高二上期末考试定稿.doc

晋城市第二中学校高二期末考试
命题人：卫标 审题人：马丽
第一部分.听力( 略)
第二部分. 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）
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475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027[来源:Z§xx§k.Com]
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John, 
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage（舞台). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famous actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
21.Jane wrote this letter because____.
A. she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B. she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C. she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.
D. she was unhappy with John.
22.Jane talks about other actors to show John that ____.
A. they are as bad as he is                         B. acting is a hard life
C. they sometimes get turned down for parts they want  D. they are lucky enough
23.The person who wrote this letter probably ____.
A. is an actress.                     B. cares about John
C. wants to be an actress some day             D. envies at John's success
B
When did you last see a polar bear? On a trip to a zoo, perhaps? If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago, you would have seen a whole polar bear club. These "Polar Bears" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water. That day, the air temperature was 3℃, and the water temperature was a bit higher. The members of the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island, New York are usually about the age of 60. Members must satisfy two requirements. First, they must get along well with everyone else in the group. This is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club. Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.
　　Doctors do not agree about the medical effects of cold-water swimming. Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops. Other doctors, however, point out that there is more danger of a heart attack during summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.
The Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits (or advantages) of cold-water swimming. They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system（循环系统）because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm. Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water. A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.
　　The main benefits (or advantages) of cold-water swimming are probably mental. The Polar Bears love to swim year-round; they find it fun and relaxing. As one 70-year-old woman says. "When I go into the water, I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away."
24. The members of the Polar Bear Club must meet the following requirements except that ___.
A. they must reach the age of 60
B. they should be easy to make friends with
C. they must swim outdoors at least 8 times in the four cold months
D. they must agree to swim outdoors from November through February
25. Doctors __________.
A. encourage people to take part in cold-water swimming actively
B. point out the possible danger of blood illness during cold-water swimming
C. believe swimming is helpful both in winter and in summer
D. have different ideas about the medical effects of cold-water swimming
26. The Polar Bears like to swim all the year round, for __________.
A. they can remain young  om]
B. it is an easy way to keep the body warm in winter
C. they find it enjoyable and interesting  
D. they might meet fewer troubles in life
27. The passage is mainly about __________.
A. a group of cold-water swimming lovers    
B. the polar bears' life  
C. doctors' ideas about cold-water swimming   
D. the requirements of the Polar Bear Club
C
Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended (冒犯) for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago, I bought a tent that leaked(漏) the first time I used it and wanted it replaced. When I took it back, your employees accused me of tearing it myself. I left not only with my torn tent, but no refund and no satisfaction.
A couple of weeks ago, I bought a sleeping bag that was supposed to sleep two people comfortably. It didn’t. Your employees refused to give me my money back even though I had the receipt. I was asked to leave the store, again with no satisfaction.
To my misfortune, my latest purchase of a piece of camping equipment at your store proved to be another disappointment. The propane (丙烷) camp stove I bought didn’t work properly. When I returned to exchange it, the rude clerk refused to help me because I didn't have my sales receipt. It was an even exchange! He said that I was a problem and even asked if I had seen what products I could purchase at one of your competitor’s stores at comparable prices. Was he accused me of something? Why would I have brought a receipt for an even exchange? Why would I know the price at other stores?
Furthermore, the clerk called security(保安) and had me escorted(护送)from your store—without my camp stove! How can I go camping now? The tent leaks, the sleeping bag is just wrong, and I don’t have a stove to keep warm! Who is going to refund my money for my stove? Who is going to help me get over the abuse I suffered in your store?
You, as the area manager, must clear these matters up for me immediately! I am sending copies of this letter to your main office and the Sierra Vista Store.
Sincerely,
Ima Kumpanee
28. What was the writer’s proposed solution for the problem with the tent?
A. To replace it. B. To have it repaired.
C. To get a refund for it. D. To get her money back.
29. The clerk didn't want to exchange the stove for Ima(the writer) because __________.
A. the clerk was offended B. Ima destroyed it herself
C. Ima didn’t have the receipt D. the clerk had given Ima the refund
30. What was Ima’s attitude towards th purchase?
A. Doubtful. B. Surprised. C. Dissatisfied. D. Uninterested.
31. The letter was written to__________.
A. apply for a job in the store B. complain about poor service
C. introduce some camping equipment D. provide someone with new information
D
Saying “thank you” is probably the first thing most of us learn to do in a foreign language. After all, we are brought up to be polite, and it is important to make a good impression on other people.
So, what exactly are you supposed to say when “thank you” is only the 20th most popular way to express gratitude? According to a recent survey, 19 other ways of expressing appreciation finished ahead of “thank you” in a poll (投票) of 3,000 people.
Researchers found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal “cheers,” while others liked to use such expressions as “ta”, “great” and “nice one”.
“Cheers”, despite its popularity, is considered an informal way to say thank you.
