1、模块综合测评(二).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AIm sure youve asked this when traveling,“Can I drink the tap water?”It is easy to get confused about where its safe to drink and where its not,especially if youre planning a multidestination trip.Some countries like India and Mexico are well known for unsafe tap wat
2、er but where else is it a health risk?If you want a quick reference for where on the Earth the water is safe,weve got you covered with this helpful graph.It was created by Just the Flight.All of the information about water safety is based on data from the CDC.The graph also shows pricing for bottled
3、 water and beer for each country as well!So if you cant drink the water you know what youre looking at for costs to stay hydrated.Have plans to travel to a place where the tap water is deemed unsafe?Remember to skip ice in your drinks and avoid uncooked fruit and vegetables unless theyve been peeled
4、.Make sure to use bottled water when brushing your teeth as well.Please know,not all of the countries listed on the graphic have dirty or polluted water.I know from personal experience,tap water may be safe at different elevations and in different areas within a country shown as unsafe on the graph.
5、Ultimately,further research is required.Falling short of that,follow the advice on the graph to avoid an uncomfortable case of travelers illness.Its definitely better to be safe than sorry!【语篇解读】本文介绍了一个可以展示世界各地饮用水安全性的图表。1Which of the following is the best title?ADrinking Tap Water is Good for Our He
6、althBHow Can We Get Tap Water?CWhere on the Earth Can You Drink Safe Tap Water?DTap Water is Always Safe to Drink【解析】主旨大意题。本文介绍了一个可以展示世界各地饮用水安全性的图表。【答案】C2What can we learn from the graph?AIt only contains the information about water safety.BIt also shows pricing for some kinds of wine.CIt was create
7、d by the CDC.DIt is of great help when traveling.【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段If you want a quick reference for where on the Earth the water is safe,weve got you covered with this helpful graph.一句可知这个图表在旅行时很有帮助。【答案】D3The passage is most likely to be found in Aa tourist magazineBan academic essayCa news reportDa s
8、hortstory collection【解析】推理判断题。本文是关于世界各地饮用自来水的安全性,对旅行者有很大的帮助,故应出现在旅游杂志里。【答案】A4Whats the meaning of the last sentence?AIts better to be happy.BWe should take some measures to stay safe.CWe had better drink safe tap water.DThe author feels sorry not to get safe tap water.【解析】句意猜测题。本文主要介绍了世界各地的自来水是否安全,故
9、最后一句应建议大家喝安全的自来水。【答案】CB【导学号:78912044】One of the best things you can do for your health is to drop a few pounds.Or maybe more than a few pounds.Being overweight increases your danger of heart disease,high blood pressure,cancer,the list seems almost endless.Youd better find several simple things you c
10、an do on a daily basissuch as making rules of eating more vegetables and less fat and getting more physical activities.After breakfast,make water your primary drink.At breakfast,go ahead and drink orange juice.But throughout the rest of the day,focus on water instead of juice or soda.The average Ame
11、rican consumes (消耗)an extra 245 calories a day from soft drinks.Thats nearly 90,000 calories a year or 25 pounds! And research shows that neither the calories nor sugary drinks give you a sense of fullness the way that food does.People take only 2,000 to 3,000 steps a day.Adding 2,000 steps will hel
12、p you keep your present weight and stop gaining weight.Adding more than that will help you lose weight.Eat five or six small meals or snacks a day instead of three large meals.A 1999 South African study found that when men ate parts of their morning meal at intervals over five hours,they consumed al
13、most 20 percent fewer calories at lunch than when they ate a single breakfast.【语篇解读】主要描述了作者在减肥方面的一些建议。5Where is the passage probably taken from?AA travelling diary.BA story book.CA science magazine.DAn English dictionary.【解析】推理判断题。文章主要描述减肥方面的建议。diary(日记),日记类文章会有明确的写作时间,并且描述当天的生活故事,属记叙类文章,故不可选。story
14、book(故事书),也属记叙类文章。dictionary(字典),其中主要涉及单词释义,不可选。排除后选取magazine(杂志),其中主要是生活类文章。【答案】C6Which of the following should be avoided if you want to lose weight?AEating more vegetables.BGetting more exercise.CHaving less sugary drinks.DHaving three large meals.【解析】细节理解题。由题干关键词“if you want to lose weight”根据文章第
15、二段最后一句可知,A、B、C均与答案句形成同义替换。由文章最后一段第一句可知,该句说道“一天吃五六次小餐或零食,而不是吃三顿大餐”,由此可知D与文章不符。【答案】D7What is the best title of the passage?AHealthy Eating HabitsBTips on Losing WeightCDaily Diet and CaloriesDExercise Stops Diseases【解析】主旨大意题。由首尾两段可知,本篇文章围绕减肥话题展开,故选B。A、B、C都属于减肥的细节信息,属于以偏概全错误。【答案】B8Which of the followin
