1、第一单元测评第一单元测评 (时间:120 分钟满分:150 分) 第一部分听力(共两节,满分 30分) 第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 W:Im so excited. M:Any good news? W:Jimmy and I got the chance to visit New York with another three people for free. 1.How ma
2、ny people will visit New York for free? A.2.B.3.C.5. 答案 C M:I think youd better type this letter again before Mr Smith sees it. W:Oh,dear!Is it as bad as that? 2.What does the man advise the woman to do? A.See Mr Smith. B.Check the letter. C.Type the letter again. 答案 C M:Whats the matter with Jane?S
3、he has been sitting there for hours. W:A letter from her mother made her feel homesick. 3.Whats wrong with Jane? A.She misses her home very much. B.She hasnt received her mothers letter. C.She is worried about her mothers health. 答案 A W:Have you played baseball before?My husband says their team need
4、s one more player. M:Not really.But I like ball games,so I believe it will be fun to learn baseball. 4.What does the man want to do? A.Learn to play baseball. B.Organise a baseball team. C.Find a baseball player. 答案 A M:You should have prepared your speech for the meeting,Susan. W:Yes,I know.But how
5、 could I prepare with the meeting date fixed so soon? 5.What does Susan mean? A.She had a date then. B.She will put off the meeting. C.She didnt have time to prepare the speech. 答案 C 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;
6、听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。 W:Hello,Rick.Ive come to say goodbye to you. M:Are you going back to your country Canada? W:No.Ill travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over.I want to go to France.But my parents prefer Germany.Well travel for two months. M:Wow,the who
7、le summer vacation!Wish you an enjoyable holiday. 6.Why does the woman come to see Rick? A.To say goodbye. B.To ask for advice. C.To invite him to her home. 答案 A 7.Which country would the woman like to visit? A.Canada.B.France.C.Germany. 答案 B 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。 W:I read a report on the people who c
8、an use a foreign language,mainly English. M:Really?Whats it about? W:Its mainly about the different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning.About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life. M:I cant agree more.There are more and more people learning
9、foreign languages. W:Thats true.About 35% of the people are learning or willing to learn a foreign language. M:As far as Im concerned,many people,especially students,are forced to do so because of exams. W:Yes.That accounts for about 21%.There are also about 15% of the people who take foreign langua
10、ges to be useless and they take no interest in them at all. 8.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.The popularity of English. B.The study pressure on students. C.Attitudes towards learning foreign languages. 答案 C 9.What percentage of students are forced to learn a foreign language? A.About
11、21%.B.About 27%.C.About 35%. 答案 A 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。 W:We have got our own home.It must be wonderful to live by ourselves. M:I have been looking forward to it since we got married. W:Here I have a dressing table of my own. M:Oh,the room is so small.I thought it would be a lot bigger. W:So did I
12、.After all,its a new one.Its our own house.Thats what really matters.Is that right?Lets put the chairs in front of the fireplace. M:Um,but we should first consider where to put the bed.It is the biggest piece of furniture. W:Well,lets put it over there,and the chairs near the window. M:All right.The
13、n you can draw and I can read by the window. 10.What is the room like? A.Big but old. B.Big and new. C.Small but new. 答案 C 11.What will be arranged first? A.The chairs. B.The bed. C.The dressing table. 答案 B 12.Where will the chairs be put? A.Close to the window. B.In front of the fireplace. C.Behind
14、 the dressing table. 答案 A 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。 W:Dad,where are we going? M:First,we will go to the city centre and stop for something to drink.Then we will visit the University Museum. W:Where are we going to have a drink? M:There is a coffee shop round the corner.Can you see that big building at
15、 the end of the road? W:Yeah.I can see it. M:That is a bank.The coffee shop is opposite the bank. W:Good.I will have hot chocolate. M:Samantha,stop!Wait for the lights to turn green.When crossing the road you must always pay attention to whats around you. W:Sorry.How far is the museum? M:Only three
16、stops away.We can walk there.Here we are.You find us a table and Ill get the drinks. 13.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Husband and wife. B.Father and daughter. C.Guide and tourist. 答案 B 14.Where is the bank? A.Next to the coffee shop. B.Opposite the museum. C.At the end of the road
17、. 答案 C 15.What advice does the man give to the woman? A.Eating less chocolate. B.Keeping the table clean. C.Watching out for the traffic. 答案 C 16.How will the speakers go to the museum? A.By bus.B.On foot.C.By bike. 答案 B 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 W:One day,Murphy went to a doctor to talk about his wi
18、fe.He said to the doctor,“Doctor,I think my wife is deaf because she never hears me the first time and I always have to say things again and again.”“Well,” the doctor answered,“go home and stand about 15 feet from her and say something to her.If she doesnt answer,move about 5 feet closer and say it
19、again.Keep doing this so that well get an idea about how serious her deafness is.” Sure enough,Murphy went home and did exactly as the doctor told him.He stood about 15 feet from his wife in the kitchen as she was cutting some vegetables and said,“Betty,whats for dinner?” He heard no answer.He moved
20、 about 5 feet closer and asked again.No answer.He moved 5 feet closer.Still no answer.He got fed up and moved right behind her,about an inch away,and asked again,“Betty,whats for dinner?” Betty said,“Thats the fourth time you asked me.They are meatballs.” 17.Why did Murphy go to a doctor? A.He thoug
21、ht his wife was deaf. B.He wanted to get his hearing back. C.He couldnt make himself understood. 答案 A 18.What did the doctor tell Murphy to do? A.Stand about 15 metres from his wife. B.Ask his wife some serious questions. C.Talk to his wife at different distances. 答案 C 19.What was his wife doing whe
22、n Murphy got back home? A.Watching TV. B.Cooking. C.Setting the table. 答案 B 20.How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question? A.Twice.B.Three times.C.Four times. 答案 C 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 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Sharon,Aged 22 The most import
23、ant thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself.Besides,I dont know what your middle school was like,but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night.Its best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wis
24、ely so you can achieve everything you need to. Frank,Aged 21 I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day.You will probably love it.I know I did.You should join some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable.Good luck! Eddie,Aged
25、 20 When I started high school I was really nervous too,especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didnt really know anyone.I suppose the best advice would be to just relax.The first couple of days can be a little bit hard,but things will become easier before you know it.
26、 David,Aged 19 Im not going to lie.The first day is kind of frightening.But youll get used to it.Dont be afraid of anyone;upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know youre afraid.Just take it easy.Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school qu
27、ickly.After the first week its really not bad at all.Dont worry. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文中四个人用自己的亲身经历告诉刚入学的新生该如何开 始高中生活。 21.What can we infer from Sharon about high school? A.Teachers are quite strict. B.Students often stay up at night. C.Teachers provide little care for students. D.Students should make goo
28、d use of their time. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Its best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.”可知,Sharon 认为在高中阶段最好是学会处理事 情和学会合理地管理时间,这样才能完成你需要做的一切事情。故选 D 项。 22.How did Eddie feel on his first day of high school? A.Excited.B.Bored. C.Worr
29、ied.D.Relaxed. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When I started high school I was really nervous too”可知,Eddie 在 高中开学的第一天是很紧张不安的。故选 C项。 23.Who mentions the importance of friends? A.Frank.B.David. C.Sharon.D.Eddie. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to hi
30、gh school quickly.”可知,David 认为交一些朋友,和他们在一起,会极大地帮助你快速适应 高中。故选 B 项。 B SaturdayMarch 28,2020 Dear Dad and Mom, The time has comeIm graduating,and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years.I still remember when you used to say,“You can be whatever you want.” Im so glad you are my parents,
31、especially when I hear kids say they dont get on well with theirs.Im glad that you support me when I decide to do anything.You always try to help,and thats important to me. Dad,I remember when you first took me fishing.I loved going even though I never caught anything.I also remember when you would
32、get angry with me.I realise you were only trying to show me the right way.When I cried,you would always be there to try to cheer me up.Thats what I call a good,loving,caring dad.Sometimes you and Mom dont agree with me,but you are there on my side in anything that I do,and thats why I love you both
33、so much. Mom,I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night,and I hope that never changes.I love telling you everything and the best part about you is that you listen.Im glad we do a lot together.You love to have fun,and Dad does,too.You always give me your opinion and I lis
34、ten.Thank you for bringing me up. There may be many frustrations and setbacks on the road to the future,but the thought of your support and help fills my heart with strength.Dear Mom and Dad,I love you and I love our family.I hope and believe that we will be happy all the time. Love always, Alison 【
35、语篇解读】本文是一封书信。在即将毕业之际,作者给父母写了一封信,表达对父母的感激之 情。 24.Alison writes the letter to showto her parents. A.wishesB.support C.helpD.thanks 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第一段中“.Im graduating,and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years.”可知答案。 25.In Alisons opinion,other kids of her age maytheir parents. A.have
36、 problems with B.get on well with C.like to talk to D.like to listen to 答案 A 解析推理判断题。根据第一段中“.when I hear kids say they dont get on well with theirs.”可推断,其 他同龄孩子可能与他们的父母关系不是很好。 26.Father might get angry with her when Alison. A.didnt accept him B.didnt do things in the right way C.didnt catch any fish
37、 D.didnt agree with her parents 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段第三、四句“I also remember when you would get angry.trying to show me the right way.”可知答案。 27.What makes Alison and her mother become good friends? A.Cheering up each other. B.Listening to each other and having fun together. C.Encouraging each other. D.Go
38、ing out together. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知,B 项较全面地概括了作者和母亲成为好朋友的原因。 C Where in the classroom do you prefer to sit,and why? Scientists have discovered that seating preference not only shows students personalities,but has a great influence on their school performance.Generally speaking,students show di
39、fferent attitudes depending on where they sit.Based on the research,scientists have developed a funnel-like(像漏斗的) model of “learning zones(区域)” to see the relationship between seating and active learning. In this model,the mouth of the funnel(A) is the best position for learning.Students in this fro
40、nt area prove to be the most active learners.They show a greater desire(渴求) for learning,which leads them to focus(集中注意力) better and take a more active part than the rest of the class.Those in the neck of the funnel(B) dont pay the same close attention,but they ask a lot of questions,partly because
41、of the added confidence they feel from being in a safe zone,with others around them.Less desirable is the area “outside the funnel(C,D),” which refers to the side and the back rows,where students take a less active part in classroom activities and find it hard to focus their attention,falling asleep
42、 at times. Studies about learning zones suggest that a change in traditional seating plans can benefit students.In fact,a growing number of teachers have begun less traditional seating plans,such as “U-Type”.There are no side and back areas,so teachers can expect their students to take part in activ
43、ities more actively and increase student-teacher interaction(互动). 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现,教室里的座位安排对学生的在校表现有很大影响。 28.According to scientists,students learning is greatly influenced by. A.the number of students B.the time of class C.seating positions D.the size of the classroom 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据第一段第二句和第一段最后
44、一句中“.see the relationship between seating and active learning”可知,科学家发现学生的在校表现受到座位的影响。 29.It turns out that the students sitting in Area B. A.sometimes fall asleep B.feel safe and confident C.seldom ask their teachers questions D.try to avoid looking directly at the teacher 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第二段第四句中的“Th
45、ose in the neck of the funnel(B).the added confidence they feel from being in a safe zone”可知,坐在 B区域的学生被其他学生环绕,因此觉得既安全又自信。 30.Which area is most proper for learning? A.Area A.B.Area B. C.Area C.D.Area D. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据第二段首句中的“.the mouth of the funnel(A) is the best position for learning” 可知,A区域是最适合学
46、习的位置。 31.What does the underlined word “benefit” in the last paragraph mean? A.Cause trouble for. B.Take control of. C.Give a warning to. D.Do good to. 答案 D 解析词义猜测题。根据最后一段最后一句中的“.so teachers can expect their students to take part in activities more actively and increase student-teacher interaction”可
47、知,改变传统的座位安排会使学生受 益。 D What are American high schools like?Well,Im happy to tell you what I know. When I started school here,it had already been a week since the school opened.At this school,freshmen usually go on a trip for about three days at the beginning of school.Unfortunately I missed that wond
48、erful trip,which would have been the best time to get to know my classmates.I was really sad.I wished Id known about it earlier. Despite the disappointment,however,I gradually adapted to my new life and school.There is a space in the basement of the teaching building where students chat and meet eac
49、h other.As we do not always have the same classrooms and classmates,the school wants us to get to know each other there.Students usually come to school early,sit in that space and have fun.Around the space,there are many lockers for students to leave their books in,so that students do not have to ca
50、rry a heavy schoolbag everywhere. It really surprises me that we have almost no textbooks.We only have textbooks for World History and Algebra 2 and they are big and heavy,like bricks.For other classes,we only need binders (活页夹) with paper in them.Without textbooks,students learn things freely and a
