高中人教版必修一英语Unit1 单元测验

单元检测：(Unit1-3)一．单词：（20’）英译汉：1 be concerned about2 ignore3 grateful4 command5 be tired of6 communicate with7 be determined to do sth8 frequently9 be fond of10 exactly汉译英：1 经历，经受2 恢复，痊愈3 故意4 提出（观点，看法）5 表达，表情6 下定决心做某事7 屈服，投降8 即使，尽管9 整个地，完全地10 方便条件，有利之处二．翻译句子：(9’)1.It is no pleasure looking through these any longer because nature is one thing that reallymust be experienced.2.Today the number of people learning English in China is increasing rapidly. In fact,Chinsmsy hsve the largest numbr of English learners.3.Ever sinc middle school, my sister Wang Wei and I have dreamed about taking a great biktrip. Two years ago she bought an expensive mountain bike and then she persuaded me to buy one.4.When I told her the air wound be hard to breath and it wound be very cold, she said itwound be an interesting experience. I know my sister well. Once she has made up her mind, nothing can change it. Finally, I had to giv in.三．单选（15’）1. All _____ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.A what is neededB for our needsC the thing neededD that is needed2. Today the public is much concerned about the way _____.A nature is being ruinedB which nature is ruinedC on which to ruin natureD of nature to be ruined3. The reason is __________ he is unable to operate the machine.A. becauseB. whyC. thatD. whether4. I have bought the same dress __________ she is wearing.A. asB. thatC. whichD. what5. We’re talking about the piano and the pianist __________ were in the concert we attendedlast night.A. whichB. whomC. whoD. that6. ---- “How do you like the book?”---- “It’s quite different from __________ I read last month.”A. thatB. whichC. the oneD. the one what7. --- Don’t you believe me?--- ________, I will believe _________ you say.A. No; whateverB. Yes; no matter whatC. No; no matter whatD. Yes; whatever8. Information has been put forward __________ more middle school graduates will beadmitted into universities.A. while B that C. when D. as9. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _________ roadconditions need ________.A. that; to be improvedB. which; to be improvedC. where; improvingD. when; improving10. Do you have any idea _______ is actually gong on in the classroom?A. thatB. whatC. asD. which11. Great changes have taken place in that school. It is no longer _______ it was 20 years ago,_______ it was so poorly equipped.A. what; whenB. that; whichC. what; whichD. which; that12. You are late again. You _____ here earlier.A. should comeB. will comeC. should have comeD. will have come13. Galileo insisted that the earth _____ round the sun.A. should moveB. moveC. movesD. A or B14. It was ____ back home after the experiment.A. not until midnight did he goB. until midnight that he didn't goC. not until midnight that he wentD. until midnight when he didn't go15. ---How often do you eat out?---________, but usually once a week.A. Have no ideaB. It dependsC. As usualD. Generally speaking四．完型（30’）I was in a department store with my mom, aunt, and my sister a few days ago. 36 , I am one of those people who do not like to go shopping with my family. However, I decided this time to 37 them.My aunt and I were 38 for some things to buy for our family when I noticed two 39 on the side. One of them had a little girl sitting on it with her 40 nearby and the other one was 41 . So, I decided to sit down. While I was 42 my own thing there, I 43 that the family were not in front of the 44 anymore. I saw the girl 45 and look around for her family. She came back and I saw her in 46, crying.I knew that she 47 her family and was all by herself . Now, I am sure that almost everybody has been lost in a department store or 48 big before and we all know that feeling. 49 I went up to her and asked what was 50 and in between tears she told me she was lost. I 51 her a smile card I just bought. You should have seen the 52 on her face when she read it. Then I went up to customer service center and 53 them what happened. People there promised to 54 her. After I left, the little girl’s parents went there and I could see them looking around for the person who had found their daughter and given her the 55. Little did they know it was a regular teenager who did it.36. A. Luckily B. Usually C. Sadly D. Surprisingly37. A. help B. encourage C. join D. support38. A. answering B. looking C. preparing D. calling39. A. chairs B. children C. signs D. toys40. A. friends B. book C. family D. bags41. A. clean B. large C. empty D. beautiful42. A. studying B. carrying C. buying D. doing43. A. noticed B. believed C. doubted D. understood44. A. shop B. gift C. girl D. lady45. A. get up B. come up C. give up D. make up46. A. return B. detail C. vain D. tears47. A. hated B. raised C. lost D. lived48. A. somewhere B. something C. everywhere D. everything49. A. If B. As C. So D. Or50. A. important B. wrong C. strange D. different51. A. lent B. gave C. sent D. posted52. A. smile B. hope C. puzzle D. worry53. A. reminded B. warned C. asked D. told54. A. look out for B. take care of C. wait for D. call up55. A. courage B. money C. explanation D. card五．阅读（16’）AFriendship can deeply affect the physical and mental health of both men and women. Studies show that people who have no friends or who are lonely, are more likely to die earlier, get sick more often and suffer greater physical wear and tear（折磨）than those who have a support system of friends.Sometimes, family members may be more likely to give you advice or tell you what you don’t want to hear. It may not be as good as a friend who wi ll listen to you and guide you, but support your decisions anyway. The most important elements about friendship are those who suffer support and do not judge your decisions based on society.One reason for the link between social support and good health practice seems to be that people who feel cared for by others are less stress-out and are protected against the symptoms（症状）of depression and loneliness.Generally, women benefit most because of how they deal with stress. Women are more social in ho w they deal with stress than men, while men are more likely to have a “fight or flight” reaction. Women also tend to have larger, denser social network, in which more people know each other and help each other, while men typically have smaller groups of friends and will rely on their wives or other important people for more support. While all these affect people psychologically（心理上）, friendship brings comfort that reduces the ill effects of stress, and the sex difference also contributes to the difference i n the length of one’s life time.1．In the author’s opinion, a real friend should _________.A．tell you what to do even if you refuse to hear it.B．try to persuade you to change your mind quickly.C．judge your decision according to his/her experience.D．give you advice but respect your own decision.2．Women benefit more from friendship than men because _________.A．women are always cared for by more people than men.B．women are usually less stress-out when staying with others.C．wome n are more likely to solve problems with friends’ helpD．women can always keep more long-life friendship than men3．According to the passage we can infer that _______.A．it’s good for women to tell men what they should do or notB．friends are always more important than family membersC．men don’t want to share their problems with many peopleD．the trend that women can live longer makes them more relaxed4．This passage mainly talks about _________.A．why people should develop friendshipB．when friendship affects people’s healthC．people’s different attitudes towards friendshipD．the friendship which can make people live longerBName: Off the Beaten PathCover price: $30.00Our price: $l9.80The best-selling Reader’s Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, up-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000of the United States’ most overlooked must-see destinations.Name: Container Gardens by NumberCover price: $l5.95Our price: $9.49A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.Name: Best Weekend ProjectsCover price: $l7.95Our price: $l3.96Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.Name: l80l Home RemediesCover price: $40.00Our price: $29.96Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters(水泡) to allergies(过敏), and hiccups(打嗝).5. You can most probably read the passage in a ___________.A. newspaperB. travel guideC. reference bookD. textbook6. How much money could you save if you want to buy a travel book?A. $6.46B. $l0. 20C.$l3.96D. $l9.87. Which of the following could help you to deal with common diseases without a doctor?A. Off the Beaten Path.B. Container Gardens by Number.C. l80l Home Remedies.D. Best Weekend Projects.8. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To share his opinion about the books with readers.B. To advise readers to read more in spare time.C. To share the pleasure of reading with readers.D. To advise readers to buy their books.六．作文（10’）背写作文（近况及假期计划）。

