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1、单元检测卷一单元检测卷(一)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。AI have two friends who were poor and needed my help.The first friend was in his final year in University while I was in my third year.He needed some money for school fees，and he came to me.As a student，I did

2、nt have much，but I gave him what he needed on the agreement that he would pay back.I didnt trouble him after that.Later on，after school，he got into another period of deep financial stress and called me on the phone to borrow some more，promising that hed pay all of it back once he lands a job.Out of

3、kindness，I still gave him what he needed.He was so grateful.Its so hard to find someone willing to lend money，even with interest.I never troubled him after that.Fast forward a few months later.One evening，I was feeling happy.My heart was full of love.I felt like having a special act of kindness.And

4、then I thought，“Why not give up my friends money? Things are so difficult for him.” So I called him，saying I didnt need his money.He was shocked! He couldnt believe it.He was so happy and later sent me a message of heartfelt gratitude.Another time，a second friend had no money to pay the rented house

5、.The owner was going to throw his things out from the house the next day.And he only had an uncle who was sometimes helping him.His uncle had promised to send the money in three months.My friend called me and told me his trouble.It happened that the day before my father had given me some money for m

6、y monthly use.Knowing somehow that my friend needed that money more than I did，I gave it all to him for free.In life，its the small but powerful actions of love that matter.When life is over，thats what counts.Were love.Love unites us.Love is the key.1The writers first friend borrowed money from him a

7、gain because _.Ahe had paid back the borrowed moneyBhe would soon have a good jobChe offered the writer interestDhe was really in trouble答案D解析细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“.he got into another period of deep financial stress.”可知当时他的朋友真的有麻烦，故本题选择D项。2Why did the writer want an act of kindness?ABecause he wanted a me

8、ssage of gratitude.BBecause it was connected with his feelings.CBecause he could collect enough money for others.DBecause it offered a chance to spend his money.答案B解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段的“I was feeling happy.My heart was full of love.”此事确实是与作者当时高兴的心情有关的，故本题选择B项。3What would have happened if the writers seco

9、nd friend hadnt borrowed money?AHe would have no place to stay at night.BThe friends uncle would soon offer help.CThe writer would offer a room in a hotel.DThe house owner would give up money.答案A解析推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段的“The owner was going to throw his things out from the house the next day.”再不交钱就把行李扔出去，言

10、外之意他将没地方住了，故本题选择A项。4The text is mainly to _.Atell readers the advantages of loveBintroduce the writers experiencesCcall on readers to give love to othersDsay bad words to friends wrong doings答案C解析作者旨在通过自己亲身经历的帮助两个朋友的事号召读者要把爱传递给其他人，这才是生活中最重要的部分，故本题选择C项。BBorn in New York City in June 1944，the American

11、 composer(作曲家) and conductor Marvin Hamlisch，who composed the music for great films and Broadway musicals，passed away on August 6,2012，in Los Angeles，California.Hamlischs music touched lives around the world and won him three Oscars，four Grammys，four Emmys，a Tony，and three Golden Globe awards.He won

12、 multiple awards for his score of the groundbreaking(开创性的) show A Chorus Line.That musical also won a Pulitzer Prize.He worked with a number of American stars，including Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin.He composed more than 40 motion picture scores including the Oscarwinning score and song for T

13、he Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplins ragtime music for The Sting，which provided his third Oscar.One of his last performances was on July 13，at the Wolf Trap Performing Arts center outside Washington.Hamlisch performed with Broadway singer Melissa Errico，in an evening of George Gershwin

14、 tunes.Errico says she cherishes the experience.“It was the greatest artistic experiences of my life，not to mention the amount of laughter we got out of the audience，which is so Marvin to do a serious job with music but to be super silly.Thats Marvin.He likes to have a good time and turn the corner

15、and do incredible music，”she said.Hamlisch was the main pops conductor for several US.orchestras，including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra，Pasadena Symphony and Pops and The San Diego Symphony.Hes considered one of the most versatile modern composers，with works from Broadway hits to classical comp

16、ositions and rhythm and blues hits.He was a graduate of the Julliard School of Music and Queens College.He often spoke of musics universal appeal.On his Web site，he wrote，“There is a global nature to music，which has the potential to bring all people together.”5Paragraph 2 is mainly talking about Ham

17、lischs _.Aprivate life BcharacterCachievements Dawards答案C解析段落大意题。第二段的首句“Hamlischs music touched lives around the world and won him three Oscars，four Grammys，four Emmys，a Tony，and three Golden Globe awards.”由此可知该段主要讲述了Hamlisch所获得的荣誉，故本题选择C项。6Which of the following about A Chorus Line is true accordin

18、g to the passage?AIt helped Hamlisch win the third Oscar.BIt was Hamlischs first musical play.CHamlisch won multiple awards for his score.DA number of American stars joined the show.答案C解析细节理解题。根据文章“He won multiple awards for his score of the groundbreaking show A Chorus Line.”可知Marvin Hamlisch通过这部剧获

19、得了很多大奖，故本题选择C项。7The underlined word “versatile” in Paragraph 5 means “_”Ahaving different skillsBhaving many jobsCfull of high wisdomDowing rich imagination答案A解析词义猜测题。根据划线词后的解释“.with works from Broadway hits to classical compositions and rhythm and blues hits.”可知Marvin Hamlisch是一个全才，是一个拥有多种技能的人，故本题选

20、择A项。8What can be the best title for the passage?AMusicthe tool that brings all people togetherBAn unforgettable performance with Marvin HamlischCMarvin Hamlischthe awardwinning composerDMarvin Hamlischa very great Broadway singer答案C解析主旨大意题。本文是一篇人物传记，主要讲述了作曲家Marvin Hamlisch的传奇人生及其成就，但是Marvin Hamlisch

21、并不是歌唱家，因此最大干扰选项D可以排除，故本题选择C项。COutdoors，in the open air，seems like a natural place to study natural science.It also makes sense in a place like Southern California where people like to be outside a lot.Now the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is working to bring the indoors to the outdoor

22、s for its visitors.The museum has changed an outdoor space into a living exhibit.This is a big change for the one and a half hectare area.It used to include a parking lot.Now，instead of cars，it welcomes birds，butterflies and other living things.Teacher Eva Eng and her young students recently visited

23、 the museums outdoor campus.Ms.Eng says they enjoyed their experience.The children were learning about plant science in school.She said，“They really like handson_things，getting their hands in the mud，and planting seeds，watering them，watching them grow.”Scientists who work at the museum come outside

24、to describe plants and insects in the natural setting of this outdoor laboratory.Greg Pauly specializes in studying turtles，like the western pond turtle.He tells the students how development has changed its natural habitat.He says these turtles are happiest around small bodies of water that grow and

25、 shrink with the seasons.Today，he says，there is a lot more permanent water，like a pond at the Natural History Museum itself.And he says the changing habitat is one reason why western pond turtles are shrinking in number.In addition to science lessons，the openair exhibit can provide contact with natu

26、re in a way that some city children rarely get.But only parts of the new outdoor campus are open now.But Karen Wise says more changes are coming.Ms.Wise is the museums vice president for education and exhibits.She said，“Now we are opening up the whole museum，making it an indooroutdoor experience，so

27、that our visitors can be a part of the experience.” The work is expected to be completed by June of twentythirteen.Next year is the museums one hundredth anniversary.9Why does the author mention Eva Eng and her students visit to the museum?ATo show that the living exhibit is welcomed by the students

28、.BTo prove that students in California like to play outside most.CTo tell us students can learn more there than that from class.DTo stress visiting the living exhibit does good to their health.答案A解析推理判断题。第三段伊娃英(Eva Eng)老师和她的小学生们最近参观了这家博物馆的户外园区。英女士说他们的这次经历非常愉快。孩子们在学校里正学植物科学。由此可知原文提及他们的目的是为了说明孩子们很喜欢这里

29、，故本题选择A项。10What does the underlined phrase “handson things” in Paragraph 3 mean?AInteresting games by playing them in hands.BPractical experience by doing it themselves.CUseful courses provided by the museum.DImportant subjects learnt from the museum.答案B解析词义猜测题。根据下文的解释“getting their hands in the mud

30、，and planting seeds，watering them，watching them grow”可知划线词的含义为亲自动手和实践能力，故本题选择B项。11What can we learn from the passage?AAll parts of the new outdoor campus arent open now.B2013 is a living exhibits one hundredth anniversary.CSome of the guiders in the living exhibit are scientists.DA living exhibit no

31、w has changed an outdoor laboratory.答案A解析细节理解题。根据最后一段“But only parts of the new outdoor campus are open now.”可知选项A与之对应，属于部分否定，意为：目前这个新的户外园区只有部分区域开放，故本题选择A项。12Where does this text probably come from?AA science textbook. BA museum guide.CA news report. DA tourist map.答案C解析本文主要描述了洛杉矶自然历史博物馆把展览从室内搬到室外供游

32、客参观。由此可知这是属于新闻报道的范畴，故本题选择C项。DDo you know what to do if you see a bird with a broken wing in your backyard，or an injured bear by the side of the road? Use your phone!Its never a good idea to touch a wild animal or to try to help one without professional guidance.The animal might be dangerous to you，and you coul