1、Module 5 单元质量检测（五）选择题部分.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe duPont Library was constructed in 1980 in memory of Jessie Ball duPont, a member of Stratford Halls first Board of Directors and a generous supporter of education and research.The library serves as an educational
2、classroom, meeting space and research facility (设施)In addition to its specialized reference collections of approximately 8,000 books on American history, biography, architecture and the decorative arts, the library holds special collections of more than 4,000 rare books, including manuscripts (手稿),
3、historic photographs and so on.The librarys collections are used by its staff as well as visiting researchers, teachers, students and the general public.Requesting an AppointmentWe welcome researchers of all ages.If you decide to visit the library, your first step is to schedule an appointment with
4、the librarian by calling (804)4931940 or by emailing Judy Hynson.Please dont arrive without previous appointment.HoursThe duPont Library is open from 9：00 am to 5：00 pm on Monday Friday, except for：Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Years Eve and Day and Presidents Day.Research FeesMembers
5、 of the duPont Library can research for free after making and confirming an appointment.They will be required to show their current membership card on registration.There is a charge for other researchers, payable by cash.RegistrationUpon arrival, please fill out a form which requires your signature
6、and ID card.Jackets and large bags are prohibited in our research areas.We suggest that researchers lock personal belongings in their vehicles before entering the library.Internship (实习) OpportunitiesPaid internships are available for students who apply to work on special projects during the summer.
7、Unpaid internships are requested by students who live within close distance.语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了参观duPont Library需要注意的事项。1What do we know about the duPont Library?AIts function is simple and single.BIts collections can be used by the public.CIt was built to encourage people to read.DIt was constructed
8、 by Jessie Ball duPont.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段的“The librarys collections are used by its staff as well as visiting researchers, teachers, students and the general public”可知，公众可以使用该图书馆的藏品。2What should you do if you want to visit the library?AAvoid visits during all kinds of holidays.BLeave your private thin
9、gs at home.CBuy a membership card of the library.DGet an appointment in advance.解析：选D细节理解题。根据Requesting an Appointment部分中的内容可知，如果要参观该图书馆，需要提前预约。3What does the text tell us about the duPont Library?AIts collections for visitors to buy.BIts opportunities for internships.CIts dos and donts for visitors
10、.DIts importance for Americans.解析：选C推理判断题。本文主要讲述了参观duPont Library需要注意的事项。故选C项。BSince birth, Joy and Miriam were left at the gate of an orphanage (孤儿院). For the disabled sisters, who both have spina bifida (脊柱裂), it may have seemed that all hopes were lost at that time. But after being adopted by a B
11、ritish couple, they have become two of the countrys most promising wheelchair basketball stars.In 2005, the Haizes adopted them. Then, they moved to the UK when Joy was six and Miriam was seven. The girls discovered the wheelchair basketball through a chance conversation, which Mr. Haize had with a
12、friend in 2011. They hadnt known wheelchair sports before, but Joy was hooked from the beginning. While Miriam loved the sport, it took her a little longer to become a serious athlete. “I used to have really low selfrespect，” she said. “Its only when Joy got into the Under 25s European Championships
13、 in 2013 that I started to take basketball seriously. It gave me a path to follow.” Miriam was then chosen to play at both regional trials and the Sainsburys School Games in 2014. Of course, she earned herself a place at the famous GB Futures training camp. “GB Futures helped me a lot. It helped me
14、take basketball to another level and learn more about the game and its history. It also helped me be more independent，” said Miriam. Meanwhile, Joy is currently the youngest player on the GB womens team but she is making her mark on the international stage, having represented Great Britain in tourna
15、ments (锦标赛) all over the world.The teenagers are now eager to encourage others to explore the world of wheelchair sports. “You should have confidence in yourself. Thats the one thing to help you succeed. Having setbacks helped me grow into a person and player. No matter what people said to us, we ju
16、st tried our best，” said the girls.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了一对轮椅篮球姐妹花的奋斗故事。4What happened to Joy and Miriam when they were born?AThey were adopted by a British couple.BThey were abandoned to an orphanage.CThey moved to the UK with their parents.DThey lived with parents in an orphanage.解析：选B细节理解题。由文章第一段的“Since bi
17、rth, Joy and Miriam were left at the gate of an orphanage (孤儿院)”可知，患有脊柱裂的姐妹Joy和Miriam一出生就被遗弃在了孤儿院门口。5The sisters first got to know the wheelchair basketball from _.AGB Futures training campBtheir PE. teacher by chanceCa conversation in a TV programDa talk between their father and his friend解析：选D细节理解
18、题。由文章第二段的“The girls discovered the wheelchair basketball through a chance conversation, which Mr.Haize had with a friend in 2011.”可知D项正确。6It can be inferred from the passage that _.Athe Haizes aimed to train Joy to become the world championBJoy set a good example to Miriam in the wheelchair basketba
19、llCit took Joy a long time to take the wheelchair basketball seriouslyDMiriam is the youngest player on the womens basketball team解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章第三段前半部分内容可知，Joy一开始就很热爱轮椅篮球，并取得了很好的成绩(Joy got into the Under 25s European Championships in 2013)，正是Joy的好成绩激励了Miriam。所以正确答案为B。7What suggestion did the disabl
20、ed sisters give to others?APut your heart into work!BA good beginning is half done!CAll roads lead to Rome.DBelieve in yourself!解析：选D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段Joy和Miriam姐妹的话可知，她们鼓励“年轻人一定要自信”。CAfter having a heavy lunch, when we continue our work in office, we tend to feel drowsy.It may strengthen so much that w
21、e find it difficult to keep our eyes open. At that time, many of us wish we could have a small bed next to our desks where we can take a rest! Sometimes, we even get a sense of guilt for fear that we may commit some mistakes in the work we are doing at that time. Some people may think that there mus
22、t be something wrong with their health.Usually, our lunch consists of heavy foods that make the stomachs full. So, most of the blood is directed toward the stomachs where the digestion is taking place. As a result, the brain receives much less amount of oxygen than it usually gets. This condition gi
23、ves rise to drowsiness which is also accompanied by a sense of tiredness. During digestion of the foods, stomach acids are produced to help with digestion but they also change the pH values of the blood and make it alkaline (碱性的). Generally speaking, the pH values of the blood from 7.357.45 are norm
24、al. This alkalinity of blood can lead to the drowsy feeling. If you observe carefully, you will find that when you eat foods like pasta or bakery products, you tend to feel sleepier. These foods make the sugar levels in the blood higher than normal.Thus wed better make some changes on the foods that
25、 make up our lunch. Avoid potatoes, pasta, desserts and sweets, and eat less. Besides, we should stay away from drinks rich in caffeine, such as coffee. The fact is that it can make you think clearly only for a brief period of time. After that, you will start feeling sleepy all over again. Walking a
26、 few minutes after lunch is the best way to get rid of the drowsiness. This will improve the flow of blood in the body and will limit the blood sugar.语篇解读：文章向我们介绍了午饭后犯困的原因以及避免这一现象的方法。8Why do we sometimes feel guilty after having a heavy lunch?ABecause we cant help worrying about our health.BBecause
27、we may drink lots of our companys coffee.CBecause eating may take up our working time.DBecause we fear we may do something wrong in the work.解析：选D细节理解题。由第一段中的“Sometimes, we even get a sense of guilt for fear that we may commit some mistakes in the work we are doing at that time.”可知，人们担心因为犯困而在工作中犯错，所
28、以有罪恶感。故选D项。9The underlined word “drowsy” in the first paragraph means “_”AnegativeBexcitedCenergetic Dsleepy解析：选D词义猜测题。由画线单词后面的“we find it difficult to keep our eyes open”以及“wish we could have a small bed next to our desks where we can take a rest”可知，此处指午饭后犯困，由此可推测，drowsy意为“困的；昏昏欲睡的”，与sleepy意思相近。10W
29、hats the main idea of the last paragraph?AHow to get rid of our bad eating habits.BHow to improve our health without much effort.CHow to get rid of sleepiness in the afternoon.DHow to keep our blood flowing at a normal speed.解析：选C段落大意题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知，本段主要讲述了如何通过改变午饭结构、饭后散步等方式消除午后疲倦。故选C项。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每
30、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。Facts You Didnt Know About Happy PeopleHere are some facts that happy people have combined into their lives. Take action, and youll see yourself transformed into a happier person._11_Its easy to blame yourself when something goes wrong. However, fo
31、cusing on learning from it will help you turn a mistake into something useful. Consider it an opportunity to grow.They dont worry about unimportant things._12_ Therere cases where anger, disappointment and anxiety are reasonable reactions, but they dont have to be your final reactions. Learning to l
