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高二英语期中测试题 Grammar and Vocabulary（1*16）Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 1. I really had a wonderful time, _I didnt know anybody at the dance party.A. when B. unlessC. in case D. even though2. Youd better keep the important documents of the company _other people cantreach them.A. in which B. where C. which D. what3. This is the fact _all of them thought to be true except you.A. what B. which C. where D. of which4. The _look on her face suggested that she _to answer my questions.A. embarrassingdidnt wantB. embarrassingshouldnt wantC. embarrassed . didnt want D. embarrassed . shouldnt want5. At least 5 ,000 victims were reported _in the earthquake last week.A. killed B. to have killedC. to have been killed D. having been killed6. _Shenzhou VI successfully, so the scientists in the control centre felt relaxed.A. Having launchedB. LaunchingC. They launched D. After they launched7. _able to answer the easy question made the teacher extremely angry.A. Johns being not B. John not beingC. John was not D. Johns not being8. Most artists take their shapes and colors from nature, and their choices indicate that these aspects of the world are worth_.A. looked at B. looking atC. being looked atD. to be looked at9. By the time he _here, we will have finished discussing the environmental problem,A. arrives B. is arriving C. arrived D. is arriving10. Oh, there must be something wrong. The taxi_10 minutes ago.A. should arriveB. must arriveC. ought to have arrivedD. must have arrived11. He _the scientific studying method to _the fast changing College EntranceExamination.A. adapted . adopt himself to B. adopted . adapt himself toC. adapted . adopt himself for D. adopted . adapt himself for12. Mother Teresa, a great angel ,_the Nobel Prize _Peace in Sweden in 1979.A. was awarded with. for B. was rewarded with. forC. awarded. of D. was awarded. for13. Of all the changes introduced by man into nature, nuclear reaction is undoubtedlyA. more dangerous B. most dangerousC. the more dangerousD. the most dangerous14. The physics problems our teacher assigned us to do yesterday were _more difficultthan we had expected.A. ratherB. fairlyC. manyD. too15. The car accident occurred at 4 a. m. The police _arrived and rescued the driver.A. previously B. meanwhile C. subsequently D. simultaneously16. Failure can make a(n)_contribution to your life once you learn to use it.A. active B. initial C. positive D. definite17. Plain living and hard working are the fine _of us Chinese people.A. qualities B. quantities C. customs D. habits18. Some workmen lead a _life, doing exactly the same things day after day.A. fascinating B. dangerous C. normal D. monotonous19. At school teachers often tell us that the more we practice in the society, _.A. our experience will be the richer B. our experience will be richerC. the richer our experience will be D. the richer will our experience be20. Although the man isnt good-looking, his inner characteristics are _by everyone.A. inspired B. illustrated C. appreciated D. congratulatedSection B（1*9）Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need新课标P90-1；. . Reading comprehension （1*15）Section A 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.Dont Take the Fun Out of Youth SportsWhen I joined a private football league a few years ago, the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential(潜力), and I became captain of my 1 That was before all the fun was taken out of 2 .At first, everyone on the team got 3 playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games, and the 4 started. Some parents, who had paid the coach extra so their daughters could have 5 one-on-one training, got angry when she didnt give them more playing time in our matches. The coach was replaced.The new coach, however, took all the fun out of the game: All we did during practice was to 6 . I always wished to God that it would rain so we would not have the training. Of course, all teams run drills; they are 7 . But we ran so much that, afterwards, we had trouble 8 . Younger people shouldnt be doing exercises intended for 18-year-olds. I was very thin 9 I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldnt eat much, because I was afraid of being too 10 to run. 1 feared making mistakes, and the added pressure caused me to make more than my usual 11 .Is all this pressure necessary? I 12 leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, and two of them stopped playing football completely. Thats 13 , because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they felt from the coach or their parents.I continued playing football at school and 14 my love for it. I joined a private team coached by my school coach. When I started playing for him, he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 15 down, I played better. When you enjoy something, its a lot easier to do it well.1.A.classB.clubC.teamD.board2.A.playingB.livingC.learningD.working3.A.greatB.equalC.rightD.extra4.A.businessB.struggleC.attemptD.pressure5.A.freeB.privateC.goodD.basic6.A.jumpB.playC.runD.shoot7.A.necessaryB.boringC.scientificD.practical8.A.speakingB.movingC.sleepingD.breathing9.A.tillB.sinceC.beforeD.because10.A.fullB.tiredC.lazyD.big11.A.sizeB.shareC.spaceD.state12.A.gave upB.kept upC.ended upD.made up13.A.sadB.shamefulC.sillyD.serious14.A.reconsideredB.rediscoveredC.regainedD.replaced15.A.fellB.steppedC.slowedD.calmedDirections: Read the following passages. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （2*20）(A)We experience different forms of the Suns energy every day. We can see its light and feel its warmth. The Sun is the major source of energy for our planet. It causes the evaporation(蒸发) of water from the oceans and lakes. Sunlight also provides the energy used by green plants to make their own food. These green plants then provide food for all organisms(生物) on the Earth.Much of the energy that comes from the Sun never reaches the Earths surface. It is either reflected or absorbed by the gases in the upper atmosphere. Of the energy that reaches the lower atmosphere, 30% is reflected by clouds or the Earths surface. The remaining 70% warms the surface of the planet, causes water to evaporate, and provides energy for the water cycle and weather. Only a tiny part, approximately 0.023%, is actually used by green plants to produce food.Many gases found in the atmosphere actually reflect heat energy escaping from the Earths surface back to the Earth. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse in that they allow energy from the Sun to enter but prevent energy from leaving. They are therefore called greenhouse gases.When sunlight strikes an object, some of the energy is absorbed and some is reflected. The amount reflected depends on the surface. For example, youve probably noticed how bright snow is when sunlight falls on it. Snow reflects most of the energy from the Sun, so it contributes to the low temperatures of winter. Dark-colored surfaces, such as dark soil or forest, absorb more energy and help warm the surrounding air.1. According to the passage, the root cause for weather changes on the Earth is _. A. the atmosphere surrounding the Earth B. water from oceans and lakes C. energy from the SunD. greenhouse gases in the sky2. Only a small part of the Suns energy reaches the Earths surface because most of it is _. A. absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere B. reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere C. lost in the upper and lower atmosphere D. used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes3. We learn from the passage that _. A. all living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food B. a forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy C. only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth D. greenhouse gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earths surfaceBGallery Policiesfor Visitors to National Gallery of Art, WashingtonVisitors must present all carried items for inspection upon entry. After inspection, all bags, backpacks, umbrellas, parcels, and other things as determined by security officers must be left at the checkrooms. Free of charge, close to each entrance. All oversized bags. Backpacks, and luggage must be left at the checkrooms near the 4th Street entrance of either the East or West Building. These items will have to be x-rayed before being accepted. Items of value, such as laptop computers, cameras, and fur coats, may not be left in the checkrooms but may be carried into the galleries.We regret that we do not have enough space for visitor items larger than 1726 inches into the Gallery or its checkrooms.Additional security procedures and checks may be taken according to the decision of the Gallery.For the safety of the artworks and other visitor. Nothing may be carried on a visitors back, Soft front baby carriers are allowed, but children may not be carried on shoulders or in a child carrier worn on the back. Pushchairs are available free of charge near each checkroom.Smoking is prohibited. Food and drink are not permitted outside the food service areas. Unopened bottled water may be carried only in a visitors bag. Cell phones may not be used in the galleries.Animals, other than service animals, are not permitted in the Gallery.Skateboarding is prohibited.Picture-taking(including video) for personal use is permitted except in special exhibitions and where specifically prohibited. Tripods(三脚架) are not allowed.Please do not touch the works of art.4. When people come to visit the Gallery, they should _. A. leave all their carried items at the checkrooms B. have all their carried items x-rayed at the entrance C. take all their carried items with them without inspection D. have all their carried items inspected at the entrance5. What does the Gallery feel sorry for? A. Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms. B. The size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited. C. It cannot keep oversized visitor items due to limited space. D. Visitor items over 1726 inches must go through additional checks.6. Parents with small children visiting the Gallery _. A. can carry their children in soft front child carriers. B. can carry their children on their shoulders C. can carry their children in child carriers worn on the back D. ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children7. Visiting photographers should make sure that _. A. pictures and videos are allowed for personal use anywhere in the Gallery B. pictures and videos can be taken in some places for personal use C. picture-taking and videoing are totally forbidden in the Gallery D. tripods are allowed except in some special exhibitionsCIt had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.“Jack, did you her me?”“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. Its been so long since I thought of him. Im sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.“Well, he didnt forget you. Every time I saw him hed ask how you were doing. Hed reminisce(回忆) about the many days you spent over his side of the fence as he put it,” Mom told him.“I told that old house he lived in,” Jack said.“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a mans influence in your life,” she said.“Hes the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldnt be in this business if it werent for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important Mom, Ill be there for the funeral,” Jack said.Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belsers funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.The night before the had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture Jack stopped suddenly.“Whats wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.“The box is gone,” he said.“What box?” Mom asked.“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All hed ever tell me was the thing I value most,” Jack said.It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box, He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.“Now, Ill never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jacks hands shook as he read the note inside.“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. Its the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.Inside he found these words carved: “Jack, Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”“Oh, My God! This is the thing he valued most” Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.8. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago? A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Bleser. B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser. C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser. D. His present busy life washed away his childhood memories.9. Jacks mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _. A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing B. Mr. Belsers funeral would take place on Wednesday C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jacks mailing address D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together10. Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch? A. Because he was grateful for Jacks time with him. B. Because he had no children or relatives. C. Because he thought he had to keep his word. D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.11. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son? A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest. B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son. C. He had missed his son and his family for days. D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.12. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage? A. The Good Old TimesB. What He Valued Most C. An Old Gold WatchD. The Lost Childhood DaysD After the Summer Olympics are over, when all the athletics have gone home and the television audience has switched off, another group of athletics and fans will arrive at the host city, and another competition will begin. These are the Paralympics, the games for athletes with a disability. But in Beijing in 2008, for the first time, one of the greatest Paralympics will not be taking part. She is a British athlete by the name of Tanni Grey-Thormpson. Born with spine hifida (脊椎裂) which left her paralysed from the waist down. Tanni used a wheelchair from the age of 7. at first, she was not keen on sport, apart from horse-riding, which gave her a sense of freedom. But in her teens, she started taking sports more seriously. She tried swimming, basketball and tennis. Eventually she found athletics, and never looked back. Indeed, Tannis athletic career took off. In 1984, when she was 15, she pulled off a surprise victory in the 100metres at the Junior National Wheelchair Games.In 1988, Tanni went to her first Paralympic Games in Seoul. She won bronze in the 400 metres. Even greater success followed at the 1992 Barcelona. Paralympics. Tanni won gold in the 100, 200, 4