WELCOME UNIT单元过关模拟检测卷
第一部分 听力略
第二部分 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Everyday Food
by Martha Stewart
No matter how busy you are,at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare.And you want lots of choices and variations.You’ll find all of them in this book:250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.
Paperback,published by Random House,$16.79
Zeroes
by Scott Westerfeld,Margo Lanagan,Deborah Biancotti
New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities.These teenagers have powers that set them apart.They can do things ordinary people can’t.
Paperback,published by Simon & Schuster,$12.99
Mighty Jack
by Ben Hatke
Jack dislikes summer.But he’s got a good reason:summer is when his single mum takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister,Maddy.It’s lots of responsibility,and it’s boring,too,because Maddy doesn’t talk.But one day,at the market,Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mum’s car for a box of mysterious seeds.It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.
Hardcover,published by First Second,$14.15
Only Daughter
by Anna Snoekstra
She’s caught stealing.She’s homeless and on the run.But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago,Rebecca Winter.She assumes Rebecca’s identity,using it as a way out.Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.
Kindle edition,published by Harlequin Enterprises,$8.88
21.Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal
A.Martha Stewart. B.Anna Snoekstra.
C.Ben Hatke. D.Scott Westerfeld.
22.How much should readers pay for a story about a boy’s amazing experience
A.$8. B.$12.99.
C.$14.15. D.$16.79.
23.How is Zeroes different from the rest books
A.It tells a story. B.It’s in paperback.
C.It’s quite popular. D.It’s a co-written book.
B
You’d be surprised to see what your handwriting says about you.Did you know shy,introverted(内向的) types prefer to write small,and brave,extroverted types are likely to write in large letters If you have average-sized writing,it shows a strong ability to focus and concentrate.
People who leave large spaces between their words enjoy freedom and independence,while those who write their words together are likely to enjoy the company of others.If your words are totally crowded,you might affect someone’s private life in an unwanted and annoying way.
While a very heavy pen pressure can suggest nervousness and anger;a proper heavy pressure is a sign of responsibility.A soft pressure means you’re shy and quiet;you might also lack energy,according to one National Pen Company study.
If you dot(加点) your “i” high on the page,you likely have an active imagination.A closely dotted “i” is the mark of an organised and detail-oriented(注重细节的)mind.If you dot your “i” to the left,you might be a procrastinator(拖延者).And if you dot your “i” with a circle,you likely have playful and childlike qualities.
Whether or not your words are rounded or pointed also plays a role in what your handwriting says about you.Pointed letters are a sign of an intelligent person and rounded letters signal creativity and artistic ability.
If you write quickly,it’s highly likely that you’re impatient and dislike wasting time.If you take your time getting your words down,you are independent and methodical(有条理的).
According to The Pen Warehouse,if you connect your letters when you’re writing,it might mean you’re very reasonable and most of your decisions are based on facts and experience.If your letters are disconnected,you might be more imaginative and make your decisions by your feelings.
24.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A.Useful ways to write beautiful handwriting
B.Your handwriting may show your character
C.Good handwriting helps you to be successful
D.Handwriting becomes less and less important
25.What does the underlined word “extroverted” in paragraph 1 mean
A.Outgoing. B.Confident.
C.Angry. D.Determined.
26.If someone dots his “i” to the left,he might .
A.like putting off doing things
B.act like a child sometimes
C.have an active imagination
D.write rounded letters
27.From the last paragraph,it can be known that we can judge a person’s character by .
A.learning if his words are pointed
B.learning if he writes quickly
C.checking if he has heavy pen pressure
D.checking if he writes letters connectedly
C
Have you ever been sad because of failure Please remember,for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.
A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house.As he was working,a couple of older boys stopped by to watch.“What are you doing ” asked one of the visitors.“I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!”the boy answered excitedly.The older boys began to laugh,telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible.After a while,the boy picked up a jar.He showed it to the visitors.It was full of all kinds of stones and insects.Then he said calmly and confidently,“Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth,but look at what I’ve found during this period!”
The boy’s goal was far too difficult,but it did cause him to go on.And that is what a goal is for—to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen,in other words,to cause us to keep working!
Not every goal will be fully achieved.Not every job will end up with success.Not every dream will come true.But when you fall short of your aim,maybe you can say,“Yes,but look at what I’ve found along the way!There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived.It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.
28.The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be .
A.brave B.impolite
C.foolish D.warm-hearted
29.Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys
A.To drive them away.
B.To show what he had found in the digging.
C.To show how beautiful the jar was.
D.To attract them to join him in the work.
30.What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text
A.No dream can come true.
B.All work will end successfully.
C.Goals shouldn’t be set too high.
D.Goals will benefit us a lot.
