Module 3 Life now and then模块测试卷（含答案解析）

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Module 3 Life now and then模块测试卷
一、单项填空(每小题1分,共10分)
1.—Mum, can I blow out the 　　　on the birthday cake now??
—No, dear. You should make a wish first.
A. flowers B. candles C. fruit D. cheese
2.Would you mind taking out the trash, son? I am busy　　　 the washing.?
A. do B. to do C. doing D. did
3.—What do you think of your junior high school life?
—I think it is one of　　　　periods in my life.?
A. wonderful B. more wonderful
C. much wonderful D. the most wonderful
4.I am afraid we cannot 　　　to take a taxi. Let's go by underground instead.?
A. refuse B. afford C. forget D. fall
5.Mr Black's memory is getting　　　.As a result, he often leaves his keys at home.?
A. older B. poorer C. greater D. better
6.—I'll be away for a long time.
—Don't worry. She can look after your pet 　　　.?
A. careful enough B. enough careful C. carefully enough D. enough carefully
7.　　　 you speak, 　　　your English will be.?
A. The less; the more B. The more; the better C. The less; the better D. The more; the less
8.My grandfather 　　　live in the countryside, but now he 　　　living in the city.?
A. used to; used to B. got used to; gets used to
C. used to; gets used to D. got used to; used to
9.—Did you see the movie The Lion King last weekend?
—No. I 　　　go to the cinema these days. I am busy writing a book report.?
A. often B. always C. seldom D. usually
10.—Our head teacher is responsible for his work. He spends most of his time with us.
—　　　 He always communicates with our parents in his free time.?
A. I hope so! B. What? C. That's for sure. D. Why?
二、完形填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
　　Richard was born in California. He　11　 with three older sisters and they had a happy life. There was food on the table and he had plenty of clothes too. They went to good schools in the city. All this was　12　 because of their father Michael.?
Michael was born in a 　13　 family in a small town just outside Mexico City. When Michael was a boy, there was not enough food for him to eat, or fresh water to drink. Whenever he was thirsty, he would go to the river to collect　14　. Michael lived in a small house. Many times he slept on the　15　, with just a blanket between him and the ground.?
That all changed at the age of 17. Michael　16　 to the United States with his family. The first few years were almost as difficult as it was in Mexico, but　17　 things began getting better. ?
When Michael turned 19, he decided to go to a community college. His father had always stressed(强调) the　18　 of learning English while they lived in Mexico. That was very useful to Michael now. Soon Michael brought home excellent report cards(成绩报告单). 　19　 this, he was able to go to university.?
After graduating from the university, Michael got a great job that　20　 well, which allowed him to help his parents. He soon had a happy big family of his own. ?
11.A. stood up B. grew up C. lived up D. cut up
12.A. possible B. patient C. important D. humorous
13.A. big B. small C. rich D. poor
14.A. food B. drink C. water D. juice
15.A. bed B. table C. ground D. sofa
16.A. travelled B. moved C. drove D. flew
17.A. suddenly B. gradually C. clearly D. especially
18.A. difference B. importance C. situation D. decision
19.A. Because of B. As for C. Such as D. Next to
20.A. spent B. took C. cost D. paid
三、阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)
A
　　At my primary school, I was one of the smartest kids there. I never studied, but always got perfect scores. I thought I was born clever. At least I believed so. I was also a prodigy in music according to myself. I could sing better than almost everyone else in my school. I was pretty sure that once I got to sixth grade, everyone would be surprised by me. ?
　　But actually, they weren't.
　　When I arrived at my new class, I couldn't wait to show everyone what I could do. However, there was always someone else who could do them better. My grades began to suffer. More talented (有天资的) girls often sang solo (独唱). I believed I wasn't smart. I believed I wasn't talented. I believed I was a failure.
　　Over the next two years, I had to work very hard. Every prize for the singing competition was given to me for hard work and effort. Grades were still very low but improving little by little. I worked really hard. However, I was never the best at everything.
　　I haven't realized until recently that I really don't have to be the best at everything. I was too hard on myself. In fact, when I did badly in a test, my classmates never laughed at me.
