1、 选修6第5单元检测题 第一部分听力：配听力检测题 第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. I called just to remind you that the time _ for the meeting was ten oclock. A. appointed B. guaranteed C. applied D. consisted22. Better not take others advice before thinking it over yourself
2、. _. A. I havent B. I cant C. I dont D. I wont23. _ living in a town, living in the countryside is more peaceful. A. Compared with B. To compare with C. Comparing with D. Being compared with24. Many tourists are worried that they will _ diseases while traveling abroad. A. take up B. make up C. pick
3、up D. hold up25. Some people insist that private schools, which cost very much, have great advantages _ public ones. A. in B. from C. over D. to26. He is _ an expert at computers; you see, he solved the complex problems in a few minutes. A. curiously B. absolutely C. surprisingly D. unlikely27. Some
4、 pupils _ exercises after school by their teachers, which worries their parents. A. have always kept doing B. always keep doing C. are always kept doing D. are always keeping doing28. She returned home, just _ her belongings thrown around on the floor. A. had found B. found C. would find D. to find2
5、9. It was on Monday morning _ I got a call from my daughter. A. when B. before C. that D. since30. Michael Phelps, _ American swimmer, made _ history by winning eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympic Games. A. an; the B. the; the C. the; a D. an ; /31. Nowhere else in the world _ scenery as charmi
6、ng as this. A. a tourist can find B. can a tourist find C. a tourist will find D. a tourist has found32. Her life _ from good to better, with her pay increasing month by month. A. going B. had gone C. having gone D. is going33. _ of the danger outside, the little girl wont go out without her mother_
7、. A. Warned; following B. Warning; following C. Having warned; following D. Warning; followed34. _ complete preparations, he decided to drop out of the competition. A. Not being made B. Having not made C. Making not D. Not having made35. Its raining cats and dogs outside. _ Id better take the umbrel
8、la. A. Thats all right. B. Thats great. C. Really? D. Why? 第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分) 阅读下面短文,然后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。 When people show their homes to others, they proudly show off the different rooms, the nice furniture, the beautiful decorations and how well built the house is, b
9、ut they never talk about the 36 who worked so hard to place the bricks, one upon another, to make that house what it is today. When parents talk about their 37 children, they often talk about their jobs, their social and economic status and their degrees. Parents 38 talk about the teachers who make
10、those 39 what they are today. Being a 40 of English for more than five years, I have 41 one thing: if I am successful today, it is 42 the work of all my English teachers who have taught me 43 to love the ABCs and how to be patient with students. Being grateful 44 being faithful to the 45 of all the
11、teachers who have motivated (激励) you and pushed you 46 ahead across the oceans of life, through its waves and storms and even when it 47 got stuck in the sand of a shore. My teachers, both good and bad, have done a lot of good things to me, to my mind and to my heart. Today it is 48 to remember all
12、those bad teachers and 49 how harsh (苛刻的) they were, but it is better to 50 that I do not have to be like them and to be aware that my students dont have to think poorly of me. Today, thinking and remembering all the good teachers who have taught me 51 me feel the great responsibility I should 52 .
13、I hope I can be 53 than them because I want my students to see me as a(n) 54 so that they can follow suit (跟着做). Parents also 55 to remember that if their kids are successful today, it is because their personality skyscraper (摩天大楼) is built upon the shoulders of their teachers. 36. A. Builders B . N
14、eighbors C. Designers D. advisers 37. A. Innocent B. successful C. Promising D. considerate 38. A. always B. Never C. Excitedly D. gratefully 39. A. jobs B. Houses C. Children . situations 40. A. Learner B. translator C. Teacher D. scholar 41. A. Predicted B. learned C. Researched D. evaluated 42. A
15、. owing to B. lacking in C. resulted in D. dated from 43. A. How B. Why C. what D. when 44. A. transforms B. impresses C. States D. means 45. A. effort B. honor C. achievement D. responsibility 46. A. experience B. Boat C. Story D. process 47. A. consistently B. Occasionally C. Continuously D. poten
16、tially 48. A. Easy B. difficult C. Ridiculous D. interesting 49. A. wonder about B. stand for C. worry about D. think about 50. A. Ask B. Remember C. Remind D. recall 51. A. motivates B. makes C. forces D. convinces 52. A. Assist B. Encourage C. transmit D. take 53. A. Better B. stricter C. more fam
17、ous D. more grateful 54. A. Friend B. Model C. Parent D. expert 55. A. prepare B. Need C. promise D. attempt 第三部分阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。AHurricane Hugo struck North Carolina on September 22nd, 1989. At about 1:50 a.m., the sky got darker and darker and I heard the
18、 wind blowing hard. I looked outside and the trees were dangerously moving from side to side. When the rain started, it was coming sideways. With a sudden explosion (爆炸), the whole sky lit up. All the lights went out. My daughter and I grabbed our cat and dog, ran downstairs and spent the rest of th
19、e night in total darkness in the basement (地下室), listening to the trees crashing, the wind blowing, and the rain beating against the windows. The next morning, we realized just how bad it had been: my apple tree was uprooted, a tree had fallen through the kitchen roof of a friends house, and half th
