1、Unit 4单元质量检测(四)(时间：100分钟满分：120分本卷共4页)班级：姓名：得分：.阅读理解(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。AI got interested in the idea of standing desks about a year ago.The health advantages of standing instead of sitting for eight hours a day are clear, so when the company Ergotron invited me to r
2、eview their WorkFit CMod Dual Desk, I jumped out of my chair really.After several hours putting the desk together, I finally got to try it out.The standing desk had a desktop that I could use for writing.At first I absolutely loved it.Standing during the day instead of sitting was fantastic.Although
3、 I felt more tired after all that standing during the day, I knew the health benefits were worth the slight discomfort.However, after the initial novelty (新奇) of the desk wore off, I realized that I could not use it in the long term.It was just not practical.While using the desk for a month, I could
4、 definitely foresee problems arising from using it full time.I enjoy having a lot of things on my desk.The standing desk just did not have enough room for all of my things.I can easily foresee awkward situations when I put that desk in an office space.When someone comes into your office, does your g
5、uest have to stand as well？If your office is big enough, maybe you have room for two chairs for you and a visitor, which is great.Yet for the ordinary worker in a small office, the standing desk creates a very awkward situation.Additionally, the amount of money I would have to spend to replace my cu
6、rrent workspace with a standing desk was another issue.The desks I have looked at were highly expensive.Yes, spending the day standing can offset(抵消)many of the negative effects of too much sitting, but we humans are designed for movement.Through activity changes like taking the stairs instead of th
7、e elevator, you can easily increase the time you spend on your feet.Best of all, those options are completely free.1When the author was asked to try the standing desk out, he was _.Aexcited BsurprisedCunhappy Duninterested2Standing desk users may feel embarrassed when _.Ameeting visitors in the offi
8、ceBmoving the standing deskCstanding among office workersDbuying the standing desk3According to the author, a standing desk _.Atakes up too much spaceBis suitable for longterm useCis cheaper than traditional desksDis impractical though good for health4What does the author mainly tell us in the text?
9、AHow to use the standing desk.BWhat he does during the workday.CHis opinions on the standing desk.DThe advantages of the standing desk.BWhen policy experts debate climate change solutions, they often talk about “a price on carbon”. They are arguing about whether companies should pay when they put ca
10、rbon pollution in the air. But heres the secret that most people seem to be missing: There already is a price on carbon, and its paid by the taxpayers.Carbon pollution, like every other form of pollution, has an impact on the environment. Throwing waste into a river will cause the fish to die and th
11、e people who drink the water to get sick. And when you produce carbon pollution, you get climate change sea level rise, stronger storms, severe droughts, damage to agriculture, and more.All of those impacts cost money. Insurance rates go up when storms get more destructive. Taxes increase when citie
12、s have to rebuild bridges and roads. Military budgets go up when droughts and population changes cause conflicts. Not to mention impacts on agriculture and health care costs.In other words, the price on carbon is what we all pay when there is no market force to limit the pollution that causes climat
13、e change. So the debate is really about who will pay that price the companies who are making a profit from the fossil fuels, or the taxpayers who pick up the cost now.Right now, we have private profit and public cost. Its just like if we allowed every business to throw its garbage in the street beca
14、use its too expensive to have it moved away properly. Does it add a little bit to your dinner check to require that restaurants throw away their trash properly? Sure. But it would be more expensive for you if the city had to clean the streets of their garbage every day. So just like we put a “price
15、on garbage” we need a “price on carbon pollution”. Now, a “price on carbon pollution” can mean a lot of things. You could tax companies based on the amount of carbon pollution they produce, and return the money to taxpayers. You could put a limit on how much they can produce, thereby requiring them
16、to invest in ways to conduct business in a less polluting way.5What do the policy experts argue about carbon pollution?AWhether taxpayers could get profit from it.BWhether the companies should pay for it.CWho have the ability to change it.DHow much should be paid for it.6Whats the main idea of the P
17、aragraph 2?ASome other forms of pollution.BThe effects of carbon pollution.CThe signs of carbon pollution.DThe way to reduce carbon pollution.7The author referred to restaurants in the passage mainly to _.Aprove every business doesnt perform its dutyBwarn readers to protect the environment aroundCex
18、plain the damage of no policy on carbon pollutionDshow some restaurants throw away their trash randomly8According to the passage, what does the “price on carbon pollution” mean?ATelling the taxpayers to refuse to pay taxes on carbon pollution.BMaking the government invest to reduce carbon pollution.
