1、单元达标测评 (满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟) 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,从每题所给癿 A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Recently the “China dream” has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a powerful or a prosperous(繁荣癿) China, most people also h
2、ave their own dreams. Throughout Chinas thousands of years of history, these “China dreams” have always existed. Do you have a “China dream”? I brought up this topic with several young Chinese students with higher U.S. educational backgrounds. Unsurprisingly, they all had their own heartfelt hopes a
3、nd dreams for their native country. Fred Wang, an MBA candidate in the U.S. said, “I dream of the equal chance for the young in China. Equality means all young people can compete fairly, based on the rule of law no matter whether they are rich or poor.” Yujie Zhao, another MBA candidate in Californi
4、a said, “I dream of a happy family with an affordable house. I dream of having the best education for my children so they will not lose at the starting line, and I dream of being able to take good care of my parents after they retire.” She said, “It seems like all my dreams are about family, but it
5、is so true for most Chinese young dreamers today.” Yiqiong Zhang, an MBA graduate from the US shared her dreams. “I have a dream which I have been holding for many years. That is after working hard for about 20 to 25 years, I can have enough money to build and manage a small bookstore or a flower sh
6、op. Besides working hard, I am able to enjoy life: to play the piano, to hike and to enjoy a two-month-long vacation every year. This may be a common dream among young Chinese students.” There is no doubt that all of these young students have their own “China dreams”. They all love China, they all l
7、ove chasing their dreams. Beautiful “China Dream” requires hard work. Everyone should work hard to make their dreams come true. 1.Which is right about the three young Chinese students? A.They receive higher education in China. B.They have their own hopes and dreams for China. C.They receive educatio
8、n of all levels in America. D.They have their own hopes and dreams for America. 2.Yujie Zhao hopes that . A.all young people can have equal opportunities B.she can have a happy family with a big house C.her children can receive the best education in America D.she can look after her parents well when
9、 they are old 3.From the passage we can learn that . A.“China Dream” is very difficult to come true B.“China Dream” does need everyones hard work C.“China Dream” is a subject we need to study in China D.“China Dream” is only a dream about the development of our country B Organic(有机癿)farming is a typ
10、e of agriculture that benefits from the recycling and use of natural products. Use of dried plants not only saves money, but also ensures the growth of crops. The technique is characterized by the use of green manure(肥料), biological pest-control methods and special farming techniques to keep soil pr
11、oductivity. Limiting the use of man-made chemicals or completely doing away with them reduces the risk of diseases. Today, organic farming is a major and preferred industry around the world. Organically grown food products have a huge market, with farmland covering about 10% of the total world-farml
12、and cover. The hard work of Sir Albert Howard, the Father of Organic Farming, has paid off. Advantages of Organic Farming: (1)The economics of organic farming are characterized by increasing profits through reduced water use and reduced soil erosion(侵蚀). (2)Organic farming produces the same crops as
13、 those produced through traditional farming methods, but uses half the energy, and holds 40% more topsoil. (3)Farming the organic way enables farmers to get rid of weeds without the use of any chemicals. (4)The use of green pesticides(杀虫剂)is environmentally friendly and does no harm to humans health
14、. Disadvantages of Organic Farming: (1)Organic methods of farming produce less, compared to traditional farming techniques. (2)Organic agriculture does little to fight global climate change. Though organic farming practices are recognized as giving out less CO2, but not to a significant degree. Howe
15、ver, though there are some disadvantages to organic farming, farms where organic methods for cropping have been used have more advantages than traditional farms. Organic agriculture is surely better in the long term. 4.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 shows that Sir Albert Howard . A.worked ha
16、rd for nothing B.succeeded in organic farming C.spent all his time on organic farming D.didnt expect organic farming to be successful 5.According to the passage, compared to traditional farming, organic farming . a.is more environmentally friendly b.produces a lot more food c.uses less energy d.resu
17、lts in more weeds in the farmland e.is better for humans health A.abc B.acd C.ace D.bce 6.The authors attitude toward organic farming is . A.anxious B.hopeless C.unclear D.optimistic 7.The writer wrote this passage to tell us . A.the development of agriculture B.what kind of food is being grown at p
18、resent C.why organic farming is so popular around the world D.what organic farming is and its advantages and disadvantages C Starting the day on an egg could keep your blood pressure under control, research suggests. Scientists have shown that eggs produce proteins with a function similar to that of
19、 powerful blood pressure-lowering drugs. The research, from the University of Alberta in Canada, showed that when eggs come in contact with stomach enzymes(酶), they produce a protein that acts in the same way as ACE inhibitors, but more work is needed to show the effects outside a lab and in the hum
20、an body. Earlier this month, British researchers declared that, contrary to popular beliefs, it is healthy to go to work on an egg. They concluded that the type of cholesterol (胆固醇) found in eggs has little effect on increasing heart disease risks. Researcher Professor Bruce Griffin, from the Univer
21、sity of Surrey, said, “The wrong beliefs linking egg eating to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected. The amount of fat in our diet has an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small amounts of cholesterol found in eggs. The UK public do n
22、ot need to be limiting the number of eggs they eat. They can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet as they are one of natures most nutritious foods.” The British Heart Foundation dropped its three-egg-a-week limit in 2005. However, almost half of Britons believe the limit still applies. 8.
