2024.9 U1单元测
一． 完型填空
Tom worked hard in an office. But it seemed that there was little change in his life. He was unhappy and didn’t want to improve himself any more. His father, Joe, knew this and decided to have a talk with l .
One day, Tom and his father went for a walk after dinner. 2 they were walking along a river. Tom said, " Dad, you always tell me to learn something new.To be 3 , don`t want to make any change."Joe looked in the river, saw a dead fish and 4 it.
"Tom, what is that over there "
" It's a dead fish.”
"What is the fish doing ”
" It's moving down with the running water."
"But the fish is dead. 5 can it be moving " asked Joe.
" It's moving as the river is moving."Joe turned to his son and said, "Life is 6
the river. It's always moving and always changing. Some people don't want to change, but their life is always changing whether they like it or not. A dead fish only moves along the river, while a living fish can control its journey. What's your choice if you want to live a 7 life "
This made Tom 8 his aunt who had already stopped learning and developing. And she just staved the way she used to be, living like a dead fish.
Guided by his 9 ,Tom understood what she said. He didn't want to become a person like his aunt. So he made up ms mind to 10 learning and developing himself.
1.A. you B. me C. her D. him
2.A. Once B. While C. After D. Before
3.A. honest B. happy C. quiet D. patient
4.A. put off B. laughed at C. got to D. pointed at
5.A. Who B. Which C. How D. When
6.A. in B. over C. like D. by
7.A. worse B. harder C. greener D. better
8.A. give up B. think of C. wait for D. hear from
9.A. aunt B. father C. uncle D. friend
10.A. continue B. finish C. avoid D. stop
阅读理解
A
Sometimes we make friends with unexpected (料想不到的) people. For example，who would have thought that a spider would make friends with a pig But in E.B White's classic novel Charlotte s Web, this is exactly what happens.
In the story, Wilbur is an unlucky pig. When he is born, he is so small that the
farmer decides to end the pig’s life. Luckily, the farmer's daughter stops him from killing Wilbur and decides to raise the pig in a barnyard (仓院).
Wilbur grows day by day and makes many friends in the barnyard, the spider. Charlotte is one of them. However, one day a sheep,tells Wilbur that he will be served up as dinner. But, Charlotte has decided to save her friend from this danger. By making words such as "famous pig" in her web (网), she makes the farmer believe that Wilbur is some kind of amazing animal, too important to kill. After Wilbur is saved, Charlotte is so tired that she finally dies.
Actually, the writer makes a spider the hero of the book. Many people are afraid of animals like spiders. But Charlotte does everything in her power to keep Wilbur alive. It shows how a strong friendship can last through the worst possible time.
11. What was Charlotte according to the passage
A.spider. B.pig C.sheep D.woman
12. How did Charlotte save his friend from danger
A. She decided to raise the pig.
B. She made amazing words in her web.
C. She used her power to kill the farmer.
D. She told the farmer the pig is not too important.
13. Which of the following is right according to the passage
A. People are not afraid when they make friends with spiders.
B. A real friend is the one who helps you when you are in trouble.
C. Charlotte does her best to save Wilbur because he is really amazing
D. We'd better make friends with unexpected people for they can help us.
14. Which of the following shows the right order of the events
① Charlotte dies for Wilbur.
② Wilbur's owner wants to kill Wilbur for he is small.
③ Farmer's daughter feeds Wilbur in a barnyard.
④ Wilbur makes friends with so many animals.
⑤ The sheep hears that Wilbur will be killed for his dinner.
⑥Charlotte tries to save Wilbur.
A.②③⑤④⑥① B.⑤③⑥②④①
C.②③④⑤⑥① D.①⑥③④②⑤
15. What is the purpose ot the passage
A. To encourage people to make friends with animals.
B. To tell us a true story about a pair of unusual friends.
C. To describe now a spider makes friends with a pig.
D. To give us a simple introduction about Charlotte’s web
B
On March 3rd.2022, the "Touching China" 202l Award Ceremony (颁奖盛典) went on the air on CCTV-l. Jiang Mengnan a girl from Hunan Province got the award of "Person Touching China".
Born in a teacher's family in Yizhang county in 1992, Jiang's world has been silent since she was 6 months old. However, when Jiang got a little older, her parents began showing her now to understand people by reading lips (唇). It was a slow and hard process, but her parents did not give up, and soon Jiang began to speak.
When she was old enough. Jiang went to an excellent primary school. She said it was difficult at first. During lessons, teachers, would often write on the blackboard with their backs to the students. She had to copy down everything on the blackboard and study alone after class to keen up with her classmates.
