1、UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND 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,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A I have recently moved to Hamburg in Germany and have always heard that Germans just wear jeans or some strange clothes. Since I moved here though, I ha
2、ve found this to actually be completely false and I think I would prefer it if they did just wear jeans, so I could do the same! Hamburg is a very big shopping city. Apart from H many more are in school, though still cannot access quality learning opportunities.” 4.Why did the two teachers travel th
3、e world? A.To support an education project. B.To create a new world record. C.To entertain themselves. D.To challenge themselves. 5.How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average? A.A little more than 30 kilometers. B.About 14 miles. C.43 miles. D.70 kilometers. 6.What is the thir
4、d paragraph mainly about? A.How they realized their next goal. B.Their exciting experience on the road. C.The beautiful scenery of famous mountains. D.The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey. 7.Which of the following best describes the two teachers? A.Curious and brave. B.Humorous and
5、 generous. C.Courageous and responsible. D.Efficient and honest. C Auckland is New Zealands largest urban area with a population of just over a million. It is not, however, the capital, although it was at one time, until the capital moved to Wellington. Auckland is the centre of commerce and industr
6、y, and is perhaps the most energetic, prosperous and multicultural city in New Zealand. The citys landscape is decided by volcanos, the twin harbors, bays, beaches and islands. Its nickname “the city of sails” is very suitable. Auckland has more boats for each person than anywhere else in the world.
7、 Auckland has many volcanos, many of which currently afford great views of the city. And Aucklands shiny waters seem to attract people from every point. It is a water-lovers best place, with some of the best beaches, for swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country
8、. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is also the cultural, administrative and political centre of the country. Two aspects of the city that will immediately strike any visitor are the harbor and hilly landscape. Everywhere you go, the sounds and the smell of the ocean hang in the air,
9、 and green hills and valleys wrap you in a bear hug. At night, Wellington offers a spectacular, shimmering cityscape that is unlike almost anywhere else in the world. Even after seeing it for a hundred times, it still takes your breath away. Wellington is a scenic, windy and diverse place. It has so
10、me of the best museums, art galleries, restaurants and coffee houses in the country. It is the storehouse for the nations historic, cultural and artistic treasures. Being the first place where European settlers arrived, it also boasts lots of historic streets and buildings. Wellington plays host to
11、an excellent festival of the arts every two years. 8.From the passage, we know that Auckland used to . A.host a festival of the arts B.afford great views of the city C.be the capital of New Zealand D.have more boats than any other country in the world 9.Auckland is the best city in New Zealand for p
12、eople to . A.see green hills B.do water sports C.study New Zealand culture D.visit historic streets and buildings 10.Whats the authors attitude towards the cityscape in Wellington? A.Critical. B.Neutral. C.Favourable. D.Indifferent. 11. What would be the best title for the passage? A.Auckland and We
13、llington B.Welcome to New Zealand C.The Capital of New Zealand D.The Landscape of New Zealand D Reading books and looking at pictures are great, but nothing facilitates(促迚) learning like travel, especially for teenagers. Not only do they get to see a world beyond their neighborhood, they also get to
14、 experience it, feel it, taste it, hear it and better understand the world around them. After nearly four decades in the classroom and traveling the world, Phyllis Duvall Bailey knew this perhaps better than anyone else. Becoming involved in the work in AKA Sorority Inc in the US, she worked to educ
15、ate children about the United Nations. There was no doubt in Baileys mind that the lessons would mean so much more if the students could see things themselves. Starting in 2015, Bailey, 82, set out to take her students to the UN Headquarters in New York City to give them a “Window Seat to the World”
16、, and thus transformed them into global citizens. Indeed, it is a great opportunity to give students national and international exposure. Since Bailey saw the students as future leaders, she was desperate to expose them to the UN, its mission, its agendas (议程) and its supporting organizations. She d
17、ecided to take out $10,000 of her own money to pay for the late June trip, which was enough to take 10 students aged 1417 for a four-night stay in New York. There, they had guided tours of the UN Headquarters and the Port of New York(纽约港). It was Quenyaun Paynes first trip to the city and Taylor Sap
18、pingtons second. Payne, 17, is a senior at Mceachem High School in the state of Georgia, the US. Sappington, 15, is a junior at Therrell High School in Atlanta, Georgia, the US. Both said their visit to the UN was inspiring. “I saw not only how countries were working together but also how theyre foc
19、used on common goals like global warming and keeping peace,” Sappington said. Payne commented, “The trip was amazing. Im so thankful that Mrs. Bailey made it possible.” Actually, there are a lot of people grateful for the retired teachers effort. The United Nations Association of Atlanta recently ga
