1、2011 2012学年吉林长春市第二中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试卷与答案 其他 Do you regularly get together to talk with your family about problems or the days events _1_ Want to improve your familys communication skills Try these simple steps to improve your familys communication skills. 1. Create opportunities for talking. Make time
2、for talking by reducing the number of activities your family is involved in each week. And if you do find yourself in the car running from place to place, make a point to turn off the radio, the cell phones and the personal game players, and use that opportunity to catch up on the days activities. 2
3、. Insist on family meals. In addition to bringing everyone together for a wrap-up of the days activities, insisting on a few standing family meals creates ritual and routine that kids come to expect and look forward to. _2_ 3. _3_ Spending time with each of your children lets them know that are not
4、getting lost in the hubbub of a busy day or large family. Older teens might enjoy going out for a hamburger or a latte at their favorite coffee place. Younger children often enjoy going to the supermarket, especially when you let them select their favorite cereal or special dessert. 4. Remember the
5、80/20 rule. When trying to improve any relationship, listening is far more important than talking. _4_ If you do verbally explode before your child is finished, apologize quickly and assure him or her that youre now ready to listen. 5. Create family traditions. _5_ Family members come to expect and
6、appreciate these traditions, seeing them as opportunities to come together as a unit. If your family is short on traditions, theres no reason you cant start some now. A We should have an active attitude to our family life. B Lunches with aging parents keep those relationships healthy, as well. C Set
7、ting up a family movie night, attending religious services or visiting the same spot every year for summer vacation are all the examples. D When it comes to family communication, listen four times longer than you speak. E. Go on individual dates with your children. F. Use the family dinner table as
8、an opportunity to share whats going on in family members lives. G. Conversation is the key to any strong relationship, especially for family communication. 答案： 【小题 1】 G 【小题 1】 F 【小题 1】 E 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 单项选择 * The farmers built long fences, _ keeping the wild dogs out of them. A aimed at B aim for
9、 C aiming at D aimed to 答案： C -Whats wrong with my stomach -There is nothing serious; you can _. A take it easy B take your time C take it seriously D take risks 答案： A It was the training _ he had as a young man _ made him such a good engineer. A what; that B that; what C that; which D which; that 答
10、案： D It was not until he came back _ he knew the police were looking for him. A which B since C that D before 答案： C I hate _ when the light turns red and the people dont move until it is about to turn green again. A it B that C these D them 答案： A _ today, he would get to Germany by Friday. A Was he
11、leaving B Were he to leave C Would he leave D If he leaves 答案： B He was very busy yesterday, otherwise he _ to the meeting. A would come B came C would have come D had come 答案： C _ the rain, the football game will not be cancelled. A In spite of B In favor of C In need of D In memory of 答案： A She wa
12、s _ of her figure so she decided to go on a diet. A shame B ashamed C shameful D sorry 答案： B -Do you feel like _ out -No. Id rather we _ a taxi. A to drive; take B to drive; took C driving; take D driving; took 答案： D _ the drought in Southwest China, millions of people had to carry water from farawa
13、y places. A Due to B In case of C Apart from D In spite of 答案： A -Why didnt you write？ -My ink has _. A used up B run out of C given away D run out 答案： D His letter was so confusing that I could hardly make any _ of it. A explanation B meaning C sense D guess 答案： C -Does the young man standing at th
14、e gate _ the car - No. The car is _ his father. A take possession of; in the possession of B have possession of; take possession of C have possession of; in the possession of D in the possession of; take possession of 答案： A His parents are convinced _ the fact the their son always focuses his mind _
15、 his study. A of; on B of; at C by; to D on; at 答案： A 完型填空 Christmas is over. And I got my wanted radio-controlled truck. But you would not believe the_36_ and work that went into getting this holy toy. For over a month I stared at _37_ magazines I received from my friend until I had made up my _38_
16、: I wanted a Pumpkin truck. I _39_ to work immediately, dropping hints to my father about it. My first job was to tell him about how the steering(操纵杆 ) on my old car didnt _40_, but he just blamed the problems on my bad _41_. My next plan would have to be more _42_. “Look at this, Dad, the truck wit
17、h controller and battery packall for only US$250!” You cant _43_ to miss out on this bargain!” His _44_ was that he certainly could afford to miss this _45_ and for US$250 you could buy _46_ educational like a telescope. “A telescope To look at the moon Ill look at it when Im 97 years old and living
18、 in a _47_ home! This is my youth! I am supposed to run about.” I went to my room, _48_ at how mean(吝啬的 ) my father was. It was obvious that he didnt _49_ that I would die if I did not get the Pumpkin radio-controlled truck. When I _50_ on Christmas morning I wasnt excited. I had been _51_. I opened
19、 all my presents until there was just one big package _52_. “The telescope,” I thought. I _53_ the packaging and looked at the top of the boxit was a Pumpkin truck. I had _54_! I loved my parents! I felt like I could do anything! I could _55_ get an A+ in English class. 【小题1】 A pain B attempt C joy
20、D shyness A housing B fishing C car D fashion A mind B idea C opinion D head A get B set C searched D went A operate B run C start D work A riding B driving C thinking D keeping A strong B practical C ideal D obvious A afford B pay C allow D stand A talk B expression C face D response A truck B tele
21、scope C chance D bargain A one B something C everything D nothing A heating B loving C nursing D finding A pleased B good C expert D angry A say B believe C care D learn A went off B woke up C rang up D found out A worried B instructed C warned D defeated A opened B wrapped C left D faded A recovere
22、d B refused C reopened D removed A won B done C beaten D failed A ever B already C still D even 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 D 阅读理解 Americans All T
23、ype: Musical Running Time: 50 Minutes This is a musical play set in a high school classroom that will teach you the importance of staying in school. This fun and entertaining musical experience will appeal to anyone. It has a positive message that will be well received by students as well as their t
24、eachers and parents. Almost all of the roles can be played either by males or females. The dialogue teaches values, ethics and how to be the best you can be. The lyrics (歌词 ) and music flow non-stop with piano accompaniment (伴奏 ). A Mother in My Head Type: Short Play Running Time: 45 Minutes Where d
25、oes motherly advice and direction begin and where does it end Or does it ever end This fast-paced play follows the lives of two young people as they begin their careers, meet, and fall in love, each coached in every step of the way by the mothers in their heads. The on-stage presence of the mothers
26、provides an interaction (相互交流 ) between characters that is thoroughly enjoyable. One of Our Clowns Is Missing Type: Short Play Running Time: 30 Minutes Adapted from the full-length play One of Our Clowns Is Missing by Robert Frankel, this play will bring the audience to cheers, tears, and applause.
27、Sandy lacks self-esteem (自尊 ), but after meeting a group of characters that turn her life around, she regains her confidence and makes a new start. My Fed Ex Christmas Request Type: Short Play Running Time: 10 Minutes Nicky is naughty every year so instead of getting toys under his Christmas tree, S
28、anta has been leaving him a lump (块 ) of coal in his stocking year after year. Well, Nicky has finally had it with being labeled as naughty by Santa and decides to pack himself in a FedEx box and ship it to the North Pole. Hes going to defend his case face to face with Santa. This comedy shows us wh
29、at happens when Nicky decides hes not going to take it anymore! 【小题 1】 To encourage their children to stay in school, parents should take their children to see _. A Americans All B A Mother in My Head C One of Our Clowns Is Missing D My Fed Ex Christmas Request 【小题 2】 A Mother in My Head_. A teaches
30、 young women how to be good mothers B advises mothers to care more about their children C shows mothers influence on young peoples lives D encourages young people to live with their mothers 【小题 3】 Which of the following can inspire people to gain more self-confidence A A Mother in My Head. B America
31、ns All. C My FedEx Christmas Request. D One of Our Clowns Is Missing. 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 C 【小题 1】 D 【小题 1】根据 This is a musical play set in a high school classroom that will teach you the importance of staying in school. 描述可知选 A。 【小题 1】根据 This fast-paced play follows the lives of two young people as
32、 they begin their careers, meet, and fall in love, each coached in every step of the way by the mothers in their heads.可知选 C。 【小题 1】根据 Sandy lacks self-esteem (自尊 ), but after meeting a group of characters that turn her life around, she regains her confidence and makes a new start.可知选 D。 An inventor
33、 seeks to create a new product that serves a specific need and fulfills a role that other products do not. Sometimes an inventor comes up with a wholly new idea, but more often inventions are simply improvements on an older design. With a little imagination and creativity (创造力 ), an old idea can sud
34、denly become something new. However, creating a new invention means much more than having a brilliant idea. A good designer follows the design process: identifying the challenge, researching and brainstorming ideas(集思广益 ), designing a solution, testing and evaluating the ideas, and finally building
35、the product. Designers also use science, math, technology, and engineering to design a tool that satisfies the need they identified. Anyone can be an inventor even kids! For example, Chester G reenwood was just fifteen years old when he invented a product that changed his life. In fact, his idea was
36、 so good that his invention supported him for the rest of his life. You may not know his name, but you probably know his invention earmuffs ( 保暖耳罩 )! The inspiration for his earmuff design came to Chester when he was ice-skating. His ears were cold, and he decided to find a way to keep them warm. Wi
37、th the help of his grandmother, he made a new product to protect his ears and at the age of eighteen, Chester patented his earmuff design. Many other famous inventors started young as well. Margaret Knight the inventor of the flat-bottomed brown paper bag is said to have created a safety device for
38、textile looms(织布机 ) when she was just twelve years old. Another example is Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors in history, who applied for his first patent when he was just twenty-one years old. Over the course of his life, Thomas Edison patented a total of 1,093 inventions! 【小题 1】 In most
39、cases, an invention _ according to the first paragraph. A comes from a complete new idea B is usually based on an old product or idea C will change its creators life completely D is created by scientists in different fields 【小题 2】 The second paragraph mainly wants to tell us _. A the difficulty in m
40、aking a new invention B the common steps of creating new things C having a good idea is the key to creation D designing a tool is the first step in inventing 【小题 3】 The example of Chester Greenwood is used to show that _. A children can also invent something B it is easy even for children to make in
41、ventions C kids have more advantages in inventing things D to be an inventor is the best way to change ones life 【小题 4】 At first Chester designed his earmuffs in order to _. A protect his ears while ice-skating B earn money to support his poor family C realize his dream of becoming an inventor D mak
42、e himself look fashionable while ice-skating 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 B 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】 A 【小题 1】根据 but more often inventions are simply improvements on an older design.可知选 B。 【小题 1】根据 A good designer follows the design process:及下文描述可知选 B。 【小题 1】根据 Anyone can be an inventor even kids! For example, Chester
43、 Greenwood was just fifteen years old when he invented a product that changed his life.可知选 A。 【小题 1】根据 The inspiration for his earmuff design came to Chester when he was ice-skating. His ears were cold, and he decided to find a way to keep them warm.可知选 A。 Students must apply for a place before atte
44、nding any class. Applications(申请 ) whether by post or in person, are dealt with strictly in the order they are received at the Adult Education Office. You can apply: By post-use the card supplied with the exact fee. You will be accepted on the course unless it is full, in which case we will inform y
45、ou. An acknowledgement (承认 ) will not be made nor a receipt (收条 ) sent unless you supply a stamped addressed envelope. Receipts will normally be given out at the first class. In person-call at the Adult Education Office (ground floor, C block) between approximately 9:00a.m.and 3:30p.m. (2:30p.m. on
46、Fridays) , or at the College Reception Desk (at the main entrance) at the other time (in the evenings until about 7:30p.m.-not Fridays) Students should note that popular classes may be full well before the course is to start, so that early application is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. For
47、 the Autumn Tem, applications will be accepted by post (better) or in person from August 1. For the Spring Term, applications will be accepted from December 1. For the Summer Term, applications will be accepted from April 1. 【小题 1】 Students who apply to the college by post will_. A avoid disappointm
48、ent B be sent a bill C have an advantage over people applying in person D be informed if they have not got a place 【小题 2】 Which of the following words has the closest meaning with the underlined word “approximately”in this notice. A closely. B about. C mostly D probably. 【小题 3】 When and where can students apply in person A At the C
