1、第二单元测评第二单元测评 (时间:120 分钟满分:150 分) 第一部分听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 M:You look pretty busy.Whats up? W:Were going to have an office party this Friday evening.Therell be about 30 people,and Im
2、the organiser. M:Nice! But its probably best not to overwork yourself.Enjoy. 1.What is the woman busy doing? A.Working on a paper. B.Tidying up the office. C.Organising a party. 答案 C W:Hi Henry.Did you say youre going to take a vacation next week? M:Actually,Im leaving for San Francisco this weekend
3、. W:Cool.But I cant get away until the end of August. 2.When will Henry start his vacation? A.This weekend. B.Next week. C.At the end of August. 答案 A M:Last night I put my bike at the gate,but I cant find it now. W:It was in my way when I went to the garden,so I put it under the stairs and its still
4、 there. 3.Where is the mans bike now? A.Under the stairs. B.At the gate. C.In the garden. 答案 A M:Id like to drive to the concert,but my brother will use the car tonight. W:We can take the subway if we go a little earlier. 4.How will the speakers go to the concert? A.On foot. B.By car. C.By subway. 答
5、案 C M:Mary,you look so cute in this red dress. W:Really?Dont you think its a little small for me?It fit me well last year,but I gained ten pounds this summer. 5.What does the woman think of her dress? A.Its cute. B.It fits her very well. C.Its a little small. 答案 C 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下
6、面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。 W:Hi Mark.Ive decided to leave the company.I had an amazing time here,but it is time for me to move on. M:May I ask why,Cathy?I do hope that you stay with us here. W
7、:Well,you know,Ive got a new job in a big engineering firm.Its a management position. M:In that case,I think that I understand your decision,and you have my support. W:Thanks for understanding.But,I can work here two more weeks. M:Thats great.Will you be able to finish your present project? W:Sure.A
8、nd if you hire someone within ten days,Id be happy to provide training in my areas. 6.Why does Cathy want to quit her job? A.Shell join another firm. B.Shell run her own business. C.Shes fed up with it. 答案 A 7.What is Marks attitude towards Cathys decision? A.Forgiving.B.Sympathetic.C.Supportive. 答案
9、 C 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。 W:I have been trying hard to choose a gift for Kate for her birthday. M:Thats been hard for me too. W:Would you like to go with me and choose something together? M:Yes,two heads are better than one.So,what does Kate like doing?That might help us choose something. W:She seems t
10、o enjoy listening to music,reading novels,and going to the movies. M:Maybe we could get her a concert ticket.What do you think? W:Thats a good idea.But we dont know what concert she likes. M:Jane can help us.She knows Kate very well. W:Youre right.Lets see Jane this afternoon after class. M:Okay. 8.
11、What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Buying a present. B.Attending a concert. C.Planing a birthday party. 答案 A 9.What will the speakers do later? A.See a movie. B.Read a novel. C.Meet up with Jane. 答案 C 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 W:Hello,is that Hill? M:Yes,this is Hill speaking. W:This is Jul
12、ia. M:Oh,Julia,whats the matter? W:Im phoning to tell you that Im afraid I wont have enough time to pick up little Mary and Lily from school. M:Why? W:Dont you see that it is raining hard outside? M:Oh.Im sorry.I didnt know that. W:I cant ride a bike in such a heavy rain and I have to take a bus hom
13、e. M:Yes,I know.Thats OK.I will pick up the children,but I dont think I can finish my work early this afternoon,so it will be quite late when I arrive at the school. W:I dont think it matters much.I can tell them to wait for you at the school gate after school. M:OK. 10.When does the conversation pr
14、obably take place? A.In the morning.B.In the afternoon.C.In the evening. 答案 B 11.Whats the weather like today? A.Sunny.B.Snowy.C.Rainy. 答案 C 12.Who will pick up the children from school? A.The woman.B.The man.C.Lily. 答案 B 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 W:Come on,darling.This shirt only costs $14 on the Int
15、ernet.It costs $20 on the street. M:Oh?But it looks unfashionable,doesnt it? W:But it will suit you well.Im going to buy you one. M:On the Internet? W:Yes,I dont have to go out.They say it can be sent home in 48 hours. M:But I dont think its safe to show information about our credit cards to a stran
16、ger. W:Its not a problem.They have the third safety control. M:But I cant try it on before buying it. W:Dont worry.They have different sizes and colours.I will order your size and favourite colour,brown,right? M:But what if Im not satisfied with the quality? W:If you arent satisfied,you can return i
17、t and they will give the money back. M:OK,lets try shopping on the internet. W:Great! 13.What are the speakers doing? A.Talking about dresses. B.Buying clothes in the shop. C.Shopping on the internet. 答案 C 14.How much can the woman save if she buys the shirt on the internet? A.$6.B.$14.C.$20. 答案 A 1
