高中英语 单元质量评估（四）新人教版必修4

1、单元质量评估(四)时间：100分钟分数：120分第一部分阅读理解(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。AWe have all heard these words：“just put on a happy face”or“turn that frown upside down”Can the simple act of smiling actually make us feel better?Our face is formed by a variety of rather thin bones.

2、The muscles that attach to these bones become smaller when we are happy or when we want to laugh.The resulting facial expression is universally recognized as a smile and indicates our positive emotional status.Sometimes，people present fake (假的) smiles.But how does the brain achieve both types of smi

3、les using the same facial muscles? It all depends upon which part of the brain starts the smile.If the brains dopamine neurons(多巴胺能神经元) start the smile，then the smile looks sincere.If the brains motor cortex starts the smile，in other words，if we are consciously willing ourselves to smile，then a slig

4、htly different set of facial muscles are activated.It can be difficult to describe precisely how real and fake smiles differ，but we are all very capable at knowing the difference.But can forcing yourself to smile produce the same kinds of good feelings as a real smile does?Anything that prompts the

5、release of dopamine in the brain brings pleasure.For example，cocaine and coffee both release dopamine in the brain.The release of dopamine in the front half of our brain is accompanied by a real smile.But can this process be reversed? What about putting on that happy face? Can the simple act of smil

6、ing bring pleasure? Yes.When we smile，fake or real，the contraction of the facial muscles slightly distorts (扭曲) the shape of the thin facial bones.This slight distortion in their shape leads to an increase in blood flow into the brain and then increases the release of dopamine.As a result，walking ar

7、ound all day with a smile on your face will make your mood happier.Not only will you be happier but your smile might lead to the release of dopamine in someone elses brainnow that truly shows the power of a smile.【语篇解读】我们经常说，面带微笑不仅可以让自己快乐，也会让别人感受到快乐。本文就围绕微笑是如何使人快乐的进行了论述。1When we smile sincerely，_Abo

8、nes in our face become thinBmuscles in the face become smallerCthe brains dopamine neurons stop workingDthe brains motor cortex starts to work解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The muscles that attach to these bones become smaller when we are happy or when we want to laugh.”可知，答案为B项。答案：B2What is the RIGHT order of t

9、he following actions?more blood flows into the brainsmileshape of the thin facial bones is distortedrelease of dopamineABC D解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段“When we smile.slightly distorts(扭曲)the shape of the thin facial bones.”和“.leads to an increase in blood flow into the brain and then increases the release of do

10、pamine.”可知，答案为A项。答案：A3What can we conclude from the passage?AReal and fake smiles are started by the same part of the brain.BIts hard to know the difference between real and fake smiles.CWe cant affect the release of dopamine in others brain.DWe should try to smile even though we are not very happy.

11、解析：推理判断题。根据第四段“What about putting on that happy face？Can the simple act of smiling bring pleasure？Yes.”和最后一段内容可推断，答案为D项。微笑能给我们带来快乐，所以不管高兴与否，都要面带微笑。答案：DBIn England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited.About five minutes later，the bus they wanted came along.They were just goi

12、ng to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them.People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way.Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about.The three foreigners seemed all at_sea and looked embarrassed.No

13、 one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.Learning the language of a country isnt enough.If you want to have a pleasant visit，find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of

14、 your host country.You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table.The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself.Also in India，yo

15、u might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesnt agree.But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement.Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.【语篇解读】文章以一个小故事作为开头，向我们介绍了英国人的乘车习惯，并进一步向我们介绍了不同国家的风俗习惯。5The British p

16、eople tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way，because the gentlemen _Awere foreignersBdidnt have ticketsCmade a loud noiseDdidnt line up for the bus解析：细节理解题。由第一段的“No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that.on the bus.”可知，英国人因为这三位外国人没有排队而将他们推到一边。答案：D6According

17、to the article，if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country，you should _Alearn the language of the countryBunderstand the manners and customs of the countryChave enough time and moneyDmake friends with the people there解析：细节理解题。由第二段第二句话“If you want to have a pleasant visit，find out as

