牛津译林版高中英语必修二第一学期期末调研测试

2024-2025学年牛津译林版高二英语上册期末考试试题班级：_________________ 学号：_________________ 姓名：_______________ 一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1: What did the man think of the concert?A. It was boring.B. It was excellent.C. It was disappointing.D. It was ordinary.Answer: BConversation 2(The recording begins with a man speaking.)Man: What’s the weather forecast for tomorrow?Woman: It’s going to be sunny, but there’s a chance of afternoon showers.Question 2: What’s the weather forecast for tomorrow?A. It will be sunny all day.B. It will rain in the morning.C. It will be sunny, but there may be rain in the afternoon.D. It will be cloudy.Answer: CConversation 3(The recording begins with a woman speaking.)Woman: Where did you park your car?Man: I left it in the school parking lot, next to the library.Question 3: Where did the man park his car?A. In front of the school gate.B. In the school parking lot.C. Behind the library.D. In the teacher’s parking area.Answer: BConversation 4(The recording begins with a man speaking.)Man: What time does the movie start?Woman: It starts at 7 pm. But we should arrive a bit earlier to get good seats.Question 4: What time does the movie start?A. 6:30 pm.B. 7:00 pm.C. 7:30 pm.D. 8:00 pm.Answer: BConversation 5(The recording begins with a woman speaking.)Woman: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?Man: I’m sorry, I have a previous engagement. But thank you for the invitation.Question 5: What does the man mean?A. He will join them for dinner.B. He has to cancel his previous engagement.C. He cannot go to dinner tonight.D. He will arrive late for dinner.Answer: C二、单选题（每题3分）1.The_______of the painting surprised us all. We had never expected it to be sorealistic.A. designB. viewC. sightD. sceneryAnswer: C2.It is essential that the homework_______on time.A. was finishedB. finishC. be finishedD. will be finishedAnswer: C3.He has made_______progress that his teacher praised him.A. so muchB. so manyC. much soD. many soAnswer: A4.The teacher together with the students_______discussing the report for the comingconference.A. isB. areC. wasD. wereAnswer: A5._______the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good ideato spend too much time on it.A. IfB. AlthoughC. BecauseD. WhenAnswer: B三、多选题（每题4分）1.Which of the following sentences are correct in grammar? (Select two)A. He enjoys play the guitar.B. She is good at playing the piano.C. They are interesting in listening to music.D. I am fond of playing the violin.Answers: B, D2.Choose the two phrases that are similar in meaning to “to be successful”.A. to failB. to achieve successC. to be unsuccessfulD. to accomplish goalsE. to be a loserAnswers: B, D3.Which two of the following are types of literary devices?A. PlotB. SettingC. CharacterizationD. DialogueE. ThemeAnswers: A, C4.Identify the two options that are correct uses of the past simple tense.A. I walked to school yesterday.B. I am walking to school every day.C. He walked there for hours.D. She is walking to the park.E. They walked quickly to catch the bus.Answers: A, C5.Select the two sentences that correctly express cause and effect.A. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.B. She went to the store and bought a new dress.C. They studied hard, so they got good grades.D. He ate a sandwich and drank a soda.E. We went to the beach and saw the sunset.Answers: A, C四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: The Power of ReadingReading is a powerful tool that can transform lives. It opens up a world of knowledge, imagination, and understanding. Through reading, we cantravel to distant lands, experience different cultures, and meetfascinating characters. Not only does reading improve our vocabulary and comprehension skills, but it also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and empathy.The benefits of reading are numerous. For children, reading can foster a lifelong love of learning and improve academic performance. For adults, reading can provide a source of relaxation and escape from the stresses of daily life. It can also help us develop new perspectives and insights on the world.However, the sad truth is that many people do not read as much as theyshould. With the rise of digital media and the internet, people areincreasingly spending their time on screens rather than reading books.This trend is having increasingly negative effects on our cognitiveabilities and mental health.Therefore, it is crucial to promote the power of reading. Libraries, schools, and communities should create environments that encourage reading. Parents should set an example by reading to their children and making books a part of their daily routine. And everyone should make an effort to incorporate more reading into their lives.Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage? (4 points)Answer: The power and benefits of reading.2.According to the passage, what are some of the benefits of reading forchildren? (4 points)Answer: It fosters a lifelong love of learning and improves academicperformance.3.Why are people spending less time reading books? (4 points)Answer: Due to the rise of digital media and the internet, people are increasingly spending their time on screens.4.What are some negative effects of spending less time reading books? (4points)Answer: It has increasingly negative effects on our cognitive abilities and mental health.5.What should parents do to encourage their children to read? (4 points)Answer: Parents should set an example by reading to their children and making books a part of their daily routine.五、作文（30分）Title: The Impact of Technology on EducationDirections:Write an essay on the topic “The Impact of Technology onEducation” in about 200 words. You should include your views on thepositive and negative effects of technology in education.Example:In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of education, bringing both positive and negative impacts. Firstly, technology hasenabled access to vast amounts of information, which has greatly enriched the learning experience. With the help of the internet and digitallibraries, students can now explore topics in depth and broaden theirknowledge horizons. Furthermore, interactive learning tools such assmartboards and virtual simulations have made learning more engaging and hands-on.However, the overreliance on technology can also have its downsides. The constant use of digital devices can lead to a decrease in face-to-face interaction, affecting social skills. Additionally, excessive screen time may affect students’ concentration and attention span.In conclusion, while technology has revolutionized education, it iscrucial to strike a balance between its use and traditional teachingmethods to ensure a comprehensive and holistic learning experience.。

