2016届高考英语第一轮课时检测试卷5

　　课时作业(五)　必修1　Unit 5　Nelson Mandela—a modern hero

　　Ⅰ.单项填空

　　1．I thought her nice and honest________I met her.But as time went on，I knew that she was very selfish and not caring.

　　A．first time　

　　B．for the first time

　　C．the first time

　　D．by the first time

　　2．________in 1636，Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States.

　　A．Being founded

　　B．It was founded

　　C．Founded

　　D．Founding

　　3．Only when I left my parents for Italy______how much I loved them.

　　A．I realized

　　B．I had realized

　　C．had I realized

　　D．did I realize

　　4．—Why does she always ask you for help?

　　—There is no one else________，is there?

　　A．who to turn to

　　B．she can turn to

　　C．for whom to turn

　　D．for her to turn

　　5．Mike often attempts to escape________whenever he breaks traffic regulations.

　　A．having been fined

　　B．to have been fined

　　C．to be fined

　　D．being fined

　　6．As________matter of fact，________beauty of________nature there made an excellent impression on me.

　　A．a；the；/

　　B．a；the；the

　　C．the；the；/

　　D．a；/；the

　　7．It’s important to learn to take a positive attitude________life when you are________trouble.

　　A．to；under

　　B．of；in

　　C．to；in

　　D．with；in

　　8．Ms Black is considered a________lady by her neighbors，for she often helps the poor old man next door.

　　A．generous

　　B．hopeful

　　C．mean

　　D．selfish

　　9．Althoug the living conditions were poor in the mountain，Xu Benyu still devoted his energies to________his students of different ages.

　　A．teach

　　B．teaching

　　C．having taught

　　D．be teaching

　　10．We all know that hard working and plain living are fine________of our Chinese people.

　　A．qualities

　　B．manners

　　C．deeds

　　D．acts

　　11．Now their talks have reached a key stage________one side must give in to the other.

　　A．which

　　B．that

　　C．where

　　D．how

　　12．I think our education should give all children________opportunities to develop their special gift.

　　A．reasonable

　　B．equal

　　C．flexible

　　D．convenient

　　13．The owner of the mine was________to twenty years because he had broken the law to employ children as miners.

　　A．sentenced

　　B．trapped

　　C．sheltered

　　D．buried

　　14．Students should be________in class.Only listening without taking part in the activities is not good for one’s study.

　　A．passive

　　B．active

　　C．curious

　　D．lazy

　　15．Although________my opinion，the old professor didn’t come up with his own.

　　A．against

　　B．on

　　C．for

　　D．in

　　.阅读理解

　　(2011·宝鸡检测一)

　　Today we will explain a very old saying that has had a big influence on rock­and­roll music.That saying is “A rolling stone gathers no moss”．It has several meanings.One meaning is that a person who never settles down in one place will not be successful.Another is that someone who is always moving，with no roots in one place，avoids responsibilities.

　　This proverb was said to be first used in the 1500s.But in the 1960s，the expression“rolling stone” became famous in the world of rock­and­roll music.It became the name of a song，a rock group and a magazine.

　　Experts say it all started with a song by the American singer and guitarist Muddy Waters.He was one of the country’s top blues musicians until his death in 1983.His music influenced singers like Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.In 1950，Muddy Waters recorded a song called “Rolling Stone”．

　　A British rock group is said to have taken its name from Muddy Waters’ song.The Rolling Stones performed for the first time in 1962.The group’s members called themselves “the world’s greatest rock and roll band”

　　In 1965，Bob Dylan released his song “Like a Rolling Stone”．It is one of his best known and most influential works.

　　It is an angry song about a woman who was once rich and successful.But now she is on her own，“ with no direction home，like a complete unknown，like a rolling stone”．

　　In 1967，a young man named Jann Wenner started a magazine and he named it “Rolling Stone”．The magazine reported on rock music and the popular culture that the music created.By 1971，“Rolling Stone” had become the leading rock music and counterculture publication.It is still popular today.

　　1．Which person can be described as a rolling stone according to the proverb?

　　A．A person who always changes his jobs.

　　B．A person who has a successful career.

　　C．A person who has no family.

　　D．A person who is out of work.

　　2．All of them are musicians except________.

　　A．Elvis Presley

　　B．Bob Dylan

　　C．Muddy Waters

　　D．Jann Wenner

　　3．Who first used “rolling stone” as a name for music?

　　A．Jann Wenner.

　　B．Bob Dylan.

　　C．Elvis Presley.

　　D．Muddy Waters.

　　(2011·合肥第一次质量检测)

　　A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different.Many people use a long weekend for a getaway，a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore，learn，or relax.

　　Hotel Romance

　　Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway，such as champagnes，flowers，or a fruit basket

　　in the room on arrival.Getaway packages usually include a room with something special，a heart shaped bed，for example.Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining，plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.

　　Visit a Spa

　　Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features.Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction.A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks，or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths.Most spas offer a range of massage，health and beauty treatments，so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.

　　Learn a Skill

　　A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new，but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations.Some organizations offer intensive courses that last two or three days.People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer，speak a new language，or take better photos.

　　Help Others

　　Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations (住宿) and activities for short­term volunteers.Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities.A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.

　　Stay in a National Park

　　For those who want to relax in a rural environment，a national park fits the bill.Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers.Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent.A getaway to a national park provides privacy，stress relief，and the time to get to know some important natural resources.

　　4．The underlined word “getaway” in this passage most probably means________.

　　A．an exciting exploration

　　B．an interesting location

　　C．a short vacation

　　D．an unforgettable experience

　　5．It can be learned from the text that________.

　　A．spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country

　　B．intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home

　　C．helping others at weekend makes people feel more stressful

　　D．people may get close to nature in a national park

　　6．Which of the following can be rented in a national park?

　　A．Cabins.

　　B．Trailers.

　　C．Camping areas.

　　D．Tents.

　　7．The best title of the passage can be________.

　　A．Away from Our Busy Work

　　B．Good Ways to Relieve Stress

　　C．Enjoy Life and Help Others

　　D．Long Weekend Getaway Ideas