1、Unit 5 单元质量检测（五）选择题部分.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AInteresting Exhibitions Held in Four Different MuseumsName: the British MuseumPhone: 02073238000Website: britishmuseum. orgOpening hours: daily 10 a. m5：30 p. m.Price: FreeThis exhibition aims to show the mysteries of m
2、ummification (干尸化). From a kings daughter to a temple doorkeeper, the displays explore the identities of eight people, using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived. By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization, the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of
3、life in the Nile valley over 4,000 years, from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan.Name: the Fashion and Textile MuseumPhone: 02074078664Website: www. ftmlondon. orgOpening hours: daily 11 a. m5：30 p. m.Price: 8.80 adults, 5.50 studentsThis Fashion and Textile Museum is housing the firstever exhibi
4、tion of the classic Mexican shawl (披肩), which became famous in the 20th century. Artists, photographers and fashion and textile designers will be exhibiting their colorful works there.Name: the Victoria and Albert MuseumPhone: 02079422000Website: vam. ac. ukOpening hours: daily 10 a. m5：45 p. m； Fri
5、. 10 a. m10 p. m.Price: FreeThe Victoria and Albert Museum has dug out some of their most charming wedding dresses to record their history during the past two centuries. White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. See beautiful wedding dresses made by famous
6、designers.Name: the Science MuseumPhone: 02079424000Website: sciencemuseum. org. ukOpening hours: daily 10 a. m6 p. m.Price: FreeThis fourday festival displays the latest exciting gadgets and introduces their inventors. Visitors can explore electronics, build robots, get handson experiences with new
7、 technologies and have a go at 3D printing. There will be displays taking place throughout the festival, which is suitable for anyone aged ten and over.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个英国博物馆的展览，包括博物馆的联系电话、网址、展出时间、票价，重点介绍了展览的内容和特色。1Which number would you call if youre interested in exploring history with modern
8、technology?A02073238000.B02074078664.C02079422000. D02079424000.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一部分最后一句“By using new methods, such as CT scanning and 3D visualization . from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan”可知，大英博物馆的这一次展出使用CT扫描、可视化三维等高科技手段探索四千年以来的尼罗河河谷生活风貌；根据联系电话可知A项正确。2Which museum can you visit if you are free
9、at 8 p. m. on Friday?AThe British Museum.BThe Fashion and Textile Museum.CThe Victoria and Albert Museum.DThe Science Museum.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三部分中的“Opening hours: daily 10 a. m5：45 p. m； Fri. 10 a. m10 pm.”可知，该博物馆在周五从上午十点到晚上十点都有展出；据此可知，在周五晚上八点可以去该博物馆，故C项正确。3What can we learn about the Science Museum?AT
10、he exhibition will last a week.BIt displays CT scanning technology.CVisitors themselves can try new technologies.DMore information can be found at vam. ac. uk.解析：选C细节理解题。根据最后一部分第二句“Visitors can explore electronics, build robots, get handson experiences with new technologies and have a go at 3D print
11、ing”可知，游客可以自己尝试新技术，故C项正确。BMany people expect that they can learn a language fast. But learning a language well requires time and determination.I came to Finland four years ago. I realized soon that if I wanted to become part of the Finnish society and befriend the Finns, I would need to learn their
12、language. My roommate, who was a Finn, was very helpful, repeating words and talking slowly to me, but of course he was not a professional teacher. So I had to be a selflearner. I carried a notebook and wrote down every Finnish word I heard. I took online courses and watched learning videos. Luckily
13、 there are many chances to do that for free nowadays.For me, as for many other people, the most difficult phase (阶段) in learning a language is to start speaking it. You have to overcome your own barriers (障碍), especially the fear of making mistakes.After staying three months in Finland I found a lan
14、guage caf， which was a meeting point for Finnish language learners. As a beginner, I only knew how to introduce myself in Finnish, but there were many people to help me. It was also a relief to notice that I was not the only one struggling with the language.I want to stay in Finland and I would like
15、 to build my life here. This is why I have also worked hard to write Finnish well. I have studied Finnish even harder after I got into the University of Helsinki to study international politics. Now I am finishing my studies and I am looking for a job where I can take advantage of my Finnish skills.
