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2015-2016学年国基高二英语上学期期中测试class: name: marks: 满分（120）一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）1.you can be for feeling worried if your 12-year-old daughter goes out alone at night.a. blamedb. forgiven c. inspired d. persuaded2. did you arrive at the stadium early yesterday afternoon? yes. it was not yet 2 oclock i got there.a. that b. whenc. until d. before3.we havent contacted each other since he left the company, but i could still recognize him in a tv show without .a. intention b. impressionc. permission d. hesitation4. long time no see. what are you up to these days? ive been writing a research report. that is but easy.a. nothing b. anything c. everything d. something5.the greatest thing about having a smart phone is with it you can surf the internet, listen to music and take photos anytime and anywhere.a. that b. how c. whatd. whether6.in 2012, scientists in hubei invented the countrys first optical clock, which measures time much more than the traditional timekeepers.a. properly b. skillfullyc. formally d. accurately7. my computer start, no matter how hard i try. it might have broken down.a. wont b. mustntc. wouldntd. shouldnt8. how others react to the book you have just read can create an added pleasure.a. hear b. hearingc. having heardd. to be hearing9.the police post $100,000 reward for information the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of a gas station owner in new york.a. leading to b. appealing to c. applying tod. responding to10. though im worn out now, the journey was fantastic. take a warm bath, together with a sound sleep, and you .a. recover b. have recovered c. will recover d. are recovering11.soccer is a kind of sport you can do physical exercise, and learn responsibility, teamwork and dedication.a. which b. when c. as d. where12. the largely-reduced cost, shops on the internet can offer very competitive prices, which is one of the main reasons they attract so many customers.a. thanks to b. in spite of c. with regard tod. regardless of13.shirley dreamed of becoming a writer when she was young. who shed end up dancing for a living? a. thought b. had thoughtc. would think d. would have thought14.im pretty satisfied with the decoration of the house, but the only thing i would like to see is the color of the wall.a. change b. changing c. changed d. to be changed15. this dress looks very beautiful on you. whats more, we can give you a discount if you pay in cash. .a. ok, ill take it b. all right, i dont carec. well, its up to you d. never mind二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)it was two years ago in winter when i went with my family to engadine in switzerland. the journey by car was pleasant 16 we reached the bottom of the julier pass (山口) when it began to 17 . 18 , the weather became very bad and soon we found ourselves in a storm. on the top of the 19 , the visibility (能见度) was almost zero and we had to 20 where we were heading. it was 21 ; the snow turned into ice and the windows were 22 with ice. several times i had to 23 the car in order to clear the ice from the glass. thankfully, the way down to sylvaplana was less 24 and we knew that we would soon 25 in paradise. it kept on snowing the first day of our holiday and not being used to this natural 26 any more, we found it simply magical to watch so much snow falling down on the mountains. the following day, the snow 27 . while we were 28 in this large, amazing area made up of frozen lakes and rivers between the 29 mountains, we discovered a little cabin next to the cross-country ski tracks, close to a farm. there was a 30 in this heated wooden cabin that contained milk, cheese and yoghurt for self-service. there was a list of 31 for each item. you took what you wanted, then 32 down items that you had taken on a note and put the 33 into an open box and if 34 took the change.where else could you find such 35 ? 16.a. unlessb. untilc. thoughd. therefore17.a. snowb. rainc. fogd. wind18.a. similarly b. frequentlyc. suddenlyd. generally19.a. carb. buildingc. treed. pass20.a. explainb. provec. guessd. watch21.a. terribleb. funny c. fierced. interesting22.a. armedb. coveredc. equippedd. filled23.a. run out ofb. keep up withc. get out ofd. put up with24.a. flexibleb. typicalc. straightd. stressful25.a. arriveb. engagec. resultd. join26.a. weatherb. behaviorc. resourced. ability27. a. continuedb. stopped c. meltd. appeared28.a. competingb. working c. living d. skiing29.a. closeb. greenc. whited. bare30.a. roomb. shelfc. stored. fridge31.a. pricesb. sizesc. positionsd. letters32.a. brokeb. handedc. cutd. wrote33.a. ticketb. cardc. toyd. money34.a. differentb. importantc. necessaryd. right35.a. success b. trustc. promise d. calmness三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）a people with many different relationships use small talk. the most common types of people to use small talk are those who do not know each other at all. it is also common for people who are only acquaintances, often called a “friend of a friend”, to use small talk.there are certain “safe” topics that people usually make small talk about. the weather is probably the number one thing. sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation. another topic that is generally “safe” is current events, such as sports news and entertainment news. if there is something that you and the other speaker have in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are not acceptable because you cannot be sure who his friends are when you do not know a person well. people make small talk just about anywhere. most often, small talk happens in places where people are waiting for something. for example, you might chat with another person who is waiting for the bus to arrive. some social events (such as a party) require small talk among guests who do not know each other very well. the most common time for small talk to happen is the first time you see or meet someone. however, the next time you see each other, you might just smile and say nothing. do not interrupt (打断) two people in order to discuss something unimportant, such as the weather. if someone is reading a book or writing a letter in a waiting room, it is not proper to initiate a conversation either. 