32、et go of the little things you cant control will allow you to focus better on the positive aspects of life.They plan holidays.Even if you cant afford a crosscontinent trip, therere many budgetfriendly (经济实惠的) ways to get out there. Experiencing a new culture or a change in scenery is a great way to
33、bring extra happiness into your life. _13_They say thank you.Saying thank you makes everyones day brighter. During a busy day, take a second to stop and be grateful for small things. It may not come naturally at first. _14_ In fact, therere plenty of opportunities to stop and appreciate little thing
34、s.They give themselves a break.This little trick will help you to be both happier and more productive. Even if you bring your own lunch, step out for a walk. _15_ Youll feel refreshed and energetic after just five minutes.ABad days happen.BThey turn mistakes into lessons.CThey turn a todo list into
35、a game.DStop watching other people live their lives.EIt helps you to create memories that youll never forget.FBut in the long run, it will really increase your happiness.GGet your body moving and take your eyes off your screen.答案：1115BAEFG.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入
36、空白处的最佳选项。My husband Bob is diabetic (患糖尿病的) and has developed many of the complications (并发症) related to his disease._16_ is part of the treatment so we walk every day.One day, we were _17_ on a bench resting before _18_ back home.I suddenly noticed that Bob was _19_.I turned and saw that his eyes w
37、ere closed.He did not respond to my _20_ calls.I tried desperately to dial 911 on my phone but couldnt make it _21_.A young man and woman heard me, stopped and asked if they could _22_. I said, “Yes, please dial 911.” They helped me lay Bob down.The 911 operator asked us to _23_ to see if he was bre
38、athing.He had stopped.At that moment, I turned around and saw another young man _24_.He looked at my _25_ face and said，“I am a doctor; can I help？”It happens that I, too, am a doctor._26_ under such circumstances, my medical training, and my forty years of _27_ as a doctor seemed to count for very
39、little.All I could say was，“Yes.”His name was Dr.Omar Sharif.He had his _28_ on Bobs pulse when Bobs heart stopped beating.He _29_ gave Bob two deep rescue breaths.I could feel the pulses as Dr.Sharif started chest compressions (胸部按压) at 100 per minute.He _30_ until the ambulance arrived.The first r
40、esponders immediately gave Bob oxygen and restarted his _31_.I was in an ambulance before I _32_ that I didnt know anyone who had helped.It was cold.The young woman who gave Bob her _33_ stood there without it.Dr. Sharif did compressions for the _34_ time.He didnt stop.Heroes, everyone！How could I _
41、35_ them all?语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者的丈夫在路边发病时陌生人积极相助的感人故事。16A.DietBExerciseCMedicine DOperation解析：选B根据下文中的“so we walk every day”可知，“锻炼 (Exercise)”是治疗的一部分。17A.sittingBeatingCplaying Dsleeping解析：选A根据下文中的“on a bench resting”和“They helped me lay Bob down”可知，我们“坐 (sitting)”在长凳上休息。18A.drivingBridingCflying Dw
42、alking解析：选D根据上文中的“we walk every day”可知，我们应该是“步行 (walking)” 回家。19A.tiredBsilentCimpatient Dworried解析：选B根据下文中的“He did not respond”可知，“我”突然发现丈夫“不说话 (silent)”了。20A.wildBbriefCformal Dpersonal解析：选A根据下文中的“I tried desperately to dial 911”可知，“我”应该是“狂乱地 (wild)”喊着丈夫的名字。21A.restBstopCwork Dmove解析：选C根据下文中的“I sa
43、id，Yes, please dial 911.”可知，“我”用自己的手机打电话，但是没有“成功(work)”。22A.lookBhelpCanswer Dfollow解析：选B根据下文中的“They helped me lay Bob down”可知，这两个年轻人是问“我”是否需要“帮忙(help)”。23A.hideBwaitCcheck Dcount解析：选C根据下文中的“to see if he was breathing”可知，911的接线员让我们“检查(check)”一下，看看鲍勃是否还有呼吸。24A.coming upBstanding backCrunning out Dfal
44、ling down解析：选A根据下文中的“He looked at my _ face and said，I am a doctor; can I help？”可知，另外一个年轻人“走过来(coming up)”。25A.shyBdirtyCpale Dangry解析：选C根据上文中的“The 911 operator asked us to _ to see if he was breathing.He had stopped”可知，“我”当时的脸色应该是“苍白的 (pale)”。26A.IfBSoCAnd DBut解析：选D“I, too, am a doctor”和“my forty y
45、ears of _ as a doctor seemed to count for very little”之间是转折关系，故此处填But。27A.potentialBexperienceCeducation Dimagination解析：选B结合上文中的“my forty years”和下文中的“as a doctor”可知，“我”有四十年的从医“经验 (experience)”。28A.armsBheadCfeet Dfingers解析：选D根据下文中的“on Bobs pulse”可知，这名医生应该是把“手指 (fingers)”搭在鲍勃的脉搏上。29A.usuallyBsuddenly
46、Cparticularly Dimmediately解析：选D根据上文中的“Bobs heart stopped beating”可知，医生“立刻 (immediately)”给鲍勃做人工呼吸。30A.continuedBpreparedCremembered Dpretended解析：选A根据下文中的“until the ambulance arrived”可知，医生“继续 (continued)”给鲍勃做胸部按压，直到救护车到了。31A.heartBcareerCmachine Dtravel解析：选A根据上文中的“The first responders immediately gave
47、 Bob oxygen”可知，鲍勃的“心脏 (heart)”又开始跳动了。32A.repliedBrealizedCpredicted Dregretted解析：选B“我”上了救护车之后才“意识到(realized)”那些帮忙的人“我”都不认识。33A.bagBkeyCcoat Dphone解析：选C根据上文中的“It was cold”可知，那名年轻的女子应该是把“外套 (coat)”给了鲍勃。34A.freeBnextCentire Dextra解析：选C根据下文中的“He didnt stop”可知，“整个 (entire)”那段时间，医生都在给鲍勃做胸部按压。35A.comfortBr
