1、Unit 2 making a difference 单元检测 有答案 第二部分阅读(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 Volunteer with CarePartners CarePartners volunteer opportunities cover a widerange of needs and areas, so whatever your interests, talents or skills are, we can find the fit
2、that worksfor you. Retail Volunteers Interested in volunteer work at the Hospice ThriftStore or Estate Sales? Check out the list ofopportunities, or sign up now. Volunteers are also needed to assist in Rehabilitation Hospital Gift Shop. For more information, please contact Sharon Pearson at 82827748
3、88. Special Event Volunteers Drums and DragonsThis is a brandnew fundraising event. Dozens of volunteers managed a dragonboat race. Visit the event website for Drums and Dragons. For updates about this unique and competitive event, please “like” our FaceBook page, Drums and Dragons. To join the race
4、, please contact John Napolitano at 8282774816. Little Trees Project For over ten years, the Little Trees Project has been delivering decorated trees to patients served by CarePartners programs. Last year, school children and adult volunteers decorated nearly 800 trees with handmade decorations and
5、heartwarming notes. For more information, please contact Lynn Blankenship at 8287772827. Hospice VolunteerApplication Process If youre interested in becoming a hospice volunteer, you will need to fill out an application, sign a confidentiality agreement, and provide two references. Once your applica
6、tion is received, we will arrange a personal interview so that we can answer your questions and become more familiar with your interests and availability. If you are specifically interested in working with hospice patients, call Danny Johnson at 8282749567. 21Who can help you become a voluntary shop
7、 assistant? ADanny Johnson.BSharon Pearson. CJohn Napolitano.DLynn Blankenship. 22Why do CarePartners members hold a dragonboat race? ATo seek volunteers for the organization. BTo improve the health of its volunteers. CTo collect money for the organization. DTo win “likes” for its FaceBook page. 23W
8、hat does the Little Trees Project mainly do? ADecorate trees for sick children. BPlant trees to help poor patients. CProduce handmade trees for decoration. DPresent the patients with decorated trees. B Anjali Mishra is a rising junior at Sunset High School in Portland，Oregon.At 17， she is president
9、and founder of her schools UNICEF (United Nations Childrens Fund) USA club, and a member of UNICEFs national council (委员会). She also volunteers her time in different communities. How did Anjali develop such a passion(热情) for helping others? When she was a freshman，she had an experience that greatly
10、changed her attitude.She was invited to a cousins wedding (婚礼) in India. “My humanity forced me to go，” Anjali says.“When I saw children on the street, I realized how lucky I was as a child.I was able to get whatever I wanted，and my every need was satisfied.” Anjali asked herself：“What can I do to h
11、elp？UNICEF stood out to me because its always on the front lines helping children in need.” After starting a UNICEF club at her school，Anjali noticed that the community responded (响应) actively.She took things a step further by applying to UNICEFs national council. “UNICEF really liked my work，” she
12、says.“Out of 3，000 applicants，they chose 6 high school students to be on the national council, and I was one of them” As a member of the council, Anjali helps organize high school UNICEF clubs around the country and provide resources so that the clubs can manage themselves. The teen also founded an
13、organization called “Activists United.” Members educate people on the dangers of guns.Anjali encourages other kids to start local clubs and organizations，too.“It takes a lot of effort, but you can get it done if youre passionate，” she says. 24Why didAnjali go to India? ATo be a volunteer. BTo see he
14、r mother. CTo spend a holiday. DTo attend a wedding. 25What has led Anjali to set up the UNICEF USAclub? AHer mothers suggestion. BHer volunteer experience. CThe situation faced by poor children. DThe encouragement from her cousin. 26What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 6 refer to? A3，0
15、00 applicants. BUNICEF officers. C6 high school students. DFounders of UNICEFs national council. 27What does the organization “Activists United” do? AIt educates people on gun safety. BIt raises money for children in need. CIt helps kids start local organizations. DIt provides support for UNICEF clu
16、bs. C Guy Raz is the king of podcasts (播客). The 44yearold NPR (National Public Radio) hosts three of Apples top20 podcasts, including Wow in the World, NPRs first podcast for kids. Raz，who is known for his lightblue eyeglasses, has entertained (使欢乐) many families across thousands of miles of road tr
17、ips. The best thing about him is that he can make any topic feel like just the thing youve always wanted to know about. Podcasts are whenever and wherever radio, Raz explained. You can listen to them whenever you want, wherever you wantin a plane, a car, or at the kitchen table. Wow in the World is
