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1、新人教英语必修一 unit3单元小练阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAthletics was a key part of ancient Greek life from the founding of the Olympic Games in 776 BCuntil the games in the late fourth century ADThe games were held to honor the gods and during religious festival

2、s.Athletic events such as running, jumping, discus throwing, javelin toss, boxing and wrestling are exceptionally well represented.ZeusZeus was considered the most important of all the Olympic gods.He was originally worshipped as a god of climate change.He quickly became the god of fertility (多产) ho

3、wever, and was worshipped as the “farmer” (georgos)As the possessor (ktisios), he offered a good harvest; as the father (pater), he protected the family and all who lived nearby.He was thus honored on the altar in the courtyard.As the brother (fratius), he protected blood relations.Before long, Zeus

4、 was worshipped as a Supreme Being who determined the fate of man and justly set the moral order of the world.HeraHera was the sister and wife of Zeus and was worshipped all over Greece, but especially in the region of Argos.She was thus also called “Argeia”She was considered the protector of marria

5、ge and the marital bond.Homer describes Hera as the most important female deity，but also the official spouse (配偶) of the father of the gods.AthenaThe ancient Greeks believed that Athena was miraculously born out of the head of Zeus.In Homers work, she is described as a warrior goddess wearing full a

6、rmour.She was as important as Aris, the god of war.ApolloApollo was the god of moral order and music, but his main capacity was to protect the art of divination (占卜)He was worshipped by the farmers as the god of the harvest.文章大意：在古代奥运会中，人们从事体育活动的目的究竟是什么呢？原来和敬神以及宗教活动有关。21What can be learned from the

7、text？_C_AFratius is closest in meaning to farmer in Greek.BZeus was worshipped as a super man in the beginning.CHera was the sister of Zeus.DZeus claimed to be the most important of all the Olympic gods.解析：细节理解题。由文中第三段首句“Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus.”可知答案C正确。从第二段中可知其余答案与事实不符。22What does the

8、underlined word“deity”in Paragraph 3 most probably mean？_B_ASpouse. BGod.CSports event. DAthlete.解析：词义猜测题。第一段以后的内容主要涉及古希腊神及其情况，因此推测该词的意义为“神”。句意：荷马把赫拉描述为最重要的女神。23It can be inferred from the text that _A_.Aafter the late 4th century, athletic events were not always held to honor the godsBHomer must ha

9、ve been one of the Greek godsCAthena might be one of the daughters of ZeusDHera was also called “Argeia” because she was born in Argos解析：推理判断题。由文中第一段内容可知，公元四世纪以前，很多体育活动和敬神以及宗教节日有关系，因此判断以后情况发生变化。Homer是一位希腊诗人，因此B项错误；由第四段“.was miraculously born out of the head of Zeus”可知C项错误；由第三段“.but especially in the

10、 region of Argos. She was thus also calledArgeia”可知D项错误。BPeople need to relax and enjoy themselves.One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event.Even thousands of years ago, groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes.Over 2,000 years ago in Greece, ce

11、rtain days in the year were festival days.These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves.They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia.It was held in honour of the Greek god Z

12、eus.For five days, athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games.At the Olympic Games, people could watch them box, run, jump and so on.There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch (火炬) was passed from runner to runner.The Olympic Games were th

13、ought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting.People were allowed to travel to the games freely.Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from its colonies (殖民地) in Africa, Asia and Italy.They met as friends to cheer their favourite

14、athletes and to enjoy themselves.文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了2000多年前在古希腊的奥林匹亚城每四年举行一次为纪念希腊主神的奥运会的相关知识。24What happened in Greece over 2,000 years ago？_B_APeople stopped work and enjoyed themselves.BThe cities there were often against one another.CPeople watched baseball games.DPeople didnt go to any games at

15、all.解析：细节理解题。由文章最后一段中的倒数第四句“The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting.”可知，两千多年前，希腊的这些城市互相交战。故B项正确。25What did people do at the games？_C_AThey fought.BThey just talked to friends.CThey cheered for good athletes.DThey tried to

16、find friends.解析：细节理解题。由文章最后一段最后一句“ They met as friends to cheer their favourite athletes and to enjoy themselves.”可知C项正确。26Greek cities then were fighting so they_C_.Awere weakBwere strongCcouldnt go to other cities freelyDcould see each other解析：推理判断题。由文章最后一段的“People were allowed to travel to the ga

17、mes freely.”可知，人们在运动会期间被允许自由活动。由此可推知， 人们在交战的城市之间是不能自由走动的。故C项正确。27The best title for the story is “_B_”AGreece at WarBTogether for the GamesCStop FightingDSport解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述不同城市的人们因为比赛而走到一起，成为朋友，为运动员喝彩。故B项正确。CDebra Avery has been a horse lover since she was a little girl in San Diego.Her famil

