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1、UNIT 11 CONFLICT AND COMPROMISE单元综合检测.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AWith 60 miles of canals and nearly 7，000 buildings dating from the 18th century or earlier，Amsterdam is one of Europe's best preserved cities.Here are some of our favorites.The ConcertgebouwA free classical concert in one of the w
2、orld's greatest concert halls？Sounds too good to be true，but every Wednesday at lunchtime that's exactly what's on offer at the Concertgebouw.The latest series just started up again this month and will run through June.You can pick up a free ticket (one per person) on the day of the show
3、 starting at 11：30 am.；the concert takes place from 12：30 pm.to 1 pm.Rijksmuseum GardensTake a walk in the beautiful formal gardens of the Rijksmuseum，which are dotted with fascinating artworks.There's a lifesize chessboard，a fountain by contemporary Danish artist Jeppe Hein，and post
4、war climbing frames by architect Aldo van Eyck.The gardens also host sculpture exhibitionscurrently there are 21 sculptures on show by the Spanish artist Joan Miró until October 11.The MuziektheaterThis important opera，dance and music venue has free weekly lunchtime concerts by top performers o
5、n Tuesdays from 12：30 pm.to 1 pm.in the entrance hall，from September to May.Once or twice a month，the concert is followed by a free tour of the theatrecheck the website for details.Central LibraryAt the Netherlands' biggest library，the Centrale Bibliotheek，you can read the international papers f
6、or free，and while WiFi isn't completely free，you can purchase 30 minutes for little more than a dollar by using one of the ticket machines.Upstairs on the 7th floor there is a café with a balcony that boasts wonderful city views.1Which one would you prefer if you have a taste for artw
7、orks?AThe Concertgebouw.BThe Muziektheater.CRijksmuseum Gardens.DCentral Library.2What can you do prior to your visit to the Muziektheater?AEnjoy classical music at Concertgebouw.BAttend the free weekly lunchtime concert.CVisit sculpture exhibitions of Joan Miró.DTake a walk in the Rijksmuseum
8、Gardens.3What is special about Central Library?AWiFi in it is free to use.BYou can get a fantastic view of the city.CIt is the biggest library in the world.DNewspapers at home and abroad are free to read.BWe have two daughters：Kirsten is seven years old and Kelly is four.Last Sunday evening，we
9、 invited some people home for dinner.I dressed them nicely for the party，and told them that their job was to join me in answering the door when the bell rang.I would introduce them to the guests，and then they would take the guests' coats upstairs and put them on the bed in the second bedroom.The
10、 guests arrived.I introduced my two daughters to each of them.The adults were nice and kind and said how lucky we were to have such good kids.Each of the guests made a particular fuss over Kelly，the younger one，admiring her dress，her hair and her smile.They said she was a remarkable girl to be carry
11、ing coats upstairs at her age.I thought to myself that we adults usually make a big “to do” over the younger child because he/she is the one who seems more easily to be hurt.We do it with the best intention.But we seldom think of how it might affect the other child.I was a little worried that Kirste
12、n would feel she was being outshone.I was about to serve dinner when I realized that she had been missing for twenty minutes.I ran upstairs and found her in the bedroom，crying.I said，“What are you doing，my dear？”She turned to me with a sad expression and said，“Mommy，why don't people like me the
13、way they like my sister？Is it because I'm not pretty？Is that why they don't say nice things about me？”I tried to explain to her，kissing and hugging her to make her feel better.Now，whenever I visit a friend's home，I make a point of speaking to the elder child first.4The underlined express
14、ion “make a big to do over” (Paragraph 4) means “ ”Ashow much concern aboutBhave a special effect onClist jobs to be done forDdo good things for5The guests praised Kelly for carrying coats upstairs because of her Abeautiful hair Bpretty clothesClovely smile Dyoung age6Kirsten felt sad and cried beca
15、use Athe guests gave her more coats to carryBshe didn't look as pretty as KellyCthe guests praised her sister more than herDher mother didn't introduce her to the guests7We can conclude from the passage that Aparents should pay more attention to the elder childrenBthe younger children are us
16、ually more easily hurtCpeople usually like the elder children moreDadults should treat children equallyCErik KobayashiSolomon spent a day with Dr.Paul Gauthier，a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming.Human
