1、UNIT 2 LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE单元综合检测(二)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分)第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWelcome to Reading MuseumsHandson Learning ServiceDuring the past 100 years, Reading Museum has always been offering learning opportunities to schools，and we hope to c
2、ontinue this tradition for the next 100 years with your support.Victorian SchoolroomThe session takes place in a grand reconstruction of a schoolroom in a late nineteenth century Board School.The children will experience a wide range of Victorian style lessons and use slate boards and dip pens.The s
3、ession leader will play the role of a Victorian teacher but will come out of the role during the session to comfort the children.We provide costume for all children.Victorian ToysOur Victorian nanny delivers this interesting session.The nanny will help children to explore the differences between ric
4、h and poor childrens toys from the past.During the session the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.Victorian ChristmasIn a specially decorated room the children will find out how the Victorians introduced many of our Christmas customs.They will make a simple card or present to t
5、ake home.For uptodate prices and session details, please visit our website.For all session bookings please phone us on 01189373400.Reservation at least 4 weeks in advance is advised.Please be ready to tell us when you wish to come，the session(s)you wish to book and the year group of pupils.Our sessi
6、ons take place between 10：00 and 12：00 or 12：30 and 14：30.The maximum group size is 35 pupils.We recommend that you bring 5 adults for each group.语篇解读本文是一篇广告。具体介绍了参与阅读博物馆的实践活动的相关情况。1What can the children do in Victorian Toys?AThey can learn the differences between rich and poor children.BThey can le
7、arn something about Christmas customs.CThey can take home the toys made by themselves.DThey can get interesting Victorian style lessons.C细节理解题。根据Victorian Toys部分“During the session the children have the opportunity to make a toy to take home.”可知，孩子们在Victorian Toys这个环节可以把自制的物品带回家。2What can we know ab
8、out Victorian Christmas?AThe children have to be with their parents.BThe children act as Christmas Father.CAt least 35 children are required.DEach session will last for 2 hours.D细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Our sessions take place between 10：00 and 12：00 or 12：30 and 14：30.”可知，所有的课程都是2个小时的时间。3What should you do if
9、 you want to attend the sessions?AVisit its website often.BBook at least 4 weeks in advance.CExplain your ideas on the phone.DKnow the history about Victorian customs.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Reservation at least 4 weeks in advance is advised.”可知，如果你想参加该项目，要至少提前4周预订。BWhat would you do if you could see into th
10、e future? And more importantly, what would you do if you werent happy with what you saw? These are the questions explored in Disneys new movie，Tomorrowland.Tomorrowland tells the story of a wideeyed dreamer named Casey as she follows her curiosity down a path of adventure and danger.When a strange s
11、ign shows an alternate (交替的)reality, Casey begins a magical journey into another world.As she struggles to make sense of this new world，Casey meets a scientist named Frank.Together they carry out a task to uncover the mysteries of a land that exists between time and space：Tomorrowland.According to B
12、rittany Robertson，the entire movie has been filled with secrecy.In fact，she had to audition(试镜)many times for the part of Casey before she was even allowed to read the script (剧本).Robertson says that being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future.“I always think abo
13、ut going green and trying to help the world with things I can do，” she told TFK.“I think the greatest things we can do to help are simple things.The small stuff counts.”Robertson auditioned for it for a very long time before she even read the script.Once she read the script，she just loved how full t
14、he story was.She was satisfied by it.She felt happy，like she had just been on an adventurous ride.She was also sad, joyful, and hopeful.She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script and it really got her thinking and it made her want to be a more positive person.She was very happy when she fou
15、nd out she got the role.It felt like all her hard work paid off.语篇解读本文主要介绍了迪士尼影片明日世界，影片中的大眼睛姑娘给观众留下了深刻的印象，她就是Casey的扮演者布丽特妮罗伯森。4What do we know about Brittany Robertson from the passage?AShe could see into the future.BShe is the author of the story.CShe plays the part of Casey.DShe is a wideeyed drea
16、mer.C细节理解题。根据第三段中“she had to audition(试镜)many times for the part of Casey”和第四段的“when she found out she got the role”可知，她在影片中扮演Casey。5What does the underlined phrase “make sense of” most probably mean?AEnter.BKnow.CCover. DMiss.B词义猜测题。根据第二段的最后一句可知，他们两人执行了一项揭开存在于时间和宇宙之间的明日世界的秘密可知，该短语的意思为“了解；弄懂”，所以选B项。
17、6What lesson does Robertson get from the movie?ALook at the future positively.BBe sure to do many great things.CSmall things are simple things.DThe world is full of secret.A推理判断题。根据第三段中“.being a part of Tomorrowland has given her a more positive outlook on the future”可知，演这部电影使她更积极地看待未来。7After readin
18、g the script，Robertson_Afelt very excitedBhad a mixed feelingCfelt successfulDwent on a magical journeyB细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She felt a mix of emotions after reading the script”可知，B项中的“a mixed feeling”与此相符。CThe worlds insects are going down the path of extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of na
