高二英语假期作业(九)

1、郑口中学高二英语假期作业（九）命题人：姜秀俊阅读理解（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。AWhen I was 4, my parents decided they could no longer live together. That same year, my mom moved to Los Angeles (L.A.) and a therapist (治疗师) was hired to decide where I would live. Playing wit

2、h a dollhouse in her office, I showed her the mothers room on one side and the fathers room on the other. When she asked me about the little boys room, I told her the little boy didnt know where to sleep.The therapist finally decided I would stay with my dad during the school years and visit my mom

3、on long holidays and for summers. I began flying between two cities and leading two different lives. I remember my last school day in Grade Six. My friends made plans to go to the beach together, but I couldnt join them because I had to fly to L.A. It wasnt that I didnt want to see my mom and stepda

4、d; I just didnt want to leave my friends. It wasnt easy to put up a wall, and pretend I didnt hate saying goodbye to them. In the morning, my dad drove me to school with my packed bags, and after school, my friends went off together, and I went to the airport.What has come of this in the end is that

5、 Im always missing somebody. When Im in northern California, I miss my mom and stepdad, while in L.A. I miss going out with my friends, my dad, and my little brother and sister. But after so many flights, Ive learned that its also fun traveling between two cities and experiencing different lives. Ot

6、her children may not have the opportunity to experience so much.21. The dollhouse game showed that the boy _.A. didnt want his parents to stay together B. was very independentC. had no feeling of belonging D. didnt like his parents22. Why didnt the author like traveling between two cities at first?A

7、. Because the traveling separated him from his friends.B. Because he hated saying goodbye to his mom.C. Because the traveling made it difficult for him to meet his parents.D. Because he wanted to spend his summers with his dad.23. We learn from the text that the author _.A. stayed with his mom durin

8、g the school years B. finally accepted his traveling lifestyleC. enjoyed traveling more than others did D. never enjoyed staying with his family24. What would be the best title for the text?A. Always Miss Somebody B. Travel on My OwnC. My Divorced Parents D. My Lonely Life BYou can mail a letter or

9、package under 16 oz. (unit of weight, 454g) in a mailbox, a blue box found on many street corners in U.S. cities and towns. Each mail box should have pick-up times clearly posted on top.Packages over 16 oz. placed in a mailbox will not be sent. Bring the package to the post office or retail (零售的) ma

10、iling shop instead. The clerk will process it for you.The Post OfficeIn the larger cities, when you go to the post office you must take a number and wait in line. Post offices tend to be extremely crowded around Christmas. Try to go as early in the morning as possible. Post office branches open at 9

11、 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. while main branches close at 6 p.m.Buying StampsThe cost of a first-class postage stamp to mail a letter is currently 39 cents, although rates tend to change often.Stamps are sold individually or in booklets (小册子) of 10 (US$3.90) or 20 (US$7.80) or in rolls of 100 (US$39.00

12、). You can buy stamps at the following locations:online, if you have a computer.Link to the U.S. Postal Service website () and click on “stamps online”.at your local post officeat some ATMs (automated teller machine)at some supermarketsby mailretail mailing stores (you may have to

13、pay extra for stamps and to mail packages through the U.S. Postal Service)Postal Rates and FeesThe U.S. Postal Services online postage calculator (计算器) tells you the cost to mail a letter or package anywhere in the world. But you should know the weight of the package and the post code of the package

14、s origin and destination. If you dont know the weight of the letter or package to be mailed, you can go to your local post office and the postal clerk will weigh it for you.25. Why did the author write the text? A. To give readers some information about the U.S. Postal Service. B. To attract readers

15、 to buy different kinds of postage stamps. C. To encourage readers to mail letters or packages online. D. To explain the process of mailing a letter or package.26. When do the post office main branches close? A. At 9 p.m.B. At 6 p.m.C. At 5 p.m.D. At 5:30 p.m.27. What can we learn from the text? A.

16、In the U.S., a mailbox can be found on every street corner. B. You can get a discount if you buy 100 stamps at the same time. C. The clerk in your local post office can weigh your package. D. Post office branches usually open at 8 a.m. CAlmost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle (过道)

17、 in her white dress，but not the wedding conductor, because she was fixed on her chair.The wedding was led by “IFairy”, a 1.5meter tall seated robot with flashing eyes and plastic hair. Sundays wedding was the first time a marriage had been led by a robot，according to manufacturer, Kokoro Co.“Please

18、lift the brides veil (面纱),” the robot said in a tiny voice, waving its arms in the air as the newly-married couple kissed in front of about 50 guests.The wedding took place at a restaurant in Hibiya Park in central Tokyo, where the IFairy wore flowers and directed a rooftop ceremony. Wires led out f

