高中英語必修三 Unit 5 The Value of Money（B卷提升卷）（解析版）

1、Unit 5 The Value of Money測試卷（B卷提升卷）解析版 【新人教版】注意事項：1. 答卷前，考生務(wù)必將自己的姓名、考生號等填寫在答題卡上。2. 回答選擇題時，選出每小題答案后，用鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標號涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，再選涂其他答案標號?；卮鸱沁x擇題時，將答案寫在答題卡上，寫在本試卷上無效。3. 考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。A Avi Wortis, known simply as

2、 Avi, writes historical novels. Historical novels mix historical facts with story-tell-ing skills. These stories took place in the past. The main characters are not always real; they exist only in stories. Avi decided to become a writer when he was a student in senior high school. This was quite a d

3、ecision because he did not write well in school. He had a problem called dysgraphia, a writing disability. The problem caused people to spell words wrongly. Avi always enjoyed reading. He read many types of books as a child. Avi believed that reading is the most important activity for a person who w

4、ants to be a writer. Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories. He creates characters that can help to bring his ideas to life. His books often deal with questions about life. Writing stories lets him explore many sides of a subject. His favorite part is to make improvements in hi

5、s writing. For him the hardest part is writing the first draft(草稿). Avis first book was published in 1970. He has since written more than 45 books. Most of them are for young-adult readers. Besides historical novels, he writes comedies (喜劇), short stories about adventures, animals and so on. The Fig

6、hting Ground, which was published in 1984, is an example of Avis historical novels. This attractive story takes place during the American Revolutionary War. We can learn from Paragraph 2 _.why Avi liked readingB. how Avi became a writerC. how Avi developed charactersD. why Avi decided to become a wr

7、iter【答案】B【解析】本題考查細節(jié)理解題。閱讀第二段，我們可以可以知道該段講述的是關(guān)于Avi如何成為一名作家的。故選B項。We can learn from the text that Avi _.seldom changes his first drafts when writingB. published his first story in 1984C. believes in the importance of good charactersD. thinks reading is not important for writers【答案】C【解析】本題考查細節(jié)理解題。文本倒數(shù)第二

8、段相關(guān)語句Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories. He creates characters that can help to bring his ideas to life.（Avi也認為，堅強的性格造就了堅強的故事。 他創(chuàng)造的人物可以幫助他的想法生活。） 故選C項。What is the authors purpose in writing the text?To introduce a writer of historical novels.B. To show how a historical nove

9、l is written.C. To describe an important historical novel.D. To discuss how to become a writer.【答案】A【解析】本題考查作者寫作目的題。通讀全文，文章向大家介紹一位歷史小說家。故選A項。B If you are invited to a wedding, baby shower or other celebrations, you will be expected to bring a gift. Unless you know the host very well, the gift should

10、 be modest in value, about $25 or so. For a wedding, the bride will have “registered ( 登 記 )” at one or two local department stores, indicating the items she prefers. You can buy the couple a gift that isnt listed, but most people buy something listed on the registry (記錄簿). If you buy an item listed

11、 on the registry, be sure to tell the store that you are doing this, so that the couple doesnt receive duplicate (重復(fù)的) gifts. For a baby shower, bring a gift appropriate for a newborn baby. If you wish to give a gift when you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to your

12、 country. It does not need to be especially valuable or rare. Possibilities include a book about your country, an inexpensive piece of handicraft(手工藝品)or art, or something else that reflects your culture. If the children collect coins and stamps, they would be very pleased with a set of your country

13、s coins or a selection of stamps from your country. If you owe a debt of deep gratitude to an American host family, a common way of repaying it is to take the family to a form of entertainment, such as baseball, basketball, or a good restaurant. Gift giving is not as important in America as it is in

14、 other countries, so there is nothing wrong with not giving a gift. If you need help, talk to a salesperson at a department store. Tell them about the person who will be receiving the gift and the reason for the gift, and they will help you find something appropriate. 4. Why is collecting coins ment

