1、第二单元过关检测(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51970020)No poem should ever be discussed or analyzed,until it has been read aloud by someone,a teacher or a student.Better still,perhaps,is the practice of reading it twice,once at the beginning
2、of the discussion and once at the end.All discussions of poetry are,in fact,preparations for reading it aloud,and the reading of the poem is,finally,the most telling “interpretation” of it,suggesting tone,rhythm,and meaning all at once.Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice,on records
3、or on films,is obviously a special reward.But even those aids to teaching cannot replace the student and the teacher reading it.I have come to think,in fact,that time spent reading a poem aloud is much more important than analyzing it,if there isnt time for both.I think one of our goals as teachers
4、of English is to have students love poetry.Poetry is a criticism of life,and a heightening(提升) of life.It is an approach to the truth of feeling,and it can save your life.I am not saying that every English teacher must teach poetry.Those who dont like it should not be forced to put that dislike on a
5、nyone else.But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few things about its essential nature,about its sound as well as its sense,and they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it.1.To have a better understanding of a poem,one should .A.discuss it with ot
6、hersB.analyze it by oneselfC.copy it down in a notebookD.practice reading it aloud答案:D解析：细节理解题。文章第一段的前两句给出了答案,说明读诗的重要性。2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry?A.Extending your life.B.Saving your life.C.Criticizing life.D.Heightening life.答案:A解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段的最后两句“Poetry is
7、a criticism of life,and a heightening(提升) of life.It is an approach to the truth of feeling,and it can save your life.”可以得知答案。3.What does the last sentence in the third paragraph imply?A.More stress was laid on the understanding of poetry in the past.B.Poetry is more important than any other subject
8、.C.One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry.D.Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses.答案:A解析：推理判断题。由最后一句中提到的“必须给学生留出听和思考的时间”可以推知过去老师侧重于学生对诗的理解。用排除法也可以排除其他三项。4.The best title of the passage may be “”.A.Reading Poems AloudB.Analyze PoemsC.Enjoy PoemsD.Lear
9、n English答案:A解析：主旨大意题。纵观全文,本文着重强调朗读有利于对诗的理解。B(导学号51970021)Do you still remember your favorite poem from high school or any other important period in your life?Why is it that decades later it still stands out in your mind?Probably the main reason is that some aspect of that poem resonates (引起共鸣) with
10、 you.In the same way,you too as a school leader can touch the hearts of your staff and students.Poetry allows us to experience strong spiritual connections to things around us and to the past.Thus,it can inspire whatever and whomever it touches.The power that poetry has displayed over time and acros
11、s cultures actually satisfies this common need of the human heart and soul.As one of the oldest art forms,poetry has successfully connected various strands of humanity (人性) from one generation to another.Referring to poetry,Hillyer makes a simple yet meaningful statement,“With this key mankind unloc
12、ked his heart.”School leaders can find and make use of the value of poetry for themselves,their students and their staff members.Beyond the simple use of poetry,techniques of poetry such as metaphors,repetitions and imagery can be used to take advantage of the power of language to transform communic
13、ation,create meaning and a culture of care and attention.Since schools are mainly about people and relationships,school leaders,like poets,are required to inspire and encourage the human heart.The use of poetryor even of some techniques of poetryin school leadership not only helps to improve communi
14、cation,but also serves to meet the human need for inspiration.5.According to the passage,some poems are unforgettable mainly because .A.they are easy to understandB.they usually tell true storiesC.they can inspire peoples imaginationD.they can touch peoples hearts答案:D解析：根据第一段的后两句话可知有些诗之所以让人难忘是因为它们的某
15、些方面能够引起人们的共鸣,由此可知D项正确。6.The underlined part “this common need” in the second paragraph refers to .A.the need to read poetryB.the need to be inspiredC.the need to learn about the pastD.the need to be connected with other people答案:B解析：根据第二段的“.it can inspire whatever and whomever it touches”以及文章末句话中的“.
