高二英语上学期周练试题（10.16）

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. which B. where C. whom D. when 2． ---Are you pleased with what he has done? ---It couldn’t be _______. Why didn’t he put more effort into his work? A. any worse B. much better C. so bad D. the best 3． —Did you listen to Mr Jackson's lecture? —Yes, I have never heard a ______ one. A．more exciting B．more excited C．most exciting D．most excited 4．While standing on a moving bus, you’re supposed to hold onto the bar in order not to _____. A. in balance B. keep balance C. lose balance D. hold the balance 5．The farmers wondered if vegetables could bring in ______crops. A．as many as B．as good as C．as much as D．as well as 6．—What do you think of French? —In my opinion, French is ______ English. A．a subject so difficult as B．as difficult a subject as C．as a subject difficult as D．difficult as subject as 7．It's said that the power plant is now large as what it was. A．twice as B． as twice C．twice much D． much twice 8．You say he works hard. ______ , and ______. A．So he does; so you do B．So he does; so do you C．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 I C．so will I D．nor do I 10．It was with the help of the local guide the mountain climber was rescued. A．who B．that C．when D．how 二、阅读理解 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 2014 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 2010. 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(至关重要的) 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 friends B. learn nothing while asleep C. can tell right from wrong D. like watching anthropomorphized shows Losing 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 family B. strengthen your relationship with your family C. make some much-needed changes in your family D. create your own security to your family 16．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 coach B. be a keeper of family ties C. memorize his or her loved one D. work in an employment agency A 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 (弯腰) 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 them B. find their owner C. play a joke on the owner D. give the owner some money 19．When the farmer saw the second coin, he ________. A. was very excited and grateful B. was worried and looked up at the sky C. was surprised and decided to find the owner D. spoke of his difficulties and asked for more help 20．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 (争论) 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 up B. go on C. go out D. give out 23．According to Ms. DeBroff, _____. A. Amy Chua’s parenting style should be forbidden B. Americans should learn from Amy Chua C. parents should have their own parenting style D. Amy Chua’s style is bad for children’s growth 24．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，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 Every fast-food employee knows that the drive-through window is the worst position. The window sticks with constant ice; the roar of engines hurts your ; your words are lost in the howling wind. On a afternoon, everything changed. Every once in a while, the sub-zero temperatures seal a windows shut. Drivers don’t exactly enjoy having to stand outside in the cold, their orders into a speaker box, when they expect to drive through on their heated leather seats. In such cases, most customers tend to show their annoyance to the employees. This woman was . “I’ll get the next car’s as well,” she said as she came up to the window to pay. She stood outside, much snow on her hair. Though she was obviously freezing, her bright lit up her face like a fire. “You can’t their drinks,” I said, confused and tired. “No, but I’ll buy them,” she said. “Pay it forward and all that.” Completely puzzled, I charged her as , and when the next customer arrived at the window I explained what had just happened. I watched as his changed — first angry to be out in the cold, then at the random act of kindness, and finally, delighted by his . “I suppose I’ll pay for the next order then,” he replied, nodding and waving at the Impatient driver him. He over the cash and received his pre-paid hot drink. The trend continued. Customers arrived annoyed, only to leave and pleased. Some were shocked to spend much more than they had expected, others ended up receiving their order for less than half the price. Five vehicles passed, then ten, then twenty. No one refused to pay. Customers stood at my window a fist-full of change to buy drinks for a complete stranger. Cars drove off, honking (鸣笛) and their thanks. It only takes one customer, one person, to change the entire of traffic. It only takes one moment, one smile, to warm up even the coldest of days. 25． A. ears B. hands C. feet D. back 26． A. freezing B. sunny C. warm D. usual 27． A. truck’s B. vehicle’s C. car’s D. lorry’s 28．A. offering B. throwing C. screaming D. cancelling 29．A. polite B. angry C. popular D. different 30． A. number B. coffee C. fee D. order 31．