综合检测(一)
Module 1 Small Talk
(时间：120分钟；满分：150分)
Ⅰ.单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)
1．I like to make ________friends with Mary because she takes________ lead in everything.
A．/; the B．/; /
C．the; the D．the; /
2．Try to appreciate the world from another angle ________ you will find how wonderful life is.
A．or B．so
C．but D．and
3．(2013·成都高二检测)A foreign language like English is difficult ________， so you can never work too hard.
A．learning B．to learn
C．to be learnt D．learnt
4．(2013·自贡高二月考)—We________ in advance. Look, this restaurant is almost empty.
—Yes, just in case.
A．needn't have booked B．mustn't have booked
C．didn't need to book D．couldn't have booked
5．Children like to ________ what they have but others don't have, which makes them proud.
A．cheer up B．give up
C．show off D．put off
6．You can't ________ how excited the children were when they received these nice presents.
A．estimate B．define
C．recognize D．imagine
7．You shouldn't be so rude to a lady, young man, ________， I think, you must apologize.
A．whom B．which
C．to her D．for which
8．—What do you think is the main reason to cause failure?
—________ experience.
A．Lacked B．Lacking of
C．Lacking D．Lacked in
9．—Excuse me, may I ________ a favour of you?
—Sure, go ahead!
A．do B．make
C．give D．ask
10．—Bob has gone to Mt. Taishan.________
—No, but I hear it's a beautiful place.
A．Been there before? B．Have a good time!
C．Wonderful, isn't he? D．Staying long?
Ⅱ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
It is often said that politeness costs nothing. In fact，__11__hearing the phrase “thank you” or “well done” means the same to employees as a modest pay__12__，researchers say.
Praise and encouragement also__13__employees more likely to work hard and stay in their jobs，saving on the cost of finding__14__.
A third of 1,000 workers__15__said they did not get thanked at all when they did well，and a(n)__16__third said they were not thanked enough.
In both__17__，the employees said they felt__18__，meaning they were less likely to be__19__to their jobs and were more likely to look for employment elsewhere.
According to the survey，praising employees has the same__20__as a 1 percent pay rise，and works out much__21__for bosses.
Three out of four employees said that regular__22__by their bosses was important to them，__23__only a quarter said they were actually given as much praise__24__they felt they needed. Those doing manual (体力的) jobs were less likely to be given any __25__for doing well.
Scottish employees felt__26__undervalued，eight out of ten saying they would like more praise. However，workers in the northeast are less__27__by being buttered up by the boss，as only 69 percent said they felt the__28__to be told “well done” regularly.
The research found that words of praise did more than__29__a pleasant place to work—they could__30__increase profits.
11．A.properly B．consequently
C．insistently D．frequently
12．A.rise B．ride
C．surprise D．incident
13．A.forces B．catches
C．makes D．contributes
14．A.possibilities B．replacements
C．responsibilities D．disadvantages
15．A.surveyed B．reported
C．employed D．inspired
16．A.adequate B．total
C．special D．further
17．A.surveys B．cases
C．parts D．points
18．A.privileged B．favored
C．undervalued D．evaluated
19．A.caught B．attached
C．involved D．devoted
20．A.motivation B．advantage
C．development D．feeling
21．A.less convenient B．more likely
C．cheaper D．more expensive
22．A.inspection B．acknowledgement
C．commitment D．outlines
23．A.but B．otherwise
C．thus D．so
24．A.that B．when
C．while D．as
25．A.solution B．situation
C．recognition D．communication
26．A.least B．the less
C．the more D．most
27．A.charged B．impressed
C．delayed D．exploded
28．A.chance B．need
C．potential D．fun_ction
29．A.create B．demand
C．require D．restore
30．A.alone B．still
C．even D．yet
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
A
The ability to make “small talk” is highly valued. In fact, many English students are more interested in making effective small talk than knowing correct grammar structures! Small talk gets friendships started and “breaks the ice” before important business meetings and other events.
Making small talk is difficult not only for English learners, but also for many native speakers of English. This is because making small talk means talking about almost anything—and that means having a wide vocabulary that can cover most topics.
Let's look at some tips to improve small talk skills and some proper subjects for small talk.
●Do some research
Spend time on the Internet, reading magazines, or watching TV specials about the type of people you are going to meet. For example: If you are taking a class with students from other countries, take time after the first few days of class to do some research. They will appreciate your interest and your conversations will be much more interesting.
●__________________
While you may believe in something very strongly, making small talk about your own personal convictions may quickly end the conversation. Keep it light, don't try to convince the other person that you have the “correct” information about a political system or other belief system.
●Use the Internet to gain specific vocabulary
This is related to doing research on other people. If you have a business meeting, or are meeting people who share a common interest, take advantage of the Internet to learn specific vocabulary.
●Ask yourself about your culture
Take time to make a list of common interests that are discussed when making small talk in your own culture. You can do this in your own language, but check to make sure that you have the English vocabulary to make small talk about those subjects.
●Find common interests
Once you have a subject that interests both of you, keep to it! You can do this in a number of ways: talking about travel, talking about the school or friend you have in common, talking about the differences between your culture and the new culture.
●Listen
This is very important. Listening carefully will help you understand and encourage those speaking to you. You might be nervous, but letting others state their opinions will improve the quality of the discussion and give you time to think of an answer!
31．Why are English students more interested in making small talk?
A．Because of small talk's cultural value.
B．Because of small talk's practical effects.
C．Because it can help them get good grades.
D．Because it's easier than grammar structures.
32．English learners find small talk difficult because of________.
A．a lack of vocabulary
B．a lack of confidence
C．different values between speakers
D．different cultures between speakers
33．Which of the following is proper to be filled in the blank?
A．Don't persuade the others
B．Do have your own beliefs
C．Stay away from religion
D．End the conversation quickly
34．What will most probably be talked about in the paragraph that follows?
A. What subjects to talk about.
B. How to improve small talk skills.
C. What effects small talk has.
D. Why small talk is so important.
B
For forty-three years, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been bringing cultures from the United States and from around the world to Washington, D．C. Visitors to this year's outdoor festival can explore the music, history, art and food of Wales. Visitors to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival could enter into “un mundo musical，” a musical world, at the area of the festival called Las Americas.
The musical artists are here to connect the different kinds of music that are an important part of Latino life and culture. They also are attending the festival to exchange ideas about their music.
Music in Latino(拉丁美州的)culture is rich in tradition and poetry. The white tents of the festival are alive with exciting sounds. Visitors can hear the bomba and plena music traditions from Puerto Rico or the currulao from Colombia's Pacific coast.
Many forms of Latin American music, like the plena and son music represent the customs of the countries. Songs often go along with a dance. According to an expert on son music, a dance is like a proposal. Most importantly it is about the idea of being related to the earth.
With probably most traditions you have the music, the dance, the poetry, and it's often times a proposition, a proposal. For instance, you dance for rain, you dance for a good crop ... they dance to have a relationship with the earth.
Visitors can enjoy listening to the sounds of Latin America while tasting traditional Central and South American cooking. There are foods such as yuca and arroz con pollo. Many foods are especially traditional of Peru.
Not all traditional music from Central and South American remains local. In fact, some are international favorites. After a tasty meal, visitors and natives alike can enjoy music from the Mexican musical string group Son de Madera.
35．From this passage we can learn the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is held to ________.
A．attract visitors all over the world
B．develop their traditional music
C．have more people learn traditional music
D．establish a center of traditional music
36．People can know ________ of a country through Latin American music.
A．history B．customs
C．development D．origin
37．According to their tradition, people dance for ________.
A．the earth's favour B．good proposal
C．fun D．good luck
38．The passage mainly tells us ________.
A．a musical world
B．Latin songs and dance.
C．Folklife Festival
D．Latin American music
C
Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, “But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead.”
Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt—a mistake 75% of US population make every day. The big question is why.
There have been many myths about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.
Myth the Number One: It's best to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident.
Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to “throw you clear” is able going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield (挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are “thrown clear”．
Myth Number Two: Safety-belts “trap” people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.
Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious (昏迷) due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.
Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour (mph)．
Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.
39．Why did Elizabeth say to her father, “But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead”？
A．He was driving at great speed.
B．He was running across the street.
C．He didn't have his safety belt on.
D. He didn't take his medicine on time.
40．According to the text, to be “thrown clear” of a serious accident is very dangerous because you ________.
A．may be knocked down by other cars.
B．may get serious hurt thrown out of the car
C．may find it impossible to get away from the seat
D．may get caught in the car door
41．Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe ________.
A．the belt prevents them from escaping in an accident
B．they will be unable to think clearly in an accident
C．they will be caught when help comes
D．cars catch fire easily
42．What is the advice given in the test?
A．Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.
B．Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.
C．Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.
D．Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.
D
Danielle Steel, America's sweetheart, is one of the hardest working woman in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research before writing takes at least three years. Once she has fully studied her subjects, ready to divided into a book, she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.
Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education. After graduation, he worked in the public relations and advertising, industries. Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for. Her achievements are unbelievable: 390 million copies of books in print, nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them. Deal with the real-life problem of death, new babies and new schools. Her 1998 book about the death of her was shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out. Twenty-eight of her books have been made into film. She is listed in the Guinness Books of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight.
Not content with a big house, a loving family, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource and has kept in touch with them by e-mail. While she is often compared to the heroines(女主人公) of her own invention. Her life is undoubtedly much quieter. But if she does have anything in common with them, it is her strength of will and her inimitable style. There is only one Danielle Steel
43．Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know ________.
A．how to deal with affairs at school
B．what to do if Max and Martha die
C．what to do when new babies are born into their families
D．how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes
44．One of Danielle Steel' a achievements is that ________.
A．some TV plays were based on her books
B．her picture books attracted a lot of young men
C．one of her books became a best-seller in 1998
D．she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records
45．We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel ________.
A．lives an exciting life
B．values her readers a lot
C．writes about quiet women
D．is pleased with her achievements
E
Tony Burke，Australia's environment minister，says he won't decide until next year whether the koala should be protected as an endangered species.He was expected to make his decision by the end of October.But that decision has been put off.Burke said he needed more time to go over the latest information about the koala's population.
In September，an Australian Senate committee reported that there was no question the koala's population is on the decrease.“But they may not yet be eligible(符合条件的)for listing as a threatened species，”said Senator Doug Cameron.“To have such a significant Australian icon(偶像)included on the threatened species list would be a national shame.”
The koala is found only in the eucalyptus(桉树)forests of Australia.And its population is reported to have fallen sharply for many reasons，including the cutting down of forests to make way for human beings' development，their own illness，climate change and killings by other animals such as wild dogs.And every year many koalas are hit by cars as they are trying to cross the busy roads.
Putting off the decision on protection for the koala “is really bad news，”said Debbie Pointing，the president of the Koala Action Group.“We've worked tirelessly for many years to gather data on the populations，”Pointing said.“That data should be enough to make a decision.”
However，Burke pointed out that the Australian government had spent at least $6.3 million on koala conservation efforts since 1996.Senators listed efforts that are already underway in Queensland－the construction of special koala bridges as well as fences along roads，to keep the animals out of harm's way.
Some people say that is not enough.“What we're doing at the moment is likely to drive this species to extinction，”Queensland University zoologist Bill Ellis said.
“Koalas are an iconic Australian animal，”Burke told Australians.“They hold a special place in the hearts of Australians.”
But it is a fact that if more isn't done to protect the koala，they might soon hold a place only in Australians' memories.
46．Tony Burke put off announcing the koala as an endangered species because ________.
A．he needed more time to examine the latest information
B．he doubted whether koalas' number is decreasing
C．he was thinking about ways to protect koalas
D．he had more important issues to deal with
47．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．The habitat of the koala.
B．Australia's traffic problems.
C．The importance of koalas for Australians.
D．Reasons for the decrease of the koala population.
48．According to the text，Debbie Pointing thinks that ________.
A．the construction of special koala bridges is of little use
B．koalas are becoming less important in Australians' hearts
C．the government is to blame for the decreasing koala population
D．the government should announce the koala as an endangered species
49．It can be learned from the text that Tony Burke
________.
A．thought the government has done much for koalas
B．called on Australians to take care of the koala
C．decided to construct more fences along roads
D．was optimistic about the koala's future
50．What is the main idea of the text?
A．Australia puts off the decision on whether the koala is endangered.
B．Australia is taking special measures to protect koalas.
C．The population of koalas is reducing rapidly.
D．Australians are concerned about koalas.
Ⅳ.补全对话(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
Carol： 51
Brent：I'm really into watching foreign films.What about you?
Carol： 52 Do you enjoy camping?
Brent：Camping for an evening is OK，but I couldn't do it for much longer than one night!
Carol：Have you ever been camping in the Boundary Waters?
Brent：No，but I've always wanted to do that. 53
Carol：It's fantastic.My family and I are very fond of the place.
Brent：Do you have any photos of any of your camping trips there?
Carol：Sure，would you like to see them?
Brent： 54 So，you must be pretty interested in photography then.
Carol：I'd call it one of my hobbies.Have you heard about the photography exhibit that's going on at the art gallery this weekend?
Brent：Yes，I was planning on going. 55
Carol：Yes.In fact，maybe we could go together.
A．What kind of things do you do in your free time?
B．That would be great.
C．How about at 11∶00?
D．I like to do just about anything outdoors.
E．Do you know much about photography?
F．Are you?
G．I've heard it's a beautiful place to go.
Ⅴ.阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
Thanks to YouTube，any creative person with a special camera and a computer can create a video and share it online.Millions of people around the world watch these videos on their computers.So the creator of popular videos can become famous very quickly.Some videos have been watched millions of times.
YouTube viewers recently chose the best videos of last year.The Most Creative Award went to the song Here It Goes Again of the rock band.The video is very funny.It shows the band's creativity，skillful balance and careful movements.Here It Goes Again has been viewed about fifteen million times.
The Most Inspirational Award went to Juan Mann from Australia for his Free Hugs video.In this video，Juan stands in busy public places holding a sign that says he is giving free hugs.At first，strangers look at him with distrust and walk by.But soon，people stop to put their arms around him and give him a hug.Policemen try to stop his hug campaign.But many people help him to continue his free hugs.The video is a nice example of different kinds of human interaction.
The Most Charming Award went to Dony Permedi for animated cartoon about a bird.It is called Kiwi! A Kiwi bird cannot fly.But in the video，the bird works hard to make his dream of flying through the clouds come true.To see these videos and the other winners，visit www.youtube.com/ytawards.You can decide which video you think is the best and take part in a very popular part of the Internet culture.
56．What's the purpose of the passage？(no more than 10 words)
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57．What can you do by YouTube？(no more than 10 words)
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58．What is the meaning of the underlined word “viewed” in Paragraph 2？(1 word)
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59．Why don't strangers give Juan free hugs at first？(no more than 8 words)
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60．If you are granted(授予)an award for your video on Youtube，which award are you interested in? And why？(no more than 25 words)
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Ⅵ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
My favourite sport is football. I was a member of our school football team. We practise for three times a week and often watch football match on TV together. Play football not only makes us grow tall and strong but also give us a sense of fair play and team spirit. We must keep in mind that we play for the team instead ourselves. The sport teaches us the important of obedience. Each player must obey the captain, which is the leader of the team. Meanwhile, they mustn't break the rules too often unless we want to win the game.
Ⅶ.书面表达(满分35分)
假定你是李华，想提高自己的英语听力和口语能力。你想请在一家英语培训中心工作的美国朋友Nancy为你推荐一位辅导教师。请按下列要点写一封email：
1．介绍自己的英语水平；
2．说明对辅导教师的要求；
3．约定上课时间。
注意：1.词数120左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已为你写好。
Dear Nancy，
I'm writing to ask whether you could recommend a tutor for me.________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
综合检测(一)
1．A make friends (with)意为“(与……)交朋友”。take the lead意为“带头”。句意：我喜欢和玛丽交朋友，因为她事事起模范带头作用。
2．D 本题考查“祈使句＋ and＋简单句”。句意：换个角度看世界，你就会发现生活多么美好。
3．B 此题考查句式“主语＋be＋形容词＋to do”，其中不定式用主动形式表示被动意义。句意：外语很难学，因此，再努力也不过分。
4．A must表推测只能用于肯定句中。couldn't have done意为“不可能做某事”；didn't need to do表示没有必要做某事，实际上也未做。needn't have done表示本没有必要做某事，但却做了。根据“Look，this restaurant is almost empty”，可知答案为A。
5．C cheer up意为“振作起来”；give up意为“放弃”：show off意为“炫耀”；put off意为“推迟”。句意：孩子们喜欢炫耀别人没有的东西，这使他们很自豪。
6．D imagine意为“想象”；estimate意为“估计”；define意为“解释”；recognize意为“认出”。句意：你想象不到当他们接受这么好的礼物时是多么的激动。
7．D make an apology to sb for sth/apologize to sb for sth意为“为某事向某人道歉”。句意：小伙子，你不应该对一个女士如此无礼，我认为，为此你必须道歉。
8．C lack作动词意为“缺乏”。作名词时与of 连用，形容词lacking与in连用。此题考查动名词作主语。补全答语为：Lacking experience is the main reason to cause failure。
9．D do sb. a favour意为“帮某人忙”；ask a favour of sb.意为“请某人帮忙”。句意：——请你帮个忙好吗？——当然可以，说吧！
10．A 上句“鲍勃去泰山了”。根据答语“没有，但是我听说是个美丽的地方”，可知问“你以前去过吗？”Been there before? ＝ Have you been there before?
