Module9 Units3—4綜合練習

一、單項填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）

1. It might have saved me some trouble the schedule.

A. did I knowB. have I known

C. do I knowD. had I known

2. Expanding populations and steadily improving communications brought more trade and contact， but also more between social groups.

A. cooperationB. friction

C. liberationD. distribution

3. The wedding dress of the Princess is noble and elegant. is the beauty of this style that it will be popular with young women.

A. SuchB. It

C. WhatD. That

4. —What a large sum of money！ Is it intended for me？

—Yes， boy. If you get full marks in the game， youll have that.

A. more than twice than

B. more than twice as much as

C. twice as much than

D. as much twice as

5. —Did you stay at the party until the very end last night？

—No. I left as early as was with politeness.

A. contentB. consistent

C. patientD. permanent

6. Schools should be lively places where individuals are supposed to to their greatest potential.

A. accelerateB. improve

C. performD. develop

7. It we had stayed together for a couple of weeks I found we had a lot in common.

A. was until； whenB. was until； that

C. wasnt until； whenD. wasnt until； that

8. American college students are increasingly with credit card debt and the consequences can be rather serious.

A. boostedB. burdened

C. dischargedD. dominated

9. The country has just gone through five years of economic depression and itll be a long time everything returns to normal.

A. beforeB. since

C. untilD. when

10. There were around 80 students in our class then， a girl from a faraway mountain village worked hardest.

A. whenB. where

C. of whomD. in which

11. Everybody can get rid of his bad habits and form good ones. it takes is courage and commitment.

A. WhatB. That

C. WhereD. How

12. A man with a bleeding hand hurried in and asked， “Is there a hospital around I can get some medicine for my wounded hand？”

A. thatB. which

C. whereD. what

13. Everyone knows that is dangerous to play with fire， but is difficult is to prevent children from playing with fire.

A. it； itB. what； what

C. it； whatD. what； it

14. She was so angry and spoke so fast that none of us understood he said meant.

A. thatB. what

C. that thatD. what what

15. —I cant believe you took my phone！ Give it back！

—！ It was Tony.

A. You are killing the fatted calf

B. You are barking at the wrong tree

C. You are the pot calling kettle black

D. You are making a mountain out of a molehill

二、完形填空（共20小題；每小題1分，滿分20分）

The professors house，big and untidy，stood alone at one end of a huge garden.The place was totally uncared for， quite 16 and overgrown with all sorts of useless things. I 17 my way through bushes and tall weeds to the front door and rang the bell.

I was glad that I had found him. In twenty minutes he 18 me right on all the 19 that had puzzled me. I was on the 20 of leaving when I looked out of his study window and said， “Youre very fond of gardening， I see.”

“No， Im not，” he said. “21， I love this garden， though. Its 22 I always wanted it to be. I never touch it at all.”

“It could be made lovely. It 23 a pity to let all this ground go to waste. But perhaps you dont 24 that way？” said I.

“I dont. I lived here when I was a child， and I had 25 of gardening then. It was my fathers hobby，you see. Unfortunately， he wasnt 26 enough to do it himself. My brother and I did all of it between us year after year. There was one right way and many wrong ways. Each blade （葉片） of grass was an enemy to be 27 by hand， not just cut off. Ive spent a good part of life at work here.”

“I see. You took a dislike to it， and now youre getting even！”

“I dislike it. Then， of course， I didnt understand the 28 it had. It used to 29 me. It appeared in my dreams—a mistake here， something not quite straight here， the enemy showing its head in a place I was 30 to have cleaned. The work was too much. It seemed endless. The size of the place was itself a fight to a boy.”

“And now its yours，youre just letting it go to...”

“31？” he said. “No，I dont agree with that. This garden and I are now the best friends. I like 32 it grow 33 its own way. I make no demands on it. I never disturb it， and it never disturbs me. It has 34 at last， and so have I.”

“But the path is over grown. Its inconvenient for you，isnt it？”

“Thats part of my 35，” he laughed. “You can go out the back way. The weeds are shorter there because they dont get the sun.”

