1、模块达标检测(一)限时：100 分钟.阅读理解AThe Coolest InventionsAn Oceans VacuumTheres a collection of plastic trash in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.Its bigger than Texasand growing.The way to clean it up now is to catch it with nets.That is both costly and slow.Instead，the Ocean Cleanup Project proposes a 62milel
2、ong floating barrier that would use natural currents to trap trash.If next years trials succeed，a full cleanup operation would aim to start in 2020.It could reduce the trash by 42% over 10 years.EasyOn ShoesIn 2012，Matthew Walzer，a high school student with a disability，sent a note to Nike.“My dream
3、is to go to college， ” he wrote， “without having to worry about someone coming to tie my shoes every day.” Nike assigned a design team to the challenge.This year，they came out with their solution: the FlyEase.The basketball shoe can be fastened with one hand.A pair of Nike FlyEase shoes sells for $1
4、30.An Airport for Drones(无人机)As Amazon，Google，and others get ready for drone delivery service，there is one big question: What kinds of home bases will their drones have? Rwanda，in Africa，may have the answer.There，workers will soon start work on three “drone ports.” The goal is to make it easier to t
5、ransport food，medical supplies，electronics，and other goods through the hilly countryside.Construction is set to be completed in 2020.语篇解读 本文是一篇 应用文。文章介绍几项最新的发明。1Whats the advantage of the Oceans Vacuum?AIt can be a moneysaver.BIt can grow year by year.CIt can tear plastic into pieces.DIt can be put
6、into wide use soon.解析：细节理解题。第一段中 说到传统用网打捞塑料的方法既 费钱又慢，由此可知，借助自然的力量打捞塑料的方法要快捷省钱。答案：A2What do we know about Nike?AIt offers free shoes to the disabled.BIt is designing new shoes frequently.CIt provides customerfriendly services.DIt responded to Matthews request passively.解析：推理判断题。Matthew Walzer 身患残疾，系鞋
7、带不方便，给耐克公司寄去信件后，耐克公司积极回应并设计出了一款可以单手系的鞋带，由此可以推断耐克公司以客 户需求为中心。答案：C3Why is Rwanda setting up “drone ports”？ABecause road travel there is rough.BBecause there are too many drones.CBecause theyre easier to construct than roads.DBecause they are receptive to new technology.解析：细节理解题。由最后一段中的 The goal is to
8、make it easier to transport food，medical supplies，electronics，and other goods through the hilly countryside 可知，因 为陆路运输不便，卢旺达决定建无人机机场。答案：ABMany of the 285 million people who have vision problems live in lowincome countries，according to the World Health Organization.The WHO says most people with visio
9、n problems could be helped or cured.The nonprofit organization Orbis has a plane that is also an eye clinic.The plane allows medical workers to perform operations around the world.Orbis has the worlds only flying eye hospital.This June，it introduced its latest model，an MD10 airplane donated by the F
10、edEx company.It is the third version of the flying eye hospital.Dan Neely is a volunteer doctor for Orbis.He has traveled to Jamaica and Africa on the new plane.He says this plane has all the newest technology.Some facilities on the ground do not.“You can be in Zambia and the power goes out in the m
11、iddle of the surgery， ” Neely said.Bob Ranck，CEO of Orbis， is a retired US.Air Force brigadier general.Ranck explained that the new plane also includes a classroom.Orbis uses the room to train doctors and nurses in the countries where it lands.He said Orbis teaches local healthcare providers to make
12、 it a priority (优先考虑的事情 ) to reduce cases of blindness.Gary Dyson is a pilot who usually flies cargo(货物) planes for FedEx.But he volunteers flying time for Orbis.“When you see a child who cant see on Monday and they can see on Wednesday，youre hooked， ” Dyson said.The change in a patients life after
13、surgery can be dramatic，said Rosalind Stevens，a volunteer doctor from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.“When we remove the patch(眼罩) ，the patient breaks into a big smile， ” she said.The newest version of the flying hospital will make flights to a few cities in the United States.The
14、n it will provide a medical program in China in September.Orbis also operates programs in Cameroon，Ethiopia，Ghana ，China，Vietnam ，India，Bangladesh ，Indonesia and Latin America.语篇解读 本文是一篇 记叙文。奥比斯飞行眼科医院为世界各地患有眼疾的病人提供医疗服务。4What is Orbis?AIt is a branch of the WHO.BIt is a profitable hospital.CIt is the
15、 name of a plane.DIt is a charitable body.解析：细节理解题。由第二段首句中的 The nonprofit organization Orbis 可知， 这是一个慈善团体。答案：D5What do we know about the flying eye hospital?AIt is fully funded by FedEx.BIt only goes into local business.CIts three planes are all in operation.DIts plane has been constantly updated.解析
16、：细节理解题。由第二段中的 This June，it introduced its latest model，an MD10 airplane donated by the FedEx company.It is the third version of the flying eye hospital 可知，这家飞行医院的飞机在不断更新。答案：D6What does Neely think of the facilities on the ground?AThey are undependable.BThey are being misused.CThey can be improved so
