高中英语人教版 (2019)选择性必修 第一册Unit 5 Working the Land精品课时练习

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Unit 5 Working the Land 单元素养评估A卷第一部分　阅读(共两节， 满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分， 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AVenice, a small waterside city in northeast Italy, boils with happiness and excitement once every year. Between February 21 and March 4, carnival (狂欢节) hits the streets.For most people carnival means large parties and feasting. But in Venice, it also means traditional masks and costumes.These costumes were originally meant to hide personal identities. Then, different social classes could mix in a sea of happiness. Along the waterway, people greeted each other with “Good morning, Mrs. Mask！”Today, people in Venice still dress up in the strangest ways — as armed soldiers, butchers and fishermen, for example.Bars and cafes are filled with party­goers who come to show off their fancy costumes. Their designs and creations are made by special studios. Ready­made costumes are not acceptable.“In the months before the carnival we work overtime to meet the demand，” said a mask­maker. “Many kilometers of silk and lace are made into costumes. For shopkeepers, carnival is the best time of year.”The Venice carnival dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the city was one of the wealthiest in Europe.The tradition of celebrating with masks and costumes is thought to have been started by the “Stocking Companies”. These were groups of young men who organized parties and festivals and wore colorful stockings to distinguish_themselves.By the 18th century，the carnival had reached its peak. It all came to an end when Napoleon conquered (征服) Venice in 1797.But in 1979, local people brought the old tradition back to life.Now the Venice carnival attracts huge crowds from all over the world. This year, about 700,000 people are taking part in. Hotels were fully booked months in advance, bars and restaurants overflow every day.The city certainly benefits — a whole industry has been built up around the carnival's masks and costumes. “The Venice carnival is a magical time! It's such a great experience，” said one French tourist.1．During the carnival ________.A．students of all ages also join in the activitiesB．people want to be dressed in the most beautiful clothesC．people in the costumes and masks want to make others think they are richD．people dressed in the strangest ways don't want to be recognized2．That people at the carnival were greeted “Mrs. Mask！” shows that ________.A．all the people at the carnival were women at one timeB．all the people at the carnival wore masksC．people weren't able to tell men from women at the carnivalD．people at the carnival don't know each other3．What does the underlined expression “distinguish themselves” most possibly mean?A．To make themselves up.B．To make themselves different.C．To warm themselves up.D．To recognize themselves.BI am proud to be a member of two cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have lived in both Mexico and the United States.I was born in the state of Michoacán. I was born in a small town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we would go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I would go for a swim in a creek. My mom did not work; she stayed at home taking care of our family. Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.In 1996, the day came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time.My education now is different from the one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an immigrant in this country. Now that I have been here three years, I am proud to offer my help and support to people who need it.I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.4．What does the writer think of Mexico?A．She doesn’t like it because it’s poor.B．She was too young to remember it.C．She loves the country and is proud of it.D．She wants to get rid of it so she left.5．Why did the family move to the US?A．Because they were in need of more money.B．Because the mother found no peace in Quinceo.C．Because they wanted to experience a new culture.D．Because the author could have new friends.6．Which of the following statements about the author is WRONG?A．She wants to be a teacher and support people.B．She enjoyed company of friends at the new school.C．She enjoyed life in Mexico and also in the USA．D．Her new school teaches in English and Mexican.7．The purpose of the passage is to ________.A．explain how the author learns English well as a teenB．help people to understand American immigrants betterC．introduce the life in her hometown Quinceo in MexicoD．persuade immigrants not to drop their mother tongueCDear Sir，There is a plan to build a new supermarket on the edge of the Whitefields housing estate(住宅区), on the land where the local library now is. I live at Whitefields, and I would like to express my concern about this plan. It is not that I am completely against the idea of building a supermarket — I just think that as a community we need to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages before committing ourselves. It is clear that the library is under­used and in poor condition. It is also clear that there are very few shops near here and a supermarket would be a good thing to have. But the people who want to build the supermarket seem to think that no one wants the library any more, and that it isn't a must because of the Internet and so on. Is this necessarily true, especially for elderly people？What about young people who don't have the Internet at home and need to go to the library to do their homework？Where can they study if they have to share a room with a younger brother or sister?On the other hand, there is an argument that a new supermarket would not only bring more choice of shopping and more convenience for local people, but it would also bring some much­needed jobs for younger people in the town — and this is a good point. What we need to do is consider the effect a supermarket will have on our quality of life. Certainly local people, including me, will find shopping a lot easier and more convenient. But there will also be extra traffic. In a few years from now, the roads in and around will be full of cars in the daytime and delivery lorries at night, and not only that — we will have got used to it,_too. Are more jobs and more convenience worth such an influence on our daily lives？