1、Unit 4 单元综合能力测试卷单元综合能力测试卷时间：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。AOttawa is the capital of Canada.It is the second largest city in Ontario and thefourth largest city in the country.The Centre Block is the main buildin
2、g on Parliament Hill (国会山)It is also thelocation of several ceremonial spaces，such as the Hall of Honor and the MemorialChamber.The present Centre Block is the second iteration of the building，after thefirst was destroyed by fire in 1916，and it is one of the most recognizable buildings inCanada.Down
3、town Ottawa is the commercial and economic centre of the city.Most of thebuildings are office towers.While most of Ottawas hightech industry is basedelsewhere，it has a significant presence in the downtown core.The downtown alsocontains a number of apartments，hotels，and the older single family homes
4、andtownhouses along its edges.The National Gallery of Canada is one of Canadas premier art galleries.TheGallery has a large and varied collection of paintings，drawings，sculptures andphotographs.Although its focus is on Canadian art，it also holds works by some notedAmerican and European artists.The R
5、ideau Canal is the oldest continuously operated canal system in NorthAmerica.At the very beginning，the purpose of the Rideau Canal was military，as itwas intended to provide a secure supply and communication route between Montrealand the British naval base in Kingston.It remains in use today primaril
6、y for pleasureboating，with most of its original structures undamaged.The locks on the system openfor navigation in midMay and close in midOctober.1 The underlined word “iteration” in the 2nd paragraph probably means“”ArepairBdesignCcopyDlandmark2In the core of Downtown Ottawa，we could seeAa large nu
7、mber of tall towersBhead offices of Ottawas hightech industryCa number of apartments and hotelsDthe older single family homes and townhouses3Collections in the National Gallery of Canada are mainlyApaintings and drawingsBsculptures and photographsCworks by Canadian artistsDartwork byAmericans and Eu
8、ropeansBSince I was born and brought up in a rural town，I have a great interest innature.Using the chance of studying abroad in my second year at college，I decided togo to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there.So after Ifinished the study program，I went to Yellowknife in
9、the Northwest Territories.I clearly remember the sixth night in Yellowknife.Suddenly my host mothercame to my room around 800 pm.and told me to change clothes and go outsidequickly carrying her camera.The northern lights were flickering (闪烁) in the sky！I was shocked and juststood there with my mouth
10、 open.I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights.Since that night， whenever it was sunny， I went outside at night and looked at thesky.It was so cold that I lost all feeling in my hands and feet.As I took pictures of the northern lights ， I came to find a characteristicmovement of the lights
11、.They first appear in the north part of the sky and then theygradually come down to the south part of the sky.After that，suddenly，they come inthe middle of the north and south only for a while，which is the time when the bestnorthern lights can be seen.Since it is only a few seconds for the northern
12、lights tocome down to the middle of the sky，it is very hard to get good pictures.The stronger the sun acts， the better and stronger the northern lights flicker in thesky.Thats because they come about from the collisions (碰撞)between atmosphericgases and the solar wind.Much more solar wind comes to th
13、e earth when the sun isactive，which leads to the best northern lights.And the colors of the northern lightsdepend on the height of the collisions and the kinds of gases.4What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?AWays to take good pictures.BThe relationship between the sun and the northern lights.
