1、<p>Unit 3-Diverse cultures 达标测试卷达标测试卷时间：100 分钟满分：120 分选择题部分第二部分第二部分阅读理解阅读理解(共两节，满分共两节，满分 40 分分)第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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。AWhen it comes to the greatest inventions of the world, Chinas name is sure to bementioned several times.There are hundreds of things
2、which were invented by theChinese.AlcoholShocked? It was because when they said alcohol I thought about either the US orthe UK.China had never crossed my mind.In China, alcohol was made by twolegendary persons named Yi Di and Du Kang who belonged to the Xia Dynasty.Thisperiod was about 2000 BC1600 B
3、C.Research says that in ancient China, beer with4% alcoholic content was widely consumed by people.TeaChina is the proud inventor of tea which was first drunk by Shen Nong, aChinese emperor around 2737 BC.Tea production was rapidly developed, making teaa popular drink during the Tang and Song Dynast
4、ies.The Mechanical ClockHave you ever wondered what on earth we would be doing without any idea oftime? A clock really is an invention without which things were incomplete.The creditof making the first mechanical clock goes to ancient China.The first mechanical clockwas invented by Yi Xing in the Ta
5、ng Dynasty.This was during 618 and 907.Silk FabricSilk,thefavoritefabricofmanygirlsoutthere,isalsoaChineseinvention.Although we all know that silk is made by silkworms, it was Chinesepeople who first invented a way to harvest the silk and then use it to make clothes.Theoldest silk which has been fou
6、nd so far is in Henan Province and dates back to 3630BC.1We can learn from Paragraph 2 that _.Apeople in the US like alcoholBbeer was popular in the Xia DynastyCYi Di and Du Kang invented alcohol by accidentDthe author didnt know alcohol is a Chinese invention2The author asks the question in Paragra
7、ph 4 to show _.Aancient Chinese inventors were wiserBmany things in our lives are incompleteCancient Chinese people never wasted timeDthe invention of the mechanical clock is important3Which of the following invention has a longer history?AAlcohol.BTea.CThe mechanical clock.DSilk fabric.BSome people
8、 say global English is no longer just controlled by British orAmerican English, but is running free and developing uniquely local forms. Can youfigure out the following terms?“I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face. ” This is a way ofsaying “Keep off the grass. ” Or “people moun
9、tain, people sea”,which means “verycrowded”.These examples are what we call Chinglish. When it comes to Chinglish, if allyou know is “good good study, day day up”,you will be considered “out man”.Nowadays, more Chinglish words have been created, for example, a Chineseidiom is translated as “smilence
10、”,a combination by the English word smile andsilence.Chinglish usually offers a humorous look at misuses of the English language inChinese street signs, products, and advertising. They are favoured by some Englishspeaking tourists and visitors. Dominic Swire has been living in Beijing for a coupleof
11、 years. “I think many Chinese people complain about the Chinglish and badlytranslated English. But you know, sometimes for us foreigners, its actually quitecharming to see them. I think if the translations of English in China were all perfect,then something would be lost from Chinese culture. ”Howev
12、er, Chinglish will probably become a “cultural relic” in the near future.Beijing has made a comprehensive plan to improve foreign language services andcorrect Chinglish within five years. “It is very ridiculous to see Chinglish on the signsin some scenic spots. And they are a kind of barrier for com
13、munication betweenChinese and people from other countries, ”a Beijinger said.Some Chinese university experts side with Chinglish. They argue that Englishhas absorbed elements from other languages such as French and Spanish in its growth,and now its Chineses turn.4. What can we call Chinglish?A. Engl
14、ish words which get new Chinese meanings.B. The Chinese words which are difficult to translate.C. The words combining English vocabulary and Chinese grammar.D. The local words preventing foreigners from learning Chinese well.5. What does “smilence” most probably mean?A. Saying nothing but to smile.B
15、. Smiling without being noticed.C. Laughing at somebody.D. Knowing little about speech.6. What is Swires attitude to Chinglish?A. It can show the humour of Chinese.B. It will attract more foreign tourists.C. It helps him to learn Chinese well.D. It seems part of Chinese culture.7. Why Chinglish is l
16、ikely to become a “cultural relic” in Beijing?A. Because it has become a unique bridge between Chinese and English.B. Because Chinglish is a chance to enrich Chinese and English.C. Because it improves the understanding between Chinese and foreigners.D. Because Beijing is determined to get rid of Chi
17、nglish signs.CThere is an old saying in China that goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are thecoldest days. ” “Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor(较小的) Cold, refers to the thirdnine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至).There are many different customs related
18、 to Minor Cold in China.Eating hotpotDuring Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body anddefend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braisedmutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food maycause health problems.Eati
19、ng huangyacaiIn Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage,during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. Ashuangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)According to tradition, the C
20、antonese eat glutinous rice in the morning duringMinor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved(腌制的) pork, sausage andpeanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as timewent by, the celebration of Minor Cold
21、gradually disappeared. However, the customof eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakablydelicious. Among the ingredients( 原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable),sausage and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.8. What do we know about Minor Cold?
