1、单元综合检测(一)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AIn the United States，30 percent of the adult population has a “weight problem”To many people，the cause is clear: we eat too much.But scientific evidence does little to support this idea.Going back to the America of 1910，we find that people were
2、 thinner than today，yet they ate more food.In those days people worked harder physically，walked more，used machines much less，and didnt watch television.Several modern studies，moreover，have shown that fatter people dont eat more on average than thinner people.In fact，some investigations(调查)，such as a
3、 1970 study of 3，545 London office workers，report that，on balance，fat people eat less than slimmer people.Studies show that slim people are more active than fat people.A study by a research group at Stanford University School of Medicine found the following interesting facts.The more the men ran，the
4、 greater loss of body fat.The more they ran，the greater their increase in food intake(吸收)Thus those who ran the most ate the most，yet lost greatest amount of body fat.【语篇解读】很多人认为肥胖是由吃得多引起的，但为什么有些人虽然吃得多但仍然苗条呢？让本文作者告诉你答案吧。1Based on the statistics given in the article，suppose there are 500 adult Americ
5、ans，about how many of them will have weight problems?A30.B50.C100.D150.D数字计算题。由第一段第一句提到的比例可知，有50030% 150人。2In comparison with the adult American population today，the Americans of 1910 _Aate more food and had more physical activities Bate less food but had more activitiesCate less food and had less p
6、hysical exercisesDhad more weight problemsA细节理解题。由第一段第四、五句可知，那时人们吃得多但是仍然苗条的原因是干体力活多，走的路多。3What has modern medical and scientific research reported to us?AFat people eat less food and are less active.BFat people eat more food than thin people and are more active.CFat people eat more food than thin pe
7、ople but are less active.DThin people run less，and need less food to eat.A细节理解题。由第二段最后“on balance，fat people eat less than slimmer people”和第三段开头“Studies show that slim people are more active than fat people.”可知答案为A。BWe live in a world where its often not easy to find someone to trust.A smiling perso
8、n always inspires trust.Even economists consider that smiles are valuable.A smile may increase other peoples trust by about 10%.People may also smile when they are caught doing bad things.According to a study made by LaFrance and Hecht，this can in fact be to their own advantage.We have a tendency to
9、 be kinder towards those who make mistakes if they wear a smile while being caught.Even a guilty smile may help you get away pretty easily when you make mistakes.We may also smile when we hear a piece of good news.In this case，women tend to smile more often than men.Smiling can also be a means of re
10、ducing the pain caused by a troubling situation.Even if we force ourselves to smile when we dont want to，this may be enough to lift our spirits just a little bit.When we feel angry or anxious，our attention tends to narrow down.We can no longer see whats going on around us and we can only notice what
11、 is in front of us.But if we smile，we feel better and increase flexibility of our attention and the ability to think.Smiling can help us focus and understand better.“Keep on smiling，and the world will smile with you.” One of the greatest social pleasures is to smile and be smiled to in return，especi
12、ally because this comes like a natural thing.People who smile often live longer.A study based on some pictures taken of some baseball players suggested that those who used to smile a lot survived about 7 years longer than those who did not smile very often.【语篇解读】微笑是人类特有的一种微妙表情。微笑不仅融洽了关系，对于长寿也大有好处。4T
13、he passage mainly talks about _Athe benefits of smilingBthe occasions when you smileCthe ways of smilingDthe reasons why people smileA主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了微笑的好处。微笑可以增加信任，缓解压力，甚至对健康都有好处，故答案为A项。5When caught doing bad things，people smile to _Aadmit their mistakesBshow they are excitedCavoid blame or pun
14、ishmentDprove they are kindC细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Even a guilty smile may help you get away pretty easily when you make mistakes.”可知，被发现做坏事时微笑的目的是为了逃脱责备或惩罚。故答案为C项。6According to the third paragraph，we can learn that _.Amen seldom smile at a piece of good newsBsmiles can be helpful whatever the situation is
15、Cwe should force ourselves to smile whenever it isDin general，men are more likely to smile than womenB细节理解题。根据文章第三段可知，当我们听到好消息时会笑，缓解困境带来的痛苦时会笑，甚至当我们不想笑时强迫自己笑，都会提升自己的精神状况，所以无论在什么样的情况下，微笑总是有好处的。7The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph probably means _Aif we smile，it is hard to be smiled toBif w
16、e smile，others will smile to us in returnCif we want to smile，the world will smile to us in timeDif we smile sometimes，we will make the world full smilesB句意理解题。根据第五段中画线句子的下文“One of the greatest social pleasures is to smile and be smiled to in return，especially because this comes like a natural thing
17、.”可知，如果我们对别人微笑，别人也会对我们报以微笑。CCompetitive eating has become a big business.The International Federation of Competitive Eating(IFOCE) holds events for competitive eating all around the world.One of the most popular contests(竞赛) is held every 4th of July on Coney Island in New York.Nathans Hot Dog Eatin
18、g Contest started in 1916 and the event has been dominated(占据优势) by Takeru Kobayashi.The Japanese competitor set his first record in 2001，when he ate 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes and has won the contest six years in a row.The main types of food eaten in the contest are fast food.Hot dogs，chicken wings，
19、pickles，corndogs and pizza are main foods of the contests.The contests usually last from around 8 to 12 minutes.Now most of the competitors are men，but there are also women who take part in competitive eating.Being large and overweight isnt necessarily an advantage in competitive eating.The biggest
20、advantage a competitor can have is the ability to actually stretch(扩张) his/her stomach.Many competitors will drink plenty of water over a period of time in order to achieve this.Apart from having an unusually stretchable stomach，another important thing seems to be handtomouth speed.The IFOCE has ver
21、y strict safety guidelines laid out regarding competitive eating.Competitions must take place in a controlled area and only competitors over the age of 18 are allowed to enter.They also advise against any type of home training.There has been much talk regarding the inclusion of competitive eating as
22、 an Olympic sport.Although the IFOCE has talked about that with the Olympic committee，it seems that they will not agree to it at present.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了竞吃比赛的有关情况。8What can we learn about Nathans Hot Dog Eating Contest?AIt has a history of over 200 years.BIt takes place once a year in Japan.CI
23、t is becoming less popular than before.DIt has made Takeru Kobayashi famous.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.dominated by Takeru Kobayashi.The Japanese competitor set his first record in 2001.has won the contest six years in a row.”可知，小林尊在美国纽约举办的内森国际热狗速食大赛上连夺六届冠军，这使得他名声远扬。9What do we know about eating contests?AFast
24、 food is the only type of food.BThey usually last ten minutes or so.COnly men are allowed to enter a contest.DThey are open to competitors of all ages.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The contests usually last from around 8 to 12 minutes.”可知，竞吃比赛通常持续十分钟左右。10What is the third paragraph mainly about?AHow to win an eati
25、ng contest.BThe history of competitive eating.CSafety guidelines from the IFOCE.DThe disadvantages of eating too much.A段落大意题。由第三段可知，能够真正扩张自己的胃是参赛者能具有的最大的优势。为了实现这一目标，许多参赛者会在一段时间内饮用大量的水。除了有一个伸展性异常好的胃，另一个重要的获胜条件是手速。所以本段主要介绍了在竞吃比赛中获胜需要具备的有利条件。11Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo report.BTo advertise
26、.CTo introduce.DTo warn.C写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了竞吃比赛受欢迎的程度、比赛中吃的主要食物、参赛人员的条件、在比赛中获胜需要具备的优势、竞吃比赛的安全指南。所以作者写这篇文章的目的就是要介绍竞吃比赛的有关情况。DOnce upon a time，when you first attended a youth sporting event，your parents probably werent expecting you to become a professional athlete.They signed up for a basketball，fo
27、otball or swimming course for you in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning gentlemanly，losing with dignity(尊严) and insisting on it when things get hard.Yes，playing games is good exercise，but it is the life lessons that matter most.For many of us，instead of looking to improve our minds
