1、单元综合检测(四)(时间:100分钟;满分:120分).阅读理解(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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AInternational Mens Day is held on November 19th every year.To mark this day,we have chosen a number of macho(男子气概的)holidays suitable for men who want to be men and do manly things.For the hunterA trip to 7th Ris
2、e in Cornwall,England,offers the most exciting experience.A stay in the traditional Cornish farmhouse on the bank of the River Fal is filled with activities that will put hairs on your chestThe price is 275 per person for two nights,including all activities and food.For the whisky(威士忌) expertsThe so
3、uthernmost island of the Inner Hebrides,Islay is home to whisky factories,including its most famous Laphroaig,known for its strong taste.Visiting the island is more about whisky tours,of which the Laphroaig tour is a must;there are also plenty of opportunities for birdwatching,fishing and playing go
4、lf.For the wellreadA new hotel in Tokyo,known as an“accommodation(住宿) bookshop”,has opened.Book and Bed offers beds hidden behind library shelves filled with 1,700 books in Japanese and English.You can be sure to see plenty of rich furniture and wonderful books.For the lone wolfFind loneliness in th
5、e wildest reaches of Britain,beyond valleys and across mountains,and then after a long,soulsearching hike,settle down for the night in a simple shelter known as a bothy(茅屋)There are more than 100 across the UK,most in Scotland.They are actually stone “tents” with no promise of running water,electric
6、ity,or beds,but they can offer shelter,and are free to use.【语篇解读】本文是一篇旅游广告。文章主要推荐了适合男性强身健体和修身养性的度假胜地。1The underlined phrase “put hairs on your chest” probably means the activities will Amake more hairs grow on your chestBmake you stronger and manlierCmake your hair attractiveDbe of great benefit to
7、youB推理判断题。根据第一个小标题下的文字可知,男性朋友可以到英国Cornwall郡的7th Rise体验野外探险,参加各种强健体魄的活动。2What can you do on the island of the Inner Hebrides?ataste a famous whiskybvisit a beer factorycwatch golf matchesdwatch birdsego fishingAacdBbdeCbceDadeD细节理解题。根据第二个小标题下的“Visiting the island is more about whisky tours,of which t
8、he Laphroaig tour is a must;there are also plenty of opportunities for birdwatching,fishing and playing golf.”可知,答案应选D项。3If you like reading,you are likely to choose to Asettle down in a local bothyBtravel to Cornwall,EnglandCstay on the island in IslayDtravel to Tokyo,JapanD细节理解题。根据第三个小标题下的文字可知,东京有
9、家新开业的书店旅馆,房间四周摆放有大量的图书,这对喜爱阅读的游客来说是一个好去处。4The least expensive accommodation is the one offered to the Alone wolfBbook loverCwhisky expertDhunterA细节理解题。根据全文和最后一段的“.but they can offer shelter,and are free to use.”可知,各度假胜地的住宿费用中,独行侠青睐的苏格兰高地简陋的茅屋是免费使用的。BAmong a group of middleaged men and women,who were
10、 discussing bringing about quality education(素质教育),was a young man dressed in a white shirt.Within minutes,he was called onto the dais(讲台)Twentytwoyearold Babar Ali was surrounded(围着) by educators from across India.He was popularly known as the worlds youngest headteacher.The school that Babar start
11、ed in poor Bhabta village has completely changed.When he was nine years old,he had only eight students in his school.Now the school has 300 students and 10 teachers.The school is called Ananda Siksha Niketan.It is recognized by the West Bengal government.Today Babar is a student in the morning.He is
12、 learning English literature at Berhampore Krishanath College.But he comes home in the afternoon to teach his students.Babar was discussing education at the National Summit on Quality in Education (NSQE)The meeting was held in Bangalore,capital of Karnataka State in southern India.“It all started as
