1、选择性必修第二册Unit4 Journey Across a Vast Land单元测试卷姓名：_学号：_得分：_I: 听力测试。（每个1.5分）听第1段材料，回答第1至4题。1.What is the purpose of the app?A. To help people get directions. B. To help people walk more. C. To help people learn some local history. 【答案】：B【解析】：Health and fitness apps are always a hit with consumers. Many
2、 people are trying to lose weight or get in better shape, and technology can be an extremely helpful tool to support them in these goals. Lots of new apps have been created this year, and one popular one is called “The Walk”. It is designed as a game, but the user must walk around his or her own nei
3、ghborhood in order to play. The user plays the game the way he or she would play any video game, but as the user progresses, he or she burns actual calories.The app features a map of a virtual neighborhood. The neighborhood is seen from the top down. As the user walks throughout the day, the app rec
4、ords how much ground the user has covered. The user receives a clue that is part of a story, and is told that he or she must walk a certain number of minutes to move to the next level. Once that task has been completed, the next part of the story will be revealed. Users of this app will be encourage
5、d to take different routes in order to earn more points. The app will also motivate users by keeping long-term statistics. Users can see how many minutes they have walked overall, as well as how many steps they have taken and how many miles they have covered.2 .According to the talk, why is this app
6、 popular?A. It is visually attractive. B. It is very cheap. C. It turns exercise into a game. 【答案】：C3. How does the app motivate users?A. By keeping long-term statistics. B. By giving them more games to play. C. By giving them some money. 【答案】：A4 .What doesnt the app record?A. How many miles have be
7、en covered. B. How many steps have been taken. C. How many calories have been burned. 【答案】：C听第2段材料，回答第5至7题。5.Why does the speaker mention the song?A. To explain the difference between cultures. B. To give an example of cultural transmission. C. To recall the memory of the students. 【答案】：B【解析】：Now, l
8、ets begin our sociology class. Have you ever heard the song “Twinkle, twinkle, little star”? You know “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are .” Well, weve all heard this song. Where am I going with this? Well, the song is an example of memes, and thats what well talk about, the th
9、eory of memes.A meme is defined as a piece of information copied from person to person. By this definition, most of what you know, such as ideas, skills, stories and songs, are memes. All the words you know, all the scientific theories youve learned and the rules your parents taught you to observe a
10、re memes that have been passed on from person to person.Passing on ideas from one person to another is nothing new. Well, the whole point of defining this familiar process as transmission of memes is that we can explore its analogy with the transmission of genes.As you know, all living organisms pas
11、s on biological information through the genes. Genes are replicators that pass on information about properties and characteristics of organisms. By analogy, memes also get replicated and in the process pass on cultural information from person to person, generation to generation. So memes are also re
12、plicators. To be a successful replicator, there are three key characteristics: longevity, fecundity, and fidelity. So, what are these three characteristics?.6.Which of the following is example of meme transfer?A. Telling familiar stories. B. Planting a tree. C. Sharing feelings. 【答案】：A7.What will th
13、e speaker probably talk about next?A. The development of the meme theory. B. The differences between genes transfer and meme transfer. C. The three key characteristics of meme. 【答案】：C听此段材料，回答下面8-11个小题。8 .What is true about central Copenhagen?A. There are 1.27 million bikes there. B. There are more b
14、ikes than people there. C. There are the most bike thieves in the world. 【答案】：B【解析】：Copenhagen is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world, with over 450 kilometers of bicycle lanes. In the city center, there are more bicycles than citizens.In 2012, some 36% of all workers and s
15、tudents in central Copenhagen cycled to work, school, or university. That number increased to 45% in 2015. Copenhagens cyclists cover 1.27 million kilometers every year, which is twice as much as subway riders travel. A full 75% of Copenhagens citizens ride their bicycle throughout the year. Most of
