浙江专版18版高中英语Unit3Inventorsandinventions单元综合检测新人教版选修8.docx

1、浙江专版18版高中英语Unit3Inventorsandinventions单元综合检测新人教版选修8Unit 3 Inventors and inventions.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)ADo you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor.“But Im just a kid”， you might be! Dont worry about a little thing like age.For ex

2、ample, one famous inventorBenjamin Franklingot his start when he was only 12.At that young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster.Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!So you dont have to be adult to be an inventor.One thing you do need, though, is someth

3、ing that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination.Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.So what should you do if you have what is a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it.Get input from others about your idea.Then ask them to help you crea

4、te a working modelcalled a prototype(原型) of your idea.Once you have a prototype, you can test it.Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought.At other times, though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.If your idea is

5、 really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it.You will also want an adults help to get a patent for your idea, so that it is protected and cant be stolen by someone else.If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions：Jeanie Low inv

6、ented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11.Its a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink.Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when s

7、he was just 8 for the “pocket diaper(尿布)”， a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.【语篇解读】只要你有想象力，喜欢解决问题，孩子，你就可能成为下一位发明家。1By saying “But Im just a kid”， you probably mean you Aare too young to achieve anything Bcan do anything though you are youngCare old enough

8、to become an inventor Dhave to learn knowledge from other people【解析】 细节理解题。 由第一段中“Dont worry about a little thing like age.”可知，你这么说是想表明你太小，还不能取得任何成就。【答案】A2. Kids are most likely to be inventors probably because they Awould like to make friends with othersBusually work hard at their lessons at school

9、Clike playing all kinds of toys at homeDthink about things in quite different ways【解析】 细节理解题。 由第二段最后一句“Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.”可知，他们看待问题和思考问题的方式不同。【答案】D3. Which of the following can be the main idea of this passage?AKids have curiosity and imagination.BThere are

10、some world famous inventors.CKids are exactly like adults in a way.DIt is possible for kids to be inventors.【解析】 主旨大意题。 本文通过举例说明了孩子成为发明家的可能性。【答案】DBDear John， My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what youve shared about life and positive energy has changed my life.This past

11、year has been one of the hardest for me.I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life.In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasnt until this March that I

12、told myself“no more negativity”as you taught readers in your blog.Since then Ive got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive.When people walk in the front door, Im the first face they see, so I smile big when I say “good morning” to them, especially on Mondays.Instead of waiting for someo

13、ne to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind.The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.One of the biggest things Ive taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job.Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate a

14、bout it, I could make my life fulfilling.All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much, John.My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction.Take care!【语篇解读】本文是Amber写给John的一封信，感谢他在博客中所写的

15、那些鼓励的话给她带来的积极影响。以此告诉我们积极的人生态度是可以给我们带来回报的。4Amber wrote the letter mainly to Aintroduce herself to JohnBtalk about her bad yearCask for some adviceDexpress her thanks【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“All in all，I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So t

16、hank you so much，John.”可知Amber写这封信给John正是为了感谢他的博客给她带来的巨大帮助。故D正确。【答案】D5. What is implied about John in the letter?AHe is a very famous writer.BHe used to live a very negative life.CHe doesnt like sharing his life stories.DHe likes helping others through writing positive blogs.【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“I rea

17、d your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasnt until this March that I told myselfno more negativity as you taught readers in your blog.”可知John在博客里让读者不再消极对待事物了，可知选D项。【答案】D6. What does Ambers change tell us?APractice makes perfect.BBad luck doesnt exist long.CA positive attitude

18、 is rewarding.DA friend in need is a friend indeed.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章三、四段“The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.”和“Yes，it was not an important position，but when I was passionate about it，I could make my life fulfilling.”可知正是因为改变了态度，所以我的生活有了很大的改变，我也获得了自己想

19、要的工作。也就是说积极的态度是可以给我们的生活带来回报的。故C正确。【答案】CCHow fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case.An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the In

20、ternational Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right(dont forget the insides of the teeth)and make sure youre brush

21、ing long enough.“Its kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a daytoday basis，” says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for instance, create a game controlled by your toothbrush.Y

22、ou could score points for beating monsters among your teeth.“We try to make it smart but also fun，” Serval says.Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father.He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth.They said“yes，” but Serval would find their toothbru

23、sh heads dry.He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, for $99 to $199，depending on features.The US.is the first target market.Serval says that one day, itll be possible to replace the brush on the handl

24、e with a brushing unit that also has a camera.The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.【语篇解读】本文介绍了一款新型的牙刷Kolibree的功能以及发明者Serval发明这种产品的原因和目的。7. Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?AIt can sense how users brush their teeth.BIt can track users school performan

25、ce.CIt can detect users fear of seeing a dentist.DIt can help users find their phones.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.”可知这种电子牙刷能够感知到你刷牙用了多长时间，刷的有多么好。故A正确。【答案】A8. What can we learn from Servals words i

26、n Paragraph 3?AYou will find it enjoyable to see a dentist.BYou should see your dentist on a daytoday basis.CYou can brush with the Kolibree as if guided by a dentist.DYoud like a dentist to watch you brush your teeth every day.【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段“Its kind of like having a dentist actually watch your br

27、ushing on a daytoday basis， says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.”可知这款牙刷就像是有一名牙医在注意着你是如何刷牙的。故C项说法正确。【答案】C9. Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun?AIt can be used to update mobile phones.BIt can be used to play mobile phone games.CIt can send messages to other users.DIt can

28、 talk to its developers.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第四段“You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth.We try to make it smart but also fun， Serval says.”可知这款牙刷还能用来玩游戏。这就更增加了它的趣味性。故B正确。【答案】B10. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A. How Serval found out his kids lied to him.BWhy Serval thought brushing

29、 teeth was necessary.CHow Serval taught his kids to brush their teeth.DWhat inspired Serval to invent the toothbrush.【解析】段落大意题。本段主要是叙述Serval 发明这一物品的原因。根据第一句“Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father.”可知他是为了监督孩子更好地刷牙才发明这一产品。故D正确。【答案】D.阅读填句(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

30、，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Running is a very effective way to achieve better health.If you are planning to become a runner, you need to take note of some beginner running tips to make sure you start off your running the right way. 11 This is very important since some people may be diagnosed with some certain con

31、ditions that would make them unfit to run.Having heart or breathing problems，and other illnesses could make the doctor advise you not to take up running.Talk to your doctor about your plans and ask for his or her advice on whether you should start your plans or not.Everybody can run，but running long

32、er distance is a skill that needs to be trained. 12 The bottom line is to stat slow and gradually increase your pacing and distance.You will be surprised at your progress in just a matter of weeks.Most experienced runners keep a running log to help them monitor their progress. 13 In your record book，log your distance，time，and type of workout，you can also add other inform