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1、Unit 2 Exploring English 单元测试第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分,总分值37.5分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最正确选项。AHello and welcometo English with Lucy.Today we have another topic: Four Common British Expressions. Now, before we get started make sure you connect with me on all my social media which is right here. You can su
2、bscribe to my YouTube. You can also like me on Facebook. And for my Chinese followers, I have my Weibo account as well.Four Common British Expressions:A piece of cake.”And this is very similar to Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy, which weve discussed in a former video. And basically, it means very easy. So
3、 I might come out of an easy exam saying, That exam was a piece of cake.“Break a leg!”It actually looks really rather cruel, but I promise you its positive. And “Break a leg!” means Good luck!” So before a race, before a job interview, before a test, instead of saying “Good luck!” I might say “Break
4、 a leg!”“It cost an arm and a leg.”And this basically means something was really expensive. If I say, nMy bag cost an arm and a leg, I mean it cost a lot of money.“To call it a day.”And this means “to end a task”. So, for example, “Im feeling a bit tired. I think Ill call it a day. That means I thin
5、k have learned something.l.How can Chinese listeners connect with Lucy?A. With WeChat.B. Through Weibo.C. On Facebook.D. By YouTube.2.When John went to an English Speech Competition, what should you say to him?A. Break a leg !B. It cost an arm and a leg.C. To call it a day.D. A piece of cake.3.What
6、does he/she mean when the teacher says Lets call it a day.”？A. He/She will stop that day.B. He/She feels tired.C. Class is over.D. It is daytime.BLanguages have been coming and going for thousands of years, but in recent times there has been less coming and a lot more going. When the world was still
7、 populated by hunter-gatherers, small, tightly knit（联系）groups developed their own patters of speech independent of each other. Some langue experts believe that 10,000 years ago when the world had just five to ten million people, they spoke perhaps 12,000 languages between them.Soon afterwards, many
8、of those people stared setting down to become farmers, and their languages too became settled more and fewer in number. In recent centuries, trade, industrialization, the development of the nation-state and the spread of universal compulsory education especially globalisation and better communicatio
9、ns in the past few decades,Yours,Li Huaall have caused many languages to disappear, and dominant languages such as English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly taking over.At present, the world has about 6,800 languages. The distribution of these languages is hugely uneven. The general rule is that
10、 mild zones have relatively few languages, often spoken by many people, while hot, wet zones have lots, often spoken by small numbers. Europe has only around 200 languages; the Americas about 1,000; Africa 2,400; and Asia and the Pacific perhaps 3,200, of which Papua New Guinea alone accounts for we
11、ll over 800. The median number (中位 数)of speakers is a mere 6,000, which means that half the worlds languages are spoken by fewer people than that.Already well over 400 of the total of 6, 800 languages are close to extinction C肖亡)，with only a few elderly speakers left. Pick, at random, Busuu in Camer
12、oon (eight remaining speakers), Chiapaneco in Mexico(150), Lipan Apache in the United States (two or three) or Wadjigu in Australia (one with a question-mark): none of these seems to have much chance of survival.4.What can we infer about languages in hunter-gatherer times?A. They developed very fast
13、B. They were large in number.C. They had similar patterns.D. They were closely connected.5.Which of the following best explains dominant“ in paragraph 2?A. Complex.B. Advanced.C. Powerful.D. Modern.6.How many languages are spoken by less than 6000 peopleat present?A. About 6,800.B. About 3,400.C. Ab
14、out 2,400.D. About 1,200.7.What is the main idea of the text?A. New languages will be created.B. Peoples lifestyles are reflected in languagesC. Human development results in fewer languages.D. Geography determines language evolution.COne of the most important ways to learn and master the English lan
15、guage is to read, read, and read. It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker. However, in todays world, reading is something that most children dis like doing.There are simply so many distractions that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in fav
16、or of video games and movies. And while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still cant quite compare to reading.And as a result, kids are learning less and less. Take a look at an elementary level textbook. Youll notice that the books for ele
17、mentary students are filled with pictures and colors. Those pictures and colors in the elementary level textbooks arent there just for the sake of design. Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar. They catch our attention and help us retain(保存)more of what we read. Thi
18、s is especially true for little children who enjoy fun English.Children are quite easily distracted. When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it wont take long before you find them doodling(涂鸦)and not doing what you told them to do. But if a book is colorful
19、enough to catch a kids attention, then youll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.The same principle holds true for interactivity（互动），Like colors and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he
20、or she is learning. Interactive reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.8 .Which may be the reason why children dont like reading?A. They prefer newspapers.B. They prefer films.C. They prefer magazines.D. They prefer books.9 .Children will be interested in bo
