辽宁省葫芦岛市第八中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期初考试英语试题
辽宁省葫芦岛市高二英语下学期周考试题(二)
辽宁省葫芦岛市2015-2016学年高二英语下学期周考试题（二）第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）略笫二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15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。
AIn his new show, Evan Ruggiero plays guitar, sings pop standards and shows everybody his fine footwork. What makes all of these especially unusual is that Ruggiero,24,has only one leg.When he was a 19-year-old musical theater student at New Jersey's Montclair State University, Ruggiero had a rare bone cancer in his right leg. Finally his leg would have to be amputated（截）below the knee.Such a setback could have easily ended the career of a less tough person, but Ruggiero ,who has been dancing since he was five, now puts the experience into his performance. His show, "TheOne-Legged Song and Dance Man: Volume 3",explains how he returned to dance just 18 months after the amputation. His dance now relies on the use of a peg leg(假肢),he explains. The secret to his surprising success, he says, was being a "stubborn" patient who refused to give up on his dance and performing studies, despite the advice of his doctor. "It was a real setback, but after it was all over, I said, 'You know what? I need to pick up rightwhere I left off and continue my career, "' Ruggiero said.Ruggiero has come to view his peg leg as an instrument. "Tap dancers-they're always callingthemselves musicians, and their feet are their instrument, " he said. Noting that many audience members will never have seen a one-legged dancer before coming to his show, Ruggiero says he won't shy away from the physical "weakness" his performance shows because of hiscondition."A lot of people have come up to me, and they always say, 'You're such a role model and aninspiration, ' "he said. "I'm honored when people say that, of course, but I'm just trying to get on with my life."21. What makes Ruggiero's new show unusual?A. One-legged dance.B. His own artworks.C. The use of instrument.D. Songs of pop standard.22. According to the passage, it is true thatA. Ruggiero is a tough person with a strong willB. the setback has ended Ruggiero's dance careerC. Ruggiero is dancing relying on others' supportD. his doctor agreed he kept on dancing and studying23. When audience attend his performance, they may noticeA. Ruggiero plays piano, sings and dancesB. Ruggiero is a dancer with the help of a peg legC. there are many tap dancers in the performanceD. Ruggiero pretends to be a physically normal person24. What's the author's attitude to Evan?A. WorryB. SympathyC. EncouragementD. PityBFour Must-See Route 66( 66号公路) AttractionsThe United States is full of odd roadside attractions. Route 66 is home to some of the oldest and most known attractions of them all. Here are four attractions you should see along the Mother Road:1. Paul Bunyan and a Hot DogRoute 66 travelers pass by many fiberglass giants(巨人 ) right along the road. These giants were a popular form of advertising in the 1960s. Many of them stood in front of service stations. They held carparts, such as mufflers. The collection of Route 66 giants became known as "Muffler Men". Businesses hoped the strange statues would get travelers' attention.The first fiberglass giant was a "Paul Bunyan" figure, built in the early 1960s. It's said that Paul Bunyan is a famous wood worker.2. Crown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica RayCrown Candy Kitchen has been serving Route 66 travelers from the very beginning. It is just a few short shop opened more than 100 years ago, and has been making candies and meals ever since.On weekends, people sometimes wait in line for a table at Crown Candy for over an hour. Luckily there is free entertainment right outside. Jamaica Ray, a local folk artist, creates unusual sculptures.3. The World's Largest Rocking ChairFanning, Missouri, is home to one of the strangest Route 66 attractions. Just off the road sits an almost 13-meter-tall rocking chair.The structure was completed in 2008 0n the first of April, or April Fool's Day.At one time the chair actually rocked. But officials decided it had to be still to be safe for ever. People are not permitted to climb the chair. We think, however, that it probably happens once in a while when no one is watching.4. Big Texan's Steak ChallengeFew places better represent the common expression "Everything's Bigger in Texas" than the Big Texan Steak Ranch. Since 1960,it has appealed to travelers with big appetites and a big love of beef.It is hard to miss the huge yellow restaurant-or the giant cow statue that sits out front. The cow advertises Big Texan's special deal, and what has made this steak ranch famou s: a "free" 72-ounce(英两 ) or 2-kilogram steak. There is one trick: the steak is only free if you can eat the entire thing in one hour.A special table is in the middle of the restaurant for the daring diners who accept the challenge. Since 1990,more than 9,000 diners have eaten the entire 2-kilogram steak.25.What was considered as "Muffler Men"?A. Hot DogB. Jamaica RayC. Car partsD. Paul Bunyan26.Where will you maybe wait in line on weekends?A. Paul Bunyan and a Hot Dog.B. Crown Candy Kitchen and Jamaica Ray.C. The World's Largest Rocking Chair.D. Big Texan's Steak Challenge.27. If you visit The World's Largest Rocking Chair, you have toA. get there in AprilB. climb up and rock itC. see it 13 meters awayD. travel to Fanning, Missouri28. What is Big Texan's Steak Challenge?A. The giant cow statue sits out of the huge ran ch.B. Diners eat up the entire 72-ounce or 2-kilogram steak.C. The Big Texan Steak Ranch is the biggest restaurant in Texas.D. The daring diners sit around at a special table in the restaurant.CWorld Book Day is a celebration of all things wonderful about books for all ages, with author events, school fancy-dress parades（游行）and a ￡1 book token（购书券）given to all school children under 18. It is a yearly event on 23rd April, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ), to promote reading.In the Uni ted Kingdom, the day is recognized on the first Thursday in March. On 3rd March 2016 children of all ages in the U K will come together to appreciate reading. Sometimes, reading a modern novel can be tough ( Booker Prize winner The Luminaries runs to 832 pages! ), especially if reading is not your strong suit. In fact, one in six people in the UK never pick up a book because they’ve experienced difficulties or are out of the habit of reading for pleasure.The Galaxy Quick Reads series are designed to introduce reluctant readers to bestselling short funny novels, which bring the joy of reading without demanding hours of concentrated time. They cover a range of subjects, from romance to comedy.Jojo Moyes’s Paris For One is a romantic adventure in which 26-year-old Nell books a weekend away to Paris with her lazy, neglectful boyfrien d. When he fails to turn up, she is alone in the city. That is, until she meets Fabien, who shows her the charms of the Frenchc apital -- in more ways than one.Adele Geras’s moving story Out In The Dark was set in World War I, in which young Rob came back from the battlefields. Determined to find the officer’s w idow to return the photo of her and their daughter that the captain kept with him, he traveled several thousand miles but never gave up.Dead Man Talking is a fantastic tale of Pat, who had a terrible fight with his best friend, Joe, ten years ago -- but now hears that Joe is dead, and he must attend his funeral. But Joe is not going quietly that very night -- he’s lying in his coffin being very chatt y indeed.29.What is the main aim of the World Book Day?A. To promote book selling.B. To win authors fame.C. To encourage reading.D. To perfect education.30. If you lack confidence in your reading skills, you will probably avoid reading _____.A. Dead Man TalkingB. Paris For OneC. The LuminariesD. Out In The Dark31.What else do you expect the author to introduce?A. A romance.B. A moving story.C. A horror story.D. A comedy.32.