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1、 省- 高二上学期期中考试英语第I卷 选择题，共90分第一局部：英语知识运用共两节，总分值50分第一节：单项填空共20题；每题1分，总分值20分从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。1. Students should be encouraged to use _ Internet as _ resource. A.不填 ; a B. 不填; the C. the; the D. the; a 2. The film _ him _ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; to B. remembered; of C. recalle
2、d; with D. reminded; of3. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause掌声. A. constantly B. constant C. seldom D. never 4. A driver should _ the road when . A. concentrate in; driving B. concentrate on; driving C. concentrate to; drove D. concentrate on; drive 5. Tom kept quiet abou
3、t the accident _ lose his job. A. so not as to B. so as to not C. so as not to D. not so as to6. Not until the early years of the 19th century _ what heat was. A. man did know B. did man know C. didnt man know D. did man knew7. is no need A. It; complaining B. That; complaining C. There; to complain
4、 D. This; to complain 8. The stone bridge _ _ last year is very beautiful.A. built B. was built C. being built D .to be built9. She first _ singing and dancing, but soon lost interest and became a businesswoman.A. took down B. took in C. took over D. took up10.The poor man , _，ran out of the dark ca
5、ve.A. tiring and frightened B. tired and frightened C. tired and frightening D. tiring and frightening11. Hes senior_his sister _ two years.A.by; to B. in; to C. to; by D. by; by 12. -Could you turn the TV down a little bit?-_. Is it disturbing you?A. Take it easy. B. Im sorry. C. Not a bit D. It de
6、pends13. The students in the class were _ four groups before they started the game.A. divided into B. separated into C. divided from D. separated into14. Have you ever had a case _ someone accused your jouralists pf getting the wrong end of the report?A. when B. which C. that D. where 15. This medic
7、ine will _ him of his cough.A. recover B. cure C .treat D .heal 16. He always brings me a pretty gift _ he comes to visit me.A .by the time B. sometimes C. every time D. at times 17._ being too large, the color and the style of the dress suit me well.A. Apart from B. As well as C. Besides D. Instead
8、 of18. He is such a strong-willed person that there is nothing in the world that can _ him.A. win B. defeat C. rescue D. attack19. With his lips still _，he couldnt say a word Atrembling Btremble Cto tremble D. to be trembling20. Next door to ours _, who has just returned form abroad.A. where lives a
9、n old man B. where does an old man live C. lives an old man D. does an old man live第二节 完形填空共20小题；每题1分，总分值20分阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项。We are warned by our teachers not to waste time because time 21 will never return. I think it quite 22 . What does time look 23 ? Nobody knows, and we c
10、ant see it or touch it and no 24 of money can buy it. Time is abstract(抽象的), so we have to 25 about it. Time passes very quickly. Some students say they dont have 26 time to review their lessons. It is 27 they dont know how to make use of their time. They waste it in going to theatres or playing, an
11、d 28 other useless things. Why do we study everyday? Why do we work? Why do most people 29 take buses instead of walking? The answer is very 30 .We wish to save time because time is 31 . Today we are living in the 21st century. We 32 time as life. When a person dies, his life ends. Since life is sho
12、rt, we must 33 our time and energy to our study so that we 34 be able to work and live well in the future. Laziness is the 35 of time, for it not only brings us 36 , but also does other 37 to us. If it is necessary for us to do our work today, 38 us do it today and not 39 it until tomorrow. Remember
13、 that time is much more 40 .21. A. lost B. passed C. missedD. used22. A. important B. interesting C. true D. usual| 23. A. for B. like C. after D. over24. A. amountB. quality C. quantity D. price25. A. think B. check C. examine D. imagine26. A. spare B. free C.much D. enough27. A. thatB. why C. beca
14、use D. certain28. A. doing B. making C. takingD. getting29. A. needntB. have to C. had betterD. would rather30. A. easyB. stupid C. simple D. interesting31. A. worthless B. priceless C. readyD. little32. A. look upon B. agree C. thinkD. believe33. A. spend B. give C. set D. devote34 A. must B. shoul
15、d C. may D. would35. A. helper B. thief C. friendD. teacher36. A. wealth B. health C. failureD. illness37. A. danger B. harm C. troubleD. difficulty38. A. help B. get C. cause D. let39. A. keep B. remain C. manage D. leave40. A. valuable B. expensive C. worthD. rich.第二局部：阅读理解共20小题，每题2分，总分值40分阅读以下短文，
16、从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Light for the CityEdison and his assistants came to New York to set up an electric power system. They hoped it would provide enough electricity to light up a part of the great city.They bought several machines with them. These were called generators(发电机), whi
17、ch produced electricity power for lamps in Edisons building.Soon there were lights for the building. Edison lived in a room facing the street and he often worked over night. The light burned brightly and steadily and he often worked over night. People often came and stopped their horse-drawn carriag
18、e to look. Everyone knew that Thomas Edison was in town.First, the inventor and his assistants produced several large generators. A great deal of power would be needed to light up even a small part of the city. Then the workers were busy digging deep trenches in the hard earth below the city streets
19、, and Edison had fourteen miles of wire laid into the trenches. The wire connected each building to a generator.Setting up an electric power system was not an easy job. It took a year and a half. In September, 1882, the job was finished.A small group of men stood around Edison inside the power house
20、. The big moment came at last. The inventor, taking a deep breath, pulled a switch. The electric lights flashed up.“Very good! Very good! a man nearby shouted to praise Edison for what he had done.“Sir, said Edison, “this is only the beginning! And Edison was right. Soon Edisons lamp were lighting u
