1、阶段综合检测(四).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AKid InventorsAttend Kids Day at the Invention ShowINPEX， the American largest invention trade show，is looking for kid inventors to bring their inventions to Kids Day at the Invention Show.Young inventors come for a chance to win cash prizes and great giveaways(赠品)No
2、 invention? No problem！Kids Day isnt just for kid inventors.Enjoy music，games and many interesting activities for all ages.Bring your family and friends for a fun day of creativity and excitement.Attention，young inventors!There will be lots of exciting activities to take part in and inventions to ch
3、eck out from kid inventors.All inventions will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded.Every exhibitor will receive a certificate for taking part and a bag full of fun things just for bringing your invention to Kids Day.Kids Day activity schedule8：00 am11：00 amSetup time for inventions，exhibits an
4、d activities11：00 amJudging of inventions12：00 pmKids Day at the Invention Show opens to the public12：00 pm4：00 pmActivities in progress and inventions on display3：30 pmPrizes are awarded for inventions4：30 pm6：00 pmTeardown (拆除) of inventions，displays and activitiesHow to sign up for Kids Day at th
5、e Invention ShowPlease print Kids Day Participation Form.Then fill it out and mail it or fax it to：ATTN：Kids Day217 Ninth StreetPittsburgh，PA 15222Fax：(412) 2884546If you have any questions，please email info.【语篇解读】本文为应用文。介绍Kids Day at the Invention Show的相关情况。1People who go to the show can surely Awi
6、n cash prizesBreceive a certificateCget a bag full of fun thingsDtake part in interesting activitiesD细节理解题。由第二段“Enjoy music，games and many interesting activities for all ages.”可知，只要去Kids Day的人就能参加各种活动。2When can people enjoy the invention show?AAt 10：30 am.BAt 11：30 am.CAt 3：30 pm.DAt 4：30 pm.C细节理解题。
7、由Kids Day activity schedule中12：00 pm4：00 pm后的“Activities in progress and inventions on display”可知，C项正确。3How can one sign up for the invention show?ABy fax.BBy email.CBy phone.DBy online ordering.A细节理解题。由文章最后可知，报名可通过邮寄或传真报名表。BFor her ninth birthday，Marielle Mauri asked for some unusual birthday gifts
8、：soap，shampoo，paper towels，cups，and so on.But Marielle didnt want these presents for herself.She wanted to give them to other people.At school，Marielles teacher taught，“You cant always be selfcentered.You have to be othercentered.”Marielles class had helped collect supplies for a school in Nigeria.B
9、ut Marielle wanted to do more.With help from her parents，Marielle researched local charities and found a shelter that helps women and children in need.After finding out what supplies the shelter needed，Marielle included a list with each party invitation.Her friends brought shelter supplies instead o
10、f birthday presents to Marielles party.People who couldnt come to her party still gave gifts，as did her school.She had so many gifts that they filled her familys truck! “It was like we were going on vacation，”Marielle said with a smile.“I couldnt even put my bag in there.” She said it was fun to wat
11、ch the number of donations(捐赠物)grow.In the end，she collected $650 in cash donations and more than $1，000 worth of supplies for the shelter.When Marielle went with her parents to drop off the supplies，people at the shelter surprised her with another birthday party.They had made her a cake and gave he
12、r a card signed by everyone at the shelter.Marielle hopes other children will hear about her special birthday and choose their own charity to support.“I felt really good when I did it，” she said.“Youre not just giving them something；youre helping them with their whole life.”【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。Marielle为了帮助
13、收容所的妇女、儿童，不接收生日礼物，而是在生日请帖上附上他们所需的生活必需品清单，之后将自己收到的物品送给他们。4Why did Marielle ask for many unusual birthday gifts?ATo satisfy her own need.BTo show off to her friends.CTo help a school in Nigeria.DTo support people in need.D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“She wanted to give them to other people”可知，Marielle想将这些特殊的礼物送给需要帮助
14、的人。5For Marielles ninth birthday， Ashe invited few peopleBshe collected a lot of suppliesCher friends held a party for herDshe went on vacation with her parentsB细节理解题。根据第三段中的“she collected $650 in cash donations and more than $1，000 worth of supplies for the shelter”可知，Marielle收集到许多生活必需品。6What happe
15、ned to Marielle at the shelter?AShe got a lot of cards.BShe made herself a big cake.CShe gave her parents a great gift.DShe was surprised by a birthday party.D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“people at the shelter surprised her with another birthday party”可知，在收容所人们给Marielle举办了一个意外的生日派对。7Whats the best title for the
16、text?AA happy birthday for allBPoor life at the shelterCMarielles big dreamDUnusual suppliesA标题归纳题。根据文中Marielle帮助他人的同时自己也收获意外惊喜的生日派对可知，A项符合作标题。CSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However，whether you are on the mountains，in the waves，or on the grassland，you should be aware that
17、 your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resourcehungry.Golf，as you may know，eats up not only large areas of countryside，but also tons of water.Besides，all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场) in good condition.This
18、 causes major environmental effects.For example，in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain，golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environmentfriendly sports.Power walking is one of them that you could take up today.You dont need any special equipme
19、nt except a good pair of shoes；and you dont have to worry about resources and your purse.Simple and free，power walking can also keep you fit.If you walk regularly，it will be good for your heart and bones.Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious，sleep well and
20、 have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up，you can make it greener by using environmentfriendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials.But the final goal should be “green gyms”They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers.Members
21、of green gyms play sports outdoors，in the countryside or other open spaces.There is no special requirement for you to start your membership.And best of all，its free.【语篇解读】运动可以让人保持健康也可以让人们接近大自然。然而不管你是在大山里，还是在草地上运动，都应该注意人们对运动的选择都可能会影响到地球的环境。在文章中作者鼓励人们要多进行环保的、不消耗自然资源的运动，比如疾走锻炼或者自行车运动等。8Which of the fol
22、lowing is the author most probably in favor of?ACycling around a lake.BMotor racing in the desert.CPlaying basketball in a gym.DSwimming in a sports center.A推理判断题。从文章第三段前两句可知力量型步行或者疾走锻炼是既环保又健身的运动，所以A选项正确。9What do we know about golf from the passage?AIt is popular in Portugal and Spain.BIt causes wat
23、er shortages around the world.CIt pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.DIt needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.D细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容可知高尔夫球之所以是消耗资源的一项运动，是因为它占地多、用水多、维护起来耗费能源多，故答案选D。10The author uses power walking as an example mainly because Ait is an outdoor sportBit improves ou
24、r healthCit uses fewer resourcesDit is recommended by expertsC细节理解题。根据文章第三段可知作者用power walking为例的原因是疾走锻炼是不消耗能源又健身的运动，答案选C。11The author writes the passage to Ashow us the function of major sportsBencourage us to go in for green sportsCdiscuss the major influence of popular sportsDintroduce different t
25、ypes of environmentfriendly sportsB写作目的题。文章开头提出人们选择的运动会对环境产生影响，然后以高尔夫为例介绍了消耗资源的运动方式，又以疾走锻炼为例讲述了环保型运动方式，最后又提出“Whatever sport you take up.from recycled materials.”，由此判断文章的目的是鼓励我们参加环保型运动，答案选B。DDrayton Manor in the UK first opened its gates to the public in October，1949，as an inland pleasure resort and
26、was originally just a normal park with tea rooms，boat rides and a pets corner.Since then it has grown to become the UKs leading familyrun theme park and the fourth most popular theme park in the UK.The parks motto is “Family Run for Family Run”Drayton Manor Theme Park stands in an area of 280 acres
27、and boasts 36 rides in total，including 4 roller coasters and 3 water rides.Within the park is a 15acre zoo which houses over 100 species of animals.Drayton Manor is proud to be the first in the world for some of its rides.For instance，the Apocalypse is the worlds first standup tower drop ride and G
28、Force is the worlds first X Car Coaster(apart from its original design in Germany)If you fancy a camping holiday at Drayton Manor，there is a 75pitch camping and caravan(宿营拖车) site with onsite facilities such as toilets，showers(for the disabled，too)，and security.Not only are you situated on the park
29、itself，but you are also close to a large number of other local attractions and facilities.A day at Drayton Manor is fun for all the family.Unfortunately，there are height restrictions on some of the rides.Children over 1.4 m can ride on all the rides by themselves.Children between 1.4 m and 1 m must
30、be accompanied by an adult to enjoy some rides.There are several rides which children shorter than 1 m are not allowed to ride on.There are numerous places to eat and drink，so you will never need to go hungry.And for the smaller children at Drayton Manor，there is Robinsons Land which had some big ev
31、ents happening in 2010.All in all，Drayton Manor has something for the whole family and is well worth a family day trip this summer.For opening times and ticket prices，check out Drayton Manor Home Page.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了一个英国著名的主题公园。12Whats the best title for this passage?AThe Zoo at Drayton ManorBA Family
32、 Day Trip to Drayton ManorCThe First X Car Coaster in the WorldDDrayton Manora Popular Theme Park in the UKD标题归纳题。通读全文，本文主要是介绍英国的一个大众喜爱的主题公园，故选D项。13If Peter(1.5 m)，Harry(1.2 m) and Jack(0.8 m) go to visit Drayton Manor， APeter cannot ride on all the rides by himselfBJack can take all the rides if he
33、 is accompanied by his parentsCHarry has to be accompanied by his parents on some ridesDthey have to bring water and food if they dont want to go hungryC推理判断题。根据第四段的“Children over 1.4 m can ride on all the rides by themselves.which children shorter than 1 m are not allowed to ride on.”可知A、B两项不正确，C项正
34、确。14We can know from the passage that Athere are no camping sites at Drayton ManorBDrayton Manor is very considerate when designing its camping siteCthere are no local attractions and facilities around Drayton ManorDRobinsons Land is specially designed for disabled peopleB推理判断题。根据第三段第一句中的“(for the d
35、isabled，too)”部分可知，Drayton Manor在设计宿营地时考虑到了残疾人，可见其考虑周全。15You are most likely to find the passage in a Abiology textbookBtravel brochureChealth reportDfashion surveyB文章出处题。通读全文可知本文主要是介绍英国的一个主题公园，最有可能出现在旅游小册子上，故选B项。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friend
36、s and your family that have an opinion on everything you do? Its not easy! 16 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life. 17 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourse
37、lf better than anybody else.Dont fear people 18 The reason why most people dont take risks is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve，you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.Value yourself and your choicesWhen you do，others will too.Own t
38、he choices you make in your life. 19 When you believe in yourself，others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices and ignore others opinions.Focus on appreciationNo matter what the circumstances are，there is always something to be grateful for.All people will ask，“What am I grateful f
39、or? How can I improve my situation and use the tough time to inspire others？” 20 These steps，if applied，will help you transform your peace of mind，lifestyle，etc.AFocus on your own talents and strengths.BNever let others opinions influence your choices.CTreat every person as if they are important.DWh
40、en you doubt yourself，others will doubt you.EStay fearless in everything you will have to do.FBe thankful to life and be helpful to others，and youll lead a successful life.GHowever，there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.【语篇解读】当周围的朋友、家人对你所做的每件事都有意见时，你要如何做才能忠于自己，并且充满活
41、力地生活呢？本文就这一问题给出了几点建议。16G“Its not easy！”说明当周围的朋友、家人对你所做的每件事都有意见时，想要忠于自己并不容易，再结合首段最后一句可知，G项与“Its not easy！”在意义上是转折关系。故答案为G。17B由“.by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own.”可知答案为B。18EE项与“Dont fear people”及本段内容相对应。19DD项与空后的“When you believe in yourself，others will believe in you too.”
42、形成对比。20F“Focus on appreciation”中的“appreciation”及“What am I grateful for？”中的“grateful”与F项中的“thankful”及“helpful”相呼应。故答案为F。.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)My three children and I were on our way to get their hair cut for the holidays.My middle child was in 21 due to some kind of misunderstanding.I didnt pay
43、special attention to her.I really had 22 patience to deal with her “middle child syndrome”On reaching the barbershop，we stopped our car， 23 and then headed into the barbershop.She 24 followed us，trying to pull herself together.The rest of us entered the barbershop as she was only seconds 25 An elder
44、ly gentleman had just 26 with his haircut.He 27 up to her，with his wife holding him up on his right side.He looked her in the 28 and said，“You look sad，sweetie.You are too 29 to be sad！” My sweet baby gave him a smile.Setting against her pink hat，her shining eyes 30 looked more beautiful.She 31 a qu
45、ick deep breath because of surprise.He winked (眨眼) at 32 and grabbed his jacket from across the room.He had to cross her path again，as she was seated by the 33 He stopped，took a look at her for a second 34 ， and pulled out his 35 He handed her a dollar bill.I dont remember what was 36 ， for it was n
46、ot any of my business.That man 37 her a good rest of her night as he and his wife left，leaving a huge 38 on our hearts forever.My sweet baby 39 about her dollars whereabouts (所在之处) all night.I know that she felt its magic，and I know that I 40 ， too.【语篇解读】本文为记叙文。一位原本在发脾气的小女孩在理发店经一位老人的一眨眼、一笑和一美元之后开心起来
47、。21A.reliefBtearsCruinsDdangerB由下文多次出现的sad可知，小女孩因为某种误会在“哭泣(tear)”。22A.someBmuchClittleDendlessC由上句“I didnt pay special attention to her.”可知，对待小女孩的所谓的“中间儿童综合症”，作者没有多“少(little)”耐心。23A.stood upBmoved onCturned outDgot outD由“stopped our car”可知，他们待车停下来以后“下车(get out)”。stand up“站起来；经得起”；move on“出发，前进”；turn
48、 out“结果是”；get out“离开；逃跑；出去”。24A.unwillinglyBhappilyCcarefullyDeasilyA由下文“trying to pull herself together”可知，小女孩“不情愿地(unwillingly)”跟在家人身后。25A.earlierBbehindClateDbeforeB由“followed us”可知，小女孩走在最后，比其他人“落后(behind)”几秒钟。26A.doneBplayedCfinishedDbeganC由下文其随后要出门可知，老人刚刚“理完(finish)”发。27A.walkedBlookedCjumpedDr
49、anA由下文“with his wife holding him up on his right side”可知，老人是“走着(walk)”来到小女孩身旁的。28A.mouthBeyeCnoseDfaceB老人看着小女孩的“眼睛(eye)”讲话。29A.tiredBcleverCbeautifulDbraveC由本空前后的“You look sad，sweetie.”及“beautiful”可知，老人说：这么“漂亮的(beautiful)”小女孩是不应该伤心的。30A.neverBalwaysCsometimesDoftenA由“My sweet baby gave him a smile.S
50、etting against her pink hat，her shining eyes”可知，她明亮的眼睛“从来没有(never)”像今天这样美过。31A.madeBneededCavoidedDtookD此处take a deep breath是固定搭配意为“深吸一口气”。32A.himBherCusDthemB由上下文语境可判断老人应该是向小女孩眨眼。33A.doorBwindowCdeskDmirrorA由“He had to cross her path again”可知，老人理完发要出门，不得不经过小女孩旁边，所以她应该被安排坐在“门(door)”边。34A.minuteBdayC
51、chanceDtimeD由上文“He looked her in the and said”可知，老人是第二“次(time)”看小女孩。35A.bagBwalletCpocketDhandB由“He handed her a dollar bill.”可知，老人拿出来的是他的“钱包(wallet)”。36A.doneBexpectedCsaidDreportedC由“for it was not any of my business.”可知，此处指作者忘记了老人对其小孩“说(say)”了些什么。37A.wishedBbroughtCgaveDcostA分手之际老人“祝愿(wish)”小女孩在今
52、天随后的时间过得快乐。38A.taskBstressCchallengeDimpressionD老人的善举给作者留下了深刻的“印象(impression)”。39A.caredBaskedCworriedDheardB由“her dollars whereabouts”可知，小女孩一晚上在“询问(ask)”这一美元放在哪儿了。40A.wouldBhadCdidDwasC此空应指“felt its magic”，即作者知道他也感受到了这一美元的魔力，故用did。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)It was unusually quiet in the emergency ro
