1、单元质量评估(五)时间:100分钟分数:120分第一部分阅读理解(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。AThe most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canadas Wonderland.This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America.One reason is its numbers of wild r
2、ides.For younger kids,the television characters are very exciting.You can see Fred Flinstone,SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer.There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular among younger children.There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well.Whats
3、 more,the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works.Another popular theme park is Galaxyland Amusement Park.Amusement park fun shouldnt be limited to just the summer months,and Galaxyland is aware of this.As the worlds largest indoor amusement park,Galaxyland packs in it 25 breathtaking
4、 rides and attractions.It is also home to one of the worlds largest indoor roller coasters.Galaxyland remains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock N Ride Dance Party.This party combines music,music videos and unlimited rides from 8 pm
5、to midnight.One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland.Playland,unlike other Canadian theme parks,has a long history in its city.Playland has all the fun of a carnival,with scary houses,merrygorounds and a ferris wheel.There are also modern additions in the park,
6、like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room.Playland is open from spring through fall,though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September 1st.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,就加拿大的三家主题公园的特色及具有代表性的娱乐项目和设施进行了介绍。1Which of the following is TRUE about Paramount Canadas Wonderland?AIt is the lar
7、gest seasonal park in Canada.BIt offers many interesting shows to visitors.CIts rides star many characters popular among adults.DIt has the biggest number of visitors of all the Canadian parks.解析:细节理解题。从第一段关于Paramount Canadas Wonderland的介绍中“There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch a
8、s well.”可知B项正确。答案:B2What makes Playland different from other Canadian theme parks?AIts large indoor roller coaster.BIts video game room.CIts location.DIts long history.解析:细节理解题。从第三段中“Playland,unlike other Canadian theme parks,has a long history in its city.”可知该主题公园悠久的历史是与其他加拿大主题公园所不同的地方。答案:D3What do
9、 these three popular theme parks have in common?AThey all have attractions for children.BThey all open throughout the year.CThey all have parties at night.DThey are all outdoor parks.解析:推理判断题。从第一段的“There are often rides.more popular among younger children”,第二段的“Galaxyland remains.for older children
10、because of attractions like the Rock NRide Dance Party.”及第三段的“.a climbing wall for kids.”可知这三个主题公园的共同之处是都有给孩子们准备的设施或活动。答案:A4The text is mainly intended to _Aencourage people to travel in CanadaBcompare different theme parks in CanadaCintroduce some popular Canadian theme parksDoffer some tips on vis
11、iting theme parks in Canada解析:主旨大意题。通读全文知,本文主要介绍了加拿大的三个主题公园。答案:CBMillions of people pass through the gates of Disneys entertainment parks in California,Florida and Japan each year.What makes these places an almost universal attraction? What makes foreign kings and queens and other important people w
12、ant to visit these Disney parks? Well,one reason is the way theyre treated once they get there.The people at Disney go out of their way to serve their“guests”,as they prefer to call them,and to see that they enjoy themselves.All new employees, from vice presidents to parttime workers,begin their emp
13、loyment by attending Disney University and taking“Traditions (传统) 1”Here,they learn about the companys history,how it is managed,and why it is successful.They are shown how each department relates to the whole.All employees are shown how their part is important in making the park a success.After pas
14、sing“Traditions 1”,the employees go on to do more specialized training for their specific (具体的) jobs.No detail(细节) is missed.A simple job like taking tickets requires four eighthour days of training.When one ticket taker was asked why it took so much training for such a simple,ordinary job,he replie
15、d,“What happens if someone wants to know where the restrooms are,when the parade starts or what bus to take back to the campgrounds? We need to know the answers or where to get them quickly.Our constant aim is to help our guests enjoy the party.”Even Disneys managers get involved in the daily manage
16、ment of the park.Every year,the mangers leave their desks and business suits and put on special service clothes.For a full week,the bosses sell hot dogs or ice cream,take tickets or drive the monorail(单轨车),and take up any of the 100 jobs that make the entertainment park come alive.The managers agree
17、 that this week helps them to see the companys goals more clearly.All these efforts to serve the public well have made Walt Disney Productions famous.Disney is considered by many as the best mass service provider in America or the world.As one longtime business observer once said,“How Disney treats
