Unit 2 English around the world 单元测试题 2.docx

1、Unit 2 English around the world 单元测试题 2Unit 2 English around the world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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A21. How many students are there in a speaking class?A. 10 at most.B. 20 at most.C. 30 at most.D. 50 at most.22. How much will a group of four students pay

2、 for a writing course?A. 30.B. 95.C. 120.D. 125.23. What time does the school open on Sunday?A. At9 a.m.B. At 8 p.m.C. At10 a.m.D. At 5 p.m.BI never wanted to go to kindergarten (幼儿园), or leave home at all. I spent my first five years within the loving arms of my family, and when the time came for m

3、e to begin school at PS116 inBrooklyn, I was sure that no one would keep me safe. But I was so lucky to meet Mrs. Heyman. Not only did she make me feel safe, she let me know that I was special.Kindergarten was a fearful experience for me. I was a shy child who hated being separated from my mommy. Mr

4、s. Heyman was a kind and patient teacher who tried to get me to stop crying each morning after I asked for one last kiss.She would distract (转移的注意力) me with pens and colorful paper and by playing beautiful music. It seemed the feeling of being an artist distracted me from my separation unhappiness,

5、allowing me to attend class as the tears ran down my face. I also loved to sing and dance, and performed (表演) the Virginia reela kind of dancewhen the principal (校长), Mr. Barton, visited our class.Mr. Barton was an old, serious man who liked to walk behind children who behaved badly and shout, “Beha

6、ve!” I was afraid of being shouted at by him, and practiced the dance with my classmates until Mrs. Heyman told us we were perfect.Unluckily, I was so nervous before Mr. Bartons visit that I wet myself. Mrs. Heyman calmly took me to the bathroom and told me to change into new clothes, drying my tear

7、s all the while, never showing judgment.As I performed, Mr. Barton cheered. Pleased, I bravely stepped up to the front of the classroom and threw kisses in Mrs. Heymans direction.I was lucky to have her again for the first grade, and learned to love school and learning. She was right about living my

8、 life without long-lasting attention from my mommy.24. What was the authors life like before he went to kindergarten?A. Busy.B. Happy.C. Lonely.D. Unsafe.25. How did Mrs. Heyman draw the authors attention away from separation unhappiness?A. By letting him do art.B. By giving him a kiss.C. By dancing

9、 with him.D. By inviting his mother to school.26. What can be learned about Mr. Barton?A. He was always friendly.B. He was strict with the students.C. He was interested in performing.D. He was full of praise for the author.27. What happened before the authors performance?A. He got himself in a mess.

10、B. He received ill-treatment.C. He failed to find his new clothes.D. He visited the bathroom many times.CSince 2013, Awesome Con has brought together tens of thousands of comic book fans (漫画书迷) for a special weekend in Washington, D.C. This years event was held from March 30 through April 1 at theWa

11、lterE.WashingtonConvention Center.At the yearly event, artists sell comic books, artwork, and other things. There are also performances, discussions, and famous guests. Awesome Con also has game rooms, where visitors can play many popular games like Donkey Kong.Of all the activities at Awesome Con,

12、cosplay is surely the most attractive one. Many people see Awesome Con as a way to express themselves and show off their hobbies. Cosplay is a very good way to achieve this purpose.Cosplay is dressing up as a character (角色) from movies, games, or comics. People dress as superheroes, time travelers,

13、robots, etc. Many build their own clothes and some of them are very skillfully made.“Its a huge part of the whole event, and its really nice to see everyone having fun and putting so much time and energy (精力) into their cosplay clothes,”said John Hutson, who dressed up as superhero Captain America.“

14、I dressed up as Deadpool,” said another comic book fan Sandy Millin. “I really enjoy this character, and I came out here because it allows me to express myself freely.”For those who attend Awesome Con, talking about hobbies with people you dont know is fun. There are other advantages too. For exampl

15、e, in Artist Alley, where comic-book creators talk to fans and sign books and drawings, you can find many different kinds of art and people who like that kind of work. “Its nice to see not very well-known artists finally getting recognized for their wonderful artwork by people who really enjoy carto

16、ons, comics, and video games,” said a student from Takoma Park Middle School in Maryland.28. What is the most eye-catching activity at Awesome Con?A. Game playing.B. Book selling.C. Discussion.D. Cosplay.29. How did John Hutson feel about dressing up?A. Very tiring.B. A bit regretful.C. A bit doubtful.D. Very enjoyable.30.