台州中学2013-2014学年高二上学期第一次统练英语试题

高二 英语

一、 听力（略）

二、 单项填空（共16小题；每小题0.5分, 满分8分）

18. Chinese leader Hu Jintao delivered ________ speech at _________ opening of the 12th National games in Liaoning.

A. a…an B. the…an C. a…the D. the…the 19. Nick is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does ______his boss. A. serves B. satisfies C. promises D. supports 20. It was only when I read this story for a second time ________to appreciate its beauty.

A. did I begin B. that I began C. then I began D. had I begun 21. You should try to get a good night’s sleep ______ much work you have to do.

A. however B. no matter C. although D. whatever

22. The Japanese government’s ―nationalization‖ of the Diaoyu Islands came two days after China told Japan not to _________ the plan. A. set off B. sort out C. get along with D. carry on with

23. The bad weather made_________ impossible for us to harvest in the fields with farmers. A. him B. it C. this D. that

24. --Where is my passport? I remember __________ it here.

--You should not have left it here. Remember _________ it with you all the time. A. to put; to take B. putting; taking C. putting; to take D. to put; taking 25. The young trees we planted last week require__________ with great care. A. looking after B. to look after C. be looked after D. looked after 26. The newly published book referred to _________only for beginners. A. intended B. be intended C. intending D. is intended 27. As we know, the Yangtze River is almost________ the Pearl River.

A. twice long as B. twice the length of C. as long twice D. as twice long. 28. –The last one_________ pays the meal.

--Agreed! A. arrived B. arrives C. to arrive D. arriving

29. Practicing Chinese Kongfu can not only_________ one’s strength, but also develop one’s character.

A. bring up B. take up C. build up D. pull up

30. George is going to talk about the geography of his country, but I would rather he __________ more on its culture. A. focus B. focused C. would focus D. had focused 31. _________ her new bicycle made Jack so upset.

A. As she lost B. lost C. losing D. because of losing

32. It __________ me that I forgot to turn off the gas in the kitchen when I hurried to the office this morning. A. crowded B. happened C. occurred D. hit

33. ---- Whose advice do you think I should take? ----_________.

A. You get it B. You speak C. Anyone you are like D. It’s up to you 三、 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of students were talking about the exam that was going to begin in a few 34 On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam—then on to 35 and jobs.

Some talked of jobs they already had, others talked of jobs they would get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt ready and able to take 36 of the world. The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 37 task , as the professor had said they could bring either books or notes they wanted , requesting（要求）only that they did not talk to each other during the test .

38 they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles 39 on the students’ faces as they found there were only five questions.ks5u

Three hours had passed 40 the professor began to collect papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.

He looked at the 41 faces before him, and then asked,‖ How many completed all five questions?‖ 42

a hand was raised.

―How many answered four?‖ Still no hands.

―Three? Two?‖ The students moved restlessly（不安宁的）in their seats. ―One, then? Certainly somebody finished one.‖ But the class remained silent.

The professor put down the papers.‖ That is exactly what I 43 ,‖ he said. ―I just want you to know that, 44 you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the 45 you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common in everyday practice.‖ Then, smiling, he added, ―You will all 46 this course, but remember—even though you are now college graduates, your education had just 47 .‖

The years have 48 the name of the professor, but not the lesson he taught. 34. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days 35. A. interview B discussion C. education D. graduation 36. A. hold B. control C. notice D. place 37. A. interesting B. necessary C. easy D. unusual 38. A. Nervously B. Happily C. Quickly D. Curiously 39. A. appeared B. changed C. failed D. stopped 40. A. then B. as C. before D. after 41. A. pleased B. worried C. surprise D. moved 42. A. Not B. Once C. Only D. Even 43. A. wondered B. enjoyed C. hated D. expected 44. A. right now B. as though C. now that D. even though 45. A. exam B. subject C. question D. college 46. A. pass B. fail C. take D. start 47. A. begun B. completed C. failed D. succeeded 48. A. forgot B. remember C. strengthened D. weakened 四、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

As a young ice skater, I had flown pretty high, pretty quickly. My partner and I won the Canadian junior pairs championship when I was 14. Later I was thrilled to be picked to skate in the 1994 Olympics in lillehammer, Norway. But then everything came down.

