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book 7 module 5 ethnic culture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。a if you and i met at a party, you would probably ask me what i do for a living, what town i live in the kind of questions that would help you to build a picture of who i am. i might ask the same of you, but i probably wouldnt be listening. its more likely id be looking at the label on your jeans, glancing at your shoes, and eyeing up your mobile phone. these are the things that really tell me who you are. in fact, i sincerely hope you would notice the same things about me. well, thats the way it was a year ago. i began to behave like this at a very early age. i remember the first day of junior school, standing alone in the playground, desperately wanting to make friends. i headed straight for what seemed to be the most promising group of boys. they were talking to girls, trading football cards, eating green sweets all the things i wanted to do. as i attempted to talk with them, one boy asked me, “do you support manchester united football club?” another asked, “are you into michael jackson?” i answered yes to them all, even though the truthful answer was no. things seemed to be going well until one of the boys caught sight of my trainers. id never thought too much about them before. they were just plain blue sports shoes that mum had bought, for playing in the back garden. at once, the group laughed very loudly, “where did you get those from? a charitable organization?” looking at the boys in bewilderment (疑惑), i noticed for the first time that they all had similar shapes on the sides of their trainers, like the ones on footballers boots on television. it wasnt just their shoes: crocodiles, eagles and tigers sat on the breasts of their t-shirts, and every single boy seemed to have the same school bag, a blue plastic bag with a leaping puma in silver on the side. i walked away quietly, depressed. from that day on, i was determined to be like them, if not more so.21. what was the author like one year ago?a. he was very interested in figure paintings.b. he was crazy about holding different parties.c. he used to judge others by their appearances.d. he had some difficulty communicating with others.22. how did the author react when asked about his favorite football team?a. he told a lie.b. he kept silent.c. he replied proudly.d. he refused to answer.23. why did the group suddenly burst out laughing?a. because they played a joke on the author.b. because they were attracted by the author.c. because they welcomed the author warmly.d. because they looked down upon the author.24. after the first day of junior school, the author began to _.a. be addicted to televisionb. concern himself with animalsc. follow famous football playersd. spend more money on branded goodsb many doctors know the story of “mr wright”. in 1957 he was diagnosed with cancer, and given only days to live. he heard that scientists had discovered a new medication, krebiozen, which was effective against cancer and he begged the doctor to give it to him. his physician, dr philip west finally agreed. after mr wright had been given an injection on a friday afternoon, the astonished doctor found his patient out of his “death bed”. two months later, mr wright read medical reports that the medication was fake (假的). his condition immediately got worse again.“dont believe what you read in the papers,”the doctor told mr wright. then he injected him with what he said was“a new super-refined double strength” version of the drug. actually, there was no drug, just a mix of salt and water. later, mr wright was the picture of health for another two months until he read an official report saying that krebiozen was worthless. he died two days later. this story has gone unnoticed by doctors for a long time and the idea that a patients beliefs can make a disease go away has been thought of as too strange. but now scientists are discovering that the placebo effect (宽慰作用) is more powerful than anyone has ever thought. they are also beginning to discover how such unbelievable results are achieved. through new techniques of brain imagery, it can be shown that a thought, a belief or a desire can cause chemical processes in the brain which can have powerful effects on the body. scientists are learning that some body reactions are not caused by information coming into the brain from the outside world, but by what the brain expects to happen next. placebos are“lies that heal (治愈)”, said dr anne harrington, a historian of science at harvard university.“the wordplacebo is latin fori shall please and it is typically a treatment that a doctor gives to anxious patients to please them,”she said. “it looks like medication, but has no healing ingredients whatsoever.”25. after being injected krebiozen for the first time, mr wright _.a. got cancerb. almost diedc. felt betterd. gave up26. what caused mr wrights death according to the story?a. the fake drug.b. his own beliefs.c. his damaged brain.d. the doctors wrong diagnosis.27. whats the purpose of paragraph 3?a. to explore the biology of human brains.b. to explain why people get cancer.c. to analyse how placebos work.d. to question mr wrights story.28. what does dr anne harrington think of the placebo effect?a. it is limited.b. it is effective.c. it can cheat patients.d. it goes against science.c president barack obama renamed north americas tallest mountain this week. for almost 100 years, the 20,310-foot alaskan peak has been identified on most maps as mount mckinley. its name is now officially denali. this “new” official name isnt really new at all. obama changed the mountains name to denali because, for generations, thats what people in alaska have called it. the athabascan people, a native alaskan group, named the peak denali long ago. it means “high one” or “great one.” “we are officially renaming the mountain denali in recognition of the traditions of alaska natives and the strong support of the people of alaska,” said u.s. interior secretary sally jewell. alaska senator lisa murkowski praised obamas move. “id like to thank the president for working with us to achieve this significant change to show honor, respect, and gratitude to the athabascan people of alaska,” she said. the name mount mckinley got its start in 1896. at that time, there was a gold rush going on in alaska. a goldprospector(勘探者) wanted to honor william mckinley of ohio, who had just been nominated (提名) to run for u.s. president. mckinley would go on to become the nations 25th president. he was killed in 1901, six months into his second term as president. the u.s. congress made the name mount mckinley official in 1917. native alaskans were insulted (侮辱) by the name change. the result has been a political tug-of-war between alaska and ohio. since 1975, alaska politicians have pushed congress to change the name back to denali. now that president obama has changed the name, some people in ohio are very unhappy. “this political change is insulting to all ohioans,” said congressman bob gibbs, who is from that state. denali also made news this week for another reason: u.s. officials decreased its official height by 10 feet. the united states geological survey announced that denali is 20,310 feet high, not 20,320 as previously thought. the mountain has not shrunk. advances in technology allowed scientists to take more accurate measurements of it.29. why has the u.s. government renamed its tallest mountain?a. to end a long political debate.b. to show respect for alaska natives.c. to remember the nations 25th president.d. to officially identify the mountains name on maps.30. whats ohioans attitude towards the new name of mount mckinley?a. excited. b. amazed.c. puzzled. d. disappointed.31. what do we know about mount denali?a. it is actually 20,310 feet in height.b. it was found by a gold prospector.c. it was originally named mckinley.d. it isnt north americas tallest mountain.32. what would be the best title for the text?a. a political tug-of-warb. from mckinley to denalic. the tallest mountain foundd. in honor of william mckinleyd opening in 1934, the brookfield zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique exhibits.address:1st avenue between ogden avenue and 31st street, brookfield, illinoisphone:708-688-8000getting to the brookfield zoo by public transportation: the metra rail burlington northern line runs from union station downtown to the “zoo stop” (hollywood station) and from there its only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.driving from downtown: drive along the eisenhower expressway west to first avenue exit. head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance (入口).parking at the brookfield zoo: parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.the brookfield zoo hours: the brookfield zoo is open 365 days per year. monday-saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.the brookfield zootickets: adults (ages 12-64), $13.50; seniors (ages 65+), $9.50; children (ages 3-11), $9.50; children (ages 2 and under), freethe brookfield zoo featured exhibits: tropic world; wolf woods; living coast; seven seas; fragile kingdom; australia house; habitat africa.about the brookfield zoo: the brookfield zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown chicago. its home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats (壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. the absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. the brookfield zoo also focuses on education,with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts. for more information about the brookfield zoo, .33. where is the entrance to the brookfield zoo?a. at 31st street.b. at first avenue.c. at ogden avenue.d. at the hollywood station.34. how much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?a. $23. b. $32.5.c. $36.5. d. $46.35. what make(s) the brookfield zoo more attractive and enjoyable?a. its cheap tickets.b. its various activities.c. its cage-less displays.d. its geographical advantage.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。 all around the world, people are working hard to make their cities safer and more pleasant for pedestrians. cities have painted crosswalks on their streets, made streets narrower, put in traffic lights and speed bumps (减速带) and made plans to help more kids walk or bike to school. many people have learned from a man from brisbane, australia, named david engwicht. his bookreclaiming our cities and townshas a simple message.36kids played there, and neighbors stopped there to talk. but now, streets are just for cars and trucks. people stay inside to get away from the noise and dangerous traffic, and we lose contact with our neighbors.37people need to take back their streets. engwicht travels around the world, helping people think differently about pedestrians, streets, and neighborhoods.38he has worked in neighborhoods from honolulu to scotland. while engwicht was writing his book, he learned how neighbors in the city of delft, in the netherlands, stopped dangerous traffic on their street. they put old couches, tables, and planters in the street.39when the police arrived, they saw how these illegal actions made the streets safer. soon city officials started planning ways to make cars slow down, and “calm” the traffic. engwicht says we should think about streets as our “outdoor living room”.40in the future, streets will be safe places for children again, and our neighbors will become our friends.a. cars and pedestrians crowded the street.b. calming the traffic is just the beginning.c. cars could still pass, but they had to drive slowly.d. he says that in the past, streets belonged to everybody.e. its hard to take measures to solve the traffic problems.f. besides his books and articles, he gives many speeches.g. engwicht says that we should use streets for more than just transportation.第三部分:语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,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。production of bottled water has grown over the past thirty years from nothing into a $16 billion-per-year business.41, more and more people have been against bottled water use, and environmentalists are42people to go back to the tap (水龙头).the first reason why you should seriously think about43bottled water, they say, is that its bad for the44. producing plastic bottles45vast quantities of oil.46, factories create poisonous waste and send it into the environment. what is more, the vast majority of plastic water bottles arent47. in almost every part of the world, unwanted water bottles take up landfills and send48gases into air and water when they are burned. in other words, bottled water is a major49to global warming.secondly, the50of bottled water requires a lot of fuel. in the usa alone, one billion bottles of water are moved around each week in trucks,51polluting gases and wearing down the roads. in fact, some high-priced water is52from one side of the planet to the other.finally, bottled water isnt even better for your53. tap water rules in many countries are far54than those for bottled water. furthermore, tap water55fluoride, which is added to help build56teeth and prevent tooth decay (龋齿). consequently, as the use of bottled water has57, tooth decay has become more serious.to sum up, by stopping the use of58water, and encouraging others to59so, you will be doing the planet an enormous favour and60your own health as well.41. a. besides b. moreover c. however d. therefore42. a. allowing b. training c. urging d. commanding43. a. giving up b. turning to c. preparing for d. believing in44. a. business b. industry c. price d. environment45. a. creates b. attracts c. requires d. shares46. a. by all means b. in the wild c. on the contrary d. as a result47. a. sold b. recycled c. found d. limited48. a. harmless b. dangerous c. natural d. clean49. a. answer b. solution c. contributor d. service50. a. test b. design c. competition d. distribution51. a. absorbing b. preventing c. giving off d. turning off52. a. shipped b. wasted c. developed d. collected53. a. safety b. future c. health d. country54. a. older b. fewer c. stricter d. simpler55. a. lacks b. avoids c. produces d. contains56. a. big b. strong c. white d. straight57. a. dropped b. changed c. increased d. disappeared58. a. polluted b. cold c. bottled d. boiled59. a. do b. talk c. report d. donate60. a. damaging b. benefiting c. challenging d. respecting第卷第三部分:语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。in europe, men do not usually wear skirts. but the scottish national costume for men is a kind of skirt 61. _ (call) a kilt, a knee-length skirt of tartan (花格图案) wool. the scottish, 62. _ are proud of their country, feel that the kilt is part of their history. so at old-style dances and on national holidays, they wear 63. _ same clothes that scottish men always used to wear.however, kilts are not 64. _ (real) so old. before 1730, scottish men wore a long shirt and blanket around their shoulders. these clothes became 65. _ (convenient) when they started to work in factories. so, in 1730 a factory owner changed the blanket into a skirt: the kilt. thats how the first kilt 66. _ (make).it was in the late 1700s 67. _ scottish soldiers in the british army began to wear kilts. one reason 68. _ this was their national feelings. the scottish soldiers didnt want to look similar 69. _ the english soldiers. but the british army probably had a different reason. scottish soldiers were good 70. _ (fight). they fought very hard and became famous. the kilt was part of that fame (名声), and in the early 1800s men all through scotland began to wear kilts.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
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