18、5.What colour does the man like? A.Brown.B.Blue.C.White. 答案 A 16.What can we learn from the conversation? A.The man is not satisfied. B.The man can try on the shirt first. C.The shirt will arrive within two days. 答案 C 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 Good morning and welcome to todays programme!Feel English
19、 too difficult?You can get some advice today.Firstly,find a regular and practical study programme,like planning a few minutes every morning before breakfast.This idea may sound useless to you who took English for quite a few years but didnt become good speakers of the language.As a matter of fact,I
20、dont mean that you can become fluent speakers with just a few minutes here and there,but following a regular course of study can help you on the way to language mastery.Also,small steps,step by step,are the key.For example,planning to learn five new words a day and learning to use them actively are
21、far better than learning 45 words and forgetting them the next day.Thirdly,speaking without fear is important.The fastest way to learn something is to do it again and again until you get it OK.Dont let fear stop you from getting what you want. 17.Whats the speaker mainly talking about? A.Keys to tea
22、ching English. B.Advice on learning English. C.Ways to use everyday English. 答案 B 18.What does the speaker probably do? A.A fluent English speaker. B.An expert in language learning. C.A beginner in language learning. 答案 B 19.Who may consider the first suggestion useless? A.A beginner. B.An experienc
23、ed teacher. C.One who has learnt English for years. 答案 C 20.Whats the fastest way to learn English according to the speaker? A.Making a good plan. B.Keeping practicing. C.Learning it step by step. 答案 C 第二部分阅读(共两节,满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Being st
24、uck at home doesnt mean that learning stops.In fact,its just the opposite.Here are some activities and resources to foster kids imagination and build their curiosity at home. Lets Get Down to the Science The science lab at school may be closed,but you can still put on goggles and a white lab coat an
25、d learn at home.This Test Tube Experiment Kit will make you feel like a genius in no time.Kids will get the chance to learn about basic chemistry,physics,and more by creating pop-resistant bubbles,bouncy balls,and other objects. To Infinity(无穷) and Beyond Earth is a part of the Milky Way galaxy,but
26、did you know there are around 100 million galaxies in the universe?There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond.A great way starting your childs educational space adventure is with this Real Life Sticker and Activity Book. T
27、ake a Walk on the Wild Side Biology class is in session! Heres your chance to get up close and personal with a great white shark without putting on a wetsuit.This 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit allows you to get an inside look at what makes these predators of the deep so powerful.And then take an
28、even deeper dive into a sharks world with I Am Shark. Take advantage of this time at home and find new ways to keep exploring the world around you. 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个适合孩子在家学习的活动。 21.What do these activities have in common? A.They are all performed outdoors. B.They are all associated with physic
29、s. C.They are all carried out by the way of experimenting. D.They all recommend some resources for kids to study. 答案 D 解析推理判断题。根据文章第一段最后一句可知,这三个活动的共同点都是给孩子推荐了学习资源。 22.Which book favours children interested in stars? A.Test Tube Experiment Kit. B.Real Life Sticker and Activity Book. C.4D Great White
30、Shark Anatomy Kit. D.I Am Shark. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond.A great way starting your childs educational space adventure is with this Real Life Sticker and Activity Book.”可知,Real Life
31、 Sticker and Activity Book 是关于太空的,故可能会吸引会对星星感兴趣的孩子。 23.What is the shared goal of the activities? A.To gain financial benefits. B.To save kids from boredom. C.To explore new technologies. D.To inspire kids to study at home. 答案 D 解析推理判断题。根据文章的第一段可知,被困在家里并不意味着停止学习。事实上,恰恰相反。这 里有一些活动和资源可以培养孩子们的想象力和好奇心。由
32、此推断,这三个活动的共同目的是激发 孩子在家学习的兴趣。 B Most female fashion models start their careers in their late teens and retire in their early 30s,but 96- year-old Alice Pang is not your ordinary fashion model.She started modelling at 93,so you could say shes still a beginner. Alice always liked dressing well and look
33、ing elegant,but never actually considered a career in modelling.But her granddaughter always thought she had it in her,so when she saw an online ad for senior models of 65,she sent in Alices pictures and she was chosen for a photo shoot.Today,she is recognised as one of the best senior models in Asi
34、a,as well as the oldest. “I entered the industry when I was 93 and this is my third year working as a model,” she added. “Ive shot a few commercials,cosmetics,camera and trade development.It feels great to be admired.” Born in 1923,Alice never dreamed she would one day be modelling for high-end fash