【语篇解读】 一项研究表明，老板对员工的表扬能提高员工工作的积极性，并有利于稳定人心。然而，老板们对表扬员工似乎比较吝啬，有些员工说，即使他们工作表现出色，也没得到过老板的赞赏。
11．D 从语境和选项看，这里用frequently表示“经常”。
12．A 这里用a pay rise表示“涨工资，加薪”。句意：对员工来说，经常听到“谢谢”或“做得好”等话与适度加薪具有同样意义。
13．C 从句子结构看，这里用了make＋宾语＋形容词宾补；从含义看，这里表示“赞扬和鼓励也更能使员工积极工作，有利于稳定人心。”
14．B 语境说经常表扬员工，他们在自己的工作岗位上干的时间就更长，这样一来就节约了因为“替换”员工而带来的成本。从句意的连贯判断选B表示“替代者，接替者”。
15．A 从语境可知，本文谈论的是一次调查的结果，因此选A。在被调查的一千名员工中，三分之一的人说，即使他们工作表现出色，也没得到过老板的一句感谢。
16．D 前面提到被调查的人中三分之一的情况，这里叙述的是另外三分之一的人，用形容词further表示“附加的”。
17．B 此处表示“在前面提到的那两种情形中”，用case表示“情形，事例”。A.调查，C.部分，D.要点。
18．C 从前面叙述的这两种情形看，他们都觉得自己即使工作表现出色，也没得到过或者没有得到足够的感谢，可见他们觉得自己没得到足够的重视，undervalue表示“低估”。
19．D 从搭配和句意判断用be devoted to表示“投入，致力于做某事”。这意味着他们的工作积极性很可能会降低，而且换工作的可能性增大。
20．A 表扬员工，这与1%的加薪具有同样的激励作用。B.优势，C.发展，D.感觉，都不如，A.激励，更符合语境。
21．C 从语境看，表扬员工所起到的作用就像给他们加薪一样，而这样的表扬不会让老板掏腰包，更便宜。此句呼应了本文的开头：politeness costs nothing。
22．B 回应本文的主题，这里说对员工来说，经常得到老板的认可(表扬)对于他们来说很重要。用acknowledgement表示“承认，感谢”。A.视察，C.承诺，D.轮廓，梗概。
23．A 语境表示转折含义：四分之三的员工称，经常得到老板的认可对他们来说很重要；而仅有四分之一的人认为自己得到了应有的认可。
24．D 这里用as与前面构成比较结构as much praise as，本空的as引导比较状语从句。他们觉得自己得到了需要的表扬。
25．C 而从事体力劳动的员工即使自己的工作做得很好，他们也很少得到老板的认可。用recognition表示“认可，认同”。
26．D 从语境看，这里表示苏格兰员工觉得自己的能力最被低估，与下文照应。
27．B 苏格兰员工说他们需要更多的表扬，而英国东北部地区的员工不太容易被老板的赞扬打动。用impress表示“使铭记，给某人留下印象”。
28．B 与前面的“英国东北部的员工不太容易被老板的赞扬打动”照应，在这里，只有69%的人觉得有必要经常得到老板的赞扬。
29．A 老板的赞美不仅仅是营造了一个愉快的工作环境。用create表示“创造”。
30．C 这里用副词even加强语气，表示“甚至”；这些表扬的话甚至还能为公司增加利润。
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了怎样进行“small tall”的几种方法。
31．B 推理判断题。根据第一段结尾的Small talk gets friendships started and “breaks the ice” before important business meetings and other events，可以判断英国学生之所以喜欢small talk，是因为small talk 具有交友和社交的实用效果。
32．A 细节理解题。根据第二段可知，small talk对于英语学习者较难的主要原因是因为small talk话题的无所不及和学习者词汇量的缺乏。因此A项正确。
33．C 推断理解题。第五段主要讲述了在谈话过程中尽量避免谈论政治宗教问题，不要试图影响他人的政治信仰，因此C作为该段的总结性标题最合适。
34．A 推理判断题。根据第三段Let's look at some tips to improve small talk skills and some proper subjects for small talk，可以判断作者在提供了一些提升small talk技能的建议后，将会讨论适合small talk的话题。因此A项正确。
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了美国华盛顿举行的民间生活节中的一个项目——拉丁美洲传统音乐。这种音乐反映了各个国家的文化传统，吸引游客深入了解这种传统的民风民俗。
35．B 推理判断题。从第二段的内容“connect the different kinds of music...”和“...exchange ideas about their music”可以看出举办Smithsonian民间生活节是为了弘扬传统的音乐。
36．B 细节理解题。从第四段的第一句话“...represent the customs of the countries.”可以看出本题的正确答案为B。
37．A 细节理解题。从第四、第五段的最后一句话可以看出A项正确。
38．D 主旨大意题。虽然文章的开头提到了民间生活节，但文章从第二段开始一直都在介绍拉丁美洲的传统音乐，故本文的正确答案应该为D项。
【语篇解读】 本文以孩子叮嘱为开头，主要告诉人们开车时应系好安全带。
39．C 句意理解题。从第二自然段Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt—a mistake 75% of US population make every day. 可知，他女儿说这句话的意思是他没有系安全带。
40．B 细节题。从第五自然段Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are “thrown clear”. 可知，“thrown clear”可能造成伤害和死亡。其原因是当发生交通事故一个人如果从车中跳出来，着路时就会十分危险。同时从车中跳出必然要穿过挡风玻璃或车门，就可能造成伤亡。
41．A 理解题。从Myth Number Two中Safety-belts“trap”people in cars that are burning or sinking in water. 可知，人们误认为，如果系上安全带，当汽车着火或沉入水中时，驾驶员就无法逃出车外。
42．C 归纳理解题。从整篇文章看，主要告诉人们开车时应系好安全带。
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了一位美国最杰出的女作家，她的出类拔萃在于两方面：其一是出的书多，其二她的意志坚强及她的写作风格都是与众不同的，因而受到美国人的爱戴。
43．C 细节理解题。第二段中间部分关于一套为孩子们写的“Max and Martha''故事书，目的是帮助他们解决现实生活中有关死，新的生命及新学校问题，说明读了此书就该知道家里一旦有新的生命诞生如何去做。
44．C 细节理解题。第二段中间“她的成就是令人难以置信的”开始，下面介绍了她的成就其中“1998年关于她的儿子之死的那本书一出版就列在畅销书之首”与C答案不符；她的28部书已拍成电影，而A项是电视剧与原文不符。D与本段最后一句不符，B画图书为孩子们而写而非young men。
45．B 推理判断题。最后一段中交待Danielle Steel认为她的读者是最重要的资源，她一直和他们通过e-mail保持联系，可见她非常重视她的读者。
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。澳大利亚环境部长伯克推迟宣布考拉属于濒危动物的决定。
46．A 推理判断题。由第一段最后一句可以得出答案，Burke需要更多的时间来核实相关的信息。
47．D 段落大意题。由第三段中的its population is reported to have fallen sharply for many reasons，including...可知，该段主要谈论了导致考拉数量锐减的若干原因，故选D项。
48．D 细节理解题。从第四段中Debbie Pointing所说的话Putting off the decision on protection for the koala“is really bad news”以及That data should be enough to make a decision可知，他认为政府应该宣布考拉为濒危动物。
49．A 推理判断题。由倒数第四段中Burke所提到的政府在保护考拉方面所作的努力可知A项正确。
50．A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要报道了澳大利亚环境部长伯克推迟宣布考拉属于濒危动物的决定这一事件以及社会各方对这一决定的反应，故选A项。
51－55 ADGBF
56．To introduce YouTube and invite people to visit it.
57．You can create a video and share it online.
58．watched. 59.Because they don't believe him. 60.I'm interested in the Most Creative Award because I want to make my video creatively and hope my video can stimulate viewers' creativity.(For reference only)
短文改错
