1、模块模块综合测评综合测评 (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,从每题所给癿 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Family-friendly Autumn Walks in the UK With the coming of autumn, we have decided to make a list of autumn walks for you and the whole family. These places will include his
2、toric buildings, wonderful scenery and wildlife for all to enjoy. Formby Nature Reserve, Liverpool Formby is a coastal town just north of Liverpool and is luckily one of the few places in Britain where there are a large number of red squirrels. Children will love the excitement of getting to see the
3、se cute animals. The paths are well protected, meaning they are fit for pushchair users. And dogs are allowed, too. Hadrian s Wall, Newcastle The 74-mile-long Hadrians Wall was completed by the Romans in 128 AD after 6 years building. Autumn walks along Hadrians Wall are an excellent way to educate
4、children on the history of the British Isles and really get up close to the styles of Roman buildings rather than just seeing them in a textbook! Lyme Park, Peak District Not only is Lyme Park home to many trees, it is also home to a group of medieval (中丐纪癿) red deer and a huge Edwardian country man
5、or (庄园). This Peak District walk is quite fit for families, and along the way are playgrounds and tree houses, making sure that the little ones that you are with will never feel bored. Lakeside Walk at Stowe, Buckinghamshire This place is on the outskirts of London and provides people with perfect c
6、hances to escape from the busy city lifestyle. The flat and wide path around the river makes it more than fit for pushchair or wheelchair users. This walk is short in length, meaning it is a great way to introduce any young one to walking as a hobby. The walk is great all year round. 1.Where can kid
7、s learn about the buildings of ancient Rome? A.Lyme Park. B.Hadrians Wall. C.Lakeside Walk at Stowe. D.Formby Nature Reserve. 2.What do Formby Nature Reserve and Lyme Park have in common? A.They have old manors. B.They allow pet dogs in. C.They have cute animals. D.They provide play areas for kids.
8、3.What is special about the Lakeside Walk at Stowe? A.It is a bit difficult for wheelchair users. B.It is quite fit for long-walk lovers. C.It is especially pleasant in autumn. D.It is fit for a quiet and relaxing stay. B Cruz Genet, 11, and Anthony Skopick, 10, couldnt agree whether the birds out o
9、n the ice were ducks or geese. So on a cold January evening last year, the two friends ventured(冒险) into the frozen pond near their homes in Frankfort, Illinois, to get a better look. “First, we threw a rock onto the ice to test it,” Cruz told NBC 5 Chicago. “Then we stepped on it.” Convinced the ic
10、e would hold their weight, Anthony took a few steps, but then he fell through the seemingly frozen surface. Cruz rushed to help his panicked friend. However, the pond swallowed him, too. Cruz managed to lift himself out of the extremely cold water and onto a more solid section. He then gingerly work
11、ed his way toward Anthony. But the ice didnt hold, and he fell in again. This time, he couldnt get out. The boys were in icy water up to their necks and quickly losing feeling. Any chance of their freeing themselves was slipping away. Cruz was sure that he was going to die. Anthonys older sister had
12、 seen the boys fall through the ice and started screaming, wishing someone to save them. John Lavin, a neighbor driving nearby on his way to the grocery store, heard her. He quickly pulled over. Seeing the boys, he grabbed a nearby lifebuoy(救生圈), kicked off his shoes, and ran into the cold water, st
13、ruggling his way through the ice. Lavin made his way to Cruz and Anthony and pulled them back to land. The boys were taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered that their five-minute stay in the water had lowered their body temperature nearly ten degrees. Fortunately, they have fully recovered,
14、 though they are still a little amazed by their fearless neighbor. “Just to think,” said Cruz, “if he hadnt been there, I could have died.” 4.Why did the boys venture into the frozen pond? A.To have a better look at the frozen pond. B.To catch the birds in the pond with rocks. C.To find out what the
15、 birds on the ice were. D.To test the thickness of the ice in the pond. 5.What does the underlined word “gingerly” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Casually. B.Proudly. C.Firmly. D.Cautiously. 6.What drew John Lavins attention to the boys? A.Anthonys older sisters cry for help. B.Cruzs loud and frigh
16、tening scream. C.Their shoes along the nearby pond. D.Their neighbors pulling them back. 7.Which of the following words can best describe John Lavin? A.Hard-working and helpful. B.Warm-hearted and courageous. C.Curious and selfless. D.Active and generous. C War can be deadly for wildlife, too. A new
17、 study reports that war is the biggest threat to Africas elephants, rhinoceroses, and other animals. Researchers examined how years of conflict in Africa have affected the populations of large animals. More than 70 percent of Africas protected wildlife areas have been within a war zone at some point
