高中英语 Unit 1 Art单元质量评估 新人教版选修6.docx

1、高中英语 Unit 1 Art单元质量评估 新人教版选修6单元质量评估(一)时间：100分钟分数：120分第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AMusic can make us feel happy or peaceful，energize us to dance，or move us to tears.As an orchestra conductor，Amy Andersson allows people to experience the many feelings th

2、at music can inspire.Andersson fell in love with music as a child.She sang in school choirs and musicals starting in first grade，began studying piano at age seven，and started composing at age nine.Although her school district had no orchestra，she says, “I bought many recordings of the worlds great o

3、rchestras and conductors and listened to them for hours on end.”During a concert，the audience sees the back of a conductor and the arm movements she or he uses to lead the orchestra.What audiences do not see is all the work the conductor has done beforehand to prepare for the performancefirst alone，

4、and then in rehearsals(排练)with the orchestra.Months before a concert，Andersson studies a piece of music by playing it on the piano.She decides how she wants each section to sound.Shouldnt be fast or slow？Loud or soft？She listens to recordings，reads about the composers life，and reviews historical eve

5、nts that would have influenced the composer.Her goal is to recreate the music as the composer intended.Each instrument contributes unique sounds to a musical performance.Although it is not necessary for conductors to know how to play all of the instruments，they must be familiar with the range and so

6、und of each instrument in the orchestra.To help young musicians understand how to play the music，Andersson might tell them to imagine a ship being tossed(颠簸)by waves.Andersson is happy knowing that she and the musicians have changed lives for the better，uplifted spirits，and brought joy into ordinary

7、 days.【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了乐队指挥安德森把音乐带入生活的故事。1As a child，Andersson learned about orchestras from _Astudying piano Bschool teachersCsome musicians Dlistening to recordings解析：细节理解题。由第二段末的“I bought many recordings of the worlds great orchestras and conductors and listened to them for hours on end”可知。答案：D2

8、An orchestra conductor_Ausually enjoys being aloneBspends a little time rehearsingCneeds to do a lot of preparatory workDhas a few days to prepare for a concert解析：推理判断题。由第三段中的“What audiences do not see is all the work.with the orchestra”可推断，乐队指挥在正式表演前需要做很多的准备工作。答案：C3Andersson reads about composers l

9、ives_Abecause she admires themBto better recreate their musicCbecause they are very famousDto introduce them to the audience解析：推理判断题。由第四段中的“reads about the composers life.Her goal is to recreate the music as the composer intended”可推断，安德森之所以了解作曲家们的生活是为了更好地再现他们的音乐。答案：B4Why is “a ship tossed by waves”

10、mentioned in Paragraph 6?ATo describe the beauty of orchestral music.BTo tell an adventure story about Andersson.CTo make young musicians more imaginative.DTo show how Andersson teaches young musicians.解析：细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“To help young musicians understand how to play the music，Andersson might tell th

11、em to.”可知。答案：DBBack in 1969，it was the Apollo crew who flew to the moon in a spaceship.When US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped foot on the moon，they were the first.Meanwhile，their fellow astronaut Michael Collins circled the moon in their spaceship，named Columbia.When Armstrong and

12、 Aldrin were done with their walk，they returned to the command module，and back to Earth.That part of the spaceship is on view at the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum in Washington，D.C.But，if you cannot get to Washington，soon you will be able to see Columbia on your computer or your smartph

13、one.Digital scientists are scanning the inside of Columbia.They are creating an online model，in three dimensions，or“3D” .By looking at these photographs，you will be able to see outer space the way the astronauts did.It will be like sitting in their seats.Want your very own Columbia？You will be able

14、to print a 3D copy of Columbia.Experts say anyone can make a lifesized model.But they expect most people to make smaller models of the 320 cm400 cm(11*13*)command module.Scientists are using special 3D technology to scan the inside.They use cameras on long arms to take the photographs.The thousands

15、of photographs taken will be combined with 50 laser scans.What would it be like to sit inside Columbia and take a look around？All the images will be loaded into software that allows you to look around the module on a computer screen.The user will be able to see Columbia both inside and out.The Smith

16、sonian says that the 3D technology gives the user ways to see things they cannot see at the museum.And it will give information that even the museum curators(馆长)have not seen before.“With the command module，no one has been inside since it came into the collection，” says Adam Metallo，Smithsonian 3D i

17、maging specialist.“Now the information we capture can give anyone in the world a view of what it looks like inside this incredible piece of history.” 【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了3D技术的应用使参观哥伦比亚指令舱不再遥远。5The author mentions moon landing of the Apollo to _.Aintroduce the topicBhonour the astronautsCmark the milestone

