（2021新外研版）高中英语选择性必修第一册第四单元测评（含听力）.zip

1、第四单元测评第四单元测评 (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:Lets go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon. W:I certainly could enjoy the exercise,but Ive agreed to go with

2、Alice to buy some clothes. 1.What will the woman do this afternoon? A.Do some exercise. B.Go shopping. C.Wash her clothes. 答案 B M:When I got to school this morning,the English class was over and the teacher of math was there waiting for giving his class. W:What about your Chinese class? M:Oh,its on

3、the third class. 2.Which class did the man miss this morning? A.The math class. B.The English class. C.The Chinese class. 答案 B W:Hello,sir,what can I do for you? M:Hello,I need a new suit.I have an important interview next week,so I really need to look sharp. W:We have many formal suits.Have a look,

4、please. 3.Where does this conversation probably take place? A.In a clothes shop. B.In an office. C.In a hotel. 答案 A M:Sara has been away on business for one week.Hasnt she told you when she will be back? W:She called me up this morning.She said there remained another five days. 4.How long is Sara on

5、 business in total? A.5 days.B.7 days.C.12 days. 答案 C M:Hi,Jessie.How is it going? W:Im a little disappointed.Amanda said shes going to visit me,but she cancelled her trip at the last minute! M:She had to accompany a very important client.You should try to put yourself in her shoes. 5.Why did Amanda

6、 call off the appointment? A.To make a trip. B.To visit another friend. C.To deal with work affairs. 答案 C 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。 M:Mom,this is going to t

7、ake forever!Animal World will be on in 20 minutes.Its my favourite program.You know I cant miss it! W:I know,honey.But we have to wait in line to pay for these things we need. M:You promised wed be home in time. W:Be a little patient,Jack.Well get out of here soon. 6.What does Jack want to do? A.Wat

8、ch TV. B.Play outside. C.Go to the zoo. 答案 A 7.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.In a cinema. C.In a supermarket. 答案 C 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。 M:Can you give me a ride to the library? W:Studying at the library again?I take just as many classes as you do,but I have only about

9、an hour of studying to do every day.And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the caf down the road. M:Well,Im majoring in physics.I have several projects due each month,and thats after I spend ten to fifteen hours a week in the lab.Youre a psychology major.You have one mid-term and o

10、ne final exam for each class,right? W:Yeah. M:Youve got it so easy! 8.Where does the man usually study? A.At the library. B.At the caf. C.At home. 答案 A 9.What does the man imply about the woman? A.Her exams are usually very easy. B.She has less work to do than he does. C.She should choose a more ser

11、ious major. 答案 B 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 W:Hello,Mark.I hear that you have several ways to make a living. M:Yes.First,Im a beekeeper.I learned to raise bees when I was about 17.And I got my own bees when I was about 18.And now Im 48. W:Raising bees?It sounds like such interesting work. M:Exactly.Bee

12、-keeping is definitely seasonal.And I also do other jobs while raising bees. W:So whats that? M:I am also the host of a bluegrass radio show.I am a musician too.I often play the guitar in my spare time. W:Wow!Thats awesome. M:And now,I start to raise donkeys.I dont want to use them to carry goods.I

13、just want to give people rides on the trails. W:Well,you are really a kind guy. 10.How long has Mark raised bees? A.17 years.B.30 years.C.48 years. 答案 B 11.Why does Mark raise donkeys? A.To give people rides. B.To amuse the audience. C.To carry goods. 答案 A 12.What does Mark often do in his spare tim

14、e? A.He hosts a TV show. B.He plays the guitar. C.He performs magic. 答案 B 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 M:So,whats new in the kitchen?That refrigerator is new,isnt it? W:Yes.I needed a larger one.Before,I had a separate refrigerator and freezer,but this has both combined into one. M:Thats usual nowadays.Y

15、ouve added a few shelves too. W:Yes.You know Ive been cooking more kinds of food recently. M:Did you buy new cupboards too? W:No,I didnt.I gave them a really good clean,so they just look new.The working table was in poor condition,so I had a new one added.I have also bought several new pots and pans

16、. M:Looking at the spice rack.Id say youve been learning how to make Asian food. W:Yes.Ive always like Indian and Thai food,so Ive been trying to make dishes from those countries.Im pretty good at making curries now,but I still need practice at making Thai food. M:Both kinds of food are becoming pop

17、ular.Nowadays,its very easy to pick up the materials at the supermarket. W:I hope you can stay for dinner.All the dishes will be finished in 5 minutes. M:Great! 13.What items are new in the womans kitchen? A.The fridge and the working table. B.The fridge and the shelves. C.The working table and the

18、shelves. 答案 A 14.What is the woman trying to do? A.Make new dishes. B.Taste Chinese food. C.Design a new cooker. 答案 A 15.What kinds of food are becoming popular? A.Asian and Italian food. B.Thai and Chinese food. C.Indian and Thai food. 答案 C 16.What will the man do? A.Have dinner with the woman. B.H

