1、2012年人教版高中英语选修九 Unit5练习卷与答案（带解析） 单项选择 * Oh, must you leave Having dinner with you was such _ fun. Thanks, anyway. I have to make _ early start tomorrow morning. A不填 ; an B a; an C不填 ; the D the; an 答案： A Born and _ in Central Chinas Hubei Province, Wang Luoyong learned Peking Opera at the age of 11
2、in Hubei Experimental Peking Opera School. A raising B risen C raised D being raised 答案： C You cant finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose _. A Yes, Im sure I can B No, hardly C Sorry, I cant D I dont think I can 答案： A Many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost red
3、uction, often at the _ of the quality of their products. A expense B exposure C expansion D expectation 答案： A I would like to speak to Mr. Martin. Theres nobody here by that name. Sorry, I _ the wrong number. A should have dialed B must dial C could have dialed D must have dialed 答案： D Long skirts h
4、ave been _ for a long time in the West, but they are coming back this year. A out of order B out of fashion C out of control D out of place 答案： B Will you please make yourself _ to us, please Im the honorary chairman of the committee. A know B to know C knowing D known 答案： D When _ comes to research
5、 into heart disease and its effects on the body, we do not have adequate substitutes for the use of animals. A it B this C that D which 答案： A Environmental experts point out that _ some serious problems such as global warming, but it also could threaten human life. A not only does increasing polluti
6、on cause B not only causes increasing pollution C not only increasing pollution causes D not only increasing pollution does cause 答案： A I heard that Mr. Smith has become a triathlete. Oh, really He has become _ he wanted to be. A who B which C what D that 答案： C China Mobile, which has cut its charge
7、s in recent years, is desperate to find new income sources _ its traditional services. A including B other than C beyond D rather than 答案： B The stars are so hot that they _ great light and heat more than the hottest, brightest fire you can imagine. A give away B give in C give up D give off 答案： D T
8、he Prime Minister criticized some celebrities for their _ attitude towards drugs and accused them of thinking they were “above the law”. A informal B casual C positive D immoral 答案： B Experts at the conference agreed that such a product with environmentally friendly technology is _. A worth being pr
9、omoted B worthy promoting C worthy of promoting D worthy of being promoted 答案： D Can I help you, sir These shoes are too _ and I need a bigger pair. A loose B delicate C exotic D tight 答案： D 完型填空 Everyday on the way to work I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular 36 my at
10、tention. It must have suffered some 37 . Part of its trunk grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to 38 its own course of life, the trunk took a 90 degree turn 39 to stand tall and stretch toward the sun. This tree became a 40 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but de
11、termined tree and I would be 41 . It was a reminder to me that 42 I may not have had the best start in life, I could change 43 in the parts of my life at any time. I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 44 of my kindred-spirit (志趣相同的 ) tree. But that week I was 45 . After that busy week, I
12、still didnt take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would 46 myself, “Tomorrow, Ill stop tomorrow to take one.” Then one day, as I 47 by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my 48 found a sawed-off stump (树桩 ) where that symbolic tree had stood. Gone. I had 49 my plan until “tomorrow” an
13、d tomorrow proved to be too 50 . A picture of a tree is not of great 51 . But my lesson rang through clearly 52 I found out one of my colleagues had been 53 with stage-four cancer. He may no longer have many 54 . What have you been putting off What would you do today if you knew you would 55 have th
14、e opportunity to do it again Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow 【小题1】 A paid B caught C fixed D escaped A damage B influence C experience D defeat A follow B design C change D imagine A applying B attempting C happening D learning A shelter B signal C sign D symbol
15、 A interested B satisfied C encouraged D educated A even though B as if C in case D if only A purpose B plan C habit D direction A glance B view C picture D knowledge A busy B free C worried D bored A tell B help C call D see A wandered B drove C rode D ran A surprise B pleasure C regret D happiness
16、 A taken off B cut off C put off D called off A cold B far C sunny D late A value B achievement C fun D disappointment A when B before C because D unless A linked B combined C provided D diagnosed A lives B tomorrows C lessons D opportunities A surely B almost C ever D never 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 A 【小
