人教版高中英语必修三Unit1 单元测试题一docx.docx

1、人教版高中英语必修三Unit1 单元测试题一docx高中英语学习材料*鼎尚图文理制作*Unit1 单元测试题（一）第卷第二部分： 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。AThe pupils of Grangetown High have been busy getting to know their newest and tallest classmate a 7-meter-tall giraffe outside their school.The giraffe is a huge

2、 sculpture (雕像) made by a local artist. The schools headmaster noticed the sculpture in the artists garden as he drove past one day, and thought it would be perfect for his school. “I knew everyone would love it,” he said, “because our basketball team is known as the Grangetown Giraffes, and they we

3、ar giraffes on their shirts. So I asked them to write a letter to the artist, asking how much it would cost to buy the giraffe. He was very kind and got it ready to deliver (递送) in six weeks all for nothing! It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning, so that the pupils would see it when they got

4、to school on Monday at that time they had no idea that we were getting it.”The artist, Tom Bennett, was a university professor (教授) of chemistry before he left that job in 2006 and only took up metalwork a couple of years ago. “Ive always drawn pictures,” he said. “I can even remember doing it on my

5、 first day at school I drew a horse. I wanted it to be the best horse picture ever, but I dont think I succeeded.” Toms first metalwork was a bicycle for two that he and his wife could go cycling on together. “It was the most uncomfortable bike ever created,” he said, “so I gave up making bicycles a

6、nd went into sculpture instead.”Meanwhile the pupils at Grangetown High are very happy with their new classmate. “Were going to hold a competition to give it a proper name,” said one girl. “Everyone likes the expression on its face, so perhaps that will give us some ideas.”21. According to the text,

7、 the giraffe _.A. was as tall as a basketball playerB. was given to Grangetown High for freeC. was sent to Grangetown High on Monday D. was specially made for a basketball team22. When the pupils got to school on Monday, they probably felt _.A. shy B. sad C. excited D. confident23. What can we learn

8、 about Tom Bennett?A. He showed interest in art at an early age.B. He was good at drawing, especially horses.C. He visited Grangetown High as a professor.D. He learned a lot about sculpture at university.24. Whats the main idea of the text?A. It was a difficult job to name a giraffe.B. Tom Bennett i

9、s well-known as a sculptor.C. The Grangetown Giraffes is a strong team.D. A metal giraffe arrived at Grangetown High. BOver 40 years ago, a country music DJ convention (大会) was held every year in Nashville, Tennessee. Many country performers used to attend (参加) the convention to give their performan

10、ces. Fans would go to Nashville hoping to see their favorite performers. In the end, so many fans began showing up in Nashville that a festival named Fan Fair was born.The first Fan Fair was held in April 1972, in Nashville for four days. Some of country musics biggest stars attended. There were abo

11、ut fifty thousand fans. The first Fan Fair was so successful that planning began almost immediately for 1973. The date was changed to June, when the weather would be better. Over one hundred thousand fans attended the second Fan Fair.Every year brought so many performers and fans to Fan Fair that, i

12、n 1982, it was moved to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Fan Fair stayed at the fairgrounds for another nineteen years.There was always the unexpected during the festival. In 1974, former Beatle Paul McCartney attended. In 1992, more than six hundred reporters from Europe, Asia, and South America we

13、nt to cover the appearance of a popular star, Billy Ray Cyrus, who had introduced a new country line dance. In 1996, Garth Brooks, who made a surprise appearance, signed autographs (签名) for 23 hours. In 2001, Fan Fair returned to downtown Nashville as the worlds biggest country music festival. Now,

14、over one hundred and twenty-five thousand country music fans go to Nashville every June. As you can imagine, those who want to attend Fan Fair must plan ahead. For example, they need to buy a ticket several months ahead of time. Of course, theres much more to prepare.25. According to the text, Fan F

15、air _.A. has a history of more than 50 yearsB. lasts almost half a month every yearC. is the most important music festival in AmericaD. is a time when country music lovers get together26. The second Fan Fair _.A. was held in the spring of 1972B. was more popular than the first oneC. was moved from N

16、ashville to the fairgroundsD. was attended by former Beatle Paul McCartney27. The purpose of the fourth paragraph is to _.A. show why Fan Fair has been popularB. introduce three famous musiciansC. explain how Fan Fair startedD. ask people to attend Fan Fair28. What will the author probably talk abou

17、t next?A. Advice for fans.B. Music in America. C. Education in Nashville.D. The future of country music. C Some unwelcome visitors from North America have been turning up in the waters off the coast of Great Britain. North American lobsters (龙虾) have been found in the North Sea (between Great Britai

18、n and Northwest Europe), far from their own habitat. The lobsters usually live along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. It is impossible that the lobsters could have made the 5,600-kilometre journey on their own. They were probably brought to Britain and then got away from containers

19、. Some of the lobsters that were caught had elastic bands (松紧带) holding their legs shut, like lobsters that are kept in containers in stores or restaurants. Many may have been “set free” from some ships passing through the area. Sometimes passengers order a live lobster from a tank in the dining roo

20、m and then ask the waiter to throw it overboard instead of cooking it. According to official records, 26 North American lobsters have been caught in waters off Great Britain since 1988. However, it is believed many more have been found but not reported. It is against the law to let North American lo

21、bsters come into British waters. If they settle down in European waters, it would be bad for the local lobsters. The two live in the same place and eat the same food. But North American lobsters are larger, stronger and more aggressive (好斗的) than European lobsters, and they produce young more quickl

22、y. As a result, they could take food and space away from the local lobsters, and from other types of shellfish that live in the same area. These lobsters may also carry diseases that could harm the local lobsters.29. Those unwelcome lobsters _.A. could travel 5,600 km a day on their ownB. used to li

23、ve in waters off Great BritainC. would soon disappear in British watersD. might have escaped on the way to Britain30. What can we learn about European lobsters?A. They are growing too fast to be kept under control.B. Shellfish often take away their food and space.C. They are easily harmed by North A

24、merican lobsters.D. People become ill easily if they eat these lobsters.31. The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _.A. discuss B. report C. advertise D. introduce DMost buildings are built to stand up straight, but these look as if they might fall over!The church tower of Suurhus

25、enBuilt in 1450, the 27-metre-high church tower lies in Suurhusen, Germany. It was built in wet land on foundations of oak tree trunks (树干). When the land was drained (排水) later, the wood broke down, causing one side of the tower to be a little lower than the other. In 1975, the tower became a real

26、hazard and people were not allowed to enter until the foundations were made strong again. The lean (倾斜) of the tower is now about five degrees.The Leaning Tower of PisaThe work of building the tower began in 1173, and was finally completed in 1372. In fact, it began to lean after just a couple of fl

27、oors were built. And this condition continued in the centuries after its completion. The tower was finally closed to the public in 1990 after people failed to stabilize (使稳固) its foundations. In 2001, it was reopened after engineers removed soil from underneath its raised side. Now it leans just an

28、angle of 3.97 degrees.Capital Gate of Abu DhabiCompleted in 2011, the Capital Gate tower in Abu Dhabi was designed to lean eighteen degrees. The building stands next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and contains, among other things, a fine hotel with wonderful views of the harbour. Also k

29、nown as the leaning tower of Abu Dhabi, the tower is one of the tallest buildings in the city.Big Ben of London The building leans 0.26 degrees to the northwest. This was mainly caused by the engineering projects (项目) that have been carried out in the ground below it since the late 1800s. The tower,

30、 which has been continuously open since it was completed in 1858, has nowhere near the lean of the Tower of Pisa and is still completely safe to enter. 32. The underlined word “hazard” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. danger B. church C. castle D. treasure33. What can we learn about the Leaning

31、Tower of Pisa?A. It didnt lean until ten years after its completion.B. It took almost two hundred years to complete.C. It was built on foundations of oak tree trunks.D. It has been open since it was completed.34. Which of the following towers leans the most according to the text?A. The church tower

32、of Suurhusen.B. The Leaning Tower of Pisa.C. Capital Gate of Abu Dhabi.D. Big Ben of London.35. What would be the best title for the text?A. The history of towersB. The art of building a towerC. The leaning towers of the worldD. Top four tallest towers in Europe第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Kids and food: advice for parentsIt is important for parents to know how to help their k