1、Unit 5-On the road单元综合水平测试时间：100分钟满分：120分选择题部分第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40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 leaving school, I was pleased that my exam results meant that I could study engineering at university. But I also wanted to travel before starting my course. A friend of mine
2、 told me about the Schools Exploring Society, an organization which helps students take a gap year (a year between leaving school and going to college). It has three foreign journeys a year, taking 1620yearolds on science and nature trips. I love being outdoors, and a mountaineering trip to Alaska w
3、as on offer. So I signed up (报名) immediately.There was one problem, though. I had to raise a large amount of money for the trip. It was a big task, but I managed to make it. I washed cars, worked in a cafe and also sold off some of my old books, clothes and CDs. Then, just before starting out, I sta
4、rted worrying.Can I do this？Am I fit enough？What if I see a bear?Seventy of us traveled to Alaska. The first two days after arrival were spent in a school hall preparing our equipment and five tons of food. Then we left for the beautiful Talkeetna Mountain. On the trip we dug paths and recognized pl
5、ant species. Then we climbed a mountain that was over 6,000 feet high. It was tiring but exciting.Looking back, a gap year was so right for me. I learned a lot about accepting other people for what they are.We had to help each other and it made me less selfish. My gap year has also made me more able
6、 to concentrate.Now, whenever Im worried about anything, I think I did Alaska I can do this!1We can learn from Paragraph 1 that the author_.Ahadnt taken foreign trips beforeBmade the trip together with his friendsCwas not satisfied with his exam resultsDwas going to study engineering at a college2Wh
7、at was the problem for the author?AHis body was not strong.BHe couldnt afford the trip.CHe had no outdoor experience.DHe had little time to prepare for the trip.3The author may agree that his gap year_.Awas well worth itBgot him interested in plantsCmade him fall behind others in studyDhelped him kn
8、ow more about himself4What might be the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo explain how to prepare for trips.BTo advise on how to spend a gap year.CTo describe his experience in his gap year.DTo encourage students to do parttime work.BThis journey began this morning almost an hour later than I h
9、ad planned, although I had completed my packing before eight oclock. I was quite clear about the fact that once I left, my house would stand empty for probably the first time since the day it was built. It was a strange feeling and perhaps explains why I was leaving so late, walking around the house
10、 many times over, checking one last time to see that all was in order.It is hard to explain my feelings once I did finally set off. As I drove further and further from the house, I found the surroundings (周围的事物) grow unrecognizable. I began to have a feeling of unease mixed with excitement. I took a
11、 turning and found myself on a road circling the edge of a hill. I could sense the steep (陡峭的) drop to my left. I felt a sense of alarm that I was perhaps not on the correct road at all, but speeding off in the wrong direction into a wilderness. It was only the feeling of a moment, but it caused me
12、to slow down. And even when I was sure I was on the right road, I felt forced to stop the car a moment to think carefully.I decided to step out and stretch (伸展) my legs a little. On the one side of the road, thickets and small trees rose sharply, while on the other I could now see the distant countr
13、yside and a town nearby.I walked a little way along the roadside, when I heard a voice behind me. Until this point I had believed myself quite alone and I turned in some surprise. Sitting on the large stone was a thin, whitehaired man, He called to me again and signaled me to join him. For a moment.
14、 I took him for a homeless man, but then I saw he was just some local man enjoying the fresh air and summer sunshine, and saw no reason not to do so.5Why did the author set off later than planned?AHe repeatedly checked the house.BHe was feeling sad about leaving the house.CPacking his belongings too
15、k longer than expected.DThere was no one to help him get everything ready.6What caused the author to start driving more slowly?AThe road had become steep.BHe realized he was driving too fast.CThe beautiful scenery attracted him.DHe suddenly feared that he might get lost.7When the author walked out o
16、f his car, he _.Adidnt expect to see anyoneBdidnt want to speak to anybodyCdidnt know there was a town nearbyDcouldnt see anything because of the tree8What was the authors attitude to his trip?AHe just wanted to finish it.BHe felt unable to continue it.CHe regretted having started it.DHe had mixed f
17、eelings about it.CBai Chay Beach is a large and beautiful beach. It lies close to the coast of Halong Bay.The 100meterwide sandy beach is over 500 meters long. In summer, the beach is a popular tourist attraction not only for local people, but also for tourists.There are many legends about Bai Chay.
