2015-2016学年辽宁省沈阳二中高二上学期期中考试 英语 word版
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2015-2016学年高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷2015.11.22(满分150分,时间100分钟)第I卷第一题听力理解。
注意:答题卡1—20不填涂。
第二题阅读理解(每小题2分,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。
AFrom Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesn’t come from Hollywood—it’s Hallyu(韩流), the wave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asi a. It has influenced everything from music to television. And th anks to the Internet and social media, it’s now spreading worldwide.South Korea produces all types of entertainment, the most po pular being music, soap operas and films. What makes Hallyu so hot in Asia? One reason is that its products are of high qu ality and much cheaper than western products. Another reaso n is that eastern cultures are similar to each other, although th ere are language differences.Korean pop music, or “K-pop”, ranks the first everywhere. Fans love the songs and the attractive stars. Companies like SM Entertainment, JYP Enter tainment and YG Entertainment help many K-pop stars, such as Super Junior, Big Bang and Rain, to succe ed. They are not only popular in Asia but also enjoy popularity in the West. In 2011, Big Bang’s mini-album Tonight reached the top 10 on U.S. Tunes Top Pop Alb ums. When SM Entertainment took their 2010 world tour to Lo s Angeles, only 30 percent of the 15,000 fans were Korean. H alf of the audience wasn’t even Asian!One important reason for the success of Hallyu is simply the I nternet. A little more than 10 years ago, Korean soap operas, movies and music reached the outside world quite slowly. The y began in Korea, and then gradually spread outward, appeari ng in its neighboring countries where local TV and radio companies would play them. Now they are played around the world online at the same time.YouTube is another major way to get Korean entertainment to fans everywhere. It is an inexpensive and valid way for artists to introduce their work to a larger audience. In 2010 the YouT ube channels for the top three Korean entertainment groups t ogether had nearly 800 million views from 225 different countr ies.21.Hallyu is very hot in Asia partly because________.A. languages in Asia are similar to each otherB. the culture is the most fashionable in the worldC. the quality of South Korea’s products is highD. South Korea’s products are the cheapest in Asia22.The author shows the popularity of K-pop in the West_______.A. in order of spaceB. by giving examplesC. by listing reaso nsD. in order of time23.What does the underlined word valid (in Para. 5) mean?A. slowB. successfulC. uselessD. necessary24.What would be the best title for the passage?A. K-pop Ranks the First EverywhereB. YouTube Helps Korean Cultures SpreadC. Korean Soap Operas Are Growing in PopularityD. Hallyu Makes Waves across the WorldBRecently,I came across an interesting article on the differences betwee n British English and American English. I had a lot of fun readi ng it and thinking of as many differences as I could as an Am erican.Their cars have “bonnets(发动机罩)”, while ourselves have “hoods”. They park their cars in a “car park” while we leave ours in a “parking lot”. Our “cookies”are their “biscuits”, while their “rubbers” are our “erasers”. Then there are the food words. Would you want to eat someth ing called “Toad in the Hole” or “Bangers and Mash” or “Spott ed Dick”?I’m here to report they are all very tasty. There are American equivalents(相等物),of course. We’ve got “Shoofly Pie”,“Chicken Fried Steak” and “Mississippi Mud Pie”. What they call “crisps” is what we call “potato chips” and when we ask for “chips” in England we will get what we know at home in America as “French fries”.They find it extremely exciting that we call the “toilet” the “bath room” and they really double over(弯腰) with laughter when we ask for the “restroom”. American la dies in England who ask for the “little girl’s room” or the “powd er room” will be met with blank stares. A “fag” is a “cigarette” i n the UK, which can lead to endless confusion for British visit ors looking for a cigarette in America. Americans on the other hand are endlessly confused by English signs put up over doo rways saying “Way Out”. We Americans walk on the sidewalk not the pavement. “Pavement” in America is the actual cemen t(水泥) the sidewalk is made of.25. What do British people call French Fries?A. Crisps.B. Chips.C. Shoofly.D. Mississippi Mud Pie.26. It would be difficult for British people to look for a cigarette in America because ______.A. American people don’t like giving others cigaretteB. it is not allowed to smoke in public in AmericaC. Americans don’t know a “fag” means a “cigarette?D. American people don’t smoke often27. What is the passage mainly about?A. Some differences between American English and British E nglish.B. Some similar habits between Americans and the British.C. Different communicating ways between Americans and th e British.D. Different body languages between Americans and the Briti sh.CFlorida is celebrating a big anniversary this year. Five hundre d years ago, on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce a rrived on the east coast of what is now Florida. Native Americ ans had been living there for centuries, but Ponce was the firs t European to set foot in what would become the United State s.According to legend, Ponce may have landed in Florida by mi stake. He is said to have been looking for an island called Bim ini and its Fountain(喷泉) of Youth. The magical fountain could supposedly make ol d people young again. Instead, Ponce landed on Florida and claimed it for Spain. He named it La Florida, or “flowery place”.Ponce explored more of Florida’s coasts over the next few m months. He later returned to Spain but went back to Florida in1521 to attempt to set up a colony. However, native America ns attacked him and his friends, and Ponce was killed. It wasn ’t until 1565 that Spain set up a successful colony at St. Augu stine on Florida’s east coast. It is the oldest European settlem ent in the U.S.Florida didn’t belong to the U.S. until Spain lost control. It was admitted to the U.S. as the 27th state in 1845.Today, Florida has one of the fastest-growing populations of any state. More than 19 million people call it home .It’s also popular with tourists. Last year, 89 million people visit ed the Sunshine State. These days, most visitors come in sea rch of fun in the sun on its sandy beaches and its theme parks , such as Disney World and Sea World.28. Ponce was killed_____.A. during his second stay in FloridaB. on his way to Flori daC. by his friendsD. after he set up a colony29. What can we learn about Ponce from Paragraph 2?A. He finally found Fountain of Youth.B. He could make old people young again.C. He hated Florida.D. He discovered Florida by accident.30. Five hundred years ago,_____.A. the United States was foundedB. Florida was discovered by human beingsC. the first European came to FloridaD. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce was born31. Which of the following is TRUE about Florida?A. There are 89 million people in Florida at present.B. Its population has been increasing in recent years.C. Tourists are losing interest in it.D. Its beaches are not well protected.DThe production of coffee beans is a huge,profitable business,but,unfortunately,full-sun production is taking over the industry and bringing about a lot of damage. The change in how coffee is grown from sha de-grown production to full-sun production endangers the very existence of certain anima ls and birds,and even disturbs the world's ecological balance.On a local level,the damage of the forest required by full-sun fields affects the area's birds and animals. The shade of t he forest trees provides a home for birds and other species (物种) that depend on the trees' flowers and fruits. Full-sun coffee growers destroy this forest home. As a result,many species are quickly dying out.On a more global level,the destruction of the rainforest for full-sun coffee fields also threatens (威胁) human life. Medical research often makes use of the fores ts' plant and animal life,and the destruction of such species could prevent researcher s from finding cures for certain diseases. In addition,new coffee-growing techniques are poisoning the water locally,and eventually the world's groundwater.Both locally and globally,the continued spread of full-sun coffee plantations (种植园) could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology. The l oss of shade trees is already causing a slight change in the w orld's climate,and studies show that the loss of oxygen giving trees also lea ds to air pollution and global warming. Moreover,the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic (酸性的) soil conditions.It is obvious that the way much coffee is grown affects many a spects of life,from the local environment to the global ecology. But consum ers do have a choice. They can purchase shade-grown coffee whenever possible,although at a higher cost. The future health of the planet and mankind is surely worth more than an inexpensive cup of coff ee.32. Where does this text probably come from?A. A medical journal.B. An engineering textbook.C. A tourist guide.D. An agricultural magazine.33. What can we learn about full-sun coffee production from Paragraph 4?A. It limits the spread of new growing techniques.B. It slows down the loss of shade trees.C. It improves local soil conditions.D. It leads to air pollution and global warming.34. The purpose of the text is to_________.A. entertain D. persuadeB. advertiseC. instruct35. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole te xt?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。
高二上学期期中考试试卷英语本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
考试结束后,将本试卷以及答题卡和答题纸一并交回。
答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目填涂在试卷、答题卡和答题纸规定的地方。
第I卷(选择题,共100分)注意事项:第I卷为选择题,共60小题,共100分。
在每小题给出的四个选项中,只有一个最符合题目要求。
每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选择其他答案标号。
不能直接写在本试卷上。
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,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. How does the woman’s sister go to university every day?A. On foot.B. By underground (=subway).C. By bus.2. What does the man mean?A. He used to like boating very much.B. He won’t go boating with the woman.C. He thinks it is too cold outside today.3. What will the woman probably do this afternoon?A. Go for a job interview.B. Give the man some advice.C. Ask the man for help.4. Why does the man want to know how to take care of babies?A. He wants to be a baby sitter (保姆).B. He is going to be a brother.C. His wife is pregnant(怀孕).5. What does the man think of the woman’s experience?A. Unusual.B. Dull(无趣的).C. Exhausting.(令人筋疲力尽的)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。
2015-2016学年度上学期(期中)考试高二英语试题【新课标】第I卷客观题(满分90分)第一部分单项填空(共20小题,每题1分,满分20分)1. In April, thousands of holidaymakers remained ______ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.A. stickingB. stuckC. to be stuckD. to have stuck2. Every day _____a proverb aloud several times until you have it memorized.A. readB. readingC. to readD. reads3. I often think of those occasions ______ we had a happy time together.A. whichB. whenC. on whichD. Both B and C4. Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures, some _____ a life span of around 20 years.A. havingB. hadC. haveD. to have5. The school requested that all the students ____ school uniform on weekdays in school.A. wearB. woreC. wearsD. have worn6. Although I hurried, ____ I was late for the train.A. butB. soC. yetD. that7. --- Peter told me he wanted to come with us. Is it OK for you?--- I don’t mind _____ he pays for his expense.A. as far asB. as well asC. as long asD. as soon as8.Most of the educators are ____ providing more freedom to the teenagers, believing that it may make them more creative and independent.A. in favor ofB. in search ofC. in charge ofD. in need of9. The woman told the workers that her house _____.A. required to paintB. required paintingC. requires paintD. requires being painted10. You have no idea what I have had to _____ during the last few months.A. put throughB. go throughC. read throughD. look through11. According to our school rules, no student ____ be permitted to carry mobile phones in class.A. willB. mustC. mayD. shall12. ____ you eat the correct foods ____ be able to keep fit and stay healthy.A. Only if; will youB. Only if; you willC. Unless; will youD. Unless; you will13. When you are older you can watch _____ program you like.A. howeverB. wheneverC. whicheverD. whatever14. They are ____ different sizes, shapes and materials, but they are exactly the same _____.A. /; in weightB. of; in weightC. in; of weight.D. of; weights15. She ____ have left school, for her bike is still here.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. needn’tD. shouldn’t16. He claims to _____ a round black creature moving quickly through the water.A. seeB. have seenC. be seenD. be seeing17. ____ this car with that one, he chose the latter.A. ComparingB. ComparedC. To compareD. Compare18.You can’t imagine the trouble we had ____ in touch with him.A. gotB. to getC. getD. getting19. If we ____ now to protect the environment, we will live to regret it..A. hadn’t actedB. haven’t actedC. don’t actD. won’t act20.A car was hit by a log falling off a truck, _____ two passengers in the car.A. killB. to killC. killingD. killed第二部分完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文, 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。
2015-2016学年度高二上学期期中考试第Ⅰ卷第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节:(共5小题;第小题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答案,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。
Who is the man most probably speaking to?His wife. B A travel agent staff . C. A waitress.2. What does the man mean?A. He needs a lot of help.B. He is hungry now.C. T he work is easy for him.3. What does the woman mean?A. She is not so sure about the vote now.B. She will of course vote for Bob.C. She has found out another candidate who is more suitable.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At an airport.B. In a restaurant.C. In awaiting room.5. What do we know about the man?A. He is allergic to cats.B. He had a bad cold on hi s first day of work.C. He often brings his cat to work.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。