19、tures ecosystems”， according to the first global scientific review.More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found.The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals，birds and reptiles.“It should be of huge concern to all of us, for insects
20、 are at the heart of every food web.They pollinate(授粉)the large majority of plant species，keep the soil healthy, recycle nutrients, control pests, and much more.Love them or loathe them, we humans cannot survive without insects，”said Prof Dave Goulson at the University of Sussex in the UK.The analys
21、is, published in the journal Biological Conservation, says intensive (集约型)agriculture is the main driver of the declines, particularly the heavy use of pesticides.Urbanisation and climate change are also significant factors.“If insect species losses cannot be stopped，this will have catastrophic cons
22、equences for both the planets ecosystems and for the survival of mankind.It is very rapid.In 10 years you will have a quarter less, in 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none，” said review author Francisco SnchezBayo, at the University of Sydney, Australia.One of the biggest impa
23、cts of insect loss is on many birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish that eat insects.“If this food source is taken away, all these animals starve to death，” he said.Such effects have already been seen in Puerto Rico, where a recent study revealed a 98% fall in ground insects over 35 years.Matt Shardl
24、ow, at the conservation charity Buglife, said：“It is thoughtful to see this evidence that shows the pitiful state of the worlds insect populations.It is increasingly obvious that the planets ecology is breaking and there is a need for a strong and global effort to prevent and change these terrible t
25、rends.”语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是，昆虫数量的减少对自然生态系统的危害。8Why are people worried about the insect decline?AThey are vital to ecosystems.BThey provide food for pests.CThey pollinate all plants.DThey enrich the soil.A细节理解题。根据第一段中“The worlds insects are going down the path of extinction，threatening acatastrophic c
26、ollapse of natures ecosystems”可知，人们之所以担心昆虫数量的减少，是因为它们对生态系统至关重要。9What is the main cause of insect losses?AMore and more trees.BRestrictions on pesticides.CUpgrading agriculture.DFriendly environment.C细节理解题。根据第三段中“The analysis，published in the journal Biological Conservation，says intensive(集约型)agricul
27、ture is the main driver of the declines，particularly the heavy use of pesticides.”可知，发表在生物保护杂志上的分析说集约农业是昆虫下降的主要驱动力，尤其是大量使用农药。10Where can you find the exact time of insect losses?AIn Paragraph 1.BIn Paragraph 2.CIn Paragraph 3. DIn Paragraph 4.D细节理解题。根据第四段中“In 10 years you will have a quarter less，in
28、 50 years only half left and in 100 years you will have none”可知，在第四段中可以找到昆虫损失的确切时间。11What can be a suitable title for the text?AHumans can survive the punishment of natureBInsect declining is breaking natures ecosystemsCNatures ecosystems are influenced by humansDInsects and animals are dying out in
29、 Puerto RicoB标题归纳题。最后一段中提到“看到这些显示世界昆虫种群的可怜状态的证据是发人深思的。越来越明显的是，地球的生态正受到破坏，为了预防和改变这些可怕的趋势，需要一个强有力的全球努力”。由此推知，本文最佳主题是“Insect declining is breaking natures ecosystems(昆虫数量的减少正在破坏自然生态系统)”。DStudies have shown most people fail to realize how much time they spend on their smart phones each day.Frank and Ame
30、lias family were put to a test, using a free app called “Momentscreen Time Tracker”The VascellarosFrank, Amelia, 14yearold twins Frankie and Joe, and 17yearold Samall said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones each day.“Honestly, I dont feel like Im on my phone a l
31、ot，” Amelia Vascellaro said.Amelia was on her phone far less often than Frank, according to the app.While Amelia spent about an hour per day on the phone, Frank spent close to four hours on his phonewhich came as a shock to him.The childrens times varied but they often spent more than a couple of ho
32、urs on the phone as well.Minneapolisbased Dr Kirsten Lind Seal sees phone usage come up a lot among families.Lind Seal said many family members phone use has become problematic.“If we hear more than once，Do you have to be on your phone right now? Can you please put your phone down? Did you hear what
33、 I said？it may be a sign that it is negatively influencing our family relationships and our daily lives，”she said.Lind Seal said actually paying attention to how much time one spends on the phone is a good first step in deciding when to put it down.She asks parents to encourage more facetoface commu
34、nication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills.“What we find is that we are really losing out on empathythe ability to understand other peoples feelings and problemswhen we spend a lot of time on our smart phones to communicate with other people, ”s
35、he said.语篇解读本文是一篇议论文。通过使用一款应用软件跟踪发现，很多人没有意识到自己每天花费很多时间使用手机。文章建议人们应该放下手机，进行更多的面对面的交流。12How did the families tested by the app feel about the test results?ASatisfied.BDoubtful.CUninterested. DAstonished.D推理判断题。根据第二段中“all said they did not really know they were spending so much time on their phones eac
36、h day”可知，Vascellaro一家都对这个测试结果感到惊讶，他们没有想到自己每天花费那么多的时间使用手机。13Why did Lind Seal mention the three questions in Paragraph 5?ATo encourage people to live a simple life.BTo explain the signs of problematic phone use.CTo show the importance of close relationships.DTo ask people if they use phones too much.
