Unit 2 A life's work—2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三、四册单元检测卷（A卷）
一、填空题（共10小题；每小题4分，满分40分）
1.—I have a headache.
—It is _____ you have slept too much these days.
2. The dog kept _____ (bark) when we entered the room, which made my cousin scared.
3. Chen Shifeng, a retired soldier, developed a new "war gown(战袍)" for medical use _____ trial and error.
4. My father has a fascination _____ chess, and he always invites others to play it with him.
5. The question is _____ will travel with me to Beijing tomorrow.
6. When I passed his house, I observed him _____ (play) in his yard.
7. The last time we had great fun was _____ we were visiting the Water Park.
8. What the doctors really doubt is _____ my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.
9. He succeeds in business and is very __________ (wealth) and now lives in Beijing.
10. The best time to teach a child anything about money is _____ he shows an interest.
二、阅读理解（共4小题；每小题5分，满分20分）
Huang Danian, the well-known Chinese geophysicist, was born in 1958 in Guangxi, China. As a keen and able student, Huang went to the UK in 1993 to further his studies.
By the time Huang moved back to China in 2008, he had been living and working in the UK for15 years. He had a good job and life there, but he gave it all up to return home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country. As one of the world's leading experts in deep earth exploration technology, Huang took up a position at Jilin University, Changchun.
Huang was named lead scientist on China's deep earth exploration programme, developing advanced cameras that can see through the Earth's crust(地壳) so that it can be analysed without having to dig into it. He set up an advanced lab, sometimes paying for equipment with his own money. Some described him as a "lunatic" (a "madman"), but this passion and drive enabled Huang to push forwards China's deep earth exploration technology into a world-leading position. Huang's devotion contributed to China's lunar probe(月球探测器) YuTu being landed on the moon in 2013 and the launch of the spacecraft Shenzhou-11 and Tiangong-2 in 2016.
Huang's health also paid the price for his commitment to his work. He began having fainting fits(昏厥) in 2012, but paid them little attention, stating he did not have time to go to see a doctor—his work always came first. In November 2016, Huang fainted and was taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer. The disease was so advanced that he had just a couple of months to live.
Like the true scientist he was, Huang never gave up, but always tried to push forwards. Even from his hospital bed, he continued his work, writing letters of reference for his colleagues and replying to questions from his students. Huang died in January 2017, aged just 58. More than 800 people attended his funeral to celebrate a life that burned so bright, but was so short.
11. Why did Huang return to China in 2008
A. Because he desired to devote himself to his motherland.
B. Because he had a good job and life here.
C. Because Jilin University offered him a top position.
D. Because he wasn't satisfied with the life in the UK.
12. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. China's aerospace development.
B. Huang's working attitude and style.
C. Huang's great contributions to China.
D. China's deep earth exploration technology.
13. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. The working environment caused Huang's disease.
B. Huang worked continuously despite his poor health.
C. Huang was taken to hospital after he fainted in 2012.
D. A large sum of money was paid to treat Huang's illness.
14. Which of the following can be used to describe Huang Danian
A. Generous and honest. B. Passionate and patient.
C. Modest and courageous. D. Patriotic and committed.
三、七选五（共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分）
What makes one person feel loved isn't always the same for another. In fact, everyone understands and receives love in a specific language—four to be exact—which speaks more deeply to you than all the others. Since we all give and receive love differently, discovering each other's language promotes a healthy relationship. ① _____.
Language one: Words of Acknowledgement
②_____; even short and simple words are effective. Some examples: "Thanks for taking out the garbage," "I appreciate that you made me dinner," or "That was nice of you to fold my laundry." Sincere words of kindness mean a lot to this person.
Language two:③_____
Actions speak louder than words. It's what you do that eases your partners. These service acts could be opening a door, doing their laundry, or picking up a prescription. These acts show that you care about your partner and your life together.
Language three: Quality Time
It is about spending time with each other and giving each other your undivided attention. ④_____. Here, you put down that phone and step away from TV, and any other distractions. You listen, communicate, and share meaningful conversations together.
Language four: Physical Touch
It is a direct way to communicate affection; it's healing, reassuring, and calming. People who speak this love language enjoy any kind of physical touch whether it is hand-holding, kissing, pats on the back or hugs. ⑤_____.
A. Acts of Service
B. Housework Matters
C. The appreciation doesn't have to be complicated
D. They communicate and emphasize love without words
E. Read on to learn and understand more about the 4 languages of love
F. Due to technology, people often are texting, or scrolling through social media instead of spending quality time together
G. On the contrary, negative comments can hurt this person and you should be aware that he or she may take longer to forgive than others
四、书面表达（满分20分）
假定你是李华，你校英语报"Great People"专栏正在征文，请写一篇短文，介绍你心目中最具工匠精神的名人，并投稿。内容包括：
1. 个人简介；
2. 主要贡献；
3. 事迹及荣誉。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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答案以及解析
一、填空题
1.答案：because
解析：句意:—我头疼。 —这是因为这些天你睡得太多了。is后是表语从句,表示原因,故填because。
2.答案：barking
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:当我们进入房间时,狗一直在叫,这让我表弟很害怕。keep doing sth.一直做某事。
3.答案：by/through
解析：考查介词。句意:退役军人陈士峰通过反复试验研制了一种新型医用“战袍”。by/through trial and error意为“通过反复试验”。
4.答案：with/for
解析：考查介词。句意:我爸爸对国际象棋非常着迷,他总是邀请别人和他一起下棋。have a fascination with/for...对……着迷。
5.答案：who
解析：句意:问题是明天谁和我一起去北京旅游。空格处引导表语从句,在从句中作主语,表示“谁”,故填who。
6.答案：playing
解析：考查现在分词。句意:我经过他家时注意到他正在院子里玩。observe sb. doing sth.注意/观察到某人正在做某事。
7.答案：when
解析：考查表语从句。由句子结构可知，句子主语为the last time。句意为“我们最后一次痛快地玩是我们参观水上公园的时候”。when在表语从句中作时间状语。
8.答案：whether
解析：医生真正怀疑的是我母亲是否能很快从重病中恢复过来。whether引导的是表语从句
9.答案：wealthy
解析：句意:他事业成功,非常富有,现在住在北京。wealthy adj.富有的;充分的,在本句中作表语。
10.答案：when
解析：考查表语从句。句意:教孩子任何有关钱的知识的最佳时机是当他表现出兴趣的时候。分析句子结构可知,“he shows an interest”是表语从句,设空处引导表语从句,充当从句的时间状语,故填when。
二、阅读理解
11.答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“but he gave it all up to return home driven by the idea that he needed to contribute to his country”可知,黄大年从英国回到祖国是因为他渴望为国家的发展贡献自己的力量。故选A。
12.答案：C
解析：主旨大意题。根据第三段末句“Huang's devotion contributed to...in 2016.”并结合本段其他内容可知,第三段介绍了他开发的先进相机可以穿透地壳,这样就可以在不深入地壳的情况下进行分析,他还建立了一个先进的实验室,正是这种激情和动力使黄大年把中国的地球深部探测技术推向了世界领先的地位。由此可知第三段主要介绍了黄大年对中国做出的巨大贡献。故选C。
13.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。由倒数第二段第二句“He began having fainting fits(昏厥)...came first.”及最后一段第二句“Even from his hospital bed...his students.”可知,他虽然患病住院但仍坚持工作。故选B。
14.答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“He had a good job...his country.”可知,黄大年放弃英国的优厚待遇回国为祖国发展尽力,由此可知他是爱国的。综合最后两段介绍的他患重病但仍坚持工作可知他是敬业的、投入的。D项“(爱国的且投入的)”能非常准确地形容黄大年。故选D。
三、七选五
答案：①-⑤ ECAFD
解析：①根据上文"In fact, everyone understands and receives love in a specific language—four to be exact—which speaks more deeply to you than all the others."可知这里应该是继续阅读，学习和理解更多关于爱的四种语言，分析选项可知E项符合语境。故选E。
②根据下文even short and simple words are effective可知简短的话就很有效。由此推知C项（欣赏并不需要是复杂的）符合语境。故选C。
③根据下文"These service acts could be opening a door, doing their laundry, or picking up a prescription."可知，这段说的是服务行为。故选A。
④根据下一句"Here, you put down that phone and step away from TV, and any other distractions."可知此处是说要远离干扰，干扰就是设空处提到的内容，F项与空后的phone、TV对应，F项符合语境。故选F。
⑤根据上一句"People who speak this love language enjoy any kind of physical touch whether it is hand-holding, kissing, pats on the back or hugs."可知此处指用这种爱的语言的人喜欢用肢体接触表达爱，肢体接触对应的是话语，由此推知D项符合语境。故选D。
四、书面表达
Born in July 1924 in Beijing, Ye Jiaying is a Chinese-born Canadian poet and scholar of classical Chinese literature.
