1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3测试 (安徽) Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. If you are going to be given second chance to change how you live your life, will you take advice given by the doctor? A. the; theB. /; aC. a; theD. a; /2. The system has been designed to give students quick and conveni
2、ent to the digital resources of the library at weekends.A. access B. path C. way D. approach3. As coal and oil may be used up some day, new ways of making use of energy, such as sunlight, wind and water, for power and fuel must be explored.A. conservative B. alternativeC. independentD. worthy4. Peop
3、le in Taiwan the President of the Philippines should seriously apologize for the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by its Coast Guard soldiers in the South China Sea.A. inspiredB. approved C. instructed D. urged5. With the rapid development of the Internet, peoples way of living has changed greatly
4、about 20 years ago.A. overB. for C. from D. in6. The boy caught cheating in the exam admitted that he hadnt the calss notes before the test.A. gone over B. got over C. turned over D. taken over7. Flights were delayed two hours the thick fog.A. in addition to B. on account of C. except for D. aside f
5、rom8. I was really anxious about you. You have walked to the office without a word.A. shouldnt B. couldntC. neednt D. mustnt9. by the company, David decided to take a business course by distance learning. A. Laying off B. Being laid off C. Having been laid off D. Having laid off10. At times we need
6、to adjust the lifestyle that we have been accustomed to to the changeable situation.A. adapt B. adaptingC. adapted D. to adapt11. We all know that it is today makes it important to continue study after formal education.A. what; thatB. that; whatC. what; whatD. that; that12. There were dirty marks on
7、 her trousers she had wiped her hands.A. in whichB. on whichC. to which D. for which13. Had it not been for his familys lack of money as he was a child, he to quit school and would live much better now.A. wouldnt have B. hadnt hadC. didnt have D. wouldnt have had 14. Sophie got really angry for she
8、for her boyfriend for two hours and there seemed no sign of his turning up.A. has been waiting B. was waiting C. had been waiting D. waited 15. Have you started writing your book report yet? , I am just choosing the book.A. Not a little B. Not really C. No doubtD. Not necessarily二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分
9、，满分30分）I felt quite discouraged (沮丧的) that finally I didnt get to see the concert last week. The 16 in the paper said that you could buy 17 at the theatre box office in Richland Hills any day between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. 18 I work from 9 oclock to 5:30 pm, the 19 time I can go to the theatre is dur
10、ing my 45-minute lunch break. 20 the theatre is on the other side of the town, and the bus 21 between my office and Richland Hills is not very good. But if you are lucky, you can 22 the round trip in 45 minutes. Last Monday, I stood 23 the bus stop for fifteen minutes 24 for a bus. The time I saw on
11、e come around the corner, there was not enough time left to make the tripso I 25 up and went back to the office. The same thing happened on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday. On Thursday, my 26 changed. I got on a bus right away and arrived at the theatre in exactly twenty minutes. When I got there, I
12、 found a long 27 of people at the box office. I heard one man say he had been waiting for over an hour. 28 I would not have enough time to wait in line, I caught the next bus and 29 back across the town. On Friday I realized my only 30 was to make the trip by taxi. It was 31 , but I felt it would be
13、 worthwhile to 32 the concert. The trip by taxi only took 10 minutes, but I felt like an hour. When I got to the theatre, I was 33 to see that nobody was waiting in line. The 34 , I quickly discovered, was that they had already 35 out all the tickets. 16. A. picture B. peopleC. announcementD. game17
14、. A. ticketsB. booksC. newspapersD. magazines18. A. AlthoughB. SinceC. IfD. When19. A. bestB. firstC. onlyD. last20. A. ThankfullyB. ProbablyC. LuckilyD. Unfortunately21. A. driveB. stopC. fareD. service22. A. haveB. makeC. turnD. put23. A. atB. onC. besideD. in24. A. waitingB. lookingC. workingD. g
15、oing25. A. putB. gotC. gaveD. looked26. A. planB. luckC. timeD. attitude27. A. crowdB. lineC. partD. quantity28. A. WishingB. SupposingC. RealizingD. Saying29. A. gaveB. heldC. lookedD. headed30. A. dreamB. goalC. hopeD. answer31. A. urgentB. comfortableC. valuableD. expensive32. A. hearB. findC. ha
16、veD. buy33. A. sadB. doubtfulC. relievedD. confident34. A. reasonB. problemC. resultD. situation35. A. set B. broughtC. soldD. carried三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ADonald was shaken by thunder on the bed before he could count “one thousand one”. Then he heard the smoke alarm go off. He went downstairs q
