14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3测试 (安徽)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（120）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. If you are going to be given second chance to change how you live your life, will you take advice given by the doctor?
A. the; the B. /; a C. a; the D. a; /
2. The system has been designed to give students quick and convenient to the digital resources of the library at weekends.
A. access B. path C. way D. approach
3. As coal and oil may be used up some day, new ways of making use of energy, such as sunlight, wind and water, for power and fuel must be explored.
A. conservative B. alternative C. independent D. worthy
4. People in Taiwan the President of the Philippines should seriously apologize for the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by its Coast Guard soldiers in the South China Sea.
A. inspired B. approved C. instructed D. urged
5. With the rapid development of the Internet, people’s way of living has changed greatly
about 20 years ago.
A. over B. for C. from D. in
6. The boy caught cheating in the exam admitted that he hadn’t the calss notes before the test.
A. gone over B. got over C. turned over D. taken over
7. Flights were delayed two hours the thick fog.
A. in addition to B. on account of
C. except for D. aside from
8. I was really anxious about you. You have walked to the office without a word.
A. shouldn’t B. couldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
9. by the company, David decided to take a business course by distance learning.
A. Laying off B. Being laid off
C. Having been laid off D. Having laid off
10. At times we need to adjust the lifestyle that we have been accustomed to to the changeable situation.
A. adapt B. adapting C. adapted D. to adapt
11. We all know that it is today makes it important to continue study after formal education.
A. what; that B. that; what C. what; what D. that; that
12. There were dirty marks on her trousers she had wiped her hands.
A. in which B. on which C. to which D. for which
13. Had it not been for his family’s lack of money as he was a child, he to quit school and would live much better now.
A. wouldn’t have B. hadn’t had C. didn’t have D. wouldn’t have had
14. Sophie got really angry for she for her boyfriend for two hours and there seemed no sign of his turning up.
A. has been waiting B. was waiting
C. had been waiting D. waited
15. — Have you started writing your book report yet?
— , I am just choosing the book.
A. Not a little B. Not really C. No doubt D. Not necessarily
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
I felt quite discouraged (沮丧的) that finally I didn’t get to see the concert last week. The 16 in the paper said that you could buy 17 at the theatre box office in Richland Hills any day between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. 18 I work from 9 o’clock to 5:30 pm, the 19 time I can go to the theatre is during my 45-minute lunch break. 20 the theatre is on the other side of the town, and the bus 21 between my office and Richland Hills is not very good. But if you are lucky, you can 22 the round trip in 45 minutes. Last Monday, I stood 23 the bus stop for fifteen minutes 24 for a bus. The time I saw one come around the corner, there was not enough time left to make the trip—so I 25 up and went back to the office. The same thing happened on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday. On Thursday, my 26 changed. I got on a bus right away and arrived at the theatre in exactly twenty minutes. When I got there, I found a long 27 of people at the box office. I heard one man say he had been waiting for over an hour. 28 I would not have enough time to wait in line, I caught the next bus and 29 back across the town. On Friday I realized my only 30 was to make the trip by taxi. It was 31 , but I felt it would be worthwhile to 32 the concert. The trip by taxi only took 10 minutes, but I felt like an hour. When I got to the theatre, I was 33 to see that nobody was waiting in line. The 34 , I quickly discovered, was that they had already 35 out all the tickets.
16. A. picture B. people C. announcement D. game
17. A. tickets B. books C. newspapers D. magazines
18. A. Although B. Since C. If D. When
19. A. best B. first C. only D. last
20. A. Thankfully B. Probably C. Luckily D. Unfortunately
21. A. drive B. stop C. fare D. service
22. A. have B. make C. turn D. put
23. A. at B. on C. beside D. in
24. A. waiting B. looking C. working D. going
25. A. put B. got C. gave D. looked
26. A. plan B. luck C. time D. attitude
27. A. crowd B. line C. part D. quantity
28. A. Wishing B. Supposing C. Realizing D. Saying
29. A. gave B. held C. looked D. headed
30. A. dream B. goal C. hope D. answer
31. A. urgent B. comfortable C. valuable D. expensive
32. A. hear B. find C. have D. buy
33. A. sad B. doubtful C. relieved D. confident
34. A. reason B. problem C. result D. situation
35. A. set B. brought C. sold D. carried
三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Donald was shaken by thunder on the bed before he could count “one thousand one”. Then he heard the smoke alarm go off. He went downstairs quickly to investigate. When he opened the door to the basement (地下室), flames exploded out.
Donald fled (逃) back upstairs to call 911 but the phone didn’t work. When he tried to go downstairs, he was stopped by a wall of flames. He had to use a towel to cover his mouth. His house was three miles off the main road and so well hidden by trees that Donald knew calling for help would be useless. Actually, he didn’t even try to do that.
About one mile away lived Donald’s closest neighbor, Jeremie. When he heard some sounds, Jeremie jumped out of bed, holding a phone and a flashlight, and went towards the noise. He dialed 911 the instant he saw the flames. When he came close to the house, Jeremie knew he’d better wait until rescuers came. But he didn’t want Donald to die in the fire.
Without hesitation (犹豫), he rushed into the house. He shouted, “Donald, where are you?” Then he had to run outside to catch his breath. After one more attempt (尝试), he gave up and circled around back. He saw Donald on the second-floor balcony, but there was no way to get to him. Suddenly, he noticed a ladder. He dragged it over to the balcony and pulled Donald down just when the second floor fell down.
Within the year, Donald built a new two-story wood house at the site of the fire. Jeremie and Donald don’t run into each other regularly, but Donald knows that if he ever needs help, Jeremie will be there.
