高二英语假期作业(十)

1、郑口中学高二英语假期作业（十）命题人：程育阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AZheng Pengyu: Interest is the best teacher. Classrooms that werent fixed could give students the chance to explore their interests. At the same time, they would be able to learn on

2、 their own because they would have to make their own decisions. All in all, the new system would be a good chance to inspire students love for studying.Sun Yao: Despite its benefits, lm worried about whether the new system would work. Going to different classrooms would take up a big part of our bre

3、ak time and we would have less time to relax after class. Also, not all schools could offer so many different classes.Shi Zhenghan: I support students learning in different classes. It would solve the problem of some students thinking the classes are too easy while some think they are too difficult.

4、 Teachers could also teach more effectively. Whats more, friendship built while in different classes might be a pleasant surprise.Zhou Qingqing: In my opinion, studying in different classrooms might affect students psychological development.They might find it difficult to develop deep and strong fri

5、endship with other students if they had to change classrooms constantly. They would also lose their sense of belonging to a certain class.Hu Qile: I applaud the idea. It would help teachers set up special teaching plans for different classes. For students, making choices by themselves could encourag

6、e them to be responsible. Changing classrooms could also help remove the boredom of doing the same dull routine（惯例）every day.Wang Xiaoqian: The new system might help with students individual development, but I still prefer the current system. Studying in one fixed classroom, students with different

7、academic levels can help each other. Spending your senior middle school years with the same classmates is an unforgettable experience.21.According to Sun Yao, which of the following sentences is TRUE?A. The new system will work if great measures arc takcnB. All the schools cant afford so many differ

8、ent classesC. Students will have more time to relaxD. He supports the system because of its benefits22. Among the following people, who prefers the new system?A. Sun YaoB. Zhou QingqingC. Hu QileD. Wang Xiaoqian23. What is the passage about?A. Schools should offer different classes to studentsB. Stu

9、dents find it difficult to develop friendshipC. Different opinions about changing classroomsD. Changing classrooms can help with students individual developmentBI was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No probl

10、em, I thought: well buy another. But the insurance payout didnt even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car-I worked out that, with the loan（贷款）wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month.And thats when I had my fancy idea. Why not j

11、ust give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britai

12、n could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasnt shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being too poor to afford a car? (I wasnt that bothered what they thought, and I sug

13、gested the girls should take the same approach.)My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though thi

14、s was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure Id soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months later, I wonder whether weII ever own a car again. The idea that youhave to own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live - and many other citizens do too-in

15、a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but wed be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and Im a lot richer because I dared to ask the ques

16、tion.24.The author decided to live a car-free life partly because .A.most families chose to go car-free B.he was hurt in a terrible car accidentC.the cost of a new car was too much D.the traffic jam was unbearable for him25.What is the attitude of the authors family toward his plan?A.Supportive B.Di

17、sapproving C.Optimistic D.Unconcerned26.What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends opinion?A.Argue against it B.Take their adviceC.Think it over D.Leave it alone27.What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A.Life cannot go without a car B.Life with

18、out a car is a little bit hardC.His life gets improved without a car D.A car-free life does not suit everyoneCIn colleges around the country, most students are also workers. The reality of college can be pretty different from the images presented in movies and television. Instead of the students who

19、 wake up late, party all the time, and study only before exams, many colleges are full of students with pressing schedules of not just classes and activities, but real jobs, too.This isnt a temporary phenomenon. The share of working students has been on the rise since the 1970s, and one-fifth of stu

20、dents work year round. About one-quarter of those who work while attending school have both a full-course load and a full-time job. The arrangement can help pay for tuition（学费）and living costs, obviously. And theres value in it beyond the direct cause: such jobs can also be critical for developing i

21、mportant professional and social skills that make it easier to land a job after graduation. With many employers looking for students with already-developed skill sets, on-the-job training while in college can be the best way to ensure ajob later on.But its not all upside. Even full-time work may not

22、 completely cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. The study notes that if a student worked a full-time job at the federal minimum wage, they would earn just over $15,000 each year, certainly not enough to pay for tuition, room, and board at many colleges without some serious financial aid.

