1、高二英语假期检测题三第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50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。ABook 1 Elixirwritten by Eric Walters twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes(糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being ex
2、perimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.Book 2George Washington Carverwritten by Elizabeth Macleod Meet the “Peanut（花生）Specialist”, George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improv
3、ed the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also Macleods Albert Einstein: A Life of Genius.Book 3The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovationswritten by Alootook Ipellie & David MacDonald Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familia
4、r to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: The Chinese Thought of It by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of It by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.Book 4Made in Canada: 101 Amazing Achieveme
5、ntswritten by Bev SpencerWhat things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here are 101 common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline(碱性) batteries and the Blue Box recycling program.Book 5Newton and the Time Machine written by Michael McG
6、owan Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Certrude, in it! Can he save them before time runs out?1. Which of the following best describes Roths feeling in Book 1?A. Frightened.
7、 B. Curious. C.Painful. D. Disappointed.2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.C. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.3. I
8、n Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are_.A. two dinosaurs B. the names of the time machineC.Newtons human friends D. the inventions of the time machine4. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _.A. Rocky London & David MacDonald B. Eric WaltersC.Elizabeth Macleod D
9、. Bev SpencerB When I was a little boy, my friends and I spent a lot of time out in the woods. “The woods” was our part-time address, destination, purpose, and excuse. If I went to a friends house and found him not at home, his mother might say, “Oh, hes out in the woods, ” with a tone of airy accep
10、tance. Its similar to the tone people sometimes use nowadays to tell me that someone Im looking for is on the golf course or at the gym, or even “away from his desk.” For us ten-year-olds, “being out in the woods” was just an excuse to do whatever we feel like for a while.We sometimes told ourselves
11、 that what we were doing in the woods was exploring. Exploring was a more popular idea back then than it is today. History seemed to be mostly about explorers. Our explorations, though, seemed to have less system than the historic kind: something usually came up along the way. Say we stayed in the w
12、oods, throwing rocks, shooting frogs, picking blackberries, digging in what we were briefly persuaded was an Indian burial mound. Often we got “lost” and had to climb a tree to find out where we were. If you read a story in which someone does that successfully, beskeptical: the topmost branches are
13、usually too skinny to hold weight, and we could never climb high enough to see anything except other trees. There were four or five trees that we visited regularlytall beeches, easy to climb and comfortable to sit in. It was in a tree, too, that our days of fooling around in the woods came to an end
14、. By then some of us had reached seventh grade and had begun the rough ride of adolescence. In March, the month when we usually took to the woods again after winter, two friends and I set out to go exploring. We climbed a tree, and all of a sudden it occurred to all three of us at the same time that
15、 we really were rather big to be up in a tree. Soon there would be the spring dances on Friday evenings in the high school cafeteria.5. The author and his friends were often out in the woods to _ A. play golf and other sports B. spend their free time C. avoid doing their schoolwork D. keep away from
16、 their parents6. What can we infer from Paragraph 2 ? A. The activities in the woods were well planned B. Human history is not the result of exploration C. The author explored in the woods aimlessly D. Exploration should be a systematic activity7. The underlined word “skeptical” in Paragraph 3 is cl
17、osest in meaning to _ A. calm B. serious C. doubtful D. optimistic8. How does the author feel about his childhood? A. Long and unforgettable B. Lonely but memorable C. Boring and meaningless D. Happy but shortC President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troop
18、s, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace. “The great renewal of the Chinese nation requires efforts of one generation after another,” Xi said in a speech at Tiananmen Square remembering the 70th anniversary
19、of the end of World War II in the Pacific. “Having created an impressive civilization of over 5,000 years, the Chinese civilization will lead to an even brighter future,” he said. Xis announcement came as China staged a massive military parade in central Beijing, sending a stream of troops, tanks, a
20、nd ballistic missiles(弹道) down a major east-west street as fighter jets flew overhead with multicolored smoke. Xis speech kicked off the parade. An estimated 12,000 troopsabout 1,000 of whom hailed(致敬)from Belarus, Cuba, Tajikistan, and other countries-marched along the 10-lane Changan Avenue from t
21、he commercial center wangujing to Tiannmen Square, about 1.5 miles away. They were joined by 200 fighter jets and 500 pieces of military hardware, including tanks and ballistic missiles. Representatives from 49 countries were in attendance, including Russian leader Vladimir Putin, South Korean Presi
22、dent Park Geun-hye and U. N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. Rory Medcalf, head of the national security college at Australian National University, said the Beijing may have decided to cut 300,000 troops “in the name of efficiency and cost saving.” Xi conducted a “troop inspection” after his speech,
23、riding down Changan Avenue in a Chinese-made Hongqi parade car. On Thursday morning, Chinas popular microblogging site Sina Weibo filled up with 350 million comments related to the parade. While many users expressed their love of their country and pride, few posts were filled with criticism. “The so
24、ldiers are too serious,” wrote one user. Others complained about the cloud of gray exhaust that followed a column of tanks.9. Why did China make the military reduction? A. For the efficiency and cost saving B. For the peace of the whole the world C. For the celebration of the end of World War II D.
