1、精读单元测试Level 3 Unit 5ListeningDirections: There are ten statements in this section. Number 1 to 6 are based on the main text while the rest are based on the passage in Reading Activity. Listen carefully and decide if each of the following is true or false. (10 points)1.True False In the boys eyes, th
2、ere was nothing that mother couldnt do.正确答案：T得分：0 分2.True False After the family moved to town, mother spent six months in college to get the qualification in childcare and then opened a day nursery.正确答案：F得分：0 分3.True False Mother was on top of the world when she got a job at the radio station, and
3、the boy admired her mothers ability a great deal.正确答案：F得分：0 分4.True False After losing the job at the radio station, mother sold dried food in a store.正确答案：F得分：0 分5.True False The son was a little bit sad to find from her mothers tears that his mother was also vulnerable.正确答案：F得分：1 分6.True False The
4、 son kept his mothers old green typewriter in his office in order to remind himself that everyone would fail in one time or another.正确答案：F得分：0 分7.True False The authors mother died in Chungking, China, when she was two months old.正确答案：F得分：1 分8.True False Other than the picture which showed a sweet-f
5、aced young woman of 20, with dark eyes and black curly hair, the author knew little about her mother.正确答案：T得分：1 分9.True False Requested by the author, the woman in the train told her a story about her mother and the reason why she left her hometown.正确答案：F得分：1 分10.True False The author knew from the
6、womans description that her mother was loved and still remembered by her student.正确答案：T得分：0 分Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read fo
7、r the second time, you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (10 points)There are many pare
8、nting styles. Yours may differ from your own parents, your siblings, or your 11 . There is no right or wrong parenting style. If you are teaching your children basic 12 and good citizenship, you have already won half the 13 . There are some basic 14 qualities that are necessary for children to devel
9、op into good citizens and role models. 15 these values in your children will provide them with a strong 16 on which they can base their lives and build their futures.Children who are taught to be honest and 17 will not only grow up to be successful adults, 18 even if it is not the easiest way. Child
10、ren should also be taught fairness. 19 , and learning to not cast blame will put your child on the path to responsible adulthood and teach the value of friendship. Learning to respect others includes 20 .11.正确答案：neighbors得分：0 分12.正确答案：values得分：0 分13.正确答案：battle得分：0 分14.正确答案：character得分：0 分15.正确答案：In
11、stilling得分：0 分16.正确答案：foundation得分：0 分17.正确答案：reliable得分：0 分18.正确答案：they will also become courageous and learn to do the honorable thing得分：0 分19.正确答案：Taking turns, playing by the rules, learning to listen to others opinions with an open mind得分：0 分20.正确答案：having a broad mind, making sensible decision
12、s, and solving problems peacefully得分：0 分Reading ComprehensionDirections: There are two passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices. Click on the best choice. (20 points)Passage OneIn the United States, Mothers Da
13、y started nearly 150 years ago in 1857, when Anna Jarvis organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community. She called it “Mothers Work Day.“ Fifteen years later, Julia Ward Howe, a Boston poet, organized a day for mothers dedicated to peace. It is a landmark in the histo
14、ry of Mothers Day.Anna M. Jarvis is believed to bring about the official celebration of Mothers Day. Her campaign to establish such a holiday began as a remembrance of her mother, Anna Jarvis, who died in 1905 and who had, in the late 19th century, tried to establish “Mothers Friendship Days“ as a w
15、ay to heal the scars (创伤) of the Civil War. Anna began to influence famous businessmen and politicians to support her campaign to create a special day to honor mothers. On May 10, 1908, the anniversary (周年纪念) of her mothers death, a memorial service was held to celebrate Mothers Day. There Anna hand
