1、单元质量评估(三)时间：100 分钟 分数：120 分第一部分 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。ATen years ago I used to be very fit.I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends.I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks.In those days I didnt earn very much
2、.I had a job in an office.It wasnt a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed.Then，about eight years ago，I got a much better job.The pay was better，but the hours were a lot longer.I bought a car and drove to work every day.I began to take people out to lunch.And I began to pu
3、t on weight，too.I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didnt have any time for things like those any more.Theres a lot of stress in my job.Perhaps thats why I started drinking more than I used to.For example， I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got
4、 home，but then I started filling my glass to the top， and instead of having one glass，I would have several.I started smoking a lot，too.I never used to smoke at all.Two months ago I had a heart attack.At first I just couldnt believe it.Luckily it wasnt very serious.The doctor advised me to stop smoki
5、ng and to eat less.He also advised me to work less and get more exercise.But I just havent any time！My job takes everything out of me!Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job.Perhaps I could do something as I used to.But if I do that，I wont earn as much.I have a family to support.I have to thi
6、nk of them，too.I just dont know what I should do.What do you think?语篇解读 本文通过讲 述前后不同的工作给作者的健康带来了不同的影响的情况，告诉我们要更加关注自己的健康状态，保持身体健康。1According to the passage，when the author got the better job， which of the following is NOT true?AHe got higher pay.B His working hours werent long.CHe found it very stress
7、ful.DHe had little free time at weekends.解析：细节理解题。由第二段中的“but the hours were a lot longer”可知，作者换了一份好工作后，工作时间比以前长了很多。答案：B2After the author had a heart attack，the doctor advised him_Anot to work any longerB to take a long vacation abroadCto stop smoking and take exerciseDnot to eat out any more解析：细节理解题
8、。由倒数第二段中的“The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less.He also advised me to work less and get more exercise.”可知， “戒烟”和“做运动”是医生向作者提出的建议。答案：C3What can we learn about the author?AThe author is not sure what he should do now.B The author has taken the doctors advice already.CThe author has got
9、 another new job.DThe author feels much better now.解析：推理判断题。由最后一段，特别是其中的“I just dont know what I should do.”可知，作者现在无所适从，不知道该怎么办。答案：ABDo you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor.“But Im just a kid”，you might be！Dont worry about a little
10、 thing like age.For example, one famous inventorBenjamin Franklin got his start when he was only 12.At that young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster.Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!So you dont have to be adult to be an inventor.One thing you do
11、need, though, is something that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination.Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.So what should you do if you have what is a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it.Get input from others about your idea.Then as
12、k them to help you create a working modelcalled a prototype( 原型) of your idea.Once you have a prototype, you can test it.Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought.At other times, though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it eve
13、n better.If your idea is really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it.You will also want an adults help to get a patent for your idea, so that it is protected and cant be stolen by someone else.If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their i
14、nventions：Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11.Its a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink.Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.Chelsea Lanmon
15、received a patent when she was just 8 for the “pocket diaper(尿布 )”， a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.语篇解读 只要你有想象力，喜 欢解决问题，孩子，你就可能成为下一位发明家。4By saying “But Im just a kid”， you probably mean you_Aare too young to achieve anything B can do anything though you
16、 are youngCare old enough to become an inventor Dhave to learn knowledge from other people解析：细节理解题。 由第一段中“Dont worry about a little thing like age.”可知，你这么说是想表明你太小，还不能取得任何成就。答案：A5Kids are most likely to be inventors probably because they_Awould like to make friends with othersB usually work hard at t
17、heir lessons at schoolClike playing all kinds of toys at homeDthink about things in quite different ways解析：细节理解题。 由第二段最后一句“Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.”可知，他 们看待问题和思考问题的方式不同。答案：D6Who invented something that helps the blind to read?AJeannie Low. BBenjamin Franklin.CChel
18、sea Lanmon. DLouis Braille.解析：细节理解题。 由文章倒数第二段“At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.”可知答案。答案：D7Which of the following can be the main idea of this passage?AKids have curiosity and imagination.B There are some world famous inventors.CKids ar
19、e exactly like adults in a way.DIt is possible for kids to be inventors.解析：主旨大意题。 本文通过举例说明了孩子成为发明家的可能性。答案：DCDear John，My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what youve shared about life and positive energy has changed my life.This past year has been one of the hardest for me.
