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1、Unit 1 Nature in the balance单元综合检测(一).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABooks to Read in Your 20sThe Kite RunnerBy Khaled HosseiniAs a Middle Eastern and North African Studies student，I have a great interest in books about what takes place in this area.I first read this bo
2、ok in high school and really enjoyed it because of its accurate language.If any of you is interested in reading this book and hasnt yet，I highly recommend (推荐)it.Firefly LaneBy Kristin HannahThis is my favorite book.It is a story about friendship，love and life lessons.The story covers the lives of t
3、wo best friends，Tully and Kate，from childhood to adulthood.I learned so much about friendship and life.So，read Firefly Lane! Youll laugh，youll cry，and then youll share this book to your best friend.Half the SkyBy Nicholas KristofFor any person of any age，Half the Sky is a mustread.It describes the s
4、truggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time：the common oppression of women and girls.The Little PrinceBy Antoine de SaintThis childrens book is simple.It might seem like a wrong book to recommend to someone in their twenties but perhaps thats what makes it a good choice.
5、It sings praises to exploration and shows the importance of making friends.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。主要推荐了四本在20多岁时要读的书。1Who is the writer of the book The Kite Runner?AKhaled Hosseini.BKristin Hannah.CNicholas Kristof. DAntoine de Saint.A细节理解题。根据The Kite Runner中By Khaled Hosseini可知，追风筝人这本书的作者是Khaled Hosseini。故选
6、A项。2What can you learn from Firefly Lane?AIts written by Tully and Kate.BIts about friendship，love and life lessons.CIts a simple book for children.DIts a book written for any person of any age.B细节理解题。根据Firefly Lane中“It is a story about friendship，love and life lessons.”可知，这是一个关于友谊、爱情和人生教训的故事。故选B项。3
7、Which book will you read if you want to know about human rights problems?AThe Kite Runner. BFirefly Lane.CHalf the Sky. DThe Little Prince.C细节理解题。根据Half the Sky中“It describes the struggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time：the common oppression of women and girls.(它描述了妇
8、女的斗争和我们时代最紧迫的人权问题：对妇女和女童的普遍压迫。)”可知，如果你想了解人权问题，你可以读半边天这本书。故选C项。BThe loneliest chimp (黑猩猩)in the world just got the best surprisea hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years，finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a
9、medical testing company many years ago.For years a nearby villager named Germain has been Ponsos only company，visiting him so often to bring bananas and breadthe chimps only source of food on the tiny island.It was clear how much Ponso missed companionship when he was recently visited by Chimpanzee
10、Conservation Centre Director Estelle Raballand.The chimp immediately embraced Estelle Raballand in a huge hug and laughed as she reached out for him，with his smile from ear to ear.For those who know Ponsos back story，his immediate ease and trust in humans might be surprising.Ponso was one of 20 chim
11、ps，all between the ages of 7 to 11 years old，relocated to an island off the Ivory Coast after being used for testing by the New York Blood Centre.After the tests were completed in 2005，the lab reportedly transferred the chimps to a string of islands，occasionally dropping off food and water because t
12、here was none in the chimps new homes.Disease and hunger soon left only Ponso，his mate and their two children standing.But at the end of 2013 they died within days of each other and Ponso was now completely alone.A group called SOS PONSO is trying to raise money for the poor lonely chimp，already ach
13、ieving its goal of 20，000all of which will be used for Ponsos care.【语篇解读】本文介绍了独自在孤岛上生活的大猩猩Ponso对新朋友Estelle Raballand的造访感到很兴奋，目前，很多人都很关心这只孤独的大猩猩，并成立了一个专门的组织为其募捐。4What do we know about the chimp Ponso?AHe was deserted by his family.BHe found many sources of food.CHe came to the island for a test.DHe s
14、uffers from loneliness greatly.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years，finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island.”可知，妻子和孩子死后，Ponso独自在岛上待了三年，一定很寂寞。5How did Ponso feel about the visit of Estelle Raballand?AFrightened. BExcited.CEmbarrassed. DConfused.
15、B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，Ponso对Estelle Raballand的造访感到很兴奋。6What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe chimps new settlement.BWhy Ponso was used for a test.CHow Ponso came to the island.DThe medical test about chimps.C段落大意题。根据第三段可知，本段主要介绍了Ponso先是被用于做实验，然后在实验结束后被送到这个岛上。7What can be inferred from the text?AMany pe
16、ople show concern for Ponso.BA new lab will be built on the island.CGermain wont visit Ponso any more.DMore chimps will be brought to the island.A推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，人们成立了一个专门的组织为Ponso进行募捐并已集到了目标捐款数，可见很多人关心Ponso。CAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this wa
17、y after lunch.They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness.Or，in summer，they may think it is the heat.However，the real reason lies inside their bodies.At that timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down.This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.Sc
18、ientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day.The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern.They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world，people take naps in the m
19、iddle of the day.This is especially true in warmer climates where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate.A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general.In countries
20、where naps are traditional，people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.Many working people，unfortunately，have no time to take naps.Though doctors may advise taking naps，employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance，however，here are a few tips about making the most of your nap.
