1、人教版(2019)高中英语选择性必修第二册Unit 2单元综合能力测试卷时间:100分钟满分:120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ALiving abroad requires a small adjustment and balancing of cultures.Moving from Scotland to Austria,the differences arent so great,perhaps,as moving to Asia or Africa.Bu
2、t things are still different enough to be unsettling (使人不安的)One of the first differences I noticed was the opening hours of shops here.During the week,supermarkets close at 7:30 pm.,at the latest.On Sundays,they arent open at all.On my first weekend here,I wasnt at all prepared for this.I planned to
3、 go into town to pick up things Id forgotten to bring.I wanted to get some groceries,too,after a few days of eating out.A friend had warned me that nothing was open on Sundays,but I didnt realize she was serious.So,I wandered around town,coming across shop after shop with doors closed.I ate out agai
4、n that Sunday,and I learned my lesson.To begin with,I thought it was highly inconvenient.What if I ran out of milk in the evening,or wanted to buy biscuits before bed?In the UK,I was so used to large supermarkets,which stayed open until at least 10 pm.,if not for twentyfour hours.But now,I have to b
5、uy food every Saturday.“What do people do here on Sundays?” I asked my flatmate.She just looked at me.“Nothing,” she replied.If its inconvenient,then theres also something nice about it.Who needs to be able to buy soup or soap or bread twenty four hours a day?No one really needs to of course.But its
6、 nice,too,to have Sundays completely free from material worries.Sundays here are all about relaxing for hours in coffee shops and spending time with friends.Sunday is a day of rest.People in the UK often complain,“I thought Sundays were meant to be a day of rest!”,while rushing to work,doing chores(
7、家庭杂务) or standing in queues in shops.Well,here in Austria,it really is a day of rest.Its different,but its a difference I can definitely get used to.1Where does the writer probably come from?ABritain. BAustria.CAsia.DAfrica.2How did the writer feel when he was told shops didnt open on Sundays?AUnhap
8、py.BUnbelievable.CDelighted.DBored.3What do Austrians usually do on Sundays?ADo some shopping.BEat out with families.CWork hard at home.DDo nothing but rest.BShakespeare once called the English countryside “the precious stone set in the silver sea”and he is not the last to sing high praises of its b
9、eauty and historical charm.The countryside is particularly beautiful during the summer,especially in August and September.As one travels the countryside,youll find more of its treasures:so many plants and animals,romantic castles,secret gardens,and villages so unchanged in the last decades that they
10、 seem to have been caught under a fairys spell.Mustsees include Derbyshire,called “the heart of England” and home to the National Park.The great peaks were the muse (创作灵感) of the Bronte sisters (and if you love the book Jane Eyre,you can visit North Lees hall,where the real Eyre family once lived)Hi
11、story lovers will enjoy a visit to Lincoln city (its most famous son is Lord Alfred Tennyson)It is also known for its cathedral,the charming tea shops,a small castle.One would never guess its violent pastbuilt by the Romans,it was once a center for arrow (箭) making.Harry Potter fans shouldnt miss a
12、visit to Alnwick,which is better recognized as the “Hogswarth” in the movies.Lets not leave out the Wessex region,where one can see one of Englands greatest mysteries,Stone Henge.You can also go to the City of Bath,which has been famous for its medicines springs since the Roman times.Other popular a
13、ttractions include Salisbury Cathedral,the landscaped gardens of Stourhead,and the cobbled (用鹅卵石铺的) streets of Shaftesbury.This is also home to Oxford,one of the worlds most famous universities.Art lovers will also like a visit to East Anglia,whose landscapes inspired the painter Constable (he was b
14、orn in Dedham village)This is also home of the University City of Cambridge,and the famous architectural attraction,Kings College Chapel.Be sure to visit the aircraft museum of Duxford.4The text is most probably taken from Aa travel guideBa book reviewCa history paperDa newspaper report5What was Sha
15、kespeares attitude towards the English countryside?AUninterested.BDissatisfied.CSurprised.DAdmiring.6According to the text,Lincoln city Aproduced arrows in the pastBwill be enjoyed by music loversCwas the place where the Eyre family once livedDhas one of the worlds most famous universities7When trav
16、elling the countryside,Harry Potter fans are advised to visit Athe Wessex regionBDerbyshireCYorkshireDAlnwickCDenmark is one of the happiest nations on earth with some of the best quality of life.You dont need statistics to understand the Danes happy lot.Walk around any Danish town and youll experie
17、nce some of the most harmonious civic spaces anywhere.Their intimate scales and perfect transport systems combine the rich history and bold modern lines of the built environment to delight the eye,and the locals manners and sense of humor is refreshing.Denmarks capital Copenhagen is a remarkable cit
18、y with wellpreserved medieval streets,renowned art galleries,Michelinstarred restaurants and a healthy business center.Finding something to do is never a problem and if all else fails,just admiring the streets with a hotdog in hand is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.Beyond the capital and the
19、bigger cities,Denmark offers a mix of lively towns such as Ribe and Odense plus rural countryside,medieval churches,Renaissance castles and tidy 18thcentury villages.The coastline of Denmark with its sand dunes and greenery is a sight that always attracts visitors.So,no matter what time of year your
20、e in Denmark,you shouldnt miss out on a trip to the nearest beach.Its hard,in short,to find fault with the place.The visitors most heartfelt complaint is usually the cost of visiting Denmark.True,it is not a cheap destination,but no more so than the UK,and which nations public transport system would
21、 you rather use?Cheer yourself up by thinking of the countrys remarkable organization and clockwork railway timetable as being financed by the extremely high taxes paid by your hosts.When viewed in this way,this firstrate destination seems like good value,and you get the fairy tales thrown in for fr
22、ee:the Danish royal family is genuinely loved and respected by the vast majority of its citizens,not least handsome Prince Frederik,his beautiful Australianborn princessbride,Mary,and their young family.8The writer implies in the last two paragraphs that Avisiting the UK will cost less than travelli
23、ng in DenmarkBthe transport system in the UK cant equal that in DenmarkCpeople in Denmark pay high taxes to welcome visitorsDthe Danish royal family plays an important role in politics9How does the passage mainly develop?ABy providing examples.BBy making comparisons.CBy giving descriptions.DBy follo
24、wing time order.10What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?ATo introduce Danish culture.BTo show the attractions of Denmark.CTo share experiences of travelling in Denmark.DTo describe the happy life people live in Denmark.11Which of the following words can best describe Danes?APolite and
25、humorous.BHappy and romantic.CKind and friendly.DOutgoing and humorous.DWhen I began planning to move to Auckland to study,my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India,where we lived.She worried particularly about the lack of jobs,the cul
26、tural differences and the chance that I would face racism.Despite these worries,I came to New Zealand in July 2009.I have found the place and people very nice and supportive.Soon after I arrived,I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses.Determined to do this on my own,I
27、 spent a whole day going from door to door asking for a job.However,I received little or no response.This became my routine every day after college for a few weeks.One afternoon,I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities.People there were very surprised,and advised me not to
28、 continue my job search in that manner.As I was about to leave,a clerk in the building,who had been listening to what the others had said,approached me and asked if I would wait outside.Fifteen minutes later,he returned.He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident.He then offer
29、ed to take me to the Royal Oak area to search for a job.I was a little surprised,but had a good feeling about him,so I went along.Along the way,I realized that I had run out of copies of my resume (简历)The man stopped at his business partners office to make me 15 extra copies.He also gave me tips on
30、dressing and speaking,and added that I should give him a call if I ever needed anything.I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very satisfied.The following day,I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it.And t
31、his time,it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.12After staying in New Zealand for a short time,the author Adecided to go back to his own countryBfelt the local people were not very friendlyChad to find a job to cover his living expensesDwanted to get a job that needed pract
32、ical skills13When the author went into a building to look for a job, Aa clerk gave him encouragement and adviceBhe was confident that he would find a good oneChe found many college students like him already thereDa clerk recommended him to the company he worked for14What is the story mainly about?AH
33、ow a stranger offered the author a job.BHow a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.CHow the author adapted himself to a new situation.DHow the author was helped to get a job by a stranger.15What wasnt the authors mother worried about?APeople might look down on the author.BThe author couldnt spe
34、ak the local language.CThe author wasnt familiar with local customs.DIt might be difficult for the author to find a job.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。If youre lucky enough to travel or live abroad,in order to get the most out of your stay its necessary to mix with the
35、 locals. 1 Having lived abroad several times,Ive put together a list of tips based on my own experiences to help you make friends in a foreign country.Say yes to everything (within reason)Obviously,if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable in any way,dont feel forced to agree to do anything.However,dont p
36、ut off trying anything new or going to anywhere youve never been before. 2 Join a dance class,a walking club,a photography class,a gym,or learn to cook the local cuisinethe possibilities really are endless!Another option is to attend language exchanges or find a friend to practise with. 3 Dont be a
37、wallflower.When you are miles away from home,surrounded by people speaking an unfamiliar language and immersed (浸没于) in a foreign culture,it may feel very difficult to be confident and involve yourself in conversations,especially with large groups of people. 4 If big groups are frightening,start con
38、versations with individual people in order to get to know them better.More likely than not,you will find that everyone wants to know everything about you. 5 AGet out of the house!BSo take advantage of being a novelty.CFind a hobby or try something entirely new.DMake the most of the new and exciting
39、place you live in.EHowever,try to continue and make your voice heard.FThis allows you to find out more about the local culture and way of life.GThis allows you to meet a lot of people who are also looking to make friends.第三部分语言运用(共三节,满分40分)第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填
40、入空白处的最佳选项。A special lady lived on a farm in Grace,Idaho.To overcome every 1 or struggle that came her way,she went far beyond the call of duty.She was a widow (寡妇) with 9 children.Instead of complaining of her hard life,she accepted her fate (命运) and 2 the ordinary into the extraordinary (非凡的)No mat
41、ter how serious things seemed to be,she found a(n) 3 side and a ray of hope.She taught her family the value of hard work and the importance of education, 4 she only went as far as fourth grade.Her children didnt have material 5 ,but they certainly received the necessary and important things in life:
42、love,spiritual guidance,concern for others,appreciation for a table filled with food,and 6 for the law.She was truly a(n) 7 of all that is good.I remember as a young man sitting at her feet while she 8 me.“If you cant say something nice,dont say anything at all.” And she said,“Ill 9 throw upon the f
43、loor a crust (面包皮) I cannot eat,for many a hungry one would think it quite a theat.Willful waste brings willful want,and I may live to say,Oh,I wish I had that crust that once I 10 ”This extremely courageous and 11 woman is my grandmother.My mother is a lot like her mother.Many times,my mother went
44、12 a new dress just so we could buy some great football shoes.Many times,my mother insisted that we should stay home instead of going on a summer vacation,just so we could 13 on a baseball allstar team.My mother is the greatest cook on Earth,a spiritual 14 ,a church and community servant,and the ver
45、y best mom who ever lived.Ive never 15 her complain about her difficulties,heartache,and pain.My dear,sweet mother truly is a perfect example.Its the way it was and still should be.1A.successBtaskCchallengeDjob2A.sentBputCcheatedDchanged3A.oppositeBpositiveCwrongDdark4A.ifBalthoughCunlessDsince5A.ne
46、edsBcomfortsCwealthDhope6A.fearBloveCdemandDrespect7A.userBspeakerCexampleDcorrector8A.taughtBchargedCencouragedDjudged9A.usuallyBneverCevenDalso10A.gave upBpicked upCthrew awayDtook away11A.strongBcuriousCintelligentDattractive12A.inBbeyondCforDwithout13A.goBperformCexchangeDplay14A.engineerBdancer
