Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 单元检测-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册.rar

UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS 单元检测第一部分 听力第二部分阅读(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。AHere are several great castles in Bavaria of Germany.Veste CoburgThe Veste Coburg in Oberfranken is one of the most awesome(令人敬畏的) castles in Bavaria. It was built in the 11th century. Martin Luther actually lived here in the 1530s for six months. You will also find samples of great Bavarian woodwork here.Burg zu BurghausenThe largest castle in Europe is right in BavariaBurg zu Burghausen. Built in the 13th century, the castle is over 3,300 feet long. A visit here will take you back to medieval(中世纪的) times and every castle hunter likes it. Residenz in Munich Munich has one of the finest German castles to be found in Bavaria. The Residenz, as it is known, was the home of the Wittelsbach family, and King Ludwig (1845-1886) of Bavaria spent a lot of time here as a child. The palace is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.Neues Schloss In Wagners Bayreuth (the composer settles here in his later years), you can find Neues Schloss. Built in 1753 and 1754, the palace has beautiful woodwork. If you enjoy the Rococo style of architecture, you do not want to miss this castle.King Ludwig s Castles There are three other castles in Bavaria that are known as “King Ludwig s Castles”. They are Linderhof Palace, Schloss Herrenchiemsee and Schloss Neuschwanstein. These castles are masterpieces, even though two of the three were even never finished. King Ludwig built these awesome castles which inspire your imagination.21. Compared to the other castles mentioned in the passage, what is special for Burg zu Burghausen?A. Strangest. B. Oldest.C. Largest. D. Tallest.22. Which of the following does the writer seem to agree with?A. The castle Neues Schloss is a must-see on any trip to Bavaria.B. The castle Neues Schloss inspired many pieces of Wagners music.C. The castle Neues Schloss is most famous for its beautiful woodwork.D. The castle Neues Schloss will attract people fond of the Rococo style of architecture.23. What can we learn about King Ludwig from the passage?A. He lacked willpower.B. He lacked imagination.C. He liked building castles.D. He was a very poor king.BThe Leaning Tower of Pisa no longer leans quite so much after a 20 million project to save it was hailed a complete success yesterday. The tower, which was on the verge of collapse, has been straightened by 18 inches returning it to its 1838 position.The tower, which has been leaning almost since building work first began in 1173, was closed to the public in 1990 because of safety fears. The 183-foot tower was nearly 15 feet off vertical(垂直线) and its structure was found to have been weakened by centuries of strain.The last attempt at straightening the tower was carried out under orders from Benito Mussolini,who wanted it to be perfectly vertical.Concrete was poured into the foundations, but the result was that the tower sank further into the soil.The straightening work involved the extraction of around 70 tons of earth from the northern side of the tower, causing it to sink on that side. Before the digging started, the tower was anchored with steel cables and 600 tons of lead weights. However, halfway through the project, concerns at the ugliness of the weights led to their removal and the tower lurched(倾斜) dramatically. “In one night, the tower moved more than it had averaged in an entire year,” said Prof. Borland. The weights were hastily reattached. The towers stonework has also been restored and tourists can clearly see the difference between its levels of limestone and marble.“If we had not stepped in, the tower would have collapsed between 2030 and 2040,” said Salvatore Settees, the president of the rescue committee. “This is crucial for the towers stability and it was a totally Italian success.”The Italian government stepped in after a tower collapsed in Pavia in 1989, killing four people.24. Why was the tower closed to the public in 1990?A. It was destroyed.B. It was moved. C. It was in danger and also dangerous.D. Every tower in Italy was closed then.25. What does the underlined phrase “their removal” in paragraph 6 refer to?A. Removal of concerns.B. Removal of the tower.C. Removal of ugliness.D. Removal of lead pieces.26. Which side of its foundation may the tower lean to according to the passage?A. South. B. West.C. North. D. East.27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. A 20 million project straightened the tower vertical.B. The tower has been straightened where it was in 1838.C. Concrete poured into the foundations worked in the straightening work.D. The tower may collapse between 2030 and 2040.CMeeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship. Different cultures emphasise(强调) the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countrieslike the UK or Francepeople find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafs rather than at the office. Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead, there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realised that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary. Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because the culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly. People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other. 28. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to . A. develop closer relationsB. share the same cultureC. get to know each otherD. keep each other company29. What does the underlined word “multicultural” in the last paragraph mean?A. 本地的 B. 多元文化的C. 彼此的 D. 单一的30. According to the passage, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?A. By sharing different ways of life.B. By accepting different habits. C. By recognising different values.D. By speaking each others languages.31. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Multicultural EnvironmentB. Cross-Cultural DifferencesC. How to Understand Each OtherD. How to Build Up a RelationshipDAustralia has become one of the most attractive countries for tourism in the world and the reasons are simple: For a long time traditional tourist destinations such as Europe, the USA, England, and many others, used to attract tourists for their history, architecture, shopping, beauty, beaches and development. Meanwhile Australia was considered too far and expensive to go, except for Asian residents. With the world changing significantly, few places are left untouched today.Travelling in Australia is easy, safe, and Australia is full of fantastic places to visit. As a developed country, Australia offers what is necessary for any travellers. If you just want to visit cities and go shopping, you will have cities with the best quality of life in the world. If you want to go for sports and have plenty of fun, you will have a ball over here. The adventures, the comfort, the fun, are just waiting for you. If you have a very limited time, we suggest you have a look at our page where we present some suggestions for what can be done in just a few days trip.Three months wouldnt be enough to know Australia very well. The country is so big that even today there are lands never foot-stepped yet. Of course most cant see the whole country at once. The best way to do it is to make a plan for cities, landscapes, national parks, small towns and cultural places. Otherwise you may spend hours and hours on a road without any attractions instead of doing the same trajectory(轨迹) by plane saving time and money.As is said above, travelling in Australia is very easy, and you dont need to worry too much about reservations except in the holiday periods and during some school breaks when you may find fewer options, or if you are going to do some parts by plane. Accommodation of all levels and prices is also plentiful, and depends on the place you go.32. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To show travelling in Australia is easy and safe.B. To show Australia is the best country.C. To share his travelling experience.D. To introduce the tourism of Australia.33. Many tourists turn their eyes to Australia . A. because they take an interest in the wonderful architectureB. because they perhaps like adventure and excitementC. because they are longing for the history of the landD. because they want to follow the latest development34. While travelling in Australia you will find . A. the country is convenient for you in many waysB. the country can offer you kinds of high-quality goodsC. you will fall in love with different sports at onceD. you will have enough time to visit the fantastic places35. What does the third paragraph imply?A. Big cities attract most of the tourists.B. A good plan is beneficial to your trip.C. Making a plan will cost you much time.D. Youd better have a self-driving trip.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。Tips on Finding Inspiration after FailureThe good thing about failure is that it is actually not the end. 36. Accept your weaknesses. Every human being has weaknesses. The first thing you need to do after failing is to accept that it has happened to you because failure happens to human beings. Accepting this helps you to accept that this is not a reflection of your life as a whole. 37. See the lesson. The biggest thing you can take from failure is the lesson it has taught you. 38. If there are any weaknesses you need to address, you will only be able to see them after doing this soul searching. There are many lessons I would never have learned if I had not failed.39. You will find inspiration if you accept that the pain you get from failure helps you to grow. There are certain things you will not understand until you have had a chance to live with them. For example, you would not know what it feels like to lose a job unless you had lost one before. 40. That is the essence of life. Failure should never be considered as something permanent. It should never be seen as the end, but rather the beginning of a new way of looking at life.A. Pain helps you grow.B. Accept that everyone fails.C. It is just a temporary setback(挫折).D. This gives you a chance to examine your life.E. You can use the following tips to find inspiration after failure.F. When you stop the blame game and take responsibility, you are growing.G. We only learn the feeling of losing a loved one after we have lost a loved one.第三部分语言运用(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。 I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be 41 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, “What would I say when the other kids asked what Id 42?” Just when I started to 43 that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women turned up at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 44 that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasnt forgotten. Somebody had thought 45 of me to bring me a gift. Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my first Christmas there special and memorable, I 46 remembered the womens visit. I decided that I wanted to create that same feeling of 47 for as many children as I could possibly reach. So I 48 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans(孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colourful packages filled with toys, clothes, and school supplies, 49 with a childs name. We wanted all of them to know they were 50. Before I called out their names and handed them their gifts, I 51 them that they couldnt open their presents until every child had come forward. Finally the 52 they had been waiting for came as I called out, “One, two, three. Open your presents!” As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles 53 up the room. The joy in the room was obvious, and 54 wasnt just about toys. It was a feelingthe feeling I knew 55 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasnt forgotten. Somebody thought of me. I matter. 41. A. sending B. receivingC. making D. exchanging42. A. found B. preparedC. got D. expected43. A. doubt B. hopeC. suggest D. accept44. A. relief B. lossC. achievement D. justice45. A. highly B. littleC. poorly D. enough46. A. hardly B. instantlyC. regularly D. occasionally47. A. strength B. independenceC. importance D. safety48. A. kept up with B. caught up withC. came up with D. put up with 49. A. none B. fewC. some D. each 50. A. fine B. specialC. helpful D. normal51. A. reminded B. guaranteedC. convinced D. promised52. A. chance B. giftC. moment D. reward53. A. lit B. tookC. burned D. cheered54. A. it B. suchC. something D. everybody55. A. by B. tillC. for D. from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。China has once again showed its ability to change the world with its “four new great 56. (invent)”high-speed rail, mobile payment, shared bicycle, and online shopping. Chinas new-generation high-speed train, the Fuxing, is now one of the 57. (fast) trains in the world, which can travel at a speed of 350 km/h. Besides high-speed rail, China 58. (improve) peoples lives in many other innovative ways over the last decade. Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made 59. much more convenient and popular both in China 60. overseas. Leading Chinese bike-sharing companies are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain. And back in China, when riding a shared bike, you can stop 61. (buy) and eat whatever you want 62. (simple) with a tap of your phone. You could easily pay with your smartphone by 63. (scan) the sellers QR code. Mobile payment has grown into a 64. (choose) for Chinese peopleeven a p