23、That means that though theyrc sacrificing time away from the classroom, many working students will still graduate with at least some debt. And working fulltime can reduce the chance that students will graduate at all, by cutting into the time available for studying and attending classes.There is lit

24、tle reward for attending but not finishing college. Students who wind up leaving school because of difficulty in managing work and class are likely to find themselves stuck in some of the same jobs they might have gotten if they hadnt gone at all. The difficulty of working too much while in school c

25、an create a cycle that pushes students further into debt without receiving any of the financial or career benefits.28.According to the passage, the reality of college students is that .A.they throw parties a lot B.they stay up late every nightC.they pay no attention to exams D.they work besides atte

26、nding classes 29.What is the indirect cause of an increasing number of working students?A.The need of developing social networksB.The lack of summerjobs for young adultsC.The chance of finding ajob after graduationD.The expenses of high tuition and living costs30.We can learn from the passage that .

27、A.working students are more likely to finish collegeB.students can cover their college expenses through workingC.students receive a huge reward for managing work and classD. dropping out of college may not help students get career benefits31.What is the best title for the passage?A. The Difficulties

28、 of Landing a JobB. The Struggle of Work-School BalanceC. The Reward of Working While StudyingD. The Images of Working College StudentsDMany of the worlds countries have reached or are approaching zero population growth(ZPG). Nearly all such lands are economically well developed.They include much of

29、 Europe(including Russia), the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia.As the rate of natural increase(RNI) declines,two things happen. First, the pepulation begins to decline if the loss is not balanced by immigration.Second,a countrys population ages because there are fewer births.Is achieving

30、ZPG good or bad? What happens when a countrys population begins to drop? Many people, after all, believe that population declineis a good thing.But is it good for everyone? Does everyone agree?An aging population can create many problems.Senior citizens require more health care and medical attention

31、. Rather than paying into retirement programs,they begin to draw from their pensions. In the US, the Social Security program, according to many experts, will be used up by 2018. It will pay out more money than it takes in. Additionally, a great number of jobs go begging in search of people willing o

32、r entry level positions that pay low wages. With an able to do them. Many of these jobs are aging population, who will fill them? At the other extreme, some positions require a large number of training and highly specialized skills.Who will fill these positions as retirees leave the workforce? The a

33、nswer to the problem of declining and aging population is simple: increased migration. Today many people, particularly those from less developed countries, are migrating in search of employment. Many are willing to take jobs that cannot (or will not) be filled by the domestic population. Others are

34、well educated and highly skilled. Both groups contribute to a countrys economy progress in many ways. Further, they add to the richness of a countrys culture. Of greatest importance, perhaps, is the fact that they have become absolutely necessary to the economy of many lands. As you can see, for man

35、y countries and for most immigrants, migration is a win-win situation.32.Whats the writers attitude towards Achieving ZPG?A.Not everyone agrees that achieving ZPG is absolutely good.B.Achieving ZPG is every countrys aim in spite of its side effects. C.Achieving ZPG is bad for senior citzens.D.Achiev

36、ing ZPG is good for employment.33.According to the passage,the best way to solve problem of declining and aging population is .A.to improve the health care system B.to increase RNIC.to increase employment D.to increase migration34.The underlined words “the domestic population”can be replaced by .A.p

37、eople within the country B.people from developing countriesC.people without a college eduaction D.people livng aborad35.The main idea of the last paragraph is .A.the advantages of increased migrationB.the peoblem of declining and aging populationC.how to increase migrationD.some ways to enrich a cou

38、ntrys culture第二节 七选五（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Love Your ParentsEven if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times,loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life.You are them for the fact that they created you,raised you and they are in

39、 part a source of who you are.Here are some ways to love your parents. 36 A gentle “good morning”and “I love you”will warm a coldest heart.Remember that they brought you into this world.Without your parents,you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish

40、 these moments.You can use these moments to learn from thme for when youre off on your own.Its OK to get angry actions dont help you or your parents.Act calmly,cool off,journal about your feelings,or talk to a friend. 37 Obey their requests,It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect

41、 from them.It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you have to clean.However,you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining,snowing or too hot.Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 38 . Since you can forgive

42、 your friends,why not frogives your parents?Keep company with them.Do things with your parents like watching TV,or go somewhere with them. 39 Listen to their old stories and learn form them.You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their p

43、arents. 40 Seek help if you are being abused in any way.Parents do not have a right to harm you.A.Forgiveness is the key.B.Tell them you love them every morning.C.Parents will in turn express their love to you.D.After this,share your feelings with your parents.E.Anyway,spend as much time with them a

44、s you can.F.Please remember parents are as important as friends.G.There can be realistic reasons for this,family violence for example.第三部分 英语知识运用（共四节，满分80分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从4160各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Positive Thought-A Strong Tool of SuccessOnce upon a time there was

45、 a bunch of tiny frogs that arranged a running competition.The 41was to reach the top of a very high tower.A big crowd had 42 around the tower to see the race and 43 on the competitors.The race began.Honestly,no one in the crowd really 44 that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower.You hear

46、d 45 such as, “They will 46 make it to the top.”or “Not a chance that will 47 .The tower is too high!”The tiny frogs began collapsing(falling), 48 ,except for those who in fresh tempo（速度）were climbing higher and higher.The crowd 49 to yell（大叫）, “Its too difficult ! No one will make 50 !” More tiny f

47、rogs got tired and gave up,but one continued higher and higher and higher.This one wouldnt give up!At the end, 51 else had given up 52 the tower,except for one tiny frog.After a big 53 ,he was the only one who reached the top!Then all the other tiny frogs 54 wanted to know how this frog 55 to do it.

48、A competitor asked the tioy frog 56 he had found the 57 to succeed and reach the goal.It turned outthat the winner was 58 !Never listen to other peoples tendencies to be 59 or pessimistic because they take your most 60 dreams and wishes away from you - the ones you have in your heart!41. A.dream B.e

49、nd C.result D.goal42. A.prepared B.gathered C.started D.hidden43. A.cheer B.depend C.call D.turn44. A.doubted B.hoped C.believed D.predicted45. A.statements B.lines C.orders D.congratulations46. A.finally B.sometimes C.always D.never47. A.fail B.succeed C.fight D.follow48. A.one by one B.hand in han

50、d C.year after year D.up and down49.A.stopped B.wished C.continued D.forgot50.A.that B.them C.one D.it51. A. nobody B.everyone C.something D.a few52.A.climbing B.building C.painting D.examining53.A.rest B.decision C.effort D.difference54. A. politely B.carefully C.naturally D.seriously55. A. pretend

51、ed B.tried C.happened D.managed56.A.why B.how C.when D.whether57. A.strength B.power C.secret D.bravery58.A. blind B.disabled C.dead D.deaf59. A. positive B.negative C.common D.active60. A. interesting B.dangerous C.wonderful D.frightening卷（共50分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材

52、料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。David will never forget what happened to him the day before yesterday. He 61 (eat) something at home when he received a strange phone call from a hospital. The caller said that his son 62 (fall) to the ground unconscious on the way to school.It was he 63 took him to th

53、e hospital. David hung up his cell phone and rushed to his sons classroom, only to find him listening to the teacher attentively. He suddenly realized that he had. been cheated, but he felt 64 (relieve). Just at that time the phone rang again, sayjng, Your son is in great danger and he needs 65 immediate operation which costs 48,000 yuan. The doctors here say they will not operate 66 your son until they receive the money. When 67 (ask) from where the caller had taken his son to hospital, the caller rang off. David gave a big smile and