17、on.DThey are provided by the WHO.解析：推理判断题。由第三段中的 Some facilities on the ground do not.“You can be in Zambia and the power goes out in the middle of the surgery，” Neely said 可知，地面有些医院的设施不可靠。答案：A7For what purpose is a classroom set up on the new plane?ARecreational. BEducational.CCommercial. DAdminist
18、rative.解析：推理判断题。由第四段中的 Orbis uses the room to train doctors and nurses in the countries where it lands 可知， Orbis 出于教育目的在飞机上 设立了教室。答案：BCPatients in the early stages of Alzheimers disease often struggle to remember recently learned information，meaning they forget things like important appointments or
19、where they left their keys.But it seems that these memories are not lost.They are still filed away in the brain somewhere; they just cant be easily accessed.Now，researchers at MIT have developed a means of getting back memories in mice suffering from Alzheimers.The method relies on a technique that
20、uses light to control genetically modified neurons (转基因神经元 )Currently it is too early to be used in human trials as it involves inserting light emitting (发光) equipment into the subjects brains，but the same principles still apply，the researchers said.“The important point is that this is evidence of t
21、he concept.That is，even if a memory seems to be gone，it is still there.Its a matter of how to get it back， ” said the senior researcher Susumu Tonegawa.The team took two groups of mice，one genetically engineered to develop Alzheimers and one healthy.They then placed them into a room and gave them a
22、mild electric shock.All of the mice showed fear when put back in an hour later.When placed in the room a third time several days later，the Alzheimers mice acted normally.They had forgotten the shock.The researchers were then able to bring back the memory of the shock by activating(激活) the cells in w
23、hich the memories were stored.Even when the mice were put into an unfamiliar room，they showed fear when the cells associated with the shock were activated.“Shortterm memories seem to be normal，on the order of hours.But for longterm memories，these earlyAlzheimers mice seem to be damaged， ” said the l
24、ead researcher Dheeraj Roy.“Directly activating the cells that we believe are holding the memory helps them get it back.This suggests that it is indeed an access problem to the information，not that they are unable to learn or store this memory.”语篇解读 本文主要介 绍了利用光控制 转基因神经元使早期老性痴呆病患者恢复记忆的技术。8What can we
25、 learn about the researchers at MIT?AThey are the pioneers of brain research.BThey have used the method in human trials.CThey can cure Alzheimer s using the new method.DThey can get back memories in mice with Alzheimers.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句 “Now，researchers at MIT have developed a means of getting bac
26、k memories in mice suffering from Alzheimers”可知，他们能够使患有早期老性痴呆病的老鼠恢复记忆。答案：D9Why did the Alzheimer s mice behave normally for the third time?AThey failed to remember the electric shock.BThey were accustomed to the situation.CThey managed to overcome the fear.DThey activated the association automatical
27、ly.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段的 “the Alzheimers mice acted normally.They had forgotten the shock”可知， 这 些老鼠忘记了受到的电击。答案：A10For longterm memories ，the earlyAlzheimers mice _.Acan transform their brain cellsBcant learn new tricks wellCcan easily get back their memoriesDcant access the information stored解析：推理判断题。根据最后
28、一段的 “But for longterm memories, these earlyAlzheimers mice seem to be damaged”和“Directly activating.this memory”可知，对于长期记忆来说，这些处于早期老性痴呆病早期的老鼠因为(脑细胞) 已经被损 害，不能使用 这种已经储存的信息。答案：D11The main purpose of the text is to _.Aintroduce a method of a researchBreport the latest discovery about a diseaseCgive advi
29、ce on how to improve memoriesDexplain how a brain stores information解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文的主要目的是 报道关于早期老性痴呆病的最新 发现。答案：BDI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking；
30、survival is never certain. However, when it works，it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl (猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived，I saw a 2to 3weekold owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick (雏鸟) and it seemed
31、fine. If I could locate the nest，I might have been able to put it back，but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chic
32、k in the nest, and it quickly calmed down. Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the
33、owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure，but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest lookin
34、g healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文， 讲述了作者作为一个野生 动物救助和教育机构的志愿者，成功救助一只猫头鹰雏鸟的经历。12What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?AEfforts
35、made in vain.BGetting injured in his work.CFeeling uncertain about his future.DCreatures forced out of their homes.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段的 “Trying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking；survival is never certain”可知，救助野生 动物有时会让人感到心碎，因为即使努力挽救它们，也不能保证它 们都会活下来。因此答案 为 A。答案：A13Why was th
36、e author called to Muttontown?ATo rescue a woman.BTo take care of a woman.CTo look at a baby owl.DTo cure a young owl.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的 “I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl(猫头鹰)on the ground”可知， 这位女士给作者打电话是为了让他来看一看那只猫头鹰幼雏。答案：C14What made the chick calm down?AA new
37、nest. BSome food.CA recording. DIts parents.解析：细节理解题。 根据第四段的“I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable.it quickly calmed down”可知， 作者做的鸟巢非常舒服，所以把这只猫头鹰雏鸟放进去后，它很快安静下来。答案：A15How would the author feel about the outcome of the event?AIts unexpected. BIts beautiful.CIt
38、s humorous. DIts discouraging.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，通过播放猫头鹰雏鸟饥饿时发出的叫声的录音，这只猫头鹰雏鸟最终与它的父母团聚，而且它的父母开始 给 它喂食，再 结合第一段最后一句“However，when it works，it is simply beautiful”可判断，作者付出的努力没有白费，因而结果是美好的。答案：B.阅读七选五When youre in high school，it can be difficult to find a job.You may not have much，or any，formal work experi
39、ence and there arent many jobs available for teenagers.However，if youre looking for a job，there are things you can do to help get your application noticed and help yourself get hired. 16 Dont be shy.Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job.Many jobs arent advertised and you may be able to ge
40、t a good job lead from a friend or family member. 17 One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbors.Babysitting，garden work，doing cleaning，and pet sitting all can be included on your resume(简历) Keep an open mind.18 This is a tough market and you may not be able to fi
41、nd a job doing what you want to do.The more flexibility you have，the more opportunities youll be able to apply for.Plus，even if the job wasnt your first choice，it may turn out to be better than you expected. Check the rules.There are only certain jobs you can do and hours you can work. 19 The minimu
42、m age you can work at paid nonagricultural employment is 14. Write a resume.A resume may not be required by employers. 20 Even though you may not have much information to include，a resume shows that youre serious about your job search.AStart close to home.BBe always optimistic.CYou can count on the
43、following chances.DDont limit yourself to certain types of jobs.EBut it can help you stand out from the competition.FThese job search tips will help you get your job search started.GCheck the Child Labor Law regulations to see how they apply to you.语篇解读 本文是一篇 说明文。高中生如何才能找到一份临时工作呢？文章介绍了五条帮助高中生寻找临时工作的
44、建议，包括不害羞、写简历、心态开放等。16F 分析文章结构可知，空格 处为过渡句，起承上启下作用。根据下文各段关于寻找工作的五条建议可知，F 项“这些找工作的小窍门将有助于你开启自己的求职之路”能统领下文，符合语境。故 F 项正确。17A One good way to get experience is to start by working for friends and neighbors.获得经验的好途径之一就是先给你的朋友和邻居打工。并 结合该 段内容可知， 该段主要建议先给朋友和邻居打工，也就是说，从身边开始做起；由此可知，A 项符合该段大意。故 A 项正确。18D The mor
45、e flexibility you have，the more opportunities youll be able to apply for.你越灵活，你能获得的工作机会就越多。并结合该段标题“Keep an open mind.”可知， 该段主要建议要以开放的心态寻找工作，故 D 项“不要将自己局限在某一种工作上”符合文意。故 D 项正确。19G 根据 The minimum age you can work at paid nonagricultural employment is 14.你在非农业领域工作能获得报酬的最低年龄是 14 岁。并 结合该段 标题“Check the rul
46、es.”可知， 该段主要建议高中生关注童工法律和年龄限制。故 G 项“查阅童工法规，以清楚自己的权益如何才受其保护”符合文意。故 G 项正确。20E A resume may not be required by employers.雇主可能不需要求 职简历。并结合该段标题“Write a resume.”可知，该 段主要介绍写求职简历的重要性。分析句意可知，空格处应与关键句形成转折关系；故 E 项“但是，它会帮助你从应聘者中脱颖而出”符合文意。故 E 项正确。.完形填空One early morning，in June，last year，it was sunny.I was _21_ my
47、 son at school when I saw a little girl wearing a Tshirt with the word “Titanic” written on the front. 22 the school uniform policy，I believed this meant that the girl belonged to a class team called “Titanic”As I pulled out of the school，I couldnt 23 but ask myself why the students would 24 their t
48、eam “Titanic” and expect it to be 25 .I watched the movie， 26 my kids who forced me to watch it with them.Looking at the screen，the _27_ came to me: What sunk the Titanic? Was it because the ship was not well _28_？ Or was it because the owner was overconfident?In my view，the ship sunk due to a _29_
49、of many reasons.To start with，the owner of the ship assumed his ship was too modern and too solid to sink.That was his first mistake.In life， nothing is _30_.Life can change in the _31_ of an eye and however prepared you are，you might need to _32_ the possibility of a sinking ship.Mistake number two was that the ship had more people _33_ than the lifeboats on the ship
