Unit 2 培优测试卷

一、单项选择(本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1.— Sandy, can you see _______ rainbow in the sky?

— Yes. Take out your phone and take a photo of _______v rainbow.

A.a;the B. the;a C. an;the D.a;a

2. Wearing blue clothes can make _______ easier to feel less stressed.

A. that B. this C. it D. they

3. It was hard for me to make a _______ , but I finally decided to leavemy job.

A. mistake B. decision C. plan D. speech

4.(2021·南通期中)—How do you celebrate National Day?

— We usually have celebrations to _______ourselves that we arelucky to live in such a great country.

A. realize B. require C. remind D. relax

5.—You recommend me to wear an orange shirt today, right?

— Yes. _______orange can bring you good luck, it is good for yourinterview.

A. When B. As C. If D. While

6. The new monitor felt _______ nervous before he spoke in front of us.

A.a bit of B.a little of C.a bit D.a bit little

7.— How much difficulty did you have ____ this problem?— _____ . It ’s quite easy.

A. to solve;Nothing B. to solve;None

C. solving;Nothing D. solving;None

8. We ’ re not sure _______ there ’ ll be _______or not tomorrow.

A. if;rains B. if;rainy C. whether;rain D. whether;raining

9.--Tomorrow I'll have an interview for a new job, and the job me better. What clothes should I wear?

-- You can wear a black suit and a white shirt. Black white.

A. fits;suits B. suits;matches C. matches;suits D. suits;fits

10.—I wonder if she _______ in the dancing tonight.

—I believe if she _______her homework, she will join us.

A. will join;will finish B. will join;finishes

C. joins;finishes D. joins;will finish

11.-Jeff seems unhappy. What's the matter?

- He lost his bike yesterday. Let's go to _______ him _______ .

A. cheer;up B. show;off C. take;away D. hurry;up

12.— What does the sentence “ If you were the earth,I'd rather _______ the moon than the sun.”mean?

—It means“I'd like to move around you.”. How sweet it sounds!

A. be B. to be C. being D. to being

13. More and more people prefer _______ to _______ in order toreduce the air pollution.

A. to walk;driving B. walking;drive

C. walking;driving D. to walk;drive

14.—What are you doing, Jack?

-I am searching for some information about the Blue Moon.I wonder_______.

A. that it will appear next time

B. why does it look blue

C. when was it found for the first time

D. whether it represents something lucky

15.—Are you going to Beijing to enjoy the art festival?

—I'm not sure. It _______time.

A. works on B. goes on C. carries on D. depends on

二、完形填空(本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

Red is the colour of China. Among all the_16_, red is most easily seen. The colour red is fresh and pure,_17_in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the colour red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has 18 meaning in Chinese culture and history.

No country in the world has ever_19_a colour in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives colour to the soul(灵魂) of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity(尊严) and mystery. Even now, Chinese people 20 the colour much more than foreigners do. It can be said that“China Red”is an everlasting theme for China, and an_21_colour for the Chinese people.

“ China Red ” has_22_a very popular word, attracting the world'sattention. Finding red- coloured things in China is very_23_, as you can see the colour everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special 24 in China: the walls of ancient palaces, the 25_flag, Chinese knots, lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even red tanghulu.

Red is the colour of_26_, health, harmony, happiness, richness and so on. Only real things and events can fully_27_and explain its beauty. The colour can be_28_and meaningful only when it's connected with people.

In China red is more than just a colour. It carries the ancient history and _29_of the Chinese nation. China Red is_30 with mysterious charmbeyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!

16.A. colours B. news C. papers D. paints

17.A. but B. or C. and D. while

18.A. poor B. rich C. simple D. correct

19.A. used B. shared C. drawn D. affected

20.A. need B. dislike C. hate D. love

21.A. interesting B. expensive C. easy-going D. important

22.A. spoken B. said C. become D. got

23.A. hard B. easy C. sudden D. warm

24.A. roles B. games C. cards D. places

25.A. national B. international C. local D. foreign

26.A. rainbow B. fear C. worry D. luck

27.A. believe B. show C. talk D. write

28.A. large B. quiet C. alive D. peaceful

29.A. art B. culture C. business D. ability

30.A. pleased B. crowded C. filled D. satisfied

三、阅读理解(本题共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

A(2021·南通海门区期中)

Once upon a time, the colours in the world started to argue. All thought they were the most important and useful.

Green said,“I'm the symbol of life and hope.I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look around and you will see me everywhere.”

Blue followed,“You only consider the earth, but look at the sky and the sea.”

Yellow smiled,“I bring hope and warmth into the world. Look at the colour of the sun and the moon.”

Orange continued,“I'm the colour of joy. My beauty is so fantastic that no one can think of you at sunrise or sunset.”

Red shouted out,“I am the ruler of all of you.I am the colour of danger and bravery. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. So nobody can take my place.”

Purple stood up,“I'm the colour of power. Kings have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People never question me!They just listen and follow.”

And indigo started to say... The colours'quarrelling became louder and louder.

Suddenly, the sky became dark and rain started to pour down. The colours all gathered in fear. Rain began to speak,“You foolish colours. Join hands with one another and come to me.”