16、 Although it is difficult to get a professional job here, Im not ready to give up yet.Finnish makes me feel modest as there is still much to learn. So far, all the work I have done has paid off. I feel that I_am_now_closer_to_the_Finns.4What is the most difficult stage for the author learning Finnis
17、h?ATo write it well.BTo master its grammar.CTo start speaking it.DTo write down its words.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For me, as for many other people, the most difficult phase (阶段) in learning a language is to start speaking it.”可知，学语言最难的阶段是开始说这门语言。5What does the author mean by saying “I am now closer to th
18、e Finns” in the last paragraph?AThe author has been in Finland four years.BThe author is finishing studies and looking for a job.CThe author wants to stay and build life in Finland.DThe author has made great progress in Finnish learning.解析：选D句意理解题。根据第二段中的“I realized soon that if I wanted to become p
19、art of the Finnish society and befriend the Finns, I would need to learn their language.”可知，要想融入芬兰社会，就要学好芬兰语，所以，这里说“离芬兰人更近了”，说明作者芬兰语的学习取得了巨大进步。6What can we infer from the text?ALearning a language well only requires time.BThe author may realize his/her dream finally.CThe author cant find a job at al
20、l.DFinnish is an easy language to learn.解析：选B推理判断题。从全文内容可知，作者有计划“I want to stay in Finland and I would like to build my life here.”、有努力“I carried a notebook and wrote down every Finnish word I heard. I took online courses and watched learning videos.”、“I have studied Finnish even harder.”、有进步和效果“all
21、 the work I have done has paid off. I feel that I am now closer to the Finns.”，所以作者可能最终能够实现自己的梦想。C Life can bring us down from time to time. At some point, you may find yourself in what you will consider as your darkest hour. As you try to find your way out of that bad situation, you should try to r
22、emind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful.If you look at your situation now and compare it with someone else who is in much deeper trouble than you, I am sure that youll find something to be thankful for. We all have our share of problems, but complaining about them so much on
23、ly makes us blind to the fact that there are the miracles (奇迹) which happen around us each day.When all your needs are provided, then you should be content and happy. If you have a roof over your head, some proper clothes to wear, enough food on the table, a comfortable place to sleep, clean water t
24、o drink and you are free to make your own choices, then you should be happy and grateful. Many people all around the world, especially those who are at war or those in very poor countries, would_give_anything_to_be_in_your_shoes.Even if you lose all your money or possessions and your heart is broken
25、 for some reason, as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained. If you have a few good friends who will be there to support or help you, then be glad because true friends are hard to find. As long as you have someone to love and someone to love you back, then you are
26、 a very fortunate person. Remember to be patient and trust that things will get better.语篇解读：本文为议论文，题材为日常生活类。生活中难免会出现不顺利的时候，我们要心存感激，看到光明的前方。7What are we told to do when life brings us down?ATo remind ourselves to keep calm.BTo find a way out of the situation soon.CTo fight against the bad situation b
27、ravely.DTo know there is something to be grateful for.解析：选D细节理解题。由第一段“. you should try to remind yourself that there will always be a reason to be grateful”可知，作者说在情况不顺的时候，我们要明白我们仍有值得感恩的地方。8That we complain about the bad situation only results in _.Alosing others supportBignoring something goodChavin
28、g a far worse situationDtaking everything for granted解析：选B推理判断题。由第二段“.but complaining about them so much only makes us blind to the fact that there are the miracles which happen around us each day”可知，作者说过多的抱怨只会导致我们看不到身边的奇迹。9By “would give anything to be in your shoes”， the author means many people _
29、.Areally admire your shoesBare in a better situation than youCwould like to be in your situationDnever know the value of your shoes解析：选C句意理解题。画线句之前都是对“你”的情况的描述，这些都好过于许多人，尤其是那些身处战争或贫困中的人。他们会愿意付出一切与你交换。10According to the author, as long as you are still alive, _.Ayou should be content and happyBwhat y
30、ouve lost will be back soonCyou will certainly lead a life you likeDyou will have a chance to get what youve lost back解析：选D细节理解题。由最后一段“.as long as you are still alive, then everything you have lost can be regained”可知，作者说只要你还活着，你失去的一切就可能被重新获得。.阅读七选五(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
31、项为多余选项。Ways to Make You a Faster LearnerAre you dreaming of becoming a faster learner? Try the following tips and make progress._11_ Before you can start experimenting with different studying methods, you need to first understand what type of learner you are. This is a really important step.Use the
