甘肃省天水一中2012-2013学年高二英语下学期暑假检测试题

1、天水一中20122013学年度第二学期2012级暑假作业检测英 语（考试时间：60分钟 满分：100分）第卷（共70分）第一部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Last weekend, we went for a swim and caught a lot of fish in the river. _! A. Good ideaB. What funC. Good luckD. How funny2. Though he graduated from a famous

2、 university, he was _ failure as _ teacher.A. a; aB. /; aC. /; theD. /; /3. She was so excellent that she was _ from dozens of applicants for the job.A. picked upB. turned upC. picked outD. turned out4. Nobody but a few little boys _ in the garden now.A. are playing B. play C. playsD. is playing 5.

3、-Ill ask the teacher about past tense. Im very puzzled about it. -That is just _ most of our classmates have doubt. A. where B. what C. why D. how6._ the city centre, we saw a stone statue of about 10 metres in height. A. Approaching B. Approached C. To approach D. To be approached7. Please put thes

4、e teaching materials in order and dont leave them _ a mess.A. with B. for C. on D. in8. He regretted _ a second-hand car. A. buy B. buying C. to buy D. bought9. My brother left home five years ago. I _ nothing from him up to now.A. hear B. heard C. have heard D. had heard10. Jenny is such a _ girl t

5、hat she hardly gets angry with others. A. quick-tempered B. hot-temperedC. good-tempered D. ill-tempered11. Some new laws _ the rights of citizens will come into force this year.A. protected B. having protectedC. protecting D. to be protected12. Dont get _ the fire or youll be burned. A. close B. cl

6、osely C. close toD. closely to13. You should feel content, because there are lots of people far _.A. badly off B. well off C. worse off D. better off14. Today young people are _ about their clothing and hair style.A. special B. particular C. especial D. unusual15. The worldwide economic crisis that

7、began in 2008 has resulted in a great number of people _ their jobs. A. lose B. losing C. has lost D. have lost16. _from the operation, the patient was advised to stay in hospital for another two weeks.A. Having not fully recovered B. Being not fully recovered C. Not having fully recovered D. Not fu

8、lly recovering17. _ air conditioning, the office is comfortable for them to work in.A. Equipping with B. Its equipped with C. Its equipping with D. Equipped with18. I want to see you tomorrow, Mum. Tomorrow is Thursday. I would rather you _ on Saturday.A. will come B. to come C. come D. came19. Lovi

9、ng your children doesnt mean _ them whatever they want.A. give B. giving C. to give D. to giving20.The Great Wall is _ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year. A. so a well-known B. a so well-known C. such well-known a D. such a well-known第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各

10、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。 Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are _21_ than housewives, Evidence（证据） shows that _22_ are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows _23_ the unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate

11、 increases correspondingly（相应地）by 2%. All this _24_ one point: Work is helpful to health. Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, _25_ loneliness and solitude（孤独）. Researches show that people feel _26_ and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are thos

12、e who are _27_. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as _28_ between man and reality. By work, people _29_ each other. By collective（集体的） activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work _

13、30_ the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to（易于）_31_. _32_, work gives one a sense of fulfillment （充实感）and a sense of _33_. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When _34_ finishes his writing or a doctor successfully _35_ a patient or a teacher sees

14、his students _36_, they are happy _37_. From the above we can come to the conclusion _38_ the more you work, _39_ you will be. Let us work hard, _40_ and live a happy and healthy life.21. A. more healthier B. healthier C. weaker D. worse22. A. career women B. the busy C. the jobless D. the hard-work

15、ing23. A. that whenever B. whether C. that though D. since 24. A. comes down to B. equals to C. adds up to D. amounts to(共计) 25. A. 不填B. off C. in touch with D. away from26. A. happy, interested B. glad, joyful C. cheerful, concerned D. unhappy, worried27. A. busy B. free C. lazy D. empty28. A. a ri

16、ver B. a gap C. a channel D. a bridge29. A. come across B. come into contact with C. look down upon D. watch over30. A. meansB. stands C. equals D. matches31. A. success B. death C. victory D. disease32. A. Besides B. Nevertheless C. However D. Yet33. A. disappointment B. achievement C. regret D. ap

