1、单元综合检测(二).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AIstanbul & FacesTitled “Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces”,the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghais sistership.The 42yearold photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的)historical quarters and the atmosphere that
2、spreads in Istanbul.His work also pays respects to its people as well,with welldefined portraits.Date: Till Jan.18,10 am.4 pm.Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.Knitted WorksThe knitted(编织的)show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression.The works were created by more than 20 mothers
3、from different cities.All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益)going to charity when the exhibition ends.If you are interested in the knitted works,you can order a special piece.Date: Till Jan.1,7 am.9 pm.Venue: B1 Jinxiu Fun.Old Shanghai TeahouseThe newlyopened zone at
4、 Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have “scary fun”Visitors can wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers.Date: Daily,11 am.8 pm.Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail.Musical TitanicThe Tony Awards winning musical “Titanic” is in Shanghai with
5、 more than 100 characters cast.The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.Date: Till Jan.22,2 pm.7:30 pm.Venue:SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.【语篇解读】文章介绍了两个展览和两个演出活动,包括时间和地点。1Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkeys history?AB1 Jinxiu Fun.BMo
6、saic Shanghai Mail.CShanghai Art Collection Museum.DSAIC Shanghai Culture Square.C细节理解题。由第一段“Titled Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces,the Turkey photography exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghais sistership.”可知,这次土耳其展览会庆祝伊斯坦布尔和上海建交30周年。所以如果想了解土耳其的历史可以去Istanbul & Faces;由Ve
7、nue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum.可知Istanbul & Faces在上海艺术收藏馆举行,故选C。2What can we know about knitted works?APeople can have a talk with the creators.BAll the works can be sold when the show begins.CThey were made by people from different places.DThe show offers people chances to learn how to make on
8、e.C细节理解题。由Knitted Works部分的“The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities.”可知,针织品由来自不同地方的人制作。故选C。3What makes the Musical Titanic special?AIts opening time is the longest.BIt raises money for a special purpose.CIt allows interacting with performers.DIt offers a lifelike experien
9、ce under water.D细节理解题。由Musical Titanic部分的“The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to the bottom of the ocean.”可知,令人印象深刻的舞台效果承诺带观众去海底。所以Musical Titanic的特别之处是它提供栩栩如生的水下体验。故选D。BI still remember a lovely girl,though I dont know her name.We met in the Childrens Hospital.I was 11.I was b
10、orn with a hole in my heart.So was the fiveyearold girl in the bed beside me.We were both recovering from the same operation.Because I was older and wiser,I thought it was my job to look after her.“Do you want to hear a story?” I asked her one afternoon.“Great!” she said.It was so easy to make her h
11、appy.She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.Life wasnt fair.She passed away.My recovery went well.“Youre really lucky”,a nurse told me.“But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasnt?” I asked.“Easy?” my dad said.“David,your operation wasnt easy at all.We thought we were going to los
12、e you.For two weeks after your operation,many things could go wrong.Youre really lucky.When you were in the coma (昏迷),she used to come over to your bed and sing to you.She was watching over you.” my dad said.My surgery scars (手术疤痕)are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that kind little g
13、irl.She will be at my side like a small angel.I am old and wise enough now to know that I have an angel watching over me whenever life is fair or unfair.【语篇解读】文章讲述了作者小时候在医院做手术时遇到一个小女孩的故事,小女孩很善良,虽然小女孩没有康复,但是她的善良永远留在了作者心中。4Why did the writer look after the little girl?AHe thought it was his duty.BHer
14、parents were busy.CShe wanted to hear stories.DShe was his best friend.A细节理解题。由第二段中的“Because I was older and wiser,I thought it was my job to look after her.”可知,作者之所以照顾小女孩是因为他觉得这是他的职责。故选A。5What was the girls character like?AShy.BPositive.CCareless.DHumorous.B推理判断题。由第三段“It was so easy to make her hap