17、题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 D 【小题 6】 C 【小题 7】 A 【小题 8】 D 【小题 9】 C 【小题 10】 A 【小题 11】 A 【小题 12】 B 【小题 13】 A 【小题 14】 C 【小题 15】 D 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 A 【小题 18】 D 【小题 19】 B 【小题 20】 D 阅读理解 On Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day wed have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to
18、 visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldnt have been more different clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25C. Six of us drove to the coast. It was the first time wed been off the ba
19、se on our own without our field assistant, so it had a slightly different feeling more like a few friends going to the seaside than an Antarctic field trip! When we reached Windy Creek, we luckily caught sight of quite a few small flying seabirds, which are seldom seen there. Once on the sea ice we
20、found that some of the more curious penguins had wandered over from the main group to come and check us out. Wed been told that then they were nursing their chicks (刚孵出的幼雏 ) and they would be more careful and nervous than last time, but that didnt seem to be the case. We walked across to the main gr
21、oup which were stretched for a couple of miles along the coast. We sat down for some sandwiches and soon found ourselves surrounded by many curious observers. Without any attackers on land, they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势 ) for photos. Before heading back, we spent a
22、few hours on the sea ice watching the penguins and their chicks, which had grown dramatically (明显地 ) since our last visit. It was such a nice day. 【小题 1】 When did the trip most probably happen A On a dull Sunday. B On a warm Sunday. C On a summer Sunday. D On a winter Sunday. 【小题 2】 It can be inferr
23、ed from the second paragraph that the six people _. A felt a little nervous B felt a little excited C were left all by themselves on their Antarctic base D got bored with staying with their field assistant 【小题 3】 What does the writer mean by saying “but that didnt seem to be the case” A They were to
24、ld a lie. B A wrong decision was made. C The truth was the opposite. D They didnt believe what they were told. 【小题 4】 The six people did the following during the trip EXCEPT _. A feed the penguins B take pictures of the penguins C enjoy watching flying seabirds D watch the young penguins 答案： 【小题 1】
25、D 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 A 【小题 1】细节推理题：从第一段的句子： Sunday couldnt have been more different clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25C.可知是一个冬天的星期天。选 D。 【小题 2】推理题：从文章第二段： so it had a slightly different feeling more like a few friends going to the seaside 象几个朋友到海滩应该是兴奋
26、。选 B。 【小题 3】推理题：从文章第三段的句子 they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势 ) for photos.说明企鹅并不紧张，正和他们被告知的相反。选 C 【小题 4】排除题，其他三个选项文章都提到了。选 A HAVE FUN IN SPRING! Special four-week mini-session April May Acting Classes for Ages 4+ and Teens! Classes meet once a week for four weeks. All cl
27、asses are led by highly experienced Dallas Childrens Theater (DCT) artists. Since this is a mini-session, classes will not present a show. Pre-K (Pre-Kindergarten) students will explore stories and characters from the world of books and literature. For students in Act It Up (K-1st & 2nd-3rd) and Act
28、ing (4th-6th), the classes will explore characters, expression and creativity through creative dramatics (表演 ) activities. Full $80 payment per student is required for enrollment (入学 ). Classes will be filled first-come-first-served. For questions or to enroll, contact Nancy Schaeffer at 214-978-011
29、0 or nancydct.org. Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 April 22-May 13, 2008 Play Days Pre -K Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books Act out the stories you know so well and maybe a few new ones too! Take turns being on the stage with your class as you become many fun and creative characters Act I
30、t Up! Grades K-1 & Grades 2-3 Explore the most important aspects of acting: Characters: Who are You Imagination: See where it takes you be creative! Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 April 23-May 14, 2008 Acting Grades 4 -6 Explore the most important aspects of acting: Characterization: Movement and Voice Imagin
31、ation: Listening, Learning and Taking a chance Auditions and Monologues (试演和独角戏 ) Grade 7+ Work on a monologue that you can use for any audition Learn the tricks for how to do your best at your next audition at school, church or local theater Get feedback (反馈 ) from a professional and make improveme
32、nts to your auditioning skills 【小题 1】 The ad is about _. A training classes for students B the directions for a product C acting classes for college students D an introduction to a film 【小题 2】 To attend the special four-week mini-session, youll have to _. A register at DCT B prove that you can act C