37、B推理判断题。由第四段中“Lind Seal said many family members phone use has become problematic.”可知，Lind Seal提出这三个问题是为了说明我们过多使用手机。14What did Lind Seal want to convey in the last paragraph?AWe should make more facetoface communication.BWe can understand each other better using smartphones.COur ability of empathy is
38、 strengthened by smartphones.DSmartphone usage improves the teens emotional skills.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中“She asks parents to encourage more facetoface communication for teens and young adults as they continue developing their social and emotional skills.”和引述的话可知，我们应该多进行面对面的交流。15Where is this text most like
39、ly from?AA diary. BA guidebook.CA novel. DA magazine.D文章出处题。通读全文，本文从一项研究入手，讲述人们对手机的依赖，最后建议人们应该进行更多的面对面的交流，故此篇文章最有可能来自杂志。第二节(共5小题；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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Futurologists are making a lot of predictions about our future life._16_By 2048, some futurologists foresee that
40、some “talking” buildings will appear in our life.By the middle of the century, its believed that buildings will be able to “talk” to people through various sensors when the heating needs to be turned on._17_Instead，a lot of networks will appear，which can be compared to a human nervous system.In the
41、next 30 years, buildings will be made from concrete plastics and shapechanging materials.All of them can heal themselves at that time._18_there will be a need for new kinds of elevators, through which vehicles could even travel into the buildings.German engineers have already started working on such
42、 technology called Multi.By midcentury, scientists believe that buildings will be miles tall.Some of them may be very large and they can function as small cities.By comparison, at present, the worlds tallest building，the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, measures 829.8 metres high._19_their windows will be rep
43、laced by virtual screens.In this way，people can choose any view as they like.At height extremes, a London Spaceport is also likely to come into being by 2048 as the space industry develops very quickly.There is a huge cost advantage going to space from as high a base as possible._20_AAs cities are b
44、eing very crowded，BAs a result，there will be no switches.CAs the future buildings can rise through the clouds，DAs architects are racing to develop the worlds tallest buildings，EThey are predicting how we will travel，work and live in the next 30 years.FTherefore, a spaceport is very likely to be over
45、 10km，using carbonbased materials.GWhat is more likely, though, is that planes will become smarter and may even become autonomous.语篇解读未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做很多预测，他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活。16E根据上文提到的“未来学家们正在对我们的未来生活做很多预测”可知，E项“他们预测未来30年我们将如何旅行、工作和生活”可承接上文。17B根据上文的“will be able totalkto people.when the heating
46、needs to be turned on”可知，B项是上文的结果。18D根据下文的“there will be a need for new kinds of elevators.”可知，D项可作为过渡，引出下文。19C根据下文的“their windows”可知，上文应该提到高楼，所以选C项。20F本段提到“a London Spaceport”，F项和上文构成因果关系，而且Spaceport为同词复现。第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。28yearold
47、Jermaine Scott set up in business as a barber in Madison，Tennessee, about a year ago.He gradually noted the kids were_21_to tablets and cell phones when they came to the barbershop.It was_22_to cut their hair when they were focused on those.That led to the_23_of Scotts“Barbershop Books Day”， when ki
48、ds could come and get a_24_haircut.What was required？They had to_25_a book while they got it.He created “Barbershop Books Day” to help not only the kids, but also the parents.Madison has many lowincome families and many are focused on just keeping their_26_on.For people in this community，$15 for a h
49、aircut per kid is not easy to_27_， so in some way a reduction in the price can_28_Scott began his initiative(倡议)by_29_five library books and putting them near his chair.Book_30_began pouring in when a local news station got_31_of what he was doing.Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further
50、by_32_his “Barbershop Books Day” to an “Ice Breaker Book Tour” where he_33_to get kids excited to learn while also giving them_34_role models through motivational speakers.Scott said，“If I step outside my comfort zone and tell them school is cool，_35_it will guide them in the right direction.”语篇解读本文
51、是一篇记叙文。主题语境是“人与社会”。作者讲述了28岁的理发师Jermaine Scott为了让孩子们重拾读书的乐趣而创设了“Barbershop Books Day”。21A.adaptedBreducedCglued DaccustomedC根据下文，尤其是“they were focused on those”可知，孩子们来理发时都沉迷于玩平板电脑和手机。be glued to sth.“全神贯注地看着某物”符合语境。be adapted to适应；be reduced to陷入；be accustomed to习惯于。22A.safe BhardCpossible DpleasantB
52、根据上文描述可知，孩子们来理发时都沉迷于玩平板电脑和手机，这使得给他们剪头发变得很困难(hard)。23A.advertisementBsupportCcelebration DbirthD根据上下文可知，因为那个情况，Scott想出一个解决方法，即发起“Barbershop Books Day”活动。由此可知，此处表示该活动的诞生(birth)。24A.satisfied BdiscountedCfree DthoroughB根据下文中的“a reduction in the price”可知，孩子们可以享受到打折的(discounted)理发。satisfied满意的；free免费的；th
53、orough彻底的。25A.borrow BpurchaseCread DchooseC根据下文可知，Scott想让孩子们爱上读书，所以只有读书的孩子才能享受到折扣理发。26A.hands BhairCshirt DlightsD根据空前的“lowincome families”可知，这些低收入家庭仅仅关注满足日常生活需求。keep ones lights on本意为“让灯亮着”，此处引申为“满足日常基本生活需要”。27A.overlook BaffordCbelieve DdeclineB根据上文中的“Madison has many lowincome families and many
54、are focused on just keeping their_on.”可知，对于社区里的低收入家庭来说，他们很难负担得起(afford)15美元给孩子理发。28A.arise BcompensateCcount DprogressC上文提到，这些家庭很难负担得起付15美元给孩子理发，所以这种理发折扣在一定程度上(对他们)很重要(count)。29A.checking on Bchecking overCchecking in Dchecking outDScott从图书馆借出(check out)五本书放在他的椅子旁边。check out在此处意为“(从图书馆)借出(书)”，符合语境。3
55、0A.contents BtitlesCorders DdonationsD当地新闻站听到风声后(报道了这件事)，(给Scott)捐赠(donation)的书就不断涌进。content内容，目录；title标题；order订单。31A.wind BholdCsight DchanceA参见上题解析。get wind of sth.“听到某事的风声”为固定用法。32A.expanding BapplyingCcomparing DaddingA根据空前的“Scott plans on taking his initiative a step further”可知，Scott计划采取进一步行动，把
56、“Barbershop Books Day”扩大为“Ice Breaker Book Tour”。33A.agrees BintendsCdeserves DprovesB在那儿，Scott打算(intend)让孩子们带着兴奋的心情来学习。34A.typical BclassicCpositive DalternativeC根据空后的“through motivational speakers”可知，Scott想通过善于鼓舞人的演讲家们来给孩子们树立积极的(positive)榜样。35A.generally BcertainlyCaccordingly DhopefullyDScott说：“如
57、果我走出我的舒适区，告诉孩子们学校是很酷的地方，那么这就有望引导他们走向正确的方向。”generally广泛地，大体上；certainly当然；accordingly相应地。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。UK Prime Minister has started plans for a “cycling and walking revolution”It, if fully 36._(realize), could change the way people move around towns and citie
58、s.The move comes as authorities attempt 37._(improve)public health by arousing peoples interest in traveling by bike and on foot.The plans, which are 38._(special)designed for England, are to be funded by 2 billion.Wideranging in their scope，they include 39._(aspect)such as providing cycling trainin
59、g for children and adults 40._ they want it，developing a network of protected bike routes, and creating “lowtraffic neighborhoods”Xavier Brice, the CEO of Sustrans, a charity which focuses on cycling and walking，41._(say)the new plans marked “a big step forward” by the government.“By 42._(help)more
60、people to leave the car at home for shorter journeys, this package of measures will cut pollution and improve the safety of our streets，”he added.The COVID19 pandemic has already had a significant effect 43._ the way people move about.Public transport use in the UK has fallen greatly while some part
61、s of the country 44._(change )their roads lately to make 45._easier for people to get around by walking or by bike.语篇解读英国首相发起计划鼓励民众骑车和步行，旨在改善公众健康。本文介绍了此方面的内容。36realized考查过去分词。分析句子结构可知，此处为if引导的条件状语从句，从句中的主语和be动词被省略，又realize和主语之间为被动关系，所以填过去分词realized。37to improve考查非谓语动词。attempt to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“试图做某
62、事”，所以填to improve。38specially考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处应为副词形式，作状语，所以填specially。39aspects考查名词单复数。aspect意为“方面”时是可数名词，和such as后列举的三项活动呼应，故用名词复数形式，所以填aspects。40if/when考查状语从句。分析句子结构并根据语境可知，空处可引导条件状语从句或时间状语从句，所以填if/when。41said考查动词时态。分析句子结构可知，空处应为主句的谓语，和从句中的marked的时态呼应，所以填said。42helping考查动名词。介词后一般跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语，故此处用动名
63、词作介词By的宾语，所以填helping。43on考查介词。have an effect on.是固定搭配，所以填on。44have changed考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空处应为该分句的谓语，又与时间状语lately呼应，故用现在完成时；又其主语some parts of the country表复数概念，所以填have changed。45it考查代词。此处考查“make it宾语补足语for sb.to do sth.”结构，it是形式宾语，真正的宾语是不定式结构to get around by walking or by bike，所以填it。第三部分写作(共两节，
64、满分40分)第一节(满分15分)你们班将举办以“未来的生活”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请根据下列要点和你的想象写一篇演讲稿。1工作；2.出行；3.环境。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。Good afternoon，boys and girls!Id like to share with you my opinion about future life._Thats all.Thank you for your listening.参考范文Good afternoon, boys and girls!Id like to share
65、with you my opinion about future life.With the development of science and technology, life will be greatly different in the future.First, people will be able to do almost everything at home.Theyll just need to give some simple instructions and robots will complete the tasks.Second，each family will h
66、ave a flying machine.Theyll be able to travel everywhere.Third, our environment will be much better than now，because some effective measures will be taken to protect it.The earth will become a big beautiful garden.I believe peoples lives will be much easier in the future.Thats all.Thank you for your
67、 listening.第二节(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。“Before you leave the bus, please make sure you have your buddy(companion/friend)！”Mrs Brown announced.To make sure no one got lost in the zoo, each student had a buddy.Marys buddy was named John.John loves animals and likes to go to the zoo.
68、But sometimes, John does not follow the rules and gets in trouble.Mary hoped that today，John would follow the rules so they would not get in trouble.When the rest of the students got off the bus, Mary and John quickly ran off to explore.They found the exhibits for many different kinds of animals and
69、 learned a lot about their natural habitats.They saw the elephants playing and they saw giraffes eating.They saw the polar bears sleeping and the monkeys leaping.Mary asked John：“John，what is your favorite animal？”“I think I like chimpanzees best.They have a lot of energy，just like me! What animal d
70、o you like，Mary？”“I love polar bears！I think their lifestyle in the Arctic is very interesting.”A few hours later, Mary and John started to feel hungry.They made their way back to the zoo entrance to eat lunch at the Rainforest Caf.The Rainforest Caf is both Mary and Johns favorite restaurant becaus
71、e there is an aquarium inside.The restaurant is also famous for its chocolate cake, in which Mary ordered for dessert after they had finished their lunch.As Mary was finishing her cake，John excused himself to go to the restroom.About ten minutes later, an alarm suddenly began to go off and a voice c
72、ame over the loudspeaker：“Attention！Someone has opened the chimpanzee exhibit! Some chimpanzees have escaped ！”People were screaming and starting to run.Mary looked for John，but he was nowhere to be found.注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。As more and more people ran out of the zoo, Mary began to think_As
73、Mary raced up the path to the animal exhibits, she stopped_参考范文As more and more people ran out of the zoo, Mary began to think where John could be.With a mixture of fear and anxiety, Mary started leaving the restaurant to search for her buddy.As she looked around the zoo grounds，it occurred to her t
74、hat John had told her that chimpanzees were his favorite animals.John wouldnt have left the restaurant to release the chimpanzees, would he? Oh no! Mary was sure she knew where John had gone.As Mary raced up the path to the animal exhibits, she stopped because she saw John with two chimpanzees held
75、in his arms.He offered a small，guilty smile.“I didnt mean to let them escape，”he said.“I just wanted to set them free so that they could play outside for a little while！”he continued with excitement.“I took the key from a zookeeper who wasnt looking.But then, the exhibit lock broke and.” Behind Mary，Mrs Brown had begun to walk up the path and saw John holding the animals.It was clear from her serious expression that he was in big trouble.