1、大綱版高三英語45分鐘過關檢測 Unit 8 Learning a foreign languageA卷(共2大題，計20分).交際用語填空(本題共5小題，計5分)1.I apologize for quarreling with you._.A.Youre welcome B.Thank you C.Thats right D.Not at all答案:D2.I should have gone to the theatre with you last night._.A.Yes,you should B.Thats all rightC.What a pity D.It doesnt ma

2、tter to me答案:C3.Johnny is not coming tonight.But he_.A.promises B.has promisedC.will promise D.had promised答案:B4.Your phone number again?I_ quite catch it.It is 86789937.A.Didnt B.couldntC.Dont D.cant答案:A5.What was the sports meeting like?_.A.Very well,indeed B.Very much,I thinkC.Exciting D.Excited答

3、案:C.單項填空(本題共15小題，計15分)6.The old poem was so difficult that it took me a few days to make _ of it.A.clearness B.explanation C.expression D.sense答案:D7.The most _ of all is how we can distinguish the mistakes and errors _ good language.A.puzzling;from B.puzzled;from C.puzzling;than D.puzzled;than答案:A8.

4、_ with a special ability,people can adjust themselves _ the culture they are born in.A.Equipping;to B.Equipping;with C.Equipped;to D.Equipped;with答案:C9.It is thought that we learn language in the same way _ we learn other things.A.as B.which C.how D./答案:D10.Some believe that _ we are born with is a

5、general ability to learn and adapt.A.when B.where C.what D.since答案:C11.He was a master communicator who could reach audiences _geography,economics,politics and language.A.regardless of B.as a result of C.instead of D.except for答案:A12.But once you consider the situation _,you will find that this is i

6、ndeed _ case.A.further;the B.farther;the C.further;a D.farther;a答案:A13.Those who are willing to _ chances are more likely to gain success in their career.A.receive B.take C.hold D.acquire答案:B14.The data suggests that the rapid growth of the Chinese economy _ for a few years.A.should continue B.conti

7、nues C.continue D.will continue答案:D15._ successful people have in common is confidence in their ability.A.That B.What C.How D.Whether答案:B16.Active learners can acquire new skills faster and put what they know _ better use.A.into B.for C.on D.to答案:D17.All his life he went through many different exper

8、iences,_ contributed to his wide knowledge of the world.A.all of them B.all C.all of which D.all that答案:C18.Sometimes learning a foreign language doesnt have to be _ learning our mother tongue.A.twice as hard as B.as hard as twiceC.as twice hard as D.as twice hard as答案:A19._ exchange students can le

9、arn many useful things,it is also possible that some of them may fall behind in their studies.A.If B.As long as C.Since D.While答案:D20.To be a good short story writer one needs,_,a very vivid imagination.A.in other words B.among other thingsC.on the other hand D.for other reasons答案:BB卷(共4大題，計40分).完形填

10、空(本題共15小題，計15分) Two men on a touring holiday were injured by an explosion in their motor van(面包車) yesterday. Shoppers,traders and businessmen in Red Lion Street were 21 by a loud bang,and seconds later the two men jumped over from the van,which had stopped outside Barclays Bank.Several people rushed

11、 to give 22 and helped to put out the fire 23 the van.A light American truck changed the 24 to provide living accommodation room 25 firemen arrived. The men,Mr Gary House,who was driving,and his 26 Mr Charles Lynnwere taken to hospital with slight 27 .They were allowed to leave after 28 .“I heard th

12、is explosion.It was pretty loud.I thought it could have been a(an) 29 ,”said Mr Leslie Webster,manager of the market,who was working in his office in Red Lion Street.“I looked out of the window and saw this lad jump from the van and roll on the ground.He seemed to be in a 30 stateparts of his trouse

13、rs were hanging below his knees.” “I came downstairs to get a fire extinguisher(滅火器) but 31 the time I got outside someone from the bank was in the 32 with an extinguisher.”Mr Webster said both men were shocked.One was taken into the markets office to wait for a(n) 33 .“The second man 34 going back

14、into the van to see if everything was 35 ,and five minutes later he came out with a drawer that was blazing(burning),” he added.21.A.disappointed B.excited C.frightened D.shocked答案:D22.A.call B.warning C.report D.assistance答案:D23.A.inside B.outside C.around D.towards答案:A24.A.plan B.mind C.direction