20、I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life.In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasnt until this March that I told myself“no more negativity”as you ta
21、ught readers in your blog.Since then Ive got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive.When people walk in the front door, Im the first face they see, so I smile big when I say “good morning” to them, especially on Mondays.Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with a
22、n open mind.The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.One of the biggest things Ive taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job.Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate about it, I could make my life fulfilling
23、.All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much, John.My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction.Take care!Sincerely，Amber语篇解读 本文是 Amber 写给 John 的一封信，感谢他在博客中所写的那些鼓励的话给她带来的积极影响，以此告诉我们
24、积极的人生态度是可以给我们带来回报的。8Amber wrote the letter mainly to_Aintroduce herself to John Btalk about her bad yearCask for some advice Dexpress her thanks解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“All in all，I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much，John
25、.”可知 Amber写这封信给 John 正是 为了感谢他的博客给 她带来的巨大帮助。故 D正确。答案：D9We can infer from the passage that Amber_Adidnt like her boyfriendB spent a lot of time onlineCwasnt satisfied with her jobDreceived very good education解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第三句“I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted t
26、o do with my life.”可知 过去这段时间里我一直在做一份和我喜欢的事情无关的工作。这说明我 对工作不满意。故 C 正确。答案：C10What is implied about John in the letter?AHe is a very famous writer.B He used to live a very negative life.CHe doesnt like sharing his life stories.DHe likes helping others through writing positive blogs.解析：推理判断题。根据文章第二段“I re
27、ad your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasnt until this March that I told myselfno more negativity as you taught readers in your blog.”可知 John 在博客里让读者不再消极 对待事物了，可知 选 D 项。答案：D11What does Ambers change tell us?APractice makes perfect.B Bad luck doesnt exist long.CA positive at
28、titude is rewarding.DA friend in need is a friend indeed.解析：推理判断题。根据文章第三、四段“The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.”和“Yes ，it was not an important position，but when I was passionate about it，I could make my life fulfilling.”可知正是因为改变了态度，所以我的生活有了很大的改变，我
29、也获得了自己想要的工作。也就是说积极的态度是可以给我们的生活带来回报的。故 C 正确。答案：CDHow fit are your teeth? Are you lazy about brushing them? Never fear: An inventor is on the case.An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited a
30、t the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right(dont forget the insides of the teeth)and make sure you
31、re brushing long enough.“Its kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a day today basis， ” says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone, so developers could, for instance, create a game controlled by your to
32、othbrush.You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth.“We try to make it smart but also fun， ” Serval says.Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father.He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth.They said “yes”，but Serval would find the
33、ir toothbrush heads dry.He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer, from$99 to$199，depending on features.The US.is the first target market.Serval says that one day, itll be possible to replace the brush on
34、 the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera.The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.语篇解读 本文介绍 了一款新型牙刷 Kolibree 的功能以及发明者 Serval 发明这种 产品的原因和目的。12Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush?AIt can sense how users brush their teeth.B It can track users sc
35、hool performance.CIt can detect users fear of seeing a dentist.DIt can help users find their phones.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush, and it lets you track your performance on your phone.”可知这种电子牙刷能够感知到你刷牙用了多长时间，刷得有多么好。故 A 正确。答案：A13What can we learn from Se
36、rvals words in Paragraph 3?AYou will find it enjoyable to see a dentist.B You should see your dentist on a dayto day basis.CYou can brush with the Kolibree as if guided by a dentist.DYoud like a dentist to watch you brush your teeth every day.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“Its kind of like having a dentist actually
37、 watch your brushing on a dayto day basis， says Thomas Serval, the French inventor.”可知使用这款牙刷就像是有一名牙医在看着你是如何刷牙的。故 C 项说 法正确。答案：C14Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun?AIt can be used to update mobile phones.B It can be used to play mobile phone games.CIt can send messages to o
38、ther users.DIt can talk to its developers.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第四段“You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth.We try to make it smart but also fun， Serval says.”可知这款牙刷 还能用来玩游戏，这就更增加了它的趣味性。故 B 正确。答案：B15What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?AHow Serval found out his kids lied to him.B Why Serval
39、thought brushing teeth was necessary.CHow Serval taught his kids to brush their teeth.DWhat inspired Serval to invent the toothbrush.解析：段落大意题。本段主要是叙述 Serval 发明这一物品的原因。根据第一句“Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father.”可知他是 为了 监督孩子更好地刷牙才发明这一产品。故 D 正确。答案：D第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内
40、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。Color is fundamental in home designsomething youll always have in every room.A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms youll love to live in.Do you want a room thats full of life？Professional ？Or are you just looking
41、 for a place to relax after a long day？_16 _，color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.Over the years，there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point._17_，they can get a little complex.But good news is that therere really only
42、 three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home：the small ones，the medium ones，and the large ones.18_Theyre the little spots of color like throw pillows，mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms.Less tiring than painting your walls and less expen
43、sive than buying a colorful sofa，small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas， dinner tables or bookshelves._19_They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones，and they have a more powerful
44、 effect on the feeling of a space.The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls， ceilings，and floors.Whether youre looking at wallpaper or paint，the time，effort and relative expense put into it are significant._20_AWhile all of them are usefulB Whatever youre looking forCIf youre experim
45、enting with a colorDSmall color choices are the ones were most familiar withE Its not really a good idea to use too many small color piecesFSo it pays to be sure，because you want to get it right the first timeGColor choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways答案：16.B 17.
46、A 18.D 19.G 20.F第二部分 语言知识运用(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。Looking back on my childhood, I will never forget one thing.That was the _21_ I got every time I read a new book.I couldnt get enough books.I progressed through school with rel
47、ative ease, with books _22_ the way.Until I reached high school, there were no real academic _23_ available to me.I needed a class where my intelligence would be _24_ .In the first year in high school, I _25_ APAdvanced Placement (大学预修课程 )This was what I had been _26_It was intended for anyone who w
48、as _27_， but the most common students were those in the second year of high school.I began attending my first AP course, world history.The course was quite _28_As a result, I had to _29_ to keep up with the other students.There was a moment of _30_ or self doubt.The only person that could _31_ me was myself.So throughout the year I _32_ myself to study hard.At the end of the year, my _33_ was not the highest of the class, but that did not _34_ .If I had taken the _35_ course, I would have been guaranteed an A, but that was not what I _36_There are no regular c
