2018-2019学年甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题

会宁四中2018-2019学年度第二学期高一期中考试英语试卷第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）ALooking for something entertaining to do？Check out some awesome festivals around the world.Koninginnedag－The NetherlandsKoninginnedag or Queen's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although the birthday of the current Queen, Beatrix, is actually during the winter, she has celebrated it on April 30th, the country's official “Queen's Day”since 1949. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas(围巾)and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.Thai Elephant Day－ThailandThai Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephants are honored during a ceremony in which they are fed bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.The Fire Festival－ShetlandOn the last Tuesday in January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland goes up in flames. At the festival, you'll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you've ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fastpaced activity, and don't worry about making it to work the next day－it's a national holiday!Holi－IndiaHoli, the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India's most important holidays. On the day of the last full moon of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright­colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.1．What do we know about Koninginnedag?A．It is celebrated on the day of the current Queen's birthday.B．It is not celebrated outside the city of Amsterdam.C．Everyone must wear orange clothes to celebrate it.D．It has a history of more than sixty years.2．The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to________.A．show people's respect for their QueenB．show Thai people's respect for elephantsC．ask people to protect endangered animalsD．help people relax by singing and dancing3．Why don't people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival?A．Because people are allowed to sleep at work the next day.B．Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.C．Because people don't have to go to work the next day.D．Because the festival ends very early at night.4．If you are interested in the Festival of Colors，you should go to________.A．India B．ShetlandC．Thailand D．the NetherlandsBMy mother always told us there is no use crying over spilt milk. That means you should not get angry when something bad happens and cannot be changed. She also told us you have to break some eggs to make an omelet(煎蛋卷). This means you have to do what is necessary to move forward.My mother believed you are what you eat. A good diet is important for good health. She would always give us healthy food. She liked serving us meat and potatoes for dinner. The meat and potatoes can also mean the most important part of something.People always said my father was the salt of the earth, because he would never pour salt on a wound, or make someone feel worse about something that was already a bad experience. However, sometimes he told us a story that seemed bigger than life. So we had to take it with a grain(粒)of salt. That is, we could not believe everything he told us.My manager at work does not always know what is going on in our office.Yet she is right about one thing: there is no such thing as a free lunch. Something may appear to be free, but there may be a hidden cost. When we fail to see problems at work, the manager tells us to wake up and smell the coffee. We need to pay more attention and fix the problem. I once made a big mistake at the office and felt silly. I had egg on my face.Over the weekend, my friend invited me to watch a football game on television. But I do not like football. It is not my cup of tea.I hope I have given you food for thought, that is, something to think about.5. When problems came up, the author's mother told them to________.A．give up B．hurry upC．be careful D．keep calm6．Which of the following is used to describe the most important part of something?A．The milk and eggs. B．The salt and water.C．The tea and coffee. D．The meat and potatoes.7. In people's eyes, the author's father________.A．always feels unhappy B．always tells liesC．is a very nice man D．is a good storyteller8．If a girl's face t urns red because she does a wrong thing, she may say “__________”．A．I am what I eat B．I have egg on my faceC．It is not my cup of tea D．I'm the salt of the earthCFood we eat seems to have a great effect on our health. Although science has made big steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps 80% of human illness is related to food and 40% of cancer is related to food as well. That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, some researchers realized that things commonly used to keep colour in meats and other food additives(添加剂)caused cancer.Yet, these additives remain in our food, and it is difficult to know which things on the wrappings(包装)of foods are helpful or harmful. The additives which we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to their animals, and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of cows. Sometimes similar things are supplied to animals not for their health, but just to make a profit.The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to get a higher price on the market. Although some countries have tried to control such things, the practice continues. 9．According to this passage, we can know ________.A．perhaps most of human illness is caused by what we eatB．perhaps most kinds of cancer are related to what people eatC．cancer was discovered in 1945D．science has made food unfit to eat10．Things that are used to keep colours in meats are________.A．harmful B．uselessC．helpless D．delicious11．Which of the following is NOT true?A．Some wrappings of food are harmful.B．Farmers try to make more money on the market by fattening their animals.C．“The practice continues” means “things are still going on like that”．D. We needn't take care of what we eat.12．All the additives ________.A．are bright and colourless B．are not bright and colourfulC．have indirect effects on our health D．have direct effects on our healthDOne of the school days that I remember the best was my first day of school. Being a first grader seemed exciting to me then. I was to study in an all­girls school. My mother sent me to the front door of the classroom before leaving. “I have something to do”, she said. I didn't mind.I didn't want to appear too childish.The classroom held about forty students with room to spare. We sat in groups with the same number of girls in each group.I chose a seat and sat there while waiting for other girls to arrive. It didn't take that long and the other tables were soon full. There wasn't much chatting going on though, it seemed like my classmates were still shy. Who could blame them? It was a truly new environment for us. The girls in my group were also shy and most of them were looking down. Finally, a girl sitting in front of me broke the silence—she introduced herself as Amanda. She then burst out telling us about her family. The four other girls paid attention to what she said with an occasional nod at times.I lost what she said a few minutes after that. The next thing I knew, she was already talking about her cat. "Do you know its name?” she asked me.I was a little surprised at the sudden question.I thought about it for a while, and then finally answered, “I don't know.It could be anything.” The question was repeated on the other girls but with the same results. Amanda smiled proudly. She was happy that nobody could guess her cat's name.13．Which of the following about the writer is TRUE according to the passage?A．She went to school on the first day all by herself.B．She didn't seem to like the new school at first.C．She didn't want others to know her name.D．She didn't pay much attention to what Amanda said.14．The students didn't talk much to each other at first because ________.A．they didn't want to be the first to speakB．they didn't know what to begin withC．they were too shyD．they didn't know each other well15．Why did Amanda feel happy?A．Because nobody knew she had a cat at home.B．Because she was the only one who had a cat.C．Because she believed the others would surely like her cat.D．Because nobody could guess her cat's name.ESure, we've all heard that we should get more sleep. The realities of life often make it become "we should get more sleep later." __16__ The result is that you wake up the next day feeling like a role of The Walking Dead. Here are four ways you can adjust your biology in order to pay less for staying up.● Move around.Exercising before bed is a sure way to keep awake. That's why you shouldn't do it when you want to go to sleep, and it is also why hitting the gym, or even some fast push­ups can tell your body that it's not time for bed. Being physically exhausted isn't fun when you are trying to stay up late. __17__● Eat more protein.Few people think about the fact that the brain and body use a lot more energy when we're awake. If you are pulling an all­nighter, you're going to need a lot more food than you are used to eating. __18__ To stay awake, plan to eat larger meals than normal and to eat them more frequently.● Drink the right stuff.It's tempting (诱人) to switch to sugary caffeine drinks like Red Bull, but the sugar will lead to a crash. Instead, if you want to use caffeine, drink early in the evening so it'll wear off by the time you want to sleep. __19__ Don't make it worse by drinking sugar.●__20__Turn the lights down at night because bright lights keep you awake. For three or four hours after you're exposed to bright white light, your body won't make melatonin, a must for deep sleep. You will sleep better if you turn the lights a little bit down.A．Turn the lights off.B．Avoid bright lights.C．Just do enough to get energetic.D．And your body can never bear something like that.E．Your brain can use up to 25 percent of your total calories.F．When you stay up late, your blood sugar becomes abnormal.G．There is either more work to be done, or more fun to be had, or both.