1、单元综合检测(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分；满分30分)AI was recently asked what inspires me most.That was easy to answer：I live and breathe track and field.It is the only sport that has allowed me to spread my wings and truly fly.I have struggled a lot in my life after being diagnosed with a learning dis
2、ability at the age of three.I was also born four months too early，weighing less than four pounds.Even at 17，Im still working to catch up.Mentally Im on the level of a 12yearold.I had to repeat the third and fifth grade，which caused me a lot of stress and embarrassment.I was joked so much that I woul
3、d often hide in the bathroom instead of going to class.My parents always gave me lots of love and support，but I still felt worthless most of the time.Im also quite shy，so making and keeping friends has always been a challenge.Then one day when I was 12，my life changed forever.My parents decided that
4、 my younger brother and I should try track.From that moment on my life was different.I was a natural middistance runner.When I was on the track，the other kids just saw me and my speed.No one saw my learning disability.For the first time in my life I felt normal.When I entered high school，I joined th
5、e track team and the coach quickly saw my talent.I was selected to run on the A team for crosscounty and the A team for indoor and outdoor track.Im on the school team for the 4400meter and 4800meter relays，and colleges are even interested in me!My crosscounty team won the 2011 County and Regional Ch
6、ampionship.When I accepted my award，my mom cried because she was so proud of me，and for once，I was proud of myself.Even though Im a specialeducation student，I now know that my learning disability does not define me.I can hold my head up high because track has allowed me to spread my wings and truly
7、fly!【语篇解读】作者是一个在学习上有障碍的学生，但却在田径运动中找到了自己的价值。1The underlined sentence in Para.1 may mean“ ”AI can easily breathe on the trackBtrack and field is where I liveCtrack and field is my lifeDI take track and field as a sport【解析】句意理解题。根据第一段画线句子后面的“It is the only sport that has allowed me to spread my wings a
8、nd truly fly.”可知，作者认为田径运动让他展翅翱翔，所以他视田径为生命，因此选C。【答案】C2What is the problem with the writer?AHe didnt want to make friends.BHe didnt get much love from his parents.CHe weighed a little less than others.DHe had a poor learning ability.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段的“diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of t
9、hree”可知，作者学习能力有问题，因此选D。【答案】D3The first time the writer was on the track，he Afelt as normal as othersBwas proud of himselfCwas still a little shyDtreated himself as a hero【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段的最后一句“For the first time in my life I felt normal.”可知选A。【答案】A4The best title for the passage may be “ ”AFly in the
10、SkyBSpread My WingsCTry Track BravelyDBe an Honorable Student【解析】标题归纳题。作者在学习上有障碍，但是从事田径运动却如鱼得水，是一名天生的田径运动员，田径运动让作者找到了自己的价值，有了展翅飞翔的机会。故B项符合文章主题。【答案】BBBack when our children were small，who could have imagined what life would hold for them：pressures surrounding alcohol，drugs，and consequences.We recogni
11、ze that our childrens need for independence grows as they do.And talking about touchy(棘手的)subjects can be especially difficult when teens to tune us outDriving a teen to meet his/her friends may seem like an unpleasant thing，unless you recognize it as an opportunity to talk.Of course，you may have to
12、 get the conversation going.If you worry about losing control of the conversation，try to do something you both enjoy together，like cooking，hiking，or going to a concert or museum.“Before I discuss topics like alcohol or drugs with my son，”one father says，“I do a little homework.Often its as simple as
13、 checking the phone book for hotlines or asking my doctor to recommend some pamphlets.If my son is not willing to discuss a touchy subject，I can still give him a number to call or an article to read.And，of course，I tell him Im always available if he needs my help.”Dont start a personal attack or hol
14、d a family conference to open a dialogue on a tough subject.No matter how serious the subject is，its important not to be heavyhanded or much focus on your child.Say youve read an article or heard about a troubling situation from a colleague or a friend.Share this information with your teenager; then
15、 ask his/her opinion rather than offering yours.Suppose youre discussing AIDS，and you can arouse your childrens interest by asking：Do you believe it cant happen to you？Do your friends discuss AIDS among themselves？What are some strategies to stay safe？When a teen feels that the two of you are explor
16、ing a subject together，he/she is likely to share his/her own thoughts.【语篇解读】本文探讨了父母就棘手的话题如何和孩子进行有效的沟通。5Whats the purpose of the passage?ATo explain what tough subjects involve in children.BTo offer tips on how to talk about tough subjects with children.CTo show the importance of childrens tough subj
17、ects.DTo give some examples on childrens tough subjects.【解析】写作意图题。从文章第二至第五四个段落的具体内容可知，本文意在就如何和孩子谈论棘手话题给父母们提出有效方法，因此B项正确。【答案】B6In the first paragraph，the underlined part “tune us out” can be explained as “ ”Ago along well with usBrely much on usCunderstand what we saidDpay no attention to what we sai
18、d【解析】词义猜测题。结合画线短语前的“.our childrens need for independence grows as they do.”可知，随着孩子的成长，他们的独立性也在增长，所以可推测此短语应与D项“对我们的话置之不理”意思相近。【答案】D7According to the passage，the father mentioned in the third paragraph may agree that Aparents should do certain research before talking about a serious subject with their
19、 childrenBparents should avoid talking about such topics as alcohol and drugs with their childrenCchildren should turn to their parents first if they need any helpDchildren should see a doctor or read a book if they meet with big health problems【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段内容，尤其是“Before I discuss topics like alco
20、hol or drugs with my son，”one father says，“I do a little homework.Often its as simple as checking the phone book.”可知，这位父亲赞同在与孩子讨论严肃的话题前应先做些准备工作，故A项符合题意。【答案】A8In the case of discussing AIDS，what parents can do is to Ashare opinions with their colleagues or friendsBinspire their children to express th
21、eir ideasCremind their children of the danger of itDgive their children as much advice as possible【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段的内容，尤其是最后一句“When a teen feels that the two of you are exploring a subject together，he/she is likely to share his/her own thoughts.”可知B项正确。【答案】BCLast night I had a long talk with my roomm
22、ate.It was late at night and everywhere seemed so quiet.We wanted to share our feelings in that kind of atmosphere.We talked about our childhood，our present and future lives.I was so surprised when hearing my roommate Jennys point of view.She thought that someone could also lead a happy life even if
23、 he or she just received high school education，because he or she could learn more useful things in society，compared to the university students.That shocked me very much.I was asked to study harder and harder，which is an undoubted fact.Life is too short while 16 years is too long.Lots of students liv
24、es include hard work，lack of sleep and stress.And now，Im admiring her opinion.In the future，we should first choose an easy life.We do not have to buy anything expensive; we just need warm families and healthy bodies.Forget all those terrible things.Why not spend time with our loved ones？Why would we
25、 waste our dear time in fighting for a hundred million dollars？We can never spend it all，can we?【语篇解读】怎样才能过上幸福的生活，不同的人有不同的观点。9The people in this passage are most probably Aprimary school studentsBjunior middle school studentsCworkers in a factoryDuniversity students【解析】细节理解题。由文中詹妮的观点和“while 16 years
26、 is too long”可知作者是一名大学生。【答案】D10The author was shocked by Jennys words because AJenny didnt want to go to collegeBJennys point of view was all new to the authorCJennys idea was the same as the authorsDJenny knew what kind of future she wanted【解析】细节理解题。由“That shocked me very much.”可知作者的想法与詹妮的想法大相径庭，所以
27、感到震惊。【答案】B11What is an easy life according to the passage?AExpensive things and travels.BA good future and suitable environment.CWarm families and good health.DMore money and knowledge.【解析】细节理解题。根据文中“.we should first choose an easy life.We do not have to buy anything expensive；we just need warm fami
28、lies and healthy bodies.”可知答案为C项。【答案】C12What did the author think of her past life as a student?AShe thought it was boring and full of pains because no one understood her.BShe thought she couldnt have finished it without others help.CShe thought she did nothing wrong through it and felt relaxed.DShe
29、 thought she was forced to study and took great pains to get through it.【解析】细节理解题。由文中“I was asked to study harder and harder，.Lots of students lives include hard work，lack of sleep and stress.”可知答案为D项。【答案】DDAcross Europe，young people are doing the same calculations (计算)：pay their way through three o
30、r four years of higher education for uncertain returns，or take their chances without a degree.Giulia is 20 years old.She is in her second year at Sapienza University in Rome，studying communication science，but has decided to drop out.Is this because she chose the wrong subject？Nolike many other stude
31、nts in Italy，she simply no longer believes that her degree will help her to find a job.Not only has the financial crisis left many facing an uncertain future，but the education system itself is believed to be useless.According to the latest report from the national committee for university grading，le
32、ss than 60% of pupils with highschool diplomas enrolled (入学) at an Italian university，the lowest percentage for 30 years.Entrylevel salaries for graduates are shrinking，and yet a degree is still a big advantage in the fight against unemployment.Among 25 to 29yearold graduates in the European Union，u
