1、第二单元过关检测(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。AWhen Fluffy the cat disappeared from her home in Navarre,Ohio,her owner spotted her high in a pine tree.Ellen Albert wasnt immediately concerned because everyone guaranteed her that cats always came do
2、wn when they were hungry.That was on a Friday.On Sunday,when the white kitty showed no sign of leaving and was still high in the tree,Ellen Albert called Erie Valley Fire and Rescue for help with her pet.“Fluffy was about 40 feet in the air.Too high for the ladders we carry,”Ryan Shanower of Erie Va
3、lley Fire and Rescue said.“She was also near some power lines that caused a threat.We tried cat food on day two of her being there and figured by evening shed be down.High winds and hard rain on day one evening and most of day two made the rescue attempts more difficult.”Fire Chief Rick Annen told h
4、is theory about how the kitty ended up so far up the tree.Annen saw hawks(老鹰) sitting on a building across the street and noticed Fluffys regular collar and flea collar were both missing.He figured a hawk had picked up Fluffy by the collars and she had gotten free and fallen high in the pine tree.By
5、 day three,the rain had stopped enough,but Fluffy still wouldnt or couldnt move.The fire department reached out to a local tree service to see if theyd lend a hand to the frightened cat.They showed up with a bucket truck they use to trim(修剪) tall trees.Once the bucket truck was up in the air,Fluffy
6、was down in a minute or two.It was a happy ending,for sure,but not a common days work for these firefighters.1.What added to the difficulty in rescuing the cat?A.Bad weather.B.No effective tools.C.The power lines.D.The cats weakness.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的最后一句可知,是恶劣的天气增加了救援的困难。2.What can we know about Fl
7、uffy the cat?A.It tended to climb trees when hungry.B.It climbed up to the pine tree on Friday.C.Its situation might be caused by a hawk.D.Its collars were on the top of the pine tree.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“HefiguredahawkhadpickedupFluffybythecollarsandshehadgottenfreeandfallenhighinthepinetree.”可推断,Flu
8、ffythecat的困境可能是一只老鹰导致的。3.How did people rescue the cat finally?A.They got the tree trimmed.B.They used a long enough ladder.C.They employed a bucket truck.D.They pushed it to come down.答案C解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Theyshowedupwithabuckettrucktheyusetotrimtalltrees.Oncethebuckettruckwasupintheair,Fluffywasdo
9、wninaminuteortwo.”可知,人们最终借助一辆“buckettruck”救了Fluffythecat。BAn exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and eager individual with excellent people skills,to join our clients active membership team has become available.Theyre one of Europes largest wildlife conservation organisations,with over 1.1 mill
10、ion members.If you think that you have the skills and personality to inspire members of the public to support their valuable work through becoming a member and making donations,then this is the job for you.You will be part of a successful and energetic team thats central to delivering the organisati
11、ons work that focuses on “Giving Nature a Home”.They achieve this by attending a wide variety of events across the country,where they get to engage with members of the public,inform them of their work and encourage to support our client(当事人) with essential financial support.Help to give nature a hom
12、e and make a real difference to the world around us.IMPORTANT:PLEASE READ BEFORE CLICKING THE APPLY BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION:PLEASE NOTE:You are not applying at this stage,even though you may be asked to attach your CV on the job board.You will then receive an email from CHM Recruit with further
13、details on how to complete your application.Please check your email and dont delay in applying.4.What kind of quality is the most important for the job?A.Being best at communicating with others.B.Being interested in looking after animals.C.Being good at the art of gardening.D.Being generous enough t
14、o donate.答案A解析推理判断题。由第一段第一句中的enthusiasticandeagerindividualwithexcellentpeopleskills,以及第二段第一句中的inspiremembersofthepublictosupport可知,求职者要有极好的交际能力和说服别人为保护动物而投资的能力,故选A项。5.If you are hired you will try to persuade others to .A.protect the nature across the countyB.finance wildlife conservation organisat
