1、林州一中高二分校开学检测英语试题选题人：第I卷（选择题）第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解 （40分）AI really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career.I wasnt an excellent stude
2、nt because I didnt do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didnt have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasnt the type to have a career.I then found myself a job looking after two little girls. It wasnt too bad at first. But the problems began when I a
3、greed to live in so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, shed give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didnt often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nigh
4、ts and early mornings with the children.One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didnt think I would be acc
5、epted because I didnt take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.Now Ive got a full-time job th
6、ere. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you arent top of the class at school.21 What is the authors present job?A. Working part-time in a college.B. Taking care of children for a family.C. Helping children with their schoolwork.D. Lo
7、oking after children at a kindergarten.22When staying with the two girls family, the author _.A. was paid for extra workB. often worked long hoursC. got much help from her bossD. took a day off every other week23Why did the author leave her first job?A. She found a full-time job.B. She was fed up wi
8、th children.C. She decided to attend a part-time course.D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.24What has the author learned from her own experiences?A. Less successful students can still have a career.B. Qualifications are necessary for a career.C. Hard work makes an excellent student.D. On
9、e must choose the job one likes.BYou never played the video dance game? Now such games are used to help lose weight!Like many other teenage boys, Jones loves sports. But at 5 feet, 175 pounds, he found his weight in trouble. His doctor wanted him to lose 50 pounds so that he may be a good football g
10、ame player by the end of the summer.Jones chose the popular Dance Revolution video game at home to increase his activity. He had lost about 10 pounds by changing his diet. Now, after two weeks playing the game, he has lost another 10!A health study is being done by an insurance company. The company
11、hopes that the game will lead to better health and lower costs. “Obesity claims last year cost us $ 77 million. We have to cut those costs,” said a member of the insurance group. The company provides a game console (游戏主机), a dance mat and software for the six-month, $ 60,000 study.The study is more
12、than a commercial thing of an insurance company. It is widely supported by physical education and health professionals.In West Virginia, 43% of the nearly 6,000 children examined for heart disease risk were considered over-weighted; more than 25% were too fat. “We are in a crisis of childhood obesit
13、y not only in West Virginia but in America,” said a researcher.Researchers are now looking at the potential for improving effects by using the game. A teacher in West Virginia has been using the video games in her classes since last fall. She reported that the game does improve heart health as well
14、as eye-hand coordination (协调能力), and her students take the video game as a great alternative to jumping rope or ball games.The US Education Department is putting the game in 20 schools to control childhood obesity. Well, are you going to try such to dance away your extra weight?25The underlined part
15、 is trying to tell us _.A. the study involves many insurance companiesB. the study is only an insurance companys businessC. the study is less important than the insurance companys money D. its not only the insurance company that is concerned about the study26It can be inferred that _. A. the governm
