吉林省吉林市重点高中2015年高二英语下学期期末考试试题(含答案)
2015—2016学年度下学期期末考试题高二英语一、听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10称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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15.1. What does the man want to do?A. Take photos.B. Buy a camera.C. Help the woman.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A noisy night.B. Their life in town.C. A place of living.3. Where is the man now?A. On his way.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.4. What will Celia do?A. Find a player.B. Watch a game.C. Play basketball.5. What day is it when the conversation takes place?A. Saturday.B. Sunday.C. Monday.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What is Sarah going to do?A. Buy John a gift.B. Give John a surprise.C. Invite John to France.7. What does the man think of Sarah‘s plan?A. Funny.B. Exciting.C. Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter?A. She has to give up her travel pan.B. She wants to visit another city.C. She needs to put off her test.9. What does Diana want Peter to do?A. Help her with her study.B. Take a book to her friend.C. Teach a geography lesson.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman?A. To tell her about her new job.B. To ask about her job program.C. To plan a meeting with her.11. Who needs a new flat?A. Alex.B. Andrea.C. Miranda.12. Where is the woman now?A. In Baltimore.B. In New York.C. In Avon.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Jan consider most important when he judges a restaurant?A. Where the restaurant is.B. Whether the prices are low.C. How well the food is prepared.14. When did Jan begin to write for a magazine?A. After he came back to Sweden.B. Before he went to the United States.C. As soon as he got his first job in 1982.15. What may Jan do to find a good restaurant?A. Talk to people in the street.B. Speak to taxi drivers.C. Ask hotel clerks.16. What do we know about Jan?A. He cooks for a restaurant.B. He travels a lot for his work.C. He prefers American food.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?A. It‘s a new building.B. It‘s a small town.C. It‘s public place.18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon?A. Saturday nights.B. Sunday afternoons.C.Fridays and Saturdays.19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?A. Via del Mar Street.B. Fernando Street.C. Hernandes Street.20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best?A. It has an old stone surface.B. It is named after a writer.C. It has a famous university.二、阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分)AIn England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.21. Why do people in England often talk about the weather?A. Because they may have four seasons in one dayB. Because they often have very good weatherC. Because the weather is warm just like in springD. Because the sky is sunny all day22. From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.A. sunshine and snowB. black cloudsC. summer and winterD. spring and autumn23. "People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too ______in winter."A. warmB. coolC. coldD. rainy24. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.A. their friends ask them to do soB. it often rains in EnglandC. they are going to sell themD. they are their favourite things25. The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.A. Bad SeasonsB. Summer or WinterC. The Weather in EnglandD. Strange English PeopleBYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they‘re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn‘t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it‘s time to repaint, go blue.Don‘t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里）per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of thetime, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you‘re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one,total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we‘ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.26.The text is especially helpful for those who care about_______.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets27.A home environment in blue can help people_________.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites28.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast music.e smaller spoons.D.Turn down the lights.29.What can be a suitable title for the test?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?CMore student than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the ―year off‖ between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. ―Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,‖ he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. ―New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,‖he said.30. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A. It is flexible in length.B. It is a time for relaxation.C. It is increasingly popular.D. It is required by universities.31. According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year______.A.are better prepared for college studiesB.know a lot more about their future jobsC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities32. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A. He's puzzled.B. He's worried.C. He's surprised.D. He's annoyed.33. What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B. Make plans for the new term.C.Earn money for their education.D.Prepare for their graduate studies.DChoose Your One-Day Tours!Tour A一Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge一£until 26 March and £39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey,the Royal Crescent and the Costuite Matson. Stonehenge is one of the world‘s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5,000 years.Tour B-Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary‘s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house一£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided o f England‘s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the ―city of dreaming spires(尖顶)‖form St Mary‘s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace一£34 until March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry Mill‘s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle（entrance fees not included）. With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze(迷宫)where it is easy to get lost!Tour D-Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great-£33 until 18 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.34.Which tour will you choose if you want to see Engla nd‘s oldest university city?A.Tour AB.Tour BC.Tour CD.Tour D35.Which of the following tours charges the lowest fee on 17 March?A.Windsor Castle & Hampton Court.B.Oxford & StratfordC.Bath &Stonehenge.D.Cambridge.36.Why is Hampton Court a major tourist attraction?A.It used to be the home of royal families.B.It used to be a well-known mazeC.It is the oldest palace in BritainD.It is a world-famous castle.EMy color television has given me nothing but a headache.I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldn‘t fit.I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model.I realized this a d ay later,when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars lessthan I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the night. Fortunately, I didn‘t get any chan nels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed.Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason,when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradually,this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it,I had to change to another channel and then change it back.Sometimes this technique would not work,and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set.When neither of these methods removed the static noise,I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away.At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist,and it stopped working altogether .My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now,but I keep expecting more trouble.37.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldn‘t return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.38.Which of the following can best replace the phr ase ―signed off‖in Paragraph 1?A.ended all their programsB.provided fewer channelsC.changed to commercialsD.showed all-night movies39.How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it.B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels.D. By having it repaired.40. How does the author sound when telling the story?A. CuriousB. AnxiousC. CautiousD. Humorous三、完形填空共20小题：（每小题1.5分，满分30分）Here I must put in a few words about my experience here in China. If I have ___41___ with a Chinese host, he always presses___42___ food onto my plate as soon as I have emptied the previous helping(份额). That often makes me ___43___ very awkward(尴尬). I have to eat the food even if I don‘t ___44___ it, because it is considered ___45___ manners in the West to ___46___ one‘s food on the plate. I have also ___47___ that when a Chinese sits at an American‘s dinner party, he very often ___48___ the offer of food or drink though he is in fact still hungry or ___49___. This might be good manners in China, but it is certainly___50___ in the West. In the United States, it is___51___ to keep asking someone again and again or press something on him. Americans are very __52___. If they want something, they will ask for it. If not, they will say, ―__53__‖ Here‘s an example: When an American is offered ___54__ by the host, and he doesn‘t feel like beer, he will probably say, ―No, thanks. I just don‘t feel like it. I‘ll ___55___ some diet Pepsi-Cola if you have it.‖ That is __56__ an American will do. ___57___are taught that ―Honesty is the best policy‖. But in some countries, courtesy(谦虚) might be more important than ___58___. So when I am here in China, I have to observe the __59___ here. But when you go to ___60___, you had better ―Do as the Romans do.‖41. A. trouble B. dinner C. words D. difficulty42. A. more B. much C. enough D. little43. A. think B. taste C. feel D. smell44. A. eat B. like C. drink D. help45. A. important B. bad C. polite D. rude46. A. take B. leave C. forget D. pass47. A. noticed B. minded C. heard D. informed48. A. accepts B. refuses C. nods D. gives49. A. thirsty B. angry C. happy D. full50. A. so B. kind C. not D. right51. A. impolite B. good C. kind D. sad52. A. honest B. direct C. short D. kind53. A. I‘m sorry B. Yes, I want C. No, thanks D. Yes, please54. A. food B. beer C. coffee D. tea55. A. bring B. offer C. like D. take56. A. that B. what C. whether D. how57. A. Englishmen B. Frenchmen C. Americans D. Australians58. A. manners B. honesty C. request D. order59. A. customs B. habits C. action D. ways60. A. China B. Rome C. the United States D. the United Nations四、用所给单词的正确形式填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，共15分）61.The book is ________(base) on a true story ;which is very moving.62.To our surprise ,the two Englishmen speak German while the other two _______(German).63.Father is thankful to me for ________(persuade) him to give up smoking.64.They are having their house ____________ (decorate)65._______ (bit) by a dog ,the little boyu did not dare to play with dogs again.66.The house ________ (surround) by high walls because I tis too dangerous.67.They ________(equip) the classroom with a television during the holiday .68.His father says that he has never ________ (regret) sending his son abroad.69.She put a couple of headache ________(pill).70.They had no time _______ (arrange) their own wedding.五、单句改错（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）71.I didn‘t make sense that he said.72.The teacher is concerning about his students‘ health .73.We have to stay at home because the bad weather .74. In a conclusion ,I would like to say I have enjoyed myself very much today.75.The mother as well as her two daughters were in the kitchen at the moment .76.I shall lend the money to who comes first.77.Not evry child want to become a film star.78.We took lots of picture of the young dancers .79.In the last exam he got 98 marks, ranked first in his class.80.The meeting was over. It was lasted three days.六、书面表达（共1题：满分25分）假定睨视星光中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为―What to learn in senior high school ?‖的英语沙龙活动，特邀请您结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。
吉林省吉林市第一中学2015-2016学年高二英语下学期期末验收试卷
吉林市第一中学中学2015-2016下学期期末试卷高二英语试题高二英语理试题一、单项选择（注释）1、“Is there ______ here?”“Yes, I’m upstairs. Please come and help me.”A. anybodyB. everybodyC. somebodyD. nobody2、If _______ the right kind of training , these teenage soccer players may one day grew the international stars.A. givingB. having givenC. to giveD. given3、It’s unwise as well as impossible to demand a high salary _________ looking for one’s first job.A. whoB. whereC. whenD. what4、She is a teacher and works at the college. _______.A. So is Li MingB. So does Li MingC. So is it with Li MingD. So it is with Li Ming5、—— How about putting some pictures into the report?—— _______ ? A picture is worth a thousand words.A. So whatB. Why notC. All rightD. How come6、Oh,I’m not feeling well in the stomach,I so much fried chicken just now.A、shouldn’t cutB、mustn’t have eatenC、shouldn’t have eatenD、mustn’t eat7、Do you know that with wise men improves your mind?A. chatB. ChatsC. chattedD. chatting8、— The professor gave a really good speech.—I suggest you ______ him some specific questions about his work experience. （）A. have askedB. will askC. askedD. ask9、—Is David a man with good manners ?—I don’t think so . As a matter of fact , he is but polite .A．something B．everything C．nothing D．anything10、Under a big tree _______, half asleep. ( )A．did sit a fat man B．a fat man sat C．did a fat man sit D．sat a fat man二、完形填空（注释）11、Peter’s job was to examine cars when they crossed the frontier to make surethat they were not smuggling anything into the country. Every evening he wouldsee a factory worker coming __1__ the hill towards the frontier, __2__ a bike with a pile of goods of old straw on it. When the bike __3__ the frontier, Peter would stop the man and __4__ him take the straw off and untie it. Then he would examine the straw very __5__ to see __6__ he could find anything, after whichhe would look in all the man’s pockets __7__ he let him tie the straw again. The man would then put it on his bike and go off down the hill with it. Although Peter was always __8__ to find gold or other valuable things __9__ in the straw,he never found __10__. He was sure the man was __11__ something, but he was not__12__ to think out what it could be.Then one evening, after he had looked __13__ the straw and emptied the worker’s pock ets __14__ usual, he __15__ to him, “Listen, I know you are smuggling things__16__ this frontier. Won’t you tell me what it is? I’m an old man, and today’smy last day on the __17__. Tomorrow I’m going to __18__. I promise I shall nottell __19__ if you t ell me what you’ve been smuggling.” The worker did notsay anything for __20__. Then he smiled, turned to Peter and said quietly, “Bikes.”1. A. towards B. down C. to D. up2. A. filling B. pulling C. pushing D. carrying3. A. arrived B. appeared C. came D. reached4. A. ask B. order C. make D. call5. A. carefully B. quickly C. silently D. horribly6. A. that B. where C. how D. whether7. A. before B. after C. first D. so8. A. lucky B. hoping C. thinking D. wondering9. A. had been B. hidden C. hiding D. have been10. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything11. A. taking B. smuggling C. stealing D. pushing12. A. possible B. strong C. able D. clever13. A. through B. thoroughly C. upon D. up14. A. like B. more C. then D. as15. A. told B. cried C. ordered D. said16. A. cross B. past C. across D. into17. A. thing B. work C. job D. duty18. A. rest B. back C. retire D. retreat19. A. everyone B. anyone C. no one D. someone20. A. moment B. long time C. sometime D. some time12、My husband died in 1998 and I was sad and lonely. I was living far from my 1 , and his family had disappeared 2 I had the plague (瘟疫). A close friend 3 me to the town where she lived. Though I knew I should sellmy house and 4 to another place, there was no way I could handle the试卷第!