1、单元素养评估卷(一) 时间:100 分钟 分数:120 分 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 Summer of Culture “What is your teen doing this summer?” Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family! Host a student from Spain or France and experience his/her life
2、and culture. Exchange students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August. Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks. What to do with your exchange student: Movies/Museums/Beaches/Cooking/Baking/
3、Community projects/Volunteering/Hanging out/Shopping/ Disneyland/anything you can think of . Requirements to host: Loving, active, outgoing family One stay-at-home, or part-time host parent Teen in the home within 4 years of age of the exchange student Willing to take students to places of interest
4、once a week (maybe visiting them next summer in their home countries) If you are interested and would like more information, please contact: Shirley Wentzell 909 6715 1. Exchange students from France or Spain will possibly stay for in host families. A. 10 days B. 5 weeks C. 2 months D. 1 year 解析：解析：
5、细节理解题。根据文中细节理解题。根据文中“Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks.Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks.” 可知可知, ,来自法国或西班牙的交换生可能停留在寄宿家庭的时间为三至来自法国或西班牙的交换生可能停留在寄宿家庭的时间为三至 六六周。故选周。故选 B B。 答案：答案：B 2. According to the passage, we can learn that . A. exchange students will come back next summer B. exchange students have to coo
6、k dinner by themselves C. parents in a host family should have full-time jobs D. teens in host families can experience different cultures 解析：解析：细节理解题。根据文中细节理解题。根据文中“Exchange students from Spain and Exchange students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts France a
7、re looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them .who will share life and culture with them .”可知可知, ,交换生正交换生正 在寻找可以与他们分享生活和文化的主人在寻找可以与他们分享生活和文化的主人, ,寄宿家庭的青少年可以体寄宿家庭的青少年可以体 验不同的文化。故选验不同的文化。故选 D D。 答案：答案：D 3. The text above is probably a . A. letter B. not
8、ice C. poster D. diary 解析：解析：推理判断题。根据文中推理判断题。根据文中“Welcome a student from France or Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family!Spain into your family!”以及文末的联系方式可知以及文末的联系方式可知, ,本文在呼吁人本文在呼吁人 们欢迎来自法国或西班牙的学生加入自己的家庭们欢迎来自法国或西班牙的学生加入自己的家庭, ,可能是海报。故选可能是海报。故选 C C。 答案：答案：C B In the deadly wildfire
9、s that broke out in California this summer, an unusual friendship was formed between a cat and a chicken that stayed together to survive the fire. According to their Facebook post, the Grass Valley firefighters found the pair on their second day of cleaning up during the wildfire in a neighbourhood
10、near Redding. “The animals had survived one of the most serious fires in memory, finding comfort in each other in the doorway of a home,” Grass Valley Fire Chief Mark Buttron wrote on the departments Facebook page. The cat and the chicken were both burned and needed treatment for their injuries. Fir
11、efighters quickly found water and called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The animals shared one animal carrier so they could wait together until being taken to receive medical treatment. Niko Kuyper, the owner of the chicken, didnt know what had happened until a neighbour saw h
12、is animal on the news and called him. Kuyper recognised the chicken as the most energetic of the six hens he owned. He was even more surprised to see his chicken lying close to Whiskers, another neighbours cat. Though Whiskers has to visit the hospital every day to deal with her injuries, and her wh
13、iskers(胡须) were burned by the fire, she has been sent to her family. Kuyper took the chicken to his parents house where it is being introduced to a new group of hens. Both animals are expected to recover from their injuries. The pairs friendship provided small hope for those affected by the wildfire
14、s. “Everyone in our area lost their homes,” Kuyper told TODAY. “Its nice to see something good like this shining through.” 4. What happened to a cat and a chicken? A. They lived together peacefully. B. They caused a big fire together. C. They survived a big fire together. D. They hid together to avo
15、id firefighters. 解析：解析：细节理细节理解题。根据第一段中的解题。根据第一段中的“that stayed together to that stayed together to survive the firesurvive the fire”可知可知, ,这两只小动物聚在一起这两只小动物聚在一起, ,在火灾中生存下来。在火灾中生存下来。 答案：答案：C 5. How did Kuyper know the news about the two animals? A. He was told by a neighbour. B. He read it in the newsp
16、aper. C. He met with them in the hospital. D. He got in touch with the firefighter. 解析：解析：细节理解题。根据第四段首句细节理解题。根据第四段首句“Niko Kuyper, the owner of the Niko Kuyper, the owner of the chicken, didnchicken, didnt know what had happened until a neighbour saw t know what had happened until a neighbour saw his
