1、UNIT 2单元测试卷单元测试卷 (满分：100 分建议用时：90 分钟) 第一部分单项选择(15 分) ()1Nervously _ challenges, I know I will whisper to myself the two simple words “Be yourself.” AfacedBfaced with Cfacing withDto face ()2Though modesty be a _， yet bashfulness(胆怯) is a vice. AvirtueBmoral CdilemmaDsaving ()3His determination carri
2、ed him _ the hard times. AoutBon CthroughDoff ()4They are likely to _ positively to the presidents request for aid. AillustrateBrespond CcomplainDreject ()5In a good _， both husband and wife work hard to solve any problems that arise. AmarriageBclinic CresponseDoperation ()6Typically, people tend _
3、mistakes when tired. Ato makeBmaking Cto be madeDbeing made ()7Staying up too often will do great _ to peoples health. AtenseBdespair CwoundDharm ()8On May 13th Mr Obamas envoy, George Mitchell, resigned _. Ain caseBapart from Cin despairDfirst aid ()9He ran slightly. Sometimes hed trip _ his own fe
4、et and fall down hard. AoverBoff CintoDaway ()10In 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels _ in Britain. AillustratedBcarried CharvestedDpublished ()11She told me _the news that she would set off forAustralia. Ain whisperBin a whisper CwhisperedDwhispering ()12The young nurse w
5、as very nervous when she _ in her first operation. Awas assistedBwas assisting Cis assistingDwould assist ()13He was just about to sit down when he felt something_ near his feet. AmoveBmoved Cto moveDmoving ()14 The library was built _those who carried our country through the hardship. Ain memory of
6、Bin celebration of Cin search ofDin control of ()15 If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, _even more oxygen to get to your muscles and your brain. AallowingBallowed Cto allowDallow 【答案】15 BACBA610ADCAD1115 BBDAA 第二部分阅读(30 分) 第一节阅读理解(20 分) A Ieoh Ming Pei, one of
7、the last great modernist architects, has died aged 102Although he worked mostly in the United States, Pei will always be remembered for a European project: his redevelopment of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the 1980s. Pei was the first foreign architect to work on the Louvre in its long history, and
8、 initially his designs were fiercely opposed.But in the end, the Frenchand everyone elsewere won over. His glass pyramid outside the Louvre, completed in 1989, is now one of Paris most famous landmarks. Pei was born in China in 1917 into a wealthy family. His father was a banker. His artistic mother
9、a calligrapher and musicianhad the greater influence on him. Despite not speaking English, he moved to the US at the age of 18 to study at Pennsylvania, MIT and Harvard.He worked as a research scientist for the US government during World War Two, and went on to work as an architect, founding his own
10、 firm in 1955He carried on working well into old age, creating one of his most famous masterpiecesthe Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatarin his 80s. He has designed buildings, hotels, schools and other structures across North America, Asia and Europe. His other work includes Dallas City Hall and Ja
11、pans Miho Museum. His style was influenced by his love of Islamic architecture. His favoured building materials were glass and steel, with a combination of concrete. He won a variety of awards and prizes for his buildings, including the AIA Gold Medal, the Praemium Imperiale for Architecture. In 198
12、3, Pei was given the fifth Pritzker Architecture Prize for giving the 20th century some of its most beautiful interior spaces and exterior forms. He used his $100, 000 prize money to start a scholarship fund for Chinese students to study architecture in America.In person, Pei was always neatly dress
13、ed, good tempered, charming and unusually modest. ()16What do we know about Pei and his work on the Louvre Museum? AThe French approved of his designs at first. BPei was the only foreign expert employed by the Louvre. CPei made use of glass in his designs. DPei retired after completing the work. ()1
14、7What words can be used to describe Pei according to the passage? AProductive and humorous.BGenerous and modest. CDetermined and outgoing.DAttractive and responsible. ()18What can be the best title of the passage? ALouvre pyramid architect dies aged 102 BPrizes awarded to Pei CLandmarks created by P
15、ei DA famous architect passed away 【语篇解读】本文章主要介绍了享誉世界的现代主义建筑大师贝聿铭的生平事迹。 16C细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“His glass pyramid outside the Louvre, completed in 1989, is now one of Paris most famous landmarks (卢浮宫外的玻璃金字塔于 1989 年完工， 现在是巴黎最著名的地标之一)”可知，贝聿铭在他的设计中使用了玻璃。故选 C 项。 17B推理判断题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“He used his $100, 000 pri
16、ze money to start a scholarship fund for Chinese students to study architecture in America(他用 10 万美元奖金 为在美国学习建筑的中国学生设立了一个奖学金基金)”可知，贝聿铭是非常慷慨大方的。 再结合文章最后一句“In person, Pei was always neatly dressed, goodtempered, charming and unusually modest (就个人而言， 贝聿铭总是衣着整洁， 脾气好， 富有魅力， 而且非常谦 虚)”可知贝聿铭很谦虚。故选 B 项。 18A标