23、From the text we know that ACE inhibitors are . A.a kind of protein B.a kind of food C.a kind of medicine D.a kind of illness 9.According to what Professor Bruce said, eggs . A.are the most nutritious food B.can be included in a healthy diet C.have no effect on blood cholesterol D.are forbidden to b
24、e eaten in the UK 10.We can infer from the text that . A.stomach enzymes mixed with eggs can cure heart diseases B.drugs to lower blood pressure will be replaced by eating eggs C.most Britons agree the three-egg-a-week limit should be dropped D.about 50% of Britons think eating an egg a day is bad f
25、or their health 11.The text is meant to . A.introduce a medicine made from eggs B.introduce scientific findings about eggs C.tell people how to lower their blood pressure D.advise people to eat as many eggs as possible D Close to the North Pole, remote and rocky Plateau Mountain in the Norwegian arc
26、hipelago of Svalbard seems an unlikely(丌大可能癿)spot for any global effort to safeguard agriculture. In this cold and deserted environment, there are no grains, no gardens and no trees. But at the end of a 130-meter-long tunnel is room filled with humanitys most precious treasure, the largest and most
27、diverse seed collection more than a half-billion seeds. A quiet rescue mission(仸务)is underway. With growing evidence that unchecked climate change will seriously affect food production and threaten the diversity(多样性)of crops around the world, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault represents a major step to
28、wards ensuring the preservation(保存) of hundreds of thousands of crop varieties. This is a seed collection, but more importantly, it is a collection of the traits(特 点)found within the seeds: the genes that give one variety resistance(抵抗力)to a particular pest and another variety tolerance(忍耐力)for hot,
29、 dry weather. Few people will ever see or come into contact with the contents of this vault. In sealed(密封癿)boxes, behind many locked doors, monitored by electronic security systems, enveloped in below-zero temperatures, and surrounded by tons of rock, hundreds of millions of seeds are protected in t
30、heir mountain fortress(堡垒). Frozen in such conditions inside the mountain, seeds of most major crops will remain viable for hundreds of years, or longer. Seeds of some are capable of keeping their ability to grow for thousands of years. Everyone can look back now and say that the Seed Vault was a go
31、od and obvious idea, and that of course the Norwegian government should have approved(批准)and funded it. But back in 2004, when the Seed Vault was first proposed, it was viewed as a crazy, impractical, and expensive idea. We knew that nothing would provide a definite guarantee(保证). But we were tired,
32、 fed up, and frankly scared of the steady, greater losses of crop diversity. The Seed Vault was built by optimists who wanted to do something to preserve options so that humanity and the crops might be better prepared for change. The Seed Vault is about hope and commitment(承诺)about what can be done
33、if countries come together and work cooperatively to accomplish something significant, long-lasting, and worthy of who we are and wish to be. 12.According to the passage, whats the Seed Vault? A.Its a tunnel where the collected seeds are displayed. B.Its a stone room that contains the seeds of endan
34、gered crops. C.Its a seed gene bank that stores diverse seeds for future agriculture. D.Its a lab where researchers study how to keep the diversity of crops. 13.What does the underlined word “viable” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A.mature B.clean C.alive D.valuable 14.What is the third paragraph mainly a
35、bout? A.How the seeds are preserved. B.Where people keep the seeds. C.Why the seeds are protected. D.What people do to study the seeds. 15.We can know from the passage that . A.the Seed Vault offers a solution to climate change B.most countries took part in rescuing the seed varieties C.the Seed Vau
36、lt is sure to prevent the loss of crop diversity D.many people considered building the Seed Vault unwise and crazy at first 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后癿选项中选出能填入空白处癿最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Research suggests that at least 64% of people now spend up to four hours daily of spare time in front o
