1、旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组Module 1 单元测试卷第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)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。AWhen I was young, Mom was often sick and Dad didnt make much money. We seldom went anywhere special except at those times that some generous adults stepped in to brighten our horizons.
2、One of my favorite memories of my early years was when I was a second grader. My teacher, also my best friends aunt, took us two girls to a neighboring city for a day. While in the city that day, I remember seeing a beautiful show of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer books. I longed for the book. Of co
3、urse, I couldnt buy oneI only had a little pocket change. That day we rode an elevator and were taken to see a Disney movie after eating in a restaurantit was a truly unforgettable day.Another time my aunt, a dry old woman who went out about as seldom as our family did, took me to the movie. I cant
4、remember the movies name but I do remember it was a unique experience to see a long movie on such a wide screen.Other times, relatives took me to attend a carnival (狂欢节) or I was invited to a neighbors home to watch some musical program when TVs were not situated in every living room.Had it not been
5、 for all those kind people allowing me to participate in their lives, I would have grown up completely ignorant(无知)of the world outside our little house and country school. Today, most children enjoy a variety of experiences. In our time it was different. It was only through the kindness of others t
6、hat I was able to share in experiences I would otherwise never have had. 21Why did the author seldom go anywhere when she was young?AIt was not safe for the girls to go out.BThe transportation was not convenient.CHer family couldnt pay for her travel.DHer parents were afraid that she would get lost.
7、22Who has ever taken the author to watch the books on show? AHer aunt. B A teacher.CA neighbor. DHer parents.23What can we learn from the passage?AThe authors aunt often took her to see a movie.BThe author bought her favorite book with the pocket change. CThe author was excited to see a movie on a w
8、ide screen.DThe author went to watch a Disney movie on a bike.24What does the author mainly want to tell us in the last passage?AMost children today enjoy their life at home.BThe life in the past is poor and terrible.CPeople should be pleased with their life today. DThe author felt grateful to the k
9、ind.旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组BOn June 26,2000, two scientists, called Francis Collins and Craig Venter, told the world that they could now read the whole “map” of the human body：DNA. DNA is something that everyone has, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our mother and father,
10、 because we get some of their DNA to make our own.People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time. In 1860, Gregor Mendel discovered a special reason why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things named “genes” in our body. In 1953, James Watso
11、n and Francis Crick made another discovery and found out that those small parts are real message s written in the DNA with a special language.In 1961, Marshall Nirenberg and Johnson Matthaei found a message in DNA showing how DNA tells the cell (细胞) to build its parts. Scientists now have found all
12、the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word” means, we can help save more people from several illnesses.Most people hope that this will help make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when people begin to kno
13、w more words and find out lots of other information, they might use it in a wrong way, just to make people more attractive, or stop sick people from getting jobs. Man would have to meet a lot of trouble if DNA technic wasnt limited in use.25When did we first know why we look like other people in our
14、 family?AIn 1860. BIn 1953.C In 1961. DIn 2000.26What does the underlined word “genes” mean?AThe “map” of DNA. BA special language.CSmall parts of DNA. DDNA.27What can we do if we understand some “words” of the language inside the body?AMake people get new jobs.BMake medicine for illnesses.CMake map
15、s of human.DMake people less attractive.28What do people think about this work?AIt can cause good or bad results.BIt can cause only good results.CIt can cause good results but wont work.DIt can cause only bad results.CA young mother went into a small bedroom.Her baby was sleeping there.There was a c
16、at near the baby.The mother took the cat away immediately，because the cat often lay on the baby.Then the baby couldnt breathe，and it died by magic.In many countries，people are afraid of black cats because they bring bad luck.Napoleon didnt like black cats.He saw a black cat before the battle of Wate
