1、阶段测试二第卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。AWhen you go to St.Petersburg, the number of attractions can seem large.If youre short of time, or just want to be sure to hit the highlights, these are the top must-see sights in St.Petersburg.1.The Hermitage MuseumT
2、he Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St.Petersburg.There you can see lots of different paintings of old masters inside Hermitage.Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists.2.Kizhi IslandKizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden buildings
3、 from the Karelia Region of Russia.These impressive structures are made entirely without nails(钉子)the wood fits together with joints and grooves(沟槽).3.PeterhofPeterhof is as beautiful as it is fun.Youll be charged for admission(门票), but go to Peterhof when the fountains(喷泉) are working during the da
4、y in the summer.They are shut off in winter evenings.4.The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Love it or hate it, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St.Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight.The beautiful look may make your eyes brighten, and the paintings inside the church will ma
5、ke you say “Wow!”5.The Bronze Horseman StatueThe so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St.Petersburg.Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Greats influence on the Russian idea of greatness.1. If
6、 you are interested in paintings, youd better go to .A.the Hermitage Museum and PeterhofB.the Hermitage Museum and Kizhi IslandC.Kizhi Island and the Church of the Savior on Spilled BloodD.the Hermitage Museum and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood答案:D提示:细节理解题。艾尔米塔什博物馆和滴血大教堂里都有油画(paintings),对
7、此感兴趣的游客可以在这两个地方一饱眼福。2.The man on the Bronze Horse refers to .A.StalinB.Peter the GreatC.ByzantineD.Alexander Pushkin答案:B提示:细节理解题。从文章最后一段中“.this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can .”可知马背上的人是彼得大帝。3.What can we know from the passage?A.You can visit Peterhof free of charge.B.The building
8、s on Kizhi Island are made of wood.C.The fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round.D.The largest collection of Russian art is in the Hermitage Museum.答案:B提示:细节理解题。从对基济岛的介绍中可知B项正确。参观彼得宫要收费,故A项错误。彼得宫的喷泉只在夏季的白天开放,故C项错误。没有提及俄罗斯最大艺术收藏在艾尔米塔什博物馆,故D项错误。4.The main purpose of this passage is to .A.attr
9、act tourists to visit St.PetersburgB.show the wonderful history of RussiaC.persuade artists to study St.PetersburgD.introduce the famous buildings in Russia答案:A提示:推理判断题。从文章第一段就可看出这是一篇向游客宣传圣彼得堡的旅游景点的文章,目的在于吸引人们前去参观游览。BOn June 9,2012,Ana Martinez,then 18,got ready for her prom(舞会).She wore a beautiful
10、 purple dress.Ana was one of the 75 teens at the New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital(MSCH) prom.This event is held each year for teens too sick to go to their own proms.“It was a special night.I got to forget that I have cancer,”said Ana.“The prom made me feel like a princess(公主)
11、.”Teens with serious illnesses can spend a lot of time in the hospital.Brandon Pimentel,then 15,said that teens like him“dont get to go to events like this because theyre too busy being sick”.But the prom was one event that Brandon,Ana,and many others didnt have to miss.And just like any other prom,
12、the MSCH party had beautiful clothes,great food,music,and dancing.The prom was held in the hall of the hospital.It was decorated(装饰) and transformed into a ballroom(舞厅).Outside the ballroom,medical equipment was set up just in case any of the teens at the prom needed medical help.(No one did.)The pr
13、om was planned by a group of teen patients who wanted it to feel like a real prom.By 10 p.m.,some of the teens had gone back to their rooms,because they were too tired to last the entire night.But everyone seemed to have had a great time.Ana said that prom made her feel more normal and it was an eve
14、nt she would always remember.5.What happened to Ana Martinez on June 9,2012?A.She left New York.B.She joined a dance party.C.She found she had cancer.D.She celebrated her 18th birthday. 答案:B提示:细节理解题。根据第一段的内容可知,2012年6月9日,Ana Martinez在医院与病友们参加了一场属于他们自己的舞会。 6.The sentence“No one did.”in Paragraph 6 mea
15、ns .A.no one liked the ballroomB.no one danced at the promC.no one got sick at the promD.no one thought it was a real prom答案:C提示:推理判断题。因为参加舞会的75个少年都身患疾病,所以在他们尽情享受舞会带给他们快乐的同时,门外的医疗设备时刻准备着以防他们中的任何一个需要医疗救助。但事实上却没有一个人需要。由此可知,舞会中没有一个人觉得不舒服。 7.What can we learn about the MSCH party?A.It lasts until 10 p.m
16、.B.It is held every year.C.It is open to the public.D.It is held by teen parents.答案:B提示:细节理解题。根据第一段的“This event is held each year for teens too sick to go to their own proms.”可知,MSCH party每年举办一次。 8.All the 75 teens at this years MSCH party were very .A.tiredB.angryC.happyD.nervous答案:C提示:推理判断题。根据倒数第二
17、段的“But everyone seemed to have had a great time.”可知,今年参加MSCH party的75个少年都很高兴地度过了一段美好时光。CLast summer I was lucky enough to participate in a volunteer adventure to Kenya,in association with Virgin Atlantics Be the Change programme and childrens charity,Free the Children.The moment I read the e-mail sa
18、ying that I had been accepted into Free the Childrens Virgin Atlantic scholarship trip to Kenya,I had no idea how much it was going to change my life.I thought the trip would be a great way to learn about life in one of the most rural areas of Kenya,but I never thought about how deeply I might be af
19、fected by this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.When we entered the Masai Mara,the first thing that struck me was how unbelievably beautiful it was.As I looked closer to it,I realised there was something even more beautiful:the people.I have never been to a place where the saying “the people are what
20、make the place” was more true.The way they wave at you excitedly as you drive past,shouting “Jambo,Jambo!” is something that I have never experienced.They are always smiling and welcoming and it made me realise that,if everyone were to act like this,the world would be a much happier place.The most a
21、mazing thing about the trip was that we werent treated like tourists for one second.We were able to experience every little detail.We built foundations,carried ten litres of water.The one thing I will never forget is visiting Emorijoi Primary School.Let me describe like this:As soon as you entered t
22、hrough the gates,you would hear someone shouting your name.Then you looked and realised that it was the same little girl that you were playing football with the last time you visited.There are no words to explain how much I miss Kenya.It feels like there is a piece of string attaching me to everyone
23、 that I met there.They will stay with me forever and always be in my heart.9.When the author was informed she was in the volunteer adventure,.A.she thought little of itB.she pretended to be excitedC.she became proud of herselfD.she hoped to learn more about Kenya答案:A提示:细节理解题。从第一段可知,作者并未想到这次肯尼亚之行会对自己
24、产生很大的影响,故选A项。10.What made the Masai Mara much more beautiful?A.The local people.B.The scenery.C.The lovely children.D.The primary school.答案:A提示:细节理解题。从第二段第二句话可知,作者认为,因为有了人,肯尼亚的风景才显得格外美丽,故选A项。11.According to the passage,“Jambo” is actually a way to .A.say thanks to the visitorsB.praise those beautifu
25、l visitorsC.greet the new visitorsD.express their happiness答案:C提示:推理判断题。从第三段第一句话可知,肯尼亚人说的Jambo一词,实际是向游客打招呼。12.Which word can best describe the authors feeling of the adventure?A.Calm.B.Unexpected.C.Upset.D.Threatened.答案:B提示:推理判断题。从第一段最后一句和最后一段可知,这次肯尼亚之行确实让作者有了意外的收获,故选B项。DBrothers Ishmael and Isadore
26、 were complete opposites.People who knew them both could hardly believe they were from the same planet,let alone the same family.The boys were not unkind toward one another,but their personalities(个性) were so different that it was difficult for them to reach a decision they both liked.Their mother f
27、requently played the judge in their disagreements.Ishmael,the older brother,was athletic.He played baseball,football,and basketball.Isadore,the younger brother,hated sports.He was quieter and less active than his brother.He preferred spending his time on the computer,making short videos and writing
28、short articles.Ishmael loved classic rock.He listened to bands like the Beatles.Isadore didnt care much for those bands.He preferred music from Central Africa.Luckily for their parents,both boys enjoyed listening to music through headphones.One other thing the brothers did agree on was that they wan
29、ted a pet.Mom had resisted getting one,but after both brothers had begged,she finally agreed.“We can get a pet,as long as you two take care of it,”she said.“That means you do the feeding,you do the training,and if it needs to be walked,you do the walking.”“No problem,Mom,”Ishmael and Isadore said to
30、gether.“Good,we all agree,”Mom said.“Now,what kind of pet are we going to get?”13.The two brothers mother often had to be the judge when they .A.played basketballB.had writing contestsC.couldnt come to an agreementD.couldnt reach a decision on headphones答案:C提示:细节理解题。根据第一段的“Their mother frequently pl
31、ayed the judge in their disagreements.”可知。14.We can learn from the text that .A.Isadore is cleverer than IshmaelB.Isadore and Ishmael like different ball gamesC.Ishmael is quieter than IsadoreD.Isadore and Ishmael have different tastes in music答案:D提示:推理判断题。根据第二段内容“Ishmael喜欢经典摇滚乐而Isadore则喜欢中非的音乐”可知,两
32、兄弟爱好不同的音乐。15.What will probably happen next?A.The brothers will both want a pet to play sports with.B.The brothers cant agree on what pet to get.C.The brothers will both be unkind to the pet.D.The brothers cant agree on the pets name.答案:B提示:推理判断题。通读全文可知,弟兄俩个性截然相反,经常不能达成一致意见,由此可知,他们在选择什么样的宠物上肯定会有分歧。第
33、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。Learn to Perfect Your Email Writing SkillsEmail is a double-edged sword.16.Here are some suggestions you need to know about writing emails in a professional setting.Focus on the receiverBe clear about why you are emailing this person; brie
34、fly state it at the beginning.At the end of the email,also let them know that youre available to be of help to them.17If you foresee the information the receiver wants to know,youll remove the need for more emails.To be comprehensive,think of who,what,when,where,why,and how for each point you want t
35、o make.Use bullet points(项目符号),lists,or separate short paragraphs to highlight information,and remember to include attachments mentioned in the body of the email.Be accurate and specificThis tip applies to the body of the email and the subject line,which should never be blank.Include double-cheek da
36、tes,times,and names.Firstly,clarify time zones.18.Be free of grammatical mistakesDont rely only on the spelling and autocorrect function.19.Then re-read your email.Use the proper tone20.Are you being too demanding,inflexible,formal or informal?All of these tones can be unpleasant.Ensure a personal c
37、onnection and show some humanity.Being too informal in your language might detract(贬低) from your authority.At the same time,being too formal can make it difficult for the receiver to find a humanized or emotional connection with you.Finding the right tone can be tough,but it is achievable.A.Dont sep
38、arate you and your receiver from the greater pictureB.Be comprehensive,yet directC.Its fast and convenient,but your words are permanent and may bother you D.Make sure the day of the week matches the calendar dateE.Consider context and world eventsF.Read the email by yourself to check spelling,gramma
39、r,and word usage errorsG.Put yourself in the shoes of the receiver and feel your tone答案:1620 CBDFG第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后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。Id been living in foster care(寄养) since I was two.I always felt 21 and didnt know how to tell people that I
40、 hurt inside.So acting badly was the only way I knew to express my 22.Then I met Kate McCann who was single and wanted to 23 a child.A few days later,a social worker came to ask me if Id mind living with one 24 instead of two.“All I want is someone who 25 me,”I said.Kate 26the next day.I wondered if
41、 shed change her mind once she got to know me.Kate sensed my 27.“I know youve been 28,”she said.“I promise Ill 29 send you back.Were a family now.”To my 30,her eyes were filled with tears.Suddenly I 31 that she was as lonely as I was!When I moved there,she did lots of nice things for me.Every day sh
42、e told me she loved me.32 love wasnt enough to heal(治愈) the hurt inside me.I kept waiting for her to change her 33.I thought,“If I act 34 enough,shell leave me like the others.”So I 35 to hurt her before she could hurt me.One day when I was watching TV,she came in and turned it 36.“You can watch it
43、after you finish your homework,”she said.I became very 37 and I picked up my books,threw them across the room,and shouted loudly,“I hate you and I dont want to 38 here anymore!”She said,“But Ill never send you back.Were a 39,and families dont give up on each other.”Then it hit me.This Mom 40 did lov
44、e me.I cried and hugged(拥抱) her.21.A.tiredB.funnyC.lazyD.lonely答案:D提示:由文章首句Id been living in foster care since I was two及下文的she was as lonely as I was 可知,“我”幼年时就住在寄养家庭,时常感到“孤独(lonely)”。22.A.feelingsB.thanksC.opinionsD.concerns答案:A提示:由上文的I always felt.and didnt know how to tell people that I hurt ins
45、ide 可知,由于孤独,“我”不知道如何向别人诉说自己的伤痛,表现不好成了“我”发泄“情绪(feelings)”的唯一方式。23.A.teachB.punishC.raiseD.control答案:C提示:由下文的if Id mind living with,Were a family now和This Mom等信息可知,Kate McCann是一位单身、想要“抚养(raise)”孩子的女士。24.A.sisterB.friendC.parentD.classmate答案:C提示:由上文的Kate McCann who was single and wanted to.a child可知,Ka
46、te是一个想要收养孩子的单身“家长(parent)”。下文的This Mom也是提示。25.A.remembersB.believesC.praisesD.loves答案:D提示:“我”是一个内心孤独、受伤的孩子,不论是单亲还是健全家庭,“我”想要的只是有个人“爱(loves)”“我”。26.A.missedB.visitedC.leftD.escaped答案:B提示:在福利院的工作人员问“我”是否介意与单身家长生活后的第二天,Kate“来了(visited)”。27.A.painB.valueC.fearD.mistake答案:C提示:上文的I wondered if shed change
47、 her mind once she got to know me是“我”所“害怕(fear)”的事情。28.A.forgottenB.refusedC.cheatedD.hurt答案:D提示:由上文的I hurt inside可知,“我”内心受到“伤害(hurt)”。29.A.oftenB.everC.neverD.seldom答案:C提示:由下文的families dont give up on each other可知,Kate向“我”保证“绝不(never)”送“我”走。30.A.joyB.shameC.surpriseD.regret答案:C提示:令“我”吃惊的是。31.A.real
48、izedB.expectedC.suggestedD.doubted答案:A提示:看到她眼里的泪花,“我”感到十分“吃惊(surprise)”。“我”突然“意识到(realized)”她跟“我”一样孤独。32.A.SoB.OrC.AndD.But答案:D提示:“她为我做许多事、她每天说爱我”和“爱不足以治愈我内心的伤痛”之间是转折对比关系,故此处选But。33.A.mindB.dressC.jobD.name答案:A提示:由上文的I wondered if shed change her mind可知,由于“我”的担心,“我”一直等待她改变(收养“我”的)“主意(mind)”。34.A.pol
49、itelyB.badlyC.carefullyD.bravely答案:B提示:由上文的acting badly was the only way I knew to express my.可知,“我”认为如果“我”表现得足够“坏(badly)”,她就会像其他人一样离“我”而去。35.A.usedB.hatedC.triedD.offered答案:C提示:由下文的内容可知,“我”“试图(tried)”在她伤害“我”之前先伤害她。36.A.downB.upC.onD.off答案:D提示:由下文的You can watch it after.可知,她“关掉了电视(turned it off)”。37
50、.A.sorryB.patientC.angryD.calm答案:C提示:由“我”扔书、向凯特大声吼叫的行为可知,“我”很“生气(angry)”。38.A.workB.liveC.studyD.hide答案:B提示:由下文的Ill never send you back可知,此处作者是说他再也不想“住在(live)”这里了。39.A.teamB.schoolC.familyD.couple答案:C提示:由Ill never send you back.families dont give up on each other 可知,Kate认为“一家人(family)”是不可以放弃彼此的。40.A
51、.hardlyB.finallyC.suddenlyD.really答案:D提示:凯特的话触动了“我”,“我”知道了这个妈妈是“真的(really)”爱“我”。第卷第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分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。Two businessmen 41(fly) to Australia to play in a weekend golf match.Their team won and they both received green jackets.42 their last ni
52、ght in Australia,they stayed up late drinking beer.They were still drunk in the morning,43 they drove their rented car to the airport.The road was empty.Suddenly,something jumped in front of the car.The driver couldnt stop in time and the car hit it.The men got out of the car and found a large kanga
53、roo 44 (lie) on the road.The drunken men began to laugh and decided to take some 45 (photo) with the “dead” kangaroo.One of the men decided to put the jacket on the kangaroo.So they dressed the poor kangaroo in a green jacket.Then they posed with it for some photos.Suddenly,something 46 (amaze) happ
54、ened.The kangaroo opened its eyes.It was not dead.But it was very 47 (anger).The kangaroo hit the two men and knocked them out.Then it ran 48.In the kangaroos new green jacket 49 (be) the car keys,a passport,and the air tickets.Later that day,a motorist phoned the police.“Youre not going to believe
55、this,”he said.“But a kangaroo in a green golf jacket is 50 (run) along the road to the airport.”The police finally found out the whole story,and they punished the two drunken men.答案:41.flew42.On 43.but44.lying45.photos46.amazing47.angry48.away49.were50.running第三部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分1
56、0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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(),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仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。Hello,Peter.Im very grateful for your concern about my coming exam.To tell you truth,I have been busy prepa
57、re for the exam recently.Some classmates are feeling real stressed due to the exam,but I dont take them so seriously.I always learn in a relaxing mood and Im making a great progress.Now that I had tried my best,it doesnt matter much to me what the result is.In my opinion,we should keep a good balanc
58、e among our study,rest or exercise.I believe we can be succeeded if we prepare for the exam in a proper way.Id appreciate it if you could give me some good advices.答案:Hello,Peter.Im very grateful for your concern about my coming exam.To tell youthe truth,I have been busy preparepreparing for the exa
59、m recently.Some classmates are feeling realreally stressed due to the exam,but I dont take themit so seriously.I always learn in a relaxingrelaxed mood and Im making a great progress.Now that I hadhave tried my best,it doesnt matter much to me what the result is.In my opinion,we should keep a good b
60、alance among our study,rest orand exercise.I believe we can be succeededsuccessful if we prepare for the exam in a proper way.Id appreciate it if you could give me some good advicesadvice.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假如你叫李华,刚刚升入高中。开学已经两月有余,你认识了很多优秀的老师,其中来自美国的外教Shirley是你最喜欢的老师之一。你还结交了许多新朋友,同桌雪华是你最好的朋友。请你写信给老朋友张强,介绍
61、一下你的近况, 并鼓励彼此好好学习, 共同进步。注意:1.词数:120左右;2.开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。Dear Zhang Qiang,Yours,Li Hua参考范文:Dear Zhang Qiang,How time flies!It has been over two months since I entered high school.Now Id like to tell you something about my school life.I have known several good teachers here,among whom,Shirley,my fore
62、ign teacher from America,is one of my favorites.She is so beautiful and interesting,and you can always learn something from her.I have also made some good friends.Xue Hua,my deskmate,is my best friend now.We are so glad that we have so much in common and we can share our feelings and thoughts most of the time.How is everything going there in your school?Lets focus our energy on what we are learning and continue studying hard for great progress and a bright future.Looking forward to your early reply!Yours,Li Hua