31.The best title for the text should be .
A.A Boy Dug a Hole
B.Joy in the Journey
C.No Pain,No Gain
D.Failure Is the Mother of Success
D
Many of us live with a roommate at some stage.Sometimes,there can be problems.Who hasn’t had an argument about whose turn it is to take out the rubbish or who should be the one to clear up after dinner However,living with another person also comes with many benefits.
You know that there’s always someone else around,which can help you feel safer.There is always someone to talk to,so you never feel lonely.Besides these obvious benefits,there are some you may not notice.For example,we’re actually more likely to eat healthier food when living with others.
To examine the effect of living alone,Australian university researchers did much research and found that people living alone tended to eat less fresh food,which can have a significant negative effect on long-term health.However,those living with others generally benefited from a more varied diet compared to those living alone.
What could explain these findings The researchers believe the social and cultural roles played by cooking,food preparation and eating may be important considerations.For example,those living with friends have someone else to go shopping with,and thus are likely to buy higher-quality fresh food regularly.
Cooking skills may be another factor.If people living alone find they do not have the knowledge required to prepare a particular dish or cook a certain food,they may fall back on ready-made,less healthy food.However,if they live with at least one other person,they may be able to ask for help.
In addition,people living alone can eat whatever they want at any time of the day or night.However,it’s helpful to have someone around who questions your decision to eat frozen pizza at 3 am.In other words,roommates can draw your attention to unhealthy routines.
So,if you now live alone and find yourself fighting a losing battle against poor eating habits,why not consider sharing a home with someone else You could encourage one another to be healthier.
32.The author uses the first paragraph to .
A.introduce the topic of the text
B.remind readers of their roommates
C.show the problems of living with others
D.recall the experience of sharing a room
33.The second paragraph is mainly about .
A.the reasons for living with others
B.the benefits of having a roommate
C.the way of dealing with a roommate
D.the importance of communicating with others
34.The underlined phrase “fall back on” in paragraph 5 means “ ”.
A.hunt for B.cut down on
C.depend on D.give up
35.What is the main purpose of this text
A.To explain why roommates have arguments.
B.To tell readers every coin has two sides.
C.To encourage people to have a roommate.
D.To persuade people to develop healthy eating habits.
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。
How to Adjust to a New School
Adjusting to a new school can be nerve-wracking(令人焦虑不安的) and scary.When you go to a new school,you might worry that you don’t know anyone or that you won’t fit in. 36 Knowing about your school,preparing for the first day and knowing how to make friends can make this transition(过渡) a lot easier.As you get into your schoolwork and after-school activities,you’ll find that you’re making friends and life is getting easier.
37 Before you start school,go with your parents to visit the school.Find out where your classroom will be,as well as the dining hall,the library,the gym and other important places.
Meet your teachers.Meeting your teachers before you start school will also help you make a fine adjustment to the new school. 38 Being friendly to your teachers will help your transition.Find out some key facts about them,such as what subject they teach,where they teach,their name,etc.
Read the school handbook.Knowing the school’s rules ahead of time will help make it easier to fit in with the school culture.Read through the handbook with your parents. 39 The school handbook might also have some interesting facts about the school,which can help you get to know its history,the students and the teachers.
40 It will be helpful to know when vacation days are scheduled(安排),as well as half-days and special days like sport meetings or carnivals(狂欢节).This will help you remember when you have a short day of school or a day off.
A.Take a tour of your school.
B.Know the school year calendar.
C.Introduce yourself and smile.
D.Talk to your parents about your situation.
E.Try your best to prepare the final exam.
F.You worry that you might get lost,or if the teachers are strict.
G.Then they can explain the rules that might sound confusing to you.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Like most people in her village,my grandma 41 jasmine(茉莉) flowers.Summer is the time to pick jasmine flowers which will be sent to the factory to make jasmine tea.Helping my grandma pick jasmine flowers has been my 42 since I was 13.The jasmine field was 43 with lots of flowers and their good smells, 44 it was hard to pick these flowers for hours in the strong sunlight.When I got 45 and wanted to give up,I looked at my grandma who kept busy picking flowers.Seeing her work hard,I 46 strength to keep going.By working with her,I learned to work until the job was 47 .
Grandma lived a poor life but she never lost her 48 .In her old age,she didn’t need to work because her children could support(赡养) her.But,she still worked to give her money to the Senior Centre,which 49 me.In my mind,people work hard to enjoy their lives,instead of giving money away.She disagreed,saying,“I have worked for a lifetime.”“ 50 has become part of my life.When I was in 51 ,I had a lot of help from the neighbours,who are now in the Senior Centre.I want to pay them back.I want to be 52 .”
