1、学业分层测评.单句语法填空1Im sorry，but I didnt mean to keep you waiting here for a long time.Can you forgive me_giving you so much trouble?2Mary，I reminded John_his promise to help you.3The captain made an apology_the passengers_the delay caused by the bad weather.4He had attempted to rescue the_(drown)man.5_wa
2、s obvious that the child had been badly treated.6It is a little hard to make an exact_(predict)about ones future.7Joans childhood was filled with pain and_(sad)8Sir，you are not allowed to enter the building if you dont get our managers_(permit)9_I am willing to help，I do not have much time available
3、.10The little boy kept on_(wipe)his eyes with the back of his hand.【答案】1.for2.of3.to；for4.drowning5.It6prediction7.sadness8.permission9.While/Though/Although10.wiping.完成句子1比尔守信用，按他承诺的那个时间到了。Bill_and arrived at the time he had promised.2约翰屏住呼吸，不知道下面要发生什么事。John_and wondered what would happen next.3我早早
4、动身出发去面试，目的是为了避开交通高峰。I_early in order to avoid the heavy traffic.4除玛丽之外，所有的人都出席了这次重要会议。All the people except Mary_for the important meeting.5我想知道你是否有足够的时间去做那么多工作。_you have enough time to do so much work.【答案】1.kept his word2.held his breath3.set off for the interview4.turned up5.I wonder if.阅读理解 A 【导学
5、号：07424035】Cinco de Mayo is probably the holiday most often celebrated that no one understands.Literally “the Fifth of May”，Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday celebrating the Battle of Puebla，which took place on May 5,1862.In 1861，France sent a big army to invade Mexico，as they wanted to collect on
6、some war debts.The French army was much larger，better trained and equipped than the Mexicans struggling to defend the road to Mexico City.It reached Puebla，where the Mexicans won a huge victory.It was shortlived，as the French army regrouped and continued; eventually taking Mexico City，but the joy of
7、 an unlikely victory against France is remembered every May fifth.Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16，because it was on that day in 1810 that Father Miguel Hidalgo invited his people to take up arms and join him in fighting against Spanish rulers.Independence Day is a much more import
8、ant holiday in Mexico.For some reason，Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the United States，by Mexicans and Americans alike，than it is in Mexico.One theory for why it is more popular in the USA is that at one time，it was celebrated in all of Mexico and by Mexicans living in former Mexican areas such
9、 as Texas and California.It was ignored in Mexico after a while but still celebrated north of the border，which never got out of the habit of remembering the famous battle.In Puebla and in many USA cities with large Mexican populations，there are parades，dancing and festivals.Traditional Mexican food
10、is often served or sold.Mariachi (街头乐队) bands fill town squares，and a lot of beers are served.Its a fun holiday，really more about celebrating the Mexican way of life than about remembering a battle which happened 150 years ago.In the USA，schoolchildren do units on the holiday，decorate their classroo
11、ms and try their hand at cooking some basic Mexican foods.All over the world，Mexican restaurants bring in Mariachi bands and offer specials for whats almost certain to be a packed house.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了墨西哥5月5日的Cinco de Mayo节日的由来，以及它和墨西哥独立日的区别，怎样庆祝这个节日等。1According to the text，people celebrate Cinco de M
12、ayo because_.AMexicans paid off their war debtsBMexicans succeeded in defending Mexico CityCMexicans won independence from SpanishDMexicans defeated French army in Puebla【解析】细节理解题。结合第二段的It reached Puebla，where the Mexicans won a huge victory.可知庆祝这个节日是因为墨西哥人打败了强大的法国军队，因此选D。【答案】D2Why do more Americans
13、 celebrate Cinco de Mayo?ABecause some American areas once belonged to Mexico.BBecause Americans are influenced by Mexican culture.CBecause Mexicans didnt form the habit of having a holiday.DBecause many Mexicans value Independence Day.【解析】细节理解题。从第三段的倒数第二句和第一句.it was celebrated in all of Mexico and
14、by Mexicans living in former Mexican areas such as Texas and California.It was ignored in Mexico after a while but still celebrated north of the border可知，在美国很多人庆祝这个节日是因为很多美国的地方，原先是墨西哥的，这儿的墨西哥人都庆祝这个节日，因此选A。【答案】A3How can schoolchildren celebrate Cinco de Mayo?ABy performing music at restaurants.BBy tr
15、ying making some Mexican food.CBy turning the classroom like a battle field.DBy offering special gifts to their teachers.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段的倒数第二句.schoolchildren do units on the holiday，decorate their classrooms and try their hand at cooking some basic Mexican foods.可知学校的孩子们可以制作一些墨西哥食物来庆祝这个节日。【答案】B4By
16、celebrating Cinco de Mayo，people mainly show_.Awhere the history is honored most Bwhat special customs they haveChow Mexicans live in the world Dwho should be remembered for ever【解析】细节理解题。从最后一段的第四句Its a fun holiday，really more about celebrating the Mexican way of life than about remembering a battle
