1、阶段综合检测(二).阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AHave you ever returned a book late to the library before？If so，you may pay a small fine(罚款 )How much would you have to pay if the book is returned 65 years late?A high school in Washington，US had to deal with such a problem recently.A copy of Gone with the Win
2、d was finally returned to its library 65 years late.However，the school said that it would not ask Wayne to pay the fine，though that would be about $475.The book was borrowed out of the library of the high school in 1949，and disappeared until it was found in Maine，US by Wayne.Wayne found the book in
3、his fathers basement(地下室)and then offered to send it back to the school.“I feel very sorry about that.”Wayne said.“Were very pleased to have the book back.Wayne did the right thing.”Lori Wyborney，headmaster of the school said.【语篇解读】 图书馆的图书都有固定的外借时长，可有本书竟然外借了65 年。1The book was borrowed out of the lib
4、rary of the high school Ain 1975 Bin 1965 Cin 1949 Din 2014 C 细节理解题。根据第四段的第一句“The book was borrowed out of the library of the high school in 1949”可知答案。2Gone with the Wind is the name of Aa library Ba book Ca school Da magazineB 细节理解题。根据首段“Have you ever returned a book late to the library before？”和第二
5、段的 “A copy of.”可知答案。3 offered to send the book back to the school.AWayne BWayne s father CLori s headmaster DLoriA 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Wayne found the book in his fathers basement and then offered to send it back to the school.”可知答案。B Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include word
6、s about clothes？Let s have a look.People wear pants to cover the lower part of their bodies.We sometimes say that people who are nervous have ants in their pants.Sometimes，people may get caught with their pants down.They are found doing something they should not be doing.And，in every family，one pers
7、on takes control.Sometimes a wife tells her husband what to do.Then we say she wears the pants in the family.Pants usually have pockets to hold things.Money that is likely to be spent quickly can burn a hole in your pocket，sometimes you need a belt to hold up your pants.If you have less money than u
8、sual，you may have to tighten your belt.I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much.I really take my hat off to them.Yet，when it comes to my own money，I spend it at the drop of a hat，which means I instantly spend it.Boots are a heavy or strong kind of shoes.People who are t
9、oo big for their boots think they are more important than they really are.I dislike such people.My father is an important person.He runs a big company.He wears a suit and tie and a shirt with sleeves that cover his arms.Some people who do not know him well think he is too serious and never shows his
10、 feelings openly.But I know that my father wears his heart on his sleeve.【语篇解读】 本文向我们介绍了一些英语中与衣服有关的表达。4Which of the following expressions can show someone is nervous?AGet caught with ones pants down.BHave ants in ones pants.CWear the pants in the family.DBurn a hole in ones pocket.B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“We
11、sometimes say that people who are nervous have ants in their pants.”可知应选 B。5If we say someone has to tighten his belt，we probably mean he Ahas done something wrongBused to live a rich lifeChas put on the wrong pantsDis short of moneyD 词义猜测题。根据第三段的“If you have less money than usual，you may have to ti
12、ghten your belt.”可知应选 D。6Someone who spends his money at the drop of a hat most probably Adoesn t save moneyBearns much moneyCnever wastes his moneyDspends more than he earnsA 推理判断题。根据“I spend it at the drop of a hat，which means I instantly spend it.”可知这是指那种一有钱就会立即花掉的人，故选 A。7We can use the expressio
13、n“wear ones heart on ones sleeve”to describe someone who Agets angry easilyBlooks very seriousCshows his feelings openlyDoften wears a suit and tieC 细节理解题。根据末段的“Some people who do not know him well think he is too serious and never shows his feelings openly.But.”的语境，可知题干中的表达可以用来形容那些不掩饰感情的人。COne day，
14、Jacks parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.Jack said in surprise， “Im only seven，so it means my grandpa has been.er.a really long time！”His parents said， “Yes.Thats why we are going to have a surprise party for him.”Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do some
15、thing special for him.He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before.He knew that his grandpa would no longer hold the position on that card，so he decided to build a new one for his grandpa.When the big day came，Jack was ready.But he didnt want to put his gift together wi
16、th others.He carried it around with him the whole evening.When all the other people left，he took his grandpas hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.His grandpa smiled， “Well，it must be a beautiful gift.May I open it now？”“Sure！” Jack said excitedly.As Jacks grandpa opened the gi
17、ft，tears came into his eyes.Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got！They were business cards with his new position FULLTIME GRANDPA！Jack said， “Now your fulltime job is my grandpa！”“Well，how much do I get paid？”his grandpa asked，smiling. “As many hugs as you want！”With these words，Jack gave
18、his grandpa a hug.“Well，I guess that means Im the richest man in the world！” said his grandpa.【语篇解读】 本文讲述了杰克的爷爷将要退休，杰克送了他一份特别的礼物，并让爷爷很感动的故事。8Who was going to retire?AJacks grandma. BJacks grandpa.CJacks mother. DJacks father.B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“One day，Jack s parents told him that his grandpa would re
19、tire after working for forty years”可知，是杰克的爷爷将要退休。故选 B。9What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa?ATo build a new position for him.BTo draw a picture for him.CTo sing a song to him.DTo buy a gift for him.A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“He knew that his grandpa would no longer hold the position on that card，so he
20、decided to build a new one for his grandpa”可知 ，他决定给爷爷创建一个新职位 ，故选 A。10Which of the following is TRUE?AJack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa.BJack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa.CJack gave his gift to his grandpa together with other people.DJack gave his gift to his
21、grandpa together with his parents.B 细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“When all the other people left，he took his grandpas hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift”可知，杰克是最后一个送爷爷礼物的。故选 B。11Why were there tears in Jack s grandpas eyes?ABecause he would lose his position.BBecause he was not cared for.CB
22、ecause he was moved by Jacks gift.DBecause he was unhappy.C 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段的第二句“Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got”可知，这是爷爷收到的最好的礼物，所以他很感动，故选 C。D Dear Jorge，Are you enjoying your break from school？My family are now in Sacramento， California.We are here paying a visit to my aunt Gloria.We
23、 have been to the California State Capitol Building，the nature center，and the zoo.I have seen many interesting things，but one stands out above the rest.This morning we drove from my aunts home to Calistoga to see Californias Old Faithful Geyser(老忠实泉)I had read about it in my book，Sightseeing in Cali
24、fornia：Where You Should Go.You have probably heard of Old Faithful，the geyser farther north in Yellowstone National Park.This California geyser is sometimes called“Little Old Faithful.”When we arrived，Californias Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water.The geyser didnt look very deep.“Whats the b
25、ig deal？”I wondered.As I turned，I saw some steam(蒸气)rising from the water.Before I knew it，there was hot water shooting(射)up about 60 feet into the air.We could not believe our eyes！It continued for almost three minutes.Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river.She also said
26、that the water temperature was about 95.This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than Californias Old Faithful Geyser.Id love to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in differ
27、ent countries when I get home.Ill see you soon!Your friend，Bennetto【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。作者主要讲述了自己的旅游经历。12According to the text，Bennetto Avisited his aunt Gloria by himselfBhad never heard of Old Faithful GeyserCthought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at firstDflew all the way from Sacramento to Calistoga【解析
28、】 细节理解题。由第二段中的“When we arrived.I wondered.”可知，Bennetto 刚开始觉得老忠实泉没什么可看的，故选 C 项。【答案】 C13The water Bennetto saw high in the sky Adisappeared at onceBwas too hot to touchCcame from a deep seaDwas 170 feet in height【解析】 细节理解题。由第二段中的“there was hot water.into the air”和第三段中的“the water temperature was about
29、95” 可知，喷出来的水温度很高，所以不能碰，故选 B 项。【答案】 B14What was expressed in Bennettos letter?AAnger. BDoubt.CCourage. DExcitement.【解析】 推理判断题。由第二段中的“We could not believe our eyes！”和最后一段中的“Id love to learn more.when I get home.”等信息可知，Bennetto在信中表达了自己的兴奋，故选 D 项。【答案】 D15Bennetto wrote the letter mainly to Atalk about h
30、is holiday experiencesBask Jorge to visit Old Faithful GeyserCexpress his thankfulness to Aunt GloriaDgive Yellowstone National Park some advice【解析】 写作意图题。总览全文可知，Bennetto 通过这封信主要向 Jorge讲述了自己在假期的经历，故选 A 项。【答案】 A.阅读七选五(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Its true what they say，the English can improve your life.It
31、makes you smarter and helps you meet people and earn more money，among other things. 16 Imagine youre in an English class. 17 You finished two minutes ago，and now the people around you are asking you for help.You know all the answers，and feel respected and admired.Youre flying back from your vacation
32、 and see that the person next to you is reading an American newspaper. 18 “The engines are awfully loud，aren t they？”you say.“Yeah.It feels like the airplane might break into pieces at any moment.”he laughs.The conversation takes off，and you take part easily，and enjoy yourself.You get off the plane
33、smiling.What a great flight!19 You decide to read a book in English to pass the time.Others on the bus notice，and look at you with admiration.They would like to be able to read English，but cant.You feel satisfied，and are glad you put the time into learning the language.Youre at an international airp
34、ort.You walk quickly，and look confident. 20 You know that if there were any problems you could easily communicate with the airport staff(员工)in their own language.You walk to your gate，thinking how inconvenient it would be if you didnt know English.ABut do you know how to learn English well?BThe whol
35、e class is doing an exercise and then discussing it noisily.CYoure taking the bus to school the way you do every day.DYou also want to read the newspaper.EBut have you ever wondered how it would feel to be really good at English?FYou understand all the signs and announcements.GSince the flight is go
36、ing to take a long time，you decide to start a conversation.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章认为英语可以提高你的生活质量、使你更聪明、帮助你认识更多的人、赚取更多的钱。16E 后面几段所举例子都在回答 E 项这一问题 ，故选 E 项符合语境需要。17B 前一句中“in an English class”是解题信息 ，与 B 项中“The whole class is.”这一信息相吻合。 18G G 项中的“the flight”与前一句中“Youre flying back from your vacation.”这一信息相吻合 ，
