1、【XZB2019TBYLYYB02019】單元綜合檢測(三)Unit 3Amazing people(時間：100分鐘；滿分：120分).閱讀理解(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)ATo most people，noise pollution is a jet flying over their head.For one Spanish woman，it is a neighbor playing the piano.The woman has taken her neighbor to court.Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison

2、for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.In a country known for its noisiness，the case has raised eyebrows.Neighbors often complain about street noise in Spain，but people seeking prison time for someone practicing the piano is unheard of.At the trial，Sonia Boso

3、m says she has been suffering noise pollution up to now due to the practice sessions of Laia Martin，who lives below her.Martin,27，didn't admit that she played at home that often，saying she took regular classes in other towns and mostly practiced at home on the weekends.On the first day of the tr

4、ial，the newspaper reported that Bosom told the court she now hated pianos so much that she couldn't even stand seeing them in a film.Bosom says years of hearing constant playing has caused her“psychological injury”Medical reports show she has suffered from a variety of problems，including insomni

5、a(失眠)，anxiety，and panic attacks.She says tests by local authorities have found that the sound levels made by the piano are up to 10 decibels(分貝)higher than the limit.City authorities have asked the family several times to either stop the piano playing or soundproof(隔音)the room.The family told the co

6、urt they carried out soundproofing work twice but the complaints continued.The court hasn't made a final decision.A spokeswoman says the trial will end before May.1Bosom wants to send Martin to prison because _.AMartin's playing the piano damaged her healthBBosom suffered from heart attackCM

7、artin refused to take regular classes in other townsDMartin flew a jet over her head2How did Laia Martin respond to the complaints?AShe stopped playing the piano.BShe soundproofed the room.CShe didn't admit she played at home.DShe took her neighbor to court.3Which of the following may be the bes

8、t title for the passage?AA 7­year Sentence Caused by the PianoBPianist Charged with Noise PollutionCHealth Problems of a Spanish WomanDActions Against Noise by Local AuthorityBDale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer，and the developer of famous courses in self­improvement，salesman

9、ship，corporate training，public speaking，and interpersonal skills.Born in 1888 in Maryville，Missouri，Carnegie was a poor farmer's boy.His family moved to Belton，Missouri when he was a small child.In his teens，though still having to get up at 4：00 am every day to milk his parents' cows，he mana

10、ged to obtain an education at the State Teacher's College in Warrensburg.His first job after college was selling correspondence courses(函授課程)He moved on to selling bacon，soap，and lard for Armour & Company.After saving $500，Dale Carnegie quit sales in 1911 in order to pursue a lifelong dream

11、of becoming a lecturer.He ended up instead attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York，but found little success as an actor.Later he got the idea to teach public speaking.In his first session，he suggested that students speak about “something that made them angry”，and discovered that

12、the technique made speakers unafraid to address a public audience.From its beginning，the Dale Carnegie Course developed.Carnegie had made use of the average American's desire to have more self­confidence.Perhaps one of Carnegie's most successful marketing moves was to change the spellin

13、g of his last name from “Carnagey”to Carnegie，at a time when Andrew Carnegie was a widely recognized name.Carnegie's works include Lincoln the Unknown(1932)，Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business (1932)，and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948)His greatest achievement，however，was

14、 when Simon & Schuster published How to Win Friends and Influence People.The book was a bestseller from 1936.By the time of Carnegie's death，the book had sold five million copies in 31 languages，and there had been 450,000 graduates of his Dale Carnegie Institute.Carnegie died at his home in

15、New York in 1955.4Dale Carnegie's childhood can be described as _.AhardBhappyClonelyDboring5Which of the following shows the correct order of the events?abecoming an actorbreceiving a college educationcteaching public speakingdselling correspondence coursesAa，c，b，dBb，a，c，dCd，b，c，aDb，d，a，c6The Da

16、le Carnegie Course laid emphasis on _.Agiving people self­confidenceBhelping people to get wealthCteaching people speaking skillsDadvising people to live happily7Dale Carnegie changed his last name _.Ato get more helpBto win more supportCto become more famousDto avoid unnecessary confusionCRobe

