Unit 4 History and traditions单元测试卷（含答案）2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册
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2025-2026学年高一上学期人教版英语必修二
单元测试卷（Unit 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS）
（满分:120分 建议用时:120分钟）
第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
( ) 1. He knew clearly that the __________ he offered would stand up in the court.
A. evidence B. evident C. evidently D. evidences
( ) 2. The woman as well as her younger sister ________ an English teacher.
A. are B. is C. be D. were
( ) 3. It was a great __________ that a month later a global agreement was reached.
A. landscape B. achievement C. philosophy D. evidence
( ) 4. He thus avoided a pack of journalists __________ to question him.
A. eager B. individual C. generous D. legal
( ) 5. The fees they __________ are unreasonable. They should return the money to us.
A. charge B. battle C. ensure D. announce
( ) 6. His car __________ on the way, and that was why he was late for the meeting.
A. broke away from B. broke down C. broke up D. broke into
( ) 7. Maria has written two novels, both of __________ have been made into television series.
A. where B. that C. which D. whose
( ) 8. You can visit the page and join __________ the celebration.
A. to B. / C. in D. up
( ) 9. When the little girl was asked such a __________ question, she stood there with a ________ look on her face.
A. puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled; puzzling
C. puzzled; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling
( ) 10. Nowadays, AI is already __________ in many fields: finance, health care, machine translation and art, to name but a few.
A. being applied B. applying C. to apply D. apply
第二部分 阅读(40分)
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
The Inca Empire was the most powerful of the day, ruling western South America between 1400 and 1533. And the Inca leaders sometimes needed vacations! That’s why the Inca built Machu Picchu in what’s now Peru. All that’s left today are ruins, but about 500 years ago, it was a bustling royal residence. Peek into the past to discover the secrets of this awesome spot.
ROYAL RELAXATION
The royal family lived mostly in the mountainous capital city, Cusco. But during the winter, they could move down to the warmer Machu Picchu. Emperor Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui likely ordered construction of it around 1450. There, the royals could feast and entertain guests. The other 750 residents served the rulers and maintained the city.
PERFECT FIT
Earthquakes are common in Peru, so Inca builders designed Machu Picchu to resist these shakes. They cut the stones to fit together, and they didn’t use any material, like cement, to bind them. This way, when the ground shook, the stones could bounce (弹跳) around and then settle back into place.
CODED LANGUAGE
The Inca didn’t have a written language and instead used knotted cords called quipu (KEE-poo) to send messages and keep records. Experts think the style of the knot and the colour of the string contained information. Researchers are now using computers to try to untangle these long-lost codes.
( ) 11. Why did the Inca Empire build Machu Picchu
A. For pleasure of more residents.
B. For the recreation of the leaders.
C. For relocating the capital city.
D. For appealing to more vacationers.
( ) 12. What did Inca builders do to resist the shakes
A. They made the stones fit together.
B. They used cement to bind them.
C. They made the stones bounce around.
D. They settled the stones back into place.
( ) 13. How did the Inca share important information
A. By telling others face to face.
B. By writing it down on large stones.
C. By using their own unique language.
D. By colouring some materials picked.
B
Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. Originally carved as toys, they gradually became the symbols of Swedish tradition over time.
That was my first learning about Dala horses from a book on Swedish culture. While I didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning at that time, I was immediately drawn to their charm and uniqueness. When I was younger, I remember how excited I was when my parents took me to a craft workshop. I had seen these colourful horses in many places — on postcards, at the zoo and even in shops. But this time, I was going to create one myself.
The process was so much fun! First, we started with a small wooden block. We used carving tools to carefully shape the wood into a horse. It was a bit tricky at first, and my hands were so shaky, but as I kept carving, the shape of the horse slowly started to appear. Once we were done carving, it was time to paint! I felt like an artist as I painted tiny flowers and swirls (旋涡) on its body. My horse was not perfect, but it felt like a masterpiece to me!
I still remember how proud I felt holding the finished horse. Its patterns, painted in bright red, blue and yellow, looked like the Dala horses I had seen before. My parents told me that the colours and designs meant something special, and I could tell this little wooden horse had a bigger meaning than just being a decoration.
Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions. The Dala horse is more than a piece of art — it’s a symbol of history, culture, and cherished memories.
( ) 14. Which is the true statement about the Dala horse
A. It was originally used as a decoration.
B. It came from the Swedish region of Dalarna.
C. It originated from a famous book in Swedish culture.
D. It is a modern invention inspired by traditional wooden toys.
( ) 15. How did the author feel when he first learned about the Dala horse
A. Indifferent. B. Confused. C. Fascinated. D. Skeptical.
( ) 16. Why did the author like his Dala horse so much
A. His parents spoke highly of his remarkable carving skills.
B. It served as a reminder of his bond with Swedish traditions.
C. It approached an ideal state of perfection in form and detail.
D. It exhibited a remarkable similarity to the ones on postcards.
( ) 17. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Dala Horses: Carved from Happiness
B. Dala Horses: A Swedish Artistic Wonder
C. Discovering the Beauty of Dala Horses’ Patterns
D. The History and Making of Dala Horses in Sweden
C
There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavour can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes in the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavours that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should embrace our heritage through our traditional food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.
( ) 18.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article
A. To show national identity.
B. To help motivate homesickness.
C. To reflect a country’s history.
D. To show a community’s superiority.
( ) 19.What does traditional food mean to immigrants
A. A way to make money and feed their children.
B. A means of cultural confidence and easing homesickness.
C. A strong ambition and drive to travel.
D. A means of comforting others.
( ) 20.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant
A. To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
B. To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
C. To present their own food culture in a new way.
D. To make the dishes popular among customers.
( ) 21.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures
A. Negative. B. Unfair. C. Positive. D. Opposed.
D
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not favour one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally, a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases, we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s adventure and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of misunderstanding from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted (扭曲), especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: A history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider connection between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
( ) 22.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is trust worthy.
( ) 23.What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in Paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific. B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay. D. His record was one-sided.
( ) 24.What does the underlined word “conversation”in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Civilisation. D. Society.
( ) 25.Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World
B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects
D. How Art Works Tell Stories
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
The Manly History of Knitting (编织)
Knitting has seen a massive return lately. 26 Today, it’s mainly thought of as a woman’s pastime (消遣), although more and more men are picking up knitting needles as well. That’s not an odd thing at all — in fact, they’re following in the footsteps of centuries of manly knitters.
It’s been suggested that the earliest roots of knitting were found in the minds and hands of fishermen. The theory, although it’s unproven, says that catching fish one at a time with a single line was difficult and time-consuming. 27 They used the nets to catch fish, and the roots of knitting were born.
The earliest knitted objects we have ever found are some pretty impressive Egyptian socks. The socks have some small, complex patterns on them. The art form had been just about perfected around the 10th century.
28 It was something for the upper class. Knitted items were found in the tombs of Spanish royalty.
In the 1400s came the establishment of guilds (公会) to teach the art of knitting. The guilds only consisted of males, and the process that was required to join them was extremely difficult. Teenage boys who were destined (注定) for the knitters’ guild had six years of training ahead of them before they could even think about becoming an official knitter. 29
The shift in knitting from a male-only occupation to a female-dominated hobby came in the Victorian era. With the invention of knitting machines, it was no longer necessary for tradesmen to go through all the years of training.
30 By 1880, the idea of women knitting scarves, socks, and gloves for a lover was a notion romanticised in poetry.
A. The history of knitting is a little foggy. B. Fishermen tied ropes together to form nets. C. Women began to take up knitting as a hobby. D. European knitting came around by 1275 or so. E. They would be required to create a knitted carpet. F. Social media is full of people sharing their latest creations. G. Men would then need to complete an entrance exam for the guild.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
The number of times I’ve been asked how I became a food and travel writer is too many to count. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure how to 31 . Eating is a necessary part of life, and I appreciate good 32 , whether it’s chicken and rice served from a hawker stall or a perfect dish in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
I’m not a 33 writer of food, since I 34 review restaurants in the traditional sense. Instead, I’m more interested in food’s 35 and what it reveals about cultures. For instance, how did Mexican cacao get to Europe, and how did the Czech kolache find its way to Central Texas Knowing the
36 behind such things is a 37 in history that goes far beyond a pretty dish presented on a plate.
There’s not a more 38 way to get a taste of a place than by taking food-themed tours. Many tours include market visits, which are the best way to experience life as a(n) 39 . Markets are the hearts of communities and reveal not only the way a culture eats, but also how they 40 and interact.
Traditions and culture are deeply 41 food and through cooking lessons. The number of cooking classes that I’ve 42 around the world can’t be counted. Now, I’m no Alain Ducasse in the kitchen, and rarely do I 43 at home. However, including these types of classes into my journey is something that I
44 . And even though the acquired cooking skills don’t translate back to my home kitchen, the cultural
45 still resonates (产生共鸣).
( ) 31. A. write B. recommend C. count D. answer
( ) 32. A. food B. environment C. appearance D. mood
( ) 33. A. talented B. typical C. famous D. creative
( ) 34. A. usually B. currently C. always D. rarely
( ) 35. A. origins B. impacts C. sources D. production
( ) 36. A. path B. reason C. story D. intention
( ) 37. A. research B. mark C. lesson D. change
( ) 38. A. complex B. delicious C. natural D. enormous
( ) 39. A. shopper B. observer C. critic D. local
( ) 40. A. feel B. travel C. communicate D. respond
( ) 41. A. included in B. rooted in C. kept in D. applied in
( ) 42. A. taken B. delivered C. heard D. judged
( ) 43. A. serve B. comment C. work D. cook
( ) 44. A. enjoy B. avoid C. risk D. regret
( ) 45. A. identity B. difference C. understanding D. background
第四部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
“China is at the centre of many developments. 46. . is important for our next generation to understand China’s culture and to also be able to work 47. (use) the Chinese language,” says Joan Deslandes, head teacher of Kingsford Community School in East London.
She 48. (make) the comments at the prize-giving ceremony (典礼) for the winners of the Chinese Proficiency Competition — “Chinese Bridge”. In total, 49. (near) 500 British students took part in the two competitions 50. (hold) earlier this year online.
“But more important is that China has a wonderful history and culture that is unknown 51. many of the young people in the UK. I feel it will be good to their development if they learn the language,” she says.
In 2000, Kingsford became the 52. (one) school in Britain to introduce Chinese language courses into its curriculum.
Present at the event were around 140 students and teachers from 17 schools 53. put on performances on the stage, including Chinese songs, 54. (tradition) dances and musical instruments.
“China is playing 55. important role on the international stage. Our children need to be equipped with all the skills, including language and cultural understanding, to be able to stay connected as they grow up,” says Suzanne Haigh, head teacher at Kensington Wade.
第五部分 写作（40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）
56. I’d like to thank my friend, who has been very ________(慷慨的).
57. There is convincing __________(证据) that skin cancer is linked to exposure to the sun.
58. The famous scientist never returned when he __________(探索) the desert region in 1979.
59. When he woke up, he suddenly found himself _________(包围) by a group of teenagers, who looked at him anxiously.
60. This morning, when I was walking on the street，I saw that two travellers were reading a map, looking ________(困惑的).
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题3分，共15分）
61. The social behaviour of dogs is __________ __________ that of wolves.
狗的社会行为与狼相似。
62. I now __________ __________ my local drama group.
我现在是本地的戏剧小组成员。
63. As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults __________ __________ as children.
她说得对，这种病不仅影响儿童，也会影响成年人。
64. Everyone was _________ _________ her beautiful voice.
所有人都被她美妙的声音吸引。
65. This kid is __________ __________ read and learn.
这个孩子渴望读书和学习。
第三节 书面表达（共20分）
假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Peter想通过了解中国传统的娱乐活动来学习汉语。请你写一封邀请信，邀请Peter一起逛庙会，同时了解中国文化。内容包括：
1．逛庙会的时间、地点；
2．介绍庙会的传统文化形式。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
参考词汇：庙会 temple fair; 泥塑 clay figurines
Dear Peter，
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案与解析
一、单项选择：每小题1分，共10分。
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A B B A A B C C A A
二、阅读：每小题2分，共40分。
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B A C B C B B A B D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
C A D B C F B D G C
三、完形填空：每小题1分，共15分。
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D A B D A C C B D C
41 42 43 44 45
B A D A C
四、语法填空：每小题1.5分，共15分。
46. It 47. using 48. made 49. nearly 50. held
51. to 52. first 53. who/that 54. traditional 55. an
五、写作：40分
第一节 单词拼写（每小题1分，共5分）
56. generous 57. evidence 58. explored 59. surrounded 60. puzzled
第二节 完成句子（每小题3分，共15分）
61. similar to 62. belong to 63. as well
64. attracted by 65. eager to
第三节 书面表达（20分）
【One possible version】
Dear Peter,
In your letter, you mentioned that you wanted to learn Chinese by learning Chinese traditional entertainment activities. I take great pleasure in recommending you to visit the Chinese temple fair. I invite you to go with me to the temple fair in Shanghai next Saturday.
For Chinese, attending a temple fair comes second only to the family reunion dinner when it comes to Chinese New Year observances. On the temple fair, you can get to know paper-cuts and clay figurines. What’s more, folk performances including lion dances, crosstalk and kung fu performances, and so on, may be performed. You can enjoy yourself as well as learn Chinese.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
单元测试卷（Unit 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS）
（满分:120分 建议用时:120分钟）
第一部分 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
( ) 1. He knew clearly that the __________ he offered would stand up in the court.
A. evidence B. evident C. evidently D. evidences
( ) 2. The woman as well as her younger sister ________ an English teacher.
A. are B. is C. be D. were
( ) 3. It was a great __________ that a month later a global agreement was reached.
A. landscape B. achievement C. philosophy D. evidence
( ) 4. He thus avoided a pack of journalists __________ to question him.
A. eager B. individual C. generous D. legal
( ) 5. The fees they __________ are unreasonable. They should return the money to us.
A. charge B. battle C. ensure D. announce
( ) 6. His car __________ on the way, and that was why he was late for the meeting.
A. broke away from B. broke down C. broke up D. broke into
( ) 7. Maria has written two novels, both of __________ have been made into television series.
A. where B. that C. which D. whose
( ) 8. You can visit the page and join __________ the celebration.
A. to B. / C. in D. up
( ) 9. When the little girl was asked such a __________ question, she stood there with a ________ look on her face.
A. puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled; puzzling
C. puzzled; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling
( ) 10. Nowadays, AI is already __________ in many fields: finance, health care, machine translation and art, to name but a few.
A. being applied B. applying C. to apply D. apply
第二部分 阅读(40分)
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
The Inca Empire was the most powerful of the day, ruling western South America between 1400 and 1533. And the Inca leaders sometimes needed vacations! That’s why the Inca built Machu Picchu in what’s now Peru. All that’s left today are ruins, but about 500 years ago, it was a bustling royal residence. Peek into the past to discover the secrets of this awesome spot.
ROYAL RELAXATION
The royal family lived mostly in the mountainous capital city, Cusco. But during the winter, they could move down to the warmer Machu Picchu. Emperor Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui likely ordered construction of it around 1450. There, the royals could feast and entertain guests. The other 750 residents served the rulers and maintained the city.
PERFECT FIT
Earthquakes are common in Peru, so Inca builders designed Machu Picchu to resist these shakes. They cut the stones to fit together, and they didn’t use any material, like cement, to bind them. This way, when the ground shook, the stones could bounce (弹跳) around and then settle back into place.
CODED LANGUAGE
The Inca didn’t have a written language and instead used knotted cords called quipu (KEE-poo) to send messages and keep records. Experts think the style of the knot and the colour of the string contained information. Researchers are now using computers to try to untangle these long-lost codes.
( ) 11. Why did the Inca Empire build Machu Picchu
A. For pleasure of more residents.
B. For the recreation of the leaders.
C. For relocating the capital city.
D. For appealing to more vacationers.
( ) 12. What did Inca builders do to resist the shakes
A. They made the stones fit together.
B. They used cement to bind them.
C. They made the stones bounce around.
D. They settled the stones back into place.
( ) 13. How did the Inca share important information
A. By telling others face to face.
B. By writing it down on large stones.
C. By using their own unique language.
D. By colouring some materials picked.
B
Dala horses, the brightly painted wooden horses, with their complex patterns, come from the Dalarna region and date back to the 1600s. Originally carved as toys, they gradually became the symbols of Swedish tradition over time.
That was my first learning about Dala horses from a book on Swedish culture. While I didn’t fully understand the deeper meaning at that time, I was immediately drawn to their charm and uniqueness. When I was younger, I remember how excited I was when my parents took me to a craft workshop. I had seen these colourful horses in many places — on postcards, at the zoo and even in shops. But this time, I was going to create one myself.
The process was so much fun! First, we started with a small wooden block. We used carving tools to carefully shape the wood into a horse. It was a bit tricky at first, and my hands were so shaky, but as I kept carving, the shape of the horse slowly started to appear. Once we were done carving, it was time to paint! I felt like an artist as I painted tiny flowers and swirls (旋涡) on its body. My horse was not perfect, but it felt like a masterpiece to me!
I still remember how proud I felt holding the finished horse. Its patterns, painted in bright red, blue and yellow, looked like the Dala horses I had seen before. My parents told me that the colours and designs meant something special, and I could tell this little wooden horse had a bigger meaning than just being a decoration.
Years later, I still have that Dala horse in my room. It’s a reminder of that wonderful day and my connection to Swedish traditions. The Dala horse is more than a piece of art — it’s a symbol of history, culture, and cherished memories.
( ) 14. Which is the true statement about the Dala horse
A. It was originally used as a decoration.
B. It came from the Swedish region of Dalarna.
C. It originated from a famous book in Swedish culture.
D. It is a modern invention inspired by traditional wooden toys.
( ) 15. How did the author feel when he first learned about the Dala horse
A. Indifferent. B. Confused. C. Fascinated. D. Skeptical.
( ) 16. Why did the author like his Dala horse so much
A. His parents spoke highly of his remarkable carving skills.
B. It served as a reminder of his bond with Swedish traditions.
C. It approached an ideal state of perfection in form and detail.
D. It exhibited a remarkable similarity to the ones on postcards.
( ) 17. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Dala Horses: Carved from Happiness
B. Dala Horses: A Swedish Artistic Wonder
C. Discovering the Beauty of Dala Horses’ Patterns
D. The History and Making of Dala Horses in Sweden
C
There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.
On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride in their culture and means of coping with homesickness.
Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavour can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes in the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavours that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.
We should embrace our heritage through our traditional food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.
( ) 18.What’s the function of food mentioned in the article
A. To show national identity.
B. To help motivate homesickness.
C. To reflect a country’s history.
D. To show a community’s superiority.
( ) 19.What does traditional food mean to immigrants
A. A way to make money and feed their children.
B. A means of cultural confidence and easing homesickness.
C. A strong ambition and drive to travel.
D. A means of comforting others.
( ) 20.Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant
A. To attach cultural importance to their dishes.
B. To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.
C. To present their own food culture in a new way.
D. To make the dishes popular among customers.
( ) 21.What’s the author’s attitude towards different food cultures
A. Negative. B. Unfair. C. Positive. D. Opposed.
D
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not favour one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally, a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases, we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s adventure and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of misunderstanding from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted (扭曲), especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: A history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider connection between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
( ) 22.What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented.
B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words.
D. Why written language is trust worthy.
( ) 23.What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in Paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific. B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay. D. His record was one-sided.
( ) 24.What does the underlined word “conversation”in Paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Civilisation. D. Society.
( ) 25.Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World
B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects
D. How Art Works Tell Stories
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
The Manly History of Knitting (编织)
Knitting has seen a massive return lately. 26 Today, it’s mainly thought of as a woman’s pastime (消遣), although more and more men are picking up knitting needles as well. That’s not an odd thing at all — in fact, they’re following in the footsteps of centuries of manly knitters.
It’s been suggested that the earliest roots of knitting were found in the minds and hands of fishermen. The theory, although it’s unproven, says that catching fish one at a time with a single line was difficult and time-consuming. 27 They used the nets to catch fish, and the roots of knitting were born.
The earliest knitted objects we have ever found are some pretty impressive Egyptian socks. The socks have some small, complex patterns on them. The art form had been just about perfected around the 10th century.
28 It was something for the upper class. Knitted items were found in the tombs of Spanish royalty.
In the 1400s came the establishment of guilds (公会) to teach the art of knitting. The guilds only consisted of males, and the process that was required to join them was extremely difficult. Teenage boys who were destined (注定) for the knitters’ guild had six years of training ahead of them before they could even think about becoming an official knitter. 29
The shift in knitting from a male-only occupation to a female-dominated hobby came in the Victorian era. With the invention of knitting machines, it was no longer necessary for tradesmen to go through all the years of training.
30 By 1880, the idea of women knitting scarves, socks, and gloves for a lover was a notion romanticised in poetry.
A. The history of knitting is a little foggy. B. Fishermen tied ropes together to form nets. C. Women began to take up knitting as a hobby. D. European knitting came around by 1275 or so. E. They would be required to create a knitted carpet. F. Social media is full of people sharing their latest creations. G. Men would then need to complete an entrance exam for the guild.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
The number of times I’ve been asked how I became a food and travel writer is too many to count. Frankly, I’m not exactly sure how to 31 . Eating is a necessary part of life, and I appreciate good 32 , whether it’s chicken and rice served from a hawker stall or a perfect dish in a Michelin-starred restaurant.
I’m not a 33 writer of food, since I 34 review restaurants in the traditional sense. Instead, I’m more interested in food’s 35 and what it reveals about cultures. For instance, how did Mexican cacao get to Europe, and how did the Czech kolache find its way to Central Texas Knowing the
36 behind such things is a 37 in history that goes far beyond a pretty dish presented on a plate.
There’s not a more 38 way to get a taste of a place than by taking food-themed tours. Many tours include market visits, which are the best way to experience life as a(n) 39 . Markets are the hearts of communities and reveal not only the way a culture eats, but also how they 40 and interact.
Traditions and culture are deeply 41 food and through cooking lessons. The number of cooking classes that I’ve 42 around the world can’t be counted. Now, I’m no Alain Ducasse in the kitchen, and rarely do I 43 at home. However, including these types of classes into my journey is something that I
44 . And even though the acquired cooking skills don’t translate back to my home kitchen, the cultural
45 still resonates (产生共鸣).
( ) 31. A. write B. recommend C. count D. answer
( ) 32. A. food B. environment C. appearance D. mood
( ) 33. A. talented B. typical C. famous D. creative
( ) 34. A. usually B. currently C. always D. rarely
( ) 35. A. origins B. impacts C. sources D. production
( ) 36. A. path B. reason C. story D. intention
( ) 37. A. research B. mark C. lesson D. change
( ) 38. A. complex B. delicious C. natural D. enormous
( ) 39. A. shopper B. observer C. critic D. local
( ) 40. A. feel B. travel C. communicate D. respond
( ) 41. A. included in B. rooted in C. kept in D. applied in
( ) 42. A. taken B. delivered C. heard D. judged
( ) 43. A. serve B. comment C. work D. cook
( ) 44. A. enjoy B. avoid C. risk D. regret
( ) 45. A. identity B. difference C. understanding D. background
第四部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）
“China is at the centre of many developments. 46. . is important for our next generation to understand China’s culture and to also be able to work 47. (use) the Chinese language,” says Joan Deslandes, head teacher of Kingsford Community School in East London.
