优化课堂2012高二英语阶段能力检测1：UNIT1-3（新人教版选修6）.doc

1、阶段能力检测(一)(Units 13)(时间：120分钟满分：135分得分：_) 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。In 1883, a creative engineer, John Roebling, was inspired to build a splendid bridge connecting New York with Long Island.However, experts throughout the world thought that t

2、his was _1_.Even so, Roebling could not _2_ the idea in his mind.After much discussion, he _3_ to convince his son Washington, an upandcoming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built.They hired their crew and began to build their dreamlike _4_.Only a few months after the project was underway

3、 a tragic onsite accident _5_ John Roebling and severely injured his son, leaving him braindamaged and unable to move or talk.Surely now the project would have to be _6_.Though Washington Roebling lay in his hospital bed, he was not _7_ and his mind remained as sharp as it was before the _8_.Suddenl

4、y an idea _9_ him.All he could _10_ was one finger, so he touched the arm of his wife with that finger, _11_ her that he wanted her to call the engineers again.Then he used the _12_ method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do.For 13 years Washington tapped out his _13_ with one finger

5、 until the bridge was _14_ completed.Perhaps this is one of the best examples of neversaydie attitude that overcomes a terrible physical disability and achieves an impossible goal.Often when we face difficulties in our daily lives, our problems seem very small compared to what many others have to fa

6、ce.The Brooklyn Bridge shows us that even the most distant dream can be realized with _15_ no matter what the chances are.1A.impossible Bunnecessary Chard Dexcellent 2A.recognize Baccept Cignore Dbelieve 3A.managed Btried Cgot Dmade4A.room Bhouse Cbridge Dcastle5A.killed Binjured Ccaught Dbite6A.con

7、tinued Babandoned Cinterrupted Daccomplished 7A.defeated Bhurt Cfrightened Ddestroyed 8A.accident Btreatment Ccure Dexam9A.beat Boccurred Chappened Dhit 10A.move Bget Cdo Dtouch11A.indicating Btalking Csaying Dasking12A.same Bdifferent Cgood Dbad13A.orders Binstructions Csuggestions Dmovements 14A.q

8、uickly Bpartly Ceventually Dslowly 15A.determination Bknowledge Cconfidence Dstrength 第二节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Chinese painting, a national fine art of China, is wellknown for its long history and distinctive styles.Ancient Chinese paintings

9、can be traced back to as early as 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, (16)_ people began to use minerals to draw simple pictures resembling animals, plants, and even human beings on rocks and produce drawings of (17)_ (amaze) designs and decorations on the surface of pottery and later bronze (18)_ (contain)(1

10、9)_， only a few of (20)_ works have survived over time.The earliest drawings that have been preserved (21)_ today were produced on paper and silk, which were burial articles with a history of over 2,000 years.As far as the subject is concerned, Chinese paintings fall (22)_ several categories, such a

11、s figure paintings, landscapes, and flowerandbird paintings.European paintings, introduced into China in the 17th century, (23)_ (call) “Western paintings”， and the traditional local works, “the Chinese paintings”(24)_ the representative of Eastern paintings, Chinese paintings greatly differ from th

12、e Western counterpart (25)_ terms of contents, forms, and styles. 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。AWhen I was in high school, I had a recurring (反复的) dream of my teeth falling out.I dreamt about my teeth just about every night for at least three weeks. Sometimes

13、they would fall out one at a time, sometimes all at once.I became terrified that my dreams meant I would actually lose my teeth.Nine years later and about a million trips to the dreams, I still have a full set of teeth, but Ive learned that when were experiencing stress in our lives, it tends to sho

14、w up in our dreams as well.Miller says losing teeth indicates burdens that crush your pride. If your teeth are knocked out, youll have sudden misfortune.Other explanations for dreams about lost teeth are that the dreamer is feeling powerless in life and may be in a transitional (过度的) period from one

15、 situation of life to another.Some experts believe that dreams of losing teeth today show were just as insecure and uncertain as we were in childhood.When I dreamt about my teeth back in high school, I was trying to choose a collegea stressful decision.The dreams resurfaced when college graduation r

16、olled_around four years later and Im sure theyll start again when I graduate.A little of stress in our everyday lives is normal.But sometimes it becomes such a regular occurrence in our lives that it influences our dreams and causes us to lose valuable sleep.Understanding our dreams is key to identi

17、fying and ending stress in our waking hours and restoring peace to our nighttime hours.26We know from the text that those who dreamt about having lost his teeth indicates that _.A.they will have sudden misfortuneBthey are feeling powerless in lifeCthey are as insecure and uncertain as they were in c

18、hildhoodDthey are experiencing stress in their lives27How many different kinds of explanations are mentioned in the text about losing teeth?ATwo. BThree.CFour. DFive.28The underlined expression “rolled around” means _.A.came about Bcame down Ccame near Drolled out29We can infer from the text that _.

19、Aour dream can reflect what we go through in our real lifeBdreams can damage our valuable sleepCwe only dream when we are under great pressureDour dreams can show us what will happen in the future30The author wrote the passage to tell us that _.Ahe wanted to show us his strange dreamsBhe tried to ex

20、plain why we dream Cdifferent people have different dreamsDit is important for us to understand the meaning of our dreamsBNo one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban womens teams.As we sat before the television set, with our ey

21、es fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling.When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths.Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy.For mo

22、re than that it provides food for thought.Just see how the Chinese women won the game by their cooperation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will.A Chinese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (比赛的双方) meet, the strongminded one will win.” This is the spirit of the Chinese

23、 Womens Volleyball Team.If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clearminded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team has done, is

24、 doing and will do.31While watching the game, we _.Ahad different kinds of feelings Benjoyed a friendly and wonderful game Cclapped and cheered only for the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team Dwere eager to know what would happen later on 32The phrase “on pins and needles” in the second paragraph is clo

25、sest in meaning to _.Ahappy Bsad Canxious Dunexpected33The wonderful game _.Abrought us great joy Bprovided us with food for our thoughts Cgave us not only great joy but also food for thoughts Dgave us a valuable amusement 34The author believed that _.Athe Chinese Womens Volleyball Team was the stro

26、ngest BChina was sure to become stronger and stronger if we had that spirit of the Chinese Womens Volleyball TeamCthe Chinese must remain clearminded in times of advantage Dthe Chinese Womens Volleyball Team never lost heart in times of difficulty 35Which can be the best title of the passage?AWatchi

27、ng a Close Volleyball Game BThe Spirit of the Chinese Womens Volleyball Team CLearn from the Members of the Volleyball Team DThe StrongMinded Are the WinnersCThere is no doubt that most of the readers will be students with little or no experience in reading poetry out loud, especially to such a larg

28、e group.And we know that a poem will live or die depending on how it is read.The readers, by the way, should not read poems without getting any practice.They should be given their poems a few days in advance so that they have time to practice, maybe in the presence of a teacher.Read the poem slowly.

29、Most young people speak quickly, and a nervous reader will tend to do the same in order to get the reading over with.Reading a poem slowly is the best way to make sure that the poem will be read clearly and understood by its listeners.Learning to read a poem slowly will not always make the poem easi

30、er to hear, however.A poem should not be read too slowly, and a good way for a reader to set an easy pace is to pause for a few seconds between the title and the poems first line.Read in a normal, relaxed tone of voice.It is not necessary to give any of these poems a dramatic reading, as if from a s

31、tage.The poems selected are mostly written in a natural style and should be read in that way.Let the words of the poem do the work.Just speak clearly and slowly.Obviously, poems come in lines, but pausing at the end of every line will create a choppy (起伏的) effect and interrupt the flow of the poem.R

32、eaders should pause only where there is punctuation (标点), just as you would when reading prose (散文), only more slowly.36The passage mainly tells us _.Athat we must read poems slowlyBwhere to pause when reading a poemChow to use tones when reading a poemDhow to read a poem out loud37Whats the best wa

33、y to make sure that the poem will be clearly understood by its listeners?AReading aloud. BReading slowly.CReading quietly. DReading quickly.38How many suggestions did the author give us?ATwo. B.Three. CFour. D.Five.39According to the passage, where should we pause when we read a poem?AAt the end of

34、each line.BIn the middle of each line.CWhere there is punctuation.DEvery two lines.40According to the passage, we know that_.Ahow a poem is read has no effect on the poem itselfBwhen you read a poem, read it as slowly as possibleCa nervous tone of voice is OK for the poetryDwhen you read the poetry,

35、 pause where the poet has shown youDFor all the dinner table, a glass of milk seems to be a constant, at least it was when I was growing up.It was widely believed that milk was integral in building strong bones and teeth.Theres no doubt that dairy products (乳制品), and milk in particular, are high in

36、protein and calcium, and most milk products are supplemented with Vitamin D and A.While its well known that our bones need calcium, some studies suggest that high calcium intake doesnt necessarily lower a persons risk for fractures (骨折)A Harvard study found that people who drank two or more glasses

37、of milk had no greater protection from breaking a bone than those who drank a glass or less a week. Theres no doubt that we need calcium.Some antidairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to heart disease.Much of this claim is based on high fat and high dairy products, like cheeses and creams, whic

38、h may indeed contribute to cardiovascular (心血管的) problems.Some studies have linked high milk intakes with a risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌); this seems to be caused by highfat dairy products, not dairy in general.Although milk was always regarded as one of the most important thing we need for our bon

39、es, yet least promoted factors involved in strengthening bones.Perhaps we should think of dairy as less like a nutrient and more like a food.If you like it, eat it.If not, find some_others.Because some claims may not be completely true, when I eat a cream, Im not thinking about calcium, protein, or

40、any such thing.Im thinking delicious.41Which of the following is TRUE on the milk?AThe more milk you drink, the more risk for fractures you might be.BThe more milk you drink, the less risk for fractures you might be.CThe less milk you drink, the less risk for fractures you might be.DThere is no link

41、 between how much milk you drink and how much risk for fractures you might be.42Some antidairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to EXCEPT _.A.cardiovascular problems Bheart diseaseCprostate cancer Dstomach cancer43The underlined words “some_others” in the last paragraph refer to _.A.dairy produc

42、ts Bmilk Cfood Dcream44Which of the following sentences is TRUE?A.The author doesnt like milk any more.BThe author used to drink milk as a child.CThe author regards milk as a nutrient.DThe author always cares about calcium and protein when he drinks milk.45We can learn from the text that_.Aall the c

43、laims are not completely trueBhigh milk intakes can lead to cancerCits necessary for you to reduce milk intakesDgive up milk for your health第二节信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列六则旅游广告：ABeijing HighlightsLuxury: 4 Days$269 Up Standard: 4 Days $249 Up Super Deluxe: 4 Days $519 Up Bud

44、get: 5 Days $189 Up Beijing with a history of over a thousand years is rich in cultural relics.Our fourday itinerary will take you to the most popular sites around the city.You will see the magnificent Great Wall, sacred Tiananmmen Square, majestic Forbidden City as well as the verdant gardens of th

45、e Summer Palace.BBeijing Hutong TourLuxury & Standard: 5 Days$299 Up Super Deluxe: 5 Days $669 Up Budget: 6 Days $239 Up Beijing, one of the six ancient capital cities of China, still has a rich history and a diverse and colorful culture.Take a special rickshaw ride through an old Hutong neighborhoo

46、d to experience the different life styles of Beijing residents.A visit to the Lama Temple will expose you to the local peoples religious beliefs.CShort Beijing Travel Luxury & Standard: 3 Days$159 Up Are you annoyed by your tight time schedule but interested in visiting Beijing? Here we provide an e

47、laborately (精心地) designed 3day Beijing tour itinerary taking you to explore the highlights of Beijing.Hence, you can make full use of your time to visit the most aspects of Beijing.DBeijing Group Tour Luxury: 5 Days$279 Up Explore the highlights of Beijing on a tight budget, why not join our Beijing

48、 group tour with only 618 people to each group? You will not only make new friends from different countries but also experience all of the comfort and flexibility at a lower price.EBeijing Essence Tour Luxury: 2 Days$75 Up To guide you to catch all the highlight sites of Beijing in short time schedu

49、le, we carefully design these two 2day refined Beijing tours.Take the tour and make full use of your precious time to see as much as possible of Beijing.FBeijing OneDay Tours17 options here for you!Luxury: 1 Day$29 Up Beijing is such a large city with numerous places of interest to visit.17 oneday p

50、ackage tours offered here are all made up of the essence of Beijing.You can choose any of your preferred according to your interest.以下是五个人的出游信息。请将他们与适合他们的旅游广告匹配起来。46Dick is a newcomer to Beijing where he is going to stay for 5 days.Since he has to attend a very important conference on the third day,

51、 he has very limited time to spare.But he wishes to spend two days visiting a few of the scenic spots in Beijing so that he could have some basic idea of what Beijing is like.47Coming from Los Angeles as an exchange student, John is eager to know about Beijing which he believes is a great city with

52、a lot of things to explore.So he plans to go around on Sundays.Since he is not familiar with the city, he decides to join one of the local tour agencies.But he prefers things to be different every week.48Mary is a mother with a 9yearold daughter.She wants to travel around Beijing this summer holiday

53、 with her daughter.She would like her daughter to make some friends while opening her eyes during the trip.49Li Xue has a very long holiday this year.She wants to go on a guided tour round the most popular sites of Beijing.She does not believe in those so called “cheap and good” offer, so she does n

54、ot care much about money.So long as the tour is comfortable and enjoyable, she will not hesitate to join in.50Professor Zhou is interested more in culture and the way of life of the local people than simply taking a city sightseeing tour.Instead of going to museums and popular sites, he likes to exp

55、lore how the local people lived in the old times. 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节基础写作(共1小题，满分15分)请根据以下内容提示和自己的观点，以“Shopping Online”为题，写一篇关于网上购物的英语短文。写作内容1近几年网上购物的人越来越多；2在网上可以购买很多实物，如电器、衣服、鞋子、书籍等；3从网上也可以了解到很多在线信息，如新闻、报刊、博客等；4还可以从网上下载电脑软件，预订机票、客房等。写作要求只能用5个句子表达全部内容。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。_第二节读写任务(共1小题，满分25分)阅读下面短文

56、，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Getting up early has been regarded as a good habit since ancient times.Many years ago, people thought that if we went to bed early and got up early, we would be energetic the whole day.So, getting up early is of great importance to us all.In fact, morning is the best time of a

57、day.In the morning, the air is the freshest and people are usually in the best conditions.Many of us may have the experiences that we memorize some things more quickly and accurately in the morning than at any other time of the day.If we do some morning exercise or only take a short walk in the morn

58、ing, we can build our bodies and become much healthier.Also we will have enough time to make a plan and get ready for our work or study of the day if we get up early.However, if we get up late, well probably have to do everything in a great hurry.Let us remember getting up early is a good habit and

59、try our best to keep it.If we stick to getting up early every day, we will certainly benefit a lot from it.写作内容1以约30词概括上文的主要内容；2以约120词就“早起还是晚起好”这个主题发表你的看法，内容包括： (1)你是喜欢早起还是晚起； (2)结合自己学习或生活的例子，说明你喜欢这样做的理由； (3)你的父母或老师有何建议； (4)你如何看待他们的建议。写作要求1作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校

60、名称。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。_答案阶段能力检测(一) 语言知识及应用第一节完形填空1A从上文的however和下文可知，其他专家认为这项工程困难太大，不可能完成，故选A。2C由上下文可知，John Roebling认为工程是可以完成的，所以不愿放弃，故选C。3A由下文可知，John成功说服了他的儿子。manage to do sth.设法干成某事。4C由下文可知，他们开始修建理想中的大桥。5A由下文可知，在这场事故中，John丧生了，他的儿子受了重伤。6B由句意可知，工程的两位工程师都无法指挥，那么工程应该放弃了，故选B。7A由上下文可知，Washington虽然身体

61、受到极大创伤，但(精神)没有被厄运打败，故选A。8A由句意可知，Washington的思维同事故前一样敏捷。9D由上下文可知，Washington无法走动和说话，但他突然想到可以用手指敲打来传递信息。hit表示“使(某人)突然想起”。10A由上文可知，Washington既不能动也不能说话，唯一能动的就是他的一根手指。11A由句意可知，Washington用他唯一能动的手指，碰他妻子的胳膊，暗示她他的打算。12A由句意可知，然后Washington就用同样的方式告诉工程师做什么。13B由句意可知，Washington作为桥梁的工程师，“指挥”完成了工程，故选B。14C由上文可知，工程浩大而困难

62、，但最终他们完成了，故选C。15A这个故事告诉我们要想成功，就要有顽强的决心，故选A。第二节语法填空16when考查非限制性定语从句。when在此引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的“5,000 to 6,000 years ago”，when在从句中作时间状语。17amazing考查词类变化。design是名词，前面要用形容词修饰，故填amazing。18containers考查词类变化。此处指“青铜器”，故用名词形式container，且要用复数。19However考查副词。由only可知此处表示转折，且后有逗号，故填however。20the考查冠词。此处特指上文提到的那些“艺术品”，故

63、用定冠词the。21till/until考查连词。根据句意“保存至今最早的国画是画在纸上和丝绸上的”可知用till/until表示“直到”。22into考查固定搭配。fall into.分成23were called考查动词的时态和语态。call与主语是动宾关系，且此处表示过去，故用一般过去时的被动语态。24As考查介词。此处意为“国画作为东方绘画艺术的代表”，故用as。25in考查固定搭配。in terms of 就方面来说。 阅读第一节阅读理解A26D细节理解题。文章中作者多次提到做此梦的时候在现实生活中经常面对压力。A、B、C三项的观点过于片面。27C细节理解题。由文章第一、二段可知共有

64、四种对“梦中掉牙”的不同解释。28C词义猜测题。由文章第三段第二句“The dreams resurfaced when college graduation rolled around four years later and Im sure theyll start again when I graduate.”可知“四年后当大学即将毕业时，这个梦又重新出现了”预示着作者面临着毕业后就业的压力。所以此处的rolled around意思是“即将到来”。29A推理判断题。由文章第一段最后一句“.Ive learned that when were experiencing stress in

65、our lives, it tends to show up in our dreams as well”可以推断出我们的梦是现实生活经历的反映，故选A。30D主旨大意题。这篇文章通过介绍对“梦中掉牙”的不同的观点，说明对梦有一个正确的看法对我们来说是非常重要的。B31A细节理解题。由文章第二段第一句“As we sat before the television set，.we experienced every kind of feeling”可知选A。32C词义猜测题。“on pins and needles”本意为“如坐针毡，坐立不安”，引申为“担心，焦急”。33C细节理解题。由文章第

66、二段第三、四句可知选C。34B推理判断题。由文章第三段可知，作者相信如果我们都有中国女排的坚强的意志力，中国将变得更强大。35D主旨大意题。文章最后一段点明了中心思想：人们要取得成功需要坚强的意志力。C36D主旨大意题。由文章第一段第一句“There is no doubt.students with little or no experience in reading poetry out loud.”及下文可知，全篇讨论的是“怎样大声朗读诗歌”。故选D。37B细节理解题。由文章第二段第三句可知选B。38B细节理解题。由文章第二、三、四段可知作者提出了三个方法，并对这三个方法进行了分别叙述。

67、39C细节理解题。由文章最后一段最后一句可知，读者要在有标点的地方停顿。40D推理判断题。由文章第一段第二句可知A项明显错误；由第二段最后一句可知B不对；由第三段可排除C。故选D。D41D细节理解题。由第二段第二句“Harvard study found that people who drank two or more glasses of milk had no greater protection from breaking a bone than those who drank a glass or less a week”可以推断出牛奶的饮用量和骨折之间没有必要的联系。故选D。42D

68、细节理解题。由第三段的有关信息可知文中没有涉及胃病的问题。43C推理判断题。由最后一段第二句“Perhaps we should think of dairy as less like a nutrient and more like a food.If you like it, eat it”可知选C。44B细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“at least it was when I was growing up”可知选B。45A推理判断题。由最后一段倒数第二句“Because some claims may not be completely true.”可知选A。第二节信息匹配46E题中的

69、关键信息“spend two days visiting a few of the scenic spots in Beijing”与E项中的“2 Days, catch all the highlight sites of Beijing”相匹配。47F题中的关键信息“prefers things to be different every week”与F项中的“17 oneday package tours offered, choose any of your preferred according to your interest”相匹配。48D题中的关键信息“make some fr

70、iends while opening her eyes during the trip”与D项中的“not only make new friends from different countries but also experience all of the comfort and flexibility”相匹配。49A题中的关键信息“go on a guided tour round the most popular sites of Beijing, does not care much about money”与A项中的“Luxury: 4 Days, Super Deluxe:

71、4 Days, take you to the most popular sites around the city”相匹配。50B题中的关键信息“interested more in culture and the way of life of the local people”与B项中的“experience the different life styles of Beijing residents, expose you to the local peoples religious beliefs”相匹配。 写作第一节基础写作参考范文：Shopping OnlineShopping o

72、nline is becoming very popular, on which people can not only buy various physical products, such as electrical appliances, clothes, shoes, books, but also get all kinds of information, like online news, newspapers, magazines and blogs.Besides, people can download computer software and book airline t

73、ickets or hotel rooms.Shopping online has many advantages, of which the most important one is convenience.We can go shopping whenever and wherever we like and it is often cheaper to buy goods online.However, we cant see the real products we buy or check their quality, so we should be very careful wh

74、en shopping online so as not to be cheated.第二节读写任务参考范文一：Better Late than EarlyThe passage tries to tell us that getting up early in the morning is a good habit that will benefit us a lot, including a better memory, healthier body and better preparation for the day.I just cant possibly agree with tha

75、t.I find it difficult to get up early.If I get up early in the morning, I will absolutely feel tired and sleepy during the morning classes because I havent got enough sleep.But if I get up late and have enough sleep, I will feel more energetic and confident, so I will do better in my study.However,

76、both my parents and all the teachers think we should get up very early in the morning.I suppose they just cant understand that we teenagers need much more sleep than they do.Actually, as a student, I have to study until very late in the evening exhaustedly every day.So if possible, Ill certainly cho

77、ose to get up late.参考范文二：Better Early than LateThe passage tells us that getting up early in the morning is a good habit that will benefit us a lot.It enables us to have a better memory, healthier body and better preparation for the day.I totally agree with the author.Just like many of my friends, I

78、m an early bird.I benefit a lot from the habit of getting up early.After getting up early in the morning, I have enough time to make a plan for the work of the day and do it more effectively.If getting up too late, I will feel great pressure and usually cant finish my work on time.My parents are pleased with my good habit.Also they think Id better take up some physical exercise in the morning.I think thats a good idea.After all, morning exercise can help us keep healthy.So, lets get up early to have a healthier and better life.