16、ed out her mothers favorite flower, the white carnation (康乃馨). In 1914, Annas hard work paid off when Woodrow Wilson signed a bill recognizing Mothers Day as a national holiday. At first, people observed Mothers Day by attending church, writing letters to their mothers, and eventually, by sending ca
17、rds, presents, and flowers. With the increasing gift-giving activity related to Mothers Day, Anna Jarvis became very angry. She believed that the beauty of the day was being polluted by greed and profit. In 1923, she filed a lawsuit (诉讼) to stop a Mothers Day festival, and was even arrested for dist
18、urbing the peace at a meeting selling carnations for a war mothers group. She regretted ever starting the mothers day tradition. Despite Jarviss fears, Mothers Day has sprung up in the United States. In fact, the second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telep
19、hone lines record their highest traffic, as sons and daughters everywhere take advantage of this day to honor and to express appreciation of their mothers.21.“Mothers Work Day“ was organized in order _.A.to praise those mothers who made some contribution to peaceB.to make people realize the bad heal
20、th conditions in a communityC.to remember the mothers who had diedD.to honor all the working mothers正确答案：B得分：2 分22.Anna Jarvis _.A.liked red carnations the most of all the flowersB.was the first to advocate setting aside a special day as Mothers DayC.saw the end of the American Civil WarD.launched a
21、 campaign to improve the health conditions正确答案：C得分：2 分23.In the U.S, Mothers Day was first celebrated in _.A.1857B.1872C.1908D.1914正确答案：C得分：0 分24.Anna Jarvis regretted starting the Mothers Day tradition mainly because _.A.she was arrested for disturbing the peace at a meeting on Mothers DayB.she got
22、 involved in a lawsuit because of the celebration of Mothers DayC.the commercialization of the holiday spoilt its original intentionD.both A and B正确答案：C得分：0 分25.Which of the following is NOT true about Mothers Day in the USA?A.Mothers Day has suddenly become very popular in the USA in a very short p
23、eriod of time. B.Even today many people write letters to mothers to express their gratitude on Mothers Day.C.Giving presents is widely practiced as a part of the celebration of Mothers Day.D.Many people invite their mothers to have dinner at a restaurant on Mothers Day.正确答案：B得分：2 分Passage TwoAmong a
24、ll the changes resulting from the massive entry of women into the work force, the transformation that has occurred in the women themselves is not the least important. They see themselves in a new light, for they have discovered that they can do just as well as men in any profession. Some of them hav
25、e gone to the top, which has given women pride and self-confidence. Of course, the picture is not perfect. In the first place, a very large number of women do not even try to enter “male“ professions because they lack the necessary training or because they are not bold enough to take risks on new pa
26、ths. For one woman executive or one woman judge, there are still countless typists and saleswomen who struggle through their day without any sense of victory. Besides, many of their braver sisters, who are daring to compete with men in higher fields, find that male opposition is still strong, and th
27、at society is still ready to explain a womans success by reasons that have nothing to do with her intelligence. Still, the fact remains that women are now free to enter any career that attracts them; the situation has improved, and the tide is not likely to turn back.26.The changes in the women have
28、 been brought about by _.A.womens participation in workB.some women who participate in important workC.mens encouragementD.lack of labor force正确答案：A得分：0 分27.According to the author, “the picture is not perfect“ because _.A.a large number of women do not dare to compete with men in higher fieldsB.men
29、 offer strong oppositionC.society looks down upon womenD.all of the above正确答案：D得分：2 分28.Only a small number of women have entered “male“ professions because _.A.most women are content with less important workB.many women lack courage or necessary trainingC.women are generally not as able as menD.mos
30、t women cannot free themselves from housework正确答案：B得分：2 分29.How does society view a womans success in her career?A.It proves that women are as intelligent as men.B.It has resulted from reasons other than her intelligence.C.Women are beginning to see themselves in a new light.D.Women should be encour
