河南省林州市第一中学高中英语Unit4Globalwarming单元综合测试新人教版选修6.doc

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1、Unit 4 Global warming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。A Known as the worlds first-ever cloned camel, Injaz was born in Dubai on April 8, 2009. Injazs real mother was killed in an accident in 2005, but scientists saved the DNA and injected it into an empty

2、egg cell (卵细胞) of Injazs new mother. With camel racing being big business in Dubai, such a breakthrough means a lot. Carbon Copy or Cc surprised everyone when she was born. For a start she had a grey stripe (条纹) running down her white back whereas her real mother, Rainbow, sported more of a gold and

3、 brown style. Then, when Cc started to play, she was found to be rather playful. Rainbow, however, had always been shy and disinterested. Born on July 7, 1999, Daisy was cloned from a 13-year-old cow named Aspen. Scientists had often worried that cloning the DNA of an elderly animal would result in

4、health problems for the newborn animal. But Daisy proved doubters wrong when she was able to give birth naturally two years later. Dewey became the worlds first-ever cloned deer when he was born on May 23, 2003 at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Texas. Dewey is a white-taileddeer and became th

5、e fifth animal the college had successfully cloned, the others being a pig, cattle, goats and a cat. Little Idaho Gem celebrated a double when he was born in May 2003 becoming both the worlds first cloned mule (骡) and the worlds first clone connected to the horse family. Financed by a wealthy mule-r

6、acing person, Idaho Gem, along with another cloned mule, Idaho Star, was sent to a trainer for a successful career on the track. In October 2005 two wolves in Korea were successfully cloned to avoid extinction. Snuwolf and Snuwolffy were born in the Seoul Zoo. Unfortunately Snuwolf died in August 20

7、09 from an infection which had absolutely nothing to do with the cloning process according to the scientists.21. Both Injaz and Idaho Gem _.A. were born in a college in TexasB. lost their mother in an accidentC. have something to do with sportsD. have suffered serious health problems22. Why were peo

8、ple surprised at Carbon Copy?A. Her tail was much longer than her mothers.B. She didnt look or act exactly like her real mother.C. She didnt show any interest in the other cats.D. Her back was much brighter than her mothers.23. What can we learn about Snuwolf?A. It died of a heart attack in August 2

9、009.B. It lived in the Seoul Zoo for eight years.C. It gave birth to two healthy baby wolves.D. It is a kind of animal in danger of dying out.24. Where can we most probably read this text?A. In a science report. B. In a personal diary.C. In a travel magazine. D. In a geography textbook.B A tiny vill

10、age in Guatemala is now in great need of garbage. Elsewhere in San Pablo, the Philippines, the locals have nearly exhausted all the available supply of plastic bottles at the dump. Both of them are looking for interesting ways of using these materials. In Guatemala, it all began with a volunteer, La

11、ura Kutner, who wanted to help the village of Granados rebuild their dangerous school building. As there was no concrete (混凝土), Kutner and the village set about finding creative ideas with local resources. Trashed plastic bottles formed the inside of the schools walls. The bottles were filled with u

12、seless plastic bags to give them strength, and wrapped together into blocks by using wire (金属丝). A thin coat of cement and paint gave the finishing touch to the walls. Finding the material to fill 6,000 bottles required for building the school was really not that easy. Each student had to find and f

13、ill at least 20 bottles with plastic bags. The process took many months and in the meanwhile, the kids cleaned up the hillsides so thoroughly that they started running out of garbage and had to go to neighboring villages. Meanwhile in San Pablo, people gathered as many plastic bottles as they could

14、find, and then used them to build themselves a completely new school. Filled with adobe (砖坯), these bottles are actually about three times stronger than concrete, making this “bottle school” quite a strong building and much cheaper. Glass bottles form the windows while flattened juice cases make the

15、 schools roof (屋顶). PVC pipes between the bottles serve as air vents (通风口), and reduce the need for electric fans inside the classroom. Architect Illac Diaz is the person behind this amazing project which includes a plan to build 8 classrooms and a library. While plastic bottles have been a convenie

16、nt invention, poor recycle practices have made them the fastest growing source of garbage on our planet. Luckily, working models in Guatemala and the Philippines are being reproduced in many parts of the world. 25. When the school in Granados was rebuilt, _.A. all materials were ready in a few weeks

17、B. plastic bottles played an important roleC. more than 6,000 students came to helpD. a great amount of concrete was used26. What can we learn about the new school in San Pablo?A. It cost more money than expected.B. It is completely made of plastic bottles.C. It is equipped with many electric fans.D

18、. It used adobe to fill the bottles.27. Which best describes the authors attitude in the text?A. Positive. B. Dissatisfied.C. Cautious. D. Worried.28. What would be the best title for the text?A. No bottles, no schoolsB. The different uses of recycled bottlesC. Your plastic bottles, childrens future

19、D. How plastic bottles ruin the environmentC Mrs. Herrick and Mr. Gosnell have known each other for more than 35 years and have been out fishing together more than 500 times. The ordeal (苦难经历) for Mr. Gosnell and fishing partner Colleen Herrick began when their boat hit something in the Hauraki Gulf

20、 on May 26, 2009. After the 4.8 m boat sank in 10 to 15 seconds, Mr. Gosnell decided to swim back to get help to Mrs. Herrick, who was holding on to its side. Mr. Gosnell, 42, said it was Mrs. Herricks calmness that saved their lives. “The last pocket of air in the nose of the boat was almost gone,

21、with both of us holding on. But Colleen remained amazingly calm. We made the decision that because I was the stronger swimmer, I should go for help.” He swam against the water for more than an hour, broke two toes and ran on rocks to get help to save a drowning friend. Meanwhile, Mrs. Herrick, 53, s

22、aid she counted stars and thought of her eight grandchildren. “I wasnt afraid because I knew Mr. Gosnell,” Mrs. Herrick said. Mrs. Herrick was eventually found and picked up just over an hour after the boat sank. She was soon taken by ambulance to Middlemore Hospital. “When they came back and I aske

23、d if she had been found alive they said yes I just broke down. All that had been worth it,” Mr. Gosnell said. Eleven days before, on May 15, a Cornishman who saved a girl from a swimming pool on his wedding day has been called a hero by his wife. Todd Sweeney was preparing for the wedding ceremony w

24、hen he saw a girl lying on the bottom of a swimming pool. The 40-year-old dived into the pool and resuscitated the teenager, who was believed to have suffered a heart attack. The youngster, who was part of a group from London, had turned blue. Three hours after saving the girl, who made a full recov

25、ery, Mr. Sweeney and his fiance (未婚妻) Heather Bowden got married.29. On May 26, 2009, Mrs. Herrick _.A. almost lost her life in the Hauraki GulfB. had a good harvest when fishing with Mr. GosnellC. counted stars with her eight grandchildren in a boatD. found Mr. Gosnell wasnt the man she had known 3

26、0. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Gosnell?A. Helpful but proud. B. Strict but friendly.C. Caring and reliable. D. Honest and generous.31. By saying “resuscitated the teenager”, the author means _.A. Todd Sweeney stopped the teenager swimmingB. Todd Sweeney asked the teenager to calm do

27、wnC. Todd Sweeney taught the teenager how to swimD. Todd Sweeney brought the teenager back to life32. What can we learn from the two stories?A. Fishing does the old a lot of good.B. Water is heartless, but humans are not.C. It is dangerous for children to swim alone.D. It is important to mind your o

28、wn business.D Plastic surgery (整形手术) can be a money-making career choice for someone who wants the ability to make others more beautiful and offer life-saving techniques to address burns and extreme deformations (畸形). However, there are advantages and disadvantages in becoming a plastic surgeon. Pla

29、stic surgeons are among the highest paid medical professionals. According to the Health Care Training Center website, plastic surgeons with one to two years of experience bring home an average of $237,000 per year. Those with three or more years of experience bring home an average of $412,000 per ye

30、ar, and plastic surgeons with several years under their belts may earn around $812,000 per year. Plastic surgeons often get to sculpt entire faces or parts of the body. It is one of the more creative fields of medicine, as they are able to use their skills to shape skin and bones, especially when th

