高二第十六周英语考练试题

金伦中学2017春季学年高二段考英语第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

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第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

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1.How does the woman feel?2. A. Happy. B. Angry C. Worried.3.What does the man mean?4. A. He is very shy now.5. B. He is the same age as Michelle.6. C. He was also shy when he was Michelle’s age.7.What did the man do?8. A. Made a phone call.9. B. Looked after the woman.10. C. Had some drinks.11.Why is the man angry?12. A. He didn’t relax.13. B. The woman hurt him.14. C. The woman left the room.15.What is the relationship between the speakers?16. A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Classmates.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2024年【每周一测】第十六周英语七年级上册基础练习题（含答案）试题部分一、选择题（每题2分，共20分）1. The cat _______ under the table when I came in.A. is sleepingB. sleepsC. was sleepingD. will sleep2. —Can I help you?—Yes, I'd like a _______ of milk, please.A. glassB. glassesC. cupD. cup of3. There are many _______ on the tree.A. appleB. applesC. an appleD. to apples4. My mother often _______ me to school.A. takeB. takesC. tookD. taking5. —What's your favorite subject?—_________A. English.B. Science.C. Music.D. Sports.6. —Is this your pen?—No, _______. It's Tom's.A. it isB. it isn'tC. mine isD. mine isn't7. They _______ to the movies last night.A. goB. wentC. goesD. going8. There are seven days in a _______.A. weekB. monthC. yearD. hour9. The sun _______ in the east.A. riseB. risesC. risenD. rising10. —_________ is your English teacher?—Mr. Wang.A. WhoB. WhatC. WhereD. How二、判断题（每题2分，共10分）1. Apples are good for our health. ( )2. He likes playing football, but he doesn't like playing basketball. ( )3. My mother is a doctor, and my father is a teacher. ( )4. There are twelve months in a year. ( )5. The earth goes around the sun. ( )三、填空题（每题2分，共40分）1. The capital of China is _______.2. The opposite of "hot" is _______.3. If "I am" is the first person singular, then "_______" is the third person singular.4. The past tense of "do" is _______.5. "I _______ to the park every weekend." (present simple tense)6. "She _______ her homework yesterday." (past simple tense)7. "They _______ to the cinema tomorrow." (future simple tense)8. "He _______ reading books." (present continuous tense)9. "We _______ the test last week." (past perfect tense)10. "She _______ to the party when you called her." (past continuous tense)11. "If I _______ you, I would study harder." (second conditional)12. "_______ you like some tea?" (offer)13. "_______ you finish your work?" (request)14. "_______ you speak English?" (question)15. "_______ you help me, please?" (polite request)16. "No, he _______." (negative answer)17. "I _______ a letter to my pen pal." (present perfect tense)18. "They _______ in the garden since morning." (present perfect continuous tense)19. "_______ you ever been to Paris?" (present perfect question)20. "By next year, she _______ in this pany for ten years." (future perfect tense)四、简答题（每题3分，共30分）1. What is the difference between "a" and "an"?2. How do you form the past tense of regular verbs?3. What is the past participle of "go"?4. Explain the difference between "I do" and "I am doing".5. What is the opposite of "expensive"?6. Write a sentence using "used to" to talk about a past habit.7. What is the difference between "I like" and "I would like"?8. Can you use "like" as a verb and a preposition? Give examples.9. What is the correct form of "I have" in the past perfect tense?10. Explain the difference between "I was doing" and "I have done".本套试题答案如下一、选择题1. C2. A3. B4. B5. A6. B7. B8. A9. B10. A二、判断题1. √2. √3. √4. √5. √三、填空题1. Beijing2. cold3. he/she/it is4. did5. go6. did7. are going to8. is enjoying9. had10. was reading11. were12. Would13. Have14. Do15. Could16. doesn't17. have written18. have been working19. Have20. will have worked四、简答题1. "A" is used before words starting with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before words starting with a vowel sound.2. Regular verbs form the past tense adding ed to the base form of the verb.3. The past participle of "go" is "gone".4. "I do" refers to a general habit or action, while "I am doing" refers to an action happening now.5. Cheap6. I used to smoke, but I quit.7. "I like" expresses a general preference, while "I would like" is more polite and specific.8. Yes, "I like to play soccer." (verb) "I like playing soccer." (preposition)9. "I had"10. "I was doing" refers to an action in progress in the past, while "I have done" refers to an action pleted at any time before now.。

高二英语Unit16 The United States of America单元练习小练Ⅰ.单词拼写(根据首写字母填入所缺的词)1.Having been kept in prison for more than twenty years,he became m disturbed.2.A g person is a person who always wants a lot but gives little.lions watched his f on TV while a lot of people marched through his birth place inhonour of him.4.I prefer the f alternative to the latter.5.It is a good way to teach children by d .6.If you want to succeed,you must try to o all the difficulties.7.On my a in Beijing,I got in touch with my friends and relatives.8.When business is depressed,there is usually an increase in u .Ⅱ.单句改错(每句只有一处错误)1.Finally came the day which I began to learn in Beijing University.2.If the sun does not rise tomorrow,what would we do?3.Would you mind to open the window?4.I want to have my TV set to be repaired.5.Walk home from school,we saw an old friend in the street.6.Since she didn’t come to school yesterday,she must be ill at home.7.The price of living things has been gone up all the time.8.I didn’t mind their coming late to the lecture,but I objected their making so much noise.9.The young mother saw her baby fall to the ground,it brought her heart to her mouth.10.Having not been there before,he simply had no idea about the place,which everyone says isworth visiting.大练Ⅰ.单项填空1.I feel it is you as well as your wife that for your son’s bad performance at school.A.are to blameB.is going to blameC.are to be blamedD.is to be blamed2.Actually,girls can be they want to be just like boys,whether it is a pilot,anastronaut,or a general manager.A.whereverB.howeverC.whateverD.whoever3.I don’t understand how you got a ticket.I always you a careful driver.A.think;areB.am thinking;areC.thought;wereD.think;were4.—Would you hold the ladder for a moment?— .A.With pleasureB.It’s a pleasureC.My pleasureD.For pleasure5.The camera isn’t ,it still where I it a month ago.A.missed;lies;layB.missing;lies;laidC.gone;lay;laidD.lost;lays;lay6. to his research work,the professor cared little about any other things.A.DevotedB.DevotingC.Having devotedD.To devote7.—How would you like your coffee?— .A.It’s well doneB.Very nice.Thank youC.One cup.That’s enoughD.The stronger,the better8.Such good use has been his spare time his English has improved a lot.A.made of;thatB.made of;asC.made in;thatD.found in;as9.—What did the doctor say yesterday afternoon?—He said,“ on time,this medicine will be quite effective.”A.TakingB.Being takenC.TakenD.Having taken10.They are said an office building now on the other side of the river,which will becompleted next year.A.to be buildingB.buildingC.to be builtD.buildⅡ.完形填空“…She was married to an officer in India,long ago in India;and she had a life of physical adventure as exciting as her poetry(诗).Her husband could cross rivers using crocodiles(鳄鱼) asstepping stones.He died when she was only 39.Unwilling to exist without him,she took her life,leaving a son in England.I stared at the paper, 1 reading and couldn’t help thinking.Crocodiles are lazy animals as a rule,but they can 2 like lightning when they want to.And they don’t mind hurrying 3 they’re hungry.There used to be lots in Indian rivers,living on fish mostly;but what’s a little fish 4 a fifteen-foot crocodile?They ate people,fishermen or anyone else delicious enough to get too near;women doing the 5 ,or children playing at the water’s6 .A hungry cro’s mouth7 over a meal with a sound like a gunshot.A big fellow can8 ina man in two bites.That woman’s husband crossed rivers 9 from one cro’s back to the next.I believe it.It had to be done 10 before the creature could see what was happening.It wasn’t 11 a brave,active man;and no doubt he improved with practice.He could never look 12 while crossing.The wife used to watch him—I felt 13 of that.She lived 14 the adventure,the15 excitement of it all.Their real life was with tigers,snakes.It’s no wonder she wrote16 poetry.Then he 17 .I imagined how she felt.Was there another man 18 him in India,in the world?She was still young,hardly a sitting-room widow(寡妇).