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Module 5
(时间：45分钟 满分：60分)
Ⅰ.单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．Nobody could ________ it when the bull broke into the shop and attacked two customers with its horns.The other just hurried away from it.
A．make
B．help
C．aid
D．assist
2．The two presidents agree with each other on the whole，but much remains ________ at the following meeting.
A．discussing
B．discussed
C．to discuss
D．to be discussed
3．—I dropped into your house at about ten last night，but you weren't in.
—I ________ a long report for my boss in the office.
A．prepared
B．was preparing
C．had prepared D．have been preparing
4．At first he refused to admit he had stolen，but when he was shown the videotape(录像带)he ________and admitted everything.
A．broke up
B．broke away
C．broke down
D．broke in
6．—You are going to have a rise this month，aren't you?
—Yes，only $100.
—Well，________.
A．the more，the better
B．easier said than done
C．better than never
D．better than nothing
7．The police have ________ proof that it was he who set fire to the storehouse.
A．absolute
B．steady
C．actual
D．diverse
8．I clean the dormitory every day，________my classmates Bob just sweeps the floor now and then.
A．since
B．while
C．when
D．as
9．—I want to buy a pen，but I happen to carry no money with me.Could you lend me some?
—________.A．That's fine
B．Nothing serious
C．Never mind
D．No problem
10．________most excited all Chinese and even all Asians in the Athens 2004 Olympics was________Liu Xiang won the gold medal of the men's 110 m hurdles.
A．What；what
B．What；that
C．Which；what
D．That；that
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)
A
Chinese trains are divided according to their speed into various classes，identified with different letters and numbers.Passenger trains are numbered by a capital Chinese phonetic letter followed by numerals.The letters refer to different classes of trains：
G—HighSpeed Electric Multiple Units(EMU)Train，Gaotie(高铁)in Chinese
This is the fastest EMU train running for long distance in China，the top speed of which could reach 300km/h.Currently，the Gtrain could finish the 1,068kilometer WuhanGuangzhou HighSpeed Railway in 4 hours，the 301kilometer ShanghaiNanjing HighSpeed Railway in between 67 minutes and 2 hours and the 458kilometer ZhengzhouXi'an HighSpeed Railway in about 2 hours.
C—Intercity EMU Train Chengji Lie Che(城际列车)in Chinese
This is also the fastest EMU train in China，but runs for short travel distance between two nearby cities，such as the 120kilometer BeijingTianjin Intercity Railway.
D—Electric Multiple Units(EMU)Train，Dongche(动车)in Chinese
These trains are also called Hexiehao(和谐号，Harmony)or bullet trains in China.The designed top speed is 200km/h.These trains have been widely used for serving fast and frequent transport between main cities，such as BeijingShanghai，ShanghaiSuzhou and ShenzhenGuangzhou.
Z—Direct Express Train，Zhida(直达)in Chinese
The top speed of Ztrains is 160km/h，which
is the most efficient transport for longdistance travel except for the EMU trains.Generally，Ztrains have nonestop on the way，but some of them have several stops.On the other hand，some Ztrains are equipped with only softsleeper and softseat.
T—Express Train，Tekuai(特快) in Chinese
The Ttrains have limited stops on the routes，mainly in major cities.The highest speed is 140km/h.Almost every Tseries of trains is equipped with softsleeper，softseat，hardsleeper and hardseat.
K—Fast Train，Kuaiche(快车)in Chinese
The top speed of Ktrains is 120km/h，having more stops than the Ttrains.The Kseries of trains are equipped with aircondition and the four classes of train berths(铺位)．
Accommodation Fast Train—Pukuai(普快)in Chinese
These trains' numbers are identified with four digits.Its highest speed is 120km/h but runs slower than the Ktrain as a result of more stops on the way.Currently，a few of Accommodation Fast Trains are not equipped with aircondition.
Accommodation Train—Puke(普客)in Chinese
With 100km/h's highest speed，this should be the slowest train，having as many stops as possible.The trains are also numbered with four digits.Most of the trains don't have aircondition at all.
Commuter Train—Tongqinche(通勤车)in Chinese
These trains are specially taken by railway staffs，so they are not opened to public passengers.
L—Temporary Train，Linke(临客)in Chinese
This series of Ltrains are in operation only during the peak travel time，such as Chinese Spring Festival and National Holiday.These trains will not be listed in the official fixed train schedule.It is not advised to take Ltrains if you have other options as they are routinely subject to delays.
