Unit3周练一 高中英语牛津译林版选择性必修第三册高二下学期.docx

高二英语下学期第一次周练第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AYou may probably meet most of the powerful graduation speakers here who are well­known people in their fields. I think the schools couldn't have picked better speakers than them, because they set good examples, deeply inspiring us in our daily life. Steve Jobs, Stanford University：“The best way I know is to avoid the trap of thinking that you have something to lose. There is no reason not to follow your heart. Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others' opinions affect your own voice.”Oprah Winfrey, Stanford University：“I consider the world, this Earth, to be like a school. And the secret I've learned to get ahead is being open to the lessons from the great universe of all. Don't react against a bad situation. And the solution will come from the challenge. So don't give up easily, acting with responsibility.”Bono, University of Pennsylvania：“For four years you've been buying, trading, and selling everything you've got in this marketplace of ideas. Your pockets are full, even if your parents' are empty, and now you've got to figure out what to spend it on The world is waiting for you to shape it.”Michael Dell, University of Texas at Austin：“Now it's time for you to move on to what's next and get what you want. But you must not let anything prevent you from taking those first steps. Don't spend so much time trying to choose the perfect opportunity, or sometimes you'll miss the right opportunity. Recognize that there will be failures and obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others.”21Who wants to express “listen to your own heart”？ASteve Jobs.BBono. CMichael Dell. DOprah Winfrey.22What does Michael Dell ask people to do?ADo their own work practically. BWait for their own dreams.CCreate their own journey. DCorrect their own mistakes.23What can we be likely to get from these powerful graduation speeches?ASome well­known people. BSome life lessons.CSome social skills. DSome effective solutions.BGeorge Washington Carver was born some time in the early mid­1860s. A sickly child, Carver was unable to work in the fields, so he did gardening. He was left with many free hours to walk in the woods beginning his career with nature. He soon became known as the “Plant Doctor” and would help friends and neighbors manage sick plants.In 1890, Carver began to study music and art at Simpson College. His artwork was on show at the 1893 World's Fair. Painting gave him the chance to combine his two loves art and nature. Yet it was his talents for gardening that took him in another direction in 1891. Carver became the first African­American to attend what is today Iowa State University. He proved to be a first­class student and upon graduation he became the school's first African­American teacher.In 1896, he received an invitation from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School in Tuskegee, Alabama. Upon arriving, he found that the school was short of money so Dr Carver had to equip his own lab. He and his students would search trash heaps (垃圾堆) for things to use. This proved that Dr Carver was well ahead of his time. In 1916, he published a research report on peanuts, which helped many farmers turn to peanuts as a cash crop and saved the economy of the South when it was destroyed by the cotton insects attack. Carver continued his research with the peanut. He went on to find many uses for the peanut. But he didn't invent peanut butter (花生酱). Dr Carver's research earned him much worldwide praise. Dr George Washington Carver died on 5 January 1943, and was buried at Tuskegee. Carver contributed his whole life savings to Tuskegee. Upon his death, Franklin DRoosevelt gave him this title “an inspiring example to youth everywhere”24How was Carver's childhood?AHe took up gardening. BHe grew crops in the fields.CHe enjoyed good health. DHe dreamed of being a doctor.25How was Carver's performance during his education?ABad. BStrange. COrdinary. DExcellent.26What do we know about Carver's life in Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School?AHe was well paid by the school.BHe relied on himself and his students to build his lab.CHe saved money by picking up trash.DHe published his findings ahead of time.27What can be learned about Carver's report on peanuts?AIt made a contribution to the economy.BIt included new findings on peanut butter.CIt prevented peanuts from insects attacking. DIt helped farmers find many other uses of peanuts.CAfter 400 years, William Shakespeare (15641616) is still widely celebrated as a great crafter (工匠) of language and playwright (剧作家). But he was not the only great master of dramatic writing and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting impact on theatre. While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered China's greatest playwright and is highly admired in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 in Linchuan, Jiangxi Province, and worked as a government official until, in 1598 and aged 49, he retired to focus on writing. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays and poems, Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, A Dream under a Southern Bough, Dream of Handan and The Peony Pavilion widely considered to be his masterpiece. In the latter three, much of the story is told through dream sequences. Tang used these scenes to explore human emotions in ways that challenged the feudal system of his time. It is a similar dream structure that we find in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.Tang lived towards the end of the Ming Dynasty (13681644) and, similarly to Shakespeare, his lasting success was partly due to the growth of theatre as an artistic practice during his lifetime. As in Shakespeare's England, it became hugely popular in China, with public theatres opening in different cities and traveling performance groups becoming common. Theatrical audiences started to populate open public spaces, and theatre as a popular form of entertainment found its place outside palaces. However, unlike in Shakespeare's England, there was hardly any mixing of the rich with commoners at theatrical events.During this time, the way in which play­texts were enjoyed, spread and performed also changed. Initially, Chinese dramas had an emphasis on poetic language and were distributed in book form, to be read like novels. They were seldom, if ever, performed. However, from the mid­16th century, kunqu opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southern China to become a symbol of Chinese culture.While Tang and Shakespeare lived a world away from each other, they share in common the humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.28Why does the writer refer to Shakespeare throughout this article about Tang?ATo compare the writing styles of the writers.BTo emphasize Tang's importance in literature.CTo assess the achievements of these two great writers.DTo examine the different influences of Tang and Shakespeare.29What distinguishes The Purple Hairpin from Tang's other plays?AIt does not rely heavily on dream scenes.BIt