1、Unit 4单元综合测试卷时间：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。AWalk through the Amazon rainforest today and you will find it steamy, warm, damp and thick.But if you had been there around 15，000 years ago, during the last ice age, would it have been the sa
2、me? For more than 30 years, scientists have been arguing about how rainforests might have reacted to the cold, dry climate of the ice ages, but till now, no one has reached a satisfying answer.Rainforests like the Amazon are important for mopping up CO2 from the atmosphere and helping to solve globa
3、l warming.Currently the trees in the Amazon take in around 500 million tons of CO2 each year: equal to the total amount of CO2 given off in the UK each year.But how will the Amazon react to the future climate change? If it gets drier, will it survive and continue to draw down CO2? Scientists hope th
4、at they will be able to learn in advance how the rainforest will manage in the future by understanding how rainforests reacted to climate change in the past.Unfortunately, collecting information is incredibly difficult.To study the past climate, scientists need to look at fossilized pollen (花粉) kept
5、 in lake mud.Going back to the last ice age means drilling down into lake sediments (沉淀物), which requires specialized equipment and heavy machinery .There are very few roads and paths, or places to land helicopters and aeroplanes.Rivers tend to be the easiest way to enter the forest, but this still
6、leaves vast areas between the rivers completely unsampled (未取样)So far, only a handful of cores have been drilled that go back to the last ice age and none of them provide enough information to prove how the Amazon forest reacts to climate change.1How do scientists study the past climate change?ABy p
7、redicting the climate change in the future.BBy drilling down deep into land sediments.CBy taking samples from rivers in the Amazon.DBy analyzing fossilized pollen in lake mud.2What is needed for drilling down into lake sediments?AThe latest helicopter.BThe special equipment.CThe light machinery.DThe
8、 narrow path.3What is the purpose of writing the passage?ATo attract more peoples attention to CO2.BTo call on people to protect rainforests.CTo inform people of how scientists work on rainforests.DTo warn people to stay away from the danger of rainforests.BAlthough many online personality tests are
9、 fun, only a few will really give you insight into who you are and what you are supposed to be doing with your life.At CareerP we believe that each individual (个人)，regardless of (不管)race or religion, has a purpose in life, and until you discover what your purpose is, you will not find true happiness
10、, nor true job satisfaction.This doesnt mean you wont be successful.It just means you wont be happy until you are moving towards your true purpose.Unfortunately, our school system does very little to help students discover their true career.This is where online personality tests and career tests can
11、 help.Online personality tests and career tests can help you better understand what type of work you should be doing to achieve job satisfaction, happiness, and success.Personality tests are most useful in giving you insight into “how” your personality compares to others and “how” you like to work.I
12、n particular, if you frequently experience difficulty working with others, or getting their support and cooperation, a really good personality test would show you how to get along better.While personality tests are very useful at showing you how you like to work and how you like your work environmen
13、t, they are not really designed to show you “what” type of work is right for you.That is where Career Interest Tests come in.Online Career Tests, such as the CareerP offers will help you discover what your true interests are, and what type of work you will be passionate about.But back to personality
14、 tests.The most wellestablished personality tests are the MyersBriggs Type Indicator R, and the Enneagram.4What will the writer most probably talk about next?AThe differences between personality tests and career tests.BThe similarities between personality tests and career tests.CThe reasons why pers
15、onality and career tests are popular.DThe details of the two most wellestablished personality tests.5The underlined word “insight” in the first paragraph means_ .AtheoryBdemandCunderstandingDterm6You cant achieve true job satisfaction unless you_ .Afind your true purpose in lifeBchoose the best work
16、Cget along well with othersDadapt to the work environment7The writers purpose in writing this passage is_ .Ato present some popular online personality testsBto tell readers about online personality and career testsCto tell the differences between some popular online testsDto persuade people to take
