1、单元综合测评(三)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AAustralia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country. The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in Sept
2、ember.As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia
3、will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas，” says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education Inte
4、rnational Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijingbased company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.However, in the past few years, many of Wangs student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements. Visa processing took a l
5、ong time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.A 22yearold female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several
6、 weeks ago.“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550，000 yuan ($86，850) . Now we only need to prepare 410，000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents，” Li says.She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much cle
7、arer about her study plans.“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China，” she says. Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.【语篇解读】这是一篇时文阅读材料。报道了澳大利亚高等教育
8、、技能、工作和职场关系部通过了一项法案，确保更多的国际学生到澳洲去深造。1Whats the main idea of the passage?ALanguage requirement for over seas students have been eased in Australia.BAustralia is a most attractive place for students in China.CAustralia widens window of opportunity for international students.DMore students will work in
9、 Australia after their graduation.【解析】主旨大意题。短文开头一句即为主题句。由“Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.”的意思可知澳大利亚为国际学生去该国学习深造打开了方便之门。因此答案为C。【答案】C2After the new regulations are passed，_Amore students will come to Australia to
10、workBmore Chinese students will choose to live in AustraliaCthe opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas studentsDmore Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia【解析】细节理解题。由“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese
11、students planning to study overseas”可知答案为D。【答案】D3How much can Lis parents save according to the new regulations?A550，000 yuan.B140, 000 yuan.C410，000 yuan. D86，850 yuan.【解析】数据推算题。根据“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550，000 yuan ($8
12、6，850). Now we only need to prepare 410，000 yuan.”这句话中的两个数据可知答案非B莫属。【答案】B4Why do many students want to study in Australia after their graduation?AThe working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.BThey can earn more money in Australia.CTheir working experience can make them stay in
13、 Australia forever.DThey have to do so according to the new regulations. 【解析】细节理解题。根据“I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China”及“Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according t
14、o the report by EIC.”可知判断A项为正确答案。【答案】ABHilversum is a mediumsized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland，the Netherlands.Unlike most of the Netherlands，Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand.Once called the Gard
15、en of Amsterdam，it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests.They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness.For Dutch people，Hilversum is all about textile(纺织) and media industries，and modern architecture.In history，Hilversum was largely an
16、agricultural area.Daily life was marked by farming，sheep raising and wool production.A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum.They built themselves large villas(别墅) in the wooded surroundings of the town.One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeij
17、ers，currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands.They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum.But the textile boom lasted only several decades.The last factory closed in the 1960s. The change to a media economy started in 1920，wh
18、en the Nederlandse Seintoestellen Fabriek(NSF) established a radio factory in Hilversum.Most radio stations settled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town.Television gave another push to the local economy.Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands，and Dutch television stars mo
19、ved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.In the early 1900s，modern architects WM.Dudok and JDuiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum.These modern architectural masterpieces (杰作) are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum.Dudok alone shaped most of