“I must 19 ,too,”she said to herself.So she did what she felt she had to do.A 20 probably,to her head.But her young son,their son?Was her love for him nothing compared to her husband?Well,what do you think?1.A.started B.began C.finished D.stopped2.A.run B.move C.walk D.roll3.A.whenever B.when C.because D.as4.A.in B.on C.to D.for5.A.shopping B.washing C.cooking D.cleaning6.A.border B.end C.side D.edge7.A.looks B.sends C.shuts D.turns8.A.go B.take C.eat D.catch9.A.jumping B.running C.walking D.marching10.A.immediately B.directly C.quickly D.hurriedly11.A.over B.for C.behind D.beyond12.A.up B.down C.back D.right13.A.afraid B.sure C.shameful D.foolish14.A.without B.till C.for D.on15.A.lively B.friendly C.deadly D.lovely16.A.angry B.exciting C.sad D.interesting17.A.wrote B.fled C.disappeared D.died18.A.like B.as C.with D.before19.A.go B.practise C.jump D.shoot20.A.pen B.gun b D.flowerⅢ.阅读理解AWhen Jim and Cathy Malupa came to the United States from the Philippines,they lived in an apartment in the center of Chicago.Cathy worked as an accountant in a downtown bank.After looking for a long time,Jim and Cathy bought a house in the suburbs.One morning,Mrs Gray,the Malupas’ next door neighbour,stopped by to meet Cathy.“Welcome to the neighborhood.We’d like to invite you and your husband to our home this Friday evening.We want you to meet all the other neighbours.”On Friday evening,at 7 o’clock Jim and Cathy walked to the Grays’ home.A lot of people were at the party.Several people congratulated Cathy and Jim on their new home.At about 8:30,Jim walked over to Cathy and asked,“When will the dinner be served?I’m really hungry.”“I don’t know,”Cathy answered.“I’m hungry,as well.Maybe they like to eat late.”At 9:15,everyone was still standing,talking and enjoying the refreshments(点心).Jim was so hungry that he was feeling weak.Cathy brought Jim a bowl of crackers and some cheese.By 10 o’clock,Peter was sick of crackers.And he was still very hungry.Some guests started to leave.Jim and Cathy were very surprised.One guest said to Mr Gray,“Thanks for inviting us to the party.We had a good time.”Then Cathy realized her mistake.She whispered to Jim,“This is a neighborhood party,not a dinner party.I made a mistake.All the other guests had dinner before they came here.”Jim and Cathy quickly thanked the Grays for the party.They fetched their coats and left.They walked back home,got into their car and drove to a nearby shopping center.The Italian restaurant was closed and the Chinese restaurant was also closed.“What are we going to do?”Peter asked.1.“Looking”in“After looking for a long time,”means“”.A.looking for a good jobB.looking for a proper houseC.looking for a good neighborD.looking for something lost2.Why did Mrs Gray invite the Malupas to her home?A.To have dinner.B.To meet all the other neighbors.C.To attend a ball.D.To congratulate them on their new work.3.What did the Malupas think they would have at the party?A.A good dinner.B.Crackers.C.Tea.D.Cheese.4.Cathy realized her mistake .A.at the beginning of the partyB.in the middle of the partyC.at the end of the partyD.after they returned home5.After they left the neighborhood party,they went to a shopping center .A.to have dinnerB.to buy goodsC.to enjoy the night senseD.to buy refreshmentsBWild Bill Donovan would have loved the Internet.The spymaster who built the Office of Strategic Service in World War Ⅱ and later laid the roots for the CIA(美国中央情报局)was very interested in information.Donovan believed in using whatever tools came to hand in the“great name”of discovering information—spying as a“profession”(职业).These days the Net,which has already re-made such everyday pastimes as buying books and sending mail,is reshaping Donovan’s job as well.The latest revolution isn’t simply a matter of gentlemen reading other gentlemen’s e-mail.That kind of electronic spying has been going on for decades.In the past three or four years the World Wide Web has given birth to a whole industry of point-and-click spying.The spies call it “open-source intelligence(情报),and as the Net grows ,it is becoming increasingly to affect people’s lives.In 1995 the CIA held a contest to see who could collected the most facts about Burundi.The winner was a tiny Virginia company called open source solutions,whose clear advantage was its mastery of the electronic world.Among the firms making the biggest splash in this new world is Straitford,Inc,a private intelligence-analysis(情报分析)firm based in Austin,Texas.Straitford makes money by selling the results of spying (covering nations from Chile to Russia ) to corporations like energy-services firm McDermott International.people may find its forecasts online at.Straitford president George Friedman says he sees the online world as a kind of tool for both collecting and giving out information,a spymaster’s st week his firm was busy searching for information from the far corners of the world and saying there would be a crisis(危机)in Ukraine.“As soon as that report runs ,we’ll suddenly get 500 new Internet sign-ups from Ukraine,” says Friedman,a former political science professor.“And we’ll hear back from some of them.” Open-source spying does have its risks,of course,since it can be difficult to tell good information from bad.That’s where Straitford earns its keep.Friedman relies on only 20 people in Austin.Several of his staff members havemilitary-intelligence(军事情报) backgrounds.He sees the firm’s outsider position as the key to its success.Straitford’s brief don’t sound like the usual Washington back-and-forth,by which people avoid dramatic declarations on the chance they might be wrong.Straitford,says Friedman ,takes pride in its independent voice.1.The Internet has .A.received support from fans like DonovanB.reshaping the intelligence servicesC.offered people more chances to enjoy many common pastimesD.made spying a job respected by people2.Donovan’s story is mentioned in the text to .A.introduce the topic of online spyingB.show how he fought for the U.S.C.give us an example of the information warD.honor his special services to the CIA3.The underlined phrase“making the biggest splash”(Line 1,Para.3)most probably means .A.causing the biggest troubleB.making the greatest effortC.achieving the greatest successD.enjoying the widest popularity4.It can be learned from Para.4 that .A.what Straitford said about Ukraine has proved trueB.Straitford can promise that all its information is trueC.Straitford cam never prove the truthfulness of its informationD.Straitford is able to provide fairly reliable information5.Straitford is most proud of its .A.independent outsidersB.outsider positionC.working staffitary backgroundⅣ.短文改错In America,that labour costs are so high, 1.“do it yourself”is a way of its life.Many people 2.repair their own cars,their own house and so on. 3.______Soon they may also be writing for their own 4.books.In Hollywood there is a company 5.that publishes children’s books at the help of 6.computers.However other book companies all 7.publish that way,this particular company is very usual. 8.It“personalizes”the book by having the computers made 9.the readers the main characters in its story. 10.Ⅴ.书面表达下面是关于美国心脏病发病率和年龄性别关系的柱型图表。

天全中学2015—2016学年上期高二第16周周考英语试题第一节：阅读理解〔12*4=48分〕AIf you can speak English, you know a lot of English words. You can read, speak and understand. But there is another kind of language you need to know—the language of the body, a part of what is called non-verbal communication. All over the world, people “talk〞 with their eyes. When Japanese people meet, they put their hands together. What do Americans and the British do?Americans are more informal than the British. They like to be friendly. They use first names, they ask questions and they talk easily about themselves. When they sit down, they like to relax in their chairs and make themselves comfortable.British people are more quiet. They take more time to make friends. They like to know you before they ask you home.When British and American people meet someone for the first time, they shake hands. They do not usually shake hands with people they know well. Women sometimes kiss their women friends, and men kiss women friends(on one cheek only). When a man meets a man friend, he just smiles, and says“Hello〞. Men do not kiss each other. Even fathers and sons do not often kiss each other.1. Peopleuse body language.A. in AsiaB. in America and BritainC. in Japan, America and BritainD. all over the world2. When an American man meets a woman for the first time, he probably.A. kisses her on the cheekB. just smilesC. talks with his eyesD. shakes hands3. From this passage we can come to the idea that.A. most of the body language in different countries may be differentB. most of the body language in different countries is the sameC. all the body language in different countries is differentD. none of the body language in different countries is the same4. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?A. Americans and the British share the same body language.B. Men and women share the same body language.C. Body language is the main part of written language.D. Body language is the system of human expression by signs, movements and gestures.B“If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it! 〞That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better.Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is.When you feel all these about the ball, you really see it.With your skin, you can feel better. For example, your fingers can tell the difference between two coins in your pocket. You can feel a little drop of water on the back of your hand, too.You can even feel sounds against your skin. Have you ever wanted to know why some people like very loud music? They must like to feel the sounds of music.All children soon learn what “Don’t touch! 〞 means. They hear it often. Yet most of us keep on touching things as we grow up. In shops, we touch things we might buy, such as food, clothes and so on. To see something well, we have to touch it.The bottoms of our feet can feel things, too. You know this when you walk on warm sand, cool grass or a bad floor. All feel different under your feet.There are ways of learning to see well by feeling.One way is to close your eyes and try to feel everything that is touching your skin. Feel the shoes on your feet, the clothes on your body, the air on your skin. At first, it is not easy to feel these things. You are too used to them!Most museums are just for looking. But today some museums have some things to touch. Their signs say, “Do touch! There you can feel every thing on show. If you want to see better, reach out and touch. Then you’ll really see! 〞5. By touching things.A. you will have a strange feelingB. you will learn how to reach outC. you can tell the difference between themD. you can tell what colors they are6. Which of the following can be the best title of the story?A. Touching by FeelingB. To See or to FeelC. To See Better—FeelD. Ways of Feeling7. Why does it say, “At first, it is not easy to feel these things? 〞A. The things are used by people, too.B. People are used to the things.C. People know how to use the things.D. The things are easy to feel.8. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Touching can help people learn things better.B. Our feet, fingers, hands and skin can help us enjoy music.C. People have to learn to see by feeling as they grow up.D. Visitors cannot feel the things on show in some museums.CWhat will our future look like? As for the future home, cookers will be set so that you can cook a complete meal at_the_touch_of_a_switch. Television will give the information on prices at the nearby shops as well as news and enjoyment. Visionphones will bring pictures as well as sound to telephone conversation. Machines will control temperature, lighting, enjoyment and gardening, etc. At work, robots will take over most jobs and working hours will fall to under 30 hours a week. Holidays will get longer. Six weeks will be the holidays every year.What most shocks us is that in the future it will be possible to use virtual reality(虚拟现实)to bring the dead back to life. People will drag out their old and boring home movies and choose a relative to bring back to life. The visual will be combined with records about that person to create a virtual relative. Then the family can have a chat with that relative, keep it running, and live with it. The experience will be like living with a ghost.9．This passage is mainly about________.A．what our future life will be likeB．how machines help us with our life C．what the use of robots will beD．how to live with a ghost10．The underlined words“at the touch of a switch〞in the first paragraph mean________.A．when you are beside the switches of the cookersB．on touching the cookers C．the moment you turn the cookers onD．as soon as you touch the cookers 11．It's true that in the future________.A．people will enjoy their holidays for 42 days a yearB．robots will do everything for manC．people will see instead of hearing each other when they are talking on the visionphoneD．none of the above12．In the future, machines can do the following except that________.A．machines can control people's body temperatureB．machines can control lighting C．machines can do gardeningD．machines can give people enjoyment第二语法填空〔共10 小题；每一小题2 分，共20 分〕A：Hello, everyone. We are lucky__61__(have)Molly Taylor here today. Molly is organizing an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the course, isn't it?B：Yes. The summer course operated f or the first time last year for a six­week period. We__62__(do)think about making it __63__(long) this year and have a seven­week course, as there're some schools which finish term a week earlier. In fact, two schools have eight­week holidays. But in the e nd we decided to keep tothe same plan__64__last year.A：But, as I understand, last year's course wasn't __65__ complete success, was it?B：Well, we were actually very surprised by the number of people__66__(interest) in the course. We didn't actually have enough assistants to look after all the children. Besides, there was__67__a lot of rain that we couldn't go outside as often as we wanted to.A：So, what activities can the children look forward to this year?B：Well, once again there'll be artists and musicians__68__will lead creative classes. We also considered__69__(provide)some more exciting adventure sports.__70__we decided not to in the end. Instead we're introducing some fun programmes. I think it'll be good fun for the children.61．______ 62.______ 63.______ 64.______ 65.______66．______ 67.______ 68.______ 69.______ 70.______第三节：根据课文内容填空〔5*4=20分〕根据短文内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最优选项。

T est 16The following is a true story.It shows that potential discovered may lead to success.A young man traveled by train.As it was running across a __1__，passengers looked out of the __2__ idly and aimlessly.When the train came near a bend it __3__ and then an unadorned (简陋的) house came into __4__.It was so obvious __5__ the deserted landscape that everybody on the train began to “__6__” it with their eyes wide open.Some passengers __7__ began a discussion about it.The young man was also __8__ by the scene.On his return he __9__ the train at the nearest station and found his __10__ to the house.Its __11__ told him that troubled by the __12__ of the train he wanted to sell the house but __13__ would buy it.Soon after the young man __14__ thirty thousand dollars for the house，regarding it as a __15__ site for advertisement.It was facing the railway __16__ where the train had to slow down and the __17__ passengers would cast their eyes at the house to __18__ themselves.He managed to get __19__ to big companies and tried his best to convince them of the advantage of the place for __20__.Finally the Coca-Cola Company took a lease on (租用) it to put up promotion signs.The young man was paid 180 thousand for a three-year rent.1．A.city B．stationC．tunnel D．wilderness2．A.windows B．housesC．rooms D．planes3．A.broke down B．turned downC．slowed down D．put down4．A.being B．viewC．use D．effect5．A.against B．onC．for D．to6．A.admire B．hearC．inspect D．see7．A.ever B．evenC．still D．yet8．A.excited B．expressedC．shocked D．impressed9．A.got in B．got outC．got off D．put off10．A.way B．pathC．road D．means11．A.loser B．employerC．boss D．owner12．A.sound B．noiseC．voice D．saying13．A.nobody B．noneC．nothing D．someone14．A.cost B．paidC．spent D．took15．A.favorable B．wrongC．best D．just16．A.station B．trackC．carriage D．bend17．A.tired B．excitedC．moved D．delighted18．A.express B．enjoyC．refresh D．seat19．A.close B．accessC．down D．up20．A.promotion B．productionC．sale D．advertisementHave you ever been to an Irish wedding？I have just returned from one.It is a quarter to five in the morning：the sun has already climbed about the horizon；the birds are busy celebrating the new day and have eagerly been in search of food.But some of the guests have not yet left.They are still prolonging the night：dancing，singing，gossiping，putting off the unfortunate necessity of undertaking a day’s work in the fields after a sleepless night.Throughout most of her life，Bridget Mary，the bride，has been living in the small whitewashed thatched cottage I have just left.Twelve children have been brought up there but only two are still living at home.The eldest son，heir (继承人) to the small farm，is helping his father with the farm work (they employ no farm laborers)；the youngest daughter is still at school.Two years ago，Bridget Mary went to England to take up domestic work in a hospital and it was while she was living there that she met her future husband，Terry.He himself is an Irishman who used to live in Dublin and now has a well-paid job in a light engineering works in England.They got engaged and started saving.Now they are thinking of buying a small house near Terry’s factory.The wedding ceremony was performed in the church in the nearest town at half past eight yesterday morning.Another couple were being married at the same time.Nobody worried about the cost of the celebrations：four luxurious cars brought bride，bridegroom，family and friends home，and forty people were crowded into the tiled kitchen and the tiny living-room，hung with framed school certificates and religious pictures.A big meal was given；the wedding cake was cut and toasts were drunk in whisky or wine.And while the remains of the feast were being cleared away and the rooms swept，the four cars set out again，taking the married couple and relations for a drive around the countryside.1．What makes it clear that this is a country wedding?A．People are up so early.B．Birds are singing.C．The people’s occupations.D．The bride is one of a large family.2．No farm laborers are employed because ________.A．they are not neededB．the child can helpC．there are none availableD．the family is too poor3．The young couple will not live on the farm after their marriage because ________.A．there is no room for themB．they have a house in EnglandC．they are both employed elsewhereD．it’s the bride’s brother who will inherit (继承) the farm4．Why were the guests taken for a ride round the countryside?A．To give them an opportunity of seeing the surroundings.B．To get them out of the way.C．To enable the neighbors to see the married people.D．As a way of passing the time.1．Soon after the young man paid thirty thousand dollars for the house，regarding it as a favorable site for advertisement.(完形填空第三段)不久这年轻人支付了3万美元买下了这所房子，他认为在这里做广告再好不过了。

名师指津·高考词汇第十六周测试卷(全卷共四大题100小题，请在40分钟内完成)班级____________学号____________姓名____________得分____________一、单词拼写请根据句意和汉语提示填入一个恰当的英语单词(注意形式)。

1. The __________ (描述/版本) of the accident you offered differs from hers.2. The suggestion you put forward is practical and __________ (有价值的).3. I enjoy __________ (闲逛/漫步) on campus after supper every day.4. __________ (暴力的) crime has decreased in the last decade.5. Early family education is __________ (至关重要的) to a child’ future develoment.6. Without __________ (征兆), the power was off all of a sudden.7. The skirt is dirty and it needs __________ (洗).8. Tom can’t lift the heavy __________(重量/负担) because he is not strong enough.9. We should fight against the __________(浪费的) phenomenon.10. The children are playing enjoyably in the__________(波浪).11. Carelessness and laziness are two of his __________(弱点).12. Though she is __________(富有的), she is not happy at all.13. They __________(低语) to each other for fear that they might disturb others.14. The referee(裁判) blew the __________(口哨) to stop the game.15. Nobody can hold back the __________(车轮) of history.16. Seen from above, the Great Wall __________(蜿蜒) around the mountain like a snake.17. English is __________(广泛地) accepted as one of the most important languages.18. Only when we are honest can we __________ (赢得) the confidence from others.19. It is estimated that around 1,590 pandas are currently living in the ________(野外/荒地).20. I __________(目击) the whole accident for I was on the spot at that time.21. All of the performers played __________ (绝妙地) on the stage.22. My friends __________(祝愿) me every success in my new job.23. The fantastic tourist attraction is well __________(值得) visiting.24. There is always a __________(担忧的) look on the old man’s face.25. The passer-by was badly __________ (受伤) for he was knocked over by a truck.二、词义猜测请根据句意指出下列句子中划线单词的词性与汉语意思。

河北定州中学2016-2017学年第一学期高二英语周练试题（六）一、选择题1． As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the timehe should be able to be independent.A. whichB. whereC. whomD. when2． ---Are you pleased with what he has done?---It couldn’t be _______. Why didn’t he put more effort into his work?A. any worseB. much betterC. so badD. the best3．—Did you listen to Mr Jackson's lecture?—Yes, I have never heard a ______ one.A．more exciting B．more excitedC．most exciting D．most excited4．While standing on a moving bus, you’re supposed to hold onto the bar in order not to _____.A. in balanceB. keep balanceC. lose balanceD. hold the balance5．The farmers wondered if vegetables could bring in ______crops.A．as many as B．as good asC．as much as D．as well as6．—What do you think of French?—In my opinion, French is ______ English.A．a subject so difficult as B．as difficult a subject asC．as a subject difficult as D．difficult as subject as7．It's said that the power plant is now large as what it was.A．twice as B． as twiceC．twice much D． much twice8．You say he works hard. ______ , and ______.A．So he does; so you do B．So he does; so do youC．So does he; so do you D．So does he; so you do 9．If you don't sign up for the game, ______.A．I don't go, either B．neither will IC．so will I D．nor do I10．It was with the help of the local guide the mountain climber was rescued.A．who B．thatC．when D．how二、阅读明白得They may be small, and unable to have an adult conversation, but babies are proving their collective cleverness.While your baby still might not be able to speak, he or she knows about you’re feeling down. Babies as young as 5 months of age can distinguish an exciting tune from a sad one, according to a study published in 2021 in the journal Neuron.Speaking of music, it seems that babies can’t resist it. Not only are their ears sensitive to the beats, babies can actually dance in time to them, according to a study published in 2020. To test their dancing ability, the researchers played recordings of classical music and speech to them, and videotaped the results. The babies moved their arms, hands, legs, feet, and heads much more in response to the music than to speech. The findings suggest this dancing ability is innate(天生的) in humans.Babies can apparently learn even while asleep. As newborn babies spend most of their time sleeping, this newfound ability might be crucial(相当重要的) for them to adapt rapidly to the world around them, and help ensure survival, the researchers say. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Deciding whether another person is helpful or harmful is crucial in choosing friends — and that ability starts being visible early. Kiley Hamlin of Yale University showed both 6– and 10–month –olds some anthropomorphized(人格化的) shapes, in which one shape helped another climb a hill, while a third shaped pushed the climber down. The little ones then got to choose which shape they preferred. For both age groups, most babies chose the helper shapes. This character–judging ability could be the first step in the formation of morals, Hamlin says.11．What does the third paragraph mainly say?A. Babies are born to dance.B. Babies prefer classical music.C. Babies love listening to music.D. Babies can tell different tunes apart.12．What can be inferred from the passage?A. Babies can understand emotions.B. Babies value friendship very much.C. It’s hard for babies to adapt to the world around them.D. Babies show no reaction to speech.13．Kiley Hamlin found that babies ________.A. love to make friendsB. learn nothing while asleepC. can tell right from wrongD. like watching anthropomorphized showsLosing a job is considered one of the five most stressful life changes you can experience. Those who have been there say it feels like being robbed of your identity and is as painful as the loss of a loved one.It may be hard to believe at first, but finally you can use this experience as your advantage —to find another, perhaps even better job, to strengthen your relationship with your family, and to make some much-needed changes in your life. Here are three essential steps.Step1 Get emotional support. Because it’s easy to feel uneasy and vulnerable（脆弱), turning to others is the key to making a smooth transition(过渡). You’ll need people who will listen and provide a safe place for you to cry, or to express your fears and concerns.Don’t go it alone. It takes courage to ask for help, and yet, help may be what you need most to move forward.Step2 Seek professional guidance. Getting assistance from a recruiter（招聘人员) or career adviser will not only help you value your experience and improve your skills, it also will ensure that you put your best foot forward. Once again, your local unemployment office should have helpful resources. If possible, try not to let fear cause you to grab the first new job you’re offered (unless it’s the right one). Give yourself time to explore different choices.Step3 Consolidate family ties. Meet with family members to openly discuss your feelings. Listen carefully without interrupting one another, and give everyone a turn to speak. When a man I know did this with his family, his wife agreed to leave the job search planning to him and his outplacement adviser. In turn, he agreed to keep her informed about the process on a weekly basis. When you keep the lines of communication open, you can build stronger relationships.Once you’ve got a new job, create your own security. Keep your resume up-to-date, stay in touch with recruiters about the job market, and constantly improve your skills to stay marketable in your field.Although being laid-off can turn your life upside down, many people say that it gave them push they needed to start a new life!14．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To ask the family for help.B. To stay in touch with recruiters in your field.C. To deal with the hurt from losing a job.D. To keep your resume up-to-date.15．The underlined title “Consolidate family ties” probably means “________”.A. find another better job for your familyB. strengthen your relationship with your familyC. make some much-needed changes in your familyD. create your own security to your family16．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Losing a job is stressful but is not so painful as the loss of a loved one.B. Turning to others is the main key to obtaining deepest sympathy.C. Asking for a career adviser will help you and improve your skills.D. Keeping the lines of communication open can end your relationships.17．We can infer from the passage that the author is most likely to ____________.A. be a life coachB. be a keeper of family tiesC. memorize his or her loved oneD. work in an employment agencyA student was one day taking a walk with his teacher. As they went along, they saw a pair of old shoes lying in the path. They were a poor farmer’s, who was working in the nearby field.The student turned to the teacher, saying: “we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what he will do.”“My young friend,” answered the teacher, “we should never make fun of the poor. Why not put a coin in each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch?” The student did so and they both hid themselves behind the trees. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes.After putting on his coat, he put his foot into one of his shoes, and felt something hard. Then he bent (哈腰) down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Surprised, he looked at the coin, turned it around and looked at it again. He then looked around, but no person was seen. He put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe. His surprise was doubled on finding the other coin.He couldn’t control his feelings and fell to his knees, looked up to the sky and expressed his thanks. Then he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread. He said the help would save them from dying.The student stood there deeply moved, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now,” said the teacher, “are you not much happier than if you had hidden the shoes?”18．When the student saw the shoes, he wanted to ________.A. steal themB. find their ownerC. play a joke on the ownerD. give the owner some money19．When the farmer saw the second coin, he ________.A. was very excited and gratefulB. was worried and looked up at the skyC. was surprised and decided to find the ownerD. spoke of his difficulties and asked for more help20．What can we learn from the passage?A. It is never too late to learn.B. All good things come to an end.C. Where there is a will, there is a way.D. True happiness comes from helping others.A new book called “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua has caused a debate (争辩) about cultural differences in parenting. Amy Chua is a teacher in an American university and both of her parents are Chinese. In the book, Ms. Chua writes about how she taught her daughters. She told NBC television that she had a clear list of what her daughters were not allowed to do, such as having a play date, watching TV or playing computer games and getting any grade less than an A.Many people are against Amy Chua’s parenting style (风格), even her husband, who is American. They say it is rude and unfair to children. But she says her parents raised her and her three sisters in that way.Ms. Chua says after her younger daughter shouted “I hate my life! I hate you!” she decided to retreat because she was afraid of losing her daughter. But she also says American parents often have low expectations of their children’s abilities.“The debate is about what it means to be a successful parent and what it means to be a successful child,” said Stacy DeBroff, who has written four books on parenting. She says Amy Chua’s parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. It is a traditional way of parenting among immigrants (移民). They hope to get a better future for their children.She also sees a risk (风险). When children have no time to be social or to develop their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. DeBroff advises parents to develop their own style of parenting and not just repeat the way they were raised.21．Which of the following words can best describe Amy Chua?A. Polite.B. Cruel.C. Strict.D. Popular.22．The underlined word “retreat” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.A. give upB. go onC. go outD. give out23．According to Ms. DeBroff, _____.A. Amy Chua’s parenting style should be forbiddenB. Americans should learn from Amy ChuaC. parents should have their own parenting styleD. Amy Chua’s style is bad for children’s growth24．In which part of a newspaper can you read the passage?A. Business.B. Entertainment.C. Sports.D. Culture.三、阅读下面短文，把握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最正确选项。

Book8 Module 1单元测试题（外研版）Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. —I wouldn’t like to go out with you. I’m too tired.—_______ You’ve promised to drive me to the supermarket.A. Not at all.B. It doesn’t matter.C. Come on!D. Take it easy.2. Mary used to take _______ advantage of the lunch hour to have _______ short sleep in her office.A. /; theB. the; theC. the; aD. /; a3. The old man keeps on doing morning exercise every day so his _______ of health is fairly good.A. stateB. abilityC. habitD. case4. As a busy businesswoman, Mrs. Green does well in _______ her job and housework.A. connectingB. performingC. comparingD. balancing5. What do you mean, there are only ten tickets? There _______be twelve. (2009年全国卷Ⅰ)A. shouldB. wouldC. willD. shall6. His lecture gave us a(n) _______ into New York’s multicultural values.A. opinionB. questionC. insightD. sense7. — Lily won first prize in the singing competition last week.—Great. That’s what s he _______ for a long time.A. had been expectingB. would expectC. was expectingD. has expected8. These glass containers for laboratory use are _______ and must be handled with great care.A. shabbyB. portableC. rigidD. fragile9. I’m _______ sorry to have put all of you to such trouble.A. intenselyB. extensivelyC. severelyD. extremely10. More and more visitors come here for sightseeing, which has greatly _______ the development of local tourism.A. increasedB. promotedC. supportedD. improved11. A doctor was with the passengers _______ medical emergencies during the journey.A. instead ofB. because ofC. in case ofD. in spite of12. Old George used to be a sailor and he had a rich _______ of adventure stories.A. stockB. rollC. pileD. piece13. There are still many details to be discussed so _______ the task on time remains a big challenge.A. completingB. completedC. to have completedD. having completed14. Do you think _______ possible for so many students to sit in such a small room?A. thisB. itC. thatD. which15. Thanks to the soldiers, the people _______ in the snowstorm were saved.A. protectedB. trappedC. gatheredD. isolated二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Once there was a potter whose pottery （陶器）was well-known far and wide. However, he was not 16 with his finely-made but fragile pottery. He thought if the pottery made by him could be unbreakable, his fame and his 17 would be even better.He prayed to God to grant （同意）his 18 for unbreakable pottery. One night, he dreamt that God said to him, “If you are sure you won’t 19it, I will make your wish come true.” The potter said, “Yes, God, I am sure that I will not regret it.”The next 20, the first thing the potter did when he woke up was to 21 whether God had granted his wish. He 22the clay to make a pot. Then he dried it under the sun. When the pot was 23, he lifted it and dropped it to the floor. The pot did not break! The potter was filled with 24.The news of the unbreakable pots made by the potter spread very 25. People from all over the world rushed here for his pottery. He became very rich and 26.But the good fortune did not 27. After a while, his business sloweddown. Although everybody kept praising his product, 28 bought one did not need to buy another again 29 the pots were unbreakable. The potter got poorer and poorer. He now kept praying to God to let him 30 his original pottery.One night, he dreamt that God appeared to him. Tearfully, he 31 God to forgive him for his 32. God said, “Because you admit your 33, I will forgive you and make your 34wish come true.”So from then on, the potter’s original pottery was once again 35 great demand.16. A. satisfied B. interested C. satisfyingD. interesting17. A. skills B. family C. abilities D. business18. A. hope B. wish C. chance D. opportunity19. A. regret B. miss C. forget D. tell20. A. evening B. afternoon C. morning D. moment21. A. test B. think C. noticeD. show22. A. bought B. used C. heatedD. searched23. A. made B. dried C. finished D. sold24. A. surprise B. curiosity C. joy D. thanks25. A. easily B. naturally C. longD. fast26. A. famous B. proud C. busy D. comfortable27. A. come B. survive C. last D. appear28. A. who B. whoever C. whomD. whichever29. A. as soon as B. as long as C. becauseD. when30. A. return B. recreate C. reuseD. recover31. A. wanted B. asked C. demandedD. begged32. A. craziness B. laziness C. foolishnessD. carelessness33. A. mistake B. defeat C. problem D. weakness34. A. earliest B. biggest C. fittestD. latest35. A. at B. in C. on D. into三、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）ADame Vera Lynn beat The Beatles and other artists to top the British charts on Sunday and became the oldest living singer to have a number one hit album, at the age of 92. Lynn’s album outsold(比……畅销) recent chart toppers Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T, which reached number two, as the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II earlier this month aroused memories of her popularity.“We’ll Meet Again—The Very Best Of Vera Lynn”, a collection of 24 of her best-loved recordings, had been rising through the charts. Lynn was called the “Forces’ Sweetheart” during the 1939-1945 conflict, supporting spirits with optimistic so ngs such as “We’ll Meet Again”, which struck a chord (引起共鸣) with soldiers heading to war and the families they left behind. The album was released at the same time with the 70th anniversary of Britain’s declaration of war on Nazi Germany on September 3.“I’m so surprised, I can’t quite believe it. It really is amazing that this has happened after all these years,” she said. Asked wh y the album had become popular again, Lynn told the BBC: “I think it’s because of the problems that are going on in various par ts and a bit of nostalgia(怀旧之情), but I don’t know. And I’d like somebody to tell me.”Gennaro Castaldo, from music store HMV, said the album had been growing consistently in popularity in recent weeks. “It’s a really lovely surprise. And nobody could have imagined a few weeks ago,” he said.Her album features songs such as “There’ll Be Bluebirds Over”, and “Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart”, which was a number one hit in the United States in 1952. Lynn was born on March 20, 1917 in east London and her singing career was already flourishing when the war broke out in 1939.36. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that Vera Lynn ________.A. is the most popular singer all over the worldB. got a number one hit album in her old ageC. sings better than other artists at age 92D. reached number two on the British charts during World War II37. During the war soldiers and their families en joyed Vera Lynn’s songs because________.A. she owned the largest collection of her best-loved recordingsB. her songs had been popular since she recorded themC. her songs were inspiring and made them feel comfortedD. her songs helped Britain declare war on Nazi Germany38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Vera Lynn was born in the United States.B. Vera Lynn didn’t expect such a great achievement.C. Vera Lynn didn’t think she deserved her popularity.D. Vera Lynn expressed some problems in her songs.39. When Lynn’s album became more and more popular, Gennaro Castald o was ________.A. optimisticB. upsetC. curiousD. amazed40. Vera Lynn had developed her singing career before she was ________.A. 22B. 24C. 70D. 92BMany of the old sayings using animals to predict t he weather are folklores, but not all. It’s still unknown how animals can predict the weather, but limited research and acute observations have proved the animal kingdom’s ability to notice changes before we do. Through their highly developed sense of hearing, smell and awareness of changes in atmospheric conditions, animals do appear to have a sixth sense that does allow them to predict certain weather conditions, earthquakes and tsunamis.Cows are one of the most well-known natural weather indicators. If a cow lies in a field it means rain is on the way, because cows sense the moisture(湿气) in the air and are making sure they have somewhere dry to lie down.Fish are known to eat more before a storm. Some say cats increase their grooming(梳理毛发) activities when extra static electricity(静电) is in the air. And horses are known to run fast before a violent storm or when windy conditions are coming.Meteorologist（气象学家）Randy Rauch of WTSP-TV in Clearwater confirms that animals can serve as severe weather barometers(气压计).“It’s actually been long believed that animals have a sixth sense when it comes to severe weathers,” Rauch said. “It’s long been talked about in folklores. You’ll hear all kinds of stories that dogs, cats, cows, crickets—all have some sort of knowing power before a severe weather.”That theory was put to the test during the massive tsunami in 2004. It has been said that the actions of animals were one of the main reasons that residents in the area knew to take cover.“Many of the elephants scattered to higher mountains 5 to 10 minutes before the first wave hit the shoreline,” Rauch said. “This has been a long story with animals in the wild knowing that weather or some kind of terrible event is going to occur.”41. What is the main idea of the passage?A. In folklores, animals were used to predict the weather.B. Animals can predict severe weathers or terrible events.C. Different animals display different actions before a storm.D. Humans could rely on animals to avoid terrible events.42. Why does a cow lie in a field when rain is on the way?A. To avoid becoming wet through.B. To save a dry place on the ground.C. To protect its stomach from the rain.D. To avoid being blown away.43. When extra static electricity is in the air, cats will ________.A. eat moreB. run fastC. lie downD. groom themselves more44. We can infer from the last two paragraphs that ________.A. there could be a small number of wild animals killed in the tsunami in 2004B. elephants are long known to be able to predict terrible eventsC. only elephants trained in the wild could predict terrible eventsD. the residents thought the elephants acted too strangely45. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Animals are believed to have a sixth sense.B. Animals’ sixth sense has never been proved.C. Elephants seem to be the best at predicting natural disasters.D. People also have a special ability to predict terrible events.CWhen we think of Easter Island the first thing that strikes us is the stone figures that dot the coastline. The Easter Island statues, also called Moai statues, have stood their ground for thousands of years — holding the secrets of a lost civilization.In 1722, Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island, a volcanic island in the South Pacific. A civilization isolated by Pacific Ocean was about to meet the outside world for the first time in centuries. The strangers were about to find something very strange themselves －an island dotted with hundreds of huge stone statues. The first meeting was an immense clash of cultures and it was bloody too, because the sailors killed ten natives within minutes of landing.Standing on Easter Island, the Moai statues are all that remain of the Rapa Nui tribe. The origins of these people are a mystery, but they are said to have inhabited the island from the 4th century, living off fish, chicken, and plants. Around 1500, the land is believed to have become barren(荒芜的), leading to fighting and extinction(消失). The inhabitants of thischarming and mysterious place called their land “the center of the world”.There are nearly 900 Moai statues on Easter Island. Each of them is unique －differing in expression, height or weight. They are 3 to 4 meters high, and 4 to 5 tons in weight, and on the top of each head, a circular hat which is 1 to 2 meters high is put on.For centuries why and how they built the stone statues has been heatedly discussed. Modern science tries to piece together the story. Opinions differ widely on how they were moved, but no one disputes(表示异议) the years of effort involved in getting the statues carved and into place. One of the most accepted theories is that the statues were carved and positioned so their gaze would protect their homes.46. When Dutch explorers landed on Easter Island, they ________.A. were warmly welcomed by the nativesB. had a fight with the nativesC. were attracted by the local cultureD. failed to conquer the island47. Before the year 1500, people on Easter Island probably_______.A. lived a satisfying and peaceful lifeB. had overcome great hardshipsC. had gone through a long period of fightingD. had built a developed civilization48. According to the passage the statues were probably built to _______.A. protect the homes of the natives on the islandB. honor those who died for the natives on the islandC. defend themselves against outside invadersD. record the civilization on the island49. Scientists today agree that _______.A. the statues had some mysterious powersB. the natives had advanced machines to move the statuesC. the statues were moved in different waysD. it was not easy to build and move the statues50. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. How the stone statues were built remains a mystery.B. The natives on the island were very proud of their place.C. Easter Island is the center of the world.D. Easter Island remained undisturbed before 1722.DRead this article and find out which one is a must-read for your children for Thanksgiving.Clifford’s Thanksgiving VisitClifford has to stay home with his neighbors, as Emily Elizabeth’s family goes visiting her grandmother. At first, Clifford feels lonely, thinking of his own family, but then he decides to visit his mother too. He travels many miles, crosses bridges, and he even gets into the subway! Follow Clifford’s trip to the big city! It is $3.99 at . The author is Norman Bridwell. It is for children aged 4-8.The Magic Tree HouseThe Magic Tree House describes how Jack and Annie return back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the pilgrims(移民) as well as Squanto, a native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as their adventures and excitements. It is for ages 4-8. The book costs $2.50 at . The author is Sal Murdocca.Frankli n’s ThanksgivingFranklin thinks that there will be an over-abundance of food for Thanksgiving dinner. So he invites his teacher and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. It costs $2.50 at . The book is for children aged 4-8. The author is Paulette Bourgeois.The First ThanksgivingThe First Thanksgiving is for ages 4-8 and it tells about the story of the pilgrims’ learning languages. It is beautifully illustrated with plenty of beautiful watercolors(水彩画). The author is James Waiting and the price of the book is $2.50. You can find it on .51. Clifford travels to the big city probably because ________.A. he is eager to visit his grandmotherB. he is not happy at homeC. he misses his neighbors very muchD. he likes traveling very much52. If you are interested in the pilgrims’ life you can read ________.A. Clifford’s Thanksgiving VisitB. The Magic Tree HouseC. Franklin’s ThanksgivingD. The First Thanksgiving53. From Franklin’s Thanksgiving we can learn that Franklin ________.A. is generous and savingB. is good at cookingC. admires his teacher very muchD. prepares Thanksgiving dinner by himself54. Kids can understand The First Thanksgiving better with the help of ________.A. teachersB. other readersC. picturesD. computers55. What is the passage about?A. Some Thanksgiving books for children.B. Interesting books on sale online.C. Activities during Thanksgiving.D. Some children’s adventures.四、书面表达(共两节，满分45分)第一节阅读表达(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)The research carried out by the University of Bari in Italy could help vindicate(维护……的名誉) hospitals who are accused of wasting money on art and decor as it suggests a pleasant environment which helps patients overcome discomfort and pain.A team headed by Professor Marina de Tommaso at the Neurophysiopathology Pain Unit asked a group of men and women to pick the 20 paintings they considered most ugly and most beautiful from a selection of 300 works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli.They were then asked to stare at either the beautiful paintings or the ugly paintings while the team zapped(照射) a short laser pulse at their hand, creating a sensation as if they had been stuck by a needle.The subjects rated the pain as being a third less intense while they were viewing the beautiful paintings, compared with when __________________.Electrodes(电极) measuring the brain’s electrical activity also confirmed a reduced response to the pain when the subject looked at beautiful paintings.While distractions, such as music, are known to reduce pain in hospital patients, Prof de Tommaso says this is the first result to show that beauty plays a part.The findings also show that beautiful surroundings could aid the healing process.“Hospitals have been designed to be functional, but we think that their artistic aspects should be taken into account too,” said the professor. “Beautiful paintings obviously offer a distraction that ugly paintings do not. But at least there is no suggestion that ugly surroundings make the pain worse. More research is needed into a beautiful environment’s effect on alleviating(减轻) suffering.”56. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 5 words.)__________________________________________________________________57. Fill in the blank with proper words or phrases. (Please answer within 5 words.)__________________________________________________________________58. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?It is needed that we should strengthen the research on the healing effect of a beautifulsurrounding.__________________________________________________________________59. Translate the underlined sentences in the passage into Chinese.__________________________________________________________________60. List two distractions according to the passage. (Please answer within 3 words each.)①____________________ ②____________________第二节写作（满分30分）某中学生学习网站的“英语写作”栏目正在征集稿件。

高中英语学习材料madeofjingetieji14-15学年北师大高二上学期Unit16册Lesson3-4测试Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）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）ATen-year-old Riley Christensen and her mother, Lynn, were looking at models and prices of bikes on the Internet. “Let’s pick one out for Dad’s birthday,” Lynn suggested to her daughter. Suddenly, a bike shop in their town with a video linking Project Mobil ity caught Riley’s eyes. She clicked it out of curiosity, which told how Bike Rack owner Hal Honeyman had created an organization to provide special bicycles to people with disabilities(残疾). It showed the happy faces of those who were riding them —accident victims, injured soldiers, and children with disabilities, including Hal’s own son, who had been born with disease.“I’m going to buy a bike for one of those kids,” Riley told her mother. Two days later, she showed her mother a letter asking for donatio ns. “I think it’s amazing for a guy to make bikes for kids who can’t walk,” the letter said. “I saw how happy a boy was when he got one. I’m writing to ask for your help.”Lynn was impressed by her daughter’s effort, but doubts quickly emerged. The cost of just one of those special bikes was as high as $4,000. So she advised her daughter to ask their relatives and friends for help. Within three days, checks and cash began arriving. Then word got around about Riley’s campaign, and as Christmas approached, more and more donations arrived. Riley raised more than $12,000 in the end.On Christmas Eve, Riley wore a Santa hat and delivered the bicycles to three lucky kids. “This is the best Christmas I ever had,” said Riley. She is determined to keep her campaign going every holiday season. “I want kids to feel the wind in their faces,” she says.1. At first Riley wanted to buy a bike online to .A. give it to her father as a birthday giftB. help Hal Honeyman’s organizationC. celebrate her own birthdayD. give her mother a surprise2. The underlined word “emerged” in Paragraph 3 probably means “ ”.A. transformedB. appearedC. survivedD. settled3. According to the text, it can be inferred that .A. Riley’s father was moved by what she didB. Riley got a lot of support from many peopleC. Riley donated all her money to Hal’s organizationD. Riley managed to make every child ride happilyBI was born and raised in Chicago. I am one of thirteen children who were raised by a single mom after my father passed away. As a child, I used sports and studying as the way to struggle against the dangers and temptations (诱惑) of urban life. I left home at an early age to attend school at Lake Forest Academy and then attended college.Being away from home was difficult. Growing up on the streets was lonely and hurtful. I was able to enjoy being around different, educated people and learned a great deal about life from them.The reason I wrote Emotional Core Therapy is that I have seen too much needless suffering and wanted to do something about it. Writing a book was the best way that I can let the world know that feelings of anxiety, depression, and anger are treatable. Many humans have suffered because they were not taught how to properly love themselves. My book works from the reader’s perspective and world view.My book uses five easy steps to treat emotional issues and emphasizes the root cause of emotional or psychic problems. My book teaches people how to identify (鉴别) and release those feelings.The book will benefit anyone as long as they put in the time and effort to change their relationships. Feelings of fear and sadness are going to enter our lives, whether we like them or not. Why not be prepared? I use rain, thunderstorms, and hurricanes to describe spiritual pain. We can never really know when bad weather hits. Why not carry an umbrella? Why not know where the nearest shelter is located?4. The first two paragraphs mainly tell us that .A. the author was well educated at a young ageB. the author lived a difficult life at a young ageC. the author likes to get on with educated peopleD. the author likes reading books and doing sports5. Why did the author decide to write Emotional Core Therapy?A. He wanted to prevent himself from being hurt.B. He wanted to teach people how to love themselves.C. He wanted to become famous through writing this book.D. He wanted to remind people of the influence of bad feelings.6. The questions in the last paragraph suggest that .A. everybody should buy a book of such kindB. relationships play a key role in our happinessC. it’s necessary to read Emotional Core TherapyD. it’s helpful for us to experience spiritual pain7. What does the author intend to talk about in this text?A. His new-published book.B. His emotional problem.C. His own experience.D. His attitude towards his life.CNearly two thousand years ago, there lived in Rome a man whose name was Julius Caesar. He was a bravewarrior (武士) and had conquered many countries for Rome. He knew how to make men both love and fear him. Some said that he wished to become the king. But the Romans at that time did not believe in kings.Once when Caesar was passing through a little town, all the men, women, and children of the place came out to see him. There were not more than fifty of them all together, and they were led by their mayor, who told each one what to do. These simple people stood by the roadside and watched Caesar pass.The mayor looked very proud and happy. He felt that he was almost as great a man as Caesar himself. Some of the officers who were with Caesar laughed. They sa id, “How proud that fellow was!” Caesar said, “He has a reason to be proud. I would rather be the head man of a town than the second man in Rome.”At another time, Caesar was crossing a narrow sea in a boat. A storm suddenly came. The wind blew hard; the waves dashed high; the thunder rolled. It seemed that every minute the boat would sink. The captain was frightened. He had crossed the sea many times, but never in such a storm as this. He trembled with fear and he could not guide the boat. He fell down up on his knees, crying, “All is lost! All is lost!”But Caesar was not afraid. He ordered the man to get up and take his oars (桨) again. “Why should you be afraid?” he said. “The boat will not be lost for you have Caesar on board.”8. Why did the officers laugh at the mayor of the town?A. Because he was wearing dirty clothes.B. Because he was too proud of himself.C. Because he didn’t know who Caesar was.D. Because he had little knowledge about the army.9. Caesar’s attitude towards the ma yor was that of .A. disappointmentB. doubtC. curiosityD. admiration10. Which of the following words can best describe Caesar?A. Ambitious and courageous.B. Generous and helpful.C. Greedy and cold-blooded.D. Impolite and ridiculous.11. The text is mainly developed by .A. giving examplesB. making comparisonsC. following the order of timeD. following the order of importanceDThere’s nothing like planting a garden one day and finding the pla nts eaten up before the week is out. Some of them may be eaten all the way to the roots. While it could be other problems, I’ve found that ants are usually at least partially (部分地) to blame.I’ve been told by several local pest companies that our town is o n the biggest ant hill in the country. I can know the fact that my house sits on a huge one, and they have caused great destruction to my gardens.Ants love something called honeydew that is made by several types of insects. The insects eat specific plants, and the ants gather together towards these plants and protect them from other insects.Using pesticides (杀虫剂) is not really a great idea when plants are meant for consumption(食用). Therefore, finding another solution is important. One solution is companion planting. Some plants excrete (排泄) oils that ants do not like. Lavender, sage and marigolds are a few examples. Plant these around the plants that are ant attracters and you may find that your plants are a lot less likely to be killed by the ants. Another solution of joy dish soap and water may also help. Spray the plants with it once a week or after it rains.There are also some organic pesticides. These can be found at nurseries and in some home improvement stores that carry plants and garden supplies. Talk to the people who work there so you can find a product that is safe and that works.Ants are annoying, and mostly are nothing but a nuisance (令人讨厌的事物). Finding a way to keep them away from your plants without killing them is the best choice. However, if they keep eating your plants, it is time to do something about them.12. We can learn from the first two paragraphs that .A. there exist m any ant hills in the author’s gardenB. the author has suffered a lot from ants in the gardenC. local pest companies are studying the ants’ destructionD. the author has made up his mind to drive all the ants away13. What do we know about companion planting from the text?A. It may protect your plants from being killed by the ants.B. It may help your plants produce oils that kill the ants.C. It may function well if organic pesticides are used.D. It may require people to water plants once a week.14. How many solutions of keeping the ants away are mentioned?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell people how to grow their gardens without ants.B. To show how to deal with ants without side effects.C. To offer some advice on driving ants away.D. To call on people to fight against ants.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。

Ⅰ.单项填空(每小题1分，共15分)从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

1．It was ________ your timely help that we finished the task on time.A．thank to B．thanks toC．thanks for D．thank for2．All my classmates were ________ my idea that we should go on an outing next week.A．in honor of B．in memory ofC．in favor of D．in case of3．He was ________ by the mittee for failing to report the accident.A．settled B．plainedC．informed D．criticized4．The instructions on the bottle are really ________. I can't understand them at all.A．encouraged B．variousC．confusing D．standard5．Modern Chinese magic ________ good progress in the last decade, but still falls behind developed countries.A．made B．had madeC．makes D．has made6．Many people have great difficulty ________ any decision, which can be because they were blamed and criticized for choice they made as children.A．to make B．makeC．making D．made7．The engine of the ship suddenly failed and then came a big storm, which ________ the helplessness of the crew at sea.A．resulted from B．added toC．turned out D．brought about8．________ other good students, in my opinion, Tom is _____ ___ student.A．paring with; a most satisfiedB．pared to; the most satisfiedC．paring to; the most satisfyingD．pared with; a more satisfying9．In preparing scientific reports of laboratory experiments，a student should ________ his findings in logical order and clear language.A．furnish B．proposeC．raise D．present10．Don't worry, Teddy. In this way you'll be able to ________ the technical skill, too.A．dress up B．make upC．turn up D．pick up11．—Let's go to the seaside and enjoy fresh air, OK?—________. I'll wait for you at the gate.A．I don't get itB．You made a fuss of meC．I get used to itD．That's a good point12．—Have you ever seen two leaves that are exactly the same?—Never. Leaves differ ________ each other ________ size and shape.A．from; in B．in; inC．in; from D．from; from13．Some environmentalists believe that the greenhouse effect could ________ unexpected results in the next century.A．get around B．lead toC．wear off D．get on14．It is ________ that even if we can save much energy, we can onlydelay the energy crisis.A．similar B．steadyC．distinctive D．obvious15．They seem to be good friends although they have nothing ________ mon.A．on B．forC．in D．withⅡ.完形填空(每小题1分，共20分)阅读下面短文，理解大意，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。