1、第二单元过关检测(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ATorontoZooYou may think you need to look for the best zoos in the world but theres an impressive zoo right here in Canada.The Toronto Zoo is home to over 16,000 animals.The zoo also has an amazing d
2、iscovery zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats(栖息地).Another thing that makes this zoo worthy of a visit?Its conservation policy.The Toronto Zoo has helped in the effort to conserve endangered animals from all around the world,and is presently one of the very fe
3、w animal-friendly zoos in North America.BaselZooBasel Zoo,which lies in Basel,Switzerland,is a nonprofit zoo that first opened up in 1874,making it one of the worlds oldest.Rated as one of the top zoos in the world by ForbesTraveler,Basel Zoo is an awe-inspiring sight to see.There are presently over
4、 6,000 unique animals housed there.Basel Zoo has also bred(繁殖) several endangered animals,making it one of the most animal-friendly zoos,too.NationalZoologicalGardensofSouthAfricaAs the largest zoo in South Africa,there isnt much you wont see at this amazing habitat for animals.While many of the ani
5、mals have been bred and raised in the zoo,there is enough room in this vast park for the animals to run freely.Here youll find African animals and the third largest collection of fantastic trees in South Africa.If youre looking for an adventure-packed day,with its magnificent animals in a cruelty-fr
6、ee environment,a trip to Pretoria,it may be your best bet.1.How many aspects make Toronto Zoo special?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.答案B解析细节理解题。第一段中提到多伦多动物园的三个与众不同之处:动物多,有儿童发现区和动物保护政策。2.InwhatwayisBaselZoodifferentfromtheothertwo?A.Itofferschildrenaspecialzone.B.Itdoesntrunforprofits.C.Itliesonthemount
7、aintop.D.Visitorscanseeanimalsrunfreely.答案B解析细节理解题。由第二段第一句“nonprofit”可知这个动物园是非营利的,故B项正确。3.Wherecanyouseealargecollectionoffantastictreesbesidesanimals?A.TorontoZoo.B.DiscoveryZone.C.BaselZoo.D.NationalZoologicalGardensofSouthAfrica.答案D解析细节理解题。利用题干关键信息“fantastictrees”可直接定位原文对NationalZoologicalGardens
8、ofSouthAfrica的介绍,故D项正确。BThereisastoryaboutamanwholosthislegsandleftarminanaccident.Aftertheaccident,onlytwofingersonhisrighthandremained.Hewasabrilliant,creative,andeducatedman.Hehadgainedalotofexperiencewhiletravellingaroundtheworld,sohebecameverydepressedafterhisaccident.Hewasafraidthathewouldspen
9、dtherestofhislifesufferingandwouldnolongerbeabletospendhislifeinameaningfulway.Then,herealisedthathestillhadpartialfunctionofhisrighthandandcouldstillwriteeventhoughitwasverydifficult.Anideaoccurredtohim,“Whynotwritetootherpeoplewhoneedencouragement?”Hewrotetotheprisonministryaboutsendingletterstoth
10、eprisoners.Theprisonministerreplied,“Writingtotheprisonersisacceptable,butyourletterswillnotbeanswered.”Filledwithexcitement,themanknewhecouldwritehisletters.Hebegansendingone-waymessagesoflove,hope,strength,andencouragement.Hewrotetwiceaweek,testinghisstrengthandabilitytothelimit.Hepouredhisheartan
11、dsoulintohiswordsandsharedhisexperience,senseofhumour,optimism,andfaith.Itwasdifficulttowritethoseletters,especiallywithouthopeofareply.Onedayhereceivedaletterfromtheprisonministry.Itwasashortnotefromtheofficerwhomonitoredandcheckedtheprisonmail.Thelettersaid,“Pleasewriteonthebestpaperyoucanafford.Y
12、ourlettersarepassedfromroomtoroomuntiltheyfalltopieces!”Nomatterwhatcircumstanceslifemaypresent,weallhaveuniqueexperiences,abilities,andtalents.Wecandiscoverwaystoreachotherswhodesperatelyneedmessagesofencouragementandstrength.4.Beforethemanhadtheaccident,he.A.hadtouredaroundtheworldB.hadvisitedloca
