1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家单元综合检测(四).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AHomestay in Sydney，AustraliaLinda：Our big home is in Sydney，about 300 meters from Sydney University and 450 meters from the train station.The train ride is about 30 minutes to the CBD.Now we only have a small bedroom for a female student.The cost
2、 is $260 per week，which includes all meals when at home and laundering(洗烫) of clothes.Email：markalarms.auJohn：I have a lovely single room for homestay (male，nonsmokers only)The apartment is located across the road from a bus station.A sports field is only a twominute walk away.The room is for both s
3、hort and long stays.The cost is $220 per week，including breakfast and lunch on weekdays.There is no washing machine at home.Do your own laundry in the apartment blocks facilities.Email：ainsley gilkes.auEric：I live in the northern suburbs of Sydneyquiet for studying and relaxing，yet close to Sydney U
4、niversity & NCELTR & SIBT.The subway station is nearby.All facilities of the house including a living room with a TV can be used.Owners are very open and friendly，and treat students as part of the family.The prices include all meals (breakfast，lunch and dinner) and cleaning.The fee is $300 per week.
5、Email：mineannyRose：Hi，everyone！I have one room for homestay (girl students only) in a house which is very close to Sydney University SIBT & WSU in the northern district of Sydney.There is a bus station across the road.Travel time to the centre of the city is 40 minutes by train.We only have one home
6、stay at a time.Therefore，our family can take good care of you.The fee is $230 per week.We are looking forward to having you in our home.Email：cliqi9239【语篇解读】本文介绍了澳大利亚悉尼的几个住宿家庭的情况和费用。1Four persons wrote these passages so as to Alook for suitable roommatesBsearch for homestay informationCbook a suitab
7、le room in SydneyDadvertise rooms for homestayD写作意图题。根据文章的标题“Homestay in Sydney，Australia”可知，四个人写这些文章是为了给住宿家庭做广告。故选D。2One person who lives in Johns apartment Acan smoke in the apartmentBcan use Johns washing machine to wash clothesChas to walk a long way to get to the sports fieldDis provided with b
8、reakfast and lunch on weekdaysD细节理解题。根据第二则广告中的“The cost is $220 per week，including breakfast and lunch on weekdays.”可知，住在John的公寓的人在工作日被提供早餐和午餐。故选D。3If Peter wants to find a homestay room near Sydney University，he should send an email to Amarkalarms .auBmineanny Ccliqi9239 Dainsley gilkes .auB细节理解题。阅
9、读文章可知，第一、三、四则广告的寄宿家庭都位于悉尼大学附近，但一、四两个寄宿家庭仅限女生，所以Peter想在悉尼大学附近找一个住宿家庭，他应该发送一封电子邮件给mineanny。故选B。4A girl who wants a room for between $210 and $240 per week would most probably contact ARoseBJohnCEricDLindaA细节理解题。根据第四则广告中的“girl students only”及“The fee is $230 per week.”可知，想要费用在每周$210到$240的一个住宿家庭最有可能联系Ro
10、se。故选A。BThe pupils of Grangetown High have been busy getting to know their newest and tallest classmatea 7metertall giraffe outside their school.The giraffe is a huge sculpture made by a local artist.The schools headmaster noticed the sculpture in the artists garden as he drove past one day，and thou
11、ght it would be perfect for his school.“I knew everyone would love it，” he said，“because our basketball team is known as the Grangetown Giraffes，and they wear giraffes on their shirts.So I asked them to write a letter to the artist，asking how much it would cost to buy the giraffe.He was very kind an
12、d got it ready to deliver(递送) in six weeksall for nothing！It was expected to arrive one Sunday morning，so that the pupils would see it when they got to school on Mondayat that time they had no idea that we were getting it.”The artist，Tom Bennett，was a university professor of chemistry before he left
13、 that job in 2006 and only took up metalwork a couple of years ago.“Ive always drawn pictures，” he said.“I can even remember doing it on my first day at schoolI drew a horse.I wanted it to be the best horse picture ever，but I dont think I succeeded.” Toms first metalwork was a bicycle for two that h
14、e and his wife could go cycling together.“It was the most uncomfortable bike ever created，” he said，“so I gave up making bicycles and went into sculpture instead.”Meanwhile the pupils at Grangetown High are very happy with their new classmate.“Were going to hold a competition to give it a proper nam
15、e，” said one girl.“Everyone likes the expression on its face，so perhaps that will give us some ideas.”【语篇解读】一尊长颈鹿雕像的到来成了Grangetown High这所学校的一道亮丽的风景线。5When the pupils got to school on Monday，they probably felt AshyBsadCexcitedDconfidentC推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句和最后一段可以推断出，周一学生们到校后，看到长颈鹿的雕像时应该会很兴奋。故选C。6What can
