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1、单元综合检测(一).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)ANew Season 20202021The NutcrackerShow Time：Saturday，December 19，202010：00 am.Tickets：$11.00 per person for groups of more than ten$15.00 per person for home/school groups of ten or lessGet into the holiday spirit with Clara as she journeys through her dream into

2、 the Kingdom of the Sweets.Pacific Festival Ballet has presented this timeless classic to thousands of school children over the past 26 years！Join us this season as we promise visions of sweets and a 100% chance of snowfall in the audience!Appropriate for all ages！A 75minute shortened adaptation.The

3、 New Shanghai Acrobats(杂技演员)Show Time：Wednesday，January 20，202112：00 noonTickets：As above.For more than twentyseven centuries，Chinese acrobats have been thrilling (使兴奋) audiences，making acrobatics the “longest running” folk art form in history.The New Shanghai Circus represents the best of this hono

4、red tradition，mixing awardwinning acrobatics，traditional dance，and ancient and contemporary theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and beauty.Appropriate for all ages！60 minutes long.The Secret GardenShow Time：Friday，May 14，202110：00 am.Tickets：As above.Pacific Festival Ballet

5、 proudly presents The Secret Garden，a story about a girl，like Charlottes Web.When Mary Lennox comes to live with her uncle Archibald in his big house，she is lonely and impatient until a bird shows her the key to a secret garden long forgotten.Now，with the help of some new friends，Mary changes the se

6、cret garden into a place of peace，happiness and beauty.Dont miss this interesting story.Appropriate for all ages！A 75minute shortened adaptation.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了适合各年龄段观众观看的三个表演活动。1Which is the best choice for a person interested in thrills?AThe Nutcracker.BCharlottes Web.CThe Secret Garden.DThe

7、New Shanghai Acrobats.D细节理解题。根据The New Shanghai Acrobats标题下的“.have been thrilling audiences”可知，The New Shanghai Acrobats最适合喜欢惊险刺激的人。2If a group of 20 students plan to watch a show on Friday，they will pay _A$220.B$260. C$300.D$410.A推理判断题。根据The Secret Garden标题下的内容可知，其演出时间是周五，票价与The Nutcracker的票价一样，即超过

8、十人的按团体票每人11美元算，20个学生为220美元。3What do the three shows have in common?AThey are adapted from classic stories.BThey are suitable for people of all ages.CThey offer families a big group discount.DThey are presented by the same company.B细节理解题。根据三个表演活动介绍中的“Appropriate for all ages”可知，这三个表演都适合各个年龄段的观众。BThe

9、Importance of HumorA lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal (正面的) attackwhile a touch of humor might well enable us to win.Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.Althou

10、gh there was a good reason for Sams being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this bynowfamiliar excuse wouldnt work any longer.His boss was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal (解雇) speech.Yes，the boss was there when Sam entered the office at 9：35.The place was as quiet

11、as a locker room (更衣室)；everyone was hard at work.Sams boss came up to him.Suddenly，Sam forced a smile and stretched out his hand.“How do you do？”he said.“Im Sam Maynard.Im applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes ago.Does the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded i

12、n laughter.The boss tried to hold back a smile and walked back to his office.Sam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laugh.Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.It can be used for patching up differences，apol

13、ogizing，saying “no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing face.For some jobs，its the only tool that can succeed.It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialogue may start a quarrel.For example，many believe that comedians on television are doing

14、 more today for racial and religious tolerance than people in any other forum(论坛)【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。记叙了上班族Sam通过一点幽默化解了被辞退危机的故事。4Why was Sam late for his job?ABecause he was ill.BBecause he got up late.Clie was busy applying for a new job.DBecause he was caught in a traffic jam.D细节理解题。根据第一段“Consider the

15、case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.”可知，Sam上班迟到是因为遇到了交通堵塞。5The main idea of this passage is _Aearly bird gets the wormBhumor is important in our livesCSam Maynard saved his job with humorDhumor ca

16、n solve racial discriminationsB主旨大意题。阅读文章，并根据最后一段“Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.”可知，上班族Sam因为遇到了交通堵塞上班迟到，而在此之前他已经收到了迟到的最后通牒，因此这次很可能被辞退，但Sam用幽默帮助自己度过了这次危机，由此可知，本文主要讲述幽默在我们的生活中很重要。6The Phrase “patching up” in Paragraph 4 means _