13、lprisonsC.hadtrieddoingexercisetorecoverhimselfD.hadbeenfriendswiththeprisonminister答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段的“Hehadgainedalotofexperiencewhiletravellingaroundtheworld,sohebecameverydepressedafterhisaccident.”可知,在出事之前,他环游了世界。故答案为A项。5.In order to live in a meaningful way,the man began to .A.receive the school
14、 educationB.write to other people who needed encouragementC.meet the people who were depressedD.help other people who lost arms and legs答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段的“Anideaoccurredtohim,Whynotwritetootherpeoplewhoneedencouragement?”可知,为了生活得更有意义,他开始写信给那些需要鼓励的人。故答案为B项。6.From the officers short note we are told th
15、at .A.the man would be offered free paper to write letters onB.some of the prisoners were not satisfied with his lettersC.the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the manD.his letters were very popular among the prisoners答案D解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Pleasewriteonthebestpaperyoucanafford.Yourlettersarepas
16、sedfromroomtoroomuntiltheyfalltopieces!”可知,监狱方面请他用他能买得起的最好的纸。他的信一直在被传阅,直到都成了碎片。由此可推知,他的信深受囚犯的欢迎。故答案为D项。7.What can be the best title for the passage?A.StoriesAbout a Humorous PersonB.Popularity of Special LettersC.Special Letters of EncouragementD.RelationshipBetween Writers and Prisoners答案C解析标题归纳题。通
17、读文章可知,该文主要讲述了一个在事故中失去了双腿和左臂的人,为了使自己能够生活得更有意义,他开始给那些需要鼓励的囚犯写信。其中“鼓励”和“信”应是重点,故答案为C项。CIts great fun to explore new places,and it may be like an adventure,even when you know youre not the first to have been there.But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles,the following tips m
18、ay be helpful.Do the map reading if youre being driven somewhere.Itll be easier if you keep the map following the direction youre travelling in.Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or youll have to move to the back seat.Get a group of friend
19、s together and go exploring.Youll need a good map,acompass,araincoat,a cellphone to call for help in case you get lost,and a bit of spare cash for unexpected and dangerous situations.Tell someone where youre going before you set out and let him know what time you expect to be back.The purpose of the
20、 activity is in not getting lost,not in seeing how fast you can go,so always stick together,waiting for slower friends to catch up.See if your school or a club organises orienteering(越野识途比赛) activities,in which you need a map and a compass to find your way.This can be done as a sport,with teams tryi
21、ng to find the way from A to B (and B to C,etc.)in the fastest time,or simply as a spare-time activity.It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compasses and gain some practical skills.In some way,its not only good fun,but also a great way to keep fit.No matter which way you choose,its
22、 not only good fun,but also a great way to keep fit.8.Sitting beside the driver,you should .A.direct the driver when necessaryB.look ahead to see where theres a gas stationC.move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortableD.keep looking at the map to find another place to go to答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Keepl
23、ookingaheadsothatyoucangivethedriverlotsofwarningbeforehavingtomakeaturnoryoullhavetomovetothebackseat.”可知,当你坐在司机旁边的时候,你可以在必要的时候提前给司机警示,指导司机。故选A项。9.Whydoyouneedtowaitfortheslowerfriendsintheexploration?A.Toshowthemhowfastyoucango.B.Toavoidyourselforyourfriendsgettinglost.C.Tosharethefunwiththeminexp
24、loration.D.Totellthemwhatsgoingonwiththegroupmembers.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Thepurposeoftheactivityisinnotgettinglost”可知,等走得慢的朋友是为了避免有人走丢。故B项正确。10.Orienteeringactivitiescan.A.makepeopleworkfastB.helppeoplestayhealthyC.helppeopleorganiseotheractivitiesD.makepeoplegetpreparedforsports答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一
