1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U2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. How do you find the house? Its everything we have been looking for.A. So-so.B. Perfect! C. Not bad.D. Never mind. 2. According to a study, not only women care about their looks, but men ar
2、e also paying more attention to their appearance, .A. too B. either C. though D. instead 3. Now more than 10 cinemas in the city where I live, so the competition is very serious.A. debate B. rise C. operate D. fail 4. Im so tired. Im taking next week off. Good idea, honey. You need a break.A. do B.
3、would C. had better D. would rather 5. Many people have the that ideal couples have no secrets from each other, but in reality sometimes being completely honest may hurt the feelings of our partner.A. duty B. belief C. credit D. evidence 6. We use WeChat (微信) every day to share our experiences and t
4、houghts, and it has changed the way we communicate with each other.A. that B. which C. on which D. where 7. How about your trip to the amusement park yesterday? Dont mention it! The road , and we had a rough ride.A. was repairing B. had been repairedC. is being repaired D. would be repaired 8. To ma
5、ke both ends meet, the couple have no choice but some unnecessary expenses like dining out and holiday trips.A. run out of B. cut back on C. come up with D. make way for 9. Many public facilities (设施) need improving in the city, but the one first is the number of parking spaces. A. improving B. impr
6、oved C. being improvedD. to be improved10. You mustnt leave your baby alone at home while you are away. No, I . Dont worry too much. A. cant B. wont C. neednt D. shouldnt11. Large quantities of rice, as well as some houses, in the six-hour rainstorm last night.A. was damaged B. were damagedC. has be
7、en damaged D. had been damaged12. Mastering the language of the country where you are going to study is necessary, because language skills affect you perform academically.A. how B. that C. what D. whether13. Everyone can make a mistake. Yes, but we should correct it it gets worse.A. whenB. while C.
8、after D. before14. from the factory forced him to leave his hometown and seek for job opportunities in other cities.A. His dismissing B. He being dismissedC. He dismissed D. His being dismissed15. This is a really successful class. The atmosphere is great, isnt it? . The teacher knows how to organiz
9、e a class.A. Dont worryB. Not really C. Yes, indeed D. Im not sure二、完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1 分, 满分20分)Surprised by joySometimes fact is more mysterious than fiction (小说). I read a newspaper article several years ago which told a story that was 16 . and beautiful.Stan heard in 17 about a Denver (USA) family
10、 facing a rather hopeless Christmas holiday. Medical bills robbed them of any extras; they would not even have a Christmas 18. Stans pastor (牧师) asked him if he would get one for them.So Stan and his son Jay headed for the Colorado Rockies in the family pickup truck. 19, the truck slid (滑) off the i
11、cy road and hit a big stone that broke the windows. Jay was 20 by small pieces of glass and suffered from 21 and injuries. Stan was 22, though somewhat shaken.Cars 23 that day maybe 200 of them. Only two 24 to help. A gentle, dark-haired woman took the boy into her car to 25 him while her husband an
12、d another man helped Stan move his truck off the road. Then the 26 couple drove Stan and his son home and quietly left 27 identifying themselves.Stan was 28 that he was unable to cut a tree for the family that his church was trying to help. But later in the month, the pastor asked if Stan might 29 a
13、 food basket to the same unfortunate family. He found the house, but he was left 30 when the door opened, for 31 there before him were the same couple who had stopped to help him on the mountain road 32 so many others had passed him by.Some people may 33 it an amazing coincidence. But I choose to th
14、ink that 34 has its own power, and that sometimes these kinds of mysteries are better left unanalyzed. Let them remain mysteries. And enjoy the wonder of it all. Whenever we 35 to be kind, we just might be surprised by joy.16. A. falseB. newC. funnyD. unusual17. A. officeB. hospitalC. churchD. schoo
15、l18. A. invitationB. treeC. telephoneD. meal19. A. HoweverB. InsteadC. MoreoverD. Meanwhile20. A. supportedB. showeredC. pushedD. annoyed21. A. povertyB. regretC. shockD. joy22. A. trappedB. interruptedC. disturbedD. uninjured23. A. broke downB. held upC. sped pastD. crowded in24. A. stoppedB. stepp
16、edC. promisedD. tended25. A. respectB. comfortC. receiveD. follow26. A. kindB. honestC. cleverD. strong27. A. forB. withoutC. byD. from28. A. surprisedB. confusedC. frightenedD. discouraged29. A. sellB. awardC. sendD. show30. A. speechlessB. hopelessC. embarrassedD. ashamed31. A. travelingB. standin
17、gC. helpingD. struggling32. A. beforeB. untilC. becauseD. when33. A. leaveB. bringC. sendD. call34. A. loveB. friendshipC. silenceD. curiosity35. A. pretendB. affordC. chooseD. want三、阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)AWith school out and hot weather in, its not unusual for youngsters to gather around the re
