1、综合能力测评( 三)Unit 3 本套试卷分为第卷(选择题 )和第卷(非选择题) 两部分。第卷60分，第卷40 分，共100分。考试时间90 分钟。第卷 (选择题 共60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)AClowns have been around for a long time. They not only make us laugh at the circus but they used to make the king and his followers laugh in court. The earliest of these fun
2、makers are called “fools”. In Greek and Roman times these fools dressed up like clowns do today with painted faces and funny costumes. They danced around the stage and did things to make people laugh as clowns do in circuses today. By medieval times every court had its fools. Fools wore bright colou
3、rs and had bells on their shoes and their hats. They were not really meant to be foolish and often they would say wise and sensible things to the king which nobody else was brave enough to say. The king never got cross with the fool as this was his job. He was meant to be both wise and foolish and t
4、ry to make the situation in court less serious. Of course people wanted to have their own kind of fool and shows developed in the 1500s in which fools (or Zanies) performed to make the crowd laugh. This kind of entertainment became so popular that it started a special kind of drama in Italy called C
5、ommedia del Arte which gradually turned into our comedy programmes today. When you watch the antics of Charlie Chaplin or Rowan Atkinson, you are watching a kind of comedy that is directly descended from the fools of ancient Rome and Greece. 1 How do clowns entertain people? ABy their clothes, makeu
6、p and the way they act.BBy their clothes, songs and the way they talk. C By their amusing voices and gestures. DBy their amusing talk and gestures. 2 Where did fools first give performances? AAt fairs. BIn royal courts in Europe.C In shows in ancient Greece and Rome. DIn different towns in Europe.3
7、When did the Commedia del Arte begin to develop? ABefore the fifth century. C Around the tenth century. BDuring the Middle Ages. DIn the sixteenth century.4 People of all languages could understand the Commedia del Arte because _. Athe Zanies spoke different languages Bthe Zanies expressed ideas thr
8、ough gestures C they had interpreters at their shows Dthey used a special kind of language B“How are you？ ” is a nice question. Its a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “How are you？” is also a very unusual question. Its a question that often doesnt have an answer. T
9、he person who asks “How are you？” hopes to hear the answer “Fine.”， even if the persons friend isnt fine. The reason is that “How are you？” isnt really a question and “Fine.” isnt really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying “Hello！” or “Hi！”Sometimes, people also dont say exactly what the
10、y mean. For example, when someone asks “Do you agree？” ， the other person might be thinking, “No, I disagree. I think youre wrong” But it isnt very polite to disagree strongly, so the other person might say “Im not sure” Its a nice way to say that you dont agree with someone.People also dont say exa
11、ctly what they are thinking when they finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “Ive to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives excuses, “Someone is at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real,
12、or they might not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesnt want to talk any more, but it isnt polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesnt hurt the other person.When they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people often dont say exactly
13、what they are thinking. Its an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and its also part of the game of language.5 When a person in the United States asks “How are you？”， he or she wants to hear “_”AHow are you? BHello! C I dont know. DFine.6 When a person wants to disagree with some
14、one, it is polite to say “_”AYoure wrong. I disagree. BIm not sure.C Im sure I disagree. DNo, I disagree.7 When a person says “Ive to go now. Someone is at the door.”， he or she may be _Agiving an excuse Bhurting someones feelingC talking to a person at the door Dgoing to another place8 One of the r
15、ules of the game of language is probably “_”AAlways say what you mean.BDont disagree with people.C Never say exactly what youre thinking.DBeing polite is the best policy.CChina news, Beijing, February 9Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions between property developers and ordin
16、ary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8，000 yuan per square metre, while in China, it is even higher than that in the United
17、States. This shows that there are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate markets, the International Finance News reported. Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted to the renminbi, is about 8，000 yuan per square metre, the houses in the US are not sold
18、in terms of building areas, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8， 000 yuan per square metre. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shangh
19、ai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than that in the US. The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate markets do have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses cannot be compared with houses in the US in terms of building quality, environmen
20、t and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American peoples average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that is sold in the US? At the beginning of 2007, Chinese governmen
21、t issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate(控制) the real estate market by raising taxes on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands to property developers. At the same time, the gover
22、nment should allow people to build more houses through various fundraising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered. 9 What is the average housing price per square metre in C
23、hina? A8 ，000 yuan. B10 ，000 yuan.C 7，000 yuan. DIts not mentioned.10 Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the average housing price in China is even higher than that in the United States?AChinese houses cannot be compared with houses in the US in terms of building quality, environm
24、ent and supporting facilities.BAmerican peoples average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people.C The houses in the US are not sold in terms of building areas, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses.DThere are more people who need houses in China.
25、11 What is the main idea of this passage?AThe housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to prevent it.BThere are some bubbles in Chinese real estate markets.C The average housing price in China is even higher than that in the United States.DChinese government i
26、ssued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.12 How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices?AFour. BThree. CFive. DTwo.DSometimes two very different individuals(个体) become the best friends. For example, who could have thought that a sp
27、ider would become friends with a pig? But in American writer EB.Whites novel Charlottes Web, this is exactly what happens.Wilbur the pig grows up in a barn(谷仓) and makes many friends, including a spider called Charlotte. One day a sheep tells Wilbur that he will finally be served up as dinner. But C
28、harlotte decides to save her friend. To help Wilbur, Charlotte writes words like “terrific” “radiant” and “humble” on her web to praise Wilbur. This makes the farmer believe that is too important to kill. Wilbur is saved, but Charlotte is so tired that she dies.The book was first published in 1952.
29、In over 60 years Charlotte has become one of the most famous spiders of all time. She teaches us about love and promise. “She is very, very loving under that ugly look， ” said Peter F. Neumeyer, writer of The Annotated Charlottes Web.The books success drew the attention of Hollywood filmmakers. Howe
30、ver, they wanted a happier ending. White was strongly against this idea and as a result the film, like the book, ends with Charlottes death.Jen Doll, reporter of The Atlantic, believes that “death is part of life”. She says this is one of the main messages of the book.As Charlotte tells Wilbur, “You
31、 have been my friend. That in itself is a wonderful thing. I wove(织) my webs for you because I like you. After all, whats a life, anyway? Were born, we live a little while and then we die. A spiders life cant help being something of a mess(杂乱), with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you
32、, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a little. God knows anyones life can stand a little of that.”13 Which of the following about the story is TRUE?AIts a good example of how differences make us different.BIt encourages children to love their family and friends.C The farmer kills Wilbur as dinn
33、er.DCharlotte is loving and helpful although she is ugly.14 What is the disagreement about Charlottes Web between Hollywood filmmakers and White?AHow Charlotte makes friends with Wilbur.BHow to make Charlotte lovely.C Whether Charlotte should die.DWhether Wilbur should be killed.15 In the last parag
34、raph, Charlottes main message is that _Alife could be boring and troublesomeBfriendship is more important than lifeC dying for a good cause is worthwhileDlife is like a web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。A strong imagination does children a lot of good. The following
35、are 5 benefits of encouraging childrens imagination._16_As children play different roles, they explore relationships between family members, friends and coworkers and learn more about them. For example, playing a doctor, they imagine how doctors care for their patients; playing a house, they learn m
36、ore about how parents feel about their children.Build selfconfidence. Young children have very little control over their lives. Imagining oneself as a builder of tall buildings or a superhero defending the planet is giving power to a child. _17_Help intellectual(智力的) growth. _18_Children who can see
37、 a kings castle in a mound(堆) of sand are learning to think in an abstract(抽象的) way. This skill is important in school._19_Kids who play with their friends do a lot of talking. This helps increase their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and communication skills.Work out fears. _20_When children
38、 roleplay about the big, bad monster under the bed, they gain a sense of control over him and he doesnt seem so big or so bad.ADevelop social skills.BPractise language skills.C Be willing to share.DIt helps them develop confidence in their abilities.E. Imagination can help children help each other.F
39、. Using the imagination is the beginning of abstract thought.G. Playing roles can help children work out their fears and worries.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1 分，满分20 分)I had arrived at the airport about 30 minutes before the checkin. It had been a very _21_three days for me with lots of meetings. So I was glad to
40、 have the _22_ time to make my notes on what I _23_ to do the following day. But then came the _24_ that my flight had to be _25_ because there was a problem with the plane.As I sat waiting for my _26_to be called, I reflected on my last meeting of the day. It was not a business meeting but rather a
41、 very enjoyable _27_ with an old business friend I had not seen for over 12 years. Our lunch was spent recalling times going by _28_ filling each other in on what had happened in our lives over the last 12 years. We both laughed and smiled as we recalled the good times and the great experiences we h
42、ad _29_ together. At the end of our time together, we both said how much we had _30_ it and that we must do it again.It was great to have this additional time to replay in my _31_ what we had talked about. I realized just how important it is to have regular _32_of the good times in our life. I was l
43、ucky enough to have had the chance to take a short _33_ and reflect on the good things that had happened in my life over 12 years.It was somewhat like looking at an old photo album _34_ in a cupboard in your house. There before your eyes are lots of wonderful _35_ that take you back to times and pla
44、ces, and most importantly to those people who are in the _36_My flight home was finally _37_ three hours later. I smiled as I_38_ the plane and realized that I was not at all _39_ about the delay in the flight, as I had been able to spend the time _40_on the good times from days going by.21 A.import
45、ant Bbusy Cquick Duseful 22 A.pleasant Bsatisfying Cvaluable Dextra23 A.had Bfailed Cneeded Dasked24 A.announcement Bdeclaration Copening Dspeech25 A.waited Bcancelled Ctaken Ddelayed26 A.flight Bturn Cname Dorder27 A.negotiation Blunch Cparty Dchat28 A.as well Bexcept for Cas well as Din addition29
46、 A.spent Bmet Cmanaged Dshared30 A.got Benjoyed Cmade Dpaid31 A.thought Bspirit Cflight Dmind32 A.time Bplans Creminders Dremains33 A.way Bcut Cmethod Dbreak34 A.stored away Bput on Cset aside Dgiven out35 A.celebrations Bmemories Cawards Dpresents36 A.cupboard Bbooks Cchildhood Dphotos37 A.shouted
47、Bphoned Ccalled Dcommanded38 A.left Bboarded Cjumped Dreached39 A.upset Bhappy Ccrazy Dsurprised40 A.taking Bseizing Creflecting Dbringing第卷 (非选择题 共40分).语法填空(共10小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。In the early times some people learned 41. _ (grow) crops and raise animals for food. They were the first farmers.Since 42. _ (sixteen) century, the word farm has meant agricultural land. But a much older meaning of the word f
