1、Module 4 单元质量检测（四）(时间：100分钟满分：120分)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。A“Hey, how are you doing? Im Courtney. What grade are you in? Whats your favorite book? Elephant and Piggy? Yeah, I got it.”If you thought youd walked into a library with a greeting like that, you woul
2、dnt be too far off. In fact, youve entered the workplace of Courtney Holmes, the Storybook Barber.Two years ago, Dubuque, Iowa, held its first yearly Back to School Bash, offering needy families an opportunity to learn about free resources in the community (社区). Holmes agreed to participate. Saturda
3、y was his busiest haircutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to underprivileged kids so theyd look sharp on that first day of classes. But then he had a lightbulb moment (突然醒悟的一瞬)：“The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me.” Holmes said.The i
4、dea was so popular that he continued it for the next two years. Five to tenyearold boys would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes cut their hair. If they stuttered (结结巴巴地说) over a word, Holmes was there to help.After the haircut, theyd review the book, fro
5、m the characters and vocabulary to the themes just like in school, only more fun.Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the free snipandreads.“There was this sevenyearold Bob, who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didnt have a stutter，” said Holmes. He had the boy take t
6、he book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He read it with no problems. That inspires (鼓舞) me.”Holmes and his family have recently moved from Dubuque to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to continue his role as the Storybook Barber. “The way the world is t
7、oday with guns and violence，” he says, “its a safe haven (避风港) for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.”语篇解读：美国爱荷华州迪比克市的一名理发师为那些给他阅读故事的孩子们提供免费理发服务。1What does the underlined word “underprivileged” in Paragraph 3 mean?AUnruly.BPoor.CIntelligent.DUnusual.解析：选B词义猜测题。由画线词前的“. offering need
8、y families an opportunity to learn about free resources”和“donate his time and give free haircuts”可知，Holmes选择给贫困的儿童免费理发。由此可推断，underprivileged意为“贫困的，贫穷的”。2What can we infer about Holmes from the last paragraph?AHe showed great concern for kids.BHe faced serious money problems.CHe had an excellent sens
9、e of humor.DHe built a shelter for homeless kids.解析：选A推理判断题。由最后一段中的“The way the world is today with guns and violence”和“its a safe haven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books”可知，Holmes特别关爱孩子们。3What is the best title for the text?AGreat minds inspire great deedsBA new way to make rea
10、ding funCAn unusual library in Dubuque, IowaDBarber gets kids reading with free haircuts解析：选D标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了美国爱荷华州迪比克市的一名理发师为那些给他阅读故事的孩子们提供免费理发服务的故事，D项作标题能概括文章主旨。BI got a piano when I was 26 years old.I had been longing to play the piano since I was a little girl. My grandmother had a piano in
11、her house.But she gave it away to my aunt when I was still little. After I got married, someone offered a piano to us for D|S280.We bought it immediately, even though it meant that we had to live off our food storage for a couple of months.Paying a teacher was out of the question, so I set out to te
12、ach myself the piano.First, I set out to learn to read music.I got any music I could find and played songs by looking at notes.The problem was that I couldnt play any piece of music if I didnt look at notes.I had always thought that playing the piano by ear was reserved for a few select pianists who
13、 were born with the gift.However, what a pianist told me changed my opinion.One day, I went to a concert.Luckily，after the concert, I could talk with the pianist for a while.He told me that everyone could play the piano by ear if he or she tried hard enough.He meant that to learn to play the piano b
