1、Unit 2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。AThreequarters of a million tourists flock to the white beaches every year，but this booming industry has come at a price.Poisonous smoke rising from open fires，rubbish made up of plastic bottle
2、s，packets.，its a far cry from the white sands，clear waters and palm trees that we associate with the Maldives(马尔代夫)，the paradise island holiday destination set in the Indian Ocean.Of its 200 inhabited islands，which are spread across an area of 35，000 square miles，99 are good resorts (旅游胜地)So many to
3、urists come every year，more than double the local population.Of these，over 100，000 travel from the UK.The capital，Male，is four times more densely populated than London.Given these facts，its hardly surprising that the Maldives has a waste disposal problem.Years ago，when the tourists left，the governme
4、nt had to deal with a stream of rubbish.Their solution was to turn one of the islands into a dumping ground.Four miles west of Male is the countrys dumping ground，Thilafushi.What you are seeing here is a view of the Maldives on which no honeymooners would like to clap eyes.Each visitor produces 3.5
5、kg of waste per day.The country dumps more than 330 tons of rubbish on the island every day.Now，since many waste boats，tired of waiting seven hours or more，directly offload their goods into the sea，the government of the Maldives has banned the dumping of waste on the island.So，the waste boats ship t
6、he rubbish to India instead.1The underlined part in Paragraph 1 can probably be understood as“_”AIts quite similar toBIts a long distance fromCIts a loud shout fromDIts totally different from2What is the main cause of the waste disposal problem?AThe large local population.BToo many waste boats.CThe
7、large number of tourists.DDumping rubbish into the sea.3What can we learn from the text?AIt is much more crowded in Male than in London.BAnother island will be used as a dumping ground.CNo honeymooners are willing to visit the Maldives.DWaste on islands will be offloaded directly into the sea.BWhen
8、we are young we are taught that its wrong to lie and we should always tell the truth.Unfortunately，most children lie even if theyre told not to.Research carried out at the Institute of Child Study at Toronto University has shown that this might not be such a bad thing.Apparently (显然地)，children who t
9、ell lies when theyre two years old have a good chance of becoming successful adults (成年人)According to the research，at the age of two，20 per cent of children lie.At the age of three，50 per cent lie，and at four almost 90 per cent lie.By the age of twelve almost every child tells lies.Lying needs much
10、brain work，and the better the lie is，the more work the brain has to do.By training the brain early，researchers believe children will be able to think more clearly when they are adults.Recent research，carried out by the Science Museum in London，has shown some interesting facts about the way we lie as
11、 adults.According to the research，the average British man tells three lies every day；thats over 1，000 lies a year.However，the average woman apparently only lies twice a day.Most people think women are better liars (说谎者) than men although in fact they tell fewer lies.Popular womens lies include Nothi
12、ngs wrong，Im fine，I dont know where it is，I havent touched it，and It wasnt that expensive.Some people say you can lie as long as its a white lie.A white lie is a lie told to avoid hurting someones feelings.One of the most common lies for both men and women is Its just what Ive always wanted，said aft
13、er opening a present from their partner.4Whats the true feeling behind the underlined part in the last paragraph?AYou know me so well.BI dont like the present.CYou are good at picking presents.DI havent received a present I really like.5What will happen to young children who lie?AThey will possibly
14、do wrong later.BTheyre likely to succeed in the future.CThey will keep lying when they grow up.DThey may have a good chance of losing others trust.6What do the numbers in Para.2 show about children?AOlder children tell bigger lies than younger ones.BAs they grow they often lie about their age.CThe o
15、lder they are，the more likely they lie.DIts quite natural for them to tell lies.7What did the research by the Science Museum find out?AMen lie more than women.BWomen are better liars than men.CWomens lies are usually not serious.DMen sometimes have to lie to women.CYoung people are perhaps betterkno
16、wn for spending money than saving it.But some new banking websites are seeking to change that.These websites offer young people the information and tools they need to watch over their money.The websites also let the users share their financial experiences with other young people.Nineteenyearold Alix