19、CIncreasing prices of the products from companies.DTaxing companies on carbon pollution they produce.CMy son has a job as a lifeguard this summer and today, I drive him to work.Though he now has his drivers license, he does not yet have his own car, so for the time being we must share mine, and he i
20、s being a good sport about it.I drive slowly; neither of us has an agenda and there are no external distractions.We are simply mother and son, each fully present, as we so often were when he was young, before I became preoccupied with the passing of time and midlife reinvention, and before he became
21、 preoccupied with the demands of growing up and teenage activities.He sits in the passenger seat beside me wearing his uniform; red, kneelength swim trunks, a white Tshirt with the word “Lifeguard” across the back, a whistle around his neck.I take in the sight, knowing that it will soon be a cherish
22、ed memory.I remember other uniforms：lime green pajamas with cartoon characters on the front, a baggy soccer uniform on his small 4yearold frame.He has a new haircut. I can see his delicate facial features：welldefined eyebrows; long, black eyelashes; an easy smile. The features that I appreciated eve
23、ry day when he was young but have often failed to notice since he hit puberty and since I turned 45. He has been busy trying to break away, as he should. I have been busy trying to move on and to hide my heartache, as much as I can.He talks to me about his job and I listen and I can tell that he sti
24、ll cares that I listen.We talk about colleges and I encourage him to follow his deep interest. I see him surprised at my encouragement, but glad that he still has my support.Though he is almost 17 years old and nearly six feet tall, I see that he is still vulnerable, still lighthearted, still intere
25、sted in what his mom thinks of his life.When he was small, he barely left my side; he was my little boy. But as he grew, I was no longer the center of his universe, no longer the only girl in his life, and I knew that I had to begin the process of letting go.I didnt want to do it and it was often sc
26、ary.I was afraid of losing him.But today, during a quiet few moments together in my car, I realize that I havent lost anything.9What does the son feel about sharing her mothers car?AHeartbroken. BFree.CEmbarrassed. DProud.10Driving her son to work that day, the mother _.Ahad other jobs to deal withB
27、was distracted by her sons new haircutCwas reminded of the hardship in her midlifeDrecalled the precious memory of her sons childhood11What can be learned from the passage?AThe mother neednt hide her heartache.BThe son shouldnt get away from his mother.CThe mother has just celebrated her 45th birthd
28、ay.DThe mother used to appreciate her sons facial features.DOne winter, my cousin and I were playing toy blocks in the yard. My mom was out for shopping to get groceries and my dad was asleep upstairs in his room. Suddenly, it started to snow. First it was just a little. But then it started to pour
29、heavily.Then, we put the finishing touches to our blocks and headed back inside. Right when I opened the sliding glass door, my cousin fell down on the slippery wooden stairs. I let go of the door, my worst mistake, you see. The door locks automatically but I had put a rock, right next to the door s
30、o it wouldnt close. But while I was running to my cousins aid Id accidentally kicked the rock.Now, my cousin and I were locked outside. And unfortunately it started to get really windy. It was really freezing with the snow. First we started to call my dad, but he was sleeping soundly. I mean, slept
31、through a tornado soundly. It was of no use.Then I tried to climb over the fence but it didnt work because the fence was iced by snow and wind, and the fence is six feet high. So, I climbed up to my tree house and brainstormed some ideas on ways to get in. At one point, I was seriously considering j
32、umping out of the tree house and using the trampoline (蹦床) to jump over the fence.So, we got to work. First, I took out the trampoline. Then I started to jump. First try I almost cracked my head. Second try this time I convinced my cousin to do it but at the last second, he chickened_out. Third try
33、I jumped and missed but at the last second, my hand caught the fence, and with a lot of pushing I finally climbed over the fence and luckily, I fell on a big snowdrift.Then I got inside and unlocked the door for my cousin to get in. Finally, my mom came back. Then we shared this story with my mom an
34、d dad.12When the author wanted to jump in, the main problem was that_.Athe fence was icyBthe fence was slippery and highCthe trampoline couldnt bear the weightDthe trampoline was too small13The attitude of the authors cousin towards jumping on the trampoline seems_.Apassive BpositiveCindifferent Dob
35、jective14The words “chickened out” (Paragraph 5) most probably mean “_”Afell down Bcried outCjumped up Dbacked out15Which would be the best title of the text?AClimbing over the Fence in the SnowBAn Adventure in the YardCFriendship Produces PleasureDWe Are Independent.任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短
36、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。We often find many people are complaining about their work around us. Its clear that we can not deal with the pressure caused by work at all. So how can we have a happy working day? 16._Make yourself energetic every morning. It means you should not stay up too late. Y
37、ou should take a comfortable shower and go to bed before 22：00 every night. 17._Keep smiling once you open your eyes. When getting up from your bed, you should always keep a smile on your face. 18._And you can listen to some soft music you like with your headset on the way to your company.19_Before
38、you get down to work, you can make a list of the work that you are going to finish today. You will find out what are the most important things to do and what are the less important ones.Improve your relationships in the office. Make a habit of saying hello actively to your colleagues, as a gesture o
39、f friendship. You will be happier if you can get along well with your colleagues and your life will go more smoothly.20_The key is whether you have a positive attitude. The above are my suggestions. Hope they can help you to have a great day!AIn fact, its not so difficult if we can do as follows.BSa
40、y hello to your family members and friends on the road.CIn short, we create real happiness for ourselves.DHave the right attitude towards work and the people around us.EList out what you are going to do in the office today.FPlenty of sleep is healthy and it can offer you a whole days energy.GTherefo
41、re, we should stop complaining about our work.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。The neighborhood kids must use a spotter. As soon as Antons _21_ is detected, they pour out of their homes and run to him, _22_ he were a conquering hero.As I look out the front windo
42、w at my son, I see him _23_ by his followers, all of whom are _24_ than he. I watch his exaggerated (夸张的) _25_ as he makes what appears to be a speech, and I _26_ whether he is a hero or only a clown. The other children laugh and laugh.When I finally call Anton in for supper, they _27_ him to the do
43、or. Ashley asks _28_， “Will he come out again？” I said gently, “If Anton eats his peas.”I once didnt understand where the _29_ lay. And then, the other day, as I was watching him playing outside with his younger followers I think I _30_ it. Anton will give anybody a(n) _31_ to form a friendship with
44、 him, and his interests are so general that hes genuinely _32_ of almost anything: a jump in the river, a game of badminton, frog collecting, skateboarding . This means that he _33_ common ground with all of these neighborhood children who, _34_， find him so wonderful because little kids _35_ big ki
45、ds who pay attention to them. And he really does _36_ them. I recall one occasion at a town picnic where a person was selling _37_ for 50 cents. Anton saw one of his friends _38_ because his balloon had slipped away. Anton took him by the hand and _39_ him, “Dont worry, Nathan, my dad will buy you a
46、nother one.” And on this occasion, how could I _40_？21A.attitudeBpresenceCperformance Daction22A.although BbecauseCas if Deven if23A.surrounded BfoundCbeaten Dchased24A.cleverer BhealthierCtaller Dyounger25A.exercises BlanguagesCgestures Dmovements26A.wonder BimagineCpredict Dask27A.guide Baccompany
