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Module 6 Unit 2 测试III 一、单项填空1. The achievements China has made in the last 30 years are_. Never before has a nation made so much progress in such a short period. A. unbearable B. available C. reliable D. admirable2. Although “the energy-saving development” has been_for years, many companies are still unwilling to use renewable energy. A. approved B. arranged C. advocated D. analyzed3. These earthquake victims (受害者) are_living in tents. The construction work of their new houses will soon be completed. A. frequently B. constantly C. temporarily D. conveniently4. London has come second,_only by Paris, in a ranking of the worlds 50 best cities for students. A. beaten B. being beaten C. is beaten D. to be beaten5. Where did you meet your cousin? It was in the restaurant_ I had lunch. A. that B. there C. which D. where6. Yang Mi is a serious and hard-working performer. Her acting and diligence (勤奋) have won much_from many directors. A. permission B. recognition C. conservation D. affection7. In recent years, there has been_heated argument about whether it is necessary for children to learn English from an early age. A. a; the B. a; 不填 C. the; the D. the; 不填8. If a company cant _ the changing market and the demands of consumers, it will surely be behind the times. A. stick to B. adapt to C. apply to D. appeal to9. In 1976, an earthquake measuring 7.8 hit Tangshan, _more than 242,000 deaths. A. causing B. to cause C. caused D. causes10. I hear that you will help your parents on the farm. Yes, Ill go there as soon as I finish what I _. A. was doing B. am doing C. have done D. had been doing11. I admire my classmate Lily very much. _ her loveliness, she is smart and helpful. A. Thanks to B. Apart from C. In favor of D. Regardless of12. There is no doubt that John did better than all _ players in the sport. A. others B. another C. the other D. the others13. People should stop using paper products to protect trees. _. Many forests have disappeared. A. Exactly B. All right C. Go ahead D. Not really14._the truth, the police approached more than ten witnesses for the details about the case. A. To find out B. Finding out C. Found out D. Having found out15. What a terrible accident! Yes. It_, but the tire (轮胎) hadnt been changed in time. A. could be avoided B. must have been avoided C. should be avoided D. could have been avoided二、完形填空 The sky was blue and the air was clean and fresh. The day couldnt be 16 in New York City. I was 17 by my family and friends, the people who 18 the most to me. In my white gown (礼服), I held onto my cap and followed the sea of green and white. It would soon be my 19 .I approached the stage with 20 . Cameras flashed all around as I stepped onto the stage. At the other end, I saw it there waiting for me. I shook some hands and took in all the smiling faces. Now it was within 21 . I heard a “Congratulations” as a roll of cream-white paper, 22 with a red ribbon (丝带), was held out to me. I murmured a(n) “ 23 ” and took it in my 24 hands. I continued off the stage, staring in disbelief at the 25 for which I had waited my whole life. As I was walking, a woman with a microphone 26 me.“Jamie Lynn Andres, youve just graduated from high school. What are you going to do now?”Without hesitation, I answered her, “Im going to 27 !”I 28 suddenly. Whoops! There I go again. Ive 29 been a bit of a dreamer. When youre the 30 , quiet girl who tends to go unnoticed, dreams are what keep you 31 . Where else can I travel the world in just days? Where else can I be a rock star? Where else can I have a perfect graduation day? Its just like the song says, “Only in my 32 .” Of course I know it doesnt have to be that way. Dreams do become reality. I just have to make them 33 .But there are a few things I have to do first. At the top of my 34 is college. When Im finally 35 , Ill turn my dreams into my future.16. A. cooler B. hotter C. more perfect D. more natural17. A. directed B. surrounded C. helped D. supported18. A. supplied B. devoted C. mattered D. offered19. A. success B. position C. duty D. turn20. A. care B. interest C. shame D. regret21. A. reason B. reach C. the space D. the stage22. A. tied B. connected C. compared D. filled23. A. Why me B. Thank you C. Pardon D. OK24. A. hurting B. waving C. rising D. trembling25. A. paper B. audience C. present D. prize26. A. refused B. stopped C. doubted D. guided27. A. my country B. the company C. college D. school28. A. awoke B. appeared C. arrived D. stayed29. A. probably B. recently C. nearly D. always30. A. clever B. honest C. shy D. polite31. A. giving B. playing C. studying D. going32. A. plans B. dreams C. hopes D. chances33. A. happen B. turn C. change D. fall34. A. map B. menu C. list D. page35. A. careful B. fine C. old D. ready三、阅读理解AThe kakapo is the worlds only flightless parrot. They measure 50 to 64 centimeters long and weigh 2 to 4 kilograms. They have green, yellow-brown feathers and small wings. These wings are used for balance and for helping break falls when they jump from low branches onto the ground. The kakapo also has large feet with two toes facing forwards and another two facing backwards. These feet help them climb trees. This species is also known as the owl parrot because of its big, brown eyes as well as the shape of its head.The kakapo can be found only on Codfish and Chalky Islands. Because a kakapo cant fly, they move around and look for food on the ground. Being nocturnal(夜行性的), they will rest during the day and carry out their activities at night. They are special creatures, spending most of their time alone.The diet of the kakapo consists of nuts, berries, seeds, flowers and fruits. They also eat insects and small reptiles(爬行动物). The kakapo is an easy target for predators(捕食者) as its large and has a tendency of freezing up when threatened. Humans have been big hunters of these birds, both for their meat and their feathers.Breeding season for the kakapo takes place from December to April. After mating has taken place, a male will leave the female to raise the chicks alone. Females will give birth to about 2 to 3 eggs every 2 to 5 years, which will hatch after about 30 days. The chicks wont reach sexual maturity until they are 9 or 10 years old. If they can survive long enough, however, they can grow up to be 60 years old, although some will survive almost 100 years.The kakapo is a critically endangered species, with less than 150 left. Over-hunting, slow reproduction and loss of natural habitat have been their greatest threats throughout history. Hopefully, something can be done soon before the kakapo is lost to this world completely. After all, such a unique parrot deserves to live and prosper for future generations to see.36. The first paragraph mainly tells us something about_. A. the kakapos habitat B. the kakapos physical appearance C. the kakapos life style D. functions of the kakapos wings and feet37. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the kakapo? A. They begin to mate when they are five years old. B. It is the females duty to raise the chicks alone. C. They mainly feed on insects and small furry animals. D. People hunt them for their feathers instead of their meat.38. The factors that drive the kakapo in danger include the following EXCEPT _. A. people have never stopped hunting them B. they dont have a high birth rate C. their natural habitat has been decreasing D. they face a lack of nutritious food39. How is this passage mainly developed? A. By presenting facts. B. By making comparisons. C. By examining differences. D. By following the time order.BWhen the Make-A-Wish foundation gave her the chance to make a desire come true, Sophia Galvan, a young Florida girl who was suffering from cancer, had a simple request: to see snow and build a snowman.Make-A-Wish granted her wish, which began with a plane ride that took Sophia, her parents, grandmother, younger brother and baby sister to Bangor. From the plane, Sophia finally saw snow for the first time. “I was in the cloud and then I saw the snow,” she told reporters.The next week Sophia became very acquainted with snow. On Sunday she had the first snow experience at Burgess Tree Farm, according to Meredith Jones, office manager at the Maine Make-A-Wish chapter. “We had a beautiful snowstorm,” said Jones. “It was like a snow globe.” There Sophia played in snow for the first time, dressed in snow clothes donated by local businesses.Over the next two days, Sophia and her family were welcomed at the University of Maine, where she was able to build her first snowman. She even received the VIP treatment at Olive Garden, her favorite restaurant.On Wednesday, the Galvan family was escorted(护送) by a police team of eight cars to the Hermon Mountain ski area. Bill Whitcomb, together with a ski group and other volunteers, was waiting there to greet Sophia. He explained the Maine communitys willingness to contribute to Sophias wish: “We involved as much of the state as we could. As we got started with it, more people heard about it and wanted to get involved; everybody that I called wanted to contribute.” When a member of the ski group heard that her favorite show was Spongebob, he created a snowman of the character. “Somebody got the idea, you made a phone call, and it happened,” Whitcomb said.As for Sophia, those present observed that she looked right at home in the Maine snow. She spent the day on the mountain riding a sled(雪橇) pulled by the local sled dog team and making snow angels with the local children.“You see snow every day,” said Lisa Gleeson, communications manager at Make-A-Wish in Maine, “It reminds you how special it is. Shes fighting against this disease, and she had one wish. She just wanted to see snow.” 40. The word “acquainted” (in Para.3) is closest in meaning to “_”. A. bored B. familiar C. delighted D. satisfied41. The Make-A-Wish foundation is probably a group that_. A. devotes itself to the early education of children B. helps kids with serious diseases realize their dreams C. aims to find effective ways to treat patients with cancer D. raises money through various channels to help poor families42. With his words in Paragraph 5, Bill Whitcomb mainly intends to _. A. call on more people to take an active part in community work B. complain about the hard work involved in his effort to help Sophia C. appreciate the contributions of many volunteers to Sophias wish D. explain the process in which his community carries out voluntary workCIf you have trouble conversing with someone, ask that person to sit with you under the stars on the front porch(门廊) or in the backyard. Apparently, even though sitting in the yard does not physically change the relationship between you and the other person, it can make you and him/her more mentally open. This new mentality allows for a smoother conversation that will last for hours.We live in a world full of distractions (分心的事物). In our homes, we watch television for up to four hours a day, or we listen to music in the car, or we text messages to each other. All of these are indirect ways of communication and interacting, and they have had a great impact on our relationships. As a result of these distractions, we have found it difficult to connect well with one another. How many of us have had family game nights? How many of us in the past few days or weeks have spent a few hours with our family just to do something that will strengthen our familial bonds? Not many of us will say yes, and this is unfortunate.So, when it comes to talking about more serious things, like sex or drugs or alcohol or money, we find it hard to communicate our feelings. We all feel out of touch. Sitting in the yard may help ease the problems of communication that we feel. Just take a few minutes to sit outside, whether in a comfortable chair or on the steps of your porch, and start the conversation by saying a few words. Does the conversation come easier now?The nighttime is the right time to start talking. People often feel like they can let go of their inhibitions(拘束感) and then talk easily flows. This may be due to the fresh air, or the openness of the area. Whatever the reason, you will see that people are often more willing to talk when they feel that they arent confined to (限制于) a particular space. Walls, whether consciously or subconsciously, make us feel restricted.The next time you need to talk to someone, whether its a serious talk or just for fun, try to do it outside. You dont even have to get comfortable and you dont even have to talk about anything in particular. Just by talking outside, you will see that your conversation is smoother and actually take longer than you expected. 43. From the passage, we can mainly see_. A. the necessity to strengthen family relationships B. the importance to keep ourselves mentally healthy C. the effects of the environment on communication D. the right ways to deal with the stresses of modern life44. According to the author, sitting in the yard_. A. helps family members improve their relations instantly B. makes it easier for us to talk about some sensitive topics C. tends to make our conversation end earlier than expected D. is likely to involve us in conversations about common problems 45. By saying the sentence “We all feel out of touch”, the author may mean _. A. we are unwilling to talk about our true ideas and feelings B. we feel it difficult to focus on a certain topic while talking C. we all feel as if we havent seen each other for quite a long time D. we are surprised to find that we actually have nothing in common46. Its implied in the second paragraph that _. A. most people nowadays cant balance their work and life properly B. modern ways of communication negatively affect human relations C. face-to-face talks are more effective than those conducted over the phone D. people who watch much television have difficulty focusing their attentionDSun River, Oregon, is a quaint(古色古香的) city surrounded by lakes, rivers, parks, and mountains. Located at the base of the Cascades, with dry summers and temperate(气候温和的) winters, hikers and skiers love to frequent the city. Fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and camping are just some attractions it offers.For the past 30 years, Sun River has held a Summer Music Festival annually. With musicians such as Maestro Lawrence Leighton Smith, Misty River Band, pianist Thomas Lauderdale, jazz and blues singer Shirley Nannette, violinist Paula Bird, Sun Rivers own Music Festival Orchestra, and many more, music lovers are in for a treat. During the Summer Music Festival, held from August 6 to 23, you are provided with the option of listening to music outside during a picnic down by the river, during dinner, or inside the Sun River Resort Great Hall.For those who enjoy parks, the Crater Lake National Park is located near Sun River. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and holds beautiful blue waters that capture your attention. Crater Lake is inside a volcanic basin, which was formed when Mount Mazama collapsed over 7,700 years ago. Due to rocks falling and snow, Crater Lake National Park is usually closed during the winter, but opens during the summer.Perhaps one of the most beautiful places one could visit is the High Desert Museum, located near Sun River in Bend, Oregon. Tourists are offered the chance to see an array of(许多的) different animals and the habitats they live in. You are offered a chance to adopt a Bird of Prey Center animal. You can also participate in the Plant Healing Walk, led by naturalists who explain the healing power of plants. The museum offers tourists chances to learn about the history of the Wild West with actors dressed in historic apparel (衣服) who explain the lives of the stage coach drivers, seamstresses(女裁缝师), Wells Fargo agents, and many others.With so many attractions and events held every year, it is no wonder that Sun River, Oregon is a popular place with tourists. With the advantage of being surrounded by beautiful mountains, lakes, and parks, it is the place to visit for those looking for a time of relaxation and enjoyment.47. What is special about the Summer Music Festival? A. You can attend it