外研版（2019）必修第三册 Unit 5 What an adventure!单元测试 B卷 能力提升（含答案）
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Unit 5 B卷 能力提升
一、阅读理解
1. A new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life.
Frank Hurley's pictures would be outstanding—undoubtedly first-rate photo-journalism—if they had been made last week. In fact, they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难), by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival. Many of the images were stored in an ice chest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship.
The ship was the Endurance, a small, tight, Norwegian-built three-masters that was intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarctica's Weddell Sea. From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled(雪橇) across the continent. The journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done. Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back.
As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and well-researched story The Endurance, adventuring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort. Scott's last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger, caught the world's imagination, and a film made in his honour drew crowds. Shackleton, a onetime British merchant-navy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the South Pole in 1908, started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography. Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published.
1.What do we know about the photos taken by Hurley
A.They were made last week. B.They showed undersea sceneries.
C.They were found by a cameraman. D.They recorded a disastrous adventure.
2.Who reached the South Pole first according to the text
A.Frank Hurley. B.Ernest Shackleton, C.Robert Falcon Scott. D.Caroline Alexander.
3.What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage
A.Artistic creation. B.Scientific research. C.Money making. D.Treasure hunting.
2.Around the World by Wheelchair
Rick Hansen was always an active kid and loved to fish. When returning in a truck one day from a fishing trip, he had an accident and suffered injuries to his spine(脊柱). This 15-year-old young man awoke to find that he had lost the use of his legs. However, he didn't give up. Many months later he began to compete in wheelchair sports. At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research. His tour took him through 34 countries around the world between 1985 and 1987. In this Man In Motion World Tour, he wheeled 24, 901. 55 miles, which is equal to the distance around the earth.
Bad weather and difficult, rocky roads often provided challenges for Rick, but he continued to push himself to complete the trip. He was determined to succeed. Even mountains did not stop Rick Hansen. He wheeled himself up the Rocky Mountains and several other major mountains in the world. He even wheeled himself along the Great Wall of China!
"Never Give Up on Your Dreams" was his motto and he hasn't given up yet. He completed his world tour raising $ 24 million. He continues to work to increase knowledge of spinal cord injury. He is a true Canadian hero who shows what determination can achieve.
1.What happened to Rick after the accident
A.He lost the ability of living. B.He had to spend his life in hospital.
C.He couldn't walk any more. D.He couldn't do sports any more.
2.When did Rick begin his tour around the world
A.At the age of 15. B.Soon after the accident.
C.A year after the accident. D.At the age of 27.
3.Why did Rick take his tour around the world in his wheelchair
A.To gather money for spinal cord research. B.To learn about the people of other countries.
C.To travel to different countries for fun. D.To take photos of beautiful mountains.
4.From the passage we can see Rick is a(n) _________ person.
A.unhappy B.determined C.careful D.quiet
3. Summer Camps in Season!
STEM Camps July 10 to August 14, Cost: $180
90% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers participate in fun and engaging STEM activities! Register: www. stemcamp.ca or Call: 519-475-6600.
Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $2,340
The finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe (皮划艇) adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships. Register: www. or Call: 416-322-9735.
ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500
Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools. Register: www. pickeringcollege. ca or Call: 905-175-8900.
DEEP Summer Academy August, 16 to 26, Cost: $465
We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships. Register: www. Outreachengineering. ca or Call: 416-946-0816.
1. Which number should you call if you want to improve your English
A. 519-475-6600. B. 416-322-9735. C. 416-946-0816. D. 905-175-8900.
2. When will the shortest camp start
A. On July 10. B. On June 15. C. On June 25. D. On August 16.
3. Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure
A. Kandalore. B. STEM Camp. C. ESL Summer Camp. D. DEEP Summer Academy.
4. How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy
A. They both offer scholarships for students.
B. They provide the same courses for students.
C. They both prepare students for their development.
D. They are both designed for international students.
4. Krubera Cave in the western Caucasus Mountains is the deepest known cave in the world. An international team prepared to explore Krubera. The team members hoped to be the first cavers to reach a depth of 2,000 meters, brought five tons of equipment and other necessities with them, and established camps at key locations along the route. They worked for up to 20 hours each day.
In the third week, progress was blocked at 1,775 meters by a sump—a cave passage filled with water that gives cavers few options. There are basically three techniques available: dive through it, empty it, or go around it. Gennadiy Samokhin dove to the bottom but was disappointed. "No chance to get through," he said. Searching for a way around the sump, Garcia Dils risked entering a waterfall of near freezing water and discovered that his dry suit had holes in it. "The water was so cold that I lost the feeling in my fingers," he said later. He, too, was unsuccessful.
Finally, two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage they called the Way to the Dream. The team was exhilarated. The passage led to yet another sump at 1,840 meters. After a short test dive, Samokhin emerged, smiling. There was a promising passage, he reported. But it would have to wait. After nearly four weeks, with supplies running low, the team had run out of time and would have to return to the surface.
Four weeks later, a team of nine Ukrainian cavers led by Yuri Kasjan went back to Krubera. Following the path opened by the previous team, they reached the sump at 1,840 meters relatively quickly. After much searching, a pit (坑), later named the Millennium Pit, was discovered that allowed them to pass the 2,000-meter depth. More pits and passages led them to 2,080 meters, a spot they named Game Over. But the caving game is never over. Deeper caves will probably continue to be discovered.
