1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3阶段测试(湖南) Class: Name: Marks: 满分（95）Part I 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. The Internet let people have to hug
2、e amounts of information without leaving their homes. A. approach B. attention C. appeal D. access2. Its not to spend a whole night working on the single question. A. worth B. worthy C. worthwhile D. valuable3. Hes down with the flu. we dont expect he will come to the party.A. BesidesB. Therefore C.
3、 MeanwhileD. Otherwise 4. Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant, traveled across half China the emperor Genghis Khan of the Yuan dynasty. A. under B. for C. with D. to 5. Once a student is caught in the exam, he will be severely punished. A. to be cheating B. to cheat C. cheating D. cheated6. Now Better
4、ware plans to shop elsewhere in Europe. A. go up B. take up C. look up D. set up 7. The research team holds a party to relax , only when they have made an achievement in work.A. at times B. all the time C. at all times D. at one time8. The company got a land from the government that the new factory
5、will .A. build on B. be built on C. build D. be built 9. Though money, her parents managed to send her to university. A. lacked B. lacking of C. lacking D. lacked in10. Its said that the food firm makes eggs illegally man-made materials.A. using B. to use C. used D. use11. We urge that new systems t
6、o prevent such accidents from happening again.A. will be put B. be put C. must be put D. can be put12. The injured died on the way to hospital. They the ambulance earlier.A. should have called B. must have called C. need have called D. would have called13. Have you ever been to the Great Wall? No, b
7、ut I wish I . A. have B. had C. am D. were14. His mother shut everybody out of the kitchen she could prepare her son the birthday party as a surprise.A. where B. when C. so that D. as if15. The house is too small for a family of three. Oh, . But I think it will be better if we have a small garden. A
8、. I dont mind it B. thats the truth C. I expect more D. youre talking it as it isSection 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.“I will never forget y
9、ou,” the old man said in tears. “Im getting old. I cant take care of you anymore. Soon, Ill 16 to an old peoples home and you cant come along. They dont 17 dogs there. Ill find a nice 18 for you. With your good looks, anyone would be 19 to own such a fine dog.”With great difficulty, the old man tied
10、 a 20 to Monsieur DuPrees neck. It said, “My name is Monsieur DuPree. For breakfast, I like eggs. For dinner, I prefer potatoes and meat. I will be your most loyal friend.”Then the old man reached for the dogs leash (皮带). He didnt want to 21 . “Dont be sad. I promise, youll be much happier with some
11、one else.”After walking for a long time in the snow, they 22 an old house. The old man stopped and looked at the house 23 . Every window was decorated with lights, and the sound of a Christmas song was carried. “This will be a nice home for you,” the old man freed his dog. “Go up the steps and scrat
12、ch (抓) at the door.” Monsieur DuPree thought his master didnt love him anymore. He had to scratch at the front door. “Woof!”A little boy 24 . When he saw Monsieur DuPree, he shouted in 25 , “Mom and Dad, come and see what Santa Claus brought!”Through teary eyes, the old man saw the mother 26 the not
13、e, and gently pull the dog inside. The old man dried his 27 , saying, “Merry Christmas, my friend.”16. A. object B. move C. see D. apply17. A. allow B. need C. buy D. respect18. A. center B. present C. meal D. home19. A. proudB. ashamedC. curiousD. worried20. A. letter B. photo C. noteD. list21. A.
