1、UNIT 5LANGUAGESAROUND THE WORLD 单元检测卷 (满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟) 第一部分阅读(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、D 四个选项中选出最佳 选项。 A (易) Im a strong believer that learning different languages makes you look quite good when youre in a foreign country. Here are 4 apps(应用程 序)that will
2、help you learn a foreign language! You can download(下 载)them for free. Babbel:Learn Languages Babbel is an excellent language tool to help you progress step by step when you are learning a new language. It helps you learn grammar along the way as you work your way through the tasks and assignments(作
3、业). You need to pay every month, but this will still be cheaper than taking physical lessons with a teacher! Duolingo: Learn Languages Free The app has many languages to choose from and will work through the basics all the way to advanced words and sentences. Its all completely free too! Its well de
4、signed, looks great and will help you learn, remember and progress with just a little bit of time every day. Tandem: Language Exchange Rather than having you work through tasks and memorize different things, the app lets you match with people who share your interests but speak the language you want
5、to learn. You can then have text, voice and video conversations with people who want to learn your native language, and in return you learn theirs, all by simply communicating with each other. Its a great way to learn with only $1 a day. Busuu:Learn English This app is perfect if you want to learn E
6、nglish. There are all sorts of audio and visual learning aids. Youll find yourself working through interactive(互动的)tests and learning tools for vocabulary and dialogues. You just need to pay $100 a year. 1.Which app is the best if you want to learn through communication? A.Babbel:Learn Languages. B.
7、Tandem: Language Exchange. C.Duolingo: Learn Languages Free. D.Busuu:Learn English. 2.How is Duolingo different from the other three apps? A.Its completely free. B.Its specially designed for English learning. C.Its unsuitable for beginners. D.Its the best app for English learning. 3.What do the 4 ap
8、ps have in common? A.They cover all languages. B.They are expensive. C.They contain many tests. D.They are free to download. B (2021 江苏省扬州中学高一上 10 月月考,中) Being deaf in a hearing world can lead to painful feelings of isolation (孤独). Waitress Kelsey recently shared an experience on a social media shar
9、ing site that quickly zoomed (猛涨) to the top of the front page of the Internet. In her brief post, Kelsey explained that she waits tables at a bar during the evenings, and one night she noticed a deaf man sitting alone in her section (区域). When Kelsey isnt working at the bar, she earns good hourly p
10、ay doing sign language interpretation, so she sensed an opportunity to use her skill to make this customer feel a little less alone in the world. She approached his table and began chatting with him in sign language. When the table next to his noticed their silent conversation, they asked Kelsey how
11、 long shed been signing. They had a brief conversation about her goal of becoming certified (合格的) to interpret sign language in a medical or mental health setting. She didnt think much about the whole exchange until the customers had left the restaurant and she was tidying up the tables. There, on t
12、he table of the customers whod seen her sign language conversation with the deaf man, was a handwritten note on the receipt. “Thank you for what you do; it absolutely matters!” the note said. “Good luck with finishing your degree!” Not only that, but theyd left her a $100 tip. Kelsey was moved by th
13、e kind note, especially because she wasnt doing anything out of the ordinary. To her, she was just conversing with someone in a language that only they understood. Yet to the deaf man and the people seated next to him, shed bridged a gap and helped someone who probably feels lonely a lot of the time
14、. Kelsey shared the note on the Internet to spread more love and light in the world. 4.What do we know about Kelseys work at the bar? A.It is her part-time job. B.It goes beyond her ability. C.It requires her to work all day long. D.It offers her a chance to learn sign language. 5.What can we infer
15、about the deaf man? A.He left Kelsey $100 as a tip. B.He could use sign language. C.He found it hard to communicate with Kelsey. D.He was a friend of the customers at the next table.6.What did the people at the table next to the deaf man think of Kelsey? A.She was wasting time working as a waitress.
16、 B.She needed to study further for a degree. C.She should use the Internet as a tool. D.She was so kind to serve those in need. 7.What lesson can we learn from Kelseys experience? A.Practice makes perfect. B.It is never too late to learn. C.Kindness is repaid with kindness. D.When in Rome, do as Rom
17、ans do. C (2021 广西桂林第十八中学高一上开学考试,中) Who taught you to speak English? Your parents, while you were a young child? Your teachers at school? Perhaps even the BBC as a grown-up. Whoever it was, somehow you have developed an understanding of what is rapidly becoming a truly global language. There are now
18、 about 376 million people who speak English as their first language and about the same number who have learnt it besides their mother tongue. It is said there are one billion people learning English now and about 80% of the information on the Internet is in English. Is this a good thing, or a bad th
19、ing? Should we celebrate the fact that more and more of us can communicate, using a common language, across countries and cultures? Or should we worry about the dangers of “mono-culturalism”, a world in which we all speak the same language, eat the same food and listen to the same music? Does it mat
20、ter if an increasing number of people speak the same language? On the contrary, I would have thoughtalthough I have never accepted the argument that if only we all understood each other better, there would be fewer wars. Ask the people of India (where many of them speak at least some English) and Pa
21、kistan (the same situation with India). If we all speak English, will we then all start eating McDonalds burgers? Surely not. If English becomes more dominant (占主导地位的), will it kill other languages? I doubt it. When I travel in Africa or Asia, I am always surprised by how many people can speak not o
22、nly their own language but also one or more other related languages, as well as English and perhaps some French or German as well. When we discussed this on Talking Point a couple of years ago, we received a wonderfully poetic email from a listener in Ireland. “The English language is a beautiful la
23、nguage. Maybe its like a rose,” he said. “But who would ever want their garden just full of roses?” Well, I love roses, and I think they make a beautiful addition to any garden. But as the way I see it, just by planting a few roses, you dont necessarily need to pull out everything else. If more and
24、more people want to plant English roses, thats fine by me. 8.By saying “Ask the people of India.and Pakistan” (in Paragraph 4), the author is trying to show that. A.speaking the same language doesnt necessarily bring peace B.wars can destroy the relationship between two countries C.English doesnt ki
25、ll other languages D.English is widely used in the world 9.What does “rose” in the last two paragraphs stand for? A.The world.B.Family. C.The language.D.The Earth. 10.The author would probably agree that. A.its very hard to plant many kinds of flowers in a garden B.its good for people from other cou
26、ntries to learn English C.more and more people like to plant roses in their gardens D.English is easier to learn than other languages 11.This passage is mainly about. A.why English has become a global language B.how many people in the world speak English C.how people in the world learn English as a
27、foreign language D.whether we need to worry about English being a world language D (2021 湖北荆州中学高一上 9 月月考,中) The English language is changing, and you are responsible! Whether we consider changes in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, or the very vocabulary of the language, you have played your part an
28、d continue to do so. When we first learned basic grammar and spelling, perhaps in elementary school, we might have got the impression that these things were sacred. The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable. While this way might be helpful for teach
29、ing children, it is far from accurate. The English language, like many others, is a living, growing, ever-evolving thing. Like it or not, you are involved in this change. These changes take many forms. Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries, with the spelling differen
30、ces in different countries today a reflection of this. While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English, most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language. The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words. Many are familiar with the differences between the Bri
31、tish and American ways of pronouncing certain words. In addition to these differences, the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them. For example, consider the word “err”. The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word “
32、her”. Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation. However, in recent years, more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like “air”. Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words. The makers of dictionaries decide which words d
33、eserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language. Through the centuries, many words have come from other languages. In fact, English has probably done this more than any other language in the world, which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have so many exceptions. Of