18、the brainchild of Raz and his cohost，Mindy Thomas. The show “takes” kids through time and space, reporting science news with surprising sound effects (效果)，and funny words like “exactdoritos” and “bonkerballs” When asked why the show was created，Raz said，“Mindy has two kids, and I have two kids. Both
19、 of us were really worried about how much screen time our children not only had, but wanted. We dont want kids to pay too much attention to the screen. So the idea was, Lets create something that is so good, and it competes with a video. What happened was beyond (超出) our expectations.” Raz noted tha
20、t podcasts fire the imagination in a way that screens dont. “Every single person experiences podcasts differently， ” he said. “When you watch a cartoon, for example, the pictures are given to you. Your brain doesnt have to work. When youre listening to podcasts like Wow in the World, your mind is yo
21、ur television screen. It fires up all kinds of connections in your brain.” Raz also hosts How I Built This and The TED Radio Hour, two wildly successful podcasts for older listeners. Raz said, “Theres a wow factor (要素) in every single person. What I try to do is to find exciting wow moments in the w
22、orld and make us think.” 28What can we learn about Wow in the World? AIt is NPRs first podcast. BIt was created 44 years ago. CIt mainly tells science stories. DIt is designed for school children. 29What is one reason why Raz and Mindy created Wow in the World? AThey have always been interested in p
23、odcasting. BThey wanted to satisfy the needs of their children. CThey wanted to make news more attractive to kids. DThey hoped to make kids spend less time on screens. 30What did Raz want to show by saying the words in paragraph 6? APodcasts are more enjoyable than screens. BWatching cartoons is har
24、mful to childrens brains. CPeople have different understanding of Wow in the World. DPodcasts excite childrens imagination more easily than screens. 31Which of the following can be the best title for the text? AWow in the World BFinding “Wow” in the World CGuy Raz, a WellKnown Host DPodcastsWhenever
25、 and Wherever D When you set a foot outside of your door to drop trash, go to a social event or go for a walk, thoughts like “I hope I dont see anyone I know” or “please dont talk to me” may run through your mind. Ive also said such things to myself. Sometimes, the last thing you want to do is talk
26、with someone, especially someone new. Why do we go out of our ways to avoid people? Do we think meeting new people is a waste of time? Or are we just lazy, thinking that meeting someone new really is a trouble? Communication is the key to life. We have been told that many times. Take the past genera
27、tions, like our parents, for example. They seem to take full advantage of that whole “communication” idea because they grew up talking face to face while GenerationY grew up staring at screens. We spend hours of our days sitting on Facebook. We send messages to our friends and think about all of the
28、 things we want to say to certain people that we dont have the courage to actually do in reality. Nowadays, we are so caught up in our little circle of friendsour comfort zone. We love it that they laugh at our jokes, understand our feelings and can read our minds. Most importantly, they know when w
29、e want to be alone. They just get us. Holding a conversation with someone new means agreeing with things that you dont actually believe and being someone you think they want you to beit is, as I said before, a trouble. It takes up so much energy, and at some point or another, it is too tiring. But m
30、eeting new people is important. Life is too short, so meet all the people you can meet, make the effort to go out and laugh. Remember, every “hello” leads to a smileand smile is worth a lot. 32What do we learn about the author? AHe likes to be alone. BHe feels stressed out lately. CHes active in att
31、ending social events. DHes afraid of talking to others at times. 33Whats the problem of GenerationY in the authors eyes? AThey rely on the Internet to socialize. BThey are less confident in themselves. CThey have difficulty in communicating. DThey are unwilling to make new friends. 34Why do many you
32、ng people avoid meeting new people? AThey think it troublesome. BThey are busy with their study. CThey fear to disappoint their old friends. DThey want to take time to do meaningful work. 35Why does the author write the text? ATo tell aboutthe importance of friends. BTo give tips on how to meet new
33、people. CTo encourage people to meet new people. DTo introduce the disadvantages of GenerationY. 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面的短文， 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。 We achieve our goals one step at a time, doing a little each day.So，starting your day on the right foot is most important.36