13、 a game when I used to teach my sister,my first student in my backyard.Later,some children from the village often came to my classes and that was how the school was born,”he said.His biggest achievement is that six of his students have now started teaching in his school after their college hours.In
14、another month,Babars dream of a school building will soon come true.Many people,a large part of whom are from Karnataka,have helped him realize the dream.They have given his school a lot of money.Although he has received so much attention and recognition,he is still not fulfilled“There are people in
15、 my village who do not go to school.And there is a long way to go as so many children still need to receive an education,”he says.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了一位来自印度的年轻校长。5Where were Babar and the middleaged people?AAt Babars college.BIn a class for children.CIn the village of Bhabta.DAt an important meeti
16、ng.D细节理解题。由第四段中的“Babar was discussing education at the National Summit on Quality in Education(NSQE)”可知,Babar和那些中年人正在参加一个有关教育问题的会议,故选D项。6Ananda Siksha Niketan was created by ABabar AliBsix college studentsCa woman in Bhabta villageDthe West Bengal governmentA细节理解题。由第二段中的“The school that Babar starte
17、d in poor Bhabta village”和“The school is called Ananda Siksha Niketan.”可知,这所学校是Babar Ali创办的,故选A项。7What does the underlined word“fulfilled”in the last paragraph probably mean?AAngry.BSatisfied.CWorried.DSurprised.B词义猜测题。由该段中Babar所说的话可知,他仍牵挂着那些未能接受教育的孩子,所以他现在还不感到满足,故选B项。8What would be the best title f
18、or the text?AHigher Education in IndiaBProblems with Ananda Siksha NiketanCBabar Ali:The Worlds Youngest HeadteacherDNSQE:A Meeting That Makes a Difference in IndiaC标题归纳题。总览全文可知,文章主要介绍了一位世界上最年轻的校长Babar Ali,故选C项。CAn international group of coffee experts has considered Ethiopias coffee as the best in
19、the world.Coffee is a top export(出口物) of the country.But at home,it is seen as national pride.Ethiopians feel good about their coffee,and enjoying a drink with friends is a long tradition.Some people say the climate produces quality beans.Morton Wennersgarrd is a coffee importer.He said,“Ethiopia ha
20、s different ancient types of coffee.They are planted in places with perfect soil,perfect altitude,and climates that are really suitable for coffee processing.”Finding the best quality beans is often an issue of taste.The process is known as cuppingtasting and comparing coffee from different roasted
21、beans,grading and then pricing them.But before international experts come to taste,coffee beans are studied in small coffee laboratories.Helen Assefa,a lab technician,describes the process,“When the coffee comes to the lab,we assess(评价) its quality first by recording the details.Then we weigh the mo
22、isture(水分) level and we examine the beans for analysis.After that we grind(磨碎) the coffee beans and taste the samples.In the end we check for defective(有瑕疵的) beans.” Mubarik Abaoli is a lab worker.He says that testing is a very difficult and long process.“We select out the defects by hand.And we sel
23、ect out the defect according to the defect types.”Ethiopia has got a lot of money by exporting coffee to more than 120 countries.The country has an export revenue(税收) of more than 840 million a year.But not all the best coffee leaves Ethiopia.Forty percent of the coffee grown in the country stays th
24、ere.It remains an important part of everyday life at work,at home and at ceremonies.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界上最好的咖啡埃塞俄比亚的咖啡。9Ethiopians attitude towards coffee may best be described as AproudBrelaxedCbraveDdoubtfulA细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句“But at home,it is seen as national pride.Ethiopians feel good about th
