学年高中英语Unit12CultureShock单元检测北师大版必修4.docx

1、学年高中英语Unit12CultureShock单元检测北师大版必修4Unit 12 Culture Shock第卷第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。Exercise is one of the few factors with a positive role in longterm maintenance of body weight.Unfortunately，that message has not gotten through to the average Americ

2、an，who would rather try switching to “light” beer and lowcalorie bread than increase physical exertion.The Centers for Disease Control，for example，found that fewer than onefourth of overweight adults who were trying to shed pounds said they were combining exercise with their diet.In rejecting exerci

3、se，some people may be discouraged too much by caloricexpenditure charts；for example，one would have to briskly walk three miles just to work off the 275 calories in one delicious Danish pastry (小甜饼)Even exercise professionals concede (admit) half a point here.“Exercise_by_itself_is_a_very_tough_way_t

4、o_lose_weight，” says York Onnen，program director of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.Still，exercises supporting role in weight reduction is vital.A study at the Boston University Medical Center of overweight police officers and other public employees confirmed that those who die

5、ted without exercise regained almost all their old weight，while those who worked exercise into their daily routine maintained their new weight.If you have been sedentary (长期伏案工作的) and decide to start walking one mile a day，the added exercise could burn an extra 100 calories daily.In a years time，ass

6、uming no increase in food intake，you could lose ten pounds.By increasing the distance of your walks gradually and making other dietary adjustments，you may lose even more weight.1According to the passage the young people prefer _ to lose weight.Ato take proper daily exerciseBto take a brisk walk thre

7、e milesCto turn to “light” beer and lowcalorie foodDto take some delicious Danish pastries答案C解析细节理解题。第一段第二句的定语从句中提到，美国人宁愿改喝淡啤酒和吃低热量的面包，也不愿增加锻炼消耗身上的脂肪。2What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?AIt is impossible to lose weight through proper exercise.BYoung people dont like diffi

8、cult ways to lose weight.CExercise is too difficult for young people to overcome.DIt is wrong to lose weight only by doing exercise.答案B解析句意理解题。锻炼专家认为体育锻炼本身是一种非常辛苦的减肥方式；而第二段第一句提到人们可能被热量消耗表弄得灰心丧气了，这说明人们不喜欢困难的减肥方式。3You have eaten three Danish pastries，and how far will you at least walk if you want to k

9、eep fit?A3 miles. B7 miles.C9 miles. D15 miles.答案C解析细节理解题。第二段第一句的例子中提到，一个小甜饼中的275卡路里热量需要行走三英里路才能消耗掉，因此三个小甜饼需要走九英里路。4We can infer from this passage that _.Alosing weight is not a simple thing for young peopleByoung people are not willing to lose weightCyoung people have no time to lose weightDyoung p

10、eople cant find the best way to lose weight答案A解析推理判断题。第一段第二句提到，美国人宁愿改喝淡啤酒和吃低热量的面包，也不愿意增加锻炼消耗脂肪；第二段第一句提到，人们可能被热量消耗表弄得灰心丧气了。由此可知，减肥对人们来说并不容易。BIn American schools there is something called Homecoming Day.Many high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game.This can be the most imp

11、ortant event of the year except graduation or commencement day(毕业典礼)Students plan Homecoming Day for many weeks in advance.Several days before Homecoming，students start to decorate the school.There are signs to wish luck to the team，and many other signs to welcome all the graduates.Many people still

12、 come to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.The members of school clubs build booths(摊位) and sell lemonade(柠檬)，apples and sandwiches.Some clubs help to welcome visitors.During the day people like to look for teachers that they remember from long ago.Often they see old friends a

13、nd they talk together about those happy years in school.Everyone soon comes to watch the football game.When the game is half over，the band comes onto the field and plays school songs.Another important moment is when the Homecoming Queen or King appears.All the students vote a most popular student.It

14、 is a great honor to be chosen.Homecoming is a happy day，but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game.Even if the team loses，the students still enjoy Homecoming.Some stay at the school to dance，and others go to a party.For everyone it is a day worth remembering.5The most important ev

15、ent of the year in American high schools and colleges is_.AHomecoming Bthe football gameCgraduation Dwinning the game答案C解析细节理解题。第一段中提到返校节是除毕业典礼之外的最重要的事情。6When do students begin to arrange everything for Homecoming?AThe day before Homecoming.BMany weeks before the day.CWhen the guests arrive.DIn the

16、days before Homecoming.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第一段的内容“Students plan Homecoming Day for many weeks in advance.”可知。7Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming Day?ATo see old friends.BTo call on teachers they remember.CTo watch the football game.DTo go home to see their family.答案D解析细节理解题。A、B、C三项均在原文中的第四、五段

17、出现，只有D项没有提到。8The underlined word “vote” in the fifth paragraph means “_”Aattend a meetingBelect or chooseChold a celebrationDhave a football match答案B解析词义猜测题。根据文章第五段最后一句话“It is a great honor to be chosen.”可知，vote应与choose意义相近，意为“选举”。CSweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day

18、 to make someone happy.It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick，the aged，and children who have lost their parents，but also friends，workmates，relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago，when a Cleveland man noti

19、ced that some people，such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed，too often felt forgotten and neglected，he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered.He did this by giving them small gifts.With the help of his friends and neighbors，he gave those

20、people small gifts on a Saturday in October.During the years that followed，other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration，which came to be called “Sweetest Day”Over time，the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor，the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened to i

21、nclude everyone，and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift.Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.Sweetest Day is not based on any single groups religious beliefs or on a family relationship.It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches li

22、fe and gives it meaning.Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift giving，Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care，in a positive way.9What can we learn from the first paragraph?ASweetest Day is a day to make others happy.BSweetest Day is just an occasion to

23、care about disabled people.CSweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.DSweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.答案A解析细节理解题。从文中第一句可知。10Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?AVisiting sick people of the hospital.BVisiting children who have lost th

24、eir parents.CGiving friends small gifts.DGiving flowers to sweethearts.答案D解析推理判断题。在甜蜜日人们可能会关爱别人、记起别人的好，从而做一些善事；给心爱的人送花与甜蜜日关系不大。11What is Cleveland?AAn island. BA country.CA village in England. DA city in America.答案D解析推理判断题。从文中第二段“Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.”可知。12The underl

25、ined word “neglected” in the second paragraph means “_”ArememberedBhatedCpaid little or no attention toDdisappointed答案C解析词义猜测题。从第二段“too often felt forgotten and neglected”中的forgotten可推出答案。DTravel is fun and exciting，but its not if you get sick.You may think，“Not me，I wont get sick on my vacation.”Bu

26、t，for many people，that is what happens.Of course you dont want to spend your vacation sick in bed.So what can you do to stay in good health？There are three things you should remember when you travel：relax，sleep and eat well.A vacation is supposed to be a time for relaxing.But very often it is not.Th

27、ink about what you do when you are a tourist.There are so many places to visit：museums，shops，parks and churches.You may spend most days walking around these places.This can be very tiring；you may have a terrible headache after a few hours.If this is the way you feel，you should take a rest.Dont ask y

28、our body to do too much.A tired body means a weak body.And a weak body gets sick easily.So sit down for a few hours in a nice spot.In good weather，look for a quiet park bench.Or you can stop at a cafe.You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.Sleep is also important.If you want to stay h

29、ealthy，you need to get enough sleep.You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel.Your hotel room may be noisy or the bed may be uncomfortable.If this is true，dont be afraid to change rooms or hotels.Or you may not get enough sleep for another reason.You may want to stay out late at night.I

30、n many cities the nightlife can be very exciting.Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day.The extra hour can make a big difference.Finally，if you want to stay healthy，you must eat the right kinds of foods but you need to be careful about how much you eat.Lots of food is not good for

31、you.So，remember this.If you want to enjoy your vacation，take good care of yourself.Give your body some rest.Get enough sleep and eat good，healthy food.13This passage is about_.Awhat you eat when you travelBhow exciting travel isCrelaxing when you travelDhow to stay healthy when you travel答案D解析主旨大意题。从整篇文章来看，本文主要介绍了旅行时保持健康的几个注意事项。14Sightseeing is_.Athe best way to relaxBvery tiringCnever any funDunhealthy答案B解析推理判断题。由第三段可知，旅行时我们去参观很多地方，因此会很疲惫。15Why can you have a terrible headache while visiting these places?ABecause there are so many places to visit.BBecause some places make you f