张家川县三中高二英语第一学期期中考试试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

共120分，考试时间100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节；满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

AThe Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didn’t have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didn’t, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis ( 滑雪板), Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that hi s body wouldn’t lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he could- he huddled(蜷缩) in his cave and slept.The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldn’t find anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave, because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday, Nicholas went out to find help. He had walked for about a mile when a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in the snow, Nicholas was saved.Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not been for TV. He had often watched Grylls’ survival show. Man vs. Wild. That’s where he learned the tips that saved his life, In each episode(一期节目)of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area and has to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas’ amazing deeds, he was super impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew better than anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.1. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?A. He caught a coldB. He broke his skis.C. He hurt his eyesD. He got lost2. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A. He found a shelter.B. He built a snow cave.C. He kept on skiing.D. He lighted some branches.3. On Tuesday, Nicholas _____.A. returned to his shelter safelyB. got stuck in the snowC. staved where he wasD. was saved by a searcher4. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he _____.A. watched Grylls’ TV program regularlyB. did the right things in the dangerous situationC. created some tips for survivalD. was very hard-workingBThe Top 4 Lies Girls Hear1. “You'll never be good at math.”It's generally accepted that boys are good at math while girls aren't. The fact is that it isn't true—at least, it doesn't have to be.When girls reach their teens，most of them lose their interest in math. They're trying to be regarded as female(女性)．They want to stay away from things that are boy things, and math is still considered a boy thing. Math class is hard, but if you gave it a chance you could be great at math, especially because you are a girl.2. “Being skinny is good, and how you diet is your business.”Lots of web sites tell visitors that losing interes t in eating is a beautiful thing. These “skinny is better”sites are lying. Losing interest in eating is a disease, not a fashion statement. It can kill you.3. “You don't deserve to make as much money as a guy.”It's said that in 2002 women who work full-time earn about 23 percent less than guys earn. Once you see real women succeeding in cool jobs, you'll truly get that you're worth just as much as—or more than any guys.4. “Caffeine(咖啡因)will help you study better.”Caffeinated soft drinks have long been advertised as must haves when you have to work very hard. But if you want to do your body a big favor, you'd better give up caffeine altogether.5. Why do girls lose their interest in math?A．Because they don't realize the importance of math.B．Because math class is too hard for girls.C．Because they aren't interested in the things which are considered boy things.D．Because girls are not as clever as boys.6. The word “skinny” means________.A. pretty B．strong C．tall D．slim7. Supposing in 2002 a man earns $20,000, how much will a woman who doing the same job probably get?A．$10,000 B．$15,000 C．$20,000 D．$25,0008.Which of the statement is NOT true?A. Girls sometimes can do better than boys in math.B. Being skinny is good for girls’ health.C. Girls than earn as much money as boysD. Caffeine can make people feel more excited.CWhen most people think of the word “beautiful”, they think of models and movie stars. I recognize I used to be one of them. But now my view of beauty has totally changed. I discovered what true beauty really is the other day in the McDonald’s.I was with my parents and little brothers at the McDonald’s. Since there are only tables wit h four chairs, I’m always the one to sit at a nearby table by myself. Usually, I’m a little unhappy, but not this time.A Mexican woman was sitting at a table, two tables away, and I could tell that in her youth she was pretty, not the traditional beauty, but a warm one. Her thick dark- brown hair was pulled back and she wore casual clothes, but none of this was why she was so beautiful to me.When she smiled, it was like all the good things in the world came into being. When her children spoke to her, even the two-year-old, she listened carefully as if nothing else in the world mattered more. The two-year-old spread(铺开)ice cream all over her face, and the mother just kissed her nose, ice cream and all. She didn’t get angry when her daughter got ice cream on her clothes. The love and warmth this woman generated(产生)completely changed my view of beauty. She generated warmth like the sun, and her children were little planets around her.She made me realize that the truly beautiful women are the ones like this mother. She makes a difference in her children’s lives. Instead of making them feel bad about themselves, she makes them feel great about everything. That is true beauty: to make a positive difference in another’s life through warmth and caring. Unk nowingly, she has done that, not only for her kids, but the lonely girl ,who had the good fortune to sit near her and share her warmth.9.How did the author reform her new view of beauty?A. By learning from her mother.B. Through an experience in the McDonald’s.C. From her work and social experience.D. By the influence from her close friends,10.How many people were there in the author’s family?A. 3.B. 4.C. 5.D. 6.11.The Mexican mother was beautiful to the author for ______.A. she was young and friendly.B. she showed great love and warmthC. she was a traditional beautiful womanD. She had dark brown hair and white skin12.What did the author compare the Mexican mother to ?A. The sunB. The planet.C. The tree.D. The rose.DBody language is the quietest, most secret and most powerful language of all. It is said that our body movements communicate about 50% of what we really mean while words themselves only do 7%. So while your mouth is closed, just it is your body language that is saying. When it comes to body language at the office, you may be making some big mistakes that could cause you trouble. The following are some tips on what you should not do when using body language at your office.Don’t touch your co-workers, even if it’s on the back of the arm or shoulder. Many of your co-workers are not comfortable with any body contact(接触)with others. Be careful not to touch everyone at your office.Don’t avoid eye contact. Eyes can speak. Lack of eye contact means cheat, and it can also point to no safety or lack of confidence. Trust and confidence are things you will communicate to the other person if you hold eye contact 50% of the time.D on’t have a bad handshake. You’re going to show your kindness at once with a firm palm(手掌)to palm handshake. Showing the palms of your hands is an amiable gesture as it shows that you have a peaceful purpose. It means acceptance, and that you’re open to ne w ideas. Be careful of the dead fish handshake.Don’t lean(倾斜) your head while listening to others. When listening to others, you should listen to him or her carefully with your head straight. For women especially, you think you are expressing interest by leaning your head when you are listening to others, but you actually come across as if you don’t understand what’s going on.13. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. The importance of body language.B. The development of body language.C. The best way to communicate with others.D. How to avoid making mistakes at theoffice.14. It can be known from the passage that _____.A. the stronger you shake hands with others the betterB. leaning your head when listening expresses interestC. leaning back and forward shows you are thoughtfulD. eye contact is very important in communications15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. How to get along with your co-workers.B. Pay attention to your body language at the office.C. The meaning of body language you should know.D. Different countries have different body language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。