1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World .阅读理解 阅读下面短文 ,从每题所给的 A、 B、 C 和 D 四个选项中 ,选出最佳选项。 Measles(麻疹 ), which once killed 450 children each year and disabled even more, was nearly wiped out in the United States 14 years ago by the universal use of the MMR vaccine(疫苗 ). But th
2、e disease is making a comeback, caused by a growing anti-vaccine movement and misinformation that is spreading quickly. Already this year, 115 measles cases have been reported in the USA, compared with 189 for all of last year. The numbers might sound small, but they are the leading edge of a danger
3、ous trend. When vaccination rates are very high, as they still are in the nation as a whole, everyone is protected. This is called“herd immunity”, which protects the people who get hurt ea sily, including those who cant be vaccinated for medical reasons, babies too young to get vaccinated and people
4、 on whom the vaccine doesnt work. But herd immunity works only when nearly the whole herd joins in. When some refuse vaccination and seek a free ride, immunity breaks down and everyone is in even bigger danger. Thats exactly what is happening in small neighborhoods around the country from Orange Cou
5、nty, California, where 22 measles cases were reported this month, to Brooklyn, N.Y., where a 17-year-old caused an outbreak last year. The resistance to vaccine has continued for decades, and it is driven by a real but very small risk. Those who refuse to take that risk selfishly make others suffer.
6、 Making things worse are state laws that make it too easy to opt out(决定不参加 )of what are supposed to be required vaccines for all children entering kindergarten. Seventeen states allow parents to get an exemption(豁免 ), sometimes just by signing a paper saying they personally object to a vaccine. Now,
7、 several states are moving to tighten laws by adding new regulations for opting out. But no one does enough to limit exemptions. Parents ought to be able to opt out only for limited medical or religious reasons. But personal opinions?Not good enough. Everyone enjoys the life-saving benefits vaccines
8、 provide, but theyll exist only as long as everyone shares in the risks. 1.The first two paragraphs suggest that . A.a small number of measles cases can start a dangerous trend 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B.the outbreak of measles attracts the public attention C.the anti-vaccine movement has its medical reasons D
9、.information about measles spreads quickly 2.Herd immunity works well when . A.exemptions are allowed B.several vaccines are used together C.the whole neighborhood is involved in D.new regulations are added to the state laws 3.What is the main reason for the comeback of measles? A.The overuse of vac
10、cine. B.The lack of medical care. C.The features of measles itself. D.The vaccine opt-outs of some people. 4.What is the purpose of the passage? A.To introduce the idea of exemption. B.To discuss methods to cure measles. C.To stress the importance of vaccination. D.To appeal for equal rights in medi
11、cal treatment. .完形填空 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 ,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 (2017 河南郑州二模 ) I had just started my second year studying at Cambridge University when I was faced with the news I had never expected. A lump in my neck 1 out to be cancer. I would 2 six months of chemotherapy(化疗 ). After the
12、shock, I was struck by this thought: my 3 didnt have any room for cancer. I had so much I wanted to 4 and so many goals I wanted to chase. I was faced with the 5 job to tell my friends and family. Then, I had to decide whether to 6 in Cambridge and take five exams at the end of the year. My doctor 7
13、 against it, and so did my parents and teachers. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 My doctor and teachers convinced me that taking some time off to 8 and relax would be the best thing for me. I could not think of anything 9 . I did not want to 10 a year of my life, receiving pity from those around me. Together with my
14、parents, I tried to persuade the university to 11 me to stay at Cambridge and study only half the course. At the end of the year I would take two exams. It was really a 12 to persuade them to agree. Treatment began and I was up and down from Cambridge to London every other week. It made me feel 13 ,
15、 but to a much lesser degree than I had expected. I was 14 to read, eat and socialize exactly as I used to. I slept a lot and rested a lot, but I also worked hard at my studies. It gave me focus, and it also gave me purpose. Completing my 15 at the end of the term felt like a great personal victory.
16、 I took a 16 to continue studying while undergoing treatment, and it 17 . I was successful in my exams and more 18 , I made a full recovery. Every person facing a disease like cancer must make the 19 that are right for them. I am 20 that I made the decision that was right for me. 1.A.stuck B.came C.
17、turned D.worked 2.A.require B.expect C.sense D.arrange 3.A.body B.memories C.family D.dreams 4.A.face B.achieve C.show D.understand 5.A.necessary B.temporary C.difficult D.disappointing 6.A.join B.treat C.settle D.continue 7.A.fought B.advised C.acted D.decided 8.A.recover B.exercise C.study D.play
18、9.A.better B.worse C.more D.less 10.A.save B.spend C.take D.miss 11.A.help B.remind C.allow D.invite 12.A.struggle B.failure C.burden D.trouble 13.A.tired B.relaxed C.confident D.nervous 14.A.afraid B.ready C.able D.eager 15.A.purpose B.projects C.treatment D.exams 16.A.rest B.risk C.privilege D.job
19、 【 精品教育资源文库 】 17.A.ended up B.passed on C.paid off D.broke out 18.A.clearly B.interestingly C.specifically D.importantly 19.A.choices B.changes C.efforts D.chances 20.A.surprised B.excited C.determined D.proud .短文改错 (2017 湖北云梦一中模拟 ) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文 ,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误 ,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉
20、及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加 :在缺词处加一个漏字符号 ( ),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除 :把多余的词用斜线 ()划掉。 修改 :在错的词下画一横线 ,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意 :1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 ; 2.只允许修改 10 处 ,多者 (从第 11 处起 )不计分。 A man has been waiting at the bus stop. After a few minutes later, the bus arrived and did not stop. The man thought it would stop a little far, so
21、 he started running after the bus. Fortunately, the bus never stopped. The man kept follow the bus until he arrived home. The man was very glad that he could save bit of money. He happily told his wife,“Honey, today I ran after the buses until getting home. I didnt have to pay the fee.”Surprisingly,
22、 the wife blamed her,“You fool! Do you know how many you could save if you ran after a taxi?” .书面表达 (2017 安徽滁州模拟 ) 假如你是李华 ,你校将于本周五上午举行题为 “Protecting wild animals” 的英文演讲比赛 ,你将代表你班参赛 , 请你写一份演讲稿。内容主要包括 : 1.野生动物的生存现状 ; 2.举例说明保护野生动物的重要性 ; 【 精品教育资源文库 】 3.你是如何做的。 注意 :词数 100 左右 (开头已经给出 ,不计入总词数 )。 Good morning, everyone! Im more than glad to stand here and give a short speech on protecting wild animals. _ _ _ _ _ _ 【 精品教育资源文库 】 答案精解精析 .阅读理解 语篇解读 本文是
