1、第一单元过关检测(时间:90分钟满分:120分).阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共12小题;每小题2.5分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。A(导学号51970007)In 1962,the head of NASA had an unusual idea for documenting space exploration(探索).Why not ask artists to catch the excitement of space exploration through paintings and drawings?From tha
2、t question,the NASAAP(美国航空艺术计划)was born.It tries to catch the excitement of space exploration through artworks.The artists of it are free to move into NASA equipment.For example,Franklin McMahon spent hours in a NASA medical exam room.He studied the equipment that doctors used to examine astronauts
3、just after a flight.McMahons drawing Tilt shows doctors examining astronaut Ed White from the spaceship Gemini 4 on June 7,1965.The picture is extremely detailed and completely true.It provides as much information as a photograph.Some artworks are not so serious.Artist Clayton Pond provided Strange
4、Encounters for the First Time.The picture shows the spaceship Enterprise and the U.S.S. Enterprise meeting in space.The U.S.S. Enterprise is the spaceship from the television show Star Trek.It is funny.And there is a guess that Enterprise was named because of the imaginary one.Another surprising art
5、work came from pop artist Andy Warhol.He produced Moonwalk 1 in 1987.It shows astronaut Neil Armstrong walking on the moon.However,the artist added a lot of bright colors to it.Neil Armstrongs white spacesuit is now hot pink.Part of his head cover is a sunny yellow.And the moon is blue.Some artworks
6、 can produce strong sadness.Zigi Ben Haims Colombia Returning imagines the last moment of spaceship Colombia and its crew(全体人员).In 2003,Columbia came apart as it re-entered the earths atmosphere(大气层)at the end of a flight.All seven crew members were killed.The NASAAP is responsible for about three t
7、housand works in all.Artists are given a small payment for each artwork,which proves their words that they are attracted not by money but the experience being able to visit NASA equipment themselves.The NASAAP now asks about two artists a year to add to its collection.1.The aim of the NASAAP is to.A
8、.speed the development of spaceshipsB.attract more people to the spaceship showC.catch the excitement of space explorationD.let artists have a new topic to create art works答案:C解析：细节理解题。由第一段的“Why not ask artists to catch the excitement of space exploration through paintings and drawings.catch the exc
9、itement of space exploration through artworks.”可知,NASAAP成立的目的是用艺术形式呈现太空探索的精彩瞬间。2.Which of the following shows the truest information about space exploration?A.Tilt.B.Strange Encounters for the First Time.C.Moonwalk 1.D.Colombia Returning.答案:A解析：细节理解题。由第二段的“The picture is extremely detailed and compl
10、etely true.It provides as much information as a photograph.”可知,这件绘画艺术品几乎和照片一样详细,并且是完全真实的。而其他的艺术品都有加以想象的部分。3.The Enterprise is.A.a spaceship made in AmericaB.a television show about spaceC.an imaginary spaceshipD.the first spaceship on the earth答案:C解析：细节理解题。由第三段的“The U.S.S. Enterprise is the spaceshi
11、p from the television show Star Trek.It is funny.And there is a guess that Enterprise was named because of the imaginary one.”可知,“Enterprise”是虚构的宇宙飞船。4.Artists create artworks for NASA mainly for.A.the high payment from the artworksB.the chance of getting close to NASA equipmentC.the hope of showing
12、 their works to the worldD.the possibility of entering space in the spaceship答案:B解析：细节理解题。由最后一段的“Artists are given a small payment for each artwork,which proves their words that they are attracted not by money but the experience being able to visit NASA equipment themselves.”可知,吸引艺术家们为NASA创作艺术品的不是报酬
13、而是能够近距离接触NASA设备的机会。B(导学号51970008)Land Art,sometimes referred to as Earth Art or Earthworks,is a form of art which involves using physical landscapes to create art,taking art out of the museum and into the outside world.Modern Land Art movement really got going in the 1960s,when American artists bega
14、n creating Land Art on a large scale.Today,works of modern Land Art can be seen all over the world,sometimes right alongside much older pieces of Land Art created by people who lived thousands of years ago.Land Art,which is not necessarily unchangeable,can take a number of forms.For example,in 1970
15、Robert Smithson created the Spiral Jetty(螺旋码头),made of a collection of stones and mud,in the Great Salt Lake.The American artist made a large jetty in a spiral shape which sticks out into the water of the lake.Reshaping the landscape is a common feature of Land Art.It can be created by moving parts
16、around.People can also add things to the environment to create Land Art,like salt,which is added to the Spiral Jetty.It is possible to use plants.In all cases,Land Art is immovable.Land Art is designed to evolve(逐步形成),change,and eventually decay(衰落).Thats one of the biggest differences between Land