异常的公式结尾页，总14页2mortgage (抵押借款) until it was 5 , and pay for an apartment.My friend invited me to live with her, free of 6 . She had a large home, and though I 7 cons idered it, I didn’t want to become a burden (负担). I told her it could take months or even 8 to sell my house. But she said she knew that and didn’t 9 , so I moved into her home, which was several states 10 .Not only did I 11 with her for over a year, but when my house was sold, she went with me on the long 12 (14 hours). We used her car, because it was newer and much more 13 than mine.When I finally got to my own place, she said that she knew I might 14 pay her back financially (经济上), and she didn’t ever 15 that. She said that someday if I got the 16 , I should pass it on to someone else who needed some help, and that the “generosity” need not be 17 .What she did for me was 18 . It wasn’t just the sharing of her home; she taught me that the best way to 19 sadness was to reach out and help someone else.I will never 20 her generosity; and I always try to find ways, no matter how small, to share a little kindness with others every day.1. A. relatives B. office C. family D. friends2. A. as if B. even if C. since D. because3. A. forced B. attracted C. required D. invited4. A. call B. care C. move D. send5. A. emptied B. sold C. used D. changed6. A. charge B. responsibility C. control D. limit7. A. aimlessly B. doubtfully C. seriously D. clearly8. A. weeks B. days C. hours D. years9. A. care B. achieve C. expect D. demand10. A. away B. along C. apart D. distant11. A. end B. live C. connect D. meet12. A. drive B. walk C. running D. flight13. A. famous B. mysterious C. comfortable D. special14. A. seldom B. sometimes C. ever D. never15. A. offer B. want C. predict D. refuse16. A. habit B. reward C. opportunity D. concern17. A. practical B. financial C. useful D. valuable18. A. immeasurable B. acceptable C. predictable D. uncontrollable19. A. suffer from B. come across C. set aside D. get through20. A. sense B. know C. understand D. forget13、The girl from Tennessee was standing on the stage of a drama summer camp. It was a beautiful day, but the girl didn’t feel 41 . Since she was six, Reese had wanted to be a 42 . All summer long she had been acting, 43 and singing. Despite three years of 44 , at the end of the camp her coaches told her to 45 about singing. She took their words to 46 . After all, why shouldn’t she47 the professionals (专业人士)? But back at home, her parents 48 her to never give up. So she worked hard at every 49 and was3accepted by the Acting Department of Stanford University. At age 19, she got a 50 in a low-budget movie called Freeway.She 51 , “If you aren’t so attractive, play to your strengths. If you’re going to 52 it in this business, focus on what you’re good at. 53 yourself.”And then came the offer —54 the wife of country star Johnny Cash. The singing role she had 55 dreamed of. All of a sudden the old fears were back. She was so 56 on the stage, and she would go backstage after a singing scene and 57 . But she didn’t give up on the movie or herself. 58 , she spent six months taking singing lessons. And the hard work built up her 59 . Last March, Reese walked up on another 60 and accepted the Oscar as Best Actress for her heartbreaking and heartwarming singing role as June Carter Cash in the movie Walk the Line.41.A. good B. content C. anxious D. calm42.A. teacher B. director C. doctor D. singer43.A. writing B. travelling C. dancing D. racing44.A. experiments B. lessons C. imagination D. observation45.A. forget B. worry C. care D.think46.A. practice B. heart C. memory D.sight47.A. appreciate B. serve C. understand D. believe48.A. allowed B. helped C. encouraged D. persuaded49.A. program B. project C. career D. subject50.A. position B. challenge C. part D.prize51.A. guessed B. reported C. suggested D. decided52.A. make B. keep C. enjoy D. follow53.A. Save B. Show C. Comfort D. Reward54.A. playing B. protecting C. supporting D. convincing55.A. almost B. never C. always D. recently56.A. nervous B. serious C. friendly D. negative57.A. interview B. shake C. complain D. promise58.A. Simple B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Again59.A. patience B. business C. confidence D.force60.A. street B. stage C. road D. bank 14、Allan was worried. This was his first time to go traveling 1 . He didn’t试卷第!异常的公式结尾页，总14页4know how to find his seat, 2 he went to the air hostess(空姐) and asked, “Could you help me? I can’t find my seat.” The air hostess showed 3 the seat and told him 4 and fasten the seat belt(系好安全带). She told Allan not to move about when the plane was going up. And she also said that Allan’s ears might feel 5 strange, but he didn’t need to 6 it because many people felt 7 that. When the plane was flying very high, Allan could stand up and walk around. He could 8 read books, newspapers or see films. The air hostess would__9__ food and drinks. Allan would enjoy the flight and 10 soon.1.A. by ship B. by air C. by car D. by bus2.A. yet B. or C. but D. so3.A. him B. me C. her D. he4.A. stand up B. sleep C. to sit down D. sit down5.A. a little B. little C. a bit of D. bit6.A worrying B. be worried C. worry about D. worry7.A. in B. for C. as D. like8.A. neither B. either C. both D. also9.A hold B. take C. bring D. carry10. A. arrive home B. arrive to home C. get to home D. reach at home15、Do you know what kind of things the young people are reading? More and more 1 and parents have noticed another kind of __2 , which came from the printed papers __3___ on the streets.These printed things 4 newspapers but have hardly 5 to do with them, you can only find reading materials badly made up there--- some are too strange for anyone to__6 _ ; others are____7 stories of something___8 ．However, many of the young readers are getting interested in such___9 reading, which___10 them what they should pay for their breakfast and brings them nightmares and___11 ideas in return. Homework was left___12 ；daily games lost．These sellers shout on streets selling their papers well．The writers，publishers and printers,_13 they are，we never know are 14 their silent money． The sheep-skinned wolfs story seems to have been forgotten once again．Why not 15 this kind of things? Yes， 16 the teachers and parents have asked each other for more strict control of the young readers．_17 ，the more you want to forbid it，__18 they want to have a look at it. __19 you may even find out several children，driven by the curious natures，__20 one patched paper which has traveled from hand to hand．1. A．readers B．writers C．teachers D．students2. A．result B．effect C．education D．pollution3. A．found B．sold C．given D．shown4. A．appear B．seem as C．look like D．are5. A．nothing B．anything C．something D．everything6. A．get B．find C．believe D．know7. A．puzzling B．pleased C．worried D．frightening8. A．too bad B．still worse C．even better D．very good9. A．poisonous B．wonderful C．interesting D．useless10. A．takes B．uses C．costs D．pays511. A．ordinary B．immoral(邪恶的) C．valuableD．unpunished12. A．undone B．unknown C．much D．less13. A．who B．what C．whoever D．which14. A．using B．making C．spending D．losing15. A．allow B．forbid C．separate D．1eave16. A．neither B．some C．most D．both17.A．Happily B．Luckily C．Unfortunately D．Badly18. A．the less B．So that C．the more D．as though19. A．Seldom B. Always C．Sometimes D．Hardly20. A．find B．share C．get D．holdCDBCB CDBAC BACBB DCCCB16、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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
吉林省长春外国语学校2014-2015学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题 含解析
长春外国语学校2014--2015学年第二学期期末考试高二年级英语试卷（试题：共四部分满分：140分时间:110分钟）第一部分：听力测试（共20小题；满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. How much does the handkerchief cost?A。
＄16.00. B. $9.50. C。
＄6。
50.2。
What does the woman suggest the man do？A。
Wait patiently。
B. Go to thebank。
C。
Go and find thefurniture。
3. What will the woman probably do?A。
Water theplants.B。
Wash the car. C. Have a rest.4. What can we learn from the conversation?A。
The man doesn’t like pop music。
B. The woman doesn't like pop music.C。
The woman is quite young.5。
What do we know about the woman？A. She is not sure how to use the mobile phone.B。
She finds it pretty easy to use the mobile phone.C. She often leaves her mobile phone at home.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）听下面5段对话.每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
吉林高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
吉林高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.— you like the car so much，why not drive it back?—Well，I can’t afford ________ car.A．Since;so big aB．If;such big aC．When;so a bigD．So long as;that a big2.At the street corner, anyone who is seen carrying a bag, a box, or -___________, is stopped by the police. A．what it is B．whatever it is C．what there is D．whatever there is3.—How often do you eat out?—__________，but usually once a week.A.Have no ideaB.It dependsC As usualD.Generally speaking4.Though __________ money, his parents managed to send him to university.A．lacked B．lacking of C．lacking D．lacking in5.Whether enough blood is donated could be a(an) ________ of life and death for the accident victims. A．concern B．approach C．affair D．matter6.Our car _________ on the highway and we had a hard time trying to find someone who could get it ________. A．broke up; working B．broke down; to startC．broke up; worked D．broke down; starting7.If you get a raise, you’ll _________ be expected to shoulder more responsibility and work longer hours.A．no doubt B．no longer C．no excuse D．no chance8.As an old sailor, he has ____________ in most parts of the world in his time. He must be interesting to listen to. A．knocked over B．knocked about C．knocked out D．knocked off9.－What field will you son go into after graduation from the university?－I’m not quite certain, but he __________- a good software programmer.A．promises B．becomes C．makes D．proves10.A few days before its anniversary, the school decided to have the buildings _____ clean as well as elegant. A．look B．to look C．looked D．being looked11.She __________ be an equal to the famous model in some respects but she does not like the profession. A．could B．should C．must D．may12.All the people in that town, students or town folks, _______ the books, records and magazines in our university’s library. They can even surf the internet there.A．are allowed to B．are admitted toC．have access to D．have approach to13.Not until _________ did man accept that fact that all living things must die.A．did many years pass B．many years pastC．many years had passed D．many years have passed14.You can enjoy __________ the full the drama performed by the famous actor. It is a real ____.A．to; treat B．at; appreciation C．in; passion D．/; from二、完形填空Engagement, wedding, and birth of a baby are the three steps of a new family. The Danes’ special ways of doing these things inform their native culture.People in other places of the world usually give their lovers a finger ring or a bundle of flowers as a gift of engagement. 36 in some areas of Denmark, it is still considered 37for a young man to 38 his fiancée with the wooden clappers once used to 39 clothes40 in a stream. These clappers were engraved with love-poems, and 41 tradition, they ensured good fortune and happiness.And their country weddings also show a tint of local convention(传统). Until recently, a Danish country wedding was an event which 42 all who lived in the surrounding 43 . Everyone was tacitly(不言而喻地) invited to celebrate with the young couple. Preparations for the wedding lasted for many days but were made 44 , because to show happiness openly 45arouse the anger and jealousy of evil spirits.46 the wedding morning the couple met in the courtyard of the bride’s house. The relatives and friend presented themselves to the couple, bowed and placed gifts at their feet. Every gift was 47 by good wishes recited in prose(散文) or in verse; 48 modest the gift the more elaborate(精致的) the wishes had to be. 49 who had neither the means to give 50the imagination to make a speech were, as a sign of their goodwill, placed 51 guard over the presents and, in the evening, over the couple’s bed.52 the conclusion of the ceremony a large jar of beer was taken to the courtyard. The hands of thebetrothed(已订婚的) were joined over the jar and it was 53 into fragments(碎片). These pieces werepicked 54 by the girls of marriageable age who were present, the girl with the largest 55 being destined to marry first.36．A．However B．But C．Therefore D．So37．A．a luck B．luck C．lucky D．lucks38．A．send B．present C．bring D．give39．A．strike B．beat C．hit D．blow40．A．to wash B．washed C．to be washed D．washing41．A．according to B．with a view to C．so far as D．in addition to42．A．stated B．related C．concerned D．considered43．A．area B．district C．zone D．region44．A．publicly B．silently C．unknowingly D．secretly45．A．would B．should C．must D．may46．A．At B．In C．On D．To47．A．completed B．accompanied C．accomplished D．matched48．A．much more B．the more C．any more D．more49．A．These B．Those C．People D．They50．A．or B．and C．nor D．then51．A．in B．on C．at D．against52．A．At B．In C．To D．For53．A．smashed(弄碎) B．ruined C．crashed D．cracked54．A．out B．up C．on D．at55．A．part B．fragment C．section D．block三、阅读理解1.This is the age of the quick action. We have instant satisfaction, fast food, speed reading, mobile phones; even the stress management books have titles like “Stress Management in 60 Seconds”.Canadian Classics Professor Margaret Visser points out that the perception that we have “no time” is one of the most strict concepts of Western culture. Visser says that “no time” is used as an excuse and also as a spur(刺激); it both stimulates us and forces us, just as a concept such as ‘honour’ did for the ancient Greeks. According to Visser, the feeling that Westerners have “no time” is abstract, quantitative, amoral(非道德性的), unarguable, bringing pressure on each person as an individual. At the same time, the “no time” excuse escapes censure by claiming to be a condition created entirely out of our good fortune.Life offers “so many pleasures, so many choices”.The fact that women now work outside the home has contributed to the “no time” trend. But more important, Visser says, is the fact that feeling rushed has become an important component(成分) of our economy. Marketing of “time-saving” products causes people to buy more and work longer. So we eat out or buy prepared food to save time. The fax-it-to-my-car technology only contributes to the constant hurry. In our rushed and exhausted state, even the obligation(义务) to sit down to casual meal with family seems like a pressure. In comparison with the decision to act on a sudden whimz (一时的兴致) to consume a microwave mug of soup，the act of eating together and not getting up from the table until everyone else has finished seems an incredibly time-consuming event. Being in one’s own personal hurry in the West is somehow “free and preferable”【1】The word “censure” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “”A．examination B．force C．blame D．pressure【2】Which of the following doesn’t contribute to feeling rushed?A．Marketing of time-saving products.B．The fax-it-to-me-car technology.C．Eating together and not getting up until everybody has finishedD．Longer working hours.【3】We can learn from the passage that “no time” trend ___________.A．brings pressure on the individualB．is very desirable to the individualC．is not harmful if you have no control of eventsD．has caused heart diseases and psychological problems2.The small unframed painting called “Fisherman” was signed by a little-known Italian artist, Maveleone (1669-1740). When it was sold recently in New York for $ 27000, the seller, Mr. Oliver Pitt, was asked to explain how the picture had come into his possession.Pitt said, “I didn’t know it was so valuable. I’m not an art expert. Photography is my hobby. I bought ‘Fisherman’in Italy in 1970 for $140．the picture was dirty, and I couldn’t see the artist’s signature. But anyway it wasn’t the picture that I like. I bought it because of the frame.”“It’s most unusual frame, made of tiny, silvery sea-shells. They are set in such a way that they reflect perfect light onto the surface of a picture. I now have a photograph of my wife in that frame, and I’ll never part with it.”“When I returned to New York I showed the painting in its frame to a customs officer. I told him that I had paid $140 for it but admitted I didn’t know its actual worth. The customs man valued it at $ 140, and I was as ked to pay duty on that value. I did so, there and then.”“Later, I took off the frame, and that uncovered Maveleone’s signature. My wife suggested in fun that the painting might be a valuable one, so I cleaned it and put it up for sale.”As a result of his explanation, Oliver Pitt had to appear in court. He was accused of (指控) knowingly making a false statement of the value of a picture so as to cheat the Customs Department.Pitt was not happy. “I told the truth as I knew it then,” he said, “What else could I say?”And then the judge agreed with him. “The Customs Department is to be responsible (blame),” he said, “for making a true valuation of goods bought into the country, so that the correct amount of duty may be charged. Mr Pitt did not cause or try to cause the mistake that was made. He paid the duty that was demanded. If now, the Customs Department finds that its valuation was not correct, it cannot be allowed to have another try. Pitt is not guilty.【1】Pitt met the customs officer __________, where the officer was employed to ________.A．at the railway station or airport; examine people’s baggageB．at the airport or port; examine people’s baggageC．at the bus-stop; help people enter the USAD．at the airport or port; help people enter the USA【2】From the passage we can infer that if Maveleone had been a well-know artist _________.A．the painting would have cost much more than $ 140B．he wouldn’t have sold his painting at such a low priceC．the customs officer wouldn’t have valued the paintin g at $ 140D．Pitt wouldn’t have had the intention to buy any of his paintings【3】Pitt took off the frame in order to ____________.A．clean the painting to put it up for saleB．look for the artist’s signatureC．use if for his wife’s photographD．find the painting’s true value【4】Which is true according to the passage?A．Pitt knew the true value of the picture.B．Pitt’s wife knew the true value of the picture.C．When Pitt’s wife suggested keeping the picture, she was kind of joking.D．Pit t didn’t pay any duty at all.【5】Which of the following statements is true to the story? In the end __________.A．Pitt was asked to pay the correct amount of duty.B．Pitt sold the frame of the painting at an even higher price.C．The Customs Department had no right to revalue the painting.D．Pitt’s wife was regarded as an expert because of her wise suggestion.3.Vegetable gardening is the relaxing art and science of turning a love for growing plants into a worthwhile activity.Vegetable gardeners agree that many home-grown vegetables picked at their best are superior to those vegetables purchased from markets. From spring through late fall, a well-planned and well-kept garden can prove a supply of fresh vegetables, thus increasing the nutrition of the family diet. Freezers make it possible to keep some of the vegetables to be enjoyed at a later date. Other vegetables can be stored for a few months in a cool area.Having vegetables in the backyard makes home gardening appealing(吸收人的) for many people. In addition, vegetable gardening provides exercise and fun for both urban and suburban families.Although the money spent for a garden may be little, one cannot escape the fact that gardening requires hard work and time. Many of the gardening tasks must be performed at times that are most inconvenient. Not doing jobs that should be done on a regular basis may result in failure and a negative feeling toward gardening.One should not plant a garden that is too large for him to care for. A small, well-kept garden is more enjoyable and profitable than a large neglected one. Vegetables do well in full sunlight and need at least five or six hours of sun during the middle of the day. Too much shading results in poor plants and few vegetables. If possible, the garden should be near the house so the gardener can work in it at odd moments.Soils for vegetables should be easily broken up and porous(能渗透的) for quick water drainage and good aeration(透气). A deep, fine, sandy good quality soil is best.Usually the hoe owner has little choice in the soil type he can choose. Fortunately, many vegetables can be grown on poor soils if the soils are properly prepared.【1】Home-grown vegetables ___________.A．can remain standing for a long time and need not be picked immediately.B．have to be eaten as soon as they are pickedC．sell well in the market because of their good qualityD．picked at the right moment are more nutritious than those bought from the market.【2】Vegetables gardening is appealing for many people because ___________.A．it requires little moneyB．it is enjoyable and profitableC．they can work in the vegetable garden at odd momentsD．it provides vegetables for the family all the year round.【3】The author suggests that an ideal vegetable garden ___________.A．should be sunny B．should be within walking distanceC．should be large-sized D．should consist of sandy soil【4】Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A．Vegetable Gardening, an Escape from BoredomB．An Ideal Vegetable GardenC．Vegetable Gardening, a Worthwhile ActivityD．The Best Soil for Growing Vegetables4.A bully(欺凌弱小的人) is a boy or a girl who acts mean (unkind) or hurtful to others, especially weaker persons bullies sometimes hit, kick, or push people, and they sometimes use words to call names or scare them. A bully might say mean things about someone, ta ke a kid’s possessions or make fun of someone on purpose. Some bullies force people to do things they don’t want to do.Why do bullies act so badly? Just to look for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or a way to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves felt more important-when they pick on someone else, it makes them fell big and powerful. Some bullies come from families where everyone around has a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they’ve seen someone else do. Some have been bullied themselves.Bullying can be a big pain, but you don’t have to let bullying get the best of you. Sometimes just acting bravely is enough to stop a bully. If you walk by and hold your head high as though you’re not afr aid, a bully may be less likely to give you trouble. Bullies want a big reaction to their meanness. Acting as if you don’t notice and don’t care is like giving no reaction at all, and this just might stop a bully’s behavior. If you are being bullied, it’s very important to tell an adult. Teachers, principals, parents, and lunchroom helpers at school can all help to stop bullying. Don’t hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. Fighting back just satisfies a bully, and it’s d angerous, too, because someone could get hurt.【1】Which of the following is advisable if you are being bullied?A．Giving the bullies a satisfactory reaction.B．Putting up with the bullies’ behavior.C．Turning to grown-ups for help.D．Acting bravely and fight back.【2】According to the writer, the bullies’ purpose of bullying others is to ____________.A．find people to take care of them B．shout and let out their angerC．make people notice them D．show their ability【3】The underlined phrase “get the best of” in paragraph 3 means __________.A．get rid of B．look down uponC．do one’s best D．get the upper hand of【4】What might be the best title for this passage?A．Bullying those who bully B．Getting the best of bulliesC．Dealing with bullies D．Caring about bullyingAttention, Harry Potter fans: The sixth novel in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood, will go on sale in the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia on July 16, 2005ItalyAccording to a recent study, there are now more dogs and cats in Italian homes than children. There are at least 14.5 million dogs cats in Italian homes compared with 8.7 million children under the age of 15．Italy has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe. A psychologist said that pets were loved by many young Italians who could not have or did not want to have children. In Italy, spending on pets has increased by 20 percent in the past five years.USThe start of a new years is time when many Americans like to think about ways to make improvements for the future. But this year, instead of the usually New Year’s resolution(决心) to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more, the US Department of Homeland Security is urging Americans to create a family emergency plan for any terror attack.France & IraqThe two French journalists who had been held hostage(扣为人质) in Iraq for 124 days were freed last week. Christian Chesnot, 37 and Georges Malbunot, 41, were kidnapped along with their Iraqi driver on Aug, 20 in Iraq. French Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, said that the French government had not paid ransom(赎金) for their release.【1】From the news above we know that health is usually most being talked about in _________A．UK B．Italy C．US D．France【2】The content order of the passage is___________A．society, life, politics, business B．life, society, business, politicsC．business, society, life, politics D．business, politics, society, life【3】Which is the suitable title for the second passage?A．The Lowest Birth Rates B．More Pets Than ChildrenC．Great Change On Money Spending D．A scientific Research Report【4】The two journalists were held hostage on ___________.A．August 20B．April 18C．May 17D．April 16四、书面表达请根据下列内容用英语向来访的外宾介绍你校新建网络学校的情况。
吉林省吉林市第一中学校高二英语下学期期末考试试题
吉林一中2014-2015届高二年级下学期期末英语试卷英语测试试卷学校：__________姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上一、完形填空20小题（注释）1、A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying?” “Because I’m a woman,” she told him.“I don’t understand,” he said. His mum just hugged him and said, “You 36 will.”Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does my mother seem to cry for no reason?” “All women cry for no reason,” 37 so much c ould his dad say. The little boy grew up and became a man, still 38 why women cry. 39 he gave a call to God, and when God got on the phone, he asked, “God, why do women cry so 40 ?”God said, “When I made the woman she had to be 41 . I made h er shoulders 42 enough to carry the weight of the world; yet, gentle enough to give 43 .”“I made her 44 childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children. I gave her hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else 45 , and to take care of her family in spite of sickness and fatigue (劳累) without 46 . I gave her the sensitivity to 47 her children under any and all circumstances, 48 her child has hurt her very badly. I gave her wisdom to carry her husband through his 49 . I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never 50 his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him 51 . And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. She can use it whenever it is needed.”“You see, the beauty of a woman is not in the 52 she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she 53 her hair. The 54 of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart and the place where love 55 .”36. A. surely B. never C. probably D. seldom37. A. only B. even C. almost D. hardly38. A. hoping B. knowingC. wonderingD. expecting39. A. Actually B. GenerallyC. LuckilyD. Finally40. A. easily B. rarely C. simply D. excitedly41. A. clever B. beautiful C. special D. ordinary42. A. thick B. fat C. wide D. strong43. A. sympathy B. comfort C. kindness D. mercy44. A. stand B. load C. accept D. burden45. A. gives in B. gives awayC. gives upD. gives out46. A. difficulty B. danger C. rest D. complaining47. A. control B. love C. respect D. satisfy48. A. even if B. in case C. so that D. as though49. A. disagreements B. misunderstandingsC. faultsD. quarrels50. A. minds B. helps C. refuses D. hurts51. A. nervously B. tiredlyC. determinedlyD. unselfishly52. A. clothes B. smile C. hair D. glasses53. A. washes B. dyes C. cuts D. combs54. A. figure B. intelligenceC. beautyD. appearance55. A. hides B. lives C. stores D. comes2、My husband died in 1998 and I was sad and lonely. I was living far from my 1 , and his family had disappeared 2 I had the plague (瘟疫). A close friend 3 me to the town where she lived. Though I knew I should sellmy house and 4 to another place, there was no way I could handle the mortgage (抵押借款) until it was 5 , and pay for an apartment.My friend invited me to live with her, free of 6 . She had a large home,and though I 7 considered it, I didn’t want to become a burden (负担). I told her it could take months or even 8 to sell my house. Butshe said she knew that and didn’t 9 , so I moved into her home, which was several states 10 .Not only did I 11 with her for over a year, but when my house was sold,she went with me on the long 12 (14 hours). We used her car, becauseit was newer and much more 13 than mine.When I finally got to my own place, she said that she knew I might 14 payher back financially (经济上), and she didn’t ever 15 that. She saidthat someday if I got the 16 , I should pass it on to someone else who needed some help, and that the “generosity” need not be 17 .What she did for me was 18 . It wasn’t just the shari ng of her home;she taught me that the best way to 19 sadness was to reach out and help someone else.I will never 20 her generosity; and I always try to find ways, no matter how small, to share a little kindness with others every day.1. A. relatives B. office C. family D. friends2. A. as if B. even if C. since D. because3. A. forced B. attracted C. required D. invited4. A. call B. care C. move D. send5. A. emptied B. sold C. used D. changed6. A. charge B. responsibility C. control D. limit7. A. aimlessly B. doubtfully C. seriously D. clearly8. A. weeks B. days C. hours D. years9. A. care B. achieve C. expect D. demand10. A. away B. along C. apart D. distant11. A. end B. live C. connect D. meet12. A. drive B. walk C. running D. flight13. A. famous B. mysterious C. comfortable D. special14. A. seldom B. sometimes C. ever D. never15. A. offer B. want C. predict D. refuse16. A. habit B. reward C. opportunity D. concern17. A. practical B. financial C. useful D. valuable18. A. immeasurable B. acceptable C. predictable D. uncontrollable19. A. suffer from B. come across C. set aside D. get through20. A. sense B. know C. understand D. forget3、The nervous-looking young man hesitated for a few minutes outside the 1_ shop before summoning up the 2_ to enter. He was _3_ by a young assistant who offered to help him. James felt a rush of _4_ to his face as he explained he would bring _5 his girlfriend to choose an engagement ring out that day. The assistant listened and told him _6_ the best way would be to make up two plates of rings which would suit both the young man’s _7_ and the young lady’s _8_ . Clearly they were used to things of this kind. He wasn’t used to buying jewellery and was a little worried about spending _9_ much money. Getting married was an expensive business but it would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing after 10_. After some discussion as to a suitable price-range(价格范围) and the shapes and materials which his girlfriend might like, the shop assistant showed him some rings and offered to put them _11_ .James _12_ with her choice and left the shop 13 to return at five o’clock. When, half an hour later than _14_, he finally _15_ return to the shop with his girlfriend. Laura, the assistant, acted as if she had never seen him before. 16_ asked to show them engagement rings, she first brought out some cheap rings, giving the two young people the chance to 17_ them before showing them the two plates of rings she _18_ prepared. A _19_ was soon made and the young man and young lady went away satisfied. James would certainly come back here when it __20_ time to buy the wedding ring.1．A. jewel B. clothing C. jewelry D. second-hand2. A. courage B. wish C. hope D. mind3. A. seen B. pleased C. greeted D. standing4. A. heart B. sweat C. wind D. blood5. A. in B. out C. about D. with6. A. of B. that C. about D. in7. A. clothes B. ideas C. job D. pocket8. A. tastes B. beauty C. dress D. mother9. A. very B. how C. his D. too10. A. all B. that C. years D. work11. A. up B. aside C. down D. hidden12. A. pleased B. satisfied C. hid D. agreed13. A. quick B. promising C. alone D. only14. A. usual B. before C. planned D. expected15. A. did B. managed C. tried D. could16. A. He B. Being C. After D. When17. A. take B. buy C. reject D. see18. A. herself B. already C. carefully D. had19. A. ring B. choice C. decision D. price20. A. is B. was C. would be D. had4、What I Want for You and Every Child in AmericaDear Malia and Sasha,I know that you've both had a lot of 1 these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have．But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy（小狗）, it doesn't 2 for all the time we've been apart．I know 3 I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey．When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me, about how I'd 4 my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want．But then the two of you came into my 5 with all your curiosity and mischief （捣乱） and those smiles that never 6 to fill my heart and light up my day．I want all our children to go to schools 7 of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill （灌输） in them a sense of 8 about the world around them．I want them to have the chance to go to college 9 their parents aren't rich．And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own 10 and retire with dignity．I want us to 11 the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer．And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach 12 the divides of race and region, gender and religion that 13 us from seeing the best in each other．That was the 14 your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for 15 because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean 16 ．She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better and that the 17 work of perfecting our union falls to each of us．It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to 18 we know America should be．These are the things I want for you, to 19 in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach．And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive （茁壮成长） that you girls have．That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure．I am so proud of both of you．I love you 20 you can ever know．And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise （自信）, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House．Love, Dad1．A．play B．fun C．pain D．gain2．A．take up B．pick up C．make up D．put up3．A．how much B．how many C．how soon D．how long4．A．lose B．make C．take D．walk5．A．world B．family C．position D．place6．A．succeed B．come C．tend D．fail7．A．worth B．worthless C．worthwhile D．worthy8．A．humor B．happiness C．wonder D．sadness9．A．even if B．as if C．though D．despite10．A．friends B．kids C．boys D．girls11．