外研版（2019）選修2《Unit 4 Breaking boundaries》2021年單元測試卷

第一部分　聽力（略）第二部分　閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)?。ü?小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

• 1．Discover Nature Schools Programs
     All programs include outdoor time，so please help children prepare with proper clothing，sunscreen and insect repellent（驅(qū)蟲劑） as needed.
     Each program is taught for a class with a minimum of 10 students and maximum of 125 students.
     To schedule a program，please email deprograms@mdc.mo.gov.
     Acorn to Oak（K-2 grade，1.5-2 hours）
     From seed to shade tree，the oak（橡樹） changes through the seasons and the years.Through exploration，students will understand the life cycle of a tree.On a hike，students will explore various life stages of oak tree，taking a closer look.Creation of a tree relief sculpture using recycled wood products helps students review and understand their new knowledge.
     Outdoor Sensations（K-2 grade，1.5-2 hours）
     The natural world is filled with sights，sound and smells.Students will see live animals and learn how wild animals rely on their senses to find food and survive.Spending time outside students will participate in various handson activities，focusing on each of their senses（not taste） to better experience the natural world.
     Winged Wonders（3-5 grade，3-4 hours）
     Birds add color and sound to our world and fill an important ecological role.Students will learn the basics of bird identification，understand the role birds play in food chains and go birdwatching using field guides and telescopes.Using hammer and nails，students will build a bird feeder，allowing them to attract birds at home.
     Exploring Your Watershed（6-8 grade，3-4 hours）
     We all live in a watershed（流域） and depend on clean water.Examine how our actions shape the waterways around us.Interact with the Brush Creek Model and go on a hike to see firsthand some of the challenging water quality issues in an urban setting.Students will assess water quality using live fish to determine the health of an ecosystem.
  
  （1）According to the text，students who participate in Acorn to Oak can

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  A．understand various uses of an oak tree
  B．learn about characters of various trees
  C．take a closer look at various trees
  D．know different life stages of an oak tree
  （2）Which of the following programs helps students experience natural world through their different senses？

  
  A．Acorn to Oak.
  B．Exploring Your Watershed.
  C．Winged Wonders.
  D．Outdoor Sensations.
  （3）In the program Winged Wonders，students will

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  A．learn how to build bird feeders
  B．know how to cook birds as food
  C．have teachers as their field guides
  D．stay there at most two hours
  組卷：11引用：1難度：0.6

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• 2．The moment I was born，I seemed to be part of a set，as if my twin brother David and I were a package deal.We faced constant comparisons in our physical appearance.People were always comparing our personalities and academic performances as well！These constant comparisons made me decide not to go to the same university as my twin brother.
     That is not to say we didn't have good academic experiences in the past or didn't get along.In eleventh grade，we were placed in the same math experimental class.I recall arriving early to the first class and being a bit disappointed when I saw David already seated at his desk.It is hard to avoid comparisons when we were in the same class.However，we found that we actually worked well together，in our own way.We would argue about the best way to solve a problem and debate its answer.As the year went on，I noticed that our teacher kept moving us closer and closer together.Our argument was actually productive.
     However，we were two very different candidates.I was very involved in extracurricular（課外的） activities，while David had better test scores than I did.I'm fond of writing while David enjoys playing computer games.I am currently studying English and French at McGill University，while David is studying computer science at Union College.
     Besides escaping comparisons，there have been other benefits to going to different universities.The first one is that we are forced to talk to each other，as we no longer see each other every day.This is healthier for our relationship.The second，also the more important one，is that after having so many similar experiences together we can have our own experiences separate from one another.
     Going to a different university has benefited me thus far.It allows for more personal growth，and I'm not attached to the label of being a twin.
  
  （1）Which of the following is the best title for the passage？

  
  A．Why Do People Like to Compare Me with My Twin Brother？
  B．Why Am I Choosing a Different University with My Twin Brother？
  C．What Are Some Main Benefits of Being Twin Brothers at School？
  D．How Can Twin Brothers Get Along Well with Each Other at School？
  （2）What can be inferred about the author？

  
  A．He was fed up with people's comparisons.
  B．He was glad to hear people's comparisons.
  C．He is more handsome than David.
  D．He was better at academic subjects than David.
  （3）What does the author think of him and David studying in the same math experimental class？

  
  A．Boring.
  B．Harmful.
  C．Awful.
  D．Beneficial.
  （4）The author chose to go to a different university in order to

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  A．a(chǎn)void seeing David
  B．escape arguing with David
  C．pursue a different experience
  D．strengthen bonds with David
  組卷：10引用：1難度：0.7

