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1、Unit 2 Morals and Virtues学号 姓名：得分：用时：第一局部 阅读理解（每题2.5分；共计17.5）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上 将该项涂黑。AMy family, my wife, Joan, our two teenagers Hannah and Joseph, and I, live in Atlanta with our two dogs.Ten years ago, we moved into our dream house, a very big three-story home. It was a be
2、autiful place, but as our children grew up, our sense of togetherness （团结）began to disappear slowly. In the big house, we sometimes seemed to be strangers to each other.One day when Hannah was 14, she became upset about the difference between the worlds haves and the have-nots. She expected us to be
3、 a family that makes a difference in the world, even if its a small difference.Joan asked her, What are you willing to sacrifice? Your house? Your room? Hannah said yes to both. After talking it over as a family, we decided to sell our house and move to one that was half its size and price and donat
4、e （捐赠）the difference to those in need.After a lot of research, we chose the Hunger Project, a US-based organization. It works with villagers in Africa, Asia and South America and helps them fight against poverty （贫穷）. Our money went to pay for building two centers. Each has a meeting place, a bank a
5、nd a health clinic （诊所）.Together, the centers would serve more than 20 villages in eastern Ghana. We also traveled to meet the villagers and were blown away by their hard work and warmth.To be honest, we were a little worried at first. Would we regard the new home as being too small for us? Or would
6、 we think we had given up too much? Two years later, I can tell you: Its the best move we have ever made. While we worked together on our family project, we became much closer. As Hannah said the other day, We learned how to really trust each other. 1. After they moved into a large house, the author
7、 family.A. were not as close as beforewanted an even larger houseB. often went travelling togetheroften let strangers share their spare rooms【解析】选Ao细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句In the big house, we sometimes seemed to be strangers to each other.可知他们搬进大房子之后，家人之间的关系疏远了。2. What does the underlined word “sacrifice“ i
8、n Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Hope for. B. Look for. C. Give up. D. Build up.【解析】选C。词义猜想题。从她母亲的问话“Your house? Your room? ”以及下文所描述的 他们的行动可知该词的含义是“牺牲，放弃，与give up”同义。3. Why did the authors family sell their big house?A. To go abroad.B. To help the poor.C. To treat Hannahs illness.D. To save money for
9、the future.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句After talking it over as a family, we decided to sell our house and move to one that was half its size and price and donate the difference to those in need.以及下文内容可知他们卖掉房子是为了给穷人提供帮助。4. How did the author feel about his familys move?A. It was well worth it.B. It was a
10、bad decision.C. It was a waste of money.D. It wasnt as satisfying as expected.【解析】选Ao细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Ifs the best move we have ever made.可知作 者感觉他们做对了。BRunning on the beach can certainly be a good thing. Its completely different from running on the pavement, a track or trails with soft surfaces.For sta
11、rters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven（不平的）surface and constantly moves under your feet. As you push off, youre going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, youre not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or pavement! But this unevenness has an
12、upside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on firm surfaces.You also might feel painful afterward because beaches tend to slope（倾斜）downward, toward the water. If youre going fbr a long run on the beach, you might notice that one
13、 side of your body-including your ankle, leg or knee-might feel more painful because youre putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners tend to run barefoot. However, if youre not used to barefoot running, start slowly and run short distances at first. Thats because running barefo
14、ot uses different muscles than running with shoes does, and its important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet.Despite these challenges, running on sand can be a smart choice for athletes because running on it can decrease the bad influence on your body during high-intensity workouts. Thi
15、s could potentially lead to less muscle damage and less pain. Women had less myoglobin（肌红蛋白）一a protein that can be a sign of muscle pain-in their blood after running on the sand than they did after running on grass. This suggests running on softer ground surfaces, such as sand, may reduce muscle dam
16、age.5. What makes running on sand difficult for starters?A. The smooth surface.B. The moving surface.C. The sloping surface.D. The hard surface.【解析】选Bo细节理解题。根据第二段第一句For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven surface and constantly moves under your feet.（对于初学者来说，沙子可能是个 挑战，因为它的外表不平
17、整，而且在你脚下不停地移动。）可知运动的外表使得初学者刚开始 在沙地上跑步很困难。6. Which of the following best explains “upside“ underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage. B. Reason. C. Surprise. D. Challenge.【解析】选 Ao 词义猜想题。根据下文 It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on fir
18、m surfaces.（它给你的身体提供了 额外的锻炼，迫使你锻炼肌肉，而这些肌肉在坚实的地面上跑步时不会得到太多的锻炼。） 可知是在描述这种不平整的一个好处。故可推测划线单词意思为“好处”。7. What should you avoid when trying running barefoot?A. Starting slowly.B. Adapting your feet.C. Developing some muscles.D. Running long distances.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段第二句However, if youre not used to baref
19、oot running, start slowly and run short distances at first.（然而，如果你不习惯赤脚跑步，开始时要慢慢来, 跑短距离。）可知要防止赤脚跑长距离。8. What is the benefit of running on sand to women?A. Having no muscle damage.B. Becoming much healthier.C. Feeling less painful.D. Having a good feeling.【解析】选Co细节理解题。根据最后一段中Women had less myoglobin一
20、a protein that can be a sign of muscle pain-in their blood after running on the sand than they did after running on grass. This suggests running on softer ground surfaces, such as sand, may reduce muscle damage. （女性在沙滩上跑步后血液中的肌红蛋白含量比在草地上跑步时要低。这说明在较软的地面 上跑步，比方沙地，可以减少肌肉损伤。）可知对女性来说，在沙滩上跑步的好处是不会那么 痛苦。CM
21、aking a wish can be a great way to escape everyday realities.That is especially true for children whose reality includes a disability.For the past 37 years, the Make-A Wish Foundation has been helping children forget about their medical condition and achieve their hearts desires （愿 望）.Becca Paragi,
22、13, recently saw one of her dreams come true.Becca has a chromosomal disorder （染色体疾病）that makes processing the sugars in food difficult for her.She has had this challenge since birth and will have it for the rest of her life.Recently, Beccas parents reached out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.They wan
23、ted to give their daughter a break from doctors and hospitals and be able to do something that she is really interested in.For Becca, that means spending time with sea animals.“I like all animals in the world, and I dont like it when people treat them badly, Becca said.It would be amazing to swim wi
24、th a dolphin （海豚）.”Earlier this year, the Paragi family sat down with some people from the Make -A Wish Foundation and told them about Beccas medical condition.They found a way to make Beccas dream come true.The foundation planned a trip for Becca and her family.Becca got to swim with dolphins at Di
25、scovery Cove and see some of her favorite animals at Disneys Animal Kingdom.The family also visited Clearwater Aquarium, where Becca saw some of the dolphins that appeared in one of her favorite movies, Dolphin Tale.Beccas mother said that she is thankful fbr the support her daughter has received.Sh
26、e also shared a dream of her own.She wishes that the classmates of children with disabilities would have more patience and understanding.These kids need supportive friends.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。一个基金会组织帮助有身体缺陷的儿童实现梦想。9. When did Becca get the disorder related to sugarprocessing?A. At birth.B. Recently.C. At
27、 the age of 13.D. Earlier this year.【解析】A 细节理解题。由第二段中的“She has had this challenge since birth”可矢口，她一 出生身体就有这种缺陷。What do we know about Becca?A. Her favorite sport is swimming.B She wishes to work with animals.C. Her medical condition is improving.D. She is a frequent visitor to hospitals.解析D 细节理解题。根据
28、第三段中的“They wanted to give their daughter a break from doctors and hospitals”可知，Becca 是医院的常客。What did Becca do in Clearwater Aquarium?A. She swam with dolphins.B She saw dolphins appearing in a movie.C. She saw her favorite movie, Dolphin Tale.D. She played with some of her favorite animals.【解析】B 细节理
29、解题。由第六段的最后一句可知，14 Clearwater Aquarium, Becca见 到了一些海豚，这些海豚曾经出现在她最爱的电影中。How does the Make-A Wish Foundation help disabled children?A. By improving their health.B By planning trips for them.C. By paying medical bills for them.D. By helping them realize their dreams.【解析】D 细节理解题。由第一段的“the Make - A Wish F
30、oundation has been helping.achieve their hearth desires（愿望）.”可知，这个基金会帮助这些孩子们实现心愿。 第二题.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。Understanding and appreciating art can be hard if you dont have much experience with art. Dont worry. The following can help you get an appreciation fbr artwork enormously
31、. Relax as you look at work.13 , its best to go to the gallery or view the art when youre in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way. Limit distractions（分神）around you, like your cell phone, and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts. 14 .Avoid saying things lik
32、e Anyone could make thatand drop previous opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it. Try to approach the art with an open mind and dont compare it with other works, especially if its not in the same style.Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.Instead of trying to focus on
33、 the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself how the art makes you feel. 15 , it has an effect on you. Do be honest with yourself when you describe your real feelings. Research the artisfs life.Some galleries have an informational plaque（牌匾）near the artwork that describes the artist Read the info
34、rmational plaque next to the artwork. This is a great way to better understand the artist and his mind when they created the art. Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness, anger, or happiness. 16 . Speak and talk with artists.Only if you like, you can find artists at their art shows. 17 . Ge
35、tting their thought may give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work.Well now, if you still dont get art and cant appreciate it, try to create some artwork yourself. If you dont know where to start, you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.A. Look at the artwork a
36、s objectively（客观的）as you canIf it makes you happy, sad, anxious or excitedB. As long as you understand the techniques used to create the artSince being nervous can actually affect how you enjoy artC. Take the time to speak to themFor example, if the artist saw a war, a sad feeling may be expressed i
37、n his artD. There are different styles and types of art for you to further research.解析选 D。根据下文 its best to go to the gallery or view the art when youre in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way.（当你心情放松的时候，最好是去画廊或欣赏 艺术品，这样艺术就会以积极的方式影响你。）可知本空说明紧张会影响你如何享受艺术。应选Do.解析选 A。根据本段第一句 Avoi
38、d saying things like Anyone could make that and drop previous opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see it.（防止说任何人都能做 到”之类的话，在你真正看到艺术品之前，放下你之前对它的看法。）可知要尽可能客观地看 待艺术品。应选A。13 .【解析】选 Bo 根据上文 Instead of trying to focus on the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself how the art makes
39、you feel.（与其关注艺术的技术层面，不如问问自己艺术给你的感 觉如何。）可知要着重于艺术给自己的感觉，如果它让你快乐、悲伤、焦虑或兴奋，它就会对 你产生影响。故B选项符合语境。14 .解析选 F。根据上文 Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness, anger, or happiness. （大多数艺术试图表达一种感觉，如悲伤、愤怒或快乐。）可知艺术家会将自己的情感表现在 作品当中，例如，如果艺术家看到一场战争，他的作品中可能会表达出一种悲伤的情绪。故F 选项符合语境。15 .【解析】选Eo根据本段小标题Speak and tal
40、k with artists.（与艺术家交谈。）中speak可 对应到E选项中speak to them,表示“花时间和他们（艺术家）交谈。”故E选项符合语境。【答案】第三题.单词拼写。（每个1分；共计1。分）1. You have no reason to c.vi.抱怨. They responded my joke by 1.vt.回复2. How I wish you understood the d（困境）between my feeling for him and the promise for you!3. She t her husband carefully during h
41、is illness.vt.照顾；照料Bob took his s out of the bank to buy a bicyclen.储蓄金;存款4. The dog s the thief away.vt.惊吓To a person nothing is more p than their life.（珍贵的）5. To stay e（精力充分的），I will stick to an exercise schedule.6. At home, you insist on a（帮助）your parents to look after your disabled brother.7. We students should have f（灵7舌的）and practical learning methods.【答案】complain.vi .抱怨1. . responded vt.回 复dilemma（困境）2. tended vt.照顾；照料savings储蓄金；存款3. scaredprecious4. energetic（精力充分的）assisting（帮助）5. flexible（灵活的）