16、 we learn about Tom Bennett?AHe showed interest in art at an early age.BHe was good at drawing，especially horses.CHe visited Grangetown High as a professor.DHe learned a lot about sculpture at university.A推理判断题。根据第三段中“Ive always drawn pictures， he said.I can even remember doing it on my first day at
17、 school.”可以推断出，Tom Bennett从小就对艺术感兴趣。故选A。7Whats the main idea of the text?AIt was a difficult job to name a giraffe.BTom Bennett is wellknown as a sculptor.CThe Grangetown Giraffes is a strong team.DA metal giraffe arrived at Grangetown High.D主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是一尊长颈鹿雕像来到Grangetown High这所学校的故事。故选D。CWant to
18、 get thin？Eat more fruit and vegetablestheyre a lowcalorie(热量) way of filling up，right? It depends which ones you eat.Eating starchy(含淀粉的) vegetables such as corn and potatoes was linked to weight gain.Eating more highfibre，lowerglycemic(低血糖的) vegetables was associated with weight loss.Lowerglycemic
19、 foods do not raise blood sugar levels as much as higher ones.The study from Harvard University looked at changes in the intake of specific fruit and vegetables recorded from 133，468 US men and women over 24 years.It took into account other lifestyle factors that affect weight，such as smoking，amount
20、 of sleep，hours of watching television and exercise.Dr Monica L Bertoia，the lead author，says that，in America，the most common choices of fruit and vegetables are orange juice and potatoes.“There are many fruits and vegetables that may be better choices for the prevention of weight gain，such as apples
21、，pears，berries and nonstarchy vegetables，” she says.The idea of eating more fruit and vegetables to lose weight only works if you eat less of something elseall calories count.A study last year looking at previous research on weight loss and increased fruit and vegetable intake in more than 1，200 peo
22、ple，found that people who didnt reduce their calorie intake overall did not lose weight.Different fruit and vegetables have different qualities.So if you want highfibre，lowglycemic fruit，go for blueberries and avocados(油梨)Strawberries(草莓) are low on fibre but good on the lowglycemic index (指数)，as is
23、 grapefruitunless you pour sugar on it.Pears and apples come out well，even though they have a highglycemic indextheir higher fibre，which is good for weight loss，may compensateFor vegetables，try tofu，cauliflower and sweet potatoes or yams(山药) rather than potatoes.But remember，they all still have calo
24、ries.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，多吃水果和蔬菜不一定有助于减肥。8In losing weight，what does Bertoia think of Americans choice of fruit?AShe thinks highly of it.BShe thinks nothing of it.CShe hesitates to accept it.DShe is all for it.C推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“There are many fruits and vegetables that may be better choices for the p
25、revention of weight gain.”可知，Bertoia认为在减肥的过程中，美国人对水果的选择或许不是最理想的。9According to the text，what is the best way to lose weight?ATaking in fewer calories.BEating more fruit and vegetables.CStopping smoking and watching TV.DChoosing one special fruit or vegetable.A细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，想要减肥的话，要在减少所有卡路里摄入量的基础上，多
26、吃水果和蔬菜。10The underlined word “compensate” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “ ”Ado harmBmake upCgo downDget improvedB词义猜测题。由画线词前的“Pears and apples come out well”及“even though”可知，尽管梨和苹果血糖指数高，但是其富含纤维，有助于减肥，从而“弥补或中和”这些负面影响。11The text is most likely to be taken out of a(n) Ascience reportBtechnol
27、ogy reviewCeducation programDfood advertisementA文章出处题。本文主要讲述了研究发现多吃水果和蔬菜不一定有助于减肥。由此可推知，本文最有可能出自一份科学报告。DNewcastle，one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom，is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe.Its said that most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team pla
28、y.The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failure of the local team.Newcastles most popular place is the Gate，which is in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars，restaurants，sports bars，pubs and so on.During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.Cul
29、ture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses.They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city.Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable.Its the best way to see the city w
30、ithout tiring yourself out or getting cold.Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are mustsee attractions.But be careful if youre short of time.Newcastle is a big place，so you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.If you want to watch the local team play socce
31、r in the St.James Park，remember to book a ticket as early as possible.The locals are crazy soccer fans，and youll find it hard to get a ticket if you dont wait in the queue early.As you can see，Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see.Youre sure to have a won
32、derful time here!【语篇解读】本文介绍了英国发展最快的城市之一纽卡斯尔。12Most visitors come to Newcastle in order to Awatch its soccer team playBtake the local tour busesCvisit the Hancock MuseumDhave a big meal in restaurantsA细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Its said that most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play.”可知，大多数游客来这里
33、是为了看足球比赛。13If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle，you Ashould go to the GateBcan go on a city tourCmust visit St.James ParkDmust drive your own carB细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses.”可知答
34、案。14The underlined word “They” in Para.3 refers to “ ”Ahistory loversBlocal peopleCcity tour busesDlocal soccer teamsC代词指代题。根据常识，代词一般指上文提到的名词，再结合画线词所在句中的“come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city”可知，They在此处指上句提到的“城市旅游巴士”。15According to the passage，wh
35、ich one is NOT correct?AThe most popular place in Newcastle is the Gate.BMillennium Bridge is attractive to culture and local history lovers.CThe mood of the locals cant be influenced by the success or failure of the local team.DYoud better book a ticket as early as possible if you want to watch the
36、 local team play soccer.C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failure of the local team.”可知，C项的表述是不正确的。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Different CulturesThe cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot. 16 The origin of the Eastern culture is
37、 mainly from two countries：China and India.Both of the two cultures are developed by riversthe Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India. 17 When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture，another famous culture was brought up on the Mesopotamian Plainthe Mesopotamian Civilizat
38、ion.This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. 18 Like the Chinese culture，the European culture also crossed waters.When the British settled down in America，their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean.So the American culture doesnt distinguish
39、 from the European culture a lot. 19 Take the language system for example.In the East，most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system.Other causes like human race difference count as well.But whats more，due to the far distance and t
40、he steep areas between the East and West，the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries.So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost nointerference(干扰) from the other.The differences are everywhere. 20 But different cultures make the world of the 21st century more colorful.The c
41、ultural gap should not be the obstacle to the civilization of human beings.It ought to be the motivation of our going farther.ALet us work together to keep a variety of culture.BOne important thing is to learn about other cultures.CAnd these two are wellknown as the base of the European culture.DAt
42、the same time，some other differences add to the cultural differences.EThis is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole.FThey helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.GThey are obvious and affect peoples ways of thinking and their views of the w
43、orld.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了东西方文化的差异及其形成的原因。16E该空前一句提到“东西方的文化有很大的差异”，后面说文化不同的原因，所以选E项。17F根据该空前一句可知，两种文化由中国的黄河和印度的印度河所孕育，由此可知，这里写的是河流对于文化的影响，所以选F项。18C上文说这种文明后来发展成为古希腊和古罗马文明，后文提到“Like the Chinese culture，the European culture also crossed waters.”，C项“众所周知，这两种文明正是欧洲文化的基础”恰好承上启下。19D后面一句“Take the language system fo
44、r example.”是以语言系统来举例，由此可知本段主要是以其他方面的不同来说明文化的不同，所以选D项。20G由前面一句“The differences are everywhere.”可知，差异无处不在。空后的内容讲述的是文化的不同对社会的影响，所以G项符合此处语境。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Many years ago，I was working in an office in Halifax，Nova Scotia.We had large 21 that looked out over a busy street.I was standing by one of
45、 those windows one day when a woman in a 22 car looked up and made eye contact.Naturally I waved.As she turned and tried to identify me，a quiet laugh 23 my lips.My coworkers began taking an interest，and stood back watching the 24 I received，and laughing happily.Then the stress of work was washed awa
