1、第二单元过关检测第二单元过关检测 (时间:90 分钟 满分:120 分) 第一部分 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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Toronto Zoo You may think you need to look far and wide for the best zoos in the world but theres an impressive zoo right here in Canada.The Toronto Zoo is home to over 16
2、,000 animals.The zoo also has an amazing Discovery Zone for children to learn more about the animals and their natural habitats(栖息地).Another thing that makes this zoo worthy of a visit?Its conservation policy.The Toronto Zoo has helped in the effort to conserve endangered animals from all around the
3、 world,and is presently one of the very few animal-friendly zoos in North America. Basel Zoological Garden Basel Zoo,which lies in Basel,Switzerland,is a nonprofit zoo that first opened up in 1874,making it one of the worlds oldest.Rated as one of the top zoos in the world by Forbes Traveler,Basel Z
4、oo is an awe-inspiring sight to see.There are presently over 6,000 unique animals housed there.Basel Zoo has also bred(繁殖) several endangered animals,making it one of the most animal friendly zoos,too. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa As the largest zoo in South Africa,there isnt much you
5、 wont see at this amazing habitat for animals.While many of the animals have been bred and raised in the zoo,there is enough room in this vast park for the animals to run freely.Here youll find African animals and the third largest collection of fantastic trees in South Africa.If youre looking for a
6、n adventure-packed day,with its magnificent animals in a cruelty-free environment,a trip to Pretoria,it may be your best bet. 1.How many aspects make Toronto Zoo special? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five. 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。第一段中提到多伦多动物园的三个与众不同之处:动物多,有儿童发现区 和动物保护政策。 2.In what way is Basel Zoological Garde
7、n different from the other two? A.It offers children a special zone. B.It doesnt run for profits. C.It lies on the mountain top. D.Visitors can see animals run freely. 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。由第二段第一句 nonprofit 可知这个动物园是非盈利的,故 B 项正确。 3.Where can you see a large collection of fantastic trees besides animals? A
8、.Toronto Zoo. B.Discovery Zone. C.Basel Zoological Garden. D.National Zoological Gardens. 答案: D 解析: 细节理解题。利用题干关键信息 fantastic trees 可直接定位原文对 National Zoological Gardens 的介绍,故 D 项正确。 B Pauline VernonMalaysia My mum and I flew out to Kota Bharu,Malaysia.On our first evening we had a party on the beach.
9、It was a beautiful scene:a beautiful empty beach,white sand,the warm waters.I swam in the water thinking “this is the life”,when a jellyfish(水母) stung(刺痛) my legs,and it was only then that I discovered that two people had died from jellyfish stings that year.I now understood why the beach was desert
10、ed. Sandy Hendersonthe USA I was camping in Yosemite National Park in California with a friend,when I awoke to the sound of crying.I looked out and saw a big black bear following my friend.We both ran in no clear direction.By chance,wed passed a small house and we jumped inside and locked the door.A
11、fter quite a long time,the bear lost interest and we were able to leave the house. Nola TraceyYorkshire,the UK It had seemed like such a good idea three months ago,which was when Id persuaded(劝说) my parents to let me go on the geography trip,but when we actually got off the coach in the rain,I just
12、wanted to stay at home.The teachers were really nice,but even they couldnt do anything about the endless rain.Of course theyd imagined us all walking in the hills in sunshinewell that never happened! Harry GreenDenmark I went to Denmark with my friend Dans family on a cycling holiday.The weather was
13、 lovely and sunny!What was a problem,though,was how far we had to cycle every day.My friends family are all very fit,and although Im fairly sporty too,I tried hard to keep up.We were in a beautiful part of Denmark,but we never had the chance to stop and look at anything.And in the evenings,all I wan
14、ted to do was sleep! 4.Why was the beach in Kota Bharu deserted? A.It was dirty. B.It was very cold. C.It was dangerous. D.It was out of the way. 答案: C 解析: 细节理解题。根据 Pauline VernonMalaysia 中的“.a jellyfish(水母) stung(刺痛) my legs,and it was only then that I discovered that two people had died from jelly
15、fish stings that year.I now understood why the beach was deserted.”可知,由于这片海滩发生过水母蜇人致死的事情, 所以很多人都觉得这里很危险,因此不敢来这里游玩。 5.What happened to Sandy and his friend in Yosemite National Park? A.They lost their way in the dark. B.They escaped from a bear attack. C.They had no proper place to camp. D.They were
16、locked in a small house. 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。根据 Sandy Hendersonthe USA 中的“I looked out and saw a big black bear.we were able to leave the house.”可知,Sandy 和他的朋友差点遭到一只黑熊的袭击。 6.How did Nola feel after going on her trip? A.Worried. B.Excited. C.Surprised. D.Disappointed. 答案: D 解析: 推理判断题。根据 Nola TraceyYorksh
17、ire,the UK 中的“It had seemed like such a good idea.I just wanted to stay at home.”可知,Nola 刚到达阴雨绵绵的目的地就后悔没待在家里。 7.What troubled Harry when he was in Denmark? A.Not enough sleep at night. B.No time to enjoy the scenery. C.The uncomfortable weather there. D.The unfriendly attitude of his friends family.