25、For the renewal of the Chinese civilization10. What can we infer from the passage? A. The majority of web users think highly of the parade B. Many web users thought that the soldiers were lovely C. The parade might bring air pollution to the capital city D. The parade led to a heated discussion on t
26、he line11. What is mainly talked about in the passage? A. China decided to cut its military forces B. World leaders attended Chinas military parade C. China sowed its weapons to the world D. China held a military parade in BeijingDAs we all know, ever since they were first put on the market in the e
27、arly 1990s, genetically modified(GM,转基因) foods have been increasingly developed and marketed in many countries in the world, mainly on the basis of their promise to end the worldwide food crisis. But can GM technology solve world hunger problems? Even if it would, is it the best solution?Despite wha
28、t it promises, GMtechnology actually has not increased the production potentialof any crop. In fact,studies show that the mostwidely grown GM crop, GM soybeans, has suffered reduced productivity. For instance, a report that analyzed nearly two decades of research on major GM food crops shows that GM
29、 engineering has failed to significantly increase US crop production.Something else, however, has been on the rise, While GM seeds are expensive, GM companies tell farmers that they will make good profits by saving money on pesticides（杀虫剂）. On the contrary, US government data show that GM crops in t
30、he US have produced an overall increase in pesticide use compared to traditional crops. “Thepromise was that you could use less chemicals andboostproduction. But neither is true,” said Bill Christison, President of the US National Farm Coalition.At the same time, the authors of the book World Hunger
31、: Twelve Myths argue that there actually is more than enough food in the world and that the hunger crisis is not caused by production, but by problems in food distribution and politics. These indeed deserve our efforts and money. Meanwhile, the rise in food prices results from the increased use of c
32、rops for fuel rather than food, according to a 2008 World Bank report.As a matter of fact, scientists see better ways to feed the world. Another World Bank report concluded that GM crops have little to offer to the challenges of worldwide poverty and hunger, because better ways out are available, am
33、ong which “green” farming is supposed to be the first choice.12. The author develops the second paragraph mainly .A. by classification B. by comparisonC. by example D. by process13.What does the underlined word “boost ” in the third paragraph probably mean?A. control. B. evaluate C. increase D. obta
34、in.14. GM companies promise farmers that they will benefit from _.A. use of less chemicals B. practicing “green” farmingC. fair distribution of their crops D. using more crops for fuel15. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards GM technology?A. Optimistic B. Defensiv
35、e C. Casual D. Disapproving第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Remembering names is an important social skill. 16 Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a persons name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You coul
36、d also repeat the name in a way that odes not sound forced or artificial. Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After youve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. 17 Admit you dont
37、knowAdmitting that you cant remember someones name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feelsympathy if you say. “Im working to remember names better. 18 What is it again?” Use associations Link each person yon meet with one thing out find interesting or unusual. For example, you coul
38、d make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng-tall, black hair.” To reinforce youre your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. 19 When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass intro
39、ductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later. Go early Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. 20 And as more people arrive, you can hear them being
40、 introduced to others-an automatic review for you.A. Thats fewer names for you to remember.B. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.C. Remember a name at a time.D. Here are some ways to master it.E. Most people will be pleased by the effort youre making to learn their namesF. Most peop
41、le will be pleased with your hard work.G. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue.第二节 完型填空（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。Ask a young man in the street who the best pianist is in China, and you may get the answer-Lang Lang who grew up in Shenyang. He went to a pian
