1、单元质量评估(四)时间:100分钟分数:120分第卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。AAll around the world,an increasing number of people are spending their time taking part in online volunteering projects.What encourages them to help strangers without expectations of money or even
2、thanks?Radha Taralekar helped teach Imelda how to protect herself from HIV,though the two have never met and neither knows the others name.Taralekar received no payment for the job.For Taralekar,the project gave her the chance to use her professional experience.“I want to serve people with my medica
3、l knowledge,”she said.For some,the inspiration to volunteer online was far more personal.After losing his wife who got cancer,Tony Selman spent many hours online helping Cancer Research to collect information on the illness.“Seeing how painful she was when my wife was ill,I decided to help scientist
4、s find a way to treat cancer,”he said.Interests and hobbies are also the reasons.Sam Luk joined other online volunteers to try to help the police solve murder cases.“I am interested in this and I love Sherlock Holmes,”said Luk.For the writer Clay Shirky,some large online volunteering projects help m
5、illions of people,giving him a sense of achievement.He helps write Wikipedia,the worlds biggest encyclopedia (百科全书),which is written by people willing to use their professional knowledge.【语篇解读】现在有许多人在网上做志愿服务,帮助素不相识的陌生人。1We can know that Radha Taralekar may be a _AteacherBdoctorCwriter Dpolicewoman解析
6、:推理判断题。根据第二段第一句和最后一句可推断拉达可能是位医生。答案:B2Why did Tony Selman decide to help Cancer Research?AHe had much time to spend online.BHe saw many people die of cancer.CHis wife died because of cancer.DHe became a member of Cancer Research.解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After losing his wife who got cancer.”及托尼所说的话“Seeing ho
7、w painful she was when my wife was ill,I decided to help scientists find a way to treat cancer”可知,应选C。答案:C3Sam Luk volunteered to help the police because of _Ahis interests and hobbiesBhis duty of workCmoney in returnDa sense of achievement解析:细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知,萨姆帮助警察破案的动机是出于兴趣和爱好。答案:A4How many reason
8、s why people help strangers online are mentioned in the text?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.解析:推理判断题。作者在本文第二、三、四、五段分析了网上志愿者无偿帮助陌生人的四个主要原因,由此可知,应选D。答案:DB“Hurry, mummy! Lets go trickortreat!” My daughter waited by the door in her pink princess costume while I prayed in the living room. Usually I liked takin
9、g her out on Halloween, but this year I was sad. I was worried about my mother, who was in China on vacation. I got a call that afternoon that she had slipped and fallen on the hard floor of her hotel and broken her leg. She was taken to a hospital in Beijing. Mum was nervous because she couldnt und
10、erstand any of the doctors. If only I could do something to help her!I knew I couldnt let my worries ruin my daughters fun. There was nothing I could do for Mum except pray, I thought. We left the house and headed down the block.I was so upset that I barely took notice of the kids around me. There c
11、ame the man to whose son Id once given piano lessons. “Hello there,” I said, greeting him and the boy at his side.“Hello,” the father answered. “Having fun?”“Im trying.”I said.“Why, whats wrong?” he asked. I told him the whole story. “My mother, in China, broke her leg and didnt understand any of th
12、e doctors. And Im too far away to do anything!” I said.He raised his eyebrows. “Beijing, you said?” he asked. I nodded. He smiled. “Believe it or not, my sister is a doctor at an Englishspeaking hospital there.If you want, Ill make a call right away and well try and get your mum transferred (转移). ”A
13、 few days later I sat in the living room with my daughter as she finished the last of the candy. “Mummy, how far away is China?” she asked. “Not as far as I thought,” I said.【语篇解读】作者的妈妈远在中国,摔断了腿。作者离得太远无法帮到母亲,所以很着急。作者曾教过钢琴的男孩的父亲知道后帮助了她。5What did the authors daughter want to do?AGo to the theatre to s
14、ee a play.BEnjoy herself outside.CPlay a trick on the author.DPray with the author.解析:推理判断题。根据第一段的“Hurry,mommy!Lets go trickortreat!My daughter waited by the door in her pink princess costume while I prayed in the living room.”可以推断出作者的女儿打算在万圣节出去玩,故B项正确。答案:B6What was the authors mother worried about
15、most?AShe was hurt on the leg badly while travelling.BShe was too old and weak to pray for her daughter.CShe couldnt make herself understood by the doctor.DShe couldnt get used to the life in Beijing.解析:细节理解题。由文章第一段信息“Mom was nervous because she couldnt understand any of the doctors.If only I could
16、do something to help her!”可知答案为C。答案:C7Why did the author hardly take notice of the kids around?AShe was calling her mother.BShe felt very sad at that time.CShe was about to give a lesson.DShe couldnt find her daughter.解析:细节理解题。由文章第二段信息“I was so upset that I barely took notice of the kids around me.”
