1、1/16 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 Americas Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Spring Washington，D.C. Every spring，Washington，D.C.is blanketed in pink with cherry blossoms.To celebrate the event， come to the National Cherry Blossom Festival， which takes place from the last wee
2、k in March to the second week in April.You can view the flowers or take part in festival events. Charleston，South Carolina No list of beautiful spring cities would be complete without mention of Charleston，South Carolina.Delight in hanging plants，cobblestone streets，and historical castles.And becaus
3、e of yearround pleasant temperatures，you might even hit a beach day in March orApril. North Cascades National Park，Washington The North Cascades is home to everything from mountains to forests to grassland， and the scenery changes seasonally.In springthe snow disappears to bring strong waterfalls，an
4、d wildflowers spot the land.Different areas will present totally unique plants，so give yourself a few days to take in the sights. Central Park，New York New York is the city that never sleeps， no matter what the season， but springtime is the best time to take a walk through Central Park.It is one of
5、the most filmed locations in the world.A spring time promises walks past Victorian houses，a brief visit to ancient shops，and of course long walks by the lake. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在春天美国最漂亮的四个地 方。 1Which is the best time to visit Washington，D.C.? AMarch 15.BApril 1. CMarch 8.DApril 28. B细节理解题。根据第一段的“w
6、hich takes place from the last week in 2/16 March to the second week in April.”可知参观华盛顿的最佳时间是三月的最后一 周到四月的前两周，故可知 B 项正确。 2Charleston is worth a visit in spring for. Acherry blossoms and various celebrations Bpleasant weather and historical castles Cstrong waterfalls and wild flowers DVictorian houses，
7、old shops，and long walks B细节理解题。根据第二段的“Delight in hanging plants，cobblestone streets，and historical castles.And because of yearround pleasant temperatures.”可 知，Charleston 值得在春天一观的原因是宜人的天气和有历史性的城堡。 3If Tom is interested in movies，he may visit. ACentral Park，New York BNorth Cascades National Park CCha
8、rleston DWashington，D.C. A细节理解题。根据第四段的“It is one of the most filmed locations in the world.”可知纽约的中央公园是世界上被拍摄最多的地方之一，由此可推知，如 果 Tom 对电影感兴趣，可以去纽约的中央公园。 B When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease， doctors said she wouldnt live to go to school. Now ， Katie is not only
9、about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon，but she was also named the schools prom (高中毕业舞会) queen. Knowing Katies wishes for prom queen ， her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen.Courtney found Michael Parks，who also thought
10、it was a great idea. “I really got to know Shipley， ” said Michael.“When you take the time to get to know other people ， it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself.” Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter ， 3/16 explaining their plans for the
11、prom.“It became very popular in the school，” she said. Their efforts paid off，and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen. On the day of the prom， Katie wore a very beautiful dress.Her grandmother， Joan Fraley，who also went to the prom，said the night will stay with her always. “I was standing
12、there and the children were shouting her name ， ” she said.“They called her name as the new prom queenI started crying.Im greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.” Katie repeated that feeling. “I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me.I love you all.” Tod
13、d Corsetti，the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his “proudest moments.” “I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place， ” Todd said.“As we finish our school ye
14、ar， its a great legacy(遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them.” 【语篇解读】本文是一则新闻报道。主要报道了一位身体有缺陷的高中生 在朋友的帮助下成为毕业舞会皇后的故事。 4When Katie was born，she. Anearly died in hospital Bwasnt expected to live long Cwasnt supposed to finish high school Dcaught a disease caused by doctors mistakes B细节理解题。根
15、据第一段 “.doctors said she wouldnt live to go to school.”可知，Katie 出生时，医生认为她活不长久，故选 B 项。 5Hearing about Katies story，Michael. Aturned to his friends for help Bbegan to raise money for Katie Cdecided to live for others rather than himself 4/16 Dwas very happy to help Katie realize her dream D细节理解题。根据第三段“
16、.Michael Parks，who also thought it was a great idea.”以及 Michael 接下来的话可知，他非常乐意帮助 Katie 实现她舞会皇 后的梦想，故选 D 项。 6Why did Fraley cry at the prom? AShe felt sorry for Katie. BShe thought of Katies hard life. CShe was invited to Katies graduation. DShe was moved by what others did for Katie. D细节理解题。根据倒数第五段“I
17、 started crying.Im greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School.”可知， Katie 的祖母因为感激其他学生为孙女 所做的一切而痛哭流涕，故选 D 项。 7What is Todds opinion on the students? AThey are the kindest teens. BThey are the hope of the world. CThey set a good example to others. DThey can do much better in the future.