1. Why did the team return to the surface after nearly four weeks
A. They were lacking in supplies. B. They had achieved their goal.
C. They couldn't go through the sump. D. They gave their task to Yuri Kasjan's team.
2. What does the underlined word "exhilarated" probably mean in Paragraph 3
A. Cheerful. B. Powerful. C. Confused. D. Exhausted.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A. Game Over was discovered at 2,000 meters.
B. The Way to the Dream began at 1,840 meters.
C. The Millennium Pit passed the 2,080-meter depth.
D. Samokhin's team found a way around a sump at 1,775 meters.
4. What is the text mainly about
A. The features of Krubera Cave. B. Famous caves around the world.
C. A journey of exploring Krubera Cave. D. The importance of exploring Krubera Cave.
二、
A daily multivitamin may give your well-being an extra benefit, but if you're ever swallowed one and felt sick right after, you know it's hardly a pleasant experience. ①_____
You're taking vitamins on an empty stomach.
Vitamins that are more acid in nature, like vitamin C, may cause nausea (恶心）if they're consumed on an empty stomach. Vitamins A, D, E and K, unlike some others, may be better absorbed when not taken with food.
②_____
Vitamins are like medicines in that they can act on each other and other medicines you're taking. ③_____ Some research suggests that multivitamins could cause side effects when taken at the same time with high estrogen (雌激素) levels.
There's a lot of iron in your pill.
Multivitamins that contain a lot of iron or iron supplements themselves can cause nausea. This is especially true if you're taking them outside of a meal. Iron is interesting in that it's best absorbed on an empty stomach, but it's hardest to take on an empty stomach because of the nausea. ④_____ It might decrease the absorption a little bit but it's better than nothing.
Allergic reaction side effects.
Since multivitamins contain so many vitamins and minerals, allergic reactions are certainly possible. Mild allergic reactions can include itchiness (痒) and hives (荨麻疹). ⑤_____ Should you experience more advanced signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, widespread hives or a swollen facial region, visit the closest emergency room immediately.
A. You're taking vitamins with other medicines.
B. Below are a few reasons why multivitamins may make you ill.
C. It's important to discuss with an expert the timing of these vitamins.
D. These stomach issues can be extremely disturbing.
E. It's better to take it with food than trying taking it on an empty stomach.
F. If you experience these side effects, stop use and contact your doctor.
G. Please review the combinations to make sure there are no harmful interactions.
三、完形填空
I was very fond of hunting when I was a young man. In the autumn of 1995, I was 1 in the northwest of India. One evening, after hunting in the forest all day, I was returning alone to the place where I had 2 up my tent. I was tired and hungry. It was getting 3 and darker, and I was walking slowly 4 a narrow path. On my right was a wide river; on my left, a thick, dark forest. All of a 5 I saw two green eyes looking at me from among the trees. I knew it 6 be a man-eating tiger. The tiger was getting ready to 7 on me.
My heart 8 . What could I do Should I jump into the river and hope to save my life 9 swimming I looked to the 10 . In the river there was a big crocodile waiting to welcome me with its mouth 11 open. I was so 12 that I shut my eyes. And I thought it would be the end of my 13 . I heard branches moving 14 the tiger roared (咆哮) and jumped. 15 then I opened my eyes. What do you think had happened The tiger had jumped right over me and now was in the jaws (嘴) of the crocodile.
1. A. practicing B. studying C. planting D. travelling
2. A. turned B. put C. made D. brought
3. A. colder B. warmer C. brighter D. cooler
4. A. by B. beside C. along D. on
5. A. shock B. joy C. sudden D. surprise
6. A. could B. can C. must D. should
7. A. live B. depend C. look D. jump
8. A. beat B. sank C. ached D. jumped
9. A. on B. of C. with D. by
10. A. front B. back C. left D. right
11. A. long B. short C. wide D. narrowly
12. A. tired B. excited C. frightened D. surprised
13. A. work B. study C. day D. life
14. A. though B. as C. but D. or
15. A. Just B. Even C. Still D. Only
四、语法填空
The famous British inventor George Stephenson was born in 1781 and died in 1848. One of his most important inventions was the train; he made his first train when he was forty-four years old. When he ①_______(do) experiments with the steam engine on the train, he met with troubles from the government, and the newspapers in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke ②_______ (kill) cows, horses, and sheep, that the engine ③_______ (burst) or that the hot coals from it ④_______ (set) fire to their houses. At that time, most people ⑤_______ (believe) what they said. George Stephenson told the people that the train ⑥_______ (go) on small rails, and could pull carriages full of goods and passengers, with no great danger to them. It was a very difficult matter for him to make them believe. However, after some time he was able to do it, and the first train that ⑦_______ (drive) by Stephenson himself proved what he ⑧_______ (say).
The first day when the people along the way heard the noise of the train from the distance and saw it ⑨_______ (run) quickly to them, they ran back home as quickly as they could and closed their doors tightly, for they thought it a genie(妖怪). They did not dare to come out until it ⑩_______ (pass) .