My favourite sport is football. I a member of our school football team. We practise three times a week and often watch football on TV together. football not only makes us grow tall and strong but also us a sense of fair play and team spirit. We must keep in mind that we play for the team instead ourselves. The sport teaches us the of obedience. Each player must obey the captain, is the leader of the team. Meanwhile, mustn't break the rules too often we want to win the game.
【参考范文】
Dear_Nancy，
I'm_writing_to_ask_whether_you_could_recommend_a_tutor_for_me. As you know, I am very eager to improve my English listening and speaking skills. What is worrying me now is that although I have been doing well in English exams, I find I don't have a really good command of English and can't use it freely, especially when I am talking with a foreigner. That's why I need a tutor to help me practice my English. Is there anyone, a native speaker, at your training center who is available on weekends？It's preferable if we can meet on Saturday and Sunday, two hours each time. Thank you for the favor.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours，
Module 1 Small Talk
课时作业(一) Introduction & Vocabulary and Reading
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．She ________ (点头) when she passed me in the street.
2．Game after game, the better-conditioned Federer continues to play on________(自信地)．
3．His long boring story made me ________ (打哈欠)．
4．He was ________ (紧张) before the plane trip.
5．The airline said the two flights to St.Petersburg were cancelled due to a ________(缺少)of passengers.
6．Airlines typically require that you buy your ticket 14 or 21 days in________(提前)if you want the lowest fare.
7．Ann will be a very useful ________ (增补) to our team.
8．The Welsh assembly may argue that it is an________(机会)to learn about the Welsh culture.
9．Sir John visited Washington in January that year for________(非正式的)talks with Mr. Obama.
10．After reading her daughter's letter, Mrs.White breathed a ________(叹气)of relief.
Ⅱ.单项填空
1．(2011·辽宁高考)Bring the flowers into a warm room ________ they'll soon open.
A．or B．and
C．but D．for
2．She________from the snake, because she was afraid of it.
A．looked after B．looked out
C．looked into D．looked away
3．What he said just now made Mary ________ her boyfriend.
A．think over B．think up
C．think of D．think about
4．Although criminals try their best to hide their guilt, most of them ________ in the end.
A．find out B．make out
C．are found out D．are made out
5．(2013·绵阳高二检测)It is wise to take in ________ technology from some developed countries.
A．advance B．advanced
C．advancing D．advances
6．The teacher thought his students________ everything ________.
A．had; well preparing B．had got; well prepared
C．had got; good prepared D．had; prepared well
7．He is rather difficult________， but his friendship, ________， is more true than any other.
A．to make friends with; once gained
B．to make friends with; when to gain
C．make friends; after gaining
D．to make friends with; while gaining
8．His ideas of socialism were in advance ________ the times，________ made him an enemy of the capitalistic government.
A．for; that B．ahead; which
C．of; which D．before; what
9．The story tells us to ________ reward when we help others.
A．look out for B．look back at
C．look up to D．look away from
10．The student, if well ________， will pass the examination without much difficulty.
A．preparing B．prepared
C．to prepare D．ready
Ⅲ.完形填空
My life suffered a lot five years ago when my father died of an accident，leaving my mother and two younger brothers alone. At that time，I was in a senior high school. As the__1__son，I had no choice but to__2__of the school and work in a factory. Life went on without any __3__. I didn't dare to ask for more，just hoping to __4__two younger brothers. However，that's not an easy thing，for I couldn't __5__their tuition even if I worked from day to night. The present __6__made me want to have another try，but it seemed __7__，for I couldn't lose this job.
A thread of hope sparkled(闪耀)in those __8__days suddenly. It was a rainy dusk when I walked in the rain. Suddenly the rain stopped __9__.I raised my head and found that “the sky”was in fact a dark blue __10__.Then I heard a deep voice.“Why not run without an umbrella？”a one-leg man with a walking stick said to me.“__11__you run，you would get less wet.”His words __12__me deeply. He told me he once had dreamed of being a policeman，but an accident ruined his __13__.Later he became a promoter(促销员)．Though his present work was __14__and didn't suit for his __15__，every outing was a wonderful start to him. He was glad that he didn't __16__and still“run”on the road of life...
Inspired by his __17__， I became an assurance representative. After two years' struggle，I made it and my family turned __18__gradually.I returned to my senior school，and eventually succeeded in my __19__to university.
Everything is so simple：to run without an umbrella！When you run out of the __20__season of your life，there will be bright sky ahead of you!
1．A.strongest B．youngest
C．tallest D．eldest
2．A.drop out B．leave out
C．carry out D．turn out
3．A.delay B．doubt
C．wonder D．hesitation
4．A.bring in B．bring out
C．bring up D．bring down
5．A.afford B．manage
C．transport D．receive
6．A.gift B．cycle
C．incident D．misery
7．A.illegal B．impractical
C．indifferent D．inevitable
8．A.bright B．gloomy
C．sunny D．happy
9．A.surprisingly B．luckily
C．smoothly D．excitingly
10．A.umbrella B．raincoat
C．shelter D．curtain
11．A.Unless B．Because
C．Though D．If
12．A.hurt B．discouraged
C．puzzled D．shocked
13．A.future B．health
C．dream D．house
14．A.thrilling B．delighting
C．tiring D．demanding
15．A.eye B．leg
C．hand D．ear
16．A.make progress B．follow suit
C．lose face D．lose heart
17．A.remarks B．images
C．insults D．signs
18．A.fresher B．worse
C．better D．warmer
19．A.participation B．entrance
C．competition D．effort
20．A.sunny B．cloudy
C．windy D．rainy
Ⅳ.阅读理解
Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos in a particular culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about your family and be sure to show pictures of your children. You may feel free to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements. For them, arguments can be interesting—and they can cover pretty much or any topic—as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.
In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship they're trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children. As a general rule, it's best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends. This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one's salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticise a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host's team.
1．The underlined word “harmonious” most probably means________.
A．competitive B．friendly and peaceful
C．original D．sensitive
2．People from Asia are more private in their conversation with others because________.
A．they don't want to have their good relationship with others harmed
B．they don't want to share their feelings with others
C．they don't want to talk much with others
D．they are afraid to argue with their others
3．The writer thinks politics and religion are ________for business.
A．cheerful topics B．taboos
C．rude topics D．wise topics
4．Which is typically a friendly topic in most places according to the author?
A．Sports. B．Children.
C．Personal feelings. D．Families.
5．What should you do when talking about sports with your partner from another country?
A．Praise your own country's sports.
B．Criticize your own country's sports.
C．Praise the sports of your partner's country.
D．Criticize the sports of your partner's country.
Ⅴ.翻译句子
1．我们还没有决定何时去参观那个地方。(疑问词＋to do)
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2．什么也改变不了我的主意。(make＋宾语＋宾补)
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3．给我时间，我就会做好它。(祈使句＋and＋陈述句)
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4．请查一下火车什么时候开。(find out)
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5．相信我，对卖房子我是认真的。(be serious about)
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课时作业(一)
Ⅰ.1.nodded 2.confidently 3.yawn 4.nervous 5.lack 6.advance 7.addition 8.opportunity 9.informal 10.sigh
Ⅱ.1.B 考查连词。此句为固定句式“祈使句＋and＋陈述句”。句意：将花放到暖和的房间里，它们将会很快开放。根据语意可知此处表示顺承，故用and连接。
2．D 句意：她把目光从蛇身上挪开，因为她怕蛇。look after照顾，照看；look out当心，小心；look into调查，研究；look away from把眼光移开，挪开。
3．C think of“想起，回忆起”；think over“仔细考虑”；think up“想出”；think about“考虑”。
4．C 考查动词词组。find out“查明，发现”；make out“弄清楚，搞明白”。句意：尽管罪犯们尽力掩盖自己的罪行，他们中大多数最后都会被发现。根据句意可知需用被动语态，因此选C项。
5．B 句意：从一些发达国家引进先进的科学技术是明智的。advanced先进的；高级的。
6．B 考查prepare的用法及时态。句意：老师认为学生们一切准备就绪。主句为过去时，everything和prepare为动宾关系，且prepare动作应发生在think之前，因此选B。
7．A 第一个空考查短语make friends with“和某人交朋友”，to make friends with在句中作状语；第二个空用once gained，省略了it is。
8．C 句意：他的社会主义构想超越了他所处的时代，这使他成为了资本主义政府的敌人。in advance of为固定搭配，意为“在……前面，超前”；which在此引导非限制性定语从句，同时在从句中作主语。
9．D 句意：这个故事告诉我们不要在帮助别人的时候老是盯着要回报。look away from表示“把目光从……移开”，引申为“不要老盯着……”，符合句意。A项意为“当心，留神”；B项意为“回头看”；C项意为“仰视，尊重”，均不合适。
10．B if well prepared是if sb. /sth. is well prepared的省略形式。
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】 父亲不在了，养家糊口应该是长子的责任，作者经历了一些艰苦奋斗，他的家境逐渐地好了起来，他成功了：当你跑出人生的雨季的时候，展现在你面前的将是一片晴朗的天空。
1．D 根据常识判断，父亲不在了，养家糊口应该是长子的责任。前面的two younger brothers也有提示。
2．A drop out有“辍学”之意。后面讲到work in a factory，可以判断“我”辍学了。
3．C wonder在此用作名词，有“奇迹”之意。日子就这样平淡无奇地过着。
4．C bring up是“抚养”之意。后面讲到“我付不起他们的学费”，由此可见“我”担负起了养家糊口的责任。故选C项。bring in“把……拿进来”，bring out“取出(某物)”，bring down“击败”。
5．A afford是“负担得起”的意思。
6．D misery指“痛苦”，悲惨境况。前几句描述有提示。
7．B 作者不能失去目前的工作，故可断定作者认为再去闯一闯的想法“不现实”。impractical“不现实的”，indifferent“冷淡的”，inevitable“不可避免的”。
8．B 由上文可知，作者过的日子可谓“阴暗，令人沮丧”。一线希望突然照亮了那些阴暗的日子。gloomy“阴暗的”。
9．A 根据语境可知，这雨停得非常蹊跷。surprisingly“不可思议地”，smoothly“平稳地”。
10．A 作者抬头发现“天空”其实是一把深蓝色的伞。
11．D if引导一个条件状语从句。如果你跑的话你就不会被淋得那么湿。
12．D 他的话深深地震撼了作者。shock“使……震惊”，discourage“使沮丧”。
13．C 结合语境可知这次事故毁掉了他的梦想，使他当不成警察了。
14．D demanding意为“费力的，要求过高的”。当促销员需要东奔西跑，对于一个只有一条腿的残疾人来说，这份工作是“费力的”。
15．B 根据语境及前面提到的他是一个只有一条腿的残疾人可知答案。
16．D 后文讲到他仍然跑在人生的大道上，由此可见他并没有失去信心。lose heart“失去信心”，follow suit“跟着做”，lose face“丢脸”。
17．A remarks指那位残疾人对作者说的话。
18．C 前文讲到经过两年的奋斗，作者成功了，故可推断他的家境逐渐地好了起来。
19．B 从returned to my senior school和eventually succeeded等处可以判断作者考进了大学。
20．D 当你跑出人生的雨季的时候，展现在你面前的将是一片晴朗的天空。
Ⅳ.1.B 词义猜测题。根据该词后面的语境“relationship they're trying to build”可知他们正尝试建立“和谐的”人际关系。故harmonious“和谐的，协调的”最符合文意。
2．A 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句得知亚洲一些国家人们不公开谈论及分享他们私人的想法、感情等是因为他们感觉公开会不利于正尝试建立的和谐的人际关系。
3．B 细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第五句“As a general rule, it's best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends.”可得知。
4．A 细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句得知在大部分地方“体育”是一个典型的友好的话题。
5．C 细节理解题。根据最后两句可得知不要批评一个国家的体育，相反要表扬对方国家的体育。
Ⅴ.1.We haven't decided when to visit the place.
2．Nothing will make me change my mind.
3．Give me time, and I'll do it well. 4.Please find out when the train starts. 5.Believe me, I am serious about selling the house.
课时作业(二)
Reading Practice & Cultural Corner & Writing
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．We received 400________ (申请)for the job.
2．She always________ (偏爱)her youngest child more than the others.
3．For________ (某些) reasons I will be unable to attend the meeting.
4．When asked, he made no________(答复)．
5．Please look after my house during my________(缺席)．
6．I made an________(道歉)to my host and left early.
7．It is not polite to________ (打断)when others are talking.
8．I can't________ (想象)walking all the way to the North Pole.
9．What is the main________ (目的)of the building?
10．It's a pity that all of us have noticed your daily behavior________( 与……相矛盾) your words.
Ⅱ.单项填空
1．My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was ________ it.
A．in honour of B．in memory of
C．in favour of D．in search of
2．—How long do you think it'll be ________I can go back to work?
—Well, you'll be feeling much better by next weekend.
A．before B．when
C．until D．that
3．He said he'd phone you ________ he got home.
A．while B．the moment
C．the immediately D．as possible as
4．He ________ for weeks, so he had a lot of work to________.
A．was absence; make B．was absent; make up
C．had absence; make out D．had absented; make
5．I asked Clive where he was going but he didn't ________.
A．reply B．react
C．repay D．request
6．It is bad manners to________ others while they are having a conversation.
A．ask B．bother
C．interrupt D．doubt
7．Do yourself a ________ especially when mother is away from home.
A．favour B．reply
C．reception D．visa
8．When considering how to settle the problem, the most important factor—weather, he had________.
A．left out B．left behind
C．left off D．left over
9．Why didn't you ________your being late for school?
A．apologize to your teacher for
B．make an apology for your teacher for
C．apologize your teacher for
D．apologize for your teacher to
10．(2013·成都高二检测)I can hardly imagine two of them ________the enemies.
A．defeat B．to defeat
C．defeating D．to have defeated
Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
Small talk is a very short conversation used by individual to kill time and make the other person feel comfortable in his presence. However, sometimes you should be careful of your topics.
There are certain “safe” topics that people usually discuss.
The weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other well discuss. Sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation.
Another topic that is generally safe is current events. As long as you are not discussing a controversial_issue,_such as a recent law concerning equal rights, it is usually safe to discuss that. Entertainment and sports news is another good topic. If there is something that you and the other person have in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. For example, if the bus is extremely full and there are no seats available, you might talk about the reasons why. Similarly, people in an office might casually discuss the new paint or furniture.
There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable when making small talk.
Discussing personal information such as salaries or a recent divorce is unacceptable between people who do not know each other well. Compliments on clothing or hair are acceptable; however, you should never say something (good or bad) about a person's body.
Negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are also not acceptable. When you do not know a person well, you cannot be sure who their friends are. You do not talk about private issues either, because you do not know if you can trust the other person with your secrets or personal information. Lastly, it is not wise to continue talking about an issue that the other person does not seem comfortable with or interested in.
1．What does the passage mainly tell us?
A．Why do people make small talk?
B．What topics do people choose when making small talk?
C．What is small talk?
D．In which situations do people make small talk?
2．Which of the following is NOT the best topic when you make small talk?
A．Beautiful day, isn't it?
B．Did you watch the news today?
C．Have you got a boyfriend?
D．What do you think of the new computers?
3．The underlined part “controversial issue” in the fourth paragraph most probably means________.
A．debatable question B．acceptable question
C．private question D．interesting question
4．Which of the following belongs to small talk that most probably takes place at a bus stop?
A．The buses are very slow these days, aren't they?
B．Excuse me, which bus should I take to get to the park?
C．It looks as if it will rain. I should have taken my umbrella.
D．Can you lend me some money for a ticket?
5．How is the text organized?
A．①②③④/⑤⑥⑦ B．①②③④/⑤/⑥⑦
C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥⑦ D．①/②③④/⑤⑥⑦
B
(2013·重庆高考)It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather. Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr. Johnson's famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson's observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak.
Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as the English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood. He argues that “To an outsider, the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.
Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive. Bryson is wrong, he says, because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena. “The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider.
Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English. Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point. The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all. English weather-speak is a system of signs, which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other. Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data. Rather, they are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank “fillers”. In other words, English weather-speak is a means of social bonding.
6．The author mentions Dr. Johnson's comment to show that________.
A．most commentators agree with Dr. Johnson
B．Dr. Johnson is famous for his weather observation
C．the comment was accurate two hundred years ago
D．English conversations usually start with the weather
7．What does the underlined word “obsession” most probably refer to?
A．A social trend.
B．An emotional state.
C．A historical concept.
D．An unknown phenomenon.
8．According to the passage，Jeremy Paxman believes that________.
A．Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather
B．there is nothing special about the English weather
C．the English weather attracts people to the British Isles
D．English people talk about the weather for its uncertainty
9．What is the author's main purpose of writing the passage?
A．To explain what English weather-speak is about.
B．To analyse misconceptions about the English weather.
C．To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.
D．To convince people that the English weather is changeable.
Ⅳ.翻译句子
1．玛丽病得很厉害，因此她住院了。(as a consequence)
________________________________________________________________
2．每当我看到这幅画，我总想起我们一起度过的日子。(every time)
________________________________________________________________
3．想让我给你讲点有趣的事让你高兴吗？(cheer up)
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4．这个单词拼错了；你漏了一个字母。(leave out)
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5．据估计有2000名学生被那所著名的大学录取。(it is estimated that...)
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课时作业(二)
Ⅰ.1.applications 2.favours 3.certain 4.reply
5．absence 6.apology 7.interrupt 8.imagine 9.purpose 10.contradicts
Ⅱ.1.C 句意：我姐姐反对我的建议，但是我的哥哥支持。in favour of 支持，赞成，符合句意。in honour of为了纪念；in memory of 纪念；in search of寻找。
2．A 句意：——你认为要过多久我才能返回工作岗位？——哦，下周末你就会感觉好很多的。“It will be＋一段时间＋before...”句型表示“要过……时间才……”，符合句意。
3．B 句意：他说他一到家就给你打电话。名词性短语the moment 在此处起连词的作用，用于引导时间状语从句，表示“一……就……”。
4．B 句意：他缺席数周，因此他有很多作业要补。be absent缺席；make up弥补。
5．A 考查动词的词义辨析。reply“回答，答复”；react“反应”；repay“偿还”；request“请求，要求”。根据句意，应选A项。
6．C 考查动词的词义辨析。interrupt表示“打断某人的谈话”；ask“询问”；bother“麻烦”；doubt“怀疑”。根据句意，应选C项。
7．A do yourself a favour“自己照顾自己”，此为固定表达。句意：尤其当妈妈离开时，自己要照顾自己。
8．A 考查动词短语。left out“省略，漏掉”，left behind“把……落在后面”；left off“停止，中断”；left over常用在be left over中表示“剩下”。
9．A apologize to sb. for(doing) sth.与make an apology to sb. for(doing) sth.为固定搭配，表示“因(做了)某事而向某人道歉”。
10．C 句意：我几乎想象不到他们两个人把敌人打败了。imagine后应接动名词作宾语。
Ⅲ.1.B 主旨大意题。文章谈到人们进行闲聊时安全的和不被接受的话题。故选B。
2．C 细节理解题。根据文章第六段最后一句在不太熟悉的人们之间不要谈论有关私人问题的话题。故选C。
3．A 词义猜测题。从该词后面所给的例子：比如关于人权的法律方面的问题，可知其意为“有争议的问题”。故选A。
4．A 推理判断题。这四句话虽然都有可能发生在车站。但根据small talk的定义，B、C、D项不属于开始交流所进行的small talk。在车站最有可能进行的small talk是谈论公交服务，所以A项正确。
5．D 逻辑顺序题。第一段定义small talk，第二至四段讲闲谈时的保险话题，第五至七段讲一些闲谈时不能提及的话题。故选D。
【语篇解读】 本文为一篇议论文。由于英格兰的天气是多变的，所以英国人谈论天气被认为是见面或者搭讪的合理开场白是再熟悉不过的了，本文就此从不同的角度进行了解释。
6．D 推理判断题。本文第一句话就给出了答案，作者提到Dr.Johnson的评论旨在说明英国人见面总是以谈论天气开始，故答案为D项。
7．B 词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句话“……那些不常见、难以预料的天气在不列颠群岛几乎是不被人知道的”可知，英国的天气根本不令人兴奋，随之而来的一种情绪也是几乎不能被理解的。obsession可以理解成是一种谈论天气的“强迫症”，故它是一种情绪的状态，所以答案为B项。
8．D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jeremy所说的话可知，他反驳Bryson的观点，他认为英格兰的天气是多变而又不确定的，这吸引着英国人和外来者，所以答案为D项。
9．A 作者意图判断题。根据第一段的介绍和最后一段的总结可知，本文主要是解析英国人的weather-speak到底是关于什么的。所以答案为A项。B、C两项陈述有误，D项“使人们信服英国的天气是多变的”不是文章的主要谈论内容。
Ⅳ.1.Mary was seriously ill. As a consequence, she was in hospital. 2.Every time I see the picture, I always think of the days we spent together.
3．(Do you)Want me to tell you something funny to cheer you up？ 4.This word is wrongly spelt; you've left out a letter. 5.It is estimated that about 2,000 students were admitted into the famous university.
