高中英语 Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia综合检测

角顿市安康阳光实验学校Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia
(满分：150分；时间：120分钟)
Ⅰ.单项填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1．To make members of a team perform better，the trainer first of all has to know their ________ and weakness.
A．strengths B．benefits
C．techniques D．values
2．(2013·北碚高一调研)He has ________ letters to answer.He has to work from morning to night.
A．much B．masses of
C．the number of D．a great deal of
3．What is the way the professor thought of ________ the puzzle to get the truth?
A．to work out B．working out
C．having worked out D．being worked out
4．________，I'd like to say thanks to all of you present.
A．That is B．In others words
C．In total D．In a nutshell
5．Don't trust a person that you get to know on the Internet，or you will be taken ________.
A．up B．on
C．away D．in
6．(2013·宜宾高一调研)Nowadays children should be ________ being affected by the bad computer games.
A．kept B．protected
C．forbidden D．prevented
7．He appeared ________ when I entered the room.
A．to be reading B．to read
C．reading D．being reading
8．Bill was doing a lot of physical exercise to build up his ________.
A．ability B．force
C．strength D．mind
9．He cannot ________ my new job at this time.He always has more than he can do.
A．take off B．take over
C．take up D．take on
10．—Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away?
—Thank you.________.
A．It couldn't be better B．Of course you can
C．If you like D．It's up to you
Ⅱ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
The incident took place on Sunday，the 25th of June,2012.On that __11__day，a south wind had been gusting on and off all the morning.It was not strong enough to cause us any concern，__12__ we carried on with our daily work，not __13__what was about to happen.
The storm gave us very little warning.Black __14__ loomed over the distant horizon so suddenly that we were taken by__15__.Even then，we were not really __16__，as the clouds seemed to be moving over our house and towards the distant mountains.Then，just as the clouds had __17__ inland，the wind suddenly swung around in a full __18__ and we were facing a major storm.
Instantly，we were busily preparing for the __19__.The whole family had __20__ such a storm before and everyone remembered the damage it had caused to stock and crops.There was very __21__ we could do about the crops.But we needed to protect the animals in case the river
__22__again.My elder brother called his sheep­dog and began driving our small flock of sheep to__23__ ground above the river.If the river flooded，they __24___ be safe there.
In the meantime，my father was __25__ a shed roof that had partly fallen down after many years of fine service.If the tin flew off－it could damage the house.My younger brother began __26__ carrying firewood under the shelter.My job was to help Mum board up the windows.If the storm __27__ into a cyclone(旋风)，the boards would protect the glass.
The storm raged for four hours，__28__ more rain on us than we had seen in the last five years.As expected，the river broke its __29__ and came slowly up towards the house and the stock.
Then just as we were beginning to lose __30__ the storm stopped as suddenly as it had begun.The animals were safe，and the roof was still nailed on.“All's well that ends well，”said my mother.
11．A.ordinary B．usual
C．normal D．particular
12．A.and B．so
C．but D．even
13．A.supposing B．suspecting C．endangering D．imagining 14．A.skies B．storms C．clouds D．winds
15．A.surprise B．disappointment C．suddenness D．chance 16．A.frightened B．scared C．worried D．threatened 17．A.blown B．moved
C．flown D．spread 18．A.point B．circle C．cycle D．dot
19．A.best B．most
C．worst D．least
20．A.expected B．experienced C．heard D．known
21．A.few B．many
C．much D．little 22．A.rose B．ran
C．flooded D．flowed
23．A.lower B．higher
C．deeper D．wider
24．A.should B．may
C．dared D．needed
25．A.preparing B．making
C．shedding D．mending
26．A.slowly B．nervously C．hurriedly D．steadily
27．A.became B．got
C．developed D．rushed
28．A.dropping B．giving
C．pouring D．throwing
29．A.beds B．banks
C．sides D．stocks
30．A.belief B．future
C．weight D．hope
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
A
Scientists are trying to make the deserts into good land again.They want to bring water to the deserts so that people can live and grow food there.They are learning a lot about the deserts，but more and more of the earth is becoming desert all the time.Scientists may not be able to change the desert in time.
Why is more and more land becoming desert？Scientists think that people make deserts.People are doing bad things to the earth.For example，scientists tell the people how important plants are for stopping land becoming desert，but people don't pay enough attention to the green plants.
