1、第七单元过关检测B.阅读理解AThere are eight species of dolphins in Hawaii.The bottle-nosed dolphin is the most common type of dolphin.This name came from its longer upper and lower jaws.This dolphin is a very loving and friendly animal.There are cases of dolphins that rescue injured divers in the ocean.In Hawaii
2、,you can experience swimming with dolphins.There are several companies on Oahu and the Big Island that offer a swim with these animals in the wild.These kinds of tours usually are combined with water sports such as snorkel(水下呼吸管)or scuba diving.Dolphins are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection
3、Act and it is against the law to become closer than 50 yards (45 m) to them.But these friendly animals can approach to check you out.You have to consider that if dolphins prefer to keep away,you should not try to swim close to them.If dolphins come close while you are swimming in the ocean,dont atte
4、mpt to touch them and dont make aggressive or sudden movements.At the Sea Life Park on Oahu,they have special dolphin programs that allow you to swim and hug dolphins;besides,youll learn about these mammals habits. The Dolphin Quest program will explain to you why dolphins are considered one of the
5、most intelligent creatures.Swimming with dolphins is one of the most attractive activities if you come to Hawaii.But Hawaiis underwater world is amazing and has many other species to watch:Humpback whales,Green sea turtles,Monk seals and so on.While you get in touch with this under world,always have
6、 in mind the main rule of the ocean respect:Look but dont touch.1.Whats the main idea of Paragraph 1?A.Dolphins in Hawaii have long-bottle noses.B.Dolphins in Hawaii love friends.C.Dolphins in Hawaii always save the divers.D.Dolphins in Hawaii are explained in brief.答案:D提示:主旨大意题。第一段简单介绍了夏威夷海域里海豚的情况。
7、2.According to the Marine Mammal Protection Act,when you swim in the ocean you .A.have to follow the dolphinsB.must stay close to the dolphinsC.should keep a distance from the dolphinsD.cant move with the dolphins答案:C提示:细节理解题。由第三段第一句“Dolphins are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act and it
8、is against the law to become closer than 50 yards (45 m) to them.”可知,人们要与海豚保持一定的距离,否则就触犯了法律。3.The purpose of the passage is to .A.advertise for traveling to HawaiiB.introduce the species of dolphins in HawaiiC.appeal to people to protect dolphinsD.remind people of something when swimming with dolphi
9、ns in Hawaii答案:D提示:写作意图题。本文旨在向读者提醒在夏威夷和海豚一起游泳时需要注意的几点事项。B导学号53090030Sylvia Alice Earle is an undersea explorer,ocean biologist and author.She has done lots of work in studying the ocean life,and she has helped develop the equipment necessary for underwater exploration.During 50 underwater expedition
10、s and over 6,000 hours underwater,Earle has discovered many new marine species and set many diving records.Diving Records:Earle set the unbelievable record of freely diving to a depth of 1,250 feet in 1979 off the coast of Oahu,Hawaii.Earle also holds the record for the deepest womens solo free dive
11、 (going down to 3,281 feet).Personal Life:Sylvia Alice Earle was born in Gibbstown,New Jersey,the USA.Both her parents loved the outdoors and encouraged her to love nature.At the age of 17,Early made her first dive.She graduated from Florida State University (1955) and got her masters and doctoral d
12、egrees (1966) from Duke University (North Carolina).She has since received many honorary degrees.Dr.Earle has three children and three grandchildren and she now lives in Oakland,California. Earle was the chief scientist for the U.S.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 1990 to
13、1991.she was the first woman to hold this position.In 1981,Earle and Graham Hawkes (her former husband) started the company Deep Ocean Engineering,Inc.,which designed and produced underwater robots and deep sea submersibles(潜水器).Earle also founded Deep Ocean Exploration and Research,Inc.Publications
14、:Earle has written more than 125 scientific and popular publications,and five books,including “Sea Change” (published in 1995),Exploring the Deep Frontier:The Adventure of Man in the Sea (1980),Dive,Hello Fish,and Sea Critters.She also lectures extensively,both in person and on TV.4.The author wrote
15、 the passage mainly to .A.introduce something about Sylvia Alice EarleB.encourage us to learn from Sylvia Alice EarleC.tell us why Sylvia Alice Earle succeededD.express his/her love for Sylvia Alice Earle答案:A提示:推理判断题。作者从四个侧面介绍了海洋探险家Sylvia Alice Earle。5.Whats the CORRECT time order of the following e