35、ion brands like Gucci,Ellery or Valentino,let alone at age 96.But her fair complexion(面色) and excellent posture uncommon qualities for people her agemake her one of the most sought-after senior models in the business. Surprisingly,Alice doesnt credit exercise or a strict diet for her enviable(令人羡慕的)
36、 figure and posture.Even though she agrees that exercise helps some people stay in good shape,she doesnt even have a morning exercise routine,crediting her good genes instead. “My skin tone is ivory because Im seldom exposed to the sun and I have straight back,” Alice said.“Exercise is definitely go
37、od for you and many would do morning exercise but I dont do that.Its just natural.” While most people praise her for her active lifestyle and the courage to start a whole new career in her nineties.Alice Pang is not without her critics,most of whom say that she should dress and act according to her
38、age.She chooses to ignore them,though,saying that her personal happiness is all that counts. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。爱丽丝总是喜欢把自己打扮得非常漂亮、优雅。在 93 岁时 踏上了通往模特的道路,被誉为亚洲最“古老”的模特。 24.Where did Alices granddaughter see the advertisement? A.In the newspaper.B.On TV. C.In a magazine.D.On the Internet. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第二
39、段的第二句“so when she saw an online ad for senior models of 65,she sent in Alices pictures and she was chosen for a photo shoot.”可知,她是从网上看到的广告。 25.What contributes to Alices nice figure and posture? A.Her family tradition.B.Her regular exercise. C.Her family genes.D.Her strict diet. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据第五段的最
40、后一句“she doesnt even have a morning exercise routine,crediting her good genes instead.”可知,她的身材和姿态得益于好的基因。 26.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.Alice likes dressing according to her age. B.Alice takes some peoples words seriously. C.People have different opinions about Alice. D.Most people
41、advise her to quit the career. 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Alice Pang is not without her critics,most of whom say that she should dress and act according to her age.”可知,人们对她褒贬不一,所以选 C 项。 27.What is the most important to Alice? A.Her career.B.Peoples comments. B.Her dresses.D.Her happiness. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据最
42、后一段的“She chooses to ignore them,though,saying that her personal happiness is all that counts.”可知,她认为自己的幸福最重要。 C I had only really known the little girl for a few weeks,but I carried her with me every day. We met in the Childrens Hospital of Columbus.I was 11.I was born with a hole in my heart.So was
43、 the five-year-old girl in the bed beside me.We were both recovering from the same surgery (手术).Being older and wiser,I thought it was my job to look out for her.“Do you want to hear a story?” I recall asking her one afternoon.“Great!” she said. It was so easy to make her happy.She seemed always to
44、be smiling or laughing or singing songs. Life wasnt fair.She passed away.My own recovery went well.“Youre really lucky,” a nurse told me.“But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasnt?” I asked.“Easy?” My dad said.“David,your surgery wasnt easy at all.We thought we were going to lose you beca
45、use of the amount of internal bleeding(内出血).You cant remember it because you were in a coma(昏迷),” Dad said.“For two weeks after your operation many things could go wrong.” “Im really lucky.I wasnt too old to need someone to look out for me.” “You wouldnt remember this either.When you were in the com
46、a,she used to come over to your bed and sing to you.She was watching over you.” My surgery scars were hidden under my shirt.But I knew they were there,along with the memory of that little girl.The one whod been at my side like a tiny angel when I didnt even know she was there.I am older now and hope
47、fully somewhat wiser.Wise enough to know that I have angels watching over me,when life is fair and when its not. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。在医院,作者和一个小女孩认识只有几个星期,但作者却永远 都不会忘记她。 28.Why did the author look after the little girl? A.Her parents were busy. B.He thought it was his duty. C.She wanted to hear stories. D
48、.She was seriously ill. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。文章第二段提到作者以为照顾这个小女孩是他的工作,因此 B 项正确。 29.How was the girls character? A.Positive.B.Shy. C.Anxious.D.Nervous. 答案 A 解析推理判断题。文章第三段提到这个小女孩似乎总是在微笑、大笑或唱歌,因此可以判断这个小 女孩是积极乐观的。 30.What most probably made the girl into the authors memory? A.The girls death. B.The girls unfair
49、life. C.The authors growth.D.The girls help. 答案 D 解析推理判断题。文章第四段最后一句作者的父亲提到当作者昏迷时,那个小女孩总是来到他的床 边为他唱歌,而作者却认为自己不需要别人的照顾,作者后来知道这一点时非常感激,因此 D 项正确。 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Hospital Friendship B.The Unforgettable Surgery C.A Terrible Hole in the Heart D.A Lovely but Pitiful Girl
50、 答案 A 解析主旨大意题。作者与小女孩是患难与共的病友,作者开始是无私地帮助这个小女孩,后来作者昏 迷时,小女孩来帮助他,这强调的是两人之间深厚的友谊,因此 A 项是最佳选项。 D Like clockwork,nearly every fourth February includes one extra day.February 29th,otherwise known as Leap Day,isnt exactly a holiday.Instead,its there to keep your calendar consistent with the earths rotation
