必修 5

　　Unit 1 Great Scientists

　　單元檢測卷（時間50分鐘；滿分100分）

　　班級_________________姓名_____________考號_________________得分_______________________

　　I 語言知識及應用 (共兩節，滿分45分)

　　第一節 完形填空（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）

　　閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

　　As a child, I started learning to play the piano, my favorite musical

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　　, but I was forced to give up when I started my middle school

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　　I could concentrate more on my studies.

　　It’s one of my biggest

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　　to stop practicing the piano when I recall sadly today. During the following years, I kept telling my piano teacher that I would

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　　. However, I didn’t keep my promise because I was

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　　with my study.

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　　I lost touch with my teacher. Some years later, my teacher died. I was very sad because I lost such a good teacher. She was a very warm and gentle person. It hurts me to think she may have been

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　　that I never returned. I haven’t taken lessons since then but to be honest, I

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　　to. Sitting at the piano, I couldn’t help recalling many

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　　-- times of my practising at home and playing before my teacher and one time my teacher

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　　me after I played entire pieces of music wrong in front of her colleagues. I was so

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　　that I could hardly say anything. But her

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　　helped ease my shame. These memories,

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　　, good or bad, never caused my

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　　for playing the piano again.

　　This thought then led me to think that

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　　is like music, and that we all try to play different

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　　in the instrument of our life. Sometimes the pitch(音高) is

　　when we play it well, but sometimes we are out of tone. However, we all continue to create our own

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　　style of music. No matter what style our music is, it is

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　　that we sing the songs of joy, quietness and love. Though I may never make it back to piano lessons, it doesn’t

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　　that I’ve stopped making music.

　　1. A. instrument B. performance C. room D. stage

　　2. A. because B. so that C. now that D. for

　　3. A. successes B. regrets C. decisions D. hobbies

　　4. A. play B. graduate C. leave D. return

　　5. A. occupied B. angry C. satisfied D. patient

　　6. A. Actually B. Constantly C. Suddenly D. Gradually

　　7. A. astonished B. glad C. disappointed D. amazed

　　8. A. liked B. needed C. wanted D. decided

　　9. A. dreams B. expressions C. words D. memories

　　10. A. instructed B. hurt C. punished D. respected

　　11. A. frightened B. moved C. embarrassed D. excited

　　12. A. happiness B. satisfaction C. comfort D. sigh

　　13. A. instead B. meanwhile C. therefore D. however

　　14. A. hope B. courage C. feeling D. effort

　　15. A. life B. learning C. attitude D. enjoyment

　　16. A. cards B. sports C. roles D. games

　　17. A. hard B. wonderful C. surprising D. complex

　　18. A. unique B. boring C. common D. similar

　　19. A. necessary B. strange C. possible D. important

　　20. A. matter B. mean C. report D. appear

　　第二節 語法填空 (共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分)

　　One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about

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　　(be) late for school.

　　There were many people waiting

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　　the bus stop, and some of them

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　　(look)very anxious

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　　disappointed . when the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next 25_____ the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike 26____ (catch ) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused

　　27____(stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept 28_____(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“29____anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh, dear! It ‘s 30___ (I )”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully, Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers suddenly became friendly to one another.

　　II閱讀 (共兩節，滿分30分)

　　第一節 閱讀理解 (共1小題；每小題2分，滿分20分)

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

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　　My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety.

　　Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK. ”

　　When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.

　　I hurried over to him. "You OK?" I asked.

　　“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest.

　　The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.

　　In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good.

　　Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him, but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were, “What's for supper?”

　　I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep.

　　31.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?

　　A. He was an excellent swimmer.

　　B. The water of the river is shallow.

　　C. He was old enough to swim.

　　D. The rocks can be of help if there's danger.

　　32.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means________.

　　A. Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids

　　B. Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks

　　C. Anton always has a desire to help others

　　D. Anton seldom changes his mind

　　33.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was_________.

　　A. dangerous but interesting

　　B. meaningful but difficult

　　C. unexpected and courageous D. awful and absurd

　　34.What might be the best title for the passage?