36. the third paragraph mainly tells us .a. how people make small talkb. people like making small talkc. why people make small talk d. where people make small talk37. what can we learn about small talk according to the text?a. small talk only happens between strangers. b. when people feel lonely, they will start small talk. c. unpleasant comments about another person arent a “safe” topic.d. small talk only happens when people want to make friends.38. the underlined word “initiate” in the last paragraph probably means “ ”. a. end b. start c. control d. avoidbshyness equals (等于) losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past. when i was fifteen, i was shy. i remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. my shyness made me focus on me instead of her. i heard my own voice but not hers and i thought about what i was trying to say instead of what she was trying to say.to overcome shyness you need to learn to relax. this gives you the space to practice certain conversational skills. relaxed socializing (社交) is so pleasurable. to start reducing your own shyness, i want you to absorb the following tips and ideas and start to put them into practice.focus your attention away from yourself. notice what other people are wearing and make a mental note, listen to their conversation, imagine where they might live, and make a point of remembering names. not only does this give you more to talk about, it also reduces social anxiety, leaving you feeling calmer.ask people open questions. many people like to talk about themselves and will find you interesting if you find them interesting. ask questions that require more than a “yes” or “no” response such as “what do you like about this place? rather than “do you like this place?” once they have answered, you can use add-on (追加) questions connected with the first such as “what other places do you like in this city?” next you can express your views. this is a great way to get the conversation going.now i love meeting new people and suspect that my current social confidence would be unrecognizable to my fifteen-year-old self.39. the author didnt pay attention to what the girl was saying because .a. her voice was very low b. he was shy and nervousc. he was attracted by her appearanced. he wasnt interested in her topic40. to get rid of your shyness, you should .a. pay much attention to yourselfb. find a beautiful girl to talk withc. learn to talk to others in a relaxed wayd. ask people some interesting questions41. it can be inferred from the text that .a. people will notice our appearance if we focus on their looksb. shy people will have no friends unless they change themselves c. shy people may suffer a great deal and may be less happyd. girls like to show off their voices in front of boys42. which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask?a. what a lovely day, isnt it?b. do you like playing basketball?c. do you think he will pass the exam?d. why do you find that english is hard to learn?c claude monet is surely one of the most famous french artists of all. monet was particularly interested in the effect of light and would paint the same scene in different lighting conditions or times of the day. for example, he painted around 20 versions of the rouen cathedral from dawn to dusk. his most famous paintings include his water lilies series.the paintings of paul czanne had a lot of influence in the development of 20th century art, including cubism (立体派) and fauvism (野兽派). czanne is one of the most famous french artists and is known as a “post-impressionist”, which was similar in some ways to impressionism but also broke away from some of its limitations. famous french paintings include his bathers and mont st victoire series.henri matisse was one of the most important famous french artists of the 20th century. he was considered one of the leaders of the fauvist movement. he had a long and varied artistic career, painting in different styles ranging from impressionism to abstract. in 1941, matisse was diagnosed with cancer and was forced into a wheelchair. but this didnt stop him completing the amazing chapel of the rosary in vence. degas is probably one of the most fascinating of all the famous french artists. he is known as one of the founders of impressionism, but his paintings were also influenced by classicism, romanticism, and realism. his style is definitely very unique. he was a prolific (多产的) artist, producing over one thousand works. he is best known for his paintings of ballet dancers.43. we can know that claude monet painted about 20 versions of the rouen cathedral . a. within one dayb. using the same colors c. at different placesd. in different lighting conditions44. which style does bathers most probably belong to? a. impressionism. b. post-impressionism. c. romanticism. d. abstract.45. during henri matisses long artistic career, he . a. painted paintings of different styles b. did his most famous paintings after 1941 c. painted in the style of fauvism most frequently d. spent most of his time painting in a wheelchair46. we can infer from the last paragraph that . a. degas works all belong to impressionism b. degas works were influenced by many styles c. its not easy to tell degas paintings from other artists d. degas paintings influenced classicism, romanticism and realismdquestion: which program is in guinness world records as the worlds longest running tv quiz show? answer: “its academic.”