第一章 单元测试

1、判断题：
Writing is only a linear activity. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】

2、判断题：
The most important step in the process of writing is to identify the topic, generate ideas and organize them.（ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

3、判断题：
Composing is also called drafting, is what you do while you write.（ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

4、判断题：
Opinions are beliefs that should be based on facts.（ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【错】

5、判断题：
Facts can be verified independently.（ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

6、判断题：
All the sentences that are not related to the main idea should be excluded.（ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

7、判断题：
Unity of sentences expresses a single complete thought. （ ）
选项：
A:错
B:对
答案: 【对】

8、单选题：
If the wind becomes gusty after a period of clam, you should seek shelter. The sky needs careful watching, too. Gradual darkening and "boiling" clouds should quicken your pace. Lightning and thunder are common enough storm indicators, but few people realize that the brightness of the lightning is not nearly as important as the number of lightning flashes. The signs of an oncoming storm are many, and a person's life may depend on his ability to interpret them. Inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning? （ ）
选项：
A:Inductive reasoning
B:Deductive reasoning
答案: 【Inductive reasoning】

9、单选题：
Which sentence shows the English thought pattern? （ ）
选项：
A:She didn't attend classes because she was ill.
B:Because she was ill, she didn't attend classes.
答案: 【She didn't attend classes because she was ill.】

10、单选题：
Which sentence shows the English thought pattern? （ ）
选项：
A:Unless he received order to retreat, he would not do so.
B:He would not retreat unless he received order to do so.
答案: 【He would not retreat unless he received order to do so.】

11、单选题：
A tsunami is a tidal wave produced by an earthquake on the ocean floor. The waves are very long and low in open water, but when they get close to land, they encounter friction because the water is shallow; __________the waves increase in height and can cause considerable damage when they finally reach land. （ ）
选项：
A:as a result
B:on the other hand
C:for example
答案: 【as a result】

12、单选题：
In physics, the weight of an object is the gravitational force with which Earth attracts it; ________, if a man weighs 150 pounds, this means that Earth pulls him down with a force of 150 pounds. （ ）
选项：
A:moreover
B:therefore
C:for example
答案: 【for example】

13、单选题：
The farther away from Earth a person is, the less the gravitational force of Earth. __________ , a man weighs less when he is 50,000 miles from Earth than when he is only 5,000 miles away. （ ）
选项：
A:therefore
B:in conclusion
C:however
答案: 【therefore】

14、多选题：
Facts or Opinions? Choose facts among the following sentences. （ ）
选项：
A:Zoos give pleasure to people.
B:It is estimated that every day, between 50 and 100 species of plant or animal become extinct.
C:Success stories of zoo-bred animals include the Arabian oryx, the Round Island boa, and the Mauritian pink pigeon.
D:A study at a US zoo found most visitors spend less than 3 minutes looking at each exhibit and some as little as 8 seconds.
E:A lot has been learned by studying animals in captivity.
F:Zoo life is easier than life in the wild.
答案: 【It is estimated that every day, between 50 and 100 species of plant or animal become extinct.;
Success stories of zoo-bred animals include the Arabian oryx, the Round Island boa, and the Mauritian pink pigeon.;
A study at a US zoo found most visitors spend less than 3 minutes looking at each exhibit and some as little as 8 seconds.;
A lot has been learned by studying animals in captivity.】

15、多选题：
Cross out the items that do not support the opening point: Fred Wilkes is the best candidate for state governor. （ ）
选项：
A:His opponent has been divorced.
B:He has helped stop air and water pollution in the state.
C:His son is a professional football player.
D:He has fifteen years’experience in the state senate.
E:He has brought new industries and jobs to the state.
答案: 【His opponent has been divorced.;
His son is a professional football player.】

16、多选题：
Cross out the items that do not support the opening point: The twentieth century achieved much toward the control of infectious diseases. （ ）
选项：
A:Sanitary sewer systems were built in many cities.
B:More was learned about psychological diseases.
C:Penicillin and other antibacterial medicines were discovered.
D:School lunch programs offered low-cost meals to students.
E:Many communities developed water purification systems.
答案: 【More was learned about psychological diseases.;
School lunch programs offered low-cost meals to students.】

第二章 单元测试

1、单选题：
Choose one simile from the four below to complete the sentence: The very mystery of him excited her curiosity _______ that had neither a lock nor key. （ ）
选项：
A:like the Leaning Tower of Pisa
B:like a measuring worm
C:like a door
D:like the gentle rain
答案: 【like a door】

2、单选题：
Choose one simile from the four below to complete the sentence: An elderly American lady leaning on her cane in front of me _______. （ ）
选项：
A:like the gentle rain
B:like the Leaning Tower of Pisa
C:like a door
D:like a measuring worm
答案: 【like the Leaning Tower of Pisa】

3、单选题：
Finally, tears rolled down her cheeks _______ replenishing the earth. （ ）
选项：
A:like a measuring worm
B:like a door
C:like the gentle rain
D:like the Leaning Tower of Pisa
答案: 【like the gentle rain】

4、单选题：
Kate inched along the balancing beam ______. （ ）
选项：
A:like a measuring worm
B:like the gentle rain
C:like the Leaning Tower of Pisa
D:like a door
答案: 【like a measuring worm】

5、单选题：
What is the primary purpose of descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:To provide detailed information about a person, place, or object
B:To summarize a long piece of text
C:To argue a specific point of view
D:To persuade the reader to take action
答案: 【To provide detailed information about a person, place, or object】

6、单选题：
Which of the following is an example of sensory language in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:"She quickly ran to the store."
B:"The policy was ineffective."
C:"The warm, golden bread smelled like freshly cut grass."
D:"In conclusion, the experiment was successful."
答案: 【"The warm, golden bread smelled like freshly cut grass."】

7、单选题：
What is the best way to make a description more vivid? （ ）
选项：
A:Including strong verbs and precise adjectives
B:Writing in short, simple sentences only
C:Using vague and general terms
D:Avoiding any figurative language
答案: 【Including strong verbs and precise adjectives】

8、单选题：
Which literary device is commonly used in descriptive writing to create comparisons? （ ）
选项：
A:Hyperbole
B:Irony
C:Alliteration
D:Simile
答案: 【Simile】

9、单选题：
What should a strong descriptive paragraph focus on? （ ）
选项：
A:Multiple unrelated ideas
B:A single dominant impression or main idea
C:Only facts and statistics
D:Only visual details
答案: 【A single dominant impression or main idea】

10、单选题：
Which of the following best defines "imagery" in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Direct quotes from characters
B:Statistical data and facts
C:Vivid language that appeals to the senses
D:A series of events in a story
答案: 【Vivid language that appeals to the senses】

11、单选题：
What is the effect of using metaphors in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:It shortens sentences for clarity
B:It makes the text more factual
C:It creates strong comparisons without "like" or "as"
D:It removes emotional impact
答案: 【It creates strong comparisons without "like" or "as"】

12、单选题：
Which sentence best demonstrates personification? （ ）
选项：
A:"The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
B:"The room was very quiet."
C:"She ran faster than a cheetah."
D:"The mountain was tall and covered in snow."
答案: 【"The wind whispered secrets through the trees."】

13、单选题：
Why is precise word choice important in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:To limit the reader’s imagination
B:To make sentences longer
C:To confuse the reader with complex terms
D:To create clear and vivid mental images
答案: 【To create clear and vivid mental images】

14、单选题：
Which of these is an example of sensory detail (sound)? （ ）
选项：
A:"The sunset was orange and pink."
B:"The blanket felt soft against her skin."
C:"The thunder roared like a drum-roll."
D:"The coffee tasted bitter."
答案: 【"The thunder roared like a drum-roll."】

15、单选题：
What does show, don’t tell mean in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Summarize events quickly
B:Use vivid details instead of plain statements
C:Avoid describing emotions
D:Use only dialogue to explain scenes
答案: 【Use vivid details instead of plain statements】

16、单选题：
Which sentence uses spatial order to describe a scene? （ ）
选项：
A:"She felt happy and then sad."
B:"First, he woke up; next, he brushed his teeth."
C:"The argument was loud and chaotic."
D:"To the left stood an oak tree; ahead, a winding path led to a lake."
答案: 【"To the left stood an oak tree; ahead, a winding path led to a lake."】

17、单选题：
What role does mood play in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:It provides historical context
B:It lists the author’s opinions
C:It evokes emotions in the reader
D:It summarizes the plot
答案: 【It evokes emotions in the reader】

18、单选题：
Which of these is not a feature of effective descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Long paragraphs of abstract ideas
B:Strong verbs
C:Figurative language
D:Sensory details
答案: 【Long paragraphs of abstract ideas】

19、单选题：
How does onomatopoeia enhance description? （ ）
选项：
A:By comparing two unlike things
B:By stating facts directly
C:By using words that imitate sounds
D:By repeating consonant sounds
答案: 【By using words that imitate sounds】

20、多选题：
What strategies help create a "dominant impression" in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Focusing on a central theme or emotion
B:Using consistent tone and mood
C:Selecting details that reinforce the main idea
D:Avoiding sensory descriptions
E:Including unrelated facts for depth
答案: 【Focusing on a central theme or emotion;
Using consistent tone and mood;
Selecting details that reinforce the main idea】

21、多选题：
Which of these sentences use effective descriptive techniques? （ ）
选项：
A:"The building was big."
B:"Her laughter bubbled like a brook, bright and endless."
C:"It was a nice day."
D:"The decaying leaves crunched underfoot, releasing a damp, earthy scent."
E:"The alley loomed, a jagged scar of shadows and broken glass."
答案: 【"Her laughter bubbled like a brook, bright and endless.";
"The decaying leaves crunched underfoot, releasing a damp, earthy scent.";
"The alley loomed, a jagged scar of shadows and broken glass."】

22、多选题：
Which of the following are poor practices in descriptive writing? （ ）
选项：
A:Revising for word precision
B:Relying on vague adjectives
C:Overusing clichés
D:Ignoring sensory descriptions
E:Using varied sentence structures
答案: 【Relying on vague adjectives;
Overusing clichés;
Ignoring sensory descriptions】