第三单元测评第一部分阅读(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(广东汕头高一期末)WashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith so much to see in D.C.,you don’t want to miss out by exploring on your own.With these adventures,you can guarantee that you’re not missing anything!CapitolRiverCruises (巡游)This cruise allows you to see it in a whole new way by going down the Potomac River.The cruise lasts only forty-five minutes,and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.Some of the sights that can be enjoyed while enjoying this cruise are the Key Bridge,the Memorial Bridge,the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.MountVernonandOldTownAlexandriaBusTourIt’s not easy to find beauti ful grounds in Washington D.C.,but this can be accomplished if you take a trip to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria.This is a four-hour eary focus being George Washington’s home.You will also have the option to venture down the Forest Trail,which is best suited for nature lovers.D.C.AfterDarkOn your visit to Washington D.C.,be sure to check out the DC Twilight Tour for a unique and enchanting view of some of the most famous sites!Stops include Union Station,the Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial,the Lincoln Memorial and the White House.What makes this three-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can get to see these wonderful historic sites illuminated (照亮) by the moonlight!ComedyWalksWashingtonD.C.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.is a great cruise that allows you to enjoy the nation’s capital in a new and exciting way.This is a walking tour and lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes.Some of the sights that will be seen are the White House,the Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial,the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.1.Which tour favors those interested in the nature?A.D.C.After Dark.B.Capitol River Cruises.edy Walks WashingtonD.C.D.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour.2.If you take part in D.C.After Dark,you can do the following things EXCEPT .A.enjoying the Key BridgeB.seeing the White HouseC.appreciating some wonderful historic sitesD.visiting the Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial3.Which adventure lasts for the shortest time?A.D.C.After Dark.B.Capitol River Cruises.edy Walks WashingtonD.C.D.Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour.B(天津西青杨柳青第一中学高一期末)Everyone “talks” with their hands at least sometimes.Some people’s hand-talking,or gesturing (手势) matches their messages well.Other people like to make gestures that can be confusing.And still others don’t use their hands much at all.No matter which group you are in,it’s important to pay attention to your hand gestures while you are communicating.And also remember hand gestures can have cultural meanings.A few years ago,I was a speaker at a conference inLisbon,Portugal.It was my first time in Portugal,and I became immediately fond of the special pastries (糕点) that Lisbon and Portugal are known for.One morning I went into a bakery and ordered two of the pastries.I did so by holding up two fingers,similar to the “victory” or “peace” gesture in the United States.The person behind the counter put three pastries in the box.I later learned that the gesture for two would raise thumb and indey thumb wasn’t showing,the person behind the counter thought I was signaling for three.I was lucky that I didn’t get into more trouble than an eany hand gestures are not universal.Before speaking in a country that you are not familiar with,do some research to find out which gestures might be misunderstood,not understood at all or rude.4.Why did the author go to Lisbon,Portugal?A.To taste pastries.B.To take a holiday.C.To attend a meeting.D.To learn Portuguese culture.5.What does the underlined word “universal” refer to?A.Normal.B.Independent.mon.ple the author’s experience?A.One should be careful when ordering food in Portugal.B.Hand gestures may have different meanings in different cultures.C.The person behind the counter understood the author’s gesture.D.The person behind the counter cheated the author.7.The author’s main purpose in writing the passage is to .A.tell us that hand gestures are not the same worldwideB.explain the general use of gesturesC.ask us to use correct hand gestures in PortugalD.share a funny story in PortugalC(—河北保定部分高中学校高一下学期7月份考试)Each child is unique by their character,goals,shortcomings and virtues (品德).When a learning disability is added to the mies harder for teachers to find the best approaches to promoting the c hild’s process of learning and completing school tasks.However,if you want to help children who have a learning disability,it is best to start with building a sincere relationship by explaining what learning disability is.You should tell them that having some sort of learning disability is not a problem that makes them any less valuable.They just need a different approach that will help them reach the same results as their classmates in class.Bearing in mind that children with learning difficulties cannot always reach high grades,teachers must e that effort must always be above the result itself.Teachers should tell the children that the key to success is in surpassing themselves,not comparing withothers.And this is possible only through putting effort into mastering a certain skill or acquiring certain knowledge.When enough effort is made,the desired result will surely be achieved;it is only a matter of time.As Albert Einstein once said,“Everybody is a genius.But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”This nicely sums up the compleans.Bearing this saying in mind,it is good teachers’ duty to appreciate the strengths of a child with a learning disability,to cultivate these strengths through much praise and to help create excellent skills that will enable the child to stand out among their classmates.Try to discover the gifts of children with learning difficulties and adjust those gifts to these general supportive approaches,which is a good teachers’ job!Just do it,and finally all the desired goals will be achieved!8.What makes a teacher find it harder to promote a student’s study?A.The difficult school tasks.B.The student’s own character.C.The lack of learning passion.D.The student’s le arning disability.9.What should be done first when helping kids with a learning disability?A.Make them feel more valuable.B.Set lots of goals for them.C.Eeaning of learning disability to them.D.Introduce approaches to help them succeed.10.What does the underlined word “surpassing” in paragraph 3 mean?A.Helping.B.Overcoming.C.Encouraging.D.Enjoying.11.What can be inferred about “good teachers” from the last paragraph?A.They’re strict with students.B.They are adaptable and energetic.C.They listen and communicate well.D.They can appreciate and shape students.D(广东广雅中学高一期中)Gabriela worked for a multinational company as a successful project manager in ter,she was transferred to manage a team in Sweden.She was excited about her new role but soon realized that managing her new team would be a challenge.Despite their friendliness,Gabriela didn’t feel respected as a leader.Her new staff would question her proposals openly in meetings.When she gave them instructions on how to carry out tasks,they would often go about it in their own way without checking with her.When she announced her decisions on the project,they would continue giving their opinions as if it were still up for discussion.What Gabriela was experiencing is a cultural shock in expectations.Dutch psychologist Geert Hofstede uses the concept of “power distance”to describe how power is distributed in different cultures.In her previous work environment,Gabriela was used to a high power distance culture where power is respected.In such aculture,leaders make the big decisions and are not often challenged.Her Swedish team,however,were used to working in a low power distance culture where employees often work together with their bosses to find solutions and make decisions.Here,leaders act as coaches who encourage independent thought and expect to be challenged.When Gabriela became aware of the cultural differences between her and her team,she took the initiative(主动权) to have an open conversation with them about their feelings of her leadership.Pleased to be asked for their thoughts,Gabriela’s team openly expressed that they were not used to being told what to do.They enjoyed having more room for initiative and creative freedom.When she told her team e to do,they felt that she didn’t tr ust them to do their job well.With a better understanding of the reasons behind each other’s behaviour,Gabriela was able to make adjustments to her management style.Finally she effectively motivated her team to achieve their goals.12.What problem did Gabriela face with her Swedish team at the beginning?A.Her Swedish staff didn’t understand her instructions.B.Her authority was challenged by her Swedish staff.C.They were always refusing to follow her directions.D.They looked down upon her because she was a female.13.What is encouraged in the working culture in Sweden?A.Professional spirit and risk-taking behaviour.B.Independent thinking and friendly atmosphere.C.Active participation and critical thinking.petitive spirit and mild character.14.Which of the following can best describe Gabriela?A.Kind but changeable.B.Strict but trustworthy.C.Flemunicative.D.Stubborn and forceful.15.What a lesson can we learn from Gabriela’s story?A.Birds of a feather flock together.B.Don’t judge a book by its cover.C.Two heads are better than one.D.When in Rome,do as Romans do.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。