17、 animal on the news and called him.his animal on the news and called him.”可知可知, ,这只母鸡主人的这只母鸡主人的 邻居看到了新闻邻居看到了新闻, ,并且联系了他。并且联系了他。 答案：答案：A 6. What is happening to the chicken? A. She is still in hospital. B. She lives with other hens. C. She has recovered completely. D. She lives together with her owne
18、r. 解析：解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第二句细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“Kuyper took the chicken to Kuyper took the chicken to his parenthis parents house where it is being introduced to a new group s house where it is being introduced to a new group of hens.of hens.”可知可知, ,这只母鸡现在被主人带到他父亲这只母鸡现在被主人带到他父亲( (母亲母亲) )的家里的家里, ,与新与新 的母的母鸡群生活
19、在一起。鸡群生活在一起。 答案：答案：B 7. How is the news according to Kuyper? A. It is encouraging. B. It is interesting. C. It is moving. D. It is lovely. 解析：解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,Kuyper,Kuyper 认为在这场大火认为在这场大火 给人们带来巨大灾难的时候能有这样一个积极的新闻是振奋人心的。给人们带来巨大灾难的时候能有这样一个积极的新闻是振奋人心的。 答案：答案：A C As a little girl, one
20、of my favourite family traditions was held on the first day of May. Along with my sister, my mother and I would make simple flower baskets by making paper into cones(圆锥形). Then, we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it. With our May Day baskets in hand,
21、 my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers. After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbour or friend, we rang the doorbell and ran away. The goal was to remain secret givers. Historically, the first day of May, often referred to as “May Day”, has been recognised as a celebration of sprin
22、g, of life and growth. Parades(游行) and dances are ways that the day has beenand continues to becelebrated in many parts of the world. Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now, it is always worth celebrating. Here are some simple and lovely ways to celebrate May Day in our homes an
23、d with those we love: Making a May Day basket is always a great choice. Although the May Day basket we made as children was simple, the making of the basket was a joy in itself. Consider making or buying some flowers for friends. Fill the basket with a few sweets and write a note thanking your frien
24、d or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and their love. On May Day, we also take flowers to a local hospital or nursing home. Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness. Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional
25、 giftto the receiver and to us! Besides, we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day. A small book or magazine with a note, an art print celebrating springthe choices are endless. When your friends are far away, an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles. 8. The underlin
26、ed part “anonymous gift-givers” refers to people who . A. are serious about gift-giving B. dont know the value of gifts C. are careful about every small detail D. give gifts but dont want their names to be known 解析：解析：词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的“After hanging a basket .After hanging a basket . . we
27、 rang the doorbell and ran away.we rang the doorbell and ran away.” 和和 “secret giverssecret givers” 可可 知知,anonymous gift,anonymous gift- -giversgivers 的意思应该是的意思应该是“匿名的赠送礼物者匿名的赠送礼物者”。 答案：答案：D 9. What do we know about May Day from the passage? A. It is celebrated all over the world. B. The date of its
28、 celebration has changed. C. It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring. D. There is an increase in formal May Day celebrations. 解 析 ：解 析 ： 细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 第 三 段 首 句细 节 理 解 题 。 根 据 第 三 段 首 句 “Historically . a Historically . a celebration of spring, of life and growth.celebration of spring, of
29、 life and growth.”可知可知, ,五朔节是庆五朔节是庆 祝春天到来的节日。祝春天到来的节日。 答案：答案：C 10. In the authors eyes, May Day is a great chance to . A. express thanks B. visit faraway friends C. read a book or magazine D. stay with family members 解析：解析： 推理判断题。 根据第四段中的推理判断题。 根据第四段中的“. write a note thanking your . write a note tha
30、nking your friend or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and friend or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and their love.their love.”和第五段中的和第五段中的“thanking a nursethanking a nurse”可知可知, ,在作者看来在作者看来, , 五朔节是五朔节是一个很好的表达感谢的机会。一个很好的表达感谢的机会。 答案：答案：A 11. What is the passage mainly about
31、? A. The history of May Day. B. Great family traditions. C. Celebrating May Day. D. Flowers for festivals. 解析：解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知主旨大意题。通读全文可知, ,本文主要介绍了庆祝五朔节的一本文主要介绍了庆祝五朔节的一 些方式。故选些方式。故选 C C 项。项。 答案：答案：C D This spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energ
32、y, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment.
