Module 2 Fantasy Literature

（滿分150分;時間120分鐘）

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. Where does the man want to go？

A. Chicago. B. Denver. C. Phoenix.

2. How much does the man need to pay in all？

A. 90 yuan. B. 60 yuan. C. 30 yuan.

3. What can we learn about the woman？

A. She is very lazy. B. She is often late. C. She doesnt like her job.

4. What do the speakers have in common？

A. Both like seeing movies. B. Both like reading. C. Both like going to concerts.

5. How long does the man spend on the bicycle machine？

A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 40 minutes.

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7題。

6. When will Mrs Black see the doctor？

A. Next Monday. B. Next Thursday. C. Next Friday.

7. What does the woman want the man to do？

A. Go to see Dr Smith this Friday.

B. Call his mother as soon as possible.

C. Ask his mother to call Dr Smiths office.

聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。

8. Where is the woman probably from？

A. China. B. America. C. Japan.

9. What makes the woman a little bit uncomfortable？

A. Chinese food. B. The weather. C. Her room.

10. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers？

A. Customer and waiter. B. Friends. C. Father and daughter.

聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。

11. Why does the man like planting trees？

A. It is a well-paid job.? B. He doesnt have to work long hours. C. He likes the fresh air outside.

12. What doesnt the man want to be？

A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.

13. What does the woman think of the mans dream work in the future？

A. Dangerous. B. Well-paid. C. Hard.

聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。

14. How did the woman learn about the mans performance？

A. By watching TV.? ? B. By listening to the radio. C. By reading the newspaper.

15. What do people think of the mans performance？

A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Hard to understand.

16. What can we learn about the man？

A. He is disabled. B. He is very poor. C. He travels a lot.

17. What is the man planning to do？

A. Improve his playing skill.

B. Donate money to disabled children.

C. Run a music school for disabled children.

聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。

18. Who have to pay the most at a four-year public college？

A. Students from “in state”. B. International students. C. Students from other states.

19. How much should a student pay a year to study in a private college？

A. $12，000. B. $26，000. C. $30，000.

20. What kind of college costs the least？

A. A private college. B. A four-year public college. C. A community college.

第二部分? 閱讀理解（共兩節，滿分40分）

第一節 （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A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

A

Teen Creative Writing Residency （住校培訓） at Atlantic Center for the Arts

Join other teens for a ten-day writing residency with Master Writers at the world famous Atlantic Center for the Arts.

The Residency

The Teen Creative Writing Residency is a summer writing residency that offers 9th―12th grade teens writing workshops and mentorship （輔導） by distinguished authors in poetry， fiction， and nonfiction. The Teen Creative Writing Residency will be held at Atlantic Center from July 13 through July 26， offering 21 teens from around the country a special opportunity to expand the power of their individual voices through writing workshops with Master Writers.

Residency Schedule

Teen writers will join three Master Writers-in-Residence， one in each of the following genres （類型）―poetry， fiction， and nonfiction. The mentorship with the Master Writers-in-Residence will be the focus， but the chance to have conversations with the other Visiting Writers and participating Teen Writers will be valuable.

Classes meet Monday―Friday for two hours of workshops. Teen writers will have the opportunity to focus on one genre， while also exploring the other forms of literature through workshops and conversation.

Admission （加入）

The selection process for the unique literary residency opportunity will be competitive. Atlantic Center receives the applications， and the judges evaluate writing samples. As class sizes are kept small to provide the highest quality instruction， not all qualified writers may be accepted.

Applications should include the following：

One： Cover Letter—Your name， address， age， phone number（s）

Two： Writing Sample—3 pages： Your writing sample should be in your preferred form of literature.

