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1、Book 5 Unit 3 Life in the future单元测试第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AThe first summer job is often a signal that youre on your way to adulthood, and its also a method for earning money to pay for what you dream of. Its never too early to start considering
2、 the future. Now, here are some good choices for you!Retail (零售) Sales Retail offers plenty of opportunity for teens who are looking for a job. This type of work can pay from $10 to $15 an hour depending upon the duty you are expected to take on. It can also be great for teens who are friendly and e
3、njoy talking to other people. For more information, call us at 111-222-3333.Food ServiceA job in the food service industry is a natural fit for sociable teens who enjoy communicating with the public. It allows employees to work as part of a team while learning about following instructions. It also c
4、omes with the opportunity to earn between $8 and $10 per hour. Just call 111-222-3533 for more information.BabysitterThis job requires someone who is highly responsible. Though it pays generally between $6 and $8 hourly, it also requires a lot of patience. This is a great choice for teens who wish t
5、o make a career in teaching, child care, social work or any other field that makes use of social skills or requires interaction with kids. Got a question? Just call 111-222-3336.HousekeepingThis type of work can bring in about $5 an hour and it will allow teens to learn responsibility and develop th
6、eir organizational skills. The summer sees an upswing in the tourism industry, so hotels are often looking for more housekeeping staff, and parks often need more people to assist with keeping public areas clean and organized as well. Telephone: 111-222-3330.21. How much can you earn at least in two
7、hours as a retailer? A. $10. B. $12. C. $16. D. $20.22. Which of the following jobs may attract teens who want to be a teacher?A. Retail Sales. B. Food Service.C. Babysitter. D. Housekeeping.23. The underlined part “an upswing” in the last paragraph can best be replaced by “_”.A. an increase B. a li
8、mitC. a sign D. a trick24. The text is mainly written for teens who _.A. are faced with communication problemsB. want a part-time job in the summerC. dream of becoming a housekeeperD. plan to start their own businessBIn 1863, the great novelist Jules Verne wrote a novel called Paris in the Twentieth
9、 Century. In the book he used the full power of his great ability to forecast the coming century. Unfortunately, the manuscript (手稿) was lost until his great-grandson happened to discover it lying in a safe where it had been carefully locked away for almost 130 years. Realizing what a treasure he ha
10、d found, he arranged to have it published (出版) in 1994, and it became a bestseller at once. Back in 1863, kings still ruled the ancient world in Europe, with so many poor people performing backbreaking work in the fields. And steam power was just beginning to change the world. But Verne predicted th
11、at Paris in 1960 would have glass skyscrapers, air conditioning, TV, elevators, high-speed trains, gas-powered vehicles, and even something similar to the Internet. Verne described life in modern Paris almost without any mistakes. Just two years later Verne made another amazing prediction. He wrote
12、From the Earth to the Moon, in which he predicted the details of the task that sent several astronauts (宇航员) to the moon more than 100 years later in 1969. He correctly predicted the size of the space capsule, the number of astronauts who would carry out the task, the length of time the journey woul
13、d take, the weightlessness that the astronauts would experience, and the final landing in the ocean.How was Jules Verne able to predict 100 years into the future successfully? Although he was not a scientist himself, Verne often turned to scientists, asking them questions about their opinions of the
14、 future. He collected a vast amount of information about the great scientific discoveries of his time. Verne realized that science would make it possible for many amazing things to appear in the future. The secret of his successful prediction was his belief in the power of science to change society.
15、 25. Paris in the Twentieth Century is a novel that _.A. people thought little of at firstB. took Jules Verne five years to finishC. didnt sell well when published at firstD. was published long after it was finished26. The third paragraph is mainly about _.A. the requirements of being an astronautB.
