高二英语寒假作业(3) (2)

1.Her composition was so confusing that I could hardly make any _______ of it.

A. meaning B. message C. excuse D. sense

2.Don’t take ______ for granted that he will agree with you on the subject.

A. this B. that C. it D. which

3.Some companies are reported to have stopped production, having______working capital.

A. run out of B. run out C. been used up D. died out

4.---Do you know how this disabled man succeeded in running such a big company?

--- I don’t know , but I think he __________ many difficulties. A. could have gone through B. must have gone through C. might go through D. need go through 5.Seeing the __________ look on the little girl’s face, Tom was _________ with the ghost story made up by himself.

A. terrifying; satisfying B. terrified; satisfied C. terrifying; satisfied D. terrified; satisfying

6.His first book is of great use for our course. But his latest one is ______ worth reading.

A. better B. more C. much D. very 7.A NASA experimental jet, the X-43A, flew at a world-record

speed---11,260 kilometres an hour on November 17. This speed is ____ as that of sound.

A. as ten times fast B. ten times so fast C. ten times as fast D. ten times faster

8.It’s well-known that ________ World Exposition in 2010 is quite ________ success．

A．不填; a B．The; a C．The; 不填 D．不填; the

9.With so much homework ________, I have to stay at home, giving up the idea of playing computer games with Peter.

A. to do B. being done C. done D. doing 10. ________ in 1936, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in

the United States.

A. Founded B. Founding C. It was founded D. Being founded

11.Modern education is _____ sitting at a desk and looking at the blackboard.

A. no more than B. not less than C. more than D. less

than

12.—Can I call on her next week ? — Yes if ______ .

A. you are convenient B. you will be convenient C. it is convenient to you D. it will be convenient to you 13.They _____ on the program for almost one week before I joined them, and now, we ____on it as no good results have come out so far.

A. had been working; are still working B. had worked; were still workingC. have been working; have worked C. have worked; are still working14.The little girl is the one of the students who _____ a winner of scholarship for three years.

A. is B. are C. has been D. have been 15.— How was your recent visit to Qingdao?

—It was great. We visited some friends, and spent the________ days at the seaside.

A. few last sunny B. last few sunny C. last sunny few D. few sunny last

The other day, I happened to meet someone I hadn’t seen for many years. I couldn’t believe the change in him. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even seem like the 16 person.

When I first knew Bill, back in 17 , he was one of the most carefree(无

忧无虑的) people I had ever 18 . He was always ready to have a 19 . He usually went out for beer at three o’clock in the morning or drove 50 miles to see an old 20 he really liked. Bill and I were in the same class in college, and 21 was never dull when he was 22 . With him there was one wild 23 after another. Sometimes I wonder how we 24 to study for our exams.

Last week I was in Houston on business, and I ran into Bill in the bar at the hotel. 25 , I wasn’t even 26 it was he. Was this short-haired businessman really the same person? I wasn’t really sure until I came near him, but it indeed was Bill. Now he works for a bank. He 27 most of the evening about his job, his new car and his house. How he had changed! Back when we were in college, the 28 thing Bill cared about was possessions. Now they seemed to be his main 29 . Although I have changed quite a bit myself, somehow, I never 30 Bill changing so

much. My image of him 31 the one I had formed 32 the time when we were college students together.

I suppose it’s 33 to expect people to remain the same, especially 34 I have changed so much myself. But I must say that I enjoyed the old

Bill much more than the new Bill. Maybe he 35 the same way about me.

16. A. proper B. same C. regular D. common

17. A. childhood B. primary school C. high school D.

college

18. A. considered B. supposed C. met D. expected 19. A. party B. quarrel C. meeting D. class 20. A. man B. hospital C. film D. hotel

21. A. study B. life C. work D. fun

22. A. in B. down C. away D. around

23. A. dream B. mistake C. chance D. joke 24. A. decided B. continued C. managed D. hoped

25. A. As usual B. By accident C. From then on D. All the time

26. A. glad B. surprised C. excited D. sure 27. A. thought B. talked C. argued D. spent 28. A. best B. last C. next D. only 29. A. interest B. career C. subject D. problem 30. A. forgot B. minded C. liked D. imagined 31. A. remained B. reminded C. suggested D. became 32. A. since B. from C. at D. till

33. A. unnecessary B. foolish C. common D. unusual 34. A. because B. that C. how D. when

35. A. felt B. acted C. looked D. discovered

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Here is some news of the future.

March 20, 2035

There was a lot of news around the life extension drugs that hit the market a decade ago. They didn't promise that you would like forever, but they gave you a chance to extend your life an extra five to ten years. Even though the life expectancy rate at birth has increased greatly, the life expectancy for seniors hasn't improved that much. Basically, you have a greater chance to become a senior, but you will not have a much longer lifespan, and this is where the anti-aging drugs intend to kick

in. So, do the anti-aging drugs work? Well，it is too early to tell. But the sales so far are very good. April 19, 2035

Of the total US population of 378 million, people over 65 years of age now make up 20% for the first time. The senior ratio of only 4.1% by year 1900, and 12.4% 30 years ago.

The number of people above 65 compared to those of what is considered working ages, between 15 and , is currently 33.7%. This is up from 18.5% since year 2005, which means that for every retired person there are now two workers, compared to four workers 30 years ago. The number of people above the age of 80 has grown to 23.8 million, making them 6.3% of the total population compared to 3.6% in 2005. April 12, 2040

Although introduced in the market only five years ago, 10% of all

hydrogen fuel now sold in the US is of the environmentally friendly Re-Hydro label, produced through eletrolysis(电解) based on a source of 100% renewable energy. Several producers have turned to producing Re-Hydro, mainly because of lower tax, which also keeps the price of Re-Hydro on the same level as regular hydrogen. Most analysts believe that Re-Hydro will be the dominating fuel in the future.

36. According to News 1 we know that the life extension drugs ____. A. were first sold in the year 2025. B. are made to make people live forever. C. should be taken when people are young.

D. have greatly increased the life expectancy rate at birth.

37. The sales of the life extension drugs so far clearly show that_____. A. people have no faith in them B. people want to give them a try C. they work very well for seniors

D. they have no effect on people’s health 38. What can we learn from News 2?

A. Many Americans will find it hard to find a job. B. It’s very hard for seniors to pass the age of 80.

C. The US population has been increasing rapidly since 2005. D. The US population has been aging rapidly since 2005.

39. We can know from the passage that the fuel of the Re-Hydro label is

______.

A. expensive B. cheap C. green D. dangerous 40. What can we infer from News 3?

A. Re-Hydro will be widely used in the future.

B. The government discourages the production of Re-Hydro. C. Producers are not interested in producing Re-Hydro. D. Re-Hydro is more expensive than regular hydrogen. B

Americans can travel almost anywhere they choose.But to protect its people,the government lists a few dangerous places where Americans cannot go.These places are unfriendly countries or countries at war. There,the travelers might not be safe. These countries are listed in a small book called passport.The passport is a government request for the safety of its traveling people.It is also a government’s agreement that the people will obey the rules of the host country.

To receive a passport from the government,a traveller must prove that he is an American citizen. An American cannot go to a foreign country without a passport. Only certain nearby countries such as Canada and Mexico do not ask for passports.

Pasted inside the passport is the traveller’s picture. Children travelling with their parents are included in one parent’s book.

Thousands of people from the United States visit other countries

every year. An American traveller might carry plane

tickets,money,clothing and many other things.But the most important thing that he carries in another country is his passport.

41.A.passport is not needed when an American goes to 。 A.foreign countries B.dangerous areas

C.Canada or Mexico D.countries in other continents 42.From the passage we can see that . A.children can’t travel to foreign countries B.many Americans like to travel abroad

C.a traveller is not safe in most countries D.Americans like to travel to close countries 43.Why does a traveller need a passport?