A．rush B．catch C．push D．pull12．A．to B．in C．into D．beyond13．A．keep B．let C．make D．warn14．A．way B．method C．means D．lesson15．A．quantity B．quality C．equality D．responsibility 16．A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing 17．A．unfinished B．finished C．well-done D．limited 18．A．which B．who C．what D．that19．A．wake up B．grow up C．come up D．get up20．A．rather than B．other than C．less than D．more than5、Back in my country, when I was a child, I used to go to “market day” with my mother. One day each week, farmers used to ___1___ their fruit and vegetables into the city. They ___2___ one street to all cars, and the farmers set up tables for their ___3___. This outdoor market was a great place to ___4___. Everything was fresher than produce in grocery stores because the farmers brought it in ___5___ after the harvest. My mother and I always got there early in the morning to get the ___6___ produce.The outdoor market was a wonderful adventure for a small child, ___7___ was like a festival —full of colors and ___8___. There are red tomatoes, yellow lemons, green lettuce, peppers, grapes, onions. The farmers did their own ___9___. They all shouted loudly for ___10___ to buy their produce. “Come and buy my beautiful oranges! They’re juicy and delicious a nd full of vitamins to ___11___ your children healthy and strong!”Everyone used to ___12___ with the farmers over the ___13___ of their produce. It was like a wonderful drama in a theatre; the buyers and sellers were the “___14___” in this drama. My mothe r was an ___15___ at this. First, she picked the freshest, most attractive tomatoes, for example. Then she asked the price. The seller told her.“What?” she said. She looked very surprised. “ So ___16___?”The seller looked terribly ___17___. “My dear lady!” he replied. “I’m a poor, ___18___ farmer. These are the cheapest tomatoes on the market!”They always argued for several minutes before agreeing ___19___ a price. My mother took her tomatoes and left. Both buyer and seller were ___20___. The drama was over.1. A. carry B. take C. bring D. fetch2. A. opened B. closed C. started D. stopped3. A. produce B. goods C. food D. product4. A. buy B. sell C. bargain D. shop5. A. hurriedly B. immediately C. directly D. straightly6. A. best B. finest C. freshest D. cheapest7. A. who B. that C. which D. what8. A. voices B. noises C. sounds D. accent9. A. shopping B. business C. shouting D. advertising10. A. customers B. producers C. themselves D. sellers11. A. keep B. let C. except D. make12. A. argue B. talk C. discuss D. speak13. A. order B. price C. quality D. form14. A. viewers B. listeners C. actors D. directors15. A. actress B. inventor C. advancer D. expert16. A. wonderful B. exciting C. cheap D. expensive17. A. injured B. hurt C. damaged D. wounded18. A. excellent B. fair C. honest D. easy19. A. with B. to C. in D. on20. A. disappointed B. encouraged C. satisfied D. tired6、I was in a parking lot when a tall，sincere man approached m directions. He had a printout of google maps from the airport to e asking for help with a 1 on the main street, but just couldn't 2 it. He clearly didn't have a phone，so after confirming his written directions，I mapped it on my 3 and showed him exactly where he needed to go.He mentioned that he had 4 going there，but there was no such street number and he couldn't locate his hotel. I 5 it again for him，he thanked me with a big 6 ，shook my hand，and took off. I got into my car and he got into his，and we 7 ways. As I drove to the next store and went in，I found something wasn't sitting right about the 8 —so I googled again and 9 that he was looking for the right 10 but in a city a half hour away!Unfortunately it had been several minutes，and in the peak rush hour time，the 11 of finding him was slim to none. But I decided to give it a 12 and took off in that direction. I had barely 13 what his car looked like，and was just about to 14 .I parked my car and was 15 what else I could do when the man drove right by and 16 over into a nearby parking spot，still 17 about where he was.When I pulled in next to him，he couldn't believe it.“ 18 did you find me?!”he asked. “I'm not sure，but I 19 that you are in the wrong city！” I showed him the right directions，and after more smiles，laughs and a handshake，we parted ways again. Probably we'll never 20 again，but that makes it all the more sweet.1. A. store B. bank C. school D. hotel2. A. find B. reach C. catch D. check3. A. car B. phone C. computer D. map4. A. failed B. succeeded C. tried D. stopped5. A. explained B. provided C. reminded D. confirmed6. A. smile B. surprise C. voice D. praise7. A. drove B. passed C. parted D. lost8. A. transportation B. conduction C. solution D. direction9. A. decided B. realized C. forgot D. expected10. A. address B. number C. message D. condition11. A. courage B. time C. chance D. idea12. A. hand B. try C. look D. speed13. A. guessed B. pointed C. noticed D. cared14. A. set out B. give in C. put off D. give up15. A. remembering B. considering C. believing D. concluding16. A. pulled B. rushed C. headed D. left17. A. worried B. crazy C. excited D. confused18. A. How B. Why C. Where D. When19. A. made up B. took in C. figured out D. kept off20. A. move B. meet C. know D. recognize7、It was an early morning in summer.In the streets，sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly，heading towards their __1__.This was the beginning of another __2__ day in New York city.__3__this day was to be different.Waiting __4__ the crowded streets，on top of a __5__ 110 stories high，was Philippe Petit.This daring Frenchman was about to __6__ a tightrope(绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe took his first __7__ with great care.The wire held.Now he was __8__ he could do it.__9__ only a balancing pole，Philippe walked his way across，a __10__ of 131 feet.Soon the rush-hour __11__ began to notice.What a __12__！There,1,350 feet above the street，a __13__ figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven __14__，back and forth(来回)．He wasn’t sati sfied with just __15__.At times，he would turn，sit down，and __16__ go on his knees.Once，he had the astonishing __17__to lie down on the thin thread.And thousands of __18__watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.After the forty-five-minute __19__，Philippe was taken to the police station.He was asked __20__ he did it.Philippe shrugged(耸肩) and said，“When I see two tall buildings，I walk.”1．A.jobsB．homesC．busesD．offices2．A.workingB．hotC．sameD．ordinary3．A.AndB．SoC．ButD．Thus4．A.forB．inC．byD．above5．A.roofB．positionC．wallD．building6．A.throwB．walkC．climbD．fix7．A.actB．landingC．stepD．trip8．A.sureB．uncertainC．gladD．nervous9．A.ThroughB．AgainstC．WithD．On10．A.distanceB．heightC．spaceD．rope11．A.streetsB．crowdsC．passengersD．city12．A.heightB．pleasureC．wonderD．danger13．A.greatB．strangeC．publicD．tiny14．A.experimentsB．circlesC．tripsD．movements15．A.walkingB．stayingC．actingD．showing16．A.almostB．evenC．oftenD．rather17．A.spiritB．resultC．strengthD．courage18．A.patientB．terrifiedC．pleasedD．enjoyable19．A.showB．trickC．tryD．program20．A.howB．whyC．whetherD．when8、Miss Wenter was watching TV when the program suddenly stopped. “Sorry to1 the program. Now we are requested to2 an important notice from the police station. At about nine this evening, a lady named Mrs Humney was3 and killed. Anyone who can supply any clue (线索) is requested to report to the4 . Thank you.” The terrible news made the lonely girl5 with fear. She couldn’t help looking around, but she didn’t notice that a man was already6 behind the door to the veranda (阳台).All of a 7 the man appeared before Miss Wenter. The girl really didn’t know what to do. “Don’t ask for 8 , just put your jewellery on the table; then think over whether I shall be safe to stay up here for the night,” said the robber. That made Miss Wenter even more 9 , but she tried to 10 herself. Just then came the whistle of a police car, In a little while, someone rang the 11 . The robber said with a gun 12 the girl’s back,“Go to the door and say that you’ve gone to bed. Never let him in.”In a flash, the girl had an idea. “Oh, who are you?” she said.“I’m Sergeant Bull, Miss Wenter. Is there something 13 here?”“No, there isn’t.” Immediately she added loudly, 14 , my elder brother extends his 15 greetings (问候) to you.”“Thank you. Good night,” Bull replied in the same 16 .A few minutes later, the sound of the police car going 17 could be heard. “It’s well 18 ,” the robber said with a smile. Then he 19 to the girl.Almost at the same time the glass on the window was broken. The policemen hurried into the room from the veranda. They quickly put handcuffs (手铐) on the robber. “Miss Wenter, your greetings were so good that it made us take 20 right aw ay,” said Sergeant Bull, because we’ve already known that your elder brother was killed in a robbery half a year ago.”1. A. stop B. share C. interrupt D. control2. A. obey B. make C. introduce D.broadcast3. A. robbed B. hurt C. wounded D. stolen4. A. public B. police C. hospital D.family5. A. cry B. shake C. fall D. tremble6. A. hidden B. sitting C. away D.staying7. A. while B. time C. period D. sudden8. A. anything B. trouble C. another D.police9. A. careful B. anxious C. strange D.terrified10. A. protect B. help C. calm D. express11. A. call B. phone C. window D. doorbell12. A. at B. against C. behind D. beyond13. A. new B. important C. unusual D. upset14. A. Instead B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides15. A. hearty B. deeply C. own D. real16. A. sound B. manner C. speech D.voice17. A. out B. on C. along D. away18. A. enough B. now C. done D. said19. A. referred B. listened C. talked D.rushed20. A. him B. action C. photos D. something9、What is intelligence anyway? When I was in the army I 1 an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against 2 of 100, scored 160.I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not 3 have scored more than 80. 4 , when anything went wrong with my car I hurried to him—and he always 5 it.Well, then, suppose my auto-repair man 6 questions for some intelligence tests. By every one of them I’d prove myself a 7 . In a world where I have to work with my 8 , I’d do poorly.Consider my auto-repair man 9 . He had a habit of telling 10 . One time he said, “Doc, a deaf-and-dumb (聋哑) man 11 some nails. Having entered a store, he put two fingers together on the counter and made 12 movements with the other hand. The clerk brought him a hammer. He 13 his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk 14 him some nails. He picked out the right size and left. Well, Doc, the 15 man who came in was blind. He wanted scissors. 16 do you suppose he asked for them?” I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers. He burst out laughing and said, “Why, you fool, he used his 17 and asked for them. I’ve been 18 that on all my customers today, but I knew 19 I’d catch you.” “Why is that?” I asked. “Because you are so goddamned educated, Doc. I knew you couldn’t be ve ry 20 .”And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there.1. A. failed B. wrote C. received D.chose2. A. an average B. a total C. an exam D. a number3. A. always B. possibly C. certainly D. frequently4. A. Then B. Thus C. Therefore D. yet5. A. fixed B. checked C. drove D. changed6. A. answered B. practiced C. designed D.tried7. A. teacher B. doctor C. winner D. fool8. A. brains B. effort C. hands D. attention9. A. again B. as usual C. too D. as well10. A. lies B. jokes C. news D. tales11. A. bought B. tested C. found D. needed12. A. cutting B. hammering C. waving D.circling13. A. nodded B. raised C. shook D. turned14. A. brought B. packed C. sent D. sold15. A. clever B. other C. right D. next16. A. What B. How C. Who D. Which17. A. imagination B. hand C. voice D. information18. A. trying B. proving C. practicing D. examining19. A. for sure B. at once C. in fact D.right now20. A. clear B. silly C. slow D.smart10、Dancing is part of the human experience, like music and storytelling. These 1 were probably invented together. After all, dancing is a way to tell a story to music.Scientists say that animals dance, too, but their dancing is 2 . The “dances” of animals have a(n) 3 . They send messages to other animals about important physical 4 such as hunger, or desire. But when people dance, they express many different 5 —love, joy, anger, and sadness. They also tell stories about people, places, life, or death. By dancing, people can share these feelings or 6 with others.All dances are good for you. For one thing, they’re good for you 7 . Dancing is good exercise. It makes you 8 your arms and legs, and it makes your heart work. It's an enjoyable way to keep 9 or to lose weight.Besides, dancing makes you feel better about yourself. It gives you a chance to express your feelings. If you are angry or upset about something, it makes those feelings 10 . You ’ll probably feel relaxed and happy afterwards,although you may also be 11 . And if you are a quiet or fearful kind of person, dancing can help you be more 12 . When you are dancing, you can 13 yourself and your fears.And finally, there’s another important point about dancing. It’s a(n) 14 activity Some dances are for two people, and some are for 15 . But all kinds of dances give you a chance to meet new people or to do something enjoyable with friends.11、Summer is the best time on the Island of the Blue Dolphins (海豚). The sun is warm then and the winds blow out of the west, 1 out of the south. It was 2 these days that the ship might return and now I 3 most of my time on the rock, 4 out from the headland （水中凸起的陆地） into the east, towards the country 5 my people had gone, across the 6 that was never-ending. Once 7 I watched, I saw a small object which I took to be the ship, but 1. A. dances B. arts C. songs D. stories2. A. strange3. A. purpose B. amazing C. typical D. differentB. advantageC. characteristicD. attitude4. A. needs B. signs C. exercises D. changes5. A. attitudes B. ideas C. feelings D. opinions6. A. skills B. lives C. values D. stories7. A. naturally B. unexpectedly C. socially D. physically8. A. protect B. use C. cure D. examine9. A. silent B. calm C. healthy D. awake10. A. develop B. accumulate C. disappear D. grow11. A. tired B. guilty C. confused,, D. fearful12. A. energetic B. impressive C. cautious D. open13. A. recognize B. forget C. understand D. measure14. A. popular B. social C. formal D. attractive15. A. groups B. classes C. acquaintances D. strangersa stream of water 8 from it and I knew that it was whale (鲸鱼)spouting (喷水). During those summer days I saw nothing 9 .The first storm of winter 10 my hopes. If the white men's ship were 11 for me it would have come during the time of good 12 . Now I would have towait 13 winter was gone, maybe longer.The thought of being 14 on the island while so many suns rose 15 thesea and went 16 back into the sea 17 my heart with loneliness. I had notfelt so 18 before because I was sure 19 the ship would return as Matasaiphad said 20 would. Now my hopes were dead.1. A. totally B. already C. entirely D. sometimes2. A. during B. for C. after D. between3. A. spent B. shared C. paid D. devoted4. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked5. A. when B. where C. which D. until6. A. island B. sea C. lake D. ocean7. A. since B. though C. while D. till8. A. rose B. raised C. grew D. set9. A. different B. ordinary C. else D. valuable10. A. encouraged B. ended C. spared D. limited11. A. leading B. moving C. coming D. following12. A. weather B. pattern C. rain D. fog13. A. after B. as C. until D. while14. A. quiet B. alone C. calm D. alive15. A. of B. in C. to D. from16. A. rapidly B. quickly C. slowly D. fully17. A. pumped B. set C. filled D. full18. A. lonely B. strict C. boring D. empty19. A. whether B. and C. that D. when20. A. it B. he C. that D. this12、The British people are famous for being quite reserved(保守的)。
高二英语期末试题-吉林一中2014-2015学年高二下学期期末英语试题及答案试卷
吉林一中2014-2015届高二年级下学期期末英语试卷英语测试试卷考试范围：XXX ；考试时间：100分钟；命题人：XXX学校：__________姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 一、完形填空20小题（注释）1、A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying?” “Because I’m a woman,” she told him. “I don’t understand,” he said. His mum just hugged him and said, “You 36 will.” Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does my mother seem to cry for no reason?” “All women cry for no reason,” 37 so much could his dad say.The little boy grew up and became a man, still 38 why women cry. 39 he gave a call to God, and when God got on the phone, he asked, “God, why do women cry so 40 ?”God said, “When I made the woman she had to be 41 . I made her shoulders 42 enough to carry the weight of the world; yet, gentle enough to give 43 .”“I made her 44 childb irth and the rejection that many times comes from her children. I gave her hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else 45 , and to take care of her family in spite of sickness and fatigue (劳累) without 46 . I gave her the sensitivity to 47 her children under any and all circumstances, 48 her child has hurt her very badly. I gave her wisdom to carry her husband through his 49 . I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never 50 his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him 51 . And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. She can use it whenever it is needed.”“You see, the beauty of a woman is not in the 52 she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she 53 her hair. The 54 of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart and the place where love 55 .”36. A. surely B. never C. probably D. seldom37. A. only B. even C. almost D. hardly38. A. hoping B. knowingC. wonderingD. expecting39. A. Actually B. GenerallyC. LuckilyD. Finally40. A. easily B. rarely C. simply D. excitedly41. A. clever B. beautiful C. special D. ordinary42. A. thick B. fat C. wide D. strong43. A. sympathy B. comfort C. kindness D. mercy44. A. stand B. load C. accept D. burden45. A. gives in B. gives awayC. gives upD. gives out46. A. difficulty B. danger C. rest D. complaining47. A. control B. love C. respect D. satisfy48. A. even if B. in case C. so that D. as though49. A. disagreements B. misunderstandingsC. faultsD. quarrels50. A. minds B. helps C. refuses D. hurts51. A. nervously B. tiredlyC. determinedlyD. unselfishly52. A. clothes B. smile C. hair D. glasses53. A. washes B. dyes C. cuts D. combs54. A. figure B. intelligenceC. beautyD. appearance55. A. hides B. lives C. stores D. comes2、My husband died in 1998 and I was sad and lonely. I was living far from my 1 , and his family had disappeared 2 I had the plague (瘟疫). A close friend 3 me to the town where she lived. Though I knew I should sell my house and 4 to another place, there was no way I could handle the mortgage (抵押借款) until it was 5 , and pay for an apartment.My friend invited me to live with her, free of 6 . She had a large home, and though I 7 considered it, I didn’t want to become a burden (负担). I told her it could take months or even 8 to sell my ho use. But she said she knew that and didn’t 9 , so I moved into her home, which was several states 10 .Not only did I 11 with her for over a year, but when my house was sold, she went with me on the long 12 (14 hours). We used her car, because it was newer and much more 13 than mine.When I finally got to my own place, she said that she knew I might 14 pay her back financially (经济上), and she didn’t ever 15 that. She said that someday if I got the 16 , I should pass it on to someone else who needed some help, and that the “generosity” need not be 17 .What she did for me was 18 . It wasn’t just the sharing of her home; she taught me that the best way to 19 sadness was to reach out and help someone else.I will never 20 her generosity; and I always try to find ways, no matter how small, to share a little kindness with others every day.1. A. relatives B. office C. family D. friends2. A. as if B. even if C. since D. because3. A. forced B. attracted C. required D. invited4. A. call B. care C. move D. send5. A. emptied B. sold C. used D. changed6. A. charge B. responsibilityC. controlD. limit7. A. aimlessly B. doubtfully C. seriously D. clearly8. A. weeks B. days C. hours D. years9. A. care B. achieve C. expect D. demand10. A. away B. along C. apart D. distant11. A. end B. live C. connect D. meet12. A. drive B. walk C. running D. flight13. A. famous B. mysterious C. comfortable D. special14. A. seldom B. sometimes C. ever D. never15. A. offer B. want C. predict D. refuse16. A. habit B. reward C. opportunity D. concern17. A. practical B. financial C. useful D. valuable18. A. immeasurable B. acceptableC. predictableD. uncontrollable19. A. suffer from B. come across C. set aside D. get through20. A. sense B. know C. understand D. forget3、The nervous-looking young man hesitated for a few minutes outside the 1_ shop before summoning up the 2_ to enter. He was _3_ by a young assistant who offered to help him. James felt a rush of _4_ to his face as he explained he would bring _5 his girlfriend to choose an engagement ring out that day. The assistant listened and told him _6_ the best way would be to make up two plates of rings which would suit both the young man’s _7_ and the young lady’s _8_ . Clearly they were used to things of this kind. He wasn’t used to buying jewellery and was a little worried about spending _9_ much money. Getting married was an expensive business but it would be a once-in-a-lifetime thing after 10_. After some discussion as to a suitable price-range(价格范围) and the shapes and materials which his girlfriend might like, the shop assistant showed him some rings and offered to put them _11_ .James _12_ with her choice and left the shop 13 to return at five o’clock. When, half an hour later than _14_, he finally _15_ return to the shop with his girlfriend. Laura, the assistant, acted as if she had never seen him before. 16_ asked to show them engagement rings, she first brought out some cheap rings, giving the two young people the chance to 17_ them before showing them the two plates of rings she _18_ prepared. A _19_ was soon made and the young man and young lady went away satisfied. James would certainly come back here when it __20_ time to buy the wedding ring.1．A. jewel B. clothing C. jewelry D. second-hand2. A. courage B. wish C. hope D. mind3. A. seen B. pleased C. greeted D. standing4. A. heart B. sweat C. wind D. blood5. A. in B. out C. about D. with6. A. of B. that C. about D. in7. A. clothes B. ideas C. job D. pocket8. A. tastes B. beauty C. dress D. mother9. A. very B. how C. his D. too10. A. all B. that C. years D. work11. A. up B. aside C. down D. hidden12. A. pleased B. satisfied C. hid D. agreed13. A. quick B. promising C. alone D. only14. A. usual B. before C. planned D. expected15. A. did B. managed C. tried D. could16. A. He B. Being C. After D. When17. A. take B. buy C. reject D. see18. A. herself B. already C. carefully D. had19. A. ring B. choice C. decision D. price20. A. is B. was C. would be D. had4、What I Want for You and Every Child in AmericaDear Malia and Sasha,I know that you've both had a lot of 1 these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have．But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy（小狗）, it doesn't 2 for all the time we've been apart．I know 3 I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey．When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me, about how I'd 4 my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want．But then the two of you came into my 5with all your curiosity and mischief （捣乱）and those smiles that never 6 to fill my heart and light up my day．I want all our children to go to schools 7 of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill （灌输）in them a sense of 8 about the world around them．I want them to have the chance to go to college 9 their parents aren't rich．And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own 10 and retire with dignity．I want us to 11 the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer．And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach 12 the divides of race and region, gender and religion that 13 us from seeing the best in each other．That was the 14 your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for 15 because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean 16 ．She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better and that the 17 work of perfecting our union falls to each of us．It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to 18 we know America should be．These are the things I want for you, to 19 in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach．And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive （茁壮成长）that you girls have．That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure．I am so proud of both of you．I love you 20 you can ever know．And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise （自信）, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House．Love, Dad1．A．play B．fun C．pain D．gain2．A．take up B．pick up C．make up D．put up3．A．how much B．how many C．how soon D．how long4．A．lose B．make C．take D．walk5．A．world B．family C．position D．place6．A．succeed B．come C．tend D．fail7．A．worth B．worthless C．worthwhile D．worthy8．A．humor B．happiness C．wonder D．sadness9．A．even if B．as if C．though D．despite10．A．friends B．kids C．boys D．girls11．A．rush B．catch C．push D．pull12．A．to B．in C．into D．beyond13．A．keep B．let C．make D．warn14．A．way B．method C．means D．lesson15．A．quantity B．quality C．equality D．responsibility 16．A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing 17．A．unfinished B．finished C．well-done D．limited18．A．which B．who C．what D．that19．A．wake up B．grow up C．come up D．get up20．A．rather than B．other than C．less than D．more than5、Back in my country, when I was a child, I used to go to “market day” with my mother. One day each week, farmers used to ___1___ their fruit and vegetables into the city. They ___2___ one street to all cars, and the farmers set up tables for their ___3___. This outdoor market was a great place to ___4___. Everything was fresher than produce in grocery stores because the farmers brought it in ___5___ after the harvest. My mother and I always got there early in the morning to get the ___6___ produce.The outdoor market was a wonderful adventure for a small child, ___7___ was like a festival —full of colors and ___8___. There are red tomatoes, yellow lemons, green lettuce, peppers, grapes, onions. The farmers did their own ___9___. They all shouted loudly for ___10___ to buy their produce. “Come and buy my beautiful oranges! They’re juicy and delicious and full of vitamins to ___11___ your children healthy and strong!”Everyone used to ___12___ with the farmers over the ___13___ of their produce. It was like a wonderful drama in a theatre; the buyers and sellers were the “___14___” in this drama. My mother was an ___15___ at this. First, she picked the freshest, most attractive tomatoes, for example. Then she asked the price. The seller told her.“What?” she said. She looked very surprised. “ So ___16___?”The seller looked terribly ___17___. “My dear lady!” he replied. “I’m a poor, ___18___ farmer. These are the cheapest tomatoes on the market!”They always argued for several minutes before agreeing ___19___ a price. My mother took her tomatoes and left. Both buyer and seller were ___20___. The drama was over.1. A. carry B. take C. bring D. fetch2. A. opened B. closed C. started D. stopped3. A. produce B. goods C. food D. product4. A. buy B. sell C. bargain D. shop5. A. hurriedly B. immediately C. directly D. straightly6. A. best B. finest C. freshest D. cheapest7. A. who B. that C. which D. what8. A. voices B. noises C. sounds D. accent9. A. shopping B. business C. shouting D. advertising10. A. customers B. producers C. themselves D. sellers11. A. keep B. let C. except D. make12. A. argue B. talk C. discuss D. speak13. A. order B. price C. quality D. form14. A. viewers B. listeners C. actors D. directors15. A. actress B. inventor C. advancer D. expert16. A. wonderful B. exciting C. cheap D. expensive17. A. injured B. hurt C. damaged D. wounded18. A. excellent B. fair C. honest D. easy19. A. with B. to C. in D. on20. A. disappointed B. encouraged C. satisfied D. tired6、I was in a parking lot when a tall，sincere man approached m directions. He had a printout of google maps from the airport to e asking for help with a 1 on the main street, but just couldn't 2 it. He clearly didn't have a phone，so after confirming his written directions，I mapped it on my 3 and showed him exactly where he needed to go.He mentioned that he had 4 going there，but there was no such street number and he couldn't locate his hotel. I 5 it again for him，he thanked me with a big 6 ，shook my hand，and took off. I got into my car and he got into his，and we 7 ways. As I drove to the next store and went in，I found something wasn't sitting right about the 8 —so I googled again and 9 that he was looking for the right 10 but in a city a half hour away!Unfortunately it had been several minutes，and in the peak rush hour time，the 11 of finding him was slim to none. But I decided to give it a 12 and took off in that direction. I had barely 13 what his car looked like，and was just about to 14 .I parked my car and was 15 what else I could do when the man drove right by and 16 over into a nearby parking spot，still 17 about where he was.When I pulled in next to him，he couldn't believe it.“18 did you find me?!” he asked. “I'm not sure，but I 19 that you are in the wrong city！” I showed him the right direc tions，and after more smiles，laughs and a handshake，we parted ways again. Probably we'll never 20 again，but that makes it all the more sweet.1. A. store B. bank C. school D. hotel2. A. find B. reach C. catch D. check3. A. car B. phone C. computer D. map4. A. failed B. succeeded C. tried D. stopped5. A. explained B. provided C. reminded D. confirmed6. A. smile B. surprise C. voice D. praise7. A. drove B. passed C. parted D. lost8. A. transportation B. conduction C. solution D. direction9. A. decided B. realized C. forgot D. expected10. A. address B. number C. message D. condition11. A. courage B. time C. chance D. idea12. A. hand B. try C. look D. speed13. A. guessed B. pointed C. noticed D. cared14. A. set out B. give in C. put off D. give up15. A. remembering B. considering C. believing D. concluding16. A. pulled B. rushed C. headed D. left17. A. worried B. crazy C. excited D. confused18. A. How B. Why C. Where D. When19. A. made up B. took in C. figured out D. kept off20. A. move B. meet C. know D. recognize7、It was an early morning in summer.In the streets，sleepy-eyed people were moving quickly，heading towards their __1__.This was the beginning of another __2__ day in New York city.__3__this day was to be different.Waiting __4__ the crowded streets，on top of a __5__ 110 stories high，was Philippe Petit.This daring Frenchman was about to __6__ a tightrope(绷索) between the two towers of the World Trade Center.Philippe took his first __7__ with great care.The wire held.Now he was __8__ he could do it.__9__ only a balancing pole，Philippe walked his way across，a __10__ of 131 feet.Soon the rush-hour __11__ began to notice.What a __12__！There,1,350 feet above the street，a __13__ figure was walking on air.Philippe made seven __14__，back and forth(来回)．He wasn’t satisfied with just __15__.At times，he would turn，sit down，and __16__ go on his knees.Once，he had the astonishing __17__to lie down on the thin thread.And thousands of __18__watchers stared with their hearts beating fast.After the forty-five-minute __19__，Philippe was taken to the police station.He was asked __20__ he did it.Philippe shrugged(耸肩) and said，“When I see two tall buildings，I walk.”1．A.jobs B．homesC．buses D．offices2．A.working B．hotC．same D．ordinary3．A.And B．SoC．But D．Thus 4．A.for B．inC．by D．above 5．A.roof B．position C．wall D．building 6．A.throw B．walkC．climb D．fix 7．A.act B．landing C．step D．trip 8．A.sure B．uncertain C．glad D．nervous 9．A.Through B．Against C．With D．On 10．A.distance B．heightC．space D．rope 11．A.streets B．crowds C．passengers D．city 12．A.height B．pleasure C．wonder D．danger 13．A.great B．strange C．public D．tiny 14．A.experiments B．circles C．trips D．movements 15．A.walking B．staying C．acting D．showing 16．A.almost B．evenC．often D．rather 17．A.spirit B．resultC．strength D．courage18．A.patient B．terrifiedC．pleased D．enjoyable19．A.show B．trickC．try D．program20．A.how B．whyC．whether D．when8、Miss Wenter was watching TV when the program suddenly stopped. “Sorry to 1 the program. Now we are requested to 2 an important notice from the police station. At about nine this evening, a lady named Mrs Humney was 3 and killed. Anyone who can supply any clue (线索) is requested to report to the 4 . Thank you.” The terrible news made the lonely girl 5 with fe ar. She couldn’t help looking around, but she didn’t notice that a man was already 6 behind the door to the veranda (阳台).All of a 7 the man appeared before Miss Wenter. The girl really didn’t know what to do. “Don’t ask for 8 , just put your jewellery on the table; then think over whether I shall be safe to stay up here for the night,” said the robber. That made Miss Wenter even more 9 , but she tried to 10 herself.Just then came the whistle of a police car, In a little while, someone rang the 11 . The robber said with a gun 12 the girl’s back, “Go to the door and say that you’ve gone to bed. Never let him in.”In a flash, the girl had an idea. “Oh, who are you?” she said.“I’m Sergeant Bull, Miss Wenter. Is there something 13 here?”“No, there isn’t.” Immediately she added loudly, 14 , my elder brother extends his 15 greetings (问候) to you.”“Thank you. Good night,” Bull replied in the same 16 .A few minutes later, the sound of the police car going 17 could be hea rd. “It’s well18 ,” the robber said with a smile. Then he 19 to the girl. Almost at the same time the glass on the window was broken. The policemen hurried into the room from the veranda. They quickly put handcuffs (手铐) on the robber.“Miss Wenter,your greetings were so good that it made us take 20 right away,” saidSergeant Bull, because we’ve already known that your elder brother was killed in a robbery half a year ago.”1. A. stop B. share C. interrupt D. control2. A. obey B. make C. introduce D. broadcast3. A. robbed B. hurt C. wounded D. stolen4. A. public B. police C. hospital D. family5. A. cry B. shake C. fall D. tremble6. A. hidden B. sitting C. away D. staying7. A. while B. time C. period D. sudden8. A. anything B. trouble C. another D. police9. A. careful B. anxious C. strange D. terrified10. A. protect B. help C. calm D. express11. A. call B. phone C. window D. doorbell12. A. at B. against C. behind D. beyond13. A. new B. important C. unusual D. upset14. A. Instead B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides15. A. hearty B. deeply C. own D. real16. A. sound B. manner C. speech D. voice17. A. out B. on C. along D. away18. A. enough B. now C. done D. said19. A. referred B. listened C. talked D. rushed20. A. him B. action C. photos D. something9、What is intelligence anyway? When I was in the army I 1 an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against 2 of 100, scored 160.I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not 3 have scored more than 80. 4 , when anything went wrong with my car I hurried to him—and he always 5 it.Well, then, suppose my auto-repair man 6 questions for some intelligence tests. By every one of them I’d prove myself a 7 . In a world where I have to work with my 8 , I’d do poorly.Consider my auto-repair man 9 . He had a habit of telling 10 . One time he said, “Doc, a deaf-and-dumb (聋哑) man 11 some nails. Having entered a store, he put two fingers together on the counter and made 12 movements with the other hand. The clerk brought hima hammer. He 13 his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk14 him some nails. He picked out the right size and left. Well, Doc, the 15 man who came in was blind. He wanted scissors. 16 do you suppose he asked for them?” I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers. He burst out laughing and said, “Why, you fool, he used his 17 and asked for them. I’ve been 18 that on all my customers today, but I knew 19 I’d catch you.” “Why is that?” I asked. “Because you are so goddam ned educated, Doc. I knew you couldn’t be very 20 .”And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there.1. A. failed B. wrote C. received D. chose2. A. an average B. a total C. an exam D. a number3. A. always B. possibly C. certainly D. frequently4. A. Then B. Thus C. Therefore D. yet5. A. fixed B. checked C. drove D. changed6. A. answered B. practiced C. designed D. tried7. A. teacher B. doctor C. winner D. fool8. A. brains B. effort C. hands D. attention9. A. again B. as usual C. too D. as well10. A. lies B. jokes C. news D. tales11. A. bought B. tested C. found D. needed12. A. cutting B. hammering C. waving D. circling13. A. nodded B. raised C. shook D. turned14. A. brought B. packed C. sent D. sold15. A. clever B. other C. right D. next16. A. What B. How C. Who D. Which17. A. imagination B. hand C. voice D. information18. A. trying B. proving C. practicing D. examining19. A. for sure B. at once C. in fact D. right now20. A. clear B. silly C. slow D. smart10、Dancing is part of the human experience, like music and storytelling. These 1 were probably invented together. After all, dancing is a way to tell a story to music.Scientists say that animals dance, too, but their dancing is 2 . The “dances” of animals have a(n) 3 . They send messages to other animals about important physical 4 such as hunger, or desire. But when people dance, they express many different 5 —love, joy, anger, and sadness. They also tell stories about people, places, life, or death. By dancing, people can share these feelings or 6 with others.All danc es are good for you. For one thing, they’re good for you7 . Dancing is good exercise. It makes you 8 your arms and legs, and it makes your heart work. It's an enjoyable way to keep 9 or to lose weight.Besides, dancing makes you feel better about yourself. It gives you a chance to express your feelings. If you are angry or upset about something, it makes those feelings 10 . You’ll probably feel relaxed and happy afterwards, although you may also be 11 . And if you are a quiet or fearful kind of person, dancing can help you be more 12 . When you are dancing, you can 13 yourself and your fears.And finally, there’s another important point about dancing. It’s a(n)14 activity Some dances are for two people, and some are for 15 . But all kinds of dances give you a chance to meet new people or to do something enjoyable with friends.11、Summer is the best time on the Island of the Blue Dolphins (海豚). The sun is warm then and the winds blow out of the west, 1 out of the south.It was 2 these days that the ship might return and now I 3 most of my time on the rock, 4 out from the headland （水中凸起的陆地） into the east, towards the country 5 my people had gone, across the 6 that was never-ending.Once 7 I watched, I saw a small object which I took to be the ship, but a stream of water 8 from it and I knew that it was whale (鲸鱼)spouting (喷水). During those summer days I saw nothing 9 .The first storm of winter 10 my hopes. If the white men's ship were 11 for me it would have come during the time of good 12 . Now I would have to wait 13 winter was gone, maybe longer.The thought of being 14 on the island while so many suns rose 15 the sea and went 16 back into the sea 17 my heart with loneliness. I had not felt so 18 before because I was sure 19 the ship would return as Matasaip had said 20 would. Now my hopes1. A. dances B. arts C. songs D. stories2. A. strange3. A. purpose B. amazing C. typical D. different B. advantage C. characteristic D. attitude4. A. needs B. signs C. exercises D. changes5. A. attitudes B. ideas C. feelings D. opinions6. A. skills B. lives C. values D. stories7. A. naturally B. unexpectedly C. socially D. physically8. A. protect B. use C. cure D. examine9. A. silent B. calm C. healthy D. awake 10. A. develop B. accumulate C. disappear D. grow 11. A. tired B. guilty C. confused,, D. fearful 12. A. energetic B. impressive C. cautious D. open 13. A. recognize B. forget C. understand D. measure 14. A. popular B. social C. formal D. attractive 15. A. groups B. classes C. acquaintances D. strangerswere dead.1. A. totally B. already C. entirely D. sometimes2. A. during B. for C. after D. between3. A. spent B. shared C. paid D. devoted4. A. look B. to look C. looking D. looked5. A. when B. where C. which D. until6. A. island B. sea C. lake D. ocean7. A. since B. though C. while D. till8. A. rose B. raised C. grew D. set9. A. different B. ordinary C. else D. valuable10. A. encouraged B. ended C. spared D. limited11. A. leading B. moving C. coming D. following12. A. weather B. pattern C. rain D. fog13. A. after B. as C. until D. while14. A. quiet B. alone C. calm D. alive15. A. of B. in C. to D. from16. A. rapidly B. quickly C. slowly D. fully17. A. pumped B. set C. filled D. full18. A. lonely B. strict C. boring D. empty19. A. whether B. and C. that D. when20. A. it B. he C. that D. this12、The British people are famous for being quite reserved(保守的)。
吉林高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
吉林高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.It is ten years since the scientist ______ on his life’s work of discovering the valuable chemical.A．made for B．set out C．took off D．turned up2.---I probably shouldn’t have any more cake.---Oh, ______. It won’t kill you.A．go ahead B．hold on, please C．you’re welcome D．that will do3.The government of the United States began at once to investigate the case ______ a lot of students were killed. A．that B．when C．where D．why4.He was obliged to ______ the trade of shoemaker.A．take on B．take in C．take up D．take down5._____ into English, the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.A．Translating B．To translate C．Having translated D．translated6.It is no good ______ the flowers to often, for a lillte water is enough for them.A．watering B．to water C．watered D．waters7.Only when he saw the test paper himself, ______ he had failed in the exam again.A．he believed B．he had belived C．did he believe D．had he believe8.Have a care what you say ______ you may regeret.A.orB. andC. however but9.It sounds like something is wrong with the car’s engine. ______, we’d better take it to the garage immdiately. A．Otherwise B．If not C．But for that D．If so10.His father got him a jib in a bank but soon it became clear ______ he was not fit for that kind of work .A．that B．why C．what D．whether11.The best reporter was sent to the front to _______ the campaign.A．set B．cover C．settle D．deal12.The man is notreliable, for he seems ______ frankness.A to lack in B. to be lacking in C. to lack of D. to be lacking of13.It doesn’t ______ if you are late to my party. I just want you to comeA．make a decision B．make a choiceC．make a change D．make a difference14.If I ______ about this computer program, a hage amount of time and energy would have been saved. A．know B．knew C．had known D．have known15.Jack is late again.It is of him to keep others waiting.A．normal B．typical C．common D．ordinary二、完形填空A Strange Greeting, a True Feeling. Last week I was invited to a doctor’s meeting at the Ruth hospital for incurables. In one of the wards a patient, an old man, got up shakily from his bed and moved towards me. I could see that he hadn't long to 36 , but he came up to me and placed his right foot close mine on the floor. “Frank！” I cried in astonishment. He couldn’t 37 , as I knew, but all the time 38 his foot against mine.My 39 raced back more than thirty years to the 40 days of 1941, when I was a student in London.The 41 was an air-raid shelter, in which I and about hundred other people slept every night. Two of the regulars were Mrs. West and her son Frank.42 wartime problems, we shelter-dwellers got to 43 each other very well. Frank West 44 me because he wasn’t 45 , not even at birth. His mother told me he was 37 then, but he had 46 of a mind than a baby has. His “ 47 ” consisted of rough sounds—sounds of pleasure or anger and 48 more. Mrs. West, then about 75, was a strong, capable woman, as she had to be, of course, because Frank 49 on her entirely. He needed all the 50 of a baby.One night a policeman came and told Mrs. West that her house had been flattened by a 500-pounder.She 51 nearly everything she owned.When that sort of thing happened, the rest of us helped the 52 ones. So before we 53 that morning, I stood beside Frank and 54 my right foot against his. They were about the same size. That night, then, I took a pair of shoes to the shelter for frank. But as soon as he saw me he came running and placed his right foot against mine. After that, his 55 to me was always the same.【1】A．work B．stay C．live D．expect【2】A．answer B．speak C．smile D．laugh【3】A．covering B．moving C．fighting D．pressing【4】A．minds B．memories C．thoughts D．brains【5】A．better B．dark C．younger D．old【6】A．cave B．place C．sight D．scene【7】A．Discussing B．Solving C．Sharing D．Suffering【8】A．learn from B．talk to C．help D．know【9】A．needed B．recognized C．interested D．encouraged 【10】A．normal B．common C．unusual D．quick【11】A．more B．worse C．fewer D．less【12】A．word B．speech C．sentence D．language【13】A．not B．no C．something D．nothing 【14】A．fed B．kept C．lived D．depended 【15】A．attention B．control C．treatment D．management 【16】A．lost B．needed C．destroyed D．left【17】A．troublesome B．unlucky C．angry D．unpopular 【18】A．separated B．went C．reunited D．returned 【19】A．pushed B．tried C．showed D．measured 【20】A．nodding B．greeting C．meeting D．acting三、阅读理解1.Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends.They believe that their family members don’t know them as well as their friends do.In large families，it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends.Even when they are not with their friends，they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone.This co mmunication is very important in children’s growing up，because friends can discuss something.These things are difficult to tell their family members. However，parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them.Some parents may even stop their chi ldren from meeting their good friends.Have you ever thought of the following questions?Who chooses your friends?Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?Have you got a good friend your parents don’t like?Your answers are welcome.【1】Many teenagers think that________can understand them better.A．friends B．brothers C．sisters D．parents【2】When teenagers have something difficult to tell their parents，they usually________.A．stay alone at home B．fight with their parentsC．discuss it with their friends D．go to their brothers and sisters for help【3】The underlined sentence “Your answers are welcome.” means “________”.A．You are welcome to discuss the questions with us.B．We’ve got no idea，so your answers are welcome.C．Your answers are always right.D．You can give us all the right answers.【4】Which of the following is the writer’s attitude(态度)?A．Parents should choose friends for their children.B．Children should choose everything they like.C．Parents should understand their children better.D．Teenagers should only go to their friends for help.2.The southwest of Australia has been named as one of 25”hot spots” for future species extinction(灭绝)because of global warming.A new study says global warming will become a top cause of extinction across the world,with thousands of species of plantsand animals likely to be wiped out in the coming decades.According to the study,global warming ranks among the most serious threats to the planet’s biodiv ersityand,under some conditions,may be more than that due to deforestation.This study provides even stronger scientific evidence that global warming will result in catastrophic(灾难性的)species losses across the st month,a UN study said humans were responsible for the worst extinction and urged extra efforts to reach a UN target of slowing the rate of losses by 2010.Scientists disagree about how far global warming is to blame compared with other human threats such as deforestation,pollution and the introduction of some species to new habitats.But the new study looks at the 25 “hot spots”—areas that contain a big concentration of plants and animals—and predicts that 11.6 percent ofall species,with a range from 1 to 43 percent,could be driven to extinction if levels of heat trapping gases in the atmosphere were to keep rising in the next 100 years.The range would mean the loss of thousands of species.The study gave a wide range because of uncertainties, for instance, about the ability of animals or plants to move towards the poles if the climate warmed. Rare plants,tortoises or birds found only on the southern tip of Africa cannot move south because the nearest land is thousands of miles away in Antarctica.【1】According to the passage,which of the following about Australia is TRUE?A．Australia possesses the richest species in the world.B．Australia is the country with the highest rate of extinction.C．The species in the southwest of Australia will be easily affected by global warming.D．Australia will have the highest temperature in the world.【2】According to the passage,all the 25”hot spots”-------- .A．are rich in plants and animalsB．are lacking in natural resourcesC．lost most of their plants in 2010D．will be much hotter than the rest of the world【3】We can infer if the climate warms,the animals in Australia will most probably move to the ______ . A．north B．east C．west D．south【4】What would be the best title for the passage?A．Australia Named as Extinction”Hot Spot”B．Global Warming and Species ExtinctionC．Global Warming is Number One KillerD．Australia on the Edge of Extinction3.During the week days,they are luckily busy office people; but on weekends,they are just a brood of(一窝)stay home animals.A recent survey shows that office workers in China prefer quiet and easy ways to spend their weekends.In the survey,conducted by job seeking and offering website ,32.8 percent of the 6000 respondents choose to stay home at weekends and have a good rest,the Beijing Morning Post reported.Twenty percent use their days off to do housework. And only 19.3 percent are willing to have fun during the break time from work.Their first choice of fun is shopping. Other choices,though practiced by few,include meeting friends,accompanying the children,trips to the suburbs,and lessons for more skills. When they go shopping,54.5 percent of the white collars actually shop in supermarkets,while 27.9 percent attend other stores,especially when discounts are offered. These activities don’t seem to cost much,as 60 percent spend average less than 200 yuan(US$26)during weekends,and 30 percent no more than 500 yuan.When asked whom they would spend the weekends with,about 40 percent mention their partners,and 30 percent prefer a weekend all by themselves.Less than 20 percent hang out with friends. Only 5.8 percent would kill the time with their colleagues.This is because we tend to avoid too many personal contacts with our coworkers when we don’t have to work with them,according to some experts.【1】How many of the office workers who are the respondents do the housework at weekends?A．1968.B．1158.C．1200.D．1674.【2】Why will less than ten percent of office workers kill the time with their colleagues at weekends? A．Because they can’t spare time to play with them.B．