1、单元综合测评.阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)AAfter leaving Vancouver Airport，I got on the Skytrain to downtown Vancouver.Id hardly sat down when two local ladies got on the train，sat next to me and started chatting with me.When I got to Burrard Station，I asked a passerby for directions to my hotel.He took a
2、 lot of time to explain it to me.But I still got confused and had to ask another passerby for directions.This time I was guided along the street practically to the door of my hotel.So far，after just 45 minutes in Vancouver ，Id met four Vancouverites (温哥华人)，all of whom were unbelievably friendly and
3、helpful.Before I came to Canada，I was told Canadians were friendly.Well，thats really true.When I arrived at my hotel，it was 4：00 pm and I only had one day to explore Vancouver，so after admiring the harbour views from my hotel room，I had a quick shower，cast one more longing glance at the bed， and the
4、n stepped out into the bright Vancouver sunshine.It was a sunny spring day.I planned to visit Stanley Park，just a tenminute walk from my hotel，so I took a bike from Spokes Bicycle Rentals and cycled through the park， stopping every few meters to take photos，admire the wildlife and watch the locals e
5、njoying the sunshine.As a traveler，one can walk，bike，or go roller skating around Vancouvers Stanley Park.Its a popular local hangout (某人常去的地方) whether you want to sunbathe or pose for your wedding photos.I could have hung out in Stanley Park until dusk，but I had to keep moving as two friends and som
6、e Vancouver locals were meeting me at the hotel at 6：00 pm.So I had to leave to meet them.If you are interested in my time in Canada，come back to my blog tomorrow.【语篇解读】 作者向我们讲述了他在温哥华的一段旅行经历。1When the writer was on the train to downtown Vancouver，_.Ahe offered to talk with two womenBhe asked some st
7、rangers for directionsCtwo local women kept talking with each otherDtwo local women left him a friendly impression【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“two local ladies got on the train， sat next to me and started chatting with me”以及第二段的“So far，after just 45 minutes in Vancouver，Id met four Vancouverites(温哥华人)，all of
8、 whom were unbelievably friendly and helpful.”可知在火车上，两个当地的女人给作者留下了非常友好的印象。【答案】 D2Why didnt the writer take a good rest after arriving at his hotel?ABecause he had to meet two friends immediately.BBecause he found it hard to fall asleep in the daytime.CBecause he wasnt tired after having a good sleep
9、 in the train.DBecause he wanted to have more time to explore Vancouver.【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“I only had one day to explore Vancouver.”可知作者没有在旅馆里好好休息是因为想多些时间在 Vancouver 玩。【答案】 D3What would the writer do at night?ASpend time with two friends and some locals.BGo to visit some friends at their home.CKeep
10、 hanging out in Stanley Park.DTake a good rest at his hotel alone.【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段的“but I had to keep moving as two friends and some Vancouver locals were meeting me at the hotel at 6：00 pm.So I had to leave to meet them”可推断作者晚上会跟两个朋友和一些本地人待在一起。【答案】 A4What is this passage mainly about?AThe writers
11、 impression of Canadians.BThe writers visit to Vancouver，Canada.CWhy the writer enjoyed his trip to Canada.DThe writers most unforgettable experience.【解析】 主旨大意题。作者主要向我们讲述了他在温哥华的旅行经历，故选 B。【答案】 BBOnly a few people in Toronto have the luck to live within walking distance from their workplace.For the re
12、st of us，commuting (乘车上下班 ) is a rather unpleasant daily necessity.So how do you avoid a traffic jam in Toronto? You can do it in the old way and listen to one of the radio stations that give regular updates about the traffic situation in Torontos streets.Seeing the big picture of Torontos traffic a
13、nd knowing when and where heavy traffic occurs is a must.From my own experience，there are situations where a quick decision can help you make it in time for an event or a meeting.Thats why we prepared three short videos showing the overall traffic situation in Toronto from dawn to night.You can clic
14、k them and watch.With the help of “Google Maps”，where you can watch the live traffic density all over the world and average traffic data based on past conditions，we were able to provide you with traffic maps for a typical (平常的) Friday.Friday traffic in Toronto is quite fast in the early morning，with
15、 only a few hot spots showing up at the major junctions (交叉点) at 7：00 am.The morning traffic jam starts light at 7：30 and the traffic gradually slows down to reach a breaking point at 8：30.The roads are quite free afterwards， only Allen Road is likely to be jammed around lunchtime from 11：30 am to 1
16、2：00 noon.It comes as no surprise that Friday afternoon brings heavy traffic as early as 1：30 pm，mainly on the Don Valley Parkway.You wont have a good time getting away from the city from 4：00 pm to 6：30 pm，as there is a good chance to get caught in a traffic jam.The traffic in Toronto is quite heav
