1、优质文档优质文档课时达标检测 Unit 3 Life in the future(时间：30 分钟).语法和词汇知识1(2013浙江调研测试)Hello，Im calling to complain about one of your sales staff.Oh，_Ayou must be kidding！ Bwhat a shock!Cwhy not? Dwhat happened?2Catching _ sight of their headteacher coming，the students fell silent in _ flash.Athe；the B/；aCthe ；/ D/
2、 ；/3After staying in hospital for long，the patient was advised to go to the seaside to _ his health.Atake up Bpick upCcarry up Dmake up4He says that my new car is a _ of money.Dont you think those words are just sour grapes?Alack BloadCquestion Dwaste5The speech by the mayor of Shanghai was strongly
3、 impressed _ my memory.Ato BoverCby Don6I was about to give it up when a good idea _ upon my mind.Ahit BstruckCflashed Dhappened7(2013杭州质检)When it was his turn to deliver his speech，_，he walked towards the microphone.Anervously and embarrassinglyBnervous and embarrassedlyCnervously and embarrassingD
4、nervous and embarrassed8(2013北京东城一模)_equal opportunities，both Frank and Billy may accomplish the task.AGiven BGivingCTo give DTo be given9Published in 1974，the book was a(n) _ success and was soon translated into thirteen foreign languages.Aconstant BinstantCconfident Dinnocent10_ by the sun，they he
5、aded towards their destination through the woods.AGuiding BGuidedCGuide DTo guide11In an interview，dont say anything negative about your current employerit gives a bad _.Aattitude BexperienceCdecision Dimpression12A thought suddenly came to Carl _ he could use the sport he loved to raise awareness o
6、f important global issues.Athat BwhatCwhy Dhow优质文档优质文档13Sir， please _ off your mobile phone！The meeting has begun.Sorry.I forgot.来源:学科网 ZXXKAchange BswitchCbend Dskip来源: 学#科#网 Z#X#X#K14Helen always helps her mother even though going to school _ most of her day.Aputs up Btakes upCsaves up Dmakes up来源
7、 :学科网 ZXXK15Those successful deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity _ sight matters more than hearing.Awhen BwhoseCwhich Dwhere.阅读理解A(2013山东省实验中学一模) I once had a friend that was diagnosed with terminal cancer，and the news that he might only live up to six months was a great shock to him，his
8、family，and his friends.However，in spite of the serious illness，he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend his life.I think that when you find yourself in such situations，you tend to look up every possible way for hope of saving your life.来源 :学科网 ZXXKA
9、s months went on and his health grew worse，I noticed an unexpected change in attitude that came over him.He had also been a happy person with a cheerful personality，but rather than give in to discouragement and selfpity，he took comfort in God and humanity.His talks focused on others rather than hims
10、elf，and he spoke of the afterlife as something he was prepared for，believing that his concerned ancestors，including his mother and father，were there waiting for him.来源:学。科。网During the last few months， weeks，and days of his life，he was kindly cared for by family，friends，his loving wife，who looked aft
11、er both his physical and emotional needs，and workers from a local hospice (安养院) came to the home to regulate his medication and provide any other needed support.He didnt complain about his fate，and he willingly allowed others to serve him.Indeed，one might think why God allows death and suffering in
12、our world，but for me， such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others.You often cant learn these important attributes in the lap of luxury，and perhaps，such an experience is the greatest and final gift the illness can give those left behind.1Which word can best describe the ma
