Module 9
Ⅰ.单项填空
1. Either you or the general manager ______ the meeting to be held next Friday.
A. attends
B. attend
C. is to attend
D. are to attend
2. — Tom, did you notice who broke the window?
— I'm sorry. I ______ attentively.
A. was studying
B. would study
C. studied
D. am studying
3. There is a set of rules that you must follow ______ you're going mountainclimbing.
A. though
B. unless
C. after
D. if
4. The decision ______， the next problem was how to make a good plan.
A. having been making
B. having been made
C. to have been made
D. to be made
5. One more week, ______ we will accomplish the task. (2017·雅礼月考三)
A. or
B. and
C. but
D. /
6. ______ all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
A. At the edge of
B. On the edge of
C. On behalf of
D. On the top of
7. A healthy life is frequently thought to be ______ with the open countryside and homegrown food.
A. tied
B. bound
C. involved
D. associated
8. — Do you want anything else for your birthday?
— Nothing else. I'm very ______ with what you've bought for me.
A. satisfying
B. disappointed
C. content
D. angry
9. — I'd like to have a hot dog.
— Anything ______？
A. follows
B. followed
C. following
D. to follow10. — Can we get everything ready by the weekend?
— It depends on ______ we can get Mr. Green's cooperation.
A. whether
B. what
C. that
D. if
Ⅱ.完形填空
A
(2017·湖南师大附中月考三)It was harvest time near Quincy, Florida. With a team of young labors, I was ready to spend a __1__ repairing an old church and community center. However, after the labor, my most __2__ lesson came not from my own efforts, but from spending time with the church community.
One kind family invited us to the tomato fields. Early in the morning we __3__ and went to meet the family. They smiled and patiently showed us how to do the work. I met their daughter, who was almost my age. She and her brother taught me how to __4__ the best tomatoes and laughed with me when we took breaks. I then came to realize how much I had in common with this girl, two young people with hopes and dreams, __5__ only by space and culture. I learned what it is to understand, to be open to new people and way of life. That Sunday, I met the girl and her brother again, who came to the church to share their tomatoes and fresh watermelons. This family, whose livelihoods (生计) were __6__ on selling tomatoes, took precious time out to allow us to enjoy their __7__. They made sense of the joy of life far better than any of us teenagers from the city. I seemed to have everything, yet it was I who had so __8__ to learn. From their warmth and open kindness, I __9__ the beauty of sharing with others.
I often think of the girl and her family who __10__ my belief in the necessity of caring and the importance of respect for others. With so much I have a(n) __11__ to share with those who have little. I spent seven days there and ended up receiving so much. I believe that by __12__ we can truly learn to become part of the larger human family.
1. A. year
B. month
C. week
D. day
2. A. favorite
B. hopeful
C. appropriate
D. valuable
3. A. rose
B. agreed
C. hesitated
D. raised
4. A. figure out
B. pick out
C. leave out
D. turn out
5. A. judged
B. surrounded
C. separated
D. divided
6. A. made
B. brought
C. built
D. settled
7. A. achievements
B. efforts
C. values
D. advantages
8. A. less
B. little
C. more
D. much
9. A. grasped
B. explained
C. held
D. accomplished
10. A. observed
B. reflected
C. directed
D. influenced
11. A. goal
B. responsibility
C. power
D. opportunity
12. A. giving
B. receiving
C. having
D. getting
B
(原创)My hometown is a very ordinary place, no different from any 1.__________ small town. There are 2000 people living here, but very few shops or restaurants, 2.__________ people have to go to the mall in the city. Why do travelers come from all over the country to visit our town then? Some of the scenery in this area ranks among the best in the country. It is a place 3.__________ you can see many tall maple trees, and where wide roads run alongside farms. Just outside of town, there is a small waterfall surrounded 4.__________ trees and flowers. With so many beautiful things to see, my hometown appeals 5.__________ many professional photographers.
Every morning, we take walks to enjoy the fresh air 6.__________ meet our neighbors. In the afternoon, you can see people playing badminton, dancing and cooking food on outdoor grills. Then at dusk, many people sit outside to chat 7.__________ each other. I think you will have 8.__________ good time here if you visit my hometown.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity. Others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.I have taught many children who held the belief that their selfworth relied (依赖)on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often lifeanddeath affairs. In their singleminded pursuit(追求) of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the_most_vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people. I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn't matter because I really didn't try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one's selfrespect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve (缓解) can we discover a new meaning in competition.
1. What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. Competition helps to set up selfrespect.
B. Opinions about competition are different among people.
C. Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition.
2. Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?
A. It pushes society forward.
B. It builds up a sense of duty.
C. It improves personal abilities.
D. It encourages individual efforts.
3. The underlined phrase “the most vocal” in Paragraph 3 means ______.
A. those who try their best to win
B. those who value competition most highly
C. those who are against competition most strongly
D. those who rely on others most for success
4. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a “desire to fail”？
A. One's worth lies in his performance compared with others'.
B. One's success in competition needs great efforts.
C. One's achievement is determined by his particular skills.
D. One's success is based on how hard he has tried.
5. Which point of view may the author agree to?
A. Every effort should be paid back.
B. Competition should be encouraged.
C. Winning should be a lifeanddeath matter.
D. Fear of failure should be removed in competition.
Ⅳ.阅读简答
Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system that connects learners with educational resources. It provides educational access mainly for learners who are not enrolled in educational institution.