22、A. The Sanjiu period is in this period.B. It refers to the Winter Solstice.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.9. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold?A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitaminAand B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.10. How do the Canto
23、nese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eat it for dinner.C. They steam it with soy sauce.D. They mix it with many other things.11. This text may be taken from the_column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. fashionC. cultureD. scienceDAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the e
24、arly afternoon?Manypeople feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of thesleepiness. Or,in summer,they may think it is the heat. However,the real reasonlies inside their bodies. At that timeabout eight hours after you wake upyourbody temperature goes down. This is wha
25、t makes you slow down and feel sleepy.Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day.The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern.They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many part
26、s of the world,people take naps in the middle of the day. This isespecially true in warmer climates,where the heat makes work difficult in the earlyafternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate.A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is
27、good for health ingeneral. In countries where naps are traditional,people often suffer less fromproblems such as heart disease. Many working people,unfortunately,have no timeto take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps,employers do not allow it!If you do have the chance,however,here are a few
28、 tips about making the most ofyour nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you getup. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepyafterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enoughtime,try a short n
29、apeven ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.12. What can we learn about “naps” according to the last paragraph?A. All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day.B. Doctors need to take naps while employers dont.C. If you take naps every day,youll never suffer from heart disease.
30、D. Taking naps regularly is good to peoples health.13. If you get up at 6: 30 am,what is the best time for you to take a nap?A. About 12: 30 pm.B. About 1: 30 pm.C.About 2: 30 pm.D. About 3: 30 pm.14. What would be the best title for the text?A. All for a NapB. Just for a RestC.ASpecial Sleep Patter
31、nD. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate15. Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon?A. Because you eat too much for lunch.B. Because its hot in summer.C. Because your body temperature goes down at that time.D. Because you didnt have a good sleep last night.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，
32、从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Live a Happy LifeHappiness is what we need most with the increase of pressure in modern life.1Fortunately,this is not the case. Everyone has the ability to hang on to happinesswith his own efforts. The following methods may lead you to long-lastinghappiness.T
33、ake exercise. Other than health benefits that are too numerous to mention,exercise makes you smarter,happier,improves sleep,and makes you feel betterabout your body.2Keeping in touch with nature can help you reduce stress,make you more creative,improve your memory and may even make you a betterperso
34、n.3Relationships are worth more than you think. Not feeling sociallyconnected can make you stupider and kill you. Loneliness can lead to heart attack,stroke (中风) and diabetes (肥胖症). On the other hand,studies have shown that thelongest lived people on the planet all place a strong emphasis on social
35、engagement.Challenge yourself.4Music lessons increase intelligence. Challengingyour beliefs strengthens your mind. Increasing willpower just takes a little effort eachday and its more responsible for your success than IQ. Not getting an education ortaking advantage of opportunities are two of the th
36、ings people look back on their livesand regret the most.Laugh. Laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases bloodpressure,the heart rate and the rate of breathing;it also works several groups ofmuscles in the face,the stomach,and the feet. It can even reduce the effect of painon t
