1、Module 4 Period 2.单词拼写1They were greatly_(感动) by the old mans story.2The speaker failed to put his ideas over clearly enough so that some misunderstanding _(产生)3The business of this shop is_(迅速发展)so that customers come with delight from far and near.4We must ensure that the tourism develops in _(协调)
2、 with the environment.5Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a_(美德)6If they wont accept_(支票), well have to pay in cash.7I am very concerned that I may not be able to finish my paper before the_(最后期限)8We expect to live on our savings and a modest_(养老金)after retirement.9He
3、was very busy yesterday; _(要不然), he would have come to the meeting.10After he has retired, he will_(奉献)himself to gardening.答案：1.touched2.arose3.booming4.harmony5virtue6.cheque7.deadline8.pension9.otherwise10devote.根据所给汉语意思完成句子1我喝了一杯清爽的饮料。I had a _.2他们将不会离开音乐舞台度过余生。They wont _for the rest of their l
4、ives.3最近，我有一个朋友决定辞去他公司的那份工资高但要求也高的工作。One friend of mine has decided to _but demanding position in his company recently.4他们在音乐会上欢呼他们的名字，请求他们的签名照。They yell their names at concerts and _ autographs.5那位医生决心一生都致力于艾滋病的研究。The doctor is determined to _ AIDS.答案：1.refreshing drink2.quit the concert stage3.qui
5、t his highlypaid4.beg for5.devote his whole life to studying.阅读理解AThe first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of peo
6、ple and music has created American music.Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving, and thinking. Some songs remind us of our childhood or youth.Others remind of the people they love. Many important occasions, like weddings and funerals have special
7、music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The StarSpangled Banner”. In the US high schools and colleges have school songs too.Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and feelings of its people. As the years pass, the music grows and changes.Modern scienc
8、e has also changed music. Inventions like records, radios, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders, and videos have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international communication.American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern
9、 “pop”， is known around the world. Music is one of Americas most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people cannot understand the same language, they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing song. Understanding American music ca
10、n help you understand American people, their history and culture.So, as the song says, “put a dime (10 cents)in the juke box (自动点唱机), baby. Lets listen to the music！”1The article mainly tells us about _.Ahow American music developedBwhen American music developedCwhat American music isDwhy American m
11、usic is so popular答案：A全文主要讲述了美国音乐的发展历程及现状，故A项最佳。2From the text we know that _.AAmerican music has spread all over the worldBAmerican music began in the 1550sCAmerican music is specialDAmerican music has changed modern science in the US答案：A文章倒数第二段第一句“American music.most important exports.”可知美国音乐已被全世界
12、的人知晓。音乐是美国最重要的出口产品。3The sixth paragraph probably means that _.AAmerican music is very popularBAmerican music is known to people all over the worldCAmerican music can help us understand American people, history and cultureDAmerican music is important in our lives答案：C文章倒数第二段最后一句话“Many people learn and
13、. help you understand American people, their history and culture.”可知美国音乐帮助我们了解美国人、美国历史和美国文化。4American music is _.Afor dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinkingBa mixture of people and music from all over the worldCan important form of international communicationDa part of the history of the wor
14、ld答案：B由文章第一段可知世界各地的人们移民到美国并带去了他们的音乐。这些音乐混合起来构成了美国音乐。5Which of the following statements is true?AOnly modern American music is worldfamous.BIf people dont understand the same language, they dont understand the same music.CMany people learn English by enjoying American songs.DIf you want to understand
15、 American history and culture you must understand American music.答案：C由文章第六段可知人们可以通过欣赏美国歌曲来学习英语，故C项最佳。同样由此段可判断B，D项是错误的。BA classical guitarist was excited to hear from New York City police that his valuable guitar had been found. It disappeared almost a year ago when he got out of a cab and forgot to
16、take the guitar with him. Laurence Lennon, 44, said he was running late that day. He was talking to his manager on his cell phone when he dashed out of the taxi. He said that he gave the driver $ 60 and told him to keep the change. He walked through the front doors of the concert hall still talking
17、on the phone to his manager.Upon discovering his loss, Lennon used his cell phone to call the police. The policewoman asked him for the name of the cab company, the number of the cab, and the name of the driver. He said that she had to be kidding.She told Lennon that he could file a missing items re
18、port at the police station or online. Lennon asked for the online address. She told him that finding the guitar might take a couple of yearsfinding guitars was not as important as finding murderers and marijuana smokers. Then she told him to have a nice day.“This year has been depressing，” said Lenn
19、on. “I had to postpone the recording of two new CDs. Ive been using borrowed guitars. And I was losing hope of ever recovering my guitar.”Lennon was reunited with his $ 100,000 musical instrument yesterday. The case and the guitar had been discovered in the corner of a coffee house only two blocks f
20、rom where Lennon had lost it in the first place. Lennon had offered a $ 10,000 reward for its return. He said he would give the reward to the coffee house owner, who had informed the police.6It can be inferred from this reading passage that_.ALennon gave the driver much more money than what was actu
21、ally neededBLennon couldnt give any useful information about the driver and his cabCLennon was too busy talking to his friend to remember to pay the cab driverDLennon used to work at the concert hall in New York City答案：B推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“The policewoman asked him for the name of the cab company.and the
22、 name of the driver. He said that she had to be kidding.”说明他对出租汽车公司和司机的情况一概不知，认为警察这样问他简直是在开玩笑。7The policewoman told Lennon_.Anot to worry about the guitarBto have a nice day in New York CityCto find the cab driver and talk to himDto wait with patience答案：D推理判断题。根据第三段第三句“.finding the guitar might take
23、 a couple of years.”说明警察认为寻找这把吉他会很难，大概需要几年时间，因此他得耐心等待。选项A“不要着急这把吉他”不符合警察的本意和事实；B“祝他在纽约市玩得愉快”，原文中这是警察对他的安慰和祝福，不是事情的最重要内容；C“去找出租车司机跟他谈一下”这显然不可能，只有D“耐心等待”符合警察的本意。8Which of the following is the most important according to the policewoman?AFinding a lost guitar.BFinding the cab driver.CFinding murderers.
24、DEnjoying ones own life答案：C细节题。根据第三段“.finding guitars was not as important as finding murderers.”说明在警察看来寻找杀人犯比寻找吉他(当然和其他任何事相比都)更重要。9The underlined word“depressing”can be best explained by“_”Amaking people feel sadBmaking people unfortunateCmaking people losing moneyDmaking people losing good luck答案：
25、A词义理解题。根据第四段第二句“I had to postpone the recording of two new CDs. Ive been using borrowed guitars. And.”可推测出Lennon度过了一年很痛苦的日子，主要是丢掉了心爱的吉他和由于此事给他带来的种种事业中的不顺畅，因此可推测出depressing在这种的意思相当于making people feel sad。.短文填空根据短文内容，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。We are all called upon to make a speech at some poi
26、nt in life, but most of us dont do a very good job. _1_.So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble(结结巴巴) over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, its over. Im just not good at
27、public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! _2_. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your tim
28、e doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. _3_. Dont talk over their heads, and dont talk down t
29、o them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. _4_. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make persontoperson contact with your audience.If you follo
30、w these simple steps, you will see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced yet? _5_.AIt doesnt have to be that bad.BTake several deep breaths before your speech.CThis article g
31、ives some advice on how to give a good speech.DSay what you have to say and then stop.EDont say what you arent familiar with.FNever forget your audience.GGive it a try and see what happens.答案：15CAFDG.书面表达词汇是语言学习的基础，只有突破了词汇这一关，英语学习才能进展顺利。然而在平时的学习中，大家普遍感到记忆单词是件很困难的事情。请你结合自己的实际情况就如何扩大词汇量，掌握好单词发表自己的观点和看
32、法。注意：(1)词数：100120；(2)文章必须包括所有要点，行文连贯，可适当增减。_参考范文：Words are the basis of the language, so without enough English words, we have much difficulty in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Having a large vocabulary is very important and necessary.In our study, we find it difficult to enlarge our voca
33、bulary, for we easily forget the words we have learned. Besides，in the past I didnt pay much attention to word study, especially to word spelling, thinking there is no word test. But now I come to know the importance of words. I will spend more time studying them. In addition, I will strengthen the intensive reading, studying the words in the contexts to improve my English.