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TURE?A. The Luminaries tells a story of a Booker Prize winner.B. Paris For One tells a story of Nell and Fabien.C. Out In The Dark is a story during World WarⅡ.D Dead Man Talking is a story of Pat and his talkative friend.DTry rubbing (摩擦 ) the tip of your finger backwards and forwards very quickly on your coat or a blanket. It should become hot. In cold weather we sometimes rub our hands together to make them warm. The rubbing of two together which causes heat is called "friction"(摩擦力). In the same way, people who lived in caves rubbed a piece of wood shaped like a pencil on another piece of wood with dried leaves or grass packed nearby. The heat set the leaves or grass alight. This was a difficult way of making fire. Better ways were found by using flint(火石),but it was not until 1827 that the first matches were made in England. Chemists made up a mixture and put it on an end of a stick or match. The mixture contained a small amount of phosphorous (磷),a chemical that bursts into flame when heated slightly. The other chemicals then caught fire and burned less fiercely until the wood was alight. By rubbing the end of the match, on sandpaper, the friction easily set the phosphorous alight. These first matches could also be struck on other rough surfaces, including the leather sole(底)of a shoe.At the time, everyone thought this was a wonderful invention. Unfortunately accidents happened. A whole box of matches would suddenly catch fire if it was heated. Imagine this happening to someone warming them selves by a fire with a box of matches in his or her pocket! Even loose matches in a handbag or pocket could rub together and catch fire.What was needed was a match that would only light if struck on a special surface. In 1852,thesafety match was invented in Sweden. No phosphorous was used in the match head-it was put on the outside of the matchbox instead. This made it impossible for the match to light unless it was rubbed along the box on the special surface which contained sandpaper mixed with a little phosphorous.33.Why did people use dried leaves or grass to pack another piece of wood?A. The leaves or grass is easy to be alight.B. The leaves or grass covered the wood well.C. The leaves or grass help the air cause heat.D. The leaves or grass acted as the role of match.34.What did the chemists make the match of in 1827?A. Leather sole, sandpaper and leaves.B. Wood, leather sole and sandpaper.C. Phosphorous, wood and sandpaper.D. Phosphorous , sandpaper and flint.35. If we used the safety match, we could seeA. loose matches could catch fire fiercelyB. phosphorous wasn't needed inside matchboxesC. there were matches and sandpaper in matchboxesD. the special surface containing sandpaper and phosphorous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。
-学年辽宁葫芦岛一中高二下期初摸底考试英语卷解析版
一、阅读理解Back in the days when I wrote my first songs, I hated my voice.I saw myself as a songwriter and guitarist but never a singer!I continued to write songs,and to search for the perfect singer. After a few years I did discover a singer, so we started a project together.We held a few concerts, and put a lot of work into it. She forces me to sing some songs at concerts myself,so I started going to a bar to practice them. This was my first,small breakthrough.One day she came round to my flat and informed me that she could no longer work with me,and also that the bar owner at the open mic venue(麦克风场地) had replaced us at short notice because some New York jazz star happened to be in town, and was available that evening to perform.The first bit of news made me sad and disappointed, but the second made me angry.However, that same evening, with as much determination as I could muster (集合),I resolved to play three new songs at the bar, just as I had planned before. I was quite nervous, but I dragged myself down to the bar and sang those songs! I never felt so liberated(无拘束的). That night I couldn’t get to sleep. I was simply astonished, hardly believing that I was a person who acted so courageously, and that I’d been able to sing my songs myself.Si nce then I’ve begun to encourage others to adopt a similar approach when they aren’t able to see their own potential.One example is an amateur fiddler (小提琴手) who could barely bring herself to lift her instrument to play in front of people.I forced her to ignore her fear, and simply get on with it. Now, a year or two later, she is a passionate,happy performer in front of any crowd!Once you get the ball rolling in yourself, you can start inspiring those around you.1、What was the author’s first breakthro ughA、She found the perfect singer.B、She started a project with her partner.C、She started to practice songs at a bar.D、She was able to sing all of her songs.2、How did the author feel when she heard that her partner could no longer work with herA、Sad and disappointed.B、Sad and angry.C、Disappointed and angry.D、Astonished and angry.3、The amateur fiddler is mentioned in the last but one paragraph in order to show that the author ________.A、has a good relationship with her.B、encourages others to see their potential.C、can perform in front of any crowd.D、is very interested in making friends.4、What’s the passage mainly aboutA、How to work with other singers.B、The story of the author and an amateur fiddler.C、How the author became a singer through her fighting spirit.D、How to write beautiful songs.Losing a job is considered one of the five most stressful life changes you can experience. Those who have been there say it feels like being robbed of your identity and is as painful as the loss of a loved one.It may be hard to believe at first, but finally you can use this experience as your advantage—to find another, perhaps even better job, to strengthen your relationship with your family, and to make some much-needed changes in your life. Here are three essential steps.Step1 Get emotional support. Because it’s easy to feel uneasy and vulnerable 〔脆弱), turning to others is the key to making a smooth transition(过渡). You’ll need people who will listen and provide a safe place for you to cry, or to express your fears and concerns.Don’t go it alone. It takes courage to ask for help, and yet, help may be what you need most to move forward.Step2 Seek professional guidance. Getting assistance from a recruiter〔招聘人员) or career adviser will not only help you value your experience and improve your skills, it also will ensure that you put your best foot forward. Once again, your local unemployment office should have helpful resources.Once you’ve got a new job, create your own security. Keep your resume up-to-date, stay in touch with recruiters about the job market, and constantly improve your skills to stay marketable in your field.Although being laid-off can turn your life upside down, many people say that it gave them push they needed to start a new life!1、What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passageA、To ask the family for help.B、To stay in touch with recruiters in your field.C、To deal with the hurt from losing a job.D、To keep your resume up-to-date.2、The underlined title “Consolidate family ties〞probably means“________〞.A、find another better job for your family.B、strengthen your relationship with your family.C、make some much-needed changes in your family.D、create your own security to your family.3、Which of the following is true according to the passageA、Losing a job is stressful but is not so painful as the loss of a loved one.B、Turning to others is the main key to obtaining deepest sympathy.C、Asking for a career adviser will help you and improve your skills.4、We can infer from the passage that the author is most likely to ____________.A、be a life coach.B、be a keeper of family ties.C、memorize his or her loved one.D、work in an employment agency.They may be small, and unable to have an adult conversation, but babies are proving their collective cleverness.While your baby still might not be able to speak, he or she knows about you’re feeling down. Babies as young as 5 months of age can distinguish an exciting tune from a sad one, according to a study published in 20xx in the journal Neuron.Deciding whether another person is helpful or harmful is crucial in choosing friends — and that ability starts being visible early. Kiley Hamlin of Yale University showed both 6– and 10–month–olds some anthropomorphized(人格化的) shapes, in which one shape helped another climb a hill, while a third shaped pushed the climber down. The little ones then got to choose which shape they preferred. Forboth age groups, most babies chose the helper shapes. This character–judgingability could be the first step in the formation of morals, Hamlin says.1、What does the third paragraph mainly sayA、Babies are born to dance.B、Babies prefer classical music.C、Babies love listening to music.D、Babies can tell different tunes apart.2、What can be inferred from the passageA、Babies can understand emotions.B、Babies value friendship very much.C、It’s hard for babies to adapt to the world around them.D、Babies show no reaction to speech.3、Kiley Hamlin found that babies ________.A、love to make friends.B、learn nothing while asleep.C、can tell right from wrong.D、like watching anthropomorphized shows.The Internet can be a great way to connect with people. The latest web craze is social networking on websites such as MySpace. More than 65 million young people use online social networking sites.That cyberspace(网络空间) trend is causing problems in school, however. In a recent survey, nearly 36 percent of school administrators said that social networking sites troubled learning in their districts. Should school districts ban sites like MySpace“It is important to keep in mind that just blocking access to social web sites at school is not the end of the story,〞 warns NSBA executive director Anne Bryant, “Most of the misuse of these sites takes place at home but still affects the classroom.〞Some educators aren’t as quick to pull the plug on social networking. They say the main problem with sites like MySpace i s that students don’t understand the dangers involved in using them. “Many students are posting personal information about themselves without regard to who has access to that information,〞 JimHirsch said, “Schools should focus on educating their students and their parents on how to be safe online.〞Experts argue that too many schools are forbidding students to use social networking web sites without thinking about their educational benefits. “Social networking web sites can help connect students in the United States to their peers in other countries, providing invaluable lessons in foreign cultures,〞 explains Hirsch.1、Where do students usually misuse social networking sitesA、At the teacher’s office.B、At the net bar.C、At the classroom.D、At home.2、The underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 may mean ________.A、some educators are in favor of students’ using social networking sitesB、some educators can’t block students from accessing social networking sitesC、some educators can’t connect so cial networking sites easilyD、some educators find it difficult to close social networking sites3、Which of the following is true according to the passageA、The Internet can’t be a good bridge to get along well with students.B、There are some students threatening other students by using social networking.C、Most of the misuse of these social web sites takes place at school and affects the home.D、Too many schools allow students to use social networking sites without Question.4、What might be the most suitable title for the passageA、Lessons OnlineB、Friendship OnlineC、Dangers OnlineD、Information Online。
辽宁省葫芦岛市第八高级中学高二英语下学期期中试题
2015–2016学年度下学期高二期中考试英语答题时间：100分钟总分数：120分阅读理解AHere is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respecteD.This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Ar rive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1.The passage is mainly about ________.munication typesB.the workplace atmosphereC.customs and social mannersD.living conditions and standards2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A.They put efficiency in the first place.B.They dislike face-to-face communication.C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.3.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A.When greeting seniorsB.When meeting the host aloneC.When attending a presentationD.When dining with business partners.4.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A.In BrazilB.In SingaporeC.In the United Arab EmirateD.In SwitzerlandBCara Lang is 13. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, in the U. S. Last Thursday, she didn't go to school. She went to work with her father instead. Every year, on the fourth Thursday in April, millions of young girls go work. This is Take Our Daughters to Work Day. The girls are between the ages of 9 and 15. They spend the day at work with an adult, usually a mother, father, aunt, or uncle. They go to offices, police stations, laboratories, and other places where their parents or other family members work. Next year, the day will include sons, too.The Ms. Foundation, an organization for women, started the program about ten years ago. In the U.S., many women work outside the home. The Ms. Foundation wanted girls to find out about many different kinds of jobs. Then, when the girls grow up, they can choose a job they like.Cara's father is a film director. Cara says, “It was very exciting for me to go t o the studio with my dad. I saw a lot of people doing different jobs.” Many businesses have special activities for girls on this day. Last year, Cara went to work with her aunt at the University of Massachusetts. In the engineering department, the girls learned to build a bridge with toothpicks and Candy. In the chemistry department, they learned to use scales. They learned about many other kinds of jobs, too.Right now, Cara does not know what job she will have when she grows up. But because of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, she knows she has many choices.5:What is Cara's father?A.An engineer.B.An official.C.A moviemaker.D.A professor.6:According to the passage, Take our Daughters to work Day is ______.A.on every Thursday in ApriB.a holiday for girls of all agesC.a day for girls to know about jobsD.a day for girls to get a job easily7:On this special day, Cara has done all the following EXCEPT that ____.A.she learned to use scalesB.she worked as an actressC.she went to work with her auntD.she used toothpicks and Candy to build a bridge8:What is probably the best title for the passage?A.Cara Lang, a Fortunate GirlB.Take Our Daughters to Work DayC.Children's Day and Work DayD.Ms. Foundation, an Organization for WomenCMany teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, don’t know them as well their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in children’s growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them. Some parents may even stop their childre n from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions?Who choose your friends?Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?9:When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _________.A.go to their friendsB.talk with their parentsC.have a discussion with their familyD.talk with their friends on the phone10:Which of the following is DIFFERENT in mea ning from the sentence “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.”?A.Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.B.Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.C.Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends.D.Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends.11:Which of the following sentences is TRUE?A.Parents should like everything their children enjoy.B.In all families, children can choose everything they like.C.Parents should try their best to understand their children better.D.Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.12:The main idea of this passage is that ___________.A.Teenagers need friendsB.Friends can give good adviceC.Parents often choose their children’s friends for themD.Good friends can communicate with each otherDMany facts suggest that children are overweight and the situation is getting worse,according to the doctors.I feel there are a number of reasons for this.Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded(包围)by shops selling unhealthy,fatty foods,such as fried chicken and ice cream,at low prices.This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook a meal for themselves.If there were fewer of these restaurants,then probably children would buy less take-away food.There is another argument that blames parents for allowing their children to become overweight.I agree with this,because good eating habits begin early in life,long before children start to visit fast food shops.If children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than healthy food,or are always allowed to choose what they eat,they will go for sweet and salty foods every time,and this will carry on throughout their lives.There is a third reason for this situation.Children these days take very little exercise.They do not walk to school.When they get home,they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer games.Not only is this an unhealthy pastime(消遣),it also gives them time to eat more unhealthy food.What they need is to go outside and play active games or sports.The above are the main reasons for this problem,and therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active,as well as steering them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.13:According to the text,what kind of children may eat more unhealthy food?A.Those who often take exercise.B.Those who often watch television.C.Those who often have meals at home.D.Those who often walk to school.14:The author thinks that children are becoming overweight because ________.A.their parents often cook meals for themB.they are too busy to go out and playC.they can’t choose what to eatD.there are too many fast food shops around15:The word“steering”underlined in the last sentence most probably means ________.A.forcingB.guidingC.drivingD.moving七选五根据短文内容 ,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案,选项中有两项为多余选项。
辽宁省高二英语下学期期中试题
辽宁省2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题第I卷（选择题，共70分）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）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI've always felt a need to be prepared for whatever situation I've found myself in．My mother once took me to a store when I was seven years old．She and I got to the checkout counter, and she realized she had forgotten a couple of things on her shopping list．She left me with the cart and ran off to get what she needed． "I'll be right back．" she said．She was gone just a few minutes, but in that time, I had loaded all the things on the belt and everything was rung up．I was left staring at the cashier, who was staring at me．"Do you have money for me, son?" she said．"I'll need to be paid．"I didn't realize she was just trying to amuse herself．So I stood there, ashamed and embarrassed．By the time my mom returned, I was angry．"You left me here with no money! This lady asked me for the money, and I had nothing to give her.”Now that I'm an adult, you'll never catch me with less than $200 in my wallet．I want to be prepared in case I need it．I've always admired people who are over-prepared．In college, I had a classmate named Norman．One day he was giving a presentation on an overhead projector and in the middle of his talk, the light bulb on the projector blew out．We would have to wait ten minutes until someone found a new projector．"It's Okay." he announced．"There's nothing to worry about."We watched him walk over to his bag and pull something out．He had brought along a spare bulb for the overhead projector．Who could even think of that?I often told my students, " When you go into the wilderness, the only thing youcan depend on is what you take with you．" And essentially, the wilderness is anywhere but your home or office．So take money．Pack a light bulb．Be prepared．21．Why did the cashier ask a seven-year-old boy to pay for the purchases?A．The boy was shopping by himself．B．The boy's mother asked her to do so．C．The cashier was playing a joke on him．D．The boy's mother was away for something else．22．Why did Norman bring a spare bulb with him?A．He was always well-prepared．B．His presentation was about bulbs．C．He knew the classroom equipment was of poor quality．D．He predicted the bulb on the projector would blow out．23．What do the two stories tell us?A．Accidents happen almost every day．B．In fair weather, prepare for a rainy day．C．Money is the key that opens all doors.D．Chances favor those who are well-prepared．BAs a leading Chinese language school and a cultural exchange institute in China，Global Exchange Education Center has been providing Mandarin (or Putonghua) language courses and cultural exchange programs for over a decade.How to apply for our programs■In order to apply for all of our programs, you must beat least 18 years old.in good health,a senior high school graduate.■Application Procedure for Chinese Language ProgramsStep 1. Send us a completed application form by email or fax.Step 2. Send us $ 60 application fee after receiving our email confirmation. Step 3. Arrange the payment transfer.Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.■Application Procedure for Chinese Business Internship (实习）ProgramStep 1. Send us a completed application form with your CV and personal statement for the program by email or fax.Step 2. Send us $ 310, including $60 application fee and $ 250 internship placement deposit, after receiving our letter of acceptance for the program.Step 3. Arrange final payment transfer after receiving our second confirmation. Step 4. Plan the trip to Beijing.■Personal Statement for applicants for Chinese Business Internship Program You should state why you want to take this program and what your expectations of the program are. How you will make use of this program in your future career. ■APPLICATION DEADLINESThe applications for most programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to submit your application ahead of the application deadlines.■ConfirmationHaving received your application, Global Exchange Education Center usually sends out an email confirmation for the booking within 2-5 working days.24. The text is probably written for ______.A．junior high graduates B．job seekersC．international students D．language trainers25. If you apply for both of the programs, the total application fees will be ______.A．$ 120 B． $310 C．$25 D．$ 37026. If you want to apply for Chinese Business Internship program successfully, you'll ______.A．send the application form by post B. send personal statement and CV only C．have to get confirmed at least twice D. have to make a travel plan in Beijing 27. Which of the following is not necessarily included in applicants，personalstatement?A．Their purposes of taking the program. B．Their expectations of the program.C．Their future practice of the program. D．Their feedbacks on the program.C"Oh, my God! Did I really just send that text?" Most people have said something that they wish they could take back. And if they had paused to think about it first, they probably would have acted differently. Pausing doesn't pay off just when you speak. Scientific studies have shown that making a habit of pausing before you do something can actually have a big impact on how your life turns out.In making decisions we rely on two areas of the brain. One area creates and processes emotions; the other governs logical thought. The type of decision, how we feel about it, and how prepared we are to handle it help determine which brain area has the most influence.But our age also plays an important role. Thinking through the consequences of one's actions is actually harder for teens because the area controlling logical (逻辑的)thought is not fully developed until around age 25. This is why teens often feel an intense emotional drive to act impulsively(冲动地)---it's how their brains are structured! Though this tendency to act without considering the outcomes can lead to problematic situations, impulsivity during the developmental years evolves because it makes teens more open to new experiences and ideas. This openness helps teens to become independent adults.The key to making impulsivity work for you instead of against you is to train your brain by practicing pausing. This doesn't mean you stop taking risks or being open to new experiences. But you won't know if the risk is worth it until you think it through. Deciding to take a risk based on logic shows self-control, not impulsivity.What are different ways to pause? You might take a deep breath, count to 10, or ask "Is this worth it?" different strategies work for different people. Whatever works for you, keep doing it! By practicing pausing, you can actually change your brain. This means that over time, pausing, instead of immediately reacting, becomes your "natural" response.And with this change, people are on their way to enjoying the life rewards that come with high levels of self-control---even if they weren't natural-born pausers!28. What challenges teenagers?A. Giving natural response.B. Making logical decision.C. Acting before thorough thinking.D. Choosing brain-training strategies.29. An impulsive person tends to____.A. consider or accept new ideasB. change ideas frequentlyC. think through a risk in advanceD. show high level of self-control30. According to the passage, by training one's brain, one can____.A. stop taking risksB. fully develop one's brainC. become more open to new experienceD. reduce the influence of emotional drive31. What is the best title for the passage?A. Push the Pause ButtonB. Impulsivity WorksC. Discover the Brain FunctionD. Crying Over the Spilt MilkDOne of the main challenges facing many countries is how to maintain their identity in the face of globalization and the growing multi-language trend. "One of the main reasons for economic failure in many African countries is the fact that, with a few important exceptions, mother-tongue education is not practiced in any of the independent African states." said Neville Alexander, Director of the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa at the University of Cape Town.In response to the spread of English and the increased multi-language trends arising from immigration, many countries have introduced language laws in the lastdecade. In some, the use of languages other than the national language is banned in public spaces such as advertising posters. One of the first such legal provisions(规定) was the 1994 "Toubon law" in France, and the idea has been copied in many countries since then. Such efforts to govern language use are often considered as futile by language experts, who are well aware of the difficulty in controlling fashions in speech and know from research that language switching among bilinguals is a natural process.It is especially difficult for native speakers of English to understand the desire to maintain the "purity" of a language by law. Since the time of Shakespeare, English has continually absorbed foreign words into its own language. English is one of the most mixed and rapidly changing languages in the world, but that has not been a barrier to acquiring superiority and power. Another reason for the failure of many native English speakers to understand the role of the state regulation is that it has never been the Anglo-Saxon way of doing things. English has never had a state-controlled authority for the language, similar, for example, to the Academic Francaise in France.The need to protect national languages is, for most western Europeans, a recent phenomenon-------especially the need to ensure that English does not unnecessarily take over too many fields. Public communication, education and new ways of communication promoted by technology, may be key fields to defend.32. Neville Alexander believes that __________.A. mother-tongue education is not practiced in all African countriesB. globalization has resulted in the economic failure of AfricaC. globalization has led to the rise of multi-language trendD. lack of mother-tongue education can lead to economic failure33.The underlined word "futile" (in paragraph 2) most probably means " ___________".A. workableB. practicalC. uselessD. unnecessary34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. English has taken over fields like public communication and education.B. Many aspects of national culture are threatened by the spread of English.C. Most language experts believe it is important to promote a national language.D. Europeans have long realized the need to protect a national language.35. The best title for the passage is __________.A. Fighting against the rule of EnglishB. Protecting local languages and identitiesC. Globalization and multi-language trendD. To maintain the purity of language by law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。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次段考试题(2)
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次段考试题（2）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. What can we know from the conversation?A. The man enjoys cooking a lot.B. Today is the woman’s birthday.C. The man often plays jokes on others2. What has led Amy to success?A. Her effort.B. Her luck.C. Her intelligence.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Keep a balanced budget.B. Try to save some money.C. Avoid borrowing money.4. What is the probable relationship between the two speaker s?A. Fellow students.B. Teacher and student.C. Mother an d son.5. Why did the man apologize?A. He didn’t do his homework.B. He didn’t phone the woman.C. He didn’t call on the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第6段材料，回答6-7题。
6. Why does the woman want to buy a bicycle?A. For transportation.B. For exercise and health.C. To save transport expense.7. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Sell her car.B. Buy a car.C. Buy a helmet.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
16—17学年下学期高二开学收心考试英语试题(附答案)
2016-2017学年高二下学期开学收心考试英语试卷注意事项：本试题分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分，考试时间为120分钟。
其中第Ⅰ卷为选择题共100分；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题共50分。
第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，满100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where will the speakers go next?A. The office.B. Their home.C. A restaurant.2. What do we know about the man?A. He lives not far from the library.B. He always borrows these days.C. He goes to the library twice a month.3. What does the man imply ?A. Everything is ready for the party.B. Too many people are invited to the party.C. Only a few close friends will attend the party.4. What did the man think of the movie?A. InterestingB. SeriousC. Impractical5. What does the man suggest the woman do ?A. Buy the skirtB. Follow the fashionC. Bargain over the price第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次大考试题