18、 According to local people, legend has it that when a group of ships carrying food for the YuanMongolian invaders (入侵者) came there, the Vietnamese soldiers and the local people led by Tran Khanh Du set fire to the ships. All the ships caught fire. The fire was so big that all the ships were burnt do
19、wn. All the invaders had to leave and then the name Bai Chay became popular. Another legend has it that the western side of the beach used to be a wharf (码头) for seagoing boats. A special plant was harmful to the boats. The local people had to use leaves to burn this plant. From Hon Gai and other ne
20、ighboring places, people always saw fires from there, so they called it Bai Chay.Having received much investment (投资), the Bai Chay tourist site has rapidly transformed into one of the most fascinating beaches in Halong City. It has restaurants, traditional music theaters, parks, waterskiing, and se
21、a motorcycling. Today, Bai Chay is a wellknown attraction with good services, which can meet the increasing needs of visitors. From Bai Chay, it is also convenient to Halong Bay cruise tours to visit other tourist attractions nearby such as Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and Quan Lan island.9Whats the
22、 meaning of the underlined word “transformed” in the last paragraph?AChanged.BAdvertised.CDesigned. DSupported.10What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage?ATo tell readers some mysterious legends.BTo introduce a famous tourist attraction.CTo make Halong Bay more known.DTo describe the
23、beauty of Bai Chay Beach.11According to the first legend, the group of ships went to the beach to _.Aimprove the life of the local peopleBteach the local people to build shipsCdevelop the tourist industryDprovide food for the YuanMongolian invadersDPeople who like travelling have their reasons.They
24、believe that travelling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who di
25、slike travelling also have some reasons.Travelling, in my opinion, does more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadens (使扩大) our mind. We can get in touch with other civilizations (文明), cultures, customs and ideas.Through history, most people travelled because of necessity (必要性) not for pleasure
26、. People travelled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever travelled just for the fun of it.In ancient times, for example, rich Romans travelled all the way to Greece to take part in
27、the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity (好奇心)They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon (地平线)Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages
28、and be introduced to different cultures.So, travelling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us.There is no doubt that we can get much from it.12According to the passage, in the past most people travelled _.Afor funBfor knowledgeCto get experience Dto make a living13In the writers opinion, trav
29、elling can be _.AexpensiveBfunnyChelpful Dtiring14Whats the main idea of this passage?ADifferent kinds of travelling.BTravelling enriches our mind.CWays to enjoy yourself while travelling.DThe advantages and disadvantages of travelling.15The underlined word “expand” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by
30、 “_”AwidenBprotectClose Ddecide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。The Best FamilyFriendly Beaches in the U. S.Do you plan a beach vacation this summer? Before you go, check out our list of the best familyfriendly beaches in the U. S. _1_. With soft sand and lots of activit
31、ies for your children, spending time there might finally allow you to have that relaxing family vacation youve been dreaming of._2_Located in Siesta Key, Florida, Siesta Beach offers families some of the softest sand in the country, along with a smokefree environment, crystal clear water, a playgrou
32、nd for the kids, covered picnic areas, and sand volleyball courts.Coast Guard BeachLocated in Cape Cod, Massachussetts, Coast Guard Beach makes the perfect vacation destination for families looking for a more natural setting. This quiet and modest beach offers wildlife viewing, beach biking, and coo
33、l water throughout the year. Make sure to plan a dinner out at Arnolds Lobster, _3_. Kids all love it!Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore_4_. And it features miles of clean sands next to a lakefront beach. You and the kids can climb up and down the massive Sleeping Bear Dunes, and then cool off
