Exercise for M9U2
第一节：单项填空
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．_____ X—rays were first discovered by ______ German scientist , Wilhelm K. Rontgen , in 1895 , almost by accident .
A．/, a , / YCY B．The , a, an C．The , the , / D．/, the , the
2．Our class will certainly win the tug-of-war , because all the classmates are highly _______ .
A．selected B．focused C．motivated D．promoted
3．Most artists care more for the _____ success of their research than their physical conditions .
A．cultural B．commercial C．classical D．academic
4．Recently in Taiwan , the manufacturing industry has ______the information industry .
A．found a way to B．changed the way of
C．given way to D．had a way of
5．Has she done her week’s washing _____ , I’ll ask her to see a film tonight .
A．If so B．If not C．If any D．If anything
6．—Tom’s got a first in English in the monthly test .
— ______ is no wonder that he looks so happy these days .
A．It B．There C．What D．That
7．—Can you give me the right answer
—Sorry , I _____Would you repeat that question
A．hadn’t listened B．haven’t listened
C．don’t listen D．wasn’t listening
8．California has more electricity than it knows _____ it , but everything else is very expensive .
A．what to do B．what to do with C．how to do D．how to do with
9．—Lindsey , you’ve never been to the Great Wall since you came to China , I’m afraid
— ______
A．No, I’ve just been there with Rebecca . B．Yes , never . How about you
C．No, but how I wish to someday . D．Yes , but I’d like to have .
10．It’s not ____books you read but the way _____ you read them that decides how successfully you gain knowledge .
A．a number of ; in which B．the number of ; /
C．a good many ; which D．quite a few ; in which
11．—I’m sorry we are late .
— _____
—Well , I got the time wrong and when we arrived at the station , the train had just left .
A．It doesn’t matter . B．How did that happen
C．There’s no excuse . D．What a pity !
12．Mary _____ my letter , otherwise she would have replied before now .
A．has received B．ought to have received
C．shouldn’t have received D．couldn’t have received
13．Bird flu , a contagious disease of animals , is believed_____ by viruses that normally infect only birds and less commonly pigs , and rarely humans .
A．caused B．being caused C．to be caused D．to have caused
14．The police got to _____ was once an old school ____ the peasants used as a store .
A．what , that YCY B．where , which C．where , that D．which , where
15．This is the last chance to go abroad for further education ; don’t .
A．take it away B．give it away C．put it away D．throw it away
第二节 完型填空
阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从16—35各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
How would you like to do a week’s worth of grocery shopping in ten minutes Rather than 16 the kids into the minivan (小型货车) on shopping day , you can send them out to play and 17 our shopping from the comfort of your 18 . Thousands of 19 people have traded their shopping carts for 20 . Rather than fighting the crowds in the Chicago and san Francisco areas , they log on (登录) to the Peapod , an online shopping and delivery 21 .
Peapod is giving us glimpse into the future of shopping —virtual store . Peapod is a pioneer in a rapidly 22 industry that is devoted to 23 us to buy almost 24 from our PC. Peapod subscribers (订户) go shopping at the 25 grocery store by logging on to a 26 that lets them interactively shop for grocery items . Rather than running from aisle (过道) to 27 , you simply point and click around the screen for the 28 you want . Once online you can choose from over 20,000 items , 29 prices , view images of products , check out store specials , and choose delivery time that fits your schedule .
Peapod’s online shopping system is linked directly to its partner store’s computer systems . 30 you send your shopping list to Peapod , an order is transmitted to the nearest partner store . A professionally trained shopper takes your order , grabs a shopping cart , and 31 your shopping for you . The professional shopper takes a small part of the time you 32 take because the list is ordered by aisle and the shopper knows exactly what to get . Food is delivered 33 temperature-controlled containers .
The Peapod system has made life easier for a great many people . It has 34 saved them time and money . Working parents gladly trade shopping time for more time with the kids .
The virtual supermarket is sure to change the 35 we shop .
16．A．carrying B．leading C．loading D．directing
17．A．do B．carry C．go D．make
18．A．office B．home C．business D．company
19．A．busy B．free C．hard-working D．lazy
20．A．shopping baskets B．credit-cards C．keyboards D．containers
21．A．service B．factory C．grocery D．market
22．A．promising B．coming C．spreading D．profiting
23．A．making B．enabling C．showing D．preventing
24．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything
25．A．virtual B．ordinary C．special D．convenient
26．A．machine B．window C．system D．Peapod
27．A．shelf B．exit C．entrance D．aisle
28．A．foods B．items C．vegetables D．images
29．A．cut B．reduce C．check D．compare
30．A．Directly B．Amazingly C．Rapidly D．Surprisedly
31．A．goes B．buys C．does D．sells
32．A．should B．would C．must D．need
33．A．over B．through C．in D．on
34．A．also B．therefore C．thus D．ever
35．A．thing B．place C．time D．way
第三部分：阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
If there is one thing I’m sure about , it is that in a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers . It is not that newspapers are a necessity . Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio . Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday . But for most people a newspaper has become a habit passed down from generation to generation .
The nature of what is news may change . What basically makes news is what affects our lives—and the big political stories , the coverage of the wars , earthquakes and other disasters , will continue much the same . I think there will be more coverage of scientific research , though . It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives , like genetic engineering . In the future , I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do—as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are .
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted (传送) electronically from the Fleet Street and printed out in our own home . In fact , I’m pretty sure that is how it will happen in future . You will probably be able to choose from a menu , making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read —say, sports and international news .
I think people have got it wrong when they talk abut competition between the different media . They actually feed off each other . Some people once foresee that television would kill off newspapers , but that hasn’t happened . What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air . And as for the Internet , it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen .
36．What will probably be on in the newspapers made by yourself
A．Sports and international news . B．A menu of all the news .
C．The most important news .YCY D．What you’re interested in .
37．The word “feed off” in the last paragraph means _____- .
A．live on B．fight with C．depend on D．kill off
38．What is the best title for the passage
A．Newspapers—the Winner of Different Media .
B．The Future of Newspapers .
C．Make your Own Newspapers .
D．The Changes of Media .
B
Sharon was raised in the traditional Navajo culture in New Mexico and spoke only Navajo until she began school .After high school in California , she attended Navajo Community College in Tsaile , Arizona and later the University of New Mexico .
