高中英语人教版 必修第二册Unit 4History and Traditions-Assessing Your Progress同步检测练（含答案和解析）.docx

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1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsAssessing Your Progress一、完成句子1. While you are checking the animals, _for any signs of disease. 当你检查这些动物的时候, 要留意任何疾病的迹象。2. The doctor _ told me that my father was recovering from his illness day by day. 负责的医生告诉我, 我爸爸正一天天地恢复。3. Only then did I realize that it was foolish o

2、f me to _ all of my friends. 只有那个时候我才意识到脱离我的朋友是多么的愚蠢。4. China is rich in culture _ natural resources. 中国有丰富的文化和自然资源。5. The island _ that country, which is joined to the mainland by a bridge. 这座岛属于那个国家, 它通过一座桥与大陆连接在一起。二、阅读理解Ireland is throwing away peat(泥炭) for energy and turning to wind. Peat has a

3、lot to recommend it. It sends off a pleasant smell when burned. It is a cheap source of energy; at its simplest it needs no more than digging by hand. But peat is also one of the dirtiest fuels available, emitting 23% more carbon dioxide than coal. Ireland is unusual among developed countries in bur

4、ning it for energy. Peat has been used on the island for at least 1, 000 years. But it may at last be on its way out as Ireland turns to another energy source of which it has unlimited quantities: wind. Galway Wind Park will be Ireland s largest wind farm when it is completed, producing 169MW of pow

5、er at peak capacity(容量), or about 3% of Ireland s average needs. It is only the latest development in Irish wind power, which has tripled in the last decade to more than 3GW of capacity. The renewable resource now provides a quarter of the electricity Ireland consumes every year. Eirgrid, a state-ow

6、ned company which manages the grid(电网) in both Northern Ireland and the Republic, says much more wind capacity is in the planning stages. Wind is difficult to manage because it is unpredictable, even on the shores with strong winds of western Ireland. Since wind turbines (涡轮机)do not turn consistentl

7、y, the grid must be carefully tuned to keep it stable. Eirgrid is planning a set of wires to continental Europe. A report from SEAI, Ireland s energy authority, suggests that the island could produce enough wind electricity to match domestic demand by 2030, with more left over to export. Bord na Mna

8、, the body responsible for developing Ireland s peatlands, has said it will stop using peat for electricity by the same year. 1. Which of the following statements about peat is right? A. Peat is a cheap and clean source of energy with a pleasant smell. B. Peat in Ireland will be an export. C. Irelan

9、d will stop using peat as fuel. D. Peat is renewable and will never be used up. 2. What is the greatest difficulty in using wind energy? A. The wind power is not strong enough. B. It is a high-cost project. C. The wind power is unstable. D. It won t produce enough electricity. 3. What can be the bes

10、t title for the passage? A. The Change of Using Energy in IrelandB. Stop Using Out-Of-Date EnergyC. Peat vs Wind PowerD. Ireland: A Country Using Wind Power三、阅读填句The District of Columbia is a destination filled with sites of historic and current importance. During a visit, you can learn about the st

11、ructure of the government and see monuments, museums and much more. 1 If you have enough time, it is well worth it to make it to as many of the monuments as possible. The place to start is the National Mall. The mall is a beautiful grassy area lined with trees and some of the monuments honoring the

12、nation s most important figures. 2After exploring some of Washington DC s amazing monuments, the next stop should be to plan out a visit to some of the Smithsonian Institution s complex of museums. With over 19 museums and the National Zoological Park, it s unlikely that you will have the time to ex

13、plore each of these museums on a single visit. The best way to enjoy the Smithsonian Institution is to plan out which museums you are most interested in visiting. If you are interested in culture, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a wonderful choice, where you can learn

14、about the richness and diversity of the African American experience. 3 This museum offers amazing insights into the history and culture of many different tribes of American Indians. Washington DC doesn t just have monuments and museums. There are also chances to enjoy the great outdoors. 4 You can e

15、njoy the outdoors at the Constitution Gardens with beautiful trees, and island and more. The National Arboretum is another outdoor destination. The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and the US Botanical Gardens are also great outdoor destinations. The arts and entertainment in Washington DC are also an imp

16、ortant part of any trip to the city. 5 The historic Georgetown neighborhood in Washington DC is an excellent area to enjoy some of the cities best shopping, dining, entertainment and more. A. Washington DC is filled with important monuments. B. You will find art galleries, clubs and fantastic restau

17、rants. C. The city has many parks and places to walk and enjoy. D. These important landmarks are open all day and into the evening. E. The District of Columbia is one of the great destinations you can visit. F. You can see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and many more. G. Another museu

18、m that you should visit is the National Museum of the American Indian. 答案和解析一、完成句子1.keep your eyes open 2.in charge3.break away from4.as well as5.belongs to二、阅读理解1.C。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知, 它可能最终会被淘汰, 因为爱尔兰转向使用另一种取之不尽的能源: 风能。故选C。2.C。细节理解题。根据倒数第三段倒数第二句可知, 因为风能的不可预测性, 风能是很难掌控的。由此推之, 使用风能最大的困难是风能的不稳定性。故选C。3

19、.A。标题归纳题。根据全文及第一段可推知, 本文主要讲述了爱尔兰正从使用泥炭发电转向使用风能发电这一事实。因此A项“爱尔兰能源使用的变化”作为文章标题最合适。故选A。三、阅读填句1. A。此处为本段主题句; 根据后一句内容If you have enough time, it is well worth it to make it to as many of the monuments as possible. 可知, 前面总的介绍华盛顿特区有很多纪念碑。A项Washington DC is filled with important monuments. (华盛顿特区到处都是重要的纪念碑)切

20、题。故选A。2. F。根据前文可知, 有些纪念碑是为了纪念这个国家的最重要的人物的。F项You can see the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and many more. (你可以看到华盛顿纪念碑、林肯纪念堂以及更多)切题。故选F。3. G。根据前面可知, 作者在为历史文化爱好者推荐历史博物馆, 此处承接上文, 推荐另一个历史文化博物馆, G项Another museum that you should visit is the National Museum of the American Indian. (你应该参观的另一个博物馆是美国印第安人国家博物馆)切题。故选G。4. C。根据上文可知, 本段介绍了户外参观的地方, C项The city has many parks and places to walk and enjoy. (这个城市有许多公园和可以散步和享受的地方)切题。故选C。5. B。本段介绍了艺术、购物、娱乐及餐饮等。B项You will find art galleries, clubs and fantastic restaurants. (你会发现艺术画廊, 俱乐部和很棒的餐馆)切题。故选B。