13、ns initial reaction as soon as he was diagnosed with cancer?ASatisfied. BSurprised.CTerrified. DConfused.2What did the man do after he first learned of his illness?AHe was operated on immediately.BHe retired from his job.CHe researched cancer treatments.DHe felt sad ， doing nothing.3What was the man
14、s main source of comfort after several months with the disease?AHis family and friends.BHis belief in humanity.CHis doctors encouragement.DThe care from others.4What did the author learn from his friends story?AGiving more respect to friends.BExtending life as possible.优质文档优质文档CCaring for yourself a
15、nd enjoying luxury.DGetting comfort from God.5What does the author mainly want to tell?AAll people will face death，and thus，we must prepare for it spiritually.BOur characters can be strengthened by such an unpleasant situation.CFami lies provide the best support system during such a crisis.DPeople s
16、hould help those who have got serious illness.B(2013济南模拟) James Cooke，of Islip，N.Y.，cant recognize other people.“I see eyes，nose，cheekbones，but no face， ” he said.“Ive even passed by my son and daughter without recognizing them.”He is not the only one.Those with prosopagnosia，also known as face blin
17、dness，can see perfectly well，but their brains are unable to piece together the information needed to understand that a collection of features represents an individuals face.The condition is a neurological (神经病学的) mystery，but new research has shed light on this strange disease.Some scientists had bel
18、ieved that faces and voices，the two main ways people recognize one another，were processed separately by the brain.Indeed，a condition parallel to prosopagnosia， called phonagnosia，similarly leaves a person unable to distinguish a familiar voice from an unfamiliar one.But by testing for these two cond
19、itions at the same time，researchers at the Max Planck Institute recently found evidence that face and voice recognition may be linked in a unique person recognition system.The scientists observed the brain activity of 19 healthy volunteers as they were led through tasks that tested their ability to
20、recognize both faces and voices.The researchers found that regions of the brain，associated with face recognition，are directly linked to regions responsible for voice recognition.This research helps explain why a person with prosopagnosia may still have difficulty determining who a person is even aft
21、er he has begun to speak.The challenge for scientists is to find out where this system breaks down.Are these connections in the brain missing entirely，or are people unable to recognize faces and voices simply unable to use these links in some way?It is unclear how many people have these conditions.M
22、any dont even realize they have problems with face or voice recognition.While some develop these difficulties after a brain injury， others develop it in childhood.6James Cooke cant recog nize other people because _.Ahis eyesight is failingBhe prefers to walk hurriedlyChe suffers from face blindnessD
23、he cant tell facial expression7Which of the following is TRUE of prosopagnosia?AIt is a common disease among adults.BIt may cause damage to the brain.来源: 学。科。网CIt is always an inborn disease.DThere has been no cure for i t.8According to Paragraph 3，the underlined word “phonagnosia” may be known as _