Professor Ye devoted herself to carrying forward classical Chinese poetry. And with the popularity of her great works, she has become famous among the people who love Chinese poetry. Apart from her academic contributions, she also donated about 35 million yuan to Nankai University to support the study of traditional Chinese culture.
Professor Ye has demonstrated the spirit of craftsmanship in the spread of Chinese culture and truly deserves our respect.Unit 2 A life's work—2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三、四册单元检测卷（B卷）
一、填空题（共10小题；每小题4分，满分40分）
1. I am writing to introduce to you ______ ancient Chinese celebrity I admire most.
2. Some students don't like ______ (fashion) uniforms because they don't want to spend so much money on them.
3. Professor Smith, for whom work matters most, is ______ (devote) to his research work.
4. The tiger is a fierce large animal _______ (belong) to the cat family.
5. My roommate's grandmother passed _____ last week, which made her very sad.
6. He is very _______ (ambition) and well-qualified, so he should reach the top of his profession.
7. Her __________ (devote) to the job left her with very little free time.
8. He asked people to tell him about a __________ (mean) event or period in their lives.
9. I like the good, fresh British cooking with its _________ (complicated), direct flavours.
10. For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an __________(inspire) for Western creative.
二、阅读理解（共4小题；每小题5分，满分20分）
At Beijing's Palace Museum, it sometimes seems that time stands still, but the clocks keep ticking at a small workshop. This is where clock conservator Qi Haonan works. As the fourth generation to repair and restore antique clocks at the museum since 1949, Qi has returned more than 100 timepieces to their former glory.
"What amazes me most about these clocks is that they combine the scientific advances, technological precision and the trend in decorative art of their particular era. I want to enable more people to marvel(惊叹) at the mechanics," Qi says, adding that through short-video platforms, where his accounts have attracted more than 3 million followers, he can share with a wider audience just how magnificent the clocks are when they are fully functional.
"These clocks are rare treasures, not only serving as a plaything for emperors, but also witnessing the development of the mechanical weaving machine," Qi says. He notes that the job requires extreme patience, because clock restoration is a dull and painstaking process, adding that it is proof positive of the proverb "More haste, less speed" and, in this case, haste can do a great deal of damage.
Although the antique clock repairing techniques at the Palace Museum were listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014, it was a little-known skill and in short supply of career candidates before 2016, when three-part TV documentary, Masters in the Forbidden City, brought the profession into the national consciousness. Before the release of the documentary, for a decade it had just been he and his mentor Wang Jin doing the job. They tried to recruit graduates from college, but nobody applied. Qi didn't expect that the documentary would make that profession a big hit. As a result, in 2017, Qi got two apprentices(学徒) and Wang got three.
"With the rising attention and influence, antique clock restoration can not only be further developed, but also be expanded to more museums that house antique clocks and watches," Qi says.
11. What impressed Qi most with the antique clocks
A. The glory of serving emperors.
B. The charm of decorative styles.
C. The combination of multi-field skills.
D. The magnificence of advanced technology.
12. Why is the proverb “haste makes waste” mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To warn the possible damage. B. To explain the needed qualities.
C. To popularize the wise proverb. D. To emphasize the rare treasures.
13. What can we infer about Masters in the Forbidden City
A. It introduces jobs to graduates.
B. It reveals the unknown profession.
C. It records the history of documentaries.
D. It attracts tourists to the Palace Museum.
14. What does Qi think of the future of antique clock restoration
A. Promising. B. Unpredictable. C. Declining. D. Stable.
三、七选五（共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分）
In science, advances are a daily occurrence, but true breakthroughs are rare. What does it take to achieve world-changing scientific breakthroughs Some are the result of a lucky accident, combined with curiosity. Scientists traveling down one road suddenly find reason to switch to another road, one they have never planned to travel—a road that may well lead nowhere.