18、much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country.”可知，当我们到国外旅行时，应该对目标国的风俗有所了解。答案：B7What does the underlined phrase “at sea” probably mean?ATired. BDisappointed.CPleased. DConfused.解析：词义猜测题。根据画线短语后的一句话可知，这三位外国人对英国的风俗并不知情，由此可知，当他们面对英国人当时的反应时会感到迷惑。答案：D8In India it is considered impoli

19、te _Ato use the right hand for passing food at tableBto pass food with the left handCto eat food with your handsDto help yourself at table解析：细节理解题。由第二段的“A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table.”可知，在印度用左手递食物被认为

20、是不礼貌的。答案：BCWhen I was young，I wished for a good car and a big house.That was my idea of success.I took all the advanced classes and tried to do well in the exams with my mind focused on going to a key school.I just knew that I would somehow become famous and be able to afford the car and the dream h

21、ouse.All the way through junior years，my mind was planning this beautiful future.Then in the eleventh grade，many losses changed my mind.First，one of my friends died at 16.Soon after，my greatgrandmother passed away，followed by my beloved fourthgrade teacher.These events left me not knowing what to do

22、 or where to go.Death had never touched me so closely.After a long period of emptiness，it finally struck me：life is not promised and neither is future success.Though I was attempting to achieve material success，I was not enjoying my daily life.I realized that finding inner peace, purpose and happine

23、ss will stick with me forever and that is real success.Enjoying lifes precious quirks (突发事件) makes an ordinary person more successful than a wealthy person who isnt content and takes everything for granted.The summer before senior years，my attitude changed greatly.Instead of memorizing facts，I began

24、 to learn skills.Instead of focusing on the future，I focused on today and then the blessings and successes came with it.I still get excellent grades，but now I devote weeks to studying instead of struggling for exams，and I think about the future with a deeper sense of meaning.For me，being successful

25、means truly living life each day.【语篇解读】作者在文中叙述了自己对于“成功”一词的理解发生改变的过程。8The reason why the author changed his idea of success is that_Ahe cant afford his houseBhis beloved teacher diedChe didnt know what to do or where to goDhe lost a few beloved persons in a short time解析：细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Then in the el

26、eventh grade，many losses changed my mind.First，one of my friends died at 16.Soon after，my greatgrandmother passed away，followed by my beloved fourthgrade teacher.”可知，是作者的朋友、曾祖母及四年级老师这几位自己很喜爱的人的相继去世使作者改变了想法。故选D。答案：D9According to the author，which of the following is the real success for a person?ABein

27、g famous.BTruly living life each day.CGood cars and big houses.DMaterial achievements.解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“For me，being successful means truly living life each day.”可知，在作者看来，成功意味着过好生活中的每一天。故选B。答案：B10What does the author want to tell the readers?AThe true meaning of life.BThe true meaning of studying.

28、CHow to achieve success.DHis opinion about success.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“When I was young，I wished for a good car and a big house.That was my idea of success.”和第二段中的“Then in the eleventh grade，many losses changed my mind.”及在最后一段中的“For me，being successful means truly living life each day.”可知，作者在文中告诉读者自己对于

29、“成功”一词的理解。本题选D。答案：D11According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?AThe author thinks that success is not promised.BHis teacher died before the death of his greatgrandpa.CThe author didnt do well in all the exams.DHe didnt want to take all the exams.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After a long period of

30、emptiness，it finally struck me：life is not promised and neither is future success.”可知，作者认为生活和未来的成功都不是约定好的。故选A。答案：ADMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out.Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in ever

31、y station.Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass.Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations.Use it after 9：30 am until closing on weekdays，and all

32、day on weekends and holidays.Hours_of_ServiceOpen：5 am Mon.Fri.7 am Sat.Sun.Close：midnight Sun.Thurs. 3 am Fri.Sat.nightsLast train times vary.To avoid(避免) missing the last train，please check the last train times posted in the stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change，the fare is $1.35.When pay

33、ing with a SmarTrip card，the fare is $1.25.Fares_for_Senior_/disabled_customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare.On Metrorail and Metrobus，use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card.For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards，