16、vents about Earle?a.made her first diveb.published the book Sea Changec.graduated from Florida State Universityd.dived to a depth of 1,250 feetA.acbdB.abcdC.adbcD.acdb答案:D提示:细节理解题。根据这些事件发生的时间先后可得出答案。6.Whats the best title for the 4th paragraph?A.Positions Held.B.Travel Experience.C.Childhood.D.Marri
17、age.答案:A提示:主旨大意题本段介绍了Sylvia Alice Earle所担当的一些职位,因此选A项。7.Its implied in the passage that .A.Earle has made great contributions to underwater explorationB.Earles parents didnt support her decision to do activitiesC.Earle has no connection with her husband in businessD.Earle has no children of her own答
18、案:A提示:推理判断题。根据第一段中“She has done lots of work in studying the ocean life,and she has helped develop the equipment necessary for underwater exploration.”可推知答案为A项。C导学号53090031It is rare to visit a place that has mountains,rivers,warm weather and cool weather all within a short driving distance.Californ
19、ia is one of those places.When most people think of California,they think of the beach and swimming or catching waves in the Pacific Ocean,but there is so much more to this western state than that.Depending on where you go in California,you will experience different weather conditions,different cult
20、ures,different dialects and different foods.Northern California tends to be cooler and wetter as you get closer to Washington whereas southern California is much hotter as you head towards Mexico.California is like a big melting pot of cultures from the Latino community,to Native American Tribes to
21、the other hundreds of nationalities that call California home.Depending on where you are traveling in California,you might feel as though you were in a different country all together.With all these different cultures and lifestyles living together,you have the opportunity to experience cuisine and c
22、ustoms from around the world.Yes,the beaches in California are a big attraction to locals and tourists alike.Beaches in California change dramatically from one area to the next.Beaches such as Venice Beach are known for their odd styles and the idea that you never know what you might see.Beaches aro
23、und Malibu or Beverly Hills might have a celebrity or two enjoying some down time.Beaches in the north come with a cooler climate as well and the ocean often reflects this coolness.From changes in climate to terrains(地形) to different cultures and customs,California is a melting pot that attracts hun
24、dreds of thousands of visitors each year.Shopping,nature,nightlife and spa treatments are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy when you visit California.8.In California,you can experience all the following EXCEPT .A.warm weather all the year aroundB.diverse terrains within a short distanc
25、eC.colorful and enjoyable activitiesD.different cultures and customs答案:A提示:细节理解题。根据第一段中“warm weather and cool weather”和文章第三段内容可知应选A项。9.By saying “but there is so much more to this western state than that” in Paragraph 2,the author wants to .A.stress the attraction of beachesB.introduce more things a
26、bout CaliforniaC.deny the common thoughts of most peopleD.bring readers attention to the culture of California答案:B提示:作者意图题。根据下文主要内容推知,作者接下来是想要介绍更多关于加利福尼亚州人们可能还不太了解的地方。10.It can be learned from the passage that .A.you are sure to find a celebrity or two at Venice BeachB.you will have a good time if y
27、ou visit CaliforniaC.California is called a melting pot because it is much too hot thereD.you have the opportunity to meet all kinds of plants in California答案:B提示:推理判断题。根据文中所述,California有很多值得参观的地方。所以如果有机会去那里,你一定会玩得很开心。故B项正确。11.What does the author mainly talk about in the passage?A.What we can do to
28、 protect nature in California.B.How we can get information about California.C.Why California is a good place to visit.D.Why Californias beaches attract so many visitors.答案:C提示:主旨大意题。文章主要介绍关于加利福尼亚州值得旅游参观的特色之处,故C项最符合文意。DAs you are soon on your way to Eastern Europe,here are a few tips on what you shou
29、ld pack.In general,pack lightly,with only the most basic clothes.People dress casually(随便地) in Eastern Europe,so you dont need to bring along your smartest clothing.At the risk of going against our own advice by weighing down your luggage,we suggest you consider bringing along the following things,w
30、hich we found particularly useful in Eastern Europe.Batteries:If your camera,flash,or other appliances run on batteries,bring enough supply along.Certain types of batteries dont exist in Eastern Europe,and those that do often dont last very long.Calculators:Many travellers find it useful to figure o
