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Unit 6 综合水平测试
听力部分(20 分)
一、听句子，选择正确的图片。(每小题 1 分，共计 5 分)
1．I think the most useful invention is the car.
2．When was the train invented?
3．The potato chips were invented by mistake.
4．The watch was made in Switzerland.
5．I think bike is one of the most convenient inventions.
,A) ,B) ,C) ,D) ,E)
1． C 2. A 3. E 4. B 5. D
二、听对话和问题，选择正确的答案。(每小题 1 分，共计 5 分)
6．W: What do you think is the most useful invention, Mark?
M：The telephone, I think.
Q: What is the most useful invention does Mark think?
7．M: Cars were invented in 1885. Do you have a car, Linda?
W：No, we don't have a car. Because it is expensive. We can't afford it.
Q：Why doesn't Linda have a car?
8．W：Was table tennis invented by the Chinese?
M：No. It was played in China until the start of the 20th century.
Q：When was the table tennis played in China?
9．W：Do you know how paper was made in ancient China?
M ： I have no idea. But I know old people once used tree leaves to make
paper.
Q：What did old people use to make paper?
10．M: Do you know when paper was invented?
W：It was invented 2，000 years ago.
Q：When was paper invented?
B6.A.Light. B．Telephone. C．Car.
C7.A.Because it's broken. B．Because it's old.
C．Because it's expensive.
C8.A.The start of the 2nd century
B．The start of the 12th century.
C．The start of the 20th century.
A9.A.Leaves. B．Wood. C．Grass.
B10.A.200 years ago. B．2，000 years ago. C．20，000 years ago.
三、听较长对话，选择正确的答案。(每小题 1 分，共计 5 分)
听下面一段对话，回答第 11～12 小题。
M：Look at the clouds. It's going to rain.
W：Yes, we should take our umbrellas.
M：By the way，do you know when the umbrella was invented?2
W：About 3，000 years ago. It is said that Lu Ban invented it at that time.
M：Oh，I see. It's already 7：30 now. The film will start in twenty minutes.
W：Let's hurry up.
B11.Who invented the umbrella?
A．Bill. B．Lu Ban. C．Cai Lun.
B12.When was the umbrella invented?
A．About 300 years ago. B．About 3，000 years ago.
C．About 1，000 years ago.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13～15 小题。
W：Hi, Danny! What's that over there?
M：You may have a guess.
W: It looks strange, neither like a bike nor a plane. Who was that machine
invented by?
M: It was invented by my father. You may call it a “pbike”．
W：When was it invented?
M：Yesterday morning.
W：What is it used for?
M：It's used for riding or flying.
W：But how does it work?
M: You can ride it like a bike. As you ride faster and faster, it can fly like
a plane.
W: That sounds interesting! I think your father is so great. Would you like to
let me have a try?
M：Yeah, of course.
C13.Who was that machine invented by?
A．Danny. B．Jim. C．Danny's father.
A14.What is the machine used for?
A．Riding or flying. B．Sweeping the floor.
C．Cooking.
A15.Which is TRUE according to the conversation?
A．The machine was invented yesterday morning.
B．The machine is a bike.
C．The machine is a plane.
四、听短文，完成下列表格。(每空词数不限)(每小题 1 分，共计 5 分)
In modern life we have many machines.All these machines are very useful.They
can make things better and faster than people.A washing machine can help us wash
clothes.We have more time to do what we want to do during this time.A printing machine
prints a lot of books，newspapers and other things quickly.New transport such as
trains，planes and ships help us travel faster than before.The computer is a wonderful
machine.It can store information and work out math problems millions of times faster
than a person can.It is one of the most important inventions.
Machines Uses
All machines Make things 16.better and faster than people.
A washing machine Help us 17.wash clothes.3
A printing machine Print a lot of books，18.newspapers and other things quickly.
New transport Help us travel faster than 19.before.
The computer Store information and 20.work out math problems.
笔试部分(100 分)
五、单项选择。(每小题 1 分，共计 15 分)
D21.—When was ________ umbrella invented?
—It was said that it was invented in ________ 11th century B．C.in China.
A．a; an B．an; an C．an; the D．the; the
B22.(咸宁中考)—What have you learnt after three years' study in China，Maria?
—I was taught ________ knowledge ________ good manners.
A．either; or B．not only; but also
C．neither; nor D．not; but
A23.The two shirts are similar in ________，but different in price.
A．style B．sign C．height D．interest
A24.(黔西南中考)—Why didn't you come to the meeting yesterday?
—Sorry，I did not know that I ________ to come.
A．was asked B．have asked C．am asking D．asked
C25.The driver was so badly hurt that he ________ died.
A．hardly B．usually C．nearly D．mostly
D26.Last night we didn't have supper ________ my father came back home.
A．if B．though C．because D．until
C27.—Peter, I'm sorry that I took your English book ________yesterday.
—It doesn't matter.
A．by the way B．as usual C．by mistake D．at times
A28.________ is waiting for at the gate.He wants to say thanks to you.
A．Somebody B．Anybody C．Everybody D．Nobody
B29.—What happened?
—A boy carelessly ________ the river while he was trying to catch the fish.
A．knocked into B．fell into
C．broke into D．turned into
C30.Why didn't you stop those children ________ in the lake？It was too dangerous.
A．swim B．to swim
C．from swimming D．swum
B31.To save time，you'd better ________ the people ________ two groups to do
the work.(原创题)
A．fit; into B．divide; into
C．fill; with D．provide; with
C32.—________ is said that we'll have a school trip next month.
—Sounds great！(易错题)
A．One B．This C．It D．That
A33.The number of students in their class ________ fifty，and three quarters
of them ________ girls.(易错题)4
A．is; are B．is; is C．are; is D．are; are
B34.The Olympics of 2016 ________ in Brazil.(原创题)
A．took after B．took place C．took off D．took up
D35.—I have to go out for a moment.Could you please look after my daughter?
—________.
A．Good idea B．I think so
C．That's for sure D．My pleasure
六、完形填空。(每小题 1 分，共计 10 分)
Do you know anything about the invention of the bar code (条形码)?
A small food store owner found it was __36__ to keep records of the product
information.In 1948，he asked the Drexel Institute of Technology to solve this
__37__．Bernard Silver，a graduate student，was interested.He and his friend Norman
Joseph Woodland __38__ to work on it.Soon，they invented their first working system
(系统)．
The system did work __39__，but it was very expensive and sometimes the system
didn't work well.If the invention was to become __40__ in stores，the problems had
to be solved.Finally，Woodland solved __41__．
The patent (专利权) for the bar code system was __42__ for by Silver and Woodland
in 1949，but the patent was not given until 1952.__43__ this patent was given，the
system was still not popular among store owners.
In 1970，a business named Logicon Inc __44__ the Universal Grocery Products
Identification Code (食品工业统一码)．Marsh Supermarket in Troy was the first store
to __45__ this bar code reading system.It has become very popular ever since，and
now it's used in all types of stores all over the world.
B36.A.easy B．difficult C．interesting D．boring
B37.A.plan B．problem C．project D．doubt
A38.A.started B．continued C．refused D．failed
A39.A.at first B．for example C．on time D．in person
D40.A.lively B．cheap C．direct D．popular
D41.A.it B．him C．her D．them
A42.A.asked B．offered C．made D．divided
B43.A.Unless B．Although C．If D．Since
C44.A.found B．mentioned C．invented D．remained
C45.A.give up B．put up C．set up D．clean up
七、阅读理解。(每小题 2 分，共计 30 分)
A(吉林中考)
We all know that many inventions have changed our life a lot. They play important
roles in our daily life. Here are some interesting inventions.
Morpher
People refuse to wear helmets because
they're thick and heavy. Morpher is a bike
helmet made of plastic. It is just as
strong as traditional helmets, but it can
HyperAdapt
Have you ever seen the movie Back to the
Future? Maybe everyone wants the pair of
shoes in the movie that can tighten or
loosen by themselves. Now, thanks to the 5
be folded almost completely flat, making
it easier to carry. Morpher may be
available for sale in stores in the near
future.
Shoe Factory, the dream is realized. When
you push a button on the shoe, HyperAdapt
can tighten or loosen around the feet.
Flyte
Flyte is a light bulb that can float (漂
浮) and turn. Flyte has been popular with
most people since it came out in January.
The company also introduced a lot of
similar products, including a planter,
Lyfe, which came out in June.
Little Printer
It looks lovely and is called Little
Printer. This machine can print news
headlines (摘要), riddles and other
things on a roll (卷)of paper. If you want
to make your own little newspaper, don't
forget to use it.
B46.Morpher is made of ________.
A．steel B．plastic C．gold D．wood
D47. What's the main use of the Little Printer?
A．To protect our heads more safely.
B．To tighten or loosen by themselves around the feet.
C．To float and turn in the water.
D．To print news headlines, riddles and other things.
A48.The underlined word “button” means ________ in Chinese.
A．按钮 B．门铃 C．电梯 D．键盘
C49.What kind of invention can float in the passage?
A．Morpher. B．Little Printer.
C．Flyte. D．HyperAdapt.
C50.Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
A．Maybe everyone wants the pair of shoes in the movie Back to the Future.
B．You can make your own little newspaper with the Little Printer.
C．Flyte has been popular with most people since it came out in February.
D．Morpher can be folded almost completely flat, making it easier to carry.
B
One of the greatest inventions in the history is the invention of the World Wide
Web by Tim BernersLee.
BernersLee was born on June 8th，1955 in London.Both his parents were good at
math and were members of a team.The team invented one of the earliest computers，
the Manchester Mark Ⅰ.With the help of his parents，he did very well in math.
At Oxford University，he invented a computer with an old television.After
graduating (毕业) in physics in 1976，he went to work for a company called Plessey
Controls Limited in Poole.This company produced traffic lights.Then，in 1978，he
created some software and a computer operating system when he was working for another
company in Poole.That company was called D．G.Nash Limited.He came up with the idea
of “ hypertext” ( 超 文 本 ) in order to help scientists share research
information.In 1989 ， Berners Lee learned how to join hypertext with the
Internet.
In 1990，he built the first web browser and editor (浏览编辑器) called the World
Wide Web.From then on，BernersLee allowed others to use his idea freely.6
In 1999，he was called one of the 100 most influential (有影响力的) people of
the twentieth century by Time Magazine. He received many prizes including $1.2
million on April 15，2004.
Today he lives in Lexington，Massachusetts with his wife and two children.
C51.How old is BernersLee now?
A．51. B．53. C．63. D．57.
B52.Which of the following is NOT true about BernersLee?
A．His parents were good at math.
B．He helped to build the Manchester Mark Ⅰ.
C．He now lives in Lexington，Massachusetts.
D．He was given $1.2 million in 2004.
C53.Which of the following is the correct order for BernersLee's experience?
①Creating a computer operating system.
②Working at Plessey Controls Limited in Poole.
③Learning how to join hypertext with the Internet.
④Building a computer with an old television.
⑤Building the first web browser and editor，called the World Wide Web.
A．②③①④⑤ B．③②①④⑤
C．④②①③⑤ D．④②③①⑤
A54.When did BernersLee build the World Wide Web?
A．In 1990. B．In 1976. C．In 1978. D．In 1999.
D55.Which is the BEST title for this passage?
A．BernersLee's Job.
B．Prizes Given to BernersLee.
C．BernersLee and His Great Parents.
D．BernersLee and the World Wide Web.
C
What is the most important invention of all time？Is it the written word that
helps us to record information？Is it the telephone that lets us talk to people from
all over the world？Is it the car that lets us travel at great speed to meet
others？Umberto Eco，an Italian writer，thinks it is something quite different.He
says the most important invention might be right in front of your eyes.He is talking
about a simple pair of glasses.
Modern eye glasses were invented around 1，000 years ago.They were more than
just a convenient way to read.Before glasses were invented，writers，scientists or
teachers who could not see properly had to memorize everything.After about ten years
of poor eyesight，they could not remember well enough and could not work.Glasses
meant that people could work in their old age.People who wanted to remember some
information could write it down and read it.Eye glasses are one of the world's
greatest inventions and were probably worn by the people who designed the first
telephone and car.
A56.What happened after glasses were invented?
A．People could write down some information and read it.
B．The young people can't use them.7
C．People could not remember well enough.
D．People could not write down anything.
B57.Before glasses were invented，writers，scientists and teachers who could
not see clearly had to ________.
A．be taught by others B．memorize everything
C．write down everything D．read everything
A58.Umberto Eco thinks ________is the greatest invention of all time in this
passage.
A．a simple pair of glasses B．the telephone
C．the car D．the paper
D59.The invention of the written word is important because ________.
A．we need it to listen B．we need it to see things
C．we just need it to read D．we need it to record information
A60.From this passasge，we can know ________.
A．people who designed the first telephone and car probably wore eye glasses
B．the author of this article is Chinese
C．modern eye glasses were invented 100 years ago
D．the author of this article is American
八、词汇运用。(每小题 1 分，共计 10 分)
A)根据句意及汉语提示完成单词。
61．A fridge (冰箱) is used to keep food fresh.
62．Jeff got a lot of information about pandas from this website (网站)．
63．We were having a good time in the playground when the bell (铃声) rang.
64．The girl in the shop is always kind to every customer (顾客)．
65．I have locked (锁) my keys in my room.Could you help me open the door?
B)根据句意，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。
accident，rule，translate，Canada，music
66．The English poem was translated into Chinese by my teacher last class.
67．One of my friends is a Canadian.
68．His accidental death made all relatives sad.
69．Kangxi Emperor was a wise ruler in the Qing Dynasty.
70．The mother discovered that her daughter had a musical talent.
九、根据汉语意思完成句子。(每小题 2 分，共计 10 分)(原创题)
71．乔梦想有一天能登上月球。
Joe dreams of/about landing on the moon one day.
72．人们相信他们将赢得这场比赛。
It's believed that they will win the game.
73．毫无疑问，他们彼此认识很久了。
They without doubt have known each other for a long time.
74．他们都很钦佩他们的老师。
They all look up to their teachers.
75．突然他听到上方传来一阵惊叫声。
All of a sudden he heard a cry above him.
十、情景交际：从方框中选择恰当的选项补全对话。(有两项多余)(每小题 2 分，共计 108
分)
A：Hi，Simon！76. C
B：The mobile phone.
A：77. G
B：Because I can do lots of things with it.Is it also your favorite invention?
A：No，it isn't.78. A
B：Why?
A：79. F
B：I see.There are many inventions in the world.80. D
A：I agree with you.I want to invent something useful one day.
B：That sounds great.I hope you can achieve your dream.
A．I like the MP5 player best.
B．When was the mobile phone invented?
C．What's your favorite invention?
D．And they have changed our life a lot.
E．Do you listen to music on the radio?
F．Because I can listen to music everywhere with it.
G．Why do you like it best?
十一、书面表达。(共计 15 分)
根据下表内容，写一篇 80～100 词的反映历史上重大发明的短文。文章开头已给出，不
计入总词数。
Invention Time Who Uses
digital camera 1975 Steven J．Sasson take photos
telephone 1876 Alexander Bell communicate
radio 1895 Guglielmo Marconi listen to news and music
There are many inventions that have caused great changes in the world.Here's
a short introduction.For example，digital camera was invented by Steven J．Sasson
in 1975，and it's used for taking photos.Telephone was invented by Alexander Bell
in 1876.It's used for communicating easily.As for the radio，it was invented by
Guglielmo Marconi in 1895.It's used for listening to news and music.These inventions
are so important and great.They either help us in our life or bring us pleasure.So
we should work hard and try to invent more useful
things.________________________________________________________________________
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