1、1/16 单元综合检测(四) .阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分) A Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August or early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema,in Venice,Italy.Its main award is the “Leone dOro” (Golden Lion) Recently, a new award has been ad
2、ded, the San Marco Award for the best film. Academy Awards The Academy Awards are the most prominent(杰出的) film awards in the United States.The awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Academy Awards are nicknamed “Oscars”,which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像)
3、The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said, “It looks just like my uncle Oscar!” Berlin International Film Festival The Berlin International Film Festival is one of the “A”festivals in Europe.The Berlin International Film Festival,also called the “
4、Berlinale” ,is held annually in February and started in 1951 after an initiative of the American,who occupied part of the city after World War .The jury(专家评奖团) always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world,from the former Eastern Bloc(集 团)Countries as well as from West
5、ern countries.The awards are called Golden and Silver Bears (as the bear is the symbol of Berlin) Cannes Film Festival The Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival.It has been held annually in Cannes,in the south of France,since 1946 with a few exceptions.Given massive media expo
6、sure,the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the world.The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “PalmedOr”(Golden Palm) for the best film;this
7、is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year. 2/16 【语篇解读】 本文介绍了四个世界知名的电影节。 1Which award can be shared by multiple films in one year? AGolden Lion. BGolden Palm. CAcademy Awards. DSan Marco Award. B 细节理解题。文章最后一句话提到,戛纳电影节最著名的奖项“金棕榈 奖”有时可由一年中的多部影片共同获得。 2Which of the following statements about “Osc
8、ars” is NOT true? AIts the nickname of Academy Awards. BIts also the nickname of the statuette. CIt got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle. DIts an award in France. D 细节理解题。奥斯卡奖是美国最著名的电影奖项。 3Why are the awards for Berlin International Film Festival called “Golden and
9、Silver Bears”? AThey look like bears. BThey are made up of bear fur. CThe bear is the symbol of Berlin. DThe bear is rare in Berlin. C 细节理解题。从 Berlin International Film Festival 一段可以看出,柏林 电影节的奖项名叫金熊奖和银熊奖,这是因为熊是柏林的象征。 B Charles Bridge is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague.Thi
10、s grand bridge is one of the citys finest attractions,and is the main route connecting the Old Town with the Lesser Town and Prague Castle. From Charles Bridge visitors enjoy fairytale views of the Prague skyline.The wide river, with beautiful buildings on both sides, flows below it.Prague Castle to
11、wers above not far away.Here you are truly in the centre of the city. Charles Bridge is full of people during the day.Street artists paint and musicians play here and there.If you are travelling there,look out for the jazz band,which is especially entertaining.But for a truly romantic and less crowd
12、ed walk,try the early 3/16 morning or any time in the evening.There are not so many people in the early morning or in the evening.That way you can take a relaxing walk. King Charles arranged to build the bridge.The foundation stone was laid in 1357.Charles s favourite architect and builder, Peter Pa
13、rler, watched over most of the work.The first idea was to build a bridge for knight tournaments(锦标赛),and for many years the only decoration on the bridge was a simple cross.Later,the Catholic desire for beautiful designs resulted in 30 statues(雕塑)being erected between 1600 and 1800. There are now 75
14、 statues on Charles Bridge,but most are copies,as floods and other natural disasters over the centuries damaged the original ones.Perhaps the most interesting,as well as the oldest,is that of John of Nepomuk.It is the 8th from the right as you cross towards Prague Castle. The entrance to Charles Bri
15、dge is marked at both ends by towers:the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mala Strana Bridge Tower. 【语篇解读】 查理大桥由国王查理四世所建,是布拉格最好的景点之一, 位于布拉格城的中心。 4What do we know about Charles Bridge? AIt is not a good place to enjoy the Prague skyline. BIt is the most famous attraction in Prague. CIt was built in the
16、early 14th century. DIt is located in the center of the city. D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Here you are truly in the centre of the city.” 可知查理大桥在布拉格城的中心。 5What does the underlined word“erected”in Paragraph 4 mean? ADamaged. BCopied. CBought. DBuilt. D 词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“Later,the Catholic desire for beautiful designs
17、”可知是为了增加装饰,那么应该是“建造”雕塑来进行装饰。 6From Paragraph 5,we know John of Nepomuk is the name of _ ACharles Bridges builder 4/16 Bthe oldest statue on Charles Bridge Ca tower at the end of Charles Bridge Da famous building near Charles Bridge B 细节理解题。 根据第五段的“There are now 75 statues on Charles Bridge, but most
