2021版外研版必修二英语 Unit 6 Earth first 第六单元检测卷（含听力音频+答案）.zip

1、1 - 第六单元检测卷第六单元检测卷 时间：120 分钟满分：150 分 选择题部分 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。 1What does the woman want to do? ABuy tickets.BExchange notes. CHave the machine repaired. 2What size does the wo

2、man need? ASmall.BMedium. CLarge. 3What is the relationship between the speakers? ANeighbors.BClassmates. CTeacher and student. 4What will the man do at 4：00? ATake a test.BHave a class. CVisit a doctor. 5What does the man mean? AHe cannot play football now. BHe doesnt want to get injured. CHe doesn

3、t like playing football. 第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 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。 - 2 - 6Why did the woman call the man? ATo play games with him. BTo tell him the homework. CTo get help

4、from him. 7Whom will the woman call next? AJane.BHenry. CLewis. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8Why didnt the man realize his childhood dream? AHis parents didnt support him. BHe was offered another good job. CHe lost interest in it later. 9What did the woman want to be when she was a little girl? AA pilot.

5、BA scientist. CA teacher. 10What languages is the woman good at? AEnglish and French. BEnglish and Italian. CFrench and Italian. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11What cant the woman stand about cooking? AThe noise. BThe cleaning work after the meal. CThe preparing job ahead. 12Why does the man like cooking

6、? ABecause he has nothing else to do. BBecause cooking is his career. CBecause he can get a sense of satisfaction. 13What kind of food will the man cook for dinner? AEnglish food.BKorean food. - 3 - CChinese food. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14Where will the film be made? AIn the speakers neighborhood.

7、BIn another part of the city. CIn a nearby city. 15What does the man want to do? ACall the movie director. BWrite a letter to the mayor. CWatch the movie being made. 16What happened last time a movie was made? AThe man had to move out for a while. BThe mans guests couldnt find hotel rooms. CThe man

8、had to reschedule his meeting. 17How does the woman feel about the film shooting? AIt will cost the city a lot of money. BIt will take a long time to make. CIt will be good for the local economy. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18Where did Mr Perkins go the day after he bought his new car? ATo his office.B

9、To his brothers house. CTo the country. 19How did Mr Perkins find his car? ABy trying his key in every car. BBy asking his brother for help. CBy waiting until all other cars had left. 20When did Mr Perkins leave the parking lot? AAround 5：00 pm.BAround 7：00 pm. CAround 9：00 pm. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 35 分)

10、 - 4 - 第一节(共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 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 The morning of March 2 was a busy one for the students in Mrs Goodknights class in Henryville, Indiana. There was a morning meeting with poems to read, jokes to share, and tests to prepare for. “It was just an ordinary day

11、， ” says student Lyric Darling, 12. At noon, while students played basketball under a sunny sky, a huge tornado was forming 50 miles away. Around 2：25 pm, 20 minutes before school was supposed to let out, a huge tornado touched down in Fredericksburg, 20 miles away. As word spread, parents rushed to

12、 the school. Teachers rushed to get kids onto buses or into waiting cars. By 2：45, the skies were darkening. “I was crying， ” says Lyric. “All around me, kids were crying.” Two buses returned to the school with students whose parents had not been home. Teachers brought the kids to the office, where

13、they all took cover under desks. Suddenly the power went out. And then the tornado attacked the school, filled with wood and trees and glass. The tornado was over the school for less than one minute. In that time, it almost completely destroyed the school. Teachers were about to lead the group out o

14、f the office when a second tornado was upon them. When it finally ended, the group made its way out of the building. Over the next few hours, parents arrived, overjoyed to find their children. The next day, it was clear: All of Henryvilles people were safe. There were so many sad and frightening sto

15、ries. Some students saw the tornado with their own eyes. Some lost their homes. But many described how the community (社区) came together to help and support each other. “You learn whats important， ” Mrs Goodknight says. 21When did the tornado hit the school? AIn the morning.BAt noon. CAround 2：25.DAf

16、ter 2：45. 22What did the teachers do in the face of the tornado? AThey asked all the students to take cover under desks. BThey told parents to wait for their kids at home. CThey sent all the students to their homes. - 5 - DThey helped the students get on buses. 23We can learn from the text that the

17、tornado _. Agot many students killed Bcaused great damage to the school Clasted for a few minutes Dmade the community feel hopeless B Every summer, the Serengeti plains (平原) of Africa are worth visiting. Millions of wild animals begin their 1,800mile journey northwards on their annual migratory (迁移

18、的) route. In the month of November, polar bears in their thousands cross the Canadian Arctic, as they head towards the ice sheets of Hudson Bay. The sea ice that forms every winter is the key to the bears managing to exist, for here they hunt for seals (海豹) The Great Bustard, one of the heaviest fly

19、ing birds, migrates each year across Europe and Asia to its wintering grounds. Unluckily, these and other migratory animals are in danger from human activity. We have written several articles on climate change and the effect of rising ocean temperatures. Since 1979, ice sheets in the Arctic have gon

20、e down by 30 percent. What does this mean for polar bears? They are forced to stay on land for longer periods of time, which delays their search for food. As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were. Besides, smaller bears also produce weaker babies, and their chances of survi

21、val are at risk. In the plains of Africa, migratory animals like gazelles are traveling long distances for food, just to avoid falling prey (牺牲品) to humans who hunt them. In an unusual step, experts from 120 countries have agreed to protect 31 migratory mammals, fish and birds. The United Nations 11

22、th annual Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held in Quito, Ecuador. For the first time, 900 experts attended the conference, and the enthusiastic support shows the world is united in conservation efforts. What does getting on a protected list mean? Countries that have signe