17、rloo.He lost the battle and the British won.Therefore，on the Continent，the black cat is unlucky；in Britain it is lucky.In general，animals are lucky and birds are unlucky.In the British army， some have a goat for luck，and some have an Irish wolfhound(猎狼犬)旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组When President of America Eisenh
18、ower died，there was a horse in the funeral(葬礼)procession.This was for luck.Several years ago in Britain，Prince Charles went foxhunting.When they caught the first fox，they killed it.Then they put some of the blood on Prince Charles.They did the same thing two years later，when Princess Anne went foxhu
19、nting for the first time.A lot of people dont like foxhunting，and they were very angry when this happened.It is called“being blooded”；and foxhunters think that is very necessary.It brings good luck to the new foxhunter，when the blood of the first fox is put on him or her.In the country，it is very lu
20、cky when you see the first lamb in spring while birds are usually unlucky，but eagles are different.They are lucky，and the Romans have the eagle as their symbol.Also gulls are lucky.Sailors are very happy when gulls follow their ships.29Ac cording to the passage，Napoleon lost the battle in Waterloo b
21、ecause_.Ahe saw a black cat before itBthe number of his soldiers was too smallCthe war broke out on the ContinentDthe British were too strong30Some of the blood of the fox was put on Charles and Anne because_.Athey are prince and princess of BritainBit could bring good luck to themCa lot of people l
22、iked foxhuntingDthey wanted to hunt more foxes31According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true?AIn Britain，it is very lucky when you see the first lamb in spring.BThe Romans made the ea gle their symbol.CIn France ，people have goats for luck.DIn Italy，black cats are unlucky.32Whats the
23、main idea of this passage?APeople in different countries take different animals as their lucky ones.BPeople think an Irish wolfhound is lucky while a goat is unlucky.CHow the baby died.DGulls are lucky.DHave you ever been to London? Here is some hotel information for you. Kingsway Hall HotelWe offer
24、 quality service (优质服务) in Kingsway Hall Hotel. This location puts guests in easy reach of many places, such as the British Museum and Piccadilly Circus. Our hotel also has modern Western food, and offers a perfect dining environment. The lounge bar is a comfortable place to enjoy a drink while watc
25、hing the tourists. There are hundreds of dining choices within walking distance. Nonsmoking rooms are ready for guests.Hilton Docklands RiversideLocated on the bank of the Thames, our hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge and 36 miles from London Heathrow Airport. Our hotel has a beauty salo
26、n, a flower shop and a swimming pool. The hotel also offers laundry (洗衣店) services, 旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组babysitting, shining shoes, and local area transportation.Windermere HotelLocated in the center of London, our hotel puts guests within easy reach of Londons wellknown buildings. Buckingham Palace and t
27、he Royal Parks are just a short walk away. Within 1.5 miles you can visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The theatres, Harrods shopping centre, and the designer shops of Sloane Square and Knightsbridge are all only a short walk away or a taxi ride away.33Where does Hilton Docklands
28、Riverside lie?AOn the bank of the Thames.BNear the British Museum.CNext to Buckingham Palace.DBehind the Houses of Parliament.34What does Kingsway Hall Hotel provide(提供) for its guests?AFree taxis.BLaundry services.CModern western food.DA swimming pool.35Which of the following is TRUE about Winderme
29、re Hotel?AIt is far away from the center of London.BThe hotel has a beauty salon and a flower shop.CThe hotel is about two miles east of Tower Bridge.Dyou can visit Westminster Abbey within 1.5 miles.第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。There was once a lonely girl who
30、 longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving birds. _36_ She cared about them with love and the birds grew strong. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt the great love from the birds._37_ The larger and stronger of the two
31、birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. As he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. _38_ She opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. Her desperate love had killed him.She noticed the other bird mov
32、ing back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for freedom. He needed to fly into the clear, blue sky. _39_ The bird circled once, twice, three times.The girl watched delightedly at the birds enjoyment. _40_ She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly the bird flew closer an
