1、1第六课时第六课时 选选 B2U2 单元检测单元检测基础知识自测:基础知识自测:I.选词填空选词填空complex;ambition;recall;involve;comfort;cite;grasp;motivate;depress;expose1. Ithat he had mentioned the problem once.2. What he said was toofor me to understand.3.At last he had realized his lifes.4. The old lady oftenthose who are in trouble.5. This
2、 is similar to the exampleabove.6. Inventions typicallyminor improvements in technology.7. You have first got tothe children and then to teach them.8. Hethe plan to the newspapers.9.Aman whoat too much may lose everything.10. His mother wasby the sad news.单句语法填空1. Jack has obtained a medical(qualify
3、).2. Only(ambition) students get the best marks.3. This film is an(adapt) of a famous novel.4. Some of the magic tricks called for audience(participate).5. There is a(present) of a new play tonight.6. Its our(expect) that you will do well.7.As the wages were low,there was no(apply) for the job.8.Aft
4、er only a short(expose) to sunlight his face began to turn red.9. Everyone was a bit puzzled by her sudden(depart).10. The park provides a perfect(set) for the play.课文语法填空课文语法填空It was the first time that 19yearold Xie Lei 1.(leave) China forLondon.She was very 2.(excite) but also quite nervous.Xie L
5、ei was3.a yearlong exchange programme.She wanted to learn about globalbusiness 4.improve her English.Her ambition is 5.(set) up abusiness in China after graduation.At first,Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a differentcountry.In order to adapt to the new culture 6.(quick),Xie Lei chose tolive with a h
6、ost family. Another challenge for Xie Lei is the academic requirements.Her tutor 7.(advise) her to read lots of information to form 8.wise opinion of her own. Xie Lei also found many courses included students 9.(participate)inclassaspartofthefinalresult.Nowhalfwaythrough10._(she) exchange year,Xie L
7、ei feels much more at home in the UK.2.课文语法填空Xie Lei, whose1._ (ambitious) is to set up a business in China, left forEngland six months ago to study for a business qualification as 2._exchange student. Once in England, she found it not easy to adapt 3._ lifethere. For example, people there used a lo
8、t of words that she was not familiar with ineveryday communication and they spoke fast. And she had difficulty using publictransport and 4._ (ask) for things she didnt know the English names for. Ittook her quite some time as well as great efforts to get used to the whole new life.Academic requireme
9、nts also confused her very much. She discussed that withher tutor about how 5._ (write)an essay. Following her tutors advice, sheread a lot and participated 6._ (active) in class though it was challenging inthe beginning. The fact 7._ now she can give an attractive presentation inclass even 8._(surp
10、rise) herself. Nowadays she is more confident anddetermined to put 9._ she is learning into practice 10._ back in China.第二部分:阅读理解第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分共两节,满分 50 分分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从题中所给的(A、B、C、D)四个选项中,选出最佳答案。AEXPERIENCE COLUMBIAHOTATTRACTIONSRIVERBANKS ZOO&GARDENIt is home to more t
11、han 2,000 animals and one of the nations most beautifulbotanical gardens. With more than 350 species from around the world,RiverbanksZoo is one of the largest midsized zoos in the country.Hours:9:00a. m. 5:00p. m. daily.Admission:Adults(1361)$19. 95Children(212)$16. 95EDVENTUREThe Souths largest chi
12、ldrens museum has 300 exhibits to inspire children toexperience the joy of learning. Where else but EdVenture can children drive a real firetruck,anchor the news or visit another country?Hours:MondaySunday9 am. 5 pm.Admission:Members FreeChildren and Adults:$ 11. 95SOUTH CAROLINASTATE MUSEUMThe stor
13、ies of South Carolina come alive through the exhibits and collections ofthe State Museum. Plus,a new 4D theater provides popular movies that excite all3ages. Museum members are invited to nightsky observing and more on Tuesdaynights!Hours:Mon. ,Wed. Fri. :10 am. 5 pm.Tues. :10 am. 10 pm.Sat. :10 am.
14、 6 pm.Sun. :Noon5 pm.Admission:Adults(1361)$ 8. 95Children(312):$ 6. 95SALUDASHOALS PARKSaluda Shoals Park is a sensitive riverfront park that invites visitors toexperience the treasures of the Saluda River through exceptional educational andcultural opportunities.Funfilled Family Activities Nightly
15、!(except Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve andChristmas night)Free for activities:apply with Holiday Lights admission($20/car;$40/15passengervehicle;$ 60/bus)21How much should a young couple with a 4yearold son pay to enjoy variousplants and animals?A$ 24. 85.B$ 20.C$ 56. 85.D$ 35. 85.22Which attraction be
16、st suits a child interested in broadcasting news?AEdVenture.BThe State Museum.CSaluda Shoals Park.DRiverbanks Zoo & Garden.23Which of the following is available to all tourists in the State Museum?AHaving a fantastic visual feast at 1:00 pm.BVisiting the exhibits on Sunday morning.CEnjoying free fam
17、ily activities every night.DObserving the amazing night sky on Tuesday nights.BFor years,people have wondered whether theres life on other planets. Scientistsmay now be closer than ever to answering that question.Using powerful telescopes, a team of astronomers in South America discovered anew plane
18、t,called Proxima bIt circles a star named Proxima Centauri,in the sameway Earth circles the sun. Proxima Centauri is the closest star to our solar system.Scientists believe the new planet has a rocky surface and is similar in size toEarth. More important,theyve determined that the distance between P
19、roxima b andits “sun” gives the planet a similar temperature to Earths. This means it could haveliquid water. The presence of water on a planet makes it possible for life to exist there.Scientists refer to planets like Proxima b as “Goldilocks planets” because they are not4too hot or too cold,but ju
20、st right to possibly support life.Astronomers have found other Goldilocks planets in the past,but none are asclose to Earth as Proxima bStill,the new planet is 4. 2 light years from Earththatis about 25 trillion miles away.Despite the long distance,astronomers hope to get a much better look at ourne
21、wfound neighbor one day. But theyll need to wait until more advanced telescopesare developed. They may also send a robotic spacecraft to investigate the planet.24Earth is to the sun what.AProxima b is to Proxima CentauriBProxima Centauri is to Proxima bCProxima b is to the solar systemDthe solar sys
22、tem is to Proxima b25The writer introduces the new planet mainly by.Alisting figuresBmaking the comparisonsCfollowing the space orderDgiving examples26Planets like Proxima b are referred to as “Goldilocks planets” because of.Atheir temperatureBthe presence of waterCthe life on themDtheir size27We ca
23、n infer from the last paragraph that.Aastronomers have a long way to go to explore the new planetBexisting telescopes are still far from advancedCthe long distance will prevent astronomers from exploring the new planetDastronomers have got the whole picture of the new planetCMy friend Tim was one of
24、 five children. His father was an alcoholic and diedvery young,and his mother was unable to support the family. Unfortunately,thechildren were separated and placed in foster homes(收养家庭)Tim dropped out of school and did nothing to further himself. He eventuallywent through a divorce. Tims brother,alt
25、hough experiencing the same childhood,educated himself and got a good job. He has a happy family and a wonderful home.Both brothers gave a similar answer when asked why their lives turned out theway they did. They said,“Youd turn out this way too if you had a childhood likemine. ” Neither of the bro
26、thers could change his past,but one of them adjusted(调整)his sail.It doesnt take much to find an excuse whether that is our family background, ourlack of education,or that we live in the wrong city,or do not know the right people.Each one of these excuses has a solution. However, if you believe that
27、there is nothingyou can do to turn your life around,then you wont be able to change your life for thebetter.If you really desire to turn your life to a new course, to set your sail to a differentport, it is a matter of choice. If you choose to move forward, the easiest way is to find5a solution to y
28、our todays situation. Solutions are there if you want to go after them.Sure, it may take some hard work, or the willingness to take a risk. But if you do not,then you will never have a different or happy life. Do not limit yourself by finding anexcuse;only limit yourself by refusing to have an excus
29、e.28Why does Tims brother have a happy life?AHe had a happy childhood.BHe tried hard to change his life.CHe had a wonderful foster home.DHe was the smartest of his family.29What did Tim think led to his unhappy life?AHis laziness.BNot adjusting his sail.CHis unhappy childhood.DNot having any opportu
30、nities.30In the authors opinion,his friend Tim.Areally had no chance to improve his lifeBfailed because he lived in the wrong cityCwas the most unfortunate man in the worldDcould have changed his life if he had chosen to31What is the best title for the text?AAdjust Your SailBSay “No” to ExcusesCMove
31、 Towards a Happy FamilyDHow We Live Our Life is a ChoiceDIs traffic a big problem where you live? Increased cycling may be the answer.Where are the best places to live and cycle? A new report lists the best bikefriendlycities around the world.Top of the list is Amsterdam,the bike capital of the worl
32、d. An incredible 40% ofall traffic movements are by bicycle. Theres an extensive network of safe,fast andcomfortable cycle routes. Copenhagen,the city of bikes,is a city where 32% ofworkers cycle to work because its fast and easy. Berlin is another European city thatsgreat for cycling. The city has
33、about 80 kilometers of bike lanes,and 50 kilometers ofpavement paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic.Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing” This was introduced inMarch 2007. Its a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the100 stations spre
34、ad around the city. Later,they can leave them at any other bikestation inside the urban area of the city. The city has created a “green ring” thatsurrounds the city area of Barcelona with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spacesfor bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building
35、 a new undergroundcar park for bicycles.The UK hasits cyclefriendlycitiestoo.Bristolis the birthplaceof“Sustrans”the cycleroute charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of theirprojects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other6bikefriendly cities in the UK inc
36、lude Cambridge and York Cambridge is an old citybut has still managed to build good cycle infrastructure(基础设施) and cyclists areconsidered at every stage of any new developments.Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays,riding abicycle is also a good way to support lowcarbo
37、n living. Beijing can be one of the bestbikefriendly cities in China. There are many riding routes in Beijing foroutdoorlovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history andculture of Beijing,including the Forbidden City,Drum Tower,the Water Cube,theBirds Nest,Hutong etc.32I
38、n Amsterdam,traffic movements by bicycle account for.A80%B40%C32%D12%33What do we know about “Bicing” in Barcelona?AThere are 100 bike stations spread around the city.BCyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in the city.CThere were 3,250 parking spaces for bikes in 2007.DUnderground bike parking sta
39、tions are everywhere.34Arail line was changed to a bike route in.ABeijingBCambridgeCYorkDBristol35What is the passage mainly about?AThe history of cycling.BThe best cities for cycling.CThe development of cycling.DThe rules for cycling.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
40、中有两项为多余选项。StudyAbroadEvery year,thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer,sixmonths,a year or longer. Here are some things you need to know before you makesuch a decision.Why do it?Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another land.You will see the worl
41、d in a new way.36Many companies today wantemployees who speak a second language or who have experienced living or workingin another country.Making the right choice.To choose the right country or school,ask yourself these questions:37DoI want to live with a host family(寄宿家庭),with roommates,or alone?H
42、ow muchdo I want to pay?387Get your passport and visa(签证) early!Before you go,learn as much of thelanguage as you can, and read about the customs of your host country.Also, talk withpeople who have experienced studying abroad. Call the school to make sure someonecan meet you when you get there.Once
43、you are there.After the first few weeks its usual to feel a little homesick.39Just be opento meeting new people and having new experiences. Remember that it takes time toget used to a new place with new customs. Talk to your new friends and write aboutyour feelings.40AGetting ready to go.BImproving
44、your language skills.CYoull miss your family and friends.DHow long do I want to study abroad?EMake a phone call to the “study abroad” office.FAlways keep an open mind and you will succeed.GStudying abroad is also excellent training for the working world.第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15
45、 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。I work as a waiter at a hotel. Last night,an elderly white,seemingly41couple entered the restaurant. My coworker greeted and42them in a friendlyway. We usually take charge of our own43,but when we are44,we helpeach other out.I was45the customers at anothe
46、r table when the elderly husband46to me that they were ready to order. When I went to take their order,the husbandbegan ordering,stuttering(结巴) to a degree Id never heard before.It was very clear that he had a47disorder. I could tell the wife had told herhusband very extensively what she wanted,as a
47、(n)48for him to practiceordering. It took him quite a while to order. Meanwhile,she was just sitting there,looking proud and49despite her husbands endless stuttering.Honestly,the whole thing was beautiful and made me realize that a huge part oflove is50,patience and support. She could have made the
48、order for her husbandand avoided the51from other tables,but she didnt.52,she supportedhim and was proud to see him53the order.The whole thing also reminded me that life isnt always 54for everyone. Evenrich people also seemed to have problems they have to face daily. But Ive learnt thatlife isnt abou
49、t waiting for the storm to 55 ,its about learning to dance in the rain.841A. blindBwealthyCcourageousDnervous42A. searchedBsurveyedCseatedD accompanied43A. dishesBmealsCbookingsDtables44A. busyBtiredCconsiderateDanxious45A. reacting toBcheering upCwaiting onD looking after46A. signaledBshoutedCexpla
50、inedDsaid47A. stomachBheartCspeechDbreath48A. excuseBtraditionCtargetDway49A. absentmindedBsatisfiedCattractiveDstrict50A. thankfulnessBforgivenessCpityDacceptance51A. smilesBstaresCgreetingsDquestions52A. HoweverBOtherwiseCInsteadDThus53A. analyseBtakeCcompleteDfail54A. normalBpainfulChopefulDsmoot