Unit 8 Literature 单元测试A卷基础夯实-（2020）新北师大版高中英语高二选择性必修第三册.docx

1、Unit 8 Literature A卷 基础夯实2021-2022学年高二英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第三册单元测试AB卷第一部分 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。A Dont have plenty of time for reading? If you are interested in non-fiction books, here are good choices for you. A Room of Ones Own This essay by English

2、 writer Virginia Woolf is based on her several lectures given to two womens colleges at Cambridge University in 1928. In it, Woolf describes that its circumstance not talent alone that allows men to be more successful at writing. Women, in other words, spend so much time cooking, cleaning, and tendi

3、ng to their children that they have no time left for art. To write well, therefore, a woman must have a room of her own. While on its surface, this essay appears to be only about writing, it is actually about wealth and class, freedom and imprisonment, and the power struggle between sexes. The Art o

4、f War Written by ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Zi, The Art of War is widely considered to be one of the best books about military strategy(军事战略) in human history. Consisting of 13 chapters, each dealing with a separate aspect about how to fight a war, the book has been translated into many

5、 languages and has thousands of editions. For centuries, it has been used to train military leaders for its detailed study of military strategy and effective leadership. Letter to My Daughter This book of essays and poems by Maya Angelou, a respectable American poet, is written for the daughter she

6、never hadthe millions of women, both young and old, who she considers to be her family. From the viewpoint of a caring, older relative, this book contains lessons selected from her own life experiences, including the birth of her only child, a son, as well as the development and loss of friendship.

7、A Brief History of Time If youre short on time, then why not read about, well, the creation of time? This book, first published in 1998 from brilliant scientist and mathematician Stephen Hawking, explores mind-bending questions about the creation of the universe, including if and when it will end, a

8、nd if so, how. Despite its heavy subject matter, Hawking addresses these questions in a way thats easy to understand, even for those who know little about physics.1.What can we learn about the four books?A.A Brief History of Time mainly focuses on the matter of time.B.Letter to My Daughter is actual

9、ly a common family letter.C.The Art of War gives advice on how to be military leaders.D.A Room of Oriels Own is more than about writing.2.What can be inferred from the passage?A.As a physicist, Hawking is equally famous for writing.B.Maya devotes herself to fighting for womens rights.C.The book by S

10、un Zi is helpful in policymaking.D.Woolf looks down upon men in writing.3.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To make comparisons between the four books.B.To recommend the four books to readers.C.To make comments on the four books.D.To promote sales of the four books.B Tang Dynasty poets sang for a

11、bout were many famous poets living in the Tang period, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi and Li Shangyin. Poems of the Tang Dynasty edited in the Qing Dynasty is a collection of more than 48, 900 poems that were written by over 2,200 poets. But it didnt cover all the poems of the Tang Dynasty. During

12、the Tang Dynasty, poems were recited when lovers walked under the moonlight. Poems were also recited when soldiers fought on the battlefield. People recited them in the open air or at temple fairs. Tang Dynasty poets wrote poems to win fame and also to develop their temperament (性情). They poured out

13、 deep feelings for their friends and criticized injustice in the world through poems. In the Tang Dynasty scholars had to be poets. Their readers were not only people of high social position but also common people. Poets recited poems, women singers sang poems and other ranks of people, including ol

14、d women and children, read Tang poems. This atmosphere affected foreigners who visited the country at that time. As a result, Tang poetry was introduced to some adjacent countries, like Japan and Vietnam. Tang poetry is a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature. Its a miracl

15、e(奇迹) in the cultural history of mankind. The Tang Dynasty was a powerful empire with a vast territory. It inherited (继承) Chinese civilization that went back to ancient times, was combined with the best of other cultures and adopted the benefits of other nations in the world. Tang poetry wasnt the o

16、nly spiritual wealth created by the Tang Dynasty people. Philosophy and religion, handwriting and painting, and music and dance all gained new peaks of development. Tang poetry, however, was the jewel in the crown and its greatest achievement.1.We can conclude from the passage that _.A.only people i

