高二英语寒假作业.doc

吴川一中20132014学年度高二级英语寒假作业I. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 115各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister's bureau (衣柜) and lifted out a wrapped package. In it was a really beautiful silk 1 . The price tag with an astronomical figure (天文数字) on it was still attached."Jane 2 this the first time we went to New York, at least 8 or 9 years ago. She seldom wore it. She was saving it for a(n) 3 occasion," my brother-in-law said. Together with the other 4 he gave that dress to the mortician(殡葬业者). Then he said to me, "Don't ever save anything for a special 5 . Every day you're 6 is a special occasion."I remembered those words through the funeral for my sister's unexpected 7 and the days that followed. Now I am spending 8 time with my family and friends; I'm not "saving" anything. "Someday" and "one of these days" are 9 from my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.It's those little things left 10 that would make me angry if I knew that my hours were limited. Angry because I 11 seeing good friends whom ! was going to get in touch with someday. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. 12 and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I 13 love them.I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or 14 anything that would add laughter and brightness to our 15 . And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that every day, every minute, every breath truly, is a gift from God. 1. A. cap B. dress C. bag D. scarf2. A. wore B. saved C. purchased D. discovered3. A. proud B. excited C. different D. special4. A. sadness B. suggestions C. permission D. clothes5. A. occasion B. person C. party D. experience6. A. awake B. alone C. alive D. Aware7. A. wish B. question C. fault D. Death8. A. no B. more C. less D. Little9. A. protected B. borrowed C. removed D. Chosen10. A. unfolded B. unaccepted C. unlimited D. Undone11. A. put off B. look forward to C. stick to D. insist on12. A. Painful B. Thoughtful C. Discouraged D. Annoyed13. A. truly B. apparently C. simply D. Gradually14. A. spare B. spend C. lose D. Forget15. A. works B. lives C. friendship D. imagination第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为1625的相应位置。As I walked along the city streets, I passed a young man searching through a small block of land that contained a mix of leaves and rubbish. I was somewhat puzzled 16 someone like him would be searching through rubbish. 17 (find) this a little confusing, I asked him, "what are you searching for?" he replied very simply that he 18 (look) for money. After a conversation with him, I found out 19 (late) that he had become homeless after getting laid off from his job. Since then, he had been working 20 part-time jobs in a doctor's office and in a food bank to earn some money. But he made so little that he lost heart. The man seemed fairly talented, 21 he was a little dirty. I told him that our thoughts create our 22 (real), and I suggested that he not give up and think in a positive way. During the whole talk, I stressed that he was young and 23 anything was possible. Although he didn't respond on the spot, 24 sense told me that what I said seemed to have 25 impact on him.II. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Coffee is under threat from climate change, according to a study which found that popular Arabica could face extinction within decades. Rising global temperatures and gradual changes in seasonal conditions could make 99.7 percent of Arabica-growing areas unsuitable for the plant by 2080, according to a new study by researchers from Kew Gardens. Identifying new places where Arabica could be grown away from its natural home in the mountains of South Sudan could be the only way of preventing the extinction of the species, researchers said. Arabica is one of the only two species of beans used to make coffee and is by far the most popular, accounting for 70 percent of the global market including almost all fresh coffee sold in the US and Europe. A different bean known as Robusta, native to Vietnam, is used in freeze-dried coffee and is commonly drunk in Greece and Turkey, but its high caffeine (咖啡因) content makes it much less pleasant to most drinkers. The new study, published in the PLOS ONE journal, used computer modeling to predict the survival prospect of Arabica for the first time. Aaron Davis, head of coffee research at the Royal Botanic Gardens, said: "Arabica can only exist at a very specific pace with a very specific number of other variables(变量)." Global warming happens so fast that the farmers would have to move their plantations(种植园) every decade to survive, he added. The researchers said their prediction were "conservative" because they didn't take into consideration the widespread forest destruction taking place in the forests where the beans are grown, or other factors such as a drop in the number of birds which spread seeds. Even if the beans do not disappear completely from the wild, climate change is highly likely to have a great effect on production and the taste of coffee beans in future decades, they added.26. According to the study, most part of Arabica-growing areas will be unsuitable for the plant within _. A. about 3 decades B. about 7 decades C. about 10 decades D. about 15 decades27. Arabica is native to _. A. Vietnam B. the USA C. Greece D. South Sudan28. We can infer from the passage that _. A. the majority of people drink coffee made by Robusta B. Robusta makes up half of the global coffee market C. all fresh coffee is made by Arabica D. Arabica is not high in caffeine29. Climate change may affect Arabica in the following ways EXCEPT _. A. the color of coffee beans B. its survival C. its output D. the taste of coffee beans30. In the last paragraph, the author suggests that _. A. Arabica won't disappear completely from the wild B. Arabica could die out later than the prediction C. Arabica could die out earlier than the prediction D. deforestation in the forests makes no difference to the growth of ArabicaBCan you think your way to wealth and success? Napoleon Hill believed that if you think the right thoughts you can. In 1937, after many years of researching financial success and observing people who had become rich, he published the book Think and Grow Rich. Even though it was published in the middle of the Great Depression, it was immediately successful. It is one of the most popular non-fiction books ever written. Forbes says it has sold seventy million copies since it first appeared, and continues to sell copies today. Napoleon Hill wrote at least ten other books about success before his death in 1970. But none of them came close to selling as many copies as Think and Grow Rich. Smarter Comics has released an illustrated version of the book. Franco Arda is the company's founder and publisher. He used to