1、单元综合检测(一).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)ANew Season 20202021The NutcrackerShow Time：Saturday，December 19，202010：00 am.Tickets：$11.00 per person for groups of more than ten$15.00 per person for home/school groups of ten or lessGet into the holiday spirit with Clara as she journeys through her dream into
2、 the Kingdom of the Sweets.Pacific Festival Ballet has presented this timeless classic to thousands of school children over the past 26 years！Join us this season as we promise visions of sweets and a 100% chance of snowfall in the audience!Appropriate for all ages！A 75minute shortened adaptation.The
3、 New Shanghai Acrobats(杂技演员)Show Time：Wednesday，January 20，202112：00 noonTickets：As above.For more than twentyseven centuries，Chinese acrobats have been thrilling (使兴奋) audiences，making acrobatics the “longest running” folk art form in history.The New Shanghai Circus represents the best of this hono
4、red tradition，mixing awardwinning acrobatics，traditional dance，and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and beauty.Appropriate for all ages！60 minutes long.The Secret GardenShow Time：Friday，May 14，202110：00 am.Tickets：As above.Pacific Festival Ballet
5、 proudly presents The Secret Garden，a story about a girl，like Charlottes Web.When Mary Lennox comes to live with her uncle Archibald in his big house，she is lonely and impatient until a bird shows her the key to a secret garden long forgotten.Now，with the help of some new friends，Mary changes the se
6、cret garden into a place of peace，happiness and beauty.Dont miss this interesting story.Appropriate for all ages！A 75minute shortened adaptation.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了适合各年龄段观众观看的三个表演活动。1Which is the best choice for a person interested in thrills?AThe Nutcracker.BCharlottes Web.CThe Secret Garden.DThe
7、New Shanghai Acrobats.D细节理解题。根据The New Shanghai Acrobats标题下的“.have been thrilling audiences”可知，The New Shanghai Acrobats最适合喜欢惊险刺激的人。2If a group of 20 students plan to watch a show on Friday，they will pay _A$220.B$260. C$300.D$410.A推理判断题。根据The Secret Garden标题下的内容可知，其演出时间是周五，票价与The Nutcracker的票价一样，即超过
8、十人的按团体票每人11美元算，20个学生为220美元。3What do the three shows have in common?AThey are adapted from classic stories.BThey are suitable for people of all ages.CThey offer families a big group discount.DThey are presented by the same company.B细节理解题。根据三个表演活动介绍中的“Appropriate for all ages”可知，这三个表演都适合各个年龄段的观众。BThe
9、Importance of HumorA lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal (正面的) attackwhile a touch of humor might well enable us to win.Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.Althou
10、gh there was a good reason for Sams being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this bynowfamiliar excuse wouldnt work any longer.His boss was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal (解雇) speech.Yes，the boss was there when Sam entered the office at 9：35.The place was as quiet
11、as a locker room (更衣室)；everyone was hard at work.Sams boss came up to him.Suddenly，Sam forced a smile and stretched out his hand.“How do you do？”he said.“Im Sam Maynard.Im applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes ago.Does the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded i
12、n laughter.The boss tried to hold back a smile and walked back to his office.Sam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laugh.Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.It can be used for patching up differences，apol
13、ogizing，saying “no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face.For some jobs，its the only tool that can succeed.It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialogue may start a quarrel.For example，many believe that comedians on television are doing
14、 more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum(论坛)【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。记叙了上班族Sam通过一点幽默化解了被辞退危机的故事。4Why was Sam late for his job?ABecause he was ill.BBecause he got up late.Clie was busy applying for a new job.DBecause he was caught in a traffic jam.D细节理解题。根据第一段“Consider the
15、case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.”可知，Sam上班迟到是因为遇到了交通堵塞。5The main idea of this passage is _Aearly bird gets the wormBhumor is important in our livesCSam Maynard saved his job with humorDhumor ca
16、n solve racial discriminationsB主旨大意题。阅读文章，并根据最后一段“Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.”可知，上班族Sam因为遇到了交通堵塞上班迟到，而在此之前他已经收到了迟到的最后通牒，因此这次很可能被辞退，但Sam用幽默帮助自己度过了这次危机，由此可知，本文主要讲述幽默在我们的生活中很重要。6The Phrase “patching up” in Paragraph 4 means _
