1、UNIT 2TRAVELLING AROUND单元检测卷第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAffordable Beach Vacation in CorfuCorfu, an island off the coast of Greece, offers visitors sunkissed shores with clear water and lots of beaches.Finding the Perfect BeachOur first pick is Sidari
2、Beach. Its a blue flag beach perfect for couples looking for a more private feel, as its far from bigger tourist destinations. Issos Beach makes for the perfect place for watching the sunset. Dassia Bay has a bit more water sports. Paleokastritsa is an amazing west coast village with six beaches on
3、offer, including Rovinia Beach.Getting around CorfuCorfu offers bike rental and bus service as a cheaper alternative (替代) to taxis. The best time to visit Corfu is during the “shoulder season” in April/May. The weather isnt as warm as the high seasons but it remains perfect. It is not crowded in thi
4、s period, but you still need to book ahead of schedule as Corfu stays popular throughout the year.Eating out for LessThere are a lot of well-priced restaurants but street food is also a big winner. Some popular choices are Souvlaki and Pita Gyros. There are also many cheeses special to Greece, inclu
5、ding Tirokafteri and Ladotyri. Corfu also has many unbelievable desserts (甜食). Stazei Meli is a tourist favourite to give them a try.1.Which place is probably the best choice for couples?A.Sidari Beach.B.Dassia Bay.C.Issos Beach.D.Rovinia Beach.2.What are tourists required to do to visit Corfu?A.Ren
6、t a bike.B.Book in advance.C.Wear warm clothes.D.Set off in April/May.3.What do we know about Stazei Meli?A.It cooks popular dishes.B.It serves well-priced food.C.It produces special cheese.D.It sells amazing desserts.BI was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift
7、last month. After I started reading, I really couldnt keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals. Jason Lester is a disabled(残疾的) extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then
8、he was sent to the hospital with twenty broken bones and a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a famous baseball player, but at that time that dream was gone. However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in the duathlon(铁
9、人两项) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the iron man(铁人三项赛), and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman(320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY award(奖项)
10、 for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.If you are in a bad situation and dont know what to do now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves readi
11、ng and wants to turn dreams into reality. 4.What does the underlined word “obstacles” in Paragraph 1 mean? A.Arrangements. B.Worries.C.Difficulties. D.Experiences.5.What happened to Jason Lester when he was 12?A.He ran a red light and got injured.B.He was seriously hurt in the accident.C.He lost the
12、 courage to be an extreme athlete.D.He decided to play baseball after the accident.6.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A.Taking part in the duathlon.B.Training himself in running. C.Competing in many extreme races.D.Completing the Ultraman.7.Why does the author write the la
13、st paragraph? A.To show how dreams can come true.B.To explain why Running on Faith is popular. C.To recommend reading Running on Faith.D.To explore the way to be a good athlete.CThe Climb to the TopMy life as a kid was a sweet life. I lived in a beautiful house with the beautiful surroundings in Pue
14、rto Rico. There was one particular thing I loved and it was a huge tree that was in my backyard. As a child, I used to climb the tree every day. Every time I went, I climbed higher and higher, reaching new branches, obstacles, and pathways on my way up. One day, I reached the top and I could see my
15、island. I felt I was on top of the world, and that nothing could stop me. Then, there was the day that seemed like the end of my life. This specific day changed my life forever.It was a nice summer day. After breakfast, my family headed to the park to see my baseball game. In the evening we went to
16、a carnival(嘉年华) in my town. My grandma was selling blankets under a tent. Suddenly, the mood of the day changed when my parents took me to my grandmas tent. Still to this day, I remember the exact words my dad said to me, “Son, would you like to move to the United States?” I couldnt believe what he
17、said. I then ran away from him as tears rolled down my cheeks. My perfect life was being taken away from me.Two weeks later, we arrived in New York in late July, and my aunt and uncle drove us to Springfield,Massachusetts where we lived for seven years. Once we got there, I met my moms family for th
18、e first time. September came and school started. I was afraid to go to a new school and make new friends. Most kids ignored me and some tried to talk to me, but I couldnt understand them or say anything. My first year in the United States was not fun or easy but I worked hard and got through it.Now
19、Im grown. I look back on the journey that Ive been through:living in a new place with no friends, the new language, and the new school. Despite all those problems, I still remember that special tree. That tree taught me to never give up and reach higher. I have beaten every difficulty that I have me
20、t in life and I just keep moving forward. My perfect life was never taken away from me; it has just started.8.When the author was a kid, he .A.thought his life was very pitifulB.expected to live in a beautiful houseC.dreamed of traveling around the worldD.enjoyed the pleasure of climbing a tree9.Why
21、 does the author mention the baseball game and carnival in the passage?A.To compare life with that in America.B.To introduce his family tradition.C.To show he didnt like studying.D.To state his daily life routine.10.What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A.The family that he had met before.B.His new f
22、riends in Springfield, Massachusetts.C.The living conditions in America.D.His difficult experiences during the first year in the US.11.The author has realized that to live a perfect life is .A.to never give upB.to always make new friendsC.to forget all problemsD.to remember sweet memoriesDThere are
23、various reasons why people travel. Some tourists go to see battlefields or other historic remains. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.Northern Europeans are willing to p
24、ay a lot of money for the sun because they have so little of it. People of cities like London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam spend much of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterranean (地中海) has always attrac