Sharon Burch’s music is the current expression of traditional Navajo ways of living . Many of Sharon’s songs are in the beautiful Navajo language and capture the sacredness of Mother Earth and Father Sun and the importance of family and place to the Dine . Yazzie Girl was influenced by the Navajo prayers and chants she heard growing up . The album (歌曲集) focuses on the special importance of the maternal relationship among the Navajo . Most of the songs are in Navajo with some English .
Touch the Sweet Earth was awarded the 1995 INDIE Award in the “North American Native Music” category at the annual (一年一度的) National Association of Independent Records Distributors & Manufacturers (NAIRD )conference held in May 1996. the “Grammy “ of the independents , the annual INDIE Awards recognizes recording excellence in forty categories and is presented to recordings sold through the independent distribution network . As both Sharon’s and Canyon’s first INDIE Award , it was especially satisfying to receive such recognition during the company’s 45th anniversary （周年纪念）year .
With songs brought forth from deep within, Touch the Sweet Earth reflects a very personal journey : one of motherhood , exploration, family, survival and loss . Much of this music is presented to her grandfather Charlie Yazzie and her uncle Tim , both of whom recently passed away .
Inspired by songs sung by her mother and grandfather , Sharon’s third album ,Colors of My Heart, celebrates family , Mother Earth , and a connection to all living things .
Sharon performs regularly at folk festivals , fairs , schools , universities and in concert . She has appeared at the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian in Washington D.C., the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, the Heard Museum in Phoenix , and is quite popular in Japan . Sharon always looks forward to returning home to the Navajo reservation to sing for her people .
39．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage
A．Sharon spoke only Navajo .
B．Sharon went to the University of New Mexico soon after graduation from high school .
C．Most of Sharon’s songs are sung in English with some Navajo .
D．Some of Sharon’s music is much influenced by her family .
40．What can you infer from the passage
A．Touch the Sweet Earth reflects her own experience .
B．Sharon’s mother and grandfather were both music-lovers .
C．Sharon won the Grammy Award in the year 1995.
D．Yazzie Girl was in fact the Navojo prayers and chants .
41．Which of the following is not a music album in the passage
A．Colors of My Heart . B．Touch the Sweet Earth .
C．Mother Earth and Father Sun. D．Yazzie Girl .
42．The passage mainly tells us ______.
A．Sharon and her music B．the North American native music
C．how Sharon becomes popular D．the secret of being a successful singer
C
As part of its ongoing effort to enlist children as the guardians (one who guards ) of the future in the fight to save the earth’s environment , the United Nations ecological agency has announced its annual painting competition on the theme of deserts and desertification (沙漠化).
“Children are an important part of our world . They are our future and often they are our conscience.” Klaus Toepfer , Executive Director of the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) said.
“Our children provide the inspiration , the enthusiasm and the idealism that this world needs. They know something needs to be done and we must listen to them . One way in which we can listen to them is by giving them the opportunity to express themselves in art—and by taking their art seriously .”
The International Painting Competition on the Environment is part of UNEP’s program for children and youth entitled Tunza , which means to treat with care and respect in Swahili .
Besides UNEP, the competition is supported by the Japan-based Foundation for Global Peace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer AG and the Nikon Corporation . It has been held annually since 1990 and in that time has received over 160,000 entries from children in over 100 countries .
The theme of this year’s Competition, Deserts and Desertification ,is also the theme of the 2006 International Year as well as World Environment Day of that year .
The issue of desertification concerns the entire planet , UNEP says , because around one third of the world’s population live in drylands and their worsening is a very real threat to people’s lives and livelihoods , as well as to the health of the planet as a whole .
Children who will be between the ages of 6 and 14 years on World Environment Day 2006 (5 June 2006) from all regions of the world are invited to deliver their paintings on the theme to their Regional UNEP Office by 20 January 2006 . Further information can be obtained at the Competition’s website [ www. unep.org /tunza /paintcomp15]
43．The theme of the annual painting competition this year is_____.
A．children the guardians of the future B．fighting to save the earth
C．deserts and desertification D．natural disasters
44．Which of the following statements about children is WRONG according to the passage
A．Children can do nothing about the natural world .
B．Children under six are not allowed to take part in the art competition .
C．Children are enthusiastic , creative and have new ideas .
D．Children are the future of the world .
45．What’s the situation in the natural environment
A．One third of the world’s population live in drylands .
B．Many people’s lives and livelihoods are in danger .
C．The health of the earth is at stake .
D．A, B and C.
46．From the passage we can know _____.
A．the children’s art competition attracts children from all the developing countries
B．the art competition is not only supported by UNEP
C．the theme of every year’s art competition is always the theme of the next International Year
D．the issue of desertification is related to one-third of the whole world
D
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E
Beijing (AFP) Oct . 17, 2005 —China’s second manned space mission returned safely to Earth early Monday after a successful five –day flight , in the latest chapter in China’s ambitious drive to become a global space power .
Astronauts Fei Junling and Nie Haisheng were given a clean bill of health after the re-entry capsule (返回舱)of their Shenzhou VI spacecraft landed on Earth on a parachute , ending up in Inner Mongolia , Xinhua news agency said .
“Our journey in space was very smooth . The living and working conditions inside the cabin were very good , and our health is okay . Thanks ,” Fei said on state television , with a smile .
Appearing from the capsule , television pictures showed the two took a few seconds to adjust to the Earth’s gravity , before begin presented with flowers and waving to gathered recovery teams and ground control staff .
Mission control declared the 115-hour space flight a success , Xinhua reported .
A member of one of the recovery teams reported that the capsule landed upright after touching down at 4:32 am (20:32 GMT Sunday), just one kilometer (1,100 yards ) from the intended landing site , it added .
The flight was China’s second-ever manned space mission following the historic Shenzhou V, which in October 2003 made China the third nation after the former Soviet Union and the United States to put a man into space .
During his 21-hour first flight in 2003, astronaut Yang Liwei never left his seat in the re-entry capsule nor took off his space suit . In contrast , Fei and Nie’s flight saw them leave the re-entry capsule and enter the orbital capsule (轨道舱), taking off their heavy suits and putting on ordinary work clothes so they could move around easily.
