(新课标版)高中英语 unit 1 breaking records测试题(含答案)

（新课标版）2014-2015学年高中英语 Unit 1 Breaking records测试题（含
答案）
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
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）
A
Birthdays are especially important to the very young and the very old. On their birthdays, people receive b irthday cards and birthday presents. Children’s cards often have a large number on them showing how old they are. Cards for adults have pictures of flowers or scenery, or humorous cartoons. Inside there is usually a simple greeting, such as “Happy Birthday” or “Many Happy Returns of the Day”.
In the US children who have their birthdays during the school year take a cake to school and have a small party with their class. In Britain children sometimes get bumped (碰撞). Some US parents have the custom of spanking (打屁股) their children, once for each year of their age.
In the US the 16th birthday is called sweet sixteen. It is the age at which a person can get a US driver’s license. At 18, in Britain and in the US, yo ung people become adults and many have a big party. In most parts of the US 21 is the age at which people can drink alcohol legally. In Britain people celebrate 21st less than when 21 was the age at which they became adults.
Many adults dislike getting older and a few lie about the age. But in general older people are willing to tell others their age. You may see a sign (招牌) by the side of a road saying “Dave Ellis 40 today!” put there by Dave’s friends. At about 65 people retire, and those who have reached this age are called “senior citizens”. Few people live to be 100, so a 100th birthday is very special. In Britain people reaching this age may receive a card containing
a printed message from the Queen.
1. According to the text, a child’s birthday card usually has ______.
A. a humorous greeting
B. simple cartoons
C. pictures of flowers
D. a large number
2. If an American child has his birthday during the school year, he will ______.
A. have a party at home
B. get bumped by his parents
C. get spanked by his friends
D. celebrate it with his classmates
3. According to Paragraph 3, we can learn that in Britain ______.
A. a 16-year-old person can get a driver’s license
B. a 16-year-old person can drink alcohol legally
C. young people became adult at 21 in the past
D. young people must have a big party at 21
4. From the sign put by Dave’s friends, we c an learn that ______.
A. at 65 people retire
B. Dave prefers to be younger
C. Dave is willing to tell his age
D. many adults like getting older
B
Garden Classes for Students
Heaps of Seeds
September–December
The beginnings of plants are found in different shapes and sizes. Students will discover that stored inside every seed are all the parts of a plant. They will explore the Garden in search of seeds that travel by wind, water and wildlife.
Tops & Bottoms
February–May
What do we grow in the Garden? Tops, bottoms and middles! In this class, students identify and compare the physical structures of edible (可食用的) plants. Students will learn about the variety of plant parts we eat during their visit through the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening.
Rainforest Rendezvous
September–December & February–May
Escape to the climatron (人工气候室) to learn how plants deal with over 80 inches of rain each year and compete for light in a dense (稠密的) forest. Giant leaves, climbing vines (攀缘植物) and epiphytes (真菌) are just a few of the features of the rainforest your students will observe. They’ll become knowledge able about rainforest products.
Green Is Here for Good
September–December & February–May
How “green” are you? And why is it important? Students’ sustainability (可持续性) experiences at the Garden begin by exploring the topic itself. They will play a game to better understand this topic and what it means to use resources sustainably. As the tour guide points out sustainable features of the Garden, the class will have discussions about water conservation and simple ways that each person can use resources more efficiently (有效地). Before leaving, students identify one change they can make to live more sustainably.
5. If a student wants to learn the structures of vegetables, he will attend ______.
A. Heaps of Seeds
B. Tops & Bottoms
C. Rainforest Rendezvous
D. Green Is Here for Good
6. When can a student attend Rainforest Rendezvous?
A. In March.
B. In June.
C. In July.
D. In August.
7. What can students learn at Green Is Here for Good?
A. How to keep a garden.
B. How to live a sustainable life.
C. How to play a funny game.
D. How to identify changes in a garden.
C
On February 9th, 2013, Sarah Darling was walking along the street when she met a homeless man by the name of Billy Harris. She reached into her change purse and put all the coins she had into his collection can. Little did either realize that this small act of generosity (慷慨) would change their lives forever.
It was not until the following morning that Sarah realized that she had given Billy not only all her change, but also her diamond engagement ring that she had placed in her change purse earlier, because it had been bothering her finger. She and her husband Bill Krejci rushed to see if they could find Billy. Not only was the homeless man in the same spot, but he also immediately returned the ring. The grateful couple paid him back for his honesty by emptying their pockets of all the cash they had — about $60USD.
However, Bill Krejci, a web designer, felt he needed to do something more for this amazingly honest man, especially after the story spread and hundreds of people reached out to see how they could help Billy. So on February 18th, he set up a special page for him on fundraising site Give Forward with a goal of raising $1,000USD in 90 days. In just four days, the donations ballooned to over $85,000USD and there seemed to be no end in sight yet.
And that’s not all. Thanks to all the media coverage, Billy was reunited with his older brother Edwin Harris, who he had been unable to find for 27 years. Edwin is planning to come to get Billy and take him to his home in Texas.
8. Sarah Darling put her ring in her change purse because ______.
A. it made her finger uncomfortable
B. she didn’t like the ring very much
C. her change purse was a safe place
D. she wanted to help the homeless man
9. Which of the following shows the correct order of the events?
a. Sarah Darling found her ring missing.
b. Sarah Darling returned to look for Billy Harris.
c. Billy Harris returned the ring to Sarah Darling.
d. Sarah Darling put her ring in her purs
e.
e. Sarah Darling gave Billy Harris some change.
A. bcade
B. edbac
C. eacbd
D. deabc
10. What happened after Bill set up a page on Give Forward?
A. A lot of people went to see Billy.
B. The fundraising went on for 90 days.
C. The fundraising went beyond expectation.
D. People began to spread the story of Billy.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Story of a Homeless Man
B. When Generosity Meets Honesty
C. Homeless Man Gets a Big Surprise
D. Why Diamond Engagement Ring Returned
D
Outdoor air pollution is an obvious danger because it’s hard to miss. Auto gases, industrial waste, city smog—everyone knows they’re a health hazard (危险) and a call for solutions is on everyone’s lips. But there’s another thr eat just as perilous—a hidden threat (威胁) we are usually unaware of. We’re speaking about the threat of indoor air pollution.
The dangers caused by indoor air pollution are too often underestimated (低估) and overlooked. According to a recent study, indoor air pollution can be many times higher than outdoor air pollution. A similar study by the Environmental Protection Agency shows that, in general, the air in our homes and offices is two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
Scientific studies have found that indoor air pollution exacerbates (恶化) the symptoms of asthma (哮喘), and contributes to causing nausea (恶心), headaches and damage to the central nervous system. Evidence has even been found linking poor indoor air quality to certain cancers. Children who spend eighty percent of their time inside are particularly affected by indoor air pollution.
Cigarette smoke, chemical fertilizers (肥料), perfumes and clothing that has been dry cleaned may contribute to indoor air pollution. Building materials—including paint and glue—are also contributors.
And homes aren’t the only indoor areas affected by this danger. Offices are affected too—sometimes more so—with their copy machines and printers, inks and processing solutions (显影液) and so on.
Fortunately there are many ways to reduce indoor air pollution and improve indoor air quality in your home and office. A major first step would be the use of an air purifier (净化器).
12. What does the underlined word “perilous” mean?
A. Nervous.
B. Similar.
C. Obvious.
D. Dangerous.
13. The author mentions some studies in Paragraph 2 to show indoor air pollution ______.
A. is recently overestimated
B. is very common and serious
C. has drawn people’s attention
D. is linked to many serious diseases
14. Which of the following is the usual contributor of air pollution in our homes?
A. Smoking.
B. Printing.
C. Copy machines.
D. Processing solutions.
15. What would be discussed in the paragraph that follows?
A. An introduction to the air purifier.
B. Other dangers of indoor air pollution.
C. Other sources of indoor air pollution.
D. More solutions to the problem of air pollution.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

