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单元检测卷(三) Units 5 & 6
(时间:100分钟 满分:120分)
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Do you know how to plant a tree?Once you've chosen a tree,you'll need to prepare your place for planting.
Planting the Tree
Dig a hole a foot deeper than and twice as wide as the root ball of the new tree.Loosen the soil at the bottom and sides of the hole,so roots will be able to easily enter the soil.
Gently remove the tree from the container and guide the tree into the hole.Build soil up and around the roots if necessary,so the tree is at the same soil level as it was originally grown.
Straighten the tree in the hole.Before you begin filling,have someone view the tree from several directions to confirm that the tree is straight.You should fill the hole with existing soil that has been mixed with rich materials.At this time you can also add bone meal and then water the tree.
Caring for the Tree
Caring for the tree,once it is planted,is an important step so you should provide regular watering.Always feel the soil before watering,as over-watering can also harm the tree.When soil is dry below the surface of the covering,it's time to water.You will probably need to water at least once a week.Continue until mid-fall,when lower temperatures call for lessfrequent watering.
When to Plant a Tree
Now that you know how to plant a tree,the next step is deciding when to plant.Spring and fall are generally the best times to plant a tree.This gives the tree time to adjust(调整)before summer heat or winter cold arrives.In areas without cold winters,trees may be planted during the winter.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍的是如何植树、如何养护树木以及最佳植树时间。
1.Which of the following is one of the suggestions for planting a tree?
A.Making the tree straight in the hole.
B.Watering the tree as much as possible.
C.Filling the hole with soil without anything.
D.Planting the tree in winter is best for its growth.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句Straighten the tree in the hole.可知,要确保放进树坑里的树是直的,选项A正确,故选A。
2.What can we learn from“Caring for the Tree”?
A.It is necessary to keep the soil in the hole from getting dry.
B.It isn't very important to care for it after the tree is planted.
C.It is very important to make sure that the soil in the hole is dry.
D.It is necessary to water the tree frequently in lower temperatures.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据第五段第三句When soil is dry below the surface of the covering.it's time to water.可知,当土壤变干时,就该浇水了。也就是说,要避免土壤变干,选项A正确,故选A。
3.Why are spring and fall the best times to plant trees?
A.Both seasons don't have much rain.
B.It is easy to dig holes in both seasons.
C.Trees can grow faster and well in both seasons.
D.Trees have time to prepare to pass the following hard times
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句This gives the tree...or winter cold arrives.可知,春天和秋天种的树有充足的调整时间,以应对炎热的夏天或寒冷的冬天的来临。故选D。
B
Five years ago,when I taught art at a school in Seattle,I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students.I put a small set of Tinkertoys in front of each student,and said,“Make something out of the Tinkertoys.You have 45 minutes today—and 45 minutes each day for the rest of the week.”
A few students hesitated to start.They waited to see what the rest of the class would do.Several others checked the instructions and made something according to one of the model plans provided.Another group built something out of their own imaginations.
Once I had a boy who worked experimentally with Tinkertoys in his free time.His constructions filled a shelf in the art classroom and a good part of his bedroom at home.I was delighted at the presence of such a student.Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work.His presence meant that I had an unexpected teaching assistant in class whose creativity would infect(感染) other students.
Encouraging this kind of thinking has a downside.I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking.Without fail one would declare,“But I'm just not creative.”
“Do you dream at night when you're asleep?”
“Oh,sure.”
“So tell me one of your most interesting dreams.” The student would tell something wildly imaginative.Flying in the sky or in a time machine or growing three heads.“That's pretty creative.Who does that for you?”
“Nobody.I do it.”
“Really—at night,when you're asleep?”
“Sure.”
“Try doing it in the daytime,in class,okay?”
【语篇解读】 这是一篇记叙文,主要讲述的是作为一名老师,作者让学生拼装玩具是为了更多地了解他们,从中发现并激励他们的创造力。
4.The teacher used Tinkertoys in class in order to ________.
A.know more about the students
B.make the lessons more exciting
C.raise the students' interest in art
D.teach the students about toy design
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“...I used Tinkertoys as a test at the beginning of a term to find out something about my students.”可知,作者在课堂上使用Tinkertoys是为了更多地了解自己的学生。故选A。
5.What do we know about the boy mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A.He liked to help his teacher.
B.He preferred to study alone.