“its academic” is a saturday morning program for high school students. the show has been broadcast in the washington area for fifty years. secretary of state hillary clinton competed on the show when she was a teenager. teams from local schools are questioned about subjects like history, literature, math, science, religion, politics and sports.sophie was a tv producer in the 1950s. she started “its academic” after local school officials asked her to create a program that showed outstanding students.the shows host, 84-year-old mac mcgarry, who has hosted “its academic” since the beginning, says, “when we first started, the young people from various countries were not evident so much. now, each program presents young people from all over the world, at least descendants (后裔) from people all over the world.” mac mcgarry said, “every time i look up, i see people who are just seventeen years old. and i think, well, i must not be growing older at all. they are full of enthusiasm. i really have to become more active to keep up with them.” more than 20,000 students have appeared on the show. mac mcgarry has asked more than 200,000 questions and gotten more than a few funny answers.kelly reeder led the team from rockville high school in maryland last year. her school has won the championship on “its academic” several times. she says, “we have put in a lot of effort over the years. its a really huge honor to end up on the a team. my friends who are on its academic think its cool that im the captain of the a team, but my friends who are not on its academic think its kind of funny.” 47. we learn from the text that “its academic” . a. was started half a century ago b. was produced by hillary clinton c. is broadcast across the us every week d. is a tv show based on guinness records48. sophie created the program originally to . a. pick out outstanding students b. focus on students schoolwork c. attract more tv viewers d. accomplish a given task49. in paragraph 4, mcgarry mainly wants to say . a. the show was not popular at first b. they overcame difficulties in the beginning c. the teams in the show are quite different now d. the show becomes the longest running tv show50. by saying “i must not be growing older at all”, mcgarry means that she . a. will have to retire soon b. hopes to go on with the work c. feels younger together with teenagers d. worries about her health condition四、任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。acting is the activity of performing in plays or films. its about living an alternative reality. it lets you explore all kinds of possibilities of what you could be. just being your own self can be boring sometimes, and acting gives you an opportunity to be someone else for a while. it is voluntarily entering the psyche (心灵) of another personality and thinking according to a different set of values and constraints (约束). it lets you explore many parts of you, which you thought never existed. it lets you deeply explore what it means to be a human being.one of the best ways to begin your own acting studies is to start reading some good plays. choose your favorite role from one of your favorite plays and prepare to act it out in front of the audience. to learn to act, you must act. here are some tips on how to become an actor with no experience:to play a role, you must understand the character that you are going to play with open arms. understand the plot of the play, as well as the psyche of your character. understand the conditions in which your character lives. try to understand why your character behaves in that way. so you must learn the lines or dialogues thoroughly and explore the thought behind every sentence. this will help you picture the circumstances in which the character finds himself/herself. some actors go as far as “living” as that person for a while, to understand him or her. the idea is to go as close as possible to being that person. more importantly, only through practice can you get close to actually being that person. so seize every chance and perform as frequently as you can. this will help you develop confidence and overcome stage fright.as a student of acting, you need to always be a sponge (海绵), ready to absorb, learn, and observe the performances of great actors, to learn the slight differences of the art. while you watch movies, plays and any other performance, study the differences of a role played by any actors, especially the masters. by just keeping your eyes open, you can pick up a lot of things. why do you want to act? is it for money, fame, or genuine love for the art? would you do it if you were not paid for it? if the answer and your motivation is love fo