Module 1 Small Talk单元测试题及答案
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Book 6 Module 1 Small Talk ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com / " \o "欢迎登陆21世纪教育网 )单元测试题（外研版）
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — Who is that man taking ______ lead in the 110-meter hurdles
— Liu Xiang, ______ famous runner from China.
A. /; the B. the; the C. /; a D. the; a
2. Listen! I’m ______. I’ll call the police unless the damage is paid.
A. cautious B. nervous C. patient D. serious
3. I can remember very few occasions ______ he refuses to offer a hand when needed.
A. when B. which C. what D. why
4. — Shall I accept the job offered
— Why not Though it may be a challenge to you, it’s worth a try, ______.
A. however B. instead C. anyhow D. somehow
5. Sorry, you can’t get a ______, but you can pick and choose you find the most satisfying goods.
A. charge B. refund C. price D. fare
6. Let’s get some eggs first. ______, vegetables and fruits are also needed.
A. In all B. After all C. I mean D. In addition
7. — The dance performed by the old ladies impressed the audience greatly.
— Hard to ______ two of them are over 90.
A. realize B. imagine C. find D. recall
8. My husband is always giving me a little pleasant surprise ______ I have my birthday.
A. even though B. so that C. every time D. as if
9. When questioned, the suspect ______ some important details on purpose.
A. gave out B. brought out C. left out D. made out
10. — Jerry didn’t show up last night, did she
— No. She ______ come. We had changed our plan.
A. shouldn’t have B. didn’t need to
C. needn’t have D. needn’t to
11. ______ for the game, he has enough confidence to defeat his rival in the final.
A. Well prepared B. Being well prepared
C. Having well prepared D. Being well preparing
12. She tried to explain the reason for her coming late, but the manager ______ her in mid-sentence.
A. disturbed B. interrupted C. discouraged D. broke
13. ______ I agree with you, I don’t believe your solution is best.
A. While B. Since C. If D. As
14. The police had to set the suspect free ______ evidence.
A. in need of B. in search of C. for lack of D. for fear of
15. — A lovely city, isn’t it
— Yes. ______
— No, never.
A. Have been here before B. Staying here long
C. How do you find it D. How are you doing
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I was born and raised in New York and I know how much money beggars make a day. I 16 give money to beggars. But last night around 3 am, I 17 at a McDonald’s in Harlem to use the restroom. I saw a beggar waiting for me to go over so that he could 18 the door for me and ask for change. I was 19 already. “Why can’t I go to the restroom without him asking me for money ” I thought.
I have no problem saying “ 20 ” to beggars. I guess being New Yorkers we are 21 to it. But as I 22 him and he held open the door, I looked into his eyes and something 23 me. When he asked for change, I 24 my pocket, but only a cent was there. I gave it to him.
Sitting in the restroom, I 25 some more change in my wallet – about 3 quarters and some pennies. I was going to just give him the pennies. It was 26 for me to part with quarters. A(n) 27 began in my mind.
The dialogue in my 28 went like this. You didn’t know what he would do with the 29 . But I really thought he was cold and wanted something to keep him 30 . I was not sure why quarters were so hard for me to 31 .
The 32 he opened the door for me I dropped all the change in his hands.
As I drove my car away I watched the man 33 the change and smiling. I might not know 34 he was really hungry but I knew I won the battle over the change. Helping others always makes you the 35 .
16. A. sometimes B. never C. frequently D. also
17. A. pointed B. ate C. looked D. stopped
18. A. repair B. check C. open D. answer
19. A. mad B. selfish C. strict D. patient
20. A. pardon B. no C. goodbye D. thanks
21. A. similar B. open C. used D. devoted
22. A. recognized B. invited C. blamed D. approached
23. A. touched B. frightened C. exposed D. excited
24. A. reached in B. pulled out C. thought of D. depended on
25. A. referred to B. watched out C. looked for D. left out
26. A. common B. specific C. dangerous D. hard
27. A. attempt B. struggle C. enquiry D. impression
28. A. head B. mouth C. dream D. note
29. A. food B. chance C. money D. job
30. A. patient B. calm C. full D. warm
31. A. hand in B. give up C. put away D. pass on
32. A. moment B. way C. place D. condition
33. A. comparing B. spending C. counting D. sparing
34. A. how B. why C. when D. if
35. A. instructor B. winner C. supporter D. friend
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
On the night of October 16th, near ten o’clock, my mother prepared what would be my Dad’s last meal... bacon and eggs.
