1、高中英语 必修第二册 1 / 21 Unit 5 单元测试单元测试 第一部分第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分阅读理解(共两节,满分 35 分)分) 第一节(共第一节(共 10 小题;每小题小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分分,满分 25 分)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 Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days there is such a number o
2、f choices that its possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting places. Of course, its also a chance to meet people from across the world. Melt! Festival, Germany This festival takes place in an open air museum. Theres also a lake which can be used for swimming when its hot. Th
3、is years line-up has over 120 different bands(乐队). Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German, providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language. Exit Festival, Serbia Set on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress(城堡), the festival began as a way to show peoples dissat
4、isfaction with the government. These days its less political(政治的)but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc and tries to help them. This years festival will invite many famous bands. From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Opener
5、Festival, Poland Held in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Opener has a seriously good selection of bands. This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play. Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent valu
6、e for money. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival,Scotland Set on a Scottish estate (庄园) near Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world. The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event. It doesnt e
7、ven matter if youre a beginner because the band teaches you each dance. 高中英语 必修第二册 2 / 21 1. What is special about Melt! Festival? A. It provides German lessons. B. It is held by a local museum. C. The bands are from 120 countries. D. Most of the festival-goers are German. 2. Why did Exit Festival b
8、egin? A. For political reasons. B. For personal reasons. C. To help stop a fight. D. To offer help to the poor. 3. What makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others? A. It falls in summer. B. It is a live music festival. C. It teaches people Scottish dances. D. It invites the most
9、 famous bands. B Michael Jackson was on the road of performing when he was five years old. As is known to all, the road to fame and fortune is a long, hard one. Michael remembered those early years when he was young. “My father was a machine operator,” he explained, “and he worked at a steel plant.
10、My mother worked at Sears, a big department store. But they were both musicians.” Michaels father Joe Jackson realized his sons had a lot of talent, and he knew he could train them to become fine musicians. In those days there were plenty of music groups and some of them were very good. He knew if h
11、is sons were to stand out, they would have to be the best. Practice makes perfect. And they practiced! Gradually the group took shape. Then word of this group began to get around. Thus Michael got a chance to do some solo(独唱)songs. In the following years, Michael was always on the top. One million r
12、ecords of his were sold in New Zealand, which has only a total population of three million! When Michael was eighteen, he entered another field of his career(生涯)acting. “I plan to star in movies,” he told his friends, “but of course, my first love is music.” Michael wrote a lot of his own songs. “So
13、ngs came about in the strangest ways,” he said. “Ill just wake up from sleeping and there is a whole song coming into my head. And then I put it down on the paper.” 高中英语 必修第二册 3 / 21 Still, with all his success, Michael managed to keep his head calm. “I just do a different job from other people,” he
14、 said, “but it doesnt make me think Im better than other people.” To be quite honest, his fans just love to hear and watch him! 4. What can we know from the text? A. Michael Jacksons parents enjoyed music a lot. B. Michaels mother worked in a factory when he was young. C. Michaels father spent a lot
15、 of time in drinking. D. Michael began to earn money when he was only four years old. 5. What did Joe Jackson realize? A. His children didnt need much practice. B. His children had little talent for being musicians. C. His children couldnt become famous if they werent the best. D. There were a small
16、 number of music groups in those days. 6. Which of the following is true? A. All of Michaels songs were written by other people. B. Michael thought that he was much more clever than others. C. Michael began to act in films when he was five years old. D. A great number of New Zealanders bought a reco
