1、河北省石家庄市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期寒假作业（第13天）一、 词汇运用1.oppose vt._ adj.2.consequence n._ adv.3.state vt._ n.4.steady adj._adv.5.exist vi._ n.6.contribute v._ n7.grow v._ n.8.disagree vi. _n.9. educate vt._ n. (人)_adj.10. consume vt._ n._n.(人)二、 单句填空1.In addition to these traditional activities, we have a w
2、ider _ (范围) of choices, such as travelling and visiting our relatives or friends.2.The two pictures look so similar at one_ (一瞥), but they are totally different.3.The _ (平均的) temperature ranges between 23 and 39 and 51% of the island is covered with forests.4.The people who cannot quit smoking may e
3、asily be affected by his _ (情况) and surroundings.5.We advocate _(use) cloth or paper bags instead of plastic ones when shopping.6.Pleasant music is often played between classes to make students _(refresh) and relaxed for a while.7. A large quantity of money _ (collect) to help those suffering from t
4、he flood since last Monday.8. She was strongly _ (oppose) to the idea of going abroad.9. Under no _(circumstance) did I expect that I would meet so many problems when I decided to take the job. 10. Misunderstandings _ (result) from lack of social communication, if not handled properly, may lead to s
5、erious problems.11. Hell have to find some other work for he cant put up _ this loud noise any more.12. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the worlds highest plateau, _ (average) over 4,000 metres above sea level.13. In order to keep rivers and lakes clean and prevent water from _ (pollute), we must do so
6、mething to protect them.14.We should do our work well to make _ (contribute) to our future, our society and our nation.15.If you take part in our summer camp, youll have a wide range of_ (choice) to broaden your horizons.16.The children wonder when and how the universe came into_ (exist).17.Animal a
7、ctivists advocate that the government _ (set) up a special organization to protect these migrating birds. 18. When _(compare) with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountain does not seem high at all.19. You have made a few mistakes, but _ the whole you have done well.20. From this story, I a
8、m firmly convinced of the significance of honesty, which will contribute to _(build) a warm and harmonious society.三、 阅读理解AOur “Whats New” collection features a massive range of the latest new DVD releases in movies, TV series, and documentaries.Andre RieuThe Magic of MaastrichtAndre commemorates(纪念
9、)a remarkable 30 years since the founding of his beloved band，Johann Strauss Orchestra. This collection of finely crafted interpretations of uplifting evergreens is a must-have!Tracks include: Sole Mio, Hava Nagila(Let Us Be Happy), Halleluia, Tuti Frutti, Cant Help Falling in Love, and more!$25. 95
10、. 1 DVD. 200 mins.Railroad AustraliaMeet the kings of the train world and discover what it takes to keep these metal monsters on the tracks. In a wild frontier of extreme heat and vast distances, an army of workers toil day and night to keep the nations lifeblood flowing with a lot of help from the
11、biggest and most powerful trains in existence.$24. 95. 2 DVDs. 325 mins.Gentle BenBased on the beloved childrens novel Gentle Ben follows the thrilling adventures in the Florida Everglades of a game warden, Tom Wedloe(Dennis Weaver), his wife Ellen(Beth Bricknel), their son Mark(Clint Howard)and Mar
12、ks tame bear Ben. $39. 95. 4 DVDs. 711 mins. Land GirisLand Girls follows the lives and loves of four girls away from home, doing their bit for Britain in the Womens Land Army(WLA), a British civilian organization in WWII. The four girls have all joined the WLA with one common goal, to serve their c
13、ountry and help win the war. Follow the girls as they try to live out their lives in very challenging circumstances, with lots of laughter and tears along the way.$29. 95. 1 DVD. 222 mins. 1. Which of the following probably appeals to kids most?A. Andre Rieu-the Magic of Maastricht. B. Railroad Aust
14、ralia.C. Gentle Ben.D. Land Giris.2. What is Andre Rieu most probably?A. A detective. B. A musician. C. An engineer. D. A novelist.3. What do you know about Land Girls?A. It is set in Britain in the Second World War.B. It describes the lives of four American girls. C. It is a TV drama series about B
15、ritish army life. D. It is a story about four American women victims.BAs a teenager working at part-time jobs in New York City in 1939, Stan Lee never expected to become a legendary talent behind some of the worlds most memorable super-heroes.“I never looked that far ahead,” says Lee. “In fact, I ne
16、ver thought Id get into the comic book business. I applied for a job at a publishing company and I thought they published regular magazines. But the one place they had an opening was in the comic book department, so thats where I went.” By the time the company became known as Marvel Comics, in the 1
17、960s, he was an art director and about to revolutionize comics. Unlike the perfect comic book superheroes of other companies, Lee made Marvels new characters faulty, more human. “And I tried to show that even though they had super power, everything wasnt perfect in their lives. They still had to wor
18、ry about earning a living. About their relationship with other people, about their families and their health and so forth,” Lee says. The characters that Lee and the Marvel artists created are so popular，more than two billion comic books based on their adventures have been published, in 75 countries
19、 and 25 languages. Looking back over his 70 years in comics, Lee sees other changes, too. “When we did the comics years ago, we tried to make them so they were suitable for every age. We had a lot of action, but we didnt really have what wed call violence,” he says. “I tried to write them, so they w
20、ere intelligent enough for an older reader, but a young kid could also understand them and enjoy them.”Interest in stories about Marvels superheroes is growing, especially in Hollywood. Next year, Captain America and The Mighty Thor will bring their adventures to the big screen following in the supe
21、r-footsteps of The X-Men and Spiderman.Lee is no longer surprised at the popularity of the characters he helped create. “Now I expect it. In fact, if people talk about some of the great characters in the world today and they dont mention Marvels characters, I get very upset.”4. What do we know about
22、 Stan Lee?A. He is not satisfied with his characters. B. He will appear on the big screen.C. He is noted for the gift for comic artwork. D. He wrote over two billion comic books.5. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Stan Lee happened to enter comics industry and made it. B. Stan Lee applied for a
23、 job at a publishing company but failed.C. Stan Lee got into the comic book department with large goals.D. Stan Lee ran Marvel Comics and reformed comics in the 1960s.6. The characters made by Marvel Comics_.A. were perfect comics heroesB. led readers to live a perfect lifeC. satisfied the taste of
24、readers of all agesD. exposed the violence and darkness of the world7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Comic Superheroes of Marvel ComicsB. Comic Films Created by Marvel ComicsC. Superheroes Comics Company in Big ScreenD. Father of Greatest Comic Super HeroesStan LeeCIm a student in my
25、third year at Robert Gordon University, but I also work 35 hours a week at Sainsburys to make ends meet.I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert, whatever it takes. The work I do at Sainsburys is very physical like stacking shelves. I am lucky because the amount I lift at wor
26、k is nothing compared with the weight I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.I am originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven. Money was always tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but there was no money for luxuries (奢侈品). I worked hard at school though and, wi
27、th the help of professors, I got the best A-level grades in my class.Unfortunately, though I had applied for settled British residential status, the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I was not eligible for a student loan (贷款). The only way I could aff
28、ord to go to university was that I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents paid for my tuition fees.I dont have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, Id like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard i
29、snt new for me. Growing up, my parents cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.My dream is to get a job in the NHS. But now, Im just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future.8. Why does the author
30、 work long hours and sometimes overtime every week?A. To pay for his own living expenses.B. To pay for his tuition fees.C. To prove his ability to earn money.D. To help his parents pay off the debts.9. What does the underlined word “eligible” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Responsible.B. Anxious.C. Qual
31、ified.D. Accessible.10. Which of the following can NOT be used to describe the author?A. Determined.B. Diligent.C. Sociable.D. Ambitious.11. Which proverb can best summarize the passage?A. Actions speak louder than words.B. God help those who help themselves.C. A penny saved is a penny earned.D. Whe
32、re there is life, there is hope.四、 完形填空Failing SuccessfullyTwo years ago I took part in a speech competition and delivered a memorized speech. It was a hard time for me when the judge 1 the winners. At last, the moment of truth came. I got the worst.After not being placed in the competition, I reall
33、y wanted to 2 again. I realized that finding the right topic was the most important part of the whole 3 . It needs to be motivational and inspirational to the 4 . So I reworked my speech for the following year, 5 a different topic and spending many hours before the computer and in libraries doing re
34、search. Then I worked 6 the speech, line by line, word by word, making it 7 better.The next year I participated in the competition again. I gave my 8 in two parts: one was about my own experience and the other was about the feelings that people usually have when giving a speechhow 9 it is, standing
35、on a stage all alone, with everyone sitting and watching them. My speech 10 down well and I was hoping to do that a little bit better. 11 , my wish didnt come true. The competition was so fierce and again I wasnt 12 .I was deeply disappointed, since I couldnt accept the fact that I had 13 twice in s
36、omething that I had worked so hard on. However, I knew that losing is 14 and part of life. One of the judges said to me that my speech was quite good, 15 it needed to be better if I wanted to go any further. He advised me to struggle to 16 something like some of the empty gestures. He said that I wo
37、uld surely succeed someday.While I didnt earn 17 as a result of the competition, I did gain a new viewpoint. I discovered that I could fail successfully. I think Ill 18 to work hard and enter the next competition. Now, whenever Im faced with a defeat, I 19 myself of what a famous person said, “The p
38、ath was worn and slippery. My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself that its a slip and not a 20 .1. A. announcedB. predictedC. observedD. interviewed2. A. sufferB. competeC. win D. check3. A. rangeB. condition C. system D. process4. A. aud
39、ience B. companion C. director D. author5. A. reviewingB. supposing C. picking D. comparing6. A. duringB. against C. behind D. through7. A. increaseB. flow C. expose D. occur8. A. choiceB. instruction C. reason D. speech9. A. annoyingB. surprising C. frightening D. confusing10. A. went B. dropped C.
40、 slowed D. rolled11. A. AngrilyB. Sadly C. Strangely D. Eagerly12. A. settledB. treatedC. placed D. affected13. A. decreasedB. escaped C. struggled D. failed14. A. flexibleB. normal C. appropriate D. typical15. A. but B. so C. for D. or 16. A. assumeB. declareC. overcome D. acquire17. A. profitsB. a
41、wards C. comments D. qualities 18. A. continue B. agree C. regret D. apply 19. A. allowB. inform C. accuse D. remind20. A. kickB. push C. fall D. walk五、 语法填空There is a small but growing movement in America of many 1 (family) that want to reduce waste to zero. 2 (they) goal of producing no trash is p
42、robably impossible to reach. Some come close, reducing a years worth of trash to only a few things 3 can fit into a small container. All other things, they say, can be recycled or composted.Zero Wasters, as they are called, help each other by 4 (share) advice on blogs and social media. A lot of peop
43、le have given 5 (value) advice on the subject recently. Some of the advice includes where to buy things 6 (avoid) unwanted packaging and how to recycle things that most people throw away.Bea Johnson, a housewife, says that reducing shopping means her family has more money for fun vacations 7 ever be
44、fore. She, who is 8 (satisfy) with the fact, says all their clothing comes from used clothing stores. She says that has reduced her household spending 9 40 percent.Zero Wasters advocate talking about five “rs” that describe what they do: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot. They request that thin
45、gs like remaining food not 10 (throw) away randomly and refuse containers at restaurants.英语作业第13天一、词汇1. opposed 2. consequently 3.statement 4.steadily 5. existence 6. contribution 7.growth 8.disagreement 9.educator educated/educational 10.consumption consumer二、单句填空 1. range 2.glance 3.average 4.circ
46、umstances 5.using 6.refreshed 7.has been collected 8. opposed 9.circumstance 10.resulting 11.with 12.averaging 13.being polluted 14.contributions 15.choices 16.existence 17.(should) set pared 19.on 20.building三、阅读理解：1-3 CBA 4-7 CACD 8-11 ACCB 四、完形：1-5 ABDAC 6-10 DBDCA 11-15 BCDBA 16-20 CBADC五、语法填空1families2Their3that4. sharing 5valuable6to avoid 7than8satisfied9by 10be thrown
