1、新外研版高中英语新外研版高中英语 选择性必修二选择性必修二 Unit 1Growing up 单元测试单元测试 (考试时间:(考试时间:120 分钟分钟分值:分值:150 分)分) 一、根据汉语提示写出正确的单词(每小题根据汉语提示写出正确的单词(每小题 0.5 分,共分,共 5 分)分) 1. There is a great deal of _ (证据) that music activities can help different parts of the brain. 2. Regular sleep habits and relaxation will help regulate
2、the body, promoting your _ (消化). 3. Be certain to eat slowly and _(咀嚼) your food well for the good of your health. 4. The local government is set to adjust the monthly minimum _ (工资) standard according to the economic development level next year. 5. Without the new paints and the new technique, we w
3、ould not be able to see so many great _ (杰作) for which this period is famous. 6. The experience created a very special _ (纽带) between us. 7. Those naughty boys are always getting into trouble. What _ (烦人的) boys. 8. We _ (珍视) the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. 9. He quickl
4、y involved himself in local _ (政治). 10. Good literature exposes children to correct sentence patterns, standard story structures, and _ (各种各样的) word usage. 二、用所给单词的正确形式填空(每小题二、用所给单词的正确形式填空(每小题 0.5 分,共分,共 5 分)分) 1. I plan to give you something _ (memorize) for your birthday. 2. It is a good plan in t
5、heory, but it remains _ (see) whether it works in practice. 3. Those artists leave a towering legacy ( 遗 产 ) of art and will be remembered for their lifelong _ (devote) to art. 4. In your last letter, we read stories _ (concern) visitors from your country. 5. Since 1949, peoples living standards _ (
6、raise), causing a big rise in population. 6. There are many false advertisements that tempt consumers _ (purchase) fake products. 7. To lead a better life is the Partys _ (commit) to the people. 8. Its common knowledge that its _ (legal) to hunt and kill rare animals. 9. I missed the train, _ (conse
7、quence) was late for class. 10. From what he says I can _ (conclusion) that he has not much interest in it. 三、选择合适的短语,并用其正确形式,完成句子(每小题三、选择合适的短语,并用其正确形式,完成句子(每小题 1 分,共分,共 5 分)分) 1. Children may learn to _some money if they are given a great amount of pocket money. in the act of, be distinguished for,
8、 lay aside, be concerned with, glance at 2. When I passed by the park this morning, Lucy was _ doing exercise in it. 3. She took her eyes off the road to _ me. 4. Mo Yan _his good knowledge of literature. 5. The theory of relativity _ two seemingly opposite ideas. 四、阅读理解四、阅读理解(每小题(每小题 2 分,共分,共 30 分)
9、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 I was reading these interesting stories behind a group of great logos in the world. Personally Nike is my favorite one its so simple. And I liked the stories behind them, which made me forget all other things. McDonalds, Apple, Mercedes Benz and Adidas own
10、great logos as well, and they are among my favorites. Nike In the Greek myth, Nike is the goddess of victory and the source of inspiration for soldiers. This logo represents the wing in the famous statue of the Greek goddess. Nikes logo was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for $35, and was regis
11、tered as a trademark in 1995. McDonalds The logo was designed in 1962 by Jim Schindler to resemble the arch-shaped (拱形的) signs on the side of the companys then walk-up hamburger stand. Later on, the two golden arches were combined together to form the “M”. The McDonalds name was added to the logo in
12、 1968. Apple There are different stories behind Apples logo. The first logo was a reference to the religious story of Adam and Eve, in which the apple represented the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. One year later, the second logo was designed in 1977 by Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne, and it described
13、 Sir Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. This logo didnt stay long. One year later it was replaced almost immediately by graphic designer Rob Janoffs “rainbow apple”, a rainbow-colored silhouette ( 轮 廓 ) of an apple with a bite taken out of it. And then the rainbow-colored apple was replaced b
14、y the one-colored logo in 1998. It has not been changed so far. Mercedes Benz The Mercedes Benz logo, which was originally created by Gottlieb Daimler in 1909, consists of a simple description of a three-pointed star that represents its rule of the land, the sea and the air. The company was founded
15、by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach. Mercedes is the name of Maybachs elder daughter, while Benz came as a result of a combination with Benz, Cie and DMG in 1926. Adidas The Adidas logo, which was created by the founder of the company Adi Dassler, represents mountains, pointing towards the chall
16、enges that are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved. The logo was used for the first time in 1967. 1. We can learn thatApples present logo is _. A. the religious story ofAdam and Eve B. a bitten apple with only one color C. Newtons sitting under an apple tree D. the rainbow-colored bitten apple
17、 2. _ stands for the rule of the land, the sea and the air. A. Nikes logoB. Apples logo C. The Mercedes logoD. The Adidas logo 3. Which of the following time orders describes the births of the great logos? A. Mercedes Benz McDonaldsNike Apple. B. Nike McDonalds Apple Mercedes Benz. C. McDonalds Appl
18、e Nike Mercedes Benz. D. Nike Mercedes Benz McDonalds Apple. B My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most kids swam there, and there were plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety. Still, the firefighters first words “You need to come
19、 up here to the Stillwater River” made me catch my breath and his follow-up words gave me relief: “Your son is OK.” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine. I hurried
20、 over to him. “You OK?” I asked. “Yeah,” was all that he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest. The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without he
21、sitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore. In an age in which the word “hero” is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centered, but that didnt mean they have no desire
22、 to do good. Still shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from himbut he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “Whats for supper?” I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. T
23、he next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep. 4. Why did the mother allow her son to swim t
24、here? A. Because he was an excellent swimmer. B. Because the water of the river was shallow. C. Because he was old enough to swim. D. Because the rocks could be of help if there is danger. 5. The underlined part “who tends to play his cards close to his vest” probably means _. A. Anton is a boy fond
25、 of swimming with other kids B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks C. Anton always has a desire to help others D. Anton seldom changes his mind 6. In the mothers eyes, what her son did was _. A. dangerous but interestingB. unexpected and courageous C. meaningful but difficult D. awful
26、and absurd 7. What might be the best title for the passage? A. My son, my heroB. Anton, a silent boy C. Agood deedD. Aproud mother C Can you imagine what 680,000 tons of food look like? Thats the amount of food wasted in Britain each year, and at the top of the list of wasted food is bread. In the B
27、ritish diet, bread appears in every meal. It is eaten for breakfast, used for sandwiches for lunch and put in soups at dinner.Almost everyone in Britain buys bread. Bread is so important to the British that they use the word “bread” to mean “money” and the word “loaf” (一条面包) to mean “head”. So lets
28、use our “loaves” to understand why so much “bread” is wasted! Even though bread is still sold in such a popular way and in such a large amount, that doesnt mean its made full use of. It seems people are simply buying much more than they need, so they throw away the bread that they dont need. Baker C
29、hris Young explains that the British arent valuing their bread because bread is no longer respected. “None of the bread that is thrown away is real breadhomemade or carefully-made bread, but is bought from the bread shop.” Another baker Mark Boyle agrees. “If you make something by yourself, you dont
30、 want to waste it because you know how much energy youve put into it. But although home baking is a nice idea, for many its out of their ability because they have to work such long hours every day that they dont have time to make bread by themselves at home. So they simply buy bread and just bring i
31、t home to eat.” Perhaps the British should try to bake bread by themselves, which can probably make their dustbins lighter. 8. What can we infer from the passage? A. Bread plays an important part in British diet. B. Different British people like different foods. C. Bread will become less popular in
32、Britain. D. Bread is the favorite food for the British. 9. If a British boss says to his workers “Please bring your loaves here,” he _. A. wants his workers to eat healthily B. advises his workers to buy more bread C. asks his workers to work more cleverly D. promises to give his workers more money
33、10. Mark Boyle believes that the British throw away much bread mainly because _. A. they are tired of eating bread B. they are too rich to value bread C. they dont like the taste of bread D. they dont put any energy into making bread 11. Many British people fail to make bread by themselves at home b
34、ecause _. A. they are very busy B. they dont earn much money C. they become lazier than before D. they dont know how to bake bread D Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be
35、 spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked. Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and envir
36、onments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible. Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified
37、and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be mor
38、e than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellite
39、s for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry! While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent membe
40、rs of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the cha
41、nce to save ourselves might not exist. While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the f
42、uture. 12. Why does the author mention the questions? A. To express his doubts. B. To compare different ideas. C. To introduce points for discussion. D. To describe the conditions on Earth. 13. What is the reason for exploring space based on? A. Humans are nature born to do so. B. Humans have the te
43、ndency to fight. C. Humans may find new sources of food. D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place. 14. The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _. A. survival chancesB. unexpected benefits C. potential resourcesD. physical possessions 15. Which of the statements can bes
44、t sum up the passage? A. Space exploration has created many wonders. B. Space exploration provides the best value for money. C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology. D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. 五、五、七选五七选五(每小题(每小题 2 分,共分,共 10 分)分) Lots of people
45、 find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock.1Heres how to make one. 2In order to make a change, you need to decide why its important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your
46、 family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make. Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time
47、 to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.3Thats a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer. Keep your sleep/ wake schedule on weekends. If youre tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Satu
48、rday could sound wonderful. But compensating (补偿) on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.4 Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After youve tried a new method for a week, take a look at you
49、r record.5If not, take another look at other methods you could try. A. Get a sleep specialist. B. Find the right motivation. C.Abetter plan for sleep can help. D.And consider setting a second alarm. E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up. F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no m
50、atter the day. G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the caf to get coffee. 六、完形填空六、完形填空(每小题(每小题 1.5 分,共分,共 30 分)分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。 When our teacher asked us to think about someone who changed our life, I right away thought of my cousin Angela. Angela wa