2019_2020学年高中英语Unit4Makingthenews测评.docx

Unit 4 Making the news测评(主题语境:人与自我做人与做事)(时间:120分钟满分:150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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前,你都有5秒钟的时间阅读题目;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话仅读一遍。M:I think Ill have ice cream for dessert.What would you like to have?W:The chocolate cake looks delicious to me.But I want to lose weight.1.What dessert will the man order?A.Ice cream.B.A chocolate cake.C.Nothing.答案:AW:Do you have any plans for this weekend,John?M:Im actually supposed to go out of town with my parents.Its my dads birthday,and they invited my sister and I to go skiing with them.W:Oh,that sounds nice! I was going to ask you if you wanted to go to the movies with me.M:How about next weekend?2.What will the man do this weekend?A.Go to the movies with the woman.B.Celebrate his sisters birthday.C.Go skiing with his parents and his sister.答案:CM:Josie,would you mind helping me paint my bedroom tomorrow? My brother was going to help me,but he broke his arm yesterday.I will make your lunch.W:Of course I will help you.Oliver,I am sorry to hear about your brothers arm.I hope he feels better soon.3.What does the man ask the woman to do?A.Help him paint his bedroom.B.Make lunch for him.C.Take care of his brother.答案:AM:How do you figure out the fare?W:Well,the first five kilometers are $5,and every extra kilometer costs you $3.4.Who is the woman?A.A waitress.B.A doctor.C.A driver.答案:CW:Do you have any experience doing this kind of work,Mr.Jacobs?M:Im afraid I dont,madam,but Ive always been interested in this type of work and I have a lot of other experience,as you can see from my rsum.5.What is the man doing?A.Having an interview.B.Talking with his boss.C.Writing a rsum (简历).答案:A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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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。M:Hello,madam! What can I do for you?W:My feet hurt.I think I need some new shoes.M:What size do you wear?W:The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago,and at that time,I was a 7.M:Well,once you get into your twenties,your feet stop growing,so you are probably still a 7.But lets measure them just in case.W:OK.so,what does it say?M:Well,it looks like youre an 8.No wonder your feet have been hurting you.Youve been wearing shoes that are one size too small!6.What size shoes did the woman wear last year?A.6.B.7.C.8.答案:B7.Why have the womans feet been hurting?A.Her shoes were the wrong size.B.She walked too much each day.C.Her shoes were of very low-quality.答案:A听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。W:Whew! Thanks for stopping.Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.M:No worries.Where to?W:Im going to Fifth Avenue and East 22nd Street.No rush at all,though.M:Well,thats good because it looks like were not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute!W:Well,thats what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour.Im one of the lucky ones.Usually,I would have an appointment around this time,but today I get to go home early!M:Thats great,madam.Ill try to get you home as early as possible.8.Where is the woman going?A.To her house.B.To an appointment.C.To West 22nd Street.答案:A9.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The woman is in a rush.B.It is going to rain soon.C.The traffic is heavy at the moment.答案:C听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。W:OK,thats a cut! Lets take it from the top,everyone.M:What was the problem that time?W:The feeling was all wrong,Mike.She is telling you that she doesnt want to see you anymore,but I want to get more anger from you.Youre acting hurt and sad,but thats not how your character would act in this situation.M:But Jason and Laura have been together for three years.Dont you think his reaction would be one of both anger and sadness?W:At this point,I think he would react the way most guys would,and then later on,we would see his real feelings.M:Im not so sure about that.W:Lets try it my way,and you can see how you feel when youre saying your lines.After that,if it still doesnt feel right,we can go back to the drawing board.10.Who are the speakers?A.Girlfriend and boyfriend.B.Teacher and student.C.Director and actor.答案:C11.How does the man appear to the woman? A.Hurt.B.Mad.C.Happy.