17、Amaking upBpicking upCcoming upDlooking upA词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句“Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.”可知，此处讲述的是幽默的作用，再结合画线短语所在句后“differences，apologizing，saying no，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing
18、 face.”可知，此处画线短语patching up的意思是“弥补”，所以本句意为“幽默可以用来弥补分歧，道歉，说不，批评，让另一个人做你想做的事而不丢他的脸。”。7Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage?ASam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30.BHumor is the most effective way of solving problems.CIt wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his
19、 work.DMany lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.C推理判断题。根据第一段“Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.”可知，这已经不是Sam第一次上班迟到了。CCharles Darwin was a naturalist who desc
20、ribed his findings in many papers and published works.The basis of his works was the theory of evolution (进化)Darwin pieced together information from his earliest studies to continuously expand upon the heart of his theory called “natural selection”The root of Darwins theory can be traced back to his
21、 time at the University of Edinburgh.There he first became interested in invertebrates(无脊椎动物) and the possibility that other creatures evolved from simpler organisms like them.Then in Christs College in Cambridge，Darwin began to collect knowledge about plants and the earth.Though Darwin began his li
22、fe as a somewhat religious person，several ideas like the argument that nature was a process of “Gods design” did not seem to match his rapidly increasing understanding of nature and geology.When the chance to contribute to scientific study as a naturalist on the HMS Beagle presented itself，Darwin wa
23、s excited to undertake that role.Though the voyage lasted five years and was extremely difficult and tiring，it provided the basis of knowledge that Darwin would build upon to write his description of natural selection.Darwins time aboard the HMS Beagle and his time spent off the ship in South Americ
24、a were full of observation and collection.Apart from the land and grasped the massive time span(时间跨度)of the earth and the changes it had experienced as an environment during its time span.Upon his return，Darwin worked for years to produce the first edition of his theory of natural selection in his 1
25、859 book On the Origin of Species.Darwin drew his theory from years of studies of various creatures including some extinct animals.It was paired with knowledge of geology and how the earth had evolved as an environment in which every living thing has existed.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了达尔文的进化论是如何诞生的。8Darwin
26、s theory of evolution originated when he _Agraduated from the University of CambridgeBstudied at the University of EdinburghCbegan his travel on the HMS BeagleDgained some knowledge of the earthB细节理解题。根据第二段“The root of Darwins theory can be traced back to his time at the University of Edinburgh.”可知，
27、达尔文的进化论起源于他在爱丁堡大学就读时。9Which of the following sayings can best describe Darwins voyage?APractice makes perfect.BIts never too late to mend.CExperience is the best teacher.DHe who risks nothing gains nothing.C推理判断题。根据第三段“.it provided the basis of knowledge that.natural selection.”及第四段“Darwins time.obs
28、ervation and collection.”可推断，用“实践出真知”描述达尔文的航行最恰当。10What can we learn about On the Origin of Species from the text?AIt is actually a record of Darwins exploration in South America.BIt presented the theory of natural selection for the first time.CIt mainly focuses on the earths role as an environment.
29、DIt came out before Darwins voyage.B细节理解题。根据第五段“.produce the first edition of his theory of natural selection in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species.”可知，这本书首次呈现了物竞天择理论。11What is this text mainly about?ADarwins talent for studying creatures.BThe story of Darwin and the HMS Beagle.CThe birth of Dar
30、wins theory of evolution.DDarwins excellent educational background.C主旨大意题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段“Darwin drew his theory from years of studies.”可知，本文主要讲了达尔文进化论的诞生。DThe British actually introduced the language to the Americas when they reached these lands by sea between the 16th and 17th centuries.At that time
31、，spelling had not yet been standardized.It took the writing of the first dictionaries to set in stone how these words appeared.In the UK，the dictionary was written by Londonbased scholars (学者)Meanwhile，in the United States，the lexicographer (词典编纂者) was a man named Noah Webster.He changed how some wo