is widely considered to be his best work.CIt was the only play to be publicly performed.DIt challenged the feudal system of ancient China.30What characteristic was shared by both English and Chinese theatre during Tang's lifetime?AMusic and poetry were present in most performances.BThe popularity of public theatrical performances grew rapidly.CDifferent social classes often attended the same performances.DMost plays were written to be read as novels rather than performed.31Which of the following would the author probably agree with?ATang's plays were superior to his poems.BTang is more widely read than Shakespeare.CTang is the best playwright in Chinese history.DTang and Shakespeare knew of each other's works.DBorn Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler 9 November, 1914, the Austria native took an early interest in the performing arts, but seemed equally fascinated with science and engineering. In 1937, she signed a contract with Hollywood's Metro­Goldwyn­Mayer studio under the name Hedy Lamarr. Her first film was a great success and soon Lamarr was a household name.During her Hollywood years, Lamarr was known for her knowledge on aviation (航空) design and theory. But it wasn't until 1942 that Lamarr's innovative thinking inspired a creative invention. In cooperation with composer George Antheil, Lamarr designed a frequency­hopping(跳频)system that minimized the_jamming_of_radio_signals.During World War ， Hedy's mother was trapped in Vienna. It was hard for Hedy to help her mother to get to America because every American ship was getting blown up by the Nazis. So she worked on inventing a remote controlled torpedo (鱼雷) so advanced that it would be able to hunt down and blow up every Nazi submarine in the Atlantic, thus securing safe passage to the US. To make sure the Nazis couldn't detect the radio signal for her torpedo, she created a “secret communication system” that couldn't be detected.The “secret communication system” employed changing radio frequencies to prevent enemies from interpreting messages. Multiple radio frequencies were used to broadcast a radio signal, which changed frequencies in an apparently random manner. To anyone listening, it would just sound like noise. But the signal would be clear if both the sender and receiver hopped frequencies at the same time.Although the technology was never used in wartime, it ended up playing a critical role in communication methods throughout the decades. Many believe that Lamarr's invention made technology like Wi­Fi, GPS and Bluetooth, as well as devices like cellphones, possible.32What does the underlined phrase “the jamming of radio signals” in Paragraph 2 refer to?ADetecting the radio signals. BSending the radio signals.CReceiving the radio signals. DBoosting the radio signals.33What led Lamarr to invent a new communication system?AHer passion for science. BHer interest in performing.CHer contract with a studio. DHer desire to help her mother out.34What does Paragraph 4 focus on?AShowing the application of the system.BInterpreting how the system functioned.CStressing the significance of the system.DExplaining how the system was invented.35What can we infer about Hedy Lamarr from the text?AShe was very ambitious.BShe was a productive actress.CShe was completely devoted to science.DShe contributed to communication technology.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The idea that history is an outdated course of study that will lead to limited career options has spread. _36_ It is a wonderful way to prepare for a successful future. Here are a few reasons why it's important that today's students continue to learn about the past.Understanding where people come from is key in understanding who we are. _37_ It's deeply influenced the world and its citizens. For this reason, it's important to understand history in order to understand why people are the way that they are._38_ Through history classes, you can experience a change in the way you think. You'll look at things from a new angle, as you understand the world in a new way. In the end, this change can improve your ability to assess and understand situations, make educated decisions, and learn how to weigh the consequences linked with each choice before you.Learning from the past prevents future mistakes. _39_ From wars to fashion to political trends, historians are often able to make predictions about the future based upon the past. By having a firm grasp on what happened in the past, today's generation can better prepare for a brighter future by making the right decisions instead of repeating old mistakes._40_ The idea that a degree in history can't lead to a good career is untrue. In fact, students who graduate with degrees in history can become lawyers, business owners, foundation leaders, and non­profit leaders. Besides, history degrees can lead to working as an educator, a leader in a historical organization, a writer, an editor, a journalist, or a producer of multimedia materials.ALearning history can change how you think.BYou will understand the world much better.CHistory degrees can lead to well­paying careers.DMany people don't know well about themselves.EThe idea that history repeats itself is rooted in truth.FBut the truth is that studying history is still important.GHistory has shaped cultures, attitudes, and social structures.第三部分语言运用(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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being abused by the _41_ wind. The branches bent, thanks to their _42_ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their life depended on the tree.After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its _43_ position standing tall among the chaos. It managed to _44_ the storm, and what _45_ is that the tree won the fight for its life.For a long time, I couldn't understand why this tree caught my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became clear that it wasn't just about the tree but about the _46_ roots which are deep into the soil providing water and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to be able to take a _47_ because they are there to support them._48_， the next time you catch your kids _49_， when you are underpaid and the _50_ is tight, and when the storms of life are blowing, go back to your roots. Life is full of _51_. They will make you _52_ and make you lose some leaves, but the _53_ your roots, the stronger you stand. However hard the wind blows don't let life _54_ you into an uncomfortable position. Your _55_ lies in your roots.41A.fierceBstrange Cunusual Dgentle42A.height Bflexibility Coutline Dweight43A.current Bfinal Coriginal Dcomfortable44A.explore Bavoid Covercome Dsurvive45A.differs Bmatters CconcernsDreveals46A.unseen Bdirty Cobvious Dnew47A.stand Bbeating Cchance Dturning48A.However BStill CThus DBesides49A.misleading Binterpreting Cwithdrawing Dmisbehaving50A.budget Bdeadline Chand Dliving51A.dreams Bbeauties Cstorms Dfeatures52A.win Bbend Cloosen Dstay53A.deeper Bbigger Cmore Dbrighter54A.trick Bforce Clead Dadmit55A.courage Bambition Cvalue Dstrength第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或