17、y on a Friday night.I hope you will have a nice Friday night in the city and a safe journey home this Friday!【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了多伦多的交通情况。5By saying “commuting is a rather unpleasant daily necessity”，the writer refers to the fact that _.Abuses are usually very crowdedBthey are often stuck in traffic jamsC
18、they have to travel a long way to workDthey usually cannot do anything on the way to work【解析】 推理判断题。本文主要是讲多伦多的交通堵塞情况，作者说上班的路上不是很愉快，是因为堵车的缘故。【答案】 B6According to Paragraph 2，when you are in a traffic jam，you should _.Ado nothing but to wait patientlyBreport your situation to a radio stationCrelax and
19、enjoy some good radio programsDmake a quick decision and find another way to go【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“From my own experience，there are situations where a quick decision can help you make it in time for an event or a meeting.”可知应选 D。【答案】 D7What is the last paragraph mainly about?AWhat the traffic in Toron
20、to is like for a typical Friday.BHow to avoid heavy traffic on Friday.CWhy the traffic is terrible on Friday.DWhat “Google Maps” can do for us.【解析】 主旨大意题。通读末段，可知主要是讲多伦多周五的交通情况，故选 A。【答案】 A8Where is this passage taken from?AA TV program.BA radio program.CA website.DA travel booklet.【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“Y
21、ou can click them and watch.”可推断本文来源于某个网站。【答案】 CCWhen I first started to learn Spanish at the age of 12，I knew I would want to live in Spain as an adult.Something drew me here，powerfully.I pursued a Spanish degree and spent my third year studying in Spain.At first，the difference in working culture r
22、eally struck me.People work very long a dayusually from 9：00 am to 7：00 pm.But theyll always take time for a decent lunch break or to enjoy a coffee at a caf.Theres none of that miserable business of stuffing a sandwich at your desk at 1：00 pm as in Britain.I have also found it difficult to get used
23、 to the late nights.People are out at restaurants with their kids at 11：00 pm，and toprating television programmes are on at 1：00 am.It is a sleepless nation，but they have got used to it from a young age.Most foreign people，of course，are in a daze for the first few months.I still drop_off at 11：00 pm
24、，when the nights just getting started.Spanish guys are much more confident than the British.Theyll chat you up，theyre outspoken and they go after what they want.They say the macho (富有大男子气概的) culture has changed a lot.You can see this in the ads for family violence hotlines (热线) on Spanish television
25、.Spain has a horrible record for it，but when I was here in 2009，it wasnt talked about.Theres a sense that the nation is growing up when it comes to gender politics.The Spanish cant make a decent cup of tea，and I miss my friends and family， but thats it.I enjoy my life here very much.【语篇解读】 作者通过自己的亲身
26、体验，向我们介绍了西班牙人的一些生活方式。9What do we know about the writer?AHe stayed in Spain for one year for his job.BHe wasnt interested in learning Spanish at first.CHe enjoyed his life in Spain very much.DHe got used to the night life in Spain very quickly.【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“I enjoy my life here very much.”可知，作者很
27、喜欢他在西班牙的生活。【答案】 C10We know that in Spain _.Apeople usually have a nice cup of tea at noonBpeople dont spend much time on their workCpeople usually have a sandwich for lunch at workDpeople usually take a good break from work at noon【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“But theyll always take time for a decent lunch brea
28、k or to enjoy a coffee at a caf.”可知应选 D。【答案】 D11What does the underlined part “drop off” in Paragraph 3 mean?AFall asleep.BGo out.CStay up.DStand up.【解析】 词义猜测题。根据 still 的语境，可知作者是说即使现在，他也在晚上十一点就“睡着”了。【答案】 A12It is implied in Paragraph 4 that _.Awomen in Spain are not allowed to workBSpanish guys are
29、not as macho as beforeCSpanish guys are not as confident as beforeDpeople in Spain dont care about family violence【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段的“the macho (富有大男子气概的) culture has changed a lot”“but when I was here in 2009，it wasnt talked about”及“the nation is growing up”可知现在西班牙男人的大男子主义已经不像以前那样严重了。【答案】 BD 【导学号：322
30、22053】Nelson Mandela was a South African political activist who spent over 20 years in prison.He was released in 1990，and， four years later，was elected the first leader of a democratic (民主的) South Africa.He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.He is considered the father of a democratic South A
31、frica and widely admired for his ability to bring together a nation.Nelson Mandela is one of the most admired political leaders of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries.Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei，South Africa on July 18,1918.He was the son of a local leader.Nelson was a good student and q
32、ualified with a law degree in 1942.During his time at university，Mandela became increasingly aware of the racial inequality and injustice faced by nonwhite people in Africa.In 1943，he decided to join the African National Congress (ANC) and actively took part in the struggle against apartheid (种族隔离)I