18、eventDdraw attention to space research解析：推理判断题。根据第一段和全文的整体内容可推知，作者提到第一次登陆月球事件是为了激起读者的阅读兴趣，导入文章话题。答案：A6According to the text，people _Aare advised to make a life-sized modelBcan clone a Columbia with 3D technologyCwill visit a copy of Columbia in the museumDcan buy a copied Columbia in the museum解析：细节

19、理解题。根据第四段的“You will be able to print a 3D copy of Columbia”可知，通过3D技术的应用，人们可以复制一个太空飞船。答案：B7Whats the advantage of a copied Columbia?AIt can attract more visitors.BIt can help look far into the universe.CIt makes 3D technology more popular.DIt provides more knowledge than the museum.解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的最

20、后一句“And it will give information that even the museum curators(馆长)have not seen before”并结合本段的整体内容可知，3D技术复制的太空飞船的优势是其提供的信息比博物馆多。答案：D8What might be the best title for the text?AColumbia lands in your smartphoneB3D technology，the new way to explore spaceCLanding on the moon，a milestone in space travelD

21、An online model shows you how to land on the moon解析：标题判断题。根据文章的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲述的是运用3D技术，在智能手机上参观哥伦比亚指令舱触手可及。答案：ACI wanted to share something that put a smile on my face this morning.You will know what a difference a simple act of kindness makes to a person.My company ranks in the top 10 among the most

22、 diverse (各色各样的) companies in America.With this being the case, a lot of times we run into situations where there is a language impedimentLast week while I was at work, one of my coworkers twisted her wrist while lifting something that might have been too heavy for her.This particular coworker of mi

23、ne speaks little English and my Spanish needs “much” work.But we have never had a problem with communication.When I ran into her shortly after her injury, I took a look and I knew that a simple first aid routine was in order.With me being an athlete, I knew that a simple procedure called “RICE” (res

24、t, ice, compression, and elevation) was what she needed until she was able to get to the doctor.With little understanding of what I was doing, she trusted that I meant to help.Today she came up to me while I was getting my breakfast, and without a word she hugged me and patted me on my back.When I a

25、sked why the wonderful affection，she simply said “thank you for taking care of my arm when I got hurt”She went on to tell me that her doctor told her putting ice on her injury was a good thing but she never would have known to do it.As she was telling me this, I saw how my random act of kindness had

26、 had an impact on her.With me just taking an extra minute out of my day to help her, I made a friend.This time I opened my arms and hugged her and I was thankful to have such a moment because you see, this lady has served me breakfast every day for the last four years and I had never exchanged more

27、than greetings and breakfast orders with her.【语篇解读】作者通过自己的经历告诉我们一次不经意的善举可带来巨大的影响。9Why did the authors coworker get hurt in the company?ABecause she didnt know a knowledge of first aid.BBecause she was too careless when she was working.CBecause she was weak to lift something too heavy.DBecause she ha

28、d trouble in communicating with others.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句中的“one of my coworkers twisted her wrist while lifting something that might have been too heavy for her”可知，作者的同事手腕受伤的原因是搬了过重的东西。答案：C10The underlined word “impediment” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Abarrier BcommunicationCrelation Dagreemen

29、t解析：词义猜测题。第二段第一句讲到作者的公司在美国各种各样的公司中位列前十，可猜测其员工在语言交流方面会有问题，结合第三段的最后两句可推知，作者和同事之间许多时候会遇到语言障碍。答案：A11Why did the authors coworker hug her and pat her on her back?ABecause she was painful.BBecause she was thankful.CBecause she was hungry.DBecause she was excited.解析：推理判断题。根据文章第五段第二句“When I asked why the wo

30、nderful affection，she simply said thank you for taking care of my arm when I got hurt”可知，作者帮助了同事，因此她这么做是感谢作者。答案：B12Whats the best title of the passage?AA small act of kindness makes a wonderful effectBHelping others makes people happyCThe bridge we were meant to cross easilyDEven a small kindness is

31、 never forgotten解析：主旨大意题。文章通过作者的亲身经历，向我们展示了一次不经意的善举所带来的重大影响，因此A项正确。答案：ADThe latest Chinese “god song” (an Internet term to describe pop songs that spread virally through the Internet) is still stirring up fierce debates between those who view it as a milestone for Chinese pop music going global and

32、those who regard it as a bad image of China.Last week, Little Apple, written and performed by Chopsticks Brothers, won the AMA International Song Award and the_duo performed the song at the 2014 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.Another Chinese pop singer, Zhang Jie, won the International Artist Award.But while fan