1、单元综合检测(四).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AVenice Film FestivalThe Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August or early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema，in Venice，Italy.Its main award is the “Leone dOro”(Golden Lion)Recently，a new award has been added，the San Marco
2、Award for the best film.Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards are the most prominent(杰出的) film awards in the United States.The awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Academy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”，which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像)The name is said to ha
3、ve been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said，“It looks just like my uncle Oscar！”Berlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival is one of the “A”festivals in Europe.The Berlin International Film Festival，also called the “Berlinale”，is held annual
4、ly in February and started in 1951 after an initiative of the American，who occupied part of the city after World War .The jury(专家评奖团) always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world，from the former Eastern Bloc(集团)Countries as well as from Western countries.The awards ar
5、e called Golden and Silver Bears (as the bear is the symbol of Berlin)Cannes Film FestivalThe Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival.It has been held annually in Cannes，in the south of France，since 1946 with a few exceptions.Given massive media exposure，the Festival is attended
6、 by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the world.The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “PalmedOr”(Golden Palm) for the best film；this is sometimes shared by multip
7、le films in one year.【语篇解读】本文介绍了四个世界知名的电影节。1Which award can be shared by multiple films in one year?AGolden Lion. BGolden Palm.CAcademy Awards. DSan Marco Award.B细节理解题。文章最后一句话提到，戛纳电影节最著名的奖项“金棕榈奖”有时可由一年中的多部影片共同获得。2Which of the following statements about “Oscars” is NOT true?AIts the nickname of Acade
8、my Awards.BIts also the nickname of the statuette.CIt got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle.DIts an award in France.D细节理解题。奥斯卡奖是美国最著名的电影奖项。3Why are the awards for Berlin International Film Festival called “Golden and Silver Bears”？AThey look like bears.BThey are made
9、 up of bear fur.CThe bear is the symbol of Berlin.DThe bear is rare in Berlin.C细节理解题。从Berlin International Film Festival 一段可以看出，柏林电影节的奖项名叫金熊奖和银熊奖，这是因为熊是柏林的象征。BCharles Bridge is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague.This grand bridge is one of the citys finest attractions，and is
10、 the main route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town and Prague Castle.From Charles Bridge visitors enjoy fairytale views of the Prague skyline.The wide river，with beautiful buildings on both sides，flows below it.Prague Castle towers above not far away.Here you are truly in the centre of the
11、 city.Charles Bridge is full of people during the day.Street artists paint and musicians play here and there.If you are travelling there，look out for the jazz band，which is especially entertaining.But for a truly romantic and less crowded walk，try the early morning or any time in the evening.There a
12、re not so many people in the early morning or in the evening.That way you can take a relaxing walk.King Charles arranged to build the bridge.The foundation stone was laid in 1357.Charles s favourite architect and builder，Peter Parler，watched over most of the work.The first idea was to build a bridge
13、 for knight tournaments(锦标赛)，and for many years the only decoration on the bridge was a simple cross.Later，the Catholic desire for beautiful designs resulted in 30 statues(雕塑)being erected between 1600 and 1800.There are now 75 statues on Charles Bridge，but most are copies，as floods and other natura
14、l disasters over the centuries damaged the original ones.Perhaps the most interesting，as well as the oldest，is that of John of Nepomuk.It is the 8th from the right as you cross towards Prague Castle.The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends by towers：the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mal
