高中英语Unit7TheSea单元检测卷课堂讲义北师大版文档格式.docx

1、AEarly in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe.In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America.The man who eventually found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with f

2、ive ships and about 280 men.Fourteen months later，after spending a severe winter on the coast of Patagonia，he discovered the channel which is now called Magellan Strait.In November 1520，after many months of dangers from rocks and storms，during which two ships were lost，the three remaining ships ente

3、red the ocean on the other side of South America.They then continued，hoping to reach Asia.But they did not see any land until they reached the islands off the coast of Asia.Before they arrived at these islands，later known as the Philippines，his men were dying of starvation.While they were staying in

4、 the Philippines，Magellan was killed in a battle.The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain.They decided to sail round Africa.After many difficulties，one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving.They were all that remained of Magellans expedition.However，their a

5、chievement was great.They were the first men to sail round the world.1The purpose of Magellans expedition was .Ato sail round the worldBto find a sea route to IndiaCto make a voyage to AsiaDto carry men to Philippines答案C解析根据第一段的内容，我们可以知道，欧洲人试图向西航行，经大西洋到太平洋，然后到达亚洲，从而找到一条从海上去亚洲的路线。2The time Magellan S

6、trait was discovered was .Ain August 1519 Bin October 1520Cin November 1520 Dnot mentioned答案B解析根据第二段前两句内容可知，麦哲伦是在1520年10月发现Magellan Strait“麦哲伦海峡”的。3Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage concerning the expedition?ALack of navigation equipment.BSevere winter in Patagonia.CThe death of

7、 Magellan.DDangers from rocks and storms.答案A解析通读全文我们可以发现，全文没有提及navigation equipment“航海设备”方面的问题。故选A项。4The best title of this passage is .AMagellans ExpeditionBThe Discovery of the PhilippinesCThe Most Dangerous Expedition in NavigationDThe First Expedition to Asia答案D解析综合全文的内容，我们可以看出本文主要讲述的是麦哲伦及其船队第一次

8、从海上寻找水路去亚洲的探险之旅。故D项为最佳选项。BWorld Oceans Day （WOD） is our planets biggest celebration of the ocean.World Oceans Day 2012 was a great day for ocean conservation（保护）This years theme is “Youth：the Next Wave for Change”There has been an increasing amount of interest in celebrating World Oceans Day among z

9、oos，aquariums，museums and schools.We also had a big increase in events on the ground，about 600 events in total （up from 400 in 2011）These events were held in 55 countries and 42 US states,180 of which were held in zoos，aquariums，or other science education centers.Many of the 600 events around the wo

10、rld，from Reef Check in Bali to Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica，involved young people taking direct action by cleaning beaches.In California，volunteers called on 8,000 young people to do a huge beach clean.In Los Angeles，more than 5,000 kids，teachers and volunteers formed a huge kiddesigne

11、d shark and words “Defend the Sea”In Malaysia，about 25 panies and 50 students from primary schools took part in activities such as beach cleanups，an art contest，and a play with science experiments.In Bangladesh，“run for the Ocean” was a worldclass running event on Coxs Bazar，one of the most beautifu

12、l running courses in Bangladesh.Each event focused on young people and gave them real suggestions for how they could take action to protect the ocean.In addition to direct action events，many organizations held events in universities，government facilities and businesses.Anywhere people and the ocean

13、came together，World Oceans Day was celebrated.These are just some examples of the 600 events that were held in 2012 to celebrate our shared world ocean.Were thrilled with how things went this year and were already getting excited for 2013.5What is the passage mainly about?AThe planets biggest celebr

14、ation of the ocean.BGovernment support for young people.CA new type of humanocean relationship.DA special educational program.解析主旨大意题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍的是世界海洋日，这个全球最大的海洋庆典的情况。6What can we know from the third paragraph?A180 of celebrating events were held in school all over the world.B8,000 volunteers pro

15、tected the ocean by cleaning beaches in California.CA huge kiddesigned shark was formed by teachers and volunteers in Malaysia.DA world class running event “run for the Ocean” was held in Bangladesh.解析细节理解题。根据第三段第一、三、四句可知A、B、C三项错。根据第三段最后一句可知，一场名为“run for the Ocean”的赛跑活动在孟加拉举行。故选D项。7According to the passage what do the celebrating events have in mon?AThat visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches.BThat the weather of World Oceans Day is usually cold.CThat all events encoura