1、第一单元检测(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共10小题;每小题3分,满分30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。ANo artist has affected modern art more than Pablo Picasso.The thousands of masterpieces he had created changed the way people thought about art.Picasso was perhaps the most talented and successful artist
2、 who ever lived.Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born in 1881 in a small town on the southern coast of Spain.His father was a painter who taught art.Picasso showed exceptional talent at an early age and,by the time he was in his teens,painted better than his father or any of the local art teachers.At sixteen,
3、Picasso was sent to the Royal Academy of Madrid,where students drew from plaster casts and copied works of the old masters.Picasso felt these assignments were pointless and began to work on his own.Picassos father soon became angry with his sons rebellious behaviour,long hair,and strange clothes.He
4、believed that Picasso was wasting his talent and scolded him,“Why dont you cut your hair and paint sensibly?”In 1900,Picasso left for Paristhen the center of the art world.He lived in a cold,run-down building,painting constantly,sometimes surviving for days on only a piece of bread.During these year
5、s,his art reflected his dismal(凄凉的)surroundings.Homeless outcasts were the subject of many of his fairly realistic early paintings.After seeing African masks and sculptures,his works became more simplified and angular(有角的)leading up to the revolutionary new style known as Cubism(立体主义).Picasso didnt
6、sell many of his works during these early years.On May 8,1995,Picassos Angel Fernanadez de Soto was sold at auction for $29 million.The next day Blue Period,one of his later works,sold for $5 million.But he worked continuously,always experimenting with different styles of painting.Though Picasso liv
7、ed to be ninety-two and became the most famous artist in the world,he spoke of his youthful days in Paris as “the happiest time of my life”.1This passage mainly discusses .A.Picassos Cubism as a revolutionary style in artB.Picasso as a rebel and his artC.Picassos life and painting in ParisD.Picassos
8、 influences on the development of modern art答案:B解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了有逆反心理的毕加索的生平事迹及其绘画艺术,故选B项。2Pablo Picasso showed unusual talent for painting .A.in his early childhoodB.in his early teensC.at the age of sixteenD.when he painted better than local art teachers答案:A解析:细节理解题。由第二段第三句可知,毕加索早在很小的时候就展现出
9、了他的绘画天赋。3Pablo Picasso started to reveal his rebellious spirit .A.when he was a childB.in his early teensC.when he was studying in the Royal AcademyD.after he moved to Paris答案:C解析:细节理解题。由第二段第四、五、六句可知,毕加索是在皇家学院学习时开始表现出叛逆的一面的。BShe is widely seen as proof that good looks can last forever.But,at nearly
10、500 years of age,time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.The health of the famous picture,painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1505,is getting worse by the year,according to the Louvre Museum where it is housed.“The thin,wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts
11、 checked it,” the museum said.Visitors have noticed the changes but repairing the worlds most famous painting is not easy.Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current (现在的) chemical state.Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year,many attracted
12、by the mystery of her smile.“It is very interesting that when youre not looking at her,she seems to be smiling,and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University.“Its because direct vision (视觉) is excellent at picking up details,but less suited to look
13、ing at shadows.Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”However,the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile.Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him,until it was eventually sold to the king of France,Francis ,in 1519.In 1911,the painting was stole
14、n from the Louvre by a former employee,who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat.He said he planned to return it to Italy.The painting was sent back to France two years later.During World War ,French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.4The underlin
15、ed sentence in the first paragraph means the Mona Lisa .A.is losing its valueB.is being damaged after so many yearsC.is getting more valuable with years passingD.will rot away答案:B解析:句意理解题。由第三段中的“The thin,wooden panel.has changed shape.”可知这句话的意思是蒙娜丽莎这幅画经历这么多年后有所损伤。5Choose the right order about the ha
16、ppenings onto the Mona Lisa.a.It was stolen from the Louvre.b.Its painter sold it to King Francis .c.Its state of health was checked.d.It was returned to France and housed in the Louvre Museum.e.It was hidden and protected against German forces.A.b-a-d-e-cB.d-e-c-b-aC.d-a-e-c-bD.b-c-a-d-e答案:A解析:细节理解
17、题。由倒数第二段可知,a发生于1911年,d发生于1913年,e发生于第二次世界大战期间;由倒数第三段末句可知,b发生于1519年;由第三段首句可知,c发生于近几年。6What makes her smile so mysterious according to Professor Livingstone?A.The materials the Italian artist used.B.The way she smiles.C.The way da Vinci painted the smile.D.It plays a trick upon the human eye.答案:C解析:细节理