Y—Tourist Train
Ytrains are for the convenience of tourists and their destinations are the popular sights.For example，there are EMU Ytrains departing from Beijing North Railway Station to suburban Yanqing County，which is a transfer station to Badaling Great Wall.
11．How many kinds of trains are there whose speed reaches 200 km/h and above?
A．Four.
B．Six.
C．Five.
D．Three.
12．Which of the following trains is the fastest in China?
A．G—HighSpeed EMU Train，Gaotie in Chinese.
B．T—Express Train，Tekuai in Chinese.
C．C—Intercity EMU Train，Chengji Lie Che in Chinese.
D．Both
A and C.
13．Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A．All the trains in China are open to the public.
B．L—Temporary Train is only in operation in the Spring Festival.
C．Z—Direct Express Train is the most efficient transport for longdistance travel.
D．Y—Tourist Train is used for people who visit major tourist attractions.
14．Which of the following trains is the slowest?
A．Fast Train.
B．Express Train.
C．Intercity EMU Train.
D．Accommodation Train.
15．Which kind of train is mostly not equipped with aircondition?
A．Accommodation Train.
B．Accommodation Fast Train.
C．Fast Train.
D．Express Train.
B
The Intel Science Talent Search is the top science competition for high school students in the US.The 40 finalists were honored in Washington last week.They met with scientists and politicians.President Obama welcomed them to the White House.
These 40 students were selected from almost 2,000 contestants nationwide.They had to present original research to be judged by professional scientists.The students showed their research projects on large posters.The winners were announced on March 15th,2011.
Wendy Hawkins is executive director of the Intel Foundation，who says the 40 finalists represented excellence across many areas of science.
Selena Li is from Fair Oaks，California.She wanted to find a more effective treatment for liver cancer.She began her research four years ago.A scientist at the University of California，Davis，taught her how to design and do experimental work in the laboratory.Ms.Li placed 5th in the Intel Science Talent Search and was awarded 30,000 dollars.
Scott Boisvert lives near Phoenix，Arizona.He began using a laboratory at the University of Arizona at the age of 14.Over four years，he completed a project studying a fungus(真菌)linked to the decrease in amphibians(两栖类动物)around the world.He was trying to find out if different chemicals and substances in the water could kill the fungus.He collected and tested water samples across Arizona.He says，“My results were able to identify a list of chemicals that were significant in the growth and in the movement of the fungus.”He placed 10th in the Intel competition and was awarded 20,000 dollars.
Evan O'Dorney of Danville，California，won the top award of 100,000 dollars in this year's Intel Science Talent Search.For his mathematical project，he compared two ways to estimate the square root of an integer a number with no fractional parts.
Wendy Hawkins at the Intel Foundation says these young people represent the next generation of scientists who will help shape America's future.
16．This passage is mainly about ________.
A．40 students were invited to visit the White House
B．President Obama awarded prizes to 40 students last week
C．some top students in the Intel Science Talent Search(2011)
D．the top award of 100,000 dollars in this year's Intel Science Talent Search
17．According to the passage，if you want to win the Intel Science Talent Search，you must________.
A．offer original research
B．have high academic achievement
C．be excellent in all areas of science
D．do many experiments in a university lab
18．Who will be probably engaged in math study in the future and become a mathematician?
A．Wendy Hawkins.
B．Selena Li.
C．Scott Boisvert.
D．Evan O'Dorney.
19．Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Scott Boisvert found a new fungus linked to the decrease in amphibians.
B．The Intel Science Talent Search is an intense competition.
C．Scott Boisvert is the youngest winner among the 40 students.
D．The lst,5th and 10th students in the competition come from California.
20．The Wendy Hawkins's attitude to these 40 finalists is ________.
A．critical
B．positive
C．negative
D．mixed
.写作(满分30分)
假设你是校学生会和英语社团主席李华，你的外教Smith想请你担任他的助理。但是你考虑到自己身兼数职，无法胜任这一职位，你想推荐你的同学李明担任他的助理。请你用英文给Smith写一封信，说明你的情况并向他推荐李明。
1．内容完整充实 ，语言连贯通顺；
2.词数：120～150。
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答案与解析
1.B [考查动词的用法。can/could(not)help it“ (不)能防止或避免某事物” 。此处相当于can/could(not)prevent or avoid sth，又如：Can I help it if people don't read the instructions？人们不看使用说明，我又有什么办法？]
D [remain 是连系动词，相当于be动词，该句的主语much与discuss存在着被动关系，且由后面的“at the following meeting”知道该动作是将要发生的，故选D。]
B [考查动词时态。上句的语境是关键：“at about ten last night”，即昨晚十点时说话人正在办公室为老板准备一份报告材料，所以用过去进行时。]
C [考查动词短语的辨析。break down 意为“(健康，精神)跨下来”；break up 意为“分散；拆散”；break away意为“脱离、摆脱”；break in 意为“中断、破门而入”。]
5．This kind of shoes made by experienced shoemakers________comfortably.
