1、UNIT 4HISTORY AND TRADITIONS(满分：100分建议用时：90分钟)第一部分单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)()1.He knew clearly that the _ he offered would stand up in the court.AevidenceBevidentCevidently Devidences()2.The woman as well as her younger sister _ an English teacher.Aare Bis Cbe Dwere()3.Young as he was，John was equal _
2、 the important task.Ain Bto Con Dof()4._ a reward for her help，I sent her some fresh fruit.AAs BWhat CLike DThat()5.A great amount of money _ to a university by an ordinary worker，which aroused public attention.Awas donatedBdonatedCdonates Ddonating()6.His car _ on the way，and that was why he was la
3、te for the meeting.Abroke away from Bbroke down Cbroke up Dbroke into()7.Maria has written two novels，both of _ have been made into television series.Awhere Bthat Cwhich Dwhose()8.You can visit the page and join _the celebration.Ato B/Cin Dup()9.When the little girl was asked such a _question，she st
4、ood there with a _look on her face.Apuzzling；puzzled Bpuzzled；puzzlingCpuzzled；puzzled Dpuzzling；puzzling()10.The discovery of new evidence led to the thiefs _.Abeing caught BcatchingCto catch Dcatch()11.These green barriers not only change the look of Beijing but also defend it _ the desert.Aof Bfr
5、om Cfor Dabout()12.The Tower Bridge，_ in the 1890s，still plays an important role in London traffic.Aconstruct BconstructingCconstructed Dto construct()13.If _，Mr. Smith，who is rich in experience，will turn out to be an excellent manager.Achoose BchoseCchosen Dto choose()14.Have you ever had a case wh
6、ere someone accused your journalists(记者)_getting the wrong end of the stick.Ato Bin Cwith Dof()15.Many poets and artists have drawn their inspiration from _nature.Aa Ban Cthe D/【答案】15ABBAA610BCCAA1115BCCDD第二部分阅读理解(满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)AQuite a few years ago, as I celebrated my 25th birthday w
7、ith a party, I was surprised to receive an unusual present.The gift giver smiled widely and said loudly, “Its a nice, strong plant, so even you cant kill it.”I was well known in my circle of friends as an “antigardener” how was I going to care for this piece of greenery? For four years the plant rec
8、eived little care.I felt guilty (内疚的) just looking at it!As a nongardener, my offers to look after friends houses were met with laughter, “We appreciate (感激) the offer but, really, we dont want to come home to a dead garden！” It didnt occur to (想到) them that I just had no interest in having a garden
9、.It was a choice, not a failing.Some time later my husband accepted a job in Belgium.Because I couldnt throw away a gift, I decided to ask my neighbour to care for my plant.Our lovely house in Belgium had a beautiful garden.Slowly gardening became a part of my daily life, teaching me to slow down an
10、d to be happy in the silence of the garden.It was with regret that I left that garden to return to Sydney some months later.Back home life soon went back to normal.Then one day, it occurred to me that I could start my own little garden.So, I went to collect my unwanted plant from my neighbour.I took
11、 the plant home, watered it and watched as its leaves turned from a lifeless yellow to a rich green within weeks.Many years on, I still dont know the name of my first plant, but I do know that as it grows, so do IIt symbolises a change in me when I stopped listening to the voices around me and start
12、ed to believe in myself.()16.When the author received a plant as a birthday gift, she felt _.AfunnyBguiltyCexcitedDdispleased()17.What did the authors friends think of her?AHer antigardening was a weakness.BShe was bored with gardening.CShe was a good housekeeper.DHer dead garden was ugly.()18.How d
13、id the author deal with the plant before moving away?AShe threw it away.BShe asked for help.CShe left it in the house.DShe gave it to a neighbour as a gift.()19.The authors stay in Belgium made her _.Amiss her days back in SydneyBfeel sorry for her first plantCfall in love with gardeningDbecome stra
14、ngely silent()20.What does the author want to tell us from her experience?AWe should try to be perfect.BDont be afraid of making mistakes.CWe should learn to make clear choices.DDont refuse something youve never tried.【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。从不喜欢园艺到喜欢，这期间除了喜好的改变还有观念的转变。16D推理判断题。根据第二段的“I was well known in my ci
