1、Book 5 Unit 2 The United Kingdom 单元测试 第二部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。A What does family mean to you?Could you capture it in a photograph?If so,our great new competition is for you!All you have to do is take a picture that sums up your sense of
2、family life.The competition will be judged by the RD(Readers Digest)team and award-winning photo-grapher Barry Marsden.To get your creative juices flowing,here are two of our regular photographers tips for taking great pictures.Pal Hansen The most important thing is to carry a camera around with you
3、 at all times.Use manual(手动的)settings as much as possible.Now that everything is digital Id also say,“Shoot as much as possible,”because it doesnt cost anything.Michelle McCarron Kids find wonder in the simplest things,so as a photographer it helps to be ready for those moments.The connection across
4、 generations is sometimes best captured in a photograph.Frame your subject well.Get close to the action,or your subject,and choose your angle(角度)carefully.A slightly odd angle can make a photo different.HOW TO ENTER Take a clear photo with either a phone or digital camera.Send it to rdphotocompreade
5、rsdigest.co.uk by 5 pm,August 30,2014.Please include a brief explanation of whos in the entry(参赛作品).There are two categories one for adults and one for under-18s.In the adult category,the winner will receive 500.The under-18 winner will receive 250 of high-street vouchers(代金券)for a store of their ch
6、oice.Rules:Please make sure that pictures are not published before.If you are under 16 you must ask your parents permission to enter this competition.We will use entries in all print and electronic media.We cannot return your entry.Entry is not open to employees of Vivat Direct Ltd(trading as Reader
7、s Digest)and all other persons associated with this competition,their immediate families,and relatives living in an employees household.The judges decision is final.21.What do we know about the photo competition?A.It is designed for readers of RD.B.Entries must be about family.C.Photos must be taken
8、 by a camera.D.Pal Hansen is one of its judges.22.To take part in the competition,one should _.A.be 18 years old or above B.send in his entry in August C.ask his familys permission D.give a description of his entry 23.According to the text,winners of the competition will _.A.each win500 B.get their
9、entries back C.see their pictures published D.be offered some vouchers B He runs from explosions,drives over waterfalls and jumps from tall buildings.That might sound like Superman,but stuntman(特技演员)Vince Deadrick Jr.is very much human.As a stuntman in movies and television shows,Deadrick admits hes
10、 no stranger to getting hurt.He has suffered broken bones,bled,gotten knocked out and nearly fallen to his death,but he considers himself lucky to be alive after some of the stunts he has performed.Deadrick has been a stunt coordinator(协调员)for the Nickelodeon channel for 12 years.He has worked with
11、famous actors,directors and producers,and he has traveled all over the world.But that doesnt mean his work is easy.It took him years of hard work to get where he is today.Deadricks father,Vince Deadrick Sr.,was also a stuntman,but his family connection didnt give Deadrick a free pass into the movie
12、business.He learned from his dad how to set up cardboard boxes and fall pads for high falls,and he started training on his own once he decided to follow in his fathers footsteps.As a stunt coordinator,Deadrick takes danger seriously.When he hires a new stunt performer,he looks for a professional.“Yo
13、ure only as good as the people you hire,”he says.A stuntman needs to know his own abilities and limitations so he wont shy away from doing his best but also wont be such a daredevil(铤而走险的人)that he could hurt himself or others.When the actors and stuntmen are going to do something dangerous,they need
14、 to know theyre trusting the right person.With over 40 years in the business,Deadrick is an expert at making stunts both realistic and safe.Though he has a large amount of responsibility,Deadrick loves his job.“Im in a position where I have to make decisions on risk factors,keeping the actors and st
15、untmen safe while still making it look impressive.I love my business,and I love the excitement.”24.It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Deadrick is _.A.careless B.optimistic C.unfortunate D.generous 25.What do we know about Deadricks path to success?A.He picked up his stunt skills from a stuntma
16、n.B.He made it with hard work and great effort.C.His dad offered him great encouragement.D.His dad led him into the movie business.26.When hiring stuntmen,Deadrick _.A.cant be too careful B.prefers the fearless ones C.likes those with no limitations D.puts experience above all else 27.What does Dead
