1、单元综合检测(一)Unit 1Getting along with others(时间:100分钟;满分:120分).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)ALiving and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.If I have learned anything in my 18 years, it is communication that is very important, both when
2、you disagree and when you get along.With any relationship, you need to let others know how you are feeling.If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart.When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesnt solve anything.Communication begins with the concerns of another
3、.It means that you cant just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone.Even if you just say and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.If you looked up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it would say “the exchange of ideas, the conveyance of info
4、rmation,correspondence (通信),means of communication: a letter or a message”To maintain a good relationship, you must keep communication strong.Let people know how you feel, even if its just by writing a note.When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as
5、 a parent.If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that youll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you.Yelling or walking away only makes the situation worse.This is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends.She
6、knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didnt feel she could just ask to go home.That would be rude.After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them.Needless to say, she was late getting home.Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she wa
7、s late, they werent as mad and let the incident go.Communication is the key factor here.If Sophies parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble.Communication isnt a oneway deal: it goes both ways.Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophies, tell the
8、other person how you feellistening is the key factor to communication.【语篇解读】交流与沟通是父母与孩子之间的一个长久话题,只是在面对时,我们的处理方式往往不够冷静,其实只要相互理解多问一下原因,另一方能够冷静的解释,一切都能解决的,文章中的这个例子就是最好的证明。生活中何常不是如此。1What is the main idea of the second paragraph?AThe disagreement between generations.BThe importance of communication.CThe
9、 great importance of keeping silent.DThe necessity of making your feeling known.B细节理解题。“If you are not able to communicate”句意:如果你不能交流沟通。前文提出了相关点,从这句就能分析出后句,如果你不能交流沟通,你就会与他人有距离, you drift apart与其他人有距离。故选B。2When parents and children are in communication, the key to a happy relationship is that Aparent
10、s should listen to their childrenBchildren should always obey their parentsCparents and children should not yell or ignoreDequality plays a part in family communicationD推理判断题。根据第五段“When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent.If you are tryin
11、g to make them see something as you see it, tell them that youll listen to what they have to say, but ask them politely to listen to you.”可知父母和孩子交流的时候,他们应该是平等的。故选D。3What does the example in this passage prove?A. Sophies parents did a good job in listening to her.BChildren should first explain themse
12、lves to their parents.CCommunication is the solution to misunderstanding.DParents would be mad at their childrens returning home late.C细节理解题。以Sophie的故事来说明交流沟通的重要性,“Communication is the key factor here.If Sophies parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble.Commu
13、nication isnt a oneway deal: it goes both ways.”可知,沟通是误会的解决之道。故选C。4What can we learn from the passage?AWalk away instead of yelling if communication fails.BIt is better to say “Hi” to others than say nothing.CTalking is more important than listening in communication.DYou should feel good about yours
14、elf when communicating.B推理判断题。根据第三段“Communication begins with the concerns of another.It means that you cant just come home from school, go up to your room and ignore everyone.Even if you just say and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing.”可知,与其不说话,不如对别人说声“嗨”。故选B。BPeople
15、seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason.Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness.They even can help reduce stress and improve your health.Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you
16、 are experiencing anxiety,panic attacks,or depression.When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself,and you are glad to be with them.A friend is someone whoyou like,respect,and trust,and who likes,respects and trusts youdoesnt always understand you,but accepts and likes you as you are,
