1、Test for Model 1 Unit 2* A 卷 满分 110 分一、单项选择（15 分）1. He used to be _success, but his pride and carelessness destroyed him, so his career ended in _ failure.A. a; a B. the; the C. a; / D. the; a2. _ the shop is _ Mr. Smith, you may go and ask him for help.A. Since; in charge of B. Now that; in the cha
2、rge of C. As; in the charge D. For; in charge3. Its an either-or situationwe can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we cant do _.A. others B. either C. another D. both4. You were _ to take your shoes off when you entered the school club, but you didnt.A. invited B. supposed C. selec
3、ted D. approved5. The school _ we visited last week is the one _ the singer was born.A. where; where B. where; which C. which; where D. which; that6. There is _ new in todays paper.A. not everything B. no anything C. no everything D. not anything7. -What do you think of the materials _ these clothes
4、 were made? -They feel _.A. for whom; well B. into; soft C. of which; soft D. in which; good8. You should go to see him when he is so seriously ill. _, he is your brother.A. In all B. After all C. At all D. Above all9. Our English teacher insisted that the homework _ tomorrow morning.A. would be han
5、ded in B. be handed in C. hand in D. must be handed in10. The school headmaster forbids _ in the office.A. smoking B. to smoke C. us smoke D. from smoking11. He did come to my class every week, but his eyes _ he wasnt interested in the subject.A. suggested B. expressed C. explained D. insisted12. Mi
6、ke _ at 8:30 for the meeting, but he didnt turn up.A. should arrive B. must arrive C. must have arrived D. should have arrived13. “Xi Jinpings report,” a smile on his face, he continued, “_ to several hot topics, discuss how to increase peasants income.”A. referring to B. refers C. having referred D
7、. referred14. Zou Zhiming is a professional boxer, but according to his friends he is quiet and _ at home with his family.A. grateful B. gentle C. glorious D. gradual15. -Would you mind answering some questions on shopping habits? - _.A. Yes, with great pleasure B. No, Im afraid I cant make it C. Ye
8、s, It is worth the time D. No, as long as it doesnt take long二、完形填空（30 分）When I was a boy, we had several gardens around our old house. The largest one of all was always _36_for growing potatoes. I can still remember those wonderful days. The whole family _37_ . After my dad had tilled(耕种) the _38_,
9、 my mom, brothers, and I went to work. It was my job to drop the little seed potatoes in the rows _39_ my mom dropped a little fertilizer(肥料) beside them. My brothers then _40_ them all with the freshly turned earth.Months later I would _41_ the garden sometimes while I played outside and wonder wha
10、t was going on under the _42_. When the harvest time came, I was _43_ at the huge size of the potatoes my dad pulled out of the soil. They would be _44_ into meal such as baked potatoes, fried potatoes, and my _45_ones: potatoes slowly cooked in spaghetti sauce. They would keep the entire family wel
11、l _46_ throughout the whole year._47_ those special times makes me wonder how many other _48_ I have planted that have grown in the hearts and minds of others. How many times are the little thing that I said or _49_ used to grow something beautiful? _50_can these little seedlings(幼苗) provide others
12、soul with sweet food just like _51_?Every day of our lives we step out into the _52_ of this world. Every day we plant seeds that can grow into something wonderful. We may _53_ see the growth that comes from the kind words or loving acts we share but someone really does. I hope then that you always
13、_54_ the garden around you with care. I hope that you _55_ only goodness, peace, and compassion in the lives of everyone you meet. I hope that everyday you help miracles to grow.36. A. left B. known C. used D. made 37. A. mattered B. helped C. gathered D. sat38. A. rock B. soil C. surface D. grass 3
14、9. A. while B. as C. when D. after40. A. buried B. filled C. joined D. covered 41. A. glance at B. pick out C. take care of D. clean off42. A. water B. air C. ground D. sun 43. A. upset B. amazed C. frightened D. worried44. A. cut B. appeared C. turned D. developed 45. A. lovely B. delicious C. popu
15、lar D. favorite46. A. realized B. fed C. learned D. stayed47. A. Thinking of B. Talking about C. Making use of D. Taking down48. A qualities B. vegetables C. seeds D. fruits 49. A. performed B. did C. acted D. made50. A. Yet B. So C. But D. And 51. A. candies B. dishes C. chocolates D. potatoes52. A
16、. garden B. park C. lake D. zoo 53. A. ever B. once C. never D. already54. A. enjoy B. miss C. visit D. tend 55. A. encourage B. plant C. arrange D. prepare三、阅读理解 A（30 分）When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings(缺点). Sometimes she said I was thin. Sometimes s
17、he said I was lazy. Sometimes she said I wasnt a good student. Sometimes she said I talked too much, and so on. I tried to put up with(忍受) her as long as I could. At last, I became very angry. I ran to my father with tears in my eyes.He listened to me quietly, and then he asked, “Are the things she
18、said true or not? Mary, didnt you ever wonder what youre really like? Go and make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. Pay no attention to the other things she said.”I did as he told me and to my surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true.I brought the li
19、st back to my dad. He refused to take. “Thats just for you, ” he said. “You know better than anyone else the truth about yourself. When something said about you is true, youll find it will be helpful to you. Dont shut your ears. Listen to them all, but hear the truth and do what you think is right.”