20、 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics.His masterpiece，Hilversum Town Hall，was built in 19281931.It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks.The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “bl
21、ocks”Actually，one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the WM.Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了荷兰的城市Hilversum，向我们展现了这个城市的地理位置、历史概况、经济文化发展状况和建筑等相关信息。5Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that _Ait has a large populationBit is cu
22、t off from big citiesCit has many beautiful gardensDit is in a hilly area with sandy soil【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第二句Unlike most of the Netherlands，Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand.可知，Hilversum区别于荷兰其他诸多城市的一点就是其处在多山地带，且土壤多是沙土，这和D项中的hilly及sandy吻合。【答案】D6What was the g
23、reatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?ABuilding a railway link to Amsterdam.BHelping its textile industry to develop.CConstructing large villas for the poor.DAssisting its agricultural industry.【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的They moved in after big success in the textile industry and aided a su
24、bstantial textile industry in Hilversum.可知，这个富有的家庭经营的是纺织产业，他们的迁入促进了Hilversum纺织业的快速发展。这与B项中的textile industry吻合。由此可知应选择B项。【答案】B7The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _Aa radio factoryBthe media capitalCa radio station Da TV station【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句The cha
25、nge to a media economy started in 1920，when.established a radio factory.可知，Hilversum媒体产业的开始是以一家无线电工厂的建立为标志的，由此可知应选择A项。注意不要受到C项radio station的影响，该短语意为“广播站”，不符合题意。【答案】A8What is known about WM.Dudoks Hilversum Town Hall?AIt consists of approximately 75 buildings.BIt looks like an open air museum in the
26、city.CIt is a classic example in architecture textbooks.DIt has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段中的His masterpiece，Hilversum Town Hall.It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks.可知，这个地方举世闻名，已被列入许多建筑学的教科书中，由此可知应该选择C项。根据第四段中的Dudok alone shaped mos
27、t of 20th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics.可排除A、D两项；根据第四段中的These modern architectural masterpieces(杰作)are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum.可排除B项。【答案】CCSydneyA shark savaged a schoolboys leg while he was surfing with his
28、 father at a beach in Sydney on February 23. It was the third shark attack along the coast of Australias largest city in a month.The 15yearold boy and his father were in the water off Avalon，on Sydneys northern beaches, around dawn when he was attacked. The citys beaches are packed with locals and t
29、ourists during the summer months.“The father heard a scream and turned to see his son trashing (扭动) about in the water，” police said.“Fortunately, the shark swam away and the boy was helped to the shore by his father.”Lifesaving Club spokesman Nick Miller: “It got him around the top of his left leg
30、and the father came and dragged him out of water.” He said the boy was bleeding heavily when he was brought to the shore. “There was a lot of pain, as you can imagine.” The teenager was airlifted to hospital for treatment for leg injuries.Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”， but the boy
31、did not appear to have sustained any fractures(骨折). He was in a stable condition now.Several beaches were closed after the attack. Water police and lifeguards were searching for the shark, while police hoped to identify its species by the shape of the bite marks. But they said it was too early to sa
32、y what type of shark attacked the boy. “I dont even know if he saw it，” Miller said.Many shark species live in the waters off Sydneys beaches, but attacks on humans are still relatively rare. However, there were two attacks on successive days earlier this month, one on a navy diver in Sydney harbor,
33、 not far from the famous Opera House, and the other on a surfer at the citys worldfamous Bondi beach.Fishermen say shark numbers are on the rise. There is a ban on commercial fishing in the harbor, which has increased fish stocks. Marine experts also claim environmental protection has created a clea
34、ner environment, attracting sharks closer to shore as they chase fish. Many shark species, including the Great Whitethe maneater made famous in Steven Spielbergs Jawsare protected in Australian waters.【语篇解读】本文通过一个男孩被鲨鱼咬伤这件事指出了鲨鱼对人类的威胁并分析了鲨鱼数量上升的几个原因。9The report mainly tells us_Ashark attacks on huma