　　No one is perfect. There will probably always be someone better than me at something. Anyway, there are over seven billion people in this world. I will never be the number one at everything, and that's really okay.
21.What does "a prodigy" probably mean in English?
A. A smart kid. B. A crazy fan. C. A common child. D. A lazy girl.
22.When the writer was in the new class, 　　　. ?
A. she lost her interest in music B. she lost her confidence
C. her solo surprised everyone D. she got separated from friends
23.What happened to the writer during the next two years?
A. She won many prizes without any effort.
B. She found the best way to become perfect.
C. She gave up trying because of the low scores.
D. She failed to be the best though she worked hard.
24.What has the writer realized recently?
A. There is no success without effort.
B. Being talented is the key to success.
C. Don't expect too much of yourself.
D. It's not necessary to care about the result.
25.Which can be the best title for this passage?
A. When I wasn't perfect B. My past life as a young girl
C. Hard work doesn't work D. How to be perfect
B
　　It has been forty years since China's Reform and Opening-up(改革开放). Let's see how China has changed through the years.
1978-1988: New Look
In a 1978 Japanese documentary(纪录片) China's New Look, there was a scene showing Chinese people's life back then. In front of an old-fashioned TV set, some Shanghainese gathered around to watch a TV show. In 1981, only one out of every 170 city families in China had a colour TV.
1988-1998: 　▲　 ?
In October 1990, the first McDonald's on the Chinese mainland opened for business in Shenzhen. It quickly became the hottest tourist spot(旅游景点). "Many Chinese customers waited in line and shouted to the shop assistant, ‘I want 10 Big Macs,’"recalled a waiter at McDonald' s at that time.
1998-2008: Here Comes WTO
For many Chinese, the year 2001 was very unforgettable. It marked the start of a new millennium(一千年) and led to a whole new era(时代) as China joined the World Trade Organization(WTO). From 2001 to 2017, China's average(平均的) growth of the imports(进口) of goods and services was more than twice the world's average.
2008-2018: New Beginning
Shanghai, a city of long-time business culture, is always a step ahead in China's foreign trade. With the successful hosting of China's first import expo(展览会) in November 2018, the city went on to develop China's import business. The expo will be remembered as a new beginning for China's import history.
26.Which picture shows the scene of China's New Look?
A. B.
C. D.
27.Which of the following can be put in 　▲　??
A. Never Forget Old Times B. New Way of Living
C. All over the World D. West Meets East
28.How did Chinese people feel when the first McDonald's appeared in China?
A. Interested. B. Unhappy. C. Strange. D. Worried.
29.What can we learn after China joined the WTO?
A. Chinese people began to travel abroad.
B. China grew very fast in its imports.
C. China became more and more popular.
D. Foreigners bought a lot of products from China.
30.When and where was China's first import expo held?
A. In Shanghai, in November, 2001.
B. In Shenzhen, in November, 2001.
C. In Shanghai, in November, 2018.
D. In Shenzhen, in November, 2018.
C
　　"Life is speeding up.Everyone is getting unwell."
　　This may sound like something someone would say today.But in fact,an unknown person who lived in Rome in AD 53 wrote it.
　　We all love new inventions.They are exciting,amazing and can even change our lives.But have all these inventions really improved the quality of our lives?
　　Picture this.You're rushing to finish your homework on the computer.Your mobile phone rings. A WeChat message from your friend appears on the screen, and the noise from the television is getting louder and louder.Suddenly the computer goes blank and you lose all your work.Now you have to stay up all night to get it done.How happy do you feel?
　　Inventions have speeded up our lives so much that they often leave us stressed and tired.Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities,who have no telephones,no cars,even no electricity often seem to be happier?Perhaps because they live simpler lives.
　　One family in the UK went back in time to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today.The grandparents,with their daughter,and grandsons Benjamin,10 and Thomas,7,spent nine weeks in a 1940s house.They had no washing machine,microwave,computer or mobile phone.