48、efuseCignore Dthank解析：选D根据上文中的“I didnt know anyone who had helped”和“Heroes, everyone”可知，作者不知道该如何“感谢 (thank)”那些帮助他们的无名英雄。非选择题部分.语法填空(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。When Dad told me I was going to take a scuba diver training course, I was really excited. I thought Id be like t
49、hose people on TV, _36_ (play) with fish.In the pool, Rob, my instructor, demanded that we do what he did. One of the drills _37_(be) to take our masks off at the bottom of the deep end, replace them, _38_ clear them of water. I wasnt doing that because I couldnt open my eyes underwater or keep wate
50、r out of my nose. I _39_(terrify) and made excuse after excuse about _40_ I couldnt do it. Rob walked over and said, “Alaya, you dont have to do this if you dont want to. Nobody is forcing you.” Though I said I wasnt going to do it, my _41_(foot) carried me toward the pool.With my eyes tightly _42_(
51、close), I dived in and made my way to _43_other end. The water felt unnatural against my face. I _44_(quick) threw on my mask and started clearing it of water. Rob gave me thumbs up. I learned a big lesson: there is nothing to fear but fear _45_(it)答案：36.playing37.was38.and39.was terrified40.why41.f
52、eet42.closed43.the44.quickly45itself.应用文写作(满分15分)假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom近日写信给你，想了解中国高中生的体育锻炼情况。请给Tom写一封回信，内容包括：1中国高中生参加体育运动的现状；2分析该现状出现的原因；3你自己的感想。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头语和结束语已为你写好，但不计入总词数。Dear Tom，Glad to receive your letter. And Im writing to tell you something about Chinese high school students
53、 physical exercise. Yours，Li Hua 参考范文：Dear Tom, Glad to receive your letter. And Im writing to tell you something about Chinese high school students physical exercise.With the increasing pressure from the national college entrance exam, more and more students have to sacrifice the time for sports to
54、 prepare for the exam, which is so important for their future development. They only have one PE. class a week, obviously not enough. Actually, most of the students are eager to take part in sports, but they are so occupied with their study.In my view, although it is important for them to have a bet
55、ter performance in the exam, health is equally important. Without a strong body, we would achieve nothing in our life. I hope all students can reorganize their timetable and try to build up their body.Yours，Li Hua.概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。As most children return to school, many rich fami
56、lies are choosing to pull their children out of the mainstream education system altogether in favor of having a tutor at home. “Around 50 percent of the inquiries were getting at the moment are for longterm, daily home tutoring，” Steve Spriggs, managing director of Londonbased private tutoring servi
57、ce. And, he adds, the trend has grown from families asking for personal tutors to copy the classroom environment in their own homes. “Many families that were making the inquiries for fulltime home tutors，” Spriggs said, “were either travelling so frequently that sending their children to one school
58、was impractical and others did not want their children to go into boarding school.”Home tutoring is nothing new, and many tuition firms also offer extra tutoring services to families wanting their children to have a little extra help learning ahead of entrance exams at competitive private schools in
59、 the UK., such as Harrow, St. Pauls or Eton.“We always make it clear to parents that we will only offer fulltime home schooling for a year though，” Spriggs explained. “Any more than a year and children start to lose out on what a school environment can give them, such as social skills and that vital
60、 interaction they need although we try to reduce that anyway in our home tutoring with sports clubs of museum trips as part of the teaching program.”Spriggs said that the costs of hiring a fulltime tutor would be more that the fees of a top boarding school, which usually charge around $54,400 a year
61、. Some families employ two fulltime tutors, one to cover humanities (人文学科) and the other to cover science and maths. Devising an educational plan for youngsters in these situations is not a quick process, however, Spriggs said, with a tutor being matched to the child to ensure they are compatible (兼
62、容的) 参考范文：Home tutoring isnt rare in society. Some rich families choose fulltime tutors because of frequent travelling or because they dont want their children to go into boarding school. (要点一) Meanwhile, to perform better in entrance exams, some children need extra tutoring services. (要点二) Some tuition firms add some activities to improve the social skills of the children. (要点三) Although the costs of home tutoring are high, some families still employ two fulltime tutors to ensure their children can gain balanced development. (要点四)
