模块9Unit1 Other countries, other cultures 单元测试题

Unit 1 单元测试题
第一部分 听力（共两节；满分20分）
◆第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。
1. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Washing.
2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student.
C. Officer and soldier.
3. What does the man think of the concert?
A. Too bad. B. Just so-so. C. Wonderful.
4. Why didn’t the man go to the party?
A. He had another plan. B. He forgot about it.
C. He wasn’t invited.
5. Where is the man now?
A. In a hospital. B. In a post office.
C. In a computer room.
◆第二节（共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15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. Where did the woman hear about the story?
A. From a newspaper. B. On the radio. C. On the Internet.
7. What do we know about the girl mentioned in the conversation?
A. She worked in a hospital.
B. She was ill.
C. She liked reading stories online.
8. Why did the doctor send the message online?
A. To invite the doctor from Washington, D. C.
B. To join some online newsgroups.
C. To ask for help from some foreign medical experts.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. How many times has the woman gone climbing before?
A. Four times. B. Three times. C. Five times.
10. What’s the most the woman can afford?
A.￡352. B.￡325. C. ￡523.
11. When will the woman probably go climbing?
A. In July. B. In September. C. In November.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Moving out of the city.
B. Taking the city buses.
C. Finding a school for Jane.
13. What is the man worried about?
A. He is still working in the city.
B. Schools in the suburbs are not very good.
C. It takes longer to go to work by train.
14. Which of the following means of transport costs the most to go to work?
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What is Mary’s new telephone number?
A. 28239418 B. 28263418 C. 28263487.
16. Who is the man on the phone?
A. Peter’s younger brother.
B. Peter’s elder brother. C. Peter’s good friend.
17. Why does Mary want to talk to Peter?
A. To tell him her new phone number.
B. To invite him to go to a concert with her.
C. To ask him to ring her tomorrow morning.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where was Mike born?
A. Chicago. B. Toronto. C. Tokyo.
19. What is Paula’s job?
A. A university professor.
B. A manager of a company.
C. A teacher at a high school.
20. How much money does Mike have to pay for his son’s tuition?
A. $ 8,020. B. $ 8,002. C. $ 8,200.
第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节；满分35分）
◆第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21. ________, this kind of disease can do great harm to people.
A. Occurring wherever B. It occurs where it is
C. Where does it occur D. Wherever it occurs
22. — I’d like to go with you to the cinema, but I’m short of money these days.
— That’s all right. ________.
A. I’ll help you B. It’ll be my treat
C. Help yourself D. You’re welcome
23. Talking to a friend over the phone, you feel that you are close to each other ________ you are actually very far away from one another.
A. so long as B. as far as
C. as if D. even if
24. Whenever possible, he would play rock and roll for her as she had a (n) ________ for that kind of music.
A. interest B. habit
C. devotion D. preference
25. It makes no difference ________ our sports meet is held this week or next week.
A. that B. either C. if D. whether
26. General Pace said that the two countries should not focus on how to fight a war but should focus on how to _____ war.
A. defend B. protect C. prevent D. preserve
27. The only system _____will help you remember _____ you have heard at a lecture is a system of keeping notes.
A. what; that B. that; what
C. what; what D. that; which
28. — Which of the fashionable dresses do you like best?
— ________ of them. They are all either too expensive or of little use.
A. Either B. Neither C. None D. Nothing
29. If you suspect that the illness might be serious you should not _______ going to the doctor.
A. put aside B. put off
C. put forward D. put up
30. — Mum, I don’t want to apply for this position.
— Since you have been preparing so long, you might as well, ________.
A. have tried B. try C. to try D. to have tried
31. A man who fears suffering is already suffering from ____ he fears.
A. that B. which C. what D. it
32. Last year their type hit the market and they sold twice as many computers as their ________.
A. ancestors B. competitors C. participants D. scholars
33. — Do you mind if I open the door, Lily?
