高中英语Module4Carnival模块综合测评外研必修5

1、模块综合测评（四） （时间：100分钟；满分120分） I .阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） AThe Festival of CulturesAugust 11 14City ParkThe Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state.People representing 40 culturalgroups will sharetheir traditionsand customs.Here are just

2、a few of the festivalsmany activities.Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe.Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado , or paper cutting , from Mexico.All craft demonstrations provide a first -hand view of

3、how things are made.You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.Music and Dance : Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before.Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull - roarer from Australia , a sitar from India , and a chakay from Thailand.You will a

4、lso be entertained by folk dances from around the world , such asthe troika fromRussia and the mayim mayim fromIsrael.From 1 ： 00 p. m.to 3: 00p. m.on August 14, special folk -dancing classesforchildren will be offered.Childrenranging inage from 68 can learn the kinderpolkafrom Germany.Children rang

5、ing in age from 912 can learn the raspa from Mexico.Storytelling:Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you withcaptivating tales.Fables , folktales , and ballads from various countries will be told.By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington , a famous African American storyteller , is bac

6、k.Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries , such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain , crepes from France , and tandoori chicken from India.These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.Tickets August 14Adults $3Ages 1318$2Ages 12 and under FreeTickets August 11 13Adults $3

7、Ages 1318$2Ages 6 12$1Ages 6 and under FreeThe Festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace.For more information about the festival, call (800) 5550199.1. In the festival , you are most likely to see the art of making.A. paperB. umbrellasC. bamboo bedsD. flower vases【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段Watc

8、h the delicate art of making paperumbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado , or paper cutting , from Mexico.可知在这个节日里你可以欣赏到制作纸伞的艺术。故 B正确。【答案】 B2. Which of the following is a dance from Germany?A. The troika.B. The raspa.C. The kinder polka.D. The mayim mayim.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段倒

9、数第二句Children ranging in age from68 can learn the kinder polka fromGermany.可知 kinder polka是来自德国的舞蹈。故C正确。【答案】 C3. The underlined word airresistible means”.A. in large quantitiesB. with natural tastesC. not able to be refusedD. hot but delicious【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章Food中的最后一句These tasty dishes will bedifficul

10、t to pass up.可知这些美食都是不容错过的，故 irresistible 意为不可抵抗 的，极为诱人的”。四个选项中只有C项与之意义符合。【答案】 C4. For a family with children aged 6 12, which day would be the best bargainfor visiting the festival?A. August 11.B. August 12.C. August 13.D. August 14.【解析】细节理解题。根据 Tickets August 14可知在8月14日12岁以下的孩子是免费的。所以这一天对于612岁的孩子是

11、最便宜的。故D正确。【答案】DBMillions of people crowded onto trains , airplanes and buses across China.They were hurrying home , to be with their families for Chinas most important holiday,Chinese NewYear.More than one billion people around the world are celebrating the New Year.History Behind the HolidayThe Chi

12、nese New Year is celebrated at the second new moon after the winter solstice （ 冬至）.（The winter solstice is one of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator（赤道）.It is also the shortest day of the year.）According to an ancient legend, Buddha asked all the anim

13、als to meethim on Chinese NewYear.12 animals came, and Buddha nameda year after each animal.The animals were： the rat , ox, tiger , rabbit , dragon , snake, horse , goat, monkey, rooster , dog and pig.A Good Year to Be a PigBuddha announced that people born in each animals year would have some of th

14、at animals personality.If you were born in 1959, 1971, 1983 or 1995 , you were bornin the year of the Pig.People who were born in these years are believed to be polite , honest , hardworking and loyal.They are also supposed to be lucky , which is why many Chinese like to have babies in a Pig year.Th

15、ey are said to get along best with people born under the year of the Rabbit, Goat, Tiger , Dragon, Horse and Dog.Festivals , Lions and FeastsOn Chinese New Years Eve , the Chinese celebrate with fireworks, familygatherings , and feasts.One of the most popular ways to celebrate the holiday is the lio

16、n dance.The lion is considered a holy（神圣的 ）animal.During celebrations ,dancers dressed as lions （or holding up elaborate paper lions in the air） perform to bring good luck to the people they visit at their homes or businesses.People often wear in red , which symbolizes fire.Legend has it that fire c

17、an drive away bad luck.The 15- day New Year season is celebrated with firecrackers , dragon dances and visits to friends and relatives.The celebrations end with the Lantern Festival , when brightly colored lanterns are hung in parks around China.B. a trip5. The topic of the passage is about.A. a fes

18、tivalC. a get - togetherD. a dragon dance【解析】主旨大意题。文章介绍了中国的一个传统节日一一春节。【答案】A6. The eighth animal of Chinese year is.A. rabbitB. dogC. goatD. horse【解析】细节理解题。十二生肖中第八个动物是羊。由第二段中的最后一句话可知答案。【答案】C7. People wear red clothes during the festival in order to.A. look beautifulB. get rid of bad luckC. appear lik

19、e a fireD. suit the atmosphere of the festival【解析】细节理解题。由最后一段中的People often wear in red , which symbolizesfire.Legend has it that fire can drive away bad luck.” 可知，春节期间人们穿红色衣服是为了避邪。【答案】B8. The Spring Festival ends with .A. eating dumplings togetherB. lion dancingC. the Lantern FestivalD. fireworks【解

20、析】细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句The celebrations end with the LanternFestival.可知，春节到正月十五元宵节才结束。【答案】CCWhat are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape ?Do you know how to save yourself ? Please read the following passage.Escaping a fire is a serious matter.Knowing what to do during a fire

21、 can save your life.It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family , such as stairways and fire escapes but not lifts.From the lower floors of the buildings , escaping through windows is possible.Learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of

22、seriousinjury.The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground.An average （平 均高度的）person , hanging by the fingertips will have a drop of about six feet tothe ground.It is about the height of an average man.Of course , it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building

23、.Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help.Be sure to keep the door closed.Or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room.Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked（渗）into the room.On a second or third floor , the best windows for escape

24、 are those that open onto a roof.From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely.Dropping onto cement（水泥）might end in injury.Bushes（ 灌木丛）and grass can help to break a fall.9. It is important to .A. put out the fire in the burning houseB. know the ways to escape the fireC. jump out of the b

25、urning houseD. keep the door closed【解析】细节理解题。由第二段最后一句It is important to know the ways youcan use and show them to every one in the family. ”可知，当房子着火后，最重要的 是你要知道the ways to escape the fire（逃生方式）,故答案选 B。【答案】 B10. It is possible to escape through the windows.A. if there are some bushes on the groundB.

26、if you are strong enoughC. if you live on a lower floorD. if you have a long rope【解析】细节理解题。由第三段From the lower floors of the buildings , escapingth rough windows is possible. ” 可知选C。【答案】 C11. Which of the following escaping ways is NOT right?A. You can escape through stairways.B. You can choose fire

27、escapes.C. Escape from the windows that open onto a roof.D. Use a lift to come down at once.【解析】细节理解题。由第二段最后一句可知，人们可以从stairways和fire escapes逃生，but not lifts（但不能从电梯），因为那是相当危险的。【答案】D12. The best title of the passage is.A. Escaping from the WindowsB. Save Yourself in the Burning HouseC. Knowledge on Fi

28、reD. Waiting for Help【解析】标题归纳题。通读全文后可知，短文的大意很明显，“在着火的大楼中自救”应是短文的主题，故选Bo【答案】BDWhen I was 12 years old , I was at a very hard stage in life.I was short and fat , which was bad for a girl , so coordination（ 协调 ） was not one of my strongest features.On the other hand , my mother was a very talented soft

29、ball player who even acted as my coach.Night after night , I would try my best to impress my coach”. Unfortunately , I just felt like a terrible disappointment to my mother.One summerafternoon , mymother told us we were going to visit Uncle David.Since welived in an apartment , going to the country

30、was quite a treat.My Uncle David always had a way of making me feel special.Whenwe arrived , my uncle and cousin Jeff were throwing metal rings at two holes in the ground.I was curious about what they were doing so I went over to watch.Noticing that I was standing there , myuncle asked if I had ever

31、 played washers.Being a “city girl ”, myreply was that the only “washers I knew were the ones that cleaned clothes.To myembarrassment , Uncle David chuckling （咯咯笑），explained that the metal rings were called washers.I was shocked to hear my uncle saying he wanted me to take his place.He then gave me