18、 are copies.Perhaps the most interesting, as well as the oldest, is that of John of Nepomuk.” 可知 John of Nepomuk 是桥上目前所存在的最古老的雕塑的名字。 7What is this passage mainly about? AAn introduction of Charles Bridge in Prague. BThe builder of Charles Bridge in Prague. CThe history of Charles Bridge in Prague. D
19、The finest attractions in Prague. A 主旨大意题。本文主要是关于布拉格的查理大桥这一景点的介绍。 C A new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to get interested in computers, math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library. Called “Spring into STEAM” , the program will offer workshops in
20、March, April and May.It begins on March 2. “We know that science education is so important now,and technology is changing so fast, ”said Misty Jones,library director.“We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.” STEAM stands for science, technolo
21、gy, engineering, art and math, and there will be workshops in each area.This years theme(主题)is“Bug Out!”so the science workshop will invite insect(昆虫)experts to explain the survival skills of insects.The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders.For math, the kids will learn spatial geometry(
22、空间几何学)by making 3- D paper insects.Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding,create a light using a glass bottle,or build insects using pipe cleaners and LED lights. Jones said shes also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcode of Life Project,which is
23、 trying to create a digital catalog(电子 目录)of different kinds of insects on Earth.Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect 5/16 collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2.Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification(鉴定) Jones said it is unusual for every librar
24、y to start the same program at the same time.“Its something weve been trying to do,and I think its just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer, ”she said. 【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。圣地亚哥公共图书馆发起了一个针对 9 至 12 岁儿童的教育项目 Spring into STEAM,本文是对该项目举办时间、举办内容 等的相关报道。 8What do we know about“Spring into STEAM
25、”? AIt is open to kids of all ages. BIt lasts for at least four months. CIt helps kids learn more about themselves. DIt is held by the San Diego Public Library. D 推理判断题。由第一段中的“A new program.starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.”可知,该项目由圣地亚哥公共图书馆举 办。 9What will kids lea
26、rn from the engineering workshop this year? AHow LED lights work. BHow bees build their home. CHow to make 3D paper bees. DHow to create a light using a glass bottle. B 细节理解题。由第四段中的“The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders.”可知,参加该小组的孩子将会了解蜜蜂是如何筑巢的。 10What will kids do for the Internation
27、al Barcode of Life Project? ACollect insects. BTake DNA tests. CCreate a digital catalog. DMake insect collection tools. A 推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2.Insects they collect 6/16 can then be sent in for DNA ide
28、ntification(签定)”可知,孩子们为该工程收集昆 虫。 11What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph? AThe program will continue. BThe program should last much longer. CThe program will have different themes. DThe program should be held by different libraries. A 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“.its just the beginning of t
29、he chances we will be able to offer”可知,三十六家图书馆同时举办同一个项目并不常见,但 Jones 说他们一直在努力做,这仅仅只是个开始,也就是说这个项目还会再次举 办。 D First aid means the aid or the help that can be given to an injured person first, that is,before any other help arrives.Nowadays there is usually a telephone not far away and the first we should
30、 do,if a serious accident happens,is to call for an ambulance.Sometimes quick action by us may save someones life. Shock.People often suffer from shock after receiving an injury,sometimes even when the injury is a small one.The face turns grey,and the skin becomes damp and cold.They breathe quickly.
31、They should be kept warm.Cover them with a blanket and give them a warm drink. Broken bones.Do not move the patient.Send for an ambulance at once. Bleeding.A little bleeding doesnt harm.It washes dirt from the wound.But if the bleeding continues,try to stop it by placing a clean cloth firmly over th
32、e wound until the bleeding stops or help arrives. Poison.A person who has taken poison should be taken to a hospital at once.With some poisons, sleeping pills, for example, it is a good thing to make the patient throw up by pressing your fingers down his throat. Remember:When an accident happens,sen
33、d someone to telephone for an ambulance at once.Keep the injured person warm and quiet.Give him plenty of air.Do not let other people crowd around him. 【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。当有人因严重事故受伤时,我们首先应该呼 7/16 叫救护车,根据不同受伤情况采取不同救护措施。 12How many common accidents are mentioned in this passage? ATwo. BThree. CFour. DFive.
34、 C 细节理解题。由文章第二、三、四、五等段落的首句可得出答案。 13If someone goes into shock after receiving an injury,youll find that _ Athe face turns grey Bthe skin becomes damp and cold Cthe patient breathes quickly DAll of the above. D 细节理解题。 由文章第二段第三、 四句“The face turns grey, and the skin becomes damp and cold.They breathe q
35、uickly.”可得出答案。 14Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? AFirst aid means to give an injured person necessary help at once before the doctor comes. BIf an injured person goes into shock,we must try to keep him or her warm. CDont move the injured person if he has broken h
36、is legs. DWhen a person has taken poison,we must make him throw up. D 推理判断题。 由文章第五段第三句可知并非是让吞了任何毒药的人都呕 吐,而只是说对一部分毒药来说这种方法是可以的。 15The passage mainly tells us _ Asome advice on how to deal with common accidents Bsome facts about some common accidents Csome examples of common accidents Dsomething we mu
37、st remember A 主旨大意题。 非常明显本文就是告诉读者面对一些常见的事故, 如休克、 骨折、流血和吞毒药等应采取怎样的急救措施。 .阅读七选五 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) Why Is Exercise Cool? 8/16 Exercise Strengthens Muscles Did you ever do a push- up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground? 16 By using your muscles to do powerful things,you can make
38、 them stronger.For older teens and adults,this kind of workout can make muscles bigger,too. 17 Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch? Most kids are pretty flexible,which means that they can bend and stretch their bodies without much trouble.Being flexible is having “full range of motio
39、n” ,which means you can move your arms and legs freely without feeling tightness or pain. Exercise Keeps the Balance 18 Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function, breathe, walk around, and do all the basic stuff. 19 If youre not very active, your body wont need as many
40、calories. Whatever your calorie need is,if you eat enough to meet that need,your body weight will stay the same.If you eat more calories than your body needs, they may be stored as extra fat. Exercise Makes You Feel Good It feels good to have a strong,flexible body that can do all the activities you
41、 enjoylike running, jumping, and playing with your friends.Its also fun to be good at something,like scoring a basket,hitting a home run,or perfecting a dive. But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood. 20 Its just another reason why exercise is cool! ASo you want to
42、do some aerobic (有氧的) exercise right now. B Food gives your body fuel in the form of calories, which are a kind of energy. C When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical, which may make you feel happier. DThose are exercises that can build strength. EExercise Makes You Flexible FExercise Makes
43、Your Heart Happy GBut if youre active,your body needs an extra measure of calories or energy. 【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了锻炼很酷的四个原因。 9/16 16D 根据“Did you ever do a push- up or swing across the monkey bars at the playground?.By using your muscles to do powerful things,you can make them stronger.”可知做有力量的运动可以使肌肉变得强壮,
44、而俯卧撑和做单杠运动是 需要力量的,所以做这些运动能增强力量,故应选 D。 17E 根据 Can you touch your toes easily without yelling ouch?Most kids are pretty flexible.可知,锻炼能使身体灵活,故选 E。 18B 根据 Your body needs a certain amount of calories every day just to function.可知,食物能给人一定的热量,故选 B。 19G 根据 If youre not very active,your body wont need as m
45、any calories. 可知,如果你是爱运动的,你的身体需要一个额外的热量或能量。故选 G。 20C 根据 But you may not know that exercising can actually put you in a better mood.可知锻炼身体会使你有更好的心情, 空白处应介绍其原因。 应选 C。 .完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) Theres a tiny town called Waterford in Eastern Ohio.Every other year something very 21 happens therea cu
46、stom that turns an entire town into one big 22 .These days,apple butter is still cooked onsite in the 23 method,stirred (搅拌) for hours in huge kettles over open fires. Making apple butter isnt 24 ,but it has to be done right.The fire cant be too hot,or too cool.You cant stir too fast,or too slow.And
47、 above all,the stir stick can never 25 Its all about getting people together.Strangers are welcomed and passers- by are waved over to the stir for a 26 . Young,a fifthgrade teacher 27 times when Apple Butter Weekend was just her,her mother,and her grandmother.These days theyll 28 forty people or mor
48、e,cooking up 100 pints (品脱) at a time.Most gets divided up among the family, but plenty 29 in fridges across Waterford and beyond. “We dont 30 it, ” said Young.But,she said, “if you ask,youre going to get it.” The family has faced many challenges over the years, 31 13 times during the 1960s.But wherever theyve lived,her parents always made friends the 32 10/16 way they make apple butter: by doing the little things the right way,paying attention at every moment. “Theyve done everything in 33 steps, ” Young said.“I always say,my mom and dad have huge ears.They jus