新人教版高中英语必修一单元同步练习（附答案）Unit 1 Teenage Life一、根据汉语提示或首字母填空1.Steven was working as a ________ (志愿者) in the neighborhood when I visited her last year.2.There are expected to be some heated __________ (辩论）over the next few days.3. The article is good in_____ (内容), so you can read it.4. There's no simple_____ (解决办法) to this problem.5. The weather is a constant （话题）of conversation in Britain.6. She observed the gentle （活动）of his chest as he breathed.7. The new film has attracted lots of (青少年)during the spring vacation.8. When her son _____(毕业) from high school, Ann moved to a small town.9. Could you recommend some books on English （文学）to me?10. Being an exchange student in a foreign country is a great c for me in a way.11. Simon is not only our headmaster, but also an ________ (专家) in education.12. You might also design an ________ (冒险) challenge to train young volunteers.13. The younger g look forward to new exciting experiences.14. The new film star has become the (焦点) of everyone' s attention.15. I've lived most of my life （成年的）in London二、选词填空（可适当改变形式）1.The teacher had the monitor the papers2..I'm always having to after the children leave.3.We highly recommend that you this course.4.I think that this house will the needs of your family.5.This aid project will to children’s education in poor areas.6.David said that he preferred playing basketball and he wanted to .7.You have the right to make a choice, but you should it.8.I have this theory that most people being at work being at home.9.You’d better try to change some of your habits so that you can the new life.10.To the changing world, we must be involved in lifelong learning and be ready to accept new things.三、单句语法填空1.He has a strong sense of （responsible）; that’s why he is chosen to take control of this project.2. Venice is one of the great tourist (attract) in the world.3. My family have lived in this house for several ( generation).4. Although she is only six years old, she can speak three languages （fluent）.5. Natural disasters have （obvious）contributed to the continent's economic crisis6. The quickest way to find happiness is to quit （complain）about your present life.7. I’m not content current knowledge I have, so I decide to take online classes.8. The child's Internet ( addict ) made him not concentrate on his studies at all.9. As a teacher, I really know what my students （actual）need when they meet challenges.10. The little girl's father often encourages her (train) hard to keep up with others.四、单句改错1. The ground is covered with falling leaves.2. I have no clean clothes and have to get the dirty clothes washing.3. The police work very hardly day and night for the safety of the people.4. She stopped cry and told me what had happened.5. I have studied in a same school with them for three years.6. Tired as he was, Peter tried to finish all the homeworks that day.7. You get used to have your actions directed by others.8. She didn’t always think careful about what she was doing.9.Do you know anything about the club where your son joins?10.He had the good fortune to join in the famous football club.Unit 1 Teenage Life参考答案一、根据汉语提示或首字母填空1. volunteer2. debates3. content4. solution5. topic6. movement7. teenagers8. graduated9. literature 10. challenge11. expert 12. adventure 13. generation 14. focus 15. adult二、选词填空（可适当改变形式）1 hand out 2.clean up 3. sign up for 4. be suitable for 5. make a difference6. make the team7. be responsible for8. prefer...to...9. get used to 10. keep up with三、单句语法填空1. responsibility2. attractions3. generations4. fluently5. obviouslyplaining7. with8. addiction9. actually 10. to train四、单句改错1. falling→fallen2. washing→washed3. hardly →hard4.cry →crying5. a →the6. homeworks →homework7. have →having8. careful→carefully9. where→which/that或者删掉where 10. join i。

Unit 1Friendship本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

第Ⅰ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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What colour does the man prefer?A．Light blue. B．Yellow. C．Pink.2．What was the climate like where the old couple lived?A．Hot. B．Warm. C．Snowy.3．What are the two speakers talking about?A．The quality of school buildings.B．The earthquake.C．Natural disasters.4．What does the Beijing Olympics emblem mean?．A．It means “Welcome to Beijing”．B．It means “Green Beijing”．C．It means “Dancing Beijing”5．Why did the woman get a new job in another country?A．Because she hated to work with the man here.B．Because she didn't like the culture here.C．Because she wanted to experience a new culture.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。

