2016-2017学年高中英语Unit4Sharing单元质量评估新人教版选修

单元质量评估(四)

时间：100分钟分数：120分

第Ⅰ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。

A

Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a programme which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable_young_people (ages 7—17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.

Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement (代替者) parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self－respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well－known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008.Emily is a 10－year－old girl who has exp erienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school.“I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”

Emily's mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be helpful to Emily by “providing different f eedback (反馈) about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to val ue her self－worth.”

Sarah wanted to take part in a volunteer programme.“I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all wo rk and no play. ”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helpful and enjoyable to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comforta ble in being the wonderful, happy and unusually good girl she is!

【语篇解读】本文主要讲述大哥哥大姐姐机构为年轻人带来的改变。

1．What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A．To offer students public services.

B．To help students improve their grades.

C．To organize sport activities for young people.

D．To provide partnership and fun for young people.

解析：细节理解题。根据题目中“Big Brothers Big Sisters”及“aim”，定位至文章第一段。找到“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching...”可得答案D。

答案：D

2．A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least ________．A．24 hours B．36 hours

C．48 hours D．72 hours

解析：细节理解题。注意题干中所提的at least，定位时需要注意题干中“volunteer”到文中“A Big Sister and Little Sister”的转换，定位之后，理解“between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve m onths.”至少为12个月，每月至少3次，每次至少1小时。得出答案B。

答案：B

3．Why did Sarah want to join in the programme?

A．She used to be a volunteer.

B．She needed a part－time job.

C．She felt a bit bored with her life.

D．She wanted to get a difficult but interesting job.

解析：细节理解题。根据题干中“Sarah”回文，倒数第二段最后一句“I thought it would be fun for me to take part in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”直接推出答案C。

答案：C

4．According to the passage, the underlined phrase “vulnerable young people”in the first paragraph are probably those who are ________．

A．popular at school

B．rather in good health

C．easily hurt in feeling

D．sure about their own ability to do things

解析：词义猜测题。通过参加此类活动的埃米莉及莎拉可知，他们都是在生活中存在某些问题的年轻人，故可排除A，D。而B项中提到的身体上的问题，在文中并未体现。故正确答案为C。

答案：C

B

“Hurry, mummy! Let's go trick－or－treat！” My daughter waited by the door in her pink princess costume while I prayed in the living room. Usually I liked taking her out on Halloween, but this year I was sad. I was worried about my mother, who was in China on vacation. I got a call that afternoon that she had slipped and fallen on the hard floor of her hotel and broken her leg. She was taken to a hospital in Beijing. Mum was nervous because she couldn't understand any of the doctors. If only I could do something to help her!

I knew I couldn't let my worries ruin my daughter's fun. There was nothing I could do for Mum except pray, I thought. We left the house and headed down the block.I was so upset that I barely took notice of the kids around me. There came the man to whose son I'd once given piano lessons. “Hello there，” I said, greeting him and the boy at his side.

“Hello，” the father answered. “Having fun？”“I'm trying.”I said.“Why, what's wrong？” he asked. I told him the whole story. “My mother, in China, broke her leg and didn't understand any of the doctors. And I'm too far away to do anything！” I said.

He raised his eyebrows. “Beijing, you said？” he asked. I nodded. He smiled. “Believe it or not, my sister is a doctor at an English－speaking hospital there.If you want, I'll make a call right away and we'll try and get your mum transferred (转移). ”

A few days later I sat in the living room with my daughter as she finished the last of the candy. “Mummy, how far away is China？” she asked. “Not as far as I thought，” I said.

【语篇解读】作者的妈妈远在中国，摔断了腿。作者离得太远无法帮到母亲，所以很着急。作者曾教过钢琴的男孩的父亲知道后帮助了她。

5．What did the author's daughter want to do?

A．Go to the theatre to see a play.

B．Enjoy herself outside.

C．Play a trick on the author.

D．Pray with the author.

解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的“‘Hurry，mommy！Let's go trick－or－treat！’My daughter waited by the door in her pink princess costume while I prayed in the living room.”可以推断出作者的女儿打算在万圣节出去玩，故B项正确。

答案：B

6．What was the author's mother worried about most?

A．She was hurt on the leg badly while travelling.

B．She was too old and weak to pray for her daughter.

C．She couldn't make herself understood by the doctor.

D．She couldn't get used to the life in Beijing.

解析：细节理解题。由文章第一段信息“Mom was nervous because she couldn't understand any of the doctors.If only I could do something to help her！”可知答案为C。

答案：C

7．Why did the author hardly take notice of the kids around?

A．She was calling her mother.

B．She felt very sad at that time.

C．She was about to give a lesson.

D．She couldn't find her daughter.

解析：细节理解题。由文章第二段信息“I was so upset that I barely took notice of the kids around me.”可知答案为B。

答案：B

8．We can infer from the text that ________．

A．the author's daughter wanted to travel in China very much

B．the author would come to China to see her mother

C．the author was a famous music teacher in the town

D．the man's sister would help the author's mother

解析：推理判断题。由第四段中的“...my sister is a doctor at an English－speaking hospital there.If you want，I'll make a call right away and we'll try and get your mom transferred.

”可以推断出那人的姐姐会帮助作者的妈妈。

答案：D

C

Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don't realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Organize a blank drive

It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own，or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!

Practise random acts of kindness

I'll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous (匿名的) guest. It's this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbour's snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you'll never know how far your impact will reach.

Say thank you

Just a simple thank－you can make_somebody's_day，especially if they feel like their work is never noticed.Cultivate (培养) a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.

Use your talents to help the community

The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate (协调) events and write，and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit，put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.

Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.

【语篇解读】本文主要讲的是如何通过自己的努力去帮助别人，给他人带来幸福。

9. If you join a blank drive, you can ________．

A．keep yourself from the cold

B．bring a blanket to go on a trip

C．buy a home for homeless people

D．collect donations for the homeless people

解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话：“Organize a blank driv e for your local homeless, and ask around for donations！”可知答案。

答案：D

10. The underlined phrase “make somebody's day” probably means “________”．

A．make someone feel grateful all day

B．do something unnoticed by people

C．make someone feel good all day

D．help someone to solve problems

解析：词义猜测题。根据第四段第二句话“Cultivate a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.”可知答案。

答案：C

11．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A．Help others in need

B．Make the best of talent

C．Enjoy your holiday season

D．Make a difference in your holiday season

解析：标题归纳题。文章在第一段点出主题：“Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don't realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.”故选D。

答案：D

D

A night of fun

Wednesday night 7：30 pm at the Chuckle Bar!

Starring Rodney Mann, Pedro Mendez and Larry Dunne!

Next Wednesday night at the Chuckle Bar we have an all star line up of comedians. Three of the world's best known comedians are coming together for one night only.

B ook your tickets by calling 190－0555－6565 or be at the door early to buy them before the show begins.

Rodney Mann

Mann is famous for his jokes about average people and their life. Many of his jokes are social commentaries on everyday things. He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up.

Mann's most famous opening line, “You know, I was walking down the street the other day... ”is known all over the world. He is just back from his tour of Europe, and is appearing at the Chuckle Bar for one night only. Don't miss it!

Pedro Mendez

Pedro Mendez grew up on a small farm in Panama.He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten, and has been telling jokes and making people laugh ever since. Recently, the 30－year－old comedian began to film a new TV programme that he will both act in and produce.

Experience Mendez's unique Latin style humour for yourself. His routine, “I had a farm in Panama”， is a classic that sh ould not be missed.

Larry Dunne

Larry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades. He began his career by performing for soldiers in Hawaii in the 1950s，and since then, he has been the host of his own late night TV programme. The videos and DVDs of his performances are the best sellers of any stand－up acts out the re. As an old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines.

Dunne is best known for his jokes about life in the USA and how it has changed during his lifetime. This will be Dunne's last show before he retires, so don't miss it.

Call 190－0555－6565 to reserve your tickets or be at the door by 7：00 pm.

【语篇解读】本文是一则关于星期三将要举行的一场喜剧演出的广告，其详细描述了参加这次演出的三名喜剧演员的生平和作品特色。

12．Rodney Mann grew up in ________．

A．the USA B．Panama

C．Hawaii D．New York

解析：细节理解题。根据“He loves to set his jokes in New York, the city where he grew up.”可知他是在纽约长大的。故D正确。

答案：D

13．Pedro Mendez has lived in ________ for ________ years.

