1、 Unit2 单元达标测评单元达标测评 第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Considering that the Sundarbans National Park is situated in the tropics,September to March is the ideal time to come here.April,May and June are too hot while July and August often bring h
2、eavy season winds that limit travel and dont make for a very pleasant sightseeing experience.You can really enjoy doing lots of charming things in the Sundarbans during September to March. Take a river tour Most tourists who explore the Sundarbans arrive in Khulna City first.From there,you can join
3、a boat tour that travels south along the Ganges River through miles of preserved forest all the way to Kotka,where there is a beautiful beach along the Bay of Bengal. Visit a bird habitat This bird habitat is a nesting place for dozens of tropical birds found in the Sundarbans.The best way to observ
4、e these birds is climbing up the Sajnekhali Watchtower.If youre lucky,youll also catch the famed Bengal Tiger making its rounds through the swampy jungle. Visit the Mangrove(红树林)Interpretation Centre If you wish to spend some time indoors out of the sweaty heat,go to the Mangrove Interpretation Cent
5、re.This place is very educational with many posters,maps and exhibits showing wildlife and varieties of mangrove plants found within the park.Youll also get to see crocodiles in a small pool. Take a tour of local villages Experience village life that has largely remained unchanged for centuries.In t
6、his vast tropical region,there are villages made up of various ethnic groups who rely on fishing,farming and working in the local through growing tourist industry for their livelihood. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO world heritage site where you can visit villages and talk to locals,from whom you can ge
7、t cues about their culture. 1.Which month is suitable for a visit to the Sundarbans National Park? A.December. B.August. C.June. D.May. 2.What can visitors do in the Mangrove Interpretation Centre? A.See some plants and animals. B.Put up posters about wildlife. C.Feed crocodiles in a small river. D.
8、Observe birds by climbing up the trees. 3.What is the authors main purpose of writing the text? A.To advertise some natural animal habitats. B.To advocate the protection of forests in Khulna City. C.To introduce several charming villages in the vast tropical region. D.To show visitors something attr
9、active to do in the Sundarbans. B Being fat is a non-stop fight between not being noticed and attracting much notice. Sometimes you want to be accepted; instead, youre singled out and judged. In 2015, when I became the first plus-size designer to win Project Runway, I hoped it would be a moment not
10、only for inclusive fashion, but also for all other fat human beings out there. It wasnt just me who had won; wed won. Many women told me they were afraid to wear bright colors or show off their arms until they saw me doing it. But some of the words on the Internet were terrible: “Why did they pick t
11、hat fat designer?” “How can she encourage such an unhealthy lifestyle?” My positive psychology was affected. I got sad and negative and put on more weight. I reached a point where I couldnt climb stairs without losing my breath. I finally realized that if I didnt take care of myself, I couldnt keep
12、doing what I loved, so I went to see a doctor and started doing exercise every day. After that I got more judgments, this time from people in the fat group who once supported me. They turned their backs on me and said, “You cant be body positive and still losing weight.” I thought, “Well, why not? I
13、 wasnt trying to be prettier; I wanted to have control of my life.” Size should not divide us, whether we are fat, thin, or anywhere in the between. Im designing clothes for plus women, but one day I might be open to designing straight(直筒型的) sizes. People judge me for that, too. But I just want to c
14、reate clothes that make people feel good. I want every woman to love herself and go after her dreams like I did. 4.What was the authors hope after she won Project Runway? A.People would look up to her. B.Other fat people would share her pride. C.The clothes she designed would sell well. D.Fat people
15、 would lead the fashion industry. 5.What did the author do after she saw the words on the Internet? A.She lost interest in fashion. B.She lost control of her body. C.She stopped wearing bright colors. D.She decided to have a healthy lifestyle. 6.What was fat peoples attitude to the author when she s
16、tarted losing weight? A.Dissatisfied. B.Uninterested. C.They laughed at her. D.They couldnt believe it. 7.In which part of a newspaper might this passage appear? A.Environment. B.Medicine. C.Career. D.Entertainment. C When we talk about positive thinking, we often use terms having to do with our hea
17、rtsopen heart, pure heart or joyful heart. But new research from Duke University is making a closer connection, finding that a positive attitude may be helpful to people who have angina (心绞痛),a common heart condition. Symptoms of this condition include chest pain or pressure because the heart is not
18、 receiving sufficient oxygen. Patients who displayed optimistic thought patterns, including having positive expectations about recovery, were 40 percent less likely to be hospitalized or require surgery than those who were not optimistic, according to the study. The researchers collected data from 2
19、,400 patients who had diagnoses of angina. An interesting additional finding from the patients questionnaires was that the most optimistic patients were also the least likely to have histories of heart attack, heart failure or heart disease. The researchers did not declare a causal relationship betw
20、een positive thinking and better heart disease outcomes, however. There are multiple possible reasons for the results of the study, including the idea that patients who are healthier to begin with are more likely to expect to recover and regain good health. But the study does represent a new way of
21、looking at the situation. Now, in addition to a body of research that examines the relationship between depression and heart health, there is a new way of inquiry that asks whether positive thinking could be used as a strategy to improve outcomes. Lead researcher Alexander Fanaroff, a fellow in the
22、department of cardiology (心脏病学) at the Duke University Medical Center, told the Duke Chronicle that his next research question will find ways to improve attitudes among heart patients. Perhaps his subjects could reflect on the words of the writer Anthony J. DAngelo:“Smileit is the key that fits the
23、lock of everybodys heart.” 8.How can people with angina get better according to the study? A.By expecting more. B.By thinking positively. C.By getting timely surgery. D.By taking more exercise. 9.What may be Alexander Fanaroffs next research? A.To explore how to improve patients attitudes. B.To find
24、 out the ways to treat heart patients. C.To learn the causes of heart diseases. D.To test if positive attitudes help with health. 10.What can we learn from the text? A.Optimistic people hardly get heart attack. B.Peoples attitudes decide their overall health. C.How positive thinking benefits heart h
25、ealth is unclear. D.The reason why patients recover well is that they have no depression. 11.What may be the best title of the text? A.Keep positive to get rid of illness B.Angina, a kind of serious condition C.Depression, a key cause of heart attack D.Positive thinking makes hearts healthier D Next
26、 time youre in a public place, take a look around you, and count how many people are using their phones. I can tell you now that it is probably more than half, whether youre on public transport, in a cafe or simply standing on an escalator. Im not saying that I am not an example of this, but it alwa
27、ys amazes me how people can spend so much time on their phones without actually talking to anyone in particular. It seems that they rely on their phones too much. For example, I recently visited London and travelled on the tube while I was there. Apart from the people asleep, almost everybody else w
28、as on their phones, and because of the nature of the tube, it is difficult not to see exactly what they are all doing. Of course, being underground is difficult for you to get any signal, which rules out texting or using the Internet, but there is still plenty you can use your phones for. People wer
29、e absorbed in playing games, reading articles and listening to music, and I am sure that as soon as they emerged from the train station they would start texting or calling or checking their emails. Recently, my smartphone broke and had to be sent off to the warehouse for repair for a week or so. In
30、the meantime I had to use a really old, basic phone just to keep me in touch with my family and friends. All I could do on this phone was send text messages, make calls and play one game. And I loved it. I loved being free from the Internet, and I really didnt mind not having constant updates about
31、what my friends were doing or what the latest celebrity story was. It allowed me to spend more time taking in my surroundings. However, I knew that as soon as I got my smartphone back I would be one of those people once again. But I made up my mind to discipline myself. 12.Why are you asked to look
32、around in Paragraph 1? A.To ensure your safety. B.To communicate with people. C.To count the people around you. D.To count the number of people using phones. 13.What were many people on the tube in London probably doing? A.Using mobile apps. B.Talking with each other. C.Reading printed books. D.Chec
33、king social network sites. 14.What did the author think of having to use his basic phone? A.He felt great actually. B.He found it very inconvenient. C.He couldnt see much difference. D.He felt terrible at first but better later. 15.What does the underlined part “those people” in the last paragraph r
