人教版新课标高中英语 学年 选修 七 Unit 3 Under the Sea单元综合测试 含答案详解.docx

1、人教版新课标高中英语 学年 选修 七 Unit 3 Under the Sea 单元综合测试 含答案详解Unit 3Under the Sea 单元测试本套试卷总分120分。考试时间100分钟。选择题部分 .阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)ASwimming along a river in western Florida, a newborn manatee(海牛) calls out for her mother. But the baby hears no answer. The mother has disappeared, possibl

2、y frightened away by a passing motorboat. Longing for her mum􀆳s gentle touch, the confused manatee begins rubbing against the closest big thing she can finda boat.From his home beside the river, Richard Dash sees the manatee rubbing against the boat. He keeps a close watch on the animal, ho

3、ping the mother will appear. But after two hours, she􀆳s still alone. Dash calls the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for help. “A baby manatee needs its mother to show it where to find food,” says Andrew Garrett, a rescue coordinator(协调员) at the organization, “Without a mot

4、her􀆳s guidance, chances of survival are pretty much zero.”A rescue team rushes to the scene to catch the newborn manatee, and then takes off for the rehabilitation(康复) centre at Lowry Park Zoo. After arriving at the centre, the manatee is given a check-up by the workers. The doctor􀆳

5、;s exam shows that the manatee, now named Kee, is dangerously underweight. The baby is placed in a pool where the workers give her 24-hour care. Gradually, Kee puts on pounds and gains strength.A few weeks later, an adult manatee recovering at the centre from an accident has a baby. This gives the a

6、nimal-care manager Virginia Edmonds an idea. She decides to introduce Kee to the new mum, named Della. Edmonds hopes that Della will raise Kee alongside her own baby, Pal.So the workers place the three manatees in the same pool. Within hours Della is nursing Kee with her milk. Soon Kee is getting al

7、l of her food from Della. 1. The manatee described in Paragraph 1 is in a state of .A.comfort B.excitement C. anger D. puzzlement2. What do we know about Richard Dash?A.He􀆳s not familiar with the river. B.He􀆳s the owner of the boat.C.He􀆳s sure the mother won􀆳t ret

8、urn. D.He􀆳s quite worried about the manatee.3. At the rehabilitation centre, the manatee .A.is checked up once a day B. is given full-time care C.isn􀆳t taken good care of D. is becoming overweight BWe love the sea. We swim into it, live near it, build beside it, and even imagine ab

9、out living under the sea. But we􀆳re terrified of it, too. For much of our history, we have turned to “hard engineering” to control the marine (海洋) environment and manage its influence on us. We build dams, sea walls and channels. But all these efforts seem to fail. The sea has a habit of ta

10、king back its own. And we suffer.Johnston, a marine ecologist, is advocating for “blue engineering”the marine version of the “green engineering” movement on land that has seen nations like Singapore building the walls and roofs of the concrete jungle with plant life.We are expanding further into the

11、 marine environment. This practice does harm to marine ecosystems. We􀆳re loving the sea to death, but we􀆳ve not been thinking about the design of structures (建筑物) with respect to ecology. Some coastal structures create shade, which reduces the growth of seaweed. Bright lights at ni

12、ght contuse species such as turtles. That􀆳s why blue engineering comes in.Throughout the world people are starting to turn things around. Researchers with the World Harbour Project are creating tiles (瓦片) similar to the natural structures found on rocky shores with 3-D printing technology.

13、These make more attractive homes for marine creatures. Researchers are also actively seeding these tiles with local seaweeds and creatures such as the Sydney rock oyster, which is particularly good at improving water quality. Twelve harbours around the world are taking part in this marine tile exper

14、iment, each working with their own unique marine life.It􀆳s a far cry from the days when huge number of old tyres were thrown into the sea to build “artificial reefs” (人工礁石). Those clumsy early attempts are now costing millions to remove, showing just how far we have yet to go in understandi

15、ng how best to co-habit with the underwater world.4.What do we know about “hard engineering”?A. It has improved sea environment.B. It can control the influence of sea.C. It has failed to achieve its purpose.D. It makes living under the sea impossible.5.Para. 3 is mainly about the to introduce the pr

