高二上学期测试题 (徐蔓蔓)3.doc

三台县芦溪中学2013级2014年秋英语测试题（二）
三台县芦溪中学2013级2014年秋英语测试题（二）
命题人：徐蔓蔓 审题人：吴小红 周发波

I. 单选（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．As ______ father，you must believe that you can make ______ difference to the lives of your children.
A．the；/ B．the; a C．/；/ D．a；a
2．The Internet has a lot ______ with TV，such as providing information，bringing people entertainment and so on.
A．of common B．in common C．of same D．in need
3．Rather than_________, he prefers________books at home.
A. to watch, to read B. watching; reading C.watch; to read D. to watch;reading
4．You can't imagine what great difficulty I had ______ my child to accept my suggestion.
A．persuading B．persuaded C．to persuade D．persuade
5．The thief pretends as if he didn't know the thing at all, ______ the police won't believe him.
A．who B．which C．while D．what
6．In our city，almost everyone is ________ bringing down the housing price because it is too high for them to buy one.
A．in honour of B．in search of C．in need of D．in favour of
7．Charlie made a(n) ________ to apologize for what he had done，but his classmates wouldn't even talk to him.
A．promise B．progress C．attempt D．reputation
8．Mary is so crazy ______ that famous singer that her hairstyle is similar ______ his.
A．to; about B．about; with C．with; to D．about; to
9．His______ look showed that he didn’t understand the ______problem.
A．confusing;confusingB．confused;confusingC.confusing;confused D．confused;confused
10．—Where are you，John?
—I'm at the airport.My plane to Washington ______ at 9：45.
A．leaves B．is leaving C．will be leaving D．has left
11．Taishan's scenery is so attractive, ______ it a best place for people in the world .
A．making B．makes C．made D．to make
12．—Betty，where does the great noise come from?
—A group of boys ________ football at the back of our house.
A．are playing B．play C．have played D．having been playing
13．I only ______ some knowledge of computer during a talk with my friends.
A．took up B．turned up C．made up D．picked up
14．No matter where he is, he makes______ a rule to go for a walk after breakfast.
A．him B．this C．that D．it
15．—Jane，how about going for a picnic this weekend?
— ______ Let's meet at 10 o'clock.
A．I don't get it. B．That's a good point.
C．How are you getting on? D．It all depends.
Ⅱ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
Camilla Chomp was a very greedy, gluttonous (贪吃的) little girl. She hardly had any __16__ because she thought it was much more fun to spend her time alone，__17__ cake and pudding. Her parents were __18__， so they took all the sweet food in the house and __19__ it. So Camilla left the house, desperately looking for something __20__ to eat. She ended up in a small __21__ house full of old pots and glasses of all shapes and __22__. Out of all of them，the one that most caught Camilla's __23__ was a shiny little bottle made of gold­colored __24__.It seemed to be full of chocolate, and Camilla began to eat __25_.It was delicious, but she felt strange, so she read the __26__. “Glass Tears，” it said, and in small print it explained: “Magically convert (使转变)__27__ into chocolate.”
Camilla was excited! She ran everywhere looking for someone who was __28_， and she came upon a little girl who was weeping __29__. Sure enough, her tears were converted into chocolate, and as they ran down her __30__， to her mouth, they sweetened her lips. That soon __31__ her crying. Camilla and the girl spent a fun time together, __32__ the delicious tears, and they parted as friends.
Something similar happened to other people with less __33__.The appearance of Camilla and the chocolate tears __34__ those sad faces，helping them smile once again.
Soon Camilla realized that cheering people up was much more __35_ even than chocolate.Her mad search for sweet food stopped，and her search became one for sad people who she could try to help.
16．A.habits B．friends C．relatives D．classmates
17．A.making B．eating C．choosing D．buying
18．A.worried B．delighted C．satisfied D．astonished
19．A.destroyed B．sold C．cooked D．hid
20．A.fresh B．sweet C．new D．hot
21．A.occupied B．crowded C．advanced D．abandoned
22．A.goals B．prices C．sizes D．levels
23．A.attention B．thought C．legs D．hands
24．A.metal B．glass C．wood D．clay
25．A.slowly B．gently C．nervously D．quickly
26．A.notice B．label C．note D．warning
27．A.smiles B．fruits C．tears D．clothes
28．A.shouting B．sweating C．working D．crying
29．A.curiously B．sadly C．angrily D．luckily
30．A.forehead B．neck C．body D．cheeks
31．A.stopped B．inspired C．sped D．broke
32．A.wiping B．drying C．tasting D．moving
33．A.time B．fortune C．money D．energy
34．A.called up B．ended up C．kept up D．cheered up
35．A.valuable B．interesting C．convenient D．comfortable
Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分)
A
For years I wanted a flower garden.But then we had Matthew.And Marvin.And the twins，Alisa and Alan.And then Helen.I was too busy raising them to grow a garden.
Money was tight，as well as time.Often when my children were little，one of them would want something that cost too much，and I'd have to say，“Do you see a money tree outside？Money doesn't grow on trees，you know.”
Finally，all five got through high school and college and were off on their own.I started thinking again about having a garden.I wasn't sure，though.I mean，gardens do cost money.
Then，one spring morning，on Mother's Day，I was working in my kitchen.Suddenly，I looked out of the window and there was a new tree，planted right in my yard.I thought it must be a weeping willow(柳树)，because I saw things blowing around on all its branches.
There was a money tree in my yard! It was true! There were dollar bills，one hundred of them，taped all over that tree.There was also a note attached: “IOU eight hours of digging time.Love，Marvin.”
Marvin kept his promise，too.He dug up a nice ten­by­fifteen foot bed for me.And my other children bought me tools，ornaments装饰品)，a sunflower stepping stone and gardening books.
That was three years ago.My garden's now very pretty，just like I wanted.When I go out and weed or tend my flowers，I don't seem to miss my children as much as I once did.It feels like they're right there with me.I think about what my children did for me，and I get tears in my eyes­every time.
I'm still not sure that money grows on trees.But I know love does!
36．The author wasn't able to have a garden for many years because ______.
A．there was no space for it in her house B．her children didn't like it in the house
C．she had no time for it with five children to raise D．she couldn't afford the time and money
37．The underlined sentence probably means ______ .
A．there are no money trees in the world B．they can get money easily
C．it's not easy to earn money D．they can get some money by accident
38．The author doesn't seem to miss her children as much as before because ______ .
A．the children have grown up and don't need to be taken care of
B．she has devoted all her time to the garden
C．she is angry with her children
D．seeing the garden every day reminds her of all the children have done for her
39．The best title of the passage should be ______ .
A．My Money Tree B．My Pretty Garden
C．The Gift on Mother's Day D．My Five Children
B
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils( 灾祸 ).
People's choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environments have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites(食欲). Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red "Buy Now" button because red is a color that easily catches a person's eye.
Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.
40. Muslims consider green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .
A. cultural values B. commercial purposes
C. personal experiences D. physical reactions to the color
41. Why will many commercial websites have a red “buy now” button?
A. To relax people physically. B. To increase people's appetites.
C. To encourage people to make a purchase. D. To cause a person's blood pressure to rise.
42. What color might help lose weight according to the text?
A. Red, B. Green. C. Blue. D. Purple.
43. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?
A. Colors and Human Beings B. The Cultural Meaning of Color
C. Colors and Personal Experiences D. The Meaning and Function of Color
C
I will always remember my mother’s last few days in this world.
On February 14th,2000，my class went on a field trip to the beach.I had so much fun.When we returned to school，my teacher told me to go to the headmaster’s office.When I entered the office，I saw a police officer.Suddenly I realized something was wrong.The police officer told me what had happened and we went to pick my sister up.After that，we went to the hospital and waited.Time went slowly.Finally，we got to see our mother.It was terrible.
On the next day，the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened.I was taking a rest that day.I knew it had something to do with my mother.I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better.How I wished that she had gotten better.When my teacher took me outside，my sister ran up to me.She started crying，“She’s gone.Teresa，mommy’s gone.She’s dead.” I couldn’t believe it.We jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital.Most of my families were there.The silence was terrible.I knew I had to say goodbye.
Today when I look back，I still miss my mother very much，but I know that I will live.My mother was a strong mother，who had the biggest heart in my eyes.My mother was an angel walking on the earth.I will always remember her as living.When someone is asked who their hero is，they usually say someone famous，like Michael Jordan or Britney Spears.When someone asks me who my hero is，I tell them，my mother.My mother lives every day.That is what makes her a true hero.
44．Where was the writer when she learned her mother was very ill?
A．On the beach. B．In the hospital. C．At school. D．At home.
45．Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill?
A．Her sister. B．The headmaster C．Her teacher. D．The police officer.
46．What did the headmaster tell the two teachers on the next day?
A．Her mother had been very ill. B．Her mother had been dead.
C．Her mother had gotten better. D．Her sister came to see her.
47．From the last paragraph of the passage we know that________.
A．the writer is afraid of her mother B．the writer is proud of her mother
C．the writer feels sad about her mother D．the writer feels sorry for her mother

D
I will always remember my mother’s last few days in this world.
On February 14th,2000，my class went on a field trip to the beach.I had so much fun.When we returned to school，my teacher told me to go to the headmaster’s office.When I entered the office，I saw a police officer.Suddenly I realized something was wrong.The police officer told me what had happened and we went to pick my sister up.After that，we went to the hospital and waited.Time went slowly.Finally，we got to see our mother.It was terrible.
On the next day，the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened.I was taking a rest that day.I knew it had something to do with my mother.I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better.How I wished that she had gotten better.When my teacher took me outside，my sister ran up to me.She started crying，“She’s gone.Teresa，mommy’s gone.She’s dead.” I couldn’t believe it.We jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital.Most of my families were there.The silence was terrible.I knew I had to say goodbye.
Today when I look back，I still miss my mother very much，but I know that I will live.My mother was a strong mother，who had the biggest heart in my eyes.My mother was an angel walking on the earth.I will always remember her as living.When someone is asked who their hero is，they usually say someone famous，like Michael Jordan or Britney Spears.When someone asks me who my hero is，I tell them，my mother.My mother lives every day.That is what makes her a true hero.
48．Where was the writer when she learned her mother was very ill?
A．On the beach. B．In the hospital. C．At school. D．At home.
49．Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill?
A．Her sister. B．The headmaster. C．Her teacher. D．The police officer.
50．What did the headmaster tell the two teachers on the next day?
A．Her mother had been very ill. B．Her mother had been dead.
C．Her mother had gotten better. D．Her sister came to see her.
51．From the last paragraph of the passage we know that________.
A．the writer is afraid of her mother
B．the writer is proud of her mother
C．the writer feels sad about her mother
D．the writer feels sorry for her mother
E
“Confidence” is probably one of the most noticeable traits (特点) in the Americans. They show confidence in the way they talk, the way they smile, the way they dress and the way they walk. Living and competing with all these confident American students, I find it extremely important to be confident as an international student and a foreign instructor. As a student, being confident means you should never hesitate(犹豫) to raise your hand whenever a question or a point comes to your mind. Don't mind if it sounds simple or silly. Otherwise you will never get a chance to speak in class at all. What's worse, the professors may think you are not prepared for the discussion or you do not have your own opinion on the issue—this is the last comment any graduate would like to receive.
Being confident for me as a foreign instructor means calmly asking the student to repeat what he or she has sai