常州市教育学会学生学业水平监测高一英语试题2016.1注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

答案全部做在答题卡上。

总分为120分。

考试时间120分钟。

第一卷选择题（75分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分15分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where is the man’s brother?A. At home.B. In the hospital.C. In the office.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Waiter and customer.C. Teacher and student.3. Who is the man?A. The woman’s husband.B. The woman’s boss.C. The woman’s teacher.4. What is the girl going to do next?A. Go to school.B. Have breakfast.C. Pack her school bag.5. What will the woman do at about ten o’clock?A. Have a meeting.B. Call Mr.Johnson again.C. Go to Siemens.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分10分)听下面3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三个项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

高二上学期期末考试英语试题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）一、听力：共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分第一节听下面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。

1. What will the woman probably do next?A. Call the police.B. Go on sleeping.C. Talk to the neighbors.2. Where are the speakers?A. On a plane.B. At the customs.C. At a police station.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Shopping.B. Ordering food.C. Celebrating a birthday.4. Where is the book the woman is looking for?A. On the sofa.B. On the chair.C. On the table.5. How much change does the man give the woman?A. £ 9B. £ 9.50.C. £ 10.第二节听下面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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Getting some food.B. Preparing sleeping bags.C. Taking something for cooking.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Boss and employee.C. Husband and wife.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

