湖南省普通高中2014-2015学年高二上学期期中模拟测试英语试题二（牛津版）.doc

湖南省普通高中2014-2015学年高二上学期期中模拟测试英语试题 二（牛津版）Part Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1. of killing farm animals, foxes have never got on well with farmers.A. Accused B. Being accusedC. Accusing D. Having accused2. If I harder in junior middle school, I wouldnt have so much difficulty learning English now.A. had studied B. studied C. have studied D. study3.Many of us spend valuable time, energy and money on vacations as we know for sure that on vacation is good for us.A. going B. goes C. having goneD. went4. Since I was seated in the middle of the students, it was easy to hear clearly the teacher was saying.A. which B. that C. who D. what5. Baby birds learn how to fly or they wont survive.A. can B. need C. must D. may6. neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their understanding.A. Unless B. If C. Before D. After 7.Quite a few films are about men and women to make a living.A. struggledB. to be struggledC. struggling D. have struggled8. I rushed to the school gate, where hundreds of parcels lay waiting .A. to collect B. collectedC. being collected D. to be collected9. can you expect to get a pay rise.A. With hard work B. Although work hardC. Only with hard work D. Now that you work hard10.Just confidence and have fun while writing. Its not difficult.A. building B. build C. to build D. built11.At the American Theatre Wings 68th annual Tony Award, Jessie Mueller thanked her parents, were among the guests. A. which B. that C. who D. whom12. Getting to the moon or to other planets many peoples dream.A. were B. is C. are D. was13. Its so hot today. I the car, but now I dont want to do anything. You should have a rest.A. am washing B. was about to washC. was washing D. was going to wash14. is known to us all, the speed of sound in water is approximately one mile a second.A. It B. As C. ThatD. What15.Having seen the film so many times, I dont need to see or hear it what is happening now on the screen. A. knowing B. knownC. to know D. to be knowingSection B (18 marks) 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.We stood in front of a sign which read “Please wait to be seated”, and we waited. I was hungry and 16 , and not in any mood to wait. Two couples who arrived ahead of us waited too. I thought the staff of the 17 was slow. That made me more impatient.When we were 18 and our food arrived, I lost patience. “You call this a fresh fruit salad?” I scolded (训斥) Lindsay, the waitress. I expected Lindsay to tell me it wasnt her 19 because she didnt make the salad. But she surprised me.“No,” she agreed, “it doesnt look 20 at all. The kitchen is just about out of fresh fruit. Im sorry.”Its not 21 that Im speechless, but at that moment, I didnt know what to say. I knew it was not her fault, yet she 22 . As my mouth hung open, Lindsay directed my attention to the red strawberries on the sandwich plate my friend had 23 . “How about a big bowl of those?” she asked. I agreed.She 24 in a hurry. But steps away from our table, she missed her footing and 25 . She didnt catch the bowl, sending strawberries flying all over my companion and me. I was speechless once again. “Did everybody get some?” Lindsay asked, and she started to laugh. It amused all of us. We laughed. As we left, I pulled her aside and said, “You didnt get upset because I didnt like your 26 . You didnt blame the kitchen for their work. How did you do that?”“Im responsible for making sure you come back,” Lindsay explained. “You will base your 27 on my actions.”16. A. impatientB. unfriendly C. distrustful D. impractical17 A. office B. restaurant C. supermarket D. hotel18. A. married B. lost C. dressed D. seated19. A. fault B. turn C. challenge D. trouble20. A. sweet B. fresh C. clean D. funny21. A. sometimes B. never C. seldom D. often22. A. refused B. thankedC. escapedD. apologized23. A. fetched B. borrowedC. made D. ordered24. A. planned B. returnedC. answered D. cooked25. A. fell over B. passed byC. broke downD. gave in26. A. attitude B. bowlC. choice D. salad27. A. services B. promises C. decisionsD. influencesSection C (12 marks)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Whether we like it or not, society will create certain desires for those things that are valued by society in general. So if you are a scientist (28) want to be influenced by great thinkers, then the best place to go is a place (29) there are others with the same goal in life. Similarly, if (30) look forward to being a musician, you will probably choose not to connect with scientists (31) with other musicians. If we recognize the power of this choice, then we can use (32) to help achieve our goals in life. If you are struggling to reach your goals, take a look around you. Do others value that same goal? (33) not, where can you find others with similar aspirations (抱负)? If you can do that, you will be closer (34) achieving your dreams. In the long run, making (35) wise choice about your environment is the first and most important step towards changing yourself.Part II Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. AIt happened on July 30, 1994, at about 6:30 p.m. when the nurse handed me my newly born son. My wife, Sheila, lay on the bed next to me, exhausted after a very long and difficult time.I was amazed at the life and I was fearful and fascinated as I considered my new situation. I wondered if I was really ready for the responsibility I held in my hands, and then realized that I didnt have a choice.More than