【外研版选修八习题Module4】Module 4 单元质量检测四

模块过关检测四(用时120分钟满分150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节,满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1。

5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

M：Of the two houses we saw today，which one do you prefer?W:I think the white one is good，but the brick one has a bigger yard，so I like it better.1．Why does the woman like the brick house better？A．It has a bigger yard。

B．It is prettier.C．It has a prettier color.M：Richard Travel.Good morning，can I help you？W：Yes，please.I want to book a flight。

M：Certainly，madam。

Where to？W：Madrid.Madrid，Spain。

M：A flight to Madrid.When do you want to travel?W:Oh，um。

.15th January，and then I want a flight to Acapulco on 27th February，returning to London on 10th March。

2．Where is the woman at present?A．Madrid. B．Acapulco. C．London。

W：I've got a date to go out to dinner after work.If the rain stops，I'll go，but I really don’t want to go if the weather continues like this.M：I'm going out jogging when I get home if the rain stops。

模块质量测评(四)Module 4Which English(时间：90分钟满分：110分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节；满分30分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AWhen I was growing up in the 1930s, the period of the Great Depression, I didn't think of our family as poor, even though we never seemed to have money. I lived on a small farm in Pennsylvania with my parents, two elder sisters, and a younger brother. We had an old horse, a cow, a few pigs, some chickens, and a big garden. Food was not a problem. We had our own supply of milk, meat, eggs, fresh vegetables, and Momma's homemade bread.As a boy of nine, I had only a vague (模糊的) idea of what it meant to live during hard times. The weekly newspaper would carry pictures of people standing in line for bread, and the evening broadcast would tell about the huge number of jobless people and their hardships. But these reports referred to people in the cities, and we lived in the country. We never went to bed hungry, and we didn't stand in line for bread.Although my father was fortunate to have a job at the feed mill (饲料加工厂), eighteen dollars a week was only enough to pay the electric bill and to buy necessities. Momma earned a few dollars baking pies and bread.To make nightclothes, Momma used the cotton bags in which the food for our chickens came. It wasn't until years later when my high-school class went on an overnight trip that I got my first store-bought nightwear.When a piece of clothing was worn out, it wasn't thrown away. First,all the buttons were removed, grouped by size and colour, and put in cans or glass jars. Then the clothing was examined, and the best parts were saved for making rugs (地毯). Almost nothing in our house was thrown away.Although we tend to think of recycling as something fairly new, in the 1930s it was par t of everyday life. “Waste not, want not” was a familiar and often repeated phrase during those Depression years.语篇解读本文是记叙文。

外研版八年级英语下M o d u l e4检测题含答案解析Module 4 检测题(时间：60分钟；满分：100分)一、听力部分（15分）（一）听句子，选出你所听到的单词。

（每个句子读一遍）1.A.creative B.active C.activity2.A.member B.number C.captainanize anized anization4.A.suggest B.suggestion C.suggestions5.A.headache B.toothache C.stomachache （二）听对话，选择最佳答案。

（对话读两遍）6.Who isn’t feeling well?A.The doctor.B.The mother.C.The son.7.How long has the boy been like this?A.For two days.B.For a week.C.For three days.8.Did the boy have a fever?A.Yes,he did.B.No,he didn’t.C.We don’t know.9.The doctor thinks .A.the boy’s il lness is seriousB.the boy has to stay in the hospitalC.maybe the boy has caught the flu10.What should the boy do?A.Stay at home and have a rest.B.Take more exercise.C.Take some medicine and drink a lot of water.（三）听句子，填单词。

（每个句子读两遍）11.It’s very for the children to play on the road.12.I get exercise by for a long walk every day.13. weak after a long illness, I decided to take exercise.14.Your temperature is than usual.15.You should do more exercise, such as .二、单项填空（15分）16.— have you been like this?—Since Friday.A.How soonB.How oftenC.How longD.How many times17.My brother spends time in front of the computer.A.too muchB.much tooC.too manyD.many too18.It’s necessary exer cise every day.A.takeB.takesC.to takeD.taking19.Some animals are in .We must protect them.A.dangerB.dangerousC.dangersD.dangerously20.In the last few years,the old man many trees on the hill.A.plantsB.plantedC.has plantedD.planting21.Why not him some advice?A.giveB.to giveC.givesD.gave22.The girl is afraid of dark,so she always sleeps with the light .A.openB.onC.closedD.off23.—How long may I this book?—About two weeks.A.borrowB.lendC.buyD.keep24.The more exercise you take, you will be.A.healthB.healthierC.the more healthyD.the healthier25.I don’t know how healthy.A.can I keepB.do I keepC.keepD.to keep26.Please the radio;I want to study for my Chinese test.A.turn onB.turn offC.turn upD.turn down27.—How do you learn English?—I learn English reading English books.A.inB.toC.byD.at28.South Africa (南非） is a country.A.developingB.developedC.developD.development29.We should prevent the wind the earth.A.blowB.blowedC.to blowD.blowing30.My brother has the army for three years.A.joinedB.taken part inC.joined inD.been in三、完形填空（15分）When Jeff was young，he had always been thin and strong. Now Jeff was forty，and he was fat and his muscles（肌肉）were very 31 ．He did not wish to get fatter and softer every year. One day one of his friends said to him，“Do you want to be thinner，Jeff?”“ 32 ，I do，”Jeff answered.“Well，stop going to your office 33 car，and get a bicycle.”Jeff had not ridden a bicycle for many years.“It is very hard to learn to ride a bicycle again at your 34 ，”his wife said.In 35 ，it was not too hard for Jeff to ride a bicycle again. He usually sat in his living room and read the newspaper in the evening. But now he 36 riding his bicycle every evening. He hoped that it would help him to get 37 ，and he also got a lot of pleasure from it.He found some little roads which were not really very narrow but were not 38 enough for cars，and there he got away from the noises of the city，which were becoming too 39 for him.Then he began to go to his office on his bicycle. Sometimes all the cars stopped at a red light，but he could pass them to the 40 ，because his bicycle was narrow. So he was very happy.31.A.soft B.hard C.sweetD.smooth32.A.No longer B.At once C.At all D.Of course33.A.in B.through C.byD.on34.A.body B.age C.wish D.leg35.A.fact B.short C.silence D.place36.A.liked B.enjoyed C.practiced D.hated37.A.better B.thinner C.weaker D.fatter38.A.high B.narrow C.wide D.tall39.A.few B.many C.muchD.little40.A.front B.end C.head D.middle四、阅读理解（20分）A根据短文内容判断正误，正确的用“T”表示，错误的用“F”表示。

根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出该单词的正确形式。

1.It’s estimated that there are 1,000,000 c________ in our province who will takethe college entrance examinations this year.2.As everybody knows, our country, China, is a s________ country.3.Following the r________ of the music, the little boy danced happily.4.The doctor was in a d_________ whether he should tell the patient the truth.5.He spent a lot of time c_______ books according to their authors.6.It’s unfair that you think he has ________ (偏见) against you on this matter.7.He is considered as a ________ (有潜力的) student, though he is not a good onenow.8.Nobody can understand what he said just now, because it was ________ (含糊不清的).9.It’s said that their _________ (祖先) came from Ireland.10.I spilt you coffee. Sorry—that was _________ (笨手笨脚的) of me.请根据括号中的提示翻译下列句子。

