Module 4 Great Scientists Section Grammar一、单句语法填空1. The teacher will get angry if your homework _(not finish) on time. 2. Everyone dislikes _(make) fun of by others. 3. He hoped that he _ (give) a more suitable job. 4. Shakespeares play Hamlet _ (make) into at least ten different films over the past years. 5. So what is the procedure? All the applicants _ (interview) before a final decision is made by the authority. 6. We are confident that the environment _(improve) by our further efforts to reduce pollution. 二、阅读理解Bill Gates was born in 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. When he was young, he was good at science and Maths. And he wanted to be a scientist. Bill started to play with computers when he was 13. At that time, computers were very large machines. Once he was interested in a very old computer. He and some of his friends spent lots of time doing unusual things with it. In the end, they worked out a software ( 软件) program with the old machine. Bill sold it for 4200 dollars when he was only 17. In 1973, Bill went to Harvard University (哈佛大学). He developed the Basic language for the first microcomputer (微型电子计算机). In his third year, he left Harvard. Bill began his company in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. They thought that the computer would be a very important tool in every office and in every home, so they began developing software for personal computers. They developed the software to make it easier for people to use computers. In 1999, Bill wrote a book. In the book, he told people how computer technology could solve business problems in new ways. It was one of the best-sellers on The New York Times list. Bill Gates has many hobbies. He enjoyed reading very much. He also enjoys playing golf and bridge. 1. When did Bill begin to play with computer? A. In 1965. B. In 1966. C. In 1968. D. In 1972. 2. How old was Bill when he went to Harvard University? A. 17 years old. B. 18 years old. C. 19 years old. D. 20 years old. 3. Bill wrote a book about _A. how to do unusual things. B. how to play computer games. C. how to work out a software program. D. how to solve business problems with the help of computer in new ways. 4. We can learn from the text that _A. Bill worked for Microsoft before he went to Harvard University. B. Bill sold his first software program for 420 dollars. C. Bill began his company in 1976 with his friend. D. reading is one of Bills hobbies. 三、阅读七选五This Way to DreamlandWe all know it is not always so easy to be happy. We also know how stressed you are, with homework, exams, sports meets and extra outdoor activities, let alone trying to have a life outside school. _1_ExercisePhysical activities produce all sorts of things which help us to relax and feel good. Exercise can also make us feel more confident, which certainly makes us happier. You dont have to be a future Olympian. _2_ If you hate P. E. , find something less competitive: go for a walk, dance around your room or hit a park.ThankfulnessIt is easy to take the good things in life without thinking about them or showing youre thankful, _3_ An easy way to do this is to make a list before bed of five things youre thankful for. They can be big things, like your family and friends, or little things, like a good hair day.Laugh_4_ But research has shown that laughing reduces stress and, even if you start by forcing yourself to laugh, improves how you feel.SleepGet enough sleep. _5_ Not getting enough sleep makes you in low spirits, so leave your phone outside your room, turn off the lights and let yourself have a good sleep. Sweet dreams!ATeens especially need at least eight hours.BIf youre feeling blue, know that youre not alone.CYou can increase happiness if you exercise with a friend.DSo here are our top tips on being happy and staying happy.EEveryone can get something good from moving a little bit.FBut studies have shown that giving thanks can make you happier.GSometimes, laughing is just about the last thing you feel like doing.四、语法填空阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。The Water Splashing Festival(泼水节) of the Dai ethnic minority falls in April. It is the most important festival 1. (observe) by the Dai people in the Dehong area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. During the festival 2. lasts three or four days, people are dressed in their best clothes and participate in a variety of rich and colorful 3. (activity). Dragon boat racing, fireworks displays and other performances such as Peacock Dance 4. (hold) on the first day. And the most popular event 5. (be) water-splashing on the second day. People splash water on each other, hoping to take away sicknesses and disasters. The wetter you get, the 6. (lucky) you will be. The last day i