25、eir coffee.”可知,咖啡是让埃塞俄比亚人引以为傲的东西,故A项正确。10The third paragraph is mainly about Athe ways of making coffeeBthe process of assessing the coffeeCthe tips on planting the best coffeeDthe influence of the coffeeB段落大意题。通读第三段内容可知,本段主要是介绍咖啡的评定过程,故B项正确。11What can we learn from the last paragraph?AMore than 120
26、 countries export coffee to Ethiopia.BCoffee plays an important role in Ethiopians life.C40% of the coffee grown in Ethiopia is exported.DEthiopians earn their living by exporting coffee.B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It remains an important part of everyday life at work,at home and at ceremonies.”可知,咖啡在埃塞俄比亚人的工作、
27、家庭及仪式等日常生活中有着重要的作用,故B项正确。12What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo advertise the coffee in Ethiopia.BTo comment on coffee experts work.CTo introduce the best coffee in the world.DTo recommend activities in Ethiopia to tourists.C写作意图题。根据文章内容,特别是根据文章第一句“An international group of coffee experts has
28、 considered Ethiopias coffee as the best in the world.”可知,本文主要是介绍埃塞俄比亚的咖啡是世界上最好的咖啡,故C项正确。D“Farm to table”is the name of a movement that encourages people to eat locally grown food.The farmtotable idea has become more popular in recent years.But there is also a movement that brings “table to farm”Its
29、 purpose is to connect people to the land and to honor local farmers by creating a sort of restaurant without walls.Its founder,Jim Denevan,got the idea for this kind of“culinary adventure (美食探险)”, as he calls it,ten years ago.He recently prepared tables for more than a hundred people at Briars Farm
30、 in Virginia.He and his eightmember team arrived the night before.Chefs (厨师) from a local restaurant prepared the dinner.Jim Denevans brother is a farmer and he himself is a former chef.He thought that the idea of a meal served right on the farm made sense,though not everyone agreed.“But I wanted to
31、 make the idea work,so I decided to cross the country,”said Denevan.“I went all the way across the United States and set the table on farms,ranches (大牧场) and beaches,and all the places where food comes from.”“This kind of event connects us with a lot of enthusiastic people,people that we can form re
32、lationships with,”said Matt Szechenyi,who operates Briars Farm.The tour of the farm ends at the dinner table.The meats in the meal come from Matt Szechenyis farm.The vegetables come from nearby farms.Guests and local farmers sit together.Annoica Ingram came with a friend.“The food is wonderful.I app
33、reciate their hard work.I see everything they have to do to take care of the animals and make sure they are wellcaredfor.Without them,I think,well have big problems,”she said.【语篇解读】 你听说过“餐桌到农场”这项活动吗?它旨在把餐桌移到田边去,让人们更充分地接触田地和农民们的劳作,尊重农民们的辛苦付出。13What is the main purpose of the movement“table to farm”?A
34、To provide people with healthy food.BTo help farmers earn more money.CTo honor farmers for their hard work.DTo encourage people to work less and practice more.C细节理解题。根据文中对“table to farm”的介绍可知,这项活动旨在把餐桌移到田边去,让人们更充分地接触田地和农民们的劳作,从而尊重农民们的辛苦付出。14Annoicas attitude towards farmers work is AworriedBgrateful
35、CdoubtfulDsupportiveB推理判断题。文章最后一段引用了Annoica的观点,她认为近距离接触农民的劳作和生活之后,人们会意识到正是他们的辛苦劳作才有餐桌上的美食,她感激农民们的辛苦劳动,她认为没有他们,人们将会面临巨大的问题,由此可知她对农民们的辛苦工作是感激的。15What kind of writing is the passage likely to be?AA travel guide.BA news report.CA diary.DPopular science.B文章出处题。本文介绍了一项新兴的活动“餐桌到农场”,最有可能是一篇新闻报道。.阅读七选五(共5小题;
36、每小题2.5分,满分12.5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,选项中有两项为多余选项。You probably know that exercise is the key to reducing depression,but you might not know why.Here are some tips for exercising when youre depressed.Change your view of “exercise”Forget “exercise”Instead,think “being active” or “having fun” 16
