《UNIT1 FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLDU》单元测试题.doc

1、广东省高一英语Unit1 Festivals around the worldu单元测试题(无附听力材料)第一部分： 听力（35分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分） 请听第1段材料，回答第1和第2两个小题。（ ）1. What would the man like to drink? A. A glass of beer with ice. BA glass of milk. CA glass of beer without ice.（ ）2. What can we learn from the conversation? AThe woman dislikes surfing

2、 at all. BThe man and Jack have made up their mind to go surfing.CThe two speakers may go surfing together.请听第2段材料，回答第3至第5三个小题。（ ）3. What do the two speakers have in common? AThey both study biology. BThey take the same chemistry course. CThey both went to Death Valley.（ ）4. Why didnt the woman atte

3、nd the chemistry class on Friday? AShe was ill. BShe went on a holiday trip. CShe went out for a biology research.（ ）5. What does the woman say about Death Valley? AIt is nicer than expected. BIt is too hot for camping. CIt is the only place that she visited.请听第3段材料，回答第6至第8小题。（ ）6. Whats the probabl

4、e relationship between the two speakers?AFriends. BHusband and wife. CDoctor and patient.（ ）7. Whats the womans problem?AShe has trouble getting to sleep. BShe is tired of hard work. CShe dislikes her job.（ ）8. What does the man advise the woman to do before sleep?A Drink coffee. BRead an exciting b

5、ook. CHave a glass of milk.请听第4段材料，回答第9至第12小题。（ ）9. When did the man graduate from Harvard University? AIn 1990 BIn 1919 CIn 1999（ ）10. Where is the man working now? AIn Maryland. BIn a university. CIn the National Motors Factory.（ ）11. What does the woman probably do? AA doctor. BA manager. CA work

6、er.（ ）12. Which is NOT mentioned as the mans hobbies? APlaying the guitar. BDancing. CTravelling.请听第5段材料，回答第13至15三个小题。（ ）13. How many sons did Mrs. Brown have?AOne BTwo CThree（ ）14. What was Mrs. Brown doing when her younger son came in?AShe was doing some cooking. BShe was eating some oranges. CShe

7、 was doing some washing.（ ）15. What kind of person is the younger boy?AClever BFoolish CPolite第二节:听取信息(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分) Robbers wantedCause16 being broken into this morningReportersworkers in the shop 17 the bank18the mantall and well-built, with 19the womanSmall with short hair, wearing 20 and a br

8、own jacketListenersAnyone knowing any information should give further details to the police.第二部分： 英语知识及运用（35分）完形填空:（20分）Joe was going into his usual bar before lunch _21_ he saw a poorly dressed man fishing in a small pool of rain water.Joe stopped and watched the man for a few minutes. He saw that

9、most of the people who passed by him believed he _22_ be rather mad.Joe _23_ the man, so after a few minutes he went up to him and said _24_, “Hello, would you like to _25_ into the bar and have a _26_ with me?”The fisherman was delighted to accept his _27_, and the two men went into the _28_ togeth

10、er. Joe bought the fisherman a few drinks, and finally said to him, “Youve been _29_ outside here, havent you? How many did you manage to _30_ this morning, if I may ask?”“You are the eighth,” the fisherman answered merrily.21. A. that B. which C. when D. where22. A. must B. can C. shall D. should23

11、. A. interested B. admired C. pitied D. respected24. A. angrily B. happily C. seriously D. kindly25.A. look B. reach C. come D. enter26. A. bread B. drink C. breakfast D. tea27. A. words B. thanks C. offer D. question28. A. bar B. hotel C. restaurant D. house29. A. fishing B. running C. smiling D. c

12、rying30. A. cheat B. catch C. apologize D. gather语法填空（15分）Most Americans dont like to get advice _31_ members of their family. They get advice from “_32_(strange).” When they need advice, they dont usually go to people they know. _33_ many of them write letters to newspapers and magazines _34_ give

13、advice on many different subjects _35_(include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, _36_ even on how to buy a house or a car.Most newspapers _37_ (regular) print letters from readers with problems. Along with the letters there are _38_ written by people who ar

14、e supposed to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, _39_ are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special _40_ (train) for this kind of work.第三部分： 阅读理解（30分）ADear Betty, My roommates family wants me to celebrate Thanksgivin

15、g Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and Im excited about going, but Im a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so Im a little worried about making mistakes. Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive

16、on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that Im thankful for their kindness? Yours, Knowing NothingDear Knowing Nothing, Its a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you c

17、an bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it. You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Dont get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them. Try to relax at the dinner table. If you dont know how to use the right fork,

18、knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, dont be shy about asking the person next to you; its better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous. If you like the food, say so. Of course, youll thank the host and hostess for

