1、模块综合测评 (满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟) 第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival Where: Becket, Massachusetts When: Jun. 15Aug. 24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than
2、50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) in this season include the Dance Theater of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys The Lark Ascending, which opens the festival. Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. Moab Music Festival Where: Moab, Utah When: Aug. 29Sept. 9 Th
3、is area is better known for mountain biking than music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the C
4、olorado River to performances. Events start at $25. Cheyenne Frontier Days Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming When: July 1928 There is something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village and Old West museum” to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with
5、cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money on the worlds largest outdoor stage. Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. The Glimmerglass Festival Where: Cooperstown, New York When: July 6Aug. 24 Each summer, opera lovers from around the country travel to upstate New York to
6、 watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This years performances include Wagners The Flying Dutchman and Verdis King for a Day, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers(作曲 家). Tickets start at $26. 1.If you are interested in dance performances, which
7、date suits you best? A.June 6. B.June 28. C.August 29. D.September 9. 2.Where can you watch a competition and enjoy concerts? A.Becket, Massachusetts. B.Moab, Utah. C.Cheyenne, Wyoming. D.Cooperstown, New York. 3.If you are a big fan of Wagner, which one should you choose? A.Jacobs Pillow Dance Fest
8、ival. B.The Glimmerglass Festival. C.Cheyenne Frontier Days. D.Moab Music Festival. B That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still lear
9、ning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me. As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt ver
10、y small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and keep away from any possible robbers(抢劫犯). Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets. About a block away from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone
11、with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk. Su
12、ddenly I wasnt cold or tired any more. I ran out of the door and backed to where Id heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found. Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) pull up to the sidewalk ne
13、xt to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what youre looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape. It was nearl
14、y 3 a.m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldnt get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city wouldnt be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other. 4.How did the writer feel when she was walking h
15、ome after work? A.Cold and sick. B.Lucky and hopeful. C.Satisfied and cheerful. D.Disappointed and helpless. 5.On her way home the writer . A.lost her wallet unknowingly B.was stopped by a garbage truck driver C.was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knife D.found some homeless people following he
16、r 6.In the fifth paragraph, why did the writer say she was dreaming? A.Someone offered to take her back home. B.A red-haired man came to see her. C.She heard someone call her name. D.Her wallet was found in a garbage truck. 7.From the text, we can infer that the writer . A.would stop working at nigh
17、t B.would stay on in San Francisco C.would make friends with cleaners D.would give up her job at the bank C Chinese cuisine(烹饪)is widely known and enjoyed all around the world. Who doesnt long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost u
18、nheard of in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the Eastthe ancient custom of “tonic(滋补品) food”. Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve ones well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil (芝麻油) hot pot
19、 every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach, are seen as being “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radish,
20、are seen as being “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared, what it is prepared with, and the individuals health. The custom of employing tonic foo
21、d for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry (枸杞子), can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modes
22、t pick-me-up. So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pigs brain soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic food you were looking for. 8.What is the present situation of tonic
23、food? A.It is catching less attention. B.It is enjoyed by many young people. C.It is well known worldwide. D.It is becoming increasingly popular. 9.What is believed to benefit new mothers? A.Chinese cabbage. B.Fruit tea. C.Sesame oil hot pot. D.Pigs brain soup. 10.Which of the following best explain
24、s “catering” underlined in Paragraph 3? A.Medicine. B.Restaurant. C.Education. D.Fashion. 11.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Charm of Chinese Cuisine B.The Popularity of Tonic Food C.An Introduction to Chinese Tonic Food D.Differences Between Hot Food and Cold Food D Strangers Under
25、 the Same Roof Does every dinner with your parents seem to turn into an argument? Have your once warm and open conversations become cold and guarded? Do you feel that you just cannot see eye to eye with them on anything? You are not alone. Heated arguments and cold silences are common between teenag
26、ers and their parents. Teenagers physical changes may result in such family tensions. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate from your friends, shooting up in height or getting left far behind. You might worry about your changing voice, weight problems or spots(粉刺). When it
27、 all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your anger. It can be a big headache to balance your developing mental needs too. You enter a strange middle groundno longer a small child but not quite an adult. You have both a new desire for independence and a continued need for your
28、 parents love and support. You feel ready to be more responsible and make decisions on your own. Unfortunately, your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel unhappy. “Why cant they just let me go?” you may wonder. On the other hand, when you are struggling to control your feelings, you w
29、ish they could be more caring and patientsometimes they forget that growing up is a rough ride. It can be difficult when your parents treat you like a child but expect you to act like an adult. All of this can lead to a breakdown in your relationship. Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get
30、 along as a family, you can take action to improve the situation. The key to keeping the peace is regular and honest communication. When you disagree with your parents,take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from their point of view. Perhaps they have experienced something sim
31、ilar and do not want you to go through the same pain. After you have thought it through, explain your actions and feelings calmly, listen carefully,and address their concerns. Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their contro
32、l. Just remember that it is completely a common thing to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create, and that you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this stormy period will not last. Everything will turn out all right in the end, an
33、d the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for adulthood. 12.The first paragraph is mainly introducing . A.the importance of close family relationships B.the quarrels between teenagers and their parents C.the wall of trust between parents and their teenagers D.the common con
34、versations between parents and children 13.What mainly causes the teenager family tensions according to the author? A.Their parents attitude towards them. B.Parents strict control over their teenagers. C.Parents expectations of their childrens development. D.Teenagers physical changes and their ment
35、al needs. 14.What would the author agree according to the passage? A.Parents should let go of the control over their teenagers. B.Teenagers should always follow their parents points of view. C.Parents and teenagers should always keep open conversations. D.Teenagers should not depend on their parents
36、 love and support. 15.The author thinks the stress that family tensions cause is . A.normal B.terrible C.avoidable D.natural 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有丟项为多余选项。 Endangered species are animals that are on their way to becoming extinct. Some of the reasons why an
37、imals become endangered are caused by humans. 16 Forests and grasslands are being destroyed for farm land. Pollution is another leading cause of endangered animals. Air, water, and land pollution can harm animals by destroying their living environment. 17 For example, the arrival of new animal speci
38、es in an area can endanger wild animals. All the reasons above have caused more and more animals to become endangered. So we should take action to help them. Here are some useful ways. First, plant trees. Trees recycle oxygen, returning it to the air for us to breathe. 18 Second, pick up trash. Pick
39、ing up trash not only protects the environment and keeps our surroundings beautiful, but it can also save wild animals by giving them a safer and cleaner environment. 19 20 The population increase threatens the wildlife as our resources become fewer and fewer, which influences wild animals living en
40、vironment greatly. So keep an eye on the latest news about endangered animals and reach out our hands! By contributing money, things or just volunteering, we will play a valuable role in the protection of wildlife and our earth! A.Third, donate something. B.One reason is the loss of habitat. C.The t
41、hird reason is the arrival of new animal species. D.Third, learn about the latest information about wild animals. E.They also help to create a complete and lively global ecosystem. F.So pick up as much trash as we can to help protect wild animals. G.There are other causes of endangered species that
42、are indirectly caused by humans. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Thousands of people online are involved in efforts to help an 8-year-old, cancer-stricken(患癌症的) boy from the United States to realize his dream. Dorian
43、Murray of Westerly, Rhode Island, has been receiving 21 from around the world in recent days. Dorian has been 22 cancer since he was 4. 23 the disease had been brought under control after a series of 24 treatments, a medical checkup early this month found that cancer cells (细胞) had 25 to the boys br
44、ain. The family decided to 26 treatment. Dorian then told his father that before going to heaven, he wanted to be 27 in China because it had the Great Wall, which he called “a bridge for people to walk on”. The 28 between the boy and his father was posted on Facebook, where it was 29 and commented o
45、n by thousands of Internet users, including many from China. Some responded with 30 taken at the Great Wall in Beijing, in which they held signs with words of 31 , reading “D-Strong” and “You are very famous in China.” Some left messages below the post, saying “I hope you will 32 soon.” or “We are d
46、elighted to make your dream come true.” Dorians mother wrote that she was 33 and deeply moved by the responses to Dorians 34 . “Dorian has brought so much inspiration to people around the world! I couldnt be more 35 my son,” she said. 21.A.responses B.letters C.gifts D.invitations 22.A.avoiding B.at
47、tacking C.treating D.fighting 23.A.When B.Although C.Once D.Since 24.A.painful B.disappointing C.perfect D.simple 25.A.climbed B.risen C.spread D.rushed 26.A.receive B.change C.stop D.check 27.A.excellent B.successful C.brave D.famous 28.A.conversation B.relationship C.quarrel D.difference 29.A.ques
48、tioned B.shared C.copied D.enjoyed 30.A.books B.notes C.photos D.newspapers 31.A.happiness B.kindness C.encouragement D.agreement 32.A.finish B.leave C.return D.recover 33.A.amazed B.upset C.confused D.speechless 34.A.performance B.disease C.imagination D.request 35.A.satisfied with B.proud of C.int
49、erested in D.confident about 第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词戒括号内单词的正确形式。 Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a 36 (total) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid. The term “third-culture kid” 37 (use) in t
50、he 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon while 38 (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from 39 (they) intercultural experience and they often reach excellent academic results. Yet many 40 (difficulty) may ari
