外研版高一英语必修四module 1 life in the future 单元评估课时作业含答案

1、单元评估一(Module 1)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节：(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1How will the man get to the bank?AHe will turn right. BHe will cross the street. CHe will go straight and then left.2What will the speakers do fir

2、st?AGo to a gas station. BHave some dinner. CDrive to a theater.3When did the man start going to the candy store?AWhen he was 8. BWhen he was 10. CWhen he was 15.4How long will the speakers stay in Greenwich?AFor 15 minutes. BFor two hours. CFor two and a half hours.5Where does the conversation prob

3、ably take place?AIn a police station. BIn a classroom. CAt home.第二节：(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6Where does the man want to visit?AThe park. BThe museum. CThe gallery.7How

4、much is a through ticket worth?A$10. B$15. C$20.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Where does the conversation take place?AIn a bookshop. BIn a library. CIn the office.9How many books did the man finally take away?AFour. BThree. COne.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10What is the womans destination?AThe 16th Street. BBattery Park. CA

5、 bookshop.11Why does she want to make a stop at Union Square?ABecause she is late.BBecause she wants to buy something there.CBecause Sally is waiting for her there. 12What can we know about the man speaker?AHe is a bus driver. BHe is a taxi driver. CHe is a passerby.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13Where are the

6、speakers?AIn the library. BIn a restaurant. CIn the classroom.14When is the mans class?AAt 1：50. BAt 2：00. CAt 2：30.15What does the woman like about the summer school?AThe teachers. BThe size of the class. CThe friendly students.16Where is the man planning to go?ANew York. BBoston. CWashington D. C.

7、听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17Where did potatoes grow 5,000 years ago?ANorth America. BSouth America. CEurope.18Who took potatoes to Europe?AThe English. BThe American. CThe Spanish.19Why did people not eat potatoes in the past?APeople didnt like them. BPotatoes tasted very bad. CPotatoes made people sick.20I

8、n which country did potatoes become the main food in the 1800s?ACanada. BChina. CIreland.答案15BCACC610ACBCB1115CBBBA1620ABCAC附：听力参考材料Text 1M：What is the best way to get to the bank? Should I go straight down this street or take the right?W：Theres a bank just across the street and to the left. Thats t

9、he closest one. Text 2W：Did you get the gas for the car? M：Oh, I forgot. Wed better get some on our way back. But when the movie is over, we should get some dinner first before we leave.Text 3M: I have been coming to this candy shop ever since I was 8 years old. We used to eat as many as we could al

10、l at once. W：How many pieces of candy can you eat at one time now? M：Maybe 10. My record was 15. But I cant do that anymore. Text 4M：The boat to Greenwich sails in 15 minutes. Lets hurry and find good seats. W：We arrive at 2：00? M：Yes. And we leave Greenwich for the return trip at 4：30.Text 5W：Johnn

11、y, what do you think youre doing?M：Im calling the police to help with my math, mom. You said if I need help, I can call somebody. W：But I didnt mean the police.Text 6M：Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park? W：There are about 20 main spots and some other small places. M：Do I hav

12、e to buy an extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?W：Yes, some of the spots charge separately.M：Well, do you have through tickets?W：Yes, sir, its $20.Text 7M：Excuse me, here are the books Ive chosen and heres my card.W：Youve got four books on your card already. M：Yes, and I can borrow 8 alto

13、gether, is that right? Ive four here.W：Yes, you can have another four. Oh, Im sorry, but you cant take these three out, Im afraid. M：Can teachers borrow them, then? I can ask my teachers to borrow them for me. W：Im afraid not. They are single copies, so were not lending them to anyone, but you can r

14、ead them here in the library. M：Oh, I see. Sorry, I didnt know. Ill take this one only, then. Text 8W：Taxi!M：Where to go, madam? W：Battery Park, pleasebut can you make a stop at Union Square? I want to pick up my friend there.M：Of course.W：How long will it take to Union Square? M：Well, that depends

15、on the traffic, you know. Its pretty heavy this afternoon. W：Can you make it in fifteen minutes? Im already ten minutes late.M：OK, Ill try. Where exactly is your friend waiting at that place?W：On the 14th Street side. Oh, were already at the 16th Street. Youre fast. Can you make a left at the next c

16、orner?M：Oh, you got it.W：I think shes around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there she is! Just in front of the bookshop. Sally!Text 9W：The service is really slow here. Ive been trying to get the waiters attention for the last 10 minutes. M：I hope he takes our order soon. Otherwise, Ill be late for my