　　The grandmother,Lyn,said,"The more things you have,the more difficult life becomes." The boys said they fought less.Probably,they said,because there was less to fight over,such as their computer.Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a "trendy, beer-drinking granny"to one who cooked things.
31.The writer uses the quote(引号) at the beginning of the story to 　　　.?
A. tell us a truth about our lives
B. tell us what life was like long time ago
C. point out what causes such a thing to happen
D. point out some problems we will meet in life
32.In the passage, the writer describes a picture to show that new inventions 　　　.?
A. have speeded up our lives
B. may bring people some trouble
C. may make people feel very happy
D. have improved the quality of our lives
33.The family chose to spend some time in a 1940s house because 　　　.?
A. they loved to live simple lives
B. they were troubled by modern inventions
C. living in a different time would be a lot of fun for them
D. they wanted to know how people lived without modern inventions
34.According to the passage,which is NOT right?
A. People who live far away from noisy cities often seem to be happier.
B. The family had some changes when they lived in a 1940s house.
C. An unknown Roman was sure that the quality of life would get better.
D. With the improvement of our lives,we often feel stressed and tired.
35.The passage is mainly about 　　　.?
A. problems with technology
B. changes of technology
C. the importance of technology
D. improvements in our lives with technology
四、从方框中选择最佳选项补全对话(有两项多余)(每小题1分,共5分)
Tom: Hi, Paul. I haven't seen you for years. 　36　?
Paul: Sorry. Do we know each other? Who are you?
Tom: I'm Tom, your cousin. 　37　?
Paul: Let me see. Oh, yes. I heard you were in Cambridge University.
Tom: Yes. But now I have finished the university.
Paul: 　38　 But now you are thin and tall. So I couldn't...?
Tom: Really? I used to have tons of sweet food. So I was very fat.
Paul: 　39　?
Tom: Yes. I still wear glasses.
Paul: Where are you working now?
Tom: I'm in Fudan University. I have been a teacher of the university.
Paul: Great. 　40　 I can treat you to dinner.?
Tom: Thank you, but I have a meeting later.
Paul: All right. See you next time.
Tom: See you.
A. You used to be short and heavy.
B. What do you feel like eating?
C. Don't you remember me?
D. You used to like sports, didn't you?
E. You've changed a lot.
F. OK, I'd like to.
G. Did you use to wear glasses?
五、任务型阅读(每小题1分,共5分)
　　As we know,transformers can change into super-fast cars.Now,scientists at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) have made these robots for real.They are not made of metal but paper!
　　Some parts of these robots are made of toy materials.After putting in small batteries,the paper robots will start to walk slowly. They change from paper into robots in just four minutes.
　　The robots can help people a lot.They can make discoveries in space and other dangerous places.They can also get into a place that is not wide to help people in danger.
　　Scientists think that these robots may start a robotic revolution in the future.They believe that one day when someone wants a robot to walk their dog, he could go to a store with special machines to make it.
　　"In principle,it will be possible to say,‘I want a robot to play chess with me.’and make a machine that is able to play chess with you," one scientist said.
　　However, they can't change back into paper or change into other shapes.Once they are changed,they are fixed.
　　根据短文内容完成下列句子
41.These new robots are made of 　　　　.?
42.The robots will begin to walk slowly after 　　　　small batteries.?
43.A paper robot usually takes just 　　　　to chang into a robot. ?
44.These robots can't change back into paper or change into　　　　.?
45.The passage mainly talks about　　　　.?
六、用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全短文(每词限用一次)(每小题1分,共10分)
change, well, angry, fact, but,
remember, since, I, enough, treat
　　During my schooldays,I have met many teachers.The one that I like　46　 would be Ms Davis.?
　　Ms Davis was my 6th grade teacher.I can 　47　 all the stories she told the class.And I especially remember one story that 　48　 me a lot.For weeks, I always had a(n)　49　 look on my face.She told a story about a friend of hers.Her friend also kept a scowl(怒容) on her face.She would smile only when she was singing.In　50　,she was very beautiful when she smiled.When Ms Davis told the story,she was looking directly at me.　51　 then,I have been careful about my expression.?
