Module1 Europe
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共两节)
第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
(2017·高考福建卷)Walt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.However，he cannot take the credit for creating other well－loved characters，such as Cinderella and Snow White.They are almost automatically associated with Disney because Disney turned old fables(寓言) into cartoon movies.
The original Cinderella varies very much from the Disney version we know today.It started off with the girl mourning her mother's death and going to her tomb three times a day.In addition，there were only birds that helped Cinderella；there was no such thing as a fairy godmother or helpful mice，nor was there mention of a horse and carriage.
The stepsisters were cruel：they always threw Cinderella's food into the ashes of the fire，and made her sleep on the ashes on the floor，hence(因此) her name.
In the original story，the king's ball actually lasted for three days.With the help of the birds，the girl，beautifully dressed，danced with the prince on all three nights and the prince fell in love with her.However，she broke away from him to rush back home each night.On the last night，the prince placed something sticky on the stairs；as Cinderella made her escape，a shoe got stuck on it.
Here now is where the story becomes unpleasant：when the prince went to the house looking for the girl whose foot fit the shoe，the wicked(邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe.The daughter did as told.So the prince took her away to be his bride.But，when they passed the tomb of Cinderella's mother，the birds called out to the prince，
“Turn and peep，there's blood within the shoe；The shoe is too small，the true bride waits for you.”
Realizing he had been tricked，the prince returned the daughter to her mother；the other then had to cut off part of her heel in order to fit into the shoe，with the same result.Only Cinderella's foot fit perfectly and so the prince chose to marry her.The story ends with the wedding day：as Cinderella's two stepsisters followed her，pretending to be devoted to her so that they could enjoy the king's riches，two birds flew by and plucked(啄)out their eyes.Because of their wickedness and falsehood，they had to spend the rest of their days blind.
The original Cinderella is so different from the Disney version.Thank goodness Disney made such changes；it indeed was a wise move.
1．What does the underlined word “They” in the first paragraph refer to?
A．Such wonderful things.
B．Other well－loved characters.
C．Old fables.
D．Cartoon movies.
解析：选B。代词指代题。根据前文“However，he cannot take the credit for creating other well－loved characters，such as Cinderella and Snow White.”可知此处“They”指代的是其他备受喜爱的角色。
2．How did Cinderella get her name?
A．The birds came up with it.
B．It was given by Disney.
C．It came from the word “ash”．
D．She got it from her mother.
解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第三段“they always threw Cinderella's food into the ashes of the fire，and made her sleep on the ashes on the floor，hence(因此)her name”可知她的名字是根据ashes而来的，故选C项。
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the original story?
A．Helpful mice got Cinderella a beautiful dress.
B．The ball was held to celebrate the prince's wedding.
C．Cinderella left her shoe on the stairs on purpose.
D．The birds told the prince that he had been cheated.
解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第五段鸟儿唱的歌可知是鸟儿告诉了王子他被欺骗了。故选D项。根据第四段“With the help of the birds”可知A项错误。B项未提及。根据第四段最后一句可知，是王子将一些黏的东西放在楼梯上而非是灰姑娘故意将鞋子放在那里，故C项错误。
4．The moral of the original story is that________.
A．a wicked person cannot escape punishment
B．a devoted person certainly deserves respect
C．a well－behaved child earns a great reward
D．a dishonest child cannot get mother love
解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第六段中原版的《灰姑娘》中她的两个邪恶的姐姐最终都失明了可知，邪恶最终逃脱不了惩罚，故选A项。
5．What does the author think of the Disney version?
A．Excellent. B．Ordinary.
C．Dull.
D．Ridiculous.
解析：选A。观点态度题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，作者认为迪斯尼的改动是明智之举，故认为迪斯尼版本更好，故选A项。excellent“极好的，优秀的”；ordinary“平淡的”；dull“无聊的”；ridiculous“荒谬的”。
第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Break a Bad Habit
A habit is an established habitual practice developed in the form of an automatic pattern of behavior.1.____________A good habit could be you making your bed as soon as you wake up，or wiping your shoes on the doormat before entering，and a bad habit could be biting your nails，talking loudly in public，and swearing unnecessarily.
2．____________
We are so accustomed to our bad habits that most of the time we don't even realize that we have them until someone points them out to us.So，the first step that will lead to changing a bad habit is by accepting it and acknowledging it.
Make Yourself Aware
Now that you know you have developed a bad habit，it's best to find out why you developed it in the first place.Find out the reason behind it，as that will help you understand why you're so tempted to perform that act.Sometimes it even discloses ghosts from the past.3.____________You've got to face it and then get rid of it.
Know What the Consequences Are
A bad habit is termed as “bad”，because its consequences are harmful.Find out how this bad habit of yours has spoiled things around you.Your mom must have yelled at you a million times for it，but after all she is your mother and you hear what she says from one ear and throw it out from the other. 4.____________
Determination Is the Name of the Game
Leaving a bad habit is like throwing a boomerang and you throw it and it will come back to you.Take it as a test of your will power and make it a matter of your ego.Don't be laid－back about it.5.____________
Breaking a bad habit is a better option than letting it grow with you to become an addiction.