15、ionsC.be interested in environmental educationD.attend different conferences and events答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的inspiremembersofthepublictosupport和第三段最后一句中的informthemoftheirworkandencouragetosupportourclientwithessentialfinancialsupport可知,该工作要求职员去说服别人为保护动物而投资或者做出捐献。6.Where will you work once you are hir
16、ed?A.In your city.B.The website of CHM.C.Throughout England.D.The office in Giving Nature a Home.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中的attendingawidevarietyofeventsacrossthecountry可知,一旦被录取,职员的工作就是在全英国参与各种活动,说服别人以获取更多的资金支持。7.Who will most likely be praised for their work once hired?A.Those saving as many animals in n
17、ature.B.Those attracting most conversation volunteers.C.Those raising most financial support for wildlife.D.Those daring to speak in public to ask for money.答案C解析推理判断题。根据本广告招聘岗位的特点和第三段最后一句中的encouragetosupportourclientwithessentialfinancialsupport可知,能争取到更多经济支持,从而能保护更多野生动物的人会受到表扬。CAs a kid,I wanted to
18、 be a naturalist.When I got to college,I chose what I thought was a more practical path,studying physics along with public policy.That combination led me to atmospheric sciences.Now Im studying low clouds.But I didnt really notice low clouds until I started my study at the University of Washington,i
19、n Seattle.That city had a lot of low clouds.I suddenly realised how important their reflection of heat back into space was for Earths climate.I continued studying low clouds at the University of Colorado in Boulder.There I earned my PhD.Seattles skies may be home to plenty of low clouds,but there ar
20、e even better places to spot these little clouds.The greatest gatherings tend to occur off the coasts of places like Namibia,in Africa,and northern Chile.These places are home to some of Earths driest deserts.And I like visiting such places.The more I learned about these little clouds,the more fasci
21、nating I found them.Im really interested in the various ways these low clouds respond to their environment.Because there are so many low clouds and they help keep Earth cool by reflecting heat,anything that affects them can also affect overall climate.It feeds back to the whole energy balance of the
22、 planet.Lately Ive been exploring how smoke that drifts(漂浮) over clouds might change the way that these clouds absorb or reflect sunlight.Such smokefrom burning trees and grassescan drift thousands of kilometres.If that smoke affects clouds,it might also affect climate.Last year,I spent a month on d
23、istant Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean setting up instruments to track the interaction(相互作用) between low clouds there and smoke from southern Africa.I appreciate the diversity in my work.Besides the occasional trip to distant islands,I also teach and work with other scientists to better
24、 understand Earths climate system.Along the way,Im helping bring one type of low clouds to the attention it deserves.8.What do we know about the author? A.She learnt three majors at the same time in college.B.She wanted to study low clouds when she was a kid.C.She knew the importance of low clouds w
25、hen in university.D.She was always worried about climate change in the world.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“ButIdidntreallynoticelowcloudsuntil.IsuddenlyrealisedhowimportanttheirreflectionofheatbackintospacewasforEarthsclimate.”可知,作者在上大学时知道了低云对气候变化的重要性。9.Why does the author like visiting places like Namibia and
26、 northern Chile?A.Because she enjoys views of deserts.B.Because she loves visiting beautiful coasts.C.Because she has got tired of Seattles skies.D.Because theyre great places for observing low clouds.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“ThegreatestgatheringstendtooccuroffthecoastsofplaceslikeNamibia,inAfrica,andnort
27、hernChile.”可推断,作者喜欢去这些地方是因为这些地方很适合观察低云。10.What does the underlined word “diversity” in the last paragraph mean?A.The fact of being very special.B.The fact of working by oneself.C.The fact of being respected by others.D.The fact of including some different things.答案D解析词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Besidestheoccasio