34、SmarTrip cards and passes，please visit MetroOpensD or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.Travel_tips(提示)Avoid riding during weekday rush periodsbefore 9：30 am and

35、between 4 and 6 pmIf you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了在一个地方旅游时需要乘坐的交通工具，以及怎样购票和服务的时间等，同时也提到了老年人和残疾人需要注意的问题。12What should you know about farecard machines?AThey start selling tickets at 9：30 amBThey are connected to change

36、 machines.CThey offer special service to the elderly.DThey make change for no more than $5.解析：根据Metrorail(地铁)部分第二段中的“Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.”可知，它只提供最多5美元的零钱兑换业务。D项中的no more than(不多于)与上句中的up to(至多有)意

37、义相近。A项的时间指的是可使用One Day Pass的开始时间，而不是机器开始卖票的时间；B项应该是否定的；C项指为老人提供特殊服务，文中没有提及此信息。答案：D13At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?AAt midnight. BAt 3 amCAt 5 am DAt 7 pm解析：根据Hours of service部分Close时间安排中“3 am.Fri.Sat.nights”可知在周六的时候，凌晨3点钟就停止服务了，因此选B项。A项中的午夜不是周六停止服务的时间；C项中的时间是服务开始的时间，不是周六的；D项在文

38、中未提及。答案：B14What is good about a SmarTrip card?AIt is convenient for old people.BIt saves money for its users.CIt can be bought at any time. DIt is sold on the Internet.解析：结合Metrobus部分中“When paying with exact change，the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip card，the fare is $1.25.”可知， 使用这个卡可以省钱，故

39、选B项。A项说的是“老人使用方便”；C项说的是“任何时间都可以购买”，D项说的是“在网上出售”，均与文章的信息不符。答案：B15Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A2029621195 B2029621100C2026377000 D2026378000解析：根据Travel tips(提示)部分最后一句“If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station，please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.”可知应

40、选A项。B项指的是了解更多服务的电话，C、D两项指的是了解更多购买卡信息的电话。答案：A第二节(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空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Symbol of friendshipFriendship is a wonderful thing to have no matter how old you are.However，it is important for teens and young adults to provide conversation，support and so much more as frien

41、ds. _16_ Actually，there are a few things that symbolize a friendly relationship._17_One of the symbols of a wonderful relationship between friends is easy conversation.When you can talk about almost anything，you are sure to be true friends.When the conversation flows easily from one topic to another

42、，this can be a symbol of friendship as well.Able to have fun_18_ No matter what you are doing，you can have a fun experience so long as you are with your friend.This is one of the best parts of friendship.Support all the timeIf your friends know they can call you anytime and you will be there for the

43、m，then this symbolizes friendship.Attentive (专心的) listening by both individualsIf you find that you listen closely to what your friend says and they do the same for you，this is another symbol of friendship._19_Share laughter and tearsAnother symbol of friendship is the ability to share both laughter

44、 and tears.A friend is someone with whom you can laugh and cry over anything._20_AGet togetherBEasy conversationCTeenagers always have difficulty in making friends.DA true friend is someone you can have a great time with.EYou feel comfortable with this person to share your special feelings.FIf you a

45、re trying to make friends，you may be wondering what symbolizes friendship.GTrue friends listen closely to each other and understand what the other person is saying.答案：16.F17.B18.D19.G20.E第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Body language is t

46、he quiet，secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks_21_than words.According to specialists，our bodies send out more_22_than we realize.In fact，nonverbal(非言语的) communication takes up about 50% of what we really_23_And body language is particularly_24_when we attempt to communicate across cul

47、tures.Indeed，what is called body language is so_25_a part of us that its actually often unnoticed.And misunderstandings occur as a result of it._26_，different societies treat the_27_between people differently.Northern Europeans usually do not like having_28_contact (接触) even with friends，and certain

48、ly not with_29_.People from Latin American countries，_30_touch each other quite a lot.Therefore，its possible that in_31_，it may look like a Latino is_32_a Norwegian all over the room.The Latino，trying to express friendship，will keep moving_33_The Norwegian，very probably seeing this as pushiness，will

49、 keep_34_which the Latino will in turn regard as_35_Clearly，a great deal is going on when people_36_And only a part of it is in the words themselves.And when parties are from_37_cultures，theres a strong possibility of_38_But whatever the situation the best_39_is to obey the Golden Rule：treat others

50、as you would like to be_40_【语篇解读】身体语言是无声的、秘密的，也是最有表达力的。当我们试图进行跨文化交流时，身体语言显得尤为重要。当参与者来自不同的文化时，很有可能会产生误解。但无论什么情况，最好的建议是遵守黄金规则：用自己想被对待的方式对待别人。21A.straighter BlouderCharder Dfurther解析：由“Actions speak louder than words.”或者“Facts speak louder than words.事实胜于雄辩。”可以推知此处选B。答案：B22A.sounds BinvitationsCfeeling

51、s Dmessages解析：句意：我们的身体发送的信息比我们意识到的更多message“信息”。答案：D23A.hope BreceiveCdiscover Dmean解析：句意：非言语的交流占据我们真正意思的50%。mean“表示(言词等)的意思”符合语境。答案：D24A.immediate BmisleadingCimportant Ddifficult解析：根据上文可知，肢体语言非常重要(important)。答案：C25A.well BfarCmuch Dlong解析：根据前文，肢体语言占据我们生活交流中的很大一部分(much)，以至于我们都经常不会去注意它。答案：C26A.For e

52、xample BThusCHowever DIn short解析：前面说误会因此产生，后文是一个实例，所以这里承上启下，用for example“比如说，例如”。答案：A27A.trade BdistanceCconnections Dgreetings解析：根据后文实例可以知道这里要说的是人与人之间的距离(distance)的问题。答案：B28A.eye BverbalCbody Dtelephone解析：由后文描述可知这里是说肢体接触的问题。答案：C29A.strangers BrelativesCneighbours Denemies解析：句意：北欧人甚至不喜欢和朋友有肢体接触，当然更不

53、喜欢和陌生人(stranger)接触了。答案：A30A.in other words Bon the other handCin a similar way Dby all means解析：与前一句对比，再参考下文，可知拉丁美洲的人恰恰相反，用on the other hand表示“相反”。答案：B31A.trouble BconversationCsilence Dexperiment解析：根据后文，应是在谈话中(in conversation)。答案：B32A.disturbing BhelpingCguiding Dfollowing解析：由后文描述的场景知，是拉丁美洲的人在跟着(fol

54、low)那个挪威人。答案：D33A.closer BfasterCin Daway解析：根据前文所说拉丁美洲人的习俗，应该是靠近(closer)来表示友好。答案：A34A.stepping forward Bgoing onCbacking away Dcoming out解析：挪威人不愿有肢体接触，一定是向后退(back away)了。答案：C35A.weakness BcarelessnessCfriendliness Dcoldness解析：拉丁美洲人一定会觉得挪威人不愿接近自己是一种不友好的、冷漠(coldness)的表现。答案：D36A.talk BtravelClaugh Dthi

55、nk解析：句意：当人们在交流、谈话的时候，很多事情在进行，包括肢体语言的交流。答案：A37A.different BEuropeanCLatino Drich解析：句意：当谈话双方来自不同(different)的文化，则很有可能会产生误解。答案：A38A.curiosity BexcitementCmisunderstanding Dnervousness解析：根据全篇谈论的内容，当谈话双方来自不同(different)的文化背景，则很有可能会产生误解(misunderstanding)，也同时与第一段的misunderstanding相对应。答案：C39A.chance BtimeCresu

56、lt Dadvice解析：句意：无论情况如何，最好的建议(advice)是：用自己想被对待的方式对待别人。答案：D40A.noticed BtreatedCrespected Dpleased解析：由上题句意知应为treated，与这句话开头的treat相对应。答案：B第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Once there lived a rich man 41._ wanted to do something for the people of his town.42._ first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town，he placed 43._ very large stone.Then he 44._ (hide) behind a tree and waited.Soon an old man came along with his cow.“Who