18、people,communicates with them,rewards them,is in my view the very reason for his fifty years of success.I have watched,very carefully and with great respect and admiration,the theory and with great respect and admiration,the theory and practice of selling satisfaction and serving millions of people
19、on a daily basis,successfully.It is what Disney does best.”【语篇解读】本文主要讲述了迪斯尼乐园成功经营的秘诀。5The first day they come to Disney parks,all new employees_Abegin by receiving onthejob trainingBmust learn several jobsCbegin as ticket takersDhave already attended Disney University解析:细节理解题。由第二段第一句“All new employe
20、es.by attending Disney University and takingTraditions 1”可知,新员工先要进行岗前培训。答案:A6Each year,managers wear special service clothes and work in the park to_Aset a good example for employeesBremind themselves of their beginnings at DisneyCgain a better view of the companys objectivesDreplace employees on ho
21、liday解析:细节理解题。由第四段最后一句“The managers agree that this week helps them to see the companys goals more clearly.”可知选C。答案:C7Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?ATourists learn the history of Disney in its entertainment parks.BDisney attracts people almost from all over the world.CP
22、arades are regularly held in Disneys entertainment parks.DDisneys managers are able to do almost all kinds of work in the Disney parks.解析:推理判断题。通读全文可知,选项A是错误的。因为游客到迪斯尼乐园的目的不是学习它的历史,而是进行娱乐活动。答案:A8This passage is mainly about_Ahow Disney employees are trainedBthe history and traditions of the Disney e
23、nterprisesCwhy Disney enterprises make a lot of moneyDthe importance Disney places on serving people well解析:主旨大意题。文章主要是介绍迪斯尼公司严格的训练管理和优质的服务。迪斯尼公司把为游客服务放在重要的位置。答案:DCToo much TVwatching can harm childrens ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree,new studies suggest in
24、 the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California thirdgraders.Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on maths and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study,looking at n
25、early 1,000 grownups in New Zealand,found lower education levels among 26yearolds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results dont prove that TV is the cause and dont rule out(排除) that already poorly motivated(刺激;激发) youngsters may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits
26、of 26yearolds between ages 5 and 15.Those with college degrees had watched an average of less than two hours of TV per weeknight during childhood,compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study,children with TVs in their rooms
27、 but no computer at home scored the lowest,while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores,it adds to accumulating (积累;积聚) findings that children shouldnt have TVs in their bedrooms.【语篇解读】文章主要通过
28、两项研究分析了儿童看电视所造成的影响。9According to the California study,the lowscoring group might_Ahave watched a lot of TVBnot be interested in mathsCbe unable to go to collegeDhave had computers in their bedrooms解析:细节理解题。由文中第二段第二句“Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on maths and langua
29、ge arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.”可知选A。答案:A10What is the researchers understanding of the New Zealand study results?APoorly motivated 26yearolds watch more TV.BHabits of TVwatching reduce learning interest.CTVwatching leads to lower education levels of the 15yearolds.DThe connection b
30、etween TV and education levels is difficult to explain.解析:细节理解题。由文中第三段第二句“But the results dont prove that TV is the cause and dont rule out that already poorly motivated youngsters may watch lots of TV.”可知选D。答案:D11What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?AMore time should be spent on computers
31、.BChildren should be forbidden from watching TV.CTV sets shouldnt be allowed in childrens bedrooms.DFurther studies on highachieving students should be done.解析:推理判断题。由倒数第二段中“.children with TVs in their rooms.scored the lowest.”及最后一段中“.it adds to accumulating findings that children shouldnt have TVs
32、in their bedrooms.”可知这两段都是围绕儿童卧室不应该放电视机的问题展开的。答案:C12What would be the best title for this text?AComputers or televisionBEffects of television on childrenCStudies on TV and college educationDTelevision and childrens learning habits解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要通过两项研究分析了儿童看电视所造成的影响。文章首段是主题句,所以B项作为标题是最佳的。答案:BDDr
33、iving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting yet nerveracking.I had never been to such an amazing national park before yet I wasnt the most athletic person so I knew that I couldnt stick through all the hiking up and down.It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.The ride th
34、ere was definitely long but worth it.As I woke up from my nap,I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams.The trails were made nicely for visitors.The waterfalls were breathtaking with capturing views.Climbing up rocks was one of my favourite parts.Even though I fell a co