19、the meal and for their kindness. Its also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after. Yours, Betty()41. Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _. A. tell Betty some good news B. ask for some advice C. answer some questions D. invite her to dinner()42. According to Betty, Knowing Noth

20、ing _ when going to a dinner party. A. can only bring some flowers B. cant bring wine C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late D. should arrive twenty minutes late()43. Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _. A. relax at the dinner table B. watch the other guests C. ask the person be

21、side him D. keep silent at tableBWhen you take a walk in any city, you often see a lot of people walking dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world, but the reason why people keep a dog has changed. In the old days people used to train dogs to protect thems

22、elves against attacks by other beasts. Later they came to realize that a dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey his master. For example, when people used dogs for hunting, the dogs would not eat what was caught without permission.These days people in the city need not protect the

23、mselves against attacks from animals. Why do they keep dogs, then? Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery. But the most important reason is for companionship. For a child, a dog is a best friend when there are no friends to play with. For young couples, a dog is also their child wh

24、en their natural children have grown up. So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship.()44.According to the passage, in the old days people trained dogs_.A. for protection against robbery B. just for funC. for companionship D. for protection against other animals

25、()45.The word companionship may mean _.A. worship B. treasure C. friendly relationship D. partnership()46.The dogs were used for hunting because _.A. they were good hunters B. they obeyed their mastersC. they were useful for protection D. they did not eat other animals()47.The most important reason

26、for people to keep dogs now is they_A. need companion B. like children C. enjoy hunting D. want to protect themselvesCAny mistake made in the printing of a stamp raises its value to stamp collectors. A mistake on a two-penny stamp has made it worth a million and a half times its face value.Do you th

27、ink it impossible? Well, it is true. And this is how it happened. The mistake was made more than a hundred years ago in the former British colony Mauritius, a small island in the Indian ocean. In 1847, an order for stamps was sent to London. Mauritius was about to become the fourth country in the wo

28、rld to put out stamps.Before the order was filled and the stamps arrived from England, a big dance was planned by the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces on the island. The dance would be held in his house and letters of invitation would be sent to all the important people in Mauritius. Stamp

29、s were badly needed to post the letters. Therefore, an islander who was a good printer, was told to copy the pattern of the stamps. He carelessly put the words “Post Office” instead of “Post Paid”, two words were seen on the stamps at that time, on the several hundred stamps that he printed.Today, t

30、here are only twenty-six of these misprinted stamps left-fourteen One-penny Reds and twelve Two-penny Blues. Because there are so few Two-penny Blues and because of their age, collectors have paid as much as 16,800dollars for one of them.()48.When a mistake is made in the printing of a stamp, the st

31、amp_.A. will be thrown away B. increases in valueC. is mot worth buying D. in worth no more than its face value()49.The mistake on two-penny stamp has made_A. a lot of trouble for the post officeB. Mauritius the fourth country to publish stamps.C. it worth half a million times its face valueD. it wo

32、rth as much as sixteen thousand and eight hundred dollars()50.Mauritius is the name of_A. an Indian island B. a province of IndiaC. a stamp D. a former colony of Great Britain()51.When was the mistake in printing made? It was made_A. not long ago B. in the 18th centuryC. in the 19th century D. after

33、 some stamps arrived from LondonDLillian Hanson, a college student, expects to graduate in about two years. What makes Mrs. Hanson different from her classmates is her age73 years. She has been studying at college, a few courses at a time, for 27 years.When Lillian Hanson graduated from high school,

34、 she went to the bank to borrow money for further education. The banker gave her no encouragement. He didnt think that a country girl should borrow money to go to college. He thought she should be at home doing work in the house or around the farm. So Lillian Hanson went home and raised a family of

35、nine children instead of going to college.Mrs. Hanson never forgot her dream of getting a higher education. When her children grew up, she tried again.She finds it is the hardest part of going back to school at her age to be sitting in class for long periods of time, because she is not as quick as s

36、he used to be. Mrs. Hanson often gets up and walks around between classes to keep from getting stiff(僵硬). At the beginning of a course in using the computer, the other students all stood up to give her a warm welcome when she introduced herself and explained why she was there and what her aims were.

