1、阶段综合检测(一)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhen its time to plan your childs party，let your imagination go.Games，crafts，songs，stories and plays all can be part of the fun.The trick is choosing what is right for the age of your guests.Preschooler partiesSimple songs，stories and games will wo
2、rk well for a preschooler party.Consider renting cartoons or movies，having a puppet show，or making up a story using your guests as characters.For some reason，parents seem to take an easier，more expensive route，and take kids to Chuckie Cheese，McDonalds，or have to have a huge pizza party.However，presc
3、hoolers are easy to please!Five to eight year oldsFor 5 to 8 year olds，youll need more room to move，like a family room，basement，garage，or backyard.If your party is indoors，check the guest list and plan some games and activities in advance.Finger painting，drawing and guessing games can all be played
4、indoors without disturbing (打扰) the neighbours.Nine year olds and upBy the time the kids are nine，the party will most likely be all boys or all girls，and its natural to plan activities around the kids special interests，like a roller skating party，a football game or a baseball game.Should a child hav
5、e a party every year?When I was growing up，a party was held every three years.I had one on my first birthday，when I was three，when I was six，and nine，and my big party was when I was thirteen.When I turned sixteen，my dad took me to a very special restaurant to eat.When I asked my dad why he took me t
6、here，he said he wanted to show me that there was more to life than what I was seeing.【语篇解读】当父母们为自己的孩子举办生日聚会时，其内容和形式可以丰富多彩，但务必要考虑到孩子们的年龄段。1According to the passage，what should be given first consideration when holding a birthday party for kids?AThe gifts for kids.BThe age of guests.CThe place of the
7、party.DThe expenses of the party.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The trick is choosing what is right for the age of your guests.”可知，作者认为举办成功的生日聚会时，首先要考虑到孩子们的年龄。2In the writers opinion，a party held indoors Ashould not be noisyBshould not last longCmust include some guessing gamesDshould involve as few kids as possibl
8、eA细节理解题。根据第四段中的“without disturbing (打扰) the neighbours”可知，作者认为举办室内聚会时应进行一些安静的活动，不要打扰邻居。3Whats the last paragraph based on?AHistorical facts. BPublic opinions.CWild imagination. DPersonal experiences.D推理判断题。最后一段是作者根据自己的亲身经历叙述的。BDuring the 15th century，spices(香料)from India were very popular in Europe，
9、however，the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land.This was a long and expensive trip.The King of Portugal realized if he could find a way to get to India by sailing on the ocean，he would become rich by trading spices in Europe.An explorer(探险家)by the name of Bartolomeu Dias had discov
10、ered the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa.It was thought that there may be a way around the Cape and to the northeast towards India.However，many were skeptical and thought that the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic Ocean.Vasco da Gama，who was born in 1460s to a wealthy Portuguese
11、family in Sines，was given a fleet of ships by the king and told to discover a sea route(路线)around Africa to India.He was also told to look for other trading possibilities along the way.Vasco da Gama left on his first voyage(航行)from Lisbon，Portugal，with four ships and 170 men on July 8，1497.Gama and
12、his men rounded the southern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope on November 22.They then headed north up the coast of Africa.They stopped at trading ports along the way including Mombasa and Malindi.At Malindi (about 120km northeast of Mombasa)，they picked up a local pilot who knew the direction
13、 to India.With the help of a monsoon wind they were able to cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut，India in less than a month (on May 20，1498)At Calicut，Vasco ran into serious trouble when trying to trade.He had brought little of value in his ships.This made the local traders doubtful of him a
14、nd very soon he had to leave.The voyage back was disastrous.Around half of his men died from scurvy(坏血病)as the trip back took much longer because of the winds not blowing in his favor.However，when he returned home，he was still a hero.He had found the much needed trade route to India.【语篇解读】本文是记叙文，文章介
15、绍了葡萄牙探险家达伽马第一次航行到印度的原因及过程。4.What does the underlined word“skeptical”in Paragraph 1 mean?AWorried.BDoubtful.CHopeful. DSupportive.B猜测词义题。由第一段中的“there may be a way.towards India”和划线词后的“the Indian Ocean did not connect with the Atlantic ocean”可知，因为许多人认为印度洋与大西洋不相连，所以他们对绕过好望角而到达印度的路线这一想法持怀疑态度。 5What was
16、the main purpose of Vasco da Gamas first voyage to India?ATo take control of India.BTo control the spice trade.CTo find a trade route to India.DTo bring back spices from India.C细节理解题。第一段解释了葡萄牙国王派遣达伽马出行的原因“find a way to get to India .trading spices in Europe”，再由第二段中的“told to discover a sea route arou