18、解题。由第四段最后两句可知。CSalvador Dali (19041989) was one of the most popular of modern artists.The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings,sculptures,drawings and more.Among the works an
19、d masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces,most importantly The Persistence of Memory.There is also LEnigme sans Fin from 1938,works on paper,objects,and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artists showman qualities.The vi
20、sitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning,the world of birth.The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities(无限).“From the infinity small to the in
21、finity large,contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus:amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,”explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration(合作) with the Museo Nacio
22、nal Reina Sofia in Madrid,Spain,and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St.Petersburg,Florida.7Which of the following best describes Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.答案:B解析:推理判断题。根据第一段第二句中的“over 200 paintings,scu
23、lptures,drawings and more”可以推断出,达利是一位多产的艺术家。8What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the best TV programmes.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第三句内容可知,记忆的永恒是达利的杰出作品之一。9How are the exhibits arrange
24、d at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据第二段第二句内容可知,“达利的世界”中的展品是以时间和主题为顺序排列起来的。10What does the word“contributions”in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.答案:A解析:推理判断题。根据语境可知,此处介绍的是部分展出作品的来源,由此
25、可以推断出,contributions在此处指的是一些艺术作品。第二节(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。选项中有两项为多余选项。11. Such as runny noses,sore throats,nothing quite like the common cold to make you feel miserable.But experts believe that there is no link between cold weather and catching colds.12.Internal Medicine expe
26、rt,Dr Meenakshi Jain of Max Hospital says,“One reason could be that people are likely to stay indoors,so the virus can spread easily.13.”The common cold is a viral infection that can be caused by any of up to 250 strains of virus,the most common group of which are the rhinovirus that hit the nose.14
27、. “They are transmitted through the nose respiratory passages,by touch,and by contact with airborne particles that are created by sneezing or coughing,” says Dr Jain.There is no cure for the common cold and antibiotics(抗生素) are of no help.However,there are some precautions which can help:15. In this
28、 case,you can protect your hands from getting germs.Dont touch your eyes,nose and mouth,which can limit your chances of infection.Dont share drinking glasses or utensils with anyone as this will prevent the spread of the virus.Make sure to eat enough fruits to boost your immune system.A.Wash your ha
29、nds regularly.B.Also the virus thrives in humidity.C.Drink lots of fluids to avoid dehydration(脱水).D.Get enough sleep and youll certainly feel better.E.So why are we particularly vulnerable(脆弱的) this season?F.Its winter and you have probably noticed germs are everywhere.G.They are responsible for an
30、ywhere between a third and half of all common colds.答案:1115 FEBGA第二部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分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。The Fitting-in of Suzy KhanThe first time I saw Suzy Khan,I knew I had to help her.She was really small for her age of 12.The boys in my class oft
31、en 16 about her and laughed their heads off.She would open a book,pretending to read,with tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was that she was an orphan(孤儿) from Africa.She had just been adopted by a family in town who 17 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with
32、 American kids.I looked down at this 18 girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.But how could I help her 19 in with us?There had to be a 20.One day,when I went into the classroom,I saw that Suzy had 21 her geography book to a picture of a train,and in her notebook,she had made a(n) 22
33、 copy.I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 23 show.So,I took her to see the art teacher,Miss Parker,and showed her what Suzy had 24.“Why,its wonderful,”said Miss Parker,who then showed us a poster she had painted 25 the talent show.“I need more of these,but I just do
34、nt have enough 26.Could you help me,Suzy?”On the day of the talent show,Suzys 27 were everywhereall over the hall and all over the school,each one different.“And finally,”said Mr Brown,the schoolmaster,at the end of the show,“we have a(n) 28 award.Im sure youve all noticed the wonderful posters.”Eve
35、ryone nodded.“One of our own students 29 them.”I could hear everyone whispering.“Who in our school could draw 30 well?”Mr Brown waited a while before saying,“31 this student worked so hard on the posters,she deserves a 32,too.Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new studentSuzy Khan!”Mr Brown thanked her f
