Unit 6 单元综合测试卷-（2019）新外研版高中英语选择性必修第二册.doc

1、Unit 6单元综合测试卷时间：100分钟满分：120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChina is showing the world its great resolve in the global climate campaign with concrete and selfmotivated efforts as well as serious commitment.At the opening ceremony of the Paris climate s

2、ummit, Chinese President Xi Jinping restated Chinas plan made in June to cut its carbon emissions( 排放)per unit of GDP by 6065 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, and increase nonfossil fuel sources in primary energy consumption to about 20 percent.With a large population, China is facing increasing re

3、source limits, severe environmental pollution and a worsening ecosystem, and its citizens are also becoming increasingly aware of environmental problems.Suffering environmental problems and seeing the efforts as important to transforming its economic growth pattern, the country has much at risk if c

4、limate change is left unattended.Actually, climate change efforts are already included in Chinas mediumand longterm program of economic and social development, and ecological efforts are the clear characteristics in Chinas 13th FiveYear Plan(20162020)Although it is and will be a developing country f

5、or a long time to come, China has been actively involved in the global campaign against climate change, now topping the world in terms of energy conservation and use of new and renewable energies.However, Chinas development rights need to be respected.It is unfair to overstress Chinas status as one

6、of the worlds largest greenhouse gas emitters and regard it as the major part of responsibilities in the global fight against climate change.It is worthy of notice that Chinas emissions of greenhouse gases per person are far lower than those of developed countries, especially the United States, alth

7、ough rapid economic expansion and its population base have made it one of the biggest producers of the gases.To show its great resolve, Beijing in September also announced the establishment of an independent SouthSouth cooperation fund of ￥20 billion to help developing countries affected by global w

8、arming.While China is eagerly accomplishing its policy commitments, developed countries should stop questioning Chinas commitment to fighting climate change and pointing fingers, and start shouldering their due responsibilities instead.1China is selfmotivated to transform its economic pattern in ord

9、er to _Atop the worldBfight against climate changeCsolve its population problemDrespond to pressure from developed countries2The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refers to _AChinaBthe United StatesCeconomic expansionDthe population base3It can be inferred from the text that _AChina will completel

10、y use nonfossil fuels by 2030BChina will carry out its plan by stopping its developmentCChinese emit more greenhouse gases than Americans on averageDsome developed countries are not taking on their due responsibilitiesBI work with Volunteers for Wildlife，a rescue and education organization at Bailey

11、 Arboretum in Locust Valley.Trying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking；survival is never certain.However，when it works，it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground.When I arrived，I saw a 2to 3weekold o

12、wl.It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine.If I could locate the nest，I might have been able to put it back，but no luck.My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful.A wire basket was found.I put som

13、e pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable.I placed the chick in the nest，and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents，but they were absent.I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks.These advertise the presence of chicks t

14、o adults；they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well.I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure，but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all！The homeowner called to say that the parents ha

15、d responded to the recordings.I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active.And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH！The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.4How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?AIts

16、 unexpected.BIts beautiful.CIts humorous.DIts discouraging.5What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to Paragraph 1?AEfforts made in vain.BGetting injured in his work.CFeeling uncertain about his future.DCreatures forced out of their homes.6Why was the author called to Muttontown?ATo

17、 rescue a woman.BTo take care of a woman.CTo look at a baby owl.DTo cure a young owl.7What made the chick calm down?AA new nest.BSome food.CA recording.DIts parents.CKnown as “wolf girl” at her West Warwick, RI.school, Alyssa Grayson has spent much of her young life teaching others to protect and re

18、spect animals.After starting a wolf club in the second grade, Alyssa learned all she could about her favorite animals.Today, she gives presentations about protecting wolves at libraries and schoolsshes even spoken at a university.In fact, shes become such a wolf expert that she was appointed as the

19、first junior advisor to the National Wolfwatcher Coalition.When shes not teaching others about wolves, Alyssa can be found volunteering at her local animal shelter, taking care of dogs and cats.Shes also trained as a citizen scientist for FrogWatch USA.In short, Alyssa Grayson proves that you are ne

20、ver too young to make a difference for animals.When asked how she got interested in saving wolves, Alyssa says, “Ive loved wolves since I saw them in a movie when I was 2 or 3 years old.Then one day I saw a commercial about wolf hunting.I asked my mother why people do this, and she told me because p

21、eople dont like wolves.I decided from then on that I wanted to save wolves.”Today, wolves are hunted, trapped, or poisoned.Hunters chase wolves for miles in an airplane until the wolves are too exhausted to run anymore.Then they shoot them.The animal doesnt have a chance to escape.Animals are also t

22、rapped for their fur.They are left to suffer in a trap with no food, water, or shelter.Alyssa thinks the fur looks better on the animal in the wild, where its meant to be, than on a human.Alyssa believes wolves are important to our worlds.She says, “Wolves are an apex predator, which means they are

23、at the top of the food chain.Removing them from the ecosystem is a big mistake.The ecosystem is like a chain of dominoes (多米诺骨牌)with the apex predator as the one in front.If you were to knock down that domino, the rest of the chain would go down too.”People usually think of “the Big Bad Wolf” when t

24、hey hear about wolves.However, Alyssa says, “If they would base their thoughts on facts, not fairy tales, we wouldnt have people wanting to kill wolves.”8According to the first two paragraphs, Alyssa _Agained knowledge about wolves at librariesBcares about other animals besides wolvesCstarted to giv