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）I used to abandon myself to despair. Last year my mother 21 from a stroke (中风) and hadan operation on her brain. I felt my whole world turn upside down and I had no 22 what I could do to help her to relieve her __23__. Tears welled up in my eyes whenever I was alone.Last month I 24 a precious watch, which was an 18­year­old birthday gift from my father.I could not fall asleep for a couple of nights because I felt 25 about the loss.There have been many 26 like these in my life. I could never figure out how to deal with such tough things 27 I read "If you have a lemon, make lemonade(柠檬水)"."When the wise man is handed a lemon, he says, ‘What 28 can I get from this? How can I29 my situation? How can I turn this lemon into a lemonade?’" the author wrote.I suddenly 30 that life is full of ups and downs, so I need to stay 31 all the time. Now when I think of my past, I wish I could have handled things 32 . When my mother was fighting for 33 , I should have held her hands in mine, telling her things would get better instead of 34 and crying.Several weeks ago, I took part in a campus singing competition. I didn’t 35 a prize. If I had not 36 this article, I would definitely have felt 37 again. But instead, I smiled after the competition. I was happy that at least I had got some stage 38 .Life is not just a bed of roses. There are thorns (刺) as well, but these thorns help us become 39 and strong. When life 40 us a lemon, let’s try to make a lemonade.21. A. resulted B. suffered C. survived D. escaped22. A. hope B. wonder C. idea D. doubt23. A. pain B. anxiety C. fear D. pressure24. A. received B. sold C. fixed D. lost25. A. unbelievable B. shameful C. angry D. terrible26. A. diseases B. memories C. incidents D. difficulties27. A. when B. until C. though D. since28. A. lesson B. lemonade C. decision D. challenge29. A. control B. accept C. improve D. avoid30. A. realized B. thought C. discovered D. predicted31. A. healthy B. independent C. serious D. positive32. A. exactly B. differently C. easily D. practically33. A. recovery B. life C. freedom D. happiness34. A. shouting B. hiding C. quarreling D. regretting35. A. expect B. miss C. win D. refuse36. A. figured out B. written down C. found out D. come across37. A. embarrassed B. discouraged C. excited D. concerned38. A. performance B. experience C. progress D. effect39. A. brave B. calm C. great D. clever40. A. shows B. makes C. gives D. sends第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）I dream to be 41.________ popular teacher in the future because I hope I can bring knowledge and 42.________ (happy) to children.With time passing by, my wonderful middle school life is coming to the end. Just when I entered Sunshine School, I was a childish boy 43.________ liked playing computer games. I still remembered my first mid­term exam.I failed many subjects. I even thought about 44.________ (give) up. It was Ms Zhang who encouraged me 45.________ (face) the difficulties bravely. 46.________the help of my teacher, I redoubled my efforts. I 47.________(overcome) difficulties and do well in the school subjects. Thanks to Ms Zhang, I have gained a lot both in my study 48.________in my life. I hope I can be as 49.________ ( excellently) as my teacher.All in all, I will learn harder to get more knowledge so as to lay a good foundation for my future. I will make full use of my every second and make my dream come true. I believe I can 50.________ (success)!第三部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解Every year migratory(迁徙的) bats travel from Mexico to Bracken Cave, where they spend the summer consuming insects that would otherwise hungrily eat common food crops. But the bats have been showing up far earlier than they did two decades ago.In a study, scientists at Rothamsted Research, an agricultural laboratory in England, used radar data from 160 U.S. weather stations to analyze activity in the Texas bat colony from 1995 through 2017. They discovered the creatures were leaving their winter quarters in Mexico earlier and reproducing sooner. They were also astonished to find increasing numbers of bats overwintering(过冬) at Bracken Cave instead of heading back to their cold weather quarters in Mexico. Overwintering is a sign that warmer temperatures change the bats' annual rhythms, Rothamsted biologist Phillip Stepanian says.A separate study of migratory bats in Indiana, published last year, found that temperature variations affected arrival and departure times—likewise hinting at the potential influence of climate change. Joy O'Keefe, a biology professor at Indiana State University and co-author of that study, says early arrival at their summer habitats(栖息地) could expose these bats to cold snaps(寒流), and they could freeze to death.Joy O'Keefe and her colleagues also found that changing bat migration times can also clash with rainfall patterns. Many insects that bats eat breed in seasonal lakes and puddles. If the bats arrive too early to benefit from summer rainfall and the resulting abundance of insects they may struggle to feed their pups(幼崽) or skip reproduction altogether, O'Keefe says. She fears this shift could cause Midwestern bats to decrease toward extinction, which would be bad news for humans. "Declines in bat populations could have severe effects for crop success," she says, adding that bats also "control significant disease vectors, such as mosquitoes."However, scientists are not certain that climate change alone is causing the Bracken Cave bat colony to migrate earlier. They have found a direct link between seasonal temperatures and bird migration, but bats are also influenced by factors such as changes in wind speed and direction. And there are other complications. “Bats are mysterious little animals th at move mostly at night and are difficult to observe and track," Stepanian says. "We have this conceptual picture of what might be happening, but really tying it to the cause is the next step."（1）Scientists at Rothamsted Research found that _________.A. bats prefer colder weatherB. bats delay their reproductionC. warming affects bat migrationD. radar can be used to observe bats（2）Joy O'Keefe discovered that _________.A. bats are used to living in rainfall seasonsB. bats' earlier migration might harm farmingC. insects' reproduction helps to spread diseaseD. insects shortage makes bats reproduce earlier（3）What does the last paragraph want to tell us?A. Wind speed and direction affect bats.B. It is difficult to observe and track bats.C. Climate change makes bats migrate earlier.D. Further research on the cause is necessary.（4）What is the best title for the passage?A. Bats' habitatsB. Endangered batsC. Bats' scheduleD. Bats, our good friends【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】【点评】本文是一篇说明文，作者先提出蝙蝠迁徙提前的这种现象，然后分析了这种现象可能导致的后果，最后分析了可能导致蝙蝠迁徙提前的原因。

会宁四中2014—2015学年第二学期高二级中期考试英语试卷（时间：100分钟;满分：120分）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分：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）ANearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And don’t turn down party invitat ions just because of your shyness.Prepare for yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people . I think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people, Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too.No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know about you.1. Where would this article probably appear?A. In a popular magazineB. On the top-line position of a newspaperC. In a science textbookD. In an encyclopedia (百科全书)2. The main purpose of the article is to _____.A. explain how shyness developed B .recommend ways of dealing with shynessC. persuade readers that shyness is naturalD. prove that shyness can be overcome3. Which of these can you conclude from reading the article?A. Shy people never have any funB. Entertainers choose their work to fight shynessC. The attempt to overcome shyness is always successfulD. The attempt to overcome shyness is always rewarding4. Who probably gives the suggestion for fighting shyness?A. The author of the articleB. Shy men and womenC. Doctors and psychologistsD. Popular entertainersBA new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by a local government in Eastern England. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children’s safety on the roads.Until now the local government have only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more than three miles from their school, or sometimes less if special reasons existed. Now it has been decided that if a group of parents ask for help in organizing transport they will be prepared to go ahead, as long as the arrangement will not lose money and children taking part will be attending their nearest school.The new plan is to be fired out this term for children living at Milton who attend Impington School. The children live just within the three-mile limit and the local government said in the past that they would not undertake to provide free transport to the school. But now they have agreed to offer a sum of money for a bus service from Milton to Impington and back, a plan which has the support of the school’s headmaster. Between 50 and 60 parents have said they would like their children to take part. Final calculations have still to be carried out, but a government official has said the cost to parents should be less than ￡20 a term. They have been able to arrange the service at a low cost because there is already an agreement with the bus company for a bus to take children who live further away to Impington. The same bus would now just make one more journey to pick up the Milton children. The official said they would get in touch with other groups of parents who in the past had asked if transport could be provided for their children, to see if they would like to take part in the new plan.5. What is the aim of the plan?A. To prevent the students’ road accidentsB. To relieve the traffic pressureC. To save time for the parents and studentsD. To help the parents save money6. How can the local government arrange the new bus service at a low cost?A. By letting the bus run in the morning onlyB. By limiting the number of the studentsC. By getting the support from the headmasterD. By linking the new bus service with the existing one7. Which of the following is possible if the plan is carried out?A. The bus company will make much more moneyB. The children can choose whatever school they likeC. The parents can get rid of their worriesD. The students in Impington School can have free bus rides8. This passage is most probably _____A. a personal letterB. an advertisementC. a headmaster’s reportD. a newspaper articleCOn June 5, 1981 