36、or all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artists set.“Thank you,”she cried.I 33,at that time when I was looking at her excited face,shed probably never 34 anything in her whole life.Everyone started to 35 their hands.Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening.I kn
37、ew then Suzy was going to be all right.16A.jokedB.caredC.forgotD.worried答案:A解析:根据上下文可知,她身材矮小,同学们都拿她开玩笑,因此选择joke。17A.reportedB.decidedC.complainedD.questioned答案:B解析:她被城里的一户人家收养,他们认为对她来说学会美国人的生活方式的最佳方法就是跟美国孩子在一起。report“报道”;decide“决定,断定”;complain“抱怨”;question“质疑”。故B项正确。18A.richB.proudC.tinyD.popular答案:
38、C解析:根据第一段第二句“She was really small for her age of 12.”可知,此处要用tiny“娇小的,纤弱的”。19A.comeB.fallC.fitD.tie答案:C解析:上文提及同学取笑Suzy Khan,因此“我”极力想帮助她融入这个圈子。文中标题也有提示。fit in with sb.为固定搭配,表示“适应;与合得来”。20A.mannerB.patternC.choiceD.way答案:D解析:一定有一个办法能帮到Suzy Khan。manner“方式”;pattern“模式”;choice“选择”;way“方法”。根据上下文可知,此处表示“我”在
39、想办法,故选D项。21A.readB.takenC.openedD.put答案:C解析:一天,“我”走进教室,看到Suzy打开地理书,翻到一张画着火车的插图,在笔记本上把它完美地画了下来。根据句意答案应为C项。22A.freeB.perfectC.finalD.extra答案:B解析:根据下文的“wonderful”可以看出,她画得确实很好。free“自由的;空闲的”;perfect“完美的”;final“最后的”;extra“额外的”。根据上下文可知B项正确。23A.artB.talkC.quizD.talent答案:D解析:根据下文的“the talent show”,以及“On the
40、day of the talent show”可知,“我”想到可以让她在即将到来的才艺表演中做点什么。故D项正确。24A.coloredB.writtenC.carvedD.drawn答案:D解析:根据上下文可知,美术老师看了一下她画的画,故用draw“画”。carve“雕刻,刻”。25A.atB.afterC.forD.around答案:C解析:老师展示了一张为才艺表演所画的海报。for表示“为了”。26A.roomB.timeC.paperD.interest答案:B解析:老师还需要制作更多的海报,但时间不够,画不了这么多,因此就让Suzy帮忙。故选B项。27A.giftsB.booksC
41、.photosD.posters答案:D解析:根据上文提及的poster,可知此处表示Suzy画的posters“海报”到处都是。后文的“noticed the wonderful posters”也有所提示。28A.specialB.academicC.nationalD.royal答案:A解析:才艺表演结束后,校长要颁发特别奖给这些海报的作者。因为这不是为才艺表演所颁的奖,所以用special“特别的”。29A.paintedB.foundC.printedD.collected答案:A解析:根据上下文可知,此处表示“这些海报都是由我们自己的一位同学画的”,故用paint,与draw意义相
42、近。print“打印”,collect“收集”。30A.veryB.thatC.quiteD.too答案:B解析:同学们都很惊讶,谁会画得那么好。that可以用作副词,相当于so,表示“如此;那么”。31A.IfB.ThoughC.UnlessD.Since答案:D解析:句意:因为这位同学为这些海报付出了这么多,她应该得到这个奖。故用since表示“既然;因为”。32A.prizeB.rankC.restD.place答案:A解析:prize与28空后的award相呼应,意为“奖,奖品,奖项”,符合题意。33A.repliedB.realizedC.rememberedD.regretted答
43、案:B解析:当“我”看到她激动的脸时,“我”意识到她或许从没有拥有过什么东西。reply“回答”;realize“意识到”;remember“记得”;regret“后悔,遗憾”。根据句意可知B项正确。34A.offeredB.valuedC.ownedD.controlled答案:C解析:参照33题解析。own意为“拥有”,符合题意。35A.clapB.waveC.raiseD.shake答案:A解析:根据下文的applause可知,此处表示每个人都开始为她鼓掌。故用clap。第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In
44、order to know a foreign language thoroughly,four things are necessary.Firstly,we must understand the language when we hear it 36.(speak).Secondly,we must be able to speak it 37.(correct) with confidence.38.,we must be able to read the language,and fourthly,we must be able to write it.We must be able
45、 to make sentences that are grammatically correct.There is no easy way to success 39. language learning.A good memory is of great help,but it is not enough only 40.(memorize) rules from a grammar book.It is not much use learning by heart long lists of words 41. their meanings,studying the dictionary
46、 and so on.We must learn by using the language.If we are 42.(satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorized,we are not really learning the language.“Learn through use” is a good piece of 43.(advise) for those who 44.(study) a new language.Practice is important.We must practise speaking and 45.(wri
47、te) the language whenever we can.答案:36.spoken37.correctly38.Thirdly39.in 40.to memorize41.and42.satisfied43.advice44.are studying45.writing第三部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线(
48、)划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。I was taking a train to Londons Victoria Station.I had noticed that the carriage was noise and filled with people.Before long,a train inspector comes to check our tickets.A passenger realized he couldnt find his ticket but be
49、came quite upset.Then everyone in the carriage began searching the ticket,which was eventually found under a seat several rows from his owner.The person who found a ticket smiled with pleasure at his success.No one in the carriage had previous spoken to or even noticed the ticket-owner before.Yet th
50、ey had so quickly offered the strangers their help.If we could show concern to others on need,the world would be a better place to live in.答案:第二句:去掉had;noisenoisy第三句:comescame第四句:butand第五句:searching后加for;hisits/the第六句:athe第七句:previouspreviously第八句:strangersstranger第九句:onin第二节(满分25分)(2017全国高考)假定你是李华,
51、想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸(paper-cutting)艺术展。请给他写封邮件,内容包括:1.展览时间、地点;2.展览内容。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考范文Dear Mr Henry,Im writing to invite you to pay a visit to the Chinese Paper-cutting Art Exhibition together with me,which is to be held in our school.The event is intended to take place in the galle
52、ry hall from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on May 9.All the students as well as the teachers of our school are expected to attend it.Well appreciate a variety of wonderful paper-cutting works,including flowers,birds,fishes and so on.I believe it is a good opportunity for you to have a better understanding of Chinese culture.Wed appreciate it if you could come and join us.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua
