1、2010年河北省黄骅中学高二上学期期中考试英语卷 单项选择 * Has the little boy passed P. E. test？ He has tried twice and the teacher will allow him to have third try. A the；不填 B a； the C the； a D the； the 答案： C May I remind you that Mr. White is waiting outside, Mrs. Green Oh, I _ all about it. A forget B had forgotten C forgo
2、t D was forgetting 答案： C Jerry rushed home _ he heard the news, only _ that his wife was gone. A as soon as, finding B immediately, to find C the moment, fine D when, found 答案： B The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet. A broke out B broke down C broke u
3、p D broke in 答案： B Then came the disappointing news _ Brazil was beaten by German in the 2010 World Cup, _ was bound to cast down the Brazilian fans. A that; what B which; which C which; what D that; which 答案： D American Indians _ about five percent of the U.S. population . A fill up B bring up C ma
4、ke up D set up 答案： C When I get puzzled about some difficult problems, my teacher always encourages me and says, “Take it _ .” A for granted B serious C simple D easy 答案： D After he retired from office, Rogers _ painting for a while, but soon lost interest. A took up B saved up C kept up D drew up 答
5、案： A In the dark forests _ , some large enough to hold several English towns. A stand many lakes B lie many lakes C many lakes lie D many lakes stand 答案： B The last one _ pays the meal. Agreed! A arrived B arrives C to arrive D arriving 答案： C Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away Thank you
6、. _. A It couldnt be better B Of course you can C If you like D Its up to you 答案： A Shall he come today or tomorrow Up to him It makes no to me A meaning B trouble C relation D difference 答案： D If you the medicine, you better now. A took, would feel B had taken, felt C had taken, would feel D took,
7、would have felt 答案： C All the preparations for the work_, were ready to start. A are completed B have been completed C completed D had been completed 答案： C Its said that the team twelve top European players A consists of B is consisted of C are made up of D make up of 答案： A 完型填空 I believe in miracle
8、s(奇迹 )because Ive seen so many of them. One day, a patient was referred to me who was one hundred and two years old. “Theres a 36 in my upper jaw,” she said. “I told my own dentist its nothing, but he 37 I come to see you.” Her eighty-year-old son accompanied her. He would 38 to add something, but s
9、he stopped him. She wanted to tell everything herself. I found a large cancer that spread over much of the 39 of her mouth. A careful examination later 40 that it was a particularly bad sort of cancer. During her next appointment, I explained to her the 41 of the problem. She clasped my hand in hers
10、 and said, “I know youre worried about me, but Im just 42 . ” I thought otherwise. After considerable 43 on my part, and kindness on her part because she wanted to 44 me, she agreed to have me refer her to a cancer surgeon(外科医生 ). She saw him, but as I expected, 45 treatment. About six months later
11、she returned to my office, still energetic and 46 . “How are you ” I asked. “Im just fine, honey,” she responded 47 high spirits. “When can I get started on fixing my dentures(假牙 ) ” Surprised to see her at all, I answered 48 , “Let me take a look in your mouth and well see about it.” I couldnt beli
12、eve my eyes. The cancer that had 49 nearly the entire roof of her mouth was goneonly one small area of redness 50 . I had read of such things happening, but had 51 seen them with my own eyes. That was my first miracle. Since then Ive seen many others, because they keep getting 52 to see. In fact, mi
13、racles are daily events for me now. And people are a miracle, 53 through them we have a chance to know ourselves and to 54 the miracles of one another. Since my first miracle, Ive come to understand that the time and place for a miracle is 55 we choose to find it. 【小题1】 A cut B pain C wound D cancer
14、 A declared B suspected C promised D insisted A refuse B continue C attempt D manage A roof B corner C bottom D surface A confirmed B convinced C considered D conducted A possibility B importance C seriousness D resolution A old B sick C fine D glad A permission B support C approval D effort A persu
15、ade B please C encourage D astonish A declined B provided C received D required A healthy B elegant C optimistic D humorous A to B in C with D by A worriedly B confusedly C patiently D confidently A covered B reached C spread D grown A cured B faded C expanded D remained A ever B also C never D alre
16、ady A easier B rarer C happier D closer A or B so C yet D for A read B make C keep D see A whatever B wherever C whoever D whichever 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【
17、小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 阅读理解 Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for
18、admission(录取 ) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught in school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling. In 1849, after graduation from medical school. She decided to further her education in Paris. She wa
19、nted to be a surgeon(外科医师 ) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea. Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a n
20、ew hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital, she also set up the first medical school for women. 【小题 1】 Why couldnt Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon A She couldnt get admitted to medical school B She
21、decided to further her education in Paris C A serious eye problem stopped her D It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States 【小题 2】 How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital A Eight years B Ten years C Nineteen years D Thirt
22、y-six years 【小题 3】 According to the passage, all of the following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except that she _. A became the first woman physician B was the first woman doctor C and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children D set up the first medical
23、 school for women 【小题 4】 Elizabeth Blackwell spent most of her life in _. A England B Paris C the United States D New York City 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C Why do people buy art To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork
24、 can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money. Art is for enjoyment. Art is mea
25、nt to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured into buying something you wont enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will m
26、ake a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it! Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral（必需的） part of the decoration Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection
27、 will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive. Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. Art enriches your life. Love-even the love of a work of art-contrib
28、utes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命 ). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg. Happy art collect
29、ing! 【小题 1】 Whats the purpose of the passage A To advise us to buy an expensive artwork. B To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork. C To teach us how to choose works of art. D To explain the benefit of art to people. 【小题 2】 According to the author, what should you consider when buying a p
30、iece of art A Whether it brings pleasure to you. B Whether it is fashionable at present. C Whether you can profit from it in the end. D Whether it is created by a famous artist. 【小题 3】 Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house A ordinary B attractive C necessary D u
31、nique 【小题 4】 The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that _. A art can show what you look like B art is an expression of yourself C a mirror has a feature similar to art D a mirror can be a piece of true art 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Need
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43、h school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. Its to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents a
44、s they were before. At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dres
45、s to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials. Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠 ) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high scho
46、ol. High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat. But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special. The music played at the prom will be the
47、most popular kinds, like rock and hip-hop. The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair takes very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their election. Sometimes teachers and parents also go to th
48、e prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye. If you like the idea of a prom, why dont you and your classmates organize one for your graduation 【小题 1】 What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage A a dancing competition. B a party held to celebrate graduation. C a fashion show. D an election. 【小题 2】 Which of the following is an e
