高二8册Unit4测试

1、10-11学年下学期新课标高二8册Unit 4测试Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）一、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。1. Hi, John. ? I had a great time. My family went to the Great Wall.A. How was your holiday B. What were you doing C. How long have you been there D. Why did you think so2. Although he is not ve

2、ry rich, he is ready to help others in need of help. A. the; theB. /; theC. /; / D. the; /3. People are so busy today that they often all sorts of warning signals about their health.A. avoidB. overlook C. betray D. abandon4. as monitor of his class, Jack felt so exited.A. To be electedB. To electC.

3、Electing D. Elected5. Because there was no room for between the two car companies, their trade talks finally broke down.A. assumption B. compromiseC. adjustment D. remark6. Sammy ran out of the classroom, all the way home, to tell his parents the good news.A. whistledB. to whistle C. having whistled

4、D. whistling 7. To quickly find them out in your bookcase, youd better your books according to subject.A. settle B. plan C. classify D. indicate8. The medical experts pointed out that, , this kind of flu virus would spread quickly and widely.A. unless treating it in timeB. if not in time treating it

5、 C. unless treated in timeD. if treated not in time 9. Mr. Jones is quite suitable for the job both his theoretical knowledge and practical experience.A. in terms of B. in expectation of C. in place of D. in possession of10. several times, but unfortunately, the boy still couldnt solve the problem o

6、n his own.A. Having been explained B. The problem had been explained C. The problem having been explained D. Although the problem had been explained11. You were mistaken John, for he really has little acquaintance painting. A. about; with B. of; about C. about; ofD. of; with 12. Mary dreamed of trav

7、elling abroad, so when the chance arose she didnt to take it.A. pauseB. hesitateC. avoidD. bother13. On the table Linda had left for her mother before going out.A. did a letter lieB. lying a letterC. lay a letterD. a letter lay14. The boy stood there in horror, listening attentively, until the sound

8、 .A. left outB. faded outC. went outD. gave out15. When with a friendly “hello”, Sophie always smiles back to her neighbors. A. to greetB. greetingC. being greetedD. greeted二、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。At 8:30 pm I finished closing up my cafe. I had been b

9、usy all day long, so I was eager to get home to have a 16 . A car pulled into the car park, and a woman and four youths got out. The woman looked quite 17 . She told me that while she was 18 home on an unfamiliar country road, her car had slipped off the road. 19 , she was unhurt. The youths gave he

10、r a 20 and brought her to where shed be able to make a 21 . She telephoned her husband, who was looking after their baby. So she 22 to call a tow truck (救险车).She was about 100km from home and hoped that her car would be 23 once it was pulled out. I knew it was going to cost her a fortune to get a to

11、w truck, 24 I phoned my husband. He 25 and said he would arrive soon. The three of us headed off up the 26 in search of the car. It took nearly an hour to 27 it. Later, after a few failed 28 to move the car and the same number of 29 ropes, my husband went to a rural fire brigade (消防队) officers house

12、 and 30 their towing rope. Back at the scene, through lots of efforts, it came 31 . My husband drove the car back to our place and made sure it was 32 to drive. Then she phoned her husband to 33 him she was on her way home. She was very thankful, and tried to 34 us. But we refused for it hadnt cost

13、us anything but 35 . We felt so pleased at what we had done. 16.A. talkB. restC. walkD. look17.A. disappointedB. puzzledC. worriedD. shocked18.A. walkingB. movingC. drivingD. flying19.A. FortunatelyB. FurthermoreC. GenerallyD. However20.A. messageB. serviceC. methodD. lift21.A. callB. decisionC. pla

14、nD. point22.A. expectedB. promisedC. rememberedD. aimed23.A. preparedB. usable C. qualifiedD. repairable24.A. asB. or C. soD. if 25.A. managedB. agreedC. arguedD. started26.A. mountainB. parkC. riverD. road27.A. findB. continueC. behaveD. prepare28.A. stepsB. hopesC. attemptsD. exercises29.A. looseB

15、. longC. strongD. broken30.A. tightenedB. borrowedC. createdD. bought31.A. inB. backC. overD. out32.A. safeB. easyC. fastD. new33.A. ask B. tell C. warm D. declare34. A. payB. treatC. praiseD. greet35.A. suggestionsB. mood C. sweatD. help三、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)A In my younger days

16、I worked in a small factory. Thats where I first met Mike and Peter, who always made jokes. Jake, another colleague, was a little older than the rest of us quiet, harmless. He always ate his lunch by himself and wore the same trousers for three years. He was a natural target for jokes, but he always

17、 took it in good humor. Then one fall, Mike and Peter took a few days off to go hunting. And they promised all of us that if they got anything theyd bring us each a piece. So we were all quite excited when we heard that theyd returned with a really nice big pig. We heard more than that. Peter would

18、play a joke on Jake. Mike had cut up the pig and made a nice package for each of us. And, for the joke of it, he had saved the ears and the tail it would be so funny when Jake saw them.Mike distributed his packages. We each got a nice piece, opened it, and thanked him. The biggest package of all he

19、saved until last was for Jake. Like always, Jake sat alone on the far side of the big table. Mike pushed the package over to him. He took the package firmly and stood up, smiling broadly. “I knew you wouldnt forget me,” he said. “Ive got a wife who is sick and nine kids at home. And most of my money

20、 has had to go for doctors and medicine”Hearing that, Mike and Peter both dove to try to seize the package, but they were too late. Jake looked up and tried to smile, saying that he liked his present. Mike and Peters faces turned red. 36. Jake acted differently from other colleagues because he .A. f

21、elt upset to have a sick wife homeB. had difficulty in raising his familyC. got annoyed at the colleagues jokesD. was too shy to share his thoughts37. Mike saved the ears and the tail to .A. make fun of Jake B. take pity on Jake C. give Jake an extra share D. help Jake out of trouble 38. How did Mik

22、e and Peter feel in the end? A. Ashamed.B. Puzzled. C. Excited. D. Pitiful. 39. Whats the main purpose of the text?A. To tell us a humourous story. B. To describe a common phenomenon in life.C. To tell us how we should react to others jokes. D. To tell us we should walk in anothers shoes first. B In

23、 George Bernard Shaws Pygmalion, the storyline centers around three main characters: Eliza Doolittle, Professor Henry Higgins, and Colonel Pickering. Eliza Doolittle is a flower girl who is under the instruction of Professor Higgins and Colonel Pickering to learn proper grammar and phonetics. Eliza

24、can be characterized as a very sensitive and emotional person. She seeks to be treated like a duchess by men. Her personality clashes (冲突) with the personality of Professor Higgins in an extreme way. Professor Higgins is an arrogant (傲慢的), work-obsessed expert in phonetics who views Eliza simply as

25、an experiment. He is a bachelor who has never found a place for women in his life due to his obsession (痴迷) with language. Colonel Pickering is a gentleman from India who is also an expert in language. He is gentler than Higgins and treats Eliza with respect while maintaining a professional interest

26、 in her similar to that of Higgins. These three make up the main action of the novel as Eliza learns speech of the upper class from them. She manages to pass herself off as a Hungarian princess at a formal party. This achievement gives credence (相信) to the efforts of Higgins and Pickering. After exp

27、eriencing life in the upper class, Eliza settles for a lower class life with a man who loves her for what she is and wants to marry her. After some small and unimportant disputes, Eliza and Higgins remain friends in the time after. Other memorable characters include Mrs. Higgins who maintains an aut

28、horitative figure over her grown son and Mr. Doolittle who rises from a dustman to a well-respected speaker in the community.I think that this is a good book because it shows that happiness can be achieved without wealth and fame. I highly recommend it due to its emphasis on grammatical and phonetic

29、 correctness, a dying art in this time period.40. Eliza learns speech of the upper class because . A. she wants to do an experiment B. she wants to marry a gentleman C. she has to play a princess at a party D. she wants to be treated respectfully41. Who treats Eliza Doolittle in a more respectful wa

30、y?A. Henry Higgins. B. Colonel Pickering. C. Mrs. Higgins. D. Mr. Doolittle.42. The author highly recommends Pygmalion because it can teach people . A. the right way to use language B. the right attitude towards life C. the way to deal with different people D. the determination to succeed43. The tex

31、t is probably from . A. a research paper B. a teaching plan C. a book review D. a diary C Making the transition (过渡) from college to the world of work requires more skills than simply signing up for courses and going to class. Before you set sail for the real world there are a few things you should

32、consider.Dont wait until graduation is over before you start planning for your future. If you prepare early you will understand the job market and hopefully make some much needed contacts (联系). Also if you get really lucky you might be able to secure a job even before you graduate.Getting an interns

33、hip (实习) is good for many reasons. Not only can you network and get great experience, you can also decide if this particular aspect of your major is right for you. At the least you will feel secure about your choice and have some great references for your first interviews.If you plan on continuing y

34、our education, try not to postpone (推迟) it. Some majors are only useful if you have a masters degree or even higher. Check your major. Do you need more education to achieve your goals? If so, it is much easier to continue your education immediately after getting your bachelors degree. Ask professors

35、 for references before you graduate. Dont let graduation fly by without getting a written letter of reference from a few professors. Once you leave school it is easy for those teachers to forget why they liked you so much and what kind of student you were. Get the reference while you are fresh in th

36、eir mind. Keep in touch with other students in your field. Not only can students in your field become good contacts for you, they can also aid you in your job search or serve as motivation later on down the road. Exchange phone numbers and emails before you graduate. You never know how much motivati

37、on an old classmate can be.44. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To tell us how to sign up for courses to get practical skills. B. To tell us how to make preparations for work before graduation. C. To tell us the importance of practical skills in work.D. To tell us how to plan for our future b

38、efore graduation.45. In terms of finding a job, the author probably thinks .A. its never too late to find your favourite jobB. the earlier you prepare for a job, the better it will beC. whether you can get a job largely depends on your luckD. the time of graduation is the best time for you to find a

39、 job46. We can conclude from the last two paragraphs that .A. your professors and schoolmates are good sources for you before graduationB. youd better make friends with more professors and schoolmates at collegeC. a schoolmate can be of more help to you than a professorD. its also important to keep

40、in touch with professors after graduation47. The underlined word “secure” in Paragraph 2 has similar meaning to “ ”.A. look forB. apply forC. know D. find D Owning pet birds is not just feeding them when necessary. You have to be very responsible if you have decided to keep birds as pets. If you rea

41、lly want to acquire a companion, think in advance whether you are able to handle it.Depending on what pet bird you are going to have and how big it is, the cost is different. For example, the cost of a comfortable cage, the cost for nutritional food and the money for some additional things should be

42、 taken into consideration. There are also some unexpected cost. For example, when your pet bird gets sick, you have to send for a vet (兽医).You may think that you do not have free time to have a dog so youd better have a pet bird because it doesnt require a lot of attention. You are wrong! Some peopl

43、e even do not have time for a short sleep. They will not have enough time for pets, either. For good bird health it is very important to handle them and play with them as much as you can.Also there are a lot of people who think that birds do not require a lot of space and they are wrong again. They

44、also need to fly so if you do not have space for it, youd better reconsider the things. But do not forget the great advantage of having a pet bird. In the animal kingdom, birds rank near the top when it comes to smarts. You can have a friend for life if you take good care of it. Its a real character

45、 and can bring joy and colour in your home. 48. What is the text mainly about? A. The advantages of keeping a pet bird.B. The reasons for keeping a pet bird. C. Things to consider if you want to keep a pet bird. D. Different types of pets for different people.49. We can learn from the second paragra

46、ph that . A. you have to be very rich to keep a pet bird B. some cost of keeping a pet bird is unnecessaryC. it is very easy to calculate the cost of having a pet birdD. the cost of having a pet bird is unpredictable sometimes50. If you want to have a pet bird, you neednt consider .A. the knowledge

47、about a pet bird B. the cost of having a pet bird C. the time taken to care for a pet bird D. the space a pet bird needs to fly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。Q&AQuestion: Before graduation, I decided to be a useful man for our country. However, when I applied for some

48、 positions, I was turned down. Only then did I realize it was not easy to achieve my dream. 51 Now I even dont have the courage to try a new position. How can I find the power to continue my dream? Answer: I can understand the situation you are in. You feel your life lacks the power that you want an

49、d the motivation that you need. 52 By training your thoughts to concentrate on the bright side of things, you are more likely to have the incentive (动机) to work towards on your goals. 53 Your life can be improved, and your happiness enriched when you choose to change your views. Dont leave your futu

50、re to chance, or wait for things to get better mysteriously alone. 54 Begin to build your confidence, and work through problems rather than avoid them. Remember that power is not just about control over situations, but the ability to deal with whatever comes your way.Always believe that good things

51、are possible, and remember that mistakes can be lessons that lead to discoveries. Take your fear and transform it into trust. 55 Turn your “worry hours” into “productive hours”. You will see beautiful things happen when you allow yourself to experience the joys of life. A. What you need is to change

52、 your goal. B. The fact that the positions were not offered to me beat me.C. Learn to rise above anxiety and doubt.D. You are less likely to be held back by negative ideas that might limit your performance.E. Unfortunately, many people havent realized it.F. Actually all you have to do is change your

53、 points of view.G. You must go in the direction of your hopes and ambitions.四、写作 (共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Balzac was g

54、ood for buying things at its lowest prices. One day he wanted to buy a vase that was much more expensive than he can offer. Not being able to make the shopkeeper cut down its price, he left without further talking. Collected a half dozen of his friends, he explained his wish to them. They worked out a plan. The first one would enter into the shop and make an offer, lower than the marked prices. Not getting the vase, he