Module 1 British and American English

（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. 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（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8题。

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.

听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

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.

听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

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.

听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

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.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

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  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

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 （羽管笔）

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 （留下污渍） 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 （傳统的） 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 （后備厢） 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 （引擎盖）.

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.

第二节（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。

“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 （体育锻炼）， 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 （肿胀） 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（共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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 （满足的）， 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  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。

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.

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是在英国读书的Danny，你在中国的好朋友李华写信请教你关于英式英语和美式英语的差异。请你根据以下要点提示，用英语给李华写一封回信。信的内容包括：

1.在词汇方面的差异;

2.在拼写上的差异。

注意：

1.詞数100左右，信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数;

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Li Hua，

Im so glad to hear from you.

Hope everything goes well.

Yours truly，

Danny