32、rds were spelled to make the American version different from the British one as a way of showing cultural independence from its mother country.In terms of speech，the differences between American and British English actually took place after the first settlers arrived in America.These groups of peopl
33、e spoke using what is called rhotic(发r音的) speech，where the “r” sounds of words are pronounced.Meanwhile，the higher classes in the UK wanted to distinguish their way of speaking from the ordinary peoples by softening their pronunciation of the “r” sounds.Since the elite (上层人士) even back then were con
34、sidered the standard for being fashionable，other people began to copy their speech，until it eventually became the common way of speaking in the south of England.Aside from spelling and speech，there are certain grammar differences between British and American English.For example，in American English，c
35、ollective nouns are considered singular (e.g.The band is playing)However，collective nouns can be either singular or plural in British English，although the plural form is most often used (e.g.The band are playing)In British English，“at” is the preposition in relation to time and place.However，in Amer
36、ican English，“on” is used instead of the former and “in” for the latter.While there may be certain differences between British and American English，the two have more similarities.Accidentally using one instead of the other will not necessarily lead to miscommunication.Americans and the British can u
37、sually communicate with each other without too much difficulty，so dont be too hard on yourself if you are unable to memorize the small differences of both the two types of English.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英式英语和美式英语的一些差异及其形成的原因。12Why did Webster change the spellings of some words in American English?ATo fig
38、ht against Londonbased scholars.BTo show his personal preferences in spelling.CTo suggest Americas independence in culture.DTo make his dictionary unique and eyecatching.C细节理解题。根据第一段“He changed. as a way of showing cultural independence from its mother country.”可知，Webster这样做是为了显示美国在文化上的独立性。13The Bri
39、tish public changed the way they spoke _Aunder the influence of British elites tongueBin order to distinguish themselves from AmericansCso as to make their pronunciation of words smootherDin honor of the first settlers in the newly discovered landsA细节理解题。根据第二段“.the higher classes in the UK .other pe
40、ople began to copy their speech，until.”可知，英国民众受英国上层人士说话口音的影响，改变了说话方式。14What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?AA few prepositions are missing from American English.BBritish English is much more formal than American English.CAmerican and British English differ in some rules of grammar.DSpelling and spe
41、ech differences resulted in grammar differences.C主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段主要讲了美式英语和英式英语在某些语法规则上有所不同。15What does the author intend to say about the two types of English in the last paragraph?AIts simple to find the similarities between the two.BIts unnecessary to care too much about their differences.CIts c
42、ommon to mistake American English for British English.DIts easy to memorize their differences through typical examples.B写作意图题。根据最后一段内容尤其是“Americans and the British can usually.dont be too hard on yourself.”可知，作者想说的是没必要太在意它们的差异。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)With the popularity of computers，there have be
43、en questions connected with computer screens and eye strain(视疲劳)Some say the evidence is clear that they can damage a persons eyesight.After all，if they cause eye strain and discomfort，that is the bodys way of saying something. 16 There is a great deal that is known though.First，eye strain from comp
44、uter use for a long time is a fact. 17 In addition，technology，which is partially responsible for the problem，can also offer a partial solution.There are plenty of symptoms that often show up as a result of eye strain from computer screens.It may first start with a little soreness.Then，it may progres
45、s to dry eyes，blurred(模糊不清的)vision and even headaches. 18 If possible，break up computer tasks and noncomputer tasks throughout the day as much as possible. 19 LCD screens tend to cause less eye strain than the traditional CRT computer screens.Still，even an LCD screen，if it is too bright，can be just
46、as hard on the eyes.Many people tend to keep their LCD screens too bright，simply because they are not viewing them from a proper angle.Fortunately，most of the eye damage resulting from the use of computer screens tends to be a shortterm situation. 20 However，if the eyes are not properly rested，the s
