高考英语第一轮单元检测
英语学科
第四单元 必修2 Unit5，必修3 Units1-2
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节.单项选择（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21.Jumping out of _____ airplane at ten thousand feet is quite ____ exciting experience.
A. 不填; the B.不填 ;an C. an; an D. the; the
22. Nowadays there are a lot of people____ to be famous.
A. pretend B. to pretend C. pretended D. pretending
23. —By this way
you can get to his home without any difficulty.
—______. Thanks a lot.
A. No problem B. I know this way C. I will go now D. Got it
24. Hearing the news, he rushed out, ______ the book ______ on the table and disappeared into the distance.
A. left, lay open B. leaving, lying open C. leaving, lie open D. left, lay opened
25.He didn’t feel himself staying in the south, for the weather there didn’t ____ him.
A. go with B. do with C. deal with D. agree with
26.______ on a true story, the film is well worth______.
A. Basing; seeing B. Based; seeing C. Basing; being seen D. To base; to see
27. Could it be in the restaurant_____ you had dinner with me yesterday____ you left your keys ?
A. that; that B. that; where C. where; where D. where; that
28. After the class was over, the students apologized _____ the teacher_____ his coming late.
A. for; to B. to ; to C. for; for; D. to; for
29. The manager happened to______ breakfast when I called on at his home yesterday. So he asked me to wait for a minute.
A. have B. be having C. have had D. having
30. The man we looked forward to_____ at last.
A. come B. coming C. came D. comes
31. Twenty people were expected to the party, But only ten______.
A. turned around B. turned up C. turned off D. turned out
32.My sister met him at Grand Theatre yesterday afternoon, so he _____ your lecture.
A. couldn’t have attended B. needn’t have attended
C. mustn’t have attended D. shouldn’t have attended
33. It’s beyond description. Nowhere else in the world_____ such a beautiful place.
A. can there be B. you can find C. there can be D. can find you
34.The president promised to keep all of us_____ of how the event was going on.
A. inform B. informing C. be informed D. informed
35. What you told us is ______ we wanted to know about him.
A. that B. all C. how D. 不填
第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
We may look at the world around us, but somehow we manage not to see it until whatever we've become used to suddenly disappears. 36 , for example, the neatly-dressed woman I
37 to see —or look at — on my way to work each morning.
For three years, no matter 38 the weather was like, she was always waiting at the bus stop around 8:O0 am. On 39 days, she wore heavy clothes and a pair of woolen gloves. Summertime 40 out neat, belted cotton dresses and a hat pulled low over her sunglasses. __41 , she was an ordinary working woman. Of course, I 42 all this only after she was seen no more. It was then that I realized how 43 I expected to see her each morning. You might say I 44 her.
“Did she have an accident? Something 45 ?” I thought to myself about her 46 . Now that she was gone, I felt I had 47 her. I began to realize that part of our 48 life probably includes such chance meetings with familiar 49 : the milkman you see at dawn, the woman who 50 walks her dog along the street every morning, the twin brothers you see at the library. Such people are 51 markers in our byes. They add weight to our 52 of place and belonging.
Think about it. 53 , while walking to work, we mark where we are by 54 a certain building, why should we not mark where we are when we pass a familiar, though 55 , person?
36. A. Make B. Take C. Give D. Have
37. A. happened B. wanted C. used D. tried
38. A. what B. how C. which D. when
39. A. sunny B. rainy C. cloudy D. snowy
40. A. took B. brought C. carried D. turned
41. A. Clearly B. Particularly C. Luckily D. Especially
42. A. believed B. expressed C. remembered D. wondered
43. A. long B. often C. soon D. much
44. A. respected B. missed C. praised D. admired
45. A. better B. worse C. more D. less
46. A. disappearance B. appearance C. misfortune D. fortune
47. A. forgotten B. lost C. known D. hurt
48. A. happy B. enjoyable C. frequent D. daily
49. A. friends B. strangers C. tourists D. guests
50. A. regularly B. actually C. hardly D. probably
51. A. common B. pleasant C. important D. faithful
52. A. choice B. knowledge C. decision D. sense
53. A. Because B. If C. Although D. However
54. A. keeping B. changing C. passing D. mentioning
55. A. unnamed B. unforgettable C. unbelievable D. unreal
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Some English words are made of the same part and have different beginnings and different endings, such as import, export, report and transport. All these words, you can see, have the same root “port”, which comes from the Latin(拉丁文) word, meaning “ to carry” or “ to move” from one place to another. And according to the bit at the beginning— which we call the prefix(前缀)—the meaning changes: “import” means “ to carry in”, or “to bring into a country”; “export”, “ex” means “ out of”, so this word means “ to carry out of a country”; “re” means “back”, so word “report” means “ to tell somebody, to bring back information to somebody”; “transport”, “trans” means “across” and it means “to carry across one place to another”.