35、uple of times,I still had a lot of fun.The fact that my family and I spent so much time together all trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.The great thing about nature is that,its just you,the views,and the people around you.Theres nothing t
36、here to bother you and its the best way to relax and enjoy yourself.Yosemite has 5 of the worlds highest waterfalls,and about 300 lakes.The structure of each mountain is incredible; its formed in ways that literally take your breath away.Some of them are a deep dark colour with waterfalls forming,so
37、me are formed with spots of green peeking out.Its definitely something you wouldnt want to miss.The park also has 67 mammalian species (哺乳类动物) with a variety of different types of animals that roam around you.Yosemite isnt the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend go
38、ing out and enjoying nature with family and friends.Its a great time to bond,laugh,and take in what Mother Nature has to offer.【语篇解读】作者结合自己的亲身体验,介绍了游览约塞米蒂国家公园愉快而又难忘的经历。作者建议人们尽可能多地出去享受大自然的风光和美丽。13That the author writes the first paragraph is mainly to_Aoffer an example to usBintroduce the topic of th
39、is passageCdescribe a national parkDtell us his/her future plan for hiking解析:推理判断题。作者在文章一开始就介绍了去约塞米蒂国家公园的体会,联系下文可知,作者的目的是为了提出本文的话题。答案:B14In the authors opinion,Yosemite_Ais worth travelling toBis made up of some hillsCis not the most beautiful parkDis crowded with visitors every day解析:推理判断题。作者在游览约塞米
40、蒂国家公园的时候感到很愉快,还介绍了很多美丽的景色。由此可知,作者认为这里值得游览。答案:A15The author suggests us_Atrying to protect the environmentBvisiting Yosemite now and thenCkeeping a good bond with other peopleDgoing out to enjoy the beauty of nature解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“.I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and
41、friends,Its a great time to bond,laugh,and take in what Mother Nature has to offer.”可知,作者建议我们享受大自然给我们带来的美景。答案:D第二节(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。Five steps to better handwritingSome kids love handwriting,but others hate when its time to put their pen to paper.Maybe they a
42、re worried about their handwriting.Are you one of them?_16_ Here are five steps that really work!Get a great graspTry thishold your pencil at the top and try to write your name.Pretty hard?But when you hold your pencil the correct way,writing is much easier._17_ Hold it in place with your thumb,and
43、your index (食指) and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your friend!Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion (均衡)_18_ Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely.Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow
44、 downIf your writing is hard to read,try slowing down a little.If you rush,its hard to control where you stop and start your letters.Lower the pressure(压力)_19_ That makes it harder to make the smooth lines.Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly._20_Lots of games require you to write or d
45、raw pictures.So even though its not schoolwork,youre still using the skills you need to control your pen better.APlay gamesBAsk for more adviceCSo “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”DYouve been writing since you were a little kid.ESome kids press down really hard when they write.FThe good
46、 news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.GThe best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.答案:16.F17.G18.C19.E20.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。My coworker Jane lives in an el
47、ectric wheelchair.She lost her left leg in an accident a few years ago.I have had a hard time_21_how she keeps such a good_22_considering what has happened to her and how_23_her life is now.Jane usually_24_the bestseller book division at our store.She is very good at_25_service,but one stressful day
48、 the customers could not be_26_Finally when the complaints came to an end,Jane said she would be_27_for a few minutes.“Is it time for a_28_?”I teased her.“No,”said Jane.“Its time for the reset(重启) button.”She_29_in her electric wheelchair but I didnt_30_any reset button on her chair.It wasnt very lo
49、ng and Jane was back with a_31_on her face.Noticing my_32_look,she asked what I was_33_“Well,you said you were going to use the reset button.You_34_with a smile on your face,like things have_35_”“The reset button is my way of saying that I need to_36_to rejudge things,count my blessings (令人高兴的事) and
50、 realize I have a lot to be_37_for.I needed to change my attitude to_38_,not just a few hours this morning that were_39_It makes life go much better,”explained Jane.Working with Jane is a_40_for me,even in stressful times.【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文,作者通过叙述自己的一个同事的故事告诉我们,我们要学会感恩生活,这样才能让自己有美好的心情。21A.believingBexpla
