高二（下）英语期末考前小练.doc

高二（下）英语期末考前小练
一．单项选择。
1.—Which do you prefer to use, the red one or the blue one?
—To be honest, I don’t like　　　of them.
A. both B. either C. none D. neither
2.Someone has upset the photographs I　　　so carefully, which made me quite angry.
A. laid off B. laid out
C. laid down D. laid aside
3. Hardly　　　to the airport　　　he was surrounded by many journalists and fans.
A. the famous singer had got; when B. the famous singer got; then
C. had the famous singer got; when D. did the famous singer get; then
4. Mary felt from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldn’t receive any e-mail.
A. cut down B. cut in C. cut off D. cut out
5. She　　　herself. She said she would never marry young, but she did.
A. did contradict B. didn’t contradict
C. wasn’t contradicted D. was contradicted
6. It was not until Mum agreed to take her to KFC, 　　　was her favorite, 　　　the spoiled girl stopped crying.
A. that; that B. which; which C. that; which D. which; that
7.—Was the proposal passed at yesterday’s meeting?
—Yes, but some members at the committee expressed　　　.
A. associations B. authority C. cooperation D. reservations
8.She　　　clean out the spare room last week, but it was much too occupied at that time.
A. intended to B. was intended to C. had intended to D. has intended to
9.Charles did what he could　　　the servant, although he himself was in danger.
A. rescue B. rescued C. to rescue D. rescuing
10.The storm came on so suddenly that they were wet through ______ they could get to shelter.
A. since B. when C. until D. before
11.—How was the party last night?
—Wonderful! I have never had a　　　one than that.
A. more boring B. more enjoyable C. most enjoyable D. most boring
12.. The problem was that he didn’t know what had hurt her and he　　　her.
A. dared not to ask B. not dared ask
C. didn’t dare ask D. didn’t dare asking
13.We are asking people to __________ goods from companies that use child labor.
A. refuse B. resist C. reject D. boycott
14.We are living in people call “Information Age”, so everything is possible.
A.that B.which C.what D. why
15.— It seems that you are familiar with this city.
— I ______ English in a high school here for three years．It' s great to be back!
A．have taught B．have been teaching C．had taught D．taught
16.Never there was a beautiful place nearby, so away .
A. did they know; went they B. they knew; went they
C. did they know; they went D. they knew; they went
17. If the plan _______last year, the present situation _______ better.
A. had been put into practice, would have been B. had been put into practice, would be
C. were put into practice, would be D. were put into practice, would have been
18.------Who is making so much noise in the garden?
------ the children.
A. There are B. They are C. It is D. That is
19. It was not until last month critics found was shown on the screen Love is Not Blind was surprisingly well-received by young people.
A. that; that B. that; what C. when; what D. when; that
20. with a gradual rise of seawater, some nations in the Pacific are considering moving in the near future.
A. Facing B. To face C. Faced D. Being faced
21. to supporting the growing number of students seeking odd jobs, we will provide them with the information they need.
A. Committing B.Committed C. Being committed D. Having committed
22. the apartment, the firefighters shut off the gas, opened the windows and rescued the old couple.
A. To break out B. To be broken into C. Having broken into D. Broken into
23.I adore my English teacher because he can always create an atmosphere all the students feel respected and cared for.
A. that B. when C. where D. which
24.On AIDS Day, the Minister of Health Department demanded that the problems　　　paid special attention to.
A. referred to being B. referred to be C. refer to being D. refer to be
25. I still remember my happy childhood when my mother ______ take me to Disneyland at weekends.
A. might B. must C. would D. should
二．完形填空
What is happiness to you?
Are you happy? Do you remember a time when you were happy? Are you looking for happiness today?
Many people have 26 a variety of sources for their feelings of happiness. Some have put their heart and effort into their work. Too many have turned to drugs and alcohol. Untold numbers have looked for it in the possession of expensive cars, exotic vacation homes, and other popular “toys”. Most of their efforts have a 27 in one common fact: people are looking for a(n) 28 source of happiness.
