高中英语 阶段检测一 北师大版必修2.doc

阶段检测一.阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)aduring the 1800s,african americans worked long days in the fields of the american south.to ease their labor,they sang “field hollers” that they had brought from africa.one person sang a line.then a group of workers repeated it.the songs words told of the hardships that people suffered.african americans sang “shout spirituals”,or joyous religious songs.they clapped their hands and stomped their feet to the music.after the civil war,the music changed greatly.african american music,from ballads to church music,took new forms.it also adapted dance music,called “jump-ups”,which had great rhythm.banjos became popular.a blues singer usually played a call and response with the banjo.by the early 1900s,the guitar had replaced the banjo as the main blues instrument.northern mississippicalled the deltawas the center of the blues tradition.by the 1920s,the delta had many clubs,so-called juke joints.african americans listened and danced to music in these clubs.some of the greatest blues men and women performed there.blues have a soulful sound that is easy to recognize.the musical notes are often “bent”.that is,they are changed slightly to give a song more strength.whatever their origin,these bent notes most often define the blues.lyrics are the words of a song.blues lyrics describe everyday life.the lyrics,often about relationships between men and women,are often very intense and personal.they tell about sorrow and overwork.they tell about finding or losing love,having money or being broke,being happy or sad and lonely.the lyrics may use humor to describe lifes trials and joys.they almost always use the rhythms of everyday speech.a typical blues stanza,or group of lyrics,has three lines.the second line repeats the first line.the third line has different words.by the 1940s,large numbers of african americans had left the delta and moved north to work.many settled in chicago.there,a new kind of “electric”,or “chicago” blues began.many of its themes were the same,but these blues had “wailing” electric guitars and harmonicas.the music had a steady,strong drumbeat.the loud,driving chicago blues was excellent dance music.chicago blues led to the birth of a new music style-rock and roll.1.“shout spirituals” and “field hollers” are similar in that both.a.used banjosb.were sung in churchc.included call and response singingd.expressed sadness提示:细节理解题。从文章第一段的句子“one person sang a line.then a group of workers repeated it.”可知“shout spirituals”和“field hollers”相似,因为它们都是一个人唱而其他人附和,故选c项。答案:c2.a typical blues stanza is made up of.a.three linesb.a harmonicac.a driving beatd.four lines提示:细节理解题。从文章倒数第二段的句子“a typical blues stanza,or group of lyrics,has three lines.”可知一个典型的blues stanza由三行组成,故选a项。答案:a3.one can conclude from the passage that the blues .a.would have widespread without the juke joints of the mississippib.served as a form of communication and self-expressionc.was successful only in the american southd.there were only greatest blues man performed in these clubs提示:归纳总结题。从文章倒数第二段的句子“blues lyrics describe everyday life.the lyrics,often about relationships between men and women,are often very intense and personal.they tell about sorrow and overwork.they tell about finding or losing love,having money or being broke,being happy or sad and lonely.the lyrics may use humor to describe lifes trials and joys.”可知蓝调是一种交流的形式和自我表达的方式,故选b项。答案:b4.african americans probably moved to chicago because .a.the south was too hot in summerb.they liked the chicago bluesc.there were more jobs thered.they wanted to create a new music style提示:细节理解题。从文章最后一段的句子“by the 1940s,large numbers of african americans had left the delta and moved north to work.many settled in chicago.”可知非裔美国人会搬到芝加哥因为那里有更多的工作,故选c项。