25、句中的“.itsnotonlygoodfun,butalsoagreatwaytokeepfit.”可知,越野识途比赛活动可以让我们保持健康。故选B项。11.Thetextmainlytalksabout.A.thefunofexplorationB.whattobringforexplorationC.thewaytouseamapinexplorationD.howtopreventpeoplegettinglostinexploration答案D解析主旨大意题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段中的“Buttomakesurenottogetlostorwastetimegoingroundinc
26、ircles,thefollowingtipsmaybehelpful.”可知,本文主要谈论了一些如何避免在旅行时迷路的好办法。故选D项。DIveoftenwonderedifImightdobetterasatravelagentratherthanasapsychologist.ItseemsthatIhavebeenmoredramaticallyaffectedbycertainkindsoftravelexperiencesthanIeverhave.MytriptoIcelandisafineexampleofthat.Theplanwastospendtwodaysinaremo
27、temountainhutinIceland.IwasworkingonaphotographicbookaboutwinterinIcelandandneededtocaptureimagesofthisamazingregionofhighmountainpeaks,smokyvolcanoes,andlakeswithfloatingicebergs.Themomentafterwearrived,theweatherturnedextrememakingvisibilityimpossible.Itsnowedsomuchandthewindblewsohardthatwecouldn
28、tleavethetinyhut.Tostaywarm,wewalkedaroundincirclesmuchofthedayinsidethetinyhut.Wetriedtocallforhelpbuttheradiodidnotwork.Dayafterday,wewatchedoursuppliesoffoodandfuelsgrowdangerouslyshort.Wegotacutefeverandstartedgoingforwalksandskiexpeditionsoutside.Evenwhentheweatherfinallybroke,nobodycametogetus
29、eventhoughitwasthreedaysbeyondourscheduledpickup.Bythetimetherescueteamcametopullusout,wehadallgivenuphope.Fromthenon,theworldlooksdifferenttome,asdoesmylife.Itwouldhavetakenmeyearsofpsychotherapytogettothesamepoint.Almosteveryonehasastorytotell,andinterestingly,mostoftheseexperienceswerenotaltogeth
30、erpleasantatthetime.Infact,itappearsthatthemostconstructivelife-changingjourneyswerethosethatinvolvedsomesortsofawfulanduncomfortableeventsthatforcedthepersontodevelopnewresources,increaseconfidence,andsolveproblemsinnewways.12.ThewriterwenttoIcelandto.A.enjoythenaturalbeautifulfloatingicebergsB.tak
31、ephotosabouttheregionforabookC.collectmaterialsforpsychologicalresearchD.challengethehighmountainsthere答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“IwasworkingonaphotographicbookaboutwinterinIcelandandneededtocaptureimagesofthisamazingregionofhighmountainpeaks,smokyvolcanoes,andlakeswithfloatingicebergs.”可知,选B项。13.Duringthet
32、ripinIceland,thetravellersfaceddifficultiesEXCEPTthat.A.theygotlostinthemountainB.theywereshortoffoodandfuelsC.theycouldntseethesurroundingsclearlyD.theyfailedtogetintouchwiththerescueteam答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知,选A项。14.Fromparagraph3,welearnthatthetravellers.A.wereindespairbeforetheywererescuedB.staye
33、dinthehutforthreedaysaltogetherC.gotsickbecauseofgoingskiingoutsideD.gotrescuedimmediatelytheweatherturnedfine答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Bythetimetherescueteamcametopullusout,wehadallgivenuphope.”可知,选A项。15.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisTRUEaccordingtothepassage?A.Thewriterisatravelagentwholovesdifficultc
34、hallenges.B.InIcelandtheweatherisalwaysextremeanditsnowsalot.C.Thetravellersweresodepressedthattheyneededpsychotherapy.D.Awfuljourneysmaybecomelife-changingeventsthatinspirepeople.答案D解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Infact,itappearsthatthemostconstructivelife-changingjourneyswerethosethatinvolvedsomesortsofawfuland
35、uncomfortableeventsthatforcedthepersontodevelopnewresources,increaseconfidence,andsolveproblemsinnewways.”可知,选D项。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。HowtoDealwithTravelAnxietyAbroadTravelling abroad offers many benefits.But for those suffering from anxiety,travelling i
36、n a new country they know little about can be challenging.16Take a notebook.A notebook is the perfect choice to keep your trip organised!It can be used to detail the itinerary(行程) and map important locations.17For example,whenever you feel bored,you can find a quiet place to sit and draw as you like
37、.18 The biggest travelling fears can be getting lost,losing smartphones or having passports stolen.So to deal with such nerves,think of possible ways in advance for all the situations before travelling.Socialise with strangers.19 But when youre travelling,you have to talk with others.Youll find plen
38、ty of people willing to recommend new places or share their experiences.Be proud of how far youve come.Things are not always going as you like.There is nothing better than some positive words to make yourself calm and confident.20 Dont ruin all the progress youve been making.All in all,anxiety can s
39、trike anytime.Positive thoughts and preparedness can help you go on and get lost in a new cultureyoull be glad you did!A.It is also important to record details.B.Try to keep your emotions in control.C.It can bring some other benefits as well.D.You may be a person with social anxiety.E.Create plans f
40、or some issues ahead of time.F.Fortunately,there are ways of managing this fear.G.These tips will change your opinion about travelling.答案1620 FCEDB第二部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。We were about to gather up our things and return to our car when a man
41、 came up.He looked very 21 indeed and asked us 22 if we knew that these grounds were his own.Father looked troubled and the man 23 a notice,which said that camping was strictly 24.My poor father explained that he had not seen the 25 and did not know that camping was not allowed.26 Father apologised,
42、the man did not seem satisfied.He asked Father for his name and 27.All the way home,we were so worried that hardly anyone said a word.This unpleasant thing had spoiled(损害) a wonderful day in the 28.For the rest of the week,we29 what would happen.The following Sunday,we stayed at home even though it
43、was a 30day.Aboutnoon,a large 31 stopped outside our house.We were surprised when we saw several people preparing to have a picnic in our small garden.Father got very angry and went to ask them what they thought they were doing.You can imagine how 32 he was when he saw the man who had taken our addr
44、ess the week before!Both men burst out 33 and Father welcomed the strangers into the house.We became good friends.And we learned a lesson we would never forget.Thats“Dont do to others 34 you dont like to 35 to you.”21.A.unpleasantB.politeC.strongD.pleased答案A解析由下文的“campingwasnotallowed”以及“.themandidn
45、otseemsatisfied.”可知,“我”们在此露营,那个人感到不高兴。22.A.quicklyB.angrilyC.loudlyD.curiously答案B解析由上下文以及此人说的话可推测,他说话时很生气。23.A.wroteB.staredC.readD.pointed to答案D解析由下文“.whichsaidthatcampingwasstrictly.”可知,那个人指向了一个警示牌。24.A.welcomedB.forbiddenC.plannedD.controlled答案B解析由“campingwasnotallowed”可知,此处是不允许露营的。25.A.groundB.p
46、laceC.noticeD.man答案C解析由上文的“anotice”以及下文的“didnotknowthatcampingwasnotallowed”可知,此处表示他没有看到警示牌。26.A.EvenB.WhenC.ThoughD.Because答案C解析此处前后为转折关系,因此用though。27.A.houseB.carC.reasonD.address答案D解析由下文“.whenhesawthemanwhohadtakenouraddresstheweekbefore!”可知,他问父亲要了姓名和地址。28.A.cityB.countryC.weekD.house答案B解析由语境及常识可
47、推测,“我”们是在乡村露营的。29.A.waitedB.thoughtC.wonderedD.knew答案C解析由空后的“whatwouldhappen”可知,那星期其余的几天,“我”们想知道到底会发生什么事。30.A.rainyB.fineC.goodD.sad答案B解析由上文“westayedathome”以及“eventhough”可知,尽管天气很好,但“我”们还是待在家里。31.A.manB.thiefC.carD.dog答案C解析由下文“wesawseveralpeople”可推测,好几个人到“我”们这里来露营,他们是开着车来的。32.A.happyB.afraidC.angryD.
