1、Unit 2单元综合能力小测【完形填空】On a winter evening,I heard the sounds of a fight on my way home.A girl was being attacked (袭击)not far from where I 1.“Should I go to help her?” I thought.I was worried about my own safety,and I regretted having selected a new way home.“What if I am hurt too?Shouldnt I just 2 to
2、call the police?” But the girls 3were growing weaker.I knew I must act fast because I could not 4 the life,5 it meant risking my own life.I didnt know where I found the 6 and strength (体力),but I had finally 7 to help.I changed suddenly.I ran behind the bushes and 8 the attacker off the girl.Struggli
3、ng,we fell to the ground,we fought for a few minutes 9 the man jumped up and ran away.10 heavily,I came up to the crying girl.In the 11,I could not see her clearly,but I could certainly 12 her shock.“Its OK,” I said 13.“The man ran away.Youre safe now.” There was a long stop and then I heard the wor
4、ds,said in both wonder and 14.“Dad,is that you?” And then,from behind the tree,stepped my youngest 15,Katherine.1.A.stoodB.killedC.heardD.caught2.A.moveB.takeC.runD.go3.A.criesB.noisesC.cheersD.sounds4.A.saveB.ignoreC.changeD.decide5.A.althoughB.becauseC.asD.but6.A.courageB.beliefC.attitudeD.idea7.A
5、.agreedB.planedC.promisedD.decided8.A.tookB.droppedC.pulledD.got9.A.unlessB.ifC.sinceD.until10.A.WalkingB.DrinkingC.BreathingD.Looking11.A.daylightB.afternoonC.darknessD.midnight12.A.feelB.seeC.guessD.find13.A.angrilyB.softlyC.sadlyD.happily14.A.shameB.peaceC.painD.surprise15.A.sonB.daughterC.grands
6、onD.cousin【阅读理解】AWhen Rebecca Saxon was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27,she thought her life was over.But in her darkest hour,inspiration struck and she found a way of turning her misfortune into advantage.Following her cancer treatment,Rebecca launched a successful business “Something
7、Blue Bridal Shoes”a unique range of wedding footwear,which came out of the fashion pictures she drew while recovering in her hospital bed.Rebecca,from London,says,“I started designing wedding shoes with blue soles (鞋底)when I was halfway through my cancer treatment.I had a hit when I was diagnosed wi
8、th cancer but I decided that I was going to pick myself up and fight this cancer.The pictures were my release and the way I got through the many hours spent in a hospital room.I had no idea what was going to happen to me,but I knew I had to be positive if I was going to overcome this treatment.I tol
9、d myself this was not going to be the end for me.I decided to fight with my negative feelings and start drawing.”Rebecca had always loved fashion since she was younger.Several of her friends were getting married at the time when she was ill.“So at first,I would be drawing designs for wedding dresses
10、 and other clothes.But then I started drawing wedding footweardesigning shoes with blue soles which were very comfortable too.I thought it would be a lovely way of combining the something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue tradition.Drawing really helped me deal with my treatment,”
11、said the brave girl.With the encouragement of her boyfriend,she turned her dreams into reality and set up “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”.Each beautiful shoe has a blue sole,combining the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.1.What did Rebecca Saxon do when she wa
12、s recovering in the hospital?A.Draw fashion pictures.B.Prepare for her marriage.C.Donate money to charities.D.Found a company.2.Which of the following is TRUE about Rebecca Saxon?A.She has designed several wedding dresses for her friends.B.Drawing designs helped her fight with her negative feelings.
13、C.Her boyfriend invested all of his savings in her business.D.She started making shoes before she was diagnosed with cancer.3.Each of Rebecca Saxons shoes has a blue sole to.A.make the shoes more colourfulB.express good wishes to the brideC.let the bride feel comfortableD.show her preference for blu
14、e4.The story of Rebecca Saxon inspires people to .A.face difficulties bravelyB.treasure what they haveC.hold fast to their dreamsD.help those in need selflesslyBAt 1,345 meters above sea level,Ben Nevis is not the worlds most difficult mountain to climb.But things get considerably tricky if instead
15、of hiking shoes you put on a pair of 5-inch high heels,especially if youre a guy.One English teenager recently proved that it was not impossible.Ben Conway,a 19-year-old art student from London,recently took up the challenge as a way to stand out in an application for a scholarship for the School of
16、 Communication Arts in Brixton.He started his unusual high-heel climb at 8 am,on June 27,and was joined by Callum MacKenzie Allen,a friend from his art foundation year,who videotaped the whole thing for a two-minute video that was used as his application project.The whole climb took five hours and w
17、asnt the smoothest experience.Halfway up Ben Nevis,one of his shoes broke,so he had to tape the shoes to his feet to make sure they stayed on.The weather didnt make it easy for him either,as he claimed that it rained pretty much the whole time,and he had to go against 40 to 50 miles an hour winds.Du
18、e to these difficult conditions,Ben and his friend had to turn back after reaching 900 meters up the mountain.Besides providing a unique art school application project,the high-heel climb also allowed the 19-year-old to raise some money for worthy causes (事业),like Sals Shoes,which provides footwear
19、for barefoot children around the world.“Raising money for charity brings happiness to peoples lives and if I can do something ridiculous and bring someone happiness,then thats what its all about,” Ben said.1.Which can replace the underlined word “tricky” in Paragraph 1?A.Pleasant.B.Boring.C.Difficul
20、t.D.Interesting.2.Why did Allen videotape the high-heel climb for Ben?A.To prove nothing is impossible.B.To record a special experience.C.To develop their friendship.D.To assist in Bens application.3.What does Paragraph 3 focus on?A.The difficulties in the climb.B.The climbing way.C.The terrible wea
21、ther.D.The unexpected things.4.Which word can best describe Bens story?A.Confusing.B.Inspiring.C.Exciting.D.Frightening.CThe story happened on the day when I lost my best friend to a hit-and-run driver,the day a precious life was taken from us way too soon.It was a bright and sunny day in November.T
22、hanksgiving had been celebrated only two days before.Since it was a holiday weekend I had been on the phone with Greg the night before many times.His dad didnt want him to come over because of the holiday.I guess he finally wore him down and he called and said “I can stay.”So,my mom,brother,and I we
23、nt to pick him up.He was always smiling.The complete opposite of my shy self,Greg was always the life of the party.We got two large pizzas that Friday night.Ive never known anyone in my entire life who loved to eat more than Greg.Thats the way he was though.He was just enjoying life.And if it meant
24、gaining weight or whatever,so be it.He would sit back and put his hands on his belly and just laugh.We (Greg,David,and I)did so many fun things together and had such great times.Things we should have done and things we shouldnt have done,Ill “Never” forget.On Saturday morning Dad took us out for bre
25、akfast.We all finished eating and followed my Dad up to the cashier.Greg asked Dad if he could have a candy bar.I looked at Greg shaking my head.He just laughed.After breakfast,Father took us to my Moms house.When we got out at Moms house there was no one home.So,one of us grabbed a big wheel and ro
26、de it down the steep driveway into the street.Just boys being boys.Greg and I did it several times until the last time.The car hit him in the head,knocking him around 75-100 yards.My brother and I both ran screaming just yelling for help and crying.One of the neighbors called 911.I was in shock.That
27、 day was forever etched(铭刻) into our memories.It still hurts to think about it.Wishing we could have grown old together.Wondering how it would have been.Im sure IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT.1.We can describe Greg as .A.impolite and greedyB.easy-going and optimisticC.shy and unconfidentD.friendly and bra
28、ve2.Greg was killed in .A.a fireB.an earthquakeC.a car accidentD.a firefight3.Which shows the right order of the following events?Greg died of an accident while playing in the street.Greg went out for breakfast with the author.The author together with his bother and mom went to meet Greg.The three b
29、oys got two large pizzas and had great fun.The author invited Greg to spend the weekend at his house.A.B.C.D.4.Who came to help them after the accident?A.David mother.B.Davids father.C.Davids brother.D.Davids neighbor.【七选五】In a world surrounded by bad news,it may feel like an unhappy place sometimes
