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兵团二中2018届2015-2016学年(第二学期)期末考试英语试卷I阅读理解(每题2分,共40分)AHere are Important Travel Notices from United Airlines, March 20, 2016 7:12 AM. Information is updated as it is received. 1. Travel and the Zika virusIf you have a ticket for travel to a country affected by the Zika virus (as listed on the CDC website) and have concerns, please contact the United Customer Contact Center with any questions or changes to your reservation. Customers advised to avoid the affected regions based on CDC guidance may change their destination or travel date without a fee or may choose to receive a refund(退款)if their tickets were booked before February 29, 2016. The new travel date must be within the validity(有效期) of the ticket. Additional charges may apply if there is a difference in fare for the new travel route. 2. Longer lines at security checkpointsProcedural(程序上的) changes at TSA checkpoints throughout the United States may result in longer lines at security checkpoints. Please plan accordingly and allow for extra time at the airport. The TSA advises arriving at the airport two hours before your flight for US travel and three hours before for international travel. To save time at security, we encourage you to visit www.tsa.gov.com and apply for TSA pre-check.3. Notice for flights departing the European Union, Norway and SwitzerlandEU Regulation 261/2004 requires airlines to provide the following notice: If you are not allowed to board or if your flight is cancelled or delayed for at least two hours, ask at the check-in counter or boarding gate for the form, stating your rights, particularly about compensation(赔偿) and assistance.1Travelers have to pay additional fees when they want to .Achange their reservationBchange travel dateCreceive their refundD change to a dearer route2What do we know from Notice 2?ASecurity check possibly takes time in the USA. BSecurity checkpoints are not available.CSecurity check wastes a long time. DPre-check can easily be done online.3Compensation can be asked for when .Apassengers refuse to board the plane Bpassengers trip is cancelled in advanceCpassengers flight is delayed at least two hours Dpassengers miss their flight due to traffic jamBTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table. I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 4. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone. 5. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor B. meet her father who was already an old man C. join in the holiday celebration of the company D. finish her work before the deadline approached6. The underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _. A. abandoned B. tookC. avoidedD. wasted7. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest Words C. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of MindCIn the depths of the French Guianese rainforest, there still remain unusual groups of indigenous(土著的) people. Surprisingly, these people live largely by their own laws and their own social customs. And yet, people in this area are in fact French citizens because it has been a colony(殖民地) of the French Republic since 1946. In theory, that they should live by the French law is often ignored or unknown, thus making them into an interesting area of “lawlessness” in the world. The lives of these people have finally been recorded thanks to the effects of a Frenchman form Paris called Gin. Gin spent five months in early 2015 exploring the most remote corners of this area, which sits on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, with half its population of only 250,000 living in its capital, Cayenne.“I have a special love for the French Guianese people. I have worked there on and off for almost ten years,” says Gin. “Ive been able to keep firm friendships with them. Thus I have been allowed to gain access to their living environment. I dont see it as a lawless land. But rather I see it as an area of freedom.”“I wanted to show the audience a photographic record touching upon the uncivilized life,” continues Gin. “I prefer to work in black and white, which allows me to show different specific worlds more clearly.”His black-and-white pictures present a world almost lost in time. These pictures show people seemingly pushed into a world that they were unprepared for. These local citizens now have to balance their traditional self-supporting hunting lifestyle with the lifestyle offered by the modern French Republic, which brings with it not only necessary state welfare, but also alcoholism, betrayal and even suicide. 