Some places on the earth don't get much rain.But they still don't become deserts.This is because some green plants are growing there.Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places.Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier.Plants don't let the wind blow the soil away.When a bit of rain falls，the plants hold the water.Without plants，the land can become desert more easily.The present fact is that green plants on the earth are fewer and fewer.If there were no green plants on the earth，the whole earth would become desert.
31．Small green plants are very important to dry places because ________.
A．they don't let the sun make the earth into good land
B．they don't let the wind blow soil away
C．they are green
D．they have leaves
32．Land is becoming desert little by little because
______.
A．few plants grow there
B．there is not enough rain
C．people haven't done what scientists want them to do
D．scientists know little about the deserts
33．From the second paragraph，we know that ______.
A．scientists know how to change desert into good land
B．to stop the earth becoming desert，people should do good things to the earth as scientists say
C．if scientists can bring water to desert，people can live and grow food there
D．more and more places are becoming deserts all the time
34．After reading this，we learn that ________.
A．plants can keep dry land from becoming desert
B．it is good to get rid of the grass in the deserts
C．all places without much rain will become deserts
D．it is better for the dry land to grow grass than to grow trees B
The Arctic ice's decline(减少)in August,2008 has left the region with just a little more ice than in 2007，when ice hit the lowest levels on record，scientists say.
This week the ice has already started freezing back up for winter，but the rapid loss in August points to long­term，significant declines in perennial－or year－round­ice cover.
“I expected that the perennial ice this year would be similar to that of 2005 and 2006，”said Josefino Comiso of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Grecnbelt，Maryland.
“But in August，it started going at a much more rapid rate.It almost got to as low as 2007，”he said.
The ice cover at the end of last summer，Comiso said，was 38 percent less than average and 27 percent less than the previous lowest perennial ice cover.
As temperatures rise due to global warming，Arctic ice is getting thinner，which makes it easier to melt－especially in warmer water.
The oldest ice can be meters thick，having grown over the course of many years.Thick ice that melts or floats away into the warmer Atlantic in summer is replaced by thin ice，formed over the course of one winter，and this thin ice melts even quicker the following summer，he explained.
Meanwhile，Arctic Ocean water that used to be covered by ice－which reflects (反射)much of the light and warmth of the sun－now takes in that solar energy，causing it to warm further.
Comiso noted that according to scientists in the field，Arctic ice has been melting even faster from the bottom than it has from the top.This suggests that the warming of the Arctic water is a more important factor affecting the decline of summer ice，he said.
35．In which year did Arctic ice reduce the most?
A．2005. B．2006.
C．2007. D．2008.
36．The previous lowest perennial ice cover is ________ lower than average level.
A．38 percent B．11 percent
C．27 percent D．65 percent
37．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 8 refer to?
A．Arctic Ocean water. B．Arctic ice.
C．Sunlight. D．Solar energy.
38．The purpose of the author's writing this passage is to ________ .
A．show Arctic ice has melted quickly in recent years due to global warming
B．explain how the oldest Arctic ice formed
C．tell us what scientists do in the Arctic
D．provide measures to prevent Arctic ice declining
C
Do you want to be productive，mentally sharp，emotionally balanced，and full of energy all day long？If you do，you require a good sleep at night.The way you feel during your waking hours hinges on how well you sleep at night.
Then how could you sleep well？Your daytime eating and exercise habits play a role in how well you sleep.It's particularly important to watch what you put in your body in the hours leading up to your bedtime.
◆ Stay away from big meals at night.Try to make dinnertime earlier in the evening，and avoid heavy，rich foods within two hours of bed.Fatty foods take a lot of work for your stomach to digest and may keep you up.Also be cautious when it comes to acidic(酸的) foods in the evening，as they can cause stomach trouble and heartburn.
◆ Avoid alcohol before bed.Many people think that a nightcap before bed will help them sleep.While it may make you fall asleep faster，alcohol reduces your sleep quality，waking you up later in the night.To avoid this effect，stay away from alcohol in the hours before bed.
◆Cut down on caffeine.You might be surprised to know that caffeine can cause sleep problems up to ten to twelve hours after drinking it！Consider eliminating caffeine after lunch or cutting back your overall intake.
◆ Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening.Drinking lots of water，juice，tea，or other fluids may result in frequent bathroom trips throughout the night.
◆ Eat a light snack before bedtime.A light s nack before bed can help promote sleep.It helps calm the brain and allow you to sleep better.For even better sleep，try adding extra calcium(钙) to your dinner or nighttime snack.Experiment with your food habits to determine your excellent evening meals and snacks.
39．According to the passage，eating heavy and rich foods at dinner before bed ________.
A．makes your heart beat faster than usual
B．can make you have a stomachache
C．puts you into trouble of getting to sleep
D．makes you feel much excited
40．It's better not to drink alcohol before bed mainly because it may ________.
A．hurt your stomach
B．cause frequent bathroom trips
C．cause a poor sleep quality
D．make you have heart trouble
41．Why do you think eating a light snack before bed can help sleep well?
A．It can help your stomach digest.
B．It can make you settle down.
C．It can give you a good mood.
D．It can satisfy your desire.
42．What's the passage mainly about?
A．When to eat at dinner.
B．What to eat at dinner.
C．Eat less at dinner.
D．Eat right at dinner.
D
(2013·新课标全国卷Ⅱ)
Low­Cost Gifts for Mother's Day
Gift No.1
Offer to be your mother's health friend.Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits whether a disease or a regular medical check­up.Most mothers always say “no need”，but another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor's visit.The best part? This one is free.
Gift No.2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records，which include the test results and medical information.Put them all in one place.Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them.“Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother's life，”Dr.Marie Savard said.
Gift No.3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions.“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep，”Savard said.“We know that good sleep is very important to our health.”
Gift No.4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother's Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构)．Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things—many of which are “green”—and then choose a meaningful charity from a list.When your mother gets the gift，she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
43．What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor's visits?
A．Take notes. B．Be with her.
C．Buy medicine. D．Give her gifts.
44．Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother's sleep?
A．In Gift No.1. B．In Gift No.2.
C．In Gift No.3. D．In Gift No.4.
45．Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to
________.
A．enjoy good sleep B．be well­organized
C．get extra support D．give others help
E
(2013·江西高考)The light from the campfire brightened the darkness, but it could not prevent the damp cold of Dennis's Swamp (沼泽地) creeping into their bones.It was a strange place.Martin and Tom wished that they had not accepted Jack's dare.They liked camping，but not near this swamp.
“So，” Martin asked as they sat watching the hot coals.“How did this place get its name？”
“Are you sure you want to hear it? It's a scary story，”warned Jack.
“Of course！” cried out Tom.“If there were anything to be scared of，you wouldn't have chosen this place！”
“Ok，but don't say I didn't warn you，” said Jack, and he began his tale.
“Way back in time, a man called Dennis tried to start a farm here.He built that cottage over there to live in.In those days, the area looked quite different—it was covered with tall trees and the swamp was a c rystal­clear river.After three hard years, Dennis had cleared several fields and planted crops.He was so proud of his success that he refused to listen to advice.”
“‘You are clearing too much land，' warned one old man.‘The land is a living thing.It will hi t back at you if you abuse it.'”
“‘Silly fool，' said Dennis to himself.‘If I clear more land, I can grow more crops.I'll become wealthier.He's just jealous！'”
“Dennis continued to chop down trees.Small animals that relied on them for food and shelter were destroyed.He was so eager to expand his farm that he did not notice the river flowing slowly towards his door.He did not notice salt seeping to the surface of the land.He did not notice swamp plants choking all the native plants.”
“What happened？”Martin as ked.It was growing colder.He trembled, twisting his body closer to the fire.
“The land hit back—just as the old man warned，”Jack shrugged.“Dennis disappeared.Old folks around here believe that swamp plants moved up from the river and dragged him underwater.His body was never found.”
“What a stupid story，” laughed Tom.“Plants can't...” Before he had finished speaking, he screamed and fainted(晕倒)．The other two boys jumped up with fright，staring at Tom.Suddenly, they burst out laughing.Some green swamp ivy(常春藤) had covered Tom's face.It was a while before Tom could appreciate the joke.
46．The underlined word “dare” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A．courage B．assistance
C．instruction D．challenge
47．Why did Jack tell Tom and Martin the story?
A．To frighten them.
B．To satisfy their curiosity.
C．To warn them of the danger of the place.
D．To persuade them to camp in the swamp.
48．Why did Dennis ignore the warning of the old man?
A．The old man envied him.
B．The old man was foolish.
C．He was too busy to listen to others.
D．He was greedy for more crops.
49．Why did Tom scream and faint?
A．He saw Dennis's shadow.
B．He was scared by a plant.
C．His friend played a joke on him.
D．The weather became extremely cold.
50．What lesson can we learn from the story of Dennis?
A．Grasp all, lose all.
B．No sweat, no sweet.
C．It is no use crying over spilt milk.
D．He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.
Ⅳ.补全对话(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
A：You are lucky to be in such a big city where everything is wonderful.
B：I don't think so. 51
A：Why? City life seems to be very interesting and comfortable.
B：52 You see citizens are obliged to accept an unnatural way of life.They can hardly enjoy sunshine because of tall buildings around their houses.
A：That's terrible. 53
B：Yes, perhaps.But the cost of living is much higher. 54
A：I didn't think of that.Now I'd rather live in my village all my life.Would you like to go to the country for a change?
B：Great！55
A．But working in a big city means much more money without hard work like farming.
B．Actually I don't have interest in city life.
C．I think country life is as interesting as city life.
D．Not really.
E．Sometimes people can't make ends meet these years.
F．So it is.
G．I'd love to if I'm free.
Ⅴ.阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
(2013·龙台中学高一期中)
[1]If you read a newspaper or listen to a news report recently, you may hear or read a strange word, “staycation”．Staycation is a new word the American press(newspapers, radio, and television) is using to describe a vacation(假期) very close to your own home, or simply staying at home during your vacation.It is a combination of the words “stay” and “vacation”．
[2]According to many news reports, these staycations are very popular among American families this year.Why? The high price of gasoline for cars and airplanes has made it very expensive for Americans to travel compared to past years.When you combine(结合) this with the weak American dollar, it all adds up to people deciding to stay close to home during their traditional summer vacations.Of course, some places are more interesting to “stay home at” than others.And if you live in a very small town, well, you may just want to skip your vacation and save your time up to next year!
[3]Everything is expensive nowadays, and let's face it—a vacation just may not be in your plan this year.You don't have to give up family fun just because you can't________； instead, follow my tips for an economical(经济的) staycation filled with old favorites and new adventures! Staycations have achieved high popularity in current hard economic times in which unemployment levels and gas prices are high.
56．What is this passage mainly about? (within one word)
___________________________________________________________
57．Which two words make the new word “staycation”？ (within 3 words)
___________________________________________________________
58.What's the meaning of “staycation”？ (within 20 words)
___________________________________________________________
59．Why is staycation popular this year? Please list two reasons.(each within 5 words)
___________________________________________________________
60.Please fill in the blank with proper words in the last paragraph.(with 3 words)
___________________________________________________________
Ⅵ.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Dear Mr.Li，
I'm very sorry to have missed the first two lesson this morning.I got up early as usually in the morning, but when I was ready to leave I find my bicycle's front tyre(轮胎)flat.I wanted to take bus or taxi to school, and I didn't have any money with me.I had to look for a place along the street to get my bicycle repairing.Unluckily, there were not any bicycle repair shops were open in the early morning.So I had to walk to school, carrying my bicycle all the way.That's how I was late for school.
Please don't worry with my lessons, Mr.Li.I will make up for it and turn to teachers for help if necessary.
Yours，
Wang Hui
Ⅶ.书面表达(满分35分)
假设你是山东某所中学的学生李华，请根据以下提示，针对山东北部遭受沙尘暴袭击的情况，向某英语报社投稿，呼吁大家植树造林，保护环境。

1．过去家乡树木成林；
2．如今人们毁林种地建房；
3．气候变化，土地荒漠化；
4．植树造林，人人有责。

词数：1.120个左右；2.开头已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Editor，
I'm a student at a middle school of
Shandong.__________________________________________________________ _
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I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
课时作业(四)
Ⅰ.1.entertainment 2.exchanges 3.industrial 4.inhabitants 5.tourism 6.crowded 7.unfortunate 8.similarities
Ⅱ.1.C句意：两位中年乘客掉进了海里。

不幸地，他们都不会游泳。

unfortunately“不幸地”，符合题意。

2．C 第一个空为“be of＋抽象名词”结构，表示所描述对象具有的品质；be worth doing“值得做某事”，为固定搭配。

3．A 由句意可知，此处指“不要靠近火”，强调具体的距离，故用close。

closely抽象的强调程度。

4．D 句意：这位士兵被怀疑与这起犯罪案件有关。

be connected with 意为“和……有联系；和……有关”。

be connected to意为“与……相连”。

5．C be crowded with挤满。

be full of ＝be filled with充满，装满。

6．C 句意：晚霞渐渐暗淡，暮霭沉沉，野旷天低。

vast常用来指“广袤无垠的，面积广阔的”，符合题意。

big和large都表示具体事物形体或面积的大小；great“大，伟大的”多用于抽象意思，在修饰具体事物时，带有一定的感情色彩。

7．C 句意；昨天晚上他喝得太多了。

结果在过桥时掉进了河里。

so that 以便，以至于，后接句子；in fact事实上；as a result结果；instead代替。

8．B 考查连词。

句意：最近几年自然灾害频发。

在某种程度上，那是由人们破坏自然和环境引起的。

根据句意选B。

9．C 考查固定搭配。

第一个空填of, of the...size/age以及of importance/use等起到形容词的作用，在句中可作表语、定语。

第二个空填in，be similar in表示“在……方面相似”。

10．A How do you find/like...＝What do you think of...？你认为……怎么样？只有A项正确。

Ⅲ.1.A put sth. down to意思是“归结……的原因是……”。

由第二、三段的关系可以推出答案。

2．B 根据全文倒数第二段推出，肥皂剧中的中上层阶级的家庭观念——少生孩子，妇女参加工作等，使巴西人慢慢地改变自己的家庭观念和生活模式。

3．B 根据最后一段中所讲：分期付款鼓励穷人成为消费者，改变了他们的消费观念，而高消费与无节制的生育相矛盾，故巴西人少生孩子，由此推出B项正确。

如选C项，则应在reproduction前加unlimited才行。

4．C C项中有概括全文的中心词：reducing，by accident，即巴西很偶然地降低了人口增长。

5．A 文章的第一段的最后一句中“...who try to keep the beggars
off...”给出了答案提示。

6．B 根据事情发展的结果——旅馆经理给他提供了一份工作可以知道，if he was serious的意思就是if he really wants to look for a job。

7．C 文中的句子“Today Pearman works full time setting up the hotel's dining halls for busine ss meetings.”给出了答案。

8．A 通过发生在作者身上的这件事，可以判断经理弗雷迪喜欢并愿意帮助勤奋工作的人。

Ⅳ.1.She bought a flat close to her office. 2.Mr. Smith didn't attend the meeting yesterday.That was because he was ill. 3.The matter is of no importance to me.
4．Can you name some diseases connected with smoking？ 5.I'll exchange my apple for your orange.
综合检测(四)
1．A 句意：为了使所有队员表现得更好，教练首先得了解他们的优势和弱点。

strength 优势，长处，符合句意。

benefit利益；technique技巧；value 价值。

2．B 句意：他有很多书信要回复，不得不从早忙到晚。

letter是可数名词，masses of 既可修饰可数名词也可修饰不可数名词。

A，D两项只修饰不可数名词；C项为“……的数量”。

3．A 句意：为了解出这个谜了解真相，教授想出了什么样的办法？to work out为不定式作目的状语。

4．D 句意：简言之，我要感谢到场的所有的人。

in a nutshell简言之；that is和in other words意思相同，表示“换句话说”；in total“总共，总计”。

5．D 句意：不要相信你在网上认识的人，否则，你会被骗。

take in“欺骗”；take up“从事，占据”；take on“呈现”；take away“带走”。

6．D 句意：现在应该阻止孩子受不良电子游戏的影响。

keep后面接from doing；protect后接sb. from...意为“保护某人免受……影响”；prevent 后接sb. from doing，from也可省去，意为“阻止某人……”；forbid后接sb. to do。

7．A appear后接 to do，根据句意应用不定式的进行式to be doing。

8．C 句意：为了增强体力，比尔进行了许多体育锻炼。

strength体力，符合句意。

ability能力；force暴力；mind思想。

9．B take over 意为“接管，接任”符合句意。

10．A It couldn't be better.再好不过了。

11．D 这里指的是特殊的一天，即6月25日。

12．B 前后为因果关系。

13．B suspect怀疑。

根据前面主句：我们继续我们的日常工作可知。

14．C 由常识可以知道答案。

15．A take by surprise“出乎意料”为固定词组。

16．C 由“...over our house and towards the distant mountains.”可以知道答案。

17．B 上文的be moving提供了信息。

18．B swung around提供了信息。

19．C 形势严峻，只有作最坏的打算。

20．B 以前经历过，所以心有余悸。

21．D 句意：对于庄稼，我们能做的很少。

需用一个表否定的不可数含义的词，故选D。

22．C 本自然段的最后一句中If the river flooded给了暗示。

23．B 人畜在高处当然安全。

24．A 由上一句可以推知答案。

因羊已被赶到高于河平面处，故他们应该是安全的。

25．D 由后面的partly fallen down可知。

26．C 情况紧急，所以用hurriedly。

27．C 暴风演变成了旋风，注意空格后有into。

28．C 由下文可知，此处是指下倾盆大雨，因此用pouring。

29．B 由下文内容可知，此处表示大水冲破河堤。

30．D lose hope“失去希望”。

31．B 本题由第三段第六句“Plants don't let the wind blow the soil away.”可以知道植物可以阻止风把土壤吹走，由此得出答案B项。

32．A 由整篇文章可知植物在保护土地沙漠化方面起着重要的作用，土地沙漠化就反映了植物少的事实。

由此选择A项。

33．B 第二段主要告诉我们土地沙漠化是由于人们对地球正在进行破坏(砍伐树木等)，因此我们可以知道：要想阻止地球的沙漠化，人们必须对地球做些好事(植树造林等)。

34．A 整篇文章都在告诉我们这样一个不争的事实：植物对于阻止土壤沙漠化起着非常重要的作用。

35．C 由第一段“...in 2007，when ice hit the lowest levels on record...”和第四段“But in August，it started going at a much more rapid rate.It almo st got to as low as 2007...”可知北极海冰在达到了历史记录最小值，故本题答案为C项。

36．B 从第五段可计算出北极冰之前的历史最低值比平均值低11个百分点，故答案为B项。

37．A 由本段可知过去冰川覆盖着北冰洋的水面，冰反射了大部分的太阳光，使得水温不至于过高。

现在冰川融化了，对太阳光反射减少，水吸收太阳能，导致水温升高。

由此可见，此处it代指北冰洋的水。

38．A 由全文可知本文主要讲述的是北极冰川在近年来减少了很多，故选A项。

B项只是在文中第七段提到，并不是作者的写作意图，故排除B项；文中并未对科学家在北极地区所做的工作进行说明，故排除C项；D项文中并没有提及，故排除D项。

39．C 细节理解题。

由第三段第二、三句可知，“油腻食物不易消化导致晚上睡不好”。

原文的keep you up与选项C意思相近。

40．C 细节理解题。

由第四段第三句“...alcohol reduces your sleep quality，waking you up later i n the night.”可知，睡前饮酒会降低睡眠质量。

41．B 细节理解题。

由倒数第一段第三句“It helps calm the brain and allow you to sleep better.”可知，睡前吃适量零食会使大脑平静下来从而
有助于睡眠。

42．D 主旨大意题。

睡前的饮食习惯决定了晚间的睡眠质量，由此作者给出了几条晚间饮食建议。

故D项作为标题最合适。

【语篇解读】这是一则广告。

你是否为在母亲节给母亲买什么礼物而绞尽脑汁？本篇文章为你支招。

43．B 细节理解题。

根据Gift No.1中第二句话Promise to be there for any and all doctor's visits whether a disease or a regular medical check­up.可知是建议在母亲看医生的时候陪着母亲。

44．C 细节理解题。

根据第三段中“Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep，”．..可知给母亲买棉被单和舒适的枕头可以使母亲有更好的睡眠，故答案为C。

45．D 细节理解题。

根据第四段可知，Presents for Purpose公司承诺，如果在该公司买了礼物，那么所付钱的10%将会捐给慈善机构，也就是帮助别人，所以选D。

【语篇解读】本文为记叙文。

由在野营中一个孩子所讲故事为切入点来讲述一块地是如何受到Dennis过度开发而变成沼泽地的。

46．D 词义猜测题。

由“They liked camping，but not near this swamp.”可知，男孩子们并不愿在这块沼泽地附近野营。

之所以现在在这里是受到了杰克的“挑战”。

47．B 推理判断题。

根据第二、三、四段他们的对话可知，Jack警告他们这个故事很吓人，但经不住他们的请求还是告诉他们了，故Jack讲这个故事并不是为了吓他们，而是为了满足他们的好奇心。

48．D 细节理解题。

由第八段中“If I clear more land，I can grow more crops.I'll become wealthier.He's just jealous！”可知他想种更多的庄稼，变得更富，还以为别人忌妒他。

由此可知他不听老人的劝告是因为他太贪婪，想种更多庄稼。

49．B 细节理解题。

由最后一段倒数第二句“Some green swamp ivy(常春藤) had covered Tom's face.”可知他晕倒的原因是他被常春藤吓到了。

50．A 主旨大意题。

纵观全文可知Dennis因为贪婪，结果失去了一切，故A项“贪多必失”最恰当。

51－55 BDAEG
56．Staycation.
57．“Stay”and“vacation”．
58．It refers to a vacation vey close to your own home，or simply staying at home during your vacation.
59．(1)The high price of gas/gasoline.
(2)Hard economic times./Economic difficulties/The weak American dollar.
60．get away/travel(far away)/afford a vacation
短文改错
第一句：lesson→lessons第二句：usually→usual，find→found第三句：take后加a，and→but第四句：repairing→repaired第五句：shops 后加that/which或去掉were
第七句：how→why第八句：with→about/over第九句：it→them 【参考范文】
Dear Editor，
I'm_a_student_at_a_middle_school_of_Shandong.I'm writing to express my views concerning the environment in my hometown.My hometown used to be a beautiful place.Thick forest and green grass could be seen everywhere.However，because of climate changes，it rains little now. In order to build houses and grow more crops，people there cut down more and more trees.As time went on，the forests were seriously destroyed.As a result，sandstorms struck us now and then，from which people suffered a lot.To prevent the process of desertification，I hope all the people take good care of the forests and plant more trees instead of cutting them down.Then our living conditions will soon be improved.
I'm_looking_forward_to_hearing_from_you.Yours，Li_Hua。