17、rick think of his job?A.Hard and boring.B.Easy and attractive.C.Skilled but relaxing.D.Challenging but exciting.C Many of the inventions that form part of our everyday lives had their roots right here in the UK.Lets take a look at some of the most important inventions.The bagless vacuum cleaner(真空吸尘
18、器)James Dyson,1979 There are some things we dont know we need until someone invents them.Step forward,the bagless vacuum cleaner.James Dyson came up with the idea after spending a lot of money on an expensive cleaner that simply pushed dirt around.Most of us would have left it that,but Dyson went on
19、 to change the basic principle of a vacuum cleaner an idea that hadnt been challenged for 100 years by designing a system that removed the necessity of the bag for good.His final version took five years of research.However,when Dyson first approached manufacturers(制造商)with his idea,he couldnt intere
20、st them.But he didnt give up and set up a factory in Wiltshire in 1993 to produce them himself.Two years later,Dyson products were outselling the competition.The Mini Alec Issigonis,1959 While the Americans were driving supersize Cadillacs,Britain famously went in the opposite direction and came up
21、with a small car.Alec Issigonis was responsible for the design and made a name for himself in motoring history with its launch(投放市场)in 1959 for the British Motor Corporation(BMC).The Minis success wasnt overnight.Many thought it“strange”,but it developed into a love affair with the British thats nev
22、er decreased,helped by the fact that many stars loved it.The London sewage system(污水处理系统)Joseph Bazalgette,1865 Like any major city,London has always produced large amounts of waste.Give thanks,then,to Joseph Bazalgette,an engineer who developed a far-reaching underground sewage system.It changed th
23、e process of getting rid of waste by dumping it into the Thames River.Even more impressive was his idea to construct pipes that would function for nearly 150 years and still be large enough to meet the need of an increasing population.As he said,“Were only going to do this once.”28.What do we know a
24、bout James Dyson and his idea?A.His efforts paid off at last.B.He enjoyed immediate success.C.His idea attracted many manufacturers.D.He set up the first vacuum cleaner factory.29.The Mini won its popularity _.A.soon after its launch in 1959 B.because it was advertised by stars C.with the help of so
25、me famous people D.because people lost interest in supersize cars 30.The underlined sentence“Were only going to do this once”in the last paragraph shows Bazalgette was _.A.cautious B.confident C.far-sighted D.strong-minded 31.What did the three British inventors have in common?A.Their success came a
26、fter many failures.B.They influenced many other inventors.C.They made their inventions by accident.D.Their inventions changed peoples lives.D As each semester begins,my colleague greets his students wearing a jacket and tie.“You make only one first impression,”he says.So while the rest of the semest
27、er he teaches class in his usual,more casual clothes,the first week he presents a different image.His thought is that students will remember their first meet positively and more readily think highly of him as the semester goes on because that favorable first impression has an influence on them.The s
28、equence(顺序)that we meet matters in how we judge subsequent(后来的)information.The big influence of first impressions is related to the halo effect,where the perception(看法)of positive qualities in one thing or part gives rise to the perception of similar qualities in related things or in the whole.Here
29、is an example:You meet a friendly person at a party and later are asked to collect money for a worthy cause.You call that person because you think she will make a contribution.In reality,there is no connection between being pleasant and being generous.Yet the halo effect leads you to think that the
30、two are related.The halo effect is powerful,but it is questionable whether it matters much in long-term relationships,such as that between teacher and student.While dressing up may make students think the teacher must know his subject matter because he creates a professional first impression,the eff
31、ect wears thin if the person turns out to be a poor teacher after all.First impressions matter but they dont have the final word.Facts speak louder.If you had never seen or heard of Einstein,the first time you saw him your impression would most likely be negative.Now his face is connected with geniu
32、s(天才),not madness because he is the person who has come to define what genius is.The problem is that few of us are Einsteins and we often dont get the chance to change a negative first impression.32.The author explains the halo effect mainly by _.A.giving an example B.making a comparison C.setting d
