人教版2019高中英语选择性必修三Unit 4 Adversity and Courage重难点测试
一、单词拼写
1. Despite the h__________ he faced, he never gave up his dream of becoming a doctor.
2. She showed great c__________ when speaking out against the unfair treatment at work.
3. The earthquake brought d__________ to the small town, destroying many houses and roads.
4. We should learn to a__________ to new situations quickly, especially when we study or work in a foreign country.
5. His positive a__________ towards life inspired those around him to overcome difficulties.
6. The loss of his job was a huge s__________ for him, but he tried to find a new way out.
7. After the accident, he had to undergo a long period of r__________ to recover his health.
8. The team's c__________ helped them win the game even though they were at a disadvantage at first.
9. She overcame her f__________ of heights and climbed to the top of the mountain.
10. The old man's e__________ in the war made him cherish peace even more.
二、词性转换
1. brave adj.勇敢的→________ n.勇敢；勇气
2. suffer vi. & vt.遭受；受苦；变差→________ n.痛苦；苦难→________ adj.受苦的；患病的
3. disappoint vt.使失望→________ adj.失望的；沮丧的（修饰人）→________ adj.令人失望的（修饰物）→________ n.失望；沮丧
4. strong adj.强壮的；坚强的→________ vt.加强；增强→________ n.力量；优势
5. compete vi.竞争；对抗→________ n.竞争；比赛→________ adj.竞争的；有竞争力的→________ n.竞争者；对手
6. decide vt.决定；选定→________ n.决定；抉择
7. fail vi.失败；不及格；衰退→________ n.失败；不及格；失败者
8. able adj.有能力的；能够的→________ n.能力；才能→________ adj.残疾的；有缺陷的→________ n.残疾；缺陷
9. hope n. & vt.希望→________ adj.有希望的→________ adj.没有希望的；绝望的
10. inspire vt.鼓舞；激励；赋予灵感→________ n.灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）→________ adj.鼓舞人心的；启发灵感的
三、重点短语
1. ________经历；经受
2. ________放弃
3. ________对……有积极态度
4. ________适应；习惯
5. ________面对；面临
6. ________在……的帮助下
7. ________参加；参与
8. ________与……竞争
9. ________使某人失望
10. ________从……中恢复过来
11. ________对……有信心
12. ________克服困难
13. ________在……方面取得成功
14. ________鼓励某人做某事
15. ________以……为基础；依据
16. ________由于；因为
17. ________充分利用
18. ________尽管；虽然
19. ________把……看作；认为
20. ________对……有影响
四、用所给动词的适当形式填空
1. ________ (face) with so many challenges, he still managed to stay positive.
2. She dreams of ________ (become) a famous singer one day.
3. The students were encouraged ________ (take) part in the volunteer activities.
4. ________ (compete) with top - level athletes, he trained day and night.
5. After ________ (recover) from the illness, he returned to work.
6. We should learn how ________ (adapt) to the changing environment.
7. His words inspired me ________ (work) harder than before.
8. ________ (fail) several times doesn't mean you'll never succeed.
9. The team is busy ________ (prepare) for the coming competition.
10. ________ (show) great courage, he saved the child from the fire.
五、阅读理解
A
Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs. But he didn't let this disability stop him from living a meaningful life.
Nick faced many challenges in his childhood. He was often bullied at school because of his appearance. But he learned to deal with the negative comments and developed a positive attitude towards life. He started to give speeches at the age of 17, sharing his story of overcoming difficulties and inspiring others.
Nick has traveled to more than 60 countries and given thousands of speeches. His speeches cover a wide range of topics, including self - esteem, goal - setting, and perseverance. He encourages people to believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams. Through his words and actions, he has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
1. Why was Nick bullied at school
A. Because he was not good at his studies.
B. Because of his special appearance.
C. Because he was too shy.
D. Because he was not friendly.
2. When did Nick start to give speeches
A. At the age of 15.
B. At the age of 16.
C. At the age of 17.
D. At the age of 18.
3. What is the main idea of Nick's speeches
A. To tell people how to travel around the world.
B. To share his experience of being bullied.
C. To encourage people to face difficulties bravely.
D. To teach people how to make more friends.
4. Which of the following words can best describe Nick
A. Lazy.
B. Brave.
C. Shy.
D. Negative.
5. What can we learn from Nick's story
A. We should always depend on others.
B. Disabilities are always a big problem.
C. We should give up easily when facing difficulties.
D. We should have a positive attitude towards life.
B
Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer. At the age of 13, she lost her left arm in a shark attack. But this didn't stop her from following her dream of becoming a great surfer.
After the accident, Bethany faced many challenges. She had to learn how to surf with one arm. It was not an easy task, but she practiced hard every day. With the support of her family and friends, she gradually improved her skills.
Bethany's courage and determination inspired many people. She became a role model for those who faced adversity. She also used her story to raise awareness about shark conservation.
1. What happened to Bethany Hamilton at the age of 13
A. She won her first surfing competition.
B. She lost her left arm in a shark attack.
C. She started to learn how to surf.
D. She met a famous surfer.
2. How did Bethany deal with the difficulties after the accident
A. She gave up surfing.
B. She asked others to surf for her.
C. She practiced hard to improve her surfing skills.
D. She only watched others surf.
3. What did Bethany use her story for
A. To make more money.
B. To become more famous.
C. To raise awareness about shark conservation.
D. To make people feel sorry for her.
4. What does the underlined word "adversity" mean in the passage
A. Success.
B. Difficulty.
C. Happiness.
D. Surprise.
5. Which of the following is TRUE about Bethany
A. She is a good swimmer.
B. She lost her right arm.
C. She is a professional surfer.
D. She doesn't like surfing now.
六、完形填空
Life is full of challenges. We all 1.______ difficulties at some point in our lives. Some people may give up when they face 2.______, while others choose to overcome them with courage.
Take Helen Keller as an example. She became deaf and blind at a very young age. It was a huge 3.______ for her to communicate with others. But with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she learned to read, write, and speak. Helen's 4.______ and hard work made her a famous writer and educator. She inspired many people around the world.
Another example is Stephen Hawking. He was diagnosed with a serious illness when he was young. The illness 5.______ him unable to move and speak properly. However, he didn't let the illness 6.______ his scientific research. He made great achievements in the field of physics.
These great people teach us that we should have a positive 7.______ towards life. No matter how difficult the situation is, we should never 8.______ our dreams. We should try our best to 9.______ the difficulties and make our lives meaningful.
1. A. meet B. avoid C. miss D. create
2. A. success B. failure C. happiness D. health
3. A. chance B. problem C. advantage D. opportunity
4. A. courage B. laziness C. shyness D. sadness
5. A. helped B. made C. asked D. told
6. A. stop B. start C. continue D. support
7. A. action B. attitude C. behavior D. thought
8. A. give up B. give in C. give out D. give away
9. A. face B. run away from C. overcome D. ignore
七、语法填空
Life is full of ups and downs. We often 1.______ (face) difficulties and challenges. However, it's how we deal with them that 2.______ (matter).
Take Thomas Edison as an example. He 3.______ (try) thousands of times before he finally invented the light bulb. He didn't give up in the face of failure. Instead, he used each failure 4.______ (learn) and improve his invention.
In our daily lives, we also need to have a positive attitude. When we 5.______ (meet) with problems, we should believe in ourselves and try our best 6.______ (solve) them. We can learn from our mistakes and become 7.______ (strong).
Moreover, we should not be afraid of asking for help. Sometimes, other people's advice and support can make 8.______ big difference. With the help of others and our own efforts, we can overcome difficulties and achieve 9.______ (we) goals.
In conclusion, let's face adversity with courage and 10.______ (confident). We are sure to create a better future.