17、even as you grow and changeallows you the space to change,grow,make decisions,and even make mistakeslistens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad timesrespects your need for secrets,so you can tell them anythinglets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging,t
18、easing,or criticizing youaccepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove themA person once said,“Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接),releasing,and creating in yourself and with the other person.There is an emotional bond between the two people.”A good friend or
19、supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you,and may not have the same educational,cultural,or religious background,or share interests that are similar to yours.Friendships also have different depths.Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial,but theyre all useful and
20、good.【语篇解读】文章主要讲好朋友在生活中所起的作用,友谊是两个人之间的情感桥梁,不分种族、性别和宗教。5Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend?AHe brings you some happiness.BHe helps you feel less lonely.CHe helps you get over the difficulties.DHe helps you cheat on the exam.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Friends increase your enjoyment of life and
21、relieve feelings of loneliness.They even can help reduce stress and improve your health.Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety,panic attacks,or depression.”可知,朋友可以增加生活的乐趣,减少孤独,减轻压力,改善健康,度过困难的时光,故没有提到D项。6The
22、 underlined word “superficial” means AdeepBhardCshallowDcloseC词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Friendships also have different depths.Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial,but theyre all useful and good.”可知,友谊有不同的深度,有些会贴近内心,有些会很浅,但他们都是有用的都是好的,故选C项。7Which is the best title for the passage?AA Friend in
23、 Need Is A Friend IndeedBWhat Kind of Person A Friend Should BeCTo Be A Good FriendDHow To Get on with Your FriendB主旨大意题。文章在讲好朋友在生活中所起的作用,友谊是两个人之间的情感桥梁,不分种族、不分性别、宗教,故B项更符合文意。COne morning, I stepped out of bed and put my feet on the floor.Suddenly, a mean little man jumped out from under the bed and
24、stabbed(刺,扎) an ice pick (碎冰锥) through my left foot.Figuratively speaking, yes.I took another step and he stabbed it again.This went on all day.Step, stab, scream.Over the next few days, I started limping (跛行)My whole body hurt.Even my hair.I kept thinking that the little man would get tired of stab
25、bing me and go pick on somebody else.We often take things for granted until we lose them or they start to hurt.My brother deals with pain every day.Hes also blind and suffers from cerebral palsy(脑瘫), needs a walker to walk, doesnt take much for granted.I had to wonder: What would he think about my f
26、oot?Finally, after a week of pain, I went to see a very nice foot doctor. The doctor studied my foot, took Xrays, shook his head, and said the little mans name:Arthur it is, or Arthritis(关节炎)I knew it well.Id often heard it hissed angrily by my grandparents and parents, all attacked by Arthurs ice p
27、ick when they got older.“Wait,” I said.“Doesnt Arthur usually just pick on old people?”The doctor smiled, looking at my chart.“How old are you?”I gave him a look.“Never mind,” I said.“Can you fix it?”“Well,”he said,“we can try.”He listed several options and I chose the injection(打针)It didnt hurt muc
28、h.Not half as much as the ice pick.That was yesterday. This morning, I awoke, took a few careful steps and.hallelujah! It hurt just a bit, but no ice pick.I looked under the bed.No sign of Arthur.Maybe he was hiding in the closet, waiting for another day.But for now, he was gone, and I was grateful.
29、My mind began to race with plans to do all the things Id been putting off for days:unpack, clean the house, wash my hair.Then it hit me.Another stab.Not in my foot.In my heart. I remembered that I hadnt called my brother in a long time.Its easy to take some things for granted.But it should never be
30、the people we love.【语篇解读】这是一篇社会生活类文章。文章以自己脚疼为例,告诉我们,生活中,我们会认为很多东西都是理所当然的,一直到我们失去它们。所以,我们应该时刻关爱我们所爱的人。8Why didnt the author go to see the doctor for the first week?A. Because she was afraid that her brother would laugh at her.BBecause she thought it was too cold to step out of her room.CBecause she e
31、xpected that the pain would gradually disappear.DBecause she believed that she could endure the pain like her brother did.C推理判断题。由第三段中的最后两句可知,作者一直认为疼痛会慢慢从自己身上消失,疼痛慢慢消失是理所当然的,所以她第一周一直没有去看医生。故C选项切题。9Who had a disease that was different from the other people mentioned?AThe author.BThe authors brother.C
32、The authors parents.DThe authors grandparents.B细节理解题。由第四段中的“Hes also blind and suffers from cerebral palsy(脑瘫)”可知,作者的弟弟眼睛看不见,患有脑瘫。由第五、六段中的“The doctor.said the little mans name:Arthur it is,or Arthritis.Id often heard it hissed angrily by my grandparents and parents”可知,作者、作者的祖父母,父母都患有关节炎,故作者弟弟的病和别人的病
