14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U2测试(江苏)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（100）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. Experts say eating a wide of fruit and vegetables, as part of a balanced diet, can protect us against illness.
A. area B. circle C. range D. supply
2. — I’ve got sick of hotels and hotel food.
— I imagine. East or west, home is best.
A. can B. need C. must D. should
3. It is reported that Shanghai police arrested four suspects last week for publishing copies of Xinhua Dictionary.
A. eagerly B. skillfully C. illegally D. cautiously
4. — When is your birthday party, Cindy?
— Well, the day after Women’s Day. Easy to remember, ?
A. isn’t it B. will you C. can you D. don’t you
5. Throughout much of history, the English language has many words from other languages to become the intermixed language we know today.
A. updated B. recovered C. removed D. absorbed
6. Our country has taken many steps to stop the process of desertification, but we still have a long way to go we achieve our goal.
A. when B. since C. before D. after
7. — Hi, Nancy! How was your math test?
— A bit difficult at the start, but it better later.
A. got B. has got C. had got D. would get
8. The area, 5 kilometers by 3 kilometers, has been purchased by the company with a large sum of money.
A. measures B. measuring C. measured D. to measure
9. The news that English will not be tested in the National College Entrance Examination in the following years has a heated discussion among the public.
A. let off B. set off C. put off D. paid off
10. — Did your son follow your advice?
— Oh, you know kids. their parents say goes in one ear and out the other.
A. How B. That C. However D. Whatever
11. His mobile phone is much smaller than mine, but it is twice expensive.
A. as B. so C. too D. very
12. Now many people use smart phones while walking in the street, so there has been an increase in traffic accidents in China this.
A. regardless of B. in case of
C. in regard to D. due to
13. — How did you like Professor Brown’s lecture yesterday?
— Oh, I have no idea. I in the library all the afternoon.
A. had stayed B. have been staying
C. was staying D. would stay
14. I really appreciate an offer to be an assistant manager, and I’ll do my best for the company.
A. giving B. being given
C. to give D. to be given
15. — What has happened to my order? I’ve been waiting for nearly an hour.
— I’ll check it out at once.
A. So what? B. But why?
C. I’m sorry, sir. D. Couldn’t be better!
二、完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)
When I walked into the house after school, I found my dad at home. “Andrew, I was 16 today,” he said to me quietly. I was sure he was 17 . “No, you weren’t. Why are you really home?” Then I noticed his 18 and realized he was telling the truth.
My father has always been a 29 worker and prided himself on his career. My father’s unemployment created many 20 in our lives. He was home all day, which 21 my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right 22 school. I would come home every day to find him at the 23 searching for jobs. I began to notice how 24 he seemed, and how losing his job had injured his self-respect, 25 he tried to be optimistic. He asked my brother and me to spend less money. I 26 my pocket money, which even though it wasn’t much, felt like the 27 thing to do. I also found a part-time job.
After several difficult months of 28 , my dad decided to go in a totally different direction. He explained that he 29 wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own 30 . Day by day, I watched him build it, and I admired how much time and energy he 31 to it.
One evening I asked if he needed 32 . “Only if it doesn’t interfere with (妨碍) school,” he said, which sounded like a yes.
I showed up at his 33 the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months. I always knew he was a hard worker, but 34 him in action really influenced me. Although this was one of the worst experiences for our family, it 35 me a lot about dealing with adversity (逆境). Now I know that through creative problem-solving, I can always find Plan B, ask for help, and take risks.
16. A. turned down B. picked out C. laid off D. knocked down
17. A. complaining B. wondering C. answering D. joking
18. A. attitude B. expression C. gesture D. condition
19. A. hard B. polite C. confident D. brave
20. A. habits B. changes C. surprises D. worries
21. A. admitted B. proved C. expected D. meant
22. A. in B. with C. after D. during
23. A. station B. computer C. table D. service
24. A. guilty B. lonely C. down D. calm
25. A. since B. unless C. or D. though
26. A. gave up B. handed out C. threw away D. used up
27. A. simple B. right C. important D. lucky
28. A. searching B. arguing C. explaining D. visiting
29. A. just B. also C. seldom D. never
30. A. duty B. experiment C. business D. education
31. A. introduced B. pulled C. carried D. devoted
32. A. comfort B. help C. balance D. money
33. A. office B. college C. home D. gate
34. A. ordering B. improving C. watching D. trusting
35. A. taught B. bothered C. explained D. praised
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
A 400-pound adult male gorilla (大猩猩) escaped from his cage at the Buffalo Zoo on Monday. He bit a female zookeeper before being caught. The 24-year-old gorilla came out of his living quarters through an unlocked door on Monday morning. He ran into the space which was used by zoo workers but closed to the public.
A keeper who has cared for Koga since he arrived in 2007 was bitten on her hand and leg. Zoo officials said it was an act of excitement. “He was probably just as surprised coming face to face with her as she was with him,” Buffalo Zoo President Donna Fernandes said.
The keeper took refuge (庇护) inside the habitat of a female gorilla and her newborn baby. The keeper’s decision to lock herself inside the separate habitat likely kept her from being further harmed. The keeper had a good relationship with the mother who, like Koga, is a west lowland gorilla, native to West Africa and the Congo River Basin, according to Fernandes.
Several locked doors prevented Koga from running wildly through the zoo and beyond. The police sent in a team to make sure the area was safe while a vet (兽医) used a pipe to sedate (给……服镇静剂) Koga. The gorilla was dragged by the zoo staff back to his cage once the drugs took hold.
Visitors to the zoo were moved indoors and stayed there for about 45 minutes while the team was trying to catch the gorilla and send it back to his cage. “That was the scariest thing I’ve ever done in my career,” said the team’s captain Mark Maraschiello. “It’s a 400-pound gorilla. Nobody knew what harm he could do to us. He could have bitten my arm off easily,” Maraschiello added.
36. According to Donna Fernandes, the gorilla bit the zoo keeper because .
A. he was too angry to see the zoo keeper
B. he was too excited to see the zoo keeper
C. he didn’t want to be sent back to the cage
D. he wanted to find some delicious food
37. What did the zoo keeper do after being bitten by the gorilla?
A. She asked another gorilla to protect her.
B. She tried her best to comfort him.
C. She locked herself in a cage of another gorilla.
D. She called the police and asked them to rescue her.
38. The gorilla was taken into his cage after .
A. a zoo keeper calmed him down with words
B. he was sedated by a policeman with a gun
C. a vet calmed him down by using some drugs
D. he became tired from running around the zoo
39. According to the last paragraph, how did Mark Maraschiello feel when he was trying to catch the gorilla?
A. Excited. B. Calm. C. Angry. D. Frightened.
B
For the past week, hundreds of firefighters have been battling a wildfire that started on March 26 in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado. The fire quickly burned through 4,140 acres of land — an area the size of more than 3,000 football fields. It killed three people, destroyed at least 25 houses, and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.
