学年高中英语外研版必修五 模块综合测评一 Modules 12.docx

1、学年高中英语外研版必修五 模块综合测评一 Modules 12模块综合测评(一)Modules 12(时间：100分钟；满分120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhen I first moved to the US，it was very hard for me to understand a friendly chat or conversation.There were a lot of words that were quite unfamiliar to me.They were just common words，but the only differenc

2、e was the actual meaning and their usage.We are used to different sets of words in other parts of the world due to British English influence.Though this has been changing a lot in recent times，I would like to share with you some of the common words used here and what I felt were different.It took me

3、 a while to catch up very basic words that Americans use in daytoday conversations and I am still learning new words every day!Usually in India，we say，“Can I get my stuff in a plastic cover？” Here in the US，people say，“Can I get a bag for the stuff？”We are used to saying I am a nonvegetarian，but in

4、the US，people might get lost.You have to say，“I eat meat or chicken.” When you go to a restaurant，if you are a vegetarian，you should say，“NO Meat or Chicken”； otherwise，you may find interesting stuff as a vegetarian in your food.Americans consider association football (英式足球) to be a kids sport.Peopl

5、e say soccer when they refer to actual football.In Europe and other parts of the world we call football，but here in the US they say it soccer.Typically in the restaurant after you are done with a meal，you ask for a check not a bill in the US from the waiter.No one uses “lift” here; it is “elevator”A

6、ny shop is called store.We often get confused when Americans use “bike”It means “bicycle”If you want to take a bath，people say，“I need to take a shower.”1Which of the following groups of words is most likely to be said by an American?AWaiter，get my stuff in a plastic cover，please.BIs there anything

7、wrong with the lift?CWould you like to watch the soccer match this afternoon?DIt is so great to go traveling across the country on a bicycle!【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“In Europe and other parts of the world we call football，but here in the US they say it soccer.”可知C项正确，其余三项均可在文中找到错误的依据。【答案】C2When you go to a

8、 restaurant in the US，which of the following sentences will be used?AIf you dont eat meat，you will say “I am a vegetarian.”BIf you are a nonvegetarian，you will say “I eat meat or chicken.”CIf you are done with a meal，you will say “Could I have the bill，please？”DIf you want interesting stuff as a veg

9、etarian in your food，you will say “No Meat or Chicken.”【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段可知A、D两项错误，B项正确；根据第五段第一句可知C项错误。【答案】B3It can be inferred from the passage that Ajust common words are used in daytoday conversationsBEnglish spoken in India is mostly influenced by British EnglishCBritish English is different from

10、 American English in all wordsDEnglish in European countries is mostly influenced by American English【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段的“We are used to different sets of words in other parts of the world due to British English influence.”以及第二段中的“Usually in India，we say.”可以推断出印度人说的英语主要是受英式英语的影响。【答案】B4Whats the authors

11、purpose of writing this passage?ATo share some of his funny experiences.BTo tell us that language is always changing.CTo tell us that English spreads widely in the world.DTo introduce some differences between British English and American English.【解析】写作意图题。纵观全文，作者讲述自身的经历，目的是为了向我们介绍英式英语和美式英语之间的一些差异。故选

12、D。【答案】DBNick Goldsmith remembers the moment he decided to become a hospice(收容所) volunteer.His mother was telling him a story about a friend who worked at a hospice，about how one day，she was walking past a patients door when the patient cried out to her.But there was nothing wrong，he only wanted some

13、 companionship.He didnt want to be alone，so she sat with him.Goldsmith thought to himself，“Theres no reason I cant do that.”Not only did he do it，but he started a student volunteer program at Dowling Catholic High School to ensure the work he started at Taylor House Hospice will continue after he gr

14、aduates.Last month，Iowa Health Hospice honored Goldsmith，18，for his volunteer work with the organization by naming a $ 500 annual scholarship for him，which will be open to any student who volunteers with Iowa Health Hospice.“That was by far the least we could do to recognize Nick，”Susie Flood said.“

15、He hasnt just given his own time and energy，but hes encouraged others to do the same.”Goldsmith hadnt had any experience with hospice before entering the door of Taylor House.He chose it because his mothers friend，whose story had forced him to volunteer，works there.“Theyre really excited about my be

16、ing there and theres a real need for teen volunteers，”Goldsmith said.“The principal at Dowling approved my being able to offer service hours to anyone who would like to volunteer.”Students must earn a certain number of service，or community service hours to graduate from Dowling.When Goldsmith leaves

17、 Des Moines next fall to attend college，hell give up leading the hospice servicelearning program.“I want us，as Dowling students，to keep making a difference，”he said.“Its easy to talk about things you can do to help people，but what many teenagers dont realize is how good it can make you feel inside.”

18、5Nick Goldsmiths mothers friends story Ataught him how to be a volunteerBinspired him to be a hospice volunteerCforced him to work at a hospiceDmade him learn to accompany the old【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Theres no reason I cant do that.”和第三段中的“He chose it because his mothers friend，whose story had forced

19、 him to volunteer，works there.”可知，Nick Goldsmith被妈妈的朋友的故事所激励，自己也想成为一名收容所志愿者。故答案为B。【答案】B6Why did Goldsmith start the student volunteer program?ATo meet his schools requests.BTo make more students work for him.CTo help himself to graduate.DTo help more patients at a hospice.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的“.to ens

20、ure the work he started at Taylor House Hospice will continue after he graduates”可知，其目的是为了为收容所培养更多的志愿者，从而也就帮助了收容所里更多的病人。故答案为D。【答案】D7Which of the following is TRUE of Susie Flood?AShe worked for Iowa Health Hospice.BShe taught at Dowling Catholic High School.CShe acted as one of Des Moines officials.

21、DShe was a patient at Taylor House Hospice.【解析】推理判断题。关于Susie Flood的身份，从文章第二段中的“.a $500 annual scholarship for him，which will be open to any student who volunteers with Iowa Health Hospice.”可知Goldsmith获得的奖学金是由Iowa Health Hospice所发放的；由第三段中的“That was by far the least we could do to recognize Nick，Susie

22、 Flood said.”可以判断出这个人应该是服务于Iowa Health Hospice的。故答案为A。【答案】A8Who will be the new leader of Goldsmiths volunteer program?AOne worker at a hospice.BA teacher at Dowling school.CHis future college student.DSome Dowling students.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段，上了大学之后，他就要辞去在“hospice servicelearning program”中所担任的职务，而根据

23、“I want us，as Dowling students，to keep making a difference”可以判断该program主要是针对学生的。因此，未来的领导者应该出自该校的学生。故答案为D。【答案】DCFinding a job is difficult.But what might be even more untoward is figuring out how to get used to the new environment that you are working in when you do finally manage to get a new job.He

24、re are some tips for dealing with the adjustment period.Be friendly to people.Any job is better when you are friends of the people that you are working with.You should be friendly to everyone that you are meeting.Actually listen to what these people tell you.Most people like making friends with thos

25、e who are willing to listen.Stay positive.One of the things that makes it difficult to adjust to a new job is negativity.If you automatically (无意识地) make judgments about things at the office that you arent going to like，then youre going to find it difficult to approach the job with a positive attitu

26、de.Try to focus on the things that you like about the work and stay away from anyone that is saying negative things on the job.Keep relaxed.Accept the fact that you probably arent going to get used to the new job immediately.You are going to make some mistakes.You are going to get confused or youre

27、going to confuse others by doing things differently than what theyre used to.Be relaxed.The thing that you really need to get used to a new job，is just time.Getting used to a new job or a new work environment isnt easy，but it doesnt have to be particularly difficult either.Get to know the people tha

28、t you are working with and the unspoken rules of the place by paying attention to what is going on around you and accepting that its going to take some time to get used to it all! After you have adjusted to your new job the way to do the job well is coming to the first question.9The underlined word

29、“untoward” in Para.1 probably means Adifficult BimpressiveCimportant Dshocking【解析】词义猜测题。根据画线词上文的“Finding a job is difficult.”以及画线词前的“even more”可推断，画线词所在句意为“获得新工作之后，如何适应新的工作环境更难。”即画线词含义是“困难的”。【答案】A10In the authors opinion，you can learn unspoken rules by Aasking for others helpBcopying others behavior

30、Cfollowing others instructionsDnoticing whats going on in the workplace【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段可知，交朋友能帮助人们适应新的环境，人们喜欢和善于倾听自己所交的朋友。由此判断，倾听别人有助于适应新的环境。【答案】B11If the passage continues，what may be talked about?AHow to keep relaxed.BHow to do your job well.CHow to make fewer mistakes in your job.DThe importance o

31、f adjusting to your new job.【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段“After you have adjusted to your new job the way to do the job well is coming to the first question.”可知，适应了新工作之后，如何做好这份工作就成为随之而来的首要问题。由此推断，文章接下来会阐述如何做好你的工作。【答案】B12What would be the best title for this passage?AWhat to do in an interviewBWays to find a sati

32、sfactory jobCTips for adjusting to a new jobDHow to get along well with others【解析】标题归纳题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段“Here are some tips for dealing with the adjustment period.”可知，本文主要讲述的是如何适应新的工作环境。【答案】CDDecember 15，2014Dear Alfred，I want to tell you how important your help is to my life.Growing up，I had people telling me I was too slow，though，with