江苏省如皋中学高二英语上学期10月阶段练习试题.doc

江苏省如皋中学2014-2015学年度第一学期阶段练习高二英语 i卷 i. listening comprehension (1 20)section adirections: in section a, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. at the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.a. at a bakery. b. at a hotel. c. at a post office. d. at a birthday party.2.a. librarian and student.b. operator and caller.c. boss and secretary. d. customer and repairman.3.a. 30 minutes. b. 60 minutes.c. 90 minutes. d. 120 minutes.4.a. a best sailor. b. a latest book.c. a good business.d. an exciting story.5.a. by going on a diet. b. by eating fruit and vegetables.c. by having fewer meals. d. by doing physical exercise.6.a. it was interesting and easy to follow. b. it was far beyond his understanding.c. it was as difficult as he had expected. d. it was long but easy to understand. 7.a. the traffic is always very heavy.b. the man neednt go to the airport.c. the subway is crowded at rush hours.d. the man had better take the subway.8.a. the woman prefers going out. b. the woman will make the decision.c. the man agrees with the woman. d. the man would rather stay inside.9.a. the man can tell kelly the news the next day.b. the man shouldnt tell kelly the news at school. c. the man should tell kellys brother the news.d. the man had better tell kelly the news by himself. 10.a. the match will be put off due to the rain.b. the rain isnt likely to influence the mans team.c. the result of the match is sure to be affected.d. the rain will help the mans team win the match.section bdirections: in section b, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. the passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. when you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.a. to get better jobs. b. to save more money. c. to move into a larger apartment.d. to receive further education.12.a. it had family-friendly politics.b. it owned a child-care center on site.c. it offered its staff excellent benefits.d. it rewarded employees with apartments.13. a. satisfied. b. surprised.c. confused. d. interested. questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. a. in 1185.b. in 1209.c. in 1386. d. in 1836.15.a. because many early learning centers were set up.b. because oxford and cambridge were established.c. because the largest expansion of universities occurred.d. because independent universities came into existence.16. a. definition of universities.b. development of universities.c. finance for universities.d. donations for universities.section cdirections: in section c, you will hear a longer conversation. the conversation will be read twice. after you hear it, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. write one word for each blank on the answer sheet.summer jobsworking at kfc: its _17_.cutting grass:one can earn $ _18_ each time. working for a sports camp:its a(n) _19_ job.serving at a hotel: one may get lots of _20_. ii multiple choice (0.5 30) (请按题号涂卡)21.- would you mind my having a look at your new ipad? - _.please go ahead. a. of course b. no way c. not at all d. dont say that22. you can depend on _ china is always a country to live in harmony with her neighbors. a. it that b. that c. what d. whether23. one reason _ billy crystal is popular with all age groups is _ he is quick thinking and has the ability to amuse the audience. a. that, that b. why, because c. why, why d.why, that24._ the costume and _ in the wing, the comedian moved his lips as if repeating the lines. a. dressed in, waiting b. dressing in, waiting c. putting on, wait d. having on, be waiting25. the audience _ as they waited for the comedian to come on the stage. a. fell silence b. fell silent c. fall silently d. feel silent26.we wanted to purchase the house, but couldnt _ the money. a. come down with b. come up with c.bring out d. bring in27. it hasnt been _ that food from cloned animals is really safe for humans to eat. a.confirmed b. considered c. turned out d. proved28. a 6.5-magnitude earthquake _ southwest chinas yunnan province on the afternoon of august 3, leaving 615 dead and more than 3140 injured . a. hitted b. strike c. struck d. stuck29. without permission, no one _ let out the news. a. shall b.should c.is supposed to d. is allowed30. he _ his car key, _ that i could i use his car. a. held out, saying b. held up, said c.held back, saying d.held up, said31.watching tv all evening or playing video games wasnt exactly what he _ mind for the national day. a. had on b. had in c. kept of d.kept from32. as china _ into a market economy, the government no longer assigned jobs, food or free housing to urban residents. a. transplanted b. transferred c.translated d.transformed33.i expected him to go abroad, and _, he did. a. sure thing b. sure enough c. for sure d.to be sure 34. i rushed for the door , fell _ the cat in the hallway and a tooth fell _. a. over, out b. over, off c. down, down d. down, out35. each time, billy crystal performs his stand-up routine in front of millions of people when the show is broadcast _ on tv. a. alive b. living c. live d. lively36. in china when caught, those corrupt(腐败的) officials are sometimes limited to _ ina certain place, only _ their problems within an appointed time(规定的时间). a. living, to reportb. living, reportingc. live, reportingd. live, to report37. had it not been for the fact that about 30 pupils _ in the state of connecticut a fortnight ago, their parents _ in deep sorrow now. a. had been killed, wouldnt beb. were killed, couldnt be c. would have been killed, mightnt bed. should be killed, wouldnt be38. those old soldiers never laugh or smile and try to appear very serious _ what they are _ is very funny. a. as though; making fun of b. even if; looking on c. even though; talking about d. in case; laughing at39._, youll never be able to persuade him. a. however hard may you try b. try however hard you may c. hard as you may try d. try hard as you may40. the moment their idol took the floor, the excited fans _ thunderous applause. a. ran into b. burst into c. came into d. turned into41. jack, jane seems unhappy? dont worry, a funny story will _ her.a. amuse b. meet c. tease d. fool42. to improve their oral english, everyone in the class is supposed to _ actively in these discussions.a. participateb. attend c. enter d. take43. experts have found that the disease will lead to a greater increase in the number of sufferers unless _ seriously when the symptom first appears.a. treated b. to be treated c. being treated d. be treated44. dont _ more work than you can do, or you will _.a. take over; break in b. take on; break downc. take over; break off d. take on; break in45. what shall we use for power when all the oil in the world has _？ a. given out b. put outc. held up d. used up46. the _ soldier said it was _ to give up his rest time to save more people caught in the earthquake. a. worth; worthy b. worthy; worthwhilec. worthwhile; worth d. worthy; worthy47. _ yao ming has retired from the nba, the pleasure we have got by watching him play basketball at home and abroad will last long.a. while b. when c.as d. since49. people have the belief _ factories should produce fewer things from raw materials, _ the supply is growing smaller and smaller.a. which; that b. that; of which c. that; whose d. which; whose 50. the man is such a _ person that there is no doubt that he will do whatever he has promised. a. committedb. sensitivec. cautiousd. reliable iii cloze test (1 20)directions:there are 20 blanks in the following passage. for each blank there are four choices marked a, b, c, d. you should choose the one that best fits into the passage . there is a web site called the “world database of happiness”. it combines and _51_ the results of hundreds of surveys from around the world that have been conducted on life _52_. most of the findings are predictable, but a few are _53_. the database(数据库) makes it _54_ that there is not a strong connection between material wealth and general contentment. it is a cliche(陈词滥调) to say that money _55_ buy happiness, but the old saying seems to be _56_ by research. many people still stick to the belief that gaining riches will be the answer to all their problems, yet they are probably _57_. studies have been _58_ on people who acquired sudden wealth, such as lottery winners. in most cases, after the initial joy had _59_， people were not left with a sense of lasting happiness. in fact, they _60_ to return to the way they felt before they became rich._61_ contented people continue to be contented，_62_ those who were miserable in the past sink back into misery. if material wealth does not bring happiness, then _63_ does? perhaps happiness has something to do with _64_ you live. the authorities at the world database of happiness have surveyed levels of happiness in different _65_. apparently, people in america, canada, and singapore are very happy; people living in india and russia, not surprisingly, are not happy. other surveys consistently point to the importance of relationships. family relationships，_66_，seem to be the key to longterm contentment. the web site suggests that _67_ in love and having children are two of the situations that bring the greatest happiness. nowadays people look to _68_ as an alternative source of satisfaction. people increasingly spend more time alone watching tv or surfing the internet _69_ spending time with family. can technology truly make people happy? it is too difficult to tell, but one thing is sure: if the web sites research is _70_，time spent with your family is a better investment than time spent making money.51. a. collects b. uses c. adopts d. analyzes52. a. satisfaction b.style c.condition d.level53. a. concerning b. surprising c. controversial(有争议的)d. contradictory(矛盾的)54. a.real b. true c.clear d. actual55. a. can b. may c. cant d. mustnt56. a. carried b.served c. supported d.satisfied57. a. foolish b. mistaken c. correct d. stupid58. a. carried out b. carried away c. carried on d.carried off.59. a. worn out b.worn off c. cut off. d. cut out60. a. intend b. tend c. attain d. attend61. a. previously b. especially