（2019新教材）人教版高中英语必修第二册Unit 1 CulturalHeritage单元检测（含答案）.docx

1、Unit 1 CulturalHeritage (满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟) 第一部分阅读(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 The Palace Museum is limiting the daily number of visitors to 80,000 and recommending both individual visitors and tourist groups to book tickets in advance online (

2、the booking address: https:/). Foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers during the online booking. ADMISSION April 1stOctober 31st:60 yuan November 1stMarch 31st:140 yuan Free admission(入场费) for children under 2 meters in height. Free admission for disabled visitors. 20 yuan for ele

3、mentary, middle school, and undergraduate students with student ID (not including graduate, adult or continuing education students). 50% discount for people over 60 years old with valid certificate or proof of age (passports, etc.). Womens Day (March 8): Half-price admission for female visitors. Chi

4、ldrens Day (June 1): Free admission for children 14 years old and younger. 50% discount on admission for one accompanying parent, legal guardian, or adult. For detailed information and instructions, please click here. 1. How many people can visit the Palace Museum daily at most? A.Eight hundred.B.Ei

5、ghty thousand. C.Eight million. D.Eighty million. 2. Among the four,who can get the lowest admission price? A. A middle-aged woman visiting it on 13th, Mar. B.A middle-aged parent visiting it alone on lst, June. C.A 65-year-old man visiting it on 7th,May. D.A middle school student visiting it on 6th

6、,Jan. 3. Where do you think the passage most probably comes from? A.A website.B.A magazine. C.A book.D.A newspaper. B I was born with a vision (视力) problem, and over the years, my eyesight gradually worsened. Once I was in the first year of my PhD, I was almost 100% blind. Though I am blind, my grea

7、t passion is climbing regardless of many challenges. I started climbing when I was young. My dad took me up my first rock route when I was two. He taught me everything he knew and I led my first route outside when I was 11. At that time I had about 20% vision, unable to pick out the routes on the gr

8、ound. I met my wife Molly at a climbing club. We didnt climb together very much because we normally led those who hadnt done as much as we had. We were just friends at first, but eventually romance (浪漫) arose. In fact, I proposed (求婚) to her in 2017 on a climbing trip to Greenland. It was my most di

9、fficult trip, camping in temperatures below -200. I didnt have a diamond ring at that time. In the end I went down on one knee with a special ring made by myself. She said yes, but then I fell down and somehow dropped the ring. So its still there! Its quite possible that I wouldnt be a good climber

10、if I werent blindif I didnt have these challenges, I wouldnt be focused. That determination is built through my disability. 4. How was the authors eyesight when he led his first route? A.It began to recover. B.He had about 40% vision. C.He was almost l00% blind. D.He had about 20% vision. 5. Who mad

11、e the author love climbing? A.His mother.B.His wife. C.His father.D.His best friend. 6. Which of the following best describes the author as a climber? A.Determined.B.Demanding. C.Humorous.D.Selfless. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Hard Work Pays Off B.Misfortune Might Be a Blessing

12、C.A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed D.Where There Is a Will, There Is a Way C Asias architectural treasures, from a Buddhist monastery in Afghanistan to an ancient city in China, are under threat due to economic development, poor technical resources, war and tourism, according to experts. The Glob

13、al Heritage Fund named 10 sites facing the loss and destruction impossible to recover. “These 10 sites represent only a small part of the endangered treasures across Asia and the rest of the developing world,” Jeff Morgan, executive director of the fund, said. “Were looking at these millennial ( 千年的

14、) civilizations leaping into the 21st century at a kind of pace that is unheard of,”said Vishakha N. Desai, president of the Asia Society, which hosted a conference based on the report. He mentioned the pressures of rapidly modernizing Asia on the architectural treasures. Li Kuanghan, head of Global

15、 Heritage Funds China program, underlined the importance in a presentation of working to preserve Pingyao, one of Chinas last surviving walled cities. “But up to 20 years ago, there were hundreds of similar walled cities left in China,” she said. “The majority of them have been destroyed.” Experts s

16、aid that global architectural preservation efforts are poorly balanced and targeted, with the UN cultural body UNESCO focusing almost entirely on sites in already rich European countries, rather than in places like Latin America or Asia. More than 80 percent of UNESCO World Heritage sites are locate

17、d in the 10 richest states, the Global Heritage Fund said. “Elsewhere, heritage is being undervalued,” Morgan said, warning that the endangered sites were sure to vanish without quick help. “Were going to lose them on our watch in the next 10 years.” 8.According to the experts, UNESCO should. A.take

18、 effective measures to stop wars B.attempt to strengthen global cooperation C.pay equal attention to Asias heritage protection D.establish a clear goal of architectural preservation efforts 9.What is the authors purpose of mentioning Pingyao in Paragraph 4? A.To praise the efforts by the Global Heri

19、tage Fund. B.To explain Chinas process of heritage preservation. C.To show Chinas unique role in protecting the world heritage. D.To stress the necessity of immediate action on heritage protection. 10.What does the underlined word “vanish” in Paragraph 6 most probably mean? A.Disappear.B.Survive. C.

