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 Li Hua is currently studying at Cambridge University. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her. Introduction A
2、 lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this from happening by following a few careful steps. Basic Security Do not leave your bicycle at out-of-the-way places.Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lamp
3、 posts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you,for example lights and saddles(车座). Locks Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop. Marking Marking your bike can act as a deterr
4、ent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number.This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle. Registration There are a number of security companies who will help mark your bicycle for you.
5、They will then put your registration number and personal details in their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you. Finally Keep a record of the bicycle yourself:its maker,model and registration number.You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the b
6、icycle belongs to you. 1.Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock your bicycle when you leave it? A.Basic Security. B.Marking. C.Registration. D.Locks. 2.The underlined part “act as a deterrent to a thief”means . A.help you recognize your bike B.help the police find your bicycle C
7、.stop you worrying about your bike D.stop someone stealing your bicycle 3.The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle . A.in the bike shop and your computer B.by yourself and in a security company C.in a security company and your university D.in the police station and a security company
8、 B How do you know if a watermelons perfectly ripe? Well, one theory is that if you knock hard on the outside, the sound you hear will help determine if its ready to eat. That theory led to a huge online debate in China about what kind of people tend to engage in the art of “watermelon knocking”. Th
9、e discussion, which thousands of people contributed to on the Chinese micro blogging site Sina Weibo, was kicked off by an unknown event thousands of miles away in Italy. It all began when a Chinese social media user posted the picture of a sign in an Italian supermarket asking customers not to knoc
10、k on the watermelons. The sign was stuck in a full box of watermelons which read: “Please stop knocking on the watermelons. They will not respond to it!” There was no indication that the supermarket was targeting this message at customers with Chinese heritage. The sign was in Italian, not Mandarin.
11、 But somehow it was taken as an attack on a practice which some Chinese observers regarded as being unique to their national customs. Many shared jokes aimed at the supermarket sign. Online users are keen to show they know better, especially on the subject of watermelons. A quick online search will
12、reveal that Chinese social media users are not alone in their thinking. Watermelon knocking and listening for a hollow sound is indeed a nearly universal concept. It even appears in films. The popular Russian cartoon, Nu, pogodi!, includes watermelon knocking as part of an episode. There are no abso
13、lute guarantees about what to do when it comes to choosing fruit. But at the risk of causing an international diplomatic incident we would suggest some common ground about what to look for to choose the perfect watermelon. Feel the weight of the melon. The heavier the better. Press on the watermelon
14、. It should feel firm and if it springs back, its ready to eat. Look at the markings on the melon. A yellow patch on one end indicates its ready. Of course if all these fail, you could always, knock and wait for a reply. 4.What was the cause of the heated discussion? A.The art of watermelon knocking
15、. B.Whether the watermelon is ripe. C.The traditional Italian customs in the supermarket. D.The picture of a sign in an Italian supermarket. 5.The author writes the article in a way. A.serious B.humorous C.approving D.critical 6.In the text, the author suggests a lot of methods of selecting watermel
16、on EXCEPT . A.By feeling the weight B.By waiting for a respond C.By pressing D.By observing markings 7.What is the purpose of this text? A.To bring up an international diplomatic incident. B.To present a research result. C.To give practical advice by telling a story. D.To introduce the traditional c
17、ustoms of Italy. C Ministers in the UK are urging schools to put on special workshops for students aged 1618 to ensure they feel comfortable when leaving home for university. The course, designed by the university accommodation provider Unite Students, will teach pupils how to manage their finances
18、and how to live independently. According to the course materials, teachers should ask students questions which may not have occurred to them, such as “What is the price of a litre of milk?”, “List 5 hot meals you can cook from scratch.” and “How often will you wash your sheets once you move out of h
19、ome?” Damian Hinds, the Education Secretary, says,“We are all very conscious that moving away from home and going to university is one of the most exciting things that happen in our life but it can also be very daunting.” He says that an important part of education is preparing children for adulthoo
20、d, so “it is right that we teach them what to expect for life after school”. Mr. Hinds recalls that when he got to university, he discovered he had “relied on my mum more than I realised I did”. “I wish I could have cooked better,” he adds. Earlier this year, ministers set up a new task force called
21、 the Education Transitions Network, which includes representatives from Universities UK, UCAS and the National Union of Students. It is part of a drive by the Department of Education to address the rise in students who are reported to have mental health issues during their time at university.Data re
22、leased earlier this year showed that the number of students declaring mental health problems on arrival at university has surged. Figures obtained showed a 73 percent rise between 20142015 and 20172018 in students stating that they had a condition such as depression or anxiety before starting their
23、courses. 8.What is the purpose of the course mentioned in the passage? A.To help students pass the college entrance interview. B.To pay attention to the details of life. C.To help students reduce stress and prevent depression. D.To help students adapt to the independent university life. 9.What does
24、the underlined word “daunting” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.Discouraging. B.Reliable. C.Comfortable. D.Impressive. 10.What conclusion can we draw from the last paragraph? A.Students are unwilling to leave their parents. B.Freshmen face serious psychological problems. C.High school students have proble
25、ms with their learning methods. D.Students are unsatisfied with the university they are going to enter. 11.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A.Advertisement. B.Education. C.Entertainment. D.Healthcare. D Many animals live in and around bodies of water. Take ducks, for example. Du
26、cks love water. You can often see them floating happily on the surface of lakes, creeks, rivers and ponds.Ducks swim effortlessly in all kinds of weather. Feathers protect them and other birds against cold. Ducks are great hunters. You can watch them diving down under the water for food, with their
27、bottoms and webbed feet sticking up in the air. Ducks often live near water. This is where they mate and lay their eggs. So, you could say that ducks really know water. In nature, they are water experts. This brings us to our first expression:to take to something like a duck to water. This means you
28、 are really good at something without even trying very hard. It is not a struggle for you at all. It is almost as if you were born to do it. And you really enjoy it. The next one also describes something easy with “duck” and “water”. When something is like water off a ducks back, it is no big deal.
29、Whatever has happened has had no lasting effect on the duck or anyone else. This expression comes from the fact that duck feathers are waterproof. They let water run off a ducks body. The feathers are perfectly designed because the birds spend so much time in the water. In English, we use this sayin
30、g when talking about something that has happened to someone, but the person doesnt seem to care. They are not bothered at all. Now, the opposite of that expression is to ruffle someones feathers. This means the person is really unhappy about something, just as ducks would be if you ruffled or messed
31、 up their waterproof feathers. Take my friend Chuck, for example. You can say anything to him and he will not get upset. Nothing seems to ruffle his feathers. Everything just rolls off of his back. 12.How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed? A.By analyzing causes. B.By following space order. C.By asking
32、 questions. D.By describing the life habits of ducks. 13.How many duck-related idioms are introduced in this article? A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5. 14.The underlined word “ruffle” in the second to last paragraph means “ ”. A.disturb B.tidy C.appreciate D.quit 15.Who is most likely to be interested in this art
33、icle? A.A sailor. B.A cook. C.An English fan. D.A pet lover. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Health Benefits of Pumpkins There is one food that takes center stage during autumnthe pumpkin!Many people use it as a decoration at Halloween. 16 . If cooked in a
34、healthy way, without much butter or sugar, pumpkin is a powerhouse of health benefits. Pumpkin is good for your eyesight. Beta-carotene (-胡萝卜素) and vitamin A are necessary for maintaining good eyesight. 17 . In fact, one cup of cooked pumpkin can give you 200 percent of your daily recommended amount
35、 of vitamin A. 18 . Antioxidants(抗氧化剂) may help reduce a persons risk of getting cancer. That is because antioxidants neutralize something called free radicals (自由基)in the body. Experts define free radicals as “highly reactive chemicals that have the potential to harm cells”. Antioxidants help to ge
36、t rid of these free radicals. Examples of antioxidants found in food include beta-carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. And as we said earlier, pumpkin is full of beta-carotene as well as vitamin A. 19 . Beta-carotene also helps to keep your skin healthy and young-looking. Yet another good reason to ea
37、t pumpkin! Pumpkin may help your heart. Potassium(钾) is also rich in pumpkins. Health experts say that consuming potassium may help treat high blood pressure, just as decreasing your intake of sodium does. Pumpkin may be good for weight loss. Pumpkin also has a lot of fiber. Fiber slows down digesti
38、on(消化) of food. 20 . So, if it is available where you live, try to find ways to include pumpkin in your next meal. A.Pumpkin benefits your skin B.Pumpkins are a great source of both C.So, when you eat pumpkin you feel full and eat less D.Pumpkins are full of important nutrients and vitamins E.Pumpki
39、n may help reduce your risk of getting cancer F.Sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, and melons all reduce the risk of developing cancer G.The Thanksgiving Day meal usually includes turkey or ham, vegetables, and pies made of fall-harvest fillings such as apple or pumpkin 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 第二部分 语言运用
40、(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。 Growing roots When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didnt look like any doctor Id 21 known. When Dr. Gibbs wasnt 22 lives, he was planting trees. The good doctor had some 23 theories abou
41、t planting trees. He believed in the principle:No pains, no gains. He hardly watered his new trees, which was 24 ordinary people. Once I asked why. He 25 that watering trees would spoil(宠坏)them because it made them grow weaker. So you had to make things 26 for them. He talked about how watering tree
42、s 27 shallow roots, and how trees that werent watered had to grow deep roots in 28 of water. I came to understand that he meant deep roots were to be 29 . I planted a couple of trees a few years ago and I took good care of them. Two years of devotion meant they grew up weak. Whenever a cold wind ble
43、w, their branches 30 and trembled. The lack of water seemed to 31 those trees of Dr. Gibbs in ways comfort and ease never could. I used to 32 for my children that their lives would be easy. But lately Ive been thinking that its time to 33 my prayer. I know my children are going to meet with 34 . The
44、res always a cold wind blowing somewhere. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots, so when the winds blow, they wont be 35 away. 21.A.even B.ever C.never D.hardly 22.A.valuing B.making C.enjoying D.saving 23.A.exciting B.dull C.interesting D.terrible 24.A.against B.beyond C.within D.from 25.A.w
45、ondered B.answered C.doubted D.guessed 26.A.harmful B.favorable C.tough D.wonderful 27.A.made for B.headed for C.allowed for D.cared for 28.A.charge B.favor C.honor D.search 29.A.treasured B.challenged C.respected D.liked 30.A.danced B.shook C.spread D.lifted 31.A.harm B.raise C.benefit D.hurt 32.A.
46、pray B.apply C.stand D.call 33.A.attend B.say C.change D.keep 34.A.hardships B.worries C.bosses D.jobs 35.A.given B.sent C.broken D.swept 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。 The World Health Organization(WHO) has decided on Thursday that the novel coronavirus(新冠病 毒)outb
47、reak is considered as an international public health emergency, 36 (set) off the global action to prevent the spread of the virus. It is the sixth time that WHO 37 (declare) such an emergency since 2005. “The declaration is necessary because human-to-human infection has been confirmed in other count
48、ries. 38 virus has now spread to several other Asian nations and reached Australia, the United States and Europe as well,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We would have 39 (probable) seen many more cases and deaths outside China by now without the Chinese governments efforts a
49、nd the progress they have made 40 (protect) their own people and the people of the world.” “The speed with which China reacted to the outbreak and isolated the virus is very 41 (impress) and beyond words. The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to co
50、ntrol the outbreak, despite the terrible social and economic influence those measures are having 42 the Chinese people. In many ways, China is actually setting a new standard for outbreak 43 (respond), and this is not an exaggeration(夸大),” he added. WHO will offer member states a series of suggestio
