1、下学期期中复习题-综合能力训练第一节：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） When I was in middle school, I was one of the smaller players on the basketball team. In our first game of the season, we were scheduled to face a real good team, including big guys. Naturally, at my size, it would have been easy to be got rid of by our opp
2、onents (对手).On game day, I was walking through the school hallways in between classes, when my basketball coach called me over to where he was standing in front of several of my friends. He was a big, strong, tough coach, and in his usual gruff (板着脸孔的) manner, he said, “Joel, youre not that tall, bu
3、t let me tell you, size doesnt matter. What counts is right down in here.” He pointed his finger at his chest as he continued. “Joel, youve got a big heart, and youre going to do great this year.” When I heard the coachs wordsspoken right in front of my friendsI stood up taller, threw my shoulders b
4、ack, and smiled even more than usual! You would have thought I was Michael Jordan. I thought to myself, the coach believes in me! My confidence shot up, and I played better that year than Id ever done before. Its amazing what we can accomplish when we know somebody really believes in us. That coach
5、took a little time to make a big difference. If were going to bring out the best in people, we need to sow (播种) seeds of encouragement. Most people will not reach their full potential without somebody else believing in them. Everywhere we go we should be encouraging people, building them up, challen
6、ging them to reach for new heights. Instead of feeling discouraged or defeated, people should feel challenged and pepped after spending any time with you and me. 1. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A. The team of mine would win the game easily.B. I was so depressed when facing a good team.C
7、. It seemed that we would have been easily defeated.D. Our team had to give in because our opponents were too strong.2. Why did the coach say the underlined words “size doesnt matter”?A. He knew Joel was unhappy.B. He knew Joel was tall.C. He wanted to encourage Joel to do well in the game.D. He kne
8、w the game would be lost and comforted Joel.3. What did Joel think about the coachs words?A. He thought the coach was making fun of him. B. He believed that the coach believed in him and he was confident.C. He lost his confidence and gave up the game bitterly.D. He decided to do badly in the game be
9、cause he didnt agree with the coach.4. What does the underlined word “pepped” in the last paragraph mean?A. Disappointed.B. Tired.C. Pleased.D. Inspired.5. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Everybody needs encouragement to do better and we should help each other.B. The coach told Joel how to d
10、eal with the game and Joel did well.C. Joel was very confident in the game.D. We should learn from Joel and the coach.Health Canada has issued a warning that some imported cellphone charms（手机链） and zipper pulls（拉链头） have high levels of lead. The department has stated that young children could be exp
11、osed to lead if they chew, suck on while playing with the zipper pulls. The total lead content of the zipper pulls was over 90% while in cellphone charms, it was over 94%, as per the tests done by Health Canada. While there have been no reported cases of lead poisoning in Canada, the warning has bee
12、n issued in public interest as a word of caution. Dollarama stores have sold many zipper pulls and cellphone charms during past one year. The company has voluntarily recalled the products after the safety warning was issued. Young children may be exposed to lead as these things are usually within th
13、eir reach. Lead can cause brain damage in young children.It is estimated that more than 83,000 of the zipper pulls and nearly 54,000 of the cellphone charms were sold at Dollarama stores in Canada between July 2006 and August 2007. Front-page in Health Canadas website has sample pictures of the zipp
14、er pulls and cellphone charms which have been tested positive for high levels of lead contents. More can be found in warnings and recalls section of the website. Health Canada has further clarified (澄清) that the products do not pose any threat if they are kept out of the reach of children. However,
15、it becomes bit difficult to keep such things out of reach of small kids. 6. What do we learn from Health Canada?A. Its a news media. B. Its a medical research unit.C. Its a social organization.D. Its a company.7. What does the underlined part mean in the second paragraph?A. There is a case that a ch
16、ild has been poisoned by lead in the toys.B. People never worry about their childrens health.C. So far no child has been poisoned by playing cellphone charms and zipper pulls.D. People never buy their children cellphone charms and zipper pulls.8. What effect will lead have on children if they are al
17、ways playing with toys containing lead?A. Childrens brain will be damaged.B. Children will get cleverer and cleverer.C. Children will become inventors.D. Children will die soon.9. Where can people find pictures of the zipper pulls and cellphone charms besides Front-page?A. Warnings and recalls secti
18、on. B. News section. C. Advertisement section. D. Help section.10. What is the best title for the passage？A. Children Never Play with Cellphone Charms and Zipper Pulls B. Lead Found in Cellphone Charms and Zipper Pulls C. The Pleasure of Cellphone Charms and Zipper Pulls D. How many Cellphone Charms
19、 and Zipper Pulls are there in CanadaAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. But why? Do you really know what makes an apple so special? Why is it that we never hear an orange or a banana a day keeps the doctor away?Apples have properties（性能） that no other fruits have and its benefits have been proven
20、 overtime. You will be able to get the benefits of these properties individually with other fruits, but an apple combines everything and makes it simpler.Here are some of the most valuable tips from apples: Apple contains Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps greatly your immune system （免疫系统）. A lot of people
21、who lack Vitamin C in their diet have poor healing （痊愈）, have wound easily and have bleeding gums （齿龈出血）.Prevent heart diseases. The reason it can prevent both coronary heart disease（冠心病） and cardiovascular disease （心血管疾病） is because apples are rich in flavonoid （类黄酮）. Flavonoids are also known for
22、their antioxidant （防老化的） effects.Protects your brain from brain disease. This is something many people dont know, and when you consider that your brain makes the person you are, it gives a whole new view. They taste great! And not only that, they also come in many flavours and colours. Not in a mood
23、 for a green apple? Why not get a red one! Their taste can vary greatly, but still give you all the apple benefits. Variety is an important element to maintaining your health.On average, Americans consume around 20 pounds of apples a year, which comes to around an apple a week. Unfortunately, while
24、an apple a week is better than nothing, it is nowhere close to being able to extract all the advantages apples have to offer. Eating apples is part of balanced and healthy diet that will increase your longevity （寿命）, so why limit yourself to only 1 per week?11. Why does the author ask so many questi
25、ons in the first paragraph?A. To appeal to readers to have more interest and read the following.B. To make readers answer them.C. To ask readers to find more benefits of apples.D. To enjoy himself and want readers to share his happiness.12. What can we infer from first sentence in the second paragra
26、ph?A. Apples are delicious but have few benefits.B. Apples are better than other fruits.C. Apples are worse than other fruits.D. We only eat apples because they are good.13. If somebody wants to improve his immune system, which of the following in apples can help?A. Flavonoid. B. Phytonutrients. C.
27、Flavours and colours. D. Vitamin C.14. How can apples prevent peoples heart diseases?A. Apples are rich in flavonoid which has antioxidant effects.B. Apples have many flavours and colours.C. Apples have phytonutrients, which prevents heart diseases.D. Apples contain Vitamin C which can make hearts w
28、ork better.15. How many apples can American consume on average each year?A. More than forty.B. Less than thirty.C. Over fifty.D. Only two hundred.Whether you eat to live or live to eat, food should help keep you well. In our modern world of processed (加工) and preserved foods, many nutritionists （营养学
29、家）are suggesting that we can stay healthy with a well-balanced diet of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and not too much meat, salt or sugar. In fact, eating natural, unprocessed foods that are made from scratch （挖出）, instead of artificial and junk foods, may not only keep you healthy, but save
30、 your money, too.To stay healthy, you must also be careful to avoid food poisoning, a common, unpleasant, and often dangerous illness that affects one out of every six Americans each year. Food poisoning is often caused by salmonella bacteria (沙门氏菌) in food, especially raw meats and dairy products.
31、Heat usually kills the bacteria, and refrigeration (冷冻) keeps them from growing. So remember to keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Also, be sure to keep your hands and cooking utensils (烹饪用具) clean so you dont transfer germs to the food while you are preparing it.If you use canned food, always ch
32、eck the cans for leaks or puffiness (膨胀). A puffed（胀起的） can could mean botulism (肉毒杆菌中毒), a fatal type of food poisoning that you cannot see or smell. Never taste any food that you suspect has gone bad. Instead, return any damaged cans or spoiled food to the grocery store, and the manager will refun
33、d (偿还) your money. When using processed foods, be sure to read all the labels and check the ingredients（成分） and the freshness date before you buy or eat the food.Eating is one of the joys of life. Being careful about what you put in your mouth can keep it that way.16. According to most nutritionists
34、, a diet of _ is good for you.A. meat and sweets B. artificial and junk foodsC. fresh fruits and vegetables D. processed and preserved foods17. To stay healthy, one must _.A. eat unprocessed meat and dairy products B. avoid your hands touching all foodsC. not taste outdated canned food D. heat cold