28、and spirits，we began judging progress only by the size of our muscles or the numbers on a weighing machine.The thought that athletic competition is about greater life lessons and the building of character has been further undermined(削弱) by headlines about professional athletes.“And yet theres still
29、strong evidence that sports strongly improve certain personal qualities，” says Angela Lumpkin，Professor of the Department of Health，Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas.And thats true for athletes of any age.Amateur sports(业余体育运动)provide a safe place for competition.They also prov
30、ide a practice ground for managing stress.The advantages of taking part in a sport can seep(渗透) into your professional life，too.In basketball，for example，“Getting everyone to play the right role on the court is the key to success，” says Alan Arlt，the founder of the Life Time Fitness basketball progr
31、am Ultimate Hoops.“That is certainly useful in the business world，where everyone understands their own role in the organization.” “In athletic events，you go through good and bad times often in the period of two hours，” says former NBA head coach Flip Saunders.“Do you have the calm manner to settle y
32、ourself down，or do you totally lose it and get thrown out of the game which hurts both you and your team？All of that oncourt experience has a real effect on how you deal with reallife situations.” 【语篇解读】参加体育运动不仅是为了强身健体，更重要的是为了提高人的智商和情商。12What would parents expect when their children joined in sports
33、?ATo win as many games as possible.BTo improve their health.CTo make more friends.DTo get through difficulties.D细节理解题。根据第一段的“.in the hope that you might learn lessons about winning gentlemanly，losing with dignity and insisting on it when things get hard.”可知，家长让孩子参加体育运动是希望孩子在运动的过程中学会如何面对困难。13What can
34、 we learn from Paragraph 2?APeople play sports to build their character.BPeople still hold the idea that sports can keep us fit.CPeople keep playing sports to improve minds and spirits.DPeople pay more attention to the news of professional athletes.D推理判断题。根据第二段的“The thought that athletic competition
35、 is about greater life lessons and the building of character has been further undermined by headlines about professional athletes.”可知，运动对人的性格的培养并没有被大家过多关注，反倒是专业运动员的一些头条新闻引起人们更多的关注。14Amateur sports are mentioned in Paragraph 3 in order to _Asupport Lumpkins ideaBintroduce the next topicCshow another
36、piece of evidenceDshow the main idea of the paragraphA推理判断题。根据例子内容可知，列举业余运动是为了证明Lumpkin的观点。15According to the last paragraph，the sports experience has a real effect on _Ahow to succeed in the futureBhow to keep calm in certain situationsChow to deal with reallife situationsDhow to understand the rol
37、e on the courtC细节理解题。根据最后一段的“All of that oncourt experience has a real effect on how you deal with reallife situations.”可推知，赛场运动经历对如何处理真实的生活情境有真正的影响。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Keep happy and healthyIts very important for high school students to stay happy and healthy.Without a healthy body，they can
38、not study well. 16 However，a healthy lifestyle is not just about eating healthy foods.Some other things are also important to a healthy lifestyle.Here are some tips for you to stay happy and healthy.You should eat healthily.Eating healthy foods and drinks will help you stay away from diseases and he
39、lp you enjoy life to the fullest.This means choosing foods from the five food groups.Eat regular meals，including breakfast，to set you up for the day. 17 Also，eat slowly. 18 Exercising for at least 60 minutes per day helps develop a healthy body and mind.There are many ways you can include physical a
40、ctivity in your life.For example，you can walk upstairs，walk around the school grounds，get active during school breaks，and walk or cycle to and from school.Get enough sleep every day.Getting enough sleep is necessary for you to relax and recover from your day. 19 Before you go to bed，do not watch TV
41、or use your computer.Instead，you can turn on some relaxing music and drink a glass of warm milk.Spare time for fun activities every day.You cannot study all the time.If you study all the time，your body will get too tired.Do something for fun.It helps you get relaxed，which in turn can help you study
42、better. 20 AHappiness is all around us.BTake part in physical activity.CYou can also get support from your friends.DDrink plenty of water and avoid junk food.EIt allows you to get ready for your next day.FSo include something interesting in your day.GWithout a happy mood，they may not want to study.【
43、语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就高中生如何保持快乐和健康提出了几点建议。16G空格前一句提到“没有健康的身体，他们就不能好好学习”，G项“没有快乐的心情，他们可能不想学习”与前一句衔接紧密，而且呼应了开头的“高中生保持快乐和健康很重要”。17D本段的建议是健康饮食，D项“多喝水，避免吃垃圾食品”符合本段主题。18B空格处是本段的主题句。根据下文可知，本段主要讲的是参加体育锻炼。19E根据本段的主题句“Get enough sleep every day.”以及空格前的“.for you to relax and recover from your day.”可知，这里列举了保证充足睡眠的好处
44、：让我们放松，从劳累中恢复，为第二天做好准备。20F本段的建议是每天抽时间做些有趣的事情，F项符合本段主题。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation: all my bank cards werent 21 abroad，and I only had $5 and a return ticket in two weeks.Back then，there were no cell phones or Internet.It was 22 who came to
45、my rescue to get me home.I thought the city dangerous and decided to find kind people in the 23 With my remaining coins，I 24 to the bus station and found a countryside that I could 25 .Five hours later，I arrived at Santa Rosa.I went knocking door to door， 26 my situation with my very poor Spanish， 2
46、7 everyone pointed me to another house.Finally，I 28 a Chinese restaurant.The owner was extremely 29 She heard my story and felt 30 for me.She said her son had a similar 31 At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how 32 that made her feel.She invited me in，gave me food
47、，and called the Red Cross to 33 me.I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.I realized that being able to receive kindness is a 34 for other people as well.And kindness 35 more kindness in small ripples(波纹)【语篇解读】本文通过作者的一次经历，特别是一家餐馆老板娘所讲的和所做的，使作者意识到，善良是会传递的。21AworkingBpaying
48、CtravellingDincreasingA很糟的情况是我的所有银行卡都不能正常运转(work)了。22AvillagersBtouristsCvisitorsDstrangersD根据后文可知，是一些素不相识的人(stranger)帮助了我。23AstreetBtownCcountrysideDcommunityC与city相对的是countryside。24AdroveBflewCheadedDslidC带着仅有的一点钱，我去了(head)车站。25AbuyBaffordCrentDearnB身上的钱不多，只能找一个能承担得起(afford)的地方。26AexplainingBshari
49、ngCexchangingDexploringA我挨家敲门，用我蹩脚的西班牙语来解释(explain)我的困境。27AorBbutCandDthereforeB尽管我努力解释，但是(but)每个人都指给我另外一家。28Athought ofBheard ofCarrived atDaimed atC最后，我来到(arrive at)一家中国餐馆。29ArichBkindCbusyDseriousB通过后面餐馆老板娘的行为可知，她心地善良(kind)。30AproudBhappyCexcitedDsorryD听到我的经历，对我表示同情(sorry)。31AadventureBexperience
50、CfailureDstrategyB通过后面一句的叙述可知她的儿子曾经有过相似的经历(experience)。32AwarmBcuriousCcoolDstrangeA通过本句中的“some other people were very kind to him”可知，她感受到的是温暖(warm)。33AchooseBcalmCcomfortDrescueD她给红十字会打电话让其对我援助(rescue)。34AgiftBtroubleCtrapDrequestA能够收到善意对其他人也是一种礼物(gift)。35AimprovesBchallengesCencouragesDdesignsC善意能
51、够激发(encourage)更多的善意。.语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Getting healthy is so simple.To become healthy only 36._(require) you to make little changes in your life.For example，walk for thirty minutes every day.This can 37._(achieve) by taking the stairs to work，going shopping on foot，and walking to lunch.Walki
52、ng will make you feel better，clear your mind，and get you the needed exercise for the day.Its also a good idea 38._(change) your attitude to food.Dont eat when you feel unhappy or stressed.This is because 39._(eat) when youre upset only leads to increased 40._(problem) of weight gaining and bad healt
53、h.Actually，at this time，you are supposed to go for 41._ walk or jog，and in this way，youll feel better.Whats more，eat the main meals when youre 42._(hunger)Try to stay away 43._ junk food，especially sugary foods.Instead，eat more fresh fruit or vegetables and other foods 44._ produce energy and calori
54、es.In a word，walking and eating 45._(proper) are two simple steps to be healthier.Youd better have a try.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。管好嘴，迈开腿；健康生活很容易！36requires考查主谓一致和时态。不定式作主语，且文章基本时态为一般现在时，故填requires。37be achieved考查被动语态。根据主语是动词表示的动作的承受者可判断用被动语态；can是情态动词，后要跟动词原形，故填be achieved。38to change考查非谓语动词。句中it作形式主语，后面应用不定式
55、短语作真正的主语，故应用动词不定式。39eating考查动词ing形式作主语。分析句子结构可知，此处应用动词ing形式作表语从句中的主语。40problems考查名词复数。problem为可数名词且其前没有限定词，故空处应用名词的复数形式。41a考查冠词。walk作“(尤指为了锻炼或娱乐的)步行”讲时为可数名词，且发音以辅音音素开头，故空处填不定冠词a。42hungry考查词性转换。空处作表语，表示“饥饿的”，故用形容词形式。43from考查介词。stay away from“远离”，为固定用法。44that/which考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，且在定语从句中作主语，修
56、饰先行词more fresh fruit or vegetables and other foods，故用that/which引导定语从句。45properly考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，空处应用副词修饰动词，故填properly。.写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Mary想知道如何保持健康，请你结合以下建议，就How to Keep Healthy这个话题给她写一封信。内容如下：1合理、健康的饮食；2适当的锻炼；3充足的睡眠和休息。注意：1.词数80左右，开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；2可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mar
57、y，Its true that everyone wants to be in good health.I am very glad to give you some advice on how to keep healthy._Yours truly，Li Hua【参考范文】Dear Mary，Its true that everyone wants to be in good health. I am very glad to give you some advice on how to keep healthy.Firstly，we need to keep a healthy and
58、balanced diet.A variety of food can provide us with different nutrients that our body needs.Secondly，we should also take exercise regularly.As the saying goes，life lies in movement.Thirdly，we ought to get enough rest and sleep.Have you heard that early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy，we
59、althy and wise？Last but not least，wed better keep a healthy mind.Dont forget to laugh more and cry less.You know，laughter is the best medicine.Yours truly，Li Hua第二节读后续写(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 sat at the breakfast table with my fouryearold son，Matthew, trying to ignore the ache
60、in my stomach.“Mama，want to play？” “Not today，baby.”I shook my head.These days I could barely get out of bed.I was still recovering from a surgery.I hoped for strength and happiness.But the future seemed so hopeless.Suddenly，Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor.“Bird！” he shouted，rus
61、hing to our courtyard.Sure enough，there was a white dove seated in a rubber tree.It sat there for a few moments，and then flew away.Strangely，Id never seen one in our neighborhood before.When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning，the dove was back.This time with a mate carrying twigs(嫩枝)“L
62、ook，Matthew，” I said，pointing to the tree.“Theyre going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week，building on top of the rubber tree.Matthew could hardly contain his excitement.Every morning，hed run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door talking to th
63、e birds while they worked.His enthusiasm was influential.As much as I was grieving(悲伤)，I couldnt help but look forward to the doves visits too.Then it all went wrong.The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest，but the rubber trees branch，thin leaves were far from stable.One night，a strong wind b
64、lew，throwing the doves nest to the ground.I heard the twigs break apart.I surveyed the damage.Nothing good ever lasts.I wouldnt blame the doves if they never came back.But they returned.And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest.They started again from scratch.Aga
65、in，though，the wind destroyed all their hard work.The next day，and the next，they renewed their efforts，as if nothing had happened.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。I knew I had to do something._“It works！The birds are back！” Matthew announced._【参考范文】I knew I had to do something. The white dove and its mate
66、had given me something to look forward to，even in my darkest days.Now I was going to help them in return.I woke up the following morning with a plan.There was only an hour before the doves usually made their visits.I hammered a shelf into the wall next to the rubber tree and covered it with leaves t
67、o make it look like a tree.Then Matthew and I stood by the sliding glass door，waiting and hoping.“It works！The birds are back！” Matthew announced.There they were sitting on top of the shelf，adding some twigs to the new nest despite damage from the strong wind.Three weeks later，we watched three chicks break free from their shells.“Chirp，chirp！” Matthew sang.I held him close and kissed him，feeling more positive and hopeful than I had in months.I realized all around me，life went on.And it was filled with wonders and surprises that I couldnt even imagine.
