福建省厦门市双十中学2008年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
厦门双十中学2008年英语中考模拟试卷
厦门双十中学2008年英语中考模拟试卷（满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）考生须知：本试卷分为两大部分，第一部分（1-75小题）为选择题，考生将答案用2B铅笔填浍在答是卡上；第-部分为非选择题，请考生将答案用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写在答题卡上。
第一部分（选择题）（二）基础知识与运用（每小题1分，共30分，）V选择填空：从A、B、C中，选出一个最佳答案完成句子。
21. -I don't know how to use this machine.-It doesn't matter. Here is the__________.A. instructionB. advertisementC. information22. -Do you like the pop star Zhou Jielun or the movie star Liu Dehua?-__________ . I'm not their fan. .A. BothB. EitherC. Neither23. -Tom, Mary can't sharpen the pencil. Can you give ___________a hand?-Certainly.A. sheB. herC. herself24. - ___________the socks, Jim. Y ou shouldn't throw them everywhere.- OK, Mom.A. Put onB. Take off .C. Put away25. -Must l give the dictionary back Lo the library now?-No, you ___________. Y ou can ___________ it for another two weeks.A. needn't: borrowB. needn't; keepC. mustn't; keep26. Little Kate went to school alone it rained heavily yesterday.A. butB. ifC. though .27.1 won't believe the five -year-old boy can read five thousand words ___________ I have tested him myself.A. untilB. afterC. when28. - What's the matter___________ your MP4?. - It doesn't work well.A. aboutB. withC. on29. - I hear you ___________to Beijing once.- I went there last year.A. wentB. have goneC. have been30. - How well Liu Xiang runs! I can't believe my eyes-___________A, So he does. B, So does he. C. So is he31. - What terrible noise!- The neighbors___________ for a partyA. have preparedB. are preparingC. prepare32. -Wm you show me the photo of your family?-OK, I’ll ___________ it here next week.A. takeB. carryC. bring33. - Can J sit here to have a rest?- Sorry, you can't. The customers ___________o do that.A. are allowedB. don't allowC. aren't allowed34. - The woman tried to stop her son from playing computer games, didn't she?- Y es, she___________.A. failedB. made itC. got it.35. -Can you tell me the answer to Exercise 3?. - No, I think we can___________ the answer togetherA. come outB. come upC. think up36. By the time I got to the cinema, the film___________ for ten minutes. .A. had begun .B. had been onC. had started37. When Andy nearly reached the end of the l000-meter-race, she felt___________ because all the other runners were far behind her.A. confidentB. nervousC. unlucky .38. - Could you tell me___________ ?- In ten daysA. when Mary came back B, when Mary will come back C. when will Mary come back39. - Can you come and play basketball with us tomorrow morning?-___________ . I have to look after my grandma.A. It's my pleasure. .B. I'm afraid not .C. I hope so40. -What do you like about Hong Kong?-The place___________ interested me most was the Ocean ParkA．that B where C．whoVI．完形填空：从A. B.C中，选择一个最佳答案，使短文意思完整。
福建高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1. any bread that morning, we had nothing to eat.A．Being not made B．Not having madeC．Having not made D．Not having been made2.---Do you know Jim failed to pass the driving test?---I don’t know, .A．nor don’t I care B．nor do I careC．I don’t care neither D．I don’t care also3.I believe the beauty of nature there will make an excellent _____ upon the tourists.A．guide B．adjustmentC．impression D．Attraction4. ---Why did you the third paragraph of your rewritten composition?---Because I thought it was off the point.A．play out B．hand outC．carry out D．leave out5.All of them felt it strange that he the meeting.A．attend B．would have attendedC．could attend D．were to attend6.—How does the story The Emperor's New Clothes_______？—Once upon a time, there was a silly emperor who loved clothing more than anything else... A．clarify B．informC．go D．Announce7. Film has a much shorter history, especially when such art forms as music and painting. A．compare to B．compared toC．comparing to D．having compared to8.Can you think of some cases________drivers obviously knew the traffic rules but didn't obey them? A．where B．why C．as D．Which 9.Though computers can do a lot of work man can’t do, they can’t completely _______ human beings. A．replace with B．in placeC．take place D．take the place of10. ---How often do you call your parents?--- ,but usually once a week.A．Forget it B．Once in a whileC．It depends D．I’ve no idea11.I was so familiar with him that I recognized his voice I pick up the phone.A．while B．afterC．in case D．the instant12.It was the soldier did at the spot of the accident, not what he said, moved all the citizens of the whole city.A．that; what B．what; thatC．that; that D．what; which13.Due to the traffic jam, thousands of passengers remained on the freeway.A．stuck B．stickingC．to be sticking D．to have stuck14. ---Volunteering is getting popular in China.---Indeed. More people are now aware that helping others benefits themselves a lot.A．casually B．accuratelyC．tightly D．Increasingly15. ---Mary, let’s go to the bookshop this weekend. Will you be ?---Sorry, but I’m going to visit my uncle in the countryside.A．eager B．SuitableC．convenient D．available二、阅读理解1.Like most people, I have grown up hearing the story Cinderella, in which a young girl lived with her cruel stepmother and suddenly had her life changed by a kind fairy and a smart prince. So when to see Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which is now playi ng on Broadway, I was very excited, As soon as I sat down, I noticed the trees lining the stage ,which gave it a magical appearance. The orchestra started to play and the lights became dark as the show began.I loved the entire performance. Everything and everyone on stage seemed like they had just jumped off the pages of the beloved story.It turns out that the Broadway experts agree with me. The show has received nine Tony nominations(提名). Tony awards are the top prizes for Broadway shows. Laura Osnes, who plays the role of Cinderella, has been nominated for the Tony for best actress in a musical.How similar is the show to the story of Cinderella you know? The answer, of course, depends on which version of the story you’ve seen or read. In an interview wi th TIME FOR Kids, Osnes pointed out that many people are familiar with the Disney movie version. There are some differences between that movie and the Broadway show. For one thing, the stepmother and the sisters are not as cruel in the show as in the movie. Also, in the Broadway version, when Cinderella escapes from the dancing party, she picks up her shoe after dropping it. So how does the prince find Cinderella again? You’ll have to see the show to find out!I just think anyone would enjoy this play, including both kids and adults. The attention to detail is amazing. In my opinion, this play deserves a double thumbs-up!【1】The author was excited because .A．he has grown up knowing the story of CinderellaB．he could see Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderell a on stageC．the lights became dark and the orchestra started to playD．the stage had a magical appearance with the tree on it【2】Which of the following shows that the Broadway experts agree with the author?A．They all agree the musical is more beloved than the story.B．They all agree the story is more complicated than the musical.C．Broadway experts have given the show nine Tony nominations.D．Laura Osnes has been nominated for the Tony for best actress.【3】What is one of the differences between the Disney movie and the Broadway show according to the passage?A．Cinderella picks up her shoe after dropping it in the movie.B．The stepmother and the sisters are crueler in the movie.C．The prince doesn’t fin d Cinderella in the show.D．Cinderella doesn’t escape from the dancing party in the show.【4】According to the author, this show is suitable .A．only for grown-upB．only for children.C．for both grown-ups and childrenD．for either grown-ups or children2.Global Positioning Systems（GPS） are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype （网络电话软件）. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay. BARRY BROWN: “And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of 'garbage in garbage out'.”Mr Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. BARRY BROWN: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it’s going to the wrong place.”Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on driving by placing cameras in people’s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natu ral Troubles of Driving with GPS.”It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues(时机问题) related to when GPS commands are given.Barry Brown says, “ To make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.”【1】In paragraph 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to _______.A．build up his own reputationB．laugh at his stupid friendC．prove the GPS system is only garbageD．describe an example of human error【2】What is the disadvantage of small screens in GPS equipment according to the text?A．They just provide the next turn.B．They are harmful to eyes.C．They make drivers tired easily.D．They often break down suddenly.【3】Which of the following statements would Barry Brown most likely agree with?A．GPS units are to blame for most GPS service failures.B．We should introduce higher standards for the driving license.C．Cameras are badly needed to help improve GPS systems.D．Drivers, GPS systems and passengers should unite to improve GPS systems.【4】What is Mr. Brown’s attitude towards GPS?A．Unconcerned.B．subjective.C．Objective.D．Critical.【5】Which of the following statements can best describe the main idea of the passage?A．Driving with GPS can be difficult.B．Driving confusions can be caused by small screens.C．Driving without GPS should be much more convenient.D．GPS equipment in driving to be given up or improved3.We’ve all felt discouragement at one point or another in our lives. However, when this emotion bleeds into other aspects of our life, it can sometimes be inappropriate or even harmful.I was personally discouraged by an adult during my high school. After telling her what university I wanted to attend, she plainly told me I would not get in. I was completely shocked and angry at her statement. The adult may have not intended to hurt me with her words, but it had an after effect. The meeting made me think she had no belief that I could possibly succeed in the future. After that it caused me to try to avoid any future meeting with adults until absolutely necessary.We are all human; therefore, we can all understand that some days are more challenging. But when people allow situations of stress to consume(充满) them, they cannot perform their best. People should pay attention to how their reactions could affect the person they are interacting with. People have the potential to perform their best when they are indulged in the task at hand, but adults who come off in a rude and aggressive way through communication have an effect on teenagers’ mind.Adults whether in schools, or any other institutions should work to tear down walls gently and create a safe space for the person they are serving. These adults should also help and contribute to a person’s academic, personal and professional growth. High school is an important time when young people need someone to believe in them.In conclusion, I would like to add that it is not completely up to adults only. Students are responsible for seeking help from adults who are in authority(权威) positions. They are also responsible for the way they approach adults in their academic surroundings. Students can expect to be treated in a respectful way when they express at the beginning. Generally the responsibility lies on both parties. When both sides can communicate in a polite manner then the complete environment of the school has the potential to develop well.【1】The passage is mainly about ______.A．the adults’ roles in schoolB．the skill to encourage studentsC．the way to communicate with childrenD．the importance of personal professional growth【2】Who are responsible for children’s development at school according to the writer?A．Students.B．Teachers.C．Headmasters.D．Both students and teachers.【3】The underlined phrase probably “are indulged in” means “______”.A．are weak in B．are amazed atC．are interested in D．are unbearable with【4】The writer once tried to avoid meetings with adults because ______.A．he was very busyB．he thought highly of himselfC．he was once hurt by an adultD．he couldn’t get high marks at school4.Are you a problem shopper? The answer is “Yes”, if you or someone else thinks that you sometimes get carried away with shopping. In other words, do you or does someone else think you are busy in extreme shopping? If people have regrets later about their sh opping, or have an “out-of-control” feeling about the quantities of what they buy or the amount of money they use, they may be considered to be problem shoppers. Extreme shopping can lead to a more serious problem — addictive shopping. Addictive shoppers feel driven by the desire to shop and spend money. They experience great tension which drives them to shop and spend money and they feel a “rush” during the time they are occupied with the shopping activity.Extreme or addictive shopping may result from long-time unpleasant feelings, of which anxiety, pain and shame are common ones. When we feel bad inside, we often do something to make ourselves feel better. In this case, we often go shopping.A few people shop to relieve their boredom or emptiness. For some people, the motivation is a desire for status, power, beauty or success. Some love to shop as it makes them feel valued in the eyes of the shop assistants. Others shop simply because it makes them forget, at least temporarily, tension, fear or unhappiness in their life. Besides, shopping malls are designed to encourage continual shopping. For instance, there are some malls where you can’t see clocks displaying the time because they don’t want you to become too aware of the time you spend there. What’s more, food courts, coffee shops and restrooms are provided, so you don’t have to leave the mall because of your physical needs.Therefore, once you become aware of how market forces work, you will certainly come to control your shopping behavior. For example, how much time you will spend and what areas you will visit can be decided before you enter the mall. Keep a written account of what items you will buy and how much money you will spend. Make a plan for what you are going to buy before you feel the urge to shop and then stick to it. That is vital for gaining self-control.【1】Which of the following people may not be problem shoppers?A．Those who cannot control the amount of money they use.B．Those who just walk around the shopping malls.C．Those who are occupied in too much shopping.D．Those who feel sorry for their shopping.【2】 According to the passage, what may not result in addictive shopping?A．The awareness of how market forces work.B．The desire for status, power, beauty or success.C．Boredo m, emptiness, tension, fear or unhappiness in people’s life.D．Long-time bad feelings of anxiety, pain and shame.【3】What does the author suggest to control our shopping behaviour?A．Never going to the shopping malls because there are many tricks.B．Applying for a credit card before we go shopping.C．Making the shopping time as short as possible.D．Making a shopping list before we go shopping.【4】The author writes this passage to _______.A．inform the shopping malls how to attract more shoppersB．provide solutions to the problem shoppingC．scold the problem shoppersD．tell a shopping story5.She turned up at the doorstep of my house in Cornwall. No way could I have sent her away. No way, not me anyway. Maybe someone had kicked her out of their car the night before. "We're moving house.'; "No space for her any more with the baby coming." "We never really wanted her, but what could we have done? She was a present." People find all sorts of excuses for abandoning(放弃) an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen.I called her Goldie. If I had known what was going to happen，I would have given her a more creative name. She was so unsettled during those first few days. She hardly ate anything and had such an air of sadness about her. There was nothing I could do to make her happy, it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her previous owner's. But eventually at the end of the first week she calmed down. Always by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting by the fire.That's why it was such a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home, when she started barking and getting very restless. Eventually I couldn't hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a farmhouse in the distance as fast as she could.By the time I reached the farm I was very tired and upset with Goldie. But when I saw her licking (舔) the four puppies (幼犬) I started to feel sympathy towards them. "We didn't know what had happened to her," said the woman at the door. "I took her for a walk one day, soon after the puppies were born, and she just disappeared." "She must have tried to come back to them and got lost," added a boy from behind her. 'I must admit I do miss Goldie, but I've got Nugget now, and she looks just like her mother. And I've learnt a good lesson: not to judge people.【1】In her first few days at the author's house, Goldie .A．felt worried B．was angryC．ate a little D．sat by the fire【2】Goldie rushed off to a farmhouse one day because she .A．saw her puppiesB．heard familiar barkingC．wanted to leave the authorD．found her way to her old home【3】The passage is organized in order of .A．time B．effectC．importance D．Complexity三、其他1.根据所提供语境，用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空。
福建省厦门双十中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题(含答案,含听力原文,无音频)
