1、14-15学年北师大高二上学期Unit14Lesson1-2册测试 Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）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）ATeachers have so much to do with not enough time, and many of the things they need help with can be done right in your own home. This is a good way to have some fun with your children and show the
2、m your dedication to their education. Even if youre not helping their teacher, your children will still see that you care. Some of the things Ive done for my daughters elementary school are sharpening pencils for her classmates, gluing student portraits to construction paper, and cutting out flash c
3、ards. My daughter was eager to help with all of these projects, and they took us not more than an hour to complete each. Usually the teachers give you a few days to a week or sometimes more to complete them so you can do this on your schedule. These are things your child can help with and can help t
4、he little ones with their math skills at the same time.There are some more complicated (复杂的) projects that take a bit more time, but youre not required to do those if you cant spare the time. I am always on the computer, so I offered my time to update the PTA section of my daughters school website.
5、It took a matter of minutes to get the training from our school librarian, who maintains (维护) the rest of the school website, and I could keep it updated in my sleeping dress at home. Ive probably spent at most a half hour over the last year working on the website, and I still feel like Im doing som
6、ething for the school.1. The underlined word “dedication” in Paragraph 1 probably means “ ”.A. impression B. determination C. organization D. contribution2. According to the author, those take-home projects .A. never included sharpening pencils for a classmateB. usually took them at most an hour to
7、complete each C. helped her gain much team work experience D. helped her develop a good relation with teachers 3. What can we learn from the text about the website project?A. It may take a week or so to complete.B. It is offered along with a computer.C. It requires some technical training.D. It can
8、be completed in several minutes.BIt took me 16 years to realize that my black is beautiful. I have believed the fact that indeed my black is beautiful now. This skin I was in for so many years determined my self worth.I had so many factors “against” me in my mind. I was a tall, thin, dark-skinned gi
9、rl with a gap-toothed smile and a head full of curly (卷曲的) hair. Growing up, the only role model that I had was my mother, a beautiful brown and deep complexion (肤色). Its amazing how I could find beauty in my mothers complexion but not my own. One of the most outstanding memories of my childhood is
10、that terrible word “Oh, she is so cute for a dark-skinned little girl”. People spoke as if I wasnt in the room. From a young age, I felt shame that my black wasnt good enough; so I buried myself in books to stay away from the mirror. I knew that my education would and could take me further than my l
11、ooks. I stopped watching TV, absorbed in my studies and I was happy with my decision. Now I have been admitted to my ideal Coppin State University, which is all for the black students and has a long history.I came to a breaking point where I had, for 16 years, been brainwashed to agree to the Europe
12、an standard of beauty. I no longer accept this standard, because I set my own. My black is beautiful including my full lips, the wideness of nose, and the intensity (明亮) of my eyes. I refuse to follow their standard of beauty and they can set their sights elsewhere. I believe that there are plenty o
13、f beautiful dark-skinned women in the world.4. When she was young, the author . A. thought that her skin was beautiful B. wasnt satisfied with her own appearance C. thought that her mother was not beautifulD. didnt mind others opinions about her looks 5. We can learn from the text that . A. the auth
14、or was a tall and thin girl with perfect teethB. people praised the author for her attractive appearance C. others always spoke ill of the author behind her backD. the author worked hard at her lessons and succeeded6. How did the author break away from her unhappiness? A. She focused her minds on he
15、r study.B. She watched TV and read a lot of books. C. She decided to take the college examination. D. She hid her mirrors where she couldnt find them. 7. The text mainly tells us .A. dark-skinned women are often looked down uponB. black women are the most beautiful in the worldC. the change of the a
16、uthors standard of beautyD. how the authors skin helped her succeedCHello,I can give you a first-hand experience since my wife and I visited Havelock Island last year. Arriving at Havelock, you will be so attracted by the beauty of Radhanagar Beach that you try to forget the crocodile (鳄鱼) incident.
