1、单元综合检测(三).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)ATraveling to a foreign country can make you frightened if you dont know the local language.Mr.Thibault has a number of tips to help travelers manage in a destination when they dont speak the native tongue,based on his own experience.Here are a few of them.Downlo
2、ad a Language Translation AppMr.Thibault tends to rely on Google Translate and suggests that travelers find an app that works for them.Ideally,find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set youre not familiar with,or have difficulty pr
3、onouncing.Speak with Your Hands and Head“Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head,”Mr.Thibault said,“are easy ways to communicate with locals in the country youre in.”“Gestures are almost all universally understood,”he said.Learn a Few Key WordsKnowing basic words and phrases like “
4、hello”,“thank you”and “Im sorry,I dont speak your language.Do you speak English?”is a must,Mr.Thibault said.Showing that you care enough to learn some of the language before you go,and at least enough to acknowledge that you dont know more,is a form of respect and will go a long way to be liked by l
5、ocals.Work with a Local Travel AgentIf you feel particularly uncomfortable in the country youre headed to,and you have to go anyway,relying on a local travel agent who knows both your and your destinations languages can be incredibly useful.Hire a Local Tour GuideA tour guide can help you get a bett
6、er grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.Whenever Mr.Thibault visits a new country,he books a sightseeing tour with a guide on the first day of his trip.“I use this day to learn about my destination and get familiar with the language,”he said.【语篇解读】本文是一篇
7、应用文。针对不会说外语的旅行者到国外旅游提出了几条建议,包括下载翻译软件、使用肢体语言、出发前学习关键词、利用当地旅行社的帮助以及雇用当地导游。1In what situation should a language translation app be applied while traveling abroad?AWhen you have trouble pronouncing the words.BWhen you want to acknowledge your ignorance.CWhen you want to practice the local language.DWhen
8、 you feel uncomfortable in the country.A细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词“a language translation app”定位至第二段,根据该段第二句“Ideally,find one that specializes in the language you need to translate especially if the language uses a character set youre not familiar with,or have difficulty pronouncing.”可知,在该语言使用你不熟悉的字符集或者你发音有困难时
9、,你应当下载翻译软件,故A项正确。2What is the easiest way to communicate with foreigners according to the text?ADownloading a language translation app.BLearning a few key words.CUsing body language.DWorking with a guide.C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Pointing with your hands and nodding or shaking your head,Mr.Thibault said,are e
10、asy ways to communicate with locals in the country youre in.”可知,使用双手、点头或摇头,是你和当地人交流的简单的方式;据此可推知,使用肢体语言是与当地人交流最简单的方式,故C项正确。3How can you better understand the local language?ABy speaking with your hands and head.BBy learning a few key words.CBy downloading a language translation app.DBy hiring a local
11、 tour guide.D细节理解题。根据尾段第一句“A tour guide can help you get a better grasp of the local language and is a good person to practice words and phrases with.”可知,导游可以帮助你更好地掌握当地的语言,而且导游是你与其练习单词和短语的最佳人选,故D项正确。B“Smile!”I shouted,holding a yellow sign up on a busy street in Seattle.We are three thousand miles a
12、way from home on a Random Acts of Kindness and Volunteerism Road Trip.We had two aims.One was to try out our new“Smile!”signs and see how much kindness and joy we could spread in Pike Place Market.The other was to raise $80 by doing street performances,enough for gas to Portland and a small hotel ro
13、om.We werent sure how people would react to our signs.I nervously raised up our signs and shouted.“Hi,there!”to a young couple.They looked over and felt confused.Then they read our signs and broke into a smile.Before long,some tourists wanted to take a photo with us and some strangers stopped to ask
