单元综合测评

Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)

A

Do you have imagination? Do you like to solve problems? Can you? If so, you could be the next great inventor.“But I'm just a kid”， you might be! Don't worry about a little thing like age.For example, one famous inventor－Benjamin Franklin－got his start when he was only 12.At that young age, he created paddles for his hands to help him swim faster.Finally his creation led to what we know is called flippers!

So you don't have to be adult to be an inventor.One thing you do need, though, is something that kids have plenty of: curiosity and imagination.Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.

So what should you do if you have what is a great idea for an invention? Talk to a friend or family member about it.Get input from others about your idea.Then ask them to help you create a working model－called a prototype(原型) of your idea.

Once you have a prototype, you can test it.Sometimes your idea turns out to be not as great as you thought.At other times, though, you realize it is a good idea and your prototype can help you figure out how to make it even better.

If your idea is really a good one, an adult can help you contact companies that might be interested in it.You will also want an adult's help to get a patent for your idea, so that it is protected and can't be stolen by someone else.If you need some inspiration, consider these kids and their inventions：

Jeanie Low invented the Kiddie Stool when she was just 11.It's a folding stool that fits under the kitchen sink.Kids can unfold it and use it to reach the sink all by themselves.

At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented the system named after him that allows the blind to read.

Chelsea Lanmon received a patent when she was just 8 for the “pocket diaper(尿布)”， a new type of diaper that includes a pocket for holding baby wipes and powder.

【语篇解读】 只要你有想象力，喜欢解决问题，孩子，你就可能成为下一位发明家。

1．By saying “But I'm just a kid”， you probably mean you ． A．are too young to achieve anything B．can do anything though you are young C．are old enough to become an inventor D．have to learn knowledge from other people

【解析】 细节理解题。 由第一段中“Don't worry about a little thing like age.”可知，你这么说是想表明你太小，还不能取得任何成就。

【答案】 A

2. Kids are most likely to be inventors probably because they ． A．would like to make friends with others B．usually work hard at their lessons at school C．like playing all kinds of toys at home D．think about things in quite different ways

【解析】 细节理解题。 由第二段最后一句“Kids are known for looking at things in new and unique ways.”可知，他们看待问题和思考问题的方式不同。

【答案】 D

3. Which of the following can be the main idea of this passage? A．Kids have curiosity and imagination. B．There are some world famous inventors. C．Kids are exactly like adults in a way. D．It is possible for kids to be inventors.

【解析】 主旨大意题。 本文通过举例说明了孩子成为发明家的可能性。【答案】 D

B

Dear John，

My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life.This past year has been one of the hardest for me.I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life.In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.

I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until

this March that I told myself“no more negativity”as you taught readers in your blog.

Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive.When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say “good morning” to them, especially on Mondays.Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind.The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.

One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job.Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate about it, I could make my life fulfilling.

All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much, John.My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction.Take care!

Sincerely，Amber

【语篇解读】 本文是Amber写给John的一封信，感谢他在博客中所写的那些鼓励的话给她带来的积极影响。以此告诉我们积极的人生态度是可以给我们带来回报的。

4．Amber wrote the letter mainly to ． A．introduce herself to John B．talk about her bad year C．ask for some advice D．express her thanks

【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“All in all，I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me.So thank you so much，John.”可知Amber写这封信给John正是为了感谢他的博客给她带来的巨大帮助。故D正确。

【答案】 D

5. What is implied about John in the letter? A．He is a very famous writer. B．He used to live a very negative life. C．He doesn't like sharing his life stories.