48、surprised答案D解析父亲没有料到会是那个人,因此当他看到他时,他很吃惊。33.A.fightingB.smilingC.laughingD.exciting答案C解析由下文“andFatherwelcomedthestrangersintothehouse”可知,两人都笑了起来。34.A.thatB.ifC.whenD.what答案D解析从句中缺少做宾语的成分,只有D项可做宾语。35.A.be doneB.doC.doingD.get答案A解析这句话的意思是“己所不欲,勿施于人”。逻辑主语是you,因此youdontlike后用不定式的被动语态。第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分
49、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。Last year when Tom graduated from school,he came to Sydney.He didnt like to work on his fathers farm and hoped 36.(find) a job in the big city.He went from one company to 37. but no one wanted him.With little money 38.(leave),he got to the station,sad and 39.(tire
50、).All he wanted to do was go back to his small town.It was very late at night and the station was full of people.They were waiting to buy tickets of 40.lasttrain.He bought the last ticket,and he was very happy.At that time,a woman with a 41.(cry) baby walked to him and asked him to sell her the tick
51、et.He gave her the ticket because he thought they needed it more than he 42.(do).After the train left,he sat on the bench and didnt know where to go.43.(sudden),an old man came and said,“Youngman,I have seen 44. you did to the woman.I am the 45.(own) of a big company.I need a good young man like you
52、.Would you like to work for me?”答案36.to find37.another38.left39.tired40.the41.crying42.did43.Suddenly44.what45.owner第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你父母决定春节期间到桂林旅游,请你给你的英国笔友Jack写封信,介绍相关情况。要点如下:1.旅游时间:春节假期;2.旅游地点:广西桂林;3.你的准备:上网了解(桂林景点、其他游客的经历);4.邀请Jack来一起游玩。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考范文Dear Jac
53、k,How is everything going?Im writing to tell you a piece of good news.Last night,my parents told me that they were going to visit Guilin with me during the Spring Festival.I was very happy,because it has been such a long time since our family last went out together.I started to make some preparation
54、s.I searched the information about Guilin,such as the famous tourist sites and the delicious food.And I learned a lot from othersexperiences.I couldnt wait to go there and experience the unique scenery and culture.Would you like to come together?Im sure well have great fun.Im looking forward to your
55、 reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。Jenny was the only child in her family.She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother.Having wand
56、ered aimlessly in the street for hours,she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat.She stood beside a stand for a while,watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business.However,with no money in hand,she gave a sigh and had to leave.The seller behind the stand noticed the young gi
57、rl and asked,“Hey,girl,you want to have the noodles?”“Oh,yes,but I dont have money with me,”she replied.“Thats nothing.Ill treat you today,”said the man.“Come in.”The seller brought her a bowl of noodles,the smell so attractive.As she was eating,Jenny cried silently.“What is it?”asked the man kindly
58、.“Nothing.Actually I was just touched by your kindness!”said Jenny as she wiped her tears.“Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles,while my mother drove me out of the house.She showed no care for me.She is no merciless compared to a stranger!”Hearing the words,the seller smiled,
59、“Girl,do you really think so?I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot.But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby.Canyou number the times she cooked for you?Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”Jenny sat there,speechless and numb with shock;she remembered he
60、r mothers familiar face and weathered hands.“Why didnt I think of that?A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted.Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”On the way home,Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived hom
61、e.Approachingthedoorway,_Agentletouchonherhaircalledhermindback._参考范文Approachingthedoorway,Jenny took a deep breath.Tired and sad,she sat down in front of the house.“Where might my mother be?”shewondered.“Is she really so angry with me that she doesnt want to show me any care?”Again,the scene of the
62、 quarrel appeared in her mind.She remembered her rudeness to her mother,and she just realised that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her.Tears rolled down her cheeks.Agentletouchonherhaircalledhermindback.She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes.“Here you come!Ive been looking for you,”came the tired voice.Jenny couldnt help but throw herself into her mothers arms.“Im sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.”She expressed the sincere apology and the great gratitude.Then she felt the hug tightened.