16、g is TRUE according to the passage?ALots of diseases are related to being overweight.BThose who have a single breakfast eat less at lunch time.CTaking 4,000 to 5,000 steps a day can help you lose weight.DAn average American consumes 25 pounds of soft drinks a year.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句可知A项正确。根据文章最后一段
17、最后一句,可知饮食习惯可以减少卡路里的摄入,跟吃多少东西并无关系,故B项不可选。根据文章第四段,“4,000 to 5,000 steps will help you keep your present weight,”C选项为lose weight,故排除。根据文章第三段倒数第二句“Thats nearly 90,000 calories a yearor 25 pounds”,可知D选项省去了nearly,故无法形成同义替换。【答案】ACYou may know the English letters A,B and CBut do you know there are people ca
18、lled ABC? You may like eating bananas.But did you know there is a “banana person”? How strange! Are these people from “another Earth”? No.They are just Chinese people like you and me.ABC means AmericanBorn Chinese.An ABC is a Chinese,but was born in the United States.Sometimes,people call an ABC a “
19、banana person”A banana is yellow outside and white inside.So,when a person is a banana,he or she is white insidethinking like a Westerner and yellow outsidelooking like a Chinese.Do you know why? Usually,ABCs know little about China or the Chinese language.Some of them dont speak Chinese.But if ABCs
20、 cannot speak Chinese,can we still call them Chinese people? Yes,of course.They are Chinese.They are overseas (海外) Chinese.These people may be citizens(公民) of another country like the US,Canada or Singapore.But they have Chinese blood.Their parents,grandparents or even greatgrandparents were from Ch
21、ina.They all have black eyes and black hair.But they are not Chinese citizens.They are not the people of the Peoples Republic of China.For example,we all know the famous scientistC.N.Yang(杨振宁)He got the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1957.The Chinese love him,but he is an American citizen.【语篇解读】文章主要介绍了“
22、ABC”的概念。ABC指的是在美国出生的中国人,即美籍华人。人们有时也叫他们“香蕉人”,因为他们有着黄色的皮肤,但却是用西方人的思维方式来思考问题。9“ABC” in this passage means “ ”Athree English lettersBa kind of bananaCChinese born in AmericaDAmericans born in China【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段的“ABC means AmericanBorn Chinese.An ABC is a Chinese,but was born in the United States.”可知,A
23、BC的意思是美籍华人,故选C。【答案】C10Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage?AHe wants to tell us something about “ABC”BHe wants to show that Chinese are well respected in America.CHe wants to tell us some knowledge about the English language.DHe wants to introduce the American culture to us.【解析】写作意图题。根据
24、第一段的“But do you know there are people called ABC?”和第二段的“ABC means AmericanBorn Chinese”第四段的“But if ABCs cannot speak Chinese”第五段的“But they are not Chinese citizens”可知,作者向大家介绍了一些有关“ABC”的知识,故选A【答案】A11Chinese in Western countries are called “banana persons” because Atheir bodies are white inside but ye
25、llow outsideBthey think like Westerners but look like ChineseCthey were born in China but go to study in AmericaDthey like to eat bananas【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段的“A banana is yellow outside and white inside.So,when a person is a banana,he or she is white inside.and yellow outside”可知,ABC也可以叫作“香蕉人”是因为香蕉外面是黄色的,
26、而里面是白色的,就像是美籍华人一样,他们有着黄色的皮肤,却用西方人的思维方式来思考,故选B。【答案】B12C.N.Yang is mentioned here to show that AAmerican Chinese are greatBwe love American ChineseCthe Chinese can win Nobel PrizesDAmerican Chinese are not Chinese citizens【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段的“But they are not Chinese citizens.”可知,ABC不是中国公民,为验证这一观点,作者举了杨振宁
27、的例子,根据“For example.but he is an American citizen”可知,杨振宁是美籍华人,故选D。【答案】DDThe Mattaponi ReservationThe Mattaponi Reservation sits on a bluff(峭壁)overlooking the Mattaponi River in Virginia,a state on the east coast of the US.The Mattaponi have worked hard to keep their ancient way of life and customs(风俗
28、)One purpose of their yearly powwow is to share these traditions with you.Mattaponi powwow and culture dayMay 1810:00 am.5:00 pm.Adults(12 years and older)$6.00ChildrenfreeCome to spend the day with us near the Mattaponi River for an educational experience showing the customs of the Mattaponi.During
29、 this special day,American Indians(First Americans) will dance and play drums while dressed in traditional clothing.This year visitors may join in the dancing and drumming.Visitors will be able to see artists show their basketmaking,potterymaking,and toolmaking skills.American Indian storytellers wi
30、ll help you see how their habits are passed on to children through stories.Enjoy activitiesTaste American Indian foodsPlay American Indian childrens gamesListen to traditional songs and enjoy dancesNo pets.Bring your own lawn(草坪)chairs and blankets.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了Mattaponi自然保护区的文化节相关活动等信息。13Wha
31、t can we learn about the Mattaponi Reservation?AIt lies on the east coast of the US.BIts powwow is held every other year.CIt is far away from the Mattaponi River.DFew of its people are interested in its old culture.【解析】细节理解题。由第一段中的The Mattaponi Reservation.in Virginia,a state on the east coast of th
32、e US可知,Mattaponi自然保护区位于美国的东海岸,故选A项。【答案】A14If a 13yearold girl wants to enjoy the day with her parents,they need to pay A$6B$12C$18D$24【解析】细节理解题。由文中的Adults (12 years and older)$6.00可知,他们三人一共应付18美元,故选C项。【答案】C15On the Mattaponi powwow and culture day,visitors Acan watch both traditional and modern danc
33、esBcan learn about the culture of American IndiansCare expected to bring their own food and chairsDare not allowed to dance with the Mattaponi【解析】细节理解题。由文中的American Indians (First Americans) will dance and play drums while dressed in traditional clothing和American Indian storytellers will help you se
34、e how their habits are passed on to children through stories可知,游客们可以了解到北美印第安人的文化,故选B项。【答案】B.阅读填句(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 16 But it seems that many people dont cook fish at home.Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year,but we eat twice
35、as much fish in restaurants as at home.Buying, storing, and cooking fish isnt difficult. 17 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way. 18 Fresh fish should smell sweet:you should feel that youre standing at the oceans edge.Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isnt fresh. 19 When
36、 you have bought a fish and arrive home, youd better store the fish in the refrigerator if you dont cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two.Frozen fish isnt as tasty as the fresh one.There are many common methods used to cook fish. 20 First, clean it
37、 and season it with your choice of spices (调料)Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound.(A larger one will take more time.) Then,its ready to serve.ADo not buy it.BThe easiest is to steam it.CThis is how you can do it.DIt just requires
38、 a little knowledge.EThe fish will go bad within hours.FWhen buying fish, you should first smell it.GThe fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.【答案】1620GDFAB.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)Several years ago,my friend Arlene and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husbands
39、employers home.Arlene was nervous about the 21 ,because the boss was very 22 ,with a fine home and cars costing more than her house.Everything went well and Arlene was 23 to have this rare chance to see how rich people 24 The boss was quite generous as a(n) 25 and took them to the finest restaurant
40、for dinner. 26 the three of them were about to enter the restaurant,the boss walked slightly ahead. 27 he stopped and looked down at the road for a long,silent moment.Arlene wondered if she was supposed to 28 him.Then with 29 ,Arlene looked down at the road too.There was nothing on the 30 except a s
41、ingle darkened 31 The boss reached down and 32 the penny.He smiled,and then put it in his 33 as if he had found a great treasure.Why would a man like this even take the time to 34 and pick up a single penny? What 35 did this man have for a single penny?When they were in the restaurant she could 36 i
42、t no longer.She casually mentioned that her daughter had once had a coin 37 ,and asked if the penny he had found was of some 38 A smile crossed the mans face as he took the penny out of his pocket.“Look at it,” he said,“In God We Trust”“In America,for those who trust in God,the name of God is holy,
43、39 on a coin.Whenever I find a coin I see those words.They can be found on every single American coin,but people never seem to 40 them! For a short time,at least,I cherish(珍惜) each one as if it were gold.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了朋友Arlene和她的丈夫被老板邀请去吃饭的时候发生的一件事情。21A.festivalBmeetingCweekendDinterview【解析】第一段