17、uickly to investigate. When he opened the door to the basement (地下室), flames exploded out.Donald fled (逃) back upstairs to call 911 but the phone didnt work. When he tried to go downstairs, he was stopped by a wall of flames. He had to use a towel to cover his mouth. His house was three miles off th
18、e main road and so well hidden by trees that Donald knew calling for help would be useless. Actually, he didnt even try to do that. About one mile away lived Donalds closest neighbor, Jeremie. When he heard some sounds, Jeremie jumped out of bed, holding a phone and a flashlight, and went towards th
19、e noise. He dialed 911 the instant he saw the flames. When he came close to the house, Jeremie knew hed better wait until rescuers came. But he didnt want Donald to die in the fire. Without hesitation (犹豫), he rushed into the house. He shouted, “Donald, where are you?” Then he had to run outside to
20、catch his breath. After one more attempt (尝试), he gave up and circled around back. He saw Donald on the second-floor balcony, but there was no way to get to him. Suddenly, he noticed a ladder. He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Donald down just when the second floor fell down.Within the ye
21、ar, Donald built a new two-story wood house at the site of the fire. Jeremie and Donald dont run into each other regularly, but Donald knows that if he ever needs help, Jeremie will be there.36. What was Donald doing when he heard thunder? A. He was going to sleep on the bed. B. He was ready to coun
22、t numbers. C. He was going downstairs. D. He was in the basement.37. Donald didnt call for help mainly because . A. his mobile didnt work B. he could put out the fire himself C. his house was far from the main road D. the flames made him too weak to shout38. From the text, we can infer that .A. it w
23、as the firemen who saved Donald that nightB. Jeremie helped Donald build a new wood houseC. Donald had fallen off the second floor before Jeremie found himD. whatever difficulties Donald meets, Jeremie will help himBBeijing Acrobatic (杂技的) Show in Chaoyang Theatre Introduction of Acrobatic Show:This
24、 is the entertainment that should not be missed by the young and old on a visit to Beijing. You can see breath-holding acrobatics, some of which can be so demanding in the balance skill as to be close to the impossible.This time you can see the bicycling show ten cycling girls all ending up on a bic
25、ycle with their fans spread out like a peacock. There are also girls bending and folding their bodies to a position where the feet hold the face and the head and hands are still balancing some glasses. Other exciting acts are the martial arts (武术), balancing of bowls, rope walking, pole climbing, ro
26、ller skating and plate swirling (转碟子), etc.Ticket PricesTwo daily acrobatic shows from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm. The detailed price is as follows (including 5-65 years old):Yellow Zone: (Mid Rows 14-23) RMB 120 Blue Zone: (Mid Rows 1-4) RMB 160 Green Zone: (Mid Rows 8-13) RMB 220 Red VIP Zone: (Mid Rows 5
27、-7) RMB 400 BookingBook at beijing- or call 13801067568Booking information: Your Name, Shows, Date, Time, Tickets, Telephone Number We will explain your enquiry or confirm booking within one working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation letter by e-mail, which includes
28、 the detailed tickets with prices.PaymentPlease pay cash to our clerks (职员) when you get to the theater. Both RMB and US dollar are acceptable.39. What can we learn about the acrobatic show? A. Only old people would like to watch it. B. It will include the bicycling show and a peacock. C. It will be
29、 performed by the best acrobatic group. D. It will last two days, from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm each day.40. If a couple with their 10-year-old child want to sit in Row 13, they should pay . A. 360 yuan B. 660 yuanC. 240 yuan D. 320 yuan41. According to the text, we can infer that . A. clerks will give us
30、 confirmed information within one week B. we must call 13801067568 to book tickets C. a confirmation letter will be given to us by e-mail D. we should tell clerks our own detailed address42. What is the text mainly about? A. How to book acrobatic show tickets. B. People in Beijing like acrobatic sho
31、ws. C. The introduction of Chinese acrobatic shows.D. An advertisement for Beijing Acrobatic Show.CLike many grandparents, Irving Winson regularly looks after his grandchildren. So when the Red Cross put on a special child-centered course for older carers, he couldnt wait to apply for (申请) it.Irving
32、, who has six grandchildren aged under 12, was just one of many grandparents attending the busy first aid session in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. He said, “My wife is a nurse, so Ive always relied on her to act in an emergency. But there are occasions when shes out and Im left looking after the
33、 kids by myself. Having some first aid skills means Ill know what to do if anything bad happens.”The everyday first aid course covered basic skills such as dealing with burns, fractures (骨折) and bleeding injuries. It also covered what to do if a child or baby started choking. Irving said, “Recently,
34、 my youngest grandson, whos just 12 months old, swallowed a small part of a toy. Luckily, he didnt choke and was still able to breathe, but he couldnt eat and had a strange cough for a while. Finally, the doctors removed it. However, it made me think what if that had happened when I was looking afte
35、r him and he had started to choke? Before taking this course I wouldnt have known what to do.”Jo Riches, a first aid trainer, said, “We felt it was important to hold a course specifically for grandparents as more and more are responsible for caring for their grandchildren while parents return to wor
36、k.” Irving said, “I took a first aid course many years ago, but the techniques have changed over the years. This one was so easy and made it simple to master the key skills. I feel I could respond to an emergency now if I have to.”43. When Irving Winson heard there was a first aid course for grandpa
37、rents, he most probably felt . A. nervousB. happyC. boredD. disappointed44. In the past, when there was an emergency at home, Irving Winson . A. had to rely on his wife to perform first aid B. often performed first aid on his grandchildren C. never felt worried as he knew what he should do D. could
38、do nothing but send his grandchildren to hospital 45. Irving told the story about his youngest grandson mainly to show that . A. its never too old to learn new things B. looking after kids at home is not simple C. it is very important to take the first aid course D. kids can easily choke after swall
39、owing something46. What would Jo Riches most probably agree with? A. Grandparents shouldnt be left alone at home. B. Grandparents shouldnt look after kids at home. C. Parents shouldnt leave their kids for their work. D. Grandparents surely should learn some first aid skills.DShe has wiped your nose,
40、 packed countless lunches, driven you to piano lessons, cleaned your favorite jeans, seen you through college and given you sound advice more times than you can count. On Mothers Day the one day a year that is truly about “mom”, dont take her out to a crowded, noisy and overpriced restaurant. Show y
41、our mom that you really put some thought into her special day and host brunch (早午餐) in her honor.Theres no need for your hands to start sweating (出汗) from fear of standing near a hot stove, your face covered in flour and smoke alarms going off in the distance. Brunch can be as easy as youd like it t
42、o be.The beauty of brunch is that you can offer both breakfast and lunch selections (可供挑选的东西), so theres usually something for everyone. Popular brunch selections include coffee cakes or quick bread such as banana bread. A lovely fruit salad can quickly be made by mixing together two or more of the
43、following: strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe (甜瓜), watermelon, and mango. Food is obviously the major part of brunch, but there are nice decorative things you can add to help make the occasion more memorable. Decorate the room or table with photos of mom with her kids or grandkids. A simple, fresh
44、 bunch of flowers will liven up (使活跃) any table and it will also make a great gift for mom as a memento of her wonderful brunch. 47. In the first paragraph the author advises that .A. moms should also take care of themselves B. moms should be treated specially on Mothers DayC. moms could also celebr
45、ate Mothers Day in their own wayD. eating dinner in a restaurant is a good way to celebrate Mothers Day48. In the authors opinion, making brunch for your mother .A. can make you stuck in sweat, flour and hotness B. is really a hard thing that needs special skillsC. is nothing different from eating o
46、utside D. could be a really simple thing49. Whats the beauty of brunch according to the text?A. Everyone can find something to their tastes. B. It has good appearance and different colors. C. It is prepared and made by moms themselves.D. Its made of materials that are difficult to find.50. The under
47、lined word “memento” in the last paragraph probably means .A. something used for decoration B. something that can be eaten C. something kept as a souvenirD. something that could be easily forgottenEKids may have a gift for predicting (预测) future technology, according to a new study from internationa
48、l research consultancy (咨询) firm Latitude. The findings are a result of asking kids across the world to give the answer to this question: “What would you like your computer or the Internet to do which it cant do right now?”“Across a variety of creative exercises, kids from all over the world have pr
49、oven, time and again, that they think in unusual ways about how technology could improve their learning, play and interactions (互动) with the people and things around them and the ways that technology might help us solve the big global problems we all face,” said Steve Mushkin, founder and president
50、of Latitude.Many kids imagined technologies with more intuitive (直觉的) modes of input and human-level interactions, such as verbal and gestural responses. Kids are asking for computers to look, feel, sound, act, and interact more like humans. In many cases, its not enough to have a machine that simpl
51、y completes a task for them. Kids today have a strong natural skill in independent learning, creation and artistic efforts, and theyre looking for technologies that can teach them and really attract them in new ways.One-third of kids imagined technologies that would empower (给某人做某事的权力) them by devel
52、oping adult skills, such as speaking a different language or learning how to cook. Some participants moved beyond personal development, dreaming of technologies that could improve positive social connections or influence behaviors tied to sustainability (持续性).The lines between “online” and “offline”
53、 and “virtual” and “real” distinctions (差别) are also disappearing, the report notes.“Kids naturally think about a future in which traditionally “online” interactions make their way into the physical world,” Mushkin said. 51. The research tries to find out . A. if kids can use new technology correctl
54、y B. how kids use the Internet in their studies C. why kids spend so much time on the Internet D. what future technology will be like in kids mind52. We can learn from the text that kids . A. meet many problems in using new technology B. lack enough exercise because of the Internet C. are concerned
55、with both themselves and the world D. try to avoid problems by staying online 53. Kids hope that computers in the future . A. can predict their future life B. will take the place of teachers C. can do all the things for humans D. will be human-like and more intelligent54. We can infer from the text
56、that . A. most kids prefer the real world B. adults are unsatisfied with kids behavior C. some kids hope to learn grown-ups skills D. 30% of kids can do some kind of cooking55. What would be the best title for the text? A. New technology a double-edged sword B. Kids are likely to predict future tech
57、nology C. What future technology can bring kids D. How to help kids use new technology四、任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。Telephone, television, radio, telegraph and the Internet all help people communicate with each other. As a result, ideas and news of events sprea
58、d quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in another country. An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a television set. News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries
59、within hours. Help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world, information travels fast. How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people, the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is actually phys
60、ically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago, communication between the continents took a long time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it took six weeks for news from Europe to
61、 reach America. This time difference influenced peoples actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach Am
62、erica. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a peace agreement had been signed. In the past, communication took much more time than it does now.Title: The world is getting (56) ThemeIt becomes (57) for people to communicate
63、 with each other with the help of television, telephone, radio, telegraph and the Internet.Ideas and news of events spread quickly (58) the world.Examples(nowadays)People can know the results of an election being (59) in another country within a few seconds.An international football match comes into
64、 the homes of everyone with a (60) set.News of a disaster (61) an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours.Information goes fast (62) to modern technology.Examples (in the past)Two centuries ago, (63) between the continents took a long time.The news of peace agreement
65、 made in (64) took six weeks to reach America.ConclusionNow communication takes (65) time than it did in the past. So the world is getting smaller and smaller.五、书面表达（满分25分）目前，越来越多的中学生骑电动车上学。假定你班就骑电动车上学的利弊展开了一次讨论，结果如下：骑电动车上学的好处骑电动车上学的弊端1. 便捷；2. 省时省力；3. 防盗性能好于自行车。1. 废旧电池污染环境；2. 需要充电，浪费能源；3. 存在交通安全隐患。请
66、对上述讨论结果进行简要介绍，并发表自己的看法。注意：1. 词数120左右； 2. 参考词汇：电动车e-bike 电池battery参考答案：1-15 CABDC ABACD ABDCB16-35 CABCDDBAAC BBCDC DACAC36-55 ACDDB CDBAC DBDAC DCDCB56. smaller 57. easy 58. throughout 59. held 60. television / TV 61. like 62. due / owing / thanks63. communication 64. England 65. lessOne possible ve
67、rsion:A discussion was carried out in our class on whether middle school students should go to school by e-bike.Some of us think riding e-bikes is convenient and can save much time and strength on the way to school. Besides, compared to common bikes, e-bikes have strong locks and sharp alarms, so th
68、ey cant be easily stolen. Others think the used batteries from e-bikes lead to the environmental pollution. Besides, unlike common bikes, e-bikes have to be charged, and as a result energy is wasted. Lastly, we will be in danger if we ride e-bikes too fast.In my view, if time permits, it is better to ride common bikes instead of e-bikes because it is obvious that we can get more daily exercise by cycling.