20、Remove. D.Recover. 11.Whats the best title for the passage? A.Asias Relics in Ruins:keeping a balance between progress and protection B.Asias Heritage in Danger:saving disappearing architectural treasures C.Worlds Civilization Progress under Pressure:making global efforts D.Worlds Resources under Th

21、reat:raising awareness of preservation D In spring, chickens start laying again, bringing a welcome source of protein at winters end. So its no surprise that cultures around the world celebrate spring by honoring the egg. Some traditions are simple, like the red eggs that get baked into Greek Easter

22、 breads. Others elevate(提升) the egg into a fancy art, like the heavily jewel-covered “eggs” that were favored by the Russians starting in the 19th century. One ancient form of egg art comes to us from Ukraine. For centuries, Ukrainians have been drawing complicated patterns on eggs. Contemporary art

23、ists have followed this tradition to create eggs that speak to the anxieties of our age: Life is precious, and delicate. Eggs are, too. “Theres something about their delicate nature that appeals to me,” says New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast. Several years ago, she became interested in eggs and learne

24、d the traditional Ukrainian technique to draw her very modern characters. “Ive broken eggs at every stage of the processfrom the very beginning to the very, very end.” But theres an appeal in that vulnerability(脆弱). “Theres part of this sickening(让人感觉不妙的;令人恶心的) horror of knowing youre walking on the

25、 edge with this and knowing that it could all fall apart at any second, which I kind of like.” Chasts designs, such as a worried man alone in a tiny rowboat, reflect that delicateness. Traditional Ukrainian decorated eggs also spoke to those fears. The elaborate patterns were believed to offer prote

26、ction against evil.“Theres an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world,”says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives. The tradition, dating back to 300 B.C., w

27、as later incorporated into the Christian church. The old symbols, however, still endure. A decorated egg with a bird on it, given to a married young couple, is a wish for children. A decorated egg thrown into the field would be a wish for a good harvest. 12. Why do people in many cultures prize the

28、egg? A. Because it is a welcome sign of the coming of spring. B.Because it is their major source of protein in winter. C.Because it can easily be made into a work of art. D.Because it can bring wealth and honor to them. 13. What do we learn about the decorated “eggs” in Russia? A. They are shaped in

29、to jewel cases(盒). B.They are cherished by the rich. C.They are heavily painted in red. D.They are favored as a form of art. 14. Why have contemporary artists continued the egg art tradition? A. Eggs serve as an enduring symbol of new life. B.Eggs have an oval(椭圆形的) shape appealing to artists. C.Egg

30、s reflect the anxieties of people today. D.Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on. 15. Why does Chast enjoy the process of decorating eggs? A. She never knows if the egg will break before the design is completed. B.She can add multiple details to the design to communicate her idea. C.She always d

31、erives(从中得到) great pleasure from designing something new. D.She is never sure what the final design will look like until the end. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,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。 Most people think Chinese martial arts (武术) are all about kicks, punches and fights.16It is sl

32、ow, calm and peaceful. Tai chi dates back to the mid-17th century in Wen County, Henan Province. UNESCO recently added it to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Although tai chi is an ancient martial art, it is still quite popular today.17 People do tai chi as a way to stay fit. Unlike other exer

33、cises, it is “soft”the muscles are not tensed, the joints are not fully bent, and you dont need to stretch (伸 展) your body too much.18You can practice it almost anytime and anywhere without equipment. It is believed that practicing tai chi can help us have better control of our body so that we can s

34、tand, walk and run better. 19You can control them better. Slow movements also allow you to take deep, long breaths. This is good for your body. But tai chis benefits go beyond the physical.20Tai chi has taught them the value of living more slowly. Just as a Peruvian woman who has practiced tai chi f

35、or more than 10 years says, “Practicing tai chi is like speaking with my soul.” A.This means many can do it. B.But tai chi is the other way around. C.Its a practical way for one to further balance. D.You need to keep a healthy balance in all things. E.It has over 100 million fans in more than 150 co

