1、 Unit 3 Travel journal 单元测试卷（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：120分）第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (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。AWhats On?Electric Underground7.30pm1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know whos playing in your area? Were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music f
2、rom the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. Hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm10.30pm Comedy
3、 at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. Hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simons Workshop5.00pm7.3
4、0pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are
5、exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is I
6、talian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1. Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A. Jules Skye.B. Gee Whizz.C. Charlotte Stone.D. James Pickering.2. At
7、 which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. The Cyclops Theatre.B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage.D. Pizza World.3. What do we know about Simons Workshop? A. It requires membership status.B. It lasts three hours each time. C. It is run by a comedy club.D. It is held every Wednesd
8、ay.4. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs? A. 5.00pm7.30pm.B. 7.30pm1.00am. C. 8.00pm11.00pm.D. 8.30pm10.30pm.BCleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy theyre given after all. Choices can be hard. Jeff Bezos.I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across th
9、e fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2.3% percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and Id been married for a year. I told my wife Ma
10、cKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont, and I wasnt sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, Id been a garage inventor. Id always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow m
11、y passion. I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to
12、me, and finally said, That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt already have a good job. That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a diffi
13、cult choice, but ultimately (最后), I decided I had to give it a shot. I didnt think Id regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and Im proud of that choice. For all of
14、 us, in the end, we are our choices.5. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore? A. His dream of being an inventor. B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet. D. Millions of exciting titles.6. Which of the following is closest in meaning
15、 to the underlined sentence?A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him. B. He would be very excited if he tried it out. C. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt try. D. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him.7. We can know from the passage
16、 that _.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if he failed8. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Cleverness and
17、Kindness B. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My Passion D. We Are What We ChooseCAs is known to all, colors appear in every language to express peoples feelings and thoughts. Then, what is the situation in American English?Red is a hot color. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfa
18、ir. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hot-tasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their color and their fiery taste. Fast loud music is popular with many people. They may say the music is red hot, especially the kind called Dixieland Jazz
19、.Pink is a lighter kind of red. People sometimes say they are in the pink when they are in good health. The expression was first used in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. It comes from the fact that many babies are born with nice pink skin that shows that they are in good health.The
20、 color black is often used in expressions. People describe a day on which everything goes wrong as a black day. People or things on a blacklist are connected with things illegal now. But at one time, some businesses refused to employ people who were on a blacklist for belonging to unpopular organiza
21、tions.The color green is natural for trees and grass. But it is an unnatural color for humans. A person who has a sick feeling in his stomach may say he feels a little green. A passenger on a boat who is feeling very sick from high waves may look very green.Sometimes a person may be upset because he
22、 does not have something as nice as a friend has. That person may say he is green with envy. Some people are green with envy because a friend has more dollars or greenbacks. Dollars are called greenbacks because green is the color of the back side of the paper money. 9. People use in the pink to exp
23、ress they are in good health because _.A. the expression has a very long historyB. the color pink makes people feel happyC. people think the color pink is gentler than redD. healthy babies are born with nice pink skin10. When we say someone feels a little green, it means he/she _.A. enjoys himself i
24、n boating B. is hit by a high waveC. has a stomachache D. likes trees and grass11. In the writers eyes, what is related to a black day?A. Being sent a beautiful gift.B. Passing a very difficult test.C. Failing in an important interview.D. Being invited to an exciting party.12. Someone got upset beca
25、use he/she wasnt as rich as others, so we can say he/she is _ with jealousness.A. red B. greenC. pink D. darkDMost people I meet want to develop more harmonious and satisfying relationships. But we may not realize that this can only be achieved by partnering with two new and strange allies(盟友): unce
26、rtainty and confusion. Most of us arent trained to like confusion or to admit we feel hesitant and uncertain. In our schools and organizations, we place value on sounding certain and confident.As life continues to speed up, I believe our changing world requires less certainty and far more curiosity.