14、CThe colors of the northern lights.DThe time of the best northern lights.5Why did the host mother ask the author to go out?AShe wanted to take a picture of him.BShe wanted to take a walk with him.CShe wanted to tell him something important.DShe wanted him to see the northern lights.6The author forgo
15、t to take pictures after going out becauseAthe host mother didnt remind him to take the cameraBhe was shocked by the wonderful sightCthe lights flickering in the sky disappeared too soonDhe lost all feeling in his hands and feet7When is the best time to see the northern lights?AWhen they appear in t
16、he north part of the sky.BWhen they come down to the south part of the sky.CWhen they are between the north and south.DWhen they rise in the east part of the sky.CI picked up my two best friends and we were off on a road trip.I had just returnedto America from a year abroad in China.So，naturally I w
17、anted to take a trip toCanada.Montreal，the second largest city in Canada，is a fourhour drive from my homein New Hampshire.We felt a thrill as we crossed the border into Canada.It was thefirst time I had ever driven across an international border.We turned on the radio to tryand find some Canadian st
18、ations.After dropping off our bags at our hotel， we were immediately walking down thefamous St.Catherines Street.While we walked，two things surprised us：how cold itwas and how well everyone dressed.The streets of Montreal are like a fashionshow.Both men and women look like they stepped out of the pa
19、ges of a magazine.All of that fashion has to keep them warm since Montreal is so cold.Last year itbroke the record for the most snowfall in North America.To hide from the cold wewent into a small diner because we wanted to order Poutine，a very popular snack inMontreal.It is French fries covered in c
20、heese and brown gravy (肉汁)It is delicious.However，we had a hard time ordering the dish since the official language ofMontreal is French.It is actually the fifth largest Frenchspeaking city in the world.Butsince the rest of Canada speak English，plenty of people were there to help.We spent the rest of
21、 the weekend going to many historical churches andmonuments in Montreal.But at night wed head to the very modern dance clubs andbars.Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future and the traveller canchoose whichever direction he wants to go.8Which of the following can NOT be conclude
22、d from Paragraphs 34?AThe author and his friends couldnt wait to explore the city.BThe author wasnt used to the weather of Montreal.CThe citizens from Montreal care much about what they wear.DMontreal often holds fashion shows.9What can we infer from the passage?AThe author often went to China for a
23、 visit.BThe people they met in the diner were kind and helpful.CAll the people in the diner were locals.DThe author went to Montreal on business.10Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe author listened to Canadian radio programmes and chose their first stopas advised.BThe autho
24、r took a trip to Montrealthe third largest city in Canada.CMontreal broke the record for the most snowfall in the world last year.DMontreal is a city which is both traditional and modern.11How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?AThe men and women are really the fashion models o
25、f a magazine.BThe portraits of the men and women are printed in the magazine.CThey are so well dressed that they look like models in a magazine.DThe men and women like to copy characters in magazines.DThe first people in Canada crossed the Bering Strait from Asia.In the north theInuit lived by hunti
26、ng seals， walruses (海象) and whales.They also hunted caribou (北美驯鹿)On the west coast people hunted deer，bear and beaver (河狸)They alsofished.On the plains people lived by hunting buffalo.In the east people grew crops ofbeans，squash (南瓜)，maize (玉米) and sunflower seeds.The first Europeans to reach Canad
27、a were the Vikings.In 986 a Viking calledBjarni Herjolfsson was blown off course by a storm and he spotted a newland.However he sailed away without landing.In 1001 a man named Leif Erikssonlanded in the new land，which he named Vinland (it was part of Canada)HoweverEriksson did not stay permanently.L
28、ater the Vikings did establish a colony (殖民地)in North America but they abandoned it because of conflict with the natives.However，after the Vikings，Canada was forgotten until the end of the 15thcentury.In 1497 the English King Henry sent an Italian named John Cabot on anexpedition across the Atlantic
29、 to Newfoundland.Cabot discovered rich fishing watersoff the coast of Canada.Then in 1534 and in 15351536 a Frenchman named Jacques Cartier (14911557) sailed on two expeditions to Canada.On 10 August 1535 (St Lawrences Day)he sailed into the St Lawrence River，which he named after the saint.However n
30、o permanent European settlements were made in Canada until theearly 17th century.In 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain (15671635)sailed up the St Lawrence River.In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia (NovaScotia) In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec.(The name Quebec isbelieved to be a
31、n Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river)In 1642 theFrench founded Montreal.The new colony in Canada was called New France.By 1685the population of New France was about 10，000.By 1740 it was 48，000.12Who was the first European to reach Canada?ALeif Eriksson.BBjarni Herjolfsson.CJohn Cabot.D
