1、外研版选择性必修第四册 Unit 1 单元检测 第一部分听力(略) 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 Theaters of the Past The Greek Theater Theaters developed in many parts of Greece.Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills.This
2、allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time.Due to this，actors placed emphasis on exaggerated(夸张的) action and speech.And colourful symbolic masks and costumes were used. The Medieval Theater The Medieval theater started in churches.Thats why medieval plays were about Bible stories.At fi
3、rst，it became a custom for priests(牧师) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter.These acts attracted large crowds.Finally the church refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again， so ordinary people began these performances outside.Performances were set in the town squa
4、re，with several stage settings around it. The Elizabethan Theater The Englands theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat of the Spanish Navy.The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage.It has three parts： the fore stage for outside scenes；the inner stage for scenes in
5、side a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes.The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes，or breaks during the play.Very little scenery was used，so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues.This led to a more poetic script，and poets beca
6、me the main source of script writing. The Restoration Theater Some of the plays told sad stories，but the majority of the plays were really funny.Many specialized machines were used to create the scene.The stage was a very clever idea，in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters(百叶窗) were pa
7、inted with the scene. 21Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills? ATo hold a large audience. BTo build a big and strong stage. CTo have a better sound effect. DTo emphasize exaggerated performances. 22In which theater could actors voices and speech help create scenes? AThe Greek Theater. BThe
8、Medieval Theater. CThe Elizabethan Theater. DThe Restoration Theater. 23What is special about the Restoration Theater? AColourful masks were used. BThe stage was smartly designed. CMost of its plays were sorrowful. DOrdinary people were the performers. 答案ACB B Ana ， her husband Mario ， and their fou
9、r-year-old son Antonio just moved to North Carolina.They need a temporary place to call “home” until they get settled into their new surroundings.So，Ana figured that she had better start looking for an apartment for them to stay in. First，Ana picked up an Apartment Book at her local newspaper stand.
10、The Apartment Book contained listings of all the major apartment complexes in her area. Ana started by looking at the prices in the advertisements for apartments in the Apartment Book.Then，she read about the amenities that each apartment complex offered.For example，some apartments had a clubhouse，a
11、gym (also called a “fitness centre”)，and a pool.After considering prices，amenities，and locations，Ana found a few apartment complexes that she liked. Ana called the apartment complexes.She set up appointments with the apartment managers to see the apartments she found interesting.Ana made five phone
12、calls in total.“Ill see you then， ” she said to the fifth apartment manager，and hung up the phone. When Mario got home (to the hotel in which they were staying) from work，Ana showed him the list of apartments.“These look good，” he said. “Mommy ， let me see ， ” said Antonio ， whom Mario had just brou
13、ght home from childcare.Ana showed Antonio the pictures of the apartments. The next day，while Mario was at work and Antonio was at childcare，Ana visited the apartment complexes.After visiting all five，she found that she liked the fifth one the best.It was near a good school system for her son， and i
14、t was near her and her husbands workplace.She went home and discussed it with her husband ， and they decided that they wanted to rent the apartment.The next day，they called the manager of the apartment complex and told him that they would like the apartment. The manager asked them to sign a rental c
15、ontract and pay a security deposit so that if any damage was done to the apartment while they were in it，the security deposit would pay for it.They signed the rental contract and paid the security deposit. Finally，they had a place to stay. 24Which of the following is not an amenity? AClubhouse.BFitn
16、ess centre. CPool.DHigh ceilings. 25What didAna consider while looking through the Apartment Book? APrices.BAmenities. CLocations.DAll of the above. 26Why is the security deposit needed when people rent a house? ABecause it ensures that a renter will pay the rent on time. BBecause it ensures that a
17、renter will not have pets on the property. CBecause it ensures that any damage done to the apartment will be paid for by the renter. DBecause it ensures that any damage done to the apartment is kept to a minimum. 27What do we know aboutAna? AShe was a smart and organized wife. BShe signed the rental