　　I also remember a trip.The bus didn't have 　52　 seats for all the children,so Ms Davis chose me to ride with her.While in the car,we talked about my family.I liked to talk about 　53　 life with her because she always gave me some good advice.?
　　I felt that Ms Davis 　54　 me differently,because she cared about me,gave me rides and talked about my family.　55　 looking back,she didn't do special things for me but for the whole class.She just made each one of us feel that we were her favorite.Thanks,Ms Davis.?
46.　　47.　　48.　　49.　　50.　　?
51.　　52.　　53.　　54.　　55.　　?
七、书面表达(25分)
　　世界在发展,生活在变化。社会的进步让我们的生活越来越好。请通过以下四组图片,从信息来源、购物方式、居住环境、联系方式等方面,以"How Life Changes!"为题写一篇短文。要求:
1.词数100左右;
2.请先简要介绍表格中的四组图片,再根据生活实际列举至少一个方面,作适当发挥;
3.文稿中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名;
4.字迹工整,语言流畅,表达正确,逻辑清晰。
In the past Now
①
newspaper radio　television
　mobile phone　　computer　　
②
shop
online shop
③
old and dirty house
new and clean house
④
letter　　　postcard
email　　WeChat　 QQ
How Life Changes!









答案解析
一、单项填空
1.B　——妈妈,我现在可以把生日蛋糕上的蜡烛吹灭吗?——不,亲爱的。你应该先许个愿。根据句中的"blow out"可知选B。
2.C　be busy doing sth.为固定用法,意为"忙于做某事"。
3.D　答语意为"我认为它是我生命中最精彩的时期之一"。"one of the +形容词最高级+可数名词复数"意为"最……的……之一",为固定搭配。
4.B　句意:恐怕我们支付不起坐出租车的费用。我们坐地铁去吧。refuse"拒绝";afford"支付得起,负担得起";forget"忘记";fall"落下,跌倒"。根据本题语境可知afford符合题意。
5.B　结合"他经常把他的钥匙忘在家里"可推断,Mr Black的记忆力变得"更差"了,故poorer符合题意。
6.C　——我将离开很长时间。——不要担心。她能足够仔细地照顾你的宠物。空处修饰动词短语look after,要用副词,故排除A和B;enough在此作副词,修饰形容词或副词时,应置于被修饰词的后面,故选C。
7.B　句意:你说得越多,你的英语就会越好。根据句意和"the+比较级,the+比较级"结构可知答案为B。
8.C　句意:我的爷爷过去住在农村,但是现在他已经习惯住在城市里了。used to意为"曾经,过去常常",后跟动词原形,be/get used to意为"习惯于",后跟动词的-ing形式。
9.C　由I am busy writing a book report可知,我最近很少去看电影。often"经常";always"总是,常常"；seldom"很少";usually"通常"。
10.C　根据"我们的校长对工作负责。他大多数时间都和我们待在一起"以及"他总是在有空的时候和我们的父母沟通"可知选C,That's for sure"那是肯定的"。I hope so"我希望如此";What"什么事";Why"为什么"。
二、完形填空
　　【解析】　理查德姐弟四人,生活在一个富有的家庭,他们接受良好的教育,生活安逸,所有这些都归功于他们的父亲迈克尔。
11.B　根据语境可知,此处表示"他与三个姐姐一起长大"。
12.A　因为他们的父亲,所有这些成了可能。possible"可能的";patient"有耐心的";important"重要的"；humorous"幽默的"。
13.D　下文提及"迈克尔小的时候没有足够的食物吃",由此推断,他出生在一个贫穷的家庭。
14.C　上文提及"每当他感到渴时",故此处表示"他会去河边取水"。
15.C　下文提及"他与地面之间只有一条毯子",由此推断,他睡在地上。
16.B　第二段第一句提及迈克尔出生在墨西哥城外的一个小镇,下文又提到他在美国的生活,由此可推知,此处表示他和家人移居到了美国。move"搬家"。
17.B　根据下文内容可知,事情开始逐渐好转了。gradually"逐渐地"。
18.B　由下文内容可知,迈克尔的父亲总是强调学英语的重要性。difference"差异";importance"重要性"；situation"情况";decision"决定"。
19.A　"迈克尔把优异的成绩单带回了家"与"他能上大学"之间为因果关系。because of"因为",符合语境。
20.D　结合文章第一段的内容可知,此处指迈克尔大学毕业后找到了一份报酬很高的工作。
三、阅读理解
A
　　【解析】　本文是一篇记叙文,作者通过对自己学习经历的叙述,阐述了"没有人是完美的"这一道理。
21.A　词义猜测题。根据上文中的"I never studied, but...born clever"和下文中的"I could sing better than almost everyone else in my school"可以推断出"我在音乐方面也是一个聪明的孩子",A项符合文意。
22.B　推理判断题。由文章第三段的叙述可知,作者到新的班级之后,在各方面都不是最好的了,她认为自己并不聪明、也没有天赋,认为自己是一个失败者。所以可推断,她失去了自信。
23.D　细节理解题。根据第四段的最后一句"However, I was never the best at everything"可知,作者尽管付出了很大的努力,但在各方面都不是最优秀的学生。
24.C　推理判断题。根据第五段中的"I really don't have to be the best at everything"可推断出,作者意识到"不要对自己的期望太多"。
25.A　标题判断题。这篇文章主要叙述了作者尽力使自己在各方面都很突出,追求完美,结果却失败的故事。只有"当我不完美时"这个题目符合文意。
B
　　【解析】　这篇短文讲述的是中国改革开放四十年来的变化。
26.A　细节理解题。根据"In front of an old-fashioned TV set, some Shanghainese gathered around to watch a TV show"可知选A。
27.D　段落大意题。根据"In October 1990, the first McDonald's on the Chinese mainland opened for business in Shenzhen"可知,本段讲的是第一家麦当劳在中国大陆开业,故选D。
28.A　推理判断题。根据"It quickly became the hottest tourist spot(旅游景点)"和"Many Chinese customers waited in line and shouted to the shop assistant..."可推知,人们对麦当劳很感兴趣。
29.B　细节理解题。根据"From 2001 to 2017, China's average(平均的) growth of the imports(进口) of goods and services was more than twice the world's average"可知,中国加入WTO后,商品等的进口增长很快。
30.C　细节理解题。根据"Shanghai, a city of long-time business culture...With the successful hosting of China's first import expo(展览会) in November 2018, the city went on..."可知,首届中国国际进口博览会于2018年11月在上海举行。
C
【解析】　快速的创新与发明是否真正提高了人们的生活质量?让我们看看文章是怎么说的吧。
31.A　作者意图题。由下文可知,文章开头处引号的作用是告诉我们生活中的一个真理,故选A。
32.B　推理判断题。文章第四段描述的场景表达的是新发明带给人们的一些问题。
33.D　细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的"One family in the UK went back in time to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today"可知选D。
34.C　细节理解题。通读全文可知,文章没有提及罗马人深信生活质量将会更好这一点。
35.A　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要谈及的是科技给我们带来的问题。
四、从方框中选择最佳选项补全对话(有两项多余)
36—40 ECAGB
五、任务型阅读
41.paper　42.putting in　43.four/4 minutes　44.other shapes
45.paper robots
六、用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全短文(每词限用一次)
46.best　47.remember　48.changed　49.angry　50.fact
51.Since　52.enough　53.my　54.treated　55.But
七、书面表达
　　【范文赏读】
How Life Changes!
Great changes have taken place in our life for years.
In the past, people read newspapers, listened to the radio and watched TV for information. People used to keep in touch with each other mainly by writing letters or sending postcards. They would buy everything in the shop or market. Big families had to share small houses which were old and dirty. Children used to go to school by bicycle.
But now people can get information on the mobile phones or computers almost anywhere and anytime. They can buy things online at home. What's more, people are able to communicate with others by email, WeChat or QQ whenever they like. More and more people live in big and bright apartments. Some families are rich enough to send their children to school in their own cars.
In a word, compared to the life in the past, people's lives are better than before.
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