外研版高中英语选修6Module2单元测试试题含答案及部分解析

1、Module 2单元测试题第二部分：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 A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AShare your poems, get feedback 馈）for your poetry, and enter poetry contests （竞赛）.Choose from the following poetry contests that you can enter. Get feedback for every poem that you write including your contest

2、entries.How It WorksAs a member, you will get feedback for everything you write. You can enter poetry contests with cash prizes. You will be ranked翁等级）.Write and see how the feedback you receive influences your rank. Since the year 2000 we have been helping writers improve their writing skills.Poetr

3、y Contests in May Friendship across culturesWrite a story about a friend that opened your world to another culture.Deadline: Today!Technology warsWrite a story on the topic provided in the announcement.Deadline: Today!Poetry Contests in JuneLyrics make the songPen your newest, and best, song lyric m

4、asterpieces and enter them into this contest.NO POETRY ALLOWED FOR THIS CONTEST!Must be song lyrics only.Deadline: June 1stUnexpected romanceWrite a story that brings two people together, two people who don't necessarily realize that they belong together but the audience is rooting for them. Wri

5、te a story for a cash prize.Deadline: June 15thPoetry Contests in JulyNewbie writing contestFor our New Arrival“This Sentence Starts the Story “ contest we challenge youto write a story that starts with this sentence:" Helyfountem evith “ A poetra cash prize.Deadline: July 3rdShare your storyA

6、memoir （回忆录）gives us the ability to write about our life. But you can write about life with the option （选择）to create and invent and to make sense of a life, or part of that life. Write a piece of your life! A cash prize to the winning entry.Deadline: July 10th21. What do we know about the contests i

7、n May?A. They are held yearly.B. They are topic-based.C. They offer no feedback.D. They are human-focused.22. Contestants of “ Lyrics make thesong. ”A. can hand in poemsB. should write song lyricsC. have a chance to win a cash prizeD. must enter their works before July 3rd23. What type of writing is

8、 this text?A. A writing guide.B. A poetry review.C. An official report.D. An announcement.BI once saw a TV programme at college about a scientist who use d drift bottles （漂流瓶）" to mark ocean currents. It was a rather boring programme. I was more interested to read an article about someone who f

9、ound a bottle on a beach with a message inside. Like the drift bottles, it had been thrown into the se a but 21 years before. I decided to find out more about such bottles, and I started work on this intriguing （非常有趣的）research.An early message in a bottle was thrown into the sea by Christopher Colum

10、bus during a terrible storm. He wrote about his discovery of America and expected that his message would be sent to the Queen of Spain. He wanted the news to reach her, but he thought he might be drowned 淹死）in the storm. In fact, he survived but the bottle was never found.I would be excited to find

11、a message in a bottle, but in the 16th century, it could be dangerous. In those days, the British Navy海军）used messages in bottles to send information about the enemy. When Queen ElizabethI found out that a boatman had opened a bottle containing one of these secret messages, she created a new job, Un

12、corker of Ocean Bottles. I was amazed to learn that anyone else who opened a bottle could be sentenced to death. It seems very strange to us now.A long time ago, before dating websites existed to help people find partners, a sailor in Sweden put this message in a bottle- "To someone beautiful a

13、nd far away. It was found by a young woman in Sicily. She answered the message “I am notbeautiful, but it seems a miracle 迹）I found your message. They"began to write letters to each other, and eventually got married.Nowadays it's easy to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world, but I

14、think people will still go on throwing bottles with messages into the ocean and guessing where the winds and the waves will carry them. And how romantic it would be to find a bottle with a message inside!24. Why did the author do some research on bottles thrown into the sea?A. He had found a message

15、 in one.B. He had read an article about one.C. He had to do a project on them at college.D. He had watched a TV programme about them.25. Christopher Columbus put a message into a bottle to .A. study ocean currentsB. report his discoveryC. ask for rescueD. try his luck26. How did the author feel abou

16、t the 16th century punishment for opening ocean bottles?A. Frightening.B. Amusing.C. Astonishing.D. Satisfying.27. Why did the young woman in Sicily reply to the Swedish sailor's message?A. She wanted to have a pen friend.B. She felt she fitted his description.C. She failed to access a dating we

17、bsite.D. She was impressed by the bottle's journey.CGene Wolfe is one of the most admired and respected American science fiction and fantasy writers. He is also a productive writer of outstanding short fiction, which is collected in many volumes over the last forty years, most recently inThe Bes

18、t of Gene Wolfe.Although Wolfe is not as well-known to readers as he once was, he has been the receiver of great praise, including three World Fantasy Awards, two Nebulas, and eight Hugo Award nominations （提名）. Sci-fi author Harlan Ellison has calledhim, “ no less than one of the finest, most origin

19、al writers in the world today the Encyclopedia of Science Fictionnames him “ quite possibly the most important writer in the field of science fiction.Born in 1931, New York, Gene Wolfe moved frequently as a child, but spent most of his growing-up years in Texas. Wolfe began writing fiction in 1956,

20、selling his first story,The Dead Man, to Sir magazine in 1965. He produced a vast amount of short fiction during the 1960s and 1970s, many of which were published in Damon Knight's Orbit anthologies. In 1972 Wolfe's groundbreakingThe Fifth Head of Cerberus appeared. The story of human conque

21、st（ 征服） upon two distant planets,the book examines issues of identity, individuality, and the results of colonialism upon both the colonized and the colonizer. The novel was later listed in David Pringle's 1985 list of The 100 Best Novels in science fiction for the period 19491984.Many of his no

22、vels, The Shadow of the Torturerincluded, rely on a diary or letter to tell his story. In addition, Wolfe's early interest in mystery novels shines through in his ability to drop cleverly hidden clues （线索） that allow the reader tograsp at the possible narrative behind the narrative.By 1984 Wolfe

23、 was able to retire and devote himself full-time to his writing. Yet despite （尽管） all this, and despite the continuing respect of his colleagues, his workhas become somewhat unfamiliar. Wolfe's admirers hope this fact will be at least somewhat improved by his most recent offering,The Wizard Knig

24、ht, which falls within the fantasy type that is currently popular.28. What is Harlan Ellison's attitude toward Gene Wolfe? A. Concerned.B. Sympathetic.C. Admiring.D. Regretful.29. What do we know aboutThe Fifth Head of Cerberus?A. It was well received.B. It was Gene Wolfe's first novel.C. It

25、 was published in Sir magazine.D. It was co-authored by David Pringle.30. Which has great influence on Gene Wolfe's writing style?A. His understanding of life.B. His childhood experiences.C. His colleagues' suggestions.D. His love for mystery fiction.31. What can we infer about Gene Wolfe fr

26、om the last paragraph?A. His work has become less popular.B. He became famous forThe Wizard Knight.C. His fans were disappointed to some degree.D. He stopped fantasy writing after his retirement.DThe word or phrase that you use to open your email account may provide a key to your personality as well

27、 as to your correspondence!(件)，according to a British psychologist. Helen Petrie, professor of human / compute门nteraction索互作 用 ) at City, University in London, analysed the responses of 1,200 Britons who participated in a survey funded 提供资金() by CentralNic, an Internet domain namecompany. The result

28、s were recently published on CentralNic's website.Petrie identifies three main password“ types ” . “ Family oriented ” respondenumbered nearly half of those surveyed. These people use their own name or nickname, the name of a child, partner, or pet or a birth date as their password. They tend to

29、 be occasional computer users and have strong family ties.“ They choosepasswords that symbolize people or events with emotional valu”e, says Petrie. One third of respondents were “ fans ” , using the names of athletes, singers, movie stars, fictional characters, or sports teams. Petrie says fans are

