1、单元评估检测(三)第卷第一部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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。AI have heard having a good sense of humour often helps in breaking the ice.Also people remember you because of your humour.But I think I dont have a very good sense of humour.Could you suggest how to build on th
2、is?Radha KarnikThis is a great question that is unfortunately difficult to answer.I can only give you my views on this topic,which may or may not be correct.I know that my sense of humour developed over time.When I was younger I was not funny at all;now I can easily make people laugh.At the same tim
3、e,sometimes I say things that I think are very funny but others do not.Improving wit and humour,I believe,is an ongoing process.Now,there are various forms of humour and everyone has their individual style.Overall I believe being fluent in a language is very important for being witty or funny.The wa
4、y we play around with words adds the “funny” tag to an otherwise normal sentence.Also,seeing irony is very important.I think humour is often the link between two unrelated things.In my experience,laughing frequently and appreciating other peoples jokes and wit are very important.Within these,finding
5、 humour in everyday normal situations is the key.I often notice what is going on around me and say funny things in my head and laugh to myself.That serves almost as practice for when I am in a group.I watch comedy shows and movies and I am sure that has some effect on helping me improve my sense of
6、humour.And last,having confidence that you are witty is important.There will always be someone wittier or funnier than you,which is fine.Just work on building your own style.Remember,if you are trying to be funny and witty in order to break the ice at a business function,be careful.In those situatio
7、ns,humour has to be mild and politically correct.Yours,Brad【解题导语】本篇是一篇谈论文。文章由询问者的问题引出作者对幽默的看法。作者给询问者供应了很多好的建议,你看看哪一条对你有挂念。1Radha Karniks problem is that he doesnt _Ahave friendsBknow the functions of humourCunderstand others humourDhave a good sense of humour解析:选D。细节理解题。由第一段中的“But I think I dont hav
8、e a very good sense of humour.”可以得出答案。2In order to improve our sense of humour,Brad believes that the following are important EXCEPT _Agood language ability BloyaltyClearning from life Dconfidence解析:选B。推理推断题。文中并没有提及忠诚。3Radha Karnik is warned _Anot to be funny improperly Bnot to be funny frequentlyCn
9、ot to be funny naturally Dnot to be funny differently解析:选A。细节理解题。最终一段中布拉德提示:幽默确定要依据状况合理运用。BSongs that make our hearts happy can make them stronger too,US researchers reported on Tuesday.They found that when people listened to their favorite music,their blood vessels (血管) dilated in much the same way
10、 as when they are laughing,or taking blood medications.“We have a pretty impressive effect,” said Dr Michael Miller,director of preventive cardiology(心脏病学) at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Balitimore.“Blood vessel diameter improved,” he said.“The vessel opened up pretty significantly.
11、You can see the vessels opening up with other activities such as exercise.” A similar effect is seen with drugs such as statins.When blood vessels open up more,blood flows more smoothly and is less likely to form the clots(凝块) that cause heart attacks and strokes.“We are not saying to stop your stat
12、ins or not to exercise but rather to add this to an overall program of heart health,” said Miller,who presented his findings to a meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans.Millers team tested 10 healthy,nonsmoking men and women,who were told to bring their favorite music.They spent ha
13、lf an hour listening to the recordings and half an hour listening to music they said made them feel anxious while the researchers did ultrasound tests designed to show blood vessel function.Compared to their normal baseline measurements,blood vessel diameter increased 26 percent on average when the
14、volunteers listened to their joyful music.Listening to music they disliked,blood vessels narrowed by six percent,Miller said.Miller said he came up with the idea after discovering that laughter caused blood to literally flow more smoothly.“I asked myself what other things make us feel good,besides c
15、alories from dark chocolate of course.Music came to mind.It makes me feel really good,” he said.Most of the volunteers chose country music but Miller said the style is not so important as what pleases each individual.【解题导语】本文讲的是音乐与人类健康的关系。4The underlined word in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning
16、 to “ _”Awidened BmovedCchanged Dincreased解析:选A。词义推想题。从文章其次段、第四段可以看出,当人们在观赏自己宠爱的音乐时,血管扩张就像人们大笑或吃血管治疗类药物一样。所以选A。5According to the passage,which of the following will NOT cause blood vessels to open up?ATaking exercise.BListening to unpleasant music.CBursting into laughter.DTaking drugs like stations.
17、解析:选B。正误推断题。从文章内容可知,A、C、D三项都会使血管扩张,而从文章倒数第三段内容可知B项不能使血管扩张,所以选B。6It can be inferred from the passage that _Ablood clots are caused by heart attacks and strokesBmusic is better than chocolate for your healthCdifferent music has different effects on different peopleDa persons overall health is more inf
18、luenced by how much exercise he gets解析:选C。推理推断题。通读全文可知,音乐对人们的健康有很重要的作用,听宠爱的音乐有益于健康,而听不宠爱的音乐则会对身体有不利的影响。所以选C。7Whats the best title of the passage?APleasant Music CuresBResearch into Blood VesselCMusic and Heart AttackDMusic and Happiness解析:选A。标题概括题。从文章总体内容来看,这是一篇叙述音乐对人们身体健康有很大影响的文章,所以选A。CParis is a p
19、opular travel destination,which has much more to offer than just the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower,which are wellknown! Experience this amazing city through some of its best kept secrets and offthebeatenpath places and activities.River BoatsTour the heart of Paris by boat along the Seine River! Boats
20、offer 8 mustsee tourist stops along their boat tour route.The cost is 13 Euros for an entire day of river boating with stops for tourists to walk through the Parisian sites.Boats come every 15 minutes.Boating along the Seine is a good way to drink in the unique atmosphere of Paris!Childrens Science
21、MuseumIf you are traveling to Paris with kids,the Childrens Science Museum is the perfect place to visit.The Childrens Science Museum has many exhibits for children.Some exhibits exercise a childs cognitive (认知的) skills.The cost is low by European standards at only 8 Euros per adult and 4.50 Euros p
22、er child.Medieval Tavern(酒馆)In Paris,tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern every Thursday night from 8 pm. to 2 am.This tavern opens its doors to the people of Paris and invites them to experience a life from long ago.Everyone is dressed in old costumes for the festivities and music.The me
23、nu includes items that were enjoyed in old days,like duck,and lamb with honey and so on.The entire experience can be enjoyed for only 15 Euros per person!Luxembourg GardenThe garden is the second largest public park in Paris and is quite stately.Whether you are interested in walking through the flow
24、ers and statues,or having a pleasant ride on the old carousel(旋转木马),this park is ideal.Children like its theater and play,while adults enjoy the free musical performances.Welcome to Paris and enjoy the boat rides,good food,museums and colorful nightlife.【解题导语】本文介绍了巴黎的几个不太知名,但是很值得一游的旅游景点。8The underli
25、ned part “offthebeatenpath” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”Aworldfamous Bnot wellknownCvery ordinary Dnot interesting解析:选B。词义猜想题。前文说巴黎有很多地方值得参观,不只是出名的地方。再依据前文的并列成分its best kept secrets可猜出offthebeatenpath意为“不出名的”,故答案为B。9What do we know from Paragraph 2?AThere are two boats every half an hour.BThe b
26、oat doesnt stop for tourists while it is going.CVisitors can see 8 tourist sites on the boat.DVisitors have to spend a day if they take a boat.解析:选A。细节理解题。依据其次段Boats come every 15 minutes,可知,答案为A。10In the Medieval Tavern customers can _Aenjoy all kinds of delicious foodBexperience the old days every
27、 Thursday nightCwatch TV while eating and drinkingDenjoy duck and lamb for only 15 Euros解析:选B。细节理解题。依据第四段In Paris,tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern every Thursday night from 8 pm. to 2 am.和.to experience a life from long ago.可知,答案为B。11The author wrote this passage mainly to _Amake Pari
28、s better known to people in the worldBtell readers that Paris is a popular travel destinationCadvise readers to visit Paris and have a good time thereDintroduce some attractions suitable for children in Paris解析:选C。推理推断题。依据末段Welcome to Paris and enjoy the boat rides,good food,museums and colorful nig
29、htlife.可知,答案为C。D(2022山东省试验中学高一下学期期中测试)People have always been dreaming of going to the moon.As long as the year 1901,H.G. Wells,an English writer,wrote a book vividly describing a trip to the moon.On landing there,the explorers discovered that the moon was full of underground cities.Words failed to
30、express their surprise when they spotted so many “moon people”The “moon people” felt even more surprised.“Why,” they asked,“are you traveling to outer space when you dont even use your inner space?”HC.Wells could only imagine a travel to the moon.In 1969,human beings really left their footsteps on t
31、he moon.People today know that there are no underground cities on the moon.However,the question that the “moon people” asked is still an interesting one.A growing number of scientists are seriously thinking about itUnderground systems are already in place.Many cities have underground car parks.In so
32、me cities,such as Tokyo,Seoul and Montreal,there are large underground shopping areas.The “Channel”,a tunnel connecting England and France,is now complete.But what about underground cities?Japans Taisei Corporation is designing a network of underground systems,called “Alice Cities”The designers imag
33、ine using surface space for public parks and using underground space for flats,offices,shopping,and so on.A solar dome(太阳能穹顶) would cover the whole city.Supporters of underground development argue that building down rather than building up is a good way to use the earths space.The space,they say,can
34、 be used for farms,parks,gardens,and wilderness.HG.Wells “moon people” would second it.Would you?【解题导语】本文主要说的是人类对地球地下的开发和利用。12The explorers in HG. Wells story were surprised to find that the “moon people” _Aknew so much about the earth Bunderstood their languageClived in underground cities Dwere adv
35、anced in technology解析:选C。细节理解题。依据第一段的On landing there,the explorers discovered that the moon was full of underground cities.可知登上月球,探究者发觉月球满是地下城市,可知月球人住在地下城市。故选C项。13What does the underlined word “it” (Paragraph 2) refer to?ADiscovering the moons inner space.BUsing the earths inner space.CMeeting the
36、“moon people”again.DTraveling to outer space.解析:选B。词义猜想题。it指代月球人提出的use your inner space(使用地球内部空间)的想法,故选B项。14We can learn from the text that _AH.G.Wells once went to moon himself.BUnderground cities are more comfortable.CThe solar dome is a necessary part of underground cities.DMore underground syste
37、ms will be in place in 2021.解析:选C。推理推断题。依据倒数其次段最终一句A solar dome would cover the whole city可知太阳能穹顶是地下城市的一个必要部分。故选C项。15What would be the best title of the text?AAlice Citiescities of the futureBSpace travel with HG.WellsCEnjoy living underground DBuilding down,not up解析:选D。主旨大意题。本文叙述了人类对地球地下的开发和利用,故标题为
38、:Building down,not up。其次节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)依据短文内容,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 major source of teen stress is school exams,and test anxiety is not uncommon.When you recognize your teen is under stress,how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved.Parents need to be invol
39、ved in their teens work.16. _ What they look for is your presenceto talk,to cry,or simply to sit with them quietly.Communicate openly with your teen.Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears,but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized.17. _ Together,you and your teen ca
40、n work out a timetable in which he/she can study for what he/she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting.Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his/her privacy.Give them a nutritious diet.Its important for your teen to eat a healthy,balanced diet during exam times to focus
41、 and do his/her best.18. _ If this happens,encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.A healthy diet,rather than junk food,is best for reducing stress.19. _ Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he/she needs a real break from studying.Making time for rela
42、xation,fun,and exercise is all important in reducing stress.Help your teen balance his/her time so that he/she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude.20. _ Your panic,anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure.Make you
43、r teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts.Most importantly,reassure your teen that things will be all right,no matter what the results are.AA parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.BExam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.CThey will only make the situation worse.DEncour
44、age your teen to relax.EThe best thing is simply to listen.FHelp your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.GYour teen may also make negative comments about themselves.答案:1620.EFBDA其次部分:英语学问运用(共两节,满分55分)第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40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。I w
45、as sitting in the surgical waiting area at the hospital waiting for word of my wifes operation.The small room was filled with other families and friends who were _21_ waiting to hear how their loved ones were doing.There was a young boy sitting quietly in the _22_He held a small box of _23_ in one h
46、and and a tablet ( 写字板) in the other.Every so often hed place the tablet on his lap and draw something.As the hours passed I began to see the room almost _24_And there was a strange silence.“Daddy,when is Mommy going home?” the young boy asked,breaking the _25_“Tomorrow,” his father replied.The boy
47、picked up his crayons and _26_ something on the tablet.I _27_ him as he moved his feet back and forth,looking up at the ceiling and then toward the sunshinefilled window.“Whens _28_,Daddy?” he asked.His father _29_ him over to sit by him.“Come,_30_ here next to me,” he said with a gentle tone in his voice._31_ his things,the little boy walked slowly to his fathers side from the corner.The man _32_ out and held his son by his shoulders.“There are three days in life.Yesterday,today and tomorrow.One is over and
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