17、 Scott has been working at a store this summer.She is saving money to pay for college next year.“I have to save for all my college money because my parents cant afford to cosign on loans.So，I have to rely on my own savings.”But instead of putting her money in a local bank，Miss Scott began using Smar
18、tyPig，a webbased banking service.SmartPig was developed by Michael Ferrari with a friend in 2007.It is really all about helping people save for very specific goals，such as a wedding，a vacation or an iPhone.Michael Ferrari said : “For example，you want to save five thousand dollars for a vacation in t
19、hree years.SmartyPig will actually calculate how much money you need to save every month.You dont have to move from your existing bank，well actually go in and withdraw those funds on the day you specify every month and well put it into your SmartyPig account，where itll earn interest，as well.”SmartyP
20、ig also enables outsiders to add money to the accounts of its users.“Perhaps a holiday is coming up or your birthday is coming up，and rather than getting a gift，your friends，your family can actually contribute to any of your SmartyPig goals.”Mr.Ferrari said.He believes that as technology continues t
21、o develop，more and more people will use the electronic banking sites.A growing number of young people have shown an interest in online banking sites like SmartyPig.They say they like the ease of operation and services the sites offer.These personal finance websites offer tools that help users follow
22、 their spending，set up a budget，and combine their investments.And they all involve social media，which interests young adults who are already at ease about sharing their personal information online.8What do we know about SmartyPig?AIt was created in 2008.BIt offers the best rate.CIt was founded by Mi
23、chael Ferrari alone.DIt is a tool for helping consumers save money.9According to the text，users of SmartyPig _Acan share their experiences of saving moneyBneed to put their money in their SmartyPig accountChave access to low rate loansDCan often receive free gifts from SmartyPig10The last paragraph
24、mainly talks about_Ahow to save money on SmartyPigBwhy young people like online banking sitesCwhat SmartyPig should do to improve its servicesDhow online banking sites differ from traditional banks11Which of the following is TRUE of Alix Scott?AShe cant afford her college education.BShe has received
25、 a student loan.CShe prefers online banking services to local banks.DShe has been working parttime at weekends.DFrom a very early age，some children exhibit better selfcontrol than others.Now，a new study that began with about 1，000 children in New Zealand has tracked how a childs low selfcontrol can
26、predict poor health，money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult years.Researchers have been studying this group of children for decades now.They observed the level of selfcontrol the youngsters displayed.Parents，teachers，even the kids themselves，scored the youngsters on measures like“ac
27、ting before thinking”and“Persistence in reaching goals.”The study led by Moffitt of Duke University and colleagues followed 1，000 children from birth to age 32 in Dunedin，New Zealand.“The children who had the lowest selfcontrol when they were age three to ten，later on had the most health problems in
28、 their 30s，”Moffitt said，“and they had the worst financial situation.They were more likely to have a criminal record and to be raising a child as a single parent on a very low income.”Moffitt explained that selfcontrol problems were widely observed，and werent just a feature of a small group of misbe
29、having kids.Moffitt said its still unclear why some children have better selfcontrol than others，though she said other researchers have found that its mostly a learned behavior，with relatively little genetic influence.But good selfcontrol can be set to run in families because children with good self
30、control are more likely to grow up to be healthy and prosperous parents.But the good news，Moffitt said，is that selfcontrol can be taught by parents，and through school curricula that have been shown to be effective.12Children with low selfcontrol are more likely to _Abecome wealthy in later lifeBget
31、good school performanceChave better financial planningDadopt negative behaviors13What can be inferred from the passage?ASelfcontrol cannot be taught in schools.BThe study is restricted within few participants.CIts never too late to deal with selfcontrol problems.DGood parenting can improve selfcontr
32、ol and life success.14Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?AChilds Selfcontrol Predicts Future Health，successBKids are Encouraged to Take Risks at an Early AgeCChildrens Development Cannot be Changed by TeachersDHow to Teach the Kids a Bit of Selfcontrol in schools.15From th
