高中英语人教版（2019）必修二Unit4 History and traditions单元水平测试word版有答案（无听力音频有文字材料）
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UNIT 4单元过关检测卷
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
选择题部分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How much will the woman pay?
A．$8. B．$10.
C．$12.
2．What do the speakers see in the sky?
A．A bird. B．A plane.
C．A kite.
3．What is most probably the man's job?
A．A taxi driver. B．A policeman.
C．A restaurant waiter.
4．When will the earlier train leave?
A．In a quarter. B．In thirty minutes.
C．In an hour.
5．What does the man think of the novel?
A．Boring. B．Just so－so.
C．Moving.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the woman come to Boston?
A．To attend a meeting.
B．To have a business trip.
C．To take a holiday.
7．What do we know about the woman?
A．She has spent all her money.
B．She has been to Boston before.
C．She will stay in Atlanta for three months.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What's the name of Paul's new book?
A．Travel to Mars.
B．Martian Culture.
C．The Adventures of the Martians.
9．How many people traveled to Mars?
A．4. B．5. C．6.
10．What happened to the people once they landed on Mars?
A．They brought more knowledge to the Martians.
B．They were welcomed warmly.
C．They were caught by the Martians.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the first apartment?
A．It has a study and a store room.
B．The rent of it is 2,000 yuan a month.
C．It is very far from the man's workplace.
12．Where does the second apartment lie?
A．On Tongchuan Road.
B．Near Yunnan Road.
C．Beside Meichuan park.
13．What does the woman think of the owner of the second apartment?
A．Friendly. B．Mean.
C．Easy－going.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What's wrong with the woman's mother?
A．She feels homesick.
B．She has been sick.
C．She has a poor memory.
15．Where does the woman live now?
A．In America. B．In India.
C．In Britain.
16．How often does the woman's mother visit her family and old friends in India?
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year.
C．Every other year.
17．Who are planning to go to India with the woman's mother next year?
A．Asha and her father.
B．Asha and her brothers.
C．Asha and her sisters.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．When was the sports meeting held?
A．Last Wednesday. B．Last Thursday.
C．Last Friday.
19．Which event did the speaker take part in?
A．The high jump.
B．The long jump.
C．The 100－meter race.
20．Who was the best basketball player in the school?
A．Frank. B．Steve.
C．David.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)
第一节(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
Our new house in Venice is by the side of the little San Cassian canal and a small square of the same name. We have a door which leads onto the street and two entrances from the water. One runs under a rounded arch (拱门) into the ground floor of the house, which, as is customary in the city, is used instead of a cellar for storing things. The second is used for our business activities and it is located in another building which has three floors.
The house is almost 200 years old. It has beautiful arched windows and green－painted shutters to keep out the cruel summer heat. When I lie in bed at night, I can hear the songs of the passing gondoliers and the conversations in the square nearby. I understand why Uncle Leo runs his business here. The prices are not too high. The location of the house is near the city centre and easy to find. Besides, the printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice, even if some of the old publishers from the area are no longer there.
Venice is like a large copy of our old library at home in Spain, full of dark corners and unexpected surprises, some very close to me. Last night, while searching in the corners of the house, I found a single copy of Aristotle's Poetics, published in the city in 1502. I raced to Uncle Leo with my discovery and a smile almost appeared on his face. “A find, boy! This'll fetch good money when I sell it down in the market.”
“May I read a little first, sir？” I asked, feeling worried. Leo has a frightening manner at times.
“Books are for selling, not reading，” he replied immediately. But at least I had it for the night, since the dealers were by that time closed.
21．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A．A cellar. B．An arch.
C．A floor. D．An entrance.
22．What do we know about the author's house in Venice?
A．It has a long history.
B．It's in a very bad location.
C．It has an underground storeroom.
D．It can be very hot in the summer.
23．What does the discovery of the book show about Uncle Leo?
A．He has problems with money.
B．He has a good sense of humour.
C．His main interest is making money.
D．His manner of dealing with people is frightening.
B
Kangaroo Island is more famous for what it hasn't got than what it has. Unlike mainland Australia, rabbits and foxes were never introduced, so the local wildlife has less competition for survival. Another thing the island doesn't have is something a Scottish friend once called, “The Way of the Island”. There is no sense of being on the island; in many places, you can climb to a high point and see nothing but bushes in any direction.
That catches many visitors out when they arrive with the idea of walking or cycling around the island. It's really too big for that. There is little in the way of public transport, and the most practical ways to get around are to sign up for an organised tour or hire a car.
The island's main road, the Playford Highway, heads westward from Nepean Bay until it meets the West End Highway in the middle of nowhere. The West End Highway heads south；the Playford Highway continues westward as a dirt road to Cape Borda, where there is a lighthouse, a few former light keepers' cottages, a National Park Visitor Centre and nothing else. Much of the island is farmland；lamb and beef from Kangaroo Island are especially prized. Fruit is also a major export, but the grapes in the vineyards (葡萄园) are turned into very acceptable wine first.