“Ta”, from the Danish word “tak”, was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as “nice one” and “brilliant”.
Interestingly, one word that didn’t make it into the top 20 was “thanks”, thank you is shorter, more informal cousin.
“Thanks” can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of “thank you” and the downright relaxed “cheers”.
Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. For example, words like “awesome”, “brilliant” and “your star” featured highly in the new poll and they can hint (暗示) at both your pleasure at someone’s action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are on the receiving end of a “new” thank you, you can respond with a simple “no problem”, or “sure”.
Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate (合适的). For instance, if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand in acknowledgement(承认) is enough to show that you appreciate the driver’s consideration. Sometimes, formality is necessary, and “thank you” is still the best choice in such situation.
32. According to the survey, we can learn that _________.[来源:学.科.网]
A. appreciation can be expressed in a variety of ways
B. people are unconcerned about politeness nowadays
C. “thank you” remains the best expression of gratitude
D. there are more formal expressions than informal ones
33. Which word does NOT appear in the top 20 ?
A. Cheers. B. Thanks. C. Brilliant. D. Awesome.
34. Which of the following is an appropriate response to “awesome” or “brilliant”?
A. Sure. B. Cheers. C. Thanks. D. Nice one.
35. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Ways to show gratitude B. How to appear more polite
C. Good manners are disappearing D. Never hesitate to say “Thank You”
第二节 (共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People all over the world are fond of sports. Sports can help them to keep healthy and happy, and to live longer.
36  They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.
37 Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy!   38 Think how many lovers to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.
  Some sports or game go back thousands of years like running or jumping. Chinese Wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet.    39 Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends.   40  One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.
A. Sports help to train a person’s character.
B. And think of people in cold countries.
C. People aren’t inventing new sports or games.
D. A lot of people like to watch others play games.
E. People are inventing new sports or games all the time.
F. Many people participate in different sports competitions themselves.
G. Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
Can one man make a difference? Ask Rossano Ercolini, the 2013 Goldman Prize winner, which is considered the Nobel Prize for “ 41 ”. Ercolini is a young 42 in a small town in Italy. After 43
the news of reducing waste on the radio, he decided to teach his students to 44 paper and replace plastic water bottles in the school lunchroom with 45 glasses.
When his town announced plans to open an incinerator(焚化炉) to burn waste, Ercolini knew it would be 46 for his students. Incinerator are huge heaters that burn all waste and poisonous material, leaving behind 47 . You might think it is 48 than sending waste to landfills. It is true landfills 49 space, smell bad, and that poisonous materials can make underground drinking water 50 to use. But incinerators have their own 51 . Burning gives off poisonous gases into the air which can cause 52 problems. People will have to wear a mask no matter 53 they go. The smoke also causes pollution, and even 54 the greenhouse effect.
Ercolini was worried about the 55 of his community and felt it was his duty to 56 them. He organized town hall meetings, and talked about how to reduce, reuse and recycle. 57 , Ercolini has advocated (提倡) the zero-waste movement, the 58 of which is to reduce the waste sent to landfills and incinerators to the least possible amount. He has already 59 plans for more than 50 incinerators in many Italian cities. 60 his efforts, there are more than one hundred zero-waste towns in Italy now!
41. A. Peace B. Environment C. Medicine D. Literature
42. A. teacher B. farmer C. trainer D. gardener
43. A. watching B. reading C. hearing D. making
44. A. fold B. roll C. tear D. recycle
45. A. colored B. reusable C. thick D. valuable
46. A. harmful B. necessary C. suitable D. convenient
47. A. rock B. sand C. water D. ash
48. A. worse B. harder C. better D. further
49. A. add B. fill in C. create D. take up
50. A. unsafe B. simple C. regular D. illegal
51. A. difficulties B. disadvantages C. expectations D. improvements
52. A. heart B. hearing C. breathing D. weight
53. A. why B. when C. how D. where
54. A. reduces B. worsens C. suffers D. measures
55. A. health B. development C. justice D. employment
56. A. praise B. support C. educate D. entertain
57. A. Anyhow B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides
58. A. goal B. reason C. truth D. problem
59. A. discussed B. defeated C. prepared D. suggested
60. A. Along with B. Except for C. Thanks to D. Instead of
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lynn: I really want to find a good job. Do you have any advice?
Kate: Oh, lots of advice! First, be sure to dress ___61____(proper) for the interview. If it’s for a teaching job, as I did 20 years ago, then you might want to consider____62___(wear) nice pants and a dress shirt. ___63____, you won’t like to wear clothes that are too formal and elegant for the interview nowadays.
Lynn：I see. Anything ____64___would you suggest I should pay attention to?
Kate: Well, second, be sure to do some research on the company for____65___ you are being interviewed. This will help you know if you have the needed skills or experience to work for that company. You can also ask the ___66___(interview