上外版（2020）必修第一册Unit 4 Customs and Traditions单元测验卷（无答案）

2021 学年第二学期高一英语 Unit4 单元阶段评估
Listening Comprehension
Directions: In Section A, you will hear six short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and it questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1 A. In a department store. B. At an airport.
C. In a post office. D. At a hotel.
2. A He is responsible. B. He is capable.
C. He is unreliable. D. He is unhealthy.
3.A. Change his job. B. Find a new flat.
C. Talk to his boss. D. Leave for another city.
4.A. Hold a party. B. Do the cleaning.
C. Cook the dinner. D. Take a break.
A. He could take the interview on Friday
The woman could arrange the time herself
He preferred to take the interview the next day.
He could have the interview any day except this Frida
A. She was allowed to visit the place B. She was looking for a manager. C She walked into a wrong place. D She ignored the private sign
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear one short passage and one longer conversation, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage and the conversation. The passage and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 7 through 9 are based on the following passage.
A. An online book club. B.A social activity.
C.A new way to share books. D. An adventure.
A. The real and the virtual.
The books and the public places.
The publishers and the public places.
The people you meet and the books you read.
A. Books can be left at the place appointed by Bookcrossing.
More people nowadays prefer reading online.
Anyone who finds a book should inform its owner
The owner of a book doesn't know who will read it.
Questions 10 through 13 are based on the following conversation.
10.A. Several days ago. B. About 5 months ago.
C. More than 3 weeks ago. D. Early that day.
11.A. It lasts for an hour every time. B It hits more after lunch
C. It is not very intense. D. It travels to other body parts
12.A. Steak. B. Vegetables. C. Fish. D. Fruits.
13.A. The woman has eaten more than before.
The woman has to spend a lot of money on her check-up
The doctor already knows the cause of the woman's problem
The doctor thought the woman should have come earlier.
Grammar
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
A reading event related to a newly released book titled Spirit of China: The Chinese Women's Volleyball Team We Chased after Those Years (14) (hold) at Uni Elite shopping center last week.
(15) (follow) the Chinese women's volleyball team for over two decades with her camera, Liu Yaru, the author, became an experienced sports photojournalist. She attended the event with Feng Kun, former captain of the Chinese women's volleyball team and Zhang Jianzhang, a famous volleyball coach, to share these breathtaking moments (16) they witnessed and experienced on and off the court. (17) (touch) with their indomitable (不屈不挠的) and courageous spirit, Liu recorded all the unforgettable details that showed the Chinese women's
volleyball team’s spirit in the book.
The book also shows precious pictures (18)
(take) by Liu during these intense
volleyball games and the interesting stories about the team coaches, team members and Liu (19)
.
Feng said she's glad to see that Liu has recorded different stages during her athletic career. And her understanding of the team's spirit is that one (20) never give up even when hitting (21) (low) point in life.
“(22) a strong sense of purpose, each member would always perform her own
functions in the team and spare no effort for every game (23) other people didn't rate (看好) us at all,” Feng said.
Liu added that as a photojournalist (24) job is to see the volleyball team so often, she has also been inspired by the spirit of the team and tends to show strong courage when (25)
(face) difficulties in her daily life.
Vocabulary
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
A. noticed B. elements C. specific D. focused E. community F. experience
G. argue H. underwent I. positive J. establish K. key
For most of us, the idea of surviving a near-death experience, whether it be personal or professional, is terrifying. If we’re “lucky”, we may 26 it once. Hal Elrod, however, has suffered it three times.
At the age of 20, Elrod was declared clinically dead for six minutes when he was hit head-on by
a drunk driver going 113 kilometers per hour. Over the next six days, Elrod 27 surgeries. Yet, not only did he walk again, but he went on to run a 84-kilmeter ultramarathon.
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Then, when the global financial crisis hit, Elrod experienced a professional near-death experience. His clients cancelled their contracts. Having just bought a house and gotten engaged ( 订婚的), without that income, he quickly ran into heavy debt and even considered suicide.
Needing some motivation and inspiration, Elrod began studying some of the world’s highest achievers. What he 28 was that almost all of them had a morning routine. He then decided to develop his own personal morning routine and coined ( 创 造 ) his new sunup ritual “The Miracle Morning.” A short time later, his book, The Miracle Morning, became a best-seller. It helped
29 a loyal online and offline community of productive early risers.
Here are the five key 30 of a meaningful morning routine:
Silence. This can be meditation (冥想), reflection, deep breathing or expressions of gratitude.
Visualization (形象化). Use your imagination to create mental pictures of 31 outcomes that you are hoping to achieve.
Exercise. Even just a few minutes of exercise can get your blood pumping and heart rate elevated (升高). It has many 32 effects on stress, focus and more.
Reading. Read at least ten pages a day on a topic 33 inspiration.
on personal development or
More recently, Elrod was diagnosed with cancer with only a 30-percent survival rate. He now speaks about the 34 role his routine plays in his cancer battle.
Most people insist that they just can’t get up any earlier. I would 35 , from my own experience, that you can’t afford not to.
Reading Comprehension Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
It’s the time of year when China’s job market is flooded with fresh and eager university graduates. With more than eight million students in the same boat, many are desperate to 36 amongst the competition. Some are even willing to go under the 37 to achieve that advantage. While plastic surgery（整容手术）may seem like an extreme choice, it is becoming increasingly
38 . A plastic surgery hospital in Shanghai reports that 39 now make up about 20
percent of its patients.
40 are these young people taking such drastic （极端的）measures One young woman who recently had rhinoplasty (a “nose job”) explains, “Surely, it will help with face-to-face 41 . Based on my own experience, it is true that it is easier for 42 girls to find jobs.” Wang Xiaomin, a plastic surgeon, says, “Mostly, it is about meeting their 43 needs to make them feel more confident.”
Is this added “face value” real While I hate to 44 it, there exists data suggesting that attractiveness may increase one’s chances of getting hired. How that data is 45 raises other questions, though. Is it the level of attractiveness that increases the hiring chances or is it the confidence the person displays that make the differences If a less attractive person is just as
46 , might he give an equally positive impression Many analysts agree that expressing confidence and enthusiasm is more important than physical attractiveness.
Some may insist that the only way they will feel confident is to change the physical features which make them feel insecure. Perhaps this is true. 47 , studies conducted on young people who have undergone plastic surgery show that their 48 increases at the same rates as their peers who had no surgery. Our confidence increases 49 with age and experience.
It is likely that seeking opportunities that add more than just 50 value, such as
volunteering in the community, will increase your confidence much more than any plastic surgery. And it had the added bonus of not costing you thousands of RMB or putting your health at risk.
36. A. stand aside B. stand down C. stand out D. stand by
A. pressure A. popular A. men B. knife B. expensive B. women C. light C. easy C. students D. moonlight D. important D. workers
40. A. Why B. Where C. How D. When
41. A. communication B. dates C. interviews D. appointment
42. A. pretty B. confident C. knowledgeable D. lucky
43. A. academic B. biological C. medical D. psychological
44. A. doubt B. admit C. experience D. analyze
45. A. collected B. understood C. reported D. exchanged
46. A. strong B. confident C. suitable D. young
47. A. However B. Additionally C. In short D. For example
48. A. age B. opportunity C. salary D. confidence
49. A. rapidly B. unwillingly C. slightly D. naturally
50. A. job Section B B. family C. face D. human
A
Homesickness at University
James Mahoney, 19, has just started university in Glasgow. Every day he returns to his flat after school, his mind begins to race with thoughts of his native Northern Ireland. “I was trying to sleep, but I kept thinking about my best friend and my family,” he says. “I also started to think about past Christmas get-togethers.”
Pressure for first-year students to meet new people can add to the feelings of isolation. “You watch everybody come together into new groups of friends and might feel you don’t fit in,” says Katie Pruszynski, who works in research support at the University of Sheffield.
International students, in particular, may also struggle. Stella Matsouka, 20, who is from Greece and is studying at the University of Essex, says homesickness makes her feel anxious. She also misses Greek culture. “I was surprised by how polite people are here,” she says. “Sometimes, I wish I could just swear （咒骂） at someone at the traffic lights.”
But if you are feeling homesick, there are solutions. Pearman says one of the first things to do is
to talk to people. “It could be student support, friends or family,” he suggests. “Anywhere you can exchange stories and coping strategies.” It’s easy to imagine you’re the only person struggling. Cooksley says that when she found the courage to tell her housemates about her homesickness, she realized they all felt the same.
Pearman also recommends people make the new flat their own by bringing “photos from home, a particular poster, favorite pillows or a bed set.” “Look after yourself and do things you enjoy, like reading, exercise and sleep well,” he adds. “It may also be good to put off going home for a short time while you settle in.” And when Matsouka gets homesick, she reminds herself why she is away from home in the first place.
Judging from James Mahoney’s words, we can know that homesickness tends to hit him .
A. when he wakes up in the morning B. at Christmas
C. when he walks on the street D. at night
According to Katie Pruszynski, first-year students are more likely to feel homesick because
.
most of them have never lived independently before
they have to bear unimaginable academic pressure
most of them find it hard to be financially independent
they have to meet new people and make new friends
Which of the following statements can we infer from Stella Matsouka’s words
① She has learned how to cope with homesickness.
② She is hesitating over whether to tell her housemates that she feels homesick.
③ People in Essex are more polite than those in Greece.
④ She has decided to drop out and fly back to Greece.
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④
Which of the following is not a piece of advice that Lawrence Pearman gives to students who feel homesick
Go out and socialize with people.
Avoid going home before you feel settled in at university.
Remind yourself of your purpose in coming to the university.
Bring some of your favourite things and put them in the new flat.
B
Not getting the sleep you need Is your pillow the problem
How well did you sleep last night
Did you toss and turn (辗转反侧)all night Did you wake up with a sore neck or a headache Do you feel like you need a nap even though you have slept for eight hours Just like you, I would wake up in the morning with all of those problems and I couldn’t find out why. Like many people who have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, my lack of sleep was affecting the quality of my life. I wanted to do something about my sleep problems, but nothing that I tried worked.
The pillow was the problem
I bought every pillow on the market that promised to give me a better night’s sleep. None of them worked. Finally, I decided to invent one myself. I asked everyone I knew what qualities they
would like to see in their “perfect pillow” and got many responses: I’d like a pillow that never goes flat,” “I’d like my pillow to stay cool” and “I’d like a pillow that adjusts to me regardless of my sleep position.” I spent the next two years of my life inventing MyPillow.
MyPillow to the rescue
Flash forward ten years and MyPillow, Mike Lindell’s revolutionary pillow design, has helped five million people improve the quality of their sleep. Lindell has been featured on numerous talk shows, including Fox Business News and Imus in the Morning. Lindell and MyPillow have also appeared in feature stories in The New York Times. MyPillow has been selected as the Official Pillow of the U.S. National Sleep Foundation.
The main purpose of this passage is to .
praise Mike Lindell
explain why many people cannot sleep well
introduce MyPillow
encourage people to buy MyPillow
The first two paragraphs of the passage were probably written by .
Mike Lindell
a fellow at the U.S. National Sleep Foundation
a customer
a staff writer for The New York Times
Lindell decided to invent MyPillow after .
① he had trouble getting a good night’s sleep
② his wife often woke up with a sore neck or a headache
③ none of the pillows that promised to improve sleep worked for him
④ his friends shared their ideas of a “perfect pillow” with him
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④
Translation (13%)
当这条嗜血的鲨鱼靠近时，以绳子和鱼叉为武器的老人坚定自己的信念，并满怀决心地给了它一击。（spear; arm）
尽管一开始困难重重，这位具有奉献精神的教授为了自己的梦想拼搏，最终通过努力成就了一番伟业。（struggle）
在被学校退学后，Albert Einstein 继续独自学习，并成为了一名杰出的物理学家；另外，他还在 1921 年获得了诺贝尔奖。（分词作状语，physicist）