1、第六模块测评(时间:100分钟满分:120分)第卷第一部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。AWould you believe that the tallest bridge in France reaches higher than the Eiffel Tower?Each of the projects mentioned here has set at least one world record for its height,scale or ingenuity(独创性).
2、Here are four amazing engineering wonders of the modern world.Venice,Italy:The Venice Tide Barrier Project will be the largest flood prevention project in the world.The project has been debated in one form or another for over 40 years as a way to protect this historical city-on-the-water for future
3、generations.With Venice slowly sinking,and the water around it slowly rising,and floods always a fear,Italians have known for a long time that something needs to be done.Finally,the Prime Minister of Italy approved the second phase of the plan,including 80 hinged barriers(铰接的壁垒),each approximately 6
4、,500 square feet.Millau,France:The Millau Viaduct(米洛高架桥)is the highest bridge in the world.At 1,125 feet high(slightly taller than the Eiffel Tower,1,063 feet)and over 8,000 feet long,it sometimes sits above the cloud line.The engineering wonder of the bridge itself is nearly as amazing as the view
5、of the valley below.Zhangjiajie,China:The Bailong Elevator is the worlds largest outside elevator.At about 1,070 feet high,this elevator looms(隐约出现)high midway up a cliff overlooking a valley far below.Moreover,the elevator is mostly made of glass,affording passengers a dizzying view to the depths b
6、elow.There is some concern,however,about the elevators long-term impact on the surrounding natural environment.Norway to Britain:The Langeled Pipeline extends(延伸)from Nyhamna,Norway,to Easington in the UK.It is about 1,200 kilometres long and is slated(选定)to be the longest underwater gas pipeline in
7、 the world.Gas is exported(出口)from the Ormen Lange field,situated at a depth of 1,000 metres and located 100 kilometres northwest of the Norwegian coast to Nyhamna.From there the Langeled Pipeline runs to Easington in the UK via the Sleipner Riser Platform in the North Sea.It will eventually supply
8、20% of Britains gas.1.In the first paragraph,the author began with a question in order to .A.introduce the topicB.amaze readersC.show the height of the Eiffel TowerD.ask readers to answer it答案A解析推理判断题。本文开篇提出一个问题,是为了引出话题,同时这样的引入也会使读者有兴趣读下去,故本题最佳答案为A项。2.From Paragraph 2,we can learn that .A.the projec
9、t is designed to store waterB.all people agree with the project at firstC.floods are a fear to VeniceD.the hinged barriers are 6,500 square feet in all答案C解析细节理解题。由第二段第一句可知威尼斯修筑大坝工程是用来防治洪水的,并不是为了蓄水的,排除A项;由第二段第二句可知,关于这个大坝的修筑多年来一直有许多争议,排除B项;由第二段第三句“.and floods always a fear.”可知C项正确;由第二段最后一句可知,是每一块壁垒有6,
10、500平方英尺,而不是总共,排除D项。3.What do the Bailong Elevator and the Millau Viaduct have in common?A.They are in the same country.B.They are both made of glass.C.Both of them are taller than the Eiffel Tower.D.Both of them have a bad effect on the environment.答案C解析细节理解题。由文章第三段“At 1,125 feet high (slightly tall
11、er than the Eiffel Tower,1,063 feet).”和文章第四段的“At about 1,070 feet high.”可知,这两座建筑都比Eiffel Tower要高,故选C项。4.We can learn from the passage that the Ormen Lange field is in .A.Britain B.NorwayC.FranceD.Italy答案B解析细节理解题。由文章最后一段“The Langeled Pipeline extends(延伸) from Nyhamna,Norway,to Easington in the UK.”和“
12、Gas is exported from the Ormen Lange field.located 100 kilometres northwest of the Norwegian coast to Nyhamna(天堂).”可知,Ormen Lange field在挪威。BThere are great places to hike all over the world.I prefer hiking in cooler,wetter climates.So earlier this year,I took a hiking vacation in Iceland.I am not su
13、re how much most Americans know about this small island nation.But if you havent been there,you should go.It really is a hikers paradise (天堂).I suggest going there in late spring through the summer months for the best chance of decent weather.I was there in early May and the weather was surprisingly
14、 warm,with little rain.I found a tour company online that offered many kinds of hiking tours.I chose a three-day tour that started in one of Icelands national parks.Our hike began in a place nearby called Nupsstadarskgar valley.On the first day,we hiked along this valley passing waterfalls and lovel
15、y canyons (峡谷),some as high as 200 meters.The second day included more hill climbing through icy valleys,where we saw surprising views of an icy lagoon with clear blue-green water and moving icebergs.We made camp later at the north end of this large lagoon.And that night was quite wonderful with the
16、 sounds of soft winds.On the final day of our tour,we climbed up a mountain.We also had a wonderful view of Hvannadalshnukur,Icelands highest mountain.Words cannot express the experience of this journey.The views were surprisingly beautiful and I could see for miles because theres so little pollutio
17、n in Iceland.5.In the writers opinion,.A.most Americans dont know Iceland wellB.Iceland is the most beautiful country in the worldC.Iceland is really a good place for lovers of hikingD.Iceland is the best traveling place in the world答案C解析推理判断题。根据第一段的“It really is a hikers paradise(天堂).”可知在作者看来,冰岛是一个
18、很适合远足的国家。6.What does the underlined word “decent” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A.Hot.B.Good.C.Terrible.D.Windy.答案B解析词义猜测题。根据后文的“I was there in early May and the weather was surprisingly warm,with little rain.”可知作者建议晚春时去冰岛是因为那时天气好,故选B项。7.How did the writer find the tour company?A.Through ads on
19、TV.B.Through the Internet.C.Through his friends.D.Through posters on the streets.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第三段的“I found a tour company online that offered many kinds of hiking tours.”可知B项正确。8.During the hiking,the writer may NOT .A.have been to a national parkB.have seen any waterfallsC.have viewed any icebergsD
20、.have seen any wild animals答案D解析细节理解题。根据第三段的“started in one of Icelands national parks”可知作者到了冰岛的一家国家公园,根据第四段的“we hiked along this valley passing waterfalls”以及“with clear blue-green water and moving icebergs”可知作者看到了瀑布和冰山,作者并没有说看到了野生动物,故选D项。CAre you a media addict who would go mad after two hours with
21、out TV,friend requests,exciting online games and your mobileor would you easily survive?Recently,university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged.It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban (禁
22、令)by unplugging(切断) all forms of media devices for 24 hours.Unplugged is being run by Dr.Roman Gerodimos,a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University.Dr.Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers.“Theyre reporting withdrawal symptoms
23、(脱瘾症状),overeating,feeling nervous,lonely and disconnected.”During the 24-hour experiment,three of the experiments guinea pigs had to bear one intrusion (扰乱)from the media:a BBC reporter and cameraman who followed them around for the day.They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline
24、,but of course,they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops.Elliot Day wrote:“Today,my whole morning routine (常规)was thrown up into the air.Despite being aware of the social importance of the media,I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.
25、”And Charlotte Gay wrote:“I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile;not only is it a social tool,but also its my main access point of communication.” Earlier in the year,a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the medi
26、a,often plugged into several things at once.So,with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate,how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future?9.Whats the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To ask for information.B.To entertain the readers.C.To lead to the topic.D.To present an idea
27、.答案C解析推理判断题。结合文章内容可知,第一段是用问句导入话题。10.About Dr. Roman Gerodimos experiment,we know that .A.volunteers felt uncomfortable in itB.three pigs were included in itC.a BBC reporter discussed the experimentD.volunteers were allowed to take their laptops答案A解析细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知,这些志愿者在试验中吃得过多,感到紧张、孤独和孤立,因此在试验中他们
28、感到不舒服。11.The underlined expression “was thrown up into the air” in the fifth paragraph means .A.went on normallyB.was completely disturbedC.turned out perfectlyD.was badly designed答案B解析句意理解题。根据下文“尽管知道媒体的社交重要性,但当没有了收音机和报纸我所感到的空虚还是让我很吃惊”可知,整个早上的常规都被打乱了。12.Which of the following can best serve as the t
29、itle of the passage?A.Surviving without the media.B.Unplugging your life.C.Valuing social communication.D.Setting aside time for sleep.答案B解析主旨大意题。该文主要通过一个试验表明断开媒体后,人们变得不安、紧张、空虚和孤立,意在引起人们对媒体上瘾的关注,因此B项“你的生活不插电”,新颖且具有倡议意味,为最佳标题。DFollowing the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge,Australia plans to build
30、a new landmarka Chinese theme park,including a full-sized replica(复制品)of the gates to Beijings Forbidden City.The plan,which will cost 330 million,has been passed by the local government.This big park is to be built in Wyong Shire,about 50 miles north of Sydney.The local mayor,Doug Eaton,said the pa
31、rk,to be finished in 2020,was built to become one of the countrys main tourist attractions.“What this park will do is to turn Wyong into a tourist destination and bring millions of money into the area.”The government has agreed to sell the land to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd,the person
32、al company behind the project.The big project will begin with the building of the Forbidden City gates in 2015.Besides a full-sized replica of the gates to Beijings Forbidden City,the park will also have a huge temple with a giant Buddha(佛)and a mini-city looking like Chinese water towns.There is al
33、so a part in the building style of the Tang and Song dynasties and another in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.It will feature a 1,000-seat theatre,restaurants,a royal villa(皇家别墅),and a childrens part built for pandas,which wont have any pandas.“Its going to be a special $500 million tourist
34、 attraction,engaging more than a thousand people to work for it and bringing fast development to Wyong,”said Bruce Zhong,chairman of the ACTP.The project is designed to create a big Chinese tourist market.Experiences in many countries have shown that the more one attracts Chinese tourists,the more m
35、oney one would make.For example,more than 400,000 Chinese tourists visit the state of New South Wales each year.13.What is Doug Eatons attitude to the Chinese theme park?A.Doubtful.B.Supportive.C.Negative.D.Disappointed.答案B解析推理判断题。由第二段“What this park will do is to turn Wyong into a tourist destinati
36、on and bring millions of money into the area.”可知,他对即将修建的中国主题公园很支持。14.From the passage,we can learn that .A.the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge are the only two landmarks in AustraliaB.the Australian government will pay for the building of the Chinese theme parkC.the local government is against the
37、 plan of building the Chinese theme parkD.the Chinese theme park includes a kid area showing something about pandas答案D解析细节理解题。由第三段“.and a childrens part built for pandas,which wont have any pandas.”可知,这个公园包含一个以熊猫为主题的儿童区。15.The underlined word “engaging” in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “”.A.attract
38、ingB.organizingC.preparingD.employing答案D解析词义猜测题。由最后一段“.more than a thousand people to work for it and bringing fast development to Wyong.”可推知,此处是说雇用1,000多人为其工作。第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better
39、 student in several ways.16 Second,your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third,note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing re
40、search for a report.17.Whenever or however you take notes,keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.18The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporti
41、ng facts.Write your notes in your own words.19Note any questions or ideas you may have about what has been said or written.As you take notes,you may want to use your own shorthand(速记).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.20A.Use words,not complete s
42、entences.B.There are three practical note-taking methods.C.You must write your notes on separate paper.D.Otherwise,you may not be able to read your notes later.E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in y
43、our notes.G.First,the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.答案1620 GEFAD第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从短文后所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I grew up poorliving with my wonderful mother.We had little money,but plenty of l
44、ove and attention.I was 21 and energetic.I understood that no matter how poor a person was,he could still 22 a dream.My dream was to be a(n)23.When I was sixteen,I started playing baseball.I could throw a ninety-mile-per-hour fastball and 24 anything that moved on the field.I was also 25:My high sch
45、ool coach was John,who not only believed in me,but also taught me 26 to believe in myself.He 27 me the difference between having a dream and remaining true to that dream.One particular 28 with Coach John changed my life forever.A friend recommended (suggested)me for a summer job.This meant a chance
46、for money in my pocket-money for a new bike,new clothes and the 29 of savings for a house for my mother.Then I realised I would have to 30 up summer baseball to handle the work schedule,and that meant I would have to tell John I wouldnt be playing.When I told John,he was 31 as I expected him to be.“
47、You have your whole life to work,”he said.“Your 32 days are limited.You cant afford to waste them.” I stood before him with my head 33,trying to think of the 34 that would explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his 35 in me.“How much are y
48、ou going to make at this job,son?” he asked.“3.5 dollars an hour,” I replied.“Well,” he asked,“is $3.5 an hour the price of a dream?”That simple question made 36 for me the difference between 37 something right now and having a 38.I decided myself to play sports that summer and 39 the year I was hir