35、food before eating18. If a can is puffy （膨胀的）, it is suggested in the passage to _.A. open it and taste a little to check it B. throw it away to avoid poisoning other foodsC. heat it so as to kill the bacteria D. return it to its seller for repayment19. What does the underlined word “it” in the last
36、 paragraph refer to?A. Life. B. Joy. C. Eating.D. Food.20. The passage strongly suggests that _.A. natural food is healthier than artificial food B. food helps keep one healthyC. canned food may be poisoning D. ones poor health is a result of food poisoning第二节：写作（满分25分）一正在中国考察的外国教育团队欲了解中国高中生选择高考志愿的态
37、度。请根据下列信息用英文写一篇简要介绍，供该考察团参考。约35%的同学认为约45%的同学认为约20%的同学认为你自己的观点应以个人兴趣为主;兴趣是成功之母;被迫学自己不感兴趣的专业是痛苦人.应以社会需要为主;将来容易找到工作;兴趣可以培养和改变.如何选择是一个难题;听从父母和老师的意见.?词数： 120150。第三节：选做题（满分10分）选做题一：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）Joe Templer should have known better. After all, he works for a large auto insurance company. It wont h
38、urt to leave the key in the truck this time, he thought, as he filled his gas tank at a self service gas station. But moments later, as he was paying the money, he saw the truck being driven away.In 1987, 1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States one every 20 seconds. If _, experts
39、 predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.Vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. The cost is astonishing.Many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of the thefts. It is a ma
40、jor money maker for organized crime. Typically, stolen cars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. But as many as 200,000 cars are smuggled （走私） out of the country every year. Most go to Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.Only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest （逮
41、捕）, because few police departments routinely conduct in depth auto investigations （调查）. When thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation （缓刑）, not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.One exception is a Michigan programme th
42、at assigns 92 police officers to work full time on the states 65,000 car theft cases a year. Since 1986, when the effort began, the states auto theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.1. What is the best title for the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.) 2. Why do you think Joe
43、 Templer should be blamed according to the writer? (Please answer within 10 words.) 3. Please fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.) 4. Translate the underlined sentence in the passage into Chinese. 5. What suggestions
44、 would you give the car owners to prevent the car theft? (Please answer within 20 words.) 选做题二：改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）On March eighth, Womens Day, Wang Lin had good idea that he 1. _is going to do something to celebrate it. He asked his father to 2. _help him. First they did some housework, which it w
45、as always done by 3. _his mother. Wang Lin cleaned the house completely. His father washed all 4. _the dirty clothes. Then he made a good meal, cooking fish, pork, chicken 5. _and some another delicious dishes. Wang Lin laid the table and set 6. _a vase in the middle of the table. After that, they h
46、id them 7. _behind the door, waiting his mother. They wanted to give her 8. _a happy surprise. Indeed, when his mother came back but saw all of these, 9. _she felt very curious and happy. They had a pleased festival. 10. _综合能力训练：第一节：1. C。分析第一段可知，对手强大，而我们队弱小，被打败似乎很容易。 2. C。分析第二段尤其是教练说的话可知，尽管身材矮小，但只要付
47、出努力，就一定会赢。 3. B。分析第三段可知，教练的话让Joel信心十足。 4. D 5. A。本文旨在讲解人人需要他人鼓励，人人都去鼓励他人。 6. B。分析全文可知，Health Canada是一家健康调查单位。 7. C。分析该句可知，目前还没有小孩因玩手机链或拉链头而铅中毒。 8. A。根据第二段“Lead can cause brain damage in young children.”可知，铅可导致大脑损坏。 9. A。根据第四段最后一句话可知。 10. B 11. A。作者提问显然是吸引读者看下去。 12. B。分析该段可知，苹果含其他水果拥有的任何营养物质。 13. D。根
48、据第四段“Vitamin C helps greatly your immune system.”可知，维他命C对免疫系统有很好的帮助。 14. A 15. C。分析最后一段第一句可知，一周一个苹果，一年50多个，C项符合。 16. C。由第一段第二句可得出答案。 17. C 18. D。由第三段的“Instead, return any damaged cans.”可以得出答案。19. B 20. A第二节：One possible version:Chinese senior high school graduates have different opinions on how to c
49、hoose their majors and universities.About 35% of the students believe the choice should be based on their own interests. They say interest is the mother of success. It is a miserable thing to have to spend most of their time studying what they have no interest in.More students (around 45%), however,
50、 insist that the main consideration should be given to the needs of the society, for, they argue, not everyone can find the job they like best. Besides, interst can be born and lost.Interestingly, there are about 20% who find it too difficult to make a choice and would rather depend on their parents
51、 or teachers to make a decision for them.Personally, I would rather respect my interest. Im almost sure Ill choose history as my major because I love it so much.第三节： 选做题一：1. Car Theft in America / Car Theft in the United States2. Because he should not have been so sure of himself. / He should have k
52、nown the situation of car theft.3. current trends continue / this situation goes on 4. 窃贼被捕后，法官们只能判他们缓刑而不能立刻把他们关进监狱，因为监狱里有很多的凶残的罪犯而过度拥挤。5. The car owners can install theft-proof or warning system on the car.选做题二： 1. had后加a 2. iswas 3. 去掉it 4. 5. hethey 6. anotherother 7. themthemselves 8. waiting后加for 9. butand 10. pleasedpleasant