16、serves to meet the human need for inspiration”可知这种共同的需要是指inspiration。7.The use or technique of poetry in school leadership is in fact to make use of .A.the power of languageB.the power of school leadersC.peoples preference for poetryD.peoples desire for communication答案:A解析：根据第四段的“.can be used to tak
17、e advantage of the power of language.”可知学校领导运用诗歌或诗歌的技巧其实是运用了语言的力量。8.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To show the readers that poetry is really powerful.B.To explain how poetry can be used in our daily life.C.To talk about the art of being a school leader.D.To encourage using the transformational
18、 power of poetry in school leadership.答案:D解析：根据后两段可知文章的目的是鼓励学校领导将诗歌的力量转化到学校管理中。C(导学号51970022)William Wordsworth,the representative poet of the first generation of Romantics and the chief spokesman of Romantic poetry,was born in 1770 in the Lake District of Cumberland.He lost both parents when still
19、very young and was brought up by relatives,who sent him to school at Hawksherd in the beautiful lake region in Northwestern England,where he had time to lead a life of delighted freedom in the surrounding hills.He loved nature more than his books.He entered Cambridge in 1787,but left it without dist
20、inction.In the last summer vacation in the Cambridge University,he went to France where he saw the French Revolution.The years from 1793 to 1798 were an important period in his life during which he suffered from great depression.But then he successfully overcame it.Since 1795,he lived a relatively l
21、onely life in the Lake District with his sister,and devoted to writing poetry while enjoying a peaceful and free life.Three years later he published an epochmaking a book with Samuel Taylor ColeLyrical Ballads.The publication of this book has been taken as a historical event marking the beginning of
22、 English Romanticism in poetry.His reputation as a poet was well established in the late 1830s and began to soar in the 1840s.Wordsworth wrote a large number of poems.The themes are mainly around nature,children and simple country life.Out of this reason,he was called nature poet or democratic poet.
23、His poetic creation and theory of poetry left a great influence upon later romanticists such as Keats and Shelley.9.The following poets are romanticists EXCEPT .A.Wordsworth B.KeatsC.ShelleyD.Emily答案:D解析：由文章最后一段最后一句“His poetic creation and theory of poetry left a great influence upon later romantici
24、sts such as Keats and Shelley.”可知选D项。10.When did Wordsworth enter Cambridge?A.At the age of 17.B.At the age of 18.C.At the age of 19.D.At the age of 20.答案:A解析：由文章第一段第一句“.was born in 1770 in the Lake District of Cumberland.”及第二段第一句“He entered Cambridge in 1787 .”可知,A项正确。11.Whats the meaning of the un
25、derlined word in Paragraph 2?A.Decrease.B.Increase.C.Change.D.Slow.答案:B解析：由句意可知,在此“soar”为“上升,提高”之意,故选B项。12.Why was Wordsworth called “nature poet”?A.Because he loved nature.B.Because he lived in the Lake District of Cumberland.C.Because the themes of his poems are mainly around nature,children and s
26、imple country life.D.Because he was a romanticist.答案:C解析：由最后一段第二句“The themes are mainly around nature,children and simple country life.”可知。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51970023)Writing a Film ReviewWriting a film review needs your patience to watch a film with a
27、critical eye,recognize all the information about it and then write a detailed film review.13 A good review is not just a summary of a movie,but a critical analysis that examines why and how a movie works and whether the film succeeds in its presentation.When writing a film review,always consider who
28、 the intended audience is for the film and the audience you are writing for.14 Additionally,it should show clearly that you not only viewed the movie,but also read the novel or play which formed the basis of the movie.You should focus your review around a larger argument,such as why the film works o