31、ut foreign exchange rates on a calculator.We suggest a credit card calculator that fits into your wallet or purse.Cash:We have found it good to have a supply of small unit U.S.bills($1 and $5) to use in hard-currency(硬通货)stores,to buy international train tickets,etc.The hard-currency stores never se
32、em to have the right change,and thus you may lose out without some “pretty cash” in hand.Electric Current Adapters:If you bring any appliances,remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 volts A.C.,not the standard 110 volts of North America.A 110-volt appliance will soon burn out when
33、attached to an uncharged 220-volt plug.Get in touch with the Franzus Company,352 Park Ave,south,New York,NY 10010 (tel.212/889-5850),and ask for their booklet,“Foreign Electricity Is No Dark Secret”.Language Tools:One of Europes big challenges is communicating with the local people,since their langu
34、age is so different from our own.To help overcome difficulties,you might buy phrase books before you goyou wont find them useful once you are in Eastern Europe.If you are interested in learning an Eastern European language in more detail,we recommend the tape course produced by Audio Forum.In each c
35、ourse you listen to native speakers on a tape and follow along in a textbook.You can ask Audio Forum for their catalog(目录)at Broad St.Guilford,CT 06437 (tel.toll free 800/243-1234).Money Belts:A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents(证件)to carry around (as you always do in Eas
36、tern Europe).The best one we found is made by Eagle Greek Travel Gear,143 Cedros Ave.(P.O.box 651),Solona Beach,CA 92075 (tel.619/7559399,or toll free 800/8749925) outside California.Travellers Checks:These are necessary.Bring your travellers checks in small to medium unit ($10,$20,or $50) to change
37、 a little bit at a time,so as not to be left with a lot of local money.To be on the safe side,be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places,just in case something happens to the checks.12.The writer suggests that when you go to Eastern Europe,you only need to bring your .A.smart clothingB.eve
38、ryday clothingC.formal suitD.sportswear答案:B提示:细节理解题。题干指“作者建议当你去东欧时,你只需要带你的”。本题从文章第一段中的“the most basic clothes”便可得知B项为正确答案。13.Which of the following mentioned in the passage is about money matters?A.Cash and travellers checks.B.Money belts,language and tools.C.Cash and electric current adapters.D.Bat
39、teries and other electric appliances.答案:A提示:细节理解题。题干的意思是“有关钱的事,短文中提到了哪几项?”只有选项A是“现金和旅行者的支票”,都是有关钱的事项。14.Eagle Creek Travel Gear is a company producing .A.calculatorsB.tapesC.electric current adaptersD.money belts答案:D提示:细节理解题。在做这类题的时候,可以根据上下文找到相关的内容。由Money Belts一段的前两句可知。15.The passage is probably tak
40、en from .A.a bank noticeB.a holiday advertisementC.a travellers guideD.an electrical safety booklet答案:C提示:主旨大意题。由本文第一段可知作者在给我们一些去东欧旅游的建议,这篇短文都是讲述旅行方面的内容,故C项为正确答案。.七选五Is there anything more important than health?I dont think so.“Health is the greatest wealth (财富),”wise people say.16If you have a head
41、ache,toothache,backache,earache or bad pain in the stomach,if you complain of a bad cough,if you run a high temperature and have a bad cold,or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure,I think you should go to the doctor.The doctor will examine your throat,feel your pulse,test your blood pressur
42、e,take your temperature,sound your heart and lungs,test your eyes,check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed.17 The only thing you have to do is follow his advice.18An old gentleman came to see the doctor.The man was very ill.He told the doctor about his weakness,memory loss and serious problems wi
43、th his heart and lungs.The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease.He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest.19.In other words,the doctor advised him to follow the rule:“Eat at pleasure,drink with measure and enjoy life as it is.” The doct
44、or also said that if the man wanted to be well again,he shouldnt smoke more than one cigarette a day.A month later the gentleman came into the doctors office.20 He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man.“But you know,doctor,” he said,“its not easy to begin smoking at my a
45、ge.”A.He also advised him to eat a lot of meat,drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks.B.You cant be good at your studies or work well when you are ill.C.After that he will advise some treatment,or some medicine.D.All these will cost a lot of money.E.He looked cheerful and happy.
46、F.He was more worried about his illness.G.Speaking about doctors advice,I cant help telling you a funny story.答案:1620 BCGAE.完形填空导学号53090032A little boy was learning to play the piano in a musical school.One day,Paderewski,who was a very famous 21 in Poland,was holding a piano concert in his city.Wis
47、hing to encourage her young sons 22 on the piano,his mother took the boy to the concert.After they were seated,the mother 23 a friend in the audience,who she hadnt met for a long time.So she walked down the aisle(过道)to 24 her.The mother and her friend stood 25 happily for a while before the 26.Seizi
48、ng the opportunity,the little boy rose and eventually made his way through a door 27 “No Admittance”to explore the wonders of the concert hall.When the house lights became 28 and the concert was about to begin,the mother returned to her 29.And she discovered that her child was 30.She looked around,b
49、ut her son was nowhere to be seen.Suddenly,the 31 parted and spotlights 32 on the impressive piano on the stage.To her 33,the mother saw her little boy sitting at the 34,innocently playing Twinkle,Twinkle Little Star on the piano.At that moment,the great piano master made his entrance.He 35 moved to
50、 the piano in a hurry,and 36 in the boys ear,“Dont 37.Keep playing.”Then leaning over,Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass(低音的)part.Soon his 38 arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato(伴奏).Together,the old master and the you
51、ng beginner transformed a frightening situation into a(n) 39 experience.The audience had never seen such a performance form.They listened curiously and attentively,40 in the wonderful music world.21.A.violinistB.scientistC.artistD.pianist答案:D提示:根据后面的“holding a piano concert”可知Paderewski是一位著名的钢琴家。22.
52、A.progressB.curiosityC.talentD.interest答案:A提示:为了鼓励她儿子在钢琴上取得进步,她决定带儿子去听这个音乐会。progress“进步”,符合语境。23.A.calledB.spottedC.madeD.treated答案:B提示:spot在此用作动词,意为“看出,认出”。24.A.congratulateB.welcomeC.greetD.help答案:C提示:根据常识判断,在剧院遇到朋友,她过去与她的朋友打招呼。greet“问候,招呼”,符合语境。25.A.chattingB.quarrelingC.jokingD.laughing答案:A提示:在演
53、出开始之前,这位母亲站在那里与朋友开心地聊了一会儿。chat“聊天”,符合语境。26.A.classB.lectureC.meetingD.performance答案:D提示:performance意为“表演,演奏”,符合语境。27.A.decoratedB.equippedC.packedD.marked答案:D提示:这个小男孩最后竟然进入了一扇上面写着“不得入内”的门。mark“在上做记号”,符合语境。28.A.dimB.brightC.shinyD.colorful答案:A提示:根据常识可知,表演快开始时灯光暗下来。dim“昏暗的”,符合语境。29.A.homeB.tableC.seat
54、D.piano答案:C提示:前面提到她离开座位去与朋友打招呼,现在演出快开始了,她应是回到了座位上。故选C项。30.A.missingB.sickC.afraidD.asleep答案:A提示:后面一句“She looked around,but her son was nowhere to be seen.”是线索提示,她的儿子不见了。故选A项。31.A.friendsB.doorC.stageD.curtain答案:D提示:根据常识判断是幕布拉开了。故选D项。32.A.insistedB.tookC.focusedD.agreed答案:C提示:聚光灯打在钢琴上面。focus on意为“把集中
55、(于)上”,符合语境。insist on“坚持”,take on“呈现”,agree on“达成一致”,均不符合语境。33.A.horrorB.delightC.shameD.pride答案:A提示:这位母亲突然看见自己的儿子坐在钢琴前弹琴肯定很恐慌。horror“惊恐”,符合语境。下文的“a frightening situation”也是线索提示。34.A.floorB.keyboardC.spotlightD.entrance答案:B提示:这个男孩正在弹琴,故可判断他坐在键盘边上。keyboard在文中意为“(乐器的)键盘”。35.A.quicklyB.angrilyC.slowlyD.
56、sadly答案:A提示:此处强调动作快,故选A项。36.A.shoutedB.criedC.talkedD.whispered答案:D提示:后面的 “in the boys ear” 暗示钢琴家在男孩的耳边小声说话,故选D项。whisper “悄声说,低语”。37.A.waitB.quitC.speakD.play答案:B提示:后面的“Keep playing”表明钢琴家要他继续弹下去,不要停下来。quit“停止”,符合语境。38.A.shortB.longC.rightD.left答案:C提示:前面一句中的“Paderewski reached down with his left hand
57、”表明钢琴家这次伸出了右手来弹奏。39.A.creativeB.attractiveC.embarrassingD.puzzling答案:A提示:这种演奏法以前从未有过,是一种创新体验。creative“创造(性)的”,符合语境。40.A.engagedB.caughtC.involvedD.lost答案:D提示:此处表示沉醉在这美好的音乐世界之中,lost“全神贯注的”,符合语境。.语法填空With the development of science and technology,our life has been changing a lot.In the meanwhile,our m
58、odern life is changing our eating habits.We 41(spend) too much time in front of TV or computers and becoming “couch potatoes” or “mouse potatoes”.We also eat too much junk food and we dont get enough exercise.The foods we find in the supermarket are sometimes not 42(benefit) to us,and it is difficul
59、t to know exactly 43we are eating when we buy ready-made or pre-prepared dishes.44(consider) this situation,it is becoming 45(much) important than ever to make sure that we keep a healthy diet.A healthy diet gives us the calories we need and dont contain too much fat.The number of calories we need 4
60、6(vary) depending on what kind of body we have and 47 active we are.Quality food,or healthy food,gives us calories in the best way.Junk food,48 the other hand,gives us few calories and lots of fat and sugar.If we eat too much fat and sugar,we will put on 49(weigh) easily.In order to live a happy and
61、 long life,we should keep a 50(balance) diet.答案:41.are spending42.beneficial43.what44.Considering45.more46.varies47.how48.on49.weight50.balanced.短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意
62、:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。导学号53090033Dear Wang Ping,Im very glad to have received a letter you sent me two weeks before.Ive been thinking about the question you ask me.In my opinion,you should come back after finish your studies abroad.For one reason,that you are studying is bad need
63、ed nowadays in China.It will be quite easy for you to find a good job.In fact,I know that a few big company in our city are hoping to hire people like you.For other reason,I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as we are getting old.Therefore,I think its a good id
64、ea for you to return back.So what are you waiting for?Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua答案:Dear Wang Ping,Im very glad to have received letter you sent me two weeks .Ive been thinking about the question you me.In my opinion,you should come back after your studies abroad.For one reason,you are studying is need
65、ed nowadays in China.It will be quite easy for you to find a good job.In fact,I know that a few big in our city are hoping to hire people like you.For reason,I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as are getting old.Therefore,I think its a good idea for you to ret
66、urn back.So what are you waiting for?Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua.书面表达导学号53090034在繁重的课业负担之下,中学生也应该学会适度地自我放松。请你围绕“Ways to get relaxed”这一话题,按照下列要点写一篇100词左右的英语短文:1.自我放松的途径:看电视、体育锻炼、上网等;2.我更喜欢的途径及理由。注意:1.在表达“我更喜欢的途径及理由”时,请从要点1中选择一项进行阐述;2.文章开头已给出,不计入总词数。There are various ways to get relaxed for middle school
67、 students.参考范文There are various ways to get relaxed for middle school students.One way is to take exercise,such as walking,running,playing basketball or football,etc.We can also watch TV,where we are able to enjoy varieties of colorful programs both in Chinese and English.Moreover,we can surf the In
68、ternet to get some relaxation and entertainment.As far as Im concerned,surfing the Internet appeals to me most.For one thing,the Internet offers a wide range of activities for relaxation.In general,I keep track of the latest news as an enjoyment.Sometimes,I play computer games to relax myself.For another,the Internet makes it easy for me to make friends with people at home and abroad,for it is a great joy to communicate with them.In addition,having a glimpse of the vivid pictures and live videos on the Internet contributes to regaining my energy.