1、江西省泰和六中 2009-2010学年高二下学期期中考试试题（英语） 其他 第二节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 3150 各题所给的四个选项（ A、 B、 C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 Most people believe they dont have much imagination. They are 36 . Everyone has imagination, but most of us, once we become adults, forget how to 37 it. Creativity isnt always
2、 38 with great works of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time 39 think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe you have a goal to achieve. 40 you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you. Making connections. This technique involves taking 41 ideas and tryi
3、ng to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. 42 find an image, word, idea or object; for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words 43 with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as 44 as you can. The nex
4、t stage is to relate the 45 to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 46 ; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out for the night. No limits! Imagine that normal limitations dont 47 . You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you want. Think about your g
5、oal and the new 48 . If your goal is to learn to ski, 49 , you can now practice skiing every day of your life （ because you have the time and the money） . Now 50 this to reality. Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January. Be 51 else! Look at the situation from a
6、 52 point of view . Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 53 in their books. They ask questions: What does this character want Why cant she get it What changes must she make to get what she wants If your goal 54 other people, put
7、yourself in their 55 . The best fishermen think like fish! 36. A. wrong B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. realistic 37. A. put up with B. catch up with C. make use of D. keep track of 38. A. equipped B. compared C. covered D. connected 39. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. deeply 40. A. and B.
8、 but C. or D. so 41. A. familiar B. unrelated C. creative D. imaginary 42. A. Then B. Also C. Still D. Even 43. A. combined B. marked C. lit D. associated 44. A. clear B. many C. easy D. long 45. A. ideas B. ambitions C. achievement D. technique 46. A. experience B. service C. present D. object 47.
9、A. work B. last C. exist D. change 48. A. possibilities B. limitations C. tendency D. practice 49. A. in fact B. in particular C. as a whole D. for example 50. A. devote B. adapt C. lead D. keep 51. A. anyone B. everyone C. no one D. someone 52. A. private B. global C. different D. serious 53. A. fe
10、atures B. themes C. creatures D. characters 54. A. avoids B. involves C. follows D. offends 55. A. shoes B. dreams C. images D. directions 答案： 36-40 ABCDC 41-45 BDCAD 46-50 DBDCC 51-55DBACA 单项选择 * The boss didnt accept the reason for her being absent for the meeting_ she didnt know there was a meeti
11、ng and _100yuan from her salary this month. A why; kept back B that; kept back C where; keep out D because; keep out 答案： B It was quite a few years _the accused was declared innocent and set free. A since B that C when D before 答案： D If it isnt him, who_ it be A need B can C should D must 答案： B .-Is
12、 your father still in bed -No, he _and _for you in the dinning room now. A is already up; waits B got up; waiting C has got up D is already up; waiting 答案： D Do you know Australia was, as a matter of fact,_ used to be a nation of prisoners A what B where C which D that 答案： A -Tom is so worried about
13、 the test that he said he was going to study all night. -Tell him he should quit _and get some help. A to have worried B to worry C worring D from worrying 答案： C My father, who values honesty_ all things, never allows us to tell lies. A within B despite C throughout D beyond 答案： D . -Chatting online
14、 has become popular means of communication. -Thats true. It is especially popular with young. A / ; the B a ; the C / ; / D a ; / 答案： B . Our schoolmaster tried his best to make our teaching methods _ to the concerning parents at the press, who are eager to send their child to our school. A get thro
15、ugh B get across C get over D get around 答案： B My uncle promised to buy me a nice gift for my birthday, _ beyond my imagination. A which B that C the one D something 答案： D .-Ugh! Im really cold then really hot,then cold again.Im getting the flu. -_ Maybe you should go home and get some sleep. A Are
16、you B Do you C Have you D Will you 答案： A In order to avoid something unpleasant, everyone present should stick to the agreement_. A traditionally B accidentally C consciously D personally 答案： C .Since we have failed many times, why not take a new _to solving the problem A method B way C means D appr
17、oach 答案： D .This printer is of high quality and very expensive. _, we would buy _. A Should the price of it be brought down; one B If the price of it be brought down; one C The price of it was brought down; it D Brought down; it 答案： A I see no reason why they shouldnt go on playing for another four
18、or five years, _they are fit. A provided B supposed C suggesting D pretending 答案： A 阅读理解 The energy crisis (危机 ) has made people aware of how the careless use of the earths energy has brought the whole world to the edge of disaster. The over development of motor transport, with its increase of more
19、cars, more traveling, has contributed to the near destruction of our cities and the pollution not only of local air but also of the earths atmosphere. Our present situation is unlike natural disasters of the past. Worldwide energy use has brought us to a state where long range planning is vital. Wha
20、t we need is not a continuation of our present serious state, which endangers the future of our country, our children, and our earth, but a movement forward in order to work rapidly and effectively on planetary problems. This country has been falling back under the continuing exposures of loss of mo
21、rality and the revelation (揭露 ) that lawbreaking has reached into the highest place in the land. There is a strong demand for morality to turn for the better and for some devotion that is vast enough and yet personal enough to enlist the devotion of all. In the past it has been only in a way in defe
22、nse of their own country and their own benefits that people have been able to devote themselves wholeheartedly. This is the first time that we have been asked to defend ourselves and what we hold dear in cooperation with all the other people of this planet, who share with us the same endangered air
23、and the same endangered oceans. There is a common need to reassess our present course, to change that course and to employ new methods through which the world can survive. This is a priceless opportunity. To grasp it, we need a widespread understanding of nature if the crisis we and the world are fa
24、cing is no passing inconvenience, no byproduct of the ambitions of the oil producing countries, no environmentalists only fears, no byproduct of any present system of government. What we face is the result of the invention of the last four hundred years. What we need is transformed life style. This
25、new life style can flow directly from science and technology, but its acceptance depends on a sincere devotion to finding a higher quality of life for the worlds children and future generation. 1 Which of the following has nearly destroyed our cities A The loss of beliefs and ideas. B More of law br
26、eaking. C Natural disasters in many areas. D The rapid growth of motors. 2 By comparing past problems with present ones, the author draws our attention to the_. A seriousness of this crisis B ineffectiveness of laws C similarity of the past to the present D hopelessness of the situation 3 Which of t
27、he following is used as an example to show the loss of morality A Disregard for law. B Lack of devotion. C Lack of understanding. D Destruction of cities. 4 The author wrote the passage in order to_ A make a recommendation for a transformed life style B limit ambitions of the people of the whole wor
28、ld C demand devotion to nature and future generation D encourage awareness of the decline of morality 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 C Using the Internet and CD-ROM databases in the library Bramley College now has full electronic information resources in the College Library to help you in you
29、r studies. On CD-ROM in the library we have about fifty databases (数据库 ), including many statistical sources. Want to know the average rainfall in Tokyo Its easy to find out. You can conduct your own CD-ROM search for no charge, and you can print out your results on the library printers using your l
30、ibrary photocopying card. Alternatively, you can download your results to disk, again for no charge, but bring your own USB flash disk ( U盘 ) or CD-ROM. If you are not sure how to conduct a search for yourself, librarians can do it for you , but we charge $5 each time for this service, no matter how
31、 long or how short a time it takes. All library workstations have access to the Internet, so you can find the Web-based information you need quickly and easily. If you are unfamiliar with using the Internet, help is available in several ways. You can start with the online tutorial ( 指南 ) Netstart. T
32、he tutorial will take you through the basic step to using the Internet, at any time convenient to you. If you prefer, ask one of the librarians for Internet advice ( at times between 8:00 am and 12： 00 am weekdays ) or attend one of the introductory group sessions that are held in the first two week
33、s of each term. A word of warning: demand for access to library workstations is very high, so you are strongly advised to book a workstation, and we have to limit your use to a maximum of one hour at any one time. Also, use of the computers is limited to students only, so you may be asked to show yo
34、ur Student Identification Card to make a booking, or while using the workstations. 1. The passage is mainly intended for_. A. students B. teachers C. librarians D. citizens 2. If a librarian conducts the CD-ROM search for you three times, you should pay_. A. No fee B. $5 C. $10 D. $15 3. A librarian
35、 can help you learn to use the Internet_. A. at any time if you are in need of help B. in the first three weeks of each term C. in the morning from Monday to Friday D. when the librarians are available 4. At any one time, a library workstation can used for_ A. half a day B. one hour C. two hours D.
36、an unlimited time 答案： 【小题 1】 A 【小题 2】 D 【小题 3】 C 【小题 4】 B Spain whats on Joaqun Sorolla First major exhibition devoted to the Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla(1863-1923). The show brings together about 100 paintings by Sorolla, one of the key figures in the history of Spanish art. It offers a comprehe
37、nsive survey based on examples of his finest works. Time 24/05/2009-06/09/2009 Location Madrid, Museum Nacional del Prado Phone 34-91-3302800 Website http:/www.museodelprado.es Kees van Dongen First exhibition in Spain of the works of the Dutch painter Kees van Dongen(1877-1968), bringing together a
38、lmost 100 of his works, and a number of works by Pablo Picasso, bearing witness to the friendship between the two artists. Time 11/06/2009-10/09/2009 Location Barcelona, Museum Picasso Phone 34-93-2563000 Website http:/www.bcn.cat Chopin Festival 2009 The annual festival dedicated（专注于） to the Polish
39、 composer Frederic Chopin(1810-1849). This year the festival is honoring five composers: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy(1809-1847), Jaume Mas Porcel (1909-1993), Franz Josef Haydn(1732-1809), Isaac Albniz(1860-1909)and Wanda Landowska(1877-1959). Works by these composers are performed together with wor
40、ks by Chopin. Time 09/09/2009-30/09/2009 Location Valdemossa, Monestry of Valdemossa/Chopin Museum Phone 34-97-1612106 Website http:/ Antoni Sol Exhibition of the works of the Spanish sculptor Antoni Sol(1780-1861). A resident of Rome from 1803, Sol made his name and fame there and became one of the
41、 only two foreigners to be appointed president of the Accademia di San Luca. He took part in Romes main cultural affairs and supported the imitation of ancient Greek art looking for idealized beauty. Time 15/07/2009-17/09/2009 Location Barcelona, Museum Frederic Mars Phone 34-93-2563500 Website http
42、:/www.museumares.bcn.cat 1. To find further information about Pablo Picassos works, you should dial_ A. 34-91-3302800 B. 34-97-1612106 C. 34-93-2563500 D. 34-93-2563000 2. If you are a music lover, which website would you like to visit A. http:/www.bcn.cat. B. http:/www.museodelprado.es. C. http:/.
43、D. http:/www.museumares.bcn.cat. 3. Who was involved in Romes main cultural affairs A. Antoni Sol. B. Kees van Dongen. C. Isaac Albniz D. Frederic Chopin 4. The event that lasts more than three months is_. A. Antoni Sol. B. Joaqun Sorolla C. Kees van Dongen D. Chopin Festival 2009 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2
44、】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 B Ever wondered why some businesses fail and others seem to go from strength to strength（越来越兴旺发达） One of the major reasons for success or failure in any business is the choice of location. The ABS can be of great help in choosing the most likely place to set up your business. Whe
45、ther its simple or a complex business. Case study one A Sydney doctor specializing pediatrics(小儿科 ) was hoping to set up a practice outside the metropolitan area, probably on the northern coast of New South Wales. He was unsure of the best place in this region and came to the ABS for help. The ABS w
46、as able to put together a report containing details of the proportion of the children in particular areas, along with information on regions with the highest birth rates. This enabled the doctor to work out where future demand for his services would be. Case study two A suburban retailer（零售商） in Per
47、th owned a shoe store which stocked a wide range of shoes for men, women and children. There had been an increase in the number of similar shoe stores in the suburban shopping center and the owner wanted to assess the possibility of switching to selling imported shoes and handbags for women only. In
48、 order to ensure whether there was a market for these products, the retailer needed to obtain details of income by age, sex, and occupation for all the women in the city of Perth. Using information from the 1996 Census(普查 )of Population and Housing, the ABS was able to provide this type of information in a detailed report. With the information, the retailer was able to believe that there were enough professional working women in the area with middle to high incomes,
