高中英语单元综合测评4新人教选修8.docx

1、高中英语单元综合测评4新人教选修8单元综合测评4.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) AWhen Charles Stratton was five, he stopped growing.His mother took him to see the famous showman, PT.Barnum.Mr.Barnum thought a small person would be the perfect addition to his show.He hired Charles parents along with him, and they traveled the worl

2、d together.He gave the twofoottall Charles a name, General Tom Thumb.He taught Tom how to sing, dance, act and tell jokes.When he felt Tom was ready to perform on stage, he made up ads.To stir up great interest, he said that Tom was eleven years old and had come from England.During the show, Tom fou

3、ght battles pretendedly with tall people.He also danced upon a wooden plate held by a person who was eight feet tall.Toms act was very popular and brought in a lot of money.By the time Tom was an adult, he had grown very rich.He had become a billionaire at the age of twenty five.Fortunately for Tom,

4、 Mr.Barnum added more little people to his show, and Tom became lucky in love as well.One of the little people was Lavinia Warren, a schoolteacher.Tom was able to win her love, and they married.The ceremony and reception were the talk_of_the_town.They were attended by many rich and famous people and

5、 by about 2000 guests.Crowds filled the streets of New York to have a look at their tiny wedding marriage.The couple even met with President Abraham Lincoln on their honeymoon just before going to live in Toms house in Connecticut.Their wedding, which took place during the Civil War, provided a welc

6、ome escape from the sad problems of war.Not willing to let this bit of sunshine fade, communities throughout the country sponsored “Tom Thumb” weddings.In these weddings, small boys and girls, all dressed up, went through marriage ceremony for fun.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了著名的侏儒演员Charles Stratton的故事，尤其是他的婚礼给当时处于

7、内战中的美国人民带来了很多快乐。1The underlined words “talk of the town” means _.Ait was in the newspaperBit was the most popular topicCpeople spread bad rumors about itDit was discussed in a city meeting【解析】词义理解题。根据下面两句They were attended by many rich and famous people and by about 2000 guests.Crowds filled the str

8、eets of New York to have a look at their tiny wedding marriage.可知他们的婚礼有很多名人参加，也引起了轰动。说明the talk of the town 意为“最流行的话题”。故B正确。【答案】B2. What does the author think about Toms wedding?ATom and Lavinia were stupid.BPeople gave it too much of their attention.CIt was funny and ridiculous.DIt helped people ch

9、eer up in a dark time.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“Their wedding, which took place during the Civil War, provided a welcome escape from the sad problems of war.”可知他们的婚礼在美国内战中举行，同时也由于他们婚礼的特殊性，这给当时处于黑暗中的人带来了快乐。故D正确。【答案】D3What is the main idea of the last paragraph?AWeddings always make people feel full of suns

10、hine.BPeople are always disappointed during war time.CEntertainment can serve an important purpose.DPeople should be married when they are small children.【解析】主旨大意题。作者在本文中讲述了著名的侏儒症患者Charles Stratton的成名以及他结婚的庆典成为当时美国人谈论的话题，并给当时的人们带来了很多的快乐。说明娱乐在很多情况下也会给人们的生活带来很大的作用。故C正确。【答案】CBWhen the swim season began

11、, my 11yearold daughter, Elizabeth, and I cut a deal.She would go to practice three times a week, and I wouldnt make her compete in swim meets.Elizabeth does not like swim meets.She gets horribly nervous because she is afraid that she will do something wrong and let everyone down.She started to talk

12、 about quitting swimming, which broke my heart because she loves swimming.So I came up with the deal.Recently, Elizabeths team announced a Tshirt relay, which works like this: One person from each relay team puts on a Tshirt and a pair of socks and swims 50 meters.She takes off the clothes and put t

13、hem on the next person, who then swims 50 meters.This continues until everyone on the team has completed a lap.It wasnt exactly a meet, because it would involve only team members.But Elizabeth thought it was.I told Elizabeth I really wanted her to go.She fought back angrily but finally agreed.When t

14、he day for the Tshirt relay arrived, Elizabeth was nervous.She was chosen to swim the anchor leg (最后一棒)By the last leg, Elizabeths team had built up a narrow lead.Then it was Elizabeths turn to swim.Approaching the halfway mark, she was still in the lead.Then somebody noticed that one of Elizabeths

