Module 4 Carnival

（满分150分;时间120分钟）

第一部分  听力（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the girl mean？

A. She hasnt seen the teacher. B. She saw the teacher four days ago. C. She likes the teacher.

2. What does the woman think of the shirt？

A. It is too large. B. Its color is not suitable for a party. C. It is not beautiful.

3. When will the man finally arrive？

A. At 10：15. B. At 10：20. C. At 10：35.

4. What will the woman probably do？

A. Go to the airport by taxi. B. Wait for the airport bus. C. Go back home by taxi.

5. What will be served first？

A. Coffee. B. Noodles. C. Soup.

第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7題。

6. When does the next regular train arrive in New York？

A. At 2：35 am. B. At 2：35 pm. C. At 3：35 pm.

7. Which train do the speakers decide to take？

A. The first-class express train. B. The second-class express train. C. The second-class regular train.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What sport are the speakers talking about？

A. Basketball. B. Tennis. C. Football.

9. Which lines are for doubles？

A. The outside lines. B. The middle lines. C. The inside lines.

10. How can one win the game？

A. By getting to 40 first. B. By getting to 40 and winning again. C. By getting to Love Love first.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers？

A. Teacher and student. B. Child and parent. C. Friends.

12. What can we learn about Lucy？

A. She is a princess.  B. She is from a rich family. C. She likes quarrelling with others.

13. What does the man suggest the woman do？

A. Make friends with Lucy. B. Find something in common with Lucy. C. Be the first to say sorry.

听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. Where does this conversation probably take place？

A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore.

15. When did the man borrow the book？

A. On September 17. B. On October 17. C. On September 7.

16. What was the ending of the conversation？

A. The man paid for the book. B. The man found the book. C. The man bought another copy.

聽第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How many times has Tokyo been destroyed and rebuilt in the 20th century？

A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.

18. When was Tokyos first rebuilding finished？

A. In 1923. B. In 1927. C. In 1930.

19. What did Tokyo witness in 1964？

A. An earthquake. B. A terrible fire. C. The Olympic Games.

20. What is one of the problems in Tokyo as a result of the rapid development？

A. Lack of houses. B. The reducing population. C. Lack of farm land.

第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

Do you want to get ahead in your career， but need to bring your skills up to date？ Thanks to the power of online learning， the following courses can give your skills an improvement in just a few weeks.

· PMT Course—Rating （等级）： 4.8 stars out of 5

In this course， youll understand exactly how your brain picks up， stores and makes sense of new information. Also youll learn how to overcome procrastination （拖延） and make full use of your memory.

· EPSDM Course—Rating： 4.1 stars out of 5

Whatever your job is， youll need to undertake some degree of problem-solving and decision-making tasks regularly. Master these skills and youll be seen as a reliable individual with leadership potential. The course contains real-life case studies that will help you appreciate the importance of critical thinking in day-to-day situations.

· SP Course—Rating： 5 stars out of 5

There are few forms of communication more persuasive （有说服力的） than a high-quality presentation， but many people find public speaking to be a discouraging thing. In this course， youll learn how to overcome your fears， and make use of verbal and non-verbal tips in getting your message across.

· IP Course—Rating： 4.7 stars out of 5

If you want to make an important difference within your organization and ensure your ideas are heard， you need to learn how to influence others. This course will equip you with the skills you need to share your ideas with others in such a way that they take notice.

21. What can you learn from EPSDM Course？

A. How to make friends. B. How to make decisions.

C. How to make use of your time. D. How to make yourself heard clearly.

22. What courses are helpful in communication skills？

A. PMT Course and EPSDM Course. B. EPSDM Course and SP Course.

C. PMT Course and IP Course. D. SP Course and IP Course.

23. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to？

A. Courses. B. Others. C. Skills. D. Ideas.

B

Zheng He was one of Chinas most famous explorers. Towards the end of the fourteenth century， his fleet （艦队） sailed to countries far away.

Zheng He had over 300 ships， some of which were over 150 meters long， and could carry up to 1，000 people. Besides， the ships carried gold， silver， silk， china and other treasures to give as gifts to the rulers of other countries. Some ships even had earth on board so that the sailors could grow their crops for food.

On Zheng Hes first voyage， he set sail across the Indian Ocean. His fleet traveled many days far away from land. One day， they were hit by a storm. All the sailors thought the fleet was going to sink. Then a strange light appeared and after that， the storm passed. The strange light was probably electricity from a thunderstorm， but the sailors in Zheng Hes fleet believed it was a sign of protection from the gods. With the belief， they were happy to follow Zheng He wherever he led them.

Zheng He completed seven famous voyages between 1405 and 1433. He visited many countries in Asia and Africa. He brought back many gifts from the countries he visited， such as medicines， pearls and strange animals. The most famous of them were a giraffe and a zebra.

In 28 years of traveling， Zheng He had managed to share the glory （辉煌） of China with many different countries. When he died in 1435， the stories of his travels made him one of Chinas most famous sailors.

