1、Test 15Earthquakes are _1_；thousands of them happen each day.But most are too weak to feel.During a _2_ earthquake，there is often a great noise first.Then the earth _3_ terribly；many houses _4_ down.Railway tracks break and trains go _5_ lines；a great many factories are _6_；thousands of deaths are c
2、aused，and many more lose homes._7_ the great damage and deaths caused by the earthquake _8_，other disasters such as fires often _9_.More buildings are destroyed and more _10_ are caused.It is well known of the _11_ of a possible earthquake，and for centuries man has been making researches on earthqua
3、kes.More than 2,000 years ago，_12_，a Chinese scientist named Zhang Heng _13_ a machine which could find out from which _14_ the seismic (地震的) waves had come，and this machine is still _15_ by scientists today.Now we know much more about earthquakes and _16_ they happen，but we still cannot _17_ exactl
4、y when and where an earthquake will happen，and cannot _18_ it from happening.So earthquakes are among the _19_ disasters in the world.No one can stop natural earthquakes._20_，scientists can help stop earthquakes destroying whole cities and causing too many deaths.1A.commonBunusualCstrangeDfamiliar2A
5、.realBweakCbigDsmall3A.movesBshakesCjumpsDbreaks4A.getBputCsetDfall5A.offBonCintoDbehind6A.burstBhurtCdestroyedDburied7A.ExceptBBesidesCInsteadDBecause of8A.lonelyBlaterCthemselvesDitself9A.followBcopyCcomeDenter10A.quakesBdeathsCdifficultiesDresults11A.informationBquestionsCdangersDshock12A.as a re
6、sultBin factCfor exampleDas well13A.inventedBdiscoveredCfoundDoperated14A.countryBdirectionsCwaysDcity15A.importedBrepairedCprotectedDused16A.whereBwhenCwhatDwhy17A.speakBtellCtalkDpoint18A.makeBprepareCstopDlet19A.worstBbestCmostDfast20A.HoweverBButCAndDSoThe influence of America is increasing in m
7、y country.Spanish people drink Coca Cola，wear blue jeans，watch Hollywood movies，listen to American music，and eat fast food，and they do these things every day.I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people are often influenced by what they see in the movies.Most
8、 of the programs and documentaries (纪录片) we watch on TV are from America，and most of the movies we go to see are made in Hollywood.In the last few years，the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies.Now，in our cinemas，at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain
9、or from other countries in Europe.American culture is a part of Spanish life now.Its certain that many things from America are as much a part of peoples lives as Spanish things.For example，Coca Cola is as familiar to everybody as any typical Spanish product.Ive known about Coca Cola for my whole lif
10、e.However，its different with Western fast food.For example，I dont think McDonalds is as successful in Spain as it is in other countries.In my opinion，one of the reasons may be the lifestyle of the Spanish people.The Spanish people normally eat at home.On the other hand，maybe McDonalds hamburgers wil
11、l eventually replace the famous Spanish tapas.Its true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonalds，and it is more popular among the Spanish children than among the adults.In any case，its obvious that American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.1From the first pa
12、ragraph we can know that _.Athe influence of America on Spain can be found everywhereBmost Spanish people dont like to listen to their own musicCfast food spreads from Spain to the United StatesDsome Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills2What plays an important part in the spre
13、ading of American culture in Spain?AAmerican novels.BHollywood movies.CMcDonalds.DAmerican music.3Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?ATo protect foreign culture in Spain.BTo earn more money from Spanish films.CTo limit the number of foreign movies.DTo unite the Europe
14、an Community.4Why does the author think that McDonalds is not as successful as it is in other countries?AIts fast food contains too much fat.BHe thinks it is unhealthy.CSpanish people seldom eat out.DSpanish adults dont like its fast food.5What do you think Spanish tapas might be?AThe name of a drin
15、k.BThe name of a restaurant.CA clothing brand.DA certain kind of food.1But most are too weak to feel.(完形填空第一段第二句)但是大部分(地震)太弱了以至于人们感觉不到。(1)He is far too young to go on his own.他年纪太小，不能独自一人去。(2)You cannot praise the play too highly.这出戏你无论怎么称赞都不过分。(3)Im too glad to meet gou.我很高兴见到你。2I think that Americ
16、an movies are a good way to spread American culture.(阅读理解第二段第一句)我认为美国电影是传播美国文化的一种好方式(1)Man is trying to find ways to stop pollution.人类正努力寻找消除污染的方法。(2)Theres only one way of doing this properly.做这件事只有一种正确的方法。(3)I dont like the way (that/in which) you laugh at her.我不喜欢你那样嘲笑她。3In any case，its obvious t
17、hat American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.(阅读理解最后一句)无论什么情形下，很明显美国文化变得越来越成为我们每天生活的一部分。(1)In any case，do your best.无论如何要尽力而为。(2)Take an umbrella in case it rains/in case of rain.带把雨伞以防下雨。(3)In no case should you leave your post.在任何情况下你都不应该离开岗位。(4)Even in that case，yo
18、u should give us an explanation.即便那样，你也应当向我们解释一下。答案.1.Acommon常见的，因为每天都有数以千计的地震发生，所以地震是很常见的自然现象。2C大地震时，才会有大的响动。3Bshake震动，地震时，地面在震动。4Dfall down倒塌。5Ago off lines(火车)出轨。6C许多工厂被毁。7Bbesides除之外还8Ditself本身，作earthquake的同位语。9Afollow跟着发生；接着。10B由上文“.and deaths caused by the earthquake itself.”而知。11C地震的危险众所周知。12
19、C举例说明上文中“.for centuries man has been making researches on earthquakes.”13A张衡发明了一种仪器，名叫“地动仪”。14Bdirections方向，地动仪可以测出震波的方向。15D如今的科学家仍然在使用这种仪器。16D我们现在对地震和为什么会发地震有了更多的了解。17Btell知道，通常与can，be able to连用，较常用于否定句、疑问句中。18Cstop.from.阻止。19Aworst最厉害的。地震是世界上最厉害的灾害之一。20A虽然没有人能阻止地震的发生，但是科学家可以帮助阻止地震毁掉整个城市和造成太多的死亡。however为副词，其后常用逗号与其后的部分隔开。.1.A细节理解题。从第一段看，美国文化已经影响到西班牙的衣、食、住、行各个方面，所以选A。2B细节理解题。根据第二段“I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture.”可知，美国电影所起的作用是重要的。3C细节理解题。政府规定电影院内必须播放至少20%的西班牙或欧洲其他国家的电影，其目的就是限制外国电影播出的数量。4C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知C项正确。5D推理判断题。根据上文的McDonalds hamburgers判断，它是一种食物。