答案:cbla gomera is the only place in the world which has a whistle (口哨)language.we do not know how and why it began because we do not know the complete history of the island.but we can certainly imagine the reasons for the beginning of the whistle language.there are many deep valleys on the island.a person on one side of a valley can not easily shout to a person on the other side.but he can whistle and be heard.some of the best whistlers can be heard from four miles away and the record is seven miles.the people who live on the island usually have good teeth,and this helps them to whistle well.they must also have good ears so that they can hear other whistlers.we can understand why the whistle language continues.it is very useful on the island,and quite easy to learn.when somebody is hurt or ill,the whistle language takes the place of telephone.if the sick person is quite far away from the town,people pass the message from one to another.a boy guarding cattle on a hillside whistles to a man fishing from his boat.the last one is able to describe the trouble fully and exactly to the doctor in town.people help one another in the same way when a car breaks down or a cow is lost.the whistle language is hundreds of years old,and probably it will continue to live on for hundreds of years more.radio and tv often kill the special ways of speaking in different parts of a country.but on la gomera you are nobody if you cannot whistle.perhaps soon after tv arrives on the island,people there will be whistling the news and other facts and opinions.5.if a person on la gomera is ill,.a.others will phone the doctor in townb.people will take him to town by carriagec.his family will take him to the hospitald.the whistle language will help pass the message to the doctor提示:细节理解题。从文章第三段的句子“when somebody is hurt or ill,the whistle language takes the place of telephone.if the sick person is quite far away from the town,people pass the message from one to another.the last one is able to describe the trouble fully and exactly to the doctor in town.”可知如果一个la gomera的人生病了,口哨语言会把这个消息传给医生,故选d项。答案:d6.la gomera is special because .a.many visitors go there every yearb.no visitors have ever been therec.people there have special ears to hear whistlesd.people there use the whistle language to communicate with each other提示:细节理解题。从文章最后一段的句子“but on la gomera you are nobody if you cannot whistle.perhaps soon after tv arrives on the island,people there will be whistling the news and other facts and opinions.”可知la gomera是个特殊的地方,因为那里的人使用口哨语言彼此交流,故选d项。答案:d7.which of the following is not true according to the passage?a.it is not easy for a person to live on la gomera if he cannot whistle.b.the whistle language can only be found on la gomera.c.the whistle language has been used for hundreds of years on the island,but will not be used any longer.d.the record shows that one best whistler can be heard others seven miles away.提示:细节理解题。从文章第四段的句子“the whistle language is hundreds of years old,and probably it will continue to live on for hundreds of years more.”可知口哨语言已经在岛上使用了上百年了,而且还要继续使用下去,故选c项。答案:c8.which of the following will be the best title of this passage?a.the secret languageb.do you know the whistle language?c.the life of islandersd.la gomeraa mystery提示:标题归纳题。从文章第一段的句子“la gomera is the only place in the world which has a whistle (口哨)language.”可知这篇文章讲的是la gomera的人使用口哨语言彼此交流,故选b项。答案:bcpeople live in different parts of the world and lead different types of lives.their lifestyles change across the different areas in the world.what is the difference between the city and country life?let us see.we can see the modern equipment everywhere in the city like the internet,telephone,television and satellite communication tools are widely available in the city.a majority of families in the city are enjoying this technological advancement.the increasing population has led to an imbalance in human population.more and more industries have led to environmental problems like pollution.however,the rise in economic growth has resulted in a self-centered nature of society.while technological advancement has brought the world closer,human beings have gone far apart from each other.the country is not crowded with buildings all over.houses are rather widely spaced with enough room for fields and gardens.the country is the only area lucky enough to house the greens.people in the country live in close to nature.apart from people,there is room for pets and animals that help keep a balance in nature.due to a smaller number of people in the country,it is not overcrowded by people.these areas have least amounts of pollution.pollution is less also because of very less number of industries in the country.the life may not be as enjoyable as that in the city,but the people there are generous,kind and friendly.the country is the one where humanity(人性)is still alive.every coin has two sides to it.while we cant enjoy expensive things and technology in the country,it is rich in its relationship with “nature”.the city life is modern in technology and job opportunities.however,the falling humanity and a bad environmental balance affect the bright future of the city life.9.according to the passage,the main reason for pollution is .a.population and industriesb.technology and economyc.population and humanityd.industries and balance提示:细节理解题。