Unfortunately, I believe that happiness escapes many people because they 29 the process and journey of finding it. I have heard many people say that, “I’ll be happy when I get my new promotion.” Or “I’ll be happy when I lose that 30 20 pounds.” The list goes on and on. You probably have a few of your own you could 31 if you wanted.
This thinking is 32 because it presupposes that happiness is a “response” to having, being or doing something. In life, we all 33 stimulus and response. Stimulus is when a dog barks at you and bares his teeth. Response is when your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty and you 34 to run. Today, some people think that an expensive car is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. A great paying job is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. A loving relationship is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. This belief 35 us thinking and feeling: “I’ll be happy when …”
It has been my finding that actually the 36 is true. I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly 37 . When we are happy, we 38 to have more success in our work. When we are happy, people want to be around us and enjoy loving relationships. When we are happy, we more 39 take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health. Happiness is NOT a response — 40 , it is a stimulus.
Happiness is a conscious 41 we make every day of our lives. For unknown reasons to me, many choose to be painful, unsuccessful and angry most of the time. Happiness is 42 .something that happens to us after we get something we want — we usually get things we want 43 we choose to be happy.
I have made only one 44 rule for my own happiness: Every day above ground is a GOOD day. 45 , I tend to have a lot of good and happy days continually.
26. A. owned B. valued C. ignored D. sought
27. A. sense B. root C. theory D. view
28. A. lasting B. confusing C. challenging D. existing
29. A. dislike B. mix C. misunderstand D. miss
30. A. valueless B. miserable C. visible D. extra
31. A. add B. make C. accept D. consider
32. A. interesting B. dangerous C. unbelievable D. unacceptable
33. A. refuse B. receive C. witness D. experience
34. A. fear B. forget C. prepare D. hesitate
35. A. stops B. suggests C. leaves D. prevents
36. A. belief B. statement C. idea D. opposite
37. A. honest B. happy C. lucky D. wise
38. A. tend B. mean C. hope D. wish
39. A. properly B. practically C. naturally D. possibly
40. A. rather B. though C. even D. also
41. A. decision B. judgment C. choice D. conclusion
42. A. just B. not C. perhaps D. almost
43. A. unless B. after C. until D. before
44. A. simple B. strict C. obvious D. acceptable
45. A. However B. Finally C. Fortunately D. Therefore
三．阅读理解
Vinegar . . . Mother Nature’s Liquid Gold
If you’re like me, you will be amazed at the various uses for vinegar.
This common household product is packed with essential amino acids (氨基酸) and helpful vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Apple cider vinegar was found to be an almost universal preservative and cure-all. The healthy goodness of apples is concentrated into a teaspoon of golden liquid -- a teaspoon of which supplies a generous portion of the building blocks needed for a healthy body.
The new book “The Vinegar Book” by natural remedies author Emily Thacker shows you over 300 ways to use vinegar for fighting germs, easing pain, improving health, cutting grease, and cleaning tips for a natural sparkle! She gives you recipes to make your own flavored vinegar that will perk up the taste of your food!
Pain Relief
·Relieve varicose veins
·Fade headaches away
·Kill infection
·Soothe sore throats and coughs
Nature’s Aid To A Healthier Body
·Control appetite to lose weight
·Protect skin from the ravages of the sun
·Fade age spots
·Minimize memory loss
Your House Will Be Ready For The “White -Glove Test!”
·Use as a disinfectant — some hospitals do!
·Use in the laundry — brightens colors! Whitens whites! Fades perspiration stain!
·Removes carpet stains — absorbs odors!
·Repairs wood scratches and makes an excellent furniture polish!
·Countertops, floors, windows and fixtures will shine!
Did You Know . . .
·Vinegar is credited for saving the lives of thousands of soldiers during the U.S. Civil War?