the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, U.S. announced the presence of a rare, infectious disease in five American homosexuals (同性恋). Soon doctors were finding similar cases all over the country and the world. The AIDS epidemic(流行病)had officially begun. By 1983 it was clear that AIDS had spread around the world. More than twenty years later, AIDS has left twenty-six million dead and another forty million infected. AIDS has become the worst medical disaster ever experienced by mankind.Hundreds of young people between the ages of 20 and 45 died each week during the early years of the U.S. AIDS. More than 600,000 cases of AIDS have been reported since 1981 in the United States, and it is estimated that there may be as many as 900,000 Americans infected with HIV.Though the rate of HIV infections continues to increase in the United States, the number of AIDS cases has fallen sharply since 1996, when antiretroviral drugs came onto the market. Unfortunately, the AIDS epidemic continues today in Africa and much of Asia, where antiretroviral treatment is not available and health care is far from enough. AIDS is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, and the No. 1 cause of death due to infectious disease.HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was first separated in 1983 by a team at thePasteur Institute in Paris. That discovery made it possible to develop a test for AIDS and trace back to victims who may have died before doctors were aware of the disease.However, scientists still don't know exactly how and where AIDS started. Finding the source of AIDS could be important in developing a vaccine(疫苗) and be important in mapping the future course of the epidemic.9. It can be inferred from the passage thatA. antiretroviral drugs will be obtained easily all over the worldB. the best way to stop AIDS is to develop a vaccineB. scientists will soon find a way to cure AIDSD. there will be fewer AIDS cases in the world in the future10. Which areas are the most worrying places where AIDS spreads quickly?A. Africa.B. Asia.C. The United States.D. France.11. The number of AIDS cases has greatly decreased in the United States due to the factA. a team at the Pasteur Institute in Paris succeeded in separating HIVB. some effective medicine has been inventedB. scientists understand AIDS better and better.D. The rate of HIV infections continue to rise in the United States12. When did the name of AIDS come into being?A. In 1983.B. In 1981.C. In 1996.D. In 1994.DBalzac was good at buying things at its lowest price. One day he wanted to buy a vase in a shop window that was much more expensive than he could offer. Not being able to make the shopkeeper cut down its price very much, he left without further talking. Collecting a half dozen of his friends, he explained his wish to them and they worked a plan. The first would enter the shop and make an offer, lower than the marked price. Not getting the vase at his price, he would walk out. Shortly after another would enter and ask for a price lower than the first. In this way, each of the others would offer a price lower than the one before, and the last of his friends made a great effort to attempt to get it at the lowest price. Before long Balzac himself would return, offer more than the last two or three persons made and trust to luck. The plan worked--- Balzac got the vase at his price!13. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. A vase in the window was placed much higher than Balzac could reach.B.At first the price of the vase was much higher than Balzac could offer.C.Balzac always wanted to buy a vase that was much more expensive than he couldpayD.Balzac was very poor. He couldn’t buy the vase at a high price.14.How many friends did Balzac gather?A. SixB. TwelveC. TenD. Five15.What kind of person does the writer try to tell us about Balzac and his friends?A. UnkindB. DishonestC. SelfishD. Clever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。

甘肃省会宁县第四中学2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期中试题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分,满分40分)AGreat Activities for Nature LoversHikingOne of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old fashioned hike。

Hiking generally doesn’t req uire any fancy equipment or special skills，just a piece of map and a thirst for adventure。

This activity can be as relaxing as you make it。

Backcountry CampingWhy limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend for a longer adventure？Backcountry camping involves packing your tent，sleeping gear，food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location。

If you’re an experienced hiker and camper， this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wilderness.Mountain and Road BikingBiking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther in nature， unlike long hikes through the woods and backcountry camping。

甘肃省永昌四中2018-2019学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（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和D)中,选出最佳选项。

请将答案涂在答题卡上。

AHow to prepare for exams? Well, it is a big question that you always ask yourself.There is no short cut to success, which is the first thing you should remember. For this reason you have to study hard first of all. Besides, here are some tips for you.Never fear or hate exams and be confident. Some students study well but still may be afraid of exams and due to this reason they won’t be able to get good marks. So leave all your fears behind and free your mind before starting your studies. You have to be confident and it is the most important thing for attaining victory.Prepare a good timetable. Prepare a timetable before starting your studies. This should include all subjects, but tough subjects can be given more time while easier ones less. And remember some time shall be spared for entertainment and also there should be enough break time between each subject.Select a proper atmosphere for studying. No need to explain this point. Can anyone study well while watching TV? So select a place where you feel comfortable and can concentrate. And importantly it is better to study early in the morning when you will have quiet surroundings and you can concentrate more.Make notes while studying. This is a very important point. Make small notes while studying can help you remember all the points. It will work better if you use these notes for revision in the last one or two hours than you skip through pages of your textbook. It won’t take much time to go through these notes.Write well. As we all know, the first impression is the best impression. So your handwriting affects your marks. Try to write neatly. If it is not good enough, don’t worry; if youpresent it in a good manner you can score more marks.1．Which proverb can show the writer’s attitude towards our studies?A. No pains, no gains.B. Knowledge is power.C. It’s never too old to learn.D. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.2．Why do some students hate exams according to the passage?A. Because they think exams are meaningless.B. Because preparing for exams takes up most of their time.C. Because there are too many exams at school.D. Because they don’t have enough self-confidence.3．Why does the writer say “No need to explain this point” in Paragraph 5?A. Because it’s difficult to explain.B. Because it’s easy to understand.C. Because we need to study in silence.D. Because a proper atmosphere can be formed anywhere.BFather’s GardenMy father was always a good gardener. One of my earliest memories is standing without shoes in the freshly tilled(翻耕的) soil, my hands blackened from digging in the ground.As a child, I loved following Dad around in the garden. I remember Dad pushing the tiller(耕作机) ahead in perfectly straight lines. Dad loved growing all sorts of things yellow and green onions, watermelons almost as big as me, rows of yellow corn, and our favorite—red tomatoes.As I grew into a teenager, I didn’t get so excited about gardening with Dad. Instea d of magical land of possibility, it had turned into some kind of prison. As Dad grew older, his love for gardening never disappeared. After all the kids were grown and had started families of their own, Dad turned to gardening like never before. Even when he was diagnosed with cancer, he still took care of his garden.But then, the cancer, bit by bit, invaded his body. I had to do the things he used to do. What really convinced me that Dad was dying was the state of his garden that year. The rows and rows of multicolored vegetables were gone. Too tired to weed them, he simply let them be. He only planted tomatoes.For the first few years after he died, I couldn’t even bear to look at anyone’s garden without having strong memories pour over me like cold water from a bucket. Three years ago, I decided to plant my own garden and started out with just a few tomatoes. That morning, after breaking up a fair amount of soil, something caught the corner of my eye and I had to smile. It was my eight-year-old son Nathan, happily playing in the freshly tilled soil.4. Why did the author like the garden when he was a child?A. He wanted to be a garden-crazy like his father.B. He loved being in the garden with his father.C. The garden was full of his favorite food.D. The garden was just freshly tilled.5. When all the kids started their own families, the author’s father _____.A. stopped his gardening.B. turned to other hobbies.C. devoted more to gardening.D. focused on planting tomatoes6. What happened to the garden when the author’s father was seriously ill?A. There was a great harvest.B. The garden was almost deserted.C. No plant grew in the garden at all.D. The author’s son took charge of the garden.7. Why did the author start his garden with tomatoes?A. He wanted to honor his father.B. His son liked the fields of tomatoes.C. He only knew how to grow tomatoes.D. He thought tomatoes were easy to manage.CDear John,My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an openmind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的）about it, I could make my life fulfilling.All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!Sincerely,Amber8. Amber wrote the letter mainly to______.A. introduce herself to JohnB. talk about her bad yearC. ask for some adviceD. express her thanks9. We can infer from the passage that Amber______.A. didn't like her boyfriendB. spent a lot of time onlineC. wasn't satisfied with her jobD. received very good