24、 _.Avoice blindness Bmemory lossesCfac ial injuries Dmental illness9According to the recently discovered evidence，_.Adifferent regions of the brain have to work separatelyBpeople with phonagnosia are good at face recognition来源 :学。科。网Cregions of the brain for person recognition are connected来源:Z_xx_k
25、.ComDperson recognition is controlled by the same pa rt of the brain优质文档优质文档10What can we know from the last two paragraphs?AThe causes of the two diseases have been discovered recently.BThe scientists are quite satisfied with the evidence and findings.CSome people have problems with both face and v
26、oice recognition.DA lot of patients have been assisted medically and psychologically.Unit 3 Life in the future课时达标检测 .语法和词汇知识1 【解析】选 D。说话人是在电话投诉销售员，答话人自然应该首先了解发生了什么事情。前三项分别表示“你一定是在开玩笑！” “太令人震惊了！” “为什么不呢？” ，都不符合常识。2 【解析】选 B。句意：看到班主任来了，学生们一下子静了下来。catch sight of 看见；in a flash 瞬间，一刹那。3 【解析】选 B。考查动词短语辨析。
27、 pick up 意为“恢复(身体健康)” ，符合句意。4 【解析】选 D。句意： 他说我买新汽车是浪费钱。难道你不认为这是吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸吗？lack 缺乏； load 负担；question 问题；waste 浪费。5 【解析】选 D。句意： 上海市市长的发言给我留下了深刻的印象。impress sth.on sb.为固定搭配。6 【解析】选 C。句意：我正要放弃它，这时突然想到一个好主意。表示“某人想起” ，可用.hit/strike sb.或.flash upon ones mind。7 【解析】选 D。考查形容词作状语。 nervous and embarrassed“紧张又局促不
28、安的” ，描述主语的状态。8 【解析】选 A。考查非谓语动词作状语。句意：如果被提供给同等的机会，Frank和 Billy 也许都能完成这项任务。主语“both Frank and Billy”与 give 为逻辑上的被动关系，故排除 B、C 两项；D 项表示目的，不符合句意，故被排除。9 【解析】选 B。由 soon 可知，这本书一出版即获成功，故选 instant (立即的，即刻的)。constant 连续不断的；confident 自信的；innocent 清白的。10 【解析】选 B。guide (指引)与 they 之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故选 Guided。11 【解析】选 D。句
29、意：在面试中，说现任雇主的坏话会给面试者留下不好的印象，故选 impression。attitude 态度；experience 经历；decision 决定。12 【解析】选 A。he could use the sport he loved to raise awareness of important global issues 是 a thought 的具体内容，且该句语意完整，故用 that 引导同位语从句。13 【解析】选 B。上句句意：先生，请关上手机。会议已经开始了。switch off “关上(手机、电灯等)” 。14 【解析】选 B。考查动词短语辨析。句意：海伦总是帮助母亲
30、，虽然上学占据了她一天中的大部分时间。此处 take up 表示“占据(时间) ”。 put up“举起” ；save up“储蓄” ；make up“编造” 。15 【解析】选 D。考查定语从句。从句 sight matters mo re than hearing 修饰前面的先行词 an activity，从句中缺少状语，结合语意选 where。来源:学,科,网 Z,X,X,K.阅读理解【解题导语】 “我”的一位老朋友被诊断出患了癌症晚期，医生说他只能活几个月了。在他生命的最后几个月里，家人、亲属及朋友都格外关心他、照顾他，他也表达了 对亲人们，包括已经去世的朋友和亲 属的思念和感激。从他
31、的身上， “我”对人生有了新的认识，那就是珍惜亲情，重视友谊等。1【解析】选 B。细节理解题。根据首句中的 shock 可知本题选 B。2 【解析】选 C。细节理解题。由第一段中的第二句 However，in spite of the serious illness，he was initially determined to look into all available treatments that might cure or extend 优质文档优质文档his life.可知本题选 C。3 【解析】选 B。细节理解题。 根据第二段中的.he took comfort in God a
32、nd humanity 可知本题选 B。4 【解析】选 A。细节理解题。由最后一段的第一句中的 such experiences taught me to value family more and kindness for others 可知本题选 A。5 【解析】选 B。推理判断题。由文章最后一句可知，人们的性格和认识还需要经过一些不愉快的处境而提升和塑造。【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了科学家对人面失认症的研究以及取得的一些成就。 来源:学*科*网 Z*X*X*K6【解析】选 C。细节理解题。根据文章第一、二段的内容可知，James Cooke 患上了人面失认症，所以他不能认出别人，甚至连自
33、己的孩子也认不出来。7 【解析】选 D。推理判断题。通读全文可知，现在的科学家对于人面失认症已经有了新的研究发现，但是在治疗方法上，还没有取得进展。所以答案为 D 项。8 【解析】选 A。词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的 “similarly leaves a person unable to distinguish a familiar voice from an unfamiliar one”可知，患语音失认症的人不能把熟悉的声音与不熟悉的声音区别开。故该词的意思是“语音失认症” 。9 【解析】选 C。细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的 “The researchers found that re
34、gions of the brain，associated with face recognition，are directly linked to regions responsible for voice recognition.”可知，大脑中的认知区域是相互连接在一起的。10 【解析】选 C。推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“.people unable to recognize faces and voices.”和最后一段中的“Many dont even realize they have problems with face or voice recognition.”可推知，一些人既有脸部认知问题又有声音认知问题。故答案为 C 项。优质文档优质文档
