M7 Unit 2 Living with technology
单元测试
一．单选题（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）
1. ―The meeting has begun and _____ he will come.
―Of course, he is sure to come. He’ll speak at the meeting.
A. I believe B. I hope C. I think D. I doubt if
2. However much _______, it will be worth it.
A. does the watch cost B. costs the watch
C. the watch will cost D. the watch costs
3. I’m putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to_____ sugar.
A. keep up B. keep back C. keep off D. keep away
4. Would you be ____ kind as to step this way, please?
A. as B. so C. very D. too
5. Harry, would you _____ the story at the point where John left off yesterday.
A. finish up B. do up C. pick up D. take up
6. The market for used computers is getting larger and larger as the years _____ .
A. get on B. run on C. push on D. go on
7. -- Would you be able to come to the party? --I ________.
A. believe it B. don’t expect C. don’t hope so D. am afraid not
8. He came _________.
A. drunk home last night B. home last night drunk
C. home drunk last night D. last night home drunk
9. Such a businessman ________ honest; he gets his money by dishonest ways.
A. can’t be B. can’t have been C. may be D. may not be
10. _______ I want very much is a new car.
A. All which B. All that C. All what D. What that
11. I’d rather ________ see the film on such a rainy day.
A. not go to B. not to go to C. not going to D. go not to
12. ______ all day, he was terribly hungry.
A. Having not eaten B. Eating nothing
C. Not having eaten D. Nothing having eaten
13. Mary is so wet. She _______ in the rain.
A. must be caught B. must have been caught
C. should have been caught D. can have been caught
14. _____ is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
A. Whatever B. Whoever C. However it D. Whatever it
15. Birds will come back again and again to the ____ spot for food and water.
A. forbidden B. flesh C. given D. fresh
二．完形（共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分）
One evening, Mr Green was driving his car along a lonely country road. He had 16 ￡10 000from the bank in town. Suddenly a man in rags stopped him and asked for 17 . Mr Green told him to get on it and continued his way. 18 he talked to the man, he 19 that he had just broken out of prison. Mr Green was very afraid at the 20 of the money. Suddenly he saw a police car and had a 21 idea. He 22 speed and drove as quickly as possible. Then he found the police car running 23 him. After a mile 24 the police car passed him and ordered him to stop. A policeman came up. Mr Green had hoped to tell him about the trouble but the man put a gun to Mr Green’s 25 .
The policeman said he wanted Mr Green’s name and 26 and Mr Green obeyed. The policeman wrote it down in his notebook and put it in his 27 .“You 28 appear at the police station.”He said. Then he talked to Mr Green about 29 driving.
Mr Green started up his car again. He had 30 all hope of his￡10 000,but as he reached a more lonely part, the robber said he wanted to 31 . Mr Green stopped and the man said.“ 32 . You’ve been 33 to me. This is what I can do in 34 .”And he handed Mr Green the policeman’s 35 ,which was stolen while the policeman was talking to Mr Green.
16. A.takenB.heldC.broughtD.drawn
17. A.moneyB.helpC.a liftD.a ride
18. A.AsB.SinceC.ThenD.Because
19. A.recognizedB.learnedC.supposedD.expected
20. A.sight B.ideaC.touchD.thought
21. A.fastB.brightC.straight D.bad
22 A.put onB.got onC.took on D.had on
23 A.behindB.withC.afterD.beside
24 A.and soB.or soC.and so onD.or so on
25. A.headB.shoulderC.backD.neck
26. A.numberB.homeC.placeD.address
27. A.car B.pocketC.handD.trousers
28. A.shallB.willC.wouldD.need
29. A.carefulB.normalC.drunkD.dangerous
30. A. give out B. give away C.given upD. give in
31. A.run awayB.break away C.set outD.get out
32. A.I’m sorryB.You’re welcome C.That’s all rightD.Thank you
33. A.kind B.politeC.knownD.necessary
34. A.allB.factC.returnD.the end
35. A.gun B.pen C.moneyD.notebook
三、理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something ?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
36. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy. C. Gentle. D. Kind.
37. The author bought coffee for the old man because
A. he thought the old man was poor
B. he wanted to start a conversation
C. he intended to show his politeness
D. he would like to thank the old man
38. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud. B. Pitiful. C. Surprised. D. Regretful
39. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
B
Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
40. In Misbah’s childhood, .
A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family
41. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?