18、frigerator or the television rather than take part in active play. Such habits may be relaxing but can wreck a healthy lifestyle, say specialists at Texas Childrens Hospital. “For some kids, the state of feeling bored triggers (引发) eating,” says Jennifer Thomas, a doctor at Texas Childrens Hospital
19、in Houston, Texas. “A child can pick up 5 to 10 pounds over the course of a summer, so its important to recognize the difference between boredom (无聊) and hunger.”Because children may be adjusting (适应) to lack of routine, adding some structure to their daily schedules can help. “For example, instead
20、of letting kids eat while they watch television, permit eating only in the kitchen with the television turned off,” says Thomas. “This way can help determine if they are really hungry or just bored.” If hunger causes a snack attack, nutritious snacks should be available (可得到的) and easy to reach, say
21、s Thomas. She suggests two or more servings of fruit and three or more servings of vegetables as a reasonable (合情理的) daily goal. Thomas says, “Fresh or frozen fruit is better than fruit juice. Fresh or frozen vegetables are better because canned vegetables usually contain salt.” In general, kids sho
22、uld avoid snacks with high sugar content, says Thomas. “More importantly, if a sugary snack takes the place of healthier food, the child is not getting the nutrition he or she needs. High-fat food tends to make a child feel worried, while eating foods that are naturally lower in fat will make it eas
23、ier for kids to feel more energetic and stay on the go.” 36. What can help to stop children from eating because of boredom? A. Giving them a daily schedule. B. Giving them a lot of snacks.C. Preventing them from watching TV. D. Making them eat a lot of fruits. 37. What kind of snacks should we give
24、children? A. Fruit juice.B. Frozen fruit.C. Canned vegetables. D. Snacks rich in sugar. 38. Foods that are naturally lower in fat are necessary for children because . A. they help children lose weight B. they help children get necessary nutrition C. they stop children from getting bored D. they make
25、 children active and energetic39. We can infer from the text that .A. its hard to tell the difference between boredom and hunger B. children may get bored for lack of routine in summer C. we should limit childrens eating while theyre watching TVD. nutritious snacks should be available at any timeBCh
26、ina says 16 endangered finless porpoises (江豚) have been found dead since the beginning of the year and experts blame water pollution and climate change for pushing the species toward extinction.The freshwater porpoise popularly known in Chinese as the “river pig” mainly lives in Chinas Yangtze River
27、 and two lakes linked to the river.Authorities (官方) have discovered 10 dead porpoises in Dongting Lake in the central province of Hunan since March, according to a statement by the government of Yueyang City, which is located on the lakes shore. Another six dead porpoises have been found in Poyang L
28、ake in the eastern province of Jiangxi since the beginning of the year. Experts warn that the species will be extinct within a matter of years.Wang Kexiong, a researcher at Chinas Institute of Hydrobiology, said water pollution, shipping and sand dredging (挖掘) were all possible contributing factors
29、to the recent deaths.Many rivers in China have become heavily polluted with poisonous waste from factories and farms pollution blamed on more than three decades of rapid economic growth and slow enforcement (实施) of environmental protection laws.The report said climate change also could be to blame a
30、s the dry weather has caused water levels to drop and makes it more difficult for the porpoises to find food. Tests have shown that some of the porpoises are believed to have died of starvation (饥饿).In 2006, China was estimated (估计) to have only 1,200 finless porpoises left. That same year, the Baij
31、i a freshwater dolphin also native to the Yangtze River was declared extinct. Earlier this year, a survey found just 65 “river pigs” in Dongting Lake and 300-400 in Poyang Lake.Following the recent deaths, Yueyang City promised to investigate and increase protection of the remaining porpoises in Don
32、gting Lake.40. How many river pigs are estimated to live in Dongting Lake? A. 49. B. 55. C. 59. D. 65.41. The following factors of river pigs deaths are mentioned EXCEPT . A. water pollution B. climate change C. food shortage D. illegal fishing42. We can learn from the text that . A. river pigs deat
33、hs can be reduced if measures are taken in advance B. river pigs deaths are completely caused by human beings activities C. climate change is likely to stop economic growth in ChinaD. economic growth always has a negative effect on the environment43. The numbers of river pigs are listed in Paragraph
34、 7 to .A. show they have become extinct B. call for more effective protection C. show they are on the edge of extinction D. show the importance of raising them in labsCWidespread ignorance exists among children and parents about the contents of the Bible (圣经), research has suggested.Surveys for the
35、Bible Society found almost 3 in 10 young people were unaware that the story of the birth of Jesus came from the Bible. A similar number of children had never read or heard about tales of “the Crucifixion” or “Adam and Eve”.The report was based on a poll of 800 children aged from 8 to 15 and about 1,
36、100 parents. The study revealed a generation of children with little knowledge of the most important stories forming the basis of Christianity, and parents who often knew little more.Of the children who were questioned, more than a third failed to identify either “Good Samaritan” or “David and Golia
37、th” as biblical stories. Many of the parents who responded saw the Bible as a source of values for their children. But almost half did not recognize the story of “Noahs Ark” as coming from the Bible, and many confused biblical stories with plotlines from well-known films such as Harry Potter.The Bib
38、le Society conducted the study as part of its Pass It On campaign to encourage parents to give the stories to their children. The group said the findings showed many children had never read, seen or even heard these stories. In a foreword (前言) to the report, Bishop of London Dr Richard Chartres said
39、, “Sharing Bible stories is as important now as it has ever been. Too few children have the opportunity to hear and reflect on what this life-changing book contains.” James Catford, Group Chief Executive of the Bible Society, said, “The Bibles contribution to our culture, language, literature and mu
40、sic is immense (巨大的). It doesnt matter who you are or where you come from. The Bible enriches our life, and every child should have the opportunity to experience it.”44.How many young people surveyed didnt know the source of the story of the birth of Jesus? A. Almost 240. B. Almost 330.C. Almost 400
41、. D. Almost 550.45.Many of the parents surveyed .A. stressed the Bibles cultural valueB. stressed the Bibles educational valueC. regarded the Bible as a literary workD. regarded the Bible as a religious work46.Pass It On campaign is aimed at .A. calling on parents to read the BibleB. calling on chil
42、dren to read the BibleC. calling on parents to tell the Bible stories to childrenD. calling on children to tell the Bible stories to parents47.How did Dr Richard Chartres feel about the present situation?A. Very satisfied.B. Very surprised.C. A little confused.D. A little disappointed.DVOLUNTEER WIT
43、H DOLPHINS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONSERVATION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH WILD DOLPHINS!This project gives you great satisfaction and youll do something for the dolphins in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia! The amazing natural wealth, beautiful scenery and huge variety of plant and animal
44、life make Australia an important place for anyone with a love for nature and wildlife.Your project is based at a non-profit (非营利性的) Centre. The Centre enables people to communicate with Bottlenose dolphins in a variety of ways. There are up to 100 dolphins living in the bay and groups of them regula
45、rly visit the shallow waters in front of the Centre. The Centre was opened in 1994, and is the first Centre in Australia dedicated (致力于) entirely to dolphin research.WORK CONTENT:Being a volunteer at the Centre can be a wonderful experience; you meet people from all around the world! However, your t
46、ime as a volunteer will involve a lot more than being in the water with the dolphins. Talking and answering questions is a very important part of your work. Eighty percent of your day will involve talking to people who come down to the beach to see the dolphins, thus educating them about their chara
47、cteristics and making them realize the importance of protecting these wonderful animals.TRAINING:Youll learn a great deal through the training course which covers a wide range of issues and skills. Regular volunteer meetings are held to ensure you are kept up-to-date with the latest issues about the
48、 management of sea animals and the operations of the Centre. After having completed at least 20 hours of training, youll receive an official volunteer T-shirt which will recognize you to the public as a trained representative ofthe Centre.The Centre relies on the support of volunteers to advise visi
49、tors on the operations of the Centre, help manage the dolphin interaction program, actively take part in their research program and act as a guide. Staff members attend monthly meetings, as well as regular video and BBQ nights, which youll be invited to attend. By volunteering, you will achieve a gr
50、eat sense of satisfaction knowing that you are helping in a worthwhile project to increase public awareness about dolphins and other marine life. Hours of Duty and Work Schedule:Youll work between 20-40 hours a week and last at least 6 weeks and 12 weeks at most, with weekends off.It starts from the
51、 beginning of May to the end of October this year; you can choose your start and finish dates within this period.This arrangement is good for animal lovers who are willing to work hard and arent afraid of doing hard physical work. The rewards are well worth it! While volunteering is rewarding in its
52、elf, time spent at a project such as this is an excellent chance for traveling around Australia. Meeting other volunteers from around the world, and listening to their stories can give you the confidence to travel and experience more.48. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To call in more
53、 volunteers for a dolphin conservation.B. To make people understand better about the conservation.C. To show us how to reserve the valuable dolphins.D. To attract more visitors to the dolphin conservation. 49. While working in the Centre, you will spend most of your time .A. showing your guests arou
54、nd the centreB. taking care of the valuable dolphinsC. educating visitors how to protect the animalsD. talking to and communicating with the visitors50. What does the volunteer T-shirt mean?A. It means that you are a trained representative of the Centre.B. It means that you have done your own part t
55、o serve the dolphins.C. It means that you can attend monthly meetings.D. It means that you are a very good volunteer in the Centre.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。 When you are old, what are you going to do in order to be a good grandparent? Here are
56、some tips that can help you.Spend quality time. Spending more time staying with your grandchild will work in your favor and strengthen the relationship between you and your grandchild. Children learn by listening; it would benefit you if you keep a few stories ready in mind. In the initial days, you
57、 might be expected to help around with caring for the child. Be prepared to give your time and attention. Look after your grandchild. Offer to look after the child in case your son or daughter is a working dad or mom. New parents will obviously need someone around to help with taking care of the chi
58、ld. Do your bit to help your child, but remember never to overdo things, for it may seem to interfere with the young parents. Your presence will be much appreciated when you give your child and his or her spouse (配偶) their own space with their child. Make them love you. Strengthen your relationship
59、with your grandchild by making every visit interesting and meaningful. Sing them songs, play with them, tell them stories, talk to them, make them laugh; do everything to make them feel special. Even if you are staying a mile away from your grandchildren and can not meet them very often, make it a p
60、oint to call and ask about them; besides, do whatever it takes to make them want to come back to meet you. Plan activities. To be a good grandparent, become popular among your grandchildren. Carefully plan fun activities and tasks that you can do with your grandchild. You can even assign a few tasks
61、 where they can help you out. Activities like car washing, gardening, fruit picking, cooking, etc., can be more fun when it is done in the company of your grandchild. Make everyday activities fun and interesting for the new learner, and your grandchildren will remember you for all the fun time they
62、had with you. When it comes to the moral upbringing of the child, parents mostly rely on the grandparents to impart (传授) the traditional values. Grandparents are meant to pamper (纵容) the child, but remember to do it in moderation so that the child is not spoiled. Whenever you get the opportunity to
63、be with your family, grab it and use it to teach your grandchild about the customs and traditions. Every once in a while get the family together and spend time with your entire family.How to be a good grandparentParagraph outlinesSupporting details(51) more time toyour grandchild. You can get along
64、(52) with your grandchild by staying with them longer. You can tell your grandchild stories while staying with him or her.Babysit your grandchild. You can help care for your grandchild when your child has gone to (53) . You should make (54) of your grandchilds space with his/her parents.(55) your gr
65、andchilds love and care. When your grandchild visits you, do something to give him/her a special(56) . You can call and ask about your grandchild if he/she (57) to meet you. You can try to attract your grandchild back to you. Plan activities. You can do fun activities and tasks with your grandchild
66、to make him/her(58) you. You can create chances for your grandchild to (59) you.Impart family values. You shouldnt pamper your grandchild too much to (60) him/her being spoiled. Educate your grandchild about the customs and traditions when youre with your family.参考答案：1-15 BACAB ACBDB BADDC 16-35 DCBAB CDCAB ABDCA BDDAC36-50 ABDBB DACAB CDADA51. conserve 52. consumption 53. with regard to 54. soil 55. production56. environmental 57. raw 58. goods 59. in particular 60. fuel
