1、 Module 1 British and American English 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）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。 A All for animals Its no secret that many animals around the world, from pets to wildlife and ocean creatures, are at risk. Fortunately,
2、 many groups are created to help animals of every size and shape. Most of these groups are looking for volunteers (志愿者) and supporters. Organizations Description Date of founding The website The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) It provides safe places for animals used in circuses or animal s
3、hows. Their rescued (被救的) animals, including elephants, tigers, and bears, live in natural environments. The animals are never tied or forced to behave in certain ways. You can help PAWS by giving money, especially to their Adopt an Animal program. In 1984 www.pawsweb.org World Wildlife Fund (WWF) I
4、t protects wild animals from extinction. It is especially concerned with climate (气候) and scenery changes and the effect on wildlife. They work at every level from people to governments. Interested in helping out? You can adopt an animal. In 1961 www.worldwildlife.org Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) It
5、 has been working to make sure that sea turtles (海龟) survive in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Pacific. They educate and train people about sea turtles and their living places. Turtles are ancient creatures and can tell the health of the worlds In 1959 conserveturtles.org/get-involved-sea-turtle-conse
6、rvation/ coastal ecosystems. You can see turtles up close and watch live turtles be set free. American Cetacean Society (ACS) It is recognized as the worlds first whale (鲸) protection group. They provide reliable scientific information and research. They also educate people about whales and work to
7、protect these animals and their living places. They have a National Student Coalition, from which students can use the information to educate others on topics like environment-friendly seafood and the problem of plastic waste in the oceans. In 1967 www.acsonline.org/campaigns 21. Which organization
8、will you choose if you want to save animals in some shows? A. PAWS. B. WWF. C. STC. D. ACS. 22. What animal does the organization founded in 1959 protect? A. Bears. B. Whales. C. Elephants. D. Sea turtles. 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To encourage people to contribute. B. To show how to p
9、rotect sea animals. C. To tell people how to adopt animals. D. To praise some animal groups activities. B James Watson is a great American geneticist and biophysicist. He was born on 6 April in 1928 in Chicago. As a child he loved bird-watching with his father. He attended the University of Chicago,
10、 earning a degree in zoology in 1947. During these years his boyhood interest in bird-watching had developed into a serious love for learning genetics. Watson was given a scholarship to Indiana University where he received his doctorate in 1950. Watson then moved to Copenhagen, continuing with his r
11、esearch. He became interested in the DNA molecule (分子) and joined a research team at the Cavendish Laboratory of the University of Cambridge with Francis Crick. Here, Watson made his famous discovery recognizing the double helix structure (双螺旋结构) of DNA. He became a professor of biology at Harvard U
12、niversity in 1955, a job he held until 1976. His research at Harvard concentrated on RNA and its role in passing on genetic information. He also became the director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York in 1968, a job that he held for 35 years. Watson turned the lab into a world center for re
13、search in molecular biology. Watson fixed his research at the lab on exploring molecular biology and genetics in order to advance (促进) the understanding and ability to recognize human diseases, and other causes of human suffering (痛苦). Watson got worldwide fame as the co-author of four scientific pa
14、pers between 1953 and 1954 that laid down the double helix structure of DNA. This discovery won him the Nobel Prize in 1962. During the 1960s, Watson became one of the most celebrated science writers, when he published his textbook “Molecular Biology of the Gene” in 1965 and his best-seller “The Dou
15、ble Helix” in 1968. Watson became the unquestioned leading voice in the whole of American science. He is a good example of the scientific creativity in 20th century science, giving rise to molecular biology and two ways it has been put to use: biotechnology and the “Human Genome Project”. 24. What s
16、et Watson on the way to his future career? A. His promise to his father. B. A visit to Indiana University. C. His interest in observing birds. D. A conversation with Francis Crick. 25. When did Watson recognize the molecular structure of DNA? A. When he was at the University of Chicago. B. When he w
17、orked in a lab at Cambridge. C. When he was a Harvard professor. D. When he received his doctorate. 26. What did Watson do at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory? A. He wrote four papers with Francis Crick. B. He kept on researching genetics. C. He employed some famous scientists. D. He educated many gift
18、ed students. 27. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about? A. The importance of biotechnology. B. The development of human genes. C. The achievement of James Watson. D. The background of James Watson. C A team of scientists and cave experts stand at the entrance of Hang Son Doong the worlds
19、 largest cave. Hidden deep in the forest of central Vietnam, the cave was created millions of years ago when rock under the mountain was eroded (侵蚀) by river water. The weakened rock finally crashed, creating a large world now waiting to be explored. Hang Son Doong, which means “mountain river cave”
20、, was discovered by a local man named Ho Khanh in 1991, but it wasnt until 2009 that a group of British cavers explored it for the first time. The cavers had to stop after four kilometers because a great wall blocked their way. But a year later, they returned to climb past the wall and find out wher
21、e the cave ends. Inside, the team learns that in some parts, the cave is more than 180 meters high and spreads almost 90 meters wide. A whole New York City block complete with 40-story buildings could fit inside the cave. There are even clouds above the cave is so large that it has its own weather s
22、ystem! Deeper in the cave, the team members fight to keep their balance as they walk slowly through an underground river. Then they make their way through a field of huge rocks some the size of houses. The team reaches an area where the caves roof has fallen in, creating two impressive natural skyli
23、ghts. An explorer says, “Watch out for dinosaurs” as his partner walks into the light. In this dreamy place, prehistoric reptiles (爬行动物) seem likely to appear at any moment. Further inside, the team walks through a thick, muddy trench (沟渠). The teams final difficulty is its biggest challenge (挑战) th
24、ey climb up a 60-meter cliff. After a two-day climb, they finally see light at the end of the passage as they reach the caves exit. Satisfied with the journey to explore, map, and photograph the worlds largest cave, the team climbs out into the sunlight. They have become the first people to explore
25、the whole length of the cave. 28. The cave remained unknown until recently because the entrance was _. A. guarded by local people B. deep underground C. blocked by a wall D. hidden by trees 29. What causes clouds to form in the cave? A. The caves size. B. The caves depth. C. The caves shape. D. The
26、caves location. 30. What can be inferred about the cave? A. It used to house dinosaurs. B. It feels like a different world. C. It is separated by a huge rock. D. It has two man-made skylights. 31. What would be the best title for the text? A. A pioneer team B. The cave of secrets C. An impressive en
27、trance D. The world of prehistoric animals D Language and culture are connected to each other in so many ways: language names and explains important events and people. When the Fourth Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) ordered a lunch (so that he didnt have to leave the gaming tables) there was no word to
28、 refer to the bread-and-butter-encased food that has ever since borne his name. Another example is grog, a drink of rum (朗姆酒) mixed with water. The word was coined from the nickname of Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) Old Grog. The nickname came from the cloak (披风) of “grogram” which he habitually
29、wore, and it provided the word for watered-down rum which he gave to sailors. In Australia it has become the word for alcoholic (含酒精的) drink of any kind. Both sandwich and grog are known throughout the English-speaking world, and have been borrowed into other European languages sandwich into French,
30、 and grog into German. In Australia some rather more specialised foods go by the names of local heroes and heroines. The lamington owes its name to Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie, Second Baron of Lamington, who was governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901. He was well-known for hi
31、s concern for the treatment of local workers in northern Queensland. Another sweet, Peach Melba, was invented in 1892 or 1893 by the French cook Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to respect the Australian singer Nellie Melba. Some words have their origin in the sports world. The boxer La
32、rry Foley (1849-1917) stopped boxing at the age of 30, having developed a training school for young boxers. His name is probably the one behind the expression “give someone Larry Dooley”. Also a sporting hero was the footballer Roy Cazaly (1893-1963), who is the person in “Up There Cazaly”, used wel
33、l beyond football as an expression of encouragement. He became a great footballer by taking amazingly high marks for the St Kilda and South Melbourne clubs. 32. Whats the origin of the word “grog”? A. It was first used by Vernon. B. It was borrowed from German. C. It dates back to the late 18th cent
34、ury. D. It has some relationship with clothes. 33. Which of the following is related to an Australian singer? A. Sandwich. B. Grog. C. Lamington. D. Peach Melba. 34. What is the possible meaning of “give someone Larry Dooley”? A. Give up somebody. B. Encourage somebody. C. Give somebody a beating. D
35、. Teach somebody to fight. 35. What similarity do the words and expressions mentioned in the text share? A. They are difficult to understand. B. They come from peoples names. C. They have been used for centuries. D. They are mainly used in Australia. 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 10 分）分） 根据短文
36、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。 Here are five cooking habits that could be costing you important nutrients (营养物), causing you to overeat or even making you sick. Boiling vegetables A 2015 review showed that boiling vegetables resulted in a high loss of vitamin (维他命) C. 36 “If youre not drinkin
37、g a soup, youre missing out on nutrients,” says Nishta Saxena, a dietitian based in Toronto. Washing chicken While your favourite old cookbooks likely tell you to wash a chicken before cooking, this outdated advice is a safety risk. Cleaning meat in water may remove some of the bacteria (细菌), but it
38、s also likely to pass it around your kitchen. 37 And clean your hands after youve finished the cooking. Removing skins from fruits and vegetables “Large amounts of nutrients are found in the skins,” says Liz Powell, a dietitian from Vancouver. “Concern about chemical remains isnt a good enough reaso
39、n to do the removing. 38 ” Mixing everything A smoothie (a mixed drink) is a smart way to eat some greens. 39 Theyre often short of protein (蛋白质) and healthy fat. These things work together to keep us feeling full and satisfied. Without them, its not really a balanced meal. Powell suggests adding so
40、me foods which contain protein or having a piece of wholewheat (全麦的) bread on the side. Overdressing salads We think we can add anything to salads, and theyll still be a nutritious choice. But its just not true. If youre topping your bowl with dried strawberries and sweet cheese, youve easily added
41、30 grams of sugar to your so-called healthy lunch. 40 A. You should choose healthy produce for your family. B. But these kinds of drinks are likely to be unbalanced. C. To stay safe, dont wash the meat when preparing it. D. Cabbage, for example, loses about 33% of its vitamin C. E. Nuts are better c
42、hoices to improve the taste of your greens. F. The skins of potatoes contain more nutrients than its inside part. G. Washing your produce will remove some chemicals from the surface. 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 20 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分分，满分 30 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和
43、 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The snow trapped (困住) Jeremy R. Taylor, but taco sauce (卷饼酱) saved his life. It all began last Sunday when Taylor, along with his dog Ally, went to get gas for his 41 , according to the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office in Bend, Oregon. Taylor told the police his car got 42 i
44、n the snow. After some time, he then 43 and woke up on Monday to even 44 snow, unable to get out of the vehicle (车辆). He tried to 45 out on Monday, but the snow was too deep and made it 46 to go on foot so he and his dog 47 to the vehicle. Sunday had been the last day he was seen, the sheriffs offic
45、e said. By Wednesday, a 48 persons announcement was put out for Taylor, according to a report. Over the next few days 49 he was trapped in the snow, Taylor told the police he stayed 50 by “starting his car from time to time. He 51 some of the taco sauce he had as food”. It is not clear how he, or th
46、e dog, got 52 . Without drinking, a person can only 53 five days, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. On Friday, a skater called 911 saying they had 54 Taylor. The office soon sent a construction truck, which was able to 55 out Taylor and his dog. Taylor and his dog were
47、 found in 56 condition, the officers said, but they were just “hungry after being stuck in the 57 for five days”. They were later reunited with family and friends, who were very 58 about him. Taylor was 59 for the people who helped him and said that he would offer help when he finds people in 60 in
48、future. 41. A. truck B. car C. bus D. boat 42. A. broken B. stuck C. lost D. changed 43. A. fell asleep B. checked in C. cheered up D. settled down 44. A. colder B. lighter C. brighter D. more 45. A. put B. call C. break D. walk 46. A. difficult B. boring C. important D. possible 47. A. returned B.
49、pointed C. turned D. looked 48. A. learning B. working C. missing D. traveling 49. A. until B. after C. before D. unless 50. A. clean B. hot C. warm D. attractive 51. A. bought B. used C. made D. borrowed 52. A. house B. fire C. water D. time 53. A. choose B. drink C. breathe D. live 54. A. saved B.
50、 seen C. known D. paid 55. A. send B. dig C. pick D. carry 56. A. good B. certain C. true D. strange 57. A. earth B. wind C. sand D. snow 58. A. amused B. worried C. confused D. disappointed 59. A. proud B. happy C. thankful D. sorry 60. A. question B. charge C. disease D. trouble 第二节（共第二节（共 10 小题；每