34、. Get up an hour early. People who get up early in the morning have a jump on the day.In American English，we like to say，“The early bird gets the worm.”37.This expression means that people who rise early have a head start and, therefore，are more likely to succeed. Dont answer emails or jump into soc
35、ial media as soon as you get up. Weve all done it.You see a Facebook post from a friend you havent seen for a long time.He is angry about some political issues and the heated discussion pulls you in.38.You hurry out the door so as not to be late for work.This is not the best way to start your day. E
36、xercise! Physical fitness experts and trainers often suggest some form of exercise in the morning because the middle of the day is a busy time for most people.By the days end, you may not have the time or energy to exercise.39. Think about your day at night. Take time at the end of the day to think
37、back on all the things that have happened.40.It may help you to prepare if you take a few minutes to think about what you need to do the next day. ABefore you know it, an hour has passed. BHere, if youre a bird, the worm is the reward. CAnd spend a little time to think about tomorrow. DHere are four
38、 ideas on how to start your day off right. EAvoid jumping into social media as soon as you get up. FExercising in the morning prevents that from happening. GIn fact, the morning may be the most productive part of your day. 第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选
39、项中选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。 Since I became a mother, I cannot remember when I had quality time for myself.All my time was41to looking after my family and making a living.Whenever I was invited to go out, I refused directly and told them that I had a family to care 42 As time passed, I tried to share43with my
40、 husband and kids, but I still felt that I had no44for myself.I hoped I could have an hour to do something I liked without being constantly45 46 ， after 10 years of waiting, my dream finally came true.I was told to have a(n) 47to travel to a new country.Now, I am48in a big apartment.I can do whateve
41、r I really want, but surprisingly it doesnt make me happy at all.I49my family members.In order to50the loneliness within me, I try to sleep earlier every night. Then I come to realize that making time for me doesnt51that I have to be away from those I love.I can still have a “me time”52I have the ki
42、ds around me and many chores to do.I have learned that life wouldnt be the same without the people you53around you.To my54 ， my husband and kids will55me soon and Im sure we will have a great time together. 41A.turnedBappointed CdevotedDadded 42A.aboutBfor CofDon 43A.experienceBhappiness CinterestsD
43、responsibilities 44A.moneyBspace CconsiderationDtime 45A.delayedBasked CinterruptedDignored 46A.FortunatelyBNaturally CSimilarlyDDoubtfully 47A.dreamBopportunity CchallengeDaim 48A.cheerfulBscared CupsetDalone 49A.missBunderstand CappreciateDvalue 50A.recognizeBdescribe CacceptDforget 51A.showBmean
44、CreportDexplain 52A.unlessBsince CwhileDbecause 53A.loveBremember CtrustDrespect 54A.annoyanceBshame CamazementDdelight 55A.believeBjoin CadmireDsupport 第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面的短文， 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about 56.(be) late for school
45、. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, 57.some of them looked very anxious and 58.(disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 59.the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 60.(catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus
46、 and waving his arm. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused 61.(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept 62. (ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus.
47、 I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked, “63.anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop？” A woman on the bus 64.(shout), “Oh dear! Its me.” She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and
48、the crowd of strangers 65. (sudden) became friendly to one another. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 假如你是李华， 你校的联谊学校美国乔治中学要招聘一名学生外联部志愿者， 主要负责联系和接待等工作。条件是英语水平高，能熟练操作计算机，热心为两 校服务。请你据此写一封自荐信。 注意：1.词数：80 左右；2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 参考词汇：外联部(foreign liaison department) 第二节(满分 25 分) 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成
49、一篇完 整的短文。 My husband, BJ, and I knew our cat, Willow, was beautiful, but we didnt realize she had attracted a friend until the day there was an orange cat sitting on our patio(露 台) staring in. He just sat there and was satisfied to watch Willow walking in the house and playing with us. Day after day
50、, he was there. Then one day, BJ and I decided that it was time to have a talk with the orange gentleman. He opened the patio door and the cat walked into the house naturally as if he knew we allowed him to get in. Then he played with Willow in the house. Both of them had a happy time. How could he
