外研版高中英语选修六模块综合测评3.docx

1、外研版高中英语选修六模块综合测评3高中英语学习材料madeofjingetieji模块综合测评(三)Modules 56.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AAirport ExpressWith the Airport Express，you are never far from town.There is a train every 10 minutes，ready to rush you between the airport and Hong Kong Station in the heart of the shopping and commercial district

2、in about 24 minutes.Or travel to the AsiaWorldExpo in just 1 minute from the airport.Airport Express service hoursMon.Fri.：5：50 am. to 1：15 am.Sat.Sun.：5 am. to 2 am.TicketsThere are three types of tickets for travelling to and from the airport：Single Journey Ticket，Round Trip Ticket and Same Day Re

3、turn Ticket.Single Journey Ticket and Same Day Return Ticket are valid(有效的)on the day of issue.Round Trip Ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of issue.You can also use the Octopus Card for the Airport Express.(The Octopus Card is an electronic storedvalue ticket and it can be used on most publi

4、c transport.The fare will be deducted from the storedvalue card each time，so you do not have to carry heavy coins.The card is valid for three years after value has been added.)Travel tipsChildren under 3 travel for free.Passengers travelling on the Airport Express are now able to write emails and do

5、 online searches with WiFi service.For more information about the Airport Express，please visit or call 0085221818888.【语篇解读】这是一则关于“Airport Express”的广告。1What is good about the Octopus Card?AIt saves money for its users.BIt is sold in every store.CIts validity is unlimited.DIt avoids its users carrying

6、 coins.【解析】细节理解题。根据“Tickets”下的“The fare.so you do not have to carry heavy coins”可知，D项正确。【答案】D2What can we know about the Airport Express?AHong Kong Station is just 1 minute distance from the airport.BSingle Journey Ticket is acceptable for 30 days.CChildren are free of charge for tickets.DPassengers

7、 can surf the Internet in the Airport Express.【解析】细节理解题。A项与“Airport Express”下的“ready to rush you between.in about 24 minutes”不符；B项与“Tickets”下的“Single Journey Ticket and Same Day Return Ticket are valid(有效的)on the day of issue”不符；C项与“Travel tips”下的第一条不符。根据Travel tips下的“Passengers travelling on.with W

8、iFi service”可知，选D项。【答案】D3What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo provide suggestions about the Airport Express.BTo promote the Octopus Card.CTo inform readers of the Airport Express.DTo introduce the Airport Express schedule.【解析】写作意图题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要是向读者介绍“Airport Express”的有关情况。【答案】CB【导学号：38300059

9、】The Food and Drug Administration is expected to rule soon that milk from cloned animals and meat from their offspring(后代) are safe to eat，raising the question of whether Americans are ready to welcome one of modern biologys most controversial(争论的) achievements to the dinner table.The agricultural i

10、ndustry has observed a voluntary FDA moratorium (暂停) on using the products of clones，but it has recently become clear that a few offspring of cloned pigs and cows are already trickling into the food supply.Many in agriculture believe such genetic copies are the next logical step in improving the nat

11、ions livestock (家畜)Consumer groups counter that many Americans are likely to be revolted(作呕的) by the idea of serving clones milk to their children or tossing meat from the progeny(幼仔) of clones onto the backyard grill.This “yuek factor”， as its often called, has come to light repeatedly in public op

12、inion surveys.Asked earlier this year in a poll by the International Food Information Council whether they would willingly buy meat, milk and eggs that come from clones if the FDA declared them to be safe，63 percent of consumers said no.Yet mounting scientific evidence suggests there is little cause

13、 for alarm, at least on foodsafety grounds.Studies have shown that meat and milk from clones cant be distinguished from that of normal animals, although work is not complete and researchers say that clones do suffer subtle genetic abnormalities.While milk from clones might reach the shelves，clones t

14、hemselves are not likely to be eaten, since they cost thousands of dollars to produceTheyd be used as breeding stock, so the real question is whether their sexually produced offspring would be safe.The FDA has been promising a policy for three years，but hasnt produced a final version, and some biote

15、chnology companies involved in cloning have run out of cash while waiting.Livestock producers have dubbed (起绰号) the FDA the “Foot Dragging Administration”4What is the opinion of the Americans on serving cloned milk to their children?AThey expected to serve cloned milk to their children.BThey are rea

16、dy to feed their children on the cloned milk.CThey believe using the cloned milk is safe enough.DEven safe as to be declared，most of them wont accept it.【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句和最后一句可推测出，许多美国人都反对或不会接受来自克隆动物的食物。所以D项是正确的。【答案】D5What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?AThe clones are very rare a

17、nd cost so much to produce, so they will never be used as food.BResearchers spent too much money on producing the clones；its not worth eating.CThe clones cost so much to produce, so they will be rarely used as food.DThe FDA will make a decision that the clones are too expensive to take as food.【解析】细

18、节理解题。此题可根据上文的“While milk from clones might reach the shelves”和下文“Theyd be used as breeding stock.offspring would be safe.”可知，C项正确。【答案】C6From the passage, we can infer that AThe FDA intends to declare the food from the cloned animals is safe to eatBMost Americans are still willing to accept tradition

19、al foodsCResearch on cloning cost too much moneyDThe FDA is efficient，so the Americans call them the “Foot Dragging Administration”【解析】推理判断题。从文中第一段第一句话“is expected to”和第三段最后一句话中“if the FDA declared them to be safe”可知A为正确选项。【答案】A7Which is the best title of this passage?AThe Offspring of Cloned Animal

20、sBClonegenerated Meat, Milk May Be ApprovedCThe Cloned Animals Products Are DangerousDThe New Plan on Cloned Animals Products【解析】标题归纳题。综观全文可知，作者一直在叙述各方面对于克隆动物后代的产品的食用安全性的态度或研究进展，所以B项最适合。【答案】BCCharlie Boswell has always been a great hero.He has inspired thousands of people to rise above circumstances

21、 and live out true meaning of life.He was blinded during World War while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire.He was a great athlete before the accident.In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing，even with his

22、 eyesightgolf! Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion! He won that honor 13 times.One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was respe

23、ctful and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan.Mr.Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlies accomplishments and truly admired his skills.“Would you like to play for money, M

24、r.Hogan？”asked out Charlie.“I cant play you for money，it wouldnt be fair！”said Mr.Hogan.“Aw，come on Mr.Hogan.$ 1，000 per hole！”“I cant, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance？” replied the sighted golfer.“Chicken, Mr.Hogan？”“Okay，” replied the embarrassed Hogan，

25、“but I am going to play my best！”“I wouldnt expect anything else，” said the confident Boswell.“Now that youre on.Mr.Boswell, you name the time and the place！”The very selfassured Boswell responded, “10 oclock.tonight！”8Why didnt Mr.Hogan want to play Charlie for money?AHe was worried he would lose t

26、he match.BHe thought it was unfair for Charlie.CHe didnt care about money.DHe preferred chicken to money.【解析】细节理解题。根据文中“I cant play you for money，it wouldnt be fair！said Mr.Hogan.”可知答案为B。【答案】B9What does the underlined word “selfassured” in the last paragraph probably mean?AIgnorant. BSelfless.CConfi

27、dent. DSincere.【解析】词义猜测题。根据上文“.said the confident Boswell.”以及他说的话可知应是“充满信心的”。【答案】C10It can be inferred from the text that AMr.Hogan was not good at playing golfBCharlie did well in other sports before playing golfCMr.Hogan didnt try his best to playDCharlie Boswell was born blind【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段中的“He

28、 was a great athlete before the accident.In order to prove his talent and determination, he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing，even with his eyesightgolf！”可知答案。【答案】B11Which of the following can best describe Charlie?ACompetitive and generous.BEnergetic and reliable.C

29、Careful and considerate.DConfident and smart.【解析】推理判断题。文中多次出现confident以及其同义词；而用激将法迫使Mr.Hogan比赛，体现了Charlie的聪明(smart)。【答案】DDAs I grew older，my dad and I grew further apart.We always had totally different opinions.He thought that college was a waste of time，but for me it was important to finish college

30、.He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field，but I wanted a different life.There was a time when we did not talk with each other.A few months ago, I heard that my 84yearold dad was in poor health.When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to

31、help him, I knew he was seriously ill.I am his only child and so it was time to meet my fathers requirement.Two weeks after moving back，we bought a boat and started fishing again.Fishing was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed.It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us.We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before.Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart.It is not important how many fish we catch.It is about e