金山区2016学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷.docx

金山区2016学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英 语 试 卷（时间120分钟，满分150） 2016.11第卷（共70分）. Grammar and vocabulary（16%）Section A（8%）Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The stories you didnt know about Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali, the boxing legend, died on Friday night at 74, after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. (12) people remembered about him is his influence inside and outside of the boxing ring. Youll hear a lot of crazy stories about him, but here are some of our favourites:In 1969, Ali was reportedly drowning in debt. He made pocket change (13) touring colleges to discuss the war, and, as Playbill points out, he starred in the Broadway musical ”Buck White”. Ali sang nearly every song in the musical, (14) (play) a black lecturer addressing a meeting organized by a black political group. But he (15) never return to the stage after he came back to the boxing ring.Cassius Clay (Ali) was just 12 years old in 1954 when he got ready to “whup” the boy (16) stole his bicycle. But a local cop warned him that hed need to learn to box first. At just 89 pounds, Clay had his first fight - and his first win. By 1964, he was the heavy weight champion of the world. No word on (17) he got his bike back.In 1990, Ali met with Iraqi dictator(独裁者)Saddam Hussein in Baghdad on a “goodwill tour” to negotiate the release of 15 Americans. Ali (18) (criticize), taking intense unfavourable criticism from the then-President George H.W. Bush and The New York Times, both of whom expressed concerns that he was fueling a propaganda (宣传) machine. (19) running out of medication for his severe disease and waiting more than a week to talk to Hussein, Ali was able to bring all 15 Americans home.Section B（8%）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. wondersB. reconstructC. puzzledD. reflectAB. tradersAC. ruinAD. stockedBC. demandingBD. observable Alexandria was a city by the ocean and its commercial life depended on commerce and fishing. However, the coast around Alexandria was flat and it was _20_ for the sailors to find their way to it. To overcome this problem, the ruler of the city decided to build a lighthouse to guide _21_ and fishermen to the city during day and night. The total height of the lighthouse was about 120 metres. It took ancient Egyptians 40 years to build the giant lighthouse on the island of Pharos. During the day, the lighthouse used a great mirror to _22_ sunlight. The light from the mirror might have been _23_ for 50 kilometres. At night, a fire burned brightly inside the light room. Several earthquakes struck Alexandria, during which the Pharos was damaged. By 1349, the lighthouse had fallen into _24_ and it was impossible to enter it. There was little reason to _25_ the lighthouse, because the sea around the lighthouse had long been _26_ with sand and ships could not sail into Alexandrias harbours. In 1480, another Egyptian ruler made his decision to build a fort (要塞) on the original site of the Pharos. The people in Egypt built a new building out of the fallen lighthouses stone and marble, and with that, one of the worlds ancient _27_ disappeared.KEYS: BC AB D BD AC B AD A Reading Comprehension（27%）Section A（15%）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. It was only the other day when I asked myself the rather epistemological question: Is college really necessary?The first of many _28_ to modern-day college is the astronomical cost. Since 1980, American college tuition has risen about 75.7%. Is education this expensive even worth it? It immediately prevents low-income, _29_ families from considering college. Additionally, these high costs have transformed college. Rather than being a haven for truth-seeking and self-discovery, college is a(n) 30 .I have no doubt that many of us, including myself, were too scared to admit the truth: students are merely customers.By no means am I declaring college invalid 31 . College in its most natural form is a magnificent idea. Its a place that helps develop thought, deep discussions, questioning of societal ideals and norms, and more. Today, however, fierce competition, 32 executives who are leaders and contributors of various colleges that are more concerned with wealth than the genuine advancement of the college, and money have 33 the very idea of college in America.Competition between colleges has also created an atmosphere of constant construction, 34 improvement, and rising costs. It seems like colleges and universities are paying attention to their aesthetic(美学的) appeal more than they are hiring more qualified professors and obtaining more resources for student learning and research.An easy solution to the problems Ive listed is to skip college 35 . The problem is that its not as easy as that. Society is 36 in such a way that a college isnt an option but is a requirement. There are few employers that would consider hiring an individual without 37 a college degree. Although Ive spent a considerable amount of time and thought studying the issues about modern-day college education, I realize the 38 of college. The networking experiences, the amazing professors, and the stimulating discussions make college 39 . The people I have met and the organizations I have been involved in are incredible experiences. Had I not gone to college, Im not sure if I would have landed my summer internships and fellowships. Therefore, I am suggesting a(n) 40 and not a transformation of college. Lastly, and most simply, we must remember what college is and why we have it. College is a place to 41 critical thinking, analysis, doubt, and inspiration in the minds of our nations young people. College should be the home of new thought. Only after we realize the true values of college can we begin to 42 its completeness and soundness.28.A.discoveriesB. disadvantagesC. consequencesD. principles29.A.defendingB. celebratingC. strugglingD. fighting30.A.exhibitionB. entertainmentC. impressionD. investment31.A. in publicB. in generalC. in advanceD. in