We finished the 12th at the Games. I soon quit double skating and tried to continue in singles. But I wasn't good enough; I didn't even compete in the next two national championships. I felt like I was a somebody who had become a nobody.

I was 18 and had just graduated from high school, when my mum told me, \"You can't just depend on skating to make a living. You’d better find a job.\" I knew she was right. So I found a job at a restaurant where I waited at tables and did anything else that needed to be done. In fact, I worked so hard that I had never got the chance to have a break. No one cared that I had been an Olympic skater; I was judged only by how hard I worked.

That job taught me so many things. I learned, for example, how to deal with people. As an athlete, this was new to me. One day a man loudly called me over to his table and complained, \"This milk is sour. I am not drinking this junk! I want my money back! \" It was near the end of my shift (班) and I wanted to tell him how rude I thought he was. But I had learned that \"the customer is always right\" and a smile can go a long way. \"I'm really sorry, sir. I'll get you a free cup.\" I said with a smile. When I brought him his coffee, his attitude changed. And he left me a tip!

My first job taught me that it is important to do your best at anything you try. I knew nothing about being a waitress when 1 started my job but by the time I left when 1 decided to return to skating -- I had earned a raise and my boss's praise. They meant so much to me.

49.How did the author feel after she picked up single skating? A. Thrilled. B. Confident. C. Disappointed. D. Proud. 50. What does the underlined word ―this‖ mean ? ks5u A. The job at the restaurant. B. The job in the ice-skating. C. The people around the writer. D. The complaining man . 51.What did the author do about the man's complaint?

A. She told him how rude he was. B. She gave his money back. C. She asked her boss for help. D. She apologized with a smile. 52.The passage is mainly about_____ .

A. the author's skating life B. a lesson from skating C. the author's first job D. how to be a good waitress

B

Inspired by a 9-year- old cyclist who has the use of only part of one hand, a group of Guelph University students has won an invention award for their invention—a bike brake lever（刹车手柄）that pulls both the front brake and the back brake at the same time.

Lauren Turner was able to ride her bike, but not as confidently and quickly as her friends.―She couldn't use the front brake. She was only using the back brake, but the front brake makes you stop twice as fast,‖ says Micha Wallace, who with Katie Bell, Anina Sakaguchi and Andrew Morris won the second prize in the James Dyson Awards for their single-handed bike brake lever.

―She used it all last summer and she had no problems. She said it helped her go faster because she felt more confident in her braking abilities. She felt safer,‖says Wallace. The invention was the fourth-year design project for the four students. They designed, tested and created a prototype(模型)within a four-month period.

When Wallace heard about the James Dyson Awards on the news, she and her co-inventors entered their project in the UK-based contest, which rewards student designers who create products that improve the way we live. The Guelph students collected the second prize-￡2,000 for them, plus ￡500 for their school. As well, they had a chance to meet James Dyson, a UK inventor. While praising the students for their invention, Dyson said the single-handed lever could improve safety for all cyclists.―By using both brakes at once, you could prevent the possibility of flying over the handlebars and ending up with an injury.‖

The students are hoping to sell the patent to a major company. It may be used in other devices that require two hands for operation.

53. The bike brake lever was designed with the aim of ______.

A. taking part in a contest B. making the inventors famous

C. helping the disabled（残疾人）bike more safely D. helping general people bike faster 54. The James Dyson Award ________.

A. is named after a famous university B. helps winners market their inventions C. awards winners money D. has a worldwide influence 55. From the text, we could infer that brake lever________.

A. is only useful for disabled cyclists B. also improves the bike’s speed

C. has already been widely used D. will have a wide market in the future 56. What’s the best title for the text?

A. Student inventors win UK Prize . B. Awards aimed at students are established. C. Bikes will be safer in the future. D. The disabled gain more attention.

C

The direction of our lives is determined by the choices we make every day. They accumulate(积累) and lead to our final destination. Success in life is not a gift that just falls on people like a ripe pawpaw! It is a choice you have to make. The life you are going to live tomorrow is just a direct product of your choice today.

It is pointless to waste our time today and hope for a successful tomorrow. Everything that happens in your life depends on what you are doing today. Your future begins with a choice. Here are some tips that help you create a life of fulfillment and prosperity in the future.

