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白银市会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案
2013-2014学年度第二学期高二英语试题第I卷第一部分:阅读理解(共两节80分)第一节短文阅读(共40分)AIt’s Pigs’ HometownThe story happened during the Second World War. An old man lived in a small town of Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after another and they all died in the fights. The old man was very sad. He didn’t have enough food and was often hungry. And nobody helped him and he didn’t know how to go on living.It was a very cold winter night. The old man couldn’t go to sleep. He had been hungry for two days and it was so cold in his room that ice could be seen. He had to get up and began to run in the room until he lay down on the floor. The next morning he had to beg from door to door. He had been to a lot of cities and knew a lot.Once he came to a village, but the villagers were all poor and couldn’t give him anything. He was too hungry to go to another village. He thought hard and found a way. He came to a police station and called out, “Hitler is a foolish pig!”Out came an old policeman at once. He took the old man into a room, gave him some bread and a cup of tea. Then he said, “Don’t say so in our village, sir!”“I’m sorry, sir,” said the old man. “I don’t know it’s Hitler’s home town.” “No, no, sir,” the policeman said in a hurry. “It’s pigs’ hometown!”1. The old man’s sons joined the army because _______.A. they were all strongB. they loved their countryC. they wanted to be fullD. they had to do so2. The old man was sad because _______.A. his three sons had to join the armyB. he lived in the small town aloneC. his three sons lost their lives during the warD. he had neither food nor clothes3. The villagers didn’t give the old man any food because _______.A. they weren’t kind-heartedB. they were also hungryC. his sons were in the armyD. they hated him4. Which of the following is true?A. The old policeman hated Hitler, too.B. The old policeman would send the old man into prison.C. The old policeman thought Hitler was better than pigs.D. The old man found a friend at the police station.BThere have been great changes in the lives of women. During the twentieth century ther e was an unusual shortening of the time of a woman’s life spent in caring for children. A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century would probably have beenin her middle twenties, and would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which custom, chance and health made it unusual for her to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman’s youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty-five and is likely to take paid work until retirement at sixty. Even while she has the care of children, her work is lightened by household appliances(家用电器) and convenience foods.This important change in women’s way of life has only recently begun to have its full effect on women’s economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity and most of them took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school-leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards, return to full or part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with both husband and wife accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfaction of family life, and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money and running the home, according to the abilities and interest of each them.5. According to the passage, around the year 1890 most women married ________.A. as soon as possible after they were fifteenB. in their early fiftiesC. at about twenty-fiveD. at any age from fifteen to forty-five6. We are told that in an average family about 1890 _______.A. many children died before they were fiveB. the youngest child would be fifteenC. four or five children died when they were five.D. seven of eight children lived to be more than five7. When she was over fifty, the late 19th century mother _______.A. would expect to work until she diedB. was usually expected to take up paid employmentC. was unlikely to find a job like the mother nowadaysD. would be healthy enough to take up paid employment8. Many girls, the passage says, are now likely to _______.A. marry so that they can get a jobB. leave school as soon as they canC. continue working until they are going to have a babyD. give up their jobs for good after they are marriedCIf you do not use your arm or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way. When someonesays that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice by using it. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough chance to become strong. If a friend says that his arms and legs are weak, we know that it is his own fault. But if he tells us that he has a poor memory, many of us think that his parents are to blame, and few of us know that it is just his own fault. Have you ever found that some people can’t read or write but usually they have better memories? This is because they cannot read or write and they have to remember things; they cannot write down in a little notebook. They have to remember days, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. So if you want to have a good memory, learn from the people: Practice remembering.9. The main reason for one’s poor memory is that _______.A. his father or mother may have a poor memoryB. He does not use his name or legs for some timeC. he can’t read or writeD. his memory is not often used10. If you do not use your arms or legs for some time _______.A. you can’t use them any moreB. they will become strongerC. they will become neither stronger nor weakerD. they become weak and won’t become strong until yo u use them again.11. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Don’t learn how to read and write if you want to have a better memory.B. Your memory, like your arms or legs, becomes weak if you don’t give it enough chance for practice.C. Your memory works in the same way as your arms or legs.D. A good memory comes from more practice.12. Some people can’t read or write, but they usually have better memories, because _______.A. they have save much troubleB. they have to use their memories all the timeC. they have saved much time to remember thingsD. they can’t write everything in a little notebookDThe world’s earliest known fish hooks (钩) show that humans fished in the open sea for much longer than previously thought. Past studies have shown that early humans were able to cross the open ocean as far back as 50,000 years ago, but evidence that they could fish while in the open sea dated back only to 12,000 years ago.“In most areas of the world, evidence for our early ancestors’coastal exploitation (开发) was drowned by rising sea level,”said researcher Sue O’Connor.Now O’Connor and her colleagues have found evidence of prehistoric fishing tools and the remains of large fish such as tuna (金枪鱼) at a cave shelter knownas Jerimalai, located in the Southeast Asian island nation of East Timor. Their discovery uncovered fishing hooks made from bone that dated back to about 42,000 years ago.“It’s possible that people caught the tuna in the deep channel that lies off the coast of the Jerimalai shelter,” O’Connor said.The site, first uncovered in 2005, also included bone points, shell beads, the remains of fish, turtles, bats and birds, and nearly 10,000 stone tools. The island of Timor has very few land animals overall and only small birds call the island home, perhaps explaining why the ancient people here went fishing. About half the fish remains at the site came from fish such as tuna. Catching such fast-moving fish requires much planning and complex technology, suggesting that early humans developed these skills earlier than previously thought.Some other scientists might say that most of the fish bones seen are from young fish, and thus might have been caught more easily off the coast as opposed to in open waters. While this may be the case, it’s st ill not easy to catch tuna — it requires nets set in deep water.13. According to Sue O’Connor, evidence for our early ancestors’ coastal exploitation _____.A. indicated tuna was a common dish for our early ancestorsB. showed the trend of sea movementC. was difficult to findD. was buried in cave shelters14. Sue O’Connor’s study advanced the date of humans’ fishing in the open sea by _____.A. 50,000 yearsB. 42,000 yearsC. 12,000 yearsD. 30,000 years15. Why did the ancient people on the island of Timor go fishing according to the text?A. The island was too small for the large population.B. It was very easy to catch fish around the island.C. People there loved eating fish.D. There were few animals on land for food.16. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Some scientists have studied the same case much earlier than Sue O’Connor.B. Some scientists doubted Sue O’Connor’s study.C. It was not easy for Sue O’Connor to carry out the study.D. The result of Su e O’Connor’s study needed to be tested in deep water.EEvery student can learn rope jumping. You can jump alone or with your classmate. You can also help turn a long rope for many others to jump over, one at a time. If you jump alone, you will need a short rope and it will be just enough for your height. Try ropes of different lengths until you find a right one for your size.A rope should be turned slowly. It must also he turned high enough to let youjump freely and safely. Turning the rope freely and safely needs careful timing. In rope jumping, timing means turning the rope slowly enough for you to jump over at the right time without its striking your feet.When you jump rope, your heart beats faster and your face has a healthy color. But if you jump too many times at first, you will get tired. You must learn when to stop for a rest before you jump again. If you practice, you can increase the number of times without resting.17. This passage is about _______.A. a ropeB. a gameC. rope jumpersD. careful timing18. How many people can join in rope jumping?A. One alone.B. Two.C. One or more.D. Two or more.19. The word “one” in the last sentence of the first paragraph means _______.A. manB. sizeC. thingD. rope20. Which of the following is true?A. A rope must be turned as slowly as possible.B. A rope must be turned as high as possible.C. People can do rope jumping without resting.D. Careful timing is needed to turn a rope.第二节补全短文(共10分)Choosing a primary schoolChoosing where your child will go to their first school is a big decision and we will help you run through the education options.When to apply?21 The cutoff point is September 1. If your child was born on August 31 they will start Year One a few days after their fifth birthday. They will be the youngest in the year.Where are the schools?Your first step is to find the schools in your area which your child has the right to attend. If your child doesn’t have access to your preferred state primary school, there may be other schools that will accept them. 2223A good place to start is the school’s latest report. You will learn about the scho ol’s class sizes, areas of success and failure, and so on. If a school is judged unsatisfactory in an area you regard as important, alarm bells should ring. Checking out schools in personMany schools allow you to speak to the head teacher to arrange a visit. Look around carefully. See how busy the children are in their work and how happy and polite they are. 24Going privateIf there are no state primary schools in your area that satisfy you, then you may consider a private school. 25 By doing so, you’ll get the best value for your money.A. Children are required to be in full-time education after their fifth birthday.B. Assessing the schoolsC. If you are refused, you have the right to appeal.D. Check out computer sites, the gym and outdoor play areas.E. For example, religious schools have a preference for churchgoers.F. You will need to get even more involved in the selection process.G. How to apply第三节完形填空(共30分)A little boy wanted to meet God. He thought it was a long trip to where God lived,26 he packed his suitcase with lots of food and drinks and he started his 27.When he had gone about three blocks, he 28 an elderly man. The boy sat down next to him and 29 his suitcase. He was about to take a drink when he noticed that the man looked 30 , so he offered him a drink.The man 31 it and smiled at the boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he 32 him another one.The man 33 smiled at him. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.As it grew dark, the boy 34 it was time to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he 35, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man 36 him his biggest smile ever.When the boy 37 home a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of 38 on his face. She asked him what made him so happy.He replied, “I had lunch with God, and God’s got the most beautiful 39 I’ve ever seen!”Meanwhile, the elderly man returned to his home. His son was 40 by the look of joy on his face and asked him the 41 question as the little boy’s mother. The elderly man replied, “I ate and drank in the park with God.” However, he 42, before his son responded, “You know, he’s much 43 than I expected.”Too often we underestimate the 44 of a touch, a smile, a kind word, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. We should treat the people we meet 45; they come into our lives for a reason. Embrace all equally!26. A. if B. or C. but D. so27. A. work B. study C. exploration D. journey28. A. learned from B. picked up C. came across D. took away29. A. hid B. examined C. opened D. ignored30. A. worried B. anxious C. tired D. thirsty31. A. refused B. avoided C. accepted D. received32. A. lent B. bought C. offered D. made33. A. still B. again C. only D. just34. A. imagined B. realized C. announced D. pretended35. A. played around B. turned around C. sat around D. got around36. A. begged B. promised C. supplied D. gave37. A. returned B. called C. missed D. left38. A. horror B. confidence C. disappointment D. joy39. A. smile B. food C. face D. drink40. A. sad B. nervous C. amazed D. excited41. A. unusual B. strange C. unique D. same42. A. replied B. reminded C. added D. thought43. A. braver B. younger C. shorter D. cleverer44. A. quality B. power C. favour D. difficulty45. A. kindly B. proudly C. calmly D. differently第 II 卷第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分25分)第一节语法填空(共15分)Nowadays, almost everyone 1.__________（realize）that smoking is 2._________（harm）to people’s health. Sometimes it 3.__________ causes fire.In China, about 38% of the people smoke. Every year, they smoke millions of packets of 4.__________. It’s bad news for the health of nation.It’s known that smoking can cause different kinds of disease. Every year, many people die 5.__________ these illnesses, such as lung and throat cancers. It also costs the government much money to look6.__________ these sick people. Smoking is also harmful to those7._________ don’t smoke,8.__________ （especial）to children and women.In a word, smoking is no good. 9.__________ you want to smoke, just think of those who suffer from diseases10.__________ the fires that destroy people’s lives and properties!第二节单词拼写(共10分)1. In many ways my disability has helped me grow stronger _________ (心理上)and become more independent.2. It will also make the cinema owners happy if more people go as they will make higher _____(利润).3.Claire thought it was ridiculous to be offered ______(同情) by a robot.4. Soon after his ______(离婚) in 1973, Asimov married again but he had no children with his second wife.ing a _______(望远镜) we could see that something was happing.6. I could see he was terrified of being ______(抛弃) by us.7.Thanks for your letter, which took a _______(两星期) to arrive.8.You can use the cards for any special occasion----weddings, births, birthdays, Christmas or ______(周年纪念)，etc.9.Finally he even encouraged me to _______(反驳)the authors I ’d read.10.Peru has three main geographical areas: a narrow coastal belt; the Andes Mountains running _______ (平行)to the coast; and high, flat plains in the southeast.第三部分:写作(共两节；共45分) 见答题页2013-2014学年度第二学期高二英语试题阅读理解1-5DCBAC 5-10 CCCDD11-15 ABCDD 16-20 BBCDD 21-25 AEBDF完形填空26-30 DDCCD 31-35 CCBBB 36-40 DADAC 41-45 DCBBA语法填空1 has realized 2. harmful 3. even 4. cigarettes 5. of/from6. after7. who8. especially9. If 10. and单词拼写1.psychologically 2.profits 3.sympathy 4.divorce 5. telescope6. abandoned7.fortnight8. anniversaries 9 contradict 10 parallel 短文改错 1frightened → frightening 2 Sit → Sitting 3few前加 a 4 after → before 5去掉out 6 how → what. 7. many → much 8 was → am9 breath → breaths 10 more → less写作:One possible version:You Can HelpAll teachers and students,You might go without a meal when you aren’t hungry, or because you’re too busy to sit down to eat. However, some children seldom have a meal at all, because there isn’t any food.They live a poor life. There is no roof on their tiny home, so the cold winds blow in. They have only a thin piece of blanket to cover themselves. Every night, they must go to sleep hungry and cold.These children need your help. A little money from you can help the Food for Children Fund make sure these children have something to eat every day. Please give generously.Food for Children Fund。
2024学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第二中学高考全国统考预测密卷英语试卷(含解析)
2024学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第二中学高考全国统考预测密卷英语试卷注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．If the traffic so heavy, I could have been back by 6 o’clock.A．hadn’t been B．wasn’tC．couldn’t be D．hasn’t been2．We are to hold the sports meeting next weekend, ________ the air quality becomes better.A．which B．whenC．where D．while3．The boy was waving his stick in the street and it ________ missed the child standing nearby.A．closely B．narrowly C．nearly D．hardly4．Everything was placed exactly ________ he wanted it for the graduation ceremony.A．the place where B．whenC．where D．in which5．Martin Luther King, Jr. put it that peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means _____we arrive at that goal.A．that B．where C．by which D．with which6．____ anyone phone during the board meeting, please tell them I am busy.A．Should B．Will C．May D．Can7．E-shopping, when properly _____ ,can save us a lot of time and energy.A．done B．doing C．to do D．is done8．Everything seemed to be going ________ for the first two days after I arrived in New York.A．vividly B．generally C．frequently D．smoothly9．Creating an atmosphere ______ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.A．where B．whoseC．that D．which10．It is obvious that John is unhappy. _________, it comes as no surprise that she has decided to change her job. A．However B．Otherwise C．Moreover D．Therefore11．Egyptian President decided to ______on Friday afternoon after an 18-day campaign against him, ending histhirty-year rule.A．step down B．break in C．break down D．step in12．______almost one hundred jin, the stone was moved by him alone.A．Weighed B．Weighing C．It weighed D．To weigh13．— How do you find your trip to Sanya during the three-day New Year Holiday ?—________ I can’t speak too highly of it.A．Oh, wonderful indeed! B．It’s awful!C．Don’t mention it．D．You said it.14．Membership of this club is open to those who are its aim.A．in salute to B．in honour ofC．in line with D．in sympathy with15．______ you are supposed to do ______ you don't like a thing is ______ it. Don'tcomplain.A．That; what; change B．When; that; to changeC．What; when; change D．What; that; changing16．It is widely acknowledged in foreign companies that employees should be ________ in terms of innovation capability. A．examined B．evolvedC．evaluated D．encouraged17．-Excuse me, but why am I not allowed to use the gym?-________，but your room price doesn't cover it.A．No hurry B．No wonder C．No offence D．No problem18．______ is important in study is diligence rather than intelligence.A．Which B．WhatC．Who D．When19．The government should develop system to predict when wildfires occur andgive warnings in time.A．previous B．reliable C．reasonable D．responsible20．After making the speech, he went through it in his mind to reflect where he_________ better.A．could do B．would do C．could have done D．would have done第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
13级英语试题
2014-2015下学期高二期末考试英语试题(13级)I. 选择题（本大题共30小题，每小题2分，共60分）从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个可以填入题中空白处的最佳选项。
未选、错选或多选均不得分。
1．I want to know ______ is wrong with you.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. when2. -- Tell us __________ you broke your leg.-- On the playground.A. whereB. whenC. howD. why3. This box is really pretty. But there is no name on it. I’ve forgotten ________ gave this gift to me.A. thatB. whomC. whoD. whose4.Yesterday afternoon Sam didn’t feel well. He said ______ he had a stomachache.A. whatB. whyC. howD. that5. He asked ________ for the pills in the clinic..A. did I pay how muchB. I paid how muchC. how much did I payD. how much I paid6. He asked, “How are you getting along?”→He asked _______.A. how am I getting alongB. how are you getting alongC. how I was getting alongD. how was I getting along7. She asked me if I knew ______.A. whose pen is itB. whose pen it wasC. whose pen it isD. whose pen was it8. -- I’d like to make an appointment ______ the doctor.-- The doctor is free _________ 10:00 this morning.A. for; inB. to; onC. with; atD. and; to9. -- __________ have you felt this way?-- For about one day.A. How longB. How soonC. How oftenD. How much10. Sophie looked pale and kept __________ all the time.A. coughB. to coughC. coughedD. coughing11. Excuse me, but can you ____________ my bag?A. keep eye onB. keep an eye onC. keep an eye inD. keep an eye12. Paul has changed his job three times______ he graduated from the university.A. beforeB. whenC. sinceD. after13. Turn off the light and lock the door________ you leave the room.A. whenB. while D. until D. after14. ______ the teacher shouted “go”, all the students started to run.A. WhileB. OnceC. IfD. Before15. Hello, Myra, we’ll be on holiday next week. What about_________ together?A. to travelB. travelC. travelledD. travelling 16. You can join our computer club. We can introduce more useful websites ____ you.A. onB. forC. toD. with17. ________ technology develops, our future will be more convenient.A. As long asB. UnlessC. BeforeD. As soon as18. We will go to visit the museum if it _________ tomorrow.A. won’t rainB. isn’t rainC. doesn’t rainD. didn’t rain19. The pyramid ________ about five thousand years ago.A. was buildedB. was builtC. buildsD. has been built20. We can't enter the room because its door_________ .A. lockedB. locksC. is lockedD. is locking21. --When _____ this kind of computers______?--Last year.A. did; useB. was; usedC. is; usedD. are; used22. ________cotton（棉花）______ in the southeast of China?A. Is; grownB. Are; grownC. Does; growsD. Do; grow23. --Kate, this is Susan Jones, my old school friend.--Nice to meet you.--_________.A. Nice to see youB. Nice to meet you, tooC. It’s my pleasure to meet youD. Thank you24. -- Thanks for the lovely and delicious food.-- _______.A. No thanksB. Never mindC. All rightD. My pleasure25. -- Good morning! ________-- No thanks, I’m just lookin g around.A. How do you do?B. What can I do for you?C. How are you?D. Would you like to help me?26. English _____________ in Canada.A. speaksB. is speakedC. is spokenD. is speaking27. Most of the bottles were made _________ China. They look very beautiful.A. inB. fromC. ofD. by28. Johnson usually __________ much time playing football.A. paysB. takesC. costsD. spends29. Do you have any flights________ Sydney next Tuesday morning?A. onB. toC. inD. for30. We’ll plant trees tomorrow, but I don’t know _______ Tom will come and join us .A. ifB. whichC. whatD. whereII.阅读理解（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，每篇文章后面有五个小题，请从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
甘肃高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
