs
4.What can we learn from the above sites
A.Most of the sites can make your learning fun.
B.The sites only have information about America.
C.The sites mainly provide information about history.
D.You can find information about life in the future.
D
To the woman and child who sat at table 9, My name is Tony Posnanski. I am the manager of the restaurant you came into a few weeks ago. I was asked to talk to a table close to yours. I did and they said your child was being very loud. I heard some yelling while I was talking to that table.
When I got to your table, you looked at me and said, "Do you know what it is like to have a child with autism(自闭症) "You were not rude when you asked the question. In fact, you were quite sincere.
In 15 years I do not have a lot of memorable moments as a restaurant manager. However, I do remember everything about the day my son was born and the day I married my wife.
I know what I was supposed to say when I went to your table. But I did not do any of that.
Instead I just told you I hoped your meal was awesome and that your meal was on me tonight. I do not think the other guests I spoke to were happy about it, but I didn’t tell them what you said to me.
You asked me a question that I did not answer. The truth is I do not know what it is like to have a child with autism. However, I know what it is like to be a father. I know what it is like to want to spend more time with his children.
Honestly, I wrote this to you and your beautiful daughter because I wanted to thank you both.
You have given me a great restaurant memory. You also taught me a valuable lesson. Sometimes doing the right thing does not make everyone happy; just the people who need it the most.
Sincerely,
Tony Posnanski
1.What happened in the restaurant the other day
A.Some guests complained about the food. B.The woman's daughter yelled at others.
C.The woman made a sincere apology. D.Tony paid the meal for the woman.
2.What was Tony supposed to say when he went to table 9
A.Would you please keep your child quiet B.What do you think about our dishes
C.What’s wrong with your daughter D.Is there anything I can do for you
3.Tony wrote the letter to ________.
A.answer the woman’s question B.show his sympathy for the woman
C.express his gratitude to the woman D.share his feelings about being a parent
4.The underlined word in the last paragraph refers to __________.
A.a great memory B.a valuable lesson C.the right thing D.the deep happiness
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
The personal statement is something that's a key part of any university or college application, and with the 15 January deadline fast approaching, there's not much time left to get yours finished.
If you’re struggling to find inspiration, following these tips given to us by the great people at UCAS, will help you get started.
Explain why you've applying.
①__________, why you’re keen to go to that university or college and why higher education is the right
path for you.
②__________.
Show that you’d be a great student by linking relevant(有关的)skills and experiences from your studies and other activities to the course.
Be honest.
Don’t exaggerate(夸大), for your application honesty is definitely the best policy. ③__________.
Ask friends, family and teachers to read it.
They may have suggestions that you haven't considered and they can tell you whether it makes sense.
Proofread(校对) it several times.
④__________.
Louise Evans, Head of Adviser Experience at UCAS said, "The personal statement is the part of an application where someone can really sell themselves to make sure they stand out."
"⑤__________, but hopefully these tips will get them on the right road. It’s important to focus on academic achievements while also giving the university the opportunity to understand why they’re a good fit for the course they’re applying for."
A. Use evidence
B. Explain the reasons
C. It can be difficult to know where to start
D. I feel there are a number of reasons for this
E. Tell them why the course subject interests you
F. Reading it out loud will help you to spot bad punctuation and messy wording
G. Admissions tutors will often refer to personal statements during interviews too
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Music is my first love. I can sit down at the piano and 1 all about my problems. During the lowest moment in my life, music was my greatest comfort.
After 2 service in the army, I became an iron worker. A few years ago, the one-bedroom bungalow (平房) I 3 in Massachusetts was sold. Though the landlord (房东) gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live, nothing affordable 4 . Eventually, I packed up my 5 and slept in my car, thinking it would only be 6 . But weeks turned into months and the months into years. The one thing that kept me alive was 7 . While I had developed cataracts (白内障),nothing could keep my fingers from finding the right keys.
One Christmas Eve, I was driving to where I would 8 my car and sleep at night when another car came around the corner and into my way. With my only home destroyed, I felt as if my life were out of 9 and would never get back on key again.
10 Bruce Knight, a retired firefighter drove me to a 11 shelter in Maine, where I met case managers from Volunteers of America’s Veterans Services. With their help, I moved into their transitional housing, and got the surgery I needed to 12 my eyesight. Almost every day, I’d play for hours, 13 lost in the music. People would gather around my piano, singing and 14 .
