Book3 Module 1单元测试题（外研版）
时间：60分钟；满分：100分。
A：学生版
一、语法和词汇知识(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
1. It is estimated that our city will have population of one million by year 2020.
A. a; \
B. the; \
C. the; the
D. a; the
2. To our surprise, Lily’s is very diff erent from her twin sister Lucy’s.
A. feature
B. character
C. symbol
D. sign
3. — The traffic is too heavy. Would you like me to help you the street?
—That’s very kind of you. A. beside B. across C. opposite D. over
4. in the east of Asia, China is a developing country with a long history.
A. Located
B. To locate
C. Locate
D. Locating
5. I graduated from college in 1990 and English in our school ever since.
A. taught
B. teach
C. have taught
D. am teaching
6. The Imperial Palace, also the Forbidden City, is a tourist attraction in Beijing.
A. known for
B. knowing as
C. knowing for
D. known as
7. I stayed at a hotel the last time I went to Bei Daihe. The window of my room the sea.
A. is faced
B. faces
C. facing
D. was faced
8. As we all know, the Yellow River is the longest in China the Yangtze River.
A. in terms of
B. such as
C. next to
D. because of
9. —you or your sister fond of music? — Neither she nor I .
A. Are; am
B. Are; is
C. Is; am
D. Is; is
10. Thirty-five percent of the area with trees and grass; our city looks more beautiful.
A. covers
B. are covered
C. is covered
D. cover
11. That afternoon, the police the young woman entering the restaurant.
A. governed
B. expanded
C. observed
D. influenced
12. Our class divided into six groups and, interestingly, our group all the same age.
A. is; are
B. are; is
C. are; are
D. is; is
13. My English name is Mary. Each of the students in our class given an English name.
A. were
B. was
C. has
D. have
14. If you keep practising every day, , you’ll find your spoken English improving.
A. for example
B. on the other hand
C. little by little
D. in common
15. —You’re from Tai’an. —It’s at the foot of Mount Tai, Shandong Province.
A. That’s right.
B. Aren’t you?
C. Whereabouts is it?
D. What’s it like?
二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
Crystal (水晶) shoes of Cinderella (灰姑娘)
Mary ran towards me with a rare bright smile on her face, saying, “I’m going to have a dance performance tonight. Here is the 16. Don’t forget!” She left in a hurry.
“What 17? Dance? Is that credible?” Mary was not such a kind of girl. I had never seen her making up or wearing 18clothes; moreover, she always 19her big black-frame (黑框子) glasses, for she did not know how to 20indeed.
16. A. watch B. letter C. ticket D. note
17. A. review B. performance C. practice D. homework
18. A. important B. practical C. interesting D. attractive
19. A. wore B. touched C. designed D. made
20. A. dress up B. fold up C. cover up D. mix up
I arrived at the hall with the ticket, and found my 21. Her performance was the seventh one. I knew I would suffer from a hard time before her turn, for I had no 22of art, but her performance was worth watching, no matter how 23I would wait for.
“Let’s welcome the next exciting dance —Latin!” Applause fill ed the 24at once.
21. A. passenger B. wallet C. seat D. test
22. A. feeling B. idea C. effort D. sense
23. A. short B. long C. late D. early
24. A. library B. lab C. office D. hall
25. A. large B. small C. new D. grand
I opened my eyes as 25as possible, fearing to lose anything. Wearing a golden and shining skirt, Mary appeared on the glorious stage. Her 26went well with the brilliant lights. Such 27seemed to be a mermaiden(美人鱼) showing up under the glittering sunshine; meanwhile, I could feel all the audience in the hall 28their eyes on her and it was also hard for me to 29my sights from her. She was so 30: her stature was slim; her long golden hair lay back in curls over her ears. Dancing with a charming smile, she was fully 31in the Latin music. At this moment, she looked like a pretty butterfly 32on the splendid stage… I could hardly believe my eyes.
26. A. dress B. trousers C. flower D. picture
27. A. ground B. scene C. content D. passage
28. A. avoid B. pay C. attract D. focus
29. A. check B. remove C. wash D. set
30. A. colorful B. new C. beautiful D. respectful
31. A. absorbed B. shared C. astonished D. frightened
32. A. rolling B. driving C. flying D. moving
After all the performance 33, I met her at the gate. She handed me her crystal shoes which were 34in the wonderful starry night; at the meantime, I 35that every girl had
a pair of special shoes which were like the crystal shoes of Cinderella.
33. A. ended B. began C. changed D. contained
34. A. sold B. admiring C. shining D. developing
35. A. asked B. imagined C. reminded D. realized
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Anyone who has visited Europe will have noticed its coffee culture. A good example of this is the type of cup you’re given after ordering a coffee.
Order a coffee in any café in America and you’re almost sure to receive that coffee in a paper cup. Americans like getting their coffee to go. Whether they are on their way to school, work, or simply taking a walk through the city, many of them often take their coffee with them.
Order a coffee in any European café and you’re sure to get that coffee in a ceramic (陶瓷的) cup with a package of sugar (and possibly a cup of water and a chocolate, depending on where you are). Many cafés only offer paper cups for special occasions when more people than chairs are expected.
Europeans generally don’t have coffee “to go” sinc e they consider coffee drinking to be more of a social activity. If you go to a café in Europe, you will find t hat people drink their coffee with ease. Some have conversations while others read the daily newspaper.
Most American coffee shops provide a broad range of choices that satisfy different customers (顾客). In Europe, you aren’t given as many choices because locals are all about several basics. Waiters in the U.S. are careful to keep a close eye on their tables to provide quality service. Travelers will be surprised to find European waiters a little less attentive. If you want something, you have to flag down your waiter. It doesn’t mean that European waiters are impolite; it’s quite the opposite. They are simply giving you space to enjoy your meal. Americans often pay attention to good service, while Europeans pay attention to the social aspect of the meal.
36. Ordering coffee in the U.S., people will .
A. drink it slowly after taking it away
B. spend a relaxing time with friends
C. be given coffee in paper cups
D. be served with a good meal
37. Which of the following is TRUE about coffee drinking in Europe?
A. More attention is paid to the service of coffee shops.
B. It is considered as an important part of their daily life.
C. More people choose to drink coffee on special occasions.
D. It is treated as a social activity and enjoyed with ease.
38. What does the author think of European waiters?
A. They are so helpful and friendly.
B. They respect customers’ own space.
C. They are very patient and polite.
D. They serve customers with heart.
39. The underlined phrase “flag down” in the last paragraph probably means “”.
A. wave to the waiter to serve your table
B. shout to the waiter for your order
C. ask the waiter to make suggestions
D. give your praise for his service
40. The text is mainly talking about .
A. the cultural difference between the U.S. and Europe
B. the restaurant culture between the U.S. and Europe
C. the coffee culture between the U.S. and Europe
D. the social activities between the U.S. and Europe
B
The volcanic ash cloud caused great chaos (混乱) in European flying zone not seen since 9 / 11. Here is an outline of the effect of the volcanic ash cloud.
Around 17,000 flights were expected to be cancelled (取消) on Friday, with airspace closed across much of Europe. “The volcanic ash is costing airlines more than USD$200 million a day,” air industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) pointed out. Passengers had to choose other ways for their travels. The Eurostar, which runs trains between London and the European continent, said trains were operating at full capacity and it might offer additional trains if necessary. London taxi firm Addision Lee said it had taken requests for journeys to Paris, Milan, Zurich and Salzburg in Austria.
Airlines are expected to get little help from insurance firms. Most airlines are neither insured against cancellations nor business disruption (扰乱) at airports. Insurer Munich Re said i t could offer cancellation insurance to airlines if necessary. “U p to now there has not been demand in the market,” said a spokeswoman. “Maybe that will change now.”
The World Health Organization warns the dust could cause problems for those with breathing difficulties. A Scottish expert said that the volcanic ash, with its tiny sharp edges, is a big harm done to health when inhaled in the lungs.
Volcanic ash is not all harmful, though. Not just a natural disaster, the falling ash from volcanic eruptions enriches the soil in the surrounding areas, making it very rich.
41. The volcanic ash had the biggest ill effect on .
A. the insurance firms
B. the agriculture
C. the health of patients
D. the air transport
42. It can be inferred from the text that due to the volcanic ash, the Eurostar .
A. got an unexpected benefit
B. would get fewer passengers than usual
C. got a good chance to prove its safety
D. would win the competition with the airlines
43. Why are the airlines expected to get little help from insurance firms?
A. Because the insurance firms had nothing to do with the volcanic ash.
B. Because the insurance firms cannot afford the cost.
C. Because cancellation insurance hadn’t been offered to airlines.
D. Because no airlines insured themselves against the cancellation.
44. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The volcanic ash cloud caused great chaos in European flying zone not seen since 9 / 11.
B. Around 200 flights were expected to be cancelled on Friday.
C. The Eurostar runs trains between London and the European continent.
D. Volcanic ash is not all harmful.
45. The best title of this text should be .
A. Volcanic ash, a big danger to environment
B. Health effects of Icelandic volcanic ash
C. Impact of volcanic ash on Europe
D. The great harm of the volcanic ash
C
In England one night a year comes alive as colourful fireworks explode in the night sky and smoke from giant bonfires (篝火) floats across the land. All the noise and fires are made to remember the country’s greatest traitor (叛国者), named Guy Fawkes.
It is called Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night and is held on November 5. Across the country parties are held where people light big fires. Often they throw models of Guy Fawkes on to the fire. Fireworks are also an important part of the evening, with many local governments holding big displays.
This tradition was started after an attempt was made to blow up Parliament and murder the king in 1605. Guy Fawkes was found in a room under the Houses of Parliament in London with a large amount of gunpowder.
He was immediately arrested and later tried in court and killed. Over a period of months other people in the “gunpowder plot” were d iscovered and killed too.
Fawkes and his friends were very angry because of a law that said they could not follow their religion. They were Catholic (天主教徒) at a time when the king, James I, and most people in England were Protestant (新教徒) and violently opposed to them.
On the night the people found out the king had be en saved and the traitor caught, they lit fires in celebration. This has become a tradition continued to this day.
46. On Bonfire Night, people light big fires to Guy Fawkes.
A. warm
B. burn
C. thank
D. bless
47. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Guy Fawkes was killed?
A. He sold a large amount of gunpowder.
B. He attempted to blow up Parliament.
C. He attempted to murder the king.
D. He encouraged his friends to fight against the government.
48. Why did Fawkes want to turn against his government?
A. Because he wanted to be the king.
B. Because most people in England were Catholic.
C. Because he thought the king robbed him of the right to follow his religion.
D. Because the king wanted to kill him.
49. This passage tells us the of Bonfire Night.
A. birth
B. celebration
C. ceremony
D. end
50. What is the best title of the passage?
A. History celebrated with fire
B. Guy Fawkes, a traitor
C. James I, a murdered king
D. Bonfire Night, a certain Christmas
D
Have you ever played the game Telephone? You sit in a circle with a group of people and one person whispers a phrase to the person next to him or her. Then, each person keeps whispering the phrase around the circle until it reaches the last person, who repeats the whispered statement out loud. What started out as “Pizza tastes great” can end up as “Pete’s a great ape!” It’s funny to laugh at how twisted the sentence became as it got passed around. Gossip can work the same way, but it’s not so funny. In fact, it can be very hurtful.
When you say mean things, tell stories that you’re not sure are true, or let out information you know is supposed to remain private, you’re sp reading gossip. What if you saw funny Jake go into the principal’s office and you started wondering if he was in trouble. There’s nothing wrong with wondering that, but what if you started telling other people you think Jake’s in big trouble. You really do n’t know why he was in the principal’s office, right?
But before you know it, everyone is talking about how Jake is in trouble and imagining why. Maybe he put his rubber snake in the teacher’s desk, someone says. Maybe he hit a kid who didn’t laugh at one of his jokes, another person suggests. Jake doesn’t come back to class for a long time, but when he does, everyone wants to know what happened in the principal’s office. Jake might be a little angry or confused about all the questions, especially when he explains, “I went to the principal’s office because my mom was there to take me to a doctor appointment.”
That’s how rumors work. They start small and often blow up into something different from the truth.
51. The main purpose of the passage is to tell us .
A. a very interesting game
B. what gossip is
C. the harm of gossip
D. the relation between gossip and rumors
52. The first paragraph is written to .
A. give an example of gossiping
B. show how the game Telephone is played
C. discuss the difference between a game and gossip
D. show how gossip works
53. Jake’s example is to show that gossip can start when you.
A. say bad things about somebody
B. let out private information about somebody
C. are curious about what somebody is doing
D. tell something you are not sure about
54. We can infer from the third paragraph that .
A. gossip can hurt one deeply
B. gossip can hurt no one if everyone knows the truth finally
C. gossip is always started by several causes together
D. gossip can turn into reality finally
55. The underlined word “twisted” in the first paragraph probably means “”.
A. being passed from one to another
B. being changed in a wrong way
C. being repeated several times
D. being corrected at last
四、书面表达(30分)
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mark发来一封电子邮件，表述了对你的家乡青岛很感兴趣。请你给他回封邮件，简单介绍以下内容：
1. 位于山东省东南部，是中国著名的旅游城市；
2. 以美丽的海景和风格多样的建筑而闻名；
3. 青岛啤酒节是亚洲最大的啤酒节。
要求：
1. 词数120左右；
2. 开头已写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,
I’m glad to receive your e-mail asking about Qingdao. Here is something about it.
Yours,
Li Hua
B：教师版
一、语法和词汇知识(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
1. It is estimated that our city will have population of one million by year 2020.
A. a; \
B. the; \
C. the; the
D. a; the 1--5DBBAC
2. To our surprise, Lily’s is very different from her twin sister Lucy’s.
A. feature
B. character
C. symbol
D. sign
3. — The traffic is too heavy. Would you like me to help you the street?
—That’s very kind of you. A. beside B. across C. opposite D. over
4. in the east of Asia, China is a developing country with a long history.
A. Located
B. To locate
C. Locate
D. Locating
5. I graduated from college in 1990 and English in our school ever since.
A. taught
B. teach
C. have taught
D. am teaching
6. The Imperial Palace, also the Forbidden City, is a tourist attraction in Beijing.
A. known for
B. knowing as
C. knowing for
D. known as 6--10 DBCAC
7. I stayed at a hotel the last time I went to Bei Daihe. The window of my room the sea.
A. is faced
B. faces
C. facing
D. was faced
8. As we all know, the Yellow River is the longest in China the Yangtze River.
A. in terms of
B. such as
C. next to
D. because of
9. —you or your sister fond of music? — Neither she nor I .
A. Are; am
B. Are; is
C. Is; am
D. Is; is
10. Thirty-five percent of the area with trees and grass; our city looks more beautiful.
A. covers
B. are covered
C. is covered
D. cover
11. That afternoon, the police the young woman entering the restaurant.
A. governed
B. expanded
C. observed
D. influenced 11--15 CABCC
12. Our class divided into six groups and, interestingly, our group all the same age.
A. is; are
B. are; is
C. are; are
D. is; is
13. My English name is Mary. Each of the students in our class given an English name.
A. were
B. was
C. has
D. have
14. If you keep practising every day, , you’ll find your spoken English improving.
A. for example
B. on the other hand
C. little by little
D. in common
15. —You’re from Tai’an. —It’s at the foot of Mount Tai, Shandong Province.
A. That’s right.
B. Aren’t you?
C. Whereabouts is it?
D. What’s it like?
二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
Crystal (水晶) shoes of Cinderella (灰姑娘)
Mary ran towards me with a rare bright smile on her face, saying, “I’m going to have a d ance performance tonight. Here is the 16. Don’t forget!” She left in a hurry.
“What 17? Dance? Is that credible?” Mary was not such a kind of girl. I had never seen her making up or wearing 18clothes; moreover, she always 19her big black-frame (黑框子) glasses, for she did not know how to 20indeed.
16. A. watch B. letter C. ticket D. note 16--20 CBDAA
17. A. review B. performance C. practice D. homework
18. A. important B. practical C. interesting D. attractive
19. A. wore B. touched C. designed D. made
20. A. dress up B. fold up C. cover up D. mix up
I arrived at the hall with the ticket, and found my 21. Her performance was the seventh one. I knew I would suffer from a hard time before her turn, for I had no 22of art, but her performance was worth watching, no matter how 23I would wait for.
“Let’s welcome the next exciting dance —Latin!” Applause filled the 24at once. 21. A. passenger B. wallet C. seat D. test 21--25 CDBDA
22. A. feeling B. idea C. effort D. sense
23. A. short B. long C. late D. early
24. A. library B. lab C. office D. hall
25. A. large B. small C. new D. grand
I opened my eyes as 25as possible, fearing to lose anything. Wearing a golden and shining skirt, Mary appeared on the glorious stage. Her 26went well with the brilliant lights. Such 27seemed to be a mermaiden(美人鱼) showing up under the glittering sunshine; meanwhile, I could feel all the audience in the hall 28their eyes on her and it was also hard for me to 29my sights from her. She was so 30: her stature was slim; her long golden hair lay back in curls over her ears. Dancing with a charming smile, she was fully 31in the Latin music. At this moment, she looked like a pretty butterfly 32on the splendid stage… I could hardly believe my eyes. 26--35 ABDBC ACACD
26. A. dress B. trousers C. flower D. picture
27. A. ground B. scene C. content D. passage
28. A. avoid B. pay C. attract D. focus
29. A. check B. remove C. wash D. set
30. A. colorful B. new C. beautiful D. respectful
31. A. absorbed B. shared C. astonished D. frightened
32. A. rolling B. driving C. flying D. moving
After all the performance 33, I met her at the gate. She handed me her crystal shoes which were 34in the wonderful starry night; at the meantime, I 35that every girl had
a pair of special shoes which were like the crystal shoes of Cinderella.
33. A. ended B. began C. changed D. contained
34. A. sold B. admiring C. shining D. developing
35. A. asked B. imagined C. reminded D. realized
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Anyone who has visited Europe will have noticed its coffee culture. A good example of this is the type of cup you’re given after ordering a coffee.
Order a coffee in any café in America and you’re almost sure to receive that coffee in a paper cup. Americans like getting their coffee to go. Whether they are on their way to school, work, or simply taking a walk through the city, many of them often take their coffee with them.
Order a coffee in any European café and you’re sure to get that coffee in a ceramic (陶瓷的) cup with a package of sugar (and possibly a cup of water and a chocolate, depending on where you are). Many cafés only offer paper cups for special occasions when more people than chairs are expected.
Europeans generally don’t have coffee “to go” since they consider coffee drinking to be more of
a social activity. If you go to a café in Europe, you will find t hat people drink their coffee with ease. Some have conversations while others read the daily newspaper.
Most American coffee shops provide a broad range of choices that satisfy different customers (顾客). In Euro pe, you aren’t given as many choices because locals are all about several basics. Waiters in the U.S. are careful to keep a close eye on their tables to provide quality service. Travelers will be surprised to find European waiters a little less attentive. If you want something, you have to flag down your waiter. It doesn’t mean that European waiters are impolite; it’s quite the opposite. They are simply giving you space to enjoy your meal. Americans often pay attention to good service, while Europeans pay attention to the social aspect of the meal.
36. Ordering coffee in the U.S., people will . 36--40 CDBAC
A. drink it slowly after taking it away
B. spend a relaxing time with friends
C. be given coffee in paper cups
D. be served with a good meal
37. Which of the following is TRUE about coffee drinking in Europe?
A. More attention is paid to the service of coffee shops.
B. It is considered as an important part of their daily life.
C. More people choose to drink coffee on special occasions.
D. It is treated as a social activity and enjoyed with ease.
38. What does the author think of European waiters?
A. They are so helpful and friendly.
B. They respect customers’ own space.
C. They are very patient and polite.
D. They serve customers with heart.
39. The underlined phrase “flag down” in the last paragraph probably means “”.
A. wave to the waiter to serve your table
B. shout to the waiter for your order
C. ask the waiter to make suggestions
D. give your praise for his service
40. The text is mainly talking about .
A. the cultural difference between the U.S. and Europe
B. the restaurant culture between the U.S. and Europe
C. the coffee culture between the U.S. and Europe
D. the social activities between the U.S. and Europe
B
The volcanic ash cloud caused great chaos (混乱) in European flying zone not seen since 9 / 11. Here is an outline of the effect of the volcanic ash cloud.
Around 17,000 flights were expected to be cancelled (取消) on Friday, with airspace closed across much of Europe. “The volcanic ash is costing airlines more than USD$200 million a day,” air industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) pointed out. Passengers had to choose other ways for their travels. The Eurostar, which runs trains between London and the European continent, said trains were operating at full capacity and it might offer additional trains if necessary. London taxi firm Addision Lee said it had taken requests for journeys to Paris, Milan,
Zurich and Salzburg in Austria.
Airlines are expected to get little help from insurance firms. Most airlines are neither insured against cancellations nor business disruption (扰乱) at airports. Insurer Munich Re said i t could offer cancellation insurance to airlines if necessary. “Up to now there has not been demand in the market,” said a spokeswoman. “Maybe that will change now.”
The World Health Organization warns the dust could cause problems for those with breathing difficulties. A Scottish expert said that the volcanic ash, with its tiny sharp edges, is a big harm done to health when inhaled in the lungs.
Volcanic ash is not all harmful, though. Not just a natural disaster, the falling ash from volcanic eruptions enriches the soil in the surrounding areas, making it very rich.
41. The volcanic ash had the biggest ill effect on . 41--45 DADBC
A. the insurance firms
B. the agriculture
C. the health of patients
D. the air transport
42. It can be inferred from the text that due to the volcanic ash, the Eurostar .
A. got an unexpected benefit
B. would get fewer passengers than usual
C. got a good chance to prove its safety
D. would win the competition with the airlines
43. Why are the airlines expected to get little help from insurance firms?
A. Because the insurance firms had nothing to do with the volcanic ash.
B. Because the insurance firms cannot afford the cost.
C. Because cancellation insurance hadn’t been offered to airlines.
D. Because no airlines insured themselves against the cancellation.
44. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The volcanic ash cloud caused great chaos in European flying zone not seen since 9 / 11.
B. Around 200 flights were expected to be cancelled on Friday.
C. The Eurostar runs trains between London and the European continent.
D. Volcanic ash is not all harmful.
45. The best title of this text should be .
A. Volcanic ash, a big danger to environment
B. Health effects of Icelandic volcanic ash
C. Impact of volcanic ash on Europe
D. The great harm of the volcanic ash
C
In England one night a year comes alive as colourful fireworks explode in the night sky and smoke from giant bonfires (篝火) floats across the land. All the noise and fires are made to remember the country’s greatest traitor (叛国者), named Guy Fawkes.
It is called Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night and is held on November 5. Across the country parties are held where people light big fires. Often they throw models of Guy Fawkes on to the fire. Fireworks are also an important part of the evening, with many local governments holding big displays.
This tradition was started after an attempt was made to blow up Parliament and murder the king
in 1605. Guy Fawkes was found in a room under the Houses of Parliament in London with a large amount of gunpowder.
He was immediately arrested and later tried in court and killed. Over a period of months other people in the “gunpowder plot” were discovered and killed too.
Fawkes and his friends were very angry because of a law that said they could not follow their religion. They were Catholic (天主教徒) at a time when the king, James I, and most people in England were Protestant (新教徒) and violently opposed to them.
On the night the people found out the king had be en saved and the traitor caught, they lit fires in celebration. This has become a tradition continued to this day.
46. On Bonfire Night, people light big fires to Guy Fawkes. 46--50 BACAA
A. warm
B. burn
C. thank
D. bless
47. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Guy Fawkes was killed?
A. He sold a large amount of gunpowder.
B. He attempted to blow up Parliament.
C. He attempted to murder the king.
D. He encouraged his friends to fight against the government.
48. Why did Fawkes want to turn against his government?
A. Because he wanted to be the king.
B. Because most people in England were Catholic.
C. Because he thought the king robbed him of the right to follow his religion.
D. Because the king wanted to kill him.
49. This passage tells us the of Bonfire Night.
A. birth
B. celebration
C. ceremony
D. end
50. What is the best title of the passage?
A. History celebrated with fire
B. Guy Fawkes, a traitor
C. James I, a murdered king
D. Bonfire Night, a certain Christmas
D
Have you ever played the game Telephone? You sit in a circle with a group of people and one person whispers a phrase to the person next to him or her. Then, each person keeps whispering the phrase around the circle until it reaches the last person, who repeats the whispered statement out loud. What started out as “Pizza tastes great” can end up as “Pete’s a great ape!” It’s funny to laugh at how twisted the sentence became as it got passed around. Gossip can work the same way, but it’s not so funny. In fact, it can be very hurtful.
When you say mean things, tell stories that you’re not sure are true, or let out information you know is supposed to remain private, you’re spreading gossip. What if you saw funny Jake go into the principal’s office and you started wondering if he was in trouble. There’s nothing wrong with wondering that, but what if you started telling other people you think Jake’s in big trouble. You really don’t know why he was in the principal’s office, right?
But before you know it, everyone is talking about how Jake is in trouble and imagining why. Maybe he put his rubber snake in the teacher’s desk, someone says. Maybe he hit a kid who didn’t laugh at one of his jokes, another person suggests. Jake doesn’t come back to class for a long time, but when he does, everyone wants to know what happened in the principal’s office. Jake might be a little angry or confused about all the questions, especially when he explains, “I went to the principal’s office because my mom was there to take me to a doctor appointment.”
That’s how rumors work. They start small and often blow up into something different from the truth.
51. The main purpose of the passage is to tell us . 51--55 CDDAB
A. a very interesting game
B. what gossip is
C. the harm of gossip
D. the relation between gossip and rumors
52. The first paragraph is written to .
A. give an example of gossiping
B. show how the game Telephone is played
C. discuss the difference between a game and gossip
D. show how gossip works
53. Jake’s example is to show that gossip can start when you.
A. say bad things about somebody
B. let out private information about somebody
C. are curious about what somebody is doing
D. tell something you are not sure about
54. We can infer from the third paragraph that .
A. gossip can hurt one deeply
B. gossip can hurt no one if everyone knows the truth finally
C. gossip is always started by several causes together
D. gossip can turn into reality finally
55. The underlin ed word “twisted” in the first paragraph probably means “”.
A. being passed from one to another
B. being changed in a wrong way
C. being repeated several times
D. being corrected at last
四、书面表达(30分)
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mark发来一封电子邮件，表述了对你的家乡青岛很感兴趣。请你给他回封邮件，简单介绍以下内容：
1. 位于山东省东南部，是中国著名的旅游城市；
2. 以美丽的海景和风格多样的建筑而闻名；
3. 青岛啤酒节是亚洲最大的啤酒节。
要求：
1. 词数120左右；
2. 开头已写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mark,
I’m glad to receive your e-mail asking about Qingdao. Here is something about it.
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Mark,
I’m glad to receive your e-mail asking about Qingdao. Here is something about it.
Qingdao is one of the most famous tourist cities of China, located in the southeast of Shandong Province. The beautiful scenery and pleasant climate throughout the year make the city a good place to visit.
If you c ome to visit Qingdao, you cannot miss its beautiful seaside scenery and many different architectural styles. Also, it is well-known for its Beer Festival, the largest beer festival in Asia. At this event, you’ll see the best of China’s beer drinking culture.
With all it provides, it attracts a lot of tourists from home and abroad. If you are searching for various architecture, a walk down the beach, or even a fun day of entertainment at the Beer Festival, you will never get disappointed.
Yours,
Li Hua