Module 1 British and American English

（滿分150分;時(shí)間120分鐘）

第一部分? 聽(tīng)力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）

第一節(jié)（共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）

聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。

1. Where is the womans sister now？

A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. On her way home.

2. How much will the woman pay？

A. $50. B. $55. C. $60.

3. What does the woman suggest doing？

A. Putting off their picnic. B. Having dinner at home. C. Going on a picnic.

4. What did the boy do before he came home？

A. He played football. B. He played basketball. C. He watched a football match.

5. What happened to the speakers？

A. They broke the window. B. They found something stolen. C. They had a car accident.

第二節(jié)（共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）

聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。

聽(tīng)第6段材料，回答第6至8題。

6. Who did the man go on holiday with？

A. His friends. B. His parents. C. His relatives.

7. Where did the man go during the holidays？

A. Manchester. B. Highlands. C. St Andrews.

8. Hows the life of the people in the country？

A. Happy. B. Easy. C. Busy.

聽(tīng)第7段材料，回答第9至11題。

9. Whats the relationship between the speakers？

A. Boss and employee. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student.

10. Whats wrong with the man according to the woman？

A. He had a headache. B. He had a stomachache. C. There was nothing wrong with him.

11. What can we learn about the man？

A. He is honest. B. He is always telling lies. C. He is often ill.

聽(tīng)第8段材料，回答第12至14題。

12. When did the break-in happen most probably？

A. Between 10：00 and 12：00. B. Between 1：30 and 2：00.? C. Between 12：00 and 1：30.

13. What else has been stolen besides some jewellery？

A. Some money. B. A TV set. C. A box.

14. Where was the jewellery that was stolen？

A. In the bedroom. B. In the safe box. C. In the fridge.

聽(tīng)第9段材料，回答第15至17題。

15. What will Lisas mother get for her birthday？

A. A shirt. B. A skirt. C. A plate.

16. Who will cook the special dinner？

A. Lisa. B. Lisas friends. C. Lisas father.

17. What will Lisa do in the afternoon？

A. Make a big birthday cake. B. Meet some Chinese friends. C. Go shopping with her father.

聽(tīng)第10段材料，回答第18至20題。

18. Whats the weather like in England today？

A. Quite dry. B. Windy. C. Fine but cool.

19. How will the weather be like in the east of Europe tomorrow？

A. Fine. B. Windy. C. Rainy.

20. How many days does the weather report cover？

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.

第二部分? 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）

第一節(jié)（共15小題;每小題2分，滿分30分）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

A

Writing across Time

When students today need to take notes， they simply reach for their ballpoint pens. For students in the past， writing instruments were not so convenient.

Quill Pens （羽管筆）

Quill pens were made from large bird feathers. Students sharpened the quills with knives and then dipped them into pots of ink to write. The points needed constant re-sharpening and each dip of the quill provided only enough ink to write one word. Besides these problems， drops of ink often stained （留下污漬） the page. Yet people used quill pens for more than a thousand years. Can you imagine writing with a quill pen？

Brush Pens

Chinese students traditionally used brush pens to practice writing characters. Unlike quill pens， brush pens had soft bristles that made smooth lines. Students dipped their brush pens in a pool of ink on an ink stone and then wrote.

Chalk

In the 19th and early 20th centuries， when paper was not easily available， chalk was widely used in classrooms. Teachers wrote with chalk on blackboards while students practiced writing and maths on their own slates.

Fountain Pens

Fountain pens were the first pens that stored ink inside， where it flowed through the metal tip for writing. In the 19th century， they finally replaced quills on school desks. However， even with fountain pens， ink still often spilt out， leaving stains everywhere.

Ballpoint Pens

Early ballpoint pens leaked （滲漏） and wrote poorly. Three inventors took almost sixty years to finally solve these problems in the early 1950s. Today， two of them， Hungarian journalist Josef Laszlo Biro and French Baron Bic， are known for making the ballpoint pen cheap and reliable. Biro and Bic pens are still hugely popular and useful today.

21. What pens were the first to keep ink inside？

A. Quill pens. B. Brush pens. C. Fountain pens. D. Ballpoint pens.

22. What can we learn about Biro and Bic pens？

A. They cost less and work well. B. They leak when used.

C. They write poorly. D. They save ink.

23. What can we learn about writing instruments from the passage？

A. Their origins. B. Their quality. C. Their materials. D. Their development.

B

A few days ago I was sitting in a Thai restaurant enjoying a meal when I got a phone call from a friend I hadnt spoken to for a long time. Full of enthusiasm and excitement I talked slightly louder than usual and in Spanish， my mother tongue.

A few minutes into the call the lady sitting beside me got up， seemingly upset， and asked the restaurant staff to relocate her to a table as far away as possible from “this man who wont get off his phone”.

I sank in my seat out of embarrassment. I ended the call soon afterwards and felt the urge to go over and apologize （道歉）. Before getting up I looked around to see where she was and I found she was， indeed， at the table farthest away from me. I noticed that the lady was alone and staring out of the window， looking a bit sad.

