外研版必修2 Module 6 Films and TV Programmes单元测试题 2（含答案）
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Module 6 Films and TV Programmes 单元测试题2
第二部分： 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。
A
On a dark winter day in Russia in 1896, Sergei Prokofiev sat by a piano next to his mother. She was helping him compose his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old.
He had overheard his parents discussing a terrible famine (饥荒) in India. The picture Sergei had of those hungry people in his mind caused him to write a story, in the form of musical notes. Sergei could not read music, so he picked out a tune on the piano keys, and his mother recorded the notes. Sergei titled it “Indian Gallop.”
Sergei's mother began giving him piano lessons for 20 minutes a day, and his ability grew quickly. She had a great love for music, too, and Sergei often lay awake in bed at night and listened to her play the piano.
Sergei's parents found a famous music teacher for him. The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music. Sergei later wrote, “I wanted to compose great musical plays, and instead I was given all sorts of boring tasks.” Yet he persisted with his studies and grew up to be a great composer.
In 1936 a children's theater asked Sergei to write music that would teach children about different instruments (乐器). He was happy and wrote the piece in a week, calling it Peter and the Wolf.
Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults. The first time Sergei played the piece on the piano, the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times. He was excited.
Today Sergei Prokofiev is remembered not only for his contributions (贡献) to classical music, but also for his sense of fun.
21. When he was five, Sergei _____.
A. could read music
B. experienced a famine
C. created his first composition
D. wrote a story about his parents
22. What does the underlined part “persisted with” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Hurried up.
B. Put up with.
C. Continued with.
D. Walked away from.
23. The piece of music Peter and the Wolf _____.
A. was a great success
B. was one of Sergei's early works
C. was written to teach children about the piano
D. was played three extra times when first played
24. What's the text mainly about
A. The greatest 20th-century composer.
B. Sergei's contributions to music.
C. Musical plays in Russia.
D. Sergei's musical stories.
B
Inside Out is one of my favorite Disney / Pixar movies. The story is about a young girl named Riley who moves from Minnesota to San Francisco with her family and how she deals with her emotions (情感) through the move. These five emotions in Riley's brain are Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust (厌恶) and Sadness. These emotions play a very important role in her life. I can relate because I am an 11-year-old girl and I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings.
The film is extremely beautiful and you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor. The use of the right colors for the characters is great. For example, Joy is yellow, Sadness is blue, Disgust is green, Fear is purple and Anger of course is red. Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes. The end of the movie pretty much got me and the whole audience (families, couples and even elderly people) in tears and I cried very hard.
I recommend (推荐) this movie for anyone from 8 to 18 because it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it even though it does have some sad moments. I believe that adults will like it too. And I give it 4 out of 5 stars because it connects to an older audience even though it is designed for a younger audience. I think younger children can see this, but a parent would have to explain some things to them after the movie.
25. The author feels connected with the movie because she and the character Riley _____.
A. enjoy the same movie
B. have the same feelings
C. have the same move experience
D. have a similar family background
26. What does the author think of Pete Doctor's job
A. Bad. B. Just so-so.
C. Wonderful. D. Disappointing.
27. After seeing the movie, the author has a new understanding of _____.
A. fear B. sadness
C. anger D. joy
28. In the author's eyes, the movie _____.
A. won't attract people over 18
B. is really unsuitable for children
C. will be popular among kids and adults
D. can easily be understood by younger kids
C
Mary bought a dress in a women's clothing store. She felt very happy about buying the dress until she got home. Then she remembered she had left her purse at the store. It was the third time that month that Mary had forgotten something important. Mary was angry with herself. She said, “Am I losing it ”
Emma was teaching a class in mathematics at a college. She began to explain to the students how to solve (解决) a very difficult problem. She understood it very well. But somehow, at that moment, she could not explain it. Emma said, “I must be losing it.”
Americans seem to have a lot of concern (担忧) about losing it. At least that is what you would think from hearing them talk. They use the expression when they feel they are losing control. It can mean losing emotional control. Or losing the ability to do something. Or losing intelligence.
Word experts differ about how the expression started. Some believe it came from television programs popular in the 1980s. Others believe it began with psychologists, who deal with how people think, feel and act.
“We Americans have many concerns about controlling our lives. Perhaps we worry too much,” one psychologist said. “In many situations, to say you are losing it eases the tension (不安). It's healthy. And most people who say they are having a problem are not losing it.”
People may feel more like they are losing it when they are “down in the dumps”. Word expert Charles Funk says people have been feeling down in the dumps for more than 400 years. The word dumps probably comes from Northern European countries. The languages of Denmark and Norway both have similar words. The words mean to fall suddenly. Americans borrowed this saying. And, over the years, it has become a popular way of expressing sadness.
29. What problem did Mary think she had
A. She seemed to have a poor memory.
B. She lost the ability to shop wisely.
C. She easily lost emotional control.
D. She had quite low intelligence.
30. How does the author explain the use of losing it
A. By using examples.
B. By giving instructions.
C. By providing research findings.
D. By describing his own experiences.
31. We can infer from the psychologist that _____.
A. Americans worry too much about their health problems
B. people really lose it when they say they're losing it
C. it's good for your health to say you're losing it
D. Americans enjoy controlling their lives
32. If someone feels down in the dumps, he or she _____.
A. has a sudden fall in life
B. becomes less popular
C. is losing something
D. is in low spirits
D
UCA Art Competition 2015
Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard and you could have the chance to win an iPad.
