1、第一单元检测(时间:90 分钟 满分:120 分)一、阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(共 12 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AThat warm day was the only day of the week without rain.I opened the door,took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine.Suddenly,I noticed that the house near mine had been sold.An
2、 elderly lady was in front of the door,with some beautiful flowers beside her.I walked to her.She looked to be in her early eighties and had the prettiest white hair.“Hi!My name is Karmen,” I said smiling brightly at the old lady.She smiled back and said,“Hello,Karmen.Im Kitty.” Her voice was very s
3、trong for someone at her age.Later,I learned that she was alone and had no family or relatives to help her.From that day on,I often visited her and helped her with her housework and sometimes she gave me some delicious food.A year passed,and I considered her to be one of my best friends.One day,I wa
4、lked over for my morning visit and knocked on the door,but there was no answer.I knocked again,and she still didnt turn up.So I let myself in,using the key she had given me.I checked her living room and then her kitchen.I finally went into her bedroom,and she was lying peacefully on her bed.Beside h
5、er there were two notes.One was her will(遗嘱),which said all that she had would be given to me.The other was a thank-you note.I went to her bedside and cried sadly. Though several years has gone by,I still miss her deeply.Whenever I look at the beautiful flowers in front of her house,I remember the w
6、onderful friendship we had.1Through visiting the old lady,the author learned that the old lady . A.disliked all her relativesB.had no one to look after herC.didnt want to live with her familyD.was looking for someone to look after her答案 B解析 根据第二段中的“Later,I learned that she was alone and had no famil
7、y or relatives to help her.”可知,没有人来照顾她。所以本题选 B 项。2What can we learn from the passage?A.The old lady was not kind.B.The author didnt have any good friends.C.The old lady didnt know how to make food.D.The author got along very well with the old lady.答案 D解析 根据短文第二、三段描述可知,作者和这个老人相处得很好,以至于最后将财产都给了作者。3Wha
8、t does “turn up” mean in Paragraph 3?A.appear B.leaveC.try D.change答案 A解析 由下文描述可知,此处指的是这个老人还没有出来开门,没有出现,故 turn up 与 appear 意思相同。所以本题选 A 项。4In order to thank the author,the old lady decided to . A.give the author her favourite flowersB.let the author know she was her best friendC.give the author a ke
9、y to her houseD.leave all that she had to the author答案 D解析 根据第三段中的“One was her will,which said all that she had would be given to me.The other was a thank-you note.I went to her bedside and cried sadly.”可知本题选 D 项。BTake a look at teenagers around,dressed in baggy-pants,drinking soft drinks such as co
10、ke,reading Japanese cartoons.Whether you are in Beijing,Wuhan or Hong Kong,you will get the same impression.But should we copy others or should we maintain our differences?It sounds convenient that people around the world speak the same language,dress in the same style,eat the same food and play the
11、 same games.If the world was like this,you wont feel strange in any corner of the world.But just imagine living in such a strange world.How dull and colourless it would be!Different kinds of food that people can taste,the colorful and fashionable clothes that we wear and different languages we speak
12、 are all part of the different cultures that our ancestors left us.These differences represent their creativity and talent.And we all enjoy different cultures in our daily lives.When you travel to other places,you want to see different things.When you talk to foreigners you expect to listen to inter
13、esting stories.These differences in culture make life colourful.But the whole world is shrinking into a small village as globalization takes effect and many different cultures are disappearing.In most big cities around the world people wear the same clothes.Fast food stores are everywhere.Hollywood
14、movies are kicking traditional performing arts out of our lives.The colours of our life are disappearing.There is a joke that even the panda and zebra want to live a colourful life.So lets take action to protect our colourful culture before it becomes as simple as black and white.Its not difficult.L
15、earning some folk songs,trying on a traditional clothing and even eating local food instead of going to KFC can help.And Im sure you will enjoy it.5The passage is written to . A.explain cultural differencesB.convince readers to maintain cultural differencesC.predict the future of globalizationD.show
16、 some cultural phenomena(现象)答案 B解析 这篇短文主要讨论了我们是该模仿他人还是保持自己的文化差异,并建议我们保持自己的文化差异。故选 B 项。6The author starts the argument by . A.mentioning certain cultural phenomena B.mentioning his view at the very beginningC.mentioning the opposite view at the very beginningD.giving examples of cultural differences