答案:A12.What does the woman want the man to do? A.Express his sad feelings.B.Show more anger.C.Take a break.答案:B听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。W:Hey,welcome to Berlin! Its great to see you again.M:Yeah,good to see you too! Have you been waiting here at the station long?W:Only fifteen minutes.But lets get out of this cold and go to my apartment! How are you feeling after that long bus ride?M:Ah,it wasnt too bad.It was only nineteen hours.W:Thats crazy! You could have flown here from London for 60 euros,and it would only have taken an hour and a half.Was it really worth all that time,just to save a bit of money?M:Well,it was a pretty uncomfortable ride,to be honest.The bus was starting to smell toward the end of it,and there was a guy next to me who was breathing really loudly while he was sleeping.But the reason I took the bus was because its more environmentally friendly than flying.W:I think its great you want to help the environment.But you look so exhausted right now.I just think you should be a little more careful with your health.M:Well,I wasnt expecting the bus to be so unpleasant.But youre right.Next time I visit you,Ill probably fly.13.Where did the woman meet the man? A.At the Berlin bus station.B.At the London bus station.C.At the womans apartment.答案:A14.How long was the mans trip? A.An hour and a half.B.Nine hours.C.Nineteen hours.答案:C15.Why did the man choose to take a bus? A.To save money.B.To enjoy the country view.C.To be environmentally friendly.答案:C16.What did the woman say about the man? A.He didnt look well.B.He could have taken a faster bus. C.He should care more about the environment.答案:A听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。Welcome back to Modern Parenting.Weve already talked about being open and honest with your kids,but there is one thing that all good parents do,and its surprisingly simple:read to your kids.Studies show that children are better prepared for school and tend to get better grades later on if their parents make a habit of reading to them from a young age.One study from Harvard University found that the number of books in the home was the single biggest factor related to success in school,more than the education or income of the parents! Reading is fun,and it can be an important part of relaxing at bedtime.Best of all,it gives parents an opportunity to communicate with their children and teach them about the world.Its never too early to start reading to your children.Many parents buy books for their kids long before they can talk,and some even start reading to their children before they are born! Trips to the library or the bookstore can be fun activities for young families to do together.So parents,if youre wondering what to do with your kids tonight,remember:All you need is a good book! Thats all for Modern Parenting.This is Lesley,on 1057 FM,saying good night.17.Who is the speaker?A.A TV host.B.A radio host.C.A professor.答案:B18.What did the Harvard study find? A.Fast readers get the best grades.B.Parents education is important to kids success. C.More books at home means success in school.答案:C19.According to the speaker,what is the best part of reading? A.Its a fun activity.B.Its relaxing at bedtime.C.Its a great way to communicate.答案:C20.When should parents start to read to their kids?A.As early as possible.B.When their kids learn to speak.C.As soon as their kids can hold a book.答案:A第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ALift Evry VoiceLillian M.Whitlow$34.99 hardcover|$23.99 softcover|$3.99 ebookLillian M.Whitlows Lift Evry Voice is a collection of short biographies(传记) of several African-Americans in history who have provided America with their great gifts in music,sports,art,literary(文学的) works,theatre and other fields.It Came by LossBill McCausland$34.99 hardcover|$23.99 softcover|$3.99 ebookIt Came by Loss is a story about Pete Gordon and his struggles after the death of his mother,the disastrous death of his friend and how he was able to rise from these bad experiences.The Making of a PhysicianHarry L.Graber,M.D.F.A.C.C.$29.99 hardcover|$19.99 softcover|$3.99 ebookThis book was written to help readers develop a greater appreciation of their own environmental experiences and consider them as influences in the-decision-making of their lives.It has a message to encourage others to pursue(追求) a medical profession(职业).The Special and the OrdinaryDavid Clapham$26.95 hardcover|$16.95 softcover|$3.99 ebookThe Special and the Ordinary shares the unusual story of two young people as they come of age and step into the future,each with a different idea on what it means to be true to themselves.iUniverse gave The Special and the Ordinary the Editors Choice award.21.What can we learn about Lift Evry Voice?A.It presents influential African-Americans in history.B.It is about American culture and sports.C.It centres on classical literature.D.It is a musicians biography.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据Lift Evry Voice部分中的“Lift Evry Voice is a collection of short biographies of several African-Americans in history.and other fields”可知,Lift Evry Voice是一本收集了许多为美国做出卓越贡献的非裔美国人的传记集。22.Whats the authors purpose of writing The Making of a Physician?A.To show people how to make right decisions.B.To share his environmental protection stories.C.To encourage people to practice medicine.D.To describe his life experiences.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据The Making of a Physician部分中的“It has a message to encourage others to pursue a medical profession.”可知,The Making of a Physician旨在鼓励人们考虑将医生作为自己未来的职业。23.Which book earned the Editors Choice award?A.Lift Evry Voice.B.It Came by Loss.C.The Making of a Physician.D.The Special and the Ordinary.答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据The Special and the Ordinary部分中的“iUniverse gave The Special and the Ordinary the Editors Choice award.”可知应选D项。BEach year,the women of Olney,England,and Liberal,Kansas,have an unusual “pancake racing”.This tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday,1445,in Olney.Shrove Tuesday is the day before the Christian season of Lent begins.It is said that in 1445,an Olney woman was making pancakes.She suddenly heard the church(教堂) bells ring,signaling the beginning of the Shrove Tuesday service.Realizing that she was going to be late for church,she raced out the door still wearing her apron(围裙) and headscarf and holding her frying pan(锅) with a pancake in it.Olney women continue this tradition more than 500 years later.In 1950,a person of Liberal wanted his town to join in Olney Pancake Race.He made some phone calls to Olney to set up a friendly competition,and the people of Olney accepted the challenge.The rules are simple.Racers must wear the traditional headscarf and apron.They have to flip(抛) the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side.After the race,there are Shrove Tuesday church services.Then Liberal and Olney connect through a video call to compare race times and announce a winner.In both towns,the races have grown into larger festivals.Olneys festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast.Liberals festival lasts four days and includes a parade,a great show,and eating competitions.Although the womens race is still the main event,both towns now hold races for boys and girls of all ages.Emma Evans,14,was the winner of her age groups race in Liberal last year.She wore an apron that her grandma made for her and used a pan passed down to her from her older brother.Her family cheered her on from the sidelines.“Its a family tradition,”Emma says.“And there are only two places in the world that compete against each other in a race like this,so it feels special.”24.What do we know about Olney Pancake Race?A.It was founded by a cook.B.It was started during Lent.C.It is a centuries-old tradition.D.It has been held every year since 1445.答案:C解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday,1445,in Olney.”可知,这项传统据说已经有数百年的历史了。25.What do the competitors have to do during pancake racing?A.Wear their formal clothes.B.Throw and catch the pancake.C.Hand the pancake to another.D.Eat the pancake while running.答案:B解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“They have to flip the pancake in the air so that it flips and lands back in the pan on the other side.”可知,选手在参加薄饼赛跑时,要抛起自己锅里的薄饼,让它在空中颠一个个儿,并接住它。26.Different from Olneys festival,Liberals festival .A.lasts only one dayB.has more varied activitiesC.holds different races for boysD.starts with a delicious breakfast答案:B解析:推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“Olneys festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast.Liberals festival lasts four days and includes a parade,a great show,and eating competitions.”可知,Liberal的节日活动要比奥尔尼的更加丰富。27.How does Emma look at pancake racing?A.It is family-friendly.B.It is quite competitive.C.It should be internationalized.D.It should provide aprons for racers.