球山中学高二英语试卷

1、高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 I、语言知识及运用（共两节，满分45分第一节：完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s cameto the hospital. I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment at 9:30.The nurse ha

2、d him take a 1 in the waiting area, 2 him it would be at least 40 minutes 3 someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided. Since I was not busymy patient didnt 4 at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound. While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had ano

3、ther doctors appointment.The gentleman said no and told me that he 5 to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his 6 . He told me that she had been there for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be worried if he was a bit late. He replied that she 7 knew who he was，

4、that she had not been able to 8 him for five years now. I was 9 , and asked him，“And you still go every morning, even though she doesnt know who you are?”He smiled and said ,“She doesnt know me but I know who she is.” I had to hold back 10 as he left.Now I 11 that in marriages，true love is 12 of all

5、. That is, the happiest people dont 13 have the best of everything; they just 14 the best of everything they have. 15 isnt about how to live through the storm, but how to dance in the rain.1. A breath B. test C. break D. seat2. A. persuading B. promising C.telling D understanding3. A.before B.if C.

6、since D. after4. A. show off B. turn up C. come on D. go away5. A. forgot B. needed C. agreed D. happened6. A. daughter B.mother C.wife D. sister7. A. so far B. neither C.already D. no longer 8. A. answer B. recognize C. believe D. expect9. A. moved B. disappointed C. satisfied D. surprised 10. A.te

7、ars B. curiosity C. words D. judgment11. A.suggest B. realize C. hope D. prove12. A. agreement B. expression C.exhibition D.acceptance13. A.completely B.necessarily C. naturally D. frequently14. A.make B.learn C. favor D. try15. A. Adventure B. Beauty C. Life D. Trust第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下

8、面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中的词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。A young man, while travelling through a desert，came across a spring of clear water. _16_water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder _17_ had been his teacher .After a four-

9、day journey, the young man_18_ (present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled_19_(warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home_20_a happy heart.After the student left, the teacher let _21_student taste the water. He spit it out,_22_

10、(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher,” Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like _23_?”The teacher replied,” You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and

11、 love. Nothing could be _24_ (sweet).”We understand this lesson best _25_ we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe on a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.II、阅读（共两节，满分50分第一节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读

12、下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑 ALisa was running late. Lisa, 25, had a lot to do at work, plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the pl

13、atform, Lisa felt weak and tiredmaybe it hadnt been a good idea to give blood the night before, she thought. She rested herself against a post close to the tracks.Several yards away, Frank, 43, and his girlfriend, Jennifer, found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop. They were dee

14、p in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.But when he heard the scream, followed by someone yelling, “Oh, my God, she fell in!” Frank didnt hesitate. He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails. “No! Not you! ”his girlfriend screamed after hi

15、m.She was right to be alarmed. By the time Frank reached Lisa, he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming. The train was about 20 seconds from the station. It was hard to lift her. She was just out. But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hol

16、d her by the grins and drag her away from the edge. That was where Lisa briefly regained consciousness, felt herself being pulled along the ground, and saw someone else holding her purse. Lisa thought shed been robbed. A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring fro

17、m her head. And she tried to talk but she couldnt, and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.Police and fire officials soon arrived, and Frank told the story to an officer. Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40一minute train ride downtownjust as he had been seconds after the

18、rescue, which made her think about her reaction at the time. “I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die,” she explained.26. What was the most probable cause for Lisas weakness?A. She had run a long way. B. She had donated blood the night before C. She had done a 1ot of work. D. S

19、he felt hot in the subway.27. Why did Jennifer try to stop her boyfriend?A. Because they would miss their train.B. Because he didnt see the train coming.C. Because she was sure Lisa was hard to lift.D. Because she was afraid the train would kill him.28. How did Frank save Lisa?A. By helping her rise

20、 to her feet B. By lifting her to the platform.C. By pulling her along the ground. D. By dragging her away from the edge.29. When did Lisa become conscious again?A. When the train was leaving. B. After the police and fire officials came.C.After she was back on the platform.D. When a man was cleaning

