英语选修九第一-第三单元综合测试.doc

1、第 1 页 共 9 页英语选修九第一-第三单元综合测试第一部分：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. Danny Ways jumping over the Great Wall and _ his own dream should be an inspiration to the youth in China.A. undertaking B. conductingC. performing D. accomplishing22. In many way

2、s Chinas rapid growth has been seen as a(n) _ to improve the cooperation with other countries.A. attempt B. motivation C. conception D. realization23. Mr. Smith said that he couldnt take part in the exploration.It doesnt matter _ or not he will take part in it.A. whether B. if C. either D. that24. I

3、 would appreciate _ if you could let me know in advance when the meeting will be held.A. that B. this C. it D. you25. She reckons that you should have _ minimum of three exercise classes a week to get any of _ benefits.A. a; 不填 B. 不填; theC. the; the D. a; the 26. The development of Chinas economy _

4、since the 80s of last century.A. had accelerated B. has been acceleratingC. is accelerating D. accelerated27. _! The light is still on.It doesnt matter. I wear rubber gloves.A. Look out B. Check outC. Go out D. Set out28. The shy girl felt _ when she made some mistakes in her performance.A. amazed B

5、. awkwardC. curious D. amused29. You look very happy, Jenny.So I am. Its fun _ to attend my brothers graduation ceremony.A. to take B. being takenC. taken D. taking30. The written record of our conversation doesnt _ what was actually said. There are a lot of mistakes.A. correspond with B. relate toC

6、. look into D. compare with31. _ they had taken adequate precautions, they wouldnt have lost so much.A. If B . Since C. Though D. When32. To care for wisdom and truth and the improvement of the soul is _ better than to seek money and honour and reputation.第 2 页 共 9 页A. pretty B. far C. fairly D. qui

7、te33. I heard that Mary won the prize of the ecology contest._ She was not interested in it at all.A. Youre kidding! B. So what?C. Why not? D. Not really.34. Nowadays, young people choose jobs for other reasons _ money.A. for B. except C. with D. besides 35. _ men have learned much from the behavior

8、 of animals is barely new.A. Those B. That C. What D. Whether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。Just before Christmas 1978, Kenneth was a passenger in a car as it drove through the Navajo Nation.The night was dark, and the driver, an elderly woman

9、, 36 and killed an eight-year-old boy.Later, when he saw how sad the boys family were, Kenneth made a(n) 37 . He would “do 38 it takes to make 39 happy at Christmastime.”A year later, at the age of 18, he was living with his mother and younger brother. They were 40 making ends meet on his low wages,

10、 but Kenneth bought a used Santa suit and went around 41 people as poor as himself to give candy and fruit for families even more needy.Just before midnight on Christmas Eve, he went knocking on doors of 42 houses in the poorest section of the Navajo Nation. Many of the darkened homes didnt have 43

11、.Some families were 44 to open their doors so late at night. “Its a man! He has a big bag!” he 45 a boy, holding up a lantern (灯笼) and watching 46 the curtains, tell his parents. Kenneth convinced them he was47 .At every opened door, he 48 candies, oranges, toys and so on. Many Navajo kids had never

12、 seen 49 before, so his old costume and store-bought beard didnt 50 them. It touched Kenneth that the kids were excited by so 51 .He 52 it up year after year, gathering more “elves (精灵)” to help him. His Christmas Eve 53 have grown into an annual Navajo feast with gifts of clothing, tools and toys f

13、or over 700 people. Kids who cant 54 it to the event because theyre sick or lack transportation get a 55 visit from Kenneth or one of his elves.“My grandfather taught me that you learn to be a man by sharing and by keeping promises,” he says.36. A. struck B. touched C. found D. stopped37. A. conclus

14、ion B. excuse C. promise D. effort38. A. whichever B. wherever C. however D. whatever39. A. the family B. children C. brothers D. his mother40. A. probably B. almost C. hardly D. nearly41. A. suggesting B. persuading C. requiring D. calling42. A. old B. big C. bright D. lonely43. A. electricity B. f

15、ood C. doors D. windows44. A. happy B. angry C. afraid D. eager 第 3 页 共 9 页45. A. thought B. hoped C. let D. heard46. A. out for B. from behind C. from under D. out of 47. A. gentle B. generous C. harmless D. helpful 48. A. reached for B. put down C. picked out D. handed out49. A. Kenneth B. candies

16、 C. elves D. Santa Claus 50. A. disappoint B. satisfy C. attract D. please 51. A. much B. big C. little D. many 52. A. held B. kept C. gave D. took 53. A. gifts B. experiences C. excitements D. visits 54. A. make B. do C. get D. have 55. A. usual B. personal C. normal D. formal 第二部分： 阅读理解 （共 20 小题;

17、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。AIbrahim became disabled after contracting polio （小儿麻痹症） when he was three years old. At first his parents, like many other parents of disabled children in Niger, did not want to send him to school. They were worried he would be laughed at by his

18、 classmates. Despite his disability, and his parents doubts, Ibrahim was determined to go to school. “When I was eight,” Ibrahim says, “other kids of my age were going to school while I stayed at home. I did not like that. So, I pestered（缠着） my parents until they finally let me go to school.”Ibrahim

19、s parents sent him to a private school nearby. Although the journey to and from school was a short one, it still wasnt easy for Ibrahim. He had to use his hands to help him move along, protecting them with plastic slippers. But at least he was getting an education.However, after only a year in schoo

20、l, Ibrahims education was interrupted when his parents separated. His mother did not have the means to continue paying for his tuition （学费）.In 2007, Ibrahim received some money to be fitted with a leg brace (支架), corrective shoes and his first pair of crutches (拐杖). Now that he was more mobile than

21、before, the most important thing for him was to find a way to go back to school. “I wanted to start school again last October,” Ibrahim says. “After my mother told me she could not afford it, I went to visit some of my relatives for support. And I collected 5,000 francs CFA (US $8) to pay my tuition

22、 for half a year. I will find the rest of the money somehow.”Ibrahim attends a school in which he is the only disabled student. According to his teacher, he is among the top five students in a class of 55. 56. Why did Ibrahims parents prefer Ibrahim to stay at home? A. There was a lot of housework f

23、or him to do. B. They had no money to pay for his tuition. C. There were not enough schools in the country. D. They were afraid the students would make fun of him. 57. How did Ibrahim go to school before his parents separated? A. He went to school on his wheelchair. B. He went to school on his paren

24、ts bicycle. C. He walked to school with the support of his hands.第 4 页 共 9 页D. He walked to school using a pair of crutches.58. Ibrahims education was interrupted because of his _. A. parents doubts B. lack of tuition C. physical disability D. terrible mood 59. The best title for the passage might b

25、e _.A. A long way to go B. Determined to learnC. The only disabled student D. I did not like thatBA huge shire horse (夏尔马) in Australia has been declared the biggest horse in the world by its owner, beating the current Guinness World Record by several inches.The giant five-year-old, from Pakenham, S

26、.E. Australia, measures an amazing 20.1 hands, or 2.057m tall. He weighs over 1.3 tons (1,300kg) about the same as a small car and is still growing.His owner, horse trainer Jane Greenman, 47, says the only time the horse runs is when there is food on offer. “He eats an incredible amount. I would hat

27、e to run a team of eight horses his size it would send you broke (破产的),” she says.The massive horse, whose name is Noddy, was born in Australia with parents imported from England. Noddys grandfather, Ladbrooke Edward (UK) was the worlds tallest horse during the 1980s. But Jane had no idea that the h

28、orse she raised from the age of six months would grow this big. Noddy immediately began to rocket and soon overtook (超过) both his parents in size. Although she says that she is not interested in the Guinness Book of World Records, Jane has carried out her own research and is sure that Noddy comes to

29、p. “The nearest is a horse in Texas, at 20 hands,” says Jane. “Noddy is already an inch taller than that. The scary thing is he still hasnt finished shire horses arent fully grown until theyre about six or seven.”Jane has said that Noddy could be sold overseas, possibly even fetching a record price

30、to match his height. She is unwilling to sell, but to cover the high cost of keeping him, she needs to put him to work. “He needs a job. Its very hard to find jobs for such a big horse in Australia. I wish he could stay here but Ive tried everywhere,” she says regretfully. “I just want people to enj

