人教版（2019）高中英语必修第二册Unit 5 单元测试（3）

    On a dark winter day in Russia in 1896, Sergei Prokofiev sat by a piano next to his mother. She was helping him compose (作曲) his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old.

    He had overheard his parents discussing a terrible famine (饥荒) in India. The picture Sergei had of those hungry people in his mind caused him to write a story, in the form of musical notes. Sergei could not read music, so he picked out a tune on the piano keys, and his mother recorded the notes. Sergei titled it "Indian Gallop".

    Sergei's mother began giving him piano lessons for 20 minutes a day, and his ability grew quickly. She had a great love for music, too, and Sergei often lay awake in bed at night and listened to her play the piano.

    Sergei's parents found a famous music teacher for him. The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music. Sergei later wrote, "I wanted to compose great musical plays, and instead I was given all sorts of boring tasks." Yet he persisted with his studies and grew up to be a great composer.

In 1936 a children's theater asked Sergei to write music that would teach children about different instruments. He was happy and wrote the piece in a week, calling it Peter and the Wolf.

    Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults. The first time Sergei played the piece on the piano, the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times. He was excited.

    Today Sergei Prokofiev is remembered not only for his contributions (贡献) to classical music, but also for his sense of fun.

    Iggy Azalea doesn't look like a rapper (说唱歌手). On May 17, she attended the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, US, with pink hair and a blue coat. She looked like a model, but won big as a rapper. The 26-year-old Australian beat big names like Nicki Minaj and Drake to win the award for Top Rap Artist.

    It's a great achievement in many people's eyes, but Azalea knew what she wanted from the beginning. At 15 she dropped out of high school because she was only interested in art class. She worked as a house cleaner to save money for her dream the following year. Before her 16th birthday, Azalea left her home, a tiny town in Australia, for the US, making up her mind to become a rapper. Moving from Miami to Houston to Atlanta, she started rapping in the Southern-style accent of her surroundings and her single Ignorant Art came out in 2011. From then on, she has never looked back.

    However, her style has caused lots of discussions. She might be one of the most polarizing (两极化的) artists. She raps with a southern American accent, even though she speaks with an Australian one. Many people comment that she overuses black culture in her music.

    Her supporters are against it. American female rapper MC Lyte defended Azalea in an interview, saying she should not be judged because of where she's from. "Hip hop is universal, no color lines." MC Lyte said. Azalea herself is proud of her music. "I really want to be focused on what I'm doing," she said in an interview. "That's really dangerous when you're trying to figure out ways to entertain people and make them happy. I don't want to be a part of that."

    If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.

    First of all, always check and double-check departure (启程) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.

    The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency (货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago, I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via (经由) Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. "Listen! I only take real money!" the driver said angrily. Luckily I was able to borrow a few dollars from a clerk at the hotel, but it was embarrassing (令人难堪的) .

    The third and last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave. I feel sorry for some of my workmates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May, when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester, to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid, where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.

    Born in 1965, Shania Twain was the second of five children in her family. At the age of two, she moved with her mother and two sisters to Timmins, a town north of Toronto. When Shania was eight years old, her mother took her to many different bars, clubs and concerts to perform (表演). In high school, Shania joined a local band (乐队) , with which she often performed. After that, Shania moved to Toronto, where she continued singing.

    When Shania was 21 years old, her parents were killed in a car accident. She had to take over the role of parent to her younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) . Taking care of two teenage brothers and a sister was a Gordian knot. Suddenly, she had to pay the bills, keep food on the table, and make a living. Anyway, Shania managed to pay the bills by singing here and there.

    In 1991, Shania went to Nashville, the home of the country music industry. In 1993, she recorded Shania Twain, her first CD. In 1995, her next CD, The Woman in Me, which had eight hit songs, sold more than ten million copies. Her third CD, Come on Over, was also popular and she had another hit song.

    Shania and Robert Lange, a famous producer, got married in 1993. After finishing her 2000 world tour, she decided to take a break from performing. In August 2001, they had a lovely son, whom they named Eja. After September 1lth, Shania decided to spend more time on her family and stayed at home until the fall of 2002. Her reappearance in the music world put her face on magazine covers and country music publications. She also began to promote (宣传) her new CD, Up, on TV shows.

    People who are overweight are often seen to have a strong desire for food at any time of the day. They keep on eating till they reach their satisfaction level. This often pushes them towards overeating.  Thus, if you are one of such people, you need to take steps to satisfy your hunger without overeating.