A．is worn
B. wears
C．are worn
D．wear
B [考查动词的特殊用法。made by experienced shoemakers为定语修饰句子的主语kind of shoes，故谓语应该用单数；wear 在此作不及物动词，用主动形式表示被动的含义，通常用物作主语且与well，comfortably等副词连用。]
D [A项意为“ 越多越好” ；B项意为“ 说起来容易做起来难” ；D项表示“ 有总比没有要强” ；由原句可知是把$100与nothing进行比较，因此C项不对。故答案为D。]
A [absolute proof指“ 确凿的证据” ，符合句意。steady“ 稳固的” ；actual“ 实际的” ；diverse“ 多种多样的” 。]
B [考查连词的用法。while作为并列连词，意思是“然而；但是”，表示对比关系。]
D [考查情境对话。同意给予帮助的应答语有No problem./Certainly./Sure./All right./OK./With pleasure./Good idea.等；不同意是应该委婉拒绝，如：I'm sorry.。]
B [考查名词性从句的用法。what在主语从句中作主语，that在从句中不作成分。]
【解题导】 在中国，火车因为速度的不同被分为不同的种类。本文就详细向大家介绍了中国的各种火车。
D [细节理解题。通过比较各类火车的时速可知时速能够达到200 km/h及以上的有三种列车，它们分别是高铁、城际列车和动车。]
D [细节理解题。从文章第二段中的“This is the fastest EMU train running for long distance in China”，和第三段中的“This is also the fastest EMU train in China”，可知，中国最快的火车是高铁和城际列车。]
D [判断正误题。A项错在并非所有列车都对公众开放，如Commuter Train。B项错在临客(Temporary Train)不只是在春节运行，其他节日也可能会运行，如National Holiday。由文中介绍直达列车部分的“which is the most efficient transport for longdistance travel except for the EMU trains”可知C项说法也不对。由文章最后对旅游车的介绍可知D项说法正确。]
D [细节理解题。比较所给选项列车的时速可知这四种列车中普客最慢，故答案为D。]
A [细节理解题。通过查读可知普客(Accommodation Train)绝大多数未装空调。]
【解题导】 英特尔科学奖(Intel Science Talent Search)是美国顶级的高中生科学竞赛奖项。2011年，40名入围决赛者在华盛顿获得表彰。他们见到了一些科学家和政治家，还收到了美国总统奥巴马欢迎他们去白宫的邀请。
C [主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了2011年美国英特尔科学奖的一些信息，重点介绍了三个获奖者的具体情况，故答案为C。]
A [细节理解题。根据第二段中的They had to present original research to be judged by professional scientists.可知答案为A。]
D [细节推理题。根据倒数第二段中For his mathematical project，he compared two ways to estimate the square root of an integer，a number with no fractional parts.(在他的数学研究项目中，他比较了两种估算整数的平方根的方法。)可知Evan O'Dorney将来有可能从事数学研究，成为一个数学家。]
B [正误判断题。可以运用排除法。根据第五段中he completed a project studying a fungus(真菌)linked to the decrease in amphibians(两栖类动物)around the world可知A项错误；C项没有具体的信息支持；根据倒数第三段中Scott Boisvert lives near Phoenix，Arizona.可知D项错误；根据第二段内容可知B项正确。]
B [态度推测题。根据第三段和最后一段中Wendy Hawkins的言论可知他对这40名决赛者持赞许、乐观的态度。]
【参考范文】
Dear Mr.Smith，
I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to be your assistant，but the fact that I am president of the Students' Union and the English Club means I don't have enough time to do the job
well.Therefore，I recommend my classmate Li Ming to be your assistant instead.
Li Ming is an excellent choice for the position.He is a very good student and has a good command of English.In his spare time，he often organises various activities in our school.Furthermore，he is honest，kind and easygoing，and he has a great interest in this position.If accepted，he will try his best to do the job.
I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua