人教版（2019）高中英语必修第四册Unit 2单元测试卷（Word版含答案）.docx

1、人教版（2019）高中英语必修第四册Unit 2单元测试卷第一部分 听力第二部分阅读(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。AHere are several great castles in Bavaria of Germany.Veste CoburgThe Veste Coburg in Oberfranken is one of the most awesome(令人敬畏的) castles inBavaria. It was built in the 11th cen

2、tury. Martin Luther actually lived here in the 1530s for sixmonths. You will also find samples of great Bavarian woodwork here.Burg zu BurghausenThe largest castle in Europe is right in BavariaBurg zu Burghausen. Built in the 13thcentury, the castle is over 3,300 feet long. A visit here will take yo

3、u back to medieval(中世纪的)times and every castle hunter likes it.Residenz in MunichMunich has one of the finest German castles to be found in Bavaria. The Residenz, as it isknown, was the home of the Wittelsbach family, and King Ludwig (1845-1886) of Bavariaspent a lot of time here as a child. The pal

4、ace is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.Neues SchlossIn Wagners Bayreuth (the composer settles here in his later years), you can find NeuesSchloss. Built in 1753 and 1754, the palace has beautiful woodwork. If you enjoy the Rococo styleof architecture, you do not want to miss this castle.King Ludwi

5、g s CastlesThere are three other castles in Bavaria that are known as “King Ludwig s Castles”. Theyare Linderhof Palace, Schloss Herrenchiemsee and Schloss Neuschwanstein. These castles aremasterpieces, even though two of the three were even never finished. King Ludwig built theseawesome castles whi

6、ch inspire your imagination.21. Compared to the other castles mentioned in the passage, what is special for Burg zuBurghausen?A. Strangest.B. Oldest.C. Largest.D. Tallest.22. Which of the following does the writer seem to agree with?A. The castle Neues Schloss is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.B.

7、 The castle Neues Schloss inspired many pieces of Wagners music.C. The castle Neues Schloss is most famous for its beautiful woodwork.D. The castle Neues Schloss will attract people fond of the Rococo style of architecture.23. What can we learn about King Ludwig from the passage?A. He lacked willpow

8、er.B. He lacked imagination.C. He liked building castles.D. He was a very poor king.BThe Leaning Tower of Pisa no longer leans quite so much after a 20 million project tosave it was hailed a complete success yesterday. The tower, which was on the verge of collapse,has been straightened by 18 inches

9、returning it to its 1838 position.The tower, which has been leaning almost since building work first began in 1173, wasclosed to the public in 1990 because of safety fears. The 183-foot tower was nearly 15 feet offvertical(垂直线) and its structure was found to have been weakened by centuries of strain

10、.The last attempt at straightening the tower was carried out under orders from BenitoMussolini,who wanted it to be perfectly vertical.Concrete was poured into the foundations, but the result was that the tower sank further intothe soil.The straightening work involved the extraction of around 70 tons

11、 of earth from the northernside of the tower, causing it to sink on that side. Before the digging started, the tower wasanchored with steel cables and 600 tons of lead weights.However, halfway through the project, concerns at the ugliness of the weights led to theirremoval and the tower lurched(倾斜)

12、dramatically. “In one night, the tower moved more than ithad averaged in an entire year,” said Prof. Borland. The weights were hastily reattached.The towers stonework has also been restored and tourists can clearly see the differencebetween its levels of limestone and marble.“If we had not stepped i

13、n, the tower would have collapsed between 2030 and 2040,” saidSalvatore Settees, the president of the rescue committee. “This is crucial for the towers stabilityand it was a totally Italian success.”The Italian government stepped in after a tower collapsed in Pavia in 1989, killing fourpeople.24. Wh

14、y was the tower closed to the public in 1990?A. It was destroyed.B. It was moved.C. It was in danger and also dangerous.D. Every tower in Italy was closed then.25. What does the underlined phrase “their removal” in paragraph 6 refer to?A. Removal of concerns.B. Removal of the tower.C. Removal of ugl

15、iness.D. Removal of lead pieces.26. Which side of its foundation may the tower lean to according to the passage?A. South.B. West.C. North.D. East.27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.A20 million project straightened the tower vertical.B. The tower has been straightened where it was in 183

16、8.C. Concrete poured into the foundations worked in the straightening work.D. The tower may collapse between 2030 and 2040.CMeeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may sendthe wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is tr

17、ying todevelop a relationship.Different cultures emphasise(强调) the importance of relationship building to a greater orlesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationshipof trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “sma

18、ll talk”, usuallyover a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countrieslike the UK orFrancepeople find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafsrather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech i

19、n Thailand. Ihad expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead, there was anuncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know theirways better, I realised that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we expressme

20、aning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly,English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down tobusiness more quickly. We think t

21、hat they are rude. In fact, this is just because the culture startsdiscussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these valuesare quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multiculturalenvironmen

22、t will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.28. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to.A. develop closer relationsB. share the same cultureC. get to know each otherD. keep each other company29. What does the underlined word “multicultur

23、al” in the last paragraph mean?A. 本地的B. 多元文化的C. 彼此的D. 单一的30. According to the passage, how can people from different cultures understand each otherbetter?A. By sharing different ways of life.B. By accepting different habits.C. By recognising different values.D. By speaking each others languages.31.

