金山区2016学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷.docx

金山区2016学年第一学期高二年级期中考试
英 语 试 卷
（时间120分钟，满分150） 2016.11

第Ⅰ卷（共70分）

Ⅱ. Grammar and vocabulary（16%）
Section A（8%）
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The stories you didn’t know about Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, the boxing legend, died on Friday night at 74, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. (12) people remembered about him is his influence inside and outside of the boxing ring. You’ll hear a lot of crazy stories about him, but here are some of our favourites:
In 1969, Ali was reportedly drowning in debt. He made pocket change (13) touring colleges to discuss the war, and, as Playbill points out, he starred in the Broadway musical ”Buck White”. Ali sang nearly every song in the musical, (14) (play) a black lecturer addressing a meeting organized by a black political group. But he (15) never return to the stage after he came back to the boxing ring.
Cassius Clay (Ali) was just 12 years old in 1954 when he got ready to “whup” the boy (16) stole his bicycle. But a local cop warned him that he’d need to learn to box first. At just 89 pounds, Clay had his first fight ---- and his first win. By 1964, he was the heavy weight champion of the world. No word on (17) he got his bike back.
In 1990, Ali met with Iraqi dictator(独裁者)Saddam Hussein in Baghdad on a “goodwill tour” to negotiate the release of 15 Americans. Ali (18) (criticize), taking intense unfavourable criticism from the then-President George H.W. Bush and The New York Times, both of whom expressed concerns that he was fueling a propaganda (宣传) machine. (19) running out of medication for his severe disease and waiting more than a week to talk to Hussein, Ali was able to bring all 15 Americans home.

Section B（8%）
Directions: 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. wonders
B. reconstruct
C. puzzled
D. reflect
AB. traders
AC. ruin
AD. stocked
BC. demanding
BD. observable

Alexandria was a city by the ocean and its commercial life depended on commerce and fishing. However, the coast around Alexandria was flat and it was ___20___ for the sailors to find their way to it. To overcome this problem, the ruler of the city decided to build a lighthouse to guide ___21___ and fishermen to the city during day and night.
The total height of the lighthouse was about 120 metres. It took ancient Egyptians 40 years to build the giant lighthouse on the island of Pharos. During the day, the lighthouse used a great mirror to ___22___ sunlight. The light from the mirror might have been ___23___ for 50 kilometres. At night, a fire burned brightly inside the light room.
Several earthquakes struck Alexandria, during which the Pharos was damaged. By 1349, the lighthouse had fallen into ___24___ and it was impossible to enter it. There was little reason to ___25___ the lighthouse, because the sea around the lighthouse had long been ___26___ with sand and ships could not sail into Alexandria’s harbours. In 1480, another Egyptian ruler made his decision to build a fort (要塞) on the original site of the Pharos. The people in Egypt built a new building out of the fallen lighthouse’s stone and marble, and with that, one of the world’s ancient ___27___ disappeared.