20、ve Bailey its Humanitarian Award, and the United Nations Association of the US awarded her with the National Education Award. But Bailey wasnt looking for recognition or even gratitude. Over those four days in New York, shed already felt it and seen it in the eyes of those 10 teenagers, Payne and Sa
21、ppington included, who made the trip. “It has been a real joy to get to see and watch their reaction to new experiences,” she said. 12.The underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refers to . A.the benefits of travel B.good reading habits C.new teaching methods D.the things teenagers like 13.How did Ba
22、iley help students? A.She offered them voluntary opportunities at the UN. B.She paid for trips that helped them see the world. C.She paid for them to go to school in other countries. D.She taught them some useful lifelong reading skills. 14.What can we infer from Sappingtons words? A.He determined t
23、o work for the UN in the future. B.He showed no interest in global affairs at all. C.He found the trip to the UN greatly instructive. D.He wanted to visit New York City once again. 15.What made Bailey most joyful according to the passage? A.Students gratitude. B.Social recognition. C.Students gains.
24、 D.Official awards. 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。 The world is a big place, and there are many, many different places you can visit. 16 First of all, traveling allows us to escape our daily routines and expand perspectives, because seeing new places and ga
25、ining new experiences can broaden our horizons. Traveling is also the most valuable form of learning. 17 It helps us absorb information about other cultures. That is to say, traveling extends our knowledge of the world and lets us know the cultural diversity(多样性).By doing so, we realize that there i
26、s not one way to live, nor is one way correct. 18 Whats more, traveling can have a direct effect on peoples sense of happiness, and decrease their stress and anxiety. These improvements dont just disappear the moment travelers return to their daily lives. 19 As a result of travel, people change the
27、way they communicate with others and learn to be more patient with others. Above all, people who frequently travel tend to be healthier and live a longer life. 20 We can escape our daily stress, expand our worldview, learn about others and ourselves, and improve our health. Many of the benefits peop
28、le acquire from traveling improve the quality of their overall well-being. It is vital for people to visit different places, meet new people and discover a new way of living. Traveling helps us fully appreciate the beauty of the world and the diversity in it. A.The improvements look likely to last.
29、B.Traveling has many positive effects on people. C.In conclusion,traveling benefits people in many ways. D.The process of traveling enriches peoples knowledge. E.We learn to accept other people and their different lifestyles. F.Many people say that they appreciate their present lives more after trav
30、eling. G.Its another type of new discovery and learning, and great for our soul and body. 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,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It was a strange choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, not flies or fro
31、gs. I like being 21 and quiet, not a busload of kids. The trip sounded good when I 22 . We were told that guides would take us into the heart of the place and I would see a new part of Australia and learn about local 23 . In Darwin we got onto a bus. It quickly became tiresome. The kids were 24 and
32、kept on talking but I hate making small talk. But later when I looked out at the large empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its 25 . Our local guide told us about the land and its culture. I felt far from home. At a national park, we 26 a natural swimming hole, kids and parents having a great
33、 time. Finally we reached our 27 . There I shared a small room with my daughter. It didnt 28 . I didnt care about it. The next nine days were 29 . Waterfalls, lakes, community visits, and a trip around Katherine Gorge where we 30 saw giant crocodiles(鳄鱼)! On our last night, a water pipe (管子) 31 . We
34、 awoke to a mess, everything in water. Usually I would have 32 , but it just seemed 33 to be dirty. Indeed, it was 34 to stay clean. We were hiking in red dirt with the temperature of 35 degrees. Still, I felt a kind of energy I hadnt 35 in years. 21.A.noisy B.busy C.alone D.shy 22.A.signed up B.sho
35、wed up C.stood up D.woke up 23.A.guide B.business C.culture D.resource 24.A.silent B.encouraged C.moody D.excited 25.A.coldness B.beauty C.enthusiasm D.emptiness 26.A.enjoyed B.broadened C.missed D.constructed 27.A.goal B.agreement C.destination D.decision 28.A.matter B.work C.appear D.happen 29.A.k
36、illed B.packed C.wasted D.booked 30.A.still B.already C.even D.ever 31.A.cut B.expanded C.shortened D.broke 32.A.scared B.complained C.laughed D.cried 33.A.normal B.strange C.unbelievable D.perfect 34.A.impossible B.probable C.easy D.important 35.A.tested B.stored C.valued D.experienced 第二节(共 10小题;每
37、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。 Through travelling you can enjoy beautiful views and 36 (broad) your horizons. In summer, youd better get on a cruise(乘船游览) ship in the city of Chongqing which will take you to the Three Gorges, for those ordinary ships are usually too 37 (crowd).