To remove worries that China could use space for military purposes , Premier Wen Jiabao said the purpose of the mission was to conduct experiments “entirely for peaceful purposes.”
The Chinese government also hopes to use the manned space program to inspire patriotism (爱国精神) and instill a curiosity in science and technology among Chinese population .
51．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．China is much lack of patriotism .
B．China is the third country in the world to send men into space .
C．Not all the people have the great interest in science and technology .
D．China has successfully launched manned spacecrafts into space twice .
52．What can you infer from the passage
A．It took Fei Junling and Nie Haisheng only two years to get prepared for the space trip .
B．Astronauts have to wear large and heavy space suits in pace all the time .
C．China wants to catch up with the United States and Russia in the field of space and controls the profitable field .
D．China must have had a good mastery of space technology by now .
53．Which of the descriptions about the astronaut (s) is TRUE
A．Yang Liwei’s health was not good enough to stay in space for more than one day .
B．Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng felt a little uneasy but soon got all right shortly after landing .
C．Yang Liwei occasionally left his seat in the re-entry capsule and took off his space suit .
D．Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng found the work clothes not so comfortable as their comparatively better-equipped space suits .
54．The report of the passage is _____ .
A．objective B．subjective C．envious D．critical
55．The best title for the news is _____.
A．Competitive Taikonauts into Space B．Chinese Victory on Oct.12, 2005
C．The Safe Return of Shenzhou VI D．China Marching towards Space
书面表达
请你先仔细观察下列有关中国饮食结构图表，然后按照要点提示写一篇约120词的短文。
1．题目为：Changes in People’s Diet in China
2．说明5年内 的饮食变化。
3．说明变化的原因。
4．谈你自己对这一图表的看法。
5．文章每段句首部分已给出，不必重抄也不能更改。
参考词：consumption 消费stable/steady 稳定的luxurious 奢侈的
People’s Diet in China
Years
Diet 2001
2002 2003 2004 2005
Grain 50% 48% 46.5% 45% 44.9%
Milk 8% 9% 11.4% 12% 12.2%
Meat 24% 23.5% 22.5% 23% 21.1%
Fruit& vegetables 18% 18.5% 19.6% 20% 21.8%
Changes in People’s Diet in China
As can be seen from the table ,
In my point of view,
All in all ,
参考答案
1—5 ACDCA 6—10 ADBCB 11—15 BDCAD
16—20 CABAC 21—25 ACBDA 26—30 CDBDA 31—35 CBCAD
36—38 DCB 39—42 DBCA 43—46 CADB 47—50 CABC
51—55 ADBAC
书面表达
Changes in People’s Diet in China
As can be seen from the table , changes have been taking place in people’s diet in China since 2001 . The consumption of grain and meat is decreasing year by year though grain is still the main food , while that of milk , fruit and vegetables , is increasing steadily . Besides , we can discover that the structure of diet is getting more and more reasonable and stable .
In my point of view , there are two major reasons for the changes . First , nowadays people can afford to buy milk and fruit once considered luxurious foods with the development of economy . Second , people are more concerned about the quality of diet . People have come to realise that eating too much meat results in some health problems while having more fruit and vegetables contributes to good health .
All in all , people’s living level has been greatly improved in the past five years . And we can expect that there will be a more healthy and proper diet for us . 牛津高三实验版模块九Unit2单元测试题
第一节、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.Which director was he ______when talking about the latest film
looking up B.giving out C.applying for D.referring to
2.A policeman shouted to the criminal ,”Put up your hands and stand still______the law.”
A.in the name of B.at the mercy of C.by the name of D.regardless of
3.People hope to become more ______ in predicting earthquakes.
A.absolute B.steady C.ideal D.accurate
4.He is out of work,feeling as if he has _____nothing.
established B.accomplished C.abolished D.guaranteed
5.After arriving in New York,the Chinese college student found it rather hard to ______living on his own.
A.rely on B.adjust to C.depend on D.bring up
6.Whether you can earn money ____on whether you can take good care of sheep which ____on grass.
A.depends;feed B.depends;feeds C.relies;feed D.relies;feeds
7.It is well known to us ___ ___ practice makes perfect.
A.that;the B.what;the C.that;/ D.what;/
8.____they are closest friends is not clear though they live together.
A.That B.If C.What D.Whether
9.This is the best way they have thought of _____the ______miners.
A.rescuing;burying B.to rescue;buried C.to rescue;burying
D.rescuing;buried
10.A:Come in,please.This way.____.
B:Thanks.Oh,you have a nice place here.
A:I’m glad you like it.
A.Take it easy B.Make youself at home. C.Help yourself
D.How do you like it
11.The coach usually _____the trainees into different parts.
A.breaks out B.breaks through C.breaks up D.breaks about
12.At the interview,the spokeman avoided the journalists’___________ question.
A.moderate B.pointed C.accurate D.outgoing
13.There has been housing development ______ since the end of the last century.
in detail B.in all C.in total D.in consequence of the economy
14.____with what students had done,the teacher praised them highly.
A.Delighted B.Delighting C.Delight D.Being delighted
15.It’s up to you to _____ it and make a decision.
A.eat B.eating C.chew D.chewing
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36－55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body . Through the years I would 16 the correct answer . When I was younger , I thought 17 was very important to us as humans , so I said , “My ears , Mummy .” She said , “No. Many people are 18 . But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon.”
Several years passed before she asked me again . Since making my first 19 , I had often thought over the question . So this time I told her , “Mummy , it must be our eyes .”She looked at me and said, “You are 20 fast , but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind.”
21 the years , mother asked me a couple more22 and always her response to my answers was , “No, but you are getting 23 every year , my child.” Then last year , my Grandpa 24 . Everybody was heart broken . Everybody was crying . My mum looked at me when it was our 25 to say our final good-bye to Grandpa . She asked me , “Do you know the most important body part yet , my dear ”
I was 26 when she was asking me this now . I always thought this was a 27 between her and me .She saw the 28 on my face and told me , “This question is very important . It shows that you have really 29 your life.” I saw her eyes well up with tears . She said , “My dear , the most important body part is your 30 .” I asked , “Is it because they hold up your head ” She replied , “No , it is 31 on them a crying friend or loved one can rest their head . I only hope that you have enough 32 and friends that you will have a shoulder to cry 33 when you need it.” Then and there I understood the most important body part is not a 34 one . It is sympathetic（同情的）to the pain of 35 .