That week he worked night shift in a Potash mine. He started at midnight.
Just after 2 a.m, the group that Dad was in charge of went for coffee. There was a machine that always had to be operated and he said, “It’s okay. You guys all go and I’ll work it.”
The machine would move quickly, periodically (周期性地) and for one moment Dad made a mistake — he didn’t pay attention, and it struck him in the head. The workers rushed and cut the base of the machine and transported it with him in the ambulance but father died on the way.
In the middle of this ordeal (苦难), a spokesperson for the hospital asked my mother if they could take one of my father’s eyes — that they had a person waiting for it. To my surprise, my mother nodded.
Years later, in the late summer of 2008, I was at the Woodlawn Cemetery (公墓) where my father’s body rests. As I finished praying and stood, a man from behind me said, “How are you now, Frank ”
I quickly thought, knowing only the family, and his friends and co-workers called him “Frank”, that this man must have known him.
As I turned to face him, I replied, “He’s my father.”
This man, Frank Bazylak, as I would learn later, replied confidently, “I worked with your father for a short time — just over a year — but he made an impact on my life. He was so passionate, so demanding and yet so giving.”
“You know, he wasn’t meant to be there that day. But that was Frank,” he said.
I’d heard wonderful stories about father from family and from friends, but four decades later and from a stranger, there in the cemetery, this... after all of that time... and there... beautiful!
36. According to the text, the author’s father died in an accident in .
A. the summer of 1968 B. the autumn of 1968
C. the summer of 2006 D. the autumn of 2006
37. It can be learned from the text that the author’s father was .
A. stubborn but kind-hearted B. optimistic and passionate
C. kind-hearted and passionate D. generous and optimistic
38. The author’s father probably died resulting from .
A. knowing little about the machine B. not being careful enough
C. an accidental heart attack D. the ambulance
39. We can learn from the text that .
A. bacon and eggs were the father’s favorites
B. the mother was strong facing the father’s death
C. the father was on his duty when he died suddenly
D. the father died in hospital because of treatment failure
40. The author wrote the text to .
A. tell the cause of his father’s death B. talk about stories of his father
C. advise readers to learn from his father
D. tell readers how great his father was
B
Will the world end in 2012 Many people believe the Mayan Calendar 2012 says so. But there is still a heated argument about it. Some people say it is a big hoax（骗局）. Some claim that it is true. What to believe Well, maybe it’s time that you learn more about the Mayan Calendar 2012.
What exactly is the Mayan Calendar 2012 and who are the Mayans The Mayans were a group of people who lived thousands of years ago in what is now Mexico. They knew so much about the world and the universe that they invented the Long Count Calendar. The Mayan Calendar 2012 is actually just part of the calendar. The most interesting thing about this calendar is that it seems to predict a great catastrophe that will happen in the year 2012. According to it, there will be an end to the existing era and a new one will begin.
One misunderstanding about the Mayan Calendar 2012 is that it points to an end of the world. While the calendar ends in 2012, it doesn’t actually indicate that the world will not exist in the year 2012. In fact, instead of referring to a real disaster that will occur, it refers to the birth of a new period, the beginning of another circle of the calendar.
Whether you believe that the Mayan Calendar 2012 points to a real global disaster or not, it would be best if you will keep yourself informed. There are many resources about the Mayan predictions but the best are the ones that include scientific data with the discussion.
You should also prepare yourself for the worst thing that can happen. While there is no need to panic, it would be useful if you can prepare yourself for natural disasters such as storms, floods and earthquakes. We should prepare for disasters that can come in any year and not just in 2012.
41. The writer believes that the Mayan Calendar 2012 .
A. predicts a dark period in 2012
B. is based on the Mayans’ knowledge about nature
C. has caused a big hoax recently
D. is based on what happened many years ago in Mexico
42. What does the underlined word “catastrophe ” mean
A. Disaster. B. Change. C. Event. D. Accident.
43. People who worry that the world will end in 2012 .
A. are waiting for the birth of a new period
B. are preparing themselves for an earthquake
C. fail to understand the Mayan Calendar 2012
D. have no doubt about the Mayan Calendar 2012
44. The author advises us to focus on the resources about the Mayan predictions that are based on .
A. scientific facts B. human imagination
C. scientific experiments D. popular beliefs
45. According to the author, it is wise to use the Mayan prediction as a reminder to help us .
A. live normally in an uncertain new world
B. live in peace and avoid being disturbed by outsiders
C. prepare for natural disasters in 2012
D. make preparations for things unexpected
C
What people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively (有效地) communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to a person. How things are said, words are chosen and the tone (语调) are all aspects of good communication.
Body language can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is got from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.
Some professionals learn to read every type of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another person or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise when body language is misunderstood.
Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers (障碍) which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use body language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.
Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. Healthy minded people are able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want clearly.
46. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Listening skills play a key role in successful communication.
B. The manner of communication is determined by the listener.
C. Body language benefits much from effective communication.
D. Speakers usually pay little attention to the words and tone.
47. According to the studies, body language _______.
A. makes up 40% of the information received from communication
B. can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressing
C. sometimes lead people to misunderstand what others have said
D. can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills
48. What does the underlined word “subconsciously” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Skillfully. B. Seriously.
C. Anxiously D. Unknowingly.
49. Which of the following reactions of a listener may affect communication
A. Making a summary of what he has heard.
B. Repeating the speaker’s words and ideas.
C. Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.
D. Showing his feeling to the speaker.
50. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.
B. To introduce different types of body language to readers.
C. To emphasize that communication is not just about talking.
D. To discuss the influence of good and poor listening skills.
D
Berlin — Germany’s University of Heidelberg says a researcher has given evidence that apparently confirms (证实) the identity of the woman behind the Mona Lisa’s famous smile.
She is Lisa del Giocondo, wife of Florentine businessman Francesco del Giocondo, according to notes written in the margins of a book by a friend of Leonardo da Vinci as the artist worked on the masterpiece, the school said in a statement.
The discovery by a Heidelberg University library manuscript (手稿) expert Armin Schlechter appears to confirm what has long been suspected. It is also an answer that has been in plain (清楚地) view for centuries: the Mona Lisa is known as Lisa del Giocondo in Italian.
Lisa del Giocondo was first named as the woman in the painting by Italian writer Giorgio Vasari in 1550, who also dated the work at between 1503 and 1506, the university said.
But because Vasari relied on anecdotal (轶事的) evidence, there was always doubts about the identification, and Leonardo is not known to have made any notes about the model’s identity himself.
Mixing the mystery, unclear references in 1517, 1525 and 1540 point to other identifications.
“One possibility discussed is the presentation of an imaginative likeness of a woman, Leonardo’s female ideal,” the school said.
But the find by Heidelberg library expert Armin Schlechter settles the matter, according to the university.
In a copy of the works of Roman philosopher Cicero, Agostino Vespucci, a Florentine official and friend of Leonardo’s, wrote in the margins that da Vinci was working on a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. He dated his notes October 1503, also helping fix the exact time Leonardo was working on the painting.
“All doubts as to the identity of the Mona Lisa are eliminated (消除) by one source,” the university said.
The discovery was actually made in 2005, but was not widely known until a German radio station last week aired it in a report.