Investigations have found that the fire was likely caused by a controlled burn started one week earlier by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS). A controlled burn is a fire ignited (点燃) by professionals to clear the ground of built-up fuel — such as dead wood, thick layers of pine needles (松叶), and overcrowded trees — that can cause dangerous wildfires. Hundreds of controlled burns have been safely managed in Colorado forests over the past few months.
Fire professionals take many measures to make sure that burns can be controlled. Before starting a burn, the professionals look carefully at weather forecasts, how close the fire will be to houses and roads, and other factors. They plan how they will ignite and contain the fire and arrange for resources such as fire trucks and firefighters to be present.
CSFS officials say fire crews followed all safety procedures (步骤) before starting the controlled burn near Denver on March 19. The fire died down four days later. But on March 26, high winds blew embers (余烬) onto unburned land, starting the deadly flame. Unusually warm temperatures and dry conditions helped it spread.
Fire crews now have the flame almost fully contained, and most families have been allowed to return to their homes. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has issued a temporary ban on controlled burns on state land and has called for a complete review of the rules for these types of fires.
40. In the first paragraph, the underlined word “evacuate” can be explained as “ ”.
A. build B. protect C. leave D. watch
41. According to the passage, CSFS officials may agree that .
A. fire crews’ carelessness led to the fire
B. firefighters should be present when the burn was started
C. burning wood in the forest will be banned
D. the weather factor was blamed for the fire
42. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. How serious the wildfire was.
B. What probably caused the wildfire?
C. The facts about controlled burns.
D. The changes of the rules for controlled burns.
43. From the passage, we can learn that .
A. hundreds of people were injured in the wildfire.
B. the wildfire is an unexpected event.
C. no measures were taken to control the burn.
D. the wildfire has been completely put out.
C
Since its recent release on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, The Drug Attraction — what parents need to know to keep kids out of trouble has risen to the top of bestseller lists in parenting categories (类别). The reason why it is successful is that it is simple, truthful and practical.
The key message throughout the book is that increased knowledge promotes greater responsibility and more control —for both the parents and the kids.
Young people are growing up faster than ever and fed on a diet of images and messages from TV, films, magazines and the Internet. Parents can sometimes feel the adverse (有害的) effects of all these and wonder what they need to do in order to avoid failure. Teenage drug use is so often a topic for the media and that makes it look like everyone is doing it, which is just not true.
The author, Gary Paul Byrne, is a drug prevention lecturer who has spoken to enough young people, during a decade of talks in schools. In writing this book he wanted to give parents the knowledge and ideas that have been successful for him in his talks. What keeps him motivated (有积极性的) to continue is that he knows from constant feedback (反馈) that the information and the way it is presented do get through to young people. They are less likely to make mistakes if they have understanding and certainty on this subject.
In the words of the kids who have heard the author’s talks:
◆ My thoughts did change because I just thought drugs were bad but now I understand why.
◆ I can use what I learnt because it gave me the self-confidence to say “NO”!
◆ I had been worried that one day I would be bullied (威逼) into having them, but now, when I think of the talk, I think that I will never take them.
◆ I understood how actually bad drugs are and what their effects are. I understood that drugs are actually something serious and not just a joke.
44. According to the passage, this book is intended for .
A. book lovers B. drug users C. teenagers D. parents
45. Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 3?
A. A heathier diet is badly needed for teenagers.
B. The media is partly to blame for teenage drug use.
C. Parents should pay more attention to their children.
D. Teenage drug use shouldn’t be mentioned by the media.
46. The words of some kids are listed for the purpose of .
A. advising kids not to take drugs
B. proving that the book is worth reading
C. talking about the bad effects of drugs
D. explaining the contents of the book
D
Teaching a child to read at a young age gives him a valuable start in life. Reading is the basic part of education and a child’s reading ability will influence his school success greatly. Learning difficulties, many of which begin from poor reading skills, can damage a school child’s confidence and affect his future achievement. Young children are programmed to learn and they can learn better with encouragement. Ten to twenty minutes of reading a day still leaves plenty of time for play.
Many parents are concerned that learning to read is too challenging a task for a pre-school child, but they should also remember that most children learn to speak by the time they are 3. Learning a language is probably the single most challenging task any individual can undertake, yet children do it without formal instruction, achieving the fluency much better than adult language students.
There is a window of opportunity in terms of IQ development, which is most open during a child’s early years. A scientific study, carried out by Dr. Peter Huttenlocher at the University of Chicago, showed that the number of connectors, called synapses (神经元突触), between the nerve endings in a newborn baby’s brain is similar to the number in the average adult brain. These synapses increase rapidly during early childhood. By 12-24 months a child’s brain has about 50% more synapses than the average adult brain. After that the synapses which are not in use begin to atrophy (衰退). For most people, from age 16, the number remains steady. It begins to drop again as we move into our golden years. Doing intellectual activities at a young age, such as learning to read, can stimulate (刺激) and preserve these connectors in the brain resulting in a long-term beneficial (有益的) effect on IQ development.
Another notable study is probably the Milwaukee Project. This study took a group of babies, all of whose mothers had low IQs, and gave them special training for seven hours a day, five days a week, until they started first grade. By the age of 6 these children had an average IQ 30 points higher than their contemporaries. The overwhelming conclusion is that the early intellectual stimulation can have a positive, long-term effect on a child’s brain development.
From birth you should talk to and explain things to your baby. Reading to him can be a wonderful way of spending quality time with your child. The enjoyment of books and being familiar with the idea of print will pave the way for (为……铺平道路) learning to read later.
If your child is a fast learner you can help him realize his potential by introducing him to the joy of the printed word at an early age. This will lay the foundations (基础) for both a high achieving school career and a lifelong love of reading. If your child shows early signs of reading difficulties, your efforts may help him get rid of such problems before he goes to school.
It can be difficult to teach your own child because emotional (引起情绪激动的) issues arise easily. Online programs for learning to read English are excellent options. They allow children to repeat new materials as many times as they need to, without wearing out the parents’ patience.
47. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Children should be taught to read at an early age.