15、a Strana Bridge Tower.【语篇解读】查理大桥由国王查理四世所建，是布拉格最好的景点之一，位于布拉格城的中心。4What do we know about Charles Bridge?AIt is not a good place to enjoy the Prague skyline.BIt is the most famous attraction in Prague.CIt was built in the early 14th century.DIt is located in the center of the city.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“Here yo
16、u are truly in the centre of the city.”可知查理大桥在布拉格城的中心。5What does the underlined word“erected”in Paragraph 4 mean?ADamaged. BCopied.CBought. DBuilt.D词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“Later，the Catholic desire for beautiful designs”可知是为了增加装饰，那么应该是“建造”雕塑来进行装饰。6From Paragraph 5，we know John of Nepomuk is the name of AChar
17、les Bridges builderBthe oldest statue on Charles BridgeCa tower at the end of Charles BridgeDa famous building near Charles BridgeB细节理解题。根据第五段的“There are now 75 statues on Charles Bridge，but most are copies.Perhaps the most interesting，as well as the oldest，is that of John of Nepomuk.”可知John of Nepo
18、muk是桥上目前所存在的最古老的雕塑的名字。7What is this passage mainly about?AAn introduction of Charles Bridge in Prague.BThe builder of Charles Bridge in Prague.CThe history of Charles Bridge in Prague.DThe finest attractions in Prague.A主旨大意题。本文主要是关于布拉格的查理大桥这一景点的介绍。CA new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to
19、get interested in computers，math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.Called“Spring into STEAM”，the program will offer workshops in March，April and May.It begins on March 2.“We know that science education is so important now，and technology is changing so f
20、ast，”said Misty Jones，library director.“We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.”STEAM stands for science，technology，engineering，art and math，and there will be workshops in each area.This years theme(主题)is“Bug Out！”so the science workshop will
21、 invite insect(昆虫)experts to explain the survival skills of insects.The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders.For math，the kids will learn spatial geometry(空间几何学)by making 3D paper insects.Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding，create a light using a glass bottle，or build inse
22、cts using pipe cleaners and LED lights.Jones said shes also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcode of Life Project，which is trying to create a digital catalog(电子目录)of different kinds of insects on Earth.Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection too
23、ls at their local libraries beginning on March 2.Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification(鉴定)Jones said it is unusual for every library to start the same program at the same time.“Its something weve been trying to do，and I think its just the beginning of the chances we will be
24、 able to offer，”she said.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。圣地亚哥公共图书馆发起了一个针对9至12岁儿童的教育项目Spring into STEAM，本文是对该项目举办时间、举办内容等的相关报道。8What do we know about“Spring into STEAM”？AIt is open to kids of all ages.BIt lasts for at least four months.CIt helps kids learn more about themselves.DIt is held by the San Diego Public Libra
25、ry.D推理判断题。由第一段中的“A new program.starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.”可知，该项目由圣地亚哥公共图书馆举办。9What will kids learn from the engineering workshop this year?AHow LED lights work.BHow bees build their home.CHow to make 3D paper bees.DHow to create a light using a glass bottle
26、.B细节理解题。由第四段中的“The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders.”可知，参加该小组的孩子将会了解蜜蜂是如何筑巢的。10What will kids do for the International Barcode of Life Project?ACollect insects.BTake DNA tests.CCreate a digital catalog.DMake insect collection tools.A推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“Kids in San Diego can ask for free i
27、nsect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2.Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification(签定)”可知，孩子们为该工程收集昆虫。11What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph?AThe program will continue.BThe program should last much longer.CThe program will hav
28、e different themes.DThe program should be held by different libraries.A推理判断题。由最后一段中的“its just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer”可知，三十六家图书馆同时举办同一个项目并不常见，但Jones说他们一直在努力做，这仅仅只是个开始，也就是说这个项目还会再次举办。DFirst aid means the aid or the help that can be given to an injured person first，that i