五、
1、你校英文报“Modern Heroes”栏目向中学生征文。请根据提示信息,用英语写一篇短文,介绍美国著名宇航员尼尔 奥 尔登 阿姆斯特朗(Neil Alden Armstrong)。
国籍:美国
出生日期:1930年8月5日
主要经历:1949年—1952年任海军飞行员;1966年第一次 进入太空;1969年7月,乘阿波罗11号第一个登上月球。
名言:这是个人迈出的一小步,却是人类迈出的一大步。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:naval aviator海军飞行员
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2、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。
It was time to go home. "Remember to work on your class speeches for homework." Miss Walker called, as everyone started talking and packing their school bags.
Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone got really bored with listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.
Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the comer, she saw Lee's watch lying right in the middle of the path.
Jenny knew she should just pick it up and return it to him, but she didn't want to run after him.
Jenny bent down quickly, picked up the watch and ran home. On arriving home, Jenny put it on almost without thinking. She was surprised it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practising her speech. Words just flooded out of her. "I'm going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I've won lots of competitions. But when I'm in a race, I'm not really thinking about winning. I'm just loving the feeling of being in the water…" Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flash of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee's watch really did have something magic about it.
The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody moved. Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say anything, there was a shout from behind. "She's stolen my watch!" Lee said angrily. "It went missing at school yesterday."
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny's speech first. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案：1-3.DCC
解析：1.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。1914年到1916年间,一群海员和科学家踏上了南极探险之路。结果他们在回来的路上发生海难,其中一个摄影师在临死之前拍摄了大量的照片,并把照片封存在破损的木船的冰块箱里。通过这些照片我们可以了解到那次不太成功的探险经历。
解析:细节理解题。由题干中的the photos taken by Hurley定位到文章第二段开头。该段说这些照片即使是上个星期拍的也堪称佳作,故A项错误;该段中还说照片是在一次海难之后拍的,故D项正确;文章没有说拍摄的是海底景观,故B项错误;拍摄者是摄影师,但没有说是一名摄影师发现了这些照片,故C项错误。
2.解析:推理判断题。由题干中的“第一个到达南极”这条信息定位到第三段。被发现的照片所展示的这次旅行是为了获得比Robert Falcon Scott船长先前的探险更大的收获,该船长在1912年就到达了南极。由此推断Robert Falcon Scott是最先到达南极的人,故选C项。
3.解析:细节理解题。题干的Alexander在最后一段出现,the 1914 voyage指本文谈到的Endurance这艘船的探险,该段开头说,这个作家在她的小说The Endurance中说,在那时,探险就已经是纯商业活动(a thoroughly commercial effort)了,因此1914年航行的目的是赚钱(money making),故选C项。A项“艺术创作”,B项“科学调研”,D项“寻宝”,均未体现。
2.答案：1-4.CDAB
解析：语篇解读:本文主要讲述身残志坚的里克·汉森凭借着自己坚强的意志力坐轮椅环游世界的故事。
1.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息This 15-year-old young man awoke to find that he had lost the use of his legs.可知,事故过后,里克·汉森不能再行走,故C项正确。
2.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research.可知D项正确。
3.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research.可知A项正确。
4.解析:推理判断题。由整篇文章的内容,特别是文章最后一段中的He is a true Canadian hero who shows what determination can achieve.可知B项正确。
3.答案：1-4 DDAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章小标题ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500下第一句中Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English可知, ESL夏令营是专门给12至18岁想学英语的学生提供的。且根据此段最后一句中call: 905-175-8900 可知, 详情可咨询905-175-8900。故正确答案为D。
2.推理判断题.根据文章可知STEM Camp是从7月10日到8月14日, Kandalore是从6月15日到6月28日,ESL Summer Camp是从6月25日到7月21日,DEEP Summer Academy是从8月16日到8月26日。所以DEEP Summer Academy持续的时间最短, 开始时间是8月16日。故选D。
3.细节理解题.根据"The finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe(皮划艇)adventures and in-camp activities."可知如果想冒险就去Kandalore。故选A。
4.细节理解题.根据"We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers participate in fun and engaging STEM activities"和"We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects."可知STEM Camp和DEEP Summer Academy的相似之处在于都为学生的发展做准备。故选C。
4.答案：1-4 AADC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的"After nearly four weeks, with supplies running low, the team had run out of time and would have to return to the surface."可知, 因为物资逐渐短缺, 探察洞穴者才被迫返回地面。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线词前句中的"two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage they called the Way to the Dream"可知, 两名队员找到了绕过水坑的通道, 所以他们很高兴, 故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据第二段中的"progress was blocked at 1,775 meters by a sump"以及第二段中的"two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage... Samokhin emerged…a promising passage, he reported" 可知, Samokhin的队伍在1,775米处找到了绕过水坑的通道。