14、 us about our signs.In fact,we paid so close attention to our“Smile!”project that we forgot the other aim.Before we knew it,the sun was setting,and we had no money for our trip to Portland.We sat down to watch a blind musician play the guitar while thinking about what to do.He was packing up when a
15、passing crowd kicked down his change bowl.He stumbled(绊倒) into the crowd.We rushed to help him,but another man moved more quickly to help him.Once the musician had his money safely returned,we ran over to meet the strange helper and said,“We just wanted to praise you for your good deed.”He smiled,lo
16、oking at our signs.“Your trip reminds me of something similar I once did when I was young,”he said,“Look!Id like to donate(捐赠)”We told him,“No,thanks!We are fine.Weve collected plenty of money.”We lied.“Please let me donate.It will make me feel like Im a part of this adventure,”he insisted.And then
17、the stranger opened his wallet and pulled out four $20 bills.The money was exactly what we had intended to raise that day.We were astonishedIt seemed as if he had known somehow.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,作者一行人在志愿者旅行活动中用“微笑!”标牌来传播善意和快乐。4Whats the main purpose of the road trip?ATo spread kindness and joy.BTo invi
18、te more people to join in the trip.CTo raise money for a trip to Portland.DTo encourage people to take happy photos.A细节理解题。根据文章第一段“We are three thousand miles away from home on a Random Acts of Kindness and Volunteerism Road Trip.”可知此次志愿者旅行活动的主要目的是传播善意和快乐。5How did people react to the“Smile!”signs la
19、ter?ADisappointed. BWorried.CInterested. DMoved.C推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Before long,some tourists wanted to take a photo with us and some strangers stopped to ask us about our signs.”可知后来人们对标牌很感兴趣。6According to the last paragraph,why did the strange helper want to donate money?ABecause he felt pity for the a
20、uthor.BBecause he wanted to join in the project.CBecause he hoped to help the homeless.DBecause he felt sorry for his impoliteness.B细节理解题。根据最后一段“Please let me donate.It will make me feel like Im a part of this adventure”可知这位男士想参与到这项志愿活动中来。7What does the underlined word“astonished”in the last paragra
21、ph most probably mean?ATired. BSatisfied. CFrightened. DSurprised.D词义猜测题。根据划线词后面的“It seemed as if he had known somehow.”可知作者一行人很吃惊,好像这位男士早知道他们需要80美元一样。CWith todays pressures,play is one of the most ignored privileges (特权) of a child,and for this reason,there is a special day devoted to playWorld Pla
22、y Day.It is celebrated on 28 May each year in over 40 countries around the world. Nationally,World Play Day has been celebrated at various Toy Libraries,ECD Centers and Government Departments for the past five years.Each year has seen a new theme and a new focus,although the aim is always the samefo
23、r children to let go of the stresses of daily life and play.The theme of the inaugural World Play Day in 2014 was “we create time to play”In 2015 it was “play is fun”; 2016 focused on “play for all ages”;2017 saw the theme “sustainable (可持续的) play” take to the stage; at the heart of 2018 is “free pl
24、ay” Vanessa Mentor,the Early Childhood Development expert at Afrika Tikkun,says,“Play is of the greatest importance for the developing child.It is through play at an early age that children learn to connect with the world around them and interact with the people in their lives.Play allows them to ex
25、plore the world where they can develop new abilities,overcome fears and increase their level of confidence.It allows children to use their imagination and creativity.Physical play also leads to active lifestyles and healthy bodies.This years theme of free play is very fitting because play time is wh
26、en children feel the most free.Play time is their time.”So,whether you have children,play with them,or consider yourself “a big kid”Anyone can celebrate World Play Day on 28 May.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,主题语境是节日。目前,世界上有四十多个国家在五月二十八日这一天庆祝世界玩耍日。8Which of the following is the reason why World Play Day is created?
27、AThere is little attention paid to play.BPlay is important to childrens development.CChildren connect with the world through play.DModern children badly need a day of their own.A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“With todays pressures,play is one of the most ignored privileges(特权) of a child,and for this reason,there is
28、 a special day devoted to playWorld Play Day.”可知,由于当今各种压力,玩耍,作为孩子的一项特权遭到了忽视,为此,世界玩耍日被创建。9What is the aim of World Play Day?ATo increase childrens confidence.BTo help children ease their stress and play.CTo encourage children to lead an active lifestyle.DTo improve childrens imagination and creativit
29、y.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Each year has seen a new theme and a new focus,although the aim is always the samefor children to let go of the stresses of daily life and play.”可知,世界玩耍日的目的是让孩子释放压力去玩耍。10Which of the following can replace the underlined word “inaugural” in Paragraph 3?Aprevious Bfollowing Cspecial D
30、firstD词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“World Play Day has been celebrated.for the past five years”和本段描述可知,2014年举办了首届世界玩耍日。the previous day表示“前一天”。11Why does the author quote Vanessa Mentor?ATo introduce the theme of the 2018 World Play Day.BTo encourage us to celebrate World Play Day.CTo stress the importance of play
31、to children.DTo advise children to play freely.C推理判断题。根据Vanessa Mentor 所说的“Play is of the greatest importance for the developing child.”可知,玩耍对于孩子的成长具有重要的作用,作者通过引用她的话旨在强调玩耍对于孩子的重要性。DWhat does it take to be a good neighbour?Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbours,ones that were enjoyable and
32、 others that were to be avoided at all costs.One of the most important things in being a good neighbour is to respect a persons privacy(隐私)When someone new moves into the neighbourhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be.If you go rushing over as soon as they move in,th
33、ey may think you are going to be one of those neighbours that come over at all times of the day not respecting their privacy.It is always a good idea to be friendly to everyone in the neighbourhood.This can not only put you on good terms with them,but will also be a form of protection for your famil
34、y and home.If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard,this shows that you respect them.If you are friendly to them,they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens
35、.Another way of being a good neighbour is to be helpful in times of need.If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster(灾难),it is good to offer your help.Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street,they are willing to take the
36、time to help out a neighbour in need.In conclusion,if you respect a persons privacy,treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need,you will be a great neighbour and anyone would be happy to have you next door!【语篇解读】处理好邻里关系对我们来说很重要,那么到底如何能够做到这一点呢?首先是尊重他人的隐私,其次是待人友善,再次是乐于助人。12When some
37、one moves into your neighbourhood you should Avisit them as often as possibleBshow respect for themClearn about some of their privacyDavoid meeting themB细节理解题。根据第二段的“When someone new moves into the neighbourhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be.”可知你应该尊重他们。13If you ar
38、e getting along well with your neighbours you can Ahave your own privacyBoften visit their yardCmake close friends with themDkeep your family members safeD细节理解题。根据第三段的“This can not only put you on good terms with them,but will also be a form of protection for your family and home.”可知,邻里关系融洽可以保护你和家人的
39、安全。14Whats the main idea of the fourth paragraph?ANeighbours should help each other.BEverybody probably gets into trouble.CNeighbours should respect each other.DA friend in need is a friend indeed.A段落大意题。第四段的前一部分讲到你要乐于帮助邻居,后一部分讲到邻居也会乐于帮助你,由此可知本段的大意是:邻里之间应该互相帮助。15In the opinion of the author,neighbou
40、rs should always be Ahelpful,strong and kindBhonest,active and friendlyCrespectful,friendly and helpfulDpolite,honest and kindC细节理解题。最后一段第一句是对第二、三和四段的总结和概括,也是作者的中心观点,故选C项。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)Where would you most like to go on vacation?Paris?London?The Amazon Rainforest?Each of these destinat