A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.
42. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?
A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters.
43. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?
A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your biggest achievement?
C. What is your parents’ view of you?
D. What was your hardest experience in the war?
C
It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers(生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features(特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men’s clothes tend to button from the right, and women’s from the left. Considering most of the world’s population----men and women----are right-handed, the men’s standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women’s clothes button from the left?
History really seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women’s shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men’s shirts button from the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.
Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women’s shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women’s shirts that buttoned from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men’s shirts.
44. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.
B. It is different for men’s clothing and women’s.
C. It woks better with men than with women.
D. It fails to consider right-handed people.
45. What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?
A. They tended to wear clothes without buttons.
B. They were interested in the historical matters.
C. They were mostly dressed by servants.
D. They drew their swords from the left.
46. Women’s clothes still button from the left today because .
A. adopting men’s style is improper for women
B. manufacturers should follow standards
C. modern women dress themselves
D. customs are hard to change
47. The passage is mainly developed by .
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. examining differences D. following the time order
D
Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.
The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
48. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands?
A. He studied different creatures on the islands
B. He completed his famous book on the islands
C. He was touched by the geography of the islands
D. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands
49. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?
A. Animals on the islands feed on grass.
B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.
C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.
D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.
50. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of .
A. The beautiful sea views B. Darwin’s inspiring trip
C. a closer view of animals D. various daring activities
51. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers
B. Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures
C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos
D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection
E
Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.
This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy(幻想) literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other, to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us?
Human beings, as biologists have suggested, possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than with common wildlife. Without modern technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction(交互) with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen.
The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet(出路) for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.
52. The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves
A. the close connection between man and the fantasy world
B. the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature
C. the fine taste of moviegoers around the world
D. the general existence of the sense of curiosity
53. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?
A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy.
B. The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.
C. The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond.
D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.
54. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will
A. fail to appreciate the joy in our lives
B. be confused by the world of make-believe
C. miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world
D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us
55. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world.
B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.
C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.
D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe.
四：任务型(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the‘‘sixth sense"of direction．By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one，they are now getting closer to one answer．
One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南针)．
Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁体)．So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines itself with the big earth magnet to point north and south．When people discovered that idea about athousand years ago and invented the compass，it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on oceanvoyages, even under cloudy skies.
Actuallly the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature．
Many birds migrate twice a year between their summer homes and winter homes．Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night．Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns．But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies．How can they do that?
A common bird that does not migrate but is great at finding its way home is the homing pigeon．Not all pigeons can find their way home．Those that can are very good at it，and they have been widely studied．One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds’ heads to block their magnetic sense―just as a loud radio can keep you from hearing a call to dinner．On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons．Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going．But on cloudy days，the pigeons with magnets could not find their way．It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense．
Similar experiments with the same kind of results were done with honeybees．These insects also seem to have a special sense ot direction．
In spite of the experiments，the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary．How would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass？
An answer came from an unexpected source．A scientist was studying bacteria that live in the mud of ponds and marshes．He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in one direction―north．
Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside，which proved magnetic．The bacteria had made themselves into little magnets that could line up with the earth’s magnet．
The big news was that a living thing，even a simple bacterium，can make magnetite．That led to a search to see whether animals might have it.. By using a special instrument called magnetometer，scientists were able to find magnetite in bees and birds，and even in fish．In each animal，except for the bee．the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain．
Thus．the idea of a built―in animal compass began to seem reasonable．
The Magnetic Sense ― The Living Compass
Passage outlineSupporting details
The existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compass◇Our earth is a big magnet and a little freely (56) ▲ magnetic needle lines itself with the earth magnet to point north and south.
◇(57) ▲ on the idea above, the navigating compass was invented.
The possibility of birds’ built-in compasses◇ One piece of evidence is the (58) ▲ of many birds between their summer homes and winter homes.
◇ Birds can recognize star patterns on clear nights and keep on course (59) ▲ under cloudy skies
The (60) ▲ on pigeons’ and bees’ built-in compasses
◇Little magnets were tied to the pigeons’ heads to (61) ▲ their magnetic sense.
