综合测评Unit 3
本套试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。总分120分。考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)
第一节(共10个小题;每小题2.5分,满分25分)
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Sometimes two very different individuals(个人) become the best friends. For example, who could have thought that a spider would become friends with a pig? But in American writer E. B. White′s novel Charlotte′s Web, this is exactly what happens.
Wilbur the pig grows up in a barn(谷仓) and makes many friends, including a spider called Charlotte. One day a sheep tells Wilbur that he will finally be served up as dinner. But Charlotte decides to save her friend. To help Wilbur, Charlotte writes words like “terrific” “radiant” and “humble” on her web to praise Wilbur. This makes the farmer believe that he is too important to kill. Wilbur is saved, but Charlotte is so tired that she dies.
The book was first published in 1952. In over 60 years Charlotte has become one of the most famous spiders of all time. She teaches us about love and promise. “She is very, very loving under that ugly look,” said Peter F. Neumeyer, writer of The Annotated Charlotte′s Web.
The book′s success drew the attention of Hollywood film-makers. However, they wanted a happy ending. White was strongly against this idea and as a result the film, like the book, ends with Charlotte′s death.
Jen Doll, a reporter of The Atlantic, believes that “death is part of life”. She says this is one of the main messages of the book.
As Charlotte tells Wilbur, “You have been my friend. That in itself is a wonderful thing. I wove(织) my webs for you because I like you. After all, what′s a life, anyway? We′re born, we live a little while and then we die. A spider′s life can′t help being something of a mess(杂乱), with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a little. God knows anyone′s life can stand a little of that.” 1.Which of the following about the story is TRUE? A.It′s a good example of how differences make us different.
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B.It encourages children to love their family and friends. C.The farmer kills Wilbur as dinner.
D.Charlotte is loving and helpful although she is ugly.
2.What is the disagreement about Charlotte′s Web between Hollywood film-makers and White? A.How Charlotte makes friends with Wilbur. B.How to make Charlotte lovely. C.Whether Charlotte should die. D.Whether Wilbur should be killed. 3.In the last paragraph, Charlotte′s main message is that . A.life could be boring and troublesome B.friendship is more important than life C.dying for a good cause is worthwhile D.life is like a web
B
Clowns have been around for a long time. They not only make us laugh at the circus but they used to make the king and his followers laugh in court. The earliest of these fun-makers are called “fools”. In Greek and Roman times these fools dressed up like clowns do today with painted faces and funny costumes. They danced around the stage and did things to make people laugh as clowns do in circuses today. By medieval times every court had its fools. Fools wore bright colours and had bells on their shoes and their hats.
They were not really meant to be foolish and often they would say wise and sensible things to the king which nobody else was brave enough to say. The king never got cross with the fool as this was his job. He was meant to be both wise and foolish and try to make the situation in court less serious.
Of course people wanted to have their own kind of fool and shows developed in the 1500s in which fools (or Zanies) performed to make the crowd laugh. This kind of entertainment became so popular that it started a special kind of drama in Italy called Commedia dell′arte which gradually turned into our comedy programmes today. When you watch the antics of Charlie Chaplin or Rowan Atkinson, you are watching a kind of comedy that is directly descended from the fools of ancient Rome and Greece. 4.How do clowns entertain people?
A.By their clothes, make-up and the way they act. B.By their clothes, songs and the way they talk. C.By their amusing voices and gestures. D.By their amusing talk and gestures. 5.Where did fools first give performances?
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A.At fairs. B.In royal courts in Europe. C.In shows in ancient Greece and Rome. D.In different towns in Europe. 6.When did the Commedia dell′arte begin to develop? A.Before the fifth century. B.Around the tenth century. C.During the Middle Ages. D.In the sixteenth century.
C
I study English literature at university and have always been proud of Britain′s literary heritage(文学遗产). Some British authors that you may have heard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all over the world because their books have been translated into many different languages. In the UK, their novels are celebrated as some of the best that have ever been written. We say that these novels are “classic” because they are still read and enjoyed years after their publication.
I read classic novels not only because they are part of my university lessons but also because I enjoy them. They can teach you a lot about how people used to live and what society was like in the past. Novels like Hard Times by Charles Dickens remind us of the poverty in London during the Industrial Revolution while Jane Austen′s fiction shows us what family life was like in the 18th century.
Classic novels usually have memorable stories and interesting characters. One of my favourite books is Charles Dickens′ Great Expectations. It is about a boy called Pip who suddenly receives a lot of money from a mysterious supporter. As he grows up, his character changes: he becomes quite selfish and mean. Another important character is Miss Havisham. When she was young, her fiancé ran away on their wedding day. She lives in a dark house and still wears her wedding dress. She is a fascinating character, both sad and scary.
Reading classic novels enriches my knowledge and life experience. And it has become part of my life.
7. Why are some novels called “classic”?
A. They stand the test of time. B. They are taught at universities.
C. They are written by famous authors. D. They are translated into many languages. 8. Why is Hard Times mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. To introduce the university lessons.
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B. To remind people of the poverty in London. C. To let people know about what family life was like. D. To prove classic novels help people know the past. 9. What can we know about the character Miss Havisham?
A. She is selfish and mean. B. She lives an unhappy life.
C. She loves wedding dresses most. D. She becomes rich with others′ support. 10. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Why I like classic novels B. Why some novels are classic C. How to read classic novels D. How to teach classic novels 第二节(共5个小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to keep a relationship healthy and strong
Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you some advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
11 Do not hide things from them; do not lie. Don′t be afraid to say things that aren′t very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there′s no trust, there′s nothing there. So please be honest and they′ll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn′t just simply treating her or him nicely. There′s a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 12 Don′t just think about yourself; think about what your partner needs as well.
13 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed.
Make sure you have a good sense of humour with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, and joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it′s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 14 Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel, even if it′s something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 15 It′s important to communicate this to them, not keep it bottled up. A.Show them your personality.
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