51. Leonardo da Vinci was working on the masterpiece in .
A. 1503 B. 1506 C. 1525 D. 1550
52. What can apparently confirm the identity of the Mona Lisa
A. Armin Schlechter’s manuscript.
B. Giorgio Vasari’s anecdotal evidence.
C. Agostino Vespucci’s notes.
D. The notes by Leonardo da Vinci.
53. Why was Giorgio Vasari’s view doubted
A. Because he didn’t fix the exact time.
B. Because Leonardo made no note about the model.
C. Because his find was based on anecdotal evidence.
D. Because the answer has been in plain view for centuries.
54. The discovery was finally made public by .
A. a German radio station
B. Germany’s University of Heidelberg
C. the German government
D. Heidelberg library expert
55. What is mainly discussed in the text
A. Leonardo da Vinci and his wife.
B. Scientific studies on the Mona Lisa.
C. Who is the woman in the Mona Lisa.
D. When Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
四、书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的词数要求）。
[1] Some people take lots of exercise. Others keep to strict diets. But according to recent research, the best way to live a long and happy life is simple: get a pet.
[2] “We have known for many years that the company of a pet can increase well-being in a number of ways,” says Dr Bonnie Beaver, an animal behavior specialist at Texas University. “For example, the survival rates of heart attack patients with pets are much greater than those without pets.” According to Dr Beaver, pet owners are less likely to need a doctor. They recover more quickly from illness. They have lower blood pressure, take more exercise and are more socially active. Above all, they are happier. Seventy percent of the families Dr Beaver surveyed said that their family environment was happier after they got a pet. And this is what Dr Beaver and other researchers are trying to achieve. They want to find a scientific link between human happiness and a long life.
[3] There is no final answer to this question yet, but it seems to have something to do with emotional ties. People with someone or something to love live longer. “There are many forms of animal-human relationships and some are very helpful,” says Dr Beaver. It seems that the more lovely an animal is, the more ______________.
[4] Pet ownership benefits men and women equally. Other life experiences divide the sexes. “Women are more sensitive (敏感的) to bad marriages than their husbands because they work harder at their relationships,” says Dr Janice Glaser of Ohio State University. The message seems to be that a woman is better off with a good dog than a bad husband. Yet in some ways, men are similar to dogs. They like getting dirty and making a mess. They forget birthdays. They can disappear for days. How can they be better trained
56. What’s the main idea of the text (no more than 12 words)
___________________________________________________________
57. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one
The company of a dog seems to be a better choice than that of a bad husband for a woman.
___________________________________________________________
58. Please fill in the blank with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
___________________________________________________________
59. List three specific benefits that people get from keeping pets (no more than 15 words)
① ________________ ② ________________ ③ ________________
60. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
___________________________________________________________
第二节 写作（满分20分）
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack明年就要来中国读大学了，他来信就专业选择征求你的意见。他对历史专业很感兴趣，但是计算机专业有更好的就业前景。请写一封电子邮件给出你的建议。
要求：1. 结合Jack的优势分析专业的利弊；
2. 给出明确的建议。
词数：120-150。
参考答案:
1-15 DDACB DBCCB ABACA
16-35 BDCAB CDAAC DBACD BACDB
36-55 BCBBB BACAD ABDCC ACCAC
56. Keeping pets helps people live a long and happy life.
57. The message seems to be that a woman is better off with a good dog than a bad husband.
58. it benefits our health
59. ①living a long and happy life ② being more socially active ③ taking more exercise
(④being healthier 答出其中三种即可)
60. 例如，对于拥有宠物的心脏病患者来说，他们的生存几率比起没有饲养宠物的病人要高很多。
One possible version:
Dear Jack，
It’s very nice to hear from you. You asked me for my advice on whether you should study history or computer science at university. Now I’m trying to give you some suggestions.
You must keep in mind that university training is a preparation for your future career. Therefore, your first consideration should be to study a subject which will best help you earn a living. There is no doubt that the field of computer offers far wider job opportunities than history. Besides, it will be necessary for almost everyone to have computer skills in the near future.
Of course, you don’t have to devote all your time to studying computers. On the contrary, I would suggest that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time. In that way, your leisure hours will be more meaningful.
I hope these suggestions are useful in helping you make your decision.
Yours,
Li Hua
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — Who is that man taking ______ lead in the 110-meter hurdles
— Liu Xiang, ______ famous runner from China.
A. /; the B. the; the C. /; a D. the; a
2. Listen! I’m ______. I’ll call the police unless the damage is paid.
A. cautious B. nervous C. patient D. serious
3. I can remember very few occasions ______ he refuses to offer a hand when needed.
A. when B. which C. what D. why
4. — Shall I accept the job offered
— Why not Though it may be a challenge to you, it’s worth a try, ______.
A. however B. instead C. anyhow D. somehow
5. Sorry, you can’t get a ______, but you can pick and choose you find the most satisfying goods.
A. charge B. refund C. price D. fare
6. Let’s get some eggs first. ______, vegetables and fruits are also needed.
A. In all B. After all C. I mean D. In addition
7. — The dance performed by the old ladies impressed the audience greatly.
— Hard to ______ two of them are over 90.
A. realize B. imagine C. find D. recall
8. My husband is always giving me a little pleasant surprise ______ I have my birthday.
A. even though B. so that C. every time D. as if
9. When questioned, the suspect ______ some important details on purpose.
A. gave out B. brought out C. left out D. made out
10. — Jerry didn’t show up last night, did she
— No. She ______ come. We had changed our plan.
A. shouldn’t have B. didn’t need to
C. needn’t have D. needn’t to
11. ______ for the game, he has enough confidence to defeat his rival in the final.
A. Well prepared B. Being well prepared
C. Having well prepared D. Being well preparing
12. She tried to explain the reason for her coming late, but the manager ______ her in mid-sentence.
A. disturbed B. interrupted C. discouraged D. broke
13. ______ I agree with you, I don’t believe your solution is best.
A. While B. Since C. If D. As
14. The police had to set the suspect free ______ evidence.
A. in need of B. in search of C. for lack of D. for fear of
15. — A lovely city, isn’t it
— Yes. ______
— No, never.
A. Have been here before B. Staying here long
C. How do you find it D. How are you doing
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I was born and raised in New York and I know how much money beggars make a day. I 16 give money to beggars. But last night around 3 am, I 17 at a McDonald’s in Harlem to use the restroom. I saw a beggar waiting for me to go over so that he could 18 the door for me and ask for change. I was 19 already. “Why can’t I go to the restroom without him asking me for money ” I thought.
I have no problem saying “ 20 ” to beggars. I guess being New Yorkers we are 21 to it. But as I 22 him and he held open the door, I looked into his eyes and something 23 me. When he asked for change, I 24 my pocket, but only a cent was there. I gave it to him.
Sitting in the restroom, I 25 some more change in my wallet – about 3 quarters and some pennies. I was going to just give him the pennies. It was 26 for me to part with quarters. A(n) 27 began in my mind.
The dialogue in my 28 went like this. You didn’t know what he would do with the 29 . But I really thought he was cold and wanted something to keep him 30 . I was not sure why quarters were so hard for me to 31 .
The 32 he opened the door for me I dropped all the change in his hands.
As I drove my car away I watched the man 33 the change and smiling. I might not know 34 he was really hungry but I knew I won the battle over the change. Helping others always makes you the 35 .
16. A. sometimes B. never C. frequently D. also
17. A. pointed B. ate C. looked D. stopped
18. A. repair B. check C. open D. answer
19. A. mad B. selfish C. strict D. patient
20. A. pardon B. no C. goodbye D. thanks
21. A. similar B. open C. used D. devoted
22. A. recognized B. invited C. blamed D. approached
23. A. touched B. frightened C. exposed D. excited
24. A. reached in B. pulled out C. thought of D. depended on
25. A. referred to B. watched out C. looked for D. left out
26. A. common B. specific C. dangerous D. hard
27. A. attempt B. struggle C. enquiry D. impression
28. A. head B. mouth C. dream D. note
29. A. food B. chance C. money D. job
30. A. patient B. calm C. full D. warm
31. A. hand in B. give up C. put away D. pass on
32. A. moment B. way C. place D. condition
33. A. comparing B. spending C. counting D. sparing
34. A. how B. why C. when D. if
35. A. instructor B. winner C. supporter D. friend
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
On the night of October 16th, near ten o’clock, my mother prepared what would be my Dad’s last meal... bacon and eggs.
That week he worked night shift in a Potash mine. He started at midnight.
Just after 2 a.m, the group that Dad was in charge of went for coffee. There was a machine that always had to be operated and he said, “It’s okay. You guys all go and I’ll work it.”
The machine would move quickly, periodically (周期性地) and for one moment Dad made a mistake — he didn’t pay attention, and it struck him in the head. The workers rushed and cut the base of the machine and transported it with him in the ambulance but father died on the way.
In the middle of this ordeal (苦难), a spokesperson for the hospital asked my mother if they could take one of my father’s eyes — that they had a person waiting for it. To my surprise, my mother nodded.
Years later, in the late summer of 2008, I was at the Woodlawn Cemetery (公墓) where my father’s body rests. As I finished praying and stood, a man from behind me said, “How are you now, Frank ”
I quickly thought, knowing only the family, and his friends and co-workers called him “Frank”, that this man must have known him.
As I turned to face him, I replied, “He’s my father.”
This man, Frank Bazylak, as I would learn later, replied confidently, “I worked with your father for a short time — just over a year — but he made an impact on my life. He was so passionate, so demanding and yet so giving.”
“You know, he wasn’t meant to be there that day. But that was Frank,” he said.
I’d heard wonderful stories about father from family and from friends, but four decades later and from a stranger, there in the cemetery, this... after all of that time... and there... beautiful!
36. According to the text, the author’s father died in an accident in .
A. the summer of 1968 B. the autumn of 1968
C. the summer of 2006 D. the autumn of 2006
37. It can be learned from the text that the author’s father was .
A. stubborn but kind-hearted B. optimistic and passionate
C. kind-hearted and passionate D. generous and optimistic
38. The author’s father probably died resulting from .
A. knowing little about the machine B. not being careful enough
C. an accidental heart attack D. the ambulance
39. We can learn from the text that .
A. bacon and eggs were the father’s favorites
B. the mother was strong facing the father’s death
C. the father was on his duty when he died suddenly
D. the father died in hospital because of treatment failure
40. The author wrote the text to .
A. tell the cause of his father’s death B. talk about stories of his father
C. advise readers to learn from his father
D. tell readers how great his father was
B
Will the world end in 2012 Many people believe the Mayan Calendar 2012 says so. But there is still a heated argument about it. Some people say it is a big hoax（骗局）. Some claim that it is true. What to believe Well, maybe it’s time that you learn more about the Mayan Calendar 2012.
What exactly is the Mayan Calendar 2012 and who are the Mayans The Mayans were a group of people who lived thousands of years ago in what is now Mexico. They knew so much about the world and the universe that they invented the Long Count Calendar. The Mayan Calendar 2012 is actually just part of the calendar. The most interesting thing about this calendar is that it seems to predict a great catastrophe that will happen in the year 2012. According to it, there will be an end to the existing era and a new one will begin.
One misunderstanding about the Mayan Calendar 2012 is that it points to an end of the world. While the calendar ends in 2012, it doesn’t actually indicate that the world will not exist in the year 2012. In fact, instead of referring to a real disaster that will occur, it refers to the birth of a new period, the beginning of another circle of the calendar.
Whether you believe that the Mayan Calendar 2012 points to a real global disaster or not, it would be best if you will keep yourself informed. There are many resources about the Mayan predictions but the best are the ones that include scientific data with the discussion.
You should also prepare yourself for the worst thing that can happen. While there is no need to panic, it would be useful if you can prepare yourself for natural disasters such as storms, floods and earthquakes. We should prepare for disasters that can come in any year and not just in 2012.
41. The writer believes that the Mayan Calendar 2012 .
A. predicts a dark period in 2012
B. is based on the Mayans’ knowledge about nature
C. has caused a big hoax recently
D. is based on what happened many years ago in Mexico
42. What does the underlined word “catastrophe ” mean
A. Disaster. B. Change. C. Event. D. Accident.
43. People who worry that the world will end in 2012 .
A. are waiting for the birth of a new period
B. are preparing themselves for an earthquake
C. fail to understand the Mayan Calendar 2012
D. have no doubt about the Mayan Calendar 2012
44. The author advises us to focus on the resources about the Mayan predictions that are based on .
A. scientific facts B. human imagination
C. scientific experiments D. popular beliefs
45. According to the author, it is wise to use the Mayan prediction as a reminder to help us .
A. live normally in an uncertain new world
B. live in peace and avoid being disturbed by outsiders
C. prepare for natural disasters in 2012
D. make preparations for things unexpected
C
What people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively (有效地) communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to a person. How things are said, words are chosen and the tone (语调) are all aspects of good communication.
Body language can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is got from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.
Some professionals learn to read every type of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another person or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise when body language is misunderstood.
Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers (障碍) which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use body language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.
Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. Healthy minded people are able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want clearly.
46. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Listening skills play a key role in successful communication.
B. The manner of communication is determined by the listener.
C. Body language benefits much from effective communication.
D. Speakers usually pay little attention to the words and tone.
47. According to the studies, body language _______.
A. makes up 40% of the information received from communication
B. can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressing
C. sometimes lead people to misunderstand what others have said
D. can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills
48. What does the underlined word “subconsciously” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Skillfully. B. Seriously.
C. Anxiously D. Unknowingly.
49. Which of the following reactions of a listener may affect communication
A. Making a summary of what he has heard.
B. Repeating the speaker’s words and ideas.
C. Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.
D. Showing his feeling to the speaker.
50. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.
B. To introduce different types of body language to readers.
C. To emphasize that communication is not just about talking.
D. To discuss the influence of good and poor listening skills.
D
Berlin — Germany’s University of Heidelberg says a researcher has given evidence that apparently confirms (证实) the identity of the woman behind the Mona Lisa’s famous smile.
She is Lisa del Giocondo, wife of Florentine businessman Francesco del Giocondo, according to notes written in the margins of a book by a friend of Leonardo da Vinci as the artist worked on the masterpiece, the school said in a statement.
The discovery by a Heidelberg University library manuscript (手稿) expert Armin Schlechter appears to confirm what has long been suspected. It is also an answer that has been in plain (清楚地) view for centuries: the Mona Lisa is known as Lisa del Giocondo in Italian.
Lisa del Giocondo was first named as the woman in the painting by Italian writer Giorgio Vasari in 1550, who also dated the work at between 1503 and 1506, the university said.
But because Vasari relied on anecdotal (轶事的) evidence, there was always doubts about the identification, and Leonardo is not known to have made any notes about the model’s identity himself.
Mixing the mystery, unclear references in 1517, 1525 and 1540 point to other identifications.
“One possibility discussed is the presentation of an imaginative likeness of a woman, Leonardo’s female ideal,” the school said.
But the find by Heidelberg library expert Armin Schlechter settles the matter, according to the university.
In a copy of the works of Roman philosopher Cicero, Agostino Vespucci, a Florentine official and friend of Leonardo’s, wrote in the margins that da Vinci was working on a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. He dated his notes October 1503, also helping fix the exact time Leonardo was working on the painting.
“All doubts as to the identity of the Mona Lisa are eliminated (消除) by one source,” the university said.
The discovery was actually made in 2005, but was not widely known until a German radio station last week aired it in a report.
51. Leonardo da Vinci was working on the masterpiece in .
A. 1503 B. 1506 C. 1525 D. 1550
52. What can apparently confirm the identity of the Mona Lisa
A. Armin Schlechter’s manuscript.
B. Giorgio Vasari’s anecdotal evidence.
C. Agostino Vespucci’s notes.
D. The notes by Leonardo da Vinci.
53. Why was Giorgio Vasari’s view doubted
A. Because he didn’t fix the exact time.
B. Because Leonardo made no note about the model.
C. Because his find was based on anecdotal evidence.
D. Because the answer has been in plain view for centuries.
54. The discovery was finally made public by .
A. a German radio station
B. Germany’s University of Heidelberg
C. the German government
D. Heidelberg library expert
55. What is mainly discussed in the text
A. Leonardo da Vinci and his wife.
B. Scientific studies on the Mona Lisa.
C. Who is the woman in the Mona Lisa.
D. When Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
四、书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的词数要求）。
[1] Some people take lots of exercise. Others keep to strict diets. But according to recent research, the best way to live a long and happy life is simple: get a pet.
[2] “We have known for many years that the company of a pet can increase well-being in a number of ways,” says Dr Bonnie Beaver, an animal behavior specialist at Texas University. “For example, the survival rates of heart attack patients with pets are much greater than those without pets.” According to Dr Beaver, pet owners are less likely to need a doctor. They recover more quickly from illness. They have lower blood pressure, take more exercise and are more socially active. Above all, they are happier. Seventy percent of the families Dr Beaver surveyed said that their family environment was happier after they got a pet. And this is what Dr Beaver and other researchers are trying to achieve. They want to find a scientific link between human happiness and a long life.
[3] There is no final answer to this question yet, but it seems to have something to do with emotional ties. People with someone or something to love live longer. “There are many forms of animal-human relationships and some are very helpful,” says Dr Beaver. It seems that the more lovely an animal is, the more ______________.
[4] Pet ownership benefits men and women equally. Other life experiences divide the sexes. “Women are more sensitive (敏感的) to bad marriages than their husbands because they work harder at their relationships,” says Dr Janice Glaser of Ohio State University. The message seems to be that a woman is better off with a good dog than a bad husband. Yet in some ways, men are similar to dogs. They like getting dirty and making a mess. They forget birthdays. They can disappear for days. How can they be better trained
56. What’s the main idea of the text (no more than 12 words)
___________________________________________________________
57. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one
The company of a dog seems to be a better choice than that of a bad husband for a woman.
___________________________________________________________
58. Please fill in the blank with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
___________________________________________________________
59. List three specific benefits that people get from keeping pets (no more than 15 words)
① ________________ ② ________________ ③ ________________
60. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 into Chinese.
___________________________________________________________
第二节 写作（满分20分）
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Jack明年就要来中国读大学了，他来信就专业选择征求你的意见。他对历史专业很感兴趣，但是计算机专业有更好的就业前景。请写一封电子邮件给出你的建议。
要求：1. 结合Jack的优势分析专业的利弊；
2. 给出明确的建议。
词数：120-150。
参考答案:
1-15 DDACB DBCCB ABACA
16-35 BDCAB CDAAC DBACD BACDB
36-55 BCBBB BACAD ABDCC ACCAC
56. Keeping pets helps people live a long and happy life.
57. The message seems to be that a woman is better off with a good dog than a bad husband.
58. it benefits our health
59. ①living a long and happy life ② being more socially active ③ taking more exercise
(④being healthier 答出其中三种即可)
60. 例如，对于拥有宠物的心脏病患者来说，他们的生存几率比起没有饲养宠物的病人要高很多。
One possible version:
Dear Jack，
It’s very nice to hear from you. You asked me for my advice on whether you should study history or computer science at university. Now I’m trying to give you some suggestions.
You must keep in mind that university training is a preparation for your future career. Therefore, your first consideration should be to study a subject which will best help you earn a living. There is no doubt that the field of computer offers far wider job opportunities than history. Besides, it will be necessary for almost everyone to have computer skills in the near future.
Of course, you don’t have to devote all your time to studying computers. On the contrary, I would suggest that you keep up your reading of history in your spare time. In that way, your leisure hours will be more meaningful.
I hope these suggestions are useful in helping you make your decision.
Yours,
Li Hua