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1、第二单元过关检测(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。AThe New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like:an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.Central ParkOne of the most famous parks in the world,Central Park is a man-made wonder.No

2、t only is it the first public park built in America,but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks,with over 25 million guests per year.Set in the middle of busy Manhattan,its grounds serve as a safe harbour,not only for athletes,and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year.

3、One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds,gazing upon nearly 50 fountains,monuments,and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in Manhattan,New York City.Bic

4、ycle and pedestrian paths,including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway,span the park north to south,opening up the waterfront for the public to relax.The park includes tennis and soccer fields,childrens playground,dog-runs,and many other features.Washington Square ParkWashington Square,located in the

5、 heart of Greenwich Village,is a very popular and often crowded square.People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City.The zoo began in the 1860s,making it the first official zoo

6、 to open in New York City.The zoo was improved in 1934,with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool.1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?A.Central Park. B.Hudson River Park.C.Central Park Zoo.D.Washington Square Park.答案D解析细节理解题。根据Washington

7、 Square Park部分的“Washington Square,located in the heart of Greenwich Village,is a very popular and often crowded square.”可知,Washington Square Park位于Greenwich Village的中心。故选D项。2.What can we learn about Central Park?A.It is primarily an artificial park.B.It is the first public park built in the world.C.

8、It was the most crowded park when first built.D.It especially attracts pedestrians and artists.答案A解析细节理解题。根据Central Park部分的“One of the most famous parks in the world,Central Park is a man-made wonder.”可知,Central Park是一个人造公园。故选A项。3.When was the first official zoo in New York City improved?A.In the 18

9、60s.B.In 1934.C.In the mid-1980s.D.In 1988.答案B解析细节理解题。根据Central Park Zoo部分的“The zoo began in the 1860s,making it the first official zoo to open in New York City.The zoo was improved in 1934,with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool.”可知,动物园得到改善是在1934年。故选B

10、项。BIt was a bitter cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago.The old mans beard was glazed by winters frost while he waited for a ride across the river.The wait seemed endless.His body became numb and stiff from the frigid north wind.It was long before he heard the faint,steady rhythm of hoov

11、es along the frozen path.Anxiously watching several horsemen coming up,he let the first one pass by without any effort to get his attention,then another passed by,and another.Finally,the last rider drew near where the old man sat like a snow statue.When the old man caught the riders eye and said,“Si

12、r,would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side?”Stopping his horse,the rider replied,“Sure!” Seeing the old man unable to lift his half-frozen body from the ground,the horseman got down to help him.The horseman took him not just across the river,but to his destination just a few miles a

13、way.As they approached the tiny but cozy cottage,the horsemans curiosity caused him to inquire,“Sir,I noticed you let several other riders pass by without making an effort to secure a ride.Then I came up and you immediately asked me for a ride.I am curious why,on such a bitter night,you would wait a

14、nd ask the last rider.What if I had refused and left you here?”The old man looked the rider straight in the eyes and replied,“I reckon I know people pretty good.I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately found no concern for my situation.It would have been useless even to ask them fo

15、r a ride.But when I looked into your eyes,your gentle spirit would welcome the opportunity to give me assistance in my time of need.”Those heart-warming comments touched the horseman deeply.“Im so grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man.“May I never get too busy in my own affairs that

16、I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”With that,Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.4.Why didnt the old man ask the previous riders for a ride?A.Because he was waiting for the last rider.B.Because his efforts failed to ge

17、t their attention.C.Because he assumed they had no concern for him.D.Because he was too numb to lift his half-frozen body.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第五段的“I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately found no concern for my situation.”可知,老人没有请求前面骑者的帮助是因为他在这些骑者的眼中没有看到关心。故选C项。5.What caused the last rid

18、er to stop and help the old man?A.The old mans poor situation.B.Kindness and sympathy.C.His own affairs.D.The old mans warm comments.答案B解析推理判断题。根据第五段的对话可判断出,最后一个骑者帮助老人是出于本身的善良和对老人的同情。故选B项。6.What do you know about the old man?A.He gave the last rider an opportunity to help.B.He lived in a big house a

19、 few miles away.C.He judged people by looking into their eyes.D.He recognised the president at first sight.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第五段的“The old man looked the rider straight in the eyes and replied,I reckon I know people pretty good.I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately found no concern fo

