1、单元综合检测单元综合检测(四四) .阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) A In the summer of 1936， Jesse Owens joined the best athletes from fifty nations to compete in the Berlin Olympic Games.Until then ， very few black athletes had competed in the Olympics for the United States.Owens was proud to be on the team.He was
2、 very sure of his ability. Owens spent one week competing in four different Olympic track and field events.And he won four gold medals in all four of the competitions.In the 100meter run，he equaled the fastest time ever run in that Olympic event.In the long jump and the 200meter run，he set new Olymp
3、ic records.And as part of a fourman team，he helped set a new world record for the 400meter relay race.He was the first American in the history of Olympic track and field events to win four gold medals in single Olympics. Owenss Olympic triumphs made him a hero.He returned home to parade(游行) in New Y
4、ork and Columbus.Businessmen paid him for the right to use his name in their stores.No one，however，offered him a permanent(固定的) job.He worked at small jobs.He and his family saw good times and bad times. Poverty was not new to Owens.He was born into a poor family， but he was lucky that he entered a
5、school where one white teacher， Charles Riley, took a special interest in him.He often brought the boy food and invited him to eat with his family.And every day before school，he taught Owens how to run like an athlete.Owens always remembered the teacher who helped change his life. In 1976 ， Gerald F
6、ord awarded Jesse Owens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.This is the highest honor an American civilian( 平 民 ) can receive.Jesse Owens died of cancer in 1980，at the age of 67. 【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了著名运动员欧文斯在奥运比赛中所取得的成 绩以及他在柏林奥运会前后的生活状况。 1Owens set new records in the following events EXCEPT Athe 400meter re
7、lay race Bthe 100meter run Cthe 200meter run Dthe long jump B细节理解题。 文章第二段说明了他在 100 米比赛中打平了在那个奥运赛 事中的最快时间，说明他没有创造新的纪录，只是平了纪录。 2The underlined word“triumphs”in Paragraph 3 probably means AchallengesBevents CstylesDvictories D词义猜测题。第二段重点介绍了杰西欧文斯在奥运比赛中所取得的成 绩，该段说明他被当作一位英雄，其原因自然是他所取得的成绩，由此推断 triumphs 应该表
8、示“胜利，成功”之意。 3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? AOwens was the only black person competing in the Olympics for the US until 1936. BOwens entered three competitions in the Berlin Olympic Games. COwens lived a rich life after the Berlin Olympic Games. DCharles Riley had a great e
9、ffect on Owenss success and life. D细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知杰西欧文斯的一位白人老师查尔 斯莱利对他产生了很大的影响，给他物质上的帮助，并教会他像运动员一样跑 步，因而改变了他的一生。 4Which of the following CANNOT be used to describe Owens? AFortunate.BConfident. CGenerous.DCompetitive. C细节理解题。通过阅读文章不难看出杰西欧文斯是幸运的，遇到了一 位很好的老师，并且他很自信并具有竞争性，但文章中没有谈到他很慷慨。 B For most of us
10、，swinging(摆动) 360 degrees around the spindle(轴) of a swing set is a distant childhood dream，but for some people in Estonia，its what they never grow out of.Not only do they still love struggling against gravity(重力)，but they actually have created a competitive sport around their favorite entertainment
11、.That sport is known as“kiiking” Swings are deep in Estonian culture，and you can still find various types of swings in villages and towns all around the country.They are used by children and adults alike，either for simple fun，or as a way for communities to bond during celebrations.So maybe it doesnt
12、 come as a big surprise that Estonia has an extreme sport based on swinging.Some people see it as dull，others as pointless，but to those who practice it，kiiking is the coolest thing in the world. The rules of kiiking are pretty simple.Competitors start swinging at a certain height，and if they can com
13、plete a full circuit(圈) around the spindle，they can try to do the same after the swing has been raised a little，and so on.Those who fail to do a full spindle are left with the result of their last successful try. Watching kiiking videos might give you the impression that its an easy sport， but Laans
14、alu，who has been practicing it since she was 8 years old，says it requires both great physical strengthstrong legs and strong armsand techniqueknowing when to stand or sit in the swing chair，when to push yourself over the spindle of the swing and how to avoid injury. Small groups of kiikers have been
15、 appearing in other countries，including the United States ， but now it is still considered as an Estonian sport.There are no international kiiking competitions yet，but Estonia has several national kiiking events throughout the year. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了竞技秋千这种运动。它的规 则非常简单。竞争者们在一定高度的秋千上开始摆动，只要他们能够围绕主轴
16、旋 转一圈，就可以尝试挑战增长几厘米的秋千，以此往复，取最后一次挑战成功的 高度作为最终结果。 5What can we know about kiiking? AIt is very easy and safe. BIt is intended for children. CIt is an international sport. DIt is developed from swinging. D细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“So maybe it doesnt come as a big surprise that Estonia has an extreme sport based o
