1、单元检测卷(一)第卷第一部分 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。A Every year，TIME makes a list of the years most influential(有影响的) people，which is called the “TIME 100”The magazine publishes a special issue with a picture and a profile of each person.This years “TIME
2、 100” included politicians，business leaders， scientists，athletes， artists and entertainers.To celebrate，TIME held a party，and invited all of the people who wrote the description and the 100 people themselves.This years party was held on Tuesday，May 5，at the Time Warner Center in New York City.The ev
3、ent was great.First Lady Michelle Obama was there，and so were Oprah Winfrey and financial expert Suze Orman.Being the only kid there，I was treated like all the adults there，walking the red carpet and having conversations with Robin Chase.I was lucky to be chosen to write the brief description of Jef
4、f Kinney.When I interviewed him in December for TIME for Kids，I asked him if he had any advice for kids who want to do what he does when they grow up.“Yes， ” he told me.“If they want to be a cartoonist，they should copy as many people as possible.”During dinner，there were entertaining performances by
5、 comedian(喜剧演员)Jimmy Fallon and singer John Legend.TIMEs top editor Rock Stengel， Oprah Winfrey，and Mrs. Obama gave toasts and speeches.It was exciting to hear all of these amazing people speak and to be just a few feet away from the First Lady.That night was certainly a onceinalifetime experience!1
6、What is this passage mainly about?AA brief introduction to TIME.BThis years 100 most influential people.CWhat people usually do at the “TIME 100” party.DThe writers experience at the “TIME 100” party.答案 D解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者主要描述了他参加“TIME 100”活动的经历。2What does the underlined word “profile” in Paragraph
7、1 mean?Apoem BdescriptionCstory Dreport 答案 B解析 词义猜测题。根据第二段“.，and invited all of the people who wrote the description.”可知应选 B 项，表示时代 发表了专题，上面有那一百位名人的照片和简介。3Which of the following persons might not have attended the party?AJohn Legend. BJeff Kinney.COprah Winfrey. DMr. Obama.答案 D解析 细节理解题。通读全文可知，除了奥巴马外
8、，文中明确提到其他三人都出席了那次聚会，故选 D 项。4We can know from the passage that the writer was invited because .ATIME wanted a kid to be thereBhe knew one of the “TIME 100”Che had to perform at the partyDhe was the writer of the description of Jeff Kinney答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第二段和第三段可知，写简介的人也应邀参加了，作者之所以能够出席这次活动，是因为他给时代年度百位名
9、人之一的 Jeff Kinney 写了简介。BWhile IQ (Intelligence Quotient)tells you how smart you are.EQ (Emotional Quotient)tells you how well you use your smartness.Professor Salovery， the psychologist who created the term，EQ，says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.Supported by his
10、 research，he suggested that when predicting future successes，a persons brainpower，as measured by IQ tests，might actually matter less than a persons character，or EQ.Professor Salovery may be correct.For example，have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up fai
11、ling exams？Perhaps it is because of their EQ.People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ.It is not.Although it is hoped that people have both high EQs and IQs，there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.For a long time，researchers disc
12、ussed if a persons IQ could be raised.The geneticists said no，while the social scientists said yes.Furthermore，the social scientists said that it was possible to improve a persons EQ，particularly in terms of “people skills”，such as understanding and communication.Recently，a professor released the fi
13、ndings of a study on senior high school students.When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students，they found that afterwards they were more willing to help people in difficulties.At the same time，there was a marked change in the disabled students attitudes.They became more positiv
14、e about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things.People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to different ideas，so they tend to be more creative in their thinking.Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more
15、 helpful.5According to Professor Salovery，what factor matters the most in predicting whether a person will be successful or not?AHow a person tests his/her brainpower.BA person s character.CHow smart a person is.DA persons IQ.答案 B解析 根据第二段第一句话可知，一个人的性格比他(她)的智慧更重要。6The second paragraph tells us that .
16、Apeople who have a high IQ always have a high EQBEQ is the opposite of IQCpeople who have a low EQ tend to have a hard lifeDpeople who have a high EQ always have a high IQ 答案 C解析 根据第二段中的“.，there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life.”可知，EQ 低的人生活会比较艰辛。7Which of th
17、e following is the writers attitude toward EQ and IQ?AIQ is more helpful to people than EQ.BIQ can be raised by understanding and communication.CEQ can get people hired.DA high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.答案 D解析 根据最后一段中的最后两句话可知，EQ 对人生更有帮助。8Which of the following would be the be
18、st title of this passage?AA persons brainpowerBIQ，EQ and successCIQ and a person s characterDA persons IQ and EQ答案 B解析 全文是在讲述人的 IQ、EQ 和 success 之间的关系，故 B 项为最佳答案。CIf you struggle to spend more than a few moments away from your computer then a new invention could be for you.Thats because a pair of Dut
19、ch inventors have developed a set of jeans that give a whole new meaning to the phrase “laptop”The jeans，known as Beauty and the Geek，come with a fully functional keyboard，a mouse and speakers integrated into the upper leg of the fabric(织物) and are the idea of design company Nieuwe Heren，run by Erik
20、 de Nijs and Tim Smit.The two Dutch handmade the trousers themselves and they are designed to give a user ease of movement while still being in control of the computer.“Theyre not that heavy， ” de Nijs told WebProNews.“With the flexible keyboard，small speakers，and a small mouse，they are only a littl
21、e heavier than your regular jeans.”He added， “The idea was that you could log in to your computer and control it without sitting in a closed environment behind your desk.”The jeans are of a modern style and have a back pocket that has been specially designed to cover the mouse，which uses an elastic
22、wire to stay attached.They stay connected to the laptop via wireless technology in a USB device and are expected to sell at around 250if they ever make it onto the market.De Nijs added， “The whole project is too complex and we dont have enough money right now to get it ready for the market.”9The jea
23、ns have these devices EXCEPT .Aa keyboard Ba mouseCspeakers Da screen答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“.a fully functional keyboard，a mouse and speakers.”可知 D 项为正确答案。10Whats the purpose of designing the jeans?ATo make users move freely while controlling the computer.BTo make jeans fashionable.CTo control it sit
24、ting in a closed environment.DTo see well.答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“.they are designed to give a user ease of movement while still being in control of the computer.”可知，设计的初衷是为了让用户在控制电脑操作的同时还能自由活动。11Which one is NOT the character of the jeans?AA flexible keyboard.BSmall speakers and a small mouse.CA moder
25、n style with a back pocket.DMuch heavier than common jeans.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据文章第五段的“With the flexible keyboard，small speakers，and a small mouse，they are only a little heavier than your regular jeans.”可知 D 项为正确答案。12Whats the main idea of the passage?ATwo computers inventors.BNewly invented Laptops.CNew
26、jeans with a builtin keyboard，a mouse and speakers.DThe wireless technology.答案 C解析 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍两位荷兰发明者发明带有键盘、鼠标和扬声器的“计算机牛仔裤” 。DBLOOD DRIVE & MARROW(骨髓) REGISTRATION“These patients deserve a chance at a normal，happy future and they rely on the kindness of strangers to make that happen.”Daisy，Isabelle
27、 s MotherIsabelle is the daughter of Daisy and Saman Mirzaei.In January 2008 Isabelle was diagnosed(诊断) with a genetic blood disorder，beta thalassemia.Isabelles body is unable to produce healthy red blood cells.As a result，Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions(输血) every 46 weeks since she w
28、as 11 months old.A lifetime of regular transfusions can lead to serious medical problems.Her only chance at a normal，healthy life is to have a marrow transplant.Isabelle is an only child，so doctors have started a search for an unrelated marrow donor through the Be The Match Registry.The Mirzaei fami
29、ly asks that you consider helping patients like Isabelle by registering to be a marrow donor and give the gift of life，the gift of blood.Held at Wiley HallWednesday，March 26,2014Behind Heathman Dormitory/Butterfield Rd.12：00 PM6：00 PMDont forget to bring your drivers license or anotherform of identi
30、fication when you donate.Visit www.ribc.org to make an appointment，SponsorCode 3390.FREE Kingston Pizza！www.ribc.org 8002838385The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island and Southern New England.(2014福建，C)13We can learn from the passage that .Athe blood dri
31、ve is organized by Isabelles motherBIsabelle receives blood transfusions regularlyCIsabelle has been ill for 11 monthsDdoctors will sponsor Isabelles family答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据文中的“.Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions(输血) every 46 weeks since she was 11 months old.”可知，B 项正确。14To be a marrow don
32、or，you must .Abe a relative of the patientBcarry a driver s licenseCbe at least 18 years oldDapply to Michael s Fund答案 C解析 推理判断题。A 项在文中没有提到；由 “Dont forget to bring your drivers license or another form of identification.”可排除 B 项；Marrow Donors 下的第一条要求年龄 18 岁至 44岁，故 C 项正确；Michaels Fund 是赞助商，由此可知想成为捐献者不
33、必向它申请，D 项错误。15Those who want to help patients like Isabelle can .Acome to Wiley Hall every WednesdayBvisit www .ribc.org for an appointmentCcontact their parents at 8002838385Dcall at hospitals in Rhode Island答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据文中的 Wednesday，March 26,2014 可知，活动是在这一天举行，由此可排除 A 项；根据文中的 “Visit www.ribc.org
34、 to make an appointment.”可知 B 项正确；电话 8002838385 是 The Rhode Island Blood Center 的电话，故 C 项错误；根据最后一句“The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island.”可知，D 项不正确。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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Never Too Late to Change Your LifeIt
35、 isnt too late for you to improve something，your life that you really want to change.No matter what age you are at. 16 Start there.Four steps will make it easier for you to get started. 17 Maybe you already know it.It could be your social life，your health or money situation.Take time to focus on thi
36、s because if you really want something then it becomes a lot easier to keep going.Choose one thing or habit to focus on for now.If you have found several things or habits you would like to focus on，then choose to focus on just one at a time. 18 Youll probably not have the time and energy to change t
37、hree things at once even though you really hope and think you can.Take small steps.This is very important.The feeling that something is too big or difficult is one of the most common things to hold people back from taking action. 19 The plan sounds so good in your head.But when you carry it out then
38、 you cant really take much action or move as fast as you thought.20 Don t get stuck in planning.Or think that you will get started tomorrow or next week.Get the ball rolling instead.Do that today by just taking one small and practical step towards what you want.AWhy am I telling you this?BMake a sma
39、ll change if possible.CThink about what you really want to change.DYou can do what you can with what you have right now.EOn the other hand ，people also tend to think highly of their own power.FAsk yourself：what is one small step I can take right now to get the ball rolling?GSpreading yourself too mu
40、ch always leads to failure because life tends to get in the way.答案 16.D 17.C 18.G 19.E 20.F第二部分 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)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。My husband and I were cleaning windows together yesterday.We have the doublehung(双吊钩) 21 that you can
41、pull forward and flip(翻转)，allowing us to 22 the inside and the outside surfaces.My husband was 23 one windowand it popped out(跳出) of its frame！Well，our 24 is for sale and the last thing we needed was for something to 25 .He was so 26 and tried with all his strength to get it 27 together，using a few
42、less than pleasant words (I am sorry to say)After twenty minutes he still could not get it 28 ，that s when my 23yearold 29 told his dad to 30 for a minute and he would try to fix it with me.Its amazing how you can see things more clearly and do things more 31 when you are 32 .He and I fixed the wind
43、ow in three minutes！I called my husband in to see！He couldnt 33 it!I know this isnt really a gift 34 ，in a way，it was.My son 35 my husband to leave， to cool down，and 36 him from the worry for a moment.And my son fixing it with me was a 37 to me，because I saw him as a man instead of the kid he always
44、 seems to be in my 38 .Calm is good.Breathe through 39 times and maybe even take a break from stressful times.Return with a clear mind and things will usually 40 much better!21A.doors BchairsCtables Dwindows答案 D解析 由文章第一句话“My husband and I were cleaning windows together yesterday.”可知，“我们”有双吊钩的“窗户” ，这
45、样的“窗户”便于你能向前推并翻转。22A.destroy BsmoothCclean Ddry答案 C解析 第一段提到：昨天“我”和丈夫一起擦窗户。由此可知是便于“我们” “擦洗”窗户的里面和外面。故 clean“把 弄干净”符合语境。23A.washing BpaintingCrepairing Dchanging答案 A解析 由文章第一段可知，夫妻二人正在擦洗窗户，此处指的应该是“我”的丈夫正在“擦洗”一扇窗户。故 wash“冲；洗 ”符合语境。24A.furniture BhouseChome Dcar答案 B解析 由语境可知应该是“我们”的“房子”要出售。25A.break Bdirt
46、y Close Dfly答案 A解析 由前面的“.and it popped out of its frame！”可知，窗户坏了。故此处应该表示“我们”最不需要的事情就是东西“坏了” 。break“打破，弄坏 ”符合语境。26A.interested BdelightedCworried Dexcited答案 C解析 由下文中的“.using a few less than pleasant words (I am sorry to say) ”可知，丈夫感到如此不安(worried)。27A.up BawayCout Dback答案 D解析 由上文中提到的“it popped out of
47、its frame！”可知此处应该是使窗户恢复原样。get.back 意为 “恢复” ，符合语境。28A.separated BdeliveredCfixed Dadded答案 C解析 由下文中的“.and he would try to fix it with me.”可知，丈夫二十分钟后仍没能把窗户“安装”好。29A.son BnephewCstudent Ddaughter答案 A解析 由倒数第二段中的“And my son fixing it with me”可知答案。30A.put away Bwalk awayCgive away Dtake away答案 B解析 由下文中的“I
48、called my husband in to see！”可知，儿子告诉他的父亲走开一会。walk away“走开 ”符合语境。31A.fortunately BdifficultlyCslowly Deasily答案 D解析 由前面的“clearly”及后面的语境可知应该用“easily” 。32A.calm BequalCnervous Dcareful答案 A解析 由最后一段第一句话“Calm is good.”可知当你“镇定的”时候，看事情更清晰，做事情更容易。33A.hate BdoubtCbelieve Dsatisfy答案 C解析 由上一段中的“After twenty minutes he still could not get it.”可知丈夫二十分钟后仍没能把窗户安装好。再由“He and I fixed the window in three minutes！”可知，他无法“相
