2单元卷(1) Unit2　English around the world

1、Unit2 English around the world第卷第一部分 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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答相关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What does the man ask the woman to do?AWish him a nice trip.BGive him some good news.CGive his regards to her family.2What time will the two

2、speakers meet?AAt 8：40. BAt 9：00. CAt 9：20.3How is the food at the restaurant according to the woman?AThe food is very good.BThe food is not expensive there.CThe food is not fast but its cheap.4Who does the woman ask for help?AA waiter. BA salesclerk. CA policeman.5What are they talking about?AThey

3、are talking about their new room.BThey are talking about smoking.CThey are talking about a kind of cigarette.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。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，每小题将给出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至7题。6Where does this conversation take place?AI

4、n the theatre.BAt the entrance.CAt the boxoffice.7Why is the woman allowed into the theatre with her dog?AHer dog is very clever.BShe has got a ticket for it.CTherere few people there.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8How is the woman now?AShe is well. BShe is in hospital.CShe is badly burnt.9How many people got bur

5、nt in the fire?A2. B3. C4.10What can we know about Alice?AShe has been discharged from hospital.BShe forgot to turn off the light.CShe fell asleep with the candle burning.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11When does the conversation most probably take place?AIn the morning. BDuring the day. CIn the evening.12What i

6、s the man doing?ARelaxing. BLooking for a bar.CDoing research.13What does the woman tell the man?AYoung people like noisy music.BThere are more disco bars on that street.CShe seldom goes to bars.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14What is the mans attitude to the woman?ACold and careless.BKind and helpful.CCareful a

7、nd wordy.15What can the woman do on the first day of the tour?ARest in the hotel and then go to the museum.BGo to Nanjing Road and enjoy Peking Opera in a theatre.CVisit the downtown area and take some pictures.16How many kinds of tours are there to Shanghai?ANot mentioned. BOne. CTwo.听第10段材料，回答第17至

8、20题。17Who is the speaker talking to?ATravellers. BPatients. CTraders.18What do we know about American doctors?AThey seldom stay in their offices.BThey always have much to do.CThey take good care of foreigners.19What should people do when they are seriously hurt and alone?ACheck with hotel managers.B

9、Ask the police for help.CDial 911.20Why are people often sent to the hospital?ATo pay medical bills.BTo get medical service.CTo receive health insurance.听力材料Text 1M：Well，goodbye.And remember me to your parents，please.W：Goodbye.Have a nice trip!Text 2W：Excuse me.What time can I see you tonight?M：How

10、about nine oclock?W：Im afraid its a bit late.How about twenty to nine?M：OK.See you then.Text 3M：Where do you like to eat lunch?W：Well，I usually bring my lunch，but sometimes I eat at the restaurant across the street.The food there isnt great，but its fast and cheap.Text 4M：Good evening，madam.A table f

11、or two?W：No，thank you.Could you please help us？Are there any hotels near here?M：Yes，there are some hotels on this street.The closest one is next to the bank.W：Thank you very much.Text 5W：Look！The room is full of smoke.I can hardly breathe.M：Neither can I！Smoking shouldnt be permitted here.W：Thats ri

12、ght.It seems that people who smoke seldom think of others.Text 6M：Im sorry，madam，but dogs arent allowed in the theatre.W：But I have a ticket for him.Besides，my dog is so well trained and so clever that hes almost human.M：I see youve got an unusual dog，but.W：I promise you that if there is any problem

13、，well leave the theatre immediately.M：Well，Ill let you in this time.The theatre is almost empty tonight.Text 7M：Where have you been these days?W：In the hospital.M：In the hospital？What happened?W：Didnt you know that our room caught fire last Friday evening?M：Oh，Im sorry to hear that.But what caused t

14、he fire?W：Well，the light in our room was turned off at 1130 as usual.Alice lit a candle to go on reading.Unfortunately she fell asleep with the candle still burning beside her.Then her bed caught fire.M：Oh，my God！How was Alice?W：She was badly burnt and is still in the hospital.M：Was she the only one

15、 burnt?W：No.There were two more，including me.M：I think you should be more careful in the future.W：We will.Text 8M：Its quiet here.W：Yes.People usually chat with friends and listen to soft music in this bar.M：I like it.Do you often go to bars?W：Yes，I do.I go to bars to relax after work.M：Me，too.Are th

