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Module 4 Music Born in America Section Integrating Skills.单句语法填空1He _(touch)beyond words.2Then _(arise)the question where we could get the car.3He was still _(devote)to the study of chemistry.4Is it quite _(refresh)to take a bath after work?5They _(beg) him to explain，but he remained dumb. 【导学号：33030043】6They _(protest) to the mayor that the taxes were too high.7I tried to make his peace with her，but _ vain.8Each child learns _ his or her own pace.9The items are listed _ order of importance.10They were the _(pioneer) of the American West.【答案】1.was touched2.arose3.devoted4.refreshing5.begged6.protested7.in8.at9.in10.pioneers.完成句子1一般来说，杂志定期出版。(come)Generally speaking，magazines _ at stated periods.2我敢肯定，这部影片给每个观众都留下了深刻的印象。(impression)I am sure the film _ everybody who saw it.3他身体好极了，真有福。(bless)He _ excellent health.4这个方法似乎不错，但需要试验一下。(try)The method seems good but it needs to be _.5我正在做饭，这时听到有人喊救命。(when)I was cooking _.【答案】1.come out2.made an impression on3is blessed with4.tried out5.when I heard someone crying for help.阅读理解APearl Buck was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.She wrote more than one hundred books.But most people remember Pearl Buck for her novels about China.She knew the country and its people very well.For nearly forty years，China was her home.Pearls parents were Caroline and Absalom Sydenstricker.They were religious workers in China.In 1892，they were visiting the United States when Pearl was born in Hillsboro，West Virginia.Three months after her birth，the family left the United States and moved back to China.Pearl and her family lived among the Chinese people.Pearls education began at home.Her mother taught her many of the things she would have learned in an American school.A Chinese tutor(家庭教师) taught Pearl other subjects.They included the writings of the famous thinker Confucius and Chinese reading，writing and history.When she was seven，she began reading the works of British writer Charles Dickens.Many years later，after she had become a famous author，she said that Dickens writing style had the greatest influence on her own style.Her first novel was called “East Wind，West Wind”It tells the story of a Chinese girl who learns about the Western world.But it was Pearl Bucks next book that made her famous and brought her the money she needed.“The Good Earth” became the top selling book in the United States in 1931 and 1932.Pearl Buck won the Pulitzer Prize.The next year，Pearl Buck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.After almost forty years in China，the writer moved back to the United States.Pearl Buck gave many speeches in America.She talked to young people about the importance of a good education.She told them they needed to know more about other people around the world.Pearl Buck died in 1973，when she was eighty years old.1Pearl Buck is well known for _.Aher special experienceBher novels about ChinaCher writing styleDher speeches【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But most people remember Pearl Buck for her novels about China.”可知B项正确。【答案】B2Who affected Pearl Bucks writing style most according to the passage?AHer mother.BHer tutor.CCharles Dickens. DConfucius.【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知Pearl Buck自己说狄更斯的写作风格对她的写作风格的影响最大。【答案】C3Which of the following is TRUE of Pearl Buck?AShe was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize.BShe was born in China and lived there for 40 years.CHer first novel made her famous and wealthy.DShe stressed the importance of a good education in her speeches.【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的the first American woman可排除A项；根据第二段第三句可排除B项；根据第四段第三句可排除C项。根据最后一段中的“She talked to young people about the importance of a good education.”可知，Pearl Buck到处演讲，告诫年轻人良好教育的重要性，故选D项。【答案】D4Which of the following is the correct order to describe Pearl Bucks life according to the passage?aHer “The Good Earth” became a bestseller.bShe won the Nobel Prize.cShe began reading the works of Charles Dickens.dShe gave speeches in America.Ac，a，b，d Ba，c，b，dCc，b，a，d Dd，b，c，a【解析】细节理解题。根据文章可知：a中“The Good Earth”在1931年和1932年成为美国最畅销书籍；b中获得诺贝尔奖是“The Good Earth”成为畅销书后的事情；c中Pearl Buck七岁开始读查尔斯狄更斯的作品；d中她做演讲是回美国后的事情，故选A项。【答案】ABOpening week specials at Munchies Food HallAt the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the cityMonday,7th of January until Sunday,13th of JanuaryFeast until youre full!Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets.Order from the following：Succulent chicken riceSpicy satay beefDelicious noodle dishes Plump pork chopsSeafood specialties Crunchy vegetablesSweet tropical fruitHalal food is available at the stall.Malay Food Heaven.Win Prizes and Gifts!Spend $20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.Win a holiday to Western Australia.A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt.Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.Winner to be announced in The Straits Timeson the 15th of JanuaryJoin in the Fun!Between 7：00 pm.and 8: 00 pm.each evening until the 10th of January，your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you：May LeeJackie ChenKim Yap KamalAutograph sessions will follow each performance！And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.5.Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell_.Alamb BbeefCpork Dchicken【解析】细节理解题。由文章中“Order from the following”中列举的订单可知，其中不包括lamb(羔羊肉)。【答案】A6The prices at Munchies are_.Alower than usualBbargain prices for the openingClower for two peopleDlower if you spend $21.00【解析】推理判断题。由文章可知，所有消费数额在20美元以上的订单都可以有10%的折扣，因此选D。【答案】D7Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a_.Afree raffle ticketBlucky draw couponCfree mealDballoon and whistle【解析】细节理解题。由文章中“A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt.”可知，每个有收据的人都可以领到一张免费抽奖券。【答案】A8I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I_.Awatch Channel 3 televisionBcome down to Munchies at noonCread The Straits Times on the 15th of JanuaryDattend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall【解析】细节理解题。由文章中“Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January”可知，获奖者名单将在1月公布。【答案】C.阅读填句iPads vs.TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips？In the first month of the Apple iPads release,25 million were sold！People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things，but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook._1_To begin with，iPad are less expensive.Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books，but with an iPad schools can update them for free._2_Schools dont have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated._3_Students usually have multiple classes，which results in multiple textbooks.Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem.A solution to that is an iPad，which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a students textbooks.Third，schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities.Some might think all of the apps are distracting，but the apps actually make iPads more efficient _4_ Textbooks cannot do those tasks，but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly，iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time._5_With iPads，they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion，schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads.iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.AThese tablets are perfect for busy students.BSecond，iPads cost less and are more popular.CTherefore，they can use the saved money for other programs.DiPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.EMoreover，in high school，textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.FSchools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.GiPads absorb the need to buy calculators，dictionaries，and other items that are found within the device.【答案】15FCEGA
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