33、nemployment rose from 7% to 9.2% between 2008 and 2011，while among people with only basic education it went from 16.1% to 24.3%.However，in countries such as Italy，a university degree may be a risky investment (投资)：Italys universities are ranked among the lowest in Europe，as only 76.6% of graduates f
34、ind work，compared with an EU average of 82.3%.Many students will be well into their studies before they realize that they have little competitive advantage to show for their efforts.In France，the BA (文学学士学位) from public universities is now considered so inferior that it is almost required by rule to
35、 continue on to a masters.So a university education is worth it？Students in Britain appear to be yes.Despite the rising of many tuition fees this autumn，university application numbers have not fallen that much.The UK universities remain popular with candidates from the rest of the world.【语篇解读】是投入大量的
36、资金和时间上大学取得学位还是寻找合适的工作？这是目前摆在许多欧洲国家年轻人面临的选择。13Which of the following is the best title for the passage?AIs a university education still worth the time and money?BAre the Europeans tired of university education?CAre the job prospects in Eursope bright?DIs no way found to afford the high tuition fees?【
37、解析】主旨大意题。这篇文章讲述了目前在欧洲很多国家，人们对投入大量的资金和时间去上大学取得学位的做法感到怀疑，很多年轻人不上大学而直接去工作，因此选项A正确。【答案】A14The author takes Giulia as an example in order to Ashow girls dislike staying in college for longBprove innocence is the virtue for womenCexpress the present situation in EuropeDcriticize the Roman government【解析】推理
38、判断题。在文章第一段作者便引出文章的主题：是投入大量的资金和时间上大学取得学位还是寻找合适的工作？作者借用Giulia的例子是想说明目前欧洲国家越来越多的年轻人选择了去工作，故选项C正确。【答案】C15The author intends to tell us that Acollege education wastes too much moneyBgoing to university indeed has advantagesCmany positions dont need higher educationDBritain is richer than any other countr
39、y【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“and yet a degree is still a big advantage in the fight against unemployment”及下文的数据分析可知，在2008年到2011年期间，欧盟25岁到29岁的毕业生失业率从7%上升到9.2%，而只有基础教育的人群失业率从16.1%上升到24.3%；再根据文章最后在英国申请上大学的人数在增长可推断作者还是支持上大学的。【答案】B.阅读填句(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)How do you enter a room full of strangers？Do you walk right
40、 in full of confidence？Or do you try to slip in without being noticed？ 16 In life，we admire those who do their tasks confidently.We prefer people who appear to know what they are doing.But where does that confidence begin?Developing selfconfidence starts very early.Its parents role to get kids on th
41、e right track toward becoming confident people. 17 That can be done by focusing on the childs strengths.Parents should encourage their children to try new things and take risks.When children make mistakes，their parents should still let them know that they are loved.Children whose parents do these th
42、ings will likely develop into confident adults. 18 So whats the solution?With most things in life，practice makes perfect，and that is true of confidence skills. 19 Always hold your head high and look people in the eye.Answer questions clearly and confidently.Focus on the things that you do well，and l
43、ook for opportunities to use those abilities.Prepare thoroughly for every project.Youll approach the task more confidently knowing that you are ready. 20 It could be a good test score or a prize from a contest.Remind yourself that one success often leads to the next.However，all humans fail at times，
44、and you will too.Even with efforts to try all the above，you will never be perfect.But you can learn to love and accept yourself and live your life with confidence.AKeep in mind an item that reminds you of a recent success.BThe more you practice them，the easier they will become.CThe way you go into n
45、ew situations shows your level of selfconfidence.DOur goal is to prepare students to go into the world with confidence.ETo help that process，parents should always offer more praise than criticism.FLearning from mistakes helps you face the same situation later without fear.GBut selfconfidence still d
46、oesnt come easily.【答案】1620CEGBA.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)Perhaps forty years ago Sadie left her drunk and violent husband.Needing shelter for herself and her young son she took a 21 in a housing project for 22 people.Eventually，she got to know the residents.One resident，Archie，didnt have a 23 of his
47、 own but his nephews wife and her kids would 24 and help the old guy from time to time.Sadie helped care for Archie as he battled 25 and it was she who called the doctor who diagnosed his cancer.Time passed.Sadies son grew up，got 26 and settled several hundred miles away.Sadie retired and 27 into a nice little home of her own.To 28 the loneliness she took in a series of 29 over the years.Her current dog，Muffin，with a bad temper， 30 pulls at the end of his lead.So when a heavy fall of snow came a year and a half ago she was 31 when a neig