A．Breaking a habit is a very tricky game.
B．But it's now time to change that.
C．Take Help from Family and Friends.
D．There is nothing to feel scared about.
E．Be firm that this time you'll break free from it.
F．There are both good and bad habits.
G．Accept That It Is a Bad Habit.
1．解析：选F。结合空格后面的句子可知讲述了两种习惯，一个是A good habit...另外一个是and a bad habit...，因此与F项There are both good and bad habits.存在着联系，是对F项的两个习惯的进一步解释和说明，因此选F。
2．解析：选G。此处是一个小标题，应该与下文的整个段落的意思存在着密切联系，结合段落中的信息词by accepting it and acknowledging it可知G项符合此处语境。
3．解析：选D。根据前面的句子Sometimes it even discloses ghosts from the past.有的时候坏习惯会揭露过去的丑事，既然是不好的事情，所以选项中应该说明这并不是可怕的，因此选D，与后面的正视它，摆脱它也有联系。
4．解析：选B。空格前面讨论了要找出你的坏习惯是怎样使你周围的事情变糟。你的母亲一定已经抱怨了很多次，你可能一个耳朵听，一个耳朵忘记了，但是意识到它的可怕后果后，就到了该去纠正它的时候了，因此B项符合上下文的逻辑关系。
5．解析：选E。从本段的小标题中的determination可知是意志力和决心，再结合空格前面的句子中的will power和Don't be laid－back about it.等都是强调意志坚定的重要性，因此与E项Be firm that this time you'll break free from it.相互照应，因此选E。
Ⅱ.完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中选取最佳选项。
(2017·辽宁五校协作体考试)Drama and the performing arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike.Learning drama allows children to__1__their creativity and have fun while leaving their__2__and worries behind.Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainment has become rather passive with __3__，television and video games becoming more popular.These screen－based methods have had a__4__effect on communication.They prevent children communicating with others.__5__，drama puts the children enthusiastic about communication back into entertainment.Children have the opportunity to__6__with others in a more meaningful way__7__drama encourages speech development，awareness of body language and allows children to become more__8__aware.
Play and drama are closely linked.When children play a game，they are using their__9__and moving away from reality to__10__their own story.Drama is a vehicle __11__which children can express themselves more freely to make education fun.
Children gain__12__by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution are valued.They are able to__13__to many issues and situations such as poverty，recycling and global warming.Drama and__14__have a strong link as drama can__15__children to take an active interest in other subjects such as geography，history and English and so they can__16__a more rounded education.
As a drama teacher，I have witnessed a child at his first class holding on to his parent's arm—__17__to let go.Then to see the same child running into my class with a smile is an__18__sight.Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise (即兴创作) and experiment.Everyone is given the opportunity to shine __19__drama.Besides learning the history of the theatre，drama__20__dance，music，and directing，etc.These classes are especially designed to be of great fun.
1．A.expressB．expose
C．experienceD．explore
解析：选D。学习戏剧表演可以开发孩子们的创造力。explore“探索”。
2．A.excitementB．happiness
C．shynessD．sadness
解析：选C。在此过程中孩子们会抛掉害羞(shyness)和担心。第一句中的“building confidence in children”是线索提示。
3．A.moviesB．radios
C．mediaD．drama
解析：选A。随着电影、电视和视频游戏越来越流行，娱乐活动变得相当消极。与电视和视频游戏关系最相近的是A项“电影”。
4．A.positiveB．negative
C．sensitiveD．subjective
解析：选B。这些基于屏幕的娱乐活动对孩子们的交际产生了负面的(negative)影响。positive“积极的”；sensitive“敏感的”；subjective“主观的”。
5．A.HoweverB．Besides
C．ThereforeD．Meanwhile
解析：选A。然而(However)，戏剧表演将那些热衷于交际的孩子们重新带回到了娱乐活动中。
6．A.compareB．discuss
C．connectD．compete
解析：选C。孩子们有机会以一种更有意义的方式与他人相处。connect with sb.“(与某人)沟通，相处”。
7．A.thoughB．as
C．ifD．before
解析：选B。因为(as)戏剧表演促进了说话能力的发展以及对肢体语言的认识，并提高了孩子们的社会意识。
8．A.mentallyB．physically
C．emotionallyD．socially
解析：选D。参见上题解析。socially aware表示“具有社会意识的”。
9．A.determinationB．consideration
C．communicationD．imagination
