2014-2015高中英語選修九Unit2測試題及答案

1、.14-15學(xué)年新課標(biāo)高三上學(xué)期9冊(cè)Unit2測試湖北 Class: Name: Marks: 總分值120第一部分 詞匯知識(shí)運(yùn)用共兩節(jié)，總分值30分第一節(jié) 多項(xiàng)選擇共10小題；每題1分，總分值10分1. Although the computer becomes more and more powerful, I dont think it will completely _ teachers in class in the future. A. encourageB. replace C. require D. disturb2. Take care not to keep your ch

2、ildren _ to bad books, computer games or websites, all of which are harmful to their physical and mental health. A. applied B. adjusted C. exposed D. informed 3. Having _ their childrens future, the Greens finally decided to move to New York to provide a better environment for them. A. reflected on

3、B. agreed on C. taken on D. relied on 4. The authorities have promised to _ the case further before they can come to a conclusion about it.A. look out B. look up C. look through D. look into5. _ trade and investment cooperation between China and Russia, the cultural exchange is also expected to incr

4、ease in the following years. A. In search of B. In place of C. In addition to D. In exchange for 6. If your goal is to change to a new career, dont focus too _ on one “perfect job; otherwise you might miss out on something else equally good, or even better. A. narrowly B. logically C. slightly D. si

5、milarly 7. “I still hope that EU leaders choose union rather than division, but what they are saying is not _ with what I am hoping for, said Mr. Lee. A. strict B. popular C. familiar D. consistent 8. According to the regulations of most companies, everybody is to go through a three-month trial peri

6、od before being accepted as an _ member of staff. A. important B. contemporary C. permanentD. active 9. The world population has reached 7 billion, which is no doubt a great _ for the resources on the earth. A. conflict B. challenge C. drawback D. reaction 10. It is hoped that the campaign can raise

7、 the public _ of risk factors for AIDS and promote prevention. A. doubt B. instruction C. information D. awareness 第二節(jié) 完形填空共20小題；每題1分，總分值20分Getting Ready for TomorrowHave you heard about the sign posted on a farmers fence? On the other side of the fence lives the 11 bull you can imagine. It intends

8、to strike 12 into the hearts of passers-by. It reads: “Dont attempt to cross this field unless 13 can do it in 9.9 seconds. The bull can do it in 10! Isnt that the way it is in 14? We have to be 15 when the opportunity arises or else we will have little chance of 16. Sixth-grade schoolteacher Ms. Sh

9、elton 17 so. Students remember how she walked in on the first day of 18 and began writing words of eighth-grade on the blackboard. They 19 protested the words were not on their level and they couldnt 20 them. But their teacher 21 that the students could and would learn them. She said she would never

10、 22. She ended by saying one of the students in that classroom could go on to greatness, maybe even be President someday, and she wanted to 23 them for that day. Ms. Shelton spoke those words many years ago. Little did she know someday one of her students Jesse Jackson would take them 24. She believ

11、ed that if they were well prepared, they could achieve high goals. “I want to be doing something more 25 than what Im doing now, a young man once said to me. He felt like what he was doing was just not that important. Other people have 26 things to me such as, “I only wish I had a meaningful relatio

12、nship. And, “Id really like to get a better 27, but I just dont see how. You fill in the blanks. What is it you would like to 28 that isnt happening? Perhaps the 29 is that you are not yet ready. Maybe you need more 30 to prepare before you are truly ready for what you desire. Think of today as anot

13、her chance to prepare yourself for that exciting future you are looking for.11.A. meanestB. fattestC. cleverestD. best12.A. disappointmentB. shockC. fearD. guilt13.A. weB. theyC. itD. you14.A. studyB. businessC. lifeD. practice15.A. strongB. readyC. cautiousD. patient16.A. growthB. assistanceC. succ

14、essD. service17.A. believedB. finishedC. explainedD. heard18.A. weekB. classC. yearD. summer19.A. quicklyB. frequentlyC. generallyD. calmly20.A. spellB. findC. copyD. learn21.A. imaginedB. provedC. insistedD. indicated22.A. slow downB. turn upC. go offD. give inw W w .23.A. praiseB. prepareC. reward

15、D. invite24.A. proudlyB. seriouslyC. nervouslyD. happily25.A. significantB. convenientC. interestingD. amazing26.A. introducedB. offeredC. devotedD. said27.A. journeyB. gameC. jobD. room28.A. endB. pauseC. gatherD. happen29.A. newsB. answerC. situationD. opinion30.A. timeB. equipmentC. spaceD. nutri

16、tion第二部分 閱讀理解共20小題；每題2分，總分值40分AWhen I spend time on social media sites and see people complaining about how much they hate their parents or are annoyed by their families, I am reminded how grateful I am for having a close relationship with my family, especially my parents.My parents divorced before

