人教版（新课程标准）选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity 单元测试能力提升（Word版含答案）

Unit 1 A land of diversity 能力提升—2022-2023学年高二英语人教版选修八单元测试
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。
A
The capital of a country is often a very populated city where much history has been made due to the high-level political and economic functions that occur there. However, sometimes government leaders decide to move the capital from one city to another. Capital relocation has bee done hundreds of times throughout history. The ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Chinese changed their capital frequently.
Some countries choose new capitals that are more easily defended in a time of invasion (侵略) or war. Some new capitals are planned and built in previously undeveloped areas to promote development. Countries sometimes change their capital because they expect some type of political, social, or economic benefit. They hope and expect that the new capitals will surely develop into cultural treasure and hopefully make the country a more stable place.
Here are capital relocations that have occurred in approximately the last few centuries.
Asia Japan from Kyoto to Tokyo-1868
Turkey from Istanbul to Ankara-1923
Israel from Tel Aviv-Jaffo to Jerusalem-1950
Europe Poland from Krakow to Warsaw-1596
Finland from Turku to Helsinki-1812
Italy from Turin to Florence to Salerno to Rome-1871
The Americas The US from New York to Washington-1800
Jamaica from Port Royal to Spanish Town to Kingston-1872
Oceania New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington-1865
1. Why did some countries decide to move the capital
A. To further expand their land. B. To uncover ancient treasure.
C. To develop undeveloped areas. D. To declare war on another country.
2. Which country was the earliest to move its capital
A. Turkey. B. Poland. C. The United Sate. D. New Zealand.
3. What do Italy and Jamaica have in common
A. They moved the capitals more than once.
B. Their capitals were destroyed in the war.
C. They moved their capitals in the same year.
D. Their capitals moved because of the economy.
B
Dream culture is an important part of ancient Chinese culture. Dream interpreting is popular in China, and the most famous reference for dream interpreting is the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.
Ancient Chinese people thought that dreams could suggest lucky and unlucky things. Since different dreams have different meanings, people can get meanings of good or bad luck by interpreting them. Actually, dream interpreting is not totally a superstition. It does have some scientific value.
★Dreams are the reflection of the facts. Many dreams are actually something about what happened in the daytime. This kind of dream can be easily understood without dream interpreting.
★Dreams are the body's self-implication. Traditional Chinese medical science says that dreams are connected with the health condition of humans' bodies. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, dreams come into being. If someone dreamt that he or she was roasted by a big fire, it shows he or she might easily get angry or nervous.
★Dreams are usually different from the facts. It means that things will develop in the opposite direction when they become worse.
To some degree, Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is scientifically reasonable. Over thousands of years has passed, the book still has many secrets waiting for us to explore.
4. According to the passage, dream culture ________.
A. is important in ancient Chinese culture B. is unimportant in foreign culture
C. has no scientific value D. is something about God
5. In the old days Chinese people thought that dreams ________.
A. were very popular B. could suggest lucky and unlucky things
C. couldn't be interpreted D. were always different from the facts
6. If you dream that you are roasted by a big fire, maybe you are ________.
A. excited B. relaxed C. nervous D. bored
7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a book about dream interpreting.
B. When Yin and Yang are not balanced, you dream easily.
C. Dreams sometimes are the opposite of the facts.
D. There are no secrets in the book Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams.
C
As I travel across China, I hope to learn as much as I can about the Chinese people, your history, and your dreams for the future and I hope to help the Chinese people understand more of America’s history, the lessons the American people have drawn from it, and the dreams we hold for the 21st century.
I believe both Chinese and Americans aspire(立志, 有热望) to many of the same things — to provide for our families, to teach our children, to build our communities, to protect our Earth, to shape our own futures, and pass brighter possibilities on to our children.
There may be those here and back in America who wonder whether closer ties and deeper friendship between America and China are good. Clearly, the answer is yes. We have a powerful ability to help each other grow. We can learn much from each other. And as two great nations, we have a special responsibility to the future of the world. The steps we take over the next week can lead to far greater strides for our people in the years ahead.
Here in this city of your magnificent history, we must always remember that we, too, are ancestors(祖先). Someday our children and their children will ask if we did all we could to build just societies and a more peaceful world. Let our monument be their judgment that we did that. Let our progress include all people, with all their differences, moving toward a common destiny.
Let us give new meanings to the words written in the ancient Book of Rites, what you call the Li Shi: When the great way is followed, all under heaven will be equal.
8. It becomes clear from the passage that _______.
A. both China and America are the most powerful countries in the world
B. both China and America should do something for the future of the world
C. both China and America are great countries with a long history
D. both China and America can provide their children with good education
9. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. America will encourage their children to learn the Chinese history.
B. The speaker is in the city with the magnificent Chinese history.
C. Both Chinese and Americans share some desires and interests.
D. The speaker wants Chinese to understand more of American history.
10. The underlined word “here” used in Paragraph 3 refers to “_______”.
A. in the city B. on the platform C. at the ceremony D. in China
11. It can be inferred that the person who made the speech is a _______.
A. scientist B. politician C. businessman D. professor
D
It took two years to complete the design work for the Chinese Olympic athletes’ entry uniform. After several rounds of selections and evaluations, final uniform designs with the theme of “making a good start” were officially confirmed in March last year for the Chinese Olympic athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics.
After designing uniforms for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology has since taken on the task of costume design for a number of major international sporting events, creating uniforms for athletes that confidently express the national identity and image (形象) of China.
Since the appearance of the athletes is a focus of the opening ceremony, an eye-catching color like red is a top choice, especially since it is the primary shade in China’s national flag and also symbolizes energy, enthusiasm and joy in traditional Chinese culture. White — which represents brightness, purity and holiness — plays a softening role in the costume design. The combination of red and white at the opening Ceremony of the Olympics reflects the theme of the design: “making a good start”.
Color along with patterns can convey the visual characteristics of a country and express a more accurate national image. The bottom edge of the white dress for female athletes has China’s national flower, the peony. The source for the pattern was drawn from a Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) peony bowl, which is representative of traditional Chinese aesthetics (美学). The design of the men’s shirts is inspired by the five-star pattern of China’s national flag. It reflects the spirit of the Chinese Olympic team to fight together for national honor.
Professor He Yang, one of the designers behind the uniform, said that one of their considerations during the design process was that the uniform should reflect the traditional Chinese cultural character in an understandable and identifiable way. “We need to strike a balance between cultural representation, etiquette (礼仪) and the spirit of modern Chinese sportsmen,” said He.
12. What is known about the colors of the entry uniform
A. White is used as the major color of the entry uniform.
B. Red is chosen in line with the color of the national flag.
C. Red is used as the only color to symbolize Chinese identity.
D. The mixture of red and white softens the theme of the uniform.
13. What do the patterns of the uniform show
A. The Chinese abundant history. B. The Chinese athletes’ art taste.
C. The representative Chinese elements. D. The Chinese athletes’ sports achievements.
14. What can be inferred about the designers according to Professor He
A. They manage to develop Chinese sports.
B. They are devoted to promoting Chinese culture.
C. They are qualified to win the world competitions.
D. They make efforts to strengthen international cooperation.
15. What is the suitable title of the text
A. A good start at Tokyo Olympics
B. An eye-catching appearance at Tokyo Olympics
C. The entry uniform of Chinese athletes for Tokyo Olympics
D. The spirit of the Chinese Olympic team to fight for national honor
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。
An immigrant is a person who has come to live permanently in a country that is not their own. More than 145 million immigrants live outside their native countries.
___16__ Some people move because of war, political or economic problems, or natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. Some immigrants move to be with family members, to marry, or to find better living conditions.
Where are immigrants moving from __17___ One of the largest immigration flows is from Latin America and Asia to the United States. Another immigrant flow is from Eastern Europe, the former Soviet republics and North Africa to west Europe. __18___ In countries such as Saudi Arabia, 90% of the total population is now foreign born.
When immigrants arrive in a new country, they often live in urban neighborhoods. As a result of immigration, many city neighborhoods change. __19___ For example, the historic Esquilino neighborhood in Rome is now the home of a large number of Chinese immigrants. There are also many new immigrants from Albanian, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. In some schools in Athens, 50% of the children are foreign born. ___20__ In Los Angeles, 37% of the population is foreign born, and children in the public schools speak 82 different languages. In New York, 40% of the population is foreign, and children speak 140 different languages in the schools.
A. And what countries are they moving to
B. Immigrants move to other countries for different reasons.
C. Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways.
D. Immigrants open new stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
E. Many immigrants also move from Africa and Asia to the Middle East.
F. Moreover, Los Angeles has a track record of successfully accepting immigrants.
G. Los Angeles and New York are two cities in the US with very large immigrant populations.
第二部分 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I think of the word perfect, I think of something only a few can achieve, anything that I can compare myself to. For a few weeks, I have been 21 one girl who is in a few of my middle school classes. It seems like she has a 22 life- lots of friends, all A's, and everything anyone could ever want, 23 in my point of view.
One day, I was talking to my teacher about one of the upcoming tests when I saw the girl 24 me in a strange way. I 25 started to feel surprised and think, "Why is she looking at me Did I do something wrong Is my hair messed up " When the class was dismissed and everyone was 26 to their next class, she caught up to me and said, "I just thought you should know, I think you are really 27 ." I then watched her as she walked away and thought," She thinks I am pretty "
The whole day, I 28 up thinking about one thing. That was, "Why does she think that " After thinking about that 29 in my head through each second of the day, I came to learn one big 30 : everyone has their own insecurities even though they may not be discovered on the 31 . In this case, I was thinking that she was everything I wanted to be and she thought the 32 of me. Both of us are not perfect. It is our 33 to either accept that and love ourselves or keep torturing(折磨)ourselves with 34 . I think that being able to fully love yourself is the 35 meaning of the word perfect.
21.A.copying B.missing C.noticing D.avoiding
22.A.perfect B.balanced C.colorful D.meaningful
23.A.at most B.at least C.after all D.above all
24.A.laughing at B.glaring at C.staring at D.pointing at
25.A.finally B.steadily C.slowly D.immediately
26.A.rushing B.getting C.turning D.attending
27.A.honest B.brave C.lively D.pretty
28.A.gave B.ended C.stayed D.made
29.A.discussion B.effect C.test D.topic
30.A.lesson B.secret C.skill D.rule
31.A.whole B.outside C.scene D.move
32.A.best B.most C.same D.opposite
33.A.right B.choice C.honor D.habit
34.A.comparisons B.introductions C.experiments D.improvements
35.A.literal B.half C.true D.extra
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。
___36__ the Year of the Tiger approaching, all kinds of items __37___ (relate)to the Chinese zodiac (生肖) have been selling rapidly.
Since last month, the sales value of goods featuring tiger elements ___38__ (rise) 9.4 times year-on-year, according to e-commerce platform JD. The popularity of the zodiac illustrates people’s growing __39___ (recognize) of traditional Chinese culture, both at home and abroad.
In China, the tiger __40___ (know) as the “king of all beasts” and it is __41___symbol of bravery and power. In ancient times, tiger patterns were carved on bronze or golden seals as symbols of military authority. In traditional culture, the tiger was regarded as an auspicious animal __42___drove away evil spirits and brought blessings and peace.
The zodiac element has been applied to almost many consumer goods, ___43__ (include) hand bags, cosmetics, stationery, snacks—and clothing, of course. On Dec 17,the Nanjing Yunjin research Institution and fashion Teenie Weenie ___44__ (joint) launched a new series to celebrate the Year of Tiger. A week before the launch, consumers responded positively to a preview, with a large number of resale bookings. After the __45___ (office) launch, the series saw sales of 10 million yuan in just two weeks.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是学生李华，在观看了2022年北京冬奥会开幕式之后很是震撼，请你写一封电子邮件向你的国外朋友Sam分享开幕式中关于中国传统文化的元素。
主要内容包括：
1. 开幕式2月4号恰逢第一个节气立春；
2. 开幕式以24秒倒计时开始，24秒用二十四个节气，每个节气都配上一句诗词。
参考词汇：二十四节气solar terms 立春Beginning of Spring 倒计时countdown
注意：1. 词数80词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
"What do you think about my audition(试奏) yesterday My trill(颤音) should have been better, don’t you think " Abbie asked Mel and closed the lid of her violin case before school.
“It’s no big deal, Abbie,” Mel said as they walked out the door. Mel didn’t have time to worry about her little sister’s mood. It turned out to be a busy day. She had a test in science class. She hit two home runs in softball. After school, she and her friends talked about their summer plans.
She forgot about the audition results until Abbie dragged her to the music room. Mel thought she'd probably be in the first violins.
Mel and Abbie found the list of names on the hoard. Abbie. Concertmaster. Abbie screamed, "I can’t believe it!" "I can’t wait to tell Mum and Dad!" Abbie rushed toward home. Mel kept reading. Mel. Second violins. What There had to be some mistake. She’d figure out tomorrow.
When Mel got home, Abbie was playing her audition piece there. Music poured from Abbie5s bow like water from a teapot 一 pure and perfect. And the trill sounded like a bird singing. Abbie was good 一 really good 一 but that wasn’t the point. "Mr. Benson must have made a mistake,” Mel thought.
The next morning, Mel slipped into the music room. Gathering her courage, Mel said, "Mr. Benson, I want to talk to you about the orchestra(管弦乐队) seats."
"Yes — you must be proud of your sister," Mr. Benson smiled. "Abbie is a rare student. If she continues to practice hard and grow as a musician, she could become a professional. Then we’ll look back on our little orchestra and think about how lucky we were."
Paragraph 1 :
Mel froze as there wasn't any mix-up. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2:
After school, Mel found Abbie on a bench outside, playing the violin. __________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 CBA
B
答案：4-7 ABCD
C
答案：8-11.BAD.B
D
答案：12-15 BCBC
第二节
答案：16-20 BAEDG
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：21.C; 22.A; 23.B; 24.C; 25.D; 26.A; 27.D; 28.B; 29.D; 30.A; 31.B; 32.C; 33.B; 34.A; 35.C
第二节
答案：36 With 37related 38has risen 39recognition 40is known
41a 42which/that 43including 44 jointly 45official
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Sam
The opening ceremony of Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games filled my heart with so much excitement and pride that I can’t wait to share it with you.
The opening ceremony began at the National Stadium in Beijing on Friday, which coincides with the “Beginning of Spring”, the first of the 24 solar terms of the year. By the way, the 24 solar terms guided ancient Chinese people in their agricultural conducts. As the ceremony started, the lights dimmed and a 24-second countdown followed, each paired with a sentence from Chinese poems, which shares the beauty of Chinese traditional culture with the whole world.
I’m here waiting for you to come to China.
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1 :
Mel froze as there wasn 't any mix-up. She realized she was the one who'd made a mistake. Her little sister had earned the first chair through efforts 一 and she hadn’t even congratulated her. Mel walked down the hall. Most days, she spent her time thinking about softball, her classes and her friends. Every day was so full that she didn't always practice her violin while Abbie played every day. Determined to make a change, Mel decided to have a talk with Abbie.
Paragraph 2 :
After school, Mel found Abbie on a bench outside, playing the violin. Mel made up her mind to apologize to Abbie after a brief inner struggle. She cleared her throat and started, " I’m so proud that you're concertmaster. I’m sorry I’ve been so mean. I guess I was jealous." Abbie was surprised. " But you're popular, Mel. You get better grades. You’re better at sports. You can do everything." Mel shook her head. "I can't make a trill like you can." "You can if you keep practicing." Abbie smiled and asked if Mel would like to play with her. Mel agreed delightedly.