Units 15-16 检测题.doc

Units 15-16 检测题第一部分： 英语知识运用 （共三节，满分50分）第一节：语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。1. mysteryA. myself B. cycleC. symbol D. dye 2. conclusionA. nuclear B. successC. continue D. salute 3. proveA. continue B. moveC. glove D. control 4. frankA. function B. lightningC. conflict D. principle 5. advantageA. drug B. argueC. cigarette D. charge 第二节：单项填空（共15小题；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。6. Anyone can operate _ machine invented by Roy, but it takes some guidance to keep it under _ control.A. the; aB. a; theC. a; 不填D. the; 不填7. Sonya said she couldnt get here through all the snow. _, her cars broken down. A. StillB. Besides C. However D. Therefore8. “Oh, come on, Mary, its not that bad,” Mrs. Brown said to her crying daughter, trying to _ her.A. treat B. interest C. comfort D. satisfy9. She _ well refuse to speak to you, because shes in a very bad mood.A. will B. can C. must D. may10. It was not until 10 years later _.A. did he pay off his debtsB. he paid off his debts C. that did he pay off his debtsD. that he paid off his debts11. The plan was based on 200 face-to-face interviews _ in October and November last year.A. conducted B. to conductC. conducting D. being conducted12. I share the view _ peace can only be achieved through dialogue.A. which B. that C. where D. whose13. When night came, we lost all _ of direction and were soon completely lost.A. way B. situationC. position D. sense14. As I was sitting down to lunch, the doorbell _ ring.A. must B. need C. can D. may15. Tony! Im sorry I _ recognize you youve worn dark glasses!A. didnt B. wont C. dont D. cant16. _ seems to be no doubt about her ability to do the job. It is said that she will become a member of their team.A. There B. That C. It D. She17. Its about a ten-minute walk down the road, fifteen _. A taxi is not necessary.A. at firstB. in all C. at all D. at most 18. _ in a quieter voice, she asked her father how he would punish her.A. To continue B. ContinuedC. Continuing D. Continues19. She couldnt sleep last night, _ explains why she was in such a bad mood this morning.A. which B. for which C. when D. to which 20. Do you think therell be any tickets left for the concert?_. Youd better watch the game on TV.A. I think so B. I doubt itC. I hope not D. Im not going to第三节：完形填空（共20小题； 每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。After I taught the phonetics (语音), I allowed the students two minutes to practise by themselves. They read as loud as they could and I looked at my book and 21 at the students. Under my peace of mind, a natural smile 22 my face. I thought nobody noticed it. But when I looked up from my 23 , I felt a head looking in my direction. Meanwhile, I looked that way and caught a sweet smiling face on an about-to-dropping head. Of course, the head didnt know that I 24 its owners smile.Only just less than a minute before, our eyes 25 . Seeing that face, I suddenly realized I had the same 26 on my own face, even with my mouth tightly closed. But I thought she was just 27 with the phonetics class in which she doesnt have much interest, so I didnt give her much attention. 28 her later smiles made me understand everything. Just for her later smiles, my 29 were about to wet and my heart of a class master was too warm and again a tiny smile 30 on my face.That was the 31 girl student who wrote a diary weeks ago telling me she had noticed that I didnt 32 for a long time and asking me whether I was 33 by all this hard work and had already lost my faith in them. She also asked me to tell my 34 , saying that she might be able to give me some solutions. She even used an amusing 35 illustrating (阐明) to me the 36 “courage” was the courage to tell others whats right on your 37 .I remembered I finished her diary with both a good 38 to myself and yet a heavy heart. I laughed because I was 39 by the story. I felt heavy because my work was always there 40 me and also because I was moved by her consideration. 21. A. usually B. rapidlyC. occasionally D. closely22. A. crossed B. rushedC. cleared D. burst 23. A. foot B. book C. position D. way24. A. managed B. gave C. held D. caught25. A. met B. closed C. narrowed D. watered26. A. feeling B. expressionC. emotion D. excitement 27. A. equipped B. connected C. bored D. filled 28. A. Therefore B. Yet C. Even D. Instead29. A. tears B. lessons C. diaries D. eyes30. A. appeared B. turned C. disappeared D. blew31. A. fair B. only C. very D. single32. A. work B. smile C. read D. weep33. A. taken in B. turned downC. kept up D. worn out34. A. experiences B. families C. troubles D. answers35. A. story B. ad C. mark D. match36. A. simple B. real C. rare D. obvious37. A. hand B. side C. mind D. table 38. A. cry B. whisper C. sleep D. laugh39. A. convinced B. surprised C. amused D. shocked40. A. encouraging B. worrying C. inspiring D. demanding第二部分：阅读理解（共25小题；第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ASome popular expressions are a mystery. No one is sure how they developed. One of these is the expression “carry a chip on your shoulder”. A person with a chip on his shoulder is a problem for anybody who must deal with him. He seems to be expecting trouble. A chip is a small piece of something. How did this chip get on a persons shoulder? Well, experts say the expression appears to have been first used in the United States more than one hundred years ago. One writer believes that the expression might have come from an old saying. The saying warns against striking too high, or a chip might fall