C.He was active in class.
D.He was imaginative.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据第三段倒数第二句“Here was an exceptionally creative mind at work.”可知,他是一个很有创造力的人。
6.What does the underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Mistake. B.Drawback.
C.Difficulty. D.Burden.
解析:选B 词义猜测题。画线词所在句为段落主题句。结合后面的句子“I ran the risk of losing those students who had a different style of thinking.”可知这里指的是:激励的教育方式也有缺点。drawback意为“缺点”,符合语境。
7.Why did the teacher ask the students to talk about their dreams?
A.To help them to see their creativity.
B.To find out about their sleeping habits.
C.To help them to improve their memory.
D.To find out about their ways of thinking.
解析:选A 推理判断题。根据最后的对话内容可知,作者让孩子们谈论他们那些富有想象力的梦,是为了帮助他们看到自己的创造力。
C
Students in senior high schools should travel abroad.You may wonder why.Here are some reasons.
As young people,most of us prefer to live in our comfort zone.The truth is,you learn the most in uncomfortable,unfamiliar situations.In our daily life,you know how to act and respond to people and your surroundings.Being in a new place,with different people who hold different values and go about life differently,means new experience.Through dealing with them,you become a smarter,more competent(能干的)person.As you overcome the difficulties while traveling in a foreign country,you are building up confidence to face new situations.I remember traveling to a country where I spoke little of the language.When I returned home,I moved to a state where I had no family,friends or connections.I knew that if I could do it abroad in a completely foreign system,I would be just fine in a place where I at least share the language.
Whether you like it or not,with the Internet and social media,we are globalizing(全球化) quickly.It is not unlikely that you would end up with a job that has you travel for business or take part in meetings with international business partners.In our globalizing world,it is important to be culturally sensitive(敏感的).Traveling abroad can help you become sensitive to other cultures.
Before I lived abroad,I never truly understood the beauty of mastering another language.In the United States,we don't need to know another language,or many would argue that.Once you travel abroad,you realize that especially in Europe,almost everyone you meet speaks at least two languages somewhat fluently.Living abroad is really the best way to pick up a new language since you are forced to challenge and practice your language skills on a daily basis.
So if you have time,travel abroad to learn and grow.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。作者认为高中生应该出国旅游,并论述了这样做的诸多好处。
8.Why does the author tell story in Paragraph 2?
A.To tell his attitude towards life.
B.To show his love for the family and friends.
C.To prove travelling can help develop confidence.
D.To explain the advantage of learning another language.
解析:选C 写作意图题。根据第二段的I knew that if I could do it abroad...I would be just fine in a place where I at least share the language.可知,作者是用这个故事是为了证明出国旅游后他变得更自信了。
9.According to Paragraph 3,how can traveling abroad help us?
A.It lets us know more cultures.
B.It may make us more sensitive.
C.It helps us get better job chances.
D.It encourages us to use the Internet.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第三段的Traveling abroad can help you become sensitive to other cultures.可知,出国旅游可以让我们了解更多外国文化。
10.What did the author realize after living abroad?
A.Learning a new language is pretty easy.
B.Americans need to spend more time studying.
C.Living abroad helps one learn a new language.
D.Everyone in Europe can speak at least two languages.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的Living abroad is really the best way to pick up a new language...可知,在国外生活的经历让作者意识到,在国外生活真的是学习外语的最好办法。
11.What is the text mainly about?
A.Why traveling abroad is challenging.
B.How people can become more confident.
C.How high school students can learn and grow.
D.Why high school students should travel abroad.
解析:选D 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了高中生去国外旅游的好处。
D
Modern day robots may not be as entertaining as R2D2 or the robot from Lost in Space,but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.
Robots make great explorers on planets,moons,and other landing areas.Aside from the earth,just about every surface in the solar system is unsafe for humans to explore.The air on most other planets is insufficient for humans to breathe,making it necessary to wear a space suit and oxygen equipment.The temperatures on these surfaces are much too hot or much too cold for any humans to withstand.Plus there would be complications with radiation,weather,and a lack of gravity.Robots have much less limitation in these areas and can survive much longer under these conditions.
Robots are designed for collecting scientific data.Robots are also able to perform many tasks at one time and can process information much quicker and more efficiently.Important scientific projects from detecting minerals,analyzing ground samples,to finding water are all performed much quicker and accurately by robots.