18、y couldnt afford a horse of its own, so Debra borrowed rides at the local horseriding center, gaining the confidence only found atop a horse.Years later，Debra remembered those early days，and the lessons she learned with the horses at the riding center, and wanted to help other young women get the be

19、nefits of connecting with horses.“I always wanted to run a horse program for girls like me，”says Debra.“I wanted to help them gain the courage to be around a horse and to care for a horse.”One day at the Los Angeles Horseriding Center, as Debra rode beside fellow rider Judith Hopkins, she mentioned

20、an inheritance (遗产) from her fatherinlaw and her desire to use it to serve disadvantaged girls.Judith had the same dreamand a name for the organization.They founded Taking the Reins(TTR)in 1998.The organization serves more than 400 young women per year in afterschool, weekend, and summer programs th

21、at feature horse riding and care, gardening and even competitive horse showing.Most participants live below the poverty line and often have not had reliable housing for more than six months at a time.Few have previous horse experience.TTR uses farm and ranch experiences to teach responsibility, lead

22、ership, teamwork, and selfconfidence.Director Dr.Jane Haven says, “A large number of our girls are somewhat autistic(孤独症的)I cant count how many of them have found their first social friends thanks to sharing this hobby and activity.Horses bring them out in such a wonderful way.”Jane also sees member

23、s of TTR program excel in school100 percent of young women involved for four years or more have graduated from high school.Ninetynine percent of those participants have gone on to attend fouryear colleges.Debra sees a more obvious impactafter a few weeks in the TTR program, the young women sit a lit

24、tle higher in their saddles(马鞍)“Theres just something about sitting up on the back of a horse that gives them a boost of confidence.”文章大意：Debra的生活和学习深受骑马运动的影响，她和别人一起合办了一个组织来帮助喜欢骑马的女孩通过骑马运动获取自信而最终改变人生。28What programs does TTR offer？_A_AHorse riding and showing.BHorse care and farming.CPet care and ga

25、rdening.DWeekend hiking and camping.解析：细节理解题。由第三段的第一、二句可知，TTR包括骑马运动和马术表演。故A项正确。29Who was the organization founded for？_D_AHomeless and lonely women.BHardworking school girls.CFemale autistic patients.DPoor horseloving girls.解析：细节理解题。由第三段的第三句可知，此组织是为贫穷的喜欢骑马的女孩提供帮助的。故D项正确。30In what way has TTR changed

26、 its members life？_B_AThey have been given financial aid.BThey have achieved academic excellence.CThey have grown into professional horse riders.DThey have been provided with reliable housing.解析：推理判断题。由倒数第二段可知，参加骑马运动四年或更长时间的女孩百分之百中学毕业，百分之九十九完成了四年大学学业，即取得了优秀的学术成绩。故B项正确。31What can we learn from the la

27、st paragraph？_C_ATTR is a profitmaking organization.BTTR program lasts a few weeks.CThe girls confidence grows quickly.DThe girls can ride taller horses.解析：推理判断题。由最后一段Debra的话可知经过几周的骑马训练，女孩们很快树立了自信心。故C项正确。DAaron Fotheringham has been an amazing person with backflips (后空翻) and other skateboarding tric

28、ks throughout his teens.And his famous backflip has won worldwide notice in the form of a Guinness World Record.Why did his particular backflip earn such a reputation? Aaron was the first person to successfully perform a backflip in a wheelchair.Aaron was born ill.He has been in a wheelchair since t

29、he age of 8.Since then, he has even developed a new extreme sport in which wheelchairbound athletes use their chairs like skateboards or bikes to do tricks.Now Aarons friends call him “Wheelz” , and he says its huge praise.Though Aaron makes his stunts (特技表演) look easy, doing tricks in a wheelchair

30、is very different from using a skateboard or bike.Its a completely different skill set.If a skateboarder goes into a backflip like Aarons and doesnt start out with enough rotation (旋转), he or she can bend his or her body to speed up.This allows a skateboarder to make complete rotation in time for a

31、successful landing.But Aaron cant bend his body any more than it is already.That means Aaron has to have everything perfect before going into a backflip.He needs to launch himself to just the right height.If he doesnt, he could fall on the ground completely.“My rotation is so quick that I dont have

32、much time to think，” says Aaron.Aarons stunts take a lot of practice.He tries to make it to the skate park every day to work on his backflip and try out new tricks.Even though hes an excellent athlete, Aaron doesnt always land his stunts perfectly.But Aaron says he doesnt let bad landings stop him.H

33、e gets right back up and goes for his backflip again.文章大意：这是一篇记叙文。Aaron Fotheringham身残志坚，成了在轮椅上完成后空翻高难度动作的第一人。32What do we know about Aaron？_A_AHe can do backflips as a disabled person.BHe is an excellent skating athlete.CHe has had to sit in a wheelchair since birth.DHe has developed a new game by