Your design should be inspired (启迪) by something that happened to you today.
Once you've completed your artwork, complete the entry form and send it with your postcard to:
Freepost RLXL-GYRS ECCL
UCA Art Competition
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Rd
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7DS
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Art Competition (“the competition”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old.
Students who're studying in UCA, employees of the University or their family members or anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition.
When sending in your competition entry you must complete the entry form (download the entry form from here) providing your name, age, date of birth, address, telephone number and e-mail address and (if you are under eighteen) the name and telephone number of your parent or teacher.
Only one entry per artist is allowed.
The last date for entries is 5 pm on 14 July 2015.
UCA will pick three judges (裁判), at least two of whom will be Senior Lecturers at the University. The judges will shortlist up to fifty entries for exhibition and from the shortlist, winners who get the most support will receive prizes as follows:
1st — iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB
2nd — iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB
3rd — iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB
If you have any questions about the competition, please e-mail us at competitions@ucreative.ac.uk with UCA Art Competition 2015 in the subject.
33. What has to be done to enter the competition
A. Designing a picture book.
B. Sending an inspiring photo or picture.
C. Recording something that happened to you.
D. Creating a postcard with a photo or picture on it.
34. Who can take part in the competition
A. Students in the University.
B. People who work for the University.
C. Teenagers with no relation to the competition.
D. Family members of the University's employees.
35. Where might you read the text
A. On a school's notice board.
B. At an art exhibition.
C. In a newspaper.
D. On the Internet.
第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to stay focused in class
● 36 No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class, try your best to avoid them. Talking with friends is not going to help you stay focused (集中注意力的) in class and will cause trouble, too.
● Look at the teacher. Your teacher is not just standing up there talking — they're trying to give you an acceptable education. Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention, by looking him or her in the eye. 37
● Take notes. By taking notes, you'll be able to “get into” the lesson. 38 Listen for key phrases such as, “This is important,” “This is the main idea,” etc. This can help you listen more intently (专心地); you'll have something to do and focus on.
● Get involved (参与) in class discussions. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. 39 This shows the teacher that you're listening intently during the class.
● Ask a question. 40 This really shows your teacher that you want to be better, and can recognize the things you're having difficulty with. Chances are, someone else in the class has the same question (and is too afraid to ask!). They'll be relaxed — and so will you.
A. Do your best.
B. Avoid sitting with friends.
C. Don't try to finish your old notes in class.
D. Write down key points as your teacher speaks.
E. If he or she asks for an opinion, share your own.
F. If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask.
G. This person should have your full attention at all times in class.
第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
No one sat next to Leon. That's why when I entered the 41 just before the bell, the only 42 left was beside him.
Ms. Priestley said, “Sit down, Nimmy.”
I don't think Ms. Priestley 43 me. I am terrible in art.
“Today we're going to draw a fantasy (幻想) picture,” Ms. Priestley said.
“This will be 44 !” Leon said.
That's why no one liked to sit by Leon. He was too excited.
I drew some lines across the 45 .
“What are you drawing ” Leon asked.
“Mountains and a 46 .”
“That's not fantasy. Why not make it a dragon 47 ”
I looked angrily at him.
“The mountains could be the scales (鳞片) along its back, 48 the river could be a long tail,” Leon smiled hopefully.
To my 49 , I could see the dragon take shape. And I 50 drawing the body.
Ms. Priestley was moving around the classroom. 51 she'd stop at mine and sigh (叹息), but not this time.
“That's a very 52 idea, Nimmy.” Ms. Priestley's voice made me jump.
I smiled shyly, 53 it wasn't totally my idea. “It was Leon's idea,” I said.
Ms. Priestley's smile grew wider. “Excellent, Leon. We must always be willing to 54 our ideas.”
Then Ms. Priestley continued, “Nimmy, why don't you offer Leon some 55 ”
On Leon's paper was a space farm. “It's nice,” I offered.
“And ...” Ms. Priestley said 56 .
“Maybe ... maybe you could add ... some levels. Each level for something different,” I added.
Leon 57 happily.
“See, it's not so 58 ,” Ms. Priestley said, and walked on.
I breathed. Maybe I could be OK in 59 . “We should be partners (搭档) in art,” Leon said. “We give each other good ideas.”
I 60 . “Now we're partners in art.”
41. A. classroom B. church
C. house D. theatre
42. A. gift B. picture
C. seat D. pencil
43. A. knows B. likes
C. trusts D. needs
44. A. successful B. interesting
C. difficult D. impossible
45. A. floor B. desk
C. paper D. book
46. A. tail B. farm
C. forest D. river
47. A. instead B. inside
C. too D. again
48. A. but B. and
C. so D. since
49. A. surprise B. shame
C. fear D. worry
50. A. suggested B. avoided
C. started D. preferred
51. A. Immediately B. Usually
C. Continually D. Clearly
52. A. strange B. crazy
C. nice D. general
53. A. until B. when
C. if D. because
54. A. share B. test
C. think up D. talk about
55. A. chances B. services
C. help D. advice
56. A. impatiently B. encouragingly
C. loudly D. helplessly
57. A. said B. played
C. nodded D. shouted
58. A. hard B. quick
C. different D. important
59. A. music B. geography
C. math D. art
60. A. disagreed B. smiled
C. insisted D. stopped
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分： 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jane: What do you want to do this weekend
Mary: I'm going to the movies with David. What about you How about 61. ________ (go) with us
Jane: What movies are you planning 62. ________ (watch)
Mary: I haven't decided yet. Is there anything 63. ________ catches your eyes
Jane: No. In fact, I can't think of any good movies I'd like to see at the moment.
Mary: By 64. ________ way, what is your favorite movie
Jane: Birdman. Actually, it is one of the funniest and best movies I 65. ________ (see) so far. Such comedies are really 66. ________ (entertain).
Mary: I prefer thrillers because they really make me excited.
Jane: As 67. ________ as I know, few girls like thrillers. I think most girls like Korean TV series.
Mary: That is the case. Korean TV series 68. ________ (usual) have so many attractive plots and they say the actors are handsome and the actresses beautiful. Perhaps 69. ________ is these factors that really attract the teens nowadays. But I don't think they are realistic enough.
Jane: I agree. So I used to like Korean TV series but now I have fallen in love 70. ________ comedies.
Mary: No wonder you like Birdman.
第四部分： 写作 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My brother started learning to drive when he is eighteen. At first, Dad taught him what to drive. Dad was not patient for him, and he always shouted at his brother when he made mistakes. So he had decided to go to a driving school. Learning to drive weren't especially easy or difficult, but he enjoyed it. Unfortunate, he failed his test first time, but he passed it later. He told me that he didn't feel proud or exciting. He said he was just happy when it was finishing.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你校来自美国的交换生Tom想邀请你周末一起去看电影。但由于上映的是你不喜欢的恐怖片，所以你不想去。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容要点如下：
1. 表示拒绝并说明理由；
2. 建议他邀请别的同学。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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参考答案
1-5 BCCBC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 ACCAB
16-20 ABBCC 21-25 CCADB 26-30 CBCAA
31-35 CDDCD 36-40 BGDEF 41-45 ACBBC
46-50 DABAC 51-55 BCDAD 56-60 BCADB
61. going 62. to watch 63. that
64. the 65. have seen 66. entertaining
67. far 68. usually 69. it
70. with
短文改错：
71. ... he is eighteen. is → was
72. ... what to drive. what → how
73. ... patient for him ... for → with
74. ... at his brother ... his → my
75. ... he had decided ... 去掉had
76. ... weren't especially ... weren't → wasn't
77. Unfortunate, he ... Unfortunate → Unfortunately
78. ... first time ... first前加the
79. ... proud or exciting. exciting → excited
80. ... it was finishing. finishing → finished
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
Thanks for your invitation but I'm sorry to tell you that I can't watch the movie with you.
I know you like thrillers very much but I don't like this kind of movie, because they usually make me scared. Every time I watch thrillers, I can't sleep well at night. By the way, my favorite movies are comedies which make me happy and relaxed. You can ask someone else who also likes thrillers to go with you. You know there are several classmates who like thrillers in our class.
Thanks again for your invitation and wish you a good time.
Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解：
A篇 (个人情况)
本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了前苏联著名作曲家谢尔盖·普罗科菲耶夫。
21. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的She was helping him compose his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old以及第二段介绍Sergei完成他的作曲并将其命名为“Indian Gallop”可知，Sergei在五岁时就创作出他人生的第一支乐曲。
22. C。词义猜测题。根据划线部分前的The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music和I wanted to compose great musical plays可知，正因为Sergei坚持自己的学习才使得他成为一名伟大的作曲家。
23. A。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults和the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times可推测，《彼得和狼》这支乐曲大获成功。
24. D。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了与Sergei的音乐有关的故事。
B篇 (文娱)
本文是议论文。文章是一则关于动画片《头脑特工队》的影评。
25. B。细节理解题。根据第一段中的how she deals with her emotions和I can relate because ... I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings可知，电影《头脑特工队》中的主角有着同样的青春期前的情感问题，从而引起了作者的共鸣。
26. C。推理判断题。根据第二段中的you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor可知，作者认为Pete Doctor导演得很棒。
27. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes可知，作者在看过电影后对悲伤有了一种全新的认识。
28. C。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it和I believe that adults will like it too可知，作者认为这部电影应该会受到孩子和大人的喜爱。
C篇 (语言学习)
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一个英语表达的用法及其相关背景知识。
29. A。推理判断题。根据第一段中的It was the third time that month that Mary had forgotten something important可推测，Mary认为她的记忆力在衰退。这也与第三段中的They use the expression when they ... losing the ability to do something相吻合。
30. A。写作手法题。作者通过在第一、二段列举的两个例子得出第三段的结论，即losing it这个表达的不同意义和用法。故选A项。
31. C。推理判断题。根据第五段中的one psychologist said ... to say you are losing it eases the tension. It's healthy可知，这位心理学家认为说losing it有利于缓解紧张情绪，对健康有益。
32. D。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的it has become a popular way of expressing sadness可知，down in the dumps指忧伤或情绪低落。
D篇 (艺术)
本文是应用文。文章是一则比赛须知。
33. D。细节理解题。根据第一段中的Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard可知，这项比赛要求参赛选手设计一张带图片的明信片。
34. C。细节理解题。根据文中的The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Art Competition (“the competition”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old和anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition可知，参赛选手必须是和比赛（如举办方）毫无关系的青少年。
35. D。推理判断题。文中的关键信息download the entry form from here透露本文来自网络。
七选五：
话题：学校生活
本文是说明文。文章列举了几条在课堂上保持注意力集中的建议。
36. B。该段主要介绍要尽量避免在课堂上和朋友坐一起，因为和朋友聊天会影响注意力并且招来麻烦。由此可知，B项概括了该段的大意。
37. G。根据上一句中的Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention可知，课堂上，你应该将注意力放在老师身上。G项中的This person指的就是老师，其中的have your full attention也与上一句中的has your full attention相呼应。
38. D。根据该段的小标题Take notes和该空后的Listen for key phrases可知，D项“在老师讲课时将要点记录下来”符合语境。
39. E。根据上一句When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it可知，E项与之相呼应。
40. F。根据该段的小标题Ask a question可知，F项符合此处语境，也与该段中的too afraid to ask相呼应。
完形填空：
话题：人际关系
本文是记叙文。美术课上发生的一件事情促成了一段新的友谊。
41. A。根据下文讲述美术课上发生的故事可知，我进了“教室（classroom）”。下文中的Ms. Priestley was moving around the classroom是提示。
42. C。根据文章首句No one sat next to Leon可知，Leon旁边的“座位（seat）”没人坐。
43. B。根据下一句I am terrible in art可知，由于作者美术学的不好，因此认为老师不“喜欢（likes）”她。
44. B。根据下文中的He was too excited可知，Leon觉得老师布置的任务很“有趣（interesting）”。
45. C。联系故事发生的场景可知，我在“纸（paper）”上画了一些线条。下文中的On Leon's paper was a space farm是提示。
46. D。根据下文中的mountains和the river可知，作者在纸上画了一片山脉和一条“河流（river）”。
47. A。根据下文中的The mountains could be the scales和the river could be a long tail可知，Leon建议作者将山脉和河流“改成（instead）”龙。
48. B。“山脉可以当作龙背上的鳞片”和“河流可以当成是龙的尾巴”之间为并列关系，故填and。
49. A。根据上文中的I looked angrily at him可知，Leon一开始给作者建议时，作者很不高兴；根据该空后的I could see the dragon take shape可知，作者看到龙开始成形，这让她感到有点“意外（surprise）”。
50. C。根据该空前的see the dragon take shape和该空后的drawing the body可知，作者“开始着手（started）”画龙的身体。
51. B。根据该空后的she'd stop at mine and sigh, but not this time和下文老师对作者的表扬可知，Ms. Priestley“通常情况下（Usually）”会在作者的座位停留片刻并叹息。
52. C。根据下文中的Ms. Priestley's voice made me jump和I smiled可知，老师夸奖作者的主意“不错（nice）”。
53. D。“羞怯地笑”是因为“画龙不完全是自己的主意”，故填because。
54. A。根据上文中作者说的It was Leon's idea和Ms. Priestley说的Excellent, Leon可知，老师告诉Leon要乐于“分享（share）”彼此的主意。
55. D。根据下文中作者说的Maybe ...maybe you could add ... some levels. Each level for something different可知，Ms. Priestley让作者也给Leon提一些“建议（advice）”。
56. B。根据上文描述老师在这节美术课上对作者的态度有所转变可知，她“鼓励（encouragingly）”作者接着说。
57. C。根据下文中的“We should be partners in art,” Leon said. “We give each other good ideas.”可知，Leon对于作者提的建议高兴地“点了点头（nodded）”。
58. A。老师鼓励作者给Leon提建议，作者最终办到了，因此老师想告诉作者，提出建议其实并不是那么“困难（hard）”。
59. D。根据上文中的I am terrible in art可知，作者通过这堂美术课认识到或许她也可以学好“美术（art）”。
60. B。根据上文中的We should be partners in art,” Leon said和下一句“Now we're partners in art.”可知，作者“微笑着（smiled）”和Leon说。
语法填空：
61. going。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。介词后接动词-ing形式作宾语，故填going。
62. to watch。考查不定式作宾语的用法。plan后接不定式作宾语，故填to watch。
63. that。考查关系词。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词anything，故填that。
64. the。考查定冠词。by the way 顺便提一下。
65. have seen。考查现在完成时。由时间状语so far可知，此处用现在完成时，故填have seen。
66. entertaining。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，说明主语（指物）的特征，故填形容词entertaining。
67. far。考查副词。as far as I know 就我所知。
68. usually。考查副词。设空处作状语修饰整个句子，故填副词usually。
69. it。考查强调句。设空处所在的句子使用了强调句型，被强调部分是主语these factors，故填it。
70. with。考查介词。fall in love with爱上。
第二部分： 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。
A
On a dark winter day in Russia in 1896, Sergei Prokofiev sat by a piano next to his mother. She was helping him compose his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old.
He had overheard his parents discussing a terrible famine (饥荒) in India. The picture Sergei had of those hungry people in his mind caused him to write a story, in the form of musical notes. Sergei could not read music, so he picked out a tune on the piano keys, and his mother recorded the notes. Sergei titled it “Indian Gallop.”
Sergei's mother began giving him piano lessons for 20 minutes a day, and his ability grew quickly. She had a great love for music, too, and Sergei often lay awake in bed at night and listened to her play the piano.
Sergei's parents found a famous music teacher for him. The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music. Sergei later wrote, “I wanted to compose great musical plays, and instead I was given all sorts of boring tasks.” Yet he persisted with his studies and grew up to be a great composer.
In 1936 a children's theater asked Sergei to write music that would teach children about different instruments (乐器). He was happy and wrote the piece in a week, calling it Peter and the Wolf.
Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults. The first time Sergei played the piece on the piano, the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times. He was excited.
Today Sergei Prokofiev is remembered not only for his contributions (贡献) to classical music, but also for his sense of fun.
21. When he was five, Sergei _____.
A. could read music
B. experienced a famine
C. created his first composition
D. wrote a story about his parents
22. What does the underlined part “persisted with” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Hurried up.
B. Put up with.
C. Continued with.
D. Walked away from.
23. The piece of music Peter and the Wolf _____.
A. was a great success
B. was one of Sergei's early works
C. was written to teach children about the piano
D. was played three extra times when first played
24. What's the text mainly about
A. The greatest 20th-century composer.
B. Sergei's contributions to music.
C. Musical plays in Russia.
D. Sergei's musical stories.
B
Inside Out is one of my favorite Disney / Pixar movies. The story is about a young girl named Riley who moves from Minnesota to San Francisco with her family and how she deals with her emotions (情感) through the move. These five emotions in Riley's brain are Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust (厌恶) and Sadness. These emotions play a very important role in her life. I can relate because I am an 11-year-old girl and I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings.
The film is extremely beautiful and you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor. The use of the right colors for the characters is great. For example, Joy is yellow, Sadness is blue, Disgust is green, Fear is purple and Anger of course is red. Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes. The end of the movie pretty much got me and the whole audience (families, couples and even elderly people) in tears and I cried very hard.
I recommend (推荐) this movie for anyone from 8 to 18 because it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it even though it does have some sad moments. I believe that adults will like it too. And I give it 4 out of 5 stars because it connects to an older audience even though it is designed for a younger audience. I think younger children can see this, but a parent would have to explain some things to them after the movie.
25. The author feels connected with the movie because she and the character Riley _____.
A. enjoy the same movie
B. have the same feelings
C. have the same move experience
D. have a similar family background
26. What does the author think of Pete Doctor's job
A. Bad. B. Just so-so.
C. Wonderful. D. Disappointing.
27. After seeing the movie, the author has a new understanding of _____.
A. fear B. sadness
C. anger D. joy
28. In the author's eyes, the movie _____.
A. won't attract people over 18
B. is really unsuitable for children
C. will be popular among kids and adults
D. can easily be understood by younger kids
C
Mary bought a dress in a women's clothing store. She felt very happy about buying the dress until she got home. Then she remembered she had left her purse at the store. It was the third time that month that Mary had forgotten something important. Mary was angry with herself. She said, “Am I losing it ”
Emma was teaching a class in mathematics at a college. She began to explain to the students how to solve (解决) a very difficult problem. She understood it very well. But somehow, at that moment, she could not explain it. Emma said, “I must be losing it.”
Americans seem to have a lot of concern (担忧) about losing it. At least that is what you would think from hearing them talk. They use the expression when they feel they are losing control. It can mean losing emotional control. Or losing the ability to do something. Or losing intelligence.
Word experts differ about how the expression started. Some believe it came from television programs popular in the 1980s. Others believe it began with psychologists, who deal with how people think, feel and act.
“We Americans have many concerns about controlling our lives. Perhaps we worry too much,” one psychologist said. “In many situations, to say you are losing it eases the tension (不安). It's healthy. And most people who say they are having a problem are not losing it.”
People may feel more like they are losing it when they are “down in the dumps”. Word expert Charles Funk says people have been feeling down in the dumps for more than 400 years. The word dumps probably comes from Northern European countries. The languages of Denmark and Norway both have similar words. The words mean to fall suddenly. Americans borrowed this saying. And, over the years, it has become a popular way of expressing sadness.
29. What problem did Mary think she had
A. She seemed to have a poor memory.
B. She lost the ability to shop wisely.
C. She easily lost emotional control.
D. She had quite low intelligence.
30. How does the author explain the use of losing it
A. By using examples.
B. By giving instructions.
C. By providing research findings.
D. By describing his own experiences.
31. We can infer from the psychologist that _____.
A. Americans worry too much about their health problems
B. people really lose it when they say they're losing it
C. it's good for your health to say you're losing it
D. Americans enjoy controlling their lives
32. If someone feels down in the dumps, he or she _____.
A. has a sudden fall in life
B. becomes less popular
C. is losing something
D. is in low spirits
D
UCA Art Competition 2015
Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard and you could have the chance to win an iPad.
Your design should be inspired (启迪) by something that happened to you today.
Once you've completed your artwork, complete the entry form and send it with your postcard to:
Freepost RLXL-GYRS ECCL
UCA Art Competition
University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Rd
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7DS
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Art Competition (“the competition”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old.
Students who're studying in UCA, employees of the University or their family members or anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition.
When sending in your competition entry you must complete the entry form (download the entry form from here) providing your name, age, date of birth, address, telephone number and e-mail address and (if you are under eighteen) the name and telephone number of your parent or teacher.
Only one entry per artist is allowed.
The last date for entries is 5 pm on 14 July 2015.
UCA will pick three judges (裁判), at least two of whom will be Senior Lecturers at the University. The judges will shortlist up to fifty entries for exhibition and from the shortlist, winners who get the most support will receive prizes as follows:
1st — iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB
2nd — iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB
3rd — iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB
If you have any questions about the competition, please e-mail us at competitions@ucreative.ac.uk with UCA Art Competition 2015 in the subject.
33. What has to be done to enter the competition
A. Designing a picture book.
B. Sending an inspiring photo or picture.
C. Recording something that happened to you.
D. Creating a postcard with a photo or picture on it.
34. Who can take part in the competition
A. Students in the University.
B. People who work for the University.
C. Teenagers with no relation to the competition.
D. Family members of the University's employees.
35. Where might you read the text
A. On a school's notice board.
B. At an art exhibition.
C. In a newspaper.
D. On the Internet.
第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to stay focused in class
● 36 No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class, try your best to avoid them. Talking with friends is not going to help you stay focused (集中注意力的) in class and will cause trouble, too.
● Look at the teacher. Your teacher is not just standing up there talking — they're trying to give you an acceptable education. Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention, by looking him or her in the eye. 37
● Take notes. By taking notes, you'll be able to “get into” the lesson. 38 Listen for key phrases such as, “This is important,” “This is the main idea,” etc. This can help you listen more intently (专心地); you'll have something to do and focus on.
● Get involved (参与) in class discussions. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. 39 This shows the teacher that you're listening intently during the class.
● Ask a question. 40 This really shows your teacher that you want to be better, and can recognize the things you're having difficulty with. Chances are, someone else in the class has the same question (and is too afraid to ask!). They'll be relaxed — and so will you.
A. Do your best.
B. Avoid sitting with friends.
C. Don't try to finish your old notes in class.
D. Write down key points as your teacher speaks.
E. If he or she asks for an opinion, share your own.
F. If you don't understand something, never be afraid to ask.
G. This person should have your full attention at all times in class.
第三部分： 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
No one sat next to Leon. That's why when I entered the 41 just before the bell, the only 42 left was beside him.
Ms. Priestley said, “Sit down, Nimmy.”
I don't think Ms. Priestley 43 me. I am terrible in art.
“Today we're going to draw a fantasy (幻想) picture,” Ms. Priestley said.
“This will be 44 !” Leon said.
That's why no one liked to sit by Leon. He was too excited.
I drew some lines across the 45 .
“What are you drawing ” Leon asked.
“Mountains and a 46 .”
“That's not fantasy. Why not make it a dragon 47 ”
I looked angrily at him.
“The mountains could be the scales (鳞片) along its back, 48 the river could be a long tail,” Leon smiled hopefully.
To my 49 , I could see the dragon take shape. And I 50 drawing the body.
Ms. Priestley was moving around the classroom. 51 she'd stop at mine and sigh (叹息), but not this time.
“That's a very 52 idea, Nimmy.” Ms. Priestley's voice made me jump.
I smiled shyly, 53 it wasn't totally my idea. “It was Leon's idea,” I said.
Ms. Priestley's smile grew wider. “Excellent, Leon. We must always be willing to 54 our ideas.”
Then Ms. Priestley continued, “Nimmy, why don't you offer Leon some 55 ”
On Leon's paper was a space farm. “It's nice,” I offered.
“And ...” Ms. Priestley said 56 .
“Maybe ... maybe you could add ... some levels. Each level for something different,” I added.
Leon 57 happily.
“See, it's not so 58 ,” Ms. Priestley said, and walked on.
I breathed. Maybe I could be OK in 59 . “We should be partners (搭档) in art,” Leon said. “We give each other good ideas.”
I 60 . “Now we're partners in art.”
41. A. classroom B. church
C. house D. theatre
42. A. gift B. picture
C. seat D. pencil
43. A. knows B. likes
C. trusts D. needs
44. A. successful B. interesting
C. difficult D. impossible
45. A. floor B. desk
C. paper D. book
46. A. tail B. farm
C. forest D. river
47. A. instead B. inside
C. too D. again
48. A. but B. and
C. so D. since
49. A. surprise B. shame
C. fear D. worry
50. A. suggested B. avoided
C. started D. preferred
51. A. Immediately B. Usually
C. Continually D. Clearly
52. A. strange B. crazy
C. nice D. general
53. A. until B. when
C. if D. because
54. A. share B. test
C. think up D. talk about
55. A. chances B. services
C. help D. advice
56. A. impatiently B. encouragingly
C. loudly D. helplessly
57. A. said B. played
C. nodded D. shouted
58. A. hard B. quick
C. different D. important
59. A. music B. geography
C. math D. art
60. A. disagreed B. smiled
C. insisted D. stopped
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分： 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jane: What do you want to do this weekend
Mary: I'm going to the movies with David. What about you How about 61. ________ (go) with us
Jane: What movies are you planning 62. ________ (watch)
Mary: I haven't decided yet. Is there anything 63. ________ catches your eyes
Jane: No. In fact, I can't think of any good movies I'd like to see at the moment.
