Module 9 Great inventions
一、单项选择（15分）
( )1. Things made hand are usually more ex-pensive than those produced by machine.
A. at B. by C. in D. on
( )2. My mother doesn’t allow me ________ with strange people.
A. to play B. playing C. played D. plays
( )3. The two children went for a trip instead of ________ shopping with their mother.
A. went B. goes C. gone D. going
( )4. —Is that the old people’s home
—I’m not sure. We’d better stop and ask for .
A. advice B. money C. trouble D. directions
( )5. —This machine is very big. —Sure it is .It’s made ________ iron.(铁)
A. from B. by C. in D. of
( )6.Who did you meet on your way ________ home, Helen
A. at B. to C. in D. /
( )7. In my opinion, it is not so difficult to cook. We just need to follow the ________ on the packet (包装盒).
A. connections B. instructions C. relations D. introductions
( )8.His uncle ________ his computer and checked his e-mail.
A. turned on B. turned off C. turned up D. turned down
( )9. ________ the Internet, the knowledge spreads much faster than before.
A. Because B. Because of C. Instead D. Instead of
( )10. Mrs White has got into the habit of news-papers before going to bed.
A. looking for B. looking up C. looking after D. looking through
( )11.He would like ________ a book from the reading room. Can you help him
A. to borrow B. borrow C. borrowing D. borrowed
( )12.Sonia，please help me _________ this picture on the wall.
A. give up B. take up C. put up D. look up
( )13. —Do you often visit your grandpa during your holidays
—No, my grandpa for two years.
A. has been dead B. has died C. is dead D. died
( )14.An important advantage of taking mobile phones is that ________ is easy to keep in touch.
A. they B. this C. that D. it
( )15.I think Jimmy’s house is ________ bigger than mine.
A. some B. many C. very D. far
二、完形填空（每小题1分，满分10分）
These days，cars are designed using computers. Let’s look at how a new car is created.
First，several 16 talk about the new car and any good ideas that they have. Then they sit down at their computers and 17 many sketches. The best two or three drawings are chosen and then more detailed drawings of 18 are developed on the computer. You can change the size，shape or colour of any part on the computer to see 19 the car would look and then you can choose the best design.
Both the inside and the outside of the car have to be designed. Part of the inside of the car is 20 so that the designers can sit in it. They can feel if there is enough 21 inside and if they can reach 22 .Then some cars are built—there are more than 15，000 parts of a car to 23 .
When everything is known to be 24 ，the cars are made in the factory. Again，computers are used to make sure that all the parts are 25 as they are needed. The factory usually stays open all through the night so that the car production never stops.
( )16. A. drivers B. designers C. workers D. salesmen
( )17. A. draw B. order C. type D. enjoy
( )18. A. bicycles B. trains C. cars D. buses
( )19. A. how B. if C. what D. that
( )20. A. covered B. painted C. locked D. built
( )21. A. metal B. glass C. leather D. room
( )22. A. nothing B. somebody C. everything D. nobody
( )23. A. choose B. test C. show D. repair
( )24. A. safe B. easy C. cheap D. fast
( )25. A. rare B. electronic C. comfortable D. ready
三、阅读理解（30分）
A
To us，it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains.But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain.Its first use was as a shade(遮蔽) against the sun.
Nobody knows who first invented it，but the umbrella was used in very ancient times.Probably the first to
use it were the Chinese in the 11th century BC.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade.And there was a strange thing connected with its use：it became a symbol of honor and power.In the Far East in ancient times，the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.
In Europe，the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece，but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the middle ages in Europe，the use of the umbrella almost disappeared.Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century.And again it became a symbol of power.
Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time，though they have become much lighter in weight.It wasn't until the twentieth century the umbrellas for women began to be made，in all kinds of colours.
( )26.Ancient people first used umbrella as ________.
A．a symbol of honor
B．protection against the sun
C．a symbol of power
D．protection against the rain
( )27.According to this passage，the umbrella was probably first invented in ancient________.
A．Egypt B．Babylon C．Rome D．China
( )28.The underlined word “royal” might mean “________” in Chinese.
A．皇室的 B．富裕的 C．中产的 D．平民的
( )29.According to the passage，which of the following is NOT true
A．The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.
B．Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.
C．The umbrellas for women were made colourful in ancient times.
D．The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented.
( )30.This passage is mainly about________.
A．the sales of the umbrella
B．the differences among umbrellas
C．the invention of the umbrella
D．the history and the use of the umbrella
B
The biggest secret about inventing is that anybody can do it! Perhaps this sounds crazy，but it's true.Maybe you have the wrong idea about inventing，so read on to discover the truth.
★Wrong idea No 1：An invention has to be something completely new.
Inventing means creating something “new”，but the idea could come from something that already exists(存在)．The Wright Brothers，for example，got the idea for building a “flying machine” from watching birds.
★Wrong idea No.2：Inventors are born，not made.
There are a lot of factors(因素) that make invention possible.Take Mozart for an example.He was born with a talent for musical composition.But other factors were also important for his creativity.His father was a music teacher，and Mozart practised for hours every day，from the time he was four years old.Thomas Edison said that being an inventor was “99% hard work and 1% inspiration”！
Very successful creators don't give up when they get something wrong.As one inventor said，“A failure was the right answer to the wrong question.”
★Wrong idea No.3：Inventors are always old people.
Don't believe that you can't invent something when you are young.Here are two examples of young inventors：Louis Braille went blind when he was a child.When he was fifteen，he invented a system of reading and writing for blind people that is still used in most countries today.
As a young man，George Nissen was watching some artists performing in a show.He watched how they fell into the safety net and then jumped back up again. This gave him an idea，and he invented the trampoline.
( )31.In the writer's opinion，there are ________ wrong ideas about inventing in the passage.
A．5 B．3 C．4 D．2
( )32.________ got the idea for building a “flying machine”from watching birds.
A．Mozart B．George Nissen C．Louis Braille D．The Wright Brothers
( )33.The underlined word “talent” means “________” in Chingese.
A．态度 B．品质 C．天赋 D．能量
( )34.Which of the following is the writer's opinion
A．Anybody can do inventing.
B．Inventors are born，not made.
C．Inventors are always old people.
D．An invention has to be something completely new.
( )35.The best title for the passage would be “________”．
A．How to Perform in a Show
B．Be a Composer
C．How to Help Blind People
D．Be an Inventor
C
Mr. Harris used to work in Dover, but then he changed his work, and he and his wife moved to another town. They did not have many friends there, but they soon met a lot of interesting people, and after a few weeks, they often went to dinner or to parties at other people's houses.
Then Mrs. Harris said to her husband, "We've been to a lot of other people's houses, and now we must invite them to our house, mustn't we "
"Yes, certainly," answered her husband, "A big party will be the easiest thing, won't it Then we can start to invite people to dinner in small numbers next month."
So Mrs. Harris said, "Yes, I'll invite all our friends here to a big party on 5th December."
"How many will that be " Mr. Harris asked. "Don't invite too many."
Mrs. Harris was beginning to write the invitations when her husband saw that she was writing, "Party: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m."
"That isn't very nice, is it " he said. "You're telling our guests that they must go at 8:30." So Mrs. Harris just wrote "Party: 6:30 p.m."
A lot of guests came, and they all had a good time, so they did not go home at 8:30. In fact they were still there at mid-night when the door bell rang and a policeman arrived. He said, "You must stop making a noise, because someone has complained(抱怨)."
Mr. Harris said he did not want to quarrel with the policeman, so everyone went home. They were sorry to have to go.
When Mr. and Mrs. Harris were alone again, she said to him. "That was a surprise, wasn't it Who complained about the noise "
"I did," Mr. Harris answered in a tired voice.
( ) 36.Mr Harris and his wife moved to another town because he changed his work.
( ) 37.Mr.. and Mrs. Harris held a party at their house because they thought it was easy to hold a big party at home.
( ) 38.Mrs. Harris would like the party to last from morning till night .
( ) 39.When Mr. Harris telephoned the police, the party had ended.
( ) 40.Mr. Harris telephoned the police in order to end the party.
四、情景交际(共5分，每小题1分)
根据对话内容从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全对话，其中有两项多余。
A: Have you ever heard of e-books
B: Yes, but I know a little about it. (41)________
A: OK. An e-book has a screen and is smaller than a book.
B: (42)________
A: You have to download (下载) new books from the Internet. (43)________
B: Do you mean that I can get new books any time (44)________
A: No, you can download a certain number of books every time.
B: (45) ________ I can carry it everywhere.
A. What is it made of B. Then how does it work C. That’s enough. D. And as many as I like E. Can you tell me more F. Paper books are cheaper. G. Then you can read them on the screen.
五、用所给词的适当形式填空(共10分，每小题1分)
46.The Internet is far________ (big) and __________ (powerful) than books.
47.I wonder if the computers ______ (use) more than books in the future
48.It seems impossible _______ (imagine) life without them.
49.A large amount of information can ________(store) on the Internet.
50.There are more and more ________(print) books in the library..
51.Jack spoke a few words of _______ (introduce) before the dinner party began.
52.The story is _________(main) about the friendship between a dog and a cat.
53.It seems _______ (be) the best solution . Thanks for your advice.
54.Ann is going for a picnic with her friends instead of ________ (go) shopping with her mother.
55.____________(develop) in printing make it possible to produce books more quickly and cheaply.
六、用所给词或短语的适当形式填空。(共10分，每小题1分)
get used to bad rise hour probable three collect beautiful dance pick up
56.________ photos of famous stars must be great fun.
57.Are you satisfied with these ___________ performances in the opera
58.The old teacher used to get up before the sun __________ so that he could catch the early bus to work.
59.We will arrive at that small village in about one and a half________ time.
60.—Hi, Jack! What’s wrong with Peter
--- He fell off his bike yesterday. Luckily , he was not ______ hurt.
61.This old man ________ living in that small village now.
62.You can experience the _______ of the old park if you go there.
63.I ________ my father at the airport at 8:00 this evening.
64.There will _________ be no snow next week.
65.I’ve already had two oranges, and I want a _______ one.
七、首字母填空(共10分，每小题1分)
Mr Kim couldn’t stand it anymore. He needed peace and quiet, b (66) his two neighbours, Ms Abrams and Mr Green, were the n (67) people he ever knew! In the house on the left, Ms Abrams gave drum lessons. In the house on the right, Mr Green worked on cuckoo clocks (布谷鸟自鸣钟). And in the m (68) was Mr Kim — sad, tired, and crazy.
Then he had an i (69). He would pay his neighbours to move!
“OK!” said Ms Abrams when Mr Kim o (70) her $200 to move away.
“No problem!” said Mr Green when Mr Kim offered him the same d (71).
The next day, Mr Kim saw Mr Green carrying his clocks to Ms Abrams’ house and Ms Abrams carrying her drums to Mr Green’s house.
“I thought you were b （72) moving,” said Mr Kim.
“We are,” said Mr Green. “Ms Abrams is moving into my house, and I’m moving into h (73).”
Mr Kim nearly fainted (昏倒). What would he do
The next day, Mr Green and Ms Abrams v (74) Mr Kim. “We know why you asked us to m (75),” said Mr Green. “So we got you this.” And they gave Mr Kim a set of earmuffs (耳套). Finally, peace and quiet!
八、书面表达（满分10分）
随着手机功能日益增多，越来越多的年轻人沉迷于手机娱乐活动，成为“手机控”一族。假定你是某校学生，请根据以下提示写一篇短文，向某英文报社投稿，谈谈你对该现象的看法和建议。
“手机控”的表现 沉迷于手机娱乐活动(聊天、看电影等)，与朋友和家人的交流减少，离开手机会有焦虑症等异常情绪表现……
“手机控”的危害 对健康不利，影响学习……
你的建议 ……
参考词汇：手机控a phone freak；焦虑anxious(adj.)；沉迷于be addicted to
注意：1.内容须包括所提示信息，可适当发挥；