◇The pigeons’ magnetic sense seemed to be affected on (62) ▲ days.
◇Similar things with the same results were done with bees.
The (63) ▲ of the magnetic stuff for the animal compass◇Little rod-like bacteria were found by chance to swim together in the direction of (64) ▲ .
◇Some animals had a chain of dense magnetic particles in or close to the (65) ▲ inside their bodies.
五．书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter曾表示希望来中国教书。你校现需招聘外教，请给他写封信，告知招聘信息。内容主要包括：
1.教授课程：英语口语、英语写作、今日美国、今日英国等
2.授课对象：高中生（至少三年英语基础）
3.工作量：
――每周12学时，任先三门课
――担任学生英语俱乐部或英语校报顾问（advisor）
注意：词数100左右；
a)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
b)开关语已为你写好，请将完整的回信书写在答题卡上。
Dear Peter,
I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China.
Best,
Li Hua
参考答案
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五．One possible version
Dear Peter,
I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China. Our school now is looking for a native-speaker to teach some courses to senior high students. If you come, you can choose three of the following four courses: Speaking, Writing ,Britain Today and America Today, and teach 12 hours a week. The students who are going to take these courses have at least three years of English learning experiences. Besides teaching, you will also work as an advisor to our students’ English club or our school’s English newspaper.
Please let me know if you are interested and if you have any other questions. I’d be more than happy to help.
Best,
单元测试
一．单选题（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分）
1. ―The meeting has begun and _____ he will come.
―Of course, he is sure to come. He’ll speak at the meeting.
A. I believe B. I hope C. I think D. I doubt if
2. However much _______, it will be worth it.
A. does the watch cost B. costs the watch
C. the watch will cost D. the watch costs
3. I’m putting on weight. The doctor has warned me to_____ sugar.
A. keep up B. keep back C. keep off D. keep away
4. Would you be ____ kind as to step this way, please?
A. as B. so C. very D. too
5. Harry, would you _____ the story at the point where John left off yesterday.
A. finish up B. do up C. pick up D. take up
6. The market for used computers is getting larger and larger as the years _____ .
A. get on B. run on C. push on D. go on
7. -- Would you be able to come to the party? --I ________.
A. believe it B. don’t expect C. don’t hope so D. am afraid not
8. He came _________.
A. drunk home last night B. home last night drunk
C. home drunk last night D. last night home drunk
9. Such a businessman ________ honest; he gets his money by dishonest ways.
A. can’t be B. can’t have been C. may be D. may not be
10. _______ I want very much is a new car.
A. All which B. All that C. All what D. What that
11. I’d rather ________ see the film on such a rainy day.
A. not go to B. not to go to C. not going to D. go not to
12. ______ all day, he was terribly hungry.
A. Having not eaten B. Eating nothing
C. Not having eaten D. Nothing having eaten
13. Mary is so wet. She _______ in the rain.
A. must be caught B. must have been caught
C. should have been caught D. can have been caught
14. _____ is worth doing at all is worth doing well.
A. Whatever B. Whoever C. However it D. Whatever it
15. Birds will come back again and again to the ____ spot for food and water.
A. forbidden B. flesh C. given D. fresh
二．完形（共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分）
One evening, Mr Green was driving his car along a lonely country road. He had 16 ￡10 000from the bank in town. Suddenly a man in rags stopped him and asked for 17 . Mr Green told him to get on it and continued his way. 18 he talked to the man, he 19 that he had just broken out of prison. Mr Green was very afraid at the 20 of the money. Suddenly he saw a police car and had a 21 idea. He 22 speed and drove as quickly as possible. Then he found the police car running 23 him. After a mile 24 the police car passed him and ordered him to stop. A policeman came up. Mr Green had hoped to tell him about the trouble but the man put a gun to Mr Green’s 25 .
The policeman said he wanted Mr Green’s name and 26 and Mr Green obeyed. The policeman wrote it down in his notebook and put it in his 27 .“You 28 appear at the police station.”He said. Then he talked to Mr Green about 29 driving.
Mr Green started up his car again. He had 30 all hope of his￡10 000,but as he reached a more lonely part, the robber said he wanted to 31 . Mr Green stopped and the man said.“ 32 . You’ve been 33 to me. This is what I can do in 34 .”And he handed Mr Green the policeman’s 35 ,which was stolen while the policeman was talking to Mr Green.
16. A.takenB.heldC.broughtD.drawn
17. A.moneyB.helpC.a liftD.a ride
18. A.AsB.SinceC.ThenD.Because
19. A.recognizedB.learnedC.supposedD.expected
20. A.sight B.ideaC.touchD.thought
21. A.fastB.brightC.straight D.bad
22 A.put onB.got onC.took on D.had on
23 A.behindB.withC.afterD.beside
24 A.and soB.or soC.and so onD.or so on
25. A.headB.shoulderC.backD.neck
26. A.numberB.homeC.placeD.address
27. A.car B.pocketC.handD.trousers
28. A.shallB.willC.wouldD.need
29. A.carefulB.normalC.drunkD.dangerous
30. A. give out B. give away C.given upD. give in
31. A.run awayB.break away C.set outD.get out
32. A.I’m sorryB.You’re welcome C.That’s all rightD.Thank you
33. A.kind B.politeC.knownD.necessary
34. A.allB.factC.returnD.the end
35. A.gun B.pen C.moneyD.notebook
三、理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something ?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee, Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
36. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A. Unfriendly. B. Untidy. C. Gentle. D. Kind.
37. The author bought coffee for the old man because
A. he thought the old man was poor
B. he wanted to start a conversation
C. he intended to show his politeness
D. he would like to thank the old man
38. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A. Proud. B. Pitiful. C. Surprised. D. Regretful
39. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A. We should learn to be generous.
B. It is honorable to help those in need.
C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.
D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.
B
Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.
Q: How do you get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.
40. In Misbah’s childhood, .
A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family
41. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?
A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.
42. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?
A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters.
43. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?
A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your biggest achievement?
C. What is your parents’ view of you?
D. What was your hardest experience in the war?
C
It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers(生产商) follow certain uniform standards for various features(特征) of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men’s clothes tend to button from the right, and women’s from the left. Considering most of the world’s population----men and women----are right-handed, the men’s standard would appear to make more sense for women. So why do women’s clothes button from the left?
History really seems to matter here. Buttons first appeared only on the clothes of the rich in the 17th century, when rich women were dressed by servants. For the mostly right-handed servants, having women’s shirts button from the left would be easier. On the other hand, having men’s shirts button from the right made sense, too. Most men dressed themselves, and a sword drawn from the left with the right hand would be less likely to get caught in the shirt.
Today women are seldom dressed by servants, but buttoning from the left is still the standard for them. Is it interesting? Actually, a standard, once set, resists change. At a time when all women’s shirts buttoned from the left, it would have been risky for any single manufacturer to offer women’s shirts that buttoned from the right. After all, women had grown so used to shirts which buttoned from the left and would have to develop new habits and skills to switch. Besides, some women might have found it socially awkward to appear in public wearing shirts that buttoned from the right, since anyone who noticed that would believe they were wearing men’s shirts.
44. What is surprising about the standard of the clothing industry?
A. It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years.
B. It is different for men’s clothing and women’s.
C. It woks better with men than with women.
D. It fails to consider right-handed people.
45. What do we know about the rich men in the 17th century?
A. They tended to wear clothes without buttons.
B. They were interested in the historical matters.
C. They were mostly dressed by servants.
D. They drew their swords from the left.
46. Women’s clothes still button from the left today because .
A. adopting men’s style is improper for women
B. manufacturers should follow standards
C. modern women dress themselves
D. customs are hard to change
47. The passage is mainly developed by .
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. examining differences D. following the time order
D
Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldn’t forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On the Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwin’s footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands.
The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though you cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be.
The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of these creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself.
Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.
Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time.
48. What do we know about Darwin’s visit to the islands?
A. He studied different creatures on the islands
B. He completed his famous book on the islands
C. He was touched by the geography of the islands
D. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands
49. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands “a paradise for wildlife”?
A. Animals on the islands feed on grass.
B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.
C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish.
D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals.
50. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of .
A. The beautiful sea views B. Darwin’s inspiring trip
C. a closer view of animals D. various daring activities
51. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers
B. Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures
C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos
D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection
E
Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.
This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy(幻想) literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other, to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us?
Human beings, as biologists have suggested, possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than with common wildlife. Without modern technology, a small pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction(交互) with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imaginations or on a computer screen.
The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet(出路) for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But even more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.
52. The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves
A. the close connection between man and the fantasy world
B. the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature
C. the fine taste of moviegoers around the world
D. the general existence of the sense of curiosity
53. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?
A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy.
B. The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.
C. The world of fantasy can be mirrored by a small and lively pond.
D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.
54. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will
A. fail to appreciate the joy in our lives
B. be confused by the world of make-believe
C. miss the chance to recognize the fantasy world
D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us
55. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world.
B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.
C. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.
D. To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe.
四：任务型(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the‘‘sixth sense"of direction．By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one，they are now getting closer to one answer．
One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南针)．
Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁体)．So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines itself with the big earth magnet to point north and south．When people discovered that idea about athousand years ago and invented the compass，it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on oceanvoyages, even under cloudy skies.
Actuallly the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature．
Many birds migrate twice a year between their summer homes and winter homes．Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night．Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns．But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies．How can they do that?
A common bird that does not migrate but is great at finding its way home is the homing pigeon．Not all pigeons can find their way home．Those that can are very good at it，and they have been widely studied．One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds’ heads to block their magnetic sense―just as a loud radio can keep you from hearing a call to dinner．On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons．Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going．But on cloudy days，the pigeons with magnets could not find their way．It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense．
Similar experiments with the same kind of results were done with honeybees．These insects also seem to have a special sense ot direction．
In spite of the experiments，the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary．How would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass？
An answer came from an unexpected source．A scientist was studying bacteria that live in the mud of ponds and marshes．He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in one direction―north．
Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside，which proved magnetic．The bacteria had made themselves into little magnets that could line up with the earth’s magnet．
The big news was that a living thing，even a simple bacterium，can make magnetite．That led to a search to see whether animals might have it.. By using a special instrument called magnetometer，scientists were able to find magnetite in bees and birds，and even in fish．In each animal，except for the bee．the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain．
Thus．the idea of a built―in animal compass began to seem reasonable．
The Magnetic Sense ― The Living Compass
Passage outlineSupporting details
The existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compass◇Our earth is a big magnet and a little freely (56) ▲ magnetic needle lines itself with the earth magnet to point north and south.
◇(57) ▲ on the idea above, the navigating compass was invented.
The possibility of birds’ built-in compasses◇ One piece of evidence is the (58) ▲ of many birds between their summer homes and winter homes.
◇ Birds can recognize star patterns on clear nights and keep on course (59) ▲ under cloudy skies
The (60) ▲ on pigeons’ and bees’ built-in compasses
◇Little magnets were tied to the pigeons’ heads to (61) ▲ their magnetic sense.
◇The pigeons’ magnetic sense seemed to be affected on (62) ▲ days.
◇Similar things with the same results were done with bees.
The (63) ▲ of the magnetic stuff for the animal compass◇Little rod-like bacteria were found by chance to swim together in the direction of (64) ▲ .
◇Some animals had a chain of dense magnetic particles in or close to the (65) ▲ inside their bodies.
五．书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter曾表示希望来中国教书。你校现需招聘外教，请给他写封信，告知招聘信息。内容主要包括：
1.教授课程：英语口语、英语写作、今日美国、今日英国等
2.授课对象：高中生（至少三年英语基础）
3.工作量：
――每周12学时，任先三门课
――担任学生英语俱乐部或英语校报顾问（advisor）
注意：词数100左右；
a)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
b)开关语已为你写好，请将完整的回信书写在答题卡上。
Dear Peter,
I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China.
Best,
Li Hua
参考答案
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五．One possible version
Dear Peter,
I remember you told me you were interested in teaching in China. Our school now is looking for a native-speaker to teach some courses to senior high students. If you come, you can choose three of the following four courses: Speaking, Writing ,Britain Today and America Today, and teach 12 hours a week. The students who are going to take these courses have at least three years of English learning experiences. Besides teaching, you will also work as an advisor to our students’ English club or our school’s English newspaper.
Please let me know if you are interested and if you have any other questions. I’d be more than happy to help.
Best,
