1、UNIT 4HISTORYAND TRADITIONS (满分：100 分建议用时：90 分钟) 第一部分单项选择(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) ()1.He knew clearly that the _ he offered would stand up in the court. AevidenceBevident CevidentlyDevidences ()2.The woman as well as her younger sister _ an English teacher. AareBis CbeDwere ()3.Young as he was，John
2、 was equal _ the important task. AinBto ConDof ()4._ a reward for her help，I sent her some fresh fruit. AAsBWhat CLikeDThat ()5.A great amount of money _ to a university by an ordinary worker，which aroused public attention. Awas donatedBdonated CdonatesDdonating ()6.His car _ on the way，and that was
3、 why he was late for the meeting. Abroke away fromBbroke down Cbroke upDbroke into ()7.Maria has written two novels，both of _ have been made into television series. AwhereBthat CwhichDwhose ()8.You can visit the page and join _the celebration. AtoB/ CinDup ()9.When the little girl was asked such a _
4、question，she stood there with a _look on her face. Apuzzling；puzzledBpuzzled；puzzling Cpuzzled；puzzledDpuzzling；puzzling ()10.The discovery of new evidence led to the thiefs _. Abeing caughtBcatching Cto catchDcatch ()11.These green barriers not only change the look of Beijing but also defend it _ t
5、he desert. AofBfrom CforDabout ()12.The Tower Bridge，_ in the 1890s，still plays an important role in London traffic. AconstructBconstructing CconstructedDto construct ()13.If _，Mr. Smith，who is rich in experience，will turn out to be an excellent manager. AchooseBchose CchosenDto choose ()14.Have you
6、 ever had a case where someone accused your journalists( 记 者)_getting the wrong end of the stick. AtoBin CwithDof ()15.Many poets and artists have drawn their inspiration from _nature. AaBan CtheD/ 【答案】15ABBAA610BCCAA 1115BCCDD 第二部分阅读理解(满分 30 分) 第一节(共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分) A Quite a few years ago,
7、as I celebrated my 25th birthday with a party, I was surprised to receive an unusual present.The gift giver smiled widely and said loudly, “Its a nice, strong plant, so even you cant kill it.” I was well known in my circle of friends as an “antigardener” how was I going to care for this piece of gre
8、enery? For four years the plant received little care.I felt guilty (内疚的) just looking at it! As a nongardener, my offers to look after friends houses were met with laughter, “We appreciate (感激) the offer but, really, we dont want to come home to a dead garden！” It didnt occur to (想到) them that I jus
9、t had no interest in having a garden.It was a choice, not a failing. Some time later my husband accepted a job in Belgium.Because I couldnt throw away a gift, I decided to ask my neighbour to care for my plant. Our lovely house in Belgium had a beautiful garden.Slowly gardening became a part of my d
10、aily life, teaching me to slow down and to be happy in the silence of the garden.It was with regret that I left that garden to return to Sydney some months later. Back home life soon went back to normal.Then one day, it occurred to me that I could start my own little garden.So, I went to collect my
11、unwanted plant from my neighbour.I took the plant home, watered it and watched as its leaves turned from a lifeless yellow to a rich green within weeks.Many years on, I still dont know the name of my first plant, but I do know that as it grows, so do IIt symbolises a change in me when I stopped list
12、ening to the voices around me and started to believe in myself. ()16.When the author received a plant as a birthday gift, she felt _. AfunnyBguilty CexcitedDdispleased ()17.What did the authors friends think of her? AHer antigardening was a weakness. BShe was bored with gardening. CShe was a good ho
13、usekeeper. DHer dead garden was ugly. ()18.How did the author deal with the plant before moving away? AShe threw it away. BShe asked for help. CShe left it in the house. DShe gave it to a neighbour as a gift. ()19.The authors stay in Belgium made her _. Amiss her days back in Sydney Bfeel sorry for
14、her first plant Cfall in love with gardening Dbecome strangely silent ()20.What does the author want to tell us from her experience? AWe should try to be perfect. BDont be afraid of making mistakes. CWe should learn to make clear choices. DDont refuse something youve never tried. 【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。从不喜欢园艺
15、到喜欢，这期间除了喜好的改变还有观念的 转变。 16D推理判断题。根据第二段的“I was well known in my circle of friends as an “anti gardener” how was I going to care for this piece of greenery”和最后一段的“my unwanted plant”可知， 对于不喜欢园艺的作者来说， 生日时收到的礼物竟是一株植物， 她当然不太高兴。 17A推理判断题。根据第四段的“It didnt occur to themnot a failing”可知，作者的 朋友认为她不喜欢园艺是个缺点。 18B
16、细节理解题。根据第五段的“I decided to ask my neighbour to care for my plant.”和 最后一段的“I went to collect my unwanted plant from my neighbour.I took the plant home.”可知， 作者去比利时之前请邻居帮忙照看植物。 19C推理判断题。倒数第二段描述了作者在比利时期间感受到园艺带来的诸多益处 并在离开前对花园恋恋不舍。由此可知，作者在比利时的这段时间使她爱上了园艺。 20D推理判断题。作者一开始对园艺不感兴趣，然而一次搬家的经历让她爱上了园 艺。由此可知，作者是想告诉
17、我们不要拒绝没有尝试过的事情。 B Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean currents(洋流)Most do it using satellites(卫星) and other hightech equipment.However，ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way by studying movements of random(随意的) floating garbage.A scientist with many years exper
18、ience，he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States.There were so many shoes that people were setting up swap meets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear. Ebbesme
19、yer found out in his researches that the shoesabout 60,000 in totalfell into the ocean in a shipping accident.He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back.As expected，the company told him that they didnt.Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great experiment.If he learned when an
20、d where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed，he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents. The Pacific Northwest is one of the worlds best areas for beachcombing(海滩搜寻)because winds and currents join here，and as a result，there is a group of serious beachcombers in
21、the area.Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed.In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes.With this data， he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean current
22、s，and publish the findings of their study. As the result of his work ， Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean.He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts，with 500 subscribers from West Africa
23、to New Zealand.They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves. ()21.The underlined phrase “swap meets” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _. Afitting roomsBtrading fairs Cbusiness talksDgroup meetings ()22.Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe company to find out _. Awhat caused
24、the shipping accident Bwhen and where the shoes went missing Cwhether it was all right to use their shoes Dhow much they lost in the shipping accident ()23.How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption? ABy collecting information from beachcombers. BBy studying the shoes found by beachcombers. CBy searchi
25、ng the web for ocean currents models. DBy researching ocean currents data in the library. ()24.Ebbesmeyer is most famous for _. Atraveling widely the coastal cities of the world Bmaking records for any lost objects on the sea Crunning a global currents research association Dphoning about any doubtfu