41、ions is attractive. 16 As a new word,staycation refers to people staying at home during their vacation,and going sightseeing around their hometown.Staycations have become really popular recently,as a way of having an enjoyable vacation without spending too much money.There are shortcomings to every
42、positive thing,however. 17 You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest,as the atmosphere might be the same as any other time. 18 It means you wont be available for work or other activities.What can you do to make your staycation fun?Go to a nearby town,or to a fancy hotel in
43、your hometown and stay overnight.Treat yourself to room service and any other fun things the hotel has to offer. 19 You would have done it on a vacation,right?Treat yourself to this,at least for one day!Throw a small party.Think about the money you are saving by not going away.You will still save mo
44、ney,but have more fun,and you will help other people to have fun,too!Go shopping!Window shopping,or the super fun type,where you buy things!You would have bought souvenirs(纪念品) if you had gone on a vacation,so treat yourself during your staycation!The most important thing to remember is to do things
45、 that make you and your family excited! 20 AEat out for every meal!BGo on a day trip to a nearby town,or to a beach.CBut why not remain at home and enjoy a staycation?DIf you are on a staycation,you might get calls from work.EMost of the time it involves dining out more frequently than usual.FMake s
46、ure you all have fun,and when it is over,you feel refreshed.GThe trick is to make sure your friends and coworkers know you are on a staycation.【语篇解读】本文介绍了一种新的度假方式待在家里度假。16C你最想去哪里度假呢?巴黎?伦敦?还是亚马孙雨林?每一个目的地都很吸引人。下文“As a new word,staycation refers to.”解释了staycation的含义,故空格处的句子用以引出话题staycation。根据语境可知应选C项。1
47、7D上一句表示每件好事都有它的缺点。下文都是在解释在家度假的缺点,再根据下一句“You also might prevent yourself from enjoying things to the fullest,as the atmosphere might be the same as any other time.”可知,故选D项。18G下一句讲的是让他们知道你没空工作或进行其他活动。这是让朋友和同事知道你在以staycation的方式休假的目的,故选G项。19A根据下一句“You would have done it on a vacation,right?Treat yoursel
48、f to this,at least for one day!”可知此处讲的是外出吃饭犒劳一下自己。故选A项。20F上一句讲的是记住最重要的是去做让你和你的家人都激动的事情,设空处前的excited与F项中的have fun,feel refreshed呼应,故选F项。.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)Years ago I was hiking in the Himalayas and had made the mistake of changing a large amount of money into the local currency(货币)As I walked t
49、hrough the villages of the Annapurana,it soon became 21 that the people were too poor to 22 even the simplest goods.They had nothing.This meant that it was no use carrying the wad(捆) of 23 in my pack and I was a virtual(虚拟的) walking 24 compared to the local people.I grew to dislike the money and it
50、was 25 to have it in my bag.This led to a remarkable experience that 26 me deeply and its 27 has never left me.On this particular day I was left behind by my fellow hikers and found myself in a valley.As I made myself down, I noticed a young girl of around 13 28 some sheep.Like so many of the childr
51、en of the amazing Nepalese people,she was very beautiful.I couldnt help looking at her and she looked at me.As I approached her she suddenly rushed 29 to me,and without a 30 ,handed me a flower.She 31 at me for a tiny moment and then she ran away.The spirit in this lovely child had responded to some
52、thing she saw in me and her first idea was to find something to 32 Because of her 33 ,there was nothing she had 34 a single flower.The weight of my bag was never heavier than at this moment and I had just received one of the most valuable 35 I had ever had in my life.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在喜马拉雅山徒步旅行
53、时,虽然带着钱,却无处可花。那里的人都很贫穷。有一天他落后于别的人,来到了一处峡谷,遇到了一个小女孩,那女孩突然给了作者一朵花。作者觉得那是他收到的最贵重的礼物之一。21A.possible BunnecessaryCstrange DclearD根据上文的“made the mistake of changing a large amount of money into the local currency(货币)”以及空格后的too poor to.可知,当作者和其他的徒步旅行者穿过村子时,村民们的贫穷变得明显起来,故用clear。22A.own Bsupply Cobtain Dexpo
54、rtB根据此空后的“They had nothing.”可知,村民们太穷提供不了作者他们想买的东西,故用supply。23A.clothes BflowersCmoney DbricksC根据上文作者换了很多当地的钱可知,此空用money。24A.attitude BidentityCmillionaire DsourceC作者带着那么多钱,与当地的村民比,他觉得自己是个百万富翁,故答案为millionaire。25A.stubborn BembarrassingCpleasant DhonorableB作者有那么多钱也没有东西可买,这有点尴尬,故用embarrassing。26A.encou
55、raged BhurtCpersuaded DimpressedD这次经历给作者留下了深刻的印象,故用impressed。27A.effect Bshadow Cresult DlimitA根据空格后的has never left me可知,此处指这次经历带给作者的影响也很大,故用effect。28A.hurting BgatheringCcaring DfeedingD根据空格后的some sheep可知,小女孩正在喂羊,故用feeding。29A.on Bover Coff DawayB根据下文的“递给作者一朵花”可知,女孩突然朝作者走过来,用over表示从一个地方到另一个地方。30A.p
56、ause Bsmile Cword DvoiceCwithout a word没说一句话。31A.recognized BstaredCshouted DignoredB句意:她盯了我一小会儿,然后跑开了。stare at盯着,凝视。32A.offer BorganizeCeat DscheduleA根据上文“递给作者一朵花”可知,小女孩主动找东西送给作者,故用offer。offer意为“主动提供”。33A.anxiety BpovertyCmind DbagB根据上文的too poor以及空格后的there was nothing she had可知,小女孩很贫穷,故用poverty。34A
57、.besides Bexcept forCrather than Dmore thanB根据句意“除了一朵花什么也没有”可知,用except for。besides除之外(还有);except for除之外;rather than而不是;more than不仅仅。35A.experiences BfortuneCchanges DpresentsD小女孩送给作者花,这对作者来说是一件珍贵的礼物,故用presents。.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)Are you crazy about travelling?Do you have the dream of 36. (tra
58、vel)around the world?Have you ever failed 37. (start)your journey by reason of time and money?Come on!Forget all your confusion,and give 38. (your)an opportunity to realize your dream!Lets go on travelling between the lines,39. will surely touch your soul!We will guide you into seeking for the happy
59、 places in the world which are seldom known to others.Though alone,you can enjoy your travel in 40. (silent) while thinking quietly.Being fond of life and fascinated by the scenery of another country,so far the author 41. (travel)around the world and appreciated the beauty of those 42. (country)from
60、 Japan to Nepal,from India to East Timor,from Cuba to Venezuela.Following us,you will be 43. (amaze)at the wonderful scenery!After having taken many journeys,your dream of travelling around the world will surely come true.Most 44. (important),you should never miss any opportunity 45. (realize)your d
61、ream.【语篇解读】本文向我们介绍了一种特殊的旅游方式通过阅读的方式周游世界,实现你的旅游之梦。36travelling介词后用动名词作宾语。句意:你有周游世界的梦想吗?37to startfail to do sth.未能做某事。38yourselfgive一词接双宾语,即give sb.sth.,由此可知此处应该填代词,该句采用了祈使句形式,再结合空后的your可知,此空填反身代词yourself。39whichwhich引导非限制性定语从句,在从句中作主语。40silencein silence是固定搭配,意为“静静地”,在此处作状语。41has travelled根据空前的so fa
62、r可知答案。so far意为“到目前为止”,是现在完成时的标志。42countries空前的those是解题关键,暗示此处应该用名词的复数形式。43amazedamazed意为“感到惊讶的”,be amazed at对感到惊讶。44importantly副词作状语修饰全句,用逗号与其他部分隔开。most importantly最重要的是。45to realizeopportunity机会,后面应接不定式作定语。.应用文写作(满分15分)寒假即将到来,你一定想去某个地方旅游。请以“我最想去的地方”为题,写一篇英语短文。内容:1谈谈你想去这个地方的理由;2你的计划和打算。注意:1.词数80左右;2
63、适当增加细节,行文连贯。 参考范文The place I want to visit mostThe winter vacation is approaching,and it is the best part of the school year for me.The place I most want to visit is Lijiang in Yunnan Province.The reason why I want to go there is that it is a very beautiful place with many ancient buildings.Its said
64、 that the Lijiang old town has a history of more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road.The Lijiang old town is also famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges.It has been called the “Venice of the East.”I plan to stay there for a week and visit a
65、ll those scenic spots.概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Punishing children is a controversial(争议的) topic.Everybody has different opinions about how to act to correct a childs behavior.People have disagreements about whether it is good for a childs education to punish him.The word“punish”means dif
66、ferent things to different people.Punishment can be physical or emotional.Physical punishment is when the parent hits the child.On the other hand,emotional punishment is when the parent,in order to educate the child,doesnt let him watch TV,go to play with his friends,or do things like that.Although
67、many surveys and studies have showed what the correct way is to raise a child,nobody has the answer or the truth.There is no such thing as agreed standard about raising a child,so I think it will be very difficult to get everyone to agree.I think parents should love their child and give him the best
68、 education,but at the same time,they should punish the child properly if he deserves it.The parents goal is to have a good man or woman in society in the future,so sometimes you should do what is necessary to get your child to behave well. 参考范文People have mixed opinions towards punishment to childre
69、n.(要点1)There are mainly physical and emotional punishment.(要点2)As a matter of fact,it is difficult to find the agreed standard to raise a child.(要点3)Proper punishment can be instructive and necessary to children while love and education are the most important for us to make our kids behave well.(要点4)