51、iningCunderstanding Dproving解析:语境说作者的同事遇到车祸失去了一条腿,但是依旧这么快乐,对此作者难以理解,因此选C表示“理解”。答案:C22A.store BdiaryCattitude Drecord解析:从后面对同事的叙述判断选C,虽然失去了一条腿,但是简依然工作态度很好。答案:C23A.busy BordinaryCcomfortable Dinconvenient解析:故事的主人公失去一条腿,只能坐轮椅,因此这些使她的生活不方便(inconvenient),因此选D。答案:D24A.discusses BlikesCvisits Druns解析:这里说的是
52、简在书店里负责的工作,因此用run表示“经营”;简在这家书店里负责的是畅销书专柜。答案:D25A.customer BpatientCchild Dmanager解析:文章说简在书店上班,因此这里用customer表示“顾客”。答案:A26A.satisfied BstrictCquiet Drude解析:语境的stressful和the complaints表明这里选A表示“满意的”。句意:有一天,顾客对服务不满,于是出现了投诉的情况。答案:A27A.confused BgoneCworried Dlost解析:从后面的叙述可知,这里说的是简决定休息几分钟,因此用be gone表示“消失”。
53、答案:B28A.bargain BpayCbreak Dreward解析:与前面的“be 27(gone) for a few minutes”呼应选C,此时作者问简是不是想休息一会。答案:C29A.slept BrestedCleft Dreturned解析:与下文的“Jane was back”呼应选C表示“离开”。简坐着她的电动轮椅走了。答案:C30A.use BseeCrepair Dpress解析:前面说的是,简对我说她要离开一下,使用她的reset键,这里说作者没有看见她轮椅上有这个键。从故事情节的发展和语境的人物关系看,这里用see表示“看见”。答案:B31A.mask Bsur
54、priseCwound Dsmile解析:前面提到顾客的埋怨,简要离开一下,说她要重启一下按键,这里说她回来了,下文提到“with a smile on her face”由此判断选D。答案:D32A.anxious BexcitedCpuzzled Dsad解析:从故事的逻辑关联判断选C,看到简离开了一会儿再回来的时候就笑容满面,作者觉得不解。答案:C33A.checking BblamingCdoing Dthinking解析:看见作者困惑的表情,简就问作者在想什么,因此选D。答案:D34A.came back Bset offCstood up Dwent away解析:这里用come
55、back描述前面提到的简做的事:你说你要使用轮椅上的reset(按钮),然后就满面微笑地回来了。答案:A35A.changed BdisappearedCoccurred Dhelped解析:从语境的连贯判断选A表示“变化,改变”。答案:A36A.agree BstopCrefuse Dstruggle解析:根据语境,这里用stop to do sth表示“停下来去做某事”;简告诉作者,此时她就要停下手头的事情,重新思考和判断。答案:B37A.sorry BgratefulCprepared Dfamous解析:从前面简的心情的变化及blessings判断选B表示“感激”;有很多值得感激的东西
56、。答案:B38A.country BsocietyCfriendship Dreality解析:语境表示简告诉作者,她觉得自己需要改变对现实生活的态度,而不是对“国家、社会、友谊”的态度,因此选D。答案:D39A.terrible BsilentCimportant Dfunny解析:这里用terrible来描述前面提到的充满压力的,有顾客投诉的这一天,因此选A。答案:A40A.chance BblessingCpromise Ddream解析:作者在这里发表感慨,能够与简共事,这是一件让人高兴的事,因此选B。blessing表示“好事”。答案:B第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分
57、)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。Will money make kids pass exams? A new report says promising children money does not help exam grades.It could be a waste of money using cash 41._(get) kids to study more.However,taking kids on a trip to some 42._ (interest) places could encourage them to do bett
58、er at school.Of 10,000 pupils surveyed in the research,there has been an 43._ (improve) in class work and homework,but this does not result 44._ better test scores.Dr Burgess suggests the research doesnt look at the things 45._ really get kids to increase their effort.He 46._ (add) that some kids be
59、lieve that education is a way to achieve their dreams,but 47._ think ones efforts make little difference.These kids may think exam 48._ (succeed) is because of genes and their family background.Education expert Dr Collins holds the view that what really matters is how students 49._ (teach)Good teach
60、ers are 50._ (useful) than rewards,especially for children from lowincome families.答案:41.to get 42.interesting43.improvement44.in45.that/which46.adds47.others48.success49.are taught50.more useful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
61、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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Hello,boys and girls! Today,I am going to talk about which you should do when a fire alarm go off.If you hear the alarm,stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to
62、 lead you outside.Stay close to your teacher and classmate.Dont panic or get out of line,and trying to remain quiet and calmly.Soon after the firefighters will come and put out a fire.If its a false alarm and there is no fire,your teacher will lead you back to the classroom.If you notice that someon
63、e is missed or hurt,telling your teacher immediately.答案:Hello,boys and girls! Today,I am going to talk about you should do when a fire alarm off.If you hear the alarm,stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to lead you outside.Stay close to your teacher and .Dont panic or get out of line,and
64、 to remain quiet and .Soon the firefighters will come and put out fire.If its a false alarm and there is no fire,your teacher will lead you back to the classroom.If you notice that someone is or hurt, your teacher immediately.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华。你班同学Bob在交通事故中受伤,你和其他同学都感到很难过。同学们决定让你代表全班给Bob写一封慰问信,祝他
65、早日康复。内容如下:1星期五下午代表全班去看望他,并给他带去他喜欢的书。2让他不要担心学习,等他出院后,你们会帮他赶上。3如果有什么需要你们做的事情,请他告知。注意:1.词数100左右。2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。3信的格式已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:on behalf of代表Dear Bob,_Yours sincerely,Li Hua答案:Dear_Bob,We were just told about the accident you had.Im sorry to hear about it and our other classmates are all sad abou
66、t the news.Im going to see you on behalf of our class on this Friday afternoon.I will bring you a couple of books you will enjoy.We will help you to catch up in school as soon as you are out of hospital.If there is anything else we can do for you,please let me know.Dont worry about your studies.We do hope that you will not be too sad in bed and that you will recover soon.Yours_sincerely,Li_Hua