2016~2017学年度第一学期期末抽测高一年级英语试题（答案）一．听力1-5 BCACC 6-10 BCBCC 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 BAABC二．单项选择21-25 CDBCD 26-30 BBCAC三．完形填空31-35 CADDB 36-40 ABCDA 41-45 BADAA四．阅读理解46-48 DBC 49-51 AAD 52-55 CDAA五．任务型阅读：56. Introduction 57. encourage 58. wear 59.happy/willing/ready/content/glad60. Problem(s)/Difficulty(Difficulties) 61. dislike 62. think 63. Support64. choose 65. time六．单词拼写66. emergency 67. forbidden 68. harmony 69. optimistic 70. officially 71. failure 72. graduation 73. attacked 74. ashamed 75. argument七．短文填空76. who/that 77. when 78. an 79. whether 80. on八．补齐短文81. E 82. B 83. G 84. F 85. D九．写作Nowadays, there is often a lack of understanding between parents and children, as a result of which quarrels always arise. Some children even deliberately choose to go against their parents’ will. Several reasons may account for the conflict.First of all, children want to be free to choose their own friends, plan their own future, and run their own life in a more independent way than many parents allow. Also, young children desire to be understood by their parents, which most parents fail to do. Parents, on the other hand, expect too much of their children. They want their children to behave and have good academic performance at school.In my opinion, most problems between parents and children will disappear through joint efforts of both sides. Only with more communication and mutual respect can this problem be finally solved.录音原文：Text 1M: I was looking for a book, but I couldn’t find it on the shelf.W: Oh, somebody must have borrowed that book.Text 2W: Hello, is this Mr. Wu?M: Yes, hello, Jane.W: One of my relatives is sending a package from Japan to me and asking for my address, but I don’t know it. So I’m calling to ask you.Text 3M: I’ve got two tickets for the film. Would you like to go with me?W: I’m sorry. I’m afraid not.M: Why?W: A patient has just arrived. He was badly hurt in a traffic accident. He is due to be operated on at once.Text 4M: The car was a total loss. Did you see it？W: Yes. Can you imagine three women and a baby were in the horrible accident without being hurt?Text 5M: Excuse me, how much are the tickets?W: They’re ten dollars each for the general public, but students’ tickets are half price. How many tickets do you want?Text 6W: What was that? Did you hear that? I think it came from over there, by Greg’s tent.M: Come on, Rachel. You’re just being silly. There’s nothing there. Go back to sleep.W: I am not! I know I heard something. What if it’s a wolf?M: There is no wolf out there, Rachel. We’re camping near a lake. You might run into an angry duck… at worst.W: Ducks aren’t that big. Whatever made that noise was huge. I know it.M: Come on, Rachel. It’s probably just all in your imagination. You’ve been driving all day to get here, so just get some rest.W: Well, I guess you’re right. I’ll feel better after a good night’s sleep.Text 7M: Hey, come on in.W: Thanks.M: I just made myself some coffee. Do you want some?W: No, thanks. I already had one this morning. But I like your kitchen.M: Thanks. I just painted it. So, I heard you have a pretty cool new job.W: Yeah, I am working for a company that does all kinds of special events.M: Oh, yeah? Like what?W: Well, at the moment, I’m helping to organize the birthday party for the owner of Air India.We’ll be flying in some musici ans from Las Vegas to perform at the party next Monday.M: Wow, really? That sounds pretty expensive.W: It will be! We’re renting out a huge space for the event. We’ll be spending 10000 dollars on flowers, 25000 dollars on food, and 20000 dollars on drinks.M: That sounds crazy. So, what will you do at the party?W: Oh, I’ll just be there to make sure everything goes smoothly.Text 8W: Andy was acting kind of crazy today. Did you notice?M: Yeah, he’s under a lot of stress. There was a problem with the p roject in Paris.W: Well, working for him has its ups and downs, but today wasn’t pleasant.M: I know. He’s not the best boss, but he’s OK, I think. Anyway, what are you going to buy here? W: Well. I’m going to get these lamb chops, I think. The sign says they’re on sale.M: Oh, you shouldn’t get them. You should get this other brand instead.W: Really? Why?M: The label says these lamb chops come from New Zealand. We’re here in London, which ispretty far away! It’s not good for the environment to eat foo d that has to travel so far. A lot of energy is wasted and a lot of pollution is created to get it here.W: Well, I can see what you mean. This other brand is cheaper, anyway, and it’s from lambs raised in the UK.M: I always try to buy local foods –they’re fresher, and they support the local economy…Text 9M: Now Mrs. Jones, it seems you’ve put on quite a bit since last month. Have you been following the diet sheet I gave you?W: Yes, doctor… Well, most of the time. But I get really hungry late in t he evening sometimes, and I just have to have an extra snack before bedtime.M: Late night snacks, huh? What kind of snacks?W: Cookies usually. But just a small pack… usually.M: Right. And what about exercise? Have you been exercising properly?W: Well, I wanted to, but the weather’s been so bad these last few weeks…M: Mrs. Jones, you’re at least 40 kilos overweight, and it’s seriously damaging your health. You also have dangerously high blood pressure. You must follow the diet sheet carefully every day.No snacks, and no food at all after 7:00 p.m. And you really must try to exercise a little bit every day.Text 10Hi, my name is Ross, and I study at Oxford University. I go to the university gym about two to three times a week. My main reasons for going are to keep healthy and to lose weight. But it’s also great fun. The gym has a good atmosphere: there’s music, TV, magazines, newspapers and friendly people. I usually go on my own, but I always meet friends there, and we chat and relax after we’ve worked out.I usually run on a machine to warm up. After that, I use the weight machines a lot. I’m trying to build my arm and chest muscles. I want to look good as well as keep healthy. After taking exercise at the gym, I always feel really good. I feel more energetic and positive about life and I can focus better on my work too. So the benefits of going to the gym aren’t only physical but mental.。

2024年牛津译林版英语高二上学期期末模拟试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What does the speaker recommend doing during the break?A. Taking a walk.B. Continuing to study.C. Having a cup of coffee.答案：A解析：The speaker starts the conversation by suggesting that taking a short walk during the break can be very refreshing and help improve concentration, implying that option A is the recommended activity.2、What is the main reason the speaker advises against discussing the work with friends?A. They might distract you.B. It might create unnecessary stress.C. It’s against school policy.答案：B解析：The speaker mentions that discussing the work with friends just before the final exam can lead to increased stress and anxiety, which might negativelyimpact your performance. Therefore, option B is given as the main reason against discussing the work, rather than options A or C, which are not mentioned.3、Listen to a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Answer the following question:What activity does the girl want to do on Sunday afternoon?A. Go shopping.B. Visit a museum.C. Watch a movie.D. Go for a walk.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the girl mentions, “I think we should visi t the museum on Sunday afternoon.” This indicates that she wants to go to the museum, so the correct answer is B.4、Listen to a talk about the benefits of exercise. Answer the following question:According to the speaker, which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?A. Improved mood.B. Increased energy levels.C. Weight loss.D. Better sleep quality.Answer: DExplanation: The speaker discusses the various benefits of exercise, including improved mood, increased energy levels, and weight loss. However, there is no mention of better sleep quality. Therefore, the correct answer isD.5、Question:Listen to the following short conversation and answer the question. Conversation:Woman: Excuse me, sir. I’m looking for the entrance to the Museum. Can I ask you a question?Man: Sure, miss.Woman: Is it possible to have a guided tour today?Man: Yeah, but the museum opens at 10:00 am.Woman: Oh, it’s closed now, is it? But when does it open?Man: Oh, you’re right. It closes at noon. I’m sorry, it doesn’t open now. Woman: That’s okay. Where can I sign up for a tour?Man: You need to sign up in the gift shop at the entrance.Answer:5、DExplanation:The man says the museum closes at noon, which means it is not open now. The woman should sign up for a tour in the gift shop at the entrance. Option D is correct.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Listen to a short conversation between two students about their summer plans. Answer the following question:Q: Why does the man say he might not visit his grandparents?A: He might not visit because he has to study for his upcoming exams.解析：The correct answer is based on the man’s hesi tation about visiting, which implies that he needs to prepare for his exams. The woman’s comment about needing to take care of her cats also suggests that he has other responsibilities.2、Listen to a monologue about the importance of exercise. Answer the following question:Q: What is the speaker’s main point about exercise and mental health?A: The speaker emphasizes that regular exercise significantly improves mental well-being and can help with stress and anxiety.解析：The correct answer is derived from th e speaker’s direct statement about the link between regular physical activity and the enhancement of mental health conditions such as stress and anxiety. The speaker offers this as the main benefit of regular exercise, making it the central point of the monologue.3、Question: What is the main purpose of the lecture about social media?A)To discuss the advantages of social media.B)To analyze the negative impacts of social media.C)To provide tips on how to use social media responsibly.D)To compare different types of social media platforms.Answer: BExplanation: The main purpose of the lecture is to analyze the negative impacts of social media, as indicated by the content focusing on issues such as privacy concerns, addiction, and cyberbullying.4、Question: According to the speaker, what is one of the biggest challenges faced by companies when it comes to online advertising?A)The high cost of online advertising.B)The difficulty in targeting specific audiences.C)The rapid evolution of online platforms.D)The negative public perception of online advertising.Answer: BExplanation: The speaker mentions that one of the biggest challenges companies face with online advertising is the difficulty in targeting specific audiences, which is a common issue due to the vast and diverse nature of online platforms.5、 Conversation 2 (5)听力原文：Woman: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me when the next bus to the park will arrive?Man: Let me check. The last one was at 2:30, so the next one should be at 2:45. Woman: Oh, thank you. That’s very helpful.5、Answer: The next bus to the park will arrive at 2:45.5、Explanation: In the conversation, the man checks the arrival time and informs the woman that the next bus to the park will be at 2:45.6、 Conversation 3 (6)听力原文：Man: Hi, Linda! How’s the cooking class today?Linda: It’s going well, but the vegetables are a bit tough. Maybe I should revise my knife skills.Man: Yes, sharp knives make a big difference. Maybe you should practice chopping some vegetables at home.Linda: That’s a good idea. I’ll definitely do that.6、Answer: Linda should practice chopping vegetables at home to improve her knife skills.6、Explanation: In the conversation, Linda mentions that the vegetables are tough. The man suggests that sharp knives make a big difference and implies that practice at home can help improve her skills. Therefore, Linda should practice chopping vegetables at home to improve her knife skills.7.What is the speaker’s main concern regarding the implications of factory farming on the environment?A)The excessive use of chemicals in livestock production.B)The environmental pollution caused by factory farming.C)The loss of biodiversity in rural areas.D)The negative impact on local economies.Answer: B) The environmental pollution caused by factory farming.Parser: The question asks for the main concern of the speaker regarding the implications of factory farming on the environment. The correct answer is B because the speaker explicitly mentions the pollution caused by the waste and excessive use of resources in factory farming, which directly affects the environment.8.Why does the woman express frustration about the current state of public transportation?A)It延误了她的日常出行计划。