The colours did as they were told. Rain added,“Don't you know you each are made for a certain purpose? When it rains, appear together to show that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is the colour of your friendship.”

31. The colour green thought it was the most important because .

A. it made the world full of joy

B. it was the symbol of life and love

C. people could see it here and there

D. it was the colour of grass and flowers

32. Each colour is made for a purpose.

A. similar B. certain C. funny D. personal

33. According to the passage, we can know .

A. orange stands for power and life

B. all the colours were happy to greet rain

C. blue is the colour of the sea and the sky

D. the sky became dark and began to snow

B

Green is an important colour in nature. It is the colour of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the colour of most growing plants.

Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished. For example,a green hand is someone who has no experience, or who is new to a situation.

Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb(拇指).A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.

The Green Revolution(革命) is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.

Green is also the colour used to describe such a thing—jealousy(嫉妒). The green-eyed monster(怪物) does not come from outer space. It describes the unpleasant feeling a person has when someone has something he wants. Your friend may suffer from(忍受······的折磨) the green-eyed monster if you get a pay rise and he does not.

34. What does the underlined word“ripe”mean in Paragraph 2?

A. Grown. B. Young. C. New. D. Unknown.

35. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. Who has a green thumb.

B. What the Green Revolution is.

C. What the meaning of“a green thumb”is.

D. Scientists have green thumbs.

36. What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 5 refer to?

A. Green. B. The green-eyed monster.

C. Outer space. D.A feeling.

37. In which column(栏目) of a magazine can we most probably readthis passage?

A. Science in the news. B. The health report.

C. Words and their stories. D. The education report.

C

She's sad;he's happy. We know it from the looks on their faces. But how do we describe it in an interesting way?

Plain(简单的):You look fine;you're looking good.

Cute:You're obviously(明显地) in the pink.

Note:Colours are popular for describing feelings and moods. For example, someone is“seeing red(becoming very angry)”or perhaps feeling“blue(a bit low)”.

Plain:I don't feel very well.

Cute:I'm feeling under the weather.

Note:This is perhaps because it's like having a rain cloud hanging over your head. And a person who has done something wrong can be“under a cloud”of suspicion(怀疑).

Plain:Everyone looks a bit unhappy today.

Cute:Everyone seems out of sorts today.

Note:The phrase“out of sorts”has the sense of not being in proper shape or in proper condition.

Plain:You looked unhappy at the party.

Cute:You looked like you were down in the dumps at the party.

Note:The phrase“down in the dumps”means being very sad and without much interest in life.

Plain:I'm very, very happy.

Cute:I'm on top of the world.

Note:There are similar ways to say you're happy, such as“on cloud nine”over the moon”and“in seventh heaven”. Choose whichever you like and avoid using that dull“very, very”usage.

There is so much to learn in daily English. Keep learning, and you'll pass your English exams with flying colours!

38. Some people treated little cats or dogs as vent(发泄) toys, whichmade me .

A. on cloud nine B. very boredC. feel green D. see red

39. Jack's father is over 80, but he looks healthy and younger than hereally is. He is .

A. under the weather B. in the pinkC. feeling blue D. down in the dumps

40. All the following expressions can be used to describe happy feelingsEXCEPT“ ”.

A. over the moon B. in seventh heavenC. on top of the world D. out of sorts

41. The underlined expression probably means “ _______”.

A. successfully B. finally C. peacefully D. calmly

D(2020·泰州)

As usual, Amber was hurrying to catch the yellow school bus. Luckily, the traffic lights turned green as she was to cross the road, so she made it. When the bus passed the golden arches(拱形门) of McDonald's, they reminded her of a hamburger. She hadn't had breakfast that morning because the fruit salad on the blue dish didn't look delicious at all. However, Amber remembered that she was still on a diet. So now she was really in a black mood.

You may have noticed that several colours were used in the above story to help describe Amber's morning. In fact, colours influence your life more than you can ever imagine. Take language for example:you may describe a sick person as being“a bit green”. To describe a depressed person, you say that the person is “feeling blue”. In short, colours do add interest to daily conversations.

Besides, colours can be used in many parts of your daily life. Have you ever thought about why many school buses and taxis are painted yellow, and stop signs red? Since yellow is the most eye-catching colour, it can catch people's attention, especially in heavy traffic. As for red, it is the colour which usually shows warning;as a result, some traffic signs use this colour. For the same reason, hot-water taps are usually marked red.

    The colours of a dining environment possibly decide how much you eat. Most fast food restaurants are often decorated in bright colours such as red, yellow, orange, and white for the purpose of increasing people's appetite(胃口). This is because bright colours are natural colours found in many foods, and, therefore, able to raise people's spirits. Blue, in comparison with bright colours, is said to lower people's appetite because few foods are blue in nature. For those who are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might help!

“Morning, Amber!What happened? You look a bit green,”said Violet,Amber's best friend.

“Nothing... just feeling... blue,”said Amber.

"Hey!Come to my place tonight. Do you know what I just bought?A Wii!It’s red-hot.”

Amber was tickled pink to have the chance to play with the Wii and said, “Sounds great!”

42. Most school buses are painted yellow because _______.

A. it tells other drivers to prepare to stop

B. it helps bus drivers stay in a good mood

C. it can easily catch other people's attention

D. it is the colour that most schoolchildren like

43. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Amber looked ill when Violet saw her first.

B. Amber ate up all her fruit salad in the morning.

C. Amber refused to go to Violet's house in the end.

D. Amber didn't catch the school bus and was late for school.

44. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Colours influence people's daily lives.

B. Most fast food restaurants are painted grey.

C. Different colours are used for different purposes.

D. Colours make daily conversations more interesting.

45. What can we infer from the passage?

A. Amber was not fat at all.

B. Amber cheered up at Violet's invitation at last.

C. Violet didn't know how colours influenced our lives.

D. Arches of McDonald's are painted gold only to make them nice.

Ⅱ卷(非选择题 )

四、词汇(本题共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

A.请根据括号中的中文提示、英文释义或句意，写出句中所缺单词，使句子通顺。

46. Please write down your name and address. We need some of your_______ _______(个人的) information.

47. If the law ______________( need) you to do something, you have to do it.

48. It is reported that red represents ______________( the quality of being hot), power and strong feelings.

49. People not only in China but also from many other countries are still ______________by Confucius' thoughts.

50. Madame Curie is best known for ______________ radium.

B.请根据句意从方框中选择合适的单词，并用其适当形式填空，使句子通顺。

peaceful warm sad energy feel

51. Jack and David are good friends and they can share ______________ with each other.

52. It is reported that blue can bring us a feeling of ______________ .

53. When my grandmother died, my life was filled with ______________ .

54. She felt the of his arms around her ______________.

55. The guide is so ______________ and outgoing that he can help tourists have a good time during the trip.

C.请根据句意从方框中选择合适的动词，并用其适当时态填空，使句子通顺。solve practise prefer build wait

56. Sometimes, she ______________ staying at home to going swimming.

57. At last, he successfully ______________ the problem.

58. Do you know people ______________ another new bridge in our town next year?

59.—What's wrong with you, Jane?

—I'ma little sick and I ______________ for Dad to take me to hospital.

60. My sister ______________ as a doctor for 20 years.

五、短文填空(本题共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，写出一个合适的英语单词完整、正确的形式，使短文通顺。

In the animal world, colour is of great importance to nature's animals, birds and insects. Often it can s __________1____their lives. Nature is beautiful, and we can see its beauty everywhere. Nature is full of colours.P __________2____, animals, birds and insects have many beautiful colours. Colour, however, for animals, birds and insects is not only beauty. It means life to them because it helps them h __________3____from other dangerous animals.

Some birds use their colours to tell other birds to s _________4_____away from their “houses”in the tree. They sing and move their wings to show their colours as am __________5____to other birds. One kind of butterfly is orange and black. Birds do not like e ___________6___them because they have a bad taste. Once a bird eats this kind of butterfly, it remembers the bad taste. After that, it will n __________7____eat another orange and black butterfly!

Some moths(飞蛾) use colours to make birds a __________8_____of them.A bird can remember the colours or the marks on the moth's back. The bird sees the colours or the marks and doesn't eat the moth!One kind of fish can change its colour. The colour is the s _________9______as the sea plants or rock around it. Other fish can't see it. Of course, the chameleon is the most famous because it can change the colour of its body as it walks from a tree to green plants. You can see it t  _________10_____green as you watch.

六、阅读与回答问题(本题共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.

Recite(背诵) and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that sounds natural.

Ask the person to recite and repeat. You can let other people help you remember their names. After you've been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased with the effort you're making to learn their names.

Use associations. Connect each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental(心理的) note: “Vickie Cheng—tall, black hair”. To make your associations stronger, writethem on a small card as soon as possible.

Limit the number of new names you learn at a time. When meeting a group of people, pay all your attention to remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in a large crowd expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

Go early. Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people appear on time. There are fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others—an automatic(自动的) review for you.

1. How many tips does the writer give us for remembering names?

 ________________________________________________________

2. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

 ________________________________________________________

3. When do you limit yourself to learning just first names?

 ________________________________________________________

4. What will you do to remember more names when you attend parties?

 ________________________________________________________

5. How do you try to remember people's names?(请自拟一句话作答)

 ________________________________________________________

Unit 2 培优测试卷

一、1~5. ACBCB 6~10. CDCBB 11~15. AACDD

二、16~20. ACBAD 21~25. DCBAA 26~30. DBCBC

三、31~33. CBC 34～37.ACBC 38～41.DBDA 42～45.CABB

四、46. personal 47. requires 48. heat 49. influenced 50. discovering 51. feelings52. peace 53. sadness 54. warmth 55. energetic 56. prefers 57. solved 58. willbuild 59. am waiting 60. has practised

五、  save Plants  hide stay message  eating never  afraid   same  turn

六、1. Five. 2. They will feel pleased/happy. 3. When I meet a group of people./When meeting a group of people. 4. I will go to the parties early. 5. I usually writethe names on a small card.(答案不唯一，符合情理即可）