2022年高二英语北师大版选修8练习：Unit 23《Conflict》单元综合测评.pdf

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1、1 单元综合测评单元综合测评 .阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) A A failed plot to kill Barack Obama， uncovered by US federal agents recently， has reminded people of the ideas that some humans associate with simple numbers. Two white American NeoNazi racists(新纳粹种族主义者)had planned to kill 88 African Americans，before fi

2、nally assassinating(暗杀) Obama.The number “88” is equated with “HH”， initials(首字母) for the Nazi greeting, “Heil Hitler”“H” is the eighth letter of the alphabet. Many people were not familiar with the NeoNazi importance of 88，but associations attached to other numbers are more wellknown，if not always

3、believed.The number 13，for instance，is considered deeply unlucky. In the US，many buildings do not have a floor numbered 13.They instead label it 12A，or use the letter M，which is the 13th letter in the English alphabet.New Yorks John FKennedy International airport does not have a gate number 13.And t

4、he popular Irish flight carrier, Ryan Air, has banished(摒弃) row 13 from all its planes. Last year when Brussels Airline put 13 dots in their new logo，the flood of complaints was so vast that the airline was forced to change their “unlucky logo” and add an additional dot. The fear comes from a Bible

5、story，which states that Judas Iscariot，the disciple(门徒)who betrayed(出卖) Jesus, was the 13th to sit at the table in the Last Supper. But the most fascinating fear of the number relates to Friday the 13th.Its a day of double bad luck.In the US，many people would not schedule a wedding for Friday the 13

6、th.According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in the US，an estimated 17 to 21 million Americans are affected by a fear of this day. 【语篇解读】本文通过一个刺杀总统奥巴马未遂的谋杀， 介绍了人与数字的联系。 1From the first two paragraphs, we can know that _. Aa lot of Americans want to kill Barack Obama 2 Bthe numbe

7、r 88 is equated with 13 Cthere are still racists in the US Dthe two white Americans had killed 88 African Americans before killing Barack Obama 【解析】细节理解题。由第二段可知在美国仍有新纳粹种族主义者。 【答案】C 2When you go aboard the Ryan Air，you will probably find that _. Arow 13 is replaced with 12 A Bthere is no gate 13 Cpas

8、sengers complain there is 13 dots on its logo Dnone of their planes have row 13 【解析】细节理解题。由第四段中的“And the popular Irish flight carrier，Ryan Air，has banished(摒弃) row 13 from all its planes.”可知 D 项正确。 【答案】D 3If you are in the US，you will probably not _. Alive on the 13th floor Battend a wedding on Satu

9、rday the 14th Csee a floor numbered 3 Dhave an M floor 【解析】细节理解题。由第四段可知 A 项正确。 【答案】A 4From the passage，we can know that the Brussels Airline _. Adoesnt have row 13 Bhas 14 dots on its logo Chas no flight take off on Fridays Dwas once stuck in a flood 【解析】细节理解题。由第五段可知 B 项正确。 【答案】B B Can dogs and cats

10、 live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are 3 thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight.A recent research has found a new recipe for success.According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when stil

11、l young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly.Twothirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog. However, it wasnt all sweetness and light.There was a reported coldness between the

12、 cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes.One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite.For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission. In hom

13、es with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior.They are learning how to talk each others language.It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk Dog， and dogs can learn how to talk Cat Whats interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their

14、intelligence.They can learn to read each others body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than was previously suspected.Once familiar with each others presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the so

15、fa.They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other. The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets to people who dont get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers.If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surel

16、y people have a good chance. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，说明了狗和猫可以和平相处，它们相互学习、理解彼此的语言，通过这篇文章，人们也应该和平相处，积极打造和平世界。 5Some cats and dogs may fight when _. Athey are cold to each other Bthey look away from each other Cthey misunderstand each others signals Dthey are introduced at an early age 4 【解析】细节理解题。由第二段第四行“One r

17、eason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite.”可以知道答案，所以选 C。 【答案】C 6What is found surprising about cats and dogs? AThey eat and sleep together. BThey observe each others behaviors. CThey learn to speak each others language. DThey know something from each others voices.

18、 【解析】细节理解题。由第三段“They are learning how to talk each others language.It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk Dog， and dogs can learn how to talk Cat”可以知道答案，所以选 C。 【答案】C 7It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs _. Ahave common interests Bare less different than was thought Chave a co

19、mmon body language Dare less intelligent than was expected 【解析】推理判断题。由第四段第一句话“The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond petsThey can learn.suspected”可以推出答案， 所以选 B。 【答案】B 8What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs? AWe should learn to live in harmony. BWe should know mo

20、re about animals. CWe should live in peace with animals. DWe should learn more body languages. 【解析】推理判断题。 由最后一段最后一句 “If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.”和第一段第一句“Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home？”可以推出答案，所以选 A。 【答案】A 5 C One evening, a m

21、an was on his way home when he saw a woman come by, hauling a cart full of flowers.The smell of her flowers perfumed the air with sweetness so easily that it seemed to lift his spirits.He had never experienced such wonder from the flowers of his own garden.“How much must I pay for your wonderful flo

22、wers？” he asked.“Take what you wish for.”“What return must I make for them？”he asked again.“Your gratitude is enough.” She said.So he filled his arms with flowers and hurried joyfully home.His wife and children also liked the remarkable flowers, for they, too, discovered that the sight of them was a

23、 delight and the smell of them refreshed the soul. In order not to lose his treasure，the man planted the flowers in his garden.Sunlight and water kept them amazingly beautiful and they still performed their powerful magic.When his children came to play in the yard, the man cautioned them against car

24、elessness and wild play in case they damage the flowers.But the flowers remained hardy and strong as long as there are enough sun and moisture to nourish them. As the family grew and more children came to play in the garden, the man was even more concerned about his remarkable flowers.He even built

25、a high wall to protect them with the utmost care.Unfortunately，this_began_to_cause_consternation_among_the_family_members.If the children caused their father stress, he would refuse them access to the flowers.Later, he set up rules as to who could enter the garden and what they must do while they we

26、re there.He also established offices to determine accessibility.Eventually, it became necessary to have lawyers to defend, judges to weigh, guards to safeguard. The mans family, however, saw less and less of the flowers and experienced less and less of their magical power.In the meantime, many of th

27、em went out in search of the flower lady.Well, she was still out there, still giving away her amazing flowers. 【语篇解读】本文通过一个小故事告诉我们一个哲理：美的东西要与别人分享这样才能体现美的价值所在。 9The family found that the smell of the flowers could _. Aremove their spirits Bmake them energetic 6 Cbring them what they want Dmake them s

28、mell sweet 【解析】细节理解题。 根据第一段的最后一句话 ： His wife and children also liked the remarkable flowers, for they, too, discovered that the sight of them was a delight and the smell of them refreshed the soul.可知老人的家人们也喜爱那花，认为那花可以给人力量，故选 B。 【答案】B 10In order to protect the flowers, the man _. Aasked the policemen

29、 to help him take care of the garden Bbuilt a high building to keep the children away from the garden Cset up offices to decide, who can get close to the flowers Demployed lawyers, judges and guards to protect the flowers 【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段：Later, he set up rules as to who could enter the garden and

30、what they must do while they were there.He also established offices to determine accessibility.可知老人为了保护他的花，建立了一间办公室来决定谁有权看花，故选 C。 【答案】C 11What can we learn from the underlined sentence? AThe man began to prevent the family members coming into his garden. BThe man asked the family members to enjoy hi

31、s flowers but no one wanted to. CWhat the man did made the family members less interested in flowers. DWhat the man did made the family members panic. 【解析】细节推理题。 根据划线部分的前后文可知老人为了保护花而做出了些许令人费解的行为，使得他与家人之间的关系开始疏远，所以从划线部分可以看出老人的家人们对于老人所作的一切感到惊恐，故选 D。 【答案】D 12What lesson can we get from the fathers 7 be

32、havior? ATo give is more fruitful than to get. BShared beauty is real beauty. CA problem shared is a problem halved. DMany hands make light work. 【解析】细节推理题。根据最后一段的第一句话：The mans family, however, saw less and less of the flowers and experienced less and less of their magical power.可知由于父亲过激的保护花的行为使得最开始

33、喜爱花的一家人慢慢地缺少了分享花给他们带来的喜悦，慢慢地和父亲开始疏远，所以作者想表达美好的事情应该一起分享，从而能使人开心，人们之间的关系更加和谐，故选B。 【答案】B D In US, the potato is one of the most widely consumed crops.French fries are commonly found in typical American fastfood burger joints and cafeterias.French fries were introduced to the US when Thomas Jefferson se

34、rved them in the White House during his presidency from 1801 to 1809.Potato chips are popular with consumers as well. The humble potato is more than just a kind of food.In many ways its part of the American pop culture.Lets take a look at some pop culture potatoes. Mashed Potato dance The Mashed Pot

35、ato dance is a craze that began in 1962.The name of the dance came from the song it accompanies, Mashed Potato Time, performed by American R&B singer Dee Dee Sharp.The move vaguely resembles that of the Twist dance style, by Sharps fellow Philadelphian，Chubby Checker. Hot Potato! Hot Potato！is an ac

36、tion puzzle video game released in 2001.In the game the player must drive a bus and clear the road of alien potato beings.The potato beings are either red or blue; when two likecolored potatoes touch each other, they disappear.Over the years, Hot Potato! has received mostly positive reception from c

37、ritics. Mr.Potato Head 8 Mr.Potato Head is an American toy invented by George Lerner in 1949.The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands, feet, ears and mouths.In 1952, Mr.Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television.This commercial revolutionize

38、d marketing and caused a boom that solidified this toys place in American pop culture. 【语篇解读】文章介绍了几种美国的食品文化，写了这几种食品的历史、起源、组成和发展等。指出这是美国食品中非常流行的食品文化。 13Which is the newest to the American pop culture? AFrench fries. BMashed Potato dance. CHot Potato! DMr.Potato Head. 【解析】细节理解题。由 Hot Potato！is an acti

39、on puzzle video game released in 2001.中的时间点可知只有 hot potato 是 2000 年以后的，所以只有 Hot Potato！是最新的，所以选 C。 【答案】C 14What can we infer from the text? AFrench fries were popular in US when first served in the White House. BMashed Potato Time came from Mashed Potato dance. CPlayers can play Hot Potato！on their

40、phone. DMr.Potato Head can be taken apart. 【解析】推理判断题。由 The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands, feet, ears and mouths.可知这个由几个部分组成可知它们可以分开，所以选 D。 【答案】D 15Which of the following can be the BEST title for the text? AEnjoy American Fast Food BHave Fun with Po

41、tatoes 9 CDifferent Uses of Potatoes DAmerican Food Culture 【解析】主旨理解题。由文章总体可知文章讲了美国的各种食品，所以可知选 B。 【答案】B .阅读填句(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) (2016广东普宁华侨中学高二下月考)How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? Its not easy! _16_.Here

42、are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life. _17_ Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else. Dont fear people _18_.The reason most people dont ta

43、ke risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody. Value yourself and your choices When you do, others will too.Own the choices you make in your life._19_. When you believe i

44、n yourself, others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not. Focus on appreciation No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask：What am I grateful for? How can I improve

45、 my situation and use these tough times to inspire others? _20_. These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle and productivity. AFocus on your own talents and strengths BNever let others opinions guide your choices CTreat every person like they are important DWhen y

46、ou doubt yourself, others will doubt you EStay fearless in everything you will have to do 10 FBe thankful to life and be helpful to others, and youll lead a successful life GHowever, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want 【答案】1620GBEDF .完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30

47、分) (2016重庆开县高二下月考)What are consequences of laziness？Many young persons seem to think it of not much consequence_21_they do not improve their time well in youth, vainly_22_they can make it up by careful work or effort when they are_23_.They also think it is shameful for men and women to be lazy, _24_

48、that there can be no harm in persons who are young spending their time in any_25_they please. George Jones thought_26_.At the age of 16, he went to an academy to prepare to enter college.His father obtained books for him, clothed him, and paid for schooling at his great_27_.But George thought of not

49、hing but present_28_.When called to recite, he went red and what he recited were not the right words, _29_the whole class would burst into laughter.Such are the applauses(掌声)a lazy person gets._30_， though he passed a very poor examination, he was_31_with the test.It was those who_32_him that though

50、t it was possible that the reason why he didnt_33_questions better was that he was frightened. However, there is not much_34_shown to bad scholars in college.George had_35_his studies so long that he fell behind.Poor fellow! He paid_36_for his laziness.All the good scholars_37_him; they were ashamed