2017-2018學(xué)年高中英語 Uni t 5 Meeting your ancestors單元檢測 新人教版選修8

1、第五單元檢測(時(shí)間:90分鐘滿分:120分)第一部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié),滿分40分)第一節(jié)(共12小題;每小題2.5分,滿分30分)閱讀下面短文,從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出最佳選項(xiàng)。A(導(dǎo)學(xué)號(hào)58980025)The oldest stone buildings in the world are the pyramids(金字塔).They have stood for nearly 5,000 years,and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for thousands of years yet.There a

2、re over eighty of them scattered (散布) along the banks of the Nile,some of which are different in shape from the true pyramids.The most famous of these are the “Step” pyramid and the “Bent” pyramid.Some of the pyramids still look as much alike as they must have been when they were built thousands of

3、years ago.Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or,more often,for stones to use in modern buildings.The dry climate of Egypt has helped to keep the pyramids in good condition,and their very shape has made them less likely to fall into ru

4、in.These are good reasons why they can still be seen today,but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.The “Step” pyramid had to be on the west side of the Nile,the side on which the sun set.This was for spiritual reasons.It also had to stand well above the level of the

5、river to protect it against the regular floods.It could not be too far from the Nile,however,as the stones to build it needed to be carried in boats down the river to the nearest point.Water transport was,of course,much easier than land transport.The builders also had to find a rock base,which was n

6、ot likely to crack (破裂) under the great weight of the pyramid.Finally,it had to be near the capital,or better still near the kings palace so that he could visit it easily to personally check the progress being made on the final resting place for his body.1According to the passage,the “Step” pyramid

7、.A.is unlikely to fall into ruin in the near futureB.was built on the banks along the NileC.is one that was built later than the true pyramidsD.is the most famous of the true pyramids答案A解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第一段第二句話“They have stood for nearly 5,000 years,and it seems likely that they will continue to stand for t

8、housands of years yet.”可以看出金字塔不可能受損,A項(xiàng)中的unlikely意為“不可能”。本文主要介紹了埃及的金字塔能保存長久的原因及其中被稱為Step的金字塔建立在尼羅河西側(cè)的原因。2The most important reason why some pyramids remain in good condition is that .A.people have taken good care of themB.it doesnt rain often in EgyptC.they were well designedD.the government has prot

9、ected them from damage答案C解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題?？蓮牡诙巫詈笠痪洹癟hese are good reasons why they can still be seen today,but perhaps the most important is that they were planned to last forever.”看出原因有很多,但最重要的是合理的設(shè)計(jì)。3Most of the damage to the pyramids has been caused by .A.the regular floodsB.the dry climate of EgyptC.the

10、 special shape of the pyramidsD.people in search of building materials答案D解析推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中“Most of the damage suffered by the others has been at the hands of men who were looking for treasure or,more often,for stones to use in modern buildings.”的“more often” 看出金字塔所遭受的損害大部分出自于那些尋寶人之手,事實(shí)上更多的時(shí)候,他們是尋找可用于現(xiàn)代

11、建筑中的石頭?？梢耘卸ㄔ斐蓳p壞最主要的原因是人們偷取建筑材料。4The Egyptians built the pyramids along the banks of the Nile because .A.they believed in their godB.it was difficult to find a large rock base far from the NileC.the river helped a lot in the transport of building materialsD.it was not easy to choose a suitable place

12、for the pyramids答案C解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從文中最后一段中的“Water transport was,of course,much easier than land transport.”可知,水路運(yùn)輸要比陸路運(yùn)輸容易得多。BThe Tang Dynasty was probably the period when the Silk Road was at its busiest.One important centre on the road was the city of Changan,where present-day Xian now stands.Changan was

13、 the capital city of this dynasty and by about 750 AD it had become a strong and successful capital of around two million people.Because of the chances for trade,a number of foreigners from countries bordering China lived in the city.The markets at this time in Changan were perhaps the most exciting

14、 markets anywhere in the world.They sold goods from India,Africa,Japan,Korea,Turkey,Iran and other Arab countries and many items in the markets would have been completely new to some of the buyers.Interesting animals were sold together with exotic(奇異的)plants and strange medicines.Dried animals,dried