29、s，before any other help arrives.Nowadays there is usually a telephone not far away and the first we should do，if a serious accident happens，is to call for an ambulance.Sometimes quick action by us may save someones life.Shock.People often suffer from shock after receiving an injury，sometimes even wh
30、en the injury is a small one.The face turns grey，and the skin becomes damp and cold.They breathe quickly.They should be kept warm.Cover them with a blanket and give them a warm drink.Broken bones.Do not move the patient.Send for an ambulance at once.Bleeding.A little bleeding doesnt harm.It washes d
31、irt from the wound.But if the bleeding continues，try to stop it by placing a clean cloth firmly over the wound until the bleeding stops or help arrives.Poison.A person who has taken poison should be taken to a hospital at once.With some poisons，sleeping pills，for example，it is a good thing to make t
32、he patient throw up by pressing your fingers down his throat.Remember：When an accident happens，send someone to telephone for an ambulance at once.Keep the injured person warm and quiet.Give him plenty of air.Do not let other people crowd around him.12How many common accidents are mentioned in this p
33、assage?ATwo. BThree.CFour. DFive.C细节理解题。由文章第二、三、四、五等段落的首句可得出答案。13If someone goes into shock after receiving an injury，youll find that Athe face turns greyBthe skin becomes damp and coldCthe patient breathes quicklyDAll of the above.D细节理解题。由文章第二段第三、四句“The face turns grey，and the skin becomes damp and
34、 cold.They breathe quickly.”可得出答案。14Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?AFirst aid means to give an injured person necessary help at once before the doctor comes.BIf an injured person goes into shock，we must try to keep them warm.CDont move the injured person if he ha
35、s broken his legs.DWhen a person has taken poison，we must make him throw up.D推理判断题。由文章第五段第三句可知并非是让吞了任何毒药的人都呕吐，而只是说对一部分毒药来说这种方法是可以的。15The passage mainly tells us Asome advice on how to deal with common accidentsBsome facts about some common accidentsCsome examples of common accidentsDsomething we mus
36、t rememberA主旨大意题。非常明显本文就是告诉读者面对一些常见的事故，如休克、骨折、流血和吞毒药等应采取怎样的急救措施。.阅读七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) Why Is Exercise Cool?Exercise Strengthens MusclesDid you ever do a pushup or swing across the monkey bars at the playground? 16 By using your muscles to do powerful things，you can make them stronger.For old
37、er teens and adults，this kind of workout can make muscles bigger，too. 17 Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible，which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble.Being flexible is having “full range of motion”，which means you can
38、 move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain.Exercise Keeps the Balance 18 Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function，breathe，walk around，and do all the basic stuff. 19 If youre not very active，your body wont need as many calories.Whatever your calor
39、ie need is，if you eat enough to meet that need，your body weight will stay the same.If you eat more calories than your body needs, they may be stored as extra fat.Exercise Makes You Feel GoodIt feels good to have a strong，flexible body that can do all the activities you enjoylike running，jumping，and
40、playing with your friends.Its also fun to be good at something，like scoring a basket，hitting a home run，or perfecting a dive.But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 20 Its just another reason why exercise is cool!ASo you want to do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise righ
41、t now.BFood gives your body fuel in the form of calories，which are a kind of energy.CWhen you exercise，your brain releases a chemical，which may make you feel happier.DThose are exercises that can build strength.EExercise Makes You FlexibleFExercise Makes Your Heart HappyGBut if youre active，your bod
42、y needs an extra measure of calories or energy.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了锻炼很酷的四个原因。16D根据Did you ever do a pushup or swing across the monkey bars at the playground？.By using your muscles to do powerful things，you can make them stronger.可知应选D。17E根据Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch？Most kids are p
43、retty flexible 可知，锻炼能使身体灵活，故选E。18B根据Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function可知，食物能给人一定的热量，故选B。 19G根据If youre not very active，your body wont need as many calories.可知，如果你是爱运动的，你的身体需要一个额外的热量或能量。故选G。20C根据But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better