16、fices provide bike parking lots to their employees as well. In addition to personal bicycles, there are a number of free bicycles that anyone can borrow. There are certain places where you can pick up or drop off the bikes when you are finished with them, so someone else can use them. You can usuall
17、y find an area outside most major subway stations, parks, government buildings, or tourist attractions. The bikes have no locks, but they are painted bright colors and are easily recognized. In many cities, bike theft is a major headache for the police. But Copenhagen has one of the lowest rates of
18、bike theft in the world. This is most likely due to the fact that they are available free of charge to pretty much anyone who wants one. Perhaps its not a surprise that people in Copenhagen are some of the happiest and healthiest people in the world. All those bikes surely have something to do with
19、that.9.What percentage of people in Copenhagen ride bikes throughout the year? A. 75%. B. 45%. C. 36%. 【答案】：A10.Where are the free bicycles located?A. Outside most offices. B. Around major tourist attractions. C. Near most schools. 【答案】：B11.According to the talk, what are Copenhagens citizens like?A
20、. Serious and active. B. Wise and in good shape. C. Content and healthy. 【答案】：CII. 单词填空。（每个1分，共10分）1. At the request of some English learners, he has published a lot of books, one of which is about English i_(习语).2. As far as I am concerned, your current requirement is _(相反的to our basic principles.3
21、. They feel that youd better announce a temporary suspension, a_(不过).4. The old man crossed the road and walked a_(沿.的边) Quancheng Square.5. Having said she wasnt hungry , she then p_(继续)to order a three-course meal.6. The Smiths have lived in London for ten years, so they speak with a London a_(口音)
22、.7. Usually the brides father proposes a t_(干杯)to the health of the bride and bridegroom.8. When whales are travelling close to the shore，avoid crowding them near the s_(海岸).9. The rail journey took a d_(持续期间)of 4 days from Vancouver to Toronto.10. In c_(对比) to her brother, she was always considerat
23、e in her treatment of others.【答案】1.idioms 2. contrary 3. anyhow 4. alongside 5. proceeded 6. accent 7. toast 8. shore 9.duration 10. contrast III.阅读理解。（每个2.5分）AThe provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply d
24、epend on the program.Not a student? Go to the government website to learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round.Jobs for YouthIf you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province, you could be eligible(符
25、合条件)for this program. Which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training.Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities(社区).Summer CompanySummer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer busines
26、ses.Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall.Stewardship Youth Ranger ProgramYou could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer.Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but n
27、ot turning 18 before December 31 this year.Summer Employment Opportunities(机会)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups.Who is eligible: Students a
28、ged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability.1. What is special about Summer Company?A. It requires no training before employment.B. It provides awards for running new businesses.C. It allows one to work in the natural environment.D. It of
29、fers more summer job opportunities.2. What is the age range required by Stewardship Youth Ranger Program?A. 15-18.B. 15-24.C. 15-29.D. 16-17.3. Which program favors the disabled?A. Jobs for Youth.B. Summer Company.C. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program.D. Summer Employment Opportunities.【语篇解读】本文为应用文。本文
30、叙述了省政府及其合作伙伴提供了许多项目来帮助学生暑期在找到工作。【答案】13 BDD1.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Summer Company部分中的“Summer Company provides students with .awards of up to 3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses” 可知“Summer Company为学生提供高达3000美元的奖励，来开始和经营他们自己的暑期业务”。“start and run their own summer businesses”即“为开办新的业务”，这对应B项中的“run
31、 new businesses”，二者是词义之间的转述关系。故选B。2.D 【解析】细节理解题。根据Stewardship Youth Ranger Program部分中的第二段“Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year.”可知“符合条件的学生：16岁或17岁的学生，但在今年12月31日之前未满18岁”。由此得出，这个项目要求年龄在16-17岁之间。分析选项可知D项符合题意，故选D。3.D 【解析】细节理解题。根据Summer