17、Amaking upBpicking upCcoming upDlooking upA词义猜测题。根据画线词前一句“Humor is a most effective，yet frequently ignored，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives.”可知，此处讲述的是幽默的作用，再结合画线短语所在句后“differences，apologizing，saying no，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losing

18、 face.”可知，此处画线短语patching up的意思是“弥补”，所以本句意为“幽默可以用来弥补分歧，道歉，说不，批评，让另一个人做你想做的事而不丢他的脸。”。7Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage?ASam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30.BHumor is the most effective way of solving problems.CIt wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his

19、 work.DMany lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor.C推理判断题。根据第一段“Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hit a traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving a final warning about being late on the job.”可知，这已经不是Sam第一次上班迟到了。CCharles Darwin was a naturalist who desc

20、ribed his findings in many papers and published works.The basis of his works was the theory of evolution (进化)Darwin pieced together information from his earliest studies to continuously expand upon the heart of his theory called “natural selection”The root of Darwins theory can be traced back to his

21、 time at the University of Edinburgh.There he first became interested in invertebrates(无脊椎动物) and the possibility that other creatures evolved from simpler organisms like them.Then in Christs College in Cambridge，Darwin began to collect knowledge about plants and the earth.Though Darwin began his li

22、fe as a somewhat religious person，several ideas like the argument that nature was a process of “Gods design” did not seem to match his rapidly increasing understanding of nature and geology.When the chance to contribute to scientific study as a naturalist on the HMS Beagle presented itself，Darwin wa

23、s excited to undertake that role.Though the voyage lasted five years and was extremely difficult and tiring，it provided the basis of knowledge that Darwin would build upon to write his description of natural selection.Darwins time aboard the HMS Beagle and his time spent off the ship in South Americ

24、a were full of observation and collection.Apart from the land and grasped the massive time span(时间跨度)of the earth and the changes it had experienced as an environment during its time span.Upon his return，Darwin worked for years to produce the first edition of his theory of natural selection in his 1

25、859 book On the Origin of Species.Darwin drew his theory from years of studies of various creatures including some extinct animals.It was paired with knowledge of geology and how the earth had evolved as an environment in which every living thing has existed.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了达尔文的进化论是如何诞生的。8Darwin

26、s theory of evolution originated when he _Agraduated from the University of CambridgeBstudied at the University of EdinburghCbegan his travel on the HMS BeagleDgained some knowledge of the earthB细节理解题。根据第二段“The root of Darwins theory can be traced back to his time at the University of Edinburgh.”可知，

27、达尔文的进化论起源于他在爱丁堡大学就读时。9Which of the following sayings can best describe Darwins voyage?APractice makes perfect.BIts never too late to mend.CExperience is the best teacher.DHe who risks nothing gains nothing.C推理判断题。根据第三段“.it provided the basis of knowledge that.natural selection.”及第四段“Darwins time.obs

28、ervation and collection.”可推断，用“实践出真知”描述达尔文的航行最恰当。10What can we learn about On the Origin of Species from the text?AIt is actually a record of Darwins exploration in South America.BIt presented the theory of natural selection for the first time.CIt mainly focuses on the earths role as an environment.

29、DIt came out before Darwins voyage.B细节理解题。根据第五段“.produce the first edition of his theory of natural selection in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species.”可知，这本书首次呈现了物竞天择理论。11What is this text mainly about?ADarwins talent for studying creatures.BThe story of Darwin and the HMS Beagle.CThe birth of Dar

30、wins theory of evolution.DDarwins excellent educational background.C主旨大意题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段“Darwin drew his theory from years of studies.”可知，本文主要讲了达尔文进化论的诞生。DThe British actually introduced the language to the Americas when they reached these lands by sea between the 16th and 17th centuries.At that time

31、，spelling had not yet been standardized.It took the writing of the first dictionaries to set in stone how these words appeared.In the UK，the dictionary was written by Londonbased scholars (学者)Meanwhile，in the United States，the lexicographer (词典编纂者) was a man named Noah Webster.He changed how some wo

32、rds were spelled to make the American version different from the British one as a way of showing cultural independence from its mother country.In terms of speech，the differences between American and British English actually took place after the first settlers arrived in America.These groups of peopl