16、ere any other kinds of bars on this street?W：Of course there are.There are lots of them.Some are disco bars.Young people like to go and dance there.M：Mm.Sounds good.But I prefer this bar.Its quieter and more peaceful here.Disco bars are too noisy for me.W：Me，too.And in this bar，some popular singers

17、will play on the weekend.Text 9W：Hello，Im looking for information about tours to Shanghai.Can you help me?M：Sure.How long would you like to stay in Shanghai?W：Oh，just for two days，if thats possible.M：Yeah.We have a travel tour that will be perfect for you.W：Can you tell me more about it，please?M：Yes

18、，of course.On the first day，after resting at your hotel for the morning，you will be taken to visit Nanjing Road，the downtown area.There you can do shopping and take pictures and in the evening you are free.W：What about the second day?M：On the second day，we will take you to the museum.You can learn a

19、 lot about the city there and after that you can enjoy Peking Opera in a theatre nearby.We will leave Shanghai in the evening.W：Thank you for your help.Text 10Welcome to the United States，ladies and gentlemen.Now Id like to tell you what you should do when you become ill.If you feel sick and want to

20、 see a doctor，check with the manager of your hotel.They may call a doctor for you.American doctors are busy all the time，and it may be difficult to see the doctor immediately，especially if you are well enough to go to the doctors office.If you have difficulty explaining what is troubling you in Engl

21、ish，your tour guide may be able to help you.You may also go to the nearest hospital，especially if you require immediate attention.If you are seriously hurt and alone，call 911 and the operator there will get help for you.Dont be frightened if youre sent to the hospital.In the United States，people are

22、 often sent to hospitals so that doctors can use the special machines and services for tests and treatment.Unfortunately，the United States does not have a national system of health insurance to help pay medical bills.答案1.C2.A3.B4.A5.B6.B7.C8.A9.B10.C11.C12.A13.A14.B15.C16.A17.A18.B19.C20.B第二部分 英语知识运

23、用 (共两节， 满分45分)第一节 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。21Harry is _my neighbour. He is a good friend of mine as well.Aless than Bat leastCat most Dmore than答案D句意：Harry不仅仅是我的邻居，也是我的好朋友。“more than名词”意思是“不仅仅，不止是”。less than少于，不足；at least至少；at most至多。所以选D项。22I used to earn _ than a pound

24、a week when I first started work.Aa little Ba few Cfewer Dless答案D由than可知应填入比较级，故排除A、B两项。表示“少于”时，fewer than后接可数名词，less than后接不可数名词，而题干中的“钱”为不可数名词，所以选D项。23I think he is taking an active part in social work.I agree with you _.Ain a way Bon the wayCby the way Din the way答案A第二句句意：在某种程度上，我同意你的看法。表示“在某种程度上

25、”用in a way。on the way在去的路上；by the way顺便说一下；in the way挡道。24Allow children to voice their opinions, _they are different from your own.Auntil Beven if Cunless Das though答案B句意：允许孩子们发表自己的观点，即使他们的观点与你自己的不同。until直到；even if即使，尽管；unless除非；as though似乎，好像。25Please tell me how the accident _. I am still in the

26、dark.Acame by Bcame uponCcame about Dcame to答案Ccome by走过，经过；come upon(偶然)发现，遇见；come about发生；come to谈到；达到；突然想起；苏醒。26They had a pleasant chat _a cup of coffee.Afor Bwith Cduring Dover答案D句意：他们一边喝咖啡一边愉快地聊天。over在此意为“一边，一边”。27Many students believe the choice of their courses and universities should _ thei

27、r own interests.Abe based on Bbase onCbe basing on Dbase at答案A“以为基础”或“以为根据”应该是base.on。根据句意可知，此处应该为被动形式，所以选A项。28Besides ability, we should also consider other things of a man, _honesty and kindness.Ainstead of Bthat isCfor example Dsuch as答案D句意：除了一个人的能力之外，我们还应该考虑其他东西，如诚实和善良。such as“例如”，指列举同类人或物中的几个例子

28、。instead of“代替，而不是”；that is“也就是说”；for example“例如”，一般与被列举人或物之间用逗号隔开。29My elder brother is_studying in America and he can speak English quite well.Aat once Bat presentCat first Dat least答案B句意：我哥哥正在美国学习，他的英语说得相当好。at present“现在；目前”，相当于at the present time。30Xiao Hui said he _born on April 20, 1998.Ais Bw

29、as Chas been Dhad been答案B句意：小辉说他是1998年4月20日出生的。直接引语中有具体的过去时间作状语，变为间接引语时，时态不变。31What do you think of Chinese today?Quite popular. It _communicating with other countries.Agets along well withBis based onCtakes a note ofDplays an important part in答案D句意：你觉着汉语现在怎么样？非常受欢迎。它在与别国交流时起着重要的作用。 play a part in“扮

30、演角色；参与”，为固定搭配。get along with“与相处”；be based on“以为基础”take a note of“记笔记”。32I hardly _Susan this morning in the street.Nor did I. She has changed a lot.Aknew Bsaw Crecognized Dnoticed答案C句意：今天上午我在街上几乎没认出苏珊来。我也是。她变化很大。recognize“辨认出”。know“知道”；see“看见”；notice“注意”。33Wang Lin is said to have studied in France

31、 for three years.Really? No wonder he has a good _of French.Ausage BtipCrequest Dcommand答案D句意：据说王林在法国学习了三年。真的吗？难怪他精通法语。command“掌握”，have a good command of.“精通”，为固定搭配。34She told us she usually _up at six every day.Agot Bgets Cget Dgetting答案B句意：她告诉我们通常情况下她每天早上六点起床。直接引语中被引述部分是反复出现的或习惯性的动作，变为间接引语时，时态保持不变

32、。35Copy the words five times, Jack!_，sir? I didnt catch your words.AWhy not BI beg your pardonCSo what DWhat for答案B句意：杰克，抄五遍单词！您说什么，先生？我没明白您的意思。根据第二句的答语可知，此处表示没听清。I beg your pardon“请再说一遍”。why not“为什么不”；so what“那又怎样”；what for“为了什么”。 第二节 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

33、处的最佳选项。There are many kinds of friends. Some are always _36_ you, but dont understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only _37_ friends leave footprints.I shall always recall the autumn and the girl with the _38_. She will always bri

34、ng back the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves _39_ in the cool wind. In such a _40_， I liked walking alone in the leaves, _41_ to the sound of them.Autumn is a harvest season and _42_is uninteresting. The free days

35、 always get me _43_. But one day, the sound of a violin _44_ into my ears like a stream flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was _45_ in playing her violin.I had _46_ seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened

36、quietly. Lost in the music, I didnt know that I had been _47_ there for so long but my existence did not seem to disturb her.Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building _48_ I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn s

37、eemed no longer lonely and life became _49_. Though we didnt know each other, I thought we were already good _50_. I believed she also loved me.Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly _51_. To my surprise, the girl came over to me.“You must like violin，” s

38、he said.“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop？” I asked.Suddenly, a _52_ expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave, I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that _53_ me，” she said.“In fact, i

39、t was your playing _54_ gave me a meaningful autumn，” I answered, “Lets be friends.”The girl smiled, and so did I.I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure(身影) of the girl

40、. She is like a _55_so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off much light that makes the autumn beautiful.36A.with Bfor Cagainst Dto答案A联系下文可知，许多人即使经常和你在一起，也不能理解你。37A.good Btrue Cnew Dold答案B此处强调只有真正的朋友，才能留在心中。38A.sound Bsong Cplay Dviolin答案D根据第四段的“playing her violin”可知，我常回忆起那位拉小提琴的小姑娘。39A.s

41、haking Bhanging Crising Dfloating答案D金黄的树叶随风飘动。float“飘动”。shake“摇动；震动”；hang“悬挂；吊死”；fall“落下”。40A.season Bsituation Cday Dweather答案A此处并非特指某种情形、某一天或在某种天气里，而是指在上文提及的金秋时节。41A.watching Blistening Cseeing Dhearing答案B我喜欢独自走在落叶中，听着走在上面的声音。此处为现在分词作伴随状语。42A.story Bwork Clife Dclass答案C作者感到“生活”索然无味。43A.up Boff Cdo

42、wn Dover答案C这种自由的日子使我觉得无聊。get sb down“使人泄气；使人疲倦”。44A.flowed Bgrew Centered Dran答案A琴声像山涧溪流一样，流进我的耳畔。flow into some place“流进某地”，为固定搭配。enter“进入”，为及物动词，后直接加宾语。45A.lost Bactive Cbusy Dinterested答案A此处指小姑娘正在聚精会神地拉小提琴。be lost in(doing) sth“陷入之中”，为固定短语。46A.once Bnever Coften Dusually答案B联系上下文可知，我以前与小姑娘素不相识。47A

43、.waiting Bstopping Cstanding Dhearing答案C我沉浸在优美的琴声中，不自觉地在风中伫立。48A.because Bso Cwhen Dbut答案C根据下文可知，我并不是听到琴声才下楼，而是因为两人心有灵犀，每次几乎是在小姑娘拉琴的同时，我也到了楼下。49A.interesting BmovingCboring Dtiring答案A根据上文的“no longer lonely”可知，小姑娘的琴声让我觉得生活变得有趣。50A.listener Blisteners Cfriend Dfriends答案D做朋友是相互的，故friend用复数。51A.stopped

44、Bbegan Cgone Dchanged答案A根据下文的“the girl came over to me”和“why did you stop”可知，小姑娘突然停止了弹琴，朝我走来。52A.happy Bsad Cstrange Dsurprised答案B根据下文的“but now I must leave”可知，小姑娘即将离开，故脸上显现出悲伤的神色。53A.surprised Bexcited Cencouraged Dinterested答案C在小姑娘眼中，我每天来听琴对她是一种无声的鼓励。54A.that Bwhich Cit Dwho答案A此处为it is.that.的强调句型。

45、55A.song Bdream Cfire Dsister答案B纵观全文可知，在我看来，小姑娘就像一个梦，让我久久难忘。第三部分 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40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。AToday, the paintings by Vincent van Gogh are worldfamous and worth many millions of dollars but while he was alive, Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting. He

46、was a lonely, unhappy man who suffered from mental illness, and he died at the early age of 37.Vincent van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853. His first connection with paintings came in 1869, when he got a job in the Goupil Gallery. He worked for this art dealer in London and Paris for four years bef

47、ore he became a teacher in England for a short time. He moved back to France in 1877 and soon began to paint.Gogh was influenced by the famous artists that he met in Paris, where he returned to live in 1886. He did not stay long in the French capital. He was attracted by the vivid (鲜艳的)colours of th

48、e countryside and, in 1888, he moved to Aries, a small town in the south of France. There, he painted his most famous paintings, using strong brush strokes (画笔的笔触)and bright colours. Vincent van Gogh mainly painted landscapes, but he also produced portraits of local people, such as the doctor and th

49、e postman.It was around this time that Vincent van Gogh began to show signs of mental illness. In 1889, following an argument with another artist, he cut off his own ear. For a time, he lived in a mental hospital in Saint Remy. In 1890, Vincent van Gogh moved to a town called Auvers. For two months,

50、 he painted feverishly (狂热地)Then, one day, he went into the fields with a revolver (左轮手枪)and shot himself. He died from his wounds the next day.56Living in Paris helped Vincent van Gogh to be a better artist because _.Ahe met some famous artists thereBhe began to make money thereChe got well again a

51、fter being illDhe found many beautiful scenes there答案A推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Gogh was influenced by the famous artists that he met in Paris.”可知，本题应选A项。57Whats the RIGHT order of the following events?aVincent van Gogh moved to a town called Auvers.bVincent van Gogh met some famous artists in Paris.cVincent v

52、an Gogh cut off his own ear.dVincent van Gogh got a job in Goupil Gallery.Adacb Bdbac Cacdb Ddbca答案D细节理解题。根据全文情节可知，a，b，c和d所指的四件事情分别发生在1890年、1886年、1889年和1869年，故选D项。58Which of the following is TRUE about Vincent van Gogh?AHe began painting in his early childhood.BHe never painted people.CHe was quite

53、rich because his paintings were valuable.DHe liked to paint using bright colours.答案D细节理解题。根据第三段可知凡高作品的特点之一是色彩鲜艳。59Whats the main reason for Vincent van Goghs death?ANo one bought his painting.BHe had mental illness.CHe used up all his inspiration.DHe died by accident.答案B细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“It was around

54、this time that Vincent van Gogh began to show signs of mental illness.”可知，凡高自杀的原因是因为患上了精神疾病。BA teacher of the old schoolMy grandfather was a teacher. He was the headmaster of a school for boys between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. I know that he was a kind and gentle man at heart, because when

55、I was young (and he was old), he gave me presents and seated me on his knees, and told me stories. But I believe the boys at his school were afraid of him.At school, when he walked into a classroom full of noisy boys, those boys went red in the faces, and looked down at their shoes. If a boy brought him poor, careless work, which was not the best that boys could do, my grandfather picked up the boys work and threw