21. Whom is the writing residency held for？

A. Teens all over the country. B. Teens all over the world.

C. Authors of literature. D. Visiting Writers.

22. What does a Master Writer-in-Residence teach？

A. Writing and reading. B. Writing and speaking.

C. All of the three literature forms. D. One of the three literature forms.

23. What are the writing samples used for？

A. Choosing winners in the writing competitions. B. Judging whether the applicants can be accepted.

C. Judging what form of literature the teens like best. D. Selecting teen writers for the writing competitions.

B

Celeste Ng， a new writer， has gained recognition for her first novel， Everything I Never Told You.

Ngs parents came from Hong Kong， China in the 1960s. Ng was born in America and grew up in Pittsburgh， Pennsylvania， and Shaker Heights， Ohio， in a family of scientists. Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan， where she won the Hopwood Award.

Although her novel is not about race， the characters are Asian. The main character is Lydia， a teenage girl， who is the favorite of three children born to a white mother and a Chinese-American father. The story is about Lydias disappearance， and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds. The whole family deals with sorrow， regret， and exposed （暴露的） secrets as they search for their lost daughter.

Though the characters in this story are Asian， Ng says she didnt really want to include Asian characters. She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life. Because she grew up in America and doesnt speak Chinese， she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters in the book.

The book has taken off， especially on Amazon， where it won the Editors Pick for No. 1 Best Book of the Year in 2014. Ng is still getting used to the attention， saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book. With so many readers， its safe to say this is a book you should read. But if youre looking for a simple mystery， this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless youre prepared to cry.

24. What does the novel Everything I Never Told You mainly talk about？

A. A family with a missing child. B. The ways to get rid of regret.

C. The secret of the American world. D. The life of teenagers in America.

25. Which of the following is TRUE about Celeste Ng？

A. She wanted to help the Asian people. B. She wrote about Asian characters.

C. She was born in Hong Kong. D. She wrote real people in her life.

26. What can we learn about the book from the last paragraph？

A. Its about race. B. Its moving. C. Its mysterious. D. It has a surprising ending.

27. What is the text mainly about？

A. Celeste Ng and her family. B. The awards Celeste Ng won.

C. Celeste Ngs learning experience. D. Celeste Ng and her best-known novel.

C

Have you come across much western childrens literature？

Most English-speaking children grow up with the same delightful set of fictional characters. The Winnie the Pooh stories involve a strange selections of animals such as a kangaroo， a pig， a donkey， a tiger， an owl and a bear， who live together in a wood， leading fairy ordinary lives. Far more exciting and dangerous events take place in The Wind in the Willows， the story of the foolish Mr Toad and all his adventures.

Talking animals is also the main characters in The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories. In the latter we find lots of imaginative explanations as to why the world is like what it is.

Far more laughter comes from Roald Dahis Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Whillie Wonka is the perfect adult in the eyes of children with all his clever ideas and endless supply of sweets. Also much loved is Bilbo Baggins， the funny little hobbit （霍比特人）， who ends up having adventures with wolves and dragons. Of course， the stories go on in the much more serious The Lord of the Rings， better read a few years later. A new star in the world of magic and childrens fiction is Harry Potter， the schoolboy who learns spells （魔法） rather than maths. Adventure books remain popular， too. Although well over a century old now， Treasure Island is still an enthralling story with young Jim Hawkins dealing with secret maps and pirates （海盜）. Such books make childhood a time of wonder and imagination.

28. What animals are mentioned as characters in the Winnie the Pooh stories？

a. A pig.b. A bear.c. A rabbit. ? ?d. A kangaroo.

A. a， b， c B. a， b， d C. a， c， d D. b， c， d

29. In which book would you expect to find the chapter “How the tiger got his stripes”？

A. Just So Stories. B. Treasure Island.

C. The Lord of the Rings. D. The Wind in the Willows.

30. Why is Whilie Wonka thought to be perfect in the eyes of children？

A. He is good at both spells and maths. B. He deals with secret maps and pirates.

C. He has lots of clever ideas and sweets. D. He has adventures with wolves and dragons.

31. What does the underlined word “enthralling” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean？

A. Disappointing. B. Frightening. C. Interesting. D. Confusing.

D

When we say older people shrink （縮小）， we dont mean they become tiny enough to fit in your pocket！ We just mean that its common for older people to become a little shorter over time. This kind of shrinking cant be stopped， although people can slow this process. But why does shrinking happen at all？

Because of gravity， cushions between the bones in the backbone get compressed， which makes a person lose a little height and become shorter.