书山有路勤为径;学海无涯苦作舟沈阳二中高二英语上学期期中试题(新人教版附答案)pared with the effort of doing laundry – at least in their household, and perhaps all across Romania. I washed my clothesby hand and hung them outdoors to dry. I, of course, having justmet them, ate fully clothed.On the last night of our three-week stay, we had a largefamily dinner. I was tired of washing my clothes. So I pulled mydress over my head and placed it on the chair behind me. Thetable applauded. Even with my poor Romanian, I understood thatthey were saying: “She’s part of our family now.”21. When the author arrived in her husband’s hometown, _____.A. his family showed no respect for her at firstB. she intended to talk to his family in EnglishC. she got extra attention from his family for her nationalityD. she found that she hadn’t brought enough gifts for hisfamily22. What surprised the author most during her visit to her husband’s family?A. Most of his family members didn’t travel a lot at the time.B. Women in his family had dinner in only their underclothes.C. Most of her husband’s relatives didn’t like doing laundry.专注下一代成长,为了孩子。
2015—2016 学年度上学期期中考试高二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,满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分7.5 分)听下边 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的选项,并标在试卷的相应地点。
听完每段对话后,你都有阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
A、B、C 三个选项中选出最正确10 秒钟的时间往返答相关小题和1.What will the man do?A.Take the woman to a lovely garden.B.Go to see a film with the woman.C.Pick up the woman at 6:30.2.What's the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher andstudent.3. What time is it now?A. It's 5:35.B. It's 6:40.C. It's 6:15.4. What's the man's opinion of the woman's car?A. Her car is better than his.B. Her car is cheaper.C. Her car isnot so good.5.What did the man mean?A.He didn' t like the work because it kept him working long hours.B.He didn't like the work because it isn't interesting.C.He liked the work very much.第二节(共15 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分22.5 分)听下边 5 段对话或独白。
辽宁高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名:___________ 分数:___________一、阅读理解st week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome successful mandevoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boy- friends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked around that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him than at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.【1】Why did the author feel bitter about her father when she was a young adult?A.He was silent most of the time.B.He was too proud of himself.C.He did not love his children.D.He expected too much of her.【2】When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel _____.A.nervous B.sorryC.tired D.safe【3】What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A.More critical.B.More talkativeC.Gentle and friendly.D.Strict and hard-working.【4】When the author says“I’m delighted with my new friend”in the last paragraph ,he refers to ________as his new friend.A.the author’s son B.the author’s fatherC.the friend of the author’s father D.the café owner2.Easter Island’s large and mysterious stone statues(雕像) have made it world famous. These statues, whose likenesses look like humans with huge stone cylinders(柱状物) balancing on their heads like hats, have tourists coming from all over the world. The tourists come to see these works of ancient art carved by the early inhabitants of the island. They come to see the mystery that has puzzled historians for decades.Easter Island is located in a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean about 2,300 miles west of Chile. Easter Island covers just 45 square miles and its Polynesian name is Rapa Nui.On Easter Sunday 1722, a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen was the first European to see Easter Island. The early Polynesians carved the statues within the holes of the volcano using only stone tools. Then they moved these huge statues to various destinations throughout the island. These 600 statues range in height from 10 to 40 feet. Some of them weigh as much as 50 tons. How could the early Polynesians lift hundreds of heavy statues out of the volcano? How did they move them across the island to their various locations? All of these questions, as well as many others, remain unanswered.The early islanders probably worshiped(崇拜) these eyeless giants until sometime around 1670. In 1680, a war broke out between two groups of islanders. The victors of the war and ancestors of the present inhabitants,broke down many of the statues. In most cases, they broke the necks of the statues.Now 15 of the statues on Easter Island have been repaired to their original positions on their stone platforms. Even today, using modern tools and machinery, putting up such large statues and balancing cylinders on top of their heads presents a challenging task.【1】What do we know about Easter Island?A.It is a big island of Chile.B.It is located in North Pacific OceanC.It was named after a Dutch explorerD.Its early inhabitants were Polynesians【2】Scientists are still uncertain about ______A.why people built the statuesB.where people made the statuesC.how people transported the statuesD.how many statues there are on the island【3】What happened in 1680?A.Many statues were damagedB.Another 15 statues were put upC.People began to worship the statuesD.The islanders started a war against outsiders【4】The purpose of the text is to ______A.entertain B.advertiseC.inform D.persuade3.GAOMI, Shandong, Oct. 11(Xinhua)---China writer Mo Yan said last Thursday that he was “very surprised” at winning the Nobel Literature Prize.“I am very happy,” he said. “I was having dinner when I received the news. I was surprised.”“Thank you for coming all the way to Gaomi. This should be a season of red sorghum, but no such crop is planted any more. I believe none of you have seen the crop.” he said.“The Nobel Literature Prize is a very important literature prize, but not the top award. It represents the opinions of the jury(评审团). I am satisfied with my major works and I still keep writing by hand. My works are Chinese literature, which is part of world literature. They show the life of Chinese people as well as the country’s unique culture and folk customs. Meanwhile, my novels described human beings in the broad sense. I wrote in the perspective(角度) of a human being. These works stand beyond regions and ethnic(民族的)groups,” he said. Mo’s win brought joy to other writers and readers throughout the count ry as he is the first Chinese native to win the Nobel Literature Prize in its century-long history.