30、 young and want to attach themselves to the lifestyle represented by a celebrity. Two of the most popular names were Madonna and Homer Simpson. The third main group of participants are“cryptics " because they pick confusing passwords or a random 0 string of letters, numbers, and symbols such a“

31、s Jxa+157” . Petrie says cryptics are the most security-conscious group. They tend to make the safest but least interesting choices.Passwords are revealing for two reasons. First, because they are invented on the spot. “ Since you are focused on getting into a system, for example your email account,

32、 you're likely to write down something that comes quickly to mind,” says Petrie.this sense passwords take advantage of things that are just below the surface of consciousness. Also, to remember your password, you pick something that will stick in your mind. You may unconsciously choose something

33、 of particular emotional importance. ” 32. How did Petrie draw her conclusions?A. By observing participants' reactions.B. By interviewing 1,200 people.C. By studying survey results.D. By doing an experiment.33. What do we know about people whose passwords are“ family oriented ”?A. They probably

34、have large families.B. They are likely to be animal lovers.C. They tend to be social and emotional.D. They are probably infrequent computer users.34. What does Pertie say about the “ cryptic ” group?A. They have strong safety awareness. B. They lack imagination and creativity. C. They change their p

35、asswords regularly. D. They can't think of an interesting password. 35. Why can passwords reveal our personalities? A. We choose words we will easily remember.B. We are willing to invent something personal.C. We are likely to value important experiences.D. We pick up a password after careful con

36、sideration.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。Jacques CartierFrench explorer Jacques Cartier is known chiefly for exploring the St. Lawrence River and giving Canada its name.Like many other European explorers, Jacques Cartier went to North America looking for gold, spices

37、（香料），and perhaps a shortcut to Asia. 36 It became France's main route into Canada.Jacques Cartier was born on December 31, 1491 in Brittany,a province of France. In about 1534, the king of France asked him to lead an expedition （远征）to the New World in search of riches and a new route to Asia.37

38、There he and his crew 附员）explored the land around the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and met Native Americans. When he sailed back to France, he took with him two Native Americans.38 This time, Cartier sailed deeper into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and into the Saint Lawrence River. The two Native Americans

39、he had taken before had learned French, and they served as guides. About 260 miles inland, Cartier reached the Native American village of Stadacona. Today, the city of Quebec stands near that place.Cartier and his men were among the first Europeans to winter in what is now Canada._39 After returning

40、 to France he reported tales told by the native people of treasures farther inland.Cartier once again crossed the Atlantic in 1541-40 When he returned to France in 1542, he was told that they were just the common minerals pyrite蔗铁矿）（fool's gold） and quartz 英）.After his third voyage Cartier never

41、 returned to North America. He died near Saint-Malo, his birthplace, on September 1, 1557.A. A second voyage came in May 1535.B. Instead he found the Saint Lawrence River.C. The bitter cold surprised them, and some of the men died.D. He made three voyages of exploration in dangerous waters.E. Cartie

42、r was considered one of the most devoted explorers of the period.F. He explored further and found what he thought were gold and diamonds. G. In the spring of 1534 Cartier sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to what is now Canada.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45分） 第一节（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 A、B、C和D四个

43、选项中，选出可以填入 空白处的最佳选项。Sleepwalking is most common during the preteen years and may affect 15 percent of children. It tends to run in families. For example, a child is 10 times more likely to sleepwalk if a first-degree _41 such as a parent or a sibling 弟姐妹）also sleepwalks. And it's most likely to

44、_42 early in the night, within a few hours of falling asleep. Most 43 outgrow （罢脱）their sleepwalking by the late teen years. Here are some ways to 44 this nighttime behavior.Sound an alarm._45 is an obvious concern in this situation, so if you don't have an alarm system in your house to help 46

45、your child inside, you may want to use an individual door alarm. Place a gate in the doorway to your child's_47 . This will keep the sleepwalker in the room, or he may make enough 48 trying to move the gate that you'll catch your child in the act. Make sure you have safety locks on all doors

46、 and windows _49 outside, so your child can't leave the house while sleepwalking.50 your child back to bed. 51 encourage him to go to sleep_52 sleepwalkers are in the deepest stage of sleep, they will be confused if woken. In addition_53 the sleepwalkers may disrupt #断）their sleep, which in turn

47、 may cause their daytime _54 . So if your child is sleepwalking, it's _55 to just tell him to go back to bed, or gently lead him to his room.Reduce stress. Most often, sleepwalking is the result of emotional 56 . When a second child is born, the older child may be 57 of losing his parents' l

48、ove. Talk with your child about _58 in his life. If you find your child's sleepwalking might be _59 by some stress in his life, try to 60 it. Get the help of a mental精神的）health expert ifhe needs it.41. A. relativeB. friendC. partnerD. member42. A. endB. changeC. occurD. show43. A. familiesB. chi

49、ldrenC. studentsD. boys44. A. get throughB. look intoC. give upD. deal with45. A. HealthB. SafetyC. StrengthD. Effect46. A. hideB.keepC. putD. leave47. A. areaB. classroomC. bedroomD. space48. A. noiseB. painC. movementD. progress49. A. leadingB. pointingC. facingD. closing50. A. OrderB. PushC. Guid

50、eD. Drive51. A. StronglyB. QuicklyC. CalmlyD. Gently52. A. ThoughB. UnlessC. BecauseD. Before53. A. teachingB. wakingC. watchingD. directing54. A. sicknessB.sadnessC. lonelinessD. tiredness55. A. wrongB. uselessC. easiestD. best56. A. mistakesB. reasonsC. problemsD. choices57. A. boredB. guiltyC. aw

51、areD. afraid58. A. difficultiesB. lessonsC. ChancesD. memories59. A. followedB. increasedC. removedD. caused60. A. decideB. addressC. standD. understand第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Storytime School of Storytelling offers 61.variety of courses toanyone 62.is interested

52、in the ancient art of storytelling. A wide range of people have studied with us, including tour guides, teachers, lawyers,librarians, bankers and business owners.Their motives (动机 ) for 63. (attend) our courses vary enormously.They may be keen to develop their 64. (confident) as public speakers, lea

53、rnhow 65. (use) stories in the classroom, or activate their creativity in aplayful environment. Whatever their reasons, participants usually find the experience 66. (extreme) fascinating, as you can see from the enthusiastic commentson our website. Many of these point to the school visits to give pe

54、rformance to local 67. (child) as the highlight of their course. Others mention the supportiveatmosphere in our school and the quality of the teaching.Not surprisingly, many people come back to Storytime again and again. We offer an almost 68. (limit) number of courses ranging 69. Animal talesto Usi

55、ng your voice or Creating your stories. Why not 70. (contact) us?We're sure to have a course for you.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（A）,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

56、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 处起）不计分。Beautiful VilBlaegijeinsgaro” unidn ourLast week, I take part in the show of school. In Sunday morning, my parents and I went to the suburbs to get some informations for my poster. On arrive at the destination, we were impressed by the beautifully

57、scenery and people's living conditions. I took many photos. Then we chatted with a farmer, that told us about some recent changes. The farmers can get online to learn agricultural science and trade his products now. And in their spare time, they can enjoy various leisure activities, liking table

58、 tennis and chess. The next day and I put my pictures and an article on the school wall newspaper. I felt proud of development of our country.第二节：书面表达（满分25 分）一家英语报社的My Future 栏目正在向中学生征文，你有意参加。请你用英语写一篇短文，描述一下三年以后你的学习和生活。注意 ：词数100左右。答案21-25 BBDBB31-35 ACDAA46-50 BCAAC61. a64. confidence67. children70. contact短文改错：26-30 CDCAD36-40 BGACF51-55 DCBDD62. who / that65. to use68. limited41-45 ACBDB56-60 CDADB63. at