Because they tend to avoid too many personal contacts with them when they don’t have to.C．Because they have many things to deal with at weekends.D．Because some experts suggest they should not keep in touch with their colleagues.【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the survey?A．There is the same percentage about people preferring a weekend all by themselves and people spending no more than 500 yuan during weekends.B．Most office workers can’t afford things in supermarkets,so they prefer to attend other stores,especially when discounts are offered.C．More than one fifth of office workers like to hang out with friends.D．All the office workers prefer to relax themselves and no one is willing to learn more skills.【4】What is the best title of the passage?A．How to spend the weekendsB．Several ways of spending their weekends for office peopleC．How to go shopping on the weekends for office peopleD．Office people prefer easy weekends4.In June 2008,Benita Grist was driving in her hometown of Mississauga as a passenger in the car ahead threwa paper cup out of the window.When Grist horned to express her displeasure, the passenger responded by throwing out a bag.Instead of annoyed, she decided to do something about it.She organized a one woman litter awareness campaign.She started small,chatting with her neighbors about litter—and asking them to be more conscious of any tendencies they might have to litter.Soon,she noticed local families, kids and all—picking up litter around their homes.”I thought,that’s all it took—for me to open my mouth?” she says.”So I decided to knock on more doors.”And she didn’t stop there.She approached people on the street,in malls,even in the waiting room before getting an X ray. Grist often started her appeal with something such as,”I hope you don’t think I’m crazy,but...” Yet she was buoyed by the positive response—so much so that in August 2008, she began to contact officials in various levels of government, companies and other institutions in an effort to reach a wider audience.Through a local Mac’s Convenience Sto re,Grist managed to contact the company that produces content displayed on their in store monitors.That led to a public service announcement about litter that ran in almost 600 Mac’s stores in Ontario from November 2008 to June 2009. Grist continues to exp lore every opportunity she has to get the message out.Her grassroots campaign may be different,but she has begun to open people’s eyes about the problem of litter.And thanks to her efforts,in Mississauga,at least,they have begun to do just that.【1】How did Benita Grist start her campaign?A．She chatted with her neighbors.B．She quarreled with a stranger.C．She went door to door,talking.D．She talked to patients in hospital.【2】The underlined word “buoyed” in Paragraph 4 probably means “-------”.A．inspired B．discouraged C．confused D．disturbed【3】What’s the main idea of the passage?A．Introduction to a one woman litter awareness campaign.B．How Benita Started the one woman litter awareness campaign.C．Why Benita Started the one woman litter awareness campaign.D．Benita and the one woman litter awareness campaign.四、信息匹配根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
吉林高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
吉林高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.The Museum: The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the world’s most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a museum in 1925 and is still welcoming visitors from all over the world. On the four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the most popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age.Opening Hours:The Museum is open from Mondays to Saturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view.Admission Charges: Adults:￡5.00; Students:￡4:00; Seniors:￡4.00; Children:￡3.00; Families:￡14.00 (2 adults & up to five children).Group Rates: For a group of 10 or more, a special group rate of ￡4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for ￡3.00 each.Access: We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp(活动坡道)for better access and an audio tour for visitors with impaired vision. Our Handling Sessions (亲身体验活动) are also suitable for the visually impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online.Hire the Museum: The Museum can be hired for private functions, parties and many other social occasions.Find Us: The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by these underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line. For a map, please click here. The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.【1】Compared to going there separately, if a family with two adults and four children go to the Museum together they will save______.A．￡22. 00B．￡14. 00C．￡11. 00D．￡8. 00【2】According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A．Anyone cannot hire the Museum for other usesB．Visitors with poor vision cannot enjoy the MuseumC．The Museum is not very far from the British MuseumD．In any case people cannot visit the Museum after 17:00【3】The passage is probably from a ______.A．magazine B．websiteC．guidebook D．newspaper2.April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare’s plays, and a dazzling fireworks display. And the BBC is broadcasting a live show from Stratfore-upon-Avon, celebrati ng Shakespeare’s widespread influence on the world. In England’s capital, the London Shakespeare Centre is holding a series of public performances, exhibitions and activities. It isn’t just England that honors the anniversary of the death of this extraordinary writer. In Washington, D.C., the Folger Shakespeare Library, which houses the world’s largest collection of documents relating to William Shakespeare, is displaying a series of exhibitions.Shakespeare is probably one of the most famous authors and is considered a genius. He wrote around 37 plays and 154 sonnets(十四行诗), and his work has been translated into over one hundred languages! He penned beautiful metaphors(暗喻), serious dramas and amusing tales.Shakespeare also invented many new terms and phrase s. If someone’s behavior suggested they were not being honest and should not be trusted, Shakespeare called their actions suspicious. If someone was being silly and perhaps looking like a fool, Shakespeare found their actions laughable. And Shakespeare called people whooffered their opinions on the quality of something critics. Today, for instance, food critics and film critics give audiences their opinions of foods and films. The familiar phrase “break the ice” comes from Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. “The ice is broken” when a difficult conversation or meeting is calmed by some basic introduction, such as a simple game. More common words coined by Shakespeare include road, gossip, lonely, bump and hurry.Four hundred years after his death, Shakespeare surely lives on，in everyday speech, as the most famous writer of all time!【1】The passage is mainly about ______.A．the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s deathB．the influence Shakespeare has on written EnglishC．the friends of William ShakespeareD．Shakespeare’s colorful and fruitful life【2】Shakespeare is honored in the following ways except ______.A. a great number of free events in Stratford-upon-AvonB. a series of activities in the London Shakespeare CentreC. a series of exhibitions in the Folger Shakespeare LibraryD. a live show of Shakespeare in Washington, D.C.【3】According to the text, a simple game to make a difficult conversation easy is called ______.A．an ice-breaker B．a suspicious manC．a critic D．a laughable man3.The Eurotunnel is a tunnel(隧道) which crosses the Channel under the sea, linking France and the UK. It is about 50.5 km long and 38km lies under the seabed. There are trains which carry passengers and cars, and others which carry carriages or other heavier vehicles(车辆), as well as goods.The construction of the tunnel started in 1986, with a cost of almost 10 billion pounds. It was opened in 1994 but was not financially successful until 2007, because of the high interest rates (利率) the company had to pay the banks, as well as low earnings from passengers and goods.The Eurotunnel is a very convenient way of traveling between the two countries as the journey is quick (less than one hour), cheap, and comfortable. You can go with your car, motorbike or bike. The tunnel operates every day, round the clock. At the busiest times there are up to three shuttle departures (班次) per hour. There arefacilities(设施)for disabled passengers and for babies at the two terminals (终点站).The Eurotunnel, also commonly known as the Channel Tunnel, Eurochannel and Eurochunnel is environmentally friendly. It perfects its sources of energy through its use of renewable energy with the result that, by 2008, it had reduced its greenhouse gas emissions(排量) by 45%. In addition, 50% of the waste produced is recycled.The future of the Eurotunnel seems promising, although some people who have the fear of enclosed(与外界隔绝的)spaces will never use this type of transportation. There have been some problems with snow storms like the one in the winter of the 2009 which have made the services stop for a period of time, leaving passengers in the tunnel for more than 15 hours without light, heating, food or drink, inside an unmoving train under the sea. Some of the passengers reacted very badly and decided not to use this means of transport again.【1】Why was the Eurotunnel not financially successful at first? ______.A．It was free for passing trainsB．Many people disliked itC．Its operating cost was very highD．It was heavily in debt【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? ______.A．The wonderful design of the EurotunnelB．A traveling guide to the EurotunnelC．The advantages of the EurotunnelD．An introduction of the Eurotunnel’s equipment【3】We can learn from the text that the Eurotunnel ______.A．used environmentally friendly energyB．was completely built under the seabedC．was designed for passenger trains onlyD．operated successfully without any accident【4】What is the author’s a ttitude towards the Eurotunnel? ______.A．Cautious B．OptimisticC．Negative D．Doubtful二、其他Being Left-handed in a Right-handed WorldThe world is designed for right-handed people, but a tenth of the population prefer the left. 【1】 The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic(基因的)component to it.【2】 In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random.Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures.【3】In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favored hand. For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey.【4】 A person giving directions will put his left hand behind him and try to point with his right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.【5】 People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. People even noticed that many famous people are left-handed, including Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo Da Vinci and Charlie Chaplin. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.A．In other words, left-handers are born that way.B．Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.C．The unfavorable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures are varied.D．Why do they prefer to use their left hand rather than their right hand for routine activities?E. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to become right-handed when writing?F. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand is considered rude.G. Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer reject left-handedness like before.三、完形填空In February of 2005, Phil Belfiore was teaching one of Robert Frost’s poems “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”. He liked it so much that he recorded it on his home answering machine, which would later lead to one of the most unusual __________ of his life.When Phil returned from his vacation, he listened to his voice __________. One gentleman caller __________ for dialing the wrong number. But, he added, he’d really__________ the poem. Phil laughed and thought nothing more of it－__________the phone rang a few days later.Phil __________ John’s hollow voice immediately, who said sorry to __________, but he was calling to hear the __________ again. The two men talked. It turned out that his brother’s phone number was __________ from Phil’s by one digit. Before hanging up, Phil told John to __________ anytime, whether to hear the poem or just to have a chat.That was 11 years ago. They’ve spoken on the phone a few times a month ever since. It is John who is__________ the starter of most calls. However, Phil will ring if a long while has passed. Not _________, John has been in poor health. His special voice is just the _________ of some heart trouble. They seem to always__________ when there’s been a big sports event and they like todiscuss __________ in particular. John will also __________ Phil on his life. Slowly, their conversations havegrown much more __________. When asked what drew them together, Phil _________ that it was the telephone. They planned to meet twice, but circumstances went _________ them. Their friendship is based on the simple act of picking up the phone. “My best friend is someone I’ve not yet met __________,” says John.【1】A．receptions B．considerations C．conversations D．friendships【2】A．news B．messages C．information D．reports【3】A．apologized B．complained C．greeted D．asked【4】A．preferred B．noticed C．enjoyed D．heard【5】A．while B．since C．at D．until【6】A．heard B．knew C．answered D．recognized【7】A．phone[B．bother C．come D．express【8】A．voice B．song C．poem D．ring【9】A．bad B．different C．silent D．far【10】A．call back B．call off C．call on D．call for【11】A．still B．even C．ever D．never【12】A．angrily B．surprisingly C．excitedly D．proudly【13】A．indication B．pronunciation C．attention D．description【14】A．arrive B．get C．communicate D．come【15】A．changes B．friends C．relatives D．football【16】A．teach B．update C．visit D．inform【17】A．formal B．special C．unusual D．personal【18】A．said B．predicted C．decided D．announced【19】A．with B．for C．against D．on【20】A．by accident B．on business C．in person D．for convenience四、其他A.to love, protect and care for (sb or sth that is important to you)B.a building or object made in ancient timesC.to move from one place to anotherD.a very famous person or thing considered as representing a set of beliefs or a way of lifeE.the state of being well-knownF.a book, document, or other composition written by handG.the act of getting land, power, money, etcH.born into the highest social classI.an area that is strongly defended by a military groupJ.a possibility or likelihood of sth happening【1】acquisition【2】antiquity【3】cherish【4】fame【5】high-born【6】icon【7】manuscript【8】migrate【9】prospect【10】stronghold五、其他【1】I prefer to live in a quiet __________(住宅的) neighborhood.【2】__________(地基) should be laid before we build buildings.【3】He made __________(偶然的、临时的) visits to London.【4】Many car manufacturers are __________(多样化) as rapidly as they can.【5】The employment problem tends to be a city __________(现象).【6】He has always e__________ her youth and the position she has achieved in her profession.【7】They had i__________ some new lights in the apartment, before they moved in.【8】Since you are so familiar with Daffodils and Annabel Lee, are you majoring in English l__________? 【9】Nanhu Bridge, which is under c__________, will come into service in late September, 2017.【10】The exercise like long-distance race and plank (平板支撑) obviously will improve strength ande__________.六、其他Studying abroad seems to be a global trend these days. A study suggests that more than two thirds of the students studying abroad 【1】 (influence) by movies in choosing their universities since the past decade. American movies such as A Beautiful Mind set in Princeton, The Social Network in Harvard, and The Graduate in Berkeley, California are playing【2】 important part in attracting foreign students to America. The global【3】 (succeed) of the Harry Potter films is considered as a factor in【4】 (encourage) overseas students to come to England. Universities in New Zealand have benefited from The Lord of the Rings’ effect since it was first released.Films can also be【5】 (help) to get through difficult situations. In 2009 there was a sharp decline in Indian students choosing Australian universities【6】 some reasons. So Prateek Chakravorty, a Bollywood director,【7】 graduated from University of Technology Sydney, made From Sydney With Love about two Indian students falling in love with some of the【8】 (building) of Sydney University. By 2014, the number of Indian students in Australia was rising again. When universities are competing【9】 (fierce) for the attention of overseas students, the cinema screen can be a recognized way【10】 ( attract ) overseas students. Will you choose universities because of movies?七、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。
2015-2016学年吉林省长春外国语学校高二下学期期末考试英语(解析版)
