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1、单元综合测评(二)(时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(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。AOne day I saw Harold, my neighbor, putting some metal sheets around the base of his tree where he kept his bird feeder.I didnt understand why until another neighbor explained to me that Harold was trying to keep t
2、he squirrels from eating the bird food.By putting the metal sheets around the base, Harold thought the squirrels wouldnt be able to climb up the tree.The next morning, the food was gone.The following week Harold figured hed put the bird feeder on a string and hang it from the tip of one of the branc
3、hes.I believe his thinking was that the squirrel couldnt go out to the edge of the branch because the branch wouldnt support the weight therefore not allowing the squirrel to get to the feeder.Next day, you got it, the food was gone, too.I felt sorry for Harold.Although Harold was stronger and smart
4、er than the squirrel, he lacked the one quality that would guarantee him victoryfocus.You see Harold thinks about ways of preventing the squirrel from getting the food on occasion, when he has time.The squirrel, on the other hand has its mind on getting that food 24 hours a day.The squirrelssurvival
5、 depends on it.Survival brings about, not just focus but an intense focus on solving a problem by removing an obstacle.Success is not about who is stronger.Success is not about who has a better GPA(平均分数)Success is about who is more focused and committed to achieving their objectives.You, the reader,
6、 can compete with any person no matter who they may be.The only thing you have to do is commit yourself to focusing on the very subject that interests you.1Harold was worried because the squirrel Aate his bird foodBhurt many of his birdsCcould climb the tree quicklyDreached the end of the branches【解
7、析】细节理解题。根据第一段中间的“The next morning, the food was gone”可知，Harold采取的措施并没有什么效果，因此他很担心松鼠偷吃鸟食。【答案】A2What made the squirrel succeed according to the passage?AIts cleverness.BIts fixed attention.CIts strength.DIts very survival.【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段后半部分的“The squirrel.has its mind on getting that food 24 hours a d
8、ay.not just focus but an intense focus.”可知，松鼠成功是因为它持续的、专注的注意力。【答案】B3What does the writer advise you to do if you want to succeed?ATo be brave enough to compete with others.BTo try to keep your body healthy.CTo work much harder than others.DTo put your heart into what interests you.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一句
9、中的“.commit yourself to focusing on the very subject that interest you”可知，如果我们想要成功就要全身心的投入。【答案】DBHave Fun at UKs Most Famous Theme ParkAlton Towers Theme Park reopens with selected rides and attractions for HalfTerm from 19th to 27th of February 2016, and then again for the main season, starting on 2
10、6th March, 2016.Theres something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters.Guests of all ages will enjoy many different funpacked activities.Here are some of the rides.ThirteenThirteen is based on the discovery of an ancie
11、nt burial site in an area of unexpected woodland known as the Dark Forest, and built on the site of the old Corkscrew roller coaster.You are invited to take the final ride on Thirteen, going deep into the seemingly living, breathing Dark Forest.You must be at least 1.2m tall to go on the ride.If you
12、 are 1.96m or over, you cant go on the ride.Laughs and frightsAre you up for a bit of lighthearted fun with friends and family? The roller coaster at the Alton Towers Resort makes for an unforgettable experience.There is a great deal of fun and lots of laughs and fun frights on its amusement rides.A
13、ttractionsThere is entertainment for the whole family.There are lots of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long.You may take a ride on the Skyride or start or finish your day with a round of Extraordinary Golf.Save 20% by booking online and benefit from Early Ride Time.There is no
14、online booking feethe price you see is the price you pay.Ticket Type Including EarlyRide Time Online Only Price Online Family of Four Ticket 90.24 Online Adult Ticket 31.68 Online Child Ticket (age 411) 24.48 4.The feature of the theme park is that Ait only provides terrific ridesBeveryone in the fa
15、mily can have fun there Conly adults can go on the ride Dnone of the activities are suitable for tall people【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段的Theres something for the whole family at Alton Towers, with lots of terrific rides, amazing live shows, and wonderful costume characters.Guests of all ages will enjoy many different funpacked activities可知在这家公园里家庭中的每个人都能参与到公园的游乐中。【答案】B5If little Tom is 1.15m tall, which of the following is he forbidden to do?AGo on the Skyride.BRide on the roller coasters.CTake the final ride on Thirteen.DPlay Extraordinary Golf.【解析】细节理解题。根据文中的Thirteen部分的You are invited to ta
