学年高中英语unit3underthesea单元质量检测三新人教版选修7.docx

1、学年高中英语unit3underthesea单元质量检测三新人教版选修7单元质量检测（三）(时间：100分钟满分：120分).阅读理解(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。AWhatsonstage. com is the UKs biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on.The Lion KingMusical: The stage adaptat

2、ion of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity (成熟)Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, LondonTelephone: 087 0243 9000Date: Friday, 18 Nov.Ticket price: 37.5OliverMusical: Dickens story of a b

3、oy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, Youve got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home. Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London T

4、elephone: 020 7494 5061Date: Thursday, 17 Nov.Ticket price：25, but now save 20%Jersey BoysMusical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four seasons: the bluecollar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the groups popular songs such as Big

5、 girls dont cry, Oh, what a night and Cant take my eyes off you.Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, LondonTelephone: 087 0850 9191Date: Saturday, 19 Nov.Ticket price: 22.5Alls Well That Ends WellPlay: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Count

6、ess (女伯爵)Place: Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Park Street, London Telephone: 020 7401 9919Date: Sunday, 20 Nov.Ticket price: 40.5语篇解读：本文介绍了几部音乐剧和戏剧的演出信息。1If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?A087 0850 9191 B020 7494 5061C087 0243 9000 D020 7401 9919解析：

7、选C细节理解题。根据几部音乐剧和戏剧的演出时间可知，只有The Lion King 是在周五上演的，故选C项。2If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to _.AShakespeares Globe TheatreBLyceum TheatreCPrince Edward TheatreDTheatre Royal解析：选D细节理解题。根据题干中的“buy a ticket at a discount”可定位至四部剧的票价信息，Oliver的相关信息为“25，but now save 20%”， 上映地点是Theatr

8、e Royal, 故选D项。3What is the main purpose of the text?ATo show the importance of Whatsonstage. com.BTo give some information about the performing arts.CTo introduce some famous English theatres.DTo teach readers how to use the online guide.解析：选B写作意图题。文章开头介绍网站，紧接着介绍了四部音乐剧和戏剧详细的演出信息，包括简介、演出地点及时间、票价及订票电话

9、等，由此可推断本文主要是为了介绍几种表演艺术的相关信息。故选B项。B You may find it hard to believe that the nickname arose quite by accident. There was a man called “Uncle Sam”. However, not many people have ever heard of such a man. Not even most young Americans.The man was called Samuel Wilson, and was born in Arlington, Massach

10、usetts, September 13, 1766. At the age of 14, Sam joined the American Revolutionary War, and served in the army under George Washington until the end of the war. He then moved to Troy, New York State and began a meat packing business. He earned a reputation for being honest and hardworking. He was l

11、ocally respected, thus greeted as Uncle Sam Sam is short for Samuel. During a later war in 1812, Wilson gained a position inspecting meat for US Army forces, working with a man who got the governments permission to provide meat for the army. Meat supplied to the army was stamped “EAUS”， showing the

12、company (EA) and country of origin (US). According to one story, when a government official visited the company and asked about the letters, an employee humorously told him “US” was short for “Uncle Sam” Wilson. Soon soldiers were saying all Army supplies were from “Uncle Sam”After the war, a charac

13、ter called Uncle Sam became popular in political cartoons. He is depicted as an elderly man with white hair and a goatee beard (山羊胡). Typically he is dressed in clothing that has the same colors as the flag of the United States a top hat with red and white stripes and white stars on a blue band, and

14、 red and white striped trousers.“Uncle Sam” was ready to help others and place the interest of the nation above all this was in line with the American spirit. This made the Americans consider Uncle Sam as the symbol of the USA. In 1961, Congress made a decision to recognize Uncle Sam as the national

15、 symbol. 语篇解读：本文介绍了Uncle Sam 这个绰号的由来。介绍了Samuel Wilson的优良品质以及为什么Uncle Sam后来被用来象征美国人的精神。4What can we learn about Samuel Wilson?AHe left the army in 1812.BHe set up a company called EA.CHe had a successful meat packing business.DHe was a hero during the Revolutionary War.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段的“He then moved

16、 to Troy, New York State and began a meat packing business. He earned a reputation for being honest and hardworking.”可以推断出，C项为正确答案。5The underlined word “depicted” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “_”Aconsidered BtreatedCinterviewed Ddescribed解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的上一句话可以推知，画线词所在句意为：他被刻画成有着白头发和山羊胡