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外研高二Book 8 Module4 试题第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. It’s reported that in the car bomb attack 25 victims died _____, and nearly 100 are still receiving treatment in hospital.A. graduallyB. punctuallyC. instantlyD. formally2. Jenny was very sad over the photos she had shot in Disneyland, ____ this was a memory she especially treasured.A. whenB. whereC. asD. unless3. Some people go back for their education to _____ another degree to impress the society.A. acquireB. presentC. applyD. convey4. —Sorry, mom. I’ve broken the glass.—It doesn’t matter. You’re not hurt and that ____.A. worksB. countsC. caresD. does5. Some teenagers find the temptation to play online games too hard to ____.A. rejectB. standC. confrontD. resist6. I don’t like to go to her party, but the problem is how to say “no” to her without causing _____.A. conflictB. doubtC. consequenceD. offence7. If you’re traveling ____ the customs are really foreign to your own, please do as the Romans do.A. in whichB. whatC. thatD. where8. I can’t tell these two verbs apart while using them. Could you ____ them more clearly?A. clarifyB. classifyC. conveyD. contrast9. —What shall we use for power if all the gasoline runs out?—The answer must _____ finding alternative resources.A. do withB. lie inC. turn toD. live on10. My parents expect too much _____ me but I occasionally let them ____.A. from; downB. from; offC. of; downD. of; off31. Though not having seen any, Molly is firmly ____ of the possibility of life on other planets.A. consciousB. awareC. convincedD. curious12. As a rule, we need parental _____ before allowing students to go on field trips.A. approvalB. assistanceC. remarkD. inspiration13. —You’re the last one to arrive at the party.—Sorry. ____.A. You can’t be seriousB. I got held up at workC. Y ou’ve got it rightD. I managed somehow14. —Haven’t you moved in?—No, because the smell of the paint hasn’t ____ yet.A. gone awayB. cleared upC. given outD. got away15. With so much work _____ every day, I find it hard to get down ____ some reading.A. to do; to doB. done; to doingC. done; to doD. to do; to doing第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）There is a beautiful story about a child playing with a vase his mother had left on the table for a few moments. When the mother turned 16 the sound of her son’s crying she saw that his 17 was in the vase and was apparently stuck. She 18 to help him and pulled and pulled until the child cried out 19 . But the hand was stuck fast. How would they get it out? The father suggested 20 the vase but it was quite valuable and the child’s hand might be cut in the 21 . Yet he knew that if all else 22 there would be no other alternative.So he said to the boy, “Now, let’s make one more 23 . Open your hand and stretch your 24 out straight, as I’m doing, and then pull!” “25 Dad,” said the boy, “if I do that I’ll 26 my penny!”The boy had had a coin in his hand 27 and was holding it 28 in his tight little fist. And he wasn’t 29 to open his hand and lose it. But 30 he opened his hand it came out of the vase easily.The father said to the boy, “What are you holding onto so tightly as to hinder (阻碍) your walk with God? That vase can be 31 to the entrance to the Kingdom of God. It is narrow yet quite 32 to pass in, but first you must open your hand to God and 33 earthly（世俗的）things to fall. If we keep our fists 34 and hold fast to what we have and keep it for ourselves, we will be unable to 35 hold of the hand of God. Open your hand to the hand of God and you will see great things take place.”16. A. in B. at C. from D. on17. A. foot B. hair C. hand D. head18. A. tried B. refused C. completed D. separated19. A. in fun B. in general C. with fear D. in pain20. A. abandoning B. selling C. burning D. breaking21. A. time B. state C. process D. record22. A. failed B. lost C. impressed D. tried23. A. chance B. choice C. try D. force24. A. lip B. fingers C. nails D. thumb25. A. But B. And C. Though D. When26. A. touch B. hit C. employ D. lose27. A. all the time B. in time C. at one time D. for some time28. A. apparently B. securely C. stupidly D. normally29. A. hesitated B. accepted C. excited D. prepared30. A. yet B. since C. once D. although31. A. seemed B. compared C. looked D. related32. A. difficult B. safe C. easy D. quiet33. A. allow B. admit C. forbid D. make34. A. open B. urgent C. closed D. intended35. A. bring B. take C. have D. come第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ALONDON (Reuters)—Italy is known for noodles and theories suggest they may have originated in the Middle East, but scientists said last Wednes day that the world’s oldest known noodles, dating back 4,000 years, were made in China.Houyuan Lu of the Chinese Academy of Science in Beijing and his fellow workers found the ancient noodles kept in an overturned (颠倒的), sealed bowl at an archaeological site near the Yellow River in northwestern China.“Our discovery indicates that noodles were first produced in China about 4,000 years ago,” Lu said in an interview.Until the discovery was reported in the science journal Nature, the oldest written account of noodles was in a book written during the East Han Dynasty in China sometime between 25 and 220.But there have been other suggestions that noodles were first made in the Middle East and introduced to Italy by the Arabs during the Middle Ages.The newly unearthed yellow noodles are very thin, delicate and 50 cm in length. The scientists think a large earthquake and flooding probably destroyed the ancient settlement where they were discovered.Unlike modern Chinese noodles and Italian pasta (意大利面食) that are made mostly of wheat, the 4,000-year-old variety consisted of millet（黍）which is native to China.Wheat was not introduced from central and western Asia to northwestern China until about 5,000 years ago. “Archaeological evidence suggests that even though wheat was present in northwestern China 4,500 to 5,000 years ago, it was not commonly grown until much later,” Lu said.36. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. World’s earliest noodles found in ChinaB. The origin o f Chinese noodlesC. The difference between Chinese noodles and Italian noodlesD. The history of Chinese noodles37. Until the discovery, it was generally believed that ____.A. the world’s oldest known noodles were made in ChinaB. the world’s oldest kno wn noodles were made in ItalyC. the world’s oldest known noodles were made in the Middle EastD. the world’s oldest known noodles were made in the East Han Dynasty38. According to the discovery, noodles were first made in China ____.A. 5,000 years agoB. between 25 and 220C. around 2,000 BCD. during the Middle Ages39. Which can be used as the evidence that world’s oldest noodles came from China?A. Chinese noodles are made mostly of wheat.B. Italian pasta is made mostly of millet.C. The unearthed noodles were made of millet which is native to China.D. Wheat was not commonly grown in China until about 5,000 years ago.40. We might see this passage in ____.A. an essayB. an advertisementC. a newspaperD. a magazineBCharlotte Thun-Hohenstein, 17, says that she is not yet ready to decide whether to choose a science or an arts subject when she goes to university.She is taking A levels in chemistry, maths, Latin and history, and would love to continue studying as many of them as possible at degree level.Charlotte, who attends St Paul’s Girls’School in Hammersmith, West London, is applying only to universities in the United States because they offer a broader curriculum (课程) and do notforce students to specialise until after the first year. She has applied to seven American universities, including Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Georgetown.She said: “I want to go to the US because I don’t know what to study. I enjoy both arts and sciences. The US is much broader. They encourage you to take many courses and you end up choosing a major. In the first year you explore what interests you.”“I’m not applying to any British universities. I want to go to the US because of the breadth of study and also the extracurricular（课外的）life.”“I love singing, music in general, and community service. My friend and I have set up a choir at a local primary school, and we lead discussions on moral issues and organize creative activities for the lower school. I play the piano in a swing band and sing in school productions.”“I think there is more on offer in the US and the opportunities are more diverse.”“There is still a huge difference in the US and British fees, but I’m very lucky I don’t have to worry about that. The US universities do have incredibly extensive financial support for those who need it.”“I hope that there’s a strong international community wherever I end up studying.”41. In the passage, Charlotte Thun-Hohenstein mainly talks about ____.A. her puzzle in choosing subjects at collegeB. why she chooses to study in an American universityC. the difference between British and American educationD. her favorite subjects at middle school42. In Britain, university students ____.A. have to choose a specialized subject in the first yearB. are allowed to choose any subject they likeC. can choose their favorite subject in the second yearD. are only allowed to study a certain subject all through the college years43. Charlotte Thun-Hohenstein wants to study in an American university mainly because ____.A. she wants to learn more advanced technologyB. she can get extensive financial supportC. she can find her real interest in the first yearD. she can meet more international students44. Charlotte Thun-Hohenstein has to ____ if she wants to study in an American university.A. pay higher feesB. do more community serviceC. drop some of her interestsD. adapt herself to a diverse life45. It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte Thun-Hohenstein _____.A. has strong ambitionB. has no idea of her ownC. has unrealistic expectationD. has broad interestsCPresident Bush may talk about a mission (使命) to Mars, but Bruce Jones is betting there is still a healthy thirst for exploration into underwater worlds on our own planet.Jones, who has spent 17 years designing and selling submarines (潜水艇) for private use, has $40 million invested to build a luxurious (奢侈的) hotel.Unlike the Jules Undersea Lodge—the only undersea hotel now in existence—guests at the Poseidon won’t need to put on a wet suit and dive to their rooms. They also won’t need to worry about changing pressure levels since the hotel will be maintained at above-surface pressure.Instead, they can go to their $1,500-a-night underwater rooms by lift.“I thin k there are a great number of people who would be interested,” said Jones, “including anyone who is looking for a different experience.”It sounds impressive, but will it happen? It’s hard to say, considering Jones’ project is only one of the latest great ideas to expand real estate under the sea.His company features luxurious submarines ranging in price from $1 million to $80 million. Having been in the business for a while, Jones claims he has a realistic sense of what it takes to start an underwater business project. As he says, when it comes to meeting regulations for his submarine fleet, “The paperwork ends up weighing as much as the submarine.”For his part, Craig Cooper, the operations director for the Aquarius research station, hopes at least one of the latest project proposals comes to fruition. “By now I envisioned we’d have entire underwater cities. It’s about time some of these visions (想像) became reality,” Cooper said.46. Why does the writer mention President Bush in the first paragraph?A. It was he who first suggested the underwater exploration.B. The writer stressed the exploration into underwater worlds can win support from Bush.C. The president’s talk is to bring in the story of the underwater hotel.D. The writer wants to compare missions to Mars with underwater hotels.47. This passage is mainly about ____.A. the plan to build a luxurious hotel under the seaB. Jones’ plan to build underwater citiesC. the conditions of the luxurious hotelD. the greatest underwater project in history48. Which of the following statements about Jones’ underwater hotel is NOT mentioned?A. The pressure will be kept in the hotel as high as that on the ground.B. The hotel will be equipped with lift so that guests need no wet suits.C. Every room will cost guests at least $ 1,500 per night.D. Jones’ underwater hotel will be as expensive as the Jules Lodge.49. The underlined word “envisioned” in the last paragraph means “____”.A. supposedB. dreamedC. predictedD. wished50. From the passage we can see ____.A. the hotel has already been in useB. the hotel will be the largest oneC. it is easy to build the underwater hotelD. Jones is optimistic about the hotelDCalifornia ground squirrels and rock squirrels chew up rattlesnake (响尾蛇) skin and spread it on their fur to mask their scent (气味) from snakes, according to a new study by researchers at UC Davis.Barbara Clucas, a graduate student in animal behavior at UC Davis, observed ground squirrels and rock squirrels applying snake scent to themselves by picking up pieces of shed (被脱下的) snakeskin, chewing it and then licking their fur.Adult female squirrels and juveniles (少年) apply snake scent more often than adult males, which are less likely to be attacked by snakes, Clucas said. The scent probably helps to mask the squirrel’s own scent, especially when the animals are asleep in their burrows（洞穴）at night, or to persuade a snake that another snake is in the burrow.The squirrels are not limited to the use of shed snake skins, said Donald Owings, a professor of psychology at UC Davis who is Clucas’ adviser and an author on the paper. They also pick up snake scent from soil and other surfaces on which snakes have been resting, and use that to apply scent.Snake-scent application is one of a remarkable package of defenses that squirrels use against rattlesnakes, Owings said. In earlier work, Owings’ lab has found that squirrels can heat up their tails to send a warning signal to rattlesnakes, which can “see” in the infrared rays（红外线）and judge how dangerous a particular snake is, based on the sound of its rattle. In addition, work by Owings’colleague, psychology professor Richard Coss, has shown that these squirrels have developed resistance to snake venom（毒液）.“It’s a nice example of the opportunism of animals,” Owings said. “They’re turning the tables on the snake.”51. The two kinds of California squirrels mentioned in the passage apply snake scent to ____.A. make themselves poisonous to snakesB. frighten snakes awayC. develop resistance to snake venomD. cover up their own smell52. Adult female squirrels and juveniles apply snake scent more often because ____.A. they are more likely to be caught and eaten by snakesB. they have a stronger body smell themselvesC. they spend more time sleeping in their burrowsD. they are can be seen more easily by snakes53. What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?A. Other findings on squirrels by Owings’ colleague.B. Other means of defenses that squirrels use against rattlesnakes.C. The most effective defense squirrels use against rattlesnakes.D. Examples of the opportunism of animals.54. According to Owings, squirrels heat up their tails to ____.A. cheat a snakeB. send off infrared raysC. warn the snakeD. give other squirrels warning signals55. The passage implies that a snake traces squirrels mainly by their ____.A. heatB. scentC. figuresD. shadows第三部分书面表达（共两节，满分25分）第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Every year there seems to be a certain craze which sweeps across Britain, whether through clever marketing or competition pressure, so that practically every child in the country wants the same thing for Christmas.Of course, with thousands of parents trying to make their children’s Christmas, it’s quite easy for the most popular presents to get sold out before __________. This leads parents to go to extraordinary lengths to find the desired gift.In past years, the most favoured toys have included Tracy Island, from the TV series Thunderbirds, and Buzz Lightyear, from t he film Toy Story. These years’ must-have present is the Nintendo Wii, an indication that British children are becoming more and more technologically knowledgeable. Other presents which are expected to top Christmas wish-lists this year are several toys related toTV programmes, such as popular science-fiction series Doctor Who, and pre-school sensation In the Night Garden, as well as the main character from the movie Transformers.As parents desperately (不顾一切地) search shops and online retailers for the gifts their children want, some people are making money from it. Those who predicted the trends (趋势) bought some of the top presents earlier in the year, and can now sell them for great profits on online auction (拍卖) websites.Special websites have been set up to inform parents as soon as a certain item becomes available anywhere. But with so many people signing up it’ll still be a race against time to buy the toys before they are sold out again.Some children will unavoidably be disappointed on Christmas morning, but let’s hope that the chocolates, Christmas dinner and the many other presents will make up for it.76. What’s the best title for the passage? (within 10 words)77. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?As a result, parents will try their best to get what their child want for Christmas.78. Please fill the blank in Para. 2 with proper words or phrases. (within 10 words)79. For what reason will some children be disappointed on Christmas morning? (within 10 words)80. Please translate the underlined sentence in Para.6 into Chinese.第二节写作（满分15分）【写作要求】众所周知，树林一直都是人类生存的朋友和依靠。

