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Unit 10 Connections 检测卷
一、完形填空
Najma Hashi (also named Nujuum) is a respected female artist, whose paintings are winning a global following. But Nujuum is not your 1 next-generation rising star. Nujuum, 26, grew up in Somalia, where new artists, especially female ones, are 2 from pursuing art.
This young artist grew up in a 3 living environment, which she has 4 to watching a horror movie: war, drought, poverty and hunger. Since Nujuum was seven, 5 Nujuum went, she felt moved to paint. As a child, on her way home from school, she would sit by the 6 and draw pictures in the sand. “I was thinking of creating my own little world, getting away from the 7 . Art has always been a form of 8 for me.” As she went through school, she drew a whole city on her bedroom wall using her school pencils.
However, Nujuum was 9 that art isn’t a respected profession in her country. “Art, 10 , in the Somalian community is not a good thing to do,” she says. Her mother did not share her dreams, nor did her neighbors who considered them 11 .
This 12 made her give up art for a while. However, she realized that she had a 13 : “Either I continue drawing and painting and create a beautiful life or I stay unhappy for the rest of my life.” Finally, Nujuum turned her 14 in art into something she could make a living from.
She 15 opening a school one day for other talented local artists, enabling them to choose art as a career too.
1．A．strange B．intelligent C．ambitious D．typical
2．A．protected B．discouraged C．helped D．kept
3．A．peaceful B．comfortable C．terrible D．civilized
4．A．compared B．refused C．determined D．failed
5．A．somewhere B．nowhere C．everywhere D．where
6．A．shore B．table C．station D．store
7．A．imagination B．extinction C．reality D．danger
8．A．survival B．relief C．excellence D．reward
9．A．concerned B．likely C．optimistic D．aware
10．A．in general B．in person C．in shock D．in secret
11．A．normal B．confusing C．useful D．strange
12．A．pressure B．shame C．consequence D．extent
13．A．advantage B．opportunity C．intention D．choice
14．A．tendency B．appreciation C．interest D．entertainment
15．A．approves of B．dreams of C．consists of D．knows of
二、阅读理解
Gladys West, the mathematician, was born in 1930 in Virginia and had to help harvest crops on her family’s farm. The hard work started before daybreak and lasted well into the blistering heat of the afternoon. To get out of there, she was going to get an education.
Her parents tried to save some money to send her to college, but unexpected bills kept hitting the fund. Then a teacher announced that the state was going to give a college scholarship to the two top students from her year. Finally, West got the scholarship, allowing her to attend Virginia State College, a historically black university.
West decided to major in mathematics because it was a well-respected subject. It was largely studied by men, but she didn’t take much notice of them as she knew deep in her heart that nothing was getting in her way. After graduating, she became a teacher. A few years later, she returned to the university and earned a master’s degree in mathematics. Then she was offered a job at a naval base in Dahlgren, Virginia. This made her only the second black woman to be hired to work as a programmer at the base.
Despite her intellectual abilities and career success, West felt she was inferior. It was this feeling, deeply rooted and felt, by many African Americans that drove her to work as hard as she could. West determined to commit herself to her work, hoping that by doing it to the best of her ability, she could get recognition for her work.
West did just that. In 1979, she became project manager for the Seasat project, the first satellite that could monitor the oceans. She programmed an IBM 7030 Stretch computer, providing faster calculations for an accurate Earthmodel. This detailed mathematical model of the shape of the Earth was a building block for what would become the GPS orbit. In 1998, aged 68, she intended to focus on her PhD after retirement. She eventually finished her graduation thesis and gained her PhD in public administration and policy affairs in 2000 at the age of 70.
16．What helps Gladys West to go to the university
A．Her teacher’s aiding her.
B．Her parents’ paying for the expenses.
C．Her family background.
D．The scholarship from the government.
17．What can we infer from the text
A．West got all her degrees after retirement.
B．Men dominated maths field in West’s days.
C．Black women scientists ' talent was fully appreciated.
D．When she began to work, West felt she was superior to others.
18．What does the underlined phrase “a building block” in paragraph 5 mean
A．A basic part. B．A detailed map.
C．A building material. D．A major obstacle.
19．What kind of person is Gladys West
A．Helpful and serious.
B．Honest and hardworking.
C．Ambitious and committed.
D．Considerate and devoted.
My legs don’t do much because I have a serious disease. They just sit there and look pretty. When people look at me, they only see the chair — my wheelchair. I’ve been in one since I was 3 years old. And it doesn’t matter if I graduate at the top of my class and go to law school. To some people, I’ll always be the girl in the chair.
But I don’t think of myself as the kid who can’t walk. Most of my friends don’t even notice the chair anymore. I’m just the girl they’ve been friends with. My friends are good at lifting me in and out of my small car when we go to the movies. We even took the car to the dance. One of the boys helped me out of the car and all the girls helped me to fix my dress. Even in the crowded school elevator (电梯), there’s always someone around to carry me.
There are a lot of things I can’t do for myself, such as lifting my arms, dressing myself, and feeding myself. Even so, I do very well at school and I always tell myself that I’m just like any other kid in my school.
The truth is that my parents raised me to be proud of my disability (残疾). There are plenty of things I wish I could do differently. I wanted to be a doctor. But that’s not going to work out. So I’ll be a lawyer instead. I also wanted to dance and play soccer. My parents taught me that I’m like this for a reason — to educate people and show them that this disease affects my bones — not my brain. My friend Erica once said to me, “Kennedy, you’re not disabled. You just can’t walk.”
20．What does the underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refer to
A．The author’s legs. B．The author’s chairs.
C．The author’s friends. D．The author’s diseases.
21．We can learn from the second paragraph that the author __________.
A．is the dancing queen of her school B．is afraid of taking the school elevator
C．often gets lots of help from her friends D．can’t be understood by her schoolmates
22．What will the author probably be in the future
A．A doctor. B．A lawyer. C．A dancer. D．An actor.
23．Which of the following can best describe the author
A．Strange and unhappy. B．Honest and polite.
C．Brave and strong. D．Lazy and useless.
24．Kennedy’s story mainly tells us that we should _________.
A．work hard B．smile at life
C．have dreams D．thank our parents
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
25．What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A．Its potential to boost his career. B．Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
C．Its graceful and light movements. D．Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
26．How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving an example.
C．By sharing a story. D．By making a comparison.
27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Filippi thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B．People prefer to write down their past experiences.
C．Accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
D．A book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
28．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
B．An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C．Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
D．An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
Few women would consider a pair of scissors to be daily essential that they need to have in their purses. But for Shi Qinling, who is currently working at the Fenglin community cultural center in Shanghai, this tool has been with her everywhere she goes for the past decade —not as a means of self-protection but artistic expression.
“Paper-cutting is not about cutting random patterns from paper. Writers tell stories using words. I do the same, but with a pair of scissors,”Shi said.
Shi developed an interest in craft (工艺) when she was a child. This interest later developed into a passion, one that she decided to pursue by majoring in arts and crafts design during her time in university. After graduation, however, she found herself working at a ship design company as she was unsure about what she wanted to do with her future. About a year later, the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Research Institute offered her a position in their paper-cutting department. Realizing that she still had a love for the craft, she made the career switch.
In 2010, Shi started learning paper-cutting from Xi Xiaoqin, a paper-cutting expert. Three years later, one of her works, The Fighting Fish, won third place at the
Baihua Cup, a competition for Chinese arts and crafts. Over the past decade, Shi’s works have been exhibited in 23 exhibitions.
Although Shi is already so skilled in the craft that she can create an animal pattern in 10 minutes without even having to draw the outlines, she continues to improve her skills every day. The reason is that she views paper-cutting as not just an art form, but also a form of learning about traditional Chinese culture. She thinks she has the responsibility to attract people from different age groups and different fields to try paper-cutting.
29．Why does Shi Qinling always carry a pair of scissors with her
A．To fix things on the go.
B．To show off her creativity.
C．To make paper cuts anytime.
D．To protect herself from dangers.
30．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．What Shi Qinling did in university.
B．How Shi Qinling got rid of the boredom.
C．How Shi Qinling started paper-cutting career.
D．Why Shi Qinling resigned from her previous job.
31．What best describes Shi Qinling
A．Selfless and adaptable. B．Creative and humorous.
C．Devoted and generous. D．Talented and responsible.
三、七选五
Have you ever had this kind of childhood memory: a family sits together casually, drinking and tasting tea after lunch or dinner 32
After being spread to different parts of the world, 33 Now tea has finally received top-level global recognition as a shared cultural treasure of mankind. On Nov. 29, “traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China” was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China consist of the knowledge, skills and practices concerning the management of tea plantations (茶园) as well as the picking of tea leaves, manual processing, drinking, and sharing of tea, noted UNESCO.
34 The most commonly used skills ranging from shaqing (杀青) to xunzhi (窨制). Chinese tea is divided into mainly six categories: green, black, yellow, oolong, white and dark. All of them follow their own processes for tea making. Practices of greeting guests with tea are shared among multiple ethnic groups and provide a sense of identity and continuity. 35 It means boiling tea at a stove — a social tea activity popular among young Chinese people.
Weilu zhucha is a replacement in the cold seasons for the camping craze. Sitting around a stove, boiling some tea, people chat, admire the scenery and immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture by boiling tea together in person. “ 36 Whenever we want some snacks, we sit around a stove and boil tea,” an Internet user commented.
A．Take tea making for example.
B．This can be fully shown by weilu zhucha.
C．tea is common in Chinese people’s daily lives.
D．It’s good to feel the warm atmosphere when boiling tea.
E．China now has 43 items on the intangible cultural heritage list.
F．tea has delighted and fascinated the world for a thousand years.
G．This has been a daily activity for Chinese people throughout their history.
When Chinese people think of wushu, what often comes to mind is wuxia novels, a kind of historical novel that involves wushu warriors. 37 . For example, the characters may have superhuman strength or the ability to fly. They may also be able to focus their inner spiritual strength and send it through the air, knocking people over or breaking down walls.
38 . However, by far the most popular author in this genre(文体) was Zha Liangyong(1924-2018) who used the pen name Jin Yong and sold over 300 million books worldwide. His novels have also been translated into many languages and some have been made into movies and TV series.
39 , and then he goes off to learn wushu. After becoming a wushu master, the hero begins travelling the jianghu, fighting evil wherever it may be found. Eventually, the main character proves to be an example of justice, kindness, courage, loyalty, truth, and honesty. 40 , which refers to a person who holds back the strong and helps the weak. Through hardship, self-discipline and a well-known teacher, one can be a wushu master. However, he coming a wuxia hero, one should always bear xia in mind. A wuxia hero always puts friends, his people, and his country first. 41 . Through superior martial arts skills pus fiends, qualities he and his fellows save the day.
A．Wuxia stories most often take place in the jianghu
B．Central to the idea of the wuxia hero is the concept of xia
C．Most often, there are some fantastic elements to these novels
D．Wuxia has a long literary history dating back as far as Sima Qian
E．As a master storyteller, he wove fact and fiction in a fantastic way
F．And he is willing to battle to help those in need and make a better society
G．Typically, wuxia stories begin with a hero who experiences personal trouble
四、根据首字母或汉语或语境提示补全短文
根据提示用本单元所学词汇及语法知识完成下面短文。(每空一词)
Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends give 42 (encourage), bring joy, and prevent loneliness. Developing close friendships can also have a powerful impact on your physical health. Lack of social connection may pose as much of a risk as smoking, drinking too much, or leading a sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle. Friends are even tied to long life. One Swedish study has found that, along with physical activity, maintaining a rich 43 (联络网) of friends can add significant years to your life. So it’s important to keep in touch with friends and h 44 45 with them often.
But close friendships don’t just happen. Many of us struggle to meet people and develop quality connections. Whatever your age or circumstances, though, it’s never too late to strengthen the 46 (纽带) of friendship and improve your social life, emotional health, and overall well-being.
五、用单词的适当形式完成短文
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese calligraphy (书法) is an art form that 47 (involve) the skilled and deliberate use of brush and ink to create beautiful and expressive characters.
The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back thousands of years to the Shang Dynasty, making it one of the 48 (old) continuous artistic traditions in the world. Its evolution is accompanied with the development of the Chinese writing system, 49 consists of thousands of characters, each with its own artistic structure and stroke order (笔顺).
Calligraphy in China 50 (regard) as one of the highest forms of artistic expression. It is not only a means of communication 51 a way to develop one’s character, discipline, and spirituality. The practice of calligraphy requires 52 (patient), concentration, and a deep understanding of the balance between empty space and solid forms.
Different styles of calligraphy have emerged throughout history, each with its own distinct characteristics and artistic conventions. The most famous 53 (style) include regular script (kaishu), running script (xingshu), cursive script (caoshu), and seal script (zhuanshu).
Chinese calligraphy has a profound influence 54 other art forms, such as 55 (paint), poetry, and seal carving. It is often considered as an important part of the Chinese traditional culture, where scholars and artists would gather in a 56 (culture) salon to appreciate and discuss calligraphic works.
六、词性转换
词性转换
57．resolute：adv.
58．sorrow：adj.
59．invent：n.
60．forgive：n.
61．interrupt：n.
62．organize：n.
63．acknowledge：n.
64．connect：n.
65．influence：adj.
66．explain：n.
七、选用适当的单词或短语补全句子
短语填空
pay a visit to,pick out,in amazement,protect...from...,be involved in, as a consequence,turn... down,burst into tears,put away,take up
67．When the girl let out a scream out of no reason, we all looked at her .
68．On such a hot weather, you’d better wear a pair of sunglasses yourself the hot sun.
69．Hearing the sad news that her mother was ill, the girl and ran to the hospital.
70．I wasted much time playing computer games. , I failed the important exam.
71．Fred, your room is in such a mess. your things and tidy it.
72．Black, your radio is too noisy. it please.
73．All the teachers and students, even the headmaster, last weekend, the tree-planting activity.
74．Time permitting, we’ll the Great Wall one day next month.
75．Volunteering to work in charities most of the manager’s spare time.
76．They’ll some excellent articles from the contributions and post them online.
八、其他应用文
77．假定你是李华, 是“中华文化之旅” (Chinese Culture Study Tour) 研学活动中心的志愿者。你校交换生Chris对该活动很感兴趣, 来信询问相关情况。请你给他写一封回信, 内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动安排和内容。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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九、读后续写
78．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she was trapped on the ledge (窗台) of a burning building.
“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen below, whose eyes are firm and courageous, along with professional rescue techniques. Seeing this, little Andrea jumped into lifesaving arms and a life-long ambition: She wanted to fight fires as her rescuers did.
She told that to the men who had saved her, and they laughed naturally the way grown-ups do when a kid says he wants to be an astronaut or a sports star. But this was back in a time when little girls weren’t even allowed to fantasize (幻想) about such grand goals.
“You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her. “You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a fireman.”
Indeed, life sidelined her ambitious dream. She was studying for a degree in aviation technology (航空科技) and that’s where she met her husband, Dennis. Unfortunately, Dennis was diagnosed with cancer. Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved, and in 2007, when Dennis was about to leave, he was at peace but worried for her. “But what are you going to do ” “I’ll be fine,” she told him.
At 61, she attended a course for emergencies. She went on an ambulance ride-along from time to time. It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, which reminded her of the childhood experience back in the fire. But every time she saw people who were in need were successfully rescued, Peterson felt that long-ago childhood calling. She earned her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had prepared her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills. The inside calling echoed increasingly stronger.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters.
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Finally came the written and physical fitness test day.
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参考答案：
1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．A 11．D 12．A 13．D 14．C 15．B
16．D 17．B 18．A 19．C
20．A 21．C 22．B 23．C 24．B
25．B 26．A 27．C 28．D
29．C 30．C 31．D
32．G 33．F 34．A 35．B 36．D
37．C 38．D 39．G 40．B 41．F
42．encouragement 43．network 44．hang 45．out 46．bonds
47．involves 48．oldest 49．which 50．is regarded 51．but 52．patience 53．styles 54．on/upon 55．painting 56．cultural
57．resolutely 58．sorrowful 59．invention 60．forgiveness 61．interruption 62．organization 63．acknowledgement 64．connection 65．influential 66．explanation
67．in amazement 68． to protect from 69．burst into tears 70．As a consequence 71．Put away 72． Turn down 73．were involved in 74．pay a visit to 75．takes up 76．pick out
77．Dear Chris,
Learning that you are interested in the Chinese Culture Study Tour, I’m very glad to introduce some relevant information.
With the intention of heightening people’s awareness of China’s profound history and culture, a wide variety of regular activities are arranged. As scheduled, we will give you a tour of Chinese Places of Interests and museums. Additionally, you are also provided a platform to experience Chinese traditional festivals. Last but not least, some exhibitions regarding Chinese calligraphy, paintings and handicrafts will be shown to you.
If interested, please fill in the attached application form and send it to me. Eagerly looking forward to your participation.
Yours,
Li Hua
78． After a year, she signed up for a training unit for firefighters. No sooner had she stepped into the training venue than she found all her classmates were 18-22 young kids. “Could I really make it ” Peterson thought to herself, struggling. At the very moment, she was once again thought of the firm and courageous eyes of the firefighters who came to rescue her over 50 years ago. She instantly rolled up her sleeves and began to learn both theoretical and practical knowledge as her much younger peers.
Finally came the written and physical fitness test day. For Peterson, she was at an advantageous situation for the theoretical part, as her past rescue experiences on ambulance ride-along made her a qualified rescuer already. However, the 3-km running, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. all behaved as huge gaps awaiting her to conquer. Though she ranked the last among such items, her persistence, endurance as well as the passion for a childhood dream made her name appear on the list of newly-announced firefighters. This time, tears blurred her eyes, as the dream born in the fire was eventually fulfilled.

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