17、rd of Michaels. 7. Whats the main idea of the text? A. Why Michael was so popular all over the world. B. How the Jacksons became successful. C. How Mr. Jackson trained his children. D. How Michael became so popular all over the world. C 高中英语 必修第二册 4 / 21 After a five - year pause, the Billboard Musi
18、c Awards officially returned to the United States. Two of the big winners at this years Billboard Music Awards were Rihanna and Taylor Swift. But a major symbol of the shows popularity came from others such as Beyonce, U2, the Black Eyed Peas, and First Lady Michelle Obama. This year marks the Billb
19、oard Music Awards rebirth. The Billboard Music Awards had been a big event since 1989, but the award in 2006 seemed to be its last award. This year the show was brought back in Las Vegas, broadcast live on ABC, and hosted by “The Hangover 2” star Ken Jeong. However, like many other award shows, the
20、three - hour awarding ceremony served more as a marketing tool for todays pop stars than an award presentation. The show was packed with fans. Cee-Lo Green floated in the air with his piano. Surprising duets(二重唱) between Rihanna and Britney Spears, and this years Billboard Icon Award winner, Neil Di
21、amond made the fans sing along to “Sweet Caroline” and “America”. Rihannas two wins were Radio Artist of the Year and Top Female Artist. Taylor Swift won the evenings first award, as Top Album Artist, as well as Top Country Artist. Beyonce received a special “Millennium” Award for her career achieve
22、ments. The 29-year-old star was praised in a video by a series of other stars, including Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama. She also performed her new song, “Run the World”. The Billboard Music Awards are given to the most popular artists in the mainstream music scene. The finalists and winners are deter
23、mined by their rank in the Billboard charts. 8. What does the author wish the awarding ceremony to be? A. A promotional tool for todays pop stars. B. An award presentation. C. A live broadcast show. D. A pop star show. 9. Why was Beyonce given an award by the Billboard? A. For being the most popular
24、 artist. B. For making the fans sing along with her. C. For her career achievements. D. For being praised by Lady Gaga. 10. What award was not mentioned in the text? A. Top Album Artist. B. Top Female Artist. C. Top Country Artist. D. Top Male Artist. 高中英语 必修第二册 5 / 21 第二节(共第二节(共 5 小题;每小题;每小题小题 2 分,
25、满分分,满分 10 分)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。 If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following. Move More Make it a rule to find ways to move your body. 11 Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk your dog; play with your kids. It doesnt have to be an hour in the gym or a 4
26、5-minute dance class. But thats great when youre up to it. At the same time, move more. Quit Smoking Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, weve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be
27、 the influence of Hollywood? 12 Take care! Warn your children against smoking. 13 While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more can cause other health problems such as liver(肝)disease and kidney(肾)disease. Reduce Stress Easier said than don
28、e, stress comes in many ways. 14 Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walking on the beach or in a park, reading a good book, visiting a friend, listening to relaxing music, and watching a funny movie. Protect Yourself From Pollution If you cant live in a smog-free environment, at
29、 least avoid smoke-filled rooms. 15 Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is not good. A. Avoid Excessive Drinking B. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook C. Think carefully about what you will do. D. Exercise outside when the smog is little. E. It seems that the stars in every movie smoke
30、 cigarettes. 高中英语 必修第二册 6 / 21 F. There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs. G. Some techniques given by experts are to do positive things. 11. _ 12. _ 13. _ 14. _ 15. _ 第二部分第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分语言运用(共两节,满分 45 分)分) 第一节(共第一节(共 20 小题;每小题小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分分,满分 30 分)分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和
31、 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School. That evening I found gratitude had amazing _16_ to change our attitudes and our lives. The young musician Mr. Patrick was 17 onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced 18 the
32、 keys as he made beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was wonderful. But what shocked me most was his 19 smile. Mr. Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the legs, which 20 him lame for life. However, as a child, he was 21 artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.