24. Why did some of the ships carry earth on board？

A. To use it for exchange. B. To plant trees for shade.

C. To give it to others as a gift. D. To grow their own crops for food.

25. Why were the sailors willing to follow Zheng He？

A. They believed in gods protecting them. B. They wanted to make a fortune.

C. They thought they were lucky. D. They respected him.

26. What were the most famous gifts Zheng He brought back？

A. Gold and silver. B. A giraffe and a zebra. C. Medicines and pearls. D. A monkey and a tiger.

27. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Zheng Hes Life B. The Glory of China

C. Zheng He and His Voyages D. Chinas Famous Explorer

C

The Carnival of Brazil is an yearly festival held 46 days before Easter， especially famous for the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the festival of Saturnalia， which， adapted to Christianity， became a farewell to bad things in a season of religious discipline to regret Christs death and prepare for his coming back to life.

Modern Brazilian Carnival dates back to Rio de Janeiro in 1641. It originally copied the European form of the festival， later taking in elements of native American and African cultures.

In the late 19th century， the strings were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. These were pageant （盛裝游行） groups that paraded （游行） through city avenues performing on instruments and dancing. Today they are known as blocks， consisting of a group of people who dress in costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos. Blocks are generally connected with particular neighborhoods; they include both a music group and a lot of revelers （狂欢者）.

Block parades have become an expressive feature of Rios Carnival. Today， the groups are more than 100 in total and increase each year. Blocks can be formed by small or large groups of revelers with a clear title. Before the show， they gather in a square， and then parade in sections of the city， often near the beach.

Carnival time in Rio is very interesting， but is also the most expensive time to visit Rio. Hotel rooms and other lodgings can be up to four times more expensive than the regular rates. There are big crowds at some locations and life is far from ordinary in many parts of town.

28. What can we infer from Paragraph 1 about the Carnival of Brazil？

A. It is often held after Easter. B. It is from Easter and Saturnalia.

C. It is mainly to celebrate the birth of Christ. D. It is a festival to say goodbye to bad things and begin a new life.

29. When did modern Brazilian Carnival begin？

A. About 100 years ago. B. More than 370 years ago.

C. Over five centuries ago. D. Less than two centuries ago.

30. What can we learn about the blocks in Rio de Janeiro？

A. They dont parade before the show.

B. There are no more than 100 blocks today.

C. They always parade through countryside villages singing and dancing.

D. They are always wearing costumes or special T-shirts with themes or logos.

31. What does the text mainly talk about？

A. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro. B. The famous carnivals in the world.

C. The way the carnival was introduced in Brazil. D. The happy life of the people in Rio de Janeiro.

D

Does stress cause gray hair？ Many people believe that tension （紧张） and stress can cause your hair to lose its color. In fact， it is an old wives tale that being upset all the time can result in premature graying （过早老龄化）. Here is a closer look at this situation and why some believe that this old wives tale could be true.

As one ages， the hairs on the head also age. In fact， just about everything on the human body begins to show signs of wear and tear after a while. The joints wear and hurt when moved and skin wears and becomes wrinkled （有皱纹的）. Hairs on the head grow and eventually die. They are replaced， but in the process something else happens.

When new hairs are replaced， the color or pigment （色素） is also added to them. However， as one ages， this pigment becomes less and less available. At first， hairs will have a limited amount of pigment and they will appear to be grayish in color. In time， they will lose all of their pigment and will be white. Many things are known to cause graying， and genetics is a very powerful factor. If one of your parents turns gray at an early age， there is a good chance that you will too. Some people begin the graying process in high school， while others may be over the age of forty.

Constant worry and tension can have many harmful effects on the human body. It is a known fact that stressful times can cause one to suffer hair loss. It would make sense that if it can cause these problems， perhaps it also may contribute to graying. However， there is no sound evidence to support this.

On the other hand， many medical professionals believe that there may be a link between graying and a constant state of anxiety or tension. Does stress cause gray hair？ There is no scientific evidence to support the theory， but it is best to avoid stressful situations.

32. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 1 most probably mean？

A. Silly remarks. B. Clever remarks. C. Exciting remarks. D. Disappointing remarks.

33. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us？

A. Skin becomes wrinkled with age. B. Every part of the body ages with age.

C. Hairs will grow weak but not die. D. Most parts of the body is replaced with age.

34. What can play the most important role in the graying process？

A. The amount of food people eat and living environment.

B. Genetics and the amount of water people drink.

C. Genetics and the amount of sleeping time.

D. The amount of pigment and genetics.

35. What can we infer from the text？

A. Stress causing gray hair is still in question. B. Gray hair has nothing to do with tension.

C. Stressful situations could be of benefit. D. Sound evidence has been found.

第二節（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）

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。

A patient came to see me about the stress in her life.  One was to make her bed from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work. I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks. She was shocked， probably thinking Id been raised by wolves in a forest.

Two weeks later she went into my office beaming （眉開眼笑）. She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years—and nothing bad had happened. “And you know what？” she said， “I dont dry my dishes anymore， either.”

