1、第四模块测评(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。AThe first carnivals were held long ago.Italians organised festivals before the beginning of Lent.Carnivals became widely-celebrated public events in the 15th century.People enjoyed wearing masks and
2、 clothes that are not fitting closely in order to hide their identities.Today a carnival costume may include a ballet skirt or an extravagant(奢侈的)suit.It is interesting that today carnivals are popular in many European countries.Venetian carnivals,organised every year at the end of February,attract
3、many peoples attention.People come to Venice to enjoy amusing celebrations and take part in various activities such as ball dances,fire shows,street performances and musical plays.Ballet skirts and modern suits are common choices for Venetian celebrations.Carnivals in France are very popular across
4、the whole nation.One of the most famous festivities is the carnival of Nice that is usually organised at the same time as the Venetian Carnival.There are many parades,parties and performances that continue for ten days.The most colourful and unique(独一无二的)event is the battle of flowers when floats co
5、vered with flowers go down to the Nice beaches.Many costumed men and women throw thousands of flowers to a cheering audience.Carnival fans can enjoy amusing festivities in the UK.A famous carnival of Notting Hill is considered to be the second largest street festival in Europe.It began in 1966 and w
6、as influenced by the Caribbean music.The Notting Hill festival takes place at the end of August.Thousands of tourists come to London to live out this unforgettable experience.People can organise their own carnival parties at home when celebrating birthdays,weddings and other memorable events.The mos
7、t important things are to find proper decorations,make a list of activities,invite guests and buy enough food and drinks.Today people can find a lot of tips online that may be very helpful in the organisation of unforgettable carnival festivities.1.What can we infer about European carnivals?A.People
8、 always wear strange masks to amuse others.B.People care little about their clothes on such occasions.C.They are the biggest events in European countries.D.The style of carnival clothes has changed over time.答案：D2.When does the carnival of Nice take place?A.At the end of August.B.At the end of Febru
9、ary.C.At the end of a year.D.At the beginning of a year.答案：B3.What makes the carnival of Nice different from other carnivals?A.The musical plays.B.The battle of flowers.C.The great fire shows.D.The colourful parades.答案：B4.To enjoy the Caribbean music,people will visit carnivals held in .A.VeniceB.Ro
10、meC.LondonD.Paris答案：CBThese days many Chinese like traveling overseas.T,a leading search website,devoted to global travel,has selected four less-crowded destinations for those who like self-guided tours and adventure.BhutanThe Happy CountryLocated in the Himalayas,the kingdom of Bhutan is famous for
11、 its Gross National Happiness index.If you want to seek happiness,Bhutan is the perfect place to visit at least once in your life.Tips:One should prepare clothes that are adaptable to different seasons.Also,there are no chairs in a Bhutan familys home,because they always sit directly on the floor.Pe
12、ruThe Lost Gold CountryPeru,once known as the “Kingdom of the Sun”,is a country with a long history and rich heritage.Tips:Bring your own toothbrush and slippers.Prepare vaccination certificates(接种证)before your trip as it is a must against yellow fever in some areas.It can be expensive if you get it
13、 after arrival.IcelandA Song of Ice and FireIceland offers snow-capped mountains,large waterfalls,active volcanoes and the beautiful Arctic tundra.Its a good choice to rent a car for touring around the island.You can never forget the rare and exciting experience in one of the many local hot springs,
14、or seeing the fantastic northern lights of the aurora borealis(北极光).Tips:If you have a drivers license for the Chinese mainland,you have to get a notarized certification of the license,with a translated version.PalauGods AquariumPalau is a wonderland for diving enthusiasts.In Palau,the water has sev
15、en colors,just like the rainbow.You can jump into the clear sea and explore the secrets of the underwater world,such as undersea holes and various fishes.Tips:Palau offers visa-free entry(30 days)to Chinese tourists.5.When you travelling in Peru, .A.you can bath in hot springsB.you cant see chairs i
16、n local familiesC.you can visit many historic landmarksD.you must have a vaccination certificate答案：C6.You need to prepare clothes if you travel in .A.Bhutan and IcelandB.Peru and IcelandC.Bhutan and PeruD.Iceland and Palau答案：A7.Palau may be an attractive destination for a(an).A.archaeologistB.psycho
17、logistC.diving loverD.geographer答案：CC(2015福建高考,A)Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations,but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans.Teams of four,dressed i
18、n a variety of strange and funny clothes,roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course.On the way,they must not kick or throw their cheese,or go into their competitors lane(赛道).Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly,but unde
19、rstandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones).All the competitors are served with beer or port wine,the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque,New Mexico.They come fr
20、om as far away as Australia,the Caribbean and China,but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy(辛辣),but hot enough to make your mouth burn,your head spin and your eyes water.Their destination is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every Marc
21、h.You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show.But one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue,this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn
22、the last Wednesday of every August,the Spanish town of Bunol hosts La Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight.A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events.The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-starters get t
23、hings going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour,in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves,runs,or fights back.Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-needed wash!8.