·Vinegar was used as a healing dressing on wounds and sores in Biblical times?
Research Shows . . .
When vinegar is made from fresh, natural apple, it contains a healthy dose of pectin(果胶). As pectin works its way through the digestive system, it binds to cholesterol. Then pectin pulls the cholesterol which is bound to it out of the body. Less cholesterol in the body makes for a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks and strokes.
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46. The passage is written mainly to ________.
A. introduce various uses of vinegar to readers
B. attract more people to purchase the book
C. inform readers that vinegar is needed for a healthy body
D. stress the importance of vinegar in saving lives at war
47. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Vinegar which is useful for our health is made by mother.
B. Your house may become tidier after using vinegar.
C. Vinegar can be applied to the wounds.
D. Pectin helps to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
48. If you order 4 copies of “The Vinegar Book”, how much should you pay?
A. ＄53.8 B. ＄59.8 C. ＄40 D. ＄42
五．动词填空.(8选6)
claim; calculate; accumulate; have a go at; classify; give thought to ; convey; be bent on

1.It is very difficult stamps around a certain topic.
2.The computer questions by level of difficulty.
3. So far nobody has the money discovered in the library.
4.David the driving test, but did not pass it.
5.When making a national development plan, the government needs to the interests of the majority of the people.
6.Her letter clearly that she was determined to go to court over the matter.
六．任务型阅读
Children suffer from sleepwalking due to health problems like weakness and stress among the children. During a survey, it was found that nearly 14% of the children surveyed suffered from sleepwalking. Many children had more than one sleepwalking experiences and it was also observed that boys suffered more from this disease compared to girls. Many children who develop this disorder overcome it as they grow up and by adolescence they’re more or less cured. The disease of children sleepwalking can be cured by taking certain precautions (预防措施).
Children who suffer from sleepwalking face the condition in which the body can move even though the brain is half asleep. Sleepwalkers commonly get out of bed and roam (闲逛) all over the house. Some of them even get dressed and leave the house. Sleepwalkers’ eyes remain open, and they can see what is in front of them. However, their expressions are blank and they’re unable to respond either to conversation or to their names being called out. Children suffering from sleepwalking don’t have any idea about their walk and don’t know any direction in which they’re moving.
Sleepwalking in children is a poorly developed sleep/wake cycle. In normal circumstances, the entire brain awakes at the same time. A sleepwalker’s brain, however, is different in the sense that only a portion of it wakes up at a time. The portion of the brain that manages mobility awakens while the portion that deals with cognition and awareness is still asleep. A sleepwalking child is actually fast asleep and doesn’t have any idea of the sleepwalking session in the sleep. Children sleepwalking is the symptom of disorder in children due to improper diet or other health problems like weakness and stress among the children.
Certain precautions should be taken to protect sleepwalkers from dangerous situations. Make sure that sleepwalking children are in a safe place during their sleepwalking sessions. Take care to ensure that they will not get injured during a sleepwalking session. Parents should not keep any sharp or fragile objects in a child’s room. Lock the door of a sleepwalker’s room to prevent him or her from venturing out at night. Fixing a bell to alert a parent or caregiver if a child goes out of the room is a great idea. Large glass doors or windows should be covered by heavy curtains to prevent sleepwalkers from trying to walk through them during their sleepwalking sessions. Children who sleepwalk should be given ample protection till they overcome this disorder. There is a possibility of them running into dangerous situations during their sleepwalking sessions.
Children sleepwalking
(1)　　　 about the
disease
● Many children suffer from sleepwalking.
● Boys are more (2)　　　 to sleepwalk than girls.
● Sleepwalking can be overcome with children (3)　　　 up.
Symptoms of
sleepwalking
● The body can move though the brain is half asleep.
● It is (4)　　　 for sleepwalkers to get out of bed and roam all over the house.
● Sleepwalkers, with eyes open and blank exp