34、by playing all afternoon in the cool waters of Lake Michigan.Cannon BeachAlthough cooler, Cannon Beach in Oregon makes the perfect location for families interested in nature and the environment. With a backdrop of stunning Haystack Rock, you and your children can enjoy uncrowded beaches, investigate
35、 tide pools, watch wildlife, fly kites, and bike along the shore.Kiawah Beach walker Park_5_. Kiawah Beach walker Park on Kiawah Island, just off the coast of South Carolina, has clean beaches, unbeatable wildlife viewing, art and craft activities, bike rental, and junior naturalist classes for kids
36、.ASiesta BeachBRehoboth BeachCwhich serves meals in gamesDAnd then please try one of these top beaches around the countryEI wonder whether you are ready to plan your next vacation at one of these familyfriendly beachesFGet close to Lake Michigan, and youll find the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake
37、shoreGYou dont need to leave the country in order to take your children on a fantastic island vacation第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5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。It was a dark day, one of depression, sorrow and anger. As I climbed out of the _1_， after witnessing my ti
38、me in the 100 yard freestyle, I did not feel like speaking to anyone. I saw the bright smiles of swimmers who had just _2_ a best time. _3_， I had failed. Or at least that is what I thought at the time.I was lying on my cool bed when an idea _4_ my head. Success is the _5_ to go from failure to fail
39、ure without _6_ your enthusiasm. At practice the next day, I told my swimming teammates about my goal time and they all either laughed or replied with a _7_ similar response like, “You cant do it” or “Probably not”. Believe it or not, these are the responses that made my goal _8_.Finally came the da
40、y when I had to _9_ to myself and others that with _10_ there is no limit to your achievements.With the starting gun _11_， I dove with perfect form into the pool. I felt the cool water running _12_ my back. I swam like a fish, bouncing off each _13_ at the wall as if it was a spring board. On the _1
41、4_ turn, I came back to the wall with every piece of strength I had. I _15_ the final wall with my fingertips and knew that I had swum the _16_ race.I had done it! I had achieved my best time! Joy filled my _17_ like water does a cup. I saw the _18_ on all of my friends faces as I _19_ out of the po
42、ol: their jaws dropped to the ground. I began to laugh and gave them thumbs up.I have _20_ in life that having belief in yourself opens all gates. Never forget that anything the mind can conceive and believe can achieve.1A.pondBseaCpool Dbed2A.madeBachievedCreached Drealized3A.OtherwiseBHoweverCBesi
43、des DIn addition4A.occurredBbrokeCstuck Dhit5A.opportunityBactionCcause Dability6A.keepingBlosingCreducing Ddecreasing7A.somehowBsomewhatCanyhow Danywhere8A.magicalBreasonableCconfident Dachievable9A.promiseBprovideCpresent Dprove10A.considerationBimpressionCbelief Ddesire11A.setting outBgoing offCb
44、reaking out Dgetting off12A.throughBaboveCacross Dto13A.turnBjumpCstruggle Dshoot14A.nextBpreviousCvery Dlast15A.pushedBreachedCgot Dtouched16A.wholeBperfectCfirst Dbest17A.heartBheadCmind Dface18A.expressionsBemotionsCfeelings Dresponses19A.ranBclimbedCstood Djumped20A.gainedBdreamedClearned Dremem
45、bered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。Tomb Sweeping Day the day on _1_ people remember their dead _2_ (relative) and visit their graves, has just gone. But this year, an interesting story happened on that day. Let me share _3_ with you.At that night, after dinne
46、r, a boy was taking a walk in the road. When he walked past a convenience store he thought of going in _4_ (buy) something. Then he realized that he didnt have money with him. So, his mother _5_ (phone) to bring some money to him.While _6_ (wait) for his money, the boy saw an old man burning joss pa
47、per by the road. “What are you doing here？” the boy _7_ (ask) him. “I am sending money to my family，” he said. Then he asked the boy, “What are you doing here？” “Im waiting for my family to send money to me.”_8_ hearing this, the old mans face turned pale and he ran away _9_ (immediate). The boy shouted to him, “Hey, dont run! Im just waiting for my family to send money to me！” Suddenly, all the people _10_ (burn) joss paper nearby also ran away
