吉林长春外国语学校13-14学年高二上期中考试-英语(精)

长春市十一高中2013-2014学年度高二上学期期初考试英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题），满分120分，测试时间100分钟第I 卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分 20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段材料。

每段材料后面有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do?A.Retire.B.Change her job.C.Ask for a leave.2.What can we learn from the conversation?A.It must rain the next day.B.The speakers have to buy food and other things.C.The woman will not go on picnic.3.What is the woman?A.A secretary.B.A waitress.C.An operator.4.Where will the speakers go first?A.To the dinning room.B.To the lab.C.To the library.5.Why does Jimmy go to bed late?A.He has to finish his homework.B.His mother wants him to do it.C.He doesn’t know it is very late.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置上。

听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

吉林省长春市朝阳区长春外国语学校2023-2024学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With the cost of living in the United States soaring, more and more people are setting their sights on an international destination.EcuadorFor real bargain hunters, Ecuador is cheap and safe with a very comfortable year-round climate. The cost of living for one person in the country is $750. Ecuador is geographically diverse with miles of endless beaches, hills and rainforests. Housing is economical with the average rent for one person costing around $307 per month.Costa RicaCosta Rica is the perfect place to live abroad without depleting(耗尽)your savings. The cost of living is around $893 and rent for one person runs approximately $406 per month. The tropical destination has cost-effective healthcare. The weather is gorgeous, the water is warm and the housing is highly affordable.UruguayThe country is exquisite(精美的), offering nearly 400 miles of coast, rolling mountains and four distinct seasons. The cost of living is nearly half of what it is in the states at $1,090 and you can find a nice apartment at the reasonable price of $500 per month.PanamaPanama could be a good option for anyone to live cheaply. The cost of living is under half of what it would cost in the U.S. at $1,040 for one person. Rent runs approximately $530 per month and food takes up another $353, but outside of that costs are minimal. The country has a mild climate and offers world-class beaches.1．Which country has economical healthcare?A．Ecuador.B．Costa Rica.C．Uruguay.D．Panama. 2．What makes Uruguay special?A．Its reasonable rent.B．Its good bargains.C．Its diverse climates.D．Its cheap apartments.3．How much is the cost of living in the United States?A．Close to $1,090.B．Around $750.C．Under $893.D．Above $2,080.At St. Francis High School in La Canada, Calif, there’s something to be said about math teacher Jim Connor.Truth is, Connor can be a bit of a drudge. But the 70-year-old Vietnam vet says he’s not here to entertain his students. “It drives me crazy when people say school should be fun,” he says. “I mean, it’s nice if it could be, but you can’t make school fun.”And for years, the kids thought that’s all there was to him — until last November, when senior Pat McGoldrick learned they didn’t know the half of him.Pat was in charge of a student blood drive and had just come to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for a meeting. And he says it was weird: whenever he told someone he went to St. Francis High School, they all said, “Oh, you must know Jim Connor. Isn’t he wonderful? ”“It was disbelief, really,” Pat says. “It was almost kind of finding this alter ego (另一面) that he has.” Inside the blood donor center, Pat found a plaque listing all the top blood donors at the hospital, including the record holder, Jim Connor. Then he learned something even more unbelievable: that whenever Connor isn’t torturing kids with calculus (微积分), he’s on a whole other tangent-cuddling sick babies. Three days a week for the past 20 years, Jim has volunteered at the hospital, stepping in become involved in an activity when parents can’t, to hold, feed and comfort their children.“They tend to calm for him,” Nurse Erin says. “They tend to relax with him. They fall asleep with him.”“I just like them and relate to them somehow,” Connor says.Connor has never been married; he has no kids of his own. But he has fallen hard for these babies.“I’ve always respected him, but now it’s to an even different degree — really to the point where I try to emulate him,” Pat says. “He’s the epitome of a man of service.”4．What do we learn from paragraph 2?A．School can never be fun.B．Connor is highly demanding.C．Connor’s students drive him crazy.D．Connor thinks education is for all.5．What did Pat find out about Mr Connor?A．Mr Connor donated blood as well as his time.B．Mr Connor was awarded for his love toward babies.C．Mr Connor used to be a very strict teacher.D．Mr Connor had a unique teaching philosophy.6．Which of the following is true about Mr. Connor?A．He works two shifts every day for a living.B．He has his alter ego in the eyes of his students all the time.C．He has the ability to connect with those kids he holds.D．He falls hard for those sick kids so he decided not to have his own.7．Which expression can best replace the underlined word “epitome”?A．the best example B．the simplest oneC．the better man D．another candidateA new study found people growing up in rural areas have better navigation (导航) skills than those raised in cities and that people whose home cities have grid layouts (网格布局) are slightly better at navigating similarly organised streets, despite having poorer performance overall.The study involved nearly 4,000,000 participants from 38 countries who played Sea Hero Quest (SHQ), a game requiring them to navigate a boat in a virtual environment to find the places marked on a map. The researchers found that where people grew up influenced their performance in the game, while their present living place did not affect their scores.The researchers compared the home cities of the participants by analysing the “lack-of-order” state of the street networks, to measure the complexity of the layouts. People whose hometown’s street layouts were more ordered like New York were worse at playing SHQ. Those from cities with less ordered street layouts like Prague performed only slightly worse than those from rural areas. To test if people from cities could more effectively find the right direction in environments similar to where they grew up, the researchers developed a city-themed version of SHQ, called CHQ, requiring participants to drive down the streets in a virtual environment from simple grids to more winding street layouts. People growing up in cities with grid layouts were slightly better at navigating in similar environments, although the difference was not as significant as their performance in SHQ.The SHQ project was designed to aid Alzheimer’s research. Professor MichaelHornberger said, “Lack of spatial (空间的) navigation is a key Alzheimer’s symptom in the early stages of the disease. We are seeking to use the knowledge learned from SHQ to develop better disease monitoring tools.” Dr Susan Kohlhaas also said, “Thanks to the amazing response, we have been able to collect data from over four million players. If we’re to understand Alzheimer’s, it’s vital that we have participation from as many people as possible with diverse backgrounds and experiences.”8．What is the finding of the study?A．Street patterns in games are vital to one’s performance.B．People raised in cities have a good sense of direction.C．Growing up in rural areas improves navigation skills.D．One’s present living place affects their navigation skills.9．What did the participants do in the game?A．They drew their own maps of places in a virtual environment.B．They carried out a task of finding the marked place.C．They marked some places on a map to navigate a boat.D．They played games against each other to mark the map.10．What can be inferred about SHQ from Paragraph 3?A．It’s harder than CHQ for those from cities.B．Researchers developed it based on CHQ.C．It evaluates navigation skills better than CHQ.D．Players from New York did better than those from Prague.11．Why does Dr Susan Kohlhaas acknowledge the project?A．It helps Alzheimer’s patients play SHQ.B．It helps people gain navigation skills.C．It helps get a better knowledge of Alzheimer’s.D．It helps spot Alzheimer’s at an early stage.On Feb. 23, an environmental advocacy group “Grassroots” led by students hosted its monthly clothing exchange. The clothing exchange is a free activity on campus where students can donate clothes in exchange for new ones.“One of the key things about sustainability (可持续性) is to reuse,” Crystal Tynon, Co-president and Clothing Exchange Chair, said. “Instead of throwing away old clothes andbuying new clothes, you can donate them and give them a new purpose. You might be done with those clothing items, but someone else might not be.”According to Tynon, “Grassroots” is hoping to expand the activities to other schools. In order to do so, the team is brainstorming new ways to get the word out about donations, hours and events. Now, the clothing exchange is one of the club’s most well-known activities. “Throughout the semester when people realize we have these exchanges, they genuinely bring clothes and participate a lot more. So it does make a difference to clothing sustainability and it does create a community where everyone can share their clothes,” she added.As “Grassroots” is an initiative dedicated to sustainability, paper advertisement is not an option. Instead, the center relies mostly on word-of-mouth and e-mail announcements. It is bringing speakers to campus to talk about sustainability and environmental advocacy. It also has partnerships with local organizations such as “the Sunrise Rochester”, working together to have volunteers become more involved in local sustainability.Chloe Mendoza has been a volunteer since her freshman year. Not only does Mendoza appreciate the intended mission of promoting sustainability, but she also thinks the center has transformed into a safe and accepting community space for all students. Those who have come in looking for something practical often end up leaving with an armful of clothing and a heart full of warmth.“My favorite part about working there is that we get to help people find things that they need for free. Just providing a place for students to go where there isn’t pressure to spend money is really important. A lot of students love saving, so it’s something that students can relate and engage with easily, so I think it’s a really easy way to get students more involved in sustainability,” says Mendoza.12．Which of the following best describes Tynon’s feelings about their clothing exchange?A．Impressive.B．Innovative.C．Demanding.D．Rewarding.13．What can we learn about “Grassroots”?A．It relies heavily on paper advertisements.B．It cooperates with local institutions.C．It invites speakers to be volunteers.D．It earns instant fame in the community.14．What does Mendoza think is an additional benefit of the clothing exchange?A．It brings spiritual comfort.B．It widens the circle of friends.C．It reduces academic pressure.D．It gives a sense of achievement. 15．Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A．Saving Up Through Clothing ExchangeB．Engaging Students in “Grassroots” EventsC．Clothing Exchange Is the Only Way for SustainabilityD．Environmental Advocacy — “Grassroots” Catches On二、七选五your social circle and gain life-enriching benefits by becoming friends with someone younger or older than you. Having friends of different ages can greatly improve the quality of your life.Having older friends can change your attitude towards life because they have already gone through the challenges you are facing. They have been young parents, have survived a job loss, and can help you get through these changes in your own life. 17 Then you’ll feel more ready for what’s coming in future stages.When older people make friends with younger people, they get to share their experiences which can be very rewarding. 18 Giving your wisdom and attention makes you feel better. It gives you meaning and is good for your mental health. Having younger friends can also make you feel younger by including new ideas and energy in your life.19 While making new friends may seem frightening, it’s actually easier than you think. You can first think about your acquaintances or coworkers and see if any of them share your values and interests and would make a good friend. Then see if you can make a coffee date. Besides, you can consider joining in a class that your coworker or acquaintance participates in that you think you will enjoy. 20All in all making friends with people not your age can open your eyes to new ideas and new experiences that can be life-changing.A．For human beings, giving is good.B．Where to find friends sharing a common interest?C．Then how can you make intergenerational friends?D．Having friends at your own age is natural, of course.E．What’s more, younger friends can give you some fresh ideas.F．It’s believed that joining in activities like volunteering is also an effective way.G．An older friend also helps you “try on” certain life experiences before you get there.三、完形填空Every year I’d read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world.It isrecommendations, one23 is always irresistible in a candidate：kindness.The most surprising 24 of kindness I’ve ever 25 came from a student who had excellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college counselor(顾问).Even with these qualifications,he might not have 26 .But one letter of recommendation caught my eye.It was from a school security 27 .Letters of recommendation are typically written by people like former presidents,celebrities,and Olympic athletes.The security guard wrote that he supported this student’s admission because of his 28 . This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guard staff. He turned off lights in empty rooms,consistently 29 the hallway monitor each morning and tidied up the classroom after his peers left school 30 nobody was watching. This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n) 31 respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.It gave us a 32 onto a student’s life in the moments when nothing“counted”. That student was admitted by unanimous(一致的)vote of the admissions committee.Next year there might be a flood of security guard recommendations 33 this essay.But if it means students will start paying as much 34 to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers,I’m happy to help start that 35 .21．A．decent B．difficult C．delicate D．desperate 22．A．However B．Otherwise C．Besides D．Therefore 23．A．ability B．quality C．limitation D．assumption 24．A．signal B．image C．appearance D．indication25．A．come out B．pick up C．come across D．bring up 26．A．stood up B．stood out C．given up D．given out 27．A．guard B．teacher C．principal D．counselor 28．A．wisdom B．bravery C．encouragement D．consideration 29．A．bothered B．answered C．visited D．thanked 30．A．as if B．now that C．even if D．in order that 31．A．demanding B．amusing C．refreshing D．puzzling 32．A．passion B．trouble C．method D．window 33．A．due to B．in need of C．except for D．along with 34．A．money B．notice C．attention D．curiosity 35．A．policy B．trend C．arrangement D．career四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

