1、优质文档优质文档综合检测( 二)Unit 2 Getting a job(满分：120 分；时间 100 分钟)Part Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)1The computer was used in teaching.As a result，not only _，but students became more interested in the lessons.Asaved was teachers energyBwas teachers energy savedCteachers energy was savedDwa
2、s saved teachers energy2There was never any time for Kate to feel lonely， _ she was an only child.Aever since Bnow thatCeven though Deven as3Weve just moved into a bigger house and theres a lot to do.Lets _it.Akeep up with Bdo away withCget down to Dlook forward to4I didnt go early，_I didnt get a go
3、od seat.Auntil Bso thatCbecause Dbefore5Could I _the boy to you，please?Certainly.Ainstruct BintroduceCinstruction Dintroduction6(2013岳阳高三调研 )We should work hard _we couldnt finish the work in time.Aso BthereforeClest Dotherwise7The Science Museum，_we visited during a recent trip to 优质文档优质文档Britain，i
4、s one of Londons tourist attractions.Awhich BthatCwhat Dwhere8(2013天津高考 )It was not until near the end of the letter _ she mentioned her own plan.Athat BwhereCwhy Dwhen9In many countries in the world，breakfast is snack _a meal，but the traditional English breakfast is a full meal.Arather than Bmore t
5、hanCother than Dless than10Only when _possible to settle the problem.Adoes the chief editor come will it beBthe chief editor comes will it beChas the chief editor come will it be Dthe chief editor comes it will be11(2013福建高考 )The famous musician，as well as his students，_ to perform at the opening ce
6、remony of the 2012 Taipei Flower Expo.Awere invited Bwas invitedChave been invited Dhas been invited12Im familiar _this city so I dont lose my way.Afor BonCwith Dat13How long do you think it is _Mr Shao came to this school?For about three years.Awhen BsinceCbefore Dafter14_his high social status，it
7、is really hard for us to _his joining us in going west to teach children there.AConsidered；prevent from优质文档优质文档BConsidering；opposeCTo consider；persuadeDBeing considered ；object to15(2013上海高考 )They promised to develop a software package by the end of this year， _they might have.Ahowever difficult Bho
8、w difficultCwhatever difficulty Dwhat difficultySection B (18 marks)A 25 year old student from Hubei was admitted into Tsinghua University，Chinas most famous university，after an eight year struggle.Li Jun comes from a poor family in a small village of Hubei Province.He first _16_going to college in
9、the year 2000 when he was admitted by a local school after _17_from a secondary technical school at 17.As a _18_art student，he passed the exam again the next year but dropped out of school due to economic pressure in September 2002.Life seemed _19_but Li didnt give in.He earned a living by working p
10、art time in Wuhans art rooms and tutoring students.But he never lost sight of his lifelong dream of _20_the Academy of Arts & Design of Tsinghua University.Li applied for the college entrance examination for five continuous years from 2003._21_，he missed making the cut one mark last year.In 2008，his
11、 fifth try，Lis efforts _22_.He finished the qualifying exam in his province and was finally admitted as a sculpture major into Tsinghua University.Every year，Li took art courses in Beijing and took exams from December to March.He then took cultural courses in his school till June.The rest of the yea
12、r he spent on _23_work.Li said he hadnt asked for any money from his family since he graduated from the technical secondary school.Li said the reason he maintained for eight years was that he wanted to change his _24_through knowledge._25_by his contribution，Li Juns university funded him 9,000 yuan
13、out of his tuition fees of 11,450 yuan.An eight year struggle may have come to an end for Li Jun，but a new _26_has now begun.Li said he would not worry about repaying loans at present.He wants to study well and _27_more scholarships.16A.talked of Btold of Cdreamt of Dknew of优质文档优质文档17A.learning Bsep
14、aratingCdating Dgraduating18A.gifted BsurprisedCinterested Deasy going19A.unfair BhardCpractical Dbusy20A.entering BvisitingCsupporting Dpursuing21A.Instead BAt timesCHowever DBesides22A.took off Bpaid offCgave off Dsent off23A.full time Bpart timeCout of door Dall24A.plan BidealCfate Dopinion25A.En
15、couraged BInfluencedCAccused DImpressed26A.challenge BlifeCcase Drelationship27A.spend BwinCcare DuseSection C (12 marks)As a child I was always counseled by parents and teachers to study hard，work diligently and get good grades.Of course 28 goes without saying that the “good jobs” were well payed j
16、obs and all of us had to aim for those.No one ever asked us what actually wanted to do.It was all about working hard，studying ，then getting a job and making money.All I wanted to do was reading novels and writing them， 29 creative writing is not something that is encouraged.It does not ensure a five
17、 figure salary.I 优质文档优质文档was brainwashed all 30 school to become a doctor and even pushed into taking science in high school.I know many people 31 sing well，are wonderful painters of the most awesome cooks 32 were not allowed to pursue their talents as a vocation.Their true purposes，their 33 vocatio
18、n are forgotten.A true vocation is something that is sheer joy.It sets the soul on fire.It is a pleasure to watch a person who is motivated by his 34 self.I once had the pleasure of watching a few young people singing and playing 35 guitar on a hillside.The pure joy on their faces and in the music t
19、hey made was wonderful.Part Reading Comprehension (30 marks)AEveryone has dreams，but few believe they can actually achieve them.However，some people achieve their dreams while others live lives of regret.Some are inspired and follow through，while others delay or give up entirely on their dreams in ex
20、change for whatever excuses they comfort themselves with.Here are three simple steps you can take to help you realize your dreams：1Motivations.Everyone has their own motivations for their dreams.Consider what motivates you to achieve your goals.It could be financial freedom，more free time，or a secon
21、d home in the Caribbean.Whatever it is，remind yourself of it on a daily basis.For example，having pictures of your dream Caribbean home hung on the fridge or in your work space will remind you of your dream and refresh your mind with motivation.2Planning. Although developing a systematic plan is nece
22、ssary if you want to achieve your goals，many people overlook (忽视) this process and then wonder why they arent moving forward toward their goals.Be sure to take the time to plan your path for greater success!Once you have a broad plan，you must allow for all the details.Put it down on paper， even if i
23、ts an emotional or psychological life goal，and determine the necessary steps to make that goal a reality.Then put a time frame on it.Put_all_excuses_aside_with_a_finite_deadline_for_each_step.Be realistic of your own competencies (能力)Creating a practical plan with a 优质文档优质文档deadline will bring your
24、dreams to life.Setting definable little goals to achieve on the way to your desired large goal will enable you to follow your plan through to success.3Action：No dream or goal can be achieved without action.If youve developed your plan as recommended，you will see that there are a number of little ste
25、ps you must take on a daily basis that will further you on your path to your ultimate (最终的 )goal.36Why do some people feel regret in their life?AThey dont believe in themselves.BThey fail to achieve their dreams.CThey lack courage and determination.DThey lack great ambitions to succeed.37The purpose
26、 of writing the article is _.Ato offer tips on how to make plansBto instruct readers how to take actionCto tell readers to live lives to the fullestDto tell readers how to realize their dreams38You are advised to hang a picture on the fridge in order to _.Amake yourself motivated by your goalBkeep y
27、our mind off your dreamed relaxCremind yourself of the possible obstaclesDdecorate your home with colorful pictures39A lot of people dont make much progress because _.Athey dont have a definite goalBthey dont make a plan in advanceCthey dont want to make effortsDthey dont care about the process40Wha
28、t does the author mean by saying “Put all excuses aside with a finite deadline for each step.”？AActions speak louder than words.BIt is really difficult to meet a deadline.优质文档优质文档CMake sure you reach the goal as planned.DDont worry too much about the deadline.BAn increase in students applying to stu
29、dy economics at university is being attributed to (归因于)the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January，according to UCAS，the Universities and Colleges Admissions
30、Service.A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at Alevel were also up.Professor John Beath，the president of the society and a leading lecturer at St Andrews University，said his first year lectureswhich are open to students from all departmentswere drawing crowds
31、 of 400，rather than the usual 250.“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors，who would like to learn something about it.One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasnt traditionally done， ” he added.University ap
32、plications rose 7% last year，but there were rises above average in several subjects.Nursing saw a 15% jump，with peoples renewed interest in careers in the pubic sector (部门) ， which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should d