37、Besides,it gives you a bigger benefit. 17 Taking part in physical activities with others supports you in doing those activities.Ask friends what activities theyre doing or they would like to start doing,and join them.Other choices include hiring a personal trainer,joining an exercise group or going
38、to a class.Try an experiment. 18 Or go to the gym every Monday,Wednesday and Friday.Even if youre feeling too tired to do any actual exercise,still go to the gym,park your car,walk in,change into workout clothes,and pick up a 5pound weight.If youre really so tired that you dont want to do anything e
39、lse,thats totally fine.Take it outside.Nature has a great effect on our feelings and decreases depressive symptoms.Even just looking at images of lakes and trees helps. 19 Or walk on a treadmill(跑步机) by a window.Tie it to a goal.Korb said,“When you connect your exercise to a longterm goal,it helps y
40、our brain forget momentary discomfort and makes your exercise more satisfying.” For example,Korb started getting active because it made playing sports more enjoyable.Figure out whats truly important to you. 20 AMove with someone else.BSign up and go to exercise classes.CIts a lot easier to do someth
41、ing simple.DRemind yourself of your goal regularly.ERemember your partner to keep you company.FTake a walk around your neighbourhood or a local park.GThis increases your chances of actually moving your body.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了锻炼是减少压抑的关键,并给出了五条锻炼的具体建议。16G根据空后句的内容可知,空处也应是介绍Forget “exercise”的好处;观察备选项
42、可知,G项“This increases your chances of actually moving your body.”符合语境,故选G项。17A本段第一句“Taking part in physical activities with others supports you in doing those activities.”建议我们要和他人一起参加体育锻炼,与A项“Move with someone else.”语意一致,故选A项。18B横线后一句“Or go to the gym every Monday,Wednesday and Friday.”属于另外一种锻炼的方法:定期
43、锻炼。与B项“Sign up and go to exercise classes.”语意一致,故选B项。19F横线前两句告诉我们自然对减轻压抑症状有很大的影响,甚至只是看看湖泊和树也会有帮助。F项“Take a walk around your neighbourhood or a local park”与本段主旨相符,故选F项。20D本段的主题是“Tie it to a goal.”D项“Remind yourself of your goal regularly.”与本段中心思想一致,故选D项。.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D
44、四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When he was young,Emmett Diggs liked nothing more than boxing.He even 21 a national prize in 1961. 22 at age 45,he wasnt able to move as usual.A doctor told him he had Parkinsons disease (帕金森病)At first,he thought nothing of it until one day while cleaning the floor on his hands
45、and knees,he found that he couldnt get up without 23 After that,he began to feel 24 and showed no interest in doing anything.It was the 25 period Emmett had experienced.One morning,Emmetts wife,Patty,shared with him a newspaper story about a man with Parkinsons disease who practiced a 26 training ca
46、lled Rock Steady Boxing (RSB),which 27 shadow boxing (拳击练习) with strength training.So,Emmett decided to turn to John,the local program director,for help.When they first met,John 28 Emmett boxing gloves and let him take over a heavy bag.Just putting on the gloves brought wonderful 29 back for Emmett.
47、When John said,“Hit the bag.” Emmett did as he was told.“It felt 30 as the bag was hitting back,” Emmett said excitedly.Soon,Emmett 31 a regular RSB class of a dozen people who were dealing with Parkinsons disease like him.Emmetts boxing skills impressed them all and soon they became friends.Over ti
48、me,the class became something of a(n) 32 group in which they could share their pains and hopes.“I had thought Parkinsons disease was going to 33 everything that mattered to me,” Emmett has written.“ 34 ,it didnt change my love for boxing and gave me a 35 to know a new group of guys who are optimisti