17、n swinging.”可知答案。 6What should competitors pay attention to in kiiking according to the text? AThe strength of the swing. BThe way to push themselves. CThe time to stand or sit on the swing. DThe position where they end the sport. C推理判断题。 根据第四段内容可知， 要掌握在秋千上站起来和坐下的时 间。 7What decides the success in ki
18、iking? AThe number of circuits he completes. BThe height where he completes a full circuit. CHow long it takes to complete a full circuit. DHow long he performs on the swing. B细节理解题。根据第三段可知，选手的成功取决于他完成动作的高度。 C Teenagers fitness is now a major concern ， and physical exercise is very important.It redu
19、ces stress and improves fitness.Exercise makes your body strong， and helps you to keep the right body weight.Sports scientist Dr.Helen Lopez offers the following advice to teenagers：“First，you need to find out your present level of fitness.Then you can design a programme that will help you become he
20、althier.” Dr.Lopez suggests that there are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle.“Overweight”means that the person gets very little exercise and often has a serious weight problem.“Inactive”means that the person does not join in many physical activities， but is not seriously overwe
21、ight. “Active” refers to people who take part in sports and other physical activities，but do not have a high fitness level. According to Dr.Lopez，overweight teenagers should work out to keep healthy. “Ride a bike，play volleyball or basketball for a while，and go for a twentyminute walk each day.All t
22、hese will help to burn calories.”Inactive teenagers should do similar activities，but add some bending and stretching exercises，such as pushups and situps，starting with twenty of each a day.“Inactive people can take a little more exercise than overweight people because their bodies are stronger， ”Dr.
23、Lopez said.The same rule applies to active teenagers. Dr.Lopez suggests one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercise， together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities. “ These are really important in order to prevent injuries ， ” Dr.Lopez sai
24、d.Some weighttraining and other bodystrengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase the persons strength. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。青少年的健康是非常重要的，在文中作 者针对不同类型青少年的健康问题给出了一些具体的运动方案。 8What can we learn from the passage? AActive people always have a high fitness level. BOverweigh
25、t people always take more exercise. CInactive teenagers are not seriously overweight. DKeeping fit means changing teenagers lifestyle. C细节理解题。 由第二段第三句“Inactivemeans that the person does not join in many physical activities，but is not seriously overweight.”可知，不活跃的青 少年超重不是很严重。 9Which of the following
26、is NOT mentioned in the text? APhysical exercise can make the teenagers grow taller. BPhysical exercise can help teenagers become healthier. CPhysical exercise can help to burn up calories. DPhysical exercise can increase teenagers strength. A细节理解题。根据首段末句、第三段第三句“All these will help to burn calories.
27、”以及末段末句可知，B、C、D 三项在文中都提到了，文中并没有提到体 育运动可以让青少年长高。 10In order to prevent injuries you should do some Awalking exercisesBstreching and bending CridingDweighttraining B由第四段第一句可知，为了避免受伤，你可以做一些拉伸和弯曲运动， 故选 B。 11What is the best title for the passage? ADoing Exercise BTeenagers Fitness CDifferent Lifestyles
28、DOverweight Teenagers B标题归纳题。 本文在首段提出 “Teenagers fitness is now a major concern， and physical exercise is very important.” ，然后分析了青少年中存在的几种健康状 况并且给出了一些具体的运动方案。 由此可知这篇文章主要是讲青少年的健康问 题，所以 B 选项为最佳标题。 D How many sports stars can you name?Whether its ten or thirty，I believe that 90% of them would be male.E
29、ven in todays society ， which calls for gender equality(男女平等)，it seems that female sports stars simply dont get the same coverage(报道) as male players. TheWorldCupisthemostwidelyfollowedsportingeventinthe world.According to a report， almost 715 million people watched the final match of the 2006 FIFA
30、World Cup，a ninth of the whole population of the planet.But how many people notice the fact that the FIFA Womens World Cup has just taken place in Canada?The US team was the winner， after beating the Japanese team 5 2 in the final match.England even got a third place！ However， the England team in th
31、e mens World Cup seldom runs to the quarterfinals.While the World Cup enjoys primetime on most BBC channels，the FIFA Womens World Cup is put aside.The only time the media(媒体) made the news was when an English player scored an own goal! The inequality doesnt end with football.Just recently，Caroline W
32、ozniacki(a top Danish tennis player) complained that women dont get the same chance as men to play on the show courts at Wimbledon.In this case，I think its the luck of the draw the further you get in the competition，the more likely you are to play on the show courts.In the opening stages，it is true
33、that often only the best players will play their matches on the show courts.Womens tennis does get lots of coverage，though many complain that it isnt exciting to watch. Many people think the womens sport is often paid less attention to，but I think this is slowly starting to change.In the UK，there is
