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。ACool Cats-CheetahsCheetah cubs(babies)are cute,furry,energetic,and downright lovely.And when they get older,theyll run faster than any other animal on the planet. Five cheetah cubs were born in the
2、summer of 2005 at the National Zoo in Washington,D.C.Their mother,Zazi,was 4 years old.When the cubs were 10 weeks old,they weighed 9 pounds and were about the size of house cats.They were the second cheetah litter(一窝)to be born at the zoo in seven months and the second litter to be born in the zoos
3、 116-year history.“Theyre pretty quick,”Lauren Afdahl,an animal keeper at the zoo,told Senior Edition.“Whenever they see something moving,they take off and run.And cheetahs do like to run!They can reach speeds as high as 60 miles per hour.The cubs reach their top speed when they are about a year old
4、. The National Zoos first litter of cheetah cubs was born in November 2004.When almost a year old,those cubs weighed more than 30 pounds.Zazis cubs stay with her for at least a year.When they are fully grown,the cats may be sent to other zoos.Cheetahs are endangered animals.About 100 years ago,the w
5、ild cats roamed an area from North Africa to India.Today,cheetahs inhabit only the countries south of the Sahara desert.Just 12,000 to 15,000 now live in the wild.1.The writers attitude toward cheetahs seems to be .A.doubtful and afraid B.caring and admiringC.uncaringD.complaining答案：B2.The main idea
6、 of this passage is .A.cheetahs are interesting animalsB.when the cubs were 10 weeks old,they weighed 9 poundsC.female cheetahs can give birth only once a yearD.cheetahs like to run答案：A3.Based on the article,we can guess that the author is probably.A.afraid of cheetahsB.working at a zooC.a trained a
7、nimal doctorD.in favor of protecting cheetahs答案：DBThousands of puffins(海鹦)live in Maine and on islands in the Gulf of Maine.But the puffins may be in danger.Last summer,the percentage of laid eggs that successfully produced baby puffins took a dive.Scientists also found a decline in the average body
8、 weight of the adult and baby puffins on Machias Seal Island,home to the areas largest colony.Over the winter,dozens of the seabirds from the region were found dead,likely from starvation.Whats causing the puffin trouble?Scientists think it may be a shortage of food.With ocean temperatures rising,fi
9、sh populations have moved around.Normally,puffins primary food source is herring,a type of fish.A lack of herring in the area could be causing the problem.Butterfish from the south have become more abundant in the Gulf of Maine and could be a new food source for birds.But Steve Kress says butterfish
10、 may be too big and round for baby puffins to swallow.Puffins spend most of their lives at sea.They come ashore to breed each spring and return to the ocean in August.The chicks swim to the sea about 40 days after hatching.Puffin population stretches across the North Atlantic,from Maine to northern
11、Russia.Maines puffin population has been at risk in the past.In the 1800s,they were hunted for their food,eggs and feathers.By 1901,only one pair of puffins remained in the state.Thanks to the help of local lighthouse keepers and seabird restoration programs,the states puffin population has been res
12、tored to more than 2,000 birds.Scientists arent sure what will happen to the Gulf of Maines puffins.The birds may move further north.Kress says he hopes the Gulf population will sustain itself and then he continues,“You never know what climate change will bring.Historically fish could move out and m
13、ore southerly fish could move in,and puffins may adapt to the new fish.Only they know how the story will unfold.”4.The underlined phrase “took a dive” means .A.increasedB.aroseC.reducedD.changed答案：C5.In scientists opinion, is contributing to the puffin trouble.A.a lack of herringB.environmental poll
14、utionC.the increase of birdsD.the huge size of butterfish答案：A6.It can be inferred from the passage that .A.Maines puffin once nearly became extinctB.Maines puffins eggs were of high pricesC.baby puffins grew up quicklyD.the number of Maines puffins is worrying答案：A7.Judging from Kresss words in the l
15、ast paragraph,we know .A.climate change matters littleB.there is cause for concernC.the new fish wont harm puffinsD.puffins may move to the south答案：BCIf you are interested in animals,you probably hear about the tragedy at Seaworld Orlando.On February 24,Tillicum,a six-ton orca(虎鲸),was performing wit
16、h his trainer,Dawn Brancheau,who stood on a platform by his pool.They had done the same show together many times before,without incidents.This time,though,events took a terrible turn.Without warning,Tillicum leaped from the water,took hold of Branchcheau by her hair,and dragged her deep below the wa
17、ters surface.Before other trainers could react,Brancheau drowned.Although known as killer whales,orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family.They are easy to train,and performances like Tillicums have been done safely thousands of times.Yet Dawn Brancheaus death is a shocking reminder of what
18、 can happen when human beings act together with wild animals.People begin to ask,“Should orcas be kept in captivity(囚禁)?”YesWorldwide,only 42 orcas are being kept by humans.Scientists know very little about these huge sea animals,which are difficult to study in the wild.However,they do know that orc
19、as are easily harmed by pollution.As our oceans become even more damaged by human activity,observing orcas up close helps us understand them and do a better job of protecting them in nature.“I think that some dangerous animals,such as killer whales,should be kept in captivity because it raises aware
20、ness about them and educates people about wild animals,” says Lauren,12,a 6-grader from Colorado.“Keeping some in captivity will help protect their species.”NoEnclosed habitats can be painful to wild animals,and make them act in unpredictable,even harmful ways.“It is wrong to keep these animals in c
21、aptivity,”says Prathm,12.The 7th-grader from New Jersey,adds,“They should live in their own habitats,not be used as entertainment slaves.”Richard Ellis,a marine conservationist in New York,agrees.“It is part of human nature to keep wild animals in small space and train them to do tricks,” he says.“I
22、 m against it because I think it humiliates the animals.”8.Why does the author tell the tragedy of Dawn Brancheau?A.To introduce the topic.B.To express his sympathy.C.To describe the human-animal relationship.D.To warn people of the danger of keeping animals.答案：A9.What can we infer from the text?A.I
