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1、Unit2 Improving yourself考试时间：90分钟满分：120分第一部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AGreat Activities for Nature LoversHikingOne of these easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old- fashioned hike. Hiking generally doesnt

2、 require any fancy equipment or special skills, just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it.Backcountry CampingWhy limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend （or longer） adventure?Backcountry camping involves packing your te

3、nt, sleeping gear, food and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If youre an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.Mountain and Road BikingUnlike long hikes through the woods and camping, biking allows you to

4、 cover more ground and travel farther in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between Crees, and over rocks. If this sounds loo intense or your tires arent suited fbr rugged terrain（崎岖的地带）,consider taking a road bike on paved trails through forest preserves or

5、along country road.GardeningContrary to popular belief, you doni have to travel beyond your own backyard to experience the beauty of nature every day. If your personality is less adventurous or your mobility restricted, consider planting a garden to grow your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flower

6、s. Theres something really satisfying about mixing up a salad with fresh ingredients you grew yourself. One of the best parts about spending time in nature is that it doesnt have to break your budget and anyone can do it.1 .What docs hiking need for hikers?A.A compass.B.A strong desire.C.Practical s

7、kills.D.Necessary equipment.2 .Where will you go to show your survival potential in the wild?A.To a backyard.B.To a forcst.C.To a distant place.D.To a mountain.3 . Which of the following can take you to travel farthcst?A.Hiking.B.Backcountry Camping.C.Gardening.D.Mountain and Road Biking.BI must hav

8、e looked deep in thought, or as deep in thought as an 11 -year-okl man can, when my grandmother glanced up from her weeding to ask, You have something on your mind, dont you?第一节答案：l-5.ABDAD;6-10.DDAAC; 1L15.BCACD解析：1.考查名词。此处指如果在一段恐惧的时间 内勇气像展示力量(strength)一样简单的话。progress进步;power权力;skiII技巧。故选A。2 .考查动词。

9、下文讲述“我”的一次可怕的经历，故这里用recall,表示“问忆起。wasle浪费;spend度 过;occupy占用。故选B c.考查名词。根据设空处的上文“我们一家人刚到我们的圣诞度假屋”和下文“来把钥匙给我们送来” 可知，这里应该是指这个度假屋的主人(owner)。neighbor邻居;agenl代理人siranger陌生人。故选 Do3 .考查动词。根据卜文中的watch out for可知,这里用warned表示“提醒”更符合文意。beg恳 求;al low允许;encourage鼓励。故选A。4 .考查动词。根据倒数第四段中的“Killing也”可知,这里用killing照应下文。

10、observe观察到;play玩 耍;make制造;kill杀死。故选D。5 .考查副词。这里强调听到房东和父母的对话后，“我”突然产生的想法。almost几乎;gradually逐渐 地;never永不;suddenly突然。故选D。6 .考查名词。根据第五段中当“我”发现老鼠出现在房间时，“我”立即向爸爸求助可以推知，此处表示 “况且，如果我需要我父亲，他总会来帮忙come to ones aid表示“来帮助某人，符合语境。life生 活;hand手:mind大脑。故选D。7 .考查动词。根据上文可知，我们一家人刚住进这个房子，旦根据常识可知住进去之后，要把包打开 (unpacked)整理

11、一下。unfold展开;unlock开的锁;uncover揭开盖子。故选A。8 .考查形容词。根据设空处后的“因此我不得不照看我弟弟”可知，此时其他人都在忙碌(busy)看。 excited兴奋的;hurried匆忙完成的;frightened害怕的。故选A。9 .考查名词。根据F文中的so【stepped out of my room可知，电影看到一半的时候“我”需要上厕 所。break意为“间歇，休息”，符合语境。ride短途旅程;walk步行;chance机会。故选C。10 .考查形容词。根据上下文可知,一个出乎意料的毛茸茸的来访者突然出现，故用unexpected出乎 意料的unrea

12、sonable不合理的;unknown未知的;unfit不合适的。故选B,.考杳动词。根据上文可知，“我”的父亲没有和我在一个房间中，且正在忙碌，又根据Killing it!”可知, 我的父亲应该是大声呼喊(yelled)。laugh笑;inform告知;sign示意。故选C。11 .考查动词。根据下文中的“I was so frightened”可推知，“我”当时不知所措，故“我”的头脑因害怕而僵 住了。freeze惊呆，吓呆;break弄破;wander开小差;change改变。故选A。12 .考查动词。根据上文中的“我看见的第一件东西是伞”和下文中的“我开始打那只老鼠”可知，此处 表示“

