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1、K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分1页脚内容Book8 Module 1 单元测试题（外研版）Class:Name:Marks:满分（120）一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.I wouldnt like to go out with you.Im too tired._ Youve promised to drive me to the supermarket.A.Not at all.B.It doesnt matter.C.Come on!D.Take it easy.2.Mary used to take _ advantage of t

2、he lunch hour to have _ short sleep in her office.A./;the B.the;the C.the;a D./;a 3.The old man keeps on doing morning exercise every day so his _ of health is fairly good.A.state B.ability C.habit D.case 4.As a busy businesswoman,Mrs.Green does well in _ her job and housework.A.connecting B.perform

3、ing C.comparing D.balancing 5.What do you mean,there are only ten tickets?There _be twelve.(2009年全国卷)A.should B.would C.will D.shall 6.His lecture gave us a(n)_ into New Yorks multicultural values.A.opinion B.question C.insight D.sense 7.Lily won first prize in the singing competition last week.Grea

4、t.Thats what she _ for a long time.A.had been expecting B.would expect C.was expecting D.has expected 8.These glass containers for laboratory use are _ and must be handled with great care.A.shabby B.portable C.rigid D.fragile 9.Im _ sorry to have put all of you to such trouble.A.intensely B.extensiv

5、ely C.severely D.extremely 10.More and more visitors come here for sightseeing,which has greatly _ the development of local tourism.A.increased B.promoted C.supported D.improved 11.A doctor was with the passengers _ medical emergencies during the journey.A.instead of B.because of C.in case of D.in s

6、pite of 12.Old George used to be a sailor and he had a rich _ of adventure stories.A.stock B.roll C.pile D.piece K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分2页脚内容13.There are still many details to be discussed so _ the task on time remains a big challenge.A.completing B.completed C.to have completed D.having com

7、pleted 14.Do you think _ possible for so many students to sit in such a small room?A.this B.it C.that D.which 15.Thanks to the soldiers,the people _ in the snowstorm were saved.A.protected B.trapped C.gathered D.isolated 二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Once there was a potter whose pottery（陶器）was well-know

8、n far and wide.However,he was not 16 with his finely-made but fragile pottery.He thought if the pottery made by him could be unbreakable,his fame and his 17 would be even better.He prayed to God to grant（同意）his 18 for unbreakable pottery.One night,he dreamt that God said to him,“If you are sure you

9、wont 19it,I will make your wish come true.”The potter said,“Yes,God,I am sure that I will not regret it.”The next 20,the first thing the potter did when he woke up was to 21 whether God had granted his wish.He 22the clay to make a pot.Then he dried it under the sun.When the pot was 23,he lifted it a

10、nd dropped it to the floor.The pot did not break!The potter was filled with 24.The news of the unbreakable pots made by the potter spread very 25.People from all over the world rushed here for his pottery.He became very rich and 26.But the good fortune did not 27.After a while,his business slowed K1

11、+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分3页脚内容down.Although everybody kept praising his product,28 bought one did not need to buy another again 29 the pots were unbreakable.The potter got poorer and poorer.He now kept praying to God to let him 30 his original pottery.One night,he dreamt that God appeared to him

12、.Tearfully,he 31 God to forgive him for his 32.God said,“Because you admit your 33,I will forgive you and make your 34wish come true.”So from then on,the potters original pottery was once again 35 great demand.16.A.satisfied B.interested C.satisfying D.interesting 17.A.skills B.family C.abilities D.

13、business 18.A.hope B.wish C.chance D.opportunity 19.A.regret B.miss C.forget D.tell 20.A.evening B.afternoon C.morning D.moment 21.A.test B.think C.notice D.show 22.A.bought B.used C.heated D.searched K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分4页脚内容23.A.made B.dried C.finished D.sold 24.A.surprise B.curiosity C

14、.joy D.thanks 25.A.easily B.naturally C.long D.fast 26.A.famous B.proud C.busy D.comfortable 27.A.come B.survive C.last D.appear 28.A.who B.whoever C.whom D.whichever 29.A.as soon as B.as long as C.because D.when 30.A.return B.recreate C.reuse D.recover 31.A.wanted B.asked C.demanded D.begged 32.A.c

15、raziness B.laziness C.foolishness D.carelessness 33.A.mistake B.defeat C.problem D.weakness K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分5页脚内容34.A.earliest B.biggest C.fittest D.latest 35.A.at B.in C.on D.into 三、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）A Dame Vera Lynn beat The Beatles and other artists to top the British charts on Sunday

16、 and became the oldest living singer to have a number one hit album,at the age of 92.Lynns album outsold(比畅销)recent chart toppers Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T,which reached number two,as the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II earlier this month aroused memories of her popularity.“Well Me

17、et AgainThe Very Best Of Vera Lynn”,a collection of 24 of her best-loved recordings,had been rising through the charts.Lynn was called the“Forces Sweetheart”during the 1939-1945 conflict,supporting spirits with optimistic songs such as“Well Meet Again”,which struck a chord(引起共鸣)with soldiers heading

18、 to war and the families they left behind.The album was released at the same time with the 70th anniversary of Britains declaration of war on Nazi Germany on September 3.“Im so surprised,I cant quite believe it.It really is amazing that this has happened after all these years,”she said.Asked why the

19、 album had become popular again,Lynn told the BBC:“I think its because of the problems that are going on in various parts and a bit of nostalgia(怀旧之情),but I dont know.And Id like somebody to tell me.”Gennaro Castaldo,from music store HMV,said the album had been growing consistently in popularity in

20、recent weeks.“Its a really lovely surprise.And nobody could have imagined a few weeks ago,”he said.Her album features songs such as“Therell Be Bluebirds Over”,and“Auf Wiedersehn Sweetheart”,which was a number one hit in the United States in 1952.Lynn was born on March 20,1917 in east London and her

21、singing career was already flourishing when the war broke out in 1939.36.It can be inferred from the first paragraph that Vera Lynn _.A.is the most popular singer all over the world B.got a number one hit album in her old age C.sings better than other artists at age 92 D.reached number two on the Br

22、itish charts during World War II 37.During the war soldiers and their families enjoyed Vera Lynns songs because_.A.she owned the largest collection of her best-loved recordings K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分6页脚内容 B.her songs had been popular since she recorded them C.her songs were inspiring and ma

23、de them feel comforted D.her songs helped Britain declare war on Nazi Germany 38.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Vera Lynn was born in the United States.B.Vera Lynn didnt expect such a great achievement.C.Vera Lynn didnt think she deserved her popularity.D.Vera Lynn express

24、ed some problems in her songs.39.When Lynns album became more and more popular,Gennaro Castaldo was _.A.optimistic B.upset C.curious D.amazed 40.Vera Lynn had developed her singing career before she was _.A.22 B.24 C.70D.92 B Many of the old sayings using animals to predict the weather are folklores

25、,but not all.Its still unknown how animals can predict the weather,but limited research and acute observations have proved the animal kingdoms ability to notice changes before we do.Through their highly developed sense of hearing,smell and awareness of changes in atmospheric conditions,animals do ap

26、pear to have a sixth sense that does allow them to predict certain weather conditions,earthquakes and tsunamis.Cows are one of the most well-known natural weather indicators.If a cow lies in a field it means rain is on the way,because cows sense the moisture(湿气)in the air and are making sure they ha

27、ve somewhere dry to lie down.Fish are known to eat more before a storm.Some say cats increase their grooming(梳理毛发)activities when extra static electricity(静电)is in the air.And horses are known to run fast before a violent storm or when windy conditions are coming.Meteorologist（气象学家）Randy Rauch of WT

28、SP-TV in Clearwater confirms that animals can serve as severe weather barometers(气压计).“Its actually been long believed that animals have a sixth sense when it comes to severe weathers,”Rauch said.“Its long been talked about in folklores.Youll hear all kinds of stories that dogs,cats,cows,cricketsall