into your eye. That could be good advice. If you strike high up on a tree with an axe, the chip of wood that is cut off will fall into your eye. Later, in the US, some people would put a real chip on their shoulder as a test. They wanted to start a fight. They would wait for someone brave enough to try to hit it off. The word chip appears in a number of special American expressions. Another is “a chip off the old block”. This means that a child is exactly like a parent.This expression goes back at least to the early sixteen hundreds. The British writer George Colman wrote these lines in 1762. “Youll find him his fathers own son, I believe. A chip off the old block, I promise you!”The word chip can also be used in a threatening way to someone who is suspected of wrongdoing. An investigator may say, “Were going to let the chips fall where they may.” This means the investigation is going to be complete and honest. It is also a warning that no one will be protected from being found guilty. 41. If a child is very naughty and always causes trouble, he _.A. lets the chips fall where they mayB. is a chip off the old blockC. has a chip on his shoulderD. is the chip of wood that is from a tree42. If a just policeman is looking into a case, he will _.A. let the chips fall where they mayB. be a chip off the old blockC. carry a chip on his shoulderD. use the chip of wood43. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. People are uncertain about the origins of some popular expressions. B. “Carry a chip on the shoulder” was first used in the US 200 years ago.C. The American writer George Colman was the first to use “a chip off the old block”.D. The expressions relating to “chip” first appeared in British English.44. What is mainly discussed in the passage?A. Popular expressions in the US.B. Expressions relating to old sayings.C. The writers favorite expressions.D. Some expressions relating to “chip”.BYoung Inventors Demonstrations and Awards!Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th of March Come on down to Peoples Square and meet tomorrows famous scientists! Demonstrations will take place on the stage in East Mall from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm on Saturday and from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm on Sunday. Find out who will be the Young Inventor of the Year. Awards will be presented at 4:00 pm on Sunday.Tired of gardening?Ten-year-old John Tan has the perfect answer to your problem. Come and see him demonstrate his super weed-master. No more weeding for you to do!No time to walk the dog?Dogs will love 11-year-old Jan Samosir. Her Hot Dog Walking Machine allows you to walk your dog from the comfort of your chair. Your dog will think it is out for a walk in the park.Do you have problematic hair?Solving your hair difficulties is as easy as ABC for nine-year-old Tina Rahmat. Her Shampoo Mate will massage (按摩), shampoo and condition your hair in just 10 minutes!Is your handwriting illegible (难以辨认的)?Ten-year-old Jay Brazil has invented a perfect penholder that will give you more control over your writing. Children, your teachers will be proud of you!Are you bugged (烦扰) by bugs (虫子)?Suffer no more. The safe, powerful insect repellent (驱虫剂) developed by Jenny Neo, Bug Off, can simply be added to the water in your washing machine. The bugs will avoid you, but not your friends! The repellent has no smell for humans!Come along and join in the fun. There are prizes to be won!45. At what time do the demonstrations begin on Sunday?A. 10:00 am. B. 4:00 pm.C. 11:30 am. D. 1:30 pm.46. If you are bothered by mosquitoes, whose invention will probably help you?A. John Tans. B. Jenny Neos. C. Tina Rahmats. D. Jan Samosirs.47. According to the text, Jay Brazils invention _.A. helps walk your dog B. improves your handwritingC. makes gardening easier D. keeps your hair straight48. We can learn from the text that _.A. the demonstrations will last a weekB. awards will be presented on Sunday morningC. Jenny Neo is ten years oldD. Bug Off is safe and effectiveCThe deadly tornadoes had swept through Greenville, Kentucky, just days before. But when the bright yellow bus pulled up beside the temporary Red Cross and FEMA stations, parents and kids alike perked up at the sight of the portrait on its side a laughing baby boy whos giving the thumbs-up sign.“Mommy,” shouted one child, “I want to go on the bus with the happy boy!” Inside, the kids descended on (涌向) crayons, toys, DVDs, and games anything to distract (使注意力转移) them from the memories of howling winds and falling trees. The bus can accommodate up to 30 kids and targets children ranging in age from 3 to 12. “Its incredible. It turned out to be more than what I ever could have possibly imagined,” says Kathryn Martin, 29, who had driven the bus more than 70 miles, from Evansville, Indiana. “Its serving its purpose, and thats probably the biggest reward. The children can be kids again.” The self-contained mobile recreation unit is named for Martins little boy, C. J., who was killed along with two other family members when a tornado struck Evansville on Nov. 6, 2005. He was two years old. In May 2006, after a tornado struck Otwell, Indiana, Martin and a friend headed to the scene. She spent the day with a family who had lost their home, comforting the kids simply by coloring with them. “From then on,” says Martin, who is married with three children, “we knew we had to do something.” The plan for C. J.s Bus was first presented to the public the day before the one-year anniversary of the Evansville tornado. After donations of more than $120,000, C. J.s Bus was launched in August 2007 and two months later made its first voyage to Owensboro, Kentucky, for tornado relief. C. J.s Bus was the first disaster response mobile day care unit in the nation. It was designed to fill the gap between the time a disaster occurs and a volunteer organization can set up a child care center in a building in a stricken area. Typically, Martin says, that takes about two weeks. However, the use of C. J.s Bus could be limited by the distance to a disaster, such as in the case of tornado-stricken Northwood, North Dakota. “. but we werent able to go . We just sent items to Northwood,” Martin said. “My goal was to have more buses strategically located around the U.S. that could respond to disasters.” 49. The underlined phrase “perked up” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by _.A. cheered up B. grew up C. set out D. wore out 50. According to the passage, C. J.s Bus was launched to _.A. offer food and drink to storm victims B. provide child care in disaster areas C. teach primary school children how to give first aidD. educate homeless children and youths 51. When did people get to know Martins idea of C. J.s Bus? A. In November 2005. B. In May 2006. C. In November 2006. D. In October 2007.52. When Northwood was hit by a tornado, C. J.s Bus didnt go there because _.A. there was no financial support B. there were no trained volunteers C. the tornado was very weak D. it was too far awayDIf youre a fly fishing beginner, you are most likely interested in learning the correct techniques and finding the easiest way to get started. Fly fishing is a very old sport. Many historians believe that the sport of fly fishing dates back as far as the 2nd century. Some say that modern fly fishing, as we know it today, originated in Scotland and Northern England where the rivers are rocky and fast. Whatever the case may be, the sport of fly fishing is becoming more and more popular now than ever before. When you fly fish, you are using lures (鱼饵) known as flies. These flies are made from fur, foam (泡沫) and even feathers that are colored so that they appear to look like the real bugs. For the fly fishing beginner, premade flies are relatively cheap to purchase and the quickest way to get started. However if you are interested in the art of tying your own flies, there are many kits (成套工具) available. There are fly tying kits for the beginner that will guide you step by step through the complete tying process. You will be creating your own works of art. The second thing that the fly fishing beginner needs to have is the right fly rod (杆). Fly fishing rods are longer than bait casting fishing rods. This is due largely to the fact that the casting technique is different for fly fishing. If you are a fly fishing beginner, it is a good idea to practice some of the basic casting techniques used before going out on your very first fly fishing expedition. You could learn these techniques by reading a beginners guide to fly fishing or by finding a local fly shop that is offering casting classes. By taking classes or just by practicing you can learn the correct techniques to cast the fly line properly. One of the things you have to remember as a beginner is that when fly fishing you will be casting the line instead of the lure.53. According to the passage, fly fishing _.A. is said to have a history of more than 1,800 yearsB. is becoming less popular than ever beforeC. is quite easy to learn D. is a new kind of sport54. We can learn from the second paragraph that _.A. fly fishing rods are shorter than bait casting fishing rods B. real bugs are often used as lures for fly fishingC. premade flies are very expensiveD. fly fishing beginners can make flies by themselves55. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?a. Practicing the basic casting techniques for your first-time fly fishing.b. Reading a beginners guide to fly fishing.c. Casting the lure instead of the line when fly fishing.d. Attending casting classes.e. Choosing the right fly rod.A. a, b, cB. a, b, dC. b, c, d D. a, c, e56. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The history of fly fishingB. Fly fishing is becoming popularC. The beginners guide to fly fishingD. How to make your own fliesELONDON, Jun. 4, 2008 (Reuters) Speeches and a scientific meeting next month will kick off 18 months of events to celebrate the influence and lasting legacy (遗产) of Charles Darwin, whose theories on evolution are still causing waves 150 years later.It was on July 1, 1858 that papers on the development of animals by Darwin and fellow scientist Alfred Wallace were presented to the Linnean Society in London representing the cream (精华) of scientific knowledge. They didnt go down well.“There was very little reaction in the room,” Linnean Society librarian Lynda Brooks said on Wednesday. “But the real anger didnt begin until Darwin published On the Origin of Species the following year”.On July 1 this year the society, which still prides itself as the repository (智囊) of natural history expertise in Britain, will hold a meeting to discuss how much scientific understanding of the controversial (有争议的) theories has developed since then.The celebrations will cover three significant events in the life of the shy, retiring scientist who shook the world. February 2009 will be the 200th anniversary of Darwins birth and the following November will be the 150th anniversary of the publication of “Origin”.Darwin, k