danger32.A.business-mindedB. open-mindedC. absent-mindedD. narrow-minded33.A.pollutedB. presentedC. emphasizedD. ensured34.A.specializedB. enormousC. artificialD. crucial35.A.entirelyB. widelyC. steadilyD. directly36.A.restoredB. foundedC. recognizedD. structured37.A.at mostB. at firstC. at leastD. at last38.A.significanceB. benefitsC. strengthD. status39.A.responsibleB. complicatedC. ridiculousD. worthwhile40.A.adaptionB. devotionC. adjustmentD. security41.A.cultivateB. encourageC. convinceD. educate42.A.deserveB. preserveC. reserveD. reverseKEYS:BCDBA ACADC BDCABSection B(12%)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)Hot-Dog Eating ContestThe initial ceremonies of this famous annual competition will begin at 11 a.m, with bands, rappers and a group of children performers who sing and dance in the musical show. 12:25 p.m will see the introduction of this years eaters, who represent nations from all over the world, and at 12:40 p.m, the historic 12-minute all-you-can-eat contest will begin. Will anyone beat the world record, which stands at over 50 hot dogs and buns which are small rounded bread in 12 minutes?Viewing is available on a first-come-first-sreved basis. Television vrews are invited to use a stage 3 meters away from the main stage. The area in front of the main stage is reserved for still photographers and television cameras without tripods.Drive a steam engine!Now anyone can be an engine driver! Join us for a days introductory course, during which you will learn the basic techniques of driving a 60-year-old stem locomotive, under the eye of an experienced instructor. Then why not try the advanced course, giving you first-hand experience of operating a locomotive?Lunch, drinks and small amounts of food are provided on both courses at no extra cost. You are also given one-year membership of the railway society, which gives you the opportunity to become a volunteer on our educational programme. The wedding FairOne of the most popular events in the Barnwell Centers annual programme, the wedding fair, takes place every March and September. As well as displays from leading suppliers of wedding dress, caterers, photographers and many more, a wide range of specialists will be on hand to give expert advice on planning your wedding.The full advantage of events include a fashion show, which features wedding outfits for brides, grooms, bridesmaids and page boys. The Great Wall is decorated to show how it could look for your wedding reception. Snacks and drinks served as a light meal are available in our self-service restaurant.43. Which of the following information is FALSE about the Hot-Dog Eating Contest?A.Spectators will have the chance to listen to musical entertainment.B.This event takes place once a year.C.Facilities are provided for the media.D.Reservation is needed to secure a viewing place.44. Which of the following statements does NOT refer to Dive a steam engine?A.The charge for attendance includes food.B.If you pay for an activity, you are automatically enrolled in this organization.C.It teaches you to operate machinery without company.D.You will be taught certain skills.45. The main purpose of the three above events is to_.A.persuade B.reflect C.advertise D.argue(B)Before the 19th century, artists generally had to use “natural products”, which is to say organic substance from animals and plants. The earliest cave paintings were made using red from iron oxides, black from charcoal and white from chalk or bones. Later, Tyrian purple, the imperial colour of ancient Rome, was obtained from a particular shellfish-just under half a kilo of splendid pigment required breaking lots of mollusks into a power.Interestingly, however, the blue pigment known as Egyptian frit Egyptian blue, which has been identified in artefacts dating from around 2500 BC, is not a naturally occurring product. It was made by the ancient Egyptians who needed to first of all mix different compounds together and then heat them. This resulted in the oldest synthetic pigment, a Bronze Age blue.The cost and quality of the colours used were factors to be born in mind by both artist and the person who gave money and support to the artist when charged with a painting task. The dramatic red, made from a substance called cinnabar, was so expensive that a law was passed setting a ceiling price. Another colour, ultramarine blue, was obtained from the lapis lazuli stone, which had to be dug out and shipped from Afghanistan. The expense of this meant that ultramarine blue was reserved for paintings of very special or important people.A new technique in the early 15th century expanded the range of colours that could be portrayed with oil paint. The powered pigment is mixed with a slow-drying oil which absorbs oxygen from the air, forming a skin that locks the colour in. This meant that the oil paint could be built up in layers and only three or four pigments could be used to create over 20 different shades of ,say, red. In the 19th century the invention of folded tin paint-tubes made paint much more portable.So, where will artists get their colour inspiration from next? Perhaps more metallic or fluorescent colours will be used, or perhaps artists will use liquid crystals that change colour with temperature or that offer a shinning rainbow all at once. One thing is certain: technology will always open new doors for artists.46. The underlined word “moollusks” most probably mean refers to_.A.living things B.the remains of plants C.a kind of chemical substance D.Roman artefacts47. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A.The oil used in painting may absorb other gases as well.B.In the 19th century it was impossible to carry the paint.C. There were only three or four pigments that could produce red.D. Colours can be made lighter or darker with the aid of oil.48. What is the passage mainly concerned with?A. Where certain colours originated from?B. Technical development in creating colours.C. The way certain artificial colour came into being.D. How a particular colour can have various shades.IV.summary writing （10%）Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. A man had a little daughter-an only and much-loved child. He lived for her. So when she became ill, he became a crazy man. He tried everything to bring her health back. However, his efforts didnt work and the child died. The father was re