25、ted them. Every summer many people travel to Mediterranean resorts(度假胜地) and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason:the sun!The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economy of Mediterranean countries. Italys 30,000 hotels are booked without a break every summer. And 13 milli
26、on people camp on French beaches, parks and roadsides. About 37 million tourists visit there yearly, or one tourist for each person living in Spain.But there are signs that the area is getting more tourism than it can deal with. The Mediterranean is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. No
27、ne of these, however, is ruining anyones fun. Obviously, they dont go there for clean water. They allow traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They dont even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, its still be
28、tter than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Oslo.12.Europeans travel mostly for the reason that .A.they wish to escape from the cold and darknessB.they want to see some famous historic sitesC.they would like to take pictures in front of famous placesD.they are interested in different cu
29、ltural and social customs13.The underlined part in Paragraph 3 “one tourist for each person living in Spain” suggests .A.all the 37 million people living in Spain are touristsB.every person living in Spain has to take care of a touristC.there are a large number of tourists visiting SpainD.every fami
30、ly in Spain is visited by a tourist every year14.According to the text, which of the following might ruin the tourists fun at Mediterranean resorts and beaches?A.Rainy weather.B.Crowded buses.C.Polluted water.D.Traffic jams.15.What is the main idea of the text?A.People travel for different reasons.B
31、.Travelling causes a lot of problems.C.Europeans are fond of travelling.D.Northern Europeans travel for the “sun”.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is not. 16Wear protective equipment.The equipment you wear depends on the
32、sport you play. Helmets(头盔) are the most common protective equipment. They protect your head while youre playing football, baseball,softball,and so on.Warm up.17 Doing some stretches(伸展) can get you prepared to hit the field. By warming up, you get yourself ready to play. Practicing a sport helps ke
33、ep you safe, too.Know the rules of the games.Traffic lights help prevent crashes between many cars that run on the road together. This works because drivers know the rules and follow themat least most of the time. 18When players know the rules of the game, fewer injuries happen. For example, you kno
34、w that in soccer you cant come from behind, crash into a players legs, and steal the ball. Its legal and safer to go after the ball rather than the player.19This is a really important one. If you love sports, you may want to get back in the games, even after an injury. But playing when youre hurt is
35、 a bad idea. 20Now you know how to prevent sports injuries. If you follow these rules, you can stay safer while you are playing sports.A.Dont play when youre injured.B.Dont do too much exercise.C.Its the same with sports.D.It can lead to an even worse injury.E.Its not a good idea to just go to the f
36、ield and start playing.F.You and the other players know what to expect from each other.G.Take these steps to prevent injuries so you can stay in the game.16. 17. 18. 19. 20.第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was New Year time. We were travelling in a
37、small truck21 toys to the homeless. When we 22 the spot, something caught my eye. Something or someone was moving in the rubbish. Soon I realized that it was the home of a poor family. There were two 23,both about my age at the time, and a lady I supposed to be their mother. They sat there 24. As a
38、little girl myself I was especially interested in the little girl. How25 our lives were. She lived for the day, 26 through the rubbish for something to fill her stomach. I on the other hand was well looked after and never had to worry about food. I had good education and a 27 future. I looked at the
39、 little girl. The only28 she had was the worn out dress that she was wearing.Seeing this little girl I made the decision to29 her a doll that had belonged to me for a while. When the truck came to a stop, I stepped out, called the girl over and 30 the doll in her hand. At first she looked at me with
40、 31 and wasnt certain what to do, but then she smiled and I saw 32 in her eyes. I went back into the truck and we started to 33 off, and thats when we realized the little girl was running 34. We stopped again and opened the door. The girl had 35 with us. She looked directly at me and said two simple
41、 words “Thank you”.21.A.handing outB.handing inC.giving awayD.giving back22.A.leftB.changedC.choseD.approached23.A.boysB.childrenC.driversD.adults24.A.happilyB.angrilyC.hopefullyD.helplessly25.A.similarB.differentC.difficultD.ordinary26.A.searchingB.gettingC.runningD.breaking27.A.doubtfulB.distantC.
42、promisingD.magical28.A.presentB.decorationC.requirementD.possession29.A.giftB.showC.recommendD.sell30.A.toreB.placedC.droppedD.threw31.A.angerB.painC.surpriseD.disappointment32.A.hopeB.doubtC.angerD.astonishment33.A.walkB.getC.liftD.drive34.A.behindB.awayC.outD.in35.A.got alongB.come alongC.caught u
43、pD.turned up第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The great outdoors: its the place to head for when youre in need of peace and quiet, open spaces, beautiful scenery and exercise. 36a huge mountain range or a local country park, these natural areas are a perfect tonic(补药)for our st
44、ressed-out lives, and their medical effect is being used more and more 37(treat) mental illness. Therapy helps people who suffer from depression, 38(anxious) and stress. Its true that connecting with the natural world 39(definite) lifts our spirits. Eco-therapy doesnt involve taking medicine. Instea
45、d, it just develops a persons relationship 40 nature. This natural therapy can take on many forms, such as doing yoga in a forest, gardening or even 41(hug) a tree.There are many 42(benefit) of this “green” therapy, including improving social contact, social and work skills and coping abilities. If
46、we 43(expose) to the natural elements, then our negative feelings get almost immediately replaced with positive emotions.Admittedly, eco-therapy wont cure everything, but it is 44 option for therapists to use. And as we become 45(aware) of the causes and effects of mental problems, we will better kn
47、ow that help might lie outside our towns and cities, and that nature can give us a helping hand.36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华,前几天你和父母一起去了北京旅游。请你给你的美国朋友马克写一封信介绍一下这次旅游。要点提示如下:1.参观了许多景点,如故宫、长城、鸟巢、水立方等;2.简要介绍其中两处景点。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不记入总词数。参考词汇:the Palace Museum故宫;the Birds Nest鸟巢;the Water Cube水立方Dear Mark,How is everything going?Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Judging Unwisely