甘肃高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.As a Fulbright（富布莱特法案基金）scholar at Yale, I wanted very much to get some individual help from some famous professors, but their office-hours were only once a week and there were always students waiting outside. At first, I was too polite to get their help. Then I realized that Chinese politeness does not work in this society. I needed to be aggressive to get what I wanted. I also noticed that Chinese students or Asian students were very polite in class while American students often interrupted the professor, asking questions and dominating the discussion. The Chinese students were not as aggressive as American students.I was impressed by the role of the professor in the class. The professor didn’t act as an authority, giving final conclusions, but as a researcher looking for answers to questions together with the students. One linguistic feature of his interacting with his students was that he used many modal verbs-far more than I did in Beiwai. When answering questions, he usually said: “this is my personal opinion and it could be wrong. It would be a good idea if you could read the book I mentioned the other day.” Or,“ You may find the book I recommended helpful.” Or,“You could be right, but you might find this point of view also interesting.” When making co mments on students’ performances, the professor usually said:” It might have been much clearer if you had taken in some of the ideas we discussed earlier this semester.”In China, authorities are always supposed to give wise decisions and correct directions. Therefore students always expect the professor to give an answer to the question. I still remember how annoyed they were when foreign teachers did not provide such an answer. Their expectations from authorities are much higher than those of American students. Once the Chinese students got the answer, they were sure about it. That is why they make far more certain statement than American students. That is why Chinese students find it difficult to use modal verbs because the function of modal verbs is to provide room for negotiation and different ideas.【1】The American professors use many modal verbs because they want to______.A．argue with their studentsB．be more sure about their answersC．express their ideas more clearlyD．develop their students’ own way of thinking【2】Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s idea?A．Chinese professors can always give correct answer to the question.B．American professors are not responsible since they don’t give students answers.C．American education produces aggressive students.D．Education in China is not helpful in developing students’ creativity.【3】Which of the following methods did the author mainly employ in developing the article?A．Comparison and contrast.B．Cause and effect.C．Giving examples.D．Description.【4】What is the author’s attitude towards education in U.S.?A．Positive B．NegativeC．Neutral D．Unsure2.So long as teachers fail to distinguish between teaching and learning, they will continue to undertake to do for what only children can do for themselves. Teaching children to read is not passing reading on to them. It is certainly not endless hours spent in activities about reading. Douglas insists that "reading cannot be taught directly and schools should stop trying to do the impossible."Teaching and learning are two entirely different processes. They differ in kind and function. The function of teaching is to create the conditions and the climate that will make it possible for children to devise the mostefficient system for teaching themselves to read. Teaching is also a public activity: It can be seen and observed. Learning to read involves all that each individual does not make sense of the world of printed language. Almost all of it is private, for learning is an occupation of the mind, and that process is not open to public scrutiny. If teacher and learner roles are not interchangeable, what then can be done through teaching will aid the childin knowledge. Smith has one principal rule for all teaching instructions. "Make learning to read easy, which means making reading a meaningful, enjoyable and frequent experience for children."When the roles of teacher and learner are seen for what they are, and when both teacher and learner fulfill them appropriately, then much of the pressure and feeling of failure for both is eliminated. Learning to read is made easier when teachers create an environment where children are given the opportunity to solve the problemof learning to read by reading.【1】The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first paragraph is that____.A．it is one of the most difficult school coursesB．students spend endless hours in readingC．reading tasks are assigned with little guidanceD．too much time is spent in teaching of reading【2】The word "scrutiny"（Para.3） most probably means____.A．inquiry B．observationC．control D．suspect【3】The main idea of the passage is that ____.A．teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to readB．teachers should encourage students to read as widely as possibleC．reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD．reading is more complicated than generally believed3.Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbors, even pets, will all help, but the biggest longevity (长寿) seems to come from marriage. The effect was first noticed in 1858 by William Farr, who wrote that widows and widowers (鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than the married people. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect can be seen in all causes of death, w hether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the chances are all against you, marriage can more than compensate you. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Similarly, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the co uple of years following their husband or wife’s death, and caring for your husband or wife with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the chances favor marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complicated, affected by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological mechanisms(生理机制). For example, social contact can promote development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The overall social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says: "People are inter-connected, so their health is inter-connected." 【1】It can be inferred from the context that the "flip side" (Para. 2) refers to _________.A．the disadvantages of being marriedB．the emotional problems arising from marriageC．the responsibility of taking care of one's familyD．the consequence of a broken marriage【2】What does the author say about social networks?A．They have effects similar to those of a marriage.B．They help develop people's community spirit.C．They provide timely support for those in need.D．They help relieve people of their life's burdens.【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．It's important that we develop a social network when young.B．To stay healthy, one should have a proper social network.C．Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span.D．We should share our social networks with each other.二、其他Unless you think you're the smartest, who doesn't want to be smarter? Of course I want to be smarter too. So Itry to find out who's the real smart guy that maybe I can learn from.【1】▲ They probably do social media. Not always, but probably.【2】. They also use this to ensure they can feed their brains with things they otherwise wouldn't have come across.▲【3】 They never bother their head about the problem of "work-life balance" and somehow manage to seem 100% engaged in what they're doing, on all fronts simultaneously(同时)，even though you know they're taking appropriate steps behind the scenes to make sure their lives are well balanced.▲ They know they are the smartest in the room, but they don't spend much time talking about that.【4】 That is, they challenge themselves to make everyone else in the room the smartest person too.▲ They never, ever, under any circumstances, make you look stupid, even though it would be easy to do so.They've learned through bitter experience that the only thing that happens when you make someone look bad is that you look bad yourself.▲ If they are managers, they will make every effort to get people more connected and more popular than them in their teams.【5】 They 're not threatened because they know that smartness is synergistic.(相互促进的）A．It is not only a chance to listen.B．They know it is an advantage to them.C．They take it as a personal challenge instead.D．They will be smiling even when things go wrong.E. Now I've got an answer about whether someone's smart.F. They also ensure their smart people look smarter than them.G. They deal with home, work and personal interests perfectly.三、完形填空Volunteering abroad comes with a bit of a social stigma(耻辱). From my______, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Volunteering isn't so expensive that it's only a ______ for the well-off. I spent 10 weeks volunteering in Arizona with America Conservation Experience(ACE), helping ______ America's natural beauty.The ______ was arranged through BUNAC, a work and volunteer organization. ________ it cost me around$1,000-- a sum which I ______ mostly by working part-time.The self-indulgent(放纵自己的) image is ______ to overseas volunteer projects. However, the work can be_______ . I spent my time maintaining trails, building fences and carrying out projects in some of the national monuments of America. Summer temperatures in Arizona stay well above 35℃, ______ pleasant if you're carrying 50kg of concrete for 10 hours at a time. And then there was the wildlife to deal with, which______ my strength of character and made my ________ of the English household spider disappear.________ do most people volunteer for? Probably they want to ________ things to the world. But in reality, you________ just as much as the local communities and ecosystems you're helping.Spending 10 weeks in America's most beautiful national parks and forests was______. I gained a fardeeper________of the local environment than the average tourist,______ ex-national park rangers(护林者) who knew______ of the area's history and ecosystem. But best of all, my 10 weeks were spent volunteering with young people from a mix of______--from Belgians to South Koreans. When I left Arizona, I returned homehaving made a lifelong _______with people from around the world.【1】A．aspect B．experience C．impression D．observation 【2】A．choice B．dream C．habit D．destination 【3】A．explore B．develop C．preserve D．find【4】A．trip B．fund C．organization D．conference 【5】A．In other words B．As a result C．In all D．On average 【6】A．awarded B．sponsored C．invested D．covered 【7】A．similar B．equal C．relevant D．close【8】A．easy-going B．hard-going C．interesting D．instructive 【9】A．still B．never C．yet D．even【10】A．enriched B．challenged C．improved D．affected 【11】A．fear B．curiosity C．frustration D．dislike 【12】A．Why B．How C．Who D．What 【13】A．take out B．give back C．make up D．bring in 【14】A．succeed B．remember C．learn D．benefit 【15】A．unreal B．unbearable C．unbelievable D．unforgettable 【16】A．meaning B．appreciation C．understanding D．commitment 【17】A．interviewing B．meeting C．inviting D．recording 【18】A．perfectly B．partly C．naturally D．vividly【19】A．origins B．platform C．cultures D．schools 【20】A．campaign B．promises C．contest D．bond四、其他【1】— Have you heard that the international company is advertising for employees?— Of course, and I heard that there were more than 2,000 _______________ (申请人)【2】It's said that a red sky at night is an i ___________（暗示）for fine weather the next day.【3】I was impressed by his s__________ manner of speaking.【4】With our practical experience a__________, I’d like to work part-time to relieve financial difficulties.【5】I can’t conclude what it was that d__________ her from her colleagues?【6】What _________(标准) are used for assessing a student’s ability?【7】The policeman has no difficulty i_________the bodies as those of two suspected drug dealers.【8】He had such an e_____________memory that he could recite the whole passage without any mistake after he read it only once.【9】He acknowledged the sense of__________(背叛) of Patrick.【10】He is clearly s________ to all the other candidates in this election.五、其他Overhead bridges are found in many parts of big cities, especially in places【1】 traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous. The purpose of these bridges【2】(be) to enable pedestrians to cross roads【3】(safe). Overhead bridges are used in very much the【4】way as Zebra crossings. They are more efficient although【5】(little) convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is【6】(convenient) especially to older people. When pedestrians use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges【7】(help) pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time. For their own safety, pedestrians should be encouraged to use them instead of【8】 (risk) their lives by dashing across the road. Old people, however, may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic. Overhead bridges serve a very useful purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make【9】 a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and【10】(lose) of life.六、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
【英语】甘肃省会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试
甘肃省会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题第一卷第一部分：词汇考查(每空1分，共30分)A.英汉互译。
1.祖先n. _________2.好奇心n_________3.显而易见的adj. _________4.咨询vt. _________5.奇遇；冒险n. _________6.猛烈；强暴的adj. _________7.测量；衡量vt._________8.dawn n. _________9. aboard prep. _________ 10.settle down_________ 11.in one’s turn_________ 12. atmosphere n. _________13.spot vt. _________ 14. fibre n. _________ 15. parking lot_________B.英译短语。
16.未经许可————————17.出现；到场————————18.期盼———————19.节食———————— 20.增加体重———————— 21.欠债———————22.不受惩罚————————23.削减———————— 24.与此相反—————25.盛装打扮————————26.抚养———————— 27.产卵———————28.密切注意 29.有……天赋———————30.在远处——————第二部分英语知识运用第一节语法和词汇知识(每空1分，共15分)31. —What are you doing, John? Why stop?—To be on the safe side, we’ better fill up the tank now for we______ run out of gas on the way.A. mustB. willC. mightD. should32. —Would you wait a moment while I try to __________? She is too anxious.— No problem.A. set her downB. settle her downC. sort her outD. cut her down33. If you want to know more about society off campus, why not get some work experiencefirst ______ go straight on to university?A. more thanB. other thanC. instead ofD. rather than34. Many experts hold the view ______ teachers’ development is _______ the key tobetter education lies.A. which; whereB. which; in whichC. that; whereD. that; in which35. Some friends _____ to settle the quarrel between Mr and Mrs Brown without hurtingthe feelings of either. As a result, they didn’t get divorced(离婚).A. triedB. managedC. succeededD. failed36. Mr. Sims, a business man, invested a large sum of amount of money in the cityof Xi’an, from which he in turn will _____ a lot in the future.A. benefitB. resultC. contributeD. devote37. He suddenly saw Sue ______ the room. He pushed his way_____ the crowd of peopleto get to her.A. across; acrossB. over; throughC. over; intoD. across; through38. I like _____ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one39. The golden light _______ across the sky, _______ the evening of the country lookmore beautiful.A. spread; makingB. was spread; makingC. spread; to makeD. was spreading40. Is this the way you think ______the problem?A. of solvingB. of of solvingC. to solveD. solving41. The English spoken in the United States is only slightly differently from ______spoken in England.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. the one42. The factory is now producing three times ______ it did ten years ago.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. how43. The possible way to survive in the fierce competition is to _______ the costof production.A. cut upB. cut downC. cut inD. cut off44. To escape her tiny, cold apartment, J.K. Rowling _______ often stay in a coffeebar to write when the baby was asleep.A. shouldB. wouldC. mightD. could45. He couldn’t _______ losing such a large sum of money.A. get throughB. account forC. see toD. count on第二节：完形填空(每空1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从文后所给各题的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
甘肃高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
甘肃高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.A Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Cafélocated in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays. HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and1;00 to 4;30pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?A．Do homework and watch TVB．Buy drinks and enjoy concertsC．have meals and meet with friendsD．Add money to your ID and play chess【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?A．The McMillan Hall , SundayB．The Lower Café, SundayC．The TWU Cafeteria , FridayD．The Globe, Friday【3】The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre .A．is open six days a week B．gives advice on mental healthC．trains students in medical care D．offers services free of charge2.Whenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake, like the “close” button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for thelift doors to shut. But lifts’ “close” buttons are a complete scam(骗局), at least in the US-the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“Perceived (能够感知的)control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,” Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “having a lack of control is associated with depression.”Experts have revealed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for t his same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats(温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workspace.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are awar e of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said. “Even though I have r eal doubts about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”【1】What was the author’s main purpose in writing the article?A．To analyze the functions of fake buttonsB．To describe some different kinds of fake buttonsC．To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttonsD．To explore people’s different habits when it comes to pushing buttons【2】In America, the “close” buttons on lifts .A．are fake for the convenience of disabled peopleB．work only when people press them hard for a whileC．were specially designed to give people a sense of controlD．cannot speed up the process of closing the door in any case【3】The underlined part “for this same purpose” in Paragraph 6 refers to .A．making people more patientB．giving people perceived controlC．helping people to build up confidenceD．making people with depression feel better【4】According to John Kounios, people who press fake buttons .A．should give up this habitB．probably do so to kill timeC．consider what they do to be meaninglessD．don’t know that what they press is fake3.The Diet Zone: A Dangerous PlaceDiet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet pills, no-fat diet, vegetable diet… We are surrounded by the word “diet” everywhere we look and listen. We have so easily been attracted by the promise and potential of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that harm us psychologically and physically.Diet products significantly weaken us psychologically. On one level, we are not allowing our brain to admit that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in controlling the consumption of fatty, high-calorie, unhealthy foods. Diet products allow us to jump over the thinking stage and go straight for the scale(秤)instead. All we have to do is to swallow or recognize the word “diet” in food labels.On another level, diet products have greater psychological effects. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves without our awareness that we don't have to work to get results. Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance and struggle.The danger of diet products lies not only in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm that they cause. Diet foods can indirectly harm our bodies because consuming them instead of healthy foods means we are preventing our bodies from having basic nutrients. Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calorie only because the diet industry has created chemicals to produce these wonder products. Diet productsmay not be nutritional, and the chemicals that go into diet products are potentially dangerous.Now that we are aware of the effects that diet products have on us, it is time to seriously think about buying them. Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to resist diet products, and therefore prevent the psychological and physical harm that comes from using them.【1】From Paragraph 1, we learn that .A．diet products fail to bring out people's potentialB．people have difficulty in choosing diet productsC．diet products are misleading peopleD．people are fed up with diet products【2】One psychological effect of diet products is that people tend to .A．try out a variety of diet foodsB．hesitate before they enjoy diet foodsC．pay attention to their own eating habitsD．watch their weight rather than their diet【3】In Paragraph 3, “gain comes without pain” probably means .A．losing weight is effortlessB．it costs a lot to lose weightC．diet products bring no painD．diet products are free from calories【4】Diet products indirectly harm people physically because such products .A．are over-consumedB．lack basic nutrientsC．are short of chemicalsD．provide too much energy4.In ancient Egypt, the pharaoh(法老) treated the poor message runner like a prince when he arrived at the palace, if he brought good news. However, if the exhausted runner had the misfortune to bring the pharaoh unhappy news, his head was cut off.Shades of that spirit spread over today’s conversations. Once a friend and I packed up some peanut butter and sandwiches for an outing. As we walked light-heartedly out the door, picnic basket in hand, a smiling neighbor looked up at the sky and said, ”Oh boy, bad day for a picnic. The weatherman says it’s going to rain.”I wanted to strike him on the face with the peanut butter and sandwiches. Not for his stupid weather report, for his while! Several months ago I was racing to catch a bus. As I breathlessly put my handful of cash across the Greyhound counter, the sales agent said with a broad smile ,”Oh that bus left five minutes ago.” Dreams of head-cutting!It’s not the news that makes someone angry. It’s the unsympathetic attitude with which it’s delivered. Everyone must give bad news from time to time, and winning professionals do it with the proper attitude. A doctor advising a patient that she needs an operation does it in a caring way. A boss informing an em ployee he didn’t get the job takes on a sympathetic tone. Big winners know, when delivering any bad news, they should share the feeling of the receiver.Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. When you’re tired from a long flight, has a hotel cle rk cheerfully said that your room isn’t ready yet? When you had your heart set on the toast beef, has your waiter mainly told you that he just served the last piece? It makes you as traveler or diner want to land your fist right on their unsympathetic faces.Had my neighbor told me of the upcoming rainstorm with sympathy, I would have appreciated his warming .Had the Greyhound salesclerk sympathetically informed me that my bus had already left, I probably would have said, ”Oh, that’s all right. I’ll catch the next one.” Big winners, when they bear bad news ,deliver bombs with the emotion the bombarded(被轰炸的)person is sure to have.【1】In Paragraph 1, the writer tells the story of the pharaoh to .A．make a comparison B．introduce a topicC．describe a scene D．offer an argument【2】In the writer’s opinion, his neighbor was .A．friendly B．warm-heartedC．not considerate D．not helpful【3】From “Dreams of head-cutting!” in Paragraph 3, we learn that the writer .A．was mad at the sales agentB．was reminded of the cruel pharaohC．wished that the sales agent would have had dreamsD．dreamed of cutting the sales agent’s head that night【4】What is the main idea of the text?A．Delivering bad news properly is important in communicationB．Helping others sincerely is the key to business successC．Receiving bad news requires great courageD．Learning ancient traditions can be useful二、其他Everyone can benefit a lot from reading books. The following is about the various benefits of reading books. 【1】Whenever you read something, you learn information that you otherwise wouldn’t have known. It can be a fact about history or a theory you didn’t know existed. If you want to learn new words, reading books is a great way to enlarge your vocabulary.【2】Similar to solving puzzles, reading books allows your mind to practice its processing skills. Going without books for too long will turn your mind into a whirl(混乱).One of the primary benefits of reading books is its ability to develop your critical thinking skills.【3】Wherever you are faced with a similar problem in real life, your mind is able to put its mystery-solving skills to a test.One of the real benefits of reading books is that the information in it can be accessed over and over again. For example, reading a cookbook allows you the luxury of reviewing the procedures whenever you need to.【4】Don’t even think about writing the information d own because you may lose the paper you wrote down on sooner or later.These are just some of the wonderful benefits of reading books.【5】If you can’t even go outside, you can download free e-books on line and read them on your computer. That way, you can set how advantageous reading can be for yourself.A．Reading books keeps your mind activeB．You can improve your memory by readingC．Reading books provides you with new knowledgeD．Following a recipe from a cooking show will be difficultE. Reading mystery novels, for example, sharpens your mindF. Reading keeps your mind in good conditionG. Why don’t you drop by the bookstore or library and pick a book up三、完形填空I work as a volunteer for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti. Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to______him.Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and______. For the first two days, he said almost nothing.I worried the trip was too______for a 17-year-old. Then, on Day three, as we were______over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑), “Pretty hard.”After that there was no turning back. A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes______large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized(着迷). He couldn’t stop______. Later he said______. “I wish I could speak French.” I was______-this from a boy who hated and______French classes throughout school.Usually silent, he______Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people. He blossomed(活泼起来).____, the moment that really took______breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains. I was______a woman villager for an article. 135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in______. Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and______to become part of the leadership of the______. Learning her story, Barrett was as______as I by this tiny woman’s achievements. His eyes were wet and there was a______of love and respect on his face. He had finally understood the importance of my work.When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay______as a volunteer. My insides suddenly felt struck.This______achieved all I’d expected. Soon he will celebrate his 18th birthday. He’ll be a man.【1】A．comfort B．please C．attract D．educate【2】A．rough B．dangerous C．troublesome D．violent【3】A．little B．much C．fast D．slow【4】A．moving B．running C．climbing D．looking【5】A．too B．very C．even D．so【6】A．joking B．crying C．shouting D．smiling【7】A．patiently B．regretfully C．lightly D．cheerfully【8】A．ashamed B．disappointed C．determined D．surprised【9】A．took up B．went in for C．fought against D．called off【10】A．befriended B．disregarded C．avoided D．recognized【11】A．Thus B．Even C．Meanwhile D．However【12】A．our B．his C．my D．her【13】A．asking B．interviewing C．arranging D．describing【14】A．brain B．wish C．will D．health【15】A．appeared B．struggled C．hesitated D．failed 【16】A．village B．city C．organization D．state 【17】A．pleased B．bored C．touched D．puzzled 【18】A．combination B．composition C．connection D．satisfaction 【19】A．in B．behind C．out D．away 【20】A．interview B．flight C．article D．trip四、其他Facebook CEO Zuckerberg just had a baby girl named Max, and to honor the occasion, he’s giving away the majority of his wealth. In the letter【1】(write) by Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, to【2】(they) new baby girl, he announced the birth of his first child and the【3】(create) of the Chan Zuckerberg Fund,【4】will focus on curing disease, connecting people and【5】(build) strong communities.“For your generation to live in【6】better world, ther e is so much more our generation can do,” Zuckerberg wrote. “Today your mother and Iare committing to spend our lives doing our small part to help solve these challenges.” The couple【7】(donate) nearly all of their Facebook stock to the cause. “We will g ive 99% of our Facebook shares-currently about $45 billion-to advance this【8】(value) mission,” he wrote. “We know this is a small contribution compared【9】all the resources and talents already working on these issues. But we want to do【10】we can, work ing along with many others.”五、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。
甘肃省会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
高一英语第二学期期中考试试（题）卷第一卷共四部分第一部分：词汇考查(每空1分，共30分)A.英汉互译。
1. 祖先n. _________ 2.好奇心n_________ 3.显而易见的adj._________ 4.咨询vt. _________ 5.奇遇；冒险n. _________ 6.猛烈；强暴的adj._________ 7.测量；衡量vt._________8.dawn n. _________9. aboard prep._________10. settle down_________ 11.in one’s turn_________ 12. atmosphere n. _________ 13. spot vt. _________ 14. fibre n. _________15. parking lot_________B.英译短语。
16.未经许可————————17.出现；到场————————18.期盼————————19.节食————————20.增加体重————————21.欠债————————22.不受惩罚————————23.削减————————24.与此相反————————25.盛装打扮————————26.抚养————————27.产卵————————28.密切注意29.有……天赋————————30.在远处————————第二部分英语知识运用第一节语法和词汇知识(每空1分，共15分)31. —What are you doing, John? Why stop?—To be on the safe side, we’ better fill up the tank now for we______ run out of gas on the way.A. mustB. willC. mightD. should32. —Would you wait a moment while I try to __________? She is too anxious.— No problem.A. set her downB. settle her downC. sort her outD. cut her down33. If you want to know more about society off campus, why not get some workexperience first ______ go straight on to university?A. more thanB. other thanC. instead ofD. rather than34. Many experts hold the view ______ teachers’ development is _______ the key tobetter education lies.A. which; whereB. which; in whichC. that; whereD. that; in which35. Some friends _____ to settle the quarrel between Mr and Mrs Brown withouthurting the feelings of either. As a result, they didn’t get divorced(离婚).A. triedB. managedC. succeededD. failed36. Mr. Sims, a business man, invested a large sum of amount of money in the city ofXi’an, from which he in turn will _____ a lot in the future.A. benefitB. resultC. contributeD. devote37. He suddenly saw Sue ______ the room. He pushed his way_____ the crowd ofpeople to get to her.A. across; acrossB. over; throughC. over; intoD. across; through38. I like _____ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one39. The golden light _______ across the sky, _______ the evening of the country lookmore beautiful.A. spread; makingB. was spread; makingC. spread; to makeD. was spreading40. Is this the way you think ______the problem?A. of solvingB. of of solvingC. to solveD. solving41. The English spoken in the United States is only slightly differently from ______spoken in England.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. the one42. The factory is now producing three times ______ it did ten years ago.A. thatB. whenC. whatD. how43. The possible way to survive in the fierce competition is to _______ the cost ofproduction.A. cut upB. cut downC. cut inD. cut off44. To escape her tiny, cold apartment, J.K. Rowling _______ often stay in a coffeebar to write when the baby was asleep.A. shouldB. wouldC. mightD. could45. He couldn’t _______ losing such a large sum of money.A. get throughB. account forC. see toD. count on第二节：完形填空(每空1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从文后所给各题的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。
高中英语真题-2013-2014学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题_1
高中英语真题:2013-2014学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(考试时间120分钟,总分150分)注意：答卷前，考生务必将自己的班级、座位号，姓名写在答案卷和答题卡上。
答题卡的考试类型涂“A”;科目代码涂“外语”，答题卡准考证号00105+班级+座位号，班级和座位号都是两位数，如，1班1号可写成001050101， 10班10号可写成001051010; 请准确填涂准考证号。
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I 卷将正确的选项填涂在答题卡的相应位置上，第Ⅱ卷直接做在答卷上。
第I卷（选择题，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时先将答案划在试卷上。
录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试题相应的位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
1. What will the man do next?A. Stay for dinner.B. Catch a bus.C. Go to the ra ilway station.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Growing crops.B. How to do farm work.C. Growing crops on the Internet.3. How long does the woman plan to stay here?A. For seven days.B. For five days.C. For twelve days.4. What is the time according to the woman?A. 9:20.B. 9:00.C. 11:40.5. When will the man pick up the woman?A. At 5:00.B. At 5:15.C. At 6:40.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
甘肃省会宁县第二中学高二英语上学期第二次月考试题(答案不全)
2014-2015学年度第一学期第二次月考高二级英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AIt has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama(连续剧) known as the soap opera has suddenly become "in". Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, college television lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can't wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters.Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite; they're a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960's, it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was about social issues of great importance.Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people's lives. But soap opera is enjoyment. Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who, like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance to feel close to people without having to bear any responsibility for their problems.(1)、What is soap opera? ________A：Plays based on science fiction stories.B：Plays based on non-fiction stories.C：The daytime serial dramas on TV.D：Popular documentary films on TV.(2)、What can be the best title of the passage? ________A：College student viewers.B：Favorite TV serials.C：Soap opera fans.D：College-age viewers.(3)、Which are not the reasons why the soap opera suddenly becomes "in" according to the passage? ________A：Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.B：Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.C：Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.D：Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.(4)、What message does the author want to convey to us? ________A：The people's favorites to drama works have been changed for a long time.B：The people's favorites to drama works change along with the times.C：The people's favorites to drama works is changed by the soap opera.D：The people's favorites have changed the drama works.BLaws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, or badgers of the US. When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument, it shouldn't serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.(5)、How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag? ________A：By making laws.B：By enforcing discipline.C：By educating the public.D：By holding ceremonies.(6)、What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag? _________A：It should be raised by soldiers.B：It should be raised quickly by hand.C：It should be raised only by Americans.D：It should be raised by mechanical means.(7)、How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony? _________A：It should be attached to the status.B：It should be hung from the top of the monument.C：It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.D：It should be carried high up in the air.(8)、What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag? _________A：There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.B：The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.C：There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.D：Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.CPaper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spreaduse of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.(9)、What's the meaning for the word 'parchment'? ________A：The skin of young animals.B：A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals.C：The paper used by European countries.D：The paper of Egypt.(10)、When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely? ________A：Around 1400.B：Around 1900.C：Around 400.D：Around 900.(11)、What is the main idea of this short talk? ________A：More and more paper is being consumed nowadays.B：Paper enables people to receive education more easily.C：The invention of paper is of great significance to man.D：Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.DWhen John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America's fastest growing businesses.What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couples - people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that theymay soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.(12)、Which of the following has become one of America's fastest growing businesses? ________A：Selling home furnishings.B：Renting furnished apartments.C：Selling used furniture.D：Renting home furnishings.(13)、Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? ________A：Because the furniture they get in this way is new.B：Because it saves them a lot of money.C：Because it saves them much trouble and money.D：Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.(14)、Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? ________A：Rent or Buy?B：A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.C：Furnished Apartments.D：A New Idea.(15)、Young people liked renting home furniture because ________A：They have less money.B：They don't want to buy old furniture.C：The new furniture is of good quality.D：They don't have much money and don't want to buy the cheap furniture.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省会宁县第二中学高二英语下学期期中试题
会宁二中2015-2016学年度第二学期期高二英语试卷时间:100分钟满分120分-第工卷选择题阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFor their nick-of-time acts, Toby, a 2-year-old dog, and Winnie, a cute cat, were named Dog and Cat of the Year by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.As Amy Paul choked(哽住) on a piece of apple at her home, her dog jumped up, landing hard on her chest and forcing the piece in her throat out. When the Keesling family of Indiana was about to be killed by carbon monoxide, their cat clawed at the wife Cathy’s hair until she woke up and called for help.No one could explain their timely heroics.Both pets were rescued by their owners in infancy-----Toby as a 4-week-old thrown into a garbage bin to die, and Winnie as a week-old orphan hiding under a barn, so helpless that Cathy’s husband, Eric, had to feed her milk with an eyedropper.As the Keeslings recalled it, a gas-driven pump being used broke down, spreading carbon monoxide through the house. By the time Winnie went to rescue, the couple’s 14-year-old son was already unconscious. “Winnie jumped on the bed and was clawing at me, with a kind of angry sound,” Cathy Keesling said. The state police responding to her 911 call said the family was only minutes from death, judging by the amount of poisonous gas in the house.Amy Paul’s husband was at his job when she took a midday break from making jewelry and bit into an apple. “Normally I peel them, but I read in Good Housekeeping Magazine that the skin has all the nutrients, so I ate the skin, and that’s what caused me to choke,” she recalled. “I couldn’t breathe and I was in panic when Toby jumped on me. He never does that, but he did, and saved my life.”Both Toby and Winnie accompanied their owners to the awards luncheon.21. What would be the suitable title for the passage?A. Great Honors for Cat and DogB. Dog and Cat Honored for Saving Their MastersC. Unforgettable ExperiencesD. So Smart Animals Are22. Winnie saved the lives of its owner’s w hole family in an accident by __________.A. jumping onto its ownerB. calling for helpC. making some strange noisesD. clawing at Cathy’s hair23. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “infancy” in Paragraph 4?A. babyhoodB. YouthC. Middle ageD. agedness24. What caused the carbon monoxide spreading through the house?A. A pump breaking down.B. A driver breaking into the house.C. The burning gas.D. The poisonous gas.BFinland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious(神秘的)of the countries of northern Europe. Two - thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle, where almost no trees can grow because of its cold weather and the people use their deer for transport, clothing and food.The Finnish history began in the Middle Ages. In about 1155, Finland was conquered by its western neighbouring Sweden. After a period of rule by Denmark in the 14th century, the Swedes won back independence and power in 1523 under their brave king. During the Napoleonic Wars (1814 - 1818) Finland was passed finally from Sweden to Russia. The opportunity came in 1917. when the Russian Revolution brought foreign rule of Finland to an end. Shortly after Soviet Russia made peace with Germany, 1919 saw the founding of the Finnish Republic.The years between the First and Second World Wars were years of progress and growing development. Finland has no coal or oil, and the nation's wealth lies in the timber (木材) from its forests, which supplies material for paper and furniture making, and in the electric power from its water.25．From the passage, we learn that Finland ________.A．lies inside the Arctic CircleB．is next to the countries of northern EuropeC．lies east of SwedenD．is entirely covered with forests and lakes26．In the history, Finland was sequentially(相继的) ruled by ________. A．Sweden, Germany, Denmark and RussiaB．Sweden, Denmark, Sweden and RussiaC．Sweden, Denmark, Russia and GermanyD．Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Russia27．Finland must have been under the control of ________ for as long as one hundred years or so .A．RussiaB．DenmarkC．SwedenD．foreign countries28．Finland won its complete independence in ________.A．1523B．1917C．1155D．1919CThe Healthy habits survey(调查) shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and expert advice.1. How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?Findings: A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.Step: Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.2. How many times did you wash your hands or bathe yesterday?Findings: Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week .And nearly 30% wash their hands only 4 times a day---half of the number doctors recommend.Step: We touch our faces around 3,000times a day ---often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.3. How often do you think about fighting germs(病菌)?Findings: Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.Step: Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet but your kitchen sponge (海绵) that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.29. What is found out about American seniors?A. Most of them have good habits.B. Nearly 30% of them bathe three days a week.C. All of them are fighting germs better than expected.D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day.30. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands ________.A. twice a dayB. three times a dayC. four times a dayD. eight times a day31. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. We should keep from touching our faces.B. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth.C. A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet.D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle.DIt was once thought that air pollution affected only the area immediately around large cities with factories and/or heavy automobile traffic．Today, we know that although these are the areas with the worst air pollution, the problem is actually worldwide．On several occasions over the past decade, a heavy cloud of air pollutionhas covered the entire eastern half of the United States and led to health warnings even in rural areas away from any major concentration of manufacturing and automobile traffic．In fact, the very climate of the entire earth may be affected by air pollution．Some scientists feel that the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the air resulting from the burning of fossil fuels (coal and oil） is creating a “greenhouse effect" ----- holding in heat reflected from the earth and raising the world's average temperature．If this view is correct and the world's temperature is raised only a few degrees, much of the polar ice cap will melt and cities such as New York, Boston, Miami, and New Orleans will be under water．Another view, less widely held, is that increasing particulate (废气排往空中而形成的微粒、颗粒）matter in the atmosphere is blocking sunlight and lowering the earth's temperature ─ a result that would be equally disastrous．A drop of just a few degrees could create something close to new ice age and would make agriculture difficult or impossible in many of our top farming areas．At present we do not know for sure that either of these conditions will happen (though one recent government report prepared by experts in the field concluded that the greenhouse effect is very likely）．Perhaps, if we are very lucky, the two tendencies willoffset each other and the world's temperature will stay about the same as it is now．32．As pointed out at the beginning of the passage, people used to think that air pollution ______．A．caused widespread damage in the countrysideB．affected the entire eastern half of the United StatesC．had damaging effects on healthD．existed merely in urban and industrial areas33．The underlined word “offset" in Para．2 could best be replaced by______．A．slip into B．make up forC．set up D．catch up with34．It can be inferred from the passage that ______．A．lowering the world's temperature merely a few degrees would lead many major farming areas to disasterB．raising the world's temperature only a few degrees would not do much harm to life on earthC．almost no temperature variations have occurred over the past decadeD．the world's temperature will remain constant in the years to come35．This passage is mainly concerned with ______．A．the greenhouse effectB．the burning of fossil fuelsC．the potential effect of air pollutionD．the likelihood (可能性） of a new ice age第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2014年中考英语真题及答案-甘肃白银英语(扫描版)【学科网】
白银市2014年普通高中招生考试英语试题参考答案及评分标准听力录音材料:A) 听句子，选出句子中所包含的信息。
每个句子读两遍。
1. You can watch some English movies to help with your English.2. It’s not safe to leave very young children alone.3. Good beginning is half done.4. Dear passengers, please get off the bus from the back door.5. I made a model car for Bill by myself.B) 听句子，选择最佳答语。
每个句子读两遍。
6. Happy birthday, Daisy!7. May I have your dictionary?8. I’m sorry that I shouted at you this morning, Mom.9.Who is not here today?10. How far is your home from the supermarket?C）听对话及问题，选出最佳答案。
每段对话读两遍。
11. W: How do you go to work these days?M: I ride my bike.Q: How does the man go to work these days?12. W: Did you watch the football match yesterday, Tom?M: Yes, I did. You know, my brother was playing in the match.Q: Who was playing in the match?13. W: What do you think of the movie?M: It’s the best one I’ve ever seen.Q: What does the man think of the movie?14. W: Frank, could you please come to my office after work?M: No problem, Mrs. Brown. See you then.Q: When will Frank come to Mrs. Brown’s office?15. W: Come on, Sam. Let’s play soccer outside!M: Enjoy yourself. I’m not interested in those ball games at all.Q: Why won’t Sam play soccer outside?D) 听短文，根据其内容回答下列问题。
甘肃省会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高二上期中考试英语试题
甘肃省会宁县第二中学2013-2014学年高二上期中考试英语试题注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。
第Ⅰ卷为选择题，第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。
Ⅰ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
答案写在试卷上均无效，1. None of the travelers paid attention to the advice ______ by the villager and got lost in the forest.A. put awayB. put upC. put forwardD. put out2. According to the driver’s explanation, it was not his carelessness but the bad road conditions that ______ for the accident.A. was to blameB. was to be blamedC. were to be blamedD. were to blame3. What Jim said doesn’t ______, so don’t take his words seriously.A. make a differenceB. make senseC. make a mistakeD. make sure4. The doctor suggested that the patient ______ to a more advanced hospital at once.A. must be sentB. was to be sentC. be sentD. should send5. He sent me an e-mail,_____ to get further information.A hopedB hopingC to hopeD hope6. __________ in the mountains for a week, the two students were finally saved by the local police.A. Having lostB. LostC. Being lostD. Losing7. Kate always seems nervous in public. Maybe she _____ the confidence to talk to strangers.A. enjoysB. rejectsC. lacksD. fastens8. I believe the beauty of nature there will make an excellent _____ upon the tourists.A. guideB. adjustmentC. impressionD. attraction9. Since everything develops, we have to make adjustment _____ the changing situation.A. inB. onC. toD. through10. I watched the plane go higher and higher until I lost _____ of it.A. viewB. sceneC. visionD. sight11. ______ that this region was so rich in natural resources.A. Little he knewB. Little did he knowC. Little he did knowD. Little he had known12. After the great earthquake happened on March 11, 2011, the whole society in Japan _____ on rescuing the people in ruins.A. concentratedB. InsistedC. dependedD. based13.— Shall I turn on the TV, Mom?—No. You should be quiet _____ wake up your sleeping brother.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to14. According to the local newspaper, _____ electric shock happening in the kindergarten came as _____ big shock to the public.A. 不填；theB. the；aC. 不填；aD. the；the15. The young mother，with deep love in her eyes, is _____ juice out of an orange for her baby.A. knockingB. keepingC. takingD. squeezingⅡ. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024届甘肃省银川二中高三下学期期末学业水平检测试题英语试题含解析
2024届甘肃省银川二中高三下学期期末学业水平检测试题英语试题考生请注意：1．答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内，不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2．第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后，需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内，第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3．考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Mum, do you mind if I invite some friends to my birthday party?—______. It will be more interesting.A．By no means B．Yes, of courseC．Don’t worry D．No doubt.2．The room is so clean. He ________ have cleaned it yesterday evening.A．will B．needC．can D．must3．I’ve known Sarah for nearly ten years. She _________ once my customer.A．is B．has beenC．was D．had been4．The project is far behind schedule. It’s impossible for you to ______ it in a week.A．catch upon B．live up toC．add up to D．hold on to5．----What happened to the young trees we planted last week？---The trees_____________ well，but I didn't water them.A．might grow B．needn't have grownC．would grow D．would have grown6．Japan has been trying to bring its nuclear crisis under ____ control, but ____ spread of radiation has raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear energy.A．a; the B．the; / C．/; the D．a; /7．If you leave this application form and go to another website, you will lose ______ you have already filled out on this form.A．whatever B．whoeverC．wherever D．whenever8．More often than not, the enterprise around us are getting even richer, ________ recipe is don’t put all your eggs in one basket.A．of which B．whichC．whose D．of whom9．More competitive high-tech enterprises are investing in Nantong Central Innovation District, which will result in _____ economic growth.A．sustainable B．adaptable C．recyclable D．changeable10．The press should expand its influence in international public opinion to make China’s voice better ______ in the world.A．hearing B．to be heardC．hear D．heard11．We’d better take umbrellas—I’m sure it ________ when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year.A．will rain B．is rainingC．will be raining D．would rain12．It is not like her to be so impolite; she you when you greeted her.A．might not have heard B．should not have heard C．mustn’t hear D．shouldn’t hear13．一"Peter, have you got your new flat furnished?—Yes. I ______ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.A．will buy B．have bought C．bought D．had bought14．We can never expect ____ bluer sky unless we create ____ less polluted world.A．a; a B．a; theC．the; a D．the; the15．The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the sound of pages ________________. A．turning B．turnedC．being turned D．having turned16．—Do you know our town at all?—Surely, this is the third time I ________ here.A．came B．come C．have come D．am coming17．﹣It really annoys me when a person's cell phone goes off during a movie？﹣Yeah，me too．It really _________．A．costs me an arm and a leg B．gets on my nervesC．beats my brains out D．pulls my legs18．In fact，most of us would the consequences of stupid decisions taken byothers.A．handle B．solve C．follow D．suffer19．Where was it ______ the road accident happened the other day?A．that B．whenC．how D．which20．They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they __________to our help. A．would have come B．could comeC．have come D．had come第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
甘肃省会宁县第二中学高二英语上学期第二次月考试题(答案不全)
2014-2015学年度第一学期第二次月考高二级英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．AIt has been reported that in colleges across the United States, the daytime serial drama(连续剧) known as the soap opera has suddenly become "in". Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, college television lounges are filled with soap opera fans who can't wait to see the next episode in the lives of their favorite characters.Actually, soaps are more than a college favorite; they're a youth favorite. When school is out, high-school students are in front of their TV sets. One young working woman admitted that she turned down a higher paying job rather than give up watching her favorite serials. During the 1960's, it was uncommon for young people to watch soap operas. The mood of the sixties was very different from now. It was a time of seriousness, and talk was about social issues of great importance.Now, seriousness has been replaced by fun. Young people want to be happy. It may seem strange that they should turn to soap opera, which is known for showing trouble in people's lives. But soap opera is enjoyment. Young people can identify with the soap opera character, who, like the college-age viewer, is looking for happy love, and probably not finding it. And soap opera gives young people a chance to feel close to people without having to bear any responsibility for their problems.(1)、What is soap opera? ________A：Plays based on science fiction stories.B：Plays based on non-fiction stories.C：The daytime serial dramas on TV.D：Popular documentary films on TV.(2)、What can be the best title of the passage? ________A：College student viewers.B：Favorite TV serials.C：Soap opera fans.D：College-age viewers.(3)、Which are not the reasons why the soap opera suddenly becomes "in" according to the passage? ________A：Because the viewers want to be happy and to enjoy themselves.B：Because the soap opera makes young people feel close to their people.C：Because the viewers can find themselves in the soap opera characters.D：Because the young people have to bear the responsibilities for their troubles.(4)、What message does the author want to convey to us? ________A：The people's favorites to drama works have been changed for a long time.B：The people's favorites to drama works change along with the times.C：The people's favorites to drama works is changed by the soap opera.D：The people's favorites have changed the drama works.BLaws have been written to govern the use of American National Flag, and to ensure proper respect for the flag. Custom has also governed the common practice in regard to its use. All the armed services have precise regulations on how to display the national flag. This may vary somewhat from the general rules. The national flag should be raised and lowered by hand. Do not raise the flag while it is folded. Unfold the flag first, and then hoist it quickly to the top of the flagpole. Lower it slowly and with dignity. Place no objects on or over the flag. Do not use the flag as part of a costume or athletic uniform. Do not print it upon cushions, handkerchiefs, paper napkins or boxes. A federal law provides that the trademark cannot be registered if it comprises the flag, or badgers of the US. When the flag is used to unveil a statue or monument, it shouldn't serve as a covering of the object to be unveiled. If it is displayed on such occasions, do not allow the flag to fall to the ground, but let it be carried high up in the air to form a feature of the ceremony. Take every precaution to prevent the flag from soiled. It should not be allowed to touch the ground or floor, nor to brush against objects.(5)、How do Americans ensure proper respect for the national flag? ________A：By making laws.B：By enforcing discipline.C：By educating the public.D：By holding ceremonies.(6)、What is the regulation regarding the raising of the American National Flag? _________A：It should be raised by soldiers.B：It should be raised quickly by hand.C：It should be raised only by Americans.D：It should be raised by mechanical means.(7)、How should the American National Flag be displayed at an unveiling ceremony? _________A：It should be attached to the status.B：It should be hung from the top of the monument.C：It should be spread over the object to be unveiled.D：It should be carried high up in the air.(8)、What do we learn about the use of the American National Flag? _________A：There has been a lot of controversy over the use of flag.B：The best athletes can wear uniforms with the design of the flag.C：There are precise regulations and customs to be followed.D：Americans can print the flag on their cushions or handkerchiefs.CPaper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Wide spreaduse of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the world's use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for each person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.(9)、What's the meaning for the word 'parchment'? ________A：The skin of young animals.B：A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals.C：The paper used by European countries.D：The paper of Egypt.(10)、When did the Egyptians begin to use paper widely? ________A：Around 1400.B：Around 1900.C：Around 400.D：Around 900.(11)、What is the main idea of this short talk? ________A：More and more paper is being consumed nowadays.B：Paper enables people to receive education more easily.C：The invention of paper is of great significance to man.D：Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.DWhen John and Victoria Falls arrived in N ew York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of America's fastest growing businesses.What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couples - people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that theymay soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people don't like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.(12)、Which of the following has become one of America's fastest growing businesses? ________A：Selling home furnishings.B：Renting furnished apartments.C：Selling used furniture.D：Renting home furnishings.(13)、Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? ________A：Because the furniture they get in this way is new.B：Because it saves them a lot of money.C：Because it saves them much trouble and money.D：Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way.(14)、Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? ________A：Rent or Buy?B：A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings.C：Furnished Apartments.D：A New Idea.(15)、Young people liked renting home furniture because ________A：They have less money.B：They don't want to buy old furniture.C：The new furn iture is of good quality.D：They don't have much money and don't want to buy the cheap furniture.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
甘肃省会宁县高二英语下学期期末质检(缺答案)
会宁县2008～2009学年度第二学期期末质量检测试卷高二英语(考生注意：本卷满分150分)一、单项填空(共20小题，每小题1分；满分20分，将正确的选项涂在机读卡上。
)A)从A，B，C、D中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项)1．rescue A．rush B．result C．hundred D．regularly 2．together A．throw B．southern C．think D．through 3．seat A．meat B．headache C．greatful D．break 4．practice A．cook B．calendar C．account D．except 5．moon A．look B．cook C．shoot D．tookB)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
6．You seem to show interest in cooking．What? ，I’m getting tired of it．A．On the countrary B．To the contraryC．On the other hand D．To the other hand7．The Chinese celebrate October 1 as National Day the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1,1949．A．in honour of B．in case of C．thanks to D．in favour of8．The sign reads“In case of fire，break the glass and push red button．”A．／：a B．／；the C．the；the D．a；a9．your daughter is well again，you no longer have anything to worry about．A．Now that B．If C．The moment D．Before10．It was several minutes before I was of what was happening．A．know B．realize C．wear D．aware11．It’s impossible for us to hear everything is going on in the world．A．which B．what C．that D．where12．Generally speaking，according to the directions，the drug has no side－effect．A．when taking B．when takenC．when to take D．when to be taken13．is very little point ．It won’t help much.A．It：in protesting B．There；in protestingC．It；to protest D．There；to protest14．The Olympic Games，in 776 B．C．，did not include women players until 1912．A．first playing B．to be first playedC．first played D．to be first playing15．my return，I learned that my parents to the supermarket．A．At；went B．On；have beenC．On；had gone D．During；have been16．On the way a book，he found some of his classmates in the street．A．to buy；knock down B．to buying；knocking aboutC．to buy；knocked about D．to buying；knocking into17．Please tell me the way you think of her garden．A．take care of B．to take care ofC．taking care of D．how to take care of18．When he lived there，he go to that coffee shop after work every day．A．would B．used C．had better D．might19．Every one of us Chinese people should do “Eight honors and eight disgraces(八荣八耻)tells us to．”A．how B．when C．as D．why20．snacks and drinks，but they also brought cards for entertainment when they had a picnic in the forest．A．Not only they brought B．Not only did they bringC．Not only brought they D．Not only they did bring二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)One day，Raul was miles away from the small ranch(牧场)house in a large valley．21 seemed to be all right，yet he felt strange and somewhat uneasy．The wind had picked up，and angry，dark clouds 22 across the sky．He could smell the rain coming．And it did．23 ，the lightning flashed through the clouds，nearly 24 Raul．The thunder(雷声)was so loud that he buried his 25 in his hands and rubbed his eyes．Then he heard it，hoofbeats(蹄声)．He 26 ．There before him stood a tall，white 27 ．An old man star down at him from its back．“Wh—wh—who are y—y—you?" asked Raul．“My name is Gray Cloud，"the old man answered 28 ．“Come with me．”Raul followed on his horse．A 29 feeling came over him．All 30 them the rain was pouring down，31 not a drop fell on them．They seemed to he 32 back toward Raul’s home. Raul lost track of time．Then all at once he found 33 at the ranch gate．The old man turned his horse．34 his hand，and smiled．Lightning flashed again．The old man and his horse were 35 ．Raul’s father ran out across the yard to 36 him．“We have been 37 about you．Are you okay? Hurry．Let’s get in out of the 38 ”“Wait，”said Raul．“Have you ever heard of an old man called Gray C10ud?"“Can’t say I…wait．I 39 my great—grandfather used to tell stories about a man called Gray Cloud. He died a long time ago．They say he was 40 by lightning during a terrible thunderstorm．Why do you ask? ”21．A．Something B．Everything C．Anything D．Nothing22．A．dropped B．fell C．rolled D．covered 23．A．Suddenly B．Strongly C．Quickly D．Hardly 24．A．beating B．blinding C．burning D．touching 25．A．nose B．hair C．neck D．head26．A．looked up B．woke up C．lay down D．sat down 27．A．tiger B．horse C．lion D．elephant 28．A．lazily B．angrily C．coldly D．slowly 29．A．natural B．common C．strange D．bad 30．A．around B．beside C．through D．above31．A．yet B．for C．so D．or32．A．walking B．1eading C．heading D．returning 33．A．them B．themselves C．him D．himself 34．A．shook B．waved C．held D．took 35．A．gone B．left C．followed D．lost36．A．see B．meet C．beat D．ask 37．A．waited B．thought C．worried D．excited 38．A．yard B．wind C．grass D．rain 39．A．believe B．consider C．doubt D．forget 40．A．defeated B．caught C．damaged D．struck三、阅读理解(共25小题．第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项。
甘肃省白银市会宁县高二英语下学期期中试题-人教版高二全册英语试题
2016-2017学年度高二级第二学期期中考试英语试卷总分为 120分，时间 100分钟第一局部.阅读理解〔共两节，总分为40分〕阅读下面的文章，从每题后面所给的四个选项中选出正确的一项。
ASchool Policy◆Fighting, saying bad words and all other bad behaviors will not be allowed.◆Do not throw rocks, snowballs, sticks, wast e paper or dirt on the school grounds.◆Rollerblading (直排轮滑) is not allowed at school.◆Contact through a note or a phone call must be made to the school if you are absent from school.◆Parents and visitors are required to check in at the office when enter ing the school. Lunchroom Guide◆Students should use quiet voices in the lunchroom.◆Students should go through the lunch line in a quiet and orderly manner.◆Students should clean up their eating area before leaving the lunchroom.Meal PricesLunch: $1.5 daily Weekly Lunch Ticket: $7.50Breakfast: $0.80 Weekly Breakfast Ticket: $4.00Extra meal: $0.45 Adult Lunch: $2.501. The passage is mainly written for ___________.A. parentsB. studentsC. visitorsD. workers2. On Monday student Li Mei has breakfast and lunch at school, she pays________.A. $0.80B. $1.50C. $2.30D. $3.003. Which of the following is wrong according to the passage?A. You can’t fight or say any bad words at school.B. Your parents should check in when they come to school.C. You should wait in line when you have lunch at school.D. You can leave the lunchroom doing nothing after your meal.BAny time we have to wait,many of us get nervous.Our minds are filled with all kinds of what-ifs.What if the results were bad? What if I failed the final? We try to focus on our work, but the bad thoughts surround us like a pack of wolves.We try to relax, but we just feel too anxious.Many circumstances in our lives come with a waiting period, which can trigger our anxiety. We probably know that worry isnt very helpful and that it only hurts our health. But we also probably can’t stop. Below are the suggestions for reducing worry while we wait.Take deep breaths. Sit in a comfortable position with eyes closed. Breathe in, count to five, and then breathe out slowly. Repeat as often as you need. Remember that our breath is available to us at any time. Even one deep breath can help.Recite〔背诵〕helpful words. Come up with words of encouragement that you can tell yourself. For example, “I am strong and brave and can get through this.〞“ I believe myself and my abilities.〞“I am deserving.〞Lead a mindful life. Staying present focused is the key to managing anxiety. One strategy is to give tasks your full attention. For example, if you are doing the dishes, notice how your hands feel touching the sponge〔海绵〕, notice the smell of the soap, focus on the sound the water makes as it hits each dish, etc.4. The underlined word “trigger〞in para.2 can be replaced by“_____〞.A. share.B. ease.C. cause.D. settle.5. What preparation should we make before taking deep breaths?A. Being seated at ease with eyes shut.B. Putting the hand on the heart.C. Counting numbers from one to five.D. Breathing out several times to relax.6. The author suggests saying some words like “I am deserving〞 to_____.A. share anxiety with others.B. gather our strength.C. make us energetic.D. inspire ourselves.7. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?A. Keeping yourself with daily life.B. Doing as much washing as possible.C. Putting your heart into what you do.D. Doing everything with interest.CMiddle Island, off the coast of southern Victoria, Australia, is home to the world’s smallest penguins—fairy penguins. There used to be hundreds of them on Middle Island before foxes got to them. “We went from a point where we had around 800 penguins down to where we could only find four.〞says Peter Abbott from the Penguin Preservation Project. “Once 360 birds were killed over about two nights.〞That particular incident happened in 2005, but the problem had been building up for several years. Middle Island, where no people live, is separated from the mainland by a stretch of water measuring no more than 20 or 30m deep. At low tide, and when sand builds up in the narrow channel, foxes can cross from the mainland barely getting their paws 〔爪子〕wet.A chicken farmer suggested sending his Maremma dogs to the Island. The first dog which was sent to Middle Island is called Oddball. The dogs operate in the penguins’ breeding〔繁殖〕season, from October to March, spending five or six days a week on the island. Even when the dogs are not there, the smell they left is enough to keep foxes away. The fairy penguin population has gone back up to almost 200.The project has been such a success that a movie called Oddball has been made about it. It has increased tourism, and in the summer months people can visit the island on a “Meet the Maremma Tour.〞Many locals appeared as characters in the film. “My character was played by an American actor,〞says Peter Abbott.“ I tell people it’s because they couldn’t find an Australian as good-looking as me.〞8. What happened to the fairy penguins after foxes appeared on Middle Island?A. They were frightened away from the island.B. They almost became extinct.C. They stopped breeding in breeding seasons.D. They daren’t go out at night.9. How did the foxes reach Middle Island?A. By walking directly from the mainland.B. By following the tracks left by people.C. By swimming across the stretch of water.D. By building up sand in the stretch of water.10. Why were Maremma dogs sent to the island?A. To kill more foxes.B. To guard the islanders.C. To leave their smell there.D. To protect the fairy penguins.11. What made Middle Island famous?A. The movie Oddball.B. The fairy penguins.C. Maremma dogs.D. Meet the Maremma tour.DNowadays it’s believed that the largest contributors to air polluti on are gasoline vehicles. They not only give off harmful gases but also dangerous and heavy metal particles 〔微粒〕that can result in environmental dangers. We can’t stop using vehicles and thus stop air pollution right away. However, at least we can look for better replacements so that air pollution can be reduced. According to studies, hydrogen 〔氢〕cars prove to be a better replacement for traditional cars.A hydrogen car is a vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel for its engine to work. There are two types of hydrogen cars. The first one is to use hydrogen as a fuel, and the second one is to use hydrogen fuel cells〔电池〕 to provide power for the car. Hydrogen and oxygen react chemically with each other to produce electricity, thus starting the car.There are many advantages of hydrogen cars. For example, hydrogen is available in plenty. Therefore, you needn’t worry about a lack of hydrogen. More importantly, no harmful gases are released as by-products .The only by-products are water and a little amount of heat so air pollution is prevented up to a large extent.However, there are also some problems with hydrogen cars. For instance, in case of damage, the cost of repairing and replacing fuel cells is high. Worse still, hydrogen is a material which can burn easily, so it can result in a huge explosion of the car.The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people. Research is still in progress to reduce disadvantages and increase advantages. Therefore, hydrogen cars are expected to contribute their bit towards making this planet better and healthier!12. The main purpose of the passage is to tell readers_____________.A. to stop air pollution right away.B. the reasons for air pollution.C. the weaknesses and strengths of hydrogen cars.D. a new type of cars.13. Which isn’t the by-product made by gasoline cars?A. Harmful gases.B. Hydrogen.C. Heavy mental particles.D. Carbon monoxide.14. The author may disagree.A. There is no chance that we quit using cars.B. Hydrogen cars produce water and a little amount heat as by-products,thus reducing air pollution.C. Hydrogen can be used as fuel for the engine of traditional cars.D. Hydrogen is easy to burn.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Hydrogen cars have been put into use.B. Hydrogen cars have a long way to go.C. Hydrogen cars made contributions to making this planet better andhealthier.D. The concept of hydrogen cars is relatively new for most people.第二节〔共5小题；每一小题2分，总分为10分〕根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最优选项。