17、n the Tang Dynasty created poemsB.in total there were four famous poets in the Tang DynastyC.the Tang Dynasty probably existed for about three centuriesD.in the Tang Dynasty most common people were poets2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.Why the poets created poems.B.Some oth

18、er kinds of spiritual wealth in the Tang Dynasty.C.The significance and influence of the Tang Dynasty.D.The editors of Poems of the Tang Dynasty.3.The underlined word adjacent in Paragraph 4 probably means _ .A.strongB.neighboringC.poorD.rich4.Whats the best title for the passage?A.The Great Tang Dy

19、nastyB.Tang Dynasty PoetryC.Famous Poets in the Tang DynastyD.The Development of the Tang DynastyC J. K. Rowling, the Harry Potters author, has signed a deal with Little Brown Company to publish her first ever novel for adults, which is set to become one of the most anticipated (被期待的) books in years

20、. The deal means that Rowlings long-standing relationship with Bloomsbury, the London-based publisher that launched(发行) the Harry Potter books, has come to an end, at least in terms of new works by the author. Rowling is keeping her fans guessing about the characters and plot of her new book. She on

21、ly said that the new novel will be nothing like the Harry Potter series, which was sold over 30 million copies in the UK alone. She thought that with the move from childrens to adult fiction, a switch to a new publisher seemed like a natural and reasonable step. She said, Although Ive enjoyed writin

22、g it every bit as much, this book will be very different from the Harry Potter series. The freedom to explore a new field is a gift that Harrys success has brought me. Ian Rankin, the Edinburgh-based author whose highly-successful detective novels are also set in the city, suggested Rowlings book wi

23、ll be a crime novel. Wouldnt it be funny if J. K. Rowlings first novel for adults turned out to be a crime story set in Edinburgh? he said. Industry insiders guessed that the deal is worth more than 5 million and the new book is expected to come out later this year. A spokesman said, J, K. Rowlings

24、audience is vast and her position is unique. Harry Potter books were a global success and her fans are very loyal. Children that were eight, nine, or ten when the books first came out in the 1990s are now in their 20s. Plenty of adults, loved the books regardless of whether they had children, so the

25、 potential market for her is huge.1.What does the text mainly tell us?A.J. K. Rowling has signed a deal with a new publisher.B. K. Rowlings new book will be more successful than her Harry Potter series.C.J. K. Rowling has to switch to a new publisher in order to publish her new book.D.J. K. Rowlings

26、 first book for adults will be published later this year.2.J. K. Rowlings new book for adults _.A.has been sold 30 million copies in the UK aloneB.is poorly thought of by the London-based publisher BloomsburyC.has nothing in common with the Harry Potter seriesD.is expected to bring her more money th

27、an the Harry Potter series3.We can learn from the text that _.A.Little Brown Company is specialized in publishing adult booksB.the author has no doubt about the success of Rowlings new bookC. K. Rowling will be a crime novelist as good as Ian RankinD.it was in Edinburgh that Ian Rankin got to know J

28、. K. Rowling4.What the spokesman said in the last paragraph tells us that _.A.J. K. Rowlings fans are so loyal that they dont care what she will writeB.children wont have any interest in J. K. Rowlings new bookC.Rowlings vast audience and unique position will guarantee the new books successD.only re

29、aders of Harry Potter series will be interested in Rowlings new bookD For the past five years, Paula Smith, a historian of science, has devoted herself to re-creating long-forgotten techniques. While doing research for her new book, she came across a 16th-century French manuscript(手稿) consisting of

30、nearly 1,000 sets of instructions, covering subjects from tool making to finding the best sand. The authors intention remains as mysterious(神秘) as his name; he may have been simply taking notes for his own records. But Smith was struck mainly by the fact that she didnt truly grasp any of the skills

31、the author described. You simply cant get an understanding of that handwork by reading about it, she says. Though Smith did get her hands on the best sand, doing things the old-fashioned way isnt just about playing around with French mud. Reconstructing the work of the craftsmen (工匠) who lived centu

