高中英语选修九练习题 第四-五单元

英语选修九第四---第五单元综合测试 第一部分： 听力略 第二部分： 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节：单项填空（共 15 小题； 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 21. —Oh, must you leave? Having dinner with you was such ______ fun. —Thanks, anyway. I have to make ______ early start tomorrow morning. A. 不填; an B. a; an C. 不填; the D. the; an 22. —Can I help you, sir? —These shoes are too ______ and I need a bigger pair. A. loose B. delicate C. exotic D. tight 23. Experts at the conference agreed that such a product with environmentally friendly technology is ______. A. worth being promoted B. worthy promoting C. worthy of promoting D. worthy of being promoted 24.The Prime Minister criticized some celebrities for their ______ attitude towards drugs and accused them of thinking they were “above the law”. A. informal B. casual C. positive D. immoral 25. The stars are so hot that they ______ great light and heat — more than the hottest, brightest fire you can imagine. A. give away B. give in C. give up D. give off 26. China Mobile, which has cut its charges in recent years, is desperate to find new income sources ______ its traditional services. A. including B. other than C. beyond D. rather than 27. —I heard that Mr. Smith has become a triathlete. —Oh, really? He has become ______ he wanted to be. A. who B. which C. what D. that 28. Environmental experts point out that ______ some serious problems such as global warming, but it also could threaten human life. A. not only does increasing pollution cause B. not only causes increasing pollution C. not only increasing pollution causes D. not only increasing pollution does cause 29. When ______ comes to research into heart disease and its effects on the body, we do not have adequate substitutes for the use of animals. A． it B. this C. that D. which 30. —Will you please make yourself ______ to us, please? —I’m the honorary chairman of the committee. A. know B. to know C. knowing D. known 31. Long skirts have been ______ for a long time in the West, but they are coming back this year. A. out of order B. out of fashion C. out of control D. out of place 32. —I would like to speak to Mr. Martin. —There’s nobody here by that name. —Sorry, I ______ the wrong number. A. should have dialed B. must dial C. could have dialed D. must have dialed 33. Many manufacturers were accused of concentrating too heavily on cost reduction, often at the ______ of the quality of their products. A. expense B. exposure C. expansion D. expectation 34. —You can’t finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose? —______. A. Yes, I’m sure I can B. No, hardly C. Sorry, I can’t D. I don’t think I can 35. Born and ______ in Central China’s Hubei Province, Wang Luoyong learned Peking Opera at the age of 11 in Hubei Experimental Peking Opera School. A. raising B. risen C. raised D. being raised 第二节：完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 36-55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中， 选出最佳选项。 Everyday on the way to work I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular 36 my attention. It must have suffered some 37 . Part of its trunk grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to 38 its own course of life, the trunk took a 90 degree turn 39 to stand tall and stretch toward the sun. This tree became a 40 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be 41 . It was a reminder to me that 42 I may not have had the best start in life, I could change 43 in the parts of my life at any time. I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 44 of my kindred-spirit (志趣相同的) tree. But that week I was 45 . After that busy week, I still didn’t take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would 46 myself, “Tomorrow, I’ll stop tomorrow to take one.” Then one day, as I 47 by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my 48 found a sawed-off stump (树桩) where that symbolic tree had stood. Gone. I had 49 my plan until “tomorrow” and tomorrow proved to be too 50 . A picture of a tree is not of great 51 . But my lesson rang through clearly 52 I found out one of my colleagues had been 53 with stage-four cancer. He may no longer have many 54 . What have you been putting off? What would you do today if you knew you would 55 have the opportunity to do it again? Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow? 36. A. paid B. caught C. fixed D. escaped 37. A. damage B. influence C. experience D. defeat 38. A. follow B. design C. change D. imagine 39. A. applying B. attempting C. happening D. learning 40. A. shelter B. signal C. sign D. symbol 41. A. interested B. satisfied C. encouraged D. educated 42. A. even though B. as if C. in case D. if only 43. A. purpose B. plan C. habit D. direction 44. A. glance B. view C. picture D. knowledge 45. A. busy B. free C. worried D. bored 46. A. tell B. help C. call D. see 47. A. wandered B. drove C. rode D. ran 48. A. surprise B. pleasure C. regret D. happiness 49. A. taken off B. cut off C. put off D. called off 50. A. cold B. far C. sunny D. late 51. A. value B. achievement C. fun D. disappointment 52. A. when B. before C. because D. unless 53. A. linked B. combined C. provided D. diagnosed 54. A. lives B. tomorrows C. lessons D. opportunities 55. A. surely B. almost C. ever D. never 第三部分：阅读理解 （共 20 小题; 每小题 2 分,满分 40 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★ On Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we’d have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn’t have been more different — clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25°C. Six of us drove to the coast. It was the first time we’d been off the base on our own without our field assistant, so it had a slightly different feeling — more like a few friends going to the seaside than an Antarctic field trip! When we reached Windy Creek, we luckily caught sight of quite a few small flying seabirds, which are seldom seen there. Once on the sea ice we found that some of the more curious penguins had wandered over from the main group to come and check us out. We’d been told that then they were nursing their chicks (刚孵出的幼雏) and they would be more careful and nervous than last time, but that didn’t seem to be the case. We walked across to the main group which were stretched for a couple of miles along the coast. We sat down for some sandwiches and soon found ourselves surrounded by many curious observers. Without any attackers on land, they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势) for photos. Before heading back, we spent a few hours on the sea ice watching the penguins and their chicks, which had grown dramatically (明显地) since our last visit. It was such a nice day. 56. When did the trip most probably happen? A. On a dull Sunday. B. On a warm Sunday. C. On a summer Sunday. D. On a winter Sunday. 57. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that the six people _____. A. felt a little nervous B. felt a little excited C. were left all by themselves on their Antarctic base D. got bored with staying with their field assistant 58. What does the writer mean by saying “but that didn’t seem to be the case”? A. They were told a lie. B. A wrong decision was made. C. The truth was the opposite. D. They didn’t believe what they were told. 59. The six people did the following during the trip EXCEPT _____. A. feed the penguins B. take pictures of the penguins C. enjoy watching flying seabirds D. watch the young penguins B★★ HAVE FUN IN SPRING! Special four-week mini-session April — May Acting Classes for Ages 4+ and Teens! Classes meet once a week for four weeks. All classes are led by highly experienced Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) artists. Since this is a mini-session, classes will not present a show. Pre-K (Pre-Kindergarten) students will explore stories and characters from the world of books and literature. For students in Act It Up (K-1st && 2nd-3rd) and Acting (4th-6th), the classes will explore characters, expression and creativity through creative dramatics (表演) activities. Full $80 payment per student is required for enrollment ( 入 学 ). Classes will be filled first-come-first-served. For questions or to enroll, contact Nancy Schaeffer at 214-978-0110 or nancy@dct.org. Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 April 22-May 13, 2008 Play Days — Pre-K ●Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books ●Act out the stories you know so well and maybe a few new ones too! ●Take turns being on the stage with your class as you become many fun and creative characters Act It Up! Grades K-1 & Grades 2-3 Explore the most important aspects of acting: ●Characters: Who are You? ● Imagination: See where it takes you — be creative! Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 April 23-May 14, 2008 Acting — Grades 4-6 Explore the most important aspects of acting: ● Characterization: Movement and Voice ● Imagination: Listening, Learning and Taking a chance Auditions and Monologues (试演和独角戏) — Grade 7+ ● Work on a monologue that you can use for any audition ●Learn the tricks for how to do your best at your next audition — at school, church or local theater ●Get feedback (反馈) from a professional and make improvements to your auditioning skills 60. The ad is about ______. A. training classes for students B. the directions for a product C. acting classes for college students D. an introduction to a film 61. To attend the special four-week mini-session, you’ll have to ______. A. register at DCT B. prove that you can act C. be old enough for each class D. pay $80 once a week 62. Which class may offer you a chance to enjoy playing the characters you like? A. Auditions and Monologues. B. Play Days. C. Act It Up! D. Acting. 63. Those who attend Auditions and Monologues ______. A. mainly explore the imagination B. have to start their lessons on April 22 C. will often practise using movement and voice D. are mainly taught some skills for their future use C★★ Do you want to see the effects of global warming? Then head north. Will Steger is going to take all of us there. Steger, 64, the first person to make a dogsled trip to the North Pole, is a very famous and admired polar explorer. He’s at home in frozen parts of the world where few humans ever step on. Steger is also a devoted environmentalist who was early to ring the alarm bell on global warming. He saw its effects firsthand in frequent polar expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. Now Steger is about to lead a team of six young adventurers on a 1,400-mile, 60-day-long dogsled trip across Ellesmere Island, in the Canadian Arctic. The sea ice in that region should still be frozen. “We want to take our audience to the front lines of global warming,” says Steger. The team will be uploading videos, stories and photos to the website globalwarming101.com as they march along, allowing armchair adventurers and kids in classrooms to follow their progress day to day. “We can actually bring the audience up there,” Steger says. Steger’s team will include some already-famous young explorers. Sam Branson, the 22-year-old son of British airline tycoon (大亨) Richard Branson, is an experienced Arctic traveler. Also on the journey will be 27-year-old Norwegian Sigrid Ekran. Last year, Ekran became only the second woman in history to win Rookie (新秀) of the Year for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. What they will see may be very surprising. Even Steger doesn’t know exactly what to expect. Climate change has already reshaped the geography of the Arctic. “Within a decade or less, it’s going to be impossible to reach the North Pole by dog team without flotation (漂浮),” says Steger. Climate change is happening, but people can change too. Their willingness to change will determine the shape of the Earth’s future. 64. Why is Steger about to organize the adventure to the Arctic? A. To collect evidence for his scientific research. B. To develop the young people’s adventurous spirit. C. To let more people enjoy its natural beauty. D. To let people realize the bad effects of global warming. 65. How can people learn about the progress of Steger’s journey? A. Through radio programs. B. By watching TV. C. On the Internet. D. By reading his journals. 66. According to Steger, people can save the earth by _____. A. changing their harmful way of life B. learning more about the environment C. willingly giving up their comfortable life D. getting used to the present changes of the earth 67. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The Arctic is in danger B. Sledding through the Arctic C. Discoveries of the Arctic D. Consequences of global warming D★★ New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid (巨大的鱿鱼). In the cold, dark waters of the Antarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles (触须) and eyes as big as dinner plates. Sound like something out of a science fiction movie? Think again. On February 21, New Zealand fishermen landed a colossal squid the length of a school bus. They had been fishing with long lines for Chilean sea bass (黑鲈) in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the rare squid. With two hours of hard work, the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship. Scientists estimate (估计) that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet long. That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record. First identified in 1925 after two tentacles were found in a whale’s stomach, the colossal squid has long been a mystery. The animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 feet. What scientists do know from studying the bodies of a half dozen colossal squids is that they are fierce hunters. The recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific study. It will be transported to New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, in the capital city of Wellington. Experts believe it to be the first adult male ever caught undamaged. Scientists hope to learn more about the colossal squid’s diet, behavior and reproductive (繁殖) patterns. “Scientists will be very interested in this amazing creature,” said New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton. “It adds immeasurably to our understanding of the marine environment.” 68. Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid? A. Because it moves too fast. B. Because it is too large. C. Because it is very dangerous. D. Because it can go down to deep ocean. 69. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The squid is from a science fiction story. B. The fishermen often meet colossal squids. C. Scientists know much about the colossal squid. D. The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid. 70. What’s the purpose of catching such a huge squid? A. To make it into food. B. To set a world record. C. To do research on it. D. To display it for visitors. 71. What would be the best title for the passage? A. The biggest squid ever found B. Scientific research on squid C. The lifestyle of the colossal squid D. How the fishermen caught the squid E★★ Have you ever heard the saying “All roads lead to Rome”? At one time, this was pretty much true. During the Roman Empire, lots of roads were built in order to move armies, send messages by courier (信使), and make trade easier. This construction work went on for five centuries! If all the roads built during the Roman Empire were put together end to end, they would circle the equator twice. The network of Roman roads was begun in 312 BC. It was demanded that the roads be built strong so that they would not fall down. Roman soldiers, supervised (监督) by engineers, laid down the roads in a special pattern of layers. The first layer was made of sand. Next, the builders added rocks and rubble. On top of these materials came gravel. On this solid foundation, the road builders placed paving stones. Also, Roman roads were cambered. This means that they were built higher in the middle than on the edges, allowing rainwater to run off, which prevented flooding. We use the same technique in building roads today. The Romans also laid out roads over hills when necessary, setting them down in a zigzag pattern to make the road rise gradually. All Roman roads had milestones (里程碑), placed every thousands paces (a Roman mile). The milestones told when the road was built, who was emperor at the time, the road’s destination, how far the traveler was from the destination, and how many miles had been traveled since the beginning of the road. This information was a great help to travelers. Because of their excellence in construction, it really is no surprise that many parts of Roman road still exist today. These roadways are one of the most impressive accomplishments of the Roman Empire. 72. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean? A. The Roman Empire was very powerful. B. Lots of roads were built during the Roman Empire. C. The roads built during the Roman Empire were very long. D. The roads built during the Roman Empire were very convenient. 73. Which of the following correctly shows the structure of the Roman roads? A. Paving stones Gravel Rocks & rubbleSand Ｂ. Gravel Rocks & rubble Sand Ｃ. Sand Rocks & rubble Gravel Paving stones Ｄ. Sand Rocks & rubble Gravel 74. What information can you find on the milestones? A. The builders of the road. B. The materials used in building roads. C. The distance from one city. D. The time spent in building roads. 75. The passage mainly ______. A. explains the saying “All roads lead to Rome” B. praises ancient Romans for their great achievements C. shows how great the Roman Empire was D. introduces the construction of the Roman roads 第四部分： 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） A married couple were in a car while the wife turned to 76. _____________ her husband and asked, “Would you like to stop for coffee?” “No, 77. __________ thanks.” he answered truthfully. But they didn’t stop. The result? 78. __________ The wife, who has indeed wanted to stop, became angry, because 79. _________ she felt her preference had not considered. The husband, seeing that 80. _______ his wife was angry, became frustrated. Why didn’t she just say that 81. _________ she wanted? Unfortunately, he failed in to see that his wife was 82. _________ asking the question, in order not to get an immediately decision, 83. _________ but rather to begin discussion. And the woman didn’t realize that 84. _________ when her husband said no, he was just express his preference, not 85. ________ giving an order. 第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分） 请根据以下提示写一篇 100 词左右的人物传记。 1. 秦大河，地理学家，1947 年出生于甘肃省兰州市，1970 年毕业于兰州大学，1992 年获博士学位； 2. 小时候喜欢读科幻小说，对自然界有很强的好奇心； 3. 1989 年夏季，秦大河同其他五名队员一起步行 5986 公里，成为徒步穿越南极大陆的 第一位中国人； 4. 多次组织对南、北极的科学考察，并且出版了多部著作，取得了一系列突破性的成 就，被誉为中国最杰出的科学家之一。 参考词汇：引起 arouse 英语选修九第四---第五单元综合测试 【参考答案】 21-25 ADDBD 26-30 BCAAD 31-35 BDAAC 36-40 BACBD 41-45 CADCA 46-50 ABACD 51-55 AADBD 56-60 DBCAA 61-65 CBDDC 66-70 ABDDC 71-75 ABACD 76. while → when 77. √ 78. But → So 79. has → had 80. not 后加 been 81. that → what 82. 去掉 in 83. immediately → immediate 84. discussion 前加 a 85. express → expressing One possible version: Qin Dahe, a great Chinese geographer, was born in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, in 1947. He graduated from Lanzhou University in 1970 and got a doctor’s degree in 1992. When he was young, he was crazy about reading science fiction, which aroused his curiosity about the unknown world. In the summer of 1989, Qin, together with five other explorers, crossed the Antarctic on foot, covering 5,986 kilometers in all. And Qin became the first Chinese ever to cross the Antarctic. Besides, he has organized many expeditions to the polar areas, published lots of works, and made a series of new achievements. Qin has been praised as one of China’s most outstanding scientists.