15、ioned in the third paragraph? A. To show the important role of coins as gifts. B. To stress the popularity of coin collecting in America. C. To give an example of selecting a unique gift. D. To explain the relation between coins and culture. 【答案】C【解析】本題考查推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段第一句If you wish to give a gift when

16、 you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to your country. 可知如果你想在回國時送一件禮物, 最好的禮物是屬于你的國家的獨一無二的東西。下文則列舉了收集硬幣, 可知是為了舉一個選擇獨特禮物的例子。故選C項。5. What does the author intend to do in Para. 4? A. Introduce a way to show gratitude. B. Add some background information. C. Summarize(總結(jié)

17、) the previous paragraphs. D. Recommend some family-friendly activities. 【答案】A【解析】本題考查推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段If you owe a debt of deep gratitude to an American host family, a common way of repaying it is to take the family to a form of entertainment, such as baseball, basketball, or a good restaurant. 可知如果你對一個美

18、國寄宿家庭懷有深深的感激之情, 一種常見的報答方式是帶他們?nèi)タ匆粓鰥蕵坊顒? 比如棒球運動、籃球運動或去一家不錯的餐館。即第四段作者是想介紹一種表達感激的方法。故選A項。6. The writer develops the passage mainly by _. A. using numbersB. giving examplesC. giving reasonsD. telling stories【答案】B【解析】本題考查推理判斷題。文章第二、三、四段分別列舉了婚禮、回國送禮物以及想要表達感激三種送禮的場合來論述, 可知作者是通過舉例子的方式來展開這篇文章的。故選B項。7. Which c

19、an serve as a title for the text? A. How to select a giftB. Gift giving in AmericaC. Where to buy a giftD. Celebrations in America【答案】B【解析】本題考查主旨大意題。文章內(nèi)容主要為說明在美國不同的場合, 比如受邀參加婚禮、嬰兒洗禮或其他的慶祝活動時, 需要帶什么樣的禮物。故選B項。CWould you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body? Does this ide

20、a scare you or make you feel safe?The first computer ID chip that could be planted under a persons skin might be marketed very soon. Developed by Applied Digital, an American technology company based in Florida, the device (發(fā)明物) could meet the need for public security after the September 11 attacks.

21、 For airports, nuclear power plants and other high security facilities, the immediate effects are obvious. The technology could help put an end to false ID cards, because it would be difficult to remove and copy a tiny computer chip. The chip is as small as a grain of rice. The technology would also

22、 allow satellites to track a persons every movement and store medical records.These uses are already attracting interest for tasks like fighting against kidnappings, or helping with medical operations.But some people are afraid of the loss of privacy.You always have to think about what the device co

23、uld be used for tomorrow, said Lee Tien, a senior privacy lawyer in the United States.At first a device is used for applications we all agree are good, but then it slowly starts being used for more than it was intended, he said.However, Applied Digital says it will soon apply for government permissi

24、on for the device. It says that the first people to use the chip will be volunteers.Getting the implant (植入物) would go something like this:A person or company buys the chip from Applied Digital for about US $200. And the company encodes it with the desired information. The customer then takes the ch

25、ip to their doctor, who can plant it with a large needle. The device has no power supply, rather it is activated (激活) by a scanner running across the skin above it. Without a scanner, the chip cannot be read.Even with the privacy concern, some are already eager to use the product. Jell Jacobs from F

26、lorida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records. Suffering from a serious illness, he wants to make sure doctors can help him quickly. Eight Latin American companies have also shown interests in the device. It could help to find any tourists who are kidnapped.The best

27、 title for the passage is _.Why Is the New ID NecessaryB. Getting a New Kind of ID Under Your SkinC. An Advertisement for ChipsD. Where to Buy the Chip【答案】B【解析】本題考查主旨大意題。根據(jù)第一段Would you carry around an electronic ID, not in your pocket, but in your body?和第二段The first computer ID chip that could be pl