B. Children can read better than most adult students.
C. Children have more synapses than most adults.
D. Children are supposed to learn to read on the Internet.
48. Why does the author mention the study by Dr. Peter Huttenlocher?
A. To remove parents’ worry. B. To explain IQ development.
C. To explain how a baby’s brain works.
D. To show the parents’ wrong ideas.
49. How can children benefit from learning to read at a young age?
A. It can build up great confidence in their mind.
B. It can help preserve the connectors in their brains.
C. It can help produce more connectors in their brains.
D. It can help them find both their weaknesses and strengths.
50. At the end of this passage the author advises .
A. parents not to get angry too often
B. children to enjoy reading as early as possible
C. children not to wear out their parents’ patience
D. parents to get their children to take an online program
四、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Backpacking is one of the basic adventure activities. Discovering new trails, conquering (征服) mountains, and spending the night in the wilderness are all part of a day’s work in the world of a backpacker. In order to be a successful backpacker, first of all, you need to do your research before you start hiking. Many times, blogs will share photos, tips and trail information to ensure other hikers don’t get lost, so you can surf the Internet to see what information you can find about the hiking spot and look up what the area is known for. Also you can use a website to check out what the weather is like in the area and what the weather forecast is for the days you’ll be there. In addition, before you head out, read the instructions on the package of your tent and make sure you have all of the pieces required to set up your tent.
In addition to doing the above research, you should also pack for your trip on a smart basis. For example, when going backpacking overnight or on a long day hike, it’s important not to pack too much. Instead, pack only what you need. Wear clothes that dry quickly and are lightweight. If you’re backpacking in an area where it gets cold, make sure to bring gloves, warm socks and a hat. Always pack an extra pair of socks. Wet socks make for miserable (痛苦的) hikers.
What’s more, don’t forget that there are quite a few things you should bring with you when you go backpacking because something unexpected always happens. They usually include tools which help you figure out where you are, a headlamp or a flashlight that helps you see at night, and a pot and a portable stove that can be used to boil water or cook a variety of things. In addition, you should also pack supplies to protect yourself from sunburn, such as sunscreen (防晒霜), sunglasses and a good hat.
Once you’ve made enough preparations, now it’s time to hike. Well, there are also some things you shouldn’t ignore on the trail. For instance, drink enough water throughout the day, especially during the hot summer months when you tend to sweat more. In order to enjoy the beauty of nature and leave it as if you were never there, get rid of all trash and animal waste, because environmental protection is as important as hiking. So for longer trips, you can bring a grocery bag or small trash bags to store all trash. In addition, don’t reach your destination quickly because it can be a challenge. Instead, consider resting for a while every 10 to 15 minutes depending on the level of heat and terrain (地形). Anyway, if you feel you need a quick break, then take it..
Doing
research
in(51)
Search for information about the destination (52) , such as trails, scenic spots and the weather there.
Read the instructions on the package of your tent and (53) all the things required to set it up.
Packing
smartly
Don’t pack (54) things if you go backpacking overnight or on a long day hike.
Wear light clothes that are easy to (55) .
Don’t forget to bring gloves, warm socks and a hat if you hike in a (56) area.
Bring tools that help figure out your (57) , or help you see at night, or can be used to boil water or cook.
Bring something like sunscreen to avoid your skin being (58) by the sun.
Tips on
the trail
Drink enough water, especially in hot weather.
(59) the environment by getting rid of all trash.
Take a (60) when you feel it necessary.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
爸爸开车带小明和妈妈外出，不小心把一辆停放在路边的轿车侧面撞出不小的凹痕。当时周围没有人，小明和妈妈都催促爸爸赶快离开现场，但被爸爸拒绝。他们原地等车主回来，向其道歉并赔偿了损失……现在请你用英语写一篇短文，描述当天的事情。
你的短文须包含以下内容：
1. 描述小明一家外出撞车并给予赔偿的经过；
2. 回家后小明爸爸会说什么来解释并教育妻子；
3. 小明的妈妈又会对丈夫的批评作何反应。
注意：
1. 词数150左右。
2. 文章开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
3. 可以做必要的想象和适当的发挥。
参考词汇：dent 在……上弄出凹痕；compensation 补偿
Last week Xiaoming’s father was driving his car with Xiaoming and Xiaoming’s mother in it. For a moment he was not giving all his attention to driving, and as a result he hit a car parked by the roadside, denting it quite badly. It happened that nobody was around.
参考答案：
1-15 CACAD CABBD ADCBC
16-35 CDBAB DCBCD ABADC DBACA
36-50 BCCDC DDBDB BAABD
51. advance 52. online 53. prepare/bring 54. unnecessary 55. dry
56. cold 57. location(s) 58. burned 59. Protect 60. rest/break
One possible version:
Last week Xiaoming’s father was driving his car with Xiaoming and Xiaoming’s mother in it. For a moment he was not giving all his attention to driving, and as a result he hit a car parked by the roadside, denting it quite badly. It happened that nobody was around. Xiaoming and his mother urged his father to make off to avoid trouble. However, his father turned them down and waited till the owner of the damaged car returned. His father apologized and made compensation payments to the owner.
That evening in their bedroom, Xiaoming’s father said to his wife, “I’m so sorry for today’s accident due to my carelessness. I can’t excuse myself for that. But you made a mistake too. I’m sure you want our son to grow into an honest and responsible man. How can we achieve that if we ourselves don’t have the courage to acknowledge our mistakes? I can understand Xiaoming’s panic after the crash but I am disappointed at your response.”
Though put to such shame, Xiaoming’s mother didn’t get angry. “You are right. I lost my judgment in the shock of the crash. I’ll talk to our son to remove the negative effect of my foolishness,” said Xiaoming’s mother.
14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U2阶段测试Ⅰ(江苏)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（80）
一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最合适的答案填在下面的空格处。
1. — Cindy’s got a ticket for the concert, but she doesn’t want to attend it.
— She is a music lover, as far as I know.
A. Not really. B. But why?
C. Who cares? D. I’m not surprised.
2. Friends are supposed to be honest with each other, otherwise will occur.
A. opportunities B. concerns C. conflicts D. emergencies
3. I’d appreciate if you could take care of my dogs while I am away on business trip.
A. it B. you C. that D. 不填
4. — Alex made several mistakes today. I get so mad!
— You’re a little about his work. He is fresh here, after all.
A. curious B. anxious C. particular D. enthusiastic
5. When you read a good book, chances are it has been adapted (改编) for a movie or a TV play of the same name.
A. that B. why C. when D. whether
6. Our high living standards cause our present population to 25 percent of the world’s oil.
A. absorb B. recycle C. reserve D. consume
7. — I could hardly recognize Mary just now!
