人教版（2019） 选择性必修 第一册 Unit 1 People of Achievement 单元质量检测（含答案）
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Unit 1 单元质量检测（一）
(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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
My mother sat in silence, shocked by my guided tour of websites of adventurous families, who bike around the world for charity, sail the globe in search of their roots or see the world through children's eyes.We found many people on boats, bikes and foot, showing that adventure doesn't have to die when a new life is created.As one of my friends says，‘This is your one and only chance to explore the world with your children as they are now.’
‘Mum，’I began awkwardly.‘We're going to travel across New Zealand.Two bikes, two trailers (拖车), two toddlers (学步的孩子) and 2,000 miles.’
‘Two thousand nappies (纸尿裤) more like.’
My mother wasn't the only one to raise objections.While friends and family were impressed by our bravery, they were horrified at what it would involve.‘No nursery, no babysitters, no bath time, no peace, no escape ...’And that was before we mentioned the real difficulty: pulling 50 kg of trailer, toddler and baggage.And of course the nappies.
‘Is there anything I can say to put you off？’ my mother asked.
‘No, Mum，’I replied firmly.
‘Well, we'll see about that.’
The challenge of dealing with my mother's phone call about potential disasters is as great as anything we may have to face on the road.Meanwhile, we rush to toilet train both children to avoid the nappy carrying.Among the voices of doubt and disapproval, I still sometimes wonder if we are mad, but know we aren't mad alone.We have now been in communication with many of the families I showed my mother on the web.And we can feel our own voice getting stronger and more confident with their encouragement, advice and support.
Now we know there are so many families out there adventuring, we're already developing ideas for a world tour to meet some of these families and talk with them about their experiences and spread the word about the possibilities for independent family adventure.As a friend of ours said, ‘The only limit is the parents' imagination.’We intend to let ours run wild.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者夫妇带着两个蹒跚学步的孩子骑车旅行，遭到了很多亲朋好友的反对，但是作者认为这是他们跟两个小孩子一起探索世界的唯一机会。
1．What made the author's mother surprised
A．That there're so many things to view on the Internet.
B．That so many parents travel with their small children.
C．That there're so many different ways to see the world.
D．That the author made so many friends on the Internet.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“shocked by my guided tour of websites of adventurous families”及“We found many people on boats, bikes and foot, showing that adventure doesn't have to die when a new life is created”可知，作者的妈妈没想到有那么多家长带着小孩子旅行，感到很惊讶。
2．When the author's friends knew her travel plan, they felt ________.
A．envious B．worried
C．curious D．excited
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“My mother wasn't the only one to raise objections.While friends and family ... they were horrified at what it would involve.‘No nursery, no babysitters, no bath time, no peace, no escape ...’”可以看出，除了妈妈外，作者的其他亲朋好友也反对他们带着孩子旅行，对此表示担忧。
3．According to the last paragraph, the author ________.
A．is planning a reunion party with her family
B．has already made a detailed plan for a world tour
C．is concerned that her imagination may cause problems
D．hopes to meet other families and share their experiences
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“we're already developing ideas for a world tour to meet some of these families and talk with them about their experiences”可知答案。
B
Women have been making scientific discoveries since ancient times.Twelve women have won the Nobel Prize for Science, one of the highest honors in the world.Some women scientists never married, some worked with their husbands, and others raised large families.It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.
In the early 1800s in England, Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth.Mary and her father collected fossils (化石) in their village on the south coast of Great Britain.Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks for millions of years.
When she was only twelve years old, Mary became the first person to find the almost complete skeletons (骨架) of several animals that no longer existed on the earth.She didn't become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.
In 1891, a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics.She did so because she could not get a college education in Poland.She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie.Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together.They received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 along with another scientist.Marie Curie became the first person to be awarded a second Noble Prize in 1911, this time for Chemistry.Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time who became famous as a scientist.
语篇解读：自古以来女性就在科学领域做出了巨大贡献，并获得了诺贝尔奖，让我们了解一下其中的一部分吧。
4．The author believes that women scientists________ .
A．have more opportunities to become successful
B．can not get the highest honors in the world
C．go through difficulties to be successful
D．had better pay more attention to their families
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第一段的“It had been difficult for women to be successful scientists.”可知答案。
5．Mary Anning was one of the first women to ________.
A．win the Noble Prize for Science after getting married
B．make achievements in the study of ancient earth
C．research animals and their bones
D．study the mystery of all kinds of plants
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段“...for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth.”可知答案。
6．What can we learn about Marie Sklodowska
A．She studied physics in Poland and got a college education.
B．She received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 on her own.
C．She only got one Nobel Prize during her lifetime.
D．She made many discoveries after she got married.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由最后一段“Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together.”可知答案。
7．What's the passage mainly about
A．Ancient discoveries. B．Women scientists.
C．Successful marriages. D．Different prizes.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。由主题段落第一段可知，作者主要讲述成功的女科学家的事迹，在后文中的例子也有体现。
C
For centuries, there was no quick or easy way to transport goods across North America by boat. Instead, ships had to go around the southern tip of South America, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. These trips were long and difficult. A ship going from New York to San Francisco had to travel about 13,000 miles, and the trip took almost three months! In the nineteenth century, new technologies helped to connect countries from all over the world, and the number of goods being transported around the world began to increase. It was clear that a better route across North and South America was needed, and engineers from France thought they had the answer.
The engineers thought it would be possible to build a canal directly across the country of Panama in order to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Panama was chosen because there is a place where the two oceans are only separated by fifty miles of land. Construction (施工) began on the new canal in the late nineteenth century, but the work was difficult and slow, and construction costs soared (飞涨). Finally, the engineers from France discarded the project and plans for a canal were put on hold for several years.
Then, in the early twentieth century, the United States restarted the construction with a new set of plans. American engineers decided to create a large lake to cover the center part of the canal, then build a set of locks at each end to connect the lake to the oceans. Since the new lake was higher than the oceans on either side, the locks were an important part of the design. To pass through the canal, a ship moves from one ocean into one of the locks, and a gate closes at each end. Then, the water inside the lock is raised to the same level as the lake. The gates open and the ship can easily cross the lake. Finally, on the other side of the lake, the ship enters a different set of locks and is lowered back down to the level of the other ocean.
During construction, thousands of workers moved millions of tons of earth, dug through mountains, and redirected rivers to build the canal. The Panama Canal was finally completed in 1914.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介绍了巴拿马运河建造的原因、过程及原理。
8．How did ships travel from New York to San Francisco in the 19th century
A．By circling around North America.
B．By sailing across the country of Panama.
C．By passing through the lakes in North America.
D．By going around the southern tip of South America.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段中的“no quick or easy way to transport goods across North America by boat”和“ships had to go around the southern tip of South America”可知，十九世纪，从纽约驶出的船只需要绕过南美洲的最南端才能到达旧金山。
9．What does the underlined word “discarded” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Joined. B．Finished.
C．Dropped. D．Planned.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。由画线词前的“the work was difficult and slow, and construction costs soared”和画线词后的“plans for a canal were put on hold for several years”可知，由于工程难度大、施工费用猛增，法国工程师放弃了修建运河的工程。
10．What can we infer about the lock
A．Its gates are open at the same time.
B．It helps ships beat against the wind.
C．The water level in it can be changed.
D．It was invented by French engineers.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第三段介绍船闸的功能“a set of locks at each end to connect the lake to the oceans ... the water inside the lock is raised to the same level as the lake ... the ship enters a different set of locks and is lowered back down to the level of the other ocean”可知，船闸是使船舶通过航道中有集中水位落差河段的一种通航建筑物，其内的水位高低可调节。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
__11__You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessarily so, however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making the list, you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc.Then decide a good, regular time for studying.__12__ A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this place, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials.No games, radios or TV！When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
__13__ Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.
When you get home from school, go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material.__14__ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards the tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you to remember your new knowledge.The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.
__15__ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E．Maybe you are an average student.
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G．This will help you understand the next class.
语篇解读：本文是关于有效学习的几个建议。
11．选E 根据下一句“You probably think you will never be a top student.”说明你也许想过你从不会成为优秀生。说明你是一名普通的学生，故E正确。
12．选B 根据下一句“A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems”说明很满的时间安排不一定能解决所有的问题，一定要有娱乐的时间。故B正确。
13．选C 根据本段小标题“Make good use of your time in class.”可知要充分利用好课堂的时间，故C项符合上下文。
14．选G 根据前一句“If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material.”说明预习的重要性，预习以后会让我们的学习更高效。故G项内容符合上下文。
15．选A 根据下句“You will probably discover them after you have tried these.”说明除了文章中的这些方法以外，还有另外的方式。其中them指代A选项中的“other methods”。故A项符合上下文。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had __16__ a beautiful sports car in a showroom, and knowing his father could well __17__ it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day came near, the young man awaited __18__ that his father had bought the car. __19__， on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his __20__ study room. His father told him how __21__ he was to have such a fine son, and told him how __22__ he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully __23__ gift box.
Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and __24__ a lovely, leather bound (皮纸封面) Bible, __25__ the young man's name pressed in gold. __26__， he raised his voice to his father, and said “With __27__ your money, you give me a Bible？” and stormed out of the house.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in __28__. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very __29___,_and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him __30__ that graduation day.
Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram __31__ him his father had passed away, and willed all his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and __32__ things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden __33__ and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still gift wrapped Bible __34__ as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. Suddenly, a car key dropped from the back of the __35__. It had a tag (标签) with the date of his graduation on it, and the words PAID IN FULL.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位年轻人毕业时非常希望父亲给他买一辆跑车，可是父亲给了他一本包装精美的《圣经》，他愤而离家。数年后他事业成功，想回家看望年老的父亲，却被告知父亲已经去世。回家料理遗物时，他看到了《圣经》里掉出了一把跑车的钥匙……
16．A.admired B．watched
C．seen D．noticed
解析：选A 根据该句中“For many months he had ... a beautiful sports car in a showroom ...”可知，这位大学生十分欣赏展厅中的跑车。admire意为“欣赏”，符合语境。watch意为“观看”；see意为“看到”；notice意为“注意到”，都与语境不符。
17．A.offer B．afford
C．serve D．supply
解析：选B 根据下句中“his father had bought the car”可知，他的父亲给他买了这辆车；据此可以判断，该处是说，他的父亲买得起这辆车；afford意为“买得起”，符合语境。
18．A.marks B．supports
C．signs D．promises
解析：选C 根据语境可知，随着毕业日的临近，这个年轻人等着父亲买车的迹象(sign)。mark意为“标志”；support意为“支持”；promise意为“承诺”，都与语境不符。
19．A.Finally B．Instead
C．So D．Shortly
解析：选A 根据上句可知，他一直在等待父亲给他买车；可知，在毕业的那个早晨，他的父亲终于(finally)把他叫进了书房。
20．A.public B．hard
C．lazy D．private
解析：选D 根据语境可知，他的父亲将他叫进了私人(private)书房。
21．A.proud B．sad
C．upset D．puzzled
解析：选A 根据该句中“have such a fine son”可以判断，他的父亲告诉他，有这么优秀的孩子他是多么自豪(proud)。sad意为“悲伤的”；upset意为“难过的”；puzzled意为“困惑的”，都与语境不符。
22．A.many B．far
C．much D．often
解析：选C 他父亲告诉他有这样一个好儿子他是多么地骄傲，他是多么(how much)地爱他。
23．A.typed B．wrapped
C．written D．painted
解析：选B 根据语境可知，他递给他的儿子一个包装(wrap)精美的盒子。
24．A.looked B．reached
C．showed D．found
解析：选D 根据语境可知，打开盒子后，年轻人发现(find)了一本皮纸封面的《圣经》。
25．A.with B．while
C．after D．when
解析：选A 根据语境可知，这本皮纸封面的圣经上印着年轻人的姓名。with意为“带有”，符合语境。
26．A.Interested B．Pleased
C．Angrily D．Disappointedly
解析：选C 根据该句中“he raised his voice to his father”，结合前文他希望他的父亲买车，却只看到这本圣经的描述可以判断，他很生气，提高嗓音责问他的父亲。angrily意为“生气地”，符合语境。interested意为“感兴趣的”；pleased意为“高兴的”；disappointedly意为“失望地”，都与语境不符。
27．A.none B．all
C．little D．bit
解析：选B 根据该句中“With ________ your money, you give me a Bible？”可知，该句句意为：用你所有的钱，你给了我一本《圣经》？B项意为“所有的”，符合句意。
28．A.business B．study
C．city D．home
解析：选A 根据下句中“He had a beautiful home and wonderful family ...”可知，他有漂亮的家和美好的家庭；据此可以判断，年轻人的生意(business)做得很成功。
29．A.healthy B．strong
C．young D．old
解析：选D 根据上句中“Many years passed ...”可知，许多年过去了；据此可以判断，他意识到他的父亲已经老了(old)，故决定回家看望父亲。
30．A.on B．until
C．since D．after
解析：选C 根据上下文可知，自从毕业那天以来他就没有去看过父亲。since意为“自从”，符合句意。
31．A.telling B．showing
C．saying D．talking
解析：选A 根据该句中“he received a telegram ______ him his father had passed away”可知，他收到了一封电报，告诉(tell)他父亲去世的消息。show意为“说明”；say意为“说话”；talk意为“交谈”，都与语境不符。
32．A.look for B．take care of
C．care D．mind
解析：选B 根据该句中“He needed to come home immediately and ... things”，结合上句内容可知，他的父亲去世，他需要立即回家处理家事。take care of意为“处理”，符合语境。look for意为“寻找”；care意为“关心”；mind意为“介意”，都与语境不符。
33．A.excitement B．disappointment
C．surprise D．sadness
解析：选D 根据该句中“When he arrived at his father's house, sudden ________ and regret filled his heart”可知，他的父亲去世，当他走进父亲的房间时，悲伤(sadness)和遗憾油然而生。excitement意为“兴奋”；disappointment意为“失望”；surprise意为“惊讶”，都与语境不符。
34．A.but B．right
C．just D．only
解析：选C 根据该句中“and saw the still gift wrapped Bible ... as he had left it years ago”可知，他看到了那本包装精美的《圣经》正如(just)多年前那样放在那里。
35．A.Bible B．bed
C．bedroom D．desk
解析：选A 根据上句“With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.”可知，他打开《圣经》，一把车钥匙从《圣经》(Bible)中掉了出来。
非选择题部分
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai.But instead of focusing on my __36__ (fail), I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years __37__ a debater.
In general, preparing for new debate topics usually __38__ (include) brainstorming arguments, researching a resolution (解决), and doing debate practice.So if you spot a debating group, you might see us sitting together after school, or even all day at weekends, discussing arguments and researching evidence.You might also notice us arguing __39__ (fierce) anywhere we can.
Not only are they supportive, but my debate friends also have similar passions and interests to mine. As we discuss debate topics, my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything, from __40__ best way of rehabilitating (改造) criminals to the negative points of free immigration policies.However, our discussions are more than just a way __41__ (practice) our debating skills.In my mind, they help us to become calm and consider __42__ (win) and solving real problems as well.
To me, the debating community is a great place __43__ people help each other not only because they're interested in a higher cause, but because they care about how people from different __44__ (background) can lead better lives.I'm grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we got to spend together.Indeed, my high school life would be incomplete without them.So even though I __45__ (defeat) in my last debate, I'm still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者虽然在一次辩论赛中失败了，但停下来反思过去几年作为一名辩手的经历，作者依然觉得获益匪浅。
36．failure 考查词性转换。根据空前的形容词性物主代词my可知，此处应用名词，故填fail的名词形式failure。
37．as 考查介词。句意：但我并没有把注意力集中到自己的失败上，而是停下来反思过去几年自己作为一名辩手的经历。根据句意可知此处用介词as，表示“作为”。
38．includes 考查主谓一致。本句中主语为preparing for new debate topics，是动名词短语，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
39．fiercely 考查词性转换。句意：你也有可能注意到在任何我们能辩论的地方我们都在激烈地论证。空处修饰arguing，应用副词。
40．the 考查冠词。形容词的最高级前要用定冠词the，故此处应填the。
41．to practice 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，我们的讨论不仅仅是练习我们辩论技巧的一种方法。此处to do形式作定语。
42．winning 考查非谓语动词。在“我”看来，它们有助于我们变得镇静，也帮助我们考虑赢得辩论比赛和解决真正的问题。动词consider“考虑”后跟动词 ing形式作宾语。
43．where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，在从句中作状语，先行词为place，故用where。
44．backgrounds 考查名词单复数。因为他们关心的是来自不同背景的人如何能过上更好的生活。background作“出身，个人背景”讲时为可数名词，空前有different修饰，故此处应用其复数形式。
45．was defeated 考查时态和语态。句意：因此，尽管在上次的辩论中我被击败了，但我仍然感谢自己是非常棒的辩论家族的一员。根据句意可知此处用被动语态，且此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时的被动语态。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假设某英文网站正在征集读者最崇拜的杰出女性，请你根据以下提示信息介绍二十世纪杰出的女性之一——海伦·凯勒(Helen Keller)。内容要点如下：
1．海伦·凯勒(1880－1968)在19个月大时，因一次疾病导致双目失明，双耳失聪，从此便生活在无光、无声的世界里。
2．7岁时，她的父母给她找了一位老师——Miss Sullivan。Miss Sullivan在教海伦的过程中遇到了许多困难。由于海伦的坚强意志和智慧，以及老师的技巧和耐心，她们克服困难，取得成功。
3．海伦完成了大学教育，取得了英语文学学位；此后致力于盲聋儿童的社会工作。
注意：1.必须包括所有内容要点，但不能逐条翻译；
2．可以适当增加细节， 使内容连贯；
3．词数80左右。
参考词汇：意志和智慧will and intelligence
技巧和耐心 skill and patience
英语文学学位 a degree in English literature
参考范文：
Helen Keller was one of the greatest women in the 20th century.She was born in 1880 and died in 1968.When she was 19 months old, she became blind and deaf because of a serious illness.From then on she lives in darkness and silence.
When she was seven, her parents found a teacher, Miss Sullivan, for her.Miss Sullivan had a lot of difficulty in teaching Helen.With Helen's strong will and intelligence, combined with Miss Sullivan's skill and patience, they overcame all the difficulties.Helen became a capable student and finally she received a university degree in English literature.Later on she devoted all herself to helping the blind and deaf children.
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
There was once a small community of people who lived in a remote valley surrounded by huge mountains. Although the mountains protected the township from the severe weather common to the area, they also prevented the residents from accessing fertile fields located nearby.
One day, a large earthquake hit the area, and it was discovered that a path had opened up leading to those rich_fields. Everyone rushed to the area, hoping to claim the new land as their own.
Sensing a great opportunity for himself in the growing confusion as to ownership of these new lands, the city mayor,_a wealthy and cunning man, had a plan. Through clever persuasion he convinced the town council that since these valleys now represented the most fertile land in the area, it only made sense that the_richest_family should own them. After all, the mayor reasoned, surely the wisest among them would know the best way to divide up the new wealth.
The town council agreed to the mayor's proposal. The mayor knew quite well his own secret superior financial position, but he also knew that the residents would never take him just on his word. So he had a huge set of scales constructed in the town center, and then sent invitations to those people who wished to compete for the land. They were instructed to bring all their riches and valuable possessions to the town center the next morning for a friendly competition to determine who was the wealthiest.
As the next day dawned, thirty families lined up at the scales, eagerly taking the start of the competition. Their carts filled with gold and silver coins, precious gems, and various other treasures. One by one, the townspeople poured their belongings on to one side of the giant scales. And one by one, weighing in against the mayor's riches, they saw their fortunes fail to change_the_scales in their favor.
As the competition was about to close, with his confidence and conceit reaching their peak, the mayor's glance happened to fall upon the “town fool” standing nearby.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
This man was a calm fellow, relatively short, and well liked by the people who took the time to know him.
paragraph 2：
“Well then, you get on the scale，”
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
This man was a calm fellow, relatively short, and well liked by the people who took the time to know him.With an evil grin the mayor called out, “Hey, Joseph, don't you want to be in the competition？” “Uh ...no，” replied Joseph quietly.“Oh come on, Joseph, come on.Bring your things up — come on, what have you got？” “Nothing, really，” replied Joseph.
paragraph 2：
“Well then, you get on the scale，” the mayor laughed.“Come on, you get up there and we'll see how far you change_the_scales！” And with this the crowd began to call upon Joseph to accept the challenge.So Joseph walked over and stepped on to the scales.The people gasped at what happened next.Joseph outweighed the mayor's riches! The townspeople looked on in complete disbelief, stunned into silence by what they saw.And Joseph's close friend said, “The real wealth of a man is his character.”
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(时间：100分钟 满分：120分)
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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
My mother sat in silence, shocked by my guided tour of websites of adventurous families, who bike around the world for charity, sail the globe in search of their roots or see the world through children's eyes.We found many people on boats, bikes and foot, showing that adventure doesn't have to die when a new life is created.As one of my friends says，‘This is your one and only chance to explore the world with your children as they are now.’
‘Mum，’I began awkwardly.‘We're going to travel across New Zealand.Two bikes, two trailers (拖车), two toddlers (学步的孩子) and 2,000 miles.’
‘Two thousand nappies (纸尿裤) more like.’
My mother wasn't the only one to raise objections.While friends and family were impressed by our bravery, they were horrified at what it would involve.‘No nursery, no babysitters, no bath time, no peace, no escape ...’And that was before we mentioned the real difficulty: pulling 50 kg of trailer, toddler and baggage.And of course the nappies.
‘Is there anything I can say to put you off？’ my mother asked.
‘No, Mum，’I replied firmly.
‘Well, we'll see about that.’
The challenge of dealing with my mother's phone call about potential disasters is as great as anything we may have to face on the road.Meanwhile, we rush to toilet train both children to avoid the nappy carrying.Among the voices of doubt and disapproval, I still sometimes wonder if we are mad, but know we aren't mad alone.We have now been in communication with many of the families I showed my mother on the web.And we can feel our own voice getting stronger and more confident with their encouragement, advice and support.
Now we know there are so many families out there adventuring, we're already developing ideas for a world tour to meet some of these families and talk with them about their experiences and spread the word about the possibilities for independent family adventure.As a friend of ours said, ‘The only limit is the parents' imagination.’We intend to let ours run wild.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者夫妇带着两个蹒跚学步的孩子骑车旅行，遭到了很多亲朋好友的反对，但是作者认为这是他们跟两个小孩子一起探索世界的唯一机会。
1．What made the author's mother surprised
A．That there're so many things to view on the Internet.
B．That so many parents travel with their small children.
C．That there're so many different ways to see the world.
D．That the author made so many friends on the Internet.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“shocked by my guided tour of websites of adventurous families”及“We found many people on boats, bikes and foot, showing that adventure doesn't have to die when a new life is created”可知，作者的妈妈没想到有那么多家长带着小孩子旅行，感到很惊讶。
2．When the author's friends knew her travel plan, they felt ________.
A．envious B．worried
C．curious D．excited
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“My mother wasn't the only one to raise objections.While friends and family ... they were horrified at what it would involve.‘No nursery, no babysitters, no bath time, no peace, no escape ...’”可以看出，除了妈妈外，作者的其他亲朋好友也反对他们带着孩子旅行，对此表示担忧。
3．According to the last paragraph, the author ________.
A．is planning a reunion party with her family
B．has already made a detailed plan for a world tour
C．is concerned that her imagination may cause problems
D．hopes to meet other families and share their experiences
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“we're already developing ideas for a world tour to meet some of these families and talk with them about their experiences”可知答案。
B
Women have been making scientific discoveries since ancient times.Twelve women have won the Nobel Prize for Science, one of the highest honors in the world.Some women scientists never married, some worked with their husbands, and others raised large families.It has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.
In the early 1800s in England, Mary Anning became one of the first women recognized for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth.Mary and her father collected fossils (化石) in their village on the south coast of Great Britain.Fossils are parts of plants or animals that have been saved in rocks for millions of years.
When she was only twelve years old, Mary became the first person to find the almost complete skeletons (骨架) of several animals that no longer existed on the earth.She didn't become famous for her discoveries at that time because she often sold her fossils to get money to support her family.
In 1891, a young Polish woman named Marie Sklodowska traveled to Paris to study physics.She did so because she could not get a college education in Poland.She began working in the laboratory of a man named Pierre Curie.Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together.They received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 along with another scientist.Marie Curie became the first person to be awarded a second Noble Prize in 1911, this time for Chemistry.Marie Curie was one of the few women at the time who became famous as a scientist.
语篇解读：自古以来女性就在科学领域做出了巨大贡献，并获得了诺贝尔奖，让我们了解一下其中的一部分吧。
4．The author believes that women scientists________ .
A．have more opportunities to become successful
B．can not get the highest honors in the world
C．go through difficulties to be successful
D．had better pay more attention to their families
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第一段的“It had been difficult for women to be successful scientists.”可知答案。
5．Mary Anning was one of the first women to ________.
A．win the Noble Prize for Science after getting married
B．make achievements in the study of ancient earth
C．research animals and their bones
D．study the mystery of all kinds of plants
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段“...for her discoveries about the ancient history of the earth.”可知答案。
6．What can we learn about Marie Sklodowska
A．She studied physics in Poland and got a college education.
B．She received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 on her own.
C．She only got one Nobel Prize during her lifetime.
D．She made many discoveries after she got married.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由最后一段“Marie and Pierre Curie got married and made many discoveries together.”可知答案。
7．What's the passage mainly about
A．Ancient discoveries. B．Women scientists.
C．Successful marriages. D．Different prizes.
解析：选B 主旨大意题。由主题段落第一段可知，作者主要讲述成功的女科学家的事迹，在后文中的例子也有体现。
C
For centuries, there was no quick or easy way to transport goods across North America by boat. Instead, ships had to go around the southern tip of South America, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. These trips were long and difficult. A ship going from New York to San Francisco had to travel about 13,000 miles, and the trip took almost three months! In the nineteenth century, new technologies helped to connect countries from all over the world, and the number of goods being transported around the world began to increase. It was clear that a better route across North and South America was needed, and engineers from France thought they had the answer.
The engineers thought it would be possible to build a canal directly across the country of Panama in order to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Panama was chosen because there is a place where the two oceans are only separated by fifty miles of land. Construction (施工) began on the new canal in the late nineteenth century, but the work was difficult and slow, and construction costs soared (飞涨). Finally, the engineers from France discarded the project and plans for a canal were put on hold for several years.
Then, in the early twentieth century, the United States restarted the construction with a new set of plans. American engineers decided to create a large lake to cover the center part of the canal, then build a set of locks at each end to connect the lake to the oceans. Since the new lake was higher than the oceans on either side, the locks were an important part of the design. To pass through the canal, a ship moves from one ocean into one of the locks, and a gate closes at each end. Then, the water inside the lock is raised to the same level as the lake. The gates open and the ship can easily cross the lake. Finally, on the other side of the lake, the ship enters a different set of locks and is lowered back down to the level of the other ocean.
During construction, thousands of workers moved millions of tons of earth, dug through mountains, and redirected rivers to build the canal. The Panama Canal was finally completed in 1914.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介绍了巴拿马运河建造的原因、过程及原理。
8．How did ships travel from New York to San Francisco in the 19th century
A．By circling around North America.
B．By sailing across the country of Panama.
C．By passing through the lakes in North America.
D．By going around the southern tip of South America.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段中的“no quick or easy way to transport goods across North America by boat”和“ships had to go around the southern tip of South America”可知，十九世纪，从纽约驶出的船只需要绕过南美洲的最南端才能到达旧金山。
9．What does the underlined word “discarded” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Joined. B．Finished.
C．Dropped. D．Planned.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。由画线词前的“the work was difficult and slow, and construction costs soared”和画线词后的“plans for a canal were put on hold for several years”可知，由于工程难度大、施工费用猛增，法国工程师放弃了修建运河的工程。
10．What can we infer about the lock
A．Its gates are open at the same time.
B．It helps ships beat against the wind.
C．The water level in it can be changed.
D．It was invented by French engineers.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第三段介绍船闸的功能“a set of locks at each end to connect the lake to the oceans ... the water inside the lock is raised to the same level as the lake ... the ship enters a different set of locks and is lowered back down to the level of the other ocean”可知，船闸是使船舶通过航道中有集中水位落差河段的一种通航建筑物，其内的水位高低可调节。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
__11__You probably think you will never be a top student.This is not necessarily so, however.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Here is how.
Plan your time carefully.
When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do.After making the list, you should make a schedule of your time.First arrange your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc.Then decide a good, regular time for studying.__12__ A weekly schedule may not solve all the problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.
Find a good place to study.
Look around the house for a good study area.Keep this place, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials.No games, radios or TV！When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.
Make good use of your time in class.
__13__ Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking class notes will help you remember what the teacher says.
Study regularly.
When you get home from school, go over your notes.Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class.If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material.__14__ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer.
Develop a good attitude towards the tests.
The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.They help you to remember your new knowledge.The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be overly worried.
__15__ You will probably discover them after you have tried these.
A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying.
B．Don't forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.
C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.
D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.
E．Maybe you are an average student.
F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.
G．This will help you understand the next class.
语篇解读：本文是关于有效学习的几个建议。
11．选E 根据下一句“You probably think you will never be a top student.”说明你也许想过你从不会成为优秀生。说明你是一名普通的学生，故E正确。
12．选B 根据下一句“A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems”说明很满的时间安排不一定能解决所有的问题，一定要有娱乐的时间。故B正确。
13．选C 根据本段小标题“Make good use of your time in class.”可知要充分利用好课堂的时间，故C项符合上下文。
14．选G 根据前一句“If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read the material.”说明预习的重要性，预习以后会让我们的学习更高效。故G项内容符合上下文。
15．选A 根据下句“You will probably discover them after you have tried these.”说明除了文章中的这些方法以外，还有另外的方式。其中them指代A选项中的“other methods”。故A项符合上下文。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had __16__ a beautiful sports car in a showroom, and knowing his father could well __17__ it, he told him that was all he wanted.
As Graduation Day came near, the young man awaited __18__ that his father had bought the car. __19__， on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his __20__ study room. His father told him how __21__ he was to have such a fine son, and told him how __22__ he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully __23__ gift box.
Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and __24__ a lovely, leather bound (皮纸封面) Bible, __25__ the young man's name pressed in gold. __26__， he raised his voice to his father, and said “With __27__ your money, you give me a Bible？” and stormed out of the house.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in __28__. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very __29___,_and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him __30__ that graduation day.
Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram __31__ him his father had passed away, and willed all his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and __32__ things.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden __33__ and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still gift wrapped Bible __34__ as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. Suddenly, a car key dropped from the back of the __35__. It had a tag (标签) with the date of his graduation on it, and the words PAID IN FULL.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一位年轻人毕业时非常希望父亲给他买一辆跑车，可是父亲给了他一本包装精美的《圣经》，他愤而离家。数年后他事业成功，想回家看望年老的父亲，却被告知父亲已经去世。回家料理遗物时，他看到了《圣经》里掉出了一把跑车的钥匙……
16．A.admired B．watched
C．seen D．noticed
解析：选A 根据该句中“For many months he had ... a beautiful sports car in a showroom ...”可知，这位大学生十分欣赏展厅中的跑车。admire意为“欣赏”，符合语境。watch意为“观看”；see意为“看到”；notice意为“注意到”，都与语境不符。
17．A.offer B．afford
C．serve D．supply
解析：选B 根据下句中“his father had bought the car”可知，他的父亲给他买了这辆车；据此可以判断，该处是说，他的父亲买得起这辆车；afford意为“买得起”，符合语境。
18．A.marks B．supports
C．signs D．promises
解析：选C 根据语境可知，随着毕业日的临近，这个年轻人等着父亲买车的迹象(sign)。mark意为“标志”；support意为“支持”；promise意为“承诺”，都与语境不符。
19．A.Finally B．Instead
C．So D．Shortly
解析：选A 根据上句可知，他一直在等待父亲给他买车；可知，在毕业的那个早晨，他的父亲终于(finally)把他叫进了书房。
20．A.public B．hard
C．lazy D．private
解析：选D 根据语境可知，他的父亲将他叫进了私人(private)书房。
21．A.proud B．sad
C．upset D．puzzled
解析：选A 根据该句中“have such a fine son”可以判断，他的父亲告诉他，有这么优秀的孩子他是多么自豪(proud)。sad意为“悲伤的”；upset意为“难过的”；puzzled意为“困惑的”，都与语境不符。
22．A.many B．far
C．much D．often
解析：选C 他父亲告诉他有这样一个好儿子他是多么地骄傲，他是多么(how much)地爱他。
23．A.typed B．wrapped
C．written D．painted
解析：选B 根据语境可知，他递给他的儿子一个包装(wrap)精美的盒子。
24．A.looked B．reached
C．showed D．found
解析：选D 根据语境可知，打开盒子后，年轻人发现(find)了一本皮纸封面的《圣经》。
25．A.with B．while
C．after D．when
解析：选A 根据语境可知，这本皮纸封面的圣经上印着年轻人的姓名。with意为“带有”，符合语境。
26．A.Interested B．Pleased
C．Angrily D．Disappointedly
解析：选C 根据该句中“he raised his voice to his father”，结合前文他希望他的父亲买车，却只看到这本圣经的描述可以判断，他很生气，提高嗓音责问他的父亲。angrily意为“生气地”，符合语境。interested意为“感兴趣的”；pleased意为“高兴的”；disappointedly意为“失望地”，都与语境不符。
27．A.none B．all
C．little D．bit
解析：选B 根据该句中“With ________ your money, you give me a Bible？”可知，该句句意为：用你所有的钱，你给了我一本《圣经》？B项意为“所有的”，符合句意。
28．A.business B．study
C．city D．home
解析：选A 根据下句中“He had a beautiful home and wonderful family ...”可知，他有漂亮的家和美好的家庭；据此可以判断，年轻人的生意(business)做得很成功。
29．A.healthy B．strong
C．young D．old
解析：选D 根据上句中“Many years passed ...”可知，许多年过去了；据此可以判断，他意识到他的父亲已经老了(old)，故决定回家看望父亲。
30．A.on B．until
C．since D．after
解析：选C 根据上下文可知，自从毕业那天以来他就没有去看过父亲。since意为“自从”，符合句意。
31．A.telling B．showing
C．saying D．talking
解析：选A 根据该句中“he received a telegram ______ him his father had passed away”可知，他收到了一封电报，告诉(tell)他父亲去世的消息。show意为“说明”；say意为“说话”；talk意为“交谈”，都与语境不符。
32．A.look for B．take care of
C．care D．mind
解析：选B 根据该句中“He needed to come home immediately and ... things”，结合上句内容可知，他的父亲去世，他需要立即回家处理家事。take care of意为“处理”，符合语境。look for意为“寻找”；care意为“关心”；mind意为“介意”，都与语境不符。
33．A.excitement B．disappointment
C．surprise D．sadness
解析：选D 根据该句中“When he arrived at his father's house, sudden ________ and regret filled his heart”可知，他的父亲去世，当他走进父亲的房间时，悲伤(sadness)和遗憾油然而生。excitement意为“兴奋”；disappointment意为“失望”；surprise意为“惊讶”，都与语境不符。
34．A.but B．right
C．just D．only
解析：选C 根据该句中“and saw the still gift wrapped Bible ... as he had left it years ago”可知，他看到了那本包装精美的《圣经》正如(just)多年前那样放在那里。
35．A.Bible B．bed
C．bedroom D．desk
解析：选A 根据上句“With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages.”可知，他打开《圣经》，一把车钥匙从《圣经》(Bible)中掉了出来。
非选择题部分
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I lost my last debate in the recent National High School Academic Debate & Speech Tournament held in Shanghai.But instead of focusing on my __36__ (fail), I stopped to reflect on my experiences in the past few years __37__ a debater.
In general, preparing for new debate topics usually __38__ (include) brainstorming arguments, researching a resolution (解决), and doing debate practice.So if you spot a debating group, you might see us sitting together after school, or even all day at weekends, discussing arguments and researching evidence.You might also notice us arguing __39__ (fierce) anywhere we can.
Not only are they supportive, but my debate friends also have similar passions and interests to mine. As we discuss debate topics, my fellow debaters and I can talk about anything, from __40__ best way of rehabilitating (改造) criminals to the negative points of free immigration policies.However, our discussions are more than just a way __41__ (practice) our debating skills.In my mind, they help us to become calm and consider __42__ (win) and solving real problems as well.
To me, the debating community is a great place __43__ people help each other not only because they're interested in a higher cause, but because they care about how people from different __44__ (background) can lead better lives.I'm grateful to each of my debate friends and every single minute we got to spend together.Indeed, my high school life would be incomplete without them.So even though I __45__ (defeat) in my last debate, I'm still thankful for being part of my wonderful debate family.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者虽然在一次辩论赛中失败了，但停下来反思过去几年作为一名辩手的经历，作者依然觉得获益匪浅。
36．failure 考查词性转换。根据空前的形容词性物主代词my可知，此处应用名词，故填fail的名词形式failure。
37．as 考查介词。句意：但我并没有把注意力集中到自己的失败上，而是停下来反思过去几年自己作为一名辩手的经历。根据句意可知此处用介词as，表示“作为”。
38．includes 考查主谓一致。本句中主语为preparing for new debate topics，是动名词短语，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
39．fiercely 考查词性转换。句意：你也有可能注意到在任何我们能辩论的地方我们都在激烈地论证。空处修饰arguing，应用副词。
40．the 考查冠词。形容词的最高级前要用定冠词the，故此处应填the。
41．to practice 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，我们的讨论不仅仅是练习我们辩论技巧的一种方法。此处to do形式作定语。
42．winning 考查非谓语动词。在“我”看来，它们有助于我们变得镇静，也帮助我们考虑赢得辩论比赛和解决真正的问题。动词consider“考虑”后跟动词 ing形式作宾语。
43．where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，在从句中作状语，先行词为place，故用where。
44．backgrounds 考查名词单复数。因为他们关心的是来自不同背景的人如何能过上更好的生活。background作“出身，个人背景”讲时为可数名词，空前有different修饰，故此处应用其复数形式。
45．was defeated 考查时态和语态。句意：因此，尽管在上次的辩论中我被击败了，但我仍然感谢自己是非常棒的辩论家族的一员。根据句意可知此处用被动语态，且此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时的被动语态。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
假设某英文网站正在征集读者最崇拜的杰出女性，请你根据以下提示信息介绍二十世纪杰出的女性之一——海伦·凯勒(Helen Keller)。内容要点如下：
1．海伦·凯勒(1880－1968)在19个月大时，因一次疾病导致双目失明，双耳失聪，从此便生活在无光、无声的世界里。
2．7岁时，她的父母给她找了一位老师——Miss Sullivan。Miss Sullivan在教海伦的过程中遇到了许多困难。由于海伦的坚强意志和智慧，以及老师的技巧和耐心，她们克服困难，取得成功。
3．海伦完成了大学教育，取得了英语文学学位；此后致力于盲聋儿童的社会工作。
注意：1.必须包括所有内容要点，但不能逐条翻译；
2．可以适当增加细节， 使内容连贯；
3．词数80左右。
参考词汇：意志和智慧will and intelligence
技巧和耐心 skill and patience
英语文学学位 a degree in English literature
参考范文：
Helen Keller was one of the greatest women in the 20th century.She was born in 1880 and died in 1968.When she was 19 months old, she became blind and deaf because of a serious illness.From then on she lives in darkness and silence.
When she was seven, her parents found a teacher, Miss Sullivan, for her.Miss Sullivan had a lot of difficulty in teaching Helen.With Helen's strong will and intelligence, combined with Miss Sullivan's skill and patience, they overcame all the difficulties.Helen became a capable student and finally she received a university degree in English literature.Later on she devoted all herself to helping the blind and deaf children.
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
There was once a small community of people who lived in a remote valley surrounded by huge mountains. Although the mountains protected the township from the severe weather common to the area, they also prevented the residents from accessing fertile fields located nearby.
One day, a large earthquake hit the area, and it was discovered that a path had opened up leading to those rich_fields. Everyone rushed to the area, hoping to claim the new land as their own.
Sensing a great opportunity for himself in the growing confusion as to ownership of these new lands, the city mayor,_a wealthy and cunning man, had a plan. Through clever persuasion he convinced the town council that since these valleys now represented the most fertile land in the area, it only made sense that the_richest_family should own them. After all, the mayor reasoned, surely the wisest among them would know the best way to divide up the new wealth.
The town council agreed to the mayor's proposal. The mayor knew quite well his own secret superior financial position, but he also knew that the residents would never take him just on his word. So he had a huge set of scales constructed in the town center, and then sent invitations to those people who wished to compete for the land. They were instructed to bring all their riches and valuable possessions to the town center the next morning for a friendly competition to determine who was the wealthiest.
As the next day dawned, thirty families lined up at the scales, eagerly taking the start of the competition. Their carts filled with gold and silver coins, precious gems, and various other treasures. One by one, the townspeople poured their belongings on to one side of the giant scales. And one by one, weighing in against the mayor's riches, they saw their fortunes fail to change_the_scales in their favor.
As the competition was about to close, with his confidence and conceit reaching their peak, the mayor's glance happened to fall upon the “town fool” standing nearby.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
This man was a calm fellow, relatively short, and well liked by the people who took the time to know him.
paragraph 2：
“Well then, you get on the scale，”
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
This man was a calm fellow, relatively short, and well liked by the people who took the time to know him.With an evil grin the mayor called out, “Hey, Joseph, don't you want to be in the competition？” “Uh ...no，” replied Joseph quietly.“Oh come on, Joseph, come on.Bring your things up — come on, what have you got？” “Nothing, really，” replied Joseph.
paragraph 2：
“Well then, you get on the scale，” the mayor laughed.“Come on, you get up there and we'll see how far you change_the_scales！” And with this the crowd began to call upon Joseph to accept the challenge.So Joseph walked over and stepped on to the scales.The people gasped at what happened next.Joseph outweighed the mayor's riches! The townspeople looked on in complete disbelief, stunned into silence by what they saw.And Joseph's close friend said, “The real wealth of a man is his character.”