17、可知答案为B。答案:B8We can infer from the text that _Athe authors daughter wanted to travel in China very muchBthe author would come to China to see her motherCthe author was a famous music teacher in the townDthe mans sister would help the authors mother解析:推理判断题。由第四段中的“.my sister is a doctor at an Englishs
18、peaking hospital there.If you want,Ill make a call right away and well try and get your mom transferred.”可以推断出那人的姐姐会帮助作者的妈妈。答案:DCCountless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they dont realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get yo
19、u started.Organize a blank driveIt is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own,or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!Practise random acts of kindnessIll never f
20、orget the time when I went to pay for my Dr Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous (匿名的) guest. Its this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it
21、 snows, shovel your neighbours snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, youll never know how far your impact will reach.Say thank youJust a simple thankyou can make_somebodys_day,especially if they feel like their work is never noticed.
22、Cultivate (培养) a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.Use your talents to help the communityThe best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate (协调) events and write,and so my wa
23、y of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit,put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help
24、the community in meaningful ways. Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.【语篇解读】 本文主要讲的是如何通过自己的努力去帮助别人,给他人带来幸福。9. If you join a blank drive, you can _Akeep yourself from the coldBbring a blanket to go on a tripCbuy a home for homeless peopleDcollect donations for the homeless people解析:细
25、节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话:“Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!”可知答案。答案:D10. The underlined phrase “make somebodys day” probably means “_” Amake someone feel grateful all dayBdo something unnoticed by peopleCmake someone feel good all dayDhelp someone to solve problems
26、解析:词义猜测题。根据第四段第二句话“Cultivate a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.”可知答案。答案:C11Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?AHelp others in needBMake the best of talentCEnjoy your holiday seasonDMake a difference in your holiday season解析:标题归纳题。文章在第一
27、段点出主题:“Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they dont realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.”故选D。答案:DDSunday,31 AugustWeve been in China for a month now.Dad,Mom,Harry and I moved to Tianjin on August 25.W
28、ere not very far from Beijing.Two days ago,we celebrated my 16th birthday.It was a great celebration in China;the only thing that was strange was the cakehere the cakes are not as sweet as the ones in New York.On Monday,school startsI wonder what it will be like.Monday,1 SeptemberOn my first day I w
29、as looking around for a locker to put my books in.However,all the students put all of their books on their desks here.We stay in the same classroom because apparently we dont have to go from class to classteachers come to us!Today we selected teacher assistants for each subject.Their duties are to c
30、ollect homework,make announcements,and do other stuff for the teachers and the students.Its a big deal here!Since I am from the USA,I was asked to be the English assistant.I felt so proud but quite nervous at the same time because I wasnt sure what I had to do,but I accepted the job anyway.Friday,3
31、OctoberBoy,what a week! Now we have nine classes every day,including the morning class,a combination of our “homeroom” and “study hall” in American schools.I think Chinese students work too much! I have to do my homework when I get back home.I dont even have time to watch TV or surf the Internet lik
32、e before.I sometimes miss New York and my school because we didnt have to study so much.We had more time to hang out with our classmates and neighbours;here,besides their usual classes,students are involved in weekend classes in subjects such as English,Chinese and maths.I get a lot of attention,bei
33、ng from another country.Everyone wants to practice English with me! A really cute girl even asked me for my phone number on my second day and sent me a text message! Im making a lot more friends now.I just need a lot of help to improve my Chinese.Some students want to do a language exchange programm
34、e with me.Nice!【语篇解读】本文选自一位来自美国的中学生在中国学习时的三则日记。12The passage mentions all the following points EXCEPT _Aphysics studyBfood flavourCfree time activitiesDlanguage exchange programmes解析:细节理解题。第一篇日记中提到了过生日,吃蛋糕,排除B项;第三篇日记中提到了课外活动,排除C项;根据文章的最后一句话可排除D项。答案:A13According to the passage,which of the following
35、is NOT the teacher assistants duty?ACollecting homework.BMaking announcements.CHelping teachers with small errands (差事)DTeaching classmates.解析:细节理解题。根据第二篇日记中的“Their duties are to collect homework,make announcements,and do other stuff for the teachers and the students.”可知,应选D。答案:D14Where is this pass
36、age most probably from?AA storybook. BA guide book.CA diary. DA magazine.解析:推理判断题。根据文中右上方的三个时间及全篇内容可知,本文是由三篇日记组成的,故选C。答案:C15The passage is best described by _Aculture shock BmulticultureCunique culture Da cultural background解析:推理判断题。根据这位来自美国的中学生在中国学习的经历可知,他所经历的一些风俗习惯与美国的不同,故这篇文章应该是在谈论文化冲突问题。答案:A第二节(
37、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。Friendships can help reduce depression and loneliness as well as enrich lives and improve health._16_ Here are some useful tips that can help to overcome shyness and make new friends._17_Many shy people find it really hard to talk to people.H
38、owever,they need to get over this barrier and learn to talk to people.Start by talking to everyoneneighbours,the girl at the checkout counter of a supermarket,old people,kids and so on.Its good practice.Whatever the topic is,shy people will find that with more practice,talking to people will become
39、easier.Work out and Meet PeopleWorking out is a great way to meet more people.Joggers,cyclists and swimmers often meet others with the same interests and goals around the park,bicycle trail or swimming pool._18_ Sports do make excellent conversation topics.Overcome Shyness and Make Friends by Volunt
40、eeringVolunteering or doing community work can enlarge a persons social network,too.Churches,hospitals,nursing homes,schools,womens shelters and community centres often need volunteers and community workers.Join a Hobby Group to Meet New FriendsThere are so many hobby groups that exist,so theres sur
41、e to be at least one or two groups that will suit even the shyest person._19_ Many colleges or community centres also offer short courses for some activities.Meeting other people with similar interests often increases the chances of forming great friendships,since you start out with something in com
42、mon.Make and Accept Invitations_20_ So invite a new friend to tea or arrange to meet up after the usual hobby group meeting.If someone invites the shy person out to a gathering or event,he or she should readily accept the invitation.A. Inviting someone to tea or lunch is a sign that the person is ke
43、en to form some kind of connection with him or her.BTalk More to People to Overcome ShynessCHowever,shy people often have a hard time making new friends.DWhile Talking,Listen and Ask QuestionsEA good sense of humour is one of the top things others are looking for.FScan the local newspaper or visit t
44、he community centre to find out your favourite.GGoing to the gym or the local community fitness centre is another great way to make new friends.答案:16.C17.B18.G19.F20.A第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was pouring outside. We all stood t
45、here _21_,some patiently; others annoyed _22_ nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens _23_ away the dirt and dust of the world.“Mum, lets run through the rain,”a girls voice _24_ me.“No, honey. Well wait until it _25_ down a bit,”mum replied.The young gir
46、l waited about another minute and _26_,“Mum, lets run through the rain.”“Well get wet if we do,” mum said.“No. we wont, Mum. Thats not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she _27_ her mums arm.“This morning? _28_ did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”“Dont you reme
47、mber? When you were talking to daddy about his cancer, you said,If God can get us through this, he can get us through _29_”The entire crowd turned _30_. Mum paused and thought for a moment about _31_ she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being _32_But then,we heard,“Honey,you
48、are _33_Lets run through the rain.If we get wet,maybe we just need washing,”mum said.Then _34_they ran.We all stood _35_, smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were _36_ by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the _37_ to their cars. Circumstances or
49、 people can take away your material possessions, and they can even take away your _38_. But no one can take away your precious _39_So, dont forget to make time and take the _40_ to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.【语篇解读】本文借一对母女在雨中奔跑的事例,说明我们要抓住创造美好记忆的机会。
50、21A.talkingBwaitingCcomplaining Dexpecting解析:外面下雨了,人们都在躲雨,等候雨停。下文母亲的话“Well wait until.”也给出了提示。从后半句看,一些人耐心,一些人有些恼怒,所以不能说大家都在抱怨。答案:B22A.as if Beven ifCbecause Dthat解析:别的人恼怒,当然是因为大自然的突然降雨打乱了他们正常的工作生活节奏。答案:C23A.taking BputtingCdriving Dwashing解析:句意:雨水冲刷走了世界上的尘土和脏物。答案:D24A.caught BbrokeCimpressed Dcalled
51、解析:由后文可知,作者听到了母女的对话,因此她是被女孩的声音吸引了。catch me相当于catch my attention,引起了我的注意。答案:A25A.keeps BcomesCpushes Dslows解析:slow down指雨下得缓和一点不能说stop a bit,停止不存在程度上的一点。答案:D26A.asked BrepeatedCrequired Dadded解析:这句话和前面说的话一样,所以是重复了一遍。答案:B27A.pulled BtouchedCwaved Dfelt解析:小孩子想让母亲一起在雨中走,而母亲又没有答应,所以孩子要拉着母亲的胳膊往外走。答案:A28A.
52、Why BHowCWhen DWhere解析:从女儿的回答“When you were talking.”可知母亲是问小孩自己是什么时候说那话的。答案:C29A.rain BdiseaseCanything Dsomething解析:句意:如果上帝能让小孩的父亲渡过这一难关,则能让他们渡过任何“难关”。答案:C30A.still BangryCserious Dsilent解析:still一动不动;angry生气的;serious严肃的;silent沉默的,不出声。对于小女孩的这一天真美好的愿望,大家显然都事先没有想到,所以都在沉默,并静观事情的发展。答案:D31A.what BhowCwhe
53、ther Dif解析:what引导宾语从句,what在句中充当say的宾语,母亲在考虑要和女儿怎么说。答案:A32A.dishonest BsillyCdaring Dforgetful解析:母亲知道,孩子说出的话,在一些人看来肯定会是有点傻的,因为上帝是不存在的,这种愿望只是一种幻想。dishonest不诚实的,欺骗的。孩子的说法是一种美好愿望,当然算不上是欺骗。答案:B33A.stupid BwrongCright Dclever解析:由后文“Lets run through the rain”可知,母亲表示赞同,“你是对的”。答案:C34A.off BalongCon Dover解析:r
54、un off跑开。此处强调off,故把这个词提前。答案:A35A.sighing BjokingCdiscussing Dwatching解析:上文的silent以及下文的smiling,laughing可以看出母女的行为已引起了人们的关注他们都在看着母女俩在雨中跑。答案:D36A.followed BguidedCrespected Dpraised解析:从定语从句可知,母女的行为也感染了其他人,又有几个人也加入她们的行列,在雨中奔跑。follow跟着。答案:A37A.time BwayCsame Dbest解析:all the way一路上,way和后面的to搭配。这几个人一边跑一边又叫又
55、笑,很兴奋。答案:B38A.house BmoneyChealth Dtime解析:母女的美好愿望是源于小孩的父亲得癌症了,所以说境况可以带走人们的健康。答案:C39A.children BexperienceCcourage Dmemories解析:从下文“.to make memories every day!”可知,自己创造的美好记忆是不会被带走的。答案:D40A.possibilities BopportunitiesCrisk Dchallenge解析:take the chance/opportunities to do.抓住机会做某事,为固定搭配。该句的意思是“抓住创造美好记忆的
56、机会”。答案:B第卷第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国), a mouthwatering documentary television series, 41._ (gain) worldwide popularity since it was aired on CCTV. It is not only its vivid pictures but also its deep significance of traditi
57、onal Chinese food cultures 42._ makes it a real hit.This popular weekly programme 43._ (broadcast) at 10:40 pm on each Friday,44._ (last) 50 minutes. There are many reasons leading to its great 45._ (succeed). 46._ watching A Bite of China, not only can you enjoy many different traditional Chinese d
58、ishes of different regions but also you can have a better knowledge of splendid Chinese cooking skills. Whats more, cultures, customs as well 47._ living styles of different parts are also presented. However, the most important thing I have gained is that each gain we live on is from hard work and s
59、weat. That is to say, nothing can be more shameful than wasting food.“We made this documentary with our respect and love for food,”said director Chen Xiaoqing. Being sincere is the most important thing for artists because they cannot move others 48._ they themselves are first moved. Works that fail
60、49._ (reflect) reality will not touch peoples hearts.If you are the one 50._ has a special preference for Chinese food culture and traditional Chinese cultures and customs, turn on your TV and a fascinating world will spread in front of you.答案:41.has gained42.that43.is broadcast44.lasting45.success4
61、6.By/When47.as48.unless49.to reflect50.who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()画掉。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.每处错误及其修改仅限一词。2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。I am always very interes
62、ted in the travelling. My reasons are quite simply and clear. If someone is not satisfied with my opinion, I shall be greatly surprising at his way of thinking. On the one hand, travelling increase our knowledge of the world. Only by travel can we visit local places of interest, listen to the story
63、about the places and have a taste of different local foods. On the other hand, travelling is very good to our health. While we are travelling, we can breathe fresh air or exercise our bodies as well. Usually, people are often travelling are in good health. In a word, I sincerely hope everybody will
64、grasp as much opportunities as possible to travel.答案:I am always very interested in travelling. My reasons are quite and clear. If someone is not satisfied with my opinion, I shall be greatly at his way of thinking. On the one hand, travelling our knowledge of the world. Only by can we visit local p
65、laces of interest, listen to the about the places and have a taste of different local foods. On the other hand, travelling is very good our health. While we are travelling, we can breathe fresh air exercise our bodies as well. Usually, people are often travelling are in good health. In a word, I sin
66、cerely hope everybody will grasp as opportunities as possible to travel.第二节书面表达(满分25分)某中外合资企业在一家英文报上登了一则广告(advertisement),招聘一名秘书,基本条件如下:1年龄不超过25岁,未婚;2身体健康。身高要求:男性1.70米以上,女性1.60米以上;3高中及以上文化程度;4有较好的英语基础,英语口语能力强者优先录用;5擅长写作,具有从事文秘(secretary)工作的能力。假如你叫王强,看了广告后想求此职。请你用英语写一封求职信,针对招聘条件介绍自己的情况。注意:1.词数100左右。2
67、内容可适当发挥,以使行文连贯。_答案:Dear sir/madam,After reading your advertisement for a secretary in todays English paper,I want to recommend myself for the position.Im 19 years old,male,unmarried.Im 1.75 metres tall,strong and healthy.Ive just graduated from a senior high school.I do well in English.Last year,I w
68、on first prize in the English speech contest in West District,Beijing.Im good at writing.I type quite well and can use computers skillfully.Id like to be your secretary very much.If these meet your requirements,Ill be very thankful for your consideration.Of course Ill work hard and well if I can get the position.Im eager for your early reply.Yours sincerely,Wang Qiang