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• 3．For some parents，hitting a child who misbehaves is a common punishment.In fact，they may think that a physical type of punishment is good for children and will teach them to behave in the future.
     However，a leading group of child health specialists suggest that the opposite is true.These experts say that hitting is not only ineffective，but may even cause longterm harm to the child.The American Academy of Pediatrics recently changed its policy on physical punishment for a child.Released in October，the academy warns that hitting a child may have longterm effects.These effects include "aggression，brain changes，substance abuse and suicidal behavior in adulthood"．The report admits that not every child who is spanked will have these problems later in life.It makes this observation："Although many children who were spanked become happy，healthy adults，current evidence suggests that hitting is not necessary and may result in longterm harm."
     In recent years，many American experts have been advising parents against the use of physical punishment.Many other countries have already banned corporeal（肉體的） punishment.Sweden was the first nation to do so in 1966.Earlier studies have shown that corporeal punishment can also affect a child's ability to think and learn.In 2012，a Canadian study found that hitting children can cause longterm developmental damage and may even lower a child's intelligence test scores.The American Academy of Pediatrics also warns against using strong verbal abuse or shame to discipline a child.These types of punishment can also cause longterm problems for a child.Instead，they suggest other types of punishment that are appropriate for the age of the child.
     For younger children，punishment could be taking away a favorite toy.For older children，a parent can limit the time the child spends watching television or playing with computers or electronic games.
  
  （1）What can we know according to the experts？

  
  A．Spanking a child is not effective but harmful.
  B．Sweden was the first country to spank a child in 1996.
  C．The study from Canada found that spanking children can lower children's grades.
  D．Many American experts found spanking a child can cause antisocial behavior.
  （2）Which of the following best explains "discipline" underlined in Paragraph 3？

  
  A．Protect.
  B．Control.
  C．Persuade.
  D．Punish.
  （3）What does the author intend to say in the last paragraph？

  
  A．We should take away younger children's favorite toys as punishment.
  B．As for older children，we need to allow them to watch TV or play games.
  C．Different children should be given different ways to punish.
  D．It may be ineffective for younger or older children to have punishment.
  （4）What is the text mainly about？

  
  A．A physical type of punishment.
  B．The results of punishment.
  C．Different countries have different types of punishment.
  D．How to punish the mischievous children.
  組卷：9引用：1難度：0.6

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第四部分　寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)　（滿分15分）

• 8．新的學(xué)期已經(jīng)來到，一年一度的高考也日益臨近，你的心中一定對新學(xué)期充滿了無限憧憬。下周你們班將會圍繞"新學(xué)期新計劃"為主題召開一次班會。請你從以下提示中任意選兩項，寫一篇80詞左右的英文演講稿。
  1．積極參加體育鍛煉；
  2．為班級、老師、同學(xué)或父母做點事情；
  3．提高學(xué)習(xí)成績、考上理想大學(xué)；
  4．保持自信、樂觀的心態(tài)。
  注意：文章的開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù)。
  My Plan for the New Term Boys and girls，
      I'm honored to be here to give my short speech about my plan for the new term._________
      Go hand in hand and our life will be full of sunshine.
      Thanks for your attention.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.4

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第二節(jié)　（滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。
      It was a hot and wet day in July.I was driving to the local grocery store because the heat had made my bananas go from yellow to brown overnight.My air conditioner in my car was on high，but it still wasn't cooling me down.Suddenly，the car in front of me signaled that it was pulling off.I pressed on the brakes and slowed down.Out of the corner of my eye I saw several teenagers standing in the summer sun.They weren't playing，killing time，or hanging around though.They weren't drinking，smoking，chatting，or looking at their cell phones.They were working on a porch.
      I recognized them immediately as one of the church work camps.For more years than I can remember these young men and women have volunteered their spring and summer vacations to come here and help repair the homes of poor people.I smiled when I saw them there sweating and working hard to do some good in this world.While the news headlines were so full of murder，hate，and violence in our society，these young people were doing their best to share some love and light with others.In my heart and mind I heard the words once again，"I was hungry and you gave me food；I was a stranger and you welcomed me；I was naked and you gave me clothing；I was sick and you took care of me."
      There is so much good we can do in this life.There are so many people we can help.There is so much love we can share.And as long as there is life，there is more to do.Whether it is repairing a house，sharing a smile，offering a hug，adopting a dog，visiting the sick，giving to charity，praying for others，sharing a kind word，or doing any act of goodness，every single thing we do is precious in the eyes of people.
      Paragraph 1：
      Nowadays loving each other is a good deed and common in the society._____
      Paragraph 2：
      Choose to love，and you will help others.______
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.4

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