1、 同盛中学2016年4月周测试题第二部分阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and dr
2、ove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldnt take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, m
3、y mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Ba
4、sille even had a key to out house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldnt freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no
5、home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my
6、 childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch （门廊）. Every so often my sons friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.21. Mr Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer_.A.
7、to show his magical power. B. to pay for the delivery C. to satisfy his curiosity. D. to please his mother. 22. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boys house?A. He wanted to have tea there. B. He was a respectable person.C. He was treated as a family member. D. He
8、 was fully trusted by the family.23. Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now. B. It has been driven out of the market.C. Its service is getting poor. D. It is forbidden by law.24. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He missed the good old day
9、s. B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He missed it for his milk bottles. D. He planted flowers in it. BWhile small may be beautiful, tall is just plain uncomfortable it seems, particularly when it comes to staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.The Tall Persons Club Great Britain (TPCG
10、B), which was formed six months ago to campaign for the needs of the tall, has turned its attention to hotels and restaurants. Beds that are too small, shower heads that are too low, and restaurant tables with hardly any leg-room all make life difficult for those of above average height, it says.But
11、 it is not just the extra-tall whose needs are not being met. The average height of the population has been increasing yet the standard size of beds, doorways, and chairs has remained unchanged“The bedding industry says a bed should be six inches larger than the person using it, so even a king-size
12、bed at 66(6 feet and 6 inches) is falling short for 25% of men, while the standard 63 bed caters for less than half of the male population.” Said TPCGB president Phil Heinricy, “seven-foot beds would work fine.”Similarly, restaurant tables can cause no end of problems. Small tables, which mean the l
13、ong-legged have to sit a foot or so away from them, are enough to make tall customers go elsewhere.Some have already taken note, however. At Queens Moat HousesCaledoman Hotl in Edinburgh, 66beds are now put in as standard after requests for longer beds from taller visitors, particularly Americans.25
14、. What is the purpose of the TPCGB campaign?A. To provide better services. B. To rebuild hotels and restaurants.C. To draw public attention to the needs of the tall. D. To attract more people to become its members.26. Which of the following might be a bed of proper length according to Phil Heinricy?
15、A. 72. B. 7 C. 66 D. 6327.What may happen to restaurants with small tables?A. They may lose some customers. B. They may start businesses elsewhere.C. They have to find easy chairs to match the tables.D. They have to provide enough space for the long-legged.28. What change has already been made in a
16、hotel in Edinburgh?A. Tall people pay more for larger beds. B. 66beds have taken the place of 63beds.C. Special rooms are kept for Americans. D. Guest rooms are standardized. CCassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husbands income.So this year she did somethingmore than a hobby(业余爱好):She pl
17、anted vegetables in her yard.For her first garden,Ms.Feeley hasput in 15 tomato plants,and five rows of a variety of vegetables.The familys old farm house has becomea chicken house,itsresidentsarriving next month.Last year, Ms.Rita Gartin kept a small garden.Thisyear she has made it much larger beca
18、use,she said,The cost of everything is going up and I was lookingto lose a few pounds,too；so its a win-win situation all around. They are among the growing number of Americans who,driven by higher living costs and a fallingeconomy(经济),have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time.Others have
19、increased the size oftheir existing gardens.Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home.Now many gardens across the country have been sold outfor several months.In Austin,Tex.,some of the gardens have a three-year w
20、aiting list. George CBall Jr.,owner of a company,said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40%overlast year,double the average growth of the last five years.Mr.Ball argues that some of the reasons havebeen building for the last few years.The big one is the striking rise in the cost of food
21、like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruits and vegetables.Food prices have increased because ofhigher oil prices.People are now driving less,taking fewer vacations,so there is more time to garden.29. What does the word “residents” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. chic
22、kens B. tomatoes C. gardens D. people30. Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A. More Americans are dong it for fun.B. The price of oil is lower than before.C. Theres a growing need for fruits.D. The cost of living is on the rise.31. Which of the following might be the best title
23、 for the text?A. Family Food Planning B. Banking on GardeningC. A Belt-tightening Move D. Gardening as a Hobby DWanted, Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. Youll work on the stations music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary,
24、 along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from Decemb
25、er17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:3016:00Excellent pay.Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants Assistant When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with
26、 post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware Trainer If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and t
27、raining, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简
28、历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.32. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100. B. Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited. C. The Enterprise Shopping Center D. Wealden District Council.33. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shoppin
29、g Center needs a person who _.A. is aged between 24 and 40 B. may do some training work C. should deal with general duties D. can work for about a month34. which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer,London Kiss.B.Father Christmas.C. Accountants AssistantD.Software Trainer35.What k
30、ind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?A.One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledgeD. One trained in producing music programs.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15 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。 Money MattersParents should help the
31、ir children understand money. 36_ so you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.1.The basic function of moneyBeing explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services.its important to show
32、your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier.37_ when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2.Money l
33、essonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty.38_ If you must say no to a childs request to spend money,explain,“You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say.“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3.39_ Begin at the grocery store
34、. Pick out similar brands of a producta name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.40_If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved.Later,yo
35、u may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases. A.Wise decision. B. The value of money. C. Permit the child to choose between them D. Tell your child why he can or cannot have certain things. E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you. F
36、. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store. G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）第二节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In our discussion with people o
37、n how education can help them succeed in life,a woman remembered the first meeting of an introductory_41_course about 20 years ago.The professor _42_the lecture hall,placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans（豆）, and invited the students to _43_how many beans the jar contained.After _4
38、4_shouts of wildly wrong guesses the professor smiled a thin,dry smile,announced the _45_ answer,and went on saying,”You have just _46_an important lesson about science.That is Never_47_ your own senses.”Twenty years later,the _48_could guess what the professor had in mind.He _49_himself,perhaps,as
39、inviting his students to start an exciting _50_into an unknown worldInvisible（无形的）to the_51_ ,which can be discovered only through scientific_52_.But the seventeen-year-old girl could not accept or even_53_the invitation.She was just_54_to understand the world.And she_55_ that her firsthand experien
40、ce could be the _56_ .The professor,however,said that it was _57_ .he was taking away her only_58_for knowing and was providing her with no substitute.“I remember feeling small and_59_ ,”the women says,“and I did the only thing I could do.I_60_ the course that afternoon,and I havent gone near scienc
41、e since.”41A.art B.history C.science D.math42A.searched for B.looked at C.got through D.marched into43A.count B.guess C.report D.watch44A.warning B.giving C.turning away D.listening to45A.ready B.possible C.correct D.difficult46A.learned B.prepared C.taught D.taken47A.lose B.trust C.sharpen D.show48
42、A.lecturer B.scientist C.speaker D.woman49A.described B.respected C.saw D.served50A.voyage B.movement C.change D.rush51.A.professor B.eye C.knowledge D.light52.A.model B.senses C.spint D.methods53.A.hear B.make C.present D.refuse54.A.suggesting B.beginning C.pretending D.waiting55.A.believed B.doubt
43、ed C.proved D.explained56. A.growth B.strength C.faith D.truth57.A.firm B.interesting C.wrong D.acceptable58.A.task B.tool C.success D.connection59.A.cruel B.proud C.frightened D.brave60.A.dropped B.started C.passed D.missed第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分55分）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
44、）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as61_investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the62_(late) medical development. Ordinary people use it fo
45、r shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from63_countries and cultures. However,64_there are many positive developments65_(associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns.66_conce
46、rn relates to a lack of control over67_appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are68_ (restrict) on what kinds of programs can69_(broadcast) and at what times of the day. With
47、the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable 70_their children to see.第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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限一
48、词。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My summer travel started terribly .I was at the Shanghai Railway Station buy a ticket to Hang Zhou. I was going to visit a friend here and after that I would go to Xiamen for long holiday. I bought my ticket but turned around to pick up my bag from the floor and then I rea
49、lized that someone had stolen it.Luckily I had all my money on my pocket,but the only clothes I had was those I had on.It felt very strange to travel without any luggages.When I finally arrived at my friend he lent to me lots of clothes. I feel very happy that I could change my clothes at last.第二节 书
50、面表达（满分15分）最近，你校同学正在参加某英文报组织的一场讨论。讨论的主题是：公园要不要收门票?请你根据下表所提供的信息，给报社写一封信，客观地介绍讨论情况。60的同学认为 1不应该收门票 2.公园是公众休闲的地方 3.如收门票，需建大门、围墙，会影响城市形象40的同学认为 1应收门票，但票价不要太高 2支付园林工人工资 3购新花木注意：1信的开头已为你写好。2词数：100左右。3参考词汇：门票-entrance feeDear EditorIm writing to tell you about the discussion we have had about whether an ent
51、rance fee should be charged for parks_ Yours truly英语参考答案阅读理解(共20小题，每题3分，满分60分)21-25 CDBAC 26-30 BABAD 31-35 BADCC 36-40 GFDAC完形填空（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）41-45 CDBDC 46-50 ABDCA 51-55 BDABA 56-60 DCBCA语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）61.an 62.latest 63.other/different 64. while 65.associated66. One67. what68. rest
52、rictions69. be broadcast(ed)70.for改错(1)短文改错：My summer travel started terribly. I was at the Shanghai Railway Station buy a buyingTicket to Hangzhou. I was going to visit a friend here and after that I would go to thereXiamen for long holiday. I bought my ticket but turned around to pick up my bag a
53、andfrom the floor and then I realized that someone had stolen it. Luckily I had all myMoney on my pocket, but the only clothes Ihad was those I had on. It felt very strange In wereto travel without any luggages. When I finally arrived at my friend he lent to me luggage friend slots of clothes. I fee
54、l very happy that I could change my clothes at last. Felt One possible version Dear editor, Im writing to tell you about the discussion we have had about whether an entrance fee should be charged for parks. 60% of us schoolmates think that an entrance fee do not meet peoples expectations, for a park
55、 is considered to be a place where the public can have a good time when they are not busy either at home or at work. If an entrance fee must be paid by the visitors for a park, it will be necessary to build a gate and surrounding walls. In the end a city will take on a bad look. 40% of us schoolmate
56、s think that an entrance fee can be accepted, but it must not be too expensive. The money from ticket selling can be used for paying the gardeners in the park and buying some other kinds of flowers and trees. With regard to myself, I think an entrance fee is useful, for it can be used to protect a park. Do we share the same opinion, dear editor? Yours truly