15、 foods and dried plants were laid out for sale next to rare seeds and spices(香料).But besides the hope to trade,which drew people together,China was still largely a mysterious country to the outside world and certainly the secret of making silk was still unknown.The route(路線)to the west followed diff

16、erent paths but the traders would have travelled from places to places,always looking for routes both to water and protection.However,the Ming Dynasty had its policy of isolation(閉關(guān)) and reduced the traffic along this ancient land route.Instead,sea routes became more popular and in the early 15th ce

17、ntury there were many Chinese ships trading silk and other goods along the coasts of India,Arabia and Africa.5This passage mainly tells us .A.the silk trade in the pastB.the rise and fall of the Silk RoadC.the hard life the traders lived on the Silk RoadD.why sea routes became popular in the early 1

18、5th century答案B解析主旨大意題。從每一段的首句可以看出,本文講的是絲綢之路的興衰史。6It is probable that many dried goods were sold in the market because .A.the market traders could store them for longer time and sell them more easilyB.they could be stored and transported more easily by the traders on the Silk RoadC.they could be tran

19、sported far more easily by traders from different countriesD.they were lighter for the camels to carry wherever the traders wanted to go答案B解析推理判斷題。從第三段可知絲綢之路很漫長,由此可推知交易的干貨多是因?yàn)楦韶浺子谫A存和運(yùn)輸。7By saying “China was still largely a mysterious country to the outside world”,the author refers to the fact that .

20、A.a large part of China was mysterious to the outside worldB.China was a large country that was totally unknown to the outside worldC.to a great extent China was little known or understood by the outside worldD.most of China was misunderstood by the outside world答案C解析句意理解題。這句話指的是當(dāng)時(shí)在很大程度上中國對(duì)于外面的世界來說是

21、很神秘的這樣的一個(gè)事實(shí)。8What does the underlined word “mysterious” mean?A.ampleB.wonderfulC.livelyD.secret答案D解析詞義理解題。從“China was still largely a mysterious country to the outside world and certainly the secret of making silk was still unknown.”看出此處 mysterious是“神秘的”之意。COn May 3,2002,archaeologists in England fo

22、und a grave of a man dating back to around 2300 BC.Buried with him were the tools of a hunter or warrior.There was a bone pin that may have been from a piece of clothing such as a leather coat.He carried a copper knife on his breast.The most amazing find was two gold earrings.That would have made hi

23、m a man of distinction.Only a few centimetres from his head were two pots made of clay,tools and materials to make arrows,a bow and a dozen arrows for hunting and a second,smaller copper knife.Next to them lay a cushion stone,upon which the man could work metal.His grave is the richest of any found

24、from that period,because this man was buried with two gold earrings which are the oldest gold ever found in Britain (dating back to 2470 BC).Besides,he was buried three miles from Stonehenge.Archaeologists tend to believe he was a member of a powerful class who might have organized the construction

25、of Stonehenge.Stonehenge was begun around 3000 BC.In about 2300 BC the huge stone circles were built.The biggest stones weigh approximately 20 tons.But the smaller blue stones,still weighing 4 tons on average,came from west Wales.It is not yet known how these were conveyed over a distance of 380 kil

26、ometres.It is also a mystery how early man was able to construct Stonehenge without the use of modern construction machines and lorries.He is an example of people who brought culture and new techniques from the European mainland to Britain.In terms of technical development,people were going from the

27、 Stone Age to the Bronze Age and then to the Iron Age.9Which are not included in the things that are found in the grave of the man?A.Tools,a bone pin,a bow and a cushion stone.B.A copper knife and two gold earrings.C.Two pots,arrows and materials to make arrows.D.Some chicken and grains.答案D解析細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由

28、第一、二段內(nèi)容可知,該墳?zāi)估餂]有包括雞肉和谷物,而其他選項(xiàng)所提到的東西都在該墳?zāi)怪斜话l(fā)現(xiàn)。10The man buried in the grave might be at that time.A.a poor manB.a kindhearted manC.a rich manD.an ordinary man答案C解析推理判斷題。由第二段第一句“His grave is the richest of any found from that period.”可推知墳?zāi)沟闹魅丝赡芎芨挥小?1What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A.Ho

29、w Stonehenge was built.B.Building Stonehenge was hard.C.Stonehenge was made of big stones.D.It is a mystery how Stonehenge was built.答案D解析主旨大意題。從第三段的內(nèi)容來看,主要說的是巨石陣是怎么建造的仍然是個(gè)謎。12We can infer that .A.how Stonehenge was builtB.Stonehenge was built through several agesC.the King of Stonehenge was from Fr

30、anceD.Stonehenge was built because of war答案B解析推理判斷題。由第三段第一、二句可知,巨石陣始建于公元前3000年左右,在大約公元前2300年這些大的石頭圈建成了。由此推出答案為B項(xiàng)。第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.13. Second,your notes

31、are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third,note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.14. Whenever or however yo

32、u take notes,keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.15. The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.Write your notes in your own words

33、.16.Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes,you may want to use your own shorthand(速記).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.17.A.Use words,not complete sentences.B.There are three practical note-taki

34、ng methods.C.You must write your notes on separate paper.D.Otherwise,you may not be able to read your notes later.E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G.First,the simple act of writing so

35、mething down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.答案13.G14.E15.F16.A17.D第二部分英語知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿分45分)第一節(jié)完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿分30分)閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。When Mt Vesuvius(維蘇威火山)erupted in 79 AD,it18 the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.The first 19 were the people of Pom

36、peii,who,returning to their city when the eruption had eased,dug down through the 20 of their buried homes and salvaged what they could of their furniture and belongings.The 21 they drove through the solidified ash can still be seen in places.But a time came 22 Pompeii and Herculaneum were forgotten

37、.Throughout the Middle Ages these two buried cities were not disturbed,and it was not until 1709 23 an Austrian prince sank a shaft at Herculaneum and then,by 24of underground tunnels,robbed the city of its treasures.In 1729,systematic excavation began on the 25site,but King Charles of Naples merely

38、 excavated the site to26 archaeological specimens(考古標(biāo)本) for his collection.A few years later,an accidental find at Pompeii led to excavations there;at first by tunneling,but afterwards by the actual uncovering of the city.From the end of the 27 century to the present day,digging has gone on 28 conti

39、nuously,though slowly,and often with 29 resources.Perhaps this slowness has not been entirely a(n) 30,since it has resulted in large,untouched sections of both cities being left 31for modern,scientific excavation.32techniques have improved so much in the last fifty years that a site can now reveal f

40、ar more archaeological 33 than before.Today most of 34and a substantial section of Herculaneum have been cleared.They are the best known archaeological sites 35,and the most wonderful.For here,and nowhere else on earth,are ancient cities in which life did not die out but was suddenly 36.“Behind thes

41、e walls,” as one writer has said,“l(fā)ies an 37Italian town,stilled in a moment of time.To enter the gates of this city is to walk 2,000 years into the past.”18A.destroyedB.repairedC.builtD.identified答案A解析destroy “毀壞”;repair “修理”;build “建造”;identify “識(shí)別”?；鹕奖l(fā)應(yīng)毀壞城市。19A.explanationB.excavatorsC.pronuncia

42、tionD.affection答案B解析excavators “挖掘者”;explanation “解釋”;pronunciation “發(fā)音”;affection “影響”。人們應(yīng)挖掘被火山埋起來的城市。20A.beliefsB.reliefC.roofsD.bottoms答案C解析through the roofs “穿過屋頂”。belief “信仰”;relief“欣慰”;bottom “末端,底部”。挖掘家園時(shí),最先接觸到的是屋頂。21A.tunnelB.roomC.areaD.top答案A解析The tunnel they drove through “他們穿過的甬道”。tunnel

43、 “甬道,隧道”;room “房間”;area “區(qū)域,面積”;top “頂端”。22A.whenB.whichC.ifD.who答案A解析但是Pompeii和Herculaneum被人們遺忘了。when引導(dǎo)定語從句修飾a time。23A.itB.thoseC.thisD.that答案D解析it was.that構(gòu)成強(qiáng)調(diào)結(jié)構(gòu)。24A.meaningB.to meanC.meansD.mean答案C解析by means of “通過途徑”。meaning “意義,意思”;mean “意味著,意思”。25A.differentB.sameC.ampleD.alternative答案B解析on t

44、he same site “在相同的地點(diǎn)”,即對(duì)同一個(gè)地點(diǎn)進(jìn)行挖掘。26A.protectB.sharpenC.obtainD.applaud答案C解析為收藏而獲得考古標(biāo)本,obtain “得到”。protect“保護(hù)”;sharpen “(使)鋒利”;applaud “鼓掌”。27A.eighteenthB.eightC.eighteenD.eighth答案A解析從In 1729看出,此處應(yīng)該是 the eighteenth century “18世紀(jì)”。28A.practicallyB.finallyC.successfullyD.specially答案A解析practically “實(shí)際

45、上”,此處表示挖掘工作實(shí)際上已經(jīng)取得進(jìn)展。29A.a fewB.fewC.littleD.less答案B解析few resources與前面的though slowly相呼應(yīng)。30A.disadvantageB.advantageC.analysisD.revision答案A解析this slowness has not been entirely a disadvantage “這種遲緩并不一定完全是壞事”。disadvantage “不足,劣勢”;advantage “優(yōu)點(diǎn)”;analysis “分析”;revision “復(fù)習(xí)”。31A.preservedB.acceleratedC.a

46、ssumedD.faded答案A解析being left preserved “處于被保護(hù)狀態(tài)”。accelerate“加速,促進(jìn)”;assume “假定”;fade “減弱”。32A.AffectionateB.FormalC.ArchaeologicalD.Dizzy答案C解析archaeological “考古的”,此處與考古有關(guān)。affectionate “深情的,親切的”;formal“正式的”;dizzy “頭暈?zāi)垦５摹薄?3A.informationB.botanyC.categoryD.significance答案A解析archaeological information “考

47、古信息”。botany“植物學(xué)”;category “種類”;significance “意義,重要性”。34A.LondonB.PompeiiC.New YorkD.Egypt答案B解析Pompeii 此處指龐培,意大利古都,公元79年火山爆發(fā),全城被火山灰覆蓋。35A.in EuropeB.in AsiaC.in AfricaD.in America答案A解析意大利在歐洲(Europe)。36A.overlookedB.sobbedC.missedD.arrested答案D解析arrest在此表示“心跳停止”。overlook“忽視”;sob “抽泣”;miss “錯(cuò)過;思念”。37A.s

48、kilfulB.ancientC.patientD.effective答案B解析在這些墻的背后,有一座古老的意大利城鎮(zhèn)。ancient“遠(yuǎn)古的”;skilful“熟練的”;patient“有耐心的”;effective“有效的”。由下一句中的“walk 2,000 years into the past”可知ancient為最佳答案。第二節(jié)(共10小題;每小題1.5分,滿分15分)閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。(導(dǎo)學(xué)號(hào)58980026)I was sitting in a crowded restaurant,enjoying a tasty meal wit

49、h my Chinese family.38. atmosphere was hot and loud.One thing that I couldnt get used to 39.(be) the clouds of cigarette smoke 40. filled the air and our lungs.It used to be the same for me in my home area in the United States.41. the noise was definitely a relatively new experience.I glanced around

50、 the room,and found that smiling 42.(diner) were happily blowing smoke into the faces of their friends and families.Living in an industrial city and 43.(deal) with air pollutants are necessary facts of our existence.For us,it became too much.44.(stand) up,we paid the bill,and left.Once outside,both

51、my wife and I agreed that we wouldnt return to that restaurant again.45.(late) that night,I asked my wife why her parents were so willing to put up 46. it.She said that they felt it was 47.(simple) unavoidable and therefore must be tolerated.To my wifes parents,its just a part of modern Chinese life

52、.答案38.The39.was40.that/which41.But42.diners43.dealing44.Standing45.Later46.with47.simply第三部分寫作(共兩節(jié),滿分35分)第一節(jié)短文改錯(cuò)(共10小題;每小題1分,滿分10分)假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請(qǐng)你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯(cuò)誤,每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加:在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)(),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除:把多余的詞用斜線()劃掉。修改:在錯(cuò)的詞下畫一橫線,并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意:1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞;2

53、.只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計(jì)分。The first fact I worry is noise pollution.People cant sleep well if there is too many noise.Thats why such many people prefer to live in the countryside rather than living in noisy cities.I suggest all the factories and cars not make terrible noise.Although they make terrible no