13、我”抓起(seized)那把雨。kick踢;hand给;Ihrow扔。故选Co.考查形容词。根据上下文内容可知，因为“我”战胜恐惧，把老鼠打死，保护了“我”的弟弟，所以“我”的 父母为“我”感到自豪(proud)。afraid害怕的;nervous神经紧张的;considerate替他人着想的。故选Doc答案：varies; is faced; while; necessities; easier; how; that; to learn; objectively; difference 解析： 考 杳动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:年轻人的消费能力因人而异。分析句子结构可知，设空处作句子的 谓语

14、,结合语境可知，应用一般现在时，且主语为第三人称单数，故填varies。考查固定结构。句意:然而，每个人都面临着同样的问题:用他们的钱做什么?be faced with意为“面 临着考查连词。句意:一些青少年可能把他们的钱花在网络活动上,而其他青少年可以充分利用（自己的） 钱。分析句子结构可知,设空处应表示前后两种行为的对比，故填while,意为“然而,而“。考查名词复数。句意:八岁的汤普森开始为无家可归的人制作装有必需品的”KareBags,o分析句子结构可知，设空处应填名词作containing的宾语，且由语境可知应用名词复数，故 填necessities,意为“必需品”。考查形容词比较级

15、。句意:八岁的汤普森开始为无家可归的人制作装有必需品的”Karc Bags”， 这让他们的生活更容易。结合句意可知，设空处暗含着与过去的比较，应用比较级，故填easier。考查“疑问词+不定式”结构。句意:多亏了杰里,他提出一个教育少年如何明智地花钱的方法。分 析句子结构并结合句意可知，设空处应用疑问词how。考查强调句。句意:就是从那时开始,他的孙子孙女们开始掌控他们收到的钱。分析句子结构可知， 此句为强调句，设空处应填that。考查非谓语动词。意.他在给予他们学习终身的价值观的机会。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用不 定式作定语,lhe opportunity to do sth.意为“做某事

16、的机会”，故填to learn。考查词性转换。句意:这些罐子更大的目标是要鼓励青少年们客观地看待金钱以及它能做什么。分析句子结构可知，设空处应用副词修饰动词think,故填objectivelyo考查词性转换。句意:总之，这个方法会对青少年的前途有影响。分析句子结构可知,此处为固定短 语make a difference,意为“起作用;有影响”。第三部分写作第一节答案：Dear David.I have learned from your email that you wanl lo iry smoking as you （hiiik it is very cool. As far as I

17、can see. smoking is a bad habit.It is widely believed that smoking has harmful effects on ones body. It can do terrible damage to your heart, and even cause cancer. Additionally, cigarette smoking will affect the health of your family members. Whats worse, you will find it hard to give up once you a

18、re addicted to cigarette smoking.I suggest you live a healthy and active life. Youd better often take part in sports to build you up and develop some healthy hobbies to enjoy life.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节答案：Paragraph 1:Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Poppy was amazed. She wagged

19、 furiously. She barked with joy. She smiled, her tongue lolling out as she investigated the surprise. The little pup was not shy and immediately starting yipping and jumping around the older dog. That didnt take long, remarked Mom, as both dogs went roaring around the house in an impromptu game of c

20、hase. Dad laughed.Paragraph 2:A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had missed Poppy and was looking forward to seeing her. When he bent down to give her a big hug, he fell over in surprise as a small golden cloud came racing up to lick his face, too, Oh my gosh, who is this? h

21、e exclaimed. His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face. Thats Pee-wee, said Dad. I cant believe you got yourselves a puppy! We didnt, replied Mom. This puppy is for Poppy!Yes, I was thinking that someday I want to be an Olympic speed skating champion like my hero, Eric Heiden. I want to b

22、e a doctor like my parents and I want to help children in Africa.I immediately knew I had (he right person when a knowing smile flashed across her face. Johann, of course! You can do anything you want to do! she said simply. And with my grandmothers support, I set out to pursue iny passions.14 years

23、 later, I was well ready to take hold of my first drcam: becoming an Olympic champion. The Olympics in 1994 were in my home country. Norway. As I entered the Olympic stadium, I wasnt the best athlete, and many had doubts about my ability to perform well. But I had something special working for me. I

24、 had a woman in the first row who believed in me following my passions jus( as much as I did. For the first time ever, my grandmother was going to see me skate.It happened. Breaking a world record, I won the gold.As I stood on the podium(领奖台)that I had dreamedabout my entire life, a curious question