17、online personality or career testsCAs globalization continues to make the world a smaller place, and goods become more accessible across borders，concerns about food safety in the AsiaPacific region have steadily risen over the years.An APEC forum is being held in Beijing，to find ways to better addre
18、ss the problem.156 participants from 19 APEC economies and 4 nonAPEC members attended the APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum，which has been actively looking for ways to strengthen food safety standard in the region，without affecting trade.“As consumers are faced with more varieties of food，the poten
19、tial food safety risk also becomes bigger.This forum has helped APEC economies to cooperate in supervision (监督)，exchange information，and improve the overall food safety standard in the AsiaPacific region，” said director of Chinas General Administration of Quality Supervision Wu Qinghai.For the first
20、 time the forum has brought together highlevel regulators，academics，and industry stakeholders to talk about their respective roles in safety supervision.They say governments alone cannot shoulder this heavy duty.In China，the continuous food safety problems have greatly hurt consumers confidence in d
21、omestic products；therefore more turned to imports. However，problems related to quality of those imported goods also began to show.In July this year，more than 400 batches (批) of food imported from 35 countries and regions were found substandard by the countrys top quality supervisor.Governments and i
22、ndustries have been brought closer by this forum.As food moves more freely beyond borders，this forum is hoped to promote safety control cooperation，so APEC members can better benefit from the economic integration(经济一体化)8The last but one paragraph tells us that _Athe Chinese customers are more satisf
23、ied with their food safetyBfood imported from other countries is indeed high in qualityCmany Chinese customers would rather buy some foreign foodDthere are only 35 countries and regions exporting food to China9The underlined word “address” in the first paragraph can be replaced by “_”Asend a letter
24、aboutBdeal withCdeliver a speech onDcall off10According to the article，which of the following statements is WRONG?APeople can buy foreign food more easily than ever.BThe more varieties of food，the bigger the potential food safety risk.CFood safety problems have appeared many times before this forum.
25、DGovernments have started their cooperation with academies and industries before this forum.11What kind of function can the forum play?AIt has greatly influenced the economy in the area.BIt has long been able to put every sides efforts together.CIt helps to bring government regulators and industries
26、 together.DIt has found ways to deal with safety problems.DClose your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less.Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with you eyes closed.Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes bu
27、t with your fingertips.With existing medical knowledge and skills, twothirds of the worlds 42 million blind should not have to suffer.Unfortunately, rich countries posses most of this knowledge, while developing countries do not.ORBIS is an international nonprofit organization which operates the wor
28、lds only flying teaching eye hospital.ORBIS intends to help fight blindness worldwide.Inside a DC8 aircraft, there is a fullyequipped teaching hospital with television studio and classroom.Doctors are taught the latest techniques of bringing sight back to people there.Project ORBIS also aims at prom
29、oting peaceful cooperation(合作) among countries.ORBIS tries to help developing countries by providing training during threeweek medical programs.ORBIS has taught sightsaving techniques to over 35，000 doctors and nurses, who continue to cure tens of thousands of blind people every year.ORBIS has condu
30、cted 17 plane programs in China so far.For the seven to ten million blind in China ORBIS is planning to do more for them.At the moment an ORBIS is working on a longterm plan to develop a training center and to provide eye care service to Shanxi Province.ORBIS needs your help to continue their work a
31、nd free people from blindness.For just $38，you can help one person see；for $380 you can bring sight to 10 people；$1，300 helps teach a doctor new skills；and for $13，000 you can provide a training programme for a group of doctors who can make thousands of blind people see again.Your money can open the
32、ir eyes to the world.Please help ORBIS improve the quality of life for so many people less fortunate than ourselves.12What do we learn about existing medical knowledge and skills in the world?AThey are adequate.BThey have not been updated.CThey are not equally distributed.DThey have benefited most o
33、f the blind.13ORBIS aims to help the blind by _Ateaching medical studentsBtraining doctors and nursesCrunning flying hospitals globallyDsetting up nonprofit organization14What can be the best title for the passage?AORBIS in ChinaBFighting BlindnessCORBIS Flying HospitalDSightseeing Techniques15The f
34、irst paragraph is intended to _Aintroduce a new way of readingBadvise the public to lead a simple lifeCdirect the publics attention to the blindDEncourage the public to use imagination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。There are lots of skiing lovers around the world.To ge
35、t the most out of your time on the mountain you should think through each part of your adventureequipment, clothing, food, and travel. 1 ， the more time you can spend on the slopes.EquipmentYour skiing equipmentcomposed of your skis, poles, bindings, helmet, and gogglesshould be checked over, and po
36、ssibly tuned up, before you pack your bags for the mountain. 2 Inspect your boots to make sure they fit properly.Check your goggles and put them on with your helmet to see that they fit comfortably and offer a wide field of view.ClothingYour jacket and snow pants should be properly fitting and recen
37、tly cleaned.Make sure your gloves are in good shape and offer a sense of comfort. 3 Dont forget extra items like warm socks, neck warmers and ski masks as well.FoodAnyone who has ever purchased lunch at the ski lodge knows just how expensive it can be.Packing your own lunch saves you money and gets
38、you back on the slopes faster. 4 ， bring plenty of fluids to drink on breaks between runs. 5 Know your way to the mountain before you hit the road and consider writing down directions if you know youre heading into areas with spotty service.At the mountain, choose a designated meeting place in case
39、the group becomes separated a spot near the main lift often works well.Check the forecast and current conditions of the mountain.Many ski resorts will have live updates on the number of open trails and lifts.ARoutes and planningBSpots and conditionsCIf you are fully preparedDThe more prepared you ar
40、eEWhile bringing a bottle of water with you on the mountain isnt recommendedFBesides, long underwear goes a long way in keeping your legs warm and comfortableGIf you are taking your skis onto the slope for the very first time, they may also need a fresh wax第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30
41、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。Love Is Blind: The Magic of TabbyIn October, 2003, I started my work at my local animal shelters Adoption Department.Over the years, more than 50，000 animals have 1 the doors of the shelter.Most of them, I do not remember.But occasionally there are speci
42、al animals, who touch me so deeply that I could never possibly 2 them.Tabby was one such animal.Tabby was an ancient Cocker Spaniel, probably 14 years old.Whats more, she was blind and deaf.Tabbys chances at adoption seemed 3 at best.After all, we didnt have many adopters coming in asking, “Can you
43、show me all of your really old dogs who are also 4 ？” We had all thought that Tabby would live out the rest of her life at the 5 One day a woman named Loretta came to the shelter.Her son, Gary, had 6 Tabbys picture and stories on the shelters website at home.They were interested in meeting her! It w
44、as the only enquiry we ever received about Tabby.What could a young child possibly see in a 14yearold dog who was both blind and deaf? Most boys would want a dog who could grow with them and 7 through grassy fields on summer days.Tabby would 8 be able to do that.But after meeting her, Loretta and Ga
45、ry decided that she was the right dog for their family.They adopted Tabby!If Tabbys story had simply ended with her 9 adoption, it would still have been something very special indeed. 10 ， it was what happened after her adoption that people might regard as “magic”Gary suffered from seizures(癫痫)Since
46、 Gary and Tabby met they became 11 . They did everything together.They became so “in tune” with one another that Tabby began to telegraph Garys seizures before they occurred, giving his family a(n) 12 that one was about to strike.Whats more, Gary seemed to be having fewer and fewer seizures since Ta
47、bbys 13 How could it be? Nobody could explain 14 Tabby did it.But those of us who were fortunate enough to know her and her family had 15 the magic, the kind that has its roots in love.1A.passedBbrokenCopenedDlocked2A.recallBforgetCleaveDabandon3A.possibleBgreatCremoteDbright4A.disabledBactiveCstubbornDpatient5A.hospitalBroadsideCfarmDshelter6A.postedBtakenCseenDdrawn7A.getBlookCrunDbreak8A.neverBpossiblyCfrequentlyDgenerally9A.temporaryBnormalCsuccessfulDearly10A.MoreoverBHoweverCThereforeDOtherwise11A.unforgettableBinseparableCunf