36、untries. F.For some people, its not only a sport, but also a way of life. G.During slow movements, you can concentrate on your hands and feet. 16.17.18.19.20. 第二部分语言运用(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 used to live selfishly. I should admit it. B

37、ut one moment changed me. I was on my lunch break and had21the office to get something to eat. On the way, I22a busker(街头艺人), with a hat in front of him. I had some23 in my pocket, but I would not give them to him, thinking to myself he would24 use the money to feed his addiction to drugs or alcohol

38、. He25like that type young and ragged, but what was I going to spend the money on? I then26I had no right to place myself above him just27he was busking. I stopped and dropped all the coins into his28, and he smiled at me. I watched for a while.29as it sounded, I expected something more to come from

39、 that momenta feeling of30or satisfaction, for example. But nothing happened.31, I walked off. On my way home at the end of the32, I saw the busker again and he was 33. I watched him pick up the hat and walk to a cafe counter. There he poured the total contents into a collecting tin34an earthquake f

40、und-raising event. He was busking for charity! Now I donate all35I have to charity tins and enjoy the feeling of giving. 21.A.leftB.cleaned C.preparedD.searched 22.A.ledB.chose C.sawD.fooled 23.A.chocolates B.coins C.tinsD.drugs 24.A.almost B.onlyC.rather D.still 25.A.actedB.lookedC.soundedD.smelt 2

41、6.A.declaredB.realizedC.expectedD.guessed 27.A.whenB.if C.becauseD.as long as 28.A.ragB.hatC.pocketD.counter 29.A.Selfish B.Awkward C.InnocentD.Special 30.A.happinessB.sadnessC.loveD.hate 31.A.DisappointedB.Excited C.Interested D.Astonished 32.A.momentB.dayC.break D.event 33.A.walking around B.passi

42、ng by C.packing upD.running off 34.A.by B.forC.onD.with 35.A.workB.timeC.energyD.change 第二节(共 10 小题;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。 Mount Wuyi is lying at the junction (接合点)of Fujian and Jiangxi provinces. It is among36first group of Chinas top tourist attractions. In December

43、1999, Mount Wuyi37(list)as the World Heritage-Mixed Property by UNESCO. With rich tourism38(resource), Mount Wuyi is a famous tea center in China. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046771 BC), it was well known 39a place of interest. It has a species-rich ecosystem, with 2,527 species of plants

44、 40about 5,000 species of wild animals. Mount Wuyi belongs to the typical Danxia landform(地貌). Except for the41(amaze) Danxia landform here, the Daoism culture and tea culture also attract tourists at home and abroad,42(especial) those coming from Singapore and Malaysia. The Mount Wuyi scenic area43

45、(be)quite large. Attractions in the mountain are dotted(星罗棋布的) and the distance between each other is quite long. It is not recommended44(visit) all the sites in the mountain. Instead, visit some main attractions. With the ticket, you can reach all the attractions45(include) Heavenly Tour Peak, Wuyi

46、 Palace, Dahongpao Scenic Spot, Water Curtain Cave, etc. 36.37.38.39.40. 41.42.43.44.45. 第三部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 假如你是一名高中学生李华,在浏览网页时发现,世界上很多文化遗产遭到了 人类活动、自然灾害等的破坏,对此你深感痛惜,决定给联合国教科文组织世界文 化遗产中心的负责人 John 写一封关于如何保护全球文化遗产的建议信。内容包 括: 1.大力宣传保护文化遗产; 2.倡导环保旅游,避免破坏文化遗产; 3.筹集资金对遗产进行维修和维护。 注意: 1.词数 80 左

47、右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3.信的开头和结尾已写好,不计入总词数。 Dear John, Im sorry to see that so much cultural heritage in the world is being destroyed nowadays. I hope you can take my suggestions into consideration. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分 25 分) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的 短文。 Once upon a time, two brot

48、hers who lived on neighbouring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious disagreement in forty years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and goods as needed without a hitch. Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and then grew

49、 into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on Johns door. He opened it and found a man with a carpenters toolbox. “Im looking for a few days work,” he said. “Perhaps you have a few jobs here and ther

50、e. Could I help you?” “Yes,” said John. “I do have a job for you. Look across the small stream at that farm. Thats my neighbor. In fact, its my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow(草地)between us and he took his bulldozer(推土机)there and now there is a stream between us. Well, he may have done