I always remember her 53 and think deeply about my future work.I 54 that a job is not only a way to make a living,but also a way to 55 people and make this world a better place.
41.A.picked B.planted C.wanted D.preferred
42.A.chance B.trouble C.job D.advice
43.A.important B.wonderful C.safe D.far
44.A.but B.and C.or D.so
45.A.lost B.cold C.sad D.tired
46.A.doubted B.tested C.recovered D.used
47.A.done B.checked C.begun D.prepared
48.A.courage B.bravery C.kindness D.patience
49.A.comforted B.moved C.upset D.surprised
50.A.Learning B.Changing C.Working D.Caring
51.A.line B.silence C.practice D.difficulty
52.A.helpful B.hopeful C.peaceful D.careful
53.A.needs B.words C.smiles D.commands
54.A.promise B.imagine C.expect D.realise
55.A.encourage B.save C.serve D.understand
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
My friend had a chance to make a trip to Hong Kong 56. August 15.He had dreamed about 57.(visit) it since his boyhood and it was the first time that he 58. (be) there.The following was what he had seen.
59. (arrive) there,he was impressed by its beautiful scenery and tall buildings.As we all know,Hong Kong has the 60. (many) skyscrapers(摩天大楼) in the world.Wherever he went,he saw many smiling faces.People in Hong Kong were kind,generous,easy-going 61. ready to help others.Much to his surprise,he saw that people there always kept order in public places.Though a great number of people 62. (wait) for the next train at the subway station,they were talking in such a low voice as not 63. (disturb) others.
Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong.English is 64. (wide) used in the government,markets,service centres and other fields.
Staying there for a week was a good experience for him, 65. he would never forget.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华,你校即将举行国际中学生科学论坛活动,你想报名做一名志愿者。请用英语写一封邮件申请参加。主要内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.自我介绍;
3.希望获准。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头、结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing this letter to
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Ali and his younger sister,Zahra,lived with their parents in a poor neighbourhood.Their mother was very sick and their father was sparing no effort to find a job,and they had only a little money with which to buy food.As they had not paid the rent for several months,the landlord(房东) was staring at them.
One day,Ali took Zahra’s shoes to a shoe repairman to fix them,but he lost them on the way home.It wasn’t until he got home that he realised he had lost the shoes.He was afraid that his parents would be angry,so he begged his sister to keep it secret.Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes.Zahra’s school hours were in the morning,so she would wear them first.After school,she would rush back and give them to Ali.He could then run to his school,which began in the afternoon.Although he ran as fast as he could,Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes,he decided to take part.He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of the race arrived.Ali had a good start,but halfway through the race he began to get tired and slowed down.Thinking of his promise to his sister,he tried his best to stay right behind the two fastest runners and determined to finish third.Suddenly,as the finishing line drew near,another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he fell down.
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
Filled with pleasure,Ali walked home quickly.
A
21A细节理解题。根据第一部分下面的内容可知,Everyday Food是一本介绍烹饪的书,作者是Martha Stewart,故正确答案是A项。
22.C:细节理解题。第三部分下面的“...a box of mysterious seeds.It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.”这一信息与题干中的“a story about a boy’s amazing experience”相对应。由此可知,Mighty Jack这本书主要介绍了小男孩的神奇经历,再由“Hardcover,published by First Second,$14.15”可知该书价值14.15美元,故选C项。
23.:D细节理解题。比较每本书的作者可知,除了Zeroes这本书由三个作者(Scott Westerfeld,Margo Lanagan,Deborah Biancotti)之外,其余三本书都只有一个作者。因此D项符合题意。
B
24.B:主旨大意题。文章第一句点题:“You’d be surprised to see what your handwriting says about you.”你会惊讶地发现你的笔迹说明了什么。再根据下文列举的一些书写习惯显示出来的人的性格可知,本文主要阐述的是你的笔迹会透露你的性格。
25.:A词义猜测题。根据上文的“Did you know shy,introverted types prefer to write small... ”可知,你知道性格害羞内向的人喜欢写小字吗 而extroverted对应的就是introverted,故此处说的是性格勇敢外向的人喜欢写大字,故extroverted意为“外向的”。
26.:A:细节理解题。根据第四段的“If you dot your ‘i’ to the left,you might be a procrastinator.”可知,如果你把i的点点得偏向左边,那么你可能是一个拖延者。由此可知,如果一个人喜欢把i的点点到左边,那么他喜欢拖延做事。
27.:D:细节理解题。根据最后一段所述可知,如果你习惯写连笔字,意味着你很有理性,你的大部分决定都是建立在事实和经验的基础上的。如果你写的字并不相连,你可能更有想象力并依靠感觉做决定。故最后一段说明我们可以通过看一个人写的字是否相接来判断他的性格。
C
28.:C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The older boys began to laugh,telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible.”可知,大点的男孩们都嘲笑他,并告诉他挖一个穿过地球的洞是不可能的事情,而他还在做。从而可推知他们都嘲笑他愚蠢。故C项正确。
29.B:推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Then he said calmly and confidently,‘Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth,but look at what I’ve found during this period!’”可知,他拿着那个罐子告诉其他男孩,虽然他可能不会挖穿地球,但是在这个过程中他会找到很多有趣的东西。故B项正确。
30.:D推理判断题。 根据文章第四段中的“But when you fall short of your aim,maybe you can say,‘Yes,but look at what I’ve found along the way!There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!’”可知,虽然有时我们没能够实现自己的目标,但是我们会发现在朝着目标努力的过程中,我们仍会学到很多有用的东西。也就是说目标会让我们受益良多。故D项正确。
31.:A主旨大意题。本文通过一个小男孩挖洞的故事导入到目标在我们的生活中有重大价值这一主题。尽管我们可能无法实现目标,但在朝着目标努力的过程中,我们会有很大的收获。四个选项中只有A项和文章内容相关,其余三项与主题无关。故A项正确。
D
32.A推理判断题。根据第一段内容,特别是“However,living with another person also comes with many benefits.”可知,作者用第一段来引出文章话题——和室友一起住有很多好处。
33.:B:段落大意题。根据第二段内容,特别是“Besides these obvious benefits,there are some you may not notice.”可知,本段主要讲的是有一个室友的好处。
34.:C:词义猜测题。根据画线词前面的“If people living alone find they do not have the knowledge required to prepare a particular dish or cook a certain food”可知,如果单独生活的人不会烹饪的话只能依靠那些现成的、不健康的食物,由此可知画线词词义为“依靠”。
35.:C:主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了有一个室友的好处,再结合最后一段中的“why not consider sharing a home with someone else”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的就是鼓励大家找一个室友共同生活。
36~40 FACGB
第三部分 语言知识运用
41.:A根据下文“Helping my grandma pick jasmine flowers”可知,奶奶像大多数的村民一样,靠采摘茉莉花为生。
42.:C:根据下文“I learned to work until the job was”可知,自从13岁起作者就跟着奶奶采摘茉莉花,他已经把这当成一项工作。
43.:B:根据下文“with lots of flowers and their good smells”可知,置身于茉莉花田中闻着花香,作者感到很美妙。
44.:A:茉莉花田虽然美,但在烈日下采摘茉莉花是一件不容易的事。
45.:D:从下文“wanted to give up”可知,此处指作者累到想要放弃。
46.:C根据下文“I learned to work until the job was”可知,作者又恢复了继续工作的力量。
47.:A:由上文的“By working with her”可知,作者学会了把工作做完。
48.:C由下文“give her money to the Senior Centre”可知,虽然奶奶一生过着贫穷的生活,但是她仍然善良。
49.:D由下文“In my mind,people work hard to enjoy their lives,instead of giving money away.”可知,奶奶坚持献出爱心的做法让作者很惊讶。
50.:C:根据上文“I have worked for a lifetime”可知,工作是奶奶生活的一部分。
51.:D:由下文“I had a lot of help from the neighbours”可知,当初奶奶有困难的时候,是邻居们给她提供了很多帮助。
52.:A:根据上文“I want to pay them back.”可知,现在那些邻居住在养老中心,她想尽自己的微薄之力帮助他们。
53.:B:根据上文可知,作者一直记得奶奶当初说的那些话。
54.:D由上文“think deeply about my future work”可知,作者通过奶奶的话意识到工作不仅仅是一种谋生的手段,而且也可以服务人民,从而让这个世界变得更加美好。
55.:C:参见上题解析。
第二节
:56.on 57.visiting 58.had been 59.Arriving 60.most 61.and 62.were waiting 63.to disturb 64.widely 65.which
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing this letter to apply to work as a volunteer.I think volunteer work can not only help me improve my English,but also it can help the visitors to know better about our school.
I’m good at English and I’ve taken part in many social activities in the past few years.Besides,my interest and skill in communication and teamwork contribute to my application for the job.
I would be thankful if you could give me a chance.I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.Refusing to give up at this point,he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could.He dashed across the finishing line and won the fourth prize.Thinking he would let her sister down,Ali couldn’t help sobbing.Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule.Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony,Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.
Filled with pleasure,Ali walked home quickly.He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news.On his arrival,Ali found Zahra was waiting outside.Nervous and anxious,Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting.“Zahra,see what I have got for you.”Ali said excitedly,taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands.The instant Zahra saw the shoes,her face lit up.So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali.“Thank you,Ali!”Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.