53、om on December 25.I was sighing about having to work 41._ five people showed up，a pale woman and four small children.“Are you all sick？” I asked doubtfully.“Yes，” she said weakly and lowered 42._ (she) head.43_ seemed strange that two children had earaches，44._ only one of them could tell me which e
54、ar was affected，and their mother pretended to have a cough.When I told her the doctor might come a little late，she responded，“Take your time；its warm here.”Suddenly，I realized they were 45._(home)In the warm waiting room the family gathered around the Christmas tree.The 46._(young) one was pointing
55、at the television while the oldest one was looking at a star on the tree.47_(know) what had happened，my colleagues in the nurses station，who complained about working on Christmas，felt very sympathetic for such a family.At once the team went into action a Christmas emergency.Besides our free meals 48
56、._(offer) by the hospital cafeteria，we also collected 49._ different departments candies，fruits and other things available that could be presents.Later，as the family were to leave，the fouryearold came running back，50._(give) me a hug and whispered，“Thanks for being our angels today.”【语篇解读】文章介绍了圣诞节急诊
57、室里感人的一幕。41whensb.be doing sth.when.表示“某人正在做某事，突然另一件事发生”。42her此处填形容词性物主代词her，表示“她的”。43Itit作形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的从句。44but虽然两个孩子耳朵痛，但只有一个孩子能告诉我哪只耳朵不舒服。45homeless根据逻辑含义可知句意：我突然意识到她们无家可归。46youngest根据后面“the oldest one”可知，此处应填形容词最高级。47Knowing句子主语和know为逻辑上的主动关系，填Knowing。48offered由于meals是被提供的，故此处用过去分词。49from我们还
58、从其他科室收集了糖果、水果以及可作为礼物的东西。50gave由于动作发生在过去，故用一般过去时。came，gave和whispered共同构成并列谓语。.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Last Saturday，my parents and I paid visit to my grandparents by train.There was a large number of people in the crowded train，but everyone help those who had lots of baggage and behaved politely.Along
59、 the way，we enjoyed beautifully views.At first，we saw one hill after another.Then what came into our eye were fields with green crops.In a sixhour trip，we arrived at my grandparents house.Exhausted though I felt，but I was happy to see my grandparents，which I hadnt seen for a long time.Its really an
60、excited trip because it was the first time I had taken so a longdistance train.【答案】Last Saturday，my parents and I paid visit to my grandparents by train.There a large number of people in the crowded train，but everyone those who had lots of baggage and behaved politely.Along the way，we enjoyed views.
61、At first，we saw one hill after another.Then what came into our were fields with green crops. a sixhour trip，we arrived at my grandparents house.Exhausted though I felt， I was happy to see my grandparents， I hadnt seen for a long time.Its really an trip because it was the first time I had taken a lon
62、gdistance train.书面表达(满分25分)出国旅游可以让你体验异国风情，领略外国文化，但是出国之前要做好充分的准备。请你根据以下要点提示用英语写一篇短文，介绍出国旅游前应该做的准备工作。1准备几份护照的复印件；2了解当地气候和风俗习惯；3准备好旅行指南。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】As we all know，traveling abroad benefits us a lot.However，before our traveling，we must make careful preparations for it.First of a
63、ll，bring several copies of your passport.If your passport gets lost，make sure that you can still get back or prove your citizenship.Secondly，its important to study the local climate and customs.Familiarizing yourself with sensitive issues is also essential.In addition，youd better get some guidebooks，which usually include maps，key words and phrases.In conclusion，only if you prepare well can you enjoy a pleasant journey abroad.