参考答案
一、单词拼写
1. hardships
2. courage
3. destruction
4. adapt
5. attitude
6. setback
7. recovery
8. cooperation
9. fear
10. experience
二、词性转换
1. bravery
2. suffering; suffering
3. disappointed; disappointing; disappointment
4. strengthen; strength
5. competition; competitive; competitor
6. decision
7. failure
8. ability; disabled; disability
9. hopeful; hopeless
10. inspiration; inspiring
三、重点短语
1. go through
2. give up
3. have a positive attitude towards
4. adapt to
5. be faced with
6. with the help of
7. participate in
8. compete with
9. let sb. down
10. recover from
11. have confidence in
12. overcome difficulties
13. succeed in
14. encourage sb. to do sth.
15. be based on
16. due to
17. make full use of
18. in spite of
19. regard...as
20. have an impact on
四、用所给动词的适当形式填空
1. Faced
2. becoming
3. to take
4. To compete
5. recovering
6. to adapt
7. to work
8. Failing
9. preparing
10. Showing
五、阅读理解答案及解析
A
1. B。根据文章“He was often bullied at school because of his appearance.”可知，尼克在学校被欺负是因为他的外貌，B选项正确。
2. C。从“He started to give speeches at the age of 17”可知，尼克17岁开始演讲，C选项正确。
3. C。文章提到“He encourages people to believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams.”，说明他演讲的主要内容是鼓励人们勇敢面对困难，C选项正确。
4. B。尼克虽然残疾但积极面对生活，勇敢克服困难，所以用brave（勇敢的）描述他最合适，B选项正确。
5. D。从尼克的故事中，我们可以学到应该对生活保持积极的态度，D选项正确。
B
1. B。根据“At the age of 13, she lost her left arm in a shark attack.”可知，贝瑟尼13岁时在鲨鱼袭击中失去了左臂，B选项正确。
2. C。文中提到“she practiced hard every day. With the support of her family and friends, she gradually improved her skills.”，说明她通过努力练习提高冲浪技能，C选项正确。
3. C。由“She also used her story to raise awareness about shark conservation.”可知，她用自己的故事来提高人们对保护鲨鱼的意识，C选项正确。
4. B。结合语境，贝瑟尼克服了失去手臂的困难，所以adversity意思是“困难”，B选项正确。
5. C。文章开头“Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer.”表明她是一名职业冲浪者，C选项正确。
六、完形填空答案及解析
1. A。此处表示我们在生活中都会遇到困难，“meet”意为“遇到”，符合语境，A选项正确。
2. B。一些人面对失败时可能会放弃，“failure”意为“失败”，B选项正确。
3. B。海伦·凯勒又聋又瞎，与他人交流对她来说是个大问题，“problem”意为“问题”，B选项正确。
4. A。海伦·凯勒的勇气和努力使她成为著名作家和教育家，“courage”意为“勇气”，A选项正确。
5. B。疾病使霍金不能正常活动和说话，“make sb. +形容词”表示“使某人……”，B选项正确。
6. A。他不让疾病阻止他的科学研究，“stop”意为“阻止”，A选项正确。
7. B。我们应该对生活有积极的态度，“attitude”意为“态度”，B选项正确。
8. A。无论情况多困难，我们都不应放弃梦想，“give up”意为“放弃”，A选项正确。
9. C。我们应该尽力克服困难，“overcome”意为“克服”，C选项正确。
七、语法填空答案及解析
1. face。文章讲述一般情况，用一般现在时，主语是we，所以用face。
2. matters。此处是强调句，强调的是“how we deal with them”，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，所以用matters。
3. had tried。在发明电灯泡之前尝试了数千次，“尝试”发生在“发明”之前，“发明”用的是一般过去时，“尝试”用过去完成时，所以用had tried。
4. to learn。use sth. to do sth.表示“用某物做某事”，所以用to learn。
5. meet。描述日常情况，用一般现在时，主语是we，用meet。
6. to solve。try one's best to do sth.表示“尽某人最大努力做某事”，所以用to solve。
7. stronger。从错误中学习会变得更强大，用比较级，所以用stronger。
8. a。make a big difference表示“有很大影响”，是固定短语，所以用a。
9. our。修饰名词goals用形容词性物主代词，所以用our。
10. confidence。and连接并列成分，与courage并列，用名词形式，所以用confidence。