42、o school in Beijing when he was just eight. “You need 21 ,” his father said. “but if you dont work hard, no fortune will come.”What made him sad was 22 his piano teacher in Beijing didnt like him. “You have no talent.You will never be a pianist.” 23 a nine-year-old boy, Lang Lang was badly 24 .He de
43、cided that he didnt want to be a 25 any more. For the next two weeks he didnt touch the piano. 26 ,his father didnt push, but waited. Luckily, the day came when his teacher asked him to 27 some holiday songs. He didnt want to, but as he placed his fingers on the piano keys, he 28 that he could show
44、others that he had talent 29 .That day he told his father 30 he had been waiting to hearthat he wanted to study with a new teacher. 31 that point on, everything turned around. He started 32 competitions. In the 1994 International Young Pianists Competition, when it was 33 that Lang Lang had won, he
45、was too 34 to hold back his tears. Soon 35 was clear that he couldnt stay in China foreverhe had to play on the worlds big 36 . In 1997, Lang Lang 37 again, this time to Philadelphia, U.S. There he spent two years practicing, and by 1999 he had worked hard enough for fortune to take 38 . After his s
46、uccessful performance at Chicagos Ravinia Festival, gigs(特邀演出) in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall started 39 in. Lang Lang finally worked to reach the place where fortune spots him, and lets him 40 .21. A. exercise B. fortune C. knowledge D. wealth22. A. whether B. why C. when D. that23. A. Like B.
47、 With C. To D. As 24. A. hurt B. weakened C. ruined D. frightened25. A. singer B. pianist C. conductor D. player26. A. Hopefully B. Patiently C. Wisely D. Painfully27. A. play B. sing C. write D. study28. A. seemed B. admitted C. noticed D. realized29. A. in all B. above all C. after all D. at all30
48、. A. that B. what C. which D. when31. A. From B. At C. Since D. After32. A. receiving B. accepting C. winning D. beating33. A. told B. mentioned C. announced D. recognized34. A. excited B. encouraged C. shocked D. satisfied35. A. this B. it C. that D. what36. A. concerts B. tours C. competitions D.
49、stages37. A. started B. left C. moved D. performed38. A. over B. in C. up D. on39. A. pulling B. breaking C. falling D. pouring40. A. brighten B. shine C. admire D. develop第II卷第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 Robert Burns is the most fa
50、mous poet to write in Scots, the traditional language of Scotland. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to a poor farming family, his parents made sure that he was well educated as a child. In 1783 he started composing poetry 41 a traditional style using the Ayrshire dialect of Scots. These poems were well re
51、ceived 42 (local) and in 1876 they were published in the volume, Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, 43 made him famous in Scotland overnight. 44 , his fame was not accompanied by money and he found 45 necessary to return to farming. 46 this also proved unprofitable, he entered government servic
52、e in 1789. He died at the age of 37 as a result of a weak heart, brought on by years of poor working conditions on the farm 47 (date) back to his childhood. Within a short time of his death, money started pouring in from all over Scotland 48 (support) his window and children. Today, his memory 49 (c
53、elebrate) by Burns clubs across the world and his birthday is 50 unofficial “the National Day” for Scots and those with Scottish ancestry, celebrated with Burns suppers.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Alex 下周打算参加在伦敦中国大使馆举行的一个接待会，与一些中国高中生和老师见面。他向你求助，请你写一封邮件帮他解答以下问题。1他不太擅长和陌生人聊天。2和中国同学见面应该谈论哪些话题。3哪些话题不适合
54、谈论。注意：1词数100左右。2开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。3参考词汇： Chinese Embassy 中国大使馆Dear Alex, I hope you and your family are well-its a long time sine I heard from you last time._ Yours sincerely, Li Hua高二英语假期检测题三参考答案阅读理解1-4CCAA 5-8 BCCD 9-11BAD 12-15 BCAD 16-20 DEGBA完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）21-25 BDDAB 26-30CADCB 31-35A
55、CCAB 36-40DCADB语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）41. in 42. locally 43. which 44. However 45. it46. When 47. dating 48. to support 49. is celebrated 50. an书面表达 Its also not a problem to ask about life at home in China. Im sure theyd be glad to tell you about what Chinese schools are like and how they spend their free time. Of course, its always a good idea to keep off topics like politics, as people have different opinions, and they may not agree with you. I hope this information has been useful, and wish you the best of luck. Be sure to write and tell me about it! Best wishes! Your sincerely, Li Hua