高中英语学习资料madeofjingetieji2005-2006 学年第一学期期末考试题高一英语命题人：江苏省丹阳市第五中学詹怀京邮编 212300测试范围：新课标牛津版模块一、二第Ⅰ卷(选择题共70分)第一部分：听力部分（共两节，满分10 分）第一节（共 5 小题，每题 1 分）请听下边5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题后所给的 A ， B， C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，每段对话读一遍。

1.What does the women mean?A.She doesn’tmind closing the windows.B.She prefers to put on more clothes.C.She wants to leave the windows open.2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Boss and employee.B.Patient and doctor.C.Teacher and student.3.When will the train arrive in Wuhan?A. At 7:00 pm.B. At 8:00 pm.C. At 10:00pm.4.Why won ’tthe women eat any more?A.She’s had enough.B.She’s losing weight.C.She’s not feeling well.5.What are the two speakers going to do?A.Buy a newspaper.B.Hurry to the bus stop.C.Catch a plane.第二节（共 5 小题，每题 1 分）A ，B ，C 三个选项中选出最正确请听下边两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题，从题后所给的选项，每段对话读两遍。

高中英语学习材料madeofjingetieji2015-2016学年高一年级第一学期末调研测试英语试卷第一部分：听力理解（共两节，20小题，每题1分，满分20分）第一节听下面的5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the woman advise the man to change money?A. At the airport.B. At a bank.C. At a supermarket.2. How will the man go to the park?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.3. Where does the woman want to go?A. To the National Zoo.B. To Clerk Street.C. To the National Park.4. What is the man going to do?A. Look for a hotel.B. Have his watch repaired.C. Meet someone at the hotel.5. What does the man mainly do in his spare time?A. He learns a language.B. He does some sports.C. He plays the piano.第二节听下面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。

听完每段对话或独白前，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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

高中英语学习材料（灿若寒星*制作整理）高一年级期末考试英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一5个小题，每小题1分，共5分）听下而5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 二个选项中选山取佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位冒。

听完每段对话6，你都有10秒钟的吋间来问答备关小题和阅读卜一小题。

每段对话仅读?遍。

1. What does the man plan to do?A. Walk to the movies.B. Drive to the movies.C. Visit Joe at home.2.Which club is the man in?A.Fhe sports club.B. The dance club.C. I he music club.3.Why did the man cut the tree down?A. It was dying.B. He didn’t like it.C. lie hated to clean up the leaves.4.Where did the man get the vegetables?A. From his school.B. From the community garden.C. From the grocery store.5.When will the speakers go to see the film?A. 4:30.B. 8:30, c 5*30笫二节(共5个小题，每小题1分，共5分）听F而5段刘话或独白,，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罝。

