Unit 4 单元清能力测试
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
A.
There are four fun festivals throughout the year in Brazil.
Festa Junina
Festa Junina is celebrated all over Brazil for the entire month of June as a yearly celebration of Saint John. It celebrates country life with typical clothes, food and dances inside a large tent, with decorations such as colored flags, beautiful table cloths and balloons.
Oktoberfest
The Germanic roots of the south of Brazil brought this traditional German festival to Brazil, where it has become one of the most popular beer festivals. Held in the middle of October every year in Blumenau, it celebrates typical German cuisine and plenty of beer. There’re all kinds of German foods at the festival.
Festival de Cacha a
Every year in the town of Paraty, Festival de Cacha a is held for cacha a, the national alcohol (酒) made from sugarcane (甘蔗). This festival is held over a long weekend in August and it gives you a chance to try cacha a. There are also shows of samba (桑巴舞) and food trucks. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know the beautiful town of Paraty.
Parintins Folklore Festival
The festival held every year in Parintins is the second largest in Brazil after the carnival. It goes over a period of three days at the end of June and celebrates the Amazonian legend of a resurrected ox (复活的牛). The main attraction of the festival is the competition between the two teams Garantido and Caprichoso that compete to retell the story of the ox through a mix of dancing and singing.
21. Which festival lasts the longest time
A. Oktoberfest. B. Festa Junina.
C. Festival de Cacha a. D. Parintins Folklore Festival.
22. What can you do if you attend Oktoberfest
A. Taste German food. B. Watch shows of samba.
C. Drink the national alcohol. D. Listen to the story of the ox.
23. What do the four festivals have in common
A. They are yearly activities.
B. They enjoy global popularity.
C. They focus on food and dancing.
D. They are celebrated all over Brazil.
B.
Riding a bike and often wearing a blue hat, John Butler, an 84-year-old former farmer from Derbyshire, England, has become a spiritual (精神的) guide to a growing number of devoted fans.
Butler, an early advocate of organic farming, is a long-time follower of meditation (冥想). As part of his spiritual journey, he began recording inspiring messages in the hope of sharing the lessons he’d learned with others.
The peaceful tone, calming presence, a voice like a warm glass of milk, in which Butler delivered his plain view of life online, soon struck a chord
(引起共鸣) with a rising number of people struggling to free themselves from the day-to-day anxiety caused by COVID-19.
Butler became famous in a 2016 BBC interview. After the interview, he was picked out by members of the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR)
community as someone worth attention not just for what he said, but for the manner in which he said it. Since then, this senior’s popularity has grown.
Having always considered himself something of a “misfit (格格不入的人)” in society, Butler was much more surprised by his popularity than anyone else. Before his ongoing video project, Butler said he had never heard of YouTube and had little knowledge of the Internet. But Butler feels lucky to be able to provide a good influence for people just doing their best to deal with modern-day life.
“So many people have this problem, and because they naturally seek some sort of balance, they look for rest or peace, don’t they ” Butler told the BBC.
24. What can we learn about Butler from Paragraph 2
A. He is a tour guide with many fans.
B. He is an expert on organic farming.
C. He wants to be famous on the Internet.
D. He enjoys thinking carefully and deeply.
25. What made Butler attract a lot of fans
A. His inspiring life experience.
B. His good performance in an interview.
C. His efforts to promote organic farming.
D. His unique way of delivering opinions on life.
26. Why was Butler surprised at his popularity
A. He was an outsider of YouTube.
B. He felt out of place in society.
C. Many people were struggling with their lives.
D. Many people showed great interest in his video project.
27. What’s the best title for the text
A. Butler’s road to success
B. The wisdom of an old man
C. Deal with problems in life peacefully
D. A farmer becomes a star on the Internet
C.
From classic books like A Wrinkle in Time to classic movies like Back to the Future, children and adults both have been fascinated by the concept of time travel for hundreds of years. But is it even possible
Time travel sounds simple: you just move back and forth between different
points in time like you would between different points in space. You could jump forward into the future, or you could jump back to sometime in the past.
Exactly how would this be done Most artistic works that feature time travel finish it with the help of a special device usually called a time machine. The time machine features whatever technology has been developed to transport people successfully to other points in time.
But could time travel really happen Some scientists believe that parts of Albert Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity might allow for the possibility of time travel. These theories are complex and very hard to understand. They involve unusual astronomical things like black holes and wormholes. Traveling faster than the speed of light might also be required.
It can be fun, though, to think about what problems might be presented by time travel. It may create an absurd (荒谬的) situation. For example, let’s say that you travel back in time to the day your parents met. What if your showing up on the day your parents met caused a ripple (连锁反应) in time that led to them not meeting If they had never met, you would never have been born. If you had never been born, how could you ever exist to travel back in time to cause the problem you just caused Confusing as it sounds, we hope that any scientist who ever manages to make time travel possible works out these problems in advance.
28. What kind of film is Back to the Future most likely to be
A. An action film. B. A fantasy film.
C. A historical film. D. An adventure film.
29. What does the author mainly do in Paragraph 2
A. Add a topic. B. Give an example.
C. Explain a concept. D. Make a conclusion.
30. What is some scientists’ judgement on the possibility of time travel based on
A. Previous similar cases. B. Accurate scientific research.
C. Some scientific theories. D. Advanced space technology.
31. What does the author think of time travel
A. It will certainly come true one day.
B. It is an impossible and absurd idea.
C. It will change some historical events.
D. It may cause self-contradictory situations.
D.
Research in the US, for the resale site ThredUp, suggests that 70% of women were prepared to buy second-hand fashion in 2019 compared with 45% four years earlier. It predicts that the resale market will be bigger than fast fashion featuring copying high-fashion designs by 2029 as traditional charity shops sell more items and the resale market expands.
Vinted, another resale site, which now has more than 37 million registered members globally across 13 countries, including 1.2 million in the UK, said it saw an increase of between 16% and 17% in listings in its European markets during COVID-19. The company says during COVID-19 shoppers turned to the Internet to clean out unwanted items they could not sell at charity shops.
And there is an impetus that pushes big retailers (零售商) into the second-hand market. According to a report, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of yearly global carbon emissions (碳排放) — more than all international flights and shipping panies including Asda have all signed up to an action plan, including enabling clothing re-use and reducing waste.
Individuals who are without jobs or working shorter hours are increasingly
selling unwanted goods online, also driving second-hand sales. There’s recognition
that useless objects can have a cash value that can be easily realized.
Tracy Diane Cassidy, a fashion expert, says that an appreciation of excellent design and a desire to create a more individual look beyond mass-produced fast fashion are also driving the trend (趋势).
Brands are starting to take notice that there is a sales opportunity here. Their sales will drop when people start to buy second-hand goods. If they don’t join in, where else are they going to make up for the lost income
32. What does the research find according to Paragraph 1
A. Fast fashion is bound to suffer great losses.
B. People are more willing to buy used items.
C. The resale market attracts young women more.
D. 70% of second-hand fashion buyers are women.
33. What do the underlined words “an impetus” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. A real trouble. B. A weak point.
C. A driving force. D. An economic benefit.
34. What drives the sales in the resale market according to Tracy Diane Cassidy
A. Fashion taste. B. A big profit.
C. The habit of saving. D. Environmental protection.
35. What’s the text mainly about
A. The future of fashion brands.
B. The advantages of clothing re-use.
C. The popularization of the resale market.
D. The reasons for buying second-hand items.
第二节 (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。
As a well-known Chinese saying goes, “A journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step.” 36 They turned off all lights and electronics from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time.
Earth Hour is put forward by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On March 31, 2007, the organization encouraged the citizens in Sydney to switch off all lights and turn off all non-essential devices for one hour. Over 2 million households and 2,100 companies answered the call. This small action helped save 10% of the electricity in a regular evening hour. 37
Besides making an immediate difference, the WWF says the worldwide participation shows people’s desire to do their share to reverse (逆转) climate change. 38 According to the WWF, simple actions such as turning off unnecessary lights or choosing wood pencils over plastic ones can also help reverse climate change.
39 In 2008, over 50 million people in over 5,000 cities worldwide observed the event, and the numbers have only grown since. Today, Earth Hour is celebrated in over 180 countries.
Are you not sure what to do without your phone or television for a whole hour WWF suggests organizing a candlelight dinner for your family or, even better, a picnic under the stars. 40 Remember that climate change can be reversed if we all help, so be sure to do your part!
A. Your participation never counts.
B. Or how about a late-night hike or a bike ride
C. There is no doubt that their efforts have paid off.
D. Gradually, more people joined the Earth Hour movement.
E. It’s the biggest voluntary environmental movement globally.
F. And it shows small lifestyle changes can make a big difference as well.
G. On March 27, 2021, millions of people worldwide took the first step towards reversing climate change.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
George Turner thought his childhood bike gave him freedom. For him, home meant 41 chores, homework and an endless sea of books. A bike meant
42 . George and his friends often rode to the beach, the mall, construction sites and so on. When growing up, therefore, he 43 to help boys and girls discover the 44 of riding bycicles as he used to. Then he opened Penuel Bicycles in Inglewood, California, transforming his interest into his 45 .
In those days, many kids, 46 , had a new love. They enjoyed playing video games or were 47 to their phones. They didn’t 48 and ride bikes. Lots of adults didn’t ride, either. George struggled. Some days, he 49 if he sold just one bike.
Last year, the coronavirus pandemic 50 the nation. George closed Penuel’s door. Separated at home and 51 for something to do, many Americans were buying bicycles. Bicycles became a source of 52 during a time of sadness and loss. Bike shops nationwide 53 .
George sold all his bicycles in a month. People in his neighborhood pulled their old bikes out of the garage (车库) and 54 them to Penuel to get their bikes
55 and ready to ride. He 56 saw various bikes appear in front of his shop.
Out on his own bike, George saw 57 everywhere. Suddenly his
long-held dream of a whole community on their bikes, enjoying the freedom of two wheels, 58 . Finding what you are 59 in and never 60 it up are the meaning of life.
41. A. amusing B. relaxing C. surprising D. boring
42. A. success B. progress C. escape D. loss
43. A. determined B. refused C. failed D. pretended
44. A. danger B. courage C. difficulty D. joy
45. A. dream B. occupation C. hobby D. motivation
46. A. besides B. however C. therefore D. otherwise
47. A. addicted B. related C. exposed D. used
48. A. settle down B. go out C. cheer up D. calm down
49. A. celebrated B. whispered C. joked D. nodded
50. A. divided B. inspired C. rescued D. troubled
51. A. sorry B. concerned C. eager D. grateful
52. A. comfort B. pride C. anxiety D. stress
53. A. closed down B. sold out
C. gathered together D. stood out
54. A. returned B. threw C. contributed D. wheeled
55. A. recycled B. painted C. repaired D. replaced
56. A. suddenly B. clearly C. secretly D. hopelessly
57. A. runners B. dancers C. riders D. drivers
58. A. came back B. came true C. came to nothing D. came to life
59. A. rich B. disappointed C. expert D. interested
60. A. cleaning B. setting C. giving D. picking
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。
A dance show which recreated (再现) scenes from the Tang dynasty became a hot topic online, 61 (receive) much praise from Internet users.
Titled Tang Gong Ye Yan, the show 62 (vivid) presented the process from making preparations to performing by a group of female 63 (musician) at a feast in the Tang dynasty. It broke with the tradition of Chinese classic dance and offered 64 amusing and real-life sense.
Fourteen dancers wearing clothes filled 65 a bunch of sponge (海绵) recreated the plump (丰满的) figures of females in the Tang dynasty. Besides, their 66 (color) costumes made audiences feel like they were in the Tang dynasty.
Modern technology such as 3D and AR, used 67 (produce) a combination of the virtual scene with the real stage, along with funny dance moves of actresses and the display of national treasures, made the show impressive. The show also presented several priceless antiques of Henan province through
68 (it) performance.
The program 69 (consider) a highlight of the 2021 Spring Festival gala (晚会) of Henan Satellite Television, 70 gala was widely praised by audiences this year.
61. ___________ 62. ___________ 63. ___________ 64. ___________ 65. ___________
66. ___________ 67. ___________ 68. ___________ 69. ___________ 70. ____________
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
Last term, nothing were going well in my study. One day, my father suggested we took a walk. While walking, my father said, “I believe there are still many good things to be thankful, no matter what hard life is.” Motivate by his words, I began keeping track of the good things in my life. When the sun rose, I wrote it down on paper and careful put that paper in a box. Each time I wear my favorite dress, and I wrote that down. On New Year’s Eve, I opened a box and read all the good things, feel pleased. Recording good things is a good habit which I will keep up.
第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华,你的英国好友Peter发来邮件询问暑假你和你班交换生Eric到拉萨旅游的情况。请你给他写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 拉萨之行的情况;
2. 建议Peter去拉萨旅行。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:拉萨 Lhasa
参考答案
21-25 BAADD 26-30 BDBCC 31-35 DBCA 36-40 GCFDB
41-45 DCADB 46-50 BABAD 51-55 CABDC 56-60 ACBDC
61. receiving 62. vividly 63. musicians 64. an 65. with
66. colorful 67. to produce 68. its 69. was considered 70. whose
短文改错
第一句:were→was
第二句:took→take
第三句:thankful后加for; what→how
第四句:Motivate→Motivated
第五句:careful→carefully
第六句:wear→wore; 去掉and
第七句:a→the; feel→feeling
书面表达
【写作提示】
本写作要求给你的英国好友Peter写一封电子邮件,分享暑假你和你班交换生Eric的拉萨之行。时态应以一般过去时为主;人称应以第一人称为主。根据写作提示可知,第一段应说明写信目的——与Peter分享自己的拉萨之行;第二段分享拉萨之行的所见所闻;第三段建议Peter去拉萨旅行。
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
It’s great to receive your e-mail. I’d like to share my visit to Lhasa with Eric during the summer vacation with you.
First of all, we visited many famous places of interest, such as Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Bajiao Street and so on. Secondly, we tasted the local food, namely beef, mutton and dairy products. Thirdly, we came into contact with the local people and gained a deep understanding of the unique local culture. In conclusion, we had fun and gained a lot.
Lhasa, a city with rich natural and cultural resources, is definitely worth visiting. You’d better go to Lhasa once in your lifetime.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
(范文中的画线句子可作为佳句背诵)