32、the washers and gave tips on how to throw better.Unwillingly , I joined Jeff.Gradually , I found myself not only enjoying but also wanting to win this game.The washer went into the air and began to fall.Then a cloud of dust appeared as the washer sank into the hole.My first try! I had actually throw

33、n the washer into the hole!Although twenty - three summers have gone by since that day , this small success in washer playing helped me get back self - confidence lost when I struggled with the game of softball.13. Why did the author live a hard life at the age of twelve?A. Because her body has many

34、 health problems.B. Because coordination was her weakest feature.C. Because she was forced to learn to play softball.D. Because her efforts at softball were disappointing.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段Night after night , I would try my best toimpress my coach . Unfortunately , I just felt like a terrible disappoin

35、tment to my mother.可知选 D=【答案】 D14. Which is the RIGHT time order of the changes in the authors feelings when she was at her uncles?A. Curious embarrassed shocked pleased.B. Shocked curious embarrassed pleased.C. Pleased embarrassed curious shocked.D. Curious shocked pleased embarrassed.【解析】细节理解题。根据第

36、三段I was curious about what they were doing. ”,第四段中 “To my embarrassment.I was shocked to hear my uncle saying.” 以及第五段中 “I found myself not only enjoying but also wanting to win this game. 可知正确顺序是A项。【答案】 A15. The main purpose of the passage is to.A. show the influence of the authors mother on herB. e

37、xplain how the author picked up her confidenceC. explain to us why the author likes playing washersD. show the problem between the author and her mother【解析】主旨大意题。根据全文以及最后一段.this small success in washerplaying helped me get back self-confidence lost when I struggled with the game of softball. ” 可知选 B

38、o【答案】 Bn .阅读填句（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。16Most fitness advice is aimed at a general audience.But if youre an older adult , the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has some tips for seniors to get started and keep them at the top of their game.17 Talk with yo

39、ur doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any changes to suit your situation.18 Before starting , pick a program youll enjoy , so youll do it regularly.Check out the facility and the staff.Is the place friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? Are facilities easily

40、 accessed?Determine your participation style.Choose whats best for you a class orgoing solo? Morning or night hours? 19Start slowly. Most people are overeager and sometimes overdo it.Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable plan.Make a date. Find a friend to exercise w

41、ith you and keep you motivated.Set specific short-term and long-term goals.Plan for activity in your day andmake it a priority.Remind yourself what your goals are.If it hurts , dont do it. 20 And onceyouve reached your goal , treat yourself for the good job youve done, so it willencourage you to con

42、tinue.A. Make a list.B. Know your choice.C. Indoor or outside exercise?D. Get a thorough examination.E. Learn to work around pain , not through it.F. Exercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy 2013G. All the Seniors Should Be Careful Before Exercise【答案】16 20 FDBCE出.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)It was

43、the first Christmas that I could not spend with my wife.The day before yesterday I saw Helen off at the airport, because her mother fell ill suddenly.Itwas requested that she spend Christmas with them.And as it so 21, my mother wasill too , and I felt that I should go home to spend Christmas with my

44、 folks.22 on Christmas Eve day, the weather forecasters 23 a heavy rain and high winds by evening for the southern coast of British Columbia.I 24 to have driven to my Momand Dads , but I didnt want to 25 the 90-mile drive in bad weather.I 26 to tell them that I would see them the next day at my sist

45、ers.When I 27 the phone , it occurred to me that I would be spending Christmas Eve 28. I couldnt bear the 29. So I decided to visit our old friends,Cyril and Nelda , who had recently moved to a nearby nursing home.They had been our 30 for twelve years , and we had watched 31 their health go from bad

46、 to worse in their late eighties.Our 32 had begun with a chance meeting while I was working in the 33. We exchanged friendly 34. From then on they would stop and talk for a moment whenever I was in the yard.It was Cyril who 35 Helen to pursue her writing.Cyril was a recognized 36, having had many wo

47、rks 37. He and Helen would spend many anevening 38 discussing their writing,39 Nelda and I chatted about ourexperiences of trying our hands , unsuccessfully , at wine making.Since their entering the nursing home, Helen and I had visited them only once.So I wrote out a Christmas card and 40 a small p

48、lant , then drove through the pouring rain to the nursing home.21. A.cameB. seemedC. happenedD. turned【解析】 根据was ill too ,可知C项正确。碰巧，作者的母亲也病了。happen为不及物动词，表示“碰巧的是”。【答案】C22. A.LateB.EarlyC. TimelyD.Lately【解析】句中的by evening表明作者一大早听天气预报。【答案】B23. A.expressedB.describedC. explainedD.predicted【解析】天气预报说傍晚时，哥

49、伦比亚特区的南部海岸有暴风雨。predict 预报；预告”。【答案】 D24. A.decidedB. refusedC. plannedD. learned【解析】根据上文的 I should go home to spend Christmas with my folks可知，作者原本计划开车回家看望父母，故选C项。B. make【答案】 C25. A.risk14D. haverisk 。26. A.wentB.intendedC. calledD.offered【解析】根据下文 When I 27 the phone可知，作者给父母打电话。27. A.lit upB.held upC.

50、 put upD.hung up作者挂断电话。hang up 表示“挂断电话”。28. A.happilyB. aloneC. livelyD. lovely【解析】 妻子回了娘家，所以作者想到自己要一个人过圣诞节了，故选alone 。29. A.burdenB.upsetC thoughtD.result【解析】 上文的it occurred to me that.暗示着这里指想法，故选thought 。30. A.relativesB.teachersC. neighborsD.servants【解析】 根据第四段内容可知，以前作者和这对老夫妇是邻居，故选neighbors 。31. A.

51、gladlyB. hopefullyC. anxiouslyD. sadly【解析】看到80岁的夫妇两人身体健康状况日Jul 心、化时，作者夫妇感到难过，故选sadly 。32. A.friendshipB.concernC. dependenceD.introduction【解析】 我们的友谊源于一次偶然的相遇。33. A.houseB.gardenC. enjoy【解析】 天气预报说天气不好，所以作者不会在这样的天气里冒险开车，故选C. studyD. office【解析】 下文的whenever I was in the yard 说明，作者在花园干活时和他们打招 呼。故选garden。

52、【答案】B34. A.jokesB.relationsC. warningD.greetings【解析】我们相互友好地打招呼。greetings 问候，招呼”。【答案】D35. A.encouragedB.educatedC. permittedD.invited【解析】 下文Helen和Cyril探讨写作，表明 Cyril鼓励Helen继续从事写作。【答案】A36. A.musicianB.doctorC. actressD.writer【解析】 后面的having had many works 37 暗示着Cyril是大家公认的作家。【答案】D37. A.developedB.drawnC

53、. publishedD.chosen【解析】Cyril已经出版了很多作品。【答案】C38. A.graduallyB.patientlyC. togetherD.quickly【解析】很多个晚上他和Helen一起讨论他们的写作。【答案】C39. A.whenB.sinceC. whereD.while【解析】 while用于前后两件事的对比，表示“然而”。表示作者和 Nelda讨论其他 事情。【答案】D40. A.picked upB. found outC. took offD. turned over【解析】 作者写了一个圣诞卡，拿了一棵小型植物，开车去敬老院看望那对夫妇。pick up

54、 捡起，拿起；find out找出，查明；take off 起飞；脱下“；turn over 翻转”。IV.语法填空（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Once there lived a rich man 41. wanted to do something for the people of his town.42. firsthe wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the t

55、own , he placed 43. very large stone.Then he 44. （hide）behinda tree and waited.Soon an old man came alongwith his cow.“Who put this stone in the centre of the road? ” said the old man , but he didnot try to remove the stone.Instead , with some difficulty he passed around the stoneand continued on hi

56、s way.45. man came along and did the same thing; thenanother came , and another.All of them complained about the stone but not tried toremove 46. Late in the afternoon a young man came along.He saw the stone , 47. （say）to himself ,“The night 48. （be）very dark.Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”Then he began to move the stone.He pushed and pulled with all his 49. （strong）to move it.How great was his surprise at last! 50. the stone , hefound a bag of money.【答案】 41.who 42.But 43.a 44.hid 45.Anothe