25、 popped into my head. Why me? Why did I win, given all the other incredible competitors out there? The reason had to be more than a grandmother who shared a belief in her grandsons dream. The question led me to only one answer: because I wanted to make a difference in the world, and with all the med

26、ia attention on my success, I could.I immediately knew what that difference had to be: hope in the lives of (he children in Africa. Six months earlier, Id been invited to Eritrea as an ambassador for Olympic Aid.I.How did his grandmother react when (he author spoke out what was on his mind?A.His gra

27、ndmother laughed at him.B.His grandmother supported him.C.His grandmother had no confidence in him.D.His grandmother felt quite surprised.2 .When did the author probably realize his first drcam?A.At the age of 20.B.At the age of 22.C.At the age of 25.D.At the age of 28.3 .What will the author tell u

28、s in the part following the passage?A.His efforts in helping the African children.B.His hard training in preparing fbr the next Olympics.C.His successes at other Olympic games.D.His grandmothers attitude towards him.4 .Whats the passage mainly about?A.A young boy who had many dreams.B.The encouragem

29、ent from a grandinother.C.A sportsman who realized his first dream of helping African children.D.An Olympic hero who made a difference in the world.cThere are many changes that can happen in a persons life. Some changes are very small and would not affect your life very much. However, other events c

30、ould be very important and could change a persons whole life. The important event that changed my life is coming to the United States to study.When I first arrived in this country, I realized that a great transformation(转变)would happen in my life both physically and mentally. After spending more tha

31、n two months in the United States, I firmly believe that moving to the United States is a beneficial change for me. This change provides me with a chance to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as a new way of thinking that is important for me.It is necessary to have this change as it offers me a health

32、y lifestyle. Before coming to the United States, I used to stay up late at night to study and wake up early in the morning. This could cause me (o get sick easily. When I decided to come to America, I made up my mind and determined to keep a healthy routine. For example, I enjoy the Anierican-style

33、meal which includes having a fresh salad instead of cooked vegetables. This method of cooking vegetables helps me absorb more vitamins from them.Additionally, this most important change enables me to think differently and internationally. This is my first time living in a North American country. Hen

34、ce, I have a brand-new chance to experience a new culture. By knowing more about different cultures, I have become more considerate and have an understanding of various habits as well as behaviors from different races.Since I came here, I have changed my eating and sleeping habits to a good way. Thu

35、s, this change is very important and beneficial for me.1 .What docs the author mainly want to tell us in the passage?A.There exist great changes during a persons life.B.Small changes will bring great influence on sociely.C.An important event has changed the life of (he author.D.The author values the

36、 chance to study in the United States.2 .How did (he author feel when he first landed onto the new counlry?A.He benefited from the challenging life.B.He found he would face a great changc.C.Hc discovered life here quite agreed with him.D.He knew he had to change his healthy lifestyle.3 .What can wc

37、learn from the third paragraph?A.Thc author was becoming healthier and hcalthicr.B.Thc author felt happier and more content.C.The author learned how to cook American meals.D.The author decided to live as the Americans do.4 .Which of the following impresses the author most?A.The American-style meal.B

38、.A new way of living.C.Experiencing a new culturc.D.Changing his behaviors.DIf you could have one kind of super power, what would it be?Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of whal reall

39、y matters ia your life.Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinaiy things to improve the world.They have a different kind of super power that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.Were not saying that everyone needs to contribut

40、e their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, and chasing after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy (o something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are inter

41、ested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, dont be a bystander. Gel involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when youre older. But why not start now?Our own experience working together on health, development

42、, and energy (he last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we arc and continues to fuel our optimism about how much (he lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.1 .What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Your lifest

43、yle.B.Your trouble in life.C.Your life value.D.Your life experience.2 .How do the people around make author inspired every day?A.They are making the world better.B.They possess different kinds of super power.C.They have got the power to change (he world.D.They have great influences on the authors li

44、fe and work.3 .Which of the following can be best concluded from Paragraph 5?A.Trying your best to help the poor.B.Working hard to get the bigger opportunities.C.Contributing more to a cause.D.Gctting yourself interested and getting involved.4 .What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Peoples

45、efforts have been materially rewarded.B.The lives of the poorest are supposed to get better.C.The work on health is the most valuable experience.D.Much more progress will be made in the near future.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Investing in yourselfFiguring out ho

46、w to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain from doing all of these things.You may

47、 think investing in yourself means investing in your education.There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership card or learning a new skill.So what are some specific things you can do?Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain

48、 knowledge. Im talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill.Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentations.Moreo

49、ver, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation（通货膨胀）is taken into consideration. But over time, they will show up in t