1、单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： Unit 1 Festivals around the world 测试第一部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,共 15 分）从 A、B、C 、 D 四个选项中，选出适合空白处的最佳选项。1.You be tired youve only been working for an hour.A.must not B.wont C.cant D.may not2.Children under 12 years of age in that country be under adult supervision(监督) w
2、hen in a public library.A.must B.may C.can D.need3. I speak to May,please?Im sorry she come to the phone because she isnt in.A.Might;wont B.Can;mustnt C.May;cant D.Could;shouldnt4.I want to know if I smoke here.No,you .Could you see the sign “NO SMOKING” there?A.can;neednt B.must;cant C.shall;wont D
3、.may;mustnt5.Walking around,I found the city was full of people for the festival.A.wearing B.had new clothes onC.dressing up D.dressed up6. He is looking forward _his father.A. of receiving B. of hearing fromC. to hearing from D. to hear from7. He cleared his throat as if _ somethingA.to say B.says
4、C.is saying D.have said8.Foreigners should the customs in a foreign country they are visiting.A.make B.let C.get D.follow9.Missing the flight means _ for another three hours.A.waiting B.to wait C.wait D.to be waiting10.We have _ the matter with themA.discussed B.discussed on C.discussed about D. dis
5、cussed with单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： 11.He appeared with our teams performance.A.satisfying B.to be satisfying C.to satisfy D.satisfied12.Mike is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does _his boss.A.serves B.satisfies C.promises D.supports13. In fact_ is not an easy thing to maste
6、r a foreign language.A.this B.that C.there D.it14.When I was wondering where I could get so much money for my trip,my sister to help.A.had B.offered C.used D.pleased15.Were going to _ with some friends for a picnic. Would you like to join us ?A.get in B.get over C.get along D.get together第二节：完形填空（共
7、20 小题;每小题 1 分,共 20 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。Once a rusty(生锈的) tin case(箱子) was plowed out by a farmer working in the field.He found an ancient book in it.It was so old that the papers were 16 and most of them became broken as turned.The farmer read it 17 ,and later he discovered
8、 that it was a book on 18 .But try as he might he could not make out any of it apart from one paragraph 19 that on the Black Sea shores existed a pebble(鹅卵石) that could turn anything into gold.This pebble,some 20 said,unlike all the others,was warm to touch.Suddenly a strong 21 struck deep roots in
9、his mind that he would go to 22 the shores for the pebble,and so he did.From dawn to dusk he would pick up pebbles and 23 them.To ensure he did not pick the same pebble twice,he would throw every picked pebble far out into the sea.Searches 24 days,weeks and then months.A year passed and then another
10、, 25 every pebble he picked up was as cold as ice and he cast them away as 26 as he picked them.Now he had become so 27 at it that he could pick up a pebble and cast it with one 28 action.At last he was bored with such 29 searches and nearly disappointed,doubting whether there was really such a pebb
11、le.单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： One evening as he was 30 his worn-out legs,leaving the beach after a whole days aimless search,he saw a 31 pebble in front of him.”This will be the last one!”said the man hopelessly.With a sigh he 32 and picked it up with his spent hand.Not until he gathered all his33 and
12、threw it farther into the sea did he 34 that it was warm and even a little 35 ,but it was too late.16.A.damp B.rotten C.soft D.hard17.A.quickly B.clearly C.unwillingly D.carefully18.A.magic B.travel C.science D.pebbles19.A.talking B.speaking C.stating D.declaring20.A.lines B.pages C.books D.chapters
13、21.A.hunger B.desire C.demand D.request22.A.look B.seek C.find D.hunt23.A.weigh B.watch C.feel D.study24.A.spent B.killed C.cost D.lasted25.A.therefore B.however C.no matter D.though26.A.shortly B.soon C.long D.short27.A.experienced B.well C.hateful D.practical28.A.painful B.pitiful C.smooth D.smart
14、29.A.funny B.endless C.hopeful D.attractive30.A.dragging B.walking C.raising D.pushing31.A.common B.special C.valuable D.worthy32.A.rushed B.knelt C.bowed D.jumped33.A.courage B.spirit C.hope D.strength34.A.remind B.realize C.regret D.recognize35.A.hot B.cool C.cold D.icy第二部分：阅读理解（共 15 小题;每小题 2 分，共
15、30 分）APeople in the United States honor their parents with two special days：Mothers Day,on the 单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： second Sunday in May,and Fathers Day,on the third Sunday in June.These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents.They raise their children and educate them to be respo
16、nsible(有责任感的) citizens.They give love and care.These two days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers.More mothers now work outside the home.More fathers must help with child care.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways.On Mothers Day people wear carnations
17、. A red one symbolizes a living mother.A white one shows that the mother is dead.Many people attend religious services to honor parents.It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地).On these days families get together at home,as well as in restaurants.They often have out
18、door barbecues for Fathers Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.Another tradition is to give cards and gifts.Children make them in school.Many people make their own presents.These are valued more than the ones bought in stores.It is not the value of the gift that is important,but
19、 it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores,florists,candy makers,bakeries,telephone companies,and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.36.Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?A.Parents bring up children. B.Parents giv
20、e love and care to children.C.Parents educate children to be good persons. D.Parents pass away before children grow up.37.What do you think “florists” do?A.They sell flowers. B.They make and sell bread.C.They offer enough room for having family parties.D.They sell special gifts for Mothers Day and F
21、athers Day.38.Which do you think is right about “carnation”?A.It has only two kinds of colors. B.It refers to the special clothes people wear on Mothers Day or Fathers Day.C.Its a kind of flower showing love and best wishes.D.People can wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May.39.What do you
22、 know from the passage?单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： A.Mothers Day and Fathers Day are both in May.B.Fewer women worked outside the home in the past.C.Not all the children respect their parents.D.Fathers are not as important as mothers at home.40.On Mothers Day and Fathers Day, .A.people usually have fami
23、ly parties B.everyone goes to visit the cemeteryC.children always go to parents home D.hand-made cards are the most valuable giftsBIn American schools there is something called Homecoming Day.Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game.This can be the most important th
24、ing of the year except graduation or commencement(颁授学位典礼) day.Students plan Homecoming Day for many weeks before the day.Several days before Homecoming,students start to decorate the school.There are signs to wish luck to the team,and many other signs to welcome all the students.Many people still co
25、me to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after they leave school.During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago.Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.Everyone soon comes to watch the football game.When the game is half ov
26、er,the band comes onto the field and plays school songs.Another important moment is when the Homecoming Queen or King appears.All the students vote a most popular student Homecoming Queen or King.It is a great honor to be chosen.Homecoming is a happy day,but it is not perfect unless the football tea
27、m wins the game.Even if the team loses,the students still enjoy Homecoming.Some stay at the school to dance,and others go to a party.For everyone it is a day worth remembering.41.The most important thing of the year in high schools and colleges is in America.A.Homecoming B.the football game C.gradua
28、tion D.to go to a party42.When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?A.The day before Homecoming. B.Many weeks before the day.C.At the beginning of each term. D.Several days before Homecoming.单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： 43.Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming Day?A.To see ol
29、d friends. B.To call on teachers they remember.C.To watch the football game. D.To see their parents.44.The underlined word vote in the passage means .A.call B.make or choose C.give D.show45.Who can probably become Homecoming Queen or King?A.The student who is liked most by the others.B.The guest who
30、 is most popular with the students.C.The student who is most liked by the teachers.D.The player who plays best in the football game.CConjoined twins lead separate but active lives.Lori and Reba have never been alone and they want to keep it that way.The 40-year-old conjoined twins in Pennsylvania,US
31、,have read about others locked together by an accident of birth who have been medically separated.But they insist only death can part them.“Weve never imagined a life divided,”Lori said.Lori and Reba are joined together at the side of their heads,facing in opposite directions.Their blood supply is p
32、artly linked,but each has a separate brain.Reba suffers from a disease which has left her completely dependent on her sister.Lori wheels her everywhere they go in different professional directions.Lori worked in a laundry room at a hospital for six years before giving that up to allow Reba to try to
33、 become a country singer.Her first song is called “The Fear of Being Alone”,which was inspired by Reba and Loris desire for togetherness.Rebas career has taken her across the United States,Europe and parts of Asia.While the twins receive some money from the government,the earning from Rebas concerts
34、 go to AIDS and cancer charities(慈善机构).The sisters have set goals for themselves.Reba looks forward to a successful career as a 单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： country singer,while Lori says she hopes to get married and have children.Lori said,”So when it comes,it comes.Meanwhile,I live wonderfully from day
35、 to day.”46.When Lori said “Weve never imagined a life divided”,she meant that .A.they dont wish to be made separate B.they think their case is beyond medical helpC.independent life would be too good to think of D.they would die once separated47.By leading separate lives,the topic means that .A.eith
36、er of the two can look after herself B.the twins do different thingsC.they face in opposite directions D.they are no longer conjoined now48.When Reba gives performances as a country singer,Lori .A.works in a hospital B.continues her college educationC.brings up her children D.looks after her sister4
37、9.The twins lead active lives because they .A.are tired of staying at home doing nothing B.need more moneyC.want to prove themselves as useful citizens D.have to earn their own bread50.From the last paragraph we can understand that Lori .A.thinks its too late for her to have children B.is sure shell
38、 get married and have childrenC.prefers to have things go naturally D.would rather not change her way of life答题栏题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15答案题号 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30答案题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45答案题号 46 47 48 49 50答案第三部分：单词拼写(根据首字母或中文意思填写，共 10 题，每
39、小题 0.5 分)1. There is _ (充足) of rain for crops in this country.单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail： 2. The poor old man _(挨饿) to death for lack of food.3. On our _(到达) at the airport, we received a warm welcome.4. Do you know when India gained _(独立) from Britain?5. I dont know whether Russia is a _(欧洲) country or
40、 an Asian country.6. Who is the h_ young man standing at the gate?7. In the countryside, winter is a season when a_ work is over.8. You must a_ to your teacher for the rude things you said to her.9. Yao Ming is a very strong and e_ basketball player.10. Christmas is a r_ festival in western countrie
41、s.第四部分：完成句子（共 8 题）1 他设立了慈善基金以纪念他的父亲。He set up the charitable trust _ _ _ his father.2 全美国屏息而待，看谁会在这场选举中获胜。All America _ _ _to see who would win the election.3 今晚的晚会你必定会玩得很开心。Youre sure to _ _at the party tonight.4 我们学校的运动会将会于下周星期五举行。Our school sports meet _ _ _ next Friday.5 他到现在还没有露面!He _ _ _ so fa
42、r !6 看上去她好像知道这个消息了。It _ _ _ she has known the news.7 她的奶奶病了，她要日夜照看她奶奶。Her grandmother is ill, so that she has to care for he r_ _ _.8 我们应该信守诺言。We should _ _ _.题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15答案 C A C D D C A D A A D B D B D题号 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30单位：湖北省荆门 姓名：李国 E_mail：
43、答案 B D A C A B D C D D B A C B A题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45答案 A C D B A D A C B A C B D B A题号 46 47 48 49 50答案 A B D C C三、单词拼写1. plenty 2. starved 3.arrival 4.independence 5. European 6. handsome 7.agricultural 8.apologise/apologize 9.energetic 10.religious四、完成句子1.in memory of 2. held its breath 3.have fun 4. will take place 5 . hasnt turned up 6.looks as if /though 7.day and night 8.keep your word/promise