14、come B. go C. eat D. care22. A. came across B. looked forC. waited for D. found out23. A. strangelyB. carefullyC. aimlessly D. illegally24. A. appeared B. arrivedC. phoned D. left25. A. joyB. anger C. fear D. pain26. A. send B. throwC. write D. read27. A. hands B. wishesC. eyes D. clothesSection C (
15、12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Ever since I was a little kid, my parents have taught me to be honest. They always think it is the right thing to do and (28) people should never lie. As I got older, I gradually un
16、derstood why being honest was so important. One day, I told a lie to a neighbor. When he found out I had lied (29) him, he no longer believed me and considered me to be (30) dishonest boy. (31) this experience I learned that if you stop being honest (32) tell a lie it will change peoples attitude to
17、 you. When you tell a lie to someone, you will lose that persons trust forever or have to devote your whole life to getting (33) back. I want to achieve great things in my life and I believe honesty will help(34) get there. Do you often tell lies? (35) you do, break this bad habit from now on.Part I
18、I 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 the passage. AThe
19、 following is a list of some of Tokyos most popular spots for cherry blossom, including the typical (典型的) time for best views in the year of 2012. Shinjuku Gyoen Shinjuku Gyoen has more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen kinds, including many early and late flowering trees. There are gia
20、nt lawn (草坪) areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Thanks to the early and late blooming trees, Shinjuku Gyoen is a good place for those who miss the main season for a week or two. 10 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station, 200 yen, April, from 9:00 to 16:30 Ueno Park As one of Japans most cro
21、wded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties, Ueno Park has more than 1,000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum. Ueno Parks blossoms typically open 1-3 days ahead of the blossoms in other spots in the city. A few steps from Ueno Station, admission free, March 27 to
22、 April 15, from 17:30 to 20:00 Sumida Park The park covers a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River. Some food stands (摊位) are available. Cherry blossom views can also be enjoyed from rented boats. There are several picnic spots under the cherry trees. Trees are lit up in the evenings,
23、which is different from other spots. A few steps from Asakusa Station, admission free, March 31 to April 8, from 8:00 to 21:30Inokashira Park There are a few hundreds of cherry trees in this giant, public city park, which has a central pond. Boats can be rented in order to view the blossoms from the
24、 water. South of Kichijoji Station, admission free, April, from 9:00 to 16:30 36. If you miss the main season of cherry blossom for one week, you can go to . A. Inokashira Park B. Ueno Park C. Shinjuku Gyoen D. Sumida Park37. According to Paragraph 3, we can infer that . A. we cant be allowed to ent
25、er Ueno Park at 21:00 B. Ueno Parks blossoms open later than other spots C. we must pay admission fees to go into Ueno Park D. we can enjoy a giant lawn in Ueno Park38. Why is Sumida Park special from other spots?A. Because it has a central pond. B. Because it is free for every visitor. C. Because i
26、t has hundreds of cherry trees.D. Because its trees are lit up in the evenings.39. Sumida Park and Inokashira Park are different from the others in . A. offering boat tours B. early opening time C. free admission D. hundreds of treesBI was on the train going to work reading a newspaper. A pregnant (
27、怀孕的) woman sat nearby, with a child in a stroller (童车) and luggage on her other side. It was midday so the train wasnt crowded. I didnt think anything of her. But later she started grimacing (表情痛苦的). Two women beside me noticed and I saw one lady go over to her asking if she was on her way to hospit
28、al. I heard the pregnant lady say she was on her way to the Jamaica station. She looked like she was giving birth to a baby and I thought these kind women would help her. I became nervous when they both left at their stop. I was nearing my stop, and I could see she was very uncomfortable. So, I aske
29、d if she needed any help. She said no, she was fine; her mom was going to pick her up at the station, which was 3 stops after mine. I decided I would make sure she got safely off the subway. She was grimacing more and more. I took hold of her luggage while she pushed her child in the stroller. I kne
30、w I would never forgive myself if I heard she was on the 6:00 pm news giving birth in the underpass. I walked with her till I saw her mother at the end of the platform. I said take care and good luck; I felt I had to do the right thing and not to turn a blind eye. I told her she needed my help and I
31、 was there; she said she would do the same and said “God bless you” and gave me a quick hug. When I looked back she was still in pain and could barely walk, and I was very happy I had helped her and hoped someone would do the same if he were in such a situation. 40. Why did the author become nervous
32、 when the two ladies got off at their stop? A. Because he didnt know how to help the woman out.B. Because he didnt have enough time to help the woman. C. Because the two ladies told him that the woman would give birth soon. D. Because he expected the two ladies could help the woman at first.41. What
33、 decision did the author make when he was nearing his stop? A. Taking the woman to his home. B. Helping the woman and not getting off first. C. Phoning the womans mom to meet her. D. Taking the woman to hospital. 42. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A. The woman would g
34、ive birth to a baby very soon.B. The woman was very eager to see her mom.C. The woman felt despair at her situation.D. The woman got too excited at the authors help.43. What is the main reason that the author walked with the woman till she saw her mother? A. He was afraid that the woman couldnt find
35、 her mother. B. He wanted to persuade the woman to go to hospital. C. He was afraid the woman would give birth in the underpass. D. The woman asked him to take her to her mother. CCommunity theatre is a theatre that is run by a local district with the efforts of volunteers. They offer many different
36、 kinds of productions, such as musical theatre, dance theatre and childrens theatre. Usually, performers are amateurs (业余爱好者) who receive no pay, but at other times professionals get involved, and they are paid. Community theatres are a great way to get involved with local actors. Now, most theatres
37、 around the world are community theatres. The definition of community theatre is a theatre that puts on shows that will entertain or benefit the community.In the 1880s, “little theatre” was started in Europe so that poor people could see theatrical productions without having to travel far or pay a l
38、ot. In 1910, this idea traveled to the United States. In the early years, community theatres were even funded by the government, but when shows became too political, government funding was stopped.Community theatres of today are a little different from the old “little theatres”, as most simply want
39、to infuse (注入) a little culture into the life of the local citizens. In many cases, these theatres are run by colleges and their theatre departments. These productions are often free of charge, or charge very little money to pay for costumes and other small expenses. Many also encourage the particip
40、ation of children and other young people to let them develop theatrical skills, as well as to keep them busy so that they do not choose to get into trouble. Additionally, for those who desire strongly to become professional actors and to one day get a chance to act in a national theatre production,
41、it is an exciting place to learn and develop theatrical skills.44. In what way can community theatres help young people?A. They can help young people make more money.B. They can help prevent young people getting into trouble.C. They can help young people go to colleges.D. They can help young people
42、become more responsible.45. Which of the following is TRUE about community theatres?A. They are usually funded by the government.B. They intend to train professional actors.C. They benefit people in many ways.D. They are quite different from the old “little theatres”.46. We can infer from the last p
43、aragraph that .A. some professional actors may come from community theatresB. community theatres only charge for costumesC. community theatres have lost their attraction todayD. people can live by acting in community theatres47. What attitude does the author have towards community theatres?A. Indiff
44、erent. B. Critical.C. Doubtful. D. Positive. DHave you heard about MOOCs? Through such courses, tens of thousands of people can take classes all at once. You can be anywhere in the world to take a MOOC. All you need is a computer and a network connection.For years, many colleges have offered classes
45、 that are taught partly or mostly online. MOOCs are available in subjects like computer science, engineering or mechanics. Can MOOCs in subjects like arts or the humanities (人文学科) be as effective?Scott Anderson teaches philosophy at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He sees both good and
46、 bad sides to MOOCs. He says, “There are parts that will be fine as mostly when students listen to a lecture, there is no special reason why they need to be physically present to hear and get it.” However, Mr Anderson also says increased numbers of students in MOOCs can mean less communication betwe
47、en them and teachers. He says two ways to deal with this are by adding more teachers and setting up online discussion groups.Lisa Jadwin teaches English and American literature and writing at St. John Fisher College in New York. She says, “Online education has some weaknesses for her subjects. Whats
48、 lost in online education is face-to-face interaction (交流).” Professor Jadwin says some students could learn very well from talks and reading assignments (作业), blogs and discussion groups. Bill Pogue teaches communications at the University of Houston-Downtown. He says that after leading classes for
49、 more than thirty years, he would not try to teach a MOOC. However, Mr Pogue sees good value in online education. He noted a strong sense of community in an online course he once took. He said the students worked together on a project while living on four continents.48. What Scott Anderson says in P
50、aragraph 3 shows that MOOCs . A. will make students unable to communicate with others B. have many experienced teachers C. are only given in a few subjects at present D. have both advantages and disadvantages49. According to Lisa Jadwin, what is the disadvantage of online classes? A. Many students w
51、ill stay away from school. B. Students dont have many subjects to choose from. C. Teachers and students cant interact face to face. D. Some teachers may be out of work.50. From the last paragraph we can learn that Bill Pogue . A. is interested in teaching a MOOC B. totally goes against online educat
52、ion C. thinks that online education has its value D. doesnt think online education will be well receivedPart Writing (20marks)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 ans
53、wer.Bad breath is a medical condition in which someones breath smells very bad. It can be linked to some food and drink, such as onions, cheese, orange juice and soda. Poor oral hygiene (口腔卫生) also can lead to bad breath because when food particles are left in your mouth, they can rot and start to s
54、mell. In addition, some heavy smokers often suffer from bad breath. Sometimes, a persons bad breath can stop you from approaching him or her but the person may not realize this problem. There are nice ways of letting someone know about his or her bad breath. You could offer sugarless gum without hav
55、ing to say anything. If you need to tell a friend he or she has bad breath, you could say that you understand food can cause bad breath because you once had it. By letting someone know that bad breath isnt something unusual, youll make your friend feel more comfortable and less embarrassed.If you su
56、spect your own breath is foul (难闻的), ask someone who will give you an honest answer without making fun of you. However, more importantly, you have to do something to prevent it. For example, dont smoke or use tobacco products. Take care of your mouth by brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Brus
57、h your tongue too, because bacteria (细菌) can grow there. Also, visit your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleaning. Not only will you get thorough cleaning, the dentist will also look around your mouth for any possible problems that can affect breath. If you have bad breath all the tim
58、e and the reason cant be determined by your dentist, you should see another doctor with more experience.Title: (51) Definitiona medical condition where ones breath (52) (53) food and drink like onions, cheese, orange juice and soda food particles left in the mouth as a result of (54) (55) Ways of le
59、ttingone know about it (56) mentioning you once had it in order to show bad breath is (57) Measures againstbad breath avoiding the use of (58) brushing teeth at least twice a day (59) having your teeth (60) by your dentist twice a year consulting a better doctor if necessarySection B (10 marks)Direc
60、tions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.One of the largest health studies ever done in the United States will look at environmental influences on children. The study will examine many environmental and genetic factors that affect the
61、health of children.Dr. Steven Hirshfeld, director of the study, said, “Our goal is to understand how you can make a most healthy child become a healthy and contributing member of adult society.”Researchers want to study one million children across America. The study will collect information from bef
62、ore they are born until they are twenty-one years old. Jennifer, a three-month pregnant (怀孕的) woman, who signed up for the study, said, “I care about pollution. Im also concerned about what I put in my body. Do they add chemicals to things? How do those things have an effect on an unborn child?”Rese
63、archers will consider questions like those as they study four thousand children in the Los Angeles area. They also plan to study one thousand children in a rural area. The aim is to see what effects pesticides (杀虫剂) used on nearby farms might have on the childrens health.Dr. Michael Lu, one of the l
64、eading researchers, said, “Were examining a number of very important childhood conditions such as various behavioral and learning problems as well as mental health problems. I think this study has the chance to change the way we look at childhood health and development.”The goal of the National Chil
65、drens Study is to create a database (数据库) that researchers around the world can use. Dr. Hirshfeld said, “This information could help solve some unanswered questions. We have knowledge gaps in many of the most important factors that influence the health and development of children and adults.”61. Wh
66、at period of ones life will be studied about? (no more than 12 words) 62. Why do researchers intend to study one thousand children in a rural area? (no more than 12 words) 63. What does Michael think of the study? (no more than 13 words) 64. Whats the main idea of the text? (no more than 14 words) 参
67、考答案: 1-15 DCBAC DABCA BABCA 16-27 BADAC BABAA DC28. that 29. to 30. a 31. From 32. and 33. it 34. me 35. If36-50 CADAD BAC BC ADDCC 51. Bad breath 52. smells very bad53. Causes 54. poor oral hygiene55. heavy smoking 56. offering sugarless gum57. (something) usual58. tobacco products59. brushing your
68、 tongue60. checked and cleaned61. From before he is born until he is twenty-one years old. 62. To see what effects pesticides might have on the childrens health. 63. It may change the way we look at childhood health and development. 64. A large study will be done to look at environmental influences on children.