1、Unit 1 Science and Scientists Unit 1 Science and Scientists 单元检测题单元检测题 第一部分 听力(略) 第二部分 阅读理解 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和 D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Smart Kids Festival Events Smart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay W
2、hat You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay for what you want or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the directors picks. Walk on the Wild Side Not ticketed, Free Join storyteller Sarah Law to hear s
3、cience stories about animals. Along the way youll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and the food chain. Its best suited to children aged 59. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Introduction to Waves Pre-book, PWYD Subjects range from sound waves to gravity
4、waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world. Science in the Field Not ticketed, Free This storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data o
5、n various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientists mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop. Festival Dinner Pre-book, 25 per person Whether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us t
6、o mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford. 1.In which event can you decide the payment? A.Walk on the Wild Side. B.Introduction to Waves. C.Science in the Field. D.Festival Dinner. 2.Wh
7、o will talk about experiences of collecting direct data? A.Sarah Law. B.Mike Goldsmith. C.Mark Samuels. D.Tom Crawford. 3.What do the four events have in common? A.Family-based. B.Science-themed. C.Picked by children. D.Filled with adventures. B Imagine a world where you move around in front of a pe
8、rsonal computer in your own sound space. You listen to your favorite songs, play loud computer games or watch a movieall without other people hearing the sound. That is the possibility presented by sound beaming, a new technology from Noveto Systems, an Israeli company. On Friday, the company presen
9、ted a desktop device that sends sound directly to a listener without the need for headphones or a special receiver. Noveto Systems gave The Associated Press (AP) a chance to test its Sound Beamer 1.0 before its debut. The APs Louise Dixon writes that listening to the device is like something from a
10、science fiction movie. The sound seems so close it feels like it is inside your ears while also in front, above and behind them. Noveto expects the device will have many uses. Office workers could listen to music or conference calls without others hearing. People could play a game, a movie or music
11、without waking up others in the same room. Because the device does not use headphones, it is possible to hear other sounds in the room clearly. The device uses a 3-D technology that finds and follows the ear position of the listener. It sends ultrasonic waves (超声波) to create sound pockets by the use
12、rs ears. Sound can be heard in stereo or 3-D. The 3-D method creates sound on all sides of the listener. By changing a setting, the sound can follow a listener around when they move their head. It also is possible to move out of the sound beams path and hear nothing at all. While the idea of sound b
13、eaming is not new, Noveto was the first to launch the technology. Its chief executive officer Christophe Ramstein said a smaller version of the device will be ready for release to consumers next year. 4. What do we know about Sound Beamer? A. Its a device appearing in the science fiction movie. B. L
14、isteners get its sound through a receiver. C. It can prevent other sound being heard. D. A smaller one will be on market soon. 5. What does the underlined word debut in Paragraph 2 mean? A. New version. B. First appearance. C. Another failure. D. Some doubt. 6. What does the fourth paragraph tell us
15、? A. How the device works. B. How to use the device. C. The devices advantage. D. Why the device is invented. 7. What is the text mainly about? A. The introduction of a new devicesound beamer. B. The usage of the 3D technology. C. The influence brought by sound beamer. D. The 3D technology and liste
16、ning experience. C What a Scientist Is Like If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The common idea that most kids from kindergarten through college have of a scientist is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and several glass cups of mys
17、terious colourful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority view scientists as strange people who spend 100 hours a week slaving away in a lonely laboratory. However, the reality is quite different. Recently Ive had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my l
18、aboratory and into Costa Rica. It supports a huge amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species, which are at present nearly 4% of the total species worldwide! First we worked alongside conservationists to preserve wildl
19、ife at a leatherback turtle(棱皮龟) rescue centre. We helped the volunteers preserve turtle populations by removing rubbish from the shoreline to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic activity relating to earthquakes. During
20、 our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. After reaching the top, we went down and through waterfalls to the beautiful valley below! On the last day we got a hands-on introduction to rocket science where we learnt about new rocket technology
21、 that will be used on the international space station. During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesnt mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping preserve wildlife, learning about e
22、arthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that schools should really stress that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring! 8. According to the first paragraph, scientists are often believed _. A. to
23、work as slaves B. to behave in a strange way C. to spend too much time in labs D. to do experiments in messy labs 8. How did the author help to preserve the turtle populations? A. By creating a safe nest for turtles. B. By picking up rubbish from the shoreline. C. By collecting the turtle eggs on th
24、e beach. D. By finding a comfortable environment for turtles. 10. What does the author learn about science from his experience? A. Science is full of boring experiments. B. Science is more than working in a lab. C. Science is related to mysterious liquids. D. Science is about wildlife and earthquake
25、s. 11. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To encourage kids to study science. B. To tell the story of travelling in Costa Rica. C. To expect more people to travel in Costa Rica. D. To share the secrets behind science phenomena. D While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs o