Thinking back to those days, I realize how blessed I’ve been that people have helped me when I couldn’t 15 how to help myself. They took me in, and encouraged me to make music.
1.A.handle B.find C.forget D.cause
2.A.continuing B.escaping C.beginning D.quitting
3.A.rented B.bought C.built D.decorated
4.A.set in B.took on C.turned up D.went down
5.A.belongings B.clothes C.piano D.instruments
6.A.original B.constant C.normal D.temporary
7.A.food B.music C.water D.exercise
8.A.park B.repair C.wash D.crash
9.A.control B.sight C.reach D.tune
10.A.Thanks to B.Aside from C.Regardless of D.Instead of
11.A.safe B.perfect C.homeless D.simple
12.A.keep B.recover C.test D.block
13.A.seriously B.slightly C.obviously D.totally
14.A.laughing B.clapping C.arguing D.discussing
15.A.see B.imagine C.feel D.believe
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese government stresses the ①__________(important) of protecting ancient cultural relics. The reason ②__________ these relics arc protected is ③__________ it can reflect the ancient Chinese civilization. In the past, there was a time ④__________ China and Japan were ⑤__________ war with each other. As a result ,a lot of ⑥__________ (value) relics were destroyed or robbed of. The Japanese aggr ssive ⑦__________ (behave) deserved to be punished severely. Anyone who was brought ⑧__________ in China should have a ⑨__________ of responsibility to protect and respect these cultural relics. In ⑩__________ (conclude). we should spare no efforts to save them from disappearing.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，下周你的家乡将举办一场红色旅游文化展，你打算邀请留学生Alex参加，请根据以下提示写一篇邀请信。
1. 时间：下周六、周日；
2. 地点：人民广场；
3. 内容：红色旅游景点，中国革命历史和文化等。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：红色旅游Red Tourism
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Several years ago I worked in an international company selling computer devices. At the time I had to travel around the country as a part of my work. I remember clearly that I was at a stage of my life where I only cared about how to earn more money.
Once, I went to the airport to take a bus to downtown as usual. The routine was as follows; get into the city, take the bus to the hotel, visit the customer, work late, take the bus back to the airport and fly back... Somehow, that day I decided to take the stairs down to a different exit, where I found a beautiful garden I had never seen before. I waited there and enjoyed the scenery until the bus came.
I was used to the seat behind the driver. However, that day I sat on a seat in the middle and a boy was seated next to me and he was carrying a great many suitcases. He turned to me suddenly and gave me one of the most sincere smiles I had ever seen from a stranger. He said warmly, "Hi, the perfect day is in the perfect place, isn't it "
I remember saying to myself—this must be one of the typical people who were young and just thought everything in the world was beautiful and easy. Why was he annoying me when I just wanted to enjoy the bus ride But out of politeness, I answered, "Really perfect! Did your dear parents pay for you to have some vacations on the beach " "No, I don't have parents and I’m not here for vacation." He shook his head instantly, "I'm here to achieve my biggest dream. Actually, I'm on the way to the army school where my grandfather studied a long time ago."
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
"I lost my dad 8 years ago and then my mom married again," he said. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
