1、单元素养评估卷(三)时间:100分钟分数:120分第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMy Year AbroadThis month in Travellers Corner there are three teenagers experiences in year-abroad programmes.Mariko OkadaTokyoMy year abroad in the United States was a fantastic experience. Im not a
2、 shy person, and I was very comfortable speaking to everyone. So I got lots of speaking practice. I also learned lots of interesting things about American culture. When I got home, my friends all said that I had improved so much! I hope to go back again in the future.Carla FonsecaRio de JaneiroI spe
3、nt last year studying English in London. Im from a small town, and London is a very big city. Sometimes I felt it was too big. There were so many people to talk to, but I always felt bad about my English. I missed my family, and I really missed my two cats. My roommate was always using our telephone
4、, so I hardly had the chance for a nice long talk with my parents. I think it was a good experience for me, but Im glad to be home!Alvin ChenHong KongStudying in New Zealand was an interesting experience for me, but it was also lots of hard work! I had English classes six hours a day, five days a we
5、ekwith lots of homework. I also kept a diary of my experience. I like to write, and I wrote two or three pages in my diary every day. On Saturdays, my homestay family took me to lots of interesting places and showed me so many wonderful things about the culture. Im really glad I went!1. Why did the
6、three teenagers go abroad?A. To have a holiday.B. To visit friends.C. To study English.D. To find a job.解析:细节理解题。根据三部分介绍中的“So I got lots of speaking practice.” “I spent last year studying English in London.”“I had English classes six hours a day, five days a week .”可知,这三个人都是去国外学英语。故选C。答案:C2. Who did
7、nt really enjoy the stay in a foreign country very much?A. Carla.B. Mariko.C. Alvin.D. Carlas roommate.解析:细节理解题。根据Carla FonsecaRio de Janeiro部分中的“I missed my family, and I really missed my two cats.”可知,卡拉不太喜欢待在国外。故选A。答案:A3. Travellers Corner is most probably .A. a sports club newsletterB. a science
8、documentaryC. a news websiteD. a travel magazine解析:推理判断题。联系首句中“three teenagers experiences in year-abroad programmes”可知,Travellers Corner可能是一本关于旅行的杂志。故选D。答案:DBI travel a lot in my work, and what I dislike about my job is eating alone. It always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking
9、. So, room service for several nights was a better choice for me.After having room service three nights at a hotel in Houston, however, I needed to get out of my room. Although the restaurant opened at 6:30, I arrived at 6:25. The waiter at the front desk made a comment about my “being there really
10、early”. I explained my dislike of eating alone in restaurants. He then seated me at a lovely table and asked me whether I would mind if he sat down with me for a while.I was glad! He sat and talked with me about his career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. H
11、e said he didnt have enough time to be with his family. After 15 minutes, he saw some customers at the front desk and excused himself. I noticed that before he went to the front desk, he stopped in the kitchen for a moment.Then another waiter came out of the kitchen and had a wonderful chat with me.
12、 Before I left that night, some other waiters, even the cook, had come out of the kitchen and sat with me!When I asked for my bill about one hour later, all the people who had sat down with me came over in a big group to my table, and presented me with a red rose. And I cried! What had begun as a lo
13、nely night ended as a beautiful experience.4. Why did the author ask for room service?A. A lot of money would be saved in this way.B. He didnt like to eat with other people around.C. He didnt want to be recognised by the waiters.D. Seeing people laughing and talking made him feel bad.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第一
14、段第二句“It always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking.”可知选D。答案:D5. How did the waiter feel when he saw the author come in at 6:25?A. Dissatisfied.B. Pleased.C. Surprised.D. Angry.解析:推理判断题。由“really early”可知服务员看到作者提前到饭店,感到有点吃惊,故选C。答案:C6. What can we learn about the waiter at the front
15、 desk from the third paragraph?A. He knew how to attract more customers to his restaurant.B. He found it hard to balance his work and his family.C. He was getting tired of his present job.D. He had never had such a chance to talk about his worries.解析:推理判断题。根据文中第三段中“He sat and talked with me about hi
16、s career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. He said he didnt have enough time to be with his family.”可知服务员觉得很难平衡工作和家人,故选B。答案:B7. What does the author want to tell us?A. People are actually all lonely in their own way.B. Restaurants should put the need of cust
17、omers first.C. The kindness of strangers can make you less lonely.D. Restaurants are full of surprises for lonely people. 解析:主旨大意题。作者通过讲述自己的经历说明陌生人的和蔼友善可以使人们不再感到孤单,故选C。答案:CCWhen school started on that warm August day, I threw myself into everything I did, including playing volleyball. I decided to b
18、ecome beautiful, or at the very least, skinny. I stopped eating completely. Soon I began losing weight, which thrilled me, and I even grew to love the tiredness and lightheadedness(头晕) that came with my poor diet, for those feelings meant that I was winning.As the season progressed, things had becom
19、e tense between my head volleyball coach, Coach Smith, and me. She felt that something was wrong with my health. She talked with me about my eating and was angry that I wouldnt listen to her when she tried to make me eat. She tried to persuade me in a determined way and so we fought constantly. Then
20、 my hunger started to affect my performance. I was so tired that practice and games were becoming a struggle. One afternoon, with hurt in her eyes, Coach Smith asked me what I had eaten and I told her nothing yet. She looked at me, disappointment in her eyes, knowing she couldnt make me stop, and wa
21、lked away.A couple of weeks later I attended a formal dinner for our volleyball team. I stood there as my coach managed to say something nice about me. I realised then that I had ruined my senior year by being disrespectful, and I had probably ruined hers as well. So that evening I wrote her a lette
22、r apologising and thanking her.Then one Saturday, as I was reading in the library, I felt someone gently take my arm and say softly, “Lynn Jones, how are you doing?” I looked up and saw the familiar face. “Thanks for the letter,” she said. “It meant a lot.” When I think of a coach, I think of someon
23、e above me, someone who gives instructionnot a friend. But Coach Smith is different, and, like any other good friend, she dealt with my problem in a determined way even when I hated her for it at that time. I didnt deserve her kindness, but she gave it anyway. I will forever be grateful for her help
24、, and now for her friendship.8. How did the author feel when she had a poor diet and had a sense of tiredness?A. Funny.B. Nervous.C. Proud.D. Ashamed.解析:推理判断题。答案定位在第一段“Soon I began losing weight, which thrilled me, and I even grew to love the tiredness and lightheadedness that came with my poor diet
25、, for those feelings meant that I was winning.”由此推断出当作者由于饮食不合理而感到疲倦时,她感觉很骄傲,故选C。答案:C9. Why did the author fight with Coach Smith?A. She refused to go on a diet.B. She caused failure of her team.C. She kept her idea of losing weight.D. She changed the training course.解析:推理判断题。答案定位在第二段“She talked with
26、 me about my eating and was angry that I wouldnt listen to her when she tried to make me eat. She tried to persuade me in a determined way and so we fought constantly.”由此推断出作者与Smith教练争吵是因为她坚持她的减肥想法,故选C。答案:C10. Why did the author write a letter to Coach Smith?A. She felt sorry for eating too little f
27、ood.B. She was grateful for Smiths care for her health.C. She decided to improve her performance.D. She wanted to build a close relationship with Smith.解析:细节理解题。答案定位在第三段“I realised then that I had ruined my senior year by being disrespectful, and I had probably ruined hers as well. So that evening I
28、 wrote her a letter apologising and thanking her.”由此可知,作者写信给Smith教练是因为她感谢Smith关心她的健康,故选B。答案:B11. What is the best title for the text?A. My Way of Losing WeightB. A Fight with My CoachC. A Strict Volleyball CoachD. Unexpected Friendship解析:主旨大意题。最后一段“I will forever be grateful for her help, and now fo
29、r her friendship.”是全文的主题句。结合全文内容可知,这篇文章主要讲了作者由于减肥而影响了训练和身体健康,教练真诚劝告,但作者并不领情。后来,作者意识到自己对教练的无礼,给教练写信道歉,并表示感谢,两个人成了好朋友。所以这篇文章最好的题目是“意外的友谊”,故选D。答案:DDIf youre planning to travel overseas, the most common form of transportation is by airplane. Knowing the whole procedure(程序) from buying plane tickets to d
30、ealing with in-flight emergencies(紧急事件) can ensure that you have a pleasurable trip.First of all, choosing an airline carrier might depend on a number of factors including the companys service record, price of the ticket, length of time to the destination, and even in-flight service.Now, once youve
31、bought your ticket, you still need to make the long journey through the airport. Once you arrive, you usually check your bags at the main ticket counter. Then, you have to pass through the security checkpoint, where you will have to walk through an X-ray machine, and they will check your carry-on ba
32、gs for any forbidden items, including firearms, explosives, and knives. Of course, this is for everyones safety. You might also be asked to open your bags to be carefully checked.Once you pass through this checkpoint, then you will go to the appointed boarding area and gate to wait for your plane. J
33、ust wait there until they say that your flight is here for you to go boarding.Of course, once you are aboard the plane, no one ever wants to experience any emergencies, but the plane is equipped with emergency exits in case you have to leave the plane. There are also life jackets under the seats, an
34、d oxygen masks in case the planes cabin(机舱) unexpectedly loses pressure. Be sure to read the safety instruction card located in the pocket of the seat in front of you.12. What is the first step for travelling by plane?A. Choosing an airline carrier.B. Buying a plane ticket.C. Dealing with in-flight
35、emergencies.D. Checking your bags at the main ticket counter.解析:细节理解题。根据题干first提示,结合文中“First of all, choosing an airline carrier might depend on a .”提示可知,首先选择航空公司,故选A。答案:A13. Where do you have to go through an X-ray machine?A. At the ticket office.B. At the main ticket counter.C. At the appointed bo
36、arding area.D. At the security checkpoint.解析:细节理解题。根据题干X-ray提示,结合文中“Then, you have to pass through the security check-point, where you will have to walk through an X-ray machine .”可知选D。答案:D14. What should you do if the plane loses pressure?A. Leave the plane at once.B. Wear the life jacket and the o
37、xygen mask.C. Read the safety instruction card.D. Wait in your seat silently. 解析:细节理解题。根据文中“There are also life jackets under the seats, and oxygen masks in case the planes cabin unexpectedly loses pressure.”提示,紧急情况(失去压力)时,穿上救生衣和戴上面罩,故选B。答案:B15. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To introduce som
38、e steps for travelling by plane.B. To tell passengers how to keep safe on a plane.C. To show people some good ways to travel overseas.D. To explain why planes have X-ray machines.解析:主旨大意题。作者写这篇文章主要是介绍乘飞机旅行时的注意事项(步骤),故选A。答案:A第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据下面短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to
39、Plan a Holiday Trip16 Whether its to Grandmas house, a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway, these yearly road trips can often be the source of dread and stress. The thought of being trapped in the car with restless children or the possibility of car trouble along the way is enough to make any
40、one consider staying home. 17Plan out the route for your car trip. If youre planning on driving to your holiday destination, a little planning can help make your trip easy and uneventful. 18 Remember, its likely that you wont be the only person on the road during the holidays, and traffic is always
41、a factor. Alternative routes or shortcuts can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to your destination sooner. This information can also come in handy in case of road construction or other situations that might block your primary route.19 Although travelling by air can be quick and con
42、venient, it can also be much more expensive. Start planning your trip early to take advantage of advance purchase discounts and avoid sold out flights. Many airlines become extremely busy during the holidays so booking in advance can also help ensure that you get the flights that you want. High traf
43、fic destinations such as New York, Los Angeles or Atlanta can be extremely crowded during the holidays. If you have the option, consider booking your flight to a nearby airport and renting a car for the short drive to your destination.Consider your luggage needs. If youre travelling by car, the issu
44、e of luggage is only important with regard to the amount of room needed. Before you begin packing, think about how many people will be in your vehicle and how much room they will need to travel comfortably. This could affect the number of bags that you can take along. 20 Not only is the possibility
45、of lost luggage an issue, but most airlines now charge extra for checked baggage.For a family of four, carrying a few bags each could result in several hundred dollars worth of baggage fees during your trip. Try to pack as lightly as possible.A. As an alternative to driving or flying, check into the