15、socks had fallen off and was floating in the pool.“She has to get that sock on before the end of the race，” a swimming official told Elizabeths team, “or you will be disqualified.”Everybody on her team started shouting, “Elizabeth! Get the sock！” But she couldnt hear them.Meanwhile, a girl in lane t

16、wo was gaining on Elizabeth.Just then, a girl on my daughters team jumped in the pool, grabbed the sock, swam after Elizabeth and put the sock on Elizabeth.With the sock finally on, Elizabeth swam her heart out for the last 15 meters and won! There was much celebration.And, for a few minutes, Elizab

17、eth was the hero.On the ride home, she relived her moment of glory again and again.She told me that if the Tshirt relay was an Olympic event, her team would win the gold medal, I told her that in my professional opinion, she was absolutely right.【语篇解读】文章讲述作者的女儿Elizabeth要参加游泳比赛，赛前很紧张，害怕游不好，但是比赛时，通过和队

18、友的共同努力赢得了比赛。4. What do we know about the Tshirt relay?AElizabeth was eager to attend it.BElizabeth made full preparations for it.CElizabeth thought she was sure to fail the relay.DElizabeth agreed to attend it after a lot of persuasion.【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“She fought back angrily but finally agreed.”

19、她愤怒地回击，但最后同意了。故选D。【答案】D5. What happened to Elizabeth when she was swimming the anchor leg?AThe girl on the other team swam faster than her.BShe was disqualified for breaking the rule.CShe was too nervous to swim.DOne of her socks fell off.【解析】细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“Then somebody noticed that one of Elizabet

20、hs socks had fallen off and was floating in the pool.”某个人注意到Elizabeth的一只袜子掉了并在池塘里漂着。故选D。【答案】D6. We can infer from the last paragraph that Elizabeth_.Abelieved she was the best of her teamBhoped to take part in the OlympicsCovercame her fear of swim meetsDwas grateful for the girls help【解析】推理判断题。根据最后

21、一段On the ride home, she relived her moment of glory again and again.She told me that if the Tshirt relay was an Olympic event, her team would win the gold medal，在回家的路上，她反复回忆那荣耀的时刻，他告诉我如果这项接力三十一项奥运项目，她的队将会赢金牌。【答案】C7. What would be the best title for the text?ABorn to be a swimmerBSwimming in socksCTh

22、e swim seasonDNever give up!【解析】主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“One person from each relay team puts on a Tshirt and a pair of socks and swims 50 meters.”每个接力队的每个人要穿一件Tshirt和一双袜子并游泳50米。故选B。【答案】BC(2016江西省九江一中高二月考)Indoor PlantsAs with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attention

23、 if they are going to feel at home.The first consideration when purchasing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.A general rule for most plans being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable tem

24、perature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of cold air, safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.Plants love company.When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions.A group of pla

25、nts will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a creative arrangement.There is no secret to this.Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony.Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you follow a

26、few simple rules, your plants should do well.Cold slightly warm water is therefore the answer.It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom.Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervalsit is much bett

27、er to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from regular feeding.This may mean fe

28、eding with a weak liquid fertilizer at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength.It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon after the plants has been potted up.【语篇解

29、读】本文主要介绍种植室内植物需要注意的一些事项。8In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to_.Aput plants in clean indoor airBcreate a new environment with plantsCput plants on the sunny side of the roomDmake sure of suitable conditions for plants【解析】段落大意题。分析第二段的内容，不难看出，此段主要讲述的是种植室内植物的时候所需要的室内温度、湿度等自然环境，故D选项的描述准确。【答案】D9.

30、 Whats the benefit of plants growing together?AIt provides owners good company.BIt helps the air around them slightly wet.CIt makes it convenient to look after them.DIt allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章中第三段中的“When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp a

31、round themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions.”可知B选项的描述与此一致。【答案】B10. While watering the plants, what should we remember to do?AUse water that is a little warm.BPour the water into the pot holder.CGive small amount of water at one time.DConsider further watering in dry weather

32、.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Cold slightly warm water is therefore the answer.”可知浇花的时候需要稍温的水。故选A。【答案】A11. What is the best time to feed the plants?AWhen the soil is dry.BWhen their growth is active.CWhen the temperature is high.DWhen they have just been planted.【解析】推理判断题。根据对文章最后一段中“It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive.”可