He told me that for 8 years, he had only one thing in his mind—to join the army school like his grandfather. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.A
解析：1.事实细节题。由第一段可知使用者可以在不打扰别人的前提下听清电视。所以B项正确。
2.事实细节题。由第二段第一、二句可知这款产品与其他耳机的不同之处在于它具有减少外部噪音的小部件。
3.推理判断题。在第二段下方,文章引用了医生和顾客推荐的内容,故A项正确。
B
答案：1-4 BADA
解析：1.推理判断题。由第一段中的"The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more," 可知, 巴黎蓬皮杜艺术中心的展览汇集了达利200多件油画、雕塑、绘画等作品, 由此可以推断出他是一个多产的(productive)艺术家。对于他的"乐观""慷慨"和"传统", 文中没有信息支持, 故选项B正确。
2.细节理解题。由第一段的第三句"Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory."可知, The Persistence of Memory是达利的杰作之一。故选项A正确。
3.细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句"The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain."可知, 达利的作品展览是按照时间和主题组织的。故选项D正确。
4.词义猜测题。根据最后一段的句意可知, 这些好的收藏主要是通过和Museo Nacional Reina Sofia的紧密合作完成的, 这些收藏还包括来自于其他机构, 如达利美术馆的艺术品, contributions应该是属于works—类。故选项A正确。
C
答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D; 4.A
解析：1.网站里的知识都是与历史、地理、艺术等社会知识有关的,而且第一、四和最后一个网站都提到了"social studies",故选B项。
2.由第四个网站中的内容可知,如果旅游的话,必定要了解当地的地理状况,故这个网站对旅游者比较有帮助。
3.倒数第二个网站的内容与关于孩子的新闻有联系,故选D项。
4.纵观全文,文中多次提到这些网站中有游戏或以一种有趣的方式让你了解这些知识,故选A项。
D
答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.C
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第五段中的I just told you...that your meal was on me tonight 可知答案。
2.推理判断题。根据第一段中的I was asked to talk to a table close to yours... they said your child was being very loud可知,邻桌的顾客嫌9号桌的孩子太吵,那么作为餐厅经理,Tony应该委婉地提醒9号桌的母亲让自己的孩子安静些。
3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的I wrote this to you and your beautiful daughter because I wanted to thank you both.及随后内容可知,Tony写这封信是为了表达自己的谢意。
4.篇章结构题。根据那天在餐厅发生的事情及最后—句内容可知,Tony认为既然做正确的事情不会让所有人高兴,那么就让最需要"这件正确事情"的人高兴就行了。
第二节
答案：E; A; G; F; C
解析：
本文是说明文,介绍了美国大学和学院招生服务中心的大师们所提供的如何写一份有力度的个人陈述。
1. E因为本段主要介绍"Explain why you’re applying",也就是解释申请的原因。故E项适合。
2. A考查本段的主题句。下文提到"通过把你的相关技能和你从学习和其他活动中所获得的经历与课程联系起来说明你会是一个好学生。"故可知本段是建议使用证据。故选A项。
3. G本段主要谈及你的申请要实事求是。下文是解释这么做的原因"在面试期间,招生导师也经常会提到你的个人陈述",故G项适合。
4. F本段是建议要校对几遍。而F项提到大声把它读出来会帮你发现用错的标点和混乱的措辞。故F项正确。
5. C因为上文提及了如何写个人陈述的几条建议,并且根据下文的"but hopefully these tips will get them on the right road." 可知,C项适合。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.CDACA; 6-10.DBADA; 11-15.CBDBA
解析：1.考查动词词义辨析。句意:我可以坐在钢琴前,把所有的烦恼都忘掉。A. handle应付,处理;B. find发现;C. forget忘记;D. cause造成。根据上文"Music is my first love."可知音乐是作者的最爱,因此坐在钢琴前演奏音乐,能让作者忘记所有烦恼。故选C。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:退役后,我成了一名炼铁工人。A. continuing继续;B. escaping逃脱;C. beginning开始;D. quitting放弃。根据" I became an iron worker."可知应该是作者退伍后成为了一名钢铁工人。quit此处意为"离开工作职位等"。故选D。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:几年前,我在马萨诸塞州租的一居室平房被卖掉了。A. rented租;B. bought买;C. built建造,建立;D. decorated装饰。根据下文"Though the landlord (房东) gave me two months rent-free to find a new place to live"可知作者租的房子被卖掉了。故选A。
4.考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:尽管房东给了我两个月的免租金,好让我找个新地方住,但没找到能租得起的房子。A. set in开始,到来,流行;B. took on承担,雇佣;C. turned up出现,找到;D. went down下跌,蹲下。根据下文"and slept in my car"可知他能付得起钱的房子一直没有被找到。故选C。
5.考查名词词义辨析。句意:最后,我收拾好行李,睡在车里,心想这只是暂时的。A. belongings行李,财产,所有物;B. clothes衣服;C. piano钢琴;D. instruments仪器,工具。根据"and slept in my car"可知作者没有找到住的地方,因此收拾个人行李住进了车里。故选A。
6.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:最后,我收拾好行李,睡在车里,心想这只是暂时的。A. original原始的;B. constant不变的,恒定的;C. normal正常的;D. temporary暂时的,临时的。根据下文"But weeks turned into months and the months into years."可知作者本以为住在车里是暂时的。故选D。
7.考查名词词义辨析。句意:唯一让我活下来的就是音乐。A. food食物;B. music音乐;C. water水;D. exercise练习,操炼。根据上文"Music is my first love. "可知此处与文章第一段相呼应,在艰难的日子里,是音乐让作者坚持活下来。故选B。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意:一个平安夜,我正开车去我要停车晚上睡觉的地方,这时另一辆车从拐角处开过来占了我的位置。A. park停放车辆;B. repair修理,修复;C. wash洗;D. crash碰撞。根据"and sleep at night "可知作者要回到可以停车睡觉的地方。故选A。
