1、单元检测(五)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。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。1 What does the woman mean?AShe enjoys a different book.BShe learns a lot about names.CShe also finds the book difficult.2 Whats the probable relationship be
2、tween the two speakers?AMother and son.BTeacher and student.CClassmates.3 What time did the football game finally start?AAt three. BAt four. CAt five.4 Who is probably the man speaker?AA dentist. BA patient. CA teacher.5 What does the man think of the rent?AReasonable.BLow.CHigh.第二节(共 15小题;每小题 1.5分,
3、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至 8题。6 Where does the conversation take place?AIn a shop.BIn a post office.CAt the information center.7 What does the man plan to do?APost something.BAsk for informat
4、ion.CBuy a suit.8 How much does the man pay at last?A$3.08. B$11.12. C$18.25.听第 7段材料,回答第 9至 11题。9 What are the two speakers doing?AVisiting a concert hall.BEnjoying an ancient palace.CDiscussing a modern museum.10What does the man like best in this place?AThe lights.BThe paintings.CThe colors.11What
5、 do we know about the two speakers?AThey are having a good time.BThey wish to become rich soon.CThey hate the upperclass life.听第 8段材料,回答第 12至 14题。12Whats the man mainly talking about?AJack Londons life.BO.Henrys books.CAmerican literature.13How many American writers have the speakers mentioned?AThre
6、e. BFour. CFive.14When did Jack London go to Canada?AIn 1916. BIn 1876. CIn 1897.听第 9段材料,回答第 15至 16题。15What did the mans sister do yesterday?AShe looked after her baby.BShe stayed at home all day.CShe did some shopping.16What did the woman invite the man to do?ATo go to a concert with her.BTo take a
7、 holiday with her.CTo have dinner at her house.听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。17Whats the speaker mainly talking about?AHis school life.BHis family.CHis brother.18How does the speaker describe his brother as?ANaughty.BHonest.CDependent.19What does Chris like doing in his room?AWatching a cartoon.BListening to
8、 songs.CPlaying computer games.20Which is TRUE about the speakers mother?AShe seldom talks.BShe talks a lot.CShe often visits Aunt Daisy.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45分)第一节 单项填空(共 15小题;每小题 1分,满分 15分)从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21The biggest whale is _ blue whale,which grows to be about 29 meters longthe h
9、eight of _ 9story building.Athe;the Ba;aCa;the Dthe;a22Green products are becoming popular today because theyre_ to both health and environment.Aessential BavailableCadaptable Dbeneficial23This medicine will _ him of his cough.Arecover Btreat Ccure Dheal24Have you ever been to Beijing?No,but I wish
10、I _.Ahave Bwill Cdo Dhad25_in the novel he was reading,the boy didnt notice the teacher_ the classroom.AAbsorbing;entering BAbsorbed;enterCAbsorbing;enter DAbsorbed;entering26She was late for the meeting because her car_.Abroke up Bbroke outCbroke down Dbroke in27Have you seen my notebook?Oh,Jane mu
11、st take it_;she has the same one as yours.Aon purpose Bby chanceCby accident Dby mistake28When_ help,one often says “Thank you.” or “Its kind of you.”Aoffering Bto offerCto be offered Doffered29Suddenly it _ me that if I let him go,he would never come back again.Aknocked BbeatChit Dwhispered30We wer
12、e surprised to hear that the reason_ she gave for her absence was_ her mother was ill.Yes,we saw her mother was at the supermarket that morning.Awhy;that Bwhich;thatCthat;because Dwhy;because31The little boy wanted to have a book as his birthday present,but the cruel stepmother_his request.Arefused
13、BansweredCgave Dpromised32It is obvious to the students _they should get well prepared for their future.Aas Bwhich Cwhether Dthat33Now that weve discussed our problem,are people happy with the decisions_?Ataking Btake Ctaken Dto take34John and I will celebrate our fortieth wedding anniversary next m
14、onth.Oh,_!Acheer up Bwell doneCgo ahead Dcongratulations35The committee has decided to hold a meeting to discuss the matter that has_from the recent changes in law.Aaroused BarisenCraised Drisen第二节 完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。What a busy day!The three
15、boys were fed,bathed and changed into their nightclothes.Mary had _36_ them a story and finally they were asleep.“Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight,six and four is extremely _37_, ” she thought.“Sleep, ” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete.Leaning b
16、ack,she _38_ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable.Whoever said babysitting was a(n) _39_ way to make money obviously hadnt met the three boys,she thought.The television was on,the room was warm,and the lights were dim.Marys _40_ felt heavier and heavier.I mustnt sleep,she thoughtwhich was _41_
17、what she did,of course.Strangely enough,she soon _42_ that she was a worldfamous chef(主厨)She made a _43_ and wore diamonds and designer clothes.Most days she relaxed by the pool,meeting the rich and famous or _44_her favorite hobby.She _45_ took the leading role in her own TV show.That is,until she
18、became too _46_.“I am definitely the best in the world, ” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish.But _47_ seemed to go right.She spilt the flour,she dropped an egg and she cut her finger.Despite all the troubles,she _48_ to get the chicken into the stove.Soon,smoke blanketed the room.The
19、chicken was on fire._49_ set in,but Mary could not runshe was _50_ to the spot.She tried hard to move,but could not,_51_ a sharp sound awoke her.She got shocked and confused_52_ was pouring from the kitchen.Rushing to investigate,she was met by three _53_ little faces and some very burnt bread.“Sorr
20、y,we were hungry and you were _54_,so we tried to make some bread, ” explained a boy.Relieved,Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed.She _55_ them never to fall asleep on the job again!36A.given Bwritten Ctold Dtaught37A.successful BhelpfulCtiring Dsurprising38A.shook Bput Cbent Dkept39A.d
21、ifficult BboringCimportant Deasy40A.eyes Bmind Cheart Dlegs41A.nicely Bexactly Ccuriously Dcarelessly42A.realized Breminded Clearnt Ddreamt43A.decision BfortuneCbusiness Dplan44A.cooking Breading Crunning Dbabysitting45A.just Bever Ceven Donly46A.selfish Bproud Cstubborn Dsensitive47A.everything Bso
22、methingCanything Dnothing48A.tried Barranged Cmanaged Dprepared49A.Panic BPain CNoise DStress50A.frozen Bdragged Cpushed Dbrought51A.because BuntilCas Dunless52A.smoke Blight Cwater Dfire53A.cheerful BstrangeCguilty Dconfident54A.busy Bhungry Cworried Dasleep55A.promised BallowedCexpected Dpersuaded
23、第三部分 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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。AFor a small but increasing number of young women in modernday China,true love is all about the numbers.A potential suitor(追求者) may have a good sense of humor and reasonable good looks,but what they say really matters
24、 is if he owns an apartment and how many square feet it is.A sizable bank account is also a must,and,some say,so is a luxury car.At least,thats the way things look if you watch Chinese television programs these days.The latest realityTV scandal(丑闻) to shock the nation involves Ma Nuo,a 22yearold mod
25、el from Beijing who appeared on Chinas most popular dating show,If You Are the One. she rejected an offer from a male contestant(嘉宾) to take a ride on his bike.“Id rather cry in a BMW car than laugh on the back seat of a bicycle, ” Ma told her suitor with a giggle.The televised words swept the Inter
26、net and made an instant celebrity of Ma,who became one of the most talkedabout women in the country.The reaction among young Chinese was especially severe,reflecting growing anxieties over the widening gap between rich and poor,and shifting societal(社会的) values.As disgusted as they have been by some
27、 of the contestants,viewers continue to watch religiously(虔诚地)Why are people still tuning in?“Audiences like the programs because theyre honest.They show the current reality of Chinese society, ” says Yan Mu,one of the founders of B. “Young people are so focused on making money and building their ca
28、reers these days;they have little time to devote to dating, ” he says.“Many people feel pressure from their parents and peers, ” Yan adds.“It can be a struggle to find a partner.” Money may not buy you love,but on Chinas reality shows,it can at least get you a date.56What is the best title for the p
29、assage?AChinas TV Dating ShowsBDate for Love or MoneyCDate Makes You a CelebrityDPopular TV Dating Show57What does Ma Nuo mean by saying “Id rather cry in a BMW car than laugh on the back seat of a bicycle” in Paragraph 2?AWhen she is in a BMW car,she will cry.BWhen she is on a bike,she will laugh.C
30、She prefers money to true love.DShe prefers true love to money.58Why do many young men take part in TV dating shows?ABecause they think they may get true love from them.BBecause they think Chinas reality shows can at least give them a chance to date.CBecause their parents and peers force them to do
31、so.DBecause viewers like dating shows.59Which one is TRUE according to the passage?ASome contestants are disgusting because they are dishonest.BYoung people are too busy to take part in dating shows.CSome people are worried that societal values are changing.DMa Nuo rejected the bike offered by the c
32、ontestant.BOne morning more than thirty years ago,I entered the Track Kitchen,a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast.I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly,unshaven man,who looked somewhat disheveled.He was wearing a wornout hat and was alone.