36. What was Donald doing when he heard thunder?
A. He was going to sleep on the bed.
B. He was ready to count numbers.
C. He was going downstairs.
D. He was in the basement.
37. Donald didn’t call for help mainly because .
A. his mobile didn’t work B. he could put out the fire himself
C. his house was far from the main road
D. the flames made him too weak to shout
38. From the text, we can infer that .
A. it was the firemen who saved Donald that night
B. Jeremie helped Donald build a new wood house
C. Donald had fallen off the second floor before Jeremie found him
D. whatever difficulties Donald meets, Jeremie will help him
B
Beijing Acrobatic (杂技的) Show in Chaoyang Theatre
Introduction of Acrobatic Show:
This is the entertainment that should not be missed by the young and old on a visit to Beijing. You can see breath-holding acrobatics, some of which can be so demanding in the balance skill as to be close to the impossible.
This time you can see the bicycling show — ten cycling girls all ending up on a bicycle with their fans spread out like a peacock. There are also girls bending and folding their bodies to a position where the feet hold the face and the head and hands are still balancing some glasses. Other exciting acts are the martial arts (武术), balancing of bowls, rope walking, pole climbing, roller skating and plate swirling (转碟子), etc.
Ticket Prices
Two daily acrobatic shows from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm. The detailed price is as follows (including 5-65 years old):
Yellow Zone: (Mid Rows 14-23) RMB 120
Blue Zone: (Mid Rows 1-4) RMB 160
Green Zone: (Mid Rows 8-13) RMB 220
Red VIP Zone: (Mid Rows 5-7) RMB 400
Booking
Book at beijing-travels.com or call 13801067568
Booking information: Your Name, Shows, Date, Time, Tickets, Telephone Number
We will explain your enquiry or confirm booking within one working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation letter by e-mail, which includes the detailed tickets with prices.
Payment
Please pay cash to our clerks (职员) when you get to the theater. Both RMB and US dollar are acceptable.
39. What can we learn about the acrobatic show?
A. Only old people would like to watch it.
B. It will include the bicycling show and a peacock.
C. It will be performed by the best acrobatic group.
D. It will last two days, from 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm each day.
40. If a couple with their 10-year-old child want to sit in Row 13, they should pay .
A. 360 yuan B. 660 yuan C. 240 yuan D. 320 yuan
41. According to the text, we can infer that .
A. clerks will give us confirmed information within one week
B. we must call 13801067568 to book tickets
C. a confirmation letter will be given to us by e-mail
D. we should tell clerks our own detailed address
42. What is the text mainly about?
A. How to book acrobatic show tickets.
B. People in Beijing like acrobatic shows.
C. The introduction of Chinese acrobatic shows.
D. An advertisement for Beijing Acrobatic Show.
C
Like many grandparents, Irving Winson regularly looks after his grandchildren. So when the Red Cross put on a special child-centered course for older carers, he couldn’t wait to apply for (申请) it.
Irving, who has six grandchildren aged under 12, was just one of many grandparents attending the busy first aid session in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. He said, “My wife is a nurse, so I’ve always relied on her to act in an emergency. But there are occasions when she’s out and I’m left looking after the kids by myself. Having some first aid skills means I’ll know what to do if anything bad happens.”
The everyday first aid course covered basic skills such as dealing with burns, fractures (骨折) and bleeding injuries. It also covered what to do if a child or baby started choking. Irving said, “Recently, my youngest grandson, who’s just 12 months old, swallowed a small part of a toy. Luckily, he didn’t choke and was still able to breathe, but he couldn’t eat and had a strange cough for a while. Finally, the doctors removed it. However, it made me think ‘what if that had happened when I was looking after him and he had started to choke?’ Before taking this course I wouldn’t have known what to do.”
Jo Riches, a first aid trainer, said, “We felt it was important to hold a course specifically for grandparents as more and more are responsible for caring for their grandchildren while parents return to work.” Irving said, “I took a first aid course many years ago, but the techniques have changed over the years. This one was so easy and made it simple to master the key skills. I feel I could respond to an emergency now if I have to.”
43. When Irving Winson heard there was a first aid course for grandparents, he most probably felt .
A. nervous B. happy C. bored D. disappointed
44. In the past, when there was an emergency at home, Irving Winson .
A. had to rely on his wife to perform first aid
B. often performed first aid on his grandchildren
C. never felt worried as he knew what he should do
D. could do nothing but send his grandchildren to hospital
45. Irving told the story about his youngest grandson mainly to show that .
A. it’s never too old to learn new things
B. looking after kids at home is not simple
C. it is very important to take the first aid course
D. kids can easily choke after swallowing something
46. What would Jo Riches most probably agree with?
A. Grandparents shouldn’t be left alone at home.
B. Grandparents shouldn’t look after kids at home.
C. Parents shouldn’t leave their kids for their work.
D. Grandparents surely should learn some first aid skills.
D
She has wiped your nose, packed countless lunches, driven you to piano lessons, cleaned your favorite jeans, seen you through college and given you sound advice more times than you can count. On Mother’s Day — the one day a year that is truly about “mom”, don’t take her out to a crowded, noisy and overpriced restaurant. Show your mom that you really put some thought into her special day and host brunch (早午餐) in her honor.
There’s no need for your hands to start sweating (出汗) from fear of standing near a hot stove, your face covered in flour and smoke alarms going off in the distance. Brunch can be as easy as you’d like it to be.
The beauty of brunch is that you can offer both breakfast and lunch selections (可供挑选的东西), so there’s usually something for everyone. Popular brunch selections include coffee cakes or quick bread such as banana bread. A lovely fruit salad can quickly be made by mixing together two or more of the following: strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe (甜瓜), watermelon, and mango.
Food is obviously the major part of brunch, but there are nice decorative things you can add to help make the occasion more memorable. Decorate the room or table with photos of mom with her kids or grandkids. A simple, fresh bunch of flowers will liven up (使活跃) any table and it will also make a great gift for mom as a memento of her wonderful brunch.