44、第一句中的weekend提示了本题答案。与非常有钱的人共度周末(weekend),Arlene非常紧张。【答案】C22A.wealthyBactiveCproudDresponsible【解析】由本空后的“with a fine home and cars costing more than her house”及下段的“rich people”可推测,这位老板非常有钱(wealthy)。【答案】A23A.encouragedBdelightedCsurprisedDpuzzled【解析】能有机会与有钱人共度周末当然很高兴(delighted)。【答案】B24A.looked Bthought
45、CsuggestedDlived【解析】能去了解那些富人是如何生活(lived)的。【答案】D25A.friendBleaderChostDowner【解析】老板是个慷慨的人,带他们去了最好的饭店以尽地主(host)之谊。【答案】C26A.IfBAsCUntilDUnless【解析】当(As)他们一行三人要进饭店时,老板走在最前面。【答案】B27A.LuckilyBHappilyCSlowlyDSuddenly【解析】由本空前后的walked和looked down可知,老板走着走着,突然(suddenly)停下来低头看路。【答案】D28A.passBfollowCaskDstop【解析】Ar
46、lene想她是否应该从老板身边走过去(pass)。【答案】A29A.disappointmentBcuriosityCpatienceDdoubt【解析】带着好奇心(curiosity),Arlene也低头看路。【答案】B30A.groundBrestaurantCbillDcar【解析】地上(ground)除了一枚黑乎乎的硬币,什么也没有。【答案】A31A.paperBwalletCpennyDbox【解析】结合上下文语境及下文的the penny可知,penny(硬币)符合语境。【答案】C32A.put upBbrought upCpicked upDgave up【解析】老板弯下腰来捡起
47、(pick up)硬币,并放进口袋里。【答案】C33A.pocketBwalletCbagDhat【解析】下段“he took the penny out of his pocket”有提示。【答案】A34A.stopBpreventCwaitDagree【解析】Arlene在想:老板为什么要花费时间停下来(stop)去捡一枚小小的硬币呢?【答案】A35A.treasureBneedCgoodDpossibility【解析】他有什么必要(need)要那一枚硬币呢?【答案】B36A.judgeBrefuseChideDstand【解析】在饭店Arlene终于忍不住(stand no longer
48、)要问这个问题。【答案】D37A.boxBcollectionCcompetitionDmemory【解析】她委婉地说她女儿曾经收集硬币,并问他刚才捡起的那枚硬币有什么价值(value)。【答案】B38A.useBvalueCinterestDhelp【解析】be of some value有一些价值。【答案】B39A.howeverBsoCevenDstill【解析】对于那些信仰上帝的人们来说,上帝的名字是神圣的,即使(even)在一枚小小的硬币上。【答案】C40A.noticeBappreciateCshareDseize【解析】每一枚美国硬币上都有上帝的名字,但人们似乎不曾注意到(not
49、ice)。【答案】A.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)People 41. (live) in different countries made different kinds of words.Today there are about fifteen hundred 42. (language) in the world.Each contains many thousands of words.A very large dictionary,43. example,contains four to five hundred thousand words.44. we d
50、o not need all these.To read short stories you need to know only about two thousand words.Before you leave school,you will learn only one thousand or more.The words you know are 45. (call) your vocabulary.You should try to make your vocabulary 46. (big)Read as many books as you can.There are a lot 4
51、7. books 48. (write) in easy English.You will enjoy them,when you meet 49. new word,look it up in your dictionary.Your dictionary is the 50. (much) useful book.【答案】41living此处用现在分词作定语,people和live之间是主谓关系,因此用现在分词形式。42languages根据前面的fifteen hundred可知用复数形式。43forfor example是固定搭配,表示“例如”。44But根据句意可知“但是我们并不需要
52、全部”。45called根据前面的are可知用过去分词构成被动语态。46bigger根据句意可知“使你的词汇量更大”。47ofa lot of许多。48written用过去分词作定语,write和books之间是动宾关系。49a修饰word表示“一个新的词汇”。50mostthe most构成最高级。.短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 【导学号:78912045】Its reported that many people died of traffic accidents each year.Road safety has aroused the widely attention
53、 of the public.Many rules have made to reduce the traffic crashes,especially for the ones involved in the pedestrians.In my opinion,we should make road safety seriously in our daily life.While used the road,we must walk on the pavement and learn to protect us.Besides,car drivers should obey the traf
54、fic rules,that is both good for themselves and others.In the word,obeying the traffic rules are what all of us should pay attention to particularly.After all,life is not a small matter.【答案】Its reported that many people of traffic accidents each year.Road safety has aroused the attention of the publi
55、c.Many rules have made to reduce the traffic crashes,especially the ones involved in the pedestrians.In my opinion,we should road safety seriously in our daily life.While usedusing the road,we must walk on the pavement and learn to protect .Besides,car drivers should obey the traffic rules, is both
56、good for themselves and others.In word,obeying the traffic rules what all of us should pay attention to particularly.After all,life is not a small matter.书面表达(满分25分)在我国,随着汽车数量的增加,交通堵塞现象越来越严重,环境也被污染了。一些环保人士开始提倡骑自行车。根据下面提示写一篇100词左右的英语短文。1在中国,自行车是最为流行的交通工具;2骑自行车有许多好处(最少2点);3你个人看待自行车的未来 【参考范文】The bicycl
57、e is the most popular means of transport in China.People ride it for various purposes such as going to and from school and work.There are many advantages of riding a bicycle.Firstly,compared with cars powered by gas,bicycles can do good to saving energy and reducing the air pollution.Taking up less
58、space,a bicycle also lightens the traffic jams.Most importantly,people can keep healthy by riding a bicycle regularly.In my view,the future of the bicycle will be bright because some city governments have built special paths for bicycle riders and provided “public bicycles” to travel round the city center free of charge.