33、o more to teach pupils about financial matters，and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on，although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.Zack Hocking，the head of Child Trust Funds，said ：“Its possible that one good thing to a
34、rise from the downturn will be a generation thats financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”41Professor John Beaths lectures are _.Agiven in a traditional wayBconnected with the present situationCopen to both students and their parents优质文档优质文档
35、Dwarmly received by economists42Careers in the public sector are more attractive because of their _.Agreater stability Bhigher payCfewer applications Dbetter reputation43In the opinion of most parents，_.Aeconomics should be the focus of school teachingBmore students should be admitted to universitie
36、sCthe teaching of financial matters should be strengthenedDchildren should solve financial problems themselves44According to Hocking，the global economic crisis might make the youngsters _.Awiser in money managementBhave access to better equipmentCconfident about their future careersDget jobs in Chil
37、d Trust Funds45Whats the main idea of the text?AUniversities have received more applications.BEconomics is attracting an increasing number of students.CCollege students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty.DParents are concerned with childrens subject selection.CTyping is fast becoming an importa
38、nt skill.Having your students able to use this skill is very important.Doing the following activities for just 20 minutes per day will give your students the finger strength and keyboard knowledge they need.Doing these exercises can be combined with their learning programmes.Step 1：Knitting：Introduc
39、e your students to the art of knitting.You can try various styles until you find the one that best suits your students ability.Finger knitting is a great way to start！It helps students improve finger strength.The more practice the fingers get，the stronger they will become.Step 2：Keyboard games：The I
40、nternet is full of interesting web based software to help your students become familiar with the keyboard.Students from as 优质文档优质文档young as 4 years old can practice finger placement and letter sounds from the keyboard of your home computer.Step 3：Piano practice：For students who are interested in mus
41、ic，piano programmes are a fabulous way to help your students use a computer keyboard.Finger strength and coordination are made stronger with this type of activity.Step 4：Clay modeling：Many children gain a lot of practice through making clay models.The creative nature of this activity is attractive t
42、o children.This helps keep fingers strong and supple (灵活的) Step 5：Lego (拼装玩具 ) building：The fine motor skills and finger coordination of this activity help typing.Fingers become strong when pulling apart little Lego pieces time and time again.The fun nature of this activity helps build strength in f
43、ingers and helps students typing abilities.46The following steps strengthen the fingers except_.AStep 4 BStep 3CStep 2 DStep 147According to the passage，to develop your students finger coordination ability， you can _.Amake them play with clay modelsBmake them play computer gamesChave them practice p
44、laying the pianoDintroduce them to the art of knitting48The author has written this passage mainly to _.Aintroduce five ways to entertain childrenBhelp teachers to train their students to typeChelp parents teach their children how to typeDtell readers that typing is very important today49The underli
45、ned word “fabulous” in Step 3 probably refers to _.Aeasy Bbad Cdifficult Dexcellent50If your students do above activities ，_.Atheir typing programmes will be more successful优质文档优质文档Btyping can be easily learned in 20 minutes in a dayCthey will gain a lot of practice through playing with clay modelsD
46、they will become beaten at playing computer gamesPart Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks)It is December thirty first，the time when the old year dies and the New Year is born.Many Americans have parties at home and invite all their friends.Many of these events are noisy.People shout and sing.They
47、often blow on small noisemakers when the New Year arrives at midnight.They kiss their husband or wife or the person they are with.They dance to music.Other Americans spend a quiet evening at home.They drink Champagne at midnight to welcome the New Year.Some people drink too much alcohol at New Years
48、 Eve celebrations.This can lead to tragic results if a person drinks too much and then drives a car.The National Safety Council says hundreds of people die in road accidents during the holiday.In recent years，the danger of accidents has resulted in a new tradition called the “designated driver”One person