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秒钟的作答吋间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

高二英语第一学期期末测试本试卷分第I卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共120分。

考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（选择题三部分共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸 (卡) 上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the woman want to know?A. Which items are on sale.B. Where the back of the store is.C. What the sign outside says.2.How much is the painting worth now?A. $2000.B. $2 million.C. $30 million.3.Why is the man lost?A. He took a wrong turn.B. He was told to take this way.C. He missed the freeway signs.4.What does the man imply?A. He is stressed.B. He works too hard.C. He needs some excitement.5.How long will the boy be at summer camp?A. One week.B. Two weeks.C. Three weeks.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。

综合检测题（Units 1-3）温馨提示：检测时量：60分钟，总分：120分（笔试部分）I. 阅读理解（共三节，满分40分）第一节阅读选择（共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AThe Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place. Now it is an ecological disaster area.Nauru‘s heartbreaking story could have one good consequence—other countries might learn from its mistakes.For thousands of years, Polynesian people lived in the remote island of Nauru, far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island.However, because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first. The whaling ships and other traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol.These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the population from 1,400 to 900.Nauru‘s real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate （磷酸盐）on the island.In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which was a very important fertilizer for farming.The company began mining the phosphate.A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it is a strip mine.When a company strip-mines, it removes the top layer of soil.Then it takes away the material it wants.Strip mining totally destroys the land.Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon.In 1968, Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world.Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate.Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars.In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized that they had a terrible problem — their phosphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing.By 2000, Nauru was financially ruined.Experts say that it would take approximately $433,600,000 and more than 20 years to repair the island.This will probably never happen.1. What might be the author‘s purpose in writing the text？A. To seek help for Nauru‘s problems.B. To tell a heartbreaking story of a war.C. To show the importance of moneyD. To give a warning to other countries2. The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from _.A. phosphate overminingB. soil pollutionC. farming activityD. whale hunting3. Which of the following was a cause of Nauru‘s financial problem？A. Its phosphate mining cost much moneyB. It spent too much repairing the islandC. Its leaders misused the moneyD. It lost millions of dollars in the civil war.4. What can we learn about Nauru from the last paragraph？A. The ecological damage is difficult to repair.B. The leaders will take the experts‘ words seriously.C. The island was abandoned by the NauruansD. The phosphate mines were destroyedBJenny was a bright-eyed, pretty five-year-old girl.One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl（珍珠） necklace priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace, and when she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, "Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I'll tell you what. I'll buy you the necklace, and when we get home we can make up a list of housework that you can do to pay for the necklace. And don't forget that for your birthday Grandma just might give you a whole dollar bill, too. Okay？" Jenny agreed, and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her.Jenny worked on her chores very hard every day, and sure enough, her grandma gave her a brand-new dollar bill for her birthday. Soon Jenny had paid off the pearls. How Jenny loved those pearls. She wore them everywhere to kindergarten, bed and when she went out with her mother to run errands（差事）.The only time she didn't wear them was in the shower. Her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green!Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read Jenny her favorite story.One night when he finished the story, he said, "Jenny, do you love me？""Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you," the little girl said."Well, then, give me your pearls.""Oh! Daddy, not my pearls!" Jenny said. "But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her？ You gave her to me last year for my birthday. And you can have her tea party outfit, too. Okay？""Oh no, darling, that's okay." Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. "Good night, little one."A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story, "Do you love me？""Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you.""Well, then, give me your pearls.""Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her？ She's my favorite. Her hair is so soft, and you can play with it and braid（编辫子）it and everything. You can have Ribbons if you want her, Daddy," the little girl said to her father."No, that's okay," her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. "God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams."Several days later, when Jenny's father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling." Here, Daddy," she said, and held out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father's hand.With one hand her father held the plastic pearls and the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue velvet （天鹅绒） box. Inside of the box were real, genuine, beautiful pearls. He had had them all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap stuff so he could give her the real thing.5. Which statement is NOT correct？A. Jenny loves her father very much.B. Jenny‘s pearl necklace can turn green when it is wet.C. Jenny has other toys she loves very much besides the necklace.D. Jenny didn‘t want to give up her necklace though she did so.6. The reason why little Jenny wanted to give her father doll and toy horse is that __________.A. they were lovelyB. she liked them very muchC. they were worth much moreD. she loved her necklace too much7. The reason why little Jenny wanted to give her father doll and toy horse is that _.A. they were lovelyB. she liked them very muchC. they were worth much moreD. she loved her necklace too much8. What does the writer mainly want to tell us through the loving story？A. Whatever you want, you need to earn it yourself.B. Life is both disappointing and hopeful at the same time.C. Your parents are always the people who would like to spoil you.D. Only if you show your real deep love to others, will you get the same in return.CMoney matters, no matter who or where you are. So when China‘s currency the yuan was devalued （贬值） against the US dollar for three straight days in mid-August, the world felt the effects. As CNN put it: ―If China sneezes, the world catches a cold.‖Why does it matter so much？The exchange rate is the term for the comparison of two currencies. It says how much one currency is worth in terms of （换算） the other.―Exchange rates play an important role in a country‘s level of trade. It is one of the most important determinants （决定因素） of a country‘s relative level of economic health,‖wrote Jason Van Bergen of . A higher currency makes a country‘s exports more expensive and imports cheaper, and vice versa （反之亦然）.Devaluation means the same amount of RMB can be exchanged for fewer USD. For example, on Aug 11, the exchange rate of RMB to USD was 6.23, which meant $1 was worth the same as 6.23 yuan. Two days later, the rate changed to 6.4, meaning the value of RMB had dropped by 2.7 percent.So what does a weaker currency mean for our lives？It first affects those who want to travel to, or study in, the US. If your former classmate is leaving for a preparatory （预科） school in the US at the end of August, it now costs about 1,800 yuan more to exchange currency for 10,000 US dollars than it did earlier this month. However, since many currencies have decreased in value, the value of yuan is still relatively high despite the recent devaluation. This means it costs 1,200 yuan less to get 10,000 Canadian dollars now than it did in March.Even if we don‘t have plans to travel abroad, though, we could still be affected. For example, your mother will have to pay more if she buys directly from overseas websites with US dollars. And chances are that imported chocolate and potato chips will soon be a bit more expensive inyour local supermarket.However, the weaker yuan is good news for Chinese exporters. It makes Chinese exports less expensive and it could boost the overseas sales that have been among the main reasons for China‘s economic growth during its rise over the past 30 years.Just as Erik Britton of Fathom, a London-based economic consulting firm, told The Guardian: ―We‘re all going to feel it: we‘ll feel it through commodities （商品）, not just from China but from everywhere that has to compete with it; and we‘ll feel it through wages.‖―The devalued yuan will force China‘s Asian rivals （竞争对手）, such as Indonesia and South Korea, to compete even harder,‖ wrote Heather Stewart, economics editor of The Guardian. ―The result may be cheaper Christmas presents.‖9. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the first paragraph？A. Chinese yuan is weaker than the US dollar.B. China's currency devaluation has an effect the whole world.C. China's economy is the most important in the world.D. China's economy is healthier than that of other countries.10. According to the passage, it can be learned from the passage EXCEPT _A. The higher China‘s currency is, the less expensive potato chips from America become.B. In March people spent 1,200 yuan more to get 10,000 Canadian dollars than they do today because Canadian dollars increased in value.C. China‘s currency‘s devaluation against the US dollar in mid-August makes students studying in America pay more school fees.D. People who work in Fathom will be greatly affected on account of the weaker yuan.11. The passage implies that _ .A. The yuan‘s devaluation contributes a lot to China‘s economic growth.B. Exchange rates are the most important factor determining a country‘s relative level of economic healthC. The yuan‘s devaluation has a great impact on all the countries in the world.D. Chinese exports sell well overseas because of their high quality12. What's the best title of the passage？A. Currency devaluationB. China's economy downturnC. Chinese currency change impactsD. Global competition（竞争）caused by devaluated yuan第二节阅读表达（共3小题；每小题2分，满分6分）请阅读下面的材料，然后根据材料内容完成表格的空白。