17、I was two years old. This is not uncommon in our generation. I think a lot of students feel annoyed or stressed from having divorced parents and can have a lot of anger and emotions and blame them on their parents. This has never been the case for me. Although its not always sunshine and rainbows in

18、 my family, I know there is nothing comparable to the love my parents have for me.It can surprise people when they see me constantly texting my mom throughout the day. Just like any normal relationship, we fight from time to time, but it usually doesnt take more than five minutes before we apologize

19、. My relationship with my dad has had its trials, but Im definitely a daddys girl. I know so many people who dislike their fathers or have nearly no relationship with them, and I cannot imagine having those thoughts or problems. It shocks me that some people can be so unappreciative of their parents

20、 and families, because I was raised to always value my family to the fullest. The unconditional love my parents have provided me can sometimes go unnoticed, and that makes me feel bad. I have an amazing support system and guidance through my parents, and, even if I get stressed out, I would never sa

21、y I hate them. I challenge everyone to think before they post a status saying their parents are on their nerves. Not every moment is going to be perfect with our parents, but try and remember that there is only one mother and one father that we are blessed with and we should be thankful for them eve

22、n in the moments of anger.31. What can we learn from the passage?A. We should not blame divorced parents.B. Divorced parents often treat their children strictly.C. Parents should never get divorced.D. Parents should communicate more with their children.32. When the authors parents got divorced, .A.

23、she understood her parents wellB. there were few divorced parents C. her feelings were hurt seriouslyD. she was a little and innocent girl33. What does the third paragraph imply?A. The author is dissatisfied with her parents.B. The authors father dislikes staying with her.C. The author has a close r

24、elationship with her parents.D. The author likes her father more than her mother.34. The underlined part “are on their nerves in the last paragraph most probably means “.A. make them nervousB. make them annoyedC. make them happyD. make them feel relaxedBWhen we are kids we look up to our parents as

25、the ones who love us the most, take care of us, provide for us and have great wisdom, and we think nothing seems impossible to our parents. Children dont recognize that their parents were once young. We dont see that our parents once had the desires, the likes and dislikes that children have. We can

26、t imagine that our parents were once just like we are.Short of a time machine, we rely on a few stories and recollections 回憶的事 of friends and family to capture a picture of what our parents were like. My parents have both been gone for more than 20 years, and at times I wish I had a time machine to

27、go back and ask them questions about their early lives.But I recently rediscovered a time machine of sorts. It is a diary my mother kept in 1939. One of my brothers came across it as we went through our mothers belongings, and he made copies for all five of her sons. That year was my mothers senior

28、year in high school and the start of her first year in college.There were entries 事項(xiàng),記錄 for each day half a page each and I was curious to find that she did not miss a day in addressing “Dear Diary. They tell the story of a young woman who enjoyed family and friends, who tolerated school and who loo

29、ked forward to the future.Most of the entries were about the ordinary things going to school, studying for the “Hamlet test, cleaning the house, going to the movies, attending church every Sunday. But those are the things that are important to a 16-year-old/17-year-old.While the world history of 193

30、9 was mainly about events in Europe, the only mention I found in the diary was in the middle of one passage. “England and France declare war on Germany. Little did that woman of 1939 know but in the next decade she would be married with three children. Two more would arrive in later years. She would

31、 move from Pittsburgh to West Virginia, to Delaware, to Kansas, to Tennessee. And she would conclude her long exciting journey by moving to South Carolina to spend the last 40 years of her life.If she could have looked into the future as clearly as we look into the past, what would she have thought?

32、 What would she have done to better prepare herself for the life of a mother?My parents met each other that year when they were both freshmen at Bethany College, W. Va. They met on their first full day of college, and it was easy to see that my mother instantly impressed my father. Its just like my

33、wife and I did, just like my daughters and their husbands did, just like men and women have done for ages. But it is a bit strange to think of parents in those times.The next to the last entry in 1939 told of my father visiting my mothers home in Pittsburgh during the Christmas holidays. He went fro

34、m New Castle, Pa., and met those who would be his in-laws a couple of years later.35. In most childrens hearts, .A. their parents are their idolsB. their parents were once just like they areC. their parents dont have a deep love of lifeD. their parents have great desire for future36. The author want

35、s to have a time machine .A. because he misses his parents so muchB. because he intends to get a picture of his parentsC. because he wishes to know more about his parentsD. because he cherishes the memory of listening to stories 37. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. The

36、author knew more about his mother by reading her diary.B. When WWII broke out, the authors mother knew little about it.C. The authors parents may have fell in love with each other at first sight.D. After reading the dairy the author decided to keep a diary for his kids.38. Which of the following wou

37、ld be the best title for the passage?A. Happy times with my parents B. My mothers happy childhood C. The diary of my mother at age 16D. My mothers memory of her past life CIs boredom a thing of the past, like black-and-white televisions or neckties for men? And if so, is that a good thing? Julie Rob

38、inson, a former headteacher who now represents the Independent Association of Prep Schools, thinks not, saying that boredom is regarded as an enemy of todays children, and, as a result, they are losing the opportunity to become thoughtful and reflective. “We should not fear boredom. Quiet and reflec

39、tive time is just as important as purposeful activities, she adds. Her belief is that constant activities for children, often the results of the ambitions of parents, will lead to a future generation of anxiety-ridden adults. The tone of many public speeches these days is extremely funny, and our re

40、sponse to societal problems is often simplistic. So anything that promotes greater thoughtfulness should be warmly welcomed.Parents now feel a sense of failure when they hear their children complain about being bored. Instantly, they seek an electronic diversion. And long car journeys are not accomp

41、anied any more by the plaintive words “Are we there yet? because all manner of devices have been taken along to ward off 避開 even a minute of boredom. So what chance do children have of getting their brains to disengage and allowing their thoughts to wander?But its not just children who need lessons

42、in reflection. Adults need that, too. On my train journey to work this morning, I couldnt see a single person who wasnt plugged into an electronic device. No one was simply staring out of the window at the beautiful landscapes of the countryside. They had no time for quiet thinking, even in the quie

43、t carriage. There were emails to send and texts to read. The wider world, seemingly, didnt exist. The mobile phone has changed many things in our lives, and has developed an inability among adults as well as children to live in the present. What Julie Robinson identifies is a cross-generational phen

44、omenon: the fear of inactivity and the fear of not being connected. And she is right that what this eventually breeds is a society where complexity is avoided, and the nuance 細(xì)微差異 plays a very little part in public exchanges.39. Whats the authors attitude towards the action of parents in Paragraph 3

45、?A. Negative.B. Enthusiastic.C. Positive. D. Indifferent.40. Which of the following is seen as a form of inactivity according to the passage?A. Sending emails on a train. B. Hearing childrens complaints.C. Taking part in a range of purposeful activities.D. Looking out of the window and enjoying beau

46、tiful views.41. The author mentioned the train journey to prove that _.A. the trip on a quiet train was terribly boringB. the scenery of the countryside was really beautifulC. people nowadays are quite busy with their work even on the trainD. people pay little attention to the outside world and thei

47、r inner world42. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. mobile phones enable people to live in the presentB. purposeful activities are what people prefer these daysC. electronic devices have only negative effects on people todayD. children should not be allowed to undertake purposeful activit

48、iesDIn a 2020 paper entitled “Keep Your Fingers Crossed! How Superstition 迷信 Improves Performance, researchers Lysann Damisch and Barbara Stoberock argue that superstitions not only can give people a sense of control in confused situations, but also can create directly observable performance improve

49、ments.In an experiment, when subjects were allowed to perform a task in the presence of a lucky charm 桔祥物 theyd brought with them from home, their performance was better than those whose lucky charms were removed while they were performing the task. The subjects who were allowed to keep their lucky

50、charms with them also reported a higher sense of confidence. Anxiety levels were the same between the two groups, however.The researchers then performed another experiment. The same subjects with and without their lucky charms were asked to do crosswords. Researchers again found those subjects who w

51、ere allowed to keep their lucky charms with them performed better and this time they recognized the reason: the increased sense of confidence experienced by the subjects who had their lucky charms with them led them to persist in trying to solve the problems longer. In other words, when it comes to

52、tasks whose result depends on our performance, believing that some other power is helping us actually does help us not because such power exists, but because our belief in them enhances our confidence, which translates into real-world differences in persistence.That raises the interesting possibilit

53、y that any belief, whether it is true or not, which increases our confidence might have the same power to get us what we want when the result depends on our own performance. Prayer in any religion, then, might be effective not because it actually invokes 召喚 a god or even a mystic law, but because it

54、 invokes our belief in those things and invokes a sense that we have an “ace in the hole, which then provides us the confidence to perform better, to keep trying, and to remain optimistic.A belief in a force that can help us may not be merely comforting, then. It may be a powerful psychological leve

55、r 杠桿 we can pull to approach forces within ourselves that actually affect our ability to achieve what we want even if our belief is incorrect. Here a troubling question has been raised: what if our belief is incorrect? Should we care? Should we follow the truth even if it may mean missing not just a

56、 comforting belief but a belief that may help us succeed in life? What do readers think?43. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that .A. superstitions should be forbidden by lawB. superstitions might have a good effect on peopleC. Lysann Damisch and Barbara Stoberock believe in GodD. Lysann Damisch and Ba

57、rbara Stoberock are against superstitions44. Why did those with their lucky charms perform better than those without?A. They felt less anxious.B. They were inspired by God.C. The lucky charms might be magical.D. They got more confidence of beating the problem.45. The underlined part “ace in the hole in Paragrap