17、.可知这个节日主要是庆祝墨西哥人的生活方式，因此选C。【答案】CBIf you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Day to see whats around.Its called Apple Day but in practice its more like Apple Month.The day itself is on October 21, but since it has caught on, events now spread out over most of October
18、around Britain.Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see, and often taste，a wide variety of apples.To people who are used to the limited choice of apples such as Golden Delicious and Royal Gala in supermarkets, it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existen
19、ce, such as Decio which was grown by the Romans.Although it doesnt taste of anything special，its still worth a try，as is the knobbly(多疙瘩的) Cats Head which is more of a curiosity than anything else.There are also varieties developed to suit specific local conditions.One of the very best varieties for
20、 eating quality is Orleans Reinette, but youll need a warm, sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it, so its a_pipe_dream for most apple lovers who fall for it.At the events, you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions, and because these are family affairs,
21、children are well catered for with applethemed fun and games.Apple Days are being held at all sorts of places with an interest in fruit, including stately gardens and commercial orchards(果园)If you want to have a real orchard experience, try visiting the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale，near Fav
22、ersham in Kent.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。全文介绍了在苹果节上的各种各样的苹果。虽说是Apple Day，其实该节日持续接近一个月的时间。在这段时间里，我们可以品尝到很多稀有品种的苹果。如果想尝试各种各样的苹果，就来参加Apple Day吧。5What can people do at the apple events?AAttend experts lectures.BVisit fruitloving families.CPlant fruit trees in an orchard.DTaste many kinds of apples.【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中
23、的Visiting an apple event is a good chance to see，and often taste，a wide variety of apples.可知，参加苹果节可以看到并经常尝到各种各样的苹果。A项说“参加专家的讲座”，这与倒数第二段中At the events，you can meet expert growers and discuss which ones will best suit your conditions提到的与专家交流不符，曲解了文意；B项说“参观喜欢水果的家庭”，文中并未提及；C项说“在果园中种植果树”，文章虽然提到可以参观、品尝等体验
24、，但没有提种植果树。【答案】D6What can we learn about Decio?AIt is a new variety.BIt has a strange look.CIt is rarely seen now.DIt has a special taste.【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段中的.it can be quite an eye opener to see the range of classical apples still in existence，such as Decio.is more of a curiosity than anything else.可知，
25、见到它很开阔眼界并且可以与稀奇的Cats Head这一品种类比，由此判断Decio非常稀少。A项说“它是新品种”，这与which was grown by the Romans不符；B项说“它外形奇特”，这指的是Cats Head的特点，犯了张冠李戴的错误；D项说“它有特殊的味道”，这与it doesnt taste of anything special不符。【答案】C7What does the underlined phrase “a pipe dream” in Paragraph 3 mean?AA practical idea.BA vain hope.CA brilliant p
26、lan.DA selfish desire.【解析】词义理解题。根据本段中的One of the very best varieties for eating quality is Orleans Reinette，but youll need a warm，sheltered place with perfect soil to grow it.可知，尽管Orleans Reinette是很好的品种，但是对各项条件的要求很高，因此大多数喜欢它的人种植它的希望会落空。A项说“一个切合实际的想法”，这与它对生存条件要求高矛盾；C项说“一个很好的计划”，根据画线前的描述可知，这是一种希望或梦想；D
27、项说“一个自私的愿望”，这里说的是愿望的可否实现，不是自私与否。【答案】B8What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo show how to grow apples.BTo introduce an apple festival.CTo help people select apples.DTo promote apple research.【解析】作者意图题。根据文章第一段中的If you are a fruit groweror would like to become onetake advantage of Apple Da
28、y to see whats around.和第二段中的Visiting an apple event.以及后文介绍节日上的各类苹果可知，作者在介绍苹果节。A项“展示如何种植苹果”，C项“帮助人们选苹果”，D项“促进苹果的研究”，均与文章内容不符。【答案】B.阅读填句There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life._1_Often，both parents work outside the home.Children are e
29、xpected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents.They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations.The business also adds another factor：The need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly._2_Computers，DVDs，CDs，television，PlayStations and Xbo
30、xes have become major leisure activities，rather than traditional more active pursuits.This has led to a lifestyle of less exercise._3_Unfortunately，they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles.It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a mea
31、l.The media constantly bombard(轰炸)their audience with “perfect”body images，the need to buy the most fashionable clothes，the most uptodate computer games，the best places to visit and the best things to do.Environments vary._4_This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties.Enviro
32、nments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life._5_Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthyif he/she is motivated enough!AThe media provide entertainment and information.BAdvertisements play an important role in peoples life.CWe may be exposed to pollution，such as cigarette smoke.DNowadays，people are very busy.EPeople are living in a waterpolluted environment.FThe important one is motivation or the desire to be healthy.GToday，society places a lot of emphasis on technology.【答案】15DGACF