17、题推测题。根据文章第一段第一句“Ieoh Ming Pei, one of the last great modernist architects, has died aged 102(贝聿铭， 最后一位伟大的现代主义建筑师之一， 去 世了， 享年 102 岁)”以及文章主要为介绍贝聿铭的生平事迹可知。故选 A 项。 B “You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put
18、 out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse(长曲棍球) club. I guess that theres probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug_at_the_heartstrings. I mention the single parent
19、with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids arent even on At this point the unwilling parent speaks up，“Alright. Yes, Ill do it.” Im secretly relieved because I know theres real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent or
20、ganizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for endofseason gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handin
21、g out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty(饥饿 的) kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal. Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connect
22、ing to the community( 社 区 )as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good. In that sense, Im pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than Id freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward
23、 too, does it really matter where my motivation lies? ()19What can we infer about the parent from her reply in Paragraph 1? AShe knows little about the club. BShe isnt good at sports. CShe just doesnt want to volunteer. DShes unable to meet her schedule. ()20What does the underlined phrase “tug at t
24、he heartstrings” in Paragraph 2 mean? AEncourage teamwork. BAppeal to feelings. CPromote good deeds. DProvide advice. ()21What can we learn about the parent from Paragraph 3? AShe gets interested in lacrosse. BShe is proud of her kids. CShell work for another season. DShe becomes a good helper. ()22
25、Why does the author like doing volunteer work? AIt gives her a sense of duty. BIt makes her very happy. CIt enables her to work hard. DIt brings her material rewards. 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文， 介绍了作者自己参与并鼓励他人参与志愿者工作的经 历，论述了志愿者工作的独特意义。 19C推理判断题。根据第一段中的“You can use me as a last resort(选择)，and if nobody else vol
26、unteers，then I will do it.”可知，这位家长要求把她当作最后的选择，如果没 人愿意做， 她再做， 所以可推知， 她不愿意参与志愿者的活动。 另外， 第三段第二句中的“the unwilling parent”也印证了答案。故选 C 项。 20B词义猜测题。根据画线单词前的“She may just need a little persuading.”可知，这 位家长可能需要一点点劝说。 后面作者给这位家长进行了举例劝说， 一位有四个孩子的单亲 妈妈在主持这件事， 一位孩子不在此队的爸爸担任长曲棍球队的教练， 这些例子都是为了吸 引这位家长来做志愿工作。故选 B 项。短语
27、 tug at the heartstrings 意为“触动心弦”，在此 指“动之以情”。 21D推理判断题。根据第三段的“The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails and collects money for endofseason gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team.”可知，这位不情愿的家长在 参与了这项活动后，安排用餐时间，发送电子邮件，筹
28、款买赛季末礼物，每件事都安排得很 妥当。在这个过程中，她最终成了团队中非常宝贵的一员，由此可推知这位开始不情愿参加 的家长最后成了团队里的一个好帮手。故选 D 项。 22B推理判断题。根据第四段中的最后两句“services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.”可知，作者之所以喜欢做志愿工作，是因为这使她很快乐。 故选 B 项。 C Over the past 40 years, China has helped more than 700 million rural residents out of being poor
29、, and the poverty ratethe proportion of people living below the Chinese poverty linehad fallen among the rural population from 975 percent in 1978 to 31 percent at the end of 2017, official figures shows. Chinas achievements in poverty alleviation (扶贫) made the world look at China with admiration. “
30、For me, it is unbelievable that over 40 years, that is, over the course of one working lifetime, China has gone from one of the poorest countries in the world to one that is about to eliminate(消除) absolute poverty，” said Craig Allen, president of the USChina Business Council. Varaprasad Sekhar Dolla
31、, a professor of Chinese studies at Indias Jawaharlal Nehru University, also spoke highly of Chinas achievements in poverty reduction. “If global poverty came down greatly in the last three or four decades, its partly because of the Chinese contribution to reducing poverty within its own national bo
32、undaries，” said the Indian scholar. In the eyes of Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, “Many countries look up to China to learn from its experience.” “The Chinese experience is based on building a modern infra
33、structure (基础设施) and then on setting up special economic zones that would help underdeveloped countries to become more industrial，” he added. In the government work report delivered at the opening of the annual NPC session (全国人民 代表大会) on March 5, China promises to reduce its population of rural poor
34、 by over 10 million this year. ()23Whats the purpose of the numbers given in the first paragraph? ATo show China has helped many rural residents out of poverty. BTo imply many Chinese are suffering from poverty. CTo show the great changes of China in the past 40 decades. DTo indicate all Chinese wil
35、l eliminate poverty this year. ()24Whats the attitude of Craig Allen to Chinas achievements in poverty alleviation? ASurprised.BInterested. CUpset.DIndifferent. ()25What does the passage mainly talk about? AChina will make more progress in poverty alleviation. BChina has done a lot in poverty allevi
36、ation. CChina has realized its dream to help its people out of poverty. DThe world speaks well of Chinas achievements in poverty alleviation. 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要阐明了中国在消除贫困方面取得的成就，使世 界对中国刮目相看，以及世界上其他国家和组织人员对中国减贫成就的高度评价。 23 A目的意图题。 根据第一段最后一句“Chinas achievements in poverty alleviation(扶 贫) made the worl
37、d look at China with admiration(中国在消除贫困方面取得的成就使世界对中 国刮目相看)”可知，第一段给出的数字的目的是为了表明中国已经帮助许多农民摆脱了 贫困。故选 A 项。 24A细节理解题。根据第二段“For me, it is unbelievable that over 40 years, that is, over the course of one working lifetime, China has gone from one of the poorest countries in the world to one that is about to
38、 eliminate(消除) absolute poverty， said Craig Allen, president of the USChina Business Council(美中贸易全国委员会主席 Craig Allen 表示：在我看来，40 多年来，也就是在一个人的工作生涯中，中国从世界上最贫穷的国家之一，变成了即将消除 绝对贫困的国家，这令人难以置信)”可知，CraigAllen 对中国减贫成就感到很吃 惊。故选 A 项。 25D主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Chinas achievements in poverty alleviation (扶贫) made the wo
39、rld look at China with admiration(中国在消除贫困方面取得的成就使世界 对中国刮目相看)”以及其他人对中国的减贫成就的评价可知，本文主要讲述世界对中国 扶贫成就的高度评价。故选 D 项。 第二节七选五(10 分) Cute ways to wake someone up over the phone In the morning waking someone up is what many people dislike. However, maybe waking up on a special phone call changes a persons opin
40、ion._26_As a result, give a person a special morning wakeup call to start his day off and hopefully improve his view for the rest of the day. Playing a song Play a song when your lucky one answers the phone. _27_ If you dont want to start the day with a bright song, choose his favorite music or one
41、that has a special meaning for the two of you to make sure hell know at once who is providing his cute wakeup call. Making an impression Try out a few expressions to wish your special person a good morning. You can choose a phrase from her favorite movie and imitate (模仿) the actors voice from the mo
42、vie._28_ Joking around Start the morning off with a joke included in your wakeup call. _29_ No matter how funny you may be, waking someone up before her body is ready is no joke. Using different languages _30_Or go over a few ways to wish your friend a good morning in his native language. For a humo
43、rous touch, be creative. ATry singing or playing music yourself. BYou can also choose your favorite line. CChoose one that will put a smile on his face. DUse any foreign language you are familiar with. E. Humor, for example, helps improve an individuals view. F. No matter which type of joke you choo
44、se, keep the content lighthearted. G. You dont want to interrupt your friend or family members biological clock. 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了通过电话叫醒别人的方法，包括：播放 歌曲；留下一个好印象；开玩笑；使用你熟悉的外语等。 26E根据上文“However, maybe waking up on a special phone call changes a persons opinion(然而，也许在一个特殊的电话中醒来会改变一个人的看法)”可知，设空内容应是 对这
45、种特殊电话的举例或解释。E 项“Humor, for example, helps improve an individual s view (例如，幽默有助于改善一个人的观点)”提出了用幽默的方式，承接前文。故选 E 项。 27C根据后文“If you dont want to start the day with a bright song (如果你不想以一首 欢快的歌开始新的一天)”可知，设空句应提及令人欢快，C 项“Choose one that will put a smile on his face (选择一个能让他微笑的歌曲)”符合语境。故选 C 项。 28B根据前文“You c
46、an choose a phrase from her favorite movie and imitate(模仿) the actors voice from the movie(你可以从她最喜欢的电影中选择一个短语，并模仿电影中演员的 声音)”可知，设空处应与电影台词有关。B 项“You can also choose your favorite line (你 也可以选择你最喜欢的台词)”符合语境分析。故选 B 项。 29 F根据主题句Joking around (开玩笑)可知， 本段讲述主题为开玩笑， F项“No matter which type of joke you choose
47、, keep the content lighthearted(无论你选择哪种类型的笑话，内容 都要轻松愉快)”贴合主题。故选 F 项。 30D根据主题句内容 Using different languages (使用不同的语言)可知，该段主题为 多种语言。D 项“Use any foreign language you are familiar with(使用任何你熟悉的外语)” 符合语境分析。故选 D 项。 第三部分完形填空(15 分) Not long before, my daughters shoes were scratched(划破)with a knife. She burst
48、 into tears. I took them to the shoemakers. The young apprentice(学徒)glanced at the _31_ and said, “Nothing I can do except replace the upper.” His master looked at them and said, “If you _32_ me, I will add more scratches on both the shoes.” I was _33_ and asked why. He explained, “As if the opening
49、 were made _34_ for a special style.” I didnt fully understand him, _35_ I decided to leave the shoes. Two days later I dropped by from work to _36_ the shoes. I found more scratches on each shoe; all the openings were patched(缝补) by soft red leather; the stitches(针脚) were twisted with the appearanc
50、e looking more _37_ and interesting than ever. I couldnt help praising the masters skill. Another time, my sisters blouse was torn, leaving a large opening. My wife checked it _38_， and then said, “Let me take it home and nend it.” Three days later, seeing it again, I was greatly _39_： all the torn