c.totally d. actually62. a. then b. but c. so d. while63. a. when b. what c. who d. which64. a. where b.how c.space d. place65. a. cites b. countries c. towns d. sections66. a. in fact b. in particular c.in surprise d. in all 67. a. dropping b. feeling c. falling d. stepping68. a. entertainment b. information c. technology d. study69. a.rather than b. or rather c. more than d. other than70. a. accurate b. adequate(充分的,适合的)c. reasonabled. simpleiv. reading comprehension (1 25)directions: there are 4 passages in this part. each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a, b, c and d. you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the center. anemsnewri environmentalmaster of sciencenewri: nanyang environment & water research institutebe a leader in environmental science and engineering through the nems programmenewri environmental master of science(nems) is a primary graduate education and research programme conducted by nanyang technological universitys (ntus) newri, with summer attachment at stanford university. it aims to train engineers and scientists to meet the increasing environmental challenges for asia and the wider region. newri-nanyang environment & water research institutenewri is enabling singapore to be a global center of environmental science and technology in providing technological solutions to the world. it is committed to environmental and water technologies through its ecosystem of education, research and developmental activities. newri is trying its best to pull together ntus water and environment-related centres and institutes, gathering one anothers strengths for the benefit of industry and society.master of science applications applications open now and close on 30 may 2012 for singapore applicants. graduates having relevant engineering or science background, including final-year students, are invited to apply. applicants are required to have a certificate of gre. further information and application materials are available at the website:http:/ www. c.sg/graduate/nems highlights of programme: students spend a full summer term at stanford taking regular courses and continue with the rest of their academic programme at ntu. it is a 12-month full-time course in environmental science & engineering. students under nems will have opportunities to do research projects under newri as well as to continue for the doctors degree. graduating students receive the ntu degree and a certificate from stanford for their summer attachment. scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses at both stanford and ntu are availableenquiry contact: ms christian sohtel：(65) 6861 0507 fax:(65) 68614606email: .sg information on other graduate programmes available at：.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp71. if one wants to apply for the nems programme, it is essential for him to _.a. have passed the gre testb. make contact with ms soh c. possess a university diplomad. major in engineering or science72. students admitted to the nems programme _. a. will first have regular courses at stanford b. neednt be released from their regular jobs c. are required to obtain a doctors degreed. can receive degrees of both ntu and stanford 73. whats the main purpose of the nems programme?a. to offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses.b. to strengthen the cooperation between ntu and stanford.c. to cultivate experts on environmental science and engineering. d. to introduce nanyang environment & water research institute.b a good modern newspaper is an extraordinary piece of reading. it is remarkable first for what it contains: the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features as well, from editorial page to feature articles and interviews to criticism of books, art, theatre, and music. a newspaper is even more remarkable for the way one reads it: never completely, never straight through, but always by jumping from here to there, in and out, glancing at one piece, reading another article all the way through, reading just a few paragraphs of the next. a good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers, but far more than any one reader is interested in. what brings this variety together in one place is its topicality(时事性) , its immediate relation to what is happening in your world and your locality now. but immediacy and the speed of production that goes with it mean also that much of what appears in a newspaper has no more than transient value. for all these reasons, no two people really read the same paper: what each person does is to put together, out of the pages of that days paper, his own selection and sequence, his own newspaper. for all these reasons, reading newspapers efficiently, which means getting what you want from them without missing things you need but without wasting time, demands skill and self-awareness as you modify and apply the techniques of reading.74a modern newspaper is remarkable for all the following except its _.a. popularity b. uniform style c. wide coverage d.speed in reporting news7