厦门双十中学2023—2024 学年高二年第二学期月考（二）英语试卷June 12, 2024满分：150分考试时间：120分钟第一卷（选择题, 共95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do tonight?A. Offer a recipe.B. Make some cookies.C. Go to a bakery.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a bus.B. In a hotel.C. At the seaside.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather forecast.B. A vacation plan.C. Outdoor activities.4. What does the woman want to watch?A. Evening news.B. A sports game.C. A quiz show.5. How does the woman feel about the store?A. It has many choices.B. The prices there are low.C. Most of its assistants are helpful.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
福建省厦门双十中学高三英语期中质量检测试卷
福建省厦门双十中学2007-2008学年度高三英语期中质量检测试卷本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分，考试时间120 分钟。
第一卷（选择题，共115分）1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2．每小题选了答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在试卷上第一部分:听力(共20小题, 每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节(共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Why can’t the woman give the man direction?A．She is too weak to say so much.B．She is not familiar with the area.C．She is very much afraid.2．How much will the woman pay for the tickets?A．18 dollars. B．30 dollars. C．24 dollars.3．What is the woman going to do this evening?A．Go to dinner. B．Visit her sister. C．Go to the airport.4．What are they talking about?A．Driving in England.B．How to drive a car.C．Whether to have the right to drive a car in England.5．What will the girl probably do this weekend?A．Take a rest. B．Do her homework. C．Go to the concert.第二节（共15小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
福建高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1..---Goodbye, Peter, remember me to your parents.---_______.A．It’s very kind of you to say so.B．Thanks, I will.C．You are so kind.D．Thanks, what a good idea.2..Who is the person ____is talking about the accident ___happened on Highway 104?A．which, which B．who, what C．that, that D．what, what 3..The river _______ in the late summer, so we could go across it easily.A．dried out B．dried up C．dried off D．dried down 4..He made another wonderful discovery, _______ of great importance to science.A．which I think is.B．which I think it is.C．which I think it.D．I think which is.5..---I’ m sorry, but I didn’t mean__________ out your secret.---But you know, letting out one’s secret means________ one’ s feelings.A．to let; to hurt B．letting; hurting C．to let; hurting D．letting; to hurt 6..You should try to _____ new circumstances as quickly as you canA．adopt to B．apply to C．devote to D．adapt to 7.._______ has already been pointed out, grammar is not a set of dead rules.A．As B．It C．That D．Which8..It was _____ his mother came in _____ to prepare his lessons.A．not until; did the boy begin B．until; that the boy didn’t beginC．until; did the boy not begin D．not until; that the boy began9... The chair looks rather hard, but believe it or not, it is very comfortable _____.A．sitting B．to sit C．sitting on D．to sit on 10..________ the absence of any further evidence the police were unable to solve the murder.A．For B．From C．On D．In11..--- Shall we go shopping together this afternoon?--- _______. I will be very busy then.A．Out of question B．Out of the question C．No problem D．Good idea12..We can’t use the bridge now, because it _______.A．has been repaired B．is repairing C．is repaired D．is being repaired 13..We don’t have to feel curious about him. Actually he leads _______ we ordinary people do.A．as a life normal as B．as normal asC．as normal a life as D．as a normal life as14... He has never travelled out of his hometown, _______ to a foreign country.A．leave out B．let out C．let alone D．leave alone15..Do you mind me _______ your lecture?A．joining B．attending C．joining in D．taking part in二、完形填空.第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）In a national spelling contest in America, an 11-year-old girl was asked to spell a certain word. But withher 36 voice the judges were not sure if she spelled the word with the letter A or E. They talked it overand 37 decided to simply ask her what she had said. By now, the girl knew she had 38 the word. But instead of lying, she told the truth that she had said the 39 letter---so she lost the contest.As the girl walked off the 40 , the entire audience stood to their feet clapping to applaud her 41 . Later, dozens of newspaper reporters wrote about this 11-year-old girl’s honesty(诚实), even when it 42 her the contest. But the fact is that she 43 the biggest contest that day: the contest of her 44 .Probably the biggest test of our character is what we would do if we knew we would never get 45 . This young girl could easily have 46 and nobody would have known it but herself. But that’s just it: She would know she did wrong. It’s been said, “If you 47 , you make yourself cheap.” This young girl was strong and smart enough to prize her own 48 and character rather than the prize from spelling 49 . Her respect for herself was more important than any 50 others might give her for winning a contest. She knew she would have to live with herself and the 51 she made in that moment will have long-lasting influence.It’s so true that the choices you make today 52 what you are tomorrow. Our children will 53 our behavior much more than our advice. So if we want them to 54 to be honest, we must show them the way by being honest ourselves. Remember, our kids are 55 what we do and how we live even when we don’t think they see or know.36. A. high B. soft C. tough D. sweet37. A. secretly B. kindly C. finally D. totally38. A. forgotten B. mispronounced C. misspelled D. lost39. A. wrong B. correct C. different D. same40. A. ground B. stage C. test D. classroom41. A. bravery B. courage C. honesty D. cleverness42. A. abolished B. offered C. cost D. wasted43. A. achieved B. won C. broke D. defeated44. A. fame B. knowledge C. character D. life45. A. paid B. awarded C. reported D. caught46. A. lied B. escaped C. changed D. answered47. A. accept B. cheat C. fight D. insist48. A. conscience B. feeling C. diligence D. modesty49. A. judger B. champion C. contest D. expert50. A. sense B. respect C. pride D. awareness51. A. choice B. conclusion C. discovery D. plan52. A. make B. change C. keep D. create53. A. give B. take C. set D. follow54. A. bring up B. grow up C. take up D. come up55. A. recording B. inspecting C. watching D. correcting三、阅读理解1..第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40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。
2008年福建省厦门市中考英语试题参考答案含听力材料
2008年福建省厦门市中考英语试卷(满分l50分，考试时间l20分钟)第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共110分)听力测试(每小题1分，共30分)．1．Listen and choose the right pictures．(听音．选柽符合内容情景的图片。
听两遍)1.2.3.4.5.(听简短对话，然后挑选最佳答案回答所听到的问题。
听两遍)6. A. Milk. B. Apple juice. C. Orange juice.7. A. By train. B. By bus. C. By subway.8. A. Sarah. B. Sarah's teacher. C. Sarah's classmate.9. A. Yellow. B.Green. C. Black.10. A. Every day. B. Hardly ever. C. Twice a week.11. A. At 6:25. B. At 6:45. C. At 7:05.12. A. Buying a gift. B. Taking some photos. C. Talking with her father.13. A. Go to the concert. B. Do the homework. C. Do the housework.14. A. It's raining outside. B. The book is great. C. He forgets the time.15. A. A dentist. B. A teacher. C. A policewoman.1. Listen to a long dialogue and a passage, then choose the right answers to questions 16-20. (听一篇较长对话和一篇短文，然后选择正确答案作答16--20小题。
福建高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.It’s _____ good feeling for people to admire this great work that gives them ______ pleasureA．/ ; a B．a; /C．the ; a D．a ; the2.It is reported that the guy who is going to _________ the lecture spent a year living in the rain forest.A. refresh B convey C. deliver D. convince3.---- Sorry, I am late. The bus was _________ in the traffic.----- Oh, never mind. It doesn’t matterA．held up B．turned up C．picked up D．made up4.Modern science has given clear evidence ______ smoking can lead to many diseases.A. what B which C. that D where5.----Why did you get so angry with Tom then?----I had been waiting for _____ seemed for ages before he finally turned up.A．that B．which C．what D．when6.There used to be a temple here, ________?A. usedn’t itB. used it C don’t there D. usedn’t there7.--- What’s reported in the news?--- The earthquake yesterday is said _______ more than 5 hundred people.A．to kill B．that it is C．to have killed D．that it has killed8.----I prefer shutting myself in and listening to music all day on Sundays.---- That’s _____ I don’t agree. You should have a more active lifeA. whereB. what C why D.that9.The reason he was late for school was he had to send his mother to a hospital.A．which; that B．why; that C．for which; because D．what; why10.The state-run company is required to make its accounts as _________ as possible for its staff to monitor the use of the money.A．punctual B．accurate C．vertical D．transparent11.___ is known to us all is ____ the sun is bigger than the earth.A It; thatB What ; thatC What ; howD That; that12.It was a long time before she_________ to his words.A．caught on B．went on C．put on D．held on13._______ will win is still a questionA．Whoever B．Who C．Whomever D．Whom14.Shirly ________ a book about China last year but I don’t know whether she has finished it.A has writtenB wroteC had writtenD was writing15.It is ______ fashion differs from country to country _____ may reflect the cultural differences from one respect. A．/; that B．that; /C． what; that D．that; that二、完形填空When high school started, Becky and I became best friends. We 36 many interests and quickly became inseparable. When high school ended, we both cried 37 we would attend different colleges.Our first term of university life was 38 . Our telephone bill and e-mails were incredibly long. In the second term I found some new friends with whom I felt very 39 and I could 40 out my feelings. I was eager to share my new friends with Becky.When Becky finally visited me at my school, we were excited. __41__, something unexpected happened when I 42 her to my new friends. Her eyes grew dark and I could see the 43 within them. My new friends tried to share their friendship, but Becky seemed 44 to accept it. I didn’t understand 45 the people I love most couldn’t love each other.Becky 46 . I knew she was not happy. I thought long about __47__ happened. At last, I found the answer. Becky saw me with my new friends and 48 that we no longer shared the same experiences. She saw all the fun I was having 49 her and wished she could a part of it.I wrote a letter to Becky 50 she’s always my best friend. I told her everyone had many friends, who were indeed life’s greatest 51 . Becky wrote me back soon. She was in 52 and felt sorry about what she had done.I think Becky and I both learn an important lesson from it. 53 can influence our friendship and change the experiences we’ve shared. We are now walking on two different paths of 54 . While new friends are special and exciting, old friends are always there, 55 to share their heart and soul, no matter how far apart.【1】A．shared B．developed C．protected D．showed【2】A．while B．unless C．although D．because【3】A．explicit B．striking C．tough D．normal【4】A．anxious B．strange C．familiar D．comfortable【5】A．figure B．pour C．pick D．hold【6】A．Therefore B．Thus C．Besides D．However【7】A．admitted B．mentioned C．introduced D．referred【8】A．concern B．hurt C．curiosity D．doubt【9】A．unwilling B．cautious C．ashamed D．thrilled【10】A．how B．whether C．that D．why【11】A．started B．left C．remained D．stared【12】A．that B．how C．what D．Which【13】A．wondered B．regretted C．promised D．proved【14】A．for B．from C．across D．without【15】A．recognized B．predicting C．explaining D．assuming 【16】A．achievement B．spirit C．gift D．sign【17】A．sympathy B．surprise C．agreement D．disappointment 【18】A．Nothing B．Anything C．Something D．Everything 【19】A．happiness B．life C．research D．success 【20】A．choosing B．demanding C．planning D．waiting三、阅读理解1.When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter(炼铜厂), and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened inside him.Years later Paul was back in the area, and he went to the smelter office. He asked if they had any plans or if they would let him try to bring the trees back. The answer from that big industry was “No.”Paul then went to college to study the science of plants. Unfortunately, his teachers said there weren't any birds or squirrels to spread the seeds. It would be a waste of his life to try to do it. He was told everyone knew that even if he was knowledgeable as he had expected, he wouldn't get his idea accepted.Paul later got married and had some kids. But, his dream would not die. And then one night he did what he could with what he had. Under the cover of darkness, he went secretly into the wasteland and started planting.And every week, he made his secret journey into the wasteland and planted trees and grass. For fifteen years he did this against the plain common sense. Slowly rabbits appeared. Later, as there was legal pressure to clean up the environment, the company actually hired Paul to do what he was already doing.Now the place is fourteen thousand acres of trees and grass and bushes, and Paul has received almost every environmental award Utah has. It took him until his hair turned white, but he managed to keep that impossible vow(誓言) he made to himself as a child.【1】When Paul was a boy, _________.A．he had decided never to leave his hometownB．the economy of Utah depended on the copper smelterC．he had determined to stop the copper smelter polluting the areaD．no laws were made to protect the environment against pollution【2】Why did Paul go to college to study the science of plants?A．He wanted to find out the best way to save the area himself.B．He was interested in planting trees since he was young.C．He wanted to get more knowledgeable people to help him.D．He thought his knowledge would make his advice more persuasive.【3】What does the underlined phrase “the plain common sense” i n paragraph 5 probably refer to?A．That his normal work and life would be greatly affected.B．That it was impossible for trees to grow on the wasteland.C．That no one would like to join him in the efforts.D．That he had to keep everything he did secret.【4】The message of the passage is that ___________.A．perseverance(持之以恒) will work wondersB．action speaks louder than wordsC．God helps those who help themselvesD．many hands make light work.2.Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating didn't exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin's work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dress ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe.These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlin's grand entrance for a long time!【1】The text is mainly about_________.A．a strange man B．how roller skating beganC．an unusual party D．how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century【2】People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he________.A．often gave others surprises B．was a gifted musicianC．was full of imagination D．invented the roller skates【3】Merlin put wheels under his shoes in order to_______.A．test his invention B．arrive at the party soonerC．impress the party guests D．show his skill in walking on wheels【4】What is the main point the writer is trying to make in the last paragraph?A．Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.B．The party guests took Merlin for a fool.C．The roller skates needed further improvement.D．Merlin regretted what he had done3.Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Unlike people in many other countries, they greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands. It is impolite not to return a bow to whoever bows to you.Bowing has many functions in one. It expresses the feeling of respect, thanks, regret, and so on. You can bow when you say, “thank you”, “sorry”, “hello”, “goodbye”, “congratulations”, “excuse me”, “good morning”, and more. Bowing seems simple, but there are different ways of bowing. Bowing techniques vary from a small nod of the head to a long, 90-degree bow. It depends on the social position or age of the person you bow to. If your opposite is of higher social position or older than yourself, you are supposed to bow deeper and longer than him or her. It is polite to bow from your waist. Men usually keep their hands at their sides, and women usually put their hands together on their legs with their fingers touching. If it is not a very formal situation, you can bow by nodding. The most common bow is a bow of about 15 degrees.You might feel strange doing it, but try to bow in Japan. You will be considered very polite!【1】The author writes the passage mainly to _____.A．introduce the history of bowing in JapanB．describe the purposes of bowing in JapanC．describe different ways of bowing in JapanD．introduce the Japanese custom of bowing【2】By saying “Bowing has many functions in one”, the author means that _____.A．one kind of bow has many similar functionsB．people can express different feelings by bowingC．people bow to express their feelingsD．the more times you bow, the more respect you receive【3】How people greet in many countries?A．by bowing B．by shaking handsC．by kissing each other D．by touching【4】If an assistant wants to show respect to her professor, she may bow like _____.A B C D4.Maybe ten-year-old Elizabeth put it best when she said to her father, "But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead."Dad, in a hurry to get home before dark so he could go for a run, had forgotten to wear his safety belt-- a mistake 75% of US population make every day. The big question is why.There have been many myths (神化,虚构的事) about safety belt ever since their first appearance in cars some forty years ago. The following are three of the most common.Myth the Number One: It's best to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident.Truth: Sorry, but any accident serious enough to "throw you clear" is able going to be serious enough to give you a very bad landing. And chances are you'll have traveled through a windshield (挡风玻璃)or door to do it. Studies show that chances of dying after a car accident are twenty-five times in cases where people are "thrown clear".Myth Number Two: Safety-belts "trap" people in cars that are burning or sinking in water.Truth: Sorry again, but studies show that people knocked unconscious due to not wearing safety belts have a greater chance of dying in these accidents. People wearing safety belts are usually protected to the point of having a clear head to free themselves from such dangerous situation, not to be trapped in them.Myth Number Three: Safety belts aren't needed at speeds of less than 30 miles per hour (mph).Truth: When two cars traveling at 30 mph hit each other, an unbelted driver would meet the windshield with a force equal to diving headfirst into the ground from a height of 10 metres.