21、Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up.A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward.This can also happen if you sleep for too long.If you do not have enough time，try a short napeven ten minutes of sleep can be helpf
22、ul.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了人们午后疲惫的原因是体温下降了，人们累了或者是在夏天的午后都会休息或睡觉，休息好对于人们的身体是有好处的。8Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?AThey eat too much for lunch.BThey sleep too little at night.CTheir body temperature becomes lower.DThe weather becomes a lot warmer.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At t
23、hat timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down.This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.”可知让人们疲惫的原因是体温的下降。故C项正确。9If you get up at 6：30 am.，what is the best time for you to take a nap?AAbout 12：30 pm. BAbout 1：30 pm.CAbout 2：30 pm. DAbout 3：30 pm.C数据计算题。根据第一段中的“At
24、that timeabout eight hours after you wake upyour body temperature goes down.”和最后一段中的“Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up.”可知起床八小时以后是最适合小睡的时间。题干中提到早晨6：30起来，8小时以后就是下午2：30。故C项正确。10Why do employers not allow workers to take naps?ATaking naps is no good for hea
25、lth.BTaking naps may lead to heart attack.CTaking naps may lead to low working efficiency.DTaking naps takes up the working time and reduces production.D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Many working people，unfortunately，have no time to take naps.Though doctors may advise taking naps，employers do not allow it！”可知很多工人没
26、有午休的时间，是因为老板不允许他们这样。午休要占据工人的工作时间，会减少利润。故D项正确。11What would be the best title for the text?AJust for a RestBAll for a NapCA Special Sleep PatternDTaking Naps in Warmer ClimateB标题归纳题。本文是一篇说明文，主要分析了人们午后疲惫的原因是体温下降了，人们累了或者是在夏天的午后都会休息或睡觉，休息好对于人们的身体是有好处的。A项rest不够精确，C、D项说法错误。故B项正确。DHey，youlook up! Our iPhone
27、 addictions(瘾)are destroying public space and damaging the normal social communication.The host collects phones at the door of the dinner party.At a law firm，partners keep a“nomobile phone”policy at meetings.Each day，a good number of people gather outside NewYorks high schools，offering，for a small p
28、rice，to store students mobile phones during the day.In public，its hard to think of a place beyond the darkness of the movie theater where phone use isnt allowed.In truly public spaceon sidewalks，in parks，on buses and on trainswe move with the face down，our phones shine like flashlights，Consider the
29、case of a recent murder on a San Francisco train.On Sept.23，in a crowded car, a man pulled a gun from his jacket.He raised the gun，pointing it across the aisle.He drew it out several more times，once using the hand holding the gun to wipe his nose.Dozens of passengers stood and sat just feet awaybut
30、none reacted.Their eyes，focused on smartphones，didnt lift until the gunman fired a bulletin into the back of a San Francisco State student getting off the train.There are thousands of similar stories that together sound the alarm for a new understanding of public space.In Japan，more than a dozen peo
31、ple fall off railway platforms while looking at their phones each year.Some experts there have called for bans on texting.Besides，many train station notices remind people to look where they are going，and even mobile phone companies have begun to educate users about the dangers of looking at a phone
32、while walking.The development of information technology is separating us from our surroundings.The urban theorist Malcolm McCullough writes“Closed in cars，often in headphones，seldom in places where they can communicate in person seldom choosing facetoface meetings，modern citizens escaped from public
33、 life.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过举例子说明智能手机成瘾已经改变了正常的社交交流。12The author wrote Paragraph 2 to_Aexplain how the mobile phone destroyed public placesB.list the examples of using mobile phonesCtell us to use mobile phones in public placesDmake us believe the great changes of using mobile phonesA推理判断题。根据第二段中“Doze
34、ns of passengers stood and sat just feet awaybut none reacted.Their eyes，focused on smartphones，didnt lift until the gunman fired a bulletin into the back of a San Francisco State student getting off the train.(几十名乘客在离他们只有几英尺远的地方站着或坐着，但没有人反应。他们的眼睛一直盯着智能手机，直到枪手向一名下火车的旧金山州立大学学生的后背开枪，他们才抬起头来。)”由此可知，作者写
35、第二段是为了来解释手机是如何破坏公共场所的。故选A。13What can we conclude from the murder case on a SanFrancisco train?AThe murder didnt shoot the passengers on the train.B.Many people were aware of the murderer before he shot.CIt is no good ignoring other people around when taking trains.DSmartphone addictions have changed
36、 the normal social communication.D推理判断题。根据第一段开头中“Our iPhone addictions(瘾)are destroying public space and damaging the normal social communication.(我们对iPhone的沉迷正在破坏公共空间，破坏正常的社会交流。)”可知，我们能从旧金山火车上的凶杀案中得出“智能手机成瘾已经改变了正常的社交交流”的结论。故选D。14How did the author develop the passage?AGiving examples.BListing numbe
37、rs.CComparing facts. DMaking conclusions.A推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Consider the case of a recent murder on a San Francisco train.On Sept.23，in a crowded car, a man pulled a gun from his jacket.(以最近发生在旧金山火车上的一起谋杀案为例。9月23日，在一辆拥挤的汽车里，一名男子从夹克里掏出一把枪。)”和第三段中“There are thousands of similar stories that together soun
38、d the alarm for a new understanding of public space.In Japan，more than a dozen people fall off railway platforms while looking at their phones each year.(有成千上万的类似的故事一起敲响了对公共空间新理解的警钟。在日本，每年都有十几个人在看手机的时候从火车站台上掉下来。)”可知，这篇文章是通过举例子进行情节发展的。故选A。15The author in the last paragraph suggested_Asmartphones have
39、 taken little peoples attentionBthe development of information technology has a good effect on peopleCtoo much use of smartphones may do harm to peoples communicationDsmartphones may change modern peoples life completelyC推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，信息技术的发展使我们与周围的环境分离开来。城市理论家马尔科姆麦卡洛写道：“现代城市人关在车里，经常戴着耳机，在可以面对面交流
40、的地方很少选择面对面的会议，他们逃离了公共生活。”由此可知，作者在最后一段表明过多使用智能手机可能会对人们的交流造成伤害。故选C。.阅读七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Green is an important color in nature._16_ It is also the color of most growing plants._17_ For example，a greenhorn is someone who has no experience or someone who i
41、s new to a situation.In the fifteenth century，a greenhorn referred to a young cow or ox whose horns(角)had not yet developed.A century or so later，a greenhorn was for a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle.By the eighteenth century，a greenhorn had the meaning it has todaya person who
42、is new in a job.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb.The expression comes from the early twentieth century._18_ You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.The Green Revolution is t
43、he name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains._19_Besides，green is also the color used to describe the powerful feelingjealousy.The greeneyed monster is not a frightening creature(生物)from outer space.It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by Bri
44、tish writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello._20_In most places in the world，a green light is a signal to move ahead.In everyday speech，a green light means approval to continue with a project.A.Sometimes，the word green means young，fresh and growing.BIt describes the unpleasant feeling when so
45、meone else has something that he wants.CA person with a green thumb seems to have the power to make plants grow quickly and well.DPeople enjoy different colors.EIt is the color of grass and the leaves on trees.FIt was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.G.You shou
46、ld take care of the plants in your garden.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。绿色是大自然中非常重要的一种颜色。本文主要介绍了几个与绿色有关的习语的含义。16E下文提到，绿色也是大多数植物的颜色，故E项“它是草和树叶的颜色”符合语境。17A由本段中的例子可知，greenhorn这个词可以指毫无经验的新手、还未长成的小牛和没有任何战斗经验的士兵，由此可推断有时绿色这个词意味着年轻、新鲜和成长。18C空格后面给出例子，如果你种的植物早已枯萎很久，但邻居女士的花园仍然不断生长，你可能会说，她有一个“绿拇指”。由此可知，空格处应对有“绿拇指”的人进行解释，故选C。1
47、9F前面一句提到绿色革命指的是多年前开发新品种的水稻和其他谷物，故F项“绿色革命是有着绿拇指的农业科学家努力的结果”，紧承上文。20B上文提到，绿色还用来描述忌妒这种强烈的情感，故B项“它描述了别人拥有他想要的某样东西时不愉快的感觉”符合语境。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was raining heavily.I was _21_to go for the physical training and was caught at Fort Campbell，where the tra
48、ffic was moving slowly.I was probably going to be late and growing more and more_22_The speed slowed almost to zero as I_23_Memorial Grove，the site built to honor the soldiers who died in an airplane crash._24_it was close to Memorial Day，a small national flag had been placed in the ground next to each soldiers memorial plaque (墓碑).My_