education10. What is implied about John in the letter?A. He is a very famous writer.B. He used to live a very negative life.C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.11. What does Amber's change tell us?A. Practice makes perfect.B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.C. A positive attitude is rewarding.D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.DAlbert Einstein was probably the most famous scientist of the twentieth century. He changed scientific thinking in the modern world. He is generally considered as the greatest physicist who ever lived. What’s more, he devoted a lot of his time and energy to working for human rights an d progress.In 1933, while Einstein was visiting England and the United States, the Nazi government of Germany took all his things away, including his position and his citizenship. Einstein then settleddown in the United States. In 1939, Einstein, who loved peace—afraid of a world in which only Hitler would had an atomic bomb（原子弹）—tried hard to persuade President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a famous letter to have the United States start uranium research. That Germany, after all, had no bomb, and that the first bomb would fall on Japan, could not have been expected. After the war, Einstein never stopped working for peace and reducing the number of soldiers in the world.Although he wasn’t connected with any accepted religion（宗教）, Einstein felt that trust in a personal God was too special an idea to be suitable to the God at work in this universe, but he never believed that the universe was one of chance or disorder. The universe to him was one of pure law and order. He once said, “God may know everything, but he is not hateful.”12. From the passage we know that .A. no scientist is as great as Albert Einstein during this century.B. Albert Einstein was likely to be the greatest scientist of his time.C. Albert Einstein made the first atomic bomb for the United States of America.D. Albert Einstein gave up his German citizenship for political reasons.13. If Einstein had known that Hitler had no atomic bomb and that the first atomic bomb would fall on Japan, he would .A. have continued his scientific research.B. have won another Nobel Prize for physics.C. not have advised starting uranium research in the U. S. A.D. not have moved to the U. S. A.14. Einstein in 1933.A. visited England and the U. S. A.B. lost everything.C. became a man without a country.D. both A and C.15. Einstein believed that everything in the universe .A. was kept in order by its own law.B. had nothing to do with each other.C. happened in an irregular way.D. was made by the personal God.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。

会宁四中2017-2018学年度第二学期高二级中期考试英语试卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列三篇短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ABelow are four ads on the website.Artful ExperienceIt's an artful experience even if you're artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It's creative fun for everyone to paint your own pottery（陶器）!No experience needed. Our studio will show you how. It's as easy as 1-2-3!sumplastpl@Chinese-English TranslatorThis is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to put their Chinese skills to use.Requirements: native speaker of English; business translation experience is preferred but not a must; able to fulfill several projects on time; excellent reading skills in Chinese. If interested, please email staff@ or call 453-268-130.Ancient Object MarketHere you find a large variety of old European furniture, statues and paintings. We also offer a large selection of clocks in bronze, wood, white metal. Organizing buying tours based on the needs of our clients is something else we do. We pick you up from the airport, make hotel reservations and drive you around to the best wholesale（批发）dealers. Our email is artworkdeal@.－－－－－We are delighted to offer you an efficient and reasonably priced service of high-class car rentals（租赁）with qualified drivers. Suitable for your journeys to and/or from Rome'sairports or other destinations. We will be there to meet you on your arrival at the airport and drive you to your destination in complete safety and comfort. If you need the service, please call 668-556429.1. Contemporary Art studio is a place where .A. one can enjoy many kinds of artworksB. one can make pottery by himself/herselfC. one can learn how to paint on potteryD. one can improve his/her painting skills greatly2. Who may be suitable for a Chinese-English translator?A. An American graduate who is good at Chinese.B. A Chinese graduate who majored in business.C. A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.D. An American college student who is interested in English translation.3. If Mr.Black wants to buy a painting, he can .A. send an email to sumplastpl@B. send an email to artworkdeal@C. call 453-268-130D. call 668-556-4294. Which of the following can be the best title for the fourth advertisement?A. Nice Rome trips.B. Cheap Car Tours.C. Airport Car Rentals With Drivers.D. Flight Service To Pick You Up.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and I’d been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my p lace. Can’t you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly--and felt the ache in my tooth. I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?In the dentist’s office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Don’t worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!5. Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?A. Cheerful.B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.D. Upset.6. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentist’s office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.7.Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because the assistant kept comforting her.D. Because she could relax in the chair,CBy May, after three months, I had lost 22 pounds and reached my goal of 115 pounds. My fri ends would say “Alice, you look great!” or “How did you lose so much weight?” Those compliments made me feel good and confident.Soon I dropped to 110 pounds. A few of my friends told me that I needed to stop dieting, because I was starting to look sick. They brought me a present－a bag of chocolates, which I later gave to my sister. My mom would come to my room, with tears in her eyes, and have long chats about how harmful this diet was and begged me to stop. My dad would leave worried messages on my cell phone at school, telling me that it would do serious harm to my body.By mid-June, when school was coming to an end, I was down to an only alive state of 95 pounds. All of a sudden, I knew I had to do something. I guessed the number itself scared me. I recalled my doctor. He told me about a girl who was 95 pounds and was at the risk of dying. I knew I was putting my life at risk, but for what? To make those who love me worried? Was it worthwhile to be thin?Now I realize that models in magazines, TV and movies are not realistic. The price to pay for the “perfect body” is living with a dangerous and sometimes deadly eating disorder. And there are more important things to think about than how thin you are.8. The underlined word “compliments” in Paragraph 1 pro bably means ________.A. questionsB. experiencesC. understandingD. praise9 Why did the author’s mother come to her room in tears?A. Because the mother was deeply moved by her daughter’s friends.B. Because the mother thought her daughter was brave enough.C. Because the mother was sorry to have helped her daughter go on a diet.D. Because the mother was worried about her daughter’s health10. The author decided to stop dieting ________.A. when her weight dropped to 95 poundsB. after her parents persuaded her out of itC. after she reached her goal of losing weightD. after her friends told her to stop dieting11. From the text we learn that ________.A. there are no models with a perfect body in real lifeB. it is too expensive for people to lose weightC. an unhealthy diet can lead to serious health problemsD. you will be healthy as long as you stop dietingDMost times, what people accept as hope is a feeling or thought that something desired may happen. The word hope is a guarantee（保证）of happiness without a doubt. Hope in ancient Greek is “elpis” meaning “to expect or look forward with pleasure”. Orison Swett Marden says “there is no medicine as great and powerful expectation of something better tomorrow.”Samuel Esson Jonah is one of the world’s most influential personalities of this century. When he was young, mining for Africans was hell on earth, because they were treated very badly and there were no key positions in the industry for them because it was believed that the black could not manage their affairs successfully. Even in the face of all these challenges and discriminations, Jonah hoped to head the industry someday. When he told his workmates and parents about his hope, he became a laughing stock. Not giving up on his hope, he worked hard toward it and at last he became president of Anglo Gold Ashanti.Hope without doubt helps you to work hard until you finally achieve your aims or goals. Hope keeps one alive and also helps us persevere (坚持) to succeed. Someone may say “I’ve tried and failed several times”. As a matter of fact, failure is inevitable(无法避免的) sometimes but that doesn’t overrule your ability to succeed. The key is that you can’t give up your hope. Our history has seen many great achievers. Though they hoped they could make it, they also failed; however, they didn’t give up on their hope. They worked even harder and eventually succeeded.Today when we can celebrate so many of them for their courage, remember “faith without work is dead”, so is your dream or hope. Samuel Similes says “Hope is the companion （伙伴） of power, the mother of success, for who so hopes strongly has within him the giftof miracles (奇迹).” So don’t let your hope down.12. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. What hope really means.B. How to remain hopeful.C. The importance of having hope.D. The relationship between hope and pleasure.13. The author uses the example of Samuel Esson Jonah mainly to _________.A. prove a lowly man can also succeedB. prove that hope can lead to successC. show the times produce their heroesD. show it’s hard for a black to succeed14. According to Paragraph 3, to succeed one should _________.A. acquire great abilityB. try to understand historyC. avoid quitting easilyD. stop being overconfident15. Which would be the best title for the text?A. Hope is just a choiceB. Keep your hope aliveC. Failure breeds successD. How to achieve success第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2019学年甘肃省高二下学期期中考试英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. A schoolgirl saved her father's life by kicking him in the chest after he suffered a serious allergic (过敏的) reaction which stopped his heart.Izzy, nine, restarted father Colm's heart by stamping (踩) on his chest after he fell down at home and stopped breathing.Izzy's mother, Debbie, immediately called 999 but Izzy knew doctors would never arrive in time to save her father, so decided to use CPR.However, she quickly discovered her arms weren't strong enough, so she stamped on her father's chest .Debbie then took over with some more conventional chest compressions (按压) until the ambulance arrived .Izzy, who has been given a bravery award by her school, said: "I just kicked him really hard. My mum taught me CPR but I knew I wasn't strong enough to use hands. I was quite scared. The doctor said I might as well be a doctor or a nurse. My mum said that Dad was going to hospital with a big footprint on his chest." She's a little star," said Debbie, "I was really upset but Izzy just took over. I just can't believe what she did. I really think all children should be taught first aid. Izzy did CPR then the doctor turned up. Colm had to have more treatment on the way to the hospital and we've got to see an expert."Truck driver Colm, 35, suffered a mystery allergic reaction on Saturday and was taken to hospital, but was sent home only for it to happen again the next day. The second at tack was so serious that his airway swelled, preventing him from breathing, his blood pressure dropped suddenly, and his heart stopped for a moment.He has now made a full recovery from his suffering.1. Izzy kicked her father in the chest ______ .A. to express her helplessnessB. to practise CPR on himC. to keep him awakeD. to restart his heart2. What's the right order of the events?a. Izzy kicked Colm.b. Debbie called 999.c. Izzy learned CPR.d. Symptoms of Colm's allergic reaction.A. cabdB. dbcaC. cdbaD. dcab3. What does Paragraph 8 mainly talk about?A. What Colm suffered.B. Colm's present condition.C. What caused Colm's allergy.D. Symptoms of Colm's allergic reaction.2. Metrorail(地铁）Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out .Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station .Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays .Hours of serviceOpen: 5a.m. Mon.-Fri. 7a.m. Sat.-Sun.Close: midnight Sun.-Thurs. 3a.m. Fri.-Sat. nightsLast train times vary .To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip card , the fare is $ 1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card .For more information about buying senior /disabled farecard , SmarTrip cards and passes , please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-637-7000and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between4and 6p.m.·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost&Found at 202-962-1195,1. What should you know about farecard machines？A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines .C. They offer special service to the elderly .D. They make change for no more than $5.2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ？A. At midnight .B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7a.m.3. What is good about a SmarTrip card ？A. It is convenient for old people.B. It saves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any train.D. It is sold on the Internet.3. The kids in this village wear dirty, ragged clothes. They sleep beside cows and sheep in huts made of sticks and mud. They have no school. Yet they all can chant the English alphabet, and some can make words.The key to their success: 20 tablet computers(平板电脑) dropped off in their Ethiopian village in February by a U.S. group called One Laptop Per Child. The goal is to find out whether kids using today’s new technology can teach themselves to read in places where no schools or teachers exist. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers analyzing the project data say they’re already amazed. “What I think has already happened is that the kids have already learned more than they would have in one year of kindergarten,” said Matt Keller, who runs the Ethiopia program.The fastest learner—and the first to turn on one of the tablets—is 8-year-old Kelbesa Negusse. The device’s camera was disabled to save memory, yet within weeks Kelbesa had figured out its workings and made the camera work. He called himself a lion, a marker of accomplishment in Ethiopia.With his tablet, Kelbasa rearranged the letters HSROE into one of the many English animal names he knows. Then he spelled words on his own. “Seven months ago he didn’t know any English. That’s unbelievable,” said Keller.The project aims to get kids to a stage called “deep reading,” where they can read to learn. It won’t be in Amharic, Ethiopia’s first language, but in English, which is widely seen as the ticket to higher paying jobs.1.How does the Ethiopia program benefit the kids in the village?A. It trains teachers for them.B. It contributes to their self-study.C. It helps raise their living standards.D. It provides funds for building schools.2.What can we infer from Keller’s words in Paragraph 3?A. They need more time to analyze data.B. More children are needed for the research.C. He is confident about the future of the project.D. The research should be carried out in kindergartens.3.It amazed Keller that with the tablet Kelbesa could _______.A. learn English words quickly.B. draw pictures of animals.C. write letters to researchers.D. make phone calls to his friends.4.What is the aim of the project?A. To offer Ethiopians higher paying jobs.B. To make Amharic widely used in the world.C. To help Ethiopian kids read to learn in English.D. To assist Ethiopians in learning their first language.二、七选五4. Most drink s stating that they are fruit­flavored (水果味道的) contain nofruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签) before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non­existent，” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove. “Food production is highly competitive. __ 1. __It will increase profits, and consumers won't always realize they are being tricked.”Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products such as fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products that do not havethe desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28strawberry­flavored products sold in stores. __ 2. __ Of the 11 products thatdid contain strawberries, five of them contained less than one percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar. __ 3. __ Let's take jam as an example. Some strawberry­flavored jam waslabeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.__ 4. __ Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what they have bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring. “Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading. __ 5. __ Unfortunately, it is also legal and widespread , ” Tokelove said. “It's time to take measures to protect the consumers' rights.”A. The products which contain real fruit are popular with people.B. Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.C. They found that about 60 percent of them didn't contain any fruit at all.D. If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likely to do so.E. It is important and necessary to demand a small amount of flavoring in the products.F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberry or even no fruit at all.G. The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a product should belisted on the packaging.三、完形填空5. Over the past few decades, more and more countries have opened up their markets, increasingly ____ the world economy into one free-flowing global market. The question is: Is economic globalization ____ for all?According to the World Bank, one of its chief supporters, economicglobalization has helped reduce ______ in a large number of developing countries. It quotes one study that shows increased wealth ____ toimproved education and longer life in twenty-four developing countries as a result of integration (融合）of local economies into the world economy. Hometo ____ three billion people, these twenty-four countries have seen incomes ______ at an average rate of five percent ____ to two percent indeveloped countries.Those who _____ globalization claim that economies in developing countries will benefit from new opportunities for small and home-based businesses.______ , small farmers in Brazil who produce nuts that would originally have sold only in ____ open-air markets can now promote their goods worldwide by the Internet.Critics take a different view, believing that economic globalization is actually ____ gap between the rich and poor. A study ____ by the U.N.