33、own general rules D.following the order of importance 33.In the authors eyes,the halo effect _.A.is surprisingly powerful B.matters more in the long run C.may affect our judgment of others D.makes some teachers irresponsible 34.The author uses the example of Einstein to show the importance of _.A.ap
34、pearance B.truth C.impressions D.fairness 35.The author seems to advise readers _.A.to mind their first impressions B.not to judge a book by its cover C.not to follow others judgments D.to pay no attention to the halo effect 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。Four be
35、nefits of writing by hand Today is National Handwriting Day!Although we dont write like we used to,here are four ways handwriting is still helpful.Its better for learning.36 Thats because putting ink to paper stimulates(刺激)the brain.One study from 2010 found that the brain areas related to learning“
36、lit up”much more when kids were asked to write words like“spaceship”by hand versus just studying the word closely.37 Many famous authors prefer writing by hand to the use of a typewriter or computer.Writer Susan Sontag once said that she penned her first drafts(草稿)before typing them up for editing l
37、ater.She said,“38”A 2009 study seems to support Sontags preference for writing by hand:Elementary school students who wrote essays with a pen not only wrote more than their keyboard-tapping friends,but they also wrote faster and in more complete sentences.It will prevent you from being distracted(分心
38、).The computer in front of you is really a distraction.39 In 2012,scientists even suggested that taking five-minute breaks to browse Tumblr or BuzzFeed could make you a more productive worker.However,when its time to work on that essay,have only a pen and paper in front of you.It keeps your brain sh
39、arp as you get older.40 According to The Wall Street Journal,some physicians say that the act of writing is good exercise for those who want to keep their minds sharp as they age.A.It makes you a better writer.B.Writing is good for your brain.C.Of course,the Internet isnt all bad.D.I like the slowne
40、ss of writing by hand.E.Try writing by hand at least 20 minutes each day.F.Many writers have a preference for writing by hand.G.One of the most effective ways to study is to rewrite your notes by hand.第三部分：语言知识运用（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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（、和）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
41、。When I was young,I had always wanted a baby sister,someone who loved me and understood me.My mother 41!Shed always regretted her own 42 of sisters:“Im going to make sure you arent 43 when you grow up,”she said.But she didnt keep her word.From the time I was three until I was ten,she did nothing but
42、 44 baby brothers.I did my best to persuade my mothers uterus(子宫)to grow a girl.I waved pink blankets and hair ribbon around my mother.Nothing 45.Finally,when shed delivered her fifth son,my mother 46 making promises.“Paul,thats all,”she declared to my father.The boys broke the 47 of our days and tu
43、rned our home into a chaos(混乱)of toys.“Its 48 me,”my mother screamed.However,having brothers wasnt all 49.Many people spend their lives thinking that the opposite sex comes from the opposite end of the solar system.I grew up on the 50 planet with men,51 that their habits and hearts were different fr
44、om but very much complementary(补充的)to my own.Because my brothers are 52 and competitive,Ive laughed more than any ten women I know.I also tend to think strategically 53 emotionally.54 it took me a long time to know the true blessing(恩惠)of brothers:sisters-in-law!For many years now,my brothers 55 hav
45、e provided the 56 I always dreamed of choosing the oversize sweater for Christmas the year I 57 weight,visiting frequently to cheer me up when I was in hospital,58 their children as my own hope for motherhood became less and less likely.I can always 59 the diets weve tried,the walks weve taken,the s
46、tories weve shared,the meals weve cooked and the babies weve chased.Both my brothers and my sisters-in-law have become the most 60 part of my life,showing me the blessing of belonging.41.A.decided B.refused C.answered D.promised 42.A.lack B.memory C.love D.loss 43.A.upset B.lonely C.embarrassed D.af
47、raid 44.A.educate B.help C.deliver D.expect 45.A.finished B.worked C.failed D.passed 46.A.regretted B.enjoyed C.stopped D.tried 47.A.happiness B.quietness C.darkness D.plainness 48.A.before B.after C.beside D.beyond 49.A.bad B.serious C.fortunate D.interesting 50.A.far B.moving C.same D.opposite 51.