29、 have some sort of knowing power before a severe weather.”That theory was put to the test during the massive tsunami in 2004.It has been said that the actions of animals were one of the main reasons that residents in the area knew to take cover.“Many of the elephants scattered to higher mountains 5

30、to 10 minutes before the first wave hit the shoreline,”Rauch said.“This has been a long story with animals in the wild knowing that weather or some kind of terrible event is going to occur.”K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分7页脚内容41.What is the main idea of the passage?A.In folklores,animals were used t

31、o predict the weather.B.Animals can predict severe weathers or terrible events.C.Different animals display different actions before a storm.D.Humans could rely on animals to avoid terrible events.42.Why does a cow lie in a field when rain is on the way?A.To avoid becoming wet through.B.To save a dry

32、 place on the ground.C.To protect its stomach from the rain.D.To avoid being blown away.43.When extra static electricity is in the air,cats will _.A.eat more B.run fast C.lie down D.groom themselves more 44.We can infer from the last two paragraphs that _.A.there could be a small number of wild anim

33、als killed in the tsunami in 2004 B.elephants are long known to be able to predict terrible events C.only elephants trained in the wild could predict terrible events D.the residents thought the elephants acted too strangely 45.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Animals are bel

34、ieved to have a sixth sense.B.Animals sixth sense has never been proved.C.Elephants seem to be the best at predicting natural disasters.D.People also have a special ability to predict terrible events.C When we think of Easter Island the first thing that strikes us is the stone figures that dot the c

35、oastline.The Easter Island statues,also called Moai statues,have stood their ground for thousands of years holding the secrets of a lost civilization.In 1722,Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island,a volcanic island in the South Pacific.A civilization isolated by Pacific Ocean was about to meet the

36、outside world for the first time in centuries.The strangers were about to find something very strange themselves an island dotted with hundreds of huge stone statues.The first meeting was an immense clash of cultures and it was bloody too,because the sailors killed ten natives within minutes of land

37、ing.Standing on Easter Island,the Moai statues are all that remain of the Rapa Nui tribe.The origins of these people are a mystery,but they are said to have inhabited the island from the 4th century,living off fish,chicken,and plants.Around 1500,the land is believed to have become barren(荒芜的),leadin

38、g to fighting and extinction(消失).The inhabitants of this K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝土挡土墙第 1 部分8页脚内容charming and mysterious place called their land“the center of the world”.There are nearly 900 Moai statues on Easter Island.Each of them is unique differing in expression,height or weight.They are 3 to 4 met

39、ers high,and 4 to 5 tons in weight,and on the top of each head,a circular hat which is 1 to 2 meters high is put on.For centuries why and how they built the stone statues has been heatedly discussed.Modern science tries to piece together the story.Opinions differ widely on how they were moved,but no

40、 one disputes(表示异议)the years of effort involved in getting the statues carved and into place.One of the most accepted theories is that the statues were carved and positioned so their gaze would protect their homes.46.When Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island,they _.A.were warmly welcomed by the n

41、atives B.had a fight with the natives C.were attracted by the local culture D.failed to conquer the island 47.Before the year 1500,people on Easter Island probably_.A.lived a satisfying and peaceful life B.had overcome great hardships C.had gone through a long period of fighting D.had built a develo

42、ped civilization 48.According to the passage the statues were probably built to _.A.protect the homes of the natives on the island B.honor those who died for the natives on the island C.defend themselves against outside invaders D.record the civilization on the island 49.Scientists today agree that

43、_.A.the statues had some mysterious powers B.the natives had advanced machines to move the statues C.the statues were moved in different ways D.it was not easy to build and move the statues 50.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.How the stone statues were built remains a my

44、stery.B.The natives on the island were very proud of their place.C.Easter Island is the center of the world.D.Easter Island remained undisturbed before 1722.D Read this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving.Cliffords Thanksgiving Visit K1+478K1+5888 段左侧片石混凝

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