32、Samuel de Champlain.13What is the last paragraph mainly about?AEuropeans set foot on Canada.BEuropeans started expeditions.CEuropeans fought against the natives.DEuropeans began to make permanent settlements.14What is the best title for the passage?AThe early history of CanadaBThe languages of Canad
33、aCEuropeans started expeditionsDThe war between Europeans and Canadians15In which part of Canada did people grow crops?AIn the north.BIn the east.COn the west coast.DOn the plains.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，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。Most travellers face the language difficulty in Ital
34、y( 意大利) nowadays.1There are a few things that you should know before you step out of the airport.Theres no such thing as “Italian food”In Italy each area has its own personality， its own dialect(方言)， and its own food.2Get to know whats produced locally and whats in season， and youll be eating thefre
35、shest and best of what that area has to offer.3Most Italians pay for things on a daytoday basis with cash from their morningcoffee to dinner.Those of you who have grown used to paying for milk and bread atthe grocery store with a card may find it very difficult to travel.The waiter isnt being rude w
36、hen he leaves you alone to eat.In Italy， after your meal is served， you may not see the waiter at your table againuntil its time to clear your plates.This is not the waiter being rude.4An empty restaurant doesnt mean the place is bad.Many times Ive gone into restaurants in Italy at what I thought wa
37、s dinner timeonly to find the place nearly empty.5The dinner hour in many cities doesnt startuntil at least 800 pm.Many restaurants in bigger cities and towns will be openearlier than that，but the earlier opening time isnt for the locals.Its for visitors.ACash is king in Italy.BTrains are always lat
38、e in Italy.CLater，I learned Italians eat late.DIf so，travelling to Italy can be an attractive experience.EHowever，its still a very easy and comfortable country to visit.FThis is the waiter letting you enjoy your meal as long as you want.GIts a shock to those of you who think youve already known what
39、 Italian foodis.第三部分第三部分语言运用语言运用(共共三三节，满分节，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。What we know about other cultures comes to us in many different ways.Theopinions we have might have been1in school，or the images we have seen inthe media.One of the mos
40、t2ways we form these opinions is by meeting peoplefrom other countries.Think of the behaviors of others that you dont like：the loud，rude or meanpeople that sometimes can3your day ； people who think they knoweverything， and will not4any other opinions； people who make fun of the wayyou look，talk or d
41、ress.When the people who act like those are tourists，then theimpressions and5feelings we have can be even greater.These examples should help6your own behavior any time you findyourself a visitor in adifferent city or country.The way you act will leave a lasting7 In many cases， your behavior can eith
42、er polish up or tarnish (损害) the image ofyour country.In Canada，I have8a few tourists who tell me about the many faults theysee in my country.They dont like our9of food or our cold climate.They thinkCanadians are too10，and often say that we are not an important countrybecause of our small population
43、.They want me to know that their country is muchbetter.When I11such things I become defensive，and in many cases I decidevery12that I dont really like that person.Its not hard to imagine that I feelworse about that persons country， 13I try my best to think that most tourists arenot like them.Next tim
44、e when you are travelling abroad，be polite and show14to otherpeople and cultures.15to be goodwill ambassadors (大使) for your country.Youare the person others will use to make judgments about all the people in yourcountry.Help make a good impression.1A.taughtBlearnedCmeasuredDrecited2A.gentleBconvenie
45、ntCimportantDdifficult3A.burnBwasteCdefeatDruin4A.refer toBlisten toCmake upDturn away5A.positiveBvaluableCnegativeDobvious6A.wipeBguessCseekDguide7A.impressionBmemoryCfriendshipDpain8A.servedBmetCtreatedDavoided9A.formBtasteCcolourDsize10A.happyBnoisyCquietDfunny11A.hearBreceiveCmixDprevent12A.prou
46、dlyBquicklyCslowlyDhighly13A.whenBsinceCunlessDthough14A.respectBadmirationCpraiseDlove15A.ContinueBRememberCRemindDRequest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。Hello，Im Helen.Im introducing you to one of the most famous 1.(theatre) in the world，2.you can hear
47、and see wonderful performances ofopera and ballet.Its the Royal Opera House.The Royal Opera House was built in1858.And it 3.(be) actually the third theatre that we have had on this land atCovent Garden.The first theatre was built in 1732 ， and itwas burnt down in1808.The second one was built in 1809
48、 and it was burnt down in 1856.But its not just the 4.(build) that makes it 5.(impress)；itsalso the performances on stage that make it an amazing place 6.(visit)TheRoyal Opera House is home 7.two companies，the Royal Ballet and theRoyal Opera.They are both fulltime here，and they give almost 300 perfo
49、rmances ofopera and ballet every year.The Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera have dancers and singers from all over8.world.In recent years ， weve had two famous singers fromChinaZhang Liping and Dai Yuqiang.There are some cheap tickets 9.(offer) there，but the number of themis limited，so I think the be
50、st thing to do is buy 10.(they) in advance.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）假如你是李华， 你的朋友 Tom 5 月 22 日来信询问你毕业前的一次旅游经历。请你根据下面提示给他回一封 80 词左右的电子邮件。1由学生会组织。2一部分人愿意乘公交车；另一部分人喜欢步行；最后大家被说服骑自行车。3美丽的风景让人难以忘怀。4感受：这次旅游增进了友谊，提高了关心自然环境的意识。注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Tom，How happy I am to receiv