14、y ear, I would have to practice it.So I started playing jingles (短曲) from advertisements.Before long, I was able to pick out simple tunes of songs that were very familiar to me, and even to add accompaniments (伴奏)When I started practicing playing by ear, I also realized that my sight of reading skil
15、ls improved greatly.Its because rather than reading every note, I was able to put my fingers where they should be according to the feel of the music.Remember，you can learn to play the piano by ear, too.语篇解读：作者讲述了她学习弹钢琴的经历。4After the author got married, she_.Abought a new pianoBlived a very rich life
16、Cstill longed to play the pianoDhad no time for her hobbies解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段的最后一句可推断，作者结婚后仍然想学习弹钢琴。5What was the problem when the author played the piano at the beginning?AShe had a very poor memory.BShe couldnt read music well.CShe couldnt find much music to play.DShe couldnt play music without note
17、s.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句可知，作者所面临的问题是没有乐谱就不会弹钢琴。6How does the author usually play the piano now?ABy looking at notes carefully.BBy looking at notes and remembering them.CBy playing the piano without looking at every note.DBy playing the piano without adding accompaniments.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第四段的最后一句可知，作者现在弹
18、钢琴时不用完全对着乐谱了。CThe term “laughing stock” refers to a person, thing or situation that is ridiculed. Although the exact origin of this term is unknown, its believed to have been derived from (起源于) the stocks in which criminals were placed to be subjected to public ridicule.During the time this phrase w
19、as first seen in print, one of the preferred methods of punishment for less serious crime was putting individuals in stocks. Stocks were wooden structures that would hold a person immobile for long periods of time, usually by securing the persons head and hands in the holes cut between two boards th
20、at were mounted on a pole. The physical aspect of being held in stocks caused pain, and they were commonly placed in public areas so passersby could ridicule those who were being punished. It was common for people who were in stocks to be hit with mud, rotten foods and even animal excrement (粪便) tha
21、t was thrown by the passersby. This could have led to the use of “laughing stock” in old English sayings.Another theory behind the phrase is a more literal interpretation (字面解释). The word “stock” can mean a block of wood that provides support. A stock also can be the butt end (根端) of a structure or
22、tool, such as a gun. When a person or an action becomes the base of a joke, it can be said they are the butt of the joke, or the “laughing stock”The term is often used in modern times. If an idea can be laughed at, the idea can be the “laughing stock”. This term is seen in print media and heard on r
23、adio and television, and it has found a way into most dictionaries and other reference books that list common expressions.Although the term might be derived from the public humiliation (羞辱) of actual criminals, the act of putting people in stocks is sometimes done in modern times for fun and public
24、benefit. For example, at some fundraising events or carnivals, a volunteer or willing worker might be placed in stocks, and other people can pay for the special right of throwing water balloons, cream pies or other soft, wet things at the face of the person in the stocks. This is done to raise money
25、 and draw laughter, making the person in the stocks a true “laughing stock”语篇解读：本文主要介绍了“笑柄”这一词的来源及意义。7In old times, stocks were used _.Ato attract passersbyBto punish criminalsCin public ceremoniesDfor entertainment purposes解析：选B细节理解题。由第二段中的“one of the preferred methods of punishment for less seriou
26、s crime was putting individuals in stocks”可知，从前手足枷是用作刑具，用来惩罚罪犯的。8If we say a person is a “laughing stock”， he is _.Asilly BstrangeCguiltyDcareless解析：选A推理判断题。由第一段中的“The term laughing stock refers to a person, thing or situation that is ridiculed”以及第三段中的“When a person . becomes the base of a joke . th
27、e laughing stock”可知，“笑柄”指的是被人嘲笑的人或事，由此可知，如果一个人被称为“笑柄”，那他一定是做了可笑的事情。9What do we learn about the term “laughing stock” in Paragraph 4?AIt developed very fast.BIt refers to a funny idea.CIt is widely used and accepted.DIt has different meanings now.解析：选C推理判断题。由第四段中的“This term is seen in print media . m
28、ost dictionaries and other reference books that list common expressions”可知，在现代，“笑柄”这一词已被广泛使用，并且被列入字典和参考书中。10What is the aim of putting people in stocks in modern times?ATo humiliate them.BTo enrich peoples experiences.CTo explain what a laughing stock is.DTo collect money and bring pleasure.解析：选D细节理
29、解题。由最后一段中的“for fun and public benefit”和“This is done to raise money and draw laughter”可知，这样做是为了募捐，以及给人们带来欢笑。.阅读七选五(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。One of the biggest causes of problems in a couples relationships is differences in communication about money issues. _11_ Howev
30、er, it surely can tear it apart sometimes. This article will help you learn how to talk about money, and learn how to align (使一致) your financial (财务的) goals.First, sit down and talk about the house, cars, nice clothes, and computers, etc. Then see if you can come up with things in common. If you wan
31、t different things, you should consider the other persons desires. _12_ You need to look for a winwin solution or compromise so that you can both be happy.During the financial talks, its important to stay calm. _13_ For example, try not to feel like youre under attack if the other person talks about
32、 your goals or habits. Remember that this is just a discussion about how the two of you are going to meet your goals.Once youre able to come up with common financial goals, you will need a plan to get you there. For example, create a spending plan for each month, and see if you can adjust it to meet
33、 that monthly goal. _14_ Thus, you probably find you can achieve the balance between your spending and your earning in the end._15_ In order to put your financial plan into action, youll need to figure out how youre going to pay your bills, pay debts, deposit (存储) your savings, and so forth. Someone
34、 will have to take responsibility for each part of the system (Its better if youre both involved)AMoney cant buy you love.BDecide who will be managing your finances.CThats because relationships arent onesided.DDont get hurt or angry over any of the issues.EOr you might discover that your goals arent
35、 realistic.FOften financial issues are tied up in all kinds of emotional issues.GYou might need to cut back on some things or earn extra income.语篇解读：当在生活中牵扯到钱的一系列问题时，夫妻之间应该怎样以智慧来应对呢？11解析：选AA项与后一句“However, it surely can tear it apart sometimes.”形成转折关系。12解析：选C该项与前一句形成因果关系，与后一句形成顺承关系：“你应该考虑一下另一方的愿望，因为夫
36、妻的关系不是单方的，你应该寻求共赢以让彼此都开心。”13解析：选D空格后的“For example, try not to feel like youre .”是D项的一个例子。14解析：选G该项所表达的内容“开源节流”，是“. meet that monthly goal”的一个途径；“you probably find you can achieve the balance .”是“开源节流”所带来的一个结果。15解析：选B该项概括全段主旨：确定由谁来管理家庭开支。.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，选出可以填入空白
37、处的最佳选项。Beyonce Giselle Knowles was born in Texas in 1981.She _16_ singing and dancing and quickly developed the _17_that would make her an international superstar. Her talents were _18_ by her dance teacher _19_she was a church choir soloist.She took Beyonce to local talent competitions，_20_ she won
38、 no fewer than 30 of them.Beyonce decided to form a singing _21_.She asked her best friend LaTavia Roberson to _22_ her.She also invited along a cousin and a friend and together they _23_a quartet (四重唱组) called “Destinys Child”Beyonces father saw their potential and _24_ his wellpaid job to become t
39、he groups manager.They shot to fame as the most _25_ female group of all time._26_ was touch and go (草率行事)at the beginning _27_ or not her fathers financial risk would _28_.In 1997, they signed with Columbia Records and _29_ debut (首次) single, Killing Time, was the soundtrack _30_ the film The Men I
40、n Black.They recorded _31_and won dozens of awards.Beyonce went solo in 2000 and her _32_ continued to take off.Knowles won five awards at the 2004 Grammy Awards and a BRIT Award for International Female Solo _33_.She has recorded with the biggest names in _34_.Her career also went off in different
41、_35_ .She became the first singer ever to model for Sports Illustrated magazine and appeared in many movies.In April 2008，she married her longtime sweetheart, rapper JayZ.语篇解读：本文介绍了歌星Beyonce Giselle Knowles成长和成功的经历。16A.grew up Bcheered upCgave upDgot up解析：选A根据前句中的“was born .”和后句中的“make her an intern
42、ational superstar”可知此处是描述她成长过程中的经历，所以grow up“成长”，符合语境。17A.questions BquantitiesCqualitiesDquotes解析：选C根据上文的“singing and dancing”和下文的“talents”可知她形成了成为国际超级明星的特质，所以quality“品质，特性”符合句意。18A.discouraged BdiscoveredCcreatedDconcealed解析：选B根据下文“She took Beyonce to local talent competitions.”可知她的舞蹈老师发现了她的天赋，所以d
43、iscover“发现”符合句意。19A.because BthoughCbeforeDwhile解析：选D根据句意可知当她是教堂唱诗班的一名独唱者时，她的舞蹈老师发现了她的天赋。while“在期间；当的时候”符合句意。20A.where BwhichCwhenDwherever解析：选A根据句意可知该连词引导定语从句，修饰competitions，且在定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where。21A.group BschoolCconcertDclub解析：选A根据下文的“a quartet calledDestinys Child”和“the groups manager”可知答案为A
44、。group“组合”符合句意。22A.teach BjoinChelpDinvite解析：选B根据下文的“She also invited along a cousin and a friend and together they.”可知碧昂丝邀请她最好的朋友和她一起组成音乐组合，所以join“加入；同(某人)一起”符合句意。23A.copied BdismissedCvisitedDformed解析：选D根据上文“Beyonce decided to form a singing.”可知她们组成了一个四重唱组，所以form“形成”符合句意。24A.got BcreatedCquitDcont
45、inued解析：选C根据“to become the groups manager”可知碧昂丝的父亲辞去收入颇丰的工作，做这个演唱组合的经纪人，所以quit“辞去”符合句意。25A.successful BbeautifulCintelligentDpowerful解析：选A根据上文“shot to fame”可知她们这个组合是非常成功的，successful“成功的”符合句意。26A.This BItCThatDOne解析：选B从句式结构可知这里缺少形式主语it, 真正的主语是后面的主语从句。27A.if BwhereCwhetherDwhen解析：选Cwhether引导名词性从句时，常和o
46、r not搭配使用。28A.pay off Bput offCset offDtake off解析：选A根据句意和上文“.his wellpaid job to become the groups manager”可知在开始时她父亲的这种金融冒险会不会成功，还不确定。pay off“取得成功”符合句意，主语往往是“付出，投资”；而take off 的主语往往是“事业，生意”。29A.its BhisCherDtheir解析：选D根据上下文可知说的是她们这个组合的第一首单曲，所以与之相对应的形容词性物主代词应为their。30A.with BtoCfromDby解析：选Bthe soundtra
47、ck to the film“电影的配乐”。31A.little by little Bday by dayChit after hitDall in all解析：选C根据下文“won dozens of awards”可知她们录制了一首接一首的风行一时的歌曲，所以hit after hit“一个又一个的风行一时的(歌曲等)”，符合题意。32A.career BcareCconcernDpioneer解析：选A根据上文可知碧昂丝在2000年表演独唱，她的事业继续腾飞。career“职业；生涯”符合句意。33A.Painter BArtistCDirectorDAthlete解析：选B根据上文提
48、到碧昂丝是个著名的歌星，所以她赢得了全英音乐国际女声独唱艺术家奖。artist“艺术家”符合句意。34A.science BpaintingCmusicDpoetry解析：选C文中多次出现与音乐(music)相关的词汇。35A.speeds BstylesCwaysDdirections解析：选D根据下文可知碧昂丝成为第一个体育画报的模特，同时在许多电影中扮演角色，所以她尝试过不同的工作。direction“方向”符合句意。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。Here is a story ab
49、out a wise man. One day, the wise man was on his way to teach a village that was very _36_ (interest) in his ideas. Each person in the village had made great preparations, thinking about _37_ questions he or she might ask the wise man.The wise man finally arrived and was taken into a large room _38_
50、 people gathered to ask their questions. There were great expectation and _39_ (excite) all around.The wise man walked around the room, _40_ (sing) a sweet and soft song. One by one, people _41_ (take) up the song. Soon everyone was singing along with the wise man. As people became comfortable with
51、his song, the wise man started to dance _42_ the sweet and soft music. He danced everywhere in the room, and one by one, people danced with him. Soon everyone in the whole village was dancing _43_ (wild) together.Later in the night, the wise man gradually slowed the dance and eventually brought it t
52、o _44_ stop. He looked into everyones eyes and said gently, “I trust that I _45_ (answer) all of your questions.”语篇解读：一个智者到一个村庄讲课，他没有回答村民的任何问题，而是带着村民唱歌跳舞。36interestedbe interested in .“对感兴趣”，是固定搭配。37whatwhat引导宾语从句并在宾语从句中作ask的宾语。38where先行词为room，定语从句中缺少地点状语，故用where引导。39excitementand连接两个并列的主语，expectati
53、on是名词形式，因此此空也用名词形式。excitement在此表示抽象意义的“激动，兴奋”。40singingThe wise man和sing之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，因此用现在分词短语作状语。41took这里是讲过去发生的事情，因此用一般过去时。42todance to music“随着音乐起舞”，是固定搭配。43wildly修饰动词应用副词，故填wildly。44abring . to a stop“把停下来”是固定搭配。45have answered根据语境可知，此处应用现在完成时表示说话之前已经完成的动作，而且这个动作的结果对现在的情况仍有影响。.写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：应用
54、文写作(满分15分)假定你是某中学高二学生李华，请你以“I want to be a musician”为题写一篇英语短文向你们的校报英文栏目投稿。内容包括：1自幼喜欢听音乐、弹奏乐器，梦想成为音乐家；2说明听音乐的好处(如使人放松、振奋、有益身心健康等)；3通过演奏音乐给人们带来快乐。注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。I want to be a musician 参考范文：I want to be a musicianIve enjoyed listening to music and playing musical instruments very much sin
55、ce my childhood and I want to be a musician when I grow up.One of my dreams is to play wonderful music for people.As we know, listening to music can help us in different ways, for example, light music can make us relaxed and fall asleep quickly.Not only will music cheer us up, but it will also impro
56、ve our physical and mental health if we often listen to music.In a word, if I become a musician in the future, I will make every effort to play good music in order to bring happiness to people and make their lives more colourful.第二节：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。For most of us, social media,
57、like Twitter and Facebook, is a part of our everyday lives at work, home or both. But a lot of people are still figuring out when to use it and how. This is especially true in high school, where many teachers are unsure of how it fits in the classroom.Dan Krutka, a high school teacher, is an advocat
58、e for using social media in the classroom, and is an enthusiastic user of Twitter himself. Krutka says its a great way to communicate with his students during nonclass hours. “You can continue to learn together outside the classroom，” says Krutka. “So when students are posting on Twitter say they po
59、st something inaccurately or they make a really good point I can go ahead and respond to them before class.”Krutka says tweeting with his students isnt just about convenience, its a lesson. He says students need to learn how to use social media properly. “People use social media irresponsibly and sc
60、hool should be a place where were talking about that and how to use it responsibly，” he says. “As a teacher, I think part of my job is to help students understand how best to make use of it as thoughtful learners.”But Krutka is among the few educators who feel this way. Many schools, including those
61、 in Western Massachusetts, are still struggling with whether or not Twitter or Facebook should be used as teaching tools. Many teachers believe that social media in general can easily distract students. Sean Kavanagh, a ninth grade world history teacher, tried using twitter in class, but was distrac
62、ted by all of the nonclass related “noise”Besides, it seems that some students dont feel this way either. Ray Lynn is in Kavanaghs history class. “Id rather keep my school and my personal social media life a little more separate，” she says. “Id rather not have my teacher on my Twitter or Facebook.”
63、参考范文：Social media is popular, but opinions on using it in classes are divided. (要点1) Dan Krutka, a high school teacher, supports the use of social media, (要点2) saying it is not only convenient for communication but also important to teach them to be responsible users. (要点3) However, the majority believe it a great distraction to students in class. (要点4) Interestingly, some students dont like the idea either. (要点5)