18、 in the last 70 years. The more frequent the fighting is, the greater the drop in animal populations will be, said Josh Daskin, an ecologist at Yale University. He was the lead author of the study, which was published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. It takes very little conflict, as much as one
19、conflict in about 20 years, for the average wildlife population to decline, Daskin said. “Areas with frequent fightingbut not necessarily the bloodiest fightinglose 35 percent of their large animal populations during each year of war,” he said. Some animals get killed by weapons of war. Yet, many al
20、so die because of changes in social and economic conditions in an area as a result of war, said Rob Pringle. He is an ecologist at Princeton University and the studys co-author. “People in and around war zones are poorer and hungrier. So they may begin to illegally hunt animals for valuable tusks or
21、 hunt protected animals to eat,” Pringle said. “And during wartime, animal conservation programs do not have as much money or power to protect wildlife as during peacetime.” The new study examined the entire African continent over 65 years. The researchers looked at 10 different factors that could c
22、hange the populations of animals. They included war, drought, the size of the animals, protected areas and human population density. The number of wars had the biggest effect on the wildlife population. The intensity of the warsmeasured in the number of human deathshad the least effect on animals. 8
23、.Which is the most dangerous to Africas animals? A.Hunting. B.War. C.Drought. D.The economy. 9.What can we know about the animals in Africa? A.More than 70 percent of animals live in a war zone. B.Little conflict has no effect on animal populations. C.The more frequent the fighting is, the fewer ani
24、mals there will be. D.35 percent of animals in the world died each year because of war. 10.Which one is NOT the reason why animals die in the war? A.Being killed by the weapons. B.Being killed by poor and hungry people. C.The loss of their habitat. D.Lack of money or power to protect them. 11.Which
25、one has the least influence on the wildlife population? A.The intensity of the wars. B.Protected areas. C.The number of wars. D.The size of the animals. D The Internet has completely changed the workplace over the past three decades. Artificial intelligence is now all set to do the same, and busines
26、ses that dont take advantage of the technology risk being left behind. Global tech giants (巨头) like Amazon have been leading the change, and businesses of all sizes are now using the technology for employing and managing their staff. Among them is LOreal. With about a million applicants for roughly
27、15,000 new positions each year, the company is using AI to hire. “We really want to save time and focus more on quality, diversity and candidate experience. And AI solutions are the best way to go faster on these challenges,” said Eva Azoulay, global vice-president of LOreals Human Resources Departm
28、ent. The company uses Mya, a chatbot, to save employers time during the first stage of the process. It handles routine questions from candidates, and checks details such as availability and visa requirements. Should candidates make it to the next round, theyll run into Seedlink, the AI software that
29、 scores applicants according to their answers to open-ended interview questions. “These scores dont replace human judgment,” said Azoulay, “but they do pick out candidates who might not seem like obvious choices.” Early results have been promising. For one internship program, where 12,000 people app
30、ly for about 80 positions, employers claim they saved 200 hours of time while hiring the most diverse group to date. Other businesses have gone beyond employment and are using AI to help manage employees. Some UK firms have started using Isaak, a system designed by the London-based company StatusTod
31、ay, to track how many hours the staff spend online and the number of emails they receive. London real estate agent JBrown has been using this system since March. CEO James Brown says it helps the firm understand employees habits and prevent them from overworking. “It enables us to solve bottleneck p
32、roblems and relieve overburdened employees,”he said. Despite these examples of good practice, there is still a long way to go for AI to realize its full potential (潜力), and the technology comes with risks. An AI danger could be its impact on jobs through automation (自动化). McKinsey predicts AI could
33、add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with early adopters doubling their cash flow over that period. But the demand for repetitive (重复癿) or digitally-unskilled jobs could drop by around 10%, the consulting firm said in a 2018 report. 12.What can we learn about AI technology from Paragraph
34、1? A.It causes a great problem in the workplace. B.It will replace the Internet in the future. C.It requires businesses to invest much money. D.It will become a necessary part of business. 13.LOreal uses AI in its hiring process to . A.pick out the most suitable candidates directly B.come up with mo
35、re questions unlimitedly C.improve the companys hiring efficiency D.save money by replacing human judgment 14.Firms with the Isaak system can . A.prevent their employees from surfing the Internet B.force their employees to form good working habits C.monitor the contents of all their employees emails
36、 D.help their employees avoid being overstressed at work 15.The passage is mainly developed by . A.giving examples B.making comparisons C.examining differences D.following the time order 第二节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后癿选项中选出可以填入空白处癿最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever wondered why successful
37、people are so successful? Habits play an essential role in shaping our lives. We all know that bad habits can be harmful to our mental and physical well-being. 16 Good habits, on the other hand, can help you rise above others and be at your best. So, what are the common habits of successful persons
38、that set them apart from the rest of us? 17 Most successful figures spend half an hour or more on newspapers, magazines and other books on a daily basis. Most of them have a preference for non-fiction pieces that include history, self-help books, and biographies. Getting up early. The majority of su
39、ccessful people rise approximately 3 hours before their actual workday starts. It gives them adequate time to get additional things done, which may include completing side projects, working out, or just planning ahead. 18 Working out and staying in shape. We all know the benefits of a healthy lifest
40、yle especially working out and staying physically fit. 19 Clearing your mind and challenging yourself physically with a tough workout daily help you stay ready for the daily challenges of business. To sum up, a strong body carries a strong mind. Working on communication skills. Communication plays a
41、 key role in building constructive interpersonal relationships on a personal as well as on a professional level. 20 However, if you are unable to convey the right information and message in a timely manner, you are less likely to achieve your goals. As with other skills, it is vital to continuously
42、work on improving communication to help you stay more efficient while communicating with anyone on any level. A.Applying technology. B.Making reading a habit. C.After all, the early bird catches the worm. D.Developing a healthy lifestyle is demanding. E.Working with data, facts, and figures is impor
43、tant. F.Successful people require mental and physical fitness. G.They can block your road to achievements and success. 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,从每题所给癿 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处癿最佳选项。 Ekaterina is a famous skater. She 21 the activity of skating at th
44、e age of 4. Since then, she has been devoted to one career that drives her life and 22 beauty and romance into lives of millions of people. When she was 11, she found a 23 partner, Sergei Grinkov, 15 years old then, with whom she could perform that activity in the most expressive and most elegant wa
45、y. They were the most winning pair on the ice in every way: The tiny fragile Ekaterina, in the 24 of her tall, strong and handsome partner, was lovingly launched into the 25 , tenderly caught, and beautifully skated around the ice. Gradually, the two of them 26 together into a dream couple and estab
46、lished the most beautiful kind of loving relationship. When she was 19, she married him. They had a daughter, a charming girl they both loved and protected. And then, 27 in 1995, during a routine practice session, her mate, her love, and her partner, Sergei Grinkov, stopped, fell and died of a heart
47、 attack at 28. Ekaterinas world seemed to end. It was her mum who lit her 28 to start remaking her life by saying “Little Dasha, having lost a father, needs at least a healthy mother.” This reminded her to ask a friend to send her the 29 which had been left in the corner for a long time. Later she s
48、aid in her book“ 30 is the only thing that can help people recover.” In February 1996, Ekaterina skated a moving tribute (悼念) to Sergei, which she 31 to the music of Mahlers Symphony No.5 in C Sharp Minor, the couples favorite. She was 32 in the beginning, because it had been a long time since she h
49、ad skated alone. And she was afraid of the 33 the piece would recall. But that night, she did it. She filled up the 34 with her courage. No one who saw Ekaterina that night would forget her performance, just as she would never forget Sergei. But everyone was already learning, as she had already lear
50、ned, that the 35 “goodbye” was the beginning of her new life. 21.A.started B.learned C.marked D.watched 22.A.drags B.brings C.pulls D.attracts 23.A.quiet B.brave C.lovely D.perfect 24.A.palms B.memory C.arms D.dream 25.A.earth B.room C.air D.space 26.A.broke B.talked C.grew D.studied 27.A.naturally
