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11、ath Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth. The highest ground temperature ever recorded was 93. 90 on July 15, 1972. It is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of only l.96 inches a year. Death Valley also boasts the lowest po

12、int in the western hemisphere-Bad-water, at 85. 95 meters below sea level. Death Valley got its name in 1849, when a group of emigrants were looking for a shortcut to the gold field of California. They were given bad advice and went into the valley. Some of them were killed by the bad weather and ha

13、rsh road. When the rest finally walked out, they gave the area its name by saying to it Good-bye, Death Valley. As the name might suggest, there is very little apparent vegetation within Death Valley. First impressions, however, can be deceiving. Death Valley includes more than 1000 species of plant

14、s that have adapted to the harsh conditions. Death Valley is also a land of beauties. Sunrise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions. Depending on different angles, they show many of the areas different moods.For the best viewing, plan to be there approximately one hour before sunset

15、 or before sunrise. Death Valley National Park is open all year round. In spite of the climate, hiking is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley. The surrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower displays along with snow-covered peaks, breathtaking sand dunes, abandoned mines and

16、industrial structures.5.All the following statements are the most special natures of Death Valley except that _.A.it has the largest number of desert plantsB.it has the hottest ground in the worldC.it is the driest place in North AmericaD.it is the lowest in the western hemisphere6.From the passage

17、we can know that the name Death Valley comes from the fact that _.A.no one can escape from its bad weatherB.its too hot for any plants to grow thereC.some persons died from its terrible climate atD.it is so dry that no living things can exist7.Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions, the

18、author thinks highly of _.A.its snow-covered peaksB.its special climateC.its wild lifeD.the view of sunrise and sunset8.The purpose of this passage probably is _.A.telling us the danger of Death ValleyB.giving us a general introduction of Death ValleyC.encouraging us to pay a visit to Death ValleyD.

19、describing the beauty of Death ValleyC In my living room,there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to“Bloom (开花) where you are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy.I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s,when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville,

20、Kentucky.The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program.Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who“bloomed”in her remote area. Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County,Kentucky,Appalachian Mountain area.To get to her school from the town of Har

21、lan,I followed a road winding around the mountain.In the eight-mile journey,I crossed the same railroad track five times,giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times.Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains,I found it depressing.The poverty level was s

22、hocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From the moment of my arrival at the little school,all gloom (忧郁) disappeared.Upon arriving at Dorothys classroom.I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen.The children had been prepared to show me thei

23、r latest projects.Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for“dinner”(lunch).In case you dont know,poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild,especially on poor ground.Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students.Her e

24、nthusiasm never cooled down.When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification,Dorothy was ready.She came to the assessment and passed in all areas.Afterward,she invited me to the one and only steak house in the area to celebra

25、te her victory,as if she had received her Ph.D.degree.After the meal,she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand.She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝),but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things.9.“Early Childhood Development” in Par

26、agraph 1 refers to .A.a programme directed by DorothyB.a course given by the authorC.an activity held by the studentsD.an organization sponsored by Union College10.In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing .A.the long trackB.the poor housesC.the same trainD.the winding road11.What c

27、an we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph?A.She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant.B.She got a pen as a gift from the author.C.She passed the required assessment.D.She received her Ph.D.degree.D（改编）Many cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the identity of

28、a city. They can also spread pride among its citizens. New Orleans, Louisiana probably has more nicknames than any other American city. One web site lists more than twenty nicknames. The most famous is “The Big Easy” It describes the gentle, slow and easy-going way of life in New Orleans. So how did

29、 the city get this nickname? In the early 1900s there was a dance hall in New Orleans called “The Big Easy”. But the nickname did not become famous until the early 1970s. That was when a Louisiana newspaper writer began calling New Orleans by this name. She compared the easy-going way of life there

30、to the hurried pace of life in New York City. In 1970, James Conaway wrote a crime novel called “The Big Easy”. The story was set in New Orleans. In 1987, that book was made into a film which made the nickname even more popular. New Orleans has other nicknames. One of them is “The Crescent(新月) City”

31、. During the 19th century, new neighbourhoods expanded out from what is now known as the French Quarter. These areas followed the great curve (曲线) of the Mississippi River, giving New Orleans the shape of a crescent. Another nickname is “The Birthplace of Jazz”, because that kind of music started in

32、 New Orleans. It is also called “Mardi Gras City” for the wild celebrations and parades that take place there every year. And, there is a nickname that uses the short way to write New Orleans and Louisiana. If you do not want to use the complete name, you can call the city “NOLA”.12.Which of the fol

33、lowing nicknames does not refer to New Orleans?A.The Birthplace of Jazz.B.The Sin City.C.Mardi Gras City.D.The Crescent City.13.Which of the following statements about New Orleans is not TRUE?A.It has the most nicknames among American cities.B.One of its neighbouring cities is the New York City.C.It

34、s people enjoyed celebrations and parades.D.It is by the river of the Mississippi.14.Which of the following statements about James Conaway is correct?A.He described the easy-going way of life in New Orleans in his book.B.He was a newspaper writer based in New Orleans.C.He wrote a romantic story name

35、d “The Big Easy”.D.His book was adapted into a movie.15.Whats the best title of the passage?A.The Big EasyB.Cities and nicknamesC.New Orleans and its nicknamesD.Nicknamesthe Identity of a city第二节 七选五(共5小题:每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项中有两项为多余选项。I was ten when I first sat with my grandmothe

36、r behind the cashier(收银台) in hergeneral store.16.I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.” At first I was paid in candy.17I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up

37、 a bank account.18 By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should

38、wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆) ideas.19 The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didnt need to be a rocket scientistyou needed to be a great listener.20Expect they are no longer women buying

39、cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.A. Later I received 50 cents an hour. B. Before long, she let me sit there by myself.C. I endedmy selling a record amount of cosmetics.D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen t

40、o customers.E. My grandmas trust taught me how to handle responsibility.F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding/worthy than anything I could have bought.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并填写在答题卡

41、上。（每小题1.5分，共30分）Who says people arent honest any more? Last year, my husband and I went to Beach Kayaking on the north shore of Oahu city for our summer vacation in Hawaii. We left the 21 and were driving when I noticed the truck that was driving behind me stop 22 ! I mentioned it to my husband and

42、I 23 what that was all about, but my husband didnt think it mattered. So we went a few 24 miles. Then we stopped at a 7-11 store for a Coke. And that was 25 my husband noticed that he had left his wallet at the beach. We went back there and started to search anxiously, but no 26 . It was lost, or we

43、 feared it was 27 since he said he remembered 28 it on a stump (树墩) next to where we 29 ourselves. We drove home in a hurry to 30 all of our credit cards 31 anything was charged to them by any other shoppers all around the island. We lived on the south shore so it was about a 10-minute 32 .When we g

44、ot in, there was a 33 from a man who said that he had found the wallet and he left his 34 .We called him at once and he said he was driving behind us when he saw the wallet 35 off the car. This man 36 stopped to pick up the wallet! We went to pick it up that afternoon, very 37 that all the money was

45、 38 and all our credit cards were found. The man wouldnt accept 39 . As he stood with his arm 40 his young son, he replied,Teaching my son this good lesson is the payment enough.We were touched and happy.21.A.beachB.islandC.hotelD.city22.A.hurriedlyB.immediatelyC.suddenlyD.anxiously23.A.wonderedB.co

46、nsideredC.understoodD.realized24.A.hotterB.fasterC.lessD.more25.A.becauseB.howC.whenD.whether26.A.personB.wayC.moneyD.luck27.A.takenB.foundC.soldD.returned28.A.throwingB.settingC.keepingD.hiding29.A.remindedB.enjoyedC.helpedD.introduced30.A.cancelB.getC.collectD.check31.A.asB.untilC.afterD.before32.

47、A.walkB.distanceC.driveD.flight33.A.letterB.messageC.walletD.card34.A.moneyB.homeC.truckD.number35.A.flyB.lieC.breakD.turn36.A.finallyB.actuallyC.firstlyD.exactly37.A.hopefulB.helpfulC.gratefulD.careful38.A.safeB.goneC.shortD.tidy39.A.thanksB.invitationC.paymentD.appreciation40.A.underB.forC.behindD

48、.around第二节 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置上。（每空1.5分，共15分）（改编） The best way to deal with sports injuries is to keep them from happening in the first place. Knowing the rules of the game youre playing and using the right 41(equip) can go a long way toward preventin

49、g injuries. If you think youve been injured, pull 42(you) out the game or stop43(do) your activity or workout. Let a coach or parent know what happened in case you need to see a doctor. Serious head and neck injuries happen most often in athletes 44play contact sports like football. Keep the injured

50、 person still with his or her head 45(hold) straight while someone calls for emergency 46(medicine) help. If the person47(lie) on the ground, do not try to move him or her. Your first question after a sports injury will48(probable) be, “When can I play again?” This depends on the injury and what you

51、r doctor tells you. Even if you cant return to your sport right away, a doctor might have suggestions and advice 49what you can do to stay fit. Always check with your doctor before 50 (try) any activity following an injury.第三部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节短文改错(每小题1分，满分10分)英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修

52、改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号()，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。3必须按答题要求做题，否则不给分。I saw a traffic accident on my way home on last night. A car hit a motorbike. The motorbike driver was bad hurt and sent to hos

53、pital. After a while, the traffic police came. Under the help of the people who witnessed the accident, the police found out a truth. The driver of the car was drinking and his car went out of control. At last he was taken to the police station. All the people there think the car driver was to blame

54、 for this accident.Which is reported in the news reports, drunk driving causes many people lose their lives, such as the accident that happened in Hangzhou and Chengdu. It is high time that we prevent drunk driving.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你班上有些同学的字迹很潦草, 可还振振有辞地说:“没关系,书法越来越不重要。”为此你班准备召开一次讨论会,在会上你将作一个书面发言,以“Handwriting is very important” 为题写一篇100词左右的短文来发表你的看法,要包含以下的内容要点:(1)书法是中华传统文化;(2)好书法能给人留下好印象;(3)在现代社会,书法仍然是非常重要的。._ 高二英语答案 第一部分：阅读理解1-20题。（每小题2分，满分40分。）1. D; 2.A; 3.B;4.C 5.A 6.C 7. D 8.B 9.B;10.B;11.C 12.B;13;B 14.D; 15.C16-20 B ;A ; G; C ;D 第二部分：语言知识运用 第一节21-40题 （共20小题；每