17、答案 A解析 根据短文第一段描述,可知作者首先列出了一些现象,继而才提出问题,故选 A 项。7The underlined word “shrinking” probably means “ ”. A.expanding B.disappearingC.becoming smaller D.growing in number 答案 C解析 由下文的“into a small village as globalization”可知此处指的是整个世界正在变小,故选C 项。8The author talks of all the following cultural phenomena except
18、 . A.food B.clothingC.language D.architecture 答案 D解析 这篇短文主要讨论了人们在饮食、服装及语言方面的文化差异,没有提及建筑上的差异,故选 D 项。CIf the child has been brought up in a loving,openly communicative environment,the relationship with parents would be a strong one.It is only when there are ongoing troubles in the relationship between
19、 parents and the child that there is a breakdown in communication.When parents are going through difficulties in their own relationship,the child sometimes develops guilt.The child can hold himself or herself responsible for the breakdown in relationship between the parents.This needs to be explaine
20、d to the child who wont speak out this guilt.The teenage years are emotionally sensitive years to the outside world.For the first time the child realizes his or her position in society.Friends suddenly become more important than parents.It is during this time that the relationship between children a
21、nd parents is tested.If the bond with parents is strong,the child will not be influenced by the drug and alcohol culture.If the bond is weak,the child will end up with problems.During such times,one of the effective ways to deal with the problems is to discuss the problems with the child.As parents,
22、you will need to discuss the results of each choice and then leave the final decision to the child.Forcing parental will on children is counterproductive(适得其反的),especially at this age.Forcing parental will at this time will stop communicating and then you will not know what is going on in their life
23、.Whatever the problem is,the child need never be made to feel lonely.The moment that happens,the possibility of serious self-harm is raised.Any problem at this age can be dealt with by a flexible way by parents.Discuss things calmly.Leave the decision to the individual.Make yourself available for an
24、y help or support that the child hopes for.The child will feel comfortable when allowed the freedom of choice.9If parents have trouble with their relationship,the child . A.will communicate with their parentsB.will be responsible for the troubleC.will feel guilty about the troubleD.will help the par
25、ents recover答案 C解析 根据第二段中的“When parents are going through difficulties in their own relationship,the child sometimes develops guilt.”及本段描述可知选 C 项。10Which of the following ways can help solve the childrens problem?A.Letting the children be.B.Discussing it with the children.C.Forcing parental will on
26、them.D.Meeting their demands.答案 B解析 根据倒数第二段中的“During such times,one of the effective ways to deal with the problems is to discuss the problem with the child.”可知选 B 项。11The underlined word “Forcing” can be replaced with the word “ ”. A.Weakening B.PressingC.Understanding D.Losing答案 B解析 由下文可知,此处指:强加父母
27、意志在孩子身上是适得其反的。故选 B 项。12What is the text mainly about?A.The bond between parents and children.B.Causes of teenagers problems.C.Teenagers problems and solutions.D.Always letting the children decide.答案 C解析 这篇短文主要描述了青少年成长中的一些问题及其解决办法,故选 C 项。第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
28、多余选项。Health is the most important thing in the world.Nothing is more important than health.If one takes away our money,houses,cars,or even our clothes,we can still survive. 13 That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly. How can we keep healthy?In order to eat healthily,
29、I usually avoid eating food high in fat,like French fries or cookies,which are junk foods. 14 Besides,I only eat little meat. 15 Taking exercise every day helps us to build a strong body.Regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy. Whats more,I think friends are an important part of
30、ones health. 16 I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone.When I am with my friends,I always laugh.Laughing is also an important part of health.It is good to stay with my friends. By eating properly and exercising regularly,I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep health
31、y.By spending time with my friends,I can keep my mind as well as my body happy.These things sound easy to do,but not many people can manage them. 17 A.On the other hand,doing exercise is very important.B.Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.C.I think a strong will is necessary if w
32、e want to keep healthy.D.I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.E.But if our health was taken away,it is certain that we would die.F.There are some people who like staying alone,but they keep healthy.G.Many studies show that people with a narrow range of social contacts
33、(社会交往)often get sick.答案 1317 EDAGC二、英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节:完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)When I entered Berkeley,I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a Straight-A student,I believed I could 18 tough subjects and really learn something.One such course was World Literature given by Professor Ja
34、yne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he 19 in class. When I took the first exam,I was 20 to find a 77,C-plus,on my test paper, 21 English was my best subject.I went to Professor Jayne,who listened to my arguments but remained 22 . I decided to try harder,although I didnt know what that 23 bec
35、ause school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully,but got another 77.Again,I 24 with Professor Jayne.Again,he listened patiently but wouldnt change his 25 . One more test before the final exam.One more 26 to improve my grade.So I redoubled my efforts and,for the first time, 27
36、the meaning of the word “thorough”.But my 28 did no good and everything 29 as before. The last hurdle(障碍)was the final.No matter what 30 I got,it wouldnt cancel three C-pluses.I might as well kiss the 31 goodbye. I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.The ni
37、ght before the final,I even 32 myself to a movie.The next day I decided for once Id have 33 with a test. A week later,I was surprised to find I got an A.I hurried into Professor Jaynes office.He 34 to be expecting me.“If I gave you the As you 35 ,you wouldnt continue to work as hard.” I stared at hi
38、m, 36 that his analysis and strategy(策略) were correct.I had worked my head 37 ,as I had never done before. I was speechless when my course grade arrived:A-plus.It was the only A-plus given.The next year I received my scholarship.Ive always remembered Professor Jaynes lesson:you alone must set your o
39、wn standard of excellence.18A.take B.discuss C.cover D.get答案 A解析 “我”一直是个优秀的学生,“ 我”相信“我”能够“ 学习”难学的课程并且真正学习到知识。take a subject “学习一门课程”。19A.sought B.expressed C.exchanged D.obtained答案 B解析 句意:对于他在课上“ 表达”的思想我很感兴趣。20A.shocked B.worriedC.scared D.anxious答案 A解析 一个优秀的学生得知自己得了 77 分时,无疑是“震惊的”。21A.but B.soC.for
40、 D.or答案 C解析 句意:“因为” 英语是我最好的学科,所以当我发现自己得了 77 分时非常震惊。for 在此表示原因,意为“因为” 。22A.unknown B.unpleasantC.unfriendly D.unmoved答案 D解析 句意:我去找教授,他听了我的看法但是 “不为所动”。23A.reflected B.meantC.improved D.affected答案 B解析 句意:我决定更加努力,但是我不知道这 “有什么意义”24A.quarreled B.arguedC.bargained D.chatted答案 B解析 根据上文的“listened to my argum
41、ents”可知选 B 项。句意 :我又一次和教授争论,但是他仍然不改变“主意” 。25A.attitude B.mindC.plan D.view 答案 B解析 change ones mind“改变主意”。26A.choice B.stepC.chance D.measure答案 C解析 在没法说动教授的情况下,“我”所能做的只有尽全力提高成绩,因而每一次考试都是“我”提高自己成绩的“机会” 。故应使用 chance。27A.memorized B.consideredC.accepted D.learned答案 D解析 句意:所以我加倍努力,第一次 “领悟了”什么是透彻。learn“了解;
42、 明白;领悟”。28A.ambition B.confidenceC.effort D.method答案 C解析 but 一词对于本段中描述的情形进行转折 ,也就是说,虽然自己付出了巨大的努力,但是考试成绩并没有改进,故应使用 effort “努力” 。29A.stayed B.wentC.worked D.changed答案 B解析 句意:一切都和以前一样。 go 表示事情的进行。30A.grade B.answerC.lesson D.work 答案 A解析 最后的障碍是期末考试,而由于整个学期我的成绩一直是在 C 等,所以无论期末考试我得到什么等级,我的三个 C 等成绩也不会取消 ,所以
43、应选择 grade。31A.scholarship B.courseC.degree D.subject答案 A解析 既然成绩是 C 等,那么也就与 “奖学金”无缘了。32A.helped B.favouredC.treated D.relaxed答案 C解析 在对奖学金不抱什么希望且对所学的知识已经掌握得很好的情况下,“我”在考试前去看了场电影,这里的看电影实际上是在“奖励”自己,故用 treat “款待”。33A.fun B.luckC.problems D.tricks答案 A解析 for once 表示 “就此一次”。因为自己屡受挫折,故而自己决定这次考试不再“郑重对待”,抱着玩的心态
44、。故用 have fun with。34A.happened B.provedC.pretended D.seemed答案 D解析 由于有了前几次自己去与 Jayne 教授的评理,故而出了成绩后 ,教授“ 似乎”在等着“我”再去见他,也就是教授觉得“我” 会再去找他。35A.valued B.imaginedC.expected D.welcomed 答案 C解析 句意:如果我给了你所“ 期待”的 A 等,你就不会继续那样努力学习了。value“ 重视”;imagine“想象”;expect “期望”;welcome“欢迎” 。故 C 项正确。36A.remembering B.guessin
45、gC.supposing D.realizing答案 D解析 Jayne 教授说明了给“我”C 等的理由,“我” 也“意识到”他的分析和策略是正确的。37A.out B.overC.on D.off答案 D解析 work ones head off 是固定搭配,意为“ 拼命工作,拼命学习”。第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As a man was passing some elephants,he suddenly stopped,confused by the fact that these hu
46、ge creatures were being held by nothing but a small rope 38 (tie) to their front leg.No chains,no cages. 39 was obvious that the elephants could,at any time,break away from their bonds but 40 some reason,they did not. He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and made no a
47、ttempt 41 (get) away.“Well,” 42 trainer said,“when they are very young and much 43 (small),we use the same size rope to tie them and,at that age,its enough to hold them.As they grow up,they are conditioned to believe the rope can still hold them,so they never try to break free.” The man was amazed.T
48、hese animals could at any time escape from their bonds but 44 they believe they couldnt,they were stuck right where they were. Like the elephants,how many of us go through life 45 (hang) on to a belief that we cannot do something, 46 (simple)because we failed once before? 47 (fail) is part of learni
49、ng;we should never give up the struggle in life. 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 答案 38.tied 39.It 40.for 41.to get 42.the 43.smaller 44.because 45.hanging 46.simply 47.Failure三、短文改错(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线() 画掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 ;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起) 不计分。(2017全国高考)When I look at this picture of myself,I realize of how fast time flies.I had grown not only physically
