1、Unit 4 Looking Good,Feeling Good单元过关测试 (考试时间:120分钟 试卷满分:150分) 注意事项: 1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答第Ⅰ卷时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3.回答第Ⅱ卷时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共30分,略) 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共
2、15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A (2022·江苏南京·高三期末)Kosmo Exhibition Halls 101-103 9 am-3 pm 15 March ● Teams must arrive at the venue no later than 8 am on the day of the competition. ● Details on the breakdown of the points system for the competition can be found at .
3、● All participants must submit a copy of the Terms and Conditions Agreement, duly (恰当地) signed on the day of the competition. The agreement can be obtained from our website or at the Build It office at Lavender Road. ● It is recommended that participants in the School category wear their school uni
4、forms at the competition. ● Participants who have paid will be able to collect their gift bags at the entrance. Those who have not paid can make payment by cash, cheque or credit card at the payment counter (柜台) next to the entrance. Please collect your gift bags from the information counter inside
5、 the hall. ● All participants are encouraged to read the rules and regulations again before each competition. These will be placed on boards at each station. Participants who do not observe the rules will be disqualified. Top Prize is a return trip for four to New York! More than $5,000 worth of
6、prizes will be given out! Hurry! Have you made your robot yet? 1.What is required of all participants of the competition? A.Paying before 15 March. B.Wearing school uniforms. C.Arriving at the hall before 9 o'clock. D.Signing the Terms and Conditions Agreement. 2.Where can gift bags be got? A.
7、At the information counter. B.At the payment counter. C.At the Build It office. D.At the school gate. 3.What is the function of the words at the bottom of the advertisement? A.To stress the competition is important. B.To emphasize it is easy to make a robot. C.To urge participants to complete t
8、heir robot. D.To encourage people to take part in the competition. B (2022·广西·柳州市柳江中学模拟预测)A native plant of China, bamboo mainly grows in regions south of the Yangtze River. In traditional Chinese culture bamboo is a symbol of moral honesty, loyalty, flexibility and modesty, making it a frequent
9、theme of Chinese poetry and paintings. The bamboo forest creates unique prospect (风景) around Anji, a county in Zhejiang Province. As the Kingdom of Bamboo, the city is the filming location of the Oscar-winning movie Crouching Tiger; Hidden Dragon. The bamboo scenery along with other bamboo-related
10、attractions, including a bamboo museum, has created unique tourism resources. Bamboo is not only pretty and elegant and Xie Zhiguang, a 48-year-old local bamboo dealer for over 10 years explained that it is used for much more than just as an alternative to wood. It is the main food for giant pandas
11、 and bamboo shoots are regularly consumed by humans. Also, the stem of the plant can be made into various products including chopsticks furniture, tissue and paper. What makes all the functions even more valuable is the speed at which bamboo grows. “During peak times, bamboo can grow one meter a d
12、ay and over 20 meters within weeks,” he said “It takes years to grow wood, while the growth cycle of bamboo is much shorter”This advantage allows farmers to make money faster by growing bamboo than by growing wood. In the battle against extreme poverty in China bamboo has played a supporting role.
13、The county introduced processing factories for bamboo shoots and developed a series of products. Bamboo weaving techniques, some of which are listed as intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产), also contributed to poverty reduction. A number of bamboo-weaving skill training centers were set up in poor
14、 areas to teach rural people, especially women, to transform bamboo into delicate items. With such items going to domestic and overseas markets, the bamboo weaving business has even become the mainstay industry for some of these regions. “Bamboo is a sustainable green resource,” said Wang Jingxin,
15、a professor at Zhejiang University “Such measures will help to speed up China’s economy and ecology.” 4.Why do poets and painters often use bamboo as the theme of their works? A.Its various functions. B.Its particular habitats. C.Its commercial value. D.Its symbolic meaning. 5.What does Xie Zhig
16、uang say about bamboo? A.Bamboo has a wide range of uses. B.Bamboo can end the world poverty. C.Bamboo has the fastest growth speed. D.Bamboo can contribute to the environment. 6.What can be the best title of the passage? A.The use of bamboo. B.The functions of bamboo. C.The symbol meaning o
17、f bamboo. D.A green resource and various use of bamboo. 7.What is the attitude of Wang Jingxin towards bamboo industry? A.Intolerant. B.Doubtful. C.Favorable. D.Unclear. C (2022·湖北·黄冈中学三模)Electric vehicles(EVs) are widely considered a strong weapon in efforts against global warming. But are th
18、ey like what people believe? The Radiant Energy Group(REG) stated effects of EVs vary with countries. In some nations, EVs lead to the release of more carbon gases than gasoline cars. The group reckoned gas emissions(排放) caused by a gasoline vehicle and from charging an EV. Countries where charging
19、an EV is cleaner than driving a gasoline-powered car use a lot of nuclear or solar power. Sales of electric cars are rising the fastest in Europe. Data from REG suggests EVs in Poland actually create more carbon emissions because their electrical systems depend so much on coal. In other European co
20、untries, however, EVs result in fewer emissions. The countries with the biggest carbon gas reduction use much clean power. The first was Switzerland at 100 percent carbon reductions over gasoline vehicles. Germany and Spain create lots of electricity from the sun and wind. But the sun and wind don
21、’t add to a country’s electrical system equally throughout the day. For this reason, carbon emissions saved by driving an EV aren’t fixed. Charging in the afternoon, when there’s more sun and wind, saves 16 to 18 percent more carbon than at night when electrical systems are more likely to be using g
22、as or coal. The gap in emissions between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles has narrowed in recent years. In Europe, carmakers have been required to meet EU CO₂ emissions of performance standards. They’ve made their gasoline engines more fuel-efficient. As a result, carbon emissions of new gas
23、oline-powered cars in Europe have fallen an average of 25 percent in the past years. But EV sales in Europe are backed by government spending and rules against new gasoline engine cars after 2035. Major automakers have set targets to sell mainly EVs in Europe in the coming years. 8.What does the un
24、derlined word “reckoned” mean in paragraph 1? A.Reduced. B.Calculated. C.Banned. D.Predicted. 9.What affects carbon emissions of EVs according to paragraph3? A.The country where they’re made. B.Facilities producing clean power. C.The time they are being charged. D.Technology used by electrical
25、systems. 10.What causes sales of EVs to rise quickly in Europe? A.Support of official policies. B.Concern about global warming. C.Standards of gasoline car. D.Advertisements from carmakers. 11.Which can be the best title for the text? A.What Benefits Do EVs Bring? B.Will EVs Replace Gasoline C
26、ars in Europe? C.How Do EVs Affect Carbon Emissions? D.Do Electric Cars Really Help the Environment? D (2022·青海·海东市第一中学模拟预测)At most universities, core (核心) curriculum or general education is required, whether that is two or more courses in core academic subjects. These core academics consist of
27、mathematics, science, history and English, which are used to provide students with a broad range of academic knowledge and aid in their individual development. However, are these courses more beneficial or harmful to students? Based on studies from across the district there is a gap between the ne
28、cessities and burdens of general education courses. According to an article by Best Value Schools, students sometimes discover a hidden passion for a field of study while taking general education courses. Although this may be true, many students consider the program as “a collection of courses witho
29、ut connection, consistency or meaning”. The negative concept of these courses could possibly be connected to the fact that many students don’t actually obtain these skills. Many schools have been working to improve their core curriculum program by developing the adoption of mission, goal and outcom
30、e statements. Some University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) professors have recently been requiring students to take self-assessments and complete assignments based on how to develop critical thinking, communication and cooperation skills, as well as apply them within and outside of the cla
31、ssroom. It is through these channels of self discovery that students can often find their passions, which can possibly lead to choosing a major. Typically, one-third of first-time college students change their major within the first three years. Major changes can be for a variety of reasons. It can