47、CguideDworker15A.noticedBheardCdiscussedDforgotten非选择题部分第二节 语篇语法填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。The Great Wall was grand,a little rainy at first,but grand all the same. The mist covered the far end of the wall,1. (give) it an almost mysterious feeling.The fog rolled in and o
48、ut of the high mountains,revealing new parts of the wall as 2. (quick) as it covered them.I kept on walking,seeing watchtower after watchtower 3. my way.To my 4. (relieve) many people had decided today was not the best day 5. (climb) the wall,and I was there with very few people.I walked for 6. seem
49、ed like miles. Then I saw just how long the wall I was standing on stretched for.It was 7. (end)!I walked and walked,but after every hill I climbed,there was another long stretch of wall.I eventually came to 8. long staircase. Later I found out that once it 9. (call) “Chairman Maos Challenge”. I acc
50、epted,and after climbing the hundred plus stairs to the peak,I had to admit that the Great Wall truly lives up to its reputation.So if I 10. (have) another chance to travel to China,I would never hesitate to visit the Great Wall again.第四部分写作(满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(15分)某英文报就近年来我国学生出国留学低龄化的利弊在报上展开讨论,希望广大读者畅所
51、欲言,就此事发表自己的看法。假设你是中学生李华,请用英语给编辑写一封信,谈谈你的看法,并说明理由。80词左右。注意:信的开头和结尾已给出,词数不计算在内。Dear editor,Im writing to tell you my opinion on Chinese students going abroad for further studies at an early age. Yours,Li Hua第二节 概要写作(25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Environmental problems are becoming more and more seriou
52、s all over the world.For example,cars have made the air unhealthy for people to breathe and poisonous gas is given off by factories.Trees on the hills have been cut down and waste water is being poured continuously into rivers.Furthermore,wherever we go today,we can find rubbish carelessly disposed(
53、处理)There are different kinds of pollutants,each of which comes from different sources.It is necessary to identify the source of pollution,in order to make a policy to get rid of them.Different products,processes and activities of our industrialized world together form the major source of pollution.T
54、he forms of pollution can be mainly divided into three kindssolids,liquid and gas.These pollutants have greatly damaged our planet and continue to do so.In fact,pollution is threatening our existence.The whole ecological balance of the earth is changing.Massive destruction of environment has brought
55、 about negative effects and even posed a great threat to mans existence.We must face the situation that exists and take action to solve our environmental problems.For instance,new laws must be passed to place strict control over industrial pollution;the public must receive the education about the da
56、nger of pollution and raise their awareness of protecting the environment and so on.The earth is our home and we have the duty to take care of it for ourselves and our later generations.Fortunately,more and more people have realized these problems.Measures have been taken to deal with these situatio
57、ns by the government.And laws have been passed to stop pollution,I hope the problems will be solved in the near future and our home will become better and better. 参考答案:【阅读理解】A:1-3ABDB:4-7ADADC:8-11BCBAD:12-15CADB【七选五】1-5FCGEB【完形填空】1-5CDBBC 6-10DCABC 11-15ADDCB 【语法填空】1giving2quickly3on/along4relief5t
58、o climb6what7endless8a9was called10had【写作】【应用文】Dear editor,Im writing to tell you my opinion on Chinese students going abroad for further studies at an early age.The education in China and that in foreign countries have both advantages and disadvantages.The most important thing for us Chinese studen
59、ts to do at present is to know our country,people and culture well.Besides,going to study in foreign countries at too early an age not only costs a lot of money,it could also bring serious problems.Taking care of themselves is one of them.In my opinion,as primary or middle school students,we should
60、devote our time to studying harder in our own country and improving ourselves,when the chance to study abroad arrives,well grasp it.Yours,Li Hua【概要写作】The global environment is becoming worse because of various pollutants related to the industrial world.(要点1)In the forms of gas,solids and liquid,thes
61、e pollutants are becoming a major threat to the earth and human survival.(要点2)Therefore,we have to face it directly and spare no effort to handle it.(要点3)Luckily,people have been aware of the urgency of environmental protection and the government has taken action to solve these problems,which surely will help make our earth better.(要点4)第 13 页 共 13 页