【1】According to Mo Yan, _____A.red sorghum should be planted in his hometown.B.the Nobel Prize represents the opinion of the publicC.he still keeps the habit of writing by handD.his novels described human being of all regions【2】Which of the following words can best describe Mo Yan?A.Romantic B.Self-confidentC.Proud D.Modest【3】Where might you find the article?A.In a novel B.In a travel bookC.In a newspaper D.In a student book4.Holiday makers wanting to get away from the pressure of modern life might consider staying at a wooden hut in Sweden.The Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel is not for everyone. If you can’t even understand the idea of living without electricity, running water, or a modern toilet, then the charm of this place will probably not appeal to you. But for anyone trying to escape the pressure and busy life of the big city or take a break from the Internet and other modern devices, this place is a paradise(乐园). Located 1 km south of Skarsjon Beach, in the middle of a pristine Swedish forest, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge consists of 12 wooden huts with nothing but two sheepskin-covered wooden beds, and a wood stove that uses wood cut by the guests themselves.Self-catering breakfast, lunch and dinner consist of items like spaghetti(通心粉), tomato sauce, bread, fruit and eggs that tourists have to cook themselves over an outside fire; there is no shower, only a nearby spring and as for toilet, visitors are encouraged to go behind a tree, or visit one of the two sheds(棚子).Adding to the charm of this place is the long coal-making tradition of Kolarbyn. Locals have been building these huts from wood and mud for over 400 years, and a few of them came up with the idea of recreating a few of them in the woods as an eco-lodge to keep tradition alive in the area.“People visit Kolarbyn lodges because they want to experience the nature and to test sleeping in the historical huts. They want to get away from the normal life,” the owner Andreas Ahlsen said. “The huts themselves are relatively small, as if they are too big , it will destroy the nature experience.”【1】Which of the following can best describe the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A.Modern and luxurious B.Perfect and uniqueC.Cheap and appealing D.Simple and environmental-friendly【2】What can we infer about the life in the hotel?A.Living there is a hard experience for everyoneB.The visit to the hotel means a challenge to many peopleC.It’s convenient though there is no modern equipmentD.It’s kind of like living in paradise for the aged【3】What does the underlined word “them” refer to in Paragraph 4?A.Old traditions B.Local peopleC.Wooden huts D.Creative ideas【4】Why do people want to visit the Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge Hotel?A.To escape modern life B.To have a good sleepC.To compare rural and city life D.To experience poverty of locals二、其他Expressing gratitude regularly is a wonderful habit to your children. In fact, studies have shown that people who feel gratitude on a daily basis are happier in general. Today we’ll discuss ideas to help your children express their gratitude.Make a gratitude tree. Start with a large piece of craft paper and draw a tree trunk. Then ask the kids to paint or color it in brown. Each day ask your kids to think of something they're thankful for. 【1】And they’ll have a gratitude tree full of leaves one day.Express your thankfulness to the ones you love.【2】 Print the photos in a 5'×7'size and ask the kids to write a short note on the back explaining why they're grateful to that person. Family members, especially those who don't live nearby, will cherish the present.【3】 Pick a regular time, maybe one Saturday a month, and do some voluntary jobs as a family.【4】 One child may want to spend a day helping to clean up their favorite park while another might want to read books to nursing home residents.Go grocery shopping for a family in need. Many stores now offer pre-made bags to donate right at the checkout line. While this is convenient, the larger the role they play in the act of giving, the bigger the effect it will have on your kids.【5】Taking time as a family to practice gratitude doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming and the benefits your children will get are long-lasting.A.It will make the experience much more powerful.B.Let kids take pictures of themselves with their loved ones.C.Keep gratitude journals.D.Volunteer together.E. If you can find a charity where you deliver the groceries , that's even better.F. Write it on a green leaf and tape it to the tree trunk.G. Let family members take turns to pick an activity that means something to them.三、完形填空Six years ago, I walked into a local animal shelter on a cold, rainy day. _______ my house was already full of cats and dogs, I still couldn’t ________ an occasiona l visit to the shelter. This time as I was walking down the row of pens(畜栏) full of barking dogs, I ______ a small boy looking into one of them.He had a malnourished(营养不良的)looking body and a _______ face with a big nose _______ out of the middle of it. He was looking at a small golden dog. Its ribs(肋骨)were showing and its thin tail was folded between its legs. It wasn’t begging for ______ like the other puppies ______was hiding in the corner instead. The boy looked up at me with ______ eyes and asked what was wrong with it. “It was probably abused and______,” I said. “ That is why it is so ______.”The boy ______turned to an old lady and said, “ Grandma, I want this one.” The old woman smiled and walked to the front desk to fill out the ________ forms. I f ollowed her and asked ______ the boy. She told me that he’d had a ______ start in life, too. She had just gotten custody(监护权) of him______ the state had taken him from his parents. She hoped getting a dog would make his life ______ for him. I looked back at him, holding his scared puppy, and said a prayer for them both.It was yesterday that I was driving down the road enjoying a gloriously sunny, spring day. Then in a green front yard I saw the boy. His _______ body was tall and strong. His nose no longer ______ big but fit well into his smiling face. He was throwing a ball to a healthy, happy dog shining golden hair. His little act of love and ______ had indeed gone a long way. It had saved a dog’s life, _______ his own heart, and given this middle-aged man fresh hope for the whole world.【1】A.Although B.Whenever C.If D.As【2】A.resist B.help C.undertake D.pay【3】A.sensed B.ignored C.noticed D.stared【4】A.shabby B.bare C.round D.bony【5】A.holding B.sticking C.reaching D.lying【6】A.attention B.entertainment C.treatment D.joy【7】A.or B.so C.and D.but【8】A.annoyed B.sad C.excited D.bored 【9】A.wronged B.broken C.abandoned D.raised 【10】A.puzzled B.curious C.scared D.surprised 【11】A.gradually B.particularly C.suddenly D.immediately 【12】A.adoption B.nursery C.health D.adaption 【13】A.over B.for C.on D.about 【14】A.good B.common C.rough D.happy 【15】A.until B.after C.unless D.before 【16】A.stronger B.easier C.harder D.safer 【17】A.mid-aged B.aging C.teenage D.childhood 【18】A.appeared B.remained C.proved D.grew 【19】A.determination B.company C.generosity D.kindness 【20】A.struck B.touched C.broken D.healed四、其他Over the past years Starbucks coffee 【1】(become) a coffee chain store. The cafes don’t sell coffee; they sell 【2】very atmosphere. They offer customers the perfect atmosphere【3】 which to take time out and relax. Every single store throughout the world is furnished in a romantic style and【4】(special) meant to be cozy, private and quiet: earth-toned (褐色调) space, fancy wall paper, lovely paintings, 【5】(amaze) background and irresistible coffee smell……The most fantastic decoration style about Starbuc ks 【6】 (design) with oversized chairs and tables outside the store. When【7】 comes to a sunny afternoon, I love to take a seat outside,【8】 (bath) in the afternoon sunshine, and listening to the lovely music【9】 tasting the most terrific Cappuccino. This is exactly what I love in here ----the Starbucks ! This is the café I love not merely because of the café itself, but also because of the【10】 (feel) it brings me.五、短文改错假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌的以下作文。