32、 be associated with a dissatisfaction in coursework. It can also be due to the discovery of a major which simply fits a student better. General education classes can play an important role in helping to make this discovery. Though students’ opinions vary on the importance of core curriculum, the bas
33、is of the program should be taken into consideration. At the same time, institutions should continue to work towards developing more authentic ways to provide a sense of importance and pride in the program to aid in student learning and the development of real-world skills. 12.What is the function
34、of core curriculum? A.Laying foundation for students’ future. B.Developing students’ good characteristics. C.Determining students’ major in college. D.Releasing students’ burden of study. 13.What is the author trying to argue about general education? A.Why it is needed in careers. B.Whether it
35、 is really important. C.What advantages it brings about. D.Who will benefit most from it. 14.What do some UNCG professors ask students to do? A.Stick to their majors. B.Focus on core curriculum. C.Improve academic performance. D.Assess themselves and develop skills. 15.What is the last paragr
36、aph mainly about? A.The reasons for students’ changing majors. B.The significant part core curriculum plays. C.The necessity of reforming core curriculum. D.Opinions students hold to general education. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 (2022·广东·华南师大附中三模)Whet
37、her you’re an introvert or extrovert, quiet or loud.one of the keys to success in every area of your life is learning how to be more confident. Here are some things that can help you become more self-confident! Train your brain. ___16___ Instead of immediately assuming you can’t accomplish somethin
38、g, believe you have what it takes to figure it out. Like Marie Forleo always says, “Everything is figureoutable.” Watch your words. Whether you realize it or not, the words you speak shape your beliefs about yourself and what others believe about you. ___17___ The act of gossiping and putting other
39、s down always comes from a place of insecurity, so if you catch yourself wanting to say something sarcastic, redirect those thoughts to something better. ___18___ In her research, social psychologist Amy Cuddy found that confident people have higher levels of testosterone and that people’s levels o
40、f testosterone can rise simply by exhibiting a “high power pose.” we’ve all heard the phrase “Fake it till you make it,” but Amy took this a step further and said, “Fake it till you become it.” Be secure. Being secure in who you are means that, although you might make a mistake or fail, you know yo
41、u’re not a failure.___19___ Get experience. Nothing builds self-confidence like experience. After you’ve done: the thing once you’ve led the company meeting, published your first blog, or coached your first client-your confidence in your ability to do it again will soar. ___20___ A.Stay positive.
42、 B.Change your body language. C.That also goes for what we speak about others. D.Just do it, and watch your confidence Lake off. E.You have the power to be more confident within yourself. F.You can learn how to be more confident in your mind. G.It means someone might disagree with you, but it d
43、oesn’t shake you up. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 (2022·山东省实验中学模拟预测)While high school does not generally encourage students to explore new aspects of life, college sets the stage for that exploration. I myself went through this ___21___
44、process and found something that has changed my experience at college for the better:I discovered ASL— American Sign Language (美式手语). I never felt an urge to ___22___ any sign language before. My entire family is hearing, and so are all my friends. The ___23___ languages were enough in all my inte
45、ractions (交往). Little did I know that I would discover my love for ASL. The ___24___ began during my first week at college. I watched as the ASL Club ___25___ their translation of a song. Both the hand movements and the very ___26___ of communicating without speaking ___27___ me. What I saw was co
46、mpletely unlike anything I had experienced in the ___28___. This newness just left me wanting more. After that, feeling the need to ___29___ further, I decided to drop in on one of ASL club’s meetings. I only learned how to ____30____ the alphabet that day. Yet instead of being discouraged by my s
47、low progress, I was excited. I then made it a point to ____31____ those meetings and learn all I could. The following term, I ____32____ an ASL class. The professor was deaf and any talking was ____33____. I soon realised that the silence was not unpleasant. ____34____, if there had been any talki
48、ng, it would have caused us to learn less. Now, I appreciate the silence and the ____35____ way of communication it opens. 21.A.searching B.planning C.natural D.formal 22.A.choose B.read C.learn D.create 23.A.official B.foreign C.body D.spoken 24.A.meeting B.trip C.story D.task 25.A.recorded B.
49、performed C.recited D.discussed 26.A.idea B.amount C.dream D.reason 27.A.disturbed B.supported C.embarrassed D.attracted 28.A.end B.past C.course D.distance 29.A.exercise B.explore C.express D.explain 30.A.print B.write C.sign D.count 31.A.chair B.sponsor C.attend D.organise 32.A.missed B.passed C.gave up D.registered for 33.A.prohibited B.welcomed C.ignored D.repeated 34.A.Lastly B.Thus C.Instead D.However 35.A.easy B.popular C.quick D.new 第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分) (2022·江苏省如皋中学高三阶段练习)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The charity organization in Ningbo, East China’