19、rom beneath it to a black curtain a few feet away, where a man clicked commands into a computer.Japan has one of the most advanced robotics industries in the world, with the government actively supporting the field for future growth. Industrial models in factories are now standard, but recently Japa

20、nese companies have been making a push to inject robots into everyday life.Honda makes a walking childshaped robot, and other firms have developed robots to entertain the elderly or play baseball. Kokoro, whose corporate goal is to “touch the hearts of the people”, also makes giant dinosaur robots f

21、or exhibitions and lifelike Android models that can smile and laugh. The company is a subcompany of Sanrio Co., which owns the rights to Hello Kitty and other Japanese characters.“This was a lot of fun. I think that Japanese people have a strong sense that robots are our friends. Those in the robot

22、industry mostly understand this, but people mainly want robots near them to serve some purpose,” said the bride, Satoko Inoue, 36, who works at Kokoro.The IFairy sells for about 6.3 million yen ($68,000) and three are in use in Singapore, the US and Japan, according to company spokeswoman, Kayako Ki

23、do.28. The conductor of the wedding _.A. was controlled by Android system B. was seated in a chairC. can give an order herself D. was the only IFairy in use29. Which of the following products is NOT made by Kokoro?A. The IFairy. B. A walking childshaped robot.C. Giant dinosaur robots. D. Lifelike An

24、droid models.30. What do people mainly expect robots to do?A. Act as a sign of technology development. B. Be their friends.C. Touch the hearts of the people. D. Meet their own requirements.31. What does the text mainly convey?A. Robot wedding conductors are becoming popular.B. The manufacturing indu

25、stry in Japan is booming.C. The Japanese pay a lot of attention to robots.D. Robots are increasingly entering everyday life. DWe all know the benefits of a good nights sleep. Not only do you wake up bright-eyed and feeling rested, but your mind is more alert and functions better. But a new scientifi

26、c study also suggests that getting undisturbed sleep could lower your risk of developing Alzheimers (老年痴呆症) later in life.Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden say their findings, published in the Alzheimers and Dementia journal, suggest that improved sleep quality as you get older could hel

27、p protect men from the memory-robbing disease. “We demonstrate that men with self-reported sleep disturbances run a 1.5-fold higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease than those without reports of sleep disturbances during a 40-year follow-up period,” lead researcher, Christian Benedict, said in

28、a statement. “The later the self-reported sleep disturbance was found, the higher the risk was for developing Alzheimers disease.”The study followed over 1,500 men, who were 50 at the start of the study, for 40 years. Researchers looked for the incidence of dementia (痴呆) at follow-up intervals as we

29、ll as the subjects reports of their sleep disturbances. The highest risk of developing dementia was found among men who reported sleep disturbances starting at age 70. While the risk of developing Alzheimers was around 50 percent higher for men with sleep issues, it was also a third higher for demen

30、tia in general.The sleep-dementia link has been widely studied by Alzheimers researchers. Another study conducted by Uppsala University researchers pointed to sleep deprivation (剥夺) with an increase of molecules (分子) in the brain, which are found in instances of brain damage. An increase in these mo

31、lecules was seen after just one night of missed sleep.In 2013, researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that not only a short sleep duration but also low sleep quality was seen to increase the risk of Alzheimers in older people. They say the key is to instill the value of getting adequate, rest

32、ful sleep in older adults.32. The new study mainly suggests that having a good nights sleep can _. A. make your eyes feel rested B. increase your alertness to the outside world C. make your mind function better D. reduce the risk of developing Alzheimers33. The study published in the Alzheimers and

33、Dementia journal _. A. followed over 1,500 female participants B. tested a group of people about 40 years old C. continued over a 40-year follow-up period D. was conducted by researchers in Johns Hopkins University34. It seems that _. A. men without self-reported sleep disturbances wont develop Alzh

34、eimers B. it is better to find self-reported sleep disturbances at an earlier age C. men at 70 years old are most likely to develop Alzheimers D. the chance of developing Alzheimers is lower than for dementia35. Which word can the underlined word in the last paragraph be replaced by? A. Apply.B. Int

35、roduce.C. Practice.D. Reward.第二节（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。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D。）Understanding DisabilitiesThere are around 650 million people in the world that have disabilities, yet most people are still quite ignorant (无知的) about it.1. What do y

36、ou think of when you see the word, disability?Wheelchairs? White sticks? The Paralympics (残奥会)? 36 The legal definition of disability is that someone has a physical or mental impairment (缺陷) that has a great and long-term bad effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Th

37、is affects about 650 million of us, worldwide. 37 Most become disabled during the course of their life. So maybe the term TAB (Temporarily Able-Bodied) is better for people who are not disabled, because we may not stay that way forever.2. 38 Imagine not being able to see, or not being able to walk.

38、Think of all the things that would be different. How can I get my education? What about my future? Would my friends still want to hang out with me? Will strangers laugh at me in the street? Can I get my own place? What job can I do? Clearly, having a disability can affect many things in a persons li

39、fe.3. Disability and the law 39 It is illegal and extremely unpleasant to discriminate (歧视) against someone who is disabled. The label disabled is not always helpful. Even if someone meets the legal definition, they may not see themselves that way. Instead of thinking about what is wrong with those

40、people, or noticing what they cant do, we should look at how we like to live, and try to make it possible for everyone to join in. After allwhat is normal? 40 But better understanding would be a start.A. How can the disabled find better jobs?B. How does disability affect people?C. People with disabi

41、lities dont need pity.D. Most of us have never really thought about it.E. We should consider more for people with disabilities.F. Only 17% of people with a disability are born with it.G. There are laws to prevent people with disabilities being treated unfairly.第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面的短文，

42、从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Halloween Coming Out “A man was shot in the face during a bank robbery.” That was the news about me five years ago. From then on I never looked in a 41 ; it even scared me when seeing my damaged face. I lived in my house alone without outside contac

43、t. But one night I was making an 42 . It was Halloween.What a fitting night for me to 43 ! I longed for human contact. When my pumpkin lantern smiled a toothy welcome in my front door, I heard footsteps and giggles as children came close to my house. “Trick or treat,” they cried. My hands started to

44、 44 . I opened the door and gave them a 45 smile through my damaged lips beneath a rough scar where my nose once 46 . “Do you want a trick, or do you want a treat?” My voice sounded more like a ghost. The 47 expressions on the childrens faces suggested everything. “Treat!” They 48 picked a candy or

45、two from my bucket, and ran to the 49 of their parents. I closed the door, and pressed my back against it. I felt dizzy, but I 50 it. Then the bell rang. “Trick or treat.”A 51 voice came to me. I opened the door to find a small girl, wearing a Shirley Temple mask. “Hi, Shirley.” I spoke quietly not

46、to 52 her. “Arent you beautiful tonight?” She stared at her feet and shook her head, “No.” “Yes, you are. Youre Shirley Temple, the most beautiful girl in the world.”She looked up at me, and pulled her 53 to the side. Seeing her deformed (变形的) face, I felt my heart missed a beat. “Well, I think you

47、are beautiful, darling.” I said gently. At the words, her eyes connected with mine. An uncertain hand reached toward my bucket and took one piece of candy. “Thank you.” Her voice was a 54 . She turned and ran to her mother. I nodded my head to her mother and gave them both a 55 .I closed my door and

48、 turned off my gate lamp. My 56 life began again.The next morning I heard my doorbell ring. I tried to ignore it, 57 it rang again. I went to the door and called out, “Whos there?”“Its Shirley Temple and her mom.”I opened the door in a few 58 and looked. It was the woman and her daughter without her

49、 mask. Before I spoke, the mother said, “My girl said she wanted to meet you.” I watched tears start to 59 in the mothers eyes. “This is her first time outside without her mask.”I pulled the door open and that was also the first time in five years for me to invite someone into my 60 .41. A. mirrorB.

50、 wallet C. pocket D. bank42. A. expectationB. appointmentC. introductionD. exception43. A. actB. stay C. appear D. flee44. A. shakeB. crossC. dance D. tap45. A. bitterB. friendly C. simple D. quiet46. A. livedB. sat C. smeltD. slept47. A. movedB. excited C. shocked D. puzzled48. A. easilyB. politely

51、 C. sadly D. quickly49. A. security B. shadow C. prevention D. sight50. A. finishedB. promotedC. got D. did51. A. thinB. loud C. calm D. clear52. A. interruptB. scare C. discourage D. cheat53. A. glovesB. hat C. mask D. glasses54. A. whistleB. whisper C. signal D. sigh55. A. glance B. wave C. hand D

52、. surprise 56. A. busy B. social C. meaningful D. lonely 57. A. for B. so C. but D. or58. A. secondsB. efforts C. inches D. steps59. A. wellB. dry C. freeze D. fix60. A. futureB. story C. mind D. life卷(非选择题 共50分)第四部分：英语知识运用 (共四节，满分50分)改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划

53、掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改均限一词。 1. The class consisted of 80 students is difficult to manage. 2. This is similar with the jet lag you get from flying. 3. Shetreatedusforsomedeliciousfruits. 4. Found in the early 20th century, the school keeps on inspiring childrens love of art. 5. This book doesnt appeal the children at all. 6. Although facing with many problems, they didnt lose heart. 7. Present at the meeting was some scientists from China. 8. My mother didnt approve my going there alone. 9. Writing the paper took over most of the