1、Module 2 Traffic Jam.阅读理解The younger generation (一代人), according to a new survey, can hardly remember the last time of climbing trees or flying kites, as they are kept indoors and short of outdoor experiences.The survey of 1,000 people found that the current (现在的)generation of 15 to 34yearolds had f
2、ewer memories of countryside activities such as swimming in rivers or going fishing.The survey found that three quarters of the older generation remembered playing games or climbing trees, compared with two thirds of younger adults.The 55 generation also had more memories of collecting stones, visit
3、ing a farm or pond dipping.Altogether, two thirds of older people had more memories of playing outdoors compared to just over half of the younger generation.The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) carried out the study at the start of the school term to stress the growing worry that chi
4、ldren are not getting outdoors enough.The study has found that 82 percent of people think that schools should provide more outdoor education and most believe nature is still important to children today.Dr Mike Clarke, head of the RSPB, said children who are usually kept indoors are easier to get “na
5、ture deficit disorder”He said public money should be used to take children on day trips to nature and to build wildlife gardens, especially in poor areas. “To many people, it would seem clear and unquestionable that an important part of childhood is exploring the world around them.Unfortunately, thi
6、s is far from the fact and the children are having less time and fewer chances to get close to nature，” he said.“The RSPB has more than a 40year history in getting children outdoors and is still continuing to play our role.We now need the government and the schools to realize that they should play t
7、he most important role in making it possible for all the children to experience，enjoy and benefit from the outdoor environment.”本文主要介绍了一种社会现象年轻的一代越来越少接触大自然了。有关研究显示我们需要提供更多的机会让孩子们接触自然，以利于他们的成长。1Compared with the current generation, the older generation had _.Amore homework and exercises when they wer
8、e childrenBmore memories of wonderful life in the countrysideCfewer memories of taking part in outdoor activitiesDfewer chances of paying a visit to the big cities答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第二、三、四段的内容可知，与年轻的一代人相比，老一辈的人有更多的关于乡村生活的记忆，故选B。2Why did the RSPB carry out the study?ATo advise the parents to spend more t
9、ime with their kids.BTo care more about the kids growth.CTo let the kids get more outdoor activities.DTo order the schools to provide outdoor education.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第五段中的“to stress the growing worry that children are not getting outdoors enough”及最后一段内容可知，由RSPB进行研究的目的是让孩子们有更多的户外活动，故选C。3Which of the
10、 following words can replace the underlined word in the second paragraph from the bottom?ATrouble. BDemand.CHobby. DMedicine.答案：A解析：词义猜测题。根据语境可猜测，此处表达的意思应是长期待在室内的孩子更容易出现问题(trouble)，故选A。其中“nature deficit disorder”意为“自然缺失症”。4What can we learn from Dr Clarkes words in the last paragraph?AAll the childr
11、en cant get close to nature and arent healthy any longer.BOutdoor activities are the most important for the current generation.CThe RSPB is more important than the government and schools in getting kids outdoors.DThe RSPB has been devoted to getting kids outdoors for many years.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据文中最后一段
12、中的“The RSPB has more than a 40year history in getting children outdoors and is still continuing to play our role”可知，RSPB多年来一直致力于让孩子更多地接触大自然，故选D。.语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Today is my birthday and Im so excited about it.In the morning I _1_(leave) a note on the table for my mum，_2_said,
13、 “Today is my birthday；dont forget _3_！”At school, I got many gifts and cards from my classmates and _4_(have) a lot of fun.But I was still expecting the birthday party after school.When it was time to leave school, I couldnt wait _5_(go) home.But I opened the door only _6_(find) nobody in the house
14、.There was only a note that said，“Come home late tonight.Mum and Dad.”I called them but there was no answer.They forgot my birthday! I was so sad that I _7_eat anything.I had to do my homework and waited for them till it was about time for dinner when my mum called and told me to go to the restaurant nearby.To my surprise，everybody was there _8_(wait) to celebrate my birthday.What a _9_(surprise)birthday party! We had a good time and it is the best birthday party that I _10_(look) forward to.1left2.which3.it4.had5.to_go6.to_find7.didnt8waiting9.surprising10.have_been_looking