34、course, many slang(俚语)words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly. Others, though, have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable, as have many technical terms. So then remember, the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street, or make up you
35、r own words, you may be contributing to the future of the English language. 12.When we begin to learn English, we think. A.it is interesting to pick up a new language B.English rules are wrongly presented in fact C.grammar and spelling rules are unchangeable D.only adults have the ability to affect
36、a language 13.From Paragraph 3 we can know that. A.we can change the English language B.many languages are changing over years C.English has changed little in the past 1,000 years D.there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation 14.Why is the pronunciation of words changing? A.People speak in
37、different ways. B.People have adopted foreign words. C.It has been affected by American English. D.Makers of dictionaries often change them. 15.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A.Foreign words involved in English B.The British speaks differently from Americans C.The English
38、language is changing over years D.You can change the English language 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (2021 山东招远第一中学高一上期中,中) As English learners, you often feel anxious when you have to speak English in front of others.16Here are some solutions to help you
39、 build confidence in speaking English. Adopt a practice and repetition routine (常规).When something becomes natural to you, you begin to feel confident of doing it. And the only way you can arrive at this “natural” way of doing things is through practice and repetition.17So write down what you may ta
40、lk about and then practise saying it aloud and repeatedly before an English meeting. 18You may lose confidence when your spoken English is misunderstood by listeners. In most cases, its because the listeners are not used to your accent or you speak too fast. There is no doubt that speaking slowly is
41、 easy to achieve. Dont run away from uncomfortable situations. It is natural for any human being to avoid uncomfortable situations when possible, but you will build your confidence in the uncomfortable zones.19 All in all, learning to speak English confidently doesnt happen overnight.20As the saying
42、 goes, “No pains, no gains.” As long as you make enough efforts, you will surely improve your spoken English, and then you will naturally become confident of speaking English in front of others. A.Purposely speak more slowly. B.Try to understand your listeners. C.It takes time and you need to make c
43、ontinuous efforts. D.Its the same principle as speaking English confidently. E.It is common to make some mistakes when you speak English. F.However, going from an unconfident speaker to a confident one is possible. G.The secret is to be fully prepared, and then you will overcome the uncomfortable si
44、tuations. 16.17.18.19.20. 第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以 填入空白处的最佳选项。 (2021 湖北宜昌高一上期末,中) Steve and Mark were good friends. They decided to spend their vacation in Haiti. Since they21no French, they took a French word book with them and hoped it woul
45、d help them in difficult situations. The flight was22, and the hotel was very comfortable. Each day after breakfast, Steve and Mark packed picnic lunch and dinner and went off to visit interesting places. After a while, the boys became23of eating picnic meals and decided to eat a big fish dinner in
46、a good restaurant. Unfortunately, they left their word book in the hotel. They24the menu carefully. After ten minutes, Steve said to Mark, “I dont understand this menu.” “Neither do I,” said Mark. “I see poison on this menu. Are they25here?” “Maybe. They even spelled poison26. They spelled it p-o-i-
47、s-s-o-n instead of p-o-i-s-o-n. But it must mean the same thing. Maybe we should go to another restaurant. I dont27to eat something that will kill me.” But Mark was28, so he said, “There is no other restaurant near here, and Im tired of walking around the city. Lets order something else instead. Its
48、29here, so the food must be good.” The boys looked at the menu again. They finally decided to order steak,30they really wanted fish. The boys just pointed to the word steak, and the waiter understood. As they were eating, they31some tourists speaking English. “This32is delicious. Were lucky we picke
49、d a restaurant thats famous for its fish.” Steve and Mark wondered about what they discovered. “Famous for its fish? There was no fish on the33!” said Mark. Finally, Steve decided to find out what all this was about. “Excuse me, how did you order fish when it wasnt on the menu?” “Sure its on the men
50、u. Its right here. Poisson.” The boys shouted, “Poisson. Thats poison! We were34why a restaurant like this could have poison on the menu.” The tourists35, and one of them said, “No. Poisson is French for fish.” 21.A.spokeB.inspectedC.taughtD.commanded 22.A.terribleB.straightC.swiftD.excellent 23.A.t
