Module 1 Deep South单元测试题及答案

Book 8 Module 1 Deep South单元测试题（外研版）
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — I wouldn’t like to go out with you. I’m too tired.
— _______ You’ve promised to drive me to the supermarket.
A. Not at all. B. It doesn’t matter.
C. Come on! D. Take it easy.
2. Mary used to take _______ advantage of the lunch hour to have _______ short sleep in her office.
A. /; the B. the; the C. the; a D. /; a
3. The old man keeps on doing morning exercise every day so his _______ of health is fairly good.
A. state B. ability C. habit D. case
4. As a busy businesswoman, Mrs. Green does well in _______ her job and housework.
A. connecting B. performing C. comparing D. balancing
5. What do you mean, there are only ten tickets There _______be twelve. (2009年 全国卷Ⅰ)
A. should B. would C. will D. shall
6. His lecture gave us a(n) _______ into New York’s multicultural values.
A. opinion B. question C. insight D. sense
7. — Lily won first prize in the singing competition last week.
— Great. That’s what she _______ for a long time.
A. had been expecting B. would expect
C. was expecting D. has expected
8. These glass containers for laboratory use are _______ and must be handled with great care.
A. shabby B. portable C. rigid D. fragile
9. I’m _______ sorry to have put all of you to such trouble.
A. intensely B. extensively C. severely D. extremely
10. More and more visitors come here for sightseeing, which has greatly _______ the development of local tourism.
A. increased B. promoted C. supported D. improved
11. A doctor was with the passengers _______ medical emergencies during the journey.
A. instead of B. because of C. in case of D. in spite of
12. Old George used to be a sailor and he had a rich _______ of adventure stories.
A. stock B. roll C. pile D. piece
13. There are still many details to be discussed so _______ the task on time remains a big challenge.
A. completing B. completed
C. to have completed D. having completed
14. Do you think _______ possible for so many students to sit in such a small room
A. this B. it C. that D. which
15. Thanks to the soldiers, the people _______ in the snowstorm were saved.
A. protected B. trapped C. gathered D. isolated
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
Once there was a potter whose pottery （陶器） was well-known far and wide. However, he was not 16 with his finely-made but fragile pottery. He thought if the pottery made by him could be unbreakable, his fame and his 17 would be even better.
He prayed to God to grant （同意） his 18 for unbreakable pottery. One night, he dreamt that God said to him, “If you are sure you won’t 19 it, I will make your wish come true.” The potter said, “Yes, God, I am sure that I will not regret it.”
The next 20 , the first thing the potter did when he woke up was to 21 whether God had granted his wish. He 22 the clay to make a pot. Then he dried it under the sun. When the pot was 23 , he lifted it and dropped it to the floor. The pot did not break! The potter was filled with 24 .
The news of the unbreakable pots made by the potter spread very 25 . People from all over the world rushed here for his pottery. He became very rich and 26 .
But the good fortune did not 27 . After a while, his business slowed down. Although everybody kept praising his product, 28 bought one did not need to buy another again 29 the pots were unbreakable. The potter got poorer and poorer. He now kept praying to God to let him 30 his original pottery.
One night, he dreamt that God appeared to him. Tearfully, he 31 God to forgive him for his 32 . God said, “Because you admit your 33 , I will forgive you and make your 34 wish come true.”
So from then on, the potter’s original pottery was once again 35 great demand.
16. A. satisfied B. interested C. satisfying D. interesting
17. A. skills B. family C. abilities D. business
18. A. hope B. wish C. chance D. opportunity
19. A. regret B. miss C. forget D. tell
20. A. evening B. afternoon C. morning D. moment
21. A. test B. think C. notice D. show
22. A. bought B. used C. heated D. searched
23. A. made B. dried C. finished D. sold
24. A. surprise B. curiosity C. joy D. thanks
25. A. easily B. naturally C. long D. fast
26. A. famous B. proud C. busy D. comfortable
27. A. come B. survive C. last D. appear
28. A. who B. whoever C. whom D. whichever
29. A. as soon as B. as long as C. because D. when
30. A. return B. recreate C. reuse D. recover
31. A. wanted B. asked C. demanded D. begged
32. A. craziness B. laziness C. foolishness D. carelessness
33. A. mistake B. defeat C. problem D. weakness
34. A. earliest B. biggest C. fittest D. latest
35. A. at B. in C. on D. into
三、阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）
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Dame Vera Lynn beat The Beatles and other artists to top the British charts on Sunday and became the oldest living singer to have a number one hit album, at the age of 92. Lynn’s album outsold(比……畅销) recent chart toppers Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T, which reached number two, as the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II earlier this month aroused memories of her popularity.
“We’ll Meet Again—The Very Best Of Vera Lynn”, a collection of 24 of her best-loved recordings, had been rising through the charts. Lynn was called the “Forces’ Sweetheart” during the 1939-1945 conflict, supporting spirits with optimistic songs such as “We’ll Meet Again”, which struck a chord (引起共鸣) with soldiers heading to war and the families they left behind. The album was released at the same time with the 70th anniversary of Britain’s declaration of war on Nazi Germany on September 3.
“I’m so surprised, I can’t quite believe it. It really is amazing that this has happened after all these years,” she said. Asked why the album had become popular again, Lynn told the BBC: “I think it’s because of the problems that are going on in various parts and a bit of nostalgia(怀旧之情), but I don’t know. And I’d like somebody to tell me.”
Gennaro Castaldo, from music store HMV, said the album had been growing consistently in popularity in recent weeks. “It’s a really lovely surprise. And nobody could have imagined a few weeks ago,” he said.
Her album features songs such as “There’ll Be Bluebirds Over”, and “Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart”, which was a number one hit in the United States in 1952. Lynn was born on March 20, 1917 in east London and her singing career was already flourishing when the war broke out in 1939.
36. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that Vera Lynn ________.
A. is the most popular singer all over the world
B. got a number one hit album in her old age
C. sings better than other artists at age 92
D. reached number two on the British charts during World War II
37. During the war soldiers and their families enjoyed Vera Lynn’s songs because ________.
A. she owned the largest collection of her best-loved recordings
B. her songs had been popular since she recorded them
C. her songs were inspiring and made them feel comforted
D. her songs helped Britain declare war on Nazi Germany
38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Vera Lynn was born in the United States.
B. Vera Lynn didn’t expect such a great achievement.
C. Vera Lynn didn’t think she deserved her popularity.
D. Vera Lynn expressed some problems in her songs.
39. When Lynn’s album became more and more popular, Gennaro Castaldo was ________.
A. optimistic B. upset C. curious D. amazed
40. Vera Lynn had developed her singing career before she was ________.
A. 22 B. 24 C. 70 D. 92
B
Many of the old sayings using animals to predict the weather are folklores, but not all. It’s still unknown how animals can predict the weather, but limited research and acute observations have proved the animal kingdom’s ability to notice changes before we do. Through their highly developed sense of hearing, smell and awareness of changes in atmospheric conditions, animals do appear to have a sixth sense that does allow them to predict certain weather conditions, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Cows are one of the most well-known natural weather indicators. If a cow lies in a field it means rain is on the way, because cows sense the moisture(湿气) in the air and are making sure they have somewhere dry to lie down.
Fish are known to eat more before a storm. Some say cats increase their grooming(梳理毛发) activities when extra static electricity(静电) is in the air. And horses are known to run fast before a violent storm or when windy conditions are coming.
Meteorologist（气象学家）Randy Rauch of WTSP-TV in Clearwater confirms that animals can serve as severe weather barometers(气压计).
“It’s actually been long believed that animals have a sixth sense when it comes to severe weathers,” Rauch said. “It’s long been talked about in folklores. You’ll hear all kinds of stories that dogs, cats, cows, crickets—all have some sort of knowing power before a severe weather.”
That theory was put to the test during the massive tsunami in 2004. It has been said that the actions of animals were one of the main reasons that residents in the area knew to take cover.
“Many of the elephants scattered to higher mountains 5 to 10 minutes before the first wave hit the shoreline,” Rauch said. “This has been a long story with animals in the wild knowing that weather or some kind of terrible event is going to occur.”
41. What is the main idea of the passage
A. In folklores, animals were used to predict the weather.
B. Animals can predict severe weathers or terrible events.
C. Different animals display different actions before a storm.
D. Humans could rely on animals to avoid terrible events.
42. Why does a cow lie in a field when rain is on the way
A. To avoid becoming wet through.
B. To save a dry place on the ground.
C. To protect its stomach from the rain.
D. To avoid being blown away.
43. When extra static electricity is in the air, cats will ________.
A. eat more B. run fast
C. lie down D. groom themselves more
44. We can infer from the last two paragraphs that ________.
A. there could be a small number of wild animals killed in the tsunami in 2004
B. elephants are long known to be able to predict terrible events
C. only elephants trained in the wild could predict terrible events
D. the residents thought the elephants acted too strangely
45. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Animals are believed to have a sixth sense.
B. Animals’ sixth sense has never been proved.
C. Elephants seem to be the best at predicting natural disasters.
D. People also have a special ability to predict terrible events.
C
When we think of Easter Island the first thing that strikes us is the stone figures that dot the coastline. The Easter Island statues, also called Moai statues, have stood their ground for thousands of years — holding the secrets of a lost civilization.
In 1722, Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island, a volcanic island in the South Pacific. A civilization isolated by Pacific Ocean was about to meet the outside world for the first time in centuries. The strangers were about to find something very strange themselves － an island dotted with hundreds of huge stone statues. The first meeting was an immense clash of cultures and it was bloody too, because the sailors killed ten natives within minutes of landing.
Standing on Easter Island, the Moai statues are all that remain of the Rapa Nui tribe. The origins of these people are a mystery, but they are said to have inhabited the island from the 4th century, living off fish, chicken, and plants. Around 1500, the land is believed to have become barren(荒芜的), leading to fighting and extinction(消失). The inhabitants of this charming and mysterious place called their land “the center of the world”.
There are nearly 900 Moai statues on Easter Island. Each of them is unique － differing in expression, height or weight. They are 3 to 4 meters high, and 4 to 5 tons in weight, and on the top of each head, a circular hat which is 1 to 2 meters high is put on.
For centuries why and how they built the stone statues has been heatedly discussed. Modern science tries to piece together the story. Opinions differ widely on how they were moved, but no one disputes(表示异议) the years of effort involved in getting the statues carved and into place. One of the most accepted theories is that the statues were carved and positioned so their gaze would protect their homes.
46. When Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island, they ________.
A. were warmly welcomed by the natives
B. had a fight with the natives
C. were attracted by the local culture D. failed to conquer the island
47. Before the year 1500, people on Easter Island probably_______.
A. lived a satisfying and peaceful life
B. had overcome great hardships
C. had gone through a long period of fighting
D. had built a developed civilization
48. According to the passage the statues were probably built to _______.
A. protect the homes of the natives on the island
B. honor those who died for the natives on the island
C. defend themselves against outside invaders
D. record the civilization on the island
49. Scientists today agree that _______.
A. the statues had some mysterious powers
B. the natives had advanced machines to move the statues
C. the statues were moved in different ways
D. it was not easy to build and move the statues
50. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. How the stone statues were built remains a mystery.
B. The natives on the island were very proud of their place.
C. Easter Island is the center of the world.
D. Easter Island remained undisturbed before 1722.
D
Read this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving.
Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit
Clifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeth’s family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway! Follow Clifford’s trip to the big city! It is $3.99 at http://www.. The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.
The Magic Tree House
The Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs $2.50 at http://www.. The author is Sal Murdocca.
Franklin’s Thanksgiving
Franklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at www.. The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.
The First Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims’ learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on http://www..
51. Clifford travels to the big city probably because ________.
A. he is eager to visit his grandmother B. he is not happy at home
C. he misses his neighbors very much D. he likes traveling very much
52. If you are interested in the pilgrims’ life you can read ________.
A. Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit B. The Magic Tree House
C. Franklin’s Thanksgiving D. The First Thanksgiving
53. From Franklin’s Thanksgiving we can learn that Franklin ________.
A. is generous and saving B. is good at cooking
C. admires his teacher very much
D. prepares Thanksgiving dinner by himself
54. Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of ________.
A. teachers B. other readers C. pictures D. computers
55. What is the passage about
A. Some Thanksgiving books for children. B. Interesting books on sale online.
C. Activities during Thanksgiving. D. Some children’s adventures.
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)
The research carried out by the University of Bari in Italy could help vindicate (维护……的名誉) hospitals who are accused of wasting money on art and decor as it suggests a pleasant environment which helps patients overcome discomfort and pain.
A team headed by Professor Marina de Tommaso at the Neurophysiopathology Pain Unit asked a group of men and women to pick the 20 paintings they considered most ugly and most beautiful from a selection of 300 works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.
They were then asked to stare at either the beautiful paintings or the ugly paintings while the team zapped(照射) a short laser pulse at their hand, creating a sensation as if they had been stuck by a needle.
The subjects rated the pain as being a third less intense while they were viewing the beautiful paintings, compared with when __________________.
Electrodes(电极) measuring the brain’s electrical activity also confirmed a reduced response to the pain when the subject looked at beautiful paintings.
While distractions, such as music, are known to reduce pain in hospital patients, Prof de Tommaso says this is the first result to show that beauty plays a part.
The findings also show that beautiful surroundings could aid the healing process.
“Hospitals have been designed to be functional, but we think that their artistic aspects should be taken into account too,” said the professor. “Beautiful paintings obviously offer a distraction that ugly paintings do not. But at least there is no suggestion that ugly surroundings make the pain worse. More research is needed into a beautiful environment’s effect on alleviating(减轻) suffering.”
56. What is the best title of the passage (Please answer within 5 words.)
__________________________________________________________________
57. Fill in the blank with proper words or phrases. (Please answer within 5 words.)
__________________________________________________________________
58. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one
It is needed that we should strengthen the research on the healing effect of a beautiful surrounding.
__________________________________________________________________
59. Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.
__________________________________________________________________
60. List two distractions according to the passage. (Please answer within 3 words each.)
①____________________ ②____________________
第二节 写作（满分30分）
某中学生学习网站的“英语写作”栏目正在征集稿件。请你根据以下提示信息，写一篇介绍南极洲的英语短文并向该专栏投稿。
南极洲
地理概况 世界第五大洲，终年冰雪覆盖。
每年近六个月的极夜和六个月的极昼。
人类活动 天气寒冷，无常住居民；
盛行生态旅游，每年游客近四万人。
注意：
1. 词数120-150；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 参考词汇：生态旅游 ecotourism。
参考答案:
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56. Beautiful art can ease pain
57. staring at the ugly paintings
58. More research is needed into a beautiful environment’s effect on alleviating suffering.
59. 很显然，美丽的绘画作品能够分散病人的注意力，而难看的作品则不具备这一功效。不过现在还没有研究表明丑陋的外界环境会加重痛苦。
60. ① Music ② Beauty
One possible version: 略