2016-2017学年高中英语Unit2TheOlympicGames单元质量评估新人教版必修2

单元质量评估(二)(时间：100分钟满分：120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AA fresh and gentle wind on your face，soft sand under your feet and blue waters as far as the eye can see.Is there any other Olympic sport that is played in such pleasant conditions as beach volleyball?“Ive gone to a lot of beautiful places，and met a lot of beautiful people.That wouldnt have happened if I had been playing another sport，”said Randy Stoklos，Americas most famous beach volleyball player.The sport began as a fouraside game on beaches in Southern California in the 1920s.The first recorded twoman game took place there in 1930，and the first tournament was held in Los Angeles 18 years later.The winners were awarded a case of Pepsi.In the 1950s，women started playing and the sport soon spread to Europe and South America.Yet at that time，beach volleyball was more an entertainment show than a sport，with beauty contests included.The Association of Volleyball Professionals was founded in 1983 and beach volleyball developed into a fast，athletic sport.Its worldwide popularity won beach volleyball a place at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta，where 24 male teams and 16 female teams took part.At present，the US and Brazil are the best in the world at beach volleyball.The game came to China in the early 1990s and there have been national tournaments since 1994.It became an official event at the Eighth National Games in 1997.Chinas You Wenhui and Wang Lu finished ninth in the womens beach volleyball world championships in Brazil.【语篇解读】文章通过对沙滩排球场景的描述及美国著名沙滩排球运动员的评论引出了沙滩排球的历史。1The passage is mainly about _Athe history of beach volleyballBhow to play beach volleyballCthe importance of beach volleyballDwomens beach volleyball in China解析：主旨大意题。文章前两段的目的是引出话题“沙滩排球”，而第三、四两段则主要是讲述了沙滩排球的历史。答案：A 2According to the passage，which of the following statements is TRUE?ABeach volleyball was first played like other Olympic sports.BBeach volleyball began on beaches in Southern California.CBeach volleyball has always been an entertainment show rather than a sport.DWomen started playing beach volleyball in South America in 1945. 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知B项正确。其余三项均描述错误。答案：B3When did beach volleyball officially become an Olympic event?AIn 1948. BIn 1950.CIn 1996. DIn 1997.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句可知选C。答案：C4According to the passage，we can learn that _Ain 1996，beach volleyball became an official event in ChinaBChinas beach volleyball team is the best in the worldCChinas beach volleyball players won the first place in BrazilDbeach volleyball came to China in the early 1990s解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知D项正确。答案：DBThe Olympic flameThe Olympic flame is a symbol carried over from the ancient Olympics，where a sacred flame burned at the altar of Zeus throughout competition.It was finally reintroduced at the 1924 Amsterdam Games，and again burned in 1932.Carl Diem，chairman of the organizing committee for the 1936 Berlin Games，proposed that the flame be lit in Greece and transported to Berlin via a torch relay.The idea was adopted，and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.The flame is lit at the ancient site of Olympia by the natural rays of the sun reflected off a curved mirror.It is lit at a ceremony by women dressed in robes resembling those worn in ancient times，who then pass it to the first relay runner.Olympic motto“Citius，altius，fortius”is a Latin phrase meaning“swifter，higher，stronger”，which Baron de Coubertin borrowed from Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris.Dideon was headmaster of Arcueil College，and used the phrase to describe the athletic achievements of students at the school.He had previously been at the Albert Le Grand school, where the Latin words were carved in stone above the main entrance.Olympic oath(宣誓)“In the name of all competitors，I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games，respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them.in the true spirit of sportsmanship，for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams.”Written by Baron de Coubertin，the oath is taken by an athlete from the host nation while holding a corner of the Olympic flag.The athletes oath was first taken by Belgian fencer Victor Boin at the 1920 Antwerp Games.A judge from the host country also speaks the oath with slightly different wording.【语篇解读】文章从奥林匹克圣火、奥林匹克格言、奥林匹克宣誓等三个方面讲述了奥林匹克的故事。5The Olympic flame was first burned at _ in modern times.Athe 1920 Games Bthe 1924 GamesCthe 1932 Games Dthe 1936 Games解析：细节理解题。由第一段最后一句可知，奥运圣火于1924年阿姆斯特丹奥运会上被重新引进，于1932年再次点燃，因此选B项。答案：B6The underlined word in Paragraph 2 means _Aagreed BorderedCdecided Dsuggested解析：猜测词义题。由下一句话“The idea was adopted，and continued at every Olympic Games since 1952.”可知其想法被采纳，由此可知画线词词义为：提议或建议。答案：D7From the passage we can learn _Athe first torch relay was held at the 1936 Berlin GamesBbefore 1936，no flames burned at the Olympic GamesCCarl Diem proposed that flames should burn at the Olympic GamesDthe Olympic torch has burned since 1924 解析：推理判断题。根据第二段可知1936年卡尔迪姆的传递圣火的提议被采纳，由此推出第一次火炬接力是在1936年柏林奥运会上进行的。答案：A8The Olympic motto was _Awritten by Baron de CoubertinBfrom GreekCfrom the ancient Olympic GamesDborrowed from Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris解析：细节理解题。由文章第二部分Olympic motto的第一句话可知奥林匹克格言是从Father Henri Martin Dideon of Paris那儿借鉴来的。答案：DCMichael Phelps was born and raised in Baltimore，Maryland，and grew up in the Rodgers Forge neighbourhood.He，an 18yearold guy，graduated from Towson High School in 2003.His father，Fred Phelps，worked for the Maryland State Police and his mother，Debbie Davisson Phelps，was a middle school principal.They two divorced in 1994.Michael，whose nickname is “MP”，has two older sisters，Whitney and Hilary.Both of them were swimmers as well，with Whitney coming close to making the US national team for the 1996 Summer Olympics before injuries stopped her career.In his youth，Phelps was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(多动症)He started swimming at age seven，partly because of the influence of his sisters and partly to provide him with an outlet for his energy.He stood out as a swimmer，and by the age of 10 held a national record for his age group.More age group records followed，and Phelps rapid improvement reached the highest in his qualifying for the 2000 Summer Olympics.Between 2004 and 2008，Phelps attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor，Michigan，studying sports marketing and management.In May 2008，Phelps said he intended to return to Baltimore following the 2008 Olympics，joining Bob Bowman there when he left the University of Michigan，saying，“Im not going to swim for anybody else.I think we can both help the North Baltimore Aquatic Club go further.Im definitely going to be in Baltimore next year.”The club has announced that Bowman is leaving the University of Michigan to become the clubs CEO.Phelps purchased a house in the Fells Point section of Baltimore，where he intends to reside after returning from the 2008 Summer Olympics.Phelps represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics.He qualified to compete in three teams and five individual events，winning the gold medal in all eight events.【语篇解读】本文是美国游泳健将菲尔普斯的个人传记。文章介绍了他的出生、成长为世界冠军的经历。9How many swimmers were there in Phelps family?ATwo. BThree. CFour. DFive.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Both of them were swimmers as well，.”和第二段第二句可知应选B。答案：B 10Why did Phelps want to learn swimming?ABecause he didnt want to study.BBecause he wanted to break the world records in swimming.CBecause his sisters affected him and he wanted to release his energy.DBecause his parents wanted him to be like his sisters.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“He started swimming at age seven，partly because of the influence of his sisters and partly to provide him with an outlet for his energy.”可知答案选C。答案：C11What is the meaning of the underlined word “definitely”？ASurely. BDifficultly.CHappily. DDoubtfully.解析：猜测词义题。根据所在句子内容可推知答案。答案：ADThe first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896.There are nine sports：cycling，tennis，gymnastics，swimming，athletics，weightlifting，rowing，wrestling and shooting.Sailing was also to have taken place，but had to be cancelled (取消) because of bad weather at sea.In the first Olympics there were no real team sports.Then，slowly，a few team sports joined the programme.Football and hockey were the first team sports introduced into the Olympics in London in 1908.Then in 1936，at the Berlin Olympics，the Germans brought in handball and the Americans had basketball accepted as an Olympic sport.It often happens that the country that introduces a new sport into the Olympics then goes on to win the gold medals.In 1904，at the Olympics in St Louis，the Americans introduced boxing and won all seven events.Five horse riding events were introduced into the 1912 Stockholm(斯德哥尔摩) Olympics，and Swedish riders won four of them.And in 1964，at the Tokyo Olympics，two sports which are popular in Japan were introduced：judo(柔道)and volleyball.The Japanese won all three gold medals in the judo，and also won the first womens volleyball competition.Some new sports have recently been added to the Olympics.In Los Angeles，in 1984，baseball was introduced and became an Olympic sport.In Seoul(首尔)，Korea in 1988，table tennis was introduced for the first time，and tennis returned as an Olympic sport.Unlike tennis，some sports，such as golf and rugby(橄榄球)，have been tried in the Olympics but have never returned.