16. A. wild B. crazy

C. large D. nice

17. A. lostB. felt

C. tookD. made

18. A. let B. put

C. taughtD. explained

19. A. gardening B. plants

C. problems D. solution

20. A. time B. point

C. permission D. request

21. A. Even if B. So

C. As though D. Even so

22. A. as B. where

C. why D. whether

23. A. seems B. is

C. proves D. sounds

24. A. recognizeB. sense

C. see D. know

25. A. fond B. short

C. free D. enough

26. A. interestedB. fit

C. content D. demanding

27. A. fought against B. cleared up

C. rooted out D. cut down

28. A. effect B. reason

C. cause D. result

29. A. astonish B. shock

C. worry D. disappoint

30. A. thought B. supposed

C. ordered D. expected

31. A. SellB. Develop

C. RuinD.Grow

32. A. noticing B. attending

C. watering D. watching

33. A. on B. in

C. with D. of

34. A. freedom B. time

C. sunlight D. space

35. A. life B. pleasure

C. job D. research

三、閱讀理解（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30）

A

Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellitebased systems provide turnbyturn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But， they can also cause a lot of problems， send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times， the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often， says Barry Brown， an expert in humancomputer interaction， it is a combination of the two.

We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype （網絡電話軟件）， he told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPSequipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown， “And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And， then it wasnt until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again， the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in garbage out’”.

Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But， he says， what makes the problem worse has to do with some of the shortcomings， or failures， of GPS equipment. Barry Brown， “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn， sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that its going to the wrong place.”

Barry Brown once worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on driving by placing cameras in peoples cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal， Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS”. It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated， incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.

Barry Brown says， “To make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers， passengers and GPS systems work together.”

36. In Paragraph 2， Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to .

A. build up his own reputation

B. laugh at his stupid friend

C. prove the GPS system is only garbage

D. describe an example of human error

37. What is the disadvantage of small screens in GPS equipment according to the text？

A. They just provide the next turn.

B. They are harmful to eyes.

C. They make drivers tired easily.

D. They often break down suddenly.

38. With which of the following statements would Barry Brown most likely agree？

A. GPS units are to blame for most GPS service failures.

B. We should introduce higher standards for the driving license.

C. Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.

D. Drivers， GPS systems and passengers should unite to improve GPS systems.

39. What would be the best title for the text？

A. Driving with GPS can be difficult.

B. Driving confusions can be caused by small screens.

C. Driving without GPS should be much more convenient.

D. GPS equipment in driving： to be deserted or improved？

B

Wikipedia is a freeaccess， free content Internet encyclopedia （百科全書）， supported and hosted by the nonprofit Wikipedia Foundation. Wikipedia is ranked among the ten most popular websites and is considered the Internets largest and most popular general reference book. Now， Wikipedia is becoming Wookiepedia as scientists hope the informative website will help us reach out to intelligent life forms. So aliens can learn about the human race.

Astronomers would like to beam （播送） the entire contents of Wikipedia into space in the hope of contacting aliens. They want to send messages to hundreds of star systems and planets 20 light years away using radio telescopes. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute， in California， wants to use powerful radio telescopes to try to reach Chewbacca and his mates in a galaxy （銀河系） far away.

The plans will be discussed by astronomers at the weekend as some scientists fear the reply from ET might not turn out to be friendly. Institute scientist David Black said， “One question is if there are dangerous creatures we might be drawing their attention to ourselves. Another is if we go ahead， what message should be sent？ There could be many civilizations out there， but if they are all listening and no one is broadcasting or responding， then nothing will happen.”

Professor Stephen Hawking， who has warned that intelligent aliens probably exist and we should keep a safe distance from them， is among those. “If aliens visit us， the outcome would be much as when Columbus landed in America which didnt turn out well for the Native Americans，” he said.

Signals from Earths radio and TV broadcasts have been heading out in space for some 60 years reaching around 5，000 stars.

40. What does the underlined word those in the fourth paragraph refer to？

A. Aliens from space.

B. Astronomers sending signals.

C. Scientists for the plans.

D. Scientists against the plans.

41. What has Prof. Stephen Hawking warned？

A. Intelligent aliens would probably land in America.

B. The plans will be in vain and nothing will happen.

C. None of the civilizations would reply.

D. Aliens would bring disasters to the human race.

42. Which can be the best title？

A. Wikipedia， the most popular website

B. Wikipedia to be beamed into space

C. Wikipedia， aliens best friend

D. Wikipedia to result in a disaster

C

We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom， symbolizing an end as well as a beginning， signifying renewal as well as change for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears （ancestors） prescribed nearly a century and threequarters ago.

The world is very different now， for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe， the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs （繼承人） of that first revolution.