人教版高中英语必修一Unit1Friendship单元测试卷第一部分听力（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does the man advise the woman to do?A．Get some sleep．B．Prepare for the test．C．Have a cup of coffee．2．What‟s the woman?A．A doctor．B．A teacher．C．A bank clerk．3．How did the man get to the museum?A．By bus．B．On foot．C．By underground．4．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Books．B．Classes．C．School．5.How much money will the man leave if he buys four 5．50-dollar tickets?A．$3 B．$5 C．$7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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第六段材料，回答第6至8题。

6．Why did the boy wake up late?A．He didn‟t hear the clock．B．He forgot to set the clock．C．He studied late last night．7．What will the boy have today?A．A test．B．A competition．C．An interview．8．How does the boy feel now?A．Sick．B．Sleepy．C．Worried．听第七段材料，回答第9至11题。

Unit 1 单元测试题第二部分：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。

A21. What’s worrying Anna?A. Her friend keeps telling lies.B. Her friend is not interesting.C. Her friend does not believe her.D. Her friend reads her terrible stories.22. Dani suggests that Tom _____.A. leave his two friendsB. tell his friends his thoughtsC. go on an outing with one of his friendsD. invite another to join his group of friends23. Whose friend has a big mouth?A. Tom.B. Mary.C. Anna.D. Daisy.24. The underlined word “teasing” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.A. avoidingB. hatingC. making fun ofD. taking pity onBOn my first day of high school, I asked an eleventh-grader where my class was. And he told me it was “on the fourth floor, next to the pool.” I found out five minutes later th at we don’t even have a fourth floor and there’s no pool either! Besides that, I didn’t have any trouble with the older kid.I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade.The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I’ve prepared for the night before, gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I’ve changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don’t take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful!While drinking and smoking might be present i n some middle schools, they’re also around in high school. I have a lot of friends who promised they’d never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you’re applying for (申请) college. The “friends” who say you’re a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It’s hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don’t follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions.25. What happened to the author on his first day of high school?A. He had a fight with an eleventh-grader.B. He fell into a pool on the fourth floor.C. He was five minutes late for class.D. He was fooled by a schoolboy.26. The author advises high school students to _____.A. give up sportsB. choose useful classesC. try their best to get good gradesD. get ready for tests the night before27. The last paragraph mainly tells us _____.A. about the trouble caused by drinking and smokingB. about the importance of making friendsC. not to go to any party in high schoolD. not to lose ourselves in high schoolCIn the book The Best Little Girl in the World, Kessa has a serious eating disorder (进食障碍) called anorexia nervosa. But she is not alone. Many people have this eating disorder.In the beginning of her story, Kessa is a normal 15-year-old. She is good at many things, especially dancing. She has danced for many years and loves it. One day her dance teacher tells her to continue eating right, but maybe lose a few pounds. Once Kessa hears this, she takes things too far. Instead of cutting down on snacks and junk food, she decides not to eat at all. She does not eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner. She begins losing weight and becomes slimmer (更加苗条的) and slimmer. But she loses weight to a point where she is unhealthy.As her poor eating habits continue, her parents start getting as much help as possible to cure (治疗) their beautiful daughter. But it is just as hard for Kess a’s parents to deal with her disorder as it is for her. Everyday she exercises to lose more pounds and plans what and when she will eat. Her parents try everything, but Kessa decides not to have any fat on her body.Kessa’s doctor and parents finally take her to the hospital. She is now so thin that she can hardly walk. There, she is given good care.In the rest of the book, Kessa goes through a lot of trouble in order to cure her eating disorder. This book, I think, can help to prevent people from doing this to themselves. It shows the trouble that people go through just to be slimmer, and all theterrible things they must experience to be cured. It is a book I think every teenager should read.28. What does Kessa do to lose weight?A. She stops eating.B. She eats less junk food.C. She has three small meals a day.D. She dances many more hours a day.29. What do we know about Kessa’s eating disorder?A. It is caused by her dance teacher.B. It’s too serious to be cured.C. It makes her suffer a lot.D. It’s an unusual illness.30. The book mentioned in the text is mainly about _____.A. how to cure eating disordersB. the importance of eating rightC. a girl’s fight against an eating problemD. why so many people have eating disordersDTime for Kids (TFK) gets the great news on the coolest toys for 2014 at the 111th American International Toy Fair.What’s four days long, bigger than seven football fields, and filled with thousands of toys? It’s Toy Fair 2014!Each year, hundreds of toy companies from across the country come together in New York City. All kinds of products are shown as a way to know what’s to come in the new year. This year’s trends (款式) include oversize toys. “In 2014, everything is really big and really out there,” says Adrienne Appell, a toy-trends expert.Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere (西半球). Toy-store buyers go to the event to decide which toys they may want to sell during the holiday season. Members of the media, like TFK, go to the fair to report back on all the cool trends. Unfortunately, Toy Fair is not open to the public.This year’s Toy Fair was the biggest in its 111-year history. More than 1,000 toy companies showed products from simple card games to high-tech robots. “Larger Than Life” was a Toy Fair favorite. This trend is all about big toys with a big play value.Though it is all fun and games at Toy Fair, we saw lots of products making a push towards education, with STEAM. That stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This trend includes word games. And of course, we saw some super cool, high-tech games. “Technology is always going to influence toys,” says Appell. “This year we saw lots of 3D games, and robots.”To know more information about the event, click (点击) here to watch the video.31. The American International Toy Fair _____.A. can be visited by everyoneB. attracts very few peopleC. is held every two yearsD. has a long history32. What can we infer from Toy Fair 2014?A. Big toys will be popular this year.B. Robots are great favorites of buyers.C. Toys are becoming more educational than fun.D. Simple card games will disappear on the market.33. What’s special about Toy Fair 2014?A. It is the largest.B. It is the longest.C. It sells all of its toys.D. It’s held in New York City.34. What’s the best title for the text?A. Kids love toysB. Time for toysC. Technology changes toysD. Toy-stores in New York City35. The text is taken from a _____.A. magazineB. newspaperC. websiteD. textbook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。

