Module 6 The World’s Cultural Heritage

第一部分 聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）

第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）

聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A，B，C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。

1. What does the woman think of jogging?

A. She doesnt like it at all. B. She thinks jogging can help keep fit.

C. She thinks jogging is better than yoga.

2. How much did the man spend on his breakfast?

A. $1.5. B. $3.5. C. $15.

3. When will the meeting begin?

A. At 10:30. B. At 10:45. C. At 10:50.

4. What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?

A. John had been studying hard. B. John probably didnt study hard.

C. The woman was sorry to hear the news.

5. What will the woman tell the man?

A. Her companys name. B. Her new address. C. Her home number.

第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）

聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題。從題中所給的A，B，C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。

聽第6段材料，回答第6至8題。

6. What color does the boy like best?

A. Orange. B. Green. C. White.

7. Why does the girl like the orange best?

A. Its the color of nature. B. It represents growth. C. It can bring her success.

8. What is the girl?

A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A doctor.

聽第7段材料，回答第9至11題。

9. How many hours does Sue work on Wednesday?

A. 3 hours. B. 4 hours. C. 6 hours.

10. What does Sue do on the computer?

A. Playing games. B. Making programs. C. Surfing the Internet.

11. Which of the following is true?

A. Sue works 5 days a week. B. Sue is doing her masters degree.

C. Sue goes home at four oclock every day.

聽第8段材料，回答第12至14題。

12. What happened to the man?

A. He lost his job. B. He was given a holiday. C. His boss gave him sick leave.

13. How did the man feel about his bosss decision?

A. He didnt understand it. B. It was completely wrong. C. He understood it perfectly well.

14. What was the man not able to do?

A. To use a typewriter. B. To go to work late. C. To use a computer.

聽第9段材料，回答第15至17題。

15. Where are they going?

A. To a party. B. To a fashion show. C. To South Hill.

16. How are they going there?

A. By bike. B. By bus. C. On foot.

17. What will they do in the afternoon?

A. To go swimming. B. To go fishing. C. To go boating.

聽第10 段材料，回答第18至20題。

18. What was Harrisons dream?

A. Buying a house in England. B. Spending his life in England after retiring.

C. Settling down in the Mediterranean.

19. What is the weather like in the Mediterranean?

A. It often rains. B. It is bitterly cold. C. It is full of sunshine.

20. Why did Harrison leave England?

A. He had no friends there. B. He didnt like the food there.

C. He hated the weather there.

第二部分 英語知識運用（共兩節，滿分40分）

第一節 單項填空（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

從A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

21. Can you give me a hand? The box is heavy ＿＿＿ only by myself.

A. to carry B. carrying

C. carried D. carry

22. As we know, ＿＿＿ studying abroad can be hard, it can really improve your ability of dealing with things by yourself.

A. because B. if

C. while D. since

23. He has a good job and plenty of money. What ＿＿＿ does he want?

A. best B. better

C. more D. most

24. ＿＿＿ the big trees here are cut by people, it will take many years to have such big trees again.

A. Once B. Since

C. As D. Because

25. — Dont look down upon anyone. He must have his own advantage.

— You are right. Maybe ＿＿＿ others are weak, he is strong.

A. if B. when

C. though D. where

26. My sister has already set up a shop of her own ＿＿＿ she sells the goods of her own design.

A. from which B. in which

C. by which D. on which

27. I dont like him because he always doesnt feel sorry for what he did, ＿＿＿ he did something wrong.

A. in case B. even though

C. as if D. now that

28. — Mike, I know little about playing basketball. I wonder if you could teach me.

— ＿＿＿ . Just name the day.

A. Im glad B. With pleasure

C. Go ahead D. If you want it

29. I have an important meeting ＿＿＿ tomorrow afternoon, so I cant pick you up at the airport at that time.

A. attend B. to attend

C. attending D. attended

30. When the son suggested that they ＿＿＿ to park on Sunday, the expression on his father suggested that he ＿＿＿ with his son.

A. went; agreed B. go; agreed

C. go; agree D. went; agree

第二節 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

In a class I taught adults, and I gave the class homework. And it was to go to someone they love and tell them that they love them.

A few days later, I asked if someone wanted to 31 his experience in class. A man raised his hand.

He began, “Dennis, I was quite 32 with you last week when you gave us this homework. I didnt feel that I had anyone to say those words to. But as I drove home I suddenly realized that I knew 33 who I needed to say that to. Five years ago, my father and I had a serious 34 and we never solved it. We avoided seeing each other 35 we had to be at Christmas or other family 36 . So last Tuesday I decided I was going to tell my father I 37 him.”

“Its strange, but just making that 38 seemed to lift a heavy load off my chest. The next day, I was at my parents house 39 the doorbell. It was Dad who answered the door. I didnt 40 any time—I took one step in the door and said, ‘Dad, I just 41 over to tell you that I love you. Before my eyes his face softened, the wrinkles 42 to disappear and he began to cry. He 43 and hugged me and said, ‘I love you, too, son. It was such a precious moment. But thats not even my 44 . Two days after that visit, my dad, who had a heart attack and 45 up in hospital, unconscious. I dont know if hell 46 it.”

“So my message to all of you in this class is this: Dont 47 , if you know something needs to be done. 48 I had waited and not told my dad— 49 I will never get the chance again! Take 50 to do what you need to do and do it now!”

31. A. show B. gain C. enjoy D. share

32. A. satisfied B. angry C. curious D. pleased

33. A. exactly B. mostly C. almost D. nearly

34. A. mistake B. disagreement C. discussion D. fight

35. A. if B. but C. unless D. though

36. A. affairs B. gatherings C. festivals D. customs

37. A. thank B. appreciate C. love D. respect

38. A. decision B. choice C. discovery D. effort

39. A. knocking B. answering C. using D. ringing

40. A. waste B. take C. save D. have

41. A. go B. run C. come D. get

42. A. began B. seemed C. needed D. prepared

43. A. reached B. jumped C. turned D. wiped

44. A. key B. mind C. point D. purpose

45. A. ended B. closed C. stayed D. broke

46. A. succeed D. take C. pass D. make

47. A. expect B. ask C. stop D. wait

48. A. Even if B. What if C. Only if D. If only

49. A. generally B. surely C. maybe D. still

50. A. determination B. patience C. skill D. time

第三部分 閱讀理解（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

A

The weather affects all of us in some way. For several years, researchers have been studying groups of people who become depressed when the seasons change. These people suffer from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Some people have a very slight form, which does not disturb their life too much. Other people have a serious form, and they are not able to function well when the seasons change.

Millions of people have SAD in some form. It affects about four times as many women as men, usually adults between the ages of twenty and forty years old. However, even school children can be affected by SAD. There are more cases of SAD among people who live in countries with a colder climate.

The most common form of SAD occurs in winter, when the days get shorter. The reason is that there is not as much bright sunlight in winter. Changes in seasons and weather cause chemical reactions in the brain that can affect our acts and feelings. For example, in winter, some people feel tired all the time and less interested in social activities. Others tend to overeat and gain weight. Difficulty with attention and work is also typical symptom. People with warm and pleasant winter blues probably dont need medical treatment. A long walk in the middle of the day usually helps and so do bright lights in the home and office. Special lights that provide man-made sunlight can be bought and are also helpful.

Although it is less common, some people suffer from summer seasonal disorder. It is thought that strong heat and humidity cause the problems. Symptoms include nervousness, sleeplessness, loss of the appetite and weight, and a lack of energy. There are not many ways to treat summer depression except for staying in an air-conditioned room.

51. Who is most likely to suffer from SAD according to the text?

A. A 45-year-old man. B. An 18-year-old girl.

C. A 12-year-old school boy. D. A 29-year-old women.

52. The common form of SAD happens in winter because theres ＿＿＿ .

A. less sunlight B. more snow

C. lower temperature D. shorter night-time

53. The similar symptom of both winter and summer SAD is ＿＿＿ .

A. tiredness B. loss of weight

C. getting angry easily D. a lack of sleep

54. The best title for this passage should be ＿＿＿ .

A. Winter and Summer B. Weather and Its Effect

C. Knowing about SAD D. Problems with Seasons

B

BUKHANNON, West Virginia—Two rescue teams slowly moved along a two-mile path on Monday night to the site of a coal mine explosion that trapped 13 miners, who had not been heard from since the early morning accident.

Meanwhile, at a nearby church, more than 250 family members and friends gathered, waiting for updates（最新消息）on the rescuers progress.

The miners were trapped at about 6:30 am and many families werent informed of the accident until about 10 am—more than three hours after it happened. “Its very upsetting, but youve got to be patient, I guess,” said John Helms, whose brother, Terry, was trapped in the mine.

The trapped miners were about 260 feet underground and about 10,000 feet from the Sago Mines entrance, said Roger Nicholson, general counsel from International Coal Group.

At a late night news conference, Nicholson said one team had advanced about 4,800 feet in the four hours since entering the mine just before 6 pm. Another team entered the mine about 30 minutes later.

He said the crew was very experienced, with some members having worked underground for 30 to 35 years. The miners were equipped with about one hour of breathable oxygen each. The company has not released the names of the miners.

The teams test the air about every 500 feet, and have to disconnect the power to the phones they use to communicate with the surface before doing that. “We dont want to be energizing anything if its in an atmosphere with burnable gases,” Kips said. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known. High levels of carbon monoxide（一氧化碳）were detected shortly after the explosion, which delayed rescue efforts, but those levels have since subsided（減退）, authorities said.

55. Why did two rescue teams were sent out on Monday night?

A. To examine the mine. B. To stop further explosion.

C. To save the 13 miners trapped underground. D. To find out why the accident happened.

56. If the first team advanced at an average speed, how many feet could they dig per hour?

A. 1,000. B. 2,400.

C. 1,200. D. 4,800.

57. Why was rescue efforts delayed according to the last paragraph?

A. The miners could save themselves by using breathable oxygen.

B. The explosion produced large amounts of carbon monoxide.

C. The communication with the trapped miners was cut off.

D. The cause of the explosion was remain unknown.

58. The passage may probably be seen ＿＿＿ .

A. in a magazine. B. in a newspaper.

C. in a science book. D. on an advertisement.

C

The Times of London has started an important new service—e-paper. Its quite different from the online service at present, but exactly the same as the printed newspaper in Britain. The News, Sport, Business section, T2, the Game (even Monday), the Business Ads, and even the Crossword are all laid out just as in the paper. Its the actual paper without the paper. To try in a free way, click the button below.

Now you can have The Times newspaper as it is printed from 5 am GMT on the day when its open to the public. For the first time, wherever you are outside the UK, you can get todays newspaper on your computer per day.

In addition to the new e-paper, subscribing（訂閱）to The Times Online gives you the complete Newspaper Headline List, as well as a full chance to enter The Times Online website and all related online services.

Your subscription now includes:

The newest e-paper every day

The Times Online website and services

The Newspaper Headline List

You can pay in any one of the following ways:

One of monthly plan: ￡7.50

Monthly payment plan: ￡6.50 per month

Seasonal payment plan: ￡19.2 per season

Yearly payment plan: ￡75.00 per year

59. Where can people find the paper introduced in the text?

A. In a publishing house. B. On TV.

C. On a computer. D. On an ad board.

60. Which of the following is true about e-paper?

A. It gives us information without being printed.

B. It is quite different from the printed newspaper in Britain.

C. It mainly offers us information about business news.

D. It shows us information that cannot be found in other newspapers.

61. The cheapest way of paying for The Times Online should be ＿＿＿ .

A. one of monthly plan B. monthly payment plan

C. yearly payment plan D. seasonal payment plan

D

Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to link the brain with computers. Brain?computer interface (BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.

Recently, two researchers, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, demonstrated（展示）a small robotic wheelchair directed by a persons thoughts.

In the laboratory, Tavella operated the wheelchair just by thinking about moving his left or right hand. He could even talk as he watched the vehicle and guided it with his thoughts.

“Our brain has billions of nerve cells. These send signals through the spinal cord（脊髓）to the muscles to give us the ability to move. But spinal cord injuries or other conditions can prevent these weak electrical signals from reaching the muscles,” Tavella says. “Our system allows disabled people to communicate with external world and also to control devices.”

The researchers designed a special cap for the user. This head cover picks up the signals from the scalp（頭皮）and sends them to a computer. The computer interprets the signals and commands the motorized wheelchair. The wheelchair also has two cameras that identify objects in its path. They help the computer react to commands from the brain.

Professor Millan, the team leader, says scientists keep improving the computer software that interprets brain signals and turns them into simple commands. “The practical possibilities that BCI technology offers to disabled people can be grouped in two categories: communication, and controlling devices. One example is this wheelchair.”

He says his team has set two goals. One is testing with real patients, so as to prove that this is a technology they can benefit from. And the other is to guarantee that they can use the technology over long periods of time.

62. How did Tavella operate the wheelchair in the laboratory?

A. By moving his hand. B. By using his mind.

C. By controlling his muscles. D. By talking to the machine.

63. Which of the following shows the path of the signals?

A. scalp→computer→wheelchair→cap B. wheelchair→cap→scalp→computer

C. scalp→cap→computer→wheelchair D. cap→wheelchair→scalp→computer

64. The team will test with real patients to ＿＿＿ .

A. make profits from them B. prove the technology useful to them

C. make them live longer D. learn about their physical condition

65. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A. Switzerland, the BCI Research Center B. BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled

C. New Findings about How the Human Brain Works D. Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Injuries

第四部分 寫作（共三節，滿分50分）

第一節 閱讀表達（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）

閱讀下面短文并按照題目要求用英語回答問題（請注意每題詞數要求）。

It was the first snow of winter—an exciting day for every child but not for most teachers. Up until now, I had been able to dress myself for the break time, but today I would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher, had been through first snow days many times in her long career, but I think she may still remember this one.

I managed to get into my wool snow pants. But I struggled with my jacket because it didnt fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and matching scarf were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots. In her calm, motherly voice she said, “By the end of winter, you will be able to put on your own boots.” I didnt realize at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence.

I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected the adult to do all the work. After much twisting and pushing, she managed to get first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too.

I said, “Theyre on the wrong feet.” With the grace that only experience can bring, she struggled to get the boots off and went through the joyless task of putting them on again. Then I said, “These arent my boots, you know.” As she pulled the unpleasant boots from my feet, she still managed to look both helpful and interested. Once they were off, I said, “They are my brothers boots. My mother makes me wear them, and I hate them!” Somehow, from long years of practice, she managed to act as though I wasnt an annoying little girl. She pushed and pushed, less gently this time, and the boots were returned to their proper place on my feet. With a great sigh of relief, seeing the end of her struggle with me, she asked, “Now, where are your gloves?

I looked into her eyes and said, “I didnt want to lose them, so I put them into the toes of my boots.”

66. According to the passage, what did the author get from her brother? (within 5 words)

67. Why does the author say Miss Finlayson would remember that first snow day? (within 10 words)

68. How did the author like her brothers boots? (within 3 words)

69. What was Miss Finlaysons attitude toward the author in the end? (within 8 words)

70. Where were the authors gloves according to the passage? (within 8 words)

第二節 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）

下文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下畫一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。

One Sunday morning, a good many of travelers were watching a monkey play in its cage, next to which, in another cage was a parrot. The parrot was covered with color feathers. It said that the bird had never spoken since many years before. Later, anything unpleasant happened. A boy, no more than four year old, began to throw banana peels at a poor monkey. People turned to look at the childs mother and become angry—she laughed cold-heartedly! “Shame!” A clear cry suddenly broke out. And to everyones surprise it was the parrot! All laughed besides the young mother.

第三節 書面表達（滿分25分）

某天，你班班長提出要在周三進行半小時的“用英語，講故事”活動。對于活動是否可在周三進行，同學們意見不一，因此展開一次班會進行討論。請你根據以上情況寫一篇英文發言稿，在班上交流。內容包括以下要點：

1. 同意及其理由；

2. 反對及其理由；

3. 你自己的觀點；

4. 你的具體建議。

注意：

1. 詞數：120左右；

2. 開頭已給出，不計入總詞數。

Dear fellow students,

Our monitor suggests that we spend half an hour telling English stories on Wednesday.