19、elp the woman cook. C.Go back home. 答案 A 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 Costa Rica,a small country located in Central America,is quickly gaining a good reputation for being one of the most family-friendly travel destinations in the world.Rather than leaving their kids behind,parents come to Costa Rica wit

20、h their kids because the country offers many chances that both parents and children will enjoy.Costa Rica has a well-developed travel industry,so even travelers who dont speak Spanish will find it easy to get around.Visitors will discover white sand beaches,tropical fish,and places for the kids to c

21、heck out animals like monkeys which might be liked by children.For an exciting hike,the family can climb up one of the countrys active volcanoes.Last but not least,Costa Rica is easy on the budget!Because the dollar is still strong in Latin America,families can have an amazing Costa Rican experience

22、 for about half the cost of a trip to Disneyland.They will find nice hotels for every budget.For 185 dollars per night,families can stay at an ocean-side hotel that has water slides and a butterfly garden.For a cheaper alternative,80 dollars per night will get you a nice,cozy room in a hotel with hi

23、king trails nearby and friendly staff available 24 hours a day.Planning your next vacation soon?Consider Costa Rica! 17.What is the main purpose of the speaker? A.To complain about the terrible experiences in Costa Rica. B.To introduce the advanced travel industry in Costa Rica. C.To persuade visito

24、rs to spend their holidays in Costa Rica. 答案 C 18.What do we know about Costa Rica? A.Its family-friendly. B.Its suitable for old people. C.Its suitable for newly-married couples. 答案 A 19.What can travelers see in Costa Rica? A.Sand beaches. B.Dead volcanoes. C.Fish farms. 答案 A 20.How much will it c

25、ost a family to travel in Costa Rica? A.80 dollars. B.185 dollars. C.Half the cost of a trip to Disneyland. 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 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Live at Leeds Festival,the United Kingdom A weekend of indie music taking over Leeds for one da

26、y in May,Metronomy,Sundara Karma and Tom Grennan will headline,but theres a focus on the citys newer bands,with the festival aiming to bring new artists into the spotlight.Events take place across the city,with wristbands giving you access to all the places.And to go to this festival,you need to be

27、over 14 years old. Time:4 May Midnight Sun Film Festival,Finland Almost a hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle,Sodankyl is where Finnish film director brothers Aki and Mika Kaurismki rock up every summer for their Midnight Sun Film Festival,a five-day-and- night celebration of new cinema.A mix o

28、f silent films,contemporary Finnish ones,recent festival hits and box-office classics are screened around the clock. Time:1216 June Fuji Rock Festival,Japan The first ever Fuji Rock Festival was held at the bottom of Mount Fuji back in 1997 and has brought in music and rock fans from all over the wo

29、rld.The 23rd Fuji Rock Festival is now held in the Naeba Ski Resort.The artists who perform arent all rockers.Your wristband has to be checked at the entrance.We offer facilities for children,but they cant be left unaccompanied. Time:2628 July The White Nights Festival,St.Petersburg,Russia The White

30、 Nights Festival is held at the citys famous Mariinsky Theatre and shows some of the worlds best opera and ballet.Its the best time to visit St.Petersburg because its held during the magical summer period when theres almost 24 hours of sunlight a day. Time:11 May31 July 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四个艺术类节日

31、:英国的 Live at Leeds 音乐 节、芬兰的午夜太阳电影节、日本的富士摇滚音乐节以及俄罗斯的白色夜晚节。 21.Which festival lasts the longest time? A.Live at Leeds Festival. B.Midnight Sun Film Festival. C.Fuji Rock Festival. D.The White Nights Festival. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据题干关键词“lasts the longest time”定位至四个节日介绍的时间,显然,持续时间 最长的是俄罗斯圣彼得堡的白色夜晚节。故 D 项正确。 2

32、2.Where will you enjoy a 24-hour movie activity? A.In Leeds,the United Kingdom. B.In Sodankyl,Finland. C.In the Naeba Ski Resort,Japan. D.In St.Petersburg,Russia. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据 Midnight Sun Film Festival,Finland 部分中的“A mix of silent films.are screened around the clock.”,并结合该部分其他内容可知,在芬兰的 Sodankyl

33、这个地方你能享受一个 24 小时的电影活动。故 B 项正确。 23.What do Live at Leeds Festival and Fuji Rock Festival have in common? A.They are of the same music style. B.They focus on new artists. C.They require entrance wristbands. D.They have age limits. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据 Live at Leeds Festival,the United Kingdom 部分中的“Events t

34、ake place across the city,with wristbands giving you access to all the places.”和 Fuji Rock Festival,Japan 部分中的“Your wristband has to be checked at the entrance.”可知,这两个节日的共同之处都是观众需要带上腕带进场, 故 C 项正确。 B Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter.Nicknamed Lady Day by her loyal friend and

35、musical partner,Lester Young,Holiday had a great influence on jazz and pop singing.Her voiced style,strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists,pioneered a new way of controlling tempo (节奏).Above all,she was admired for her deeply personal and direct approach to singing. She co-wrote a few songs,and

36、several of them have become jazz standards,notably God Bless the Child,Dont Explain,and Lady Sings the Blues.She also became famous for singing jazz standards written by others,including Easy Living and Strange Fruit. Her early career is hard to track down with accuracy.But she later gained work sin

37、ging in local jazz clubs before being spotted by a talent scout (星探),John Hammond in 1933. Her voice and recordings were loved for the depth of emotion and intensity she could bring to classic standards.Her range of voice was not the greatest,but her extraordinary low rough voice was soon to become

38、very famous and influential. She was an important icon (偶像) of the jazz era and influential in the development of jazz singing.In the late 1930s she began singing a civil rights song called Strange Fruit,a song which told the tale of a lynching (用私刑处死) of a black man in the Deep South.It was very co

39、ntroversial for that period and it was not played on radios.It was recorded for Commodore Records and she performed it many times over the next 20 years. Billie Holiday had a difficult upbringing which influenced her attitude toward life.She experienced many violent relationships.She also became inc

40、reasingly dependent on various drugs which contributed to her early death in 1959,aged just 44. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。Billie Holiday 是一个美国爵士乐歌手和词曲作家,本文介绍 了她的演唱风格和演唱经历。 24.What made Holiday develop a new way of controlling tempo? A.Her musical partner. B.Her voiced style. C.Jazz instrumentalists. D.Her dire

41、ct approach to singing. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知,Holiday 的表达风格让她发展了控制节奏的一种新的方式。 故选 B 项。 25.Why was the song Strange Fruit banned on radios? A.It was about a cruel story. B.It concerned civil rights. C.It was recorded very badly. D.It was performed many times. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段内容可知,歌曲 Strange Fruit

42、 被禁止在广播上播放是因为它涉及 了公民权利。故选 B 项。 26.It can be learned from the text that Holiday . A.had the greatest range of voice B.was gifted and had a happy childhood C.wrote a few songs including Easy Living D.was famous for her voice and way of singing 答案 D 解析推理判断题。根据第二段第二句和倒数第三段最后一句可知,Holiday 因为她的嗓音和演唱风格 而著名。

43、故选 D 项。 27.Which of the following had a great effect on Holiday? a.John Hammond b.Her independence c.Jazz instrumentalists d.Her hard experiences of growing A.a,b,cB.a,b,d C.a,c,dD.b,c,d 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,John Hammond 对 Holiday 有影响;根据最后一段第一、二 句可知,她成长的苦难经历对她有大的影响。由此推知,C 项正确。 C A walk through th

44、e galleries of Quebecs Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) places individuals face-to-face with some 43,000 artworks ranging from Chinese ceramics to Inuit sculpture. While the visiting is an incredible cultural experience,a group of local physicians will soon be able to prescribe (开处方) museum visit

45、s as treatment for some illnesses. “We know that art contributes to neural (神经的) activity,” said MMFA director Nathalie Bondil.“What we see is that being in contact with art can really help your well-being.” Hlne Boyer,vice president of a Montreal-based medical association,explains that museum visit

46、s have been shown to increase levels of serotonin,a neurotransmitter (神经递质) known as the “happy chemical” which helps to lift the mood. According to Boyer,the small increase in hormones associated with enjoying an afternoon of art is similar to that offered by exercise,making museum visits prescript

47、ions ideal for the elderly experiencing pain that prevents them from regularly joining in physical activity. The museum visits are designed to improve traditional methods.As Bondil notes,spending time in a peaceful environment can provide a welcome distraction.“What is most important is this experie

48、nce can help them escape from their own pain,” she says.“When you enter the museum,you escape from the speed of our daily life.” “I am convinced that in the 21st century,culture will be what physical activity was for health in the 20th century,” said Bondil.“Some people would do well to recall that

49、just in the 19th century,sports were believed to do harm to the body.Just as doctors now prescribe exercise,they will be able to prescribe a visit to the MMFA.” 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。参观博物馆不仅能让人们受到艺术的熏陶,还能舒缓心情、 治疗疾病。 28.What does Hlne Boyer think of museum visits? A.They can cheer people up. B.They can redu

50、ce physical activity. C.They can slow down our life pace. D.They can increase levels of art appreciation. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知,一个医学协会的副主席 Hlne Boyer 解释说,参观博物馆被 证明可以提高血清素水平,血清素有助于振奋情绪。据此可知,Hlne Boyer 认为参观博物馆可以帮 助人们振作起来,故 A 项正确。 29.How do museum visits affect people? A.Stop them concentrating on pai