47、ymptoms may return more quickly than they appeared at first once computer activity starts again.AComputer screens are able to cause constant damage over time.BOnce the eyes are rested，the symptoms tend to quickly go away.CBesides，it can usually be prevented or reduced in a few easy steps.DOne of the
48、 major improvements in computer screens can also help.EHowever，how much computer screens damage eyesight is somewhat unclear.FTaking a 10to15minute break every hour is a good way to help rest your eyes.GMany who have worked with computers all their lives have not developed eye problems.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明
49、文。主要介绍了使用电脑屏幕对视力的影响。16E此空设于段尾，与前一句内容存在转折关系。前两句表明电脑屏幕会对视力造成损害，然而，会造成多大的损害还不太清楚。17C此空设于段中，与前一句和后一句内容存在并列关系。列举了三个已知的关于电脑屏幕对视力影响的要点。18F此空设于段中，与后一句内容存在递进关系。前文陈述电脑屏幕对视力造成的损害，此空给出解决方案：休息10到15分钟有助于眼睛休息。后一句进一步说明如何能让眼睛休息。19D此空设于段首，是本段主题句。本段主要讲更换电脑屏幕也有助于缓解视疲劳。20B此空设于段中，与前一句内容存在解释关系。大部分情况下，电脑屏幕对眼睛造成的损害都是短期的，也就是
50、说眼睛休息好后，症状就会逐渐消失。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)LEGO is one of the most beloved toy brands in the world.Generations of children have grown up 21 everything and anything they can 22 Now，wheelchair ramps are being made out of LEGO bricks by a(n) 23 in Hanau，Germany to make her town more 24 Rita Ebel，62，knows
51、 firsthand what it is to be 25 from shops and cafes.Thats because she has been experiencing it since she had an 26 25 years ago.“Anyone could suddenly 27 up in a situation that puts them in a wheelchair like me，” Ebel said.The bright colors 28 in the town centers.“Nobody just walks past a Lego ramp
52、29 taking a look，and some people take out their cell phones to take pictures，” she said.The ramps have been 30 received by citizens and local businesses.“Its a(n) 31 idea.Everyone who walks past is happy about the ramps，” said Malika，who received a ramp for her hair salon.The idea is very welcome 32
53、 it quickly spreads to other places.Ebel has sent ramp building 33 to Switzerland，Austria and there has been 34 from other places including a school in the US.For LEGO，the success rate can be 35 in all the useful and practical items people can make out of those little multicolored bricks.【语篇解读】本文是一篇
54、记叙文。讲述了德国一位老奶奶用乐高积木搭建轮椅坡道，让她所居住的小镇通行更加便利的故事。21A.achievingBbuildingCarrangingDdesiringB根据下文“wheelchair ramps.bricks”可知，儿童用乐高“建造”了他们能“想象”出来的任何东西。22A.affordBdemandCimagineDcollectC见上题解析。23A.grandmotherBscientistCengineerDteenagerA根据下文“Rita Ebel，62”可知，Ebel六十二岁了，是一位“奶奶”辈的人物。24A.popularBcomfortableCattrac
55、tive DreachableD根据下文Ebel的残疾经历可知，Ebel用乐高积木搭建轮椅坡道，可以让人们更容易“到达”小镇的各个地方。25A.blockedBremovedCtakenDsoldA根据下文“she has been experiencing it”和“puts them in a wheelchair like me”可知，Ebel知道因没有坡道而被“阻隔”在商店和咖啡馆之外是什么滋味。26A.experienceBaccidentCawarenessDexperimentB根据上文“she has been experiencing it”和下文“puts them in
56、a wheelchair like me”可知，Ebel被阻隔在商店和咖啡馆之外，是因为她二十五年前出了一起“事故”。27A.speedBpullCgiveDendD根据上文“she has been experiencing it”和下文的“puts them in a wheelchair like me”可知，因一起事故，Ebel突然“陷入”一种坐轮椅的境地。28A.move aboutBstand outCturn upDdie awayB根据上文“the bright colors”以及下文“Nobody just walks past a Lego ramp.taking a lo
57、ok”可推测，颜色鲜艳的乐高坡道在市中心“很显眼”。29A.besidesBbeforeCforDwithoutD根据下文“happy about the ramps”可知，乐高坡道很受人欢迎，没有人不看一眼就走过去。no/not.without.为固定搭配，意为“某人不能不而做”。30A.badlyBsecretlyCgraduallyDenthusiasticallyD根据下文的“Everyone who walks past is happy about the ramps”可知，乐高坡道受到当地居民和企业的“热烈”欢迎。31A.crazyBnormalCamazingDunworthy
58、C根据下文“received a ramp for her hair salon”可知，Malika的发廊也接受了一个乐高积木拼成的坡道，由此推断她认为这是个“了不起的”主意。32A.unlessBifCsoDthoughC根据上文“The idea is very welcome”可知，这个想法很受欢迎，“所以”很快传播到其他地方。33A.professionalsBdirectionsChelpersDtestsBEbel不只是在国内推广乐高坡道，而且向瑞士、奥地利发送了用乐高积木搭建坡道的“操作指南”。34A.interestBinvestigationCcompetition Dpre
59、ssureA包括美国一所学校在内的其它地方也对此“感兴趣”。35A.increasedBchallengedCmeasuredDexpectedC根据上文Ebel用乐高积木搭建坡道以及其他国家和地区有兴趣用乐高积木搭建坡道可推测，乐高集团的成功率可以用其产品的实用价值来“衡量”。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Have you ever heard of International Day of Families？Actually，it is a holiday which falls on May 15th and 36._ (celebrate) every year
60、since 1994.The purpose of this holiday is to stress the 37._ (important) of family and also strengthen the awareness of issues that affect families all over the world.This holiday is represented by a symbol of a heart that extends upwards and becomes the roof of a house.It is usually drawn in red an
61、d can be either used alone 38._ be placed in a green circle.This symbol represents heart and home，39._ are the basics of family life.Over the years，this holiday has also inspired many different countries 40._ (create) their own family days that bring attention 41._ issues concerning families.During
62、this holiday，some communities may hold some educational activities for young people.And some public officials may hold policy 42._ (meeting) to discuss the policies that 43._ (direct) affect families.Some people may even choose to spend the day with 44._ (they) own families.While this holiday is obs
63、erved by many communities and people all over the world，it is not a public holiday.It 45._ (mean) that government offices will remain open on this day.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了“国际家庭日”的由来以及庆祝方法。36has been celebrated考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语since 1994可知，此处用现在完成时，又因为主语it指“国际家庭日”，所以用被动语态。37importance考查名词。根据语境可知，此处意为“国
64、际家庭日是为了强调家庭的重要性”。38or考查连词。either.or.是固定搭配，意为“或者或者”，这里表示世界家庭日标志的两种画法。39which考查非限制性定语从句。先行词是heart and home，且定语从句缺主语，所以用which引导。40to create考查非谓语动词。inspire sb. to do sth.意为“激励某人做某事”。41to考查介词。bring attention to sth.意为“让某事受到关注”，这里指其他国家设立家庭日让与家庭相关的事受到了关注。42meetings考查名词。根据语境可知，此处意为“举办政策会议”。43directly考查副词。此处
65、副词directly修饰动词affect，表示“直接影响”。44their考查形容词性物主代词。根据语境可知，此处表示“人们可以选择与他们自己的家人一起度过这个节日”。45means考查主谓一致。此处用一般现在时表示客观事实。且主语是It，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。.应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华，你校将于9月16日下午2点到5点为本校高三学生举办成人礼。请你写一封邮件邀请在你校做交换生的好友Terry 前来参加此活动，内容包括：1邀请的原因；2时间和地点；3参加人员。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 Terry，Knowing th
66、at you will observe your eighteenth birthday tomorrow，Im writing to invite you to attend the comingofage ceremony for the high school seniors to be held in our school playground from 2 pm. to 5 pm. on 16 September.If youd like to attend it，please take your parents along with you.Im sure that you wil
67、l experience an impressive Chinese comingofage ceremony and have an unforgettable day.Looking forward to your attendance.Yours，Li Hua.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。It was a hot and dry summer.The beach near the city was crowded with a lot of people，from little kids to the aged，who
68、planned to beat the heat in the water.They enjoyed themselves leisurely.Some were playing beach volleyball，some were making sand castles，and some were doing sunbathing.Among them，there was a group of 10 boys aged between 12 to 15 years old trying to take an adventure.At first，they intended to hire a
69、 yacht(快艇)，but due to the wind and the waves，the yacht rides were forbidden(禁止) on that day.After a while，the boys decided to challenge themselves to race in the sea.They made a deal that the one who swam the fastest would win the race and deserve a huge treat from the group.Most of the boys agreed，
70、except for a few.A boy in the group warned them of the danger，as the waves werent constant.Some boys began to hesitate，but some didnt listen to him and started their race.Everything went so well.Suddenly，waves from the sea rose a lot and most of the boys in that young group struggled to reach the be
71、ach.However，three boys，who considered themselves very brave，decided to ignore the waves and swim further out to sea for more excitement and fun.Although many people on the beach shouted at them and asked them to swim back immediately，they continued to swim further from the beach.The wind became stro
72、nger；all of a sudden，one boy was washed away by a rising wave and the other two boys were so scared that they shouted for help and swam as fast as they could to the beach.However，no one on the beach risked his life to save the boy as the waves were so alarming；and the crowd were asked to move to a s
73、afe place.注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。From the crowd on the beach，a young man stood out._The man stood silently for a few seconds._【参考范文】From the crowd on the beach，a young man stood out.He comforted the boys and then jumped into the sea to rescue the boy who was washed away by the waves.Fortunately
74、，with much effort，he brought the boy back to the beach.At first，the boy was unconscious.Then after some first aid，he opened his eyes.He looked at the man who saved him from drowning in the sea and said，“Thank you so much for saving my life，sir.I am so grateful to you.”The man stood silently for a fe
75、w seconds.Then he examined the boy carefully to ensure that he was safe.He patted the boys shoulder and said，“You are a lucky boy！Make sure that your life is worth saving！Do something meaningful，instead of doing such a stupid and dangerous thing.” At that moment，the boy nodded and smiled.He made up his mind to try his best to help others in need in the future.