32、Employment Opportunities部分中的最后一段最后一句“Who is eligible: .Some positions require students to be 15to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability”,可知Summer Employment Opportunities有些职位是给残疾人的。分析选项可知，D项符合题意，故选D。BWhatever your age or interests, Buxton has something to see or do to make your visit truly me
33、morable. High energy If you desire physical activities, you can choose activities from swimming to horse riding. Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey beneath the earth at Pooles Cavern. And dont forget: we are surrounded by a natural playground just perf
34、ect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling. High mindedBuxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you ll find much to suit all tastes with art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and Green Man Gallery. There are plenty of opportunities for
35、the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events.Keeping the kids happyChildren love the small train and playgrounds in the Pavilion Gardens and theres plenty more to explore at the Buxton Museum. Theres a new indoor play center, plus the special events and workshops, and other
36、s during school holiday periods4. If you want to take an underground journey, which place is the best choice?A. Poles Caven.B. Pavilion Gardens.C. Buxton Museum.D. Green Man Gallery.5. Buxton Open House & Pavilion Arts Centre is special because it offers _.A. rides in small trainsB. courses in moder
37、n artsC. artistic and cultural activitiesD. basic courses in horse riding【语篇解读】这是一篇说应用文。短文向游客介绍了去布克斯顿旅游可以去的一些景点的相关信息。【答案】45 AC 4.A 【解析】细节理解题。由High energy中的“. journey beneath the earth at Pooles Cavern”可知，在 Pooles Cavern，可以在地下旅行，也就是乘坐地铁旅行。所以如果你想乘地铁旅行，Pooles Cavern是你最好的选择。故A选项正确。5.C 【解析】细节理解题。由High mi
38、nded中的“Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you will find much to suit all tastes with art , music, opera, and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House&Pavilion Arts Center and Green Man Gallery”可知，Buxton 以其丰富的文化生活而自豪，在Buxton Opera House&Pavilion Arts Center and Green Man Gallery，您将
39、发现许多适合各种品味的艺术、音乐、歌剧和表演艺术。所以Buxton Opera House&Pavilion Arts Center特别是因为它提供艺术和文化活动。故C选项正确。IV（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。Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” 1 According to recent studies，the answe
40、r is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good. 2 If the air youre breathing is cleanwhich it would be if youre away from the smog of citiesthen the air is filled with life-giving，energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing eve
41、n more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain.Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈) 3 In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，low
42、er blood pressure，and put people into a better mood(情绪)Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. 4 It gives us a great feeling of peace. 5 While the suns rays can age and ha
43、rm our skin，they also give us beneficial Vitamin DTo make sure you get enough Vitamin Dbut still protect your skinput on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working，and thats plenty of time for your skin to absorb a days worth of Vitamin D.AFresh ai
44、r cleans our lungs.BSo what are you waiting for?CBeing in nature refreshes us.DAnother side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.EBut is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?FJust as importantly，we tend to associate fresh air with health care.GAll across the country，recove
45、ry centers have begun building Healing Gardens.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了呼吸新鲜空气和接近大自然有益于身心健康。【答案】15 EAGCD【解析】1E空格前一句说我们都是听着人们说的“出去呼吸点儿新鲜空气”长大的，空格后一句说答案是肯定的。由此可判断E项“但是新鲜空气真的像你妈妈总说的那样对你有好处吗？”符合语境。2A根据空格后的内容可知，如果人们呼吸的空气是干净的，那么空气中就充满了维持生命的、让人充满活力的氧气。如果在户外锻炼，人的身体会学会深呼吸，让更多的氧气进入肌肉和大脑。所以本段主要说的是呼吸新鲜空气的好处，故A项“新鲜空气清洁
46、我们的肺”符合语境。3G空格后的these places与G项中的recovery centers相呼应，因此G项“全国各地的康复中心已经开始建造康复花园”符合语境。4C空格前介绍了接近大自然、看绿色植物对病人的康复有益，空格后一句说“它给我们一种非常好的内心平和的感觉”，由此可推断出空格处应该表达置身于大自然的好处，故选C项“置身于大自然使我们精神焕发”。5D空格后一句说，虽然阳光会使我们的皮肤衰老并受到伤害，但阳光也能带来有益的维生素D。这应该是呼吸新鲜空气附带的好处，故D项“呼吸新鲜空气的另一个附带好处是阳光”符合语境，D项中的sunlight与空格后的the suns rays相呼应。
47、V.完形填空。每个1分,共20分阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Every year about 40,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. They 1 with them lots of waste. The 2 might damage the beauty of the place. The glaciers（冰川）are disappearing, changing the 3 of Kilimanjaro.Hearing these stories, Im 4 about the place other destinations are described as “purer” natural experiences.However, I soon 5 that much has changed since the days of disturbing re