28、anted under a persons skin might be marketed very soon及下文內(nèi)容可知，本文主要講述的是安裝在皮膚內(nèi)的電子身份證。B項最適合做本文的標題。故選B項。Which of the following is true according to the text?In some airports and factories such device is already being used.B. The information on the chip can be read when it has its power supply.C. The tec

29、hnology could help put an end to false ID cards.D. The first computer ID chip has already come into the market.【答案】C【解析】本題考查細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段The technology could help put an end to false ID cards, because it would be difficult to remove and copy a tiny computer chip.可知，這項技術(shù)有助于幫助解決身份證造假的問題。故選C項。What is the

30、 advantage with the electronic ID according to the passage?It can store peoples medical records and help with medical operations.B. With this people will have no fear of losing privacy.C. Its cheap to buy and easy to get.D. It is developed by Applied Digital in Florida.【答案】A【解析】 本題考查細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段These

31、 uses are already attracting interest for tasks like fighting against kidnappings, or helping with medical operations.及最后一段Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the chip to store his medical records.可知，這種電子身份證可以存儲人們的醫(yī)療記錄，幫助醫(yī)療手術(shù)。故選A項。What can we learn about Jeff Jacobs?Hes a wor

32、ker in Applied Digital, a company in Florida.B. Hes a doctor who helps plant chips on people.C. He fears if he uses the chip he will lose privacy.D. Hes suffering from a serious illness and wants to buy the chip.【答案】D【解析】本題考查細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段Jell Jacobs from Florida hopes to become the first buyer of the

33、 chip to store his medical records. Suffering from a serious illness, he wants to make sure doctors can help him quickly.可知，Jell Jacobs遭受著疾病的困擾，想成為第一個買這種芯片的人。故選D項。D One morning last week I looked out of my study window and saw that it was a fine day. No, it was a glorious (極好的) day: the sun shone do

34、wn from the sky without even a single cloud. But later that day, hard at work at my desk, I heard a loud drumming noise on the roof. Turning to the window, I saw that the sky was the colour of charcoal (木炭). Rain was beginning to fall; two minutes later the rain became hail (冰雹); at some point, the

35、hail became snow. Rain, hail or snow, it was all wet, making rivers of water. This story will give you some idea about the weather in Britain. Its extremely variable. Go ahead with your picnic in the local park by all means, but dont assume that because the sun is shining now, it will be when you op

36、en your pack of sandwiches; better take an umbrella, just in case. The weather in Britain is by no means always bad. The weather can just seem a lot like a person who has a lot of mood swings. This is one of the biggest reasons why the British talk so often about the weather: its handy. Wherever the

37、re are strangers standing or sitting close together, talk cannot be avoided, and the conversation focuses on the weather: Yes, the weather has been good, hasnt it? Three whole days of sunshine this May! or What shocking weather weve been having! The unreliability of the weather is something that eve

38、ry Brit can agree on. That makes it a safe topic of conversation. Thus, the weathers unpredictability is actually a plus for the British, a very useful bit of our culture. Even those with different opinions on everything else in the world, such as the argument in the UK about membership of the Europ

39、ean Union, can talk about the weather without it leading to a shouting match. Long live rainstorms in mid-July!12.Why did the writer write this article?To describe his own experience of the different weather in Britain.B. To remind people to take an umbrella whenever they have to go out in Britain.C

40、. To prove the uncertainty of the weather in Britain.D. To describe the weather and the way people talk about the weather in Britain.【答案】D【解析】根據(jù)文章講述了英國的天氣多變，而且英國人經(jīng)常談?wù)撎鞖鈦黹_始談話，這是一個安全的話題；即使是那些看法不同的人也可以談?wù)撎鞖?。由此可知，作者是為了描述英國的天氣和人們談?wù)撎鞖獾姆绞?。故選D項。13.What is the main characteristic of British weather?Changeabil