单元达标测评(满分:120分;时间:100分钟)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。

AThe China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior business editors,senior copy editors,copy editors and graphic designers to strengthen its international team.We offer a competitive salary package,free accommodation with utilities paid for,90per cent medical reimbursement,seven-day paid leave,eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of residence.Senior Business EditorYou must:·assist the business editor in setting goals and working on achieving them;·be an excellent team person who can generate ideas and think creatively and be able to rewrite something totally if needed and to mentor junior staff;·ideally have been working or have worked in a position of responsibility and understand what leadership entails;·have had at least five years'editing experience working on editing the business desk and be familiar with industry software.Senior Copy EditorYou must:·work in shifts in the business desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to the print;·edit or rewrite copy and give up-to-date headlines and captions;·have had at least two years'editing experience working on the editing desk and be familiar with industry software.Copy EditorYou must:·be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headlines and captions;·be able to work in shifts for different pages,and usually have the last word before the page is sent to the print;·have two years'editing experience working on the copy desk and be familiar with industry software.Graphic DesignerYou must:·have excellent skill in information graphics;·be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;·be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;·have a good sense of typography;·have good news judgment;·be familiar with Macintosh software,including InDesign,Illustrator and Photoshop;·be fluent in English.·For enquiries or to apply,write to .1.How many positions need editing experience?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.2.What is not required about Graphic Designer?A.Being familiar with Photoshop.B.Having excellent skill in information graphics.C.Having a good sense of typography.D.Writing up-to-date headlines and captions.3.The author writes this passage to.A.advertise for some employeesB.describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper groupC.describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspaper groupD.tell you how to become good editors and designersBJohn von Neumann was the oldest of3children of a banker,and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early.At17,his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead apoor life being a mathematician,so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well.In1926,at23,he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in mathematics.From then on,mathematics provided well enough for him,and he never had to turn to chemistry.In1930,von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there.His first book was published in1932.In1933,the Institute for Advanced Study was formed,and he became one of the6full-time people in the School of Mathematics(Einstein was one of the others).World WarⅡhugely changed von Neumann's areas of interest.Until1940 he had been a great pure mathematician.During and after the war,he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions.After the war,von Neumann continued his work with computers,and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards,was president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission.He died of cancer in 1957.Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history.He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the20th century.Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time,and there are a number of stories about him.His driving ability is a part of his legend.He reported one accident this way:“I was driving down the road.The trees on the right werepassing me in an orderly fashion at60miles per hour.Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”4.According to the text,von Neumann's father believed that.A.a mathematician couldn't earn a lot of moneyB.a mathematician needed a good memoryC.von Neumann had the ability to learn two subjects at the same timeD.von Neumann had the gift for solving problems at a high speed5.Von Neumann published his first book at the age of.A.25B.26C.29D.326.How did World WarⅡaffect John von Neumann?A.He realized the importance of engineering.B.He began to research how to put mathematics into practice.C.He left college and served at the government department.D.He lost interest in chemistry.7.From the last paragraph,we can infer John von Neumann was.A.calmB.braveC.intelligentD.humorousCEvery March,the country celebrates the achievements of women in American history.Even though these achievements go back a long way,most schools didn't start focusing on women pioneers and their achievements until recently.Today,most schools teach kids about the many contributions women have made to our country.How did this change come about?On March19,1911,a German woman named Clara Zetkin organized the very first International Women's Day.Inspired by American working women,the event took on the causes of peace in an effort to end World War I as well as women's rights.However,people's interest in International Women's Day still dwindled over the years.It gained momentum(势头)again in the1960's when the women's movement caused women to wonder why they weren't included in the history books.By the1970s,more female historians began to look back at women's contributions in history.In1978,a California school district started Women's History Week to promote the teaching of women's history.School officials picked the week of March8to include International Women's Day.It was so popular that,in1981,Congress passed a resolution,making the week a celebration for the entire country.The concept of studying women's history continued to grow in popularity.In1987,a group of women asked Congress to expand the celebration.That same year,Congress declared the entire month of March National Women's History Month.Today,schools and communities across the country celebrate the month with special lessons and activities designed to teach the ways women have helped shape the US.The women who have worked hard to make Women's History Month a reality would like to see women's history studied all year,not just every March.In1996,the National Women's History Museum was founded.It is a commonweal(公益)organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating thevarious historic contributions of women.The organization is working with Congress to open a permanent(永久的)museum site in Washington D.C.8.What was ignored in school education in the past according to the text?A.Popularizing American history.B.Introducing the history of World War I.C.Sharing Americans'global contributions.D.Teaching about American women's achievements.9.Which of the following can replace the underlined word“dwindled” in Paragraph2?A.Started.B.Survived.C.Decreased.pleted.10.What is mainly discussed in Paragraph3?A.How Women's History Month became a reality.B.How women were included in the history books.C.Why women's history should be taught at school.D.Why women's contributions should be honored in history.11.Which correctly describes the National Women's History Museum?A.It was founded by Clara Zetkin.B.It was confirmed by Congress.C.It is a non-profit organization.D.It is a museum in Washington D.C.DAge has never been a problem for16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all,she's already got her master's degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of4.She began having an influence on others soon.When she was6years old,she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service,a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as the earthquake,flood and other natural disasters.At the age of11,she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in2013.She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn't stop there,though.The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology(航空心理学)for her further study,a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot.She grew up around airplanes.Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could cause deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately.For her,it's a mix of two interests.In her free time,Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis,swimming and being active in her youth group at church.She also has three self-published books, which are on her site.Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college,and In the Future aims to help business owners with trends.Herthird book,The Genius Race,has a wider appeal.It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.12.What can we know about Thessalonika?A.When she was6years old,she started homeschooling.B.She gained her master's degree at the age of11.C.She majored in science and technology.D.In2013she got her bachelor's degree through completing courses online.13.What is Thessalonika's next plan according to the passage?A.Major in aviation psychology.B.Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C.Be active in her youth group at church.D.Write another book to help people to be geniuses.14.Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A.To help people to be geniuses.B.To give students a hand to complete college.C.To arouse people's interest in psychology.D.To share her own experience with others.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.The Story of ThessalonikaB.To be a GeniusC.Three Published BooksD.Homeschooling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。