Mary: By 64. ________ way, what is your favorite movie
Jane: Birdman. Actually, it is one of the funniest and best movies I 65. ________ (see) so far. Such comedies are really 66. ________ (entertain).
Mary: I prefer thrillers because they really make me excited.
Jane: As 67. ________ as I know, few girls like thrillers. I think most girls like Korean TV series.
Mary: That is the case. Korean TV series 68. ________ (usual) have so many attractive plots and they say the actors are handsome and the actresses beautiful. Perhaps 69. ________ is these factors that really attract the teens nowadays. But I don't think they are realistic enough.
Jane: I agree. So I used to like Korean TV series but now I have fallen in love 70. ________ comedies.
Mary: No wonder you like Birdman.
第四部分： 写作 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
My brother started learning to drive when he is eighteen. At first, Dad taught him what to drive. Dad was not patient for him, and he always shouted at his brother when he made mistakes. So he had decided to go to a driving school. Learning to drive weren't especially easy or difficult, but he enjoyed it. Unfortunate, he failed his test first time, but he passed it later. He told me that he didn't feel proud or exciting. He said he was just happy when it was finishing.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你校来自美国的交换生Tom想邀请你周末一起去看电影。但由于上映的是你不喜欢的恐怖片，所以你不想去。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件。内容要点如下：
1. 表示拒绝并说明理由；
2. 建议他邀请别的同学。
注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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参考答案
1-5 BCCBC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 ACCAB
16-20 ABBCC 21-25 CCADB 26-30 CBCAA
31-35 CDDCD 36-40 BGDEF 41-45 ACBBC
46-50 DABAC 51-55 BCDAD 56-60 BCADB
61. going 62. to watch 63. that
64. the 65. have seen 66. entertaining
67. far 68. usually 69. it
70. with
短文改错：
71. ... he is eighteen. is → was
72. ... what to drive. what → how
73. ... patient for him ... for → with
74. ... at his brother ... his → my
75. ... he had decided ... 去掉had
76. ... weren't especially ... weren't → wasn't
77. Unfortunate, he ... Unfortunate → Unfortunately
78. ... first time ... first前加the
79. ... proud or exciting. exciting → excited
80. ... it was finishing. finishing → finished
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
Thanks for your invitation but I'm sorry to tell you that I can't watch the movie with you.
I know you like thrillers very much but I don't like this kind of movie, because they usually make me scared. Every time I watch thrillers, I can't sleep well at night. By the way, my favorite movies are comedies which make me happy and relaxed. You can ask someone else who also likes thrillers to go with you. You know there are several classmates who like thrillers in our class.
Thanks again for your invitation and wish you a good time.
Yours,
Li Hua
部分解析
阅读理解：
A篇 (个人情况)
本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了前苏联著名作曲家谢尔盖·普罗科菲耶夫。
21. C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的She was helping him compose his first piece of music. Sergei was only five years old以及第二段介绍Sergei完成他的作曲并将其命名为“Indian Gallop”可知，Sergei在五岁时就创作出他人生的第一支乐曲。
22. C。词义猜测题。根据划线部分前的The teacher shouted at Sergei when he didn't practice reading and playing music和I wanted to compose great musical plays可知，正因为Sergei坚持自己的学习才使得他成为一名伟大的作曲家。
23. A。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Sergei's Peter and the Wolf was enjoyed by children as well as adults和the children listening to it loved it so much that they made him play the ending three extra times可推测，《彼得和狼》这支乐曲大获成功。
24. D。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了与Sergei的音乐有关的故事。
B篇 (文娱)
本文是议论文。文章是一则关于动画片《头脑特工队》的影评。
25. B。细节理解题。根据第一段中的how she deals with her emotions和I can relate because ... I am very in touch with my emotions and pre-teen feelings可知，电影《头脑特工队》中的主角有着同样的青春期前的情感问题，从而引起了作者的共鸣。
26. C。推理判断题。根据第二段中的you couldn't ask for better direction from Pete Doctor可知，作者认为Pete Doctor导演得很棒。
27. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Sadness plays a main role in the story and it makes me wonder why we are told not to be sad. I think it's important to be sad when the time comes可知，作者在看过电影后对悲伤有了一种全新的认识。
28. C。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的it has enough joy in it for younger kids to like it和I believe that adults will like it too可知，作者认为这部电影应该会受到孩子和大人的喜爱。
C篇 (语言学习)
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一个英语表达的用法及其相关背景知识。
29. A。推理判断题。根据第一段中的It was the third time that month that Mary had forgotten something important可推测，Mary认为她的记忆力在衰退。这也与第三段中的They use the expression when they ... losing the ability to do something相吻合。
30. A。写作手法题。作者通过在第一、二段列举的两个例子得出第三段的结论，即losing it这个表达的不同意义和用法。故选A项。
31. C。推理判断题。根据第五段中的one psychologist said ... to say you are losing it eases the tension. It's healthy可知，这位心理学家认为说losing it有利于缓解紧张情绪，对健康有益。
32. D。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的it has become a popular way of expressing sadness可知，down in the dumps指忧伤或情绪低落。
D篇 (艺术)
本文是应用文。文章是一则比赛须知。
33. D。细节理解题。根据第一段中的Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard可知，这项比赛要求参赛选手设计一张带图片的明信片。
34. C。细节理解题。根据文中的The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Art Competition (“the competition”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old和anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition可知，参赛选手必须是和比赛（如举办方）毫无关系的青少年。
35. D。推理判断题。文中的关键信息download the entry form from here透露本文来自网络。
七选五：
话题：学校生活
本文是说明文。文章列举了几条在课堂上保持注意力集中的建议。
36. B。该段主要介绍要尽量避免在课堂上和朋友坐一起，因为和朋友聊天会影响注意力并且招来麻烦。由此可知，B项概括了该段的大意。
37. G。根据上一句中的Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention可知，课堂上，你应该将注意力放在老师身上。G项中的This person指的就是老师，其中的have your full attention也与上一句中的has your full attention相呼应。
38. D。根据该段的小标题Take notes和该空后的Listen for key phrases可知，D项“在老师讲课时将要点记录下来”符合语境。
39. E。根据上一句When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it可知，E项与之相呼应。
40. F。根据该段的小标题Ask a question可知，F项符合此处语境，也与该段中的too afraid to ask相呼应。
完形填空：
话题：人际关系
本文是记叙文。美术课上发生的一件事情促成了一段新的友谊。
41. A。根据下文讲述美术课上发生的故事可知，我进了“教室（classroom）”。下文中的Ms. Priestley was moving around the classroom是提示。
42. C。根据文章首句No one sat next to Leon可知，Leon旁边的“座位（seat）”没人坐。
43. B。根据下一句I am terrible in art可知，由于作者美术学的不好，因此认为老师不“喜欢（likes）”她。
44. B。根据下文中的He was too excited可知，Leon觉得老师布置的任务很“有趣（interesting）”。
45. C。联系故事发生的场景可知，我在“纸（paper）”上画了一些线条。下文中的On Leon's paper was a space farm是提示。
46. D。根据下文中的mountains和the river可知，作者在纸上画了一片山脉和一条“河流（river）”。
47. A。根据下文中的The mountains could be the scales和the river could be a long tail可知，Leon建议作者将山脉和河流“改成（instead）”龙。
48. B。“山脉可以当作龙背上的鳞片”和“河流可以当成是龙的尾巴”之间为并列关系，故填and。
49. A。根据上文中的I looked angrily at him可知，Leon一开始给作者建议时，作者很不高兴；根据该空后的I could see the dragon take shape可知，作者看到龙开始成形，这让她感到有点“意外（surprise）”。
50. C。根据该空前的see the dragon take shape和该空后的drawing the body可知，作者“开始着手（started）”画龙的身体。
51. B。根据该空后的she'd stop at mine and sigh, but not this time和下文老师对作者的表扬可知，Ms. Priestley“通常情况下（Usually）”会在作者的座位停留片刻并叹息。
52. C。根据下文中的Ms. Priestley's voice made me jump和I smiled可知，老师夸奖作者的主意“不错（nice）”。
53. D。“羞怯地笑”是因为“画龙不完全是自己的主意”，故填because。
54. A。根据上文中作者说的It was Leon's idea和Ms. Priestley说的Excellent, Leon可知，老师告诉Leon要乐于“分享（share）”彼此的主意。
55. D。根据下文中作者说的Maybe ...maybe you could add ... some levels. Each level for something different可知，Ms. Priestley让作者也给Leon提一些“建议（advice）”。
56. B。根据上文描述老师在这节美术课上对作者的态度有所转变可知，她“鼓励（encouragingly）”作者接着说。
57. C。根据下文中的“We should be partners in art,” Leon said. “We give each other good ideas.”可知，Leon对于作者提的建议高兴地“点了点头（nodded）”。
58. A。老师鼓励作者给Leon提建议，作者最终办到了，因此老师想告诉作者，提出建议其实并不是那么“困难（hard）”。
59. D。根据上文中的I am terrible in art可知，作者通过这堂美术课认识到或许她也可以学好“美术（art）”。
60. B。根据上文中的We should be partners in art,” Leon said和下一句“Now we're partners in art.”可知，作者“微笑着（smiled）”和Leon说。
语法填空：
61. going。考查动词-ing形式作宾语的用法。介词后接动词-ing形式作宾语，故填going。
62. to watch。考查不定式作宾语的用法。plan后接不定式作宾语，故填to watch。
63. that。考查关系词。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词anything，故填that。
64. the。考查定冠词。by the way 顺便提一下。
65. have seen。考查现在完成时。由时间状语so far可知，此处用现在完成时，故填have seen。
66. entertaining。考查形容词作表语的用法。设空处作表语，说明主语（指物）的特征，故填形容词entertaining。
67. far。考查副词。as far as I know 就我所知。
68. usually。考查副词。设空处作状语修饰整个句子，故填副词usually。
69. it。考查强调句。设空处所在的句子使用了强调句型，被强调部分是主语these factors，故填it。
70. with。考查介词。fall in love with爱上。