Unit 5 Period Ⅱ　Warming UpReading 学业分层测评9

1、学业分层测评(九).单词拼写1His (坦率直言的) remarks made him an easy target for the opposition.2Lack of education is an (障碍) of success.3We should submit our plans to the council for (批准)4She was asked to (叙述) the details of the conversation to the court.5She has a (偏见) against modern music.6There seems to be a (矛盾)

2、 between her word and action.7Such (慷慨的) actions stamp him as a man of honour.8No one dared to speak out against the (不公平)9Rose is a woman who (拥有) a rare intelligence.10The company has achieved a (第一的) position in the electronics field.【答案】1.outspoken2.obstacle3.approval4recount5.prejudice6.contrad

3、iction7generous8.injustice9.possesses10.premier.阅读理解Among the most popular books being written today are those which are usually classified as science fiction.Hundreds of titles are published every year and are read by all kinds of people.Furthermore, some of the most successful films of recent year

4、s have been based on science fiction stories.It is often thought that science fiction is a fairly new development in literature, but its ancestors can be found in books written hundreds of years ago.These books were often concerned with the presentation of some forms of ideal society, a theme which

5、is still often found in modern stories.Most of the classics of science fiction, however, have been written within the last one hundred years.Books by writers, such as Jules Verne and HG.Wells, to mention just two wellknown authors, have been translated into many languages.In an age where science fac

6、t frequently overtakes(超过)science fiction, the writers may find it difficult to keep ahead of scientific advances.Those who are sufficiently clearsighted to see the way we are going, however, may provide a valuable lesson on how to deal with the problems which society will inevitably face as it trie

7、s to master its new technology and come to terms with a continually changing view of the world.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了科幻小说的起源、发展现状等有关情况。1Science fiction appeared Afew years agoBwithin the last one hundred yearsChundreds of years agoDthousands of years ago【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段“.but its ancestors can be found in book

8、s written hundreds of years ago”，可知科幻小说出现于几百年前。【答案】C2Which of the following is NOT likely to be reflected in modern science fiction? ASpace adventure.BPrediction of technical development.CThe human mind.DImagination of the world in which we could live.【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段可知已经很发达的人类太空科技不可能再出现于科幻小说中，故选A。【

9、答案】A3From the article we get the impression that science fiction Ais a fairly new development in literatureBis popular with peopleCdescribes things that happen in developed countriesDreflects the technical advances in the past【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段可知科幻小说很受各个层次的人们的欢迎，许多成功的电影也是建立在科幻小说基础上的。故选B。【答案】B4Which of

10、the following statements is TRUE? AScience fiction often overtakes science fact.BWriters may find it easy to keep ahead of scientific advances.CScience fiction is based on successful films.DThe writer who can see clearly the way we are going will give us valuable instructions.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段第一、二两句可

11、知A、B错误；根据第一段最后一句可知C错误；根据最后一段最后一句可知目光敏锐的科幻小说作者总能给我们提供一些有价值的指导，故D正确。【答案】D.阅读填句Watching a sporting event with family and friends under the sun is a great experience in summer. 1 In the United States, heat exposure led to 8，000 deaths between 1991 and 2019. Luckily, a little prevention can go a long way

12、 towards making sure of an enjoyable day.Know the dangerHeatrelated illnesses do not require recordbreaking temperatures to occur. 2 The bodys temperature can reach 106 or 107 degrees Fahrenheit on a 90degree day, creating a potentially deadly situation. Factors such as age, weight or a medical cond

13、ition can influence people.Drink plenty of water 3 Sweating is your bodys key way to keep cool，so drink water to stay well hydrated(含水的) before you feel thirsty. A cool beer may sound perfect on a hot day，but drink responsibly. Alcohol stops the bodys cooling system and causes you to go to the bathr

14、oom frequently. 4 Wear lightcolored and loosely fitting clothing，so air can go around your body and help keep you cool. A hat is a must to help you keep cool, since your head contains many blood vessels(血管), and sun block(防晒乳) is always a good idea.Take actionWhat should you do if you are suffering

15、from the heat while watching your favorite event?Get up and go. It is a simple piece of advice，but could make the difference between a quick recovery and something more severe that requires medical attention. The ideal thing is to move yourself from the position youre in to an area that is a little

16、cooler. 5 ADress for the occasionBWeatherrelated causesCIn hot weather, it is essential to stay hydrated.DYou may miss a little of the action，but it beats missing a lot.EBut when you add sun exposure to the crowds，the results can be deadly.FIt is also important to take advantage of services the equi

17、pment provides.GTemperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be dangerous.【答案】15EGCAD.完形填空Dear God，I am really eager to share my thoughts and feelings with you. Now that I am no longer young，I have friends whose 1 have passed away. I have heard these sons and daughters say they never fully

18、appreciated their mothers until it was 2 late to tell them.I am 3 with the dear mother who is 4 alive. I appreciate her more each day. My mother does not change, 5 I do. As I grow older and 6 ， I realize what an extraordinary person she is. How sad that I am unable to speak these words in her 7 ， bu

19、t they 8 easily from my pen.How does a daughter begin to 9 her mother for life itself? For the love, patience and just plain hard work that go into 10 a child? For running after a toddler (学步的小孩)，for understanding a moody 11 ， for tolerating a college student who seems to know 12 ？ For waiting for t

