Unit 4 期末考前模拟测试卷-（2020）新牛津译林版高中英语必修第二册 -.rar

1、1Unit 4 期末考试考前模拟测试卷期末考试考前模拟测试卷第一部分听力(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。1.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.At a bank.B.At a police station.C.At a post office.2.Where does this conve

2、rsation take place?A.In a hospital.B.On the street.C.In a car.3.Why does the woman often eat at restaurants?A.She likes the food there.B.She doesnt like cooking.C.Shes too busy to cook.4.What can we learn from the dialogue?A.The man didnt work hard enough.B.The woman failed to pass the exam again.C.

3、The man worries about his teacher.5.What are the speakers going to do?A.Go to the cinema.B.Watch the news.C.Watch a movie.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)2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。6.How soon w

4、ill the driver be there?A.In 5 minutes.B.In 15 minutes.C.In 20 minutes.7.What will the man see?A.An opera.B.A movie. C.A match.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。8.Whats wrong with the womans computer?A.It cant be used to type at all.B.It has a broken screen.C.It runs too slow.9.What will the man do tomorrow mor

5、ning?A.Fix the computer.B.Have a meeting.C.Buy a ring for the woman.10.What will the man do before going to the womans office?A.Call her.B.Wait for her.C.Send her an email.听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。11.What did the man think of the womans idea at first?3A.He doubted it.B.He agreed with it.C.He strongly

6、opposed it.12.Why does the woman want to plant things?A.To work outside more.B.To be like the neighbours.C.To make the house more beautiful.13.What flowers does the woman want?A.Pink ones.B.Purple ones.C.Yellow ones.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What do we know about the woman?A.She has no children.B.Sh

7、e teaches children.C.She writes in the evening.15.Why does the woman know children so well?A.She has her own children.B.She often takes care of children.C.She spends much time with children.16.What does the woman usually do in the afternoon?A.Stay with children.B.Work in her office.C.Read storybooks

8、.17.Where are the speakers probably?A.In a kindergarten.B.In a TV studio.C.At the womans home.听第 10 段材料,回答第 18 至 20 题。418.How did Jim feel about going to England?A.Surprised.B.Nervous.C.Sad19.What was the main job of Shakespeares father?A.He was a writer.B.He was a tour guide.C.He was a glove maker.

9、20.Why did Shakespeare write unusual plays?A.He got free education.B.He never went to university.C.He travelled around the world.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。AMy favourite book,The Secret by Rhonda Byrne,talks about a formula(公式) called “SFF” w

10、hich stands for “stopping finding faults”.I used to be a critical person and tried to find faults.I guess I somehow inherited this character from my father.Actually,many good qualities of my father are worth admiring except this.My father is the person who constantly looks for mistakes in other peop

11、le and he thinks no one is perfect in the world.His character created a negative atmosphere in my family.I was the same as my father,so I often felt angry,disappointed,depressed,and lonely in the school.After I had read my favourite book I began to seek “good things” in other people.It has completel

12、y changed my life.Now I feel happier,I have more friends,I have more trust in people,and I realise everyone has their own strength!Another important lesson I got from this book is that I should always behave myself 5in a positive manner.Lets admit that we sometimes complain about our situation.Thats

13、 not good.“Believe it or not,people dont like to listen to negative opinions.”One more valuable lesson I got from the book is that I should be a good listener.When I was younger,I only wanted people to pay whole attention to my words so that I could show them how important I was.I was very proud and

14、 would show off my achievements in the school without considering others feeling.I had very few friends and most people considered me as an “arrogant” person.Now,I find it mush easier to make friends after making some changes!21.Why does the author like the book The Secret?A.Because hes found the se

15、cret of success from it.B.Because hes learnt his fathers characters from it.C.Because the book uncovers the secrets of happiness.D.Because it helps him change his attitude towards life.22.What do you know about the authors father?A.He makes his son feel angry and disappointed.B.He likes finding faul

16、ts with people around him.C.He seems a critical person but in fact easy-going.D.He can create a negative atmosphere when necessary.23.The underlined word “arrogant” probably means “”. A.self-important B.admirableC.troublesome D.cold-blooded6B I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Le

17、ster as a birthday gift last month.After I started reading,I really couldnt keep my eyes off it.It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.Jason Lester is a disabled (残疾的) extreme athlete.When he was twelve years old,a fast car ran a red light

18、 and hit him.Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones.However,Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete.He began running and taking part in duathlons(铁人两项) in high school.Years later in 2004,he decided to start training for the Ironman,and has competed in many ex

19、treme races since then.In 2008,Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking,swimming and running),and it led him to an ESPY award (奖项) for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.If you are in a bad situation and dont know what to do now,Running on Faith

20、is a good book for you.If you love running and want to reach some race goals,this book is good for you,too.Anyway,this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality.24.What does the underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Arrangements. B.Worries

21、.C.Difficulties. D.Experiences.25.What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12?A.He ran a red light and got injured.B.He was seriously hurt in the accident.C.He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete.7D.He decided to play baseball after the accident.26.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragr

22、aph 3 refer to?A.Taking part in duathlons.B.Training himself in running.C.Competing in many extreme races.D.Completing the Ultraman.27.Why does the author write the last paragraph?A.To show how dreams can come true.B.To explain why Running on Faith is popular.C.To recommend reading Running on Faith.

