1、Unit 2 Morals and Virtues學號 姓名：得分：用時：第一局部 閱讀理解（每題2.5分；共計17.5）閱讀以下短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出最正確選項，并在答題卡上 將該項涂黑。AMy family, my wife, Joan, our two teenagers Hannah and Joseph, and I, live in Atlanta with our two dogs.Ten years ago, we moved into our dream house, a very big three-story home. It was a be

2、autiful place, but as our children grew up, our sense of togetherness （團結）began to disappear slowly. In the big house, we sometimes seemed to be strangers to each other.One day when Hannah was 14, she became upset about the difference between the worlds haves and the have-nots. She expected us to be

3、 a family that makes a difference in the world, even if its a small difference.Joan asked her, What are you willing to sacrifice? Your house? Your room? Hannah said yes to both. After talking it over as a family, we decided to sell our house and move to one that was half its size and price and donat

4、e （捐贈）the difference to those in need.After a lot of research, we chose the Hunger Project, a US-based organization. It works with villagers in Africa, Asia and South America and helps them fight against poverty （貧窮）. Our money went to pay for building two centers. Each has a meeting place, a bank a

5、nd a health clinic （診所）.Together, the centers would serve more than 20 villages in eastern Ghana. We also traveled to meet the villagers and were blown away by their hard work and warmth.To be honest, we were a little worried at first. Would we regard the new home as being too small for us? Or would

6、 we think we had given up too much? Two years later, I can tell you: Its the best move we have ever made. While we worked together on our family project, we became much closer. As Hannah said the other day, We learned how to really trust each other. 1. After they moved into a large house, the author

7、 family.were not as close as beforewanted an even larger houseoften went travelling togetheroften let strangers share their spare rooms【解析】選Ao細節理解題。根據第二段最后一句In the big house, we sometimes seemed to be strangers to each other.可知他們搬進大房子之后，家人之間的關系疏遠了。What does the underlined word “sacrifice“ in Paragra

8、ph 3 probably mean?A. Hope for. B. Look for. C. Give up. D. Build up.【解析】選C。詞義猜想題。從她母親的問話“Your house? Your room? ”以及下文所描述的 他們的行動可知該詞的含義是“犧牲，放棄，與give up”同義。Why did the authors family sell their big house?A. To go abroad.B. To help the poor.C. To treat Hannahs illness.D. To save money for the future.【

9、解析】選B。細節理解題。根據第三段最后一句After talking it over as a family, we decided to sell our house and move to one that was half its size and price and donate the difference to those in need.以及下文內容可知他們賣掉房子是為了給窮人提供幫助。How did the author feel about his familys move?A. It was well worth it.B. It was a bad decision.C.

10、 It was a waste of money.D. It wasnt as satisfying as expected.【解析】選Ao細節理解題。根據最后一段中的Ifs the best move we have ever made.可知作 者感覺他們做對了。BRunning on the beach can certainly be a good thing. Its completely different from running on the pavement, a track or trails with soft surfaces.For starters, sand can

11、 be a challenge because it has an uneven（不平的）surface and constantly moves under your feet. As you push off, youre going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, youre not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or pavement! But this unevenness has an upside: It give

12、s your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on firm surfaces.You also might feel painful afterward because beaches tend to slope（傾斜）downward, toward the water. If youre going fbr a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your b

13、ody-including your ankle, leg or knee-might feel more painful because youre putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners tend to run barefoot. However, if youre not used to barefoot running, start slowly and run short distances at first. Thats because running barefoot uses differe

14、nt muscles than running with shoes does, and its important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet.Despite these challenges, running on sand can be a smart choice for athletes because running on it can decrease the bad influence on your body during high-intensity workouts. This could potenti

15、ally lead to less muscle damage and less pain. Women had less myoglobin（肌紅蛋白）一a protein that can be a sign of muscle pain-in their blood after running on the sand than they did after running on grass. This suggests running on softer ground surfaces, such as sand, may reduce muscle damage.What makes

16、running on sand difficult for starters?A. The smooth surface.B. The moving surface.C. The sloping surface.D. The hard surface.【解析】選Bo細節理解題。根據第二段第一句For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven surface and constantly moves under your feet.（對于初學者來說，沙子可能是個 挑戰，因為它的外表不平整，而且在你腳下不停地移動。）可知運

17、動的外表使得初學者剛開始 在沙地上跑步很困難。Which of the following best explains “upside“ underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage. B. Reason. C. Surprise. D. Challenge.【解析】選 Ao 詞義猜想題。根據下文 It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on firm surfaces.（它給你的身體提供了

18、 額外的鍛煉，迫使你鍛煉肌肉，而這些肌肉在堅實的地面上跑步時不會得到太多的鍛煉。） 可知是在描述這種不平整的一個好處。故可推測劃線單詞意思為“好處”。What should you avoid when trying running barefoot?A. Starting slowly.B. Adapting your feet.C. Developing some muscles.D. Running long distances.【解析】選D。細節理解題。根據第四段第二句However, if youre not used to barefoot running, start slowl

19、y and run short distances at first.（然而，如果你不習慣赤腳跑步，開始時要慢慢來, 跑短距離。）可知要防止赤腳跑長距離。What is the benefit of running on sand to women?Having no muscle damage.Becoming much healthier.Feeling less painful.Having a good feeling.【解析】選Co細節理解題。根據最后一段中Women had less myoglobin一a protein that can be a sign of muscle

20、pain-in their blood after running on the sand than they did after running on grass. This suggests running on softer ground surfaces, such as sand, may reduce muscle damage. （女性在沙灘上跑步后血液中的肌紅蛋白含量比在草地上跑步時要低。這說明在較軟的地面 上跑步，比方沙地，可以減少肌肉損傷。）可知對女性來說，在沙灘上跑步的好處是不會那么 痛苦。CMaking a wish can be a great way to esca

21、pe everyday realities.That is especially true for children whose reality includes a disability.For the past 37 years, the Make-A Wish Foundation has been helping children forget about their medical condition and achieve their hearts desires （愿 望）.Becca Paragi, 13, recently saw one of her dreams come

22、 true.Becca has a chromosomal disorder （染色體疾病）that makes processing the sugars in food difficult for her.She has had this challenge since birth and will have it for the rest of her life.Recently, Beccas parents reached out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.They wanted to give their daughter a break from

23、 doctors and hospitals and be able to do something that she is really interested in.For Becca, that means spending time with sea animals.“I like all animals in the world, and I dont like it when people treat them badly, Becca said.It would be amazing to swim with a dolphin （海豚）.”Earlier this year, t

24、he Paragi family sat down with some people from the Make -A Wish Foundation and told them about Beccas medical condition.They found a way to make Beccas dream come true.The foundation planned a trip for Becca and her family.Becca got to swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove and see some of her favori

25、te animals at Disneys Animal Kingdom.The family also visited Clearwater Aquarium, where Becca saw some of the dolphins that appeared in one of her favorite movies, Dolphin Tale.Beccas mother said that she is thankful fbr the support her daughter has received.She also shared a dream of her own.She wi

26、shes that the classmates of children with disabilities would have more patience and understanding.These kids need supportive friends.【語篇解讀】本文是一篇記敘文。一個基金會組織幫助有身體缺陷的兒童實現夢想。When did Becca get the disorder related to sugarprocessing?A. At birth.B. Recently.C. At the age of 13.D. Earlier this year.【解析】A

27、細節理解題。由第二段中的“She has had this challenge since birth”可矢口，她一 出生身體就有這種缺陷。What do we know about Becca?A. Her favorite sport is swimming.B She wishes to work with animals.C. Her medical condition is improving.D. She is a frequent visitor to hospitals.解析D 細節理解題。根據第三段中的“They wanted to give their daughter a

28、 break from doctors and hospitals”可知，Becca 是醫院的常客。What did Becca do in Clearwater Aquarium?A. She swam with dolphins.B She saw dolphins appearing in a movie.C. She saw her favorite movie, Dolphin Tale.D. She played with some of her favorite animals.【解析】B 細節理解題。由第六段的最后一句可知，14 Clearwater Aquarium, Bec

29、ca見 到了一些海豚，這些海豚曾經出現在她最愛的電影中。How does the Make-A Wish Foundation help disabled children?A. By improving their health.B By planning trips for them.By paying medical bills for them.By helping them realize their dreams.【解析】D 細節理解題。由第一段的“the Make - A Wish Foundation has been helping.achieve their hearth

30、desires（愿望）.”可知，這個基金會幫助這些孩子們實現心愿。 第二題.根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最正確選項。選項中有兩項為 多余選項。Understanding and appreciating art can be hard if you dont have much experience with art. Dont worry. The following can help you get an appreciation fbr artwork enormously. Relax as you look at work.13 , its best to go

31、to the gallery or view the art when youre in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way. Limit distractions（分神）around you, like your cell phone, and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts.14 .Avoid saying things like Anyone could make thatand drop previous opinion

32、s you have about the artwork before you actually see it. Try to approach the art with an open mind and dont compare it with other works, especially if its not in the same style.Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.Instead of trying to focus on the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself h

33、ow the art makes you feel. 15 , it has an effect on you. Do be honest with yourself when you describe your real feelings.Research the artisfs life.Some galleries have an informational plaque（牌匾）near the artwork that describes the artist Read the informational plaque next to the artwork. This is a gr

34、eat way to better understand the artist and his mind when they created the art. Most art tries to express a feeling like sadness, anger, or happiness. 16 .Speak and talk with artists.Only if you like, you can find artists at their art shows. 17 . Getting their thought may give you a deeper understan

35、ding and appreciation of their work.Well now, if you still dont get art and cant appreciate it, try to create some artwork yourself. If you dont know where to start, you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.Look at the artwork as objectively（客觀的）as you canIf it makes you happy, sad

36、, anxious or excitedAs long as you understand the techniques used to create the artSince being nervous can actually affect how you enjoy artTake the time to speak to themFor example, if the artist saw a war, a sad feeling may be expressed in his artThere are different styles and types of art for you

37、 to further research.解析選 D。根據下文 its best to go to the gallery or view the art when youre in a relaxed mood so that the art affects you in a positive way.（當你心情放松的時候，最好是去畫廊或欣賞 藝術品，這樣藝術就會以積極的方式影響你。）可知本空說明緊張會影響你如何享受藝術。應選Do.解析選 A。根據本段第一句 Avoid saying things like Anyone could make that and drop previous opinions you have about the artwork before you actually see i