-sponsored World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization shows that only a few developing countries have actually ____ from integration（融合）into the world economy and that the poor, the uneducated, unskilled workers, and native peoples have been left behind. _____ , they maintain that globalization may eventually threaten emerging businesses. For example, Indian craftsmen who currently seem to benefit from globalization because they are able to __ their products may soon face fierce competition that could put them out of ____ When large-scale manufacturers start to produce the same goods, or when superstores like Wal-Mart ____ , these small businesses will not be able to _____ and will be crowded out.One thing is certain about Globalization—there is no ______ . Advances in technology combined with more open policies have already created an interconnected world. The ______ now is finding a way to create a kind of globalization that works for the benefit of all.1. A. transforming B. translating C. transporting D. transiting2. A. possible B. smooth C. good D. easy3. A. crime B. poverty C. conflict D. population4. A. contributing B. responding C. turning D. owing5. A. or so B. some C. certain D. only6. A. remain B. drop C. shift D. increase7. A. connected B. contrary C. compared D. competing8. A. doubt B. define C. advocate D. ignore9. A. In addition B. For instance C. In other words D. All in all10. A. mature B. new C. local D. foreign11. A. finding B. exploring C. bridging D. widening12. A. conducted B. carried C. got D. missed13. A. suffered B. profited C. learned D. withdrawn14. A. Furthermore B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise15. A. consume B. deliver C. export D. advertise16. A. trouble B. business C. power D. mind17. A. go B. leave for C. stop D. move in18. A. keep up B. come in C. go around D. help out19. A. taking off B. getting alone C. holding out D. turning back20. A. agreement B. prediction C. outcome D. challenge四、单词拼写6.1. It is highly ___________ (推荐)that the students read the following books.2. Now I have the great ___________ （特权）of introducing our speaker from Japan.3. I regretted ________ (购买) the second-hand car.4. You shouldn’t have believed him. His actions often ________ （矛盾）his words.5. The meeting discussed the fair ______ （分配）of income and wealth.6. There are several people with a lower rank than me in our factory--thatis , they are _____ （资历较浅的） to me.7. I felt much ________ (同情) for the blind.8. It seems quite _____ (荒谬）to expect anyone to drive for three hours just for a ten-minute meeting.9. Cycling is highly b ______ to health and the environment.10. He never even stopped to ______ （祝贺） me.11. He is a terrible dancer; he is too c _____ and keeps stepping on his partner's feet.12. From James’s face, I could see he was terrified of being ____________ (抛弃) by us.13. We can use honey to s _____ for sweet.14. As we know, the Internet helps people have easy a _____ to all kinds of information.15. The poor workers d _____ the heavy stones in teams with ropes overtheir shoulders.五、短文填空7. Taking a taxi in a certain Eastern European country can be a shocking experience. 1. is said that some taxi drivers have metal wires stuck into the passenger seats. And 2. a button is pushed, the seat will give you 3.electric shock. These taxi drivers don’t do this 4. fun. They do it to tourists 5. argue about the ridiculous(可笑的，荒谬的) fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much 6. ten times the legal fare.They have a secret switch which makes the meters run faster. If the tourists refuse to pay, 7. are really in for a shock.In one case, a German woman had no 8. (choose) but to pay $120 for a $ 20 ride from the airport. She said that she was "really taken for a ride," but what could she do? Besides the electric shock, she 9. (threaten) with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice for tourists, “Take the bus 10. stay at home.”六、短文改错8. 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。

会宁一中2018-2019学年度第二学期中期考试高二级英语试题考试说明：满分120分，考试时间100分钟第一部分阅读理解（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和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AHiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city. Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.Greenbelt on the GoTuesday, August 14, 2018 10:00a.m.---11:30a.m.Join us for relaxing walks through our parks. Enjoy the pretty views of them, as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special. The length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group. Considering the environment, your foods are not allowed. Registration is required. To register, please email naturecenter@ before August 14.Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education DepartmentPhone Number: (718)351-3450Contact Email: naturecenter@Adult Afternoon HikesWednesday, October 10,2018 1:30p.m.---3:00p.m.Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! You’re encouraged to bring small meals and drinks for the break time.Position: Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley, 700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy, Greenbelt Environmental Education DepartmentPhone Number: (718)351-3450Contact Email: naturecenter@The South Pole at Wards PointThursday ,November 15,2018 7:00a.m.---7:00p.m.The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach. Shells, rocks, and stones of every shape and size can be found here. Not to be missed are the park’s other a ttractions: four galleries, and five historic houses!Position: Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street ,Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Conference House ParkContact Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qovCommunity Days at Conference House ParkWednesda, September 19, 2018 12:00p.m.---2:00p.m.Enjoy new gardens at the Visitor Center. Explore and help repair the three self-designed gardens: vegetable, native plant, and sculpture. Experience kids crafts, adult art programs, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Peking Opera and more in this lovely setting.Position: Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street, Staten IslandEvent Organizer: Conference House ParkPhone Number: (718)227-1463Contact Email: john.kilcullen@parks .nyc.qov1. Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?A. Greenbelt on the Go.B. Adult Afternoon Hikes.C. The South Pole at Wards Point .D. Community Days at Conference House Park.2. What do we know about Greenbelt on the Go?A. The length of the hike is settled.B. Visitors need to register in advance.C. People will visit three distinct parks.D. It takes place in Conference House Park.3. What do the four walking tours have in common?A. They all charged no fees.B. They are all open to adults.C. They’re held by the same organizer.D. They require visitors to bring food.BJudy Wright and her husband decided to move closer to their son, Chris, who lived in Georgia. About a month after the move, Judy fell ill, suffering from her ongoing (不间断的) battle against Parkinson disease.Her condition worsened rapidly and she required medical care at home. The family hired a nursing aid who canceled at the last minute. Instead, a woman named TunDe Hector showed up in her place.One day, TunDe shared a story with Judy and her family. She remembered a particularly difficult day in 2014, when a stranger had helped her with a kind gesture. She had run out of gas, and with only $5 in her pocket, was walking to a gas station. A man saw her walking and turned his car around. He paid for her gas and gave her all the cash left in his wallet. Upon hearing the story, Judy’s son, Chris, took off his hat and said ,“That was me!” He was the stranger that had helped TunDe on that difficult day.During the care of Judy, the Wright family learned about TunDe’s family and her own dream. The nursing aid, TunDe hoped that one day she could become an OB-GYN nurse. Her tuition was past due (逾期) and she had a family to care for, but she was determined to achieve that goal for herself and her family.Judy died on July 9,2017. Instead of flowers, her family asked mourners (悼念者) to donate to TunDe’s education, to assist her in paying for her nursing school. In less than a week, they raised more than $8,000 and presented her with the surprise check.4. Why did Judy’s family choose TunDe in the end?A. To help her with a kind gesture.B. To look after Judy in the hospital.C. To replace another nursing aid.D. To give Judy the best medical care.5. How might Chris feel when hearing TunDe’s story?A. ThrilledB.ShockedC. PuzzledD. Delighted6. How did the Wright family help TunDe after Judy’s death?A. They paid for her education.B. They helped care for her family.C. They bought her a surprise present.D. They helped her realize her dream.7. What does the whole story mainly tell us ?A. Kindness comes full circle.B. Constant dropping wears stone.C. The truth never fears investigation.D. Actions speak louder than words.CA study showed that the experiences children have in their first few years are important . These experiences affect the development of the brain. When children receive more attention, they often have higher IQs. Babies receive information when they see, hear and feel things, which makes connections between different parts of the brain. There are a hundred trillion (万亿) connections in the brain of a three-year-old child.Researcher Judit Gervain tested how good newborns are at distinguishing different sound patterns. Her researchers produced images of the brains of babies as they heard different sound patterns. For example, one order was mu-ba-ba. This is the pattern “A-B-B". Another order was mu-ba-ge. Thisis the patt ern “A-B-C”. The images showed that the part of the brain responsible for speech was more active during the “A-B-B” pattern. This shows that babies can tell the difference between different patterns. They also were sensitive to where it occurred in the order.Gervain is excited by these findings because the order of sounds is the building block of words and grammar. “Position is key to language," she says. “If something is at the beginning or at the end, it makes a big difference: ‘John caught the bear.’ is very different from ‘The bear caught John.’”Researchers led by scientist Patricia Kuhl have found that language delivered by televisions, audio books,the Internet, or smartphones－no matter how educational－doesn’t appear to be enough for children’s brai n development. They carried out a study of nine-month-old American babies. They expected the first group who’d watched videos in Chinese to show the same kind of learning as the second group who were brought face-to-face with the same sounds. Instead they found a huge difference. The babies in the second group were able to distinguish between similar Chinese sounds as well as native listeners. But the other babies －regardless of whether they had watched the video or listened to the audio－learned nothing.8.Wh at makes connections in a baby’s brain?A. Having a higher IQ.B. The connection with other babies.C. The baby’s early age.D. Experiencing new information.9. What did Judit Gervain and her team find in the experiment?A. Word order is relevant to meaning.B. Babies identify different sound patterns.C. A certain brain region processes language.D. Babies can well understand different words.10. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?A. Words have different sounds.B. Grammar is important in learning languagesC. Different orders have different meanings.D. Different languages have different grammar.11. What is the main conclusion from the study led by Patricia Kuhl?A. Babies shouldn’t watch a lot of television.B. So cial communication improves babies’ brain development.C. Listening to different languages helps to develop babies’ brainD. Foreign languages are beneficial to babies’ brain develop mentDOn average, Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic devices and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors. That is a claim made by David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. In his 2017 TED Talk , Strayer explained that all thistime spent with technology is making our brains tired.Using an electronic device to answer emails, listen to the news and look at Facebook puts a lot of pressure on the front of the brain, which, Strayer explains, is important for critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making.So it is important to give the brain a rest. And being in nature, Strayer claims , helps get a tired brain away from too much technology. More than 15,000 campers from around the world attended an international camping festival in September. That is when friends and family take time off and escape to nature for several days. They take walks, climb, explore, swim, sleep, eat and play. Camping may be just what a tired brain needs.Take Carl for example. He lives in West Virginia and enjoys camping. He says that staying outdoors makes him feel at ease. It also prepares him for the work he must do. Kate Somers is another example who also lives in West Virginia. She says she enjoys camping with her husband and two children. She calls it a “regenerative” experience.At the University of Utah, David Strayer has studied both short-term and long-term exposure to nature. He found that spending short amounts of time in nature without technology does calm the brain and helps it to remember better. However, he found it is the long-term contact with nature that does the most good. He and his research team found spending three days in nature without any technology is enough time for the brain to fully relax and reset itself.12. What is David Strayer’s opinion?A. Americans dislike outdoor activities.B. Electronic equipment should be quitted.C. New technologies are a double-edged sword.D. Electronic equipment brings great convenience.13. Why does Strayer insist we go outdoors?A. To refresh our brainB. To try another lifestyleC. To make better decisions.D. To play with our family and friends14. What does the underlined word “regenerative” mean?A. ExhaustingB. RidiculousC. Relevant.D. Reborn15. Which is the proper title for the passage?A. How to Use New Technologies.B. Good Rest Develops Good Memory.C. Being in Nature Is Good for the Brain.D. Electronic Equipment Harms the Brain.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。

甘肃省宁县二中2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题一、阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)A.You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams well-known for in history?A.Her efforts to win a prize.B.Her lack of proper training in law.C.Her social work.D.Her community background.2.What is the reason for O’Connor’s being turned down by the law firm?A.Women’s being looked down upon.B.Her little work experience in court.C.Her lack of proper training in law.D.The poor financial conditions.3.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A.Jane Addams.B.Rachel Carson.C.Sandra Day O’Connor.D.Rosa Parks4.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A.They are highly educated.B.They are pioneers.C.They are truly creative.D.They are peace-lovers.B.Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building wasdark except for a single light in a ground floor window.I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice.After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car.She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”“Oh, you’re such a good man.” She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?”“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.“Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long.”I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器).For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.At dawn, she suddenly said,” I’m tired. Let’s go now.”We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How much do I owe you?” she asked.“Nothing.” I said.“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held on to metightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”5.The old woman chose to ride through downtown in order to ______.A.show she was familiar with downtownB.see some places for the last timeC.let the driver earn more moneyD.reach the destination on time6.The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he ______.A.wanted to do her a favorB.shut off the meter by mistakeC.had received her payment in advanceD.was in a hurry to take other passengers7.What can we learn from the story?A.Giving is always a pleasure.B.People should respect each other.C.An act of kindness can bring people great joy.D.People should learn to appreciate others’ concern.CDo’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸) WatchingThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer.It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.● Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.● Approach no closer than 100 meters, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.● Keep noise levels down—no horns, whistles or racing of engines.● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 meters fromyour vessel.● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 meters from the whales.● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.● When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 meters of whales.● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.8.For whom is this text written?A.Tour guides.B.Whale watchers.C.Vessel operators.ernment officials.9.When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____.A.move close to the beachB.increase speed graduallyC.keep its engine running slowlyD.remain at the back of the whales10.When going side by side with whales, the vesselshould .A.keep moving in the same directionB.surround the whales with other boatsC.travel closer and closer to the shoreD.take a good viewing position11.What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?A.400 meters.B.300 meters.C.200 meters.D.100 meters.D.Something FunA person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating that he is guilty. However, the body is not found.In the defense’s (辩护方) closing speech, the lawyer, knowing that his client (委托人) is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be seriously punished, decided to play a clever trick.“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (陪审团), I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. “Within one minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room,” he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.Finally the lawyer says, “Actually, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you pass a judgment of not guilty.”The jury, clearly confused, back off to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returned and one of them pronounces a verdict (裁决) of guilty.“But how?” asks the lawyer in surprise. “You must have had some doubt;I saw all of you stare at the door.”Answers the jury member, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”12.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?A.Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.B.Because he probably killed somebody.C.Because he didn’t pay the tax in time.D.Because he planned to cheat the jury.13.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?A.To find the body.B.To frighten the jury.C.To help his client.D.To save himself.14.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?A.The lawyer’s words must be true.B.They expected his family to come in.C.They were surprised and cheated by the lawyer.D.They thought the person on trial was escaping.15.What did the jury member’s answer mean in the last paragraph?A.They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B.The behaviour of the client gave him away.C.The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.D.The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.二、七选五(每小题2分,共10分)Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from pastexperiences,16__________.Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful whenthere’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to , misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore,17__________. It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.●18__________Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.●19__________If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.● You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in yourlife.20__________instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A.Learn to really trust yourself.B.It is putting confidence in someone.C.Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D.Remember that you can expect the best in return.E.They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G.Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.三、完形填空(每小题2分,共40分)With his leg lame and his teeth uneven,the boy thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He 21 played with his classmates,and when asked to answer questions,he always 22 his head without a word.One spring,his father brought home some saplings(树苗). 23 of his children would plant a sapling and he promised,“Whoever 24 his sapling best shall get a gift. ”The boy certainly wanted to get the gift. 25 seeing his bothers and sisters watering the trees,he 26 an idea:he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice,he never 27 it.Several days later,he was 28 to find it not only didn’t die,but also grew so many fresh 29 . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters,his appeared greener. His father kept his 30 ,bought the boy a gift and said he would become an outstanding 31 after growing up.From then on,the boy slowly became 32 and confident. One evening,he suddenly 33 his biology teacher once said that plants 34 grow at night. Why not go to see the tree?When he came to the courtyard,he found his father working near the tree!Instantly he 35 :Father had been secretly 36 his tree!He returned to his room,tears 37 in his eyes.Decades passed,the boy didn’t become a botanist. 38 ,he became the U.S. President. His name was Franklin Roosevelt.39 is the best nourishment(滋养品)of life. 40 it is just a bucket of water,it can make the tree of life grow well!21.A.ever B.seldom C.still D.often22.A.held B.raised C.lowered D.covered23.A.Both B.Either C.One D.Each24.A.likes B.protects C.grows D.watches25.A.And B.So C.Before D.But26.A.cared for B.got rid of C.hit upon D.put forward27.A.appealed to B.attended to C.adapted to D.turned to28.A.surprised B.frightened C.disappointed D.amused29.A.roots B.leaves C.branches D.seeds30.A.word B.balance C.agreement D.opinion31.A.teacher B.gardener C.president D.botanist32.A.satisfied B.certain C.optimistic D.independent33.A.believed B.recalled C.repeated D.knew34.A.generally B.hardly C.recently D.probably35.A.remembered B.understood C.wondered D.admitted36.A.cutting B.decorating C.watering D.fertilizing37.A.welling B.falling C.dropping D.crying38.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Moreover D.Instead39.A.Love B.Water C.Disability D.Father40.A.So long as B.If only C.Now that D.Even though四、语法填空(每小题2分,共20分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