19 National Parks and Conservation Areas cover over 30% of the island's area, and the biggest of them lies to the southwest of the island, where the Finders Chase National Park covers 32, 600 hectares of bush land. Entry is by permit only, which we bought at the park entrance at Rocky River. There, we wondered if the park authorities had the wildlife trained, because we saw a family of kangaroos right in the car park by the park office, but they only appeared after we paid the entrance fee!
24．Why is the wildlife on Kangaroo Island more likely to survive?
A．Because there are no rabbits or foxes on the island.
B．Because rabbits and foxes are less competitive species.
C．Because nobody lives on the island.
D．Because the island is famous for its bushes.
25．What can you find at Cape Borda?
A．The Playford Highway.
B．The West End Highway.
C．A few vineyards.
D．Some former light keepers' cottages.
26．The author and his family saw a family of kangaroos at the Flinders Chase National Park after they ________.
A．talked to the park authorities
B．paid the entrance fee
C．went into the park office
D．arrived at Rocky River
C
It all started a few years ago in the quiet village of Mollington after a number of burglaries. Those living in the village came up with the idea that they themselves could keep an eye on their neighbours' property while they were away on holiday. Since then, with the help of the government and police, more than 50,000 “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes have been set up in the UK.
The object of each “Watch” group is to prevent things like this from happening again in any street or area. Each villager who is a member of the scheme agrees to do their best to stop anyone stealing something in the village. Everything is done calmly and carefully—it is the police who check out each report and find out what is happening. Villagers who are part of the group are not supposed to act as police or put themselves in any danger.
When a new “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people notice is the large, brightly coloured “Neighbourhood Watch” board. This is a real warning to most burglars, because very few of them will take a chance of breaking into someone's house if they know that there is a high risk of being seen by neighbours keeping a lookout. Burglars also know that people who are part of the “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their doors and windows.
Since the “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme was set up, there are fewer burglaries and there is a new community spirit. It is bringing people together as never before, and encouraging people to care for each other. New friendships are also being made.
27．The “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme in Mollington was started ________.
A．as the first of its kind in the UK
B．after 50,000 burglaries in the area
C．because the police were short of hands
D．because it was a popular holiday centre
28．The job for members of a “Watch” group is to ________.
A．do their best to catch burglars
B．ask strangers to leave at once
C．help those who are in trouble
D．report a burglary to the police
29．What does the author think of the scheme?
A．He doubts it.
B．It is worrying.
C．It is successful.
D．He is uncertain about it.
30．What's the purpose of the text?
A．To advise. B．To discuss.
C．To educate. D．To introduce.
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。
House－Sitting
In many countries of the world people do what is called house－sitting. It means that if owners of the house are going away, they want someone to come into their house and look after the house and maybe pets while they are away.
In Australia, many people travel. After people retire, they might buy a van and travel all over the country. __31__
So if someone wants to travel or go away for some reason, they might want someone in their house to care for it and keep the gardens tidy. House－sitters might have to care for pets. Also, quite a few people have swimming pools in their back yard and they need cleaning. __32__ I feel it is a great way of seeing the country, because you go and stay in a new city, get to meet new people, and have time to go sightseeing in a new area.
__33__ There are websites where you find the advertisements by people who want to travel, and by replying to the advertisements, you can make arrangements to go and look after their houses.There are some requirements to be a house－sitter. Yon must be a trusted person, so that the house owner knows you will not steal anything. You must be able to go when the house owner wants you to go, so you need lots of free time. __34__ You need to be good with pets, able to care for cats and dogs, or other pets they may have.
Some house－sitting jobs are just for a few days or a couple of weeks while the house owner have a short holiday. Sometimes it is for much longer. We have had a house－sitting job for six months, while the house owner travelled to Europe.
__35__ Then you can travel to many different countries and stay there. One of the important things to get are references from the house owners for whom you have done house－sitting. A reference is a written letter to say that you are trustworthy and have looked after their house well. You can show these letters to prospective house owners and they know you will do a good job.
A．I have done house－sitting many times.
B．Thousands of people do this all the time.
C．It is also possible to do house－sitting in other countries.
D．Generally you have many opportunities to get a house－sitting job.
E．You must take a little care over what your description says about you.
F．This is an international house－sitting service for all city and country areas.
G．You must have a good car, so you can travel to different parts of the country.
第三部分 语言运用(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)
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。
Helen was loved as a friendly lady by all who knew her. She had belonged to the same church for almost all her adult life and was highly __36__. Poor Helen was well into her 90s. Since her husband passed away, she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However, life is __37__. One night driving home from the store, Jennifer was hit dead by a drunk driver. Once again, Helen was alone.
The __38__ of losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone were __39__ she could bear. She changed—she fell into __40__ and hopelessness. Naturally, people around her saw the change. But nobody seemed to know how to __41__ her. Months passed. It was December, and the holiday season was __42__ to be harder than Helen imagined it would be. She felt like she was__43__， slowly inside. She wondered if she would see Christmas this year. __44__， the second Sunday of December, the Sunday school teacher came to her with a special request. Would she be __45__ enough to help decorate the tree that was in the middle of the children's classroom? Each child had made a special decoration to __46__ on the tree, and they needed assistance. Helen attempted to __47__ refuse, but the teacher said that the children had requested she be the__48__ that year. It was important to them for some reason, the teacher whispered.