47. In the first paragraph the author advises that .
A. moms should also take care of themselves
B. moms should be treated specially on Mother’s Day
C. moms could also celebrate Mother’s Day in their own way
D. eating dinner in a restaurant is a good way to celebrate Mother’s Day
48. In the author’s opinion, making brunch for your mother .
A. can make you stuck in sweat, flour and hotness
B. is really a hard thing that needs special skills
C. is nothing different from eating outside
D. could be a really simple thing
49. What’s the beauty of brunch according to the text?
A. Everyone can find something to their tastes.
B. It has good appearance and different colors.
C. It is prepared and made by moms themselves.
D. It’s made of materials that are difficult to find.
50. The underlined word “memento” in the last paragraph probably means .
A. something used for decoration
B. something that can be eaten
C. something kept as a souvenir
D. something that could be easily forgotten
E
Kids may have a gift for predicting (预测) future technology, according to a new study from international research consultancy (咨询) firm Latitude. The findings are a result of asking kids across the world to give the answer to this question: “What would you like your computer or the Internet to do which it can’t do right now?”
“Across a variety of creative exercises, kids from all over the world have proven, time and again, that they think in unusual ways about how technology could improve their learning, play and interactions (互动) with the people and things around them — and the ways that technology might help us solve the big global problems we all face,” said Steve Mushkin, founder and president of Latitude.
Many kids imagined technologies with more intuitive (直觉的) modes of input and human-level interactions, such as verbal and gestural responses. Kids are asking for computers to look, feel, sound, act, and interact more like humans. In many cases, it’s not enough to have a machine that simply completes a task for them. Kids today have a strong natural skill in independent learning, creation and artistic efforts, and they’re looking for technologies that can teach them and really attract them in new ways.
One-third of kids imagined technologies that would empower (给某人做某事的权力) them by developing adult skills, such as speaking a different language or learning how to cook. Some participants moved beyond personal development, dreaming of technologies that could improve positive social connections or influence behaviors tied to sustainability (持续性).
The lines between “online” and “offline” and “virtual” and “real” distinctions (差别) are also disappearing, the report notes.
“Kids naturally think about a future in which traditionally “online” interactions make their way into the physical world,” Mushkin said.
51. The research tries to find out .
A. if kids can use new technology correctly
B. how kids use the Internet in their studies
C. why kids spend so much time on the Internet
D. what future technology will be like in kids’ mind
52. We can learn from the text that kids .
A. meet many problems in using new technology
B. lack enough exercise because of the Internet
C. are concerned with both themselves and the world
D. try to avoid problems by staying online
53. Kids hope that computers in the future .
A. can predict their future life B. will take the place of teachers
C. can do all the things for humans
D. will be human-like and more intelligent
54. We can infer from the text that .
A. most kids prefer the real world
B. adults are unsatisfied with kids’ behavior
C. some kids hope to learn grown-ups’ skills
D. 30% of kids can do some kind of cooking
55. What would be the best title for the text?
A. New technology — a double-edged sword
B. Kids are likely to predict future technology
C. What future technology can bring kids
D. How to help kids use new technology
四、任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Telephone, television, radio, telegraph and the Internet all help people communicate with each other. As a result, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know the results of an election in another country. An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a television set. News of a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours. Help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites that travel around the world, information travels fast.
How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people, the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is actually physically smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago, communication between the continents took a long time. All news was carried on ships that took weeks or even months to cross the ocean. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America. This time difference influenced people’s actions. For example, one battle, or fight, in the War of 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided. A peace agreement had already been signed. Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious Battle of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after a peace agreement had been signed. In the past, communication took much more time than it does now.
Title: The world is getting (56)
Theme
It becomes (57) for people to communicate with each other with the help of television, telephone, radio, telegraph and the Internet.
Ideas and news of events spread quickly (58) the world.
Examples
(nowadays)
People can know the results of an election being (59) in another country within a few seconds.
An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a (60) set.
News of a disaster (61) an earthquake or a flood can bring help from distant countries within hours.
Information goes fast (62) to modern technology.
Examples
(in the past)
Two centuries ago, (63) between the continents took a long time.
The news of peace agreement made in (64) took six weeks to reach America.
Conclusion
Now communication takes (65) time than it did in the past. So the world is getting smaller and smaller.
五、书面表达（满分25分）
目前，越来越多的中学生骑电动车上学。假定你班就骑电动车上学的利弊展开了一次讨论，结果如下：
骑电动车上学的好处
骑电动车上学的弊端
1. 便捷；
2. 省时省力；
3. 防盗性能好于自行车。
1. 废旧电池污染环境；
2. 需要充电，浪费能源；
3. 存在交通安全隐患。
请对上述讨论结果进行简要介绍，并发表自己的看法。
注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 参考词汇：电动车e-bike 电池battery
参考答案：
1-15 CABDC ABACD ABDCB
16-35 CABCD DBAAC BBCDC DACAC
36-55 ACDDB CDBAC DBDAC DCDCB
56. smaller 57. easy 58. throughout 59. held 60. television / TV
61. like 62. due / owing / thanks 63. communication 64. England 65. less
One possible version:
A discussion was carried out in our class on whether middle school students should go to school by e-bike.
Some of us think riding e-bikes is convenient and can save much time and strength on the way to school. Besides, compared to common bikes, e-bikes have strong locks and sharp alarms, so they can’t be easily stolen.
Others think the used batteries from e-bikes lead to the environmental pollution. Besides, unlike common bikes, e-bikes have to be charged, and as a result energy is wasted. Lastly, we will be in danger if we ride e-bikes too fast.
In my view, if time permits, it is better to ride common bikes instead of e-bikes because it is obvious that we can get more daily exercise by cycling.
14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3阶段测试Ⅰ(安徽)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（80）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — I’d like some wine, if you don’t mind.
— You’ll drive back home.
A. Who cares? B. It’s up to you.
C. By all means. D. Anything but that.
2. Robert is a man caring about his colleagues, which makes him very popular among them.
A. greedy B. selfish C. thoughtful D. optimistic
3. The high-speed trains from Harbin to Dalian in Northeast China began service on April 21.
A. operating B. escaping C. competing D. wandering
4. — Guess what? Luo Xinyu has been admitted to Tsinghua University.
— That’s something! Such a student is a real to the school.
A. relief B. credit C. mercy D. status
5. The Lushan earthquake in Sichuan has people asking the age-old question: earthquakes be predicted?
A. Can B. Need C. Must D. Should
6. Any country must have a clear belief cooperation between them can contribute to global peace, stability and development.
A. that B. which C. where D. whether
7. — Look at the bill. I’ve been overcharged. I had only one dessert, not two.
— I apologize, sir. It’s all my fault.
A. will B. did C. may D. do
8. Violent (暴力的) attacks occurred in Paris on Tuesday morning, as many as 15 people.
A. killed B. killing C. to kill D. having killed
9. At least one police officer died duty and nine were injured every day average last year, according to a report.
A. at; on B. in; at C. on; on D. on; at
10. On the floor piles of books, magazines and newspaper, all of which are her favorites.
A. lie B. does lie C. lay D. lying
11. A survey has found that almost 7 percent of girls in northwest China education early because of poverty.
A. run out of B. cut back on C. drop out of D. end up in
12. With the approach of the National Day holiday, a large quantity of scenic spots in China
the price of entry fees in the past few weeks.
A. has raised B. have raised C. had raised D. were raising
13. — Everyone can make a mistake.
— Yes, but we should correct it it gets worse.
A. when B. while C. after D. before
14. No agreement , they were determined to meet again and solve the problem as soon as possible.
A. reaching B. reached C. to reach D. being reached
15. Later she explained, “I that he had died ten years before, but now I know that he is still living.”
A. think B. am thinking C. have thought D. thought
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
God had a horse. The horse was beautiful and had many good 16 . But it wanted to be 17 in every way. One day the horse said to God, “Oh, you have given me 18 . You have given me other good qualities. I’m so 19 to you. But how I wish you could make me more beautiful.” God said, “I’m more than 20 to make you more beautiful. Tell me in what way you want to be 21 .” The horse said, “It seems to me that I’m not well-proportioned (匀称的). My 22 is too short. If you can make it a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much 23 and thinner, then I’ll look infinitely (无限地) more beautiful in my lower 24 .” God said, “OK.” Then 25 he made a camel appear in place of the horse. The horse was so depressed (沮丧的) that it 26 to cry, “In what way is this kind of outer form more beautiful?” God said, “This is exactly what you 27 . You have become a camel.” The horse cried, “Oh no, I 28 to remain a horse with good qualities. Nobody will 29 me as a camel.” God said, “ 30 try to achieve or receive more than I’ve given you. If you have an endless desire, you will 31 more and more. However, you have no 32 what the outcome will be. If you 33 for a longer neck and legs, this is what will 34 . Each thing in its creation has its own good qualities. The camel is not as beautiful as you are, but it carries heavy loads and has a great sense of 35 .”
16. A. memories B. fruits C. friends D. qualities
17. A. perfect B. clean C. wise D. free
18. A. wealth B. beauty C. chance D. career
19. A. polite B. important C. grateful D. kind
20. A. ready B. proud C. lucky D. careful
21. A. supported B. saved C. instructed D. changed
22. A. tongue B. tail C. neck D. nose
23. A. longer B. stronger C. softer D. younger
24. A. hair B. voice C. land D. body
25. A. simply B. slowly C. immediately D. finally
26. A. started B. chose C. tried D. expected
27. A. pointed to B. asked for C. dealt with D. worked at
28. A. afford B. wish C. manage D. learn
29. A. appreciate B. help C. serve D. feed
30. A. Seldom B. Never C. Sometimes D. Certainly
31. A. collect B. understand C. offer D. want
32. A. hope B. news C. idea D. plan
33. A. hunt B. wait C. come D. cry
34. A. improve B. tell C. happen D. promise
35. A. humor B. responsibility C. honor D. taste
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
This is not an ordinary summer camp. Michelle Pawlaw is glad that she signed up for it. “Getting to experience fire-fighting is really cool and something that most people don’t get to do,” says Michelle. Michelle and eight other teenage girls took part in the three-day camp offered by the Arlington County Fire Department located just outside of Washington. Firefighter Clare Burley was in charge of the program. “The purpose of the camp is to try to get young women interested in considering the fire service as a job,” she says.
The free-of-charge, overnight camp was designed to let the girls experience what firefighters do to protect the city. They took classes and learned how to climb the ladder on a fire truck, operate emergency tools and rescue an injured person. They also did their share of cleaning the firehouse and the equipment.
Firefighting is still a male-dominated (男性主导的) service, but Burley says with 32 women in its force of 320, the Arlington Fire Department is above the national average of 4.5 percent. Clare Burley joined the department seven years ago. “Women are generally weaker than men physically, but we do everything that the guys do to the same standard (标准). We are tested to the same standard. We are expected to operate to the same standard,” she says.
Most of the girls say they never thought about becoming a firefighter, but the camp was a great learning experience. By spending three days together, they also made new friends and had a lot of fun.
36. What do we know about the firefighting camp?
A. Some boys were also involved in it.
B. It was one of those common summer camps.
C. It was provided for teenage girls without any fees.
D. Its aim was to choose some new firefighters from the girls.
37. What can we infer from the text?
A. Women firefighters work fewer hours than men firefighters.
B. It is not dangerous for women firefighters to carry out their duty.
C. It requires women firefighters to train harder than men firefighters.
D. The standards set for women and men firefighters are not the same.
38. The percentage of women firefighters in the Arlington Fire Department is .
A. 4.5% B. 10% C. 15% D. 20%
B
Trees also suffer from stress, just as people do. Sounds unbelievable, isn’t it? So, how do you know if your tree is stressed? Trees actually speak quite loudly when they are stressed; you just need to learn how to listen.
