1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3阶段测试(江苏) Class: Name: Marks: 满分（80）一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最合适的答案填在下面的空格处。1. Ive read Wandering twice, but I still cant understand it. Its one of the most difficult works by Lu Xun. A. Not exactly.B. No sense.C. How come? D. No wonder. 2. Nowadays, the general publi
2、c tends to a low-carbon lifestyle, which is of great benefit to the environment.A. ignore B. adopt C. escape D. remove 3.The woman said there were great differences between her approach to educating her children and of her parents.A. one B. it C. that D. those 4. Her sick daughter was taking a turn
3、for the worse, and her increased with each passing day.A. anxiety B. pride C. relief D. glory 5. planes and high-speed trains get us to our destination quicker than before, as travelers, we miss some fantastic scenery along the journey.A. If B. As C. While D. Because 6.More and more US film director
4、s are including Chinese elements (元素) in their works with the intention they can attract a large Chinese audience.A. that B. why C. what D. whether 7. What bad weather! It the whole day. Yes. And the weather forecast says it wont stop until tomorrow afternoon. A. rainedB. was rainingC. will have rai
5、ned D. has been raining 8. John Galliano received warm applause at the Milan Fashion Week shows, the audience with his unique style of fashion design.A. impressing B. impressed C. to impress D. having impressed 9.Now people are more concerned about air pollution and the problems is causing for the p
6、ublic.A. they B. which C. it D. what10. Look, these tomatoes are huge and red! You have taken good care of them. Yes, I did.A. need B. must C. should D. would11.The high summer temperatures pushed students living in dormitories without air conditioning to various measures to cool themselves.A. push
7、ahead with B. come up withC. apply for D. make up12. He asked for leave suddenly. , no one has been found to take charge of his work.A. In other words B. On the other handC. In consequence D. As a matter of fact13. Angela looks very upset today. So you if your best friend misunderstood you.A. do B.
8、did C. will D. would14.Dadu Museum of Art is the first private art museum free access to the public in China.A. gives B. gave C. having given D. to give15. Oh, Simon, I didnt pass the math exam. Ive worked hard on it. . Actually, we are in the same boat.A. Its up to you B. Im with you on thatC. Sorr
9、y to hear that D. None of my business二、完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1 分, 满分20分)Once upon a time, there was a woman baking (烤) bread for members of her family and an extra loaf for a hungry passerby. She always kept the extra bread on the window sill, for whoever would 16 it away.Every day, an old man 17 and took
10、 away the bread without 18 gratitude. This went on day after day, and the woman felt very 19 . In order to punish him, she decided to add 20 to the bread she 21 for him! As she was about to 22 it on the window sill, her hands trembled (发抖). Immediately she threw the bread 23 the fire, baked another
11、loaf and kept it on the window sill. 24 , the old man came, picked up the bread and left, totally unaware of the anger in the heart of the woman.That evening, there was a 25 on the door. As the woman opened it, she was 26 to find her son standing in the doorway. He had gone to a distant place to 27
12、his fortune. For many months she had heard no news of him. Looking at his mother he said 28 , “Mom, its truly 29 that Im here. My business 30 so I had to beg for food on my way home. I was starving this morning, but just then an old man passed by. He was 31 enough to give me the whole bread. As he g
13、ave it to me, he said, This is what I eat every day. Today, I shall give it to you, for your 32 is greater than mine!” As the mother 33 those words, she 34 the poisoned bread that she had made that morning and her face turned pale. Had she not thrown it in the fire, it would have been eaten by her o
14、wn son, and he would have 35 his life!16. A. bring B. giveC. take D. clear17. A. criedB. cameC. lied D. left 18. A. expressingB. thinkingC. doing D. ignoring19. A. sad B. satisfiedC. strange D. angry20. A. saltB. milkC. sugarD. poison21. A. prepared B. stole C. begged D. applied 22. A. cutB. placeC.
15、 carry D. throw 23. A. toB. ontoC. intoD. under24. A. In conclusion B. After allC. On average D. As usual25. A. knockB. knife C. message D. key 26. A. surprisedB. nervousC. disappointedD. curious 27. A. cost B. sufferC. spend D. seek 28. A. carefully B. coldly C. weakly D. proudly 29. A. amazing B.