31、oy this beautiful animal as much as I do.”60. The underlined word “rocket” in Paragraph 4 probably means _.A. walk around B. eat a lotC. grow fast D. look strong61. Which of the following is a big problem for the horses owner?A. She doesnt know how to apply for the Guinness World Record.B. She has t

32、o support eight big horses at the same time.C. Another horse in Texas is growing even faster than hers.D. There is not enough money to cover the cost of raising her horse.62. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. Noddy must be as powerful as a small carB. Noddys growth can be genetically exp

33、lained第 5 页 共 9 页C. many people are willing to buy NoddyD. no job will be available for Noddy at all63. What would be the best title for this passage?A. New world record for the biggest horseB. Jane Greenman becomes famous for her horseC. Large size means no job for a big horseD. Shire horses tend t

34、o grow bigger than othersCNO PLANS FOR THE HOLIDAYS?Special Story Time for All Lower Primary PupilsSCHOOL LIBRARYREADING ROOM2 pm - 3 pmJune 6Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famous New Kids Next Block series.FREE ADMISSIONJOIN THE GEOGRAPHYCLUBS TWILIGHT CRUISE (黄昏巡游)June 19

35、, 5 pm - 8 pmView Singapores wonderful skyline by night.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island).Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.HURRY! VACANCIES (空缺) ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SIGN UP.*Get your consent forms (同意书) from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment ($

36、20) by 30 May.*If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority (优先权) will be given to Geography Club members.LEARN HOW TO PLAY THEGUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!Venue: Music RoomTime: 9 am - 12 pmDates: June 6, 13, 20, 27Instructor: Miss S Katsumi from JapanFees: $40 for 4 lessons*($20

37、 for members of the school band and school choir)Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.It is compulsory for students who sign up to attend ALL four lessons.第 6 页 共 9 页64. A pupil who prefers not to spend any money can go for _.A. the cruise B. story timeC. the school choir D. the guita

38、r lessons65. Who will conduct the guitar lessons?A. The band instructor. B. The choir mistress.C. An invited guest. D. Mr. Stephen Keene.66. To go for the cruise, pupils need to _.A. be Geography Club members B. pay $30C. know how to swim D. have some forms filled67. If a pupil is going away for the

39、 holidays with his / her family from June 1 to June 7, he / she can still go for _.A. the cruise B. story timeC. the school band D. the guitar lessonsDRecently, online high schools in America have sparked （激发） a debate about whether or not taxpayers money should be used to support online education.

40、Online schools receive the same amount of funding as all other public schools, even though they dont have to pay for rent or school equipment. States should use their educational funds to improve education at real schools, not to support online programs.Some students only use online classes to suppl

41、ement their school work. They benefit from the social experience of a traditional high school, while still taking online courses.However, about 90 thousand students in America receive their education only from online schools. 50 thousand of these students take courses at Florida Virtual School, the

42、largest online school in the country. While this method of schooling helps students who live in remote regions, most school systems are upset that they are losing more students each year to these online programs. Although online learning allows children to work at their own pace, these online school

43、s have only one teacher per several hundred students. Often, teachers cant give struggling students the help they need as they are unable to talk face-to-face with them, to find exactly what theyre having difficulty with. Additionally, even though online schooling accommodates（顾及） students who live

44、in more remote states, students in online programs may suffer in social situations because they will not learn valuable communication skills from their schooling. Similar to students who are home schooled, those who take only online classes wont learn social etiquette（礼节）, and will be treated differ

45、ently by their peers （同龄人）. Online schooling might be useful for places where there are not enough students for a real school, such as agricultural regions, but states should only spend taxpayers money on online schools in extreme cases.68. What is the passage mainly about? A. Whether students shoul

46、d study at online schools. B. Whether online schools should be allowed to exist.C. Whether taxpayers should pay for online schools.D. Whether traditional schools should be replaced.第 7 页 共 9 页69. According to the passage, online schooling _.A. is helpful to students living in remote regionsB. allows

47、 students to work togetherC. makes it possible for students to get immediate helpD. develops students critical thinking70. According to Paragraph 5, the author worries that students at online schools _.A. might lose interest in learning B. would play online games C. could not receive teachers help D. could not become fully developed 71. What