高二英语下学期学前考试 试题

我们在这里，召开私营企业家联谊会，借此机会，我代表成都市渝中工商局、渝中区私营企业协会，祝各位领导新年快乐、工作愉快、身体健康，祝各位企业家事业兴旺2016-2017学年第二学期高二年级学前考试英语 试卷（考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 第I卷第一部分：听力部分（共两节, 满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What does the man think the weather will be like today?A. Warm B. Hot C. Cold2. Why will Mr. Rogers be out of the office next week?A. To take a holiday B. To attend a wedding C. To travel on business.3. What will the woman probably do next?A. Drink some coffee B. Have a meeting C. Go back home4. When will the plane probably be here?A. In an hour B. In two hours C. In three hours5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Rice B. Wine C. Fruit 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man doing now?A. Taking a survey. B. Reading a newspaper. C. Having a class 7. How does the woman usually get her news?A. From TV. B. From newspapers C. From the Internet请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman want to do at first?A. Exchange the gloves B. Return the gloves C. Try on the gloves9. How much will the woman pay in the end?A. $4. B. $25. C. $29.请听第8段材料，回答第10、11、12题。10. Who will look after Snow?A. Jennifer B. Eva C. Charles11. Why cant James look after Snow?A. He has fallen ill B. Hell go to Paris C. He will go to the beach12. What day is it today?A. Tuesday B. Wednesday C. Thursday请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many kilos of tomatoes will the man buy?A. Half a kilo B. A kilo C. Two kilos14. What does the woman need to buy for the childrens lunches?A. Carrots B. Juice C. Apples15. Which of the following wont the man buy?A. Potatoes B. Chocolate C. Beer16. Where is the woman now probably?A. At home B. In the supermarket C. In the office.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the speakers father do?A. A shopkeeper. B. A postman C. A nurse18. How many sisters does the speakers dad have?A. Two B. Three C. Four.19. Where is Uncle Sean now?A. In the States. B. In Ireland. C. In England.20. What do we know about Uncle Sean?A. He is in his twenties. B. He lives in the village. C. He studied business at university.第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A.The Great Barn AdventureOne morning when I was 11, I explored the towns abandoned round grain barn（谷仓）. I found a chained sliding door that was wide enough for me to pass through.Inside, there was a heavy smell of dead mice in the dark. After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft (升降机井) that rose all the way to the top of the barn. On one side was a one-man elevator with a long rope and roller.I stepped onto the platform and gave the rope a drag and the elevator began sliding up the shaft, but stopped halfway. After a brief panic attack, I noticed holes in the wall at regular intervals, forming a ladder. For reasons known only to an 11-year-old, I decided it would be better to go up than down. So, with shaking hands, I began climbing the wall.After what seemed like forever, I reached the top of the shaft. I stood up, dusted myself off and found absolutely nothing of interest. It was just an empty room with a ladder leading up to the roof. I climbed all the way up here for this? Then I noticed a fire extinguisher（灭火器）,which Id always wanted to shoot off. So this was the chance of a lifetime. I tried it, and, much to my surprise, the thing worked! It shot out a thick cloud of powder that instantly filled the room. I couldnt breathe. I was going to choke to death, and theyd probably never even find my body.Luckily, I remembered the ladder to the roof. I climbed up, popped the straw roof and saw a bright blue sky. I suddenly realized the dust and powder pouring out of the top could draw attention. So when the dust had settled, I climbed down and slipped out of the chained door. Im not sure if I was more excited about being alive or about not being caught, but I ran all the way back home. 21. When the author got inside the barn, he _.A. noticed a man on the elevatorB. opened the chained sliding doorC. saw many dead mice in the darkD. found a shaft leading to the top22. After getting out of the chained door, the author might feel _.A. inspired B. relieved C. surprised D. disappointed23. From the passage, we can learn that the author was probably a boy full of _.A. passions B. dreams C. curiosity D. imagination B.A glass a day keeps obesity at bay. Alcohol has always been thought to cause weight gain because of its high sugar content, but new research suggests a glass a day could form part of a diet. Looking at past studies they found that, while heavy drinkers do put on weight, those who drink in moderation can actually lose weight. A spokesman for the research team at Navarro University in Spain says, “Light to moderate alcohol intake, especially of wine, may be more likely to protect against, rather than promote, weight gain”. The International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research reviewed the findings and agreed with most of the conclusions, particularly that current data do not clearly indicate if moderate drinking increases weight. Boston Universitys Dr. Harvey Finkel found that the biologic mechanisms (生物学机制) relating alcohol to changes in body weight are not properly understood. His team pointed out the strong protective effects of moderate drinking on the risk of getting conditions like diabetes(糖尿病)，which relate to increasing obesity. Some studies suggest that even very obese people may be at lower risk of diabetes if they are moderate drinkers. The group says alcohol provides calories that are quickly absorbed into the body and are not stored in fat, and that this process could explain the differences in its effects from those of other foods. They agree that future research should be directed towards assessing the roles of different types of alcoholic drinks, taking into consideration drinking patterns and including the past tendency of participants to gain weight. For now there is little evidence that consuming small to moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis increases ones risk of becoming obese. Whats more, a study three years ago suggested that resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine, destroys fat cells.24. The passage is mainly for those _. A. who produce wine B. who are eager to lose weight C. who go on a diet D. who have a drinking habit25. The underlined phrase “in moderation” in the first paragraph means _. A. properly B. carefully C. excitedly D. frequently26. Why has alcohol been thought to cause weight gain A. Because its calories are stored in fat. B. Because it is rich in sugar. C. Because it changes drinking patterns. D. Because it increases the risk of diabetes.27. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows A. How to do some easy experiments. B. How to prove the finding mentioned above.C. How to make wine in a healthy way. D. How to reduce the calories contained in wine. C.There are many reasons why fast food has become so popular all over the world. Some think that fast food is such a hugely profitable businessand obviously people enjoy eating it, but the popularity of fast food has increased as our lifestyles have changed over the years.The social landscape has changed immeasurably since fast food appeared in the second half of the 20th century. Back then, mums mostly stayed at home with the kids. Dads went to work, and they all got a healthy home-cooked meal at the end of the day. The lifestyle was slower. In this age, some mums still stay at home, but many are out at work, and some are single parents. If both parents are at work, they are often content just to throw something into the oven or the microwave, because after a hard and busy day, people dont have the time to create a mealor at least they think they dont.Fast food isnt just limited to eating out and ordering inits now so easy to get a ready meal from the supermarket. You can pick up any kind of food you can think of at most supermarkets Chinese, Italian, Japanese or Thai. There are healthy lifestyle options, but most people, unless they are on a specific diet, tend to be seduced(引诱)by the images they see on the packaging, and the description of the meal inside.The proportion of single households has increased greatly since fast food was invented. While families might make an effort to eat together and eat fresh, home-cooked food, the single lifestyle doesnt often allow for this. Many people who live alone simply cant be bothered to make a big effort to cook for themselves. Some dont know how to.It will take a major shift in lifestyle and cooking ability to lessen the hold that junk food has over the population and replace it with good home cooking.28. According to the author, whats the most probable reason why fast food has become so popular?A. Peoples lifestyles have changed.B. Fast food makes peoples life easy and convenient. C. Businessmen can make big profit from selling fast food.D. People don，t have the time to create a meal after a hard and busy day at work. 29. What was the life like in the first half of the 20th century? A. Fast food was somewhere to be found.B. People knew a little about fast food.C. Things were cheap but life was hard. D. Most family ate a mum-cooked meal at home.30. What might be the authors attitude towards the future of “home-cooked food”？A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Uncertain. D. Not mentioned. 31. In which part of a magazine can we probably read this passage?A. Entertainment. B. Education. C. Culture. D. Health.D. .Nowadays, it seems that everybody wants to be a leader. Countless books about how to manage a company or influence others fill bookstores. But one neednt be a CEO or Politician to be a leader. Former U. S. President John Adams said, “If your action inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. The key to becoming such a leader lies in. character. People follow only those whom they respect, trust and admire. What attractive traits does such a leader have? Below are five of the most important.Leaders have courageThe New York firefighters who ran into the burning World Trade Tower to rescue others are modem -day models of courage. Yet even more than physical courage, the everyday demands of modem life require moral courage. Insisting on doing the right thing despite pressure to act otherwise takes such courage.Leaders must face fear and doubt in many of the decisions they make. Having these feelings doesnt mean one isnt courageous. After all ，courage is not the absence of fear. Rather ，it s doing the right thing despite one s fears.Leaders are humbleBeing humble simply means having an accurate view of one s own limitations. Everybody has limitations. Leaders deal with theirs by seeking help from others.When leaders seek help, they recognize the skills that order other people bring to the table. And when they are successful ，leaders generously praise all who contributed to the success. Humble leaders dont promote themselves ; they promote others,Learning is a lifelong goal ，no matter one s position. Humble leaders are never too proud to learn from all sources of knowledge even those under them.Leaders serve othersJust Christ said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Leaders serve others and put the needs of others before themselves. They make the good of everyone on the team a personal priority.Leaders who serve others help the whole team accomplish more. Leaders do things to make sure everybody has the resources needed. They go the extra mile to help out during a busy rush. When leaders serve, followers are also encouraged to serve each other.Leaders have passionMoney or success can motivate someone to show up for an activity ，But what motivates one to really put his heart into something? The answer is passion the feeling that the activity is significant.Outstanding leaders inspire others because they are motivated by passion for what they do. Leaders show the significance of routine work to others by emphasizing the big picture. They demonstrate how an activity not only benefits the individual ，but also one s family ，community and entire society. Their passion ignites the passion of others.Leaders have integrityOnes integrity can be measured by what one does when nobody is looking. Leaders practice what they preach all the time ，not just in the presence of others. Leaders also set the example for integrity. If a leader values being punctual, he arrives early-Leadership is more about who you are than what you know or can do. By following these principles, you can become a better person. And that in turn will make you a better leader.32. Which should be the very beginning of the text?A. Strong and effective leadership might have made the team more successful.B. Leadership is the position of being the leader.C. Leadership is not just about what you know or do it1 s also about who you are!D. Leadership refers to the set of characteristics.33.What does the underlined word “trait” probably mean?A. A strong point that one who serves in. a special field should be skilled in.B. A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior.C. A physical or mental power that is needed to do something.D. A clear purpose that a good leader should work with.34This action “If a leader wants everyone to work hard, he works harder.” belongs to “_”A. Leaders are humble B. Leaders serve othersC. Leaders have passion D. Leaders have integrity35.What could be the best title for the text?A.A Leaders Character B. A Leader for an OrganizationC.The Abilities of a LeaderD. The Responsibilities of a Leader 第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。You slowly open your eyes. Ah, another beautiful morning. You think to yourself, “Its great not to have anything to worry about”. OH NO! Today is an exam day and you have not studied enough! _36_ How can you deal with the mountains of stress that exams seem to create? Read on to find out some useful study tips to prepare for exams:Get into a routineIf you get started early enough before your exams, you will find you do not need to put in any all-nighters. Find the time of the day when you study the best. Pick a couple of hours and stick to this study time. Get to know how you learn the best._37_Plan aheadPlanning ahead is the best way to maximize your chances of good grades. You may have only limited time to study. 38 Ask your teachers to help you make a list of the most important topics to study. If you stick to a schedule, it will start to seem manageable.Look after yourself Fresh fruit and vegetables will give you reserves of energy and increase your ability to concentrate. Dont stay awake all night trying to study. Wind down after study and try some relaxation exercises. Having regular exercise will keep your mind active. 39 Assistance and resourcesYour teachers will usually be more than happy to meet with you outside of class times. Make appointments to meet with them regularly. Do not waste their time, however. Plan what you want to discuss and have some questions written down. 40 . Practice on past exam papers, but do not rely only on them. There is no such thing as a short cut when it comes to exams.A. This is the same mistake you always make.B. How can you avoid a situation like this?C. In this case you need to make a schedule. D. So you can make the best of your spare timeE. It can also prevent your concentration from dropping.F. Perhaps studying on the bed or outside is better for you.G. You should also make use of all the other available resources. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was a freshman in college when I met Mr. Green. He was friendly and _41_ a lot. He was almost always _42_ by the cashier who checked us into the university cafeteria, and I would _43_ Mr. Green during three of my daily meals. _44_, as the years passed, I became _45_ by him. He would stand there and shake every persons hand that came through the cafeteria. This was a _46_ for me. I did not want to shake hands with him before coming into the cafeteria to eat _47_ he was shaking every single persons hand, and I had sanitary(卫生方面的) _48_. When we had H7N9 Avian Flu outbreak at the university, I started to _49_ him by going through the back door.I am out of _50_ now, working full-time, and Mr. Green is _51_ standing by the cashier doing the same thing that he has been doing for many years. After weeks ago, I took some time to sit down and talk with him. It _52_ he is not on the payroll(工资表), and he comes to the cafeteria of his own free _53_. He told me he enjoys the stress-free _54_ and that he retired many years ago and comes to the cafeteria to keep his mind and body _55_. I asked Mr. Green, “Is a college campus re