16、terrible C. necessary D. normal 30. A. succeeded B. failed C. continued D. grew 31. A. unique B. smartC. selfish D. kind 32. A. needB. situationC. strength D. help 33. A. wrote B. heard C. read D. said 34. A. fetched B. discoveredC. rememberedD. scolded35. A. saved B. started C. built D. lost三、阅读理解
17、(共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)AArt therapy (疗法) is a distinctive way to help people with varied emotional (情绪的) difficulties, combining treatments with methods of making art. An art therapist will use art supplies such as chalk and paint to work closely with a patient, helping them better understand themselv
18、es through creative means.Art therapy is based on the following principles: The art therapists believe that making art can, in itself, be a great healing process. They also think that art can be a form of symbolic communication, helping people work out their problems symbolically, as is expressed in
19、 their art. Based on the belief that the process of making art in and of itself can be healing, art therapy allows more to be expressed than simply words. It is an accessible therapy for those who cannot or will not rely on language, either because they are too young, or have some emotional or physi
20、cal impediments (障碍). It all started in the 1940s, when artists working in some hospitals became aware of the fact that art could be the basis for a strong working relationship between therapists and patients. It is now used not only for people with emotional problems or mental health problems, but
21、also for “healthy” people who want to express themselves and get to know themselves better through art.People go to an art therapist for a variety of reasons. Some are young children who lack the means to express themselves properly, and can only do so through art. The trained therapist helps them t
22、o better understand the problems they are facing in a relaxed atmosphere that is fun rather than threatening.Others are adults who shy away from open communication, or who simply prefer to show their feelings in an artistic fashion. Rather than deal with problems in a traditional talking therapy, th
23、ey prefer to talk and create art at the same time, with a qualified therapist who will blend the two activities together for best effect in a safe and comfortable environment.36. According to the passage, what should the people have when receiving art therapy?A. Reputation. B. Concentration. C. Cont
24、ribution. D. Imagination.37. How many principles is the art therapy based on?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.38. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?A. The long history of art therapy. B. The simple process of art therapy.C. The wide application (应用) of art therapy. D. The relationship b
25、etween therapists and patients.39. How can an art therapist help a young child?A. To explore his hidden feelings. B. To get rid of his shyness.C. To make him more independent.D. To make him aware of his problem.40. We can infer from the passage that an art therapist is good at .A. observing the pati
26、ents behavior B. making the patients calm downC. discovering the patients shortcomings D. finding special ways to express themselvesBThe Obama administration last week announced a plan to protect Internet users in the United States. The administration has suggested what it calls a Consumer Privacy B
27、ill of Rights (网络用户隐私权利法案). The bill is meant to give Americans more control over their personal information.President Obama said last Thursday, “Never has privacy been more important than today, in the age of Internet, the World Wide Web and smart phones.”Under the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights,
28、Americans would have more control over what personal data companies collect from them and how they use it. It also would require the companies to be more open about their privacy and security policies.Darren Hayes, head of the Computer Information Systems Program at Pace University in New York, says
29、, “Many countries in Europe and Asia already have online privacy laws in place. I think that, you know, this legislation (法律) is just, its long overdue. I think that in its present form it looks very effective and I think that it is a step in the right direction and the average online user does need
30、 more control over the use of their information.”Professor Hayes says the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights holds companies like Facebook and Google to a higher level of responsibility. “I think in practical terms its going to make online companies more accountable for what they do,” he says. The new
31、measures are part of a larger government effort to improve online privacy. The administration has asked Congress (国会) to pass the legislation in support of the measures. It also wants lawmakers to give the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys Generals additional powers to enforce the measure
32、s. Professor Hayes says the effectiveness of the bill will depend strongly on that.“Whats also going to be important about this legislation are the penalties (处罚) and fines,” Professor Hayes adds. Also last week, a group of Internet browser (浏览器) companies agreed to support plans for adding “do-not-
33、track” technology to their web browsers. The group agreed not to use tracking information to search for users who do not wish to be found out. The companies will, however, still collect the information.41. The purpose of the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is to .A. protect American Internet users p
34、rivacyB. punish those stealing peoples personal informationC. make Americans realize the importance of privacyD. require Americans not to give personal information online42. According to the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, personal data companies are required to .A. collect no more personal informa
35、tion B. respect their own online privacyC. never make personal information public online D. keep their privacy and security policies open to the public43. What attitude does Darren Hayes have towards the bill?A. Positive.B. Critical.C. Aggressive.D. Negative.44. The underlined word “accountable” in
36、Paragraph 5 probably means “”.A. known B. thankful C. responsibleD. convenient45. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that .A. Internet companies will not receive any personal informationB. Internet browser companies will make efforts to protect personal privacyC. the Consumer Privacy Bill of
37、 Rights has been passed by CongressD. some Internet companies had to agree to the bill due to the finesCAn only child, a perfectly ordinary little girl in rural Wisconsin, I wanted sisters more than anything. When I turned seven, my parents made a decision that delighted me beyond measure: they chos
38、e to adopt children. It was Christmastime when my two new sisters, aged 6 and 3, arrived from Colombia. When they came, our friends and relatives visited us bringing gifts to welcome them. That evening our guests went home and we were left to ourselves. My sisters and I went to the bedroom we were t
39、o share. As we crawled into our beds, our parents came to see each of us, saying goodnight. They whispered (低声地说) to my new sisters, “I love you.” From the beginning these newcomers were like my own flesh and blood. We played and fought and learned just as if we had always been sisters. From the beg
40、inning we were all my parents daughters equally, as they scolded (责备) and encouraged us.Life seemed great. Beneath the surface, however, my parents were struggling with their own problems. They didnt love each other any more. As we girls were approaching our teen years, my parents made an announceme
41、nt, “Were getting a divorce.” My sisters had been hurt before. They suffered a lot when their birth mother abandoned (抛弃) them, and none of us understood the depth of their inner pain. It was a pain that now came back.We all struggled during this time. My father remarried and tried to provide some s
42、ort of stability (稳定) for us through this new family: another mother, brother and sister. But the relations between my parents and sisters continued to disintegrate. By the time I left for college, there was profound coldness between the family members.During my college years, my outlook on life cha
43、nged a lot. My sisters also began to reconsider their own lives and make changes that eventually brought us together as a family. We daughters now can understand our parents feelings better. They have succeeded in providing us with a foundation of stable love. My mother and father have again become
44、great sources of encouragement for us three sisters. One of my sisters has recently married, and family gatherings are now occasions of happiness.46. We can infer from the passage that .A. the authors two sisters were from WisconsinB. the adopted children were taken to the family by their friendsC.
45、the author was anxious to have her own sisters D. the author was afraid of the two new sisters at first47. How did the authors parents treat their adopted daughters?A. They treated them politely all the time.B. They gave more love to them than their own daughter.C. They treated them as if they were
46、their own daughters.D. They criticized them for anything wrong. 48. Why did the parents get divorced? A. Because they were troubled by the three children.B. Because they had their own emotional problems.C. Because their income could hardly support the family.D. Because they were under too much stres
47、s from work. 49. What does the underlined word “disintegrate” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Weaken. B. Connect. C. Change. D. Deepen.50. What happened to the family at last?A. They continued to be cold towards each other.B. They understood each other and reunited.C. They never got in touch with each other.
48、D. They lived together again as before.四、任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。 Dogs are lovely pets and many people want to have them. However, dogs still have bad behavior like biting. Biting is the common behavior for dogs to play with each other or to pro
49、tect themselves if attacked by other animals or people around them, or to secure their position as the leader of the pack. While dogs have thick skin and biting each other may not be harmful to them, its different for humans as we dont have thick skin and we may get hurt easily by their sharp teeth.
50、 So it is important to stop the biting behavior of your dog to prevent him from causing harm to people around him. Teaching your dog to socialize with other dogs and get familiar with other people is one of the best ways to stop his bad habits like biting. It can be great if there is playtime for do
51、gs that your dog can join to make him more familiar and socialize with other dogs and people as well. Gradually exposing (使接触) your dog to a variety of social situations can help stop his biting behavior. Exposure to social situations must be under controlled circumstances and continue the exposure
52、until your dog gets used to those social situations.Provide your dog with suitable things to play, chew and bite. This is to help him with his teething problem and teach him which things are appropriate to bite and chew. This will also help your dog relieve boredom. Bored dogs have a high chance of
53、developing unfavorable behavior. If hes busy with a lot of things, he has no time to develop unfavorable habits like biting. Be consistent (始终如一的) in teaching your dog not to bite. If your dog starts to bite or chew on something inappropriate, teach him to bite the proper toys. Praise or reward him
54、for biting the correct items. Remember, dont shout at or hit your dog as a punishment if he bites improper things. Instead, stop playing with him and remove all the things he likes the most when he starts biting.Keep your dog healthy. Make sure to have your dog vaccinated (接种疫苗) against diseases. Th
55、e health of your dog affects the way he behaves. A dog not feeling well may get annoyed easily and may bite as an outlet. If you want to stop the biting behavior of your dog, make sure he wont use his bad health as an excuse to bite.Stop the biting behavior of dogsCauses ofdogs biting They just want
56、 to play. They bite in order to (51) themselves when attacked. They bite just to maintain their leadership position.TipsMake your dog learn to socialize Involve your dog in playtime to make him get to (52) other dogs and people. Expose your dog to (53) social situations under controlled circumstance
57、s until he gets used to them.Keep yourdog busy Make your dog play with, chew and bite appropriate things, so he can learn to (54) appropriate things to bite. Prevent your dog feeling (55) .Consistentlyteach your dog not to bite (56) your dog if he bites the correct items. Dont shout at or (57) your
58、dog, but stop playing with him andremove all his (58) things if he bites something improper.Keep yourdog healthy Prevent your dog falling (59) by vaccinating him. The good health can (60) the risk of your dogs biting behavior.参考答案：1-15 DBCAC ADACB BCDDC16-35 CBADD ABCDA ADCAB DABCD36-50 DACDB ADACB CCBAB51. protect52. know53. various/different54. recognize/identify55. bored56. Praise/Reward57. hit58. favorite59. ill60. reduce