1、单 元 质 量 评 估 (四 )一、单项选择（共 10 小题；共 10 分）1. Yolanda went through the test paper once more carefully for fear that she would any essential details.A. betray B. abandon C. overlook D. escape2. - Do you know the new type mobile phone will come on the market soon?- Really? It is said to be to any other mod
2、el. I cant wait to buy one.A. superior B. inferior C. prior D. junior3. - What did he come here for?- He came here especially to make your .A. acquaintance B. adjustment C. contact D. compromise4. If we with each other when we are in dispute, quarrels and conflicts will be avoided and we will surely
3、 live in peace.A. argue B. debate C. consult D. compromise5. Accounting is as a science of classifying, recording, and reporting the important financial events.A. left B. remarked C. classified D. furnished6. James Cameron is considered one of the greatest directors in the world his influence on fil
4、m industry.A. in exchange for B. in spite ofC. on behalf of D. in terms of7. - The media strongly the drunken drivers for their behaviors.- They deserved to be punished.A. inspected B. condemned C. calculated D. praised8. He never to help those in trouble because he was a kind-hearted man.A. handled
5、 B. hurried C. hesitated D. determined9. Since people were about him, he became very upset.A. curious B. mistaken C. worried D. particular10. The reviewer that the film played by the famous stars was well worth watching.A. treated B. remarked C. published D. demanded二、完形填空（共 20 小题；共 30 分）Annie, a ne
6、ighbors daughter, was away for her first semester at college this school year. She was a very sweet girl but just a bit shy. When her birthday came around, I found out she was feeling a bit 11 .Her family was quite poor and 12 were tight, so there wouldnt be any birthday visitors. I wanted to 13 her
7、 a card and maybe a small gift to 14 her day a bit. I got her school 15 from her mom and planned to pick something up. Then I got a(n) 16 !I 17 perhaps a bit more birthday cheer was needed here. I bought some balloons, birthday hats, and 18 novelties(新颖小巧而廉价的物品) at a store. I took a small 19 and ask
8、ed three other people in my area at work to 20 Happy Birthday and send some birthday wishes to her. It was such fun making the recording! Other people 21 what we were doing and 22 their voices, so it really sounded like we had a party going on!Then I bought her a small present and a card as 23 plann
9、ed. The real fun was packing them to be sent. I 24 everything so it was like opening a mini birthday party! At the last minute I added a pack of cupcakes and a box of birthday candles 25 sending them off. I got a call a few days later. Annie said her roommates and one of their neighbors in the 26 go
10、t together with her and held a party for her the moment they arrived. She sounded so 27 and I was so glad that she had some friends to 28 her special day with.It was such an easy and 29 thing to do. The people who helped me make the tape still laugh and talk about it. And Annie 30 me it was the most
11、 fun birthday she would remember!11. A. lonely B. nervous C. alone D. worried12. A. thoughts B. finances C. measures D. times13. A. provide B. sell C. send D. draw14. A. attract B. remember C. describe D. brighten15. A. number B. campus C. address D. report16. A. idea B. surprise C. chance D. messag
12、e17. A. decided B. thought C. wished D. concluded18. A. another B. others C. other D. one19. A. radio B. camera C. recorder D. phone20. A. say B. sing C. repeat D. make21. A. took out B. set out C. gave out D. found out22. A. added B. devoted C. cleared D. lifted23. A. suddenly B. originally C. fina
13、lly D. carefully24. A. collected B. paid C. arranged D. expected25. A. until B. after C. unless D. before26. A. dormitory B. home C. classroom D. office27. A. familiar B. happy C. wonderful D. upset28. A. help B. compare C. share D. witness29. A. funny B. challengingC. fun D. time-consuming30. A. wa
14、rned B. convinced C. advised D. told三、阅读理解（共 20 小题；共 40 分）AThe works of Shakespeare and Wordsworth are “rocket-boosters(火箭助推器)“ to the brain and better therapy than self-help books, researchers will say this week.Scientists, psychologists(心理学家) and English academics at Liverpool University have foun
15、d that reading the works of the Bard and other classical writers has a beneficial effect on the mind, catches the readers attention and causes moments of self-reflection.Using scanners(扫描仪), they monitored the brain activity of volunteers as they read works by William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth
16、, T.S Eliot and others.They then “translated“ the texts into more “straightforward(通俗易懂的)“, modern language and again monitored the readers brains as they read the words.Scans showed that the more “challenging“ prose(散文) and poetry set off far more electrical activity in the brain than the more pede
17、strian(通俗化的 ) versions.Scientists were able to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and record how it “lit up“ as the readers encountered unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentence structure.This “lighting up“ of the mind lasts longer than the initial electrical spark,
18、shifting the brain to a higher gear, encouraging further reading.The research also found that reading poetry, in particular, increased activity in the right hemisphere(半球 ) of the brain, an area concerned with “autobiographical memory“, helping the reader to reflect on and reappraise their own exper
19、iences in light of what they have read. The academics said this meant the classics were more useful than self-help books.Philip Davis, an English professor who has worked on the study with the universitys magnetic resonance centre, will tell a conference this week: “Serious literature acts like a ro
20、cket-booster to the brain.The research shows the power of literature to shift mental pathways, to create new thoughts, shapes and connections in the young and the elderly alike.31. How do classics such as Shakespeare and Wordsworth benefit the readers?A. They set off far less electrical activity in
21、the brain.B. They light up the mind shorter than the initial electrical spark.C. They shift physical pathways in the young and the elderly.D. They draw readers attention and help make self-examination.32. Why do they “translate“ the texts into more “straightforward“, modern language?A. To prove that
22、 classics are more useful than ordinary versions.B. To show self-help books act like rocket-boosters to the brain.C. To tell serious literature sets off far less electrical activity.D. To make known ordinary versions set off more electrical activity.33. What does the underlined word “encountered“ pr
23、obably mean in the passage?A. found out B. met with C. learned about D. knew about34. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Ordinary Versions Create New ThoughtsB. Modern Language Increases the BrainC. Classics Help Improve the Brain ActivityD. Self-help Books, Rocket-boo
24、stersBBook 1 Elixirwritten by Eric WaltersTwelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes(糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.Book 2
25、 George Washington Carverwritten by Elizabeth MacleodMeet the “Peanut(花生) Specialist”, George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern Unit
26、ed States. See also Macleods Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.Book 3 The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovationswritten by Alootook Ipellie The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.Book 4 Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Ach
27、ievementswritten by Bev SpencerWhat things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline(碱性) batteries and the Blue Box recycling program.Book 5 Newtonand the Time Machinewritten by Michae
28、l McGowanTen-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude. Can he save them before time runs out?35. Which of the following best describes Roths feeling in Book 1?A. Painful. B. C
29、urious. C. Frightened. D. Disappointed.36. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the U.S.37.
