1、第四单元测评第四单元测评 (时间:120 分钟 满分:150 分) 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 M:Lets go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon. W:I certainly could enjoy the exercise,but Ive agreed to go wit
2、h Alice to buy some clothes. 1.What will the woman do this afternoon? A.Do some exercise. B.Go shopping. C.Wash her clothes. 答案 B M:When I got to school this morning,the English class was over and the teacher of math was there waiting for giving his class. W:What about your Chinese class? M:Oh,its o
3、n the third class. 2.Which class did the man miss this morning? A.The math class. B.The English class. C.The Chinese class. 答案 B W:Hello,sir,what can I do for you? M:Hello,I need a new suit.I have an important interview next week,so I really need to look sharp. W:We have many formal suits.Have a loo
4、k,please. 3.Where does this conversation probably take place? A.In a clothes shop. B.In an office. C.In a hotel. 答案 A M:Sara has been away on business for one week.Hasnt she told you when she will be back? W:She called me up this morning.She said there remained another five days. 4.How long is Sara
5、on business in total? A.5 days. B.7 days. C.12 days. 答案 C M:Hi,Jessie.How is it going? W:Im a little disappointed.Amanda said shes going to visit me,but she cancelled her trip at the last minute! M:She had to accompany a very important client.You should try to put yourself in her shoes. 5.Why did Am
6、anda call off the appointment? A.To make a trip. B.To visit another friend. C.To deal with work affairs. 答案 C 第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 22.5分) 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7题。 M:Mom,this is going to ta
7、ke forever!Animal World will be on in 20 minutes.Its my favourite program.You know I cant miss it! W:I know,honey.But we have to wait in line to pay for these things we need. M:You promised wed be home in time. W:Be a little patient,Jack.Well get out of here soon. 6.What does Jack want to do? A.Watc
8、h TV. B.Play outside. C.Go to the zoo. 答案 A 7.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.In a cinema. C.In a supermarket. 答案 C 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9题。 M:Can you give me a ride to the library? W:Studying at the library again?I take just as many classes as you do,but I have only about an
9、 hour of studying to do every day.And I can get all my work done either here at home or at the caf down the road. M:Well,Im majoring in physics.I have several projects due each month,and thats after I spend ten to fifteen hours a week in the lab.Youre a psychology major.You have one mid-term and one
10、 final exam for each class,right? W:Yeah. M:Youve got it so easy! 8.Where does the man usually study? A.At the library. B.At the caf. C.At home. 答案 A 9.What does the man imply about the woman? A.Her exams are usually very easy. B.She has less work to do than he does. C.She should choose a more serio
11、us major. 答案 B 听第 8 段材料,回答第 10至 12 题。 W:Hello,Mark.I hear that you have several ways to make a living. M:Yes.First,Im a beekeeper.I learned to raise bees when I was about 17.And I got my own bees when I was about 18.And now Im 48. W:Raising bees?It sounds like such interesting work. M:Exactly.Bee-ke
12、eping is definitely seasonal.And I also do other jobs while raising bees. W:So whats that? M:I am also the host of a bluegrass radio show.I am a musician too.I often play the guitar in my spare time. W:Wow!Thats awesome. M:And now,I start to raise donkeys.I dont want to use them to carry goods.I jus
13、t want to give people rides on the trails. W:Well,you are really a kind guy. 10.How long has Mark raised bees? A.17 years. B.30 years. C.48 years. 答案 B 11.Why does Mark raise donkeys? A.To give people rides. B.To amuse the audience. C.To carry goods. 答案 A 12.What does Mark often do in his spare time
14、? A.He hosts a TV show. B.He plays the guitar. C.He performs magic. 答案 B 听第 9 段材料,回答第 13至 16 题。 M:So,whats new in the kitchen?That refrigerator is new,isnt it? W:Yes.I needed a larger one.Before,I had a separate refrigerator and freezer,but this has both combined into one. M:Thats usual nowadays.You
15、ve added a few shelves too. W:Yes.You know Ive been cooking more kinds of food recently. M:Did you buy new cupboards too? W:No,I didnt.I gave them a really good clean,so they just look new.The working table was in poor condition,so I had a new one added.I have also bought several new pots and pans.
16、M:Looking at the spice rack.Id say youve been learning how to make Asian food. W:Yes.Ive always like Indian and Thai food,so Ive been trying to make dishes from those countries.Im pretty good at making curries now,but I still need practice at making Thai food. M:Both kinds of food are becoming popul
17、ar.Nowadays,its very easy to pick up the materials at the supermarket. W:I hope you can stay for dinner.All the dishes will be finished in 5 minutes. M:Great! 13.What items are new in the womans kitchen? A.The fridge and the working table. B.The fridge and the shelves. C.The working table and the sh
18、elves. 答案 A 14.What is the woman trying to do? A.Make new dishes. B.Taste Chinese food. C.Design a new cooker. 答案 A 15.What kinds of food are becoming popular? A.Asian and Italian food. B.Thai and Chinese food. C.Indian and Thai food. 答案 C 16.What will the man do? A.Have dinner with the woman. B.Hel
19、p the woman cook. C.Go back home. 答案 A 听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20 题。 Costa Rica,a small country located in Central America,is quickly gaining a good reputation for being one of the most family-friendly travel destinations in the world.Rather than leaving their kids behind,parents come to Costa Rica with th
20、eir kids because the country offers many chances that both parents and children will enjoy.Costa Rica has a well-developed travel industry,so even travelers who dont speak Spanish will find it easy to get around.Visitors will discover white sand beaches,tropical fish,and places for the kids to check
21、 out animals like monkeys which might be liked by children.For an exciting hike,the family can climb up one of the countrys active volcanoes.Last but not least,Costa Rica is easy on the budget!Because the dollar is still strong in Latin America,families can have an amazing Costa Rican experience for
22、 about half the cost of a trip to Disneyland.They will find nice hotels for every budget.For 185 dollars per night,families can stay at an ocean-side hotel that has water slides and a butterfly garden.For a cheaper alternative,80 dollars per night will get you a nice,cozy room in a hotel with hiking
23、 trails nearby and friendly staff available 24 hours a day.Planning your next vacation soon?Consider Costa Rica! 17.What is the main purpose of the speaker? A.To complain about the terrible experiences in Costa Rica. B.To introduce the advanced travel industry in Costa Rica. C.To persuade visitors t
24、o spend their holidays in Costa Rica. 答案 C 18.What do we know about Costa Rica? A.Its family-friendly. B.Its suitable for old people. C.Its suitable for newly-married couples. 答案 A 19.What can travelers see in Costa Rica? A.Sand beaches. B.Dead volcanoes. C.Fish farms. 答案 A 20.How much will it cost
25、a family to travel in Costa Rica? A.80 dollars. B.185 dollars. C.Half the cost of a trip to Disneyland. 答案 C 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和 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Marydale Lodge has a warm and welcoming environment that provides secure accommodation with education
26、for young people aged 11 to 18 years old. We are currently recruiting for: Associate Head Teacher Location: St.Helens,Merseyside Hours of work: 37 hours per weekbased on Teachers Terms Teachers Pension Scheme Competitive terms Full induction,regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme; Career P
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28、tions: 9 am on Tuesday 22nd January 【语篇解读】本文是 Marydale 寄宿学校的一则招聘广告。该学校拟聘副校长一职,文中详细列 出了招聘条件、福利待遇、相关联系人及联系方式,让应聘者一目了然。 21.Who could get the education of Marydale Lodge? A.Children aged 6. B.Children aged 15. C.Children aged 19. D.Children of all ages. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第一段可知,寄宿学校招收的学生年龄段在 1118岁之间。 22.Whi
29、ch position is needed according to the passage? A.A teacher. B.Headmaster. C.Staff member. D.Associate Head Teacher. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,寄宿学校拟招聘 Associate Head Teacher(副校长)一职。 23.What will the candidate probably do during the job? A.To teach mathematics. B.To make the teaching plans. C.To encoura
30、ge childrens attendance. D.To provide the information about the vacant post. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知,成功应聘者需能够鼓励学生参与活动,并激发他们的意志。 B Xia Boyu,70,on May 14th,2018,scaled the worlds highest peak Qomolangma as the first double amputee climber from the Nepali side,government officials confirmed. Till date,t
31、he only double amputee to reach the summit Qomolangma is Mark Inglis from New Zealand,who had scaled the peak from Chinas Tibet side in 2006. “The Chinese double amputee scaled the summit at 8:40 am local time today.He is the first double amputee to climb the peak from south face,” Gyanendra Shresth
32、a,an official at the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture,Tourism and Civil Aviation,told Xinhua via telephone from the base camp. Xias successful summit comes a day after eight rope-fixing team members reached the summit,making the climbing route open for all other climbers for 2018
33、spring season. The double amputee had received the climbing permit from the Nepali government after the countrys supreme court,in March,allowed double amputee and visually impaired persons from climbing any mountains above 6,500 meters. Xias expedition has been managed by a Nepal-based Imagine Treks
34、 and Expeditions company.Before leaving for the expedition,the Chinese climber told the media that it is his fifth attempt to scale the worlds highest peak.He had lost both his legs in 1975 during his first attempt to reach the summit due to frostbite.Xia had attempted for the summit in 2014,2015 an
35、d 2016 as well,but his dreams were destroyed owing to avalanche(雪崩),earthquake and bad weather respectively. According to Nepals tourism department,the official government body which issues climbing permits for the Qomolangma expedition,346 mountaineers from 38 Nepali and foreign teams have taken th
36、e permits for expedition this year. 【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了中国残疾登山家夏伯渝不畏艰难、多次尝试,终于在 70岁成功登 顶珠穆朗玛峰的故事。 24.Xia Boyu lost his legs in 1975 because . A.he fell off the peak B.he got his legs frozen C.he was caught in avalanche D.he suffered from a strange disease 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第六段中“He had lost both his legs in 19
37、75 during his first attempt to reach the summit due to frostbite.”可知 1975年,夏伯渝第一次尝试登顶珠穆朗玛峰时双腿被冻伤,因而被迫截肢, 故选 B项。 25.How many times has Xia attempted before he succeeded in reaching the summit? A.Twice. B.Three times. C.Four times. D.Five times. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。根据第一段以及第六段内容可知在 2018年成功登顶珠穆朗玛峰之前,夏伯渝曾经 在 19
38、75年、2014年、2015 年、2016年四次冲击顶峰,故选 C 项。 26.What can we know from the passage? A.Xia Boyu cant get the climbing permit in China because of his disability. B.Xia Boyu scaled the worlds highest peak from Chinas Tibet side in 2018. C.Xia Boyu is the first double amputee climber to scale the worlds highest
39、peak. D.Xia Boyu received the climbing permit from the Nepali government. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。A项文中没有提及;B、C两项与第一二两段内容不符;D项与第五段表述一致,故 选 D 项。 27.We can describe Xia Boyu as . A.kind and helpful B.cautious and traditional C.brave and determined D.optimistic and humorous 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据文中对于夏伯渝登山经历的描述,我们可以知道他截肢之
40、后仍然不放弃登山 的梦想,勇于挑战,意志坚定,经过多次尝试终于成功登顶珠穆朗玛峰,故选 C项。 C Another wonderful book coming soon to your favourite bookstore is Kate Lieds Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression.At first glance,this book looks to be for the very young.Indeed,it can be,with its emphasis(重点)on short sentences and many pictures.
41、But older kids and adults will reward themselves by reading this book as well,to learn more about the Great Depression and about economics,history,and even American culture in more depth. The story is of a young girl named Dorothy,whose family lives in Iowa during the 1930s.Dorothys father loses one
42、 job after another;they lose their house;and,in desperation,they travel to Idaho to pick potatoes. The author and illustrator(插画师)(Lisa Campbell Ernst)do a good job of conveying the desperation and discouraging and frightening tasks facing Americas families during the Depression.Hunger and want were
43、 plentiful,money and jobs were not.Inflation(通货膨胀)was out of control,and so was despair.But rather than give up,Dorothys family took action,traveling to Idaho to pick potatoes.Now,this might not sound like a smart thing to do;but at that time,Idaho had plenty of potatoes.The family worked very hard,
44、day and night,and picked enough potatoes to fill the car for the trip home,where they traded those potatoes for other kinds of food and even a pig.This shows a basic economics concept: barter(物物交 换).Potatoes were traded for other kinds of food instead of money. The author also intends for readers of
45、 this book to learn more about the Great Depression.Dorothys family was very lucky,having enough money to pay for the trip to Idaho and back.In the end,Dorothys father found work and moved the family out of the poor Midwest.But a great many other Depression-era families were not so lucky.Many people
46、 died of hunger and thirst,and many more were poor beyond belief.Yes,we can be happy that Dorothy and her family have a happy ending that they can be thankful for;and yes,we can be sure that they were counting their blessings or lucky stars.But we can also be aware of the greater overall picture of
47、the history of America at this time,realizing that it was a difficult time for just about everyone involved,in one way or another. Overall,this is a good book that delivers more than it would appear to promise on first glance. 【语篇解读】本文介绍了即将出版的一本新书,作者在文中介绍了这本书的大体内容并对这本 书进行了简要评价。 28.Whats the passage
48、mainly about? A.It introduces a new book. B.It describes the Great Depression. C.It introduces a young girl named Dorothy. D.It describes American economics,history,and culture. 答案 A 解析主旨大意题。第一段为本文的主题段,通过第一段可知,本文介绍的是即将出版的一本新书。故 选 A 项。 29.What was the purpose of Dorothys family travelling to Idaho? A.To look for jobs in Idaho. B.To pick potatoes to trade for food. C.To plant potatoes to change their situation. D.To buy potatoes and sell them to make money. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。通过第二段最后一句可知,本书的主人公 Dorothy的父亲在屡次失业后,全家人不 得已到 Idaho 去捡土豆。又根据第三段倒数第三句可知,这家人非常努力,捡了足够的土豆后用车拉 回家,换取其他食物