30、.1 Here is a list of ideas to help you. 2In this age when everything is sent via email,Facebook,WhatsApp and Snapchat,its a shock to receive a letter through the post.Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive effect. Volunteer3 Whether you volunte
31、er at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk,the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is awesome.There are so many opportunities,so you are sure to find one that is right for you.And it doesnt necessarily have to take up all your time it could be on
32、ce a week or a couple of times a year. Make something for a special personWhether youre creative or not,taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.Even if you think youre not creative,the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your prec
33、ious time into.4 Tell someone “I love you”You can say it to anyone your mum or dad,grandparents,family member,friend,boyfriend or girlfriend.5 Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you,or remind your mum that you love her.Sometimes,in our busy lives we forget to take a mo
34、ment to tell people what they mean to us.A.Send a handwritten letterB.Use the chat softwareC.However,you can make a difference.D.And you dont even have to say “I love you.”E.Volunteering means giving up all your time.F.Being willing to help others is one of the nicest things you can do.G.Some ideas
35、could include a card,painting,drawing,song,poem or cake!【语法填空】A man got lost while driving through a country.As he tried to read a map,he drove off the road into a ditch(沟渠)1.(lucky).Though he was not injured,his car was stuck deep 2. the mud.So the man had got to walk to 3.nearby farm to ask for he
36、lp.“Warwick can get your car out of that ditch,” said the farmer,4. (point)to an old mule(骡子).The man looked at the weak mule and the farmer 5.just stood there repeating,“Yep,old Warwick can do the job.” The man thought 6.had nothing to lose.Therefore,he took the old man and Warwick to the ditch.The
37、 farmer hitched(套住)the mule to the car and shouted,“Pull,Fred!Pull,Jack!Pull,Ted!Pull,Warwick!” And the mule pulled the car from the ditch 7.very little effort.The man was 8.(amaze).He thanked the farmer and asked,“Why did you call out all of those 9.names before you call Warwick?”The farmer smiled
38、and said,“Old Warwick is just about blind.Once he 10. (believe)he is part of a team,he wont mind pulling.”【概要写作】阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Your Robot Teacher of the FutureWill your job be done by a robot in the future?Bank of England economists predict that almost half of all UK jobs are under threat
39、 of automation.Those most at risk involve repetitive manual labour,such as factory positions.But could even the venerable profession of teaching soon have to compete against powerful electronic educators?At first glance,teaching might seem to be unaffected to replacement by robots.Teachers use a ran
40、ge of soft skills that machines find hard to replicate.They judge pupils needs and adapt feedback accordingly.They adapt materials to make them more attractive and effective.And they provide pastoral care:looking out for students who lag behind or disrupt the class.Nonetheless,some believe the futur
41、e of education will be technological.In an interview with Business Insider magazine,futurist Thomas Frey predicts that “by 2030 the largest company on the Internet is going to be an education-based company that we havent heard of yet.”He thinks that “bots”online robot teacherswill make education so
42、efficient that students will be able to compress an entire undergraduate degree into six months of learning.A bot learns what your “interests” and “reference points” are,and it “figures out” how to teach you in a faster and faster way over time,according to Frey.Whether or not such incredible speeds
43、 will be reached,over the last decade there has been a huge increase in online learning platforms.Companies such as Udemy and Khan Academy produce courses that allow millions to learn at home for free at their own pace.But there are limitations.Without the face-to-face stimulation of a classroom env
44、ironment,the overwhelming majority of students fail to complete online courses.How to sustain motivation to learn is one more skill that online teachers will need to master.Indeed,Frey admits there is some way to go:“Nobody has quite cracked the code for the future of education.”What do teachers the
45、mselves think about this?Professor Donald Clark from Derby University in the UK thinks that we should welcome change,even though people will lose their jobs.“Artificial intelligence will destroy jobsso why not use it for a social good such as learning?”he asked. 【应用文】假设你是李华,即将去澳大利亚一所学校进行短期交流,被安排住在Eric先生家。请你写封电子邮件与他联系并询问以下情况:1.住宿条件;2.膳食安排;3.交通情况。Dear Eric,I am Li Hua,a student from China. Yours sincerely,Li Hua参考答案：【完形填空】1-5ACABA6-10ADCDC11-15CABDB【阅读理解】A1-4ABBAB1-4CDABC1-4BCDD【七选五】15 CAFGD【语法填空】1.unluckily2.in3.a4.pointing5.who/that6