16、 what From the Earth to the Moon is aboutC. how From the Earth to the Moon was createdD. the differences between the earth and the moon27. According to the text, Jules Verne _.A. showed strong interest in writing and scienceB. could predict what would happen to someoneC. was well-known as both a nov
17、elist and a scientistD. had Paris in the Twentieth Century published in 199428. What would be the best title for the text?A. The early life of Jules VerneB. Jules Vernes opinions about scienceC. Jules Verne: A writer ahead of his timeD. Jules Vernes inventions came trueCKnown as a radio host, Rush L
18、imbaugh landed his first radio job when he was in high school. Then Limbaugh attended Southeast Missouri State University, where he showed interest in nothing but radio. After dropping out of college, Limbaugh went to work at a radio station, but he did not last long. For the next few years, he chan
19、ged from station to station. Tom Leathers, publisher of The Squires, knew Limbaugh at the time and recalls, “Limbaugh was nothing special. He did not have that powerful personality you hear now. He was painfully shy.” Finally, under pressure from his father, who wanted him to give up radio, Limbaugh
20、 took a job as a public relations assistant for the Kansas City Royals (a Major League Baseball team).After five years, Limbaugh left the job because he wanted to work in radio. He soon landed a position at a Kansas City station as a talk show host and commentator. Ten months later, he was fired (解雇
21、). In fact, he once admitted that he had been fired from all but two of the jobs he ever held. A year went by before a San Diego radio station agreed to give him a chance, mainly because it was in serious financial trouble. The job was exactly the chance he needed. Soon Limbaughs three-hour morning
22、show became the most popular program in the city and spread to radio stations across the United States.In 2001, Limbaugh faced a new problem that threatened to take him off the air deafness. Limbaugh went completely deaf in his left ear and had serious hearing loss in his right. At first, he made an
23、 effort to change the way he did his program to cover up his disability. Finally, he told the truth to his listeners and received a cochlear implant operation, which helped him regain some hearing in his left ear. As of 2008, Limbaughs radio show was still being broadcast on almost six hundred AM ra
24、dio stations in the United States and on audio streams over the Internet. Limbaughs popularity is often said to have breathed new life into AM radio.29. What Tom Leathers said suggests that _.A. Limbaughs hosting style was not attractiveB. Limbaugh was too shy to work as a radio hostC. Limbaugh used
25、 to be a man with a strong personalityD. Limbaugh shouldnt have dropped out of college30. Whats the right order of the events about Rush Limbaugh?a. He worked as a public relations assistant.b. He had an operation because of hearing loss.c. He attended Southeast Missouri State University.d. He was o
26、ffered a job by a San Diego radio station.e. He worked as a talk show host at a Kansas City station.A. c, a, d, e, b B. a, b, e, d, cC. c, a, e, d, b D. a, d, e, b, c31. What can we learn from Rush Limbaughs story?A. Think twice before you act.B. Where there is a will, there is a way.C. A good begin
27、ning makes a good ending.D. Dont put off till tomorrow what should be done today.32. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways to help the deaf to hear.B. Rush Limbaughs career in radio.C. How to be an excellent radio host.D. Rush Limbaughs influence in the USA.DDont we all know a “Happy Meal” when we s
28、ee one the famous boxed meal that includes a hamburger, a kid-sized portion of fries, a side of fruits and milk, served with a toy thats extremely popular with children who love to collect them?But collectors of these little toys will soon be in for a surprise. For the book lovers though, there is s
29、ome good news. McDonalds will replace the plastic toys with books. However, each of these books will mainly pass on nutritional messages.Do you know that McDonalds has been marketing the boxed kids meal since 1979? Happy Meals are extremely popular with kids, especially for its collectible toys, whe
30、n you consider that over 1.3 billion of these packages are sold each year! These packages have been very controversial (有争议的). Health supporters believe that drawing kids to these meals with toys is a clever way of promoting unhealthy food choices. They see it as an advertising strategy (策略) of “cat
31、ching its customers young” a move that has paid off very well for the fast food company.Child development experts say that food habits get formed in children by age six and continue through to their adult life. Fatty and sugary foods such as those served in McDonalds Happy Meals are believed to play