37、()52.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. An Unusual Student B. A kind-hearted MotherC. A Cruel Banker D. A Strange Woman()53.What was the difference between Mrs. Henson and her classmates?A. She worked hard at her lessons B. She was much older C. She was a country girl D. She

38、 was eager to graduate from college()54.Why couldnt Mrs. Hanson go to college soon after she graduated from high school?A. Because she had got married B. Because she wanted to teach herselfC. Because she was a country girl D. Because she wasnt rich enough()55.The writer wrote the passage in order to

39、 show us that_.A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. one is never too old to learnC. Lillian Hanson was a great mother D. Lillian Hanson realized the importance of education第四部分：完成句子（10分）56、他是个不守信的男人。He is the man _.57、电影让我想起了我的童年。The film_ me _ my childhood.58.他到现在还没到。He hasnt _ _so far.59. Joh

40、n 日夜盼望着见到这位明星。John _ _ _ _ the pop star day and night.60. 昨天，他因为迟到向我道歉。 He _ _ me _ _ late yesterday.第五部分：书面表达（40分）第一节：基础写作（15分）假如你叫李华，你的美国网友Daniel 发来电子邮件向你了解中国的节日。 请给他回电子邮件，向他作简要介绍。注意：1 邮件要求包括以下内容：1） 春节是中国人最重要的节日，就像西方的圣诞节。时间：农历正月初一。2）端午节有2000多年的历史，过此节时人们吃粽子。3）八月十五中秋节， 家人赏月吃月饼 4）想了解更多信息， 请登陆.2. 词数：8

41、0左右 3邮件的开头已写好，但不计入总数4参考词汇：农历 the Chinese lunar calendar 端午节 the Dragon Boat Festival Dear Daniel, Hi, how are you? Im glad to tell you something about Chinese festivals. Yours, Li Hua第二节：读写任务（25分）阅读下文， 然后按照要求写一篇120-150词左右的英文短文。There are basically two ways of traveling: traveling in a group led by a

42、tour guide and traveling independently. By traveling in a group, you will enjoy the companionship(同伴之谊), comfort and safety of group travel, and learn more information about the place from a tour guide. So most people choose to travel in a group led by tour guide. Some people, however, prefer to tra

43、vel independently. They believe they can enjoy more freedom than those in a group. And they can also experience and explore new things by themselves. But sometimes independent travel can be very troublesome. There are some trivial( 烦琐的) things that may bother you. For example, you must be responsibl

44、e(负责任的) for your own transportation(交通) from your home to the places of interest. This includes making all connecting arrangements(安排) between your different transportation. You must also be responsible for your own accommodation(住宿)and safety.1 概括短文的内容要点， 该部分的词数大约302 就“ 自助旅游好还是组团有导游带队好”这个主题发表你个人的看法

45、，要求包括下列内容要点， 该部分的词数大约90-120：a. 你是赞成自助旅游还是组团有导游带队b. 简要陈述你的理由或实例3.参考词汇： 旅行社 travel agency 4.写作要求你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的论点， 也可以参照阅读材料的内容， 但不要照抄阅读材料中的句子。参考答案听力1-5 CCBCA 6-10 CACAC 11-15 BCBCA16 a bank 17 opposite 18 Robbers 19 long dark hair 20 blue trousers完型填空21-25 CACDC 26-30 BCAAB语言结构31 from 32 strangers

46、 33 Instead 34 that/which 35 including 36 and 37 regularly 38 answers 39 others 40 training 阅读理解41-45 BCDDD 46-50 BABDD 51-55 CABDB完成句子56 who doesnt keep his word/ who breaks his word 57 reminded of 58 turned up 59 looks forward to seeing/ meeting 60 apologized to for being基础写作Dear Daniel, Hi! How a

47、re you? Im glad to tell you something about Chinese festivals.The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people, just like Christmas in the West. It falls on the first day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Another important festival is the Dragon Bout Festival, wh

48、ich has a history of more than 2,000years. Zongzi is the popular food of this festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. In the evening, all family members gather outside, putting moon cakes on tables; they enjoy a bright full moon while talking about life.There

49、are some other important Chinese festivals. If you want to know more, please click www.chinese . Yours, Li Hua读写任务The passage tells us two major ways of traveling: traveling in a group led by a tour and traveling independently .Both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. Most people ch

50、oose to travel in a group, which I think is the best way, because the advantages are obvious.Firstly, you will enjoy the companionship when traveling in a group. Usually a tour group consists of around 20 to 40 people. There people travel together, eat together and stay in the same hotel. You will m

51、ake some new friends during the trip.Secondly, you will enjoy the comfort and safety from a group travel. Everything is pre-arranged by the travel agency. You do not have to worry about booking tickets, finding hotels, deciding where to visit, etc. Thirdly, you can learn more about the places of int

52、erest from a tour guide, and wont miss any important spot. Traveling in a group can save your time and money on information searching.In a word, traveling in a group is the best choice for me.作文一请修改下列的句子1. The Spring Festival is the most important festival, as though/ such as the Christmas Day in western.2. The Dragon Boat Festival has more than 2000 years history.3. It is on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar.4. If you want to know more, please visit/ land on/ enter www.