A. covering B. increasing C. gathering D. falling 32．A. eyes B. smile C. hair D. annoyance 33． A. pay B. take C. buy D. bring 34．A. instructed B. requested C. directed D. suggested 35．A. gesture B. expression C. figure D. feeling 36．A. inspired B. upset C. surprised D. disappointed 37．A. turn B. sense C. deed D. luck 38． A. beyond B. before C. beside D. behind 39．A. took B. looked C. handed D. thought 40．A. shy B. calm C. anxious D. regretful 41．A. while B. since C. as D. unless 42．A. making B. emptying C. lying D. holding 43．A. explaining B. sending C. introducing D. casting 44．A. jam B. row C. flow D. line 四、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In Asia, there are many places for people to go to teach English. Most of the teachers are young and sociable, and there are a lot of parties there. Korea is usually the place most people go to, because they have the most benefits and highest salaries by working only twenty hours a week. 45． Only if you stay there for a long time will you save some money. China is a new rising star and lots of people are going there. 46． You can save a sizable amount and complete all your loans back home. Besides, Chinese people are enterprising and you can learn a lot from them. In China, Taiwan is a good place to go, especially for females who want to earn much, but there are not many adult classes offered. The Middle East offers very high salaries for teachers, all of which is tax free. 47． Most of the people who tend to teach there are older and more conservative, so they don’t expect a party scene. Italy and Spain are two beautiful countries where you can try your fortune. 48． Tourism is another industry in these countries, where English knowledge is useful. Moreover, by teaching in Europe you have the chance to travel every weekend to a new country and visit a new culture besides a good salary. 49． A. Europe has a lot to offer. B. It is a great way for people to see a new place. C. Teaching English overseas is a really rewarding experience. D. Like Japan, the pay is quite good, but the cost of living is much cheaper. E. Japan is also a good choice, but the cost of living eats up a lot of your money. F. However, you must be a certified teacher with years of experience if you want to teach there. G. Fashion industry in Milan would love to hire well-known English-speaking people to work with international models and designers. 五、短文改错 50。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 When I was 10，once my parents were away on business，but I had to stay at home alone for a day. I got up early in the morning，thinking about different activity I could do. The first idea was that I could play computer games all through the day without blamed by my mother. Minutes later，I said to me，“Why don't I do something meaningful？” So I planned to cook the meal for my parents. I tried to recall how my mother usually did in the kitchen and arrange everything on my own. With a whole day's effort，I finally made it. I felt it very happy when I saw my parents eating the meal cheerful. They couldn't help say that their son had grown up. 六、书面表达 51。假定你是李华，在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事。请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。 Volunteers Wanted Our annual English Festival, which will be held on October 15-17, 2016, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms. Chen at chenlaoshi@aef.com. 写作要点： 1. 表示写信意图； 2. 陈述应征目的； 3. 说明应征条件（性格、能力等）。 写作要求： 1. 邮件词数不少于100； 2. 开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数； 3. 可根据情况增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Ms Chen, I’m Li Hua, a student from Class11, Grade 3. Looking forward to your reply. Yours truly, Li Hua 参考 DAACC BABBB 11．A 12．A 13．C 14．C 15．B 16．C 17．A 18．C 19．A 20．D 21．C 22．A 23．C 24．D 25．A 26．A 27．B 28．C 29．D 30．D 31．C 32．B 33．B 34．B 35．B 36．C 37．D 38．D 39．C 40．B 41．A 42．B 43．B 44．C 45．E 46．D 47．F 48．G 49．A 50． 【小题1】but---and/so 【小题2】activity---activities 【小题3】在without和blamed之间加being 【小题4】me---myself 【小题5】the---a 【小题6】how---what 【小题7】arrange---arranged 【小题8】去掉it 【小题9】cheerful---cheerfully 【小题10】say---saying 51． Dear Ms Chen , I’m Li Hua, a student from Class11, Grade 3. I’m writing to apply for the position as a student volunteer. I really want to obtain this precious opportunity because, by offering my service, I will be able to improve my organizational ability, communication skills as well as my confidence in speaking English in public. As an outgoing girl, I get along well with my classmates. Besides, I have such a good command of English that I am elected as assistant to my English teacher. Successfully, I have lent a helping hand to her in several English activities of my class, which have been appreciated by both teachers and classmates. I am sure that I can perfectly live up to your expectations. I will be grateful if you could give me a kind consideration. Looking forward to your reply. Yours truly, Li Hua PAGE 11