河南省林州市第一中学高中英语Unit5Thepowerofnature单元综合测试新人教版选修6.doc

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1、Unit 5 The power of nature第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745. At the age of 15, driven by the British from his hometown, he got onto a ship secretly. It was leaving for the American colonies (殖民地). The ship took him

2、to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As Barry stepped off the ship, he had no idea that he would become one of Americas important historical figures. Barry grew to be over six feet tall. During his time as a sea captain, he set a model for the new navy (海军). He was well-known for his bravery and fairness.

3、 He had strict rules for his men, including no alcohol on the ship. Of Barry, historian John Frost, in his 1844 American Naval Biography wrote, “Barrys operations were not surpassed (超越) during the war.” When the American War of Independence began, Barry discovered a secret British plan. The British

4、 wanted to block the Delaware River and catch every ship sailing to or from Philadelphia. The idea was to starve the American colonists. Barry worked quickly to change merchant ships (商船) into warships. Then he fought the British from a tiny ship. He managed to keep them from getting control of the

5、Delaware River. After his ship sank, he set up his guns on shore. From there he joined in the battles of Trenton and Princeton. Then Barry commanded the American warship Lexington and caught the Prince Edward, the first British ship taken in the war. After the war ended, Barry suggested to the U.S.

6、government that it should have a standing navy. It was the best way to protect its long coastline. He was made captain of the first U.S. Navy in 1794. He personally trained the men. Barry left no children when he died in 1803. However, he is called a father. He is the “Father of the American Navy.”2

7、1. John Barry left for the United States _.A. because he had no choiceB. because he hated living in BritainC. in the hope of building a new navyD. in expectation of visiting Philadelphia22. The second paragraph is written in a tone of _.A. calmness B. anger C. praise D. regret23. It can be inferred

8、from the text that the Delaware River _.A. is a terribly dangerous river B. is far away from PhiladelphiaC. had been under the control of the British D. had been an important waterway to transport goods24. After the American War of Independence, John Barry _.A. decided to take a good restB. commande

9、d the LexingtonC. often stood along the coastline of the U.S.D. still involved himself in military decisionsB Your house is a place to kick back and get comfortable. But what if it also had 27 floors, a replica (复制品) of King Tuts burial chamber (墓室), or an indoor garden? Make yourself at home in som

10、e of the coolest houses from around the world.Sea Creature ShackNaucalpan, Mexico Heres what itd be like to live in a shell. Architect Javier Senosiain designed this home to look like a real shelled sea creature called the nautilus. The house has rooms and hallways, plus a large front window with mu

11、lti-colored glass. Theres even an indoor garden. The center of the house holds a TV room lined with soft sofas. If you lived here, youd never want to come out of your shell.Tower PowerMumbai, India For a billionaire looking for new digs, the skys the limit. One wealthy businessman even had a 27-stor

12、y tall building used as a private home for his family of five. The tower which supposedly cost one billion dollars boasts a spa, ballroom, movie theater, and yoga studio. Living the high life comes at a price, though. The buildings first electric bill reportedly totaled $115,000.Pyramid PalaceWadswo

13、rth, Illinois The United States isnt known for having pyramids (金字塔) or pharaohs (法老). But one Illinois family decided to switch things. Jim and Linda Onan built a six-story pyramid house complete with a replica of King Tuts burial chamber, and enough gold plating to please the pickiest pharaoh. Eve

14、n the familys cars get the ancient Egyptian royal treatment the garage is shaped like three pyramids.Hobbit HomePembrokeshire, Wales Not all hobbit houses are located in Middle Earth. Simon Dale constructed a family home that looks as if it came straight from The Lord of the Rings movies. Costing le

15、ss than $5,000, the grass-covered house was made from wood and tree branches. Inside, floor-to-ceiling tree trunks hold up the roof. Dale built the home in four months.25. It can be learned that the Sea Creature Shack _.A. has lots of shellsB. is located in a gardenC. has the basic conveniencesD. wa

16、s designed by an Indian architect26. The underlined word “boasts” can be replaced by “_”.A. adds B. has C. needs D. lacks27. What do the Tower Power and the Pyramid Palace have in common?A. Both are for personal use. B. Both are expensive to live in.C. Their owners are both businessmen.D. They have

17、the same number of stories.C Limestone caves (石灰岩溶洞) often have some unusual rock formations. Rain runs through the soil and rocks on land to become groundwater. Sometimes the groundwater is located above a limestone cave. Drops of water find their way through tiny openings in the roof of the cave.

18、Small particles of limestone from the roof are worn away as the drops of water travel. The water carries the particles along with it. Eventually the water evaporates (蒸发), leaving the limestone deposit (沉积物) behind. Over time, many drops follow the same path and add to the limestone formation bit by

19、 bit. By the time thousands of years have passed, all the tiny deposits add up to a large stalactite, which hangs down from the roof of the cave and points toward the ground. If the drops of water fall to the ground before they evaporate, the limestone formation starts to build from the floor of the

20、 cave upward instead and it is called a stalagmite. The rarest of all the cave formations occurs when a stalactite and a stalagmite form separately over time, but then meet in the middle and join together. This kind of formation is known as a single column. Carlsbad Caverns in the Guadalupe Mountain

21、s of New Mexico is a world-famous collection of limestone caves. The vast 46,766-acre collection of caves is home to some of the most amazing stalactites and stalagmites on Earth. About 1898 a cowboy named Jim White saw smoke rising from the ground. When he went to find out the truth, he found it wa

22、s not smoke but a large formation of bats (蝙蝠) flying upward from the caves. He began to explore the caves and saw the amazing rock formations. Later, the caves were photographed, and visitors began to come from all over the world to see their natural beauty. Carlsbad Caverns became a national park

23、in 1930. In 1995, it was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization. 28. Paragraph 1 is mainly about _.A. how a limestone cave formsB. how a stalactite comes into beingC. the water movements in a limestone caveD. the great influence of rain on a limestone

24、cave29. A stalactite differs from a stalagmite in _.A. the way of formationB. the speed of formationC. the size of rock formationsD. the number of rock formations30. What led to Jim Whites discovery of the caves?A. He mistook the bats leaving the caves for smoke.B. He herded the cows to the caves ac

25、cidentally.C. He tried to find somewhere to avoid the bats.D. He smoked the bats out of the caves.31. What do we know about Carlsbad Caverns?A. It became a national park in the late 20th century.B. It is an incredible natural wonder of the world.C. It was greatly destroyed by visitors before 1930.D.

26、 It became a World Heritage Site shortly after it was discovered.D “Soul Surfer” is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a champion surfer who in her early teens was attacked by a shark and lost almost all of her left arm. One month later, she was back on a surfboard, has since won several c

27、hampionships and is at age 21 a professional surfer. My problem with “Soul Surfer” is that it makes it look too simple. Bethany has a loving family of professional surfers and a big, friendly dog. She lives in walking distance of the beach. She gets great support from her coaches. She is an optimist

28、 with a fierce competitive spirit. But there had to be more to it than that. I admire her faith, spirit and determination. I realize she is a great athlete. But I feel something is missing. There had to be dark nights of the soul. Times of sadness, anger and hopelessness. Can a 13-year-old girl lose

29、 an arm and keep right on smiling? Lets now look at the films portrait (刻画) of her recovery. Theres a scene where Bethany is fitted with a prosthetic arm (义肢) and refuses to wear it. Great progress is being made in the field of prosthetics. But the arm that shes offered looks no more useful than the

30、 arm that she pulls off her Barbie doll the same night (in one of the movies rare moments of depression). Although I can understand a good prosthetic arm might not help her balance on a surfboard, I believe one might be of use in other situations. Maybe Im mistaken. “Soul Surfer” attempts to be insp

31、irational. Whether it will cheer viewers who are not as excellent as Bethany is an excellent question. AnnaSophia Robb is a cheerful heroine. Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt, as Bethanys parents, are supportive, although the script (剧本) indeed leaves them with no other choice. 32. In the film “Soul Surf

32、er”, Bethany seems to _.A. be a born champion surfer B. feel upset about the accidentC. have nothing to worry aboutD. go through a lot of ups and downs 33. By asking the underlined question in Paragraph 3, the author wants to show _.A. Bethany is really a strong girlB. he doesnt believe Bethanys sto

33、ry C. it took Bethany a long time to recoverD. the film should provide more information34. The author thinks the scene about Bethanys prosthetic arm is _.A. untrue B. too simpleC. unnecessary D. frightening35. Whats the authors attitude towards the film?A. It is worth seeing.B. It is encouraging.C.

34、Theres no film worse than it.D. Theres room for improvement.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Guides on how to prevent hair loss Hair loss is a condition that affects a good number of the human population. There are many reasons for that. 36 Drink at least eight glasses

35、of water as the day wears on if you want to improve the texture (质地) of your hair. Water helps to reduce the free radicals (自由基) inside your body, so that you can have a strong head of hair for many years. Make water your primary liquid during the day. 37 Research has shown that men who live in poll

36、uted neighborhoods may experience hair loss, because pollutants enter their bloodstream and damage their hair. Find at least one hour during the day to exercise. 38 Aim to exercise at least three days a week to keep a healthy head of hair. Keep a balanced diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and ve

37、getables. Keeping your whole body healthy will also keep your hair healthy, and healthier hair is likely to last longer. 39 Making sure that youre eating foods rich in iron is a great way you can help strengthen your hair and prevent it from falling out. Think of eating foods like green leafy vegeta

38、bles, liver (肝脏), raisins (葡萄干) and other dried fruits, and even whole grain cereals. 40 A. Avoid areas high in pollution.B. These food sources are a great source of iron.C. To prevent hair loss, work with what you have.D. The following tips will help you prevent hair loss.E. It is difficult to find

39、 the source of hair loss due to its many causes.F. Exercising helps to reduce stress and remove waste from your body.G. Keeping your hair healthy will result in shinier hair, improving your appearance.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

40、Bill Latimer was one of the greatest athletes in America and a great competitor. As a student at the University of Utah, he was a star on the 41 team and one of the best competitive 42 . All was going well for Bill. Things couldnt have been better, until Bill had a skiing 43 and doctors had to cut o

41、ff his left leg just below the knee. Needless to say, Bill was totally 44 . However, he didnt 45 . He believed he could turn the 46 label of “handicapped (有生理缺陷的)” into a positive opportunity to overcome a physical 47 . With this newfound understanding of self-competition, Bill 48 himself that he wo

42、uld 49 let anyone see him walk with a limp (跛行). He determined that he would not let this accident 50 him competing. So Bill had two kinds of artificial 51 made for him. One has a foot with a rocking-chair effect, so when he 52 he does not limp. No one knows he has an artificial leg 53 he wears shor

43、ts. With this leg, Bill still 54 tennis and wins. Hes an amazing player and swims long-distance marathon races. The other artificial leg allows Bill to 55 a ski boot as he is a fantastic skier. Bill Latimer is a great man. He didnt stay down when he got 56 . He didnt let disappointments and 57 stop

44、him. He overcame great emotional and 58 challenges and succeeded. Bill knows that youre never 59 till you quit. One single event is merely a small accident in the long run. With a sense of humor, and a(n) 60 in self-competition, we can get up and do whatever it takes to succeed.41. A. baseball B. fo

45、otball C. tennis D. basketball 42. A. skiers B. skaters C. golfers D. sailors 43. A. performance B. trip C. match D. accident 44. A. shocked B. wrong C. different D. forgotten 45. A. run B. struggle C. give up D. look back 46. A. right B. negative C. active D. false47. A. check B. process C. test D. challenge 48. A. advised B. promised C. threatened D. encouraged49. A. never B. often C. already D. still50. A. keep B. protect C. stop D. send51. A. arms B. hands C. fingers D. legs 52. A. swims B. walks