37、f a screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher chances of being fat and getting diseases, this extra sedentary (久坐丌劢癿) time is bad news for our health. 16 . 1.Choose outdoor activities over technology When youre at home, make it a rule that you cant be online if the sun is shining. 17 . T
38、hen, after taking these healthy physical activities, you can take out your phone or laptop, or take a seat at the computer. This rule should be fit for everyone in your family. 2.Limit social media use According to some experts, the effect of technology on human relationships is worrying as technolo
39、gy has become a substitute for face-to-face human relationships. And social networks have changed computer and mobile use for people of all ages. 18 . Avoid aimless browsing (浏觅) and give your time online a purpose: research holidays or catch up on the news of the day. Then log off. 3. 19 Challenge
40、yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book before you check your computer or mobile phone. Pick the right reading material and youll soon find youve discovered an enjoyable pastime. 4.Create projects for yourself Its amazing how much you can achieve when youre not glued to(全神贯注地看) a screen.
41、20 . Some suggestions are organizing kitchen cupboards and cleaning your bedroom. Then try to do one each evening. A.Set aside reading time B.Choose the suitable reading materials C.Make a list of one-hour evening projects D.Here are some ways to stop technology addiction E.Whether its Facebook or T
42、witter, limit the time online F.The following are some ways to make better use of leisure time G.Instead, you have to go for a walk, ride a bike, or swim at least an hour 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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,从每题所给癿 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处癿最佳选项。 Pain comes and
43、goes. It is just one part of the grand cycle of life. Pain can also 21 as an important teacher. It is when we get stuck in our pain that it becomes 22 to our well-being and development. If you notice that you feel closed-off, angry, heavy-hearted, or that you try very hard to 23 being hurt again, th
44、ere may be a part of you that is still stuck in pain. We can get stuck in our pain for many 24 . When we were very young, it was 25 for us to cry, become angry, and let the experience move through us. With age, though, we might have determined that 26 emotions like little kids was no longer appropri
45、ate, and so we developed a variety of coping strategies to 27 our discomfort. We may have learned to 28 our feelings or to run away from them. Perhaps we began thinking that staying closed and unwilling to try new things would 29 us safe from heartbreak, rejection and failure. We may have even got s
46、o used to being in pain that the thought 30 it scares us. 31 if we continue to hold it longer than necessary, we are 32 too much energy that could be used to make our life experiences more positive. If you notice that you are continually suffering from the same familiar patterns of 33 , consider und
47、erstanding your feelings and letting go of your hurt. See if you can give it room to 34 . When it does, you will reconnect with a wonderful source of your own vital energy. Pain can serve as one of lifes great 35 , but it is important for a person to move through it and not become stuck in it. 21.A.
48、describe B.see C.serve D.consider 22.A.beneficial B.harmful C.accustomed D.devoted 23.A.risk B.imagine C.avoid D.enjoy 24.A.goals B.needs C.doubts D.reasons 25.A.natural B.lucky C.better D.harder 26.A.transforming B.delaying C.expressing D.separating 27.A.call in B.deal with C.appeal to D.put off 28
49、.A.show B.understand C.fix D.control 29.A.keep B.prevent C.attract D.benefit 30.A.over B.without C.beside D.beyond 31.A.So B.Or C.And D.But 32.A.saving B.protecting C.spending D.producing 33.A.fear B.worry C.sadness D.pain 34.A.move B.begin C.flow D.form 35.A.medicines B.teachers C.schools D.friends
50、 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个适当癿单词戒括号内单词癿正确形式。 As global warming continues to upset our daily weather, we often forget it also influences the quantity, quality, and growing 36 (location) of our food. Many foods have already earned top places 37 the worlds “endangered food” lists, i