20、Many years have passed. The situation often appears in my mind. In our life, we often meet with some trouble and we often go to someone and ask for advice. For some advice you will treasure(珍惜) all your life!56. What caused the writer in tears?A. She had a quarrel with her “enemy” B. Her “enemy” alw
21、ays said something bad about her.C. Her teacher thought she wasnt a good student. D. Her father punished her.57. What did the writers father do after he heard the writers complains?A. He agreed with her “enemy”.B. He let her continue to put up with her “enemy”.C. He told her to write down all her “e
22、nemy” had said about her.D. He told her not to pay attention to what her “enemy” had said.58. When she did the things as her father had told her, the writer felt _.A. surprised B. angry C. disappointed D. sad59. Which of the following can we know from the passage?A. The writer is grateful to her fat
23、her. B. The “enemy” thought the writer was pretty.C. The writer pointed out shortcomings of the “enemy” in return. D. The writer and her “enemy” became best friends at last.60. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. My Wise Father B. A Serious Criticism C. A Story in My Life
24、D. The Best Advice I Ever HadBThanksgiving is an important festival in North America. We interviewed several students from the US and Canada. Here is what they have told us about their Thanksgiving experiences.Josie from New York, USA“In America, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year at the end of N
25、ovember. It is to remember the first group of people from Europe to live in America. When they first arrived, they found the environment strange. But they learned to survive after some native American friends showed them how to grow and find food. Thanksgiving is meant to be a traditional celebratio
26、n.”Todd from California, USA“Thanksgiving is the first day of Christmas shopping. That means we have four weeks to buy Christmas presents for our families and friends. For me and my friends, the most important part of the festival is the big football game on TV. The match is watched by millions of p
27、eople all over America. Thanksgiving is seen as an exciting day for football!”Ian from Saskatoon, Canada“In Canada, Thanksgiving is held on the second Monday in October. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day, many people go to church. Thanks is given for all the good things that happened to them dur
28、ing the year. I always give thanks for the nice big turkey Im going to have at the family dinner! Like all festivals, Thanksgiving is about food.”Katie from Maritimes, Canada“On Thanksgiving Day, we have dinner with all our cousins, aunts and uncles. It is always very busy. Sometimes we have two Tha
29、nksgiving dinners because we go to both our grandparents houses. The dinner is usually attended by more than twenty people at each house! My mother and my aunts do all the cooking but the washing-up is done by me and my cousins. And thats not an easy job! But I dont mind because Thanksgiving is mean
30、t to be a time to give thanks.”61. People in the USA and Canada _.A. all have the same opinion of Thanksgiving. B. have different opinions of Thanksgiving.C. feel that Thanksgiving is about food D. have no interest in Thanksgiving62. When is Thanksgiving celebrated every year in Canada?A. On the sec
31、ond Monday in October. B. On the second Monday in NovemberC. At the end of October D. At the end of November63. Which of the people interviewed feels that Thanksgiving is all about football?A. Ian B. Josie C. Todd D. Katie64. Where does the person who thinks that Thanksgiving is a traditional celebr
32、ation come from?A. New York B. California C. Saskatoon D. Maritimes65. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Students learn to give thanks on Thanksgiving. B. Many students like spending Thanksgiving at home.C. Students have different experiences on Thanksgiving. D. Thanksgiving is an important f
33、estival in North America.CIn most situations, light helps us see. But when it comes to looking at the night sky, light is actually a kind of pollution. It prevents our view of some of lifes most striking sights : stars, planets, and even galaxies(银河系).“When I was a little boy, I loved the night sky.
34、 I remember looking up and the sky was filled with stars. I became an astronomer because I was amazed by their beauty,” says Robert Gent, “Now in most big cities kids cant see the stars like I did.”Normally, about 2,5000 individual(单个的) stars are visible to the human eyes without using any special e
35、quipment. But because of light pollution, you actually see just 200 to 300 and fewer than a dozen from some cities. Only one in three Americans can see our own galaxy with the naked eyes. Those people live far away from the lights of big cities, office buildings, and shopping malls.Fortunately, ther
36、es an inexpensive and useful way. If we shine lights down at the ground instead of up into the sky, and use lower brightness levels, we can save big amounts of energy and keep the beauty of the night sky. Many cities and towns have passed laws limiting lights of night, making sure enough shine for s
37、afety without creating much light pollution.Light pollution affects more than our view of the heavens and can harm wildlife. Migrating birds(候鸟) sometimes fly over cities and become confused by the brightness, flying in circles until they drop from exhaustion. Sea turtles need dark beaches for nesti
38、ng and wont approach bright lights. Too much light at night may even affect human health. For all these reasons, researchers are working on ways to use lights only when and where they are truly needed. Everyone deserves to look up at the sky.66. According to the text, using our naked eyes, _A. peopl
39、e in remote(遥远的) areas can see more stars than those in big cities.B. over one third Americans can see our own galaxy.C. about one in three Americans in big cities can see our own galaxy.D. Americans can only see 200 to 300 stars.67. Many cities and towns have passed laws limiting lights at night ma
40、inly to _A. save the electricity B. make sure of migrating birds safety.C. let you count the number of stars D. avoid much light pollution68. What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?A. The cause of light pollution B. The way to reduce light pollution.C. The effect of light pollution D. Peop
41、les attitude towards light pollution69. The underlined word “exhaustion” in the last paragraph means _.A. air pollution B. tiredness C. breath D. brightness70. Which would be the best title for the text?A. Light Pollution B. Seeking the Sky C. Stars in the Sky D. City Pollution阅读下面短文，根据短文内容在表格中填入一个最
42、恰当的单词。 （10 分）Becoming a fireman is a challenging and competitive job today. A firemans main duty is scheduled according to the fighting and extinguishment(熄灭 ) of fire which definitely requires being a strong man, both mentally and physically.The duty of a fireman involves protection of lives and pr
43、operty of the public. They are the servicemen who are decisively selected by an organization to deal with situations like fire. The duty of a fireman intentionally consist of helping innocent people in their time of need. Such type of jobs is one those few jobs where service is provided for people w
44、hen they need help immediately. This may include rescuing people from a building on fire, providing them with medical facilities and extinguishing fire in a house or in a large commercial building. Serving people is the main intention of these professionals. The satisfaction which a fireman gets fro
45、m this type of job cannot be compared to any other profession in the world.Such profession demand top-level commitment and professionalism from those who have chosen it as a career. Fireman should possess the highest level of courage and patience to put their lives in danger for the sake of others.
46、They undergo(经历) lessons of maintaining patience for long hours and go through complete preparation to become successful and well-organized professional firemen. There are certain tests that are recommended before becoming a fireman.Its not that easy to become a fireman nowadays. A fireman is suppos
47、ed to deal with unexpected situations, and they should be skilled at communicating with others and be self-disciplined at the same time. In order to be a good fireman, one must undergo strict local fire departments training program after passing all the tests. All the fire department conclude a two-
48、to-four-month course, including classroom training and practical training that cover firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and medical actions in urgent situations. Completing this training, trainees go through the departments trial period of service that can last from tree to
49、 six months, depending on the methods of selection.Firemen usually work both indoors and outdoors. They have to be on duty at all times and mostly work in shifts of at least 8 hours. They are also provided with several benefits which include medical aid plan, pension fund, annual leave and many more.Title: FiremanDefinition The servicemen decisively selected by an organization to 71_ situations like fire.72_