KEYS: BC AB D BD AC B AD A

Reading Comprehension（27%）
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.
It was only the other day when I asked myself the rather epistemological question: Is college really necessary?
The first of many __28___ to modern-day college is the astronomical cost. Since 1980, American college tuition has risen about 75.7%. Is education this expensive even worth it? It immediately prevents low-income,
____29___ families from considering college. Additionally, these high costs have transformed college. Rather than being a haven for truth-seeking and self-discovery, college is a(n) 30 .I have no doubt that many of us, including myself, were too scared to admit the truth: students are merely customers.
By no means am I declaring college invalid 31 . College in its most natural form is a magnificent idea. It’s a place that helps develop thought, deep discussions, questioning of societal ideals and norms, and more. Today, however, fierce competition, 32 executives who are leaders and contributors of various colleges that are more concerned with wealth than the genuine advancement of the college, and money have 33 the very idea of college in America.
Competition between colleges has also created an atmosphere of constant construction, 34 improvement, and rising costs. It seems like colleges and universities are paying attention to their aesthetic(美学的) appeal more than they are hiring more qualified professors and obtaining more resources for student learning and research.
An easy solution to the problems I’ve listed is to skip college 35 . The problem is that it’s not as easy as that. Society is 36 in such a way that a college isn’t an option but is a requirement. There are few employers that would consider hiring an individual without 37 a college degree.
Although I’ve spent a considerable amount of time and thought studying the issues about modern-day college education, I realize the 38 of college. The networking experiences, the amazing professors, and the stimulating discussions make college 39 . The people I have met and the organizations I have been involved in are incredible experiences. Had I not gone to college, I’m not sure if I would have landed my summer internships and fellowships. Therefore, I am suggesting a(n) 40 and not a transformation of college.
Lastly, and most simply, we must remember what college is and why we have it. College is a place to
41 critical thinking, analysis, doubt, and inspiration in the minds of our nation’s young people. College should be the home of new thought. Only after we realize the true values of college can we begin to 42 its completeness and soundness.
28.A.discoveries
B. disadvantages
C. consequences
D. principles
29.A.defending
B. celebrating
C. struggling
D. fighting
30.A.exhibition
B. entertainment
C. impression
D. investment
31.A. in public
B. in general
C. in advance
D. in danger
32.A.business-minded
B. open-minded
C. absent-minded
D. narrow-minded
33.A.polluted
B. presented
C. emphasized
D. ensured
34.A.specialized
B. enormous
C. artificial
D. crucial
35.A.entirely
B. widely
C. steadily
D. directly
36.A.restored
B. founded
C. recognized
D. structured
37.A.at most
B. at first
C. at least
D. at last
38.A.significance
B. benefits
C. strength
D. status
39.A.responsible
B. complicated
C. ridiculous
D. worthwhile
40.A.adaption
B. devotion
C. adjustment
D. security
41.A.cultivate
B. encourage
C. convince
D. educate
42.A.deserve
B. preserve
C. reserve
D. reverse