Let’s look at the following words: supporter, reporter, importer and exporter. You can see that in this case these words are nouns which are made up of the verbs plus a suffix(后缀), thus meaning a person who completes the verb. So supporter means somebody who supports. A reporter is somebody who reports. Importer is somebody who imports and exporter is somebody who exports, and so on.
56. “ Some English words are made up of the same part…”, in the sentence “ part” means______ .
A. different beginnings and different endings
B. the same part which has several meanings
C. the root of a word
D. the same root which has different meanings
57. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Apart from “port”, most English words have the same root which comes from the Latin word.
B. “ port” is the root forming some English words.
C. The root “port” means “ to carry”.
D. “ port” has the root meaning “to move” form one place to another.
58. By adding a prefix or a suffix to a root, we can get a word which has______ .
A. the meaning of a Latin word B. a different meaning
C. the meaning of “in” or “ out of” D. a lot of meanings
59. We can get a noun_____ .
A. just by adding “er” to verbs B. by changing a prefix
C. only by adding “er” to a root D. by adding a suffix to a verb
B
One way of preventing floods may be by making rain! This may sound rather strange. As we know, heavy rain is the cause of floods, and in Malaysia most of the floods are caused by the annual(一年一次的) monsoon(季风), which brings heavy rain to the east coast. If, however, the rain could be made to fall in the South China Sea, there would be no more floods since the rain clouds would not reach the east coast.
Is it possible to make clouds give up their rain? Yes, it is, and in 1973 the National Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) suggested that it would be tried. The institute knew of course that it is not possible to make all clouds give up all their rain, it calculated(计算), however, that if the frequency(频率) of rainfall could be reduced(减少)by 10％, and the amount of rain that fell each time could be reduced by 15℅, the total amount of flood damage would be reduced by 40％-50％.
As you probably know, clouds are caused by air containing water-vapor(水蒸气). The air rises and, since water-vapor becomes water when it cools, very tiny drops of water are formed. Since these drops are very small, they float in the air, and form a cloud. When the cloud rises, however, the drops become colder, they join together and become big drops. The big drops are no longer able to float , and they fall. As they fall, they pick up more drops and become bigger. This is the cause of rain.
60. According to the passage, one way of preventing flood is______ .
A. to bring heavy rain B. to make rain clouds
C. to cause monsoon in the sea D. to make the rain fall in the sea before it reaches the coast
61. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. In Malaysia, the monsoon often results in floods
B. It is likely to cause all clouds to give up all their rain.
C. The frequency of rainfall could be cut down, and so could the amount of rainfall
D. If people found ways of reducing the amount of rain fall, there would be less flood damage
62. What does “it” in the sentence “since water-vapor becomes water when it cools” refer to?
A. Cloud B. Water C. Water-vapor D. Air
63. The third paragraph is concerned with______ .
A. how clouds cause rain B. how rain forms
C. how clouds rise in the air D. why water-vapor can float in the air
C
Everyone would like to be a millionaire but can you imagine having over S 30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood，a small town in Louisiana，is an international pop superstar with not only S 30 million but also a S 2 million house in LA．At her young age，she can look after her family financially all her life．
This year is a big year for Britney，she is currently on a 31 date tour of the US and every concert is a sell out．That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 every time．It’s a tiring schedule but brings great rewards．When touring，she goes to bed at around 1 a．m．and then has a lie-in until 1 p．m．or 2 p．m．the next day．Her philosophy (人生哲学) is to take care of the body and be relaxed but always make sure you work hard and have fun．
Spears is not satisfied with only touring and selling nearly 40 million records，so she decided to branch out into the movie business and try a bit of acting．She made an appearance in “Austin Powers 3” in 2002 and she filmed a teenage comedy that was released in 2003．In this movie，she had a starring role．The movie was her own concept and she picked the writer．
In spite of the fact that she has not enjoyed the same popularity as a pop singer so far，she insists on trying more roles．For Britney，acting is another way to express herself and she is enthusiastic about it all．If her movies are successful，her bank account is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she has been quoted as saying she does it for the love，not for money．
64.Tickets for Britney’s concert are ________.
A. booked in groups B. too expensive
C. not available D. all sold
65. The underlined word “you” in the second paragraph refers to _______.
A. a person in general B. a particular person
C. Britney herself only D. the reader
66. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Though young，Britney is a superstar both on the stage and screen
B. While touring，Britney is so tired that she has to sleep more than usual.
C. The teenage comedy was based on Britney’s own ideas.
D. Britney will be even more wealthy with her movies successful.
67. According to Britney Spears，she works _______．
A. to be a great actress B. for the enjoyment
C. to be more famous D. for the love of singing
D
Health and climate scientists have mapped how climate change affects different parts of the world in different ways. The scientists point to evidence that changes in the past thirty years may already be affecting human health. Temperature changes may also influence the spread of disease. For example, warmer weather speeds the growth of organisms that cause diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
The work by Scientists form the University of Wisconsin—Madison and the world Health Organization appeared in the journal Nature. Jonathan Patz, professor of the Gaylord NelSon Institute, led the study. He notes that climate scientists linked global warming to the heat that killed thousands in Europe in August of 2003. He says poor countries are least responsible for the warming yet are most at risk from the health effects of higher temperatures. He says areas at greatest risk include Southern and Eastern Africa and coastlines along the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Also, large cities experience what scientists call a "heat island" effect that can intensify conditions.
Professor Patz says average temperatures worldwide have increased about one-third of a degree Celsius in the last thirty years. But he tells us even that can make a difference with a disease like malaria. The report says average temperatures could increase by as much as six degrees Celsius by the end of the century.
Representatives from about two hundred nations have been meeting in Montreal, Canada, to discuss climate change. The ten-day conference ends on December ninth. It is the first such United Nations meeting since the Kyoto (京都) Protocol took effect earlier this year . The protocol seeks to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases released as pollution into the air.
68. The text mainly talks about .
A. the spread of malaria B. effects of human activities on climate
C. a ten-day conference in Montreal D. health effects caused by climate change
69. Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?
A. Some diseases spread faster in hot weather.
B. Human activities contribute to the climate change.
C. Poor countries suffer least from the effects of higher temperatures.
D. Even a slight change in temperature may affect the spread of some diseases.
70. The underlined word "intensify" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. strengthen B. prevent C. lessen D. reflect
71. According to the text, the Kyoto Protocol aims at .
A. limiting the release of greenhouse gases
B. preventing the spread of malaria and dengue fever
C. studying how climate change affect human health
D. organizing representatives to meet regularly in Montreal
E
How Long Can People Live?
She took up skating at age 85, made her first movie appearance at age 114, and held a concert in the neighbor on her 121st birthday.
When it comes to long life, Jeanne Calment is the world’s record holder. She lived to the ripe old age of 122. So is 122 the upper limit to human life span(寿命)? If scientists come up with some sort of pill or diet that would slow aging, could we possibly make it to 150—or beyond?
Researchers don’t entirely agree on the answers. “Calment lived to 122, so it wouldn’t surprise me if someone alive today reaches 130 or 135,” says Jerry Shay at the University of Texas.
Steve Austad at the University of Texas agrees. “People can live much longer than we think,” he says. “Experts used to say that human couldn’t live past 110. When Calment blew past that age, they raised the number to 120. So why can’t we go higher? ”
The trouble with guessing how old people can live to be is that it all just guessing. “Anyone can make a number,” says Rich Miller at the University of Michigan. “Usually the scientist who picks up the highest number gets his name in Time magazine.”
Won’t new anti-aging techniques keep us alive for centuries? Any cure, says Miller, for aging would probably keep most of us kicking until about 120. Researchers are working on treatments that lengthen the life span of mice by 50 percent at most. So, “if the human average life span is about 80 years”, says Miller, “adding another 50 percent would get you to 120.”
So what can we conclude from this little disagreement among the researchers? That life span is flexible(有弹性的), but there is a limit, says George Martin of the University of Washington. “We can get flies to live to 50 percent longer,” he says. “But a fly’s never going to live 150 years.” Of course, if you became a new species, one that ages at a lower speed, that would be a different story, he adds.
Does Martin really believe that Human could evolve(进化) their way to longer life? “It’s pretty cool to think about,” he says with a smile.
72. What does the story of Jeanne Calment prove to us?
A. People can live to 122. B. Old people are creative.
C. Women are sporty at 85. D. Women live longer than men.
73. According to Steve Austad at the University of Texas, ______.
A. the average human life span could be 110
B. scientists cannot find ways to slow aging
C. few people can expect tot live to over 150
D. researchers are not sure how long people can live
74. Who would agree that a scientist will become famous if he makes the wildest guess at longevity?
A. Jerry Shay B. Steve Austad C. Rich Miller D. George Martin
75. What can we infer from the last three paragraphs?
A. Most of us could be good at sports even at 120.
B. The average human life span cannot be doubled.
C. Scientists believe mice are aging at a slower speed than before.
D. New techniques could be used to change flies into a new species.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans celebrate the festival of Thanksgiving. This festival is a time when the family comes together for a meal and gives thanks to God for the blessings they have received. The first Thanksgiving festival was celebrated by the early American settlers who gave thanks to God for their good harvest.
In America, Thanksgiving is a family holiday. It is on that holiday that all the family make a special effort to get together. The feast （宴席）is always held on Thursday and most people have a four-day holiday from school and work. Thus they are able to travel a treat distance to be with their family.
The Thanksgiving meal is traditionally turkey, which was the food for the first Thanksgiving. The table is filled with fruits, walnuts and many kinds of vegetables. For dessert the main choice is usually pumpkin pie. The meal is a time for the members of the family to talk to each other. There will be talking before the meal, during the meal and long after the meal.
On Thanksgiving morning there are sporting events and parades(游行) in many cities to mark the day. The family dinner id usually held in the afternoon around 4 o’clock. The mother will prepare the meal and the father will carve the turkey. He will preside (主持) at the head of the table. The meal will begin with a short prayer of Thanksgiving to God for the blessings the family received. The father will also thank the family for coming together on this day. During the meal there is plenty of food for everyone present. The meal is a very joyful time. When the meal is over some will help with the dishes and others will return to the living-room to talk or watch television.
In may ways the festival of Thanksgiving is similar to the Chinese festival of Mid-autumn Day. It is a time for the family to get together for dinner.
76. What is best title of the passage? ( Please answer within 10 words)
77. Why does the writer say Thanksgiving is a family holiday in America? ( choose one sentence from the text to answer)
78. On that day, how does the family dinner beginning?
79. Which holiday do you like better? Thanksgiving or Mid-autumn Day?
80. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese?
第二节 书面表达（满分30分）
据报道，2008年北京奥运会将选拔约十万志愿者为之服务。请你以“Dos and Don’ts for the 2008 Olympic Volunteers”为题，用英语写一篇短文，讨论志愿者应该做什么，不应该做什么。短文应包括下表中的内容：
| Dos | Don’ts |
| 1. 待人礼貌、友好 | 1．避免不得体的言行 |
| 2．坚守岗位 | 2．不忘履行自己的职责 |
| 3．介绍中国历史和文化 | 3．不损害祖国的形象 |
| 如果你成为志愿者，你还应该做什么，不应该做什么。 （内容由考生自己拟定） | |
注意：1。对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥
2．字数120左右。短文中已写好了的部分，不计入词数
3．参考词汇：形象—— image
Dos and Don’ts for the 2008 Olympic Volunteers
It is reported that about 100,000 people will be chosen as volunteers for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. What should the volunteers do and what should they not do?
_________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
If I have the honour to be chosen as a volunteer, __________________________________
参考答案:
21-25CDDCA; 26-30BDDBC;31-35BAADB
36-40BCADA; 41-45ACDBB; 46-50ACDBA; 51-55 CDBCA
56-59CABD
60-63DBCB
64-67DAAB
68-71DCAA
72-75ADCB
76. How to celebrate Thanksgiving
77. It is on that holiday that all the family make a special effort to get together.
78. The meal will begin with a short prayer of Thanksgiving to God for the blessings the family received.
79. choose one and give some reasons
80.在这个时候全家人聚到一起吃饭，以感谢上帝对他们的恩赐。
One possible version：
Dos and Don’ts for the 2008 Olympic Volunteers
It is reported that about 100,000 people will be chosen as volunteers for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. What should the volunteers do and what should they not do?
Firstly, they should be polite and friendly to the athletes and visitors from all over the world, and avoid improper behaviour. Secondly, they should stick to their posts, offering good services, satisfying any reasonable needs and being ready to help those in difficulty, and never fail to do theirduty. Thirdly, they should introduce the Chinese culture and history to foreigners so that they may know China better and never say or do anything that harms the image of our motherland.
If I have the honour to be chosen as a volunteer, besides the above, I will work hard and creatively, but never be lazy. I will follow the law and disciplining, but never break them. I will take the opportunity to make friends with the athletes and visitors, and help make the 2008 Olympic Games a great success.