Module 6 War and Peace单元测试题及答案
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Book 6 Module 6 War and Peace ( 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. — Remember to attend the party.
— I will, but if I _______ about it, please remind me.
A. had forgotten B. should forget C. may forget D. will forget
2. They had to _______ their original plan for the trip because of the sudden change of the weather.
A. bother B. regulate C. abandon D. overcome
3. The scientist hid himself among the bushes, _______ he could watch the tiger’s behavior closely.
A. from there B. which C. from where D. when
4. Some drivers still drive under the influence of alcohol (酒精) _______ repeated warnings.
A. besides B. despite C. beyond D. regarding
5. What an accident! If you _______ my advice, things would not be as they are now.
A. have taken B. had taken C. was taking D. took
6. The ship hit a rock but fortunately all the crews were _______ by a passing boat before it sank.
A. taken up B. put up C. made up D. picked up
7. The leaders from two countries finally made a great _______ with a number of agreements signed.
A. effort B. attempt C. breakthrough D. effect
8. The argument _______ nearly 3 hours before both sides reached an agreement.
A. remained B. held C. kept D. lasted
9. After having covered 100 miles a night, they reached the destination, _______.
A. exhausted B. be exhausted
C. having exhausted D. exhausting
10. He decided to go on _______ diet in order to keep in _______ good shape.
A. a; / B. the; a C. /; / D. a; the
11. Although he had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when he _______ died.
A. accidentally B. particularly C. obviously D. eventually
12. — How did it come about that the French team didn’t enter the second round
— I have no idea. _______.
A. I agree absolutely B. I often wonder why
C. I’ll try again D. You missed the point
13. If he had known it earlier, he _______ you not to take that foolish action.
A. would persuade B. would be persuaded
C. would have persuaded D. would be persuading
14. As a mother of three naughty boys, her spare time is fully _______ with her children.
A. destroyed B. occupied C. disturbed D. wasted
15. Doctors are required to keep patients’ records completely _______.
A. beneficial B. identical C. confidential D. exceptional
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
I grew up with an alcoholic stepfather. There were a lot of moments when he would 16 us boys and my mom. Many times we ran away from home out of 17 and slept over at hospitals, police stations or even at the next-door neighbors’.
It all 18 when I was about 2 years old, right through to my early twenties. I’m the eldest among four boys. I’m 19 that though each of us is scarred, we still kept our 20 straight. None of us abuse alcohol.
At some point in my late twenties I 21 my stepfather in my heart, not directly. None of my brothers forgave him. They 22 him, yet still talk to him. I feel the most sorry for my mom because after all these years, they are 23 together.
About a month ago, I came to visit my parents. He came home late at 11:00 pm that night, completely 24 . I was the only one still 25 and for some reason didn’t go to bed, felt I had to 26 and for once in my life, protective towards my mom.
Talking to me, he was 27 my mom and my brothers, telling me tonight he would beat everybody up. He had a soft spot for me. Though I was the one who 28 the most beatings, and still carry a lot of fear and emotional 29 , he didn't say one bad word towards me that night. I just 30 and watched him expressing his 31 . Then it happened, a moment I thought would never happen. He started crying, admitting his 32 , and asking for my forgiveness.
I felt happy that night; 33 that I managed to not only calm him down, but to get him to open his 34 and ask for forgiveness.
It does not 35 the past, what we went through; however, the future has not happened yet. We only have today to make the best of our lives.
16. A. control B. kill C. bite D. beat
17. A. worry B. fear C. shame D. puzzle
18. A. started B. worked C. ended D. improved
19. A. afraid B. anxious C. thankful D. sure
20. A. answers B. records C. sticks D. heads
21. A. avoided B. trapped C. forgave D. forgot
22. A. disturb B. hate C. miss D. support
23. A. still B. also C. again D. already
24. A. lost B. drunk C. broken D. relaxed
25. A. strict B. smart C. alive D. awake
26. A. escape B. apologize C. wait D. struggle
27. A. interrupting B. scolding C. robbing D. punishing
28. A. suffered B. repeated C. learned D. refused
29. A. speech B. music C. baggage D. nature
30. A. performed B. competed C. celebrated D. listened
31. A. promise B. anger C. curiosity D. confidence
32. A. defeat B. shortcomings C. faults D. crimes
33. A. frightened B. worried C. discovered D. relieved
34. A. heart B. gate C. window D. office
35. A. change B. follow C. understand D. reduce
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
“A father, his son, and a friend of his son were sailing off the Pacific Coast,” an old man began his story, “when a fast approaching storm blocked any attempt to get back to shore. The waves were so high that even though the father was an experienced sailor, he could not keep the boat upright, and the three were swept into the ocean.”
The old man hesitated for a moment, making eye contact with two teenagers who were looking somewhat interested in his story. He continued, “Grabbing a rescue line, the father had to make the most painful decision of his life. He only had seconds to make the decision. The father knew that his son was a Christian, and that his son’s friend was not. As the father yelled out, ’I love you, son!’ he threw the line to his son’s friend.”
By this time, the two teenagers were sitting straighter in the crowd, waiting for the next words to come out of the old man’s mouth. “The father,” he continued, “knew his son would step into eternity (不朽) with Jesus, and his son’s friend would not without Jesus. Therefore, he sacrificed his son. How great the love of God is that he should do the same for us.”
“That was a nice story,” politely started one of the boys, “but I don’t think it was very realistic for a father to give up his son’s life.”
“Well, you’ve got a point there,” the old man replied, glancing down at his worn Bible. A big smile broadened his narrow face, and he once again looked up at the boys and said, “It sure isn’t very realistic, is it But I’m standing here today to tell you that that story gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give up his son for me. You see...I was the son’s friend.”
36. According to the old man, the three of them came across the storm _______.
A. when they sailed back to the shore
B. while they were sailing on the sea
C. when they were fishing in the sea
D. while they were sailing for the coast
37. The most painful decision for the father was _______.
A. to save both of them at the same time
B. to admit his son’s friend was not a Christian
C. to which boy he would throw the rescue line
D. whether he would save the friend of his son or not
38. Why did the father throw the line to his son’s friend instead of his son
A. Because he was once a Christian.
B. Because he actually loved his son less.
C. Because his son was good at swimming.
D. Because he believed his son would be with God.
39. What can we learn about the son of the sailor
A. He hated his father. B. He never returned.
C. He would be with Jesus. D. He survived the storm.
40. Why did the old man believe it is realistic for a father to give up his son’s life
A. Because the father loved him deeply.
B. Because he experienced that himself.
C. Because he totally believed the love of God.
D. Because he once behaved exactly like the father.
B
I remember like yesterday the day my father, a flying officer in the RAAF during World War II, came home from the war. I was curious about his suitcase and I noticed a large newspaper advertisement displaying a new piano. When Dad saw me holding it, his face broke into a big smile, “I bought your mum a piano for ten pounds down and two pounds a week.” Mum cried with delight.
A few days later, a large horse came up the road, pulling a cart with a brand-new piano. After tea that night, Mum began to teach herself to play for about two hours and the noise drove everybody in the street mad, until Dad gently said, “Enough is enough.” From that day on, Mum was obsessed with her piano. Every day she would plink and plonk between doing the cooking and housework. Within a month she was playing a tune, to the amazement of everybody in the street. Three months went by and Mum was now practically a successful pianist, holding sing-along parties with all the neighbours gathering around. Although we were poor, she felt like a princess and was delighted at all the attention.
However, I began to notice that Dad was looking increasingly sad and worried. It turned out that, since returning from the war, he’d been unable to find a job. A few weeks later, I watched the same cart take the piano away. Mum stayed in the kitchen, sobbing (哭泣). Suddenly, it all became clear to me: no job, no money, no piano. Mum tried not to show her sadness, but I must admit the house seemed awfully quiet without the piano.
Dad finally got a job teaching pupils. Every night after dinner he’d study late into the night. Mum didn’t say much but I could tell she was proud of Dad and how hard he was trying to rebuild his life. Like all servicemen, he’d sacrificed a lot over the years and she knew it. Two years later, Dad had saved enough money to buy Mum another piano. This time he paid cash for it.
41. We can learn from the text that the author’s father _______.
A. seldom returned home when he was a flying officer
B. bought his mother a piano after returning from the war
C. used to go out with a suitcase and a local newspaper
D. often talked about his past experiences in World War II
42.The underlined phrase “was obsessed with” is the closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. was proud of B. was curious about
C. was tired of D. was crazy about
43. Why was the new piano sold after a few weeks’ time
A. The author’s mother gave up practicing it at home.
B. Something was wrong with it so it couldn’t work well.
C. The author’s father had no money to support his family.
D. Neighbors couldn’t put up with so much noise from it.
44. The turning point of the author’s father’s life came when _______.
A. he suffered a great loss at war B. he bought his mother a piano
C. he began to work as a teacher D. he sold the first new piano
45. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing the text
A. To show his respect and love for his father.
B. To explain why his father worked so hard.
C. To tell how he understands his father.
D. To describe his father’s love for his mother.
C
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Attraction: Shanghai Expo Site
Activities: Your local guide will pick you up from the hotel where you stay at 9:00 am and will accompany you to the Shanghai Expo Site and spend a full day there. We will book the Expo ticket for you in advance and drive you back to the hotel so you can have a good rest.
Warm tips: You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. It is hot from June to September. Drinks cannot be brought into the park, but you can bring cups to the water points in Expo park. There are some restaurants in the park. You can take lunch as you like.
Tour Price
Group Size 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Over 10 persons
Price $210/person $180/person $150/person
2 Days Shanghai Expo Highlights Tour
Attractions: Shanghai Expo Site-Yuyuan Garden-the Bund-Nanjing Road
DAY 1
Destination: Shanghai Expo Site
Activities: Arriving in Shanghai, you will be picked up by your guide in the airport and then visit the Shanghai Expo Site. You will visit the various pavilions（场馆） at your will. Check in at Shanghai Everbright Hotel and have a good rest. (Address: 66 Caobao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China Tel: （86）021-64842500 )
Meals: Chinese lunch
DAY 2
Destinations: Yuyuan Garden-the Bund-Nanjing Road-Hotel&Airport transfer
Activities: You will visit the most famous attractions in Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and Nanjing Road. After this, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch
Tour Price
Group Size 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Over 10 persons
Price $360/person $320/person $260/person
Contact:
Tel:1-818-575-6986
E-mail: travel.chn@
46. If you join 1 Day Shanghai Expo Site Tour, you will _______.
A. have lunch at your hotel
B. arrive at the Expo park at 9:00 am
C. drive to the Expo park
D. have a local guide to show you around
47. In the advertisements, visitors are reminded not to _______.
A. take cups into the Expo park
B. take bottled water into the Expo park
C. ride into the Expo park
D. drink at the restaurants in the Expo park
48. John joins the second tour. When he reaches Shanghai, he will meet his guide _______.
A. at the hotel B. on Caobao Road
C. at the airport D. at the Expo Site
49. In the second tour, the second day begins with _______.
A. visiting Nanjing Road B. visiting Yuyuan Garden
C. visiting the Bund D. visiting Shanghai Expo Site
50. How much will a group consisting of 8 British tourists pay for 2 Days Shanghai Expo Highlights Tour
A. $1440. B. $2080. C. $2560. D. $2880.
D
Will we soon see the flowers of Edinburgh in full bloom in the depths of winter This possibility is considered in a new study into the impact of global warming on spring flowering, published in the International Journal of Climatology. Data, taken from records dating back to the late nineteenth century, has been used to demonstrate the impact of global warming and to predict the effect further warming will have on plant life by the year 2080.
The study, by Dr Malcolm Clark and Prof Roy Thompson, is based on the facts that plants control the timing of flowering by adapting to the local weather and climate and that throughout the past century, global warming has resulted in local climate changes which are likely to steadily increase.
“Already there is a great deal of observational (观察的) evidence of regional changes in climate associated with global warming,” said Clark. “We have not only seen an earlier break up of ice on rivers and melting glaciers
(冰河), but also the early emergence of insects, egg laying by birds and the flowering of plants. This new model allows us to refine predictions of the future impact of warming on plant and animal life across much of the world.”
Clark and Thompson worked from a wealth of old records from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which started in 1850. They also analyzed records of Edinburgh’s climate from records dating back to 1775. With this information they investigated the responses of 79 species of plant to air temperatures.
Using this data, Thompson and Clark establish the relationship between air temperature and first flowering date and have used their new statistical
(统计的) model to predict likely changes in spring flowering in Scotland. For every 1 degree that the climate warms, they predict that spring flowering will begin approximately 11 days earlier.
Clark and Thompson checked the results of their statistical model with other data sets from across the world, indicating that their results are not limited to one country.
51. What can be learned about the study by Clark and Thompson
A. It probably dates back to the late nineteenth century.
B. It shows that plants can control the timing of flowering.
C. It is expected to predict what plant life will be like by 2080.
D. It centers on the effect of global warming on plants’ flowering.
52. Which of the following can NOT show climate changes associated with global warming
A. The early emergence of insects.
B. The earlier melting of glaciers.
C. The earlier flowering of plants.
D. The quick disappearance of wildlife.
53. Clark and Thompson achieved a lot in their study mainly by .
A. observing in person B. further predicting
C. analyzing old records D. investigating
54. We can learn from the last paragraph that .
A. the study is based on plant life in Scotland
B. their statistical model can be applied to other countries
C. the results of their statistical model are exactly the same as others
D. global warming also affects spring flowering much in other countries
55. In what column of Science Daily can we probably find the text
A. Health & Medicine. B. Earth & Climate.
C. Environment & Animals. D. Matter & Energy.
四、书面表达（共两节，满分45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] There are plenty of options available to you when you are looking for invitations. While all of this together can be stressful, you’ll realize that once you ask these questions, you’ll be able to figure out what you want in terms of birthday invitations in no time at all!
[2] The first thing to think about is where you want to get the birthday invitations from. The first and most popular option for birthday invitations is to get them from a store. While you can get plenty of invitations from a supermarket, you might also want to check out your local stationary store. It’s always more fun to send out invitations that relate to the theme of the party. You can find lots of blank invitations that will do just that at a stationary store.
[3] If you have some more time and a creative talent, you might be interested in making the invitations yourself. If this is the case, you can find a lot of ideas and materials at your nearest craft store. You can start off with a basic shape of paper and then glue extras onto it. Try not to get too elaborate as you’ll still have to mail these things!
[4] When trying to decide what to put on the invitation, remember to keep it simple. In the case of a party, you can limit what you put on it to where and when the party is, and whether there are any special instructions, like if the guests should wear a costume or be prepared for the opportunity to swim in a pool.
[5] If you’re short on ideas on what the invitations should look like, just think about the theme of the party. Are you holding it somewhere special, like a beach or a club Try to get invitations that __________, whether in shape or with a picture printed on the front.
56. What is the best title for the passage (no more than 5 words)
___________________________________________________________
57. What is the advantage of using blank invitations (no more than 12 words)
___________________________________________________________
58. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
___________________________________________________________
59. List ways to get birthday invitations according to Paragraphs 2-3. (no more than 17 words)
① ____________________ ② __________________
60. What’s the author’s opinion on what to put on the birthday invitation (no more than 7 words)
___________________________________________________________
第二节 写作（满分30分）
学校电影俱乐部要推出英文电影展，现向同学们征集影评，请为自己看过的一部电影写一篇英文影评，向俱乐部投稿。要求包括以下要点：
1. 电影的名称以及故事概要；
2. 给你留下深刻印象的部分；
3. 你对该电影的评价。
注意：1. 词数120-150；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考答案：
1-15 BCCBB DCDAA DBCBC
16-35 DBACD CBABD CBACD BCDAA
36-55 BCDBB BDCCA DBCBC DDCDB
56. Options for birthday invitations
57. You can make the invitations by yourself with your creativity.
58. match the theme
59. ① Get it from a supermarket or the local stationary store ② Make it by oneself
60. Try to keep it simple.
One possible version:
Avatar, a great science fiction movie directed by James Cameron, attracted most of the film fans in the world. The two main characters are Jake Sully, played by Sam Worthington, and Neytiri, played by Zoe Saldana.
The film is set in the future on a planet named Pandora. The two main characters Jake Sully and Neytiri come from two different planets. They get to know and fall in love with each other and afterwards they fight together to protect the beautiful world — Pandora. At last they succeed and their dream comes true.
Thanks to the 3D technology, there is a sequence of the scenery in Pandora, which is so beautiful and mysterious. We see glowing plants, various animals and spectacular views which are different from what we see on the earth.
The film is so wonderful and instructive that it is well worth seeing. Besides, the world-famous director, James Cameron made the film with a green message — We need to respect our home and our surroundings.
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. — Remember to attend the party.
— I will, but if I _______ about it, please remind me.
A. had forgotten B. should forget C. may forget D. will forget
2. They had to _______ their original plan for the trip because of the sudden change of the weather.
A. bother B. regulate C. abandon D. overcome
3. The scientist hid himself among the bushes, _______ he could watch the tiger’s behavior closely.
A. from there B. which C. from where D. when
4. Some drivers still drive under the influence of alcohol (酒精) _______ repeated warnings.
A. besides B. despite C. beyond D. regarding
5. What an accident! If you _______ my advice, things would not be as they are now.
A. have taken B. had taken C. was taking D. took
6. The ship hit a rock but fortunately all the crews were _______ by a passing boat before it sank.
A. taken up B. put up C. made up D. picked up
7. The leaders from two countries finally made a great _______ with a number of agreements signed.
A. effort B. attempt C. breakthrough D. effect
8. The argument _______ nearly 3 hours before both sides reached an agreement.
A. remained B. held C. kept D. lasted
9. After having covered 100 miles a night, they reached the destination, _______.
A. exhausted B. be exhausted
C. having exhausted D. exhausting
10. He decided to go on _______ diet in order to keep in _______ good shape.
A. a; / B. the; a C. /; / D. a; the
11. Although he had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when he _______ died.
A. accidentally B. particularly C. obviously D. eventually
12. — How did it come about that the French team didn’t enter the second round
— I have no idea. _______.
A. I agree absolutely B. I often wonder why
C. I’ll try again D. You missed the point
13. If he had known it earlier, he _______ you not to take that foolish action.
A. would persuade B. would be persuaded
C. would have persuaded D. would be persuading
14. As a mother of three naughty boys, her spare time is fully _______ with her children.
A. destroyed B. occupied C. disturbed D. wasted
15. Doctors are required to keep patients’ records completely _______.
A. beneficial B. identical C. confidential D. exceptional
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
I grew up with an alcoholic stepfather. There were a lot of moments when he would 16 us boys and my mom. Many times we ran away from home out of 17 and slept over at hospitals, police stations or even at the next-door neighbors’.
It all 18 when I was about 2 years old, right through to my early twenties. I’m the eldest among four boys. I’m 19 that though each of us is scarred, we still kept our 20 straight. None of us abuse alcohol.
At some point in my late twenties I 21 my stepfather in my heart, not directly. None of my brothers forgave him. They 22 him, yet still talk to him. I feel the most sorry for my mom because after all these years, they are 23 together.
About a month ago, I came to visit my parents. He came home late at 11:00 pm that night, completely 24 . I was the only one still 25 and for some reason didn’t go to bed, felt I had to 26 and for once in my life, protective towards my mom.
Talking to me, he was 27 my mom and my brothers, telling me tonight he would beat everybody up. He had a soft spot for me. Though I was the one who 28 the most beatings, and still carry a lot of fear and emotional 29 , he didn't say one bad word towards me that night. I just 30 and watched him expressing his 31 . Then it happened, a moment I thought would never happen. He started crying, admitting his 32 , and asking for my forgiveness.
I felt happy that night; 33 that I managed to not only calm him down, but to get him to open his 34 and ask for forgiveness.
It does not 35 the past, what we went through; however, the future has not happened yet. We only have today to make the best of our lives.
16. A. control B. kill C. bite D. beat
17. A. worry B. fear C. shame D. puzzle
18. A. started B. worked C. ended D. improved
19. A. afraid B. anxious C. thankful D. sure
20. A. answers B. records C. sticks D. heads
21. A. avoided B. trapped C. forgave D. forgot
22. A. disturb B. hate C. miss D. support
23. A. still B. also C. again D. already
24. A. lost B. drunk C. broken D. relaxed
25. A. strict B. smart C. alive D. awake
26. A. escape B. apologize C. wait D. struggle
27. A. interrupting B. scolding C. robbing D. punishing
28. A. suffered B. repeated C. learned D. refused
29. A. speech B. music C. baggage D. nature
30. A. performed B. competed C. celebrated D. listened
31. A. promise B. anger C. curiosity D. confidence
32. A. defeat B. shortcomings C. faults D. crimes
33. A. frightened B. worried C. discovered D. relieved
34. A. heart B. gate C. window D. office
35. A. change B. follow C. understand D. reduce
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
“A father, his son, and a friend of his son were sailing off the Pacific Coast,” an old man began his story, “when a fast approaching storm blocked any attempt to get back to shore. The waves were so high that even though the father was an experienced sailor, he could not keep the boat upright, and the three were swept into the ocean.”
The old man hesitated for a moment, making eye contact with two teenagers who were looking somewhat interested in his story. He continued, “Grabbing a rescue line, the father had to make the most painful decision of his life. He only had seconds to make the decision. The father knew that his son was a Christian, and that his son’s friend was not. As the father yelled out, ’I love you, son!’ he threw the line to his son’s friend.”
By this time, the two teenagers were sitting straighter in the crowd, waiting for the next words to come out of the old man’s mouth. “The father,” he continued, “knew his son would step into eternity (不朽) with Jesus, and his son’s friend would not without Jesus. Therefore, he sacrificed his son. How great the love of God is that he should do the same for us.”
“That was a nice story,” politely started one of the boys, “but I don’t think it was very realistic for a father to give up his son’s life.”
“Well, you’ve got a point there,” the old man replied, glancing down at his worn Bible. A big smile broadened his narrow face, and he once again looked up at the boys and said, “It sure isn’t very realistic, is it But I’m standing here today to tell you that that story gives me a glimpse of what it must have been like for God to give up his son for me. You see...I was the son’s friend.”
36. According to the old man, the three of them came across the storm _______.
A. when they sailed back to the shore
B. while they were sailing on the sea
C. when they were fishing in the sea
D. while they were sailing for the coast
37. The most painful decision for the father was _______.
A. to save both of them at the same time
B. to admit his son’s friend was not a Christian
C. to which boy he would throw the rescue line
D. whether he would save the friend of his son or not
38. Why did the father throw the line to his son’s friend instead of his son
A. Because he was once a Christian.
B. Because he actually loved his son less.
C. Because his son was good at swimming.
D. Because he believed his son would be with God.
39. What can we learn about the son of the sailor
A. He hated his father. B. He never returned.
C. He would be with Jesus. D. He survived the storm.
40. Why did the old man believe it is realistic for a father to give up his son’s life
A. Because the father loved him deeply.
B. Because he experienced that himself.
C. Because he totally believed the love of God.
D. Because he once behaved exactly like the father.
B
I remember like yesterday the day my father, a flying officer in the RAAF during World War II, came home from the war. I was curious about his suitcase and I noticed a large newspaper advertisement displaying a new piano. When Dad saw me holding it, his face broke into a big smile, “I bought your mum a piano for ten pounds down and two pounds a week.” Mum cried with delight.
A few days later, a large horse came up the road, pulling a cart with a brand-new piano. After tea that night, Mum began to teach herself to play for about two hours and the noise drove everybody in the street mad, until Dad gently said, “Enough is enough.” From that day on, Mum was obsessed with her piano. Every day she would plink and plonk between doing the cooking and housework. Within a month she was playing a tune, to the amazement of everybody in the street. Three months went by and Mum was now practically a successful pianist, holding sing-along parties with all the neighbours gathering around. Although we were poor, she felt like a princess and was delighted at all the attention.
However, I began to notice that Dad was looking increasingly sad and worried. It turned out that, since returning from the war, he’d been unable to find a job. A few weeks later, I watched the same cart take the piano away. Mum stayed in the kitchen, sobbing (哭泣). Suddenly, it all became clear to me: no job, no money, no piano. Mum tried not to show her sadness, but I must admit the house seemed awfully quiet without the piano.
Dad finally got a job teaching pupils. Every night after dinner he’d study late into the night. Mum didn’t say much but I could tell she was proud of Dad and how hard he was trying to rebuild his life. Like all servicemen, he’d sacrificed a lot over the years and she knew it. Two years later, Dad had saved enough money to buy Mum another piano. This time he paid cash for it.
41. We can learn from the text that the author’s father _______.
A. seldom returned home when he was a flying officer
B. bought his mother a piano after returning from the war
C. used to go out with a suitcase and a local newspaper
D. often talked about his past experiences in World War II
42.The underlined phrase “was obsessed with” is the closest in meaning to “_______”.
A. was proud of B. was curious about
C. was tired of D. was crazy about
43. Why was the new piano sold after a few weeks’ time
A. The author’s mother gave up practicing it at home.
B. Something was wrong with it so it couldn’t work well.
C. The author’s father had no money to support his family.
D. Neighbors couldn’t put up with so much noise from it.
44. The turning point of the author’s father’s life came when _______.
A. he suffered a great loss at war B. he bought his mother a piano
C. he began to work as a teacher D. he sold the first new piano
45. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing the text
A. To show his respect and love for his father.
B. To explain why his father worked so hard.
C. To tell how he understands his father.
D. To describe his father’s love for his mother.
C
1 Day Shanghai Expo Site Tour
Attraction: Shanghai Expo Site
Activities: Your local guide will pick you up from the hotel where you stay at 9:00 am and will accompany you to the Shanghai Expo Site and spend a full day there. We will book the Expo ticket for you in advance and drive you back to the hotel so you can have a good rest.
Warm tips: You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes and clothes. It is hot from June to September. Drinks cannot be brought into the park, but you can bring cups to the water points in Expo park. There are some restaurants in the park. You can take lunch as you like.
Tour Price
Group Size 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Over 10 persons
Price $210/person $180/person $150/person
2 Days Shanghai Expo Highlights Tour
Attractions: Shanghai Expo Site-Yuyuan Garden-the Bund-Nanjing Road
DAY 1
Destination: Shanghai Expo Site
Activities: Arriving in Shanghai, you will be picked up by your guide in the airport and then visit the Shanghai Expo Site. You will visit the various pavilions（场馆） at your will. Check in at Shanghai Everbright Hotel and have a good rest. (Address: 66 Caobao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China Tel: （86）021-64842500 )
Meals: Chinese lunch
DAY 2
Destinations: Yuyuan Garden-the Bund-Nanjing Road-Hotel&Airport transfer
Activities: You will visit the most famous attractions in Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and Nanjing Road. After this, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese lunch
Tour Price
Group Size 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Over 10 persons
Price $360/person $320/person $260/person
Contact:
Tel:1-818-575-6986
E-mail: travel.chn@
46. If you join 1 Day Shanghai Expo Site Tour, you will _______.
A. have lunch at your hotel
B. arrive at the Expo park at 9:00 am
C. drive to the Expo park
D. have a local guide to show you around
47. In the advertisements, visitors are reminded not to _______.
A. take cups into the Expo park
B. take bottled water into the Expo park
C. ride into the Expo park
D. drink at the restaurants in the Expo park
48. John joins the second tour. When he reaches Shanghai, he will meet his guide _______.
A. at the hotel B. on Caobao Road
C. at the airport D. at the Expo Site
49. In the second tour, the second day begins with _______.
A. visiting Nanjing Road B. visiting Yuyuan Garden
C. visiting the Bund D. visiting Shanghai Expo Site
50. How much will a group consisting of 8 British tourists pay for 2 Days Shanghai Expo Highlights Tour
A. $1440. B. $2080. C. $2560. D. $2880.
D
Will we soon see the flowers of Edinburgh in full bloom in the depths of winter This possibility is considered in a new study into the impact of global warming on spring flowering, published in the International Journal of Climatology. Data, taken from records dating back to the late nineteenth century, has been used to demonstrate the impact of global warming and to predict the effect further warming will have on plant life by the year 2080.
The study, by Dr Malcolm Clark and Prof Roy Thompson, is based on the facts that plants control the timing of flowering by adapting to the local weather and climate and that throughout the past century, global warming has resulted in local climate changes which are likely to steadily increase.
“Already there is a great deal of observational (观察的) evidence of regional changes in climate associated with global warming,” said Clark. “We have not only seen an earlier break up of ice on rivers and melting glaciers
(冰河), but also the early emergence of insects, egg laying by birds and the flowering of plants. This new model allows us to refine predictions of the future impact of warming on plant and animal life across much of the world.”
Clark and Thompson worked from a wealth of old records from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which started in 1850. They also analyzed records of Edinburgh’s climate from records dating back to 1775. With this information they investigated the responses of 79 species of plant to air temperatures.
Using this data, Thompson and Clark establish the relationship between air temperature and first flowering date and have used their new statistical
(统计的) model to predict likely changes in spring flowering in Scotland. For every 1 degree that the climate warms, they predict that spring flowering will begin approximately 11 days earlier.
Clark and Thompson checked the results of their statistical model with other data sets from across the world, indicating that their results are not limited to one country.
51. What can be learned about the study by Clark and Thompson
A. It probably dates back to the late nineteenth century.
B. It shows that plants can control the timing of flowering.
C. It is expected to predict what plant life will be like by 2080.
D. It centers on the effect of global warming on plants’ flowering.
52. Which of the following can NOT show climate changes associated with global warming
A. The early emergence of insects.
B. The earlier melting of glaciers.
C. The earlier flowering of plants.
D. The quick disappearance of wildlife.
53. Clark and Thompson achieved a lot in their study mainly by .
A. observing in person B. further predicting
C. analyzing old records D. investigating
54. We can learn from the last paragraph that .
A. the study is based on plant life in Scotland
B. their statistical model can be applied to other countries
C. the results of their statistical model are exactly the same as others
D. global warming also affects spring flowering much in other countries
55. In what column of Science Daily can we probably find the text
A. Health & Medicine. B. Earth & Climate.
C. Environment & Animals. D. Matter & Energy.
四、书面表达（共两节，满分45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] There are plenty of options available to you when you are looking for invitations. While all of this together can be stressful, you’ll realize that once you ask these questions, you’ll be able to figure out what you want in terms of birthday invitations in no time at all!
[2] The first thing to think about is where you want to get the birthday invitations from. The first and most popular option for birthday invitations is to get them from a store. While you can get plenty of invitations from a supermarket, you might also want to check out your local stationary store. It’s always more fun to send out invitations that relate to the theme of the party. You can find lots of blank invitations that will do just that at a stationary store.
[3] If you have some more time and a creative talent, you might be interested in making the invitations yourself. If this is the case, you can find a lot of ideas and materials at your nearest craft store. You can start off with a basic shape of paper and then glue extras onto it. Try not to get too elaborate as you’ll still have to mail these things!
[4] When trying to decide what to put on the invitation, remember to keep it simple. In the case of a party, you can limit what you put on it to where and when the party is, and whether there are any special instructions, like if the guests should wear a costume or be prepared for the opportunity to swim in a pool.
[5] If you’re short on ideas on what the invitations should look like, just think about the theme of the party. Are you holding it somewhere special, like a beach or a club Try to get invitations that __________, whether in shape or with a picture printed on the front.
56. What is the best title for the passage (no more than 5 words)
___________________________________________________________
57. What is the advantage of using blank invitations (no more than 12 words)
___________________________________________________________
58. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 3 words)
___________________________________________________________
59. List ways to get birthday invitations according to Paragraphs 2-3. (no more than 17 words)
① ____________________ ② __________________
60. What’s the author’s opinion on what to put on the birthday invitation (no more than 7 words)
___________________________________________________________
第二节 写作（满分30分）
学校电影俱乐部要推出英文电影展，现向同学们征集影评，请为自己看过的一部电影写一篇英文影评，向俱乐部投稿。要求包括以下要点：
1. 电影的名称以及故事概要；
2. 给你留下深刻印象的部分；
3. 你对该电影的评价。
注意：1. 词数120-150；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考答案：
1-15 BCCBB DCDAA DBCBC
16-35 DBACD CBABD CBACD BCDAA
36-55 BCDBB BDCCA DBCBC DDCDB
56. Options for birthday invitations
57. You can make the invitations by yourself with your creativity.
58. match the theme
59. ① Get it from a supermarket or the local stationary store ② Make it by oneself
60. Try to keep it simple.
One possible version:
Avatar, a great science fiction movie directed by James Cameron, attracted most of the film fans in the world. The two main characters are Jake Sully, played by Sam Worthington, and Neytiri, played by Zoe Saldana.
The film is set in the future on a planet named Pandora. The two main characters Jake Sully and Neytiri come from two different planets. They get to know and fall in love with each other and afterwards they fight together to protect the beautiful world — Pandora. At last they succeed and their dream comes true.
Thanks to the 3D technology, there is a sequence of the scenery in Pandora, which is so beautiful and mysterious. We see glowing plants, various animals and spectacular views which are different from what we see on the earth.
The film is so wonderful and instructive that it is well worth seeing. Besides, the world-famous director, James Cameron made the film with a green message — We need to respect our home and our surroundings.