A．the USA，thirty－four B．the USA，ten

C．Panama，thirty－four D．the USA，twenty

解析：计算题。根据“He moved to the USA with his parents when he was ten，”和“Recently，the 30－year－old comedian began to film a new TV programme that he will both act in and produce.”可知他10岁来到美国，30岁时开始拍电影。说明他在美国生活了20年。故D正确。

答案：D

14．The oldest comedian is probably ________， and has been performing ________．A．Rodney Mann，for over fifty years

B．Larry Dunne，since the 1970s

C．Larry Dunne，for over fifty years

D．Pedro Mendez，for over fifty years

解析：细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段“Larry Dunne has been making people laugh all over the world for more than five decades.”和“As an old style comedian, Dunne uses lots of singing and dancing as part of his routines.”可知拉里是一个老派的喜剧演员，表演了50多年。故C正确。

答案：C

15．The comedy show will have ________ comedians on ________ night.

A．three，one B．three，two

C．one，three D．one，two

解析：细节理解题。根据“Three of the world's best known comedians are coming together for one night only.”可知这三位喜剧演员在同一天晚上演出。故A正确。

答案：A

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。

“After you finish your homework. ” You have probably heard your mum or dad say these words. __16__ There's a good reason why adults make a big deal out of homework. Homework helps you learn. And getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life that you want. So homework is important, but how can you get it done?

First, you need a proper place to study. It should not be a mess. Writing on top of potato chip crumbs

(渣) while talking on the phone is not going to help you finish your history lesson. __17__ You'll concentrate better, which usually means you'll finish your work more quickly and it's more likely to be correct.

Set aside enough time to finish your work without rushing. __18__ Really learning something takes time.

__19__ If you're one of them, good for you! Why not use your talent to help a friend who's having a difficult time? You might offer to study together. Going over lessons together can actually help both of you.

Sometimes even after trying all these tips，a kid still is having trouble with homework.It can be tough if this happens to you.__20__ You might have to study for 2 hours instead of 1，or you might have to practise multiplication tables (乘法表) 10 times instead of 5 to really remember them.It's important to put in as much time as you need to understand the lessons.And when it is done，make sure you find time to do something fun!

A．But remember that everyone learns at a different pace.

B．You can't just pack your science tasks into the advertising breaks during your favourite TV show.

C．Despite all the useful suggestions, a child may still have difficulty in his homework.

D．It might seem that all the good things have to wait until you've finished your homework.

E. Some students hardly ever need homework help.

F. Turn off the TV and other distraction s.

G. Argue with someone about something.

答案：16.D 17.F 18.B 19.E 20.A

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)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

It was pouring outside. We all stood there __21__，some patiently; others annoyed __22__ nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens __23__ away the dirt and dust of the world.

“Mum, let's run through the rain，”a girl's voice __24__ me.

“No, honey. We'll wait until it __25__ down a bit，”mum replied.

The young girl waited about another minute and __26__，“Mum, let's run through the rain.”

“We'll get wet if we do，” mum said.

“No. we won't, Mum. That's not what you said this morning，” the young girl said as she __27__ her mum's arm.

“This morning? __28__ did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet？”

“Don't you remember? When you were talking to daddy about his cancer, you said，‘If God can get us through this, he can get us through __29__．’”

The entire crowd turned __30__. Mum paused and thought for a moment about __31__ she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being __32__．But then，we heard，“Honey，you are __33__．Let's run through the rain.If we get wet，maybe we just need washing，”mum said.Then __34__they ran.

We all stood __35__， smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were __36__ by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the __37__ to their cars. Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, and they can even take away your __38__. But no one can take away your precious __39__．So, don't forget to make time and take the __40__ to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.

【语篇解读】本文借一对母女在雨中奔跑的事例，说明我们要抓住创造美好记忆的机会。

21．A.talking B．waiting

C．complaining D．expecting

解析：外面下雨了，人们都在躲雨，等候雨停。下文母亲的话“We'll wait until...”也给出了提示。从后半句看，一些人耐心，一些人有些恼怒，所以不能说大家都在抱怨。

答案：B

22．A.as if B．even if

C．because D．that

解析：别的人恼怒，当然是因为大自然的突然降雨打乱了他们正常的工作生活节奏。

答案：C

23．A.taking B．putting