33、e spoke using what is called rhotic(发r音的) speech，where the “r” sounds of words are pronounced.Meanwhile，the higher classes in the UK wanted to distinguish their way of speaking from the ordinary peoples by softening their pronunciation of the “r” sounds.Since the elite (上层人士) even back then were con

34、sidered the standard for being fashionable，other people began to copy their speech，until it eventually became the common way of speaking in the south of England.Aside from spelling and speech，there are certain grammar differences between British and American English.For example，in American English，c

35、ollective nouns are considered singular (e.g.The band is playing)However，collective nouns can be either singular or plural in British English，although the plural form is most often used (e.g.The band are playing)In British English，“at” is the preposition in relation to time and place.However，in Amer

36、ican English，“on” is used instead of the former and “in” for the latter.While there may be certain differences between British and American English，the two have more similarities.Accidentally using one instead of the other will not necessarily lead to miscommunication.Americans and the British can u

37、sually communicate with each other without too much difficulty，so dont be too hard on yourself if you are unable to memorize the small differences of both the two types of English.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了英式英语和美式英语的一些差异及其形成的原因。12Why did Webster change the spellings of some words in American English?ATo fig

38、ht against Londonbased scholars.BTo show his personal preferences in spelling.CTo suggest Americas independence in culture.DTo make his dictionary unique and eyecatching.C细节理解题。根据第一段“He changed. as a way of showing cultural independence from its mother country.”可知，Webster这样做是为了显示美国在文化上的独立性。13The Bri

39、tish public changed the way they spoke _Aunder the influence of British elites tongueBin order to distinguish themselves from AmericansCso as to make their pronunciation of words smootherDin honor of the first settlers in the newly discovered landsA细节理解题。根据第二段“.the higher classes in the UK .other pe

40、ople began to copy their speech，until.”可知，英国民众受英国上层人士说话口音的影响，改变了说话方式。14What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?AA few prepositions are missing from American English.BBritish English is much more formal than American English.CAmerican and British English differ in some rules of grammar.DSpelling and spe

41、ech differences resulted in grammar differences.C主旨大意题。根据第三段内容可知，本段主要讲了美式英语和英式英语在某些语法规则上有所不同。15What does the author intend to say about the two types of English in the last paragraph?AIts simple to find the similarities between the two.BIts unnecessary to care too much about their differences.CIts c

42、ommon to mistake American English for British English.DIts easy to memorize their differences through typical examples.B写作意图题。根据最后一段内容尤其是“Americans and the British can usually.dont be too hard on yourself.”可知，作者想说的是没必要太在意它们的差异。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分)With the popularity of computers，there have be

43、en questions connected with computer screens and eye strain(视疲劳)Some say the evidence is clear that they can damage a persons eyesight.After all，if they cause eye strain and discomfort，that is the bodys way of saying something. 16 There is a great deal that is known though.First，eye strain from comp

44、uter use for a long time is a fact. 17 In addition，technology，which is partially responsible for the problem，can also offer a partial solution.There are plenty of symptoms that often show up as a result of eye strain from computer screens.It may first start with a little soreness.Then，it may progres

45、s to dry eyes，blurred(模糊不清的)vision and even headaches. 18 If possible，break up computer tasks and noncomputer tasks throughout the day as much as possible. 19 LCD screens tend to cause less eye strain than the traditional CRT computer screens.Still，even an LCD screen，if it is too bright，can be just

46、as hard on the eyes.Many people tend to keep their LCD screens too bright，simply because they are not viewing them from a proper angle.Fortunately，most of the eye damage resulting from the use of computer screens tends to be a shortterm situation. 20 However，if the eyes are not properly rested，the s

47、ymptoms may return more quickly than they appeared at first once computer activity starts again.AComputer screens are able to cause constant damage over time.BOnce the eyes are rested，the symptoms tend to quickly go away.CBesides，it can usually be prevented or reduced in a few easy steps.DOne of the

48、 major improvements in computer screens can also help.EHowever，how much computer screens damage eyesight is somewhat unclear.FTaking a 10to15minute break every hour is a good way to help rest your eyes.GMany who have worked with computers all their lives have not developed eye problems.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介