Choose to be positive. A positive mental attitude will put you miles ahead of your peers (同辈). Never say never. Your attitude determines your altitude. It is more valuable than skills. Choose a positive attitude and things will start to work for you.

Choose to always treat others right. We come across all sorts of people, many of whom will treat us poorly. We can choose to treat them right, no matter how they treat us. When they lie, we will tell the truth. When they cheat, we will play by the rules. We may get the short end of the stick sometimes, but in the long run we will win.

Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers in this world, but our lives will be better as we become givers. Give away your time, your money and your love and you will most likely get it back sooner or later!

Choose to break bad habit. Take the big ones first. Make every effort to break them. Forget about the others, as you will get to them later. Stop smoking, get out of debt and lose your extra weight. Exercise the power to choose! Choose to get home for dinner more often. The family is the most important group of people you will ever belong to. Make a decision today to develop your relationship with your family. This one choice you will never regret.

You have a chance today to change your life forever. Make the right choices . 57. We should make wise choices today because ____ .

A. they have deep effects on our future B. they have nothing to do with our career

C. we are faced with choices everywhere D. we should not waste our precious time 58. If you are a giver, which of the following would you do ?

A. I care only about my own business. B. I am willing to give a hand.

C. I should be responsible for my life D. I prefer to turn to my friends for help. 59. Which of the following statements would the author not accept ? A. A positive attitude helps us achieve greater success . B. We should treat others fairly though we are wronged. C. All our bad habits should be kicked at the same time. D. Giving what we have to others will pay off in the end. 60. The purpose of writing this article is to ____ .

A. persuade readers to make changes B. illustrate how to succeed in career C. tell readers to live a meaningless life D. offer some tips on making choices

D

It’s 10:30 p.m., and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. He blinks twice, and the message on the screen becomes clear: ―R U awake?‖

But the late-night text does not annoy Brandon. He gets frequent messages and calls, even after bedtime. And he can’t imagine life without them. ―If I didn’t have a cell phone, I wouldn’t be able to talk to my friends or family as often,‖ he told the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Brandon’s use of technology doesn’t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles（控制台）in his room. With so many devices, it is no surprise that when he is not at school, he spends nearly every waking minute using one or more of these devices（设备）. Brandon is hardly alone. According to a recent study by TFK, kids aged 8 to 18 are spending more time than ever before using electronic devices. How much time? More than seven and a half hours a day on average, the study found. That’s about an hour more than just five years ago.

The jump is the result of a huge explosion in mobile devices, says Victoria Rideout, the lead author of the study. ―These devices have opened up many more opportunities for young people to use media, whether it’s on the bus, on the way to school or waiting in line at the pizza parlor,‖ says Rideout.

Often, kids multitask, or use more than one device at a time. ―If you’ve got a chance to do something on your computer and take a phone call and have the TV on in the background, why not?‖ Media expert Cheryl Olson says. Most experts agree technology has much to offer kids. But some worry the kids could be missing out on other activities like playing outside or hanging out with friends. ―It’s a matter of balance,‖ says Olson. ―You’ve got to work on it.‖

Multitasking while doing homework is another concern. Some kids listen to music, watch TV or use the phone while doing their homework. ―It’s important to make sure that you can stop and concentrate on one thing deeply,‖ says Rideout.

With new and exciting devices hitting stores every year, keeping technology use in check is more important than ever. ―Kids should try,‖ adds Rideout. ―But parents might have to step in sometimes.‖ 61. The text is mainly about kids’ ____ .

A. cell phone use B. various hobbies C. favorite video games D. using electronic devices 62. Which of the following is an example of multitasking?

A. Watching TV while using the computer. B. Talking on the phone while lying on the sofa. C. Playing video games after having lunch. D. Listening to loud music while relaxing. 63. The underlined phrase ―in check‖ in the last paragraph can be replaced by _________.

A. in order B. in store C. in sight D. in control . According to the text, Victoria Rideout would probably agree that kids should ______.

A. do homework while watching TV B. do homework in a place without disturbance C. spend more time on homework D. have less homework

第二节：任务型阅读

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-E for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Early to Bed, Early to Rise B. Read Challenging Books C. Exercise D. Relax yourself E. Minimize Television Watching

Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus.

Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter. 65. ________

This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.

When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax. 66.________

I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily. 67.________

Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style. 68________

Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation (剥夺睡眠). You’ll be most

energetic if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate(弥补)by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic(无精打采) and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes （使……最大化）your mental acuity(敏锐) all day.

If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.

Take Time to Reflect

Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered. Conclusion

I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I’ve proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.

卷II (非选择题 满分30分)

五、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）

根据下列句子所给单词的首字母或中文,写出各单词的正确形式（每空限填一词）。 1. Their b__________ towards me shows that they do not like me.

2. Our government is trying to lower the birth r____________ to control the population. 3. A __________ (化学的) change takes place in paper when it burns.

4. She was ill and t_____________ she did not come to the meeting yesterday.

5. Students should be e____________ with wide knowledge so that they can do more for the country when they grow up.

6. The d____________ news that he was cheated by the advertisement really upset him. 7. The ____________(评论) he made on the new plan were reasonable.

8. They have_____________(减少) the prices in the shop, so it is good time to do some shopping. 9. Every year, India_____________(出口) a lot of tea and cotton to many different countries.

10. At the end of his speech, the professor used to give a ____________(总结) of the main points in it. 六、 按照课文内容填空 （共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）

阅读下面的短文, 在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词, 或填入括号中动词的适当形式。

Yuan Longping, whose life_____①___ is to find ways to grow more rice, was born in 1930 and __②________ from Southwest Agricultural College. He _③_________ (struggle)for Chinese farmers for the past five decades, and now his sunburnt face and arms are like _④___ of farmers. So far, he has succeeded in increasing rice harvests without ___⑤____ the area of the field. What is more, he is _____⑥_____ his knowledge in other countries, like India and Vietnam. ____⑦_____ to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to ___⑧_____ the world of hunger. As for his personal life, he has lots of hobbies like swimming and reading. He thinks being famous gives him less _____⑨____ to do research and spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also ___⑩_______ very little to him. 七、短文改错 （共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）

短文有10处错误，每行中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/\\），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词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。

Today Professor Hudson, foreign teacher from Beijing University, who gave us an English lesson. All of us were deep impressed by this unforgettable lesson. The professor began the class in an amusing English story, which attracted their attention at once. He spoke slowly and clearly so that we could follow him well. Greatly inspiring, most of us took an active part in classroom activities. After class, many students were spoke highly of him. They said never before have they experienced such interesting a class. From his lesson, we realized that it is not so difficulty to learn English well if we find a good way. 八、书面表达 （满分15分）

假定你是李华，准备参加学校举办的主题为\"健康成长\"的英语作文比赛。请按要求写一篇短文，主要内容包括：

1、乐观的人生态度； 2、努力学习； 3、参加体育锻炼。

参考词汇：乐观的---optimistic

注意：1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3、开头已为你写好。

We all want to grow up happily and healthily. _____________________________________

高二英语第一次统练 2013.10 The key:

二、单项选择

18-22 CBBAD 23-27 BCADB 28-32 CCBCD 33 D 三、完型

34-38 BDBCB 39-43 ACBAD

44-48 DBAAD ks5u

四、阅读

49-52 CADC 53-56 CCDA 57-60 ABCD 61- DADB 65-68 ECBA 五、单词

1.behavior/behaviour 2. rate 3. chemical 4.therefore/thus 5. equipped 6.disturbing 7.comments 8.reduced 9.exports 10.summary 六、课文内容

1. goal 2. graduated 3. has struggled 4. those 5. expanding 6. circulating 7. Thanks 8. rid 9. freedom 10. means 七、改错

1.加a 2.去who 3. deep-deeply 4. in—with 5. their---our

6. inspiring—inspired 7.去were 8.have—had 9. such—so 10. difficulty-difficult 八、作文

We all want to grow up happily and healthily. And for this goal we must do several things.

Firstly, we should develop a good attitude to life. Life consists of not only sunshine but also hard time. We should be brave in front of difficulties. Secondly, we must study hard because knowledge is power. If we have the power, we can help to build our country and enjoy life better. In order to study well, we need to do sports so that we can keep fit. We can go running, play ball games or simply take a walk after a day’s study. If we do those things well, we will be able to grow up happily and healthily.