高二（上）Unit 5单元测试
Unit 5 The British Isles
第一节 单项填空 （共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
1. —Do you think that Tom’s idea is OK?
—______. Maybe Mike’s is better.
A. Yes, I think B. No, I don’t think so
C. Of course D. It’s not good
2. The whole class ______ five study groups, in each of which there are 10 students.
A. is made up of B. is consisted of
C. makes up of D. consisted of
3. I am sorry to say, but I don’t think there is much chance ______ the child will live through the night.
A. which B. that C. until D. if
4. That framework has ______ for more than twenty-five years.
A. put together B. got together
C. held together D. moved together
5. There is no ______ for his opinion that the earth is flat.
A. base B. ground C. basis D. foundation
6. Gayle’s mother said I had a bad ______ on her daughter and didn’t allow me to see her again.
A. advantage B. impression C. shade D. influence
7. It was ______ nearly a month later ______ the police officer’s reply.
A. not until; that I received B. until; that I didn’t receive
C. not till; when I received D. not till; did I receive
8. Please turn off the water. The bath is ______.
A. running over B. running out
C. running off D. running away
9. ______ he said so to please the new boss before us made every one else angry with him.
A. What B. That C. Why D. Because
10. —How are you getting along with the new comer?
—I find ______ hard to get on well with a mean fellow like him.
A. that B. him C. we D. it
11. The British Isles are a group of islands, _______ the western coast of Europe.
A. lies off B. lying off C. laying on D. lay on
12. ______ what he said, I suppose that he has known all about that matter.
A. Judging from B. Judged from
C. To judge from D. To be judged from
13. ______, the more practice you do, the more skilled you will become.
A. In common B. In general C. In total D. In particular
14. I hope this book will be ______ to beginners of English.
A. some help B. of helpful
C. of very help D. of some help
15. The fact that two thirds of all girls in Britain ______ on a diet ______ their parents worried a lot.
A. are; making B. is; makes
C. is; to make D. are; makes
第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 16 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 17 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No 18 tire.
At this time, a car 19 . Paul and Diane told Clay to 20 them to a service station near their 21 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to 22 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul. The couple called around to find a tire. No 23 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 24 of keys, “Take our car. We 25 be using it over the holiday.”
Clay was 26 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she 27 them.
“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be 28 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to 29 us.”
Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the 30 put her luggage into their car and then 31 her off. Two weeks later she 32 to find her old car cleaned inside and outside with three new tires and the radio 33 .
“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I 34 you?” “Oh, no,” Paul said, “we don’t want any money. It’s our 35 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to help others who need help.
16. A. Suddenly B. Finally
C. Immediately D. Fortunately
17. A. afforded B. wanted C. allowed D. managed
18. A. spare B. free C. full D. empty
19. A. passed B. stopped C. paused D. started
20. A. help B. push C. take D. follow
21. A. garage B. house C. shop D. hotel
22. A. agree B. match C. go D. deal
23. A. way B. message C. success D. luck
24. A. set B. number C. pair D. chain
25. A. can’t B. shouldn’t
C. mustn’t D. won’t
26. A. satisfied B. worried
C. astonished D. disturbed
27. A. persuaded B. advised
C. reminded D. promised
28. A. happy B. here C. away D. busy
29. A. get in touch with B. keep in touch with
C. be in touch with D. put in touch with
30. A. repairmen B. cleaners
C. friends D. couple
31. A. sent B. shook C. watched D. drove
32. A. shocked B. happened
C. returned D. came
33. A. loaded B. fixed C. tied D. rebuilt
34. A. owe B. lend C. give D. offer
35. A. wish B. job C. duty D. pleasure
第三节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
A
Beijing was chosen as the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games at the 112th conference of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Moscow on July 13.
Beijing beat out four other candidate cities Toronto, Paris, Osaka and Istanbul with 56 votes from the IOC members in the second voting round, bringing the first ever Olympic Games to China. It is believed that the steady and quick development in China, a broad Olympic vision and the country’s extraordinary sports achievements, which saw Chinese athletes take 28 gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Games, helped the city together to win the hearts of the IOC members.
The success is undoubtedly a great compensation (补偿) for the city, which narrowly lost to Sydney in 1993 for the 2000 Olympic Games, although many considered Beijing a top favorite at that time. This historic victory not only threw the nation into great joy and week-long celebrations but also brings a huge challenge to the city’s ability to host such a grand sports meeting.
36. The passage centers round the event that _______.
A. Beijing is trying to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games
B. Chinese athletes won 28 gold medals in the 2000 Sydney Games
C. Beijing has succeeded in its bid (申办) for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games
D. Beijing will hold the next Olympic Games
37. Which of the following did not help Beijing win its bid for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games?
A. China has been developing steadily and quickly.
B. China has a broad Olympic vision.
C. China has made extraordinary sports achievements.
D. China was considered a top favorite even in 1993.
38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Four cities, besides Beijing, bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
B. Beijing was chosen as the host city in the second round voting.
C. Beijing has won more votes than any other competing cities.
D. It brings a challenge to Beijing to host such a grand sports meeting.
B
New York, 10 November—5:27 pm., yesterday. Biggest power failure in the city’s history.
﹡ Thousands of people got stuck in lifts. Martin Saltzman spent three hours between the 21st and 22nd floors of the Empire State Building.“There were twelve of us. But no one panicked. We passed the time telling stories and playing word games. One man wanted to smoke but we did not let him. Firemen finally got us out.”
﹡“It was the best night we have ever had,” said Angela Carraro, who runs an Italian restaurant on 42nd Street. “We had lots of candles on the tables and the waiters were carrying candles on their trays. The place was full—and all night, in fact, for after we had closed, we let the people stay on and spend the night here.”
﹡ The zoos had their problems like everyone else. Keepers worked through the night. They used blankets to keep flying squirrels and small monkeys warm. While zoos had problems keeping warm, supermarkets had problems keeping cool. “All of our ice cream and frozen foods melted,” said the manager of a store in downtown Manhattan. “They were worth ＄50,000.”
﹡The big electric clock in the lobby（大厅） of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in downtown Manhattan started ticking（滴答） again at 5:25 this morning. It was almost on time.
39. During the period of darkness, how were Martin Saltzman and the eleven others?
A. They felt very nervous. B. They felt excited.
C. They could still keep calm.
D. They were frightened.
40. Why was the night the best night for Angela Carraro?
A. Many people stayed the night in her restaurant.
B. She had a taste of adventure.
C. Business was better than usual.
D. Burning candles brightened the place.
41. How long did the power failure last?
A. Almost 12 hours. B. Almost 24 hours.
C. More than 12 hours. D. More than 24 hours.
42. The underlined word “panicked” (in Paragraph 2) most probably means “_________”.
A. was frightened B. felt excited
C. calmed down D. was stewed
C
Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days of the World Indoor Championships in Birmingham, England. But Chinese hurdler (跨栏运动员) Liu Xiang surprised everyone by taking the bronze medal in the men’s 60-meter hurdles.
Liu became the first Chinese male athlete to get a world indoor medal in the 18-year history of the championship and was the only Asian medallist this time.
“Karaoke (卡拉OK)! That’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to get a big group of my friends together and sing. I love both Western and Chinese music but especially Michael Jackson,” said Liu after clocking 7.52 seconds in the final to take his place on the podium (领奖台).
“Frankly speaking, I didn’t think I was in the shape to win a medal,” Liu said. “On my arrival here, my aim was just to fight my way into the final. After I did that, I thought I might just get into the top six. I knew British hurdler Colin Jackson was going to be here and he’s the world record holder indoors and out.”
“There was also Cuba’s reigning (统治的) Olympic champion Anier Garcia and Allen Johnson, from the United States.” It was Johnson, the reigning world outdoor champion, who was successful in 7.47 seconds with Garcia second and Jackson finished back in fifth.
Now Liu will never underestimate his chances again and is aiming for glory in Paris later this year.
“There is the World Championship outdoors in the summer and I have now got to think that I can get a medal. I can never again think that I can’t get a medal,” he said. Liu’s success here marks his rapid transition into the senior ranks.
“The university gives me a lot of flexibility. My courses are very easy and the teachers are very helpful,” said Liu.
They might have to be even more accommodating (乐于助人的) now if Liu starts taking on celebrity status, although an invite to his homecoming karaoke party may help.
43. The first sentence “Asian athletes have had a spare time in the first two days...” means “______”.
A. Asian athletes can do things at their will in the first two days
B. Asian athletes haven’t any achievements in the first two days
C. Asian athletes could match athletes from other continents
D. Asian athletes are tired of competing in the first two days
44. The underlined sentence means “________”.
A. I was not satisfied with my performances
B. Winning a medal can’t show what I have done
C. I didn’t think I was able to win a medal
D. I haven’t told anyone about my achievements in the hurdles
45. Liu ________ the World Championship outdoors in Paris later this year.
A. is busy preparing for
B. has great pressure on
C. is more confident of his ability in
D. pays little attention to
46. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Liu Xiang was the youngest athlete to take part in the competition in England.
B. Liu Xiang was the first Asian medallist to get a world indoor medal.
C. Liu Xiang is not only a good athlete but a music-lover.
D. Liu Xiang finds it hard to get along with teachers in university.
47. Of the following persons, who hasn’t got a medal in the World Indoor Championship?
A. Garcia. B. Allen Johnson.
C. Liu Xiang. D. Michael Jackson.
D
Winter is dangerous for drivers because it is so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place easily. Bad weather can be waiting to meet you. Ice might be hiding under the snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you might suddenly move across the road. Here are two rules for driving safely on icy roads:
Rule Number One is to drive smoothly. Irregular movements can make a car very difficult to manage. So each time you turn the wheel, touch the brake or increase your speed, you must be as gently and slow as possible. Just imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. You should drive carefully enough in order that you would not get the coffee out of the cup.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the farther you have to look down the road. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. Generally speaking, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times, or you will get into trouble.
48. Which of the following can be used to explain why driving in winter is very dangerous?
A. People drive more gently and slowly.
B. People drive three times faster than usual.
C. Unexpected things may often take place.
D. Drivers usually have too much coffee.
49. What is the main idea of Rule Number One?
A. To increase the driving speed.
B. To drive smoothly on icy roads.
C. To manage your car irregularly.
D. To drive fast on snowy roads.
50. Why does the writer want to take an example “a full cup of hot coffee” in Paragraph 2?
A. Because drinks are necessary for drivers.
B. Because he wants to remind drivers to take a rest.
C. To enjoy the driving with a cup of coffee.
D. To explain the importance of careful and smooth driving.
51. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Traffic Accidents. B. Careless Driving.
C. Bad Weather. D. Winter Driving.
E
Decision-thinking is not unlike poker (扑克牌)—it often matters not only what you think, but also what others think you think and what you think they think you think. The mental process is similar. Naturally, this card game has often been of considerable interest to people who are, by any standards, good thinkers.
The great mathematician John Von Neumann was one of the founders of game theory. In particular, he showed that all games fall into two classes: there are what he called games of “perfect information”, games like chess where the players can’t hide anything or play tricks—they don’t win by chance, but by means of logic and skills. Then there are games of “imperfect information”, like poker, in which it is impossible to know in advance that one course of action is better than another. One mistaken idea about business is that it can be treated as a game of perfect information. Quite the reverse, business, politics, life itself are games which we must normally play with very imperfect information. Business decisions are often made with many unknown and unknowable factors which would even puzzle best poker players. But few business people find it comfortable to admit that they are taking a chance, and many still prefer to believe that they are playing chess, not poker.
52. The subject discussed in this passage is ________.
A. the process of reaching decisions
B. the value of information in winning games
C. the secret of making good business plans
D. the difference between poker and chess
53. An important factor in game of imperfect information is _________.
A. rules B. luck C. time D. idea
54. Which of the following can be used in place of “Quite the reverse”?
A. Quite right. B. Just the opposite.
C. Most unlikely. D. True enough.
55. In the writer’s opinion, when making business decisions one should _________.
A. put perfect information before imperfect information
B. regard business as a game of chess
C. accept the existence of unknown factors
D. mix known and unknown factors
第四节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
I visited my aunt in the countryside near the city last week.
I was surprised to see that great changes had been taken place 56. ___________
on the countryside. Take my aunt’s family for example. They 57. ___________
supply precious trees and flowers to the stores in the city and 58. ___________
have over ten workers working for themselves. Their family’s 59. ___________
income reached as much 100, 000 yuan last year. Not only 60. ___________
did they have a house, a car and computers, they can also afford 61. ___________
a trip abroad every year. When asking what else they needed 62. ___________
most, they said that they wanted to learn little English so that 63. ___________
they could do business with foreigners directly. To their delighted, 64. ___________
my cousin can use that he has learned from university to help 65. ___________
them with overseas trade.
第五节： 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是肖林，加拿大一所中学将于今年暑假组织学生来你校访问。其间，Sara Smith将借住你家。请你写信给Sara，告知有关安排(arrange) 事宜。信的要点如下：
1． 参观校园； 2． 游览市区，参观名胜； 3． 组织座谈，增进相互了解。
注意：1． 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2．词数：120左右。