2020-2021学年外研版英语选修8阶段综合检测1 WORD版含解析.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阶段综合检测(一).阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)AThe landscapes of North AmericaThere are many beautiful landscapes that you can see in North America. Some are very famous national parks. You can hike, sightsee, and enjoy the lovely view there.The Great Smoky Mountains National ParkIt is named for

2、the smokelike fog that hangs over the forest peaks. It is very pretty. One unique(独一无二的) thing about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that for about two weeks out of the year, there are millions of synchronous fireflies(同步发光的萤火虫)! People can drive into the park and watch the natural light

3、show the fireflies make! How wonderful!The Palenque National ParkMexico also has many wonderful national parks. The Palenque National Park is one of the most famous. It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city! You can hike through the city and see hundreds of beautiful old pyrami

4、ds.They were built by Mexicos Mayan Native Americans.The Banff National ParkIf you travel to Canada，youll want to visit the Banff National Park. There are many things to do in this big park.Here people hike the famous Rocky Mountains. In the summer，people explore the park on a bicycle! When you get

5、tired of hiking or biking, you can relax in one of the hot springs in the park!The Big Bend National ParkThe Big Bend National Park is located in Southwestern Texas. It has both mountains and deserts. How special! It also shares a border with both the United States and Mexico. The park is called Big

6、 Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.This beautiful river runs through the park. A fun thing you can do at this park is go on a guided horseback ride and camping trip.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了北美洲风景壮丽的四个国家公园。1Where is a good place to see fireflies?AThe Great Smoky Mountains National P

7、ark.BThe Palenque National Park.CThe Big Bend National Park.DThe Banff National Park.A细节理解题。根据The Great Smoky Mountains National Park部分中的“there are millions of synchronous fireflies”可知，在美国大雾山国家公园可以看到萤火虫。2What is the Palenque National Park famous for?AThe site of Maya civilization.BThe Rocky Mountain

8、s.CNatural scenery.DHot springs.A细节理解题。根据The Palenque National Park部分中“It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city！”可知，帕伦克国家公园以玛雅文明的遗址而闻名。3What was the Big Bend National Park named after?AIts border with the USA and Mexico.BA big turn in the river.CA famous mountain.DIts deserts s

9、hape.B细节理解题。根据The Big Bend National Park部分中的“The park is called Big Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.”可知，大拐弯国家公园得名于园内里奥格兰德河的巨大拐弯。 BI took a trip to Antarctica last year.First I flew from Buenos Aires，Argentina，to the city of Rio Gallegos in a military(军事的) plane.Then the pl

10、ane took me and the others to Marambio base，in Antarctica from Rio Gallegos.During the fourhour trip in the Hercules，I was impressed by the ice around us.As I set foot in Antarctica for the first time in my life，a rush of glory ran through me.The scientists on board told me about the ozone layer(臭氧层

11、) and the British explorer Ernest Shackelton，the second man to set foot in Antarctica.I will never forget what I was told about the ozone layer.I was told it was getting thinner and thinner because of pollution and emission gases，which eventually would change the weather balance in the whole planet.

12、I couldnt help feeling worried about the future of humans after I heard that.In Esperanza base there are elementary schools for kids.In Jubany base I saw igloos(拱形圆顶小屋) and it was interesting to learn that only scientists lived there.I was allowed to get near the Antarctic animals.The penguins are m

13、y favorite because they are cute and I like the way they stick out their heads in curiosity，the way they walk and how they survive in harsh temperatures.I also saw elephant seals，which from the distance looked like rocks，I was also amazed at watching the amazing humpback whales(座头鲸) for the first ti

14、me in my life.After my nineday trip，I boarded the Hercules to get back.I felt as if I had been on this trip forever because I had lost track of time and space.I also realized that this had been a magical trip.【语篇解读】作者跟随一些科学家去了一趟南极，跟那里的一些动物进行了亲密接触。4What does the underlined part“the Hercules”in Paragr

15、aph 2 probably refer to?AA ship.BA plane.CA base. DA city.B词义猜测题。根据第二段的“Then the plane took me and the others to Marambio base”以及“I was impressed by the ice around us”可推断，画线部分是作者他们乘坐的飞机。5What the scientists told the author about the ozone layer was Ainteresting BpositiveCconcerning DuselessC推理判断题。根据

16、第三段的“I couldnt help feeling worried about the future of humans after I heard that.”可知，作者觉得这些信息很令人担忧。6What did the author do after he/she set foot in Antarctica?AHe/She lived in an igloo.BHe/She observed some penguins.CHe/She saw some rocks.DHe/She played with an elephant seal.B细节理解题。根据第四段的“I was all

17、owed to get near the Antarctic animals.The penguins are my favorite”可知，作者在那里观察了一些企鹅。7The author most probably considered his/her trip to be Adisappointing BrelaxingCboring DamazingD推理判断题。根据末段的“I also realized that this had been a magical trip.”可知，作者认为这次旅行非常令人惊异。CDo you like to eat out？Do you like to

18、 eat quickly？Do you like expensive food?Some people go to fastfood restaurant for these reasons.In the past，people usually went to diners(路边餐馆) for these reasons.In fact，many people in the states still go to diners today for the same reasons.A man named Walter Scott had the first“diner”in 1872.It wa

19、snt really a diner.It was only a food cart(手推车)People on the street walked up to the carts to buy food.These carts served late night meals.The meal was a sandwich or boiled eggs.In 1887，Samuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come inside.However，they didnt sit down，la

20、ter people built diners with counters and stools，and people sat down while they ate.Before long many diners stayed open around the clock.In other words，people were able to eat in a diner at any time.Diners changed in other ways，too.The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger.It included

21、 soup，favorite dishes，and a breakfast menu.In addition，diners soon became permanent buildings.They were no longer carts on wheels.Diners today look similar to the diners of the early 1990s.They are usually buildings with large windows.Inside，the diners have shining counters with stools，booth(公用电话)，a

22、nd tables and chairs.People can have all three meals in a modern diner.Today，many people eat in fastfood restaurant such as McDonalds and Burger King.However，the diner remains an American tradition，and thousands of people still enjoy eating there.It was popular a century ago，and it is still popular

23、today.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了路边餐馆的相关情况。8A man named Walter Scott had the first“diner”in 1872.Why is diner in quotation marks(引号)?ABecause it is spelled differently from“diner”BBecause the first diner was not a real diner.CBecause“diner”was a new word.DBecause it is a special kind of restaurant.B细节理解题。从文章第三段第二

24、句话“It wasnt really a diner.”可得到答案。9According to Paragraph 4，diners changed in Atwo waysBthree waysCfour ways Dfive waysB细节理解题。从本段内容可知：路边餐馆从时间(people were able to eat in a diner at any time)、菜单(The original menu of sandwiches and coffee became bigger)、建筑物(diners soon became permanent buildings)三个方面出现

25、了变化。10Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?ADiners existed before fastfood restaurant.BThe menu included more food than sandwiches and coffee.CBurger King is a fastfood restaurant.DSandwiches became smaller.D推理判断题。从二、三段内容知A项正确；从第四段知B项正确；从末段首句“Today，many people eat in fastfood

26、restaurant such as McDonalds and Burger King.”知C项正确；文章中并没有提及三明治大小方面的变化。11The main idea of the passage is that Adiners are still popular places to eat in the United States todayBSamuel Jones built the first diner big enough to allow the customers to come insideCAmerican diners serve many types of foo

27、d 24 hours a day to their customersDdiners are different from fastfood restaurant in many waysA主旨大意题。从文章的第二段末句“In fact，many people in the states still go to diners today for the same reasons.”和最后一段末句“It was popular a century ago，and it is still popular today.”可以得知答案。DWhen youre surfing the Internet

28、on your laptop from your dorm or home，do you know your personal details are being gathered secretly？And would you be surprised to know the information may be sold cheaply to advertisers and marketers?According to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal，all it takes is a tiny file in a computera

29、single code consisting of a long series of numbers and lettersto record the computer users age，gender，location，favorite movies and hobbies.The newspaper reports that Lotame Solutions Inc.，a New York company，uses sophisticated(高科技) software called a“beacon”to capture what people are typing on a websi

30、te.Lotame packages that data into profiles(个人资料) about individuals，only without their names，and sells the profiles to companies seeking customers.Batches of such data may be sold for a few dollars.The Wall Street Journal survey discovered that spying on Internet users is one of the fastestgrowing bu

31、sinesses on the World Wide Web.The“cookie”a tiny text file put on your PC by websites or marketing firms which might be used to remember your preferences for one site，or to track you across many sites is already old news.There are new and more complex tools such as“beacons”which scan in real time wh

32、at people are doing on a webpage.These beacons instantly assess the Internet users location，income，shopping interests and even medical conditions.Millions of Internet users around the world also face unprecedented(空前的) threats.Private，sensitive，personal and business information is being gathered and

33、 sold without their knowing.Companies insist the information they gather is anonymous and the data is used harmlessly.But the technology has grown so powerful that even some of the biggest websites in the US dont know that they were installing intrusive files on visitors computers.These include MSN.

34、com and Y.Next time you visit a webpage and find an ad banner advertising something youve been planning to buy, dont be amazed that your computer can read your mind.【语篇解读】经常上网的人可能都遇到过这样的情况：浏览网页时总是跳出一些广告，内容还都是你最近想买的商品。别误会，你的电脑还没智能到能读懂你的想法，是因为你的个人信息被泄露了！想知道这是怎么一回事吗？12The purpose of the passage is to A

35、introduce a tiny file in a computera single codeBshow how your individual information was let out when you surf the InternetCshow how to protect your privacyDintroduce a sophisticated software called a“beacon”B主旨大意题。本文介绍了上网时，你的个人信息被别人收集并且被出售。故选择B项。13It can be inferred that Abecause the data is used

36、harmlessly，the Internet users around the world will not face threatsBwhen a person surfs the Internet，his personal details may be let out without his knowingCyour computer can really read your mindDMSN.com and Y use software to capture what people are typing on a websiteB推理判断题。根据第一段以及下文可知，当一个人上网时，他的

37、信息有可能在自己不知道的情况下泄露或被别人出售。14According to the passage，“beacon” Ais a tiny text file put on your PC by websitesBis software that can package that data into profiles about individualsCcan assess the Internet users location，income，shopping interests and even medical conditionsDis not more complex than the

38、“cookie”C推理判断题。根据第六段中的“These beacons instantly assess the Internet users location，income，shopping interests and even medical conditions.”可知选C。15Whats the writers attitude to this problem?ANeutral. BWorried.COptimistic. DIndifferent.B观点态度题。根据文章倒数第三段内容可知，作者指出互联网用户面临着空前的威胁。所以，可以推断作者对这个问题非常担心。故选B。.阅读七选五

39、(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Get a Thorough Understanding of OneselfIn all ones life time，it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. 16 When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate(高估) yourself.It seems that everything you seek for is within your reach. 17 Its likely

40、 that you think it wise for yourself to stay away from the outer world.Actually，to get a thorough understanding of oneself，you may as well keep the following tips in mind.Gain a correct view of oneself.You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much，for dreams can nev

41、er be fully realized.You may be courageous to meet challenges but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts. 18 Selfappreciate.Whether you compare yourself to a high mountain or a small stone，you represent a state of nature. 19 If you earnestly(诚挚地) admire yourself youll have a real sen

42、se of selfappreciation. 20 In time of anger，do yourself a favor by releasing(释放) it in a quiet place so that you wont be hurt by its flames；in time of sadness，do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a bad mood into a cheerful one；in time of tiredness，do yourself a favor b

43、y getting a good sleep.Get a full control of ones life.Then one will find ones life full of color and flavor.AIt has its own value.BDo oneself a favor when its needed.CDo yourself a favor when you resist the attack of illness.DBut it is precisely oneself that one has the least understanding of.EEspe

44、cially if it is well within your reach，you are just too blind to see it.FWhen you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself.GSo long as you have a perfect knowledge of yourself，there wont be difficulties you cant overcome.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。作者向我们提出了彻底了解自己的几点建议：正确认识自己、欣赏自己、善待自己以及充分把握自己的生命。16D

45、本文的标题是“全面了解自己”。上文提到人生在世，和我们相处最久、打交道最多的是我们自己；故D项“但是一个人往往最不了解的恰恰也是自己”与上文话题衔接紧密，也为本文的主旨埋下伏笔。17F上文提到“When you are going upwards in life you tend to overestimate(高估) yourself.”；故F项“When you are going downhill.”在此处与上文构成对比，符合语境。18G上文提到你可能会勇敢地迎接挑战，但是你必须清楚自己努力的方向；故G项“只要你对自己非常了解，你就没有克服不了的困难”与上文话题衔接紧密，且与本段主旨“正

46、确了解自己”相吻合。19A上文提到无论你把自己比作一座高山还是一块石头，你都代表着自己的一种状态；而A项意为“它都有它自己存在的价值”，放在此处符合语境，与上文话题衔接紧密，且与该段小标题“自我欣赏”相照应。20B分析文章结构可知，空格处为该段小标题。根据下文三个排比句“In time of anger，do yourself a favor by. in time of sadness，do yourself a favor by.in time of tiredness，do yourself a favor.”并通读该段内容可知，B项“必要时请善待自己”概括了该段大意，适合作该段标题。.

47、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)It was Easter 1990，and my family was on a onceinalifetime trip to the Solomon Islands for my sisters wedding.I was traveling with my husband，my fouryearold son and my daughter，who was nearly two.Wed been 21 it was very hot in the Solomons，so wed 22 lots of light cotton cloth

48、es and were wearing the same as it was summer.The only problem was that we had to catch an overnight bus that 23 at midnight for the airport so we could make our early morning 24 to Honiara.It was cold on the bus！My husband and I were snuggling (依偎) our children as best we could，trying to keep them

49、25 The bus stopped many times as passengers got on and off, and we didnt take much 26 .The little ones were 27 ，unable to sleep for the biting cold.Then at one stop，an old lady came forward from the back of the bus and paused by our seat.I sat forward to see what she wanted and she 28 out a small kn

50、ee rug (毛毯)My little girl reached 29 for it and pulled it tight 30 her.The lady said shed made the rug herself and，seeing that we were cold，she wanted us to use it.After she went back to her seat, our nowwarm children 31 off，and they slept snugly all the way to the airport.Just a stop or two 32 we a

51、rrived，the rug lady made her way to the door to get off.I tried to 33 the children to return her blanket，but she protested.“No，”she said，“ 34 it.I can always make another one！”Over the years，that little blanket became a 35 to me and to my children of the kindness of strangers.I told the story to the

52、 children over and over and hung the rug on the end of my daughters bed so we would see it often.That rug was handmade with the colours carefully chosen.Yet its maker 36 with it to keep my family warm for a night.If ever people were bad or 37 ，it served as a 38 that there is goodness in the world.I

53、am forever 39 ，not just for the warmth that night，but for the lifelong reminder of the 40 of people.That blanket has warmed my life.【语篇解读】作者出行参加婚礼，得到别人无私的馈赠，被他人的善良所感动。21A.confirmedBtoldCadvised DpersuadedB我们被告知所罗门地区非常热。根据下文一家人所做的准备，得出B选项。22A.offered BpiledCpacked DdiscoveredC此处是出行前的打包收拾。故选C。23A.left

54、 BwentCpulled DdroveA出发去某地用leave.for.。故选A。24A.train BtripCride DflightD根据前面的airport可知为了赶上早班机。故选D。25A.comfortable BwarmCcalm DquietB因为公共汽车上很冷，所以我们相互依偎，为了使孩子们暖和。故选B。26A.care BnoticeCaction DattentionBtake much notice 多加关注。因为太冷，所以没有太注意。故选B。27A.naughty BnoisyCrestless DenergeticC因为太冷了，所以小孩子们是难以入睡的。故选C。2

55、8A.showed BmadeCput DheldDhold out 拿出。那位女士拿出一张毛毯。故选D。29A.silently BeagerlyCpatiently DbravelyB因为太冷了，所以看到有人给毛毯，就很渴望地接过来。故选B。30A.around BonCover DtowardsA此处指女儿用毯子把自己裹起来。故选A。31A.slept BwentCnodded DshookB因为暖和了，所以孩子们就睡着了。go off有“入睡，睡着”之意。故选B。32A.after BuntilCas DbeforeD在我们到达之前的一站或两站，故用before。33A.unload

56、BunwrapCunfold DunpackB因为想还毛毯，毛毯又裹在孩子身上，所以试图把毛毯从孩子身上解下来。故选B。34A.keep BpossessCreturn DbringA留着用吧，我可以再做一条。故用keep。35A.sign BmarkCsymbol DdecorationCa symbol of 的象征。那条小毛毯成了陌生人善意的象征。故选C。36A.remained BpartedCdeserted DhandedBpart with sth.舍弃，与分开。故选B。37A.cruel BsensitiveCcautious DuglyAbad or cruel邪恶或残忍，为

57、同义词。故选A。38A.story BgiftCreminder DrewardC即使人们曾经邪恶或残忍，这个毛毯可以提醒我们人间自有善良存在。此处用“提醒”的名词形式reminder。下文中的 lifelong reminder 也是提示。故选C。39A.delighted BpitifulCexcited DgratefulD“我”永远心存感激，不仅感激那一晚的温暖，也感激对人类善良的一生的提醒。故选D。40A.goodness BwarmthCwelcome DhelpA根据上文的“there is goodness in the world”选出A项。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.

58、5分，满分15分)School is very important.Missing school means that you are missing out 41. important stage of your life.Glance through the following lines to know the importance of school.Knowledge is power.School is the basic foundation of knowledge 42. will be taught to people.In addition, school gives y

59、ou a chance 43. (acquire) knowledge in various fields of education.You can calculate your taxes 44. (easy) if you learn mathematics.Also, with abundant knowledge, you can attract attention at a gathering by taking an active part in a 45. (discuss)Allow you to socialize.Attending school helps you mee

60、t new children of your age.Thus, 46. you want to have a good social life, it is best to attend school.Otherwise, you might end up 47. (lead) a lonely life.Get you involved.Unless you 48. (occupy) with various tasks, life can be really boring.Isnt it better to attend school rather than sitting idle t

61、he entire day? Not only will it help you learn many useful 49. (skill), it will also keep you active.Though you might enjoy staying unoccupied for the first few days or a month, after some time, you will get tiresome.Therefore, attend school and become a happy and 50. (success) person.【语篇解读】知识就是力量。本

62、文讲述了教育的重要性。41an考查冠词。stage是第一次提到的单数可数名词，且前有以元音音节开头的important修饰，故要用an修饰，表泛指。42that/which考查定语从句。先行词为knowledge，故用that/which引导定语从句，且在从句中作主语。43to acquire考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式作后置定语。44easily考查副词。修饰动词calculate要用副词形式。45discussion考查名词。根据语境可知句意为：有了丰富的知识，在聚会讨论时，你能吸引更多的注意力。46if考查连词。if引导条件状语从句，意为“如果”。47leading考查非谓语动词。end

63、 up doing sth.意为“以做某事结束”。48are occupied考查时态和语态。这是讲的客观事实，且you与occupy之间是被动关系，故要用一般现在时的被动语态。49skills考查名词复数。根据空前的many可知此处要用skill的复数形式skills。50successful考查形容词。根据句中的并列成分happy可知此处也要用形容词形式。.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)I still remember why I became a good table tennis player.The first day I went to high school，I

64、saw some of my classmates played table tennis.Amazed at how skillful they were，I wanted to play just as good.Later on，I often watch them carefully to learn their techniques.Then I kept practicing hardly until I became too confident enough to challenge the good players.At the end of term，I became one

65、 of the best players in my class.I am really proud for the experience.It helps me realize that I can fulfill our potential but achieve our goals through hard work.答案I still remember I became a good table tennis player.The first day I went to high school，I saw some of my classmates table tennis.Amaze

66、d at how skillful they were，I wanted to play just as .Later on，I often them carefully to learn their techniques.Then I kept practicing until I became too confident enough to challenge the good players.At the end of term，I became one of the best players in my class.I am really proud the experience.It

67、 helps me realize that can fulfill our potential achieve our goals through hard work.书面表达(满分25分)请你写一篇文章，描写港口城市日照，内容要求如下：1位于山东省东南部；2以蓝色的大海、美丽的海滨而闻名，是避暑胜地；3每年夏天来自全国和世界各地成千上万的游客到这里沿海漫步、游泳、购物、观赏秀丽景色；4近年来，该城市发生了巨大变化，对发展我国对外贸易起到重要作用，并成为国际港口城市。注意：1.内容连贯，不逐条翻译；2词数100左右。参考词汇：别墅villa；东西方风格的EasternandWesternst

68、yle 【参考范文】The City of RizhaoThe city of Rizhao，which lies in the southeast of Shandong Province，is famous for its blue sea and beautiful beaches.Rizhao is a wonderful place for summer holidays.Tens of thousands of people from home and abroad come to visit the city every summer.They walk along the be

69、aches，go swimming in the sea or do some shopping in the stores or the supermarkets.Great changes have taken place in Rizhao in recent years.It has played an important role in the development of the foreign trade of our country.As an international port city，a pearl shining on the coast of Huanghai Sea，it is now taking on a new look.- 17 - 版权所有高考资源网