【1】Why did Elizabeth say to her father, "But, Dad, you can't be healthy if you're dead"?A．He didn't have his safety belt on.B．He was running across the street.C．He was driving at great speed.D．He didn't take his medicine on time.【2】he reason father was in a hurry to get home was that he __________.A．wasn't feeling very well B．hated to drive in the darkC．wanted to take some exercise D．didn't want to be caught by the people【3】According to the text, to be "thrown clear" of a serious accident is very dangerous because you ________. A．may be knocked down by other cars.B．may get serious hurt thrown out of the carC．may find it impossible to get away from the seatD．may get caught in the car door【4】Some people prefer to drive without wearing a safety belt because they believe _______.A．they will be unable to think clearly in an accidentB．the belt prevents them from escaping in an accidentC．they will be caught when help comesD．cars catch fire easily【5】What is the advice given in the test?A．Never drive faster than 30 miles an hour.B．Try your best to save yourself in a car accident.C．Drive slowly while you're not wearing a safety belt.D．Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving.5.People who have lost the ability to understand or use words due to brain damage are called aphasics(失语症患者). Such patients can be extremely good at something else. From the changing expressions on speakers' faces and the tones of their voices, they can tell lies from truths.Doctors studying the human brain have given a number of examples of this amazing power of aphasics. Some have even compared this power to that of a dog with an ability to find out the drugs hidden in the baggage. Recently, scientists carried out tests to see if all that was said about aphasics was true. They studied a mixed group of people. Some were normal; others were aphasics. It was proved that the aphasics were far ahead of the normal people in recognizing false speeches -- in most cases, the normal people were fooled by words, but the aphasics were not.Some years ago, Dr. Oliver Sacks wrote in his book about his experiences with aphasics. He mentioned a particular case in a hospital. Some aphasics were watching the president giving a speech on TV. Since the president had been an actor earlier, making a good speech was no problem for him. He was trying to put his feelings into every word of his speech.But his way of speaking had the opposite effect on the patients. They didn't seem to believe him. Instead, they burst into laughter. The aphasics knew that the president did not mean a word of what he was saying. He was lying!Many doctors see aphasics as people who are not completely normal because they lack the ability to understand words. However, according to Dr. Sacks, they are more gifted than normal people. Normal people may get carried away by words. Aphasics seem to understand human expressions better, though they cannot understand words.【1】What is so surprising about aphasics?A．They can fool other people.B．They can find out the hidden drags.C．They can tell whether people are lying.D．They can understand language better.【2】How did the scientists study aphasics?A．By asking them to watch TV together.B．By comparing them with normal people.C．By giving them chances to speak on TV.D．By organizing them into acting groups.【3】What do we learn from this text?A．What one says reflects how one feels.B．Aphasics have richer feelings than others.C．Normal people often tell lies in their speeches.D．People poor at one thing can be good at another.四、单词拼写单句填词（10分）【1】He is an honest man, that is to say, what he says is always c______________ with what he does.【2】In the a_______________ of evidence, the police had to let Kelly go.【3】An idea that I was wasting my time s______________ me when I came out of her room.【4】She r_______________ her mother in appearance but not in character.【5】The table is too high for your son，so you can a______________ the table to his height.【6】It is ________________(使窘迫，使尴尬) that our streets are so dirty.【7】He stood silently with his arms _______________ (交叉).【8】I hope what I say can ________________（澄清）the situation.【9】He was fined for breaking traffic ___________________ (规则).【10】It is _________________ （全世界，普遍地）acknowledged that one’s thinking directs one’s actions.五、书面表达你是李华，最近看到一则关于移居（immigrate to）加拿大的广告。
福建高二高中英语期中考试带答案解析
福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.There is no doubt they will give me a hand if I have any trouble.A．which B．that C．whether D．when2. in 1898, Beijing University is one of the top universities in China.A．Being founded B．It was foundedC．Founded D．Founding3.You have seen Helen in her office this morning because she’s been out of town for two weeks. A．needn’t B．mustn’tC．mightn’t D．couldn’t4.I am determined to get a ticket for the concert it means standing in a line all night.A．now that B．even ifC．as if D．so that5.It is I who going to have a trip to New York this summer.A．am B．are C．is D．be6.I a report about the air pollution in my hometown all the morning and haven’t finished it yet.A．wrote B．have been writingC．was writing D．have written7.A new approach is suggested by the health expert effectively losing weight.A．on B．about C．for D．to8.All added up, there are now only ten students in the mountain school, but ten years ago there were . A．ten times more B．ten times muchC．more ten times D．much ten times9.The first thing he does every morning is to read through the job offers in the newspapers. A．advertised B．advertisingC．to be advertised D．being advertised10.Then Peter worked as a university teacher, made it possible for him to support a large family.A．what B．whichC．who D．that二、完形填空There was a woman in Detroit（底特律），who has two sons．She was worried them，especially the younger one，Ben， he was not doing well in school．Boys in his class fun of him because he seemed so ．The mother that she would，herself，have to get her sons to do better in school．She them to go to theDetroit Public Library to read a a week and do a report about it for her．One day，in Ben’s，the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it．Ben up his hand and the teacher let him ．“Why did Ben raise his hand？” they wondered．He said anything；what could he possibly want to say？Well，Ben not only the rock；he said a lot about it．He named other rocks in its group and evenknew the teacher had found it． The teacher and the students were ．Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book ．Ben later went on to the of his class．When he finished high school，he went to Yale University (耶鲁大学) at last became one of the best doctors in the United States．After Ben had grown up，he something about his mother that he did not know as a ．She，herself，had never learned how to ．【1】A．about B．on C．with D．over【2】A．because B．so C．but D．though【3】A．played B．got C．took D．made【4】A．clever B．hard C．slow D．quick【5】A．asked B．decided C．forgot D．heard【6】A．made B．let C．told D．considered【7】A．notice B．message C．book D．question【8】A．class B．room C．office D．lab【9】A．looked B．gave C．took D．put【10】A．think B．leave C．stand D．speak【11】A．always B．even C．quickly D．never【12】A．found B．played C．knew D．threw【13】A．whether B．when C．where D．why【14】A．afraid B．surprised C．worried D．unhappy【15】A．pictures B．exercises C．shops D．reports【16】A．top B．end C．back D．side 【17】A．so B．and C．or D．however 【18】A．learnt B．remembered C．understood D．guessed 【19】A．doctor B．child C．student D．teacher 【20】A．read B．work C．teach D．show三、阅读理解1.A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided to follow him and get back the watch.Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other’s language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist(拳头) and pointed at the Italian’s watch. In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Italian’s.【1】The Frenchman went to a small Italian town _______.A．alone B．with his wifeC．with his friend D．with an Italian【2】One night he went out for _______ alone.A．a ride B．a walk C．a drink D．rest【3】Suddenly he found his_______ was gone.A．watch B．money C．book D．ring【4】The Italian gave up his watch to him at last because ________.A．he had stolen the watch from the Frenchman.B．he understood what the Frenchman wantedC．he had picked up the watch on his w ay from workD．he was afraid of the Frenchman【5】Who was robbed of the watch on earth?A．The Frenchman was.B．The Italian was.C．Both of them was.D．Neither of them was.2.Read the advertisements, and then choose the right answer.1Driver Wanted(1) Clean driving license.(2) Must be of smart appearance.(3) Aged over 25.Apply to: Capes Taxi,17 Palace Road, Boston.2Air Hostesses （空姐）for International Flights Wanted(1)Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old.(2) Height 1.6m to 1.75m.(3)Education to GCSE(General Certificate of Secondary Education)standard.(4)Two languages. Must be able to swim.Apply to: Recruitment office, Southern Airline, Heathrow Airport West.HR37KK.3Teachers Needed(1For private language school。
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福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.—Would you like to watch the movie with me tonight?—，but I have too much homework to do.A．I’d love to B．That’s all right C．It doesn’t matter D．Not at all2. In 1636, Harvard（哈佛大学）is one of the most famous universities in the United States.A．Being founded B．It was founded C．Founded D．Founding3.Not a single song at yesterday’s party.A．he sang B．sang he C．did he sing D．she did sing4.I feel it is your husband who _______ for the spoiled child.A．is to blame B．is going to blameC．is to be blamed D．should blame5.______ 3,000 words, I also learned how to use basic grammar after being trained here.A．Except for B．Apart fromC．According to D．Instead ofe and see me whenever ____.A．you are convenient B．you will be convenientC．it is convenient to you D．it was he convenient to you7.---- Do you think computers will ______ televisions?---No, I don't think so.A．instead B．instead of C．take place D．take the place of 8.She first _____ singing and dancing, but soon lost interest and became a businesswoman.A．took up B．took in C．took over D．took down9.--Did you remember to give your boss my message?--Yes, I gave it to her__ I saw her.A．while B．suddenly C．as long as D．the instant10.$100 a month could hardly the cost of his life in such a big city in this country.A．spend B．take C．cover D．meet11.The boy was put into the prison for of stealing a lot of knives.A．being blamed B．having accuse C．being accused D．being charged. 12.The number of people invited to the party 200 but a number of them ___absent for different reasons. A．were ; was B．was ; were C．was ; was D．were ; were13.She decided to apply _____ the boss _____ the new position .A．to ；to B．for ；for C．to ；for D．for ; to14.I will answer the teacher’s question when _______.A．I ask B．I will be asked C．asked D．I shall be asked 15.I wanted to have the paper by the end of this month.A．finish B．to be finished C．finished D．being finished二、完形填空There was once a famous king whose name was Tamerlane. Like Alexander the Great, he 36 to become the master of the whole world. So he raised a great 37 and made war on other countries. He conquered(征服，打败） many kings and 38 many cities. But at last his army was beaten; and Tamerlane escaped alone from the field of 39 .For a long time he wandered in 40 from place to place. His enemies were 41 him. He was about to lose all hope.One day he was 42 under a tree, thinking of his failure. He had now been a wanderer for twenty days. He couldn’t 43 any longer. Suddenly he saw a small object climbing up the trunk (树干) of the tree. He looked more 44 and saw it was an ant, 45 a grain of wheat（麦粒） as large as itself.There was a 46 in the tree only a little way above, and that was the home of the ant.“You are 47 , Mr. Ant,” he said, “but you are carrying something that is too heavy for you.” Just as he 48 , the ant lost its footing and fell to the ground. But it 49 held on to the grain of wheat. Tamerlane 50 the little insect. It tried the second time, the third time ... the twentieth time — but always with the same 51 . Then it tried the twenty-first time. 52 , one little step at a time, it climbed across the rough place where it had 53 so often. The next minute it climbed 54 into its home, carrying the gra in of wheat. “Well done!” said Tamerlane, “you’ve taught me a lesson. I, too, will try, try again, 55 I succeed.”And this he did.【1】A．failed B．learned C．chose D．wished【2】A．party B．family C．army D．group【3】A．burned B．defended C．rebuilt D．developed【4】A．business B．battle C．sports D．wheat【5】A．peace B．relief C．puzzlement D．fear【6】A．fighting against B．looking for C．caring about D．calling on【7】A．lying B．singing C．sleeping D．practicing【8】A．grow up B．get around C．carry on D．stay up【9】A．quickly B．excitedly C．seriously D．closely【10】A．eating B．carrying C．discovering D．picking 【11】A．hole B．cave C．leaf D．flower 【12】A．hungry B．small C．brave D．smart 【13】A．discussed B．explained C．complained D．spoke 【14】A．only B．still C．also D．even 【15】A．watched B．touched C．helped D．guided 【16】A．goal B．method C．result D．reason 【17】A．Hurriedly B．Gently C．Slowly D．Sadly 【18】A．stopped B．appeared C．prepared D．fallen 【19】A．worriedly B．safely C．freely D．calmly 【20】A．till B．after C．if D．because三、阅读理解1.The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑大师),Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House. In 1962, the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began. In 1967, they started the decoration inside. It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it on October 20th, 1973.The Sydney Opera House cost around $100 million and was paid for by the public 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it. The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms. It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide. The building's roof sections weigh about 15 tons. Each year, this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾). It is amazing and unforgettable, offering people a strong sense of beauty.【1】The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from _______.A．America B．Australia C．England D．Denmark(丹麦）【2】Building the Sydney Opera House lasted__________.A．from 1959 to 1973B．from 1962 to 1973C．from 1959 to 1967D．from 1962 to 1967【3】_______ paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.A．Utzon B．The public C．Queen Elizabeth II D．The government 【4】Which is the best title for the passage?A．Sailing Roof B．Travelling in Sydney C．The Sydney OperaHouseD．The Opening of theOpera House2.Henry was a carpenter of our village. Once I asked him to make a table for my family. A week later, Henry sent us the table and the bill as well.My wife said to me, "It's a beautiful table, dear, isn't it?""I won't decide about that until I see the bill." I said.Henry was drinking a glass of water. He laughed and gave me a piece of paper. It said,BillOne dining table June 10, 2011Cost of wood 17.00Paint 1.50Work, 8 hours (1 an hour) 8.00Total(总计) 36.50When I was looking at the bill, Henry said," It's a fine day, isn't it? Quite sunny.""Yes," I said. "I'm glad it is only the 10th of June.""Me too, " said Henry." You wait. It will be a bit hotter by the end of the month.""Yes, hotter and more expensive. The table will be 20 more expensive on June 30th, won't they, Henry? " I said, "If it isn't too much trouble, please add it up again. You can forget the date.""OK, man. You are such a guy." Henry said with a smile in his two blue eyes, and he left with the money he should get.【1】The table was made of __________.A．Wood B．glass C．Paper D．chair【2】The bill showed 36.50 in all because Henry __________.A．didn’t do well in math B．was an honest carpenterC．added the date to the bill D．was not a carpenter【3】In Henry’s opinion the write was a __________ guy.A．smart and careful B．silly and lazy C．rich and hardworking D．stupid and rich 【4】 From the story we know that __________.A．Henry got 26.5 for his work in the endB．The table will cost 20 more on June 30C．The writer paid 36.5 for the tableD．The writer got 36.53.A mum saved her daughter’s life with her newly learned first aid skills. Sonya Hall, 33, of Denny Avenue, Lancaster, had only just attended one first aid class the day before when she found herself needing to use the skills on her three year old daughter Tilly.Sonya, who also has son Emmen, six, attended the first aid course at Lune Park Children’s Centre in Lancaster. Then she was faced with every parent’s worst nightmare when Tilly went blue in the face and stopped breathing. But thanks to her newly acqu ired skills, Sonya saved Tilly’s life.Sonya said: “Tilly was playing with her brother and they were fighting over a toy. Emmen won the fight. Tilly fell backwards and her head was hit. She was face down and shaking and at first I thought she was upset. But then I saw she was blue in the face and had stopped breathing. I reacted without thinking and immediately started using the first aid skills I had learned the day before which were so fresh in my mind. I began doing mouth-to-mouth and chest compressions (胸外按压). It probably took about a minute before Tilly started breathing again, but to me it felt like a lifetime.”After getting Tilly breathing again, Sonya called an ambulance and the doctors came. Since then, Tilly has been diagnosed (诊断) with Reflex Anoxic Seizure (反射缺氧发作). Sonya said: “The seizure can happen when there’s any unexpected pain, fear or fright. It is just so lucky that the day before it happened, I had been practising first aid.”The Empowering Parents First Aid course is run by Lancashire Adult Learning. Sonya said: “I am just so glad I did the course and learnt the first aid skills. I always feared I would not know what to do in a crisis situation, but luckily I had the knowledge and skills to deal with it.”