26、l objects on the sea ()25.What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage? ATo call peoples attention to ocean pollution. BTo warn people of shipping safety in the ocean. CTo explain a unique way of studying oceancurrents. DTo give tips on how to search for lost objects on the beach. 【语篇解读
27、】本文为科普类说明文，介绍了海洋专家 Curtis Ebbesmeyer 通过收集在海上 丢失的鞋子的信息来证实对洋流模式的猜想这一独特的研究洋流的方法。 21B词义猜测题。根据后半句提示“to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.” 可知，是要把鞋子左右脚配起来出售或试穿。故选 B。 22 C推理判断题。 根据第二段“He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back.As expected, the company told him that
28、they didnt.”可知，Ebbesmeyer 想知道公司是 否想收回这些鞋子。故选 C。 23 A细节理解题。 根据第二段“If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed, he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.”和第三段 “In a year he collected reliable information on 1,600 shoes.”可知， Ebbesmeyer 通过收集鞋
29、子的信 息来证实对洋流模式的猜想。故选 A。 24B细节理解题。根据最后一段“As the result of his work, Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean.” 可知，Ebbesmeyer 以收集海上丢失物品并为其做记录而出名。故选 B。 25C主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a spe
30、cial wayby studying movements of random floating garbage.”推出全文主旨。故选 C。 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) Are you always late for school because you cant wake up at the right time？_26_ Dont worry.Here are some ways to help you have a great morning routine. _27_ Put all of your books，papers and other school
31、 requirements inside your schoolbag the night before.Watch the weather forecast to see what you should wear the next day. Make sure you wake up at an early hour.Wake up at least thirty minutes or earlier before the school starts._28_ Its also helpful to use an alarm clock to help you wake up.Dont se
32、t your alarm too late.And remember not to set your alarm too early just to give yourself an excuse to hit the snooze button. Go straight to the bathroom to brush your teeth and wash your face.This is a good start for keeping nice and clean during the school day.If you want，take a quick shower._29_ H
33、ave a quick breakfast available.Make sure you like what you have for breakfast._30_ If you dont have enough time to prepare，choosing bread，eggs，yogurt，and fruit as your breakfast is also a good idea.It wont take you much time to make such a nutritious breakfast. APrepare everything in advance. BMake
34、 sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep. COnly in this way can you have plenty of time to get ready. DDo you always have a great morning routine before school? EBut always remember that any breakfast is better than none. FIt will make you smell and feel better throughout the whole day. GOr are you a
35、lways rushing into getting ready in the school morning? 【语篇解读】本文是说明文，主要介绍了使你在上学日的早晨有条不紊地出门的几条建 议。 26G此空设于段中，与第一句是并列关系。根据后面的“Dont worry.”可推测，此句 应和第一句并列，都是描述在上学日的早上可能会出现的一些不好的状况。 27A此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容都是围绕此句展开的，指出 要提前把东西准备好。 28C此空设于段中，对上一句进行解释。上句指出要提前至少三十分钟起床，此句 解释原因，因为只有这样，你才能有充足的时间准备一切。 29F此空设于段尾
36、，与上文存在逻辑上的指代关系。此句中的“It”指代的是上文提 到的“take a quick shower”。 30E此空设于段中，是一个过渡句。本段前一句指出要确保你喜欢你的早餐，后一 句讲如果你没有充足的时间准备早餐，把面包、鸡蛋等作为早餐也是一个不错的选择，故可 推测此处讲要记住有早餐总比没有好。 第三部分完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixedrace friend killed herself and she wo
37、n the crown _31_. Miyamoto decided to use her newfound _32_ to help fight racial discrimination(种族歧 视) “I was prepared for the _33_.I didnt feel any added pressure because the reason I took part in the contest was my friends death.My goal was to _34_ awareness of racial discrimination，” added Miyamo
38、to.“Now I have a great platform to _35_ that message as the first black Miss Universe Japan.” After Miyamotos victory， many critics _36_ the title should have gone to what they called a “pure” Japanese rather than a “haafu” (the Japanese word used to describe mixed race) Miyamoto who turns heads in
