Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious! 单元测试（含答案）

UNIT 2　单元测试
时间：100分钟　满分：100分
一、阅读理解(20小题， 每小题2分， 共40分)
阅读下面四篇语言材料， 然后按文后要求做题。
A
　　This festival takes place in South Africa, and it has a history of over 100 years. This street festival is one of the world's largest festivals. It is celebrated by thousands of people with bright clothes on January 2 every year. If you come to Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, you will like the dance party full of music to welcome the new year.
　　Holi Festival is the festival full of colors. For this reason, it is also known as the Festival of Colors. It is a holiday of ancient Hindu marking the victory of good over evil (邪恶). Holi is celebrated on March 23 in India every year. The festival begins with a campfire night and is followed by a morning full of colorful powders (粉末).
　　As one of the national holidays, the most popular in the Netherlands (荷兰), King's Day marks the birthday of King Willem Alexander. The festival is celebrated on April 27 every year. On King's Day, you will experience the market of the whole country and giant concerts outdoor in Amsterdam. On this day the Dutch celebrate by dressing in orange clothes (national color).
(　)1. Why do thousands of people celebrate Cape Town Minstrel Carnival
A. To celebrate the harvest.
B. To welcome the new year.
C. To fight against evil.
D. To celebrate the birthday of the king.
(　)2. What's the common feature (共同点) of these three festivals
A. A crowd of people come out to celebrate together.
B. These festivals always make us rethink sad memories in the history.
C. They are celebrated every four years.
D. These three festivals are all new starts.
(　)3. What can we infer (推断) from the sentence “…a morning full of colorful powder. ”？
A. Holi people don't like white or black.
B. Only children like playing with colors.
C. People use the colorful powders to paint on the buildings and walls.
D. Holi people play with colors (watercolors or colorful powders) with their friends and families.
(　)4. What's the national color of the Netherlands
A. Red. B. White.
C. Orange. D. Blue.
(　)5. Which of the following is NOT true
A. There is a dance party full of music on Cape Town Minstrel Carnival.
B. Holi Festival is famous as the festival of colors.
C. The Dutch celebrate by dressing in orange clothes.
D. Indians like King's Day very much.
B
In many countries around the world，May 1st is a holiday which is called Labor Day or Workers' Day. It is an interesting holiday that honors working people and their jobs. But do you know how it started
During the late 1880s，in many parts of the world，people worked for fourteen to sixteen hours a day in factories，but made very little money. Later，in the United States and Canada，working people got together to set up unions. The union (工会) leaders asked factory bosses for shorter working time and higher salaries (工资)，but many of the bosses__▲__.
On May 1st，1886，men and women in the United States and Canada stopped working and went onto the streets. They walked through cities and towns to force bosses to let them work eight hours a day. In the city of Chicago，several people died in fighting with the police. Over the next few years，people in cities around the world stopped working on May 1st to honor(尊敬) the workers everywhere. By the early twentieth century，the first of May became a national holiday in many countries.
However，in the United States and Canada，May 1st is not a holiday. North Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September. Today in the United States，Labor Day is mostly about having fun. People enjoy a long weekend and often celebrate it by having picnics with friends or family. In many parts of the United States，Labor Day is also the last day of summer vacation，and students return to school the next day.
(　)6. How long did people work a day in factories in the late 1880s
A. For 8—10 hours. 　　 B. For 10—12 hours.
C. For 12—14 hours. D. For 14—16 hours.
(　)7. Which can be the best for __▲__？
A. Refused their ideas. B. Accepted their ideas.
C. Agreed with them. D. Understood them.
(　)8. What does the underlined word “force” mean
A. 感激 B. 迫使
C. 宣扬 D. 欣赏
(　)9. Which is the right order of the following events
①Working people began to fight for better life.
②People stopped working on May 1st to honor workers.
③Working people set up unions.
A. ①②③ B. ②①③
C. ③②① D. ③①②
(　)10. How do people often celebrate Labor Day in America nowadays
A. By working all day.
B. By giving gifts to working people.
C. By having fun with friends or family.
D. By having a big ceremony.
C
One dollar and eighty seven cents. That was all. Three times Della counted it. One dollar and eighty seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas. She could not afford a present，so she sat down and cried.
Jim and Della had two possessions (财产) which they were both proud of. One was Jim's gold watch that was from his father and his grandfather. The other was Della's beautiful hair. It fell about her，and reached below her knee.
Della put on her old brown jacket and her old brown hat. Then she went out of the door and down the stairs to the street.
She stopped at a store. The sign in front of the store read “Hair Goods. ”“Will you buy my hair？” asked Della. “Twenty dollars，” the woman said.
Then Della searched through the stores looking for a present for Jim.
She found it at last. It was a watch chain. The bill was twenty one dollars. At seven o'clock，the coffee was made and dinner was ready. Jim was never late. Della heard his steps on the stairs.
The door opened and Jim walked in. He stopped inside the door. His eyes were fixed on Della，and there was an expression in them that she could not read.
“Jim，” she cried，“don't look at me that way. I sold my hair to buy you a Christmas present. ” Jim drew a box from his pocket and put it on the table.
Della opened it. There lay the set of combs (梳子) that she had always wanted. Now they were hers，but her hair was gone.
She smiled and held out Jim's present. “I hunted all over town to find it. Give me your watch. I want to see how it looks on it. ”
Instead of obeying (服从)，Jim sat down，put his hands behind his head and smiled. “Della，” he said，“I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. ”
(　)11. Why did Della count her money three times
A. Because she was not good at counting money.
B. Because she had nothing to do but count money.
C. Because she got different numbers each time she counted it.
D. Because she wished she could have more money.
(　)12. How could Jim feel when he fixed his eyes on Della
A. Shocked. B. Excited.
C. Embarrassed. D. Angry.
(　)13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 10 refer to
A. The box. B. The watch.
C. The watch chain. D. The set of combs.
(　)14. What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A. They lived a rich life.
B. They loved each other deeply.
C. Della didn't like her hair.
D. They might have a fight at last.
(　)15. What's the best title for the passage
A. Beautiful Hair
B. Christmas Gifts
C. Disappointing Christmas
D. Ancient Possessions
D
Monica is an American living in China. She is talking about the Chinese Spring Festival.
Chinese people have celebrated the Spring Festival (or Chinese New Year) for thousands of years! __16__ Sometimes it falls in January.
For every Chinese family, it is important to prepare for the holiday before it begins. For good luck, people clean their homes, and they buy themselves new clothes. And, of course, they buy lots of food to eat during the festival, including fish, meat, fruit, and candy. __17__ People put up red paper decorations on their front doors and windows.
Several days before the festival, people who live far away from their families travel home to see their family members. __18__ Families prepare special holiday foods together, such as dumplings or rice cakes. And the best part Parents and grandparents give children red envelopes (信封) with money inside!
__19__ They think breaking things might bring bad luck to them. In some places on New Year's Eve, “dragon dancers” in beautiful costumes go from door to door, beating drums and setting off fireworks (放烟火) all night long. __20__
Even if you can't come to China to experience this fun holiday, there are Chinese New Year celebrations all over the world. If you visit neighborhoods where Chinese people live in your country, you can enjoy the celebrations, too!
根据材料内容， 从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项， 使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A. Red is an important color on this holiday. B. This holiday usually takes place in February. C. It gets really loud, and it's impossible to sleep! D. During the holiday, people are very careful not to break anything. E. In fact, it's the largest number of people traveling at the same time in the whole world!
16. ________　17. ________　18. ________
19. ________　20. ________
二、完形填空(15小题， 每小题1分， 共15分)
先通读短文， 掌握其大意， 然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
I stood under an apple tree and looked at the mistletoe(槲寄生，一种常用作圣诞节室内悬挂的植物) hung from it. That was sold in stores for Christmas decorations. I had an idea—make some__21__with the mistletoe. I wanted to buy a guitar for my brother, Derek.
I tried to jump as __22__as I could, but the lowest mistletoe was meters beyond my reach. I decided to go home when__23__caught my eye. At the edge of the apple orchard(苹果园), some mistletoe lay by the tree, as if put there just __24__me. I picked out the best mistletoe and rushed home __25__.
When I entered the side door, I could hear my brother playing his guitar, which he had used for many years. I walked to our__26__and knocked at the door.
“Derek Let me in. ”
“Hold on. Hold on，” came a__27__ reply. The door opened and my brother walked past me.
“Where are you going？” I asked.
“None of your business. ”
It wasn't easy __28__that small bedroom with my brother. With Derek gone, I started to make the mistletoe into decorations. Derek's__29____ guitar was beside me, wrapped(包裹) in cloth. That guitar was the one thing in the world Derek__30__. I knew what to buy him with the mistletoe money.
The next day I brought my mistletoe packages to school and__31__every one. It was hardly enough to buy a guitar__32__my pocket was filled with change.
After school I went to the apple orchard again. Another__33__waited for me. More mistletoe was there. When I took the mistletoe, I found the orchard owner standing under a tall tree. Some mistletoe fell from it. Then more and more. Soon a person dropped to the ground next to the owner. Derek! I __34__in the shadows.
“Such hard work for you, ”said the man，“ so what are you going to do with all the money I paid you？” asked the man.
Derek answered in a__35__voice. “Saving up to buy my kid brother something for Christmas. He's been wanting a wooden recorder for years. ”
(　)21. A. meals　　　 B. gifts　　　 C. furniture　 D. money
(　)22. A. far B. high C. fast　　　 D. deep
(　)23. A. something B. anything
C. nothing D. everything
(　)24. A. for　 B. against
C. with D. around
(　)25. A. calmly　 B. happily
C. sadly D. angrily
(　)26. A. living room B. kitchen
C. study D. bedroom
(　)27. A. nervous B. hopeless
C. cold　 D. stupid
(　)28. A. decorating B. sharing C. painting D. cleaning
(　)29. A. old B. broken C. cheap D. ugly
(　)30. A. talked about B. stared at C. looked for D. cared about
(　)31. A. cut B. coloured C. sold D. checked
(　)32. A. unless　 B. though C. if　 D. since
(　)33. A. surprise　 B. problem C. decision　 D. danger
(　)34. A. slept　 B. hid C. lay　 D. ran
(　)35. A. curious　 B. humorous C. happy　 D. wise
三、语篇填空(15小题， 每小题1分， 共15分)
第一节
阅读短文， 从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空， 使短文通顺， 意思完整。每空限填一词， 每词限用一次。
they　two　noodle　 bear get　be　usual as　 mother　 old
All around the world, families celebrate special days together. Traditions for these days __36__ very different. Some of them may surprise you.
Families in most countries have a special day to celebrate for mothers. In Serbia, this day is on the __37__ Sunday before Christmas. On that day, children sneak(溜)into their __38__ bedroom and tie her feet with ribbon(丝带)so that she can't get out of bed. Then they shout, “Mother's Day, Mother's Day! What will you pay to __39__ away？” Then the mother gives __40__ small treats and presents as payment so that the kids “free” her.
In China, they say that babies are one year old when they are __41__. After that, all children celebrate their birthday on New Year's Day because that's when they grow a year __42__. Actual birthdays are __43__ celebrated with a big family meal. The tradition is that the “birthday boy” or “birthday girl” should fill their mouth with as many long noodles __44__ they can and then eat them. This is because in Chinese culture, long __45__are a symbol of long life.
36. ________　37. ________　38. ________　39. ________　40. ________
41. ________　42. ________　43. ________　44. ________　45. ________
第二节
阅读短文， 根据语篇要求填空， 使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Food is always important in Chinese celebrations. People often eat special foods for the Mid Autumn Festival __46__ these foods have special meanings. For example, many Mid Autumn Festival meals include a dish made with pumpkin. __47__ is believed that pumpkins bring good health. During the Qing Dynasty, many people also began eating taros(芋头), a vegetable similar __48__ a potato. They believed that taros bring good luck and wealth.
Another Mid Autumn Festival treat is the mooncake. It is a cake with a sweet filling. The cakes are round in the shape of the moon. They are a symbol　__49__ being together.
The cakes are filled with different flavors(口味). Many cakes have a filling made from lotus flowers(荷花). Other cakes __50__ filled with ice cream or chocolate. Cakes can have different shapes, too. Today, you can find cakes in the shape of Hello Kitty.
46. ________　47. ________　48. ________　49. ________
50. ________
四、补全对话(5小题， 每小题2分， 共10分)
根据下面的对话情景， 在每个空白处填上一个恰当的句子， 使对话的意思连贯、完整。
A: Hi, Lucy! I haven't seen you for many years. 51. _________________________？
B: Oh, I went to London and lived with my parents.
A: 52. ______________________________________________________________
B: Yes, they worked there.
A: I'm very glad to see you again. You have changed a lot. 53. __________________________________________________________________.
B: That's true. But now I prefer long hair.
A: You look beautiful with long hair.
B: Thank you.
A: By the way, the Dragon Boat Festival is coming. 54. ____________________________________________？ We can eat zongzi and watch the boat races on TV in my house.
B: Sure, I'd love to. That's very kind of you.
A: 55. ____________________________________________. See you on that day.
五、书面表达(20分)
假定你是李华，请给你的美国笔友Peter写一封电子邮件，介绍一下传统节日端午节。
要点如下:
1. 端午节是个什么样的节日？
2. 这个节日的习俗有哪些？
3. 你是如何与家人过这个节日的？
提示词: commemorate v. 纪念；poet n. 诗人
注意: 1. 词数不少于100；
2. 请不要逐句翻译，可适当发挥；
3. 邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter，
The Dragon Boat Festival，also called Duanwu Festival，is a traditional festival in China. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in the traditional Chinese festival If so，could you come and celebrate the festival with us next year
Yours，
Li Hua
参考答案
一、A)1～5: BADCD B)6～10: DABDC
C)11～15: DACBB D)16～20: BAEDC
二、21～25: DBAAB　26～30: DCBAD　31～35: CBABC
三、第一节
36. are　37. second　38. mother's　39. get　40. them
41. born　42. older　43. usually　44. as　45. noodles
第二节
46. because　47. It　48. to　49. of　50. are
四、51. Where did you go/What did you do
52. Did they/your parents work there
53. You used to have short hair/You had short hair
54. Can you come to my house on that day/Would you like to come to my house on that day
55. You're welcome/No problem/My pleasure
五、Dear Peter，
The Dragon Boat Festival，also called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional festival in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. People celebrate it to commemorate Qu Yuan, a famous poet. On that day，people in China often eat rice dumplings and have dragon boat races. On that day, I watch dragon boat races with my parents on TV in the morning. My father used to be a dragon boat player. He is a big fan of dragon boat races. Then I help to do some housework. I help my mother make rice dumplings at noon, and cook her favorite food in the evening.
Are you interested in the traditional Chinese festival If so, could you come and celebrate the festival with us next year
Yours，
Li Hua