46、 possibility of travelling by train.B. Plan your trip to avoid peak travel times.C. Luckily, with a little planning, these situations can be avoided.D. Book airline tickets.E. Each year, millions of people load up the family car and set out on a holiday trip.F. For travelling by air, the number of b
47、ags that you take is a much bigger concern.G. Consider your starting point and desired destination, and investigate several possible routes.答案:16. E17. C18. G19. D20. F第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Five years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washin
48、gton D.C. I saw many 21 national treasures, and I also saw many poor people like beggars and homeless folks. Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a 22 behind me, “Can you help me?” When I 23around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hands extended(伸着). I reached into my pocket, took
49、 out the 24 and placed them in her hands without even looking at her. I hated being troubled by a beggar when I was 25 seeing people and things around. But to my surprise, the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont need your money. I just need your 26 to find the post office. I soon realised I had 27a
50、nother person for what I thought she had to be.This experience made me feel bad about myself. In fact, in my own life, I have also 28 many acts of prejudice(偏见). When I worked as a busboy at the age of 17, I heard a father tell his son that he would29 like me if he didnt work harder. I should have 3
51、0 the treatment and known what it is like. But now living a good life as a network engineer, its too easy to forget my 31, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to ignore 32 I want to go. The blind woman cured me of my 33. She made me realise that I should always stay humble(谦卑的) and keep my
52、 eyes and heart 34.By the way, I helped that lady to get to the post office. I 35 hope to thank her for the priceless lesson she gave me.21. A. wonderfulB. officialC. colourfulD. popular解析:wonderful精彩的;official正式的;colourful多彩的;popular受欢迎的。“我”看到了许多美妙的国家珍宝。故选A。答案:A22. A. cryB. voiceC. shoutD. noise解析:
53、cry哭喊;voice声音;shout大喊;noise噪声。根据动词heard可知,听到的是声音。“我”听到身后有一个声音:“你能帮我吗?”故选B。答案:B 23. A. ranB. walkedC. lookedD. turned解析:run跑;walk行走;look看;turn转身。turn around转身。当“我”转过身来的时候,“我”看到一位年老的视障妇女伸出她的手。故选D。答案:D24. A. papersB. picturesC. coinsD. cards解析:paper文件;picture图片;coin硬币;card卡片。由后文的“I dont need your money
54、”可知,此处表示掏出硬币。故选C。答案:C25. A. imaginingB. finishingC. practicingD. enjoying解析:imagine想象;finish完成;practice练习;enjoy享受。enjoy doing乐于做。故选D。答案:D26. A. handB. ideaC. helpD. suggestion解析:hand手;idea想法;help帮助;suggestion建议。“我”只是想让你帮助“我”找到邮局。故选C。答案:C27. A. trustedB. judgedC. forgotD. met解析:trust相信;judge判断;forget
55、忘记;meet遇到。“我”很快意识到,“我”靠着自己对他人的偏见来对他人进行了评判。故选B。答案:B28. A. experiencedB. watchedC. foundD. accepted解析:experience经历,体验;watch观看;find发现;accept接受。在“我”自己的生活中,“我”也经历过许多偏见。故选A。答案:A29. A. give inB. fall downC. end upD. pass away解析:give in屈服;fall down跌倒;end up结束;pass away去世。“我”听到一个父亲告诉他的儿子,如果他不更加努力,他最终会像“我”一样。
56、故选C。答案:C30. A. keptB. rememberedC. receivedD. refused解析:keep保存;remember记得;receive收到;refuse拒绝。“我”应该记得那样的对待。故选B。答案:B31. A. painB. joyC. futureD. past解析:pain疼痛;joy喜悦;future将来;past过去。但是现在作为一个网络工程师,过着美好的生活,“我”太容易忘记自己的过去。故选D。答案:D32. A. whereB. whyC. whenD. how解析:忘记“我”是谁,“我”在哪里,忽略“我”想要去哪里。故选A。答案:A33. A. fo
57、olishnessB. kindnessC. blindnessD. illness解析:foolishness愚蠢;kindness善意;blindness失明;illness生病。这个视障老妇人治好了“我”的愚昧。故选C。答案:C34. A. calmB. openC. warmD. shut解析:calm镇静的;open开着的;warm温暖的;shut关闭的。她让“我”意识到“我”应该始终保持谦卑,让“我”睁开眼睛,打开心扉。故选B。答案:B35. A. equallyB. graduallyC. frequentlyD. sincerely解析:equally平等地;gradually
58、逐渐地;frequently频繁地;sincerely真诚地。“我”衷心希望可以感谢她给“我”上的宝贵的一课。故选D。答案:D第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Wuzhen is a typical ancient town in southern China. 36. (lie) in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, it can be easily accessed(到达) through a number of expressway
59、s. On a recent business trip to Shanghai, a local friend 37. (invite) me to Wuzhen.It was 9:00 a.m. when we arrived there. With its houses made 38. black bricks and gray tiles(瓦) against the white walls, the small town is like a 39. (tradition) Chinese ink and wash painting. Wandering along the rive
60、rside, you will be 40. (deep) impressed by the great view and slow lifestyle. At lunchtime, I 41. (treat) to the steamed white fish, a well-known dish served at most 42. (restaurant) in Wuzhen. It tasted so good. But I think it is the mix of culture and food that makes it so outstanding. After lunch
61、, we continued our walk, enjoying the sights and learning about its history 43. is full of good stories and unique characters.Its really fortunate for anybody 44. (explore) such a beautiful place. We hope there will be 45. second chance to visit this wonderful town!答案:36. Lying37. invited38. of39. t
62、raditional40. deeply41. was treated42. restaurants 43. that/which44. to explore45. a第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你的英国笔友Dale给你发了一封电子邮件,告诉你他想在今年暑假进行一次中国之旅,但是他对中国不是很了解。请你根据下面的图示,给他回复一封电子邮件,至少选择三个方面给他的旅行提出建议,帮助他度过一个愉快的假期吧!注意:(1)词数80左右,开头和结尾已写好,不计入总词数;(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Dale,Thanks for your las
63、t e-mail. Im very happy to know you are coming to China for the summer vacation. _Yours,Li Hua答案:Dear Dale,Thanks for your last e-mail. Im very happy to know you are coming to China for the summer vacation. Now let me tell you something about China. First, there are many kinds of delicious foods and
64、 famous places in China. When you come, youd better taste the delicious local food. You should take a camera with you and take photos of the famous places. Then, Chinese people are friendly. When we meet, we usually shake hands. So you can shake hands when you meet Chinese people. Next, we speak Chi
65、nese in China. So if you cant understand what we say, you can ask the guides for help. Finally, it is very convenient to travel in China. Buses, trains, planes, etc. are always there waiting for you. But if you want to take a train or a plane, youd better book a ticket first. I hope you will have a
66、good time in China.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Story of AtlantaAtlanta was a Greek princess. She was very beautiful and could run faster than any man in Greece. But she was not allowed to run and win glory for herself in the Olympic Games. She was so angry that she
67、 said to her father that she would not marry anyone who could not run faster than her. Her father said that she must marry, so Atlanta made a bargain with him. She said to him, “These are my rules. When a man says he wants to marry me, I will run against him. If he cannot run as fast as me, he will
68、be killed. No one will be pardoned.”Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atlanta, but when they heard of her rules they knew it was hopeless. So many of them sadly went home, but others stayed to run the race. There was a man called Hippomenes who was amazed when he heard of Atlantas rules. “Why a
69、re these men so foolish?” he thought. “Why will they let themselves be killed because they cannot run as fast as this princess?” However, when he saw Atlanta come out of her house to run, Hippomenes changed his mind. “I will marry Atlantaor die!” he said.The race started and although the men ran ver
70、y fast, Atlanta ran faster. As Hippomenes watched, he thought, “How can I run as fast as Atlanta?” He went to ask the Greek Goddess of Love for help. She promised to help him and gave him three golden apples. She said, “Throw an apple in front of Atlanta when she is running past. When she stops to p
71、ick it up, you will be able to run past her and win.”注意:(1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右;(2)至少使用5个短文中标有下画线的关键词语;(3)续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;(4)续写完成后,请用下画线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Hippomenes took the apples and went to the king. _Paragraph 2:When the race began, Atlanta ran past him. _答案:Paragraph 1:Hippomenes took the
72、 apples and went to the king. He said, “I want to marry Atlanta.” The king was so sad to see another man die that he advised him to give up. But Hippomenes said, “I will marry heror die!” So the race began. Hippomenes was waiting nervously when Atlanta came out. She thought, “I dont want this man to
73、 be killed!” So she said to her father, “Tell him to go home. The race is cancelled today.” However, Hippomenes insisted on running, and added, “This is the rule: She will marry whoever runs faster than her!”Paragraph 2:When the race began, Atlanta ran past him. Thinking of what the Goddess of Love
74、had said, Hippomenes threw the golden apples one after another in front of her. Surprised to see the attractive golden apples, Atlanta stopped to pick them up. Meanwhile, Hippomenes ran past her as fast as he could. Finally, to everyones surprise, he won. As a result, Atlanta married him and they lived happily ever after.