20、e houses in our area had lost tiles from their roofs. The total destruction at the Dallas Courthouse almost broke our hearts. The huge tree that had stood proudly in front of the Courthouse for years was split (分裂) right down the middle. The grounds were covered with smaller trees thrown around like
21、 toothpicks(牙签). This was the first time we had experienced a hurricane and it was very scary. Our power was off for five days, during which time we found many different ways to pass time without all the conveniences we were used to. Everyone was sharing what they had and it turned out to be a rathe
22、r unique experience. Ten years has passed since Hugos visit. This year, on August 29th, Hurricane Dennis came awfully close to following Hugos footsteps but it was turned away at the last minute. 56. This passage was probably written in _. A. 1989 B. 1999 C. 2009 D. 200057. When Hurricane Hugo hit,
23、the author spent the night _.A. at her friends houseB. in her kitchen with her daughterC. in the basement of her own house D. sleeping in her own room in total darkness58. Why did the author think living through Hurricane Hugo was a rather unique experience?A. Because there was a power failure.B. Be
24、cause people shared what they had with each other.C. Because it was the first time the author had experienced a hurricane.D. Because of the total destruction caused by Hurricane Hugo.59. From the passage, we know that _. A. people managed to live through Hurricane DennisB. Hurricane Dennis destroyed
25、 the Dallas CourthouseC. the authors apple tree fell through the kitchen roof of a friends houseD. the authors apple tree had stood proudly in front of the Courthouse for years BTo educate a girl is to educate a thousand people, says Maimouna Samak, a mother of six (including five girls). If you put
26、 one seed in the ground and rain comes, it will grow to produce many seeds. Samaklives in the small village named Sounkala, in one of the worlds poorest countries. Now she has a chance to see this wish come true thanks to build On, an American non-profit (非盈利的) organization that is building a school
27、 in her community. For 17 years, build On has been sending American high school students overseas to create schools in places where formal education is usually out of reach. The organization has built about 300 schools in Mali, Malawi, Nepal, Senegal, Nicaragua and Haiti. Its goal is to get young Am
28、ericans in urban areas to get involved in education. At the same time it can bring knowledge to children and adults in poor villages in the developing world. Sounkalas school now only has about 70 children; mud floors, poor lighting, few desks and an absence of books mean that the school is not an i
29、deal place for learning. But now they could use build Ons help. Samakhasnt been to school, but she wants a better future for her five daughters, including Ramatou, 12, and Mariam, 10. When a woman attends school, she will teach what she learns to her children, said Ramatou, who wants to become a doc
30、tor. She will also know how to take better care of her family. Build On tries to build schools for grades one to three. If things go well over those three years, they will return to help build another school for grades four to six, and then set up evening adult classes. Ramatou and Mariam will not l
31、earn inside the walls of the build On school since they are already in the sixth grade, but Samak hopes that they will be able to attend evening classes to continue learning. 60. Which of the following aspects of build On is NOT mentioned in the text? A. Its history. B. Its goal. C. Its approach. D.
32、 Its sources of money.61. According to the passage, build On is most likely to help a school _. A. in a village in a developed countryB. in an urban area in a developing countryC. in a rural area in a developing country D. in an earthquake-stricken area in a developed country62. What do we know abou
33、t Samak and her family? A. Samakonly has daughters.B. Samakwas well-educated.C. Ramatou is a doctor. D. Mariam is in the sixth grade.63. The passage intends to tell us _. A. peoples education conditions in poor areasB. a womans dream of going to schoolC. an organization that helps build schools in p
34、oor areasD. build Ons great contributions to education CThe Nile River, an unending source of life, played a crucial role in the development of Egyptian civilization. The Nile made the land surrounding it extremely fertile when it flooded every year. The Egyptians were able to plant crops. Also, the
35、 Niles water attracted wild animals, such as water buffalo. These animals could be killed for meat or tamed and used for ploughing (耕地) the land. The Nile was also a convenient and efficient way of transportation for people and goods. The structure of Egypts society made it one of the most stable in
36、 history. In fact, this was an immediate result of the Niles fertility. The Nile also provided flax (亚麻) for trade. Wheat was also traded, a crucial crop in the Middle East, where famine was very common. This trading system secured the diplomatic (外交的) relationship that Egypt had with other countrie
37、s and often contributed to Egypts economic stability. The Nile was also a source of spiritual inspiration for the Egyptians. The Egyptians created a god to honor the goodness of the Niles annual flooding. The gods name was Hapy, and both he and the pharaoh (法老) were thought to control the flooding o
38、f the Nile. Also, the Nile was considered as a causeway from life to death and the afterlife. The east was thought of as a place of birth and growth, and the west was considered the place of death, as the god Ra, the sun, underwent birth, death and resurrection (复活) each time he crossed the sky. Thu
39、s, all tombs (坟墓) were located west of the Nile, because the Egyptians believed that in order to enter the afterlife, they must be buried on the side that represented death. The Nile provided the elements that make a great civilization, and contributed much to its being able to last three thousand y
40、ears.64. Which point about the Nile was NOT mentioned in the second paragraph?A. Its contribution to agriculture.B. Its contribution to animal breeding.C. Its role in trade. D. Its role in transportation.65. What does the underlined word this in the third paragraph refer to?A. The Niles fertility. B
41、. Egypts history.C. The Niles role in civilization. D. Egypts stability.66. Why were the tombs in Egypt located west of the Nile? A. The pharaoh said that the west was the place of death.B. Egyptians believed that the god, Ra, underwent resurrection there.C. The west was considered the place of rebi
42、rth.D. The west represented death and it was thought to help people enter the afterlife.67. According to the passage, we can learn that _. A. in the Middle East, people often suffered from hungerB. the Egyptians suffered a lot from the floods of the NileC. Hapy, thought to control the flooding of th
43、e Nile, was a great pharaohD. the ancient Egyptians had no diplomatic relations with other nationsDFor forty-three years, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been bringing culture from the United States and from around the world to Washington, D.C. Visitors to this years outdoor festival can explo
44、re the music, history, art and food of Wales. Visitors to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival can enter a musical world in one part of the festival called Las Americas. The musical artists are here to share the different kinds of music that are an important part of Latino (拉丁族的) life and culture. They
45、 are also attending the festival to exchange ideas about their music. Music in Latino culture is rich in tradition and poetry. The white tents of the festival are alive with exciting sounds. Visitors can hear the bomba and plena, traditional music from Puerto Rico or the currulao from Colombias Paci
46、fic coast. Many forms of Latin American music, such as plena and son music, can represent the customs of the countries. Songs often go along with a dance. According to an expert on son music, a dance is like a proposal (祈求). Most importantly, it is about the idea of being related to the earth. With
47、probably most traditions you have the music, the dance, the poetry, and its often a proposal. For instance, you dance for rain, you dance for a good crop, you dance to have a good relationship with the earth .said a man from Mexico at the festival. Visitors can enjoy listening to the sounds of Latin
48、 America while tasting traditional Central and South American cooking. There are foods such as yuca and arroz con pollo. There are also many foods that are especially traditional in Peru. Not all traditional music from Central and South America remains local. In fact, some pieces of music are intern
49、ational favorites. After a tasty meal, visitors and natives alike can enjoy music from the Mexican musical string group, Son de Madera. 68. As a part of the festival, the Las Americas is held to _.A. attract musicians to the festivalB. spread and share different music C. teach people traditional mus
50、ic D. inspire people in the festival to dance69. According to the fourth paragraph, son music _. A. can only be appreciated together with a danceB. is played when people make a proposalC. is created specifically for the favor of the earth D. can represent the customs of a country70. From the passage
51、 we can learn that _. A. the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is held in Wales every year B. Latin American dance often proposes good ideas for growing crops C. some pieces of music from Central and South America are international favoritesD. visitors prefer to taste Central and South American foods7 第
52、四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错 I was very excited when I pass the final exam for my drivers license. They say the license will be sent to them within the next week, which means I can drive lawful on the streets from then on. I dont have a car and I dont think any of my friend want to lend their cars to me.
53、 I heard of there is a nice car rental company from my friend Roy, whom has rented a car before. Thats great. I am planning to rent a car as soon as possibly to practicing my driving in nearby areas. To be honestly, I am still not confident enough drive on a busy road. 第二节书面表达(满分25分) 由于观点和立场的不同,孩子与父
54、母之间时常存在一些矛盾和问题,某英文报社正在就如何改善孩子与父母之间的关系这一主题征稿,请你写一篇英语短文,发表自己的观点和看法。要点如下:1. 存在问题:孩子:不信任父母,不愿意与父母交流；经常对父母发脾气父母:处理问题的方式简单,把自己的想法强加给孩子2. 解决办法:孩子:多和父母沟通；尊敬父母,多体谅父母父母:多和孩子相处,耐心听取他们的想法注意:可适当增加细节；词数:100左右。参考答案及听力原文参考答案21-25 ADACC 26-30 BCDCD 31-35 BDADC 36-40 ABBCC 41-45 BAADA 46-50 BBADB 51-55 BDABB 56-60 BC
55、BAD 61-65 CDCCD 66-70 DABDC 短文改错1. pass 改为passed 2 . them 改为me 3. lawful 改为lawfully4. friend 改为friends 5 . 去掉of 或of改为that 6. whom 改为who7. possibly 改为possible 8 . practicing 改为practice 9.honestlyhonest 10. drive 前加to书面表达(One possible version) A good parent-child relationship is expected, but there ar
56、e often problems. As for children, they dont trust their parents and are unwilling to communicate with them. Some children lose their temper easily because of the study burden, while some parents tend to neglect their childrens ideas and try to impose their own ideas on them. How can these problems
57、be solved? In my opinion, children should be considerate and respect their parents. When they disagree with their parents, they should tell them. On the other hand, parents should learn to listen to their childrens ideas instead of deciding everything for them. In this way, a good parent-child relationship can be established.