33、 It is work, but it is ever so rewarding. What about your life garden? Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes effort, planning, nurturing(培育) and weeding(除草) to grow a garden. What have you plantedwhat have you allowed to take root? Is your life the
34、 picture of a well laid out garden or an untidy mixture of plants, trees and weeds whose seeds were blown way and took root? We have all heard phrases like “sowing seeds of doubt” or “sowing seeds of discontent”. We can make a careful choice whether to allow them to take root in our lives or throw t
35、hem out of our garden. Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked. Find a good “weed killer”a book, an inspirational story, or positive affirmations(肯定)to help you get rid of the thoughts that reduce the beauty of your garden. Plant as many seeds of joy and beauty a
36、s you can in your own life and in the lives of the people with whom you live and work every day. Grow a gratitude garden, a peace garden and a dream garden. Look after them daily. If you give them time and energy, you will have a rich harvest of success, happiness and peace of mind. 12. Why does the
37、 author tell us the benefits of growing a garden? A. To lead to the life garden. B. To introduce rewarding work. C. To show his love for gardening. D. To suggest a way to kill boredom. 解析：解析：推理推理判断题。分析第一段可知判断题。分析第一段可知, ,作者通过描述花园带给人们的作者通过描述花园带给人们的 愉悦而引出愉悦而引出“生命的花园生命的花园”, ,即通过类比引出本文的主题。即通过类比引出本文的主题。 答
38、案：答案：A 13. In what way is our life garden similar to a beautiful garden? A. It changes all the time. B. It needs our effort and nurturing. C. It can make us happy and grateful in life. D. It is full of both positive and negative energy. 解析：解析：细节理解题。由第二段中的细节理解题。由第二段中的“Just as a beautiful garden is Ju
39、st as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes effort, planning, nurturing and weeding to grow a garden.effort, planning, nurturing and weeding to grow a garden.” 可知可知, ,我们生命的花园也需要我们的努力和培育才能有好的结果我们生命
40、的花园也需要我们的努力和培育才能有好的结果, ,这这 跟我们现实生活中的花园是一样的。跟我们现实生活中的花园是一样的。 答案：答案：B 14. Why does the author compare negative energy and words to weeds? A. They are a natural part of life. B. They are often left unchecked. C. They are difficult to be removed. D. They need to be removed before they spread. 解析：解析： 推理判
41、断题。 由第三段中的推理判断题。 由第三段中的“Negative energy aNegative energy and words, like nd words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked.weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked.”可知可知, ,负能量和负能量和 充满负能量的语言就像杂草一样充满负能量的语言就像杂草一样, ,如果不及时清除就会迅速蔓延。如果不及时清除就会迅速蔓延。 答案：答案：D 15. Which of the following can be reg
42、arded as a weed killer? A. Reading a dull book. B. Expressing our discontent. C. Having positive self-talks. D. Pulling up weeds in the garden. 解析：解析： 细节理解题。 由第三段中的细节理解题。 由第三段中的“a book, an inspirational story, a book, an inspirational story, or positive affirmationsor positive affirmations”可知可知, ,我们
43、内心积极的自我交谈可以清除我们内心积极的自我交谈可以清除 我们的负能量我们的负能量, ,即为即为“杂草清理剂杂草清理剂”。 答案：答案：C 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 根据下面短文内容,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。 First rains of the season always make everybody happy. However, as it begins to rain often, you will possibly feel bored. 16 Well, you can do many fun t
44、hings, which will make the day a truly enjoyable one. 17 Take a little time out for yourself. Then take a long walk and watch everything. You can walk in your neighbourhood or even take the subway and discover new places in the town. If you like taking pictures, take your camera along with you to ca
45、tch beautiful moments. Host a rain dance party! 18 It can also be in your backyard. Make sure that the dance floor is hard and even to avoid accidents. Place the stereo(立体声音响) under the roof in case it gets wet. Call your friends and enjoy the party! Watch and listen to nature. For example, you can
46、take your bike and ride in a green hilly area. 19 If you cant go outside your house, sit on the balcony(阳台) with a cup of tea and listen to the sound of water falling on different objects. There are many things to do on a rainy day. But make sure you take a rain jacket or an umbrella while going out
47、 in the rains. 20 When it comes to preventing you catching a cold in the rains, you can eat a lot of vitamin C, and take a bath once you come back home. A. Take a walk by yourself. B. You can stop to buy an ice cream. C. So how can you have fun on such a rainy day? D. You can sit on the top of a hil
48、l and enjoy the view. E. You wont get completely wet and then catch a cold. F. Have some coffee outside and enjoy the conversation. G. The dance floor can be near your homes swimming pool. 答案：答案：16.C 17.A 18.G 19.D 20.E 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
49、出可以 填入空白处的最佳选项。 A mother and daughter living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever come across in my life. They are totally separated, mixing with 21 . As they drive past neighbours they keep their eyes looking away and make no sign of acknowledgement. The only fame they
50、have is making a nuisance of themselves to the local police station by 22 music played too loud, dogs barking more than once a day and any other pretty 23 gripe(把柄). On moving into this neighbourhood, I was 24 of these two but decided I would make up my own mind. This proved quite a 25 to me as more
