高中外研版 (2019)Unit 2 Exploring English课后测评

UNIT 2　单元验收评价(二)—仿真高考检测

(时间100分钟，满分120分)

第一部分：阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

These people are studying English. However, they are now facing some problems.

I am Pablo. I work 50 hours a week as a taxi driver, so I talk to people all day. They understand me, but I know I make a lot of mistakes. No one corrects me. My vocabulary is strong, but grammar is my problem. I'm trying to change little by little. For example, I don't use the past tense (时态). I always say, “I drive him to the office this morning” instead of “I drove him to the office this morning”．

My name is Maria Luisa. I'm teaching myself English, and I'm good at grammar. However, it's really difficult to find ways to practice English. I live in an area where everyone speaks my language. My neighbours and friends speak Spanish. I can speak Spanish in the supermarket and at the post office.

I am Li Ping. I understand the grammar and the readings in my class and I think my writing is good, but I'm very nervous when I speak English. I don't want to make any mistakes because I'm afraid people will think that I'm stupid. Also, my pronunciation isn't good. When I speak, people often say, “What? Say that again.”

I am Yoshi. I have been in the United States for one year. I'm studying hard and I know grammar well, but the vocabulary is very difficult. When I listen, I don't understand many of the words. When I try to read, there are three or four new words in every sentence. I feel discouraged.

语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章分别讲述了Pablo、Maria Luisa、Li Ping和Yoshi四人在学习英语过程中遇见的不同的问题。

1．Who may say, “I go to bed late last night”？

A．Pablo.　　　　　　　 B．Maria Luisa.

C．Li Ping.  D．Yoshi.

解析：选A　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For example, I don't ...instead of ‘I drove him to the office this morning’．”可知，Pablo不会使用过去时，题干中“I go to bed late last night”属于时态错误。

2．What would be the best advice for Maria Luisa?

A．Trying to have a wide vocabulary.

B．Developing a good knowledge of grammar.

C．Reading as many English books as possible.

D．Making friends with English-speaking people.

解析：选D　推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，Maria Luisa没有说英语的环境，所以建议让她和说英语的人交朋友，创造练习英语口语的机会。

3．Why do people find it's hard to understand Li Ping's English?

A．She can't pronounce words in English correctly.

B．She speaks at a very fast speed.

C．Her grammar is terrible.

D．Her voice is very low.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Also, my pronunciation isn't good. When I speak, people often say, ‘What? Say that again.’”可知，Li Ping的发音很差，这是人们很难听懂她所说的英文的原因。

B

People often ask me for advice on how to learn English. Everyone is different. I'll share some of my experience. I once learned English in Beijing University, but I mostly learned English on my own.

One thing I can tell is that, once you've started learning, you should try to think in English as much as you can. When you're riding your bike or walking down the street, just think about “how would I say them in English？” At first, it will be with simple words or word groups, but later you should think about bigger phrases and word groups. Now I'm in America, and for most time, I just think in English and speak it directly. It's amazing how much this helps.

For several years after I started learning, I was often afraid of trying to speak English with others because I didn't want to make mistakes. Finally I got over it. And while traveling in America, I tried to hang out with friends who speak no Chinese, so I have no choice but to speak English. I wasn't afraid to make mistakes and I don't mind others laughing at me. My English started improving more quickly after that.

It may be a good idea to ask any of your American friends to look at the way you're writing, and give you some advice.

语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过讲述自己学习英语的经历，来告诉我们如何学习英语。

4．Where does the writer probably come from?

A．England.　　　　　 B．America.

C．China.  D．Canada.

解析：选C　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“And while traveling in America, ... friends who speak no Chinese, so I have no choice but to speak English.” 可知，因为作者试着和不会说汉语的朋友出去玩，可推知，作者来自中国。故选C。

5．The writer learned English mostly________.

A．in Beijing University

B．by himself

C．with the help of his American friends

D．in America

解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“ I once learned English in Beijing University, but I mostly learned English on my own.” 可知，作者主要是自学英语。故选B。

6．Now, when others laugh at the writer's mistakes, what will he do?

A．Keep away from them.

B．Ask them the reason.

C．Let it go.

D. Argue with them.

解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“ I wasn't afraid to make mistakes and I don't mind others laughing at me.”我不怕犯错，也不介意别人嘲笑我。可知，当别人嘲笑作者说英语时的错误时，作者是不介意的。故选C。

7．Which of the following can't help you improve your English according to the passage?