20、he day when a daughter 13 who her mother really is?How does a(n) 14 woman thank a mother for continuing to be a mother? For being ready with 15 (when asked) or remaining silent when it is most 16 ？ For not saying：“I told you so”，when she could have said these words 17 of times? For being essentially

21、 herselfloving，thoughtful, patient, and forgiving?I dont know how, dear God, except to bless her as richly as she 18 and to help me live up to the 19 she has set. I pray that I will look as 20 in the eyes of my children as my mother looks in mine.A daughter【语篇解读】本文是一封女儿写给上帝的信。古人云：树欲静而风不止，子欲养而亲不待。趁母亲

22、还健在，抓住这个机会，好好感谢一下我们伟大的母亲吧！1A.fathersBmothersCsisters Dgrandmothers【解析】句意：现在我已不再年轻，我有一些朋友，他们的母亲已经过世了。与下文中“.they never fully appreciated their mothers”相呼应可知，此处表示他们的母亲去世了。【答案】B2A.too BratherCmuch Dvery【解析】句意：我听我这些朋友们讲他们从来没有真正好好地谢谢他们的母亲，结果他们想这样做的时候，已经来不及了。与本句中“never fully appreciated their mothers”形成呼应，

23、并根据固定搭配：too.to意为“太而不能”可知，此处表示遗憾。【答案】A3A.happy BpleasedCblessed Dcontent【解析】句意：值得庆幸的是，我的母亲还健在。与上文提到有些朋友的母亲“have passed away”形成对比，并与本句中“the dear mother”形成呼应可知，作者是幸运的。happy意为“开心的，幸福的”；pleased意为“高兴的”；blessed意为“被祝福的”；content意为“满意的”。【答案】C4A.yet BevenCever Dstill【解析】与上文提到的朋友的母亲“have passed away”形成对比可知，此处表示

24、母亲还健在。yet意为“还没有”，经常用于否定句；even意为“甚至”；ever意为“曾经”；still意为“仍旧”，与本句中“the dear mother”形成呼应可知，此处表示仍旧健在。【答案】D5A.so BbutCor Das【解析】句意：我的妈妈始终如一，但我却变了。根据本句的句意可知，两句之间的逻辑关系为转折。so意为“因此”；but意为“但是”；or意为“或者，否则”；as意为“因为，尽管，随着”。【答案】B6A.weaker BwiserChealthier Dslower【解析】句意：随着年岁增长和心智成熟，我逐渐意识到妈妈是多么了不起的一个人！与本句中“realize”相

25、呼应可知，此处表示随着人生阅历增加，心智更加成熟。weaker意为“更加虚弱的”；wiser意为“更加智慧的”；healthier意为“更健康的”；slower意为“更缓慢的”。【答案】B7A.presence BfaceCabsence Dlifetime【解析】句意：当着母亲的面说出这些赞美和感激的话来实在是难为情。根据本句中“how sad”提示和呼应可知，此处表示当面赞美有些难为情。presence意为“存在，在场，礼物，呈现”；face意为“脸”；absence意为“缺席”；lifetime意为“一辈子”。【答案】A8A.fly BcomeCfloat Dflow【解析】句意：但是这

26、些感激和赞美之词还是很容易写出来的。与上句不好意思当面赞美形成呼应和对比可知，此处表示感激之情溢于笔端。fly意为“飞”；come意为“来”；float意为“漂流”；flow意为“流动”。【答案】D9A.thank BforgiveClove Dblame【解析】句意：女儿是如何开始感恩母亲养育了她呢？与下一段的第一句“How does a(n) woman thank a mother for continuing to be a mother？”形成呼应可知，此处表示感恩。thank意为“感谢”；forgive意为“原谅”；love意为“爱”；blame意为“责备”。【答案】A10A.ri

27、sing BarisingCraising Dfeeding【解析】句意：感恩母亲的爱、耐心和抚养一个孩子所付出的艰辛？根据语境可知，此处表示“养育”。rise意为“升起”；arise意为“出现”；raise意为“举起，养育，筹集”；feed意为“喂养”。【答案】C11A.teenager BpupilCyouth Dchild【解析】句意：为追逐一个刚刚学步的小孩、理解一个情绪化的少年抑或是容忍一个看起来无所不知的大学生？很明显，本句在描述人生不同阶段母亲的呵护和爱，那么介于小孩和大学生之间的，自然是青少年了。teenager意为“青少年”；pupil意为“小学生”；youth意为“青年，青

28、春”；child意为“小孩”。【答案】A12A.something BnothingCeverything Danything【解析】与本句中“tolerate”相呼应，并结合大学生的共同特性，即：自以为无所不知可知，此处表示了解一切。something意为“某事”；nothing意为“什么都没有”；everything意为“一切”；anything意为“任何东西”。【答案】C13A.recognizes BrealizesClikes Dknows【解析】句意：抑或是为了等待女儿真正意识到母亲的伟大之处的那一天？与上文“I realize what an extraordinary person she is”相呼应可知，此处表示意识到。recognize意为“辨认出”；realize意为“意识到”；like意为“喜欢”；know意为“知道”。【答案】B14A.immature BseniorCinexperienced Dgrown【解析】句意：一个成年女性该如何因她还继续做自己的母亲而感激母亲呢？根据四个选项及下文语境可知，是一个成年女性。immature意为“不成熟的”；senior意为“上了年纪的，年老的”；inexperienced意为“没有经验的”；grown意为“长大成人的”。【答案】D15A.encouragement BknowledgeCadvice