33、 be old enough for each class D pay $80 once a week 【小题 3】 Which class may offer you a chance to enjoy playing the characters you like A Auditions and Monologues. B Play Days. C Act It Up! D Acting. 【小题 4】 Those who attend Auditions and Monologues _. A mainly explore the imagination B have to start
34、their lessons on April 22 C will often practise using movement and voice D are mainly taught some skills for their future use 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D 【小题 1】主旨题：从文章的标题 HAVE FUN IN SPRING! 和第一句话 Special four-week mini-session 可知是给学生的训练课。选 A 【小题 2】推理题：从文章句子： Acting Classes for Ages 4+ a
35、nd Teens!必须达到一定年龄 。选 C 【小题 3】细节题：从 Play Days Pre -K这部分的 Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books可知答案：是 B 【小题 4】推理题 ;从最后一部分的句子： Learn the tricks for how to do your best at your next audition at school, church or loca l theater可知是为以后的表演做准备。选 D Do you want to see the effects of global
36、warming Then head north. Will Steger is going to take all of us there. Steger, 64, the first person to make a dogsled trip to the North Pole, is a very famous and admired polar explorer. Hes at home in frozen parts of the world where few humans ever step on. Steger is also a devoted environmentalist
37、 who was early to ring the alarm bell on global warming. He saw its effects firsthand in frequent polar expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. Now Steger is about to lead a team of six young adventurers on a 1,400-mile, 60-day-long dogsled trip across Ellesmere Island, in the Canadian Arctic. The
38、 sea ice in that region should still be frozen. “We want to take our audience to the front lines of global warming,” says Steger. The team will be uploading videos, stories and photos to the website as they march along, allowing armchair adventurers and kids in classrooms to follow their progress d
39、ay to day. “We can actually bring the audience up there,” Steger says. Stegers team will include some already-famous young explorers. Sam Branson, the 22-year-old son of British airline tycoon (大亨 ) Richard Branson, is an experienced Arctic traveler. Also on the journey will be 27-year-old Norwegian
40、 Sigrid Ekran. Last year, Ekran became only the second woman in history to win Rookie (新秀 ) of the Year for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. What they will see may be very surprising. Even Steger doesnt know exactly what to expect. Climate change has already reshaped the geography of the Arctic. “Within
41、a decade or less, its going to be impossible to reach the North Pole by dog team without flotation (漂浮 ),” says Steger. Climate change is happening, but people can change too. Their willingness to change will determine the shape of the Earths future. 【小题 1】 Why is Steger about to organize the advent
42、ure to the Arctic A To collect evidence for his scientific research. B To develop the young peoples adventurous spirit. C To let more people enjoy its natural beauty. D To let people realize the bad effects of global warming. 【小题 2】 How can people learn about the progress of Stegers journey A Throug
43、h radio programs. B By watching TV. C On the Internet. D By reading his journals. 【小题 3】 According to Steger, people can save the earth by _. A changing their harmful way of life B learning more about the environment C willingly giving up their comfortable life D getting used to the present changes
44、of the earth 【小题 4】 What would be the best title for the passage A The Arctic is in danger B Sledding through the Arctic C Discoveries of the Arctic D Consequences of global warming 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B 【小题 1】推理判断题。根据第一段的第一句话以及第三段的 We want to take our audience to the front lines o
45、f global warming可以判断 Steger是想通过到北极的探险 , 让人们了解全球变暖对北极以及对地球的影响。选 D 【小题 2】细节理解题。根据第三段的 The team will be uploading videos, stories and photos to the website globalwarming 101. com as they march along, allowing armchair adventurers and kids in classrooms to follow their progress day to day. 可知Steger等人会把探
46、险过程中的录像、图片等上传到网站上 , 人们可以到网站上了解他们的进程。选 C 【小 题 3】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的信息可知 Steger认为如果人们愿意改变现在的生活方式 , 就可以重塑地球的未来。 选 A 【小题 4】旨大意题。根据文章内容可知是 Steger要带六名年轻的探险家利用狗拉的雪橇到北极探险 , 因此选 B项 New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid (巨大的鱿鱼 ). In the cold, dark waters of the An
47、tarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles (触须 ) and eyes as big as dinner plates. Sound like something out of a science fiction movie Think again. On February 21, New Zealand fishermen landed a colossal squid the length of a school bus. They had been fishing with long lines
48、for Chilean sea bass (黑鲈 ) in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the rare squid. With two hours of hard work, the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship. Scientists estimate (估计 ) that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet long. That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record. First identified in 1925 after two tentacles were found in a