32、right tools._12_ There are plenty of websites, online tools and smartphone apps that will help improve your skills in planning, writing and time management.Train your brain to accept new information.Your brain needs continual training if you want to improve your learning ability. One way to achieve
33、this goal is to create a special learning space in your home. Youll also need a fixed period of time that youll use to study. _13_Get some exercise.Physical activity is good for your body, but your brain needs it too! _14_ If you keep yourself active through light exercise, you will be ready to lear
34、n faster.Take a lot of notes. Only few people are able to remember information as they read it. If youre not one of those people, you completely need to start taking notes. _15_ That will help you remember all the other things youve learned.AWork on the atmosphere.BExamine your learning style.CIts n
35、ot so hard to find a peaceful place.DWrite down only the most important information.ETechnology has the power of making everything easier.FLight exercise, such as yoga, can help you learn much faster.GThis will make your brain ready to accept the information it gets.答案：1115BEGFD.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满
36、分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。An elephant named Bozo was huge but gentle. However, one day Bozo _16_. He almost attacked the man who cleaned his cage, and _17_ children at the circus (马戏团). So his owner decided to _18_ the giant.To earn money, the owner held a cruel _19_. He sold
37、tickets to _20_ Bozos execution (行刑). On the day, three men rose to aim their guns at the animal. Just before the _21_was given to shoot, a man stepped out and said to the elephants owner, “Sir, this is _22_. Bozo isnt a bad elephant.”“But he is，” the man argued. “We must kill him _23_ he kills some
38、one.”“Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage，” the visitor begged, “and Ill _24_ to you that he isnt a bad elephant.”After some moments of discussion, the owner _25_ agreed to allow the man in. Before the elephant rushed towards him, the man began to _26_him. Bozo seemed to immediately _27_down
39、upon hearing the mans words. After a while, the animal _28_lifted the man up and carried him around his cage before carefully putting him back at the door.As the cage door closed _29_him, the man said to Bozos owner, “You see, hes a good elephant. His _30_ is that hes an Indian elephant and understa
40、nds one _31_.” He explained Bozo needed someone who could speak his language. “Sir, I _32_ that you find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant. If you _33_， youll have no problems.”People also become discouraged and angry when they arent _34_， but great relationships are formed by pe
41、ople who speak each others language. When people understand what you understand, youre speaking their language! Its the beginning of true _35_.语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文，题材为寓言故事类。一头平时温柔的大象突然变得暴躁起来，为什么呢？因为像人一样，它也需要交流，需要理解。16A.fledBgrewCdied Dchanged解析：选D由本空前的gentle和本空后的“almost attacked the man”可知，这头大象突然变了。17A.ple
42、ased BfrightenedCjoined Dchallenged解析：选B由“attacked the man who cleaned his cage” 可知，大象的行为吓坏了小孩。18A.punish BsellCkill Dcure解析：选C由下文“We must kill him”可知，大象的主人决定杀死大象。19A.exhibition BpartyCmeeting Dsituation解析：选A由“He sold tickets to _ Bozos execution”可知，大象的主人决定举办一个行刑展示会。20A.perform BplanCmonitor Dwitnes
43、s解析：选D由“He sold tickets”可知，许多人买票来观看行刑。21A.right BsignalCchance Ddecision解析：选B由“three men rose to aim their guns at the animal”可知，准备工作已经做好，只等开枪的指令了。22A.unimportant BimpossibleCunnecessary Duncommon解析：选C由下文“Sir, give me two minutes alone in his cage， the visitor begged” 可知，此人认为没有必要杀掉大象。23A.before Bbec
44、auseCif Dthough解析：选A大象的主人决意要杀死大象，所以他说在大象杀人之前杀死大象。24A.promise BshowCrefer Dprove解析：选D由下文内容可判断，此处意为向大象主人证明大象不是坏大象。25A.almost BfinallyCsuddenly Dvoluntarily解析：选B由“After some moments of discussion” 可知，讨论之后，大象的主人终于同意放此人进去。26A.speak to Bplay withClook after Dsmile at解析：选A由下文“upon hearing the mans words”可知
45、，此人进了大象的笼子之后就开始与大象讲话。27A.sit BcomeCquiet Dsettle解析：选C原本大象是粗暴的，听了此人的话以后就平静了下来。28A.rudely BgentlyCcoldly Dheavily解析：选B由“carefully putting him back”可知，大象的动作很轻柔。29A.for BwithCunder Dbehind解析：选D此人出了笼子之后，门随后就关上了。30A.idea BproblemCwish Dtruth解析：选B此处应指大象由原来的温柔变得暴躁这一问题。31A.lesson BsentenceClanguage Dperson解析
46、：选C由“Bozo needed someone who could speak his language”的提示可判断。32A.insist BorderCensure Dsuggest解析：选D由“that you find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant”可知，此处是在向大象的主人提建议。33A.work BagreeCdo Dlike解析：选C此空代指“find someone to come in sometimes and talk to the elephant.”。34A.understood Btru
47、stedCsupported Dcared解析：选A由“When people understand what you understand, youre speaking their language”的提示可判断。35A.love BcommunicationCfriendship Dstory解析：选B交谈之中相互理解是真正交流的开始，由此可判断选B项。非选择题部分.语法填空 (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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Just one cigarette a day is enough _36_ (raise) th