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“She wore an apron that her grandma made for her and used a pan passed down to her from her older brother.Her family cheered her on from the sidelines.”以及最后一段的内容可知,Emma认为这项比赛是一个家族的传统,她穿着祖母为她亲手缝制的围裙,拿着哥哥传给她的锅,并在比赛时受到全家人的鼓励,由此可知,薄饼赛跑对她来说是一个全家共同参与的比赛。CAt times Marty made it sound too easy.On a visit to his home I heard him say,“People need to decide to be happy.”I pressed him.“What do you mean by that?” His face took on a skeptical look.“You have to ask me?” At that moment I felt a little foolish.Complex human problems,at least to me,often prevent people from being happy.To Marty it was a matter of common sense.I wondered,“What was I missing?”That night Marty told me a story that was very personal for him.I knew Marty and Mickey had four children.I didnt know there had been a fifth.She was their second child.She died shortly after birth.“The funeral director was a super guy,” Marty said.“He knew we didnt have any money,but he told us he would take care of our little girl.He went out and built a wood casket (小盒) for her.”Martys voice started to break.“He only charged us five dollars.Its stuff like that.You can look for the good in people and youll find the good.You can look for the bad in people and youll find the bad.”I didnt know what it was like to grow up poor.Martys life was filled with minimum-wage jobs,borrowing on insurance policies,and working overtime to make a little more money.In my lifetime I had seen people in similar circumstances grow angry.Bitterness took hold of their lives and choked them.“I never had much money,and I dont think I ever will,” Marty said.“People think they need to have a lot of things to make them happy.They ought to look around and see whats really important.” When Marty looked around,he saw the most beautiful girl in the world as his wife,four children who loved him,a home he took pride in,and a job that made him feel alive.He was happy because,in his mind,he had it all.28.The underlined word “skeptical” in the text can be replaced by “”. A.embarrassedB.curiousC.disappointedD.doubtful答案:D解析:词义猜测题。此句的句意为“他的脸上呈现出怀疑的表情”。联系上下文可知skeptical这个词的意思是“怀疑的”。故选D项。29.Marty shared one of his personal stories to .A.tell the author he experienced something sadB.prove the funeral director was a good personC.tell the author to find the goodness in lifeD.help those who gave him a hand once答案:C解析:细节理解题。通读全文可知,作者是通过Marty的故事告诉我们,即使生活很艰难,但生活中还是有一些美好的东西等着我们去发现。故选C项。30.What does the author learn from Marty?A.Everyone needs to live a hard life.B.Everyone can choose to be happy.C.Never let others affect your mood.D.Complex problems can become simple.答案:B解析:推理判断题。根据文章第一段的“People need to decide to be happy.”可知,作者从Marty的故事中可以学到:无论在任何时候,我们都可以选择让我们高兴起来。故选B项。31.What would be the best title for the text?A.The Source of HappinessB.The Pleasure of LifeC.The Importance of FamilyD.The Meaning of Kindness答案:A解析:主旨大意题。由全文可知,这篇文章主要讲的是快乐的源泉。快乐是要靠自己去发现、去寻找的。故选A项。DThe best reporters I know are bright,persistent,honest,curious and courageous.If you asked them to explain their success,this is what they might say:Helen:A good reporter is a generalist,able to deal with a number of topics and talk with a variety of people.He or she can see the unusual,the ironic(讽刺的)in the everyday things.She can think through all the possibilities and organize a large amount of information to find the important parts.Jack:A good reporter is quick.Once he is assigned a story,he goes after it.He makes the calls and keeps trying if he doesnt make contact.Besides,a good reporter is curious.He or she takes pleasure in the new,and in the old,in the history or previous examples that got us where we are.He enjoys reading and appreciates the details.Susan:A good reporter is pleasant.She adopts a friendly nature with those she meets.She is a grateful guest,with a belief in the basic goodness of people.She conveys to those she meets that she is tolerant of them and their ideas,even though she does not like them or what they stand for.Tom:A good reporter is honest.He seeks the truth and acts independently.He does what he says hes going to do,and doesnt do things he promised to avoid.He returns his calls,and hes willing to say no.Hes obsessed with accuracy and double checks his facts with call-backs.He sees both sides to every issue.Richard:As John Franklin,reporter,author and teacher,said,“Back w