17、nd Africa to India”可知，达伽马第一次航行到印度的目的是寻找一条贸易路线。6Which is the correct route of Gamas first voyage to India?ASinesthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalicut.BSinesthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.CLisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMalindiMombasaCalicut.DLisbonthe Cape of Good HopeMombasaMalindiCalic
18、ut.D细节理解题。由第三段描述达伽马第一次从欧洲航海到印度的路线“left on his first voyage (航行) from Lisbon.rounded.at the Cape of Good Hope.At Malindi (about 120km northeast of Mombasa).cross the Indian Ocean and arrive in Calicut”可知答案。 7What happened to Gama and his men when they stayed at Calicut?ATheir trading was wellreceived
19、.BHalf of them got a serious illness.CThey missed the best time to go back home.DThey were considered unwelcome by the local traders.D推理判断题。由第三段中的“He had brought little of value.doubtful of him”可知，到达Calicut之后，由于船上有价值的东西太少，因此达伽马和他的船员们在那里不受当地商人的欢迎。CThank you for your card.Im glad youre having a good t
20、ime，but Im not surprised.Washington，D.C.is wonderful at this time of year.I would like you to come to my place and meet my people at the end of your journey.You cant leave America without visiting New York.My brothers hobby，as you know，is taking pictures.He has a big album (相册) of pictures of the Un
21、ited States and of New York.Im sending some of them to you.When you look at them youll understand why New York is a city of islands.In fact it lies on three big islands: Manhattan，Staten Island and Long Island.There are also many small islands in the city.The most expensive part of New York is Manha
22、ttan.This island is famous for its skyscrapers (摩天大楼)Broadway is a famous street in New York.It is known for its theatres and you can see wonderful shows there.There are many museums and art galleries (画廊) in New York.Pupils often visit museums and have their art classes there.Schoolchildren often v
23、isit the Bronx Zoo.It is the largest of the New York City zoos.It opened in 1899 and since then has always been a favorite place for animal lovers and children.In 1789，New York became the first capital of the United States of America but it remained the capital for only one year.Now，as Im sure you k
24、now，Washington，D.C.is the capital of the country.I hope that Ill meet you in my city in August.【语篇解读】这是一封给朋友的回信，信中作者建议朋友到纽约来看看，并介绍了纽约一些著名的地方。8The underlined word“them”in Para.2 refers to AcardsBalbumsCpictures DlettersC代词指代题。根据第二段“He has a big album (相册) of pictures of the United States and of New Y
25、ork.Im sending some of them to you.”可推知，them指作者的弟弟照的照片。9When did the Bronx Zoo open?AIn 1900. BIn 1899.CIn 1789. DIn 1790.B细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“It opened in 1899.”可知选B项。10We can infer that the text is probably Aan advertisement Ba letterCa travel journal Da geography reportB推理判断题。从第一段的“Thank you for your c
26、ard.”和最后一段的“I hope that Ill meet you in my city in August.”这些文体特征，可推测这是一封书信。11The writer writes this passage to Apersuade his friend to visit New YorkBintroduce Washington DC.in AmericaCdescribe three islands in New YorkDshow his brothers albumA写作目的题。这是一封给朋友的回信，信中作者建议朋友到纽约来旅游，故A为正确选项。DSamuel LClemen
27、s，also known as Mark Twain，started off his writing career(事业)in 1865 with his big hit story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Countya storywithinastory told to a listener by an old California miner (矿工)From that day on，the works of the great humorist always had different animals.Some members
28、of Twains literary animals were based on real animals，such as the Clemens familys named pet cats.Some were imaginary，like that celebrated jumping frog.As a boy in Missouri，he got pleasure from knowing the animals of the woods；in old age，he felt a deep relationship with the animals large and small th
29、at he met in his travels.His cats，family dog，horses，donkeys，and calf also won his three daughters love at their Hartford home.On March 22，2018，to mark this part of Twains personal life，The Mark Twain House & Museum opened a new exhibition，Tails of Twain：How Animals Shaped the Man & His Work.The exhi
30、bition was rich with exhibits from the museums collections.The king of the animals in Twains world was the cat，“the only creature in heaven or earth or anywhere that dont have to obey(听从)somebody or other，including the angels.”He was known to be the proud pet parent of 19 cats during his childhood.A
31、s an adult，the Clemens home always had a named cat.Even on vacation，the Clemens family borrowed cats from locals to live with them.Dogs were considered secondclass pets，but Twain liked them.Twain once wrote an ode(颂诗)to his dead dog Burns：“She lived a quiet harmless life in Hartford.”In true Twainis
32、m，humans were not as loved as the“Higher Animals”Even the most lowdown animal，however，was superior in Twains eyes to “the human race.”After all，he did write once“Of all the animals，man is the only one that is cruel(残忍的)”【语篇解读】本文是说明文。马克吐温常在其作品中以动物的善来揭露人性的恶。马克吐温故居博物馆近来举办了一个关于他与动物的展览。12What can we lear
33、n about The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County?AIt tells a story of Twains family pet.BIt was written for Twains three daughters.CIt made Twain pay attention to animals.DIt was Twains first great success as a writer.D细节理解题。由第一段中的“started off his writing career in 1865 with his big hit story
34、”可知，卡城名蛙是马克吐温的第一部巨著。 13Whats the main purpose of the new exhibition?ATo introduce how Twain spent his childhood.BTo exhibit some of Twains bestsellers.CTo show Twains different hobbies.DTo show Twains love for animals.D细节理解题。由第三段中的“As a boy in Missouri，he got pleasure.also won his three daughters lo
35、ve at their Hartford home”和“to make his part part of Twains personal life”可知，该展览是为了展示马克吐温对动物的喜爱。 14What was Twains favorite animal?AThe dog.BThe cat.CThe frog. DThe horse.B细节理解题。由第四段中的“The king of the animals in Twains world was the cat”可知，马克吐温最喜欢的动物当属猫。 15What does the underlined word“superior”in t
36、he last paragraph probably mean?ARicher. BBetter.CQuieter. DStronger.B词义猜测题。由最后一段中的“In true Twainism.humans were not as loved as theHigher Animals”和“he did write onceOf all the animals，man is the only one that is cruel”可知，在马克吐温眼里，即使是最卑劣的动物都比人类好得多。 .阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Although problems are a part
37、 of our lives，it certainly doesnt mean that we let them rule our lives forever.One day or the other，youll have to stand up and sayproblem，I dont want you in my life.16 Problems with friends，parents，girlfriends，husbands，and children the list goes on.Apart from these，the inner conflicts within ourselv
38、es work，too.These keep adding to our problems.Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with.Now read on to know how to solve your problems.Talk，it really helps.What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and
39、that no talking is going to help. 17 Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. 18 When you write down your problems，you are setting free all the tension from your system.You can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your problems.By doing this，imagine yourself throwing away
40、the problems from your life.Dont lose faith and hope.No matter what you lose in life，dont lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money，family.you should still have faith. 19Your problems arent the worst. No matter what problem you get in life，therere another one million people whose problems
41、 are huger than yours. 20 Your problems might just seem big and worse，but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem，however big or small，always has a way out.ABut the truth is that when you talk about it，youre setting free the negative energies that have b
42、een gathering within you.BWhen we have a problem，a pressing，critical，urgent, lifethreatening problem，how do we try and solve it?CTell yourself: when they can deal with them，why cant I?DOf course，weve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.EWe can often overcome the problem and achieve the go
43、al by making a direct attack.FHaving a personal diary can also be of huge help if you dont want a real person to talk with.GWith faith and hope，you can rebuild everything that you lose.【语篇解读】文章主要讲的是怎样处理生活中遇到的问题。问题常常伴随我们的日常生活，我们有时候会想把问题解决掉。一个人从出生就开始跟麻烦打交道，遇到问题并不可怕，问题是可以被解决的。16D根据第一段“youll have to sta
44、nd up and sayproblem，I dont want you in my life”和第二段“Problems with friends，parents，girlfriends，husbands, and childrenthe list goes on.”可知，问题伴随一个人的一生，D项“当然，自从我们出生的那一刻起，我们就在和麻烦作斗争”起到了衔接上下文的作用，故选D。17A根据文中“What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is goin
45、g to help.”大多数人都会认为，自己的问题只有自己能够解决，说出来也没有用。A项转折，强调把问题说出来能够释放内心积压的消极情绪，故选A。18F根据“Write your problems.When you write down your problems，you are setting free all the tension from your system.”可知，本段讲的是，可以通过写日记来排解内心的紧张，故选F。19G根据“Dont lose faith and hope.you should still have faith.”可知，本段强调的是，无论何时都不要失去信念和希
46、望，故选G。20C根据“No matter what problem you get in life，therere another one million people whose problems are huger than yours.”可知，本段讲的是，自己遇到的问题不会比他人的严重，C项“告诉自己：他们都能把问题解决掉，自己为什么不能？”符合句意，故选C。.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)In the morning，Slim got up and prepared breakfast for his wife as usual.Nicole，his wife w
47、as listening to music in the bedroom. 21 ，he felt that his body was shaking.Slim had the 22 response that there was an earthquake! He 23 quickly，“Dear，earthquake! Go to the toilet! ”Nicole heard the shouting， 24 the first aid box quickly and ran into the toilet.The house was 25 even more dramaticall
48、y.Bathroom was the next door to the kitchen.Slim picked up a kitchen 26 and two pieces of bread outside the kitchen.Slim tried to run along the wall to help Nicole. 27 ，it got 28 suddenly with an explosion.The house 29 down and many things fell from above.Nicole was quickly buried in 30 She felt bre
49、athing very difficult.She tried to stand up，but 31 .A few minutes later，the land was 32 Nicole heard the sound of short 33 and thought it was Slim! She shouted to him but no 34 ！ He probably fainted.Nicole kept saying his name and she finally heard a response.Two people encouraged and 35 each other.
50、They knew that there must be a way to 36 Slim found that they were close and were 37 by the fallen stones and some powder.He started to dig with the kitchen knife.He felt 38 from his fingers.Finally，he removed the last piece of larger stones.Slim touched Nicoles one hand，then dug the 39 stones of he
51、r body.Finally，Nicole had a 40 breathing slowly.Two people sat on the ground and hugged together.【语篇解读】本文描述了在一次地震中，一对夫妻互相鼓励、相互帮助，一起战胜困难，最终幸免于难的感人故事。21A.SuddenlyBActuallyCUnfortunately DReallyA逻辑推理题。根据文意判断，大地震的发生是很突然的。suddenly突然地；actually实际上；unfortunately不幸地；really真实地，确实。22A.recent BrapidCsecond Dbes
52、tB逻辑推理题。根据语境可知，丈夫反应很快，马上意识到发生了地震。recent最近的；rapid迅速的；second第二的；best最好的。23A.warned BfrightenedCjumped DshoutedD词汇复现题。丈夫大声呼喊，让妻子到洗手间躲避地震。下文的shouting也有暗示。warn警告，往往指事情发生之前的行为，不符合语境。frighten惊吓；jump跳；shout大喊大叫。24A.used up Bfound outCtook up Dput awayC逻辑推理题。妻子拿起急救箱，向洗手间跑去。take up当“拿起”讲，符合语境。use up用光，耗尽；find
53、 out找到，发现；put away收藏起来，储存起来。25A.burning BshakingCfalling DmovingB逻辑推理题。根据语境可知，房子在地震中剧烈地摇晃起来。burn燃烧；shake摇晃；fall倒塌；move移动。26A.tool BcookCfork DknifeD前后照应题。最后一段有提示，丈夫用刀子在废墟中挖掘，寻找妻子。tool工具；cook厨师；fork叉；knife刀子。27A.However BThereforeCInstead DBesidesA逻辑推理题。前后是转折关系，丈夫想帮助妻子，但突然的爆炸使周围变得漆黑一片。however然而；there
54、fore因此；instead作为代替，反而；besides而且，另外。28A.bright BcloudyCdark DblankC逻辑推理题。根据后文可知，突然的爆炸，使得周围漆黑一片。其他选项不符合语境。bright明亮的；cloudy多云的；dark漆黑的；blank空白的，茫然的。29A.lay BcrashedCbroke DbentB逻辑推理题。此处指房子轰然倒塌。crash当“撞碎”讲，符合语境。break down的意思是“中断，分解”。30A.ruins BashesCdirt DpiecesA逻辑推理题。根据语境和常识可知答案，Nicole很快被埋在了废墟中。ruins废墟
55、；ash灰烬；dirt尘土；piece碎片。31A.senseless BimpracticalCimpossible DinvaluableC逻辑推理题。已经被埋，想站起来是不可能的，senseless无意义的；impractical不切实际的；impossible不可能的；invaluable非常宝贵的。32A.normal BusualCflat DsilentD逻辑推理题。地震过后一切陷入沉寂。flat平的，此处强调的是两人的听觉，而不是视觉，因此不符合逻辑。normal正常的；usual平常的；silent寂静的。33A.steps BbreathCmovements Dpauses
56、B逻辑推理题。short breath“短促的呼吸声”，符合语境。step步伐；breath呼吸；movement移动；pause停顿。34A.response BsignChope DresultA逻辑推理题。由下一句“他可能昏过去了”可知，妻子呼唤丈夫，但丈夫没有应答。response回应；sign迹象；hope希望；result结果。35A.touched BheldCcalmed DcalledC前后照应题。跟前面的“鼓励”构成并列关系，此处只能表示“安慰，让对方镇静下来”。touch接触；hold握住，举行；calm镇静下来；call打电话。36A.relax Bcommunicat
57、eCsucceed DescapeD逻辑推理题。根据语境可知，夫妇两人充满信心，认为他们一定能够逃出去。relax放松；communicate交流；succeed成功；escape逃离。37A.wrapped BseparatedCfastened DlimitedB逻辑推理题。根据前文“两人挨得很近”可知，此处强调两人被碎石等隔开。wrap包裹，缠绕；separate分开；fasten系牢；limit限制。38A.pain BcoldCwater DwarmthA逻辑推理题。丈夫使劲在废墟中挖掘，手指都疼了。pain疼痛；cold寒冷；water水；warmth温暖。39A.sticking
58、 BdealingCsurrounding DspreadingC逻辑推理题。最后丈夫把围在妻子身边的碎石等清理掉。stick刺，粘贴；deal处理；surround围绕；spread扩散。40A.complete BconstantCsteady DweakC逻辑推理题。丈夫把妻子从废墟中解救了出来，因此她的呼吸开始变得平稳。complete完全的；constant不断的；steady平稳的；weak虚弱的。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)When I left for the United States to study，I had butterflies in my
59、stomach.I was nervous because I was going to 41. new place with new people and new customs.I couldnt even understand 42. (they)language.Everything was different 43. my own country.There was nobody that I could talk to.I just had my husband，44. was a new person for me，too.It was a sad moment when I h
60、ad to say goodbye to my family and friends.I didnt want 45. (leave)my hometown because I 46. (grow) up there and had wonderful 47. (memory) of the place.So，48. (think)about all these changes made me nervous and I was 49. (worry)about my new life.But studying abroad was a decision that I made myself.
61、I had to continue and accept the challenge.I looked forward to 50. (visit)my family in the summer vacation.【语篇解读】 作者讲述了初到美国学习的感受和经历。41a考查冠词。此处指去一个新地方，表示泛指，故填a。42their考查代词。此处修饰名词language指“他们的语言”，用物主代词，故填their。43from考查固定短语。be different from“和不同”，此处指遇到的一切和自己的国家都不同。故填from。44who考查关系代词。句中包含定语从句，先行词是husban
62、d指人，在定语从句中做主语，故填who。45to leave考查不定式。want to do“想要做某事”，动词用不定式，故填to leave。46grew考查时态。文章叙述的是过去发生的事，故用过去时。故填grew。47memories考查名词。memory是可数名词，此处指“很多美好的记忆”用复数，故填memories。48thinking考查非谓语动词。句意：想到这些变化使我很紧张。此处是动名词做主语，故填thinking。49worried考查形容词。用于系动词was后用形容词作表语，be worried about“担心”，故填worried。50visiting考查动词形式。loo
63、k forward to“期望”中的to是介词后面加动词的ing形式，故填visiting。.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)One day I was in the back yard teaching my little nephew how to play football.He said that play football was something easier.His words immediately bring back memories of my childhood.As a little boy，I told my uncle I wanted to be
64、come football star like him.However，he taught me how to kick the ball.After some practice，I told him it was hardly for me to kick the ball the way he kicked them.He talked to me about not giving up on how I really wanted to do.Thank to his guidance and encouragement，and Ive become a football star in
65、 my school.【答案】One day I was in the back yard teaching my little nephew how to play football.He said that football was something .His words immediately back memories of my childhood.As a little boy，I told my uncle I wanted to become football star like him.，he taught me how to kick the ball.After som
66、e practice，I told him it was for me to kick the ball the way he kicked .He talked to me about not giving up on I really wanted to do. to his guidance and encouragement，and Ive become a football star in my school.书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华，因为你将忙于准备后天的一门重要考试，明天晚上不能赴约去你朋友John家共进晚餐。请你用英语写一封致歉信，要点包括：1感谢对方的邀请；2遗憾地
67、告诉对方你无法赴约并说明理由；3祝对方度过一段愉快的时光，并另约时间见面。注意：1.词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear John，Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening. Yours sincerely，Li Hua【参考范文】Dear John，Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening.Unfortunately，it is much t
68、o my regret that I cannot join you and your family，because I will be fully occupied then for an important exam coming the day after tomorrow.I feel terribly sorry for missing the chance of such a happy gettogether，and I hope that all of you have a good time.Is it possible for you and me to have a private meeting afterward? If so，please dont hesitate to drop me a line about your preferable date.I do long for a pleasant chat with you.Please allow me to say sorry again.Yours sincerely， Li Hua