Module 4 单元质量检测(四)(时间：100分钟满分：120分本卷共4页)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AEvery Australian Should SwimSwimming Australia is a strong advocate (主张者) of the importance of learning to swim. Every Australian should be taught good swimming skills in a safe and friendly environment. Swimming skills, particularly among children, are important to every individual's safety and overall motor skill development.As a sport, swimming benefits people of all ages and abilities. We hope you develop a passion for swimming and enjoy a long and good relationship with your local swimming club. Before joining a swimming club, children may take swimming lessons through their schools, at the local pools or a private swimming school. When singling_out a learn­to­swim provider, it is recommended to look for a swimming school registered with Swim Australia or AUSTSWIM.Swimming Australia is proud to provide free copies of Learning to Swim Is Just the Beginning to swimming schools. The DVD will add value to your program and is a great give­away for new clients. The DVD promotes the benefits of swimming for parents and children with a focus on the importance of water safety and the great work that learn­to­swim centres are doing to teach people how to swim. The DVD emphasizes how learning to swim is just the beginning of what can develop into a lifelong love of swimming.Launched in 1997 by the Federal Minister for Sport and Recreation, Swimming Australia's mission is to develop “learn to swim” in Aust ralia to its full potential, resulting in all Australians learning to swim and gaining water safety knowledge through safe and enjoyable swimming lessons.For more information, including Course Enrolment details, visit Swim Australia's website.1. What doe s the underlined part “singling out” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Choosing.B. Comparing.C. Suggesting.D. Replacing.2. What do we know about the DVD provided by Swimming Australia?A. Only new clients can receive it.B. It provides various swimming skills.C. It tells about how swimming is beneficial.D. It mainly shows information of learn­to­swim centres.3. Swimming Australia aims to ________.A. help people reach their full potentialsB. spread water safety knowledge worldwideC. make swimming a popular sport in AustraliaD. provide safe and enjoyable swimming lessonsBI started to learn English from the first grade. That year I was six. In class I learned basic phrases for greeting and describing objects. I don't have much memory for the first year of English learning. The only thing that I still remember is reading vocabulary list. A classmate of mine who was good at English would lead the whole class to read the list. One of the new wo rds that I learned that year was “earth”. “The earth orbits the sun，” he said in Chinese. Every time we came to the word “earth”，he would repeat that sentence. I was secretly admiring him because he knew the earth orbits the sun.My family moved when I was in my second grade, and I transferred (转学) to a private school. My English class continued. Luckily I could use the same series of text books.I stayed in the same private school for my junior high school, which is from the 7th to the 9th grade. In junior high school, I hardly felt my English skill improved because the first English class here was still titled “Good Morning” and the content was still basic greetings.Following was one year of high school life: a_different_school,_the_same_story.Then my family moved again, and I began to really use English. We came to America.I attended a couple years of high school, and now I'm in college. I learn to write essays and start to read books in English. I can see my progress. However, I still have a lot of space to improve. In writing, the flow between sentences isn't good and I'm stillusing basic words. In speaking, maybe because I hang out with Chinese speaking friends too much, it takes me time to think when telling long stories.4. In Grade One, the author admired that classmate because he ________.A. could speak two languagesB. had a very wide vocabularyC. often led the whole class to readD. knew about the earth and the sun5. How did the author most probably feel during the first English class in junior high school?A. Moved.B. Interested.C. Disappointed.D. Relaxed.6. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means in senior high school the author ________.A. didn't live a very difficult lifeB. liked her new school very muchC. learned English in a different wayD. had to learn simple English all over again7. What do we learn about the author now?A. She is looked down upon by others.B. She still isn't very fluent in English.C. She has no chance to speak Chinese now.D. She likes practicing English through telling long stories.CLearning Greek mythology is part of having a well­rounded education. Many great works of literature refer back to Greek mythology, and there is no way to properly understand what the greatest authors of all time were saying without knowing about this topic.When literature refers to another famous work of literature, this is called an allusion (暗指), and allusions are common in great literature, not only in books and plays, but in poetry. This is because the great authors thought that people who were reading their literature were educated. One of the basic building blocks of literature that the great books refer to the most is Greek mythology.Some people say that we should not study Greek mythology because it's the study of demons. Do not dismiss (对……不屑一顾) these people or consider them stupid. I have done research, and found in actual fact that the Greek gods were really referred to asdemons. But it doesn't mean we shouldn't learn Greek mythology.Even your understan ding of everyday idioms such as “You've just opened Pandora's box”，or “That's my Achilles' heel” is completely confusing if you avoid reading Greek mythology just because the Greek gods were once called demons. After all, the true study of demons is completely different from the almost comedic mistakes of the Greek gods and goddesses who often have more problems than mere mortals. Flying sandals, ogres (吃人巨妖) with one eye, and a green­faced woman with snake hair that turns you to stone are more like fairy tales than an invitation to study the dark side.What it comes down to is this: if you do not study Greek mythology, you are reducing your understanding of life as well as literature. You will not understand newspaper allusions and will appear stupid to others, who will shut their ears to you because you don't know even the basics of what everybody knows. Be educated. Gain wisdom. So don't say “no” to Greek mythology.8. What does the author want to show by mentioning great works of literature?A. They are very important to today's readers.B. Great authors like reading Greek mythology.C. Many of them are based on Greek mythology.D. Greek mythology is commonly referred to in them.9. The great authors used allusions because they ________.A. wanted to show they were well­educatedB. wanted to encourage people to read moreC. thought people would benefit from themD. thought readers could understand them10. Which of the following statements would the author agree with?A. Greek mythology is totally the study of demons.B. Many everyday idioms come from Greek mythology.C. Greek mythology is really too scary for young children.D. Learning Greek mythology means learning Greek gods' mistakes.11. What would be the best title for the text?A. Why we should study Greek mythologyB. How to get benefits from reading literatureC. How to understand allusions in literatureD. Why people want to study Greek mythologyDThe world is getting warmer, creating an extinction threat for many species. In our rapidly warming world, species have two choices: they can adapt or go extinct. A species' natural history determines its ability to adapt and its extinction risk. Here I present an overview of some of the carnivore (食肉动物) species for whom climate change presents a big challenge.The lynx (猞猁), whose numbers are low worldwide, must have young forest with diverse structure for hunting and mature forest for dens (洞窟). It can survive only by eating snowshoe hare and often starves to death when it changes prey. Given its low reproductive rate, strict habitat and food needs, the lynx has high extinction risk by 2100.The wolverine, which has experienced historical and recent widespread drops, usually feeds on the meat of dead animals. It needs year­round snow for dens and has low patience with heat. Given the rapidly dropping global level of year­round snow, even in mountainous regions, it has high extinction risk by 2100.The grizzly bear can eat over 270 different foods. However, this species needs high protein at important times. Global warming is reducing their key foods. While the grizzly bear's low reproductive rate limits its survival, its diverse diet will enable it to adapt to climate change. If it continues to be protected, it faces low extinction risk by 2100.The polar bear has low patience with heat. This polar species' primary prey is the ringed seal, which it can kill only on ice. Also, it requires a high­fat diet that only seal meat can provide. Due to its low reproductive rate and dependence on ice, the polar bear has high extinction risk by 2100.12. It's implied in Paragraph 1 that climate change ________.A. doesn't affect all species equallyB. has the biggest threat to the carnivore speciesC. can't make our world become warm rapidlyD. will have a negative influence on all species13. What do we learn about the lynx?A. It can be easily hunted by its enemies.B. It likes hunting food in mature forests.C. A female lynx can give birth to many young ones.D. It completely depends on snowshoe hare for food.14. Which of the following can be the biggest threat to the wolverine?A. Losing snowshoe hare.B. Losing snow for dens.C. Being in a very cold place.D. Being unable to hunt living animals.15. According to the text, which of the following has the lowest extinction risk?A. The lynx.B. The wolverine.C. The grizzly bear.D. The polar bear.Ⅱ.任务型阅读(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Module 4 Which English? - 单元测一、适当形式填空(单句适当形式)（共5小题；共5分）1. It took us several hours to make the old man (convince) of the safety of traveling by air.2. A certain number of tourists (complain) about the high accommodation price during the last month.3. Only by (acquire) a good knowledge of English can you do international business successfully.4. It is just three weeks since we received their (approve) to carry out the plan.5. It's wrong to (offence) the teacher.二、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)（共10小题；共10分）6. What he said is not easy to understand for he said with a strong (方言).7. Some festivals are held to honor the dead or to satisfy the (祖先).8. After a long (辩论), they finally reached an agreement.9. In recent years, the mass (媒体) are becoming more and more influential on the opinions of people.10. Credit cards have brought about a (革命) in people's spending habits.11. It is one of those (壮丽的) sights which we can never see on earth.12. The doctor's (两难处境) was whether he should tell the patient the truth.13. At that time, I found it hard to (传达) my feelings in words.14. Mr. Black (滥用) his position as Mayor to give jobs to his friends.15. I seem to remember he was present during the (冲突).三、单项选择（共15小题；共15分）16. Fortunately somebody who happened to be passing by called the fire department the firebroke out.A. hurriedlyB. quicklyC. instantlyD. shortly17. Surely it doesn't matter where the Student Union gets their money from; what is whatthey do with it.A. stressesB. appliesC. functionsD. counts18. Since the college entrance examination is drawing near, why don't you preparing for it?A. get down toB. set outC. get aboutD. set foot in19. Children feel abandoned or if they don't see their parents regularly.A. connectedB. rejectedC. supportedD. responded20. They building the new hotel because of the great cost.A. objectedB. accusedC. opposedD. avoided21. The chocolates are so attractive that I can't eating some without permission.A. resistB. persistC. insistD. assist22. The students are warned not to talk about anything to the accident that happened theother day in the school.A. relevantB. similarC. oppositeD. suitable23. --- Can I go out and play now?--- you've finished your homework.A. UntilB. Not untilC. BeforeD. If only24. They decided not to drive the cattle away they would do more damage.A. if onlyB. even thoughC. so thatD. in case25. unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former.A. BeforeB. WhereC. UnlessD. Until26. --- Won't you go shopping with your mother?--- she promises to buy me a new sweater.A. Now thatB. In caseC. IfD. Unless27. Tell your doctor with a detailed medical history he can give you the accurate treatment.A. even ifB. so thatC. in caseD. as though28. The engineers are so busy that they have no time for outdoor sports activities, they havethe interest.A. whereverB. as ifC. even ifD. whenever29. --- What should I wear to attend his wedding party?--- Dress you like.A. whatB. howeverC. whateverD. how30. --- Better get down to your homework, Tim.--- .A. You're welcomeB. Mind your own businessC. Not to mention itD. It's my pleasure四、完形填空（共20小题；共30分）People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the 31 300 years, there were so many 32 in both places that now people can easily 33 an English person from an American in the 34 he or she talks.Many old words 35 in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they 36 either a “faucet”, “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are 37 heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still 38 in England. Americans often make 39 new words or change old ones. “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and 40 in England.Also, over the last three centuries the English language has 41 thousands of new words for things that weren't 42 before. And often, American and English people used two 43 names for them. A tin can is called “tin” for short in English, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is44 all over the world, in cluding America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything45 something to do with cars, railroads, has different 46 in British and American English.But now American and British English may be 47 closer together. One thing is that 48 people can hear a large amount of American speech daily in 49 , on television, or from travelers. Because of this, Americans 50 to be influencing the British more and more. So some day, English may even be the same on both sides of the Atlantic.31. A. past B. recent C. oldest D. latest32. A. citizens B. inventions C. changes D. advances33. A. pick B. tell C. take D. judge34. A. voice B. place C. language D. way35. A. disappeared B. stayed C. returned D. formed36. A. said B. talked C. spoke D. called37. A. then B. hardly C. clearly D. still38. A. necessary B. native C. common D. lively39. A. of B. into C. up D. out40. A. another B. the other C. none D. something41. A. discovered B. added C. improved D. learned42. A. accepted B. known C. introduced D. understood43. A. new B. short C. different D. surprising44. A. produced B. made C. developed D. used45. A. having B. bringing C. getting D. making46. A. types B. names C. degrees D. parts47. A. putting B. staying C. living D. growing48. A. British B. American C. educated D. ordinary49. A. families B. buses C. movies D. newspapers50. A. need B. expect C. seem D. happen五、阅读理解（共16小题；共32分）AWelcome to Language upon Thames. This brochure has been designed to give you an overview of our Language School and the courses we offer. If you have some additional questions please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.At Language upon Thames, we feel it is important to be flexible, in order that students can decide what period of study suits them best.Small Group General English CoursesThese courses are aimed at students who wish to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and are offered at the following levels.BEGINNERSELEMENTARY (初级)PRE-INTERMEDIATEUPPER-INTERMEDIATEStudying one of the above courses will enable you to use English more confidently and competently on a daily basis.Try our free online test to see which level you are at—CLICK HERE.Exam CoursesThese courses are aimed at students who wish to gain academic qualifications in English and are offered at the following levels.University of Cambridge exams:ADVANCED 1—FCE (First certificate)ADVANCED 2—CAE (Advanced)ADVANCED 3—CPE (Proficiency)Studying one of the above courses will enable you to continue your education or enter university in this country. (Students wishing to gain admission to a British university are normally required to have the Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.)Speaking, Listening & PronunciationThis course builds on communicative confidence and competence and is aimed at students who wish to develop the important skills of speaking and listening.Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation, with activities designed to meet the needs of students of different nationalities, who need to focus on different areas.CLICK HERE to register for a General English course.Other LanguagesAt Language upon Thames we offer a wide range of cafeterias, restaurants, shops and bars. Most importantly, we have foreign language classes of French, Japanese, German, Spanish and Italian during the day, evening or on a one--to--one basis.51. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. English courses.B. Ways to improve students' English.C. The best way to improve your skills.D. The importance of English.52. If you attend Exam Courses, you will .A. use English as fluently as a native speakerB. deal with everyday English wellC. have better pronunciation of EnglishD. be able to continue your education or enter university in this country53. Judging from the description, we can tell that this passage must be taken from .A. a newspaperB. a magazineC. the InternetD. a guidebook54. The following statements are true EXCEPT .A. only Englishmen can attend the coursesB. the courses are designed for learners of different levelsC. one can learn French even in the eveningD. Language upon Thames is a school aimed to offer help with language learningB“Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence. When I firs t read this sentence from an American friend's email, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinese.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with a ruled English grammar and structure. Later on, after being told it's a standard American greeting. I was too thrilled to believe her. Her words couldn't convince me at all. So I did a research on Google. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see". This sentence has been widely used in emails, letters, movies, newspapers or any other places. Though sort of informal, it is part of the language that American use daily. However, if you type this expression in Microsoft Word, it will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood movie-makers successfully created a famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. De tective Chan likes to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. “Long time no see” was his trademark. Soon after Charlie Chan, “Long time no see” became a popular phrase in the real world with thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars refer to America as a huge pot of stew(混杂物). All kinds of culture are mixed and they change the color and taste of each other. American Chinese, though a minority ethnic group in the United States, is also contributing some changes to the stew! Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed stew.You can have some other examples than adoptions from Chinese, such as pizza form Italian, susi from Japanese. There is a long list! Americans don't just simply borrow something from others. They will modify it and make it their own, so you wouldn't be surprised to find a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant. Since Americans appreciate Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future.55. The writer himself felt surprised at .A. reading “Long time no see”B. knowing the expression is standard American EnglishC. seeing the literal translation of the expressionD. finding out all the Americans use the expression daily56. The word “trademark” underlined probably means .A. design of a manufacture's goodsB. Confucius' s wordsC. Charlie Chan's creationD. representative of Charlie Chan57. According to the passage, it can be inferred that .A. detective like the expression “Long time no see”B. Hollywood made “Long time no see” popularC. the huge pot of stew greatly affects all kinds of languagesD. all kinds of culture can be changed in the huge pot of stew58. Which of the following is Not true?A. Informal language sometimes doesn't go with grammar and structure.B. Language in Microsoft system is ruled by grammar and structure.C. “Long time no see” has been used in at least four media mentioned in the passage.D. There are four languages mentioned to be adopted in the American stew.CPeople in Hong Kong speak a rich mixture of languages. Hong Kong was a British colony for more than 156 years before it was returned to Chinese control in 1997. English was the only official language until 1994.Most people in Hong Kong today speak Cantonese, but Mandarin and other dialects also are heard, and English as the British used is still widely spoken and taught here. Now however, many people are choosing to learn English as it is spoken in the United States.Victor Chan, for example, has children who attend school called Nature EQ on Saturday and Sunday, and they are learning to say words the American way. Mr. Chan says he wants his sons to learn American English, because he plans to send them to the United States for further study.Nature EQ is one of a growing number of schools in Hong Kong that offer American English classes. Frankie Ng opened the school 17 years ago, at that time, he had only 40 students. Today, the school has 350 students, and it does not have space for any more.Mr. Ng says American English is clear and defined, he says it is easy to teach and easily understood. That, however, is not the main concern of the children.Public schools in the former British colony still teach mostly British English. But the number of private language schools teaching American English is growing.In Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O district, for example, the "American English Workshop school" had 20 students a week when it opened one year ago. Today, it has more than 180 each week.Some observers say American English is becoming the language of international business. Increased contact with American culture, like movies, television programs, computer games and the Internet is spreading American expressions and accents in areas other than business.But for now, people hearing English in the streets of Hong Kong are mainly hearing traditional British English."We can understand both, but for what we speak, we speak with the British accent," said one local woman."The British is better I think," commented a local man.59. Which of the following is TRUE about the language spoken in Hong Kong?A. English is still the only official language now.B. British English is still widely spoken and taught at present.C. Most people are learning American English now.D. All people in Hong Kong can speak Cantonese.60. What can we learn from the examples shown in this passage?A. Views are different on American English.B. Not all people like American English.C. American English is becoming more popular.D. American English is better than British English.61. What does the underlined word "it" refer to?A. British English.B. American English.C. American English Workshop school.D. Hong Kong.62. What can we infer from the passage?A. American English and British English will go hand in hand in the future.B. American English will be more popular than British English.C. British accent is clear and easy to study.D. Local people can't understand both of the two kinds of English.DWhile there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two varieties that are the most common. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is "correct". However, there are certainly preferences in use. The most important rule of thumb is to try to be consistent in your usage. If you decide that you want to use American English spellings then you should be consistent in your spelling (i.e. The colour of the orange is also its flavour—color is American spelling and flavour is British), this is of course not always easy—or possible. The following guide is meant to point out the principal differences between these two varieties of English.In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. For example, I've lost my key. Can you help me look for it? In American English the following is also possible: I lost my key. Can you help me look for it? In British English the above would be considered incorrect. However, both forms are generally accepted in standard American English. Other differences involving the use of the present perfect in British English and simple past in American English include already, just and yet.British English: I've just had lunch./I've already seen that film./Have you finished your homework yet?American English: I just had lunch. Or I've just had lunch./I've already seen that film. Or I already saw that film./Have you finished your homework yet? Or did you finish your homework yet?There are two forms to express possession in English. Have or have got:Do you have a car?/Have you got a car?He hasn't got any friends./He doesn't have any friends.She has a beautiful new home./She's got a beautiful new home.While both forms are correct (and accepted in both British and American English), "have got (have you got, he hasn't got, etc.)" is generally the preferred form in British English while most speakers of American English employ the "have (do you have, he doesn't have etc.)".63. What is the main purpose of author's example "The colour of the orange is also its flavour" (in Paragraph 1)?A. To try to be consistent in your usage.B. To use American English spellings.C. To point out the principal differences.D. To express preferences in English.64. What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2?A. Learning of new words.B. Differences of new words.C. Importance of the present perfect.D. Use of the present perfect.65. Which are the forms to express possession in English?A. Have or have got.B. Have you got or he hasn't got.C. Do you have or he doesn't have.D. Have or do have.66. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. American and British English are the two varieties of the least common.B. An action that has occurred in the recent past is the present perfect.C. In British English "I lost my key. Can you help me look for it?" is wrong.D. Most speakers of American English always prefer to use the "have got". 答案一、适当形式填空(单句适当形式)1. convinced2. have been complaining3. acquiring4. approval5. offend二、单词拼写(根据中文提示拼写单词)6. dialect7. ancestors8. debate9. media10. revolution11. splendid12. dilemma13. convey14. abused15. conflict三、单项选择16. C 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. A 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. B四、完形填空31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. D 37. D 38. C 39. C 40. A 41. B 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A46. B 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. C五、阅读理解51. A 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. B 56. D 57. B 58. C 59. B 60. C 61. C 62. A 63. A 64. D 65. A 66. C。

Modules3-4（外研版选修8）含解析Ⅰ.单词拼写1.Generally,our parents will meet all our ________ (要求).2.Though small,the country is ________ (充裕的)in natural resources.3.The arrival of the Internet has ________ (改变) people’s lives.4.It is the little things that ________（起作用）.5.They ________ (讨论) whether to raise the price of school meals.6.We should try our best to ________ (战胜) the difficulties.7.I ________ (反对) your suggestion.8.I am ________ (确信的) that he is an excellent student.9.The newspaper ________ (收回) the remarks the next day.10.On seeing me, he began to ________ (抱怨) about the bad condition here.Ⅱ. 单项填空1.—Brad was Jane’s younger brother!—________.He reminded me so much of Jane!A.No doubtB.Above allC.No wonderD.Of course2.［2012牡丹江模拟］______ every member has arrived,let’s get down to ______ the plan for the next five years.A.Now that; work outB.Because; work outC.Since; working outD.For; working out3.［2012临沂模拟］—Peter told me he wanted to come with us.Is it OK for you?—I don’t mind ________ he pays for his meals.A.as far asB.as long asC.as well asD.as soon as4.［2012保定模拟］— Did________get through the test?— No, ________.A few failed.A.everybody; not allB.everybody; noneC.anybody; not allD.anybody; no one5.［2012长春模拟］The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to________.A.make it outB.make it offC.make it upD.make it over6.［2012荆州模拟］I didn’t want to drive all the way to New York by myself,so I________ Anna,my best friend of ten years,to ride with me.A.convincedB.consultedC.adoptedD.admitted7. ________the recent bad weather,the project is several weeks behind schedule.A.Apart fromB.Owing toC.Instead ofD.But for8.They have________ the old train station into a science museum.A.transportedB.transmittedC.transplantedD.transformed9.［2012成都模拟］China,one of the largest countries in the world,which used to ________resources,is facing the problem of resource shortage.ck ofB.be abundant inC.be covered withD.being full of10.The two sides debated________each other________who was the better for a whole day.A.to; toB.with; aboutC.about; withD.between; in11.I like getting up very early in the summer.The morning air is so good________ .A.to be breathedB.to breatheC.breathingD.being breathed12.［2012天津模拟］—Do you know where David is? He is not in the office.—Well,he________have gone far —his coat’s still here.A.shouldn’tB.mustn’tC.can’tD.wouldn’t13.She was on a diet,but she couldn’t ________ eating sweet food.Consequently,her weight was gained again.A.removeB.resistC.rejectD.object14. ________ I went to the seaside,I picked up a great many shells.A.The first timeB.For the first timeC.At firstD.By the first time15.As long as we are united,there will be no difficulty in the world that we can’t_______.A.overcomeB.opposeC.undertakeD.sacrificeⅢ.完形填空［2012嘉兴模拟］We should show respect to everybody,especially our elders because they are ahead of us—in age,in wisdom and maturity,in experience and education.Our 1 have done a lot for us,directly or indirectly and most of us2 everything to their kindness and love.When we 3 them respect,whether it is by bowing to them,or 4 them with a smile,or offering them any help they need,it is one way of 5 our own love and gratitude to them. 6 ,elders have also been through all the years you are7 and know a little more about the world than you do.It is 8 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders,but this is nothing new.All younger generations have always 9 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 10 .However much you disagree with them,give them credit for their 11 .With changing times and 12 influences,youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders.Youngsters should 13 express their views and if there are arguments,they should not 14 their voices.If there is no space on sofas or chairs,children will immediately 15 their places,and sit on the carpet.In buses and trains,youngsters are 16 to give up their places to elder people.This is not a 17 of who has more rights.It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear 18 ,or tolerate unpleasantness,so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 19 disadvantage.When you do simple things as a mark of respect,elders become 20 that youngsters care for them,and they respond with affection and kindness.1.A.youngsters B.eldersC.parentsD.juniors2.A.devote B.oweC.payD.contribute3.A.show B.explain C.exhibit D.point4.A.greeting B.receivingC.declaringD.showing5.A.expressing B.describingC.sendingD.suggesting6.A.However B.ThereforeC.BesidesD.Though7.A.experiencing with B.going throughC.suffering fromD.worrying about8.A.true B.likelyC.reasonableD.strange9.A.quarreled B.dealtC.livedD.disagreedmunity anizationC.societyD.public11.A.experience B.realityC.emotionrmation12.A.cultural B.economicalC.politicalD.psychological13.A.quietly B.slightlyC.silentlyD.coldly14.A.rise B.raiseC.supportD.force15.A.give away B.get rid ofC.give upD.send out16.A.expected B.forcedC.neededD.reminded17.A.doubt B.questionC.wonderD.challenge18.A.suffering B.upsetC.troubleD.discomfort19.A.serious B.lightC.heavyD.slight20.A.aware B.aliveC.considerateD.sensibleⅣ.阅读理解(A)If you’re concerned about gaining weight over the upcoming holiday season,consider eating more slowly and you might consume less,a study suggests.Diet experts have been promoting this advice for years,and now nutrition scientists at the University of Rhode Island have some new data to back it up.They had 30 normal-weight,college-age women come into a laboratory for lunch on two separate occasions.Each time,the women were offered a huge plate full of delicious food,plus a glass of water.They were asked to eat until the point of comfortable fullness.On one occasion,they were instructed to eat as quickly as they could; on the other occasion they ate slowly and put down their spoons between bites.They did not know the food and water was weighed before and after the meal to determine the amount consumed.Findings were: When eating quickly,the women consumed 646 calories in about nine minutes.When eating more slowly,they had an average of 579 calories in about 29 minutes.“They ate 67 calories more in nine minutes than they did in 29 minutes,” says lead researcher Kathleen Melans.“If you add that up over three meals a day,that’s a big difference in calories.”“Upon completion of the meal and an hour afterward,the women were less satisfied and hungrier when eating quickly compared with when they ate slowly,” she says.They said theyenjoyed the meal more when they were taking their time.Not surprisingly, the women drank more water when they ate more slowly, and researchers are doing a follow-up study on whether that factor contributed to their feeling fullness.One way to help control calories intake during Thanksgiving is “to s low down and savor(尽情享受) and enjoy your food more,” she says.1.The best title of the passage could be ______.A.Taking Your Time Caused FullnessB.Eating quickly Means Less CaloriesC.Eating Slowly Leads to Eating LessD.Enjoying Your Food in Holiday2.What is the difference between the two occasions on which these women had their lunch?A.They reached different points of fullness.B.They were provided with different amount of food.C.They ate their lunch at different speeds.D.They were offered different kinds of foods.3.The aim of the study is to find whether speed influences ______ people eat.A.how wellB.how muchC.whatD.the way4.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?A.These women didn’t know the weight of t he food until they finished the meal.B.The food and water wasn’t weighted until the end of the meal.C.The amount of food consumed had little to do with the eating speed.D.The more quickly they ate,the more calories they consumed.（B）When most people turn 21,they spend too much time partying and having fun.But when Adele turned 21,she did something completely different.After going through a tough break-up(分手),the British singer turned her pain into glory(荣耀) and recorded one of the most moving albums(专辑) of the year.The album,21,which was released in January,has already hit the charts in 14 countries,according to the Billboard magazine.It also noted that Adele made history as the first artist since the Beatles to have two top five singles and two top f ive albums in the charts at the same time.(Adele’s first album,19,was released in 2008.Each album is named for her age when she wrote it.)Now,after touring around the world for almost a year,the DVD of her live concert,released on November 29,is Adele’s l atest work.Having topped the pre-order list of for over a month already,this one seems set to stay on top for a while.Born in north London,Adele sang her way up honestly: In 2006,she was signed by England’s XL Recordings on the strength of (基于)a three-song demo(试样唱片) a friend of hers had posted on MySpace; within two years she had won the BRIT Awards’ Critics’ Choice prize and been tipped by the BBC as the “Sound of 2008”.In 2009 she got the best new artist Grammy Award,and went on a world tour in support of the album 19 with a sold-out show in Los Angeles.According to Adele herself,much of the inspiration of her music comes from one single break-up.That’s probably what has made the singer’s success-that emotional certitude(确信),according to Dickins.“The key to great singers is believing every single word they sing,” he said.“And I think you believe every word that comes out of Adele’s mouth.You can feel her life force through her voice.”5.When she wrote album 19,she was at the age of_______ .A.21B.18C.20D.196.How many awards did Adele get?A.oneB.twoC.threeD.four7.The underlined word “released” in Paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _______.A.recordede outC.soldD.written8.What can we infer from the passage?A.Adele went smoothly in her career.B.21—the most moving album(专辑) of the year.C.Her DVD topped the pre-order list of for only a month.D.She went on a world tour in support of the album 21.答案解析Ⅰ. 1. requirements 2. abundant 3. transformed 4. count 5 debated6. overcome7. oppose8. convinced9. withdrew 10. complainⅡ. 1.【解析】选C。

Module 4单元知识与能力达标试卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where will the two speakers probably go this morning?A．The park.B．The zoo.C．The museum.2．Where are probably the two speakers?A．On a train. B．On a bus.C．At a booking office.3．What are the two speakers talking about?A．Their hometown. B．The weather.C．Their hobbies.4．Why does the man come to the Great Wall again?A．He finds it a very interesting place.B．It is a very famous place of interest.C．The Great Wall has a long history.5．Why is the man sad?A．He is out of work. B．He is in poor health.C．His son is ill.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

第四单元水平测试(时间：120分钟满分：150分)第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1W: Do you think your boss will expect you to work late again tonight?M: Does the sun rise in the west?1．What does the man mean?A. He will meet his boss.B. He will have to work late.C. He won't work late.答案：BText 2M: Is coffee grown in China?W: Yes. But it's only grown in Hainan and Yunnan.M: Can it be grown in other parts of the country?W: I'm afraid not.2．In which provinces is coffee grown in China?A. Hunan and Yunnan.B. Hainan and Hunan.C. Hainan and Yunnan.答案：CText 3M: You look much better today. Tomorrow I'll bring you some books. Is thereanything special you'd like to eat?W: I don't feel like reading or eating, but buy me a hairbrush on your way here.3．Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a restaurant.C. In a library.答案：AText 4M: Have this typed and copied before Friday.W: How many copies do you want?M: Twenty.4．What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Customer and assistant.C. Boss and employee.答案：CText 5W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?M: I'm going on business.W: Could you be more exact?M: My company is taking part in a computer exhibition in the States.5．Why is the man going to the States?A. His company is holding an exhibition in the States.B. His company is going to show computers at an exhibition in the States.C. He is going sightseeing in the States.答案：B第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

Module 4 Section ⅣGrammar & Writing课时作业Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．A sudden stop can be a very frightening experience，especially (especial) if you are travelling at high speed.2．I went to a workshop and gradually (gradual) got good at making things with clay(黏土)．3．As children get older，they become more and more interested in the things around them.4．(2019·云南昆明期中)If we make good use of public transport, the environment will be better.5．Although he is known to only a few，his reputation among them is very great.6．There are several reasons for sleep. We sleep because we need to dream.7．It is a long time since they separated, but it won't be long before they meet again.8．The church was built where there had once been a Roman temple.9．You shouldn't have been late for such an important meeting whatever the reason was.10．Mr.White got so little money a month that he could hardly keep body and soul together.Ⅱ.阅读理解AWild elephants can tell whether a voice comes from a man，a woman or a boy，a new study says. That's what researchers found when they played recordings of people for elephants in Kenya. Scientists say this is an advanced thinking skill that other animals haven't shown. It lets elephants figure out who is a threat and who isn't. The result shows that the clever animals are also studying people，said study author Karen McComb，a professor at the University of Sussex in England.“Basically，they have developed this very rich knowledge of the humans that they share their habitat with，”said McComb.“Memory is key. They mus t build upthat knowledge somehow.”The study was released on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.It's close to but not quite like the Dr. Seuss book，where the elephant Horton hears something that others can't hear.McComb and colleagues went to Amboseli National Park in Kenya，where hundreds of wild elephants live among humans，sometimes coming in conflict over scarce water. The scientists used voice recordings of Maasai men，who on occasion kill elephants，and Kamba men，who are less of a threat to the elephants.As a result，the elephants reacted more defensively—retreating and gathering in a bunch—to the Maasai language recording because it was associated with the more threatening human tribe，said study co-author Graeme Shannon.They repeated the experiment with recordings of Maasai men and women. Since women almost never spear elephants，the animals reacted less defensively to the women's voices. The same thing happened when they substituted young boys' voices. “Making this kind of fine distinctions in human voice patterns is quite remarkable，”said Emory University animal cognition expert Frans de Waal，who was not part of the study.【解题导语】研究表明野生大象能够识别男、女和男孩的声音，它们通过思维区分声音并判断谁能对他们产生威胁。

高中英语学习材料madeofjingetieji13-14学年外研高二下学期8册Module 4测试Class: Name: Marks: 满分（150）第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）1. Although the number of positions available relatively small, a large number of candidates applying for them.A. are; isB. is; isC. are; areD. is; are2. Many people visit the antique shop for unique items every day. In conclusion, it has great fascination for them.A. the; aB. /; aC. the; theD. the; /3. emergency, you should collect information on steps to take before set out on an adventure travel.A. In favor ofB. In spite ofC. In case ofD. In memory of4. — It is unfair to put the blame on me.— I agree with you. After all, you carried out the work as .A. toldB. are toldC. tellingD. they told5. This article will give us the steps on how to knowledge. It will help us with our ways of learning.A. countB. conveyC. acquireD. classify6. We believe that the project is possible. , we believe that we can do it within a few months.A. InstantlyB. ThusC. InitiallyD. Furthermore7. you can see creativity in one person, he or she can be your biggest inspiration and your teacher.A. As long asB. Even ifC. As far asD. As though8. — Lucy bought another pair of shoes online this week.— She can never resist new shoes.A. to buyB. buyingC. to be boughtD. having bought9. —Let’s business, shall we?—Yes, but I’d like to start with the problem we’re facing.A. get out ofB. get on withC. get throughD. get down to10. Does anyone have a cat? My cat always knocks things over when he jumps up and down.A. clumsyB. relevantC. superiorD. recognisable第二节完形填空（共30小题；A篇10小题，每小题1分；B篇20小题，每小题1.5分；满分40分）AIt all started when Tom called me to join him in a game of basketball. He said Jack and some other 11 would be there, too. I had finished my homework and had nothing else to do so I 12 . Tom told me to go to Radin Mas Community Club at three o’clock.On the way there, I bought a 13 . When I reached the basketball court, I was 14 to see Tom and Jack quarrelling. Tom and Jack are brothers and they 15 each other and seldom quarrelled.Later on, I learnt that they were quarrelling over who should start throwing the ball. I shouted at them to16 but they would not listen. They created such a racket (吵闹) that the people in a nearby coffee shop were17 at them. Soon Tom and Jack started to trade fists. I was shocked, as I had never even heard them quarrel before. Now they were 18 before my eyes!19 , two men came and grabbed hold of the boys till the boys calmed down. Then I suggested we go to the coffee shop for a drink. At the coffee shop, I brought out my hamburger and it was 20 to see Tom and Jack sharing the hamburger and laughing once again.11. A. teachers B. doctors C. boys D. workers12. A. agreed B. settled C. shook D. rejected13. A. coffee B. hamburger C. belt D. button14. A. worried B. moved C. disappointed D. surprised15. A. loved B. suspected C. believed D. missed16. A. beat B. begin C. stop D. join17. A. sliding B. looking C. arranging D. taking18. A. fighting B. matching C. quarrelling D. adjusting19. A. Sadly B. Unfortunately C. Happily D. Luckily20. A. uncertain B. dangerous C. good D. strangeBAs we know, if it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.Speaker Zig Ziglar tells about Little Anne Sullivan, as she was called when she was young. Little Anne was no stranger to 21 . She was almost sightless herself and was, at one time, diagnosed as 22 “crazy” by her caregivers. She was locked in the 23 of a mental institution outside Boston. Sometimes Little Anne would violently attack anyone who came near.An elderly nurse believed there was hope, 24 , and she made it her mission to show love to the child. Every day she 25 Little Anne. For the most part, the child did not react to the nurse’s 26 , but she still continued to visit. The 27 woman left cookies for her and spoke words of love and encouragement. She believed Little Anne could 28 if she was shown love.Eventually, doctors noticed a(n) 29 in the girl. Then they moved her upstairs where she continued to 30 . Finally the day came when this seemingly “hopeless” child was 31 to go.Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a 32 to help others as she, herself, was 33 by the loving nurse. It was she who saw the great 34 in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her, 35 her, played with her, and worked with her 36 the burning candle that was her life became a beacon (灯塔) of light to the world. Anne Sullivan worked 37 in Helen’s life, but it was a loving nurse who first 38 Little Anne and made an uncommunicative child into a compassionate teacher.Remember, your dedicated kindness and caring can 39 lost and hopeless lives for years to come. You can 40 overestimate the power of your love. It is a fire that, once lit, may burn forever.21. A. harmony B. hardship C. experience D. determination22. A. hopelessly B. carelessly C. uselessly D. helplessly23. A. office B. basement C. garden D. garage24. A. besides B. therefore C. otherwise D. however25. A. remarked B. greeted C. caught D. visited26. A. importance B. contribution C. presence D. problem27. A. lively B. serious C. kindly D. lonely28. A. recover B. remain C. promise D. operate29. A. event B. accident C. movement D. change30. A. develop B. preserve C. reflect D. improve31. A. abandoned B. allowed C. refused D. prevented32. A. wish B. right C. memory D. courage33. A. favored B. helped C. required D. decided34. A. potential B. platform C. quality D. chance35. A. dragged B. encouraged C. saved D. investigated36. A. after B. because C. since D. until37. A. challenges B. attempts C. wonders D. conditions38. A. thought of B. turned into C. believed in D. agreed with39. A. bring B. share C. transform D. determine40. A. never B. instead C. even D. still第二部分阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50分）AWhile there are certainly many more varieties of English, American and British English are the two varieties that are taught in most English programs. Generally, it is agreed that no one version is “correct”. However, thereare certainly preferences in use. The most important thing is to try to be consistent (前后一致的) in your usage. If you decide that you want to use the American English spelling, then be consistent in your spelling (i.e. The color of the orange is also its flavour — color is an American spelling and flavour is British). This is of course not always easy — or possible. The following guide is meant to point out two differences between these two varieties of English.Use of the Present PerfectIn British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. For example:I’ve lost my key. Can you help me look for it?In American English the following is also possible:I lost my key. Can you help me look for it?In British English the above would be considered incorrect. However, both forms are generally accepted in standard American English.PossessionThere are two forms to express possession in English: have or have gotDo you have a car?Have you got a car?While b oth forms are correct (and accepted in both British and American English), “have got” (have you got, he hasn’t got, etc.) is generally the preferred form in British English while most speakers of American English employ “have” (do you have, he doesn’t have etc.).As you can see, there are really very few differences between standard British English and standard American English. However, the largest difference is probably that of the choice of vocabulary and pronunciation.41. By saying “no one version is ‘correct’” in Paragraph 1, what does the writer mean?A. There is no best English variety.B. Every English variety is perfect.C. Every English variety has its problems.D. There is no absolutely correct English variety.42. English learners are advised to use .A. the best English varietyB. different English varietiesC. one English varietyD. easy English varieties43. Which of the following is NOT accepted in British English?A. Have you finished your homework yet?B. I’ve already seen that film. It’s interesting.C. I lost my dictionary. I need to buy a new one.D. I’ve just had lunch. I’m full.44. If you prefer American English, you’ll most probably say “”.A. Do you have an MP5 player?B. Have you got an MP5 player?C. He hasn’t got any friends.D. Has she really got an iPhone 5?45. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The pronunciation differences between American and British English.B. The vocabulary differences between American and British English.C. The spelling differences between American and British English.D. The grammar differences between American and British English.B“Satellite” is any object that orbits another object, held close by gravity. The moon is a satellite of the Earth, and the Earth is a satellite of the sun. These are natural satellites. Manmade satellites, which are built on Earth and launched into space, are used for communications, scientific studies and military applications (军事用途).In the last 50 years, human beings have launched thousands of artificial satellites into space. When a satellite stops working, it usually falls back toward the Earth and burns up in the atmosphere. Satellites at high altitudes, however, sometimes remain i n Earth’s orbit.Later, they may fall apart or break into thousands of smaller pieces. The higher the satellite, the longer itstays in orbit, and the more likely it is to fall apart. The pieces may stay in orbit for years, decades or even centuries.Most pieces fly through space at more than 20 times the speed that sound travels on Earth. Going that fast, even the smallest pieces mean big troubles for spacecrafts. For example, a tiny stone in orbit around the Earth can have as much energy as a bowling ball going 500 miles per hour, or a car going 30 miles per hour.In 1983, a small gouge(半圆凿) appeared in one window of the space shuttle Challenger while it was in space. When the shuttle returned to the Earth and scientists analyzed the window, they found that the crack was caused by a tiny, orbiting fleck (微粒). If the shuttle had been struck by a larger piece of junk, the astronauts might have been in danger.Scientists keep track of the largest pieces. When the shuttle is in orbit, for example, their attention is on nearby junk that may get in the way. If there is even a small chance of a collision, then the shuttle changes direction.46. What will happen if a satellite doesn’t function?A. It will fall back to the moon.B. It will be destroyed by people on the earth.C. It will stay in the earth’s orbit forever.D. It will break into pie ces but stay in Earth’s orbit.47. Why does the author give the example of Challenger in Paragraph 5?A. To tell us how spacecrafts work in outer space.B. To tell us the big trouble space junk may make to spacecrafts.C. To tell us how fast space junk can travel in outer space.D. To let us know more about Challenger.48. How do scientists deal with the danger of space junk?A. By reducing its speed of flying through space.B. By changing the direction of a spacecraft.C. By collecting as much as possible.D. By getting larger pieces of junk out of the way.49. Which of the following might be the most suitable title of the passage?A. Satellites in controlB. Astronauts in troubleC. Dangers in orbitD. Flying in space50. In which section of a website does the text probably appear?A. Entertainment.B. Science.C. Lifestyles.D. Careers.CThis summer, kids may check out some of the following exciting new books:A Hero for WondLaA Hero for WondLa is the sequel (续集) to The Search for WondLa by best-selling author Tony DiTerlizzi. In the first WondLa book, readers were introduced to 12-year-old Eva Nine, a girl who was raised by a robot. This book follows Eva in her quest to the human city of New Attica. She is eager to meet other humans. But when she gets to New Attica, she learns that everything is not as it seems. She learns a shocking secret about her family and later must flee for her life.Castle of ShadowsPrincess Charlie lives in the imaginary land of Quale. Ever since her mother disappeared and her father went mad, Charlie has been leading a miserable life. If only her mother, the queen, would show up, everything would be alright. When Charlie finds a note from her mother stuck in a book, it is the first clue that things are about to change. With the help of Tobias, the gardener’s assistant, she begins the search for her mother.Kizzy Ann StampsKizzy Ann Stamps is an African-American girl who is new in a public school. She is nervous and excited, and she expresses her feelings in letters to her new teacher. At first, the other students at school do not accept her, but gradually their feelings change, and they become more open-minded and friendly. She seeks comfort from her dog, Shag. Her neighbor Frank Cha rles’ interest in Shag leads him to get to know Kizzy Ann and breaks down thebarriers between them.Sword MountainDandelion is a young eagle whose parents are killed while fighting to save her life. The good-hearted Prince Fleydur finds Dandelion and takes her to the Castle of the Sky. Old Fleydur adopts Dandelion as his daughter, and she becomes a princess. But trouble lies ahead. When a precious gemstone (宝石) is stolen, Fleydur is accused of the theft. Dandelion must return justice to Sword Mountain by finding the real thief and freeing the innocent Prince Fleydur.51. When Eva Nine went to New Attica, she felt .A. disappointedB. pleasedC. satisfiedD. frightened52. Which of the following is TRUE about Princess Charlie?A. Her parents died when she was young.B. Her father was very cruel to her.C. She didn’t want to change her life.D. She missed her mother very much.53. What makes Frank Charles get to know Kizzy?A. His interest in Kizzy.B. The help of Kizzy’s teacher.C. His interest in Kizzy’s dog.D. The help of a next-door neighbor.54. Which of the following books tells us a story of a prince and a princess?A. Sword Mountain.B. A Hero for WondLa.C. Kizzy Ann Stamps.D. Castle of Shadows.55. The text is mainly intended for .A. teachersB. childrenC. writersD. parentsDRobert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson report and discuss the Pygmalion Effect in the classroom in details. In their study, they showed that if teachers were led to expect better performance from some children, then the children did show that way.The purpose of the experiment was to support the hypothesis(假设) that reality can be influenced by the expectations of others. This influence can be beneficial as well as harmful. The effect, however, is tested in real life situations.All students in a single Californian elementary school were given an IQ test at the beginning of the study. These scores were not shown to the teachers. The teachers were told that some of their students could be expected to perform better than expected in comparison to their classmates. Their names were made known to the teachers. At the end of the study all students were again tested with the same IQ test. All six graders in both experimental and control groups showed a small difference in IQ from pretest(测试前) to posttest. However, the first and second graders showed big differences favoring the experimental group. This led to the conclusion that teachers’ expectations, p articularly for the youngest children, can influence students’ achievement.In this experiment, Rosenthal predicted that elementary school teachers may behave in ways that encourage the students’ success. The prior research that motivated this study was do ne in 1911 by psychologists regarding the case of Clever Hans, a horse that gained fame because it was supposed to be able to read, spell, and solve math problems by using its hoof to answer. Many skeptics (怀疑论者) suggested that questioners and observers were unintentionally signaling Clever Hans. For example, Clever Hans would be given a math problem to solve, and the audience would get very tense and he tapped his foot to the right number, thus giving Hans the clue he needed to tap the correct number of times.56. What was the purpose of the experiment done in the Californian elementary school?A. To prove that students are smarter than teachers.B. To explain what the Pygmalion Effect was.C. To help the teachers teach students better.D. To prove that others’ expectations can influence reality.57. Before the experiment, the teachers in the elementary school .A. were given an IQ test as wellB. were told nothing about those studentsC. were told who would perform better in the classD. knew the influence would be harmful to the students58. What can we learn from the result of the experiment?A. Teachers all behaved in the way they were told.B. Teachers’ expectations wouldn’t influence six graders.C. Six graders showed a big difference in IQ after the test.D. Teachers’ expectations influenced the younger children better.59. The example of the horse in the last paragraph shows that .A. it would be better influenced as it grew olderB. it would become more nervous as the audience encouraged itC. it wouldn’t become famous without the help of the audienceD. it would solve math problems better by the expectations of the audience60. The passage is mainly about .A. the test of the Pygmalion EffectB. the process of the Pygmalion EffectC. the Pygmalion Effect on animalsD. the history of the Pygmalion EffectEAustralian English began separating from British English shortly after the foundation of the Australian penal colony (罪犯流放地) of New South Wales in 1788. British convicts sent there, including cockneys (伦敦人) from London, came mostly from large English cities. They were joined by free settlers, military personnel and officials, often with their families. However, many of the convicts were Irish, with at least 25% directly from Ireland, and others indirectly via Britain. There were other populations of convicts from non-English speaking areas of Britain, such as the Welsh and Scots. The transportation of convicts to Australia ended in 1868, but immigration of free settlers from Britain, Ireland and elsewhere continued.The earliest form of Australian English was first spoken by the children of the colonists born into the colony of New South Wales. This very first generation of children created a new dialect that was to become the language of the nation. The Australian-born children in the new colony were exposed to a wide range of different dialects from all over the British Isles, in particular from Ireland and the southeastern part of England.The native-born children of the colony created the new dialect from factors present in the speech they heard around them, and provided a way for the expression of peer solidarity (一致). Even when new settlers arrived, this new dialect was strong enough to turn away from the influence of other patterns of speech.Records from the early 19th century indicated the distinctive dialect had appeared in the colony since the first settlement. In 1827 Peter Cunningham, in his book Two Years in New South Wales, described that the native-born colonists spoke with a distinctive accent and vocabulary, with a strong London influence. Anthony Burgess wrote that “Australian English may be thought of as a kind of fossilised (僵化的) cockney (伦敦腔) of the Dickensian era”.61. Who didn’t go to Australia with the convicts?A. Miners.B. Soldiers.C. Officials.D. Free settlers.62. Who created the earliest form of Australian English?A. Convicts sent to Australia.B. Free settlers into Australia.C. The native-born children of the colony.D. People from Ireland and the southeastern part of England.63. What happened to the earliest form of Australian English when new settlers arrived?A. It changed quite a lot.B. It was too strong to be influenced.C. It was mixed with other patterns of speech.D. It was influenced by other patterns of speech.64. We can learn from the last paragraph that Australian English .A. had no identity of its ownB. was formed before the Dickensian eraC. was quite different from British EnglishD. was greatly influenced by London accent65. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Who came to Australia first.B. How Australia was colonized.C. How Australian English was formed.D. What the earliest language in Australia was.第三部分书面表达(共两节，满分45分)第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。