27、 Im not suggesting we let go of our beliefs, but that we become curious about what someone else believes. As we become open to the disturbing differences, sometimes we discover that anothers way of interpreting the world is actually essential to our survival.For me, the first step in becoming curiou
28、s is to admit that Im not succeeding in figuring things out by myself. If my solutions dont work as well as Id like, I take these as signs that its time to begin asking others what they think. I try to become a conscious listener, actively listening for differences.There are many ways to listen for
29、differences. Lately, Ive been listening for what surprises me. This isnt easy Im accustomed to sitting there, nodding my head as someone voices his opinions. But when I notice what surprises me, Im able to see my own views more clearly, including my assumptions.If youre willing to be disturbed and c
30、onfused, I recommend you begin a conversation with someone who thinks differently from you. Listen for whats different and what surprises you. Try to stop the voice of judgment or opinion and just listen. At the end, notice whether youve learned something new.We have the opportunity many times a day
31、 to be the one who listens to others and the one who is curious rather than certain. When we listen with fewer judgments, we always develop better relationships with each other. Its not differences that divide us. Its our judgments that do. Curiosity and good listening bring us back together.As I co
32、nsider partnering with confusion and uncertainty, Im learning that we dont have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are already joined by our hearts.13. According to the author, in order to cope with our changing world, we sh
33、ould _.A. reconsider traditional beliefs before accepting themB. learn to interpret other peoples behaviorC. become more curious about other peoples opinionsD. try to develop more harmonious relationships with others14. What do the underlined sentences in the passage imply?A. We should listen more a
34、nd judge less.B. We should make decisions based on sound judgments.C. Differences among people separate them.D. It is important to seek common ground and reserve differences.15. Which of the following best describes the authors attitude to uncertainty and confusion?A. Favorable.B. Resistant.C. Curio
35、us.D. Doubtful.第二节 (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。Are you concerned about the effect of the haze(雾霾) in Singapore on the health of your children? Then you should read the following passage.Young children, especially those with lung or heart illness, should avoid outdoor
36、activity at PSI(Pollution Standards Index used in Singapore) levels above 100, says Dr Biju Thomas.The immune system(免疫系统) of children is not mature. 16 Exposure to the haze can result in symptoms such as a blocked nose, dry throat, breathing difficulty, and so on.Children who are exposed to the haz
37、e and experience any of these symptoms which are not serious should recover on their own in time if they limit their exposure to the haze. 17 To keep children safe during the haze in Singapore, parents should keep doors and windows closed at home. Ensure children drink plenty of pure water every day
38、. 18 The answer is that there arent any N95 masks designed for use by children. Thats because these masks are made to create a seal(密封) around the mouth and nose of the adult user so particles(颗粒) can not get in. 19 Surgical masks may not offer enough protection from the harmful particles in the haz
39、e, which is very small (2.5 microns or less). There is usually some gap between the surgical mask and the face, through which the haze particles may easily get in. 20 However, if it is necessary to take children outdoors during a haze, parents may wish to offer childrens surgical mask to their child
40、ren, if it brings them comfort, such as filtering out the smell from the haze.A. So during a haze, children are especially at risk.B. Are N95 masks and surgical masks suitable for children?C. The available N95 masks may not fit tightly on the face of a child.D. Allow children to make regular travels
41、 from one building to another.E. However, if the symptoms continue, they should ask a doctor for help.F. So you can use a conditioner instead of opening the windows regularly.G. So it is best to keep children indoors to protect them from the haze when the PSI is high.第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共2
42、0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。Cheating happens a lot in our city. It can be hard to know who is really in 21 and who is trying to take advantage of other peoples 22 .Recently, I was finishing my work at home 23 the dog barked, letting me know that 24 was at the gate.
43、I rushed to see who it was and there I saw a 25 weak woman in her late fifties.I said to her, May I ask what you 26 ?She 27 , Hello, my name is Parvathy. My husband and I live nearby. We earn our living _28_ working at construction sites. A few days ago my 29 fell off the stairs while 30 a heavy loa
44、d. He is _31_ hurt and hasnt been able to 32 for the past five days, so we have no food. Now he is at home in bed with a high fever. Please help me! I need to take my husband to a doctor!Oh! I said. Please 33 here. I went into the room. I felt really bad about her _34_ but .Was she telling me the 35
45、 or trying to cheat me out of my money?Finally, I 36 to help her. But first I said a simple prayer, Dear Lord, you know 37 I earn my pennies, so please make sure that my hard earned money helps those who 38 need it.I went out with a fifty note and 39 it to her. The moment she got the money she broke
46、 down in tears. She took my hand and said, Thank you so much!I was so 40 , and turned back to my work smiling.21. A. need B. case C. use D. control22. A. braveness B. kindness C. interest D. hobby23. A. since B. until C. when D. after24. A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. nobody25. A. popular B.
47、 proud C. poor D. busy26. A. want B. notice C. enjoy D. recognize27. A. refused B. expressed C. showed D. replied28. A. by B. to C. in D. for29. A. son B. father C. brother D. husband30. A. gathering B. dropping C. carrying D. choosing31. A. hardly B. badly C. probably D. actually32. A. work B. driv
48、e C. know D. operate33. A. stop B. rest C. come D. wait34. A. solution B. situation C. action D. position35. A. hope B. news C. truth D. result36. A. decided B. agreed C. tried D. expected37. A. when B. whether C. how D. what38. A. only B. naturally C. really D. formally39. A. handed B. put C. remem
49、bered D. ordered40. A. worried B. moved C. tired D. frightened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。Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I 41(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didnt care. A few hours 42, Id been at home in Hong Kong, with 43 (it) choking smog. Her
50、e, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River 44 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 45 (painting). Instead, Id headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guil
51、in, its only an hour away 46 car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.Yangshuo 47 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 48 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destinat
52、ion for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 49 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 50 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题l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
53、词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，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 I was leaving the grocery store this afternoon, I saw a poor family a mother and her four kid sitting in the cold, it brought back my childhood memories. The little girl, about 13, tol
54、d me he liked my sweater. I said, Thank you. When I am walking to my car, I started to feel sadly. Put the groceries in my car, I suddenly thought a little girl might need a sweater at school. So I went back find the little girl, took my sweater on and gave it to her. I knew she would get a better use of it than me.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)某英语刊物正在进行有关旅游的征文活动，请根据以下提示，以Travelling为题目，用英语写一篇短文，向该刊投稿。1. 旅游的好处：欣赏风景；结交新朋友；强身健体2. 旅游常见问题：天气因素；被人偷；可能受伤3. 旅游的准备工作：了解天气情况；小心谨慎注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加内容，以使行文连贯。_