24、In the Stilton cheese rolling competition,competitors on each team must .A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheeseD.use a real cheese weighing about four kilos答案：B9.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A.In New Mexico.B.In the Caribbea
25、n.C.In Australia.D.In China.答案：A10.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts .A.three daysB.seven daysC.less than three daysD.more than seven days答案：B11.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10
26、,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.答案：CDDo you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow?You are not alone.Holidays are tim
27、es for feasting and celebrating.Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner,regard eating as a time for tasting a variet
28、y of the foods.The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much.You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:Dont skip meals.Before you leave home,have a small,low-fat meal or snack.This may help to a
29、void getting too excited before delicious foods.Control portions.Use a small plate(about 10 inches)and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.Once you have your “tasting” serving,move away from
30、 the buffet(自助餐).Doing so will make it less tempting to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables.Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel fu
31、ll.Stick to physical activity.Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays.A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.Avoid high-fat foods.Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat.Choose lean meats.Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.Use l
32、emon juice instead of dessert or butter.12.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.B.Drinking some water or soup before eating helps you eat less.C.Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight probl
33、ems.D.Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight.答案：A13.Which of the following CANNOT help lose weight according to the passage?A.Lean meats.B.Dessert or butter.C.Raw fruit or vegetables.D.Physical exercise.答案：B14.Many people cant control their weight after the holidays mainly beca
34、use they .A.cant help being tempted to eat constantlyB.take part in too many partiesC.enjoy delicious foodsD.cant help turning away from the foods答案：A15.If the passage appears in the newspaper,you think it should belong to Column.A.Holidays and FestivalsB.Health and FitnessC.Fashion and FrontierD.St
35、udent Times Club答案：B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。You often find somebody who works around you complaining all the time,dont you?16About 70% of Americans say being around nonstop complainers sometimes has a bad influence on them.Luckily,here are 4 tips to help form po
36、sitive patterns.1.Self-awarenessWhen a negative thought pops into your mind,immediately correct it.Instead of telling yourself “Thats a nice shirt,but I cant afford it,” change the message to “That will look great with my black pants when I can afford it.” 17Of course,everyone complains sometimes.Bu
37、t the less frequently you complain,the better you will feel.2.Distance yourself18 Excuse yourself and go somewhere quiet,somewhere outdoors in the fresh air.Think of something pleasant before returning.You have to take this seriously because negative people can and will pull you into the quicksand(困
38、境).3.Dont try to change complainersIf you find yourself trapped in a group of complainers in a meeting or at a social event,simply choose silence.Let their words bounce off you while you think of something else.Attempting to stop the complaining can make you a target.19 If someone says,“I hate Monda
39、ys.Weekends are too short.” try to think,“Im glad I rested up over the weekend,so Im ready to make some improvement on that big project.”4.20When someone is shouting at you angrily,throw the responsibility back at them by asking,“So what do you intend to do about it?” In most cases,complainers dont
40、really want a solution.They just want to speak them out.If you make them aware that they themselves have to find the solutions,they will leave you alone and find someone else to complain to.If so,you will be happy.A.Find solutionsB.Change responsibilityC.You have got a lot of company.D.By doing this
41、,it will lead to positive behaviors.E.But you can redirect the discussion in your own mind.F.Whenever possible,escape from negative conversations.G.You will never know what they are going to talk about.答案：16.C17.D18.F19.E20.B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)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C
42、和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend.On the way,we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, “21 my job.Family to feed.”At this store,a 22 like this is not normal.My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 23 on how bad it must be to have to stand 2
43、4 in the cold wind.In the store,I asked each of my kids to 25 something they thought our “friend” there would 26.They got apples,a sandwich and a bottle of juice.Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 27.I thought about it.We were 28 on each ourselves,but.well,sometimes 29 from our need instead
44、of our abundance is 30 what we need to do!All the kids 31 something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him the bag of 32,he lit up and thanked us with 33 eyes.When I handed him the gift card,saying he could use it for 34his family might need,he burst into tears.This has been a wonde
45、rful 35 for our family.For days the kids have been looking for others we can 36!Things would have played out so 37 if I had simply said,“No,we really dont have 38 to give more.” Stepping out not only helped a brother in 39,it also gave my kids the 40 taste of helping others.Itll go a long way with t
46、hem.21.A.LostB.ChangedC.QuitD.Finished答案：A22.A.conditionB.placeC.sightD.show答案：C23.A.suggestionB.commentC.decisionD.call答案：B24.A.outsideB.proudlyC.byD.angrily答案：A25.A.drawB.sayC.arrangeD.pick答案：D26.A.orderB.supplyC.appreciateD.discover答案：C27.A.dollarB.jobC.hot mealD.gift card答案：D28.A.easyB.lowC.soft
47、D.loose答案：B29.A.givingB.savingC.spendingD.begging答案：A30.A.yetB.evenC.stillD.just答案：D31.A.declaredB.sharedC.ignoredD.expected答案：A32.A.toysB.medicineC.foodD.clothes答案：C33.A.sleepyB.wateryC.curiousD.sharp答案：B34.A.whoeverB.whateverC.whicheverD.whenever答案：B35.A.experienceB.exampleC.messageD.adventure答案：A
48、36.A.rely onB.respectC.learn fromD.help答案：D37.A.suddenlyB.vividlyC.differentlyD.perfectly答案：C38.A.timeB.powerC.patienceD.money答案：D39.A.fearB.loveC.needD.memory答案：C40.A.strongB.sweetC.strangeD.simple答案：B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,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。Nowadays,many c
49、ities are suffering from smog,the short form of smoke and fog.It is especially 41.(harm) to children,seniors,pregnant women,smokers and people with lung or heart problems.An important component(成分)of smog is ground-level ozone(地面臭氧).Actually,ozone that is formed naturally in the atmosphere 42.(prote
50、ct)life from the suns damaging rays.At ground level,however,ozone hurts peoples eyes,nose,and throat,which can make 43. more difficult for the body to fight against an 44.(infect).When the amount of ground-level ozone increases,so does 45. number of emergency-room visits.The other component is fine
51、particulate matter(细颗粒物).The 46.(small) the particle(particulate matter 2.5,PM2.5),the more dangerous it can be.When people take in ozone and particulates from the air,both the blood flow and the oxygen supply to the heart will 47.(reduce).With such unhealthy air quality,some simple ways are recomme
52、nded for you 48.(reduce)higher risk of health problems.On smoggy days,spend less time outdoors.If you have to get outside,close all your windows 49. you go out.Besides,roll up the windows of 50. car if you are driving.答案：41.harmful42.protects43.it44.infection45.the46.smaller47.be reduced48.to reduce
53、49.before50.your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:在错的词下划一横线,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。I couldnt believe my ears when I heard my name c
54、alling.I was chosen to play the leading role in the play,that was my dream.As a shy and thin girl,I used to be quite afraid of speaking in the public.But my parents and teachers always encourage me to do so.Now I have changed great.In class,I am often the first one to stand up and answer questions e
55、ven if I may take some mistakes.No pains,no gains.Now I am always brave enough overcome the difficulty in my heart and have changed in a lively girl.So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face but only in this way can we make progresses.答案：I couldnt believe my ears when I hear
56、d my name .I was chosen to play the leading role in the play, was my dream.As a shy and thin girl,I used to be quite afraid of speaking in the public.But my parents and teachers always me to do so.Now I have changed .In class,I am often the first one to stand up and answer questions even if I may so
57、me mistakes.No pains,no gains.Now I am always brave enough overcome the difficulty in my heart and have changed a lively girl.So my experience shows that we should not be afraid of losing face only in this way can we make .第二节书面表达(满分25分)请你根据以下信息,写一篇英语短文,向外国朋友介绍春节。时间:每年农历正月初一到十五之间;节前:打扫房子,贴春联(put up
58、the Spring Festival Couplets),买花;除夕夜:无论离家多远,这天家庭成员都会赶回来吃团圆饭,其中饺子最受欢迎,人们相信可以带来好运;正月初一:人们穿新衣服,探亲访友,互相祝福“新年快乐”,给孩子们压岁钱(lucky money);春节期间的活动:舞龙、舞狮(中国传统的民间艺术,可追溯到两千年前)。参考范文The Spring Festival,which usually falls between the first and the fifteenth day of the first lunar month,is the most important tradit
59、ional festival in China.Before it,people often clean their houses,put up the Spring Festival Couplets as well as buy many beautiful flowers.On New Years Eve,all the family members,no matter how far away they are,will get together to have a big dinner,of which the most popular food is dumplings,becau
60、se people believe that eating dumplings can bring them good luck.On the first day of the Spring Festival,everyone wears new clothes,visiting their relatives and friends and greeting “Happy New Year” to each other,and what makes children delighted is that they are given lucky money as a gift.Besides,during the festival,people can watch dragon dances and lion dances,both of which are the traditional folk arts dating back to 2000 years ago.