The night of the special event, Helen was present and wore the best smile. The__49__ of the young children was bitter－sweet, which held memories of her dear Jennifer. For the first time in months, though, you could see her eyes__50__ through tears. She was happy that the children had__51__ her. Most decorations had been placed on the tree__52__ a group of nine children came and sat in front of her. Each of them either had no grandmother any longer, __53__ had never even known theirs. This was a very special celebration and union. In the middle lay a gift—wrapped box __54__ for her with a card reading “Our grandma, with love.”
Christmas this year wasn't unkind to Helen. No, it was a new__55__， a brand new start and nine new reasons to her ...
36．A.valued B．rewarded
C．approved D．respected
37．A.funny B．challenging
C．boring D．diverse
38．A.weakness B．coldness
C．sadness D．tiredness
39．A.other than B．more than
C．rather than D．less than
40．A.nervousness B．anxiety
C．depression D．separation
41．A.acknowledge B．distinguish
C．appreciate D．comfort
42．A.desired B．pictured
C．aiming D．proving
43．A.crying B．dying
C．moving D．struggling
44．A.Gradually B．Recently
C．Then D．Meanwhile
45．A.kind B．optimistic
C．patient D．enthusiastic
46．A.base B．place
C．hide D．set
47．A.politely B．personally
C．seriously D．unwillingly
48．A.volunteer B．visitor
C．teacher D．assistant
49．A.view B．thought
C．sight D．scenery
50．A.staring B．shining
C．looking D．lighting
51．A.helped B．treated
C．invited D．amused
52．A.while B．when
C．as D．after
53．A.or B．nor
C．and D．but
54．A.intended B．written
C．sent D．left
55．A.ending B．process
C．goal D．beginning
非选择题部分
第二节(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。
Zhuhai, a modern city __56__ (locate) in the Pearl River Delta, is a Special Economic Zone, in Guangdong Province, China. The name means Pearl Sea. Zhuhai is __57__ the Pearl River flows into the South Sea.
Zhuhai is known for __58__ (it) beautiful long coastline, waving palm trees, open space, small population and many islands. Zhuhai's nicknames are “the city for lovers” and “the city of a hundred islands”. Zhuhai serves as the gateway to Macau, and __59__ tourist destination for __60__ (visit) from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The Zhuhai area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Until the 1970s, Zhuhai was a group of fishing villages with a population of around 100,000. Since 1980, when it was designated (定为) a Special Economic Zone by the central government, Zhuhai has developed into a fast－growing modern city with nearby areas __61__ (include). __62__， it is still not as large and developed as neighboring cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Zhuhai's northern districts of Jinding and Tangjia, as well as the western district of Doumen, are less developed factory－driven areas __63__ own a deeper working－man, salt－of－the－earth quality.
Zhuhai is one of China's cleanest and __64__ (pretty) cities, and has received numerous praises for its __65__ (excellence) ecological development efforts.
56．________ 57.________ 58.________ 59.________
60．________ 61.________ 62.________ 63.________
64．________ 65.________
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是李华，请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍我们伟大的首都——北京。要点如下：
1．基本概况：人口约2,000万，面积16,000多平方千米，位于华北平原北部；
2．气候：四季分明，夏季炎热多雨，冬季寒冷干燥；
3．历史与文化：有3,000多年的历史，是我国的政治、文化中心，有很多著名大学，如清华大学、北京大学等；
4．交通与旅游：交通便利，有天安门广场、紫禁城、长城等众多旅游景点。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 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。
It was graduation day at Etihad Training Academy, where the national airline of the United Arab Emirates holds a seven－week training course for new flight attendants (空乘人员).
Despite her obvious pride, Ms Fathi, a 22－year－old from Egypt,_was amazed to find herself here. “I never in my life thought I'd work abroad，” said Ms Fathi, who was a university student in Cairo (开罗) when she began noticing newspaper advertisements employing young Egyptians to work at airlines based in the Persian Gulf (波斯湾).
Twenty years ago, unmarried Arab women like Ms Fathi, working outside their home_countries,_were rare. But just as young men from poor Arab nations poured into the oil－rich Persian Gulf states for jobs, more young_women were doing so.
Flight attendants have become the public face of the new mobility for some young Arab women, just as they were the faces of new freedoms for women in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. They have become a subject of social anxiety and fascination in much the same way.
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：
For many families, allowing a daughter to work may call her virtue into question.
Paragraph 2：
Many of the young Arab women working in the Persian Gulf take delight in their status as pioneers, role models for their friends and younger female relatives.
参考答案
【听力材料】
Text 1
M：The notebooks are three dollars each, but you can have two for five dollars.
W：Then I'll take four of them.
Text 2
M：Can't you see that kite high up in the sky?
W：Where? You have good eyesight.
M：Come close to the window. Can you see it now?
W：Oh. Yes.
Text 3
W：Can you take me to the Fairyland Restaurant quickly? I'm already five minutes late.
M：I'll try. But the traffic is so heavy. It will take at least another 15 minutes.
Text 4
M：Excuse me, when does the next train for Princeton leave? In fifteen minutes?
W：Let's see. There's one that will leave in half an hour, and another one in an hour. Both will leave from Gate 5.
M：I'd like two tickets for the earlier train.
W：OK.
Text 5
M：Many people say it's a good novel. But I think it's boring!
W：I don't think I share your view there. The writer is writing about history, society, human nature and so on. It tells a story of real life.
M：Maybe you're right.
Text 6
M：Welcome to Boston. May I see your passport? Oh, I see, you've been here before.
W：I've been here a couple of times.
M：What's the purpose of your visit?
W：Um, it's a holiday.
M：Where are you going?
W：I'm going from here to Atlanta, then, across to California, the Midwest and then back to Boston.
M：Where are you going to stay?
W：Well, mainly with friends.
M：And how long are you going to be here?
W：About three months or until I have spent all the money.
M：What's the date of your return?
W：I've got an open ticket.
M：Thank you. Have a nice day!
Text 7
W：I hear that Paul has written a new novel.
M：Yes, it's called Martian Culture.
W：Sounds interesting. What's it about?
M：It deals with a five－man, one－woman team on a three－year travel to Mars.
W：Was their travel successful?
M：Well, to some degree it is. They experienced a lot of adventures once they landed.
W：Do they meet any real Martians?
M：Yes, they are even caught by them.
W：What do the Martians look like? Are they little green men?
M：You'll have to read the book to find out.
Text 8
W：Good morning. Can I help you?
M：Yes, I want to rent an apartment.
W：How much do you want to pay?
M：About two thousand yuan a month.
W：Well, I've got one here on Yunnan Road. It's exactly two thousand yuan a month.
M：Yunnan Road ... that's fine. How big is it?
W：It has a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
M：I'm afraid it is not big enough. Besides, Yunnan Road is in the noisy downtown district, a little far from my workplace. I'd like something a bit bigger if possible. Do you have anything near Tongchuan Road?
W：Yes, I think so. Here is a good one in a quiet area. It's beside Meichuan Park. It has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. But the rent is a bit higher. It's three thousand yuan each month.
M：Well, it sounds like what I'm looking for.
W：That's great.
M：But can the rent be lowered a little?
W：I'm afraid not. The owner is kind of mean.
Text 9
M：Hi, Asha. Is your mother feeling any better?
W：No, I'm afraid not. She's very homesick. She misses her family and friends back in India.
M：Do you think she will ever move back to India?
W：I'm not sure. It's very difficult for her, because my father and my sisters all live here in Florida, so she doesn't want to leave us.
M：Does she ever go to visit her family in India?
W：She goes back once a year to visit her family and old friends. But when she's in India, she misses her family in the United States.
M：It must be very hard for her to always be torn between two places.
W：Yes, it is. And she's always telling us not to forget our Indian culture. So, next year, my sisters and I are planning on traveling to India with her for a few months, so that we can all experience the culture together.
M：I think that's a wonderful idea. She'll be so happy!
Text 10
I'm glad to tell you something exciting. We had a sports meeting in our school last Thursday！ At about 8：30 am， all the students arrived at the playground. I took part in the first event—the 100－meter race. Steve got first place. My classmates David took part in the long jump and Lisa took part in the high jump.
The tug－of－war between Class Three and Class Four was the most interesting event in the morning. It began at 11 am. And Class Four won it.
The events in the afternoon were the 400－meter race， bicycle race， basketball game and tennis game. My classmates Maria took part in the 400－meter race. But she fell down and lost the race. Frank was the best basketball player in our school. He helped his team win the basketball game.The sports meeting ended at 5 pm. All of the students were excited. We all look forward to the next sports meeting in our school.
【听力】
1-5BCABA 6-10CBBCC 11-15BCBAA 16-20ACBCA
【阅读理解】
21-23DAC 24-25ADB 27-30ADCD
【七选五】
31-35BADGC
【完形填空】
36-40DACBC 41-45DDBCA 46-50BADCB 51-55CBAAD
【语法填空】
56．located
57．where
58．its
59．a
60．visitors
61．included
62．However
63．which/that
64．prettiest
65．excellent
【写作】
【应用文】
[精彩范文]
Beijing, the capital of China, has a population of about 20 million and covers an area of more than 16,000 square kilometers. Located in the north of the North China Plain, Beijing has four distinct seasons. It is hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter.
Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years. As the political and cultural center of China，Beijing successfully hosted the 2008 Olympic Games and drew the attention of the world. There are many universities in Beijing, of which Peking University and Tsinghua University are the most famous.
Beijing is also a great place to enjoy your holiday and it's convenient to travel there. There are many places of interest, such as Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Bird's Nest. Now, Beijing is playing a more and more important role in the world.
【读后续写】
写前导读：本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了埃及女性通过工作不断解放、变独立的过程。
[精彩范文]
Paragraph 1：
For many families, allowing a daughter to work may call her virtue into question. Yet this culture is changing, said Ms Fathi. “We're noticing more and more single women going to the gulf these days，” she said. “It's still not exactly common, but over the last four or five years it has become quite an observable phenomenon.”
Paragraph 2：
Many of the young Arab women working in the Persian Gulf take delight in their status as pioneers, role models for their friends and younger female relatives. Young_women brought up in a culture that highly values community, have learned to see themselves as individuals. The experience of living independently and working hard for high salaries has forever changed their beliefs about themselves, though it can also lead to a painful sense of separation from their home_countries and their families.
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考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
选择题部分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How much will the woman pay?
A．$8. B．$10.
C．$12.
2．What do the speakers see in the sky?
A．A bird. B．A plane.
C．A kite.
3．What is most probably the man's job?
A．A taxi driver. B．A policeman.
C．A restaurant waiter.
4．When will the earlier train leave?
A．In a quarter. B．In thirty minutes.
C．In an hour.
5．What does the man think of the novel?
A．Boring. B．Just so－so.
C．Moving.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the woman come to Boston?
A．To attend a meeting.
B．To have a business trip.
C．To take a holiday.
7．What do we know about the woman?
A．She has spent all her money.
B．She has been to Boston before.
C．She will stay in Atlanta for three months.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What's the name of Paul's new book?
A．Travel to Mars.
B．Martian Culture.
C．The Adventures of the Martians.
9．How many people traveled to Mars?
A．4. B．5. C．6.
10．What happened to the people once they landed on Mars?
A．They brought more knowledge to the Martians.
B．They were welcomed warmly.
C．They were caught by the Martians.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What do we know about the first apartment?
A．It has a study and a store room.
B．The rent of it is 2,000 yuan a month.
C．It is very far from the man's workplace.
12．Where does the second apartment lie?
A．On Tongchuan Road.
B．Near Yunnan Road.
C．Beside Meichuan park.
13．What does the woman think of the owner of the second apartment?
A．Friendly. B．Mean.
C．Easy－going.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What's wrong with the woman's mother?
A．She feels homesick.
B．She has been sick.
C．She has a poor memory.
15．Where does the woman live now?
A．In America. B．In India.
C．In Britain.
16．How often does the woman's mother visit her family and old friends in India?
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year.
C．Every other year.
17．Who are planning to go to India with the woman's mother next year?
A．Asha and her father.
B．Asha and her brothers.
C．Asha and her sisters.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．When was the sports meeting held?
A．Last Wednesday. B．Last Thursday.
C．Last Friday.
19．Which event did the speaker take part in?
A．The high jump.
B．The long jump.
C．The 100－meter race.
20．Who was the best basketball player in the school?
A．Frank. B．Steve.
C．David.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)
第一节(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
Our new house in Venice is by the side of the little San Cassian canal and a small square of the same name. We have a door which leads onto the street and two entrances from the water. One runs under a rounded arch (拱门) into the ground floor of the house, which, as is customary in the city, is used instead of a cellar for storing things. The second is used for our business activities and it is located in another building which has three floors.
The house is almost 200 years old. It has beautiful arched windows and green－painted shutters to keep out the cruel summer heat. When I lie in bed at night, I can hear the songs of the passing gondoliers and the conversations in the square nearby. I understand why Uncle Leo runs his business here. The prices are not too high. The location of the house is near the city centre and easy to find. Besides, the printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice, even if some of the old publishers from the area are no longer there.
Venice is like a large copy of our old library at home in Spain, full of dark corners and unexpected surprises, some very close to me. Last night, while searching in the corners of the house, I found a single copy of Aristotle's Poetics, published in the city in 1502. I raced to Uncle Leo with my discovery and a smile almost appeared on his face. “A find, boy! This'll fetch good money when I sell it down in the market.”
“May I read a little first, sir？” I asked, feeling worried. Leo has a frightening manner at times.
“Books are for selling, not reading，” he replied immediately. But at least I had it for the night, since the dealers were by that time closed.
21．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A．A cellar. B．An arch.
C．A floor. D．An entrance.
22．What do we know about the author's house in Venice?
A．It has a long history.
B．It's in a very bad location.
C．It has an underground storeroom.
D．It can be very hot in the summer.
23．What does the discovery of the book show about Uncle Leo?
A．He has problems with money.
B．He has a good sense of humour.
C．His main interest is making money.
D．His manner of dealing with people is frightening.
B
Kangaroo Island is more famous for what it hasn't got than what it has. Unlike mainland Australia, rabbits and foxes were never introduced, so the local wildlife has less competition for survival. Another thing the island doesn't have is something a Scottish friend once called, “The Way of the Island”. There is no sense of being on the island; in many places, you can climb to a high point and see nothing but bushes in any direction.
That catches many visitors out when they arrive with the idea of walking or cycling around the island. It's really too big for that. There is little in the way of public transport, and the most practical ways to get around are to sign up for an organised tour or hire a car.
The island's main road, the Playford Highway, heads westward from Nepean Bay until it meets the West End Highway in the middle of nowhere. The West End Highway heads south；the Playford Highway continues westward as a dirt road to Cape Borda, where there is a lighthouse, a few former light keepers' cottages, a National Park Visitor Centre and nothing else. Much of the island is farmland；lamb and beef from Kangaroo Island are especially prized. Fruit is also a major export, but the grapes in the vineyards (葡萄园) are turned into very acceptable wine first.
19 National Parks and Conservation Areas cover over 30% of the island's area, and the biggest of them lies to the southwest of the island, where the Finders Chase National Park covers 32, 600 hectares of bush land. Entry is by permit only, which we bought at the park entrance at Rocky River. There, we wondered if the park authorities had the wildlife trained, because we saw a family of kangaroos right in the car park by the park office, but they only appeared after we paid the entrance fee!
24．Why is the wildlife on Kangaroo Island more likely to survive?
A．Because there are no rabbits or foxes on the island.
B．Because rabbits and foxes are less competitive species.
C．Because nobody lives on the island.
D．Because the island is famous for its bushes.
25．What can you find at Cape Borda?
A．The Playford Highway.
B．The West End Highway.
C．A few vineyards.
D．Some former light keepers' cottages.
26．The author and his family saw a family of kangaroos at the Flinders Chase National Park after they ________.
A．talked to the park authorities
B．paid the entrance fee
C．went into the park office
D．arrived at Rocky River
C
It all started a few years ago in the quiet village of Mollington after a number of burglaries. Those living in the village came up with the idea that they themselves could keep an eye on their neighbours' property while they were away on holiday. Since then, with the help of the government and police, more than 50,000 “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes have been set up in the UK.
The object of each “Watch” group is to prevent things like this from happening again in any street or area. Each villager who is a member of the scheme agrees to do their best to stop anyone stealing something in the village. Everything is done calmly and carefully—it is the police who check out each report and find out what is happening. Villagers who are part of the group are not supposed to act as police or put themselves in any danger.
When a new “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme is set up in an area, the first thing people notice is the large, brightly coloured “Neighbourhood Watch” board. This is a real warning to most burglars, because very few of them will take a chance of breaking into someone's house if they know that there is a high risk of being seen by neighbours keeping a lookout. Burglars also know that people who are part of the “Neighbourhood Watch” schemes are more likely to have fitted good locks to their doors and windows.
Since the “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme was set up, there are fewer burglaries and there is a new community spirit. It is bringing people together as never before, and encouraging people to care for each other. New friendships are also being made.
27．The “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme in Mollington was started ________.
A．as the first of its kind in the UK
B．after 50,000 burglaries in the area
C．because the police were short of hands
D．because it was a popular holiday centre
28．The job for members of a “Watch” group is to ________.
A．do their best to catch burglars
B．ask strangers to leave at once
C．help those who are in trouble
D．report a burglary to the police
29．What does the author think of the scheme?
A．He doubts it.
B．It is worrying.
C．It is successful.
D．He is uncertain about it.
30．What's the purpose of the text?
A．To advise. B．To discuss.
C．To educate. D．To introduce.
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。
House－Sitting
In many countries of the world people do what is called house－sitting. It means that if owners of the house are going away, they want someone to come into their house and look after the house and maybe pets while they are away.
In Australia, many people travel. After people retire, they might buy a van and travel all over the country. __31__
So if someone wants to travel or go away for some reason, they might want someone in their house to care for it and keep the gardens tidy. House－sitters might have to care for pets. Also, quite a few people have swimming pools in their back yard and they need cleaning. __32__ I feel it is a great way of seeing the country, because you go and stay in a new city, get to meet new people, and have time to go sightseeing in a new area.
__33__ There are websites where you find the advertisements by people who want to travel, and by replying to the advertisements, you can make arrangements to go and look after their houses.There are some requirements to be a house－sitter. Yon must be a trusted person, so that the house owner knows you will not steal anything. You must be able to go when the house owner wants you to go, so you need lots of free time. __34__ You need to be good with pets, able to care for cats and dogs, or other pets they may have.
Some house－sitting jobs are just for a few days or a couple of weeks while the house owner have a short holiday. Sometimes it is for much longer. We have had a house－sitting job for six months, while the house owner travelled to Europe.
__35__ Then you can travel to many different countries and stay there. One of the important things to get are references from the house owners for whom you have done house－sitting. A reference is a written letter to say that you are trustworthy and have looked after their house well. You can show these letters to prospective house owners and they know you will do a good job.
A．I have done house－sitting many times.
B．Thousands of people do this all the time.
C．It is also possible to do house－sitting in other countries.
D．Generally you have many opportunities to get a house－sitting job.
E．You must take a little care over what your description says about you.
F．This is an international house－sitting service for all city and country areas.
G．You must have a good car, so you can travel to different parts of the country.
第三部分 语言运用(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)
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。
Helen was loved as a friendly lady by all who knew her. She had belonged to the same church for almost all her adult life and was highly __36__. Poor Helen was well into her 90s. Since her husband passed away, she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However, life is __37__. One night driving home from the store, Jennifer was hit dead by a drunk driver. Once again, Helen was alone.
The __38__ of losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone were __39__ she could bear. She changed—she fell into __40__ and hopelessness. Naturally, people around her saw the change. But nobody seemed to know how to __41__ her. Months passed. It was December, and the holiday season was __42__ to be harder than Helen imagined it would be. She felt like she was__43__， slowly inside. She wondered if she would see Christmas this year. __44__， the second Sunday of December, the Sunday school teacher came to her with a special request. Would she be __45__ enough to help decorate the tree that was in the middle of the children's classroom? Each child had made a special decoration to __46__ on the tree, and they needed assistance. Helen attempted to __47__ refuse, but the teacher said that the children had requested she be the__48__ that year. It was important to them for some reason, the teacher whispered.
The night of the special event, Helen was present and wore the best smile. The__49__ of the young children was bitter－sweet, which held memories of her dear Jennifer. For the first time in months, though, you could see her eyes__50__ through tears. She was happy that the children had__51__ her. Most decorations had been placed on the tree__52__ a group of nine children came and sat in front of her. Each of them either had no grandmother any longer, __53__ had never even known theirs. This was a very special celebration and union. In the middle lay a gift—wrapped box __54__ for her with a card reading “Our grandma, with love.”
Christmas this year wasn't unkind to Helen. No, it was a new__55__， a brand new start and nine new reasons to her ...
36．A.valued B．rewarded
C．approved D．respected
37．A.funny B．challenging
C．boring D．diverse
38．A.weakness B．coldness
C．sadness D．tiredness
39．A.other than B．more than
C．rather than D．less than
40．A.nervousness B．anxiety
C．depression D．separation
41．A.acknowledge B．distinguish
C．appreciate D．comfort
42．A.desired B．pictured
C．aiming D．proving
43．A.crying B．dying
C．moving D．struggling
44．A.Gradually B．Recently
C．Then D．Meanwhile
45．A.kind B．optimistic
C．patient D．enthusiastic
46．A.base B．place
C．hide D．set
47．A.politely B．personally
C．seriously D．unwillingly
48．A.volunteer B．visitor
C．teacher D．assistant
49．A.view B．thought
C．sight D．scenery
50．A.staring B．shining
C．looking D．lighting
51．A.helped B．treated
C．invited D．amused
52．A.while B．when
C．as D．after
53．A.or B．nor
C．and D．but
54．A.intended B．written
C．sent D．left
55．A.ending B．process
C．goal D．beginning
非选择题部分
第二节(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。
Zhuhai, a modern city __56__ (locate) in the Pearl River Delta, is a Special Economic Zone, in Guangdong Province, China. The name means Pearl Sea. Zhuhai is __57__ the Pearl River flows into the South Sea.
Zhuhai is known for __58__ (it) beautiful long coastline, waving palm trees, open space, small population and many islands. Zhuhai's nicknames are “the city for lovers” and “the city of a hundred islands”. Zhuhai serves as the gateway to Macau, and __59__ tourist destination for __60__ (visit) from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. The Zhuhai area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Until the 1970s, Zhuhai was a group of fishing villages with a population of around 100,000. Since 1980, when it was designated (定为) a Special Economic Zone by the central government, Zhuhai has developed into a fast－growing modern city with nearby areas __61__ (include). __62__， it is still not as large and developed as neighboring cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Zhuhai's northern districts of Jinding and Tangjia, as well as the western district of Doumen, are less developed factory－driven areas __63__ own a deeper working－man, salt－of－the－earth quality.
Zhuhai is one of China's cleanest and __64__ (pretty) cities, and has received numerous praises for its __65__ (excellence) ecological development efforts.
56．________ 57.________ 58.________ 59.________
60．________ 61.________ 62.________ 63.________
64．________ 65.________
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是李华，请你给某英文报社的“城市风采”栏目写一篇短文，介绍我们伟大的首都——北京。要点如下：
1．基本概况：人口约2,000万，面积16,000多平方千米，位于华北平原北部；
2．气候：四季分明，夏季炎热多雨，冬季寒冷干燥；
3．历史与文化：有3,000多年的历史，是我国的政治、文化中心，有很多著名大学，如清华大学、北京大学等；
4．交通与旅游：交通便利，有天安门广场、紫禁城、长城等众多旅游景点。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 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。
It was graduation day at Etihad Training Academy, where the national airline of the United Arab Emirates holds a seven－week training course for new flight attendants (空乘人员).
Despite her obvious pride, Ms Fathi, a 22－year－old from Egypt,_was amazed to find herself here. “I never in my life thought I'd work abroad，” said Ms Fathi, who was a university student in Cairo (开罗) when she began noticing newspaper advertisements employing young Egyptians to work at airlines based in the Persian Gulf (波斯湾).
Twenty years ago, unmarried Arab women like Ms Fathi, working outside their home_countries,_were rare. But just as young men from poor Arab nations poured into the oil－rich Persian Gulf states for jobs, more young_women were doing so.
Flight attendants have become the public face of the new mobility for some young Arab women, just as they were the faces of new freedoms for women in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. They have become a subject of social anxiety and fascination in much the same way.
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：
For many families, allowing a daughter to work may call her virtue into question.
Paragraph 2：
Many of the young Arab women working in the Persian Gulf take delight in their status as pioneers, role models for their friends and younger female relatives.
参考答案
【听力材料】
Text 1
M：The notebooks are three dollars each, but you can have two for five dollars.
W：Then I'll take four of them.
Text 2
M：Can't you see that kite high up in the sky?
W：Where? You have good eyesight.
M：Come close to the window. Can you see it now?
W：Oh. Yes.
Text 3
W：Can you take me to the Fairyland Restaurant quickly? I'm already five minutes late.
M：I'll try. But the traffic is so heavy. It will take at least another 15 minutes.
Text 4
M：Excuse me, when does the next train for Princeton leave? In fifteen minutes?
W：Let's see. There's one that will leave in half an hour, and another one in an hour. Both will leave from Gate 5.
M：I'd like two tickets for the earlier train.
W：OK.
Text 5
M：Many people say it's a good novel. But I think it's boring!
W：I don't think I share your view there. The writer is writing about history, society, human nature and so on. It tells a story of real life.
M：Maybe you're right.
Text 6
M：Welcome to Boston. May I see your passport? Oh, I see, you've been here before.
W：I've been here a couple of times.
M：What's the purpose of your visit?
W：Um, it's a holiday.
M：Where are you going?
W：I'm going from here to Atlanta, then, across to California, the Midwest and then back to Boston.
M：Where are you going to stay?
W：Well, mainly with friends.
M：And how long are you going to be here?
W：About three months or until I have spent all the money.
M：What's the date of your return?
W：I've got an open ticket.
M：Thank you. Have a nice day!
Text 7
W：I hear that Paul has written a new novel.
M：Yes, it's called Martian Culture.
W：Sounds interesting. What's it about?
M：It deals with a five－man, one－woman team on a three－year travel to Mars.
W：Was their travel successful?
M：Well, to some degree it is. They experienced a lot of adventures once they landed.
W：Do they meet any real Martians?
M：Yes, they are even caught by them.
W：What do the Martians look like? Are they little green men?
M：You'll have to read the book to find out.
Text 8
W：Good morning. Can I help you?
M：Yes, I want to rent an apartment.
W：How much do you want to pay?
M：About two thousand yuan a month.
W：Well, I've got one here on Yunnan Road. It's exactly two thousand yuan a month.
M：Yunnan Road ... that's fine. How big is it?
W：It has a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
M：I'm afraid it is not big enough. Besides, Yunnan Road is in the noisy downtown district, a little far from my workplace. I'd like something a bit bigger if possible. Do you have anything near Tongchuan Road?
W：Yes, I think so. Here is a good one in a quiet area. It's beside Meichuan Park. It has two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. But the rent is a bit higher. It's three thousand yuan each month.
M：Well, it sounds like what I'm looking for.
W：That's great.
M：But can the rent be lowered a little?
W：I'm afraid not. The owner is kind of mean.
Text 9
M：Hi, Asha. Is your mother feeling any better?
W：No, I'm afraid not. She's very homesick. She misses her family and friends back in India.
M：Do you think she will ever move back to India?
W：I'm not sure. It's very difficult for her, because my father and my sisters all live here in Florida, so she doesn't want to leave us.
M：Does she ever go to visit her family in India?
W：She goes back once a year to visit her family and old friends. But when she's in India, she misses her family in the United States.
M：It must be very hard for her to always be torn between two places.
W：Yes, it is. And she's always telling us not to forget our Indian culture. So, next year, my sisters and I are planning on traveling to India with her for a few months, so that we can all experience the culture together.
M：I think that's a wonderful idea. She'll be so happy!
Text 10
I'm glad to tell you something exciting. We had a sports meeting in our school last Thursday！ At about 8：30 am， all the students arrived at the playground. I took part in the first event—the 100－meter race. Steve got first place. My classmates David took part in the long jump and Lisa took part in the high jump.
The tug－of－war between Class Three and Class Four was the most interesting event in the morning. It began at 11 am. And Class Four won it.
The events in the afternoon were the 400－meter race， bicycle race， basketball game and tennis game. My classmates Maria took part in the 400－meter race. But she fell down and lost the race. Frank was the best basketball player in our school. He helped his team win the basketball game.The sports meeting ended at 5 pm. All of the students were excited. We all look forward to the next sports meeting in our school.
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Beijing, the capital of China, has a population of about 20 million and covers an area of more than 16,000 square kilometers. Located in the north of the North China Plain, Beijing has four distinct seasons. It is hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter.
Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years. As the political and cultural center of China，Beijing successfully hosted the 2008 Olympic Games and drew the attention of the world. There are many universities in Beijing, of which Peking University and Tsinghua University are the most famous.
Beijing is also a great place to enjoy your holiday and it's convenient to travel there. There are many places of interest, such as Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Bird's Nest. Now, Beijing is playing a more and more important role in the world.
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写前导读：本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了埃及女性通过工作不断解放、变独立的过程。
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For many families, allowing a daughter to work may call her virtue into question. Yet this culture is changing, said Ms Fathi. “We're noticing more and more single women going to the gulf these days，” she said. “It's still not exactly common, but over the last four or five years it has become quite an observable phenomenon.”
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Many of the young Arab women working in the Persian Gulf take delight in their status as pioneers, role models for their friends and younger female relatives. Young_women brought up in a culture that highly values community, have learned to see themselves as individuals. The experience of living independently and working hard for high salaries has forever changed their beliefs about themselves, though it can also lead to a painful sense of separation from their home_countries and their families.
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