35、ns are on the riseBsharks attacked humans three times in one monthCa boy was attacked by a shark at a Sydney beachDshark numbers are increasing in the waters off Sydneys beaches【解析】主旨大意题。本文在第一段就点出了主题：A shark savaged a schoolboys leg while he was surfing with his father at a beach in Sydney on Februa
36、ry 23.故答案应为C项。【答案】C10The underlined word “savaged” in the first paragraph probably means_Aattracted BdraggedCbit Dpacked【解析】猜测词义题。从全文的描述，特别是第五段Police said the bites “cut through to the bone”，but the boy did not appear to have sustained any fractures(骨折)可知，男孩是被鲨鱼咬了。【答案】C11What do we know about the ci
37、ty of Sydney from the passage?AIt is one of the largest cities in Australia.BSydney harbor is not far from the famous Opera House.CThere are many locals and tourists on its coast all year round.DThere are few shark species in the waters off Sydneys beaches.【解析】细节理解题。从倒数第二段中的one on a navy diver in Sy
38、dney harbor, not far from the famous Opera House，可知答案。【答案】B12All the followings are the causes ofAustralias sharks increasing EXCEPT that_Aenvironmental protection has created a cleaner environmentBa ban on commercial fishing has increased fish numbersCmany shark species are protected in Australia w
39、atersDthe film Jaws made the Great White famous【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段的Many shark species, including the Great Whitethe maneater made famous in Steven Spielberg s Jawsare protected in Australian waters.可知答案。【答案】DDTo American visitors, Iceland is a very interesting country, partly because it is different in
40、 so many ways from what he or she is used to seeing at home.There are quite a few things that are not done，or that do not exist on the islandquite a few “Nos”There is no pollution，for instance.No dogs are permitted in Reykjavik，the capital.There is no television on Thursdays or during the entire mon
41、th of July，and only three hours of blackandwhite TV the rest of the time.There is no hard liquor (烈酒) on Wednesdays and no beer at any time.There are no handguns, only one jail of thirtyfive cells (狱室)in the entire landan admirable figure, even for a small country of 313，376 people.There is no army，
42、air force or navy.There is no tipping for anything.There are no large stores open on Saturdays or Sundays. Since Iceland is situated just under the Arctic Circle, there is no darkness in summer and no daylight in winter.But thanks to Culf Stream, the climate is rather mild, with temperatures ranging
43、 from 34 degrees to 52 degrees in July. The rules on television, liquor and guns are the result of government decisions.But the absence of pollution is due in great part to the fact that Iceland gets its power from the enormous geyserThey provide all the energy needed by the country.In fact, Iceland
44、 uses only 3 percent of all the available power of its hot springs.Iceland has been described as a democratic independent country where more fish are caught and more books are published per person than anywhere else in the world. The Icelanders have always felt a particular love for literature. They
45、 composed their first books in the ninth and tenth centuries AD.These works were poems and tales about the kings，heroes, and heroines of Iceland and Norway.At first, the stories were memorized and passed from generation to generation. They were finally written down between 1140 and 1220.The Icelande
46、rs have never stopped writing ever since. “ Rather_shoeless_than_bookless，”they_proudly_say【语篇解读】本文为说明文。介绍了冰岛这个国家。13The following statements are true EXCEPT_Athere are no soldiers in IcelandBthe Icelanders dont drink beerCthere is no tip of any kindDthere is no crime in Iceland【解析】细节理解题。由第二段中的“no be
47、er at any time”可排除B项；由第三段第一、二句可排除A、C两项。【答案】D14What is the meaning of the underlined word“geyser”？ACoal mine.BNuclear power plant.CNatural hot spring. DRiver or stream.【解析】猜测词义题。由第四段最后一句“.power of its hot springs”可知，C项正确。【答案】C15“Rather shoeless than bookless”means_Athey prefer not to have shoes or bo
48、oksBthey would rather have shoes on than write booksCthey prefer travelling to readingDthey think books are more important than shoes【解析】推理判断题。通读最后一段可知冰岛人酷爱文学，由此可推知D项正确。【答案】D.阅读填句(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)The jobs of the future have not yet been invented._16_ By helping them develop classic skills that will
49、 serve them well no matter what the future holds.1Curiosity Your children need to be deeply curious._17_ Ask kids，“What ingredients (配料) can we add to make these pancakes even better next time？”and then try them out.Did those ingredients make the pancakes better？What could we try next time?2Creativi
