1、Unit 3Section .阅读理解Measles (麻疹), which once killed 450 children each year and disabled even more, was nearly wiped out in the United States 14 years ago by the universal use of the MMR vaccine (疫苗)But the disease is making a comeback, caused by a growing antivaccine movement and misinformation that
2、is spreading quickly.Already this year, 115 measles cases have been reported in the USA, compared with 189 for all of last year.The numbers might sound small, but they are the leading edge of a dangerous trend.When vaccination rates are very high, as they still are in the nation as a whole, everyone
3、 is protected.This is called “herd immunity”， which protects the people who get hurt easily, including those who cant be vaccinated for medical reasons, babies too young to get vaccinated and people on whom the vaccine doesnt work.But herd immunity works only when nearly the whole herd joins in.When
4、 some refuse vaccination and seek a free ride, immunity breaks down and everyone is in even bigger danger.Thats exactly what is happening in small neighborhoods around the country from Orange County, California, where 22 measles cases were reported this month, to Brooklyn, NY., where a 17yearold cau
5、sed an outbreak last year.The resistance to vaccine has continued for decades, and it is driven by a real but very small risk.Those who refuse to take that risk selfishly make others suffer.Making things worse are state laws that make it too easy to opt out (决定不参加) of what are supposed to be require
6、d vaccines for all children entering kindergarten.Seventeen states allow parents to get an exemption (豁免), sometimes just by signing a paper saying they personally object to a vaccine.Now, several states are moving to tighten laws by adding new regulations for opting out.But no one does enough to li
7、mit exemptions.Parents ought to be able to opt out only for limited medical or religious reasons.But personal opinions? Not good enough.Everyone enjoys the lifesaving benefits vaccines provide, but theyll exist only as long as everyone shares in the risks.文章大意：本文是一篇健康方面的短文阅读。文章主要是介绍了曾经致命且几乎消失了的麻疹在近年
8、来卷土重来，究其原因，是少数人拒绝注射疫苗，导致了自己及他人的健康受损，作者借此呼吁每个人都注射麻疹疫苗。1.What does the first two paragraphs suggest？_C_AInformation about measles spreads quickly.BAntivaccine movement has its medical reasons.CA few measles cases can start a dangerous trend.DThe outbreak of measles attracts the public attention.解析：推理判
9、断题。根据文章第一、二段及第二段第一句话“The numbers might sound small but they are the leading edge of a dangerous trend”可知，美国麻疹病例数量证明了麻疹正在回潮，麻疹患者的数量虽然小，但是他们却是一种危险趋势的前沿。从而可以推断出，一些麻疹病例可能引发一种危险的趋势。故选C。2.Herd immunity works well when _C_.Aexemptions are allowedBseveral vaccines are used togetherCthe whole neighborhood is
10、 involved inDnew regulations are added to the state laws解析：细节理解题。根据第三段“But herd immunity works only when nearly the whole herd joins in.”可知，只有群体中所有人都参与进来了群体免疫才会有用。故选C。3.What is the main reason for the comeback of measles？_D_AThe overuse of vaccine.BThe lack of medical care.CThe features of measles i
11、tself.DThe choice of some people.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“But the disease is making a comeback，caused by a growing antivaccine movement and misinformation that is spreading quickly.”可知，那些反对注射疫苗的人以及错误传播的消息导致了麻疹疾病的复发，从而可以推断出，一些人选择拒绝注射疫苗导致麻疹的卷土重来。故选D。4.What is the purpose of the passage？_C_ATo introduce the idea
12、 of exemption.BTo discuss methods to cure measles.CTo stress the importance of vaccination.DTo appeal for equal rights in medical treatment.解析：推理判断题。本文主要是介绍了麻疹在历史上带来的危害，以及为什么会有这样的情况，最根本原因还是那些不注射疫苗的人导致的，所以可以推断出本文的目的是强调疫苗的作用。故选C。.完形填空Once upon a time，there was a poor man.His _1.A_ was also very poora
13、small and empty house，which was _2.B_ with spider webs (蜘蛛网)People tried to _3.D_ coming into his house and the poor man thought that poverty (贫困) was the _4.C_ for his unlucky life.Then，the poor man_5.B_ a wise man and told him about his poverty.The man felt sorry for the poor man and gave him a va
14、se.“This will save you from _6.A_，” the wise man said.The poor man took the vase from the wise man and wanted to _7.D_ it at first and then spend the money on drinking, as usual.Besides，why would he_8.C_ such a beautiful thing？After looking at the vase carefully，he brought it back to his_9.D_，put it
15、 on the table and started watching it again.“Its not right for such a beautiful thing to be _10.B_，” the poor man thought.So he _11.B_ some flowers and put them into the vase.It became even _12.C_.“Not good that such a beautiful thing stands next to a spider web，” the poor man_13.B_ again.So the poo
16、r man started _14.A_ his house.And it became clear that his house wasnt poor，_15.C_ rather warm and comfortable.And the poor man wasnt a poor man anymore，but a hardworking host，who had no time to think about poverty.文章大意：本文讲的是一个智者送了一个花瓶给一个穷人，最终帮助这个穷人成了一个勤奋的人。1AhomeBchild Chealth Dvillage解析：根据破折号后的内容
17、“a small and empty house”可知他的家也很穷。home家；child孩子；health健康；village村子。故选A。2Atreated BfilledCbuilt Dcovered解析：treat对待；fill填充；build建设；cover覆盖。固定词组：be filled with.充满了。故选B。3Aconsider BforgetCenjoy Davoid解析：句意：人们尽量避免来他的家，因为他们不想来这样一个脏的地方。consider认为；forget忘记；enjoy喜爱；avoid避免。故选D。4Aproblem BresultCreason Dchang
18、e解析：句意：这个穷人认为贫穷是他不幸生活的原因。problem问题；result结果；reason原因，理由；change变化。故选C。5Ahelped BmetCthanked Dprotected解析：句意：这个穷人遇见了一个智者，并把自己的贫穷告诉了他。help帮助；meet遇见；thank感谢；protect保护。故选B。6Apoorness BdeathCdanger Dtrouble解析：句意：它将把你从贫穷里挽救出来。poorness贫穷；death死亡；danger危险；trouble麻烦。poorness与上文反复出现的poverty相一致。故选A。7Adraw Bstud
19、yCthrow Dsell解析：句意：穷人起初想把花瓶卖掉，然后像平常一样买酒喝。由“and then spend the money”可知，应是先把花瓶卖掉换成钱。故选D。8Abring BbuyCneed Dlike解析：句意：另外，他为什么需要这样一个美丽的东西呢？bring拿来，带来；buy买；need需要；like喜欢。故选C。9Aschool BfarmCshop Dhouse解析：由下文“put it on the table”可知他把花瓶带回了他的房子里。故选D。10Abig BemptyCold Dsafe解析：由下文“some flowers and put them in
20、to the vase”可知，开始花瓶应是空的，而他认为这样美丽的东西是空的，这有点不合适。所以他才会摘花放进去。11Aplanted BpickedCstole Dborrowed解析：由“and put them into the vase”可知，他摘了一些花放进了花瓶里。plant种植；pick摘，捡；steal偷；borrow借。故选B。12Amore expensive BstrangerCmore beautiful Dstronger解析：句意：它变得更美丽了。more expensive更贵的；stranger更奇怪的；more beautiful更美丽的；stronger更强
21、壮的。故选C。13Aexpected BthoughtCbelieved Ddoubted解析：由上文“the poor man thought”可知选B项。14Acleaning BcheckingCmoving Dchoosing解析：由下文“He cleaned the dust，washed the floor and whitened the walls.”可知，这个穷人开始打扫房子。clean打扫；check核对，检查；move移动；choose选择。故选A。15Aor BforCbut Dand解析：句意：他的房子不再脏而是温暖、舒适的。or或者，否则；for为了；but而是，但
22、是；and和。故选C。.应用文写作假设你是新华中学的高三学生李华，看到很多同学因为学习而忽略了体育锻炼，打算给学校英语报社投稿，鼓励同学们加强体育锻炼，注重身体健康。请按照以下要点，以“Health and Sports”为题写一篇英语短文。写作要点：1.身体健康的重要性；2.运动对大家的好处；3.你的建议。注意：词数80个左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_参考范文：Health and SportsGood health is very important to everyone.A healthy person can always be energetic and enjoy hi
23、s life.A person who is in poor health cannot work well.When it comes to keeping healthy, playing sports enjoys widespread popularity among people.As high school students, we must study hard and take many important exams, which may make many students feel nervous.So its necessary to take exercise reg
24、ularly to help make muscles strong.Whats more, while playing, we get relaxed, which can help us study more efficiently.Since sports can make us physically and mentally healthy, we should do sports every day no matter how busy we are.Do remember that good health is the best wealth.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给
25、段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写的词数应为150左右。My name is John and I must share with you an event which took place on Flight 1553 out of DCAMy wife and I were traveling to Miami to celebrate an achievement for her and as you can imagine, we were looking forward to fun, sun and laughter.We boarded the aircraft,
26、without a care in the world.It was cold in Washington and we were ready for Florida.Shortly after taking my seat, I began to feel sick.I knew something wasnt right but just couldnt find out what was happening .Being a doctor and a stubborn man, I resisted efforts by my wife to call for assistance.As
27、 the aircraft began its departure roll, I lost consciousness for a short amount of time.As I came around, I quickly realized a few things.Firstly, something very bad had happened to me .Secondly, the aircraft was too heavy with the fuel to go back home.Thirdly, my loss of consciousness had been so d
28、eep that I found myself out of control.So not only did I have a medical issue to deal with, but I also had to figure out how to deal with an embarrassing experience.My wife gathered the crew as soon as it was safe to move about and I made my way to the washroom to attempt to clean up.I did my best a
29、nd the flight crew members were so supportive，checking on me often and reassuring me that there was nothing to be embarrassed about.It was their sympathy and support that helped me so much.During the flight they kept watching over me and I suddenly had a small group of nurse, bringing blankets, food
30、, drinks and caring and smile.I was thankful to them.Paragraph 1：Upon landing, I remained in my seat, allowing other people to go first._Paragraph 2：Hearing that , the captain left and returned a couple minutes later with a pair of his own blue jeans._参考范文：Paragraph 1：Upon landing, I remained in my
31、seat, allowing other people to go first.As I was in my seat, I looked up and see the captain standing with a warm smile.“What can I do for you？” the captain asked.I told him I was OK.I was very embarrassed and concerned because of the previous things.He said, “What sizes of pants do you wear？” His v
32、oice was full of care.I was puzzled and replied，“34Paragraph 2：Hearing that, the captain left and returned a couple minutes later with a pair of his own blue jeans.The man opened his own luggage and gave a complete stranger his pants.I didnt know what to say.Then I looked at my wife, who smiled and，without saying a word, let me know it was OK.I made my way to the exit and he said ，“Change on the aircraft.It is fine.”Because of the experience, I was thankful to him for his kindness.I made up my mind to treat others with kindness.