15、rcle of friends as an “antigardener” how was I going to care for this piece of greenery”和最后一段的“my unwanted plant”可知，对于不喜欢园艺的作者来说，生日时收到的礼物竟是一株植物，她当然不太高兴。17A推理判断题。根据第四段的“It didnt occur to themnot a failing”可知，作者的朋友认为她不喜欢园艺是个缺点。18B细节理解题。根据第五段的“I decided to ask my neighbour to care for my plant.”和最后一段的“
16、I went to collect my unwanted plant from my neighbour.I took the plant home.”可知，作者去比利时之前请邻居帮忙照看植物。19C推理判断题。倒数第二段描述了作者在比利时期间感受到园艺带来的诸多益处并在离开前对花园恋恋不舍。由此可知，作者在比利时的这段时间使她爱上了园艺。20D推理判断题。作者一开始对园艺不感兴趣，然而一次搬家的经历让她爱上了园艺。由此可知，作者是想告诉我们不要拒绝没有尝试过的事情。BScientists today are making greater effort to study ocean curr
17、ents(洋流)Most do it using satellites(卫星) and other hightech equipment.However，ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way by studying movements of random(随意的) floating garbage.A scientist with many years experience，he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hu
18、ndreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States.There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoesabout 60,000 in totalfell into the
19、ocean in a shipping accident.He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back.As expected，the company told him that they didnt.Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment.If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed，he could lear
20、n a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.The Pacific Northwest is one of the worlds best areas for beachcombing(海滩搜寻)because winds and currents join here，and as a result，there is a group of serious beachcombers in the area.Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecti
21、ng information about where the shoes landed.In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes.With this data，he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean currents，and publish the findings of their study.As the result of his work，Ebbesmeyer has
22、become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean.He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts，with 500 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand.They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf glove
23、s.()21.The underlined phrase “swap meets” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.Afitting roomsBtrading fairsCbusiness talksDgroup meetings()22.Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe company to find out _.Awhat caused the shipping accidentBwhen and where the shoes went missingCwhether it was all right to use
24、 their shoesDhow much they lost in the shipping accident()23.How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption?ABy collecting information from beachcombers.BBy studying the shoes found by beachcombers.CBy searching the web for ocean currents models.DBy researching ocean currents data in the library.()24.Ebbes
25、meyer is most famous for _.Atraveling widely the coastal cities of the worldBmaking records for any lost objects on the seaCrunning a global currents research associationDphoning about any doubtful objects on the sea()25.What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?ATo call peoples atte
26、ntion to ocean pollution.BTo warn people of shipping safety in the ocean.CTo explain a unique way of studying ocean currents.DTo give tips on how to search for lost objects on the beach.【语篇解读】本文为科普类说明文，介绍了海洋专家Curtis Ebbesmeyer通过收集在海上丢失的鞋子的信息来证实对洋流模式的猜想这一独特的研究洋流的方法。21B词义猜测题。根据后半句提示“to try and match l
27、eft and right shoes to sell or wear.”可知，是要把鞋子左右脚配起来出售或试穿。故选B。22C推理判断题。根据第二段“He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back. As expected, the company told him that they didnt.”可知，Ebbesmeyer想知道公司是否想收回这些鞋子。故选C。23A细节理解题。根据第二段“If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water
28、 and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.”和第三段“In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes.”可知，Ebbesmeyer通过收集鞋子的信息来证实对洋流模式的猜想。故选A。24B细节理解题。根据最后一段“As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with quest