15、D.nature答案:C25.A.after B.before C.when D.until答案:B26.A.wife B.passenger C.visitor D.guest答案:B27.A.wounds B.sickness C.burn D.hurts答案:C28.A.operation B.treatment C.recovery D.examinations答案:B29.A.bomb B.fire C.truck D.accident答案:A30.A.good B.poor C.easier D.worse答案:D31.A.at B.for C.after D.by答案:D32.A

16、.van B.office C.market D.room答案:A33.A.rescue B.doctor C.firefighter D.ambulance答案:D34.A.kept on B.insisted on C.cared for D.gave up答案:B35.A.in order B.in all C.all right D.all over答案:C.閱讀理解(本題共10小題，計10分)A Our spiritual intelligence quotient(精神智商),or SQ,helps us understand ourselves,and live fuller,h

17、appier lives. While were all born with SQ,most of us Dont even realize that we have it.Fortunately,you Dont have to sign up for classes to learn how to enhance(加強) your SQ.Here are some simple steps that can lead you to this new level of understanding: Sit Quietly.The process of cultivating(培養) spir

18、itual intelligence begins in solitude(獨處) and silence.To tune into its whisper,you have to turn down the volume in your busy,noisy,complicated life and force yourself to do nothing at all.Start small by creating islands of silence in your day.In the car,instead of reaching for the radio dial,use the

19、 time to think.At work,shut the door to your office between meetings,take a few deep breaths and let them out very,very slowly.Enjoy the stillness in your home after the kids are finally in bed. Step Outside.For many people,nature sets their spirit free.Go outside to watch a beautiful sunset.If Your

20、e walking the dog,take the time to admire flowers in bloom.Follow the flight of a bird;watch clouds float overhead. Find An Activity You Enjoy.Its important to find a hobby that helps you tune into your spirit.Garden,walk or jog,arrange flowers,listen to music that touches your soul. Ask Questions O

21、f Yourself.Ask open-ended questions,such as “What am I feeling?What are my choices?Where am I heading?” But Dont expect an answer to arrive via(通過) some supernatural form of e-mail.“Rarely do I get an immediate answer to my questions,” says Reverend Joan Carter,a Presbyterian minister in Sausalito,C

22、alifornia.“But later that day I suddenly find myself thinking about a problem from a perspective(角度) I never considered before.” Trust Your Spirit.While most of us rely on gut feelings(直覺) to realize danger,spiritual intelligence usually pushes us,not away from,but toward some action that will lead

23、to a greater good.36.The passage is mainly about _.A.what your SQ is and in what way it can benefit our lifeB.what your SQ is and in what way it can beC.the relationship between your SQ and youD.advantages and disadvantages of SQ答案:B37.To enhance your SQ,you should first _.A.bear loneliness and sile

24、nceB.give up the daily things in your lifeC.make your life simpler and less busyD.listen more to your whisper答案:C38.The underlined phrase “tune into your spirit” in the fifth paragraph probably means _.A.get your spirit relaxed B.keep up your spiritC.listen to your spirit D.change your spirit答案:A39.

25、The author mentions the example of Reverend Joan Carter to show that _.A.there are no immediate answers to your questionsB.e-mails cant help work out a problemC.the more questions you ask,the better answers youll getD.changing your way of thinking might help you solve a problem答案:D40.From the passag

26、e,we can know that the most important thing to improve your SQ is _.A.a peaceful mind B.deep thoughtC.spare time and hobbies D.good spirits答案:ABWorking Women Should Travel Alone As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder,more are finding it necessary to make business trips al

27、one.Since this is new for many,some trips are certainly in order.If you are married,it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away.They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience.If you will be eating alone a good

28、 deal,choose good restaurants.In the end,they will be much better for your digestion.You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone.You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table.Finally,and most importantly,anticipate

29、your travel needs as a business woman:this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed.Take a folding case inside your suitcase;it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes,as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip.And mak

30、e sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate.Obviously,experience helps,but you can make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning,so that right from the start you really can have a good trip!41.Who is the authors intended reader?A.Working wo

31、men who have no time for cooking.B.Husbands and children of working women.C.Working women who must travel on their own.D.Hotel personnel who must cater to working women.答案:C42.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the

32、U.S.than previously.B.Professional men refuse to accompany their female colleagues on business trips.C.Each year there are more female tourists in the United States.D.Business women become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone.答案:A43.Why is lightweight luggage important for the travell

33、ing business woman?A.It provides space for dirty clothes.B.It allows for mobility.C.It can double as a briefcase.D.It is usually big enough to carry all business documents.答案:B44.In this passage,what advice does the author have for married women?A.Stay home and take care of your family.B.Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away.C.Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves.D.Have your whole family take cooking classes together.答案:B4