32、 a big role in growing health problems such as obesity and diabetes. Public healthcare costs have gone up and untold amounts of money have been spent in caring for obesity and other health problems. In 2010, the State of California tried to ban (禁止) toys in Happy Meals. But it was strongly opposed (
33、反对) by some as being heavy-handed, and the ban was thrown out by the government.While some people believe that McDonalds, with its large following of children, can create a powerful message through the books, others believe its actions are contradictory (矛盾的). Anyway, the company is trying to spread
34、 the message of nutrition while it is serving food that is anything but healthy. 33. Books will be added into Happy Meals to _.A. encourage more kids to read booksB. introduce the history of McDonaldsC. have kids learn more about nutritionD. help young kids learn to read and write34. In the authors
35、opinion, Happy Meals _.A. bring much fun to childrenB. are no good to childrens healthC. are popular with young and oldD. teach children a lot about nutrition35. The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _.A. discuss B. advertiseC. entertain D. introduce第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短
36、文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Advice for teens about how to open a savings accountIt is a very simple thing to open a savings account. You just need to decide which bank you would like to get your savings account at. Follow these simple steps below to learn how to open a savings account.Go to a ba
37、nk that you like. Choose a bank whose services make you satisfied. 36 Another thing about choosing a bank is to make sure that they provide an ATM card when you open your savings account. If not, youll have to go inside the bank and stand in a line to get your money out.Choose a savings account.Tell
38、 them what you hope to achieve with your savings account. They will help you choose the perfect one for you. 37 They offer college savings accounts, goal savings accounts, and interest savings accounts along with many others.38Some banks want at least $100.00 or more to open a savings account. Just
39、make sure to have over $100.00 available to put in a savings account. 39 It usually depends upon the savings account that you choose.Ask about fees. Some banks require a certain balance to be in your savings account each month. 40 Make sure that the fee isnt very high each month. Sometimes you can g
40、et a savings account that doesnt have a minimum (最低的) balance each month and doesnt charge any monthly fees.Make sure to see a brochure that explains the different types of savings accounts available. Ask the bank employees what is best for you and tell them about your main reason for opening a savi
41、ngs account.A. Bring money. B. Be clear about how savings accounts work.C. If not, you might get charged a fee each month.D. There are often different savings accounts in each bank.E. A savings account gives you interest on the money you have in it.F. There are different amounts required for opening
42、 a savings account.G. Make sure that the people who work in the bank are friendly and helpful.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（、和）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Most of us have had one of those days when weve thought, “Wouldnt it be nice if I could be a kid again, without al
43、l the stress (压力) of my job and the pressure to succeed?” 41 did you ever consider that many kids today are feeling a 42 type of stress to that felt by adults? In a 43 that values success, children are forced to grow up too quickly. They are 44 to learn to read and count even before they can walk; t
44、o outperform the other kids in their class. This rushed childhood creates too much stress that many experts believe can have 45 effects. Children who suffer the stresses of adulthood will also show the 46 of adulthood. Many children are developing stress-related conditions, such as sleep disorders.
45、Suicide (自杀) and depression, once limited to 47 , have found their way into the childs community. Many parents seek to 48 super kids, making them overly competitive. 49 , in their eagerness to bring up an academic prodigy (神童), many parents often raise an underachiever. When these children 50 to liv
46、e up to their parents expectations (which are often unrealistic), the children become so 51 that they cannot perform well. Children are under great pressure when they feel that their performance is connected with the love they 52 . They feel very ashamed and sad when they are not 53 . These feelings
47、 even carry into their adult careers.How do we avoid 54 our children through childhood? Remember that play is an important part of childhood. It is 55 to reduce stress, encourage creativity and experience joy. Parents shouldnt turn play into work, and they shouldnt try to 56 children during their play period. Dr. David Elkind, author of The Hurried Child, advises parents to let children be 57 . 58 , childhood is an important part of ones life, and it should be 59 . Kids have the right to a 60 , and we shouldnt push them through this stage. 41. A. If