16．A．notice B．believe in C．doubt D．guess at
17．A．love B．health C．sound D．sight
18．A．blind B．deaf C．invisible D．thoughtful
19．A．discovery B．decision C．attempt D．suggestion
20．A．learning B．thinking C．growing D．changing
21．A．Before B．Till C．Beyond D．Over
22．A．ways B．things C．questions D．times
23．A．stronger B．taller C．smarter D．nicer
24．A．left B．got ill C．died D. got wounded
25．A．duty B．turn C．pity D．chance
26．A．shocked B．satisfied C．interested D．excited
27．A．game B．test C．match D．secret
28．A．worry B．puzzlement C．regret D．pain
29．A．enjoyed B．found C．disliked D．lived
30．A．shoulders B．feet C．hands D．hair
31．A．how B．because C．why D．whether
32．A．respect B．favour C．love D．fun
33．A．by B．on C．above D．for
34．A．valuable B．useful C．selfish D．precious
35．A．others B．the deaf C．Grandpa D．the blind
第三节、 阅读理解 (共20小题,每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good ,most would admit that their spoken English is poor .Whenever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However ,their spoken English does not have to remain “poor” ! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.
First ,they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary .Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However ,you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive .Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.
Second ,they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimesthey make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous .Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly .However ,in speaking your aim is fluency. You want to get your message across ,to talk to someone in English ,as quickly and as well as you can ,even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense ,but it doesn’t matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.
The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening .You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.
Fourth ,most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners .Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor .If you have this proactive outlook ,then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.
If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what English you know .Remember : USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.
36．What is most probably the writer’s purpose in writing the passage
A．To improve your reading. B．To improve your spoken English.
C．To improve your listening. D．To improve your vocabulary.
37．It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .
A．don’t be afraid of making mistakes .Just speak!
B．don’t be nervous ,don’t be shy .Just write!
C．don’t be fluency .Just be accuracy
D．don’t be shy ,don’t be fluency. Just listen and write!
38．The text is most probably taken from a .
A．teacher’s diary B．report on study
C．sports newspaper D．movie magazine
B
We know that many animals do not stay in one place. Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another at a certain time. They move for different reasons most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from places that are too crowded. When cold weather comes, many birds move to warmer places to find food. Some fishes give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed. The most famous migration（迁移）is probably the migration of the fish, which is called “salmon”. This fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water. There it spends its life. When it is old, it returns to its birthplace in fresh water. Then it gives birth and dies there. In northern Europe, there is a kind of mice. They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded. They move down to the low land. Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside, and many of them are killed when they fall into the sea.
Recently, scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobsters（龙虾）. Every year, when the season of bad weather arrives, the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across the floor of the ocean. Nobody knows why they do this, and nobody knows where they go. So, sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another, but at other times we don’t. Maybe living things just like to travel.
39.Most animals move from one place to another at a certain time to __________ .
A. give birth B. enjoy warmer weather C. find food more easily D. find beautiful places
40. The mice in northern Europe move when __________ .
A. they give birth B. the weather is bad
C. the place gets too crowded D. they haven’t enough food
41. The lobsters move __________ .
A. to the fresh water B. to the sea floor
C. to find more food D. at a certain time
42. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Animals move in order to find food more easily.
B. The migration of the fish called “salmon” is the most famous migration.
C. Living things move from one place to another because they like to travel.
D. Sometimes we know why and how living things move from one place to another but we don’t sometimes.
C
Machines in the home have a short history. Sewing machines, washing machines and tumble dries are common enough today, but a hundred years ago few people could even imagine such things. However, inventors have designed and built a wide range of household machines since then. In most cases the inventor tried to patent（申请专利）his machine, to stop anyone copying it. Then he tried to produce a lot of them. If the machine became popular, the inventor could make a lot of money.
In 1790 the first sewing machine was patented. The inventor was an Englishman called Thomas Saint. There was nothing to match his machine for forty years, and then someone built a similar device. He was a Frenchman, Bartelemy Thimonier. Neither of these early machines worked very well, however. It wasn’t until 1846 that an inventor came up with a really efficient（高效的）sewing machine. He was an American, Elias Howe and his machine was good enough to beat five skilled sewing women. He didn’t make much money from it, however. The first commercially（商业的）successful sewing machine was patented by Isaac Singer five years later.
Today, we take washing machines for granted, but there was none before 1869. The revolving drum（旋转桶）of that first machine set a pattern for the future, but it was crude by today’s standards. The drum was turned by hand, and needed a lot of effort. Eight years passed before someone produced an electric washing machine. The world had to wait even longer for a machine to dry clothes. The first spin-drier was another American invention, patented in 1924; but it was 20 years before such machines were widely used.
It was yet another American, called Bissell, who introduced the carpet sweeper. He patented the original machine back in 1876. It didn’t pick up dirt very well, but it was quicker than a dustpan and brush. Thirty-six years later, even the carpet sweeper was old-fashioned: modern homes now have a vacuum cleaner（吸尘器）with an electric motor to suck the dust.
43. Inventors patent the inventions so as to __________ .
A. produce more machines B. avoid being copied by others
C. make the inventions more popular D. make more money
44. Whose sewing machine could do far more than the work that was done by five skilled sewing women
A. Thomas Saint’s. B. Bartelemy Thimonier’s.
C. Elias Howe’s. D. Isaac Singer’s.
45. According to the article, modern inventors __________ .
A. follow the pattern of the first revolving drum but improve it much
B. only imitate the first washing machine
C. power the first ever-made washing machine by electricity
D. have to wait for the first spin-drier for a long time
46. The underlined word “crude” in the sentence “but it was crude by today’s standards”probably means __________ .
A. useless B. ugly-looking C. rough D. not skillfully made
47. The article mainly tells us about __________ .
A. the great inventors in the world
B. the important inventions in the world
C. the short history of household machines
D. the importance of the machines used in the home
D
The high noise of modern life may affect speech and language development in the very young,according to a study that found the auditory(听觉的)parts of the brains of young mice are slower to organize properly in the presence of continuous sounds.