34、efer to? A.People without mobiles. B.People using basic phones. C.People using smartphones reasonably. D.People spending a lot of time on mobiles. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Are you sometimes stressed out? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduc
35、e stress. It is beneficial mainly in the following three aspects. Physical Benefits 16 This is especially recommended to the elders and those who have some forms of disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further
36、 damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs. Singing also helps to improve your posture. Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouths. 17 Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight. Emotional Benefits Sin
37、ging helps in reducing your depression in psychology and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy, easing the tension and helping you to relax. 18 Social Benefits The social benefits of singing are huge. 19 So people who suffer from stage frigh
38、t are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance. Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for a language and may lessen the risk of language problems later in life. 20 The time sp
39、ent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bond of friendship. A.Try to regain your memory by singing. B.First, it can help build up your confidence greatly. C.When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout. D.Singing helps you to strengthen your immune syst
40、em. E.For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends. F.In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice. G.So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可
41、以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There came Bryans favorite game time. He sat back on the couch (沙发) and began to 21 . As Bryan was playing, his mom walked through the room to see what he was doing. “Dont let the video game dominate you and turn you into a couch potato,” said Mom. Bryan didnt reply and 22 his eyes on t
42、he flashing television screen. He gripped (抓) his controller tightly and pushed the buttons hard. Soon, Bryans 23 began to hurt. He was having trouble moving his fingers. Bryan tried to stretch out his hand, 24 it felt like his fingers just wanted to curl back around the controller. Bryan 25 back in
43、to the couch. It was so comfortable that he felt like he was sinking deep into the cushions (靠垫). He felt a little thirsty, but it would be too much trouble to get up and 26 the game. Then Bryan thought about 27 Mom had said. Was his body really becoming part of the couch? He tried to concentrate 28
44、 his back and legs to feel where his body ended and the couch began, but he 29 feel much of anything at all. Bryan looked down at his hands.It seemed like they were stuck around the controller. Bryan felt 30 .Could he really be turning into a video game controller? Suddenly, Bryan 31 the controller
45、and made himself stand up. Bryan ran to tell his mom what had happened. “Well, at least we know that video games havent 32 your mind,” said Mom. “I think Ill take a break from video games and go outside 33 ,” said Bryan. And he did it straight away. That day Bryan got a(n) 34 and made up his mind to
46、 keep a balance between video games and suitable exercise. Otherwise a man will end up with a couch potato, or even, a 35 of video games. 21.A.eat B.watch C.play D.write 22.A.moved B.left C.kept D.closed 23.A.hand B.head C.eyes D.neck 24.A.or B.so C.but D.until 25.A.turned B.walked C.looked D.settle
47、d 26.A.sell B.pause C.start D.run 27.A.where B.which C.how D.what 28.A.on B.with C.from D.to 29.A.shouldnt B.mustnt C.wouldnt D.couldnt 30.A.worried B.disappointed C.excited D.angry 31.A.fixed B.observed C.designed D.dropped 32.A.ruined B.opened C.relaxed D.read 33.A.though B.too C.instead D.still 3
48、4.A.desire B.lesson C.belief D.challenge 35.A.suspect B.slave C.master D.loser 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Up to 82 percent of children with healthy mothers are not easy to be obese(肥胖的), according to research. A mother, 36 has a healthy weight, exercises regula
49、rly, eats a healthy diet, doesnt smoke cigarettes and 37 (drink) wine in moderation, is significantly less likely 38 (have) a fat child. And research suggests it could be more to do with nurture(养育) 39 nature, as a mothers lifestyle appears 40 (direct) linked to the health of her child. When both a
50、mother and her child follow a healthy lifestyle, the risk of obesity 41 (reduce)even more, the study of more than 24,000 children found. The study examined the medical history and lifestyles of more than 24,000 children aged nine 42 fourteen, born to almost 17,000 women in the US. Researchers studie
