高二英语期末综合练习1

1、金太阳新课标资源网 高二英语期末综合练习（一）第一节：单项填空 21This is just _ challenging job all the students want to get. Do you have anyone in _ mind for it? A. a; theB. the; 不填C. the; theD. a; 不填22Mary stood still in front of a mirror, _ on her mouth. A. her eyes fixed B. and her eyes fixed C. and her eyes fixing D. her eye

2、s fixing23-If_, some terrible diseases would spread in the stricken-areas after the terrible earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province-So people there were in_ need of medical teams Adont controlled; short Bnot controlling ;little Cnot being controlled; anxious Dnot controlled; desperate24Sorry, Mada

3、m. Youd better come tomorrow, because its_ the visiting hours now. A. during B. at C. beyond D. before 25 _ his spare time that his English has improved a lot. A. He makes very good use of B. He makes so good use of C. So good use does he make of D. Such good use does he make of 26In a room above th

4、e store, where a party_, some workers were busily setting the table. A. was to be held B. has been held C. will be held D. is being held27_ could be judged from her eyes that she was terribly sorry for what he _. A. Ashad done B. Thatdid C. Asdid D. Ithad done28Is this hotel _ you said we were to st

5、ay in your letter? A. where B. which C. in that D. in which29-What do you think of Putin?-He is an outstanding leader who _ his reputation. Alooks out for Bcomes up with Clives up to Dlooks forward to30They have produced _ they did last year. A. twice more grain as B. twice as much grain as C. twice

6、 as many grain as D. as twice many grain as31Equipped with modern facilities, todays libraries differ greatly from _. A. those of the past B. the past C. which of the past D. these past32- What made Bill so angry?- _. His girl friend promised to come at 8:30, but she hasnt come yet.A. Having kept wa

7、iting B. Being kept waiting C. To be keeping wait D. Being kept waited33Was it _she said or something that she did_ you were angry at so much? A. whatthat B. thatwhich C. that what D. whatwhich 34Even if I had taken part in the 400-meter relay race in the sports-meet, our class_ the raceIm _ weight

8、this year Awould not have beaten; putting on B might not have won; gaining Ccan not have defended our title; losing Dmust not have achieved; acquiring 35-Is it my age that the boss minds? - _.He will consider it necessary to have an energetic and experienced assistant. A. Of course not B. Even so C.

9、 Im afraid so D. I hope not第二节 完形填空 Recent studies show that only one out of three people have strong and healthy self-confidenceThat 36 two out of every three people simply dont know the 37 they already have to be successful when its 38 there in their hands! 39 if you want others to believe in you,

10、 you have to believe in yourself firstRemember: “No one can make you feel inferior(差的) unless you 40 them” A successful businessman says, “You cant push anyone up a ladder 41 he knows he can climb himself”Many of us have an image 42 , the image we have of ourselves 43 one guy put it: “You cant win a

11、 horse race if you think you look 44 on a horse” To succeed, the first person you have to 45 is yourself! So stop believing your own lies about yourselfJust 46 your mind and youll change your life One of the most harmful weapons that can kill your success in life are the two little words: “ 47 ”You

12、know that people used to 48 that if human beings traveled faster than 30 miles an hour it would 49 our circulation of blood and kill us? Thank goodness a few people didnt believe that 50 thinking, or we wouldnt be riding in cars, buses, and flying in airplanes todayYoull never know until you 51 Roge

13、r Bannister was the first human being to run a mile in less than 4 minutesBut 52 he did it, most people in the world didnt think it was even 53 Yet only weeks after Bannister did it, suddenly 54 all over the world began running a mile in less than 4 minutes! If we believe something can be done, well

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16、BseldomCneverDusually第三部分 阅读理解 AWhat causes traffic jams? Too many cars, right? No! Some Brits are now saying that traffic lights are to blame for much of the congestion（交通拥挤）They suggest that traffic lights be removed at busy roadsThey believe people are a better judge of when its safe to go, not a