Unit 1 Cultural Heritage 综合测试一、阅读理解In habitats across the planet, animals periodically drop everything to walk, fly or swim to a new place. Wildlife such as whales and geese learn migration paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration within their genetic code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration.Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. Take the Cory’s shearwater, an oceangoing sea bird that migrates over the Atlantic every year. The young do not migrate with their parents, so culture cannot explain their journeys. And the exact paths vary wildly from individual to individual, making genetics equally unlikely.Cory’s shearwaters are long-lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. Researchers call this the“exploration-refinement”, and until now it has been hypothetical (假设的) because of difficulties in tracking migratory animals’ movements.But a team of researchers has done that by attaching small geolocators to more than 150 of the birds aged four to nine. They found that younger birds traveled longer distances, for longer periods, and had more diverse paths than older birds. “We finally have evidence of the ‘exploration-refinement’ for migratory birds,” says Letizia Campioni, who led the study. Younger Cory’s shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults— but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploring, which gradually fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course.Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies, “exploration refinement could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man-made changes,” says Barbara Frei. “It might be safer to repeat a behavior that was recently successful than to rely on patterns that were perfected long ago but might no longer be safe.”1．What is the first paragraph mainly about?.A．It describes animals’ habitats.B．It talks about migration models.C．It compares different species.D．It introduces a tracking technology.2．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The opening for learning and practice.B．The unique living habit of Cory’s shearwaters.C．The way Cory’s shearwaters form their migration patterns.D．The process scientists track Cory’s shearwaters’ movements.3．What does Letizia’s study find about the younger Cory’s shearwaters?A．They travel as much as adult birds.B．They move in a predictable manner.C．They lower the speed for exploration.D．They look for a course with their parents.4．What can we conclude from the last paragraph?A．Man-made changes make migration easier.B．Animals make a safer journey via a fixed track.C．Course exploration contributes to birds’ adaptability.D．A combination of strategies assures migration success.British scientists have discovered the willow trees planted at an angle could increase sugars for biofuel production.Willow is a fast-growing species. It is already used to produce fuels for the renewable heating and power market. In future it could also help to produce biofuel to power vehicles. It has been known that when willows growing in the wild are blown sideways, they tend to produce more sugars. But for a while it has not been known why this happens.Researchers at Imperial College London, led by Dr Nicholas Brereton and Dr Michael Ray of the Department of Life Sciences, have now solved the mystery. When the tree is blown sideways, its genes (基因) produce large numbers of sugar molecules (分子) to straighten the tree upwards.“This is an important breakthrough. Our study now shows that natural genetic changes are related to these differences. And this could well be the key to unlocking the future for green energy from willow,” said Dr Brereton.The research was carried out under lab conditions. The willows were grown at an angle of 45 degrees. They were compared to willows which grow naturally straight upwards. The team then looked for the same effect among the willows growing on the Isle of Orkney where strong winds cause the trees to bend at extreme angles. They discovered that the Orkney trees produce five times the amount of sugars found in willows grown in sheltered conditions.Willow is widely planted across the UK. The results show that biofuel crops such as willows could be grownin climatically changeable conditions where chances of growing food crops are limited.The study is published in Biotechnology for Biofuels.5．What may happen when willows are planted in strong winds?A．They stop growing.B．Few sugars are produced.C．They try to grow sideways.D．Changes in genes take place.6．The Orkney willows ________.A．are unusually rich in sugars B．grow naturally straight upwardC．look taller than ordinary willows D．are stronger than those growing in labs7．Farmers living in changeable climate _______.A．use biofuel for heating and power B．are encouraged to grow biofuel cropsC．can plant different kinds of food crops D．should make their willows grow straight8．Where does this passage most probably come from?A．A personal diary.B．A travel magazine.C．A scientific journal.D．A newspaper advertisement.Thousands of years ago, Britain was covered by thick forests, home to many animals which no longer live in the United Kingdom. But all this has changed. Now the population of the United Kingdom has increased tosixty-five million. Three-quarters of Britain consists of fields, towns or cities. Although 25 percent of land is countryside, new methods of farming mean that there are fewer birds and small animals living in fields than ever before. Now, the United Kingdom does not have large wild carnivores (肉食动物). In Scotland, there are only 400 wildcats-Europe's rarest cats-but these are much smaller than wolves.Some people would like to change things, however! Some organizations and writers say that Britain needs to become more natural again. They suggest that trees and plants that grew in the United Kingdom before towns and cities were built should be allowed to grow again. They even say that large wild animals which have not lived in the United Kingdom should be helped to return and live wild. They call this "rewilding".Not everyone agrees. In the last twenty years, over one million trees which originally grew in Scotland have been planted and there are plans for more - but wild animals? Some people ask if wolves will attack sheep or even humans. They are also angry that rewilding might mean an end to walking in the hills which so many people enjoy. So far, there are no wolves or bears in Britain's forests - but soon there might be!9．Which fact directly causes fewer birds living in the British countryside now?A．The increasing population of the UK.B．Too many fields, towns or cities.C．The modern ways of farming.D．Too much hunting.10．Which of the following statements is wrong?A．No large wild camivores live in the UK at present.B．Many animals died out and forests were destroyed in the UK.C．At least one million trees native to Scotland have been planted.D．So far, no animals have been sent to the wild, except wolves and bears.11．Why are some people against "rewilding"?A．Introducing large animals to the wild will destroy the newly planted trees.B．Introducing large animals to the wild will do harm to people.C．Introducing large animals to the wild needs too much effort.D．Introducing large animals to the wild will cost a lot of money.二、七选五When your child begins to beg for a pet, you may draw back at the thought of the additional responsibilities. Parents usually think of all the work and responsibility having a pet could bring about. ____12____● Teach responsibility.A family pet can help show children the importance of proper care in keeping their new friend happy and healthy.____13____ Give your child a sense of responsibility by having them help meet these needs, whether they feel like it that day or not.● Encourage exercise.If you’ve ever been forced to keep up with a young dog or cat, you know how tiring it can be!____14____ By encouraging your child to play with his or her pet, both of them will get the exercise they need to sleep soundly and live healthy and happy lives.____15____Teaching your child how to “play nice” with and show affection to another living being is an essential firststep toward developing lifelong empathy (共情) for others. Learning how to be a good friend with a pet will teach one how to be more open and friendly to other people as well.● Be practical.While the benefits of pet ownership are clear, pets are definitely not for everybody. Raising pets requires a large amount of work and responsibility. You’d better make sure the whole family is aware of the requirement that come along with the pet. ____16____ It’s best to introduce the potential pet to your child before bringing him or her home to ensure that there is a healthy connection.A．Treat others well.B．Form a close bond with a friend.C．Pets are great for helping "“break the ice”.D．But you can use the pet’s energy to your advantage.E．Also, some pets can be very aggressive with children.F．All pets need to be fed, given fresh water, and exercised regularly.G．However, allowing kids to keep a pet can teach you both some important lessons.三、完形填空Last winter we had to put our two dogs, which accompanied us for a long time, and couldn’t live along because of old age, to sleep. The house felt so ____17____ but we weren’t ready for a new dog. Instead, we____18____ two cats. Then a few weeks ago one of our cats never came back home and the house was now too____19____ . My husband, who’s a ____20____ vet with PTSD (创伤后应激障碍) and other issues, saw a dog up for ____21____ at a local shelter. The ____22____ read, “ good with cats. ” So we made an ____23____ to meet her. Later we ____24____ she came from an abusive home and was ____25____ afraid of men. Her trainer had_____26_____ her all year to get her to a point where she was even adoptable. After an hour with the trainer, we got to _____27_____ her. It was love at first _____28_____ and she even let my husband pet her.We took her home. She’s a little scared and shy but is warming up to her new _____29_____ of humans and cats. That night we also _____30_____ that we adopted her exactly 8 years after our Husky died. Her name is karma.All week we’ve been walking around the house and property _____31_____ saying “ good karma ” to reassureher. It makes me smile and so I just really feel like sharing it with you.17．A．small B．hot C．empty D．new18．A．raised B．watched C．abandoned D．sent19．A．old B．broken C．high D．lifeless20．A．strong B．disabled C．wise D．healthy21．A．adoption B．cure C．operation D．experiment22．A．book B．letter C．description D．news23．A．appointment B．error C．offer D．excuse24．A．made sure B．took seriously C．sorted through D．figured out25．A．scarcely B．especially C．possibly D．purposely26．A．punished B．treated C．accompanied D．observed27．A．phone B．meet C．judge D．treasure28．A．entrance B．spots C．stages D．sight29．A．pack B．owner C．neighbor D．relative30．A．denied B．worried C．realized D．doubted31．A．immediately B．constantly C．willingly D．quickly四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

Unit1 单元检测卷A卷A 卷·高中名校好题基础达标卷第一部分听力（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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is probably the woman?A. A doctor.B. A taxi driver.C. A policewoman.2. What’s the matter with the woman’s husband?A. He is having a serious headache.B. He was knocked down by an ambulance.C. There is something wrong with his leg.3. What does the man think of the newest Readers?A. Just so-so.B. Wonderful.C. Boring.4. How old is Mary now?A. Twenty.B. Twenty-eight.C. Thirty.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the hospital.B. In a supermarket.C. In a coffee bar.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独自。

每段对话或独自后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独自前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独自读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

高中英语学习材料madeofjingetiejiUnit 1FriendshipⅠ.词汇知识1．He took a deep breath to ________ and then stood on the stage and began his lecture.A. calm down himselfB. calm himself downC. make himself quietD. make himself silent2．The conference was concerned ________ reforms and everyone present was concerned ________ their own interests.A. with; forB. with; withC. for; aboutD. about; with3．In hot countries, it's possible to sleep ________ in summer.A. in outdoorsB. at outdoorsC. outdoorD. outdoors4．________ all the money I owe you and the numbers ________ exactly 200 yuan.A. Add; add upB. Add up; add upC. Add up; add up toD. Add to; add up5．We can see that he did it ________，not by chance.A. to purposeB. on purposeC. in purposeD. by purpose6．All these gifts must be mailed immediately ________ in time for Christmas.A. in order to have receivedB. so as to receiveC. in order to be receivedD. as so to be receiving7．________ such heavy pollution already, it may now be too late to clean up the lake.A. Having sufferedB. SufferingC. To sufferD. Suffered8．His ________ expression on his face showed that he is completely ________ the whole thing.A. tiring; tired withB. tired; tired ofC. tiring; tiring withD. tired; tiring of9．— How are you managing to do your work without an assistant?— Well, I ________ somehow.A. get alongB. come onC. watch outD. set off10．She was frightened out of her life, but she appeared to stay ________.A. silentB. quietC. calmD. stillⅡ.语法知识11．If you haven't tickets, you ________ to be here an hour ________ the match starts in order to get a good seat.A. had better; whenB. had; beforeC. have got; beforeD. had; when12．Is it he or you ________ in charge of the job and supposed to complete it punctually?A. who isB. that isC. who areD. whom are13．— Do you know our hometown at all?— No, this is the first time I ________ here.A. wasB. am comingC. cameD. have come14．I haven't found my new MP3 player yet. In fact, I even asked myself ________ I could have done with it.A. whereB. whatC. thatD. whether15．Sorry, Cathy, I didn't know that you were badly short of money then. But you ________ me for help.A. must have askedB. could have askedC. would have askedD. may have askedⅢ.完形填空What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed intotheir nightclothes. Mary had __16__ them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting (照看) the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely__17__，” she thought.“Sleep，” she considered, “if only I could！” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she __18__ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n) __19__ way to make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary's __20__ felt heavier and heavier, I mustn't sleep, she thought — which was __21__ what she did, of course.Strangely enough, she soon __22__ that she was a world-famous chef(主厨). She made a __23__and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous or __24__ —her favorite hobby. She __25__ took the leading role in her own TV show.That is, until she became too __26__. “I am definitely the best in the world，”she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But __27__ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she __28__to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. __29__ set in, but Mary could not run — she was __30__ to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, __31__ a sharp sound awoke her.She got shocked and confused — __32__ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate，she was met by three __33__ little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were __34__，so we tried to make some bread，” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She __35__ them never to fall asleep on the job again!16. A. given B. written C. told D. taught17. A. successful B. helpful C. tiring D. surprising18. A. shook B. put C. bent D. kept19. A. difficult B. boring C. important D. easy20. A. eyes B. mind C. heart D. legs21. A. nicely B. exactly C. curiously D. carelessly22. A. realized B. reminded C. learnt D. dreamt23. A. decision B. fortune C. business D. plan24. A. cooking B. reading C. running D. babysitting25. A. just B. ever C. even D. only26. A. selfish B. proud C. stubborn D. sensitive27. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing28. A. tried B. arranged C. managed D. prepared29. A. Panic B. Pain C. Noise D. Stress30. A. frozen B. dragged C. pushed D. brought31. A. because B. until C. as D. unless32. A. smoke B. light C. water D. fire33. A. cheerful B. strange C. guilty D. confident34. A. busy B. hungry C. worried D. asleep35. A. promised B. allowed C. expected D. persuadedⅣ.阅读理解They are the sort of friends who are so close they trust each other with their lives. If one falls, the other is there to catch him.They are Wellman, whose legs were permanently injured nine years ago in a rock-climbing accident, and Corbett, an experienced rock climber. Together, they climbed up Half Dome, the famous 2,000-foot rock in the Yosemite National Park, through one of most difficult routes (路线)．During the climb, Corbett took the lead, hit in the metal spikes (尖状物) that guided the ropes and climbed up. Then, after Wellman pulled himself up the rope, Corbett went down to remove the spikes and climbed up again. This process was repeated time and again, inch by inch, for 13 days.Wellman's job was not easy either. He got himself up the rope through upper body strength alone. In all, Wellman figured that he had done 5,000 pull-ups up the rope on the climb.However，when the two men first met, they never talked about climbing. “He knew that was how I got injured.”Wellman said. Until one day Wellman decided that he wanted to climb again and they started training.Their climb of Half Dome was not all smooth. At one point, pieces of rock gave way, and Corbett dropped down quickly. Wellman locked their rope in place, stopping the fall at 20 feet. His quick action probably saved his friend's life.“Your partner can save your life — you can save your partner's life，”Wellman said as the pair receive d congratulations from friends. “There arereal close ties.”36. Which of the following was a challenge for Corbett in climbing Half Dome?A. To climb up to remove the spikes.B. To climb it twice.C. To do 5,000 pull-ups up the rope.D. To lock the rope in place.37. Why did the two men never talk about climbing when they first met?A. Corbett was poorly trained.B. Wellman had lost interest in climbing.C. Corbett didn't want to hurt Wellman.D. Wellman hadn't decided whether to climb again.38. What do we know about Wellman?A. He climbed Half Dome by himself.B. He was disabled in a traffic accident.C. He stopped rock-climbing for some time.D. He was saved by Corbett during the climb.39. The main idea of the text is that ________.A. two heads are better than oneB. friendship is precious in lifeC. the disabled should never give upD. a man can be destroyed but cannot be defeated答案1．He took a deep breath to ________ and then stood on the stage and began his lecture.A. calm down himselfB. calm himself downC. make himself quietD. make himself silent答案与解析B句意：他深吸一口气使自己镇静下来，接着站在台上开始演讲。

WELCOME UNIT—UNIT1单元测试卷第一部分阅读(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。

AWelcome back to school!Have you signed up for an after⁃school activity yet?Here are some of the activities you can try.SPORTS TEAMSDo you like sports?How about joining the football team?It has tryouts at3:00pm next Tuesday. Many of our best players have moved up to college.So now the team needs new players.For more information,meet our sports advisors,Ms.Matte or Mr.Stergis.GOOD AT ART?This year,your schoolmates in the school art club plan to paint a mural(壁画)on the wall by the office.So they need new members to help create it.Are you interested in drawing,painting or taking photographs?This club is for you.The first meeting of the school year is at3:15pm next Wednesday in room221.Please see Ms.Greenway for more information.NEW THIS YEARThere are some new activities you can have a go at.Try the new after⁃school science club.It has plans to enter the national senior robotics competition this year.So if you want to try building a robot,this club is for you.See rson in room105for more details.The club meets at3:30pm every Thursday.Do you like acting?Are you good at singing?The school play this year is a musical—The Sound of e and try out for it at3:10pm next Monday in room125.For a list of all the after⁃school activities this year,click here,or pick up a membership form from the advisor's office—room107.1.When are the tryouts for the football team?A.At3:10pm next Monday.B.At3:00pm next Tuesday.C.At3:15pm next Wednesday.D.At3:30pm every Thursday.2.What does the art club plan to do this year?A.To paint a mural.B.To put on a musical.C.To offer photography courses.D.To enter a national competition.3.Where can you get more information about the science club?A.In room221.B.In room125.C.In room107.D.In room105.BMy First Day of SchoolFrightened,I was walking into my first school in America.I had traveled a long distance from India in order to join my parents,who had been here for three years,hoping America would help my future.My father decided that I would have a better education here,so I enrolled(登记)in the local high school in my new town.I was afraid of how I would do.On the first day,I went to my second class after I had missed my first.With anxiety,I reached for the door,opening it slowly.Without paying attention to my classmates,I went straight to the teacher and asked if this was the right class.With a soft voice he answered,“Yes.”His voice comforted me a little.He gave me a sheet called Course Requirements, which I would never get in India because we didn't have anything like that.Then he asked me to choose where I would sit.I didn't actually want to pick a seat.In India we had fixed seats,so I never needed to worry about that.I spent the rest of the class taking notes from the image produced by the overhead projector(投影仪).In Indian schools,we didn't use the technology.We had to take notes as the teacher spoke.It was noon.I was very confused about when I would have lunch.I went to my next class and the bell rang as I entered.I went through the regular(惯常的)process of asking the teacher if I was in the right class.She said,“It's still fourth period.”“But the bell just rang,”I said.Changing from a gentle tone to a harsh(刺耳的)one,she said,“That is the lunch bell,young man.”I apologized.Without another word I headed for the cafeteria.I felt lucky because we didn't have this in India.Every confusion seemed like a barrier I had to get through to reach my goal.Atthe end of the day,I was on my way to the bus which we didn't have in India either.I saw my bus and sat down inside happily.I was thinking,today wasn't so bad.4.Why did the author attend an American high school?A.Because his father preferred American schools.B.Because his family wanted him to have a bright future.C.Because his mother had worked in it for3years.D.Because he had been longing to leave his homeland.5.What do we know about the author's first day of school?A.He went to the wrong class for second period.B.He met some enthusiastic teachers and classmates.C.He got the Course Requirements sheet from his classmate.D.He experienced differences between American and Indian schools in many ways.6.What does the underlined word“barrier”probably mean?A.Door.B.Difficulty.C.Task.D.Period.7.How did the author feel at the end of the day?A.Worried.B.Puzzled.C.Happy.D.Sad.CThe winter break is just about to end.Soon we will be back at school.It's with both happiness and sadness.I very much look forward to seeing my friends and starting practice again,but it also means I'm officially(正式地)half way through the exchange year.With school starting there are new things to try and experience.For example,I'm starting a new sport,track and field.It's similar to cross⁃country,which I did from August till November.Being here for half a year now,I can easily tell the differences between my two schools.The hardest or most different part for me is to have the same schedule every day here.Honestly,I prefer to have different classes every day,as I did in my home country.However,I am attracted to the Friday football games.Football is one of my favorite sports now.Before I came,I knew nothing about it.Now I am addicted to it,especially to watching it with my host parents.I have also been so lucky to go to two college football games.Before I left school in December,I had a couple of tests called the Mid⁃term Test.They all went pretty smoothly,mostly because I didn't have too many hard classes.My favorite class wasEnglish,and it was also my hardest.Personally I really liked English classes,where I could write essays,challenge writing skills and improve spoken English.Only four days of the winter break is left.A part of me wants to be on a break forever,and the other part expects to get started again,starting a new sport and seeing my friends and classmates.8.Why does the author feel sad before school starts again?A.Her homework is not finished.B.The exchange year will end soon.C.Her school life will get harder.D.The new sport no longer attracts her.9.How does the school in the author's home country differ from the one she is in now?A.The courses are richer.B.The teachers are kinder.C.The meals are healthier.D.The holidays are longer.10.What does the author enjoy doing most with the host family?A.Having a talk in English.B.Playing video games.C.Watching football matches.D.Visiting her relatives.11.What does the underlined word“They”in the third paragraph refer to?A.Classes.B.Tests.C.Games.D.Students.DFor many years the school system in Finland has been very successful.In the PISA's survey, which compares reading,math and science knowledge of15⁃year⁃olds around the world,Finland not only is the top European country but also competes with Asian giants(巨头)like China, Singapore and South Korea.But what makes the education system in this small country so different from others in the western world?Until the1960s Finland's school system had been influenced largely by its neighbor,the Soviet Union.Most students left school after six years;some went on to private schools.Only the wealthy ones got a better education.In the middle of the1960s the Finnish government saw the need to change and modernize their education system if they wanted to be internationally competitive. Lawmakers made a simple decision:a basic school for all the7-16⁃year⁃pulsory education(义务教育)begins at7.The government makes it possible for all children to attend preschool(幼儿园)as well.Teachers work with their pupils in school as much as possible.When teachers are not with the pupils,they spend a lot of time in schools working on the curriculum and new projects.Schools inFinland are small,at least for international standards.So teachers know every pupil in their school and try everything to succeed with their pupils.That is why dropout rates are low compared to other countries.In contrast to other nations,teachers in Finland are highly respected.Finland selects its teachers very carefully:only talented students go on to university and receive a master's degree in education.Finland only takes the best to educate its youth.All Finnish children,whether they come from the city or the country,whether from a rich or poor family,have the same chances of education.There are not so many differences between the wealthy and the poor,as in America or other Western European cation experts say that there is very little difference between very good and very bad students.Two thirds of Finnish pupils move on to higher education,the highest rate in the European Union.12.What does the author want to show by mentioning China,Singapore and South Korea in the first paragraph?n countries are successful in school education.B.The school system in Finland has been very successful.C.Students in these countries are better than those in European countries.D.The education system in Asia is different from that in the western world.13.What did the Finnish government do in the middle of the1960s?A.They changed the school system.B.They lengthened(延长)preschool education.C.They encouraged students to go to private schools.D.They learned modern education from neighboring countries.14.What can we learn from the text?A.The children in Finland are educated equally.B.The children in Finland get compulsory education at the age of six.C.The school system in Finland is better than that in Singapore.D.The schools in Finland don't meet international standards.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.What Differences European Schools HaveB.What Good Schools Provide Students withC.Why Finland's School System Is SuccessfulD.Why Finland's School System Has Changed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。