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1、Book 4 Module 1 Life in the Future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。ANot many women have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Until 2004, no African woman ever had. That was when Dr. Wangari Maathai won it for planting trees. You might ask, what do trees have to do

2、 with peace?“Many wars are fought over resources,” Dr. Maathai said as she accepted the prize. “If we conserve resources better, the fighting will stop.”Dr. Maathai was born in Kenya in 1940. Unlike most African women, she went to school. High school woke up a hunger in her for more knowledge. She w

3、ent to college in Kansas and earned a masters degree in science from the University of Pittsburgh. She became the first Kenyan woman ever to earn a Ph.D. Later, Dr. Maathai taught animal science at Kenyas University of Nairobi. As an educated woman, Dr. Maathai feels responsible for leading others.

4、Dr. Maathai started her work in 1977 by planting nine trees in her backyard in Kenya. Trees are important in Africa for several reasons. First, they keep soil from eroding (流失) into streams, thus cutting down on pollution and improving the soil. Second, trees provide firewood. So many trees have bee

5、n cut down in Africa that women must walk far from home to find wood for cooking. New trees can also keep deserts from spreading.Dr. Maathais Green Belt Movement pays local women for every tree they plant that is still alive three months later. In its first 15 years, the Green Belt Movement employed

6、 at least 50,000 women and planted more than 10 million trees. Following Dr. Maathais example, the Kenyan government increased its own tree-planting efforts. The movement has spread to 30 countries in Africa.When the land and peoples lives have improved, Dr. Maathai says, peace will follow.21. The u

7、nderlined word “conserve” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. use                       B. protect          C. find             &

8、#160;         D. provide22. Dr. Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to _.A. win the Nobel Peace PrizeB. encourage people to plant trees C. get a masters degree in scienceD. realize the power of knowledge23. Whats Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of trees.B. How t

9、rees prevent pollution.C. How planting trees works in Africa.D. The history of tree-planting in Africa.24. The Green Belt Movement _.A. aims to provide job opportunities for womenB. attracted the worlds attention to AfricaC. pays for every newly-planted treeD. covered a large area in Africa BSa

10、m Martin, 24, from BelfastI do all my shopping on Christmas Eve because I prefer to get it done quickly. I certainly dont enjoy shopping. It doesnt matter when I shop I probably wont buy gifts that people will want anyway. I just look at whats for sale and choose from whatever is there. I am never d

11、isappointed because I never have any idea what to buy anyone before I get to the shop, and I dont care about getting it at the best price.Lucy Collins, 34, from Liverpool Ive always finished all my shopping by the middle of August. I buy when things are cheap and when I can afford to. I also enjoy t

12、rying to buy as many gifts as possible at less than the full price. This year, Ive spent £230 and saved £695 on the prices.I think Christmas is a magical time so I like looking for gifts throughout the year. I also like knowing Ive bought presents that people will enjoy, rather than pickin

13、g through whatever is left in the shops on Christmas Eve.Frankie Bircham, 31, from HertfordshireIve always finished shopping by the end of September. I like the satisfaction of giving people presents they want I dont like “Oh, thatll do”. I prefer to buy online so I can compare prices to make sure I

14、m getting the best possible deal. Its cheaper than travelling into London to go shopping and I can easily return anything I dont like when it arrives.Andi Euridge, 40, from London        I start my shopping in January and have always finished it by November. I dont like

15、 online shopping because then you have the craziness of parcels (包裹)not arriving in time.I live on a tight budget (预算) and I cannot afford to buy all my gifts with one months pay. So I prefer picking up a present here and there throughout the year.25. We can learn from the text that Sam Martin _.A.

16、is an organized shopperB. hates shopping in a hurry C. always buys presents at a discountD. enjoys doing some last-minute shopping26. What do Lucy Collins and Frankie Bircham have in common?A. They do shopping when the shops are quiet.B. They care about the receivers feelings.C. They choose presents

17、 everywhere.D. They like online shopping.27. Why does Andi Euridge dislike online shopping?A. It makes him run over budget.B. Its not much cheaper than shops.C. Returning the goods troubles him.D. It causes anxiety when parcels dont arrive in time.28. Who gets Christmas presents prepared first?A. Lu

18、cy Collins.                B. Sam Martin.  C. Andi Euridge.                D. Frankie Bircham. CFashion has always been about change creating a reason

19、 for the customer to buy something new. The next 30 years of the sale will be all about the customers interests. And it will be up to traders to keep up with their every desire (需求). “The easiest thing to say is, it will be different,” says Nordstrom, president of one of Americas oldest department s

20、tores. “There still will be customers who desire a fresh new product. What that product is, how we satisfy the customer, thats open.”In many ways, this “different” world that Nordstrom describes has already existed in stores across the USA, with technology as the driving force. Think digital (数字的) f

21、itting rooms, where technology simulates (模拟) body type and gives shoppers a sense of how a coat might look or fit. Or 3-D printers that allow shoppers to make products in their own homes. Even smartphone technology is being developed to let traders get a shoppers personal data to learn about their

22、tastes and interests.Stores will still have a presence, but mainly just to let customers have a sensory experience touching and feeling items they can buy from far away and having them shipped. Where customers shop, increasingly, wont matter. A person could shop from home, from a car or even on the

23、subway.Intel has designed a mirror that shows shoppers how clothes look on them avoiding the inconvenience of a fitting room. When the shopper of the future is ready to check out, a cellphone will do. “The cash registers (收银机) of today wont exist anymore,” Nordstrom says. “We see the future of point

24、 of sale as completely mobile, but dont expect stores filled with robots rather than salesmen.”29. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Its not a secret. B. It is not so clear.C. We dont know what to do. D. We havent discussed it yet.30. The author explains the existence of the diffe

25、rent world in Paragraph 2 by _.A. presenting research findings      B. making comparisonsC. giving instructions          D. using examples  31. According to Nordstrom, what will probably disappear in the future? A. Salesmen.&

26、#160;                     B. Stores. C. Cash registers.               D. Mirrors.32. Whats the best title for the text?A. Future of shopping B. F

27、ashion in the futureC. Time to change your shopping habitsD. Online shopping and shopping in stores DHow Children Succeed, by Paul ToughJournalist Tough spent five years reporting his previous book, Whatever It Takes, a description of education activist Geoffrey Canada and the families influenc

28、ed by his organization, the Harlem Childrens Zone. In this 2012 follow-up, Tough sets out to answer the difficult questions raised by Whatever It Takes: Why do some kids particularly poor ones succeed while others fail? And how can parents and educators help guide more children towards success? 

29、; The Death and Life of the Great American School System, by Diane RavitchRavitch, a professor in New York University, takes a hard look at how public education has changed over the past twenty years, offering a reasoned explanation of popular policies, such as the emphasis (强调) on testing, and

30、 a solution to how to improve Americas schools.     Saving the School, by Michael BrickWhen Anabel Garza became headteacher of Reagan High in Austin, Tex., she was faced with a large number of seemingly very difficult problems: A high dropout rate (辍学率) and low test scores. But a

31、s Brick writes Saving the School, a first-hand account of a year in the life of Reagan High, Garza, along with other teachers, was determined to turn things around for her school and her students.  The Flat World and Education, by Linda Darling-HammondWhile scores on the tests required by

32、“No Child Left Behind” have steadily (平稳地) risen, Americas students are always falling behind on international testing measures. Why? According to Stanford education professor Darling-Hammond, its because U.S. schools, “designed at the turn of the last century,” are in need of a complete change. In

33、this book, she describes the latest education models used by schools all over the world, which she argues could offer a long-term road map to changing the American public school system. 33. Which book answers questions from another book?A. Saving the School.B. How Children Succeed.C. The Flat W

34、orld and Education.D. The Death and Life of the Great American School System.34. Who writes about a particular high school?A. Paul Tough.B. Diane Ravitch.C. Michael Brick.D. Linda Darling-Hammond.35. Both Diane and Linda are offering measures to _. A. cut down the dropout rate B. improve schools in

35、AmericaC. help students get high scoresD. guide more children to success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。If you happen to visit Venices world-famous St Marks Square in the next few months, you may notice something unusual. Among the thousands of gray pigeons (鸽子) around

36、the square, are about 35 brightly colored ones. These birds are attracting worldwide attention. However, they are not miracles (奇迹) of nature.  36       The colored pigeons are Swiss artist Julian Charriere and German photographer Julius von Bismarks contribution to the

37、 citys 13th Architecture Biennale.  37 In order to get the color onto these birds, the artists created special pigeon equipment.   38  The artists say that the birds are not harmed at all during the process. They do believe, however, that making them look more attractive is benef

38、icial to the birds since they are better respected by humans, who normally consider pigeons to be annoying.Judging from the positive reaction these colorful birds are getting, the artists seem to have a point.  39 Even if most of us dont like how they look, we shouldnt change them as we wish. T

39、his of course is not the first time animals have been colored for the pleasure of humans. In New Zealand a farmer has colored his sheep pink to attract more tourists.  40  What do you think? Should we change the appearance of things that are not attractive to us just because we can? 

40、A. They were once very helpful to humans.B. In fact, they are works of “art” created by humans.C. Once the pigeon steps inside, it is immediately colored.D. There are many more examples in other parts of the world. E. It provides a place for architects and designers to show new projects. F. The

41、 color-blind pigeons are not treated any differently by the other pigeons.G. However, many people believe we should leave the birds in their natural state. 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。       “A

42、public-speaking competition will be held next Monday. Each student will give a two-minute speech,” Mr. Taylor said.       The idea of  41  in front of the class made me  42 . On the bus home, I asked Tanya, “What will I give a speech about?”   &

43、#160;    “I dont know. What can you  43  for two minutes?” she said.       “ 44 !” I said. “All Ill be able to  45  is my shaky legs and voice!”       I tried thinking and thinking. Maybe .  