33、不一样。B选项切题。10After having the injection, the author Afelt regretful because it hurt so muchBwas first satisfied with her recoveryCfelt better but could still feel the “ice pick”painDwas busy with housework that had been delayed for daysB细节理解题。由倒数第三段中的二、三、四句内容可知,作者进行了注射治疗后的第二天,疼痛感消失了很多,作者很感激,由此可知,作者对治
34、疗结果是满意的。故B选项切题。11From her experience of Arthritis, the author learned that Aa stabbing pain in the heart is as painful as one in the foot Bpeople who help us relieve pain should be thanked properly Cwe should always remember to show our love to those we love Dwe should never take for granted the pai
35、n we experience in lifeC推理判断题。作者由自己的脚疼痛进行治疗的前后感受得出结论:Its easy to take some things for granted.But it should never be the people we love.即我们很容易认为一些事情是理所当然的。但是,这一点不适用于我们所爱的人,我们应该时刻关心自己所爱的人。故C选项切题。DThe media provides us with the observations and experiences from which we build up our personal understan
36、ding of the world and how it works.Much of our view of reality is based on media messages.The media,to a great extent,gives us our sense of reality.Freedom of the media carries with it certain responsibilities of honesty,fairness,accuracy and accountability.The power of the media to create and destr
37、oy human values comes with great responsibility. The media is powerful in the political system,having great influence on politics and on forming social change.The power is to decide who will communicate what to whom.Television can greatly influence the election of a national leader on the basis of h
38、is or her image.Professional journalists do have a code of ethics(道德标准)Journalists make a judgment about whats safe and appropriate to report,which often involves difficult choices.German sociologist Max Weber distinguishes between“ethics of conviction”and “ethics of responsibility”According to the
39、latter (ethics of responsibility),journalists must take into account the foreseeable consequences of their reporting,and the impact it will have on society.The former,on the other hand,asks journalists to tell the truth,regardless of the consequences.According to Weber,both ideas of ethics should be
40、 considered.Without doubt,information is power,and the big owners of the mass media are very powerful people.Television and radio stations,newspapers,magazines,and websites are,largely,owned and controlled by profitmaking businesses.It is not strange that their ideas will get promoted at times.It is
41、 my view that such power and responsibility should never be left in the hands of a few.I believe it is our responsibility as concerned citizens to make sure we are not merely passive viewers,readers or listeners.Together we can have a huge influence on the media by making our views known.【语篇解读】媒体对公众
42、的价值观、对整个社会有着很大的影响,因此应肩负起相应的责任。12Whats the first paragraph mainly about?AResponsibilities of the media.BInfluence of the media.CHistory of the media.DProblems of the media.B主旨大意题。第一段主要介绍媒体是如何影响公众的。13We can learn from the third paragraph that Athe media is more interested in politics than other fields
43、Bforming social change is the main duty of the mediaCthe great power of the media is controlled by political figuresDthe media can affect politics by forming political figures imagesD推理判断题。从第三段的最后一句“Television can greatly influence the election of a national leader on the basis of his or her image.”
44、可知D项正确。14As for“ethics of conviction” and “ethics of responsibility”,Max Weber thinks Amost journalists dont have the right ethicsBit is near impossible for journalists to obey both sets of ethicsCthe two sets of ethics shouldnt be regarded as opposed to each otherDjournalists shouldnt be limited by
45、 these ethicsC推理判断题。从第四段的最后一句“According to Weber,both ideas of ethics should be considered.”可知C项正确。15Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AThe mass media should be owned by the government.BThe media industry has developed into a new age in recent years.CIn most cases,jo
46、urnalists are more powerful than the owners of the media.DThe media tends to promote the ideas of their owners sometimes.D细节理解题。从第五段的最后一句“It is not strange that their ideas will get promoted at times.”可知D项正确。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)If your child is being bullied(欺负), there are ways to help him o
47、r her deal with it on a daytoday basis and lessen its lasting effect.If your child tells you about a bully, focus on offering comfort and support, no matter how upset you are.Kids are not willing to tell adults about bullying because they feel embarrassed and ashamed. 16 Sometimes kids feel like its