31、aged to take up more jobs in higher fields.正确答案：B得分：0 分30.The authors attitude about the womens situation can be described as _.A.pessimisticB.indifferentC.optimisticD.conservative正确答案：C得分：0 分Vocabulary and StructureDirections: Each of the following sentences is provided with four choices. Choose th
32、e one that best completes the sentence. (60 points)31.The villagers built banks of earth to _ the flood waters.A.hold backB.tuck upC.skip overD.rack with正确答案：A得分：2 分32.It was reported that the suspect _ the 9:30 a.m. flight to Paris.A.skippedB.boardedC.enrolledD.broadened正确答案：B得分：2 分33.The companys
33、top meeting didnt _ until midnight.A.break inB.break downC.break upD.break away正确答案：C得分：0 分34.I felt what I imagined Katherine must be feeling: _, lost and forgotten.A.loneB.aloneC.alongD.lonely正确答案：D得分：2 分35.The cottages harmonize well with the _.A.mountainB.landscapeC.lakeD.spot正确答案：B得分：0 分36.Ther
34、es some doubt _ regarding whether he is telling the truth or not.A.in my mindB.into my mindC.off my mindD.within my mind正确答案：A得分：2 分37.Whats the matter? Nothing important. Just _ a snake crawled over my feet.A.whatB.whichC.thatD.because正确答案：C得分：0 分38.The young couple _ of money every month. They can
35、not save a single penny.A.comes outB.helps outC.reaches outD.runs out正确答案：D得分：2 分39.Patience is the _ to put up with people you dont like at all.A.responsibilityB.abilityC.dependabilityD.disability正确答案：B得分：2 分40.Sometimes they want to know more, particularly about what they can do and what documents
36、 they can show to _ for a visa.A.qualifyB.intensifyC.identifyD.justify正确答案：A得分：0 分41.Something must have amused Jim _ today; he came home grinning from ear to ear.A.in effectB.at workC.in actionD.in fact正确答案：B得分：0 分42.He would rather have a bedroom to _ than share with his brother.A.himB.oneselfC.hi
37、mselfD.herself正确答案：C得分：2 分43.When you have a language degree, people _ that you can speak the language fluently.A.consumeB.insureC.resumeD.assume正确答案：D得分：0 分44.There was a _ rush to get everything ready for the unexpected inspection from the superiors.A.ecstaticB.franticC.sensationalD.cranky正确答案：B得分
38、：0 分45.The auto-makers _ a lot of cars which were unsafe.A.recalledB.renovatedC.recollectedD.remembered正确答案：A得分：2 分46.Our _ with the old man has dropped.A.responseB.relianceC.correspondenceD.memento正确答案：C得分：0 分47.Do your homework, so that you are fully prepared to discuss every aspect and _ to every
39、 question and comment.A.correspondB.reactC.replyD.respond正确答案：D得分：0 分48.Hes the one man who can _ you out of your difficulty.A.removeB.freeC.helpD.make正确答案：C得分：2 分49.Some of her remarks were quite hurtful but I decided to make light of them rather than to _ other people present.A.hoaxB.embarrassC.ba
40、tterD.shatter正确答案：B得分：0 分50.According to the UN Human Development _, of the 175 nations in the world, Nigeria is ranked second from the bottom.A.IndexB.SuffixC.PrefixD.Preface正确答案：A得分：0 分51.The old empty house soon went to _ and ruin.A.destructionB.vineC.damageD.rack正确答案：D得分：0 分52.There are soldiers
41、 _ guard at the gate to prevent anyone getting in or out.A.onB.againstC.underD.from正确答案：A得分：0 分53.Rose was not allowed to _ in the Life Saving Course because she was under age.A.involveB.enrollC.engageD.list正确答案：B得分：0 分54.People who go to a _ Western dinner party for the first time may be surprised
42、by table manners in Western culture.A.modernB.formerC.formalD.full-time正确答案：C得分：2 分55.People should not be forced to _ living when the conditions of life have become unbearable.A.catch onB.take onC.put onD.go on正确答案：D得分：0 分56.We supply missing _ for customers.A.issuesB.publishersC.journalistsD.memen
43、toes正确答案：A得分：0 分57.It wont be _ human beings find cures for such fatal disease as lung cancer.A.before longB.long beforeC.long afterD.after long正确答案：B得分：2 分58.His strength as a news-reader lies in his training as a _.A.diaristB.diary keeperC.journalistD.rancher正确答案：C得分：0 分59.Just wars are _ to triumph over wars of aggression.A.depressedB.crankyC.doomedD.bound正确答案：D得分：2 分60.Ill be looking forward to meeting you _ later.A.sometimeB.sometimesC.some timeD.when正确答案：A得分：0 分