20、r my situation”可判断出,老人是从他们的眼神判断人的。故选C项。7.Which can be the best title of this text?A.Look into Your EyesB.Compassion of a Great ManC.The Last Rider to HelpD.Return to the White House答案B解析标题归纳题。短文叙述了在一个寒冷的傍晚,一个老人等待过路的骑者带他过河。然而好几个骑者过去了,老人都无动于衷。当最后一个骑者过来的时候,老人请求他的帮助。他们顺利地到达了目的地。骑者很好奇地问老人为什么不寻求前面几个人的帮助。老

21、人回答说没有在他们的眼中看到关心,而从这个骑者的眼中看到了关心。而这个骑者正是托马斯杰斐逊。所以短文最佳标题为“一个伟人的同情心”。故选B项。C(2020山东卷)In the mid-1990s,Tom Bissell taught English as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.He left after seven months,physically broken and having lost his mind.A few years later,still attracted to the country,he returned to Uzbekistan t

22、o write an article about the disappearance of the Aral Sea.His visit,however,ended up involving a lot more than that.Hence this book,Chasing the Sea:Lost Among the Ghosts of Empire in Central Asia,which talks about a road trip from Tashkent to Karakalpakstan,where millions of lives have been destroy

23、ed by the slow drying up of the sea.It is the story of an American travelling to a strange land,and of the people he meets on his way:Rustam,his translator,a lovely 24-year-old who picked up his colorful English in California,Oleg and Natasha,his hosts in Tashkent,and a string of foreign aid workers

24、.This is a quick look at life in Uzbekistan,made of friendliness and warmth,but also its darker side of society.In Samarkand,Mr Bissell admires the architectural wonders,while on his way to Bukhara he gets a taste of police methods when suspected of drug dealing.In Ferghana,he attends a mountain fun

25、eral(葬礼) followed by a strange drinking party.And in Karakalpakstan,he is saddened by the dust storms,diseases and fishing boats stuck miles from the sea.Mr Bissell skillfully organizes historical insights and cultural references,making his tale a well-rounded picture of Uzbekistan,seen from Western

26、 eyes.His judgment and references are decidedly American,as well as his delicate stomach.As the author explains,this is neither a travel nor a history book,or even a piece of reportage.Whatever it is,the result is a fine and vivid description of the purest of Central Asian traditions.8.What made Mr

27、Bissell return to Uzbekistan?A.His friends invitation.B.His interest in the country.C.His love for teaching.D.His desire to regain health.答案B解析细节理解题。由第一段第三句可知,Bissell先生之所以回到乌兹别克斯坦,是因为他被这个国家深深吸引。故选B项。9.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Developing a serious mental disease.

28、B.Taking a guided tour in Central Asia.C.Working as a volunteer in Uzbekistan.D.Writing an article about the Aral Sea.答案D解析代词指代题。由第一段末句以及第二段第一句可知,代词that指代上文中出现的Bissell回到乌兹别克斯坦,所写的一篇关于咸海消失的文章。故选D项。10.Which of the following best describes Mr Bissells road trip in Uzbekistan?A.Romantic.B.Eventful.C.Ple

29、asant.D.Dangerous.答案B解析推理判断题。由第三段的描述可知,Bissell的乌兹别克斯坦之行充满了友善和温暖,也了解到了社会的阴暗面。在前往布哈拉的途中他曾被怀疑贩毒被警方拘捕。在费尔干纳,他参加了一个葬礼,后又参加了一场怪异的酒会。在卡拉卡尔帕克斯坦他又遭遇了沙尘暴、疾病及渔船被困等事情,所以说Bissell的乌兹别克斯坦之行有很多变故。故选B项。11.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce a book.B.To explain a cultural phenomenon.C.To remember a writer

30、.D.To recommend a travel destination.答案A解析写作意图题。作者开门见山,提到Bissell回到乌兹别克斯坦来写一篇关于咸海消失的文章。接下来介绍他此行远远超越了这一点,他出版了追寻大海:消失在中亚帝国的魂魄中一书,讲述了旅途中的种种经历。最后一段指出,Bissell以高超的技艺将历史领悟和文化参考融入他的故事中,从西方人的视角全方位地再现乌兹别克斯坦的现状。所以本文作者旨在介绍一本书。故选A项。DCities usually have a good reason for being where they are,like a nearby port or

31、river.People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade.New York City,for example,is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River.Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million.But not all cities develop

32、 slowly over a long period of time.Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight.In 1896,Dawson,Canada,was unmapped wilderness(荒野).But gold was discovered there in 1897,and two years later,it was one of the largest cities in the West,with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural

33、 conveniences of cities like London or Paris.People went there for gold.They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers.The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warning.An avalanche(雪崩)once closed the path,killing 63 pe

34、ople.For many who made it to Dawson,however,the rewards were worth the difficult trip.Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold,4,000 got rich.About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were,Dawson was never comfortable.Necessities like food and wood

35、 were very expensive.But soon,the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found.The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down,and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska,they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come.Today,people still come an

36、d goto see where the Canadian gold rush happened.Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson Cityits present population is 762.12.What attracted the early settlers to New York City?A.Its business culture.B.Its small population.C.Its geographical position.D.Its favourable climate.答案C解析细节理解题。由第一段第二、三句

37、“People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River.”可知,像纽约市这样的城市往往占据重要的地理位置,交通、通信和贸易方便,由此推知答案为C项。13.What do we know about those who first dug for gold in

38、 Dawson?A.Two-thirds of them stayed there.B.One out of five people got rich.C.Almost everyone gave up.D.Half of them died.答案B解析推理判断题。由第二段末的“Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich.”可知,最早来淘金的20,000人里,有4,000人依靠挖掘黄金致富,占总人数的1/5,所以答案为B项。 14.What was the main reason for many people to

39、leave Dawson?A.They found the city too crowded.B.They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.C.They were unable to stand the winter.D.They were short of food.答案B解析细节理解题。由最后一段中的“But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded.when they heard there were new gold discove

40、ries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come.”可知,金矿被开采殆尽,特别是当得知阿拉斯加发现新的金矿后,人们已经没有兴趣继续留在这里。据此得出导致很多人离开Dawson的主要原因是要到别处寻找新的金矿,答案为B项。15.What is the text mainly about?A.The rise and fall of a city.B.The gold rush in Canada.C.Journeys into the wilderness.D.Tourism in Dawson.答案A解析主旨大意

41、题。文中主要介绍加拿大城市Dawson(道森)因为金矿而崛起,又因为金矿被开采殆尽而衰落,经济只能依靠旅游业支撑,所以A项“一座城市的兴衰”能准确概括文章内容。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。Travelling with kids,regardless of age,is a terrible thing for new parents.Responsibility is high and travel expenses might be unexpected at any point of

42、 the trip.If you are planning your first road trip or vacation with children,there are several important things to consider.Get a child locator.16 and many parents sometimes lose their kids.Popular tourist destinations are overcrowded,too.So,if you are afraid of losing your children,get a child loca

43、tor to be aware of where your kids are going when they accidentally get lost.17.You do not need to pack tons of toys,sweets and a tablet full of games in order to keep your little ones entertained.You can encourage them to create a travel journal,read or tell stories,or give them a camera to capture

44、 the most precious moments during your trip.18.19.This is a must even during the shortest road trip.You can handle a headache,but your child cant.If you do not know what to put in your first aid kit (急救箱),consult your childrens doctor,because all children are different and the medicines either.Apart

45、 from the above,money,passport,avoiding heavy luggage,pick a family friendly destination and family friendly accommodation are also needed.Travelling with kids is exciting and interesting.Your first trip might not be so exciting,but with a careful preparation,your family trip will be the most memora

46、ble one.20.A.Keep them carefulB.Keep them entertainedC.Pack a small,kid-friendly first aid kitD.Board games might be a good choice,tooE.Airports and train stations are usually overcrowdedF.Avoiding your little ones in the planning of the trip is a good ideaG.Involve your little ones in the planning

47、of the trip,which will help you答案16.E17.B18.D19.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。Last night one of our 3 family dogs was hit and killed by a car in front of my mothers house.The dogs became,more or less,my mothers substitute 21 after her human one

48、s grew up and moved out.The one that was killed had 22 with my mum far more than the others.She is shocked and upset.I loved the dog,23 my true sadness currently comes from having to watch my mother endure another 24 after everything she has been through in her life.In the midst of all of this I have to sincerely 25 the driver.It was not his fault.The dog chased a deer into the 26 at night.In an effort not to hit the deer he suddenly changed the 27,not seeing the dog,resulting in her death.The driver