41、ity.B. Stability.C. Lack of sunshine.D. Continuous rain.【答案】A【解析】根據(jù)第三段中的This story will give you some idea about the weather in Britain. Its extremely variable.（這個故事會讓你對英國的天氣有所了解。它是多變的。）以及下文提到的天氣變化可知，英國的天氣是多變的。故選A項。14.Why do the British often start conversations by talking about the weather?Because

42、they seldom trust the weather forecast.B. Because the variable weather is a safe topic of conversation.C. Because they are all interested in predicting weather.D. Because they like complaining about the terrible weather.【答案】B【解析】根據(jù)第五段中的This is one of the biggest reasons why the British talk so often

43、 about the weather: its handy.（這就是英國人經(jīng)常談?wù)撎鞖獾淖畲笤蛑唬禾鞖庹勂饋砗芊奖?。）以及That makes it a safe topic of conversation.（這使得它成為一個安全的話題。）可知，談話從談?wù)撎鞖忾_始是一個安全的話題。故選B項。15.What is the authors attitude towards the weather in Britain?A. Negative.B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Positive.【答案】D【解析】根據(jù)最后一段中的Even those with diffe

44、rent opinions on everything else in the world, such as the argument in the UK about membership of the European Union, can talk about the weather without it leading to a shouting match. Long live rainstorms in mid-July!可知，對其他任何事情持有不同看法的人都可以談?wù)撎鞖?，而不會導致一場爭吵。由此可知，作者對英國天氣是持積極肯定的態(tài)度。故選D項。第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿

45、分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。 Laughing is the farthest from our minds when things are not going good. We consume ourselves in sadness, tears and anger. Laughter is healthy.(16)Why cant we learn to laugh? It is okay to do so. Here are some ways to make that happen.Call or visit you

46、r best friend (17)Reminisce (追憶) on funny times together and laugh a hearty laugh. If your best friend is not available, sit in your living room or in your bedroom and remember all the funny things you have experienced throughout your life. Laugh as loud as you can.Surround yourself with positive pe

47、ople Ask your siblings or closest friends to join you for a comedy night out.(18)If the movie or show turns out disappointing, dont let that turn you down. Make some innocent fun about the movie or show. Your friends or siblings will join the conversation. (19) If you have dogs, you know how it feel

48、s to see them running towards you when you come home from work.(20)And now that you are back, its play time. That will definitely put a smile on your face. Laughter does not reduce the pain you are experiencing. It lends a hand to deal with the tough times with a more positive outlook. Dont fear lau

49、ghter. Embrace it.A.Spend time with your children.B.Play with your pets.C.Laughter keeps us moving forward.D.People love these pets and regard them as their good friends.E.Head out to a movie or a comedy show.F.Your friends have waited all dayor just a few minutesfor your return.G.Turn to the person

50、 with whom you shared humorous moments.16.【答案】C【解析】根據(jù)后文“Why cant we learn to laugh？It is okay to do so. Here are some ways to make that happen.（為什么我們不能學會笑?這是好的。以下是實現(xiàn)這一目標的一些方法。）”可推測設(shè)空處應(yīng)是談到微笑的作用。而C選項意為“笑可以幫助我們向前進”，符合語境。故選C項。17.【答案】G【解析】根據(jù)后文“Reminisce (追憶) on funny times together and laugh a hearty lau

51、gh.（回憶有趣的時光，放聲大笑。）”以及小標題關(guān)鍵詞“best friend”可知設(shè)空處應(yīng)談到其他人。而G選項意為“向那些一起經(jīng)歷美好時光的朋友求助”，符合語境，故選G項。18.【答案】E【解析】前文“Ask your siblings or closest friends to join you for a comedy night out.”與E選項“Head out to a movie or a comedy show.”都出現(xiàn)了關(guān)鍵詞comedy，都是在講看喜劇這件事情。故選E項。19.【答案】B【解析】后文“you have dogs, you know how it feels