Right then I quit my plan for a conventional （傳統(tǒng)的） apologetic gesture and decided to conduct an experiment. Seeing those funny smile cards in my wallet， I took one out. When signing my check I asked the waiter to secretly charge the ladys meal to my credit card instead of her bill.

I left the restaurant， letting the waiter know I would be back in a few hours to pick up my credit card. I returned later as promised， excited to learn the result.

To my pleasant surprise， things turned out the best possible way. A group of restaurant staff approached me with joy， telling me that the lady had dined there many times， but they had never seen her smile and laugh like she did upon receiving the smile card and the $0 check.

24. Why did the lady ask the restaurant staff to relocate her？

A. She didnt understand Spanish. B. She preferred to stay on her own.

C. She wanted to sit beside the window. D. She felt bothered by the authors phone call.

25. What did the author want to do after he gave up his first thought？

A. To apologize to the lady. B. To pay for the ladys meal.

C. To conduct an experiment. D. To give the lady a smile card.

26. We can learn the lady was ___ .

A. unfriendly to others B. too poor to afford a meal

C. not happy deep in her heart D. particular about where she sat

27. What is the best title for the text？

A. A Poor Lonely Lady B. A Smile Card Apology

C. An Improper Phone Call D. An Unpleasant Experience

C

American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact， there are some important differences between British English and American English.

First of all， they sound very different. Often， Americans dont say each word separately. They say several words together. Americans may say “I dunno.” instead of “I dont know.” Or they may say “Whatddya say？” instead of “What did you say？” However， the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate.

Also， some letters have different sounds. For example， the Americans say the “a” in “half” like the “a” in “cat”. But the British say the “a” in “half” like the “o” in “soft”.

Sound is not the only difference between British English and American English. Words sometimes have different meanings， too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example， the vocabulary for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks， but in England they drive lorries. The back of a car is called a trunk （后備廂） in America but in England it is a boot. The American word for the front of the car is hood， but the British say bonnet （引擎蓋）.

Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England， if you are going to telephone friends， you “ring them up”; in America you “give them a call”. When you are saying goodbye in England you might say， “Cheerio！”; in America you might say， “See you later.”

There are also differences in grammar sometimes. For example， Americans usually use the helping verb “do” when they ask a question. They say “Do you have class today？” But the British often leave out the helping verb. They say “Have you class today？”

All these differences can be confusing if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages change over time. When people live in separate places， the languages change in different ways. This is what happened to English. It can also happen to other languages， such as French. Many people in Canada speak French but their French is very different from the French in France.

28. Compared to the British， Americans are usually ___ .

A. slower in speaking B. easier to be understood

C. less careful about saying words D. more careful about saying words

29. In American English and British English， some letters in some words ___ .

A. always sound the same B. are written differently

C. have unusual sounds D. sound differently

30. Why can English be confusing according to the last paragraph？

A. It is different in different places. B. It is used by different people.

C. Its grammar changes a lot. D. Its spellings often changes.

31. What is this passage mainly about？

A. English vocabulary. B. The way the British say words.

C. The differences between American and British English. D. How American and British changes.

D

Why do some people flush when they drink alcohol （含酒精的飲料）？ This effect is a common reaction to alcohol among East Asians. It affects about 36 percent of Japanese， Chinese and Koreans.

For many of them， even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects. Most commonly， their faces， necks and sometimes their whole bodies turn red. People might also feel uncomfortable and sick to their stomachs. They might experience a burning sensation， increased heart rate， shortness of breath and headaches.

The cause is a genetic difference that they are born with an illness called ALDH2 deficiency （缺乏）. It prevents their bodies from treating alcohol the way other people do. But the effects might be more serious than just a red face. Researchers warn of a link between this condition and an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus （食道） from drinking alcohol.

The more alcohol people with this deficiency drink， the greater their risk is. In Japan and South Korea， for example， many people have the deficiency but still drink heavily. Researchers found that these drinkers develop a form of esophageal cancer six to ten times more often than those without the deficiency.

Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. It can be treated when found early， but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply. The researchers estimate that at least five hundred forty million people have the deficiency， about eight percent of the worlds population.

Philip Brooks is a researcher at the National Institute in the United States. He says it is important to educate people about the link between the alcohol flushing effect and esophageal cancer. He says doctors should ask East Asian patients about their experiences with facial flushing after drinking alcohol. Those with a history of it should be advised to limit their alcohol use. They should also be warned that cigarette smoking works with the alcohol in a way that further increases the risk of esophageal cancer.

32. What does the underlined word “flush” in Paragraph 1 probably mean？

A. Walk unsteadily. B. Appear unpleasant.

C. Turn red in the face. D. Talk more than usual.

33. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about？

A. The advantages of drinking alcohol. B. Unpleasant effects caused by alcohol.

C. The cause of the effects of alcohol. D. Asians and alcohol.

34. Why is Esophageal cancer considered to be one of the deadliest？

A. It cant be treated at all. B. It is hard to be discovered early.

C. It grows quickly at first. D. It is hard to treat once it has developed.

35. What can we infer from the passage？

A. Unpleasant effects occur only when people with the ALDH2 deficiency drink a lot.

B. The ALDH2 deficiency may be passed on from generation to generation.

C. About 36 percent of Japanese， Chinese and Koreans are heavy drinkers.

D. Only some East Asians have the ALDH2 deficiency.

第二節(jié)（共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分）

根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

“The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot to prevent discomfort and injuries，” personal trainers say. Here are some shopping tips：

36? ? ? ? Depending on your workout （體育鍛煉）， shoes designed for walking， running， tennis， cross-training or another specialty will provide the best support for your feet.

