1、高中英语 必修第二册 1 / 15 Unit 4 单元测试单元测试 一、阅读理解（共两节，满分一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）分） 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 I picked up my two best friends and we were off on a road trip. I had just returned to America from a year abroad in China. So, naturally I wanted to take a tri
2、p to Canada. Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, is a four-hour drive from my home in New Hampshire. We felt a thrill as we crossed the border into Canada. It was the first time that I had ever driven across an international border. We turned on the radio to try and find some Canadian stati
3、ons. After dropping off our bags at our hotel, we were immediately walking down the famous Saint Catherine Street. While we walked, two things surprised us: how cold it was and how well everyone dressed. The streets of Montreal are like a fashion show. Both men and women look like they stepped out o
4、f the pages of a magazine. All of that fashion has to keep them warm since Montreal is so cold. Last year it broke the record for the most snowfall in North America. To hide from the cold we went into a diner because we wanted to order poutine, a very popular snack in Montreal. It is French fries co
5、vered in cheese and brown gravy（肉汁）. It is delicious. However, we had a hard time ordering the dish since the official language of Montreal is French. It is actually the fifth largest French-speaking city in the world. But since almost the rest of Canadians speak English, plenty of people were there
6、 to help. We spent the rest of the weekend going to many historical churches and monuments in Montreal. But at night wed head to the very modern dance clubs and bars. Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future and the traveller can choose whichever direction he wants to go. 1. Whic
7、h of the following can NOT be concluded from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4? A. The author and his friends couldnt wait to explore the city. B. The author wasnt used to the weather of Montreal. C. The citizens from Montreal care much about what they wear. D. Montreal often holds fashion shows. 高中英语 必修第
8、二册 2 / 15 2. What can we infer from the passage? A. The author often went to China for a visit. B. The people they met in the diner were kind and helpful. C. All the people in the diner were locals. D. The author went to Montreal on business. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passag
9、e? A. The author listened to Canadian radio programmes and chose their first stop as advised. B. The author took a trip to Montrealthe third largest city in Canada. C. Montreal broke the record for the most snowfall in the world last year. D. Montreal is a city which is both traditional and modern.
10、B Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 ye
11、ars its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness（荒野）. But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of
12、 the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000. Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thi
13、rty feet of wet snow that could fall without warning. An avalanche（雪崩） once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the
14、rest of their lives. But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard
15、 there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and goto see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson Cityits present population is 762. 4. What attracted the early settlers to New York
16、City? 高中英语 必修第二册 3 / 15 A. Its business culture. B. Its small population. C. Its geographical position. D. Its favourable climate. 5. What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson? A. Two-thirds of them stayed there. B. One out of five people got rich. C. Almost everyone gave up. D. H
17、alf of them died. 6. What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson? A. They found the city too crowded. B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere. C. They were unable to stand the winter. D. They were short of food. 7. What is the text mainly about? A. The rise and fall of a city. B. The
18、 gold rush in Canada. C. Journeys into the wilderness. D. Tourism in Dawson. C Dont go to Kauai. Go to any of the other Hawaiian Islands Maui, Lanai, the Big Island but leave Kauai for us. The weather in Kauai is so unpredictable that sometimes it rains all day in fact, its the second-wettest spot o
19、n the earth. Yes, there are giant double rainbows all the time, and the sunlight through the clouds is magical. But if you are not interested in these, go somewhere else. You just cant control nature on Kauai, and who wants to surrender to nature when you could be at a fine hotel, lying in a comfort
20、able chair next to a swimming pool, with 高中英语 必修第二册 4 / 15 food served upon request? So what if Kauai produces surf champions the way Texas produces cowboys? Most of is 300 white-sand beaches are unmarked. Unless you connect with the local people, the hidden spots are hard to find. While Hanalei is
21、the most beautiful town youve ever dreamed of, you can forget about discos and clubs. Worse, it doesnt have one single four-star restaurant. What it does have is the original drive-through places where you pass by a rambutan tree（红毛丹树）, and pick a piece of fruit. Shopping in Kauai? Forget it unless
22、you are interested in shell necklaces and beautifully carved wood bowls. Kauai is not about pampering. Its about going natural and finding the nature within you. Its a do-it-yourself place that offers walking along the coast, driving and swimming in the Pacific Ocean, and lying on the beach. Dont go
23、 to Kauai unless you have a lot of time, because theres only one road, which can be slightly dull. It winds through the beautiful scenery of waterfalls, rivers flowing into the ocean, and taro（芋头） fields. You have no choice but to look at everything, because the speed limit is 35 m. p. h. If youre n
24、ot interested in color, dont bother with Kauai, because thats what you get red roads, blue oceans, and a hundred different shades of green. Its like diving on land. Many people in Kauai believe that this is Lemuria a lost island in the Atlantic. Can you imagine? Those Hawaiians, surfers, New Agers,
25、and people who love nature and beauty and want a different quality of life what do they know, anyway? Forget about it youre not going to like it. Go somewhere else. Leave Kauai for us. 8. After reading the text, we come to know that it is _. A. a piece of shocking news B. an exciting story C. an ang
