Unit 3 Diverse Cultures B卷 能力提升-（2021新）人教版高中英语高一必修第三册单元测试AB卷.docx

1、Unit 3 Diverse Cultures B卷 能力提升2021-2022学年高一英语人教版（2019）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 When I first arrived in Australia at the age of 16 to go to high school for one year and live with a host family, Iwas completely over the moon about e

2、verything. I had been planning for many months. But, even though all exchange students participated in a one-day preparatory meeting, culture shock couldnt be avoided. Those first weeks are so-called honeymoon phase where you are happy to be in that culture. However, this feeling didnt last forever.

3、 After about two months,differences became more evident. I started missing my friends and family more and more. Frustrating thoughts increasingly occupied my headnobody really understands me, and my English is not good enough. I wish people would just he able to speak German for one day! I wish publ

4、ic transportation would work the same way as at home! And so on. I knew it was honeymoon phase . Over the next few months, though, I slowly and unknowingly entered the adjustment phase. I developed my own little routine, learnt to adapt to stress through various techniques, and made many new friends

5、. My English improved dramatically! I understood Australian culture better and better. That was a major breakthrough for me personally. Every day I felt more and more comfortable with my new home. I adopted many new traits(特征) while also keeping earlier ones from my home country. I would often refer

6、 to myself as “having a second nationality”. This process which happened over my last few months abroad is called the mastery phase. My happiest moment was when my dear friend one day said during a conversation, You are Australian now, Jude! You sound just like us! I want to point out that the effec

7、ts of culture shock are different for everyone and can result in different behaviour and feelings. The timing of the different phases also varies a lot from person to person. One thing is for surethough culture shock is unavoidable, acceptance is the first step towards adjusting better to a foreign

8、culture.1.According to the passage, which phase is the most difficult to go through?A.Honeymoon phase .B.Honeymoon phase .C.Adjustment phase.D.Mastery phase.2.What happened in the “mastery phase?A.The author got rid of his earlier habits.B.The author quitted his nationality.C.The author adjusted to

9、the culture better.D.The author made many new friends.3.Whats the most important thing to deal with culture shock?A.Ignoring it.B.Avoiding it.C.Accepting it.D.Changing it.B Specialists(专家)say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. Culture shock is what these specialists use when talkin

10、g about the feelings that people have in a new environment. The specialists say that there are three stages of culture shock. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else.

11、 In the last stage, the newcomers begin to get used to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more. There are some evident factors(因素)in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systemsthe telephones, post office, or transportation

12、may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be the biggest problems. The language may be difficult. Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any diff

13、iculties in their own country. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same positions as they have back home. They find themselves without any identify. They have to build a new self-image. Culture shock gives rise to (使发生)a feeling of helplessness. This feeling may be homesi

14、ckness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of security (安全).This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for a short time, but it does nothing to make the

15、 person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experiencethese are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock.(1).When people move to a new country, they_.A.will get used to their new surroundings with difficultyB.have well prepared for the new surrou

16、ndingsC.will get used to the culture of the country quicklyD.will never be familiar with the culture of the country(2).According to the passage, factors that give rise to culture shock include all of the following except_.A.the language communicationB.the weather conditions and customsC.the public s

17、ervice systemsD.the homesickness(3).According to the passage, the more successful you are at home,_.A.the fewer difficulties you may have abroadB.the more difficulties you may have abroadC.the more money you will earn abroadD.the less homesick you may feel abroad(4).The writer tells us that the best

18、 way to overcome culture shock is to _.A.protect ourselves from unfamiliar environmentB.develop a strange sense of self-protectionC.get familiar with new cultureD.return to our own countryCAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They

19、 may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time-about eight hours after you wake up-your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists

20、 have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle

21、 of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries

22、where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of

23、your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap-even ten minutes of sle

24、ep can be helpful.1.Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?A.Because you eat too much for lunch.B.Because its hot in summer.C.Because your body temperature goes down at that time.D.Because you didnt have a good sleep last night.2.What can we learn about naps according to the last pa

25、ragraph? A.All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day.B.Doctors need to take naps while employers dont.C.If you take naps every day, youll never suffer from heart disease.D.Taking naps regularly is good to peoples health.3.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for

26、 you to take a nap? A.About 12:30 pm.B.About 1:30 pm.C.About 2:30 pmD.About 3:30 pm4.What would be the best title for the text? _A.All for a NapB.Just for a RestC.A Special Sleep PatternD.Taking Naps in Warmer ClimateD Two of the saddest words in the English language are if only. I live my life with

27、 the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right. I always try to live by the extra minute rule. When my children were young and likely to ca

28、use accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an ”if only moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee ta

29、ble. I dont only avoid those if only moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid if only in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say I love you“ or I forgive you. When my father announced he was

30、 going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be there. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him.I called him and told him I had decided to g

31、o to work on my day off after all. I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality(不测的事). And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or i

32、t occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.1.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute rule?A.Start the ca

33、r the moment everyone is seated.B.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.2.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A.keep her appointment with the eye doct

34、orB.meet her father who was already an old manC.join in the holiday celebration of the companyD.finish her work before the deadline approached3.What is the underlined word “foregone in Paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?A.Avoided.B.Lacked.C.Abandoned.D.Taken.4.What is the best title for the passage?A

35、.The Emotional Well-beingB.The Two Saddest WordsC.The Most Useful RuleD.The Peace of Mind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。 Thanks to the magic of the Internet, booking your yearly trip is just a few clicks away. _ But you may throw money away when you travel. Here a

36、re some of the most common travel mistakes that waste your money and what you can do to fix them. Not having travel insurance _ But if Something bad does happen while youre traveling and you arent covered(给保险), youll be left paying thousands of dollars. What you should do:Get travel insurance! It on

37、ly costs a few dollars a day and it offered through many of the credit card companies. Mismanaging your money Whether its by using travelers checks, or getting cash before you go,you dont look for the best rates. What you should do:_ Check if your bank has a partner ATM network in the country youre

38、visiting and it may cost you nothing to take out local cash. Booking too early People get excited about their trip and, to make it real,book their flight right away._ Both area mistake. What you should do:Book your flight about two to three months in advance to secure the lowest fares. Asking where

39、to eat the wrong way Even if youre doing the smart thing and asking locals,“Where should I eat?”youre asking the question in a wrong way._ What you should do:It seems simple but asking,“Where do you eat?”means a world of difference. Instead of guessing what you might like, a local can direct you to

40、a place he likes to visit.A.Or they forget and wait until the last minute. B.But you may throw money away when you travel. C. Use the ATM for cash and a credit card for all your shopping. D.A lot of people think “Im just going away for a short time. Ill be fine.” E.You will be sent to restaurants th

41、at locals think tourists would want to visit. F.But you will make a mistake in finding a wrong place or booking a wrong hotel.G. Go to a bank and exchange for local cash you need in the country you will visit at the best rate before you set off.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

42、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。 Many years ago, when we first went to America, we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children, then aged 8 and 11. As it was getting 1 we startedlookingfor a hotel, only to findout that itwas 2 time inthat part of the country,and all the hotels w

43、ere 3 . Finally, around 9 oclock in the evening, we 4 at agasstation tofill up the car. My husband askedfor a 5 bookand told the woman atthe counter that we were trying to find a hotel. She told us it would be impossible. He tried for 15 more minutes. When he was 6 , the woman, Linda, said she and h

44、er family 7 nearby and would be happy if we spent the night at her home. My husband was 8 at her offer of generosity(慷慨). She called her son to direct us, since she had to 9 at the gas station till midnight. When we reached their home, her husband 10 us. He invited us to have coffee and chat while w

45、e 11 his wife. She came past 12 am. We asked if we could slip away in the morning so as not to 12 them. They said we were now 13 and we would have to have breakfast with them. Next morning, when we were 14 , my husband asked if he could offer some 15 .They would not hear of it and insisted we were t

46、heir guests. We would never forget their kindness.1.A.coldB.badC.lateD.hot2.A.holidayB.thunderC.violenceD.dusk3.A.affectedB.bookedC.selectedD.closed4.A.lookedB.restedC.exploredD.stopped5.A.readingB.pictureC.textD.phone6.A.completeB.luckyC.upsetD.unsuccessful7.A.sufferedB.workedC.livedD.travelled8.A.encouragedB.surprisedC.scaredD.puzzled9.A.playB.workC.watchD.wander10.A.recognisedB.questionedC.fedD.greeted11.A.got throughB.turned toC.waited forD.cared about12.A.comfortB.disturbC.oweD.damage13.A.guestsB.touristsC.strangersD.passengers14.A.drinkingB.drivingC.leavingD.staying15.A.thanksB.payment