Unit2 Bridging Cultures【单元测试】（适合全国高考甲乙卷区）-2022-2023学年高二英语单元复习（人教版2019选择性必修第二册）

Unit 2  Bridging Cultures

第一部分  听力（略）

第二部分  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。

A

1．The class that can help children to communicate with strangers in public costs ________.

A．$75．00 B．$68．00

C．$59．00 D．$49．00

2．Which classes are designed for parents who want to help their children?

A．Class 501 and Class 502． B．Class 502 and Class 503．

C．Class 501 and Class 503． D．Class 503 and Class 504．

3．According to the information above, we can learn that ________.

A．the classes above are given on weekdays in May

B．all the classes are given in the same teaching building

C．none of the classes may help improve one’s social skills in daily life

D．adults can improve their children’s emotional development in Class 504

B

 Moving to a foreign country is an amazing, life-changing experience. It's an opportunity to meet new people, make yourself completely involved in a different culture and possibly learn another language. However, before embarking on such an adventure, there are some practical decisions that need to be made. One such decision is choosing where to live. 

For me, choosing to live with a French family was the best choice I made, and here is why.

Firstly, a family can show you around the city or town and help you settle in, stopping you from feeling lonely. When you're in a new environment with people you don't know and who are speaking a language you're still not fluent in, you might feel lost, tired and homesick—I know I did. However, my host family were wonderful and welcoming;they showed me which buses to take to get to work, cooked dinner for me so we could eat together, and took me with them on trips to the beach, the theatre and even a bullring. These were great opportunities to experience French culture and build relationships, which in turn helped me feel at home and welcome.

Moreover, living with French people has been beneficial to helping me improve my language skills. Being constantly exposed to authentic French conversation has allowed me to learn new phrases, widen my vocabulary and even improve my accent. My host family are happy to answer my questions and correct me when I say things wrong, which makes me a better and more confident French speaker.

Finally, the experience of living abroad is one that you will remember forever, and perhaps the friendships—like the memories—will also last. Your host family might become your friends for life. You might return for their birthdays, weddings, holidays, and many more things. I sincerely hope to remain in contact with my host family long after I leave France because when I was away from my friends and loved ones, they welcomed me and made me part of their family.

4.What does the underlined phrase “embarking on” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A.Remarking on.　　    B.Setting about.

C.Depending on.　　    D.Putting about.

5.Where did the writer choose to live when moving to a foreign country?

A.In a dormitory.　　    B.In his own apartment.

C.In a host family.　　    D.In his friend's house.

6.What is the advantage of living with French people?

A.Improving his French skills.

B.Feeling homesick and lonely.

C.Making friends from different countries.

D.Introducing English culture to the French.

7.How does the writer develop the passage?

A.By making comparisons.

B.By following the order of time.

C.By following the order of importance.

D.By listing detailed reasons.

C

Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55million people in the U. S. are “gig workers” which are more than 35 percent of the U. S. workforce. That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020.

People are drawn to gig work(零工)because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment. And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work­life balance，and the chance to pursue your passions.

If you're thinking of joining the gig economy it's never been easier. One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss breathing down your neck. As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress.Instead，you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with. But  this  degree of  freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline. With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you.

A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help. On the employer's end，it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve  their skills. Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account  for an influx(涌入)of temporary workers. It is harder for gig workers to become skilled and get promoted.

The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated  by the day. You have to keep learning and keep up with  industry trends to maintain a competitive edge. This is true  even for people in traditional office settings, but it's critical if  you're your own boss.

8．What made the gig life a reality?

A．An ideal work­life balance.

B．New technologies.

C．A little extra money.

D．Maximum freedom.

9．What does the underlined phrase “breathing down your neck” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Making you unable to breathe freely.

B．Standing very close behind you.

C．Threatening you by saying something.

D．Monitoring you closely.

10．What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A．Employers should invest in training the temporary workers.

B．Gig workers start their jobs out of passion.

C．It's hard for employers to employ people for higher positions.

D．It's hard for gig workers to develop skills.

11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig Economy

B．The Challenges of the Gig Economy

C．The Increase of the Gig Economy

D．The Reasons for the Gig Economy

D

For Damen Fletcher, chess is much more than a game. This inspiring California man uses chess to coach young people from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Southern California and beyond to develop self-confidence, and find purpose in their lives.

Why does Fletcher choose chess to help kids and teens make the right moves in life? The answer lies in his own life story. Fletcher, who learned to play this game of strategic skill at the age of 13, grew up in Compton, California. After heading farther to college, he returned home to find his friends struggling. As he explains; "Some of them had fallen into prison. Homeless and unemployed... and I just wondered，‘Why did I have such a different outcome? 'And it was chess.”

So he set about building his own organization“Train of Thought”to help inner city kids find their own king or queen and life goals by learning problem solving, teamwork, and forward planning skills at an early age through chess, while enjoying themselves.

Fletcher highlights in an interview with Fox News that every game of chess is 75 to 100 moves, and every single move that your opponent makes presents a new problem for you to solve, so chess is a game in which the weak can turn out stronger. As Paige Stevenson, a 7th grader and already a keen chess player thanks to Fletcher's enthusiasm，tells the channel，“He has taught me not to give up because you can move and find a way out instead of losing.”

His organization has partnered with more than 100 schools to date and has taught more than50 ,000 students the game of Kings in California，with plans to expand in the US. It is an old proverb that children learn from play, and this is something that Fletcher is keen to stress. And as his website also explains : " If you think chess is just a game，you're not playing it right.”

12. What do we know about Damen Fletcher?

A. He had a rough childhood.   B. He likes nothing but chess.

C. He is a positive chess master.  D. He is a famous social activist.

13. What inspired Fletcher to found “Train of Thought”?

A. The value of chess.    B. The college education.

c. His pursuit for success.   D. His friends’ requirement.

14. Why did the author mention Paige Stevenson in paragraph 4?

A. To compare different ideas.

B. To show Paige's enthusiasm.

C. To provide other information.

D. To support Fletcher's opinion.

15. What can be inferred about the game of Kings from the text?

A. It can help kids grow up happily.

B. It may get kids addicted to chess.

C. It will become a required course.

D. It is active in schools in the world.

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。

More than the challenge of fitting into a new culture, there are many benefits that a student can get with an exchange program. These benefits include: 

Diverse academic opportunities. It’s not actually the travel that students would love to study abroad.  　1　 Instead, it will be an offering of diverse opportunities for the student. For example,  the student will be able to experience the differences of teaching methods,  educational formats and academic program offerings.  

　2　 Studying in another country opens the student to different surroundings, which makes the student know about the country’s customs,  people and regions,  Knowing other culture also teaches the student how to be open-minded.  

Personality development.  　3　 Thus,  the student needs to make decisions on his or her own and suffer the consequences or enjoy the fruits of that decision. With this,  the student is taught how real life is,  what it means to be responsible,  and how being resourceful can help in his or her survival. It’s no wonder that most students who returned after the exchange program were seen with significant improvement on their personal development. 　4　 

So,  why not let your child have the benefits of a student exchange program?  Exchange programs or study-abroad programs are great investments for the student.  　5　 Just imagine,  by transforming students in a foreign country the society is starting to build a new blood of more mature people who might just be able to create a better tomorrow for the generations to come.  

A. Improved protection of social rights.

B. Better awareness of cultural differences.

C. More importantly,  it is helpful for the improvement of the society.

D. Most of them are more confident and have better decision-making skills.

E. The hosting school can also benefit by making a student’s dream come true.

F. Although students really love traveling,  studying is not a travel-fun activity at all times.

G. Being an exchange student often means living far away from home and parental guidance.

第三部分  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。

When faced with tough difficulties or troubles, people always give us positive words.    41    can lift our spirits indeed, but sometimes in some case it    42    depresses us. Psychology calls it “toxic positivity.” What is it? Let’s see the following    43   .

Between sleepless nights, diapers (换尿布) and feeding times, having small children at home could leave Priscilla Goins feeling    44   . She loved her kids, but it was a lot. “I would sometimes say ‘I just want a minute to myself,’” Goins, of Knoxville, Tennessee, said. “People would be like: Oh, you’ll miss it when they’re    45    or you should value it.” That made her so mad. She doesn’t    46    what people say. She disagreed at all. Actually, in those moments, she simply wanted    47    that she was going through the tiredness    48   .

A focus on positive thinking, while putting challenging and    49    experiences to the side, is what some experts call “toxic positivity.” Being cheerful is not a bad thing. Certainly, a    50    attitude can be a gift to those around you, but it shouldn’t    51    listening thoughtfully to others’ experiences. When you are choosing to look at    52    from one angle-in this case a positive angle-you are very likely to dismiss or deny an authentic   53   . That’s toxic positivity, which is what Goins   54    when she was looking for a bit of mercy about the    55    of parenting young children. Even if you’re trying to    56    someone, ignoring someone’s tough experiences can leave them feeling that they should    57    negative feelings in the future.    58    trying to find a positive spin, we are supposed to use accepting and comprehensive words. Sometimes we just need to say “Yeah, me too,” or “That makes total sense.” It’s allowing someone to express something that is    59   , even if it’s hard to hear or it’s    60   .

41. A．Modesty B．Encouragement C．Excitement D．Admiration
42. A．also B．ever C．just D．still
43. A．analysis B．statement C．summary D．example
44. A．thrilled B．joyful C．tired D．panic
45. A．younger B．older C．stronger D．taller
46. A．distinguish B．discontent C．deny D．recognize
47. A．commitment B．concern C．acknowledgment D．acquisition
48. A．eventually B．gradually C．anyway D．indeed
49. A．cosy B．unforgettable C．joyful D．tough
50. A．negative B．positive C．critical D．caring
51. A．take the place of                  B．take control of 

C．take charge of                    D．take advantage of

52. A．views B．positions C．situations D．phenomena
53. A．experience B．relationship C．conclusion D．virtue
54. A．explained B．received C．exposed D．conveyed
55. A．pleasure B．loss C．challenge D．well-being
56. A．cheer up B．let down C．speak highly of D．speak ill of
57. A．present B．hide C．indicate D．spread
58. A．Regardless of B．In terms of C．Instead of D．As a result of
59. A．artificial B．vague C．accurate D．authentic
60. A．uncomfortable                    B．comprehensive 

C．optimistic                    D．unavoidable

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。

On our way to the house, it was raining 1．________ hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take 2．________ (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.

We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 3．________ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 4．________ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 5．________(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya (木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.

When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 6．________ (compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 7．________ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 8．________ (huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week­long stay, we 9．________ (invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 10．________ (listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.

第四部分  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）

Last weekend I went fishing with my cousins by a river,where was two miles away from my home by bike.When we were about to return for home,we found one of our bike lost.We were really nervous then.Asking about the lost bike,nobody told the truth except me.And to my surprise,my parents don’t scold me.Instead,they said I was a honest boy.I have benefited great from my family rules.I’m not the best at school work,but classmates trust me and nearly everyone is willing to making friends with me.It helps me know better about “Honesty is the best policy.”

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是学校学生会主席李华。你们计划举办一个“中国年”聚会，欢迎来学校的澳大利亚交换生。请你给其中的一名学生John写一封邀请邮件，内容包括：

1．发出邀请；

2．聚会的时间和地点；

3．简要介绍活动内容。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．开头及结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；

3．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear John，

Welcome to our school and I have some good news to tell you.                        

Yours，

Li Hua