     This will give you a clear picture about the quantity of food you should eat at once. Do not overeat because you will have leftovers. You can always enjoy eating the leftovers at some other time and save time and effort required for cooking.

    Do not rush while eating food. Take your time and eat slowly as this technique develops the feeling of fullness before your stomach is actually full.  This draws your mind's attention towards your stomach, which will let you know whether your stomach is full or not.

    Do not watch television while eating because it causes distractions (分心) .  Create a pleasant dining environment so that the satisfaction of having a great dining experience leaves your hunger satisfied without eating too much.

     Waiting for too long before eating will make you eat more. Drink a lot of water as it helps in reducing food desire without adding calories to the body.

A. Eat when you begin feeling hungry.

B. Overeating is a major cause behind poor health.

C. Start with the dish that seems more interesting to you.

D. Frequent overeating will result in unwanted weight gain.

E. Instead, sit at a dining table to concentrate on what you're eating.

F. Decide how much you want to eat before actually eating your food.

G. To know if you are full during a meal, take deep breaths in between.

    Loneliness is a growing problem in the world today. People are asking the question "How can I deal with loneliness?"

    There are many reasons why people are lonely. A (n) 1 of situation is one reason. For example, the death of a husband or wife causes extreme loneliness—2 for people who live with their children.

Moving to a new place to live can 3 cause loneliness. Many people have to move for a (n) 4. They go to universities in other countries. They are 5 their families and their culture. And this is a big 6 of loneliness.

    But maybe the worst reason to feel lonely is rejection (拒绝). For example, friends can become 7. They may argue (争论) over something. Later, one friend may say sorry. But the other friend may 8 the offer of peace. This kind of rejection 9.

    So, how can we 10 these bad situations? First, experts 11 that people should use their time wisely. During 12 periods people should do whatever they can do to fight loneliness. Part of fighting loneliness is to try 13 things. Some people join local interest groups. Other people learn new skills. This way they get out of the house 14 they can be around other people.

    When people are alone, they may start to 15 too much. Experts suggest that people shouldn't think about their loneliness all the time. They will become 16 if they only think about their problems. Thoughts like "poor me" make people unhappy.

    Finally, lonely people can do something to 17 other needy people. Showing 18 to other people can be powerful. Then, they 19 thinking about their own problems. Love is the cure (疗法) for loneliness. Instead of waiting to be loved, we need to 20 love. Then we will receive a lot of love back.

    In 2001, there was a famous movie  (name) Harry Potter,  turned out to be the most popular magical movie all over the world. The movie is about magical things and not only the kids but also the grown-ups think it very  (interest). Nowadays, with the  (succeed) of the movie, the original book has been a hot seller.

    When I was in high school, my English teacher, who was a fan of Harry Potter, let us  (see) the fourth series of the movie, and I was   (deep) attracted by the story and the magical world at once. The three main persons in it are very funny and they  (love) by the fans from all over the world. Harry Potter is so popular  many writers begin to write magical stories. The later popular book named Twilight is another kind of Harry Potter.

    As the book is so popular, the woman writer J.K. Rowling earns a lot of money and becomes one of the most powerful and rich  (woman) in the world. Now the fans of Harry Potter are looking forward  reading her new books.

1）接受邀请，表示感谢；

2）询问食宿、交通及比赛日程等方面的安排；

3）就上述安排提出相关建议。

注意：

1）词数100左右；

2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3）开头语和结束语已写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：住宿accommodation；日程schedule

Dear Mr Williams,

    I am Li Hua, a student from Sunshine Middle School.

    Thank you for all your help and I'm looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

    Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window.

    I walked to the door and knocked. "Just a minute," answered a weak, elderly voice.

    After a long time, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.

    I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly towards the car.

    She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing," I told her.

    "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated."

    "Oh, you're such a good man." She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, "Could you drive through downtown?"

    "It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly.

    "Oh, I'm in no hurry," she said. "I'm on my way to a hospice (临终医院). I don't have any family left. The doctor says I don't have very long."

    I quietly reached over and shut off the meter (计价器) . For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.

    Sometimes she'd ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

    At dawn, she suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now." We drove in silence to the address she had given me.

    "How much do I owe you?" she asked.

    "Nothing." I said.

    "You have to make a living," she answered. "Oh, there are other passengers," I answered. She said thanks to me, but she looked so sad.

注意：

1）所续写的短文词数应为150左右；

2）应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；

4）续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

    Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug.

Paragraph 2:

    The next day I was on my way to visit her.