17、ology34. A. a worker B. a farmer C. a writer D. a manager35. A. manages B. controls C. operates on D. deals with36. A. raise B. grow C. rise D. increase37. A. in a word B. without a word C. at a word D. beyond words38. A. that B. which C. what D 不填.39. A. the lonelier and weaker B. lonelier and weak

18、er C. happier and healthier D. the happier and healthier40. A. study well B. studying well C. study good D. studying good第二部分 阅读理解（4155题， 每小题2分,满分30分）第一节 (共10小题; 每小题2分, 满分20分)AAccepting and understanding other cultures is something that everyone needs to learn. Think of the world as a giant pizza. W

19、ithout all the different vegetables, cheeses and meats, all you get is a tasteless pizza crust (面包皮). But when you put them all together, you get something very interesting, tasty, and good. So lets break down the walls between cultures.One way to help break down the walls between us is to understan

20、d that many of our ancestors may come from the same place. Do you know what cultures you are from? Are you part Irish or mostly German? Did your grandparents or great-grandparents immigrate (移民) to your country? There is really no way to be completely sure where your first ancestors came from, but s

21、ome scientists think that all people came from Africa. So how did they get all over the world? Well, back then there was a land bridge connecting Asia and North America, so they walked to Asia, Europe, and the Americas! Over time, the land bridge split up, and there was no way for people like Columb

22、us to know that the Americas existed. Isnt it cool thinking that maybe were all from the same continent? Even though we all came from the same place, now there are differences in the way we look depending on where our recent ancestors came from and who our parents are. If you find out where your par

23、ents and grandparents came from, you just might discover that you are from the same culture that you might be trying to avoid!41. The author tries to prove that _.A. we should respect people from other culturesB. all the continents were connected a long time agoC. Columbus found the new continentD.

24、the land bridge did exist42. The author takes a pizza for example in order to show that _.A. we need different materials to make a pizza B. the differences of cultures make our world beautifulC. people from different cultures all like eating pizza D. a pizza will be tasteless without vegetables43. T

25、he underlined phrase “split up” in the last paragraph is the closest in meaning to _.A. cut into piecesB. separatedC. roseD. came into being44. What does the text mainly talk about？A. How to make a pizza.B. How to break down the walls between us.C. How to understand and accept other cultures.D. Wher

26、e our ancestors came from. BOur cat has a sweet nature, and she can let us know what she wants. When we fail to meet her needs, she gently leads us in the proper direction. When I forget to fill her water bowl early in the morning, she runs after my legs, and then pushes me in the direction of her b

27、owl. She doesnt get irritated (生气的); instead, she expresses her wishes in the best way. And I always understand what she is telling me.One day I found myself envying (羡慕) her simple expression. How many times had I expected my husband or my children to know my wants without my ever giving voice to t

28、hem? How many times had I been disappointed that they couldnt understand when I needed a hug, a compliment (恭维) or a chocolate bar?After a pleasant afternoon with my husband, I wanted to stop somewhere nice and have dinner, but he didnt understand my hints (暗示). “Couldnt you see that I wanted to go

29、out to dinner?” I complained when he pulled into our driveway. “Why didnt you say so? I cant read your mind,” he answered in impatience. His words gave me pause. Had I expected him to read my mind? Why hadnt I expressed my desire more clearly? I realized I had fallen into the female trap of “If you

30、love me, you can read my mind.”Now, I state my needs clearly and directly. I look at my cat and know she agrees.45. Why was the author disappointed in her husband or her children?A. Her husband didnt give her a hug.B. Her children didnt give her a chocolate bar.C. They didnt give her a compliment.D.

31、 They didnt understand her mind.46. What will the author do if she wants something from her husband now?A. She will give him her hints. B. She lets him guess what she wants.C. She tells him her needs directly. D. She buys what she wants herself.47. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in t

32、he fourth paragraph?A. I realized what I did was wrong.B. I stopped and didnt go with my husband.C. My husband prevented me from going on.D. My husband stopped me from saying something.CMany Web sites collect personal information. Some Web sites ask for personal information before granting (许可) acce

33、ss. You may be asked for your full name, age, address and telephone number. Other Web sites collect information in more ways such as making a record of your Internet Protocol (IP) address and of the Web pages you visit. Web sites do this by placing one or more “cookies” on the hard drive of the comp

34、uter you are using. “Cookies” are small files of text that can collect and store information such as: the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer; how many times you have visited the site; your preferences, such as a preferred language; your user name and password; items in your “shopping ca

35、rt”; Web sites youve visited.This information allows Web sites to identify (识别) you the next time you visit. This makes it unnecessary for you to identify yourself every time you visit a Web site. However, cookies also enable Web sites or marketing networks to create a profile (简介) of you based on t

36、he information you have provided, often for advertising purposes. Once the information is collected, it can be used in countless ways. It can be difficult to determine what happens to personal information on the Internet. Obviously, the best way to protect your personal information is never giving i

37、t to a Web site, but thats not always practical. Using the Internet to shop, get services and get information is convenient for many people. These activities may require the use of personal information. 48. According to the text, cookies _. A. are good for our body B. can be bought online C. can hel

38、p us visit Web sites D. are viruses in computers49. Which of the following can be used to describe “cookies”? A. Every coin has two sides. B. Early birds catch worms. C. Happy beginnings lead to sad endings.D. Seeing is believing. 50. The text mainly tells us _. A. how Web sites steal your personal

39、information B. Web sites requiring personal information are not reliable C. shopping online is dangerous D. to be careful when giving personal information online第二节(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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Positive Ways to Discipline Children_51_“You get more bees with honey than wi

40、th vinegar，”and “the carrot works as well as the stick”suggest that a system of discipline is more effective when it uses rewards or positive discipline, rather than sanctions(制裁)_52_When children misbehave, you should try to see it as an opportunity to teach them acceptable or good behaviour, rathe

41、r than as an opportunity to fix bad behaviour. In addition, you need to look at misbehavior as，in some way or another, your child's way of trying to communicate certain needs or to express himself.The most important positive way to discipline children is reflected in another old saying, “do as I

42、 do.”One of the most powerful tools at the parent's disposal (处理) is the ability to model good behavior for their child. Children are constantly watching adults, and trying to copy their language, their tone of voice, their manners, and their actions. _53_Being respectful to your children is ano

43、ther way to positively discipline them. _54_Get down to their level，rather than talking to them from a distance. When you do talk to your children about discipline, tell them what it is that you want them to do. Rather than focusing on the negative behavior, tell them what the right behavior is. Don

44、't tell them not to bounce the ball in the house; instead tell them that the ball will bounce better when it is outside.Finally, empathy (同情) is a great tool in positively disciplining children._55_Conversely (相反), help them to understand how others feel. Explain, for example, that when your son

45、 pulls his sister's hair, it feels bad, like the time your son accidentally fell on the sidewalk. By being empathetic and encouraging empathy, you can positively discipline your child. AMake eye contact when talking to children.BThere are many positive ways to discipline children.CTrying to unde

46、rstand them can help you know them better.DOne way to use positive discipline is to view misbehaviour differently.ELearn to listen to what they are saying, and feel what they are feeling.FThere are many sayings that confirm the importance of positive discipline with children.GBy modeling good behavi

47、or when the children are not misbehaving, we can positively encourage their behavior.第卷(共30分)第一节 单词填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. The actress _（克服）her shyness and became a very good performer. 57. When Christmas comes, cards of _ （各种各样）shapes and sizes are sold in shops. 58. Some fish can grow to a _（长）of

48、 six feet. 59. He _ (避开) quarrelling with his wife.60. Dont lie on the beach for a long time on such a hot day,or you will get _ (晒伤的).61. We use _ （面部的）expressions to help us communicate with others. 62. The storm _ (减少了) the production of crops.63. He wants to be a private _ (侦探) when he grows up.

49、64. There is a _ (往返汽车) service between the city center and the air station.65. What are you girls _ （耳语）?第二节 英汉互译(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66._ n.预算 67.be content with _68._ adj.独特的，唯一的 69.on the contrary_70._ n.行为，事迹 71.absorb _72._n.挑战 73.make room for_74._n.烟花 75.apart from _第二节短文改错(满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下写出修改后的词语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。Dear Mr. Black，We're very gladly to have received your money and some reading materials. Thank you very much.We had been