She 48. (make) the comments at the prize-giving ceremony (典礼) for the winners of the Chinese Proficiency Competition — “Chinese Bridge”. In total, 49. (near) 500 British students took part in the two competitions 50. (hold) earlier this year online.
“But more important is that China has a wonderful history and culture that is unknown 51. many of the young people in the UK. I feel it will be good to their development if they learn the language,” she says.
In 2000, Kingsford became the 52. (one) school in Britain to introduce Chinese language courses into its curriculum.
Present at the event were around 140 students and teachers from 17 schools 53. put on performances on the stage, including Chinese songs, 54. (tradition) dances and musical instruments.
“China is playing 55. important role on the international stage. Our children need to be equipped with all the skills, including language and cultural understanding, to be able to stay connected as they grow up,” says Suzanne Haigh, head teacher at Kensington Wade.
第五部分 写作（40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）
56. I’d like to thank my friend, who has been very ________(慷慨的).
57. There is convincing __________(证据) that skin cancer is linked to exposure to the sun.
58. The famous scientist never returned when he __________(探索) the desert region in 1979.
59. When he woke up, he suddenly found himself _________(包围) by a group of teenagers, who looked at him anxiously.
60. This morning, when I was walking on the street，I saw that two travellers were reading a map, looking ________(困惑的).
第二节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题3分，共15分）
61. The social behaviour of dogs is __________ __________ that of wolves.
狗的社会行为与狼相似。
62. I now __________ __________ my local drama group.
我现在是本地的戏剧小组成员。
63. As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults __________ __________ as children.
她说得对，这种病不仅影响儿童，也会影响成年人。
64. Everyone was _________ _________ her beautiful voice.
所有人都被她美妙的声音吸引。
65. This kid is __________ __________ read and learn.
这个孩子渴望读书和学习。
第三节 书面表达（共20分）
假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Peter想通过了解中国传统的娱乐活动来学习汉语。请你写一封邀请信，邀请Peter一起逛庙会，同时了解中国文化。内容包括：
1．逛庙会的时间、地点；
2．介绍庙会的传统文化形式。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
参考词汇：庙会 temple fair; 泥塑 clay figurines
Dear Peter，
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案与解析
一、单项选择：每小题1分，共10分。
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A B B A A B C C A A
二、阅读：每小题2分，共40分。
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B A C B C B B A B D
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
C A D B C F B D G C
三、完形填空：每小题1分，共15分。
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D A B D A C C B D C
41 42 43 44 45
B A D A C
四、语法填空：每小题1.5分，共15分。
46. It 47. using 48. made 49. nearly 50. held
51. to 52. first 53. who/that 54. traditional 55. an
五、写作：40分
第一节 单词拼写（每小题1分，共5分）
56. generous 57. evidence 58. explored 59. surrounded 60. puzzled
第二节 完成句子（每小题3分，共15分）
61. similar to 62. belong to 63. as well
64. attracted by 65. eager to
第三节 书面表达（20分）
【One possible version】
Dear Peter,
In your letter, you mentioned that you wanted to learn Chinese by learning Chinese traditional entertainment activities. I take great pleasure in recommending you to visit the Chinese temple fair. I invite you to go with me to the temple fair in Shanghai next Saturday.
For Chinese, attending a temple fair comes second only to the family reunion dinner when it comes to Chinese New Year observances. On the temple fair, you can get to know paper-cuts and clay figurines. What’s more, folk performances including lion dances, crosstalk and kung fu performances, and so on, may be performed. You can enjoy yourself as well as learn Chinese.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua