高一英语期中试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25.--- Where have you been all the time? The plane is about to depart.--- I’m so sorry, but I ________ you ________ at the information desk.A. thought, wereB. am thinking, wereC. think, areD. have thought, have been26.We can spare some time to ________ local artists at work at the Alaska Indian Arts center.A. celebrateB. commentC. obeyD. observe27.Most developers reserve the right to ________ a property which they think is virtuallyunsaleable.A. turn inB. turn downC. turn onD. turn off28.Once environmental damage ________ by animals or plants from foreign lands, it takesmany years for the existing system to recover.A. had been doneB. will be doneC. is being doneD. is done29.During the day, when he ________ to other passengers, he would sit on deck, looking out atsea through a telescope.A. doesn’t talkB. hadn’t talkedC. wasn’t talkingD. hadn’t been talking30.This is the time when players can ________ ideas about the strengths and weaknesses ofopponents and establish a few operational rules.A. returnB. changeC. exchangeD. switch31.An essay is usually ________ the introduction, the main body, which mainly consists of thesupporting evidence, and the conclusion.A. made up ofB. made ofC. made fromD. made out of32.We haven’t reached the summit yet, but we ________ with a little bit of luck and a lot ofdetermination.A. willB. have hadC. wouldD. would have33.More than 750 commercial airliners ________ fatal accidents last year. Added to that werethe 1,550 smaller aircraft.A. involved inB. were involved ofC. were involved inD. involved of34.I ________ the death penalty as a violent and evil punishment that weakens the legalfoundations of society.A. thinkB. supposeC. believeD. regard35.--- They ________ next door. Terribly noisy, isn’t it?--- Yes, that house keeps changing hands and the new owner always begins by putting in a new fireplace, which is just on the other side of this wall, so we ________ everything.A. always hammer, are hearingB. are always hammering, hearC. have always hammered, heardD. always hammered, were hearing36.Li Na, the first Chinese player to win a grand slam singles title, ________ another famousfirst to her collection when she ________ the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Victoria Azarenka yesterday.A. has added, has reachedB. was adding, reachedC. added, reachedD. added, was reaching37.Estimates of the amount of oil spilled into the Gulf during the war ________, but areasonable guess of around 4 million barrels is about twice the “________” annual pollution from oil wells and tankers.A. change, naturalB. range, standardC. vary, normalD. adjust, regular38. A Chinese journalist arrested over a series of articles criticizing a partly state-owned firm________ on state television yesterday ________, saying he ________ the articles were unverified and false.A. to appear, apologized, had admittedB. was appeared, apologizing, was admittingC. appeared, to apologize, admittedD. was appearing, apologized, would admitSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.picturesB.createC.enthusiasticD.exhibitedE.ordinaryF.repairsG.spreadH.famousI.sufferingsJ.definitelyEvery guide book would recommend some must-see tourist attractions. However, some of the most _____39_____ sites can also be the most disappointing. Maybe it’s not that these places are not mind-blowing --- it’s just that they have been given so much hype (夸大的宣传) for being spectacular that we _____40_____ unreal images in our own minds. The top spots on the list of disappointing tourist attractions, according to tourists’ votes, are taken by these sites:Eiffel TowerCalled the “Iron Lady,” the Eiffel Tower is _____41_____ one of the most prominent symbols of France. Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited tourist attraction in the world, attracting about seven million tourists a year, 75 percent of them being foreigners. But hours of waiting in line to go up the tower alone is frustrating enough to kill the pleasure for even the most _____42_____ tourist. And the ticket is overpriced, tourists say.The Louvre’s Mona LisaWhen Leonardo da Vinci painted the portrait of a shy-looking smiling woman in the 16th century, he must have had no idea about what _____43_____ people in the 21st century would have to undergo to see the painting. No tourist to Paris would want to miss the Mona Lisa, displayed at the magnificent Louvre in Paris. As a result, the room where the painting is _____44_____ is usually totally crowded, making it difficult to even get a glimpse of the famous painting.Statue of LibertyAlthough it has long been an icon of America, the Statue of Libertyis, some say, a(n) _____45_____ monument, at least when it is closed for extensive _____46_____ related to safety measures. During these times, tourists can reach the island of freedom but are not allowed to climb into the crown. The repairs, costing about $28 million, were completed for the 126th anniversary of its opening on October 28, 2012. Until then, tourists can only take some _____47_____ at the base of the statue but the statue itself may remain outside their visit.III. Reading. Comprehension Section A ( 15% )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.A long time ago a baby was born into a poor family. His future looked _____48_____ as he grew to see a poor life before him. He joined the army as a common soldier and was wounded so _____49_____ that he never regained the use of his left arm.He later failed to find a good job and, on two _____50_____, was sent to debtor’s prison. He continued to brush aside the law and struggled just to _____51_____.But, despite his poor life, he never let go of his _____52_____ to write a book. He wrote a beautiful story which came from his heart’s deepest dreams and desires. It has _____53_____ generations of people the world over ever since. It is about a man who saw the world _____54_____ from everyone else. Though written in _____55_____, the book is an encouraging tale of irrepressible (压抑不住的) _____56_____. This man’s story has been put to music and film, translated into numerous languages and remains a bestseller after some 400 years. The _____57_____ was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (塞万提斯) and the book is Don Quixote de la Mancha (《堂吉诃德》).Perhaps Cervantes himself believed that the world “sees persons as they are --- I see them as they can be!” Cervantes may never have _____58_____ such a good work had he not seen some potential within himself that was _____59_____ from the rest of the world. He has taught others that great _____60_____: What we see will come to be.Some see themselves as they are, others as they _____61_____ be. But when we look beyond the present reality, sad as it may seem, and _____62_____ our sights upon the best that is within a situation or a human being, then, too, what we see will come to be. And we’ll know the power of hope.48. A.sad B.rosy C.bright D.sunny49. A.terribly B.heavily C.hardly D.seriously50. A.conditions B.circumstances C.situations D.occasions51. A.survive B.succeed C.wander D.contribute52. A.trust B.destination C.love D.dream53. A.bored B.moved C.untied D.frightened54. A.differently B.authentically C.brilliantly D.clearly55. A.anger B.trouble C.danger D.suffering56. A.risk B.adventure C.hope D.emotion57. A.author B.soldier C.translator D.debtor58. A.continued B.performed C.found D.finished59. A.realized B.developed C.hidden D.tapped60. A.truth B.proverb C.motto D.saying61. A.would B.can C.may D.must62. A.devote B.fasten C.pay D.fixSection BDirections: Read the following four 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 you have just read.( A )Microsoft founder Bill Gates, 57, has found himself at the center of a cultural row since April 22. It all started with a handshake with South Korea’s President Park Geyn-hye, 61, during Gates’ visit to the country. Gates has been accused (指责) of disrespecting (不尊重) Park after he was pictured shaking hands with her with his left hand in his pocket.“Disrespectful handshake or casual (随意的) handshake?” asked South Korea’s largest newspaper, the Kong-A Ilbo. Similarly, the Joongang Ilbo newspaper asked: “Cultural difference or bad manners?”“Perhaps it was his all-American style, but an open jacket with a hand in his pocket? That was way too casual. It was very regretful,” Chung Jin-suk, secretary general at South Korea’s National Assembly, told ABC News.In Asian countries, a one-hand shake is very causal, used only when the other party is a good friend, of the same age or younger age. Using one hand with the other in the pants pocket is considered rude, often an expression of superiority toward the other.This isn’t the first time Gates has broken the country’s social rules. According to AFP, Gates used a similarly casual hand shake in 2008 with Park’s predecessor (前任) Lee Myung-bak. However, a picture from 2001 showed him giving a two-handed shake to then president Kim Dae-jung.Some South Korean media have said that it may have been on purpose, showing his political preferences --- respect for the opposition (反对党) leader Kim but disrespect for the ruling party leaders Lee and Park.