甘肃省宁县二中2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题一、阅读理解(每小题2分,共30分)A.You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.1.What is Jane Addams well-known for in history?A.Her efforts to win a prize.B.Her lack of proper training in law.C.Her social work.D.Her community background.2.What is the reason for O’Connor’s being turned down by the law firm?A.Women’s being looked down upon.B.Her little work experience in court.C.Her lack of proper training in law.D.The poor financial conditions.3.Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A.Jane Addams.B.Rachel Carson.C.Sandra Day O’Connor.D.Rosa Parks4.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A.They are highly educated.B.They are pioneers.C.They are truly creative.D.They are peace-lovers.B.Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 a.m. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window.I walked to the door and knocke d, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice.After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car.She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”“Oh, you’re such a good man.” She said. When we got into the t axi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?”“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.“Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice(临终医院). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long.”I quietly reached over and shut off the meter(计价器).For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl.Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.At dawn, she suddenly said,” I’m tired. Let’s go now.”We drove in silence to the address she had given me.“How much do I owe you?” she asked.“Nothing.” I said.“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held on to me tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”5.The old woman chose to ride through downtown in order to ______.A.show she was familiar with downtownB.see some places for the last timeC.let the driver earn more moneyD.reach the destination on time6.The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he ______.A.wanted to do her a favorB.shut off the meter by mistakeC.had received her payment in advanceD.was in a hurry to take other passengers7.What can we learn from the story?A.Giving is always a pleasure.B.People should respect each other.C.An act of kindness can bring people great joy.D.People should learn to appreciate others’ concern.CDo’s and Don’ts in Whale(鲸) WatchingThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer.It is strongly recommended that vessel(船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.● Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.● Approach no closer than 100 meters, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.● Keep noise levels down—no horns, whistles or racing of engines.● Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 meters from your vessel.● Leave the area slowly, gradually moving faster when you are more than 300 meters from the whales.● Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.● Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.● Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelling side by side with whales.● When whales are travelling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.● Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes ata time when within 100 to 200 meters of whales.● If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.● Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.8.For whom is this text written?A.Tour guides.B.Whale watchers.C.Vessel operators.ernment officials.9.When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should _____.A.move close to the beachB.increase speed graduallyC.keep its engine running slowlyD.remain at the back of the whales10.When going side by side with whales, the vessel should .A.keep moving in the same directionB.surround the whales with other boatsC.travel closer and closer to the shoreD.take a good viewing position11.What is the shortest safe distance from the whales?A.400 meters.B.300 meters.C.200 meters.D.100 meters.D.Something FunA person is on trial for murder in a court room in Oklahoma. There is strong evidence indicating that he is guilty. However, the body is not found.In the defense’s (辩护方) closing speech, the lawyer, knowing that his client (委托人) is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be seriously punished, decided to play a clever trick.“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury (陪审团), I have a surprise for you all,” the lawyer says as he looks at his watch. “Within on e minute, the person assumed dead in this case will walk into this court room,” he says and he looks towards the court-room door. The jury, somewhat surprised, looks at the door eagerly. A minute passes. Nothing happens.Finally the lawyer says, “Actua lly, I made up the previous statement. But you all waited with expectation. I, therefore, put it to you that there is a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed and insist that you pass a judgment of not guilty.”The jury, clearly confused, back off to discuss.A very few minutes later, the jury returned and one of them pronounces a verdict (裁决) of guilty.“But how?” asks the lawyer in surprise. “You must have had some doubt;I saw all of you stare at the door.”Answers the jury member, “Oh, we did look. But your client didn’t.”12.Why was the person on trial according to the passage?A.Because he couldn’t pay off the debts.B.Because he probably killed somebody.C.Because he didn’t pay the tax in time.D.Because he planned to cheat the jury.13.Why did the lawyer come up with the trick?A.To find the body.B.To frighten the jury.C.To help his client.D.To save himself.14.Why did the jury look at the door eagerly?A.The lawyer’s words must be true.B.They expected his family to come in.C.They were surprised and cheated by the lawyer.D.They thought the person on trial was escaping.15.What did the jury member’s answer mean in the last paragraph?A.They firmly believed that nobody was killed.B.The behaviour of the client gave him away.C.The jury still needed more evidence to prove it.D.The lawyer’s words were worth thinking about.二、七选五(每小题2分,共10分)Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from pastexperiences,16__________.Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to , misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore,17__________. It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.●18__________Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.●19__________If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.● You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life.20__________instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A.Learn to really trust yourself.B.It is putting confidence in someone.C.Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D.Remember that you can expect the best in return.E.They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G.Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.三、完形填空(每小题2分,共40分)With his leg lame and his teeth uneven,the boy thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He 21 played with his classmates,and when asked to answer questions,he always 22 his head without a word.One spring,his father brought home some saplings(树苗). 23 of his children would plant a sapling and he promised,“Whoe ver 24 his saplingbest shall get a gift. ”The boy certainly wanted to get the gift. 25 seeing his bothers and sisters watering the trees,he 26 an idea:he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice,he never 27 it.Several days later,he was 28 to find it not only didn’t die,but also grew so many fresh 29 . Compared with those of his brothers and sisters,his appeared greener. His father kept his 30 ,bought the boy a gift and said he would become an outstanding 31 after growing up.From then on,the boy slowly became 32 and confident. One evening,he suddenly 33 his biology teacher once said that plants 34 grow at night. Why not go to see the tree?When he came to the courtyard,he found his father working near the tree!Instantly he 35 :Father had been secretly 36 his tree!He returned to his room,tears 37 in his eyes.Decades passed,the boy didn’t become a botanist. 38 ,he became the U.S. President. His name was Franklin Roosevelt.39 is the best nourishment(滋养品)of life. 40 it is just a bucket of water,it can make the tree of life grow well!21.A.ever B.seldom C.still D.often22.A.held B.raised C.lowered D.covered23.A.Both B.Either C.One D.Each24.A.likes B.protects C.grows D.watches25.A.And B.So C.Before D.But26.A.cared for B.got rid of C.hit upon D.put forward27.A.appealed to B.attended to C.adapted to D.turned to28.A.surprised B.frightened C.disappointed D.amused29.A.roots B.leaves C.branches D.seeds30.A.word B.balance C.agreement D.opinion31.A.teacher B.gardener C.president D.botanist32.A.satisfied B.certain C.optimistic D.independent33.A.believed B.recalled C.repeated D.knew34.A.generally B.hardly C.recently D.probably35.A.remembered B.understood C.wondered D.admitted36.A.cutting B.decorating C.watering D.fertilizing37.A.welling B.falling C.dropping D.crying38.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Moreover D.Instead39.A.Love B.Water C.Disability D.Father40.A.So long as B.If only C.Now that D.Even though四、语法填空(每小题2分,共20分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。