4.主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了探察洞穴者对世界上最深的洞穴——库鲁伯亚拉洞穴进行探索的过程, 故选C项。
二、
答案：①-⑤ BAGEF
解析：①根据下面的四个小标题可知, 本文主要分析了服用复合维生素过程中让你不舒服的原因。故选B。
②根据下面第一句Vitamins are like medicines in that they can act on each other and other medicines you're taking.可知维生素会与其他药物产生反应。故选A。
③根据其后一句Some research suggests that multivitamins could cause side effects when taken at the same time with high estrogen(雌激素)levels.可知, 服用维生素和其他药物时, 要检验是否有副作用。故选G。
④根据前句Iron is interesting in that it's best absorbed on an empty stomach, but it's hardest to take on an empty stomach because of the nausea和后句It might decrease the absorption a little bit but it's better than nothing. 可知, 最好不要空腹服用复合维生素。故选E。
⑤根据后句Should you experience more advanced signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, widespread hives or a swollen facial region, visit the closest emergency room immediately. 可知, 如果你有过敏反应, 要立即去看医生。故选F。
三、
答案：1-5 DBACC 6-10 CDBDD 11-15 CCDBA
解析：1.句意:在1995年的秋天, 我在印度的西北部旅行(travelling)。practice 意为“练习”, study意为“学习”, plant 意为“种植”, 均不符合文意。
2.句意:我正独自返回搭建(put up)帐篷的地方。Put up是固定搭配, 意为“搭建”, 符合文意。turn up意为“出现”; make up意为“组成;化妆”; bring up意为“提出;养育”, 均不符合文意。
3.此处表示天越来越冷(colder)、越来越黑。根据文章第一段第二句中的autumn以及第一段第三句中的evening可知, 秋天的夜晚是越来越冷。warm意为“温暖的”; bright意为 “明亮的”; cool意为“凉爽的”, 均不符合文意。
4.此处表示“我”沿着(along) —条狭窄的小路慢慢地走着。 walk along意为“沿着……走”, 符合文意。
5.句意:突然(sudden)我看到树林中有两只绿色的眼睛看着我。all of a sudden为固定搭配, 意为“突然”; shock意为 “震惊”; joy意为“快乐”; surprise意为“惊喜”, 均不符合文意。
6.句意:我知道它一定(must)是一只吃人的老虎。must be 意为“一定是”, 表肯定的推测, 符合文意。could be意为“可能是”; can be意为“可能是”; should be意为“应该是”, 均不符合文意。
7.句意:这只老虎正在准备扑向(jump on)我。jump on意为“扑向; 跳上”, 符合文意。live on意为“以食……为生”; depend on意为“取决于; 依赖”; look on意为“旁观”, 均不符合文意。
8.句意:我的心沉(sank)了下去。根据文章第一段倒数第一、二句可知, 作者认为遇到了吃人的老虎, 心情是迷茫慌张、 不知所措的。beat意为“跳动”; ache意为“疼痛”; jump意为 “跳”, 均不符合文意。
9.句意:我应该跳进河里通过(by)游泳来救自己吗 on意为“在……上”; of意为“关于”; with意为“随着; 和”, 均不符合文意。
10.句意:我看向右边(right)。根据文章第一段第六句中的On my right was a wide river可知, 河在“我”的右边。front意为“前面”; back意为“后面”; left意为“左边”, 均不符合文意。
11.句意:在河中有一条巨大的鳄鱼张大(wide)嘴巴等着欢迎我。long意为“长久地”; short意为“不足”; narrowly意为 “勉强地”, 均不符合文意。
12.句意:我如此害怕(frightened)以至于闭上了眼睛。因为作者想到左边有吃人的老虎, 右边有鳄鱼, 所以会感到害怕。 tired意为“疲倦的”; excited意为“激动的”; surprised意为“惊讶的”, 均不符合文意。
13.句意:我认为这将会是我生命(life)的最后时刻。因为上文说到作者既不能从森林逃走, 也不能从河里游走, 所以, 作者认为自己的生命将会在这里结束。work意为“工作”; study意为“学习”; day意为“一天”, 均不符合文意。
14.句意:当(as)老虎咆哮、跳跃时, 我听到树枝在晃动。因为“我”在树林中看到了老虎, 所以, 树枝的晃动与老虎的咆哮、跳跃是同时发生的。though意为“尽管”; but意为“但是”; or意为“或者”, 均不符合文意。
15.句意:就在(Just)那时我睁开了眼睛。作者闭上眼睛感受到了树枝和老虎的动静, 就在那时, 睁开了眼睛。even意为“甚至”; still意为“仍然”; only意为“仅仅”, 均不符合文意。
四、
答案：was doing; would kill; would burst ; would set; believed ; would go; was driven; had said; running; had passed
五、
1.答案： Neil Alden Armstrong, an American astronaut, born on August 5, 1930, was the first man to land on the moon.
Armstrong worked as a naval aviator from 1949 to 1952. In 1966 he had his first space flight. In July 1969, he joined the Apollo 11 flight which was the first attempt to put men on the moon. After they landed, he was the first to go down the ladder and walk on the moon's surface.
He said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He had made a great contribution to human's exploration of space.
2.答案：
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation. Jenny didn't answer. How could she explain about the watch and its magic No one could understand. No one could believe. "But I saw you wearing it yesterday," Miss Walker gently reminded Lee. For a moment Lee remained silent and then he said he had just remembered that. Jenny was relieved to say she had found it on the way home and decided to return it after the speech. Everybody was puzzled and asked why. Jenny again was speechless.
Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny's speech first. Jenny walked slowly to the front. She couldn't think properly. All round her, a sea of faces were watching. She felt so frightened and the watch didn't seem magical at all. Suddenly she saw Miss Walker's encouraging eyes. Jenny took a deep breath. "I'm going to talk about swimming...'' Ten minutes later the whole class stood up applauding Jenny's wonderful speech. Jenny smiled as she eventually realized the real source of confidence.