If your tree is wilting (枯萎), it probably needs water or you might be watering it too much. Unfortunately, under- or over-watering shows the same signs. However, a little research work will have the problem solved in no time. Giving your tree proper water is a good idea. If you have a drip irrigation system (滴灌系统), make sure it is working properly. If your tree is not quite right, with spots on the leaves or other unusual discolorations, look over your tree carefully. These are signs of insects, disease or nutrient problems. Look on the undersides of the leaves, as these are where they like to hide in.
You should have the right species for your climate and soils. Nutrient problems will appear if your soil is not right for the tree. If the climate is not suitable, a tree is stressed from too much or too little water and it sends out signals to insects, which take advantage of its weaknesses. Insects weaken the tree even more, and then diseases take hold.
Trees will show signs of stress, such as dropping bark (树皮) or leaves when their roots are disturbed. At this time, do not decide the tree needs fertilizer. Feeding a sick tree with too much fertilizer will just make it sicker. Sometimes you love your plants to death. Too much fertilizer may make your tree grow faster, but fast growth upsets a tree’s tender balance. The faster a tree grows, the less energy it has for defense against insects and disease.
39. The underlined word “discolorations” in Paragraph 2 probably means .
A. signs of good health B. strange appearances
C. the change or loss of color D. the bad smells that plants give out
40. Which of the following proverbs can be used to describe the situation in Paragraph 3?
A. Never judge a book by its cover.
B. Out of sight, out of mind.
C. Troubles never come alone.
D. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
41. Dropping bark or leaves probably shows that .
A. the tree is seriously lacking in water
B. the root of the tree is negatively affected
C. the tree has been badly attacked by insects
D. the tree is in great need of various nutrients
42. What may happen if you give a tree too much fertilizer?
A. It will soon be killed by the fertilizer.
B. It will lose its ability to fight against insects.
C. It will lose its ability to keep standing in the wind.
D. Its growth and development will completely stop.
C
New York teenager Timothy Doner has an unusual hobby. He likes to learn languages. The 17-year-old has mastered 23 languages now. While this has earned him the title of the world’s youngest polyglot, he is still not satisfied.
Timothy’s quest (追求) to learn languages began in 2009 after completing basic Hebrew (希伯来语) lessons in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah ceremony. He enjoyed it so much that he decided to become fluent in modern Hebrew. Longing for more, he then picked up Arabic. Within four days, he managed to master the alphabet and the ability to read the language fluently. After that, he couldn’t stop himself from learning more languages.
Over the years, he has added Russian, Farsi, Hausa, Italian, Persian, Swahili, Indonesian, Hindi, Pashto, Turkish, Kurdish, Yiddish, Dutch, Croatian, Spanish and German to his languages. The list does not include the ones that he has taken up at school in the past several years, which include French, Mandarin, Latin, and of course English. The most amazing part is that he has managed to learn all the additional languages on his own, using just online apps and grammar books.
The teenager begins by learning how to pronounce the alphabet correctly and then teaching himself the correct grammar. He then strengthens this by reading newspapers and talking with people who speak that language, either in person or on Internet chat rooms. In order to attract other people with similar skills and interest, he has even started posting videos of himself speaking different languages on YouTube. He is now in constant contact with 31-year-old Ohio resident Moses McMormick, who has mastered 50 languages.
Timothy’s next goal is to conquer Sudanic and Malay. He says that his language skills come in quite handy when he is on subway, walking around New York City or even while at a restaurant.
43. The underlined word “polyglot” in Paragraph 1 probably refers to someone who .
A. is considered well-rounded B. can speak various languages
C. is considered to be a bookworm D. never gets satisfied with his life
44. What do we know about Timothy Doner?
A. He didn’t like learning new languages when he was learning modern Hebrew.
B. He tried to speak modern Hebrew fluently to prepare for a ceremony.
C. It took him only several years to master over twenty languages.
D. He learnt his first foreign language by himself.
45. It is implied in the text that Timothy Doner .
A. showed no gift for language learning when he was at school
B. doesn’t have teachers to teach him the additional languages
C. spends almost all his time learning these languages every day
D. doesn’t know why he wants to learn these languages
46. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Timothy Doner finds it really difficult to learn a language.
B. Timothy Doner is no longer interested in mastering any other languages.
C. Timothy Doner makes use of daily occasions to improve his language skills.
D. Timothy Doner likes talking with strangers on subway.
D
Active listening is the art of listening to another person’s feelings and then reflecting them back. Active listening does not require that you agree with your children’s feelings, but it allows your children to feel connected and understood and provides them with an opportunity to explore those mysterious impulses (冲动) known as emotions.
Four-year-old Chrissy ran through the front door, slamming (砰地关上) it so forcefully that the pictures fell off the wall. “I hate Tammy!” she cried. Then Chrissy threw herself onto the sofa in a storm of sobs (抽泣).
Her mom, Diane, looked up from the bills she was going to pay. Resisting the impulse to scold (责骂) Chrissy for slamming the door, she asked quietly, “What’s the matter with you, Chrissy?”
Chrissy said sadly, “Tammy took my ball! Tammy is bigger than me. It isn’t fair for her to take away my ball.”
“It must be pretty upsetting to be picked on by a big girl,” Diane said. “Yeah. I’m mad,” the little girl said firmly, “I don’t want to play with her anymore.” She sat quietly for a moment, watching as Diane put stamps on envelopes. After a while, Chrissy said, “Mom, can I go to play out in the backyard?” Diane gave her daughter a hug. Chrissy left, seeming to forget her anger.
By simply reflecting back her daughter’s underlying feelings, Diane allowed Chrissy the opportunity to explore what was going on for her, and in the process, Chrissy discovered a solution to her own problem. Some other time, Diane might be able to talk with Chrissy about avoiding future problems—and perhaps tell her what she could do to express her anger instead of slamming the door.
Like most adults, sometimes what children really need is for someone to listen and understand. Active listening opens the door for real connection, problem-solving and works towards building a lifelong relationship of love and trust.
47. This text is intended for .
A. teachers B. parents C. children D. students
48. How did Chrissy feel when she entered the room?
A. Very happy. B. Very peaceful.
C. Very angry. D. Very disappointed.
49. What do we know about Tammy?
A. She is older than Chrissy. B. She is younger than Chrissy.
C. She is weaker than Chrissy. D. She is larger than Chrissy.
50. What was Diane probably going to do before then?
A. She was going to post a letter. B. She was going to scold Chrissy.
C. She was going to slam the door. D. She was going to talk with Tammy.
四、任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
Positive thinking is the belief that good things will happen and that one’s hard work will be rewarded with success. When you ask for positive and good things to happen in your life, you are thinking positively. Positive thinking is based on hope and belief that hard work is never wasted.
Positive thinking leads a man to succeed. One who thinks that he can succeed will put his best to work, and won’t be fettered (束缚) by the problems in the path of success and one day he’ll win. Positive thinking aids a person in finding a way in a difficult task or a difficult situation. He starts feeling that something can be done to get over the difficulties. Those who think positively always keep hope alive, which gives them a chance to succeed.
Positive thinking is like exercises to develop the muscles (肌肉). The more you do it, the better you’ll be at it. It’s not possible to think positively all the time, but you want the majority of your thoughts to show good and happy things. Some things that can help you be positive are: skills of dealing with problems, building up encouragement, changing your thoughts by developing good habits, surrounding yourself with positive people and being confident.
To train yourself to think positively in any situation, you can design some positive thoughts that you wish for in life. For example, if you want success in life, then a positive thought for success could be “I’m going to be successful because I’m working hard for it.” You can speak it up, write it down, or repeat it at least a couple of times throughout the day, and your life will have a change for the better.
Title
(51) thinking
Meaning
Positive thinking is the belief that good things will happen and that one will
(52) through hard work.
Requirements
●Being optimistic and (53)
●Believing that hard work is never wasted
Advantages
●Helping one succeed
●Helping one find (54) to problems
●Helping one get over the (55)
Things that contribute
to positive thinking
●Learning to handle problems
●Building up (56)
●Changing your thoughts by developing good (57)
●Having positive (58) near you all the time
●Trusting yourself
(59) yourself
with positive thinking
●(60) some positive thoughts that you wish for in life
●Speaking it up, writing it down or repeating it many times
参考答案：
1-15 DCABA ADBCA CADBD
16-35 DABCA DCADC ABBAB DCDCB
36-50 CCBCC BBBCB CBCDA
51. Positive 52. succeed 53. hopeful 54. solutions 55. difficulties
56. encouragement 57. habits 58. people 59. Training 60. Designing
14-15学年牛津高二上学期B5U3阶段测试Ⅱ (安徽)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（80）
一、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
1. makes her extremely tired being on foot as a waitress for twelve hours a day.
A. That B. This C. It D. What
2. Most companies have suffered a drop in their profits, some large companies.
A. still B. even C. ever D. also
3. The college students remaining at school the library to be kept open during the vacation, but their demand was turned down.
A. urged B. made C. suggested D. demanded
4. With the combined efforts of the school and the local government, students in the town now have access an excellent stadium.
A. with B. by C. for D. to
5. In most parts of China, people still maintain the tradition of fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
A. setting off B. sending out C. giving away D. breaking up
6. the evidence to date, the best answer is that both are probably involved in the case.
A. Based on B. To base on C. Basing on D. Base on
7. Tom, when I have finished reading the book, you have it.
A. would B. must C. need D. shall
8. No matter who is caught in the examination, he will be severely punished.
A. to cheat B. cheating C. to have cheated D. be cheating
9. Our product still sells best of its kind, we have raised the price by ten percent.
A. in case B. only if C. so that D. even though
10. As long as you are , you will achieve your goals.
A. as careful as Lucia is B. so careful as is Lucia
C. as careful as Lucia does D. so careful as Lucia
11. — Why didn’t you invite Mike to the picnic?
— Don’t you know he insects in the wild?
A. hated B. has hated C. hates D. will hate
12. Once the present trouble overcome, all the other problems will be easily solved.
A. will be B. is C. had been D. was
13. Little Bill was knocked down by a car when crossing the road; I wish I him to the post office in person.
A. had taken B. took C. would take D. has taken
14. The injured man died in hospital; his family thought the doctors the operation earlier.
A. could perform B. should perform
C. must have performed D. should have performed
15. — It’s terribly hot these days.
— . I am now accustomed to a hot climate.
A. Oh, I don’t mind the heat B. Sorry, I don’t know
C. Don’t take it seriously D. Don’t mention it
二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
“Who did this?” asked my teacher. Thirty children tried to 16 what they had done. “Who did this?” asked my teacher once more. She wasn’t really asking, she was demanding a(n) 17 . She seldom became 18 , but she was this time. She held up a piece of glass and asked, “Who 19 this window?” Unfortunately, I was the one who broke the window. I had not done it 20 . It was caused by an errant (偏离的) throw of a baseball. Why did it have to be me? If I admitted guilt, how would I be able to pay for a big 21 like that? I didn’t want to confess (坦白) it, but something strong inside my body made me 22 my hand. I told the 23 . “I did it.” I said no more. My teacher went to one of our library shelves and took down a 24 . She then began walking towards me. I knew my teacher had never 25 a student, but I 26 she was going to start with me and she was going to use a book for the swatting (重击). “I know how you like 27 ,” she said as she stood looking down at my guilt-ridden face. “Here is that book about birds that you constantly 28 out. It is yours. It’s time we get a(n) 29 one for the school anyway. The book is yours and you will not be 30 as long as you remember that I am not rewarding you for your misdeed, but I am rewarding you for your 31 .” I couldn’t 32 it! I wasn’t being punished, and I was getting my favorite book, the 33 one that I had been saving up money to buy! What happened that day has deeply rooted in my memory and the 34 my teacher taught me that day will last 35 .