46、y.Christmas approached，and job 25 were announced.Several of my coworkers were losing their jobs，and everyone was 26 While I was working a night shift，a red jacket，a box of foam packing and strips of tape in the corner caught my attention.They could be Santas jacket and beard！Then I folded a red file
47、 into a hat and tied the 27 to it.With the red jacket，a Santas Costume appeared.The next day I walked 28 down into the office in the costume.My coworkers 29 around me and laughed for the first time in weeks.Suddenly，my boss came to me，paused，shook his head and then left.I feared 30 Then the phone ra
48、ng.With a bead of sweat 31 my forehead，I entered the boss office. 32 ，he laughed：“Thanks，Mike！Its been hard to enjoy the Christmas season.Thanks for the laugh.I 33 it.”That evening，I stood 34 by the window and waved at my fans，with my heart filled with joy.For a few minutes of that day，wed been able
49、 to forget our 35 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者由于工作的地方靠着一条繁忙的街道，并且办公室又有大的窗子，因此在不忙时，他就通过窗子俯看，和下面的路人打招呼。临近圣诞节，公司裁员，同事们都很沮丧，但作者用红色的夹克衫改做了一件圣诞老人的衣服，在公司穿上给同事和老板带来了快乐，自己也很快乐。21A.doorsBwindows CroofDcurtainB根据下文“I was standing by one of those windows one day.”可知，我们办公室有很大的窗户。22A.workingBwandering CpassingDfollow
50、ingC句意：一天，我正站在一扇窗户前，一辆过路车辆中的一位女士抬头与我进行了眼神交流。23A.gainedBlocked CgraspedDescapedD句意：当她转过身来辨认我时，一个安静的微笑从我唇边溜走。24A.concernsBfeelingsCresponsesDactionsC根据上文“我”与过往行人间的互动，可推断出我的同事开始感兴趣，过来观看我收到的反应，愉快地笑着。25A.loadsBtime CarrangementDcutsD根据“Several of my coworkers were losing their jobs”可知，圣诞节临近，工作裁员被宣布。26A.u
51、psetBexcited CconfusedDfoolishA根据“Several of my coworkers were losing their jobs”可知，几个同事失去了工作，每个人都很沮丧。27A.jacketBtie CvestDbeardD句意：我折了一个红色的帽子把胡须系在它上面，把自己装扮成圣诞老人。28A.sadlyBnervously CmadlyDbravelyD句意：我扮成了圣诞老人，因此我需要勇敢地穿着这样的服装走进办公室。29A.gotBgatheredCturnedDpresentedB句意：我的同事聚集在我周围，这几周以来第一次大笑。30A.respons
52、ibilityBdifficultyCtroubleDmistakeC由上文可知，老板看到了我装扮成圣诞老人，我害怕惹上了麻烦。31A.pullingBrolling down CflowingDmoving onB由上文可知，我担心出麻烦，这时电话响了，因此推断大滴的汗水从我的前额滚落。32A.LastlyBThus CInsteadDHoweverD由上文可知，我担心出麻烦，然而老板笑着说“谢谢”。33A.neededBsaid CdeclaredDsharedA根据上文“Its been hard to enjoy the Christmas season.”可推断，老板说自己很难享受到
53、圣诞节的快乐了，谢谢我带来的笑声，他需要这些。34A.proudlyBcarefullyChopefullyDsilentlyA由上文讲述可知，我原本以为惹上了麻烦，但是老板感谢了我，因此推断出那天晚上，我得意洋洋地站在窗子前挥手。35A.weaknessBfaults ClossesDchangesC结合上文提到的失业可推断，那一天有那么几分钟，我们忘记了我们失去的东西。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Why do different people like different colors? The answer depends largely 36. cultural
54、 values.To the Egyptians，green is a color 37. stands for the hope and joy of spring，while for Muslims，it means heaven.Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures.During the Spring Festival in China，children 38. (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year.For many nations，b
55、lue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs.Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect 39. (they) against evils.Peoples 40. (choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions toward them.Green is said to be the most restful color.It has the ability to reduce pain
56、and relax people both mentally 41. physically.When 42. (work) in green environment，people have fewer stomachaches.Red can make a persons blood pressure 43. (rise) and increase peoples appetite.Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant.And many commercial websites will ha
57、ve a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that 44. (easy) catches a persons eye.Unlike red，blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite.Therefore，if you want to eat 45. (little)，eating from blue plates can help.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了不同文化价值观下，颜色对人们的影响也不同。36on考查固定短语。depend on表示“依赖、取决于”，故填on。37
58、that/which考查定语从句。此处先行词为color，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，故填that/which。38are given考查时态语态。文章主要以一般现在时为主，children 与give之间是被动关系，应该用一般现在时的被动语态，故填are given。39themselves考查代词。句意：希腊人经常戴蓝色的项链，希望能保佑自己平安。根据句意可知此处表示“他们自己”，故填themselves。40choice考查名词。作主语用名词， is表明用单数，故填choice。41and考查固定搭配。both.and.表示“两者都”，故填and。42working考查状语从句的省略。在
59、when引导的时间状语从句中，当主从句主语一致时，从句通常省略主语和be，本句省略了they are，people和work之间是主动关系，故填working。43rise考查make的用法。make sth. do表示“使某物做”，pressure与rise之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，所以用动词原形作宾语补足语，故填rise。44easily考查副词。修饰动词catch用副词，故填easily。45less考查比较级。句意：所以，如果你想少吃点，用蓝色盘子会有帮助。less是little的比较级。.应用文写作(满分15分)假设你是李华，寒假就要来临了，你的美国朋友 Tom 来信询问你的寒假计划。
60、请你给他写封回信告知你的安排并邀请他来中国做客。内容要点如下：1你的寒假安排；2欢度春节；3发出邀请。注意：1.词数 80 左右，书写规范整洁；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Tom，Glad to have received your letter，in which you ask me about my plan for the coming winter vacation.Now let me tell you in details. Yours，Li Hua参考范文Dear Tom，Glad to have received your le