18、 contract on her own. CShe bought a home for her family in Carolina. DHer husband worked in a hotel. 答案DDCA C About two months ago，Xing Yan started experiencing insomnia for the first time. “It developed suddenly.I was under heavy pressure from work at the time.I could not fall asleep at all at nigh
19、t，and was wide awake until dawn.I tried not to think of the things that were troubling me and forget them，but the thoughts quickly returned，making it even harder for me to fall asleep，” said the bank employee from Fushun，Liaoning Province. Before the insomnia developed， Xing had regularly experience
20、d less serious related disorders， such as taking a long time to fall asleep.He believes his tendency to worry may be the cause of his insomnia. In addition to feeling tired during the day ， Xing feels he is experiencing the physical consequences of insomnia，such as an unexplained stomach ache. “I be
21、came very frightened when I realized I could not sleep every day ， ” said the 40-year-old ， who has been admitted to Peking University Sixth Hospital in Beijing for treatment.“I may be ruined if this situation continues.” In an attempt to overcome his problem，Xing plans to strictly follow the advice
22、 of his doctor， such as getting up and going to bed at fixed times，and taking medication. Sun Hongqiang，director of the Sleep Medicine Centre at the hospital，said his team has seen a constant rise in the number of patients with sleeping disorders in recent years. Despite seeing about 100 patients ev
23、ery day，the 12 doctors at the centre are unable to meet demand，which means many patients endure a long wait before they can consult a physician， according to Sun. “Globally， the incidence of sleep disorders is rising， ” he said.“In China， about 30 percent of the population has sleep disorders，while
24、around 10 percent frequently experience insomnia.” It is unclear what is behind the rise in the number of people with sleep disorders，but the problem may be linked with factors such as personality ， brain-related illnesses and disturbed lifestyles，he added. 28What is the meaning of the underlined wo
25、rd “insomnia”？ ABeing unable to sleep. BStaying up late. CLow sleep quality. DTaking a long time to fall asleep. 29Whats Xings occupation? AAdoctor. BAbank employee. CAstudent from Peking University. DAphysician. 30What can be inferred from Sun Hongqiangs words? AAbout 30% of the Chinese suffer from
26、 insomnia. BDoctors are too busy to see people with insomnia. CPhysicians are in high demand in the battle against insomnia. DThe causes of insomnia include brain-related illnesses and disturbed lifestyles. 31What can be the best title of the passage? AInsomniaATerrible Disease BInsomniaAn Increasin
27、g Incident CDoctorsIn Great Demand DSleep disorderA Constant Phenomenon 答案ABCB D A PG-13 rating is a stricter warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the film.A PG-13 film may go beyond the PG rating in theme， violence，nudity(裸露)，language，a
28、dult activities or other elements，but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the film by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13 ， although activities shown in the film related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the film.Any drug use will initially
29、require at least a PG-13 rating.More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating ， but such nudity in PG-13 rated film generally will not be sexually oriented.There may be violence scene in a PG-13 movie ，but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A single use of
30、 one of the rude words in a film，though only as an expletive(感叹语)，initially requires at least a PG-13 rating.More than one such bad word requires an R rating，as must even one of those words used in a sexual context.The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a film PG-13 if，based on a special vote b
31、y a two-thirds majority，the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the film is easily neglected. 32What is the main goal of this passage? ATo discuss var
32、ious movie ratings. BTo explain various movie ratings. CTo explain the difference between PG-13 and R movie ratings. DTo explain the PG-13 movie rating. 33According to PG-13 rating，the theme of the movie. Ahas little impact on its rating Bhas a large impact on its rating Cshould be entertaining Dsho
33、uld be suitable for children 34From Paragraph 2，we can learn that drug usage. Ashould not be allowed in movies Bis dangerous Cmakes a PG-13 rating necessary Dis not appropriate for children under 13 35What does a movie with two or more uses of bad words require? AAPG rating.BAPG-13 rating. CAn R rat
34、ing.DAn NC-17 rating. 答案DACC 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。 Most of us in China are used to paying for everything with our phones.36At least，this was the case for Lim Swee Say from Singapore，who found his first experience with Chinese payment methods quit
