外研版高中英语必修二模块质量测评二

模块质量测评二(Module 2)

(时间：100分钟满分：120分)

第一部分阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

Many visitors to the United States find that the fast pace at which people move is very troubling. One's first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City people always seem to be hurrying to get where they are going. And they are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.

At first this may seem unfriendly to you: people will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop or dine in a restaurant. Do not think it is because Americans are in such a hurry that they are unfriendly. Life is often much slower outside the big cities, which is true in other countries as well.

Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done. But when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great care to help you.

1．In American big cities, people rarely______.

A．smile to each other

B．move at a fast pace

C．chat with each other in a shop

D．dine away from home

2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the

passage?

A．Life pace is different inside and outside big cities.

B．Life pace is quite slow in other parts of the world.

C．Life pace is the same in different parts of the world.

D．Life pace is similar in American cities, big or small.

3．It seems that Americans are cold to you because they think______.

A．you are a foreigner

B．you know their way of life

C．you are as busy as they are

D．you are a stranger there

答案与解析：

1．解析：细节理解题。题干中的rarely意为“很少，难得”，同时根据文中第二段第二句“You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop or dine in a restaurant.”可知C项正确。

答案：C

2．解析：推理判断题。因为文章第二段最后一句话做了美国大城市内外生活节奏的对比，从句中可以看出A项正确。

答案：A

3．解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done.”可知答案为C。

答案：C

B

Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. Why has jogging — running slowly for long distances — become so popular? Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.

Donald Robbins, who is forty－two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run

Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed in other things, and quite often this feeling helps them in their jobs.

Should you jog too? If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice. Jogging may be too much exercise for you.

Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on the hard surface.

How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you're going too fast.

How far should you jog? Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half a mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too.

4．The article is mainly about______.

A．jogging as a sport

B．jogging as an exercise