29、r fails to work and what are both the successful and unsuccessful elements.15 A good film review uses scenes and dialogues from the film to support its larger argument.Moreover,a good review focuses on whether and how a movie works and whether the reviewer recommends it.Finally,a good review shows h
30、ow a movie works psychologically,emotionally,intellectually,and even spiritually.16 Writing a review requires attention on the process of creating a well-structured paper.If you want your film review to be well written,you should follow these simple steps:17 Always include information on the directo
31、r,main characters,historical period used in this film,editing and camera work.Write an outline and a thesis statement for your film review.Be creative and hardworking so that you have chances for a good grade.Writing a film review may take much time and effort for you as a student,but is easy for ou
32、r experienced writers and researchers.Our writers are adept at composing reviews characterized by a deep insight into the content of the work.A.Watch a film with a critical eye.B.Your writing is intended to be persuasive.C.It is absolutely not an easy job.D.Discuss some specific elements in the revi
33、ew.E.Watching a film is more pleasant than writing a review.F.Ask them to help you with the film review.G.Make sure that you have a thesis and a set of supporting arguments.答案:1317 CBGEA.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51970024)After thi
34、nking thoroughly about it,I found that life is worth everything.For me,life is not just about having good friends,money or a job that I like.Some people will be 18 with things like these because 19them,theyre by far the best they can get.For me,theyre not all I can 20 from this world.I believe in ha
35、rps(竖琴)and violins and 21 and lightning.I believe in being in love and not just trying my best to make others 22.I believe in “23 in love” with my partner,not just “loving” him.Life is worth so much.Life is more than spending 24 hours in the gym and eating carrots just to 25 praise from 26.The prais
36、e of others 27 makes me feel happy,but it is not the main 28 of my life.My life is not about living to fulfill someone elses 29 but my own.Life is more than 30 pursuing the norms(规范)of 31 but trying to be a good person by my own 32.It is not about 33 chasing dreams to be superior to others.Its more
37、about long walks in the quiet green parks 34 in my own thoughts.Its more about feeling the 35 in my face,as I go through the 36 on my bicycle.Life is about passion,freedom and love.I will only walk this road 37;I might as well make the most of it.18.A.disappointedB.excitedC.satisfiedD.worried答案:C解析：
38、上文说,对“我”来说,生活不只是拥有朋友、财富或自己喜欢的工作。这里承接上文说,而有些人拥有这些就很满足了。disappointed“失望的”;excited “兴奋的”;satisfied“满意的”;worried“担心的”。故选C项。 19.A.forB.ofC.withD.in答案:A解析：这里说,因为对于他们来说,这些就是他们目前所能得到的最好的东西,故选for。与前面的for me相对应。 20.A.likeB.getC.searchD.have答案:B解析：句意:这些却不是我能从这个世界上得到的全部。故选get。like“喜欢”,search“寻找”,have“有”,均不符合文意。
39、 21.A.lovingB.rainingC.windD.thunder答案:D解析：这句话中harps和violins都是乐器,属于美好的东西;这里要填的thunder“雷声”和lightning“闪电”相对应,指生活中的挑战。 22.A.sadB.comfortableC.unsatisfiedD.unpleasant答案:B解析：句意:“我”相信真爱,但“我”不会只是尽力让别人舒服。后文说“我”相信彼此相爱而不只是“我”爱他。sad“伤心的”;comfortable“舒服的”;unsatisfied“不满意的”;unpleasant“讨厌的,不合意的”。故选B项。 23.A.fallin
40、gB.givingC.beingD.lost答案:C解析：be in love“爱,相爱”;fall in love“爱上,坠入爱河”。这里应指彼此相爱,故选C项。24.A.endlessB.severalC.valuableD.regular答案:A解析：前面说生活中有很多值得做的事情,这里指生活并不只是花费无数时间在体操馆里锻炼身体并且吃胡萝卜减肥来寻求别人的赞美。endless“无休止的,无止境的”;several“几个”;valuable“有价值的”;regular“有规律的,定期的”。endless表达了一种“没完没了”的意思。 25.A.seekB.receiveC.admireD
41、.keep答案:A解析：seek“寻求,追求”;receive“收到,接受”;admire“羡慕,钦佩”;keep“保持”。这里指寻求别人的表扬。也就是说,自己锻炼身体和吃胡萝卜减肥都是为了寻求别人的赞美。故选A项。 26.A.doctorsB.othersC.partnersD.parents答案:B解析：根据上题分析可知应选others。后一句“The praise of others.”也是提示。partner“伙伴,配偶”。 27.A.indeedB.wouldC.ought toD.mainly答案:A解析：句意:别人的表扬确实能让我高兴。 28.A.reasonB.chanceC.