17、class at 2 oclock.W：I have class at 2：30 as well. I notice you have a math book. Do you like the summer school here?M：Its pretty good.I think Ive learned a lot. W：Yeah, I only wish the class were a little smaller. But I like my teachers a lot. They are very friendly and patient with all students.M：I

18、 see. By the way, where are you from?W：Im from Boston. How about you?M：Im from Washington D. C. Im only staying here for three more weeks. Then, Ill go to Columbia University in New York.W：Oh, here comes the waiter. It seems we are going to get served after all.M：Good. Im starving.Text 10M：Potatoes

19、are very popular today. But in the past this was not true. Potatoes grew in South America 5,000 years ago. But they became popular in other places 200 years ago. In the 16th century, the Spanish took the potato from South America to Europe. But the people didnt like this strange vegetable. Some peop

20、le thought their skins would look like the skin of the plant if they ate the potato. So they only ate the leaves. This made them sick because leaves are poisonous. In the 1800s, people started to eat potatoes. Potatoes became the main food in Ireland. Then something unlucky happened.In 1845, a disea

21、se killed all the potatoes in Ireland. Two million people died of hunger. Today each country has its potato dish. Germans eat potato salad, and the French invented French fries.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。ABandhavgarh National Park in India is best k

22、nown for its amazing setting, as well as having the largest number of tigers in India.In addition to tigers, there are also bears，deer, wolves, birds, etc.Location: In the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh state.The nearest village is Tala, which is the access to the park.Opening Hours and Safari(游猎

23、)TimesSafaris operate twice a day, starting at dawn until late morning, and midafternoon until sunset.The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 pm to spot the animals.The park is closed from July 1 to September 30 because of the monsoon season(季风季节)Bandhavgarh ZonesBandhavga

24、rh is divided into three main zones：Tala (the parks best zone, with the most tigers)，Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers) and Khitauli (scenic and less visited, although tiger sightings do occur there; particularly good for birding)Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep SafarisBandhavgarh has become

25、 expensive to visit in recent years.Entry fees have increased since October 2014.When you are going on a safari, separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire.Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six people)From 2015 to 2016, park entry tickets costs were as follows：Tala Zone: 2,400

26、 rupees for Indians, 4,800 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Other Zones: 1,200 rupees for Indians, 2,400 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Jeep HireExpect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep，in addition to the entry cost.This can be done at the park entrance.All hotels can organize

27、 jeep hire and tours, but at a higher rate.Its much less trouble though. Besides, unlike many national parks in India，its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.本文是一则广告，介绍了印度的班达迦国家公园，讲述了其地理位置、开放时间、费用以及租车等问题。21What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?ASpecies of bears. BLots of t

28、igers. CBeautiful birds. DA number of wolves.答案：B解析：细节理解题。由文中第一段中的“Bandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting，as well as having the largest number of tigers in India.”可知，班达迦国家公园以拥有印度最多的老虎闻名，故B项正确。22How much should five Americans pay for entry to Magdhi Zone in 2016?A1,2

29、00 rupees. B2,400 rupees. C4,800 rupees. D6,000 rupees.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据文章中Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris部分中的“Other Zones：1,200 rupees for Indians,2,400 rupees foreigners.(Up to six people)”可知，五个美国人去公园的Magdhi区需要支付2 400卢比。故B项正确。23What can we know about jeep hire in the park from the passage?AT

30、ourists dont have to hire jeeps. BHiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.CTourists can only hire one jeep from the park. DJeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“Besides，unlike many national parks in India，its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.”可知，班达

31、迦国家公园允许游客开私家车进入，因此不是必须得租用吉普车。BSamuel Osmond is a 19yearold law student from Cornwall, England.He never studied the piano.However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.He learns a piece of music by listening to it i

32、n parts.Then he thinks about the notes in his head.Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata (奏鸣曲) by Beethoven.He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.They say

33、his ability is very rare, but Samuel doesnt even realize that what he can do is special.Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now, he studies law and music.Samuel cant understand why everyone is so surprised. “I

34、grew up with music.My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar.About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to meI hear the notes and can bear them in mindeach and every note，” says

35、Samuel.Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college.The piece had more than a thousand notes.The audience was impressed by his amazing performance.He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists cant play it.Samuel says confidently, “Its al

36、l about super memoryI guess I have that gift.”However, Samuels ability to remember things doesnt stop with music.His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager.He doesnt know what

37、he wants to do in the future.For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.本文是记叙文，介绍了一位有罕见的音乐天赋的少年Samuel Osmond。24What is special about Samuel Osmond?AHe has a gift for writing music. BHe can write down the notes he hears.CHe is a top student at the law school. DHe can p

38、lay the musical piece he hears.答案：D解析：细节理解题。由第段中的“However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.”可知他能演奏他听过的乐曲，故选D项。25What can we learn from Paragraph 2?ASamuel chose law against the wish of his parents. BSamuel pla

39、nned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.CSamuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability. DSamuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.答案：B解析：细节理解题。由第二段第三句“Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study mus

40、ic instead.”可知他原本想要当律师而不是音乐家，故选B项。26Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he_.Areceived a good early education in music Bplayed the guitar and the piano perfectlyCcould play the piano without reading music Dcould play the guitar better than his father答案：C解析：细节理解题。由第三段第一句“Samuel cant understan

41、d why everyone is so surprised.”和“.I suddenly decided to start playing the piano，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.”可知，他不懂乐谱就能演奏钢琴，故选C项。27What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?AHe became famous during a special event at his college. BHe is proud of his ability t

42、o remember things accurately.CHe plays the piano better than many professional pianists. DHe impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.答案：B解析：推理判断题。由第四段最后一句话“Samuel says confidently, Its all about super memoryI guess I have that gift.”可以看出Samuel以拥有超强的记忆力而骄傲。故选B项。CWhat will the house o

43、f the future look like? Could it have gardens on its walls，or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects believe that they are all possibilities.The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.The tree houseMany architects in the world would like to build a “tree house”Like a le

44、af，the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day.The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity，and even create fresh air for the home.The “root” of the house is deep under the ground so that it can control the homes temperature.The lizard (蜥蜴) houseLike a lizard, changing col

45、or with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house.When its in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat.During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.Meals at homeThis design is perhaps a

46、s much about the future of food production as architecture(建筑风格)It has gardens on the outside wall of the house.People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them.So every day in the morning，you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.Learning from the pastLooking to the future isnt t

47、he only way to be green.Sometimes，ancient techniques(古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use.For example, a chimney(烟囱)can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier for hot air to flow out of the chimney.本文主要预测了未来房子会是什么样子的。建筑师在未来建造的房子将会越来越环保。28What is the best title of the passage?AGreen hou

48、se of the future BThe greener，the betterCHow to build green houses DChanges of the houses答案：A解析：主旨大意题。本文主要预测了未来环保的房子。29We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home _.Awith the root of a leaf Bwith the energy from sunlightCwith the soil under the ground Dwith gardens on its

49、 walls答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据The tree house中的内容可知，房子的表面可以吸收阳光，这些太阳能被用来加热水、发电甚至制造新鲜的空气。30The passage seems to tell us that meals at home in the future _.Awill be more delicious Bneed more cooksCcost as much as possible Dwill be greener答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据Meals at home这部分的内容可知，家里的菜都是自己种的，所以更绿色环保。31The last kind of

50、 the house is different from others because _.Ait looks the same as an old house Bit makes less use of natural materialsCit gets the idea from ancient techniques Dit is easier for hot air to flow out of the house答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段以及上文可知，其他的房子都和过去的技术没有关系，而最后一种房子的设计是以过去的技术为基础的。DPeople have used pigeo

51、ns to carry messages to other places for hundreds of years.In fact, pigeons were a common way to send messages right up through World War .In 1815, English troops were fighting Napoleons forces in France, and the English were believed to be losing.A financial panic swept over London.Government bonds

52、 (债券) were offered at low prices.Few people noticed that Nathan Rothschild, a banker, was snapping_up these bonds when everyone else was trying to sell them.A few days later, London learned the truth：the Duke of Wellington had defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo.The value of the bonds soared

53、(暴涨), and Rothschild became wealthy. all because his pigeons had brought him news of the victory before anyone else knew of it.Carrier pigeons were used by countries in both World War and World War .Not only were the birds often the fastest, most reliable way to send messages, they could also be use

54、d to reach soldiers far behind enemy lines, where radios and field telephone lines were useless.Since they could easily be released from airplanes or ships, every branch of the armed services used the birds.Carrying messages could be a dangerous job.Some pigeons performed it with such bravery that t

55、hey became famous and were even awarded medals.The most famous pigeon of all may have been Cher Ami.Stationed in France during World War ， he carried twelve important messages for American forces.On his last mission, though wounded, he carried a message that saved the lives of 194 American soldiers.

56、For his amazing service, he was awarded the French “Croix de Guerre.”Today, modern communication methods can carry information from one place to another hundreds of times faster than a pigeon could do it.However, few people would argue with the fact that carrier pigeonsespecially those that served in the militaryhave earned their place in history.文章主要讲了几百年来