江西省上饶市2012-2013学年高二英语上学期第四周周考试题

1、江西省上饶市横峰中学2012-2013学年高二英语上学期第四周周考试题考试时间：90分钟单项选择(共15题，每小题1分，满分15分) 从四个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. On Thursday, President Hu Jintao spoke with French President Nicolas Sarkozy over _telephone on _ global economic issues and next months G20 summit in Cannes.A. a; the B. the; the C. the; / D. /; the22.

2、 Having passed all the tests,she felt a great weight _off her mind. A.taking B.taken C.take D.to be taken23. - Would you like some coffee? - Yes, and please get me some milk, too. I prefer coffee _ milk. A. to B. with C. in D. for24. As a coach，he knows clearly about the direction _his team should d

3、evelop A. to which B. in which C. on which D. for which25. Energy is _makes things work. A. what B. something C. anything D. that26. Our boss _a raise in salary for ages, but nothing has happened yet. A. promised B. promises C. had been promising D. has been promising27. It is amazing that the littl

4、e boy can swim _the river _100 meters wide.A. across; measures B. across; measuring C. cross; measuring D. cross; measures28. After the heavy rain , many cars got _ in the mud .A . catch B .catching C .caught D .being caught 29. What do you think of your step-mother? There are some things that are n

5、ot easy to_, but on the whole she is a good mother.A. come up with B. put up with C. break up with D. catch up with30. Only then did the children _ the danger of taking drugs. A. aware B. be aware of C. become aware of D. become aware 31. Have you seen the headmaster recently?No, he is said _ Yunnan

6、 on business.A. to go B. to have gone to C. going toD. having gone to 32. Did Jack come back early last night? Yes. It was not yet eight oclock _ he arrived home. A. before B. when C. thatD. until33. _ the lights before you leave the office or you will be fined. A. Turning off B. Turned off C. Turn

7、off D. To turn off34. This special school accepts all disabled students, _ educational level and background.A. according toB. regardless ofC. in addition toD. in terms of35. Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide? Of course. _, sir.A. Enjoy yourself B. Make yourself at home C.

8、 Take your time D. It doesnt matter 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3655题各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The simplest way to say it is this: I believe in my mother. My _36_ began when I was just a kidI _37_ becoming a doctor. My mother was a domesticThrough her work, she observed that _3

9、8_ people spent a lot more time reading than they _39_ watching television. She announced that my brother and I _40_ watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and _41_ her written book reports. She w

10、ould mark them up with check marks and highlights. Years later we realized her marks were a _42_. My mother was illiterate.I got through allocating money, there was _49_ left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to _50_ our heads and any kind of food on the table, _51_ buy clothes

11、. I also realized that immediate satisfaction wasnt going to get me anywhere. Success required intellectual preparation. I went back to my _52_ and became an A-student again, and eventually I _53_ my dream and I became a doctor.My story is really my mothers storya woman with _54_ formal education or

12、 property who used her position as a parent to change the lives of many people around the globe. There is no job _55_ than parenting. This I believe.36AbeliefBworkCeducationDpromise 37Amajored in Bgot used to Cdreamed of Dgot tired of 38Alazy Beasy-going Csuccessful Dreliable 39Aspent Bpaid Ctook Dd

13、id40Acould only Bcould not Cmust not Dshould often 41Aread to Bpresent to Cteach Dexplain to 42Ajoke Bmeans Ctool Dtrick43AA-student BB-student CC-student DD-student44Aget rid of Bhang out with Cbreak away fromDkeep in touch with 45Amaking Bstopping Cworking Dgetting 46Ayour brotherByourself Cyour s

14、ister Dthe family47Aleft over Bpaid off Cused up Dcarried out 48Aangry Bpleased Cdisappointed Dbored 49Aanything Beverything Csomething Dnothing50Aput an idea into Bgave an impression on Ckeep a roof overDhave eyes in the back of 51Alet alone Blet out Clet in Dleave alone 52Aguys Bmother Cstudies Dp

15、lay 53Amade Bfulfilled Cchanged Dtried 54Alittle Bmuch Cfew Dhigh55Amore interesting Bless important Cmore important D.less interesting 第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 阅读下列短文，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项AA well-dressed man entered a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for h

16、is wifes birthday. The price didnt matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that costs $5, 000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler, and left. A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much

17、 that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality as she wanted a pair of earrings made. Can you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl? said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, I would say its exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pear

18、l. The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right. Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, sh

19、e pulled the perfect pearl from her purse. “I dont like to part with it. she said sadly, I got it from my mother, and, my mother got it from hers. But I really need the money. The jeweler was quickly to pay her before she changed her mind .Then he called the rich mans hotel to tell him the good news

20、 .The man, however, was nowhere to be found. The jeweler immediately realized the whole thing.56. Actually, the man wanted to buy another pearl for _. A. himself B. his wife C. no one D. his mother 57.He paid $5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining because_. A. he wanted to make the jeweler be

21、lieve him B. he was very rich. C. his business had been successful D. he was anxious to get it58. He told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be_. A. exactly the same quality as the black one B. exactly the same size as the black one. C. exactly the same as the black one D. exactly worth

22、$25,00059. Many people answer the advertisement because they wanted_. A. to buy some beautiful pearl too B. to see the perfect pearl C. to sell their own pearl at a high price D. to get in touch with the rich man60. The jeweler couldnt find the man anywhere because _. A. he happened to be out B. he

23、died suddenly C. he wouldnt show up until the jeweler called him a second time D. he got $20,000 by cheating and had run away with the money B Though there is much to be concerned about, there is far, far more for which to be thankful. Though lifes goodness can at times be overshadowed, it is never

24、outweighed. For every single act that is senselessly destructive, there are thousands more small, quiet acts of love, kindness and compassion. For every person who seeks to hurt, there are many, many more who devote their lives to helping and to healing. There is goodness to life that cannot be deni

25、ed. In the most magnificent vistas(景色) and in the smallest details, look closely, for that goodness always comes shining through. There is no limit to the goodness of life. It grows more abundant with each new encounter. The more you experience and appreciate the goodness of life, the more there is

26、to be lived. Even when the cold winds blow and the world seems to be covered in foggy shadows, the goodness of life lives on. Open your eyes, open your heart, and you will see that goodness is everywhere. Though the goodness of life seems at times to suffer setbacks, it always endures. For in the da

27、rkest moment it becomes vividly clear that life is a priceless treasure. And so the goodness of life is made even stronger by the very things that would oppose it. Time and time again when you feared it was gone forever you found that the goodness of life was really only a moment away. Around the ne

28、xt corner, inside every moment, the goodness of life is there to surprise and delight you. Take a moment to let the goodness of life touch your spirit and calm your thoughts. Then, share your good fortune with another. For the goodness of life grows more and more magnificent each time it is given aw

29、ay. Though the problems constantly scream for attention and the conflicts appear to rage ever stronger, the goodness of life grows stronger still, quietly, peacefully, with more purpose and meaning than ever before.61. Which of the following best states the theme of the passage? A. The lifes goodnes

30、s should be highly thought of. B. We leave away from the lifes goodness at times. C. The world is covered with the foggy shadows. D. The life is a priceless treasure for us to cherish.62. When you see many senselessly destructive acts, you will think_. A. the whole world belongs to an evil one B. ev

31、eryone wants to destroy the world C. there are still many good deeds for us D. we have a chance to fight with them63. The word setbacks in the seventh paragraph could best be replaced by_. A. frustrations B. barriers C. obstacles D. pressures64. Which of the following statements about the goodness o

32、f life may be NOT true? A. The goodness of life consists in every parts of our life. B. The lifes goodness will disappear forever at times. C. It is beneficial to touch our spirit with the lifes goodness. D. We should share and enjoy the goodness from the life.65. What is the way of making the lifes

33、 goodness stronger? A. People should often do bad deeds to the world. B. You can hurt the others and then you will find it. C. You can let the lifes goodness relax to fall asleep. D. You can share and enjoy your good luck with others.C Chen Xiaoya, an expert with the hotline, said such violence orig