16、ent thinks highly of the dance gameB. in West Virginia, more than 25 % of the adults were too fatC. a teacher is a failure in using the video game in her classesD. the US Education Department isnt interested in the game27The most suitable title of the passage is _.A. Dance Away Your Weight B. Play t
17、he Video Dance Game C. Solve the Problem of Obesity D. Cut the Cost of Obesity ClaimsCThe United States has always been a country of many cultures. Before Europeans came to North America, many groups of Native Americans lived here. Different Native American groups had different cultures. The first E
18、uropeans in the United States were from England and Holland, but immigrants came from all European countries. Many people also immigrated from Asia and Africa. Sadly, many Africans were brought to the United States as slaves. Many immigrants come from Latin America too. Today, the United States has
19、people from more cultures than ever.In the 19th century, people spoke of the United States as a “melting pot.” People thought that all immigrates should forget their native cultures and languages and become English-speaking Americans. They felt that people should assimilate-join American culture. Ho
20、wever, not everyone wanted to assimilate completely. Many people tried to keep parts of their cultures, such as foods, customs, and languages. However, their children often forgot their parents or grandparents language. But most Americans, even those whose families have been here a long time, can te
21、ll the countries their relatives came from. And of course, new immigrants take great pride in their curare and language.For all of these reasons, melting pot is no longer a good way to describe the United States. Instead, people now call the United States a “salad bowl.” They say salad bowl because
22、in a salad, you can still see all of the individual parts (lettuce, tomato, and so on), but all the different parts mixed together and begin to take on the flavor of one another.28Who are not mentioned as immigrants to America?A. Europeans B. AsiansC. Australians D. Latin Americans29The underlined w
23、ord “assimilate” in paragraph 2 means .A. delight B. AcceptC. challenge D. reject30Why is a “salad bowl” a better way to call the United States instead of a “melting pot”?A. Immigrants love to eat salads instead of hot potB. Immigrants take pride in their culture and languageC. Immigrants join Ameri
24、can culture only partiallyD. Immigrants remain independent completely31What would be the best title for the passage?A. America and ImmigrantsB. Different Groups, Different CulturesC. America A Salad BowlD. America A Great CountryDGenetically modified (转基因 ) foods have become a focus point of agricul
25、ture throughout the news today. This has an effect on many different aspects of the agriculture world. From the seed dealer, to the farmer that buys the seed, to the workers that the farmer sells to; all are affected by the new technologies that are involved in this part of production agriculture.Ge
26、netically modified foods have come under heavy fire lately. There are some countries that are against buying these types of foods. They are tested for safety by the best scientific experts in Europe, the US and the rest of the world. They are not for sale until they have gone through this complete s
27、afety process. Since they are a new product, and any slight problem with them could affect a whole country, these tests are very necessary.These safety tests are carried out because of the new rules that were made with the Novel Foods Regulation. Begun in May of 1997, the Novel Foods Regulation set
28、up an EU-wide pre-market system for all novel foods. A novel food is described as one that has not been eaten by EU consumers widely in the past. By setting up this program the EU hopes to keep its consumers safe from any possible side effects of any new food products.There are a variety of ways in