16、oject of “blue engineering”.A. drawbacks B. reasons C. procedures D. measures6.Which of the following is a form of the “blue engineering”?A. Constructing buildings with plant life.B. Expanding into marine environments.C. Creating an artificial reef with old tyres.D. Building structures benefiting se

17、a creatures.CWhales, like dolphins, belong to a group of mammals (哺乳动物) called “cetacean”. This name comes from a Latin word meaning “large sea animal”. There are at least seventy-five kinds of cetaceans. Scientists divide the various kinds into two major groupsbaleen whales, which do not have teeth

18、, and toothed whales, which have teeth. Whales have the same basic shape as fish, but they differ from fish in many ways. The most noticeable difference is the tail. Fish have vertical (垂直的) tail fins(鳍), but whales have horizontal tail fins. Fish breathe by means of gills (腮), while whales have lun

19、gs (肺) and must come to the surface to breathe. But they can hold their breath for long periods. Like other mammals, whales give birth to live young and feed them with milk produced by the mother􀆳s body. Most fish, however, lay eggs and do not feed their young. Whales are also warm-bloodedt

20、hat is, their body temperature remains about the same all the time. Almost all fish are cold-blooded. Their body temperature changes with changes in the temperature of the water. Whales have a highly developed brain and they are highly advanced life forms. They sing to their young, engage in complex

21、 family relationships, and their communication skills are fine.In December 2005, a whale, after being rescued from fishing nets, didn􀆳t just swim back to deep water. It hung around and touched each of the divers with its mouth. “Knowing that it was free, it stopped about a foot away from me

22、, pushed me around a little bit and had some fun,” said dive master James Moskito. He thought it was “one of the most fantastic moments” of his life. 7. According to Paragraph 1, which of the following shows the correct relationship?A.Mammals are a type of cetacean. B.Cetaceans are not a type of mam

23、mal.C.Whales belong to the cetacean family. D.Mammals are a type of whale.8.Which of the following is NOT the difference between whales and fish?A.Whales breathe by means of lungs. B.Whales have tail fins.C.Whales feed their young with milk. D.A whale􀆳s body temperature rarely changes.9.Wha

24、t are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?A.How whales catch their food. B.How whales live in the ocean. C.The differences between whales and fish. D.Whales are highly advanced life forms.10.Why didn􀆳t the whale swim back to the sea after it was saved?A.It lost its way in the sea. B.It was seri

25、ously wounded. C.It was frightened by the divers. D.It wanted to thank the divers.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。How to plan a holiday trip11 Whether it􀆳s to Grandma􀆳s house, a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway, these yearly road trips can of

26、ten be the source of dread and stress. The thought of being trapped in the car with restless children or the possibility of car trouble along the way is enough to make anyone consider staying home. 12Plan out the route for your car trip. If you􀆳re planning on driving to your holiday destina

27、tion, a little planning can help make your trip easy and uneventful. 13 Remember, it􀆳s likely that you won􀆳t be the only person on the road during the holidays, and traffic is always a factor. Alternate routes or short cuts can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to

28、your destination sooner. This information can also come in handy in case of road construction or other situations that might block your primary route.14 Although travelling by air can be quick and convenient, it can also be much more expensive. Start planning your trip early to take advantage of the

29、 advance-purchase discounts and avoid sold out flights. Many airlines become extremely busy during the holidays so booking in advance can also help ensure that you get the flights that you want. High traffic destinations such as New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta can be extremely crowded during the ho

30、lidays. If you have the option, consider booking your flight to a nearby airport and renting a car for the short drive to your destination.Consider your luggage needs. If you􀆳re travelling by car, the issue of luggage is only important with regards to the amount of room needed. Before you b

31、egin packing, think about how many people will be in your vehicle and how much room they will need to travel comfortably. This could affect the number of bags that you can take along. 15 Not only is the possibility of lost luggage an issue, but most airlines now charge extra for checked baggage.For

32、a family of four, carrying a few bags each could result in several hundred dollars worth of baggage fees during your trip. Try to pack as lightly as possible.A. As an alternative to driving or flying, check into the possibility of travelling by train.B. Plan your trip to avoid peak travel times.C. L

33、uckily, with a little planning, these situations can be avoided.D. Book airline tickets.E. Each year, millions of people load up the family car and set out on a holiday trip.F. For travelling by air, the number of bags that you take is a much bigger concern.G. Consider your starting point and desired destination, and investigate several possible