2015-2016学年吉林省长春外国语学校高二下学期期末考试英语To Mr. AlcoholYou’ve been with us for a long time. I won’t forget all the pain you’ve caused for us.Do you remember the night you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn’t the only one hurt by you that night.Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,” they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit (呕吐). “I’m sorry,” they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. “This won’t happen again,” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped (洗胃). Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you. Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn’t realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it’s all your fault.I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. I don’t want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring（诱惑）in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.1．What is author’s purpose in writing to alcohol?A. To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readersB. To show how much alcohol can hurt people.C. To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.D. To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people’s life.2．What did alcohol do to the author’s father?A. It made him crash into two other cars and took his life.B. It made him drink too much and he had to get his stomach pumped.C. It made him kill two other people when driving.D. It made him get into a car accident and badly injure himself.3．The underlined word “intrigued” in paragraph 3 probably means________.A. startledB. fascinatedC. acceptedD. warned4．What is the tone of the article?A. Humorous.B. Doubtful.C. Unconcerned(漠不关心的).D. Critical(批判的).Poetry, one of the essential art forms of literature, is a brief and easy way to express our feelings. Moreover, everyone understands it in their own way. Some find relief in poems; some read them simply for peace; some read poems for simple artistic pleasure.There are some special features of poetry, which make it quite different from other forms of literature. First of all, poems have rhythmic patterns. Generally most parts of a poem follow the same form of rhythm. Poems may have rhyme, but they don't have to. The lines are neatly arranged together so that they express a particular feeling or emotion.There can be various types of poems but according to the pattern or the form, there are mainly three types:Lyrics: The lyric mainly concentrates on human thoughts and emotions rather than a story. Lyrics always bear song-like appeal. These are mainly short poems. Popular lyric poem forms are the elegy, the ode and the sonnet. William Shakespeare, Edmund Waller and Keats are some of the greatest lyric writers of all times.Narrative poems: This type of poetry tells a story. Narrative poems are usually long poems. Epics(史诗) and ballads fall under this type. Some of the greatest epic poets are John Milton, Dante, Edgar Allan Poe, Alexander Pope, William Shakespe are, etc.. Dramatic poems: Any drama that is written in verse is a dramatic poem. These poems generally tell a story. Black verse, dramatic monologue(独白) and closet drama belong to this type. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson are some of the greatest dramatic poets.Whatever the form is, one thing, which cannot be denied, is that poetry is one of the most powerful tools to express our feelings.5．What do we know about lyrics?①They are similar to songs.②They usually tell stories.③They are not very long.④The sonnet is a type of lyrics.A. ①②③B. ②③④C. ①②④D. ①③④6．We can know from the text that .A. poems are weak in showing feelingsB. some poets write more than one type of poemC. narrative poems are shorter than lyric poemsD. the sonnet and the ballad belong to the same type7．This passage is written mainly to .A. tell us some simple facts about poetryB. teach us how to write poemsC. give some advice on reading poemsD. make us interested in poemsIf you come to Chicago, it’s hard to find an excuse to deny paying a visit to the Brookfiled Zoo. Here are more information about the zoo for reference:Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits.Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois Phone: 708-688-8000Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it’s only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.The Brookfield Zoo Hours:The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50;Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50;Children(ages 3-11), $9.50;Children(ages 2 and under), freeThe Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa.About the Brookfield Zoo:The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. . 8．Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?A. At First Avenue. B．At Ogden Avenue.C. At 31st Street.D．At the Hollywood Station.9．How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?A．$46 B．$32.5 C．$36.5 D．$2310．What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?A. Its cheap tickets.B. Its various activities.C. Its cage-less displays.D. Its open hours.完型填空，阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。
吉林省长市十一中高二英语下学期期末考试试题
长春市十一高中2014-2015学年度高二下学期期末考试英语试题本试卷分第一部分（选择题）和第二部分（非选择题），满分150分，测试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（满分100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）在笔试结束后进行。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，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个小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15.答案是C。
1. What is allowed in Moon Bay Mall?A. Playing skateboards.B. Playing the guitar.C. Shopping with cats.2. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Make him a phone call later.B. Provide the booking information.C. Send the digital video recorder back.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a plane.B. At a theatre.C. In a restaurant.4. What does the woman say about Mike?A. He is in a bad mood.B. He has a strange personality.C. He used to get angry at little things.5. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. A band.B. A design.C. A bar.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
吉林高二高中英语期末考试带答案解析
吉林高二高中英语期末考试班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.At thirteen, I was diagnosed（诊所） with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult forme. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs.Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45minutes. I raised my hand right away and said,“Mrs.Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to d o it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are no different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louisdidn’t give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots 点）, which opened up a whole new world of knowle dge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems,why should I ever give up?I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs.Smith, so it was quite a surprise whenit came back to me the next day- with an“A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words:“ See what you can do when you keep trying?”【1】The author didn’t finish the reading in class because.A．He was new to the class B．He was tired of literatureC．He had an attention disorder D．He wanted to take the task home【2】What do we know about Louis Braille from the passage?A．He had good sight B．He made a great invention.C．He gave up reading D．He learned a lot from school【3】What is the main idea of the passage?A．The disabled should be treated with respect.B．A teacher can open up a new world to students.C．One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.D．Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.2.July is a month of fun-filled activities for kids and teens as long as you know where to find them.When you want some fun activities for July, consider these ideas happening in this month.Secret of the DragonTime Monday, July1, 2014, 10:30 a.m.Cost Adult:$7.40 Children(under15): halfBooking Phone the booking office:34032578Address Brisbane Botanic GardensNote Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about 2 children who are taken on a dragon ride toexplore the universe.The Search for life: Are We Alone?Time Thursday, July4, 2014, 2:00 p.m.Cost Adult:$14.50 ,Children(under15):$8.70Booking Phone the booking office:34037689Address Brisbane Botanic GardensNote Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked inthis show.Magic ClassTime Friday, July12, 2014, 10:00 a.m.Cost FreeBooking Please call 34038470 to book your Place.Address Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong RdNote Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.Science with Me: Making your own guitarTime Saturday, July20, 2014, 3:00 p.m.Cost FreeBooking Please call 34031226 to book your Place.Address 10, Egginton CloseNote Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mum? Science with Me is going to bewith you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.【1】Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.A．Magic Class B．Science with MeC．Secret of the Dragon D．The Search for Life【2】John and his 10-year-old son want to watch Secret of the Dragon. How much should they pay?A．$7.40.B．$11.10.C．$14.80.D．$23.20.【3】What do the four activities have in common?A．They are all free.B．They happen in the same place.C．They are all weekend activities.D．They can all be booked on phone.3.The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story and learn more about her life.Our first stop at the Margaret Mitchell House is an exhibit area telling about the writer’s life. She was born in Atlanta in 1900. She started writing stories when she was a child. She started working as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1922. One photograph of Ms. Mitchell, called Peggy, shows her talking to a group of young college boys. She was only about one and a half meters tall. The young men_____her, but she seems very happy and sure of herself. The tour guide explains: “Now in this picture Peggy is interviewing some boys from Georgia Tech, asking them such questions as ‘Would you really marry a woman who works?’ And today it’d be ‘Would you marry one who doesn’t?’ ”The Margaret Mitchell House is a building that once contained several apartments. Now we enter the first floor apartment where Ms. Mitchell lived with her husband, John Marsh. They made fun of the small apartment by calling it “The Dump ” .Around 1926, Margaret Mitchell had stopped working as a reporter and was at home healing after an injury. Her husband brought her books to read from the library. She read so many books that he bought her a typewriter and said it was time for her to write her own book. Our guide says Gone with the Wind became a huge success. Margaret Mitchell received the Pulitzer Prize for the book. In 1939 the film version was released. It won ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.【1】The book Gone with the Wind was _________.A．first published on a newspaperB．awarded ten Academy AwardsC．written in “The Dump”D．adapted from a movie【2】The underlined phrase “tower over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.A．be very pleased withB．show great respect forC．be much taller thanD．show little interest in【3】Why did Ms. Mitchell stop working as a reporter according to the passage?A．Because she was rich enough.B．Because she was injured then.C．Because her husband didn’t like it.D．Because she wanted to write books.【4】Which is the best title for the passage?A．Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.B．Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer.C．An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.D．A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.4.In earliest times, men considered lightning to be one of the great mysteries of nature. Some ancient peoples believed that lightning and thunder were the weapons of the gods.In reality, lightning is a flow of electricity formed high above the earth. A single flash of lightning 1.6 kilometres long has enough electricity to light one million light bulbs.The American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin, was the first to show the connection between electricity and lightning in 1752. In the same year he also built the first lightning rod (避雷针). This device protects buildings from being damaged by lightning.Modern science has discovered that one stroke of lightning has a voltage (电压) of more than 15 million volts. A flash of lightning between a cloud and the earth may be as long as 13 kilometers, and travel at a speed of 30 million meters per second.Scientists judge that there are about 2,000 million flashes of lightning per year. Lightning hits the Empire State Building in New York City 30 to 48 times a year. In the United States alone it kills an average of one person every day.The safest place to be in case of an electrical storm is in a closed car. Outside, one should go to low ground and not get under a tree. Also, one should stay out of water and away from metal fences. Inside a house, people should avoid open doorways and windows and not touch wires or metal things.With lightning, it is better to be safe than sorry.【1】People once thought lightning came from ________.A．the sky B．the godsC．the earth D．nature【2】According to the passage what do you think all buildings need?A．Metal fences.B．Electricity.C．lightning rods.D．Machines.【3】Lightning can travel ________.A．as quickly as waterB．not so quickly as electricityC．at very low speedD．at very high speed【4】Which of the following is NOT true?A．In the U.S. about 360 people die from lightning in a year.B．The Empire State Building frequently gets hit by lightning.C．Swimming during a thunder storm is a good idea.D．A closed car is the best place to be during an electrical storm.【5】Lightning is probably ______ to man.A．useful B．kind C．useless D．Friendly二、信息匹配In the world nothing is more important than health. If people took away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we could still survive. 【1】Then how can we keep healthy?First of all, we should eat healthily. I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food.【2】I only eat little meat.【3】It helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. In addition, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.【4】I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.【5】三、完形填空I was recently invited to dinner by a friend. During the meal, the____of the restaurant came over and said our meal was free. I was____He stood there smiling at me and there was an air of____Finally I asked him if he knew me. He said I had____forgotten him, but I had____his life. My friend was quite____and asked him how I had done this.He said twelve years ago I was teaching a stress management class and he was one of the____I asked the group what their number one____was and most of them said it was from their bosses.I listened to everyone, then____a chair and invited everyone to stand on it. I wanted them to look at the room from____there. After that, I asked the group to think about how the room looked____when they changed their perspective (角度).Then I asked them to____their bosses. Was this the same person who had____their good qualities and hired them? Do they remember how____they were to be chosen for the job?He said I looked at him and asked if he had ever thanked his boss for the____to earn a living and____him newskills and to be a better employee.He said he went back to work the next day with a thank-you card to his____He learned to____stress in a smart way. Now he has been the manager of the restaurant for eight years. He said I had taught him to____life from different perspectives and to express____【1】A．waiter B．manager C．cook D．owner【2】A．satisfied B．excited C．surprised D．moved【3】A．familiarity B．understanding C．importance D．dignity【4】A．hardly B．rarely C．specially D．probably【5】A．changed B．Planned C．Built D．noticed【6】A．Patient B．anxious C．curious D．doubtful【7】A．employers B．students C．organizers D．teachers【8】A．joy B．stress C．danger D．pride【9】A．removed B．broke C．held D．took【10】A．down B．outside C．up D．inside【11】A．natural B．different C．funny D．strange【12】A．consider B．ask C．visit D．watch【13】A．seen B．predicted C．chosen D．improved【14】A．puzzled B．touched C．happy D．calm【15】A．ability B．chance C．process D．luck【16】A．allowing B．advising C．encouraging D．teaching【17】A．colleague B．customer C．boss D．parent【18】A．leave behind B．deal with C．suffer from D．bring about 【19】A．look at B．talk about C．work on D．take over 【20】A．apology B．regret C．appreciation D．Sympathy四、其他Chaplin made people laugh at a time when they felt 【1】( depress), so they could feel more content 【2】 their lives. He was popular with people all over the world for his particular form of【3】 (humor) acting. The little tramp became【4】 (know) throughout the world. He played the main character【5】 was poor and homeless, and【6】 (wear) large trousers, worn- out shoes and a small round black hat, and carried【7】 walking stick. The character was a social【8】(fail), but he won the love of his audience for his determination in overcoming difficulties, and being kind to others. In his film the gold rush, Chaplin【9】(success) made a sad situation entertaining by eating a boiled shoe.As an everlasting humor master, Chaplin Chaplin will always【10】 (remember) by us.五、短文改错文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。