2019_2020学年高中英语Module4MusicBorninAmerica阶段综合检测（含解析）外研版选修7.docx

阶段综合检测(四).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AIf you are travelling from one of Londons international airports to central London，dont take a taxi unless you are very rich！The minimum(最少的)fare from Heathrow，the airport nearest to central London，is about 25.If you are travelling in a group of four people and each of you has a lot of luggage，you may feel that it would be worth paying for a taxi.If you simply want to cross London from one railway station to another or from a station to your hotel，then a taxi may be a good idea.Although taxis may seem quite expensive，they make life a lot easier if you have a lot of luggage，or if you are not confident about finding your way around the Underground system.Here are some useful facts about using taxis：Licensed(有许可证的)taxis are large，and usually black，vehicles with a small white plate(牌照)on the back showing a license number and the words Hackney Carriages.The best place to find a taxi is at a railway station.Follow the signs for taxi and you will find what is called a taxi rank (a place in the road where a taxi can stop)Another good place to find a taxi is near a large hotel.If you are not at a station，you will have to stand in the street and wait for one to go past.Look for a taxi which has an orange light lit up over the drivers windowthis means that it is not being used by anyone else.When the taxi is quite close，raise your arm and wave the driver down.The taxi should stop for you.When you pay，it is usual to give the driver a tip of at least 10%.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章介绍了在英国打出租车的一些技巧和注意事项。 1What does the author say about the taxi in London?AIt is hard to catch a taxi at the airport.BIt is a good choice to cross London.CIts service is far from satisfactory.DIts fare is not very high.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的If you simply want to cross London from one railway station to another or from a station to your hotel，then a taxi may be a good idea可知，如果你的行程在伦敦市内，坐出租车是一个不错的选择。 2Where can you find a taxi easily according to the author?AA bus stop.BA small hotel.CA large shopping centre.DA taxi rank near a railway station.D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的The best place to find a taxi .taxi rank(a place in the road where a taxi can stop)可知，在火车站的出租车候客区最容易打到出租车。 3What should you take note of if you want to stop a taxi?AWhether its light is on.BWhether the driver is waving.CWhether it is a white licensed taxi.DWhether the taxi stops at the right place.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的Look for a taxi which has an orange light lit up over the drivers window this means that it is not being used by anyone else可知，打出租车的时候要注意出租车顶部的橘色灯是否亮着，这样可以判断出车上是否有乘客。 BLike many people you may be dreaming of a career as a rock and roll star.There are two ways to go about getting one.First there is the traditional way.Find some friends and form a group.Learn to play the guitar or the drums.Write your own songs.Spend hours arguing about the band name.Then go on the road.The next step is to spend a year or two touring.If you are any good，the crowds will get bigger.In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show.If he or she likes you，there may be a deal.This is the route traditionally followed by bands in the music industry.Success means fame and wealth.And failure gives you some interesting stories to tell your children.Over the last few years a different path to success has become known.Boy bands like Boyzone and girl bands like the Spice Girls dont come together on their own.They are created by managers and record companies.Their image is strictly controlled.Professional song writers usually write their music.This is a convenient arrangement and the public seems to love the result.Though boy and girl bands have become very popular recently，there is a long tradition of making music in this way.In the early 1960s an American businessman called Berry Gordy founded Motown Records.Motown is short for “motor town”The record company was based in the city of Detroit，where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry.They brought with them a cultural tradition of writing and performing music.This style later became known as “soul music”Berry Gordy was a diamond miner.He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone.Motown stars were not just given songs to sing.They were also taught how to dress well and speak properly.【语篇解读】本文介绍了组建乐队的相关情况。4In the first paragraph the writer seems to tell us Ato form a band is very hardBthe name of the band is very importantCnewlybuilt bands can only perform by roadDto form a band is very simpleD推理判断题。依据第一、二段中“First.”“The next step.”可看出组成一个乐队非常简单。5If a newborn band wants to succeed，as the writer tells，it must have the chance to Atravel in big citiesBperform before an artistCmake an agreement with a record companyDexperience failure again and againC细节理解题。根据第二段中“In the end an artist from a record company may come to a show.If he or she likes you，there may be a deal.”可知C项正确。6From the fourth paragraph，we can conclude that AMotown was only enjoyed by the workers in DetroitBMotown showed the style of the black AmericansCDetroit used to be famous for its music industryDDetroit was found by AfricanAmericansB细节理解题。根据该段中“.where thousands of AfricanAmericans had moved to work in the car industry.”可知B项正确。7From the passage，we can learn that Motown stars Aused to be minersBused to dress poorlyCbecame perfect little by little Dcame from Berry Gordys hometownC推理判断题。根据最后一段中“He took raw talent from the street and polished it until it shone.”可知C项是最佳选项。CHeritage is our legacy (遗产) from the past，what we live with today，and what we pass on to future generations.Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable(无可取代的) sources of life and inspiration.Places as unique and diverse as the Pyramids of Egypt，the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Great Wall of China make up our worlds heritage.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification，protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage，adopted by UNESCO in 1972.How does a place become a World Heritage Site? It takes a lot of people to decide.1)If a country wants one of its places to be on the World Heritage List，it has to ask UNESCO.The place must be important and special.UNESCO put the Great Wall on the list in 1987 because，it said，it was a great part of Chinese culture and beautifully made to go with the land.When a country asks，it must also make a plan for taking care of the place.2)The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO talks about different places and decides whether to put them on the list.The committee meets every June.Many experts help the committee to decide.3)After a new place goes on the list，UNESCO gives money to help keep it looking good.If a place is in serious danger，it may be put on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger.UNESCO gives special care and help to those places.4)Countries have to give UNESCO regular reports about places on the list.If UNESCO thinks a country isnt taking good enough care of a place，the site will be taken off the list.【语篇解读】文章告诉我们什么是遗产，如何申请遗产，并呼吁人们保护遗产。8What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1?ATo tell us what is heritage.BTo stress the importance of heritages.CTo explain the aims of protecting heritages.DTo introduce some places of interest in the world.A段落大意题。本段主要解释了什么是遗产及其大体分类，并列举了几个世界遗产的例子，所以A项正确。9About cultural and natural heritage around the world，UNESCO encourages all the following EXCEPT AidentificationBapplicationCprotectionDconservationB细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知，联合国教科文组织鼓励、认定和保护世界遗产，并没有提到利用世界遗产，所以选B项。10If a place successfully becomes a World Heritage Site，the country Acan ask UNESCO for more money and helpBshould continue to take special care of itCwont take trouble of caring for itDwill try to put it on the List of World Heritage Sites in DangerB细节理解题。由短文的最后一段可知，申遗成功后，要对世界遗产继续加以保护，如果保护不善，该遗产可能会从名录上删除。11The purpose of putting a place on the World Heritage List is Ato attract more tourists from other countriesBto get more money and help from other countriesCto have it taken better care ofDto make it known to other countries C推理判断题。通过联合国对一个国家的要求可推知，认定世界遗产的目的是使遗产得到更好的保护。 DChristmas is a lovely time of year if you are lucky enough to be well，to have friends and family around you and to feel in control of your life.However，for many people it is a time that they are afraid of.As the nights draw in during the winter，many older people talk about how much more difficult it is to be on their own.In a recent interview，Jacqueline Wilson expressed her concerns about children also feeling worried.But I was heartened by her suggestion in another interview that she hopes her books will reassure(使消除疑虑)children going through a difficult time and make them feel as if theyre not alone.If reading can，as Jacqueline suggests，provide reassurance and a sense of connection，it has never been more important.Reading could transform(转变)one in four adults who experience mental health issues in their lifetime，the 850，000 people in the UK living with dementia(痴呆症)and the one in ten older people who feel lonely.We always know that a book could be a great Christmas present，but can it also change our lives？Our research at The Reading Agency suggests that it can.We have found evidence to show that reading can benefit our wellbeing and help us make social connections.People who read regularly are more satisfied with life and more likely to feel that the things they do are worthwhile；reading for pleasure can aslo increase sympathy(同情)，improve relationships，reduce symptoms of depression and improve wellbeing.We are developing a new programme，Reading Friends，which will use reading to connect weak older people.In researching the programme，we found that reading with others can help older people build social networks.Read a book with your children，parents or grandparents over Christmas；make a new years resolution(决心)to start a reading group with friends，and introduce reading to your community.You could be giving them the gift they most want this year.【语篇解读】 本文是议论文。阅读有很多的益处，能排解忧思与孤独，一本书不仅是一份很好的圣诞礼物，也可能是改变我们生活的无形的力量。 12What did Jacqueline Wilson worry about?AChildren feeling lonely.BOld people being given less care.CReading becoming less important than before.DMore and more people suffering from dementia.A细节理解题。根据第二段中的Jacqueline Wilson expressed her concerns about children also feeling worried和she hopes her books will reassure children going through a difficult time and make them feel as if they re not alone可知，Jacqueline Wilson担心儿童感到孤独。 13Who is the programme Reading Friends designed for?AAdults.BChildren.CFriends.DOld people.D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的We are developing a new programme，Reading Friends，which will use reading to connect weak older people可知，Reading Friends是为老年人设计的。 14What is the purpose of the last paragraph?ATo call on people to read together.BTo show the importance of reading.CTo ask people to buy what they want for Christmas.DTo encourage readers to share their feelings with others.A推理判断题。根据末段中的祈使句Read a book with .make a new years.，introduce reading .可知，本段旨在号召人们一起读书。15What is the best title for the text?AReading helps people make friendsBA book is not just for ChristmasCThe best Christmas presentDHealth benefits of readingB 标题归纳题。本文由圣诞节老年人孤独地过节引入主题，阐述了阅读对人的种种益处，号召人们阅读书籍。 .阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Coin collectingDo you collect anything？ 16 Some people collect baseball cards or bottles.Others collect stamps，or dolls.There are almost as many types of collections as there are collectors.Coin collecting is one of the oldest and most popular types of collecting.There are many different types of coin collections.Some collectors choose to collect foreign coins.Another popular way to collect is to choose a theme and then look for coins that have pictures of the animals，people，or objects that fit into that theme. 17 Many children have started collecting coins because of the United States Mints 50 State Quarters Program.In 1999，the US.Mint began a program in which they produced five new state quarters every year for 10 years. 18 For example，New Yorks quarter has a picture of the Statue of Liberty.Georgias has a picture of a peach (the state symbol)，and North Carolinas has the Wright brothers airplane. 19 This depends on several factors(因素)：the type of coin，the rarity of the coin，and the demand for the coin.If you owned a rare coin that few other people were interested in collecting，it would be worth much less than a rare coin that many other people would like to own.Condition also plays an important role in determining a coins worth. 20 They handle their coins only by the edges or with special gloves.If you owned a coin，which is worth about one million dollars，you would probably be willing to give it special treatment，too!Asome collections can become very valuable.BSerious collectors store their coins very carefully.CPeople enjoy learning about coins and their history.DThey like the challenge of finding rare or unusual coins.ECollecting is a popular hobby with people all around the world.FEach quarter has a picture that represents something special about the state.GFor example，a collector may search for coins with pictures of ships，birds，or even royalty.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了钱币收藏的基本知识。 16. E根据下文中的Some people collect baseball cards or bottles .of collections as there are collectors可知，全世界有很多人都有收藏爱好，而且他们的爱好都各不相同。E项是对下文的总结。 17G根据上文中的Another popular way to collect .animals，people，or objects that fit into that theme可知，有些人会根据主题来选择要收藏的硬币，那些硬币上可能会有不同的图案，比如动物、人或者其他能体现主题的物品。G项与上文构成例证关系。 18F根据下文中的For example，New Yorks quarter has a picture of the Statue of Liberty .North Carolinas has the Wright brothers airplane可知，每一个州的硬币上都有代表这个州的图案。下文是对F项的解释说明。 19A根据该空所在段的内容可知，有的货币会非常值钱，而硬币的价值取决于多种因素，如硬币的种类、稀缺程度及需求强度。A项符合语境，引出下文。 20B根据上文中的Condition also plays an important role in determining a coins worth及下文中的They handle their coins only by the edges or with special gloves可知，硬币的品质也决定着它的价值，所以人们会小心翼翼地对待珍贵的硬币，B项符合上下文语境。 .完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)I came from my home in Italy by overnight train to Vienna to start the second part of my year abroad as an English language assistant.I went to sleep in Italy and 21 in Austria，to a snowcovered countryside that looked like something out of a tour guide.Although this 22 scene made me excited，I soon 23 that adjusting to the Austrian world was going to be 24 The first thing was the 25 I had to switch from talking and thinking in Italian to German 26 I found myself stumbling over(结结巴巴地说)words and really struggling to 27 when people spoke to me，especially in Austrian German which not only sounds different from the German I learned at school but also uses different words！So Ive had lots of 28 moments in the supermarket and felt rather embarrassed when I used the 29 word.There are also lots of other 30 things.One big difference is the 31 Italy is famous for its varied pasta(意大利面食) dishes and delicious pizzas！But in Austria the 32 food seems to be meat.It also seems that there isnt time for a 33 ，relaxed lunch.In Italy I had an hours lunch break from my office job，but when Im 34 in the schools in Vienna there are just 10 or 15 minutes between lessons，which is only 35 for a quick sandwich.I dont think these are 36 things，but it will just take time to get used to them.However，there are some things I have immediately 37 ，like the very efficient(效率高的)public transportits 38 to get around and its always on time！I also 39 the coffee house culture here where you can go to a caf and just sit for hours，chatting and 40 with friends and a cake or two.In fact，I really love the country and I think I will enjoy my stay here.【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在异国他乡遇到的问题，但是作者仍然希望通过努力能够快乐地生活在这里。 21A.stayed upBdressed up Cwarmed upDwoke upD根据本段中的I came from my home in Italy by overnight train to Vienna及I went to sleep in Italy .Austria可知，作者睡着的时候还在意大利，但“醒来(woke up)”时已身在奥地利。22A.familiarBtouchingCbeautifulDfunnyC 根据本段中的a snowcovered countryside that looked like something out of a tour guide可知，这里的景色很“美(beautiful)”。23A.realisedBguessedCadmittedDrememberedA24A.hardBboringCmeaningfulDinterestingA 根据下文中对作者在奥地利遇到的问题的描述可知，作者很快就“意识到( realised)”适应奥地利的生活是比较“难的(hard)”。25A.habitBlanguageCattitudeDcustomB26A.patiently BfinallyCsecretlyDimmediatelyD 根据本段中的I had to switch from talking and thinking in Italian to German可知，首先是“语言(language)”方面的问题。作者的所说所想都要“立刻(immediately)”从意大利语切换成德语。27A.think BunderstandClearnDexplainB根据本段中的I found myself stumbling over words .spoke to me可知，当别人跟作者说话的时候，作者“理解( understand)”起来很吃力。 28A.briefBanxiousCawkwardDterrifyingC29A.keyBwrongCforeignDhurtfulB根据本段中的especially in Austrian German .uses different words 及felt rather embarrassed可知，作者在超市里经历过很多“尴尬的( awkward)”时刻，在使用了“错误的(wrong)”词语后会感到非常尴尬。30A.different BbasicCwonderfulDsillyA31A.restaurantBbillCmenuDfoodD 根据下文中对意大利和奥地利食物的对比及One big difference可知，在这里生活还有很多其他“不一样的(differe