work as an investment banker. He started the company three years ago with his own money. He wanted to create picture books that increase understanding. His versions provide much of the information that is in full-length books but in a form easy to understand for teenagers. Franco Arda says readers will understand and remember more about gaining success if they read the comic(连环漫画) book style - first, it's easier to read; second, it's also easier to remember. Because once you see something visually, your brain can absorb it much quicker and then you can keep it much longer." He first read the book when he was a teenager. He owes much of his financial success to the book and it taught him to change the way he thinks about money and success. Franco Arda says Napoleon Hill found that you must write down what you want to achieve, how and when you want to achieve it and what you are willing to sacrifice for it. Napoleon Hill said you must read that statement out loud every morning when you wake up and every evening before you go to sleep. He also says the book proves that wealth is a lifelong pursuit achieved by believing in the value of personal ideas. It says anyone can achieve their dreams by refusing to be stopped by temporary problems.31. What is the book published by Franco Arda mainly featured? A. it has more nice pictures than theories. B. It tells readers to write down what they read. C. It is easier for us to read and remember the content. D. It requires readers to read the book loud every morning.32. How has Napoleon Hill's book influenced Franco Arda? A. He has gained many different opinions about life. B. He has formed a habit of sacrificing something for his dream. C. He has refused to be stopped by temporary problems. D. He has had a good attitude towards money and success.33. Franco Arda's newly published book is mainly intended for _. A. women B. teenagers C. adults D. businessmen34. From the passage, we can conclude that the book Think and Grow Rich _. A. is the most popular book since it was published B. has guided so many people how they can be popular C. has inspired so many people to achieve fame and fortune D. becomes more popular nowadays than when it was published35. What is the purpose of the author's writing this passage? A. To report the sale of Napoleon Hill's book. B. To introduce the present economic situation. C. To advertise Franco Arda's newly published book. D. To introduce the influence of Napoleon Hill's book.CAre you sick of travelling back and forth between airports? Exhausted by the search for airport parking? Tired of trying to find ground transportation at your destination? A flying car may be just what you need.While the concept of flying cars has been around for decades, the cars themselves have never really caught on. Now, the Massachusetts-based company Terrafugia is changing that.The company recently received attention from around the world with the introduction of the Transition. A true hybrid (混合物), the Transition combines the abilities of an automobile with those of a small aircraft. However, the Transition doesn't require users to drive an airplane down the street. Instead, it can be transformed from aircraft to road mode in less than 30 seconds. By entering a PIN number, pilots can make the wings fold against the sides of the vehicle. Power then moves from the propeller (螺旋桨) to the front wheels. Drivers who wish to fly simply contrarily conduct the process before taking off.One look at the Transition tells you that it really is an airplane. In fact, Terrafugia doesn't call the Transition a "flying car" at all. Instead, the company uses the term "roadable aircraft". Like other airplanes, the Transition has wings, a tail and a propeller. It is powered by an aircraft engine and has a parachute (降落伞). More importantly, you need a pilot's license to fly it. Still, it is also a car. Like other cars, it has a steering wheel (方向盘), four wheels and crash protection. It runs on normal auto gasoline, and you can't drive it unless you have a driver's license.With an expected price of $194, 000 and seating limited to two, the Transition won't replace airlines or family cars in a short term. But it does provide a whole new range of travel choices.Transition drivers will no longer be limited to land. Moreover, if the weather prevents a flight, Transition pilots can always just drive on the road.36. What's the author's purpose in raising questions in the first paragraph? A. To remind readers to avoid travelling by air. B. To blame the service of certain airports. C. To draw readers' attention to the topic. D. To compare airplanes and cars.37. The underlined phrase "caught on" in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by “_”. A. become popular B. sold well C. got useful D. taken off38. By using the term "roadable aircraft" instead of "flying car", Terrafugia stresses the Transition _. A. is more suitable for the road B. is more comfortable than cars C. has nothing to do with cars D. is more similar to an airplane39. From the passage, we know that _. A. Terrafugia is the first company focusing on flying cars B. a usual car driver needs a pilot's license to fly the Transition C. the Transition is safer than usual cars because of its crash protection D. at present, no airlines or families are willing to buy the Transition40. If this passage came from a newspaper, in which column should it be? A. Education. B. Entertainment. C. Technology. D. Business.DPopcorn (爆米花) machines have been around for more than 4,000 years. When an ancient culture in New Mexico discovered that a certain type of corn would "pop" when it was heated, they immediately designed the world's earliest version of the popcorn machine. They would heat fine sand in the fire and add the kernels (谷粒) into the sand to make them pop.Other cultures of the time made a game of popping popcorn. They would heat stones on the fire as hot as they could and pour the seeds onto it. The people of the village would then gather around the stones and catch the grains as they popped and flew into the air.Eventually, the snack quickly became an important part of several cultures. Many 4th century Mexican cultures would include popcorn kernels inside their tombs as an offering to the spirits in order to obtain a secure passage to the next life. Native American tribes that appeared years later believed that spirits lived inside the kernels. They thought that the kernels popped when the extreme heat anger the spirits.In 1885, Charles Cretors designed and created the first modem popcorn machines in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Cretors owned a sweet shop and had purchased a peanut roasting machine that didn't work as well as it should have. He soon improved the machine and began selling his products in and around the area via travelling salesmen as