44、0;    “Yes!” I said. “Ill talk about how scared I am of public speaking.”       For the whole  46 , I felt nervous and worried. I wished for road-closing snow and I even  47  flying to South America.       The

45、day came. It hadnt  48 , and I hadnt gone on vacation. Fifty students went into the hall.        “Andrew Addison.” My name was called.        I stood up. I begged (乞求) my legs to stop shaking but they didnt  49 .    

46、;    “He-ll-o,” I said. Someone laughed quietly.I  50  again, “Hello.” Better  51  I still sounded like a scared dog.I looked at my notes but they were unclear in my hands. No  52  there. What was my first line? I closed my eyes.Yes! That was it. “I  

47、;53  public speaking,” I said. Some laughed. “My hands shake.” Another  54 . I showed the  55  my shaking legs. Everyone laughed. I looked at Tanya and she gave me a big smile. My speech flooded back to me. My knees settled and my hands  56 .“Many people feel like  57 &

48、#160;when they have to give a speech,” I stopped for a second. “But I guess Im the only one who  58  bought a ticket to Brazil.” I was on a roll and my two minutes  59 .Laughter and clapping floated around me  60  I finished my speech. I had given my audience an excellent sp

49、eech.41. A. singing                    B. dancing C. speaking                      D. writing42. A. excited        

50、            B. frightened         C. interested                     D. bored43. A. talk about     &#

51、160;          B. learn of         C. find out                          D. wait for44. A. Anything                   B. Everything

52、  C. Something                       D. Nothing45. A. give away                  B. think about  

53、60;           C. get into                           D. work out46. A. morning       &

54、#160;            B. week   C. month                             D. year47. A. considered   

55、;              B. risked        C. enjoyed                           D

56、. missed48. A. rained                        B. cleared     C. snowed                  

57、60;        D. blown49. A. decide                       B. feel            C. understand    

58、;                  D. listen50. A. failed                        B. tried          C. cried

59、60;                             D. moved51. A. but                             B. or            

60、0; C. because                          D. so52. A. time                           B. luck       

61、;   C. help                                D. money53. A. regret                       B. choose  &#

62、160;               C. forget                             D. hate54. A. laugh                        B. joke

63、60;   C. game                             D. example55. A. teachers                   B. students      C. doctor           &#

64、160;                 D. audience56. A. shook                        B. relaxed       C. closed    &#

65、160;                        D. hurt57. A. dreaming                   B. preparing   &

66、#160; C. disappearing                   D. celebrating58. A. even                          B. almost      

67、;  C. also                                D. still59. A. flew                        

68、   B. stopped      C. started                             D. grew60. A. since                 &

69、#160;        B. for             C. as                                    D. if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（不多于3个单词）或

70、括号内单词的正确形式。 (Doug and his girlfriend Emily are shopping.)Emily: Oh, these shoes are so cute! I have to buy 61. _!Doug: Em, those shoes are pretty expensive. Do you have enough cash?Emily: I dont need cash. Ill just use my credit card.Doug: Credit cards just make it too easy 62. _ (spend) money.Emily

71、: Im always 63. _  (care). I use my credit card only for 64. _  (convenient).Doug: Im glad. But isnt your bill sometimes 65. _  unpleasant surprise? Its often more than you think.Emily: Well, maybe sometimes. But I still pay it 66. _  every month. And everyone needs a credit card

72、. If I 67. _  (have) one, I wouldnt be able to buy things online.Doug: You could use a debit card (借记卡).Emily: Not on all sites. And I get airline miles when I use my credit card, so I can get free trips!Doug: So? That just encourages you to use your card more!Emily: But everybody uses credit c

73、ards. I dont know why you think its such a big deal!Doug: 68. _  credit cards make it too easy to buy now and pay later.Emily: Well . What if you find something 69. _  sale, but you dont have enough cash with you? Surely its OK to use your credit card then because youre saving money, right

74、?Doug: Wrong. Lots of people dont pay their balance on time. Credit card companies then tack on (附加) up to 22 percent in interest charges. And there 70. _ (go) your savings! 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之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中

75、共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。       增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。       删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。       修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。       注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11

76、处起）不计分。Someone told me that Li Ming had stolen a pen out my deskmate. I felt I should let my deskmate knew, and before I told my deskmate about it, he asked Li Ming about it. He didnt admit steal the pen and it caused a terribly argument between them. Later it turned out that the story wasnt true, and my deskmate refuses to talk to me. It took quite few days for my deskmate to accept my apology. Ive learned my lessons from it. I shouldnt have mistakenly believed what that others said and passed it on. Although my deskmate has forgiven him, I still feel asha