17、Art and most of the artworks in the museums.Some works of art can exist only for a few hours or days.Others are exposed to rain and wind so that they evolve and decay over time,which is part of the attractiveness in the eyes of the artist.5.From Paragraph 1,we can learn that .A.Land Art aims to get
18、people interested in nature B.American artists were the first to create Land ArtC.Land Art was the most popular art in the 1960s D.people have been creating Land Art for thousands of years答案:D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的末句可知,地景艺术的存在有几千年的历史了。6.All of the following are used to design the Spiral Jetty EXCEPT .A.sto
19、nes B.plantsC.saltD.mud答案:B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中“made of a collection of stones and mud”以及第三段第三句中“like salt,which is added to the Spiral Jetty”可知,在创造Spiral Jetty时,艺术家使用了石头、泥土和盐。7.Which of the following statements about Robert Smithson is TRUE?A.He made the most famous Land Art.B.He is an American artis
20、t.C.He is a pioneer in creating Land Art.D.He lives near the Great Salt Lake.答案:B解析：由第二段可知B项正确。8.From the passage we know Land Art .A.cannot exist for everB.can be moved everywhereC.can be created in a few hoursD.cant be changed once created答案:A解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段的最后一句可知,地景艺术不能永远存在。C(导学号51970009)The Val
21、ley Art Center energizes and encourages art appreciation in the people of all ages and backgrounds through education,inspiration,and opportunities to experience the visual arts.We support art students and artists through quality curriculum and programming along with exhibition space.We promote the g
22、rowth of each individuals potential and the advancement of the arts in the community.Concept Based Oil PaintingThis course,with a four-hour format,is for serious artists of all levels.Guidance will be offered on issues such as composition,colour,tools and techniques,but the emphasis of the course wi
23、ll be on thinking creatively.Individual attention will be available whenever needed.The course will conclude with a group discussion of the students works.IMPORTANT: Students will be responsible for bringing all necessary materials,including any desired photographic reference,beginning with the firs
24、t class.Supply list available online.And dont forget your lunch.$192/$173.Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat!Learn the basic of digital photography.We will start with understanding what those symbols on your camera mean.We will explore how to set your own film speed,aperture(光圈) and shutter spee
25、d.We will also learn when to use a flash.We will explore taking action shorts,landscape and portraits.In this class you will practice and apply what you have learned by using your camera! $96/$86.Drawing for the Fraidy Cat!Everyone can draw! If you have ever wanted to learn how to draw or just want
26、to refresh yourself in drawing basics,then this is the class for you.This class will focus on building drawing skills through the use of line,value,perspective,and composition.Students will work on a variety of projects with different drawing mediums to develop their own personal style.A list of sug
27、gested supplies is available online.$96/$86.Enamel On MetalIn this art form,drawing skills are not required for this colorful and expressive craft.Beginning students learn several basic classical techniques and those with experience are guided in other techniques of choice.For those who are making j
28、ewelry,this is another form to add to your artists toolbox!All equipment and supplies are included in the first project fee of $8,payable to the instructor at the first class.$96/$486.9.The course “Concept Based Oil Painting” stresses .A.the skills of compositionB.the discussions of artworksC.the gu
29、idance of basic paintingD.the creative thinking of students答案:D解析：细节理解题。根据Concept Based Oil Painting部分中的“. but the emphasis of the course will be on thinking creatively.”可知,Concept Based Oil Painting课程强调学生的创造性思维。10.The center will prepare necessary materials if you attend .A.Drawing for the Fraidy C
30、atB.Digital Photography for the Fraidy CatC.Enamel on MetalD.Concept Based Oil Painting 答案:C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“All equipment and supplies are included in the first project fee of $8”可知,Enamel On Metal这项课程会准备必要的材料。11.If you go to Digital Photography for the Fraidy Cat,you will .A.explore how to develo
31、p the filmB.visit some landscapes and portraitsC.learn to make a flash with your camera D.get to know the symbols on your camera答案:D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We will start with understanding what those symbols on your camera mean.”可知D项正确。12.We can learn from the passage that Enamel on Metal .A.involves drawi
32、ng skills for craftB.charges $96 for the first project feeC.supplies different techniques of choiceD.adds another tool box to make jewelry答案:C解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Beginning students learn several basic classical techniques and those with experience are guided in other techniques of choice.”可知,无论有无经验,学
33、生都可以有不同的技术选择,故选C项。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。选项中有两项为多余选项。(导学号51970010)How do I Break the Ice“Breaking the ice” is an idiom that refers to the process of the interaction between two people who do not know each other to become more relaxed with each other.If youre one who falls
34、during those initial moments when you are meeting someone new,youve come to the right place.Read on. 13 This is a great way to start a conversation in almost any situation.You can use the weather,your situation,or a request you may have,such as asking for directions or assistance (“Is it always that
35、 hot in February?” or “Do you know the best route to downtown?”). Be a good listener.Show a sincere interest in what the other person is talking about.14 Smile and nod,when appropriate.Engage by asking follow-up questions or inputting appropriate feedback to the conversation. Be funny.Using a natura
36、l ability to make people laugh is always a good way to break the ice.If your humor is more of an acquired taste,you may want to tread carefully in the ice-breaking stage.15 Share a fact.Facts are entertaining and interesting and can be great ways to break the ice at social and business events.You ca
37、n use anything and everything from weather to things about your city to current events.Make sure you know your facts,or else someone could correct you,which could be embarrassing.16 Stay positive.Try to maintain a smile and never frown(皱眉) when meeting someone new.17 If a touchy or uncomfortable sub
38、ject is inadvertently brought up,attempt to divert the conversation to a different direction. State an opinion.This can be a little tricky,but also fun.Opinions work better in social situations like parties and sporting events.You can state an opinion about current events,work,weather,or where you a
39、re at the present moment.You can talk about a movie,TV show,restaurant,or book.A.Maintain good eye contact.B.Open by asking questions.C.Dont ruin the conversation into negative grounds.D.Make a special comment on a common event.E.Avoid making mean jokes about people.F.Try not to stare at others whil
40、e talking.G.If not,your intention is to spark a controversy.答案:1317 BAEGC.英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(导学号51970011)How far would you walk to learn about something that interested you? When he was young,Jacob Lawrence often walked more th
41、an sixty 18 from his home in the Harlem section of New York City to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Jacob wanted to be a(n) 19,and he believed that studying the famous paintings 20 in that museum would help him.It was 1930,when many people were out of work,money was 21 and people suffered a lot.Still
42、 the streets were 22 with energy and colour.As he walked through Harlem,Jacob looked hard at the people,the churches,and barbershops and so on.He 23 those images in his mind,along with the images of paintings he saw in the 24.Jacob came from a poor family.His mother believed there was little chance
43、25 her son could grow up to be a successful painter.She wanted him to aim for something more 26.But Jacobs teacher,Alston,in an art programme saw that he was talented.Alston 27 him how to use paints to make stage sets.As time passed,Alston let Jacob rent work space in his own studio.That was an exci
44、ting place for a young black man 28 to become an artist.Many creative people 29 there to talk about art,literature and history.From their 30,Jacob learned that history books often 31 the accomplishments of African Americans.He decided to paint a picture describing the story of a black hero.He 32Tous
45、saint,who had helped free his people 33 French ruling.Many people admired Jacobs pictures,but he needed 34 admiration.To help his family,he often had to work at jobs that 35 him away from painting.Then something encouraging happened.An artist named Augusta got Jacob a job.For eighteen months,Jacob w
46、as given a 36 to paint pictures.For the first time,he felt like a 37 artist.18.A.stepsB.blocksC.buildingsD.avenues答案:B解析：年轻时,从家到博物馆,Jacob Lawrence通常会走六十个街区(blocks)。19.A.artistB.tutorC.scholarD.official答案:A解析：他想成为一名艺术家。根据上文提到“.from his home in the Harlem section of New York City to the Metropolitan M
47、useum of Art.”可推知他想成为艺术家,故选A项。20.A.swingingB.existingC.hangingD.twisting答案:C解析：他相信研究那些挂在博物馆里面的画对他有帮助。hanging做后置定语来修饰the famous paintings,故选C项。21.A.blankB.looseC.toughD.tight答案:D解析：在1930年,当时大多数人失业,钱很紧张(tight),人们遭受许多痛苦。根据时间状语1930年,可知当时正值全球金融危机,故钱很紧张,选D项。22.A.linedB.decoratedC.associatedD.filled答案:D解析：
48、街道充满能量与生机。be filled with“充满”,是固定短语,故选D项。23.A.storedB.receivedC.createdD.remembered答案:A解析：他头脑中储存着那些画面以及他在博物馆所看到的画像。根据上文提到“.he believed that studying the famous paintings.in that museum would help him.”可知,他看过许多名画,故选A项。24.A.museumB.studioC.churchD.street答案:A解析：见上题解析：。25.A.whetherB.whichC.thatD.when答案:C
49、解析：他来自穷人的家庭,他的妈妈相信她的儿子几乎没有机会成为一名成功的画家。chance后面接同位语从句,由that来引导,故选 C项。26.A.preciousB.practicalC.standardD.flexible答案:B解析：母亲希望他多学些实际的(practical)东西。根据句意可知,与他学的画画相比,母亲更希望他学实用的技能,故选B项。27.A.recommendedB.remindedC.providedD.showed答案:D解析：根据上文提到“But Jacobs teacher,Alston,in an art programme saw that he was ta
50、lented.”他的老师认为他很有天赋,故是向他展示,所以选D项。28.A.hesitatingB.strugglingC.marchingD.participating答案:B解析：对于这个努力想成为一名艺术家的年轻人来说,这是个令人兴奋的地方。struggle to do“努力去做”,做伴随状语,故选B项。29.A.settledB.wanderedC.gatheredD.rushed答案:C解析：许多有创造力的人聚集在这儿谈论艺术、文学和历史。根据句意可知这些有才的人聚集(gather) 在此,故选C项。30.A.experiencesB.performancesC.accentsD.c
51、onversations答案:D解析：见上题解析：。31.A.acknowledgedB.accusedC.ignoredD.witnessed答案:C解析：从他们的对话中,他明白历史书通常忽视(ignore) 非裔美国人的作品。所以选C项。32.A.choseB.acceptedC.countedD.employed答案:A解析：他选择杜桑卢维杜尔,杜桑帮助解放了他的民族,使其摆脱了法国的统治。33.A.againstB.fromC.forD.with答案:B解析：free from “解放,使自由”。34.A.more thanB.rather thanC.other thanD.less
52、 than答案:A解析：许多人钦佩他的画,但他需要的不仅仅是钦佩。根据下文提到“To help his family,he often had to work at jobs.”为了帮助家人,他不得不做与绘画无关的工作,可知他不仅仅需要钦佩,故选A项。35.A.brokeB.gaveC.permittedD.took答案:D解析：take away from“使远离”。36.A.awardB.titleC.salaryD.prize答案:C解析：一个叫作Augusta的艺术家,给了他一份工作,他可以通过作画来挣钱。give sb.a salary“给某人薪水”,故选C项。37.A.perman
53、entB.popularC.positiveD.professional答案:D解析：第一次,他感觉像个职业(professional) 艺术家。选D项。第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。(导学号51970012)(2016广东省华南师范大学附属中学、广东实验中学、深圳中学、广雅中学四校联考)There is a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante,one of the great singers.38.(ask)to be a part of a show for som
54、e old World Warsoldiers,he told them he was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes,39. he would come if they wouldnt mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment.Of course,the shows director agreed 40.(happy).But when Jimmy got on stage,something surpris
55、ing happened.He went through 41. short song and then stayed.The applause grew louder and louder and he kept 42. (stay).Pretty soon,he had been on stage 43. fifteen,twenty,and then thirty minutes.One of his 44. (assist) behind the stage stopped him and said,“I thought you had to go after a few minute
56、s.What happened?”Jimmy answered,“I did have to go,but I can show you the reason why I stayed.You can see for 45.(you) if you look at the front row.” In the front row were two men,both of 46. had lost an arm in the war.One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left.Together,they were able
57、 to clap,and that was exactly what they 47.(do),loudly and cheerfully.答案:38.Asked39.but40.happily41.the42.staying43.for44.assistants45.yourself46.whom47.were doing.写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(10分)假定在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
58、余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意: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51970013)My sister saw a lovely cup when we are shopping the other day.She liked it at once.Then she bent down and picked up to look at a price on it.As she did this,lots of tea splashed on his T-shirt! I had to tr
59、y hardly not to laugh at her shocked face! My sister wanted get out of the shop as fast as she could when a shop assistant came over to us.It was turned out to be her own cup,that shed left on the shelf by mistake.The assistant was clearly as embarrassing as my sister,for I just thought it was funny
60、!答案:第一句:arewere第三句:picked后加it;athe第四句:hisher第五句:hardlyhard第六句:wanted后加to第七句:去掉was;thatwhich第八句:embarrassingembarrassed;forbut/yet/while第二节书面表达(25分)(导学号51970014)假定你是李华,你发现你所在城市的特殊教育事业还比较滞后。请以一名中学生的名义,给市长写一封建议信。要点如下:1.进一步关心残疾儿童的生活问题;2.依法保障残疾儿童受教育的权利。注意:1.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯;2.词数100左右;3.开头和结尾已写好,不计入总词数。Dear
61、Mayor,Im a middle school student.Ill be very glad if you could read my letter.I do hope disabled children can enjoy a colourful life just as able-bodied children.Yours sincerely,Li Hua参考范文Dear Mayor, Im a middle school student. I am surprised to learn that a lot of disabled children still cannot be
62、educated.Im writing to offer my suggestions.Firstly,the further concerns over the life of the disabled children should be given.Id like to suggest that the government should take action to ensure the basic living conditions of the disabled children.Secondly,the right of the disabled children accepti
63、ng education should be protected.Its my sincere hope that the government can increase the investment to develop special education.Thus,the disabled children can become self-reliant when they grow up,which will reduce the burden on their families.Ill be very glad if you could read my letter.I do hope disabled children can enjoy a colorful life just as able-bodied children. Yours sincerely, Li Hua