A lot of parents think kids should do their homework right after school and sit still until
all their work is done. 16 A lot of research shows that the usual ways of studying may not always be the best ways. Here are some good study habits that may work for you.
(1) Move before you study.
Maybe your parents tell you to do your homework as soon as you get off the bus. Ask if
you can play basketball or run for 15 minutes first. 17 It’s just that exercising your body may help your brain ready to study.
(2) Pick your study place.
Your parents may have set up a great desk in a quiet room. But you may feel better doing homework on the floor in your bedroom. 18 Your bedroom might give you privacy (隐私). But if you start looking at the stuff in your room instead of your math problems, find another place to work.
(3) Don’t cram (突击式学习) for tests.
When you have a test, you might want to wait until the night before to study. 19 When you have to remember information, it’s best to go over it several times for a few days. That way, you have a chance to really learn it.
(4) 20
When you work on something for a long time, you might start thinking about other things. You might start daydreaming about your soccer game or an upcoming party. Then your mind isn’t
on the homework. So get up and take a 10-minute walk. Then come back to your homework. You
should be ready to focus again.
A. The important thing is to find a place where you’ll pay attention.
B. Inform your friends and parents of your study routine.
C. Explain that you’re not trying to put off your work.
D. They do much better on tests after they exercise.
E. Well, parents aren’t always right!
F. Take breaks while you study.
G. But that’s not a good idea.
第二部分英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
William taught at Boston University. He once 21 the great number of un-thanked people in his life. These were people who had helped nurture (养育) him, inspire him or who cared enough about him to leave a 22 impression. One of them was a teacher he’d not heard of in many years. But he 23 she had written a little poem for him, and William had thus loved poetry all his life. He found her 24 and sent her a letter of thanks. The reply he received 25 “My Dear Willie”. He was very 26 . Now over 50, he didn’t think there was a person left in the world who would call him “Willie”. Here is that 27 :
“My Dear Willie,
I cannot tell you how much your note 28 to me. I am in my eighties, living 29 in
a small room, cooking my own meals, lonely, and, like the 30 leaf of autumn. You will be interested to know that I 31 for 50 years and yours is the first note of appreciation I have ever received. It came on a blue-cold morning and it 32 me as nothing has in many years.”
The teacher’s letter brought the professor to 33 . She was one of the great un-thanked people from his past.
We all have people like William’s teacher in our life. They 34 our lives in various ways —some small and some 35 —but each had an effect on who we are today. After William received the reply, he realized he could no longer leave people un-thanked. He also realized by 36 these people and showing them that he really did care about what they had 37 , he in turn may be doing something very 38 for them.
So as you are sitting around, spend some time thinking about some of the un-thanked people from your past. It may not be too 39 to say “thank you”. You have no idea how much your 40 will mean.
21. A. dealt with B. thought about C. called on D. searched for
22. A. first B. general C. lasting D. changing
23. A. thought B. believed C. supposed D. remembered
24. A. address B. success C. school D. secret
25. A. began with B. met with C. left with D. called for
26. A. annoyed B. delighted C. satisfied D. interested
27. A. letter B. title C. detail D. report
28. A. brought B. meant C. devoted D. added
29. A. happily B. carefully C. alone D. abroad
30. A. last B. only C. dark D. green
31. A. waited B. struggled C. lived D. taught
32. A. reminded B. served C. helped D. cheered
33. A. shocks B. questions C. tears D. dreams
34. A. added B. valued C. faced D. shaped
35. A. big B. common C. different D. necessary
36. A. loving B. visiting C. recognizing D. thanking
37. A. understood B. afforded C. done D. gained
38. A. expensive B. significant C. convenient D. equal
39. A. stupid B. bad C. late D. easy
40. A. gifts B. words C. plans D. methods
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Mei: Hi, Lily. Nice to meet you.
Lily: Hi, Li Mei. Nice to meet you, too.
Li Mei: I 41 (learn) that you hope to stay in Beijing after graduation.
Lily: Yes, I want to stay in Beijing after graduating 42 Peking University. What do
you think of it?
Li Mei: Well, I can’t agree with you 43 . Beijing, the capital of China, is one of the most developed cities. 44 (stay) in Beijing, you can have many opportunities to find
a satisfying jo
b and people in Beijing are kind to foreign friends, as a result of 45 you
will enjoy living here.
Lily: Yes, you are right. And I know that the local government will offer 46 (favor) policies to the overseas graduates like 47 . However, I’m worried that it is a little
bit crowded living in Beijing.
Li Mei: Well, crowded 48 it is, the transportation is convenient. I think you can live 49 high-quality life and it’s a good choice for you to take Beijing as your starting point.
Lily: What you said is completely right. I have made up my 50 to stay in Beijing. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
第三部分写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请修改下面的短文。

短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I had been asleep for half an hour while I woke up with a smell of smoke in my nose. Still half asleep, I walked into the hall and there I found one of the curtain was on the fire. I should have closed all the windows without delay, and instead I tried to beat out the flames with a newspaper. When this fails, I hurried in the kitchen to get water. Meanwhile, I shouted to my husband, asked him to call for help. We had to work at top speed, carrying water from the kitchen to keep the flames spreading. We were able to put out the fire until the arrival of the firemen. Luckily, we were very efficient and put out the flames.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你的美国笔友John来信想了解你们学校和你在学校的学习生活情况，请给他写一封回信。

包括以下要点：
1. 对学校做简要介绍(拥有50年历史；教学质量高等)；
2. 学校的环境设施(拥有现代化的教学楼、办公楼；学校环境优美等)；
3. 教师们爱岗敬业、和蔼可亲。

注意：词数100左右。

参考答案：
1-15 DDCCB ABADC BDBAA
16-20 ECAGF
21-40 BCDAA BABCA DDCDA DCBCB
41. have learned 42. from 43. more44. Staying 45. which 46. favorable47. me 48. as/ though 49. a 50. mind
短文改错
I had been asleep for half an hour while I woke up with a smell of smoke in my nose. Still half asleep,
when
I walked into the hall and there I found one of the curtain was on fire. I should have closed
curtains
all the windows without delay, and instead I tried to beat out the
but
flames with a newspaper. When this fails, I hurried in the kitchen to get water. Meanwhile, failed into
I shouted to my husband, asked him to call for help. We had to work at top speed,
asking
carrying water from the kitchen to keep the flames ∧ spreading. We were able to put out the fire until
from unable
the arrival of the firemen. Luckily, we were very efficient and put out the flames.
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One possible version：
Dear John,
I would like to tell you something about my school and my school life. Built 50 years ago, my school is very famous for its high-quality teaching. Every year, hundreds of students from the school are admitted into the famous universities.
Located in the north of our city, it is convenient to go by bus or underground. It covers an area of 60,000 square metres. Entering the school, you will see the modern administrative buildings, teaching buildings and a library. Besides, in the east of the school, there is a modern gymnasium.
The teachers here are kind, warm-hearted and devoted. They not only help us overcome the difficulty in study, but also guide us to defeat the challenge in our life.
Can you tell me something about your school? I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely, Li Hua。