8. Why does the author feel surprised about the indigenous people in French Guiana? A. They seldom follow the French law. B. They often ignore the Guianese law.C. They are separated from the modern world. D. They are both Guianese and French citizens.9. Gin introduced the special world of the indigenous Guianese as _.A. a tour guide B. a geographer C. a film director D. a photographer10. What is Gins attitude towards the lives of the indigenous Guianese?A. Cautious. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. D. Appreciative.11. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The modern French lifestyle. B. The self-supporting hunting.C. The uncivilized hunting. D. The French Republic.D When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier. These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.” Vaillants study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the mens mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores . Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems. The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly clear and definite. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working-at any age-is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence-the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isnt everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love ones work.”12. What do we know about John?A. He enjoyed his career and marriage. B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He received little love from his family. D. He was envied by others in his childhood.13. Vaillants words in Paragraph 2 serve as _.A. a description of personal values and social values B. an analysis of how work was related to competence(能力)C. an example for parents expectations of their children D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men14. Vaillants team got their findings by _.A. recording the boys effort in school B. evaluating the mens mental healthC. comparing different sets of scores D. measuring the mens problem solving ability15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. competent adults know more about love than work. B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does. D. Independence is the key to ones success.How to Prepare a LectureBeing invited to give a lecture is an honor.It means that people regard you as an authority on a given field,subject,or issue.It means you are worth listening to._16_ You have to make sure your lecture is interesting,and full of wisdom,from which the audience can take valuable insights.This is why it is important for you to prepare your lecture well.1.Think of a good topic.You most likely will be assigned to talk about a certain topic.If thats the case,you only need to make an outline and do some research.But in some cases,you will have to think of your own topic.Although it gives you more freedom to do it,thinking of a topic can be tricky._17_ or pick a topic that is timely and socially relevant.2.Make an outline for the lecture.Start by listing down the points that you will discuss,and then fill in each point with subpoints.If necessary,make a research about your topic._18_ But if in doing so you end up with a very long outline,figure how you can shorten the topic or cut where cutting is needed.3._19_Statistics,figures,medical information,historical accounts,and similar information should all be checked and it will save your credibility as an authority on the subject you are talking about.4.Add humor.Dont engage your audience in a dragging soliloquy (独白)._20_ Humor will interest your audience.Of course,make sure the elements in your lecture are in line with your main topic and are not nonsense,racial,and offensive jokes.A.Check your lecture for accuracy.B.Giving a lecture is challenging,though.C.If necessary,provide your contact information,such as an email address or blog site.D.Instead,make your audience smile,or burst into laughter at certain points in your discussion.E.To make it easier,consider what will interest your audience.F.It should summarize your whole talk in one sentence.G.Dont be afraid of exploring the topic,as this will allow you to discover other points that need discussion.II完形填空(每题1.5分,共30分)A Heroic DriverLarry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was 21 along I65 north after delivering to one of his 22 . Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. 23 he got closer, he found 24 vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed 25 shooting out from under the 26 vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and 27 the fire extinguisher (灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.The man who had his bright lights on 28 and told Larry he had 29 an emergency call. They 30 heard a womans voice coming from the wrecked (毁坏的) vehicle. 31 the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay 32 until the emergency personnel arrived, 33 she thought the car was going to 34 . Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move 35 she injured her neck.Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man 36 and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the 37 if he was needed or 38 to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is 39 Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His 40 most likely saved the womans life.21. A. walkingB. touringC. travelingD. rushing22. A. passengersB. colleaguesC. employersD. customers23. A. SinceB. AlthoughC. AsD. If24. A. eachB. anotherC. thatD. his25. A. flamesB. smokeC. waterD. steam26. A. usedB. disabledC. removedD. abandoned27. A. got hold ofB. preparedC. took charge ofD. controlled28. A. came downB. came throughC. came inD. came over29. A. returnedB. receivedC. madeD. confirmed30. A. thenB. againC. finallyD. even31. A. StartingB. Parking C. PassingD. Approaching32. A. quietB. stillC. awayD. calm33. A. forB. soC. andD. but34. A. explodeB. slip awayC. fall apartD. crash35. A. as ifB. unlessC. in caseD. after36. A. stepped forwardB. backed offC. moved onD. set out37. A. womanB. policeC. manD. driver38. A. forbiddenB. readyC. askedD. free39. A. for certainB. for considerationC. reportedD. checked40. A. patienceB. skillsC. effortsD. promiseIII单句词汇语法填空(每题1.5分,共30分)41. Staying up for playing computer games is _ (harm) to children health. 42. The US is Chinas biggest export market, _ (account) for more than 70 percent of China exports. 43. He advised that the professor _ (refer) to just now should be made chairman of the meeting. 44. They offered _ (believe) prices for her paintings, which made her parents and teacher surprised but happy. 45. It is worthwhile _ (spend) the whole afternoon reading this book.46. As far as I know, your suggestion is under _ (consider). 47. Greatly _ (inspire), the students made up their minds to carry on the experiment. 48. It is reported that he was _ (slight) injured in the accident.49. I was wondering why you wanted to keep everybody at a d_.50. It has been c_that Prime Minister David Cameron is to quit by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. 51. The discussion was held in a lively a_ with members talking freely to each other. 52. You must f_ on what the teacher explains in the class, or you wont grasp the main points of the knowledge. 53. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tell, some m_ over 90 meters. 54. _ it is seen, it can never be forgotten. 55. A warm thought suddenly came to me _ I might use the pocket money to buy a gift for my mother. 56. _ is no possibility that Bob can win the first prize in the match.57. The books are intended _ the beginners who want to learn English. 58. Much _ her satisfaction , they dealt with the matter soon. 59. I must make _ clear that I will always support you. 60. _ struck me most in the movie was the fathers deep love for his son.IV语法填空(共10小题,每题1.5分,共15分) 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不超过3个单词),或括号内单词的正确形式Inmanycountries,_61_isnotunusualforfamiliesofdifferentbackgroundstolivetogetherinthesharedspace._62_,intheUnitedStates,thisideamaystillbeconsideredodd.Butthistypeofhousing,_63_(call)co-housing,isgaining_64_(popular)intheUnitedStates,too.Co-housingcomplexesarepoppingupacrossthecountry.Formanypeople,thiswayoflifeisarelieftothebusymodernlifestyle.Aco-housingcommunityhas_65_(private)ownedhousesandsharedland.Thereisoften 66 “commonhouse”withakitchenanddiningroom,meetingroom,andmaybeaworkshopoflibraryormusicroom.About25co-housingcommunities_67_(build)inrecentyears,and150moreareplanned. Aco-housingcomplexisaplace_68_residentsshop,cook,andeattogether.Residentsofaco-housingcomplexlikeitssenseofsharedcommunity.Childrenhaveotherkidstoplay_69_,whichmanyfamilieslike.Otherresidentslikethefeelingoflivingina“village”.Residentsalsosaythattheycanliveinco-housingfor_70_moneythantheywouldpayfornearbyapartments.V短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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。删减:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错词下面划一横线,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Asthefinalspeakerheretoday,IwouldliketoshareyousomeoftheconclusionsofourresearchWewantedtoknowthattheInternetwouldbecomethemostpopularsourceofnewsforpeople WehadfoundthatalthoughtheInternethasbecomeincreasingpopular,thenumberofpeoplewhichgetnewsfromtheInternetcomparedtotheradioortelevisionarestillsmallWhiletheInternetisapopulartool,itisstillnotaseasilyaccessiblewithnewspapers,televisionandtheradioare,butduetotheamountofuncontrolledinformationsontheInternet,peopledonotalwaystrustthenewstheyfinditonlineVI书面表达(满分25分)最近,你校试行在课间播放音乐,同学们对此私下议论,看法不一。请你根据表格中所提供的信息,给你的班主任Mr.Brown写封信,客观地介绍大家的看法。大多数同学赞同,部分同学反对。注意:词数100-120左右赞同者:原因 反对者:原因播放音乐能活跃气氛。 课间时间太短,播放音乐达不到预期效果。使大脑得到放松,减轻学习的疲劳。 课间需要的是安静,而不是嘈杂的声音。给大家带来欢乐和美的享受。 有时上课后还沉浸在课间听的音乐中。_
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