1、14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U1测试 Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ARobinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe is generally accepted as the earliest adventure novel as well as the first English realistic novel. It is an exciting tale and a study of human characters. Living on an island i
2、solated (隔绝) from the world, the hero Robinson Crusoe not only surprisingly survives starving to death and extreme loneliness, but also creates a new comfortable paradise (天堂) through his hard work and ingenuity (创造力). This is the impression given by Robinson to modern readers. Young people especial
3、ly love Robinson Crusoes adventure experiences and creative life.Treasure Island Treasure Island tells an adventure story about a boy, Jim Hawkins, and his adventures with murderous (凶残的) pirates. The tale is told by Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in sea
4、rch of buried treasure. He fights with the pirates and goes through many difficulties and hardships. In the end he finds the treasure. This romantic novel with a fascinating and interesting plot has great value in literature and has made its writer well-known all over the world.Adventures of Huckleb
5、erry FinnAdventures of Huckleberry Finn is commonly regarded as one of the greatest American literature. It is told in the first person by Huck, a friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of two other Twain novels. It is a direct sequel (续集) to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The book is noted for its colorf
6、ul description of people and places along the Mississippi River. Perennially (永久地) popular with readers, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been the object of study by literary critics since its publication. 1. Which of the following is NOT true about Robinson Crusoe?A. It is a study of human charac
7、ters.B. It is especially popular with young readers.C. It is generally regarded as the earliest adventure novel.D. Its story is based on the authors personal experiences. 2. From Treasure Island we can infer that .A. the pirates treat Jim well B. all the pirates are killed by JimC. Jim is a brave an
8、d witty boy D. Jim fails to find the treasure in the end 3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for A. its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi RiverB. its detailed description of common peoples lives in AmericaC. its brief introduction of American literatureD. the na
9、rrator of the novel “Huck”BImagine shopping for clothes online and being able to run your hand across the screen of your computer or smartphone to feel the materials. That kind of simulation (仿真) technology could be available within the next five years.“Were talking about reinventing how computers i
10、nteract with humans,” said Bernie Meyerson, IBM Vice President. Extending our sense of touch is one of the innovations (创新) IBM believes will change the world in the next five years, according to the companys annual “Five in Five” list. Smart machines will also be able to listen to the environment a
11、nd highlight the sounds we care about most. For instance, an advanced speech recognition system will tell new parents why their baby is crying. This kind of thing is not possible today, but with an advanced enough system, its actually possible. In the near future, personal computers will be able to
12、do more than recognize images and visual data. Their built-in cameras will be able to analyze features such as colors, and understand the meaning of visual media, such as knowing how to sort family photos.Smart machines will also be able to smell. If you sneeze on your computer or cellphone, tiny se
13、nsors (传感器) in the machine will be able to analyze thousands of molecules (分子) in your breath. “It can give you an alarm and says, Hey, you are probably sick, go to see your doctor immediately,” Meyerson says.Mark Maloo is a computer science professor from Georgetown University. He hopes the advance
14、s will encourage more students to study science, technology, engineering and math, preparing them to play a role in future innovations. He believes theres little doubt that advances in computer technology over the next five years will make what now seems like science fiction a part of our everyday l
15、ives.4. The purpose of the text is to show us A. how smart machines will replace humans B. what our lives will be like in the future C. how to go shopping on the Internet D. why IBM wants to invent these smart machines5. In the future, if you buy clothes online, you may . A. feel the materials of th
16、e clothes by touching the screen B. ask your computer to give you some advice C. ask your computer to make the decision for you D. save a lot of money by using a smartphone6. How will a smart machine figure out that you are probably sick?A. By analyzing the thousands of molecules in your breath.B. B
17、y analyzing your comments about your body condition. C. By referring your condition to doctors.D. By asking you to describe how you feel. 7. What can we infer from the text? A. The advanced speech recognition system is already available now. B. Extending the sense of touch is the most important obje
18、ct of IBM. C. Students have an important role to play in the future inventions. D. Personal computers can only be used to recognize images.COnly about 30 percent of people in the US know how to perform CPR (心肺复苏术). Recently, a 9-year-old boy showed a Georgia woman how to perform CPR on her newborn b
19、aby.Susanna Rohm said she had experienced a parents worst nightmare (噩梦) her 2-month-old son, Isiah, was not breathing. “I noticed he looked pale. I looked at his arms and his legs and they were limp (无力的),” Rohm told a local newspaper. “Then I noticed that he looked like he wasnt alive.” In dismay,
20、 she dropped and broke her cellphone. Rohm had to run into the street, screaming for help.“I had him in my arms and screamed over and over. Then I ran outside. I saw two boys playing across the street, and I yelled, Go and ask your parents to call 911,” Rohm said. But the two boys were able to do mo
21、re than that. Nine-year-old Ethan Wilson took action, showing Rohm how to perform CPR on little Isiah while ten-year-old Rocky Hurt helped as well.Rocky said he had learned the CPR technique from a poster in a health class at their school, Sedalia Park Elementary. “I was thinking wed better give her
22、 a helping hand instead of getting scared,” Ethan said. “I told her to push on the babys chest five to ten times a minute with only two fingers, tilt back the babys head, plug the babys nose and breathe into the babys mouth,” Ethan said in an interview.At last, Isiah began crying and was breathing a
23、gain. He spent two nights in a local hospital. “If the little boy hadnt shown me what to do right there, my baby would probably not be alive right now,” Rohm said.8. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that in the US, . A. CPR is considered important by most people B. most children are taught how to perfo
24、rm CPR C. many parents dont know how to perform CPR D. kids must learn how to perform CPR on babies9. What does the underlined word “dismay” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Panic.B. Anger. C. Excitement.D. Joy.10. What did Rohm do when she saw the two boys? A. She asked them to call 911 as soon as
25、possible. B. She asked them to teach her how to perform CPR. C. She asked them to ask their parents for help. D. She asked them to help her perform CPR on her baby.11. What Rohm said in the last paragraph shows that she was . A. gratefulB. regretfulC. surprised D. ashamedDHeres one new mom with lots
26、 of experience at least 62 years old. On February 3, a Laysan albatross (黑背信天翁) named Wisdom hatched a healthy chick on a Pacific island near Hawaii. It was the sixth year in a row this bird had hatched a chick. What makes Wisdom so special is that her species normally lives only 12 to 40 years. So
27、not only has she outlived most other Laysan albatrosses by at least two decades, but also remained productive and able to hatch healthy chicks in her 60s.To track a wild bird, biologists often wrap a long-lasting, numbered metal band around one of the birds legs. Scientists can then recognize a part
28、icular bird every time its band comes into view. Chandler Robbins first banded her leg in 1956. At the time, this biologist from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimated that she was already at least 5 years old.Once reaching breeding age, Wisdom and her kin (亲属) return each November to a tiny Pa
29、cific island to breed. At breeding time, the Laysan albatross will scratch out a shallow nest in the ground. A female then lays a single egg. Both she and her mate will take turns incubating (孵化) the egg until it hatches. More than seven out of every ten Laysan albatrosses nest on just one islandMid
30、way Atoll. Thats Wisdoms home.Wild albatrosses often die long before they come close to Wisdoms age. Some are eaten. Others starve to death, get sick or suffer life-threatening injuries from the gears used by fishing boats. Keeping track of such long-lived birds offers scientists an opportunity to l
31、earn much about how these animals reproduce, especially late in life. Since she was first banded, Wisdom may have reared as many as 35 chicks.12. What makes Wisdom special? A. She becomes the oldest bird in the world. B. She often flies to a Pacific island to nest. C. She hatched a healthy chick at
32、a very old age. D. She can hatch a healthy chick almost every year.13. In Paragraph 3, the writer tells us . A. when the albatross hatched its first chick B. how scientists know the albatross age C. why the albatross lives such a long life D. why scientists are interested in the albatross14. What do
33、 we know about Laysan albatrosses breeding habits? A. They begin to incubate eggs in October. B. All albatrosses like nesting on the same island. C. A female albatross hatches one chick each time. D. Male albatrosses are not responsible for incubating eggs.15. What is the best title of the text? A.
34、An albatross outlives most of other albatrosses B. An albatross attracts scientists attention C. An albatross hatched a healthy chick at 62D. An albatross was seen again 56 years later 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In school and in life, the support from parents is ve
35、ry important for a students confidence and sense of achievement. 16 An understanding of these roles can help you help your children step up to the challenges of learning. Be a cheerleader. Real learning is not based on reward, but on the value your children place on the process itself. Its important
36、 to make something positive out of failure and to teach young learners this important skill. Ask your children what they do when they fail at something that theyre good at. 17 Be a friend. Learning about math or reading isnt the only struggle your children face in school. 18 Sometimes what they real
37、ly need is someone who is willing to hear what theyre thinking and that someone should be you. Listening respectfully to your childrens concerns can be a major confidence booster (增强剂) all by itself. Be a teacher. You cant just leave it all to teachers. Sure, its their job, but even the best and bri
38、ghtest teacher cannot have enough time to meet the individual (个体的) needs of every child, especially in a crowded classroom. 19 Be available and enthusiastic. Your children need to feel that you want to be there and that helping them isnt a chore. Be the enforcer. Yes, sometimes you have to be tough
39、 (强硬的). 20 Enforce in advance by helping your children set and keep schedules, reach goals and complete assignments on time. Be respectful. Dont expect your children to understand a class schedule. They wont get it right the first time. A. But theres more to it than just punishment.B. Read aloud reg
40、ularly, even to older kids.C. This will help your children become caring learners.D. Parents play important roles in their childrens education.E. This will help them see how important it is to keep trying.F. Maybe theyre having problems with a teacher or a group of friends.G. Children still need per
41、sonal attention, so its the role of the parent to make sure they get it.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)In December 2013, my parents asked me what I wanted for Christmas. At that point, for the first time, I realized how 21 I was to have been born in such a fortunate family. The
42、re was nothing that I could 22 because there was nothing more that I needed. I was truly 23 . This made me 24 all the children who did not have homes or food, let alone 25 for Christmas. With these 26 in my mind, I told my parents in January that 27 getting me an expensive gift for the holidays, Id
43、love to use the 28 to get lots of small gifts for all the children that hadnt gotten anything for Christmas. At first, they were 29 . Then they realized I was 30 and agreed to spend $500 on gifts for young kids from the families 31 at the homeless shelter. It was such a nice 32 . I remember going to
44、 the homeless shelter to 33 the toys to as many kids as I could give. One of the children looked at me with his innocent (天真的) eyes. I could see the 34 in them. It was obvious that he had never 35 a Christmas gift before, so when he asked me where I got the gifts from, I told him what I knew he want
45、ed me to say: that I was helping Santa Claus (圣诞老人). I explained that Santa was sorry that he was so 36 , but that gift had been made 37 for him! The boy took the gift slowly, smiled and ran to his mother. The last thing I 38 as I moved on to give a gift to the next child was the boys voice: “Mommy,
46、 Santa really does 39 ! And he didnt 40 us this year!”21. A. painful B. sad C. annoying D. lucky22. A. give up B. ask for C. look after D. rely on23. A. tired B. satisfied C. frightened D. worried 24. A. think about B. come across C. bring up D. cheer up 25. A. cars B. gifts C. classes D. parties 26
47、. A. expressions B. thoughts C. scenes D. reasons 27. A. instead of B. apart from C. because of D. as though 28. A. excuse B. opportunity C. money D. method 29. A shocked B. moved C. amused D. disappointed 30. A. proud B. crazy C. serious D. cautious 31. A. living B. arriving C. waiting D. working 3
48、2. A. accident B. trick C. experience D. honor 33. A. make up B. hand out C. deal with D. pack up 34. A. calmness B. astonishment C. sorrow D. anger 35. A. made B. sent C. received D. exchanged 36. A. poor B. busy C. upset D. late 37. A. simply B. specially C. likely D. friendly 38. A. said B. saw C
49、. heard D. remembered 39. A. wonder B. exist C. believe D. promise 40. A. punish B. award C. defend D. forget第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Jack: Jenny, look at Max. Isnt he a great dog? He helped the police catch hold of a robber (抢劫犯) yesterday. Jenny: This is 41 (
50、amaze), Jack. I never 42 (know) Max is so great. When did you start keeping it, Jack? Jack: I met Max in an animal shelter five months ago. He 43 (stay) with me since then. He was dirty when I first met him.Jenny: Why did you want to take it home?Jack: Well, I took it home for several reasons, the m
51、ost important of 44 was that I love dogs. I think dogs are lovely. 45 , they are devoted to their owners. Jenny: I also love dogs, but I dont have time to keep 46 . You know, I have to leave home early 47 the morning and come home very late. I dont have time to take care of a dog. Jack: You should t
52、ry to keep a dog. Youll have great fun. I can help you take care of him. He can even play with Max.Jenny: Do you spend time 48 (look) after Max every day? Jack: Yes. 49 busy I am, I set aside some time for him each day. I often walk him in the park nearby. The more time I spend with him, the 50 (wel
53、l) I like him. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 第三部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号() ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线() 划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起) 不计分。Dear Peter,Im writing t
54、o ask whether you can do me a favor. I want to have a pen friend, hopeful a girl in her early twenty, and with interests similar to mine. In my mind, she is someone who is interested in traveling, swimming, and playing the table tennis. Beside, it would be better for her to have a pet dog as I have
55、kept that at home for some time. With such a pen friend, I think I can share her our traveling experiences, and whatever we have in common. And I believe I would improve my English by doing so and learn more about his country.I look forward to hear from you soon. Yours, Susan第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你的
56、好友王林生病了。现在请你给他写一封信，要点包括：1. 听到好友生病时的心情；2. 劝他放弃熬夜的习惯；3. 建议他身体康复后要保证睡眠，经常锻炼，合理饮食。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考答案：01-15 DCABA ACCAC ACBCC16-20 DEFGA21-40 DBBAB BACAC ACBBC DBCBD 41. amazing 42. knew 43. has stayed 44. which 45. Besides46. one 47. in 48. looking 49. However 50. better短文改错Dear Pete
57、r,Im writing to ask whether you can do me a favor. I want to have a pen friend, hopeful a girl hopefullyin her early twenty, and with interests similar to mine. In my mind, she is someone who is interested twentiesin traveling, swimming, and playing table tennis. Beside, it would be better for her t
58、o have a pet dog as I Besides have kept that at home for some time. With such a pen friend, I onethink I can share her our traveling experiences, and whatever with orwe have in common. And I believe I would improve my English will by doing so and learn more about his country. herI look forward to he
59、ar from you soon. hearing Yours, SusanOne possible version：Dear Wang Lin,I am terribly sorry to hear that you have been ill for a few days and I hope that you will get well soon. You often stay up late at night, which is really a bad habit. Staying up has done great harm to your health and I hope that you can give up the bad habit.To keep healthy, you should have enough sleep and take regular exercise. Taking proper exercise can make you active and keep you fit. In addition, you should eat a balanced diet, which is helpful to your health. Hope to see you well soon. Yours, Li Hua