48、 their own fault. 17 Some kids are afraid that if the bully finds out that they have told others, it will get worse.Others are worried that their parents wont believe them or do anything about it. 18 Remind your child that he or she isnt alone.Emphasize that its the bully who is behaving badlynot yo
49、ur child.Comfort your child and say that you will find out what to do about it together.Take it seriously if you hear that the bullying will get worse if the bully finds out that your child has told someone. 19 But in most cases, teachers are the best ones to contact first.If youve tried that and st
50、ill want to speak to the bullying childs parents, its best to do so in a context where a school official, such as a teacher, can mediate. 20 Find out about the laws in your community.In certain cases, if you have serious concerns about your childs safety, you may need to contact legal authorities.AP
51、raise your child for being brave enough to talk about it.BThey also worry that their parents will be disappointed.CMany kids dont tell anyone because they feel ashamed.DThey think that if they acted differently it wouldnt be happening.EA bully can turn something into a serious thing for kids.FMany c
52、ountries have bullying laws and policies.GSometimes its useful to find the bullys parents.【语篇解读】本文主要讲了当你的孩子受欺负时,如何帮助他或她处理这个问题,以减少其影响。16B根据上文说的是不愿意说出被欺负的事的原因:因为他们感到尴尬和羞愧。可知下文继续说明不愿意说出被欺负的事的原因:他们还担心父母会失望。故选B。17D根据上文:有时孩子们觉得这是他们自己的错。可知下文说明错在哪里:他们认为,如果他们采取不同的行动,就不会发生这种情况。故选D。18A本段讲的都是如何教会孩子怎么对待这种情况,所以可知
53、:赞美你的孩子,因为他有足够的勇气谈论这件事。故选A。19G根据下文转折,说不要先找父母,教师应该是第一个最好的接触的人。故G项“有时候找到欺负者的父母是有用的。”符合语境,故选G。20F空格处是本段的主题句,根据下文:了解一下你所在社区的法律。所以可知空格处的内容与法律有关,故F项“许多国家都有反欺凌的法律和政策。所以你先了解一下,以保护自己。”符合本段内容,故选F。.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)My three children and I were on our way to get their hair cut for the holidays.My middle c
54、hild was in 21 due to some kind of misunderstanding.I didnt pay 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 unwillingly followed us,trying to pull herself together.
55、The rest of us entered the barbershop as she was only seconds 24 An elderly gentleman had just 25 with his haircut.He walked up to her,with his wife holding him up on his right side.He looked her in the 26 and said,“You look sad,sweetie.You are too 27 to be sad!” My sweet baby gave him a smile.Setti
56、ng against her pink hat,her shining eyes 28 looked more beautiful.She took a quick deep breath because of surprise.He winked (眨眼) at 29 and grabbed his jacket from across the room.He had to cross her path again,as she was seated by the 30 He stopped,took a look at her for a second time, and pulled o
57、ut his 31 He handed her a dollar bill.I dont remember what was 32 , for it was not any of my business.That man 33 her a good rest of her night as he and his wife left,leaving a huge 34 on our hearts forever.My sweet baby asked about her dollars whereabouts (所在之处) all night.I know that she felt its m
58、agic,and I know that I 35 , 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。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 ou
59、tD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 out“结果是”;get out“离开;逃跑;出去”。24A.earlierBbehindClateDbeforeB由“followed us”可知,小女孩走在最后,比其他人“落后(behind)”几秒钟。25A.doneBplayedCfinishedDbeganC由下文其随后要出门可知,老人刚刚“理完(finish)”发。26A.mouthBeyeCnoseDfaceB老人看着小女孩的“眼睛(eye)”讲话。27A.tire
60、dBcleverCbeautifulDbraveC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。28A.neverBalwaysCsometimesDoftenA由“My sweet baby gave him a smile.Setting 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。29A.himBherCusDthemB由上下文语境可判断老人应该是向小女孩眨眼。30A.doorBwindow
61、CdeskDmirrorA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。31A.bagBwalletCpocketDhandB由“He handed her a dollar bill.”可知,老人拿出来的是他的“钱包(wallet)”。32A.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。33A.wishedBbroughtCgaveDcostA
62、分手之际老人“祝愿(wish)”小女孩在今天随后的时间过得快乐。34A.taskBstressCchallengeDimpressionD老人的善举给作者留下了深刻的“印象(impression)”。35A.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)In todays age of fast travel,the world seems a smaller placeand to some people,36. less exciting place.Fif
63、ty years ago only a few English people 37. (go)on holidays abroad.Those who didnt travel thought of other countries as very far away and 38. (differ)For example,people thought the French all eat garlic(大蒜),the 39. (Italian)all eat spaghetti(细条实心面)and the Americans all drink Coca Cola.These definite
64、ideas of other nationalities 40. (call) stereotypes(陈规老套)But do we have the same stereotypes today?41. (travel)more,people know much more about the world.42. addition,we all watch the same TV programmes,and ideas travel 43. (fast) too.Nowadays everyone eats garlic and spaghetti and drinks Coca Cola.