由文章第三段“the increasing population has led to an imbalance in human population.more and more industries have led to environmental problems like pollution.”可知答案为a项。答案:a10.the underlined word in the fifth paragraph “greens” most probably refers to .a.green gasb.green animalsc.green buildingsd.green lands提示:词义猜测题。由本段内容可知,农村有足够的空间“houses are rather widely spaced with enough room for fields and gardens”.因此农村是唯一幸运的地方可以把房子建在绿色的土地上。故选d项。答案:d11.it can be inferred from the last paragraph that .a.its up to you whether to choose the city life or the country lifeb.the young prefer the city life while the old choose the country lifec.both the city life and the country life have advantages and disadvantagesd.more and more people will move to the country in the future提示:推理判断题。由最后一段第一句话“every coin has two sides to it.”可知答案,任何事情都有两个方面,既有自己的优点,又有自己的缺点。答案:cdthousands of objects have been on display in the national air and space museum in washington.dc,including the 1903 wright flyer,charles lindberghs spirit of st.louis,the apollo 11 command module columbia,and a lunar rock you can touch.in addition to our exhibition galleries,you may want to visit the albert einstein planetarium,lockheed martin imax theater,and the public observatory on the east end.there are many things to do at the museum in dc.we offer daily tours and educational activities for both children and adults.we also have scheduled lectures and events throughout the year.hours & admission:open every day except december 25.admission is free.regular hours:10:00 am to 5:30 pmextended hours:10:00 am to 7:30 pmdecember 2630,2014.march 30april 20,2015.fridays and saturdays,april 24may 16,2015.may 17september 7,2015.visiting tips:limit the number of bags:all visitors are screened through metal detectors upon entry.the fewer items you bring inside the museum,the faster your entry.before you visit,please review the list of prohibited items,which include pocket knives and tripods (三脚架).visitors carrying prohibited items will not be allowed inside the museum,so please leave them at home or in your car.no food and drink:only bottled water is permitted in the museum.you may only consume food and other drinks in the food court,not in the museum.groups who bring food are encouraged to picnic on the national mall.please take photos:you are welcome to take photos for personal use.however,tripods and monopods (单脚架)are not permitted without approval.first aid:the museum has a first aid office and a nurse on duty.please contact the nearest security officer or the welcome center for assistance.visit the welcome center:at our welcome center in the south lobby,staff and volunteers can answer any questions you have during your visit.open:10:00 am to 5:30 pmphone:202-633-2214e-mail:nasm-visitor s12.according to the passage,the national air and space museum is a museum .a.where only adults can take part in some educational activitiesb.where one can touch anything he likesc.everyone can visit without time limits all the year roundd.everyone can pay a visit to without buying tickets提示:细节理解题。由“hours & admission:open every day except december 25.admission is free.”可知,每个人都可以免费参观,不用买票。答案:d13.a visitor to the museum can .a.eat and drink in the museum or in the food courtb.get some medical treatment if he suddenly falls illc.bring fewer bags to go through metal detectorsd.take photos with tripods for personal use提示:细节理解题。由“first aid:the museum has a first aid office and a nurse on duty.please contact the nearest security officer or the welcome center for assistance.”可知,如果一个游客突然病了,他会得到医疗救助。答案:b14.if the greens plan to visit the museum at 6:00 pm,it is accessible on .a.december 24,2014 (wednesday)b.march 1,2015 (sunday)c.july 6,2015 (monday)d.september 15,2015 (tuesday)提示:细节理解题。由文章extended hours可知,在“december 2630,2014.,march 30april 20,2015.,fridays and saturdays,april 24may 16,2015.,may 17september 7,2015.”期间,开放时间为10:00 am to 7:30 pm,因此答案为c项。