【1】What happened to Tilly?A．She was knocked down by her brother.B．She fell on the floor and hit her head.C．She was hit by a toy on the head and felt upset.D．She was hit by her brother and stopped breathing.【2】When Sonya found Tilly’s shaking, she thought her daughter must ______.A．be crying B．be very angryC．pretend to be hurt D．recognize her failure【3】When Sonya goes to the first aid class next time, she will feel ______.A．enjoyable B．excitedC．grateful D．confident【4】What would be the best title for the text?A．The importance of first aidB．How to practise first aidC．Mum saves girl with first aidD．Mums should attend first aid courses4.Derrius Quarles, 19, had an unhappy childhood. But the Chicago teen didn’t give up. He tried his best and won $1 million in college scholarships (奖学金)! Now Derrius is a successful college student with a bright future. When Derrius was 4, his father was kil led. His mother couldn’t take care of him because of taking drugs. Derrius and his 9-year-old brother sometimes had to steal food to eat. Derrius felt different from other kids. In seventh grade, Derrius went to live in a foster home (寄养家庭). His foster par ents weren’t nice to him. They told him that he’d never be anything in life.Derrius didn’t do his best in school. The summer after ninth grade, that changed. Derrius had signed up for a biology class. He didn’t go to class the first day. On the second day, he showed up late. His teacher took him outside. She told him he was smart, but that he was wasting his potential (潜力). The talk inspired him and he planned to prove that he could be anything if he worked hard enough.Adults at a summer program helped Derrius find out about scholarships he could earn to pay for college. In his senior year, Derrius filled out lots of applications. He told his friends, “You’re not going to see me for a long time.” Derrius’s hard work paid off. He won more than $1 million in scholarships! He has a lot to be proud of. But he’s most proud of helping others. Derrius gives speeches to teens, telling them how to find scholarships. In high school, Derrius got help buying a computer. He wanted to help others who needed them. Last year, he gave two laptops to high schoolstudents. There’s a lot of work in his future. Derrius doesn’t mind — hard work has got him where he is today. He knows it can take him anywhere.【1】 From Paragraphs 2 and 3, we can learn that Derrius _____.A．always studied hard in schoolB．lived in the same foster home with his brotherC．hated his parents very muchD．was encouraged a lot by his biology teacher【2】The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _____.A．great success B．a scholarshipC．hard work D．a computer【3】What kind of person do you think Derrius is?A．Lazy but kind-hearted.B．Selfish and naughty.C．Confident but troublesome（带来麻烦的）.D．Determined and generous（慷慨的）.【4】What does the author want to tell us?A．The way to win a scholarship to a college.B．The importance of family background.C．Never forget people who have helped you.D．Hard work pays off sooner or later.5.Thomas Edison was one of ten said to be the greatest genius（天才） of his age. There are only a few men in all of the history, who have changed the lives of other men as much as the inventor of the first useful electric light. But Edison could never be happy only because someone said he was a genius.“ There is no such thing as genius,” Ediso n said. He said that what people called genius was mostly hard work.But Edison was a dreamer as well as a worker. From his earliest days as a child he wondered about the secrets of nature. Nature, he often said, is full of secrets. He tried to understand them; then, he tried to learn what could usefully be done with them.Edison enjoyed thinking. He knew that most people will do almost anything instead of the difficult work of thinking, especially if they do not think very often. But he knew, too, that thinking can give men enjoyment and pleasure. Edison could not understand how anyone could be uninterested in life. As he loved to think, he also loved to work. On the day he became 75 years old, someone asked him what ideas he had about life. “Work,” heansw ered. “Discovering the secrets of nature and using them to make men happier.” He said he had enough inventions in his mind to give him another 100 years of work.【1】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．Edison invented the electric light.B．Many other people have changed Edison’s life.C．Edison has changed the life of many other people.D．Few men in history can change other people’s life.【2】Edison thought ____________.A．he could be happy if he was a geniusB．genius plays the most important part in one’s successC．hard work could do better than geniusD．genius could do better than hard work【3】In Edison’s opinion, ____________.A．thinking can supply people with enjoyment and pleasure as well as helpB．people’s successs lies mostly in geniusC．hard work is the second important thing in making people successfulD．there are few secrets for him to discover later【4】The last sentence in the passage most probably implies(暗示） ____________.A．life is too short for Edison to invent more for human beingsB．Edison made 100 inventions in his lifeC．Edison was able to live and work for 100 yearsD．People of his time were ready to give Edison another 100 years’ work四、其他根据课文原文填充下面的空格。
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福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.--Professor Johnson, I'm afraid I can't finish the report within this week.--_______ How about next week?A．Good for you B．It won’t bother me C．Not at all D．That’s OK2.-- May I speak to your manager Mr. Williams at five o’clock tonight?--I’m sorry. Mr. Williams _______ to a conference long before then.”A．will have gone B．had gone C．would have gone D．has gone3.It is immediately obvious that water is to be _______ to the development of life.A．compulsory B．controversial C．fundamental D．supreme4.People believe that we ______a special ability to learn language and that our brain _____ itself to the language we hear.A．are prepared for；adjusts B．are equipped for；adaptsC．are armed by；fits D．are equipped with；adjustsn Lan _______her pace of walking home fearing that it was going to rain.A．accelerated B．slowed C．stopped D．returned6.It was a long time before the police________what he was really doing.A．caught hold of B．caught up C．caught on to D．caught at7.The price in different countries will be based________and local economic conditions.A．in advance B．in conclusion C．on demand D．at all costs8.If he________his legs in the last training，he________the coming World Cup，which he has been longing to compete in.A．hadn’t hurt；would join in B．hadn’t hurt；would have taken part inC．didn’t hurt；would go in for D．didn’t hurt；would have taken part in9.The incomes of skilled workers went up.________，unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.A．Moreover B．Therefore C．Meanwhile D．Otherwise10.There are still many people suffering a lot，and we are to do something to________poverty.A．keep out B．wipe out C．give out D．run out11.She found herself ______ her parents over her future career.A．in touch with B．in conflict withC．in connect with D．in combined with12.Varieties of programmes in the TV station ________ many different types of interest and taste among the public.A．cater to B．appeal to C．apply to D．adjust to13.Sadly, Marie Curie died from ______________ to too much radiation.A．being exposed B．exposing C．exposed D．having exposed 14.The view ______ many scientists hold is ______ too much emission of carbon dioxide is destructive. A．what; that B．that; whichC．that; that D．which; which15.What we have been doing may not do us any good, but ______ it will benefit us or others,we’ll stick it out. A．no matter B．whether C．however D．despite二、完形填空In a land far away, once upon a time there was great poverty (贫困）,and only the rich could manage without great 36 . Three of those rich men and their servants were 37 together on a road when they came to avery 38 village.The first could not stand seeing the poverty, 39 he took all the gold and jewels from his wagons (四轮载重马车) and shared 40 out among the villagers. He wished them all the best of luck, and he left.The second rich man ,seeing the 41 situation, stopped for a short time and gave 42 all his food and drink, since he 43 see that money would be of little 44 to them. He made sure that they each 45 their fair share and would have enough food to 46 for some time . Then, he left.The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, 47 and went straight through the 48 without stopping. The two other rich men saw this from a distance and commented with each other 49 the third rich man lacked sympathy. It was 50 that they themselves had been there to offer help.However, three days later, they 51 the third rich man ,who was coming in the opposite direction . Hewas 52 travelling quickly, but his wagons, 53 the gold and valuables they had been 54 ,were now full of farming tools and bags of 55 .He was rushing back to help them out of poverty.【1】A．loss B．expectations C．success D．problems【2】A．standing B．travelling C．gathering D．running【3】A．faraway B．poor C．different D．ancient【4】A．unless B．because C．so D．if【5】A．them B．anything C．nothing D．those【6】A．curious B．worrying C．dangerous D．puzzling【7】A．the villagers B．his servants C．the others D．the rest【8】A．could B．might C．should D．must【9】A．interest B．concern C．use D．attraction【10】A．returned B．gained C．offered D．received 【11】A．remain B．last C．supply D．share 【12】A．turned back B．set out C．showed off D．speeded 【13】A．village B．land C．field D．road 【14】A．whether B．how C．where D．when 【15】A．good B．certain C．true D．strange 【16】A．welcomed B．met C．accepted D．persuaded 【17】A．still B．already C．always D．indeed 【18】A．except B．instead of C．apart from D．along with 【19】A．loading B．treasuring C．carrying D．earning 【20】A．food B．jewels C．money D．seeds三、阅读理解1.When first entered ,Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob（烤羊肉串）hit the senses ,you are incapable of calling it anything less.Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming. Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plate piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10,so not only is it affordable but practical as well.The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.【1】When first entering the restaurant, one can find that itA．is splendidly decorated B．has pleasant smells of kabobsC．is crowded with dining tables D．looks like a common restaurant【2】What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?A．Watching news events on TV B．Drinking a kind of black coffeeC．Reading local English newspapers D．Discussing world topics in low voices【3】The food of the restaurantA．is served in small amounts B．is rather expensiveC．is rich in variety D．is very health【4】It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant .A．occupies a large space B．owns a favorable locationC．is popular for its special food D．has a quiet environment inside2.I am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in the way of being a good parent.I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows(誓约) mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they to me. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.So here's what I wanted to tell you today: Get a life. A real life, not a desire of the next promotion(提升), the bigger paycheck, the larger house.Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure(空闲), it is work. Pick up the phone. Send an e-mail. Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours, our minutes. It is so easy to exist instead of to live. I learned to live many years ago. Something really, really bad happened to me, something that changed my life in ways that, if I had my choice, it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what, today, seems to be the hardest lesson of all.I learned to love the journey, not the destination. I learned to look at all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally. And I tried to do that, in part, by telling others what I had learned. By telling them this: Read in the backyard with the sun on your face. Learn to be happy. And think of life as a deadly illness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion as it ought to be lived.【1】The best title of this passage probably is________.A．Love your friends B．Live a real lifeC．Don't waste time D．Be a good mother and wife【2】The underlined sentence "It is so easy to exist instead of to live" in the fifth paragraph probably has the same meaning as________.A．it is so easy to keep alive but not to live a real lifeB．it is very hard to live a real lifeC．it is so easy to make a livingD．it is more difficult to exist than to live a happy life【3】What's the author's attitude toward work?A．Do it well to serve others.B．To earn enough money to make life better.C．Try your best to get higher position and pay.D．Don't let it affect your real life.【4】It can be inferred from the passage that_________.A．the author is a success in personal lifeB．the author didn't try her best to work wellC．the author spent all her time caring for her childrenD．the author likes traveling very much3.Winners ClubYou choose to be a winner !The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account（交易账户）where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7 –that’s 24 hours a week !It’s club with impressive features for teenagers:● No account keeping fees !You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees !● Excellent interest rates !You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits（储蓄）without taking them out in a month.● ConvenientTeenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet … You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job !● Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key-card) but it is easy. We can’t wait to hear from you. It’s the best way to choose to be a winner !【1】Which of the following is TRUR about the Winners Club?A．Special gifts are ready for parents.B．The bank opens only on work days.C．Services are convenient for its members.D．Fees are necessary for the account keeping.【2】The Winners Club provides magazines which_____.A．encourage spending B．are free to all teenagersC．are full of adventure stories D．help to make more of your money【3】If you want to be a member of the Club, you must _____.A．be an Internet user B．be permitted by your parentC．have a big sum of money D．be in your twenties【4】What is the purpose of this text?A．To set up a club B．To provide part-time jobs.C．To organize key-cards D．To introduce a new banking service.4.A recent study, which was published in last week’s Journal of the American Medical Association, offers a picture of how dangerous it is to get a lift from a teenage driver. Indeed, a 16-year-old driver with three or more passengers has three times the possibility of a serious accident, compared with a teenager driving alone.The authors also found that the death rates for teenage drivers increased greatly after 10 p.m., and especially after midnight. With passengers in the car, the driver was even more likely to die in a late-night accident. Robert Foss, a scientist at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, says the higher death rates for teenage drivers have less to do with “really stupid behavior” than with just a lack of drivin g experience. “The basic issue is that adults who are responsible for giving out licenses fail to recognize how complex and skilled driving is.” he says.Both he and the author of the study believe that the way to mitigate (使缓解) the problem is to have states set up so-called graduated licensing systems, in which getting a license is a process with several stages. A graduated license requires that a teenager first prove himself able to drive in the presence(在场)of an adult, followed by a period of driving with night of passenger restrictions (限制) before graduating to full driving rights.Graduated licensing systems have reduced teenage driver crashes, according to recent studies.【1】Which of the following situations is most dangerous according to the passage?A．Adults giving a lift to teenagers on the highway after 10 p.m.B．Adults driving with three or more teenage passengers late at night.C．A teenager driving after midnight with passengers in the car.D．A teenager getting a lift from a stranger on the highway at midnight.【2】According to Robert Foss, the high death rate of teenage drivers is mainly due to _______.A．their frequent driving at night B．their lack of driving experienceC．their wrong way of driving D．their driving with passengers【3】According to Paragraph 3, which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Teenagers should spend more time learning to drive.B．Driving is a skill too complex for teenagers to learn.C．Restrictions should be forced on teenagers demanding to take driving licenses.D．The licensing department is partly responsible for teenagers’ driving accidents.【4】A suggested measure to be taken to reduce teenagers’ driving accidents is that ______.A．driving in the presence of an adult should be made a ruleB．they should be forbidden to take on passengersC．they should not be allowed to drive after 10 pmD．the licensing system should be improved5.Europe’s deadly outbreak of a rare form of E. coli bacteria (大肠杆菌) has brought new attention to food safety issues. One of the problems when people get sick from food is that the simplest question is often difficult or even impossible to answer. Just what did the people eat that made them sick?Of course, one way to avoid these medical mysteries is to keep dangerous organisms out of the food supply. This is easier said than done, but scientists keep looking for new ways.Scientists in the United States have developed an experimental system that uses a high-tech optical scanner. The system is designed to identify the presence of contaminants(致污物) like soil or animal waste on fresh produce. These can be sources of E. coli. E. coli bacteria naturally live in the intestines(肠) of humans and many animals. Most kinds of E. coli are harmless but some can make people sick.The new scanner can also show damage and imperfections that might make the produce unappealing to shoppers.Scientists designed the system at a Department of Agriculture research center in Beltsville, Maryland. Moon Kim of the Agricultural Research Service led the team.MOON KIM: “We were requested, we were asked, to develop a method to detect contamination in produce. So we started with the apple as the model sample.”The scanner uses a high-speed camera placed over the conveyer belt that moves the produce along. As the apples move along the belt, the scanner captures images of each piece of fruit.Moon Kim says the team hopes the system will be available before long.MOON KIM: “We are targeting for development in commercial plants for the next several years.”The scanner can direct a sorting machine to separate the bad apples from the good ones. The system is currently able to show the surface of only half the apple as it speeds by. The inventers hope to improve the process so it can show the whole surface.【1】What is the main topic of the text?A．Bacteria.B．A high-tech scanner.C．A camera D．Food safety.【2】E. coli bacteria ______.A．broke out all over the world B．comes from soil or animal wasteC．is extremely harmful to health D．does not cause illness【3】The high-tech scanner ______.A．can help to sort out different fruitsB．make the produce appeal to shoppersC．can only capture images of the whole appleD．can identify the presence of contaminants【4】What can be inferred from the text?A．The scanner needs to be improved.B．The scanner will be available in the next several years.C．Moon Kim is unwilling to develop the scanner.D．The scanner is connected to a sorting machine.四、其他Attention! Our earth has been facing a serious threat—global warming.According to some _____ (专家), thousands of people die of hot wave【1】. ____________a (每年), and the ice in the poles has been becoming thinner and thinner【2】 ____ year by year, _____ leads to the rise of the sea level and is threatening【3】_____ many areas of the world, especially those coastal areas. On the【4】____________ hand, ______ (自然) disasters, like flooding, are more or less connected with【5】 ____________the global warming, and it’s o that all these are the punishments【6】_______from nature. To look back, in the past five _____, that’s half a century,【7】____________we’ve destroyed our environment _____ random to develop the economy【8】____________by _____ (滥用) oil and by using private cars instead of public transport.【9】___________These r in the rise of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, causing【10】____________the global warming.五、书面表达假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。
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福建高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was________ it.A．in honour of B．in memory ofC．in search of D．in favour of2.Try to________ at least an hour each day for learning new vocabulary.A．set off B．set outC．set aside D．set down3.In 1939，Hitler________ war against Poland，which started the Second World War.A．announced B．broadcastC．declared D．advertised4.Some people say that the parents should expect school to________ their children well and tell them what is “right” and “wrong”．A．manage B．controlC．conduct D．drive5.After the accident，the police spent a week finding out the person who________ it.A．witnessed B．stared atC．proved D．heard of6.My camera can be________ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.A．adapted B．adjustedC．fit D．revised7.We must _____ a new chair for the broken one.A．instead B．instead ofC．substitute D．take the place8. He was too busily occupied _____ to the show.A．to go B．goingC．with going D．in going9.—How does their factory________ their products?—Through a separate sales company.A．make B．produceC．distribute D．remove10. He has been working too hard.______, he needs to have a rest.A．In addition B．In other wordsC．In a way D．In his turn11.________ late in the morning，Bob turned off the alarm.A．To sleep B．SleepingC．Sleep D．Having slept12.Would you please keep silent？The weather report ________ and I want to listen.A．is broadcast B．is being broadcastC．has been broadcast D．had been broadcast13.It’s helpful to put children in a situation ________ they can see themselves differently.A．that B．when C．which D．where14.He was very rude to the Customs officer, _____ of course made things even worse.A．who B．whom C．that D．which15.—What do you want to do ? We have an hour before the movie.----_______. Anything is OK with me.A．It just depends B．It’s up to you.C．All right D．Glad to hear that二、完形填空Learning to save money when you're young is an important lesson. All good lessons and habits begin early, and saving is a skill that everyone ____. Many people—adults included—do not have a good ____ of saving for the long run.I have been ___ to learn this lesson early because I have had a grass cutting business since I was 10 years old. __ the money I make I spend about 10 percent and save the other 90.Making sure you save and don't spend too much is a good way to ____ wealth. I have put my earnings in a bank. Many teens I know spend all the money they earn so it never has a chance to ___. Young people should ___ that their teenage years are a great time to begin saving.If you have a job at high school, you ___ have fun with some of the money. But you should also save some ____ it will grow. Then you can begin planning for your future. When you spend money, you not only lose that money, ____ lose the interest you could have earned by saving it.After high school, college is ____， with expenses such as food and rent. If you can ____ a good percentage of the money you earn as a teen, going to college and buying a house will be much easier. If you are in your thirties without any savings, you will always have to ____.Later in life it can be hard to start saving ___ general cost of living is more expensive and you may only have enough to pay your ___. If you want to buy a house and have a family, you need money to start with, which ____ saving.Many say money cannot make you happy, and this is true. But money can help you to lead a ____ life.Saving early will mean you will have to work for fewer years when you are older. It will also _____ you to spend time doing the things that you want to do.____， it will mean you can live the way you want to without __.【1】A．needs B．likes C．arranges D．expects【2】A．knowledge B．experience C．form D．sense【3】A．foolish B．fundamental C．lucky D．grateful【4】A．With B．Of C．In D．From【5】A．divide up B．build up C．keep up D．make up【6】A．break B．run C．make D．grow【7】A．recognize B．realize C．research D．doubt【8】A．must B．dare C．should D．may【9】A．so that B．in case C．in that D．but for【10】A．but B．and C．also D．or【11】A．expensive B．cheap C．boring D．bitter【12】A．hold out B．hold up C．hold onto D．hold back 【13】A．survive B．struggle C．tolerate D．die【14】A．if B．as long as C．while D．since【15】A．bills B．taxes C．attention D．consequences 【16】A．results from B．gets from C．comes from D．escapes from 【17】A．happy B．simple C．miserable D．secure【18】A．forbid B．allow C．advise D．request 【19】A．In addition B．Above all C．On the contrary D．Believe it or not 【20】A．consulting B．worrying C．resting D．thinking三、阅读理解1.Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws (爪) on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin.In appearance, the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking (显著的) feature, though, is only found in the young. Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak (喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive(原始的) birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws. During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.【1】What is the text mainly about?A．Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons.B．The relatives and enemies of hoatzins.C．Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon.D．The appearance and living habits of hoatzins.【2】Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that_________ ．A．they look like young cuckoosB．they have claws on the wingsC．they eat a lot like a cowD．they live on river banks【3】What can we infer about primitive birds from the text?A．They had claws to help them climb.B．They could fly long distances.C．They had four wings like hoatzins.D．They had a head with long feathers on the top.【4】Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?A．To find more food.B．To protect themselves better.C．To keep themselves warm.D．To produce their young.2.LIPITORABOUT LIPITORLipitor is a prescription (处方) medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol.Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking .WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?Who can take LIPITOR:•People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise•Adults an d children over l0Who should NOT take LIPITOR:•Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.•women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.•People with liver (肝脏) problemsPOSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITORSerious side effects in a small number of people:•Muscle (肌肉) problems that can lead to kidney (肾脏) problems, including kidney failure•Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.Call your doctor right away if you have:•Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very fired•Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause diffic ulty in breathing or swallowing •Stomach painSome common side effects of LIPITOR are:•Muscle pain•Upset stomach•Changes in some blood testsHOW TO TAKE LIPITORDO:•Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.•Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.•Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.•If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.Don’t:•Do not chang e or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.•Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.【1】What is a major function of Lipitor?A．To help quit smoking.B．To control blood pressure.C．To improve unhealthy diet.D．To lower “bad” chole sterol.【2】Taking Lipitor is helpful for _________.A．breast-feeding womenB．women who are pregnantC．adults having heart diseaseD．teenagers with liver problems【3】If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _________.A．change the amount of your next doseB．eat more when taking your next doseC．have a dose as soon as you rememberD．take the next dose at your regular time【4】Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?A．Face swelling.B．Upset stomach.C．Kidney failure.D．Muscle weakness.3.The word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people．Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote(促进)the trading and selling of goods．In the Middle Ages，merchants employed “town criers” to read public messages aloud to promote their goods．When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books．By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services．The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants．Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century．Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text．Everything，from clothes to drinks，was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm’s name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns，the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember．Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as “advertising agencies (广告商)” . The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group．Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism(消费主义)as a way of life，spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the “right” products.【1】What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?A．Merchants were employed to promote products．B．Ad messages were shouted out in public places．C．Product information was included in books．D．Ad signs were put up in towns．【2】What does the word “This” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A．Advertising in newspapers．B．Including pictures in ads．C．Selling goods in markets．D．Working with ad agencies．【3】The l8th century advertising was special in its______．A．growing spending B．printing materialsC．advertising companies D．attractive designs【4】Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A．The Story of AdvertisingB．The Value of Advertising DesignsC．The Role of Newspaper AdvertisingD．The Development of Printing for Advertising4.Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth， imitation appears attractive；to those who know their strength. Imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say,” I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.【1】Imitation proves useful when you .A．know you are uniqueB．lose the balance of lifeC．begin to learn something newD．get tired of routine practice【2】To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should________.A．forget daily fear and pain B．choose the right exampleC．ask others for decisions D．stay away from stars【3】The trouble a creator faces is .A．the lack of strong motivationB．the absence of practical ideasC．how to search for more materialsD．how to use imagination creatively【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To highlight the importance of creatively.B．To criticize the characters of role models.C．To compare imitation with creation.D．To explain the meaning of success.5.A recent study of ancient and modern elephants has come up with the unexpected conclusion that the African elephant is divided into two distinct(不同的) species.The discovery was made by researchers at York and Harvard Universities when they were examining the genetic relationship between the ancient woolly mammoth and mastodon to modern elephants — the Asian elephant, African forest elephant, and African savanna elephant.Once they obtained DNA sequences(序列) from two fossils(化石), mammoths，and mastodons the team compared them with DNA from modern elephants. They found to their amazement that modern forest and savanna elephants are as distinct from each other as Asian elephants and mammoths.The scientists used detailed genetic analysis to prove that the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant have been distinct species for several million years. The divergence of the two species took place around the time of the divergence of Asian elephants and woolly mammoths. This result amazed all the scientists. There has long been debate in the scientific community that the two might be separate species, but this is the most convincing scientific evidence so far that they are indeed different species.Previously, many naturalists believed that African savanna elephants and African forest elephants were two populations of the same species, despite the elephants’ significant size differences. The savanna elephant hasan average shoulder height of 3.5 metres while the forest elephant has an average shoulder height of 2.5 metres. The savanna elephant weighs between six and seven tons, roughly double the weight of the forest elephant. But the fact that they look so different does not necessarily mean they are different species. However the proof lay in the analysis of the DNA.Alfred Roca, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, said, “We now have to treat the forest and savanna elephants as two different units for conservation purposes. Since 1950，all African elephants have been conserved as one species. Now that we know the forest and savanna elephants are two very distinctive animals, the forest elephant should become a bigger priority(优先) for conservation purposes.”【1】One of the fossils studied by the researchers is that of _____.A．the Asian elephant B．the forest elephantC．the savanna elephant D．the mastodon elephant【2】The researchers’ conclusion was based on a study of the African elephant’s _____.A．DNA B．heightC．weight D．population【3】What are Alfred Roca’s words mainly about?A．The conservation of African elephants.B．The purpose of studying African elephants.C．The way to divide African elephants into two units.D．The reason for the distinction of African elephants.【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Naturalists’ Beliefs about ElephantsB．Amazing Experiments about ElephantsC．An Unexpected Finding about ElephantsD．A Long Scientific Debate about Elephants四、其他I have a good friend w_【1】___ name is Liu Mei. She is our____【2】_ （班长）and one of the excellent students in our class. Clever ___【3】__ she is, she works very hard. We have a lot in c____【4】___ and have a lot to talk about. One evening shetold me that something h____【5】__ when her parents were out.She was doing her homework one Sunday morning __【6】___ she smelt something __【7】__（燃烧）.She stopped to look out of the window ____【8】_ found a cloud of smoke coming outof her neighbour’s house. She called 119 ___【9】___ （立刻）. Ten minutes later, firemen came and put o__【10】___ the fire. Her neighbor was very thankful for her help.五、书面表达经过调查，人们对于学生上网交友持不同意见（见下表）。
福建省厦门市双十中学高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷
英语试卷第一卷（三部分，共102分）第一部分听力（共三节，满分 25 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. At the restaurant.B. At the station.C. At a drugstore.2. What does the woman think?A. There are more women nurses than men.B. There are more women doctors than men.C. There are no women doctors in the hospital.3. How much money does the woman need?A. Five pounds.B. Eight pounds.C. Ten pounds.4. What does the woman mean?A. She is going to the shopping center.B. She can’t go with the man.C. She will work with the man tonight.5. Which of the following can best describe the man?A. The man is giving advice.B. The man is expressing indecision.C. The man is making plans.第二节：（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。
2008年高二下学期英语期考试题
2008年高二下学期英语期考试题班级姓名得分:一单项选择题（20分）（） 1 Kin Yap twenty—one years old nowA isB wasC areD were( ) 2 She will stay an English familyA inB withC fromD to( ) 3 She will get along well the English familyA inB fromC withD to( ) 4 a child , and as an adult as well, Bill was untidyA InB ToC fromD As( ) 5 In public primary school , Bill was well ahead his classmates in maths and scienceA ofB inC toD as( ) 6 Everying be in order, at work or during the space timesA willB shouldC wouldD was( ) 7 the end of June 1998, Microsoft had employed more than 27000 people in 60 countriesA O fB WasC ByD To( ) 8 What is a family? Some people, family is the mom, dad and kidsA ToB AsC AndD For( ) 9 Families give us a place we belongA whereB thatC whichD who( ) 10 Friends are the people won’t laugh at you or hurt youA thatB whoC whereD which二完形填空（40分）AFrom Monday ⒈Friday most people are busy working or ⒉ , but ⒊ the evenings and ⒋ weekends they are free ⒌ relax and enjoy themselves. Some watch TV 6 go to the movies; others take part 7 sports. There are, however, many ways to 8 our spare time, and 9 people have different ways. It depends 10 individual interests.( ) 1 A till B with C along D as( ) 2 A study B studying C studied D to study( ) 3 A at B on C in D to( ) 4 A by B in C to D on( ) 5 A to B for C as D with( ) 6 A and B or C as D then( ) 7 A as B with C in D to( ) 8 A to spend B spending C spent D spend( ) 9 A different B other C many D much( ) 10 A to B on C as D withB1 the sun, there would be no weather. Light2 the sun not only brings sunny days, but3 creats different weathers like wind, rain, and even snow .Wind is another name 4 moving air. Warm air and cool air move 5 each other. The warm air 6 the equator moves towards the north 7 south poles; cool air 8 the north and south poles moves 9 the equator. Wind can be a light breeze 10 a strong gale.( ) 1 A Without B With C From D Towards( ) 2 A to B from C as D in( ) 3 A as B was C also D not( ) 4 A with B to C from D for( ) 5 A towards B near C against D from( ) 6 A in B near C to D as( ) 7 A or B as C and D alomg( ) 8 A as B toward C to D from( ) 9 A toward B with C in D from( ) 10 A and B or C then D for三阅读理解（10分）“Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it﹗” That’s an old joke. But it’s NoT true, You spend alot of time doing something about the weather, so does everyone else.What do you do? You get dressed every day. In winter you wear big baggy warm clothes. When you go out, you put on your coat and hat . If there’s snow , you put on boots . If it’s cold at night, youput more blankets on your bed; you take an unbrella with you if it looks like rain.Every time you do any of those things, you’ve done or you are doing something about the wearher.People spend lots of money doing something about the weather. They buy clothes . They build fireplaces or set up stoves, and they buy wood or coal or gas, to warm the house. They buy air conditioners to cool them.Of course none of these things change the weatherl. But theychange what weather does to people. Weather is one of the main things that make us live the way we do.So if anyone tells you that everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it, learn to laugh it off, You know better.Choose the best answer for each of the following questions( ) 1 This story is about .A things people do because of the weather changesB things people do to change the weatherC an old jokeD weather and climate( ) 2 If you lived where it was very hot , you could do something about the weather byA buying coal or oilB going swimmingC taking an umbrellaD changing your living way( ) 3 If the weather were always the same,A people might build more housesB people might talk more about itC people might not spend as much moneyD people might not live so happily( ) 4 People change what weather does to them when they A buy televisions, radios and booksB spend all their moneyC spend all their timeD use fans, sunglasses and boots( ) 5 “Everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it ” really meansA people care about the weather but can’t change or fix itB people do a lot of things differently because weather is importantsC people concern the weather but have nothing to do with itD people make jokes about the weather and needn’t do anything about it四英译汉（15分）1 She will get along well with the English family2 For still others, family has more to do with friends than it does with family member.3 In many English homes four meals are served.4 Nothing makes him happier than to find a new matchbox for his collection.5 But my brother doesn’t want them to be out at night in case they are stolen五英语作文（15分）以 My family 为题，写一篇介绍你及你家人的短文，要求100词左右。
福建省厦门双十中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试卷
福建省厦门双十中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Alongside the cruise, you can also explore some of Australia’s best scientific and natural phenomena with a series of tailored add-on tours covering astronomy on the east coast and visits to Uluru, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and much more. On the last day of the tour, we can send you back to the airport for your return journey home, or you can join one of our add-on tours. Click here for full details about add-on tours.1．What makes the cruise different from others?A．A specialist’s guidance.B．A talk with astronomers.C．A chance for stargazingD．A meeting with astronauts.2．How much should a couple pay for a tour in a Oceanview cabin?A．£ 3,229.B．£2,199.C．£6,458D．£ 4,398. 3．What is the purpose of the text?A．To celebrate a historic event.B．To advertise a special cruise.C．To introduce a travel agency.D．To explain a natural phenomenon.I’ve been in an 18-year love-hate relationship with a black walnut tree.It’s a unique tree. In late September or early October, falling fruits as hard as baseballs threaten the skulls (头骨) of you, your children, your neighbors and those that live next door to them. Umbrellas in the yard are a must while dining in early August, and as for me, I wear my bike helmet while working in the garden.The black walnut also releases a chemical substance through its roots as a competitive strategy. It’s poisonous to several common plants. There have been many new plant varieties that I brought home with hopes that maybe the black walnut would accept them, but they failed to grow well.What does work are native plants that naturally grow in the area. Native plants are important to have around since they provide beneficial pollinators (传粉者) like birds, bees and butterflies with seeds and contribute to a healthy and biodiverse environment. Native plants for this area are generally easy to grow, so they experience less stress.Have I thought of getting rid of this giant pain in my tiny backyard? Yes, however, getting rid of this tree standing at 50 feet with an 87-inch trunk is next to impossible. It’s also protected under the law. Rightfully so. Trees are important to the urban forest and for all of those that inhabit it.Sometimes I think about my life without the black walnut. I can’t imagine a spring without the birds who arrive every year and loudly sing their songs before dawn. I’d miss falling asleep on lazy weekend afternoons as I look up into its leaves.Every spring, I wonder what the season holds: What are the chances of being knocked unconscious while barbecuing? Like any good relationship, I’ll never be pleased. I’m stuck with this tree, so I’ll listen to its needs and give it the space it requires. In return, my walnutoffers a habitat for wildlife and a reminder.4．Why does the author wear a bike helmet while working in the garden?A．To protect the injured skull.B．To prevent herself from sunburn. C．To avoid being hit by the nuts.D．To reduce the chance of getting bitten by bees.5．What is the tree’s survival strategy?A．It attracts beneficial pollinators.B．It lets out poison to drive away pests. C．It produces a chemical harmful to some plants.D．It competes for nutrition with similar species.6．Which of the following account for the author’s love-hate relationship with the tree? A．The tree provides beneficial pollinators with its fruits.B．The tree is a source of joy despite the inconvenience.C．The tree outcompetes the native plants in the garden.D．The tree takes up only a little space of the garden.7．The author most probably got a reminder from the tree that________.A．it’s better to give than to takeB．a good relationship is always trouble-freeC．trees and plants have their own ways to growD．acceptance, instead of resistance, is the better way to beMath and music are two entirely different fields of study, but there is a strong relevance between them. At some point, they tend to overlap, and it is common for people good at math to be good at music. It may seem illogical to compare the two, but there are more similarities between math and music than you would imagine.Numbers can tell us more about music. Sounds strange but it’s true. Music is divided into sections that are called measures, where each measure has equal amounts of beats. This is comparable to mathematical divisions of time. Now, each piece of music will tell us how many beats there are in each measure. All the music notes have numerical connections and a number of beats. It is important to understand the value of fractions (分数) and notes to count the music correctly.The biggest similarity between math and music in pattern. For example, music has repeating choruses while math uses patterns to explain the unknown. You can use differentmathematical phenomena in music. These include geometry (几何学), signal processing, etc. In fact, research has shown that when music shows some mathematical structure, it tends to be more popular.In addition to their shared elements, math and music can be taught using the principles of both. A student who enjoys math and music can benefit from both. For example, music can enhance cognition and reasoning skills. For instance, Einstein listened to music when solving math problems to increase clarity. Similarly, playing music can improve cognition, as it increases communication between the two brains.Music is a gateway to many things, and until now, you probably didn’t realize that it’s just as demanding, analytical, logical and scientific as math. Something as simple as learning “Mary Had a Little Lamb” on the piano is actually setting your child up for bigger and better things; maybe they’ll pick up Pythagoras (毕达哥拉斯) in a flash, maybe they’ll be a genius in math, perhaps they’ll one day discover their own theory of relativity.8．What does the author think about math and music?A．Math and music are deeply intertwined.B．Music is a totally different subject from math.C．It sounds reasonable to compare math and music.D．People expert at math all tend to be music lovers.9．What’s mainly about the paragraph 2?A．Measure is a piece of music.B．Math helps in reading music. C．Music sound appears strange.D．Music beats equal to math numbers. 10．What statement will the author probably agree with?A．Patterns are common in both math and music.B．Certain music skills are practised via choruses.C．Music principle seems easier than mathematics.D．Reasoning skills in math chiefly rely on music.11．What message does the last paragraph convey?A．Musical involvement promotes to be a genius.B．Music allows kids to combine math with piano.C．Music offers kids potential success in mathematics.D．Music may enhance the mathematics skills of all kids.Almost a decade ago, we wrote, “Without applied research on how to best communicate science online, we risk creating a future where the dynamics of online communication systems have a stronger impact on public views about science than the specific research that we as scientists are trying to communicate.” Since then, the footprint of subscription-based news content has slowly decreased. Meanwhile, various information, either true or false, increasingly dominates social media. Partly as a result, extreme public views on issues such as COVID-19 vaccines or climate change emerge and grow separate.Scientists have been slow to adapt to a shift in power in the science information ecosystem—changes that are not likely to reverse (反转). Many parts of the scientific community—especially in science, technology, and mathematics fields—respond to this challenge as usual, which has been discouraging to those who conduct research on science communication. Many scientists-turned-communicators continue to see online communication environments mostly as tools for resolving information disconnection between experts and audiences. As a result, they blog, tweet, and post videos to promote public understanding and excitement about science.Unfortunately, social science research suggests that rapidly evolving online information ecologies are less likely to be responsive to scientists who upload content—however attractive it may seem—to TikTok or YouTube. In highly contested national and global information environments, the scientific community is just one of many voices competing for attention and public buy-in about a range of issues. This competition for public attention has produced some urgent problems that the scientific community must face as online information environments rapidly replace traditional, mainstream media.At present, there is little that science can do to escape this dilemma (窘境). The same profit-driven tools that bring science-friendly and curious followers to scientists’ Twitter feeds and YouTube channels will increasingly disconnect scientists from the audiences that they need to connect with most urgently. Moving forward, dealing with this challenge will require partnerships among the scientific community, social media platforms, and relevant institutions.12．What is the function of applied research on how to communicate science online? A．To diversify the ways of communicating science.B．To help the public correctly understand science.C．To promote the development of social media.D．To control online communication systems.13．What do the underlined words “this challenge” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The collapse of the scientific community.B．The difficulty of conducting scientific research.C．The hardships of tackling extreme views on science.D．The change in dominant ways of communicating science.14．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．The public care little about science online.B．Scientists have to compete for public attention.C．Scientists focus on uploading science content.D．Online information replaces traditional media.15．What can we infer about profit-driven media from the last paragraph?A．Their investment pays off.B．Their users have confidence in them.C．They give the public access to scientists.D．They are barriers to science communication.二、七选五Establishing healthy boundaries with yourself will help you stay within your range of control and prioritize what matters most. Here are some tips.Be honest with yourselfBehind every fancy purchase is a desire for status and recognition. You secretly want to be noticed for wearing a new watch or carrying a designer purse.___16___So before taking action towards any endeavor, such as making an expensive purchase or pursuing a job promotion, ask yourself, “Who am I doing this for?”___17___However,if you are pursuing something with the hopes of attracting attention, then you need to say no to yourself.Honor your limitsYou can’t be everything for everyone. Trying to please everyone makes you vulnerable.___18___It is important that you are wise with your resources.The importance of honoring your limits is highlighted by the Greek mythological story.The story is a reminder that pushing yourself too hard for too long ultimately comes at a cost.Stop comparing yourself to othersPeople will engage in behaviors that trigger you. It might be tempting to enter an undeclared competition with the Joneses. This approach does not work because there is always someone out there who has more of what you desire.Stop comparing yourself to others.___19___Focus on living a meaningful life that is consistent with your values and goals.Be fair to yourselfYou are likely your worst critic.You secretly say things to yourself that you would never have the heart to tell others.Remember to have realistic expectations of yourself.___20___If the goal is unrealistic,then you have to say no and adjust your expectations.A．You criticize yourself for shortcomings.B．The truth is you have limited energy and time.C．The reality is that you are not being recognized.D．What someone is doing with their life has nothing to do with you.E．If a pursuit will truly improve the quality of your life, then go for it.F．The same can be said about other pursuits such as accumulating wealth and status. G．When you set goals, consider whether you have set the standard at a reasonable level.三、完形填空I was never very neat. Yet, when I arrived at college, my roommate didn't seem towere always having a hard time with each other. She would be mad at my dirty clothes and Imean for it to happen, I could feel the warm feelings of____29____rising up in my heart. It was something no girl should_____30_____alone. What to do? I smiled as I got the idea.Slowly, 1 began to clear up my side of the room. I took back the_____31_____I had set on her desk. I got so_____32_____in my work that I didn't even notice Kim had come out from under the covers. She was watching my every move, her tears dried and her expression one of_____33_____. When I was finally done, I went and sat at the end of her bed. Her hand was warm as it_____34_____over to grasp mine. I looked up into Kim's eyes and she smiled at me.Kim and I stayed roommates for the rest of that year. We didn't always see eye to eye, but we learned the_____35_____to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on. 21．A．untidiness B．dignity C．privilege D．capability 22．A．persuaded B．stuck C．limited D．recorded 23．A．recognized B．acquired C．simplified D．labeled 24．A．puzzle about B．inquire about C．complain about D．joke about 25．A．newly-furnished B．neatly-arranged C．fully-occupiedD．well-designed26．A．annoyance B．company C．responsibility D．absence 27．A．deadly B．slightly C．moderately D．gradually 28．A．breathing B．murmuring C．warning D．sobbing 29．A．forgiveness B．anxiety C．understanding.D．comfort 30．A．sort out B．come across C．switch off.D．go through 31．A．book B．sock C．clothing D．pencil 32．A．absorbed B．relieved C．overwhelmed D．deserted 33．A．disappointment B．nervousness C．disbelief D．frustration 34．A．knocked B．reached C．swept D．got 35．A．aim B．agreement C．objection D．key四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
福建厦门08-09高二下学期期末考试---英语
福建省厦门市08-09学年高二下学期期末考试（英语）选修8本试卷分A卷和B卷两部分。
A卷1至10页，B卷11至12页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
本试题附有答题卷。
注意事项：1．考生将自己的姓名、班级等信息及所有答案均填写在答题卷上。
2．做听力试题时，请将A卷和B卷上的内容全部做完后，再开始做其它部分的试题。
A卷（共100分）I．听力理解（共12小题；每小题1．5分。
满分18分）听下面4段对话。
每段对话后有3个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话前，你有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第1至第3小题。
1．What color is the car that knocked the girl down?A．Blue．B．Yellow．C．Red．2．What did the man do after the accident?A．Called an ambulance．B．Waited for the policemen．C．Gave first aid．3．What is the woman?A．A teacher．B．A doctor．C．A policewoman．听下面一段对话，回答第4至第6小题。
4．How long has the woman worked in the company?A．Four years．B．Five years．C．Fifteen years．5．What does the woman think of her job in the company?A．Interesting．B．Boring．C．Tiring．6．What’s the woman’s real purpose of talking with the man?A．To ask for a pay raise．B．To change her job．C．To praise her boss．听下面一段对话，回答第7至第9小题。
2008期中考试试卷高二英语（含答案）
2008期中考试试卷⾼⼆英语（含答案）2008学年第⼀学期期中考试试卷⾼⼆英语(考试时间 90分钟，满分100分 )第⼀卷 (共70分 )Ⅰ. Grammar and Vocabulary (21%)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are our choices marked A, B, C, D. chose the one answer that best completes the sentence.1.On second thought, he declined _____ invitation of her birthday party this weekend for _____ second time.A. the, theB. the, /C. the, aD. an, the2. –Who _____ it be?-It _____ be Mr. Smith. He has gone to Boston.A. can; mustn’tB. must; can’tC. must; mustn’tD. can; can’t3. ___ with video tape recorders, color TV sets _____ better.A. Compared…sellB. To compare…will sellC. Comparing…is sellingD. Being compared…sell4. I would like you ______ me _____ the homework given this morning.A. to help; to doingB. to help; doC. help; to doD. can help; with5. Jane, speak loud enough in class so as to make yourself _____.A. hearB. be heardC. to be heardD. heard6. Have you been to Hangzhou, _____ West Lake is the most beautiful in out country?A. whoseB. whichC. thatD. where7. Twenty people were injured in the road accident, and _____ children.A. many of them wereB. many of which wereC. many of whom wereD. many whom were8. _____ is known to all that Shanghai is the largest city in china.A. AsB. WhichC. WhatD. It9. He insisted that he _____ the money and _____ at once.A. shouldn’t steal,B. not steal, should set freeC. didn’t steal, be set freeD. hadn’t stolen, set free10. He rose from the table and, advancing to the master, _____said, “Please sir ,I want some more. ”A．bowl in hand B. a bowl in his handC. with bowl in his handD. with bowl in the hand11. Don’t make fun of the _____child.A. frightenedB. frighteningC. being frightenedD. being frightening12. I’ll call you _____I come back.A. the instant whenB. the instantC. the instant thatD. the instant at which13. The green vegetable _____ rich Vitamins, _____ Vitamins C?A. contain; includeB. containing; includeC. contains; includingD. contain; included14. How many player _____ a basketball team?A. compose ofB. make up ofC. make upD. consist of15. _____ in time, the medicine will be quite effective.A. TakeB. TakingC. To takeD. Taken16. You can learn the knowledge about it in many ways _____ from books.A. more thanB. rather thanC. less thanD. other than17. _____ the bad weather we enjoyed our holiday.A. In spite ofB. Despite ofC. In spiteD. In despite18. I think this book is _____.A. worthy readingB. worthy to be readC. worth being readD. worth read19. In order not to be found, he pretended _____ his wife when they met.A. not to knowB. to not knowC. not knowingD. not to have known20. You never said they could provide accommodation for us, _____?A. did youB. didn’t youC. could theyD. couldn’t they21. It was said _____ was all _____ she had said.A. that that…thatB. that what…whatC. what what…whatD. what that…thatSection B (9%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.There are many occasions when gifts are important. People are __22__ to celebrating the big days with pleasant gifts. But the __23__ doesn’t always go as smoothly as people have imagined. Sometimes we need special wisdom to handle those awkward moments.What will you react if you get a gift that is much nicer than the one you gave? At this time, the best way is just to tell the person how grateful you are, and then write a(n) __24__ note to show how much you have __25__ the generous gift. Don’t a bottle of Cola syrup. He wanted to take it right away. So he asked the clerk to apologize or mention that your gift wasn’t as nice. It’s nota competition and you at least did put__26__ into the one you gave.What’s worse? You open a gift in front of the giver but you hate the gift.Of course, you shouldn’t let the giver read your __27__feelings. Quickly find one thing you do like about the gift and say, “I love the pattern! Thanks. ”In this way you’re being genuine and still making the person feel good-since it was a kind __28__.But have you met with the situation when you haven’t prepared a gift for someone who gives you one. At this point you may feel__29__but in fact you didn’t do anything wrong. Don’t apologize and make it a big__30__. Just give the person a hug and say, “Thanks.”Ⅱ. Reading Comprehension.(40%)Section A (10%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Worms bring light and laughter to the darkness down belowTo most people, the habits of a worm living in darkness underground are anything but interesting and colorful. But a quick look at “Diary of a Worm” might change your __31__.Using her __32__, Doreen Cronin (the human author of the book) has turned the earthworms in her backyard into a typical middle-class American __33__. The worms don’t __34__ have names, but careers and even familiar personalities as well. The __35__ is kept by a teenage boy who wears a red baseball cap. His sister loves to look into the mirror, his father, a man in glasses, is supportive and caring, and his funny mother even leaves __36__ in her son’s lunch box.The family of worms live in a warm __37__ with photos on the wall, books to read and comfortable beds to sleep in. school is demanding but also offers __38__ things like a nice mushroom-shaped café.This boy worm has problems, __39__. Homework, careless human feet and dangerous spades are all on his mind. But then he is never __40__ for bringing mud into the house!31. A. life B. way C. mind D. decision32. A. skill B. imagination C. experience D. energy33. A. style B. family C. movie D. scene34. A. always B. hardly C. even D. just35. A. book B. diary C. story D. home36. A. food B. soup C. notes D. jokes37. A. tunnel B. roof C. channel D. garage38. A. interesting B. difficult C. different D. necessary39. A. too B. instead C. otherwise D. though40. A. allowed B. excused C. blamed D. botheredSection B (30%)Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several question or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Chinese basketball players have never been so close to the NBA before but questions remain about how they will adjust to life in the NBA if they go.Wang Zhizhi, the 2.16-metre center for the Bayi Rockets who was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks two years ago, has finally received permission from authorities to travel to Dallas to play for the rest of the NBA season after he finishes playing in the Chinese Basketball Association’s finals on March 25th.If he has no problems with his visa(签证),Wang will be the NBA’s first Asian player.Wang was chosen by the Mavericks in the second round of the 1999 draft but the Rockets, and army-run club, refused to let him go. After negotiations（谈判）between the Rockets and NBA representatives（代表）,the decision was made to allow Wang the chance to try his hand at American basketball, but only for a period of short time. He has to be back to play in the Ninth National Games in November in Guangzhou.Another center who has attracted attention from the NBA is Yao Ming, the 2.25-meter star who has led to the Shanghai Sharks into the finals fight with the Rockets this year. The 20-year-old’s NBA dreams might be harder to realize. Yao is the center of the Sharks and the club’s manager Bei Genyuan has said that he would allow Yao to go only at a proper time, for a proper team and under proper conditions.Yao hasn’t been chosen yet and it is unlikely that he will be any time soon. People in the Shark’s front office earlier told members of the press that “it is not proper for Yao to attend the draft this year” because he has to represent Shanghai in the Ninth National Games.Even if Wang and Yao make it to the promised land of basketball at last, analysts on both sides of the Pacific have said the NBA road will be a long one for both of them. Besides needing to work on their upper body strength, Wang and Yao will also have to adapt（适应）to the speed, techniques and above all, culture of the NBA.41.Yao Ming has attracted attention from NBA because .A. he is 2.25 meter s’ tall,who is the tallest basketball player in ChinaB. he is the center of the Shanghai Sharks and has led Sharks into the finalfight with the RocketsC. he is regarded as the best basketball player in ChinaD. he is thought highly of in the international world42. Yao Ming can play for NBA if .A. there is no problem with his visaB.NBA agrees to supply favorable conditions for himC. time and conditions are properD.NBA can pay a large sum of money for Sharks43. The underlined phrase “try his hand” in the passage probablymeans .A.初试⾝⼿B.碰碰运⽓C.成为⼀员D.为其效劳44. NBA chose Wang Zhizhi so that .A. it can show NBA need talentsB. Wang Zhizhi can have a bright futureC. its whole level will be improvedD. it can make Wang Zhizhi world-famous45. When Wang Zhizhi plays in NBA, he will have to adapt to many things of NBAexcept .A. rules of basketballB. the speedC. cultureD. techniques(B)Do dogs understand us?Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(⿊猩猩).In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. In four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldn't see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before. The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had workedout the answer by process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the new names, which is even more impressive.Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.It's hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they can't talk back. Still, it wouldn't hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!46. From paragraph 2 we know that __ .A. animals are as clever as human beingsB. dogs are smarter than parrots and chimpanzeesC. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skillsD. dogs have similar 'learning abilities as 3-year-old children47. Both experiments show that .A. Rico is smart enough to get all commands rightB. Rico can recognize different things including toysC. Rico has developed the ability of learning mathematicsD. Rico won't forget the names of objects once recognizing them48. Which of the following statements is true?A. The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collie's mentalabilities.B. Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training.C. The border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects.D. Rico is born to understand its owner's commands.49. What does the writer want to tell us?A. To train your dog.B. To talk to your dog.C. To be friendly to your dog.D. To be careful with your dog.(C)Never go into a supermarket hungry! This is a good piece of advice. If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, you’ll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isn’t enough for consumers these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the store. First, you check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need these things. In other words, don’t buy anything just because it’s cheaper than usual! “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” on the front of a package influence you. Instead, read the list of ingredients (contents) on the back. Third, compare prices: that is, you should examine the prices of both different brands and different sizes of the same brand.Another suggestion for consumers is to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands. Ordinary items in supermarkets come in plain packages. These products are cheaper because producers don’t spend much money on packing or advertising. The quality, however, is usually as good as the quality of well-known name brands. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount clothing stores can help you save a lot of money. Although these stores aren’t very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brands that you find in high-priced department stores.Wise consumers read magazine ads and watch TV commercials, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology behind the ads. In other words, well-informed consumers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these questions, consumers can make a wise choice.50. All the following statements are true about the phrase “ordinary items”in Paragraph 2 except ____.A. ordinary items never say “New and Improved” or “All Natural”B. ordinary products are usually cheaper than famous brandsC. producers spend less money on packaging of ordinary itemsD. the quality of ordinary items is usually as good as that of famous brands51. What does the writer think about ads?A. They are believable.B. They are attractive.C. They are full of misinformation.D. They are helpful to consumers.52. One of the author’s suggestions to consumers is ____.A. to make use of adsB. not to buy items with words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”C. to buy high quality items such as famous brands after lunchD. to buy any ordinary items instead of famous brands(D)The Peales were a famous family of American artists. Charles Willson Peale is best remembered for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution. He painted portraits of Franklin and Jefferson and over a dozen of George Washington. His life-size portrait of his sons Raphaelle and Titian was so realistic that George Washington reportedly once tipped his hat to the figures in the picture.Charles Willson Peale gave up painting in his middle age and devoted his life to the Peale museum, which he founded in Philadelphia. Th e world’s first popular museum of art and natural science mainly covered paintings by Peale and his family as well as displays of animals in their natural settings. Peale found the animals himself and found a method to make the exhibits more lifelike. The museum’s most popular display was the skeleton (骷髅) of a huge, extinct elephant, which Peale unearthed on a New York farm in 1801.Three of Peale’s seventeen children were also famous artists. Paphaelle Peale often painted still lives of flowers, fruit, and cheese. His brother Rembrandt studied under his father and painted portraits of many noted people, including one of George Washington. Another brother, Rubens Peale, painted mostly landscapes and portraits.James Peale, the brother of Charles Willson Peale, specialized in miniatures (⼩画像). His daughter Sarah Miriam Peale was probably the first professional female portrait painter in America.53. The underlined word “unearthed” is closest in meaning to“ ______”.A. showedB. dug upC. inventedD. looked over54. Which of the following is NOT the child of Charles Willson Peale?A. Titian Peale.B. Rubens Peale.C. Raphaelle Peale.D. Sarah Miriam Peale.55. The author’s attitude toward the Peales is in general _______.A. puzzledB. excitedC. admiringD. disappointed第⼆卷 (共30分 )Ⅰ. VerbsDirections: fill the blanks with the verbs in their proper forms.1. ________ (establish) in 1903, that university enjoys high reputation both at home and abroad.2. With the problems ________, I’m at ease. (settle)3. One third population in China ________ (live) near the seaside.4. He rushed back home, only ________ (find) the house broken into.5. Chance ________ (miss) will never return.6. The chairman paused, ________ (allow) the interpreter to translate.7. The summer of 2001 ________ (see) Australians win the Cycling Tour De France.8. Look! The new bridge ________ (build) over there will be completed soon.9. The more you practice, the greater progress you ________ (make).10. The doctor did all he could ________ (save) the injured child.Ⅱ. Translation (20%)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1.少年⼉童不应该被剥夺玩耍的时间。
福建厦门双十中学高三英语阶段测试试题
福建厦门双十中学2008届高三英语阶段测试试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一卷（选择题，共115分）第一部分：听力(共20小题, 每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节(共5小题,每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does this conversation most probably take place?A．In a kitchen. B．In a dining-room. C．In a sitting-room.2．When will the man go to the cinema?A．On Saturday morning. B．On Saturday afternoon. C．On Saturday evening. 3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Patience. B．Interests. C．Challenge.4．Who is the man?A．A driver. B．A lawyer. C．A policeman.5．Why does the man’s suit look strange?A．The color is too dark.B．He’s wearing it in the office.C．The jacket and trousers don’t match.第二节(共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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福建省厦门市双十中学2008年高二下学期期中考英语试卷第一卷（三部分，共102分）第一部分听力（共三节，满分25 分）第一节（共5 小题；每小题1 分，满分 5 分）听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. At the restaurant.B. At the station.C. At a drugstore.2. What does the woman think?A. There are more women nurses than men.B. There are more women doctors than men.C. There are no women doctors in the hospital.3. How much money does the woman need?A. Five pounds.B. Eight pounds.C. Ten pounds.4. What does the woman mean?A. She is going to the shopping center.B. She can’t go with the man.C. She will work with the man tonight.5. Which of the following can best describe the man?A. The man is giving advice.B. The man is expressing indecision.C. The man is making plans.第二节：（共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分）听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段材料，回答第6-7题：6. What made the man worried?A. Losing his car.B. The wheels of his car being gone.C. His car being stolen.7. How did that happen?A. He left his car outside.B. Someone had broken into his garage.C. He forgot to lock his garage.听下面一段材料，回答第8-10题：8. Where are the two speakers?A. At the woman’s home.B. In a restaurant.C. In a hospital.9. What is the man allowed to eat according to the doctor?A. Fruit and certain meat.B. Vegetable salad.C. Both A and B.10. How long will the man probably be on a diet?A. 40 days.B. A year.C. Six months.听下面一段材料，回答第11-13题：11. When does the woman get to school?A. At 8:15.B. At 9:00.C. At 8:30.12. How long does it take the woman to get home from school?A. One hour.B. 45 minutes.C. Half an hour.13. When do they not have lessons?A. On Friday afternoon.B. On Wednesday afternoon.C. On Monday afternoon.听下面一段材料，回答第14-16题：14. Where can the man get money?A. From the Dunnes Stores.B. From the Allied Irish Bank.C. From the Bank of Ireland.15. Which of the following statements is true?A. The Bank of Ireland is near the Dunnes Stores.B. It is about ten minutes’ walk from the place where they ar e standing to the bank.C. The man isn’t familiar with the area.16. What will the woman do at the end of the conversation?A. She will help the man to get money from the bank.B. She will draw a map for the man.C. She will show him the way to the bank.听下面一段材料，回答第17-20题：17. Why does the writer think our world is becoming much smaller?A. Because people are using modern traffic and modern communication means.B. Because the earth is being polluted day and night.C. Because the earth is blown away by the wind every year.18. Pollution comes in many ways. We can even hear it. What does ―it ― mean here?A. Water pollution.B. Noise pollution.C. Air pollution.19. Why is air pollution the most serious kind of pollution?A. Because it makes us angry more easily.B. Because it makes our rivers and lakes dirty.C. Because it is bad for all living thins in the world.20. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Many countries are making rules to fight against pollution.B. The pollution of the earth doesn’t grow as fast as the world population does.C. Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago.第三节听取信息题：听下面一段材料。
请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入空格中。
录音读两遍，你将有90秒钟的作答时间。
Countries Regulations21.___________ A first aid kit is compulsory(强制的). Driving licenses will be confiscated(没收) for an alcohol offence.France 22.__________ are compulsory outside built-up areas.Holland Children 23.________ must sit in the back.24._________ A red warning triangle is compulsory. Parking facing the oncoming traffic is25.__________第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分1. —Hello, Jane. I come to say goodbye to you. I’ll start a new job in another company.—_______.A. Oh, no problemB. Oh, enjoy yourselfC. Oh, all the bestD. Oh, have a happy day2. Gradually, you will realize that the things that matter are ______ that can’t be bought with money.A. theseB. thoseC. onesD. some3. His angry look suggested that what I said just now _____ him.A. annoyingB. annoyedC. amusingD. amused4. It is widely accepted that _______ beautiful is always _______ joy to everyone.A. a; aB. 不填; theC. the; 不填D. the; a5. Is this the reason _____ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?A. he explainedB. what he explainedC. how he explainedD. why he explained6. The Town Hall ____ in the 1800’s was the mo st distinguished building at that time.A. to be completedB. having been completedC. completedD. being completed7. They could only read such stories had been rewritten in simple English ．A．that B．which C．as D．what8. The general at last got a chance to visit the village _____ he used to fight, _____ he had been dreaming of for years.A. that/whichB. where/thatC. in which/whatD. where/which9. --- What did you hear last night?--- I seemed ____ someone knock at the door.A. to be heardB. to have heardC. to be hearingD. having heard10. What worried the child most was ____ to visit his mother in the hospital.A. his not allowingB. his not being allowedC. his being not allowedD. having not allowed11. The criminal, as well as some ______ people, was arrested by the police yesterday.A. relevantB. skilledC. releasedD. lucky12. I was about to go to bed _____ one of my old classmates made a call to me.A. whenB. asC. whileD. that13. We walked for two and a half hours to get there---first up a mountain to a ridge _________ we had fantastic views and then down a steep slope to the valley below.A. whichB. from whichC. whereD. from where14. Mary joined the local drama club but didn’t seem to ________, so she left.A. fit inB. fit outC. fit up C. fit off15. ____ the tower building, where you can see the whole city.A. Standing on the top ofB. If you climb toC. When you reach the top ofD. Get to the top of第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）20 years ago, I drove a cab for a living. One time I arrived in the middle of the night for a ____1___ up at a building that was dark ____2___ a single light in a ground floor window. After along pause, a small woman in her 80’s stood before me.―Would you carry my bag out to the car?‖ she said. I took her small suitcase to the cab, and t hen returned to ____3_____ the woman. She kept thanking me for my kindness. ―It’s nothing.‖ I told her. ―I just try to treat my passengers the _____4_____ I would want my mother treated.‖“Riverside Street, please. But could you drive through downtown?‖“I t’s not the shortest way,‖ I answered quickly.“Oh, I don’t mind,‖ She said. ― I’m in no _____5__. I am on my way to a hospice.‖ I looked in the back view mirror. Her eyes were full of ___6______. ― I don’t have any family ___7____.‖ She continued. ―The __8_______ says I don’t have very long.‖ While we were driving through the city, she showed me the building where she had once worked. Sometimes she asked me to slow in front of a particular building or corner and would ____9___into the darkness, saying ____10___. Not until the first ray of the sun ___11____up the sky did we get to the address she had given me. “How much do I ___12___you?’ she asked.“Nothing‖ I said. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She ___13_____ onto me tightly, saying ―You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.‖ Then she walked into the hospice. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the ____14___ of a life. I don’t pick up any more passengers for the rest of the day. I drove _____15_____, lost in thought. ____16_____ I had refused to take the run? On a quick ___17______, I don’t think I have done anything more __18___ in my life. We are conditioned to think that our lives ____19_____ on great moments. But great moments often catch us ____20___ ----beautifully hidden in what others may consider a small one.1. A. visit B. pick C. business D. appointment2. A. except for B. but for C far from D. instead of3. A. take B. bring C. accompany D. assist4. A. attitude B. manner C. way D. means5. A. trouble B. hurry C. time D. danger6. A. puzzlement B. excitement C. eagerness D. sadness7. A. gone B. stayed C. left D. remained8. A. lawyer B. doctor C. neighbor D. relative9. A. stare B. wander C. disappeared D. step10. A. much B. nothing C. anything D. none11. A came B. appeared C. showed D. lit12. A. charge B. owe C. give D. cost13. A. kept B. held C. caught D. seized14. A. beginning B. symbol C. sign D. closing15. A. aimlessly B. deliberately C. intentionally D. carefully16. A. How come B. So what C. What if D. How about17. A. review B. pause C. rest D. memory18. A. troublesome B. important C. enthusiastic D. worthless19. A. depend B. rely C. look D. center20. A. sudden B. unaware C. conscious D. expected第三部分阅读理解（共21小题；每小题2分，满分42分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并AThe HouseThomas Jefferson called Monticello his “essay in architecture.”The author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States studied the buildings of ancient Rome and began building his house in 1768 atop（在上面）the “Little Mountain”where he had played as a boy. However, after returning from France in 1789 with new ideas about architecture, he completely redesigned the house. As a result, Monticello is the remarkable integration of Jefferson’s love of classical architecture and passi on for modern innovation. Today, the architectural masterpiece is the only house in the United States on the United Nations’prestigious（著名的）World Heritage List of international treasures.DIRECTIONSMonticello is located on Route 53, approximately two miles southeast of Charlottesville near the intersection of Route 20 South and I-64. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March through October, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the rest of the year. Closed Christmas Day.Monticello is owned and operated by the private, nonprofit Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. For more information and current admission rates, call (434)984-9822 or TDD#(434)984-9822, write Monticello, P.O. Box 217, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, or visit Monticello’s web site on the Internet at: .1. Thomas Jefferson was famous for any of the following except ________.A. the writer of the Declaration of IndependenceB. the third president of the United StatesC. his love of classical architecture and passion for modern innovation.D. the designer of the only house in the US on the UN prestigious World Heritage List of international treasures.2. Who owns Monticello now?A. Jefferson’s descendants.B. Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.C. The United States.D. The United Nations.3. When can you visit Monticello in December?A. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ChristmasB. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except weekdaysC. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except ChristmasD. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except weekendsBOdiand remembers like it was yesterday working in an expensive French restaurant in Denver. The ice cream he was serving fell onto the white dress of a rich and important woman.. Thirty years have passed, but Odiand can' t get the memory out of his mind, nor the woman' skind reaction. She was shocked, regained calmness and, in a kind voice, told the young Odiand, ―It' s OK. It wasn' t your fault. " When she left the restaurant, she also left th e future Fortune 500 CEO with a life lesson: You can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she treats the waiter. Watch out for anyone who pulls out the power card to say something like, " I could buy this place and fire you," or "I know the owner and I could have you fired. " Those who say such things have shown more about their character than about their wealth and power.The CEO who came up with it, or at least first wrote it down, is Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson. He wrote a best-selling book called Swanson' s Unwritten Rules of Management."A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person," Swan-son says. " I will never offer a job to the person who is sweet to the boss but turns rude to someone cleaning the tables. "4. What happened after Odiand dropped the ice cream onto the woman' s dress?A. He was fired.B. He was blamed.C. The woman comforted him.D. The woman left the restaurant at once.5. Odiand learned one of his life lessons from ______.A. his experience as a waiterB. the advice given by the CEOsC. an article in FortuneD. an interesting best-selling book6. According to the text, most CEOs have the same opinion about _______.A. Fortune 500 companiesB. the Management RulesC. Swanson' s bookD. the Waiter Rule7. From the text we can learn that _______.A. one should be nicer to important peopleB. CEOs often show their power before othersC. one should respect others no matter who they areD. CEOs often have meals in expensive restaurantscThere are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend (hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was found in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing (批评) and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation (模仿). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and noone treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact (接触) with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.8. People who are unhappy____________________.A. always consider things differently from others.B. usually misunderstand what others think or sayC. usually are affected by the results of certain thingsD. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things.9. The phrase ―sour the pleasure of society‖ most nearly means ―________‖.A. make others unhappyB. tend to scold others openlyC. enjoy the pleasure of lifeD. have a good taste with social life10. We can conclude from the passage that_______________.A. we should pity all such unhappy peopleB. people can get rid of the habit of unhappinessC. such unhappy people are dangerous to social lifeD. unhappy people can not understand happy persons.11. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should___________________.A. prevent any communication with themB. show no respect and politeness to themC. persuade them to recognize the bad effectsD. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakesDAgainst the supposition that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia warm the climate, scientists have discovered that cooling may occur in areas where burnt trees allow more snow to mirror more sunlight into space.This finding suggests that taking steps to prevent northern forest fires to limit the release of greenhouse gases may warm the climate in northern regions. Usually large fires destroyed forests in these areas over the past decade. Scientists predict that with climate warming, fires may occur more frequently over the next several centuries as a result of a longer fire season. Sunlight taken in by the earth tends to cause warming, while heat mirrored back into space tends to cause cooling.This is the first study to analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climate. Earlier studies by other scientists have suggested that fire in northern regions speed up climate warming because greenhouse gases from burning trees and plants are released into the atmosphere and thus trap heat.Scientists found that right after the fire, large amounts of greenhouse gases entered the atmosphere and caused warming. Ozone（臭氧）levels increased, and ash from the fire fell on far-off sea ice, darkening the surface and causing more radiation from the sun to be taken in. The following spring, however, the land within the area of the fire was brighter than before the fire, because fewer trees covered the ground. Snow on the ground mirrored more sunlight back into space, leading to cooling.―We need to find out all possible ways to reduce the growth of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.‖ Scientists tracked the change in th e amount of radiation entering and leaving the climate system as a result of the fire, and found a measurement closely related to the global air temperature. Typically, fire in northern regions occurs in the same area every 80 to 150 years. Scientists, however, found that when fire occurs more frequently, more radiation is lost from the earth and cooling results. Specifically, they determined when fire returns 20 years earlier than predicted, 0.5 watts per square meter of area burned are soaked up by the earth from greenhouse gases, but 0.9 watts per square meter will be sent back into space. The net effect is cooling. Watts are used to measure the rate at which energy is gained or lost from the earth.12. According to the new findings, taking steps to prevent northern forest fires may __________.A. result in a warming climateB. cause the forest fires to occur more frequentlyC. lead to a longer fire seasonD. protect the forests and the environment there13. The following are all the immediate effects after a forest fire EXCEPT __________.A. large amounts of greenhouse gases enter the atmosphereB. the levels of ozone which is a type of oxygen increaseC. snow on the ground mirrors more sunlight back into spaceD. ashes from the fire fall on the ice surface and take in more radiation from the sun14. Earlier studies about northern forest fires __________.A. analyze all aspects of how northern fires influence climateB. indicate that forest fires will pollute the atmosphereC. suggest that people should take measures to protect environmentD. suggest that the fires will speed up climate warming15.The underlined phrase ―soak up‖ in the last paragraph most probably means __________.A. releasedB. absorbedC. createdD. distributed16. From the passage we can draw a conclusion that forest fires in Alaska, Canada and Siberia may __________.A. warm the climate as the supposition goesB. allow more snow to reflect more sunlight into space and thus cool the climateC. destroy large areas of forests and pollute the far-off sea iceD. help to gain more energy rather than release more energyE阅读下面文章，从A---F选出每段落的标题，其中一项为多余。