49、ed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play baseball,and was 40 a $20,000 contract (agreement).In 1999,I bought my mother the house of my dream!21.A.happy B.politeC.shy D.honest答案A解析根据上下文可知,“我”贫穷但是快乐,并拥有自己的梦想。22.A.liveB.affordC.makeD.need答案B解析afford原意为“买得起,承担得起”,在此处可引申为“拥有”。23.A.athleteB.musicianC.business
50、manD.writer答案A解析根据下文的内容可知,“我”的梦想就是成为一名运动员。24.A.kickB.playC.passD.hit答案D解析根据棒球运动的特点可知,此处的hit表示“击中”。25.A.fightB.popularC.luckyD.confident答案C解析根据下文对教练的描述可知,“我”很幸运。26.A.howB.whyC.whenD.whether答案A解析教练不但本人信任“我”,而且还教会“我”如何信任自己。27.A.gaveB.taughtC.broughtD.asked答案B解析根据前面一句中出现的动词taught可知,此处也应用taught。28.A.acci
51、dentB.matterC.problemD.experience答案D解析下文描述的就是“我”与教练经历的一件特殊的事情。29.A.aimB.ideaC.startD.purpose答案C解析“我”想通过暑假打工开始攒钱为母亲买房子。30.A.keepB.endC.giveD.pick答案C解析give up summer baseball“放弃暑假中的棒球训练”。31.A.madB.mournfulC.frightenedD.shameful答案A解析mad在此处可理解为“狂怒的,恼火的”,体现出教练的责任感很强。32.A.livingB.playingC.workingD.learnin
52、g答案B解析该句大意为“你打棒球的日子是有限的”。33.A.movingB.noddingC.shakingD.hanging答案D解析with my head hanging在此处作伴随状语,意为“低垂着头”。34.A.answersB.excusesC.wordsD.ways答案C解析“我”在思考合适的措辞。35.A.sadnessB.regretC.hopelessnessD.disappointment答案D解析“我”打算放弃训练去赚钱,教练对“我”自然很失望。36.A.directB.clearC.straightD.bare答案B解析make sth.clear意为“使清楚,明确”
53、。37.A.wantingB.changingC.dreamingD.enjoying答案A解析wanting something right now“现在想要的东西”。38.A.wishB.goalC.scoreD.desire答案B解析having a goal指的是未来的目标,即个人的梦想。39.A.byB.forC.overD.within答案D解析within在此处含有“在内”之意。40.A.paidB.gotC.offeredD.presented答案C解析因为棒球打得好,“我”被提供给很高的薪水。第卷第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,
54、满分15分)阅读下面材料,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。Each story is different.Some are detailed;others are unclear.Some have a beginning,middle and end;41. wander without a clear conclusion.Yet all those things do not really matter.What 42.(matter) to the storyteller is that the story is heardwithout interrupti
55、on,statement or 43. (judge).Listening to someones story costs 44.(little)than expensive diagnostic testing but is key to healing and analysis.I often thought of what a woman once taught me,and I reminded 45. (me) of the importance of stopping,sitting down and 46.(true)listening.I am a doctor.And,not
56、 long after,in 47. unexpected twist(扭伤),I became a patient,with a judgement of numerous sclerosis (细胞壁硬化)at age 31.Now,20 years later,I sit all the timein a wheelchair.For as long as I could,I continued to see patients from my chair,48. I had to quit when my hands 49.(affect).I still teach medical s
57、tudents and other health care professionals,but now 50. the viewpoint of a physician and patient,I tell them I believe in the power of listening and tell them I know that vast healing takes place within me when someone stops,sits down and listens to my story.答案41.others42.matters43.judgement44.less4
58、5.myself46.truly47.an48.but49.were affected50.from第三部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节:短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Diary,H
59、ere I am in the middle of a city,350 miles far away from our farmhouse.Do you want to know why we move last week?Dad lost his job,and as Mom explained,“He was lucky to find other one.”His new job meant I had to say goodbye to my classmate,my school or just everything else I love in the world.To make
60、 matters bad,now I have to share a room with my younger sister,Maggie.Tomorrow is first day of school.I am awfully tiring,but I know Ill never fall sleep.Good night and remember,you,dear diary,is my only souvenir from my past life and my only friend.Yours,Rosemary答案第一句:去掉far第二句:movemoved第三句:otherano
61、ther第四句:classmateclassmates;orand第五句:badworse第六句:is与first之间加my/the第七句:tiringtired;sleepasleep第八句:isare第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你是王方,你的一个好朋友李华在北京,你在邮件中告诉李华,今年的寒假你打算去埃及旅游,告诉他原因,同时邀请他与你同行。根据下表的信息完成这封邮件。旅游目的地埃及原因1.古代文明发源地,历史悠久,每年有大量游客;2.探索金字塔、木乃伊等;3.尼罗河沿岸风光优美,可以在河上进行白浪漂流。说服李华同去的其他理由(自己补充,至少一条)注意:1.词数:100左右;2.参考
62、词汇:Egypt埃及pyramid金字塔mummy木乃伊ancient civilisation古代文明white-water rafting白浪漂流Dear Li Hua,How is everything with you?I am happy to see the winter holiday is coming._Yours sincerely,Wang Fang答案Dear Li Hua,How is everything with you?I am happy to see the winter holiday is coming. Ive decided to travel to
63、 Egypt this winter.As is known to all,it is a mysterious country with a long history,where people can enjoy the beauty of pyramids and get to know the secret of mummies.Being one of the origins of the ancient civilisation,it attracts tourists from all over the world every year.Also,the scenery along the Nile is perfectly wonderful and people can go white-water rafting there.Although it might be a tiring and dangerous trip,it is worthwhile.As a young man,I think we should experience some adventures in our life.I have got everything ready.Would you like to go with me?Yours sincerely,Wang Fang