26、f landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage. Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Arc
27、hitecture Prizewhich is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architectureon February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award. Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in
28、Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations. The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly
29、 match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of
30、modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素). Wangs works show a deep understanding of modem architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize. Wang believes traditions sho
31、uld not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. That is only evidence that traditions once existed, he said. Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that ar
32、e still being created, he said. Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are, said Wang. The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwi
33、se, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said. 12. Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are _. A.following the latest world trend B.getting international recognition C.working harder than ever before D.relying on foreign architects 13.What impressed visi
34、tors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most? A.Its hilly environment. B. Its large size. C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions. 14.What made Wangs architectural design a success? A.The mixture of different shapes. B.The balance of East and West. C.The use of popular techniques. D.The harmony of ol
35、d and new. 15.What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang? A.Spread them to the world. B.Preserve them at museums. C.Teach them in universities. D.Recreate them in practice. 第二节七选五(共 5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 12.5分) 根据短文内容,从短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。 Characteristics of an excellent sci
36、entist The Free Dictionary defines a scientist as a person having professional knowledge on one or more sciences, especially natural science or physical science. _16_ Lets look at some characteristics of an excellent scientist. Curiosity. _17_ Scientists such as Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse
37、 discovered things mainly because they wanted to know how things work. If a scientist doesnt have the drive to ask questions or even wonder, then he/she will never get to the first stage of the scientific process. Patience. _18_ There are very few jobs that take longer than this one. Even if you thi
38、nk you have received some education on science, you still have a lot of scientific research to do. If youre an instant-gratification(即时满足) type of person, this may not be the best choice for you. Ethical qualities. In order to truly discover and use knowledge for the greater good, a scientist must h
39、ave a desire to improve peoples life as well as the environment and living things, since they are all linked and they can affect one another in the long run. A scientist must report findings honestly regardless of personal or outside commercial interests. Sticking to an old belief contradicted by ev
40、idence is dishonest. _19_ Working habits. An excellent scientist even takes notes of the smallest observation, keeping it in mind and recording it. _20_ He/She also needs to communicate thoughts on paper and verbally. Networking skills connect him/her with colleagues working on similar projects wher
41、e he/she may discover something new. A.To make discoveries in human knowledge, you have to think differently. B.An excellent scientist must be very curious about things. C.One of the main places that many scientists work in is the research laboratory. D.However, that belief shouldnt be changed witho
42、ut powerful evidence. E.He/She can work well alone or in groups, depending on whats needed. F.Becoming a scientist takes a long time. G.It also defines a scientist as someone who uses scientific methods. 第三部分语言知识运用 第一节完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1分,满分 15分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Do you
43、 think you have what it takes to be a successful scientist? A successful scientist is generally a good observer. He makes full 21 of the facts he observes. He doesnt accept ideas which are not 22 on obvious facts, and therefore refuses to accept authority as the only reason for truth. He always chec
44、ks ideas 23 and makes experiments to prove them. The rise of modern science may be considered to 24 as far back as the time of Roger Bacon, the wonderful philosopher of Oxford, who lived between the years 1214 and 1294. He was probably the first in the Middle Ages to suggest that we should learn sci
45、ence 25 observing and experimenting on the things around us, and he himself 26 many important truths. Galileo(15641642), 27 , who lived more than 300 years later, was the greatest of several great men in Italy, France, Germany, and England, who began to show how many important 28 could be discovered
46、 by observation by degrees. Before Galileo, learned men believed that large bodies fell more rapidly towards the earth than small ones, 29 Aristotle said so. But Galileo, going to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, let fall two 30 stones and proved Aristotle was wrong. It is Galileos 31 of going
47、direct to nature, and proving our 32 and theories by experiment, that has 33 all the discoveries of modern science. What makes those people good scientists? From the example of Galileo, we know clearly that 34 scientists are those whose observations have 35 better results. 21.A.use B.sense C.speed D
48、.trust 22.A.relied B.based C.insisted D.centered 23.A.casually B.carefully C.quickly D.privately 24.A.date B.keep C.look D.come 25.A.in B.with C.on D.by 26.A.brought B.discovered C.handled D.announced 27.A.however B.therefore C.seldom D.never 28.A.truths B.problems C.investigations D.subjects 29.A.a
49、lthough B.because C.when D.if 30.A.big B.small C.similar D.unequal 31.A.spirit B.skill C.theory D.wish 32.A.plans B.opinions C.world D.ability 33.A.led to B.turned to C.set up D.put forward 34.A.reasonable B.successful C.expert D.sensitive 35.A.foreseen B.rejected C.produced D.challenged 第二节语法填空(共 1
50、0 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。 Cholera used to be one of _36_(frightening) diseases. In the early 19th century, when _37_ outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died. But neither its cause nor its cure was understood. A British doctor, John Snow, wanted to solv