18、 C推理判断题。根据最后一段“As we finish our school year，its a great legacy (遗产) to leave the otherclasses who come after them.”可知，Todd 认为 这些学生为其他低年级的学生树立了一个非常好的榜样，故选 C 项。 C One of the most important things in the world is friendship.In order to have friends，you have to be a friend.But how can you be a good frie
19、nd at school? ListenListen when they are talking.Dont say anything unless they ask you a question.Sometimes its not necessary for you to have anything to say，they just need someone to talk to about their feelings. Help themIf your friend is ever in need of something ， be there to help them.You shoul
20、d try to put them first，but make sure you dontdo everything they want you to do.Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one.Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget 5/16 something they need. Be there for themTry to make something for
21、your friend to help make them feel better in hard times.Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend.Marilyn Monroe，a famous US actor，once said，“I often make mistakes.Sometimes I am out of control.But if you cant stay with me at my worst，you are sure not to d
22、eserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times， then you dont deserve to be with them when theyre having a good time! Make plansTry to make plans with your friends.Go shopping ，go for ice cream，have a party，go to a mo
23、vie and so on.Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy.By planning things together，you both can have a good time.And youll remember these things when youre all old! 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要说明了在学校我们该如何做才能成 为别人的好朋友。 8 While your friend is talking to you about his or her feel
24、ings ， you should. Agive him or her some advice Bjust listen unless asked Ccalm him or her down Dshare your feelings as well B细节理解题。从第二段的“Dont say anything unless they ask you a question.”可知，朋友向你倾诉时，最好默默倾听除非被问及才讲话。 9When we provide help for our friends，we should. Atry to do everything for them Bput
25、them before ourselves Cchange their bad habits first Dignore their faults B细节理解题。 从第三段的“You should try to put them first， but make sure you dont do everything they want you to do.”可知，如果朋友需要帮助，我们应该 把对方的利益置于自己之上，故 B 项正确。 10What can we learn from Marilyn Monroes words? 6/16 ALife without a friend is de
26、ath. BAfriend is easier lost than found. CAfriend in need is a friend indeed. DAman is known by his friends. C推理判断题。从 Marilyn Monroe 的话可知，真正的朋友应该和自己患 难与共。 11What is the passage mainly about? AHow to find a good friend. BHow to help friends in trouble. CHow to be a good friend. DHow to make more frie
27、nds. C主旨大意题。从第一段的“But how can you be a good friend at school？”及文章大意可知，本文主要介绍了如何做一个好朋友，故选 C 项。 D A famous education expert performed an experiment.Three teachers were told they had been selected for a special program because they were the best teachers in the education system in their city.They were
28、asked to teach 90 highIQ students at their own pace in another city and see how much they could learn in a year. The result was excellent as they expected.Thespecially selected students achieved 20 to 30 percent more than the other students in grades in the city a year later.The teachers were surpri
29、sed when they told that the 90 students were not highIQ students， but were actually randomly(任意地) selected out of the common students.Of course，the teachers were feeling pretty good about themselves because they were getting such great results from average students.Then they were told that they were
30、 not the best teachers，and what they were told at first was pulled out of the hat. Above average results were achieved by average students who were taught by average teachers.How? These teachers were operating from the mindset(心态)of As If. They taught as if they were the best teachers and teaching s
31、tudents who were highly able or gifted.Therefore，they got unexpected results.The mind is powerful and it doesnt know the difference between what is real and what is imagined.The teachers believed what they were told so they acted upon that belief.The results were the same 7/16 as if what they believ
32、ed was fact. What results do you want in your life? Go ahead.Live as if you are already in that professional job by playing and acting the part.Live as if you are at the weight you want by making healthy food choices and behaving in a confident manner.Live as if you are financially sound by saving a
33、nd spending wisely.Our thoughts decide our actions.Think in the mindset of As If and you will achieve success sooner or later. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。一位有名的教育专家进行一项实验，最 后却得到了意想不到的结果。作者分析是因为好的心态起的作用。 12What do we know about the 90 selected students? AThey were selected on purpose. BThey were all highIQ studen
34、ts. CTheir grades improved a lot in a short time. DThey got better grades in studies than the others. D细节理解题。 由第二段第二句可知， 这些学生的成绩在一年后比别的学 生高出百分之二十或三十。 13What does the underlined phrase “pulled out of the hat” in Paragraph 2 mean? ADiscussed again.BWholly made up. CExplained carefully.DDoubted complet
