外研版必修4 Module 1 Life in the future单元测试题 1（含答案）

Module 1 Life in the Future 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 What’s on in State Library of Queensland (SLQ) FESTIVAL Brisbane Writers Festival 6-10 Sep | Throughout SLQ | Prices are different | Some bookings required | .au Readers and writers will come together for five days of literary activities at SLQ — home of the Brisbane Writers Festival. Meet famous authors, join in lively discussions, walk around and buy at the Library Shop. At the centre of it all, enter Angel’s Palace, an interesting artwork experience by artist Gordon Hookey, inspired (启发) by author Alexis Wright’s novel (小说) Carpentaria. TALK A night by the fire with Luke Pearson 9 Sep, 6.30 pm-7.30 pm | Talking Circle, level 1 | Free | No bookings Join Luke Pearson, a man with experience across teaching, public speaking and more. Hear Luke talk about the founding of @IndigenousX and his future plans for the project. SPECIAL EVENT Terra Nullius book launch (发布) 9 Sep, 5 pm-6 pm | Angel’s Palace, Maiwar Green | Free | Bookings .au Join author Claire Coleman, 2016 Indigenous Writing Fellowship winner, to launch her first novel Terra Nullius, which deals with what it means to be human. Set in the great southern part of Western Australia, this surprising work of imagination based on reality is a mix of historical facts and novel. WORKSHOP Young Writers Conference (研讨会) 25 Nov, 10 am-4 pm | SLQ Auditorium 2, level 2 | For ages 15-25 | $25 | Bookings slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on Interested in the art of writing and how to get published (出版) in Australia Come along for a day of writing workshops to widen your knowledge. Receive advice and support for getting ahead in the business of writing. Meeting with young authors and well-known publishers, you’ll get a chance to take your writing further. 21. If you want to avoid the trouble of booking, which should you choose A. Brisbane Writers Festival. B. Terra Nullius book launch. C. Young Writers Conference. D. A night by the fire with Luke Pearson. 22. Where can you go if you want to improve your writing skills A. Maiwar Green. B. Talking Circle. C. Angel’s Palace. D. SLQ Auditorium 2. 23. In which way is Brisbane Writers Festival different from the other activities A. It is not free. B. It lasts longer. C. It invites some authors. D. It organises competitions. B Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani student and education activist who began speaking out for girls’ education at the age of 11. After surviving an assassination (暗杀) at the age of 15, she co-founded the Malala Fund (基金会) with her father to create a world where girls everywhere could be educated without fear. Her fund supports every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education and works mainly in countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria. Malala believes girls are the best investment (投资) in the future peace and further development ... ...