DL has become one of the most preferred activities for different people. This has happened because many people face an immense lack of time due to which they do not find it practical to find time for regular classes. With DL, it is very convenient for them to complete their course work from anywhere, provided there is a computer and Internet connection. This allows them to participate in different classes on an individualized basis without having to squeeze in scheduled classes to an already busy life.
In addition, there's a wide range of choices. It offers a wide variety of materials and schools that can meet different people's learning preference. Thirdly, DL offers students the flexibility to schedule classes. They can control the subjects they want to study, the schedule of their studies as well as the speed at which the studies are to be taken.
One of the disadvantages of DL is the lack of social interaction. When distance learners take courses through this method, they may miss out classroom discussions and individualized instruction. Most often they will be studying alone and feel isolated.
Secondly, DL does not offer immediate feedback. In a traditional classroom setting, a student's performance can be immediately assessed through questions and informal testing. But with DL, a student has to wait for feedbacks until the instructor has reviewed their work and responded to it. Thirdly, there are unavoidable accompanying costs. For online learning, you must own a computer and other equipment needed, as well as the access to Internet service.
Although certain employers don't acknowledge DL, it grows in popularity and it becomes a more respected educational alternative. Through DL, more and more students become welleducated and selfmotivated, leading them to be the best route to land a better job as well as get an earlier promotion.
1. Who is DL mainly intended for? (No more than 8 words)
________________________________________________________________________
2. List three advantages of distance learning. (No more than 8 words)
________________________________________________________________________
3. According to the passage, why will distance learner feel isolated when studying alone？(No more than 10 words)
________________________________________________________________________
4. What might happen to distance learners in their careers when they finish their study？(No more than 11 words)
________________________________________________________________________
Module 9
Unit 1 & Unit 2
Ⅰ.1. C 考查主谓一致和时态。either…or…连接主语时，谓语需采用就近原则，根据or后面的名词决定；另外此题的时态应是未来的计划或安排，所以选C。
2. A 考查时态的用法。根据题意：——汤姆，你注意到谁把窗户打破的？——对不起，那时我在聚精会神地学习。 此题应是过去进行时态，所以选A。
3. D 考查状语从句从属连词的选择。根据题意此处应表示：如果你要去爬山的话。
4. B 考查非谓语动词。此处表示：决定已经做出，且是被做出的， 所以选B。
5. B 考查句式的搭配。 and在此表示“递进”，祈使句＋and ＋陈述句。
6. C 考查短语的含义。此处的句意是“代表全体员工……”， on behalf of…代表……。
7. D 考查形容词的辨析。句意：一个健康的生活被认为是和开阔的乡村和自家种植的食物有关联。be associated with…与……有关联。
8. C 考查形容词的辨析。satisfying 令人满意的；disappointed 感到失望的；content 满意的；angry 生气的。根据题意只有C适合。
9. D 考查不定式作定语。Anything to follow？＝ Is there anything to follow?
10. A 考查介词后接的宾语从句。句意：这取决于我们能否得到格林先生的合作。介词之后的宾语从句只能用whether 不能用if。
Ⅱ.A 1. C 根据最后一段“I spent seven days there” 得出答案。
2. D 从上下文可以得知这次经历是作者最宝贵的一课。
3. A rise在此表示“起床”，raise表“举起，抬起”，且是及物动词，其他选项不符合。
4. B pick out 挑选，符合上下文。
5. C 句意：我们被空间和文化分离，符合上下文。
6. C build the livelihood on…意为：把生计建立在……。
7. A achievements 在此指的是他们的劳动成果。
8. D 根据句意：“我还有很多东西需要学习”。
9. A grasp 在此意思是“领会，体会”，“我”体会到了与他人分享的美。
10. D influence my belief 影响到“我”的信念，符合上下文。
11. B 句意：因为我拥有很多，所以我有责任和他人分享。此处 responsibility 符合文义。
12. A 学会给予。这是全文的主题。
B 1. other 2. so 3. where 4. by 5. to 6. and
7. with 8. a
Ⅲ.1. B 主旨大意题。 文章的第一句是全文的中心论点，因此B项正确。
2. A 此题考查推理判断。从文章中的第一段中的第二句话可知。
3. C 此题考查词义猜测。从该短语的前一句…they strongly blame competition和后面的…are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society, 可推知 the most vocal 指那些强烈反对竞争的人。
4. A 此题考查逻辑推理。 从文中的最后一段中的倒数第三、四句可知A项符合逻辑。
5. D 此题考查推理判断。 从文章的最后一句可知作者认为应消除竞争中的恐惧，因此D项正确。
Ⅳ.1. Learners who are not enrolled in educational institution.
2. Convenience, a wide range of choices, flexibility.
3. Because they miss out social interaction./Because they may miss out classroom discussions and individualized instruction.
4. They can / might land a better job or get an earlier promotion.