1、单元质量检测（二）.阅读理解(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。AHidden London: the citys lesser known delightsDulwich Picture GalleryAs much an excuse to enjoy the village charms of Dulwich Village as to admire some delicate European masterworks, this gallery is a southeast London charmer, which
2、was founded in 1811.Join a free guided tour to the permanent collection (3 pm Saturday and Sunday), catch the latest temporary exhibition and admire the lovely garden (open 1：30 pm to 3：30 pm Tuesdays)Were: Gallery Rd SE21 7ADTrain: West DulwichTemple ChurchFeaturing in the novel The Da Vinci Code a
3、nd dating back to the late 12th century, this is one of Londons oldest and holiest medieval (中世纪的) treasures.Built by the Knights Templar, the church is divided into the Round which contains the statues of crusading knights, who tried to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the Middle Ages and
4、the Chancel, where the priests (牧师) and singers performing in church services sit.Where: Temple EC4Y 7DEUnderground: Temple or BlackfriarsChelsea Physic GardenEndlessly satisfying the greenfingered, the plain curious or those eager to discover botanical (植物学的) interests in central London, this delig
5、htful walled garden was founded by the Apothecaries Society in the 17th century and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in London.Where: 66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HSUnderground: Sloane SquareEstorick Collection of Modern Italian ArtBuilt between 1953 and 1958, the Estorick is Britains only galler
6、y devoted to Italian art.It draws together a fascinating collection of Futurist masterpieces from Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carra and others, who emphasized the importance of modern things, especially technology and machines.Where: 39a Canonbury Sq N1 2ANUnderground: Highbury & Islingto
7、n1When can you follow a free guide to visit Dulwich Picture Gallery?A3 pm on Sunday.B3：30 pm on Tuesday.C1：30 pm on Tuesday. D1：30 pm on Saturday.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一部分中的“Join a free guided tour to the permanent collection (3 pm Saturday and Sunday)”可知，每周六、日的下午3点可以跟着免费导游参观达利奇美术馆。2Where should you go if y
8、ou have an interest in plants?AGallery Rd SE21 7AD.BTemple EC4Y 7DE.C66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3 4HS.D39a Canonbury Sq N1 2AN.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三部分中的“greenfingered; botanical (植物学的) interests; delightful walled garden”及“one of the oldest botanical gardens”可知，如果对植物感兴趣的话应该去切尔西草药园，其地址为66 Royal Hospital Rd SW3
9、 4HS。3If you want to enjoy Italian art, you may get off at .AWest DulwichBBlackfriarsCSloane Square DHighbury解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的“the Estorick is Britains only gallery devoted to Italian art”可知，如果对意大利艺术感兴趣的话应该去艾斯托力克现代意大利艺术馆，乘坐地铁在Highbury或Islington下车。BWhen I was a small boy, I noticed that though man
10、y of the adults around me were wealthy and educated, they were not always happy and this sometimes led them to behave in ways, which I, as a child, thought strange. As a result of that, I decided to try to understand what happiness was and how best to achieve it. It was not surprising, then, that I
11、decided to study psychology.On arrival at the university, I was disappointed to find that academic psychologists were trying to understand human behaviour by studying rats in a lab. I felt that there must be other more useful ways of learning how we think and feel. I decided to build my career on tr
12、ying to discover what made others happy. I started out by studying creative people such as musicians, artists and athletes because they were people who devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to do, rather than things that just brought them financial rewards.Later, I expanded the study by inve
13、nting a system called “the experience sampling method”. Ordinary people were asked to keep an electronic pager (传呼机) for a week which gave out a beeping sound eight times a day. Every time it did so, they wrote down where they were, what they were doing, how they felt and how much they were concentr
14、ating. This system has now been used on more than 10,000 people, and the answers are consistent: as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard.I found that the most obvious cause of happiness is intense concentration. This must be the main reason why activities such a
15、s music, art, literature, sports and other forms of leisure have survived. In order to concentrate, whether youre reading a poem or building a sandcastle, what you need is a challenge that matches your ability. The way to remain continually happy, therefore, is to keep finding new opportunities to i
16、mprove your skills. This may mean learning to do your job better or faster, or doing other more difficult jobs. As you grow older, you have to find new challenges which are more appropriate to your age.4What led the author to study psychology?AHis determination to become rich.BHis observation of adu
17、lts.CHis unhappy childhood.DHis interest in strangers.解析：选B推理判断题。第一段提到作者小时候看到周围富有且受过教育的成年人并不快乐，因而决定找到使人们获得快乐的途径，由此可推断：他对成年人的观察促使他学了心理学。5Who were the authors study subjects at the start of his career?APeople having deep affection for their career.BPeople very aware of their personal life.CPeople succ
18、essful in acquiring wealth.DPeople with more freedom.解析：选A推理判断题。由第二段中的“I started out by studying . who devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to do”可知，作者认为他选择的研究对象是热爱自己事业的一群人。6The author used his system to show that .Apeoples happiness depends on who they are withBpeople are happier when they
19、 focus on an activityCcreative people are happier than ordinary peopleDordinary people find it hard to concentrate解析：选B细节理解题。由第三段中的“as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard”可知，作者采取经验取样法研究发现：普通人和有创造性的人一样，他们在集中精神做事情的时候最快乐。7According to the text, people concentrate
20、most when they are doing .Asomething strange and enjoyableBsomething difficult but possibleCthings appropriate to their agesDmany things at the same time解析：选B推理判断题。由最后一段中的“intense concentration”及“challenge that matches your ability”等可知，人们在做具有一定难度但又是自己能力所及的事情时精神最集中。CMistakes are a part of life.To err
21、 is human.Failure is also a part of life, not the end of life.Be happy when facing lifes challenges.When you make the effort to be happy and to improve your life, you are actually rewarded along the way.Life is like a game and maybe you can award (奖励) points for every effort that has been a success
22、for you.Try it.Add ten points for every achievement.And when you have reached 50 points, just yell，“Hey, Ive won！” and give yourself a reward.If you happen to have missed your points for whatever reason, tell yourself, “Well, Ive tried! It is better than not trying at all.” Dont let it be said you d
23、idnt try.What is it that you want to make yourself happy？Actually happiness means different things to different people.For example, an athlete will be happy when winning his first race.For a new mother happiness would be seeing her babys first steps.Happiness for a poor person would mean having a me
24、al just for today.So happiness for you is really something simple that you want for yourself.It really doesnt have to be big.As a matter of fact you should always have realistic expectations.Make the best out of every given situation.If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not ha
25、ppen, dont get despondent.This just means trying harder next time.We all have in ourselves the power to succeed.Dont let “give up” be a part of your vocabulary.语篇解读：本文是一篇充满哲理的小品文，提醒人们在面对失败、痛苦时应该采取积极乐观的态度，并告诫人们要知道“人非圣贤，孰能无过”，要坦然面对失败和错误，要努力去获得快乐和幸福。8By saying “To err is human”， the author means that .
26、Ahuman beings should try to avoid making mistakesBno one is perfect and everyone makes mistakesCmistakes and failure make up our lifeDhuman beings make mistakes easily解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章首段中的“Mistakes are a part of life.”可知，错误是人生的一部分，人人都会犯错，故选B。9Whats the main idea of Paragraph 2?ATry to reach 50 points.
27、BNever stop trying in your life.CAward yourself for your success.DDont be afraid of missing your points.解析：选C段落大意题。在第二段中作者建议人们取得成就的时候要给自己奖励，没有实现目标时要安慰自己“努力过了”，所以根据内容判断“Life is like a game and maybe you can award (奖励) points for every effort that has been a success for you.”为本段主旨句，由此可知选C。10The author
28、 proves his idea in Paragraph 3 through .Aexamples BnumbersCexperiments Dstories解析：选A推理判断题。作者首先提出本段中心“Actually happiness means different things to different people.”，然后举例说明“For example .”，由此判断作者在本段中使用了例证的方法，故选A。11The underlined word “despondent” in the last paragraph means “ ”Afrightened Bdisappoint
29、edCsurprised Dexcited解析：选B词义猜测题。根据画线词前的内容“If you expect a certain result from a situation and it does not happen”可以推断如果期望的结果没有发生，人们会感到沮丧或者失望，故选B。DIts been said that the line between childhood and adulthood is crossed when we move from saying “It got lost” to “I lost it”Indeed, being responsible unde
30、rstanding and accepting the role our choices play in the things that happen is a very important sign of emotional and moral maturity (情感和道德成熟). Thats why responsibility is one of the main parts of a good character.Many people have been attracted by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow up and
31、 avoiding the burdens (负担) implied in being responsible. Yes, responsibility sometimes requires us to do things that are unpleasant or even frightening. It asks us to carry our own weight, prepare and set goals, and do the training of the mind and character to realize our dreams.But the benefits of
32、accepting responsibility is far more important than the shortlived advantages of refusing to do so. No one makes his or her life better by avoiding responsibility. In fact, irresponsibility is a form of burden you have made for yourself to circumstances and to other people.Responsibility is about ou
33、r ability to respond to circumstances and to choose the attitudes, actions, and reactions that shape our lives. It is a power that puts us in the drivers seat. The splendid view of the future of our lives can only be appreciated when we begin to be responsible and able to do things by ourselves.Resp
34、onsible people not only depend on themselves, but show others that they can be depended on. This produces trust, and trust is a key that opens many doors.If you want more control over your life and the pleasure and power of freedom and independence, all you have to do is be responsible.语篇解读：本文是议论文。承
35、担责任是一个人成熟的表现，承担责任才能使我们的生活更加美好，赢得更多人的尊重。12Which of the statements is from a person who is responsible?AIm sorry I broke your pen by accident.BIm afraid you have made a mistake.CThe window is broken.DJohn took your pen.解析：选A推理判断题。分析第一段中的“It got lost to I lost it”的区别可知，A项是一个负责任的人应该说的话。13What do we know
36、 about the Peter Pan philosophy?AIt helps young people to grow.BIt teaches young people responsibility.CIt gives young people a negative influence.DIt is a great source of inspiration to young people.解析：选C推理判断题。分析第三段中的“Many people have been attracted by the Peter Pan philosophy of refusing to grow u
37、p and avoiding the burdens (负担) implied in being responsible”和第四段可知，彼得潘哲学让年轻人拒绝成长和承担责任，对年轻人产生的是消极的影响。14Which of the following best shows the authors opinion?ANo one can refuse to take responsibility.BBeing responsible gives a person extra burden.CResponsible people also have to depend on others.DA p
38、erson can make his life better by taking responsibility.解析：选D推理判断题。分析文章最后三段可知，作者认为承担责任能使我们的生活更加美好。15What would be the best title for the text?ASigns of maturityBThe power of responsibilityCWays to accept responsibilityDA line between childhood and adulthood解析：选B标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文通过论述承担责任的必要性和好处，告诉我们责任的
39、力量。.阅读七选五(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。How to focus on today and do your bestIf you want to be successful, then you must appreciate the importance of living in the present. 16 Here are some tips to motivate you to make the most of the present.Be grateful for the little t
40、hings. Start a gratitude journal. 17 Take time to appreciate the things going well in your everyday life, the things you are thankful for, or the things you accept as normal without thinking about them.Train yourself to do one thing at a time. Dont work on too many projects no matter how big your am
41、bitions (抱负) are. 18 Take it one day at a time, and soon youll be surprised at how much youve managed to accomplish. 19 Remind yourself of where you are by asking yourself, “Is this what I should be doing right now？”， “Am I feeling happy doing this at present？”， “What is the one thing I can do to ma
42、ke today count？” Know your own character well and listen to your feelings.Schedule some “me time” and make the most of it. Make some time out of your busy schedule to follow a creative hobby, enjoy the beauty of nature or simply some pop culture entertainment. 20 John Lennon once said, “Life is what
43、s happening while were busy making.” Practice keeping your attention on the here and now. The present moment is where you are always!AFinish one task at a time.BFind the good in every situation.CStart to do what you enjoy doing.DAsk yourself questions to be in the present.EBelieve in what you are re
44、ally feeling at present.FAlways remember that the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.GNot only will it help you to relax, but it will also aid you in focusing better on your tasks.16选F本空承接上句，进一步说明把握当下对未来意义重大。17选BB项“Find the good in every situation”与本段的主旨“对生活中的小事要有感激的态度”呼应。18选AA项与
45、本段首句中的“do one thing at a time”呼应。19选D由本段中的问题以及问题中的“right now”，“at present”和“today”可知，本段的主旨为：问自己一些活在当下相关的问题。20选GG项的it指代上文中的“me time”，用来说明“自我时间”的好处。.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I love roller coasters. I can imagine the wind blowing up against my skin, and hear
46、the 21 of fear that come from the people on the rides. I will stand in line for 40 minutes or longer just for a ride that 22 30 seconds. The 23 has me jumping around like a 4yearold. All I can do is endlessly talk about the 24 I am about to get on.When I make it to the front that same excitement tur
47、ns to absolute 25 . I am now having second 26 . Quietly, I discuss within myself 27 having the courage to go through. From far away it 28 fun but when I was about to get in the drivers seat I was pretending I 29 my license. After some self motivation I finally make the move to take my 30 .On my way
48、up the hill I can clearly see the ups and downs that are before me. Not only are there physical 31 but mental ones as well. 32 ， there are people around me with their hands in the air. Knowing that things are going to get 33 I usually cling to (抓紧) the handle on my seat. I wouldnt dare 34 something
49、that terrifies me. They either have been on this ride before and know what to 35 or they are just really happy regardless of where the ride ends, because they know they are on the 36 track.Life is full of darkness and light. The best thing we can do when life has us afraid is to lift our hands as a
50、sign of surrender (示弱) and 37 the ride. There are so many tracks to choose from, and we have to take the time to 38 what is best for us. Are you willing to 39 the decisions that you make? If so, take your hands 40 the handle and lift them in the air.语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。作者以自己坐过山车的经历告诉我们：生活不在别处，要相信自己的选择，拥抱你
51、的生活。21A.talksBscreamsCvoices Dpower解析：选B由首句“roller coasters”可知，作者能够听到坐过山车的人们出于恐惧的尖叫声。22A.lasts BexistsCworks Drises解析：选A等待40分钟或者更长时间只为能够乘坐30秒的过山车。23A.impression BimaginationCexcitement Dexperience解析：选C由下句可知，坐过山车让作者很兴奋。下段“that same excitement”也有提示。24A.moment BgroundCturn Dride解析：选D此处指乘坐过山车。25A.fear B
52、surpriseCregret Dsilence解析：选A由后文的描述可知，起初的兴奋变成了极度的恐惧。作者的想法不同了。26A.opinions BchancesCdecisions Dthoughts解析：选D参见上题解析。27A.rather than Beven thoughCas if Dnow that解析：选A由作者此处的心理变化可知，他没有勇气坐过山车，心里面想打退堂鼓。28A.felt BlookedCsounded Dproved解析：选B由“From far away”可知，从远处看，过山车是很有趣的。但是当自己要坐上去时，作者又像忘带驾驶证的人不敢坐到驾驶座上一样，想要
53、逃避乘坐过山车。29A.won BneededCforgot Dheld解析：选C参见上题解析。30A.time BleaveCorder Dseat解析：选D由下文可知，最后经过一番思想斗争，作者终于落座。31A.problems BchallengesCexercises Dpuzzles解析：选B“the ups and downs that are before me”对于作者来说是体力和精神上的双重挑战。32A.Fortunately BSadlyCStrangely DHopefully解析：选C由下文“I usually cling to the handle on my sea
54、t”可知，周围竟然有人把手举向空中，这对作者来说很是不可思议。33A.rough BeasyCinteresting Dcurious解析：选A由上文可知，对于作者来说坐过山车是件困难事。这种情况下，他都会紧紧地抓住把手。34A.create BbelieveCcelebrate Ddescribe解析：选C前文说人们坐过山车时把手举过头顶，这个姿势像是庆祝。而作者不敢像那些人一样，去庆祝让他感到害怕的事情。35A.discuss BexpectCguess Ddiscover解析：选B由“have been on this ride before”可知，那些人之所以如此兴奋，或许是因为他们以
55、前乘坐过过山车，知道前面会发生什么事情。36A.fast BfreshCrunning Dright解析：选D由“regardless of where the ride ends”可知，或许是因为他们知道自己行驶在正确的轨道上，所以不在乎最终的目的地是哪儿。37A.enjoy BfollowCkeep Davoid解析：选A由“lift our hands”，联系前文坐过山车的人的做法可知，生活就像是坐过山车一样，充满着各种未知，但我们最好能够在自己害怕的时候举起手示弱，但同时要学会享受生活。 38A.take up Bput forwardCbreak away from Dfind ou
56、t解析：选D由“There are so many tracks to choose from”可知，生活中供我们选择的道路有很多，我们需要花时间去思考哪条是最适合我们的。39A.change BtrustCtake Daccept解析：选B思考过后，我们是否能够像坐过山车的那些人一样，去相信自己的选择呢？40A.for BtoCoff Das解析：选C如果我们能够相信自己的选择的话，那就把手从把手上拿开，勇敢地伸向空中吧！.语法填空(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。A recent government study sh
57、ows that people paying a regular amount of money to attend keepfit classes are usually unhappier than those 41 dont.The report ranks (分等级) different relaxation activities 42 (base) on how much money they are worth to the people who take part in them. Dancing and swimming, 43 (obvious), appear to hav
58、e a positive effect on happiness. Going to the library is also 44 (use). But keepfit activities, such as going to the gym, 45 (be) actually connected with people being unhappy.During the research, over 40,000 people 46 (ask) about their participation (参与) in art and sports, as well as their level of
59、 happiness. Using this data and 47 (take) other information into consideration such as salary and age, they worked out which activities were connected with happiness, and which were not.In particular, dancing is connected with happiness, and is worth 1,671 a year. Swimming is the next, with 48 effec
60、t worth 1,630. And going to the library is worth 1,359 in pay. According to the research, however, it is impossible to prove a causeandeffect link 49 gym membership and unhappiness, only that (只是) there is a 50 (connect)语篇解读：英国公布的一项调查结果显示，经常去健身房运动的人明显主观幸福感较少，而喜欢去图书馆的人感觉更幸福。41who此处是定语从句，先行词为those, 关系
61、代词who在从句中作主语。42basedbe based on/upon是常用搭配，意为“以为基础”；此处为过去分词短语作状语。43obviously空白处所填单词在句中修饰谓语动词，需用obvious的副词形式。44useful空白处所填单词在句中作表语，需用use的形容词形式。45are这里描述的是一般性道理，用一般现在时；主语是“keepfit activities”， 故谓语动词用复数形式。46were asked主语“over 40,000 people”是谓语动词ask的承受者，需用被动语态；这里是叙述过去发生的事，故用一般过去时。47taking此处为现在分词短语作状语，and连
62、接两个并列成分，需用take的现在分词形式。48an此处意为“相当于1630英镑的这样一个效果”，故用不定冠词。49between此处意为“根据这项研究，证明在健身会员和无幸福感之间有因果关系是不可能的，只是它们之间有联系”，between指两者之间。50connection空白处所填单词前有不定冠词修饰，需用connect的单数名词形式。.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词
63、。删除：把多余的词用斜线(划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。As we all know, everyone have a dream.I have dreamed of being a doctor since I entered into the primary school.Nowadays with modern life go rapidly, many people suffer from different kind of diseases, both mentally
64、 and physically.As a result, doctors are in great need at home and abroad.My dream is to become successful doctor, helping to save peoples lives.Although to be a good doctor was very difficult, I will do whatever I can to keep everyone health.To make my dream come true, I have told me over and over
65、again that Ill concentrate more to studies.After all, only by working hardly can one succeed.答案：第一句：havehas第二句：去掉into或enteredwent第三句：gogoing; kindkinds第五句：become后加a第六句：wasis; healthhealthy第七句：memyself; toon第八句：hardlyhard.书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华，是一名高二学生。你发现学校的阅览室存在一些问题，请你给相关负责人Mr White写一封信。内容包括：1肯定阅览室的价值；2
66、提出存在的问题：杂志种类少、开放时间短、座位少等；3希望问题得到尽快解决。注意：1.词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考范文：Dear Mr White，Im Li Hua, a student from Grade 2. Im writing to talk about some problems in the reading room.Needless to say, the reading room has provided much convenience for us students to gain more knowledge. But the service i
67、s far from satisfactory right now. First of all, the variety of magazines is too limited. Sometimes we cannot find the magazines wed like to read. Second, its open only on weekdays, so it is not available to us at weekends. Worse still, there are not enough seats for the students. I hope effective measures will be taken as soon as possible. If so, the students will benefit more from reading. Yours sincerely，Li Hua