31、e work is done on someone in need, such as a burn victim or a child born with a deformed face. The ability to make vast changes in the way people view themselves is a rewarding highlight of this career. Plastic surgeons must undergo quite a bit of schooling and strict certification (认定) processes be

32、fore they are able to practice medicine. The schooling process is lengthy and costly, considering plastic surgeons must get a bachelors degree and then attend medical school. Upon graduating from medical school, plastic surgeons must then do five to six years of residency (住院医生实习期). Once they enter

33、the field professionally, many choose to become certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which offers credibility as a plastic surgery professional. Although plastic surgeons can do a lot for those who wish to look better, they are still sometimes respected less because of the work they d

34、o. Plastic surgeons work with men and women who want to make changes in their faces and bodies for vanity (虚荣) purposes. Because of the serious nature of any surgery, other surgeons may look down on plastic surgeons willing to work with patients taking such a serious risk for beauty.33. The second p

35、aragraph is mainly about plastic surgeons _.A. income B. work experienceC. creativity D. social position34. According to the text, plastic surgeons _.A. pay little for their educationB. attend medical school right after high schoolC. put great effort into their careerD. work as professionals right a

36、fter graduation35. Why are plastic surgeons looked down upon sometimes?A. They are concerned only about their personal vanities.B. They dont show enough respect for other surgeons.C. They are helping those who are fond of show.D. They are not of professional standard.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

37、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 stay in shape during the winter Staying in shape during the long, cold winter is more difficult than at any other time of year. Now, here are a few ways that will help a lot.Exercise while watching TV When your favorite television shows are on, get up off the sof

38、a and do some exercise. 36 And running in place during commercials (电视广告), leg lifts, or sit-ups can easily be done while you are watching TV. Go for a walk 37 You just need ten minutes before breakfast or after dinner. This can quickly help keep you in shape, knock off the pounds and help keep you

39、healthy during the winter.Stay away from fast-food restaurants The fat and calories associated with fast food can do a lot of damage to your body. 38 A big pot of vegetable soup, beans or delicious winter greens can be prepared on the weekend and divided to be eaten during the week.Take the dog for

40、a walk When it is time to walk the dog, do it yourself. 39 You can add a little jogging (慢跑) to the routine to burn even more calories. 40 A day of sweeping and making beds can easily burn hundreds of calories. These are activities that can make your home shine and they can help keep you in better s

41、hape. A. Do the cleaningB. Start an exercise classC. Take a walk around your neighborhood.D. This is an easy way to add activity to your day.E. However, it is important to remain as active as possible.F. It is best to eat healthy food that you prepare yourself.G. Just make sure you keep moving inste

42、ad of sitting there.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Most people have at least heard of one story or another involving someone who seemingly died of a broken heart, but is that 41 ? Could it be that the proper functioning of our immun

43、e system is directly connected to love, or 42 by that? Surely it is true. When I was a child I 43 my grandparents story and how they followed each other closely in 44 . How we deal with love or the loss of it mainly 45 our psychological (心理的) habits, but the consequences of our joys and 46 can be se

44、en in the way our body functions. We all have an endocrine (内分泌) system, which is 47 several glands (腺), such as the pineal gland, pituitary gland and thymus gland etc. The 48 of your thymus directly shows the state of your overall health as well as your ability to 49 infection and keep energy level

45、s. Now, the heart is 50 to be an organ that is actually associated with love and other 51 . When someone is 52 he will most likely suffer from things like sadness or worry, which are known to cause 53 damage to the body if the 54 lasts for long periods of time. Perhaps this 55 between love and the i

46、mmune system explains why we feel 56 ill when our feelings are hurt. As the story in my 57 goes: my grandparents 58 each other deeply, which meant that when one of them passed away, the other also 59 a lot. It destroyed the others immune system, and even resulted in the others death. 60 , we need to

47、 be optimistic as this will surely help us to live longer. 41. A. possible B. important C. perfect D. necessary42. A. acceptedB. affected C. removed D. forgotten43. A. waited forB. showed off C. thought ofD. heard of44. A. deathB. nature C. sight D. difficulty45. A. talks about B. looks into C. depends