23、d the agreement will be required to pass laws locally and work with other countries that fall within the animals migratory path. Only one animal did not make the list. The African - 6 - lion was rejected for lack of information of the countries where it lives. 24What can we learn from the passage? A

24、The Great Bustard is one of the largest flying birds. BThe weight of polar bears today is lighter than what it was. CIn the 1970s, ice sheets went down by 30 percent. D120 experts have agreed to protect 21 migratory animals. 25Why was the African lion not included in the list from the passage? AWe d

25、ont know which countries it lives in. BIt isnt a migratory animal. CExperts were not interested in this animal. DIt doesnt travel long distances for food. 26The writer writes this passage aiming to _. Alet us know about the animals Bprevent the rare animals from dying out Cinform us of the effects o

26、f climate change Ddraw our attention to helping the migratory animals C The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem (生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant

27、eater, it largely shapes the forestandsavanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting_the_terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat. It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its

28、habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these ope

29、n spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other planteaters. Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating pl

30、ants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants - 7 - to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed planteaters to move around and for small planteaters to get their food as well. What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has becom

31、e an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem. 27What is the passage mainly about? ADisappearance of African elephants. BForests and savannas as hab

32、itats for African elephants. CThe effect of African elephants search for food. DThe eating habit of African elephants. 28What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean? AFixing the time. BWorsening the state. CImproving the quality. DDeciding the conditions. 29What do we know

33、 about the open spaces in the passage? AThey result from the destruction of rain forests. BThey provide food mainly for African elephants. CThey are home to many endangered animals. DThey are attractive to planteating animals of different kinds. 30The passage is developed mainly by _. Ashowing the e

34、ffect and then explaining the causes Bpointing out similarities and differences Cdescribing the changes in space order Dgiving examples 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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。 Be a Green Child - 8 - What does it mean to be green? “Green” is more than just a color. It a

35、lso means taking special steps to protect the environment. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldnt be such a lovely home for us human beings. What can we do? _31_ Reduce It! _32_ For instance, a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel since your house uses fuel

36、to run the heater that warms up the water. Reuse It! Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. It means that were always throwing away old stuff (东西) and buying new stuff. _33_ For instance, if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball hoop (篮圈), why not gi

37、ve it to another family who has a little kid? Recycle It! Recycling has never been easier. Many communities will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans, bottles, and paper. Enjoy It! Its

38、true that rubbish and pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a huge and beautiful place thats ready for you to explore. _34_ Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains. But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. Is there a spot where

39、you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? _35_ AHeres a fourstep guide to being green. BMany times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might. CYou can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots in your city. DTurn off the tap when youre br

40、ushing your teeth. EGet out there and get your hands dirty. FYou can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow. GWhen you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth. 第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分 45 分) 第一节完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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

41、以 - 9 - 填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was a young boy, my family was very poor. I would often help do something for the neighbors to _36_ a little pocket money. One day I _37_ on the door of an elderly woman and asked _38_ she needed me to clean the yard. She asked why I was not in _39_ and I showed her my wor

42、n _40_， which no longer kept me warm. She _41_ me to work in the yard. When I finished, she looked at me and said, “I suppose you want to be _42_ now.” She then _43_ a jar filled with dollar bills and said, “Im glad youve done a _44_ job today but that is not something you should be doing again. I w

43、ant you to _45_ new clothes and get back to school. I also want you to come back to _46_ me with your report card and I will _47_ you when I see you have worked hard and have some good _48_. Now reach out your little hands and take out as much _49_ as you can.” I put my hands in the jar and _50_ so

44、much money that it was _51_ for me to buy what I badly needed. Later, I returned several times to see the woman and she did just as she _52_. She looked at my report card and gave me a handful of dollars and some delicious food every time I _53_ her that I had an “A” I was twelve years old when I mo

45、ved from that neighborhood. I will never forget the huge _54_ this wonderful lady made over my life with her _55_. This is something I hope to do myself in this lifetime over and over again. 36A.saveBgive CearnDchange 37A.turnedBknocked CworkedDlooked 38A.howBwhen CwhyDif 39A.schoolBtime CtroubleDbe

46、d 40A.bagBcarpet CcoatDsofa 41A.allowedBforced ChelpedDstopped 42A.punishedBtested - 10 - CpraisedDpaid 43A.set upBtook out Ctalked aboutDput away 44A.boringBnew CfineDterrible 45A.keepBbuy CremoveDmake 46A.visitBforgive CwelcomeDserve 47A.recognizeBreward CunderstandDprotect 48A.goalsBstories Cmark

47、sDideas 49A.roomBmoney CfoodDtime 50A.grabbedBlost CborrowedDcharged 51A.rareBenough CsimpleDspecial 52A.promisedBdiscovered CknewDadmitted 53A.askedBrequired CshowedDwrote 54A.decisionBprogress CmistakeDdifference 55A.courageBkindness Chonesty Dhappiness 非选择题部分 第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面材料

48、，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。 - 11 - According to a study published in the journal Nature Sustainability in February, China and India are _56_ (main) responsible for making the Earth greener over the past two decades. Since 2000, the Earths green leaf area _57_ (increase) by 5 percent, or over 5 m

49、illion square kilometers. Thats _58_ area equal to the total area of the Amazon rainforest. It is basically the result of many big treeplanting _59_ (project) in China and intensive agriculture (集约农业) in both countries. China and India contribute _60_ one third of the increasing greening, but contain only 9 percent of the planets land area covered in vegetation (植被). China was the major contributor, _61_ (add) 25 percent to this increase, while India added 6.8 percent. Over the past few decades, China has made g