16. A. look after B. look over C. get over D. think about
17. A. letter B. answer C. question D. problem
18. A. angry B. happy C. excited D. sorry
19. A. closed B. opened C. broke D. repaired
20. A. on purpose B. by accident C. in demand D. on time
21. A. door B. table C. plate D. window
22. A. give B. raise C. change D. hold
23. A. lie B. secret C. truth D. question
24. A. book B. picture C. map D. cartoon
25. A. fired B. warned C. helped D. beaten
26. A. wondered B. feared C. regarded D. explained
27. A. fish B. pets C. birds D. animals
28. A. check B. take C. put D. watch
29. A. old B. strange C. new D. beautiful
30. A. fined B. found C. taught D. punished
31. A. honesty B. dream C. progress D. study
32. A. accept B. believe C. guess D. refuse
33. A. nice B. little C. very D. big
34. A. lesson B. lecture C. art D. method
35. A. never B. still C. ever D. forever
三、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
One afternoon, when I was cleaning the garage in our new house, I noticed a piece of carpet sticking out of the ceiling. I fetched a ladder and reached the ceiling. There I saw a metal container that I recognized as a World War II ammo (弹药) box; my grandfather used to store tools in ammo boxes on his farm. I opened the box and was surprised at what I saw —several rolls of money tied up in orange thread. I found $800. My God! I found another seven boxes, plus two big black bags also full of rolls of money. In all, about $45,000.
My first thought was that this was a blessing from God. But I knew I should return the money to the former owner, David, instead of satisfying all my desires. So I called him and asked him to drop by.
However, he was shocked not about the money but about what I did. He said he had recently inherited (继承) the house and it must have been his dad who had hidden the money. What made him do it? I think he did it for his children.
There were balls of that orange thread still hanging on the wall of the garage when we moved in. I used them to tie up Christmas presents last year for my kids. I hope it reminded my kids of the gift greater than money that my wife and I gave them — the honesty.
36. David was shocked that .
A. there were so many ammo boxes in his former house
B. a lot of money was found in his former house
C. the author returned all the money to him
D. his father hid so much money for him
37. What can be inferred from the text?
A. David missed and appreciated his father very much.
B. The author hoped what he did would affect his children.
C. The author’s grandfather hid some money in an ammo box.
D. David’s father was very rich during the Second World War.
38. The main idea of the text is that .
A. people should be honest all the time
B. the author treasured the orange thread
C. money should be returned to its owner
D. money should be hidden for children
B
The following is a list of some of Tokyo’s most popular spots for cherry blossom, including the typical (典型的) time for best views in the year of 2012.
Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen has more than one thousand cherry trees of over a dozen kinds, including many early and late flowering trees. There are giant lawn (草坪) areas, and the atmosphere is calm and peaceful. Thanks to the early and late blooming trees, Shinjuku Gyoen is a good place for those who miss the main season for a week or two.
10 minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station, 200 yen, April, from 9:00 to 16:30
Ueno Park
As one of Japan’s most crowded, noisy and popular spots for cherry blossom parties, Ueno Park has more than 1,000 trees along the street leading towards the National Museum. Ueno Park’s blossoms typically open 1-3 days ahead of the blossoms in other spots in the city.
A few steps from Ueno Station, admission free, March 27 to April 15, from 17:30 to 20:00
Sumida Park
The park covers a few hundred meters along both sides of Sumida River. Some food stands (摊位) are available. Cherry blossom views can also be enjoyed from rented (租的) boats. There are several picnic spots under the cherry trees. Trees are lit up in the evenings, which is different from other spots.
A few steps from Asakusa Station, admission free, March 31 to April 8, from 8:00 to 21:30
Inokashira Park
There are a few hundreds of cherry trees in this giant, public city park, which has a central pond. Boats can be rented in order to view the blossoms from the water.
South of Kichijoji Station, admission free, April, from 9:00 to 16:30
39. If you miss the main season of cherry blossom for one week, you can go to .
A. Inokashira Park B. Ueno Park
C. Shinjuku Gyoen D. Sumida Park
40. According to Paragraph 3, we can infer that .
A. we can’t be allowed to enter Ueno Park at 21:00
B. Ueno Park’s blossoms open later than other spots
C. we must pay admission fees to go into Ueno Park
D. we can enjoy a giant lawn in Ueno Park
41. Why is Sumida Park special from other spots?
A. Because it has a central pond.
B. Because it is free for every visitor.
C. Because it has hundreds of cherry trees.
D. Because its trees are lit up in the evenings.
42. Sumida Park and Inokashira Park are different from the others in .
A. offering boat tours B. early opening time
C. free admission D. hundreds of trees
C
Here are some tips on how to keep you, your belongings (财物) and your money safe during travel. After all, it’d be a shame to spend all the time and research finding the best price for your trip, only to lose your cash and credit cards to a thief.
★ Don’t show others that you are not a native.
You’re a tourist. You know that, but you don’t want everybody else to know that. Don’t unfold your big map on a busy corner. Don’t ask strangers on the street for directions. Learn your route ahead of time, and step into a business for directions whenever possible. Avoid flashing your guidebook around, or publicly referring to your language dictionary when traveling abroad.
★ Keep your friends close and your money closer.
A lone traveler equals easy pickings for an experienced criminal. If you are traveling alone, try to hide that fact. Stick with groups whenever possible and keep information-sharing with taxi drivers and the like to a minimum (最少量).
Another thing you don’t want to advertise: where you keep your money. A fanny pack (腰包) may be convenient, but it means “I’m not from around here!” If you have a purse, keep it close to your body, preferably under an item of clothing like a jacket or sweater so that thieves can’t steal it. Be sure your wallet is in a securely fastened pocket. Or go like 007 with a hidden money belt. How cool is that?
★ Be careful, even in your hotel room.
Never ever blindly answer a knock at your door. If the knocker identifies (确认) himself as a hotel employee, call the front desk to confirm. Always make sure your hotel door completely closes.
Don’t leave your valuables lying around when you leave for the day.
43. Why shouldn’t tourists wear a fanny pack?
A. Because it can’t hide money.
B. Because it is not convenient.
C. Because it shows that they are not local.
D. Because it can’t be hidden under their jacket.
44. Why does the author mention 007’s money belt?
A. To persuade readers to learn from 007.
B. To persuade readers to buy the belt worn by 007.
C. To persuade readers to hide money in their belt.
D. To persuade readers not to show others where they keep money.
45. This text is intended for .
A. thieves B. tourists
C. hotel managers D. language learners
46. We can learn from the text that .
A. when traveling abroad, we shouldn’t open our language dictionary in public
B. we can leave our money at the hotel when traveling abroad
C. we should go to open the door if we hear a knock at it
D. we should not talk with taxi drivers abroad
D
Fast-food giant, McDonald’s, said that they would cut out excess calories in their kids’ menu choices. McDonald’s will reduce the amount of chips (炸薯条) in Happy Meals and will also include sliced apple “dippers” in every meal. McDonald’s says it will still include the ever-popular toys with each meal.
“We are going to pay attention to how we can introduce more food groups such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains,” said Cindy Goody, McDonald’s senior director of nutrition.
After getting much of the blame for childhood obesity, fast-food chains, especially McDonald’s, began selling more nutritious menu items such as oatmeal (燕麦粥) and salads. But the restaurant was most blamed for its marketing (市场营销) which is often aimed at young children. Some cities, such as San Francisco, California, have banned (禁止) toys from all kids’ meals that didn’t meet strict nutritional rules for fat, salt and sugar content because the prizes attracted more children to the fast food.
McDonald’s felt public pressure to change their offerings. The company has reduced chips in every meal. This decreases calorie content by about 20 percent, which means a new Happy Meal is less than 600 calories. In the past, the unhealthiest Happy Meal consisted of a cheeseburger, chips and one percent chocolate milk, which contained 700 calories and 27 grams of fat.
“It’s a good first step,” said Kelle Louailler, executive director of Corporate Accountability International. His group watches over companies. “However, we have yet to focus on the problem: its brand marketing to kids. And so long as burgers, chips and soda offerings to kids, along with toys, remain central to that brand, health professionals (专家) will continue to call for the marketing to stop.”
47. The underlined word “excess” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A. enough B. extra
C. entire D. expensive
48. We can infer from the text that in McDonald’s the apple “dippers” is a kind of food that .
A. is most popular with customers B. contains apples and whole grains
C. is a lot healthier D. is high in calories
49. McDonald’s will make some changes in meals because of .
A. the high prices of fruits and vegetables
B. the change of children’s eating habits
C. the pressure from the public
D. some strict nutritional rules
50. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A. The problems that McDonald’s is facing.
B. Some changes the McDonald’s has made.
C. Its marketing is blamed by some people.
D. Customers dislike its new menu.
四、任务型读写（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
The apple is a round shaped fruit that grows on small deciduous (落叶的) trees. There are numerous varieties of apples: Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Fuji and many more. They come in different colors such as red, yellow and green varying in flavor and sweetness.
Apples are all good for your health. They can improve your overall health by preventing heart disease, improving memory, maintaining blood sugar levels, reducing risk of stroke (中风), reducing risk of cancer and more! In addition, apples also can help make skin look younger, especially the Granny Smith, Red Delicious and Fuji kinds.
Apples can be eaten in so many ways! Bake them, use them in desserts or eat them whole! Add them in fruit salads, eat with cheese, or add a fun flavor on top or all over! You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner! You can also eat them as a snack, or use them for fun party games!
However, there are some things you must pay attention to when you want to eat apples. For example, you must eat clean apples. Some apples are grown with the use of insecticides (杀虫剂) or protective waxes, containing unhealthy remains. So wash your apples with soap and water. Of course, you’d better buy organic apples if you can.
If you want to buy apple juice, just be careful and read the nutritional label on the container. Avoid drinks with high sugar content. Instead, look for 100% natural fruit juices or make your own freshly squeezed (榨), homemade juices. Consider buying organic apple juice, too.
CAUTION! Apples can turn rotten. Watch for signs of brown spots or soft texture when squeezed. In order to avoid becoming sick, don’t eat apples that have been rotten.
Title
Apples
Features
● Being round in (51)
● Being of different colors
● Having different flavors and sweetness
(52)
Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Fuji, etc.
Benefits
for Health
● Preventing heart disease and improving memory
● Keeping blood sugar levels
● Making it less likely to (53) from stroke and cancer
● Improving the (54) of skin
Ways apples are eaten
● Being (55) or eaten as a whole
● Being used in desserts
● Being (56) into fruit salads
● Being eaten with cheese
(57)
● Don’t eat (58) apples.
● Don’t eat polluted apples.
● Don’t drink juices that aren’t (59) .
● Don’t eat (60) apples.
参考答案：
1-15 CBADA ADBDA CBADA
16-35 DBACA DBCAD BCACD ABCAD
36-50 CBACA DACDB ABCCB
51. shape 52. Kinds/Types/Varieties 53. suffer 54. appearance 55. baked
56. added 57. Warnings 58. dirty 59. fresh/natural 60. rotten