24、What would be the best title for the passage?A. Multicultural EnvironmentB. Cross-Cultural DifferencesC. How to Understand Each OtherD. How to Build Up a RelationshipDAustralia has become one of the most attractive countries for tourism in the world and thereasons are simple: For a long time traditi

25、onal tourist destinations such as Europe, the USA,England, and many others, used to attract tourists for their history, architecture, shopping, beauty,beaches and development. Meanwhile Australia was considered too far and expensive to go,except for Asian residents. With the world changing significa

26、ntly, few places are left untouchedtoday.Travelling in Australia is easy, safe, and Australia is full of fantastic places to visit. As adeveloped country, Australia offers what is necessary for any travellers. If you just want to visitcities and go shopping, you will have cities with the best qualit

27、y of life in the world. If you want togo for sports and have plenty of fun, you will have a ball over here. The adventures, the comfort,the fun, are just waiting for you. If you have a very limited time, we suggest you have a look atour page where we present some suggestions for what can be done in

28、just a few daystrip.Three months wouldnt be enough to know Australia very well. The country is so big thateven today there are lands never foot-stepped yet. Of course most cant see the whole country atonce. The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes, national parks, small townsan

29、d cultural places. Otherwise you may spend hours and hours on a road without any attractionsinstead of doing the same trajectory(轨迹) by plane saving time and money.As is said above, travelling in Australia is very easy, and you dont need to worry too muchabout reservations except in the holiday peri

30、ods and during some school breaks when you mayfind fewer options, or if you are going to do some parts by plane.Accommodation of all levels andprices is also plentiful, and depends on the place you go.32. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To show travelling in Australia is easy

31、and safe.B. To showAustralia is the best country.C. To share his travelling experience.D. To introduce the tourism ofAustralia.33. Many tourists turn their eyes to Australia.A. because they take an interest in the wonderful architectureB. because they perhaps like adventure and excitementC. because

32、they are longing for the history of the landD. because they want to follow the latest development34. While travelling in Australia you will find.A. the country is convenient for you in many waysB. the country can offer you kinds of high-quality goodsC. you will fall in love with different sports at

33、onceD. you will have enough time to visit the fantastic places35. What does the third paragraph imply?A. Big cities attract most of the tourists.B.Agood plan is beneficial to your trip.C. Making a plan will cost you much time.D. Youd better have a self-driving trip.第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)阅读下

34、面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tips on Finding Inspiration after FailureThe good thing about failure is that it is actually not the end. 36.Accept your weaknesses. Every human being has weaknesses. The first thing you need to doafter failing is to accept that it has happened to you because f

35、ailure happens to human beings.Accepting this helps you to accept that this is not a reflection of your life as a whole. 37.See the lesson. The biggest thing you can take from failure is the lesson it has taught you.38.If there are any weaknesses you need to address, you will only be able to see the

36、mafter doing this soul searching. There are many lessons I would never have learned if I had notfailed.39.You will find inspiration if you accept that the pain you get from failure helpsyou to grow. There are certain things you will not understand until you have had a chance to livewith them. For ex

37、ample, you would not know what it feels like to lose a job unless you had lostone before. 40.That is the essence of life.Failure should never be considered as something permanent. It should never be seen as theend, but rather the beginning of a new way of looking at life.A. Pain helps you grow.B.Acc

38、ept that everyone fails.C. It is just a temporary setback(挫折).D. This gives you a chance to examine your life.E. You can use the following tips to find inspiration after failure.F. When you stop the blame game and take responsibility, you are growing.G. We only learn the feeling of losing a loved on

39、e after we have lost a loved one.第三部分语言运用(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。I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we wouldnot be41Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought,“Wh

40、at would I say when the other kids asked what Id42?” Just when I started to43that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women turned up at our house with gifts for allof us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of44that I would no longer have to beembarrassed when I returned to

41、school. I wasnt forgotten. Somebody had thought45of meto bring me a gift.Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make myfirst Christmas there special and memorable, I46remembered the womens visit. I decidedthat I wanted to create that same feeling of47for a

42、s many children as I could possiblyreach.So I48a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about125 orphans(孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colourful packages filledwith toys, clothes, and school supplies,49with a childs name. We wanted all of them t

43、oknow they were50. Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I51them that they couldnt open their presents until every child had come forward. Finally the52they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your presents!” As thechildren opened their packages,

44、their faces beamed and their bright smiles53up the room.The joy in the room was obvious, and54wasnt just about toys. It was a feelingthefeeling I knew55that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasntforgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter.41.A. sendingB. receivingC. makingD. exc

45、hanging42.A. foundB. preparedC. gotD. expected43.A. doubtB. hopeC. suggestD. accept44.A. reliefB. lossC. achievementD. justice45.A. highlyB. littleC. poorlyD. enough46.A. hardlyB. instantlyC. regularlyD. occasionally47.A. strengthB. independenceC. importanceD. safety48.A. kept up withB. caught up wi

46、thC. came up withD. put up with49.A. noneB. fewC. someD. each50.A. fineB. specialC. helpfulD. normal51.A. remindedB. guaranteedC. convincedD. promised52.A. chanceB. giftC. momentD. reward53.A. litB. tookC. burnedD. cheered54.A. itB. suchC. somethingD. everybody55.A. byB. tillC. forD. from第二节(共 10 小题

47、;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its “four new great 56.(invent)”high-speed rail, mobile payment, shared bicycle, and online shopping.Chinas new-generation high-speed train, the Fuxing, is now one of the 57.(fast)tr

48、ains in the world, which can travel at a speed of 350 km/h. Besides high-speed rail, China 58.(improve) peoples lives in many other innovative ways over the last decade.Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made59.much moreconvenient and popular both in China60.overseas. Leadin

49、g Chinesebike-sharing companies are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain.And back in China, when riding a shared bike, you can stop61.(buy) andeat whatever you want 62.(simple) with a tap of your phone. You could easily pay withyour smartphone by 63.(scan) the sellers QR

50、code. Mobile payment has grown into a64.(choose) for Chinese peopleeven a pancake seller is using it.Besides, the four innovative ways of life are most appealing65.youthsfrom other countries, and they wish their countries would go further in terms of technologicalachievement.第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(满