47、Ctake Dpush28A.calmly BstronglyCeagerly Dpitifully29A.belief BbenefitCinterest Dattraction30A.saw BwonCreached Ddoubted31A.suggestion BopportunityCright Dnote32A.proud BawareCafraid Dfond33A.shares BbuildsCshows Denjoys34A.in fact Bin particularCin turn Din return35A.need BacceptCenvy Dadmire36A.car
48、e for Blearn fromCthink of Dwait for37A.skates BballoonsCkites Dballs38A.shouting BrunningCplaying Dcrying39A.amused BinformedCcomforted Dadvised40A.help BrefuseCresist Dreward.语法填空(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。My wife is addicted to shopping on the Internet. 41._ seems th
49、at she cant control herself well, just clicking constantly with the mouse. Let me tell you what happened last night. It was the fourth time she 42._ (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 43._ (think) twice before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied confidently,
50、 “With the New Year 44._ (approach), preparation is necessary. 45._， I havent bought things on the Internet for a whole week.” Hearing her words, I was really speechless. In most cases, the things she bought arent good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys 46._ process of buying online.Nowadays, 47
51、._ the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those 48._ stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of 49._ (problem). One of them is more spending than before, because people are 50._ (easy) attracted by the discount. So h
52、ow to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation (诱惑) is an important lesson many people need to learn.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(划掉。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
53、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Tom，How are you? I am just writing to tell you I had wonderful time at your place in New York.I arrived home, safely and sound. I have something to ask for you. I have been looking through my bags for my favorite red shirt, or I cant find it somewhere. Im sure I might hav
54、e left it at your place. Could you look around your house for it? By the way, I am planning my parents wedding anniversary celebration. I had already invited you and your parent. I wonder whether you would like to come to Chicago this time. What do you think of it? Take care of you and write to me s
55、oon. Giving my regards to Uncle Bernard and Aunt Norah.Love，Diana.书面表达(满分25分)请根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文。Many hands make light work. Cooperation is so important that we can never emphasize the importance of it too much.注意：1.无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语；2除诗歌外，文体不限；3文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；4词数100左右。单元质量检测(四).语篇解读：本文是议论文。作者试用了站立式办公桌之
56、后，对该产品发表了个人评价。1解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段的描述“I got interested in the idea of standing desks . I jumped out of my chair”可知，当作者被邀请试用站立式办公桌时，他很兴奋。2解析：选A推理判断题。根据倒数第三段可知，站立式办公桌如果在办公室里使用，当有客人来访时，会造成尴尬场面。故选A项。3解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, after the initial novelty (新奇) of the desk wore off, I realized that I could no
57、t use it for the long term”及第四段中的“It was just not practical”以及之后的内容可以判断，作者认为站立式办公桌虽然有益健康，但不实用。4解析：选C主旨大意题。作者试用了站立式办公桌之后，对该产品发表了个人评价。语篇解读：谁该为碳污染买单？是企业还是纳税者？实际上纳税者已经在为碳污染买单，这似乎是人们忽视了的一个秘密。政策专家希望公司为碳污染买单。5解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They are arguing about whether companies should pay”可知，政策专家讨论的是公司是否应为碳污染买单。6解析：
58、选B段落大意题。第二段第一句“Carbon pollution, like every other form of pollution, has an impact on the environment”为该段的主题句，所以该段主要讲碳污染的影响。7解析：选C推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“So just like we put a price on garbage we need a price on carbon pollution”可知，作者谈及饭店是为了说明没有有效政策来约束碳污染的危害。8解析：选D推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段可知，作者建议向排放碳的公司征税，故D项正确。语篇解
59、读：本文为记叙文。在文章中，作者细腻地描述了对儿子的爱。9解析：选B推理判断题。从第一段中的“and he is being a good sport about it”以及下文对母子关系的描述可以看出，儿子乘坐母亲的车感觉也很自在。10解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I remember other uniforms：lime green pajamas with cartoon characters on the front, a baggy soccer uniform on his small 4yearold frame.”和倒数第二段的内容可知，母亲在送儿子上班的路途中回想儿
60、子的童年生活。11解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The features that I appreciated every day when he was young but have often failed to notice since he hit puberty and since I turned 45.”可知母亲过去常欣赏儿子的面部特征。语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述的是作者与表弟在后院玩耍时突遇风雪天气，因意外他们被锁在门外时所采取的冒险行动。12解析：解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Then I tried to climb over the fence bu
61、t it didnt work because the fence was iced by snow and wind, and the fence is six feet high”可知，作者之所以跳不过去是因为篱笆又高又滑，即B项正确。13解析：选A推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“this time I convinced my cousin to do it but at the last second, he chickened out”可知作者的表弟对作者的提议持消极态度，即A项正确。14解析：选D词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的“this time I convinced my co
62、usin to do it but at the last second，he chickened out”中的convinced和but可知，作者说服了表弟，但在最后一秒钟表弟又打退堂鼓了，即D项正确。15解析：选B标题归纳题。文章讲述的是作者与表弟在后院玩积木时突遇风雪天气，因意外他们被锁在门外时所采取的冒险行动，因此B项正确。.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了使我们拥有快乐一天工作的建议。16解析：选A根据空前句子“So how can we have a happy working day？”可知，下面接着要说的是如何做，A项中“.if we can do as follows.”与之相对应，
63、故选A。17解析：选F此段的中心是使自己每天上午精力充沛。那么空格前讲的是使自己精力充沛的方法就是“You should take a comfortable shower and go to bed before 22：00 every night.”F项中plenty of sleep和it can offer you a whole days energy与之相呼应，故选F。18解析：选B根据空格后“And you can listen to some soft music”和“on the way to your company”可知，空格处应该讲的也是上班路上你能做的事，B项中“sa
64、y hello to .friends”和“on the road”与之相呼应，故选B项。19解析：选E根据下文中的“You can make a list of the work that you are going to finish today.”可知E项符合语境，该段讲的是在你开始工作前列出今天在办公室你要做的事情。故选E项。20解析：选C根据下文中的“The key is whether you have a positive attitude. The above are my suggestions.”可知，此段是对全文的总结，全文讲的都是拥有快乐一天工作的建议，C项符合语境，故
65、选C。.语篇解读：本文是记叙文。儿子很受周围孩子们的欢迎，作者一度很不解，后来发现是儿子的爱心和广泛的兴趣让他赢得了大家的友谊。21解析：选B由上文的“must use a spotter”可知，此处指附近的小孩子们一旦发现Anton的“出现(presence)”，就会从家里涌出跑向他。22解析：选C由语境可知，Anton就像一个凯旋而归的英雄一样受到孩子们的拥戴。as if表示“好像”。23解析：选A由下文中的“what appears to be a speech”可知，作者从窗户上看到儿子被他的追随者们“围着(surrounded)”。24解析：选D由下文中的“his younger f
66、ollowers”可知，Anton的这些玩伴们都比他小。25解析：选C作者在窗户里观察到的应该是儿子比划着“手势(gestures)”好像在给同伴们作演讲似的。26解析：选A由下文中儿子确实受大家欢迎可知，作者看到儿子在外面手舞足蹈，其他孩子大笑时，“不知道(wonder)”儿子到底扮演的是英雄的角色还是小丑的角色。27解析：选B解析见下题。28解析：选C孩子们舍不得离开Anton，因此他回家吃饭时小伙伴们“陪(accompany)”他走到了家门口。其中一个“急切地(eagerly)”问作者是否允许Anton再出去玩。29解析：选D解析见下题。30解析：选A由下文分析的儿子受欢迎的原因可知，此
67、处指作者不明白为什么儿子有这么大的“吸引力(attraction)”。但是有一天看到儿子在外面与伙伴们玩时，作者“明白(saw)”了。31解析：选B解析见下题。32解析：选DAnton给任何一个小伙伴与他交朋友的“机会(opportunity)”，而且兴趣广泛，对很多活动都非常“喜欢(fond)”。33解析：选AAnton爱好广泛，这就意味着他与别的孩子有共同的兴趣。share common ground with sb.表示“与有共同的兴趣”。34解析：选C解析见下题。35解析：选D“反过来(in turn)”，小伙伴们也喜欢Anton，因为小孩子们崇拜那些在意自己的大孩子。36解析：选A由
68、下文的例子可知，Anton确实“关爱(care for)”他的小伙伴。37解析：选B由下文中的“because his balloon had slipped away”可知选B项。38解析：选D解析见下题。39解析：选C由Anton所说的话可知，他看到小伙伴把气球弄飞后“哭泣(crying)”，就过去“安慰(comforted)”他。40解析：选B作者认为儿子有这么好的品质，所以说自己怎么能“拒绝(refuse)”儿子的要求呢。.语篇解读：作者的妻子沉溺于网购，常花冤枉钱，且不听作者的提醒和劝诫。可见，网购给人们的生活带来便利的同时，也带来了一些问题。41It考查代词及固定句式。It see
69、ms that .表示“似乎”，为固定句式。42had shopped考查固定句式。It was the first/second .time that sb. had done sth.表示“是某人第一次/二次做某事”，因表示到过去某一时间为止已经是第几次做某事，所以使用过去完成时。注意：It is the first/second .time that sb.have/has done sth.。43to think考查非谓语动词。remind sb. to do sth.表示“提醒某人做某事”。44approaching考查现在分词。此处为“with宾语宾补”的复合结构，因宾语the N
70、ew Year与宾补所用动词approach之间构成主谓关系，所以应使用现在分词作宾补，故填approaching。45Besides考查副词。此处是作者的妻子在陈述自己网购的又一个理由，所以应填入Besides。注意：此处并无转折关系，不能填入However。46the考查冠词。此处表示“网购的过程”，为特指，因此填入定冠词the。47with考查介词。with the development of表示“随着的发展”，为固定短语。48who考查定语从句。该句的先行词为Those，此处是指人的不定代词，且关系词在从句中作主语，所以填入who。49problems考查名词的数。根据空格前的“a
71、series of”及下文中的“One of them is”可知，此处名词应使用复数形式。50easily考查副词。因修饰谓语动词，作状语，所以填入副词。.第二句：had后加a第三句：safelysafe第四句：去掉for第五句：orbut; somewhereanywhere第六句：mightmust第九句：hadhave; parentparents第十二句：youyourself第十三句：GivingGive.参考范文：Union is strength. Whenever youre faced with difficulties, cooperation plays a signi
72、ficant part in getting you out of trouble.There was a time when I was so proud that I overlooked my peers, refusing to work together with them. Therefore, there was no doubt that I was left alone, suffering from loneliness and failure. Fortunately, a teacher impressed on me the value of cooperation. From then on, I learned to help each other and turn to my friends for help whenever I had difficulty in finishing a task on my own. Now I am getting along well with my friends.My experience has taught me that only if we attach great importance to cooperation can we go beyond ourselves.