42、challengeD.meaning答案:D解析：全文都在讨论生活的意义。这里的意思是:这不是我生活的主要意义。故选meaning“意思,意义”。 29.A.wishesB.dreamsC.burdensD.purposes答案:B解析：这里承接上文说,“我”不是为了实现别人的梦想而活着,“我”会追求“我”自己的梦想。wish“愿望”;dream“梦想”;burden“负担”;purpose“目的,目标”。故选B项。 30.A.naturallyB.entirelyC.merelyD.particularly答案:C解析：前面作者发表了自己的观点,生活不是为了别人而是为了自己。所以这里说,生活
43、不仅仅是遵守社会规范。故选merely“仅仅,只是”。entirely“完全地,完整地”;naturally“自然地”;particularly“特别,尤其”,均不符合文意。 31.A.societyB.worldC.othersD.country答案:A解析：这里指的是社会的规范,故选society。 32.A.conditionB.standardC.situationD.decision答案:B解析：生活不仅仅是遵守社会规范而是按照“我”自己的标准去做个好人。选standard和前面的norms对应。 33.A.normallyB.speciallyC.reallyD.wildly答案:
44、D解析：这里是说,生活不是疯狂地追求梦想以超越别人。normally“正常地”;specially“专门地”;really “真正地”;wildly“狂热地”。故选D项。 34.A.builtB.existingC.settingD.appearing答案:B解析：句意:它更多的是在我冥想中的绿色公园里的漫步。故选existing。build“建设”;appear“出现”;set“以为背景”,均不符合文意。 35.A.breezeB.sandC.leavesD.drops答案:A解析：the breeze in my face“微风吹在我脸上”。其他三个选项都不能与in my face连用。3
45、6.A.cityB.worldC.countryD.dream答案:C解析：这里说,当“我”骑着自行车在乡村穿过的时候,享受着微风拂在脸上的感觉。作者想表达一种美好的感觉,一种自然舒适的生活。37.A.quietlyB.againC.upD.once答案:D解析：生活中充满了激情、自由和爱。生活的道路“我”只能走一次,“我”要充分享受它。故选once“一次”。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51970025)(2016广东省汕头市金山中学期末考试)In the age of the smart ph
46、one,there seems no reason to ask questions about the weather forecast,a businesss phone number or directions,38. can all be easily found on Google,but very often people 39.(actual) ask these things by telephoning.Your answer may 40.(reply) to with a thank-you e-mail.This isnt the first time that gre
47、at changes 41.(take) place in our manner due to technology.In 42. late 1870s,when the telephone was invented,people didnt know how 43.(greet) a caller.Often there is just silence.Alexander Graham Bell,the inventor,suggested that people say “Ahoy”,44. finally “Hello” went out,the greeting is now used
48、 in everyday face-to-face communication.Try to be 45.(respect) no matter who you communicate 46.Just keep it in mind that 47.(polite) never goes out of fashion.答案:38.which39.actually40.be replied41.have taken42.the43.to greet44.but45.respectful46.with47.politeness.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
49、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51970026)Do you read reviews after you see a movie? I use to do that,but I usually wished I hadnt.I used to read
50、so much about a movie on advance that often I ended up not go to see it at all.The writers point everything out that is wrong with the film,and seldom mentions anything good about one.They also tell us the importance things and even the ending of the movie.Lately I have changed way I choose movies t
51、o watch.Now I never read reviews before a movie.I read them afterwards,if necessary.I dont watch the talk shows in that people discuss movies.And I dont ask other people how they like of a movie.Now,I enjoy myself even more.答案:第一句:afterbefore第二句:useused第三句:onin;gogoing第四句:mentionsmention;oneit第五句:im
52、portanceimportant第六句:way前加the第九句:thatwhich第十句:去掉of 第二节书面表达(25分)(导学号51970027)假如你是李华,是一名高中生。你和外国笔友Lucy都是文学爱好者,尤其喜欢英语诗歌。最近,Lucy发来电子邮件,询问你最喜欢哪一首英语诗歌、作者是谁以及你为什么喜欢它。请根据自己的亲身体会,给Lucy写电子邮件。注意:词数100左右;开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Lucy,Im glad to tell you about my favourite poem.Looking forward to hearing from you so
53、on.Yours,Li Hua参考范文Dear Lucy, Im glad to tell you about my favourite poem.To tell you the truth,I like Robert Burns very much.My favourite poem is My love is like a red,red rose.In this poem,Burns compares the woman he loves dearly to a red rose that is in full bloom in June.Whenever I read the poem
54、,a red rose will appear in my mind.Though the words he uses are simple and easy to understand,Burns expresses his feelings so powerfully that I am deeply impressed.From his poem I know he is passionate for love and he loves the woman deeply.Besides,I like the rhymes at the end of the sentences,which make the poem read well.Have you ever read poems by Burns? How do you like them? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua
