WELCOME UNIT—UNIT 1
单元测试卷
第一部分 阅读(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome back to school! Have you signed up for an after school activity yet Here are some of the activities you can try. SPORTS TEAMS Do you like sports How about joining the football team It has tryouts at 3:00 pm next Tuesday. Many of our best players have moved up to college. So now the team needs new players. For more information, meet our sports advisors, Ms. Matte or Mr. Stergis. GOOD AT ART This year, your schoolmates in the school art club plan to paint a mural(壁画) on the wall by the office. So they need new members to help create it. Are you interested in drawing, painting or taking photographs This club is for you. The first meeting of the school year is at 3:15 pm next Wednesday in room 221. Please see Ms. Greenway for more information. NEW THIS YEAR There are some new activities you can have a go at. Try the new after school science club. It has plans to enter the national senior robotics competition this year. So if you want to try building a robot, this club is for you. See Mr. Larson in room 105 for more details. The club meets at 3:30 pm every Thursday. Do you like acting Are you good at singing The school play this year is a musical—The Sound of Music. Come and try out for it at 3:10 pm next Monday in room 125. For a list of all the after school activities this year, click here, or pick up a membership form from the advisor's office—room 107.
1.When are the tryouts for the football team
A.At 3:10 pm next Monday. B.At 3:00 pm next Tuesday.
C.At 3:15 pm next Wednesday. D.At 3:30 pm every Thursday.
2.What does the art club plan to do this year
A.To paint a mural. B.To put on a musical.
C.To offer photography courses. D.To enter a national competition.
3.Where can you get more information about the science club
A.In room 221. B.In room 125. C.In room 107. D.In room 105.
B
My First Day of School
Frightened, I was walking into my first school in America. I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents, who had been here for three years, hoping America would help my future. My father decided that I would have a better education here, so I enrolled(登记)in the local high school in my new town.
I was afraid of how I would do. On the first day, I went to my second class after I had missed my first. With anxiety, I reached for the door, opening it slowly. Without paying attention to my classmates, I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class. With a soft voice he answered, “Yes.” His voice comforted me a little. He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn't have anything like that. Then he asked me to choose where I would sit. I didn't actually want to pick a seat. In India we had fixed seats, so I never needed to worry about that. I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector(投影仪). In Indian schools, we didn't use the technology. We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.
It was noon. I was very confused about when I would have lunch. I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered. I went through the regular(惯常的) process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class. She said, “It's still fourth period.”
“But the bell just rang,” I said.
Changing from a gentle tone to a harsh(刺耳的)one, she said, “That is the lunch bell, young man.”
I apologized. Without another word I headed for the cafeteria. I felt lucky because we didn't have this in India. Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal. At the end of the day, I was on my way to the bus which we didn't have in India either. I saw my bus and sat down inside happily. I was thinking, today wasn't so bad.
4.Why did the author attend an American high school
A.Because his father preferred American schools.
B.Because his family wanted him to have a bright future.
C.Because his mother had worked in it for 3 years.
D.Because he had been longing to leave his homeland.
5.What do we know about the author's first day of school
A.He went to the wrong class for second period.
B.He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates.
C.He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate.
D.He experienced differences between American and Indian schools in many ways.
6.What does the underlined word “barrier” probably mean
A.Door. B.Difficulty. C.Task. D.Period.
7.How did the author feel at the end of the day
A.Worried. B.Puzzled. C.Happy. D.Sad.
C
The winter break is just about to end. Soon we will be back at school. It's with both happiness and sadness. I very much look forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again, but it also means I'm officially(正式地) half way through the exchange year. With school starting there are new things to try and experience. For example, I'm starting a new sport, track and field. It's similar to cross country, which I did from August till November.
Being here for half a year now, I can easily tell the differences between my two schools. The hardest or most different part for me is to have the same schedule every day here. Honestly, I prefer to have different classes every day, as I did in my home country. However, I am attracted to the Friday football games. Football is one of my favorite sports now. Before I came, I knew nothing about it. Now I am addicted to it, especially to watching it with my host parents. I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.
Before I left school in December, I had a couple of tests called the Mid term Test. They all went pretty smoothly, mostly because I didn't have too many hard classes. My favorite class was English, and it was also my hardest. Personally I really liked English classes, where I could write essays, challenge writing skills and improve spoken English.
Only four days of the winter break is left. A part of me wants to be on a break forever, and the other part expects to get started again, starting a new sport and seeing my friends and classmates.
8.Why does the author feel sad before school starts again
A.Her homework is not finished. B.The exchange year will end soon.
C.Her school life will get harder. D.The new sport no longer attracts her.
9.How does the school in the author's home country differ from the one she is in now
A.The courses are richer. B.The teachers are kinder.
C.The meals are healthier. D.The holidays are longer.
10.What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family
A.Having a talk in English. B.Playing video games.
C.Watching football matches. D.Visiting her relatives.
11.What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to
A.Classes. B.Tests. C.Games. D.Students.
D
For many years the school system in Finland has been very successful. In the PISA's survey, which compares reading, math and science knowledge of 15 year olds around the world, Finland not only is the top European country but also competes with Asian giants(巨头) like China, Singapore and South Korea. But what makes the education system in this small country so different from others in the western world
Until the 1960s Finland's school system had been influenced largely by its neighbor, the Soviet Union. Most students left school after six years;some went on to private schools. Only the wealthy ones got a better education. In the middle of the 1960s the Finnish government saw the need to change and modernize their education system if they wanted to be internationally competitive. Lawmakers made a simple decision: a basic school for all the 7-16 year pulsory education(义务教育)begins at 7.The government makes it possible for all children to attend preschool(幼儿园) as well.
Teachers work with their pupils in school as much as possible. When teachers are not with the pupils, they spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum and new projects. Schools in Finland are small, at least for international standards. So teachers know every pupil in their school and try everything to succeed with their pupils. That is why dropout rates are low compared to other countries. In contrast to other nations, teachers in Finland are highly respected. Finland selects its teachers very carefully: only talented students go on to university and receive a master's degree in education. Finland only takes the best to educate its youth.
All Finnish children, whether they come from the city or the country, whether from a rich or poor family, have the same chances of education. There are not so many differences between the wealthy and the poor, as in America or other Western European countries. Education experts say that there is very little difference between very good and very bad students. Two thirds of Finnish pupils move on to higher education, the highest rate in the European Union.
12.What does the author want to show by mentioning China, Singapore and South Korea in the first paragraph
A.Asian countries are successful in school education.
B.The school system in Finland has been very successful.
C.Students in these countries are better than those in European countries.
D.The education system in Asia is different from that in the western world.
13.What did the Finnish government do in the middle of the 1960s
A.They changed the school system.
B.They lengthened(延长)preschool education.
C.They encouraged students to go to private schools.
D.They learned modern education from neighboring countries.
14.What can we learn from the text
A.The children in Finland are educated equally.
B.The children in Finland get compulsory education at the age of six.
C.The school system in Finland is better than that in Singapore.
D.The schools in Finland don't meet international standards.
15.What can be the best title for the text
A.What Differences European Schools Have B.What Good Schools Provide Students with
C.Why Finland's School System Is Successful D.Why Finland's School System Has Changed
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Each fall brings a lot of opportunities that attract you to your school community. 16
17 Clubs are probably the easiest and most direct route to getting involved. Typically, high schools have clubs that focus on a wide variety of topics. Do you have a great affinity(喜爱) for German films 18 If you answer “yes”, then you are in luck! There are probably clubs for that. Usually, the best way to join a club is attending an after school fair at the beginning of the school year.
Try out for a sports team! If you have any interest in a sport your school offers, there is absolutely no harm in having a try. The worst that can happen is that you don't make it and have to try next year. Sports teams are a great way to make friends with people who have similar interests. 19 Sports provide a boost(帮助) to physical and emotional health.
Volunteer! 20 It could be answering phones in the main office at school or travelling abroad to provide international aid. My point is that volunteer work could be an incredible way to discover passions and shape your personality.
All in all, if you're looking for a fresh start, now is the time! Choosing to get involved in your school community by joining a club, trying out for a sports team, or volunteering is undoubtedly something you will not regret.
A.Join a club!
B.Here are a few ways to get involved.
C.Volunteer work comes in many forms.
D.What about a desire to go into medicine
E.There are various benefits of volunteer work.
F.It will also help you share hobbies with others.
G.They are also the perfect source of daily exercise.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
第二部分 语言运用(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,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jenna, a popular girl from Westwood Middle School, had graduated first in her class and was ready for new 21 in high school.
22 , high school was different. In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 23 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the 24 read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart 25 as the list ended without her name. Feeling 26 , she walked home carrying her schoolbag full of homework.
Arriving home, she started with math. She had always been a good math student, but now she was 27 . She moved on to English and history, and was 28 to find that she didn't have any trouble with those 29 . Feeling better, she decided not to 30 math for the time being.
Later in math class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 31 . By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she'd continue to try to 32 at her new school. She wasn't sure if she'd succeed, but she knew she had to 33 . High school was just as her mom had said, “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 34 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the 35 fish you can be.”
21.A.processes B.decisions C.challenges D.exercises
22.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Besides
23.A.boring B.easy C.difficult D.interesting
24.A.editor B.boss C.winner D.judge
25.A.jumped B.stopped C.sank D.raced
26.A.awful B.strange C.happy D.lonely
27.A.struggling B.improving C.working D.crying
28.A.amazed B.annoyed C.shocked D.relieved
29.A.homework B.books C.subjects D.objects
30.A.put up B.prepare for C.worry about D.give up
31.A.pleasure B.trouble C.hope D.sorrow
32.A.fit in B.look out C.stay up D.get around
33.A.swim B.try C.ask D.escape
34.A.in return for B.out of C.in terms of D.instead of
35.A.biggest B.best C.weakest D.prettiest
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。
When you step into a new environment, fitting in means 36 (make) more friends and getting more chances to live a happier life. Here 37 (be) some advice that can help you.
Firstly, confidence plays 38 important part and attracts most people. You're expected 39 (spend) some time thinking about your strengths. Doing so, you will be able to build up confidence step by step. Secondly, being kind is the path 40 your own happiness. Always give more than you receive, and remember a person 41 cares about others is popular everywhere. Thirdly, be active in various group 42 (activity), which can help you add more friends to your circle and see how much they like you. Last but not least, a 43 (friend) smile costs the least and does the most.
If you follow 44 is mentioned above, you 45 (accept) by people around you.
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华。最近你的好友林浩来信说他升入高中以后感到不太适应,不知道如何结交新朋友。请用英文给他回信,给出一些建议,主要内容包括:
1.面带微笑,对人友好;
2.乐于助人,学会倾听。
注意:1.词数80左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Lin Hao,
Yours,
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。
Yesterday a heat wave hit the town. “It's too hot! Let's go for a swim after we finish our chores(家务活)at home!” Joseph complained to his little brother, Loren. As the boys walked toward the Little Colorado River, they saw Sam and Frank, who ran to join them. “Swimming is just what we need to cool off!” Sam said, kicking a rock.
“Sure it is,” Frank agreed. Then he looked at the field they were passing. There were many round watermelons in Farmer Davis's patch(果园).“Hey, Joseph,” said Frank, “do you have the courage to climb over that fence and get us a ripe(成熟的)watermelon ”
“I don't know,” said Joseph.
Loren looked uncomfortable. “I don't think that's a good idea.”
“Come on,” said Frank, pushing Joseph toward the fence. “No one will ever know.”
Then Frank started to climb the wooden fence. Joseph felt bad but climbed the fence and jumped with Frank into the watermelon patch.
Joseph took the closest watermelon and raced back to the fence. The other boys laughed and took turns to carry the heavy watermelon as they ran to the river. Finally they broke open the watermelon. The sticky sweet juice was delicious! But Joseph regretted what he had done and wished he hadn't taken the watermelon.
On the way home, they finished off the last piece of the watermelon just as they passed the watermelon patch again. Joseph lowered his head quickly when he saw Farmer Davis in the field. He waved at the boys, who quickly threw the watermelon rind(皮) to the side of the road. Davis looked upset as the boys hurried by. Joseph felt terrible. It was wrong to take the watermelon. He knew he had to tell Farmer Davis what they had done and ask for forgiveness(宽恕).
That evening Farmer Davis visited Joseph and Loren at their house. “One of my biggest watermelons went missing,” he said. “And I am wondering if you boys happened to see anyone in my field as you passed by today.”
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
Paragraph 1:
Joseph looked down at his shoes and said in a low voice,
Paragraph 2:
Farmer Davis thought for a minute.
WELCOME UNIT—UNIT 1
参考答案
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.C
8.B 9.A 10.C 11.B 12.B 13.A 14.A
15.C 16.B 17.A 18.D 19.G 20.C 21.C
22.C 23.C 24.D 25.C 26.A 27.A 28.D
29.C 30.C 31.B 32.A 33.B 34.D 35.B
36.making 37.is 38.an 39.to spend 40.to 41.who/that 42.activities 43.friendly 44.what 45.will be accepted
第三部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Lin Hao,
I'm glad to receive your letter. From your letter, I know you have difficulty making new friends in high school. My suggestions are as follows.
First, you should smile and try to be friendly when you meet people. You should also care about your schoolmates. If you are always ready to help them, they will understand you better. Second, it is important for you to be a good listener. That way, when people are with you, they will feel comfortable and happy. Finally, it is better for you to take an active part in class activities where you can show your talent.
I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Joseph looked down at his shoes and said in a low voice,“We were with some other boys, and I took a watermelon from your field. We took it to the river and all of us ate it together.” Farmer Davis said sadly, “Taking a watermelon that you didn't grow is stealing.” “I'm really sorry,” said Joseph. “I don't have any money, but I can do some chores to make up to you for what I have done.” “I ate some too,” said Loren. “I'll give you a hand.”
Paragraph 2:
Farmer Davis thought for a minute.“Come to my field tomorrow morning. I think I can find some work for you.” That night Joseph regretted having taken something that didn't belong to him. He decided not to do such things the next time. He felt a little comfortable thinking that he could do something to make up for his mistake. The next morning he would go to Davis's field. And he wouldn't complain about the extra work or the heat.