— Me neither. She so much.
A. changes B. is changing
C. has changed D. had changed
8. Subway Line 1 the city’s north and south started a trial run on Wednesday.
A. links B. linking C. linked D. to link
9. Jim his sister in the crowd quickly, although he had not seen her for twenty years.
A. gave out B. picked out C. worked out D. carried out
10. — What’s the weather like today?
— It’s fine. Kind of dry, .
A. though B. instead C. otherwise D. somehow
11. in front of the mirror, many females often ask themselves such questions as “Should I lose some weight?” or “How do I look in these clothes?”
A. Stand B. Standing C. To stand D. Having stood
12. how to be a good guest, that’s easy. Turn up on time, take pleasure in your dinner, and praise the cook.
A. Aside from B. In view of C. In response to D. With regard to
13. — Do you know Peter was dismissed from office?
— I don’t know, .
A. nor I care B. I don’t care also
C. nor do I care D. I don’t care neither
14. While notes, she often uses colored pens for different topics to make them eye-catching.
A. took B. taken C. taking D. being taking
15. — This is your order, a hamburger and an apple pie. ?
— I’ll have it here.
A. Is that OK B. Anything else
C. Something to drink D. For here or to go
二、完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1 分, 满分20分)
The importance of being silly
We all, at one time or another, have pretended to be a rock star, singing and dancing along to our favorite song. Most of us have done this in our own rooms in 16 as kids and as adults, in the privacy (隐秘) of our homes. Me? I love to do that when I drive! I 17 the radio and find a song that I can sing along to; pretty soon my 18 are in the air and I am moving along to the rhythm (节奏). Most of the time, I do this on my 19 to work.
Yes, that is true. I do that in my nice work clothes when I 20 at a red traffic light or in a traffic jam. I get 21 looks from others and I am laughed at by some people. 22 , I love to get lost in the rhythm of a song which leads me to 23 with you the importance of being silly! 24 the dictionary, the definition of the word 25 is: stupid and foolish. I know many people do not want to look foolish, so they walk around all 26 , which in all honesty, is foolish!
Life is so 27 … You never know when this beautiful journey will be over, so why 28 a single second on being so full of rigidity (刻板)? No one is 29 . I don’t care how educated, how thin, how beautiful, how simple, how rich, and so on… So why pretend to be somebody I am not? Here is a quote by Souza, which I think says it all and is a great secret of life: Dance as though no one is 30 you; love as though you have never been hurt before; sing as though no one can hear you; 31 as though heaven is on earth.
When we were kids, we had no idea of what 32 were and we had no cares in the world, so we could do things without 33 about how we appeared to others. However, as we grew up, we lost that childlike 34 . So don’t lose the child that still lives within you. The next time you feel down, play your favorite record, and sing and dance along like there is no 35 .
16. A. public B. anger C. advance D. secret
17. A. turn down B. turn on C. turn to D. turn off
18. A. arms B. feet C. legs D. eyes
19. A. mind B. way C. manner D. fashion
20. A. march B. hesitate C. arrive D. stop
21. A. familiar B. pleasant C. strange D. grateful
22. A. Personally B. Commonly C. Particularly D. Popularly
23. A. compare B. connect C. share D. charge
24. A. According to B. Aside from C. Instead of D. With regard to
25. A. clever B. silly C. beautiful D. cruel
26. A. crazy B. brave C. serious D. awkward
27. A. amazing B. real C. short D. painful
28. A. devote B. blame C. concentrate D. waste
29. A. perfect B. intelligent C. stupid D. happy
30. A. hearing B. watching C. caring D. touching
31. A. cry B. pretend C. sleep D. live
32. A. limitations B. definitions C. decisions D. applications
33. A. arguing B. quarreling C. worrying D. bringing
34. A. difference B. innocence C. reference D. convenience
35. A. result B. concern C. sadness D. tomorrow
三、阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
A
The skier’s part of this story is set on an autumn morning in 1989, when she was in kindergarten. Julia Mancuso would someday be on two Olympic teams or probably more. On Wednesday she will race in the Olympic downhill in the mountain village of San Sicario outside Turin. She is fit and tough and she has a very real chance to win a medal.
But on that day, 17 years ago, she was just a little girl in bed when her mom, Andrea, woke her up and said, “You don’t have to go to school today. We’re going to go out to breakfast and then come back later, OK?”
Julia saw her beautiful house surrounded by police cars. “I didn’t know then what was going on,” Julia recalls. “I just said, ‘OK, Mom.’” That was the day the police took her father away and put him in jail for smuggling (走私). The father’s part of this story is set in the village square of the Alpine resort of Sestriere, Italy. Ciro Mancuso, 57, with a full head of gray hair, has come to Italy to watch his daughter ski in the Olympic Games. “This is about Julia, right?” he asks. Yes, it is about Julia. She has seen her father go to jail twice, one for 17 months when she was a child and the other for four years while she was a teenager. Julia has lived with her mother whom she lovingly calls “a great mom who did a great job with us”. (Ciro and Andrea Mancuso had three daughters — Julia is in the middle between April, 25, and Sarah, 16 — and divorced in 1992; Andrea will also be in Italy to watch her daughter ski.) As a young adult, Julia has welcomed her father back. Ciro Mancuso says, “Everything that happened to Julia made her tougher; you see it in the way she competes.”
36. What can we learn about Julia’s mother according to the passage?
A. She once was a teacher in a kindergarten.
B. She strongly disagreed with Julia’s skiing at first.
C. She took great care of her children when her husband was in jail.
D. She asked for a divorce immediately after her husband was put in jail.
37. Ciro Mancuso came to Italy because he wanted to .
A. win a medal in the Olympics B. travel for pleasure
C. watch his daughter ski D. look for a good job
38. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Julia is older than Sarah. B. Julia is seventeen years old now.
C. Julia hates her father very much.
D. Julia won a medal at the last Olympics.
39. From Julia’s success we can infer that .
A. every successful person has a strong-minded mom
B. the divorce of her parents is acceptable
C. a difficult childhood helped Julia make herself tougher
D. the crime of her father resulted in Julia’s success
B
Will there be a time in our lives when cars don’t crash? When we can just sit back and relax and our cars will drive themselves. Auto technology experts say “yes”. And they say that some of those advances may happen quicker than you might think.