17、 We were led off the beach at sunset by a local policeman who patrolled (巡逻) along the beach. We also found that almost nobody was in the water along the long beach. The few that were in the water were up to their waist or so. I dont want to discourage you from going but its just worth knowing this
18、is a very wild place where it would be possible to see many types of wild animals, including crocodiles.During our week on the island, I went diving at several sites, all of which were a long distance from Havelock. We spent about 45 minutes crossing the mangroves (红树林) in waist-deep water at times
19、in order to get to the beach. If there are crocodiles on Havelock, I would say they would be there since the conditions are ideal for them lots of mud and hot pools of still water. Returning from Elephant Beach we got lost in the mangroves for over 2 hours and my wife started to get quite nervous. S
20、o if you go through the mangroves to get to Elephant Beach, be sure to mark the route you take to get back, since the path is almost impossible to find unless you know exactly where it is.In summary, I would say that if you dont mind taking your holiday with some caution in not being as free to swim
21、 in the water as you want, then I would say youll have a good time on and around Havelock Island.Hope this helps. Jack8. Whats the authors main purpose in writing the letter?A. To attract more visitors to Radhanagar Beach.B. To introduce wild animals on Havelock Island. C. To warn about the danger o
22、n Havelock Island.D. To share some knowledge about crocodiles.9. We can infer from the text that .A. Radhanagar Beach is not open to visitorsB. Havelock Island is the best place for diversC. a crocodile incident probably once happened on HavelockD. the author feels regret for his visit to Havelock I
23、sland10. Why does the author believe crocodiles exist in the mangroves?A. Because he saw much mud and hot water pools there. B. Because there was almost nobody swimming there.C. Because he saw many types of wild animals there.D. Because his wife saw signs of crocodiles in the water.11. During his vi
24、sit to Havelock Island, the author once .A. got fined by a policeman on Radhanagar Beach B. got lost on the way back from Elephant BeachC. was attacked by wild animals in the mangrovesD. was warned by swimmers to stay away from the waterDAmerican psychologists have found that knowing an experience i
25、s about to come to an end makes people enjoy it even more.“Endings affect us in lots of ways, and one is this kind of positive effect,” said researcher Ed OBrien. “Itll give you motivation (激励). You think, Id better gain the benefits of this experience even though its going to end, or I want to get
26、something good out of this while I still can. When you simply tell people something is the last, they may like that thing more.”In the study, fifty-two students were asked to pick five chocolates of different flavours in random (任意的) order from a hidden pocket inside a bag, and rank how much they en
27、joyed it on a scale (等级) of one to five. Some of the students were told when they were about to eat the last chocolate, while others were not given any warning. The last chocolate was found to be the favourite among the students 64% of the time, regardless of the flavour. Among the students who didn
28、t realize they were on their last chocolate, the last one was ranked favourite just 22% of the time.“Many experiences have happy endings from the movies we watch to dessert at the end of a meal and so people may have a general expectation that things end well,” Mr. OBrien said. But he added that the
29、 findings of the “little chocolate test” could have wider implications (暗示). For example, the professor marking the last exam paper may give it a higher grade even if its not as good as the ones previously marked. And employers may be more likely to give a job to the applicant (求职者) who was intervie
30、wed last.12. The second paragraph tells us that knowing something is ending, . A. people will feel disappointed B. people will become proud C. people will become inspired D. people will become nervous13. We can learn from the text that . A. those students were divided into three groups B. about fort
31、y-two students took part in the study C. those who werent warned didnt like the last chocolate D. those who were warned liked the last chocolate better14. Who may be most likely to cause the positive effect? A. The student who is latest for school. B. The last passenger who gets on the bus. C. The l
32、ast employee who finishes the project. D. The last person who gives a performance.15. Which of the following might be the best title for the text? A. The last chocolate tastes best B. The best chocolate is in the box C. The ending of an experience makes people happier D. The latest study helps solve
33、 a puzzling problem 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。 Bus rides are a necessary part of almost any long-term trip. 16 Unless flight prices suddenly rapidly drop, buses are going to continue to be the preferred method of transportation for any budget traveler and were all
34、 just going to have to learn to deal with it. First, you have to mentally (精神上) prepare yourself. You cannot get on a bus thinking it will be over in a minute when in fact you will be stuck in that seat for the next 20 hours. 17 Will you sleep? Listen to music? Read? Watch a movie? Perhaps you can d
35、o a combination of all of those things, but any way, make sure you have some ideas. 18 Do you really want to suffer with 2 dead legs and a stiff back just to save a little money? Make a decision based more on your sanity (理智) than your pocket. If you are going to be on the bus for an extended period
36、 of time, look into the different types of buses available.Never forget food. Even if the bus company claims you will be served a meal or snacks, you should really pack your own. 19 You also run the risk of unexpected delays. Sometimes, that meal is supposed to hold you over for 10 hours instead of
37、5. Nothing makes a bus ride seem longer like a growling stomach. Prepare yourself for noise. 20 You might hear a conversation you wish you didnt have to overhear. You could also get seated next to someone with a screaming baby. Bring along earplugs, an iPod and patience. A. Dont forget your camera.B
38、. The meals on buses might not always satisfy you.C. You must make sure you choose the bus wisely.D. However, in my experience, buses tend to be very cold.E. Buses are going to have noises that you wish they didnt.F. They are cheap and convenient but not always comfortable or fast.G. Try to plan how
39、 you will occupy your mind during those hours.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)We found him a few weeks ago, walking along the road in a rural area. He was jumping on 21 , and we thought maybe his family was camping somewhere nearby, 22 we passed him by. A few hours later, on our
40、 return trip, he was still in the 23 place. When he saw us, he laid down in the middle of the road, so we were 24 to get around him.We stopped the car and 25 , trying to figure out if anyone was around from whom he was 26 . It didnt appear so. Then we took a good look at the dog. He had no collar (项
41、圈) and he was really 27 . We thought he was given up by his owner.My husband said, “If he doesnt 28 me when I pick him up to put him in the car, then we have a new dog.” The dog 29 joined us with no fight at all. He 30 sticking his head between the two front seats and 31 us for picking him up.The do
42、g was 32 on the road for some time. He was extremely under 33 . He was covered in scars and new 34 . So, we fed him a lot over the next two weeks and he gained over twenty pounds. We do love this dog. He had no 35 , but he is a quick learner. He no longer 36 to get on the bed, but he does like sitti
43、ng in one of the folding chairs. We figure he wishes to 37 being underfoot (挡路) when our daughter is dancing about, which she 38 often. She has stepped on him a few times. When that 39 , he simply moves. He does not bare his teeth. Since then, he has become a(n) 40 of our family.21.A. wallsB. carsC.