Another reason why some older people shrink is because of osteoporosis （骨質疏松）. Osteoporosis occurs when bone is broken down and not enough new bone material is made. Over time， bone is said to be lost. Bones become smaller and weaker and can easily break if someone with osteoporosis is injured.

Older people—especially women， who generally have smaller and lighter bones to begin with—are more likely to develop osteoporosis. As years go by， a person with osteoporosis can get small breaks in bones that are called compression fractures （壓迫性骨折）. These breaks cause collapse of the backbone and over time the person with osteoporosis can become hunched over （駝背）.

Did you know that every day you shrink a little， too？ You arent as tall at the end of the day as you are at the beginning. Thats because as the day goes on， water in the disks of the spine gets compressed due to gravity， making you just a tiny bit shorter. Dont worry， though. Once you get a good nights rest， your body recovers， and the next morning， youre standing tall again！

Smoking and drinking alcohol can make this problem worse. Want to do something right now to build strong bones？ I believe what I say will help you.

32. What can we know about osteoporosis？

A. Gravity is one of its causes. B. Most old women will develop it.

C. Once our bone is broken down， it will occur. D. People with it are more likely to be shorter.

33. What should we do if we dont want to shrink faster？

A. Try to reduce gravity. B. Sleep as long as possible.

C. Be careful not to be hurt by others. D. Keep away from smoking and drinking alcohol.

34. What will the author most probably talk about in the paragraph to be followed？

A. How to grow taller. B. How to avoid shrinking.

C. How to have strong bones. D. How to become healthier.

35. What is the best title for the text？

A. Why Do We Shrink B. How to Live a Healthy Life

C. How Can We Stop Shrinking D. Some Tips on How to Keep Tall

第二節 （共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分）

根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Everyone needs a break， and vacations are not meant for serious study.? ? ? ? 36? ? ? ? The Spring Festival is around the corner so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendations， you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If youre at the beginner level， there are two options （選項）： reading a childrens book or reading a book that youve read in Chinese translation.? ? ? ? 37? ? ? ? If youre at the intermediate （中等的） level， popular books like pop fiction， mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers， classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Nobel， Pulitzer） are good options.

38? ? ? ? When I pick up a book I like， even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through， I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally， after the first few chapters， things get a lot easier， especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep you motivated （有積極性的） is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve.? ? ? ? 39

Some quick recommendations： Harry Potter， start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror， US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun.? ? ? ? 40? ? ? ? Happy reading！

A. If you pick a book which is so challenging， it will be too stressful.

B. Instead， theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D. The most important thing is to pick a book that youre really interested in.

E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by WeChat or e-mail.

F. You should just find a topic or author youre interested in， and the rest will go from there.

G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases， since youre already familiar with the story.

36.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 37.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 38.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 39.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 40.

第三部分? 語言知識運用（共兩節，滿分45分）

第一節 （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A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

Daniel Mazur and his companions spent seven hours climbing up Mount Qomolangma through ice and snow， digging the crampons （攀巖用鞋冰爪） into the ice and taking? steps. They were less than three hours away from the very impressive 29，017-foot summit （山頂）. As Daniel looked out on the? peaks below， he suddenly saw a flash of bright yellow to his left. To his ， it moved. “What the hell？” he? in surprise. When he ， Daniel noticed a man sitting on the edge of a cliff， with no hat，? or sunglasses. Pulling his frostbitten hands out of his snowsuit， the man named Hall burst into laughter. ， he suffered from cerebral edema （腦水腫）， which? to his loss of consciousness. The other men? Hall away from the cliffs edge and helped him back into his . They attached their ropes to Hall in case he? off the cliff. They were? when two Italian climbers， determined to reach the summit， passed by. Sadly， they? to help. At last， it? Daniel and his team two days to lower Hall down. As soon as they arrived at the safe and suitable place， Hall was sent to the hospital immediately.

their help， Hall could very well have died on Mount Qomolangma. Although his rescue is a ， it has caused a discussion on climbers who? the sick and injured in order to win a grand prize. “Once you are up there， you? as though you could do anything.” Danie said， “Sure， I wish I could have reached the? again. But theres no? we could have left Hall on that ridge.”

41. A. special B. serious C. cautious D. worried

42. A. snow-covered B. fog-covered C. water-covered D. rock-covered

43. A. embarrassment B. amazement C. excitement D. amusement

44. A. wandered B. realized C. wondered D. cried

45. A. started B. rested C. shouted D. approached

46. A. trousers B. shoes C. snowsuits D. gloves

47. A. Finally B. Normally C. Obviously D. Easily

48. A. led B. returned C. responded D. adapted

49. A. sent B. drew C. turned D. drove

50. A. snowsuit B. jacket C. spacesuit D. coat

51. A. hurried B. blew C. climbed D. slipped

52. A. relieved B. surprised C. confused D. worried

53. A. offered B. refused C. hesitated D. asked

54. A. wasted B. needed C. saved D. took

55. A. Except B. Without C. Besides D. Over

56. A. mystery B. miracle C. joke D. rule

57. A. care about B. look after C. leave behind D. put down

58. A. guess B. sound C. smell D. feel

59. A. bottom B. cliff C. edge D. summit

60. A. way B. doubt C. trouble D. sign

第二節 （共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分）

閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。

It seems recently that more and more of my friends are facing some seemingly unbeatable challenges in their lives. Some? ? 61? ? （lose） their jobs and some have failed marriages. And too many have health problems.

I dont know if it is desperation （絕望）? ? 62? ? causes them to turn to me for advice or whether they have come to value our friendship. But? ? 63? ? is difficult to offer words of hope when all they feel is? ? ?64? ? （hope）. They expect answers to get them back on their feet again.

I have often struggled with what? ? 65? ? （say）， mostly because I have faced many of the same challenges in my own life. I remember how empty I felt after someone? ? 66? ? （cheerful） offered words like “Things will get better！”

Now，? ? 67? ? （think） of as a source of hope or a good example of what to do through printed words， I have even? ? 68? ? （many） people contacting me.

So what do I say？ “Begin again.”

It sounds too simple，? ? 69? ? it is indeed the answer. All life challenges bring about an ending and the chance for a? ? 70? ? （begin）.

61.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 62.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 63.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 64.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 65.

66.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 67.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 68.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 69.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 70.

第四部分? 寫作（共兩節，滿分35分）

第一節 短文改錯（共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分）

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。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：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，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。

Dear Ron，

I am very exciting to hear that you were coming to our school soon. Now let me to introduce our school to you. Our school is a famous school with long history. We have lots of experienced teachers and excellent equipments. There are two teaching buildings， one for seniors and the another for juniors. There is one lab building and one dorm building， either. Besides Chinese， maths， English， physics or chemistry， we still have some choices. The students can choose whatever they like to attend. We love their school. I am looking forward to meet you soon.

Yours，

Linda

第二節 書面表達（滿分25分）

假如你班將召開“我最喜歡的書”英語主題班會，請用英語寫一篇短文，在班會上向同學們介紹你最喜歡的一本書。內容包括：

1.? 書名及作者;

2.? 簡述書的內容梗概;

3.? 談談你喜歡這本書的理由。

注意：

1.? 詞數100左右;

2.? 短文的開頭已為你寫好;

3.? 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

Here I am going to share my favorite book with all of you in class.