江苏省沭阳县潼阳中学2019-2020学年高二英语寒假作业1

第一节阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项

Planning a cruise on a budget often involves searching for the best cruise deals and specials. While it's true that one of the best ways to save on cruises is to choose major lines' seasonal promotional offers, there are other ways to significantly reduce the cost of your trip. You might even be able to enjoy a cruise on as little as $100 a day.

We consulted with Colleen McDaniel, senior executive editor of Cruise Critic, to get even more money-saving tips. Read on to discover how you can enjoy cruises for cheap.

Purchase an all-inclusive package

An easy way to rack up(增加) a high cruise bill is by taking advantage of every extra that a cruise line has to offer without knowing which extras are included in the package you've purchased. If you're worried about spending too much on activities, beverages, food and accommodations, book an all-inclusive package, which could help you save money in the long run.

Seek unadvertised discounts

Though they don't always advertise them, many cruise lines offer special prices for certain groups. Royal Caribbean, for example, extends special pricing on all cruises to airline employees.

Call the cruise line to find out if it offers discounts for any groups, employers or organizations you are affiliated with, and you could save up to S100 or more a day on your booking.

Use an app to track prices

If you can be flexible with your travel dates, you might be able to get a great deal on a cruise by using an app like Cruise Critic. The app lets you monitor prices of upcoming cruises and informs you of any major changes on prices as the days go by. If the price on your cruise drops after you've booked, you can contact the cruise line to negotiate the difference. The cruise line might refund you in the form of an onboard credit that you can use for cruise activities and other amenities during your trip.

Look for local deals

Many cruise-goers extend their vacations by booking stays and planning activities in port cities before and after the cruise. If this is your plan, save money on dining and adventures by looking for local deals ahead of time.

1. According to the passage, who might get unadvertised discounts of Royal Carribbean?

A. Senior editors.

B. Royal members.

C. Airline employees.

D. Local cruise-goers.

2. The main purpose of the passage is to____.

A. advertise a cruise app

B. present the advantages of a cruise

C. inform people of what to do on a cruise

D. offer tips on saving money for a

cruise trip

3. The passage is most probably taken from a ______.

A. sailing blog

B. science journal

C. travel brochure

D. finance magazine

The Power of a Name

My full name is Lily Myunghi M. When my parents gave me this name, they created an important part of my identity that will be part of me forever.

My first name, Lily, was inspired by a story my mom heard a long time ago. Some people wanted to get rid of their tiger lilies, so they dug a deep, deep hole and threw the tiger lily plants in. For years, they felt they had succeeded in killing the lilies. But one spring, strong, green stocks rose to the surface. My mom named me Lily because she hoped for a beautiful daughter, who would also be strong and resilient, just like those orange blossomed lily plants.

My middle name is Myunghi. My mom, who is of Korean heritage, wanted to honor our Asian roots. The middle name means "clear-eyed girl" in Korean. My parents chose it because they believe life is difficult, and they hoped being "clear-eyed" would help me find my way in the world.

However, in English, Myunghi loses its beautiful meaning. It becomes the hesitation on people's faces as they stumble over its mere two syllables(音节). It becomes the surprised expressions of classmates who have never heard a name anything like it before It becomes a blushing(脸红的)little girl, embarrassed by her own name, a name that her parents put so much thought into.

When I was younger, I hid my middle name, pre tending it didn't exist. Looking back, I pity the girl who was too ashamed to reveal her full name to anyone.

My grandparents were raised in Korea, where parents take great care choosing a name with a meaning that will help their child through life. My grandparents were born into the Japanese Occupation of Korea and assigned Japanese names, which stripped(剥夺) away their cultural identities bit by bit.

I've grown to love and appreciate my name. I no longer hide my name, but instead, proudly announce it, since my grandparents could not. I accept this special part of my identity that was chosen especially for me.

My full name is Lily Myunghi M. It paints a magnificent picture of unconditional love, hope, and heritage coming together to form a girl. And that girl, is me.

4. We can know from the story that tiger lilies

A. are strong plants

B. are green stocks

C. have white blossoms

D. grow in deep holes

5. Why did the author try to hide her middle name when she was younger?

A. She was ashamed of her Asian roots.

B. She felt awkward about her unusual name.

C. She felt it difficult to pronounce the name.

D. She was too shy to fit in with her classmates.

6. What does the author intend to tell us?

A. A good name brings a bright future .

B. Her name helps to keep her identity.

C. She appreciates the love from her parents.

D. Parents often pick an unusual name for the child.

第二节完形填空

"Mom," my daughter told me, "I didn't fit in there at all!" I laughed to hear her say so. We were leaving a Korean grocery store after___1___up some ingredients for a recipe.

For context, my daughter and I both speak English as our first language, And even though she attends a public school with a very___2___student body, she's not used to being___3___by people who don't speak her language.

The reason she got the___4___to step outside her comfort zone is that I stepped outside of mine. I have four children, and they love___5___outside. When a new family moved in next door, my children started to play with their children, and I got to meet the mother of the family, Lydia.

Lydia is Korean, and her family___6___to our city. We started talking, and she was apologetic about how___7___her English was, but I didn’t care. After all, her English was so much better than my Korean, I___8___chatting with Lydia as we watched our kids play.

It was what came next that___9___me: Lydia asked if Id he willing to help her with her English. I am not a teacher. Yet I___10___teachers for what they do so much that I was sure that I couldn't do it myself. But Lydia was sure that she wanted my help. I was___11___. I wasn't sure my "help" was even worth being called by that name.

But because she asked me, I said "yes".

And that was the beginning of a ___12___. Lydia and I spent afternoons reading the newspaper, and___13___we did, she asked me questions not only about language, but also about the new___14___she found herself in. In turn, I asked my own questions, growing___15___about her home country and culture. When I complimented(赞美)her cooking, she began to___16___me about Korean food, eventually leading to a shared trip to___17___the Korean grocery stores in our city.

I'm still not sure that i' m any good as a teacher. But I’m___18___I said "yes" when my neighbor asked me to__19___ her with her English. That meant spending extra time with my neighbor, and that extra time meant she didn't___20___just my neighbor.

She became my friend.

1. A. picking B. turning C. taking D. looking

2. A. wide B. social C. diverse D. complex

3. A. informed B. surrounded C. diverse D. complex

4. A. way B. difference C. hope D. chance

5. A. walking B. playing C. fighting D. traveling

6. A. returned B. applied C. moved D. contributed

7. A. silly B. bitter C. funny D. poor

8. A. enjoyed B. suggested C. practised D. began

9. A. challenged B. cheered C. concerned D. confused

10. A. support B. need C. recognize D. admire

11. A. regretful B. doubtful C. speechless D. fearless

12. A. journey B. life C. friendship D. story

13. A. though B. if C. as D. until

14. A. family B. culture C. career D. field