48、A.knowing B.hoping C.doubting D.imagining 52.A.clever B.funny C.brave D.selfless 53.A.as well as B.ahead of C.except for D.in case of 54.A.As B.So C.But D.Since 55.A.classmates B.neighbors C.friends D.wives 56.A.present B.surprise C.support D.life 57.A.put on B.keep down C.lose D.measure 58.A.raisin
49、g B.sharing C.following D.lending 59.A.cook B.recognize C.remember D.appreciate 60.A.useful B.complete C.ordinary D.important 第卷 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）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。If you get the chance to visit Brazil,you should go to the town of Ouro Pret
50、o(欧鲁普雷图).It was a mining town during 61._ 1700s and became very wealthy thanks to the gold trade.Thousands of people crowded into the town in the hope of finding gold,an event 62._(know)as a gold rush.The town wasnt only filled with gold hunters because artists and writers followed soon after.This i
51、s 63._ the area is full of beautiful works of arts.The fantastic buildings and art still exist to be seen and enjoyed because people kept Ouro Preto well 64._(preserve)over the years.The architecture has helped the development of tourism,65._ Ouro Preto now relies heavily.Tourist favorites are the 1
52、8th and 19thcentury churches that are decorated 66._ real gold.There are also many sculptures by famous Brazilian artists.One of the famous works in Ouro Preto is the Church of San Francisco de Assis.However,another 67._(amaze)sight,other than the church itself,is the painted wooden ceiling inside.T
53、he painting has beautiful colors and shows cupid(丘比特)flying in a(n)68._(enjoy)scene.With the 69._(extreme)impressive buildings and statues,more and more visitors 70._(attract)to Ouro Preto every year.第四部分：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）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
54、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.只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。Recently,while camping,I had one of the long nights of my life,and it was all thanks my best friend,Bradley.After tell my friend about my fear of sp
55、iders,I was told that the average human who swallows eight spiders per year while sleeping.He told me that for some reason and other,spiders love the warmth of human breath great.So they go down our throat while its open,and we have no idea because they are asleep.After hearing that,I was unable to
56、speak,let alone slept.When it was time to go to sleep that night,I couldnt get the thought out of my minds.The next morning,Bradley finally told me that he is joking about the spiders.第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假如你是李华，你的英国网友 Mary 想来参观你的家乡贵州，来信询问一些相关情况。请根据所给提示，用英语写一封回信。内容主要包括：1.贵州气候宜人，交通便利，矿产资源丰富；2.著名的黄果树瀑布（位于
57、安顺市西南部，距离贵阳市 150 公里）水流湍急，清澈凉爽；草海自然保护区四面环山，栖息着 100 多种珍奇水鸟。注意：1.词数 120 左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.参考词汇：黄果树瀑布 Huangguoshu Waterfall；草海自然保护区 Caohai Nature Reserve；水鸟 water birds Dear Mary,Im glad to hear that youd like to visit my hometown Guizhou._ _ _ _ Best regards,Li Hua 参考答案 21-25 BDCB
58、B 26-30 ADACC 31-35 DACBA 36-40 GADCB 41-45 DABCB 46-50 CBDAC 51-55 ABACD 56-60 CABCD 61.the 62.known 63.why 64.preserved 65.on which 66.with 67.amazing 68.enjoyable 69.extremely 70.are attracted 短文改错：71.the long nights.long longest 72.thanks my best friend.thanks 后加 to 73.After tell my friend.tell
59、telling 74.who swallows.去掉 who 75.reason and other.and or 76.human breath great.great greatly 77.they are asleep.they we 78.let alone slept.slept sleep 79.out of my minds.minds mind 80.he is joking.is was One possible version:Dear Mary,Im glad to hear that youd like to visit my hometown Guizhou.Guiz
60、hou,lying in the southwestern part of China,is rich in natural resources.Its climate is favorable and it is convenient to get here by air,rail or highway.There are many places of interest in Guizhou,such as Huangguoshu Waterfall,which has a high reputation both at home and abroad.Huangguoshu Waterfa
61、ll is located in the southwest of Anshun,150 kilometers away from Guiyang.It is well known for its rapid and beautiful waterfall,which is clear and cool.Another famous tourist attraction is Caohai Nature Reserve,which is surrounded by mountains.It is the habitat of more than 100 species of water birds.In short,it is well worth visiting Guizhou,where I believe you will enjoy yourself.Id be glad to be your guide when youre here.Best regards,Li Hua