解析：选D。根据9空后的“moving away from reality to__10__their own story”可知，孩子们在玩游戏的时候，需要运用他们的想象力(imagination)，并从现实转移到创作(create)自己的故事中去。
10．A.createB．tell
C．readD．believe
解析：选A。参见上题解析。
11．A.throughB．beyond
C．acrossD．for
解析：选A。戏剧表演是一个能让孩子们更加自由地表达自己以使教育有趣的工具。through“通过”，符合语境。
12．A.successB．hope
C．admirationD．confidence
解析：选D。根据第一段第一句中的“building confidence in children”可知，此处应选confidence。admiration“钦佩；赞美”。
13．A.stickB．turn
C．respondD．reply
解析：选C。他们能对诸如贫穷，回收利用和全球变暖等问题作出回应。respond to“回应，作出反应”。
14．A.languageB．education
C．playD．entertainment
解析：选B。戏剧表演和教育(education)有很大的关联。15空后的“take an active interest in other subjects such as...”是线索提示。
15．A.persuadeB．require
C．encourageD．train
解析：选C。戏剧表演能提高孩子们对其他学科的兴趣。encourage sb.to do sth.“鼓励某人做某事”。
16．A.haveB．continue
C．provideD．give
解析：选A。因此他们能获得更全面的教育。have a more rounded education“接受更全面的教育”。provide“提供”。
17．A.tiredB．unwilling
C．sorryD．pleased
解析：选B。我见过一个孩子在上第一节课时拉着他父亲(或母亲)的手，不愿(unwilling)松手。
18．A.ordinaryB．excellent
C．oddD．imaginary
解析：选B。后来看到同一个孩子微笑着跑进教室就是一个很好的(excellent)情景。
19．A.overB．above
C．afterD．within
解析：选D。每个人都有机会在戏剧表演中崭露头角。within“在……里面”。
20．A.possessesB．applies
C．coversD．links
解析：选C。除了学习戏剧的历史以外，戏剧表演还涵盖舞蹈、音乐和导演等方面。cover“包括，涉及”。possess“拥有”；apply“应用，申请”；link“联系”。
Ⅲ.语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jack：Mary，where is Mom now?
Mary：She's__1__(cook) supper in the kitchen.
Jack：Do you know__2__kind of mood she is in?
Mary：Oh，Jack.Not so__3__.Why do you ask this question?
Jack：I__4__(real) need a raise in my pocket money and I'm waiting for the right time to talk with her.She'll be more likely to say “yes” if she's feeling good.
Mary：I don't think this is a good time.She looked a little upset__5__calling Aunt Teri.
Jack：Why？Did they quarrel?
Mary：__6__，she's just worried about Aunt Teri.Aunt Teri has been sad since her son Frank decided to take a job in California.She doesn't want__7__to move away.
Jack：I see.Well，I'll have to think of some way__8__cheer her up.
Mary：You know that Mom is always happy to hear good__9__about school.Do you have anything new to report about your study?
Jack：I hadn't thought of that.I need to come up with something.
Mary：Be__10__(patience)．Wait for the right moment and then talk with her.
Jack：Right.Thanks.
1．________2.________3.________4.________
5．________6.________7.________8.________
9．________10.________
1．解析：考查现在分词。根据首句话中的关键信息词now即可分析，母亲现在正在厨房做饭，故填入cook的现在分词，与is构成现在进行时态。
答案：cooking
2．解析：考查疑问代词。根据下文的语境可分析，杰克想要问妈妈的心情如何，故用“what kind of mood she is in？”询问她的心情如何，what作定语，修饰kind。
答案：what
3．解析：考查形容词。根据下文“I don't think this is a good time.She looked a little upset...”即可分析，母亲的心情不是太好。故该填入good，与上文构成not so good(不那么好)。
答案：good
4．解析：考查副词。此处该用real的副词形式really修饰动词need。
答案：really
5．解析：考查介词。由语境可知，妈妈应该是给特里阿姨打过电话后心情不好的，故填after，表示“在……之后”。
答案：after
6．解析：根据下文的just worried即可分析，她们没有吵架，母亲只是担心而已，故用No，且首字母必须大写。
答案：No
7．解析：考查人称代词。由上文提到的her son Frank即可分析，此处该填入人称代词him，指代her son。
答案：him
8．解析：考查不定式。上文提到I’ll have to think of some way，其目的显然是想让母亲高兴，故用不定式作目的状语。
答案：to
9．解析：考查名词。由下文的“Do you have anything new to report about your study？”可知，此处表示“消息”，故用news或information。
答案：news/information
10．解析：考查形容词。根据语境和句子结构即可分析，此空该填入形容词作表语，故须用patience的形容词形式patient。
答案：patient
Ⅳ.微型写作
【写作素材】
1．昨天，我在街上溜达时无意中碰见了我的邻居。
2．她开始向我诉说我妈养我有多不容易。
3．说实话，我不想让她继续说下去。
4．不是我不礼貌。
5．相反，我不想回忆起那段痛苦的日子。
【连句成篇】 (将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)
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答案：Yesterday，I was wandering in the street when I met my neighbor by accident.She began to tell me the great difficulty my mum had brought me up.To be honest，I didn’t want her to go ahead with the story.It was not because I had rude manners.On the contrary，I didn’t want to recall that painful memory.