A．Minding making mistakes.

B．Trying to speak English with others.

C．Thinking in English as much as you can.

D．Asking your American friends for some advice.

解析：选A　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“ I wasn't afraid to make mistakes ... improving more quickly after that.”可知，不怕犯错会使英语进步很快，相反，介意学英语时犯错就不能帮助你提高英语。故选A。

C

The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.

One such example is the word “matter”．In fact，“matter” can mean just about anything.It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.

Let's get to the heart of the “matter” — a matter of principle.

If someone says that you owe (欠) him $50, but you don't, a friend might say, “Well, you could pay him the $50.It's not that much money.Then you won't have to hear him say it anymore.” But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money.It's a matter of principle.

There is another way to use the word “matter”．But be careful with your choice of words.

If you ask someone, “What's the matter？”， it shows you are worried about the other person.But saying, “What's the matter with you？” has a completely different meaning.And it usually sounds rude.In fact, when you say, “What's the matter with you？”， you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.

Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesn't matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context,_and how you say it.

Let's say you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work.That person answers with，“It doesn't matter to me.” Here，it means he or she does not care.And it sounds rude.

But saying，“Oh，you pick where we eat dinner.It doesn't matter to me.” does not sound rude.In this situation，“It doesn't matter.” shows you are easy-going.

No matter how you look at it and what you say，“matter” is a very useful word.And it's only a matter of time before you will become an expert on the use of “matter”．

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“matter”一词的主要用法。　　

8．We can infer from the text that the word “matter” ________.

A．has a wide use

B．can mean money

C．is the most used English word

D．has the most different expressions

解析：选A　推理判断题。根据第一、二段的内容可知，“matter”一词用法很广。

9．What is the author's suggestion in Paragraph 4?

A．Every penny counts.

B．Stick to what is right.

C．Follow your friend's advice.

D．Be careful when making friends.

解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，如果你没有欠他的钱，就不要付给他钱，这是一个原则问题。因此作者建议在对的事情上要坚持自己的立场，不要轻易做出让步或改变。故选B。

10．The underlined word “context” in the text probably means “________”．

A．choice　　　　　　　 B．person

C．situation  D．answer

解析：选C　词义猜测题。根据倒数第二、三段举例说明“It doesn't matter to me.”在不同的语境里意思不同可知，该表达取决于上下文语境。故选C。

11．The author develops the text mainly by ________.

A．using examples

B．giving instructions

C．describing his experiences

D．discussing research findings

解析：选A　写作手法题。文中用不同的例子来讲解“matter”的用法，故作者主要是通过举例来展开全文的。故选A。

D

Each May since 1956 people from across Europe and around the world have gathered around their televisions with friends and family for an evening of international entertainment (娱乐)：The Eurovision Song Contest. It may well be a fun event but perhaps it's not the shared celebration of European language that it could be. In the first ten years of Eurovision, the UK and Ireland were the only two countries to sing in English. Now English is what we expect.Is it that English is becoming, or has become the official language of music?

From high streets in Hungary to supermarkets in Sweden, from bus stops in Bulgaria to parks in Poland, people listen to English-language music everywhere. And people don't just listen, they sing it too! From sporting events in Spain to nightclubs in Norway, from concerts in Croatia to fitness (健身) classes in France, people sing along to popular songs in their everyday lives, in English. But why?

For one evening each year Eurovision is the dinner party of Europe. A dinner party to which each guest brings something special. Their clothing, tradition and food show their culture and their language shows the character of a nation. Although there are 50 nations with 83 languages, for Eurovision, English is the only language. Does Eurovision really represent Europe?

English is an international language spoken by over 1 billion people worldwide. It is no surprise that so many musicians make music in English. Of course, music makes money and more listeners make more money. According to Ragnar Thorhallsson, singer and guitarist with the Icelandic indie band “Of Monsters and Men, English is simpler and is easier to make rhythms.” Could this be true?

Let's remember that although English-language music is everywhere, music is not everything. As long as we continue to learn, to speak, to love, diversity (多样性) shall be valued. After all, what fun is a dinner party if the guests can't communicate or express themselves in the way they choose?

语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。英语是音乐界的通用语言吗？

12．What do we know about Eurovision?

A．Singers sing English songs.

B．It helps protect European cultures.

C．It is the most popular contest in the world.

D．Singers mainly come from the UK and Ireland.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Now English is what we expect.”可知，欧洲歌唱大赛上现在演绎的都是英文歌曲。

13．How does the author show the popularity of English music in Paragraph 2?

A．By asking questions.

B．By giving examples.

C．By making comparisons.

D．By following the order of space.

解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第二段中列举的地名和不同的场所可知，作者用举例的方法说明英语歌曲的流行。

14．What's Ragnar Thorhallsson's opinion of English?

A．It is easy and beautiful.

B．It should be used in all music.

C．It is the best language in the world.

D．It helps musicians make money easily.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“According to Ragnar Thorhallsson, singer and guitarist with the Icelandic indie band ‘Of Monsters and Men, English is simpler and is easier to make rhythms.’”可知，他认为英语简单，且容易形成旋律。

15．What is mainly discussed in the text?

A．Why we should protect language diversity.

B．How language and music affect each other.

C．Whether English is the official language of music.

D．Why Eurovision is becoming more and more popular.

解析：选C　主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“Is it that English is becoming, or has become the official language of music？”以及下文的内容可知，本文谈论的是英语是否成了音乐界的国际语言。

第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Improve Vocabulary Fast

Your vocabulary refers to the words in a language you are familiar (熟悉) with. We should learn some ways to expand it.

Read every day. __16__ Choose reading material that is slightly above your level and keep a dictionary with you to look up words you do not know.

__17__ If you do not meet with an unfamiliar word in your daily reading, use your dictionary to search for one.

Learn the correct definition and pronunciation for each new word. Pronunciation is as important as definition because in order to add a word to your active vocabulary, you must be able to use it in speech.

Elaborate (详尽阐述) on the meaning of the word. If you have just learned the word “stubborn”， think about the neighbour who will not lend you his car.__18__

Use your new word in speech and in writing.E-mail your sister about how your cat is stubborn about sleeping on your pillow. __19__ But the more you use it, the more fluent you will become in its use. Soon it will be a regular part of your active vocabulary.

Tell everyone you are trying to increase your vocabulary. Encourage them to ask you what your latest word is. __20__ The more you explain the meaning of a word to someone, the more likely you are to remember it.

A．Find a new word every day.

B．The vocabulary can be increased.

C．Your vocabulary contains the words you understand.

D．The more often you read, the faster your vocabulary can grow.

E．Or let them ask for the definition of a new word you have used.

F．The first time you use a new word in speech it may seem strange.

G．Imagine him shaking his head, and think of him as “stubborn in his refusal”．

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章对于如何增加词汇量提出了几条建议。

16．选D　根据上文“Read every day (每天阅读)．”可知，该空承接上文，D项“你读得越多，你的词汇量增长得就越快。”符合语境，故选D。

17．选A　根据空后一句“如果你在日常阅读中没有遇到一个不熟悉的单词，用你的字典找一个。”可知，该空引出下文，A项“每天找一个新单词。”符合语境，故选A。

18．选G　根据空前两句“详细说明这个词的意思。如果你刚刚学会了‘固执’这个词，想想那个不愿把车借给你的邻居吧。”可知，该空承接上文，G项“想象一下他摇着头，想想他固执地拒绝。”符合语境，故选G。

19．选F　根据空后两句“但是你用得越多，你就会用得越流利。很快它就会成为你日常积极词汇的一部分。”可知，该空引出下文，F项“当你第一次在演讲中使用一个新词时，它可能看起来很奇怪。”符合语境，故选F。

20．选E　根据空前一句“鼓励他们问你最新的词汇”和空后一句“你向别人解释一个单词的意思越多，你就越有可能记住它。”可知，该空承上启下，E项“或者让他们问你用过的新单词的定义。”符合语境，故选E。

第二部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

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。

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a __21__ reason, such as your job or your studies? Or perhaps you're interested in the literature, films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a __22__ of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of __23__， but traditional classes are an ideal (理想的) start for many people. They __24__ an environment where you can practice under the __25__ of someone who's good at the language. We all lead __26__ lives and learning a language takes__27__. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a __28__.It doesn't matter if you haven't got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes a lot less.

Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I'm too __29__，” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __30__ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any __31__. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I've also heard people __32__ about the mistakes they make when __33__.Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes and you're much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never __34__.But with some work and devotion, you'll make progress. And you'll be __35__ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language. Good luck!

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要告诉我们语言学习不是一朝一夕的事情，但只要用对方法，用心学习，用足时间，就一定能成功。

21．A.technical　　　　　 B．political

C．practical  D．physical

解析：选C　如果你想学一门新语言，第一件事就是考虑为什么要学。从本句的“your job or your studies”可知，此处是问你学一门外语是因为某种现实的(practical)需要(诸如求职或求学)吗？

22．A.view  B．knowledge

C．form  D．database

解析：选B　have a knowledge of “通晓，掌握”。

23．A paintings  B．regulations

C．methods  D．computers

解析：选C　大多数人用各种各样的方法都学得很好。从后面的 “traditional classes”可知，应是学习的方法。

24．A.protect  B．change

C．respect  D．provide

解析：选D　它们(传统的课堂) “提供(provide)” 了一个环境。

25．A.control  B．command

C．guidance  D．pressure

解析：选C　根据空后的“someone who's good at the language”可知，这里应该是在擅长语言的人的指导下。

26．A.busy  B．happy

C．simple  D．normal

解析：选A　接下来讨论的是学习一门外语需要大量的时间，由此可知此处是说我们都生活得很忙碌(busy)。故选A项。

27．A.courage  B．time

C．energy  D．place

解析：选B　学语言要花费时间。从后面的 “take years” 可知选time。

28．A.theory  B．business

C．routine  D．project

解析：选C　根据本句的regularly“有规律地”可知选C项。如果定期学习一门外语，成功的机会更大些，所以要试着制定一个常规。theory “理论”； business “生意”； routine “惯例”； project “项目”。

29．A.old  B．nervous

C．weak  D．tired

解析：选A　根据下文的 “children” 和 “adults” 可知， 本段讨论的是学习外语与年龄之间的关系，故选A项。许多人开始学习一门外语，但很快就放弃了。他们会说“我年龄大了(old)”。

30．A.closely  B．quickly

C．privately  D．quietly

解析：选B　孩子们学习语言比成年人更快。closely “密切地” ; quickly“快地”； privately“私人地”； quietly“安静地”。

31．A.age  B．speed

C．distance  D．school

解析：选A　本段讨论的是学习外语与“年龄”之间的关系。age“年龄”； speed“速度”； distance“距离”； school“学校”。

32．A.worry  B．hesitate

C．think  D．quarrel

解析：选A　“我”也听说有些人担心(worry)他们犯错误。

33．A.singing  B．working

C．bargaining  D．learning

解析：选D　本文讨论的是学习(learning)外语的事情，故选D项。

34．A.tiresome  B．hard

C．interesting  D．easy

解析：选D　本句为本段的首句，起着承上启下的作用，是对上文的总结。上文讨论的是学习外语的诸多困难，然后通过“But with some work and devotion, you'll make progress.”话锋一转，讨论学习外语的收获。故选D项。

35．A.blamed  B．amazed

C．interrupted  D．informed

解析：选B　此处讨论的是学习外语的收获，你用他们的语言说上几句，外国人的积极反应会让你感到惊喜(amazed)。

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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A friendly dolphin (海豚) has saved a teenage boy from drowning.Non-swimmer Davide Ceci，__36__ was 14，was within minutes of death when dolphin Filippo came to his rescue.

The friendly creature has been a popular tourist __37__(attract) off Manfredonia in southeast Italy for two years.But now he is a local hero after __38__ (save) Davide when he fell from his father's boat.

While Emanuele Ceci still didn't know his son had fallen into the waves, Filippo was pushing him up out of the water to safety.Davide said，“When I __39__(realise) it was Filippo pushing me, I held onto him.” The dolphin bore down on the boat and got close enough for Davide's father __40__(catch) his frightened son.

Davide's mother Signora Ceci said，“It is a hero.Generally, it seems __41__(possible) that an animal could have done something like that, to save a human life.It is unbelievable.”

Filippo has lived in the waters off Manfredonia since he became separated __42__ a visiting school of dolphins.Maritime researcher Dr Giovanna Barbieri said，“Filippo seems not to have the __43__(slight) fear of humans.I'm not __44__ (surprise) that he should have done such __45__ wonderful thing as to save a human.”

语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一只海豚救了一位溺水的男孩的故事。

36．who　考查定语从句。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，补充说明Davide Ceci，且在从句中作主语，故填who。

37．attraction　考查名词。设空处在此作表语，表示“有吸引力的事物”，且由前面的a可知，应填名词attraction。

38．saving　考查非谓语动词。设空处作介词after的宾语，且he与save之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故填saving。

39．realised　考查动词的时态。由主句的时态可知，设空处表示的动作发生在过去，故填realised。

40．to catch　考查非谓语动词。由语境可知，海豚靠近船是为了让Davide的父亲能够到他，故填to catch。

41．impossible　考查形容词。由语境及后面的“It is unbelievable”可知，一般来说，动物似乎不太可能会救助人类，故填impossible(不可能的)。

42．from　考查介词。separate ...from ...意为“把……和……分开”，故填from。

43．slightest　考查形容词最高级。由设空处前面的the可知，应用形容词最高级，故填slightest。

44．surprised　考查形容词。设空处在此作表语，意为“吃惊的”，故填surprised。

45．a　考查冠词。thing为可数名词且在此表泛指，故填a。“such＋a(n)＋形容词＋可数名词单数形式”意为“这样的一个……”。

第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

假定你是李华，你校正在举办高一年级优秀英语书法展。请你为校英语报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1．活动的时间、地点；

2．活动目的；

3．活动反响。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；

2．请按如下格式作答。

An English Handwriting Exhibition

参考范文：

An English Handwriting Exhibition

An exhibition of English handwriting, designed to raise students' awareness of writing neatly and beautifully, is on at the newly-built student center from October 10 to October 30. All the works on show were chosen from Senior one students. Varieties of handwriting styles are shown. The exhibition is highly spoken of and considered a visual feast! Not only do the students enjoy the elegant and amazing art form, but they are inspired to practice more. Students do hope this kind of activity can be held regularly.

第二节(满分25分)

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。

School mornings were always busy. The first sentence I usually heard was “It's time to rise！”It was Mom's loudest voices, and there was no way I could pretend not to hear it or hide from it.

By then, I couldn't get to the kitchen fast enough. In fact, it was a race between my sister, my brother, and me. We usually seated ourselves at the same time, sometimes knocking each other out of our places. After breakfast, we all rushed out to the bus stop as we took our lunch bags that contained a sandwich, fruit, and dessert.

Then, one day, much to my surprise，there was no dessert in my lunch! What could have happened to it? Did Mom forget to make or buy it? Oh, well, I thought，“It's only one time, so it's no big deal.”But, for the next few days, my lunch contained no dessert! So one day, after school, as soon as I got home, I asked，“Mom! Why haven't you been putting a dessert in my school lunch？”

Mom answered，“Why, Eugene, I have been including a dessert in your lunch. If you're not getting them, then who is？”

So then we thought of my activities, and what I did with my lunch each day. As soon as I arrived at school, I always put my lunch in the classroom closet (储物间) along with all of the other lunches. And that brought us to Carl — the bad boy of the third-grade classroom. The teacher didn't like him in class and would send him to the closet, where he would spend most of each day.

Carl lived in a group foster home (集体寄养之家). He was loud and somewhat of a thief. He would take just about anything that wasn't fastened down (盖紧), so he wasn't welcome at school. Mom and I  decided that with nothing else to do, Carl was probably going through the lunches and eating what he liked.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式作答。

Paragraph 1：

My mother and I talked about ways to solve this problem.　

Paragraph 2：

Another day, Carl asked me if he could come to my house and meet my mother.　

参考范文：

Paragraph 1：

My mother and I talked about ways to solve this problem. After some thinking, my mother said she was going to put two packages of goodies in my lunch. I was confused, but my mother just told me that one package was for me and one was for Carl. And then I put my lunch bag in the classroom closet as usual. One day, Carl stopped me and asked why there were always two desserts in my lunches. I told him that one was for him. At this, he became a little thoughtful.

Paragraph 2：

Another day, Carl asked me if he could come to my house and meet my mother. I told him that he would be welcome at our house as long as he did not steal anything and did not fight with others. He agreed. After that, Carl would come to our house every day after school with me and we enjoyed our time together playing games. I learned a lifelong lesson from Mom about how to treat others with respect.