49、c and supportive.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了拳击手Emmett Diggs患帕金森病后,虽然经历过一段黑暗期,但最终在妻子的帮助下重新振作,重拾拳击事业并结识了一群积极向上、乐于助人的病友的故事。21A.wonBmadeCbroughtDlostA根据前文的“Emmett Diggs liked nothing more than boxing.”及even表示的递进关系可知,Emmett Diggs热爱拳击,甚至还获过大奖。22A.GraduallyBUnfortunatelyCSecretlyDRecentlyB根据后文的“A doctor told him
50、 he had Parkinsons disease.”可知,很不幸,Emmett Diggs不再行动如常。23A.questionBpermissionChelpDreasonC起初,Emmett对医生的话不以为意,直到有一天他发现如果没有他人帮助无法独立站起来,才意识到问题的严重性。24A.delightedBamazedCdisappointedDpuzzledC根据后文“showed no interest in doing anything.It was the period Emmett had experienced”可知,意识到病情后,Emmett开始一蹶不振,他的人生进入了人
51、生最黑暗的时期。25A.bestBdarkestCshortestDbusiestB参考上题解析。26A.mentalBsocialCphysicalDtechnicalC根据后文“which shadow boxing with strength training”可知,报纸上的那名男子把拳击练习和力量练习结合起来创造了一个名为RSB的训练,主要针对的是体能练习。27A.comparesBmatchesCconfusesDcombinesD参考上题解析。28A.handedBboughtCsoldDsentA根据下文“and let him take over a heavy bag”可知,
52、John把拳击手套递给Emmett并让出一个大沙袋供他训练。29A.honorsBstoriesCregretsDmemoriesD根据空前“Just putting on the gloves brought wonderful”可知,一戴上拳击手套,Emmett关于拳击的美好记忆全都涌上了心头。30A.difficultBgreatCsoftDdangerousB根据后文“Emmett said excitedly.”可知,能够练习拳击,Emmett感到很高兴。31A.leftBtaughtCjoinedDmissedC根据上下文可知,没过多久,Emmett就参加了一个RSB的定期训练课程
53、,并结识了很多跟他一样身患帕金森症的病友。32A.interestBpressureCsupportDrescueC根据后文的“in which they could share their pains and hopes”可知,这个班级的成员们在一起分享他们的痛苦与希望,相互扶持,相互支撑。33A.take upBtake awayCput offDput outB根据前文的Emmett患病后不能动弹,一度让他崩溃,再结合had thought可知,他原以为帕金森病会把他的一切都夺走。34A.ThusBBesidesCInsteadDHoweverD根据前文“I had thought”及后
54、文“it didnt change”可知,前后文之间是转折关系。35A.chanceBhopeClessonDdreamA根据上下文可知,帕金森病没有改变Emmett对拳击的热爱,还让他有机会结识了一群积极向上、乐于助人的病友。.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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。How time flies! I will be a senior high school student this term.I am very excited and nervous.I feel excited because I 36. (lea
55、rn) more knowledge from my new teachers.37. (especial),I can learn more about English,math,physics,chemistry and biology.I think they are 38. (interest)I can meet many new 39. (friend) in senior high school as well.I think they,my new friends,will be friendly and kindhearted.I believe I will get alo
56、ng well 40. all of my new classmates.41. the saying goes,“A friend is 42. (easy) to be lost than found.” If you want to make friends with others,you should treat 43. (they) true heartedly.It is really hard,44. I will try.I feel nervous because I heard that it is difficult 45. (study) in senior high
57、school.I think I will meet many problems and fall through many times.But its nothing serious,because I know if I work hard,I will be successful at last.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。描述了一个高中新生在新学期前的兴奋、忐忑和决心,展示了他丰富的内心活动。36will learn考查时态。句意:我很兴奋,因为我将从新老师那里学到更多的知识。可知, “学到更多的知识” 是发生在未来的事情,故用一般将来时,答案为will learn。37Espec
58、ially考查词性转换。句意:尤其是,我可以学到更多的英语、数学、物理、化学和生物知识。修饰整个句子时要用副词形式,故答案为Especially。38interesting考查词性转换。空格处作表语,说明句子主语的性质,要用形容词,故用interesting,意为 “有趣的”。39friends考查名词的数。空格处作meet的宾语,空格前面又有many修饰,friend是可数名词,要用复数形式,故答案为friends。 40with考查介词。句意:我相信我会跟所有的新同学相处融洽。get along well with是固定搭配,意为 “与相处融洽”,故答案为with。41As考查定语从句。句
59、意:俗话说, “得朋友难,失朋友易。” as the saying goes意为 “常言道,俗话说,正如谚语所说” ,是as引导的非限制性定语从句,as在从句中作goes的宾语,意为 “正如”。42easier考查形容词比较级。根据句中的 “than found” 可知答案要用比较级,故用easier。43them考查代词。句意:如果你想跟别人交朋友,你就要真心实意地对待他们。联系上文的 “If you want to make friends with others” 可知空格处指代的是friends,空格处作treat的宾语,要用宾格,故答案为them。44but考查连词。真心实意对待别人
60、很难,但是我会努力去做。前后分句之间是转折关系,故用转折连词but。45to study考查非谓语动词。句意:我觉得紧张,因为我听说,在高中学习很难。在“It isadj.不定式”结构中,it是形式主语,真正主语是不定式,故答案为to study。.写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)肥胖已经成为危害人们健康的严重问题,中小学生的肥胖趋势更为明显。你们班对此展开了讨论。根据不同的观点,写一篇80词左右的短文。观点原因支持肥胖危害健康,应该节食、锻炼、预防肥胖,已经超重的应该采取措施减肥。反对中学生处于长身体的时候,减肥会影响身体发育,也会影响学习,因此应该顺其自然。参考词汇