21、p cities all over the world. 41.The generators they brought with them could produce as much as electricity as _ needed.A. Edisons building B. a small part of the city C. the whole city D. the world42.Trenches were dug to _.A. set up generators B. lay wires C. built city streets D. build a power hous
22、e43It took a year and a half to _.A. set up the electric system B. produce several large generatorsC. dig the deep trenches D. lay fourteen miles of wire into the trench44.Edison took a deep breath before pulling a switch, which showed that he was _.A. excited B. frightened C. uneasy D. light-hearte
23、dBMr. Andrews was waiting for a subway train in the city. The train pulled into the station and stopped. As Andrews was getting ready to board the train, he saw an elderly blind man fall to the tracks (站台). David Schnair, aged 75, had mistaken the space between two subway cars for a door, while feel
24、ing his way with a cane (拐杖). Instead of ending up inside the train, Schnair fell off the platform and landed under the train. Andrews jumped down to the tracks to save Schnair. He pulled the man to safety. Onlookers immediately declared Andrews a hero. Messages began to pour in from all over the co
25、untry. Some people sent checks. The largest was for $3,000. President called Andrews and wished him a Merry Christmas and a good new year.Andrews had been on the subway because he was returning from a job interview. He probably would have been hired anyway, but all the good publicity (宣传) made it a
26、sure thing.After about a week of newspaper stories and donations of food, money and gifts for his children, Andrews faded from limelight. Most people assumed that the story had come to a happy ending, but it didnt quite happen that way. Andrews did start his new job, but the company moved to New Jer
27、sey. Andrews didnt have any way to get to work, so he had to give up. It wasnt long before he was back to job hunting and being discouraged again. Few newspapers, however, bothered to tell their readers what happened to Mr. Andrews after he became a hero.45. Schnair fell off the platform because _.A
28、. he was walking carelessly B. onlookers pushed him downC. he thought he was at a door D. the train got to the station fast46. Andrews became a hero because _.A. onlookers reported his good deed B. he succeeded in the job interviewC. he talked to President D. he saved a blind man47. What does the un
29、derlined sentence “Andrews faded from the limelight(in Paragraph 4) mean?A. Andrews disappeared from the public attention. B. Andrews lost his job for his fame.C.Andrews gained his popularity with the public. D. Andrews lost his interest in newspaper.48. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.
30、 the newspapers paid little attention to Andrews lifeB. the public didnt show enough kindness to AndrewsC. it was not wise for Andrews to give up his jobD. life is difficult for the unemployedCTales From Animal Hospital David Grant David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal
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33、The Last Sorcerer Michael White Form the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the life of the worlds first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact , Michael Whites learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different f
34、rom what people commonly know about him . Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic (魔术)ended and science began.8.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate ISBN 1857024168Fermats Last Theorem Simon Singh In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wi
35、les reading in his school library came across the worlds greatest mathematical problem : Fermats Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds , including a French woman s
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37、s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike.12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate ISBN 185702521049What is Animal Hospital?AA news story.BA popular book. CA research report.DA TV program.50In Michael Whites book, Newton is described as .Aa person who did not look the same as in m
38、any pictures Ba person who lived a colorful and meaningful life Ca great but not perfect man Dan old-time magician 51Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle as it is used in the text?ATo encourage people to raise questions. BTo cause difficulty in understanding.Cto provi
39、de a person with an explanation . DTo limit peoples imagination.52What is the purpose of writing these three texts?ATo make the books easier to read BTo show the importance of science CTo introduce new authors DTo sell the books.DChina is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as G
40、ermany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Lets have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities.First, you must be punctual (准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important
41、in the USA. In the UK, its important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight oclock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even
42、two hours late!It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Dont be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have “dress down Friday, whe
43、n people wear casual (随便的) clothes.In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is
44、 more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the
45、Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive things about their country, but avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business! So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!53Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?A. Dark blue. B. Gray. C. Black. D. White.54 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.A. you can say something funny when you talk to an AmericanB. you can use his first name when you talk to an E