Let the word go forth from this time and place， to friend and foe （enemy） alike， that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans born in this century， tempered by war， disciplined by a hard and bitter peace， proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace， proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace， proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed， and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.

Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill that we shall pay any price， bear any burden， meet any hardship， support any friend， oppose any foe， to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge （promise solemny） and more.

In the long history of the world， only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility. I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy， the faith， the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

And so， my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you； ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world ask not what America will do for you， but what together we can do for the Freedom of Man.

Finally， whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world， ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward， with history the final judge of our deeds， let us go forth to lead the land we love， asking His blessing and His help， but knowing that here on earth Gods work must truly be our own.

43. What should friends and foes know？

A. That the United States is powerful.

B. That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.

C. That the United States is governed by liberals.

D. The rights of man come from the hand of God.

44. What is Kennedys promise to the world？

A. To support liberty.

B. To abolish all forms of human poverty.

C. To visit each country at least once.

D. To support and friend.

45. What should citizens of the world ask of America？

A. How America can help them.

B. If America plans to invade their country.

C. What they can do for freedom.

D. What they can do for America.

46. Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage？

A. Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.

B. We should remember we are the first revolution.

C. Our nation has always been committed to human rights.

D. We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.

D

How fit are your teeth？ Are you lazy about brushing them？ Never fear： An inventor is on the case. An electric toothbrush senses how long and how well you brush， and it lets you track your performance on your phone.

The Kolibree toothbrush was exhibited at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. It senses how it is moved and can send the information to an Android phone or iPhone via a Bluetooth wireless connection.

The toothbrush will be able to teach you to brush right （dont forget the insides of the teeth?。?and make sure youre brushing long enough. “Its kind of like having a dentist actually watch your brushing on a daytoday basis，” says Thomas Serval， the French inventor.

The toothbrush will also be able to talk to other applications on your phone， so developers could， for instance， create a game controlled by your toothbrush. You could score points for beating monsters among your teeth. “We try to make it smart but also fun，” Serval says.

Serval says he was inspired by his experience as a father. He would come home from work and ask his kids if they had brushed their teeth. They said “yes，” but Serval would find their toothbrush heads dry. He decided he needed a brush that really told him how well his children brushed.

The company says the Kolibree will go on sale this summer， for D|S99 to D|S199， depending on features. The U. S. is the first target market.

Serval says that one day， itll be possible to replace the brush on the handle with a brushing unit that also has a camera.The camera can even examine holes in your teeth while you brush.

47. Which is one of the features of the Kolibree toothbrush？

A. It can track users school performance.

B. It can sense how users brush their teeth.

C. It can detect users fear of seeing a dentist.

D. It can help users find their phones.

48. What can we learn from Servals words in Paragraph 3？

A. You will find it enjoyable to see a dentist.

B. You should see your dentist on a daytoday basis.

C. Youd like a dentist to watch you brush your teeth every day.

D. You can brush with the Kolibree as if guided by a dentist.

49. Which of the following might make the Kolibree toothbrush fun？

A. It can be used to play mobile phone games.

B. It can be used to update mobile phones.

C. It can send messages to other users.

D. It can talk to its developers.

50. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about？

A. How Serval found out his kids lied to him.

B. Why Serval thought brushing teeth was necessary.

C. What inspired Serval to invent the toothbrush.

D. How Serval taught his kids to brush their teeth.

四、任務型閱讀 （共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

請認真閱讀下列短文，并根據所讀內容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一個最恰當的單詞。

注意： 每個空格只填1個單詞。

When you feel disappointed， you should know it is natural and normal， and everyone will experience it to some extent in their life. Sometimes life deals us a difficult hand， and events and trials arise that we have no control over. Other times it is our own actions themselves that cause our trials. Regardless of the nature of our trials， disappointment is part of lifes journey and how we deal with it will largely determine the quality of our life. Here are some steps to help us to make our journey more enjoyable.

Firstly， redefine our rules. It is assumed that everyone has an internal “rule” in their mind. If our internal rules are too perfect， then they will discourage us greatly. For example， if we have a rule that says we need to be perfect， it is likely that we will spend a large amount of time feeling sad and disappointed. So when we feel disappointed， it is wise to review and redefine our rules. Want an example of an encouraging rule？ Try this one： I am happy and I am successful since I have made my greatest efforts.

Secondly， remind ourselves now and then of the reasons why we are seeking the very goal. As a matter of fact， there are many cases where we have forgotten our original purposes along the way. So it is of great help to remember the reasons why we are committed to a path in the first place when we feel down. By revisiting those reasons， we will likely renew our commitment and not get hung up on the disappointment of the moment.

Thirdly， think about our larger vision and recommit to it. Disappointment is merely a setback on what will eventually be a great and inspiring journey. So when we have those momentary setbacks， it is helpful to think about our larger vision and recommit to it. In our larger vision， therefore， a disappointment is a very valuable experience， which serves as a good educator and makes us more able to meet the challenges of the future.

Finally， reset and have a new start. Resetting and starting anew prevents us from abandoning ourselves to selfpity and forces us to get up and move forward. Dont live in the past. Take what the past has taught us and keep moving. Wake up the very next day as if our whole life is ahead of us and we have the chance to start fresh. Nothing that happened in the past can stop us from creating the life that we have always desired or from accomplishing the goals that we are seeking.

TitleLearning to deal with disappointment

IntroductionDisappointment exists （51） and normally in our life and learning to deal with it is part of a fulfilling life.

Causes of disappointmentEvents and trials in life are sometimes beyond our （52） .

Our trials are sometimes （53） by our own actions.

（54） to dealing with disappointment

Redefine our rulesWhen redefining our rules， we are supposed to （55） discouraging ones with encouraging ones.

（56） our whysBeing （57） often of our whys helps us renew our commitment and get over the disappointment.

Recommit to our visionExperiencing disappointments prepares us to be （58） of meeting the challenges of the future.

Reset and start anewInstead of living in the past， we take what we have （59） from the past and move forward.

ConclusionDealing with disappointment effectively can improve the （60） of our life and make our life journey enjoyable.

五、書面表達（滿分25分）

To many people even the word “work” sounds unpleasant，not necessarily because they are lazy. The same man， who dislikes his job in the factory or even in the office， may work hard at the weekend， painting the house or digging the garden.

What is the reason， then？ In most cases， it is because these people simply do not enjoy the job they are doing. It does not give them any real satisfaction. It may be quite easy， like making up wooden boxes， but it is very boring. Very often they are doing a job which is just a small part of a much larger one， such as attaching a door handle to a car. But the part they play in actually making the car is so small that they can never say： I have made something！

Yet in modern society somebody has to do ordinary jobs such as cleaning streets because this is the way society is organized. No matter how ordinary a job is， it plays a part in society and therefore deserves our due respect. Society cannot function a single day without the “dull and boring” jobs.

[寫作內容]

1. 以約30個詞概括上文的主要內容。

2. 以約120個詞談談你對平凡工作的想法，內容包括：

（1） 描述清潔工工作的艱辛。

（2） 假如沒有清潔工，環境會變得如何？

（3） 你對平凡工作者的看法。

[寫作要求]

1. 作文中可以使用親身經歷或虛構的故事，也可以參照閱讀材料的內容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。

2. 作文中不能出現真實姓名和學校名稱。

參考答案

一、1—5 DBABB6—10 DDBAC11—15 ACCDB

二、16—20 ADBCB21—25 DAACD

26—30 BCACB31—35 CDBAB

三、36—39 DADA40—42 DDB43—46 BACB47—50 BDAC

四、51. naturally52. control53. caused54. Approaches / Solutions55. replace

56. Remember / Revisit / Recall57. reminded58. capable59. learned / learnt60. quality

五、One possible version：

Nowadays， many people dislike their jobs theyre doing because theyre ordinary and boring. However， such common jobs play an important role in our modern society. Undoubtedly， they deserves to be respected.

There is no doubt that keeping the streets clean is a hard job. Street cleaners have to work outdoors every day from early morning till late night in spite of any bad weather and low pay. To be honest， if there were no cleaners to serve us， things would become worse and worse. Piles and piles of rubbish would be seen in the streets. Worse still， polluted water would flow and even drown the roads and streets， which develops the spread of diseases， seriously influencing peoples life and health. So we cant imagine how terrible our life would be without cleaners.

As far as Im concerned， cleaners play an important role in our modern society， and its their effort and devotion that makes the whole world in harmony / harmonious， although they are doing a small， ordinary but boring job. No doubt， they should not be looked down upon but respected.

（作者：毛春霞，泰州市第三高級中學）