【语篇解读】文章的主题是“现代奥运会”，并侧重讲述了部分举办国引入的一些竞技项目。12The text is mainly about _Athe ancient Olympic GamesBthe modern Olympic GamesCthe ancient and modern Olympic GamesDhow many events are in the Olympic Games解析：主旨大意题。速读全文后，由本文的第一句可知，这篇文章讲的是“现代奥运会”。答案：B13Football was first introduced into the Olympics in _A1908，London B1936，BerlinC1904，St Louis D1988，Seoul解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第三句可直接得到答案。答案：A14Which sport is different from the other three in the group?ABasketball. BFootball.CHorse riding. DBaseball.解析：背景常识题。A、B、D三项都是集体项目，而horseriding骑马则是个人项目。答案：C15Which of the following statements in NOT true?AThe first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens.BAt the time when the first modern Olympic Games were held，there were not so many sports as there are today.CThe Olympic Games are held every four years.DThe country which introduces a new sport into the Olympics usually cannot get the gold medal for that event.解析：细节理解题。A、B、C三项在文中都提到过，D项从句意上看显然是错的。答案：D第二节(共5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。You should make plans before you take a camping trip.Just follow these simple camping guidelines to make your trip safe and rewarding.Selecting an appropriate tent 16_ When determining the size of your tent，you should take into account the number of people as well as the camping equipment necessary for your trip.There should be enough room in the tent for the camping equipment._17_ Importance of foodWhile camping，you will need enough food to give you enough energy for your outdoor work._18_ You should do all your cooking.Insist on simplicity in cooking and use vegetables and readmade food during your trip to minimize cooking time.Adequate sleep19_Nights are generally cooler than the days so you need to have enough warm clothes to feel comfortable enough to sleep during the night.When buying a sleeping bag，check that you feel comfortable in it.Extra air mattresses(气垫)may be included in your camping equipment to make your bed more comfortable.20_ Bear these camping guidelines in mind and make sure you are fully prepared to enjoy your camping trip.AAll campers should have adequate sleep during the night.BThus you must have an efficient arrangement for food preparation.CThe best camping trips are had by those people who prepare the best.DTake healthy and nourishing food with you to meet energy demands during your trip.EThe comfort level in a tent determines the success of a camping trip.FThe size is the most important thing you should carefully consider when choosing a tent.GIt will destroy the mood of the entire camping trip if you dont have a good sleeping bag.答案：16.F17.E18.B19.A20.C第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I went to a birthday party but I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink at all so I had a Sprite _21_I felt proud of myself the way you said I would，and now I didnt choose to drink and drive _22_ some friends said I should.I knew I made a healthy _23_，your advice to me was right，as the party _24_ ended and the kids drove out of _25_I got into my own car，to surely get home at once，never _26_ what was coming，something I _27_ least.Now Im lying on the pavement，I can hear the policeman say，“The kid that caused this wreck(失事)was _28_”His voice seemed far away.My own blood is all around me，I try hard not to _29_，I can hear the paramedic(护理人员)say，“This girl is going to die.”Im sure the guy had no idea，while he was flying _30_，because he chose to drink and_31_，and now I would have to_32_So why do people do it，knowing that it ruins _33_，but know the pain like a hundred stabbing(尖利的)knives.Tell my sister not to be _34_，tell daddy to be brave，and when I go to _35_ put “Daddys Girl” on my grave.Someone should have _36_ him that its wrong to drink and drive.Maybe if his mum and dad had done so，Id still be alive.My _37_ is getting shorter.Im getting really scared.There are my final moments and Im so_38_I wish that you could hold me，_39_，as I lie here and die.I _40_ that I could say to you，“I love you and goodbye.”【语篇解读】年轻的作者坚持驾车不喝酒的习惯，而她自己却在一次酒驾的交通事故中成了受害者。