— ________. I feel a bit cold.
A. That’s OK B. I’d rather you didn’t
C. Take your time D. Of course not
34. This film was so horrible that I ________ my brother ________ the arm tightly.
A. grasped; by B. grasped; on
C. took; with D. took; on
35. — I hear a new chemical plant will be built in our city.
— That’s terrible! Where will it be built?
— It will be _______ near the railway.
A. lain B. appeared
C. set D. located
◆第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
Butler lost his legs in a 1965 land mine explosion in Vietnam. He returned home a war hero. Twenty years later, he 36 once again that heroism comes from the heart.
Butler was working in his garage in a small town in Arizona on a hot summer day 37 he heard a woman’s scream coming from a nearby house. He 38 his wheelchair toward the house, but dense（密集的） bushes prevented him from reaching the back door, 39 he got out of his wheelchair and crawled（爬行） through the dirt and 40 . “I had to get there,” he said. “It didn’t matter how much it 41 .”
When Butler arrived at the house, he traced the 42 to the pool, where a three-year-old girl was lying at the bottom. She had been born without arms and had 43 in the water. She couldn’t swim and her mother stood over her baby screaming 44 . Butler dived to the bottom of the pool and brought little Stephanie back up to the deck. Her face being blue, she had no 45 and she was not breathing.
Butler immediately began 46 CPR (心肺复苏术) to make her come round while Stephanie’s mother telephoned the hospital. She was told the doctors had already been out on a call. 47 , she sobbed（哭泣）and hugged Butler’s shoulder.
As Butler continued with his CPR, he 48 comforted Stephanie’s mother. “Don’t worry,” he said. “I was her arms when we got out of the pool. It’ll be okay. Now I’m her lungs. Together we can 49 it.”
50 later the little girl coughed, 51 consciousness (意识) and began to cry. As they hugged and rejoiced together, the mother asked Butler how he knew she would be okay.
“When my legs were 52 in the war, I was all 53 in a field,” he told her. “No one was there to help me except a little Vietnamese girl. As she 54 to drag me into her village, she whispered in broken English, ‘It okay. You can live. I be your legs. Together we make it.’ This was my chance to 55 the favor.”
36. A. proved B. suggested C. permitted D. promised
37. A. while B. when C. as D. after
38. A. pushed B. pulled C. drove D. wheeled
39. A. but B. and C. so D. if
40. A. flowers B. sidewalks C. streets D. bushes
41. A. hurt B. wounded C. burned D. injured
42. A. laughters B. footprints C. screams D. noise
43. A. stepped B. played C. jumped D. fallen
44. A. surprisedly B. excitedly C. happily D. madly
45. A. pulse B. heart C. sound D. spirit
46. A. performing B. planning C. carrying D. spreading
47. A. Hopefully B. Helplessly C. Narrowly D. Deliberately
48. A. excitedly B. happily C. calmly D. sadly
49. A. do B. cut C. use D. make
50. A. Days B. Seconds C. Hours D. Periods
51. A. regained B. reduced C. required D. rescued
52. A. blown over B. blown down C. blown off D. blown out
53. A. alone B. lonely C. frightened D. angry
54. A. fought B. struggled C. wanted D. helped
55. A. release B. recover C. return D. reuse
第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A 难度：★
I strongly believe that the drinking age should be raised. I don’t believe that at 21 most people are either fully grown enough or responsible enough to deal with drinking. Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs people use.
It’s common for minors（未成年人） to have friends who are the legal drinking age. I often see people come into the store to buy alcohol for minors. Teens will often wait outside while the 21-year-old buys the alcohol.
Many 21-year-old people are still in college and enjoy parties with alcohol. College is seen as a time when young people can have lots of parties and have fun with friends, but it is also when the danger first appears. If we raise the drinking age by even a few years, we could save thousands of lives.
Traffic accidents are often the result of people driving after having drunk alcohol. There are always reports of accidents on the news because a drunk driver missed a stop sign or wasn’t able to stay in his or her lane. Since alcohol weakens the body, it also makes drinkers more relaxed and looser. As a result, one mistake or one bad judgment can cause lots of damage within many families.
My oldest sister used to hang out with people who would buy alcohol so they could party. Her personality changed a lot, and I don’t think she will ever be the same again, even with help.
I’m not saying we should ban alcohol, but I believe that it should be more closely controlled. There are lots of other ways to have fun with your friends that don’t involve drinking. Alcohol is a drug and I believe we should make some changes to the laws relating to it.
56. Why does the author say that College is when the danger first appears?
A. There are lots of 21-year-olds in colleges.
B. College students usually have lots of parties.
C. College students usually have a lot of pressure.
D. 21-year-olds often drink at parties after entering college.
57. The author uses his oldest sister as an example in Paragraph 5 to show that _______________.
A. his oldest sister can drink a lot
B. young people should drink more
C. alcohol can do a lot of damage to young people
D. alcohol is beneficial to young people
58. According to the author, alcohol _____________.
A. should be banned
B. should be bought by teenagers
C. should be controlled closely
D. should be drunk with friends only
59. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To advise people to reduce drinking.
B. To call for a raise in the legal drinking age.
C. To explain why drinking is harmful.
D. To analyze drink-related accidents.
B 难度：★★
Each year, when Dr. Joel visits area schools in February to celebrate National Children’s Dental (牙齿的) Health Month, he tells the story of George Washington’s teeth, which are long thought to have been made out of wood. Here’s the true story:
President Washington lost his teeth at an early age. He suffered from poor dental health throughout his younger years. He had two sets of false teeth (dentures) made by the most famous American dentist of his day, Dr. John Greenwood. They were made from the finest ivory and gold. One of the sets was donated to the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, which is the oldest dental college in the world. The dental school in turn lent the dentures they had to the Smithsonian in 1976 for a special exhibition. Unfortunately, the dentures were stolen from the exhibition and were never found again.
For me, the most interesting part of the story about George’s teeth is the structure of these teeth. The upper and lower gold plates (托牙版) were connected by springs (弹簧) which pushed the upper and lower plates against the upper and lower ridges (脊状物) of his mouth to hold them in place. Washington actually had to actively close his mouth to make his teeth bite together. If he relaxed, his mouth would open. This is the reason why the Father of Our Country always looks so serious in his pictures. Take a look at a dollar bill. George isn’t upset — he’s just trying to keep his teeth in!
President Washington’s other dentures are now on permanent display at the Dr. Samuel Harris National Museum of Dentistry in downtown Baltimore. The exhibits there are really something special — fun and educational.
60. What were Washington’s false teeth made out of?
A. wood B. wood and ivory
C. ivory D. ivory and gold
61. Where was one of the two sets of Washington’s false teeth stolen?
A. In the Smithsonian.
B. In the University of Maryland Dental School.
C. In Baltimore.
D. In the Dr. Samuel Harris National Museum of Dentistry.
62. What is the best title for this passage?
A. President Washington
B. Washington’s Teeth
C. Children’s Dental Health
D. A Permanent Exhibition
C 难度：★★★
Once snake charmers (耍蛇艺人) were an icon of Indian culture. Large numbers of snake charmers could be seen walking the streets of cities and towns, and their cloth-covered baskets hanging from bamboo poles slung across their shoulders.
The exotic（异域的）sight of these mystical (神秘的) men enticing snakes to dance to the music of flutes（笛子）has long been of interest to people in the West. The charmers deal with deadly snakes, which have added to the intrigue of street-side performances.
Today, however, such sights are increasingly rare and snake charmers struggle to survive. The lives of snake charmers have become very difficult since the Indian government banned the keeping of pet snakes under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. In addition to wildlife protection laws, another factor is the growing market for television programs about wildlife in India.
After seeing so many wildlife shows on television, many people have learnt so much about snakes that it is no longer possible to fool people of the danger of their job. Many people realize that there is no need to panic when you see a snake and, as a result, snake charmers have lost a lot of respect.
Another factor leading to the decline in the number of snake charmers is that children these days are so burdened with schoolwork that finding time to watch a snake charming performance is rare. What’s more, children today have so many other interests that they no longer view snake charming with wonder. Snake charmers are even becoming a rare sight in villages.
63. The underlined word “enticing” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A. showing B. forcing
C. encouraging D. instructing
64. How many factors are leading to the decline of snake charmers, according to the passage?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 3 D. 5
65. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Snake charmers have existed since Indian culture first began.
B. People once had great respect for snake charmers.
C. The number of snake charmers is increasing today.
D. City people can no longer see snake charmers.
66. The passage is mainly about _________.
A. the careers of snake charmers in villages
B. the origin of street-side performances
C. the icons of Indian culture
D. the decline in the number of snake charmers
D难度：★★★★
A Muslim（穆斯林）wedding is typically an event that will last many days. Before the wedding, there is an engagement （订婚）ceremony, and rings are exchanged during this ceremony. The groom’s family then provides the bride’s wedding clothes. These are the steps followed at Muslim wedding ceremonies.
Step 1:
The bride is anointed（涂抹）with turmeric paste (姜黄糊) provided by the groom’s family during the Manjha ceremony. This happens at the bride’s house two days before the wedding.
Step 2:
Henna（指甲花）is applied to the bride’s hands and feet. Only unmarried women may participate in this. A spot is also applied to the groom as a symbolic sign. The bride isn’t allowed to leave her house until the wedding ceremony.
Step 3:
Family and friends go with the groom from his place to the wedding ceremony location. If there isn’t a large enough place for the wedding ceremony, a shamiana is set up, which is a large decorated tent.
Step 4:
Drums and musical instruments are played as the groom arrives. The groom then exchanges a class of sharbet and money with the bride’s brother.
Step 5:
The ceremony is started as the priest（牧师）asks the bride and groom if they’re happy with the arrangement and agree to the marriage. The priest then reads a section from the Koran（古兰经）.
Step 6:
The marriage is then registered. The groom and two witnesses must then sign it immediately. The bride signs it at a later time. The groom gives gifts and money to the bride’s sisters.
Step 7:
The bride and groom sit together during their first meal. A long scarf is used to cover their heads while the priest has them read prayers. The couple is permitted to see each other through the reflection of mirrors.
67. Which is the correct order of steps at a Muslim wedding?
a. register the marriage.
b. set up a large decorated tent.
c. have the bride and groom read prayers.
d. exchange the rings at the engagement ceremony.
A. a, b, c, d B. d, a, b, c
C. d, b, a, c D. a, c, d, b
68. The purpose of setting up a large decorated tent is ____________.
A. for the engagement ceremony
B. for the wedding ceremony
C. for the groom’s family
D. for the bride’s family
69. What can we know from the passage?
A. The groom goes to the wedding ceremony with his family and friends.
B. The bride and groom are seated together before their first meal.
C. The bride is anointed with turmeric paste on the wedding day.
D. Unmarried women can’t apply henna to the bride’s hands and feet.
70. When asked to register the marriage, ____________.
A. the groom and the bride sign it at once in front of two witnesses
B. the two witnesses and the bride sign it at a later time
C. the groom signs it earlier than the bride
D. they are allowed to see each other in the mirrors
第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
要求：每空限一词
YouTube is a popular free website which lets users upload, view, and share video clips (片段). The wide variety of site content includes movie and TV clips and music videos, as well as amateur content such as videoblogging.
Despite YouTube’s huge user base, content library, and popularity, it is still a very small company at the administrative level, staffed by only about 60 employees. YouTube, Inc. was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, who were all early employees of PayPal.
YouTube had a humble（简陋的）beginning in February 2005, in a garage in California, and none at that time thought that it would be such a huge hit among netizens (网民) in less than two years. In November, 2005, seeing its great popularity, the investment firm Sequoia Capital（红杉资本）invested an initial $ 3.5 million; in addition to this, Roelof Botha, partner of the firm and former CFO (财务总监) of PayPal, joined the YouTube board of directors. In April 2006, Sequoia put an additional $ 8 million into the company, which experienced a boom in popularity and growth in just its first few months.
Soon the website began to make profits. It was at this stage that Google took notice of YouTube and expressed interest in acquiring it. Eventually, on October 9, 2006, they bought it for $1.65 billion in stock, the biggest purchase made by Google so far.
Today, YouTube is one of the fastest growing portals in the World Wide Web, and it is the tenth most popular website in cyberspace. 100 million clips are viewed every day on YouTube, with an additional 65,000 new videos uploaded every 24 hours. YouTube, according to Hitswise.com, has over 64% of the online video market in the UK. The number of visitors to YouTube is estimated to be over 20 million every month.
YouTube
The three stages of development
The popularity and valuation
In February, 2005, (71)_____ early employees of PayPal created YouTube, a free video sharing (72)_____.
In (76)_____of popularity, YouTube ranks tenth in cy-berspace. There are 100 million clips (77)_____ on YouTube, with an additional 65,000 new videos being uploaded daily.
Sequoia invested a (73)_____ of $ 11.5 million in YouTube, Inc. in November 2005 and April 2006 , making the company (74)_____ and allowing it to grow quickly in its first few months.
In October 2006, Google (75)_____ $1.65 billion for YouTube Inc., the biggest purchase made up to now.
YouTube (78)_____ up more than 64 (79)_____of the pre-sent online video market in the UK. It is estimated that there are over 20 million web users (80)_____it monthly.
第五部分 书面表达（25分）
假设你刚从奥地利旅游回来，你的朋友Jack向你打听有关的信息，请你根据以下提示，用英语给他写一封回信，相关的人名和地名已经给出。
奥地利位于欧洲的中部，是欧盟的成员国之一。面积大概83,850平方公里，人口约800万。官方语言是德语，但很多居民通晓英语。她是个有着令人叹为观止的自然风光的国家。阿尔卑斯山横贯整个西、南部，是夏季登山和冬季滑雪运动的天堂。欧洲第二大河多瑙河流经东北部境内。东部各省，包括首都维也纳，则坐落于美丽的多瑙河盆地。奥地利有众多的历史文化遗迹，比如音乐之都—维也纳，莫扎特的故乡—萨尔斯堡等。文化与历史的结合为我们提供了丰富的视觉和听觉大餐。
注意：
1. 词数：150词左右。信的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
2. 参考词汇：多瑙河盆地 the Danube basin 维也纳Vienna
莫扎特Mozart萨尔斯堡Salzburg
Dear Jack,
I’m very glad to hear from you.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
John
参考答案
1-5 CACCC 6-10 ABCAB
11-15 BAACC 16-20 BBAAC
21-25 DBDDD 26-30 CBCBB
31-35 CBBAD 36-40 ABDCD
41-45 ACDDA 46-50 ABCDB
51-55 ACABC 56-60 DCCBD
61-65 ABCCB 66-70 DCBAC
任务型阅读
71. three 72. website
73. total 74. popular 75. paid 76. terms 77. viewed 78. makes 79. percent 80. visiting
书面表达
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
I’m very glad to hear from you.
Let me introduce to you Austria, the beautiful country I visited recently. It is a member state of the EU and is located in the central part of Europe. It covers an area of 83,850 square kilometers and has a population of about 8 million. Its official language is German, but many people can speak English. It is an amazingly beautiful country. The Alps, which is a paradise for hiking in summer and skiing in winter, run through the western and southern parts of Austria. The “blue” Danube River, the second longest river in Europe, flows through the northeast. The eastern provinces, including Vienna, the capital city, lie in the beautiful Danube basin. Austria has many historic sites, such as, Vienna, the capital of music, and Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart. If you ever visit Austria, the combination of culture and history will give you a feast for your eyes and ears.
Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
John
听力原文
Text 1
W: Tom, where are your dirty clothes?
M: Oh, mum. They are still on my bed.
Text 2
W: How often should I take this medicine?
M: Twice a day, but only after meals.
Text 3
M: How do you like the concert?
W: Oh, it couldn’t be better.
M: I agree.
Text 4
W: Why didn’t you go to Jack’s birthday party yesterday?
M: I had wanted to go, but he didn’t invite me.
W: Oh, he must have forgotten about you.
Text 5
M: Thanks for helping me find that e-mail.
W: Not at all. If you have any questions, please call me.
M: OK. That’s very kind of you.
Text 6
W: I read a story in News Daily just now. It says that the Internet helped save a girl.
M: Sounds interesting. How did it happen?
W: A girl lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital. The doctors did what they could to save her, but they didn’t know what was wrong.
M: How does this relate to computers?
W: Well, one of the doctors then remembered that foreign medical experts could be reached through online newsgroups. So he sent out a message, asking for help. It was sent to many websites, and luckily, it wasn’t long before a doctor in Washington, D. C. picked it up.
Text 7
M: Hello, what can I do for you?
W: I’d like to go mountain-climbing in New Zealand.
M: Do you often go climbing?
W: Not too often. I did climbing in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2007.
M: How much are you looking forward to spending?
W: The most I can pay is 325 pounds.
M: When would you like to go climbing? In July, September or November?
W: November’s too late for me, so probably September.
Text 8
W: What do you think of moving?
M: To tell you the truth, I haven’t decided yet. How about you?
W: Well, since Jane is going to start school next year, I’d really like to get out of the city. I have found that schools in some of the places near the city are actually much better than the ones in the city.
M: Yes, I’m sure that’s true and I believe we’ll be able to live a more peaceful life away from the busy city, but my work is still in the city, you know.
W: I’ve thought about that, too. You know, it won’t take that much longer to go to work by train than by city bus.
M: You are right. It will cost a little more money each month, but I think it will be worth it.
W: So let’s start looking for a place, shall we?
M: Certainly. Let’s go.
Text 9
M: Hello, this is 28239418.
W: Hello, is that Peter?
M: Oh, no. This is John, Peter’s elder brother. Peter is not in. Can I take a message?
W: Yes, this is Mary, Peter’s friend. I am calling to ask him if he will be free tomorrow afternoon. I’ve got two tickets for the S.H.E Concert and I would like to invite him to go with me.
M: OK, I’ll tell him. Would you like him to ring you back later?
W: Well, I won’t be at home later today. Would you please ask him to ring me tomorrow morning?
M: Sure. Can I have your telephone number?
W: Of course. My new phone number is 28263487.
M: OK. I’ll leave him a message from you.
W: Thank you very much. Goodbye!
M: Bye!
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Mike Brown is 49 years old. He was born in Chicago, but now he lives in Toronto, Canada. Mike is the manager of a computer company. He earns a good salary and lives in a large house, which is very expensive. He also has a very good car and every year he and his family go abroad on holidays, so he doesn’t have much money in the bank.
Mike’s wife, Paula, is a university professor and their son Jack is studying at a university in Canada. They have a lot of interests, such as reading, painting, and listening to classical music. They also like eating at fine restaurants and going skiing.
Now, it is Monday morning. Mike is in his office. He opens a letter and suddenly he becomes very upset. His colleague asks, “What’s the matter, Mike?” “Well, this is the bill from my son’s university. It’s time to pay his tuition again.” Mike looks at the bill again and says, “I can’t believe it. It’s time to pay the tuition again. I have to pay $ 8,200, but I don’t have enough at the moment. Can you believe it?”