25、e presentations since the second gradeDis the first junior citizen scientist for FrogWatch USA9Paragraph 4 is mainly about _Awhy wolves are killedBwhy wolves are trappedCthe tools used to hunt wolvesDhow wolves are treated10From the last paragraph we can infer that Alyssa _Adoesnt need fairy talesBd

26、oesnt believe in fairy talesCencourages people to find out the facts about wolvesDbelieves that more people will work to save wolves11Alyssa is known as “wolf girl” at her school because _Ashe keeps wolves as petsBshe was raised by wolvesCshe does a lot to protect wolvesDshe started a wolf club at h

27、er schoolDThe survival of about one fifth of the worlds vertebrates animals with a backbone is considered threatened, according to new research published in the journal Science.Thats a large fraction of Earths animals, but this new study held some good news too.Conservation efforts by humans have sl

28、owed the loss of many species of amphibians (两栖动物), birds, and mammals.Losses in these groups would have been about 20 percent greater had it not been for recent action of protection.Among the animalconservation success stories is one about birds called Mauritius kestrels (红隼)In the 1970s, just four

29、 of these birds were left in the world.Through a special breeding program, scientists were able to increase their number to about 1，000 and release them into the wild.Humpback whales (座头鲸) have benefited greatly from recent conservation efforts as well.They were once on the International Union for C

30、onservation of Natures (IUCN) list of species threatened with extinction.But the species is now in less danger, thanks to laws that ban whale hunting.The IUCN even moved the humpback into “species of the least concern”Over the past 100 years, the white rhino (犀牛) of South Africa has also made an ama

31、zing recovery because of habitat protection.The breed multiplied from just 50 animals to about 17，000.Their home has been turned into a protected area, safe from poachers (people who hunt animals illegally) and other threats.Stuart Butchart, one of the authors of the new study in Science, is encoura

32、ged by the positive effects of conservation.But he says, “Biodiversity (生物多样化) of species is in a frightening state.Its situation is getting worse.But our results show we can turn the situation around.”New conservation policies hopefully are on the way.One hundred ninetythree countries recently met

33、in Japan at the Convention on Biological Diversity to set goals for preserving threatened wildlife and their habitats.Only 1 percent of ocean and 12 percent of land areas were protected under earlier agreements.Two new goals set by the group are to designate (指定) 10 percent of the worlds ocean and 1

34、7 percent of land environments as protected areas to help increase endangeredanimal population.12Which of the following is not mentioned in peoples conservation efforts?AHabitat protection.BBreeding programs.CLaws of banning whale hunting.DCreation of studying organizations.13The author uses some su

35、ccessful animalconservation examples to show that _ Aconservation worksBman conquers natureCanimals are more importantDlaw is fair14The purpose of the new goals set by the Convention on Biological Diversity is to _Aprotect ocean habitatsBbuild land environmentsCincrease the population of endangered

36、animalsDcontrol animal population15What can we learn from the passage?AThough there was a special breeding program, the number of Mauritius kestrels didnt increase.BConservation efforts should not only be made by human beings.CHumpback whales are not on the International Union for Conservation of Na

37、tures list now.DBecause many groups are working to protect wildlife, natural habitats are in good condition.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。Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress.It is beneficial mainly in the following three

38、aspects.Physical Benefits 1 This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of disability in their voice.However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.Singing also helps to impr

39、ove your posture (姿势)Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouth. 2 Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.Emotional BenefitsSinging helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stres

40、s level.When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to relax. 3 Social BenefitsThe social benefits of singing are huge. 4 So people who suffer from stage fright are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.S

41、inging is also very good for improving your communication skills.It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems later in life. 5 The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bo

42、nd of friendship.ATry to regain your memory by singing.BFirst, it can help build up your confidence greatly.CWhen you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.EFor adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.FIn fact, the position of each

43、body part affects your voice.GSo, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。We waiters need to face all kinds of customers every day.When something goes wrong, we should have the ability t

44、o keep on going and 1 the customers.I remember my first job was at a fine restaurant.One day, the manager informed all the cooks and 2 that a VIP group were coming for breakfast.The group were VIPs in the citys restaurants 3 10 people.After they arrived, we let them get 4 comfortably and drinks were

45、 ordered.Normally, the head waiter would be the person in 5 ofwine service.However, the manager asked me to serve that noon.I had never served a group of 10, 6 had I done wine service.When its turn to 7 one of the wine glasses in front of a young woman, somehow I lost my trip(抓)and the other 8 fell

46、on top of her, and then to the floor and lay in pieces.I felt 9 and apologized many times to the woman and to the rest of the group.Quickly, the manager 10 my aid, helped in the cleanup, and sent out their drinks right away.The group forgave me and the young woman repeatedly informed me its OK. 11 o

47、n that day, my manager told me, “Mistakes and accidents do happen.If you know why they happened, learn from it and move on, 12 you still have a table to serve.Keep your head up and be confident.The glasses are 13 ”I understand why he was truly a well respectable restaurant manager within our 14 His close relationship with the group made the situation calm and the group 15 me for that.1A.pleaseBattractCinviteDwelcome2A.cookersBservantsCwaitersDcleaners3A.made up ofBlet in asCadded up toDrecognized as4A.satisfiedBseatedCdressedDintroduced5A.chargeBchangeChonorDfavor6A.neverBe