Perhaps, but this is what we have to ask ourselves. I believe that all the people of Whitefields, and the authority, need to discuss this question in an open­minded way — and I hope that by the time a decision is taken, we will have had a full and fair discussion of the issues involved, and that the local authority will have really listened to everyone's view. Is that too much to ask?Yours faithfully，Tom Watkins8．The supporters of the supermarket probably think ________.A．the library is no longer neededB．the library is too poor to be rebuiltC．the supermarket brings down goods priceD．supermarket increases local workers' income9．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A．Shopping convenience.B．Job opportunity. C．Life quality.D．Traffic condition. 10．What is the author's attitude toward the plan?A．Approving.　　 B．Neutral.C．Negative.　　 D．Confident. 11．Why is the letter written?A．To promote effective public reading.B．To call for concern over an urban project.C．To discuss ways of improving life quality.D．To express dissatisfaction with public equipment.DNearly every week, we hear news about the latest successes and failures in driverless vehicles.But we hear little about how other industries are developing this same kind of technology.One industry heavily involved in researching and developing artificial intelligence, or AI, is agriculture.Companies are experimenting with high-tech tools that can help farmers save time and money, while reducing environment-harming chemicals.One of the companies is ecoRobotix of Switzerland.It created a robot equipped with AI and cameras to identify all plants on a farm.The robot has four wheels to carry itself through the fields in search of weeds.Computer-controlled arms then lower and spray the weeds with small amounts of herbicide(除草剂)．Company officials say the robot can fully operate on its own for up to 12 hours a day while being powered by the sun.It uses the same kind of sensor and positioning technology used to guide driverless vehicles.A farmer can also control the equipment through a smartphone.The co-founder of ecoRobotix, Aurélien Demaurex, says the farm robot can kill weeds with 20 times less herbicide than traditional methods.This is because the system uses exactly the right chemical amount in the exact place required to kill the weeds.Currently, farmers spread weed killers over massive areas to destroy unwanted plants.Another company developing farm robotics is California-based Blue River Technology.The company has a system called “See & Spray”，which it claims was the world’s first smart sprayer.The system—which is connected to the back of a tractor—is also equipped with AI to identify and chemically kill only the weeds.It can also spray chemicals on wanted plants to help them grow.Ben Chostner, vice president of business development for Blue River Technology，explains in a company video that See & Spray technology uses the same deep learning methods used in facial recognition.“The first time the machine saw pigweed, it didn’t know what kind of plant it was.But we taught it—by giving it tens of thousands of examples of that pigweed—and now it’s an expert in pigweed.”12．How will AI benefit agriculture？A．It will fund agriculture research.B．It contributes to low-cost farming.C．It can avoid harmful chemicals.D．It frees all farmers from field work.13．What do the products of the two companies have in common？A．They use recognition technology.B．They are powered by solar energy.C．They are connected with smartphones.D．They can help wanted plants grow rapidly.14．What do Ben Chostner’s words suggest about the robot？A．It is environmentally friendly.B．It is good at self-improving.C．It has the learning ability.D．It can track various plants.15．What is mainly talked about in the text？A．The experiment in farming robots.B．A new trend in artificial intelligence.C．Modern See & Spray technology.D．Artificial intelligence in agriculture.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)阅读下面短文， 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Gardening can be a rewarding hobby not only because you can watch your plants grow but because you can take pride in your success.People use more ways to save money these days.__16.__ If you have decided to own a garden then a few beginner gardening tips will help you to get started.Plant Plants That Grow Easily__17.__ If you are getting ready to start your first garden then it may be a better idea to choose plants that are strong and easy to grow.Use Good SoilAs a beginner, if you do not know much about the type of soil that you need, it might be a better idea to buy your soil from a gardening store.You have to consider the type of soil that you have in your yard and what plants you are growing in it as well.__18__Do Not Over WaterFinally, one of the biggest mistakes that beginners make is over watering their gardens. __19__ So you need to learn how much water each plant needs in your garden.It is also beneficial to water your plants early in the morning to get the best results.__20__ You can also save money, be healthier, and help protect the environment at the same time.A．One mistake that many beginners make is trying to grow plants that are hard to grow.B．With these helpful beginner tips you can grow your own fruit and vegetables.C．And growing your own fruit and vegetables is one of them.D．Different plants need different amounts of water.E．Gardening is many people’s favorite hobby.F．For this reason buying soil from a store may just be easier.G．There are many mistakes that you may make when beginning gardening.第二部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。The Last Robot-Proof Job in America？You can get most food, such as warm cookies or vodka, to your doorstep in minutes. But try getting a red snapper (红鲷鱼). Until recently, if you could obtain it, it would likely have been pre-frozen and shipped in from overseas.Anew tech startup is aiming to 21 this situation. Based inside the Fulton Fish Market, a seafood wholesale market, the startup, called FultonfishMarket.com, allows customers across the whole country, both restaurants and individuals, to buy from the market. The fish is shipped 22 ，rather than frozen, thanks to an Amazon advanced logistics system.Mike Spindler, the company's CEO said recently, “I can get a fish to Waren Buffett, that's as fresh as if he'd walked down to the pier(码头) and bought it that morning.”There is one thing, 23 , that the sophisticated logistics system cannot do: pick out a fish. If Warren Buffett orders a red snapper, the company needs to 24 that his fish is actually red snapper, and not some other. According to the ocean-conservation organization, more than 20% of the seafood in restaurants and grocery stores in America is 25 . For this task, the company has employed Robert DiGregorio, a forty-seven-year veteran of the business, who possesses a blend of judgement and 26 knowledge that, so far, computers have yet to replicate.“ 27 the food-safety stuff, our business could be any market from the last three thousand years of human history.” Spindler told me.He is experienced in the 28 business. When he arrived at the fish market in 2014, people were cautious. "They thought selling fish on the Internet was 29 ". DiGregorio said, speaking for the fishmongers(鱼贩). “They didn't see how it could possibly work." Five years ago DeGregorio didn't know how to use a computer, but when the Web-site people arrived at the market, he sensed an opportunity. Together, they've created a human-machine fish-buying operation.By 1 a.m.each night, the company collects 30 from around the country and sends them to DiGregorio. He heads into the market carrying his tablet computer. The company's algorithms(算法) 31 data on their sources and can tell DiGregorio, for example which stall to go to get the best tuna (金枪鱼). The computer is a“learning system," so if DiGregorio makes a choice it didn't 32 ，it asks."Was the fish not available? Was it damaged?" All that information is fed back in for next time.Then, what can a fishmonger see that a computer can't? DeGregorio showed me his part of the 33 process. “I'm assessing a few things, he said. First, 34 . Fish should have“nice"slime(粘液). Then, smell. He sniffed the air above the box. “when fish goes had, it smells like ammonia." Besides, to get the best stuff, “Fishmongers have to have a relationship with you. To trust you." He added.ls he ever 35 being replaced by the learning system of computers? DiGregorio shrugged. "By the time they invent a computer that can do what I can do."he said, "I'll be dead."A. maintain B. remedy C.substitute D.recognizeA.free B.overseas C.separate D.freshA.therefore B.otherwise C.however D.thusA.ensure B.propose C. concede D.remindA.overpriced B.misidentified C.displaced D.modifiedA.computer B.cuisine C.fish D.marketingA.Rather than B.Thanks to C.Except for D.Prior toA.fund-raising B.online-grocery C.fish-selling D.non-profitA.significant B.worthy C.responsible D.RidiculousA.sales B.orders C.alternatives D.statisticsA.analyze B.supply C.prioritize D.feedA.require B.process C.predict D.valueA.calculation B.decoding C.correction D.selectionA.smash B.touch C.wipe D.rollA.concerned about B.eager for C.delighted with D.capable第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分， 满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。It's time to reconsider food. Around the globe, food problems threaten wildlife, wild places and the planet itself. Today, 7.3 billion people consume 1.6 times 1.________ the earth's natural resources can supply. By 2050, the world's population 2.________(reach) 9 billion and the demand for food will double.So how do we produce more food for more people without 3.________(expand) the land and water already in use? We can't double the amount of food.4.________(fortunate), we don't have to－we just have to double the amount of food available now instead.5.________ short, we must freeze the footprint of food.In the near­term, food production is enough to provide for all, but it doesn't reach everyone who needs it. About 1.3 billion tons of food 6.________ (waste) each year—four times the amount 7.________(need) to feed the more than 800 million people who are 8.________ (hunger) .By improving efficiency and productivity while reducing waste and shifting consumption 9.________(pattern), we can produce enough food for everyone by 2050 on roughly 10.________ same amount of land we use now.第三部分　写作(共两节， 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你校英语辩论社团招收成员,你想申请加入。请你用英语写一封邮件,内容包括:　　(1)个人简介(性格、特长等);　　(2)表达期望。注意:(1)词数80左右(格式已给出,不计入总词数);(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Sir or Madam,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。When I was in school, I joined an undergraduate program to chat with specific patients and then discuss it with others.But I had no specific training in this, and introducing myself to strangers was not one of my natural talents.On one special visit, I cautiously entered a darkened room to find an elderly man lying in the bed.There was no one else in the room, and I firstly thought he was sleeping.When I moved a little closer to the bed, I realized that he was very much awake, but also very confused and anxious.He desperately wanted to communicate something to others, but I couldn’t understand what he was saying.He seemed weak, and I couldn’t tell if he was in pain, or just scared.I knew nothing about this man’s life or history, and at that time I felt totally helpless.He obviously didn’t want me to leave, but I felt so lost and uncomfortable that I had to leave the room after only a couple of minutes.The next time I was at the hospital, I was asked to make follow-up visits with the same list of patients.I expected my time with the confused man to be just as short as the last time if he was even still alive.It seemed pointless to prevent myself from trying to talk with someone who was so weak.As I arrived at the room, the first thing I noticed was that the lights were on.His daughter was there chatting with him.He was sitting up in the bed and looked a bit better than before.I introduced myself to the daughter and explained to her that I had come by before.Addressing the patient, I then suggested that I was certain he didn’t remember me at all.Paragraph 1：To my surprise, he corrected me immediately.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2：After this visit, the words the old man said to me were always in my mind.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________