Unit 1 Helping those in need单元测试卷（含答案）

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Unit 1 Helping those in need单元测试卷（含答案）
Ⅰ.完形填空（共 10 小题, 每小题10分）
A man planted a rose and watered it carefully. Before it blossomed (开花), he checked it. He 1 the bud (花蕾) that would soon blossom, but he also saw the thorns (刺) upon the stem (茎). He thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a(n) 2 with so many sharp thorns ” Then he didn’t want to 3 the rose. And just before it was ready to blossom, it 4 .
So is it with many people. In everyone’s mind, there is a rose. The good qualities that were planted in us at birth always 5 among the thorns of our mistakes. Many of us 6 ourselves and see only the thorns, the mistakes We are 7 thinking that nothing good can possibly come from us. We gradually forget to water the good within us, and finally it dies. We never realize our 8 side.
Some people do not see the rose within themselves; someone else must 9 it to them. One of the greatest gifts a person can own is to be able to pass the thorns and 10 the rose within them. However, only a few people can realize it.
1. A. saw B. Smelt C. thought D. heard
2. A. animal B. person C. plant D. world
3. A. remember B. water C. destroy D. wash
4. A. flied B. cried C. laughed D. died
5. A. grow B. dance C. lose D. win
6. A. look for B. look at C. put out D. put off
7. A. excited B. surprised C. happy D. sad
8. A. strange B. bad C. good D. Angry
9. A. show B. sell C. bring D. throw
10. A. buy B. find C. plant D. cut
Ⅱ.阅读理解 （40分）
第一节 阅读下列短文, 从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共 15 小题, 每小题10分）
A
A group of swans flew clown to a beach where a crow (乌鸦)was jumping around. The crow watched them with disdain(鄙视).
“You have no flying skills at all!” he said to the swans.
“All you can do is to move your wings. Can you turn over in the air No, that’s beyond you. Let’s have a flying competition. I’ll show you what real flying is!”
One of the swans, a strong young male, took up the challenge. The crow flew up and began to show his skills. He flew in circles, performed other flying tricks, and then came down and looked proudly at the swan.
Now it was the swan’s turn. He flew up, and began flying over the sea. The crow flew after him, making all kinds of comments (评价) about his flying. They flew on and on till they couldn’t see the land and there was nothing but water on all sides. The crow was making fewer and fewer comments. He was now so exhausted that he found it hard to stay in the air, and had to struggle to keep himself from falling into the water.
The swan pretended (假装) not to notice, and said, “Why do you keep touching the water, brother Is that another trick ”
“No,” said the crow. He knew he had lost the competition “I’m in trouble because of my pride! If you don’t help me, I’ll lose my life...”
The swan took pity on him, and took him on his shoulders and flew back to the beach.
11. What’s the correct order of the following events
a. The crow showed off its flying skills.
b. The swan felt pity for the crow and saved it
c. The crow laughed at the swan’s flying.
d. The crow followed the swan and got into trouble.
e. The crow challenged the swans and a strong young swan accepted it.
A. e, c, d, a, b B. a, e, c, d, b C. c, e, a d, b D. e, a, d, c, b
12. What does the underlined word “exhausted” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Tired. B. Angry. C. Frightened. D. Regretful.
13. Why did the crow keep touching the water
A. It was showing another flying skill.
B. It was struggling to keep itself from falling into the water.
C. It was thirsty and wanted to drink some water.
D. It was enjoying itself by doing so.
14. What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A. The crow didn’t know flying.
B. Flying skills were useless.
C The swan saved the crow because they were friends.
D. The swan was better at long-distance flying than the crow.
15. Choose a best title for the story_____.
A. No pains, no gains.
B. The early bird catches the worm.
C. Pride goes before a fall.
D. Practice makes perfect.
B
Come and join us to be a volunteer!
What you can do:
◆ Be a driver. You should use your own car to drive old people to some places and take them home.
◆ Be a shopping helper. Some disabled people can’t go out easily, so you need to buy things for them according to their shopping lists. It is a simple, but a very great way to help others.
◆ Be a friend. Some old people often feel lonely. You need to visit them once a week. You can talk to them and do some housework for them. Above all, you should make friends with them.
What you can get:
◆ When you make a difference to others’ life, you will feel satisfied.
◆ Help someone else feel better. It’s also the easiest way to make you happy.
◆ Learn some life lessons and experiences. Some people may have many wonderful stories and much wisdom to tell.
◆ Live longer and happier lives. People volunteering are happier, which helps them live longer.
The volunteering time is flexible. You can choose the time you want. Most people choose to help others in their free time.
16. How often should you visit the old people if you volunteer to be a friend
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week. D. Once a month.
17.Which is NOT the advantage (优点) of volunteering according to the passage
A. Making a difference. B. Becoming happy.
C. Being stronger. D. Living longer.
18. What is the first part of this passage mainly about
A. When to volunteer. B. What you can get from volunteering.
C. Why you should be a volunteer. D. How you can help others.
19. What do you think the underlined word “flexible” may mean in Chinese
A. 有限的 B. 灵活的 C. 舒适的 D. 艰难的
20. How many kinds of jobs can we choose to help others after being a volunteer
A. one B. two C. three D. four
C
Do you know how to make a ceramic (陶瓷) Start with a piece of wet clay (粘土). Then change the shape of the clay. You can make the shape of a bowl or anything else. Next paint the clay and put it in a special oven (烤炉) in the end.
Ceramics aren’t always just bowls and plates. They are often very beautiful and amazing pieces of art. For example, when you look at an ancient Chinese vase, you are looking at a ceramic. Making ceramics is an old Taiwanese tradition. Many countries buy beautiful Taiwanese ceramics. You don’t need to be an expert to make ceramics. People who want to try making ceramics just need to visit a small town in the north of Taiwan--- Yingge.
Yingge is famous for ceramics. On Yingge’s old street, you will find many shops that sell beautiful ceramic. Yingge’s street is different from other streets in Taiwan. In Yingge, you can be more than just a tourist. You can make your own ceramics.
Some shops in Yingge have classes. You can join the class where a teacher will help you to make ceramics. You will get plenty of wet clay and your own machine for ceramic making. You can make whatever you want, and then take it home. The classes are for everyone, so don’t worry if you don’t think you have the skills.
However, making ceramics is not just a piece of cake. You need to be patient and keep at it. If you make an effort, you will go home with a very special gift.
21. What is the final step to make the ceramic according to the passage
A. Painting the clay. B. Making the shape of clay.
C. Putting the clay in a special oven D. Getting the clay out of an oven.
22.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “a piece of cake” in last Paragraph
A. 一块蛋糕 B. 困难的 C. 历史悠久的 D. 小菜一碟
23. Yingge is in the _________ of Taiwan.
A. east B. north C. south D. west
24. Yingge’s street is different from other streets in Taiwan because _________.
A. there are many shops
B. you can buy ceramic objects
C. there are shops to sell ceramics
D. you can make your own ceramics
25. What can we learn from the passage
A. Ceramic making is traditional for Taiwanese.
B. Ceramics are easy to make.
C. Ceramics are only bowls and plates.
D. Ceramic classes are only for people with good skills.
第二节 短文填空以下是一则短文, 请阅读短文, 并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中, 使原文的意思完整、连贯。（共5 小题, 每小题5分）
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends upon ourselves. ___26___ Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
___27___ Too often, we spend too much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job — that we fall to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading t good book, listening to your favourite music, or spending time with close friends. ____28____ People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active and have hobbies. ___29___ Many people go dancing or play sports, such as skating or playing soccer. You can only think about the activity at that moment.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies people feel good when they help others. ___30___ You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family, or simply help out around the house by washing dishes.
A．Laughter is the key to happiness.
B．If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone.
C．The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.
D．In other words, we make our own happiness.
E．Close friends make people live happier and healthier lives.
F．They can help you forget your problems.
第三节 信息匹配。（共 5小题, 每小题5分）
阅读下面六种产品介绍，为五个人的需求选出适合的创意产品。
____31____ Ben goes running with his dog every day. He wants something to protect it from getting wet on rainy days.
____32____ Lisa is going on vacation for two weeks but she is now worried that her plants will die without watering.
____33____ Amy is tired of folding the clothes for the whole family after drying them every night. It takes her too much time.
____34____ Sam wants an umbrella as a gift for his daughter who loves pink. He hopes this umbrella won’t make things wet when it closes up.
____35____ Sue’s father goes for a walk every day, but gets tired after a while. Doctors advised him to sit down and rest more often while walking.
A．This folding (折叠) board can be used to fold shirts, trousers, sweaters and shorts in three easy steps. It is easy to use and will certainly save you a lot of time every day.
B．This inside-out-umbrella is that you can close it from the inside without getting the floor wet after a heavy rain. Now you can buy the black ones on our website.
C．Why should your little friend have to stand the heavy rain while you are dry Buy your dog this nice pet umbrella.
D．This helpful walking stick can be folded into a small seat to give tired legs a break when someone needs to take a rest after walking.
E．You won’t have to worry about bringing a wet umbrella into your car or house. The wet part of this umbrella can be kept inside when closed up. It comes in three colors: pink, sky blue and black.
F．You can send your dog to a Care Center while you’re away, but it can be hard to find someone to water your plants. This product will water them for you all by itself.
第二部分 非选择题（25分）
Ⅲ. 语法填空（10分）
Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others.
Mario loves animals and ___36___ (want) to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help ___37___ (he) to get his future dream job. “It ___38___ (be) easy work,” he says, “but I want to learn more about how to care for animals. I get a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get ___39___ (well) and the look of joy on their ___40___ (owner) faces.”
Mary is a book lover. She could read by ____41____(she) at the age of four. Last year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program. She still works there once a week ___42___ (help) kids learn to read. “The kids ___43___ (sit) in the library, but you can see in their eyes that they’re going on a ___44___ (difference) journey with each new book. ___45___ (volunteer) here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time.”
Ⅳ. 书面表达（15分）
许多学生喜欢在暑假期间做一些义务性工作。那你想不想在暑假期间做这样的工作呢？请根据以下的内容提示，写一篇英语作文，80词左右，可适当发挥。
提示：
1. 我准备在暑假期间去老人院做义工；
2. 我将为他们准备一些生活的必需品；
3. 另外我还会准备一些书送给他们，陪他们聊天及阅读；
4. 我准备一周去那里工作三次。
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参考答案
完形填空
1-5 ACBDA 6-10 BDCAB
阅读理解
11-15 CABDC 16-20 ACDBC 21-25 CDBDA 26-30 DCEFB 31-35 CFAED
语法填空
36．wants 37．him 38．isn’t/ is not 39．better 40．owners’ 41．herself 42．to help 43．are sitting
44．different 45．Volunteering
书面表达
Many students like to do some voluntary work during their summer holidays. I also plan to do it in an Old People’s Home during my summer holidays.
I will prepare some life necessaries for the old people. And I will also send some books to them. In my free time, I will chat with them and help them read. I will go to visit them three times a week.
I think it is good to help those who are in need. It also makes my life meaningful.
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