48、e risk of heart disease by around 50 per cent. The review of more than 140 scientific studies _37_ (lead) by Professor Allan Hacksaw from the UCL Cancer Institute at University College London states “No safe level of smoking _38_ (exist) for cardiovascular (心脏血管的) disease”As smoking has fallen out o
49、f fashion in Britain, a quarter of people report only _39_ (have) one to five cigarettes a day. Those who smoke just once every 24 _40_ (hour) may assume their risk of health problems is very small. That is _41_ (certain) the case for lung cancer, in _42_ one cigarette has approximately five per cen
50、t of the risk of smoking 20 of them.But the review found cutting down significantly has little effect on the risk of heart disease. Among 100 people who smoke 20 cigarettes a day, approximately an extra seven people will suffer a heart attack because _43_ the habit. And for 100 who smoke one cigaret
51、te a day, an extra three will have a heart attack.The researchers say _44_ (they) findings have important consequences for many smokers and health professionals who believe that smoking only a few cigarettes carries little _45_ no harm.36. to raise考查不定式作宾语的用法。be enough to do sth.意为“足够做某事”。37led考查过去分
52、词作定语的用法。因lead与studies之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，且lead所表示的动作已发生，故填led。38exists考查时态和主谓一致。设空处所在句叙述的是一般事实，应用一般现在时，且主语为“No safe level of smoking”，故填exists。39having考查动词ing形式作宾语的用法。report doing sth.意为“告知做某事”。40hours考查名词复数。由“24”可知此处用名词复数，故填hours。41certainly考查副词。设空处修饰整个句子，故用副词certainly(确定地)。42which考查关系代词。“in设空处”引导非限制性定语从句，
53、补充说明case，故填which。43of考查介词。because of意为“因为”。44their考查代词。设空处修饰名词 findings，故填their。44or考查连词。little与no harm之间是选择关系，故此处应填or。.应用文写作(满分15分)假设你是李华，想与来自本校不同班级的两名男生和两名女生组建一支乐队。你们几个都喜欢流行音乐和现代舞蹈，但是你们有好多问题没有解决，请你就这些问题给知名音乐人Mr. Cousins 发一封电子邮件，寻求帮助。你们的问题如下：1初期演唱的歌曲宜多样还是一种风格？2每周末排练是否足够？3怎样获得较多的表演机会？ 4希望他能为乐队取个名字。注
54、意：1.词数80左右2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3注意书写要整洁流畅。 参考范文：Dear Mr. Cousins, Since you are a wellknown musician, Im writing this email to ask you for some advice on how to form a band.I, together with two boys and two girls from different classes in our school, want to form a band. We are all fond of pop music and
55、modern dance, but we still have many problems to solve. Id like to know whether we should play one kind of music or different styles to start with. And is it enough to practice only at weekends? How can we get more chances to perform? In addition, wed appreciate it if you would come up with a name f
56、or our band.Thanks for your considering our above questions, Mr. Cousins. Im looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely，Li Hua.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。 When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity (团结). To show this, she held up one
57、chopstick, representing one person. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the tied chopsticks. This lesson about family unity stayed with the daughters as they grew up. Helene An and her
58、family own a large restaurant business in California.However, when Helene and her husband Danny left their home in Vietnam in 1975, they didnt have much money. They moved their family to San Francisco. There they joined Dannys mother, Diana, who owned a small Italian sandwich shop. Soon afterwards,
59、Helene and Diana changed the sandwich shop into a small Vietnamese restaurant. The five daughters helped in the restaurant when they were young. However, Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because she thought it was too hard. Eventually the girls all graduated fr
60、om college and went away to work for themselves, but one by one, the daughters returned to work in the family business. They opened new restaurants in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Even though family members sometimes disagreed with each other, they worked together to make the business successful.
61、Daughter Elizabeth explains，“Our mother taught us that to succeed we must have unity, and to have unity we must have peace. Without the strength of the family, there is no business.” Their expanding business became a large corporation in 1996, with three generations of Ans working together. Although
62、 they began with a small restaurant, they had big dreams, and they worked together. Now they are a big success. 参考范文： Helene An once tied several chopsticks together to show her young daughters the strength of family unity. (要点1) Helene An and her family had a large restaurant, which was changed from a small Italian sandwich shop. (要点2) Influenced by what Helene had said, the daughters all returned to work in their family business after growing up. (要点3) They worked together and had big dreams, and made the business successful finally. (要点4)