28、naltriptodistantislands,IalsoteachandworkwithotherscientiststobetterunderstandEarthsclimatesystem.”可知,作者的工作包括多方面的内容,因此可推测,diversity意为“多样性”。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。选项有两项为多余选项。BeaGreenChildWhat does it mean to be green?“Green”is more than just a colour.11Why green?Plants are
29、green,and without them the Earth wouldnt be such a lovely home for us human beings.What can we do?Heres a four-step guide to being green:ReduceIt!12For instance,a shorter shower means you used less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel to run the water heater that warmed up the water.ReuseI
30、t!Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”.That means that were a little too willing to throw away old stuff(东西) and buy new stuff.13 For instance,if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball hoop(篮圈),why not give it to another family who has a little kid?R
31、ecycleIt!Recycling has never been easier.Many communities will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it.Recycled goods go to a recycling centre,where they can be turned into new cans,bottles,and paper.EnjoyIt!Its true that rubbish and pollution are problems,but the Eart
32、h remains a huge and beautiful place thats ready for you to explore.14 Go for a hike,visit local nature centres and gardens,and climb up mountains.But before you travel the globe,take a look at your own backyard.Is there a spot where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garde
33、n?15A.If so,get out there and get your hands dirty.B.Turn off the water when youre brushing your teeth.C.It also means taking special steps to protect the environment.D.When you use less of something,you do a good thing for the Earth.E.You can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots
34、in your city.F.Many times,even if you no longer need something,someone else just might.G.You can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow.答案1115 CDFEA第二部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30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。On my last day in Nairobi,I decid
35、ed to visit the game reserve(野生动物保护区).16 my hotel,I bought a map and hired a 17.On the way I stopped to take photos of many interesting 18.A little later,I was very pleased when I saw the notice 19“Be careful:Lions.Stay in your car.” I didnt mean to 20 and drove across a shallow stream.I was halfway
36、 21 when my wheels began to 22 round and round without 23 a bit;the car had stuck in the mud.Full of 24,I looked round carefully.There was not a lion in the distance.I was soon in the stream and my clothes got into a terrible state,but there was 25 I could do.The car wouldnt move though I pushed it
37、hard.26 there was a forest quite near,I didnt dare to go there.When I got back into the car,I felt very 27.I wondered how long it would be 28 I was discovered by wild beasts.The lions would quite 29 a tasty meal of 30 human being!I was wild with 31 when,several hours later,a keeper drove up in a jee
38、p and 32 my car on to dry land.It took me some time to 33 what had happened to me when I returned to the 34,but I do not think that anyone really 35 me!16.A.LeavingB.ReachingC.Getting toD.Seeing答案A解析由上文的“我决定去参观野生动物保护区”可知,此处应是“离开”宾馆。leave表示“离开”;reach与getto表示“到达”;see表示“看见”。17.A.bikeB.carC.horseD.boat答
39、案B解析由后文的“Stayinyourcar.”可知,此处应选择car。18.A.childrenB.animalsC.gamesD.things答案B解析由第一句可知,作者是参观野生动物保护区,因此他是给动物拍照,而不是给孩子们、游戏或事物拍照。19.A.writtenB.readC.put onD.saying答案D解析由空前的notice可知,应选择say或read的适当形式;由notice与say或read之间是主动关系可以排除read,应用saying。20.A.eatB.go backC.get outD.give up答案C解析由上一句的inyourcar可知此处应用getout
40、,表示作者不打算从车中出来。eat表示“吃”;goback表示“回去”;getout表示“出来”;giveup表示“放弃”。21.A.acrossB.insideC.backD.ahead答案A解析由上一句的ashallowstream可知,这条小溪很浅,因此此处表示作者横渡小溪。across表示“横穿”;inside表示“在里面”;back表示“后面”;ahead表示“前面”。22.A.turnB.runC.goD.return答案A解析由前面的wheels可知,此处指车轮转动,应用turnround。而run,go和return与wheels搭配不当。23.A.stoppingB.driv
41、ingC.movingD.leading答案C解析由下文的thecarhadstuckinthemud可知,汽车陷在泥中,因此此处表示“车轮只转动,但不前行”。stop表示“停止”;drive表示“开车”;move表示“向前走,移动”;lead表示“带头,带路”。24.A.fearB.angerC.surpriseD.pleasure答案A解析由上文的警告牌,以及下文作者小心查看四周可知,作者很是害怕,而不是生气、吃惊或高兴。25.A.one choiceB.one wayC.somethingD.nothing答案D解析由上面的“自己在小溪里”和“衣服上满是泥”以及but可知,此处表示作者对