sixteen years later, and now the father of three boys, I find myself thinking about how being a father has shaped my beliefs. Along the way, Ive developed several important rules for myself and my family. I believe in giving our kids choices: my wife and I have authority in the family; however, whenever possible, well give our kids the power to choose how they will guide themselves and contribute to our home and family.I believe the entire family should come together at the end of every day for a meal; its easy, between practices, music lessons, and meetings, to let this belief go on; but there is at the dinner table an irreplaceable reconnection of family, where stories and experiences of the day are shared and explored. I believe that a father is not a babysitterwhen I am alone with the boys, I am first their father, and that relationship is paramount. Being my boys father gives me more rights to all of the benefits and responsibilities of the job, all of the time. I believe in reading aloud. I believe in running around in the yard and throwing baseballs with my kids. I believe my kids should do housework and get paid for it. I believe in pancakes made from scratch on a Saturday morning and the reading of comics on a Sunday morning. I believe in telling my boys stories, and I believe our kids have the most fun when the TV is off. And after all these years I believe I still have a lot to learn as a father, but its the best education in the world.36. What is the most likely to happen when the authors family have dinner together?A. They always talk about the delicious meal.B. They always keep silent until the dinner is over.C. They always share stories and experiences of the day.D. They always talk about how to contribute to their family.37. Which of the following statements agrees with the authors rules?A. Father should be an experienced babysitter first of all.B. Kids should do housework and dont get paid for the effort.C. Family activities can bring more fun to family members.D. More fun can be found when the family watch TV together.38. The underlined word “paramount” in Paragraph 6 probably means “”.A. exactB. powerfulC. unchangeableD. important39. What should be the best title of this passage?A. The best education in the worldB. The basic beliefs in my lifeC. The best ways of being a fatherD. The responsibility of being a fatherBIt should come as no surprise to parents that as “smartphones” become more popular, the number of children with access to mobile technology is also increasing. Carly Shuler, author of the report Pockets of Potential, estimates that almost 20% of children aged 5 to 7 use cell phones. Younger children, she says, are also taking part in the group.Not surprisingly, as the number of apps (short for “applications”) for children has grown exponentially(按指数增长), the number of apps aimed at making kids smarter has increased as well. Currently, there are over 3,400 education apps available for downloading at the iTunes store, with a large number of them targeted at children between the ages of two and five.But parents and educators are wondering:Will smartphones make my kids smarter? While some might view smartphones as yet another digital distraction, Shuler insists that the potential advantages of mobile learning outweigh any disadvantages. “First, these devices are mobile and allow the parent to encourage learning anywhere and anytime,” she says. “The second advantage is that these devices can encourage 21st-century skills like communication and collaboration(合作).” Still, some parents and educators have doubts about it. At this point, however, Shuler maintains that mobile technology is here to stay. “These devices are a part of childrens life today whether we like it or not, so we might as well be using them for good,” she says. “Mobile devices arent going to solve our education crisis, but they are another tool in the toolkit that, if used properly, can enable meaningful learning experiences.”Nabeel Ahmad, who teaches a class on mobile learning at Teachers College, Columbia University agrees with her. The greatest advantage of mobile learning, according to Ahmad, is the instantaneous(即时的) access to information that mobile technology provides.” Phones using the Google Android software platform, for example, now have barcode(条形码) scanning which enables users to get instant information about products and services. While this capability is primarily used in commercial settings at the moment, Ahmad pictures a day when the capability could be used in both formal and informal learning environments. Imagine a time, for example, when students on a field trip can simply scan a barcode next to a monument or place of interest and have a wealth of information appear at their fingertips(指尖).40. Whats the biggest advantage of mobile learning, according to Nabeel Ahmad?A. It enables kids to get instant information. B. It improves kids communication skills.C. It helps solve the education crisis. D. It helps kids remain active in learning. 41. Nabeel Ahmad believes barcode scanning .A. is most useful in commercial settingsB. makes a field trip more interesting C. can change learning environments D. could be used in education in the future 42. We can infer from the passage that .A. parents welcome the use of smartphones in education B. Shuler and Ahmad have different opinions on smartphones C. Shuler and Ahmad both have a positive attitude to smartphones D. smartphones are not properly used by kids43. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Are smartphones suitable for small kids?B. Will smartphones make kids smarter?C. Advantages and disadvantages of smartphonesD. The use of smartphones in education C In this time of hope and decorative mortarboards (学位帽), we reached out to some famous people, asking them: What do graduates really need to know about the world of work? Heidi Grant HalvorsonAssociate director of the Motivation Science Center at the Columbia University Business School and author of Nine Things Successful People Do Differently. There will be difficulties and challenges. Many things will be more difficult than you thought. The key to success, scientifically speaking, is perseverance (坚持不懈). Youve just got to hang in there theres no other way to win. But how do you do it? A great way to be more helpful is to stop comparing yourself to other people, and compare yourself to your own past performance last month, last year. Are you improving? Thats the only question that matters.Daniel Gulati A tech entrepreneur based in New York, he is a co-author of the book Passion & Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders. The tough and painful problems are the most valuable ones, but most people will shy away from the challenge. Solve these problems.Whitney JohnsonCo-founder of Rose Park Advisors, Clayton Christensens investment firm, and the author of Dare-Dream-Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream. Take the hardest job you can find in a city where there are lots of smart people. Statistically, you will have changed jobs in less than two years, and maybe even fields. Nilofer MerchantThe author of 11 Rules for Creating Value in the Social Era. As you go out into the world, ask yourself, “Which network do I want to plug myself into?” Today, connected individuals can do what once only large centralized organizations could. This means that you dont need to belong to a big firm to create value, but you do need to work alongside talented people. So dont look at the organizational name or the title youll have. Those are relics from the industrial era. In the social era, pay attention to the relationships youll have because these people with whom youll work hold the keys to what youll create and achieve.44. The four advisors mentioned in this passage are all . A. leaders of big companiesB. popular writers C. news reporters D. famous scholars45. What does the underlined expression “shy away from” probably mean? A. Get rid of. B. Look down on.C. Stand up to. D. Escape from.46. Whitney Johnson and Nilofer Merchant share the same idea that graduates should .A. try more jobs to create value of lifeB. work in large centralized organizationsC. compare themselves to others to make progressD. work with talented people and learn from them D After a weekend of struggle, A gave in and agreed to raise the prices of some electronic books.The Seattle company shocked the publishing world by removing direct access to the Kindle editions as well as printed books from Macmillan, one of the six largest publishers, which had planned to begin setting higher consumer prices of e-books. Until now, Amazon has set e-book prices itself, with $9.99 as the default (默认) for new releases and best-sellers. But in a statement it said it would accept Macmillans decision. It had made the already anxious publishing industry nervous. “I think everyone thought they were witnessing a knife fight,” said Sloan Harris, co-director of the Literary Department at International Creative Management. “And it looks like weve gone to the nukes (核武器) .”Amazon removed “buy” buttons from thousands of titles published by Macmillan. Two days later, the “buy” buttons had not yet been restored to Macmillan titles on Amazon. In a message on its website, Amazon said that while it disagreed with Macmillans attitude, it would agree to the publishers plan. “We have expressed our strong disagreement and the seriousness of our disagreement by temporarily stopping the sale of all Macmillan titles,” Amazon said. “We want you to know that finally, however, we will have to give in and accept Macmillans terms because Macmillan takes control of their own titles, and we will want to offer them to you even at prices we believe are needlessly high for e-books.”In a statement to Publishers Marketplace, Macmillan CEO John Sargent said, “We are in discussions with Amazon on how best to resolve our differences. They have been, and, I believe, will be one of our most valued customers.”Under Macmillans new terms, which take effect at the beginning of March, the publisher will set the consumer price of each book and the online retailer (零售商) will serve as an agent and take a 30 percent fee. E-book editions of most newly released (发行) adult general fiction and nonfiction will cost $12.99 to $14.99.Those terms reflect conditions that five of the six largest publishers Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan, Penguin Group and Simon & Schuster agreed to with Apple for e-books sold via the iBookstore for the iPad.For more than a year, publishers have been worrying about the prices of electronic books, which Amazon, as the main player, had effectively been able to set. Mr. Sargent flew to Seattle to explain the pricing and new sales model to Amazon. He said Amazon could continue to buy e-books on the same terms it does now allowing their retailers to set customer prices but that the publisher would put off the release of all e-book editions by several months after printed