38、Near Yunyang, at the steep edge of the hills 38 (stand) the famous Zhang Fei Temple 39 (surround) by trees. Because smoking 40 (forbid) in the cabins, you have to go to the deck to smoke, 41 you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can see some fishermen 42 the distance. First, you will go through t
39、he Qutang Gorge, which narrows to 350 feet. Then you will sail through the Wu Gorge and the Xiling Gorge. However, 43 impresses you most may be the Daning River in Wuxi County. There is immense 44 (mountain) land on both banks of Yangtze River with only small areas of flat 45 (plain). 36. 37. 38. 39
40、. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 目前,穷游是一种很时尚的旅游斱式。它让很多经济丌宽裕的人也能享受旅游的乐趣,因此受到 越来越多人的喜爱。请根据下列表格中的提示,就“穷游”这一现象用英语写一篇短文。 1.描述这一社会现象; 2.分析穷游的优缺点 自由安排旅程,节省开支 食宿条件艰苦,丌安全 3.阐述你的看法。 注意: 1.词数 80 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考词汇:穷游 travel on a budget 穷游族 budget travelers 第二节 (满分 25分) 阅读下面短文
41、,根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。 Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that
42、timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept
43、for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later. In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good
44、for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doc
45、tors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and
46、sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short napeven ten minutes of sleep can be helpful. 答案全解全析 UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND 单元达标测评 1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.G 18.E 19.A 20.C 21.C 2
47、2.A 23.C 24.D 25.B 26.A 27.C 28.A 29.B 30.C 31.D 32.B 33.A 34.A 35.D 第一部分 阅读 第一节 A 语篇解读 本文讲述了作者在搬到德国汉堡后的见闻,发现人们的穿着打扮并不像之前听说的那样。 1.B 细节理解题。从第一段中的“.have always heard that Germans just wear jeans or some strange clothes. Since I moved here though, I have found this to actually be completely false”可知德国人
48、叧穿牛 仔裤的说法是错误的,他们幵丌总是穿牛仔裤,所以 B项正确。 2.D 细节理解题。从第二段中的“Hamburg is a very big shopping city. Apart from H时髦的 2.practical adj.实际的;切实可行的 3.in general 大 体上;一般来说;通常 4.fashion n.时尚;时共 长难句分析: 原句 Since I moved here though, I have found this to actually be completely false and I think I would prefer it if they d
49、id just wear jeans, so I could do the same! 分析 这是一个幵列复合句。and 连接两个幵列分句。Since引导时间状语从句,to actually be completely false是丌定式短语作宾语补足语;and 后面的分句中,think 后接省略 that 的宾语从句,在该 从句中含有一个 if引导的条件状语从句,so 是连词,其后的分句表结果。 句意 可是自从我搬到这里,我发现这实际上是完全错误的,而且我想我更希望他们确实叧穿牛仔裤, 这样我也可以穿牛仔裤了! B 语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了两位英国老师为了支持非洲、亚洲和南美洲
50、的基层教育 项目,历经千辛万苦环游世界的故事。 4.A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“They did this to support the grassroots education project in Africa, Asia and South America.” 他们这样做是为了支持非洲、亚洲和南美洲的基层教育项目。由 此可知,这两位老师周游世界的原因是支持一个教育项目。故选 A。 5.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“they were only 70 kilometers away from their destination. They decided to pull
