Unit 2 Let's celebrate 单元综合水平测试-（2019）新外研版高中英语必修第二册.doc

1、Unit 2-Lets celebrate单元综合水平测试时间：100分钟满分：120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ACheck your calendar. You will find the third Monday in February is Presidents Day, a holiday you may know to recognize the achievements of all past US. presidents. Do you know

2、the history behind this holiday?After George Washington died in 1799, his supporters began recognizing his birthday, February 22, as a day of remembrance for Americas first president.(At least, those who used the Gregorian calendar did. The Julian calendar said he was born on February 11.) Washingto

3、ns birthday became a federal (联邦的) holiday for the District of Columbia in 1879 and for the rest of the country in 1885.Then in 1968, Congress (国会) introduced the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill (法案), which hoped to change certain federal holidays from special dates to Mondays, creating more threeday we

4、ekends. The idea was that more long weekends would make people work hard during shorter workdays.The bill also wanted to combine (结合) Washingtons and Abraham Lincolns birthdays into one holiday (some states, like Illinois, already celebrated Lincolns birthday, February 12). Illinois Senator Robert M

5、cClory suggested this holiday be called “Presidents Day”. In 1971, the bill passed, and President Richard Nixon made an order that the third Monday in February should be now a holiday. Heres the thing though: According to the United States laws, that holiday is still called Washingtons Birthday. The

6、 name never officially changed to Presidents Day. But since the laws allowed local governments and private businesses to name federal holidays whatever they want, most states call it Presidents Day. Many stores also make use of this second name to boost February sales.Two other presidents celebrated

7、 birthdays in February, William Henry Harrison (February 9) and Ronald Reagan (February 6)1What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?AThe beginning of Presidents Day.BPeoples love for George Washington.CThe story behind Americas first president.DThe difference between different calendars.2Why did Congres

8、s introduce the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill in 1968?ATo create more federal holidays.BTo give the holiday an official name.CTo celebrate Abraham Lincolns birthday.DTo increase the number of longer weekends.3What can we learn about Presidents Day?APresident Richard Nixon created it.BIt is the officia

9、l name for the holiday.CIllinois was the first state to celebrate it.DIts called Washingtons Birthday officially.4What does the underlined word “boost” in Paragraph 4 mean?AHold.BIncrease.CRecord. DShow.BThousands of German students are accusing (指责) school officials of creating an English exam that

10、 was “unfairly” difficult. The exam is important because it is part of Germanys Abitur system. The Abitur test is given to students who are completing high school and preparing to enter college.More than 35,000 people have signed a petition (请愿书) to voice their concerns about the test. The students

11、say the English part of the years Abitur is clearly more difficult than tests given in recent years. They are calling on school officials to consider their opinions while they give test results.The exam is designed to test students understanding and skill level in English. Part of the test requires

12、students to read examples of English writing and then answer questions to see how much they understand. The petition says some of the English examples are very difficult to understand, even for students who usually do well in English classes. It says some examples were written a long time ago and ha

13、d old words.One of the most difficult examples is a description of New York Citys Statue of Liberty. Students say it has too many “unknown words” and “symbolic meanings”， making it difficult to understand. Even some native English speakers pointed out on social media that they would have difficultie

14、s with the writing in the example too. A British Twitter user living in Frankfurt, Germany said, “Im a native English speaker and roweling is a new word to me, too.”However, school officials said they had carried out a full review of the exam and decided it was “proper” for students.5Why do the Germ

15、an students accuse school officials?ATheir English exam was too difficult.BThere were mistakes in an English exam.CGermanys Abitur system was unfair.DUnfair rules were made for them.6What do the students want school officials to do?AGive them another exam.BTreat their petition seriously.CExplain to

16、them about the exam.DChange Germanys Abitur system.7What is the problem with the description of New York Citys Statue of Liberty in the exam?AIt is too long.BIt is boring to read.CIt has many questions.DIt has many rarely used words.8What would be the best title for the text?AGerman students fight a