37、故选 G 项。19C 由本段下文“Others on the bus notice，and. ”这一信息可知答案为 C 项 ，与 C 项中“Youre taking the bus to school.”这一关键信息相吻合。20F 由本段首句 “Youre at an international airport.”可以推断答案为 F 项。 .完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)Ill never forget Christmas 1946.My dad had died five years before and left mom several school kid
38、s to 21 A month before Christmas our church said they were 22 a special offering(捐赠 )to help a poor family.We 23 decided to help without thinking.That month was one of the 24 of our lives.Well remember it forever.We took any job that we could 25 and saved each penny.We 26 the money every day to see
39、how much we had got.We talked about how 27 the poor family would be when they had the money.The day before Christmas we 28 all our coins for three $20 bills and one $10 bill.We felt we were very rich.Then came the exciting Christmas morning. 29 ，later that afternoon the minister(牧师 )brought us a(n)
40、30 Out of it fell some moneythree $20 bills，one$10 and seventeen $1 bills. 31 ，we were sad because we felt we had nothing.The week I felt so 32 that I even wanted to leave school.Mom 33 us to church on Saturday 34 we didnt want to see anyone.A speaker was saying $100 would save a poor family in Afri
41、ca.We became 35 for the first time in the week.Mom reached into her purse and 36 out the envelope.After a while the minister said excitedly that the offering was over $100.He hadnt 37 such a large offering from our small 38 He said， “There must be some 39 people here.”Suddenly it hit us！We had given
42、 $87！ We were the rich family！From that day on Ive never been 40 again.【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文。教堂策划了一个圣诞节特别捐赠活动，作者一家努力工作，拼命节约，想要帮助那个贫困的家庭，却发现原来自己就是那个最贫困的家庭。这给了全家莫大的打击。直到在教堂做礼拜时得知非洲有更贫困的人需要帮助，捐出了所获得的捐赠后，全家才再次获得宁静。21Ateach B lead Cchange DraiseD 根据 school kids 可知应是父亲离世，留下几个孩子要“抚养(raise)” 。22Aplanning Baccepting
43、 Cenjoying DbringingA 由下文作者一家人努力存钱可知，他们的教堂正在“策划(plan)”一次特别的捐赠活动。23Aquickly Busually Cfinally D certainlyA 根据下文的 without thinking 可知，他们是“立即(quickly)”决定要帮忙。24Amost difficult Bbest Cmost comfortable DslowestB 根据“We ll remember it forever”以及“the exciting Christmas morning”可知，这个月作者一家倾心准备帮助他人，感觉非常好，故应选 be
44、st。25Aafford Boffer Cfind DcreateC 根据作者一家决定帮助他人，而他们本身并不富有的事实可知，他们去做能“找到(find)”的一切工作。 26Apaid Bcounted Cgot DborrowedB 根据下文提示“.to see how much we had got.”可知，他们是每天“数(count)”钱。27Athankful Bnervous Cworried DboredA 作者一家谈论那个贫困的家庭得到这笔钱会多么“感激(thankful) ”。28Asaved Bexchanged Cgave DreturnedB 根据下文提示“.for th
45、ree $20 bills and one $10 bill”可知，他们将零钱“换(exchange) ”成了整钱。29AHowever BAlso CTherefore DInsteadA 根据上文“We felt we were very rich.Then came the exciting Christmas morning”和下文的 “we were sad because we felt we had nothing”可知，上下文之间是转折关系，故选 However。30Abox Bnote Cenvelope DgiftC 根据下文提示“.the envelope”可知，教堂牧师
46、给母亲的是一个装满钱的信封。31APossibly BActually CSpecially DSuddenlyD 得知他们才是那个最贫穷的家庭， “突然之间(Suddenly) ”他们感到很伤心，觉得自己一无所有。32Arelaxed Bbrave Chopeless DsurprisedC 根据下文提示“.I even wanted to leave school”可知，对作者来说，这是“令人绝望的(hopeless)” 一周。33Atook Bshowed Csent DfollowedA 根据下文他们在教堂里听牧师说话并捐钱的事实可知，妈妈“带(take)”他们去教堂做礼拜。34Asi
47、nce Balthough Cif DasB 上文去教堂做礼拜与下文“we didnt want to see anyone”之间为让步关系。35Asick Bsad Chappy DfamousC 根据上文“A speaker was saying$100 would save a poor family in Africa”和下文他们捐赠给教会一笔钱的事实可知，此时孩子们找到解决事情的办法，因而变得高兴起来。36Akept Bpulled Cturned DputB 根据上文“Mom reached into her purse”可知，信封应是装在钱包里，故要掏出来，所以要用 pull o
48、ut。37Aheard Bspent Cexpected DseenC 由上一句的“excitedly”可知，牧师没有预料到 (expect)会有这么一大笔捐款。38Aclass Bchurch Cfamily DtownB 根据上文牧师兴奋地说(the minister said excitedly)可推知，牧师之前没有预料到能从他们这个“小教堂”(church) 筹集到这么多钱。39Agood Bsmart Chonest DrichD 根据捐款数额超出牧师预想的事实可推断，他认为做礼拜的人中有些人很富有。40Aangry Bhealthy Cquiet DpoorD 根据上下文可知，作者由此领悟到什么是真正的贫穷和富有，故从那以后，再没有觉得自己贫穷过。.语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)Keeping a diary 41. English is one of the effective ways to improve our English writing ability.Comp