18、 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。根据 Harry GreenDenmark 中的“We were in a beautiful part of Denmark,but we never had the chance to stop and look at anything.”可知,Harry 和他的朋友一家 在丹麦每天要骑行很远的距离,而他们只顾着骑行却顾不上停下来欣赏身边的风景,这让 Harry 很郁闷。 C Its great fun to explore new places,and it may be like an adventure,even when you know your
19、e not the first to have been there.But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles,the following tips may be helpful. Do the map reading if youre being driven somewhere.Itll be easier if you keep the map following the direction youre travelling in.Keep looking ahead so that you
20、 can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or youll have to move to the back seat. Get a group of friends together and go exploring.Youll need a good map,a compass,a raincoat,a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost,and a bit of spare cash for unexpected and dangerou
21、s situations.Tell someone where youre going before you set out and let him know what time you expect to be back.The purpose of the activity is in not getting lost,not in seeing how fast you can go,so always stick together,waiting for slower friends to catch up. See if your school or a club organises
22、 orienteering(越野识途比赛) activities,in which you need a map and a compass to find your way.This can be done as a sport,with teams trying to find the way from A to B (and B to C,etc.)in the fastest time,or simply as a spare-time activity.It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compasses a
23、nd gain some practical skills.In some way,its not only good fun,but also a great way to keep fit. No matter which way you choose,its not only good fun,but also a great way to keep fit. 8.Sitting beside the driver,you should . A.direct the driver when necessary B.look ahead to see where theres a gas
24、station C.move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable D.keep looking at the map to find another place to go to 答案: A 解析: 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or youll have to move to the back seat.”可知,当你 坐在司机旁边的时候,你可以在必要的时
25、候提前给司机警示,指导司机。故选 A 项。 9.Why do you need to wait for the slower friends in the exploration? A.To show them how fast you can go. B.To avoid yourself or your friends getting lost. C.To share the fun with them in exploration. D.To tell them whats going on with the group members. 答案: B 解析: 推理判断题。 根据文章第三段
26、中的“The purpose of the activity is in not getting lost”可知, 等走得慢的朋友是为了避免有人走丢。故 B 项正确。 10.Orienteering activities can . A.make people work fast B.help people stay healthy C.help people organise other activities D.make people get prepared for sports 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句中的“.its not only good fun,b
27、ut also a great way to keep fit.”可知,越野识途比赛活动可以让我们保持健康。故选 B 项。 11.The text mainly talks about . A.the fun of exploration B.what to bring for exploration C.the way to use a map in exploration D.how to prevent people getting lost in exploration 答案: D 解析: 主旨大意题。根据文章内容尤其是第一段中的“But to make sure not to get
28、 lost or waste time going round in circles,the following tips may be helpful.”可知,本文主要谈论了一些如何避 免在旅行时迷路的好办法。故选 D 项。 D Ive often wondered if I might do better as a travel agent rather than as a psychologist.It seems that I have been more dramatically affected by certain kinds of travel experiences than
29、 I ever have. My trip to Iceland is a fine example of that.The plan was to spend two days in a remote mountain hut in Iceland.I was working on a photographic book about winter in Iceland and needed to capture images of this amazing region of high mountain peaks,smoky volcanoes,and lakes with floatin
30、g icebergs. The moment after we arrived,the weather turned extreme making visibility impossible.It snowed so much and the wind blew so hard that we couldnt leave the tiny hut.To stay warm,we walked around in circles much of the day inside the tiny hut.We tried to call for help but the radio did not
31、work.Day after day,we watched our supplies of food and fuels grow dangerously short.We got acute fever and started going for walks and ski expeditions outside.Even when the weather finally broke,nobody came to get us even though it was three days beyond our scheduled pickup.By the time the rescue te
32、am came to pull us out,we had all given up hope. From then on,the world looks different to me,as does my life.It would have taken me years of psychotherapy to get to the same point. Almost everyone has a story to tell,and interestingly,most of these experiences were not altogether pleasant at the ti
33、me.In fact,it appears that the most constructive life-changing journeys were those that involved some sorts of awful and uncomfortable events that forced the person to develop new resources,increase confidence,and solve problems in new ways. 12.The writer went to Iceland to . A.enjoy the natural bea
34、utiful floating icebergs B.take photos about the region for a book C.collect materials for psychological research D.challenge the high mountains there 答案: B 解析: 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was working on a photographic book about winter in Iceland and needed to capture images of this amazing region of high moun
35、tain peaks,smoky volcanoes,and lakes with floating icebergs.”可知选 B 项。 13.During the trip in Iceland,the travellers faced difficulties EXCEPT that . A.they got lost in the mountain B.they were short of food and fuel C.they couldnt see the surroundings clearly D.they failed to get in touch with the re
36、scue team 答案: A 解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知选 A 项。 14.From Paragraph 3,we learn that the travellers . A.were in despair before they were rescued B.stayed in the hut for three days altogether C.got sick because of going skiing outside D.got rescued immediately the weather turned fine 答案: A 解析: 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一
37、句“By the time the rescue team came to pull us out,we had all given up hope.”可知选 A 项。 15.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.The writer is a travel agent who loves difficult challenges. B.In Iceland the weather is always extreme and it snows a lot. C.The travellers w
38、ere so depressed that they needed psychotherapy. D.Awful journeys may become life-changing events that inspire people. 答案: D 解析: 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In fact,it appears that the most constructive life-changing journeys were those that involved some sorts of awful and uncomfortable events that forced the p
39、erson to develop new resources,increase confidence,and solve problems in new ways.” 可知选 D 项。 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。 How to Deal with Travel Anxiety Abroad Travelling abroad offers many benefits.But for those suffering from anxiety,travelling in a new c
40、ountry they know little about can be challenging. 16 Take a notebook.A notebook is the perfect choice to keep your trip organised!It can be used to detail the itinerary(行程) and map important locations. 17 For example,whenever you feel bored,you can find a quiet place to sit and draw as you like. 18
41、The biggest travelling fears can be getting lost,losing smartphones or having passports stolen.So to deal with such nerves,think of possible ways in advance for all the situations before travelling. Socialise with strangers. 19 But when youre travelling,you have to talk with others.Youll find plenty
42、 of people willing to recommend new places or share their experiences. Be proud of how far youve come.Things are not always going as you like.There is nothing better than some positive words to make yourself calm and confident that things will get better and youre doing the right thing. 20 Dont ruin
43、 all the progress youve been making. All in all,anxiety can strike anytime.Positive thoughts and preparedness can help you go on and get lost in a new cultureyoull be glad you did! A.It is also important to record details. B.Try to keep your emotions in control. C.It can bring some other benefits as
44、 well. D.You may be a person with social anxiety. E.Create plans for some issues ahead of time. F.Fortunately,there are ways of managing this fear. G.These tips will change your opinion about travelling. 答案: 1620 FCEDB 第二部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分) 第一节(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 A、B、C 和
45、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。 Hello Mike, Im one of the “Joel Williams” party of four who was recently on the trip of northern and southern Peru through Peru Gateway Travel.I am writing to tell you how 21 we were with the hotel accommodations,the tour guides,the restaurants they chose for our lunch and j
46、ust everything about the 22 .We couldnt have enjoyed ourselves more. The 23 we stayed in were well located,clean and convenient in every way.We had 24 no complaints! Our tour 25 Peru from the north to the south.It had four internal(国内的) flights, 26 there were many connections,pick-ups and deliveries
47、.Peru Gateway Travel made sure we were always sent on time to the airports and 27 met and picked up 28 we landed.We never had a moments 29 . Since we had many 30 day tours,we had several different guides.All were professional(专业的) and 31 our language well.All were very knowledgeable and 32 to keep u
48、s informed of that knowledge we would need.They chose great places for our lunch and the cuisine(菜肴) was 33 .We have travelled to many countries but 34 the food in Peru the most wonderful. I also wanted to talk about the drivers who 35 us up at all times of the day and night,drove us to our next des
49、tination and then 36 us safely to our hotels.We have 37 met a more skilled and careful driver. The sights we saw were the places we chose to see.And they did not 38 us.From the desert to the Andes to the jungle,we had a good time all the way. All four of our group would 39 Peru Gateway Travel to anyone planning a t