61、tter，in which you ask me about my plan for the coming winter vacation.Now let me tell you in details.As you know，we Chinese students have a lot of homework during our winter vacation.Therefore，I will firstly try my best to finish my homework.Besides，physical exercise and doing some housework are als
62、o what I should do.Whats more，the Spring Festival is right in our winter vacation，at which time we can have delicious food，enjoy fireworks and get some lucky money from our parents and relatives.Why not come to visit me? I believe we can share a lot of happy time then.Looking forward to your coming
63、to China.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。续写的词数应为150左右。Charlie began riding my bus in September of my fourth year driving.Eight years old，with blond hair and crystalline(水晶般的) gray eyes，he got on with a group of children.They all had stories to tell me about their summers
64、.Charlie，though，ignored me.He didnt even answer when I asked his name.From that day on，Charlie was a trial.If a fight broke out I didnt have to turn my head to know who had started it.If someone was throwing spitballs(纸团，唾沫球) I could guess the culprits(罪犯的) name.If a girl was crying，chances were Cha
65、rlie had pulled her hair.No matter how I spoke to him，gently or firmly，he wouldnt say a word.He would just stare at me with those big gray eyes of his.I asked around some，and found out Charlies father was dead and he didnt live with his mother.He deserves my patience，I thought.So I practiced every b
66、it of patience I could muster(找寻)To my cheery “Good morning，” he was silent.When I wished him a happy Halloween，he sneered(讥讽)Many，many times I asked myself how I could reach Charlie.“Im at my wits end，” Id say.Still I was sure that this child needed to feel some warmth from me.So，when he passed by，
67、I would ruffle(弄皱) his hair or pat him on the arm.Toward the end of that year，the kids on my bus gave me a small present inscribed “To the Best Bus Driver Ever”I propped it up on the dashboard(仪表盘)On top I hung a small tin heart that a little girl had given me.In red paint she had written，“I love Po
68、lly and Polly loves me.”On the nexttolast day of school I was delayed a few minutes talking to the principal.When I got on the bus I realized that the tin heart was gone.“Does anyone know what happened to the little heart that was up here？”I asked.For once with 39 children，there was silence.One boy
69、piped up，“Charlie was the first one on the bus.I bet he took it.” Other children joined the chorus，“Yeah！Charlie did it！Search him！”I asked Charlie，“Have you seen the heart？”“I dont know what youre talking about，” he protested.Standing up，he took a few pennies and a small ball out of his pockets.“Se
70、e，I dont have it.”“I bet he does！”insisted the girl who had given me the heart.“Check his pockets.”Paragraph 1：Charlie glowered(怒视) when I asked him to come forward. Paragraph 2：Eventually I retired.And there my story as a school bus driver ends，except for one more incident. 参考范文Charlie glowered(怒视)
71、 when I asked him to come forward. He stiffened for seconds and then shuffled his feet forward，eyes red with fury but without any fear or hesitation.As I was about to search him，he dodged(闪开) at first but finally gave in.I reached into his left pocketnothing.Then I searched the right onethere was so
72、mething shaped like a tiny heart.Charlie knew I had found it.But there was no changes of his expressionstill stubborn and a bit arrogant(自大的)I was just about to take the evidence out when I suddenly changed my mind.“Maybe this is a chance，”I thought to myself.I took my hand out of his pocket and dec
73、lared，“Guys，we misunderstood Charlie.”I turned to Charlie，“Sorry，Charlie.”At that moment，I sensed a flash of surprise in his eyes.Days later，I heard Charlie moved away into another city.Eventually I retired.And there my story as a school bus driver ends，except for one more incident. One day，I receiv
74、ed an invitation letter for an anniversary of the school.Days later，when I arrived at the hall in the school，I was surrounded by a crowd of middleaged people who were shouting cheerfully，“Polly！Polly！We love Polly！”I was so glad that they still remembered the person who escorted them in their childh
75、ood.Then，a man，with blond hair and gray eyes，came to me.As if with hesitation，he said，“Polly，I.I really owe you an apology and I should have said this long beforethank you！” After hugging me tightly，he put something in my handsomething shaped like a tiny heart.I suddenly realized it was Charlie！I beamed at him，“Welcome back，son.I knew patience was the best help.”- 16 - 版权所有高考资源网