1、中山一中高二年级英语单元测试（选修8 Unit 2）Class_Name _Number _ Mark_一：英汉对译（每个1.5分，共30分）见答题卡二. 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） Storms_21_produced at least 13 tornadoes swept along New Mexicos border with Texas on Friday, _22_ (destroy) homes and other buildings and injuring at least 16 people, several critically, authorit
2、ies said. The _23_ (bad) damage was reported in the towns of Logan and Clovis, which are about 80 miles apart, police said. The tornadoes damaged several_24_(new) built buildings, toppled power lines _25_ sparked fires that were later put out in Clovis, police Lt. James Schoeffel said. Thirteen peop
3、le from _26_area were hospitalized at the Plains Regional Medical Center. Five were in bad condition_27_ head trauma(外伤, 损伤), said Liz Crouch, the centers chief operating officer. In Logan, three people _28_ (take)to a hospital, _29_ others were treated at a local clinic. One of them was a visitor,
4、saying he wouldnt have been there if he _30_ (watch)the weather forecast the day before.三. 完型填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）San Francisco is a big city which lies in the west of the United States very near the Pacific, where two earths plates often meet and jump. So earthquake is a 31 word to hear there. It i
5、s recorded that at least 32 big earthquakes have happened in San Francisco since the beginning of the 33 century. One happened in 1906, the other in 1989.The second worst earthquake 34 San Francisco on the evening of October 17, 1989, when people were traveling to their 35 . A wide and busy overhead
6、 road fell onto the one 36. Many people were killed in their cars. A few 37 ones were not hurt, but many thousands became 38 A large number of weak buildings didnt 39 in the quake and the 40 electricity was cut off for several days, too.Nobody but scientists can explain the41 of earthquakes. In thei
7、r opinion, although earthquake cannot be42 . we can do things to make sure they do not destroy whole cities. They suggest we should not build houses along the 43 where earths plates join together. We should build houses44 instead of on sand. And the buildings have to be as 45 as possible. Scientists
8、 are also studying earthquakes, which may someday help to save hundreds of lives. 31. A. terrible B. sad C. usual D. funny 32. A. two B. three C. four D. five 33. A. 17th B.18th C. 19th D 20th 34. A. shook B. felt C. discovered D. moved 35. A. offices B. homes C. factories D. schools 36. A. above B.
9、 nearby C. below D. round 37. A. young B. tall C. strong D. lucky 38. A. homeless B. jobless C. friendless D. childless 39. A. put up B. go up C. stay up D. turn up 40. A. companys B. schools C. countrys D. citys 41. A. story B. cause C. experience D. result 42. A. stopped B. caught C. kept D. touch
10、ed 43. A. seaside B. river C. road D. lines 44. A. at sea B. on rock C. on the square D. near the city 45. A. strong B. high C. small D. cheap三、阅读理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Without most people realizing it, there has been a revolution in office work over the last ten years. Before that time, large compute
11、rs were only used by large, rich companies that could afford the investment. With the advancement of technology, small computers have come onto the market, which are capable of doing the work that used to be done by much larger and expensive computers, so now most smaller companies can use themThe m
12、ain development in small computers has been in the field of word processors (处理器) , or WPS as they are often called. 40% of British offices are now estimated to have a word processor and this percentage is growing fast.There are many advantages in using a word processor for both secretary and manage
13、r. The secretary is freed from a lot of daily work, such as re-typing letters and storing papers. He or she can use this time to do other more interesting work for the boss. From a managers point of view, secretarial time is being made better use of and money can be saved by doing daily jobs automat
14、ically outside office hours.But is it all good? If a lot of daily secretarial work can be done automatically, surely this will mean that fewer secretaries will be needed. Another worry is the increasing medical problems related to work with visual display units (显示器). The case of a slow loss of sigh
15、t among people using word processors seems to have risen greatly. It is also feared that if a woman works at a VDU for long hours, the unborn child in her body might be killed. Safety screens to put over a VDU have been invented but few companies in England bother to buy them. Whatever the arguments
16、 for and against word processor, they are a key feature (特征) of this revolution in office practice.46. Ten years ago, smaller companies did not use large computers because_.A. these companies had not enough money to buy such expensive computers B. these computers could not do the work that small com
17、puters can do today C. these computers did not come onto the market D. these companies did not need to use this new technology47 According to the writer, the main feature of the revolution in office work over the last ten years is _. A. the saving of time and moneyB. the use of computers in small co
18、mpanies C. the wide use of word processorsD. the decreasing number of secretaries48. It is implied but not directly stated in the passage that with the use of word processors _. A. some secretaries will lose their jobs B. daily jobs can be done automatically outside office hours C. medical problems
19、related to work with a VDU have increased greatly D. the British companies will make less money49. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. There are both advantages and disadvantages in using a word processor. B. The British companies care much for the health of the people using word proce
20、ssors. C. The technology in the field of computers has been greatly advanced over the last ten years. D. Using word processors, secretaries can get more time to do more interesting work for their bosses.50. It can be concluded from the passage that _. A. safety screens are of poor quality B. working
21、 at a VDU for a long time is good for ones health C. more and more British offices will use word processors D. British companies will need fewer and fewer managers四. 基础写作 (15分)第一节 基础写作 (共1小题，满分15分) 假定你是李华。在一个英文网络论坛上, 你看到一个名叫Grown-up的中学生发帖（post）寻求帮助: 写作内容请根据以上帖子内容, 给Grow-up回贴，并包括以下要点：1. 你对这一问题的看法；2.