34、using chairs.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的最后一句“Aaron was the first person to successfully perform a backflip in a wheelchair.”并结合第二段第二句话可知，Aaron是一位残疾人，他能够在轮椅上进行后空翻。故选A项。33Being called “Wheelz”， Aaron felt _B_.AdisappointedBhappyCangryDashamed解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句“Now Aarons friends call him Wheelz，and he says its

35、 huge praise.”可知，他认为被朋友们称为“Wheelz”是巨大的赞美，所以他应是感到高兴的。34What is the most important thing for Aaron to perform a backflip？_C_AStarting out with enough rotation.BBending the body to speed up.CReaching a suitable height.DHaving enough time to think.解析：推理判断题。根据第四、第五段内容尤其是第五段中的第二句“He needs to launch himsel

36、f to just the right height.”可知，应选C项。35What would be the best title for this text？_D_AA Disabled Teen Competes in Adventure GamesBA Teen Performs Excellent StuntsCA Disabled Teen Wins Respect from OthersDA Teen Performs a Backflip in a Wheelchair解析：标题判断题。根据全文尤其是第一段内容可知，本文主要介绍了Aaron Fotheringham成了在轮椅上

37、完成后空翻的第一人，并介绍了他练习这些特技的情况。所以应选D项。第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，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。Many kids and teenagers have cellphones in their hands.However, is it really necessary for them to have phones at school? Here are the pros and cons.ProsThey can get in touch when necessary.The main be

38、nefit of having a phone is that your children can get in touch with you whenever they need to._36.C_They can call the emergency services if necessary.If your children are in immediate danger, they can use their phones to call not only you but the emergency services.This is of great benefit and could

39、 potentially save your childrens lives._37.A_As long as your children remember to do this, their phones wont cause distraction (分心) in class.Giving them a standard instead of a smartphone will also reduce the risk of distraction.ConsThe latest smartphones can almost double as a computer.It means the

40、y offer far more of a distraction to kids than they used to._38.G_All these characteristics could disturb your childrens concentration (注意力) if they play with them in class.Cellphones could interrupt lessons.Many children, even though they are asked to do so, forget to turn off their phones during l

41、essons and their phones may make sounds._39.F_Besides the distraction problem, cellphones can also be used to look up answers on the Internet. _40.E_The possibility of children having access to these during exams could be too attractive for them not to take advantage of.ACellphones can be turned off

42、 or put on mute.BChildren use ordinary phones instead of smartphones.CThis allows you to feel they are safe and easy to reach.DWithout cellphones, campus life would be less colourful.EThey have some other functionsa calculator and the ability to save notes.FThis not only annoys other pupils, but als

43、o prevents them from learning well.GNowadays, children can not only text and make calls with their phones, but also play games，surf the Internet and listen to music.文章大意：本文主要讨论了孩子带手机的优缺点。解析：36空前讲孩子带手机可随时联系家人，空后讲带手机在有困难时可急救，C项承上启下。故选C项。37该段讲的是避免上课分心的办法，设空处应是关上手机或调到静音。故选A项。38根据设空后的“All these character

44、istics could disturb your childrens concentration(注意力).”可知设空处应是手机的特点，正是这些特点让孩子分心。故选G项。39根据前一句中的“forget to turn off their phones during lessons and their phones may make sounds”以及后一句中的“the distraction problem”可知，设空处与distraction有关。F项(忘关手机不仅打扰别人还妨碍其他人听课)符合题意。故选F项。40根据下一句“The possibility of children hav

45、ing access to these during exams could be too attractive for them not to take advantage of.”(孩子们在考试中能使用这些功能的可能性对他们来讲很有吸引力，想不利用都难)中的these的含义，可推知选E项。第三部分：语言知识运用(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，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Evelyn Glennie was the first lady of solo percussion (打击乐器) in Sco

46、tland.In an interview，she recalled how she became a percussion soloist in spite of her disability.“Early on I decided not to allow the opinions of others to _41.B_me becoming a musician.I grew up on a farm in northeast Scotland and began _42.C_ piano lessons when I was eight.The older I got, the cra

47、zier I became about music.But I also began to gradually lose my _43.B_.Doctors concluded that the nerve damage was the cause and by age twelve, I was completely deaf.My love for music, _44.A_，never left me.”“My goal was to become a percussion soloist，_45.D_there were none at that time.In order to pe

48、rform, I _46.B_to hear music differently from others.I play in my stocking feet and can _47.A_the pitch of a note (音调) by the vibrations (震动) I feel through my body.My entire sound world depends on taking _48.C_ of almost every sense that I have.”“I _49.C_ to be recognized as a musician，instead of a deaf musician, and I applied to the R