44、 mood.可知应选C。 .完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)Theres a tiny town called Waterford in Eastern Ohio.Every other year something very 21 happens therea custom that turns an entire town into one big 22 .These days，apple butter is still cooked onsite in the 23 method，stirred (搅拌) for hours in huge kettles over ope
45、n fires.Making apple butter isnt 24 ，but it has to be done right.The fire cant be too hot，or too cool.You cant stir too fast，or too slow.And above all，the stir stick can never 25 Its all about getting people together.Strangers are welcomed and passersby are waved over to the stir for a 26 .Young，a f
46、ifthgrade teacher 27 times when Apple Butter Weekend was just her，her mother，and her grandmother.These days theyll 28 forty people or more，cooking up 100 pints (品脱) at a time.Most gets divided up among the family，but plenty 29 in fridges across Waterford and beyond.“We dont 30 it，” said Young.But，sh
47、e said，“if you ask，youre going to get it.”The family has faced many challenges over the years， 31 13 times during the 1960s.But wherever theyve lived，her parents always made friends the 32 way they make apple butter: by doing the little things the right way，paying attention at every moment.“Theyve d
48、one everything in 33 steps，” Young said.“I always say，my mom and dad have huge ears.They just 34 They arent quick to judge，they arent quick to decide anything.Theyve made a life of working on 35 ”So Apple Butter Weekend in Waterford isnt just about the apple butter.【语篇解读】本文是夹叙夹议文。文章介绍了俄亥俄州东部小城镇沃特福德的
49、一项特殊节日传统：手工制作苹果酱。对于当地人而言，这项活动不仅仅传承着古老的传统，也传承着当地亘古不变的价值观：认真对待生活中的每一刻，友好地对待身边的每个人。21A.specialBseriousCrare DstrictA根据下文中人们用古法制作苹果酱可知，这是当地一项“特殊的(special)”活动。22A.city BfamilyCorganization DclubB根据第二段中的“Its all about getting people together.”可知，这个节日把整个镇子凝聚成一个大“家庭(family)”。23A.typical BeffectiveCfunny Dtr
50、aditionalD根据下文中的“in huge kettles over open fires”可知，这个镇子用“传统的(traditional)”方式制作苹果酱。24A.expensive BcomplicatedCcommon DpopularB根据下文中的“but it has to be done right”与本句话的转折关系可知，制作苹果酱并不“复杂(complicated)”。25A.bend BstopCfall DrollB根据上文中的“stirred(搅拌)for hours”及“The fire cant be too hot，or too cool.You cant
51、stir too fast，or too slow.”可知，苹果酱的制作过程中需要一直用搅拌棒搅拌，不能“停(stop)”下。26A.taste BtoastCturn DdanceC根据上文中搅拌不能停止可知，当地人欢迎陌生人和路过的人也加入他们，“轮流(turn)”搅拌苹果酱。27A.notices BexpectsCspends DremembersD根据下文中的“when Apple Butter Weekend was just her，her mother，and her grandmother”以及“These days theyll.”可知，Young“回忆起(remember
52、s)”了以前全家人一起制作苹果酱的日子。28A.choose BdrawChelp DfindB根据上文中的“getting people together”可知，此处Young一家将“吸引(draw)”40多个人一起做苹果酱。29A.runs out Bgrows upCends up Dbreaks downC根据上文中许多陌生人参与制作苹果酱及下文中的“if you ask，youre going to get it”可知，做好的苹果酱大多数分给家人，其余的分享给了来自各地的人们。end up in fridges形象地表达了这层含义。30A.exchange BshareCstore
53、DsellD根据下文中的“if you ask，youre going to get it”可知，当地人不“卖(sell)”苹果酱，常常送给别人。31A.abandoning BfailingCmoving DfightingC根据上文中的“The family has faced many challenges over the years”以及下文中的“But wherever theyve lived”可知，这家人曾多次“搬家(moving)”。32A.easy BsmartCbest DsameD根据下文中的“by doing the little things the right w
54、ay，paying attention at every moment”可知，Young的父母交朋友的方式与制作苹果酱的方式“相同(same)”，都是认真地做好每件小事，每时每刻都关注对方。33A.small BcorrectCsimilar DunusualA根据上文中的“doing the little things the right way”可知，Young的父母做每件事的时候都不急不躁，慢慢来，故选small。34A.enjoy BlistenCwait DplayB根据上文中的“huge ears”可知，Young的父母善于“倾听(listen)”。35A.spirits Bman
55、nersCfriendships DfeelingsC根据上文中的“her parents always made friends”可知，Young的父母很注重“友情(friendships)”，一生都在用心经营。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)Recently it has been observed that more and more people are switching to organic vegetables and fruits.They are 36.natural(nature) and safe for the human body to consu
56、me.Organic farming 37.has increased(increase) and evolved in a large way due to this large demand by now.Farmers are getting better at the art of growing organic vegetables and there are many 38.helpful(help) tips that they share with other members of the organic farming circle.If you are a gardener
57、 and are 39.interested (interest) in growing organic vegetables，40.it is wise to be aware of these tips and choose 41.the best(good) organic garden tip that helps your garden to produce healthy and better vegetables.One helpful organic garden tip that works well for all farmers is 42.to make(make) y
58、our own fertilizer.This is 43.a kind of fertilizer made of dry leaves，fruit peelings and kitchen food disposables.These materials are buried underground and kept there 44.for some time.With fermentation(发酵) taking place，the soil becomes richer with nutrients.This means you get a fertilizer that does
59、 not have chemicals at all.This fertilizer enhances the soil and so the vegetables and fruits are 45.healthier(healthy) and better.写作(满分40分)第一节(满分15分)戏曲是中华文明的一个重要组成部分，是我国传统文化的代表之一。但是在物质水平提高和精神文化丰富的同时，戏曲的地位却逐渐下降，保护传统文化的形势迫在眉睫。请你参照以下信息介绍一种被列为国家非物质文化遗产目录的剧种秦腔。主要信息：1秦腔(Qinqiang Opera)，中国汉族最古老的戏剧之一，源于陕西和
60、甘肃的农村地区，流行于中国西北部的陕西、甘肃、青海、宁夏等地；2秦腔所演的剧目丰富：有神话、民间故事等；秦腔的角色也十分众多，表演特色鲜明；32006年5月20日，经国务院(the State Council)批准列入第一批国家级非物质文化遗产名录；注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2词数：80左右。 参考范文Qinqiang OperaQinqiang Opera is one of the oldest operas of the Han nationality.It originated from rural areas of Shaanxi and Gansu.Later，it
61、became popular in the northwest areas like Shaanxi，Gansu，Qinghai，Ningxia and so on.Qinqiang Opera tells a variety of stories，like fairy tales and folk tales.Besides，Qinqiang Opera has different kinds of characters and each of them has a unique style of performing.In order to protect our traditional
62、culture，on May 20th，2006，Qinqiang was named as Intangible Cultural Heritage with the approval of the State Council.So it is a must for us to do everything we can to protect it.第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。I was doing a big cleanup recently and my kids were helping when
63、 my son，Freddo，came across a knotted handkerchief with an old dark coin inside.“Mum，can I have this? Can I play with this coin？”he asked.I took one look and was immediately transported to another time.In 1991，there was a time when my friend and I worked in a backward African country，Niger，hit by san
64、dstorms and burning heat.There were many things I found difficult about this placethe climate and beggars were my biggest headaches.So after finishing five months of nursing work there，we moved on to work at a health clinic in neighbouring country，Burkina Faso.“Its much greener in Burkina.Even the C
65、oke tastes better，”the locals assured us.Yet the fact was quite the opposite.Arriving by taxi at our destination in Burkina，we began to unload.I was reaching for my larger piece of luggage when，out of the darkness，a motorbike with two men approached slowly.Without warning，one of the men grabbed my d
66、aypack as the motorbike swept close by.Within seconds，the pair were out of sight，swallowed up by the night.With my passport，money，travellers cheques all in the bag，I was in deep trouble.How frustrating！All I wanted was to leave this hellhole！Then，walking through Burkinas streets one day，I was stoppe
67、d by an old woman who thrust her hand in my face.“Cadeau (giftin French)！Cadeau！”she cried.Id had enough！I was extremely tired of the country: its poverty，its thieves，the heat，the dust and.everything！I told her angrily and firmly in French.“I have nocadeauI have no money.A thief stole all my money t
68、wo weeks ago and now I cant get out of your country.I cannot give you anything.NOTHING！”The beggar woman listened attentively.To my great surprise，after hearing my words，she gave a broad smile.Paragraph 1：She reached into the pocket of her dress. Paragraph 2：There was a slight touch on my hand；looki
69、ng down，I saw my son looking at me，curious. 参考范文Paragraph 1：She reached into the pocket of her dress.“Then I will give you a cadeau，”she announced.Kindly，she placed an old，dark brown coin in my hand.In surprise，I looked at the coin，then at the woman.At that moment，I felt rather ashamed，ashamed of my
70、 terrible attitude towards the old woman.In spite of her poverty，she was able to give me：something priceless.I had taken it for granted that beggars would only receive something from others，yet the coin from the beggar woman in Burkina truly changed my view towards them，and her smile hit the deepest
71、 of my heart.Paragraph 2：There was a slight touch on my hand；looking down，I saw my son looking at me，curious.“Mum，can I have this? Can I play with this coin？”he repeated.“You cant play with it，honey.”I touched my son on the head and said slowly，“This one is special.It is an unforgettable precious memory to me.Come and let me tell you a story.”
