1、 Module 41 Reading(单词短语篇).语法填空在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。1He is always at the_(lead) edge of scientific research.2Do you know what led_the outbreak of World War I?3He was brought_in Missouri, along the Mississippi River.4She seemed intelligent and well_(educate)5Although he had little formal_(educat
2、e), he could read and write well.6When I arrived there, Mary was looking around in search_her missing dog.7The couple went through all their pockets to search_their passports.8The fact that he didnt speak a foreign language put him at a distinct_(advantage)9Being tall gave him an advantage_the other
3、 players.10The factory wants to replace most of its workers_robots.11Large quantities of oil_(be) imported from abroad every year.答案1leading 2.to 3.up 4.educated 5.education 6.of7for 8.disadvantage 9.over 10.with/by 11.are.用方框内短语的适当形式填空in support of，bring up，figure out，in huge quantities，such as，be
4、characteristic of，in search of，make a breakthrough1It_the camel to live for a long time without water.2I cant_why hes been behaving so strangely recently.3His parents died when he was little and he was_by his grandmother.4Scientists have_in the treatment of diabetes(糖尿病)5Many people left their homet
5、own for big cities_good jobs.6Id like to say a few words_his proposal.7The factory was producing greenhouse gases_8English is also spoken in Singapore and Malaysia and countries in Africa_South Africa.答案1is characteristic of 2.figure out 3.brought up4made a breakthrough 5.in search of 6.in support o
6、f7in huge quantities 8.such as.阅读理解ABack in 2001, Pen Hadow and I traveled to the North Pole (北极). One morning wed just taken down our tent and started skiing (滑雪). Pen was in front, and I was following him. Suddenly I got a strange feeling that something was behind us. I stopped, looked back and sa
7、w a polar bear, walking towards us.Pen and I planned to stay where we were, try and look big, and frighten it away. Pen had a shotgun that wed bought in Russia. That was his job. My job was to look big and to take off my skis, hold the skis in the air, make lots of noise, and frighten away the bear.
8、 Pen raised the gun and fired into the air. However, it jammed and failed to work.The bear was walking towards us. Pen tried again, but again it didnt work. Then he walked towards the bear, and I thought, “Wow, Pens gone completely mad. Hes going to get eaten. What should I do？”I thought maybe I cou
9、ld throw a ski at it or stab (刺) it with a ski pole or something. Suddenly, the bear stopped. Pen stopped. Bang. The gun went off in the air. There was a big cloud of smoke that I think surprised Pen and me more than it surprised the bear. The animal looked up, looked down, turned around and walked
10、off. Pen turned round and said, “Quick, get the camera and take a photograph， ” and that was when suddenly I felt really nervous. I couldnt even undo the zip on our bag.That was the morning of the second day of this journey. We were out there for two monthsfiftynine days, but we never saw another be
11、ar that close.1. What happened to the author and Pen?A. They lost their way.B. They felt terribly ill.C. They broke their tent.D. They were followed by a bear.2. Which of the following can best describe the author and Pen?A. Calm and brave.B. Caring and proud.C. Honest and friendly.D. Careful and hu
12、morous.3. Who frightened the bear away in the end?A. The author. B. A hunter. C. Pen. D. Another animal.4. In the text, the author mainly talks about_A. his discovery in the North PoleB. his experience in the North PoleC. why he traveled to the North PoleD. how he traveled across the North Pole答案与解析
13、本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一次记忆深刻的北极之旅，旅行中主人公和朋友遭遇北极熊并脱险的故事。1D 细节理解题。由第一段中的“I stopped, looked back and saw a polar bear, walking towards us.”可知，有一头北极熊跟着他们，故选 D 项。2A 推理判断题。由第二段中的“Pen and I planned to stay where we were, try and look big, and frighten it away”和下文他们的表现可知，他们俩遇到危险时非常冷静而且很勇敢，故选 A 项。3C 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Pen h
14、ad a shotgun.That was his job”和第四段中的“Bang. The gun went off in the air ”以及 “The animal.walked off ”可知，是 Pen 的枪声吓跑了北极熊， 故选 C 项。4B 主旨大意题。总览全文可知，作者主要讲述了在北极探险时的一次经历，故选B 项。BA survey sponsored by an international temporary service agency found that US. managers believe that people with a sense of humor do
15、 better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humor. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humor do better.The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humor may help lighthearted employees keep their jobs duri
16、ng tough times. And, whats more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humorless colleagues. Why? It seems that those with a sense of humor are better communicators and better team players.Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive. In fact, a researcher at California St
17、ate University found that humor could help the employees to release tension.Research done by psychologist Dr.Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humor helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed. According to Dr. Trices
18、research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.If humor is really this important, then why dont we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people a
19、re unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace. They tend to think humor and laughter are unproductive or unprofessional, or perhaps both. However, it is important to realize that some humor is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.5Most people think
20、a sense of humor can _Ahelp you to do your work better Bmake you have a rich lifeCmake you pleased with your work Dhelp you to make more friends6Many people dont use humor more in the workplace because _Athey like keeping silent when working Bthey dont know the positive effects of humorCthey think t
21、hey should obey the rules Dthey dont like joking or laughing7A person with a sense of humor is easier_Ato feel surprised Bto get along with Cto be worried Dto be successful8What is the main idea of the passage?APeople with a Sense of HumorBHumor Is Important in the WorkplaceCHumor and HumorlessDEver
22、yone Likes Humor答案与解析5A 细节理解题。可从第一段最后一句话“In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humor do better.”可知答案。6B 细节理解题。从第六段中的“Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humor in the workplace. They tend to think humor and laughter
23、 are unproductive or unprofessional, or perhaps both.”得出答案。7B 细节理解题。从第二段的句子“And, whats more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humorless colleagues.”和第三段“Why? It seems that those with a sense of humor are better communicators and better team players.”，可知幽默的人容易相处。8B 主旨大意题。文章介绍了一项调查结
24、果，即幽默的人工作更出色。故 B 项“幽默在工作中很重要”符合题意。CRemembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a persons name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way
25、 that does not sound forced or artificial.Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After youve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre ma
26、king to learn their names.Admit you dont know. Admitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “Im working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again？”Use associations.Link each perso
27、n you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: “Vicki Chengtall, black hair.” To reinforce(加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.When meeting a group of people,
28、concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.Go early.Consider going early to conferen
29、ces, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. Therere fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to otheran automatic review for you.9How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?AThey will be moved.
30、BThey will be annoyed. CThey will be delighted. DThey will be discouraged.10If you cant remember someones name, you may _Atell him the truth Btell him a white lie Cask him for pity Dask others to help you11What does the text mainly tell us?ATips on an important social skill.BImportance of attending
31、parties. CHow to make use of associations. DHow to recite and repeat names.答案与解析文章讲述了人际交往中的一些技能。9C 细节理解题。可从第三段中“Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their names”得出答案。10A 细节理解题。从第四段中的“Admitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed”得出答案。11A 主
32、旨大意题。文章讲述了一些重要的交际技能，A 项符合文章主题。.短文改错Last Sunday morning, when I was having a walk in the park near my home, I came across a crew make a new film with one of my favorite actor. I didnt have my camera with me at that time, but I rushed back home to get. Unfortunately, by the time I got back, they have finished the scene and the actor couldnt be seen everywhere. I was really disappointing and about to leave while he walked out of a building. He was right there in the front of me! I couldnt believe my lucknot only did I have my photo taking with him, but he signed his name on my shirt!答案