One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before. The other was giving herself permission to be less that perfect. This story shows an important principle about managing time： No one can do it all. Each of us has to make choices and accept trade-offs （交易）. The problem is， many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last. They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves.

So what is the solution？ Theres an easy way. Decide what you want in your life， and put that first. On a daily basis， that should include regular meals， enough sleep and time with your family.  The choice is yours： whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life. Take a nap. Take a walk. Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers. Fill more of your time with want-to-dos instead of have-to-dos.

A. However， she went along with my idea.

B. She described all the things she had to do.

C. This woman had made two major breakthroughs.

D. Most people do not take time to relax themselves.

E. They put everyone elses needs ahead of their own.

F. The point is to do something for yourself every day.

G. Above all， you neednt do anything else for yourself regularly.

36.                            37.                            38.                            39.                            40.

第三部分  英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节  完形填空（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One evening I was resting in a cafe. I    41    a pair of newly bought white leather shoes， which were rather expensive. Then a boy came to me.

He was in a（n）    42    shirt， looking pale and about eleven. No sooner had I begun to speak than he opened the    43    in his hand and took out the tools of shoe-polishing. He    44    down， took off my leather shoes， and began to shine them.  He was busy doing his work    45    heavy rain began to pour down. People rushed to the cafe for    46    from the rain. More and more people crowded    47    and gradually separated the boy from me.

Hours passed， and it turned    48   . I had no shoes on my feet and    49    where the boy had been. I thought he would not    50    my shoes， and I would have to go home on my bare feet.

When it was near midnight the    51    ended， and there were fewer and fewer people in the cafe. The cafe was to be    52   . I had to move to the door， head lowererd. Just as I went to the gate， I    53    found that a boy of about eleven， looking very    54   ， was sleeping at the    55    with his head leaning against a box and his upper body being    56   . He held a package made of his shirt tightly in his arms.

I shook him slightly and woke him up. He    57    up and rubbed （搓） his eyes for a while before he recognized me. Then he opened the package    58   ， gave me my leather shoes， and apologized to me shyly. I    59    him and wrapped （用……包裹） him with his unfit shirt， which had wrapped my leather shoes. On my way home， the    60    of the boy stayed in my mind.

41. A. took B. wore C. mended D. owned

42. A. old B. unfit C. small D. dirty

43. A. bag B. package C. box D. suitcase

44. A. fell B. bent C. bowed D. looked

45. A. when B. after C. because D. since

46. A. protection B. rest C. hide D. preparation

47. A. out B. away C. in D. off

48. A. dark B. fine C. foggy D. bright

49. A. thought B. wondered C. guessed D. imagined

50. A. shine B. keep C. return D. carry

51. A. rain B. drink C. time D. work

52. A. cleaned B. locked C. visited D. closed

53. A. shortly B. surprisedly C. sadly D. immediately

54. A. familiar B. happy C. strong D. polite

55. A. table B. door C. bed D. cafe

56. A. wet B. bare C. pale D. cold

57. A. stayed B. turned C. jumped D. rose

58. A. finally B. suddenly C. unfriendly D. hurriedly

59. A. recognized B. forgave C. paid D. inspired

60. A. feature B. shirt C. image D. form

第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）

閱读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

With the development of industry， air pollution is getting more and more serious. In Shanghai， many people suffer from different kinds of    61    （illness） because of air pollution.

Air pollution is    62    （main） caused by the following reasons. About half of the problem is caused by vehicles （交通工具）. There are more and more cars and buses on the road，    63    give off poisonous （有毒的） gases. 35% of air pollution is caused by factories. Another factor is smoking.    64    （smoke） does harm to others health as well as to    65    of the smokers. Besides， there is 10% of air pollution    66    （cause） by other reasons. We should take measures    67    （fight） against pollution. New fuel can be used to take the place    68    gas. We can plant more trees， grass and flowers.

All in all， if everybody realizes the    69    （important） of environment and does something to stop pollution， the problem    70    （solve）.

61.                            62.                            63.                            64.                            65.

66.                            67.                            68.                            69.                            70.

第四部分  写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

People find it hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve because excitement. Santa is coming and you cant bear how long it took for the time to pass. Here is two suggestions that may help you overcome the excitement but get some necessary sleep before the big day. Wake up early than usual on Christmas Eve morning. Do this will make you more tired when you want to go to the bed. Help your family， friends， or even neighbor prepare for Christmas Day. Being helpfully will successfully take your mind off the excitement， but it will still let them feel involved and happy.

第二節  书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华，你班新来了一批美国留学生，老师将组织一次关于中美文化与风俗方面的交流会。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，介绍一下中国的传统节日——春节。内容包括：

1.春节的时间;

2.主要活动（年夜饭、拜年等）。

注意：

1.词数100左右，短文的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Hello， dear friends.

I do hope you can have an opportunity to celebrate the Spring Festival in China.

Thats all. Thank you！