高二英语选修8学分认定考试.doc

高二英语选修8学分认定考试一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. _ his sickness, he didnt miss the important lecture given by the famous professor.A. For B. In spite of C. Because of D. As for 2. The police wanted to know whether there was someone who _ the robbery.A. witnessed B. stared C. looked D. proved3. “_ I worry most about is attracting qualified workers and good projects”, says a graduate who wants to start his own company. A. Which B. That C. What D. Where4. An idea occurred to me _ I might turn to my English teacher for help.A. which B. that C. when D. whether 5. This statement is not _ with what you said at yesterdays meeting.A. random B. abstract C. similar D. consistent6. If I had followed her advice and worn _ warm clothing, I wouldnt have caught such _ bad cold.A. a, 不填 B. a, a C. 不填, a D. 不填, 不填7. What you said just now_ to do with the matter we are discussing .A. have something B. has something C. had something D. was something8. I consciously _ to learn what gave me pleasure, and I filled my life with those things.A. set out B. set in C. set off D. set up 9. The two naughty boys were quiet when eating, and they were accustomed to _at meals.A. talk B. talking C. not to talk D. not talking 10. _, so he didnt come to school last week.A. Though he was ill B. Being ill C. Having been ill D. He was ill11. -I did not do well in the exam. _?-Even worse.A. How do you do B. What if C. So what D. How about you12. I think she did it at the meeting _ rather than by chance as she claimed.A. rationally B. deliberately C. occasionally D. instantly13. Every year, when peach blossoms are at their best, a festival _at the Beijing Botanical Garden.A. is held B. will be held C. held D. holds14. - I dislike _ when others laugh at me in public or speak ill of me behind. - So do I. A. them B. those C. it D. that15. David was _ of stealing a car but he could prove that he was somewhere else then.A. accused B. charged C. scolded D. blamed 二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Its a small gas station that has snacks, drinks, cigarettes, and candies. The young man behind the counter knows his _16_ by name and what they normally want to buy. He treats children and adults with equal _17_. He reads science fiction behind the counter when business is _18_.One day, three people rushed in and grabbed food off the shelves as fast as they could, _19_ not intending to pay for it. He hit the “panic button” and then went over the counter and _20_the front door. It was obvious they were homeless, and equally obvious that they werent going _21_ with their ill-gotten gains. They _22_the food and simply crowded together in panic - knowing the police were _23_the way.Imagine what they must have felt like when they were told they didnt have to steal if they were that _24_. “We have food in the back, expired (到期) but still _25_ to eat. If you need food, you _26_have some.”They were told to _27_ what they had dropped and put it back, then asked to straighten out the mess. They were doing just that _28_ the police arrived. The officers were told the situation was under control and the police were no longer _29_.This wasnt what they had _30_. They were being treated as human beings who could right the wrong theyd done. Shocked, they quickly followed orders to take turns and use the restroom to clean up.Soon three _31_ people walked out with all the _32_their arms could hold. They were _33_ that, if they needed to come back again, they were to ask and not just grab.And then the young man went back to reading until the next customer came in. He would be the _34_ person in the world to claim he was a hero. But he gave three people something they were in desperate need of - a _35_ amount of self-respect and a little bit of hope.16. A. friends B. neighbors C. customers D. passengers17. A. respect B. pride C. wisdom D. privilege18. A. slow B. busy C. heavy D. swift19. A. bravely B. reasonably C. hardly D. obviously 20. A. opened B. locked C. closed D. broke21. A. nowhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. everywhere22. A. hid B. lifted C. swallowed D. dropped23. A. in B. on C. off D. by24. A. anxious B. cautious C. courageous D. hungry25. A. safe B. easy C. sweet D. unique26. A. must B. can C. should D. need27. A. hold up B. hand out C. pick up D. hand in28. A. when B. after C. before D. since29. A. popular B. necessary C. reliable D. important30. A. wanted B. desired C. expected D. admired31. A. dirtier B. cleaner C. cleverer D. quicker32. A. money B. cigarettes C. drinks D. food33. A. reminded B. warned C. ordered D. persuaded34. A. first B. last C. best D. worst35. A. large B. fair C. small D. full三、阅读理解（每题2分，共40分）AThe human body hides more than one kind of fat. White fat cells, which we usually think of when we think of fat, store energy. But brown fat is different: Its a type of fat that burns energy and gives off heat. When you were born, you had a pad of brown fat on your back, and it helped you control your body temperature. Until now, scientists suspected human adults dont have brown fat or if they do, the brown fat is not important.Three recent studies show that human adults do have brown fat, and it may be important for controlling body weight. And unlike babies, adults store brown fat in the neck, abdomen, above the collarbone and along the spine.In the first study, researcher Ronald Kahn looked at the medical records of nearly 2,000 people who had received a PET-CT scan. Kahn and his team found brown fat in the scans of 3.1 percent of the men studied and 7.5 percent of the women. People younger than 50 and thin people were more likely to have brown fat. When the researchers checked the scans against the weather records, they found that brown fat was more likely to show up when the temperature outside was cold. This comparison suggests brown fat burns more energy in colder temperatures.The connection between brown fat and temperature was explored in the second study. Dutch researchers took scans of thin and overweight men at two temperatures, 72 degrees Fahrenheit (room temperature) and 61 degrees Fahrenheit. At the higher temperature, brown fat barely appeared on the scans. But when the temperature dropped, brown fat appeared on the scans of the thinner men. The more overweight the man, the less brown fat appeared. The third study, conducted by Swedish scientists, also found evidence of brown fat in adults.These studies suggest that brown fat may burn more energy in people who are thin. The connection between brown fat and being overweight is less clear. 36. What part do the brown fat cells in the baby play according to the passage?A. Hide fat. B. Store energy.C. Control the body weight. D. Make the body temperature normal. 37. Which of the following people are more likely to have brown fat according to the first study?A. Fat people. B. Thin people.C. People who are older than 50. D. People who are afraid of cold. 38. What was focus of the second study?A. The scans of some fat people. B. The thin and overweight men at two temperatures.C. The connection between brown fat and temperature. D. The arguments between some researchers.39. What can we learn from the third study?A. The arguments have been solved. B. Adults have brown fat. C. Researchers have some new discoveries. D. The brown fat is not important.40. Which one of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Baby has brown fat in the neck.B. Brown fat burns less energy in colder temperatures.C. The more overweight the man, the more brown fat appeared.D. It is not clear whether overweight is connected with brown fat.BFor five days in Paris, those with a few extra hundred euros in their pockets could enjoy the best of French cuisine while seated 50 meters up in the sky. From Friday to Tuesday, a French lifestyle and gourmet food magazine was sponsoring lunches and dinners prepared by Paris most elite chefs. For 924 euros (US$1,350) a person, guests could eat perched above the Tuileries Gardens with a stellar view of the city. The event was not only about luxury dining -100 euros (US$146) for every customer went to Frances Federation of Rare Diseases, which funds research into unknown diseases. “This event shows the human dimension of French chefs, and we are very thankful for their generosity,” said the federations president, Marie-Christine Louppe. The 12 chefs taking part represented the citys best dining establishments, and prepared a total of 550 meals for the project. Meurice Hotel head chef Yannick Alleno said he planned a meal of white salmon, veal with truffles and cake. “We are promoting French cuisine at an international level,” he said. So how did the diners get to eat in the sky? A large metal table seating 22 people was secured to a platform and suspended by metal cords from a glass roof that was connected to a crane. The moving crane slowly lifted the table into the air. The guests were strapped into large, cushioned black chairs not unlike those of a roller coaster. Two chandeliers and large lights hung from the roof. “I have worked in this park for 28 years, and I have never seen anything like this,” said Lansana Goudiaby, 52, who works for a cleaning company that is helping out at the event. “Its wonderful . its important that we have progress like this.” 41. Who sponsored the event? A. A magazine. B. Some chefs. C. Some customers. D. The president of Frances Federation of Rare Diseases. 42. What does the underlined words refer to in the second paragraph?A. Those rich persons. B. Perfect cooks.C. Guests. D. The sponsors.43. Why is the event not only about luxury dining?A. Because it shows the human dimension of French chefs.B. Because guests could eat with a stellar view of the city.C. Because the expense is very high. D. Because some of the money from the event goes to Frances Federation of Rare Diseases. 44. What lifts the dining table into the air?A. Some metal cords. B. A platform C. A crane D. A large metal table45. What is the best title of the passage?A. A French lifestyle and gourmet food magazine. B. Dining in the sky in Paris. C. Frances Federation of Rare Diseases. D. The human dimension of French chefs. CDue to the increasing number of violent acts produced in schools all over the world, more and more parents prefer to have their children educated at home rather than at school. This way they can assure their safety and well-being, although teachers and school representatives are trying to improve the situation in schools by increasing the number of the persons in charge of the safety of the students.The main reason for violent acts are the films and cartoons that fill the childrens time. They want to do everything. They watch on TV and never think about the consequences, and they may hurt a classmate or a teacher. On the other hand, parents are not fully satisfied with the childrens results obtained in classes and they consider private classes would have better results.When a teacher has to watch 30 students in class he cant probably see what each of them is doing, how he is writing, or if he understands the explanations. At home the teacher can explain in details everything the child doesnt understand as many times as he considers proper. And many times, the child grows fond of the teacher at home, who becomes his best friend, and who helps him whenever he needs someone to talk to.However, the best solution would be a mixture between the education received at school and that at home, because school makes children communicate and socialize. Keeping a child at home for fear something bad might happen to him. It only makes the childs character weak and prevents him from knowing what real life is. Educating children in such an environment only does harm to the child.All in all, schools have been created to help children, not to harm them, so its best to keep children in these special places, where they learn, laugh, have fun and make new friends.46. What does the underlined words “the way” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Numbers of violent acts produced in schools. B. Having their children educated at home.C. Having their children educated at school. D. Improving the situation in schools.47. Why do parents prefer to have their children educated at home? A. Because they are afraid that their children cant be used to the school life.B. Because they think their children are always punished by their teachers for their poor results.C. Because their children can do everything at home. D. Because they consider private classes would have better results.48. What is the best way to solve the present education problems according to the author? A. Having children educated not only at home but also at school.B. Teaching children to communicate with others.C. Strengthening the school education.D. Teaching children the ways of learning by themselves.49. What is the advantage of school education compared with home education? A. It makes children learn more knowledge. B. It makes children communicate and socialize.C. It makes the childs character weak. D. It makes children have a better result.50. Which one of the following is the best title of the passage?A. The importance of home education. B. Parents concerns. C. Which is better, school education or home education? D. The disadvantages of school education.DHi, Im Ronaldo. In my opinion, generation gap widely exists in our life everywhere and it can not be filled anyhow. Generation is generation. Take my family for example:In the year 2001, I became interested in playing computer games and on-line chat service. During the school summer holidays, I played them a lot. My parents reacted strongly to my behavior just like ants crawling on their back. They pulled me off from my computer screen from time to time. They didnt play computer games and the only access for them to know those “horrible” computer games was from newspapers and TV talk shows which say computer games will devour (毁灭) childrens soul. What they did was remarkably unacceptable to me. To be honest, I think ones 1520 period is the most pathetic （值得同情的）time in ones life. Because the individual at these ages loses childhood privileges without gaining complete adult rights. Later, when my parents began to use computer and surf the Internet, they also liked to play computer games online!I know that the generation gap is largely generated from the different ages and each generation has its own sign characters based on their own times.Despite the generation gap, we can always feel the invaluable love of our parents. Ill give you a funny example: My parents expect my dinner is nutritious. Once they knew I had a fast noodles dinner, they became very angry with me. But when their work is busy, they often eat fast noodles outside. I quite understand them and we all know that we have to rush dinners often for our jobs and promotions. Thats life!51. What does Ronaldo think of the generation gap?A. Its bad for the children-parent relationship. B. Its a big social problem in our life.C. Its a minor problem that can be ignored. D. Its a natural phenomenon in a family.52. When Ronaldo spent much time playing computer games, his parents _.A. began to form the same habitB. didnt allow him to use computer any longerC. worried that it would have a negative influence on himD. paid special attention to TV programmes on computer games53. When his parents started playing computer games, Ronaldo _.A. gained complete adult rights B. thought it was a great changeC. had a closer relationship with them D. thought he was once unfairly treated54. Which of the following statements would Ronaldo agree with?A. Children should understand and respect their parents.B. Children should chat with their parents thr