高二下学期英语阶段检测试卷真题

高二下学期英语阶段检测试卷

一、阅读理解

1. 阅读理解

“This way,everyone.” said the young Bahamian as he led the way to the hoar. As theboat moved over the waves, I thought back eleven years to my first island visitvia a cruise ship. As we landed, I noticed a sign advertising swimming withdolphins. I looked at my mother; she knew exactly what I wanted, but I was tooyoung. “Maybe some other time,” she said. I think everyone knows thatthose four words usually translate to never. It made me, a little boy,depressed for many days. From that day on, it was my dream to swim with thosegentle creatures.

Now,after 15 minutes of travelling, we reached the Sanctuary Bay. As we arrived, I sawthe gray creatures showing off their unique talent before my eyes. We were ledoff the boat, past a back building. Our guide told us we would have the pleasureof spending the next 90 minutes with Kaholo, a young male, and Robola, thelargest female, who is quite famous for having played the lead in the film Zeusand Roxanne.

Myfather and I were joined by four others and followed the man once more. He toldus to jump into the water while he let the dolphins into that part of the bay.For the first 20 minutes, we could go anywhere and touch the dolphins as theyswam by.

Kaholoand Robola must have known I was their biggest fan because they swam towards meas if I had had fish. After the introductory period, they jumped over our heads.I got a hug and kiss from Robola, and also learned how to have Kaholo talk tome.

Thiswas by far the most magical experience of my life. Next time your parents say “Maybesome other day”, have faith in them. Your dreams are important to themtoo, and they will do whatever they can to make it possible, because dreams cancome true.

（1）How did the author feel after the first island visit?

A . Unhappy.

B . Puzzled.

C . Excited.

D . Energetic.

（2）What did Kaholo and Robola do during the visit?

A . They stayed away from the author.

B . They learnt to have a talk to the author.

C . They had sp ecial interest in the author’s fish.

D . They showed a friendly attitude towards the author.

（3）What’s the best title for the text?

A . My Parents’ Promise

B . Play with Dolphins

C . Dreams Do Come True

D . The First Island Visit

2. 阅读理解

DearSir,

Itis not often that a woman can thank personally the inventor of devices thatmake life livable for her. I feel that it is my duty to tell you how much wewomen of this small town owe a lot of thanks to you. I am an officer in theDistrict Women’s Club and my husband is a doctor.