①_____ One day, usually initially in their career, they get an idea they can't stop thinking about. It's crazy, they say to themselves, but is it really impossible They talk to respected colleagues who often remind them of all the reasons that their ideas might not work, and how damaging this could be to their career. Yet, the idea won't die and they are determined to travel that road-a road that may well lead nowhere. ②_____
Whichever road scientists who achieve lifesaving breakthroughs travel, they often endure disinterest, like Fleming, who discovered penicillin(青霉素) due to lucky accidents and curiosity, or repeated skepticism and rejection, like Karikó, who made all mRNA vaccines possible with years of persistence and resilience. By bringing their dreams to life, they were rewarded with fame, wealth and something even more valuable. ③_____
Of course, the obsession(痴迷) with an unlikely dream fails to pay off for many scientists. ④_____ Nature doesn't turn out to operate the way they have predicted it. In the end, their beautiful theory is killed by brutal facts. For those dreamers on the right track, they would have achieved their dreams—if only they had done the experiment a little differently, if only they had persisted a little longer, or if only the support for their work had not run out.
Ultimately, scientific breakthroughs are possible only if a society is willing to invest in dreamers, recognizing that not all investments will lead to major breakthroughs. ⑤_____ Above all, the investments prevent suffering and death and change the world.
A. Some scientists are addicted to their crazy ideas.
B. Their ideas, though brilliant, in the end are proved wrong.
C. But they refuse to back down and struggle to find more financial support.
D. Because of them, millions of people around the world avoid getting sick or death.
E. Other major breakthroughs originate from scientists pursuing a specific idea.
F. But sometimes the road leads to major breakthroughs like X-rays and vaccines.
G. However, the investments leading to breakthroughs bring a greater economic return.
四、书面表达（满分20分）
假定你是李华，请根据下列提示,为校报的英语园地写一篇英语短文，介绍你最崇拜的中国科学家梁建英。
1. 出生时间：1972年4月；出生地点：吉林省；
2. 职务：中国高铁总设计师；
3. 主要经历：(1)1995年大学毕业后开始从事高铁研究工作；
(2)2007年她率领团队研制出国内首列运行时速为300-350公里的高速列车；
(3)2017年，“复兴号”以350公里的时速正式投入运营，在高铁运营领域取得了新的突破。
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：高速列车G-Series High-Speed Train
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答案以及解析
一、填空题
1.答案：the
解析：考查冠词。句意：我写信给你介绍那位我最钦佩的中国古代名人。单数可数名词前面需要加冠词。此处特指"我"最钦佩的那个名人，所以用定冠词。
2.答案：fashionable
解析：考查词性转换。句意：有些学生不喜欢时尚的校服，因为他们不想在校服上花太多钱。设空处作定语，故用形容词形式。
3.答案：devoted
解析：考查词性转换。句意：对史密斯教授来说，工作是最重要的，他致力于研究工作。此空处用形容词作表语。
4.答案：belonging
解析：考查非谓语动词。句意：老虎是属于猫科的大型凶猛动物。句子中已有谓语动词is，所以此处要用非谓语动词。belong to没有被动形式，所以用现在分词短语作后置定语。
5.答案：away
解析：考查固定短语。句意:我室友的祖母上周去世了,这让她很伤心。pass away为固定短语,意为“去世”。
6.答案：ambitious
解析：考查词性转换。句意：他很有野心，也完全能胜任，所以他应该达到他这个行业的顶峰。空格处为表语，故用形容词形式。
7.答案：devotion
解析：句意:她全身心投入工作,几乎没有闲暇。devotion n.献身,奉献;忠诚;信仰。在句中作her的中心名词。
8.答案：meaningful
解析：句意:他让人们告诉他他们生活中有意义的事件或时期。meaningful adj.意味深长的;有意义的;有意图的,在句中作定语。
9.答案：uncomplicated
解析：句意:我喜欢新鲜可口的英式菜肴,简单而又原汁原味。uncomplicated adj.简单的;不复杂的。
10.答案：inspiration
解析：句意:对西方设计师来说,中国及其丰富的文化长期以来一直是西方创意的灵感源泉。inspiration n.灵感;鼓舞人心的人或事;启发灵感的人或事物。
二、阅读理解
11.答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“What amazes me most about these clocks is that they combine the scientific advances, technological precision and the trend in decorative art of their particular era.(这些钟表最让我惊讶的是，它们结合了科学的进步、技术的精确和那个特定时代的装饰艺术潮流)”可知，这些古钟表多领域功能的结合让亓昊楠印象深刻。故选C。
12.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的“He noted that the job requires extreme patience, because clock restoration is a dull and meticulous (一丝不苟) process, adding that it is proof positive of the proverb ‘haste makes waste’ and, in this case, haste can do a great deal of damage.(他指出,这项工作需要极大的耐心,因为时钟修复是一项枯燥而细致的工作。他补充道,这证明了谚语“欲速则不达”的正确性,在这种情况下, 欲速则会造成很大的损害)”可知,古钟表的维修工作需要极大的耐心,修得快则有可能造成很大的损害。由此推知,提到“haste makes waste”是为了说明修古钟表需要的品质—耐心、细致。故选B。
13.答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“Although the antique clock repairing techniques at the Palace Museum were listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2014, it was a little-known skill and in short supply of career candidates before 2016, when three-part TV documentary, Masters in the Forbidden City, brought the profession into the national consciousness.(尽管在2014年故宫博物院的古董钟 修复技艺被列为国家级非物质文化遗产，但在2016年之前，这是一项鲜为人知的技能，而 且在此之前，专业人才短缺。2016年，三集电视纪录片Masters in the Forbidden City将这一职业带入大众视野)”推知，Masters in the Forbidden City揭露了鲜为人知的职业—古钟表修复。故选B。
14.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“ ‘With the rising attention and influence，antique clock restoration can not only be further developed, but also be expanded to more museums that house antique clocks and watches,’ Qi says,(亓说：“随着人们的关注 度和影响力不断提高，古董钟修复不仅可以得到进一步发展，还可以扩展到更多收藏古董钟表的博物馆。”)”推知，亓昊楠认为古钟表修复的未来是光明的。故选A。
三、七选五
答案：EFDBG
解析：①主旨句。第一段第二、三句谈到“获得改变世界的科学突破需要什么呢 有些是幸运的意外加上好奇心的结果”。E项“其他重大突破源于科学家对特定想法的追求。”与上一段中的“Some are the result...curiosity.”形成照应,且空格后面的内容展开阐释了E项内容,所以E项符合语境,故选E。
②细节句。空格处前一句意为“但是,这个想法不会消亡,他们决心走那条路—一条很可能一无所获的路”。由本段主题句(第①空)可知,本段主要讲科学家对特定想法的追求可能会取得改变世界的科学突破,所以在讲完科学家对特定想法的追求可能产生的不良结果后,还需说明可能产生的有价值的结果(这是重点),F项“但有时这条路会带来重大突破,如X光和疫苗。”与上句构成转折关系,与前面的“一无所获”的结果相反,符合语境。故选F。
③细节句。上文介绍了弗莱明发现青霉素,卡里科使所有mRNA疫苗成为可能,通过实现自己的梦想,这些科学家获得了名利和更宝贵的东西。D项“因为他们,全世界数百万人避免了生病或死亡。”符合本段语境,故选D。
④细节句。空前句谈到对许多科学家来说,痴迷于一个不太可能实现的梦并没有得到回报,结合空后两句“结果是大自然并不会像他们预测的那样运转。最终,他们美好的理论被残酷的事实扼杀”可推知,B项“他们的想法虽然很棒,但最终被证明是错误的。”与上下文关系密切,符合语境,故选B。
⑤细节句。设空处与前后文构成的语意结构为:归根结底,只有社会愿意投资于梦想家,认识到并非所有的投资都会带来重大突破,科学突破才有可能实现→⑤_____→最重要的是,投资可以防止痛苦和死亡,并改变世界。G项“然而,带来突破的投资会带来更大的经济回报。”与上文的“并非所有的投资都会带来重大突破”形成转折,同时,与下文形成递进关系,符合语境,故选G。
四、书面表达
Liang Jianying, general designer of China's high-speed railway, was born in Jilin Province in April 1972. Since she graduated in 1995, Liang Jianying has been devoting herself to researching into the development of China's G-Series High-Speed Train. In 2007, she led her team to develop the first G-Series High-Speed Train in China which was operated at the speed of 300-350 kph. In 2017, the Fuxing train was put into service officially with the speed of 350 kph, which made a new breakthrough in the operation of the high-speed railway. Liang Jianying has set a good example to us. Inspired by her spirit of painstaking dedication and innovation, we will study hard and contribute to the development of our country in the future.