17、的老人。故选D项。6What do we know from the text?ASamuel Wilson was once very popular in US politics.BUncle Sams good qualities show the American spirit.CSamuel Wilson like the colors of the flag of the US.D“Uncle Sam” has been the official US symbol for nearly a century.解析：选B推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Uncle Sam was read

18、y to help others and place the interest of the nation above all this was in line with the American spirit.”可知，Uncle Sam的优良品质展示了美国精神。故选B项。7What would be the best title for the text?AWho is Uncle Sam?BWhat is the American spirit?CWhat is “EAUS” short for?DWhat is the symbol of the USA?解析：选A标题归纳题。文章在第一

19、段点出主题， Uncle Sam，下文介绍了这个称呼的由来及其在美国人心目中的意义。故选A项。CRaising children has traditionally been a mothers role. People think that kids have to be with mothers mostly, but the modern sociology says when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems. Children abandoned or ignored by their fathers do

20、not succeed as well as children in families where both parents are involved.At the River House in Maryland, a church community is running a program called the Mens Retreat with the purpose of helping men become better fathers. Here fathers can get parental advice. The program is also open to childre

21、n who dont have fathers in their lives. For them, the program is an opportunity to interact (互动) with male role models. Businessman Pavel says though the Mens Retreat may take up some of his time to earn money, it has been a good opportunity to spend quality time with his son. He has realized that f

22、or boys, father is the first teacher. And the gathering is also a great chance to think about how to improve the relationship with his wife. Program organizer Victor Visotski notes that the son is going along his fathers path and learns from him. The fathers role in a daughters life is as important

23、as that in his sons life. A father for a daughter is a hero and he is the first man she admires. It is important that the father creates a family atmosphere filled with love, because the daughter observes the behavior of her father closely. Mr.Visotski says a father must take his duties as a parent

24、as seriously as his career. Setting aside quality time to spend with his child is a good start. 语篇解读：本文为说明文。抚养孩子历来被认为是母亲的角色。但在生活中，父亲对孩子的影响也是非常重要的。马里兰州举行的“男人的静修”活动可以帮助男人更好地扮演父亲的角色。8We can learn from the modern sociology that _.Aa fathers role in childrens life is importantBa father can teach children

25、 more than a motherCraising children should be a fathers responsibilityDchildren having no fathers are less likely to succeed 解析：选A推理判断题。由第一段“ . when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems”可知，现代社会学指出，生活中缺少父亲这个角色会导致许多问题。由此可知，父亲在孩子成长过程中起着重要作用。9Which of the following is TRUE about the M

26、ens Retreat? AIt is for kids who are abandoned.BIt aims to help men relax after work.CChildren are not allowed to attend it.DIt shows men how to act as fathers well.解析：选D细节理解题。由第二段“with the purpose of helping men become better fathers”可知，“男人的静修”活动的目的是帮助男人成为更好的父亲。10What does Pavel think of the Mens R

27、etreat?AIt is a waste of time and money.BIt can help him find a new job at school.CIt is a good chance for family gathering.DIt helps him become a good father and husband.解析：选D推理判断题。由第三段可知，Pavel说尽管参加这个活动会占用一些赚钱的时间，但这是一个和儿子共度美好时光、思考如何改善夫妻关系的好机会。由此可知，他认为这个活动不但会使他成为一个好父亲，还会成为一个好丈夫。11According to Victor

28、 Visotski, _.Aa father has little influence on his daughterBa daughter usually looks down upon her fatherCfathers must learn to balance parenting and workDfathers should play the main role in raising children解析：选C细节理解题。由最后一段可知，Victor Visotski指出男人要像认真工作一样认真承担起做父亲的责任。DI was on a boat racing across the

29、 open ocean off Cancuns coast. I became thrilled as I wondered what this beautiful day had in store for me. I joined one of the ecotours that headed out to sea daily and dropped tourists into the ocean with whale sharks the worlds largest fish! I was fortunate enough to swim with whale sharks previo

30、usly in Belize; they were hard to find and quick to leave. However, this experience would turn out to be quite different!After an hourlong ride at sea, we noticed large black fins (鱼鳍) appearing all around us and I knew immediately we were in for an unforgettable time! With a full boat of 10 people,

31、 we took turns plunging into the sharkfilled waters two at a time with the addition of a guide. We could immediately see enormous whale sharks swimming in every direction around us. Whale sharks are gentle giants, and it is impossible not to wonder at their amazing size and grace as they effortlessl

32、y glide through the water. These huge fish arent afraid of humans, swimming quietly right by us, and even bumping into me on a couple of occasions.The tours allowed for 15 minutes in the water at a time, rotating (使轮流) other tourists in and out. On this day the waves were very strong and several of the passeng