1、单元质量检测(三)(时间：100 分钟 满分：120 分).阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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。AWhatsonstage. com is the UKs biggest and best online guide to the performing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on.The Lion KingMusical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film
2、taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity (成熟) Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, LondonTelephone: 087 0243 9000Date: Friday, 18 Nov.Ticket price: 37.5OliverMusical: Dickens story of a boy in a London workhou
3、se and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, Youve got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful morning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home. Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London Telephone: 020 7494 506
4、1Date: Thursday, 17 Nov.Ticket price：25, but now save 20%Jersey BoysMusical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four seasons: the bluecollar kids from New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the groups popular songs such as Big girls dont cry, Oh, w
5、hat a night and Cant take my eyes off you.Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, LondonTelephone: 087 0850 9191Date: Saturday, 19 Nov.Ticket price: 22.5Alls Well That Ends WellPlay: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess (女伯爵)Place: Shakes
6、peares Globe Theatre, Park Street, London Telephone: 020 7401 9919Date: Sunday, 20 Nov.Ticket price: 40.5语 篇 解 读 ：本 文 介 绍 了 几 部 音 乐 剧 和 戏 剧 的 演 出 信 息 。1If Mary is available on Friday, which of the following should she call to buy a ticket?A087 0850 9191 B020 7494 5061C087 0243 9000 D020 7401 9919解析：
7、选 C 细节理解题。根据几部音乐剧和戏剧的演出时间可知，只有 The Lion King 是在周五上演的，故选 C 项。2If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to _.AShakespeares Globe TheatreBLyceum TheatreCPrince Edward TheatreDTheatre Royal解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据题干中的 “buy a ticket at a discount”可定位至四部剧的票价信息，Oliver 的相关信息为“25，but now save 20%”， 上映
8、地点是 Theatre Royal, 故选 D 项。3What is the main purpose of the text?ATo show the importance of Whatsonstage. com.BTo give some information about the performing arts.CTo introduce some famous English theatres.DTo teach readers how to use the online guide.解析：选 B 写作目的题。文章开头介绍网站，紧接着介绍了四部音乐剧和戏剧详细的演出信息，包括简介、演
9、出地点及时间、票价及订票电话等，由此可推断本文主要是为了介绍几种表演艺术的相关信息。故选 B 项。B You may find it hard to believe that the nickname arose quite by accident. There was a man called “Uncle Sam”. However, not many people have ever heard of such a man. Not even most young Americans.The man was called Samuel Wilson, and was born in Ar
10、lington, Massachusetts, September 13, 1766. At the age of 14, Sam joined the American Revolutionary War, and served in the army under George Washington until the end of the war. He then moved to Troy, New York State and began a meat packing business. He earned a reputation for being honest and hardw
11、orking. He was locally respected, thus greeted as Uncle Sam Sam is short for Samuel. During a later war in 1812, Wilson gained a position inspecting meat for US Army forces, working with a man who got the governments permission to provide meat for the army. Meat supplied to the army was stamped “EAU
12、S”， showing the company (EA) and country of origin (US). According to one story, when a government official visited the company and asked about the letters, an employee humorously told him “US” was short for “Uncle Sam” Wilson. Soon soldiers were saying all Army supplies were from “Uncle Sam”After t
13、he war, a character called Uncle Sam became popular in political cartoons. He is depicted as an elderly man with white hair and a goatee beard (山羊胡). Typically he is dressed in clothing that has the same colors as the flag of the United States a top hat with red and white stripes and white stars on
14、a blue band, and red and white striped trousers.“Uncle Sam” was ready to help others and place the interest of the nation above all this was in line with the American spirit. This made the Americans consider Uncle Sam as the symbol of the USA. In 1961, Congress made a decision to recognize Uncle Sam
15、 as the national symbol. 语篇解读：本文介绍了 Uncle Sam 这个绰号的由来。介绍了 Samuel Wilson 的优良品质以及为什么 Uncle Sam 后来被用来象征美国人的精神。4What can we learn about Samuel Wilson?AHe left the army in 1812.BHe set up a company called EA.CHe had a successful meat packing business.DHe was a hero during the Revolutionary War.解析：选 C 推理判
16、断题。根据第二段的 “He then moved to Troy, New York State and began a meat packing business. He earned a reputation for being honest and hardworking.”可以推断出，C 项为正确答案。5The underlined word “depicted” in Paragraph 4 can best be replaced by “_”Aconsidered BtreatedCinterviewed Ddescribed解析：选 D 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句的上一句话可
17、以推知，画线词所在句意为：他被刻画成有着白头发和山羊胡的老人。故选 D 项。6What do we know from the text?ASamuel Wilson was once very popular in US politics.BUncle Sams good qualities show the American spirit.CSamuel Wilson like the colors of the flag of the US.D “Uncle Sam” has been the official US symbol for nearly a century.解析：选 B
18、推理判断题。根据最后一段的 “Uncle Sam was ready to help others and place the interest of the nation above all this was in line with the American spirit.”可知，Uncle Sam 的优良品质展示了美国精神。故选 B 项。7What would be the best title for the text?AWho is Uncle Sam?BWhat is the American spirit?CWhat is “EAUS” short for?DWhat is th
19、e symbol of the USA?解析：选 A 标题归纳题。文章在第一段点出主题， Uncle Sam，下文介绍了这个称呼的由来及其在美国人心目中的意义。故选 A 项。CRaising children has traditionally been a mothers role. People think that kids have to be with mothers mostly, but the modern sociology says when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems. Children a
20、bandoned or ignored by their fathers do not succeed as well as children in families where both parents are involved.At the River House in Maryland, a church community is running a program called the Mens Retreat with the purpose of helping men become better fathers. Here fathers can get parental adv
21、ice. The program is also open to children who dont have fathers in their lives. For them, the program is an opportunity to interact (互动) with male role models. Businessman Pavel says though the Mens Retreat may take up some of his time to earn money, it has been a good opportunity to spend quality t
22、ime with his son. He has realized that for boys, father is the first teacher. And the gathering is also a great chance to think about how to improve the relationship with his wife. Program organizer Victor Visotski notes that the son is going along his fathers path and learns from him. The fathers r
23、ole in a daughters life is as important as that in his sons life. A father for a daughter is a hero and he is the first man she admires. It is important that the father creates a family atmosphere filled with love, because the daughter observes the behavior of her father closely. Mr.Visotski says a
24、father must take his duties as a parent as seriously as his career. Setting aside quality time to spend with his child is a good start. 语篇解读：本文为说明文。抚养孩子历来被认为是母亲的角色。但在生活中，父亲对孩子的影响也是非常重要的。马里兰州举行的“男人的静修”活动可以帮助男人更好地扮演父亲的角色。8We can learn from the modern sociology that _.Aa fathers role in childrens life
25、is importantBa father can teach children more than a motherCraising children should be a fathers responsibilityDchildren having no fathers are less likely to succeed 解析：选 A 推理判断题。由第一段 “ . when a father is not involved in life, it leads to problems”可知，现代社会学指出，生活中缺少父亲这个角色会导致许多问题。由此可知，父亲在孩子成长过程中起着重要作用。
26、9Which of the following is TRUE about the Mens Retreat? AIt is for kids who are abandoned.BIt aims to help men relax after work.CChildren are not allowed to attend it.DIt shows men how to act as fathers well.解析：选 D 细节理解题。由第二段 “with the purpose of helping men become better fathers”可知， “男人的静修”活动的目的是帮助
27、男人成为更好的父亲。10What does Pavel think of the Mens Retreat?AIt is a waste of time and money.BIt can help him find a new job at school.CIt is a good chance for family gathering.DIt helps him become a good father and husband.解析：选 D 推理判断题。由第三段可知， Pavel 说尽管参加这个活动会占用一些赚钱的时间，但这是一个和儿子共度美好时光、思考如何改善夫妻关系的好机会。由此可知，
28、他认为这个活动不但会使他成为一个好父亲，还会成为一个好丈夫。11According to Victor Visotski, _.Aa father has little influence on his daughterBa daughter usually looks down upon her fatherCfathers must learn to balance parenting and workDfathers should play the main role in raising children解析：选 C 细节理解题。由最后一段可知， Victor Visotski 指出男
29、人要像认真工作一样认真承担起做父亲的责任。DI was on a boat racing across the open ocean off Cancuns coast. I became thrilled as I wondered what this beautiful day had in store for me. I joined one of the ecotours that headed out to sea daily and dropped tourists into the ocean with whale sharks the worlds largest fish!