33、Before his first birthday, he discovered the piano. _22 his mom hit any key on the piano, within one or two 23 , hed get it. By his second birthday, he was playing “Twinkle, twinkle, little star.” His father was 24 . “We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.” When Patrick was at t
34、he University of Louisville, his father 25 classes with him. He was also a part of the 214-member marching band! He was a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together. His father 26 the night shift (夜班) in order to accompany his daytime band practice. Patrick said, “
35、My dad is my 27 .” But even more than his 28 musical talent, it was Patricks “attitude of gratitude” that 29 my soul. On stage, between songs, he talked to the audience about his life and about how 30 he was with a great father. When his performance was over, Patrick and his father were on the stage
36、 together. The crowd rose to their feet and _31 for over five minutes. We all face misfortune in our lives. 32 , its not the hardship but how we 33 to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives. During 34 times, do we spend too much time feeling 35 for ourselves, or can we, with grati
37、tude, learn how to dance in the rain? 高中英语 必修第二册 7 / 21 16. A. knowledge B. quality C. wisdom D. power 17. A. rolled B. held C. allowed D. dragged 18. A. through B. to C. across D. at 19. A. strange B. bright C. bitter D. friendly 20. A. took B. led C. forced D. left 21. A. fitted with B. filled wit
38、h C. cured of D. reminded of 22. A. Before B. When C. Since D. Until 23. A. memories B. words C. tries D. notes 24. A. confused B. amused C. interested D. overjoyed 25. A. listed B. found C. attended D. organized 26. A. worked B. found C. refused D. canceled 27. A. dream B. hero C. music D. song 28.
39、 A. unbearable B. unreasonable C. unconditional D. unbelievable 29. A. touched B. calmed C. freed D. felt 30. A. satisfied B. concerned C. blessed D. excited 31. A. cheered B. whispered C. shouted D. laughed 32. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Besides 33. A. see B. react C. agree D. put 34.
40、A. happy B. modern C. usual D. tough 35. A. great B. sorry C. hopeful D. proud 第二节第二节(共共 10 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 15 分分) 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。 When it comes to Chinese students considering studying in foreign countries, many of them usually believe that life will be easy and enjoya
41、ble. 36 (fortunate), its likely that students with those ideas will be 高中英语 必修第二册 8 / 21 disappointed soon after landing at the airport. So what are the problems you may have, and how can you deal with them? Teaching and learning styles in America are very different from 37 in China, 38 require more
42、 critical thinking and cooperation. Discussions and 39 (argue) are very common in a normal American classroom. Dont be 40 observer. Try to participate 41 them actively. Apart from coursework, another important issue faced by overseas students is homesickness or loneliness. You may miss your parents
43、cooking, your pets, or even your bed. Being away from home can create bitter feelings, especially when 42 (face) with the challenges of getting used to an unfamiliar environment. What I suggest is to try hard to deal with these feelings. Be open to new friendships, _43 they cant replace the family a
44、nd friends you miss. Sign up for campus activities, and give yourself permission to enjoy life on campus, even if you miss home a lot. Be organized and keep a diary to check your progress. It is never simple 44 (study) abroad. In fact, there will be many difficulties daily. But hopefully, students w
45、ho are studying abroad, or who are planning to, 45 (get) over their difficulties and make their time overseas a success. 36. _ 37. _ 38. _ 39. _ 40. _ 41. _ 42. _ 43. _ 44. _ 45. _ 第三部分第三部分 写作(共两节,满分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)分) 第一节第一节 应用文写作(满分应用文写作(满分 15 分)分) 假设你是李华, 你的美国朋友 Justin 上个月来到北京学习。 下个月你将去北京参加中学生英语演讲比
46、赛 (speech contest),你在资料搜集、语言运用等方面遇到了困难。请根据以下要点给 Justin 写一封电子邮件: 1.询问 Justin 的生活和学习情况; 2.谈谈你的困难并请 Justin 帮忙; 3.告诉 Justin 你打算赛后去看他。 注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Dear Justin, How is it going these days? I am always wondering how you feel about your life in Beijing._ 高中英语 必修第二册 9 / 21 _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
47、ours, Li Hua 第二节第二节 读后续写(满分读后续写(满分 25 分)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。 I am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was sociology(社会学). The teacher offered inspiring teaching that I wish every human could be graced with. Her last project of the term was called “Smile”. The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so I thought this would be a