35、ely. B词义猜测题。根据其前后文可知，那专家告诉那三位老师，他们并非是 最好的老师，他早前对他们说的话完全是虚构的。 14What does the author mainly show in Paragraph 3? AThe difficulty of telling fact from imagination. BThe gifted students good performance. CThe benefit of the mindset of As If. DGood teachers great influence. C推理判断题。由第三段前两句可知，作者设问句提出：为什么普
36、通的老 师教普通的学生取得好成绩？接着作者介绍原因，表明 As If 心态的好处。 15What should we do to succeed according to the author? AChoose something good. BImagine a good situation. 8/16 CAct like a successful person. DLive a comfortable and happy life. C推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者说若想取得成绩，努力吧！你可 通过扮演或担当起专业人士的角色过着好像你有专业工作的生活。由此可推断 出，如果你想成功，你就
37、先把自己看成是成功人士，像成功人士那样做。 .阅读七选五(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) In life，everyone wants to have friends who he or she can trust forever.16 It is scary because in most cases you have to get out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there. However，once the strangeness becomes a thought of the past，it beco
38、mes much easier to talk to potential new friends.17Get over the shyness of meeting new people and be yourself.Start out with a simple conversation like “Hello，I like your coat” or a discussion about the weather.Those icebreakers will give you the time to feel comfortable and help you open the floor
39、for future conversations. 18It can be attending a book club or maybe just enjoying a cup of coffee.Making new friendships means learning about someone and sharing stories about each others life.Think of your new friendship as a plant.In order to grow，you have to water it and provide it with sunlight
40、.19If you want to make new friends，you have to be willing to make the effort.Keep in mind that some people are more outing than others and its okay to be reserved(矜持). But its necessary to make use of opportunities to develop your newlyfound friendship. One thing to be cautious about，when you meet n
41、ew people，is to be always genuine(真诚的).20If you dont like fishing or running， then dont pretend that you do just so someone will be friends with you.Find people that share common interests and goals and build your friendship.Then youll find its much easier to keep friendships. AFriendships are quite
42、 similar. BFriendships are great support systems. CIn most cases，you are your biggest road block. DBe true to yourself and dont be someone that you are not. EHowever，making new friends is much easier said than done. 9/16 FBuilding new friendships means spending quality time together. GThen find a co
43、mmon ground and build your friendship around that. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何才能结交到值得信赖的 朋友。 16E根据上文“In life，everyone wants to have friends who he or she can trust forever.”可知应选 E 项。 该项中 However“然而”， 表示前后是一种转折关 系。 17 C根据下文“克服面对陌生人时的害羞， 做你自己。 ”可知， C 项“In most cases，you are your biggest road block.”(在大多数情况
44、下，你是你最大的障 碍。)切题。故选 C。 18F根据下文“可以是参加读书俱乐部，也可以只是享受一杯咖啡。” 可知，F 项“Building new friendships means spending quality time together.”(建立 新的友谊意味着一起度过宝贵的时光。)切题。故选 F。 19A根据上文“为了生长，你必须给它浇水并提供阳光。”及下文“如 果你想交新朋友，你必须愿意付出努力。”可知 A 项“Friendships are quite similar.”(友谊也是如此。)起承接上下文的作用，故选 A。 20D根据下文“如果你不喜欢钓鱼或跑步，那么不要假装你喜欢
45、，这样 别人就会和你成为朋友。”可知，D 项“Be true to yourself and dont be someone that you are not.”(做真实的自己，不要做不真实的自己。)符合语境。故选 D。 .完形填空 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) If failure is like a day without the sunshine，Ill still smile at it，as clouds may be dancing in the sky.Success does not21every person，just like the sun does
46、nt shine every day. Do you give up your plan to go hiking just because the weather isnt as good as you had hoped? No，of course not.I would rather go on trying no matter what I22 and enjoy on the way to my destination.Actually，failure is like a naughty boy who plays with us on the way to our goals.No
47、t only does he want to23us，but he wants to help us become braver.The more we24，the braver well be. If failure is the25without the moon，Ill still smile at it，as stars may twinkle on us still. Of course，we all like the moon，but should we ignore the stars? 10/16 There is always something more important
48、 than26.In other words，we shouldnt only focus on whether we succeed or fail.In fact， we learn a lot from failure.It is really helpful.The more we learn from failure，the27well be. If failure is a bird without28， Ill still smile at it.Flying isnt the only thing a bird can do.If we cant be29by the wide
49、 blue sky，why dont we30 adapting ourselves to the forest through our beautiful singing? Failure31us that we should believe in ourselves.We may fail in one area，but we may32in another.Maybe well find that we have a talent for something we never knew about before.Who knows ? Life is like a box of choc
50、olates，and you33know what youre going to get.Just keep on trying.The process of trying is much more valuable than the34. Smile at35and smile at life. 【语篇解读】文章运用排比列举了面对失败的几种方法，告诉我们要笑对 失败，笑对生活。 21A.meetBknow CfavourDsee C如果失败像没有太阳的白天， 我仍然会微笑面对， 就像太阳不会每天出 来一样，成功也不会赐予(favor)每个人。 22A.sufferBhate Cdislike
