版一轮优化探究英语练习必修三 Unit 9 Wheels 含答案.docx

1、版一轮优化探究英语练习必修三 Unit 9 Wheels 含答案模块达标检测(三)限时：100分钟.阅读理解 AGoodreads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come.1The Lyrics：19612012By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster，$60What its about: This heavy，welltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize

2、in Literature，from his first album，Bob Dylan，through Tempest.Whats to love: The times may be changing，but Dylans fans are a constant，traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves，to sit beside those beloved old large papers.2Taylor Swift：This Is Our SongBy Tyler ConroySim

3、on & Schuster，$28What its about：An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift，especially the pop stars countless fans.Whats to love：Mom and/or Dad，the fan of Taylor Swift，will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is

4、a book)3Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli，$39.95What its about：Starfigure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95，to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2014 ，in the casual setting of dance studios.Whats to love: Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a p

5、rincipal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre，Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon，and Delmans arresting pictures capture (捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.4 NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic，$19.95What its about: National Geographics popul

6、ar Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eyepopping images from around the world.Whats to love：Heres proof that NatGeos talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more tra

7、ditional coffeetablesize books，check out National Geographics Wild，Beautiful Places: PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40)语篇解读本文主要推荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。1Which author is noted for literature achievements?ABob Dylan. BTyler Conroy.CGregg Delman. DNational Geographic.解析：细节理解题。根据第一本书下的“This heavy，w

8、elltimed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature，from his first album，Bob Dylan，through Tempest”可知，Bob Dylan在文学方面的造诣很高。答案：A2For what event are the books most probably recommended?ANew Years Day. BChristmas Day.COnes anniversary. DLiterature awards.解析：

9、推理判断题。根据第二本书下的“Mom and/or Dad，the fan of Taylor Swift，will think youre pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree (even if it is a book)”可推知，本文所介绍的书都是为即将到来的圣诞节而推荐的。答案：B3How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?A$39.95. B$19.95.

10、C$59.9. D$99.9.解析：细节理解题。根据第三本书下的“and Delmans arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance”和第四本书下的“And for fans of more traditional coffeetablesize books，check out National Geographics Wild，Beautiful Places：PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40)”可知，摄影爱好者会对最后介绍的两本书感兴趣，还会对Wild

11、，Beautiful Places：PicturePerfect Journeys Around the Globe感兴趣，买这三本书他要花$39.95$19.95$40$99.9。答案：D4Which book would a pop stars fan probably buy?AThe Lyrics: 19612012.BTaylor Swift: This Is Our Song.CMisty Copeland.D NatGeo：The Most Popular Instagram Photos.解析：细节理解题。根据第二本书下的“An elegant fanzine celebrat

12、ing all things about Taylor Swift，especially the pop stars countless fans”可知，流行音乐歌手的粉丝们会买Tyler Conroy写的书。答案：BBDespite growing up in Croydon and Liverpool，neither Grace nor Paul felt at home in the city.After meeting at Staffordshires Keele University，they fell in love with Skye on a geology field tr

13、ip in 1979.“The island is only 50 miles north to south，but the variety of terrain(地形) and wildlife is impressive，” says Paul.Grace adds，“We both loved Gavin Maxwells Ring of Bright Water and were really passionate about otters(水獭)It was our dream to get away from the rat race，get married and run wil

14、dlife holidays and courses on Skye.”Five years and 29 loan applications later，they moved to Skye.They were relieved to say goodbye to crowds and traffic and found that the island (population: about 20,000) attracts likeminded people.“A lot of musicians and craftspeople move here，looking for peace，”

15、says Grace.After locals started bringing them injured animals，they built a wildlife hospital and have since cared for 170 otters.Paul has gained a PhD in otter ecology and theyve set up the International Otter Survival Fund (otter.org)，which supports conservation projects worldwide.Their three kids

16、had carefree childhoods in a tightknot community.“We could give them lots of freedom because people watch out for each others children here，” Grace explains.She continues，“We go to Inverness (a town in northern Scotland) about once a year for a concert，but otherwise everything we want is here.You ha

17、ve to be mentally and practically selfsufficient.We built a metal shed(小屋)，but that took off in the 90 mph winds.Anything not built solidly will leave.Its often very dark and wet from November to March，which can be quite depressing.If theres wind and rain at the same time，no amount of waterproof clo

18、thing will keep you dry.But we make up for it in the summer.With the long days，theres nowhere better.”Paul concludes，“Theres something so special about living here and having a sense of belonging.”语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。一对夫妇为了远离城市的喧嚣来到苏格兰西北部的斯凯岛居住。5What can we learn about Paul and Grace?AThey grew up in the c

19、ountryside.BThey have difficulty getting along with others.CThey hold different opinions as to where to live.DTheyre determined and environmentally aware.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的Five years and 29 loan applications later，they moved可知，他们执着追求梦想；根据第三段中的It was our dream.run wildlife holidays and courses以及第五段介绍的他

20、们在保护野生动物方面的所作所为可知，Grace和Paul夫妇有强烈的环保意识。答案：D6Whats life on Skye like in Graces eyes?AIts lonely.BIts quite busy.CIt can be hard sometimes.DIt may be boring for young people.解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段和倒数第二段中Grace所说的话You have to be mentally and practically selfsufficient.Anything not built solidly will leave.Its

21、 often very dark and wet.can be quite depressing.If theres wind and rain at the same time，no amount of waterproof clothing will keep you dry可知，由于地理位置和天气因素，在岛上生活有时也很艰难。答案：C7Whats the best title for the text?AA remote islandBAn ottersaving projectCGetting away from it allDFeeling at home in the city?解

22、析：标题归纳题。文章讲述了一对夫妇为了远离城市的嘈杂来到一个僻静的岛上生活的故事。故Getting away from it all准确地概括了文章的主旨。第三段的get away from the rat race点明了他们的动机。答案：CCFor many Floridians，treasure is found in the weather，sun and sand.For others，the word treasure holds true meaning.If youre willing to put in a little bit of work，theres a wealth

23、of information in what lies just beneath the surface.Tales of treasure run deep in Floridas history.While they may seem like nothing more than fairy tales，in Florida there is a truth to the_talk.This summer，salvage(海滩救助) companies uncovered millions of dollars worth of gold on the east side of the s

24、tate.While these types of finds are reserved for the professionals，other finds are for you to recover.“Ive always been a lover of history.Anything that I can hold in my hand，” said Ed Tisdale，a Cape Coral man who，with his friend Norman Jones，has spent decades searching our sands with his metal detec

25、tor.With halfacentury of metal detecting between the two，you can see them any given day on the hunt.What is the attraction of combing these beaches?“Well，its never knowing what youre going to find，” replied Jones.“Youre going to pick up a few nickels and dimes and pennies，but to be quite honest，its

26、the rings，its the jewelry; its all here because people leave it behind.”“Ive found a lot of jewelry at Fort Myers，Fort Myers Beach during Spring Break，” said Tisdale.“Oh my God，its unbelievable.”You wont find these hunters looking to cash in.Tisdale and Jones keep their valuables in safety deposit b

27、oxes so they can hold on to the history and share it with others.In fact，as part of the Cape Coral Police Departments Do the Right Thing program，Jones and Tisdale charge a $25 fee to help people recover lost items.They then donate that fee to the department for them to pass on to kids in the area do

28、ing remarkable things.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。美国佛罗里达州的海岸上埋藏着无数的珍宝，许多寻宝者在那里耐心搜索。他们细心收藏找到的宝贝，因为这些宝贝承载着历史。8What does the underlined part “the talk” refer to?AFlorida is rich in treasure.BFlorida has a long history.CFairy tales are popular in Florida.DSunshine is the symbol of Florida.解析：篇章结构题。根据第三段中的Tales of trea

29、sure run deep in Floridas history和下文人们找到许多宝藏的事实可知，这种传言(传说佛罗里达埋藏着宝藏)是真的。答案：A9Why are Tisdale and Jones interested in treasurehunting?AIt makes them rich.BIt brings surprises to them.CIt helps them get closer to nature.DIt allows them to help owners of lost jewelry.解析：细节理解题。根据第七段What is the attraction

30、 of combing these beaches？和第八段中的its never knowing what youre going to find可知，他们两个人喜欢在海滩寻宝是因为这个过程总能带给他们无限惊喜。答案：B10How do Tisdale and Jones deal with the treasure they find?AThey cash it. BThey donate it.CThey keep it safe. DThey share it with others.解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的Tisdale and Jones keep their valu

31、ables in safety deposit boxes可知，他们找到宝贝后，会把宝贝收藏在保险柜里。答案：C11Whats the purpose of the text?ATo show the richness of Florida.BTo praise two bighearted Floridians.CTo introduce treasurehunting in Florida.DTo ask readers to hunt for treasure in Florida.解析：写作目的题。美国佛罗里达州的海岸上埋藏着无数的珍宝，许多寻宝者在那里耐心搜索。文章讲述了他们的故事。答案：CDTractors are a big part of family farm life，which is one reason farmers and advocacy groups have heavily criticized a US.Department of Labor proposal (议案) that would bar children under age 16 from doing many dangerous farm jobs，such as driving a tractor and handling pestici