听力选择题Which part of the wedding planning did the man find difficult?A.The location.B.The food.C.The music.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W: You must be so excited for your wedding. Was it difficult to find the place to hold it? I bet that was the hardest part of the planning.M: No. It was easy, and there came with a band. It was much harder to find someone to cook.听力选择题What did the man do yesterday?A.He saw a dentist.B.He took some exams.C.He watched a basketball match.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: I didn’t see you in school yesterday. You missed an exciting basketball match! Have you been ill?M: I’m fine now but I felt sick with worry before my big dental appointment. I was there for hours, so I just went home after and reviewed for the exams.听力选择题What does the man think of the trip to London?A.It is excellent.B.It is average.C.It is disappointing.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W: Ah, you’re back. How was London—wonderful or disappointing?M: Well, I made a big mistake. I was expecting an average sort of trip, so I only booked two days. I could have stayed happily for two months.听力选择题When did the store open today?A.At 9:00 a.m.B.At 8:00 a.m.C.At 7:00 a.m.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: I thought the store opened at 9:00a.m. I got here an hour early and most items were already gone.W: That’s because we have different business hours during holidays. We’re now open two hours early because of the Christmas sale.听力选择题What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Animals.B.Scars.C.Childhood.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Look at this one. I got this from a dog that bit me when I was three. W: Check this out. I got this when I stepped on some glass last month. Ilost so much blood and had to go to the emergency room.听力选择题听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。

学必求其心得，业必贵于专精吉林市普通高中2013—2014学年度上学期期末教学质量检测高二英语本试卷分第一卷（听力部分)和第二卷(笔试部分）两部分，共12页。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟.第一卷听力部分(共两小节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1。

5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1。

What will the man drink?A. Beer. B。

Water. C。

A cup of tea。

2。

What do we know about the woman？A。

She has already known her exam results。

B。

She is eager to know her exam results.C . She has posted the exam results on the notice board。

3。

Who fell ill？A. Mary。

B. Mary’s husband。

C。

Mary's mother—in—law。

4. Where does Nancy plan to go?A. To Canada。

B. To France.C. To China。

5. What can we learn about Jane?A。

She has had an accident。

B. She didn’t plan to come to the party.C. She hasn’t appeared yet。

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22。

5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

吉林省长春外国语学校2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空Adventure is in my blood. And I had been considering how I was going to celebrate my high school graduation. I didn’t just want a small 1 in the backyard. I started thinking about doing a solo 2 somewhere out of the ordinary. I took out 3 and drew the1,500-mile route along which I would be 4 from the northernmost point in Norway to the southernmost section of Sweden. When I 5 my plans with my dad, he 6 as I thought he would. Because I get my adventurous 7 from him, he was all for it.I had only been away from my 8 three days now, but there was an inner 9 going on inside of me. Part of me was homesick and doubting whether I 10 could make it. The other part of me was ready to 11 to myself and my family that I could do it by myself.On the road, I met another 12 who was quite a bit older than I was. He had started his journey 13 by bike at the southern part of Norway and had just finished. I could tell he had a great sense of 14 . It encouraged me not to 15 .As I listened to my 16 artists on my MP4 player, I pedaled (踩踏板) with my feet. There was 17 around me for miles. 18 , that wasn’t entirely true. There were mosquitoes--- millions of them. My arms were so dotted with 19 that they looked like a topographical map (地形图). But, however 20 it would be, nothing could stop my advance towards the destination. As you know, adventure is in my blood.1．A．meeting B．party C．conversation D．lecture 2．A．flight B．interview C．trip D．performance 3．A．instructions B．maps C．magazines D．newspapers 4．A．walking B．biking C．flying D．running 5．A．shared B．compared C．prepared D．changed 6．A．left B．sighed C．agreed D．cried 7．A．stories B．hobbies C．skills D．spirits 8．A．home B．school C．hotel D．office 9．A．request B．activity C．battle D．discussion10．A．certainly B．reasonably C．usually D．really 11．A．turn B．reply C．prove D．adapt 12．A．driver B．jogger C．bicyclist D．pilot 13．A．slowly B．alone C．patiently D．worriedly 14．A．humour B．direction C．satisfaction D．balance 15．A．calm down B．break down C．speed up D．give up 16．A．personal B．favourite C．professional D．successful 17．A．nobody B．everybody C．anything D．everything 18．A．Firstly B．Eventually C．Actually D．Fortunately 19．A．wounds B．cuts C．dots D．bites 20．A．boring B．difficult C．complex D．confusing二、阅读选择Believe it or not, school uniforms are absolutely not only clothes for students. They stand for the culture or beauty appreciation standard of a country. Let’s take a look at school uniforms in different nations.School Uniforms in EnglandStyle of English school uniforms is rather classic, simple and elegant. Boys wear conventional western-style clothes, regular leather shoes and must wear neckties. Girls also wear western-style clothes, regular leather shoes and must wear bow-ties. This classic clothing style unconsciously affects English students’ temperament (气质) and also sense of beauty.School Uniforms in KoreaDo y ou still remember the classic scenes in My Sassy Girl? If you’ve watched it, you will know how stylish Korean students’ uniforms are. Boys wear nice white shirts and western-style trousers. Girls wear white shirts, lovely skirts of latest design and bow knots.School Uniforms in MalaysiaStudents in Malaysia obey rather strict rules. Girls’ dresses must be long enough to cover the knees. Shirts must cover the elbows. Compared with Thai students, they are much more conservative.School Uniforms in JapanFor students, school uniforms in Japan are not only symbols for schools, but also symbols for the current fashion trends, even affecting students when choosing a school. Japanese schooluniforms for girls originate in sailor suits. So they are also called sailor suits or sailor uniforms. Cartoon elements are used on them. Japanese school uniforms for boys are classic dark-colored clothes with stand-up collars, similar to Chinese tunic suits.21．What are the English school uniforms like?A．Fashionable. B．Conservative.C．Traditional. D．Cute.22．In which way are Korean and Japanese school uniforms similar?A．Both of them are fashionable. B．Both of them are eastern-style. C．Both of them are affected by Chinese. D．Both of them are dark-colored. 23．Who might choose schools based on school uniforms?A．English Students. B．Korean students.C．Malaysian students. D．Japanese students.As a college student, I have planned my future career goals. I would like to work as a sales assistant in a computer company, then a sales manager and finally boss of my own company.At the very beginning, I plan to find a job in a famous company producing computers, in which ail the staff are fully happy at work and I can experience job satisfaction most of the time. Only such kind of company can provide me with good working atmosphere and eagerness to learn more so as to get well prepared for my future profession.At first I want to be a sales assistant and always keep myself busy working in and out of the company, such a, answering telephones, doing repair work, even cleaning the although the salary may be low, I will seize every chance to learn from other staff. In my spare time, I will take some courses so as to get more qualifications and experience in this field. In three or five years, I am determined to be-come a sales manager who is responsible for the selling of the computers. I will interview as many customers as possible and do market research and improve our products. Meanwhile I will take care of my staff to make them eager to work to the best of their abilities.As is known to us, it is hard to manage a company, but I will make every effort to achieve my goal step by step, and I am sure “There is mothing difficultin the world if you put your heart into it.”24．If the writer has a company, his company will provide his staff with ________. A．high wagesB．dormitoriesC．some computers made in his companyD．good working atmosphere and eagerness25．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．The writer would like to be a sales assistant first.B．The writer wants to set up a business of his own.C．The writer makes his mind to be the president of a famous company producing computers.D．The writer will take courses to get an MBA．26．A sales assistant should do the following EXCEPT ________ in the opinion of the writer.A．answering telephones B．interviewing customers C．cleaning the room D．doing repair work27．The text is mainly about ________.A．how to improve the writer’s abilitiesB．how to achieve the writer’s future career goalC．how to become a managerD．how to become a sales managerThe world’s richest man might seem to have it all, but Bill Gates has one regret. The self-made billionaire said he felt stupid for not knowing any foreign languages.Speaking in his third Ask Me Anything question-and-answer session for online forum Reddit(红迪网), the Microsoft founder said that he wished he spoke French, Arabic or Chinese.He said, “I took Latin and Greek in high school and got A’s and I guess it helps my vocabulary. I keep hoping to get time to study one of these—probably French because it is the easiest. I did Duolingo for a while but didn’t keep it up. ”Gates, who is worth $79.3billion, praised Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for surprising an audience in Beijing when he spoke fluent Chinese.“Mark Zuckerberg amazinglylearned Chinese and did a Q&A with Chinese students—unbelievable, isn’t it? ” he said.This isn’t the first time for Gates to admit his regret over language. He also showed his habits at home and personal insights.Last February, Gates said he likes to do the dishes himself—to his own special standards every night and also told the interviewer that his wife, Melinda, would likely want Samuel L. Jackson to play her husband in a biopic(传记片).He also admitted that he would pick up a $100 bill if he found it on the street.As he took the top spot on Forbes 28th Annual Billionaires list last year for the fourth time, he said he is pretty basic when it comes to spending on clothes and food, but that he enjoys investing in shoes and racquets(球拍)when he plays tennis.When asked a life lesson he had to learn the hard way, the billionaire said staying up too late is a habit he is still trying to break. “Don’t stay up too late even if the book is really exciting.You will regret it in the morning. I am still working on this problem, ” he said. 28．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．Bill Gates is also the founder of Facebook.B．Bill Gates topped the list of Forbes 28 times.C．Bill Gates was good at learning languages in high school.D．Bill Gates’ wife wanted Samuel to play a game with Gates.29．What advice did Bill Gates give?A．Avoid staying up too late.B．Be a good language learner.C．Do the dishes yourself at home.D．Pick up the $100 bill in the street.30．The underlined part in Paragraph 8 may actually mean that .A．it is important to lay a good foundation of lifeB．food and clothing are basic needs for people’s lifeC．he doesn’t spend much money on food and clothesD．he never cares about buying food and clothing31．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．An Interview with Bill GatesB．How Bill Gates SucceededC．Bill Gates’ RegretD．The Richest BillionaireHow many times have we expressed how rude young people are for texting while having a conversation?They try to fix eyes on their smartphone screen while nodding.What goes through your mind is “how rude they are!”Have we forgotten some of the old school manners that our parents, grandparents and teachers taught us manners that have nothing to do with a mobile device or iPad,but everything to do with long-forgotten Golden Rules we were raised with?When I was growing up,there was etiquette to coughing.When coughing,we were told to turn our head away and block off our mouth.This might sound amusing to many young people．But if we didn't follow these etiquettes，we would get a quick reminder to the back of our head When we were given something,and forgot to say “thank you”，elders would seriously remind us,“aren’t you forgetting to say something”，which was immediately followed by a “thank you”．Maybe technology has affected our brains so much that we can never go back to those golden days we like.It seems as if we have thrown out manners and etiquette with the bathwater.Simple etiquette is missing in society.A thank-you note for a gift you have received all fall into the same box of manners.People are just cold these days because we are on the run every day in the world.In the work environment have you ever come across a sign:“Your mother doesn’t work here,clean up by yourself”?We often hear people say, the younger generation have no manners.I think many people have lost their manners.We’ve allowed bad manners to go unchecked.We simply stand bad behavior．In a world of more good manners,more “thank you” or “please” exchanged，our younger generation will have an improved quality of life．32．What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To point out young people’s good manners．B．To introduce the main topics of the text．C．To stress the importance of cell phone．D．To explain the effect of cell phones on people．33．In the passage,Golden Rules refer to ．A．modern family mannersB．rules observed at schoolC．rules everyone has to followD．etiquette started by older generation34．Based on the passage, when one person coughs, blocking off his mouth,________. A．the younger person will feel it necessaryB．the younger person will feel it funnyC．the older people will think little of himD．the older people will teach him a lesson35．According to the author, young people have no manners mainly because of________. A．the parents and teachers’ improper act and attitudeB．the fast developed technologyC．the people’s attitude towards running awayD．the busy lifestyles people have三、七选五根据短文内容，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。

英语【试卷综评】试卷以新课标为指导，从学什么，考什么的原则出发，遵循“题在书中”，既重基础又注重综合能力的提高。

本套试卷具有很好的区分度，即全面考查考生的基础知识与技能，又考查学生分析问题，解决问题的能力，测试效果较为明显。

阅读理解中的推理判断题，主旨大意题仍然是学生的薄弱环节，应重点练习。

做完型填空时，注意整体上把握文章大意。

书面表达以半开放式作文形式出现，即给出一定的提示内容，又要考生根据提示内容进行适当的发挥，从而有效考查考生的书面表达能力；总之，本次期中试卷难度适中，是一份质量较高的试卷。

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第I卷（选择题，满分100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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1. What will the man probably do?A. Have dinner.B. Go shopping.C.Come in twenty minutes.2. What does the man mean?A. He went mountain climbing last year.B. He hasn’t traveled around the world yet.C. He doesn’t want to go mountain climbing at all.3. Why can Louise speak English well?A. She’s an American native.B. Her family speak English.C. She spent her early years in America.4. What does the woman mean?A. The man should wear his new shirt.B. This shirt needs to be washed first.C. This shirt is not suitable for today.5. What does the woman mean?A. The man will receive his order today.B. The man can call her again this afternoon.C. The man can come to pick it up if he wants.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

长春外国语学校—第一学期月考高二年级英语试卷（说明：考试时间：100分钟满分：1第一部分：听力（共15小题，满分15 分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

1.(6) What does the woman want the man to do?A.Buy a new TVB.Turn off the TVC.Change the channel2.(7) What does the woman think of most TV shows?A. sillyB. usefulC. interesting3.(8) Where did the man grow up?A. In EnglandB. In AmericaC. In Brazil听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

4.(9) What does the man ask the woman to do?A.Be quieterB.Speak a little louderC.Have dinner with him5.(10) Who is singing?A. The man’s sister.B. The man’s fath erC. The man’s mother6.(11) What is the man’s grandmother doing?A.cookingB. laughingC. telling stories听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。

7.(12) What did the woman do last week?A. She fixed her watchB. She worked at a supermarketC. She wrote three essays.8.(13) How many times did the man play tennis last week?A. 2B. 3C. 49.(14) Where did the man go last Friday?A.To the beach.B.To the cinema.C.To the restaurant.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。

吉林省长春外国语学校2021-2022学年上学期高二年级期初考试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

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第Ⅰ卷第一部分: 听力（共20小题，满分30 分）第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）听下面5段对话。

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吉林省长春外国语学校2024-2025学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题一、阅读理解The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination.A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonHow did it all begin? And how did we get here? Combining history and science, the book offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read.Thing Explainer by Randall MunroeHow do helicopters work? Or cells? Randall Munroe explains how things work using illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name. However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding and learning experience.Ask an Astronaut by Tim PeakeWhat does it feel like to fly into space? How do you prepare for it? Astronaut Tim Peake answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.Deep Time by Riley BlackWant to know the story of our planet? Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺).1．Which book is organized in the format of question and answer?A．A Short History of Nearly Everything.B．Thing Explainer.C．Ask an Astronaut.D．Deep Time.2．What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer?A．It is rather too long.B．It is written in plain language.C．It lacks technical terms.D．It fails to include clear images.3．What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common?A．They combine science and history.B．They feature vivid illustrations.C．They introduce astronauts’ daily life.D．They entertain readers of all ages.Recently, I accidentally found a set of Hanfu l only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard. I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories (配饰) a friend gave me. It occurred to me that 1 had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”.“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day, you will prepare more things to match it. Weeks ago, I was in the company of friends engaged in shopping. One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her, so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading, and thus love reading, not just reading. I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”. But the friend said with a smile: “Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead?”For the first time, I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse (逆向). However, this can’t help but remind me of middle school, and I seem to have used the “birdcage effect”. Passing by a bookstore one day, I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine, so I started writing with eager hands, and then I fell in love with writing.After shopping with my friends that time, I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”. I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk, and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration. When everything was ready, I started writing again.But how can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things, and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way? Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life, but we can distinguish them. If it is not in line with the actual situation, it is a “negative birdcage”, then wemust learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation. If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward, we can clarify our goals, shop or decorate appropriately, and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals. At this time, you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!4．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The application of the “birdcage effect” in life.B．The necessity of using the “birdcage effect” in life.C．The turning point of the author’s idea on the “birdcage effect”.D．The author’s conflict with her friend over the “birdcage effect”.5．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience?A．To recall her delightful days at school.B．To explain the reason for her love with writing.C．To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”.D．To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”.6．How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively?A．By realizing this effect has two sides.B．By promoting our personal consumption.C．By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.D．By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.7．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect ConfidentlyB．Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our GoalsC．The Birdcage Effect: Influence on Consumer BehaviorD．The Birdcage Effect: How to Use It to Your AdvantageThe world is full of advice on how to get a good night’s sleep, but sometimes doing so just isn’t possible. If you are struggling with a sleep disorder, are a shift worker or have a baby who wakes every few hours, being told how to sleep well can be annoying. For others, despite feeling exhausted all day, a fourth episode of your favorite TV series can seem more appealing than going to bed.How do you know if you are sleep-deprived? For some people, the answer will be obvious; for others, it may be less so. Russell Foster, a professor at the University of Oxford, specifies three signs that you are probably not getting enough sleep: “Feeling that you don’t perform at your peak during the day; oversleeping on free days; or craving (渴望得到) a nap during the day.”“Lack of good sleep can cause an imbalance in your appetite hormones,” says Martin Meadows, a registered dietitian: “The hormone ghrelin, which causes you to feel hungry, increases and the hormone leptin, which signals that you are full, decreases.”As Meadows says: “It’s a perfect storm where we want to eat more and we don’t know when to stop, combined with the fact that when we are sleep-deprived our willpower is lower, and it all becomes pretty tricky. Poor sleep, or sleep deprivation (匮乏), leads to an increased likelihood of poor lifestyle choices. Many of us get stuck in the habit of eating junk food, and the knock-on effect is that the junk food disturbs our sleep, because it’s higher in sugar; it’s more stimulating.”“Short term, you can get away with the negative influence of sleep deprivation of you,” says Foster. “It’s in the long term that things start to fall apart.” He catalogues the ill effects: “Your cognitive performance drops with accumulated sleep deprivation — your communication skills, your decision-making skills, your memory.” There is also an increased risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) disease, depression and psychosis.Fortunately, according to Meadows, most of us could do with an extra hour to an hour and a half of sleep each night to cope with sleep deprivation. And if you had a bad night’s sleep, Meadows recommends “making a conscious effort to choose foods such as wholegrains, beans, fruits and vegetables. Because they are packed with fiber and water, they will help you feel full while limiting your overall energy intake.”8．The examples given in the first paragraph are intended to ______.A．list reasons why people hate advice on good sleepB．highlight the harm caused by sleep deprivationC．present the factual phenomenon of lack of sleepD．form a contrast with the following paragraphs9．How does lack of good sleep affect appetite according to Martin Meadows?A．It disturbs the feeling of being hungry or full.B．It ruins your appetite instead of feeling hungry.C．It causes imbalance in eating and sleepingD．It has no impact on appetite hormones.10．Which of the following message is conveyed by Meadows in paragraph 4?A．When it’s stormy outside, we crave for junk food and a good night sleep.B．When we feel under the weather, we should eat less and sleep more.C．We should combine healthy eating with regular sleep together.D．Bad eating and sleep deprivation contributes to each other.11．People lacking sleep are encouraged to ______.A．sleep for as long as they want during the dayB．consume food rich in fiber and waterC．prevent yourself from energy intake each nightD．watch one episode of their favorite TV seriesIf you live on this planet, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen the classic Star TrekEpisode, in which captain Kirk and several members find themselves in what appears to be another universe.These days, it seems the idea of the multiverse—many worlds—is having its Hollywood moment. Its appeal as a storytelling device is obvious—characters explore a multi-world with varying degrees of similarity to our own, as well as different versions of themselves. Hence, it has been fully established in mainstream pop culture.While Hollywood can’t seem to get enough of the multiverse, it remains deeply controversial (有争议的) among scientists. Advocates on the two sides show no mercy toward each other in their books, on their blogs. But physicists didn’t pull the idea out of thin air—rather, several distinct lines of reasoning seem to point to the multiverse’s existence. However, critics warn that making the multiverse legal could make it harder for the public to distinguish speculative (推测性的) theories from established fact, making it more difficult to keep pseudo-science (伪科学) at bay. Giving credit to such speculation risks “turning fundamental physics into pseudo-science”.The multiverse controversy is rooted in the idea of test ability. If we can’t interact withthese other universes, or detect them in any way, some experts insist that reduces them to mere philosophical speculation. But Carroll, an advocate for “many worlds”, argues that mathematics is the language describing our physical theories. Since Schrdinger’s equation (方程), on which Quanturr (量子) mechanic rests, predicts the existence of many worlds, so be it.Could a more expansive view of the universe itself be the next breakthrough? As Siegfried puts it: “Every time in the past that we’ve thought, ‘We’ve got it; this is what the whole universe is’—the people who’ve said, ‘Maybe there’s more than one of those’ have always turned out to be right.”12．Why is Hollywood so occupied with the multiverse?A．It makes for engaging plots.B．It is a much-talked-about topic.C．It is helpful to popularize science.D．It dominates the mainstream pop culture.13．What do the underlined words in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Out of date.B．Out of place.C．Out of nowhere.D．Out of question. 14．According to the opponents, the basic standard of fundamental physics is that ______.A．it can be detected somehowB．it can be reasoned logicallyC．it can be interpreted philosophicallyD．it can be predicted by mathematics equation15．What might be the author’s attitude toward the multiverse?A．Doubtful.B．Dismissive.C．Unclear.D．Approving.Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation (互联网定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts. These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms (算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns. 16 Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals. 17 The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases humanimpact on wildlife.In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely. Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. 18 For example, by analyzing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.19 By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues. Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems. Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. 20 This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats. The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.A．This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.B．However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.C．AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.D．The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.E．Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.F．The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork. G．With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.二、完形填空One day, a girl came upon a cocoon, and she could tell that a butterfly was trying to 21 . She waited and watched the butterfly struggle for hours to 22 itself from the tiny hole. 23 , the butterfly stopped moving, it seemed to be 24 . The girl then decided to help get the butterfly out and with a pair of scissors cut open the cocoon. The butterfly was then 25 able to escape. However, its body was swollen (肿胀的) and its wings were 26 .The girl still thought she had done the butterfly a favor as she sat there waiting for its wings to grow in order to 27 its body. That wasn’t happening. The butterfly was unable to fly, and for the rest of its life, it could only move by crawling around with little wings and a 28 body. Despite the girl’s good intentions, she didn’t understand that the 29 of the butterfly’s cocoon and the struggle the butterfly had to 30 in order to escape served an important purpose. As butterflies 31 from tight cocoons and stretch wings out, it forces liquid from their body into their wings to prepare them to be able to fly.The 32 that we face in life help us grow and get stronger. There is often a reason behind the requirement of being 33 and persistent. When bearing difficult times, we will develop the necessary 34 that we’ll need in the future. Without having any struggles, we won’t grow, which means it’s very important to 35 personal challenges ourselves rather than relying on other people to always help us.21．A．hatch B．hang C．swing D．nest22．A．trap B．release C．wrap D．throw 23．A．Even so B．Sooner or later C．All of a sudden D．As usual 24．A．scared B．sought C．kicked D．stuck 25．A．easily B．hardly C．merely D．slightly 26．A．overestimated B．underdeveloped C．overgrown D．underfed 27．A．protect B．shade C．support D．survive 28．A．tiny B．skinny C．strong D．large 29．A．conservation B．restriction C．tension D．variation 30．A．come out B．pull up C．go through D．leave off 31．A．run B．recover C．generate D．emerge 32．A．struggles B．adventures C．details D．guidelines 33．A．industrious B．tolerant C．superior D．straightforward 34．A．carefulness B．strength C．optimism D．patience 35．A．hold onto B．turn down C．take on D．bring up三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

学必求其心得，业必贵于专精长春外国语学校2013—2014学年第一学期期中考试高一年级英语试卷出题人:卢春红审题人:储婷婷（说明：考试时间：120分钟满分：120分）第I卷(选择题，共分)第一部分：听力（共20小题，满分20分)第一节共5小题听下面1段独白。

请在文中空白处填入所听到的词语，并写在试卷的相应位置。

本段独白读三遍。

The way you feel about yourself is called your self-esteem。

When you have high self—esteem, you have a favourable opinion of yourself, even though you are aware of some faults。

If you have low self—esteem，it means that you don’t like yourself very much。

Self—esteem concerns the whole you—your feelings about your body, your mind, your 1 , and your interactions with others。

Your self-esteem is closely linked to your self—concept—the view that you have of yourself. Your self-concept might be 2 or unrealistic。

People suffering from low self-esteem often have an unrealistic self—concept。

If you 3 from low self-esteem，you should begin working on it immediately. If you learn to feel 4 about yourself，you will be more confident. You will be more able to see the positive feelings that people have toward you。

长春外国语学校2024-2025学年上学期期初考试高二年级英语本试卷共16页。

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5. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man going to do next?A. Pick up Billy.B. Visit a friend.C. Call Emma.2. What does the woman concern about the man?A. His work efficiency.B. His health.C. His travel plan.3. What is the man probably doing?A. Driving a car.B. Riding a bike.C. Entering the school.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a conference.B. At a hospital.C. At an airport.5. What does the woman suggest about going for dinner?A. To Uncle Johnson.B. Eating with a friend.C. Exploring new options.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白, 独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

吉林省长春外国语学校2020—2021学年高二英语上学期期初考试试题本试卷分五部分，共 6 页。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

注意事项:1.答题前,考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区.2。

选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0。

5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。

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作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。

5.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀.第一部分:汉译英,在答题卡上写出完整单词（共 30小题;每小题1分,满分30分）1.搜集；集合；聚集 v. g__________2.美；美人 n. b______________3.赞美；钦佩；羡慕 vt。

a__________4.苗条的；纤细的 adj. s__________5.真正地 adv。

i__________6.与……不同;不像 prep. u__________7.接近；大约 adv. a__________8.传统；风俗 n。

t__________9.使铭记；使印象深刻 vt。

i__________10.观察；观测；遵守 vt. o__________11.争论;争辩;争吵 n. a__________12.因此；所以；因而 adv. t__________13.遗憾；惋惜 vt。

r__________14.评论；议论 n. c__________15.突出的；杰出的；显著的 adj. o__________16.纪念__________ __________ __________17.发生 __________ __________18.期望__________ __________ __________19.守信用；履行承诺__________ __________ __________20.定居；平静下来；专心于__________ __________21.轮到某人__________ __________ __________22.既然__________ __________23.离开；启程；出发__________ __________24.瞧不起；蔑视__________ __________ __________25.碰巧；凑巧__________ __________26.逐渐增强；建立;开发__________ __________27.通常；总的来说__________ __________28.提前__________ __________29.难怪；不足为奇__________ __________30.背对__________ __________ ________ __________第二部分：选词填空，每组每词限用一次（共 30 小题；每小题 1分，满分30分)31. ________ speaking， a line can extend into infinity。