9.考查名词词义辨析。句意:我唯一的家被毁了,我觉得我的生活好像走调了,再也回不来了。A. control控制;B. sight视力,景象;C. reach范围,延伸;D. tune曲调,和谐。该句是一个比喻句,根据下文"would never get back on key again"可知,作者失去了作为家的地方停车睡觉,感觉生活就像走了调的歌曲一样。故选D。
10.考查副词词义辨析。句意:多亏了退休消防员Bruce Knight开车送我去了缅因州的一个收留无家可归的人的收容所,在那里我遇到了美国退伍军人服务志愿者组织的项目经理。A. Thanks to由于,幸亏;B. Aside from除……以外;C. Regardless of不管,不顾;D. Instead of代替,而不是。根据"a retired firefighter drove me to a 11 shelter in Maine"可知在作者走投无路时,幸亏一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。故选A。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:多亏了退休消防员Bruce Knight开车送我去了缅因州的一个收留无家可归的人的收容所,在那里我遇到了美国退伍军人服务志愿者组织的项目经理。A. safe安全的;B. perfect完美的,最好的;C. homeless无家可归的;D. simple简单的。根据上文作者的遭遇和"shelter in Maine"可知一位退休的消防员将作者送进了收留无家可归的人的收容所。故选C。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:在他们的帮助下,我搬进了他们的过渡住房,并做了恢复视力的手术。A. keep保持;B. recover恢复,弥补;C. test测验,考查;D. block阻止,阻塞。根据"While I had developed cataracts (白内障)"可知作者做手术是为了恢复视力。故选B。
13.考查副词词义辨析。句意:几乎每天,我都会弹上几个小时,完全沉浸在音乐中。A. seriously严重地;B. slightly些微地,轻微地;C. obviously显然地;D. totally完全地。根据上文"Music is my first love. "可知作者喜欢音乐,因此在弹奏钢琴时会完全沉浸在其中。故选D。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:人们会聚集在我的钢琴周围,唱歌、拍手。A. laughing大笑;B. clapping鼓掌,拍手;C. arguing争吵;D. discussing讨论。根据"singing and "可知作者弹奏钢琴时,周围的人会随着音乐唱歌、拍手。故选B。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:回想那些日子,我意识到在我不知道如何帮助自己的时候,人们帮助了我,我是多么幸运。A. see明白,看见;B. imagine想象;C. feel感觉;D. believe相信。根据" how to help myself"可知在作者遭遇不幸,不明白该如何自助时,很多人帮了他,因此他感到自己是有福的、幸运的。故选A。
第二节
答案：1. importance2. why3. that4. when5. at6. valuable7. behaviour8. up9. sense10. conclusion
解析：
1. importance stress the importance of 强调......的重要性。
2. why先行词为reason,定语从句中缺状语,故用why引导。
3. that The reason... is that...为固定句型。
4. when先行为lime,定语从句中缺状语,故用when引导。
5. at at war with 与.......交战。
6. valuable形容词作定语。
7. behaviour 名词作主语。behaviour行为。
8. up bring up 养大,抚养。
9. sense have a sense of responsibility 有责任感。
10. conclusion in conclusion 总之。
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Alex,
Next Saturday and Sunday, my hometown is going to hold a Red Tourism Culture Exhibition in the People's Square. I know you are interested in it, so I'm writing to invite you to attend with us.
This exhibition will show you some revolutionary tourist attractions of our hometown, which can make you learn about some Chinese revolutionary history and culture. Not only can you appreciate the fantastic pictures but also you'll be moved by the spirits of the Chinese historical heroes.
Surely the show will leave you an unforgettable memory.
I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
"I lost my dad 8 years ago and then my mom married again," he said. "My stepfather treated me badly and later he threw me out of the house. I've been living all over the country since then and I've learnt a lot from life through these years. Fortunately, I met a lot of kind people." Hearing his words, I was speechless and tears began to roll down my cheeks. To my relief, he continued his story.
He told me that for 8 years, he had only one thing in his mind—to join the army school like his grandfather. "My grandpa was a great general of the army and he left me this," he said proudly, showing me a golden knife. "I have been following my dream these years and I'm happy every day." When the bus reached his stop, he rose from his seat and took all his suitcases, saying goodbye with a big smile. From then on, I always try to do everything with my best smile on my face.