1、Unit 4单元综合能力小测【完形填空】Until a few years ago,I had what most people would call a good life.I had a1 job that paid the bills;I had a good family,a big place and enough money to use for the future,and there was nothing much wrong in my life.2,I was bored.I wanted more.I wanted to live 3 and loudly and ma
2、ke sharp memories instead of the grey ones of everyday life.But I was 4.I had never had any confidence in myself and never quite 5 that childhood shyness.And I tried everything,like reading books about confidence.But none of them really 6.So I 7 that the small steps werent enough.I signed up for an
3、internship (实习期的工作)of teaching English in Vietnam,an 8 huge step.I was alone in a country where the food was 9and the streets were unfamiliar.I had no idea whether I would be able to 10 everything that would 11 at me.I spent five months in Vietnam,teaching and exploring.Id learnt to 12 all of myself
4、.I returned home 13.The 14 that had controlled my life and the self-doubt were 15.That one big chance changed everything for me,and in me.1.A.stableB.temporaryC.difficultD.demanding2.A.ThusB.InsteadC.OtherwiseD.However3.A.easilyB.brightlyC.peacefullyD.modestly4.A.proudB.innocentC.outgoingD.afraid5.A
5、.added toB.talked aboutC.got overD.suffered from6.A.continuedB.survivedC.failedD.helped7.A.figuredB.promisedC.predictedD.disagreed8.A.equallyB.impossiblyC.unnecessarilyD.occasionally9.A.niceB.colourfulC.strangeD.inadequate10.A.doubtB.handleC.quitD.obtain11.A.pointB.throwC.shoutD.aim12.A.trustB.enjoy
6、C.excuseD.forgive13.A.unconcernedB.unsatisfiedC.unchangeableD.unrecognizable14.A.fearB.respectC.courageD.anger15.A.picked upB.forgotten aboutC.worn awayD.put off【阅读理解】AArtist Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell clearly remembers the day in high school when the teacher asked her to write about her family history
7、.She saw that it was impossible to answer the questions “Who am I?” and “Where did I come from?” Nzinga Terrell told VOA about her childhood memories.“So the white kids were able to get up and talk about hundreds of years of their background.And there was me and one other black kid in the class who
8、could go back to a plantation in Virginia and thats it.” She talked about her familys history.“My people were brought here on the bottom of a ship.And they were sold and they were re-named.My dads side of the family took the last name of the job that they had,which is butlers.My moms side of the fam
9、ily took the last name of the plantation that owned them.”Today,she and her husband,artist James Terrell,explore that identity in their work.Their new exhibit of paintings is called “Born at the Bottom of the Ship.” The show recently opened at the Center for the Arts in Manassas,Virginia.Over the ge
10、nerations,Africans became African Americans with a new culture,and Nzinga Terrell includes different parts of that story in her art.There are things that look like African cloth and design and things that make you think of American culture and clothing.James Terrells style is more abstract.“Mami Wat
11、a”,the first painting visitors see in the new exhibit,shows a woman rising from the ocean.Terrell explains the painting.“Mami Wata is a goddess of the sea.Theres no light going through;theres not a lot of colour being seen,as opposed to the other ones.So,its just showing the time of the slaves being
12、 brought to America.” But the artist says he also likes to play with colour.Growing up,Terrell attended a church with coloured glass in many windows.Because of that experience,he learned how light goes through the windows.He makes lines in his painting that look like the lines between pieces of colo
13、ured glass in the church windows.Terrells works show how he sees himself as an African American.Visitors to the art exhibit say they see themselves and their family members in the works.1.When young,Nzinga Terrells memory of her family dates back to .A.the time when the slaves were sold and re-named
14、B.the time when she was born at the bottom of a shipC.the time when the black slaves were brought to America D.the time when her family worked on a plantation in Virginia2.How did Nzinga Terrells father get his family name?A.It was named after a plantation.B.It was named after their owners name.C.It
15、 was named after the job the family did.D.It was named long ago after a place in Africa.3.Whats the painting “Mami Wata” like?A.Its typical of native American style.B.It reflects a dark time of the black slaves.C.Its abstract with rich and bright colours.D.It describes a church James once attended.4
16、.How do the visitors probably feel seeing Terrells works?A.Strange.B.Curious.C.Depressed.D.Moved.BPark City,Utah is a famous destination thanks to its mountains,world-class restaurants,and famous events.The town is also home to creatives of all types,including many talented visual artists.When you v
17、isit,take the time to explore Park Citys many inviting art galleries found along its pleasant streets and get to know its creative side.To find art galleries in Park City,all you need to do is wander down Main Street.Between restaurants and shops,there are dozens of galleries worth visiting.Terzian
18、Galleries features oil paintings,glass,pottery,and sculptures created by regional artists.Just a few doors down,check out Lunds Fine Art Gallery for cool and original art,pottery,sculpture,and jewelry.Next,cross the street to enjoy the displays at Montgomery Lee Fine Art,a locally owned gallery show
19、ing fine art in various medias.As you continue down Main Street,visit Park City Fine Art for art with a regional focus.Nature-inspired paintings and art with Western themes makes this art gallery a must-see.Pando Fine Art features ancient fossils,drawing,mixed media,painting,and sculpture to amazing
20、 effect.Stop by Art Works Gallery to look at in a relaxed way fashionable and fascinating metal and glass creations,paintings,sculptures,and gifts in this pleasant and attractive shop.Nearby,Gallery MAR shows present-day paintings and sculptures by American artists.Further down Main Street,check out
21、 the Thomas Anthony Gallery for beautiful art from all around the world in a wonderful gallery setting.In the same area,with digs in a historic former bank building,Meyer Gallery offers up many valuable pieces.Whether youre looking to absorb art or get some gifts,dont miss PROTHRO Gallery,a fine art
22、 gallery displaying present-day pieces,jewelry,and crafts.A good place to end your Main Street art trip is the Kimball Art Center,one of the citys most comprehensive art galleries.As Park Citys excellent arts nonprofit,visitors can take advantage of exhibits,art classes,and more in this welcoming sp
23、ace.And if youre planning to explore beyond Park City at all,be sure to visit ARTIQUE in nearby Kamas,just a short and scenic 20-minute drive away.This place displays and sells a mix of local art and hosts fun events with artists.1.How many art galleries are mentioned in Park City in this passage?A.
24、10.B.11.C.12.D.13.2.What does the underlined word mean in the first paragraph?A.Art.B.Galleries.C.Artists.D.Art works.3.To appreciate art from all over the world,which gallery/galleries should you visit?A.ARTIQUE gallery.B.The Kimball Art Center.C.Park City Fine Art.D.The Thomas Anthony Gallery.4.Ho
25、w does the writer develop this passage?A.By comparing.B.By giving examples.C.By describing facts.D.By following the visiting route.CBKLYN House HotelThis hotel features works by Brooklyn artists.The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway.The immediate surrou
26、ndings feel urban the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated (高的)subway tracks but Bushwicks best bars,cafes and restaurants are nearby.Doubles from $99,room only.Tel: 718 388 4433Archer HotelVisitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhatt
27、an should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel.Rates differ from great value to expensive;some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full).Rooms are small but tasteful,with nice touches such as exposed brick.Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.Doubles from
28、 $199,room only.Tel: 212 719 4100CitizenM New York Times SquareThis is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain CitizenM.The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”.Theres a rooftop bar,a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria
29、and an area with public iMac workspaces.Although New Yorkers avoid being nearby Times Square,all the lights,cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170,room only.Tel: 212 319 70001.What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?A.It has the most rooms.B.It is located in Manha
30、ttan.C.It is Bushwicks best hotel.D.It is decorated with some art works.2.What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?A.Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.B.Visitors will get a “MoodPad” as a gift.C.Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.D.Visitors can have a good vi
31、ew of the Empire State Building.3.Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?A.212 319 7000.B.718 388 4433.C.212 865 5700.D.212 719 4100.【七选五】Education has always been a hot topic.How to educate children can be a sweet but painstaking task for parents,many of whom try
32、 to offer their children the best environment.Competition between parents over childrens education may start from the kind of animated (动画)series children watch.1 By watching the former,children can learn English at the same time.However,this does not mean those watching foreign shows perform better
33、 than those watching Chinese ones. 2 They can help children learn traditional Chinese culture and history.Take Journey to the West for example.3By watching this show,children can learn more about the history of the Tang Dynasty and the development of Buddhist culture in China.Foreign shows can open
34、a window for children to gain a better understanding of the outside world.So,children ought to be encouraged to watch both as long as the content of the show is beneficial.This can also be applied to other things beyond animated series.4 However,some parents fail to do this.Their incorrect view can
35、more or less leave an influence on their children.Innocent (天真的)children,influenced by their parents,slowly hold the view that watching foreign shows is better than watching Chinese shows.5A.Chinese shows have their own advantages.B.Foreign animated series are always the first choice for parents.C.C
36、hildren often follow their parents advice when choosing animated series.D.For example,children can be encouraged to read folk tales at home and abroad.E.Once the view is formed in childrens minds,parents education proves a failure.F.This show is based on one of the four great classical novels of Chi
37、nese literature.G.For some parents,watching foreign animated shows is better than watching Chinese ones.【语法填空】I recently heard a story about a famous scientist.When he 1.(ask)why he was able to succeed,he gave the answer.It all came from an experience with 2. mother when he was about two years old.“
38、I was trying to get a bottle of milk from the fridge when I lost the bottle and it fell,spilling (溢出)the milk all over the floora sea of milk!I got 3. (frighten)and I didnt know what to do!” he said.Instead of 4.(punish)him,his mother asked him to play in the milk for a while.Then she said,“You know
39、,we failed in how to 5.(successful)carry a big milk bottle with two tiny 6.(hand)just now.Lets go out in the yard and fill the bottle 7. water to see if you can discover a way to carry it.”This famous scientist then remarked that it was at that moment that he 8.(know)he didnt need to be afraid to ma
40、ke mistakes 9. were actually opportunities for learning something new.Even if the experiment “doesnt work”,we usually learn something 10.(value)from it.【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。Among all the fast growing science and technology,the research of human genes,or biological engineering as people ca
41、ll it,is drawing more and more attention now.Discussions about it are increasingly heated around the world.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with,such as cancer and heart disease.Every year,millions of people are
42、murdered by these two killers.And to date,doctors have not found an effective way to cure them.But if the gene technology is applied,not only these two diseases can be cured completely,bringing happiness and more living days to the patients.but also the great amount of money people spend on curing t
43、heir diseases can be saved.Therefore,it benefits the economy as well.In addition,human life span(寿命)can be prolonged.Some families have genetic diseases.This means their children will for sure have the family disease,which is a great trouble for these families.Gene technology can help people give bi
44、rth to more healthy and clever children.In the past,doctors could do nothing about genetic diseases.But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly.Scientists just need to find the wrong gene and correct it,and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be
45、used to create human beings in large quantities.In the past few years,scientists have succeeded in cloning animals such as mice,sheep,and dogs.Therefore,these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned and that it would be beyond control,leading to some disastrous consequences.But many be
46、lieve that cloned babies will not come out in large quantities,for most couples in the world can have babies in a very normal way and they also believe the governments will control gene technology and make laws to make sure the gene technology will help better our lives instead of harming us. 【应用文】你校校门口在放学时间经常出现交通拥堵,给师生和路人带来很多不便。假如你是李华,请用英文给你校英文报写一封信,提出解决交通拥堵的建议。内容包括:1.写信的目的;2.分析学校门口拥堵的原因;3.提出23点建议。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Editor,
