1、高中英语学习材料madeofjingetiejiUnit2 单元测试题（一）第卷第二部分： 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ASundays, I walk to the supermarket. Mother hands me the grocery list and puts money in my pocket, hoping it will be enough. Shes had a hard day, and Ive had a hard week. Nothing ou
2、t of the ordinary happens when I get to the store. I grab the bread, some milk, and other things on the list. As I turn to head out, I see a beautiful dress in the window. I turn away, bitter that I could never own such a dress. Outside, I cannot stop thinking about that pretty dress. Its not fair t
3、hat I can never have what I want. I work so hard to help my family and yet I get nothing in return, just another list to do. In my anger, I fail to realize the apples are rolling across the road. Suddenly, I see a pair of hands, offering me an apple. Looking up, I see the tanned (晒黑的) face of this s
4、tranger. His clothes are mismatched, borrowed or stolen. But his eyes are soft and kind.“Thanks,” I say. No other words are spoken as he continues to help me. I tell him “thank you” one more time and am on my way because I have many other things to finish. Suddenly, he says, “Have a good day, maam.”
5、 And then he gives me the biggest smile I have ever seen. Right then, he looks years younger and I feel a fool.Look at me, feeling sorry for myself because I dont get what I want! Do I not think others are in the same boat, or worse? There are worse things than not having a beautiful dress.My mother
6、 will hand me the list today. I will make the same journey and probably see something I want but cannot have. But before I start to feel sorry for myself, I will remember the kind stranger with the big smile, and I will grab the last item, and check out.21. What can we learn about the author from th
7、e first paragraph?A. She is rushing to get home. B. She comes from a poor family.C. She never buys herself new clothes.D. She enjoys doing the family shopping.22. Why does the author feel angry as she walks home?A. Her apples drop on the road.B. She gets nothing for her effort.C. She is expected to
8、do too much.D. Her family pay little attention to her.23. The author speaks very few words to the man because _.A. she thinks he is a bad manB. she has never met him before C. she is in a hurry to do other work D. she doesnt like the way hes dressed24. Whats the best title for the text?A. A difficul
9、t daily jobB. Learn to understand C. My greatest influenceD. Save money for the futureBOne part of the world is still largely unexplored. It is the deep sea. Over the years, many people have explored under the sea. But the first deep-sea divers (潜水员) wanted to find sunken treasure. They werent reall
10、y interested in studying the creatures of life there. Only recently have they begun to learn some of the mysteries of the sea. Its not easy to explore the deep sea. A diver must have a way of breathing underwater. He must be able to protect himself from great pressure (压力). The pressure of air is ab
11、out 15 pounds on every square inch. But the pressure of water is about 1,300 pounds on every square inch! The first diving suits (潜水服) were made of rubber. They had a metal helmet (头盔) with windows in it. The shoes were made of lead and weighed twenty pounds each! These suits let divers go down a fe
12、w hundred feet, but they were no good for exploring the very deep waters. With a metal diving suit, a diver could go down 700 feet. Metal suits were first used in the 1930s. In 1927, a diver named William Beebe wanted to explore deeper than anyone had ever gone before. He was not interested in findi
13、ng treasure. He wanted to study the creatures and plants of the sea. His friend invented a metal ball called the Bathysphere. It weighed more than 5,000 pounds, but in it Beebe went down 3,028 feet. He saw many things that had never been seen by humans before. 25. People who first explored the deep
14、sea hoped to _.A. learn about the animals and plants of the seaB. solve some mysteries about the sea C. have an exciting trip in the seaD. discover treasure under the sea26. According to the text, what make(s) deep-sea diving difficult?A. The pressure of water. B. The temperature of water.C. The dan
15、gerous sea creatures. D. The heavy breathing equipment. 27. Compared with rubber diving suits, metal diving suits _.A. had windows in the metal helmetB. weighed twenty more poundsC. were good for exploring deeper waters D. began to be used much earlier 28. What do we know about William Beebe from th
16、e text?A. He broke the diving record in his time. B. He failed to find the treasure he wanted.C. He met something terrible under the sea.D. He was the first diver to explore the deep sea.COne day, a patient came to see me. He worked as a waiter in a restaurant and his problem was acid reflux (胃酸倒流),
17、 a disease that influences as many as 40 percent of Americans, a marked increase in recent years. Reflux can lead to esophageal (食道的) cancer, which has increased by about 500 percent since the 1970s. The drugs we use to treat reflux dont always work and may even increase the risk of developing cance
18、r when used long term.What is responsible for these worrying developments? For one, our poor diet, with its huge increases in the intake of sugar, fat, soft drinks, and unhealthy foods. But another important fact has been overlooked: dinnertime. Over the past twenty years, the time of my patients ev
19、ening meals has become later and later. Dinner already pushed back by longer work hours is often further delayed (推迟) by activities such as shopping and exercise.In my experience, the single most important treatment for reflux is to avoid late eating. A patient with reflux came to see me because her
20、 father and uncle died of esophageal cancer, and she was afraid of getting it too. Her nightly routine (常规) included a 9 p.m. dinner with at least two bottles of red wine. The reflux was serious, and changes were needed.She listened, then did not come back to see me for a year. “For the first two mo
21、nths, I just hated you,” she told me, “and for the next two months, I was having some trouble eating. I guessed I was going to die of esophageal cancer.” Then she added, “You know, were the reason that its not so easy to get 6 p.m. reservations (预约) at the good restaurants anymore.”To stop the incre
22、ase in reflux disease, we have to stop eating at least three hours before bed. As for my waiter patient? I told him to eat dinner before 7 p.m. Within six weeks, his reflux was gone.29. The disease the waiter caught is _.A. on the riseB. easy to controlC. unusual in AmericaD. the most dangerous canc
23、er30. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Talked about a lot.B. Paid no attention to. C. Carefully looked into.D. Taken into consideration.31. Why did the woman patient hate the author?A. He spoke of her dead father and uncle.B. He asked her to change her eating habits.
24、 C. He couldnt find a way to deal with her problem.D. He couldnt make her healthy again within a year.32. The author writes the text to tell us _.A. not to work late at night B. to avoid eating at restaurants C. unhealthy foods cause cancerD. the danger of eating late at nightDOpen Cambridge3 pm - 5
25、 pmBuilding stones of CambridgeMeet outside the Sedgwick Museum of Earth SciencesExplore some of the main rocks used for building Cambridge. Learn where they came from and how they were transported here and see the Watson Collection, which is usually closed to the public. This walking tour is led by
26、 Dr Nigel Woodcock from the Department of Earth Sciences.Ages 12+, Pre-book (预约)11 am - 12.30 pmHistoric CambridgeMeet behind Great St Marys ChurchCambridge is well-known for its beautiful buildings and rich history, and is packed with famous names and great achievements. This tour will introduce yo
27、u to some of the people and places that have made Cambridge the powerhouse it is today.Ages 10+, Pre-book10.30 am - 12.30 pmCambridge University Press (出版社)University Printing HouseDr Rosalind Grooms, Press Archivist, presents the history of the Press from 1534 in an introductory talk. Kevin Taylor,
28、 Board Director, follows with a description of activities and plans. A visit to the Press Museum is included.Adults, Pre-book11.30 am - 12.30 pmThe history of rowing in CambridgePitt BuildingHow did rowing go from being an artisans (匠人的) job, to an activity for gentlemen and then on to an Olympic sp
29、ort the UK is good at? Chris Dalley, businessman and former Cambridges rower, talks about the sports history and Cambridges part in its past, present and future.Ages 14+, Drop inThe activities take place on both Fridays and Saturdays of this month. Booking is important and necessary for all Pre-book
30、 events. Please book by visiting: opencambridge.cam.ac.uk, or by telephoning: 01223 766766.33. When is the tour around the Watson Collection?A. 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. B. 11 am - 12.30 pm. C. 11.30 am - 12.30 pm. D. 3 pm - 5 pm.34. Which activity is designed only for adults? A. Historic Cambridge.B. Ca
31、mbridge University Press.C. Building stones of Cambridge.D. The history of rowing in Cambridge.35. Who will give a talk on a sport?A. Rosalind Grooms. B. Nigel Woodcock.C. Chris Dalley. D. Kevin Taylor.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。The tradition of birthday parties st
32、arted a long time ago. People thought that there was a special danger from evil (邪恶的) spirits, so friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. 36 But as time went by, children and then adults began to have their own birthday celebrations. There are some tradi
33、tions such as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the “Happy Birthday” song, that you can find almost anywhere, any time. 37 In many English-speaking countries, a twenty-first birthday cake often has a key on top. 38 The key means that the young person is n
34、ow old enough to leave and enter the family home at any time they want to!In the past in parts of Europe, men who reached the age of thirty and were still single, had to clean the stairs of the City Hall. This way every girl could see that the man didnt have a girlfriend. 39 After the age of thirty,
35、 many people prefer to forget their birthdays rather than celebrate them .children often bring Mum (or Dad) breakfast in bed. 40 Its also a day when your friends and family have to pay if you go out for drinks or a meal!A. Birthday traditions are around the world.B. At one time, only kings had birth
36、day parties.C. Or the cake itself is sometimes in the shape of a key.D. Its traditional to give flowers and enjoy a special meal.E. Family members put many sweets on the birthday cake.F. They could also see how good he was at cleaning the house!G. Others are more specific to certain ages and certain
37、 countries.第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ben Underwood was a normal teenage boy. He 41 playing basketball, riding his bicycle and playing video games. But in one way, Ben was 42 to most other teenagers he was blind. 43 , Ben had a
38、 special talent. He didnt have any eyes, but he could 44 see.Ben was born in 1992, and he was a happy and healthy baby. However, when he was two years old, his life 45 . Ben had cancer and he had to have an operation. The operation was 46 , and Ben was fine. However, the doctors had to remove his ey
39、es and Ben became 47 .After his operation, Ben 48 a special talent. When he was three, he learned how to “see” buildings with his 49 . He listened very carefully, and he could 50 noises bounce off (反弹) buildings. The noises told him where the 51 were. Then, when Ben was seven, he 52 to “click (发出咔哒声
40、)”. He made clicking noises with his mouth, and listened for 53 that bounced back from things. In this way, Ben could “see” where he was and what was around him. This is the same 54 in which dolphins see things under water.Scientists and doctors were 55 Bens talent. There are only a few blind people
41、 in the world who can 56 like Ben. He became 57 . He was on TV, and he traveled to different countries and talked to people about his life. 58 , when Ben was 16, his cancer came back. He died soon after. However, during Bens life, he 59 people that anything is possible. Many people admired him becau
42、se he encouraged them and helped them feel 60 . When he died in 2009, over 2,000 people went to his funeral (葬礼).41. A. stopped B. loved C. avoided D. suggested42. A. different B. polite C. close D. kind43. A. Instead B. Besides C. However D. Then44. A. still B. just C. soon D. ever45. A. started B.
43、 improved C. continued D. changed46. A. simple B. cheap C. successful D. dangerous47. A. blind B. free C. angry D. lucky48. A. used B. developed C. knew D. discovered49. A. eyes B. hands C. ears D. feet50. A. make B. hear C. watch D. help51. A. teenagers B. dolphins C. doctors D. buildings52. A. lea
44、rned B. failed C. remembered D. decided53. A. voices B. noises C. songs D. shouts54. A. time B. study C. way D. problem55. A. worried about B. experienced in C. annoyed by D. amazed at56. A. talk B. see C. finish D. understand57. A. tired B. serious C. nervous D. famous58. A. Sadly B. Quietly C. Car
45、elessly D. Immediately59. A. promised B. advised C. taught D. warned60. A. comfortable B. strong C. popular D. happy第卷第三部分： 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，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。Eating at restaurants hasnt always been known as the best choice for people 61. _ are trying to kee
46、p a healthy diet. It is 62. _ (extreme) hard for people to avoid food that isnt so good for them when dining out. However, you dont have to give 63. _ your love of restaurants. There are ways that you can eat healthier food when dining out while you can still enjoy the experience. One method is to t
47、ake time 64. _ (read) the nutrition information. Some restaurants post it on their menus or their website. If you know youre going to visit 65. _ certain restaurant, you should check the website first. If no nutrition information 66. _ (list), you should check the menu at the restaurant before you order. Another way is to think about not eating cream or butter sauces. Instead, consider 67. _ (choose) a sauce that could add a rich flavour to your food without extra calories (卡路里). All restaurants have water available. Whether it is