44、 trees D. ropes22.A. beforeB. thoughC. until D. so23.A. dirtyB. quietC. same D. small 24.A. luckyB. proudC. sorry D. unable25.A. looked aroundB. gave awayC. came back D. settled down26.A. drivenB. dividedC. carried D. stolen27.A. thinB. different C. crazy D. curious28.A. touchB. leaveC. bite D. kill
45、29.A. carefullyB. shylyC. nervously D. happily30.A. imaginedB. allowedC. kept D. practiced31.A. visitingB. encouragingC. praising D. thanking32.A. clearlyB. finallyC. also D. still33.A. coverB. weightC. control D. level34.A. woundsB. painsC. excuses D. problems35.A. messagesB. mannersC. knowledge D.
46、 family36.A. remembersB. learnsC. tries D. returns37.A. startB. adviseC. risk D. avoid38.A. movesB. holdsC. does D. chooses39.A. happensB. beginsC. helps D. works40.A. chanceB. memberC. honor D. neighbor第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。David: Its a great art show, isnt
47、 it? By the way, Im David. Lucy: Nice to meet you, David. My name is Lucy. The art show is very 41 (success). The paintings on exhibition are beautiful indeed and they have left me a deep 42 . David: Nice to meet you, too, Lucy. May I know where you are from? Lucy: Actually, I was born in Paris, but
48、 I 43 (bring) up in London. How about you? David: Oh, Im a native American born in New York. Im 44 art teacher in New York University. This art show is held by my students. Lucy: Really? Im a student 45 (major) in piano performance at the same college. I 46 (hold) a piano party next Saturday night a
49、t the Silver Bar. Would you like to come? David: Id love to. Do you mind 47 I take my daughter with me? 48 painting, she is fond of listening to music as well. She has an MP3 player, with 49 she can listen to some music when she feels 50 (tire) with her lessons.Lucy: Thats great. I will be very glad
50、 to see you and your daughter at my piano party next Saturday. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 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1分，满分10分) 请修改下面的短文。短文中共有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。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
51、允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I was walking along the street while a stranger stopped me and asked me the way to a new restaurant. I told him the route and directions carefully. As soon as I have finished, the stranger thanked me and started off. To my surprised, he went to the wrong direction. So I stopped
52、 him at once and told him a mistake he had made.Unexpected, he smiled and told me the truth which he didnt really want to ask the way. Instead, he was just trying know whether everyone knew exactly where the new restaurant was, so he was the owner of the restaurant. Then I knew what he was and what
53、he wanted to do.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 不同的人有不同的爱好，不同的爱好有不同的益处。请据此写一篇短文，要点包括：1. 介绍你的朋友或同学(至少二人)的爱好，以及他们各自的爱好带来的益处；2. 叙述你自己的爱好以及这一爱好带来的益处。注意：词数100左右，开头已给出，不计入总词数。Generally speaking, different people have different hobbies. It is obvious that different hobbies lead to different benefits. 参考答案：1-15 DBCBD ACCCA
54、 BCDDA 16-20 FGCBE21-40 BDCDA BACDC DABAB CDCAB 41. successful 42. impression 43. was brought 44. an 45. majoring46. will hold 47. if 48. Besides 49. which 50. tired短文改错I was walking along the street while a stranger stopped me and asked me the way to a new restaurant. whenI told him the route and d
55、irections carefully. As soon as I finished, the stranger thanked me and started off. To my surprised, he went surpriseto the wrong direction. So I stopped him at once and told himina mistake he had made. Unexpected, he smiled and told me the Unexpectedlythe truth which he didnt really want to ask th
56、e way. Instead, he thatwas just tryingknow whether everyone knew exactly where tothe new restaurant was, so he was the owner of the restaurant. for/ becauseThen I knew what he was and what he wanted to do. whoOne possible version:Generally speaking, different people have different hobbies. It is obv
57、ious that different hobbies lead to different benefits.My friend Tom enjoys seeing English films in his free time. He thinks English films not only help him learn English but also enable him to learn more about the Western cultures and customs.Playing football is Jacks favorite hobby. In his opinion
58、, playing football can relax himself after a day of hard work. More importantly, playing football with others promotes cooperation.As for me, I am fond of watching the TV programs on the histories of China and foreign countries. With the help of the programs, I have a wide knowledge of the histories of different countries, especially some important people and events.