　　A. My Son, My Hero

　　B. Anton, A Silent Boy

　　C. A Good Deed

　　D. A Proud Mother

　　B

　　The Cuban iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴） of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rock iguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This species with red eyes and a thick tail is one of the largest lizards in the Caribbean.

　　The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanas occasionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish and crabs. The researchers wrote that quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident.

　　The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and its surrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on the Cayman Islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nest sites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌）.

　　In general the species is in decline, more quickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests. Although the wild population is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈養）and other conservation programs.

　　35.The underlined word "herbivorous" （Paragraph 2） probably means

　　A. dangerous

　　B. gentle

　　C. plant-eating

　　D. flesh-eating

　　36.Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near prickly-pear cacti?

　　A. To keep itself cool.

　　B. To get the food easily.

　　C. To stay away from people.

　　D. To avoid crocodiles' attack.

　　37.How many reasons are mentioned for the habitat destruction?

　　A. Two.

　　B. Three.

　　C. Four.

　　D. Five.

　　38.What's the author's purpose of writing the text?

　　A. To give us a brief introduction to the Cuban iguana.

　　B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana.

　　C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguana's decline.

　　D. To draw people's attention to the endangered Cuban iguana.

　　C

　　It's time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information.

　　Take the Rides of Your Life

　　Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills "Even though it's located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country," says U.S. News & World Report. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, it's hard to argue. It's open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.

　　Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased online.

　　http://www.cedarpoint.com.

　　Wander Free on a Dude farm

　　Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise. Located in Augusta, Montana, "The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for," says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only programs are available.

　　Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child.

　　http://www.Triplejranch.com.

　　Dig for Dinosaurs

　　Most kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions. "Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species," says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October

　　Digs start at $ 125 per person.

　　http://www.museumofwesternco.com.

　　Surf Sand Dunes

　　Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon. Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, "which offers board rentals and lessons ---- often taught by world-champion sand boarders." Then you can hit the "slopes" to test your skills. From March to June, and September to November.

　　Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person.

　　http:/'www.sandmasterpark.com.

　　39.What is special about Cedar Point?

　　A. You can visit Cedar Point on weekends.

　　B. It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from.

　　C. You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs.

　　D. It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders.

　　40.If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most?

　　A. Take the Rides of Your Life

　　B. Wander Free on a Dude farm

　　C. Dig for Dinosaurs

　　D. Surf Sand Dunes

　?。ü?小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）【湖南省邵陽市第二中學2024屆高三第一次月考】

　　根據短文內容，從短文后的選項選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

　　You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time, don’t you？ 41 About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them. Luckily, here are 4 tips to help form positive patterns.

　　1. Self-awareness

　　When a negative thought pops into your mind, immediately correct it. Instead of telling yourself 揟hat抯 a nice shirt, but I can抰 afford it,?change the messagad ie to 揟hat will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.?42

　　Of course, everyone complains sometimes. But the less frequently you complain, the better you will feel.

　　2. Distance yourself

　　43 Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet, somewherade outdoors in the fresh air. Think of something pleasant before returning. You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand（困境）.

　　3. Don’t try to change complainers

　　If you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event, simply choose silence. Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else. Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target. 44 If someone says, 揑 hate Mondays, weekends are too short,?try to think, 揑抦 glad I rested up over the weekend, so I抦 ready to make some improvement on that big project.?

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　　When someone is shouting at you angrily, throw the responsibie you lity back at them by asking, 揝o what do you intend to do about it?In most cases, complainers don抰 really want a solution. They just want to speak them out. If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions, they will leave you aloneyou and find someone else to complain to. If so, you will be happy.

　　A. Find solutions

　　B. Change responsibility

　　C. You have got a lot of company.

　　D. By doing this, it will lead to positive behaviors.

　　E. But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind.

　　F. Whenever possible, escape from negative conversations.

　　G. You will never know what they are going to talk about.

　　III 寫作 (滿分25分)

　　一家英語報社向中學生征文，主題是“十年后的我”。請根據下列要求和你的想象完成短文。