50、ty True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it._18_ There are a dozen different things you can do with them.Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.3Interpersonal SkillsUnderstandin
51、g how others feel can be a challenge for kids.We know whats going on inside our own head，but what about others？Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions._19_ “Why do you think shes crying？”“Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his
52、 face？”“If someone were to do that to you，how would you feel？” 4.Self Expression _20_ There are many ways to express thoughts and ideasmusic，acting，drawing，building，photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.AEncourage kids to cook with you.BAnd we cant forget sci
53、ence education.CWe can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.DSo how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?EGardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.FWe can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.GBeing ab
54、le to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.【答案】1620DACFG.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds. However, Miss Bessie was a(n) _21_ presence in the classroom. From 1938 to 1942, when I attended Bernard High Scho
55、ol, she taught me a lot _22_ I realized.There was never a(n) _23_ problem in Miss Bessies classes. We didnt dare to trouble a woman who knew about the Battle of Hasting and could also play the piano and _24_ Shakespeare and Milton.Miss Bessie knew that my family couldnt afford to buy a newspaper. Sh
56、e knew we didnt _25_ own a radio. Still, she _26_ me to “look out for your _27_ and find some way to _28_ whats going on in the world.”_29_ I became a delivery boy who delivered newspapers. I _30_ made a dollar a week, but I got to read a newspaper every day.Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothi
57、ng to do with schoolwork but were vital to a youngsters _31_. Once a few classmates made fun of my_32_ overcoat. As I was leaving school, Miss Bessie _33_ me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “Carl, never worry about what you dont have. Just make the most of what you do havea(n) _34_”Among
58、the things that I didnt have was _35_ in the little wooden house. But because of her _36_， I spent many hours beside a kerosene lamp(煤油灯) reading Shakespeare. Miss Bessie introduced me _37_ a wonderful world of poems and stories. She led me to _38_ that I could write poems as well as Shakespeare.So
59、I read _39_ Miss Bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store. Years later，her encouragement finally led to that lovely day when Miss Bessie dropped me a note _40_ “Im so proud to read your article in The Times.”【语篇解读】这是一篇写人的记叙文。Miss Bessie个子不高，却令人敬畏，在她的课堂上从未有过违纪现象。作
60、者家境不好，学习条件差而常受人嘲弄。Miss Bessie启发他并想方设法帮他克服困难，最后作者没有辜负Miss Bessie的期望，喜欢上了文学并在The Times上发表了自己的作品。21A.amusingBtoweringCinteresting Dexciting【解析】前文说Miss Bessie其貌不扬，此处用however话锋一转。显然towering(杰出的)与语境相吻合。【答案】B22A.more than Bless thanCbetter than Dworse than【解析】由下文尤其是第二段所述可知Miss Bessie知识丰富，作者没有想到会从她的课上学到那么多知
61、识。【答案】A23A.academy BhomeworkCrace Ddiscipline【解析】根据下句中的“We didnt dare to trouble a woman.”可知，课堂上秩序很好，没有学生违反纪律。academy 学术；homework 作业；race 赛跑；discipline 纪律。【答案】D24A.make use of Bmake fun ofCmake sense of Dmake light of【解析】由语境可知，Miss Bessie对于莎士比亚和弥尔顿知之甚多。故答案为C。【答案】C25A.even BstillCever Dyet【解析】该句意为“我们
62、家买不起报纸，甚至连收音机也没有。”even 甚至；still 仍然；ever 曾经；yet 还(没有)，尚未。显然答案为A。【答案】A26A.allowed BforcedCturned Dencouraged 【解析】即使在这种情况下，她还是鼓励(encourage)“我”面向未来(future)，满怀信心地投入到学习中去。【答案】D27A.happiness BfutureCfamily Dmistake【解析】见上题解析。【答案】B28A.catch up with Bcome up withCkeep up with Dput up with【解析】尽管没钱买报纸，“我”还是设法了解
63、天下事。catch up with 赶上；come up with想出；keep up with 跟上，了解(消息，形势等)；put up with 忍受。很明显答案为C。【答案】C29A.So BAndCBecause DAs【解析】不买报纸还想知晓天下事，因此做报童是个两全其美的办法。根据这一意义可知上下句间属于因果关系。故答案为A。【答案】A30A.always BmerelyCsometimes Dalmost【解析】虽然每个月只能(merely)挣到一美元，但“我”每天都可以读到报纸。【答案】B31A.character BhealthCdevelopment Dperformanc
64、e【解析】根据下文可知，像穿衣这样与学习无关的事情对于学生的发展也十分重要。因此答案为C。【答案】C32A.colorful BmodernCinformal Dused【解析】前文说作者家境贫穷，据此可以推断他穿的大衣不会是新的。下文中的old也暗示答案为D。colorful 颜色鲜艳的；modern 新式的；informal 非正式的，日常的；used 旧的，二手的。【答案】D33A.patted BhitCstruck Dtrapped 【解析】联系语境可知这里的意思是“Miss Bessie拍着我的背对我说”。pat 轻拍；hit 打，击；strike 碰撞，撞击；trap 卡住，缠住
65、。其余选项均可排除。【答案】A34A.house BovercoatCradio Dbrain【解析】由接下来讲到的Miss Bessie指导“我”阅读名家诗歌作品可知，她让“我”多用脑以获取更多知识。【答案】D35A.money BelectricityCwater Dgas【解析】根据下文的kerosene lamp不难推断作者家里没有电。【答案】B36A.inspiration BangerCcuriosity Dsponsorship【解析】Miss Bessie鼓励“我”阅读莎士比亚的作品，她的这个好主意(inspiration)让“我”在煤油灯下度过了很多美好时光。anger 生气
66、；curiosity 好奇心；sponsorship赞助。这三个选项明显与语境不符。【答案】A37A.to BinCof Dabout【解析】Miss Bessie把“我”引入美妙的文学殿堂。introduce sb. to.把某人引入【答案】A38A.imagine BbelieveCdream Dinsist【解析】从最后一段的意思可以看出，作者最终如恩师所愿，写出成名作品。因此这里是说Miss Bessie对“我”不断鼓励，让“我”相信自己也可以写出莎翁那样的作品。【答案】B39A.whenever BwhereverCwhichever Dwhatever【解析】根据句子结构可知，宾语
67、从句中缺少宾语，所以可将A、B两项排除。再结合语境可知本句意思应是“我阅读了Miss Bessie让我读的任何书籍”。因此答案为D。【答案】D40A.writing BprintingCsaying Dspeaking【解析】Miss Bessie丢给“我”一张便条，上面写着“在时代周刊上读到你的文章我真的感到十分自豪”。say此处有“指示，提供信息”的意思。【答案】C.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【导学号：15680054】Our experience at the Childrens Medical Care Center was eyeopening.We saw
68、 a lot of children without hair due to their radioactive treatment.We played with them and taught them to draw pictures.The children，though 41._(suffer) such great pains，were so friendly that it was much easier to interact with them than we 42._(expect)One day，an incident deeply touched us.A girl su
69、ggested that she teach us how to fold paper.She taught us 43._ great patience，explaining each step slowly and clearly.Though we could easily do that，we still pretended to know nothing about it.We followed her，step by step，doing everything she told us.Finally, 44._ we finished our work successfully，s
70、he gave each of us 45._ big hug.We could see the pride and happiness on her face.Her father was so thankful to us that he held our hands tightly，tears in his eyes.And it was not until then that we knew the girl would receive an 46._(operate) the next day.Many stories happened at the center.It was re
71、ally a 47._(value) experience to us all，enriching our life in a positive way.The childrens happy faces and 48._(they) strong minds will stay with us forever.The days we spent at the Center inspired us boys 49._(reflect) on many things.We began to reflect on how to deal with the difficulties in life，
72、because our “troubles” seem not worth mentioning at all compared with 50._these innocent kids are going through.【答案】41.suffering42.had expected43.with 44when/after45.a46.operation47.valuable 48their49.to reflect50.what.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 【导学号：15680055】People general dream about the place they w
73、ant to see. They always want to go to the place which can provide for them with peace and comfort. Everyone have a dream destination in their life. Even when he was a child, he dreams of going to that place once he grows up. As others，I too have a dream destination. It is a place which I always want
74、 to spend a few hours of my life with nature or a place offer me peace and happiness. My dream destination is the fashion centre of worldParis. The city is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, remaining one of the most visited city in the world.【答案】People dream
75、 about the place they want to see. They always want to go to the place which can provide them with peace and comfort. Everyone a dream destination in their life. Even when he a child, he dreams of going to that place once he grows up. others，I too have a dream destination. It is a place I always wan
76、t to spend a few hours of my life with nature or a place me peace and happiness. My dream destination is the fashion centre of worldParis. The city is famous for rich history, beautiful architecture and cultural diversity, remaining one of the most visited in the world.书面表达(满分25分)假设你叫李华，你的美国笔友Johnso
77、n想和家人来中国定居，请你帮他在A、B两个城市中做出选择。下面的图表是对这两座城市在就业、娱乐和环境等方面所做的对比。请你根据该表提供的信息用英语给他写封电子邮件，提出你的建议并说明理由。注意：1.图表左边的数字说明人们对这两个城市的喜爱程度；2词数100左右。Dear Johnson，_Yours，Li Hua【参考范文】Dear_Johnson，Im so glad to learn that you and your family are coming to settle down in China.After a careful study of the information abo
78、ut the two cities，I suggest you choose to live in City AFirst of all，City A is a more popular city to live in.The environment in City A is better than that in City B and the climate there is very pleasant.Besides，there are many places for entertainment where you can enjoy yourselves in your spare time.As for the employment，though the job opportunities are not so good as in City B，yet I dont think its a problem for you as a teacher of English.This is only my suggestion and its up to you to decide.Hope to hear from you again.Yours，Li_Hua