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一、阅读理解
1. A new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life.
Frank Hurley's pictures would be outstanding—undoubtedly first-rate photo-journalism—if they had been made last week. In fact, they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难), by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival. Many of the images were stored in an ice chest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship.
The ship was the Endurance, a small, tight, Norwegian-built three-masters that was intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all, to the southernmost shore of Antarctica's Weddell Sea. From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled(雪橇) across the continent. The journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done. Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back.
As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and well-researched story The Endurance, adventuring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort. Scott's last journey, completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger, caught the world's imagination, and a film made in his honour drew crowds. Shackleton, a onetime British merchant-navy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the South Pole in 1908, started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography. Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic, was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published.
1.What do we know about the photos taken by Hurley
A.They were made last week. B.They showed undersea sceneries.
C.They were found by a cameraman. D.They recorded a disastrous adventure.
2.Who reached the South Pole first according to the text
A.Frank Hurley. B.Ernest Shackleton, C.Robert Falcon Scott. D.Caroline Alexander.
3.What does Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage
A.Artistic creation. B.Scientific research. C.Money making. D.Treasure hunting.
2.Around the World by Wheelchair
Rick Hansen was always an active kid and loved to fish. When returning in a truck one day from a fishing trip, he had an accident and suffered injuries to his spine(脊柱). This 15-year-old young man awoke to find that he had lost the use of his legs. However, he didn't give up. Many months later he began to compete in wheelchair sports. At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research. His tour took him through 34 countries around the world between 1985 and 1987. In this Man In Motion World Tour, he wheeled 24, 901. 55 miles, which is equal to the distance around the earth.
Bad weather and difficult, rocky roads often provided challenges for Rick, but he continued to push himself to complete the trip. He was determined to succeed. Even mountains did not stop Rick Hansen. He wheeled himself up the Rocky Mountains and several other major mountains in the world. He even wheeled himself along the Great Wall of China!
"Never Give Up on Your Dreams" was his motto and he hasn't given up yet. He completed his world tour raising $ 24 million. He continues to work to increase knowledge of spinal cord injury. He is a true Canadian hero who shows what determination can achieve.
1.What happened to Rick after the accident
A.He lost the ability of living. B.He had to spend his life in hospital.
C.He couldn't walk any more. D.He couldn't do sports any more.
2.When did Rick begin his tour around the world
A.At the age of 15. B.Soon after the accident.
C.A year after the accident. D.At the age of 27.
3.Why did Rick take his tour around the world in his wheelchair
A.To gather money for spinal cord research. B.To learn about the people of other countries.
C.To travel to different countries for fun. D.To take photos of beautiful mountains.
4.From the passage we can see Rick is a(n) _________ person.
A.unhappy B.determined C.careful D.quiet
3. Summer Camps in Season!
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Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $2,340
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ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500
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1. Which number should you call if you want to improve your English
A. 519-475-6600. B. 416-322-9735. C. 416-946-0816. D. 905-175-8900.
2. When will the shortest camp start
A. On July 10. B. On June 15. C. On June 25. D. On August 16.
3. Where can you go if you are interested in the experience of adventure
A. Kandalore. B. STEM Camp. C. ESL Summer Camp. D. DEEP Summer Academy.
4. How similar are STEM Camp and DEEP Summer Academy
A. They both offer scholarships for students.
B. They provide the same courses for students.
C. They both prepare students for their development.
D. They are both designed for international students.
4. Krubera Cave in the western Caucasus Mountains is the deepest known cave in the world. An international team prepared to explore Krubera. The team members hoped to be the first cavers to reach a depth of 2,000 meters, brought five tons of equipment and other necessities with them, and established camps at key locations along the route. They worked for up to 20 hours each day.
In the third week, progress was blocked at 1,775 meters by a sump—a cave passage filled with water that gives cavers few options. There are basically three techniques available: dive through it, empty it, or go around it. Gennadiy Samokhin dove to the bottom but was disappointed. "No chance to get through," he said. Searching for a way around the sump, Garcia Dils risked entering a waterfall of near freezing water and discovered that his dry suit had holes in it. "The water was so cold that I lost the feeling in my fingers," he said later. He, too, was unsuccessful.
Finally, two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage they called the Way to the Dream. The team was exhilarated. The passage led to yet another sump at 1,840 meters. After a short test dive, Samokhin emerged, smiling. There was a promising passage, he reported. But it would have to wait. After nearly four weeks, with supplies running low, the team had run out of time and would have to return to the surface.
Four weeks later, a team of nine Ukrainian cavers led by Yuri Kasjan went back to Krubera. Following the path opened by the previous team, they reached the sump at 1,840 meters relatively quickly. After much searching, a pit (坑), later named the Millennium Pit, was discovered that allowed them to pass the 2,000-meter depth. More pits and passages led them to 2,080 meters, a spot they named Game Over. But the caving game is never over. Deeper caves will probably continue to be discovered.
1. Why did the team return to the surface after nearly four weeks
A. They were lacking in supplies. B. They had achieved their goal.
C. They couldn't go through the sump. D. They gave their task to Yuri Kasjan's team.
2. What does the underlined word "exhilarated" probably mean in Paragraph 3
A. Cheerful. B. Powerful. C. Confused. D. Exhausted.
3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A. Game Over was discovered at 2,000 meters.
B. The Way to the Dream began at 1,840 meters.
C. The Millennium Pit passed the 2,080-meter depth.
D. Samokhin's team found a way around a sump at 1,775 meters.
4. What is the text mainly about
A. The features of Krubera Cave. B. Famous caves around the world.
C. A journey of exploring Krubera Cave. D. The importance of exploring Krubera Cave.
二、
A daily multivitamin may give your well-being an extra benefit, but if you're ever swallowed one and felt sick right after, you know it's hardly a pleasant experience. ①_____
You're taking vitamins on an empty stomach.
Vitamins that are more acid in nature, like vitamin C, may cause nausea (恶心）if they're consumed on an empty stomach. Vitamins A, D, E and K, unlike some others, may be better absorbed when not taken with food.
②_____
Vitamins are like medicines in that they can act on each other and other medicines you're taking. ③_____ Some research suggests that multivitamins could cause side effects when taken at the same time with high estrogen (雌激素) levels.
There's a lot of iron in your pill.
Multivitamins that contain a lot of iron or iron supplements themselves can cause nausea. This is especially true if you're taking them outside of a meal. Iron is interesting in that it's best absorbed on an empty stomach, but it's hardest to take on an empty stomach because of the nausea. ④_____ It might decrease the absorption a little bit but it's better than nothing.
Allergic reaction side effects.
Since multivitamins contain so many vitamins and minerals, allergic reactions are certainly possible. Mild allergic reactions can include itchiness (痒) and hives (荨麻疹). ⑤_____ Should you experience more advanced signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, widespread hives or a swollen facial region, visit the closest emergency room immediately.
A. You're taking vitamins with other medicines.
B. Below are a few reasons why multivitamins may make you ill.
C. It's important to discuss with an expert the timing of these vitamins.
D. These stomach issues can be extremely disturbing.
E. It's better to take it with food than trying taking it on an empty stomach.
F. If you experience these side effects, stop use and contact your doctor.
G. Please review the combinations to make sure there are no harmful interactions.
三、完形填空
I was very fond of hunting when I was a young man. In the autumn of 1995, I was 1 in the northwest of India. One evening, after hunting in the forest all day, I was returning alone to the place where I had 2 up my tent. I was tired and hungry. It was getting 3 and darker, and I was walking slowly 4 a narrow path. On my right was a wide river; on my left, a thick, dark forest. All of a 5 I saw two green eyes looking at me from among the trees. I knew it 6 be a man-eating tiger. The tiger was getting ready to 7 on me.
My heart 8 . What could I do Should I jump into the river and hope to save my life 9 swimming I looked to the 10 . In the river there was a big crocodile waiting to welcome me with its mouth 11 open. I was so 12 that I shut my eyes. And I thought it would be the end of my 13 . I heard branches moving 14 the tiger roared (咆哮) and jumped. 15 then I opened my eyes. What do you think had happened The tiger had jumped right over me and now was in the jaws (嘴) of the crocodile.
1. A. practicing B. studying C. planting D. travelling
2. A. turned B. put C. made D. brought
3. A. colder B. warmer C. brighter D. cooler
4. A. by B. beside C. along D. on
5. A. shock B. joy C. sudden D. surprise
6. A. could B. can C. must D. should
7. A. live B. depend C. look D. jump
8. A. beat B. sank C. ached D. jumped
9. A. on B. of C. with D. by
10. A. front B. back C. left D. right
11. A. long B. short C. wide D. narrowly
12. A. tired B. excited C. frightened D. surprised
13. A. work B. study C. day D. life
14. A. though B. as C. but D. or
15. A. Just B. Even C. Still D. Only
四、语法填空
The famous British inventor George Stephenson was born in 1781 and died in 1848. One of his most important inventions was the train; he made his first train when he was forty-four years old. When he ①_______(do) experiments with the steam engine on the train, he met with troubles from the government, and the newspapers in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke ②_______ (kill) cows, horses, and sheep, that the engine ③_______ (burst) or that the hot coals from it ④_______ (set) fire to their houses. At that time, most people ⑤_______ (believe) what they said. George Stephenson told the people that the train ⑥_______ (go) on small rails, and could pull carriages full of goods and passengers, with no great danger to them. It was a very difficult matter for him to make them believe. However, after some time he was able to do it, and the first train that ⑦_______ (drive) by Stephenson himself proved what he ⑧_______ (say).
The first day when the people along the way heard the noise of the train from the distance and saw it ⑨_______ (run) quickly to them, they ran back home as quickly as they could and closed their doors tightly, for they thought it a genie(妖怪). They did not dare to come out until it ⑩_______ (pass) .
五、
1、你校英文报“Modern Heroes”栏目向中学生征文。请根据提示信息,用英语写一篇短文,介绍美国著名宇航员尼尔 奥 尔登 阿姆斯特朗(Neil Alden Armstrong)。
国籍:美国
出生日期:1930年8月5日
主要经历:1949年—1952年任海军飞行员;1966年第一次 进入太空;1969年7月,乘阿波罗11号第一个登上月球。
名言:这是个人迈出的一小步,却是人类迈出的一大步。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:naval aviator海军飞行员
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2、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。
It was time to go home. "Remember to work on your class speeches for homework." Miss Walker called, as everyone started talking and packing their school bags.
Jenny felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class. She was sure everyone got really bored with listening to her. Once, when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary, Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.
Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain sort of shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jenny sighed. As she turned the comer, she saw Lee's watch lying right in the middle of the path.
Jenny knew she should just pick it up and return it to him, but she didn't want to run after him.
Jenny bent down quickly, picked up the watch and ran home. On arriving home, Jenny put it on almost without thinking. She was surprised it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practising her speech. Words just flooded out of her. "I'm going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I've won lots of competitions. But when I'm in a race, I'm not really thinking about winning. I'm just loving the feeling of being in the water…" Jenny laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flash of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee's watch really did have something magic about it.
The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody moved. Jenny slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Walker could say anything, there was a shout from behind. "She's stolen my watch!" Lee said angrily. "It went missing at school yesterday."
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny's speech first. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案：1-3.DCC
解析：1.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。1914年到1916年间,一群海员和科学家踏上了南极探险之路。结果他们在回来的路上发生海难,其中一个摄影师在临死之前拍摄了大量的照片,并把照片封存在破损的木船的冰块箱里。通过这些照片我们可以了解到那次不太成功的探险经历。
解析:细节理解题。由题干中的the photos taken by Hurley定位到文章第二段开头。该段说这些照片即使是上个星期拍的也堪称佳作,故A项错误;该段中还说照片是在一次海难之后拍的,故D项正确;文章没有说拍摄的是海底景观,故B项错误;拍摄者是摄影师,但没有说是一名摄影师发现了这些照片,故C项错误。
2.解析:推理判断题。由题干中的“第一个到达南极”这条信息定位到第三段。被发现的照片所展示的这次旅行是为了获得比Robert Falcon Scott船长先前的探险更大的收获,该船长在1912年就到达了南极。由此推断Robert Falcon Scott是最先到达南极的人,故选C项。
3.解析:细节理解题。题干的Alexander在最后一段出现,the 1914 voyage指本文谈到的Endurance这艘船的探险,该段开头说,这个作家在她的小说The Endurance中说,在那时,探险就已经是纯商业活动(a thoroughly commercial effort)了,因此1914年航行的目的是赚钱(money making),故选C项。A项“艺术创作”,B项“科学调研”,D项“寻宝”,均未体现。
2.答案：1-4.CDAB
解析：语篇解读:本文主要讲述身残志坚的里克·汉森凭借着自己坚强的意志力坐轮椅环游世界的故事。
1.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息This 15-year-old young man awoke to find that he had lost the use of his legs.可知,事故过后,里克·汉森不能再行走,故C项正确。
2.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research.可知D项正确。
3.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段中的信息At the age of 27, he decided to wheel around the world to raise awareness and money for spinal cord research.可知A项正确。
4.解析:推理判断题。由整篇文章的内容,特别是文章最后一段中的He is a true Canadian hero who shows what determination can achieve.可知B项正确。
3.答案：1-4 DDAC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章小标题ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500下第一句中Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English可知, ESL夏令营是专门给12至18岁想学英语的学生提供的。且根据此段最后一句中call: 905-175-8900 可知, 详情可咨询905-175-8900。故正确答案为D。
2.推理判断题.根据文章可知STEM Camp是从7月10日到8月14日, Kandalore是从6月15日到6月28日,ESL Summer Camp是从6月25日到7月21日,DEEP Summer Academy是从8月16日到8月26日。所以DEEP Summer Academy持续的时间最短, 开始时间是8月16日。故选D。
3.细节理解题.根据"The finest traditional camp in Canada, providing the best of both canoe(皮划艇)adventures and in-camp activities."可知如果想冒险就去Kandalore。故选A。
4.细节理解题.根据"We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers participate in fun and engaging STEM activities"和"We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects."可知STEM Camp和DEEP Summer Academy的相似之处在于都为学生的发展做准备。故选C。
4.答案：1-4 AADC
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第二段中的"After nearly four weeks, with supplies running low, the team had run out of time and would have to return to the surface."可知, 因为物资逐渐短缺, 探察洞穴者才被迫返回地面。
2.词义猜测题。根据画线词前句中的"two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage they called the Way to the Dream"可知, 两名队员找到了绕过水坑的通道, 所以他们很高兴, 故选A项。
3.细节理解题。根据第二段中的"progress was blocked at 1,775 meters by a sump"以及第二段中的"two teammates found a way around the sump through a tight passage... Samokhin emerged…a promising passage, he reported" 可知, Samokhin的队伍在1,775米处找到了绕过水坑的通道。
4.主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了探察洞穴者对世界上最深的洞穴——库鲁伯亚拉洞穴进行探索的过程, 故选C项。
二、
答案：①-⑤ BAGEF
解析：①根据下面的四个小标题可知, 本文主要分析了服用复合维生素过程中让你不舒服的原因。故选B。
②根据下面第一句Vitamins are like medicines in that they can act on each other and other medicines you're taking.可知维生素会与其他药物产生反应。故选A。
③根据其后一句Some research suggests that multivitamins could cause side effects when taken at the same time with high estrogen(雌激素)levels.可知, 服用维生素和其他药物时, 要检验是否有副作用。故选G。
④根据前句Iron is interesting in that it's best absorbed on an empty stomach, but it's hardest to take on an empty stomach because of the nausea和后句It might decrease the absorption a little bit but it's better than nothing. 可知, 最好不要空腹服用复合维生素。故选E。
⑤根据后句Should you experience more advanced signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, widespread hives or a swollen facial region, visit the closest emergency room immediately. 可知, 如果你有过敏反应, 要立即去看医生。故选F。
三、
答案：1-5 DBACC 6-10 CDBDD 11-15 CCDBA
解析：1.句意:在1995年的秋天, 我在印度的西北部旅行(travelling)。practice 意为“练习”, study意为“学习”, plant 意为“种植”, 均不符合文意。
2.句意:我正独自返回搭建(put up)帐篷的地方。Put up是固定搭配, 意为“搭建”, 符合文意。turn up意为“出现”; make up意为“组成;化妆”; bring up意为“提出;养育”, 均不符合文意。
3.此处表示天越来越冷(colder)、越来越黑。根据文章第一段第二句中的autumn以及第一段第三句中的evening可知, 秋天的夜晚是越来越冷。warm意为“温暖的”; bright意为 “明亮的”; cool意为“凉爽的”, 均不符合文意。
4.此处表示“我”沿着(along) —条狭窄的小路慢慢地走着。 walk along意为“沿着……走”, 符合文意。
5.句意:突然(sudden)我看到树林中有两只绿色的眼睛看着我。all of a sudden为固定搭配, 意为“突然”; shock意为 “震惊”; joy意为“快乐”; surprise意为“惊喜”, 均不符合文意。
6.句意:我知道它一定(must)是一只吃人的老虎。must be 意为“一定是”, 表肯定的推测, 符合文意。could be意为“可能是”; can be意为“可能是”; should be意为“应该是”, 均不符合文意。
7.句意:这只老虎正在准备扑向(jump on)我。jump on意为“扑向; 跳上”, 符合文意。live on意为“以食……为生”; depend on意为“取决于; 依赖”; look on意为“旁观”, 均不符合文意。
8.句意:我的心沉(sank)了下去。根据文章第一段倒数第一、二句可知, 作者认为遇到了吃人的老虎, 心情是迷茫慌张、 不知所措的。beat意为“跳动”; ache意为“疼痛”; jump意为 “跳”, 均不符合文意。
9.句意:我应该跳进河里通过(by)游泳来救自己吗 on意为“在……上”; of意为“关于”; with意为“随着; 和”, 均不符合文意。
10.句意:我看向右边(right)。根据文章第一段第六句中的On my right was a wide river可知, 河在“我”的右边。front意为“前面”; back意为“后面”; left意为“左边”, 均不符合文意。
11.句意:在河中有一条巨大的鳄鱼张大(wide)嘴巴等着欢迎我。long意为“长久地”; short意为“不足”; narrowly意为 “勉强地”, 均不符合文意。
12.句意:我如此害怕(frightened)以至于闭上了眼睛。因为作者想到左边有吃人的老虎, 右边有鳄鱼, 所以会感到害怕。 tired意为“疲倦的”; excited意为“激动的”; surprised意为“惊讶的”, 均不符合文意。
13.句意:我认为这将会是我生命(life)的最后时刻。因为上文说到作者既不能从森林逃走, 也不能从河里游走, 所以, 作者认为自己的生命将会在这里结束。work意为“工作”; study意为“学习”; day意为“一天”, 均不符合文意。
14.句意:当(as)老虎咆哮、跳跃时, 我听到树枝在晃动。因为“我”在树林中看到了老虎, 所以, 树枝的晃动与老虎的咆哮、跳跃是同时发生的。though意为“尽管”; but意为“但是”; or意为“或者”, 均不符合文意。
15.句意:就在(Just)那时我睁开了眼睛。作者闭上眼睛感受到了树枝和老虎的动静, 就在那时, 睁开了眼睛。even意为“甚至”; still意为“仍然”; only意为“仅仅”, 均不符合文意。
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答案：was doing; would kill; would burst ; would set; believed ; would go; was driven; had said; running; had passed
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1.答案： Neil Alden Armstrong, an American astronaut, born on August 5, 1930, was the first man to land on the moon.
Armstrong worked as a naval aviator from 1949 to 1952. In 1966 he had his first space flight. In July 1969, he joined the Apollo 11 flight which was the first attempt to put men on the moon. After they landed, he was the first to go down the ladder and walk on the moon's surface.
He said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." He had made a great contribution to human's exploration of space.
2.答案：
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny, waiting for an explanation. Jenny didn't answer. How could she explain about the watch and its magic No one could understand. No one could believe. "But I saw you wearing it yesterday," Miss Walker gently reminded Lee. For a moment Lee remained silent and then he said he had just remembered that. Jenny was relieved to say she had found it on the way home and decided to return it after the speech. Everybody was puzzled and asked why. Jenny again was speechless.
Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jenny's speech first. Jenny walked slowly to the front. She couldn't think properly. All round her, a sea of faces were watching. She felt so frightened and the watch didn't seem magical at all. Suddenly she saw Miss Walker's encouraging eyes. Jenny took a deep breath. "I'm going to talk about swimming...'' Ten minutes later the whole class stood up applauding Jenny's wonderful speech. Jenny smiled as she eventually realized the real source of confidence.
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