高中英语选择性必修4第四单元过关检测(B卷).docx

第四单元过关检测(B卷)(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共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。ACaves (洞穴) have a primary appeal they hold the secrets to our past and are mysterious themselves.Mammoth CaveKentucky,USAThe longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky and while over 400 miles of passageways have been mapped,it has yet to be fully discovered.The complex limestone labyrinth (石灰岩迷宫) was discovered by humans 4,000 years ago.Blue GrottoCapri,ItalyOnce used as the personal swimming hole for the Roman Emperor Tiberius,this extremely bright sea cave is almost 200 feet long and 82 feet wide.Its unique glow comes from the light entering the small opening to the outside.Avshalom Cave Nature ReserveBeit Shemesh,IsraelAlso known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve,Avshalom is considered to be the Rosetta Stone of climate history in the Eastern Mediterranean through the packed stalactites (钟乳石) found in the cave,some of which are over 13 feet long,and are as old as 300,000 years.Cave of the CrystalsNaica,MexicoThis unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals (水晶) ever foundthe longest of which is 39 feet long and 13 feet thick.However,it is rarely explored due to logistical difficulties:it is extremely hot due to its location above a volcanic vent,and the huge crystals also block the passage.1.Where does the longest cave lie in?A.Kentucky,USA.B.Capri,Italy.C.Beit Shemesh,Israel.D.Naica,Mexico.答案A解析细节理解题。根据Mammoth Cave部分的“The longest cave system in the world lies beneath the Green River Valley in Kentucky.”可知,世界上最长的洞穴是位于美国肯塔基州的猛犸洞穴。故选A项。2.Avshalom is famous as . A.the most beautiful caveB.the Soreq Cave Nature ReserveC.the Emperors swimming holeD.over 400 miles of passageways答案B解析细节理解题。根据Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve部分的“Also known as the Soreq Cave Nature Reserve.”可知,阿夫沙洛姆洞穴自然保护区以被称为Soreq洞穴自然保护区而出名。故选B项。3.Which cave includes the largest natural crystals?A.Cave of the Crystals.B.Blue Grotto.C.Mammoth Cave.D.Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve.答案A解析细节理解题。根据Cave of the Crystals部分的“This unique cave system in Mexico contains some of the largest natural crystals ever found.”可知,最大的水晶在墨西哥的水晶洞里发现。故选A项。BRecently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone,news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes.We saw many unfortunate events.However,there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind.As a journalist,I wrote many human interesting stories during my career.Thats why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days,they didnt sit there feeling sorry for themselves.They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning,four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their community.The flood water rose in the street outside.They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread.They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread.Although the water kept rising,they continued baking to help more people.By the time the owner managed to get to them,they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centres across the city for people affected by the floods.The store manager,Brian Alvarado,told The Independent,“Whenever a disaster occurs,nobody should just feel forlorn.Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others.Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”4.What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey?A.They volunteered to make bread for their community.B.They managed to live by selling more bread in the store.C.They felt sorry that they couldnt escape from the store.D.They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread.They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread.”可知,Hurricane Harvey引发洪水后,面包店的工作人员自愿为他们的社区做面包。故选A项。5.Which of the following best explains “forlorn” underlined in the last paragraph?A.Fortunate.B.Hopeful.C.Shallow.D.Desperate.答案D解析词义猜测题。根据最后一段中的“Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others.”可知,与前句构成转折关系,再由positive可推知画线词的意思是“令人绝望的”。故选D项。6.What can we infer from the text?A.Alvarado organised his workers to bake much bread.B.Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.C.The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centres.D.The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days,”可知,Hurricane Harvey 造成休斯敦停电。故选B项。7.What can be the best title for the text?A.A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in HoustonB.Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big DisasterC.All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in HoustonD.Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey答案D解析标题归纳题。根据最后一段中的“Whenever a disaster occurs,nobody should just feel forlorn.Instead,we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others.Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”可知,文章讲述的是Hurricane Harvey到来时面包店继续烤面包所产生的意义。故选D项。CThe moment I was born,I seemed to be part of a set,as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal.We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance.People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well!These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.That is not to say we didnt have good academic experiences in the past or didnt get along.In eleventh grade,we were placed in the same maths experimental class.I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk.It was hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class.However,we found that we actually worked well together,in our own way.We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer.As the year went on,I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together.Our argument was actually productive.However,we are two very different candidates.I am very involved in extracurricular(课 外的) activities,while David has better test scores than I do.Im fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games.I am currently studying English and French at McGill University,while David is studying computer science at Union College.Besides escaping comparisons,there have been other benefits to going to different universities.The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other,as we no longer see each other every day.This is healthier for our relationship.The second,also the more important one,is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.Going to a different university has benefited me thus far.It allows for more personal growth,and Im not attached to the label of being a twin.8.What can be inferred about the author?A.He is fed up with peoples comparisons.B.He is glad to hear peoples comparisons.C.He is more handsome than David.D.He is better at academic subjects than David.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well!These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.”可知,人们总是比较他们之间的性格和学习表现,这种不断的比较让作者决定不和双胞胎兄弟上同一所大学,故推测他对人们的比较感到厌烦。故选A项。9.What does the author think of him and David studying in the same maths experimental class?A.Boring.B.Harmful.C.Awful.D.Beneficial.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However,we found that we actually worked well together,in our own way.We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer.As the year went on,I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together.Our argument was actually productive.”可知,事实证明作者和双胞胎兄弟一起在数学实验班时合作得很好,他们会一起讨论解决问题的最佳方案,虽然会争论,但他们的争论是富有成效的。故推测作者认为他们在同一个数学实验班学习的经历是有益的。故选D项。10.The author chose to go to a different university in order to . A.avoid seeing DavidB.escape arguing with DavidC.pursue a different experienceD.strengthen bonds with David答案C解析推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The second,also the more important one,is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.”可知,选择不同的大学可以让他们有各自独立的经历。故推测作者想要上不同的大学是为了追求属于自己的不同经历。故选C项。11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother?B.Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother?C.What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School?D.How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School?答案B解析标题归纳题。根据文章的主要内容,尤其是第一段中的“These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.”和最后一段的内容可知,本文主要陈述了作者不想和双胞胎兄弟上同一所大学的原因,即他不想被比较。故选B项。DEvery year around the world,humans waste an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food.This happens even though many people go hungry.So,some people have made it their lifes work claiming food before it goes to waste and then giving it to people who are hungry.One of those people is Brett Myers.In 2011,Myers started Nourish Now,a food recovery and food bank in Maryland.This non-profit organisation collects food and then gives it to the poor and organisations that support them.“Nourish Now is a food recovery-based food bank that recovers food from restaurants,catering companies,grocery stores,hotels,farms and more.And then donates that food directly to families in need,kids in need at local schools.”Each month,it recovers more than 20,000 kilograms of food and serves 700 needy families,schools and social organisations.Every day,staff and volunteers repackage the donations and distribute them to recipients.A woman named Rhoda is one of the recipients.She describes the quality of the food delivered to her family by Nourish Now.“It consists of fresh food,fruit and vegetables.You will get bread.Sometimes you get dairy products such as yogurt or milk.And you will get some meat items also.And if you get lucky you might get cooked food,or prepared salads.”The supplies can feed a family for five days.Each recipient is able to receive food every 30 days.And the packages are made to fit the dietary needs of each family.Besides families,the organisation also donates small meals called snacks to several nearby schools and social organisations.Nourish Now has grown considerably since it opened.Brenda is one of them.Part of her job as a volunteer is to make sure that none of the food goes to waste.“In the morning,I make sure that all the things that came late yesterday,get put away so that we use that last,and we used the things that came the day before first,so that were always giving fresh food and were not throwing out anything.”12.What do we know about Nourish Now?A.It donates money to the poor.B.It benefits from collecting food.C.It gets food from many places.D.It distributes food only to the poor.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Nourish Now is a food recovery-based food bank that recovers food from restaurants,catering companies,grocery stores,hotels,farms and more.”可知,Nourish Now是一个以食物回收为基础的食物银行,从餐馆、餐饮公司、杂货店、酒店、农场等回收食物。故选C项。13.What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Nourish Now.B.Food banks.C.The poor.D.Organisations.答案C解析代词指代题。根据第二段中的“This non-profit organisation collects food and then gives it to the poor and organisations that support them.”可知,该组织收集食物,然后把食物送给穷人和供养他们的组织。据此可推知,画线词them指代该句中的the poor。故选C项。14.What does the author want to clarify with the example Rhoda in paragraph 5?A.She can get food donations every five days.B.She isnt satisfied with the food supplied.C.Eating better can keep people healthier.D.The recovered food is fresh and rich.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第五段Rhoda所说的话可知,她得到的食物有新鲜的水果和蔬菜,还会得到面包、乳制品以及肉类等。据此可推知,作者以Rhoda为例是为了说明收集的食物新鲜且种类丰富。故选D项。15.What is the best title for the text?A.A Group Uses Leftover Food to Feed the HungryB.The Poor Are Suffering from StarvationC.Nourish Now Calls on People to Save FoodD.People Should Take Care of the Weak答案A解析标题归纳题。根据第二段内容并结合全文其他内容可知,本文主要介绍了非营利性组织Nourish Now从各个地方收集剩余的食物以捐赠给需要帮助的人。故A项最适合做文章标题。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。Whether you volunteer at an animal shelter or in a hospital,volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to bring good into the world and support your community.There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities.16 Here are some tips on how to be an even better volunteer. Volunteer for something you love.17 If your passion is helping those with cancer,volunteer to raise money for research.If youre passionate about improving the environment,volunteer to pick up trash in public places.Your passion will keep you motivated,so put your effort into something you treasure. 18 You are probably not best suited for directing traffic if you are shy.Be respectful to those organisers,but let them know your strengths and show them how your strengths can be beneficial in your volunteer work.Find the balance that brings your talents to the table and really helps the organisation. Be on time.This is a simple but important idea.Think about being late for your work;your boss,co-workers and customers would be upset.The same applies to volunteering.19 Mix your volunteer jobs.If you become bored,it may be time for a schedule change in your life.20 It is volunteering,so you arent stuck in one place. A.Offer what you can do best.B.Ask whats expected of volunteers.C.So if such a thing does happen,just call and let them know.D.It doesnt matter what it is,but it does matter what you like.E.Therefore,everyone can find a volunteering opportunity that suits their skills and interests.F.However,you will volunteer longer in an organisation that supports a cause you care about.G.Volunteer on different days or ask for different tasks to see what other opportunities are out there.答案16.E17.D18.A19.C20.G第二部分语言运用(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。“Nice to see you again!”“How are you doing today?”“Great to see you,have a nice day!”I 21 my book and looked around in my seat,watching the driver 22 passengers.Id never heard a more cheerful bus driver. At each stop,the bus driver flashed a wide 23,nodding his head at familiar faces and greeting people. I was just watching the flow of the bus,and the bus drivers air of pleasant calm,