1、12014 年秋高中英语 Module 6 Animals in Danger 单元测试 外研版必修 5第一部分:听力(略) 第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分 45 分)第一节 单项填空 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)从 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. Universities in China select students according to their grades in basic sciences. _, Western schools put more emphasis on students research ab
2、ility. A. Indeed B. Meanwhile C. Anyway D. However22. When the young mother found that the baby still had a high temperature after twelve hours, she decided to _ a doctor. A. go over B. go at C. go for D. go after23. What did his answer “NW”_ when I asked him to lend me some money? No Way.A. make up
3、 B. build up C. stand for D. bring about 24. When you learn English, dont try to learn too many words _. Its best to review frequently.A. at times B. at the same time C. at one time D. at a time25. Police departments uncovered nearly 30 cases _ more than 30 suspects caught _ hidden telecommunication
4、 equipment to cheat on the exams.A. involved; to use B. to involve; using C. involving; using D. involved; used26. Why are you wearing such a skirt? It has _ fashion. Maybe youre right, but I really like it.A. go out of B. came into C. gave up D. followed up27.The _ at home has been depressing since
5、 they had that fight.A. condition B. air C. surrounding D. atmosphere28. Is that the small town you often refer to? Right, just the one _ you know I used to work for years.A. that B. which C. what D. where29. This is such a difficult problem _ nobody around can answer.A. that B. which C. when D. as
6、30. What do you think of the suggestion he put forward at yesterdays meeting. It is _ being considered, I think.A. worth B. worthyC. worth of D. worthy of31. What do you think of the painting? Is it worth the money? Why not ask Mr. Smith for advice? He _ art.A. has an eye for B. has eyes for C. keep
7、s an eye on D. keeps eyes on32. The house, _ roof was destroyed in the terrible fire, has been repaired. 2A. which B. that C. whose D. of which 33. A plane crashed near the South Pacific, _ 24 passengers on board.A. having killed B. killed C. to kill D. killing 34. Has the new medicine _? Yes, it ha
8、s showed a good effect _ the patient so far.A. worked; on B. helped; to C. worked; for D. helped; with 35. Kids are _ their parents approval, but some parents never seem satisfied with their kids behavior. A. concerned about B. worried about C. eager for D. surprised at第二节 完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分
9、30 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 36-55 所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。The last time I saw my mother, she didnt know who I was. Although having 36 from dementia(老年痴呆症 ) for many years, mother was never 37 . All our family came to the hospital to spend time with her. She didnt 38 them either, but we wanted to be the
10、re with her.I have just flown back from Texas. Mother 39 looked at me, or past me, and said “Yeah”. Thats 40 she responded to 41 around her. In spite of this, I held her hand and talked to her.I told her about the big old house in Highland where I 42 . When we first 43 there from Mascoutah when I wa
11、s 5 years old, I was 44 of that house. The yard was full of 45 and the house was falling apart. But my father and mother were intelligent and 46 and we eight kids helped to turn it into a home. All of a sudden, I wasnt frightened any more. I told her she must have been very 47 when I decided to go t
12、o college to study journalism 48 being a priest(牧师) , which she thought was the highest 49 for a family. But she didnt show it. She just saw me 50 with my favorite chocolate chip cookies.When I told her all about Texas, 51 she and father had been to visit me, mother seemed 52 by that Texas beach on
13、which they had taken a 53 . She 54 the trip and kept the picture in the living room all the time. We had too many stories to tell. It was time for me to say 55 to mother and I told her Id see her again. “Yeah,” she answered. But I wasnt able to.36. A. recovered B. suffered C. damaged D. lived37. A.
14、healthy B. awake C. unconscious D. alone38. A. see B. understand C. recognize D. like39. A. never B. just C. excitedly D. seldom40. A. because B. when C. how D. what41. A. somewhere B. everywhere C. something D. everything 42. A. experienced B. grew up C. brought up D. worked43. A. moved B. visited
15、C. left D. withdrew 344. A. fond B. afraid C. curious D. tired 45. A. weeds B. flowers C. trees D. waste46. A. fortunate B. easy-going C. hospitable D. hard-working47. A. disappointed B. excited C. surprised D. anxious48. A. as well as B. instead of C. except for D. in spite of 49. A. praise B. priz
16、e C. honor D. encouragement50. A. away B. out C. about D. off51. A. which B. that C. where D. when 52. A. delight B. interested C. happy D. impressed53. A. note B. boat C. picture D. bath 54. A. enjoyed B. hated C. remembered D. accounted55. A. thanks B. goodbye C. sorry D. hello第三部分:阅读理解(共 10 小题;每小
17、题 2 分,满分 20 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。ATwo out of every five species on the planet that have been estimated by scientists face extinction. This figure comes from the latest World Conservation Union Red List of Endangered Species, published this week.In all, 16,119 animal and plant speci
18、es are in danger of extinction. “From the poles(地球的两个极点) to the desert, species loss is increasing, not slowing down”, says IUCN director-general Achim Steiner. The main cause, as ever, is people, both directly and indirectly. While hunting and habitat(栖息地) loss continue to have a serious effect on
19、species numbers, global warming is another threat.In the polar regions (极地),the summer sea ice that polar bears depend on is rapidly disappearing, and the latest estimates suggest that the ice will be reduced at least by fifty percent in area over the next century. Although polar bears are strong sw
20、immers, yet large numbers of them will starve or drown as global warming melts the Arctics ice sheets. The worlds deserts may be expanding, but the animals that live in and around them are not faring well. Its particularly difficult for the endangered species of the extreme habitat to recover their
21、numbers. Meanwhile, our increasing demand for fish and water is placing the species in rivers and oceans in great danger. As shallow-water fish stocks get reduced, fishermens dropping nets and lines into deeper waters are taking their toll on species there.“This trend cant be stopped. Environmentali
22、sts alone can not save the worlds species in danger”, says Steiner, “but conservation (保护) can work. It must become the responsibility of everyone to act”.56. All the following statements are the causes of animal extinction except _.A. hunting and habitat lossB. increasing demand for fish and waterC
23、. the expanding of worlds deserts4D. global warming 57. According to the passage, which of following statements is TRUE?A. Only the species of the poles and deserts are facing extinction.B. As a result of the globe warming, polar bears will get more food.C. Fishermens fishing in deep oceans increase
24、s the toll of species.D. It will not take a long time for species of extreme habitat to recover their number.58. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Serious Effects of Global Warming on SpeciesB. More and More Animal Species Face ExtinctionC. The Endangered SpeciesD. Save the Worlds Species in Da
25、ngerBTo support the recent Earth Day, a small group of HELP University College students from theGreens Club, a nature society, did their bit for the hard situation of an unlikely mistreated group: sharks (鲨鱼). Nearly 100 million sharks are killed every year for their fins (鳍),which are made into sha
26、rk fin soup that is referred to as the delicacy.Some members of the club spent one month gathering research materials for a show. “I thought I already knew how sharks were treatedI never thought it could be so cruel,” admitted Hui zhi, who helped set up the “shark murder” TV corner for the club and
27、was one of the first to watch the video materials. “Its very beneficial to anyone who watches it”, said Clarence meanwhile. “And watching it probably does a lot to get people to stop eating shark fin soup and stop the demand for it.” He is right. Watching the poor sharks killed at the hands of human
28、 is not different from watching ones beloved household pet killed unmercifully(无情地) just for something God gives them, like fins, or fur. “Young people can influence their parents thinking. We wanted to screen Shark Tale to show the human side of sharks, the human side that every animal has.” added
29、Ee Ling, who founded the Greens Club three years ago. Fortunately, there is the good sense of young hearts and minds like Ee Ling and friends who are able to see and value the soul in natural things before they become exploited (不正当地利用) for our own pleasure. 59. Why are so many sharks killed every y
30、ear?A. People hunted them for their fins.B. Because they are dangerous to fishermen.C. Because people want to screen “Shark Tale”.D. Because they are not like our beloved pets. 60. Form the passage we can infer that_.A. shark fin soup is the best delicacy in the world5B. people who watched the video
31、 materials about sharks would stop eating shark soup at onceC. people dont like sharksD. many people arent able to see and value the soul in natural things61. How does the writer feel about the present situation?A. depressed B. angry C. sad but hopeful D. disappointedCIn the eastern state of Pennsyl
32、vania, there lives a minority called Amish people. Amish people came to the United States from Germany and Switzerland in the seventeen and eighteen hundreds. They were expelled from their home countries or chose to leave because of religious oppression.Amish families live as their ancestors did man
33、y years ago. They live in farmhouses heated with wood stoves. They get their water from wells. They do not drive cars. Instead, they travel in buggies pulled by horses. They do not have electricity or telephones. They do not want connections to the outside world. Most Amish people are easy to recogn
34、ize. The women wear long, dark-colored dresses. They cover their hair with white cloth hats. The men wear black clothing and dark hats. They grow long beards. Most Amish families have seven or eight children who leave home only when they marry. Everyone in an Amish family works in the fields. The Am
35、ish are good farmers. They also keep farm animals. Each family takes care of its own farm of about twenty hectares. They plant and harvest crops without modern technology.The Amish do not depend on people outside their own community. Every Amish man can build a house, make furniture and raise crops
36、and animals. Every Amish woman can preserve food, make clothing and bed covers called quilts. Quilt-makers all over the world recognize the beauty of Amish quilts.The Amish community works together to do big jobs like build houses for their people. They also gather for religious services. They conti
37、nue to live separate from the people in the world around them.62. Why did Amish people leave their homeland to the United States?A. Because they wanted a new life in a new continent.B. Because they suffered religious oppression in their home country.C. Because they couldnt keep their own life style
38、in their home country.D. Because they wanted to keep pace with the modern life in the world.63. The Amish people live in a life which .A. follows the rules of their religious beliefB. is very modern and fashionableC. is unique and the same as their ancestorsD. is uncivilized and isolated with outsid
39、e world64. According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?A. Amish peoples life is unique and different to the outside world.B. Its easy to recognize Amish people from their clothing and life style.6C. Quilts made by Amish women are well-known in the world.D. Amish people are so poor that the
40、y cant afford cars and electricity.65. Which of the following is most like to be Amish people?A. B.C. D.第四部分:写作(共两节,满分 25 分)第一节 单词拼写(共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分)根据所给单词的首字母提示或汉语注释,写出各句中所缺单词的正确形式。66. You should f_ your attention on what the teacher is talking in class.67.Many slaves were killed during the
41、ir s_ against slave owners. 68.You neednt have bought that book because it is not w_ reading at all. 69.As we know, wind is also a kind of e_ just like oil and gas. 70.In fact whales are not fish but m_ like dogs and wolves. 71.Many species are already in peril of _ (绝 种)because of our destruction o
42、f their natural habitat. 72.The customs officer _(没收) the smuggled good.73.A nature _(保护区) is a piece of land where creatures are kept safe. 74.The details of todays flights are displayed on the _(显示屏).75.The _ (最初的) talks were the base of the later development.第二节 书面表达(共 15 分)假设你是李华,上个星期天在动物园游览时看到有
43、人伤害动物园里的动物。请你根据下面提供的信息,写信给 English Learners Lighthouse 的编辑,反映事实并发表看法。提示:1. 当时的情景:有人向猴子投掷小石头,有人将燃着的烟头给猴子烫它们,以此取乐。2. 看法:最近看到或听到动物园里的动物甚至是珍稀动物都遭到人的故意伤害,深表震惊; 动物是人类的朋友,有自己的生存权利,保护动物是我们每个人的职责,应采取措施保护它们。词数:120 词左右。7附加题: 阅读表达(共 10 分)阅读下面短文,然后用英语简洁回答文后所给的五个问题。Once I mentioned the story of a friend getting s
44、omething made for me to give my daughter a present, and then not letting me pay back. Writing about that made me think about problem of communicating feelings, particularly in cross-cultural situations. Let me explain.If I say to a fellow English-speaker, “I know how you feel,” what I am actually sa
45、ying is that I can imagine myself in the same position, and therefore can imagine how I would feel. But my friend could perfectly correctly reply, “No you dont! you cant.” In truth we can communicate how strongly we feel, but we can not communicate exactly what we feel.But if we come from the same l
46、inguistic and cultural background, the match can be close enough.Culture and language cant be separated, and I think that we have the feelings that are recognized in our culture and therefore represented in our language. One might say that we feel the things that our language allows us to express. S
47、o when it comes to trying to explain feelings to someone of a different mother tongue, the difficulties are huge.I could not explain to my friend how I felt about her not letting me repay her, because Chinese culture, it seems, does not recognize the same feelings on such occasions.She could underst
48、and the words that I was using, but _.Some time ago, I was going up in the lift, and a colleague with whom I merely have a nodding acquaintance was offering round some sweetmeat. I knew that I really could not eat it , so I refused politely, only to be told that I was making her lose face.I have no idea how serious the colleague was being. I sincerely hope that her comment was more of the nature of a standard response in that kind of situation.Causing