15、py.She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.”可推断,这个小女孩性格很开朗,有积极向上的生活态度。故选B。6What can we learn about the writer?AHe stayed in hospital for a short time.BIt was easy for him to recover from illness.CA nurse in the hospital said he was unlucky.DHe treasures the memory of that little girl.D推理判断题
16、。由最后一段中的“My surgery scars are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that kind little girl.”可知,作者很珍惜与小女孩相处的那段时光。故选D。7What makes the writer still remember the girl?AHer death.BHer dance.CHer kindness.DHer growth.C推理判断题。由最后一段中的“My surgery scars are hidden under my shirt along with the memory o
17、f that kind little girl.”以及最后一段中作者把小女孩比喻成天使,可推知,小女孩的善良让作者记忆深刻。故选C。CDuring summer vacations,I often went to the Outrigger Canoe Club on Waikiki Beach to swim,because the club was usually empty at that hour.There was one other club member who would turn up early on summer mornings,though.One morning w
18、hen Id arrived at the club earlier than usual,he walked past me on his way to the water.Then he stopped.“How would you like to swim against me? Just for fun,I mean.” he asked.“Now? Against you?” I looked at him in surprise.“It s just about 200 yards.” He pointed in that direction and smiled at me.“O
19、kay.” I said.Teenagers are often very competitive,and I was no different.Though I was confident of winning,I started out as fast as I could go.When we reached the beach wall,I was already about three quarters exhausted.But he didnt look tired at all.By the end of this game,my legs were in knots.My a
20、rms and shoulders were numb.I wanted very badly to quit and walk the rest of the way.But I struggled and made it.Ten minutes later my friend,Sammy Kauua,arrived.I told him some of what had happened.Sammy laughed.“Are you kidding? Thats Duke Kahanamoku.He won gold medals at the Olympics.I guess hes p
21、retty good for sure!”Several days later when I saw Kahanamoku on the beach,I talked to him and asked how an athlete could become good enough to win in the Olympics.He told me he did most of his swimming at the beach and then added,“ I swam because I liked it.It was always fun,and I was pretty good a
22、t it.We trained all right,but mostly we just swam.It was natural.I always enjoyed doing it.”I was disappointed at the time because there was no easy answer there,no secret formula for success as an athlete.Thinking back on it now,though,I find the answer he gave me very appealing.【语篇解读】文章讲述了在暑假游泳时,“
23、我”比赛输给奥运游泳冠军Kahanamoku,并从Kahanamoku那里明白了“兴趣才是成功的秘诀”的故事。8According to the text,Duke Kahanamoku Awas an Olympic championBdid not know how to surfCwas Sammy Kauuas good friendDdid not spend much time swimmingA细节理解题。由第四段“He won gold medals at the Olympics.”可知,Kahanamoku获得过奥运金牌,故选A项。9How did the author f
24、eel about beating Kahanamoku at first?AIt was difficult.BIt was easy.CIt was impossible.DIt was doubtful.B细节理解题。由第三段“Though I was confident of winning,I started out as fast as I could go.”表明“我”从一开始对这场比赛就很自信。结合选项可知,“我”认为比赛容易,所以自信,故选B项。10According to Kahanamoku,what matters most in winning in the Olym
25、pics?ADeveloping an interest.BA lot of good training.CSwimming at the beach.DA natural swimming ability.A细节理解题。由倒数第二段“I swam because I liked it.It was always fun.”和“I always enjoyed doing it.” 从Kahanamoku的话里可以看出,他喜欢游泳,很享受这件事,在他看来兴趣很重要,故选A项。11What can we infer about the authors attitude from the last
26、 paragraph?AHe knew how to beat other athletes.BHe realized swimming was an easy matter.CHe understood what Kahanamoku truly meant.DHe felt disappointed about how to be a successful swimmer.C推理判断题。由最后一段“Thinking back on it now,though,I find the answer he gave me very appealing.”可知,现在回想起来,“我”发现Kahana
27、moku给“我”的答案还是很有吸引力的。表明“我”现在认可这个答案,因为“我”真正理解了Kahanamoku的话,故选C项。DIt would be nice if eating a particular food could magically protect you against all the boring illnesses.Its not that simple,of course.Hand washing remains your best defense against picking up illnesses,and sleep is a strong defense too
28、.But what you eat does play an important part.Though it isnt because of just one or two foods,what you eat in your daily diet has an effect on how weak or strong your immunity(免疫力)is.Wed better eat fruit and vegetables every day.They contain key vitamins needed in the immune system.For example,Vitam
29、in C and Ain foods help immune system work well to keep us healthy.Remember that eating the actual fruit or veggie is better than eating singlevitamin supplements(补品)Getting too little protein(蛋白质)can weaken your immune system.Proteinrich foods supply the amino acids(氨基酸)you need to build important
30、proteins in the body.Animal foods like beef and pork also contain zinc(锌),which your body uses to make tcells.Fermented foods are foods that are naturally protected by bacteria(细菌),and theyre good for the micro biome(微生物)Thats the name for the bacteria that live in your stomach,where a lot of cells
31、in immunity actually live.Fermented foods like yogurt help beneficial bacteria develop fast in the stomach,leaving less room for harmful bacteria.【语篇解读】文章介绍了日常饮食和免疫系统的关系。12What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?AHand washing is necessary.BIllnesses make people bored.CImmunity has much to do with our d
32、iet.DMore sleep does good to health.C主旨大意题。第一段的中心部分是“But what you eat does play an important part.Though it isnt because of just one or two foods,what you eat in your daily diet has an effect on how weak or strong your immunity is.”。由此可知,你每天的饮食会影响你的免疫力的强弱。因此第一段主要介绍饮食和免疫力息息相关。故选C。13Why does the write
33、r suggest we eat fruit and vegetables every day?AThey are rich in vitamins we need.BVitamin A is helpful for immunity.CFruit supply our body with Vitamin C only.DEating singlevitamin foods does little good.A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Wed better eat fruit and vegetables every day.They contain key vitamins needed
34、in the immune system.”可知,水果和蔬菜里含有免疫系统所需要的重要维生素。因此,作者建议天天吃水果和蔬菜。故选A。14What can we infer from Paragraph 3?AAmino acids can help to make tcells.BHealthy body needs plenty of protein.C The immune system can be hurt easily.DWe should eat animal foods as many as possible.B推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Getting too little
35、protein can weaken your immune system.Proteinrich foods supply the amino acids you need to build important proteins in the body.”可知,摄入太少的蛋白质会削弱你的免疫系统。由此推知,想要拥有好的免疫系统,就需要摄入足够的蛋白质。结合选项,B选项表达此意。故选B。15What is the main idea of the text?ADifferent foods have different uses.BFruit and vegetables keep us he
36、althy.CMany illnesses do harm to the immunity.DProper daily diet protects our immune system.D主旨大意题。第一段的最后一句“what you eat in your daily diet has an effect on how weak or strong your immunity is”是文章的中心句。下面三段分别介绍了水果蔬菜,富含蛋白质的食物和发酵食品与我们的免疫力的关系。D选项“适当的日常饮食可以保护我们的免疫系统”故选D。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)Social
37、 media can be defined (解释)as webbased and mobile media that are used for people to interact,connect and communicate with each other.It often involves the creation and sharing of content (writing,pictures,and videos)that people make themselves,mostly through the Internet. 16 The first type involve pe
38、ople getting together to work on a project,for example,Wikipedia.Blogs and microblogs (such as Twitter)are another type of social media.There are other websites like YouTube that allow people to share content such as pictures,articles or videos.Another type of social media are social networking site
39、s. 17 Facebook is an example of this type.Many people like to play games on the Internet and,yes,there are social media games as well.These games allow gamers to interact with each other and play with or against other gamers.World of Warcraft is a good example.The final type of social media is websi
40、tes like Second Life,where people can create avatars (化身)and use and create objects,as if they were in the real world. 18 With social media,many individual people in different places create content.Another difference is that people who produce content in social media dont need very special skills. 1
41、9 It takes only a few minutes to write a twitter post,for example. 20 But whatever you might think,social media is here to stay.AThese sites allow people to stay in touch with friends,make new ones and join communities.BSocial media are different from traditional media.CAnd social media content can
42、be produced much faster.DIn general,there are six different types of social media.ESocial media is one of the fastestgrowing industries in todays world.FIn traditional media,people need special skills to produce something.GSome people think social media is good and some think it is bad.【语篇解读】本文介绍了社交
43、媒体的类型和特点。16D根据本段内容,特别是“The first type”,“another type of social media”,“There are other websites like YouTube”,“Another type of social media”,“there are social media games as well”及“The final type of social media”等关键信息可知,本段主要讲的是社交媒体的类型,故D项符合语境。17A空前说另一种社交媒体是社交网站,空后又举脸书作为例子,因此此处是说人们在这些网站上能够做什么,故A项符合语境
44、。18B空后说通过社交媒体,许多不同地方的个人可以创建内容,另一个区别是,在社交媒体上创建内容的人不需要非常特殊的技能,因此本段主要讲的是社交媒体和传统媒体的区别,故B项符合语境。19C空后说例如,写一篇推特帖子只需要几分钟,这说明社交媒体的内容可以很快就被创建出来,故C项符合语境。20G空后说但不管你怎么想,社交媒体都会继续存在,因此此处会提到人们对社交媒体的不同看法,故G项符合语境。.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was
45、impossible.I worried about my 21 and tried every new diet I read about online.I tried nofat,lowfat,only bananas,no bananasI almost went bananas,too.Then I read an article that said 22 asking “Am I fat? ” I should be asking “Am I 23 ?” I had no 24 a letter could make such a 25 ! Once I started thinki
46、ng about fitness rather than weight,things began to 26 Instead of saying “I want to lose three kilos”,I would say “I want to 27 two kilometres in eight minutes” or “I want to do 30 pushups”Rather than 28 the foods I enjoyed,I added healthy foods to my meals.I could 29 have a burger now and then,but
47、I would 30 a salad or an apple.Finally,I stopped 31 myself with actresses and models and 32 things that were wrong with my face or body.Instead,I made a list of the things I 33 about myself.By being 34 about myself and my body,I became both happier and 35 【语篇解读】本文讲述了作者在减肥上转变的心路历程,由最初的节食、不注重健康的减肥方式转变
48、为了注重运动,对自我保持积极态度的减肥方式,最终作者获得了成功,也变得越来越开心,越来越健康。21A.faceBweightCfutureDcomfortB根据上文的“I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV”可知,作者想要苗条,故此处用“体重”符合语境,故选B项。22A.after allBas long asCinstead ofDonly ifC根据下文的“Instead of saying I want to lose three kilos”可知,此处用“而非/而不是”符合语境,instead of是原词复现,故选C项。23A
49、.tallBbraveCbeautifulDfitD根据下文的“Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight”可知,此处用“健康的”符合语境,fit和fitness原词复现,故选D项。24A.sourceBideaCwayDexperienceB结合上下文可知,此处是指作者按照文章里的说法去做了之后,自己有了很大改变,这些改变是她没有想到的,have no idea没想到/不知道,故选B项。25A.summaryBfortuneCdifferenceDchanceC根据下文的“I became both happier and
50、 ”可知,作者使用文章所提到的方法后,她比以前更高兴了,故此处用“有影响”符合语境,make a difference有影响,故选C项。26A.loseBchangeCsurviveDsuitB结合下文提到的内容可知,作者对待体重的态度发生了改变,故选B项。27A.sufferBfindCrunDgetC根据“two kilometres in eight minutes”可知此处用“跑”符合语境,故选C项。28A.taking inBcutting outCputting offDmaking upB此处是指作者没有停止吃那些自己喜欢但又不那么健康的食物,故选B项。29A.stillBnev
51、erChardlyDseldomA结合上下文可知,此处是指作者依然会吃不那么健康的食物,故选A项。30A.throwBaddCforgetDbuyB根据上文的“I added healthy foods to my meals.”可知,此处用“加上”符合语境,add是原词复现,故选B项。31A.thinkingBdreamingCwarningDcomparingD根据上文的“I always wanted to look like the slim girls on TV even though I knew that it was impossible.”可以推断作者经常把自己和演员及模特
52、比较,故选D项。32A.looking forBgetting rid ofCpassing downDmanaging toA结合句意可知,此处是指作者不想和演员及模特对比来寻找她自己的不足,故选A项。33A.maintainedBlikedCrefusedDrealizedB根据下文的“I became both happier and ”可推断作者开始欣赏自己,所以列出对自己感到喜欢的地方,故选B项。34A.inspiredBdeterminedCashamedDpositiveD根据“I became both happier”可知,此处应选择一个正向的、感情色彩和happier一致的
53、词,故选D项。35A.wiserBslimmerChealthierDcalmerC根据第二段中的“Once I started thinking about fitness rather than weight”可知,此处用“更健康的”符合语境,healthy和fitness是同义词复现,故选C项。.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)Chinese kung fu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.It is probably one of the 36. (early)and longest lastin
54、g sports in the world,37. uses both strength and brain.Over its long history,kung fu 38. (develop)as a unique combination of exercise,selfprotection and art.39. dates back to ancient times when people used tools 40. (fight)against wild animals and gradually got experience in selfprotection.41 (norma
55、l),an athlete in sports like track and field and ball sports retires in his or her 42. (30)Besides,injuries at a young age can affect our ability to keep 43. (do)exercise in later life.In Chinese kung fu,however,it is a different story.It 44. (say)that kung fu not only exercises your physical body b
56、ut also trains your spirit and your mind.And we can continue later in life when our 45. (body)weaken.【语篇解读】文章主要讲述了中国功夫的起源以及文化内涵。36earliest考查形容词最高级。此处应填形容词修饰名词sports,又根据the和longest判断为最高级,故填earliest。37which考查定语从句。分析句子可知,此处是填非限制性定语从句的关系词,先行词sports在从句 uses both strength and brain中充当主语,故用关系代词,又非限制性定语从句中不
57、能用that,故填which。38has (been)developed考查时态。分析句子可知,此处是谓语动词,根据短语over its long history判断为现在完成时,主语kung fu是第三人称单数,应用has done;另外,此处也可看作是被动语态,故填has (been)developed。39It考查代词。句意:它可以追溯到古代,那时候人们用工具来对抗野生动物,然后逐渐从自我保护中获得经验。结合句意可知,此处应用代词指代前文提到的kung fu,故填It。40to fight考查非谓语动词。结合句意和句子结构可知,此处是不定式作目的状语,故填to fight。41Norma
58、lly考查副词。此处应填副词修饰后面的句子,故填Normally。4230s根据句意,应填30s。in ones 30s“在30多岁”。43doing考查非谓语动词。此处考查短语keep doing sth.继续做某事,故填doing。44is said考查动词的时态语态。此处考查句型it is/was said that.,又本文讲述一般事实,故用一般现在时,故填is said。45bodies考查名词。根据our判断此处用body的复数形式,故填bodies。.应用文写作(满分15分)4月15日,星期天,你和几位同学步行了半小时去参观动物园。请以此写一篇日记。内容包括:1天气很好,游客很多
59、;2你们喜欢猴子;3碰到几位外国朋友,聊了一会儿;4中午回家。注意:1.词数80左右;2可适当增加细节。 参考范文April 15,SundayFineToday I visited the zoo with several classmates.We went on foot.It was half an hours walk.When we got there,the zoo was already full of people.There are many animals in the zoo.They were very interesting,but we were especial
60、ly interested in monkeys.They made all kinds of faces and we also talked with some foreign guests in English.It was time for lunch when we got home.I really had a wonderful time today.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。I lived in the State of Texas,where sudden storms often happened eve
61、ry year.Last Sunday,there was no dirt in the air,only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky.After lunch,Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while Mama started dinner.Everything seemed peaceful.Faye and I played happily in the yard.The heat had been building since dawn.Suddenly
62、the temperature droppedit felt good.Then Mama shouted from the house,“Iris,you and Faye get inside,read quick now!”I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust,like thick smoke from a railway engines chimney.All the birds flew away.The stop lights nearby werent working because of a power
63、failure.“Faye,go with Mama!” I shouted.“Ill warn Papa.”Faye ran toward the house.The storm hit so fast that I hardly saw her climb the steps.In a short time,the day turned into night.I screamed for Papa,hoping my voice would lead him back.But I couldnt hear or see him at all.Some poor house roofs we
64、re blown off,and small trees down.I thought a terrible storm was on the way and the scene was “the worst Ive seen in several years.” The dirt and sand stung(刺痛)my face like a thousand bees.I needed to get to shelter.Covering my face with one hand,I made my way toward the car and opened the door.Dirt
65、 flew in with me as I pulled the door closed.Papa was still out somewhere! I needed to help him find the car.I searched the dashboard (仪表板)and found the switch for the front lights.They made some rays,but would Papa see them in the thick darkness? I pushed the horn (喇叭)again and again,hoping Papa wo
66、uld hear it.注意:1续写的词数应为150左右。2请按如下格式作答。Suddenly,Papas face appeared at the window. Papa shut off the cars lights and I worried the dirt would bury us. 参考范文Suddenly,Papas face appeared at the window.My heart jumped with surprise and relief.He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me.He co
67、ughed and wiped his eyes with dirty hands,then pulled me into his arms.“Oh,Iris,youre safe.” I hugged Papa and cried.I could feel the tears streaming down my dirty cheeks.Papa looked into my face.“Your mother and Faye?” I said,“They are in the house.” Papa nodded,“Good.Well wait out the storm there.
68、”Papa shut off the cars lights and I worried the dirt would bury us.Luckily,the wind died down and the dust started to settle.Papa kicked against the door,opening it far enough to let us out.We went home as Mama dashed out.“Mum!” I shouted and ran into her arms.“Oh,my precious Iris!” Mama cried.“You and Papa are safe!” “Im safe thanks to Iris,” Papa said.“The cars horn led me to shelter.” “Im so proud of you,” Mum said to me.I cried even more,with tears of joy because my family had survived the horrible storm.