单元检测(四)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1． What does the man mainly do in his spare time now?A．He does some sports.B．He plays the piano.C．He learns a language.2． How should they do their homework?A．By doing it on the computer.B．By writing it in their books.C．By writing it on a piece of paper.3． When will the two speakers meet?A．At 9∶30. B．At 10∶00. C．At 10∶30.4． What problem has the man got?A．He doesn’t know how to use the ATM.B．He can’t find a place to get a drink.C．He has no money to buy a drink.5．Why can’t the woman play her records?A．Because she’s broken them.B．Because she’s left them in the cafe.C．Because she’s forgotten where she p ut them.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

姓名，年级：时间：单元质量检测(四)（时间：100分钟满分：120分）Ⅰ.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AEnglish ConversationLeader： Mandi Ashmoreenglish＠ iwc­lausanne. orgWe meet on Mondays at 14：30 at the IWC clubhouse。

We chat for about an hour and discuss everything.Mandi asks “students”to contact her on Monday to confirm the class as sometimes she needs to cancel for various reasons or occasionally she may choose to hold the class at a different venue （举办地点) or at an earlier time for us to be able to have lunch together。

French Conversation， Advanced BeginnerLeader： Marielle Sulmonifrenchconvo@ iwc。

lausanne。

orgI’m French (born in Bordeaux） and Swiss by marriage。

I hold an advanced beginners' French conversation class on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30—16：00.We meet weekly at the clubhouse in a friendly atmosphere.I hope to help you use your knowledge of French，allowing you to speak with no fear of making mistakes， which in time will become fewer and fewer.French Language Lab， BeginnerLeader: Maija Remlingerfrenchlab@ The group meets on Thursday afternoons from 15：00—16：30 at the clubhouse。

Module 4 综合检测时间100分钟满分120分第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AOffshore English is a term being used by many people for International English.It is the English spoken and written by non­native speakers in int ernational communication.Many in business are starting to worry that native speakers are actually at a disadvantage in international communication.One case study that is quoted is of a contract to provide flight simulators to South Korea，where a French company won the contract because the buyers found it easier to understand the English spoken by the French than the English spoken by the British company.Many native English speakers feel little need to learn foreign languages，so they often lack understanding of the difficulties and problems learners face.They also don't see the need to modify their language for a foreign audience，so they use idioms，synonyms(同义词), phrasal verbs，etc..., without thinking of the impact this might have on a foreign business person.The English studied by non­native speakers tends to use a narrower core vocabulary.This means that non­native speakers from different countries and cultures may understand each other more easily than the native speakers do.Few native speakers outside the world of ESL teaching have much idea of what non­native learners are taught，and think that as their English is at native speaker level，they speak it better than their non­native counterparts.This unawareness is starting to cause problems that businesses are beginning to identify，and courses in offshore English are now being offered to native speakers in an attempt to train them to speak the kind of English that will make it easier for non­native speakers to understand，enabling them to win more contracts.1．Which of the following statements is true about offshore English?A．It can be spoken by non­native speakers.B．It is used to win more contracts.C．It is difficult to understand.D．It is full of idioms，synonyms，phrasal verbs，etc.答案：A 细节判断题。

单元过关检测(四)(时间：120分钟，满分：150分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Which city are the speakers talking about?A．Cardiff.B．Edinburgh.C．Manchester.2．What does the man suggest to the woman?A．Buying a new car.B．Saving her money.C．Getting a second­hand car.3．Where is the man going?A．To New York.B．To London.C．To Goldberg.4．What is the woman?A．An editor.B．A writer.C．A reporter.5．What is the relationship between the two speakers?A．Hostess and guest.B．Salesgirl and customer.C．Waitress and guest.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．What does the man ask Larry to take to the party?A．Some oranges.B．Some drinks.C．Something delicious.7．What is the woman doing while answering the call? A．Drinking a bottle of orange.B．Taking part in a party.C．Writing the message down.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

单元质量评估检测卷(四）(时间：120分钟满分：150分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1。

5分，满分7。

5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What place did the man speaker visit?A．The Pyramids.B．The places of Iraq。

C．Temples of Egypt。

2．What did the woman do at last？A．She left for Baltimore.B．She stayed at home。

C．She dropped at the man office.3．Where is Dr。

Joyce's Law Firm？A．The 4th house on the right。

B．The 5th house on the left.C．The 4th house on the left。

4．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At Rolling’s house.B．In a hospital。

C．In a school.5．What do the kids dislike drinking?A．Coffee。

B．Fruit juice. C．Coke。

第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22。

5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6．What is the possible relationship between Michelle and the woman？A．Old schoolmates.B．Colleagues。