KEYS:BCDBA ACADC BDCAB

Section B(12%)
Directions: Read the following three 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)
Hot-Dog Eating Contest
The initial ceremonies of this famous annual competition will begin at 11 a.m, with bands, rappers and a group of children performers who sing and dance in the musical show. 12:25 p.m will see the introduction of this year’s eaters, who represent nations from all over the world, and at 12:40 p.m, the historic 12-minute all-you-can-eat contest will begin. Will anyone beat the world record, which stands at over 50 hot dogs and buns which are small rounded bread in 12 minutes?
Viewing is available on a first-come-first-sreved basis. Television vrews are invited to use a stage 3 meters away from the main stage. The area in front of the main stage is reserved for still photographers and television cameras without tripods.
Drive a steam engine!
Now anyone can be an engine driver! Join us for a day’s introductory course, during which you will learn the basic techniques of driving a 60-year-old stem locomotive, under the eye of an experienced instructor. Then why not try the advanced course, giving you first-hand experience of operating a locomotive?
Lunch, drinks and small amounts of food are provided on both courses at no extra cost. You are also given one-year membership of the railway society, which gives you the opportunity to become a volunteer on our educational programme.
The wedding Fair
One of the most popular events in the Barnwell Center’s annual programme, the wedding fair, takes place every March and September. As well as displays from leading suppliers of wedding dress, caterers, photographers and many more, a wide range of specialists will be on hand to give expert advice on planning your wedding.
The full advantage of events include a fashion show, which features wedding outfits for brides, grooms, bridesmaids and page boys. The Great Wall is decorated to show how it could look for your wedding reception. Snacks and drinks served as a light meal are available in our self-service restaurant.
43. Which of the following information is FALSE about the Hot-Dog Eating Contest?
A.Spectators will have the chance to listen to musical entertainment.
B.This event takes place once a year.
C.Facilities are provided for the media.
D.Reservation is needed to secure a viewing place.
44. Which of the following statements does NOT refer to Dive a steam engine?
A.The charge for attendance includes food.
B.If you pay for an activity, you are automatically enrolled in this organization.
C.It teaches you to operate machinery without company.
D.You will be taught certain skills.
45. The main purpose of the three above events is to________.
A.persuade B.reflect C.advertise D.argue
(B)
Before the 19th century, artists generally had to use “natural products”, which is to say organic substance from animals and plants. The earliest cave paintings were made using red from iron oxides, black from charcoal and white from chalk or bones. Later, Tyrian purple, the imperial colour of ancient Rome, was obtained from a particular shellfish-just under half a kilo of splendid pigment required breaking lots of mollusks into a power.
Interestingly, however, the blue pigment known as Egyptian frit Egyptian blue, which has been identified in artefacts dating from around 2500 BC, is not a naturally occurring product. It was made by the ancient Egyptians who needed to first of all mix different compounds together and then heat them. This resulted in the oldest synthetic pigment, a Bronze Age blue.
The cost and quality of the colours used were factors to be born in mind by both artist and the person who gave money and support to the artist when charged with a painting task. The dramatic red, made from a substance called cinnabar, was so expensive that a law was passed setting a ceiling price. Another colour, ultramarine blue, was obtained from the lapis lazuli stone, which had to be dug out and shipped from Afghanistan. The expense of this meant that ultramarine blue was reserved for paintings of very special or important people.
A new technique in the early 15th century expanded the range of colours that could be portrayed with oil paint. The powered pigment is mixed with a slow-drying oil which absorbs oxygen from the air, forming a skin that locks the colour in. This meant that the oil paint could be built up in layers and only three or four pigments could be used to create over 20 different shades of ,say, red. In the 19th century the invention of folded tin paint-tubes made paint much more portable.
So, where will artists get their colour inspiration from next? Perhaps more metallic or fluorescent colours will be used, or perhaps artists will use liquid crystals that change colour with temperature or that offer a shinning rainbow all at once. One thing is certain: technology will always open new doors for artists.
46. The underlined word “moollusks” most probably mean refers to_______.
A.living things B.the remains of plants C.a kind of chemical substance D.Roman artefacts
47. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?
A.The oil used in painting may absorb other gases as well.
B.In the 19th century it was impossible to carry the paint.
C. There were only three or four pigments that could produce red.
D. Colours can be made lighter or darker with the aid of oil.
48. What is the passage mainly concerned with?
A. Where certain colours originated from?
B. Technical development in creating colours.
C. The way certain artificial colour came into being.
D. How a particular colour can have various shades.
IV.summary writing （10%）
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

A man had a little daughter-an only and much-loved child. He lived for her. So
when she became ill, he became a crazy man. He tried everything to bring her health back. However, his efforts didn't work and the child died.
The father was really sad, shutting himself away from his friends and refusing to do any activity. He didn't want anything to bring him back to his normal self until one night he had a dream. He was in heaven and saw a group of all the little children angels. They were walking in a line. All
the angels were wearing white clothes and each child carried a candle. He noticed that one child's candle was not lighted . Then he saw that the child was his little girl. Rushing to her, he seized her in his arms, kissed her tenderly and then asked, "Why is your candle alone unlighted, darling?" "Daddy, they often light it again, but your tears always put it out."
Just then he woke up from his dream. The lesson was clear, and its effects were quick. From that hour on, he was not a sad father. He became cheerful with his friends. No longer would his darling's candle be extinguished by his useless tears.
第II卷（共30分）
I. Translation (15%)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.中国餐厅很受美国人的欢迎。(popular)

2.你能找到解决这个问题的办法吗？(solution)

3.这张照片使我想起了在农村度过的岁月。(remind)

4.如果你方便的话，请帮他们打扫一下教室。(convenient)

5.你读书越多，你的知识就会越丰富。(the more...the more)

II. Guided Writing(15%)
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to