33、I asked if I might join him.He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things.We never introduced ourselves.I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat.So as I rose to go back to
34、the counter and buy a second cup of coffee,I asked,“May I get you something?”“A coffee would be nice.”Then I bought him a cup of coffee.We talked more,and he accepted another cup of coffee.Finally,I rose to leave,wished him well,and headed for the exit.At the door I met one of my friends.He asked,“H
35、ow did you get to know Mr.Galbreath?”“Who?”“The man you were sitting with.He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”I could hardly believe it.I was buying,offering a free breakfast,and feeling pity for one of the worlds richest and most powerful men!My few minutes with Mr.Galbreath changed my
36、life.Now I try to treat everyone with respect,no matter who I think they are,and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.60What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?AUnfriendly. BUntidy.CGentle. DKind.61The author bought coffee for the old man because_.Ahe thought the old man w
37、as poorBhe wanted to start a conversationChe intended to show his politenessDhe would like to thank the old man62How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?AProud. BPitiful.CSurprised. DRegretful.63What is the message mainly expressed in the story?AWe should learn to be generou
38、s.BIt is honorable to help those in need.CPeople in high positions are not like what we expect.DWe should avoid judging people by their appearances.CLove,success,happiness,family and freedomhow important are these values to you?Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.Q
39、uestion:Could you introduce yourself first?Answer:My name is Misbah,27 years old.I was born in a wartorn area.Right now Im a web designer.Q:What are your great memories?A:My parents used to take us to hunt birds,climb trees,and play in the fields.For me it was like a holiday because we were going to
40、 have fun all day long.Those are my great memories.Q:Does your childhood mean a lot to you?A:Yes.As life was very hard,I used to work to help bring money in for the family.I spent my childhood working,with responsibilities beyond my age.However,it taught me to deal with problems all alone.I learnt t
41、o be independent.Q:What changes would you like to make in your life?A:If I could change something in my life,Id change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area.I would have loved to live with my family in freedom.Who cares whether we have much money,or whether we have a beautif
42、ul house?It doesnt matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.Q:How do you get along with your parents?A:My parents supported me until I came of age.I want to give back what Ive got.Thats our way.But I am working in another city.My only contact with my parents now is through the pho
43、ne,but I hate using it.It filters(过滤)out your emotion and leaves your voice only.My deepest feelings should be passed through sight,hearing and touch.64In Misbahs childhood,_.Ahe was free from worryBhe liked living in the countrysideChe was fond of getting close to natureDhe often spent holidays wit
44、h his family65What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?AA colorful life.BA beautiful house.CPeace and freedom.DMoney for his family.66How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?ABy chatting on the Internet.BBy calling them sometimes.CBy paying weekly visits.DBy writing them letters.
45、DEven before my father left us,my mother had to go back to work to support our family.Once I came out of the kitchen,complaining , “Mom,I cant peel potatoes.I have only one hand.”Mom never looked up from sewing.“You get yourself into that kitchen and peel those potatoes, ” she told me.“And dont ever
46、 use that as an excuse for anything again!”In the second grade,our teacher lined up my class on the playground and had each of us race across the monkey bars,swinging from one high steel rod to the next.When it was my turn,I shook my head.Some kids behind me laughed,and I went home crying.That night
47、 I told Mom about it.She hugged me,and I saw her “well see about that” look.The next afternoon,she took me back to school.At the deserted playground,Mom looked carefully at the bars.“Now,pull up with your right arm, ” she advised.She stood by as I struggled to lift myself with my right hand until I
48、could hook the bar with my other elbow.Day after day we practiced,and she praised me for every rung I reached.Ill never forget the next time,crossing the rungs.I looked down at the kids who were standing with their mouths open.One night,after a dance at my new junior high,I lay in bed sobbing.I could hear Mom come into my room.“Mom,