UNIT1 LIFE CHOICES 单元测试题.docx

1、Unit 1 Life Choices单元测试题第二部分 阅读理解第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。ANon-Credit Courses The Pre-College Program offers non-credit courses. Students will experience college-level courses given by some of our colleges leading experts and will receive written feedback(反馈) on the

2、ir work at the end of the course. Pre-college students will also receive a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program. All non-credit courses meet from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a. m. daily and may have additional requirements in the afternoons or

3、evenings.COURSE: Case Studies in NeuroscienceJune 11July 2Leah Roesch Using student-centered, active-learning methods and real-world examples, this course is designed to provide a fuller understanding of how the human brain works.COURSE: Psychology of CreativityJune 15June 28Marshall Duke Why are ce

4、rtain people so creative? Is it genetic(遗传的), or a result of childhood experience? Are they different from everyone else? This popular psychology course highlights the different theories of creativity.COURSE: Creative StorytellingJune21July 3Edith Freni This college-level course in creative storytel

5、ling functions as an introduction to a variety of storytelling techniques that appear in different forms of creative writing, such as short fiction and play writing.COURSE: Sports EconomicsJuly 19August 1Christina DePasquale In this course we will analyze many interesting aspects of the sports indus

6、try: sports leagues, ticket pricing, salary negotiations, discrimination, and NCAA policies, to name a few.1. Who is the text intended for?A.The general public.B.College freshmen.C.Educational experts.D.High school students.2.Which course can you take if you are free only in June?A.Sports Economics.

7、B.Creative Storytelling.C.Psychology of Creativity.D.Case Studies in Neuroscience.3.Whose course should you choose if you are interested in creative writing?A.Leah Roeschs.B.Edith Frenis.C.Marshall Dukes.D.Christina DePasquales.B With the development of our society, cellphones have become a common p

8、art in our lives. Have you ever run into a careless cellphone user in the street? Maybe they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new species of human has kept rising, they have been given a new namephubbers

9、(低头族). Recently a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cellphone while letting his patient die. A pretty wo

10、man takes a selfie (自拍) in front of a car accident site. And a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events will finally lead to the destruction(毁灭) of the world. Although the ending of the film sounds unrealistic, the damage phubbing can br

11、ing is real. Your health is the first to bear the effect and the result of it. Always bending your head to check your cellphone could damage your neck, Guangming Daily quoted doctors words. The neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching. Also, staring at cellphones for a long time wi

12、ll damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report. But thats not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. When getting together with family or friends, many people prefer to play their cellphones while others are chatting hap

13、pily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Qilu Evening News reported. It can also cost your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cellphones in broad daylight.4.Why does the author give the example of

14、 a cartoon in Paragraph 2?A.To suggest phubbers will destroy the world.B.To call for people to go walking without phones.C.To tell people the bad effects of phubbing.D.To advise students to create more cartoons like this.5.According to the passage, what risks may a phubber have? Destructing the worl

15、d. Affecting his social skills. Damaging his neck and eyesight. Getting separated from his friends and family.A.B.C.D.6.Whats the authors attitude towards phubbing?A.Supportive.B.Confident.C.Disapproving.D.Unconcerned.7.What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A.Ways to avoid the risks o

16、f phubbing.B.Bad effects of phubbing.C.Daily life of phubbers.D.Behaviours of phubbers.C Bria Neff, at age 11, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was named a winner of the 2018 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 outstanding young people from across North Ameri

17、ca who have made a huge positive difference to people and the environment. Bria founded Faces of the Endangered to protect endangered species through the sale of her artwork. She has sold over 250 paintings of endangered animals and given away more than $ 33, 000 to animal conservation(保护)groups. Br

18、ia has also published two educational coloring books; income helps support the zoos endangered species. She uses her website to present the challenges facing endangered animals, inspiring followers in 48 countries. Bria began her work at the age of 8, when she won an art competition hosted by the In

19、ternational Fund for Animal Welfare. She was shocked to learn that there are over 3,000 endangered species and decided to combine her enthusiasm for painting with her love of animals to show species in danger of extinction (灭绝). She carefully researches each animal before painting it. I hope I can i

20、nspire kids like me to believe they can do great things, says Bria. The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T. A. Barron and was named after his mother, Gloria Barron. Each year 25 Barron Prize winners show the great diversity of America. They are female and male, and from various backgrounds

21、. Many of them have focused on helping their communities and humans; many others have focused on protecting the environment. We need our heroes today more than ever. That is the purpose of the Barron Prize: to shine a spotlight (聚光灯) on these amazing young people so that their stories will inspire o

22、thers, says Barron.8.Which of the following best describes Bria Neff?A.Inspiring and responsible.B.Honest and reliable.C.Brave and hard-working.、D.Smart and patient.9.Why did Bria Neff publish two coloring books?A.To show her gift for painting.B.To help endangered animals.C.To honor extinct species.

23、D.To make herself a hero.10.What can be learned about the Barron Prize?A.It is intended for all Americans.B.It is named after a famous writer.C.It concentrates on the education for young kids.D.It encourages the young to make a difference to the world.11.Where is this passage most likely from?A.A re

24、search paper.B.A public speech.C.A news report.D.A history book.D As children we are well-trained to find the right answer. We are rewarded for As, the honour roll and acing the test. Our education trains us to follow the rules and deliver the expected answers. When we do, awards and congratulations

25、 follow. Yet when we grow up, it gets a little harder. Life and careers dont have tests with an A if we get the right answer. I recently had coffee with a college student who will graduate. She is struggling with what she wants for her career. She wants her parents to be proud of her and to continue

26、 the success she has had in school. She also talked about other students in her graduating class who are set to do some big things, like working for impressive companies. Yet she wasnt sure of the right answer for using her degree. She said that deep down she was hoping that someone might give her t

27、he answer. We both agreed that it comes down to not looking for the right answer but her answer. The grown-up definition of the right answer is different from that in school. What would you do if you werent afraid? It takes time to know these answers. And they can change over time and at any point i

28、n your career. My encouragement is to get valued advice and input, of course, but finally to look within yourself for the answers. It helps to come back to: What do I want to be known for? What is my definition of success? What am I best at? If I had no fears, what would I do? What is one step I can

29、 take today to move me towards my goal (even if its not perfectly clear) ? I find these types of questions are more helpful in getting to our unique answer rather than right answer questions, such as: What will my parents want? What degree or job will mark me as accomplished to the world? What is my

30、 best option based on where I work today?12.What does the author mean to say in the first paragraph?A.Life is harder for adults than children.B.Academic excellence is not necessary.C.It is not helpful to follow the rules in school.D.Rules in life are different from those in school.13.What is wrong w

31、ith the college student?A.She does badly in her studies.B.Her parents are not proud of her.C.She feels puzzled about her life career.D.She is not sure whether to do some big things.14.When looking for the answer in life, you need to _.A.trust your parentsB.listen to your heartC.follow valued adviceD

32、.learn from your classmates15.Which of the following questions might not help you to seek your answer?A.What do I love to do?B.What matters most to me in life?C.What will make me look successful?D.What will I regret not doing when Im 80?第二节七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项

33、为多余选项。 A study plan is an effective way to help you get through your college education in an organized way. Each student will develop a different study plan._16_ When creating your personalized (个性化的) study plan, you will need to do some self-evaluation of your current schedule and time management.

34、Following the step-by-step instructions below will help you. Create a time chart of your current activities. Creating a time chart will allow you to see how you spend your time from day to day. For a one-week period, take notes about your daily activities. Record things like when you are at work, sc

35、hool, or home with family. _17_ Develop a schedule. Now that you have determined available days and time for studying, make a mark in your calendar. Use detailed notes to block out (大概画出) the time on your calendar so that you are reminded every time you look at it._18_ Seeing it written down can mak

36、e it seem more important, like a doctors appointment you cant miss. Determine your study goals. At the beginning of each week, determine why you need to study and what you intend to accomplish in each class. Do you want to raise your average in a particular class in order to maintain a certain GPA (

37、平均分)?_19_ For example, if you are studying for an important mid-term exam, change your study plan two weeks before the test to include reviews of old tests and notes in your sessions (学期)._20_ A study plan works best if it is followed on a consistent (一致的) basis. You should try to develop a study pl

38、an that you can follow for the length of each term of college. Since most students enroll in different classes each term, you will have to reevaluate your plan and fine-tune it each term.A.Stick to your schedule.B.Even note when you eat and sleep.C.Are you preparing for a big exam?D.There is no corr

39、ect study plan for everyone.E.It is best to have a schedule written down so you wont forget.F.So be sure to analyze what you plan to get out of each study session.G.However, it is helpful to write down which subject you plan to study.第三部分语言知识运用第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选

40、出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A month ago, my friend Nick and I experienced a(n) 21 event. It was the evening of the fourth day on our hitchhiking (搭免费便车) trip to Morocco. We were stuck on the side of a main road in the cold22 . It was nearly dark. To our23 , there wasnt a single bit of grass where we could put up

41、 our tent. Finally, we reached a small town after24 for about an hour and a half. We found a bar where we thought we might be able to25 ourselves first. Then we would decide where we were going. We each bought a coffee, but the barman, Jos, brought over some bread26 . Full of thankfulness for his ge

42、nerosity (慷慨), we explained to him what we were doing. He showed much interest in our27 . Then, we asked Jos if we could28 on his floor. We were very worried he would refuse.29 , he said yes! Thinking he lived upstairs, we waited for him to lock us in 30 he could be sure we didnt 31 anything. To our

43、 surprise, he gave us the keys! He showed us how the door worked, said goodnight and was off. We both stood in 32 . In only a few hours we had gone from standing in the cold rain to owning a 33 bar. All the fridges were full and there was a fair amount of money on the sideboard. We were amazed at ho

44、w much he 34 us. Then it was a good nights sleep. The next morning, he knocked and we let him into his own bar. 35 , he gave us a free meal, and then we were on our way.21.A.encouragingB.surprisingC.touchingD.heartwarming22.A.windB.rainC.snowD.ice23.A.expectationB.enjoymentC.disappointmentD.embarras

45、sment24.A.walkingB.icyclingC.waitingD.driving25.A.cleanB.warmC.changeD.save26.A.in turnB.in totalC.on timeD.for free27.A.journeyB.opinionC.knowledgeD.project28.A.playB.campC.lieD.sleep29.A.ActuallyB.FinallyC.SurprisinglyD.Strangely30.A.beforeB.althoughC.even ifD.so that31.A.hideB.stealC.sellD.destro

46、y32.A.shockB.sadnessC.safetyD.peace33.A.coolB.crowdedC.comfortableD.beautiful34.A.understoodB.lovedC.trustedD.valued35.A.ThusB.YetC.AgainD.However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,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Its September. Joe and Li Ying have been invited to write about their daily life in senior se

47、condary school. Joe is a digital native and he does lots of things online, including doing all his school work, _36_(chat) with his friends, watching films, reading news and shopping. He also _37_ (play) computer games and tennis online. Joes parents are _38_ (worry) that he may become an Internet a

48、ddict because they think he plays computer games all the time and chats too much with online friends. They are worried that he cant tell_39_ these friends are real friends. In fact, Joe knows he should spend more time _40_ (enjoy) real life. Li Ying is a go-getter and she studies with a clear goal.

49、Studying is _41_ (definite) a big part of her life. She always pays attention to all classes and thinks actively,_42_ that she can do other interesting things after school. She likes biology most and reading all kinds of books. Meanwhile, she is active in running and _43_ (volunteer) work. Every day

50、 she tries to use any possible time to revise_44_ she has learnt. She uses her time well to achieve all _45_ goals she has set.第四部分:写作第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)46.假设你是李华,你的英国笔友杰克刚刚升入高中,一时无法适应新的校园生活,写信向你征求意见。请你就此问题给他回一封信,内容主要包括: 1.不必过分焦虑; 2.制订合理的学习计划; 3.多参加体育活动,结交朋友。注意: 1.词数100左右; 2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数; 3.可以适当增加细

51、节,以使行文连贯。 参考词汇:adjust oneself to使自己适应Dear Jack,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)47.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 This story happened to me many years ago, but I can still remember it well. When I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, there was one occasion when I was driving to my paren

52、ts home in Missouri for New Year. On my way, I found that my car was running out of gas. So I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend. While I was standing in line at the cash counter, I said hello to a couple who were also paying f

53、or gas and they responded with their warm smiles. I took off, but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car. My car just broke down. What big trouble! I stopped and was wondering what I should do next when a car pulled up behind me. It was the couple I had spoken with

54、 at the gas station. They said they would take me to my friends. We chatted happily on the way to the city, and when I arrived and got off the car, the husband gave me his business card. Upon arriving home, I wrote a thank-you note to the couple for their help. Soon afterwards, I received a New Year

55、 present from them. In their note they said that helping me had made their holidays more meaningful. Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in an early morning. Road conditions were quite poor on the way and it was said that cars broke down frequently there. Anyway, I got there safe and

56、sound. After the meeting, I returned to my car and found that Id got a flat tire(瘪了的轮胎). I was at a loss when I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership a shop selling Ford cars was right next door. I walked over and found two workers in the showroom.注意:续写词数应为150左右。Paragraph 1 : I entered the shop

57、and found the two workers happened to be the couple._Paragraph 2 : After a while, the couple quickly drove a pick-up truck to my car._参考答案1-3.DCB 4-7.CBCA 8-11.ABDC 12-15. DCBC 16-20.DBECA21-25.DBCAB; 26-30.DADCD; 31-35.BACCC36.chatting 37. plays 38.worried 39.if/whether 40.enjoying 41.definitely 42

58、.so 43voluntary 44.what 45. the 46.答案：Dear Jack, Im so sorry to hear you fail to adjust yourself to senior high school life. Here are some tips for you. Firstly, take everything new in senior high as it is. Dont be too anxious, which will prevent you from enjoying life. Besides, it is known that a w

59、ell-balanced learning plan matters. Also, you can take part in sports activities as much as possible, which does good to making friends. Apparently more friends will make you away from loneliness. I believe you will get used to it soon and Ill wait for your good news.Yours,Li Hua 47.答案： Paragraph 1:

60、 I entered the shop and found the two workers happened to be the couple. They were the owners of the Friendly Ford dealership. What a great surprise that they appeared in front of me when I had trouble! I stared at them in disbelief for a second. At the same time, they recognized me and gave me a bi

61、g hug. Why are you here? They asked with a puzzled expression. I told them that I got a flat tire nearby. Knowing what had happened to me, they said that they would be glad to give me a hand again.Paragraph 2: After a while, the couple quickly drove a pick-up truck to my car. Once again, they solved

62、 my trouble. Then, they told me that after receiving my thank-you note, they felt that the true happiness came from helping others. To help more people who came across troubles on this road, they ran this shop to sell cars and help those unlucky guys as well. I couldnt than enough. Many years have passed, but Ill never forget the lesson the couple taught me: Life is meaningful when you can give a hand to those in trouble.