A.He needs something more to carry when he travels. B.It helps the country to protect the people. C.He needs to have his picture taken more often. D.It helps the traveller to know where he will go. 44.Which statement does the passage lead you to believe? A.people should take care of their passports.

B.It is not important to have a passport when travelling. C.Children are never included in a passport.

D.When you are in another country,money is more important than a passport.

45.Which of the following is true?

A.When travelling in another country,Americans don’t need to obey the rules of the country.

B.The American government sometimes allows its people to travel to dangerous places.

C.A passport is needed wherever an American is travelling.

D.Everyone who lives in the USA can get a passport from its government. C

Chocolate soap is supposed to be good for the skin. But it’s not so good for the tongue. Unfortunately for the US soldiers of World War II, the chocolate bars the army gave them tasted like they were intended for use in the bath.

In the army’s defense, it wasn’t trying to win any cooking awards. In fact, it specifically ordered that its chocolate bars not be too delicious, so soldiers wouldn’t eat them too quickly. These bars were created for survival, not taste. “They were awful,” John Otto, a former army captain in World WarⅡ said. “They were big, thick things, and they weren’t any good. I tried them, but I had to be awful hungry after I tried them once.”

As unappealing as the chocolate bars were to some, others liked them.

Samuel Hinkle, the chemist who created the chocolate bars, pointed out that the number of bars made were far greater than the army needed. “It soon became obvious that the generous American soldiers were sharing

their valued possessions with their foreign friends, whether soldiers of other countries or local citizens.”

The bars turned many hungry Europeans into friends of the United States. “People wanted them,” said Otto, “You’d give them to kids. In some places they were very hungry. And they sure helped relax people about American soldiers.”

Otto said he never saw a European turn his or her nose up at the chocolate. “It was food,” he said, “At that time, everyone was very hungry. I saw German kids standing outside the U.S. army kitchen. They weren’t begging, just standing there very politely. When we were done, the kids would eat the food out of the garbage. They were that hungry.”

Other Europeans did not see chocolate until well after the war ended.

“We didn’t see any Americans where I was,” said Elizabeth Radsma, who was 25 years old when the Germans occupied her country, the Netherlands.

“Even after the war, we saw only English. Maybe the Americans gave out some chocolate in the big cities, but we were only in a small town. Before

the British, we saw only German soldiers. But chocolate? Don’t make me laugh! Maybe in my dreams!” A soldier in the field might have responded “Be careful what you wish

for” — and then gratefully bit on a chocolate bar, the only food available for miles.

46. What was the American soldiers’ attitude towards the chocolate bars?

A. They were delicious. B. They tasted awful.

C. They were necessary for survival. D. Too many of them were produced.

47. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The US soldiers used the chocolate bars as bath soap.

B. The US soldiers did not have enough food during World WarⅡ. C. The US army produced more chocolate bars than necessary for its soldiers.

D. European people regretted eating chocolate bars from the US

soldiers.] 48. The underlined expression “turn his or her nose up at” probably

means ____. A. reject B. demand C. receive D. smell

49. Why does the author mention the German kids’ story?

A. To tell how friendly the American soldiers were. B. To describe the hunger in Germany during the war.

C. To prove German kids could be very polite. D. To show how much they were eager for chocolate.

50. Elizabeth Radsma never saw chocolate during the war because ____.

A. the US soldiers handed out all chocolate to people in big cities B. the German soldiers kept them all for themselves

C. the British soldiers didn’t share it with the local people D. the US soldiers never showed up in the small town she lived in Ｄ

Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an “English teacher”, since almost all pupils study English from their third year.

Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is no other than my father. Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a little girl, he created an English environment by providing me with flashcards，fun English-

language toys and even dolls which can sing English songs! My interest in English had certainly been awakened (唤起) when I began to learn

English at school. Just imagine, he went a step further and asked me to learn New Concept English by myself! I was puzzled and even angry. I could not understand why a father could be so strict with his little girl. All the same, he never gave up and he gently insisted that I follow through with his idea. At first, I read stories with tears and I actually hated them because they were too difficult for me. In the end, I came to love the funny stories and, to be honest, my father was always there with a helping hand. I am sure that my English would never have got so far without his support. And that’s why my father is not only my first English teacher but also my lifelong teacher. He is one who awoke my interest, and who gave me much confidence .

51．Most pupils in China begin to learn English________.

A．in primary school B．from parents C．at three years old D．at home

52．The underline part ”no other than my father” in the passage probably means________.

A．like my father B．not my father

C．my father himself D．not only my father 53．From the whole passage we can see that________. A．the girl preferred playing to learning English

B．the girl hates her father because he was strict C．the girl is very thankful to her father

D．the father gave up after knowing his daughter could not understand

54．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．The girl’s father is her first English teacher.

B．The girl had been interested in English before going to school. C．The girl’s father was always ready to help her with her English. D．The girl could have learned English well by herself without her father. 55．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How I learned English at school

B．My father---my first and lifelong English teacher C．The relationship between my father and me D．I’ve made progress in English learning

Good sleep is needed for good health. During sleep, your body repairs itself. Your immune system is built up. Don't shortchange（亏待，欺骗） yourself of the sleep you need. Here are some of an expert's tips for getting a good night's sleep.

1. Make sure your room is dark. Pull down the shades. Let no light of any kind in.

2. Before you go to sleep, ask your family not to turn on a light. Light breaks the sleep rhythm. Once broken, it's hard to get the sleep

clock running right. As a result, you will not sleep well. You will wake up tired.

3. A hot bath just before bed is good. It makes you relax. You are at peace. This starts the desire for sleep.

4. During the day, ____________________.Even jogging(慢跑) will show good results. How about a good long walk? This will get your body to work. You will find that toward evening you will get that nice, tired feeling. Sleep then will come easily. Added to this, exercise is good for your health.

5. Here is what to do when you get up. Open the shades or blinds. Let the sun in. Open the windows. Let the fresh air in. This sun and air get imprinted on your brain. The rhythm of being awake gets started. Your body clock is set for the day. That clock will let you know when it is the right time to go to sleep.

56. What does the underlined word ”It” mean? (Please answer within 5 words) ______________________________________________________________ 57.What's the main idea of the passage? (Please answer within 15 words)

_______________________________________________________________ 58.Please fill in the blank in the paragraph with the proper words or

phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 5 words) _______________________________________________________________

59.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? (Pleaseanswer within 10 words) To be healthy, you need good sleep. _________________________________________________________________ 60.How can we get a good sleep?(at least 3 suggestions) (Please answer

within 30 words)

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____________________________________________________________ 你的外国朋友John对中国的节日很感兴趣，请你根据要点以王朋的名义向他介绍一下你最喜欢的传统节日——春节。

1.传统节日 2.放假 3.打扮、 团聚 4. .做美食、吃饺子 5贴对联post the couplets 放鞭炮set off fireworks Dear John,

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Yours sincerely

Wang peng

试卷答案 一单项选择

6.A 11.C 二．完形填空

16--35 BDCAC BDDCD DBBAD AABDA 三．阅读理解

36—55 .ABDCA CBBAB BCABD ACCDB 四．阅读表达 56. A not bath

57.This passage shows an expert’s 5 tips for getting a good night’s sleep

58. Do some exercise

59.Good sleep is needed for a good health 60. (1)make sure your room is dark

(2)before you go to sleep .ask your family not to turn on a light (3)A hot bath just before bed is good (4)During the day ,do some exercises (5)Let sun in .Let fresh air in 五．书面表达

Dear John，

Spring Festival is a traditional festival of our country，and it is an important festival . It is celebrated on the first day of a new year according to the lunar calendar. We usually have a holiday from school.

The family members always come back home to get together. Every year we are all very happy to have the chance of getting together an discuss our lives，work and so on. My parents will do delicacies for us on the new year’s eve.

The whole family will sit together, watch TV and eat dumplings. In addition, we will post the couplets and set off fireworks.

All in all, during Spring Festival we can eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves with our friends and families.