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1、单元综合检测(六).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AReusable straw with cleaner & caseThis stainless steel straw(不锈钢吸管)is a good product to replace singleuse straws.The straw folds(折叠)into four，meaning you can carry it in your pocket.Its also easy to clean，thanks to the supplied brush.You can get it now for just
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5、et a pair now for $11.99，saving 33 percent on the usual price.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章展示了四种环境友好型产品。1Which product offers the highest discount?AReusable straw.BAltgalley chopsticks.COmega AXL Inkless Pen.DAduro HomeDome Smart Outlet.2What do we know about the Omega AXL Inkless Pen?AIt can be used for a very l
6、ong time.BIt is a kind of ballpoint pen.CIt can be easily erased.DIt can stand upright.3What do the four products have in common?AThey can be connected to smart phones.BThey are widely popular with families.CThey are environmentally friendly.DThey are easy to carry and clean.BJudy Wright and her hus
7、band decided to move closer to their son，Chris，who lived in Georgia.About a month after the move，Judy fell ill，suffering from her ongoing battle against Parkinsons disease.Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home.The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last min
8、ute.Instead，a woman named TunDe Hector showed up in her place.One day，TunDe shared a story with Judy and her family.She remembered a particularly difficult day in 2014，when a stranger had helped her with a kind gesture.She had run out of gas，and with only $5 in her pocket，was walking to a gas statio
9、n with a gas can in hand.A man saw her walking and turned his car around.He paid for her gas and gave her all the cash left in his wallet.Upon hearing the story，Judys son，Chris，took off his hat and said，“That was me！”He was the stranger that had helped TunDe on that difficult day.During the care of
10、Judy，the Wright family learned about TunDes family and her own dream.The nursing aid，TunDe hoped that one day she could become an OBGYN nurse.Her tuition was past due and she had a family to care for，but she was determined to achieve that goal for herself and her family.Judy died on July 9，2017.Inst
11、ead of flowers，her family asked mourners to donate to TunDes education，to assist her in paying for her nursing school.In less than a week，they raised more than $8，000 and presented her with the surprise check.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一个善有善报的故事。4Why did Judys family choose TunDe in the end?ATo help her with
12、 a kind gesture.BTo replace another nursing aid.CTo look after Judy in the hospital.DTo give Judy the best medical care.5How might Chris feel when hearing TunDes story?AShocked.BThrilled.CPuzzled. DDelighted.6How did the Wright family help TunDe after Judys death?AThey paid for her education.BThey h
13、elped care for her family.CThey helped her realize her dream.DThey bought her a surprise present.7What does the whole story mainly tell us?AKindness comes full circle.BActions speak louder than words.CThe truth never fears investigation.DConstant dropping wears the stone.CWhat do you usually do when
14、 a flying insect(昆虫)lands on your arm？Most likely you blow it away.But what if that bug were a ladybug(瓢虫)？Then chances are you would let it stay.What is it about ladybugs that we like?Farmers once thought ladybugs were a good luck sign.A ladybug in the field meant that the crops(庄稼)would be success
15、ful and the weather would be good.The farmers may have been exaggerating(夸大)about what a very small bug can do，but in fact ladybugs do help out with the crops.They eat harmful insects.Actually，it is not the adult ladybug that eats the other insects.Its the ladybug larvae(幼虫)Ladybugs lay their eggs o
16、n leaves that are covered with aphids or other insects.When the larvae come out of the eggs，they are very hungry and will eat mites，aphids，mealybugs，green flies，and other cropdestroyers.A single ladybug larva can eat over 1，000 aphids in one day.In the 1800s，ladybugs were brought all the way from Au
17、stralia to California and set free among orange trees that were dying from being eaten by insects.The little red and black“eating machines”completely saved all the trees.Ladybugs go about their daily business without worrying much about anything.Very few birds or insects will eat a ladybug because i
18、t gives off something that is dangerous to eat.Ladybugs also protect themselves by playing dead.They fall off leaves and remain very still until their enemy goes away.So next time you see a ladybug，think about what it may be up to.Maybe it is off to save an orange tree.Maybe its next move will be to
19、 fall off a leaf and play dead or stand up to a bird about 100 times its size.Maybe its letting you know that the weather will be good tomorrow.Who knows？Ladybugs are special that way.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章是对瓢虫的介绍。8What do we know about mites and aphids?AThey do harm to the crops.BThey eat more than they s
20、hould.CThey are food for adult ladybugs.DThey are the enemy of ladybug larvae.9Why were ladybugs brought from Australia to California in the 1800s?ATo report the weather for farmers.BTo increase their number.CTo do research on them.DTo save orange trees.10What does the underlined part“stand up to”in
21、 the last paragraph probably mean?APlay with.BWorry about.CGet along with. DFight back against.11What does the author think of the ladybug?AIt is a cropdestroyer.BIt is a good luck sign.CIt is a little flying helper.DIt is a big eating machine.DFoxes have become a part of life in Britains urban area
22、s.They are striking creatures but they are also dangerous.Three years ago，twin baby girls Isabella and Lola Koupparis were left with arm and face injuries after they were attacked by a fox while they were sleeping at their home.Last week，fourweekold baby boy Denny Dolan was bitten by a fox which ent
23、ered his home.After gaining access to the home through the front door，the fox pulled the baby down from the sofa and tried to drag him outside，biting him and almost severing(割断) his finger.Although fox attacks on humans are still very rare，they will become more common if we dont change our behavior
24、towards these increasingly fearless animals.It is humans rather than foxes that are responsible for rising fox attacks on humans.On the one hand，people who love foxes treat these wild animals like pets，leaving food out for foxes，feeding them from their hands，and even inviting foxes into their home.T
25、he result is that the fox is more brazen(厚颜无耻的)and less inclined to avoid us.It is those people who feed foxes that cause foxes to lose their fear of humans.However，as long as they have a healthy fear of humans，they wont bother humans.On the other hand，foxes have moved into cities for lack of resour
26、ces in rural areas.We take away their natural habitat to build more houses and factories.Foxes have no choice but to live and search for food in the city.If they live in the forest，no fox attack will happen.We have to learn to share the earth with animals and let foxes return to their natural habita
27、t.We also have to learn to look upon foxes as wild animals.We have to remember that they are instinctive killers，efficient and silent with only one purpose，kill to eat.We must certainly not intervene them，even when they look starved.They are hungry for a reason.The hunger will force them to hunt for
28、 rabbits and other animals instead of waiting for food at your door.【语篇解读】本文为议论文。由于人类对大自然的过度开发，狐狸失去了天然的栖息地，它们不得不进入城市。随之而来是狐狸伤人事件增多。作者认为：人类要为增多的狐狸伤人事件负全责。12We can learn from the passage that Ait is common for people to spot foxes in British citiesBit is very difficult for people to raise foxes as pet
29、sCit is common for foxes to attack a child in Britains urban areasDit is very dangerous for foxes to live in Britains urban areas13Why do more and more foxes flood into cities?ABecause urban people love the cute animal.BBecause foxes lack natural resources in the forest.CBecause no houses are built
30、for them in the forest.DBecause their habitats are occupied by other animals.14We can learn from the passage that the author .Ais very cruel to foxesBis a wild animal loverCis concerned about foxesDis against feeding foxes15What is the main idea of the passage?AIt is humans rather than foxes that ar
31、e to blame for the rising fox attacks on humans.BPeople in cities must certainly not feed foxes，even when they look starved.CHuman beings have to learn to live in harmony with wild animals in cities.DFoxes in British cities are striking creatures but they are also dangerous animals.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5
32、分，满分12.5分)Ways to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits.There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your childrens lives，even if you live in the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself.A parents excitement can be spread to the children，and
33、when you show respect for nature，your children follow suit. 16 “I dont know！Lets find out together.”is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling.Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children. 17 If you have to carpool(拼车)in the
34、 morning，turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window.The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds.After all，even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time.Time in
35、nature is an essential investment in your childrens health and wellbeing.If you view nature time as essential to good health，you will be more likely to engage in it. 18 ，nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars.Visit your local observatory，and then
36、drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing(天体观察)with a blanket and telescope.Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 19 Plant a small garden. 20 Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature，so teach your children about
37、food and the wonder of growth.ALimit electronic devices while drivingBEncourage questions you dont know the answers to CIf you want to raise your healthy，wellbalanced childrenDIf you have the space，help your children plant a few vegetablesEIt will teach teamwork，pride in the community，and family tog
38、ethernessFIf your child is interested，encourage him to get involved in the communityGAllow yourself to think about it，and talk to your children about that wonder【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了让孩子融入自然的一些方法。.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)I used to be a very selfcentered person，but in the past two years I have really ch
39、anged.I have started to think about other people 21 I think about myself.I am happy that I am becoming a different person.I think my 22 started when I was at Palomar College.At first，I just wanted to get my 23 and be left alone.I thought I was smarter than everyone else，so I hardly ever 24 to anyone
40、 in my classes.By the end of my first semester(学期)，I was really 25 It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun.So I tried a(n) 26 I started asking people around me how they were doing，and if they were having trouble，I 27 to help.That was really a big step for me.By the end of
41、 the year，I had several new friends，and two of 28 are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new 29 ，however，came when I took a parttime job at a Vista Nursing Home.One old lady there who had Alzheimers disease became my 30 Every time I came into her room，she was so happy because she thoug
42、ht I was her daughter.Her real daughter never 31 her，so I took her place.She let me see that making others feel good make me feel good，too.When she died，I was 32 ，but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much better person today than I used to be，and I hope I will not 33 these experiences.They
43、have 34 me to care about other people more than about myself.I 35 who I am today，and I could not say that a few years ago.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了让我的态度由以自我为中心转变成关心他人的一些经历。21A.or BsinceCbefore Dunless22A.education BcareerCtour Dchange23A.interest Bdegree Cfriendship Dhomework24A.talked Bwrote Clied Dreport
44、ed25A.careful Bhappy Clonely Dcurious26A.game BdefenceCargument Dexperiment27A.dared Boffered Cargued Dhappened28A.us Bwhich Cthem Dwhom29A.luck Bhobby Chope Dattitude30A.friend Bpartner Cguide Dguest31A.limited Banswered Cvisited Dtrusted32A.useless Bhopeless Chomeless Dheartbroken33A.face Bforget
45、Cimprove Dremember34A.forced Btaught Cordered Dpreferred35A.like Bmiss Cwonder Dexpect.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)My act of kindness takes place in my neighbors yard.36._ involves their dog，which they do not feed very often and rarely，if ever，take for walks.37_ dogs life had been miserable until a cou
46、ple weeks ago，when I took notice of the dog and fed him.It was very cold outside in winter，38._his owners only left him in his dog house instead of 39._ (take) him inside.He was so thin.His food bowl was empty.I assumed he had been fed and already ate，but I still decided 40._(check) on the dog tomor
47、row just in case.The next day，I went to see the dog，41._I nicknamed Yuki，and there was still no food to be found in his bowl，I began to doubt his owner.However，I gave them a few more chances.I checked several times throughout the next two days，with the same result.I 42._(immediate) went to a store to buy some dog snacks and fed a couple to him.The dog must be very 43._(hunger); he jumped to the food and started to eat