The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.In order to successfully send humans into space we would need to build a vehicle that can not only carry humans,but also enough food and water to keep them alive for the duration of the trip.Moreover,robots have no problems working for hours on end.Robots never complain,they don't require food or water,and they never need a bathroom break.
Over the past 30 years or so there have been many different types of robots used successfully in the exploration of space.Perhaps the most famous and successful robots are Spirit and Opportunity who have both been exploring the surface of Mars.They have both been very successful with experiments on soil and rocks and have even found evidence of water in Mars' history.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了机器人运用于太空探索的重要性。
12.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.The Development of Robots
B.The Discovery of Space Exploration
C.No Robots,No Space Exploration
D.Robots Are Used in Space Exploration
解析:选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“...but robots are very important to space exploration and are being used in a variety of different ways for several important reasons.”并结合下文可知,本文主要介绍了机器人正运用于太空探索,故D项正确。
13.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?
A.The use of robots in space exploration costs more than the use of humans.
B.It is dangerous for humans to explore other surfaces in the solar system except the earth.
C.Both Spirit and Opportunity have found the evidence of water on Mars.
D.Many different types of robots have explored the space successfully.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段首句“The use of robots has made the cost of space exploration much less expensive than it would cost for humans to do the work.”可知,用机器人进行太空探索比人类从事这项工作花费更少,故选A项。
14.The underlined word “withstand” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “________”.
A.remain B.bear
C.defeat D.develop
解析:选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句及本段最后一句可知,温度太高或太低,人类都无法忍受,故画线词词义为“忍受”,B项正确。
15.What is the writer's attitude in this passage?
A.Negative. B.Persuasive.
C.Subjective. D.Objective.
解析:选D 观点态度题。纵观全文可知,作者只是客观地介绍了机器人在太空探索中的应用,并没有带任何感情色彩,故D项正确。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。
Having a pet is rewarding,but it can be hard work as well.However,if you are well prepared,caring for a pet doesn't have to be a tiring job.__16__If so,read on to get some tips for supporting any animal that would be an addition to your family.
__17__Except for the specific needs of each animal,all pets require time,company and love.You need to make sure that you want a pet not just for days but in the long term.For example,most pets require attention during the day,so make sure you'll have enough time at home to look after your pet.
Choose a pet that fits your lifestyle.Different types of dogs have different needs.__18__ Before buying a pet,you should do some research on the behaviors and needs of different pets you like.Don't go into this decision dead set on one species or breed(品种).
Plan regular visits to the vet.Be sure to bring your pet to the vet soon after buying it.Just like humans,pets need regular checkups.__19__Use your first visit to discuss how often you should schedule checkups and your pet's medical needs.
Exercise your pet if it's the kind of pet that needs it.Find out the exercise needs of the pet before you buy it.Besides,you should also consider whether your lifestyle gives you enough time to meet your pet.Some pets don't require you to take them for a walk,such as the rabbit and fish.__20__
A.It is important to exercise your pet.
B.Are you considering keeping a pet?
C.But other pets like dogs must be exercised.
D.Determine if you are really able to care for a pet.
E.Are you sure you are buying proper food for your pet?
F.Therefore,make sure you pick a pet that suits your lifestyle.
G.This helps to find problems before their condition becomes serious.
16.B 此空设于段中,引起下文。根据下句内容If so,read on to get some tips for supporting any animal that would be an addition to your family可知,上句应是提问你是否考虑养宠物。
17.D 此空设于段首,是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容都是围绕此句展开说明,指出你要确定一下你是否能真正有能力照顾你的宠物。后面列举出一些宠物的具体需求。
18.F 此空设于段中,与上一句存在逻辑上的因果关系。上句说“不同种类的狗也会有不同需求”,因此,你应该确定你选的宠物适合你的生活习惯。
19.G 此空设于段中,与上一句存在逻辑上的指代关系。此句中的This指代的是前一句内容。
20.C 此空设于段尾,与上一句存在逻辑上的转折关系。结合Exercise your pet if it's the kind of pet that needs it.以及Some pets don't require you to take them for a walk,such as the rabbit and fish.可知,此处应是表示转折,
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was about 12,I had an enemy,a girl who liked to point out my__21__.Week by week her list grew:I was very thin;I wasn't a__22__student;I talked too much;I was too__23__,always feeling superior to(胜过) others,and so on.I tried to hear all this as long as I could.__24__,I became very angry.I ran to my father with__25__in my eyes.
He__26__to me quietly,and then he asked.“Are the things she says true or not? Janet,didn't you ever__27__what you're really like? Well,you now have that girl's__28__.Go and__29__ a list of everything she said and mark the points that are__30__.Pay no attention to the other things she said.”
I did as he told me.To my great__31__,I discovered that about half the things were true.Some of them I couldn't__32__(like being very thin),but a good number I could—and suddenly I wanted to change.For the first time I went to a fairly__33__ picture of myself.
I brought the list back to Daddy.He refused to take it.“That's just for you,” he said.“Don't__34__your ears.Listen to them all,but hear the truth and do what you know is the right thing to do.”
Daddy's advice has always__35__me at many important moments.In my life,I've never had a better piece of advice.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文,有一个女孩经常说作者的缺点,作者感到很委屈,但是父亲的建议使作者对自己有了更清楚的认识。
21.A.qualities B.shortcomings
C.advantages D.marks
解析:选B quality品质;shortcoming缺点;advantage优势;mark标记,记号。我十二岁时有个敌人,是一个女孩,她总是喜欢指出我的缺点。故选B。
22.A.good B.bad
C.short D.greedy
解析:选A good好的;bad坏的;short短的;greedy贪婪的。根据上文可知,她总是指出我的缺点,所以她说我不是一个好学生。故选A。
23.A.silly B.friendly
C.dull D.proud
解析:选D silly傻的,愚蠢的;friendly友好的;dull枯燥的;proud骄傲的。根据下文中的“always feeling superior to(胜过) others”可知,她说我总是感觉比别人优越,即我很骄傲。故选D。
24.A.In other words B.Above all
C.As a result D.At last
解析:选D in other words换句话说;above all首先,最重要的;as a result结果;at last最后,终于。根据上文中的“I tried to hear all this as long as I could.”可知,我尽我所能去听这一切,但最终我非常地生气。故选D。
25.A.promises B.happiness
C.tears D.sadness
解析:选C promise诺言;happiness幸福;tear眼泪;sadness悲伤。我眼睛里含着泪跑去找父亲。故选C。
26.A.talked D.shouted
C.listened D.looked
解析:选C talk谈话;shout大喊大叫;listen听;look看。我跑去找父亲诉说,他静静地听我说。故选C。
27.A.wonder B.realize
C.learn D.explore
解析:选A wonder想知道;realize意识到;learn学习;explore探索,探险。句意为:她说的是不是真的?Janet,你不想知道你真实的样子吗?故选A。
28.A.excuse B.advice
C.talk D.opinion
解析:选D excuse借口;advice建议;talk说话;opinion观点。现在你知道了那个女孩的观点。故选D。
29.A.take B.make
C.create D.receive
解析:选B take拿,采取;make制造;create创造;receive收到。make a list of列清单。去把她说的一切都列一个清单。故选B。
30.A.wrong B.correct
C.big D.true
解析:选D wrong错误的;correct正确的;big大的;true真实的。去把她说的一切都列一个清单,在正确的地方做上标记。此处表示“事实”,故选D。
31.A.joy B.excitement
C.surprise D.anger
解析:选C joy高兴;excitement兴奋;surprise惊讶;anger愤怒。令我非常惊讶的是,我发现有一半的事情是真的。故选C。
32.A.say B.like
C.do D.change
解析:选D say说;like喜欢;do做;change改变。有一些事情是我不能改变的,比如我长得很瘦。故选D。
33.A.wonderful B.clear
C.interesting D.beautiful
解析:选B wonderful奇妙的,极好的;clear清楚的;interesting有趣的;beautiful美丽的。我第一次对自己有了相当清晰的认识。故选B。
34.A.open B.keep
C.shut D.turn
解析:选B wonderful奇妙的,极好的;clear清楚的;interesting有趣的;beautiful美丽的。我第一次对自己有了相当清晰的认识。故选B。
35.A.reminded B.warned
C.disappointed D.excited
解析:选A remind提醒;warn警告;disappoint使失望;excite使兴奋。父亲的建议一直在很多重要的时刻提醒我。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下而材料。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。
I am taught by many teachers in my school.Every subject has a 36.different(differ) teacher,but I like my math teacher 37.best(well).Her name is Lakshmi but we usually call her Ma'am.She is our class teacher too.
Ma'am 38.joined(join)us last term.She is very kind and her 39.way of teaching is so interesting and simple that we all can understand what is being taught and how it could be done.Most 40.importantly(important),Ma'am teaches math with lots of patience.41.If/When we do not understand a problem,she will spend extra time 42.guiding (guide) us until we understand it.And we can go to her at any time during school hours for help.
She also helps us with activities at school.When there is some kind of programs,she will be there 43.to_help (help)us to get ready for the show.Even when we go on picnics,she takes good care of 44.us.
To me,Ma'am is not only 45.a good teacher,but also our best friend.I love Ma'am and I wish her a happy life.
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校将在寒假举办国际中学生冬令营,主题为“感受中国传统节日文化魅力”。请你根据以下提示,给你校英国交换生Jack写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加冬令营。内容包括:
1.活动时间、地点;
2.活动内容:传统节日文化讲座。品尝中国传统美食。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节。以使行文连贯。
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【参考范文】
Dear Jack,
A winter camp will be held in our school for exchange students to experience the culture of traditional Chinese holidays.So I'm writing to invite you to participate.
The camp will begin on February 6, lasting five days.A series of lectures on traditional culture will be given by experts who are from all walks of life.Students of various cultures can have a facetoface talk about Chinese culture.Besides,you will have the opportunity to taste various and delicious traditional Chinese dishes.
Come and experience the real Chinese culture yourself!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
I went up to the roof for a break after study for an hour and watched 50 or so people swimming in the natural rock pool below our house.It was a sunny day—a blue,cloudless sky over a calm sea.But then,as I looked in_the_distance,I discovered a series of three or four big waves heading towards the shore.I'd seen these minitsunamis(海啸)many times before.They were heading at speed in the direction of the pool.Most people knew to look out for them,but from the screams that started coming from the beach,I could tell someone was in trouble.
Without thinking,I ran down into the street,holding my bodyboard(冲浪板)on the way and shouted at a stranger to go inside my house and call the coast guard.My neighbor Moises had heard the screaming as well and was also outside with his bodyboard,so together we rushed to the steps that led down to the_sea.
Once we got closer,we discovered the waves had pulled a_boy_and_a_girl from the pool and into the open sea.I knew that the nearest boat would take at least 30_minutes to reach us.Waiting for help wasn't a choice.I wasn't used to this sort of emergency—I'd never been trained as a_lifeguard-but I didn't think twice about trying to save_them.I suppose in a way I wanted to impress everyone;at 19,a deal like that can seem like a_good_opportunity_to_show_off.
Moises and I dived into the water and it took us 10 minutes to get to them.When we finally reached them,they were almost lifeless with only their heads coming in and out of the water.We could tell they were still alive from their small breaths but it was clear they wouldn't have been able to stay there much_longer.I held the boy and pulled him over my board.Moises moved the girl onto his board.We discussed pushing them back to the shore,but we were too far out.
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That night,word came from the hospital that the two people were in a good condition.
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【写作指导】
根据续写部分第一段第一句的提示可知。因为离岸太远,所以作者和另外一个施救者需要等待专业救生员的到来。这期间会发生很多事,尤其要注意的是,被救者毫无生气,因此他们需要鼓励和支持。同时根据续写第二段的提示可知,被救应该是在第一段完成的,因此第一段还需要描写被救的情景。第二段首句提示被救者获救了,接下来考生可从获救者感激作者这个点出发进行续写,也可以着重描写作者在知道自己的英勇行为产生了好的结果后的心理活动。这就需要设计一个比较适合的情景,展开合理而丰富的想象。
【参考范文】
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We had to wait,trying to keep them on the boards,feeling their faces to wake them up,telling them to be strong.30 minutes later,I began to feel a bit tired.Finally,in the distance,we discovered a small boat with three lifeguards heading towards us.When the boat pulled up,we helped push the boy and the girl on board,only to be told that there was no room for us.People who had watched what happened came to meet us and check if we were OK,but there was no round of applause.Everything was back to normal.
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That night,word came from the hospital that the two people were in a good condition.They probably would have died if they'd been in the sea for any longer.I knew it was a big deal that we'd saved them,but at the same time it didn't seem like that much effort.I'm sure that anyone who could swim would do the same thing.
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