高考英语总复习闯关密训卷 Unit03 Inventors and inventions 必修8.docx

1、高考英语总复习闯关密训卷 Unit03 Inventors and inventions 必修82013届高考一轮复习单元测试卷（全国通用）选修八Unit 3 Inventors and inventions第一节 单项填空从、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. The boy was caught _in the examinaton room and was later punished for that.A .cheat B. cheated C. cheating D. to cheat2.The young man, _two attemps to

2、 climb the high mountain, decided to have another try this year. A. making B. made C. having made D. has made3. Helen plays the paino well, _her favourite instrument is the violin.A. so B. yet C. or D. for4. -Why cant I smoke here? -At no time_in the meeting room. A. is smoking permitted B. smoking

3、is permitted C. smoking is it permitted D. does smoking permit5. They were so late that they _had time to catch the train. A . almost B. hardly C. nearly D. simply6. -Did you open the door? -Yes. I remembered _it before you arrived.A. opening B. being opened C. to open D. to have opened7. _, the pla

4、yers tried their best to win the game for their class.A. Greatly encouraged B. Having greatly encouragedC. To be greatly encouraged D. When encouraging8. _made both her parents angry.A. Betty comes home lately at night B. Betty coming home late at nightC. Betty came home late at night D. Bettys comi

5、ng home late at night9. Not only Dick but also Jack and I_interested in Chinese folk songs A. am B. is C. have D . are10. The wider China opens its door to the outside world, the more people find _important and necessary to study foreign languages. A . is B. them C. it D. more11. _the morning of the

6、 second day of the meeting, Dr. Smith read his paper. A. At B. In C. On D. From12. -You havent been to Beijing,have you? -_. How I wish to go there! A . Yes, I have B. Yes, I havent C. No,I have D. No,I havent13. _is well known, Taiwan is part of China. A . As B. That C. Which D. It14. Duffield Whit

7、e, _of Russian at Weslevan University, said that he was one of the youngest winners of the prize. A. professor B. a professor C. the professor D. one professor15. We firmly believe that war never settles anything. It only _violence. A runs into B comes from C leads to D results from第二节 完形填空阅读下面短文，从短

8、文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。This is a real life story of the engineers building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA back in 1870. The bridge was completed in 1883, after 13 years. In 1869, a creative engineer named John Roebling was 16 by an idea to build a spectacular bridge 1

9、7 New York with the Long Island. 18 , bridge-building experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.Roebling could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he 19 to convince his son Washington,

10、an up and coming engineer, that the bridge 20 could be built. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway, a tragic accident took the life of John Roebling. Washington was also injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which 21 him not being able to talk or wal

11、k. 22 his handicap, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning 23 to complete the bridge and his mind was still as 24 as ever. He didnt want to 25 . Suddenly an idea 26 him. All he could do was move one 27 and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving this, he 28 developed a cod

12、e of communication with his wife.For 13 years Washington tapped out his 29 with his finger on his wifes arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge stands for his determination not to be 30 by circumstances. It stands too as a monument to the love and 31 of his

13、 wife who for 13 years long 32 decoded（解码）the messages of her husband and told the engineers what to do.Perhaps this is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical handicap and achieves a(n) 33 goal. Often when we face obstacles in our day-to-day life, our

14、 hurdles(障碍) seem very small in comparison to what many others have to face. The Brooklyn Bridge shows us that 34 that seem impossible can be realized with determination and persistence(坚持), no matter what the 35 are.16. A. inspired B. promoted C. awarded D. presented17. A. collecting B. connecting

15、C. contacting D. combining18. A. Therefore B. Instead C. However D. So19. A. tried B. persuaded C. managed D. demanded20. A. in fact B. in turn C. in need D. in general21. A. brought in B. resulted in C.put in D. took in22. A. In case of B. Because of C.In terms of D. In spite of23. A. desire B. emo

16、tion C. feeling D. impression24. A. enthusiastic B. sharp C. eager D. aware25. A. break down B. make out C. give up D. take up26. A. hit B. beat C. knocked D. patted27. A. hand B. arm C. finger D. foot28. A. slowly B. swiftly C. quickly D. gently29. A. descriptions B. introductions C. instructions D

17、. explanations30. A. controlled B. affected C. harmed D. hurt31. A. contribution B. devotion C. responsibility D. attention32. A. patiently B. hopefully C. thankfully D. occasionally33. A. practical B. beneficial C. particular D. impossible34. A. ideas B. choices C. dreams D. challenges35. A. diffic

18、ulties B. conditions C. situations D. positions第三节：阅读理解认真阅读下列短文， A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHow often do you use your car? Can you use your car less often? Do you know the following facts in the UK? About 50% of all car journeys are just for fun. Over 80% people go to work by car. 25% car jour

19、neys are under two miles. 70% car journeys are under five miles.WALKING & CYCLINGInstead of using the car for short journeys, why not walk or ride a bicycle? Walking is a most popular form of exerciseits healthy and it can save you money. If you work nearby, try walking or cycling instead of driving

20、. BUSES Bus companies are using new buses: some run on new fuels which produce less pollution; some have easier access for disabled and old people. There are special traffic lanes (行车道) to make bus journeys easier and more reliable. So do something to help solve the pollution problemlet the bus take

21、 you to work and your children to school. TRAINSAll car journeys, long or short, can be hard work. For some trips it is wiser to take the train. Leave your car at home and walk, cycle or take a bus to and from the station. Train travel is fast, safe and comfortable. Train tickets are not always expe

22、nsive; some are quite cheap at discount.36. How many of car journeys are just for fun in the UK? A. 25%. B. About 50% C. 70%。 D. Over 80%.37. The writer believes that _ can give children valuable road experience. A. walking to school B. travelling by train C. taking new fuel buses D. having car jour

23、neys for fun 38. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To teach people how to use the buses. B. To encourage people to travel by train. C. To advise people to use cars less often. D. To tell people to obey traffic rules. BI had to knock on the taxi to get his attention. Finally, the driver, a

24、 man about 60, looked up from behind the wheel and apologized, “Im sorry, but I was reading a letter.” He sounded as if he had a cold or a cough. Since I was in no hurry, I told him to finish his letter. He shook his head, explaining that he had already read it several times and almost knew it by he

25、art. Curious, I asked whether it was from a child or maybe a grandchild. “This isnt family,” he replied. “Though he might just as well have been a regular member of the family, Old Ed and I grew up together.” They were always friends. But since he moved away from the neighborhood 30 years ago, itd g

26、enerally just been postcards at Christmas time between them. A couple of weeks ago, Ed died. “I should have kept in touch.” He repeated this, more to himself than to me. To comfort him, I said sometimes we just didnt seem to find the time. “But we used to find the time,” he said. “Take a look.” He h

27、anded the letter over to me.The first sentence “Ive been meaning to write for some time, but Ive always delayed it.” reminded me of myself. It went on to say that he often thought about the good times they had had together. When I read the part where it said “Your friendship really means a lot to me

28、, more than I can say because Im not good at saying things like that”, I found myself nodding in agreement. We had gone several kilometers and were almost at my hotel, so I read the last paragraph: “So I thought youd like to know that I was thinking of you.” And it was ended with “Your Old Friend, T

29、om.”“I thought your friends name was Ed,” I said.“Im Tom,” he explained. “Its a letter I wrote to Ed before I knew hed died. I never put it in the mailbox. I guess I should have written it sooner.” His face was pale as he wiped his eyes with a handkerchief.When I got to my hotel room I didnt unpack

30、right away. I had to write a letter and post it. 39. From Paragraph 4, we learn that the author _. A. often fails to write to his friends B. doesnt want to write to his friends C. had many great moments with his friends D. was good at expressing his feelings to friends40. Who wrote the letter? A. Ol

31、d Ed B. The drivers grandchild C. The author D. Tom41. It can be inferred from the passage that the driver regretted_. A. missing Eds funeral B. moving away from his neighborhood C. forgetting to send Ed Christmas cards D. not being able to keep in touch with EdCThe audience starts to scream and young people all over Britain turn on their TVs. Yes, its Top of the pops! Top of the pops is an amazing 45-year-old programme. Pop stars from all over the