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模块6 Unit 2 What is happiness to you一、阅读理解。We talk about people being “colourblind” but very few of us are.Even those who describe themselves as colourblind are normally just colour deficient.A strongly colourblind person will still be able to tell 20 different colours，pared to the 100 or so that normalsighted people see.Pingelap，a tiny island in the Pacific，is a beautiful spot but one that has a genetic trouble.It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.Not being able to see in colour is bad enough.But one islander，Herrol，whos a fisherman，also struggles in full sunlight because all he sees is a painful burntout image.“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun，” he says，“because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work.”But if being truly colourblind is rare，why is it that around 10% of the population of Pingelap live in a totally black and white world?Well，we know that in 1780 the population of Pingelap was all but wiped out by a tsunami(海啸)As few as 20 people survived，one of whom was the king.Its believed he had a genetic fault that causes colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations.There is one advantage.Herrol can see well，really well，in the dark.So when it gets dark，Herrol and his friends get in their boats and hunt flying fish.They hang up flaming torches and the flying fish are attracted to the flames.“This type of fishing is fun，” Herrol says，“especially if we catch plenty.So even though its hard work we enjoy it.”1What is Pingelap famous as?AA tiny island.BA beautiful island.CA mentally troubled island.DA colourblind island.2What can we infer about Herrol?AHe may stay at home when its sunny.BHe is interested in burntout images.CHe likes taking photos very much.DHe doesnt live in Pingelap any more.3Why are about onetenth of people in Pingelap colourblind?ABecause Pingelap often suffers from tsunamis.BBecause the king had an unlucky marriage.CBecause the kings genetic fault played a role.DBecause the king made a serious mistake.4What would be the best title for the text?AThe island of colourblindness.BThe disadvantage of Herrol.CThe history of Pingelap.DThe advantage of colourblindness.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了色盲岛Pingelap岛，以及该岛上居民色盲的原因、情况等。【难句分析】It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white.分析：该句为复合句。句中because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white为because引导的原因状语从句，其中who live on this remote island为who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词so many people。译文：它被称为色盲岛，因为居住在这个偏远岛屿上的这么多人(眼中)看到的颜色只有黑色和白色。1D考查细节理解。根据第二段第二句“It is known as Colourblind Island because so many people who live on this remote island can only see in black and white”可知，Pingelap岛因被称为色盲岛而出名，故D项正确。2A考查推理判断。根据第三段最后一句中的“I find it difficult to go outside in the sun.because when its sunny I cannot see to do my work”可知，他发现在阳光下无法看东西，所以无法工作；据此可以判断，阳光充足时他可能会待在家里面，故A项正确。3C考查细节理解。根据第五段最后一句“Its believed he had a genetic fault that causes colourblindness and he passed this fault on to his many generations”可知，该岛的国王有导致色盲的基因，这是一种基因缺陷，他将这一基因传给了后代，所以岛上的很多人是色盲，故C项正确。4A考查标题判断。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了色盲岛Pingelap岛，故A项正确。二、单项填空1.While experts _ delaying the retirement age, some citizens doubt whether they can _ easily to thenew age of workforce.A. acplish, adopt B. attain, allocate C. adore, adapt D. advocate, adjust【答案】D【解析】 acplish 完成； adopt 采取， 收养； attain 获得； allocate 分配； adore 崇拜； adapt 使适应； advocate提倡；adjust 调整。句意：尽管专家提倡推迟退休年龄，有些人怀疑他们是否能适应新时代的工作。2.Some high school teachers strongly _ the reform of the current education system to make students developin an allround way.A. advocate B. Establish C. dominate D. plain【答案】A【解析】句意：一些中学教师强烈主张对当今的教育体系进行改革，以使学生得到全面的发展。advocate“提倡，主张，拥护” ，符合句意。establish 建立；dominate 控制，支配；plain 抱怨。3.The examinations are around the corner. Some fans in our class are persuaded to _ playing football tofocus on their studies.A. neglected B. escaped C. quit D. denied【答案】C【解析】neglected 疏忽；忽略；escaped 溜走；逃脱；quit 放弃，离开，停止，摆脱；denied 否定，否认；句意：考试就在眼前，我们班的一些球迷被说服放弃踢足球，集中精力学习。quit (doing) sth.“停止/放弃(做)某事” 。4.To ensure that children from poor areas can receive fair education, the government has planned to _ moremoney to improve the miserable conditions of local schools.A. announce B. allocate C. advocate D. accumulate【答案】B【解析】announce 宣布；allocate 分配；advocate 提倡；accumulate 累积。句意：为了确保贫困地区的孩子能接受公平的教育,政府计划分配更多的资金来改善当地学校的贫穷的教学条件，故选 B 项。5.A UN official said aid programs will be suspended until theres _ protection for relief convoys(车队).A. abrupt B. typical C. adequate D. considerate【答案】C【解析】abrupt 突然的；typical 典型的；adequate 足够的；considerate 体贴的。句意：一名联合国官员说将会暂停援助项目，直到援助车队能够得到充分的保护为止。6._ by adjustments to financial systems and safety nets, some of those reforms fail to ensure that the poorare not harmed.A. Having not acpanied B. Not having been acpaniedC. Having not been acpanying D. Not having acpanied【答案】B【解析】句子主语 some of those reforms 和 acpany 之间是一种被动关系，acpany 这一动作在谓语动词之前发生，可知用现在分词完成式的被动式，根据句意可知选 B。句意：其中的一些改革如果不伴随着金融制度和网络安全的调整，就不能确保穷人不受到伤害。7.The young nurse was very nervous when she _ in her first operation.A. resisted B. insisted C. accepted D. assisted【答案】D【解析】assist 协助，帮助。句意：当第一次辅助(assist)做手术时，那位年轻护士很紧张。8.We knew that there were no _ or easy solutions to overe the problems that we faced.A. instant B. suitable C. free D. open【答案】A【解析】句意：我们知道对于面临的问题我们没有立竿见影的解决方法。根据句意用 instant。9.As he began his U. S. job hunt, Morales considered buying a car in order to be able to _ the best availablejob.A. go through B. go after C. . go away with D. go over【答案】B【解析】go after 追逐, 追求，符合语境。当他开始在美国找工作时，莫拉莱斯考虑购买一辆汽车，以便能够追求最好的工作。10.His essay, having been polished up many times, was brief and _, and therefore won the first prize in thewriting petition.A. at this point B. off the point C. on the point D. to the point【答案】D【解析】to the point 切题的，中肯的。句意：他的文章，经多次修改后，简洁而又切题，因此在作文比赛中赢得了一等奖。11.Most living creatures are capable of _ when pelled to do so.A. application B. adaptation C. approval D. appreciation【答案】D【解析】application 应用；adaptation 改编；approval 批准；appreciation 感激。句意：大多数生物都能在迫于压力的情况下适应新环境。12.In the questionnaire, the subjects are questioned whether they _ banning cars in the city center.A. agree B. ment C. advocate D. conduct【答案】C【解析】 句意： 在问卷调查中， 被试被询问是否提倡在市中心禁止车辆行驶这一主张。 agree 同意； ment评论；advocate 提倡，主张；conduct 执行，实施。advocate doing sth 提倡做某事，故选 C。13.She _ school as soon as she had taken her GCSEs.A. went to B. left for C. quit D. gave in【答案】 C【解析】quit school 辍学。句意：她一拿到普通中等教育证书后就没再上学了。14.Mr. Williams is a conservative who advocates fewer government controls on business.A. abandons B. allocates C. accelerates D. advocates【答案】 C。【解析】abandon 抛弃；allocate 分配；accelerate 加速；advocate 提倡，鼓吹。句意：威廉斯先生是个保守派，主张政府应减少对商业的控制。15.He graduated from a key university with great honors and I think he is _ to the job.A. delicate B. pulsory C. adequate D. suitable【答案】C【解析】句意：他毕业于一所重点大学，我认为他足以胜任这份工作。adequate“胜任的，合格的” ，符合题意。delicate 易碎的，精致的；pulsory 义务的；suitable 适合的，恰当的，be suitable for 适合。be adequate to 能胜任。三、完形填空。A taxi driver taught me a lesson in customer satisfaction and expectations.Inspiring speakers 1 thousands of dollars to give this kind of training to corporate directors and staff.It cost me only a $12 2 ride.I had 3 into Dallas just for the purpose of calling on a client.Time was precious and my 4 included a quick roundtrip from and back to the airport.A 5 taxi pulled up.The driver rushed to 6 the passenger door for me and made sure I was 7 seated before he closed the door.As he got in the drivers seat，he 8 that the neatly folded Wall Street Journal next to me was for my use.He then showed me several 9 and asked me what type of music I would enjoy.I could not believe the 10 I was receiving！I took the opportunity to say，“ 11 you take great pride in your work.You must have a 12 to share.”“You bet，”he 13 ，“I used to be in Corporate America.But I was tired of thinking my best would never be good enough.I 14 to find my right position in life，where I could feel 15 of being the best.I love driving cars，and feeling like I have done a full days work and done it 16 So I chose to bee a 17 One thing I know for sure，to be good in my business I just have to meet the expectations of my passengers. 18 ，to be great in my business，I have to go 19 the customers expectations！”The taxi driver taught me a great life 20 ：Go an extra mile when providing any service to others.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了一名出租车司机给作者上了一堂关于如何达到客户满意和期望的课。1A.offerBchargeCpayDaffordB解析：根据空后的“thousands of dollars to give this kind of training to corporate directors and staff.It cost me only a $12”可知，励志演讲家的培训是要收费的。charge表示“收费”，符合语境。2A.taxiBbusCcarDtrainA解析：根据文章第一句可知，出租车司机收作者12美元。3A.drivenBflownCranDcycledB解析：根据第二段第二句可知，作者当时是乘飞机去的。4A.hopeBpurposeCplanDchoiceC解析：根据语境可知，时间很珍贵，作者的计划中包括往返机场的旅程。5A.privateBroughCslowDcleanD解析：根据下文的“the neatly folded Wall Street Journal next to me was for my use”可推知，出租车很干净。6A.openBlockCpushDshutA解析：结合“the passenger door for me”可推知，司机赶快跑过来给作者开车门。7A.silentlyBfortablyCtightlyDcasuallyB解析：根据语境可推知，该司机注重乘客的满意度，所以他一定确保作者乘坐舒适。8A.declaredBconcludedCfoundDmentionedD解析：根据语境可推知，司机向乘客提醒有杂志可看。mention“提到”。9A.picturesBmapsCtapesDbooksC解析：根据空后的“asked me what type of music I would enjoy”可推知，司机给作者拿出几盘音乐磁带让他选择。10A.serviceBgiftCinvitationDadviceA解析：根据空后的“I was receiving”可推知，作者对出租车司机提供的服务非常吃惊，不敢相信。receive the service“接受服务”。11A.ActuallyBObviouslyCGraduallyDSuddenlyB解析：由空后的“You must have a to share.”以及语境可推知，显而易见，作者认为出租车司机为自己的工作自豪。12A.chanceBsecretCstoryDrideC解析：根据空后的“to share”以及语境可推知，此处表示有故事分享。13A.whisperedBarguedCsighedDrepliedD解析：根据语境可知，司机回应了作者的推断。14A.decidedBpromisedChappenedDhesitatedA解析：根据空前的“I was tired of thinking”可推知，司机决定行动起来，找到生活中合适的位置。15A.carefulBproudCafraidDcuriousB解析：根据第三段第二句的“you take great pride in your work”可推知，司机想做到最好并为自己的工作自豪。16A.earlyBrapidlyCcautiouslyDwellD解析：根据语境可推知，司机想把工作做好。17A.driverBdirectorCclientDspeakerA解析：根据语境可知，他决定转行当一名司机。18A.BesidesBThereforeCHoweverDPerhapsC解析：根据语境可知，上下文表示逻辑上的转折关系，故用However“然而”。19A.againstBwithinCoverDbeyondD解析：根据文章最后一句可知，要想做到最好，就要多为客户考虑，超出客户的期望。beyond“超出”。20A.methodBexperienceClessonDstandardC解析：根据文章开头可知，此处表示司机给作者上了生动的一课。四、短文改错。It is true that famous schools have equipped with better teaching facilities.However， teachers there are excellent， who e from all over country and even abroad.They have a strong teaching ability to make classes more live and interesting， but students will be able to accept knowledge a bit more easily and better.However， not every student was fit to go to famous schools， in that there is fierce petition among students.And students there have to work much harder than these in ordinary schools.I hope the government will take effective measures to make sure all the schools to provide equally good educations.答案：It is true that famous schools equipped with better teaching facilities.， teachers there are excellent， who e from all over country and even abroad.They have a strong teaching ability to make classes more and interesting， students will be able to accept knowledge a bit more easily and better.However， not every student fit to go to famous schools， in there is fierce petition among students.And students there have to work much harder than in ordinary schools.I hope the government will take effective measures to make sure all the schools provide equally good
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