“Gates is a casual man who’s not bound (束缚) by customs so he shakes hands in this manner even when meeting heads of international organizations or top political figures (人物),” Dong-A Ilbo quoted an unnamed friend of Gates’ in Seoul as saying.63.What is the article mainly about?A.How to shake hands with people.B.Rules for shaking hands in different countries.C.The recent discussion about handshake manners.D.Gates’ disrespectful behaviour shows his political preferences.64.What does the underlined word “superiority” mean?A. a proud attitudeB.an uncertain feelingC. a positive attitudeD. a feeling of dislike65.We can infer from the article that ____________________.A.South Koreans think that it’s Gates’ right to shake hands how he wants toB.South Koreans think that it’s improper for Gates to give a one-hand shakeC.the author suggests that readers be careful when shaking handsD.it is very common for Asian people to give one-hand shakes( B )To many outside of Asia and the fashion circles, Fan Bingbing is largely unheard of. That is changing with her inclusion in last year’s Vanity Fair’s (《名利场》) Best-Dressed List, and leading the latest Forbes China’s top celebrity list.A superstar in China and arguably the reigning queen of the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, Fan Bingbing is perhaps more famous in America and Europe for her glamorous and risk-taking style than her movies. For example, at the premiere of the movie Moonrise Kingdom, she wore a colorful strapless (无带的) gown with a bird and branch theme that rendered (表现) her like a porcelain vase from the Tang dynasty. Fan Bingbing has a love for fashions that are elegant and conceptual (概念的) at the same time. She has an individual look and she is fearless in her choices.Unlike many of her Hollywood counterparts who wear runway looks exactly like those shown on the catwalk, Fan Bingbing knows how to inject an element of surprise into her ensembles (成套服装), whether it’s through an imaginative turban (头巾) or through her variable hairstyles. In fact, her hairdos change with her every ensemble, going from classic chignon (发髻) at one event to wild and curly at another. She also likes to add a touch of old world Shanghai to a Louis Vuitton (路易威登) ensemble or rock-the-80s look with a Versace (范思哲) dress.She glides from glamorous fashion to unique dressing with ease and confidence, which is why many have likened her ever-changing style to that of Lady Gaga. She has fun with fashion and she is not afraid to take chances, which is why her clothes are often noticed and critiqued by many style blogs, calling her one of the most dynamic (充满活力的) dressers on the red carpet.With the nod from Vanity Fair, we might expect to see more of Fan Bingbing at future red carpet events.66.Outside Asia, Fan Bingbing is mostly famous for ____________________.A.her delivery of speechB.her graceful appearanceC.her glamorous and risk-taking styleD.her outstanding performance in movies67.Which is NOT among the possible ways Fang Bingbing may dress herself on the red carpet?A.By carrying unique bags.B.By using an imaginative turban.C.By combining Chinese elements with Western-style dresses.D.By wearing variable hairstyles that go with her ensembles.68.Why is Fan Bingbing called one of the most dynamic dressers on the red carpet?A.Because she often designs red-carpet dresses by herself.B.Because she offers many other actresses fashion advice.C.Because she is creative about dressing and is willing to try new styles.D.Because she is often the one wearing the strangest dress on the red carpet.69.What influence may be caused by Fan Bingbing’s inclusion in Vanity Fair’s list?A.Her dressing styles may change in the future.B.She may perform in some Hollywood movies.C.She may get more opportunities to perform in new movies.D.S he may wear more glamorous dresses at red carpet events.( C )Brussels is home to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO北约), the European Union and countless priceless works of art. But for promotion, the Belgian capital turns to a tiny peeing boy.The Manneken Pis (“撒尿小童”像), one of Brussels’ most recognizable statues, has been an essential tourist stop for centuries. Its exact origin is unknown but there are several legends behind the statue, the most famous being a boy named Julianske urinating on a burning fuse (导火索) and thus saving the city.The 15th-century urinating sculpture is also an icon for locals. “Our symbol is only 61-cm tall and he’s peeing,” said Martha Meeze, a spokeswoman for Visit Brussels, the city’s tourist office.In Brussels, she said, “We don’t take ourselves too seriously.”Now, the statue is getting into marketing. He appears in logos and ads. Replicas of him, once mainly sold around Brussels as corkscrews (红酒开瓶器) and in snow globes, are now also cast in colourful chocolate and as lollipops.When city officials wanted to promote a job-creation plan in 2005, they used ads depicting an office full of Mannekens at computers and in meetings. Another poster showed a construction site bustling with Mannekens in hard hats. Promotions for the annual Brussels Summer Festival include the Mannken playing an electric guitar.Even giant Coca-Cola Co. has gone with the flow. Colourful art on Coke vending machines at Brussels Airport features the iconic boy standing atop the iconic bottle. “Manneken Pis is one of our national symbols,” says a Belgian Coke spokeswoman. She notes that Coke kept the images, installed in 2007, even after it changed worldwide ad campaigns two years later.Brussels doesn’t lack potential icons. It recently renovated the centerpiece of its 1958 World’s Fair, a giant construction of tubes and silver spheres called the Atomium (原子塔). And the EU’s expanding headquarters complex has led some to call Brussels “Europe’s Capital.” But neither means so much to the Belgian public as the Manneken Pis does. “The Mannken Pis is like the Eiffel Tower for Paris,” says Bérengère de Laveleye, of the Brussels City Museum. “It’s just smaller and more fun.”70.Brussels residents see the Manneken Pis as an icon as it ____________________.A.attracts tourists to the Belgian capitalB.has a bunch of legends associated with itC.shows they don’t take themselves too seriouslyD.is a popular image in advertising71.All of the following statements are true about the Manneken Pis except that____________________.A.it was created in the 1400sB.it is now cast in candyC.it has been used to promote the EUD.it means more to the Belgian public than the Atomium72.What does it mean that Coca-Cola Co. has “gone with the flow”?A.It means the company has created a new advertising trend.B.It means the company has featured the Manneken Pis in its ads.C.It means the company has treated the Manneken Pis as a Belgian national symbol.D.It means the company has changed its worldwide ad campaigns.73.The last paragraph may be followed by another that ____________________.A.illustrates how the Manneken Pis is funB.points out problems with using the Manneken Pis in marketingC.suggests ways to promote the Manneken Pis worldwideD.explains the origins of the Manneken Pis( D )Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class --- whether a person is “working class” or “middle class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in lifestyles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander (挥霍) the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype (模式化的思想) of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was --- and still is --- inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity ( or the education and training ) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both lifestyles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes; they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.74.According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle class?A.Desiring for security.B.Making long-term plans.C.Having vision for the future.D.Saving money.75.The author seems to suggest that the description of ____________________ is closer totruth.A.middle-class ways of spending moneyB.working class ways of spending the weekendC.working class drinking habitsD.middle-class attitudes76.Working class people’s sense of security increased as a result of all the following factorsexcept ____________________.A.better social securityB.more supervisionC.higher self-esteemD.less income disparity77.Which of the following statements is incorrect?A.Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B.The gap between working class and middle class young people is narrowing.C.Difference in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D.Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working class people.IV. Fill in each blank with the word in its proper form.78.“When are you leaving?”“My plane __________ (take off) at 10:45.”rge quantities of water __________ (need) for cooling purpose.80.We were all laughing even though Daniel __________ (not finish) his joke yet.81.The clerk put the parcel on the scales to find out how much it __________. (weigh)82.The photographer likes to take pictures of people without letting them know they__________. (photograph)83.The friendly insurance agent __________ (call) at my office two or three times a week to sellhis various types of insurance policies.84.It is reported that by the end of this month the output of TV sets in this factory __________(rise) by about 10%.85.Increasingly, over the past few years, people, especially young people, __________ (be)aware of the need to change their eating habits.E.TranslationsDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.1.这本小说让他着迷以至于他忘记了吃晚饭。