Module 2 Fantasy Literature

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 lazy. B. She is often late. C. She is better this time.

4. What do both of the speakers like doing？

A. Seeing movies. B. Reading. C. 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. See Dr Smith this Friday.

B. Call his mother as soon as possible.

C. Remind his mother to make a call.

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

10. What’s 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 the job of planting trees？

A. It is well-paid.? B. It is easy. C. It is good for health.

12. What does the man want to be in the future？

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

13. What does the woman think of the man’s dream work？

A. Dangerous. B. Interesting. C. Hard.

聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。

14. How did the woman learn about the man’s performance？

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

15. What do people think of the man’s performance？

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

16. What can we learn about the man？

A. He is disabled. B. He is 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

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， and 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. Checking what form of literature the teens like best.

B. Judging whether the applicants can be accepted.

C. Selecting teen writers for the competitions.

D. Choosing winners in the competitions.

B

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

Ng’s 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 Lydia’s 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 didn’t 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 doesn’t 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 Editor’s 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， it’s safe to say this is a book you should read. But if you’re looking for a simple mystery， this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless you’re 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. What can we learn 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. It’s moving. B. It’s about race.

C. It’s mysterious. D. It has a surprising ending.

27. What does the text mainly tell us about Celeste Ng？

A. Her family. B. The awards she won.

C. Her learning experience. D. Her best-known novel.

C

Humans are the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. Our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates， environments and landscapes.

Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act can provide a number of health implications， which help people live longer. In fact， a walking routine， if done properly， might be the only exercise people need.

How much walking should one aim for？ You’ve likely heard we need 10，000 steps a day. That’s about 5 miles. But contrary to popular belief， this recommendation （建議） doesn’t come from science. Instead， it is from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer （計步器） in Japan. Perhaps because it’s a round number and easy to remember， it stuck.

Since the 1960s， researchers have studied the 10，000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results. Although 10，000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal， it’s not fit for all.

For instance， a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16，000 senior women found that those who got at least 4，400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women. The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7，500 steps. This 7，500 mark isn’t surprising： It’s similar to common public health recommendations， such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate （適度的） physical activity a week for adults.

28. What does the underlined word “implications” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？

A. Benefits. B. Problems. C. Habits. D. Manners.

29. Where does the 10，000-steps-a-day standard come from？

A. A Harvard University study. B. Science research on health.

C. A pedometer advertisement. D. Public health recommendation.

30. What should adults do to stay healthy according to the last paragraph？

A. Walk 4，400 steps a day at most. B. Get into a walking routine.

C. Ignore the official recommendations. D. Take 150-minute moderate exercise a week.

31. What is commonly recommended for daily activity？

A. 4，400 steps. B. 7，500 steps. C. 10，000 steps. D. 16，000 steps.

D

Riding on an exercise bike at home may keep you in physical shape， but it can get pretty boring after a while. Aaron Puzey had been on his exercise bike for half an hour a day for years when he decided to look for a way to make it a bit more fun.

With virtual （模擬的） reality technology widely available nowadays， all he needed to do was find a way of applying it to his needs. So he set out to build an app for the Samsung Galaxy Gear VR headset （頭戴式視圖器） which would allow him to hook it up to Google Street view and make it seem like he’s cycling through different real-life locations.

Building the app to download the 3D data from Street View and make it viewable in the VR headset was the toughest part of his project. Other than that， all he needed to do was tape a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike. Although the quality of the images sometimes leaves a lot to be desired， leaving complex scenes like trees looking like a mess， Aaron has been having a lot of fun on his journey.

Aaron’s project is obviously no substitute （替代品） for real outdoor cycling as it lacks things like the wind blowing in your face or the pain of battling an uphill climb， but it has given him a goal， as well as the chance to take in the beauty of places he might have otherwise never seen. It definitely beats staring at a wall or at the TV for 30 minutes， anyway.

Obviously， Aaron’s setup officially allows him to ride a bike anywhere around the world. He says he has always wanted to see Japan， so once his ride comes to an end， he plans to start another one across the Land of the Rising Sun.

32. Why did Aaron Puzey build the app？

A. To participate in a competition. B. To invent a new kind of bicycle.

C. To satisfy the needs of the public. D. To add fun to his exercise bike routine.

33. What was the challenge for Puzey in his project？

A. Changing the 3D data into pictures.

B. Downloading the software from the Internet.

C. Making the 3D data viewable in the headset.

D. Taping a Bluetooth monitor to his exercise bike.

34. Which word can best describe Aaron Puzey？

A. Ambitious. B. Creative. C. Boring. D. Funny.

35. What can be the best title for the text？

A. The Lazy Man and His Crazy Idea B. Cycling Across the World at Home

C. A New Way of Cycling Without Effort D. A Substitute for Real Outdoor Cycling

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 you’re at the beginner level， there are two options （選項）： reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. 37 If you’re 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 used 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 is to find a friend who’s 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， they’re 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 you’re 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 you’re interested in， and the rest will go from there.

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

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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 41 steps. They were less than three hours away from the very impressive 29，017-foot summit （山頂）. As Daniel looked out on the 42 peaks below， he suddenly saw a flash of bright yellow to his left. To his 43 ， it moved. “What the hell？” he 44 in surprise. When he 45 ， Daniel noticed a man sitting on the edge of a cliff， with no hat， 46 or sunglasses. Pulling his frostbitten hands out of his snowsuit， the man named Hall burst into laughter. 47 ， he suffered from cerebral edema （腦水腫）， which 48 to his loss of consciousness. The other men 49 Hall away from the cliff’s edge and helped him back into his 50 . They attached their ropes to Hall in case he 51 off the cliff. They were 52 when two Italian climbers， determined to reach the summit， passed by. Sadly， they 53 to help. At last， it 54 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.

Without their help， Hall could very well have 55 on Mount Qomolangma. Although his rescue is a 56 ， it has caused a discussion on climbers who 57 the sick and injured in order to win a grand prize. “Once you are up there， you 58 as though you could do anything，” Danie said. “Sure， I wish I could have reached the 59 again. But there’s no 60 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. reported B. wrote C. wondered D. cried

45. A. started B. ate 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. regretted B. died C. rested D. stayed

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 don’t 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）.

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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）

假定你是李華，與你校交換生Alice約好一起去市博物館看剪紙展覽，但因故無法赴約。請用英語給Alice寫一封郵件，內容包括：

1．表示歉意；

2．說明原因；

3．另約時間。

注意：

1．詞數100左右；

2．可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。