1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3测试 (湖南) Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）Part I Language Knowledge (45 marks)Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks) Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.1
2、. Uncle Li as well as his wife and three children shopping every Sunday afternoon.A. is goingB. goC. goes D. are going2. What kind of skirt do you want? Something dear? Well, it be dear thats not my standard.A. mustntB. needntC. cant D. mightnt3. My mother walked in the supermarket with me, one eye
3、out for bargains. A. keepB. kept C. keeping D. to keep4. I have too much work before this weekend.A. doingB. to doC. did D. being done5. to catch the train on time, our boss left for the train station in a hurry. A. Reminding B. Reminded C. To remind D. To be reminded6. When making a turn, we should
4、 use our turning signal to make other drivers know .A. we are choosing which directionB. which direction we are choosingC. are we choosing which direction D. which direction are we choosing7. All of us love our family very much, all the family members are like close friends.A. whyB. whereC. which D.
5、 when8. Is it really necessary to experiments on animals? I think we have no other choices.A. frightenB. confirmC. transform D. conduct9. It looks like a(n) car, but it uses solar power. A. reliableB. accurateC. ordinary D. poisonous10. His hand shook slightly as he the key into the lock. A. inserte
6、dB. pumpedC. brought D. divided11. Today Mother has to go to her company by bus, because our car at the garage.A. will be repairedB. is repairedC. is being repairedD. has been repaired12. Its too soon to make a about what the outcome will be. Lets wait and see. A. considerationB. judgmentC. suggesti
7、on D. permission13. They all speak fluent English but little they know about Greek. A. haveB. didC. had D. do14. Wheres that book? I gave it to you you were in the classroom yesterday.A. ifB. whenC. because D. before15. I didnt attend the class last week. I , either, if my sister hadnt reminded me.
8、A. wouldntB. wouldnt haveC. didntD. hadntSection B (18 marks) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.After spending much time on shopping, I felt tired and headed
9、home. On the way home, I saw an old, 16 lady was standing behind a car. I stopped my car and asked what was 17 her.“Oh, I ran out of gas. I just 18 and settled down here and I dont even know where a gas station is,” she replied. She seemed lonely, and her car was in a poor situation. Feeling sorry f
10、or her and her car, I decided to give her a 19.She didnt have a gas can (汽油桶), so I had to run down the road to 20 one from the local station. I filled it up and returned as quickly as possible. She wanted to pay for the gas can and gas. I didnt 21 the money but told her to keep it for future use.As
11、 I was pouring the gas in, she said, “In fact, I am afraid to get help because I will feel ashamed.” I tried to make her feel 22 and said, “Well, I couldnt 23 without offering help. Ive also used up gas myself a few times on the way.”“The car reminds me of my 24. Im running out of time as Im getting
12、 old. Time just seems to fly by.” She continued jokingly, “Old age is like toilet paper. The 25 you get to the end of the roll, the faster it spins.” I laughed. She tried to start the car and it worked. As she was going to be away, I gave her the can and 26 her $20. “This is for your 27. I think the
13、 joke is more valuable than the gas can and gas. Welcome to Pennsylvania,” I said.16. A. surprisedB. awkwardC. worriedD. puzzled17. A. attractingB. shockingC. changingD. troubling18. A. movedB. discoveredC. missedD. admitted19. A. ringB. lessonC. rideD. hand20. A. arrangeB. borrowC. buyD. book21. A.
14、 acceptB. payC. raiseD. save22. A. comfortableB. eagerC. respectedD. satisfied23. A. work onB. cheer upC. join inD. pass by24. A. experiencesB. ageC. wayD. problems25. A. longerB. closerC. slowerD. shorter26. A. handedB. borrowedC. requiredD. added27. A. songB. actionC. jokeD. learningSection C (12
15、marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Different people have different ways to spend their vacations. I would like to travel 28. of staying at home during the winter vacation 29. it is very cold. It is obvious that travel h
16、as many benefits to us 30. my opinion. On the one hand, travel can help to enrich our lives. It provides us 31. chances of adventure and discovery.On the 32. hand, travel can also increase our knowledge. When we visit a city or a country, we can learn its culture, history and some background informa
17、tion, 33. are useful in our life. 34. but not least, travel also offers us chances to share the joy of a trip with our friends and family. When we travel with our friends and family, we create memories that may last for a lifetime. It is really joyful to share the experience of a special trip with 3
18、5. we love. Part II Reading Comprehension (30 marks)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in
19、 the passage. ABeijing Acrobatic (杂技的) Show in Chaoyang Theatre Introduction of Acrobatic Show:This 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
20、to the impossible.This time you can see the bicycling show ten cycling girls all ending up on a bicycle 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.