21、 the blood from her head.30. The passage is intended to _A. tell US about a subway rescue.B. show US how to save people in the subwayC warn us of the danger in the subway D. report a traffic accident BA good friend of mine was complaining about her son the other day“Did you notice,” she started, “ho

22、w he didnt wait for me to get my salad before he dove into his?”True enough, the boy attacked his plate faster than a cat in the wildWithout manners, were no more than animalsActually, thats not trueIve been watching and feeding a group of wild cats, and they show unusual politeness toward each othe

23、rEven when food is scarce, they take turns, leaving at least a small part for the next in lineMy mother educated her three children to have good manners all the timeWe were made to feel very uncomfortable as if we were sitting on pins and needles until we got used to saying please, thank you, pardon

24、 me, and Im sorryAnd I have to say, while it was a painful learning experience, it was one of the most valuableI cant tell you how often I sat with my friends, eating at their dinner tables, and their parents thought highly of my good mannersWhile it was a little embarrassing, I knew even then that

25、my mothers teachings were paying offMany years later, when I was attending seminars across the country, my manners were quite usefulWhile I regret that I havent been a perfect example, Im still working on itI suppose, in this regard, my mother lives on through meI didnt have her beautiful singing vo

26、ice or her green eyes, but she did make sure I received one of her finest characteristics31What did the writers friend most probably complain about?AHer sons eating too quickly BHer sons not having a healthy dietCHer Teenagers not having good mannersD.Her sons not having good table manners 32The und

27、erlined word “scarce” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”Atoo enough Bnot delicious Cnot much Dquite hot33We learn that the writers mother _ A.never punished her childrenB.had beautiful blue eyes C.was not good at singingD. was strict about her childrens manners34What does the writer think of her expe

28、rience of learning good manners?AEasy and relaxing B Easy but useless CPainful and valuable DToo horrible35We can infer from the passage that the writer _Ais surely liked by everyone around herBthanks her mother for teaching her the good manners a lotCthinks she has been a perfect example to the you

29、ngDis not satisfied with most peoples manners around her C Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly nor

30、mal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.One of the best things you can do for y

31、our dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesnt solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what

32、 you want it to do.Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack（群）by using extreme measure. You can te

33、ach your dog its subordinate（从属的）role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you topleasantly accept that you are in charge.Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A we

34、ll-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.36. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _. A. worsen in modern society B. occur when they go wild C. present a threat to the communityD.be just part of their nature37. The prima

35、ry purpose of obedience training is to _. A. teach the dog to perform clever tricks B. make the dog aware of its owners authority C.enable the dog to regain its normal behaviorD. provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior38. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _. A. essent

36、ial to solving the dogs behavior problems B. a good way to teach the dog new tricksC.the foundation for dogs to perform tasks D. an extreme measure in obedience training39. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters? A. To avoid being punished. B. To show their willingness to obey. C.

37、To win leadership of the dog pack. D. To show their affection for their masters.40. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _. A. can give the dog more freedom B. will enjoy a better family life C. can give the dog more rewards D. will have more confidence in himself DWELCOME

38、Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences（住所）of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour

39、for blind and poor-sighted visitors.Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments.Visitors with childrenFor th

40、ose visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safely reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving a

41、t the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St Georges Chapel first before it closes. Shopping Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and childrens toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about o

42、ur home delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking

43、are not permitted in the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel. Mobile phones must be switched o

44、ff inside the State Apartments and St Georges Chapel in consideration of other visitors.SecurityAs Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongings should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor rou

45、te. 41. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _.A. at the Admission Center B. in the State Apartments C. in the Courtyard D. at St Georges Chapel42. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?A. A security guard. B. A baby carrier. C. A free toy. D. A pushchair.43. Who can get re-entry perm

46、its?A. Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.B. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard.C. Visitors eating outside St Georges Chapel.D. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle44. Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?A. To ensure the safety of others.B. To ensure the secu

47、rity of the Castle.C. To prevent them from disturbing others.D. To prevent the use of the built-in cameras.45. In the last part, a “working royal palace” refers to one _. A. still used by the royal family B. still being constructedC. where the Queen usually worksD. where works of art are on

48、show第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。A. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business la

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