Researchers at the University of California,San Francisco,reared a group of rats in an environment of continuous background noise and found that their brain circuits(电路)that receive and interpret(解释)sound did not develop at the same rate as animals that were raised in a quieter environment.
Edward F. Chang and Michael Merzenich,co-authors of the study appearing in the journal Science,said that the continuous noise delayed the organization of auditory neurons(神经细胞)during a critical two-to-three-week period after the rat pups were born.
For rats not exposed to the noise,the auditory cortex(皮层)neurons during this period gathered into a smaller area and began developing a selective response to sounds.
But for the noise-exposed rats,this organization was slowed,causing a delay in the development of the ability to discriminate(辨别)specific sound tones.The researchers said it took three or four times longer for the rats raised in a noisy environment to reach the basic bench marks(基准)of auditory development seen in the rat pups not exposed to noises.
Although the rat is not a perfect model for what happens in humans,the authors note,the study does suggest that high levels of noise might possibly affect some language learning in babies.
“These findings suggest that environmental noise,which is commonly present in contemporary child-rearing environments,can potentially contribute to auditory and language—related development delays,” the authors wrote in Science.
The authors noted that although the brain development was delayed in rats exposed to the noise,their brains did eventually mature(成熟的)normally.
48.The scientists at California University studied rats____________.
A.of different age groups B.with different habits
C.in different environments D.from different areas
49.The rats exposed to noise,compared to those not exposed,_________.
A. grew up more slowly B.were duller
C. were more sensitive D.gathered together more quickly
50.The result of the research mainly tells us that noise_________________.
A.delays brain development B.stops baby growth
C.affects speech and language D.destroys brains
51.The findings of the research are said to have special connections with____________.
A.causes of noises B.medical science
C.other living things D.human babies
E
How many people have I met who have told me about the book they have been planning to write but have never yet found the time too much.
This is Life, all right, but we do treat it like a rehearsal (排演) and, unhappily, we do miss so many of its best moments.
We take jobs to stay alive and provide homes for our families always making ourselves believe that this style of life is merely a temporary state of affairs along the road to what we really want to do. Then, at 60 or 65, we are suddenly presented with a clock and several grandchildren and we look back and realize that all those years waiting for Real Life to come along were in fact real life.
In America they have a saying much laughed at by the English：“Have a nice day” they speak slowly and seriously in their shops, hotels and sandwich bars. I think it is a wonderful phrase, reminding us, in effect, to enjoy the moment: to value this very day.
How often do we say to ourselves, "I'll take up horse-riding (or golf, or sailing) as soon as I get a higher position," only to do none of those things when I do get the higher position.
When I first became a reporter I knew a man who gave up a very well paid respectable job at the Daily Telegraph to go and edit a small weekly newspaper. At the time I was astonished by what appeared to me to be his completely abnormal (反常的) mental state. How could anyone turn his back on Fleet Street in central London for a small local area？I wanted to know.
Now I am a little older and possibly wiser, I see the sense in it. In Fleet Street the man was under continual pressure. He lived in an unattractive London suburb and he spent much of his life sitting on Southern Region trains.
52. The first paragraph of the passage tells us that .
A. we always try to find some time to write a book
B. we always make plans but seldom fulfill them
C. we always enjoy many of life's best moments
D. we always do what we really want to do
53. The underlined phrase "turn his back on" (paragraph 6) most probably means .
A. leave for B. return to C. give up D. rely on
54. The man ( paragraph 6) left his first job partly because he was .
A. in an abnormal mental state B. under too much pressure
C. not well paid D. not respected
55. What is probably the best title for the passage
A. Provide Homes For Our Family B. Take Up Horse-riding
C. Value This Very Day D. Stay Alive
第四节．对话填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面的对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给首字母的提示在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
A:What about your winter vocation
B:We had a good time.We made a (76) v_____ (56) ____________
across the Pacific Ocean.
A:It must have taken you many days to sail
across the ocean.
B:We were (77) f______by the beauty of Hawaii, (57) ____________
where we (78)_____(漫游) about,spending (58) ____________
the (79)e_____ week,that is ,seven days , (59) ____________
roasting,swimming,and sometimes fishing.
A:It’s said that there are (80) v______ (60) ____________
fish around Hawaii.Is it true
B:Yes.Those who are (81)______(精力充沛) (61) ____________
and (82)______(专心致志) on fishing can enjoy (62) ____________
delicious fish for free every day.
A:What else did you do
B:At night,we sang and danced (83)_____(露天). (63) ____________
We came across some Chinese (84)i______ and (64) ____________
chatted a lot.They (85)____(自愿) to introduce (65) ____________
more about its history and resorts.
第五节、书面表达 （满分25分）
请你用英语写“澳大利亚概况”。 词数120左右。
（澳大利亚就像时间一样古老；一个讲英语国家；太平洋印度洋之间；人口1800万；面积770万平方公里；唯一覆盖整个大陆国家；许多动植物仅存在澳洲；资源丰富；气候多样；3%人口农场主；先进科技；麦子水果；运动员多次创造世界记录；与他国友好；与中国互派大使exchange；旅游业发展快；美丽国度。）
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07-08学年上学期牛津高三实验版模块九Unit2单元测试题参考答案
1-15 DADBB;ACDBB;CBDAC
16-35 DCBCA ; DDCCB ; AABDA ; BCBCA
36-55 BABCC;DDBDA;DCCAA;DBCBC
56.voyage 57.fascinated 58.wandered 59.entire 60.various 61.energetic 62.concentrate 63.outdoors 64.immigrants 65.volunteered
Australia is as old as time .It is an English-speaking country,located between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.It has a population of 18 million and an area of7.7 million square kilometers. It is the only country that covers an entire continent.It has many plants and animals that don’t exist anywhere else in the world. It is rich in natural resources.It has different weather in different places.3% of its population are farmers.They have advanced science and technology, growing wheat and various fruits.Its athletes have set many world records.It is getting on very well with other countries.Australia exchanges ambassadors with China regularly and its tourism is developing rapidly.This is a beautiful country.模块九 2单元 单词拼写
根据中文提示或首字母或所给词汇完成单词拼写，注意格式。
1、The new railway is still under c_______ .
2、He loves science fiction in p_______ .
3、I was f_______ in having a good teacher .
4、The judge s_______ the prisoner to death .
5、They believed that art should be _______ (分离) from politics .
6、All fights have been c_______ because of bad weather .
7、There was a slight collision but my car was u_______ .
8、We are making slow but _______ progress . (稳定的)
9、The building has _______ been cued as a hotel . (先前、以前)
10、He _______ the champion in three sets . (击败)
11、The water was as s_______ as glass .
12、He was c_______ with murder .
13、The use of light and dark s_______ good and evil .
14、If you’re all sitting c_______ , then we’ll begin .
15、The police had _______ filmed the conversations (稳密地) .
16、She took the car without p_______ , which made her boss angry .
17、The speech was a_______ attempt to embarrass the government (故意的) .
18、The government is ready to introduce _______ for the environment . (保护)
19、Government troops were forced to _______ . (撤销；收回)
20、There are plans to e_______ the recreation area .
21、Recovery from the disease is very _______ . (逐步的)
22、The thing that _______ me is I made her sad . (使烦恼)
23、_______ is better than cure . (预防)
模块九 2单元 单词拼写（答案）
1、construction 2、particular 3、fortunate 4、sentenced 5、divorced 6、cancelled 7、undamaged 8、steady 9、previously 10、defeated 11、smooth 12、charged 13、symbolizes
14、comfortably 15、secretly 16、permission 17、deliberate 18、protection 19、withdraw
20、enlarge 21、gradual 22、bothers 23、preventionModule 9 Unit 2同步评估
第一节 单项填空（共15小题）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
1. —A trip to outer space must be fun and exciting.
—______. That’s why so many people are looking forward to such a trip.
A. That’s all right B. I prefer to
C. I suppose so D. It depends
2. A conference was held in ______ honour of Professor Lee on the occasion of his 80th birthday, which was ______ honour to him.
A. the; an B. 不填; 不填
C. an; 不填 D. 不填; an
3. Our officer and director has other interests ______ he devotes time.
A. which B. that C. on which D. to which
4. Despite the ______ progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong.
A. fragrant B. steady
C. deliberate D. sacred
5. Our gas ______. Hopefully it will last till we get to the nearest gas station.
A. is running out B. has run out
C. is being run out D. has been run out
6. —How do you find the town
—The town has changed out of all ______ since I was there 20 years ago.
A. realization B. description
C. expression D. recognition
7. The question ______ at present has something important to do with our daily life.
A. to be discussing B. to discuss
C. been discussed D. being discussed
8. The reason why he was sentenced to death was that he ______ murder.
A. was charged with B. was in charge of
C. was in the charge of D. was charged for
9. ______, we have to stay at the railway station.
A. As there being no train B. There being no train
C. Being no train D. There having no train
10. The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable ______ his financial situation.
A. in terms of B. with reference to
C. regardless of D. owing to
11. It has been announced that house owners ______ keep their gardens in a neat and orderly state.
A. can B. shall C. may D. will
12. In order not to be bothered, our manager kept his door ______.
A. locked B. lock C. having locked D. locking
13. —Do you enjoy the dinner
—Yes. The whole meal was good but the wine ______ was excellent.
A. in common B. in total
C. in particular D. in general
14. —What do you think of Tom
—He is very sensitive, and he dislikes ______.
A. to be laughed at B. to have been laughed at
C. being laughed at D. having been laughed at
15. After six months’ work in the company, I find that John is a nice man ______.
A. to work with B. to work
C. working with D. working
第二节 完形填空（共20小题）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Every day on the way to work I drive down a street lined with pine trees. One tree in particular 16 my attention. It must have suffered some 17 . Part of its trunk (树干) grew nearly parallel to the ground, and then in an effort to 18 its own course of life, the trunk took a 90 degree turn 19 to stand tall and stretch toward the sun.
This tree became a 20 for me. Each day as I drove by, I saw this bent but determined tree and I would be 21 . It was a reminder to me that 22 I may not have had the best start in life, I could change 23 in the parts of my life at any time.
I was planning to stop one day to get a perfect 24 of my kindred-spirit (志趣相同的) tree. But that week I was 25 . After that busy week, I still didn’t take any action. Every time I drove by the tree I would 26 myself, “Tomorrow, I’ll stop tomorrow to take one.” Then one day, as I 27 by “my” tree, I glanced over, and much to my 28 found a sawed-off stump (树桩) where that symbolic tree had stood. Gone. I had 29 my plan until “tomorrow” and tomorrow proved to be too 30 .
A picture of a tree is not of great 31 . But my lesson rang through clearly 32 I found out one of my colleagues had been 33 with stage-four cancer. He may no longer have many 34 .
What have you been putting off What would you do today if you knew you would 35 have the opportunity to do it again Why not do those things that you have been putting off until tomorrow
16. A. paid B. caught C. fixed D. escaped
17. A. damage B. influence C. experience D. defeat
18. A. follow B. design C. change D. imagine
19. A. applying B. attempting C. happening D. learning
20. A. shelter B. signal C. sign D. symbol
21. A. interested B. satisfied C. encouraged D. educated
22. A. even though B. as if C. in case D. if only
23. A. purpose B. plan C. habit D. direction
24. A. glance B. view C. picture D. knowledge
25. A. busy B. free C. worried D. bored
26. A. tell B. help C. call D. see
27. A. wandered B. drove C. rode D. ran
28. A. surprise B. pleasure C. regret D. happiness
29. A. taken off B. cut off C. put off D. called off
30. A. cold B. far C. sunny D. late
31. A. value B. achievement C. fun D. disappointment
32. A. when B. before C. because D. unless
33. A. linked B. combined C. provided D. diagnosed
34. A. lives B. tomorrows C. lessons D. opportunities
35. A. surely B. almost C. ever D. never
阅读理解 （共20小题）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A★
On Sunday a few of us decided to take advantage of the first sunny day we’d have for ages to take a trip down to the coast to visit the penguins again. Last time I went down there was a couple of months ago and it was a dull cold day. Sunday couldn’t have been more different — clear skies and sunshine made it feel like summer, although it was still -25°C.
Six of us drove to the coast. It was the first time we’d been off the base on our own without our field assistant, so it had a slightly different feeling — more like a few friends going to the seaside than an Antarctic field trip! When we reached Windy Creek, we luckily caught sight of quite a few small flying seabirds, which are seldom seen there.
Once on the sea ice we found that some of the more curious penguins had wandered over from the main group to come and check us out. We’d been told that then they were nursing their chicks (刚孵出的幼雏) and they would be more careful and nervous than last time, but that didn’t seem to be the case. We walked across to the main group which were stretched for a couple of miles along the coast. We sat down for some sandwiches and soon found ourselves surrounded by many curious observers. Without any attackers on land, they were very brave and came within a meter of us to pose (摆姿势) for photos.
Before heading back, we spent a few hours on the sea ice watching the penguins and their chicks, which had grown dramatically (明显地) since our last visit.
It was such a nice day.
36. When did the trip most probably happen
A. On a dull Sunday. B. On a warm Sunday.
C. On a summer Sunday. D. On a winter Sunday.
37. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that the six people _____.
A. felt a little nervous B. felt a little excited
C. were left all by themselves on their Antarctic base
D. got bored with staying with their field assistant
38. What does the writer mean by saying “but that didn’t seem to be the case”
A. They were told a lie.
B. A wrong decision was made.
C. The truth was the opposite.
D. They didn’t believe what they were told.
39. The six people did the following during the trip EXCEPT _____.
A. feed the penguins
B. take pictures of the penguins
C. enjoy watching flying seabirds
D. watch the young penguins
B★★
HAVE FUN IN SPRING!
Special four-week mini-session
April — May
Acting Classes for Ages 4+ and Teens!
Classes meet once a week for four weeks. All classes are led by highly experienced Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) artists. Since this is a mini-session, classes will not present a show. Pre-K (Pre-Kindergarten) students will explore stories and characters from the world of books and literature. For students in Act It Up (K-1st && 2nd-3rd) and Acting (4th-6th), the classes will explore characters, expression and creativity through creative dramatics (表演) activities.
Full $80 payment per student is required for enrollment (入学). Classes will be filled first-come-first-served.
For questions or to enroll, contact Nancy Schaeffer at
214-978-0110 or nancy@dct.org.
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 April 22-May 13, 2008
Play Days — Pre-K
Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books
Act out the stories you know so well and maybe a few new ones too!
Take turns being on the stage with your class as you become many fun and creative characters
Act It Up! Grades K-1 && Grades 2-3
Explore the most important aspects of acting:
Characters: Who are You
Imagination: See where it takes you — be creative!
Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 April 23-May 14, 2008
Acting — Grades 4-6
Explore the most important aspects of acting:
Characterization: Movement and Voice
Imagination: Listening, Learning and Taking a chance
Auditions and Monologues (试演和独角戏) — Grade 7+
Work on a monologue that you can use for any audition
Learn the tricks for how to do your best at your next audition — at school, church or local theater
Get feed-back (反馈) from a professional and make improvements to your auditioning skills
40. The ad is about ______.
A. training classes for students
B. the directions for a product
C. acting classes for college students
D. an introduction to a film
41. To attend the special four-week mini-session, you’ll have to ______.
A. register at DCT B. prove that you can act
C. be old enough for each class
D. pay $80 once a week
42. Which class may offer you a chance to enjoy playing the characters you like
A. Auditions and Monologues. B. Play Days.
C. Act It Up! D. Acting.
43. Those who attend Auditions and Monologues ______.
A. mainly explore the imagination
B. have to start their lessons on April 22
C. will often practise using movement and voice
D. are mainly taught some skills for their future use
C★★
It was a firm belief among the ancient Chinese that there was life after death. In order to have a better life in the next world after his death, Qin Shihuang started the construction of a mausoleum （陵墓） — a project that took 37 years to complete. He was fully aware of the importance of armed forces, and in order to protect him in the afterlife, he had images made of his troops, which were buried near him to guard his soul. The terracotta army was thus formed.
The Qin figures are of high artistic value as sculptures of human figures, and are a landmark in the historical development of ancient sculpture in China. They emphasise the revelation of the subjects’ inner world through their
facial expressions. The large numbers reflect the centralized authority in China’s feudal society, serving as a typical example of the different styles of sculpture between East and West.
The Qin warrior figures show distinctive individual personalities, with different facial expressions. For instance, a face with a broad forehead, high cheekbones, thick brows, large eyes and stiff beard is the face of a strong and fearless man, whereas a round face with regular features reveals an honest and open-hearted character. An oval face with fine features shows a gentle disposition(性情). Then there is a square face with honest simplicity clearly written all over it. The young soldiers generally have chubby faces, and are smiling naively (天真地). The older soldiers, with lined foreheads, appear to be weather-
-beaten veterans who have seen much of the world.
44. The Emperor Qin Shihuang made images of his armed forces in order to ______.
A. show how aware he was of their importance
B. guard his body in the mausoleum after he died
C. show that he believed in life after death
D. protect him in the next world
45. The underlined word “landmark” in Paragraph 2 means
______.
A. a building that is easily recognized
B. an important stage in the development of something
C. a museum built in the memory of a dead person
D. a place where dead people are buried
46. To show individual characteristics, the soldiers all ______.
A. wear different costumes
B. show different ranks and positions
C. have different facial expressions
D. stand in different positions
47. How many different facial expressions are mentioned in the last paragraph
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven.
D★★★
New Zealand fishermen caught what may prove to be a world-record-breaking colossal squid (巨大的鱿鱼).
In the cold, dark waters of the Antarctic hides a creature with eight arms, two super long tentacles (触须) and eyes as big as dinner plates. Sound like something out of a science fiction movie Think again.
On February 21, New Zealand fishermen landed a colossal squid the length of a school bus. They had been fishing with long lines for Chilean sea bass (黑鲈) in the waters off the coast of New Zealand when they caught the rare squid. With two hours of hard work, the crew skillfully pulled the creature into a net and dragged it aboard their ship.
Scientists estimate (估计) that the animal weighs about a half ton and is about 40 feet long. That would make this colossal squid the biggest on record.
First identified in 1925 after two tentacles were found in a whale’s stomach, the colossal squid has long been a mystery. The animals are not easy to observe because they can go down to ocean depths of 6,500 feet. What scientists do know from studying the bodies of a half dozen colossal squids is that they are fierce hunters.
The recently captured colossal squid has been frozen to keep it for scientific study. It will be transported to New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa, in the capital city of Wellington. Experts believe it to be the first adult male ever caught undamaged. Scientists hope to learn more about the colossal squid’s diet, behavior and reproductive (繁殖) patterns.
“Scientists will be very interested in this amazing creature,” said New Zealand Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton. “It adds immeasurably to our understanding of the marine environment.”
48. Why is it usually difficult for experts to observe the squid
A. Because it moves too fast. B. Because it is too large.
C. Because it is very dangerous.
D. Because it can go down to deep ocean.
49. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The squid is from a science fiction story.
B. The fishermen often meet colossal squids.
C. Scientists know much about the colossal squid.
D. The fishermen had some difficulty catching the large squid.
50. What’s the purpose of catching such a huge squid
A. To make it into food. B. To set a world record.
C. To do research on it. D. To display it for visitors.
51. What would be the best title for the passage
A. The biggest squid ever found
B. Scientific research on squid
C. The lifestyle of the colossal squid
D. How the fishermen caught the squid
E★★
Have you ever heard the saying “All roads lead to Rome” At one time, this was pretty much true. During the Roman Empire, lots of roads were built in order to move armies, send messages by courier (信使), and make trade easier. This construction work went on for five centuries!If all the roads built during the Roman Empire were put together end to end, they would circle the equator twice.
The network of Roman roads was begun in 312 BC. It was demanded that the roads be built strong so that they would not fall down. Roman soldiers, supervised (监督) by engineers, laid down the roads in a special pattern of layers. The first layer was made of sand. Next, the builders added rocks and rubble. On top of these materials came gravel. On this solid foundation, the road builders placed paving stones.
Also, Roman roads were cambered. This means that they were built higher in the middle than on the edges, allowing rainwater to run off, which prevented flooding. We use the same technique in building roads today. The Romans also laid out roads over hills when necessary, setting them down in a zigzag pattern to make the road rise gradually.
All Roman roads had milestones (里程碑), placed every thousands paces (a Roman mile). The milestones told when the road was built, who was emperor at the time, the road’s destination, how far the traveler was from the destination, and how many miles had been traveled since the beginning of the road. This information was a great help to travelers.
Because of their excellence in construction, it really is no surprise that many parts of Roman road still exist today. These roadways are one of the most impressive accomplishments of the Roman Empire.
52. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph mean
A. The Roman Empire was very powerful.
B. Lots of roads were built during the Roman Empire.
C. The roads built during the Roman Empire were very long.
D. The roads built during the Roman Empire were very convenient.
53. Which of the following correctly shows the structure of the Roman roads
A.
Paving stones
Gravel
Rocks && rubble
Sand
Ｂ.
Gravel
Rocks && rubble
Sand
Ｃ.
Sand
Rocks && rubble
Gravel
Paving stones
Ｄ.
Sand
Rocks && rubble
Gravel
54. What information can you find on the milestones
A. The builders of the road.
B. The materials used in building roads.
C. The distance from one city.
D. The time spent in building roads.
55. The passage mainly ______.
A. explains the saying “All roads lead to Rome”
B. praises ancient Romans for their great achievements
C. shows how great the Roman Empire was
D. introduces the construction of the Roman roads
写作
第一节 对话填空（共10小题）
请认真阅读下面对话，并根据各题所给首字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确行使，使对话通顺。
A: Have you seen the Beijing Olympic Torch lighted
B: I saw it on TV a few days ago. It (56) s______ like a paper scroll with lucky clouds on it.
A: Lucky clouds
B: The lucky cloud is a typical (57) s______ of Chinese culture, representing harmony.
A: I see. How tall is it
B: It’s about 72 centimeters. The flame of the torch (58) r______ a height between 25 and 30 centimeters.
A: Can it be seen when it is in the strong (59) s______
B: Yes, what’s more, it keeps burning despite (60) e______ to a strong wind and a heavy rain.
A: The torch is really a great work of art. But I wonder when it will arrive in our Jiangsu Province.
B: Oh, I got it online. It will pass (61) t______ Jiangsu via Suzhou, Nantong, Taizhou, Yangzhou and Nanjing from May 22 to 24.
A: I wish I could be (62) f______ enough to see the torch passing Nanjing.
B: I don’t think it impossible for us, since we study in the city.
A: But I’ll be working in a (63) c______ site in the suburbs, you know that’s my part-time job.
B: You’d better (64) c______ your work or ask for a day off. I bet you’ll regret if you miss the exciting moment that all the Chinese will (65) t______.
A: You are right. I’ll go and witness the torch passing our city even if I am dismissed.
第二节 书面表达
根据下面表格中所提供的内容以The Ancient City of Pingyao为题，写一篇100词左右的文章介绍平遥古城。
位置 山西省中部
历史 始建于公元前827-782年；明清时的县府（county seat）
现状 还较为完好地保留着明、清(公元1368-1911年) 时期县城的基本风貌
布局及建筑物 城墙高12米左右；墙外有护城河(moat)，深宽各约3米；城门外设有吊桥（drawbridge）；城内主要由四大街、八小街(side street)、七十二条巷子组成；城内传统民居建筑很多,具有保护价值的传统四合院（quadrangle house）有3797处，其中400余处保存完好
地位 1997年联合国教科文组织将其列入《世界遗产名录》,它被评价为“中国汉民族城市在明清时期的杰出范例”
参考答案:
1-5 CDDBA 6-10 DDABC
11-15 BACCA 16-20 BACBD
21-25 CADCA 26-30 ABACD
31-35 AADBD 36-40 DBCAA
41-45 CBDDB 46-50 CCDDC 51-55 ABACD 56. shapes
57. symbol 58. reaches
59. sunlight 60. exposure 61. through 62. fortunate 63. construction 64. cancel
65. treasure
One possible version:
The Ancient City of Pingyao
The Ancient City of Pingyao is in the center of China’s Shanxi Province. Though first built between 827-782 BC, it retains its image of a county seat of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911AD).
The city is protected by a wall of about 12 meters in height, and a moat of about three meters deep and three meters across. Outside the city gate is a drawbridge. The inside of the city consists of four main streets, eight side streets and 72 lanes. Of the 3,797 original quadrangle houses, all built of the same black bricks and gray tiles, over 400 are still in good condition.
The Ancient City of Pingyao was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 as an outstanding example of a Han Chinese city of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