21A.as well Binstead Ceither Dneither解析：这里指用雪碧来代替酒。答案：B22A.when Bbefore Cunless Dthough解析：主从句应为转折关系。答案：D23A.choice Bbody Cshare Dcustomer解析：make a (healthy) choice意为“做出(明智的)选择”。答案：A24A.firstly Bespecially Cfinally Dhonestly解析：从ended知当然是聚会“最终”结束了。答案：C25A.sight Bparty Croad Ddistance解析：指开车驶出了人们的视线。答案：A26A.explaining BknowingCarguing Drepeating解析：指“万万没想到”，即从不知道会发生灾难。答案：B27A.compared BdevelopedCcared Dexpected解析：从下文知是发生车祸，当然应该是最不期盼的事。答案：D28A.lost Breplaced Cdrunk Ddestroyed解析：从上下文知是喝醉酒造成的事故。答案：C29A.cry Blaugh Csmile Dtalk解析：这里指自己尽力不哭。答案：A30A.low Bhigh Caway Dthere解析：fly high意为“驾车飞奔”。答案：B31A.run Bleave Cdrive Dplay解析：由22题前的“I didnt choose to drink and drive”可以看出，“我”选择驾车不喝酒而撞我的男孩却选择了酒驾。答案：C32A.return Bdie Clie Dfly解析：由第二段最后一句“This girl is going to die”可知小女孩(作者)即将去世。答案：B33A.families Bopinions Clives Dfriendship解析：出车祸最直接的损失就是失去生命。答案：C34A.lucky Bafraid Cpopular Dsad解析：从后面的brave可知应选B。答案：B35A.university BworkChospital Dheaven解析：从后一句中的grave知是死了，当然去“天堂”了。答案：D36A.considered BmadeCtaught Dshowed解析：teach sb sth意为“教某人某事”。答案：C37A.breath Bdifficulty Clife Dhappiness解析：从文中知“我”快要死了，当然是“呼吸”短促。答案：A38A.unknown BdislikedCdisagreed Dunprepared解析：显然“我”对死亡“没有准备”，因为是突发车祸。答案：D39A.dad Bsister Cteacher Dmum解析：文章中提到了A、B两项，且都是家人。因此在生命垂危时刻最有可能提到的就是自己的母亲。答案：D40A.hope Bmean Cwish Ddescribe解析：从could可知表示虚拟的意思。答案：C第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and stayed with his wife at 41._ best hotel there.One night，he went out for a walk alone.It was late and the small street was dark and quiet.42._ (Sudden) he felt someone behind him.He turned his head and saw an Italian young man 43._ walked past him quickly.The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman found that his watch 44._ (go)He thought that it 45._ be the Italian who had taken his watch.He decided 46._ (follow) him and get back the watch.Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian.47._ of them understood the others language.The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist(拳头)while 48._ (point) at the Italians watch.In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.When he returned to the hotel，the Frenchman told his wife 49._ had happened.He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table.Now he realized that he had robbed the watch 50._ mistake.答案：41.the42.Suddenly43.who/that44.was gone45.must46.to follow47.Neither48.pointing49.what50.by第三部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()画掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Hello，Peter.Im very grateful for your concern about my coming exam.To tell you the truth，I have been busy prepare for the exam recently.Some classmates are feeling real stressed due to the exam，but I dont take them so seriously.I always learn in a relaxing mood and Im making a great progress.Now that I had tried my best，it doesnt matter much to me what the result is.In my opinion，we should keep a good balance among our study，rest or exercise.I believe we can be succeeded if we prepare for the exam in a proper way.Id appreciate if you could give me some good advices.答案：Hello，Peter.Im very grateful for your concern about my coming exam.To tell you the truth，I have been busy for the exam recently.Some classmates are feeling stressed due to the exam，but I dont take so seriously.I always learn in a mood and Im making great progress.Now that I tried my best，it doesnt matter much to me what the result is.In my opinion，we should keep a good balance among our study，rest exercise.I believe we can be if we prepare for the exam in a proper way.Id appreciate if you could give me some good .第二节书面表达(满分25分)根据下面的提示写一篇短文介绍你最喜欢的体育运动。1你最喜欢的体育运动是足球；父亲是个足球运动员，参加过各种比赛；正是在他的影响下，你才对足球显现出了兴趣；2014年的巴西世界杯(World Cup)对你也产生了影响，至今仍记得其主题曲(theme song)，于是喜欢上了足球。2去年被一支球队吸收为一员，现在担任队长(captain)、前锋(forward)；每天写完作业后你跟朋友一起踢球；足球值得你的投入和热爱。3最喜爱的球员是阿根廷(Argentina)的梅西(Messi)，最大的愿望是能成为像他那样的巨星，希望能代表国家在世界杯的舞台上踢球。要求：1.包括所有要点，可适当发挥；2词数100左右。_答案：Of all the sports，I like playing football best.My father is a football player and has taken part in all kinds of competitions.It was under his influence that I began to show an interest in it.Besides，I was deeply influenced by the 2014 World Cup in Brazil，whose theme song I still remember.Last year，I was admitted into a football team，in which I play as a forward as well as being captain.I play football with my friends every day after finishing my homework.It deserves our devotion and love.My favourite player is Messi from Argentina.My greatest wish is to be a football superstar like him in the future，and I hope I can stand for my country to play football in the World Cup when I grow up.13