61、:肥胖fatness 【参考范文】Fatness is one of the serious problems which have a bad effect on our health.And the situation in teenagers is even worse.Thus,a discussion was carried out in our class.Some think fatness does harm to our health,so it is necessary to be on a diet and take suitable exercise to preven
62、t it.Those overweight should take measures to lose weight.But others have a different opinion.They say losing weight will be bad for teenagers health and studies.So there is no doubt to leave it as it is.第二节读后续写(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。A Simple ThankI have been in the teaching pro
63、fession more than thirty years,and one of the best teachers I have ever known was Mr.Rowe.I was lucky enough to coteach the fourth grade with him.Mr.Rowe had infinite patience and understanding and I learned so much from watching him.He could perform miracles,like the one he performed with Steven,on
64、e of the unhappiest kids I ever saw.Steven couldnt stand school.He didnt like being picked last for kickball.He didnt like the kids who raised their hands and knew all the answers,and most importantly,he didnt like himself.The first day he walked into Mr.Rowes classroom,he ignored the other students
65、,looking angry and annoyed,and slid into his chair,knocking a couple of textbook onto the floor.Mr.Rowe walked over to him and touched Stevens shoulder,but Steven pulled away.Nevertheless,Mr.Rowe welcomed him:“Hi,Steven.Im happy you are in my class.We are gonna have a great year.”Steven looked aroun
66、d the room as if Mr.Rowe must be mistaken.No teacher in his right mind would want Steven to be part of his classroom.So,while Mr.Rowe seemed cheerful and relaxed that day of school,it seemed like Steven was angry and confused.That day after classes,Mr.Rowe chose Steven to pitch the kickball at reces
67、s.“Hey,Steven,”Mr.Rowe commented.“You are good at pitching.Let me show you my secret trick.”Mr.Rowe taught Steven one of the tricks that not a single kid could perform.Steven learned fast and did quite well! Everyone cheered for him!After the kickball,Steven sat as close to Mr.Rowe in classes as he
68、could.When a question was asked,Steven lit uphe knew the answer! He raised his hand.When he answered the question,his voice shook.However,he got the answer right! He said,with Mr.Rowe,his days of the fourth grade promised wonderful.That is not to say that every day went smoothly,but it was evident t
69、hat Steven grew to love Mr.Rowe more and more with each passing day.注意:1.续写的词数应为150左右;2请按如下格式作答。Time passed quickly that year,and before we all knew it,it was the last day of school. Many years later,Mr.Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom,dressed in the Mari
70、ne Corps(海军) uniform. 【参考范文】Time passed quickly that year,and before we all knew it,it was the last day of school.Our school had a very special tradition on the last day.All the teachers filled the sidewalk,waving goodbye to the students as the buses pulled out with their horns honking.But on that p
71、articular day,Steven walked slowly to the bus,his head down,tears in his eyes.He boarded the bus reluctantly,hesitated,and then ran back off the bus to hug Mr.Rowe.“I dont want to leave you,”he sobbed.With redrimmed eyes,Mr.Rowe comforted him,“I will miss you,too.”Many years later,Mr.Rowe and I were
72、 surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom,dressed in the Marine Corps uniform.The young man stood tall and proud.It was Steven! Mr.Rowe and I couldnt believe our eyes.He saluted and hugged Mr.Rowe tightly!“I have come back to school today just to say thanks to you!”It is my hope that every teacher is blessed with such an experience of a former student coming back to say,simply to say a very simple thank.