30、I was fortunate enough to swim with whale sharks previously in Belize; they were hard to find and quick to leave. However, this experience would turn out to be quite different!After an hourlong ride at sea, we noticed large black fins (鱼鳍 ) appearing all around us and I knew immediately we were in f
31、or an unforgettable time! With a full boat of 10 people, we took turns plunging into the sharkfilled waters two at a time with the addition of a guide. We could immediately see enormous whale sharks swimming in every direction around us. Whale sharks are gentle giants, and it is impossible not to wo
32、nder at their amazing size and grace as they effortlessly glide through the water. These huge fish arent afraid of humans, swimming quietly right by us, and even bumping into me on a couple of occasions.The tours allowed for 15 minutes in the water at a time, rotating (使轮流) other tourists in and out
33、. On this day the waves were very strong and several of the passengers became seasick, and so did I. But I dont normally get seasickness. Luckily for me, those passengers stopped taking their turn, allowing me more time in the water!Before the tour ended we had been in the water for a couple of hour
34、s and within a few feet of dozens of whale sharks. How could the experience get any better? You might ask. How about a surprise visit from manta rays jumping out of water? Yes . giant manta rays were propelling (推动) themselves into the air for our viewing pleasure on our way back home! Some even swa
35、m by our boat and gave us a closeup view!On the way back to Cancun we ate lunch at the beautiful and slightly crowded beach of Isla Mujeres. By the time the day had ended it put my previous experience in Belize to shame this was indeed a day that had made my dreams come true.语 篇 解 读 ：本 文 是 一 篇 记 叙 文
36、 。作 者 讲 述 了 自 己 在 海 中 与 鲸 鲨 共 游 的 难 忘 经 历 。12How did the writer feel when he was on a boat racing across the open ocean off Cancuns coast?AVery frightened.BVery excited.CVery disappointed.DVery surprised.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的 “I became thrilled”可知，作者在船上的时候，他感到非常兴奋。此处 thrilled 和 very excited 同义。13H
37、ow many people plunged into the sharkfilled waters in total at a time?ATwo. BThree.CFour. DTen.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的 “we took turns plunging into the sharkfilled waters two at a time with the addition of a guide”可知，每次有两位游客外加一个向导下水。故 B 项正确。14From the third paragraph, we learn that _.Athe writer fel
38、t like staying longer in the waterBthe writer didnt become seasick on the boatCthe writer stayed in the water for 15 minutesDmany passengers became ill in the cold water解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句 “Luckily for me, those passengers stopped taking their turn, allowing me more time in the water！”可知，作者想在水中多待
39、一段时间。故 A 项正确。15We can infer that the manta ray probably refers to a_.Aseabird Bsea creatureCgentle wave Dlarge boat解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 “jumping out of water”“propelling (推动) themselves into the air . a closeup view！”等信息可以判断 manta ray 是一种海洋动物。故B 项正确。.阅读七选五(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
40、空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Investing in YourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. You may want to learn how to do it._16_ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will ga
41、in out of doing all of these things.You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. _17_ There are some other things you can do such as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.So what are some specific things you can do? _18_ It can really expand your mind, allow you t
42、o learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about the books which can help you learn a new skill, not fiction books. You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. _19_ Only in this way can you avoid being foole
43、d by some sales presentations. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you have never experienced your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation is taken into conside
44、ration. _20_ But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.AThis is just one way.BThe benefits will stay with you.CIf you arent a reader, youd better set about reading books right now.DThe more you do this, the more valuable you will be.EOf course
45、, you need to do some research before investing.FThe best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.GWhen you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.答案：1620 FACEG.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、D 四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。Those who believe that they will nev
46、er do well in a particular area probably never will. Those who believe they are not good at _21_ will forever feel unprepared. But those who believe that it is _22_ to succeed at what they attempt can surprise themselves.Adam was ready to _23_. His wife Anna, however, was less _24_. As she explained
47、 to a friend, “Adam has _25_ done anything that required physical strength. When he retires, he will sit in his easy chair and _26_ me to bring him his food.”But to Annas _27_， soon after her husband retired, he _28_ a health club. Arriving home from exercise class one night, he announced, “I _29_ f
48、or the wrestling tournament. I am going to _30_ Friday night.” Anna was shocked. “Please dont do it, Adam. Youre not in _31_. You will be so beat up that they will have to carry you home！” _32_， he couldnt be persuaded and she told him that if he wanted really to do it, she was not going to watch._33_ to her word, she stayed away as Adam wrestled. And just as she _34_， two men carried Adam home. He _35_ down on the bed, every muscle pained and wounded. _36_ she could speak, he cried out, “Dont say a(n) _37_， Anna! This is not the worst of