22、告诉Grown-up要理解母亲； 3. 给Grown-up提出解决问题的具体建议：多与母亲交流；行动上证明自己已成年。 写作要求1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。2. 回帖的开头已给出。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。高二年级英语单元测试（选修8 Unit 2）答题卡Class_Name _Number _ Mark_一、 英汉互译 (每个1.5分,共30分)1， A 与B 不同_ 11, raise moral question_2，得到好结果，偿清_ 12, have a great impact on sth_3，反对做_ 13, pass on sth to sth
23、_4，禁止某人做某事，_ 14, at present _5，烦心，费心去做_ 15, way of doing sth_6，使刻骨铭心_ 16, bring sth back to life_7，把归因于_ 17, be identical with _8，与相称，与相适应_ 18, be in good condition_9，为负责_ 19, in favor of_10，做的缺点_ 20, compulsory courses_二. 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）21._2 2. _2 3. _24. _25._ 26._ 27. _ 28. _29. _30._三
24、. 完型填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）313233343536373839404142434445四、阅读理解(每小题2分，满分10分) _五、基础写作(15分)_参考答案中英互译（每个1.5分，共30分）1，A differ from B 11, 提出/引起了道德上的问题2，pay off 12, 对有巨大的影响3，object to doing sth 13, 把传递给4，forbid sb to do 14, 目前5，bother to do 15, 做的方法6，strike sth into ones heart 16, 使复活7，owe sth to sth 17, 与一
25、致8，be appropriate to/for 18, 状况很好9，undertake for 19, 赞成，支持10，the drawback to/of doing sth 20, 必修课程语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）21. that/which 22. destroying23. worst 24. newly 25. and 26. the 27. with28. were taken. 29. while 30. had watched.完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）KEY: 31. C32. A 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. C
26、 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. D 41. B 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 阅读理解：（每小题2分，满分10分）4650 ACABC第四部分 写作 第一节 基础写作(15分)参考范文：Hi, Grown-up,As a student of your age, I understand your situation and the problem you are facing is common among us teenagers. However, it should be wise not to do anything that may hurt you
27、r mothers feelings. The suggestions I give you are as follows. First, to let her know your ideas and attitudes toward many things, its advisable to talk more with your mom, which also helps you understand each other better. Second, you should learn to do your own things well, proving to your mom tha
28、t you are already a “Grown-up”. As a college teacher, the author felt encouraged by what his student said at the end of the semester. He is also grateful to his college teacher Mr Fraser and has been influenced by him. There are many influences that teachers can have on children. First, teachers are
29、 important in helping children decide on what they want to be in the future. Second, many children lack self-esteem. Teachers can play a part in helping them gain it by helping them feel good about themselves. Third, many children tend to avoid difficult subjects. There are teachers who have the abi
30、lity to make learning more enjoyable. From the first time I entered school, I was afraid of facing the whole world and the changes it would bring to me. But with my first teachers help, I learned to overcome this uneasy feeling and I started to enjoy life in school. I learned to become independent. She helped me achieve my goals by developing my potential and making me believe in myself. I will never forget her.