65、Everyone listens to the same music,wears the same fashions and 44. (buy)the same cars.45. they just do them in a different language,they have a better understanding about each other.【语篇解读】随着社会的发展,出国旅行成为一种常见的旅行方式,这也进一步促进了各国人民之间的交流,加快了全球化的进程。36a考查冠词。此处不定冠词a泛指一个。37went考查时态。根据时间状语Fifty years ago可知,此处用一般
66、过去时。38different考查词性转化。形容词different和前面的far away并列。39Italians考查名词。此处指意大利人,用the Italians。40are called考查被动语态。主语These definite ideas和call之间是被动关系,且表示客观情况,所以用一般现在时的被动语态。41Travelling考查非谓语动词。Travelling more作状语,travel和主语people之间是主动关系。42In考查固定搭配。in addition另外。43faster考查比较级。由于人们看同样的电视节目,想法或思想也传播得更快。44buys考查主谓一致
67、。主语是everyone,buys和listens,wears作并列谓语。45Though/Although/While考查连词。此处表示“虽然,尽管”。.写作(满分15分)随着城市化进程的加速,城市垃圾问题越来越严重。不言而喻,城市垃圾污染环境,有害健康。假定你是李华,请根据以下要点给你校英语报写一封建议信,发表自己的意见。要点提示:1城市垃圾的危害。2建议:垃圾分类、报纸和玻璃的再利用、有害垃圾的处理等。注意:1.词数80左右。2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:城市化 urbanization; 将分类 sortDear Sir or Madam, Yours,Li Hua【参考范
68、文】Dear Sir or Madam,With the development of the urbanization,city rubbish problem becomes more and more serious.Facing this city rubbish problem,what should we do?In my opinion,we should sort rubbish,and we should reuse newspapers and glass,we should dispose of hazardous waste.I suggest more trees s
69、hould be planted to keep the air fresh.We should purify the water and make use of the wastes and turn harm into good.People should recognize the importance of the city rubbish problem,and use modern methods of new control to conserve.We are sure that we can have a better and cleaner city in the futu
70、re.Yours,Li Hua.读后续写(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。续写的词数应为150左右。It was time to go home.“Remember to work on your class speeches for homework,”Miss Walker called,as everyone started talking and packing their schoolbags.Jenny felt sick.She hated having to read aloud in class.She was sure
71、everyone got really bored listening to her.Once,when Jenny was reading out her holiday diary,Lee was even looking at his watch,a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.Jenny watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school.He seemed so clever,and he had a certain sort of shining confidence.H
72、e was just one of those people who were good at everything.Jenny sighed.As she turned the corner,she saw Lees watch lying right in the middle of the path.Jenny knew she should just pick it up and return it to him,but she didnt want to run after him.Jenny bent down quickly,picked up the watch and ran
73、 home.On arriving home,Jenny put it on almost without thinking.She was surprised it fitted so well.She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech.Words just flooded out of her.“Im going to talk about swimming.I have been lucky.Ive won lots of competitions.But when Im in a race,Im not rea
74、lly thinking about winning.Im just loving the feeling of being in the water.”Jenny laughed with excitement.She walked across the room.She suddenly seemed to have a certain sort of confidence.Turning back to the mirror,Jenny saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass.The flashes of silver seeme
75、d almost magical.So maybe Lees watch really did have something magic about it.The next day,as the lesson began,Miss Walker asked who was going to be brave and go first.Nobody moved.Jenny slowly raised her arm.Before Miss Walker could say anything,there was a shout from behind.“Shes stolen my watch!”
76、Lee said angrily.“It went missing at school yesterday.”Paragraph 1:Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny,waiting for an explanation. Paragraph 2:At that,Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jennys speech first. 【参考范文】Paragraph 1:Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jenny,waiting for
77、an explanation.Jenny didnt answer.How could she explain about the watch and its magic?No one could understand.No one could believe.“But I saw you wearing it yesterday,”Miss Walker gently reminded him.For a moment Lee remained silent and then he apologized he had just remembered that.Jenny was reliev
78、ed saying she had found it on the way home and decided to return it after the speech.Everybody was puzzled and asked why.Jenny again was speechless.Paragraph 2:At that,Miss Walker smiled and asked the class to listen to Jennys speech first.Jenny walked slowly to the front.She couldnt think properly.
79、All round her,a sea of faces was watching.She felt so frightened and the watch didnt seem magical at all.Suddenly she saw Miss Walkers encouraging eyes.Jenny took a deep breath.“Im going to talk about swimming.”Ten minutes later the whole class stood up applauding Jennys wonderful speech.Jenny smiled as she eventually realized the real source of confidence.