辽宁省沈阳二中2014-2015学年高二英语上学期期中试题新人教版说明:1.测试时间:120分钟总分:150分2.客观题涂在答题纸上,主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上第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 is the man doing?A.Buying a carB. Waiting for the womanC. Parking the car2. What will the woman do next?A. Buy a raincoat.B. Get her umbrella from home.C. Borrow the man’s umbrella.3. What can we know about the woman’s father?A. He was a pilot before.B. He doesn’t work now.C. He is a bank manager now.4. What is the woman doing?A. Offering help.B. Renting a bicycle.C. Making an introduction.5. What is the man worried about?A. The match may be put off.B. Their car may break down halfway.C. They may not be on time for the match.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。
辽宁高二高中英语期中考试班级:___________ 姓名:___________ 分数:___________一、阅读理解1.Sometimes when I’m flying from one speaking engagement to another, I find myself sitting next to someone who's quite talkative. This is often a pleasant experience for me because I’m a people-watcher. I learn so much by watching and listening to the people I meet and see every day. I’ve heard stories of sadness and others of delight, fear and joy, and others that would rival those on “Oprah” and "Geraldo”.Sad to say,there are times when I’m sitting next to someone who just wants to vent(发泄) his temper orinflict(强加)his political views on an audience for 600 miles. It was one of those days. I settled in, as my seatmate began his speech on the terrible state of the world with the time worn, “You know, kids today are...” He went on and on, sharing vague notions of the terrible state of teens and young adults, based on watching the six o’clock news rather selectively.When I gratefully got off that plane and finally made it to my hotel in Indianapolis, I bought the local paper and went to have dinner in the hotel. There, on an inside page, was an article I believe ought to have been the front-page headline news.In a little Indiana town, there was a 15-year-old boy with a brain tumor. He was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy(化疗)treatments,As a result of those treatments, he had lost all of his hair. I don’t know about you, but I remember how I would have felt about that at his age ---I would have felt awkward and ashamed.This young man’s classmates willingly came to the rescue: all the boys in his grade asked their mothers if they could shave their heads so that Brian wouldn’t be the only bald boy in the high school. There, on that page was a photograph of a mother shaving all of her sons’ hair with the family looking on approvingly. And in the background, a group of similar bald young men.No, I don’t despair about kids today.【1】From the passage we can infer the author's job is .A.meeting talkative peopleB.the commitments concerning speaking, like lecturersC.a psychologistD.to cope with complaints【2】The word “rival” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by .A.oppose B.compete againstC.object to D.match【3】What's the author’s attitude towards his seatmate?A.Favorable.B.Critical.C.Indifferent.D.Satisfied.【4】The author's purpose in telling the news about the 15-year-old boy is .A.to show his disappointment in kids todayB.to praise the diseased boy’s braveryC.to draw people’s attention to care for such peopleD.to display his confidence and faith in today’s teens2.Here are some undiscovered places around the world, which will surely impress you.Byblos, LebanonThis quiet settlement north of Beirut in Lebanon has been around a really long lime. Today, its rich history is well-represented in its ruins, which include ancient temples and tombs and Neolithic houses. Three sites in particular steal the show: the restored Roman amphitheatre (圆形剧场), the grand 12th century Crusader castle, and thebeautiful]y restored medieval open market.Carreg Cennen, Carmarthenshire, WalesThe ruins of Carreg Cennen must be among the most noticeable sites in Wales. Carreg Cennen is defended by two drawbridges and three gate towers, although it hasn’t seen much action since it was partly damaged in 1462, during the Wars of the Roses. However, one rare feature of the castle is unchanged. Ifs the stone passage that leads down to a natural cave underneath.Providence, Rhode Island, USRhode Island is the smallest state in the US. Its capital, Providence, has many of the attractions. Ivy League member Brown University and the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) give the city a strong student influence. Up on College Hill, east of the Providence River, are streets lined with 18th century wood framed houses.Sequoia National Park, California, USNot content with having the worlds tallest (coast redwoods) and oldest (bristlecone pines), California is also home to the largest tree—the giant sequoia (红杉树). It grows only to its lull size in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Many of these trees are found in the Yosemite National Park, but for more quality time with the trees, it's best to head south to the far less known Sequoia National Park, which gets a quarter of Yosemite’s visitor numbers. 【1】What do Byblos and Carreg Cennen have in common?A.They were once destroyed in the history.B.They are defended by two drawbridges.C.They are most famous for their temples.D.They are located in the same country.【2】If you’re interested in old house made by woods, you’d go to the place in .A.Lebanon B.CaliforniaC.Rhode Island D.Carmarthenshire【3】Who would most probably go to Sequoia National Park?A.People who love walking in streets.B.People who are interested in visiting castles.C.People who want to feel a strong student influence.D.People who are interested in tress.【4】What can we learn from the passage?A.Rhode Island is the smallest state in the world.B.Yosemite National Park is located in California.C.The Carreg Cennen castle has been totally changed. vD.The medieval open market in Byblos has never been destroyed.3.If your child constantly moves when he's doing math homework or insists on listening to music while studying, take heart. Although it may seem like he’s trying to drive you crazy, he’s probably just using the strategies that help him learn.“I like to study at a desk in silence, and my daughter can’t think that way. She likes to bounce around on a ball with music in the background,” says author Maureen McKay, whose website, Optimistic Outcomes, provides tips based on a child’s learning style for parents. “Sometimes kids are just doing what works for them.”Three basic learning styles are auditory, kinesthetic(肌肉运动知觉的), and visual ones. Auditory learners prefer listening to explanations to reading them and may like to study by reciting information aloud. This type of learner may want to have background music while studying, or they may be distracted by noises and need a quiet environment to study. Kinesthetic learners learn by doing and touching something. They may have trouble sitting still while studying, and they are better able to understand information by writing it down or doing hands-on activities. Visual learners process new information by reading, looking at graphics, or watching a demonstration. Children with this learning style can grasp information presented in a chart or graph, but they may grow impatient listening to an explanation.Most people use a combination of styles but have a clear preference for one. Understanding your child’s learning style can reduce homework frustrations and make it easier for families to communicate, says McKay. Sheobserved different learning styles while working as a teacher’s assistant, and she started researching strategies for working in different learning styles when her daughter began having trouble in elementary school.Because her daughter had difficulty listening in class, McKay looked for exercises to strengthen listening skills. Her daughter is now doing well in middle school, and she owes her success to the fact that her teachers and parents came to understand her unique style of learning.【1】What does the underlined part “take heart” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Take care.B.Work hard.C.Don't worry.D.Don't mention it.【2】It's implied in the passage that McKay's daughter studies in .A.both auditory and kinesthetic stylesB.a kinesthetic styleC.both visual and auditor’s stylesD.a visual style【3】According to the passage, McKay would agree that .A.parents should explore their children's learning styles.B.teachers shou ld reduce their students’ homeworkC.students always enjoy trying different learning stylesD.schools are giving up their traditional teaching methods【4】In the case of her daughter, McKay .A.helps a lot with her homeworkB.teaches her in person at schoolC.lets her read many booksD.values her personal learning style4.If ever a drink were invented to satisfy the thirst of social media, this may be it.With its fantastic name, bright pink and blue twist topped with a pillow of whipped cream, Starbucks’ new Unicom Frappuccino(独角兽星冰乐) practically asks to be posted on social media.And a glimpse at Twitter shows Unicom Frappuccino is indeed gaining attention.So what's in it? As Starbucks describes it: “A sweet dusting o f pink powder, mixed into a Frappuccino with mango syrup and layered with a pleasantly sour blue drizzle. It is finished with vanilla whipped cream and a sprinkle of sweet pink and sour blue powder topping.”A look at the ingredients reveals a list less fantastic. The pink powder is actually sugar and "Fruit and Vegetable Color.”Starbucks advertises the drink “,as rare as a unicorn." But unicorn food is actually a thing. The BBC reports, it's fashionable to post pictures of rainbow colored food which reminds of the fairy tale creature.Rainbow sushi, anyone?As for the Unicorn Frappuccino, Lori Aquino said the drink caught her eye on social media. Then people at work were talking about it. “I saw it was coming out today, so I decided to try it,” Aquino said at a Washington D.C. Starbucks. “I'll probably put it on Snapchat or Instagram.”She bought one to share with her two coworkers.And the opinion?“It’s kind of nasty,” Aquino said.Letitia Winston agreed: "Nope. That will not be something I come looking for."But Moriam Animashaun was more forgiving. "It's not bad,” she said, “It's just really sweet.”A 16-ounce medium, or a grande in Starbucks speak, comes in at 410 calories, 59 grams of sugar and 16 grams of fat.One thing the women agreed on was the drink’s appearance. “It’s pretty," said Animashaun.“It looks nice," agreed Winston.And in the age of likes, snaps and tweets, the fantasy image may be all that matters.The Unicom Frappuccino is available April 19 through April 23 at participating stores in the United Stales, Canada and Mexico.【1】What do we learn about Starbucks’ new Unicom Frappuccino from the p assage?A.The customers are attracted to try it by its fantastic name only.B.Lori Aquino first learned about the drink from her coworkers and then saw it get popular on social media, C.You can purchase a Unicom Frappuccino at any Starbucks store in North America from April 19 to April 23. D.The author may agree that the fantasy image helps the Unicorn Frappuccino gain great popularity.【2】What was Lori and her co-workers’ reaction after they tasted the Unicom Frappuccino themselves? A.They thought it was good value for the money.B.They thought it lived up to their expectations,C.They agreed that the look of the drink was attractive.D.They thought it was the very drink they were looking for.【3】Which do you think is most probably the title for this passage?A.Unicom Frappuccino is Coming SoonB.Unicorn Frappuccino is Getting PopularC.Unicom Frappuccino: A Digital Age DrinkD.Unicorn Frappuccino: An Eye-catching Healthy Drink二、其他There are some injuries that are common to all types of extreme sports. The following are some of the important things to do to prevent extreme sports injuries. 【1】 But they can definitely minimize the risk of injuries.Warm up.【2】 They include a combination of cardiovascular(心脏血管的)exercises, strength drills and stretching. Cardiovascular exercises increase body temperature, heart rate and blood circulation, which is required for further movement of the body. Strength drills increase the stamina of the body, while stretching warms up the muscles preparing them for sudden forceful movements.【3】 It also plays an important role in boosting the team spirit for a team sport. A warm-up session should last for at least 20 minutes and it can extend up to half an hour.Avoid overworking.There are some people who do not exercise their body for the sport on a regular basis and perform a week's task in a day or two.【4】 They do not realize the effect of overworking during the performance and keep doing it until they feel extremely tired. Apart from the actual sport, one should also avoid overdoing the warm-up exercises before the activity.【5】Just as warming up is essential before any rigorous(充满活力的) physical activity, cooling down the body after playing a rigorous sport is also a significant part of physical conditioning. When you are done with your sports session, you can conclude with some walking, jogging or light running. Slight stretching exercises, focusing on specific muscles, will also be useful for cooling down the body.A.Cool yourself down.B.Look for a coach to train you.C.These people are likely to suffer from extreme sport injuries.D.However, there are no perfect methods which can assure you 100% safety.E. Along with physical preparation, warming up prepares you mentally to begin a sport.F. You should also be careful about your clothing selection for warmth and protection.G. Warm-up exercises are very important before you begin any sports practice.三、完形填空One day I sat down in front of my office computer. “Your password is __ ,” a server message emerged on my screen, with __ for changing it. Coming up with a new code doesn't seem like a big __, unless you work at my company, where we have to change it __ . And I can’t use any of the __ passwords before.At that time I was deeply __ after my recent divorce. Disbelief over what she had done to me was all I thought about every day.