29、ions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean.”可知，Ebbesmeyer以收集海上丢失物品并为其做记录而出名。故选B。25C主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special wayby studying movements of random floating garbage.”推出全文主旨。故选C。第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Are you always late for school because you
30、cant wake up at the right time？_26_ Dont worry.Here are some ways to help you have a great morning routine._27_ Put all of your books，papers and other school requirements inside your schoolbag the night before.Watch the weather forecast to see what you should wear the next day.Make sure you wake up
31、at an early hour.Wake up at least thirty minutes or earlier before the school starts._28_ Its also helpful to use an alarm clock to help you wake up.Dont set your alarm too late.And remember not to set your alarm too early just to give yourself an excuse to hit the snooze button.Go straight to the b
32、athroom to brush your teeth and wash your face.This is a good start for keeping nice and clean during the school day.If you want，take a quick shower._29_Have a quick breakfast available.Make sure you like what you have for breakfast._30_ If you dont have enough time to prepare，choosing bread，eggs，yo
33、gurt，and fruit as your breakfast is also a good idea.It wont take you much time to make such a nutritious breakfast.APrepare everything in advance.BMake sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep.COnly in this way can you have plenty of time to get ready.DDo you always have a great morning routine befor
34、e school?EBut always remember that any breakfast is better than none.FIt will make you smell and feel better throughout the whole day.GOr are you always rushing into getting ready in the school morning?【语篇解读】本文是说明文，主要介绍了使你在上学日的早晨有条不紊地出门的几条建议。26G此空设于段中，与第一句是并列关系。根据后面的“Dont worry.”可推测，此句应和第一句并列，都是描述在上
35、学日的早上可能会出现的一些不好的状况。27A 此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容都是围绕此句展开的，指出要提前把东西准备好。28C 此空设于段中，对上一句进行解释。上句指出要提前至少三十分钟起床，此句解释原因，因为只有这样，你才能有充足的时间准备一切。29F 此空设于段尾，与上文存在逻辑上的指代关系。此句中的“It”指代的是上文提到的“take a quick shower”。30E 此空设于段中，是一个过渡句。本段前一句指出要确保你喜欢你的早餐，后一句讲如果你没有充足的时间准备早餐，把面包、鸡蛋等作为早餐也是一个不错的选择，故可推测此处讲要记住有早餐总比没有好。第三部分完形填空(共
36、15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixedrace friend killed herself and she won the crown _31_.Miyamoto decided to use her newfound _32_ to help fight racial discrimination(种族歧视)“I was prepared for the _33_.I didnt feel any added pressure because t
37、he reason I took part in the contest was my friends death.My goal was to _34_ awareness of racial discrimination，” added Miyamoto.“Now I have a great platform to _35_ that message as the first black Miss Universe Japan.”After Miyamotos victory，many critics _36_ the title should have gone to what the
38、y called a “pure” Japanese rather than a “haafu” (the Japanese word used to describe mixed race)Miyamoto who turns heads in Japan with her _37_ skin admitted she has had to toughen up.“I used to get bullied as a kid but Ive got mentally _38_ to protect myself，” said the model.“When I was small I tri
39、ed not to bring attention to myself but now I say what I feel.I want to start a(n) _39_，” Miyamoto said.“Its possible that some conservative(保守的) people might feel I dont _40_ the traditional Japanese image to represent the country，” said Miyamoto.“ But I certainly have the chance to be a pioneer an
40、d its a(n) _41_ opportunity for Japan to become more globally aware.In Japan there are _42_ any black models or TV personalities.Hopefully I can help create a Japan where anyone can make things happen.”But despite her noble intentions Miyamoto has no plans to _43_ government officials just yet.“Id l
41、ike to use my position to become a leader，” she smiled.“Im like a sponge(海绵)always _44_ new things.But I havent thought too deeply about _45_ yet.Its still a bit early to think about becoming Prime Minister！”()31.A.unexpectedlyBeventuallyCunwillinglyDaccidentally()32.A.companyBorganizationCgovernmen
42、tDfame()33.A.criticismBcompetitionCpositionDblame()34.A.requireBobtainCbringDraise()35.A.passBdeliverCdescribeDrefuse()36.A.admittedBpraisedCcomplainedDregretted()37.A.blackBwhiteCyellowDbrown()38.A.braverBstrongerCwiserDsmarter()39.A.operationBexperimentCattemptDrevolution()40.A.fitBmakeCdeserveDbu
43、ild()41.A.difficultBunnecessary CluckyDexcellent()42.A.usuallyBsurelyChardlyDobviously()43.A.live onBfight withCtake overDrun for()44.A.absorbingBproducingCprotectingDaccepting()45.A.marriageBpoliticsCresponsibilityDsuccess【语篇解读】本文是记叙文，主要介绍了与种族歧视作斗争的相关情况。31B根据句意可知，Ariana Miyamoto参加了日本环球小姐选美比赛并最终获得第一
44、名。故选B。32D获得日本环球小姐选美比赛并最终获得第一名后，Ariana Miyamoto决定用她的这个名望来与种族歧视作斗争。故选D。33A根据下文“Its possible that some conservative(保守的) people might feel I dont _40_ the traditional Japanese image to represent the country”可知，因为很多保守的日本人认为Ariana Miyamoto是黑人，不能代表整个国家的形象，所以批评这个大赛的冠军不应该让一个黑人获得。但Ariana Miyamoto表示她已经为这些批评做好
45、了准备。故选A。34DAriana Miyamoto的目标是提高人们对种族歧视的意识。故选D。35B因为获得了冠军，有了名望，所以Ariana Miyamoto用这个平台来传递信息，让人们重视种族歧视的问题。故选B。36C因为许多批评家认为冠军应该给予纯种的日本人而不是混血儿，所以这些批评家在抱怨。故选C。37A第二段中的“as the first black Miss Universe Japan”说明了Ariana Miyamoto是黑色人种。故选A。38B上面一句中的“she has had to toughen up”提示了答案。故选B。39D由尽力不引人注目到现在的想到就说，Aria
46、na Miyamoto想开始革新了。故选D。40A因为Ariana Miyamoto是黑色人种，所以保守人士认为她不适合代表整个日本的传统形象。故选A。41DAriana Miyamoto获得了选美大赛的冠军，这对于日本来说是一个引起全球注目的绝好机会。故选D。42C根据上文内容可知，批评家认为Ariana Miyamoto是黑色人种，不应该成为选美大赛的冠军，因为在日本几乎没有黑人模特和电视名人。故选C。43D尽管现在Ariana Miyamoto有很高的名声，但她暂时没有竞选政府官员的打算。故选D。44A海绵是吸水的。故选A。45B根据本段内容可知，Ariana Miyamoto暂时没有竞
47、选政府官员的打算，所以她对政治没有深远的考虑。故选B。第四部分语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)There are all kinds of festivals throughout the world.Festivals are held 46._ (satisfy) and please the ancestors, to honour some famous people or important 47_ (event), and to express peoples gratitude to the God for bringing them a year of ple
48、nty.For example, in India, October 2 is 48._ national festival to honour Mohandas Gandhi, the leader 49._ helped gain Indias 50_(depend) from Britain.51._(tradition), in China the Spring Festival, which 52._(celebrate) in January or February, is the most 53._(energy) and important because it is a fe
49、stival that looks forward 54._ the coming of spring.Why are all these festivals everywhere? Because during the festivals, people can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other, 55._(forget) all the daily struggle and demands for a while.【语篇解读】本文为说明文，主要介绍了全世界各国举办节日的目的，并举例说明。46to satisfy考
50、查非谓语动词。根据下文的并列不定式短语to honour and to express 可知，空处也应用不定式作目的状语，故填to satisfy。47events考查名词的数。event是可数名词，且空前有some限定，故填复数形式events。48a考查冠词。festival是可数名词，此处表泛指，且national以辅音音素开头，故填不定冠词a。49that/who 考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，关系词在从句中作主语，先行词为the leader，指人，故填that/who。50independence考查名词。名词所有格后应接名词；再根据常识可知，甘地领导印度人民赢得独立，故填
51、independence(独立)。51Traditionally考查副词。空处在句首，且有逗号隔开，故填副词Traditionally作状语修饰整个句子。52is celebrated考查时态、语态和主谓一致。空前是关系代词which，在从句中作主语，先行词为the Spring Festival，谓语应用单数；the Spring Festival与celebrate为动宾关系，应用被动语态；此处陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时，故填is celebrated。53energetic考查形容词。空处在is后作表语，且与后面的important并列，故填形容词energetic(充满活力的)。54
52、to考查介词。look forward to sth.意为“期望某事”，为固定搭配，故填介词to。55forgetting考查非谓语动词。此句的谓语动词是can get，且空前无连词，因此空处应用非谓语动词；主语people与forget构成主谓关系，故填现在分词forgetting作伴随状语。第五部分写作(满分25分)第一节单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)56Id like to thank my friend，who has been very _(慷慨的)57There is convincing _(证据)that skin cancer is linked to expos
53、ure to the sun.58The famous scientist never returned when he _(探索)the desert region(地区)in 1979.59When he woke up，he suddenly found himself _(包围)by a group of teenagers，who looked at him anxiously.60This morning，when I was walking on the street，I saw that two travellers were reading a map，looking _(困
54、惑的)【答案】56.generous57.evidence58.explored59surrounded60.puzzled第二节书面表达(共1题，满分20分)昨天，你与你的同学一起参加了“大连一日游”活动。请根据下表内容，写一篇英语日记，记述你这一天的活动。时间8月22日，星期天天气晴上午的活动参观海洋公园下午的活动在海洋游泳体会玩得开心，没感到疲累注意：1词数80左右；2日记要包括表格内的所有内容；3可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。_One possible version：August 22Sunday FineYesterday, I went to Dalian with my class
55、mates. We got there by bus early in the morning. After breakfast, we began our travel. First we took the bus to the Sea Park. There are so many different kinds of fishes that I couldnt believe my eyes. We also saw the show of dolphins. After lunch we went swimming. The sea was blue and the beach was golden. We all enjoyed ourselves in the sea.On our way home, we were very happy. Dalian is a very beautiful and modern city. This was the reason why we didnt feel tired. In all, we had a good day.