17、 traffic light programmed by an absent regulator A report from the Institute of Economic Affairs, a UK think tank（智囊团）, argues that abolishing traffic signals would decrease congestion, reduce exhaust emissions（废气排放）and improve safetyThe report said that removing lights should also prevent other bad

18、 behavior caused by signals, such as speeding up to catch a green lightIt would also avoid the wasted time when drivers have to sit at a red light even if no one is using the green The idea may sound strange, but its not newSeven cities and regions in Europe are experimenting with no-lights roads Dr

19、achten in the Netherlands has got rid of 16 of its traffic light crossings and changed the other two to roundabouts under a “shared space” schemeAt crossings, cyclists dutifully raise their arm when they want to make a turn, and drivers follow a first-arrived, first-through approach and communicate

20、by hand signs, nods and waving The result? Typical journey time has been cut in half, and accidents and congestion have mostly disappeared There have been small collisions but no problem, said Hans Monderman, creator of the scheme“We want small accidents, in order to prevent serious onesIt works wel

21、l because its dangerousThe driver has to be responsible for his or her own risk “The many rules take away the ability to be considerate,” Monderman added“Were losing our responsibility for socially responsible behavior” So far, Drachtens locals have called the experiment a success“I am used to it no

22、w,” said Helena Spaanstra, 24“You drive more slowly and carefully, but somehow you seem to get around town quicker”Tony Ooostward, 70, was equally enthusiastic“I am a walker and now you are the boss at the crossroads, everyone waits for youBut at the same time walkers wait until there are a number o

23、f people wanting to cross at the same time” Owen Paterson, UKs Shadow Transport Minister, visited DrachtenHe said Britain should learn from the model“The idea is to create space where there is mild anxiety among everyone so they all behave cautiouslyNo one drives fast along a busy street thinking th

24、at they have right of way”56.Which of the following is the best title for the passage? ADont Count On Traffic Lights BNew Traffic Systems Needed CTurn Those Traffic Lights Off DLet People Have More Say In Traffic57.According to the report from the Institute of Economic Affairs, abolishing traffic li

25、ghts would NOT lead to _ Amore time being saved Breduction of traffic jams Cimprovement of the environment Dright of way being taken for granted58.The underlined word “collision” in Paragraph 7 means closest to _ Ajam Baccident Ctrouble Dcongestion59.From the passage we can see that the experiment i

26、n Drachten worked well because _ Awalkers have become the boss of the crossroads Bcyclists, walkers and drivers each have specially designed routes Ceveryone finds that they have to do their share in regulating traffic Ddrivers are more careful and wait for eyclists or walkers to pass firstBWhy does

27、 cream go bad faster than butter? Some researcher think they have the answer, and it comes down to the structure (结构) of the food, not its chemical composition (成份) a finding that could help break away from some chemicalsCream and butter contain pretty much the same things, so why cream should go ba

28、d much faster has been a problemBoth are small globules (小球) of one liquid spread throughout anotherThe difference lies in whats in the globules and whats in the surrounding liquid, says Brocklehurst, who led the researchIn cream, fatty globules drift about in a sea of waterIn butter, globules of a

29、watery road are locked away in a sea of fatThe bacteria (细菌) which make the food go bad prefer to live in the watery areas of the mixture“This means that in cream, the bacteria are free to grow through the mixture,” he saysWhen in butter, the bacteria are locked away in locked places buried deep in

30、the sea of fatTrapped in this way, those colonies cannot spread and rapidly run outThey also slowly poison themselves with their waste products“In butter, you get a self-limiting system which stops the bacteria growing” The researchers are already working with food companies eager to see if their pr

31、oducts can be made to stand bacterial attack through changes of the foods structureBrocklehurst believes it will be possible to make something used in salad cream for instance, more like that in butterThe key to doing this will be keeping the salad cream liquid and not turning it into a solid state6

32、0.The significance of Brokclehursts research is that _ A. it suggested a way to keep some foods fresh without using some chemicals B. it discovered small globules in both cream and butter C. it showed the secret of how bacteria increase in cream and butter D. it found that cream and butter share the

33、 same chemical composition61.According to the researchers, cream goes bad faster than butter because bacteria _ A. are stronger in cream B. increase their number more easily in cream than in butter C. live on less fat in cream than in butter D. produce less waste in cream than in butter62. According

34、 to Brocklehurst, we can keep cream fresh by _ A. removing its fat B. killing the bacteria C. reducing its water D. changing its structure63.Commercial use of the research finding will be possible if salad cream can be made to stand bacterial attack _ A. by changing its chemical composition B. by tu

35、rning it into a solid lump C. while keeping its structure unchanged D. while its liquid form remainsCMarthas Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The Vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses

36、youll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction. Marthas Vineyard got its name from its disco

37、verer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land. The island of Marthas Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles long and runs from 2 to 10 miles

38、 in width. There are wide, hard beaches on the southern side. The north is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers. The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly, and the new-comers fished for a

39、living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰落) of whaling and sailing ships, Marthas Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small buildings of the fishermen near the beaches. Now people go

40、 there year after year for their summer holidays. 64.Which of the following maps tells where Marthas Vineyard is？ （Mas = Massachusetts；C = Cape Cod；M = Marthas Vineyard） 65.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? AHow the island got its name. BThe population of the island. CThe scene

41、ry of the island. DWhen the island was discovered.66.When you visit Marthas Vineyard, . Ayou can see a lot of hills in the eastern parts Byou can enjoy the sunshine on the beach on the northern side Cyou can live in the fishermens old houses in the hills Dyou can see different kinds of lighthouses a

42、nd learn about the historyD“Can I see my baby?” asked the happy new mother. The bundle (婴儿包) was placed in her arms and when she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gaspedthe baby had been born without ears. Time, however, proved that the babys hearing was perfect except his appe

43、arance. One day when he rushed home from school and threw himself into his mothers arms, he cried out bitterly, “A boy, a big boy called mea f-freak.” She sighed, knowing that his life was to be endless of heartbreaks. He grew up, handsome for his misfortune. A favorite with his fellow students, he

44、might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift for literature and music. The boys father had a talk with the family doctor. Could nothing be done? “I believe we could graft(移植) on a pair of outer ears, if they could be donated (捐献),” the doctor decided. So the search began for a

45、person who would make such a sacrifice for a young man. Two years went by. Then, “Youre going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But its a secret.” said the father. The operation was a brilliant success. His talents blossomed into genius. School and co

46、llege became a series of successes. Later he married and entered the diplomatic(外交) service. “But I must know!” he urged his father. “Who gave so much for me? I could never do enough for him.” “I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know not yet.” Th

47、e years kept the secret, but the day did come one of the darkest days that ever pass through a son. He stood with his father over his mothers casket(灵柩). Slowly and tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish-brown hair to let out the secret.67.The story is mainly about

48、 _. Ahow a boy had new ears through an operation Bwhat a devoted parent privately did for the child Chow a disabled boy turned into a useful person Dwhy a donator made a sacrifice to a bright boy68.From the first paragraph we know that the mother _. Awas determined to donate her ears to perfect her

49、son Bkept her husband unknown about the babys situation Cfelt shocked and disappointed to see her new baby Dcomplained of her bad luck to have a disabled child69.What can be inferred from the passage? AThe agreement was between the donator and the family. BThe boy was so popular that he was made cla

50、ss president. CFinally the boy came to know who the donator was. DThe mother donated her ears to her son after she died. 70.What moral lesson can we draw from this reading? AReal love lies in what is done unknown rather than what is done known. BIt is up to parents to help their children heart and s

51、oul. CTrue beauty lies only in the heart not in appearance. DIt is a virtue for young generations to learn to be grateful.第四节 任务型阅读 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读的内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 In the past 100 years Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority. As their children began moving up through

52、the nations schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was forming . Their achievements are reflected in the nations best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is part

53、ly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their education abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment

54、 in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree. Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined t

55、hat their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian Culture that promotes success, such as id