42、此无能为力。26.A.IfB.WhereC.AlthoughD.Even答案C解析由下面的“我不敢去那儿”可知此处用although引导让步状语从句。即虽然附近有片森林,但“我”不敢去那儿。27.A.anxiousB.surprisedC.happyD.brave答案A解析因为车子出了故障,又无处可去,所以作者的心情是焦虑的(anxious),而不是惊奇的、快乐的或勇敢的。28.A.beforeB.whenC.afterD.whether答案A解析此处表示“我不知道还要多久会有野生动物发现我”。句式“Itis/was+一段时间+before+句子”表示“还有一段时间会发生”。29.A.hate
43、B.appreciateC.thankD.refuse答案B解析此处表示作者想到狮子如果能够吃到一顿人肉大餐应该会很高兴,appreciate表示“喜欢”,符合题意。而hate表示“不喜欢”;thank表示“谢谢”;refuse表示“拒绝”。30.A.deadB.rottenC.freshD.good答案C解析此处表示“新鲜的”人肉。而dead表示“死的”;rotten表示“腐烂的”;good表示“好的”,均不如fresh与humanbeing搭配更符合情境。31.A.angerB.tearC.sadnessD.joy答案D解析由下文可知有人来了,因此作者大喜过望。32.A.pulledB.p
44、ushedC.sentD.carried答案A解析既然帮助作者,akeeper应是用吉普车把作者的车从小溪里拉到干地之上。表示“拉”应用pull。push表示“推”;send表示“派,送”;carry表示“携带”。33.A.writeB.explainC.talkD.announce答案B解析此处表示作者向他人解释自己的遭遇。talk是不及物动词,不能直接接宾语从句;announce表示“宣布”,不合语境。34.A.carB.countryC.hotelD.city答案C解析由短文第一段第二句的“离开宾馆”可知,此处表示“回到宾馆”。car表示“汽车”;country表示“国家,乡村”;hot
45、el表示“旅馆”;city表示“城市”。35.A.likedB.askedC.believedD.heard答案C解析由but一词可以推知此处表示“没有人会相信我的话”。like表示“喜欢”;ask表示“询问”;believe表示“相信”;hear表示“听见”。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。Table manners vary from culture to culture.What is 36.(accept) in one country may be considered 37.(extreme) rude
46、 in another.Here we will tell you about the 38.(tradition) table manners and the modern table manners in the country.Traditionally,it was the 39.(woman) job to cook food and set the table.The woman would sit beside her husband 40.(make) sure that he had everything he needed for a pleasant meal.Only
47、when the husband finished,would the woman and her children eat.Nowadays,table manners have changed a lot.All of the family members eat together 41. the same time.42. is common to see everyone help with the meal,43.(include) the husband.One tradition,however,has not changed.It is that the oldest pers
48、on starts the meal.44.(stay) until the oldest person is finished is considered to be 45. basic tradition of the countrys table manners.答案36.acceptable37.extremely38.traditional39.womans40.to make41.at42.It43.including44.Staying45.a第三部分写作(共两节,满分45分)第一节应用文写作(满分20分)最近你们班就“动物园该不该笼养动物”这一话题进行了讨论,请你根据下面内容写
49、一篇短文,并阐述你的观点。1.赞成:有助于人们关爱自然和动物;能保护动物免受来自野生环境的危险。2.反对:破坏生态平衡;动物失去了自由。注意:1.词数80左右;2.开头已经给出,不计入总词数。Recently weve had a discussion on whether it is good to keep wild animals in cages.参考范文Recently weve had a discussion on whether it is good to keep wild animals in cages.Here are the results:some think it
50、 is OK to do so because keeping animals in cages can develop their love for animals and nature.Besides,it can also protect them from the danger in the wild.However,the others hold an opposite view.The animals lose freedom if they are kept in small space.Whats more,it also damages the balance of natu
51、re.As far as I am concerned,its wrong to keep them in cages.We should return them to nature.第二节概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species,but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals natural behaviour,intellig
52、ence,or beauty.Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages,and most signs only mention the species name,diet and natural range.The animals normal behaviour is seldom noticed because zoos dont usually take care of the animals natural needs.Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals.However,mos
53、t zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats(栖息地).Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored,lonely,and far from their natural homes.The animals are kept together in small spaces,with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical
54、exercise.This results in unusual and self-destructive behaviour called zoochosis(动物精神病).A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages.Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cag
55、e bars,and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth,a sign of unhappiness and pain.Actually,we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons why people kill them.Instead of supporting zoos,we should support groups that work to protect an
56、imals natural habitats.参考范文Zoos failed to inform people of the significance and protection of endangered animals and even give visitors the misleading impression that it is appropriate to keep animals in small places.Zoo conditions can also result in zoochosis of some animals.Therefore,we should support groups that work to preserve the natural habitats of endangered species.