35、e impressive.Lim was waiting in line to buy nuts at a street stall(货摊) in Shanghai and saw other customers show their phones and take the nuts without giving cash.37 It seems that Singapore falls behind in mobile payments.Some Chinese tourists find it inconvenient when they have to use cash in Singa
36、pore. 38According to Xinhua News Agency，many countries now accept mobile payment services for Chinese tourists，with WeChat Pay covered in 13 overseas countries and regions and Alipay over 200.Its now common to see the familiar green or blue logos in tourist destinations around the world，from a tiny
37、shop in the Scottish Highlands to a huge department store in New York. Mobile payments are now a normal part of life in China，and the trend is sweeping other nations.According to Forrester Research， in America， mobile payments rose by 37 per cent in 2016. 39 This may be partly because western mobile
38、 payment services require businesses to install expensive equipment before customers can use them.40 AHe was trying to figure out how they got paid. BForeign tourists dont like to pay with their mobile phones. CBut in China，all it takes is a QR code(二维码) and a phone. DSoon after，he realized that the
39、 customers were using WeChat Pay. EStill，Chinese mobile payments were nearly 50 times greater than those in the US. FBut for foreign visitors who arent familiar with this method，it may seem strange. G The popularity of Chinese mobile payments has pushed some foreign companies to accept them. 36F 37D
40、 38G 39E 40C 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。 Taking care of yourself is not being selfish.By caring enough to41your body well，you will be in42shape to take care of those around you. Believe in yourself and your ability.Make a list of43cha
41、nges that you have made in the past.It is easier to achieve a goal when you are44. Seek out a friend or coworker who will make you feel comfortable.45friends is a happy thing in the world.Regular phone calls ， emails or visits over coffee could46your friendship. 47yourself when you make simple chang
42、es that in the end will48in achieving your overall goal.Celebration is part of successful change.Remember to49you motivated. Adopt eating and physical activity habits that can become part of your50.Have a backup plan51those days when your plans to eat well and be active are challenged.If you cant wa
43、lk52the weather，have an exercise video to use. Go on a53.Work and family are two most important things in peoples lives.People try to tackle the two things at once，54most of them fail.Just as an old saying goes：People who know how to rest55how to work.Go out with your family and have a good time. 41
44、A.seeBtake CuseDtreat 42A.betterBworse CbiggerDsmaller 43A.successfulBlittle CstrangeDfew 44A.optionalBparticular CdynamicDoptimistic 45A.TakingBMaking CSharingDPlaying 46A.createBruin CbenefitDforget 47A.RewardBPick CPassDInstruct 48A.introduceBgain CfindDresult 49A.foundBpass CbuildDkeep 50A.famil
45、yBfriendship CobjectDlifestyle 51A.toBon CforDoutside 52A.out ofBdue to Caway fromDon to 53A.tripBtalk CstoryDmeeting 54A.andBbut CbecauseDso 55A.studyBaccept CknowDdiscuss 41-55 DAADB CADDD CBABC 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 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Numerous Chinese cultural and art tre
46、asures have been put on show in many parts of the world over the past years，showcasing the fantastic Chinese civilization on the global stage and 56.(promote) cultural exchanges. In December 2018， New Zealands national museum started a four-month exhibition， where both terracotta warriors(兵马俑) and m
47、ore than 160 ancient antique pieces 57.(make) of gold，jade and bronze were displayed.On the opening day，local citizens 58.(line) up to enjoy this “once in a lifetime” experience.The exhibition,59.provided visitors with some knowledge of long standing Chinese civilization，was 60.(high) appreciated fo
48、r the individuality of each terracotta warrior and the unbelievable creativity needed to build the army. Treasures showing the lives of emperors and empresses from the Qing Dynasty also went on display in museums in Washington.D.C.and Moscow in 2019 61.over 100 pieces put on show， including realisti
49、c 62.(painting)， furnishings and jewelry from the Palace Museum in Beijing.The exhibition was also 63.huge success. Chinese and foreign museums have been making exchanges to encourage dialogue between civilizations and foster peoples 64.(understand) of and engagement with cultures that interest 65.(
50、they)It is an important job for museums to bring the world closer. 56promoting 57made 58lined 59which 60highly 61with 62paintings 63a 64understanding 65them 第四部分写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校外籍教师 Mr Brown 在英语戏剧社纳新期间协助招募新 成员。请你用英语给 Mr Brown 写一封电子邮件表示感谢，同时请他推荐话剧表演的剧目并 给以指导。内容包括： 1感谢帮助； 2请