23、D.To explore the way to be a good athlete.CTeens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun,according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers,some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childr

24、ens lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings,“the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”8The r

25、eport data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages 2-8,remain largely the same.But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined,from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading,the report does little to

26、counsel (建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading.It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading,mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examp

27、les and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently,compared to infrequent readers,have more books in the home,more books purchased for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of sc

28、hool approaches,and school vacation reading lists loom (逼近) ahead,parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.28.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Childrens reading habits.B.Quality of childr

29、ens books.C.Childrens after-class activities.D.Parent-child relationships.29.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A.In Paragraph 2.B.In Paragraph 3.C.In Paragraph 4.D.In Paragraph 5.930.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of

30、poor quality.B.It could be a waste of time.C.It may harm childrens health.D.E-readers are expensive.31.How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for them.B.Ask them to write book reports.C.Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with their reading class teachers.DWh

31、en I was a baby,I entertained you and made you laugh.Whenever I was “bad”,youd shake your finger at me and ask,“How could you?”but then youd give up,and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.My housetraining was a long process,because you were terrib

32、ly busy,but we worked on that together.We went for long walks,runs in the park and car rides.We stopped for ice cream.I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.Gradually,you began spending more time at work and on your career,and more time searching for a human m

33、ate.Eventually,you fell in love.She,now your wife,is not a dog person,but I still welcomed her into our home.I was happy because you were happy.Then the human babies came along and I shared your 10excitement.I was fascinated by their pinkness,how they smelled,and I wanted to mother them too.Your wif

34、e was afraid I would bite them.But nevertheless,as they began to grow,I became their friend.Now,you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets.Youve made the right decision for your “family”,but there was a time when I was your only family

35、.I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound.It smelled of dogs and cats,of fear,of hopelessness.You filled out the paperwork and said,“I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look.The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye.And “

36、How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind. Is it better to live with hope or without hope?At first,whenever anyone passed my pen,I rushed to the front,hoping it was you,that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.My beloved master,I will think of you and

37、wait for you forever.I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.32.Why was the dog excited about the car ride?A.It thought of moving with its master.B.It was longing for the life at the pound.C.It was happy about its masters decision.D.It hoped to be adopted by anoth

38、er family.33.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 shows that . A.the dog would be given less careB.the master left the dog with regret11C.the masters decision upset the dogD.the dog had done many bad things34.Which is true about the dog when it lived at the pound?A.It was excited about the pound.B

39、.It did not trust humans any more.C.It felt disappointed with its master.D.It continued to love its former owner.35.What is the theme of the story?A.Be ready for changes.B.Never expect too much.C.Never complain about your life.D.Be faithful to those who love you.第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)阅读下面短文

40、,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。Recently,I have read a great number of books.I have found that no matter what I read,the act of reading every day has helped me in my study.36 And I am sure it will also improve yours. Reduce Stress1237 Fiction is great for this.Reading an interesting fiction book

41、 is perfect right before bed time,though sometimes its hard to put the book down if its really good.Still,youll be relaxed. Improve Analytical ThinkingA scientific study shows that analytical thinking is encouraged and improved by reading.Readers improve their general knowledge,and more importantly

42、are able to recognise patterns quicker.38 Increase VocabularyIts no secret that reading increases your vocabulary and improves your spelling.39 In fact,even the language in childrens books is likely to be more sophisticated (老练,复杂) than your daily conversation. 40 I feel like a better writer,as I am

43、 burying myself in works from people who are better than me.Thats why English classes in High School make you read “the classics”.Thats why art students learn to copy those masterpieces,so they know the feeling of creating something amazing.The more you read the better of a writer youll become.If yo

44、u think that you dont have enough time to start reading,youre wrong.Think about the time you spend on TV series and in chatting online.Why not replace those activities with reading?Well,lets start to read and get improved.A.Change Writing HabitsB.Improve Writing SkillsC.When I have a stressful day,r

45、eading can easily help me relax.D.Here are a few of my favourite ways that reading has helped me.E.If you can recognise patterns quicker,your analytical skills will get improved.13F.You will be surprised at the vocabulary you use in your daily conversation.G.But did you know that reading increases y

46、our vocabulary more than talking or direct teaching?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。Irma started a business,but later because of lacking money,he had to close it.After that he started to feel very 41. This problem of Irma was later 42 by Pro

47、fessor Krishnan.One day he 43 Irma to his home and asked,“Are you still 44?” “Yes,all my efforts have been 45,” Irma answered.Hearing this,the professor 46 him a dead tomato plant and said,“I take care of it carefully,47 it still died.There is always something 48 that happens.” “If success is only a

48、 matter of luck,what is the 49 of doing so much?” asked Irma.“You will understand after you open that door,” said the professor.Irma opened it,and saw lots of 50 and healthy tomato plants there.“Oh!How did you do that?” asked Irma. “Of course,not all my efforts have been wasted;so it is with yours.I

49、f you 51 doing the right things,then your 52 of success are greatly increased.But if you feel defeated because of failure,life wont give you any 53.” At last,Irma understood the lesson of success,54 what to do and came out with renewed energy.Finally he had a very big business. It is true that no ma

50、tter what we try,we cant 55 the result,but its also true that those,who never give up,achieve success in the end. 41.A.scaredB.depressedC.shockedD.determined42.A.discovered B.analysedC.valuedD.complained1443.A.wishedB.encouragedC.invitedD.permitted44.A.interestedB.determinedC.committedD.annoyed45.A.