1、UNIT 3THE INTERNET(满分：100分建议用时：90分钟)第一部分单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)()1.He told us whether _a picnic was still under discussion.AhaveBhadChavingDto have()2.The owner of the garden allowed us _the garden.Ato enterBenterCenteredDentering()3.With our lives _，we find little time to gather with our friends.Ai
2、mprovingBimprovedCimproveDto improve()4.Is this the way you can imagine _air pollution?AreduceBreducingCto reduceDreduced()5.I made up my mind _harder rather than waste precious time on those useless things.Ato studyBstudyingCstudyDstudied()6.Some travellers are still stuck _the heavy snow，though mo
3、st are reported to have been rescued by the police.AtoBonCforDin()7.Her name does sound familiar _ me but I know very little about her.AtoBwithCofDon()8.The price is _.I doubt whether it will remain so.Agoing up Bgoing againstCgoing through Dgoing over()9.I have made _ clear that nobody is allowed t
4、o smoke here.AthatB/ CwhatDit()10.The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer，so they _ all the suspects.Akeep upBkeep track ofCkeep up withDkeep to()11.He was _responsible teacher that we were all deeply moved.AsuchBsuch aCsoDso a()12.Just as the car reached the spot _ she was stan
5、ding，I pulled her to safety.AwhereBwhenCwhichDthat()13._the bad weather，we quitted the original plan.AOn account ofBOn no accountCAccount forDAccount of()14.The police have received the complaint，and they are _ it.Alooking upBlooking intoClooking forward toDlooking up to()15.When I passed by，I found
6、 some boys _ in the river.AswimBswimmingCswamDswum【答案】15DAACA610DAADB1115BAABB第二部分阅读理解(满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)ALaptop computers are popular all over the world.People use them on trains and airplanes, in airports and hotels.These laptops connect people to their workplace.In the United States tod
7、ay, laptops also connect students to their classrooms.Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want.Within five years, each of the 1,500 students at the college will receive a laptop.The laptops are part of a $10 million co
8、mputer program at Westlake, a 110yearold college.The students with laptops will also have access to the Internet.In addition, they will be able to use emails to “speak” with their teachers, their classmates, and their families.However, the most important part of the laptop program is that students w
9、ill be able to use computers without going to computer labs.They can work with it at home, in a fastfood restaurant or under the trees anywhere at all!Because of the many changes in computer technology, laptop used in higher education, such as colleges and universities, is workable.As laptops become
10、 more powerful, they become more similar to desktop computers.In addition, the portable (轻便的) computers can connect students to not only the Internet, but also libraries and other resources.State higher education officials are studying how laptops can help students.State officials are also testing l
11、aptop programs at other universities, too.At Westlake College, more than 60 percent of the staff use computers.The laptops will allow all teachers to use computers in their lessons.As one Westlake teacher said, “Here we are in the middle of Virginia and were giving students a_window_on_the_world.The
12、y can see everything and do everything.”()16.The main purpose of the laptop program is to give each student a laptop to _.Ause for their schoolworkBaccess the InternetCwork at home Dconnect them to libraries()17.Why is the word “speak” in the second paragraph in quotation marks (引号)?AThey dont reall
13、y talk.BThey use the computer language.CLaptops have speakers.DNone of the above reasons is correct.()18.Which of the following is TRUE about Westlake College?AAll teachers use computers.B1,500 students have laptops.CIt is an old college in America.DStudents there can do nothing.()19.“A window on th
14、e world” in the last paragraph means that students can _.Aattend lectures on information technologyBtravel around the worldCget information from around the worldDhave free laptops()20.What can we infer from the passage?AThe program is successful.BThe program is not workable.CThe program is too expen