30、 In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are .A. Newtons human friendsB. the names of the time machineC. two dinosaursD. the inventions of the time machine38. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by .A. Elizabeth MacleodB. Eric WaltersC. Rocky London & David MacDonaldD
31、. Bev SpencerCInternational Book ClubHave you ever thought of joining a book club and buying new books through the post? Here at the International Book Club, we already have many members buying books from us by mail.Immediate benefits: As a special offer, you may choose any reduced-price books from
32、our new members book list, to the value of $6 in total (plus postage and packing). By doing this, you will save pounds on the publishers prices. Tick the box on your form to order a free watch. If you reply within seven days, we will send you another free gift carefully chosen from our book list by
33、our staff. Order a DVD from the many on offer in our list, at half the recommended retail price.When youve joined:As a member, youll enjoy savings of between 30% and 50% off the publishers price on every book you buy, and whats more, theyll come straight to your door. Your free club magazine arrives
34、 once a month, to keep you up-to-date with the latest best-sellers. This means that every year we offer over 1,000 books to choose from. On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year on our exclusive members website.Being a member:All we are asking you to do while you are a member is to
35、choose four books during your first year. After that, you can decide on the number of books you wish to take.In each of our monthly club magazines, our experienced staff choose a Club Choice booka work of fiction or a reference title which they feel is particularly worth buying, and which is offered
36、 at an extra-special price. However, if you do not want this book, just say so in the space provided on the form. We will always send the book if we do not receive this.So, return your application form today, but hurryits not every day we can make you an offer like this. To apply to become a member,
37、 all you need to do is simply fill in the enclosed form and return it in the postage-paid envelope supplied.Before you know it, your books will be with you. Please dont send any money now, as we will send you your bill with the books. And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide if you wish to
38、 keep the books you have ordered. You should then either return the books or send your payment.39. Which of the following doesnt belong to the benefits of being a club member?A. Get four books for free in the first year.B. Order a free watch.C. Get a gift for nothing.D. Order a DVD at a low price.40
39、. Every month the club provides a free club magazine in order to .A. let readers know the number of books to be soldB. keep readers well informed of recent best-selling booksC. make readers know the clubs developmentD. attract more and more readers to join the club41. If a book is worth $100, how mu
40、ch will a member probably save if he buys one?A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $70.42. After you get your books, you should .A. decide whether to keep them or not within a certain period of timeB. choose whether to keep them or not after you read them carefullyC. express your idea in the space provided in
41、 the bookD. send money to the club at onceDResearchers have developed new software using smartphones GPS and imaging abilities that determine the exact location of distant objects as well as monitor the speed and direction of moving objects. The software could eventually allow smartphone-armed soldi
42、ers to target the location of their enemies. On the home front, the software could be used by everyone, including golfers judging distance to the green and biologists documenting the location of a rare animal without disturbing it.“The great advantage of a smartphone is that it provides so many tool
43、s in a single, readily available, relatively inexpensive package,“ said Wang Qia, a doctoral student who led the development of the software. “For example, on the battlefield, a soldier needs a rangefinder, compass, GPS and other tools to get information before calling in an air strike. With our sof
44、tware, the soldier can have all those instruments in one device that can be purchased off the shelf. When that soldier returns from war, she can use the same software to protect her family by clocking a speeder near her childrens school and catching the criminal on video.“Wang and his colleagues dev
45、eloped their software to locate and track:Targets of known sizeWhen the size of a target is known, a single image is enough to pinpoint the targets location.Targets of unknown sizeIf the exact size of a target is unknown, the software uses two images to triangulate the location of the target.Moving
46、targetsBy taking a short video of a moving target, the smartphone software can calculate how fast the target is moving and in what direction it is going.“Currently, our software is limited by the physical abilities of smartphone hardware, but the devices are improving rapidly,“ Wang said, “We expect
47、 that improvements in GPS accuracy, battery life and camera resolution will allow our software to make even more accurate observations.“43. From Paragraph 1 we can know that the new software can .A. determine the speed of moving objectsB. locate objects in the distance exactlyC. defend soldiers agai
48、nst their enemiesD. help biologists protect rare animals44. The example given by Wang Qia is meant to .A. make an advertisementB. describe the software brieflyC. show the benefits of the softwareD. present the functions of smartphones45. Whats Wang Qias attitude towards the future of the software?A. Casual. B. Optimistic. C. Cautious. D. Flexible.46. What is the best title for the text?A. Wang Qia, a Talented Doctoral Stud