17、s have 12，000 years of experience growing food，but only a generation or so worth of experience growing crops indoors.We are still progressing up the technology learning curve (学习曲线)What's more，traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming.Ther
18、efore，without taking time to understand the science，vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises.The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome.Dr.Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as “pie
19、3;inthesky”businesses.He famously calculates，for instance，that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $24 if farmed indoorsthe cost is too high.Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used i
20、n crop photosynthesis (光合作用)，so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light.Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high，vertical farming does create high efficiencies in other areas.Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled t
21、ime and again.Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary.It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society.The future is probably mixed.In some environmentsthe Middle East，for instancea move to vertical farming is a nobrainer.An indoor
22、 farm in Saudi Arabia，for instance，can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland.In other geographies，though，the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability.A large vertical farming and equipment operation only started generati
23、ng a small profit eight years into its nineyear life.8What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2?A It will replace traditional farming one day.BIt relies on research of more basic science.CIt can be applicable on different conditions.DIt actually came into being 12，000 years ago.9
24、What does Dr.Albright think of vertical farms?AThey use less light than traditional ones.BThey may seem very unlikely to succeed.CThey can overcome many problems in farming.DThey do not need any natural sunlight any longer.10What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?AThe ways of reducing costs of ve
25、rtical farming.BThe secrets of developing vertical farming.CThe recent trend of vertical farming.DThe benefits of vertical farming.11Why is the example of “an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia” mentioned?ATo show vertical farming can work well in some places.BTo prove solar energy is vital for farming in
26、Saudi Arabia.CTo confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high.DTo argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer.DIf you're DIYminded，you can build your own solar power system.In some cases，you can even build your own solar panels(电池板)，although the amount that you can
27、effectively DIY home solar depends on how much you want to power.Making your own solar panel is a timeconsuming process and requires some electrical skills.However，it can also be very rewardinglearning to build your own panel is a great way to understand how solarelectricity is produced.
28、Before you can build your own solar panels，you first need to understand how solar cells produce electricity.If you've bought individual solar cells(they can be purchased online)，the basic process for building your own solar panel goes like this：Prepare the backing(垫板) for your panel.Many DIY sol
29、ar panel builders prefer to use a wooden board as the base for their solar cell.You'll need to drill holes in the board so that the wires for each cell can pass through.Wire your solar cells together.This requires some experience with electrical work.Use a soldering iron to attach wire to the so
30、lar cells and then link each of the cells together.Attach cells to your backing.If possible，attach each solar cell to the backing individually.This makes it easier to replace a single cell in the event that becomes damaged or is not operating properly.At this point you have a functional solar panel
31、that can produce electricity when the sun shines.However，a solar panel by itself is not useful.If you are trying to produce electricity to power devices in your home，you need to pair your panel with an inverter(换流器) that will turn direct current(DC) power from the sun into the alternating current(AC
32、) power used in most modern electronic devices.12How does the author like building DIY solar panel in Para.1?AIt is easy. BIt is necessary.CIt is common. DIt is worthwhile.13What's the first step of building your own solar panels?AMaster how to manage it.BPrepare the backing for your panel.CPurc
33、hase individual solar cells.DDrill holes in the wooden board.14Why are solar cells connected to the wooden board separately?ATo produce more power.BTo replace damaged cells easily.CTo fix cells to the backing.DTo pass through the board easily.15What can be inferred from the text?APeople without elec
34、trical skills behave worse in DIY solar panels.BA wooden board is a must in building your own solar power.CHow to pair an inverter depends on how much you want to power.DA functional solar panel can give power to your home devices directly.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Five Tips That Help You Fall Asle
35、ep QuicklyLower the room temperature 16 During the sleep，the core temperature decreases，while the temperature of your hands and feet increases.You might be hard to fall asleep if your room is too warm.Setting your thermostat to a cool temperature between 1523 could help.Get on a scheduleWaking up an
36、d going to bed at the same time each day can help your biological clock keep a regular schedule. 17 So，set your alarm clock at the same time each day and go to bed at relatively the same time daily. 18 Using electronic devices late at night is terrible for sleep.Watching TV，playing video games，and u
37、sing a mobile phone can make it significantly harder for you to fall and stay asleep.You had better disconnect all electronics and put away computers and mobile phones so you can ensure a quiet place，free of distractions(干扰物)Read somethingReading could be a good activity to help you calm down before
38、 bed. 19 But electronic books may produce a kind of light that can make it harder for you to fall asleep.So you had better read a paper book in order to relax and improve your sleep.Exercise during the dayIt is important to maintain a moderateintensity(强度适中的) exercise routine.The time of the d
39、ay when you exercise is also critical.To promote better quality sleep，working out early in the morning appears to be better than working out later in the day. 20 AOur body temperature changes when we fall asleepBChange your biological clockCOvertraining has been linked to poor sleepDTurn off all ele
40、ctronicsETherefore，moderate exercise in the morning could benefit your sleepFIt seems that bedtime reading may promote longer sleep for youGOnce your body adjusts to this schedule，it will be easier to fall asleep and wake up around the same time every day.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)After I graduated fro
41、m the university，I got so pressured in finding a job.I did a lot of 21 both online and handing in person to a particular company.It occurred，one day I went to 22 my CV (履历) to a certain company and I wanted to meet the human resource manager in person because I believed it was a better 23 than leavi
42、ng my CV at the reception.Unfortunately，in this company the 24 did not allow me to see the human resource manager and 25 asked me to just leave the CV with her and that she would 26 it.I was really 27 since I knew she wouldn't do that and my CV will just be thrown in the trash can，I thought so b
43、ecause it usually 28 a lot in some other companies.So I just left with my head 29 and never thought about it again since I knew I would never get any 30 from the company.Weeks passed and one day I received a call from a(an) 31 number and guess what.it was the human resource manager of that same comp
44、any.I was really shocked since I did not 32 it at all.So he said he received my CV and that he would 33 it.I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for 34 the receptionist the other day.This humbled me and it was a 35 to believe in people and not assume things just because of the norm.21A.design
45、s BapplicationsCpreparations Dexaminations22A.hand in Bgive upCcarry out Dtake back23A.result BchanceCposition Dsuggestion24A.lawyer BpresidentCreporter Dreceptionist25A.thus BstillCinstead Dtherefore26A.create BshareCdeliver Dexchange27A.amazed BfrightenedCpuzzled Ddisappointed28A.fails BworksCchan
46、ges Dhappens29A.up Bdown Caside Dforward30A.response BsuggestionCproject Dcomment31A.familiar BimportantCunknown Dcommon32A.expect Bconnect Cvalue Dconfirm33A.agree on Bwork onCrefer to Dsearch for34A.doubting BscoldingCadmiring Dpunishing35A.decision Bconclusion Creminder Dcriterion.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1
47、.5分，满分15分)The first practical cooling system for use in industry was invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier in New York，the USA.He continued to improve his 36._ (invent) and，in 1928，37._(develop) the first air conditioner for home use.In 1939，an American car company introduced the first air conditioner
48、for cars，38._(make) driving more comfortable.After World War ，many homes in the USA were built 39._ central air conditioning.Central air conditioning uses a single unit to heat 40._ cool a whole house.With this，people could escape the heat of summer and the cold of winter no matter 41._ they were in the house.But when electricity became mo