52、 to see them run towards you when you come home from work.（你有狗，你知道當你下班回家看到它們朝你跑來是什么感覺。）”可知養(yǎng)寵物對于你保持微笑的作用。而B選項“Play with your pets.”（和你的寵物一起玩耍），符合本段大意。故選B項。20.【答案】F【解析】根據(jù)后文“And now that you are back, its play time.”可知，現(xiàn)在你回來了就要和它一起玩了，說明它等了你很久，而F選項“Your friends have waited all dayor just a few minutesfo

53、r your return.（你的朋友（寵物）已經(jīng)等你一天了，或者只是幾分鐘等你一起玩耍。）”，符合文意。故選F項。第二部分 語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Last Friday, after doing all the family shopping in the town. I wanted to have a rest before catching the train. I(21)a newspaper and some chocolate and(22

54、)into the station coffee shop. It was a cheap self-service place with long tables to(23)at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor,(24)the newspaper and the chocolate on the table and then went to get a cup of coffee.When I came back with the coffee, there was someone(25)in the next seat.(26)was a boy

55、, with dark glasses and old clothes, and(27)bright red at the front. He had started to eat my chocolate!Naturally, I was rather uneasy about him, but I didnt want to have any(28). I just read the newspaper, tasted my coffee and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me in(29). Then he took a(30)

56、piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I didnt say anything to him. When he took a third piece, I felt more angry than uneasy. I thought, Well, I shall have the last piece. And I got it.The boy gave me a strange look, then(31)up. As he left, he shouted out, Theres something(32)with

57、that woman! Everyone looked at me,(33)I didnt want to quarrel with the boy, so I kept quiet. I did not realize that I had(34)a mistake until I finished my coffee and was ready to(35). My face turned red when I saw my unopened chocolate under the newspaper. The chocolate that I had been eating was th

58、e boys!A. stoleB. boughtC. soldD. wrote【答案】B【解析】本題考查動詞辨析。句意：我買了一份報紙和一盒巧克力走進了車站的咖啡店。A.偷；B.買；C.賣；D.寫。根據(jù)上一句I wanted to have a rest before catching the train.可知，作者是買了一份報紙和一些巧克力走進了車站的咖啡店。故選B項。A. wentB. satC. seatedD. looked【答案】A【解析】本題考查動詞辨析。句意同上。A.去；B.坐；C.使就坐；D.看。根據(jù)語境可知，作者上火車之前想休息一下，所以此處應(yīng)是進入咖啡廳；go into進入

59、。故選A項。A. sitB. seatC. lieD. laugh【答案】A【解析】本題考查動詞辨析。句意：那是個便宜的自助咖啡店，有很長的桌子可以在旁邊坐下來。A.坐；B.使就坐；C.躺，位于，說謊；D.笑。根據(jù)文章語境可知，此處指坐在桌子旁休息一下；sit at the tables在桌子旁邊坐下來。故選A項。A. pushedB. tookC. putD. pulled【答案】C【解析】本題考查動詞辨析。句意：我把沉重的包放在地板上，把報紙和巧克力放在桌子上，然后去拿了一杯咖啡。A.推；B.拿走；C.放；D.拉。根據(jù)空后the newspaper and the chocolate on

60、 the table可知，此處指把報紙和巧克力放在桌上。故選C項。A. jumpingB. playingC. sittingD. sleeping【答案】C【解析】本題考查動詞辨析。句意：當我端著咖啡回來時，有人坐在旁邊的座位上。A.跳；B.玩；C.坐；D.睡覺。根據(jù)空后in the next seat可知，此處指坐在旁邊的座位上。故選C項。A. HeB. ItC. WhoD. What【答案】A【解析】本題考查代詞辨析。句意：他是個男孩，帶著黑眼睛，穿著舊衣服，額頭染著明亮的紅頭發(fā)。A.他；B.它；C.誰；D.什么。根據(jù)空后was a boy可知，坐在旁邊座位的人是個男孩，所以應(yīng)用He來指