21、 Other exciting acts are the martial arts (武术), balancing of bowls, rope walking, pole climbing, roller 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
22、120 Blue Zone: (Mid Rows 1-4) RMB 160 Green Zone: (Mid Rows 8-13) RMB 220 Red VIP Zone: (Mid Rows 5-7) 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 da
23、y. When your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation letter by e-mail, which includes the detailed tickets with prices.PaymentPlease pay cash to our clerks when you get to the theater. Both RMB and US dollar are acceptable.36. What can we learn about the acrobatic show? A. Only old peo
24、ple would like to watch it. B. It will include the bicycling show and a peacock. C. It will be performed by the best acrobatic group. D. It will last two days, from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm each day.37. If a couple with their 10-year-old child want to sit in Row 13, they should pay . A. 360 yuan B. 660 yu
25、anC. 240 yuan D. 320 yuan38. According to the text, we can infer that . A. clerks will give us 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 address39. What is the tex
26、t mainly about? A. How to book acrobatic show tickets. B. People in Beijing like acrobatic shows. C. The introduction of Chinese acrobatic shows.D. An advertisement for Beijing Acrobatic Show. BMy friend Jessie and I have known each other since we were very young. Friendships get more precious as we
27、 get older, and when we reached our forties, we decided we needed to put in a little more work to keep our friendship strong, healthy and growing. We pick out one Saturday a month and promise to do something together. Sometimes we have a long lunch out. Other times we go to see a movie or shopping.
28、But at least once a quarter, we have an adventure. In some adventures we drove to our favorite places. In other adventures we spent a night in a place sharing a festival like Christmas or sometimes we just drove, stopping wherever we wanted. We have headed out of the state to Tennessee. We have trie
29、d out new restaurants and new shops. One of our adventures took us to a very small town in south Georgia. It was one of those watermelon or cotton or peanut festivals, and we enjoyed buying the handmade gifts and eating the terrific foods. The most impressive was a parade, with local school marching
30、 bands and service groups. We joined the parade and began smiling and waving! Everyone smiled and waved back! Of course, their smiling faces turned confused and puzzled as we passed in our car. “Who are these women?” they must have wondered. Finally, we turned a corner and a serious-looking policema
31、n directed us back to the highway. We really had a great day! Fun is always on the menu, whether its a weekend trip or a couple of hours over lunch. We talk and have influence on each others life. We share our struggles and our happiness. We ask for and receive advice. And we laugh! Dont keep promis
32、ing yourself that “someday soon” you will get together with them. Do it now. Pick up your phone and make a plan for this weekend. You need it. Your friend needs it. Youll be a happier, healthier person for it! 40. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Driving to favor
33、ite places. B. Sharing festivals in a place. C. Going shopping together. D. Surfing the net together. 41. What had a strong effect on them when they were in south Georgia? A. The Watermelon Festival. B. The Peanut Festival. C. The handmade gifts. D. The parade. 42. How does the writer feel when trav
34、eling together with her friend? A. Tired. B. Busy. C. Confused. D. Happy. 43. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. An adventure in south Georgia B. Keeping our friendship strong and healthy C. Having lunch out with a friend D. Getting together once in a quarter CA sudden screa
35、ming voice of a lady made everybody within a distance on the road stop and look back at her. It was a frightful moment when we realized why she had screamed. Her child was about to get hit by a car. After the situation came in control, a few of us went to the lady and asked her what happened. We got
36、 to know that her child had seen his uncle standing on the other side of the road and out of excitement ran towards him on the busy road.Well, this was just an example of how accidents take place due to children and how the chances of these children meeting with accidents are more than the adults be
37、cause they are not familiar with the road safety rules. The recent survey on traffic accidents shows that the road accidents happened to children from the age of 10 to 12 has increased whereas there was a decline in the accident ration of the children from the age of 13 and above. One of the importa
38、nt things that both parents and teachers should teach them is the importance of road safety. They should be told about the consequences of what happens when a person does not follow traffic rules. If the children are taught to follow all the traffic rules then the chances of road accidents become le
39、ss.In most of the schools, road safety rules are taught to the students by showing them pictures. The students should also be taught not to rush while boarding or getting down from the school bus. One of the important steps of road safety rules is not to talk while crossing the road. We think there
40、is no need to learn traffic rules because we all have common sense, but what it seems to be so easy is not that easy actually. There is a long list of such instances where almost one person dies every day in a road accident. With a conscious mind we can easily avoid such accidents and teach children
41、 the same for their safety. 44. More children under 12 met with the road accidents probably because . A. they liked playing in the streetB. they usually broke traffic rulesC. they were too young to walkD. they were not protected well 45. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that . A. students should be tau
42、ght to obey the traffic rules B. parents should take responsibility for their childrens accidents C. teachers owe a duty of care to all their students D. parents should teach their children how to walk carefully 46. Which of the following can help children keep safe on the road? a. Getting off the s
43、chool bus as soon as possible. b. Talking while walking on the road. c. Crossing the roads at the zebra crossing properly. d. Boarding the school bus in turn A. a, cB. b, cC. a, bD. c, d 47. Whats the best title of the passage? A. Learning traffic rules is important for the children B. More traffic
44、accidents happen on the road every day C. Parents and teachers should keep the children healthy D. What seems to be easy is usually not that easy at all DA 77-year-old former traffic policeman, who had cared for his Alzheimers-stricken wife for ten years, walked into the hospital where she was being
45、 treated and shot her three times. Vitangelo Bini then sat down at the foot of her bed to call the police. When they arrived he told them, “I couldnt stand to see her suffer any more.” Mr Bini, from Prato, in Tuscany, was in custody (监护) last night after being charged with homicide (杀人罪). His wife,
46、Mara Tani, 82, had suffered from an advanced state of Alzheimers for about ten years and was admitted to the Misericordia e Dolce hospital in Prato last week when she lost consciousness. Mr Bini, who had been her full-time carer, had visited her several times a day, hospital staff told the police. O
47、n Saturday, however, witnesses said that he entered the room that she shared with five other women, hugged her and then put a towel over her face before shooting her in the head. A few seconds later he fired another shot to the head and one to the heart, Fabio Di Chierri, the vice-director of Prato
48、police station, said. Mr Di Chierri said that Mr Bini sat down and tried to call the police on his mobile phone. He could not get through, perhaps because so many others in the neighborhood were doing the same. Police officers happened to be on the same floor and arrived immediately. Mr Bini did not
49、 put up any resistance and tried to explain his actions, although he appeared and sounded dazed (恍惚的) and confused, the officers said. The couples children, a son, 43, and a daughter, 44, were stunned by the news and did not see their father when they went to the police station.48. The underlined wo
50、rd “stunned” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “”.A. disappointed B. shocked C. excited D. depressed49. We can learn from the passage that .A. the couple has three children B. the couples children never looked after their motherC. Mr Bini was tired of caring for his wife D. Mara Tani must hav
51、e suffered a lot50. Whats the correct order of the news?a. Mr Bini had visited her several times a day.b. Mr Bini was charged and left in custody.c. Mr Bini shot his wife to death.d. Mara Tani was admitted to the Misericordia e Dolce hospital.e. Mr Bini sat down and tried to call the policeA. d, b,
52、a, c, e B. b, d, c, a, e C. d, a, c, e, b D. c, b, a, d, ePart Writing (45marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Elephants are present all throughout Asia,
53、 Africa, Europe and Australia. Their food consists of leaves, branches, grass, roots, seeds, fruit and flowers. However, 50% of an elephants diet is made up of leaves, while the other 50% is from the other items mentioned above. Owing to their huge size, elephants can consume 140 to 170 kilograms of
54、 food a day. They spend nearly 80% of their day eating, which proves that they love to eat. Elephants also need a lot of water to drink. They generally require between 20 to 30 gallons a day. Elephants can be easily recognized, thanks to their big ears and long trunks. An interesting fact about elep
55、hants is that in spite of their weight, they can be very fast and swift (敏捷的). In the forest, healthy adult elephants are the only animals that lions are hesitant to attack. Another interesting fact is that they use their trunks for breathing, smelling, watering and touching. Often, theyre also seen
56、 rubbing their eyes or grasping food with their trunks. Also, elephants are known to have a very bad temper when annoyed. They can cause total destruction in anger.In addition, elephants are extremely wise and intelligent animals. They can feel grief, make music, and play with and use tools. They ha
57、ve a very good memory. They can remember all incidents in their entire life and recall them in an instant. Unfortunately, the number of elephants is decreasing because they are at risk of being attacked and hunted. Besides, elephants require huge areas of forest land so that they can take down trees
58、 for their food. Due to the lack of availability of these large land areas, more and more elephants lost their lives.Title: Elephants(51) (52) leaves, branches, grass, roots, seeds, fruit and flowers consuming as much food as 140-170 kilograms a day (53) a dayinterestingfacts running fast and swiftl
59、y using trunks for many (54) , like breathing, smelling, touching, etc. causing serious damage when theyre (55) signs of their(56) feeling grief (57) playing with and using tools (58) (59) intheir numbers human attack and hunting (60) of their natural habitatsSection B (10 marks)Theres a saying that
60、 a picture is worth a thousand words. That may be especially true these days with the huge numbers of what are called selfies (自拍照) on the Internet. This popular trend of taking a picture of oneself has existed everywhere.“I think a lot of people link it to their identities considering that a selfie
61、 captures something that they can show to the world that represents themselves,” said Nathaniel Herr, a psychology professor at American University in Washington. He explained why the younger generation, in particular, was taking and posting selfies.“Theyre more comfortable with seeing themselves an
62、d thinking about themselves than previous generations were,” he said.College student Kaitlin Lehman said they were just another way her generation communicated. “Like today, I was angry about being here at school because its Monday, so I sent a snapshot (快照) to my friend, and he responded with a sim
63、ilar face showing that he also didnt like Mondays.”Lehman said it was important to her that she could control the images and decide when and where to post them. “Like this past weekend, I just got this nose ring, and I was really excited about it, so I sent everyone a picture of me and my new nose r
64、ing,” she said.A recent study on selfies shows that young people worldwide express themselves differently. Research at the City University of New York compared selfies in five cities Moscow, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Sao Paulo. “The biggest difference we found is in the head turn. Look at the phot
65、os from Moscow, the way girls pose is like to be photographed for a fashion magazine. They look like models. In Brazil, theyre playing with the camera. Its much more informal,” said Lev Manovich, who headed the study.61. Why are young people particularly interested in taking and posting selfies?(No
66、more than 13 words) (3 marks) 62. Why did Kaitlin Lehman mention the snapshot she sent to her friend? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks) 63. How did Kaitlin Lehman feel about getting a new nose ring last weekend? (No more than 5 words) (2 marks) 64. What is the purpose of Lev Manovichs study? (No mor
67、e than 12 words) (2 marks) Section C (25 marks)假如你是李磊，因为父母工作地点调动，你到了另外一所中学读高二，请你根据以下要点给以前的高一英语老师写一封信：1. 感谢老师的帮助；2. 自己目前的生活、学习情况；3. 如果有时间会去看望老师。注意： 1. 词数不少于120个(信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数)；2. 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。Dear Mr. Liu,Im Li Lei, one of your former students. With sincere thanks for everything. Yours faithfull
68、y, Li Lei参考答案：1-15 CBCBB BBDCA CBDBB 16-27 CDADC AADBB AC 28. instead 29. although/though 30. in 31. with 32. other 33. which 34. Last 35. those36-50 DBCDD DDBBA DABDC 51. diet52. feeding on 53. drinking much water 54. purposes 55. annoyed/angry 56. intelligence 57. making music 58. having good memo
69、ries 59. causes of reduction/decrease 60. loss / lack 61. Because the selfie is a way to show their identities and communicate.62. To show selfies are a way her generation communicates.63. She was really excited. 64. To study how young people worldwide express themselves differently through selfies.
70、 One possible version: Dear Mr. Liu,Im Li Lei, one of your former students. Im writing this letter to thank you for all the efforts and patience you put in when teaching me.As an outstanding teacher, you developed my interest in English and I made rapid progress in it. In addition, with your generou
71、s help, I have become a confident, responsible and focused student. It is one month since I began to study in this new school. Im glad to tell you that Ive got used to the life here and built a good relationship with the teachers and my classmates. Moreover, Ive been doing well in all subjects. If I am free, I will go to see you. If there is anything that I can do for you, it will indeed be a great honor for me. With sincere thanks for everything. Yours faithfully, Li Lei