In 2011, she entered Jilin University in Changchun, Jilin province. After graduating in 2015, she became a researcher at the university, studying pharmacy (药剂学）.Three years later, Jiang got her master degree and was accepted as a PhD
Candidate (博士候选人) at Tsinghua university’s school of Lite sciences.
“I’ve received so much help from others over the years. For me, the best way to pay them back is to do something good for society, ”she said. “Because of my hearing problem, I couldn't be a doctor. So I chose pharmacy. I want to help with people’s pain and help them get well.”
“I want to continue my research in pharmacy and try to make a difference to our society,”she added “ I also hope I can help more people who have the same experiences as me.
16. Jiang Mengnan lost her hearing .
A. when she was born B. when she was r months old
C. when she went to primary school D. six months after she was born
17. It was difficult for Jiang at first in the primary school because
A. she couldn't talk with others
B. she couldn't keep up with her classmates
C. sometimes she couldn't see the teachers' lips
D. she couldn't understand the teachers* lips
18. Jiang became a PhD candidate at Tsinghua University's School of Life Sciences.
A.2012 B.2015 C.2018 D.2021
19. What can we learn from Jiang's story
A. It is never too late to learn. B. One tree can't make a forest.
Nothing is impossible if we try our pest. D.Practice makes perfect.
20. What is the best title of the story
A. a Girl Dreams Big. B. a Girl Touches Chia
C. a Girl Has a Helpful Choice D. a Girl Has a Big Heart
C
In the America, Asia, and Africa there's a special kind of forest called the cloud forest. Cloud forests can be found in the clouds on the mountains.
Like rainforests, cloud forests experience rainfall, but they also catch water straight from the air. Water condenses (凝结). You will hear the drop of water even if it's not raining.The water caught is clear and unpolluted and it runs through the ground into rivers.
Some people call cloud forests water towers because they are so important in providing water for nearby villages and cities. but it's not just humans who depend on cloud forests. They are also home to a lot of animals and plants.
Cloud forests are very special, But they face problems. Local poor people clear the forests so that they can grow crops. They also hunt endangered animals for meat and cut down trees to heat their homes and cook. Farmers convert (改造) the land so
that they can grow fruits, and coffee beans.
Once cloud forests are cleared, the harm can be irreversible(小可逆转的).Many species which are important to the ecosystem (生态系统) goes away.
Cloud forests are very valuable.With laws to protect them. we might be able to save them before it s too late.
The water of cloud forests doesn’t come from
the rain B.the air C.rivers D.clouds
22. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about
A. The meanings of cloud forests. B. The problems of cloud forests.
C. The advantages of cloud forests. D. The importance of cloud forests
23. From Paragraph 4, we know
A. people are trying to save the cloud forests
B. people are doing harms to the cloud forests
farmers are making better uses of cloud forests
D. farmers are turning the cloud forests into green land
24. What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage
A. To ask people to protect cloud forests.
B. To tell people cloud forests are valuable.
C. To make people know more about forests.
D.To encourage people to walk close to nature.
25. What is the best title of the passage
A. Forest, Animals' Home B.Cloud Forests in Danger
C. a Special Kind of Forest D.Better Late Than Never
四．语法填空。
Anna lost her arms in a car accident when she was a child. What was worse, she lost her parents 26 the age of twenty. Her elder sister, who was ten years 27 (old) than her, wanted to take care of her. However, Anna refused 3. (live) with her sister, saying that she would like to take care of herself. She managed to enter college and 28 (study) very hard. Four years later, she graduated and found a job. Once she wrote in her diary, “I am quite lucky. I lost my arms, 29 I still have my legs ”.
Anna chose to face her misfortune in an active way instead of 30. (feel) sad every day, she decided not to let it hold her back. She has taught us a good lesson. When something bad happens to us, we have two 31. (choice). One is to complain,and 32. other is to face it bravely. If we choose to run away, it will follow 33. (we) wherever we go. If we decide to be strong, new hopes will come. So choose a better one 34 (wise).
五．句子填空。
1. Can you tell me some of the (attract) in the cities
2. An encyclopedia often (consist) of a number of books.
3. His new book will be ( publish) next month.
4. Our city welcomes (visit) from anywhere.
5. Beethoven was one of the greatest (musician) in the 19th century.
6. My father caught a big fish this morning, but I caught a (big) one. I feel great.
7. Trees are greatly (use) to man.
8. The bag fell off the truck and (break) open.
9. (science) are studying the photography of Mars for sign of life.
10. We saw some priceless (paint) at the museum.
