浙江省杭州市第二中学2017-2018学年高二上学期期末考试英语(含答案)

2017-2018学年杭州二中高二第一学期期末

英语试卷

第一部分听力略

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，第一节10小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

第一节

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A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift-＄7,000, a legacy (遗产) form their neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. "It really made a difference when we were going under financially." says Dave.

But the Fusses weren't the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected legacy from the Hatches. Doxens of other families were touched by the Hatches' generosity. In some cases, it was a few thousand dollars; in other, it was more than ＄100,000.

It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than ＄3 million-they were an elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.

Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived own(喜欢) comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a new purchase.

Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn't afford it. "Ish and Arlene never asked you needed anything," says their friend Sand Van Weelden, "They could see things they could do go make you happier, and they would do them."

Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches' wish that their legacy-a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent-should enrich the whole community (社区) and Ish and Arlene Hatch's story. Neighbors helping neighbors-that was Ish and Arlene Hatch's story.

16. Which of the following is true of the Hatches?

A. They had their children during the Great Depression

B. They left the family farm to live in an old house

C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors

D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs

17. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?

A. They decided to open a store

B. They wanted to save money

C. They couldn't afford expensive things

D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids

18. According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were _____.

A. understanding

B. straightforward

C. childlike

D. curious

19. What can we learn from the text?

A. The community of Alto was poor

B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents

C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy form the Hatches

D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example

B

When something goes wrong, it can be very satisfying to say, "Well, it's so-and-so's fault." or "I know I'm late, but it's not my fault; the car broke down." It is probably not your fault, but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation, you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner's key to success.

Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don't rely on this person.You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.

This is what being a winner is all about-creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don't have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situation to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on "whose fault it is." Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stones for success.

20. According to the passage, winners _____.

A. deal with problems rather than blame others

B. meet with fewer difficulties in their byes

C. have responsible and able colleagues