23、t is hard to train orcas.B.Orcas are rare sea animals.C.Orcas habitat is being destroyed.D.Many orcas are hunted each year.答案：C10.The underlined word “humiliates” in the last paragraph most probably means “ ”.A.makes somebody less intelligent B.makes somebody feel ashamed C.makes somebody physically
24、 weakD.makes somebody feel threatened答案：B11.The text is mainly about.A.how to help animals live a better lifeB.how to develop friendship with animalsC.whether killer whales should be protectedD.whether animals should be kept in captivity答案：DDWhen nature lovers all over the world wish all humans to r
25、ealize the importance of their natural surroundings,many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.Julie Astonis,an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example.Even though autumn is approaching Australias Brisbane in April,one can still watch colorful blooming(盛开
26、的)flowers in Julies small garden,as she tells that in her community,“Each of us has a beautiful yard.The whole community,from children to elderly people,take care of the environment as if they are taking care of their own garden.” “Gardening is the most popular club in our community,” she says.“A lo
27、t of retired people dont just regularly organize gardening lectures,but also personally visit families in the community to provide gardening training.So you can see that flowers continue to blossom in our gardens throughout the year.”Talking about her peoples sense of caring for the environment,Juli
28、e says when people in the community take along their dog,they always carry a garbage bag to deal with the dogs waste.“In our community,you will never experience the embarrassment of stepping on the dirty waste while you are walking on the grass,” says Julie with a smile.“Taking care of the dogs wast
29、e can also help to develop childrens sense of responsibility!”As to protecting water resources,the Australian government has made strict rules for families.Julie says,“We certainly would not use tap water to water the flowers!” She says almost every family in her community has a huge tank used to st
30、ore rainwater,which is later used as the resource of all outdoor water use,including car washing and watering the garden.This year,they also asked people to connect the water tank with their toilets.12.From the first three paragraphs we learn that .A.gardening is popular in most parts of AustraliaB.
31、April is a great time for people to enjoy flowersC.Julies community has a deep sense of caring for natureD.its not easy to keep a garden without proper training答案：C13.Why can flowers be seen all year round in Julies community?A.Families are taught how to take care of their gardens.B.Gardening lesson
32、s are often given by professors.C.The local government provides free gardening training.D.There is enough rainwater to water the flowers regularly.答案：A14.What do we know about Julie from the passage?A.She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass.B.She once stepped on a dogs waste.C.She is quite in
33、 favor of raising a dog.D.She takes pride in her community.答案：D15.From what Julie says in the last paragraph,we know.A.rainwater is not the best resourceB.her community makes full use of resourcesC.her community owns a public tankD.it is not necessary to water flowers very often答案：B第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分
34、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。How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family members that have an opinion on everything you do?Its not easy!16 Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.17Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opini
35、ons that really matter your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.Dont fear people.18 The reason most people dont take risks,or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them.If you want to live the life you t
36、ruly deserve,you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.Value yourself and your choice.When you do,others will do too.Own the choice you make in your life.19 When you believe in yourself, in time,others will believe in you too.Show confidence in your choice and what you stand for whether oth
37、ers agree or not.Focus on appreciation.No matter what the circumstances are,there is always something to be grateful for.All successful people ask:What am I grateful for?How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others?20These steps,if applied,will help you transform your p
38、eace of mind,lifestyle,and productivity.A.Focus on your own talents and strengths.B.Never let others opinions guide your choice.C.Treat every person like they are important.D.When you doubt yourself,others will doubt you too.E.Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.F.Be thankful to life and
39、 be helpful to others,and youll lead a successful life.G.However,there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.答案：16.G17.B18.E19.D20.F第二部分语言知识运用(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和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Dad had a green comb.He bought it when he ma
40、rried Mum.Every night,he would hand me his 21and say,“Good girl,help Daddy clean it,OK?”I was 22to do it.At age five,this dull task brought me such 23.I would excitedly turn the tap24and brush the comb carefully.Satisfied that Id done a good job,I would happily return the comb to Dad.He would 25affe
41、ctionately at me and place the comb in his wallet.Two years later,Dad started his own26,which wasnt doing so well.That was when things started to 27.Dad didnt come home as early and as much as he used to.Mum and I became 28with him for placing our family in trouble.With 29,an uncomfortable silence g
42、rew between us.After my graduation,Dads business was getting back on track.On my 28th birthday,Dad came home 30.As usual,I helped him carry his bags into his study.When I turned to leave,he said,“Hey,would you help me 31my comb?”I looked at him for a while,then 32the comb and headed to the sink.It h
43、it me thenwhy,as a child,33Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure.That routine(习惯)meant Dad was home early to 34the evening with Mum and me.It 35a happy and loving family.I passed the clean comb back to Dad.He smiled at me and 36 placed his comb in his wallet.But this time,I noticed something 37.Dad
44、 had aged.He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled,38his smile was still as 39as before,the smile of a father who just wanted a good 40 for his family.21.A.bagB.walletC.combD.brush答案：C22.A.annoyedB.relievedC.ashamedD.pleased答案：D23.A.joyB.sadnessC.courageD.pain答案：A24.A.outB.overC.inD.on答案：D25.