34、inates at home. Kids brought up in a family that often beats them as a form of education are prone to use violence on others, said Chen. For these families, we suggest educating the parents first, and teaching the parents how to educate kids in an effective and respectful way, added Chen. Chen also

35、said TV dramas and cartoons have a lot to do with the problem. Many students like youth TV dramas and Japanese animation, but they are full of violence, said Chen, adding Chinese programs are less funny, but focus more on education. The violent Shanghai schoolgirl who was videotaped earlier has been

36、 punished by her school, Nanhu Vocational Schools, and has had to apologize to the victim. A special group has been set up in the school to help her. In January, Zhan Shaoyun, a member of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference, proposed a questionnaire about campus violence. The resul

37、t shows that of the approximately 900 students who responded, 67 percent say there is violence around them on campus, and 26 percent have personally faced it. It also said 80 percent were terrified by the violence and 18 percent dont feel safe enough in school. Seventy-eight percent think student fi

38、ghts happen most frequently in bars, Internet cafes and remote streets.66. The violence video posted online in the second paragraph mainly expresses that_. A. the two girls are fighting with each other B. the school doesnt ban the crude behavior C. the violence is rising in the school campuses D. th

39、e behavior can damage the school image67. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word prone in the sixth paragraph? A. Surprised. B. Inclined. C. Disappointed. D. Embarrassed.68. Which of the following is the reason for causing the school violence? educating kids with a crude form in a

40、family educating kids in a respectful way in a family TV dramas and cartoons bad effect on kids comparing with other students in the campus A. B. C. D. 69. Which of the following conclusions is TRUE according to the passage? A. The campus violence can take up 67% of recent youth cases. B. All the pa

41、rents know how to educate their kids correctly. C. Chinese programs should center on the education and fun. D. The violence video ends up in no decision from the school.70. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. The school violence has occurred in many scho

42、ols. B. The school violence results from many aspects. C. The school should take strict measures to stop it. D. All the students suffer from the school violence. DAAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s foll

43、owing the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut（初次登台）.Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyleRead on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile（简介）Earphones These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90sThey might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players

44、, giving these young people a plugged-in，cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears Martian languageThey have created their own code-like online languageIts a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understandThis is an imagin

45、ative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers Self-PortraitSaying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is routine for this generationA little bit of narcissism （自恋） never hurts anyoneIt helps them reflect a little on their own livesBut be aware of the risks of

46、 posting private photos online.Text-messaging They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speakThis is a generation that respects efficiencyHowever, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.71Who are the intended readers of the passage? ATeenagers BEducators C Sociali

47、sts DParents72According to the passage , if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will _ . Ajust appreciate yourself and ignore others strengths. Bmake your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle. Chave the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s Dlike music and dance very much.73According

48、 to the text, the writer will choose _ as a good example to the Gen-90. ALi Hua likes music and always wearing ipod BZhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently. CLily is a shy girl and she doesnt like making friends. DFangfang likes being taken photos of and often postin

49、g them on line.74According to this passage, which is FALSE? ANot all teens are cautious about posting photos BThey type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking. C. The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as anecessary part of life DThey

50、dont use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.75The main idea of the passage is about_. Athe Gen-90s happy life Bthe difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s Cthe Gen-90sunique lifestyle and some practical warnings Dthe similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s 第二卷（共35

51、分）阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写在相对应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。 1 There are a lot of questions about how to get the most nutrients out of the food we eat. Nowadays, many questions arise as we consider the effect of new technology on the quality of our food. Read on to find out how technology is aff

52、ecting what you eat. 2 Are microwaves a good way to heat up foods? Studies say no. Microwave cooking destroys some important nutrients in vegetables. Broccoli(西兰花), when being microwaved, loses 97 percent of its cancer-protecting antioxidants (抗氧化物) compared to steamed broccoli, which loses 11 perce

53、nt. 3 Freezing food is a way of maintaining water content levels and temporarily stopping the growth of microorganisms and bacteria. In general, it doesnt lessen nutritional value when the food is of peak quality. It is only when the food is stored for a long period of time that it starts to lose nutritional values of vitamins, especi