33、n 1956，Mandela along with several other members of the ANC，was arrested.In 1963，he was again arrested and put on trial.In prison the conditions were very bad.However，Mandela was highly disciplined (遵守纪律的)He studied and did exercise every day.He also created friendships with some of the guards.He lat
34、er said these years of prison life were a period of great learning，even if painful.Mandela retired from the presidency in 1999.In his later years，ill health curtailed (剥夺) his public life.However，he did speak out on certain issues.Mandela was married three times，raised six children，and had 17 grandc
35、hildren.He died on 5 December,2013 with his family at his side after a long illness.He was 95.【语篇解读】 纳尔逊曼德拉是南非的第一任总统，他是反对种族隔离的斗士，并因此度过了长时间的监狱生活。纳尔逊曼德拉是二十世纪和二十一世纪最受崇拜的政治领袖之一。13What happened to Nelson Mandela in 1994?AHe was arrested.BHe won the Nobel Peace Prize.CHe was released from prison.DHe was e
36、lected president of a democratic South Africa.【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.was released in 1990，and， four years later，was elected.”可知，曼德拉 1994 年被选为南非共和国的总统。【答案】 D14What can we learn from the second paragraph?AHis father didnt send him to university.BHis exam results werent very good.CHe majored in law at uni
37、versity.DHe was forced to join the ANC.【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“.qualified with a law degree.”可知曼德拉大学时主修的专业是法律。【答案】 C15What did Nelson Mandela think of his prison life?APainful and lonely.BLonely and embarrassing.CPainful but important.DRelaxing and hopeful.【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句话“He later said these years
38、of prison life were a period of great learning，even if painful.”可知曼德拉认为虽然监狱生活很痛苦，却让他学到了很多东西。【答案】 C.阅读填句(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)Africa is a very diverse land with many different tribes.One tradition that many of these groups share is painting or marking their bodies and faces in color.They do this fo
39、r many reasons.Some marks are used to identify people as part of a group. 16 Lets look at some different examples of body painting.17 Among the Masai of East Africa，when men are old enough to marry and make decisions for their people，they participate in a special ceremony in which they paint their h
40、eads and faces red.This ceremony takes place every seven to fourteen years，so there is not an exact age for participating in it.The Samburu，also from East Africa，like to paint their faces and hair red because they think it looks attractive.18 To show that he has killed a lion，a man will paint his bo
41、dy with a natural white material，making special marks to represent this accomplishment.The Masai men also use this white to show that they are no longer boys and are considered adults.One quite unusual example of face painting is done by the Wodaabe people of West Africa.Once a year，they have a beau
42、ty contest for men. 19 Then they add white and black circles and lines.Black paint is used near the eyes and on the lips to draw attention to the whiteness of their eyes and teeth，which the Wodaabe consider most beautiful. 20 As you travel，enjoy the beautiful and bright colors of Africa.ARed is the
43、common color in body painting because it often represents health and long life.BOther marks are used for ceremonies such as weddings and during times of war.CThe ceremony expresses hope for rain.DThe Masai men also have a unique way of showing that they are brave.EThe women then decide which man the
44、y like best.FThe men pretend to fight each other.GThe men paint their faces yellow and red.【答案】 1620 BADGE.完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meeting. I knew what it_21_to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I_22_running and jumping.
45、 When I was_23_， I_24_my promise and went on.As the time came near，I felt quite_25_. On the first day I_26_the fourth place in the 1500m race， but it was for from_27_because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting2508 relay race.I would run the last leg for my learn.With a shot， t
46、he race began.All the students were_28_for their team.The competition was so_29_that I began to feel nervous.Before my came，my team was_30_the others.Even worse，I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to_31_it._32_after that，there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible.Just wh
47、en I was coming close to the finish line，my legs_33_.Then my promise came to mind again and_34_me on.To my_35_，I was the first to cross the finish line!_36_，I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not_37_at all.My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly.
48、I had won the prize as their_38_.From the sport meeting，I learnt things are not so difficult as they_39_to be.Just try your best without for and you might be surprised at the_40_.【语篇解读】 本文叙述了作者为了参加学校的运动会，积极去锻炼做准备，在运动会上，在他的队落后的情况下，自己不气馁，在心底里给自己打起鼓励，最后他的队取得了第一名的好成绩。作者最后总结出：只要自己尽了最大的努力也许有个想不到的好结果。21A.mattered BheldCmeant Dbrought【解析】 根据下文“I got up very early to prepare for it.”可知，作者知道这对他意味着什么。meant 意味着。故选 C。【答案】 C22A.exercised BpracticedCchose Dtried【解析】 根据上文“I got up very early to prepare for it”可知，作者练习跑，跳。practice 练习。故选 B。【答案】 B23A.tired BworkingClazy Ddete