绝密★启用前吉林一中2013--2014学年度上学期高二期中考试英语测试试卷考试范围：xxx；考试时间：100分钟；命题人：xxx1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）请修改第I卷的文字说明一、补全短文1. _1__.If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset. When you take and take without giving back, you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. __2__I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are :kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.__3__.These could be companionship, achievement, and support, being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.When you make a commitment to live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. _4__.If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be ---this is the key to personal power.When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce your chosen beliefs. ___5___.A．Young people have a different set of values.B．You feel that you have a responsibility to help them.C．Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy.D．Your being values are the character traits （特征，特点）of the ideal person you would like to be.E. You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving.F. A calm person might go for a walk, meditate, or set a time limit before responding.G. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world , and in turn the way other people think of you.2. Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others —is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do. 11. Get specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. "Lose 5 pounds" is a better goal than "lose some weight," because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like.2 Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal.2. 3Given how busy most of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, it's not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.3. Know exactly how far you have left to go.Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress — if not by others, then by you yourself. If you don't know how well you are doing, you can't adjust your behavior or your strategies accordingly.4It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Remember:5. It's never what you are, but what you do.Wait for opportunities to appearSeize the moment to act on your goalsHere are things successful people do differentlyNext I’ll talk about my own experience on how to a chieve successYou don’t need to become a different person to become a more successful oneCheck your progress frequently-weekly, or even daily, depending on the goalKnowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there第II卷（非选择题）二、单项选择3. --Who should be responsible for the accident?--The boss,not the workers.They just carried out the order___________.A.as toldB.as are toldC.as tellingD.as they told4. Scientists have created the worl d’s smallest “snowman”, _______ about a fifth of the width of a human hair. ( )A. measuringB. measuresC. measuredD. to measure5. By no means ______.( )A. did what he say trueB. what he said was trueC. was he said trueD. was what he said true6. The manager promised to keep us _____ of how our business was going on. （）A. informedB. informingC. being informedD. to be informed7. So difficult __________it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English. （）A．I have felt B．have I felt C．I did feel D．did I feel8. — Did you know any Chinese, Joyce, before you arrived in Beijing?— In fact, never _______ it. ( )A. have I learnedB. I have learnedC. had I learnedD. I had learned9. Only by imagining and creating ____ a difference. （）A．can make B．you can make C．make D．can you make10. __________, it wont’be the only factor concerning your happiness. （）A. As the result of the exam might be importantB. As important the result of the exam might beC Important as might the result of the exam beD. Important as the result of the exam might be11. _____ that quite a lot of people were out of work. （）A．So became serious the global economic crisisB．So serious became the global economic crisisC．So serious did the global economic crisis becomeD．Serious the global economic crisis became so12. Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ________.( )A．if not managed carefully B．if are not managed carefully．unless are not managed carefully三、单词拼写（受伤）14. I can’t________(精神集中)on my studies with all that noise going on.15. The ocean and seas __________ (环绕)the islands are deep blue.16. The c______ (建设)of our new school will take two years.17. The main _____(吸引力) of the place is the beautiful scenery.四、完形填空there was with Mr Gillespie. He never had any (1)________ , and nobody seemed to care about his(2)________ .I spent many days there holding his hands and talking to him, (3)________ anything that needed to be done. He became a close friend of mine, (4)________ he responded with only an occasional squeeze of my hand. Mr Gillespie was in a coma (昏迷).I (5)________ for a week on vacation with my parents, and when I came back, Mr Gillespie was (6)________ . I didn't have the (7)________ to ask any of the nurses where he was, for fear they might (8)________ me he had died.Several (9)________ later, when I was a junior in a high school, I was at the gas station when I noticed a familiar face. When I (10)________ who it was, my eyes filled with tears. He was (11)________ ! I walked up to him to ask if his name was Mr Gillespie. With uncertain (12)________ on his face, he replied yes. I (13)________ how I knew him, and that I had spent many hours talking with him in the hospital. His eyes welled up with tears, and he gave me the warmest hug I had ever (14)________ .He began to tell me how, (15)________ he lay there, he could hear me talking to him and could (16)________ me holding his hands the whole time. Mr Gillespie (17)________ believed that it was my voice and (18)________ that had kept him alive.Although I haven't (19)________ him since, he fills my heart with (20)________ every day. I know that I made a difference between his life and his death.( ) 1. A. visitors B. relatives C. patients D. friends( ) 2. A. interest B. requirement C. condition D. thought( ) 3. A. talking about B. looking for C. pointing out D. helping with( ) 4. A. so that B. even though C. soon after D. just as( ) 5. A. left B. returned C. turned D. arrived( ) 6. A. dead B. mad C. gone D. excited( ) 7. A. fight B. chance C. nerve D. time( ) 8. A. cheat B. tell C. remind D. warn( ) 9. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years( ) 10. A. realised B. wondered C. heard D. asked( ) 11. A. great B. alive C. successful D. lucky( ) 12. A. way B. look C. seeing D. answer( ) 13. A. apologised B. remembered C. explained D. admitted( ) 14. A. dreamed B. shown C. wanted D. received( ) 15. A. because B. if C. unless D. as( ) 16. A. notice B. feel C. imagine D. appreciate( ) 17. A. hardly B. immediately C. firmly D. wrongly( ) 18. A. humour B. encouragement C. touch D. treatment( ) 19. A. forgotten B. called C. missed D. seen( ) 20. A. joy B. regret C. respect D. sympathy19. As the train approached the seaside town where I was going to spend my holidays, I went into the corridor to __1__ my legs. I stayed there a short while, breathing in the fresh sea air and __2__ a few words with one of the passengers, whom I had met earlier on the __3__. When I turned to go back to __4__, I happened to glance into the compartment (车厢) next tomine. Sitting there was a man who many years before had been my neighbor. He was a great __5__, I remembered; it used to take hours to __6__ him once he began a conversation. I was not at all __7__ when he went to live in another part of London. We had not met since then, __8__ did I wish to meet him now, when __9__ was about to begin.Luckily at that moment he was __10__ busy talking to the man opposite him to catch sight of me. I slipped back into my compartment, took down my two suitcases and carried them to the far end of the corridor so as to be ready to __11__ the train as soon as it stopped．The moment the train came to a halt (停止), I called a porter, who in no time at all had carried my luggage out of the station and __12__ me a taxi. As I drove towards my small hotel on the outskirts of the town, I breathed a deep sigh of relief at my__13__. There was little chance that I should __14__ my boring ex-neighbor again.When I reached the hotel, I went __15__ to my room and rested there until it was time for dinner. Then I went down to the dining room and __16__ a drink. I had barely raised the glass to my lips __17__ an all too familiar voice greeted me. I had not escaped from the tiresome neighbor __18__! He grasped me warmly by the hand and insisted that we __19__ a table in the dinning-room. “This is a pleasant __20__,” he said．“I never expec ted to see you again after all these years.”1．A．reach B．extend C．stretch D．loosen 2．A．exchanging B．changing C．talking through D．talking about 3．A．fruit stand B．department store C．bus stop D．station platform 4．A．the station B．my seat C．the waiting room D．the office 5．A．talker B．poet C．speaker D．hero6．A．get rid of B．take care of C．get away from D．pay attention to 7．A．happy B．afraid C．sorry D．content8．A．so B．no C．not D．nor9．A．holiday B．school day C．work day D．conversation 10．A．very B．too C．so D．much11．A．get on B．stay on C．catch D．get off 12．A．found B．gave C．offered D．stopped 13．A．good luck B．nice choice C．narrow escape D．bad fortune 14．A．keep in touch with B．run intoC．knock down D．catch up with15．A．carelessly B．aimlessly C．idly D．straight 16．A．ordered B．requested C．fetched D．asked 17．A．while B．before C．when D．after 18．A．above all B．after all C．first of all D．in all 19．A．spare B．rent C．reserve D．share 20．A．surprise B．interview C．appointment D．party20. People do not analyze every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to remember a solution from the last time they had a 1 problem. They often accept the opinion or ideas of other people. Other times they begin to act without thinking; they try to find a solution by 2start analyzing. There are six 3 in analyzing a problem.4 the per son must recognize that there is a problem. For example, Sam’s bicycle is broken, and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does. Sam must5 that there is a problem with his bicycle.Next the person must find the problem. Before Sam can repair his bicycle, he must know why it does not work. For example, he must 6 the parts that are wrong.Now the person must look for 7 that will make the problem clearer and lead to 8 solutions. For example, suppose Sam decides that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the brakes. 9 ,he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about brakes, 10 his friends at the bike shop, or look at his brakes carefully.After 11 the problem, the person should have 12 suggestions for a possible solution. Take Sam as an example 13 ,his suggestions might be: tighten or loosen the brakes; buy new brakes and change the old ones.In the end, one 14 seems to be the solution to the problem. Sometimes the 15 idea comes quite 16 because the thinker suddenly sees something new or sees something in a17 way. Sam, for example, suddenly sees there is a piece of chewing gum(口香糖) stuck toa brake. He 18 hits on the solution to his problem: he must 19 the brake.Finally the solution is 20 .Sam does it and finds his bicycle works perfectly. In short he has solved the problem.1.A.serious ual C.similar mon2.A.Besides B.Instead C.Otherwise D.However3.A.ways B.conditions C.stages D.orders4.A.First uallyC.In generalD.Most importantly5.A.explain B.prove C.show D.see6.A.check B.determine C.correct D.recover7.A.answers B.skills C.explanation rmation8.A.possible B.exact C.real D.special9.A.In other words B.Once in a whileC.First of allD.At this time10.A.look for B.talk to C.agree with D.depend on11.A.discussing B.settling down paring with D.studying12.A.extra B.enough C.several D.countless13.A.secondly B.again C.also D.alone14.A.suggestion B.conclusion C.decision D.discovery15.A.next B.clear C.final D.new16.A.unexpectedly te C.clearly D.often17.A.simple B.different C.quick D.sudden18.A.fortunately B.easily C.clearly D.immediately19.A.clean B.separate C.loosen D.remove20.A.recorded pleted C.tested D.accepted21. The other day as I talked with a friend I 1 a story that I heard this summer.”A{n} 2 person, seeing a butterfly struggling to free itself from its cocoon, and wanting to help, very 3 loosed the filaments (细丝) to form a(n) 4 . The butterfly was freed, got out of the 5 , and moved its wings about 6 could not fly. What the sympathetic persondid not know was that only through the 7 struggle can the wings grow strong enough for flight. Its shortened life was spent 8 ; it never knew freedom, 9 really lived.”I call it learning to love with an open hand. It is a 10 which has come slowly to me and has been wrought (锤炼) in the fires of pain and in the waters of patience. I am learning that I must 11 the one I love, for if I hold firmly and try to control , I shall lose what I try to control 12 .As I learn and practice more and more, I can say to the one I love, “I love you, I value you, I respect you and I trust that you have the 13 to become all that it is possible for you to become —if I don’t 14 your way. I love you so much that I can set you free to walk beside me in 15 and in sadness. I will 16 your tears but I will not ask you not to cry. I will care and 17 you, but I will not hold you up when you can walk alone. I will try to listen to your meaning 18 your word, but I shall not always agree. I can not 19 be with you or hear what you say for there are times 20 I must listen to myself and care for m yself.”1. A. created B. recalled C. wrote D. repeated2. A. sympathetic B. curious C. apologetic D. angry3. A. kindly B. carefully C. cautiously D. gently4. A. closing B. opening C. admission D. permission5. A. filaments B. wings C. cocoon D. shell6. A. and B. or C. but D. while7. A. faith B. birth C. death D. worth8. A. on the ground B. in the air C. in the water D. in the trees9. A. ever B. always C. constantly D. never10. A. practicing B. learning C. struggling D. teaching11. A. free B. praise C. value D. open12. A. win B. love C. earn D. hold13. A. confidence B. will C. strength D. courage14. A. get in B. get out of C. get away from D. get off15. A. disappointment B. wonder C. fun D. joy16. A. enjoy B. sympathize C. share D. criticize17. A. attend B. comfort C. trust D. believe18. A. as long as B. as far as C. as well as D. as much as19. A. quickly B. immediately C. always D. simply20. A. where B. when C. why D. which22. One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime (一角银币) left. He was hungry so he decided to 1 for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. 2 a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked 3 so she brought him a large gl ass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I 4 you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied, “Mother has taught me never to accept 5 for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger 6 , but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and 7 before this point.Years later the young woman became critically ill. The 8 doctors were baffled (阻挡). They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called in to study her 9 disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now 10 was called in for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a(an) 11 light filled his eyes. 12 , he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He 13 her at once. He went back to the 14 room and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special 15 to her case.After a long struggle, the battle was 16 . Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then 17 something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was 18 to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill 19 her attention. She read these words…“Paid in full with a glass of 20 .”(Singed) Dr. Howard KellyTears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”46.A. ask B. beg C. wait D. look47. A. Because of B. In front of C. In case of D. Instead of48. A. upset B. thirsty C. hungry D. sad49. A. owe B. cost C. lend D. own50. A. offer B. pay C. help D. thanks51. A. quickly B. mentally C. physically D. warmly52. A. quit B. continue C. retire D. surrender53. A. local B. poor C. kind D. cruel54. A. common B. ordinary C. rare D. scarce55. A. old B. famous C. unknown D. retired56. A. strange B. special C. poor D. angry57. A. Suddenly B. Generally C. Unfortunately D. Immediately58. A. called B. recognized C. remembered D. found59. A. waiting B. treating C. information D. consultation60. A. interest B. food C. attention D. effort61. A. defeated B. won C. lost D. completed62. A. changed B. read C. crossed D. wrote63. A. excited B. afraid C. nervous D. surprised64. A. caught B. called C. paid D. caused65. A. water B. coffee C. milk D. ice cream五、阅读理解23. HOW TO BOOKBooking opens for Beckett Shorts on 8 September.BY TELEPHONEFor credit card（信用卡）bookings. Calls are answered.BOX OFFICE01789 295623 9 a.m. — 8 p. m.（Mon—Sat）0541 541051（24 hours, 7 days, no booking charge）BY FAXFor credit card booking. Please allow least 48 hours for reply, if required.BOX OFFICE01789 261974 or 01862 387765BY POSTPlease enclose（附上）a cheque or credit card details together with an SAE(Self-Addressed Envelope, 回信用信封) or add 50p to the total amount（总额）to cover postage. Please send to the Box Office. RST. Startford-upon-Avoe, CV37 6BB.Booking opens for all other plays on 19 SeptemberIN PERSONBOX OFFICERST hall, 9:30 a.m. — 8 p.m.（Mon—Sat）（6p.m. when theatres are closed）OVERSEAS BOOKINGThe easiest method of payment is by credit card. You can also pay by Euro-cheque（up to ￡500）with your card number written on the back.PAYING FOR YOUR TICKETSCREDIT CARDSWe accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club, Please give the card number, name and address of cardholder.CHEQUESCheques and postal orders should be payable to: Royal Shakespeare Theatre.1. In which of the following ways of booking does one probably have to pay extra money?A. In personB. By telephoneC. By faxD. By post2. One has to wait for 2 days or longer for a reply if he/she pays_________.A. in personB. by telephoneC. by faxD. by post3. What is useful number to call at 11 a.m. Sunday?A. 01789 295623B. 0541 541051C. 01789 261974D. 01862 38776524.A. is playing Mushroom MadnessB. will lose the game quite soonC. will get 10 points for each oneD. will get extra points and get ahead2. Which of the following statements about the games is TRUE according to the passage?A. Bugs Bunny needs to be fast to win the game.B. All four games are in the same category.C. Players can only use the mouse to control the targets.D. The number of elves decides whether a player wins.3. If a player wants to become stronger to drive animals away, he should try to _____.A. find a “power up” or use heavier weaponsB. collect falling bombs as quickly as possibleC. click the elf while it’s in the airD. get the big carrot while running4. In which game are there obstacles you must avoid?A. Bugs Bunny’s Hopping Carrot Hunt.B. Mushroom Madness.C. Rudolph’s Kick and Fly.D. Click Flick.25. We often see wind-horse flags in Tibetan areas. They are long cloths on which pictures of horses and scriptures（经文）are printed. People often put these flags on top of houses, or leave them where a vehicle accident happened. They prevent evil spirits from injuring people again.A wind-horse flag can be white, yellow, red, green or blue. These five colors symbolize the five elements that form the world; earth, water, fire, wind and sky. Another explanations that red is the sun, green is the grassland, yellow is the earth, blue is the sky, and white is the cloud.The wind-horse flag originated with a monk who obtained a scripture from India. When he crossed a river, he carelessly dropped the scripture into the water. He quickly saved the scripture and spread it out on a big rock to dry as he sat in meditation（默想）. Suddenly violent thunder sounded like drums. The monk felt liberated（解放的）from all of his sadness, and when he opened his eyes he saw that the scripture had been blown into the sky by a strong wind. Finally, he went straight to heaven.In order to honor the spirit of the monk and the Buddhist scripture, people printed the scripture on a piece of cloth and hung it up between the sky and the earth as though the scripture was flying in the sky.We also know why people put the wind-horse flag on the top of mountains and houses. The Tibetan ancestors had a very great idea about chanting scripture. They thought people not only could chant scripture, but also the five elements. The wind-home flag is a good example of how they use the wind to blow the flag, which means that the wind also chants scripture.1. The second paragraph is mainly about the wind-horse flag’s ________.A. colorsB. stylesC. materialsD. functions2. What happened when the monk meditated?A. He felt very sad about his mistake.B. The scripture was blown into the sky.C. He was punished by the gods.D. Many wind-house flags were flying.3. According to the passage, the origin of the wind-horse flag is based on ________.A. a historical eventB. an ancient customC. a religious taleD. a vehicle accident4. Why do people put wind-horse flags on the top of mountains and houses?A. The wind-house flags are safer there.B. The wind-house flags can be nearer to the sky.C. People can see the wind-house flags more clearly.D. People believe the wind can also chant scripture.26. Researchers have identified an area in the brain that alerts us in less than a second to an upcoming mista ke so we don’t repeat it.Scientists have long known that mistakes are conducive to learning, suggesting the reason lies in our feeling of surprise which happens as soon as we find out we are wrong. But how the brain manages to learn from mistakes and how quickly it does so have been unknown.“It’s a bit of a cliché (陈词滥调) to say that we learn more from our mistakes than our successes,” said lead author of the study Andy Wills, a psychologist at the University of Exeter, “but for the first time we’ve foun d just how quickly the brain works to help us avoid repeating err ors.”The scientists monitored the brain activity of a group of volunteers as they made predictions based on information read on a computer screen. Then, they were given new information that made many of the predictions incorrect. The participants had to learn from the mistake in order to recognize the error next time around.The researchers measured activity in the lower region of the brain, near the temples(太阳穴),which is responsible for processing visual information. “By monitoring activity in the brain as it occurs, we were able to identify the moment at which this mechanism comes into action,” Wills said. Activity increased immediately after the individual saw the new information appear on the computer screen —within 0.1 seconds —before there was time for any conscious consideration.Most previous research had focused on the brain’s frontal lobes （额叶）, which are associated with complex thought processes, such as planning and conscious decision-making. This study, announced recently and published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, indicates the brain reacts to mistakes before information even gets processed consciously. The scientists call it an “early warning signal” from a lower region of the brain.1. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Brain can quickly warn us of potential errors.B. Brain manages information in different ways.C. Study has found why people make mistakes.D. Study has proved any mistake can be avoided.2. The underlined word “conducive” in Para. 2 probably means “______”.A. necessaryB. helpfulC. particularD. harmful3. According to the text, the frontal lobes ______.A. prevent us from making repeated mistakesB. oversee thought processes in the brainC. have nothing to do with making mistakesD. have something to do with processing conscious information4. It can be inferred from the text that one key to the study is ______.A. the volunteers’ brain is in good healthB. the mistake first impresses the volunteersC. many of the volunteers predict wronglyD. information is showed on a computer screen5. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the text?A. We have known how quickly our brains work to help us avoid repeating mistakes.B. It’s well known that mistakes benefit us more than successes do.C. Mistakes are always recognized before conscious consideration.D. A lower region of the brain is the reporter of possible mistakes.27. The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the farming culture of China. In the farming economy (经济), oxen are the major animals pulling plows (犁)．Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as “boats_on_land” for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures.In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who live in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar。