人教版 必修五 unit3单元练习

Book 5 unit 3 单元练习阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank Addans helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区)by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Conn or(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Co nnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was awoman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor ga ve the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2019)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The o nly tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.2. What is the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sa ndra Day O’Connor.D. Rosa Parks.4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.BEven though they were written 150 years ago, Alex ander Dumas’ action novels still excite millions of readers around the world, in close to 100 languages.Dumas’ two most famous stories, The Three Musketeer s（火枪手）and The Count of Monte Cristo, have inspired more than 100 films. The former one was adapted（改编）into a popular film, The Man In the Iron Mask, in 2019. In the film Leonardo Di Caprio played both King Louis XIV and his twin brother Philippe.Few people know, however, that the author was the grandson of a Haitian slave. Even fewer people kno w that Dumas’ father rose rapidly from a soldier to a general in the French Army before he was 31. The general died young, leaving Alexander little money. But determined Dumas conquered the problems of being poor, having received little formal education, and racism (种族歧视) to become one of the worl d’s most popular writers.Dumas’ life sometimes was just like his action novels. He took part in three revolutions（革命）and fought for the freedom of people. After making a fortune by writing novels, he built a mansion outside Paris and kept it open to poor artists, friends, and even strangers. Luckily for hisfans, the mansion has recently been restored and opened to the public.5. Which of the following statements about Alexander Dumas is NOT TRUE? _____.A. He suffered from racism.B. He was well-educated.C. He was the son of a general.D. He partly based his novels on his life.6. Al exander Dumas’ novels _____.A. have lasted for less than 100 yearsB. have been translated into more than 100 languagesC. have attracted readers for many yearsD. have not been well received until recently7. Why was the film The Man in the Iron Mask mentioned in paragraph 2? _____.A. To show Dumas’ novels are o ut of fashionB. To advertise for the filmC. To prove the popul arity of Dumas’ novel among readersD. To acknowledge the amazing acting skills of Leonardo Di Caprio8. We may infer from the article that Dumas _____.A. did not live a colorful lifeB. was a man who kept money to himselfC. led three revolutions in FranceD. was a generous andkind-hearted man第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。