17、rt Jarvik，born on May 11,1946 in Michigan and raised in Stamford，is a medical scientist and researcher，who played an important role in the invention of the artificial heart.He was interested in medicine from a young age.He watched his father perform operations and gained a patent(專利權)for a machine a

18、pplied in the medical operation before he graduated from high school.Jarvik attended Syracuse University and considered a career in art.When his father developed heart disease suddenly，he decided then to work on a medical career.He applied to medical schools，but was not admitted to any schools in th

19、e US.Before long，he was admitted to the medical school in Italy and stayed there for two years.He returned to get a degree in medicine from New York University in 1971.After working for a period of time，Jarvik got a job in the organ transplant(器官移植)program at the University of Utah in 1972.He worked

20、 with the director of the program，Willem Kolff，who invented the kidney dialysis(腎透析)machine.By the time Jarvik came to the University of Utah，the organ program had already developed the primary artificial heart.He improved it by creating a diaphragm (橫膈膜)，which solved many issues with the heart.Even

21、tually，he created the first artificial heart in 1981，the Jarvik­7，to be placed in a human patient，which was considered one of the most important inventions in human history.Barney Clark，a retired dentist suffering from serious heart disease，received the Jarvik­7 transplant on Dece.2,1982.H

22、e lived for 112 days after the operation，but the transplant was considered a success.Though receiving criticism for the risk referred to transplant an artificial heart，the Jarvik­7 still became very important for patients who were waiting for a heart.In 1987，Jarvik moved to New York City and fo

23、rmed Jarvik Research Inc.He began developing a new heartthe Jarvik 2019.This smaller machine fits inside a patient's heart rather than replacing the entire organ.8What method does the writer use to develop the passage?ABy comparing opinions from different fields.BBy following the natural time or

24、der.CBy discussing research experiments.DBy presenting some research results.9What do you know about Robert Jarvik from the passage?AHe was good at observation and made an invention when he was young.BHe was born and raised in the same place where his parents worked.CHe began to help his father from

25、 a young age when he performed operations.DHe was admitted to an American medical school soon after he graduated from college.10Which of the following incidents made Robert Jarvik determine his life­long career?AHe received a patent for the medical operation.BHe was refused to be admitted to an

26、y medical school in the US.C He took part in the organ program at the University of Utah.DHis father developed heart disease suddenly.11What is the greatest achievement for Robert Jarvik as a medical scientist?AHe created the first artificial heart in 1981.BHe invented the kidney dialysis machine.CH

27、e did the first heart transplant operation for a heart patient.DHe created a diaphragm to fit inside a patient's heart.DMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize，and the first person to win it twice.However，few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobe

28、l Prize winner.Born in September,1897，Irene Curie was the first of the Curies' two daughters.Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars，Irene studied in their own school，and her mother was one of the teachers.She finished her high school education at the College of S&

29、#233;vigné in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics.When World War began，Irene went to help her mother，who was using X­ray facilities to help save the lives of wounded soldiers.Irene continued the work by developing X­ra

30、y facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium.Her services were recognized in the form of a Military's Medal by the French government.In 1918，Irene became her mother's assistant at the Curie Institute.In December 1924，Frederic Joliot joined the Institute，and Irene taught him the t

31、echniques required for his work.They soon fell in love and were married in 1926.Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother，Irene combined family and career.Like her mother，Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize，along with her husband，in 1935.Unfortunately，a

32、lso like her mother，she developed leukemia(白血病)because of her work with radioactivity(輻射能)Irene Joliot­Curie died from leukemia on March 17,1956.12Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?ABecause she received a degree in mathematics.BBecause she contributed to saving the wounded.CBecause s

33、he won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.DBecause she worked as a helper to her mother.13Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot?AAt the Curie Institute.BAt the University of Paris.CAt a military hospital.DAt the College of Sévigné.14When was the second child of Irene Curie and

34、Frederic Joliot born?AIn 1932.BIn 1927.CIn 1897.DIn 1926.15In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother?AIrene worked with radioactivity.BIrene combined family and career.CIrene won the Nobel Prize once.DIrene died from leukemia. 【導學號：50792053】.閱讀七選五(共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)T

35、he eyes are the windows of the soul.Having a pair of bright，clear eyes is very important，so we should protect our eyes throughout our lives. _16_ Don't read while lying down or walking.Relax after every hour of reading.Keep a distance from the TV set when you watch TV and give your eyes a rest e

36、very 30 minutes.Don't stare at the sun or try to read in the darkness._17_ This can damage your eyes easily.Get your eyes checked often.Not many people have this habit，but it is necessary.If you feel that there is something wrong with your eyes，get them checked quickly._18_19_ You can close your

37、 eyes for a few seconds or look into the distance for one or two minutes.A small break will relax your eyes and help to stop you from getting eye problems.Be careful when you choose your glasses._20_ Make sure your glasses are right for you.If they don't feel right，get your glasses changed.ADeve

38、lop good reading habits.BRest your eyes whenever you can.CMake sure you get enough sleep every night.DGlasses that aren't suitable for you could bring you trouble.EEven if you're wearing sunglasses，never look directly at the sun.FEye problem can be found and treated early with regular checks

39、.GDrink green tea every day as a way to protect your eyes against eye problems.完形填空(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)I entered my office on the afternoon of December 20th and began to work.As the volunteer coordinator(協調人)，I was _21_ for filling 2,500 volunteer positions in the month of December alone._22_ the p

40、hone rang.The voice on the other end _23_ herself as Kimberly.She said she was _24_ to see if there were still any positions for her son Jake，who was expecting a(n) _25_ of coming to help.She explained what a _26_ it would be for Jake to have something to _27_ since he'd been diagnosed(診斷)with c

41、ancer.However，I _28_ having to tell him I could offer him very little _29_ because there were no more positions.After the phone call，I was deep in thought.Then，Mark，in charge of the pony(矮種馬)rides，came in.In a(n) _30_ voice，he said，“_31_ I have to lift one more kid on one more horse，I may die.Jessic

42、a，I _32_ need another one with a strong back，even if it's just for a couple of hours.”A smile lit up my face，and I said，“I think I _33_ a guy.”And a phone call later，Jake was scheduled to _34_ Mark each night through the end of the event.The next day，I made my way toward the pony rides.Jake _35_

43、 with his back to me on the platform.Another volunteer waved at me，and Jake _36_.A moment later he _37_ me and smiled.“Jessica！”he said _38_.“Thank you for getting me this _39_.Mark says I'm doing a good job，and also my mom is _40_ of me！”Then Jake hugged me.I felt very happy！21.A.anxiousBfamous

44、CresponsibleDsuitable22A.SuddenlyBFortunatelyCFinallyDSlowly23A.consideredBviewedCmadeDintroduced24A.coming Bcalling Crunning Dleaving25A.abilityBopinionCchanceDproblem26A.reliefBsurpriseCfailureDquestion27A.sayBdonate CneedDdo28A.riskedBregrettedCforgotDstopped29A.approvalBmoney CworkDdoubt30A.tire

45、dBhappyCcalmDsweet31A.BecauseBAsCThoughDIf32A.neverBreallyCalmostDseldom33A.requireBarrangeCknowDorder34A.helpBpraiseCcallDinstruct35A.jumpedBliedCsleptDsat36A.turned upBturned aroundCturned offDturned out37A.recognizedBadmiredCmetDaccepted38A.patientlyBquietlyCexcitedlyDcoldly39A.giftBlessonCfriend

46、Djob40A.ashamedBproudCawareDfond.語法填空(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)As a man was passing some elephants，he suddenly stopped，confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope 41._(tie)to their front leg.No chains，no cages.42._ was obvious that the elephants could，at anytime，break 43._ from their bonds but for