32、ries ago can reveal how they viewed the world, what objects filled their homes, and what went on in the workshops that produced them. It can even help solve present-day problems; In 2015, scientists discovered that a 10th-century English medicine for eye problems could kill a drug-resistant virus. T

33、he work has also brought insights for museums, Smith says. One must know how an object was made in order to preserve it. Whats more, reconstructions might be the only way to know what treasures looked like before time wore them down. Scholars have seen this idea in practice with ancient Greek and Ro

34、man statues. These sculptures were painted a rainbow of striking colours. We cant appreciate these kinds of details without seeing works of art as they originally appearedsomething Smith believes you can do only when you have a road map. Smith has put the manuscripts ideas into practice. Her final g

35、oal is to link the worlds of art and science back together. She believes that bringing the old recipes to life can help develop a kind of learning that highlights experimentation, teamwork, and problem solving. Back when sciencethen called the new philosophytook shape, academics looked to craftsmen

36、for help in understanding the natural world. Microscopes and telescopes were invented by way of artistic tinkering(修补), as craftsmen experimented with glass to better bend light. If we can rediscover the values of hands-on experience and craftwork, Smith says, we can marry the best of our modem insi

37、ghts with the handiness of our ancestors.1.How did Smith feel after reading the French manuscript?A.Confused about the technical terms.B.Impressed with its detailed instructions.C.Discouraged by its complex structure.D.Shocked for her own lack of hand skills.2.According to Smith, the reconstruction

38、work is done mainly to _.A.restore old workshopsB.understand the craftsmenC.improve visual effectsD.inspire the philosophers3.Why does the author mention museums?A.To reveal the beauty of ancient objects.B.To present the findings of old science.C.To highlight the importance of antiques.D.To emphasis

39、e the values of hand skills.4.Which would be the best title for this passage?A.Craftsmen Set the Trends for ArtistsB.Craftsmanship Leads to New TheoriesC.Craftsmanship Makes Better ScientistsD.Craftsmen Reshape the Future of Science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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。H

40、ow to Remember What You Read Reading is important. But the next step is making sure that you remember what youve read!_ You may have just read the text, but the ideas, concepts and images (形象) may fly right out of your head. Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read. _ If the plot, charact

41、ers, or word usage is confusing for you, you likely wont be able to remember what you read. Its a bit like reading a foreign language. If you dont understand what youre reading, how would you remember it? But there are a few things you can do. Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words. Are you c

42、onnected? Does a character remind you of a friend? Does the setting make you want to visit the place? Does the book inspire you, and make you want to read more? With some books, you may feel a connection right away._ How willing are you to make the connections happen? Read it; hear it; be it! Read t

43、he lines. Then, speak them out loud. And, put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels, Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. Hed make faces in the mirror, and change his voice for each character. _ How often do you read? If you read frequently, youll likely

44、 have an easier time with remembering what youre reading (and what youve read)._ As you make reading a regular part of your life, youll make more connections, stay more focused and understand the text better. Youll learn to enjoy literatureas you remember what you read!A.Are you confused?B.Practice

45、makes perfect.C.Whats your motivation?D.Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.E.Marking helps you remember what you read.F.But other books require a bit more work on your part.G.You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四

46、个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。How Arts Promote Our Economy When most people think of the arts, they imagine the end product, the beautiful painting, a wonderful piece of music, or an award-winning 1 in the theater. But arts groups bring broader value to our communities. The economic impact of the arts is ofte

47、n2 and badly judged. The arts create jobs that help develop the3 . Any given performance takes a tour bus full of artists, technical experts, managers, musicians, or writers to create a(n)4 piece of art. These people earn a living wage for their professional knowledge and skills. Another group of folks is needed to help market the event. If you build it they will come is a misleading belief. Painters, digital media experts, photographers, booking agents and promoters are hired to sell tickets and5 the event. According to the Dallas Area Cultural Advocacy Coalition, a