2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次大考试题本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节：听力理解（共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段材料，回答第1-2题。
1. A. To get her money back.B. To complain to the manager.C. To exchange a piece of clothing.2. A. By hand.B. By washing machine.C. By dry cleaning.听第二段材料，回答第3-4题。
3. A. Manager assistant. B. Salesman. C. Secretary.4. A. The travel. B. The pay. C. The workinghours.听第三段材料，回答第5-6题。
5. A. Discuss the Peterson Project.B. Meet with the managers.C. Talk with Valerie Dumonde.6. A. He usually work late.B. He can go home now.C. He needs to hurry to the restaurant.第二节：回答问题（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）听下面一段材料，然后回答问题。
材料及问题读两遍。
读完每个问题后你将有10秒钟的作答时间。
7. __________________ and _________________8. Some books_____________________________9. _______________________________________10._______________________________________第二部分阅读理解(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。
学16—17学年下学期高二期中考试英语试题(附答案) (1)(2)
2016—2017学年第二学期（高二英语）期中考试试卷第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从小题所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题.每段对话仅读一遍.1.What’s wrong with the book?A. It is sold out.B. It has a discount.C. The cover is damaged.2.Where are the speakers?A.In a restaurant.B. In a hotel.C. In a school.3.How much are the potatoes?A. 6 cents a pound.B. 16 cents a pound.C. 60 cent a pound.4.What does the man want to do?A. Make a proposal to his girlfriendB. Buy a gift for his girlfriend.C.Hold a birthday party for his girlfriend5.How will the woman go to the hotel?A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By taxi.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从小题所给的A,B,C,三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应的位置.听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟作答时间.每段独白或对话读两遍.听第6段材料,回答第6,7，题.6.What can we learn about the woman ?A.She isn’t familiar with the Internet.B. She can’t afford a camera.C. She doesn’t like MA-205.7.What is the man probably going to do next ?A. Reduce the budget.B. Change the model.C. Order a camera.听第7段材料,回答8，9 题.8.What does the man want Lily to do ?A. Help practice the play.B. Lend him the textbook.C. Help return a book to the library .9.When will Lily come back home ?A. At 3:00.B. At 3:30.C. At 5:00.听第8段材料,回答第10 ，11 ,12 题.10.What kind of activity will the two speakers have?A. A birthday party.B. A dancing party.C. A picnic.11.When do the two spakers plan to have the activity ?A. This Saturday .B. This Sunday.C. Next Saturday.12.Where will the two speakers have the activity ?A. In the classroom.B.In the canteen.C. In the meeting center.听第9段材料,回答第13, 14，15，16题.13.What is the first news headline about ?A. Street violence.B. Personal safety.C. Students’ health.14.Why did some parents gather at school in Glasgow ?A. To prevent the close-down of the school.B. To call for better primary education.C. To participate in school activities.15.What are the little pickers doing ?A. Collecting private rubbish.B.Having a one-day break.C.Cleaning themselves up.16.Which team will play in the European Cup final ?A. AC Milan and Barcelona.B. Barcelona and Liverpool.C. Liverpool and AC Milan. 听第10段材料,回答第17,18,19,20题.17.What is the man mainly talking about ?A.The legend stories of Cambridge.B. The students’ life in Cambridge.C. The historey of Cambridge.18.What does Peterhouse like in 1284 ?A. It is the oldest college in Cambidge.B.There were plenty of books in the library.C. Students enjoyed total freedom there.19.In which year Henry VI found King’s College ?A.In 1513.B. In 1511.C. In 144020. Who ever studied in Cambridge according to the spraker?A. Bacon and Newton.B. Byron and Tennis.C. Michelle and Words Worth.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D、）中选出最佳选项。
2016-2017学年辽宁省葫芦岛协作体高二下学期期中联合考试英语试题
2016-2017学年辽宁省葫芦岛协作体高二下学期期中联合考试英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AHave you got any wonderful plans for your coming vacation?Here are some wonderful films for you to kill time.Away We GoWith a baby on his way,a young couple,Burt and Verona,look at their lives and are puzzled about what they really want.So they hit the road and look for a place to call home.On their journey,they visit some characters and learn a lot.It's about taking the scenic route in life,preparing for the hope and excitement and fear of new beginnings, while never forgetting to look out of the window.500 Days of SummerTom is in love with Summer from the moment he sees her.Can he accept that she simply likes him for now,not for forever?The movie is about Tom struggling with that reality.Tom remembers his love Summer as a series of joys and puzzlement.But Summer is just herself and he cannot have her.Here is a rare movie that begins by telling us how it will end and is about how the hero has no idea why.Orphan（孤儿）Esther,a bright and well-behaved child,however,is not as good as she appears.Soon after being taken home,the peace of her adoptive family is completely changed.If you want a good horror film about a child from hell,then you got one!Do not,in any case,take children to see it.1.What do we know about Away We Go?A.It tells us to be satisfied with our lifeB.It shows Burt and Verona's life journey.C.It tells Burt and Verona have been married for a long time.D.It shows Burt and Verona always like looking out of the window.2.What is the theme of 500 Days of Summer?A.Love.B.Season.C.Success.cation.3.What should you pay attention to when you are watching Orphan?A.Watching it at night.B.Buying enough food to eat.C.Going to a big cinema to watch it.D.Making children stay away from it.4.The author's purpose in writing the text is to .A.introduce films for a film firmB.introduce several films for peopleC.advertise several films for a websiteD.advertise some films for a cinemaBTom was a clever boy,but his parents were poor,so he had to work in his spare time and during his holidays to pay for his education.In spite of this,he managed to get to the university,but it was so expensive to study there that during the holiday he found it necessary to get two jobs at the same time so as to make enough money to pay for his studies.One summer he managed to get a job in a butcher's shop（肉店）during the day-time,and another in a hospital at night.In the shop,he learned to cut meat quite nicely,so the butcher often left him to do all the serving while he went to the back room to do the accounts.In the hospital,on the other hand,he was,of course,allowed to do the simplest jobs,like helping to lift people and to carry them from one part of the hospital to another.Both at the butcher's shop and at the hospital,Tom had to wear white clothes.One evening at the hospital,Tom had to carry a woman from her bed to the place where she was to have an operation.The woman was already feeling frightened at the thought of the operation before he came to get her,but when she saw Tom,that finished her."No!No!"she cried."Not my butcher!I won't be operated on by my butcher!"and fainted away（昏厥）.5.Tom tried to earn enough money by .A.cutting meat quicklyB.doing two part-time jobsC.studying in the universityD.cooking in a butcher's shop6.Tom was a student,but at the same time he was .A.a butcher and a doctorB.a manager and a doctorC.an assistantD.an accountant7.What can we infer from the text?A The woman patient recognized Tom. B.Tom always got high grades in his study.C.Tom's parents never gave him money to study.D.The doctors in the hospital felt unsatisfied with Tom.CSweetest Day is always the third Saturday in October.This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit,Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities).It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country.Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy.It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick,aged,and orphaned,but also friends,relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.Over 60 years ago,a Cleveland man,believing that the city's orphans and shut-ins too often felt forgotten and neglected,formed the idea of showing them that they were remembered.He did this through the distribution of small gifts.With the help of his friends and neighbors,he distributed these remembrances on a Saturday in October.During the years that followed,other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony,which came to be called "Sweetest Day".In time,the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the poor was broadened to include everyone,and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift.And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country.Sweetest Day is not based on any single group's religious belief or on a family relationship.It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving,Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care,in a practical way.8.Sweetest Day is celebrated to .A.spread religious beliefB.make someone cheer upC.strengthen family relationshipD.help the poor get out of trouble9.Sweetest Day originated in .A.DetroitB.ClevelandC.BuffaloD.New York10.The underlined word "remembrances" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to " ".A.tasksB.ideasC.giftsD.pills11.What can we know from the text?A.Sweetest Day is celebrated in the form of a family party.B.Over 60 years ago,men too often felt forgotten and neglected.C.Only a few religions have the tradition to celebrate the holiday.D.The idea of creating Sweetest Day came from a man who cared for orphans.DMeeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning,people may send the wrong signal.Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk",usually over a glass of tea,before they do any job.In many European countries,like the UK or France,people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafe rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion;instead there was an uncomfortable silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better,I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture,we express meaning mainly through words,but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly,English and German cultures share similar values;however,Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact,this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.12.People who have a "small talk" expect to .A.know business affairsB.make some new friendsC.develop closer relationsD.find a better business partner13.According to the text,the people in Thailand .A.dislike lively discussionsB.are very rude to foreignersC.like keeping silent at any timeD.are good at talking with foreigners14.Germans start business more quickly than Englishmen probably because of .A their unique cultures B.their cultural problemsC.their unique culturesD.their cultural problems15.What can be the best title for the text?A.Multicultural EnvironmentB.Cross-Cultural DifferencesC.How to Understand Each OtherD.How to Build Up a Relationship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。
辽宁省2016_2017学年高二英语6月月考试题(含解析)
辽宁省2016-2017学年高二英语6月月考试题（含解析）本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）第I卷第一部分听力（略）第二部分：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）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIn a cold winter, a couple had to move out from the luxury villa because of bankruptcy. The husband worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought, “he doesn’t love me anymore, he just cares his business… not me”.One day, she began to take a bath, he stopped her at the door, “Let me take it first, OK?” “Why not let me shower first?” she asked. “I was tired, sweetie, you take it later, OK?” She was totally depressed.On a morose(闷闷不乐的）day, she found nothing to do and turned on his computer, a few words blurred her eyes...It was his diary:Today, I was quite sad, she asked me why I was always taking the bath first, and I said to her, I was exhausted. She was unhappy, in her mind, I treated her not as well as usual, but how can I do? I wasn’t as rich as before! We moved to the small apartment, there was only a shower in such a freezing winter. But I found that if one person took the shower first, the room could get a little warm, so every time I rushed to the bathroom first. I was thinking that, when she took the shower, the room would get warme r, at least1℃, 2℃or 3℃.Now I can’t give her comfortable life, bring her the luxury restaurant, buy expensive dresses for her, but at least, I can give her 1℃ love.1. Why was the husband always taking the bath first?A. Because he was tired from work.B. Because he didn’t love her anymore.C. Because he wanted to get the bathroom warmer.D. Because he treated his wife not as well as usual.2. What does the underlined word “bankruptcy” in the first paragraph probably mean?A. crashB. movingC. diseasesD. failure3. The best title of the passage may be ______.A. A troubleB. 1℃ loveC. Husband and wifeD. A romantic love story【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B【解析】该短文是一篇记叙文，描述了一对夫妇在破产之后，搬出了豪华的庄园之后发生的故事。
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葫芦岛市八高中2016–2017学年度下学期高二实验班第一次月考考试试题答题时间：100 分钟总分数： 150分第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2分，共计40分）AEnglish is an important global language, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to learn. Many experts have tried to make English easier for students t o learn―but they weren’t always successful.In 1930, Professor CK Ogden of Cambridge University invented Basic English. It had only 850 words (and just eighteen verbs) and Ogden said most people could learn it in just thirty hours. The problem was that people who learned Basic English could write and say simple messages, but they couldn’t understand the answers in “real” English! It was also impossible to explain a word if it wasn’t in the Basic English word list. For example, if you wanted a watermelon, yo u asked for “a large green fruit with the form of an egg, which has a sweet red inside and a good taste”!RE Zachrisson, a university professor in Sweden, decided that the biggest problem for learners of English was spelling, so he invented a language called Anglic. Anglic was similar to English, but with much simpler spelling. “Father” became “faadher”, “new” became “nue’ and “years” became “yeerz”. Unfortunately for some students of English, Anglic never became popular.Even easier is the language which ships’ captains use: it’s called “Seaspeak”. Seaspeak uses a few simple phrases for every possible situation. In Seaspeak, for example, you don’t say, “I’m sorry what did you say?” or “I didn’t understand, can you repeat that?” It’s just “Say again.” No mo re grammar!In the age of international communication through the Internet who knows? ...a new form of English might appear. A large number of the world’s e-mails are in English and include examples of “NetLingo” like OIC (Oh, I see) and TTYL (Talk to you later). In another fifty years, English might not exist ... we will probably all speak fluent Internetish!1.The best title for the passage would be ______.A. SeaspeakB. Basic EnglishC. InternetishD. Easy English2.It will take a person about ______ weeks to learn Basic English if he spends twohours learning it every day.A. sixB. fourC. twoD. three3.According to Professor Zachrisson, what was the biggest problem for learners of English?A. Grammar.B. Vocabulary.C. Speaking.D. Spelling.4.What might happen to English in another fifty years?A. It might be replaced by Internetish.B. It might become a global language.C. It might take the place of all other languages.D. It might become more and more difficult.BAmericans plan parties for many reasons. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious or national holidays. But some parties are especially American. For example, a group of neighbors may gather on their streetto eat food, play music and visit with one another. This is called a block party.A woman might invite a group of women to a party called a baby shower for a friend who is about to give birth. Guests bring presents for the new baby.Americans also attend tailgate parties. A tailgate is the back end of a truck or other vehicle that opens down. The tailgate parties are a big part of sports culture inthe United States. Friends bring food and drink to a sports event. They eat togetherin the parking area of the sports stadium.Birthday parties are also very popular. Many parents organize a party for their child around a theme. Birthday parties usually include gifts and a birthday cake with candles.In many parts of the United States, cupcakes have become a popular replacement for cakes.Birthday parties can be low cost or very costly. Some parents take their children’s birthday parties very seriously, even when the child is too young to fully understandthe celebration.One group of parents started a website called Birthdays Without Pressure. They decidedthat some parents were under too much social pressure to plan costly parties for their children. The group sees this movement a s an example of America’s culture of “too much stuff”. The group’s website gives suggestions on how to keep birthday celebrations simple, meaningful and fun without spending a lot of money. Their advice may be very helpful during this period of economic recession (萧条)．5．What can be the best title for the passage?A. Reasons for partiesB. Birthdays without pressureC. American partiesD. Different parties in the world6．How many kinds of parties does the passage mention?A. 5.B. 6.C. 7.D. 8.7．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Block party is especially American.B. Some parties in America are the same as in other countries.C. There’s a party for the mother before her new baby is born.D. Birthday parties are the most popular in America.8．The purpose of Birthdays Without Pressure is to advise people to _________. A. relieve people’s pressure B. have meaningful birthday parties with low cost C. make birthday parties meaningful and costly D. spread America’s cultureCStudents decide to take a job while being in university because of two reasons: on the one hand, they need money; on the other hand, they want to experience something new and they want to see what working means.But is it good to take a job while you are a university student? There are both advantages and disadvantages if we were to answer this question. If we were to think about the advantages, we could mention the ones I have just discussed. Having a job at an early age helps us gain experience, which will be very useful to our later life. We may become financially independent and don’t need to ask our parents for money each time we want to go downtown with our friends, or spend the holiday at the seaside or in the mountains.However, students who take a job might have problems in spending enough time on their study. If they work during the day, they may have to be absent from their classes, and if they work at night they will feel tired the next day. They may choose to stay at home, resting. What’s wors e, some students may even get bored with study. Well, this fact happens every now and then, but there are cases when well-prepared students take a part-time job but at the same time they make time for study, too. And they have good results. Their case is a good example to follow among the students who decide to work while being in university. Anyway, we need to keep in mind that study is the most important job for a student.9. The writer believes that some college students work ______.A. to learn something practicalB. for pleasureC. to support their familyD. for further education.10. What are the benefits for college students who take a job according to the passage?A. Make more friendsB. Prepare them for their future careersC. Win free journeysD. Have complete independence from their family11. Taking a job may cause students to ______.A. be absent from their examsB. lose their interest in their studiesC. be in conflict with their roommatesD. receive punishment from their teachers12. In the last paragraph, the writer implies that college students ______ .A. had better take a part-time job during vacationB. should not take a jobC. can keep a balance between work and studyD. should learn by doingDYou feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out，or feel upset. When you take and take without giving anything back，you never feel a sense of achievement, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving so as to achieve real happiness is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two gro ups which I call “being” and “having” values. Your “being” values are the character traits(特征)of the ideal person you would like to be. An example of some “being” values are：kind，loving，generous，inspirational, peaceful，wise and even powerful. By acting on these values, you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by “being” a positive role model. Mastering “being” these character traits becomes your life purpose.Your “having” values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happ y. These could be companionship，achievement, support, “being” valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.When you make a c ommitment to live by your “being” values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary(保守的) ones. If your usual habitis to complain about your problems，you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person might go for a walk, meditate(沉思)，or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry，you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words，you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself，but you reinforce(增强)your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.13. The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 probably means________.A. a feeling of emptinessB. a loss of powerC. a lack of energyD. a state of being confused14. What can be inferred from the text？A. “Having” values are better than “being” values.B. The way other people think of you decides who you are.C. A calm person does not choose to complain easily.D. A responsible person does not care about financial security.15. The main purpose of this passage is to________.A. persuade the readers to make a commitmentB. inform the readers how to be truly happyC. explain to the readers what personal values areD. instruct the readers how to make wise choices第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Whether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. __16__ Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.Tips★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn't worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.★2. Get plenty of rest. __17___ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you'll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. ___18___ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.★4. Bring all necessary materials. ___19__ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else you'll need for the test.★5. __20___ Showing up late cuts back the time you'll have to take for the test if it's already testing hours. You'll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.B．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.C．Failing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.D．Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.E．One piece of cheese probably won't last until test time.G．Don't forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.F．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。