（2019版）新人教版选择性必修第一册Unit 3 Fascinating Parks 单元测试A卷（含答案）.docx

1、一、阅读理解一、阅读理解Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day TourWander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tourfrom San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of theoldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of y

2、our tour choose between getting dropped off at UnionSquare in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day TripDiscover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from SanFrancisco. Travel aboard a comforta

3、ble van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, whereyoull be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hoursto explore the parks wonders on your own.Niagara Falls TourEscape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadia

4、n border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride onthe famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at theCrossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the U

5、S.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country TourEscape to Californias famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regionalvarietals at three different wineries including both big-name and family-run estates (庄园).Learn about thewine-making process during guided tours, and appreciate the re

6、gional culture with a stop for lunch.(1).Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping?A.Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.B.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.C.Niagara Falls Tour.D.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.(2).What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Cou

7、ntry Tour?A.Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.B.Enjoy supersized natural wonders.C.Get some wine-making knowledge.D.Take a ride on the boat.(3).What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?A.To introduce some outdoor activities.B.To share some tour experiences.C.To

8、 advertise for the wine country.D.To call for protecting natural wonders.With summer drawing to a close, parents are helpless.Camps over. The kids friends have left for warmer places. A trip to the pool doesnt bring the sameexcitement as it did in June. And so many families have no choice but to go

9、for a trip to the amusementpark.Whether youre thinking of Six Flags, Sesame Place, Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland, dont do ityoull be sorry. Amusement parksespecially water parkshave never been more popular. More than 26million people went to Six Flags last year. These parks bring out the worst in

10、kids and parents alike. Whatstarts out as a special treat ends up in disappointment and tears.As soon as you get to the park, you pay a couple of hundred dollars for a family of four. Already,expectations are unrealistic as parents start to do the math. How many rides will I get for the money? Thean

11、swer一 at least in August 一 is four.Thats because of the lines. Time stops as you stand in line leading to even the least exciting ride. Overand over we count the number of people in front of us, wondering how many more rounds therell bebefore our turn. Then there are the other parents some of whom s

12、eem to think the lines are part of thegame.At Dutch Wonderland last weekend, one father walked up to my kids and asked if they were in line. Forfive minutes, he had his daughter stand behind them. When I turned my head, he had her stand ahead ofthem. Then he did it to the kids next in line, too.By t

13、he end of the day, you see mothers and fathers buy their kids ice cream again and again to ease theinfluences of the heat, disappointment and anger.Its like theyve forgottenit was all the kids idea in the first place.1.Why are parents helpless?A.Their kids are having little fun.B.They are not good a

14、t planning trips.C.Their kids depend on them too much.D.They are too busy to play with their kids.2.What does the author think of the money spent by parents?A.It is not worth it.B.It is good for the family.C.It wouldnt be so much in August.D.It is a waste for those poor at math.3.Why did the father

15、ask the authors kids whether they were in line?A.He was a polite person.B.He couldnt find the line.C.He wanted his kid to cut in line.D.He wanted to teach them a lesson.4.What would be the best title for the text?A.Behave well, little kids!B.Mind your manners, parents!C.Make your choices carefullyD.

16、Keep away from amusement parksBiscayne is not very far from the lights, noise and excitement of downtown Miami. But it has a verydifferent atmosphere from the big city. Biscayne National Park was established as a national monument in1968. It became a national park in 1980. That year, its size also i

17、ncreased. The park now covers more than70,000 hectares.If you enjoy water, Biscayne is the park for you. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. Many kinds ofanimals live in these waters. Some of them are threatened or endangered. You will find the huge, gentleWest Indian manatee (海牛), the less ge

18、ntle American crocodile, several kinds of sea turtles, and morethan 500 species of fish.Scientists say human history at Biscayne began more than 10, 000 years ago. However, evidence of theareas earliest people is mostly underwater now, as water levels have risen over time. Within the last 3,000years

19、, people began to settle in the area. Scientists continue to learn about these people by examining thebig hills of shells they left behind. The shells also contain other waste, including early tools andhousewares.European explorers began arriving in the area in the early 1500s. They brought with the

20、m diseases likesmallpox (天花)and measles (麻疹). Over time, these diseases killed huge numbers of natives. Earlyexplorers arrived in the area on ships. The reefs and rough waters made it difficult for ship captains.Biscaynes waters contain more than 50 shipwrecks. Scuba divers today can explore six of

21、them.Four ecosystems come together here, which is what makes the park so diverse. The blending ecosystemscreate edge communities. These edge communities support a huge amount of wildlife.The underwater diversity is what attracts most people to Biscayne National Park. Many visitors comehere to scuba

22、dive in Biscaynes clear and warm waters.(1).What happened to Biscayne National Park in 1980?A.It began to be set up as a national park.B.It was built as a national monument.C.It became much larger in area.D.It covered more than 70,000 hectares.(2).By examining the waste in the shells, scientists can

23、 _.A.learn about the sea animalsB.know how old the place isC.learn when the earliest people arrivedD.learn about the life of the earliest people(3).Huge number of natives were killed _.A.on their voyage to BiscayneB.by diseases brought by EuropeansC.in their fight against the EuropeansD.because of l

24、ack of proper food(4).What does edge communities mostly probably refer to?A.The place where four ecosystems come together.B.The place where the natives live.C.The place where Europeans first arrived.D.The place where people like to scuba dive.When I was about 12, my Aunt Fern gave me a tip on life t

25、hat I will never forget. Smile, she said,putting her arms around me. If you want friends, smile. People will want to be around you if you do. Ihave always been admiring Aunt Fern, who at the age of 89 still spreads happiness around even she herselfis in difficulty.I stood in front of the mirror in m

26、y bedroom and smiled as she suggested. I tried all kinds of smiles untilI settled on my ordinary, simple, happiest looking teethshowing smile. I practiced it. It felt good. Give ita try, and itll make you happy, too.This idea was further boosted when in the 10th grade I was advised by a friend in ou

27、r school who was asenior to try out for the cheerleader. She was the head cheerleader and would be graduating and moving on.Without hesitation, I told her, No. I wont try out.I had tried out the year before and lost. In those days, the cheerleaders were chosen by all the students.Despite my busy stu

28、dy, I had practiced hard and thought I did okay, but found out that I not only lost, butcame in last. No way would I humiliate (羞辱)myself! Not ever!She persisted (坚持说),If I teach you how to win, will you try out? Im leaving and when Im gone,there wont be a cheerleader.Can you promise I would win?No,

29、 but almost. I think if you do what I say, you could win.She then worked with me, teaching me cheers, but more importantly she taught me how to communicatewith students. She said, Forget the result! Start caring about everyone in this school, really caring. Learntheir names and be interested in them

30、. Smile and be friendly. Smile at everyone.Back to the mirror, I smiled my head off again. I learned the kids names, learned about them andactually cared about them.So, the end of the story: I won. I won for the next two years until I graduated.(1).What kind of person was Aunt Fern?A.Strict.B.Experi

31、enced.C.Generous.D.Optimistic.(2).The author was advised by her aunt to _.A.make as many friends as possibleB.practice smiling in front of a mirrorC.smile in an ordinary and simple wayD.be the head cheerleader of her school(3).Why did the author refuse her friends offer at first?A.She wasnt interest

32、ed in it.B.She was afraid of failing again.C.Her friend didnt tell her how to win.D.She had to focus on her study.(4).What is the best way to communicate with others according to the author?A.Showing real care for others.B.Developing the same interest.C.Memorizing all the names.D.Forgetting the poss

33、ible bad result.二、七选五二、七选五Ways to get your laughter backThrough all my school years, laughter was part of my life. My best friend and I came up with a name forthe really good laughs. We called them Belly Rolls. That may sound silly, but it is the truth. However,after I realized I had lost my laughte

34、r, the first thing I thought of was how silly I was going to look andsound. _. This is how you do it._. It will be a forced laugh. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, if you cant laugh by yourselfand be comfortable, its even harder to laugh in a social situation when you think people are judging y

35、ou.Watch only funny programs on TV and at the movies. Be very selective about what you watch. _. If you cannot give up those programs absolutely, then watch only half an hour of them a day.Give yourself a fighting chance and make it a point to bring laughter into your life.Invite your friends and fa

36、mily to make it funny! Dont wait too long before you start laughing socially.Ask someone close to you to point out the fun in life. Maybe they can promise to tell a joke to you everyday or sit with you during a half-hour situation comedy. _.While driving, go over your day and remember everything fun

37、ny. _. Not only will this helpyou laugh more, but it will keep you feeling happy. If you are spending all your time remembering thegood times you had for the day, it doesnt leave much time to think negatively!A. Look in a mirror and laugh.B. Use this time in a positive way.C. Laughter is so much mor

38、e fun when youre with someone else.D. In our busy world, laughter seems to have been lost along the way.E. One easy way to find laughter is to watch funny movies on TV.F. If youre a heavy watcher of news programs and political stations, its hard to feel happy.G. If you havent truly laughed for a lon

39、g time, you have to fake (假装) it till you make it.三、完形填空（三、完形填空（15 空）空）A family had had a cat for years. Then one day, the children finally1to persuade their parents to getthem a dog as well. So a little Labrador (拉布拉多犬)2 .The dog was so3that everyone wanted to hold him and he charmed everyone by ju

40、st loving them.The cat made it very clear that she did not welcome another4in the house, but the little dog5hereverywhere, trying to make friends with the angry cat.The family thought the cat would6like the dog.Then one day the family heard horrible7from their back yard. They ran to the8to see what

41、washappening. They lived in the suburbs and so they saw a real lynx (猞猁) was just planning on9theircat for lunch. The poor cat had nowhere to run or hide. It would only be a matter of seconds and their catwould be10 .And then suddenly a black lightning ran to the cat. The little dog11the big lynx wi

42、th all its strength.He was not frightened, nor did he stop to think. He saw his12in trouble and did what had to be done.The family opened the window and started yelling and the father ran to the yard. The lynx soondisappeared into the13 .And ever since that day the cats behaviour towards the dog14to

43、tally. Now it was the cat thatfollowed the hero dog everywhere.So we can draw a conclusion: if ever anyone is15towards you, dont turn your back on them. Theymay not rescue your lifebut their kindness can certainly rescue your day!1.A.triedB.managedC.failedD.refused2.A.agreedB.visitedC.survivedD.arri

44、ved3.A.cuteB.shyC.braveD.proud4.A.relativeB.visitorC.babyD.pet5.A.watchedB.caughtC.followedD.searched6.A.stillB.neverC.reallyD.always7.A.quarrellingB.singingC.laughingD.screaming8.A.bedroomB.roadC.windowD.door9.A.catchingB.invitingC.attractingD.pulling10.A.painfulB.frightenedC.livedD.dead11.A.attack

45、edB.shookC.pushedD.knocked12.A.friendB.ownerC.brotherD.competitor13.A.shopsB.housesC.crowdsD.woods14.A.worsenedB.remainedC.stoppedD.changed15.A.politeB.kindC.equalD.grateful四、语法填空四、语法填空Some theme parks are not only _(amuse) but also educational. Take the PolynesianCultural Center (PCC) in Hawaii for

46、 example. It not only shows visitors the Polynesian way of life but also_ (protect) their skills and culture for the future. Polynesia is _ name given to themany groups of small islands that are spread about the Pacific Ocean._ (village) from many island communities come to the Polynesian island vil

47、lages _ (show) visitors their styles of dress and different customs. You can learn how they makeclothes from bark (树皮) and how they climb very tall trees with their bare feet or see _ kindof wedding ceremonies they have.One of the _ (important) skills for Polynesians is boat-building, which allows t

48、he islandersto explore all the islands in the Polynesian Triangle. We know that in their history they were sea travellersmoving _ island to island. They were able to find their way _ (use) the smell ofthe wind, the movements of the fish and seaweed, and the _ (high) and directions of the waves.五、书面表

49、达五、书面表达假定你是李华,你的英国朋友 David 写邮件告知你他打算购买红楼梦(A Dream of Red Mansions)英文版,但不知道纸质版本和有声版本哪个更适合。 请你给他提出建议, 要点如下:1.你的建议;2.你的理由(至少两条)。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:有声读物 audio book_阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150 左右。The eight-year-old Carol lived with her father David, mother May and el

50、der brother Rob. The littlefamily happily lived in a beautiful village surrounded with beautiful nature. The village located on the topof the mountain, with beautiful views of the snowy mountain. Carols house was built nicely and they grewa lot of plants. The family survived on growing seasonal plan