37、he body. Humor is a good way to cause laughter.5A. Life is always full of hope.B. Spend time with friends and family.C. However,sometimes it seems far away from us.D. It would be better if you take exercise in nature.E. Do something kind for the people you care about.F. Learning another language can
38、 keep your mind sharp.G. Just thinking about funny moments or things can help a lot.第三部分第三部分语言运用语言运用(共三节，满分共三节，满分 40 分分)第一节完形填空(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was watching a TV series one night when I took in one scene. A man wasseeking his community votes,
39、 and people mostly wanted to know why they shouldgive him their1. He took them to his house and on every mirror in his house wasthe word “Faith” pasted(粘贴). People raised lots of2to find out why the wordwas pasted on his mirrors. He said, “My dad often3me to believe that as long asyou have4, you sho
40、uld have faith. Every time you look into the mirror, yourelooking at yourself and see Faith. ”The5I learned from this is simplefaith is a living thing and in the sameway were all6given 24 hours a day and were all given the same measure offaith. Faith keeps us going when things get7!Why is some peopl
41、es faithstronger than that of others?Exercise!If we choose to exercise our faith, it willgrow; but if we choose not to, it remains weak. Some people might8that theydont have faith, but we all practice faith every day even if we dont9it wasfaith. Daily tasks, such as studying, investing or reaching f
42、or a dream, take faith.Faith10hearing and doing. I made a decision yesterdayto stop reading thenewspaper full of too much sad and11news. Why?Because I12therewas a drop of my mental state after reading the newspapers.Faith, when its put to13, becomes a beautiful thing. It lifts your mental stateto a
43、higher place that14you to raise yourself up and declare, “Yes, I can. ” Somake the decision today to strengthen your faith by15it.1.A. supportB. instructionC. pityD. information2.A. voicesB. questionsC. rulesD. standards3.A. teachesB. permitsC. forcesD. promises4.A. friendshipB. breathC. wealthD. su
44、ccess5.A. lessonB. viewC. choiceD. example6.A. extremelyB. freelyC. equallyD. frequently7.A. strangeB. differentC. funnyD. rough8.A. argueB. realizeC. understandD. predict9.A. agreeB. appreciateC. admireD. acknowledge10.A. dreams ofB. comes fromC. feels likeD. keeps on11.A. variousB. genuineC. lates
45、tD. negative12.A. heardB. noticedC. declaredD. explained13.A. checkB. listC. workD. sleep14.A. warnsB. causesC. ordersD. forbids15.A. exercisingB. formingC. obtainingD. thinking非选择题部分第二节语篇语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。An American boy went 1. _(miss) three days ago
46、, 2.hasreceived peoples great interest. Several people gave different descriptions of his3.(disappear).His sister, 4. _(age) nine, says she heard her brother 5. _(return)home at about 11pm. When she went to bed, she was frightened at lots of strangecreatures 6. _(stand) inside a spaceship outside. S
47、he is sure the aliens tookher brother.His parents became worried and called the police when their son didnt show7. _for lunch the next day.Some people also say that aliens took one of them aboard the UFO so that theycould do research on her. 8.(luck), she returned safely.When 9. _(ask) about the pos
48、sibility that the boy was taken by aliens,the police say 10. _they havent dismissed the idea, they will not give upuntil they find out what happened.第四部分第四部分写作写作(满分满分 40 分分)第一节应用文写作（15 分）假设你的英语老师在上课时让你们准备介绍中国的某个省份的旅游景点。 你放暑假的时候准备去四川, 因此你在网上查了一些资料, 请用英语写出有关资料,与同学们分享。省份四川省位置中国的西南部省会成都景点有众多的名胜古迹, 其中著名的
49、有:1. 九寨沟: 位于四川西北, 以湖最为出名, 湖水清澈见底。2. 都江堰水利工程(the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project), 建于 2000 多年前, 至今仍发挥着作用。特点1. 气候宜人, 交通便利。2. 以各式各样的麻辣小吃著名。要求:1. 文章要包括以上所有要点, 可适当增加细节, 以使文章连贯;2. 词数: 80 个左右。开头已为你写好, 不计入总词数。Today I will tell you some information about Sichuan Province._第二节故事续写（25 分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，
50、使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。Jenny was the only child in her home.She had a quarrel (争吵) with her motherthat afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily.She couldnt help crying sadlywhen she thought of the angry words from her mother.After she walked aimlessly inthe street for hours，she felt hungry but had</p>