45、A.stareB.smileC.shoutD.laugh答案：B26.A.familyB.businessC.taskD.journey答案：B27.A.progressB.changeC.improveD.form答案：B28.A.satisfiedB.delightedC.madD.strict答案：C29.A.timeB.patienceC.speedD.ease答案：A30.A.occasionallyB.earlyC.frequentlyD.rarely答案：B31.A.sharpenB.repairC.cleanD.keep答案：C32.A.droppedB.tookC.hande
46、dD.threw答案：B33.A.watchingB.lettingC.helpingD.hearing答案：C34.A.findB.loseC.wasteD.spend答案：D35.A.affectedB.brokeC.meantD.supported答案：C36.A.firmlyB.hurriedlyC.casuallyD.carefully答案：D37.A.differentB.excitingC.interestingD.urgent答案：A38.A.forB.orC.soD.yet答案：D39.A.convincingB.heartwarmingC.cautiousD.innocen
47、t答案：B40.A.originB.lifeC.reputationD.education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。On Monday,the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)asked for African lions 41.(list)as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act.This move would help protect them fr
48、om 42.(extinct).The African lion population 43.(predict)to be 75,800 in 1980,according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).That number has dropped 44. 30%.About 70% of all lion populations inhabit just 10 areas in eastern and southern Africa.A statement from the U.S.listed th
49、e main 45.(threat)to the big cats as loss of habitat,lack of prey,and more conflicts with humans.Over time,more humans 46.(move)into areas inhabited by lions.Experts believe human population in sub-Saharan Africa will double by 2050,47.(make)the problem worse.Lions once lived in most parts of Africa
50、.Now 48. are found only in the south Sahara desert and parts of eastern and southern Africa.The service could make some activities 49.(illegally),including the buying and selling of hunted lions as trophies.This,it said,would ensure “that people in the United States do not contribute 50. the further
51、 decline of listed species.”答案：41.to be listed42.extinction43.was predicted44.by45.threats46.have moved47.making48.they49.illegal50.to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
52、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。Ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to our English Corner.This Corner was set up three years before.Every Sunday morning,students from different schools and some foreigners often took part.Gather around here,we practise spoken English by
53、 talking about everything we are interested.We also exchange my experience in English study.We all have a good time here.Thousands of people have been here when it was set up.We think that we have learned a lot by taking part in activity here.It is a really supplement to our English class and it is
54、welcomed by students,their parents and teachers.They all think it is of helpful.If you want to know much about the corner,you may talk to the students here.答案：Ladies and gentlemen,Welcome to our English Corner.This Corner was set up three years before.Every Sunday morning,students from different sch
55、ools and some foreigners often took part.Gather around here,we practise spoken English by talking about everything we are interested .We also exchange my experience in English study.We all have a good time here.Thousands of people have been here when it was set up.We think that we have learned a lot
56、 by taking part in activity here.It is a really supplement to our English class and it is welcomed by students,their parents and teachers.They all think it is of helpful.If you want to know much about the corner,you may talk to the students here.第二节书面表达(满分25分)最近中国的空气质量引起了广泛的关注。请观察下面的漫画,按要求用英语写一篇短文。
57、内容要求:1.简要描述漫画内容;2.简要分析产生这种现象的原因;3.针对以上现象谈谈你自己的看法(至少两点)。注意:1.词数100左右,开头已经写好,不计入总词数。2.参考词汇:口罩mask;雾霾hazeRecently,the air quality in China 参考范文Recently,the air quality in China has raised a widespread concern.As is indicated in the picture,an old man and his grandson are taking a walk in the street wit
58、h masks covering their mouths and noses.The picture conveyed here is that air pollution is quite severe in China.Many factors account for this phenomenon.In the first place,vehicles that send large quantities of poisonous gases are a major source of air pollution.Furthermore,factories that release a
59、 great deal of smoke are also responsible for the poor air quality.Besides,burning materials like coal or oil for homes and offices is another major contributor to air pollution.Personally,to better the air quality,the government and common citizens should make joint efforts.Riding and walking are wise options for public travels.Meanwhile,effective laws are supposed to be made to guarantee good air quality.