河北省邢台市高中英语Unit2TheOlympicGames单元检测卷新人教版.docx

Unit 2 The Olympic Games阅读理解ASport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be mentally challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for youngathletes(运动员). Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological,and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable. The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how tocooperate with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters cangreatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents and coaches criticisms to heartand find aflaw(缺陷) in themselves. Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport participation does not becomework for children. The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process oflearning the sport and other life lessons. In todays youth sport setting, young athletes may beworrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game,many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and find fault with youngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates thatpositive reinforcement motivates and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. Again, criticism can create high levels of stress, which can lead to burnout.1. An effective way to prevent the burnout of young athletes is _.A. to make sports less competitiveB. to make sports more challengingC. to reduce their mental stressD. to increase their sense of success2. According to the passage sport is positive for young people because _.A.it can help them learn more about societyB.it teaches them how to set realistic goals for themselvesC.it enables them to find flaws in themselvesD.it can provide them with valuable experiences3. According to the passage parents and coaches should _.A.help children to win every gameB.pay more attention to letting children enjoy sportsC.enable children to understand the positive aspect of sportsD.train children to cope with stress4. The authors purpose in writing the passage is _.A.to persuade young children not to worry about criticismB.to stress the importance of positive support to childrenC.to discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragementD.to teach young athletes how to avoid burnoutBAs traditional Chineseart, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was foundin China 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant（移民）in America, is trying to bring this art back to life. One Saturday in 2014, Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it. Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms Woo went to America after she finished collage in 2008. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote（宣传）Chinese paper cutting. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities.“It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it.Maybe it will make this art more popular.”Woo said. From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of peoples life. Ms Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it. Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.5. What did Ms Woo do in 2014？ A. She won the secondprize in a national painting and art competition. B. She was invited to many activities to show paper cutting. C. She held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. D. She took part in an activity to promote Chinese paper cutting.6. Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting . A. when she was fourteen B. after she got to America C. when she was in college D. after she finished college7. In the passage, the writer thinks the art of paper cutting is now. A. very popular in America B. very popular in China C. for people who know about it D. in danger of disappearingCSports are all about change. A team gets better. A kid practices more and swims a personal best or learns a new move on the basketball court. In 2006, two things happened that got me thinking about changein sports and in life.One of them is tennis champion Andre Agassi, who retired in 2006. Agassi was a terrific player who won 60 titles, including eight major championships(冠军称号). But his greatest accomplishment（成就）might have been how much he changed during his career.When he was young, Agassi was a show off who seemed to care only about himself. He didnt train very hard, but he won matches because of his tremendous（极大的） talent.Eventually, though, injuries and his bad attitude caught up with him. He fell from No.1 in the world ranking to No.141.So Agassi changed. He trained harder and became a world-class player again. More importantly, he changed as a person. He was nicer to fans and opponents（对手）. He stopped thinking just about himself and started thinking about others. Through his Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, he raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged kids around his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. He even started a school, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, for at-risk kids.At the start of a new year, lots of people promise themselves they will change. They might vow to get in good physical shape, do better in school or be nicer to others.Changes such as those can be difficult. But they do happen. Just remember Andre Agassi: It wasnt easy, but he changed, and changed for the better.8. According to the writer, which of the following may be the greatest achievement for Agassi?A. He once ranked No.1 in the world rankings. B. He won 60 titles.C. He changed much during his career. D. He won 8 major championships.9. What does the underlined work “vow” in the 6th paragraph probably mean?A. promise. B. agree. C. wish. D. prove.10. What do you know about Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation?A. It is intended to help at-risk kids. B. It is a charity school set up by Agassi.C. Some disadvantaged kids can get help from it.D. Agassi runs it with his prize money.11. What might be talked about in the paragraphs following this passage?A. What achievements Agassi has madeafter he changed for the better.B. How we can change for the better.C. Another thing happened in life that got the writer thinking about change.D. Some assessments(评价) about Agassi from different people.DYoumaythinkthatsailingisadifficultsport,butitisreallynothardtolearnit.Youdonotneedtobestrong.Butyouneedtobequick.Andyouneedtounderstandafewbasicrulesaboutthewind.First,youmustaskyourself,“Whereisthewindcomingfrom?Isitcomingfromaheadorbehindorfromtheside?”Youmustthinkaboutthisallthetimeontheboat.Thewinddirectiontellsyouwhattodowiththesail.Letsstartwiththewindblowingfromthebehind.Thismeansthewindandtheboataregoinginthesamedirection.Thenyoumustalwayskeepthesailoutsidetheboat.Itshouldbeata90angle(角度)totheboat.Thenitwillcatchthewindbest.Ifthewindisblowingfromtheside,itisblowingacrosstheboat.Inthiscase,youmustkeepthesailhalfwayoutsidetheboat.Itshouldbeata45angletotheboat.Itneedstobeoutfarenoughtocatchthewind,butitshouldntflap（摆动）Itshouldntlooklikeonaflagpole.Ifitisflapping,itisprobablyouttoofar,andtheboat willslowdown.Sailingintothewindisnotpossible.Ifyoutry,thesailwillflapandtheboatwillstop.Youmaywanttogointhatdirection.Itispossible, butyou cantgoinastraightline.Youmustgofirstinonedirectionandtheninanother. Thisiscalledtacking.Whenyouaretacking,youmustalwayskeepthesailinsidetheboat.12.Whatshouldyouconsiderfirstwhilesailing?A.Sailorsstrength.B.Wavelevels. C.Winddirections.D.Sizeofsails.13.Whatdoestheword“It”underlinedinParagraph4referto?A.Theboat. B.Thewind. C.Thesail. D.Theangle.14.Whatdoyouhavetodowhensailingagainstthewind?A.Moveinastraightline. B.Allowthesailtoflap.C.Lowerthesail. D.Tacktheboat.15.Wherecanyouprobablyfindthetext?A.Inapopularmagazine. B.Inatouristguidebook. C.Inaphysicstextbook. D.Inanofficialreport.七选五The Science of Risk-SeekingSometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 16 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 17 As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why arent we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 18 No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 19 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risks as well.20 For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active. As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, well continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.AIt all depends on your character.BThose are the risks you should jump to take.CBeing better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.DThus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.EThis is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.FHowever, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.GNew brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.完形填空Until 1954 it was thought that no man could run one mile in less than four minutes. As years _21_,the record came closer and closer to four minutes and Roger Bannister, a young English_22_, began tobelieve he might_23_this almost magic barrier. It was a cold afternoon on May 6th, 1954, when Bannister knew he had a_24_chance. Bannister had been_25_hard and was very fit, but the weather conditions were a real_26_to him. Describing the_27_ later, Bannister said, On the way to the track the wind blew strongly. As I_28_ for the start I glanced at the flag. It moved_29_ now. This was the moment when I made my decision. The gun fired. My legs_30_ to meet no resistance, as if I was_31_ forward by some unknownforce. The noise from the faithful _32_ gave me greater strength. I felt the_33_ of a lifetime had come. I was driven on by a _34_ of fear and pride. My body had long since used up all its energy_35_ it went on running just the same. This was the critical moment when my legs were strong enough to carry me over the last few yards as they_36_ could have done in previous years. When I leapt at(冲向 )the _37_tape, l fell, almost _38_ . I knew I had done it, even before I_39_ the time. The announcement came, Result of the one mile Time, three minutes the rest was _40_ in the noise of excitement. 21. A. passed along22. A. coach23. A. defeat24. A. real25. A. competing26. A. eagerness27. A. accident28. A. did up29. A. safely30. A. seemed31. A. dragged32. A. mass33. A. moment34. A. concentration35. A. so36. A. never37. A. .starting38. A. unconcerned39. A. offered40. A. stuckB. passed downB. athleteB. moveB. luckyB. trainingB. pleasureB. eventB. made upB. heavilyB. usedB. drawnB. residentsB. periodB. collectionB. butB. everB. lastingB. unconsciousB. toldB. involvedC. went byC. captainC. beatC. seriousC. fightingC. reliefC. issueC. put upC. thinlyC. happenedC. pulledC. crowdC. whileC. combinationC. orC. evenC. finishingC. unknownC. announcedC. lostD. went overD. judgeD. breakD. falseD. attendingD. worryD. topicD. lined upD. gentlyD. hadD. pushedD. teamD. dateD. classificationD. asD. stillD. runningD. unnoticedD. heardD. spread语法填空Do you know when the ancient Olympic Games 41 (start)? It is said that they started in 766 BC. From then on thousands of 42_(compete) from all over the world take part in them every four years for gold medals and glory for their homeland . Perhaps you have already known that the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for the five continents and the motto of the Olympic is 43_ (swift), Higher and Stronger. As we all know, its not only a great 44 (responsible) but also 45 great honour for Beijing to be chosen to host the Olympic Games. 46 (make) the 2008 Beijing Olympics successful, a special village was built for the athletes and other peop