17、gainst an unfair English examBGerman students did poorly in an English examCGerman educational system needs a changeDEnglish is difficult for German studentsCHayden，Congratulations on being 12! Wow, next year you will officially be a teenager.Happy Birthday son! Im so excited for you.Last night at t

18、he dinner table I told you about how clearly I remember the day before you were born.I sat in front of that fireplace in our very first house in Rowlett，Texas, in 1996 and cried my eyes out before God.I cried because something could have been wrong with you，but even more than that, I believe I cried

19、 out to him because of the gift he was giving me.You are incredibly (难以置信地) special, Hayden Davis.You will make your mark (标记) on the world in amazing ways.Ive always known that.Im glad to be your father, and Im glad I get to see for myself how God will use you.Over this year we will do many things

20、together.The gifts you receive today will give hints (暗示) of our first big trip that will take place in January.Every quarter there will be a special, secret trip you and I will take up.Many times you wont know whats to come; I want you to trust me.Trust that Im doing whats right for you and plannin

21、g events that will be memories for years to come.Every month I will sit down with you and talk to you about what it takes to be a Christfollower and leader in this world and how to explore life in a way that honors the God who loves you so dearly.The men who are the closest to you will speak into yo

22、ur life during these months, teaching you the most valuable lessons theyve learned in life.They are my closest friends and they will also become your friends and confidants (知己)I will always believe in you and Ill always be right by your side cheering you on through each and every stage of your life

23、.On this Thanksgiving Day, I couldnt be more thankful to have you in my life.I love you!9When the writer cried his eyes out, he felt_.Aneither anxious nor afraidBboth anxious and thankfulCneither thankful nor annoyedDboth afraid and annoyed10Which of the following statements is NOT right about the w

24、riter?AHe believes in Christianity.BHis child was born with a disability.CHis friends will help with educating his son.DHe will arrange a secret trip every three months.11The child of the writer will become a teenager in_.A2006B2007C2008 D2009DThe origins of the Christmas traditions are the most fas

25、cinating of any holiday. All our favorite activities can be traced (追溯) back to specific points in history, and knowing how these things came about just makes celebrating Christmas much more wonderful.The original Nicholas was born in 280 AD. in the small country of Lycia, which is now part of moder

26、n Turkey. Nicholas became first a priest (牧师) and then a bishop (主教) in the early Christian church. The first paintings of him show Nicholas wearing the clothes of a Christian bishop red decorated with white. When we see Santas suit today, were still seeing the two kinds of colors.Nicholas became fa

27、mous for giftgiving. In the early fourth century, a legend began to spread about Nicholas coming at night to the home of three poor girls who did not have money and therefore could not get married. While the girls slept, Nicholas left gold coins in their stockings, which were drying by the fire. Tha

28、ts how the tradition of Santa filling stockings got its start.In 1841, Santa first appeared at a department store in Philadelphia. This Santa tried to climb down a chimney to impress the children who were watching, but he got stuck halfway down. In 1890, department store Santas began appearing all o

29、ver America, especially on the East Coast around Boston. Parents in other countries joined together and hired passenger trains to take their families to see these Santas.At the same time, Ralph E. Morris of the New England Telephone Company suggested that strings of lights be hung on Christmas trees

30、. After all, lights would be much safer than candles. Our modernday image of Santa as a fat man is based on ads of the CocaCola company in the 1930s. Artist Hans Sundblom used a retired salesman named Les Prentice as his model. 12What do we know about Nicholas?AHe set up the first Christian church.B

31、He was called Santa Claus when he was born.CHis clothes are similar to Santas suit in color.DHis image is the same as the modernday Santa.13Three poor girls are mentioned to _.Aprove that Nicholas used to be a rich manBtell of the origin of Santa filling stockings Cshow Christmas was set up mainly f

32、or the poorDdescribe a famous story in the early fourth century14What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ASanta didnt become popular until the year 1890.BCandles have never been used on Christmas trees.CThe CocaCola company designed the image of Santa.DSanta began giving gifts by climbing dow

33、n chimneys in 1841.15What can we learn from Paragraph 1?AChristmas is the most important holiday.BThe traditions of Christmas are based on facts.CThere was not any record of Christmas in the past.DMore and more people begin to celebrate Christmas.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

34、有两项为多余选项。Preparing healthy and fresh meals three times a day takes a lot of time. _1_ But how do we still keep healthy when we eat out? There are a few simple things we can do.The first thing to consider is the portion size (分量). Many restaurants provide larger portions than you normally need in one

35、 meal. _2_ One way to achieve this, if youre at a restaurant, is to ask only half your meal to be brought out and the other half boxed to take home later. If youre eating fast food, order a Kids Meal that has a smaller portion.However, we all want to be satisfied at the end of a meal. _3_ We can ach

36、ieve it by controlling our appetite (食欲). One way is to carry around healthy snacks that you can take between meals to help with hunger. _4_ Not only is water important to your health, but itll help you become full faster._5_ Most menus now have meals with low fat. Order those meals when you eat out

37、. Also think about healthy soup instead of sods drinks.APay attention to how we eat a meal.BBut water is healthier than sweet drinks.CSo more and more people like eating out.DYou can eat less of your main meal when you eat out.EThen how do we do that if we arent eating tons of food?FOne more thing t

38、o think about is making healthy choices to start with.GAnother suggestion is to drink one to two cups of water before your meal.第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。April Fools DayApril Fools Day is a western festival. No one _1_ exactly when and

39、 how April Fools Day began. However, there are some stories about _2_ it came into being. One story _3_ like this: in the sixteenthcentury France, the start of the new year was on April first. It was celebrated _4_ much the same way _5_ it is today with parties and dancing into the late hours of the

40、 night.Then in 1562, Pope (教皇) Gregory introduced a new calendar for the Christian world, and the new year fell on January first. There were some people, _6_， who hadnt heard or didnt believe the _7_ in the date, so they _8_ to celebrate New Years Day on April first. _9_ played tricks on them and ca

41、lled them “April fools”. They tried to make them believe that something false was _10_. In France today, April first is called “April Fish”. French children fool their friends by taping a paper fish to their friends_11_. When the “young fool” _12_ this trick, the prankster (恶作剧者) shouts “April Fish！

42、”Today Americans play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on the first of April. One _13_ trick on April Fools Day is _14_ down to a friends shoe and saying, “Your shoelace is untied.” School children might tell a classmate that school has been canceled (取消). _15_ the trick is, if you fail f

43、or the joke the prankster shouts “April Fool！”In Britain today, on the first of April, even _16_ newspapers, radio and TV programs tell big lies. You _17_ read a science _18_ showing that doctors have found a way to cure (治愈) AIDS, _19_ you would probably listen to a piece of news about a UFO _20_ o

44、n an island.1A.understandsBknowsCbelieves Dremembers2A.whenBwhyChow Dwhere3A.goesBtellsChappens Dwrites4A.asBlikeCwith Din5A.likeBasCso Dfor6A.howeverBbutCtherefore Dinstead7A.factBnewsCchange Dinformation8A.remainedBcontinuedCconsidered Dwent9A.OthersBSomebodyCMany DSome10A.realBtrueCright Dcorrect

45、11A.handsBfacesCbacks Dheads12A.discoversBseesCfinds Dnotices13A.usualBcommonCfunny Dsilly14A.puttingBpointingCgetting Dturning15A.WheneverBWhoeverCWhatever DWherever16A.seriousBfamousCinteresting Dimportant17A.mightBshouldCcould Dmust18A.letterBspeechCwriting Dreport19A.soBandCor Dbut20A.lyingBwalk

46、ingCflying Dlanding非选择题部分第二节 语篇语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面材料，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。We all have to eat. Eating can help us keep _1_ (health) and energetic. Meals could be a chance _2_ (stop) what were doing and to spend time with the people we know in our lives. Of course, eating alone at home

47、 or at a restaurant can be _3_ very satisfying experience. However, could eating too many meals alone be bad for our health or influence our future _4_ (succeed)?A recent study suggests that _5_ (frequent) eating alone may make _6_ (we) develop poor eating habits and have poor food choices. For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing bad habits but it _7_ (be) also about developing good ones. Researchers say that teens _8_ have frequent