29、which genetic modification has helped food producers. They can improve the nutritional (营养的) value or the storage conditions of the food. Today there are only two genetically modified foods that have been allowed for use, these are GM soybean and GM maize.Despite any safety checks, many people are s
30、till cautious about eating genetically modified foods. By providing these people with the necessary information, we can allow them to make decisions about these foods.32What do we know about the novel food?A. Its very popular in EU. B. Its bad for peoples health.C. Its a new kind of food. D. Its sto
31、ry has been published.33Genetically foods are allowed to be sold if they are .A. tested for safety B. of high quality C. more nutritional D. grown in Europe34From paragraph 2, we can learn that genetically modified foods .A. do no harm to people B. have caused some problemsC. are well received after
32、 being testedD. are criticized and attacked by many people35Whats the writers attitude towards genetically modified foods?A. We should warn people that they are too dangerous to be eaten.B. We should give people information about them so that they can decide whether to buy themC. We should encourage
33、 people to eat them because they are more nutritional.D. We should tell people that they are trying to fool the farmers.七选五The person behind you constantly kicks the back of your seat. Your talkative seatmate doesnt understand your need for sleep. And the aircrafts bathroom is a total mess. These si
34、tuations can make even a short flight unbearable. Hopefully you dont cause these unpleasant experiences for others. _36_Always recline (向后倾斜) your seat slowly. Theres nothing worse than suddenly being hit in the knees by the seat in front of you. In addition, dont keep your seat reclined for the ent
35、ire flight. Always keep it upright during mealtimes. And remember to put it in the upright position before going to the restroom or anytime you leave your seat._37_ Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays (盘子) have been collected. Its hard for passengers to stand up to let you pass when t
36、hey still have their food trays. And when using the bathroom, always clean up after yourselfthe next user will be grateful!Keep your bodyand your possessionsto yourself as much as possible so as not to crowd your in-flight seatmate(s). Share the armrest, especially on a long flight. Also, be careful
37、 not to kick or push on the seat in front of you.While some people enjoy chatting with other passengers during a flight, not everyone does. Some people may want to nap, read or work. _38_If you are traveling with someone and want to chat, keep your voices low. _39_ People can still hear through your
38、 headphones if the volume is too high.When exiting the plane, if others are having trouble with their carryon luggage, help them if you can. If you cant help, wait patiently, and dont push past people to get off the airplane. On your flight, remember the golden rule：_40_ATreat others the way you wan
39、t to be treated!BIf the conversation seems one-sided, you should notice it.CDont leave your carryon in the aircraft.DInstead, you can set an example by following these common airplanene courtesies (礼貌)EAvoid going to the bathroom during mealtimes.FIt is not polite to talk loudly in the aircraft.GIf
40、using electronic gadgets(小装置), keep the volume down.三、完形填空（30分）An old man wanted to retire because of his poor healthThe 41 was in deciding which son would take his placeAs his children gathered to 42 his birthday, the father announced his 43 The old man took out two boxes and said to his two sons“E
41、ach of you take oneI want each of you to_44_ it with what you believe to be the most 45 thing for our successful business46 your choices, I will decide who will take 47 the business,” father said The next days the families and employees could sense the spirit of 48 between the boys.It was January 1s
42、t and the family 49 to celebrate again“Please_50_ with me whats in your box!” father said The first son said, “Its outside on the back of truckThe box you gave me was much too 51 ” Father walked to the window and from that distance could see allWith a deep tone of 52 , he asked the other son，“What d
43、o you have to give?”The son 53 his father the boxThe old man looked inside and with great 54 looked up at his son .“Its 55 !” father said .“Are you telling me that you have found nothing of value in our business?” “On the contrary,” he said “I could not place 56 I found most valuable in a boxHow doe
44、s one measure the value of quality and honesty? What size box would 57 the loyalty（忠诚） of our employees and customers? How big of a room would I need for our workers who have _58_ from our generous pay and health plan? Finally, father, the most valuable possessions（财富） I 59 hold are the love of you
45、and mother.”It was 60 what decision was made that dayThere will come a time when each of us will be asked by our father to share what we value mostI hope your box is empty.41A praise B challenge C suggestion D advice42A enjoy B concern C celebrate D honor43A retirement B experience C money D knowled
46、ge44A cover B provide C combine D fill45A comfortable B beautiful C valuable D adjustable46A Based on B Stood for C Protected from DDressed up47A up B over C down D off48. A. teamwork B. achievement C competition . D communication49. A forced B refused C adjusted D gathered50A send B publish C share
47、 D write51A big B small C light D large52A happiness B illness C sadness D loneliness53A posted B packed C wrapped D handed54A delight B shock C mystery D devotion55A empty B wonderful C terrible D ugly56A where B when C how D what57A sensed B measured C hold D compared58A benefited B suffered C lea
48、rned D heard59A severely B luckily C sadly D slightly60A obvious B nervous C anxious D mysterious第II卷（非选择题）四、语法填空（15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Happiness means different things to different people. For Mary, who has 61 severe sleeping problem, happiness is as simple as having a good nights
49、 sleep.Bed was once a place 62 Mary went to rest after a long, hard day. _63 , she has not had a full nights sleep in almost six months. Her doctor said that 64 (count) sheep might help her fall asleep. She tried this, but soon got tired of it after it failed to work. She finds the nights without sl
50、eep almost 65 (bear) . She is always sleepy and lacks energy during the day.Mary is not alone. Studies show that more than one in three people worldwide struggle with getting enough sleep. It often takes on different 66(form) : some people can get to sleep, but wake up much too early; some get a ful
51、l nights sleep, but are 67 (disappoint) to find that they still feel tired when they wake up; others, like Mary, find 68 difficult to fall asleep in the first place.Specialists say that people should not worry too much about this problem. In most cases, a lack of sleep 69 (cause) by anxiety and pres
52、sure. It is important to keep yourself 70 good spirits and to be positive. 五、短文改错（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：在错的词下画一横线，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限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I still remember wha
53、t happened to my deskmate and me in Grade One. She did well in math tests, which I often laughed at. At last it aroused her anger but she decided to turn her back on me. As the result, I was refused when I needed her help. My friends began to play fun of me about it. Feeling ashamed, I asked her for
54、 forgiveness for what I had done wrongly and promised not to do. She agreed to make friends with me again. And from then on I get along well with my friends, keeping the lesson in mind. With an old saying goes, Do to others as you would have them to do to you. My experience tells me that only when w
55、e respect others can we gain others respect.六、书面表达（25分）假如你叫李平，你的美国笔友Tom来信询问你假期过的怎样。请根据表格中信息给他回信,说明你在假期中的活动和理由。活动理由休息学习紧张，缺少锻炼和休息看望乡下的祖父母帮助他们做点家务，并给他们谈了身边的新鲜事和朋友进行短途旅游欣赏大自然，呼吸新鲜空气注意：词数100左右。Dear Tom,Im very glad to receive your letter. _ _ _Best wishes!Yours,Li Ping林州一中高二分校开学检测英语答案【解析】试题分析：文主本要谈论了我学生
56、时代的懒惰，但后期通过自身的努力和学习却取得了成功，找到了一份不错的全职工作，从作者的个人经历可知即使你学生时代不是很好，通过个人的努力仍然是可以取得成功。21D细节推断题。根据第一段“I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job.”可判断出作者目前的工作是照看孩子。故选D。22B细节题。从第三段“But the problems began when I agreed to live in， so that I w
57、ould be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week， shed give me time off the next. ”可以看出作者在两个女孩家里时，常常工作很长时间。故选B。23C细节题。第四段“My experience counted for a lot and I got on a parttime course. I had to leave my job with the family， and
58、 got work helping out at a kindergarten.”说明作者离开这两个小女孩家的原因是她参加了业余学习班。故选C。24A细节推断题。最后一句话“I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career， even if you arent top of the class at school.”说明即使学习差的学生也可以有自己的事业。故选A。【名师点评】本文主要介绍了作者过去作为一名学生的情况，现在从事第一份工作临时照看小孩的情况，将来参加课程学习，找到一份全职工作，最终希望取得成功的有关情况，阅读本文时，我们
59、可以根据作者这条时间线索通读全篇，把握文章的大意。【解析】试题分析：目前不仅在West Virginia而且在美国，有一个儿童肥胖危机。告戒人们超重会带来心脏病。本文通过Jones的故事，可知玩视频舞蹈游戏可以被用来帮助减肥。25D推理判断题。根据划线部分下一句It is widely supported by physical education and health professionals. 它得到了体育和健康专业人士的广泛支持.。可知这项研究不仅仅是保险公司的商业活动。故选D。26A推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句Now, after two weeks playing the gam
60、e, he has lost another 10!玩游戏两周后，他又减了10磅。从这里可知做游戏后可以减体重，故选A。27A主旨大意题。根据第一段Have you ever played the video dance game? Now such games are used to help lose weight!你有没有玩过视频舞蹈游戏？现在这种游戏被用来帮助减肥。所以最佳主题应选A。【解析】文章介绍美国的多元文化。来自世界各地的人们移民到美国，解释美国被叫做A Salad Bowl的原因。28C 细节理解题。根据第一段内容The first Europeans in the Unit
61、ed States were from England and Holland, but immigrants came from all European countries. Many people also immigrated from Asia and Africa.以及Many immigrants come from Latin America too.可知，文中提到的来美国的移民包括欧洲，亚洲，非洲以及拉丁美洲人，故选C。29B 词义猜测题。根据上句People thought that all immigrates should forget their native cul
62、tures and languages and become English-speaking Americans.人们认为所有的移民都应该忘记他们的本土文化、语言，成为说英语的美国人。故这里的意思是，他们觉得人们应该接受并加入美国的文化，故这里划线单词assimilate的意思为accept，故选B。30C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容However, not everyone wanted to assimilate completely. Many people tried to keep parts of their cultures, such as foods, customs,
63、 and languages.可知并不是每个人想要完全接受美国文化，很多人尽量保持他们自己文化的一部分，比如食物，习俗以及语言。可知把美国称作“salad bowl”而不是“melting pot”的原因是移民只是部分地加入了美国的文化。故选C。31C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了美国的多元文化以及被叫做A Salad Bowl的原因，故标题用America A Salad Bowl合适，故选C。【解析】试题分析：转基因食品最近成为新闻关注的焦点，转基因食品对农业有着许多方面的影响。一些国家禁止销售转基因食品，因为它们的安全性还未得到证实。32C细节理解题。根据第三段“A novel
64、food is described as one that has not been eaten by EU consumers widely in the past.”可知，新食品指的是还没有被欧盟成员国的消费者广泛使用的产品，故选C。33A推理判断题。根据第二段“They are being tested for safety by the best scientific experts.They are not for sale until they have gone through this complete safety process. .any slight problem w
65、ith them could affect a whole country”可知，转基因食品正在接受专家的检测，在证明它们的安全性之前，转基因食品是禁止销售的，故选A。34D细节理解题。根据“Genetically modified foods have come under heavy fire lately. There are some countries that are against buying these types of foods.”可知，转基因食品最近受到了强烈的抨击，一些国家反对销售转基因食品，come under遭受，受到，故选D。35B细节理解题。根据最后一段“By
66、 providing these people with the necessary information, we can allow them to make decisions about these foods.”可知，作者认为，有关部门提供有关转基因食品的必要信息，让人们自己来决定是否购买转基因食品，故选B。【解析】试题分析：文章介绍了一些乘飞机需要注意的礼仪，最后介绍了一个黄金法则：对待别人的方式是你希望被别人对待的方式。36D 考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：Hopefully you dont cause these unpleasant experiences for o
67、thers.可知：相反的，你应该通过遵守普通的飞机礼仪做一个榜样，所以选D37E 考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据下文：Wait until the meal is done and all the food trays (盘子) have been collected.可知：要避免就餐的时候去厕所，所以选E38B 考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：Some people may want to nap, read or work.可知：如果对话是单方面的，你应该注意到了，所以选B39G 考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据下文：People can still hear through your
68、headphones if the volume is too high.可知：如果使用电子装置，应该将音量调小，所以选G40A 考查句意理解和上下文串联，根据上文：On your flight, remember the golden rule：可知：对待别人的方式是你希望被别人对待的方式，所以选A41B 根据前一句可知老人身体差要退休了，以及下文可知他要找一个儿子来继承他的位置，可知他当时遇到了选择方面的挑战（challenge），故选B。42C 根据后面的关键词birthday可知，此处要填celebrate（庆祝）。43A 本文第一句出现了retire，此处填retirement，同根
69、词复现。44D 根据句子意思，可知老人想让他的两个儿子装满那两个盒子，故选fill。45C 根据倒数第二段的I could not place 56 I found most valuable in a box可得到提示，故选C。46A base on 根据；stand for 代表，象征；protect from 保护免受；dress up 盛装打扮。根据句意，可知A选项符合意思。47B take up 开始从事，拿起；take over 接管；take down 记下；take off 脱下。根据文章的意思，可知选B。48C由于父亲要在两个儿子之间挑选一个继承人，故儿子之间就存在着竞争（c
70、ompetition）了。49D 句意：一家人又聚集（gather）在一起庆祝了。50C share sth. with sb. 与某人分享某物。根据句意可知应选C。51B 根据后面写大儿子用了一辆卡车装东西，可以推断他说的是他父亲所给他的那个盒子太小（small）了。52C 根据父亲的反应，可知道他对大儿子的答案是感到失望的，故语气充满了悲伤（sadness）。53D 根据文章的意思，可知第二个儿子把盒子交给（hand）了父亲。54B 根据下文的you have found nothing of value in our business，可知当时父亲看到盒子是空的，因此他感到很惊讶（sho
71、ck）。55A 根据nothing一词可推断此题应选A。56D 句意我不能把我认为是最有价值的东西放在一个盒子里。57C 句意：盒子要有多大才能装得住我们的员工与顾客们的忠诚呢？58A benefit from 从中获益；suffer from 遭受；learn from 从中学习；hear from 收到的信。结合选项与原文的意思，可知A正确。59 B 根据此空格后的the love of you and mother，可知此空格应该填一个褒义词，故选B。60A. obvious 明显的；nervous 紧张地；anxious 焦急的；mysterious神秘的，结合选项和上下文的意思，可知
72、A正确。【解析】试题分析：幸福对于每个人而言都有着不同的意义。让自己充满着积极向上的精神是非常重要的。61 a 句意：有一个眼中的睡眠问题。根据句意可知填a。62where a place做先行词，在后面的定语从各句中作地点状语，故填where。63However 句意：然而，几乎六个月她都没有过一个睡好的晚上。此处表示转折，有逗号，故填】However 。64counting 此处是动名词做主语，故填counting。65unbearable 此处是形容词做宾语补足语，根据句意“她发现没有睡眠的晚上几乎是无法忍受的”。故填unbearable。66forms 句意：不同的形式。可知名词用复数
73、形式，故填forms。67disappointed 句意：很失望地发现。故填disappointed。68it 此处是it作形式宾语，动词不定式做真正的宾语，故填it。69is caused 句意：缺乏睡眠是由焦虑和压力引起的。可知用一般现在时态，主语是单数的三人称形式，故填is caused。70in 固定词组：in good spirits兴高采烈。故填in。短文改错：解析 I still remember what happened to my deskmate and me in Grade One. She did 错误！未找到引用源。 in math tests, which I
74、often laughed at. At last it aroused her anger 错误！未找到引用源。 she decided to turn her back on me. As 错误！未找到引用源。 result, I was refused when I needed her help. My friends began to 错误！未找到引用源。 fun of me about it. Feeling ashamed, I asked her for forgiveness for what I had done 错误！未找到引用源。 and promised not to
75、 do错误！未找到引用源。. She agreed to make friends with me again. And from then on I 错误！未找到引用源。 along well with my friends, keeping the lesson in mind.错误！未找到引用源。 an old saying goes, Do to others as you would have them to do to you. My experience tells me that only when we respect others can we gain 错误！未找到引用源
76、。 respect.【解析】第一处：此处是说她数学考得不好，应该用副词poorly修饰动词did，故把well改为poorly。第二处：此处表示顺承而不是转折，故把but改为and。第三处：as a result表示结果，故把the改为a。第四处：make fun of表示嘲笑，故把play改为make。第五处：wrong的副词形式就是wrong，表示错误地，故把wrongly改为wrong。第六处：此处是说不再这么做，故在do后面加so。第七处：讲的是发生在过去的事情，应该用一般过去时，故把get改为got。第八处：as a saying goes表示俗语道，故把With改为As。第九处：
77、have sb do sth表示让某人做某事，故把do前面的to去掉。第十处：others表示他人的，故把other s改为others。书面表达Dear Tom,Im very glad to receive your letter. And its a pleasure to tell you something about how I spent the holiday.First, I had a good rest because recently I often felt tired as a result of my heavy study burden as well as l
78、ack of sleep and physical exercise. Of course, it took me several days to stay with my grandparents living in the countryside and I helped them do some housework and told them what happened to me and my friends. Whats more, I had a trip with my friends to appreciate the beauty of nature and breathe fresh air.What did you do in your holiday? Im looking forward to hearing from you.Best wishes!Yours,Li Ping