15、sive.DWe dont know the result yet.【语篇解读】你使用过便携式电脑吗？它们不仅给人们提供信息，也很方便。16A细节理解题。根据第二段首句“Westlake College in Virginia will start a laptop computer program that allows students to do schoolwork anywhere they want.”可知答案选A。17A细节理解题。由第二段中的“they will be able to use emails to “speak” with their teachers，.”可知，
16、他们用email与老师交流，并非用口说话，故选A。18C细节理解题。由第二段第三句“， a 110yearold college”可知，西湖学院是一所有着110年历史的高校，故选C。19C推理判断题。由文章最后一句“They can see everything and do everything.”可推知，给学生提供了通往世界的窗户是指获取世界各地的信息，故选C。20D推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，A、B、C三项我们都无法得出结论，只有D项正确。BWhen the great library of Alexandria burned，the story goes，one book was s
17、aved.But it was not a valuable book，and a poor man got it.The book wasnt very interesting，but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed.It was a thin strip of vellum(羊皮纸)on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”The touchstone was a small pebble(鹅卵石)that could turn any c
18、ommon metal into pure gold.The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it.But the secret was this: The real stone would feel warm，while ordinary pebbles are cold.So the man sold his house，bought a tent，camped on the seashore，and beg
19、an testing pebbles.He knew that if he picked up normal pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold，he might pick up the same pebbles hundreds of times.So，when he felt one that was cold，he threw it into the sea.He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone.Yet he we
20、nt on and on this way.Pick up a pebble.Coldthrow it into sea.Pick up another.Throw it into the sea.The days stretched into months and the months into years.One day，however，about midafternoon，he picked up a pebble and it was warm.He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done.He was use
21、d to throwing each pebble into the sea as soon as he picked it up.So when the one he wanted came along，he still threw it away.So it is with opportunity.Unless we are vigilant，its easy to fail to realize an opportunity when it is in hand and its just as easy to throw it away.()21.According to the pas
22、sage，the touchstone is a stone _.Athat you can touchBthat can turn common metal into pure goldCthat can bring you thousands of pebblesDthat can bring you good luck()22.The man threw the touchstone into the sea because _.Ait was coldBit was a normal pebbleChe was too tired to hold itDhe had formed a
23、habit()23.How did the man probably feel when he realized it was the touchstone?AExcited.BMoved.CInterested.DRegretted.()24.Whats the meaning of the underlined word “vigilant” in the last paragraph?ABrave enough.BHardworking enough.CCareful enough.DStrong enough.()25.What does the writer want to tell
24、 us?AOpportunity knocks but once.BUse it or lose it.CWhere there is a will，there is a way.DPractice makes perfect.【语篇解读】本文是一则故事，讲述了当亚历山大大图书馆被烧毁时一本书被保存了下来，上面写着“试金石”的秘密，试金石是一块小石子，可以把普通金属变成纯金。一个人买了这本书之后就去海边捡鹅卵石，每次捡起就会扔掉。几年过去了，他形成为了一种习惯，所以当他真捡到试金石的时候，也从习惯性地把它扔掉了。21B细节理解题。根据“The touchstone was a small pe
25、bble(鹅卵石)that could turn any common metal into pure gold. ”可知，试金石是一块小石子，可以把普通金属变成纯金。故选B。22D细节理解题。根据“One day, however, about midafternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He was used to throwing each pebble into the sea as soon as h
26、e picked it up.”可知，他已经形成了一种习惯。故选D。23D推理判断题。根据“One day, however, about midafternoon, he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He was used to throwing each pebble into the sea as soon as he picked it up. So when the one he wanted came along,
27、he still threw it away.”可知，当他把试金石扔掉之后他一定非常后悔。故选D。24C词义猜测题。根据下文“its easy to fail to realize an opportunity when it is in hand and its just as easy to throw it away.”可知，上文中vigilant的意思是“足够小心”。故选C。25A主旨大意题。根据“So it is with opportunity. Unless we are vigilant, its easy to fail to realize an opportunity w
28、hen it is in hand and its just as easy to throw it away.”可知，这篇短文主要是告诉我们机会只有一次，我们要抓住机会。故选A。第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Whether you are on top of the world or feel you are holding it up，we all need help sometimes.Here are four ways to get to a better place.Pay attention inside._26_ It is the small voice，the