They will require the users to input the name of the destination or the complete address of the location that they want to go and the cars’ artificial intelligence takes them there automatically without a driver. They will run on solar power in the daytime and ethanol fuel (乙醇燃料) at night. Toyota, BMW and Honda will completely control the trade of driverless car business together and will have the cheapest driverless cars. Fossil fuels (矿物燃料) will be completely incompatible (不相配的) with these cars.
Driverless cars will not require a driver’s license of any grade to operate. Anyone with basic literacy and computer skills who are at least 16 years of age will be legally allowed to operate the vehicle with absolutely no restrictions. This would give the young users permission to operate the driverless cars on major highways as well as secondary roads without needing a separate classification. In addition to all this, drunken people will be able to use their own automobiles to return home because they are not “driving” the vehicle.
What’s more, car insurance will become obsolete because there will be no more automobile accidents after the year 2025. This is because the driverless car will have all safety methods in place by the car’s artificial intelligence to prevent automobile accidents. Global positioning systems will become mandatory (强制的) in all newly-manufactured cars after 2010, and will be the most important part in the driverless car.
40. We can infer from the second paragraph that driverless cars .
A. will need fewer fossil fuels B. will be environmentally friendly
C. will run on solar power only
D. will not need a human’s instructions
41. Who will not be able to use driverless cars?
A. People with basic literacy and computer skills.
B. People who are drunk.
C. People without computer skills.
D. People without a driver’s license.
42. What will prevent the driverless car from crashing?
A. Artificial intelligence. B. Global positioning systems.
C. The people inside. D. Car insurance.
43. What is the text mainly about?
A. Car safety. B. Driverless cars.
C. The future cars. D. New technology in cars.
C
Dear Mayor,
I would like to draw your attention to the depressing state of the environment in our city. Increased vehicles have made the air polluted. Citizens find it difficult to breathe. Dumping toxic chemicals into the river has polluted the drinking water and ground water.
All of us, as concerned citizens, have discussed these problems in various meetings. We have come up with the following proposals (提议).
The green roads are no longer green. Many trees and bushes have been cut. We propose restricting the movement of vehicles. Besides, we should make it compulsory (强制性的) to use anti-pollution devices on all vehicles. We should also plant more plants and trees along roads.
The Bada Nadi River has become a dumping ground of toxic chemicals from some factories. These toxic chemicals have killed nearly all the life in the river and polluted our drinking water and ground water. We propose that the Bada Nadi River be declared a protected water body. All the dumping should be banned and heavy fine should be imposed on the offenders (违法者). To tackle the problem of managing toxic waste, we propose setting up a water treatment plant so that only clean water is discharged into the river. Cleaning up the river and introducing various fishes and plants to the river will bring it back to life.
Lastly, the noise pollution caused by honking (鸣) horns and blaring loudspeakers has caused distress to one and all. Many people have suffered from noise-related illnesses. We propose a blanket ban on the use of loudspeakers. And “no horn zones” should also be declared in residential hospitals and school areas.
I would request you to seriously consider our proposals and act accordingly.
Thank you!
Sincerely yours,
A kind-hearted citizen
44. The author wrote this letter in order to .
A. express his / her thanks to the mayor
B. complain about the environment
C. share his / her opinions about city life
D. make his / her suggestions on managing toxic waste
45. In order to protect the Bada Nadi River, the author suggests .
A. anti-pollution devices should be used on vehicles
B. planting more trees and bushes along roads
C. restricting the movement of vehicles
D. banning dumping dangerous chemicals into the river
46. The underlined word “tackle” in the fourth paragraph means “ ”.
A. put off B. deal with C. set up D. turn down
D
Alex Scott, a brave young girl with a strong mind, wanted to make a difference for all children who have cancer with her lemonade stands and left a legacy (遗赠) of hope. This reminds us of the power one person can have by taking a stand for a worthy cause.
Alex was born to Jay and Liz Scott from Manchester, CT. Before her first birthday she was diagnosed (诊断) with neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. This type of cancer affects the nervous system. Jay and Liz were told by doctors that if Alex beat the cancer she would most likely never walk again. Challenging the doctors’ prediction, Alex was crawling (爬) by her second birthday and able to stand up. She continued to gain strength and to learn how to walk. This was just the start of her unstoppable spirit.
Within the next year, Alex’s tumors (肿瘤) started to grow again, and, in the year 2000, a day after her fourth birthday, she received a stem cell transplant (移植). She informed her mother that when she left the hospital she would have a lemonade stand to help doctors find a cure for childhood cancer.
True to her words, Alex had her first lemonade stand later that year. She raised $2,000 for her hospital, a remarkable achievement. Alex continued to hold lemonade stands annually in her front yard, while battling cancer. When the news spread of this extraordinary young girl’s helping other sick children, people all over the world became inspired to hold their own stands and donated the income to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
When Alex passed away in August 2004, at the age of 8, she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research with the help of others. Liz and Jay, along with their three sons, Patrick, Eddie and Joey, continue the promise to Alex and all children with cancer, the promise of hope for a cure.
Since 2004, because of Alex’s giving nature, adults and children have joined in the fight for a cure hosting over 8,000 Alex’s Lemonade Stands across the country. These stands represent different groups of devoted volunteers from large and small businesses, inner city school children, senior centers, pre-school aged children, middle school students, college students, and a group of homeless people.
The lesson, according to the website of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, that everyone learns from holding their own lemonade stands is simple but powerful — every person can make a difference in the world.
In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s famous quote, “Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve … You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation shares the vision of its founder and creator, Alexandra “Alex” Scott — a cure for all children with cancer. You can hold your own Alex’s Lemonade Stand to help raise funds for childhood cancer research. This is a great way to teach children about the virtue (美德) of service in a fun, easy and inexpensive way. For more information, contact Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
47. When Alex decided to hold a lemonade stand, she wanted to .
A. battle cancer in a special way B. raise money for her future treatment
C. raise money for childhood cancer research
D. spread news of an extraordinary girl
48. Before Alex’s death, her family had promised that they would .
A. join the cancer research group
B. look after other sick children in hospital
C. donate more to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
D. continue her hope for a cure of childhood cancer
49. What can we learn from Alex’s story?
A. Everyone can make a difference.
B. Many hands make light work.
C. Each of us could have a lemonade stand.
D. The good are all rewarded.
50. What is the best title of this passage?
A. Alex’s Battling Against Childhood Cancer
B. How to Cure Childhood Cancer
C. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
D. Ways to Seek Help from Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
四、任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
We spend most of our daily life with other people, being mother or father, sister or brother, wife or husband, friend or neighbor, and employee or colleague. There are so many roles you have to play. The day is filled with different responsibilities and duties, and it’s getting harder to find time for yourself. It is so easy to forget about yourself in a daily rush. However, enjoying life and being successful starts with having a good relationship with yourself. When you spend time with yourself, noticing your advantages and disadvantages is a great chance to see the light within and around, to move forward to what you really want.
Therefore, you should spend time on your own. First of all, being alone and doing something for yourself is a great way to prevent yourself rushing every day. No matter what it is — having a nice cup of coffee, having a long walk in woods, sitting on the bench in a park and looking at the sun, fishing, or cooking — whatever makes you feel happy, just take a pause of daily habits and give yourself the true gift of being alive.
By spending time alone, you can also calm your mind. Your mind is always busy with duties, responsibilities and worries. You are anxious about the promotion and all kinds of relationships; you often get quite confused and even don’t know what to cook for dinner. The list is endless. When you are alone and your thoughts are about how to make yourself happy or how to enjoy time and smile, worries begin to disappear. And when you come back to those things, you can really enjoy doing them. You can see new unusual solutions, you can admit that sometimes things resolve themselves, and the only thing you have to do is let them be. In addition, during your stay alone, you can think about your dreams, set up new goals, see what you really want in your life and make a plan with clear steps to achieve them.
What’s more, spending time on your own can help you notice your true feelings and get to know yourself better. Wearing different kinds of masks is like hiding your true being and not being honest to yourself and others. When you’re alone, you can notice your true feelings — tiredness, stress, insecurity, happiness — whatever it is, it is good to know them to be able to change within.
To find time for being alone and thinking what to do is a brave step. It is always a challenge to be who you are. But there is always a question at the end of the day — did you really enjoy your day? Is there anything you want to do but can’t find time for? May each day be the day you were reborn in silence and faith!
Spend time on your own!
Introduction
● Being busy with your duties makes you have (51) finding your own time.
● To enjoy life and (52) , you should first build a good relationship with yourself by spending time alone.
(53)
To stop the
(54) rush
● Be alone and do something that can (55) yourself.
● Stop your daily habits for a while and enjoy life.
To calm
your mind
● Being busy with duties makes you feel stressed, which you can overcome by being (56) .
● After spending some time with yourself, you can (57) to your problems happily.
● You can use your time to set up new goals and see how to (58) them.
To have a better
understanding
of yourself
When being alone, you may notice how you really (59) and make some changes if necessary.
Conclusion
Be yourself and start a new day in a good (60) .
参考答案：
1-15 BCACA DCBBA BDCCD
16-35 DBABD CACAB CCDAB DACBD
36-50 CCACB CABBD BCDAC
51. difficulty 52. succeed 53. Reasons/Purposes/Aims 54. daily 55. please
56. alone 57. return 58. achieve 59. feel 60. mood
14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U2阶段测试Ⅱ(江苏)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（80）
一、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最合适的答案填在下面的空格处。
1. — How do you find the house?
— It’s everything we have been looking for.
A. So-so. B. Perfect!
C. Not bad. D. Never mind.
2. According to a study, not only women care about their looks, but men are also paying more attention to their appearance, .
A. too B. either C. though D. instead
3. Now more than 10 cinemas in the city where I live, so the competition is very serious.
A. debate B. rise C. operate D. fail
4. — I’m so tired. I’m taking next week off.
— Good idea, honey. You need a break.
A. do B. would C. had better D. would rather
5. Many people have the that ideal couples have no secrets from each other, but in reality sometimes being completely honest may hurt the feelings of our partner.
A. duty B. belief C. credit D. evidence
6. We use WeChat (微信) every day to share our experiences and thoughts, and it has changed the way
we communicate with each other.
A. that B. which C. on which D. where
7. — How about your trip to the amusement park yesterday?
— Don’t mention it! The road , and we had a rough ride.
A. was repairing B. had been repaired
C. is being repaired D. would be repaired
8. To make both ends meet, the couple have no choice but some unnecessary expenses like dining out and holiday trips.
A. run out of B. cut back on C. come up with D. make way for
9. Many public facilities (设施) need improving in the city, but the one first is the number of parking spaces.
A. improving B. improved C. being improved D. to be improved
10. — You mustn’t leave your baby alone at home while you are away.
— No, I . Don’t worry too much.
A. can’t B. won’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
11. Large quantities of rice, as well as some houses, in the six-hour rainstorm last night.
A. was damaged B. were damaged
C. has been damaged D. had been damaged
12. Mastering the language of the country where you are going to study is necessary, because language skills affect you perform academically.
A. how B. that C. what D. whether
13. — Everyone can make a mistake.
— Yes, but we should correct it it gets worse.
A. when B. while C. after D. before
14. from the factory forced him to leave his hometown and seek for job opportunities in other cities.
A. His dismissing B. He being dismissed
C. He dismissed D. His being dismissed
15. — This is a really successful class. The atmosphere is great, isn’t it?
— . The teacher knows how to organize a class.
A. Don’t worry B. Not really C. Yes, indeed D. I’m not sure
二、完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1 分, 满分20分)
Surprised by joy
Sometimes fact is more mysterious than fiction (小说). I read a newspaper article several years ago which told a story that was 16 ... and beautiful.
Stan heard in 17 about a Denver (USA) family facing a rather hopeless Christmas holiday. Medical bills robbed them of any extras; they would not even have a Christmas 18 . Stan’s pastor (牧师) asked him if he would get one for them.
So Stan and his son Jay headed for the Colorado Rockies in the family pickup truck. 19 , the truck slid (滑) off the icy road and hit a big stone that broke the windows. Jay was 20 by small pieces of glass and suffered from 21 and injuries. Stan was 22 , though somewhat shaken.
Cars 23 that day — maybe 200 of them. Only two 24 to help. A gentle, dark-haired woman took the boy into her car to 25 him while her husband and another man helped Stan move his truck off the road. Then the 26 couple drove Stan and his son home and quietly left 27 identifying themselves.
Stan was 28 that he was unable to cut a tree for the family that his church was trying to help. But later in the month, the pastor asked if Stan might 29 a food basket to the same unfortunate family. He found the house, but he was left 30 when the door opened, for 31 there before him were the same couple who had stopped to help him on the mountain road 32 so many others had passed him by.
Some people may 33 it an amazing coincidence. But I choose to think that 34 has its own power, and that sometimes these kinds of mysteries are better left unanalyzed. Let them remain mysteries. And enjoy the wonder of it all. Whenever we 35 to be kind, we just might be surprised by joy.
16. A. false B. new C. funny D. unusual
17. A. office B. hospital C. church D. school
18. A. invitation B. tree C. telephone D. meal
19. A. However B. Instead C. Moreover D. Meanwhile
20. A. supported B. showered C. pushed D. annoyed
21. A. poverty B. regret C. shock D. joy
22. A. trapped B. interrupted C. disturbed D. uninjured
23. A. broke down B. held up C. sped past D. crowded in
24. A. stopped B. stepped C. promised D. tended
25. A. respect B. comfort C. receive D. follow
26. A. kind B. honest C. clever D. strong
27. A. for B. without C. by D. from
28. A. surprised B. confused C. frightened D. discouraged
29. A. sell B. award C. send D. show
30. A. speechless B. hopeless C. embarrassed D. ashamed
31. A. traveling B. standing C. helping D. struggling
32. A. before B. until C. because D. when
33. A. leave B. bring C. send D. call
34. A. love B. friendship C. silence D. curiosity
35. A. pretend B. afford C. choose D. want
三、阅读理解 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
A
With school out and hot weather in, it’s not unusual for youngsters to gather around the refrigerator or the television rather than take part in active play. Such habits may be relaxing but can wreck a healthy lifestyle, say specialists at Texas Children’s Hospital.
“For some kids, the state of feeling bored triggers (引发) eating,” says Jennifer Thomas, a doctor at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. “A child can pick up 5 to 10 pounds over the course of a summer, so it’s important to recognize the difference between boredom (无聊) and hunger.”
Because children may be adjusting (适应) to lack of routine, adding some structure to their daily schedules can help. “For example, instead of letting kids eat while they watch television, permit eating only in the kitchen with the television turned off,” says Thomas. “This way can help determine if they are really hungry or just bored.”
If hunger causes a snack attack, nutritious snacks should be available (可得到的) and easy to reach, says Thomas. She suggests two or more servings of fruit and three or more servings of vegetables as a reasonable (合情理的) daily goal. Thomas says, “Fresh or frozen fruit is better than fruit juice. Fresh or frozen vegetables are better because canned vegetables usually contain salt.”
In general, kids should avoid snacks with high sugar content, says Thomas. “More importantly, if a sugary snack takes the place of healthier food, the child is not getting the nutrition he or she needs. High-fat food tends to make a child feel worried, while eating foods that are naturally lower in fat will make it easier for kids to feel more energetic and stay on the go.”
36. What can help to stop children from eating because of boredom?
A. Giving them a daily schedule.
B. Giving them a lot of snacks.
C. Preventing them from watching TV.
D. Making them eat a lot of fruits.
37. What kind of snacks should we give children?
A. Fruit juice. B. Frozen fruit. C. Canned vegetables. D. Snacks rich in sugar.
38. Foods that are naturally lower in fat are necessary for children because .
A. they help children lose weight
B. they help children get necessary nutrition
C. they stop children from getting bored
D. they make children active and energetic
39. We can infer from the text that .
A. it’s hard to tell the difference between boredom and hunger
B. children may get bored for lack of routine in summer
C. we should limit children’s eating while they’re watching TV
D. nutritious snacks should be available at any time
B
China says 16 endangered finless porpoises (江豚) have been found dead since the beginning of the year and experts blame water pollution and climate change for pushing the species toward extinction.
The freshwater porpoise — popularly known in Chinese as the “river pig” — mainly lives in China’s Yangtze River and two lakes linked to the river.
Authorities (官方) have discovered 10 dead porpoises in Dongting Lake in the central province of Hunan since March, according to a statement by the government of Yueyang City, which is located on the lake’s shore. Another six dead porpoises have been found in Poyang Lake in the eastern province of Jiangxi since the beginning of the year. Experts warn that the species will be extinct within a matter of years.
Wang Kexiong, a researcher at China’s Institute of Hydrobiology, said water pollution, shipping and sand dredging (挖掘) were all possible contributing factors to the recent deaths.
Many rivers in China have become heavily polluted with poisonous waste from factories and farms — pollution blamed on more than three decades of rapid economic growth and slow enforcement (实施) of environmental protection laws.
The report said climate change also could be to blame as the dry weather has caused water levels to drop and makes it more difficult for the porpoises to find food. Tests have shown that some of the porpoises are believed to have died of starvation (饥饿).
In 2006, China was estimated (估计) to have only 1,200 finless porpoises left. That same year, the Baiji — a freshwater dolphin also native to the Yangtze River — was declared extinct. Earlier this year, a survey found just 65 “river pigs” in Dongting Lake and 300-400 in Poyang Lake.
Following the recent deaths, Yueyang City promised to investigate and increase protection of the remaining porpoises in Dongting Lake.
40. How many river pigs are estimated to live in Dongting Lake?
A. 49. B. 55. C. 59. D. 65.
41. The following factors of river pigs’ deaths are mentioned EXCEPT .
A. water pollution B. climate change C. food shortage D. illegal fishing
42. We can learn from the text that .
A. river pigs’ deaths can be reduced if measures are taken in advance
B. river pigs’ deaths are completely caused by human beings’ activities
C. climate change is likely to stop economic growth in China
D. economic growth always has a negative effect on the environment
43. The numbers of river pigs are listed in Paragraph 7 to .
A. show they have become extinct
B. call for more effective protection
C. show they are on the edge of extinction
D. show the importance of raising them in labs
C
Widespread ignorance exists among children and parents about the contents of the Bible (??圣经??), research has suggested.
Surveys for the Bible Society found almost 3 in 10 young people were unaware that the story of the birth of Jesus came from the Bible. A similar number of children had never read or heard about tales of “the Crucifixion” or “Adam and Eve”.
The report was based on a poll of 800 children aged from 8 to 15 and about 1,100 parents. The study revealed a generation of children with little knowledge of the most important stories forming the basis of Christianity, and parents who often knew little more.
Of the children who were questioned, more than a third failed to identify either “Good Samaritan” or “David and Goliath” as biblical stories. Many of the parents who responded saw the Bible as a source of values for their children. But almost half did not recognize the story of “Noah’s Ark” as coming from the Bible, and many confused biblical stories with plotlines from well-known films such as Harry Potter.
The Bible Society conducted the study as part of its Pass It On campaign to encourage parents to give the stories to their children. The group said the findings showed many children had never read, seen or even heard these stories.
In a foreword (前言) to the report, Bishop of London Dr Richard Chartres said, “Sharing Bible stories is as important now as it has ever been. Too few children have the opportunity to hear and reflect on what this life-changing book contains.”
James Catford, Group Chief Executive of the Bible Society, said, “The Bible’s contribution to our culture, language, literature and music is immense (巨大的). It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. The Bible enriches our life, and every child should have the opportunity to experience it.”
44. How many young people surveyed didn’t know the source of the story of the birth of Jesus?
A. Almost 240. B. Almost 330. C. Almost 400. D. Almost 550.
45. Many of the parents surveyed .
A. stressed the Bible’s cultural value
B. stressed the Bible’s educational value
C. regarded the Bible as a literary work
D. regarded the Bible as a religious work
46. Pass It On campaign is aimed at .
A. calling on parents to read the Bible
B. calling on children to read the Bible
C. calling on parents to tell the Bible stories to children
D. calling on children to tell the Bible stories to parents
47. How did Dr Richard Chartres feel about the present situation?
A. Very satisfied.
B. Very surprised.
C. A little confused.
D. A little disappointed.
D
VOLUNTEER WITH DOLPHINS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA CONSERVATION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH WILD DOLPHINS!
This project gives you great satisfaction and you’ll do something for the dolphins in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia! The amazing natural wealth, beautiful scenery and huge variety of plant and animal life make Australia an important place for anyone with a love for nature and wildlife.
Your project is based at a non-profit (非营利性的) Centre. The Centre enables people to communicate with Bottlenose dolphins in a variety of ways. There are up to 100 dolphins living in the bay and groups of them regularly visit the shallow waters in front of the Centre. The Centre was opened in 1994, and is the first Centre in Australia dedicated (致力于) entirely to dolphin research.
WORK CONTENT:
Being a volunteer at the Centre can be a wonderful experience; you meet people from all around the world! However, your time as a volunteer will involve a lot more than being in the water with the dolphins. Talking and answering questions is a very important part of your work. Eighty percent of your day will involve talking to people who come down to the beach to see the dolphins, thus educating them about their characteristics and making them realize the importance of protecting these wonderful animals.
TRAINING:
You’ll learn a great deal through the training course which covers a wide range of issues and skills. Regular volunteer meetings are held to ensure you are kept up-to-date with the latest issues about the management of sea animals and the operations of the Centre. After having completed at least 20 hours of training, you’ll receive an official volunteer T-shirt which will recognize you to the public as a trained representative of?the Centre.
The Centre relies on the support of volunteers to advise visitors on the operations of the Centre, help manage the dolphin interaction program, actively take part in their research program and act as a guide. Staff members attend monthly meetings, as well as regular video and BBQ nights, which you’ll be invited to attend. By volunteering, you will achieve a great sense of satisfaction knowing that you are helping in a worthwhile project to increase public awareness about dolphins and other marine life.
Hours of Duty and Work Schedule:
You’ll work between 20-40 hours a week and last at least 6 weeks and 12 weeks at most, with weekends off.?It starts from the beginning of May to the end of October this year; you can choose your start and finish dates within this period.
This arrangement is good for animal lovers who are willing to work hard and aren’t afraid of doing hard physical work. The rewards are well worth it! While volunteering is rewarding in itself, time spent at a project such as this is an excellent chance for traveling around Australia. Meeting other volunteers from around the world, and listening to their stories can give you the confidence to travel and experience more.
48. What is the purpose of writing this passage?
A. To call in more volunteers for a dolphin conservation.
B. To make people understand better about the conservation.
C. To show us how to reserve the valuable dolphins.
D. To attract more visitors to the dolphin conservation.
49. While working in the Centre, you will spend most of your time .
A. showing your guests around the centre
B. taking care of the valuable dolphins
C. educating visitors how to protect the animals
D. talking to and communicating with the visitors
50. What does the volunteer T-shirt mean?
A. It means that you are a trained representative of the Centre.
B. It means that you have done your own part to serve the dolphins.
C. It means that you can attend monthly meetings.
D. It means that you are a very good volunteer in the Centre.
四、任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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When you are old, what are you going to do in order to be a good grandparent? Here are some tips that can help you.
Spend quality time. Spending more time staying with your grandchild will work in your favor and strengthen the relationship between you and your grandchild. Children learn by listening; it would benefit you if you keep a few stories ready in mind. In the initial days, you might be expected to help around with caring for the child. Be prepared to give your time and attention.
Look after your grandchild. Offer to look after the child in case your son or daughter is a working dad or mom. New parents will obviously need someone around to help with taking care of the child. Do your bit to help your child, but remember never to overdo things, for it may seem to interfere with the young parents. Your presence will be much appreciated when you give your child and his or her spouse (配偶) their own space with their child.
Make them love you. Strengthen your relationship with your grandchild by making every visit interesting and meaningful. Sing them songs, play with them, tell them stories, talk to them, make them laugh; do everything to make them feel special. Even if you are staying a mile away from your grandchildren and can not meet them very often, make it a point to call and ask about them; besides, do whatever it takes to make them want to come back to meet you.
Plan activities. To be a good grandparent, become popular among your grandchildren. Carefully plan fun activities and tasks that you can do with your grandchild. You can even assign a few tasks where they can help you out. Activities like car washing, gardening, fruit picking, cooking, etc., can be more fun when it is done in the company of your grandchild. Make everyday activities fun and interesting for the new learner, and your grandchildren will remember you for all the fun time they had with you.
When it comes to the moral upbringing of the child, parents mostly rely on the grandparents to impart (传授) the traditional values. Grandparents are meant to pamper (纵容) the child, but remember to do it in moderation so that the child is not spoiled. Whenever you get the opportunity to be with your family, grab it and use it to teach your grandchild about the customs and traditions. Every once in a while get the family together and spend time with your entire family.
How to be a good grandparent
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more time to
your grandchild.
● You can get along (52) with your grandchild by staying with them longer.
● You can tell your grandchild stories while staying with him or her.
Babysit your
grandchild.
● You can help care for your grandchild when your child has gone to (53) .
● You should make (54) of your grandchild’s space with his/her parents.
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your grandchild’s
love and care.
● When your grandchild visits you, do something to give him/her a special(56) .
● You can call and ask about your grandchild if he/she (57) to meet you.
● You can try to attract your grandchild back to you.
Plan activities.
● You can do fun activities and tasks with your grandchild to make him/her (58) you.
● You can create chances for your grandchild to (59) you.
Impart family
values.
● You shouldn’t pamper your grandchild too much to (60) him/her being spoiled.
● Educate your grandchild about the customs and traditions when you’re with your family.
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