33、d landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest songs that she had ever heard.The fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight, while the best way to keep love is to give it wings!AShe gave them some delicious food and left.BSuddenly she felt the bird go soft.CHer heart was no longer co
34、ncerned with her loss.DOne day she left with the two birds at home alone.EShe took them home and put them in a small cage.FOne day the girl left the door of the cage open.旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组GShe lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air.第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 45 分)第一节：完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，
35、满分 30 分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I work just minutes from one of Londons busiest railway stations. Another minute or two away is a lovely, _41_ street with stalls (小摊) selling Mexican, Thai and French food, as well as cafes, sandwich places and an Iceland which is one of the _
36、42_ frozen food stores here in the UK. As I was walking around one lunch time I saw a small elderly lady pushing a(n) _43_ pushchair slowly along the sidewalk. Judging from what she wore, she must have been very poor and must also have been struggling for a living. I_44_ wanted to do something for h
37、er but I felt a little strange_45_ her around so I decided to continue my _46_ . The chance came， _47_. A few minutes later I _48_ Iceland and saw her putting something into her pushchair inside the store. That was _49_ I decided Id try to pay for her shopping. The cashier (收银员) looked at me with _5
38、0_ as I tried to explain that the money I was _51_ was for the elderly lady. She just couldnt quite understand the whole plan, and it was_52_ trying to explain in front of the other people _53_ to pay for their shopping. I _54_ so she called a colleague over and I tried to explain it _55_ . “In a fe
39、w minutes an old lady with a pushchair will be coming through the checkout, I have_56_ your colleague some money that should help pay for all or most of her shopping.” This must have been the first time anyone had _57_ this in their store! But they got the_58_ and smiled. I didnt hang around to _59_
40、 but I hope the_60_ that was waiting for her at the checkout helped bring a smile to her face that day!41 A. main Bbusy Cbroad Dquiet42 A. highest Bfreshest Cnicest Dcheapest43 A. empty Bproper Csimilar Dexcellent44 A. recently Bhardly Ccarefully Dimmediately45 A. showing Ballowing Cfollowing Dthrow
41、ing46 A. walk Bhelp Cinterview Dholiday47 A. instead Btoo Cthough Dstill48 A. discovered Bpassed Csearched Drecognized49 A. how Bwhy Cwhen Dwhat50 A. anger Binterest Ccourage Ddoubt51A. worrying about Blooking for Cturning back Dhanding over52 A. exciting Bdifficult Cwise Dunnecessary53 A. waiting B
42、fighting Crefusing Dremembering54 A. escaped Binsisted Cexamined Dfought55 A. again Bsincerely Calone Dforward56 A. kept Blent Cgiven Dlost57 A. repaired Bwritten Cmade Ddone58 A. job Bsecret Cidea Dticket59 A. watch Bwaste Cwarn Dworry旭恒教育 基础班 英语教研组60 A. surprise Bchance Cdifficulty Dadvice第二节(共 10
43、 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于 3 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。W: You look so 61_(tire)M: Ive been ill for a few days. W: What has been happening?M: Well, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I 62_(start) to feel sick on Sunday afternoon. I thought I would get better，63_I feel worse than before.W: H
44、ave you seen a doctor yet?M: Yes. I went to hospital on Monday.W: What is the problem?M: Well, the doctor asked how I had got it. He examined me carefully and said that it was just64_ bad cold. He gave me some medicine and told me 65_(rest) at home and drink more water. I have taken the medicine for
45、 three days but it66_(seem) to be useless. I feel 67_(disappoint) at the medicine. W: Oh, forget about this medicine! My little brother usually68_(take) some of my mums traditional Chinese medicine when he is sick and so do I. Just try it and youll be fine 69_no time.M: Really? The medicine is 70_(a
46、maze) to me. Well, Ill try it.W：Ill come with my mum to your place at 7：30 this evening. M: Thank you! See you then.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 35 分)第一节：短文改错(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词
47、下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。I firmly believe that everyone in the world loves his mother. So am I. My mother is the ordinary teacher. She always works hardly, just as other mothers do every day. In fact, she isnt good health. She had been suffering from arthritis for many years.