29、feeling in your heart.If you are really listening，you will hear what is right and what is wrong to do.Youll know better how to take steps to change._27_Setting aside peaceful time allows you to get your mind clear.Then you can go on to build great things.So pick a place，make it regular，and bring pea
30、ce to your mind.Speak with someone you dont know.Sometimes you need to take a practical step beyond yourself.A number of nonprofits(非营利组织) provide a listening ear.Sidewalk Talk is a great one._28_ You can stop by and talk，opening your heart and sharing your worries.Get out in nature._29_ Try being a
31、 tourist in your hometown.I am sure there is something peaceful to see.Relaxing outings help you rise far above your latest worry or selfdoubt.Nature can lift you higher.Sometimes we can give to others._30_ I hope these tips will help you out of the depths and reach higher heights.AList your thankfu
32、lness.BFill your mind with peace.CSometimes we need a helping hand.DBeing a listening ear makes us feel valued.ECaring people set up a space on the sidewalk.FIf youre looking for somewhere to start，it is within you.GTherere few things as comforting as being a part of our nature.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。生活中总有坎坷，
33、怎样做才能让自己走出困境呢？26F F项中的“within you”与下文“It is the small voice, the feeling in your heart.”在语义上保持一致，且与本部分小标题“Pay attention inside. ”相互照应。27B本空需填一个小标题，选项中符合小标题特征的有A项和B项，B项与下文“bring peace to your mind”在意义上存在复现关系。28E E项内容与下文存在语义上的关联，人们在人行道上设置了一个区域，有需要的人可以在这块区域停下，敞开心扉，诉说自己的烦恼。29G G项中的“nature”复现了本部分小标题中的“na
34、ture”。30C C项与本空上一句都以“Sometimes we”开头，句式上保持一致，意义上形成对比。第三部分完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)My former teacher，Katelyn Varga，was an amazing teacher.The first day I had her social studies class，I knew we would have a great _31_.Her style of teaching was so _32_ that almost every student of hers loved studying soc
35、ial studies.My favourite_33_ was from our class about the American Civil War.Each student picked a person from the American Civil War to _34_ and then explained his or her findings in class.I chose Abraham Lincoln while other classmates chose other _35_ people of the time like Jefferson Davis.The st
36、udents would walk around learning about the other students characters and their _36_ in the tragic time period.Mrs.Varga could always find useful ways to make her students well _37_ while they have fun at the same time.Besides，she always _38_ us to explore new things.To be honest，Mrs.Varga has a gre
37、at _39_ on me.I remember I behaved badly before._40_，I met Mrs.Varga and she made me become the best student that I could be.I really appreciate her coming to our school.During my eighthgrade year when I was _41_ where to go to high school，she was one of the biggest reasons I continued to _42_ Conra
38、d Schools of Science.The last day of school was a(n) _43_ one for us，because she would no longer teach me.After our graduation ceremony was over，I went to her room to say my final goodbyes.Mrs.Varga gave me a big hug._44_ of us stood there crying in each others arms.Mrs.Varga is one of the best teac
39、hers that I have ever had.She pours everything she has into her _45_.Thanks to Mrs.Varga，I had a great time at Conrad Schools of Science.()31.A.dreamBrelationshipCmembershipDopportunity()32.A.interestingBdisappointingCtraditionalDuncertain()33.A.experimentBmedalCcourseDmemory()34.A.imagineBpraiseCre
40、peatDresearch()35.A.niceBfamousCstrangeDwhite()36.A.habitsBpartnersCrolesDexpectations()37.A.dressedBpreparedCunderstoodDtaught()38.A.persuadedBencouragedCpromised Dinvited()39.A.impressionBpityCinfluenceDopinion()40.A.SuddenlyBLuckilyCUndoubtedlyDSurprisingly()41.A.consideringBaskingCcheckingDintro
41、ducing()42.A.appreciateBvisitCchooseDrespect()43.A.embarrassingBhardCamazingDfrustrating()44.A.BothBNoneCAnyDAll()45.A.familyBchildrenCjobDstudies【语篇解读】本文夹叙夹议。作者的老师Katelyn Varga不仅上课有趣而且对学生非常好，经常鼓励学生探索新事物。31B根据语境以及下文“stood there crying in each others arms.”可知，第一天上Mrs.Varga的社会科学课，作者就知道她们会建立极好的“关系”。32A
42、根据下文“that almost every student of hers loved studying social studies.”可知，她的上课风格很“有趣”。33D根据语境可知，作者对Mrs.Varga的课堂最美好的“回忆”来自Mrs.Varga教授美国内战的一堂课。34D根据下文“then explained his or her findings in class.”可知，每个学生要对自己选择的内战人物进行“研究”。35B根据上文的“Abraham Lincoln”以及下文“like Jefferson Davis.”可知，其他同学选择例如Jefferson Davis一样的那
43、个时代其他“著名的”人物。36C根据语境可知，学生们会四处走动了解其他学生选择的角色以及他们在这段悲剧时代中所起的“作用”。37D根据语境可知，Mrs.Varga总能找到有用的方式使得学生们学得很好。well taught这里指“被教得好”。38B根据下文的“us to explore new things.”可知，除此之外，Mrs.Varga经常“鼓励”学生们探索新事物。39C根据下文的例子可知，Mrs.Varga对作者影响很大。40B根据下文“I met Mrs.Varga and she made me become the best student that I could be.”可
44、知，“幸运的是”作者遇到了Mrs.Varga。她使作者变成了最好的自己。41A根据语境可知，八年级的时候，作者正“考虑”去哪所学校上高中。42C根据语境可知，Mrs.Varga是作者继续“选择”在Conrad Schools of Science上高中的一个重要的原因。43B根据下文“stood there crying in each others arms.”可知，离开学校的那天对她们来说“不容易”。44A根据语境可知，她们相拥而泣。这里要用Both。45C根据语境可知，Mrs.Varga把自己拥有的一切都投入到了“工作”当中。第四部分语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Bu
45、tterfly conservation is a professional term describing the work of a variety of 46._(organize) worldwide that ask for help in species recovery efforts，and public education towards the goal of protecting the 47._(endanger) butterfly species in the wild.They 48._(actual) exist in many countries，includ
46、ing the United Kingdom and the United States.The atrisk butterflies face a variety of threats.These include the reduction of breeding(繁殖) or habitat because 49._ the act of cutting down trees or natural disasters.Other factors that 50._(threat) some varieties of butterflies include hunters，diseases
47、and so on.Butterfly conservation efforts manage 51._(reduce) the influence of these threats on specific butterfly species.In the process of butterfly conservation，the nature of recovery efforts can be different 52._(depend) on the needs of a specific population.Some zoos have been engaging in the ca
48、ptive rearing(圈养) and then the wild release of certain butterfly species.53._ example of another type of butterfly recovery effort was 54._ they released many caterpillars(毛毛虫) into two United States national parks to support a wild population of Miami blue butterflies in 2004.In some areas，landowne
49、rs can offer personal help by making 55._(they) house a designated(指定的) backyard habitat for butterflies.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了蝴蝶保护组织。46organizations考查名词。因为前面是由a variety of修饰，故此处用名词形式，又因organization意为“组织”时是可数名词，故用复数形式。47endangered考查形容词。此处应该用形容词作定语修饰butterfly species, endangered意为“濒临灭绝的”。48actuall
50、y考查副词。副词修饰动词exist。49of考查介词。because of意为“因为，由于”。50threaten考查动词及主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，此处需要一个动词，主语是Other factors。51to reduce考查非谓语动词。manage to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“设法做成某事”。52depending考查非谓语动词。此处用现在分词作伴随状语修饰In the processcan be different。53An考查冠词。表示泛指，且example的发音是以元音音素开头，故填An。54that考查表语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处是一个表语从句，且从句中不缺成分，故
51、引导词为that，一般不可省略。55their考查代词。修饰名词house，故此处需用形容词性物主代词。第五部分写作(满分25分)第一节单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)56Its a good time to go hunting after it snows because it is easier to follow the animals_(踪迹)57When you are old and lonely，it is better to raise a dog to keep you _(陪伴)58The soldiers were busy rescuing(营救)the p
52、eople _(困住)in the fire.59Last Sunday，my mother bought me a coat at a _(折扣)60After the foreign guests got _(熟悉的)with the Chinese traditional festivals，they liked to live in China.【答案】56.trackspany58.stuck59discount60.familiar第二节书面表达(共1题，满分20分)你们班进行了一次关于未来机器人的讨论。作为你们小组的代表，请你以“My Ideal Robot in the Fut
53、ure”为题写一篇100词左右的英文短文，向同学们介绍你心目中的理想机器人。My Ideal Robot in the Future_One possible version：My Ideal Robot in the FutureMy ideal robot in the future is a beautiful little girl, who is blue and about 1.6 meters tall.In a way, it looks like a real girl. She is very intelligent, and can not only totally un
54、derstand all I say but also do what I ask her to do. With her help, I can solve difficult problems easily and she can give me some advice whenever I deal with difficulties. Besides, she can sing and dance to me whenever I need and as a result, I wont feel lonely any longer. But more importantly, she is able to share my happiness as well as sadness.Wouldnt it be very interesting to own such a robot in the future?