33、e first two paragraphs we learn that_Athe research has been carried out for five yearsBselfcontrol in kids tends to determine their futureCselfcontrol was assessed by childrens intelligenceDchildrens selfcontrol is almost the same at early age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
34、多余选项。When I received my admission decision for Middlebury，my mouth dropped open in genuine (真的) shock. 1 Feeling unprepared，I was considering taking a gap year.However，in processing this，I could only think about the negative points of taking a break between high school and college.I would fall behin
35、d my peers.I would forget everything I learned in high school with seven months of no learning. 2 Upon arriving at Middlebury for the admitted student days，I was amazed at the beauty of the town and the campus.While speaking with Midd kids (as students are called)，they all appeared happy and general
36、ly stressfree. 3 In August，a few Midd kids I had met and befriended during the admitted student days suggested going to Newburyport，MA for a week.For the first time，I went on a road trip with someone I had only known for a few months.Yet，this trip showed me the freedom of being an independent adult
37、in a way I had not felt at home. 4 My gap semester was the best beginning to adulthood because it helped me become mature in an unexpected and enriching manner， 5 To students reflecting on a gap year，be brave and do things that are outside your comfort zone.Talk to people: the world has so much to t
38、each.AI didnt think I was a worthy enough candidate to get accepted.BIt was my way of letting go and starting a new chapter of my life.CBut eventually I decided to apply to Middlebury for a few reasons.DI also opened my mind to the benefits of talking some time off from my studies.EI felt like a gap
39、 year would narrow down what I wanted to study and do in my life.FMy trips provided me with a sense of freedom and independence I did not experience during my teens.GOnce I restarted my academic studies，I would actually perform better than those who went straight from high school to college.第三部分语言运用
40、(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。My grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who 1 down in the United States.The rest of his family remained in Europe.When World War 2 he seemed to have become another man，downhearted.He was very
41、 much afraid that if his only son my uncle，had to go to war，it would be cousin 3 against cousin.One day in 1918，my Uncle Milton received the 4 for army service.My grandparents were very 5 But my mother，at the age of 10，was on top of the world about her soldier brother going off to war.Realizing how
42、he was 6 by his little sister and all of her friends，my uncle bought them all service pins，which 7 that they had a loved one in the service.All the little girls were delighted.The moment 8 when my uncle and the other soldiers，without any training but all in uniforms，boarded the 9 The band played and
43、 the crowd cheered.Although no one noticed，Im sure my grandmother had a 10 in her eye for the only son.The train slowly pulled out，but not about a thousand yards 11 it suddenly paused.Everyone stared in wonder as the train slowly returned to the station.There was a dead silence because the doors 12
44、and the man started to step out.Someone shouted，“The war is over！”For a moment，moved，but then the people 13 someone bark orders at the soldiers.The men lined up in two lines，walked down the step，and 14 the band playing marched down the street，as returningheroes，to be 15 home.My mother said it was a
45、great day，but she was just a little disappointed that it didnt last a tiny bit longer.1A.handedBretiredCsettledDturned2A.broke outBended upCstarted outDturned out3A.competingBdebatingCfightingDstruggling4A.adviceBorderCreplyDsignal5A.boredBexcitedCupsetDunfortunate6A.regardedBdistinguishedCremarkedD
46、assumed7A.conveyedBmeantCpredictedDstated8A.arrivedBcameCdrewDparted9A.busBcarCplaneDtrain10A.guiltBtearCspotDsparkle11A.whenBbutCbeforeDsince12A.closedBlockedCopenedDpaused13A.caughtBheardCnoticedDsaw14A.withBforCwhileDlike15A.welcomedBreceivedCtreatedDidentified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
47、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。Students at a primary school in Hangzhou had their first class 1._ March 1st on movable type.This is 2._ ancient Chinese printing system.The West Lake Primary School in Zhejiang Province has introduced the course in the new term.An expert in Chinese characters culture has been invited to the campus，3._ major responsibility is to teach students how 4._(use) the ancient printing technology.Students attend lectures on the history of movable