39、Japan with her _37_ skin admitted she has had to toughen up.“I used to get bullied as a kid but Ive got mentally _38_ to protect myself，” said the model.“When I was small I tried not to bring attention to myself but now I say what I feel.I want to start a(n) _39_，” Miyamoto said. “Its possible that
40、some conservative(保守的) people might feel I dont _40_ the traditional Japanese image to represent the country，” said Miyamoto.“ But I certainly have the chance to be a pioneer and its a(n) _41_ opportunity for Japan to become more globally aware.In Japan there are _42_ any black models or TV personal
41、ities.Hopefully I can help create a Japan where anyone can make things happen.” But despite her noble intentions Miyamoto has no plans to _43_ government officials just yet.“Id like to use my position to become a leader ， ” she smiled.“Im like a sponge( 海 绵)always _44_ new things.But I havent though
42、t too deeply about _45_ yet.Its still a bit early to think about becoming Prime Minister！” ()31.A.unexpectedlyBeventually CunwillinglyDaccidentally ()32.A.companyBorganization CgovernmentDfame ()33.A.criticismBcompetition CpositionDblame ()34.A.requireBobtain CbringDraise ()35.A.passBdeliver Cdescri
43、beDrefuse ()36.A.admittedBpraised CcomplainedDregretted ()37.A.blackBwhite CyellowDbrown ()38.A.braverBstronger CwiserDsmarter ()39.A.operationBexperiment CattemptDrevolution ()40.A.fitBmake CdeserveDbuild ()41.A.difficultBunnecessary CluckyDexcellent ()42.A.usuallyBsurely ChardlyDobviously ()43.A.l
44、ive onBfight with Ctake overDrun for ()44.A.absorbingBproducing CprotectingDaccepting ()45.A.marriageBpolitics CresponsibilityDsuccess 【语篇解读】本文是记叙文，主要介绍了与种族歧视作斗争的相关情况。 31B根据句意可知，Ariana Miyamoto 参加了日本环球小姐选美比赛并最终获得第一 名。故选 B。 32D获得日本环球小姐选美比赛并最终获得第一名后，Ariana Miyamoto 决定用她的 这个名望来与种族歧视作斗争。故选 D。 33A根据下文“It
45、s possible that some conservative(保守的) people might feel I dont _40_ the traditional Japanese image to represent the country”可知，因为很多保守的日本人认 为 Ariana Miyamoto 是黑人，不能代表整个国家的形象，所以批评这个大赛的冠军不应该让 一个黑人获得。但 Ariana Miyamoto 表示她已经为这些批评做好了准备。故选 A。 34DAriana Miyamoto 的目标是提高人们对种族歧视的意识。故选 D。 35B因为获得了冠军，有了名望，所以 Ar
46、iana Miyamoto 用这个平台来传递信息，让 人们重视种族歧视的问题。故选 B。 36C因为许多批评家认为冠军应该给予纯种的日本人而不是混血儿，所以这些批评 家在抱怨。故选 C。 37 A第二段中的“as the first black Miss Universe Japan”说明了 Ariana Miyamoto 是黑色 人种。故选 A。 38B上面一句中的“she has had to toughen up”提示了答案。故选 B。 39D由尽力不引人注目到现在的想到就说，Ariana Miyamoto 想开始革新了。故选 D。 40A因为 Ariana Miyamoto 是黑色人种
47、，所以保守人士认为她不适合代表整个日本的 传统形象。故选 A。 41DAriana Miyamoto 获得了选美大赛的冠军，这对于日本来说是一个引起全球注目 的绝好机会。故选 D。 42C根据上文内容可知，批评家认为 Ariana Miyamoto 是黑色人种，不应该成为选美 大赛的冠军，因为在日本几乎没有黑人模特和电视名人。故选 C。 43D尽管现在 Ariana Miyamoto 有很高的名声，但她暂时没有竞选政府官员的打算。 故选 D。 44A海绵是吸水的。故选 A。 45B根据本段内容可知，Ariana Miyamoto 暂时没有竞选政府官员的打算，所以她对 政治没有深远的考虑。故选
48、B。 第四部分语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) There are all kinds of festivals throughout the world.Festivals are held 46._ (satisfy) and please the ancestors, to honour some famous people or important 47_ (event), and to express peoples gratitude to the God for bringing them a year of plenty.For example,
49、in India, October 2 is 48._ national festival to honour Mohandas Gandhi, the leader 49._ helped gain Indias 50_(depend) from Britain.51._(tradition), in China the Spring Festival, which 52._(celebrate) in January or February, is the most 53._(energy) and important because it is a festival that looks
50、 forward 54._ the coming of spring.Why are all these festivals everywhere? Because during the festivals, people can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other, 55._(forget) all the daily struggle and demands for a while. 【语篇解读】本文为说明文，主要介绍了全世界各国举办节日的目的，并举例说明。 46to satisfy考查非谓语动词。根据下文的并列不
