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1、2014年海豚教育高二年级下学期期中考试密卷 总分 100 时间60分钟.单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. (2012龙口高二检测) She loves the song _, because her mother was once the singer of it. A. in particularB. in theory C. in practiceD. in secret2. Painting from still images leads to a loss of sensitivity, which is _ to an artist.来源:学.科.网来源:Zxxk

2、.Com A. absoluteB. urgent C. specialD. vital3. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, _ the USA in the mid 19th century, _ a masterpiece. A. set in; provesB. setting in; is proved C. is set in; provesD. was set in; is proved4. You dont look well! Whats the matter? My son is _ to computer games. And I h

3、ave no idea what to do with it. A. interestedB. crazy C. curiousD. addicted5. He accidentally _ that he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadnt been home for a couple of weeks. A. let outB. took care C. made sureD. made out6. China will continue to curb inflation(通货膨胀) and the economy still ha

4、s great _ for rapid growth in the near future. A. strengthB. function C. potentialD. burden7. (2012南京高二检测) Some people are worrying about the possibility _ mobile phones could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes (皮疹) to brain tumors. A. thatB. why C. howD. whether8. Thanks to the jo

5、int efforts made by the leaders of China and the US over recent years, mutually _ Sino-US relations have made remarkable progress. A. adaptableB. beneficial C. relevantD. convenient9. (2012驻马店高二检测) Here we found little snow, as most of it seemed _ blown off the mountain. A. that it wasB. to be C. to

6、 have beenD. that it had been10. The children all _ sadly at the broken model plane and _ quite sad. A. looked; were leftB. were looked; felt C. looked; were feelingD. looked; felt11. (2012厦门高二检测) A new report says each year about two million people die from accidents and diseases related _ their jo

7、bs. A. toB. withC. inD. into12. The US military is in _ control of the entire region. A. reasonableB. complex C. effectiveD. sharp13. (2012九江高二检测) The aim of the project is to encourage students to _ new ideas on networks. A. figure outB. let out C. try outD. make out14.Excuse me, could you tell me

8、where I could make a call? Sorry, Im a stranger here. _. A. Thanks a lotB. Thanks anyway C. Thats a pityD. Im sorry to hear that15. I find it absolutely _ that you didnt like it. A. astonishedB. astonishing C. to astonishD. being astonished.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Some years ago I was offered a writi

9、ng assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe. I had been 16 abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly 17 claim to know my way around, the continent. 18 , my knowledge of foreign languages was 19 limited to a little college French. I 20 . How would I, unable to speak the

10、language, 21 familiar with local geography or transportation systems, conduct interviews and do 22 research? It seemed impossible, and with considerable 23 I sat down to write a letter rejecting the 24 . Halfway through, a 25 ran through my mind: you cant learn if you dont try. So I 26 the assignmen

11、t. There were some bad 27 . But by the time I finished the trip, I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most 28 places, without guides or 29 advance bookings, confident that somehow I will 30 .The point is that the new, the different, is almost by

12、definition 31 . But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning 32 , the world opens to you. Ive learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a(n) 33 . And I know Ill go on doing such things. Its not because Im braver or more daring than others. Im not. But Ill accept worry

13、as another name for 34 and I believe I can 35 wonders. 16. A. aboardB. abroad C. awayD. out17. A. claimB. declare C. hopeD. deny来源:Zxxk.Com18. A. SomehowB. However C. InsteadD. Moreover19. A. accustomedB. added C. limitedD. suited20. A. resignedB. hesitated来源:学科网 C. trembledD. suspected21. A. only t

14、ooB. more than C. apart fromD. far from22. A. operationsB. experiments C. researchD. business23. A. regretB. doubt C. terrorD. disappointment 24. A. requestB. job C. trustD. assignment25. A. reactionB. thought C. meaningD. conflict26. A. accomplishedB. received C. acceptedD. resisted27. A. exchanges

15、B. conditions C. tripsD. experiences28. A. remoteB. accessible C. interestingD. crowded29. A. stillB. everC. evenD. yet30. A. doB. manageC. makeD. fit31. A. astonishingB. frightening C. fascinatingD. exciting32. A. comes upB. shows up C. piles upD. steps up33. A. airportB. motorboat C. surfboardD. b

16、alloon34. A. goalB. opportunity C. struggleD. challenge35. A. workB. own C. winD. achieve.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）(A)IMAGINE that you are in school, giving a speech to your class. Now think what it feels like when stammering(口吃)makes it a struggle to communicate your thoughts and feelings to other pe

17、ople. The Kings Speech, which won the best picture atthe Academy Awards, highlights(突出) stammering along with other speech-related problems. The movie tells the story of Britains King George , who became king after his brother Edward gave up the crown to marry an American woman. As a result of Briti

18、sh actor Colin Firths performance, people are starting to realize that stammering can damage a persons self-confidence and cause him/her to escape from life.“The problem is unseen and unheard,” said Norbert Lieckfeldt, an expert at the British Stammering Association, in an interview with The Guardia

19、n newspaper. “Stammering masks(遮盖) your ability,” he said, “Its a serious disability(残疾).”Most stammerers face bullying(欺负) in school, something that is “usually carried over into the workplace”. George s stammer took away his confidence as a speaker. But Samantha Mesango, a speech coach based in th

20、e UK, believes that speech problems are more common than most people realize. “Some simply dont like the sound of their own voice; others are scared of speaking in public,” she said. Travis Treats from Saint Louis Universitys department of communication sciences in the US, praised The Kings Speech.

21、He said it shows that “how ones speech does not mean what one is inside”.He also added that people who stammer need to be heard and our society should recognize that they have a lot to give to the world. 36. What is the point of the first two paragraphs? A. To tell readers about speech speaking. B.

22、To show how harmful a stammer is. C. To draw the attention of readers to the problem of a stammer. D. To show how a stammer makes a person popular37. According to the article, King George _. A. was a hero during World War B. took the place of his brother C. married a divorced American woman D. was a

23、 failure because of his stammer38. What is Norbert Lieckfeldts view of the challenge of a stammer? A. A stammer can destroy a persons self-confidence. B. A stammer is a serious problem for many people but it is often ignored. C. People who stammer need to have their own voice. D. People who stammer

24、do better in work than in school.(B)(2012梅州高二检测)Modern science suggests that a healthy lifestyle matters much to how long you can live and how well you live. Here are some tips for you to form a healthy lifestyle.Keep a scientific diet. Keep in mind that sugar can be removed from our diet completely

25、. Over intake of sugar is one of the main reasons for getting fat. Over intake of protein or fat and low intake of fiber can also lead to getting fat. We need only a few grams of protein every day to keep our body in order. Like rain to crops, not the more the better. Be always in a good mood. There

26、 is a relation- ship between the mood and health. A good mood keeps you in high spirits. Thanks to the internet, we can enjoy and learn much without going out. Take a look at some online shops and pick up some bargains, enjoy music and movies and chat with some good friends. Just keep happy. Enough

27、sleep. Two studies show the reasons why teens and adults dont have enough sleep. With teens, a major reason is mobile phone use; with adults, its work. Meanwhile, a third study of young children shows that a lack of sleep in early life may lead to serious problems in future. Everyone needs at least

28、8-hour sleep to recover from tiredness and the hurt caused by hard work in the daytime. Proper exercise. Do exercise to keep away from fatness. Because of the quick pace of modern life, you dont have time to do exercise every day, but at least three times a week and 45 minutes each time. 39. The aut

29、hor wrote the passage to _. A. tell the readers how to take proper exercise every day B. provide some advice on how to form a healthy lifestyle C. ask people to care about their health rather than their work D. make some surveys among those who have health problems 40. Which of the following can lea

30、d to getting fat according to the passage? A. low intake of protein.B. low intake of fat. C. over intake of fiber. D. over intake of sugar. 41. The main reason why teenagers dont have enough sleep is that they _.A. use mobile phones too much B. have too much homework C. eat too much sugar every day

31、D. dont have enough exercise42. How many minutes do you need to do exercise at least every week? A. 45 minutes.B. 90 minutes.C. 115 minutes.D. 135 minutes. (C)What is Home stay? Literally it is a home for you to stay at when you are not at home. To be specific, home stay provides foreign language st

32、udents with the opportunity to speak native language outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home. Here is what you will experience in our British Home-stay Program.来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&KWhat to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedco

33、vers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health. Accommodation Zones Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and of the transport system. Most hosts do not

34、 live in the town centre (Zone 1) as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer smaller accommodation in a more crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by underground.Meal Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfa

35、st, Packed Lunch and Dinner Its important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal(谷物类食品), bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally par

36、t of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee. Friends If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some famil

37、ies feel it is an invasion of their privacy. Self-Catering Accommodation in Private Homes Accommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay

38、 student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much. 43. The passage is probably written for _.A. host willing to receive foreign studentsB. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC.

39、 travellers planning to visit families in LondonD. English learners applying to like in English homes44. Which of the following will the host provide?A. Medical care.B. Room cleaning.C. Free transport.D. Physical training.45. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Zone 3 is more crowded than Zone

40、2.B. The business centre of London is in Zone 2.C. Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.D. Zone 1 offers bigger accommodation.46. According to the passage, what does Continental Breakfast include?A. Dessert and coffee.B. Fruit and vegetables. C. Bread and fruit juice.D. Centre and cold meat.(

41、D)Have you seen a yellow-and-black salamander (火蜥蜴)? How about a scarlet frog? Scientists havent spotted either species in more than 20 years. What happened to them? Are the creatures still out there, or are they extinct?Those are questions that scientists hope to answer. They recently set out aroun

42、d the world in search of those and other long-missing amphibians. An amphibian is an animal that spends part of its life in water and part on land. Frog, toads(蟾蜍), and salamanders are amphibians.The experts are looking for about 100 species. They are searching at least 14 countries on five continen

43、ts. They will look for the salamander in North America. They hope to find the scarlet frog in South America. Theyre also looking for species in Africa, Asia and Australia.Scientists are hopeful that theyll find the amphibiansand soon! If the creatures are out there, they may need help. Many amphibia

44、ns are endangered. The animals face many dangers including pollution and diseases. People cut down the forests where they live.“If researchers can find the missing creatures, they might be able to figure out how to save them,” explains expert Robin Moore. He began searching for the amphibians earlie

45、r this month.“This search will tell us a lot about how amphibians are doing,” Moore told WR News. “I dont know what we will find, but that makes the search even more exciting.”Lost in the WildScientists hunt for missing amphibians is under way. Read about some of the species they hope to find. Turke

46、stanian salamanderThis salamander is a mystery to scientists. Experts found a few of them more than 100 years ago, but none have been seen ever since.Gastric brooding frogExperts first discovered this frog in 1914 in eastern Australia. It may be extinct because of disease and habitat loss.Rio Pescad

47、o stubfoot toadLast sighting: 1995, in South AmericaScientists hope to find this spotted toad in rivers and rainforests in Ecuador. The animal faces threats including pollution and disease.47. Which of the following animals hasnt been seen for over a century?A. Rio Pescado stubfoot toad.B. Gastric b

48、rooding frog.C. Turkestanian salamander.D. Scarlet frog.48. It can be learned from the passage that _.A. the scarlet frog used to live in AfricaB. researchers have no way to save amphibiansC. the scientists will search 14 countries at mostD. Robin Moore has begun his search for amphibians49. Why do

49、the scientists want to find the missing amphibians?A. Because they want to rescue the missing amphibians.B. Because they want to set up a scientific program.C. Because they want to do a scientific research on the missing amphibians.D. Because they want to publish a report about the missing amphibian

50、s on WR News.50. What does Moore think of the search for endangered amphibians?A. Its hopeful.B. Its interesting.C. Its tiring.D. Its dangerous.单词填空 (10%) 51.She g_ at her watch and left in a hurry. 52.Chuck survived the cash and landed on a d_ island. 53.She spoke quietly for f_ of waking the baby

51、up. 54.When electricity was cut off, all the people in the elevator p_. 55.He put forward two suggestions. The l_ sounds much better.56.She leaned over and _(低声说)something in his ear.57.Many people are against the idea of_(实验)on animals.58.All letters that he has received will be answered _(亲自).59.A

52、 team of 200 _(自愿者)arrived in the disaster-stricken area. 60.The number of the students in the area has been_(减少).V.任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the sixth sense” of di

53、rection. By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one，they are now getting closer to one answer. One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南针). Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁体). So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines itself with the big earth magnet to po

54、int north and south. When people discovered that idea about a thousand years ago and invented the compass，it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on ocean voyages, even under cloudy skies.Actually the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature. Many birds migrate twice a year b

55、etween their summer homes and winter homes. Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night. Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns. But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies. How can they do that?A common bird that does not migrate but is great

56、 at finding its way home is the homing pigeon. Not all pigeons can find their way home. Those that can are very good at it，and they have been widely studied. One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds heads to block their magnetic sensejust as a loud radio can keep you from

57、 hearing a call to dinner. On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons. Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going. But on cloudy days，the pigeons with magnets could not find their way. It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense. Similar experiments with the same

58、 kind of results were done with honeybees. These insects also seem to have a special sense of direction. In spite of the experiments，the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary. How would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass?An answer came from an unexpected source. A scienti

59、st was studying bacteria that live in the mud of ponds and marshes. He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in one directionnorth. Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside，which proved magnetic. The bacteria had made themselv

60、es into little magnets that could line up with the earths magnet. The big news was that a living thing，even a simple bacterium，can make magnetite. That led to a search to see whether animals might have it. By using a special instrument called magnetometer, scientists were able to find magnetite in b

61、ees and birds，and even in fish. In each animal，except for the bee. the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain. Thus. the idea of a builtin animal compass began to seem reasonable.The Magnetic SenseThe Living CompassPassage outlineSupporting detailsThe existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compassOur earth is a big magnet an