Unit 4 Space Exploration 小课文预习练习--高中英语人教版必修第三册.docx

Unit 4 Space Exploration 预习二一 词汇巩固p44-48Argue_ shallow_ globe_Monitor _ resource _ limit _Pattern_ regularly_ attach _Oxygen_ mission_ outcome _Explore _ population_ rapidly_advanced technology_ make a difference _ a number of _ as a result _be curious about_ Im very keen to know. _the solution to._ run out _二 读P44课文，完成阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案） 1. Why do some people argue against space exploration? A. They think the world is too poor. B. They argue that the earth is too heavily polluted. C. They think it a waste of money and time. D. They worry that some fatal diseases will be taken into space.2. How can exploring space help fight against hunger? A. The scientists analyse the data recorded by satellites and provide useful suggestions for farmers. B. Satellites orbiting Earth can help fight against severe weather. C. Satellites can change the weather pattern，thus improving output of crops. D. The scientists invent some useful equipment to help with farming.3. By regarding our planet as an island in a black sea，people will realise that . A. we have such a rapidly increasing population B. the resources are so limited C. it is hard to find other planets as our new home D. life on Mars will be nicer than that on Earth4. According to the passage，which of the following items is NOT the benefit caused by space exploration? A. Machines in factories. B. Memory foam pillows. C. Smartphone cameras. D. Heart monitors.三 语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文） Peoples opinions vary in space exploration. Some argue that we should stop wasting time and money 1_（explore）space and find solutions to other problems，2_ others feel it is a shallow view 3_ fails to realise how exploring space 4_ （help） us.Firstly, exploring space has already made a 5 _ （different）in the fight against world hunger. Space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earths 6_ （increase）population. Secondly，space exploration has promoted technological improvements that benefit 7_ （we） all. 8_（final），sending astronauts into space has helped people to think about the worlds problems and even 9_（find） ways to solve them. 10_closing，exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.四 完形填空One day I visited an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting.I was expecting a l._ view of the modern artworks.A young couple seeing the paintings ahead of me were 2._ endlessly? I watched them for a moment and 3._the lady was doing all the talking. How did the man4._her constant(不断的) stream of words? 5 _ by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times 6._ I moved through the different rooms of art. Each time I heard ! continuous flow of words, I moved away 7_.But I met them again at the 8._shop. I bought some souvenirs(纪念品) and was waiting at the checkout while the couple were_9_ the doorway. Before they left, the man10._ his pocket and pulled out a white object.He lengthened(使变长)it into a long 11._and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket. “Hes a(n) 12._man," the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a 13._ that his life wouldn't change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there is a new art show.”“But what does he. 14_out of the art?” I asked. “He can't see.” “Can't see? You are 15_ . He sees a lot. More than you and I do," the clerk said.“His wife16each painting so he can see it in his head."I learned something about patience, 17._ and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 18._ and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to 19._his life.And I saw the love 20._by two people as I watched this couple walk away, arm in arm. 1.A.special B.quiet C. general D. clear2. A.talking B.watching C.asking D. smiling3.A.remembered B.imagined C.realized D. suggested4. A.translate B. believe C.understand D. stand5.A. Encouraged B. Surprised C.Touched D.Troubled6.A.as B.unless C.since D. until7.A.helplessly B.hopelessly C.quickly D. secretly8.A.gift B.fruit C. book D. pet9.A.aiming atB.turning to C. returning to D. heading for10.A. searched forB. looked into C. reached inD. turned out11.A.umbrella B. stick C.coat D. rope12. A.braveB. educated C.strangeD.wise13.A.habit B.considerationC.dream D.promise14.A.imagine B. find C. get D. notice 15.A.wrongB.sillyC. impoliteD.unique16.A.showsB. draws C. describes D.explains17.A.interest B.courage.C. hope D.kindness 18.A.support B.sight C. expectation D.confidence19.A.saveB.end C.change D.risk 20.A. discovered B.receivedC. provedD.shared五 改错With the increased population on Earth, human beings have been trying to find another planet in space to live .It is reported that liquid water has been found on Mars, that provides necessary conditions for all living things. For some extent, the climate on Mars are quite similar to what on Earth, which makes it possible for humans to live on to. However, it is quite probable that humans will live on Mars one day.As far as I am concerned, I would be willing to living on Mars if I got the chance in the future. Since it is a complete new place, I think it will be magical.六 反思总结：_答案二 读P44课文，完成阅读理解（根据课文内容选择正确答案） CABA三 语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文） exploring; while; which/that; helps; difference; increasing; us; Finally;to find; an四完形填空本文是一篇记叙文。作者在艺术博物馆参观时遇到一对年轻夫妇，其中女士滔滔不绝的讲话让她很不舒服。直到作者被告知男士是个盲人，但他并没有因为失明而改变自己的生活方式后，作者才深深体会到女士的耐心、男士的勇气和他们之间的爱。1.B 根据下文.by their noise,I moved on.等信息可知，作者希望安静地欣赏艺术品。2.A 根据下文“.the lady was doing all the talking”和第三段中的her continuous flow of words等信息可知，他们应是一直在讲话。3.C 根据上下文可知，作者看了他们一会儿，意识到是那位女士一直在说话。4.D 根据下文“. by their noise,I moved on.”可推测，作者认为女士的说话是噪音，受不了就离开了，所以她不明白女士的丈夫是如何忍受(stand)的。5.D 根据“.I moved on.”可推测，作者觉得自己被女士的说话打扰了，所以选troubled。6.A 作者在进到不同的房间参观时好几次碰到了女士和她的丈夫，所以选as (当时) 7.C 根据上文可知，女士滔滔不绝的讲话让作者很反感，因此每次听到她说话时，作者就立即走开。8. A 作者是在参观博物馆，根据“I bought some souvenirs ”可知，作者是在博物馆的礼品店里。9.D 根据“. the doorway. Before they left ”可推测，这对夫妇当时正要离开，他们正朝门口走去。10.C 根据pulled out a white object可知，这位女士的丈夫应该是把手伸进(reached in)衣服兜里。11.B 根据下文“He can't see.”可推测，女士的丈夫是一个盲人。白色的东西应是被拉长成了一根长棍。12.A根据店员后面的话可知，女士的丈夫没有因为变成盲人而放弃对生活的追求，因此可判断他是个勇敢的(brave)人。13.D 根据下文可知，无论何时有新的艺术展，女士的丈夫都会来。他的生活没有发生改变。这是他作出的承诺（promise )。的寸去是个盲人，作者是在问盲人能从展览中得到什么呢?主品认为作者错了没有因为变成盲人而放弃对生活的追求，因此可判断他是个勇敢的(brave)人。14.C 女士的丈夫是个盲人，作者是在问盲人能从展览中得到什么呢? 15.A 根据下文店员的话“He sees a lot. More than you and I do,”可知，店员认为作者错了。 16.C 女士的丈夫“看”得见是因为女士滔滔不绝的描述。与上文提到的“. the lady was doing all the talking.”和 her continuous flow of words等信息相吻合。从下文“.a young wife describing paintings to a person ” 亦可知答案。17.B 根据下文“. the courage of a husband who would not allow ”可知选courage。作者明白了女士的丈夫是一个 勇敢的人。18.B 女士的丈夫是一个盲人，即a person without sight。 19.C 根据第五段中的“.his life wouldnt change.”可知，女士的丈夫没有因为自己成了盲人而改变生活。 20.D 这位女士的丈夫变成盲人后，她不离不弃，没有让丈夫的生活因为成为盲人而改变，他们在离开礼品店的时候，还臂挽着臂。作者看到了这对夫妻所表现出来的对彼此的爱，所以选shared。改错With the increasing population on Earth, human beings have been trying to find another planet in space to live 加上on.It is reported that liquid water has been found on Mars, which provides necessary conditions for all living things. To some extent, the climate on Mars is quite similar to that on Earth, which makes it possible for humans to live on to删掉. Therefore, it is quite probable that humans will live on Mars one day.As far as I am concerned, I would be willing to live on Mars if I got the chance in the future. Since it is a completely new place, I think it will be magical.学科网（北京）股份有限公司