答案:c15.the purpose of this passage is to .a.attract people to explore the universeb.encourage adults to bring their children therec.show what is on display in the museumd.make an advertisement for the museum提示:推理判断题。本文介绍了the national air and space museum各方面的情况及优势,最后介绍了该博物馆的欢迎中心,目的很明确是为该博物馆做广告。答案:d.七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)if you have ever been discouraged because of failure,please read on.often achieving what you plan to do isnt the important thing.16two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house.while they were working,a few older boys stopped by to watch.“what are you doing?” asked one of the visitors.“we plan to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” one of the brothers volunteered excitedly.the older boys began to laugh,telling the younger ones that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible.after a long silence,one of the diggers picked up a jar full of spiders,worms and a wide variety of insects.17then he said quietly and confidently,“even if we dont dig all the way through the earth,look at what we found along the way!”18and that is what a goal is forto cause us to move in the direction we have chosen,in other words,to have us digging!but not every goal will be fully achieved.not every job will end successfully.not every relationship will endure.not every hope will come to pass.not every love will last.19so when you fail to reach your aim,perhaps you can say,“yes,but look at what i found along the way! look at the wonderful things which have come into my life because i tried to do something!”it is in the digging that life is lived.20a.and i believe in the end it is joy in the journey that truly matters.b.he opened the jar and showed the wonderful things contained in it to the laughing visitors.c.everyone can succeed if he sets a practical goal.d.let me explain.e.their goal was far too high,but it did cause them to dig.f.if you have ever been discouraged because of failure,please read on.g.not every dream will come true.答案:1620 dbega.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)when i was a child,i began learning to play the piano,which was my favorite musical 21,but i was forced to give up when i started my middle school 22 i could concentrate more on my studies.its one of my biggest 23to stop practicing the piano when i recall sadly today.during the following years,i kept telling my piano teacher that i would24.however,i didnt keep my promise because i was 25 with my study.26 i lost touch with my teacher.some years later,my teacher died.i was very sad because i lost such a good teacher.she was a very warm and gentle person.it hurts me to think she may have been 27 that i never returned.i havent taken lessons since then but to be honest,i 28 to.sitting at the piano,i couldnt help recalling many 29times of my practising at home and playing before my teacher and one time my teacher 30 me after i played entire pieces of music wrong in front of her colleagues.i was so31 that i could hardly say anything.but her32 helped ease my shame.these memories,33,good or bad,never caused my 34 for playing the piano again. this thought then led me to think that35is like music,and that we all try to play different 36in the instrument of our life.sometimes the pitch(音高)is 37 when we play it well,but sometimes we are out of tone.however,we all continue to create our own 38style of music.no matter what style our music is,it is 39 that we sing the songs of joy,quietness and love.though i may never make it back to piano lessons,it doesnt40 that ive stopped making music. 21.a.roomb.performancec.instrumentd.stage提示:由上文可知“我”想学习piano,这是一种乐器。答案:c22.a.so thatb.becausec.now thatd.for提示:到了中学,放弃学习演奏钢琴的目的是为了集中精力学习,故用so that,引导目的状语从句。答案:a23.a.successesb.decisionsc.regretsd.hobbies提示:上文告诉我们因为学业“我”被迫放弃了学习演奏钢琴,现在回想起来肯定是非常“遗憾”。regret“遗憾”。答案:c24.a.playb.graduatec.leaved.return提示:在随后的几年里,“我”一直在告诉“我”的老师“我”要回来,但“我”一直没有遵守诺言。return“回来”。下文中也有提示。答案:d25.a.angryb.occupiedc.satisfiedd.patient提示:be occupied with“忙于”。答案:b26.a.actuallyb.constantlyc.graduallyd.suddenly提示:慢慢地“我”失去了与老师的联系,后来老师就去世了。gradually“逐渐地”。答案:c27.a.disappointedb.gladc.astonishedd.amazed提示:“我”再也没有回去老师一定是失望的。disappointed“失望的”。答案:a28.a.likedb.wantedc.neededd.decided提示:从那以后“我”再也没有上过课,但诚实地讲,“我”是想的。want“想要”。答案:b29.a.dreamsb.expressionsc.wordsd.memories提示:破折号后面是“我”以前的很多美好的回忆。memory“记忆”。下文中也有提示