2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第16周周练题.doc

2019-2020学年高二英语上学期第16周周练题完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was young, I had always wanted a baby sister, someone who loved me and understood me. My mother41! Shed always regretted her own42of sisters: “Im going to make sure you arent43when you grow up,” she said.But she didnt keep her word. From the time I was three until I was ten, she did nothingbut44baby brothers. I did my best to persuade my mothers uterus (子宫) to grow a girl. I waved pink blankets and hair ribbon around my mother. Nothing45.Finally, when shed delivered her fifth son, my mother46making promises. “Paul, thats all,” she declared to my father.The boys broke the47of our days and turned our home into a chaos (混乱) of toys. “Its48me,” my mother screamed.However, having brothers wasnt all49. Many people spend their lives thinking that the opposite sex es from the opposite end of the solar system. I grew up on the50planet with men,51that their habits and hearts were different from but very much plementary (补充的) to my own. Because my brothers are52and petitive, Ive laughed more than any ten women I know. I also tend to think strategically53emotionally.54it took me a long time to know the true blessing (恩惠) of brothers: sisters-in-law!For many years now, my brothers55have provided the56I always dreamed of choosing the oversize sweater for Christmas the year I57weight, visiting frequently to cheer me up when I was in hospital,58their children as my own hope for motherhood became less and less likely.I can always59the diets weve tried, the walks weve taken, the stories weve shared, the meals weve cooked and the babies weve chased. Both my brothers and my sisters-in-law have bee the most60part of my life, showing me the blessing of belonging.41. A. decided B. refused C. answered D. promised42. A. lack B. memory C. love D. loss43. A. upset B. lonely C. embarrassed D. afraid44. A. educate B. help C. deliver D. expect45. A. finished B. worked C. failed D. passed46. A. regretted B. enjoyed C. stopped D. tried47. A. happiness B. quietness C. darkness D. plainness48. A. before B. after C. beside D. beyond49. A. bad B. serious C. fortunate D. interesting50. A. far B. moving C. same D. opposite51. A. knowing B. hoping C. doubting D. imagining52. A. clever B. funny C. brave D. selfless53. A. as well as B. ahead of C. except for D. in case of54. A. As B. So C. But D. Since55. A. classmates B. neighbors C. friends D. wives56. A. present B. surprise C. support D. life57. A. put on B. keep down C. lose D. measure58. A. raising B. sharing C. following D. lending59. A. cook B. recognize C. remember D. appreciate60. A. useful B. plete C. ordinary D. important阅读理解（每题2分，共1）Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is“Dont!”.But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act，although the chances of his being famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school.Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted，and the course lasts two years.Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a theatrical pany(剧团)，usually as an assistant stage manager This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre and occasionally acting in very small parts It is very hard work indeed，the hours are long and the salary is tiny.Of course，some people have remarkable chances which lead to fame and Success without this long and hard training.Connie Pratt，for example，was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory.A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop，as he drove past in his car.He stopped and got out to speak to the girl.He asked if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test，and she thought he was joking Then she got angry and said she would call the police It took the producer twenty minutes to convince Connie that he was serious The test was successful.And within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day But chances like this happen once in a blue moon36 From the very beginning，the author puts it clearly that acting is a profession _A sought after by too many B.too difficult for young peopleC.for slim people only D.one can go into without special training37.For someone who feels he must act，it is very likely that _A.he will bee a film star at long last B he will bee a stage managerC he will be well paid D.he will end up without any Success38.The film producer found Connie Pratt one morning when she was _A.at work in a bicycle factory B.driving past him in her carC.going to a film studio D.waiting for a bus39.A few weeks after the test.Connie Pratt found herself _A the most famous actress of the world B.playing the leading female role in a playC. as famous as the greatest actor of the worldD.no less famous than the leading actor of the day40 The concluding sentence “chances like this happen once in a blue moon” meansA this is something which happens once in a while B.this is a highly profitable chanceC.this is something highly possible D this is a very rare chance第二节七选五（每个2分，共10分） Four benefits of writing by handToday is National Handwriting Day! Although we dont write like we used to, here are four ways handwriting is still helpful.Its better for learning.36Thats because putting ink to paper stimulates (刺激) the brain.One study from xx found that the brain areas related to learning “lit up” much more when kids were asked to write words like “spaceship” by hand versus just studying the word closely.37Many famous authors prefer writing by hand to the use of a typewriter or puter. Writer Susan Sontagonce said that she penned her first drafts (草稿) before typing them up for editing later. She said, “38”A xx study seems to support Sontags preference for writing by hand: Elementary school students who wrote essays with a pen not only wrote more than their keyboard-tapping friends, but they also wrote faster and in more plete sentences. It will prevent you from being distracted.The puter in front of you is really a distraction.39In xx, scientists even suggested that taking five-minute breaks to browse Tumblr or BuzzFeed could make you a more productive worker. However, when its time to work on that essay, have only a pen and paper in front of you.It keeps your brain sharp as you get older.40According toTheWall Street Journal,some physicians saythat the act of writing is good exercise for those who want to keep their minds sharp as they age.A. It makes you a better writer.B. Writing is good for your brain.C. Of course, the Internet isnt all bad.D. I like the slowness of writing by hand.E. Try writing by hand at least 20 minutes each day.F. Many writers have a preference for writing by hand.G. One of the most effective ways to study is to rewrite your notes by hand.语法填空：（每题1.5分，共15分）Dear Sir or Madam,I have recently read about your organization in the local newspaper. 61. _ my opinion, you are doing a great job and giving a great opportunity to people with a desire to help people 62. _ (live) in absolute poverty.I have just graduated from the Pedagogical University and got 63. _ bachelors degree. My aunt left me fifteen thousand dollars in her will and in memory of 64. _,I have decided to share my knowledge and volunteer to teach English to people 65. _ cant afford it.Moreover I also speak French well and I once 66. _ (teach) both English and French in school.It 67. _ (mention) in the article of your newspaper that the work of Cultural Expeditions covers countries in Africa. 68. _ it is possible, I would like to work in Nigeria for one year from September 15th.I am sending my CV (个人简历) where you can find all the information about my 69. _ (educate) and references.If you have any questions you can get in touch with me via my email or phone number 70. _ (write) in my CV.I am looking forward to your reply.Yours sincerely, Mary短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Recently, while camping, I had one of the long nights of my life, and it was all thanks my best friend, Bradley.After tell my friend about my fear of spiders, I was told that the average human who swallows eight spiders per year while sleeping. He told me that for some reason and other, spiders