21、oks that are.A. full of picturesB. explained clearlyC. written clearlyD. easy.What can colorful books help the children do?A. Do what they prefer.B. Have a good time.C. Fix their attention for a longer time.D. Sit still and quietly.10 .Whats the main idea of this passage?A. Reading is one of the mos
22、t important ways in learning language.B. All the books are full of pictures and colors.C. Interactivity and colorful designs are important to learn English.D. Interactive reading is very interesting for children.DEvery year, hundreds of hopeful students arrive in Washington, D.C., in order to compet
23、e in the National Spelling Bee, which has been held every year since 1925.In the competition, students under 16 take turns trying to properly spell words. The champion is the only remaining student who does not make a mistake. American students are familiar with the competition because it is practic
24、ed in many schools throughout the country. The National Spelling Bee, however, is a much bigger setting and showcases only the best spellers from all parts of the nation. Winning the competition nowadays requires the ability to perform under much pressure against so many talented students in front o
25、f a large audience.A student who wins the event in the twenty-first century will experience a much different challenge than the first winner, Frank Neuhauser, did in 1925 when he defeated only nine other competitors. Clearly, the 90 years of the National Spelling Bees existence proves the importance
26、 of spelling in the English language. However, struggles with spelling English words go back much more than 90 years. The charming thing about spelling correctly in English is that it is in many ways without rules.English language can absorb new words from other languages and in doing so make them E
27、nglish” words.Because of this, the number of words in English is much higher than any other languages. Thus, spelling in many other- languages has fewer words and fewer strange exceptions to rules. It turns out that a spelling bee in most other language would be a waste of time. Why is that? Well, w
28、ithout so many exceptions to common vocabulary, there would be very few words that everyone didnt already know.12. How is todays competition different from the first National Spelling Bee? A. It produces more winners.B. It draws more talented audience.C. It attracts more competitors.D. It tests more
29、 strange words.13.Why does the author mention other languages1 in Paragraph 3?A. To introduce the new rules of the competition.B. To gather students from other countries.C. To explain the difficulty in English spelling.D. To show the strict rules of written English.14 .Whats the authors attitude tow
30、ard holding spellingcompetitions in most other languages?A. Favorable.B. Supportive.C. Responsible.D. Doubtful.15 .What does the text mainly talk about?A. Ways to win a Spelling Bee.B. The most difficult language.C. The best spellers.D. A competition about spelling.第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分,总分值12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短
31、文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Simple ways to improve your written EnglishMany people think it is really difficult to improve their writing in English. Dont worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.Increase your vocabulary.To express yourself cle
32、arly, you need a good active vocabulary. Thats not just being able to know lots of words it means actually being able to use them correctly. 16Tip:When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.17People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is usefu
33、l in many ways.It is a great way to- get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.Tip:18 Learning shouldnt be boring. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to usenew words and expressions in the text. Improve your grammar.Grammar is very imp
34、ortant because it improves the quality（质量）of your writing.Tip:19 The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammarpoint you are studying at the moment.Just do it!The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen andpaper and write. Be prepared to wri
35、te several versions（版本） of each text.20A. Know your readers.B. Read widely and often.C. Always check your writing twice.D. Remember, practice makes perfect!E. Choose books or articles that interest you.F. Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.G. Do this by learning new words
36、with example sentences,notjust word lists.第二局部语言运用共两节，总分值30分第一节（共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填 入空白处的最正确选项。Taking ChancesEver since I was very young,21 of making mistakes, Tve asked countless times, *What should I do?” Idontremember clearly when I 22 only to do things the right” way
37、, and made doing it the right way my motto.However, sometime during my high school years, I 23. Maybe it was when I decided to try for the lead inBeauty and the Beast. On the day of try outs, my heart was pounding; my hands were 24 badly when I got upto sing. But when I opened my mouth, the sound wa
38、s loud and 25.1 was trying to do my best even though Imight fail.26 I didnt! I realized that if I wanted to live life to the fullest, I had to take 27.Now, I do take these chances, with baby steps, everyday: voicing my opinions in debates,28 for a high note incchurch choir, riding my horse over a th
39、ree-foot jump.Three years ago, I broke my back when I fell from my horse. The 29 meant I couldnt try out for basketball,which I loved. And, the day I 30 out for track was the first day my doctor allowed me to do any physicalactivity at all. The coach didnt take me, so I started running with my mom.