___ I realized I couldn't focus on getting things done in my __ mood. I need to __ control of my life, so I made my password Forgive@ her.I had to __ this statement several times a day, each time my computer __. I wrote Forgive @her every day. The simple action changed the way I looked at my __ . That constant reminder led me to accept the way things had happened at the end of my marriage and __ a new way of dealing with depression. __ the month went on, I felt a slow healing begin to take place. By the time my server prompted (提示)me to reset my __ the following __ , I felt free. So I thought about the next thing that I had to get done.My password became Quit @srnoking4ever.I __ smoking finally.One month later, my password became Save4trip@thailand.Guess where I went three months later: __ .Seeing how these __ helped to achieve my goals and kept me motivate d and excited, you’ll not __ to choose a positive one for yourself.【1】A.due B.lost C.gone D.missing【2】A.findings B.instructions C.congratulations D.benefits【3】A.chance B.campaign C.beat D.deal【4】A.daily B.weekly C.monthly D.yearly【5】A.different B.special C.new D.same【6】A.depressed B.encouraged C.faithful D.impressed【7】A.Gradually B.Frequently C.Suddenly D.Regularly【8】A.high B.strange C.novel D.current【9】A.refresh B.regain C.attain D.observe【10】A.change B.copy C.type D.vary【11】A.locked B.closed C.broke down D.got through【12】A.mother-in-law B.ex-wife C.ex-husband D.step-mother 【13】A.adopt B.adjust C.adapt D.address 【14】A.With B.After C.Before D.As【15】A.passport B.screen C.password D.mood 【16】A.minute B.hour C.month D.fortnight 【17】A.gave up B.gave in C.gave off D.gave out 【18】A.England B.Jamaica C.Scotland D.Thailand 【19】A.reminders B.chances C.challenges D.news 【20】A.spare B.hesitate C.spend D.have四、其他In the rich world, 【1】(dominate) by Apple and Samsung, and where even fading【2】 (brand) such as Nokia and Blackberry remain familiar, Xiaomi and Huawei are still largely【3】 (know).The coming【4】 (expand) of Xiaomi and Huawei will be a real legend. Mobile phones are the most desired type of complex goods in the world, beating out【5】 only rivals --cars and televisions –【6】 a mile. Though Apple【7】 (invent) the iPhone, and Samsung spread smar tphones, it’s Xiaomi and Huawei【8】 showed the world how to create a market to meet the rising demand of the rapidly expanding middle class. Xiaomi and Huawei mark the end of China as【9】 pure importer of products designed elsewhere. As a result, by【10】 means will Apple Inc's iPhone hold the title of the best-selling smartphone in China, highlighting the mounting challenges it faces from local smartphone vendors(供应商).五、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
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第Ⅰ卷客观题试卷(共三部分,满分115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。
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‟s the correct time?A. 8:20.B. 8:25.C. 8:15.2. Where are the two speakers?A. On a ship.B. On a train.C. On a plane.3. Where is the woman going now?A. Her brother‟s office.B. Her own house.C. The market.4. Why can‟t the woman go to the party?A. She is sick.B. She has to nurse the patients.C. She has to stay at home.5. What is the problem with her English?A. Her spelling is very poor.B. Her speaking is not good.C. Her pronunciation is not good.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。
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。
听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第6-8 题。
6. Where are the two speakers?A. In the library.B. In a department store.C. In the street.7. Who are the two speakers?A. A woman and his husband.B. A woman and a passer-by.C. A woman and her friend.8. Where will the woman change buses?A. At the zoo.B. At the traffic lights.C. At the end of the No. 9 bus.听第7 段材料,回答第9-11 题。
9. Why is the man going to the States?A. Visit places of interest.B. Visit his friends.C. Attend a conference.10. How long will the conference last?A. One month.B. Two weeks.C. Seven days.11. What is the man?A. A scientist.B. A writer.C. A traveler.听第8 段材料,回答第12-14 题。
12. Where does this conversation take place?A. At school.B. In the street.C. On the phone.13. Why is the woman going to borrow some old exam papers?A. She wants to look through them.B. Hers are missing.C. She wants to check them.14. When will the two meet each other?A. At breakfast time.B. At lunch time.C. At supper time.听第9 段材料,回答第15-17 题。
15. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a classroom.C. In a bookstore.16. What is the man doing?A. Returning some books.B. Looking for a book.C. Writing a research paper.17. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. To return the due books.B. To refer to the card list.C. To make use of the computer.听第10 段材料,回答第18-20 题。
18. Who does the speaker talk to?A. A friend of his.B. A group of new students.C. A group of visitors.19. What is the total number of departments in the college?A. Six.B. Five.C. Four.20. Where do the teachers in the English department mainly come from?A. England and America.B. America and Australia.C. America and Canada.第二部分阅读理解(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、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货),saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.21. Why was the bike so important to the couple?A. The man‟s job was bike racing.B. It was their only possession.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D. They used it for work and daily life.22. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the couple worked 60 hours a weekB. people were busy before ChristmasC. the stranger brought over the bikeD. life was hard for the young family23. How did people get to know the couple‟s problem?A. From radio broadcasts.B. From a newspaper.C. From TV news.D. From a stranger.24. What do the couple learn from their experience?A. Strangers are usually of little help.B. One should take care of their bike.C. News reports make people famous.D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.BA new word has suddenly become wildly popular in China—“tuhao”—which loosely means “nouveau riche”. There have been more than 100 million references to the word “tuhao” on social media since early September.It‟s being u sed to describe everything from the new p eople‟s daily building, to expensive celebrity weddings full of millionaires, and the new gold-colored iPhone.In Chinese “tu” means earth and “hao” means rich. To say someone is tuhao is to imply they come from a poor peasant background, and have made it rich quickly—but don‟t quite have the manners to go along with it. “It‟s like the term …nouveau riche‟”, says Professor Steve Tsang at the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies in Nottingham, “but has even more negative meanings, suggesting a certain vulgarity(粗俗).”“Tuhao” is actually an old word, dating back perhaps as far as the Southern Dynasty—1,500 years ago, but it has always meant something rather different. During the communist revolution, from the 1920s to early 1950s, it was widely used to refer to landholders and gentry(乡绅)who would often do bad things to those beneath them.This new usage of the term took off in September after a widely-shared joke about a rich, but unhappy man, who goes to a Buddhist monk for advice, expecting to be told to live a more simple life. The monk replies instead with a sentence, “Tuhao, let‟s be friends!”Chinese Internet users are highly creative in their use of language, and are constantly inventing, and re-inventing words as a way of getting past censorship(审查) rules. But in this case, its popularity seems to be down to the fact that it expresses China‟s changing society so well—many people sneer at those with wealth, but are secretly jealous.25. What is the best title of the passage?A. Tuhao, a newly popular word in ChinaB. The long history of TuhaoC. The new usage of TuhaoD. Tuhao, a newly-invented Chinese word26. Which of the following may NOT be considered “tuhao”?A. A vulgar nouveau riche.B. A landholder.C. A quick-rich peasant without proper manners.D. A Buddhist monk.27. The last but one paragraph mainly tells us ________.A. what the new usage of the word isB. how the word becomes popular againC. why the unhappy man went to the Buddhist monkD. what advice the monk gave the unhappy man28. What does the underlined word in the last paragraph mean?A. Respect.B. Envy.C. Laugh.D. Disbelieve.CNo one can fail to stand in awed (令人敬畏的) admiration of the great discoveries of history—Newton‟s laws of motion, Kepler‟s principle of planetary movement, Einstein‟s general theory of relativity. Equally awe-inspiring are artistic creations in painting, theatre, music, and literature, which have also been brought about by discovery through personal efforts. What dothese extraordinary achievements of well-known scientists and artists have to do with problem solving?A great scientific discovery or a great work of art is surely the result of problem-solving activity. The solution to a problem, we are told, often comes to thinkers in a “flash of insight (顿悟)”, although they may have been turning the problem over in their minds for some time. As a particular form of problem solving, these creative acts are based on the broad knowledge gained in the past, whether this is of the “public” sort known to science, or of the “private” sort known to the artist.Many creative thinkers state that they have completely devoted themselves to the subject matter of the problem, often over fairly long periods of time. Indeed, it would be strange if they had not done this. Nothing in such statements supports the idea that there is anything very different about the problem solving that leads to discoveries of the great contributions to the society. The act of discovery, even in the relatively predictable sense that it occurs in everyday learning, involves a “sudden insight” which changes the problem situation into a solution situation. As we have seen, everyday discovery also requires that the learner have the knowledge of the rules gained in the past, which is involved in the solution.29. Newton, Kepler and Einstein are mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.A. bring about the subject of the discussionB. explain that scientists are more creativeC. show the difference between science and artsD. prove that arts require more personal efforts30. While knowledge from the past plays an important role in their achievements, thinkers sometimes also depend on their ________.A. artistic tastesB. sudden insightC. admiration of discoveriesD. scientific experiments31. What does the underlined word “this” refer to?A. Great contributions to the society.B. Long-time study of the subject matter.C. Various statements about problem solving.D. Complete devotion to artistic creation.32. We may conclude from the passage that ________.A. it is more likely to make scientific and artistic discoveries in everyday learningB. scientific discoveries or artistic creations are usually unpredictable in natureC. a sudden insight and knowledge from the past are required in making discoveriesD. knowledge of the rule in the past is often developed in the changes of situationDPeople have been dreaming up horrible monsters and scary spirits for centuries. The vampire, an “undead” creature thirsty for blood, is one of the most inventive and attractive creatures of all. It‟s also one of the most lasting. Vampire-like creatures date back to thousands of years ago, and pop up in dozens of different cultures.In this article, we‟ll see where the various elements of the vampire legend come from. We‟ll also look at the psychological significance of these creatures and find out about some real-life people or things that are remarkably similar to the supernatural vampire.The vampires in today‟s books, movies and television shows are incredibly complicated creatures. According to the mythology(神话), every vampire was once a human, who, after being bitten by a vampire, died and rose from the grave as a monster. Vampires desire the blood of the living, whom they hunt during the night. They bite their victims‟ necks with their two sharp front teeth.Since they‟re back-to-life corpses—the living remains of a dead person—vampires are often referred to as “the undead”. They can still pass as healthy humans, however, and will walk undetected among the living. In fact, vampires may be attractive, highly sexual beings, seducing(引诱)their prey before feeding. A vampire may also take the form of an animal, usually a bat or wolf, in order to launch a sudden attack on a victim before being detected.Vampires are potentially immortal(不死的), but they do have a few weaknesses. They can be destroyed by a fire or direct sunlight, and they are afraid of holy water and garlic. Vampires don‟t cast a reflection, and they have superhuman strength.This vampire figure, with its particular combination of characteristics and governing rules, is actually a fairly recent invention. Bram Stoker made it up in his l897 novel Dracula. Other authors reinterpreted(重新解释) Dracula in a number of plays, movies and books.But while the many details are new, most of the individual elements of the legend have deep roots, extending across many regions and cultures. In the next few sections, we‟ll…33. From the first two paragraphs, we can know that ________.A. vampire stories only exist in European culturesB. vampires will die in 3 days without drinking bloodC. vampire stories have existed since a long time agoD. vampires actually exist in real life34. According to the passage, which of the following best matches the image of a vampire?A. a wolf standing still by the lake staring at its own reflection in the waterB. a strong man with sunglasses sunbathing on the beachC. a lonely old man sitting by the campfire crushing garlicD. a sexy young woman dressed in a long skirt sipping wine in a night club35. The underlined sentence of the last paragraph is not complete. Which of the following should be the missing part?A. try to find out more about the eating habits of vampiresB. look at some of more famous vampire ancestorsC. read some romantic love stories in which vampires fall in love with humansD. start a tour exploring some of the best vampire films of all time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的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。