26、ry complaint about a tourist attraction D. a moving advertisement 9. It can be learned from the text that _. A. Kauai is an island near the Hawaiian Islands B. Kauai is another name of the Hawaiian Islands C. Kauai is one of the Hawaiian Islands D. Kauai doesnt belong to the Hawaiian Islands 10. Whi
27、ch of the following statements is false? 高中英语 必修第二册 5 / 15 A. Many more people will probably come to Kauai after reading the passage. B. You can practise in Kauai if you want to win a championship in surfing. C. The weather in Kauai is changeable. D. In Kauai there are top-class hotels where food is
28、 served upon request. 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。 Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an accepted and valuable part of your new neighborhood. The easiest way to accomplish t
29、his is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. 11 Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property （房产） neat, clean, and in good repair. 12 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the loo
30、k and feel of the area. Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously. When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 13 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area. 14 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspa
31、pers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping. Let them know that you are there to help in any way that is acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor. 15 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking
32、pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates. A. In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone. B. A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways. C. Being a good neighbor is more or less ab
33、out considerate behavior. D. Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping. E. Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up. F. People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting. G. Here are a few tips to help you
34、 win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly. 高中英语 必修第二册 6 / 15 二、语言运用（共两节，满分二、语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）分） 第一节（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。 The most unforgettable thing during my long summer holidays last year, of course, is my trip 16 England. This was my fi
35、rst time to go abroad, so it really made me 17 . There were quite a lot of interesting 18 in England, such as Oxford. When we walked around Oxford, we saw quite a lot of ancient buildings on 19 sides of the streets. One of the most famous tourist 20 in Oxford is Christ （基督） Church. Its 21 one of Oxf
36、ord Universitys 38 colleges. There is a huge hall in Christ Church, 22 was used as the dining hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter 23 . I felt really excited when I heard this. 24 place that impressed me 25 during my trip was a place called Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a small town. Maybe you havent
37、26 it, but Im sure you have heard about William Shakespeare the great mans 27 . In Stratford-upon-Avon, I could 28 Shakespeares Birthplace, Shakespeare Countryside Museum, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and a lot of places that are connected with 29 . I went to Shakespeares Birthplace. It was the ho
38、use 30 Shakespeare was born and 31 his early years. 32 sitting room, hallway （走廊） , bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished （布置） in 16th century 33 . I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It illustrated （展示，说明） Shakespeares life and career in both Stratford and London. I really enjoyed this ni
39、ce trip to England, 34 which I learnt a lot. Im very happy that I could visit such an interesting 35 . I want to go there again in the future. 16. A. at B. for C. from D. to 17. A. excited B. terrified C. surprised D. disappointed 18. A. trips B. places C. roads D. sights 19. A. both B. either C. ne
40、ither D. each 20. A. views B. scenes C. sites D. interests 21. A. also B. too C. still D. yet 22. A. that B. which C. who D. where 23. A. novels B. records C. films D. songs 高中英语 必修第二册 7 / 15 24. A. Other B. Every C. Each D. Another 25. A. deep B. deeply C. high D. highly 26. A. thought about B. hea
41、rd about C. listened to D. considered as 27. A. hometown B. office C. play D. theatre 28. A. speak B. say C. talk D. see 29. A. Shakespeare B. Oxford C. England D. Harry Potter 30. A. who B. that C. when D. where 31. A. paid B. spent C. cost D. took 32. A. Its B. Its C. It had D. It was 33. A. style
42、 B. site C. shape D. shade 34. A. for B. at C. from D. to 35. A. city B. town C. country D. summer 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。 A Trip Across Canada After a quiz last autumn, Kuang crossed the continent eastward to Toronto to visit his schoolmate, the distance me
43、asuring 36 （approximate） 5,000 kilometres. His train started from Vancouver, a city 37 （surround） by mountains. After confirming his baggage was aboard the train, Kuang settled down in his seat. Having a gift 38 communication, he started chatting with another passenger. Their topics included the Can
44、adian traditions, the prime minister and the 39 （mix） of races. After a nice buffet at noon, he was pleased 40 （find） that the scenery was impressive. He saw beautiful harbours in the distance, 41 （wealth） urban areas and maple forests 42 covered thousands of acres. He even managed to catch sight of
45、 an eagle 43 （fly） upward over bushes. Kuang reached Toronto which lies 44 （slight） near the border at a misty dawn. There was frost and the broad downtown streets were very quiet. Though it was early, Kuang phoned his schoolmate in a booth nearby at once rather than waited for him to come. They had
46、 45 good time together. 高中英语 必修第二册 8 / 15 三、写作（共两节，满分三、写作（共两节，满分 40 分）分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分） 假设你是分级阅读图书网站 Reading A-Z 的一名职员 Sophie，请你给一个中国客户李华写一封电子邮件，内 容要点如下： 1.感谢李华订阅 Reading A-Z； 2.向李华推荐公司刚发行的一个新项目 Raz-Plus，建议他购买（只要再付 10 美元，Raz-Plus 就可以多提供 1 500 本分级读本） 。 注意：1.词数 80 左右（开头和结尾不计入总词数） ； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文
47、流畅。 参考词汇：项目 program；分级读本 a leveled reader Dear Li Hua, My name is Sophie, a clerk in Reading A-Z. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yours sincerely, Sophie 第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Last weekend, I went to Marks new house nearby a forest for a little get-together. After lunch when I was chatting with him and his wife Cody, he asked me, “Hey Tom, have you ever ben to a secret spot?” Before I could even finish saying no, Cody and Mark were already at the door with their jackets on. And the next moment we were heading out into the forest with a camera, a fishingnet and a plastic bucket（