Shop when you normally exercise. Feet actually get bigger throughout the day， sometimes swelling （腫脹） up as much as a half-size by nighttime.? ? ? ? 37

Try them on. Never choose a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy. Bring the type of socks youd wear to work out and go for a walk through the store.

38? ? ? ? You should be able to spread your toes out comfortably. Make sure theres about a half-inch of space between them and the front of the shoe. The back should fit warmly and comfortably against your heel and not move up and down. If your feet are different sizes， buy based on the larger one.

Talk to an expert.? ? ? ? 39? ? ? ? Usually they can recommend the best shoes to guard against injuries.

40? ? ? ? Many trainers recommend switching footwear every three to five months， if possible， to maintain proper cushioning （減震） and support.

One tip： if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support， they may be ready to go.

41. A. competition B. prediction C. discussion D. conversation

42. A. loudly B. directly C. secretly D. suddenly

43. A. encouraged B. annoyed C. worried D. pleased

44. A. simply B. slowly C. finally D. clearly

45. A. sat down B. got on C. stood up D. looked around

46. A. greeted B. shared C. provided D. celebrated

47. A. shouted B. explained C. announced D. wondered

48. A. method B. idea C. time? D. experience

49. A. sorry B. yes C. hello? ? ? D. bye

50. A. wished B. introduced C. challenged D. spread

51. A. returned B. refused C. hidden D. driven

52. A. energetic B. friendly C. noisy? ? D. crowded

53. A. foreigner B. passenger C. driver? ? D. leader

54. A. of B. among C. behind D. including

55. A. unexpected B. uncontrolled C. unaccepted D. unchanged

56. A. call B. make C. turn D. cheer

57. A. complain B. ask C. argue? ? D. hear

58. A. broken B. open C. quiet D. empty

59. A. Obviously B. Hopefully C. Importantly D. Fortunately

60. A. needed B. wasted C. covered? D. mattered

第二節(jié)（共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分）

閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

When I was 19， I got a job in my local bookstore.? ? 61? ? （live） in the large city， I usually saw many strange customers， most of whom were

62? ? （teenage）. They didnt come often; I forgot all the customers? ? 63? ? two.

One night a 15-year-old girl came in， looking for a book with a boy. They seemed to find what they? ? 64? ? （want） to buy. But when they came to the counter， the girl found she was a dollar or two short to buy the book， and she took out all her money to prove it. She looked so? ? 65? ? （disappoint）. Just then I remembered my discount card and it was still active，? ? 66? ? I told the girl not? ? 67? ? （worry）.

I put in my code， being happy that I could help them with this card. With? ? 68? ? book in her hand the girl gave me a thankful smile， and then she and the boy got out of the store? ? 69? ? （happy）， leaving me feeling content （滿足的）， too.

This experience? ? 70? ? （influence） me deeply every day since then. In fact， sometimes a little thing can also make ones world beautiful.

61.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 62.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 63.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 64.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 65.

66.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 67.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 68.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 69.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 70.

第四部分? 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）

第一節(jié)? 短文改錯(cuò)（共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分）

假定英語(yǔ)課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請(qǐng)你修改同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語(yǔ)言錯(cuò)誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯(cuò)誤僅涉及一個(gè)單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個(gè)漏字符號(hào)（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）劃掉。

修改：在錯(cuò)的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯(cuò)誤及其修改均僅限一詞;

2.只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計(jì)分。

In the afternoon of May 25th an charity sale was held by the Student Union on our school playground. Although it was hard work， but students actively took part.

In order to organize it successful， we made full preparations. After the sale， we collected various use books from the students and second-hand goods which were still in good condition， and classified them. When the day came， students and teachers all came and took active part in it. At the end of the activity， we raise 5，000 yuan in total.

All the money we raised will go to the students from poor family in our school to help finish our studies. Its so a meaningful activity that students are all looking forward to the next charity sale.

第二節(jié)? 書面表達(dá)（滿分25分）

假如你是在英國(guó)讀書的Danny，你在中國(guó)的好朋友李華寫信請(qǐng)教你關(guān)于英式英語(yǔ)和美式英語(yǔ)的差異。請(qǐng)你根據(jù)以下要點(diǎn)提示，用英語(yǔ)給李華寫一封回信。信的內(nèi)容包括：

1.在詞匯方面的差異;

2.在拼寫上的差異。

注意：

1.詞數(shù)100左右，信的開(kāi)頭與結(jié)尾已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù);

2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。

Dear Li Hua，

Im so glad to hear from you.

Hope everything goes well.

Yours truly，

Danny