34、 a campaign called This Girl Can， which aims to get girls and women back into sports，regardless of(不管) their age， shape or sporting ability.Hopefully this campaign will encourage more people to take up and enjoy sports，and help to reduce(减少) the nations health problems. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。女子运动不受重视吗?作者认为
35、这一现 象开始慢慢改变了。 12The hidden message in Paragraph 1 is that Afemale players dont get much attention Bmale players are more likely to enjoy sports Cthere are more male players than female players Dthe media prefer to provide coverage of female sports A推理判断题。根据第一段的“Even in todays society，which calls for
36、 gender equality(男女平等)， it seems that female sports stars simply dont get the same coverage(报道) as male players.”可知，女运动员不受重视。 13The author thinks Carolines case Ais due to the level of players ability Bis another example of gender inequality Chelps womens tennis get a lot of coverage Dleads to disap
37、pointment at womens tennis A推理判断题。根据第三段的“In this case，I think its the luck of the drawthe further you get in the competition，the more likely you are to play on the show courts”可知，作者认为 Caroline 的情况应归咎于选手的能力水平。 14Whats the authors attitude toward the fixture of womens sport? ANegative.BPositive. CUnco
38、ncerned.DDoubtful. B观点态度题。根据最后一段的“Many people think the womens sport is often paid less attention to，but I think this is slowly starting to change.”可知，作者 认为女子运动受关注少这一现象开始慢慢改变了。 15Why does the author expect more women to take part in sports? ATo beat male players. BTo have a household name. CTo achie
39、ve their dreams. DTo improve their health. D推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Hopefully this campaign will encourage more people to take up and enjoy sports, and help to reduce(减少) the nations health problems”可推知，作者希望更多女士参与运动是为了增强体质。 .阅读七选五(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分) If you want to keep fit，please refer to the followin
40、g： Move More Make it a daily habit to find ways to move your body.16 Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator (电梯) Walk your dog； play with your kids.It doesnt have to be an hour in the gym or a 45minute dance class.But thats great when youre up to it.At the same time，move more. Give up Smoking E
41、ver since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health， Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products.Just recently, weve seen more and more teens smoking.Could it be the Hollywood influence?17 Take care！ Warn your children against smoking. 18 While recent studies show
42、a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease， more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝和肾) disease and cancer. Reduce Stress Easier said than done.Stress comes in many ways.19 Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walking
43、 on the beach or in a park，reading a good book，visiting a friend，listening to relaxing music，and watching a funny movie. Protect Yourself from Pollution If you cant live in a smogfree environment，at least avoid smokefilled rooms. 20 Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is bad. AKeep
44、 a Positive Mental Outlook BAvoid Excessive(过量的)Drinking CThink carefully about what you will do. DExercise outside when the smog(雾霾)rating is low. EIt seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes. FThere are many things you can do to move your arms and legs. GSome techniques given by expert
45、s are to think positive thoughts. 【语篇解读】如果我们想保持健康，可以参考以下建议：多运动、戒烟、 避免过量饮酒、减轻压力、使自己远离污染。 16F由本段主题 Move More 和本空前一句中的 find ways to move your body 可知 F 项“有很多能活动胳膊和腿的事情可以做”符合语境。 17E由本段主题 Give up Smoking 和本空前一句中的 the Hollywood influence 可知，应选 E 项。 18B本段讲的是最新研究表明每天一杯酒可以预防心脏疾病，但多于一 杯则可能会引起其他健康问题。由此可知此段建议避免
46、过量饮酒。故选 B 项。 19G本段讲的是应减轻个人压力，每天放松自己，G 项“一些专家提供 的技巧是多想一些积极的想法”符合语境。 20D由本段主题中的 Pollution 和空前的 smogfree environment.avoid smokefilled rooms 可知，应选 D 项。 .完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) When he was young，Emmett Diggs liked nothing more than boxing.He even 21 a national prize in 1961.22 at age 45，he wasnt
47、able to move as usual.Adoctor told him he had Parkinsons disease (帕金森病) At first， he thought nothing of it until one day while cleaning thefloor on his hands and knees， he found that he couldnt get up without 23After that，he began to feel 24 and showed no interest in doing anything.It was the 25 per
48、iod Emmett had experienced. One morning， Emmetts wife， Patty, shared with him a newspaper story about a man with Parkinsons disease who practiced a 26 training called Rock Steady Boxing (RSB)，which 27 shadow boxing (拳击练习) with strength training. So， Emmett decided to turn to John， the local program
49、director， for help.When they first met，John 28 Emmett boxing gloves and let him take over a heavy bag.Just putting on the gloves brought wonderful 29 back for Emmett.When John said， “Hit the bag.” Emmett did as he was told.“It felt 30 as the bag was hitting back， ” Emmett said excitedly. Soon，Emmett
50、 31 a regular RSB class of a dozen people who were dealing with Parkinsons disease like him.Emmetts boxing skillsimpressedthem all and soon they became friends.Over time，the class became something of a(n)32 group in which they could share their pains and hopes. “I had thought Parkinsons disease was