40、I didnt 31 the track team, but Ididnt fail, either. I have finally learned to 32 myself, like taking a tough science course. And I have come torealize that even though my parents, friends and teachers dont always have the 33 to “What should I do?”,they will be there to 34 me when I try.“Life is lear
41、ning to deal with Plan B J my mother 35 in her speech. But Inow know that the Plan As I make formy life will become easier and easier with every chance I take.21. A.afraid22. A. afforded23. A.survived31. A. visitB. awareB. agreedB. learnedB. shakingB. gentleB. ThusB. turnsB. waitingB. injuryB. tried
42、B. admireB. enjoyB. approachB. watchB. statedC. certainC. promisedC.changedC. sufferingC. innocentC. ButC. measuresC. hopingC. diseaseC. lookedC. makeC. pushD. freeD. decidedD. quittedD. strugglingD. distantD. ThereforeD. sidesD. reachingD. experienceD. heldD. takeD.saveC. responseD. accessC. trust
43、D. supportC. expected D. discussed第二节（共10小题；每题1.5分,总分值15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Learning a foreign language is a challenging task, but it can also be 36.very enjoyable experience.Here are a few tips on how to learn a foreign language well. Firstly, work 37.your own pace. Youll find.(effect
44、ive) to study for half an hour rather than try to do a whole unit at once. Secondly, use language38 .(communicate). Dont be afraid of 40.(make) mistakes. The important thing is to build up your 41.(confident)in speaking. Thirdly, build up your vocabulary. You should learn vocabulary by topics or in
45、sentences, 42.is very effective. Besides, get used to hearing everyday language at normal speed.Listening to the recordings as 43.(frequent) as possible is a good 44.(choose). And above all, have fun 45.(learn) language.第三局部写作(总分值15分)假定你是李华，经常帮助你学习英语的朋友Alex即将返回自己的国家。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1 .表示感谢：2 .回顾Alex对你
46、的帮助；3 .临别祝愿。注意：1 .词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。答案：A语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。广播介绍了四个常见的英式表达。1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“And for my Chinese followers, I have my Weibo account as well.（对于我的中国粉 丝们，我也有自己的Weibo账号户可知，中国听众可以通过Weibo和Lucy联系。2. A 细节理解题。根据“Break a leg!”小标题下段落中的“AndBreak a leg! meansGood luck! So before a race, before a j
47、ob interview, before a test, instead of saying Goodluck! 1 I might say Break a leg!可知，当 John 要参加英语演 讲比赛时，你应该对他说“Break a leg!（祝你好运!广。3. C细节理解题。根据“To call it a day.”小标题下段落中的“And this means cto end a task .（它的意思是，结束一项 任务（句中this代指“To call it a day.”）可知,当老师说“Let s call it a day.”时,意思是“（课已结束）下课吧二B语篇解读本文是一
48、篇说明文，主要讲述了随着人类社会的开展，很多语言逐渐消失。4.B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“When the world was still populated by hunter-gatherers.they spoke perhaps 12, 000 languages between them.”可知，在采猎文明时期虽然人口很少，但语言种类很多。5. C词义猜想题。根据第二段最后一句中的increasingly taking over（越来越占据统治地位）可知，dominant意为“占 优势的：占支配地位的“，与C项同义。6. B 数字计算题。根据第三段最后一句The median number of speakers is a mere 6, 000, which means that half the worlds languages are spoken by