人教版必修一Unit 2 English around the world B卷 能力提升单元测试卷（ 含解析 ）

1、Unit 2 English around the world B卷 能力提升本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。1.South Africa is the water-lovers paradise. Whether you want to be by the sea, on the sea or even under it, there are countless ways to get your ocean experien

2、ce. Almost all of them are located on South Africas east coast, where the Indian Ocean keeps water warm.Thompsons Bay, BallitoDrive 40 minutes north of Durban to reach the unique coastal town of Ballito. Popular with holidaymakers, Ballito has a choice of pretty beaches- and the best for swimming is

3、Thompsons Bay. This scenic cove (小海湾) is sheltered from the wind and characterized by its calm waters, interesting rocky outcrops and a fascinating geological hole-in-the-wall. Theres a walled tidal pool for those who are nervous to swim in the open ocean, making this spot a particularly good choice

4、 for families.Umhlanga Rocks, DurbanLocated a 20-minute drive from central Durban, the resort town of Umhlanga is an upmarket getaway for vacationing South Africans and visitors in the know. The main Umhlanga Rocks beach boasts safe swimming waters and endless golden sands, again protected by lifegu

5、ards and shark nets. A paved walkway provides direct access to the towns beachfront shops, restaurants and bars.Gonubie Beach, East LondonThe coastal town of Gonubie is seen by many as a suburb of East London, one of the largest cities of the Eastern Cape. Its picture-perfect beach offers great swim

6、ming areas in the open sea. The Gonubie River reaches the sea at this point, too, and offers an alternative bathing spot on days when the surf is bigger than usual. All along the rivers green banks. youll find a series of shaded spots perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.1.If you are planning a

7、family trip to South Africabest?A.ThompsonA.Thompsonbest?.ThompsonA.Thompsons Bay, Ballito.B.Umhlanga Rocks, Durban.C.Gonubie Beach. East LondonD.Kelly2.Whatch2.What2.Whatd.2.What2.Whats special about Umhlanga Rocks in DurbanA.ItA.It is free for children.B.ItsrichC.ItC.ItdrichC.ItC.ItrichC.It has a

8、walled tidal pool.D.It3.Whenale3.When3.When3.When meeting violent waves on Gonubie Beach_A.goA.go_A.go swimming in the open seaB.gospC.goC.got an alternative spC.goC.go surfing in the open seaD.go camping by the riverside.2. It can be really hard to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learnin

9、g languages in school. Only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That happened when my tutor at university suggested reading some childrens books printed in the target language. At

10、 first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, but then I realised that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarise our brains with certain vocabularies and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and d

11、evelop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. Therefore, you

12、can work out some words with your knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this did not work well. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter first and at the end of that chapter, highlight the new words and then look up the

13、 definitions. If you can wait a bit before using a dictionary, you may be surprised at what you can understand merely from the context. Additionally, a lot of childrens books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or whom the passage is referring to. If you can find translations of the b

14、ooks you have read as a child, I would strongly advise you to read those if you are a complete beginner. However, if you feel a bit more confident of reading in English, I would personally recommend the series of Harry Potter J.K.J.K. Rowling or any of the Roald Dahls childrens books.1.Why did the a

15、uthor find it hard to learn German?A.The author had a poor memory.B.The author had no interest in it.C.The author had no one to ask for help.D.The author couldnt read German books fluently.2.What did the author think of reading childrens books in the target language at first?A.Interesting.B.Stupid.C

16、.Helpful.D.Boring.3.What does the author try to express mainly in Paragraph 3?A.How to deal with new words while reading.B.Why it is helpful to read childrens books at first.C.How to choose a proper book to match your level.D.How to form the habit of reading in the target language.4.Why does the aut

17、hor write this text?A.To give tips on how to learn a new language.B.To persuade readers to learn a new language.C.To stress the importance of reading in language learning.D.To share stories of learning a new language.3.Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consu

18、me rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite T

19、V show is over.According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola bel

20、ieves Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to s

21、mall shops and farmers markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Dont Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather t

22、han suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesityor extreme overweightamong adults is only 6%. However, as Ame

23、rican fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17%and is growing.(1)In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?A.They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.B.They squeeze eating

24、 between the other daily activities.C.They regard eating as a key part of their life style.D.They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.(2)This text is mainly about the relationship between _.A.Americans and the FrenchB.life style and obesityC.children and adultsD.fast food and overweight(3)Th

25、is text is mainly developed .A.by contrastB.by ceC.by processD.by classification(4)Where does this text probably come from?A.A TV interview.B.A food advertisement.C.A health report.D.A book review.4.If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wr

26、ong. Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of

27、the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the better the effect is.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They

28、were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density (密度) in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited be

29、fore mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the Uni

30、versity of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible,”he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in

31、 a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between two and 34.Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better.“Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained th

32、e scientists.1. The main subject talked about in this passage is_.A.science on learning a second languageB.mans ability of learning a second languageC.findings that language learning can help brain powerD.language learning and maths study2.The last sentence of the second paragraph is intended to_.A.

33、say language learning is also a kind of physical laborB.prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a languageC.show the importance of using it when you learn a languageD.make people believe language learning helps grey matter work well3.We may know from the scientific findings that

34、_.A.the earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density isB.there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesnt know a second languageC.the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on peoples brainD.the ability of learning

35、 a second language is changing all the time4.The underlined word “bilinguals” probably means_.A.researchers on language learningB.people who are good at learning foreign languagesC.people who can speak two languagesD.active language learners第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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

36、项为多余选项。5. Today we take a look at the word smart. If someone says you are smart, what do they mean? Is it a good thing or something bad?_ This is because the word “smart” has many meanings. For example, someone could say you look smart or are dressed smartly. That means they like your physical appea

37、rance or what you are wearing. But if something smarts, it can be unkind or hurtful, either physically or mentally. If you accidentally trip over a chair and fall down, you might shout, Ow! That smarts! Or if a friend says something that hurts your feelings, you can say you are smarting from the hur

38、tful comments. _If you are standing too close to a campfire, you could say your eyes are smarting from the smoke of the fire. Here the word smarting means feeling a sharp pain. _ If someone is smart as a whip, they are able to think very quickly. _ Some people are considered street-smart. They may n

39、ot have a strong education. But they are good at dealing with people and problems in the real world. Other people might be book-smart. This means they have spent many years in school. But they may not be so smart when dealing with people or real-world problems.And then there is a definition of smart

40、 that means to talk or behave disrespectfully. If you say something disrespectful to your parents, they might say, Dont get smart with me! Here, smart means showing a lack of respect by saying something unkind. This definition of smart can also be used as a verb. _ A.Do they really mean you are smar

41、t?B.The answer is not as easy as you might think.C.People have different attitudes towards being smart.D.In fact, maybe that person is no longer your friend.E.But the most common meaning of smart is to be intelligent.F.However, different people have different ways of being smart.G.If you smart off t

42、o the wrong people, they could hit you in the face.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）6.阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many years ago I drove a taxi for extra money mainly from the downtown to the 1 , beside the Greenwood Racetrack (赛马场).Each time a taxi drove up to the station, m

43、any kids would run along the 2 . One 3 kid would open the passenger door and say, “Good luck, sir.” The passenger would always say thanks and give the kid a 4 . It was a routine that everybody knew.One day I 5 a boy, who was bigger than most of them but was pushed away by even the smallest kid. He n

44、ever pushed back. 6 , he would even step aside when others pushed forward. But he never gave up.Then as I was 7 to the sidewalk, all the other kids were running after a taxi 8 mine. They didnt notice mine. The boy saw me and walked toward my taxi. As I pulled up, I made sure that I stopped in a 9 wi

45、th the passenger door right beside him. He 10 the passenger door and said, “Good luck at the track, sir.”However, the man did not tip him a quarter. Instead he 11 , “Get out of my way!” He pushed him aside so hard that the boy fell down and was 12 hurt. I got out of my car quickly, only to find that

46、 the man disappeared in the crowd.So I looked for the kid. I decided to give him $20 for all his 13 . But he was far up ahead, walking out of the station 14 . From then on, I never saw him again. Id like to find him and tell him that if only he had stayed a little longer, I would have given him a wh

47、ole $ 20.I learned an important lesson from the boy. When things seem so 15 that you are ready to give up, that is the time when things are most likely to turn around for you.1.A.schoolB.officeC.stationD.hospital2.A.sidewalkB.locationC.trackD.entrance3.A.confidentB.luckyC.obviousD.active4.A.honorB.a

48、wardC.incomeD.tip5.A.noticedB.approachedC.greetedD.recognized6.A.ThusB.OtherwiseC.InsteadD.However7.A.speeding upB.pulling upC.setting offD.making out8.A.aboveB.besideC.overD.in front of9.A.situationB.directionC.positionD.reaction10.A.knockedB.openedC.removedD.pressed11.A.shoutedB.respondedC.whisper

49、edD.rescued12.A.exactlyB.actuallyC.graduallyD.badly13.A.strengthB.courageC.effortsD.weaknesses14.A.silentlyB.anxiouslyC.madlyD.nervously15.A.challengingB.joyfulC.emotionalD.hopeless第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，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。7. Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to attract the

50、attention of the world. Rung fu, _(especial), has had a great effect_ millions of people who first learned about China through it. Sometimes, they may come to China and learn about some other aspects(方面) of this culture. Some Asian _(nation) have long known about the _(great) of ancient Chinese cult

51、ure. Their own cultures are_ mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. South Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even if it _(challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas _(give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which were buil

52、t upon the idea of an even _(ancient) period included in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns_ is uniquely Chinese, for example, feng shui. So far China has taken steps _(increase) this spread of its culture by establishing(建立) Chinese Cultural Centres in such places as the United States an

53、d Europe.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）8. 假定你是李华，正在教你的英国朋友Leslie学习汉语。请你写封邮件告知下次上课的计划。内容包括： 1.时间和地点； 2.内容:学习唐诗； 3.课前准备:简要了解唐朝的历史。 注意: 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.尽量使用本单元学到的词汇和短语。_第二节 （满分25分）9.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数为150左右。Steve was the most amazing person in all of Minneapolis, a

54、nd he was my cousin. By the age of 19, Steve was a star baseball player at the University of Minnesota. I wanted to be exactly like him. So when Steve asked me to go with him on a spring fishing trip in northern Minnesota, I was excited!After planning the trip, we gathered clothes and supplies, and

55、began our great adventure. We reached the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota by early evening. On our way to the campsite, Steve pointed to a small house faraway in one of the mountains, saying that it was the ranger station (护林站) where the forester worked.Finally, after a long walk, we

56、reached the campsite and set up the camp as the sun was setting. Steve knew all the tricks of an experienced wilderness camper. After we gathered enough wood from the forest, he started the campfire using only stone and steel no matches. For supper we feasted on freeze-dried beef, wild rice and pea

57、soup. I ate greedily after all that work.Tired enough, we climbed into our sleeping bags early and talked about our plans for fishing the next day. We were still talking quietly when a sudden north wind picked up; the temperature dropped and it began to snow. Steve found a way to increase the temper

58、ature inside the tent. He dragged a log from the forest to the opposite side of the campfire. Then he wrapped aluminum foil (铝箔) around the log. The heat from the fire reflected off the foil and into the tent. Soon images of lake fish were filling my dreams. The snow had stopped, but sometime later

59、a powerful wind must have kicked up the flames of our dying fire. I was suddenly awakened by Steve. Our tent was on fire. Frightened, I ran out of the tent immediately. The tent collapsed (倒塌) with Steve inside. Without any thought of endangering myself, I reached into the burning tent and pulled hi

60、m to the icy lake. Fortunately, we were not seriously hurt.注意:1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;2. 至少使用 5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1: Later, as we stood by the burning tent to keep warm, we considered our difficult situation. _Paragraph 2: Suddenly, we heard a noi