1、第八单元测评(B)(时间:120 分钟 满分:150 分)第卷第一部分: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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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。W:When do you think I can go home,Dr Smith?M:Well,you came in on Monday and today is Friday.Id say that you could probably l
2、eave tomorrow,but I dont want you to go back to work for several weeks.1.Where is the woman?A.In a hospital. B.At work. C.In her office.答案: AM:I think Ill go to see the movie tonight instead of working on my paper.True Lies is on at the Capital Cinema.W:I wouldnt do that if I were you.2.What does th
3、e woman suggest?A.He should go to see the movie.B.He ought to work on his paper.C.He shouldnt write about the movie.答案: BW:Whats the matter with you,Harry?M:Theres something wrong with my stomach.I feel terrible.3.Whom should Harry go to see?A.Scientist. B.Repairman. C.Doctor.答案: CM:Ive been coughin
4、g for some time.Do you think it serious?W:Your illness was caused by smoking.Youd better give it up.4.Where does the dialogue probably take place?A.In a factory.B.In a hospital.C.In a store.答案: BM:I have an appointment to see Dr Green for a physical examination.W:Please have a rest.Shes doing an ope
5、ration right now.5.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.In an operating room.B.In a doctors office.C.On the telephone.答案: B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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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
6、料,回答第 6至 8题。M:Which diet is healthier,the Chinese diet or the diet of any other country?W:The Chinese diet is considered to be healthier than that of any other country.M:Why?W:Because the Chinese diet contains a lot of fruit and green vegetables.It is also low in fat.M:Why do lots of Chinese people
7、have healthy teeth?W:Thats because they eat less sugar.M:What do you think we should do if we want to be healthy?W:We should have a healthy diet and take plenty of exercise.M:Hmm,there is something in what you have said.6.According to the woman,which diet is considered to be healthier?A.The Chinese
8、diet.B.The European diet.C.The American diet.答案: A7.Why do many Chinese people have healthy teeth?A.Because they eat a lot of apples.B.Because they never eat sugar.C.Because they eat less sugar.答案: C8.According to the dialogue,what should we do in order to keep fit?A.We should have a healthy diet an
9、d take plenty of exercise.B.We should eat four times every day.C.We should walk for twenty minutes every day.答案: A听第 7段材料,回答第 9至 11题。W:Here is the wine list,Mike.M:I would like some wine.W:Yes?What will it be?M:I hate to admit this.I really dont know too much about wine.W:May I make a suggestion?M:Y
10、es,of course.W:Why dont you ask the waiter for advice?M:That will be OK as long as it isnt too expensive.9.Where are the speakers most probably?A.In a bar.B.In a cafe.C.In a dining hall.答案: A10.Who knows most about the wine?A.The man.B.The woman.C.The waiter.答案: C11.What does the man hope?A.The wait
11、er is a kind man.B.The wine is not very expensive.C.The woman will drink with him.答案: B听第 8段材料,回答第 12至 14题。W:Good morning,sir.Welcome to our restaurant.M:Good morning.W:How many persons,please?M:A table for three,please.W:Im afraid all our tables are taken,sir.Would you mind waiting until one is fre
12、e?M:Well,how long will it take?W:Im not sure,sir.If you are in a hurry,we also serve breakfast at the Coffee Shop.M:Thats too much trouble.Ill wait.W:May I have your name,please?M:Yes,its Anderson.W:Mr Anderson.Thank you.Could you take a seat over there?I will call you when a table is free.M:Fine.Pl
13、ease dont forget.W:I wont,sir.12.What can the woman be?A.A guest.B.A boss.C.A waitress.答案: C13.What kind of table does the man want?A.A table for two.B.A table for three.C.A table for four.答案: B14.Why does the man have to wait?A.Because he doesnt need a table now.B.Because he hasnt enough money.C.Be
14、cause all the tables here are taken.答案: C听第 9段材料,回答第 15至 17题。M:Good morning,Dr Nands office.May I help you?W:Yes,Id like to make an appointment.M:All right.Have you seen the doctor before?W:Yes,about three weeks ago.M:Whats the problem?W:I have a bad cough.M:I see.How about Thursday afternoon at thr
15、ee?W:That would be fine.Thank you.M:Can you spell your name for me,please?W:Nancy,N-A-N-C-Y,Nancy.M:OK.Well see you Thursday afternoon.15.What does the woman want to do?A.She wants to make an appointment with the man.B.She wants to have a dinner with Dr Nand.C.She wants to see the doctor.答案: C16.Whe
16、n did the woman see the doctor?A.Three days ago.B.Three weeks ago.C.Three months ago.答案: B17.Whats the womans name?A.Nancy. B.Anny. C.Lucy.答案: A听第 10段材料,回答第 18至 20题。Your body,which has close relations with the food you eat,is the most important thing you own,so it needs proper treatment and proper n
17、ourishment.The old saying“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is not as silly as some people think.The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C.Most people take extra vitamins in pill form,believing that these will make them healthy.But a good diet is made up of nourishing fo
18、od and this gives all the vitamins you need.The body doesnt need or use extra vitamins,so why waste money on them?In the modern Western world,many people are too busy to bother about eating properly.They throw anything into their stomachs,eating hurriedly and carelessly.The list of illnesses caused
19、or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.18.What does“Your body has close relations with the food you eat”really mean?A.All kinds of food you eat can be made into your body.B.Your body is made up of the food you eat.C.What you eat has a great effect on your health.答案: C19.What does the old
20、saying tell us?A.The apple is the best among all kinds of fruits.B.Apples can take the place of doctors.C.Eating apples regularly do a lot of good to our body.答案: C20.What should we do if we want to keep healthy?A.Eat an apple a day.B.Eat properly.C.Take as many vitamin pills as possible.答案: B第二部分:阅
21、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。AThe Man Who Never Puts a Foot WrongSome people do not like anything to be out of place.They are never late for work;they return their books to the library on time;they remember peoples birthdays;they pay their bills as soon
22、 as they arrive.Mr Dodds is such a person.Mr Dodds works in a bank,and lives on his own.The only family he has is in the next town:his sister lives there with her husband,and her son,Mark.Mr Dodds does not visit his sister,or her family,from one year to the next,but he sends them Christmas cards,and
23、 he has not forgotten one of Marks seventeen birthdays.Last week Mr Dodds had quite a surprise.He drove home from the bank at the usual time,driving neither too slowly nor too fast.He parked his car where he always parked it,out of the way of other cars,and he went inside to make his evening meal.St
24、raight away,there was a knock at the door.Mr Dodds opened the door to find a policeman standing on the doorstep.“What have I done wrong?”Mr Dodds asked himself.“Have I driven on the wrong side of the road?Has there been some trouble at the bank?Have I forgotten to pay an important bill?”“Hello,uncle
25、,”said the policeman,“my name is Mark.”21.“The man who never puts a foot wrong” means a person who . A.never puts a foot into others placesB.always walks in a certain wayC.likes doing things regularly and following rulesD.does everything carefully答案: C解析: 句意理解题。由首段的解释可知,“The man who never puts a foo
26、t wrong”指的是那种做事循规蹈矩,恪守成规之人。22.From the passage we know that his sister . A.is the only member of the family that he knowsB.never writes back to himC.lives in the next town with her husband and sonD.has a small family:a daughter,Mark and her husband答案: C解析: 细节理解题。由第二段第二句可知,他的妹妹及其家人(丈夫和儿子)生活在邻近的另一个城镇。
27、23.There was a knock at the door when Mr Dodds was . A.having his mealB.parking his carC.ready to make his evening mealD.just about to shut the front door答案: C解析: 细节理解题。由第三段三、四句可知,正当他打算准备晚餐时,突然听到有人敲门。BRiding School:You can start horse-riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday bet
28、ween 9 a.m.and 8:30 p.m.There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.Opening Hours:Monday through Friday,9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Phone:(412)396-6754 Fax:(412)396-6752Sailing Club:Our Young Sailors Course leads to the Stage 1 S
29、ailing qualification.Youll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.Have fun with other course members,afterwards in the clubroom.There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons.Opening Hours:Tuesdays,6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Phone:(412)396-6644 Fax:(412)396-6644Diving Centre:
30、Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners.There are two evening lessons a week,in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.You only need swimming costume and towel.Reduced rates for couples.Opening Hours:Monday and Friday,6:30 p.m.
31、-8:30 p.m.Phone:(412)396-6312 Fax:(412)396-6706Medical Centre:The staff of the Medical Centre aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university.The centre is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems.Bot
32、h female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation.Also,all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.Opening Hours:24 hours from Monday to SundayPhone:(412)396-6649 Fax:(412)396-6648Watersports Club:We use a two-kilometer leng
33、th of river for speedboat racing,and water-skiing.A beginners course consists of ten 20-minute lessons.You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,but must be able to swim.The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.,with lessons all through the day.O
34、pening Hours:Monday through Friday,9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Phone:(412)396-6899 Fax:(412)396-689024.If you want to enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous,you should join . A.Watersports Club B.Diving CentreC.Sailing Club D.Riding School答案: A解析: 文中提到的既快速又有点儿危险的项目是 Watersports Club的活动。25.If you
35、 want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings,you may fax . A.(412)396-6648B.(412)396-6706C.(412)396-6752D.(412)396-6890答案: C解析: Riding School部分的 “There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.”一句提到了 country,该活动的时间从上午 9点开始,其对
36、应的传真号码为(412)396-6752。26.If you are planning to explore the ocean depths,you should attend your lessons at . A.24 hours from Monday to SundayB.Monday through Friday,9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.C.Tuesdays,6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.D.Monday and Friday,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.答案: D解析: “explore the ocean depths”属于 Diving Cen
37、tre的内容,对应的时间为 Monday and Friday,6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.。27.If you want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end,you can go to . A.Watersports ClubB.Diving CenterC.Sailing ClubD.Riding School答案: C解析: 一星期开展一次而且结束时还能获取证书的活动是 Sailing Club。C导学号 06944018Outdoor Survival Provides A
38、dventure WorldwideAlthough there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States,there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.Students can take part in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies.Anyone can register with such gr
39、oups,which then organize courses,training and trips for all members.One of the most popular outdoor training programmes in both the US and Britain,is Outward Bound(户外训练).It was founded in 1941 in Wales and attracts hundreds of thousands of adventurous types every year.The courses are intended to bro
40、aden minds through experiences that build confidence,self-esteem(自尊)and character.As well as specialist courses such as canoeing,leadership skills and sailing,participants can take part in week-long adventure training camps which include a host of sports and survival training education skills.Michae
41、l Williams,an American student,took part in an Outward Bound course last year.He said:“We learned lots of first aid skills,lots of natural history,lots of environmental facts,and took part in a wildlife preservation programme.Beyond that,my favourite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.” C
42、ourses can last up to 40 days and are open to anyone over the age of 14.Students must be in general good health,but do not need to be experienced in outdoor sports.There is no selection process;everyone is welcome,although new participants are advised to pick a course matching their physical capacit
43、y.Most of the British courses take place in the Brecon Beacons in Wales.Another similar organization is the UK Survival School,which includes courses on learning to live with the environment,sailing and winter survival.On a basic survival weekend students will learn how to get water and food,how to
44、make fire and cook with it,to find and build a shelter,control survival life support,how to cross rivers,send off a distress signal,and to use compasses by day and night.According to the leaders,such adventures are “an awakening,an exploration into the unknown”. Outward Bound believes that participa
45、nts will “use mind and body traveling some of the Earths roughest wilderness areas.”28.From the first paragraph,we know . A.students are not allowed to take courses in the state schoolsB.students can take survival courses in the state schoolsC.survival courses are banned in Britain and the USD.survi
46、val courses are not offered in the state schools答案: D解析: 第一段只有一句话,介绍美国和英国开设生存训练课程的基本状况:国家没有开设此类课程,但各种各样的独立组织会提供类似的课程。29.The advantage of the training courses is that . A.participants can make friends with othersB.participants can visit some places of interestC.participants can experience different a
47、dventuresD.participants can learn how wonderful nature is 答案: C解析: 第四段说到了户外生存训练课程的目的(broaden.character)和主要内容(As well as.education skills),这也正是其优点之体现。30.In an Outward Bound course last year,the most exciting experience Michael Williams had was . A.learning first aid skillsB.collecting facts of enviro
48、nmentC.rock climbing and sailingD.preserving wildlife 答案: C解析: 第五段通过迈克尔威廉姆斯的现身说法,举例说明了参加户外生存训练课程的好处,他最后说“.my favourite skills learned were sailing and rock climbing.” 。31.Whats the authors purpose to write this passage?A.To persuade readers to take part in the training courses.B.To tell readers the
49、danger of the training courses.C.To introduce the wonders of the world to readers.D.To introduce the training courses to readers.答案: A解析: 通观整篇短文,可以推断出这是一篇类似广告的文章,广告的目的就是说服人们相信他们的话,从而消费他们的产品或服务。短文介绍了户外生存训练课程的种种好处,就是要人们去参加这类课程。D导学号 06944019I have a rule for travel:Never carry a map.I prefer to ask for directions.Foreign visitors are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there dont have names.In Japan,people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names.For example,the Japanese will say to travellers,“Go straight down to the
