14-15学年牛津高一上学期B1U2阶段测试Ⅰ(湖南)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（85）
Section A (15 marks)
Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.
1. — Excuse me, may I use your pen?
— Yes, _______.
A. forget it B. no way C. never mind D. of course
2. A girl _______ Linda is waiting for you outside the gate.
A. call B. to call C. called D. calling
3. Lucy is not here; she’s gone to _______ her son from school.
A. bring B. collect C. gather D. pick
4. The girls _______ a movie when I entered the room.
A. were watching B. watched
C. have watched D. are watching
5. The new manager came in, _______ a bag under his arm.
A. for B. of C. with D. on
6. _______ it became more common for women to work outside, men began to share the housework.
A. However B. If C. Though D. As
7. Mary didn’t notice a cat running along the street. She _______ a phone call.
A. answered B. was answering
C. has answered D. is answering
8. Tom, that isn’t a nice way _______ with your father.
A. speak B. to speak C. speaking D. being speaking
9. Will you please say it again? I _______ you.
A. didn’t follow B. hadn’t followed
C. wasn’t following D. isn’t following
10. Who was the last one _______ the classroom last night?
A. left B. leaving C. leave D. to leave
11. With the help of the wood, he _______ swim across the river.
A. must B. need C. was able to D. ought to
12. With several minutes to go before the rocket _______, we all got very nervous and excited.
A. lifted off B. lifted up C. took up D. took on
13. I’m afraid I can’t go shopping with you; I have a letter _______.
A. writing B. written C. to write D. to be written
14. Kate _______ where she had hidden the birthday present.
A. looked out B. let out C. came out D. took out
15. — Jenny, have you ever been to Shanghai?
— Yes. I _______ in Shanghai for four years during college.
A. stayed B. stay C. had stayed D. was staying
Section B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Andrew woke up and smiled. It was a(n) 16 day for him because he as well as his family was going to have a yard sale! Andrew walked outside with Dad. Mom had already set up long tables. Andrew was going to sell some of his old toys. He was 17 . Besides, he had some ideas of new toys he wanted to 18 .
Andrew put his toys on the table. Then he saw a beautiful red 19 . “What’s that?” Andrew asked. Mom smiled and said, “Your grandpa used to be a signmaker. He painted signs on glass for the town people.”
Mom left the table to talk to someone. Andrew 20 the sign. Just then, a little girl stopped to look at his toys. Maybe he wanted to make his first 21 very much! Andrew dropped the sign and turned around. But the sign fell off and broke into two pieces! Andrew looked around. Nobody was looking. Nobody would know who was to 22 . He hid the broken sign.
Andrew sold his toys. But he felt bad all the afternoon. He didn’t tell Mom about breaking Grandpa’s sign. The yard sale ended. Andrew and Mom went inside. Soon, Dad walked in, 23 Grandpa’s broken sign. “Look at what I found under the bush!” Dad said. “Someone broke it and 24 it.”
Andrew looked down at his shoes. “I broke it, Dad,” Andrew said in a small voice. “I didn’t mean to. I was wrong. I made a 25 .”
“Yes, you did,” Mom told him. “Well, next time will you be 26 ?” Andrew nodded his head. After dinner, Andrew helped his dad 27 fix the sign.
Something usually happens when you do the wrong thing. Even if you don’t get caught, there is a result.
16. A. cold B. important C. hot D. quiet
17. A. excited B. surprised C. ashamed D. bored
18. A. show B. pack C. repair D. buy
19. A. toy B. wallet C. sign D. suitcase
20. A. put away B. handed in C. dropped out D. picked up
21. A. sale B. gift C. plan D. decision
22. A. cheat B. beat C. blame D. help
23. A. carrying B. returning C. painting D. throwing
24. A. pulled B. hid C. lost D. dropped
25. A. change B. difference C. promise D. mistake
26. A. confident B. sure C. honest D. proud
27. A. happily B. carefully C. sadly D. quickly
Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
If you don’t know what you really want in life, here are some ways that can help you. Firstly, you can sit down (28) ________ think about what you need most. Is it your family, the freedom to express (29) ________, love or something else? (30) ________ it helps, you can make a list of the things that you think are the most important to you. (31) ________, figure out what upsets you, and make it clear and exact. Don’t just say you hate your office job. Find out exactly (32) ________ you hate it. Thirdly, take a few minutes and think about what makes you truly happy. Is it traveling, being around children, owning (33) ________ successful business or something else? Once you know the thing that makes you happy, you’ll have a pretty clear idea of what you should struggle (34) ________ in your life. Lastly, don’t keep your goals to yourself. Speak (35) ________ out! If you let people around you know what you’re trying to achieve, they’ll most likely support you and give you new ideas.
Section D (30marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
“Don’t worry! Lots of kids have moved here and made new friends,” my new teacher told me. “Oh, and don’t be concerned about your braces (矫正器). Almost everyone has them here.”
Even my new teacher thought I was a nerd (弱者), and he hadn’t even known me for five minutes. If my teacher thought that, I couldn’t imagine what the rest of class were going to think.
I wondered what kind of speech he gave them about me, “The new girl.” He probably made it sound like I was a nerd whose dad just died and everyone should be nice to me.
I wish I was back with my friends at my old school, where everyone knew me.
The bell rang, and the class poured in. Maybe if I didn’t move, they wouldn’t see me. Oh, well, it was a nice try. Everyone looked at me as if I were some kind of alien (外星人).
At that moment, a beautiful girl walked in and said with a sweet smile, “Hi, my name is Alicia.”
“Um, I’m Annie,” I said.
She made a face and said, “Hi, Annie. You can sit with us at lunch today if you want.”
“Maybe this new school wouldn’t be so bad after all,” I thought.
36. How did the writer feel when she first came to this school?
A. Excited. B. Proud. C. Worried. D. Calm.
37. Alicia came to the writer to .
A. invite her for dinner B. welcome her friendly
C. give support to her D. ask her to buy lunch
38. The writer’s life in the new school would probably be .
A. very difficult B. better than expected
C. even worse D. lonely and boring
B
My daughter Jersey is a single parent. She works hard to provide for herself and her three young sons. She manages to plan for everything carefully.
When her eldest son, David, wanted a bicycle so that he could do a part-time job, the family saved up and soon he was the proud owner of a good second-hand bicycle. One afternoon my daughter asked David to go to the local shop to buy something. He rode his bicycle, but foolishly left it outside the shop without putting on the lock. When David came out of the shop, it was gone. He walked home in tears and then, together with his exasperated mother, went to the local police station.
Imagine their joy when they arrived at the station: David’s bike was there. The driver told my daughter how he’d seen a group of kids go for the bike once my grandson had gone inside the shop. The driver, in his late teens, had called out to them to leave the bike alone. Despite this, one of the kids in the group had jumped on the bicycle and ridden it away while the others followed.
The teen got into his car, drove after them and demanded the stolen bike back. He was happy to be able to return it to my grandson together with a lecture about the folly of failing to use the bike lock. Then, in all the excitement, he walked away without even giving his name or telephone number.
39. David’s bike was stolen because .
A. it was easy to ride B. it was left outside the shop
C. it was a new fashionable bike D. it was not locked
40. The underlined word “exasperated” in Paragraph 2 probably means .
A. angry B. kind-hearted C. stubborn D. determined
41. How did the teen driver get the bike back?
A. He shouted and drove the kids away.
B. He ran after the kids in a car quickly.
C. He called the police to catch the kids.
D. He helped the police find the thief.
42. Why did the writer write this passage?
A. To remind teens to lock their bikes.
B. To warn drivers to obey traffic rules.
C. To thank a teen driver for his kindness.
D. To share an experience of driving a car.
C
This summer my family decided to take our vacation where the sun shines 24 hours a day! We went to Iceland. Although it sounds far away, it was actually only about 5 hours by plane from New York City.
Day 1
Today we walked around the capital city of Iceland. Reykjavik is a European city filled with lots of history, shopping, and good restaurants. One famous place in Reykjavik is the big church in the city center. The famous film Die Another Day was shot here in 2002.
Day 2
We took the bus to go through the beautiful National Park, and then we went to Golden Waterfall in the highlands and the geysers (间歇泉).
There were several active geysers that we were able to stand right near. The geysers threw up hot water every ten minutes and it was a sight to see. Hot water from the geysers is one of Iceland’s greatest treasures. Not only is it used to heat houses and produce electricity (电) but it is also wonderful to just sit in it.
We also went to see several waterfalls and were even able to walk behind one of the waterfalls. It is unusual to be able to touch a waterfall in nature. It was a very exciting day.
Day 3
Tired and exhausted from all the excitement of this wonderful country, we took a taxi to the airport. Goodbye, Iceland. I am really looking forward to our return.
43. What do we know about the capital city of Iceland?
A. It’s a new European city. B. It’s a good place to visit.
C. It’s a center of film-making. D. It’s near New York State.
44. The right order of the writer’s journey should be .
A. Reykjavik, National Park, the geysers, Golden Waterfall
B. Golden Waterfall, Reykjavik, National Park, the geysers
C. Reykjavik, National Park, Golden Waterfall, the geysers
D. Golden Waterfall, National Park, Reykjavik, the geysers
45. What is special about the geysers in Iceland?
A. They are the main water supply for every house.
B. They include a large number of small geysers.
C. They throw up more water in summer.
D. They can be used to provide energy.
46. We can learn from the passage that the writer .
A. knew little about Iceland before he visited it
B. had an enjoyable trip with his family in Iceland
C. went to Iceland by plane but returned by taxi
D. decided not to take a vacation once again in Iceland
D
I turned away from the piano. After an hour of practicing, I still couldn’t play Mozart’s piece well. It was frustrating to have spent such a long time on a piano song and still be unable to play the piece well. To me, the piece had at first seemed very easy, but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t play it correctly.
I decided to take a break, and come back to the piece later. For the most part, after a little bit of work, I could usually learn the song quickly. However, it was always that song, which might have appeared simple but was difficult. These types of songs always made me upset.
After having dinner, I decided to come back to the piano. I chose to play the piece slowly and carefully, paying attention to the correct notes instead of trying to play the piece quickly. Using this new method of practicing, I focused on how I could improve myself little by little.
I didn’t even get the rhythm (节奏) right until a week later. But I learned an important lesson — sometimes, baby steps are really important. I’m the person who likes to do things quickly. But in the case of the piano, I couldn’t move forward and improve until I slowed down, and took one step at a time.
47. The writer at first thought that playing Mozart’s piece .
A. would be rather difficult B. might waste a lot of time
C. needed much practice D. was really a piece of cake
48. What do we know about the writer from the third paragraph?
A. She had difficulty in reading the notes.
B. She changed her attitude towards playing the piano.
C. She liked to play a piece of music slowly.
D. She paid attention to improving herself in the past.
49. The writer finally improved herself by .
A. reading the notes carefully B. choosing to play a simple piece
C. practicing the piano in a slow way
D. asking her teacher for help
50. What did the writer learn at last?
A. Teachers are important to pianists.
B. Calm down or you can’t enjoy Mozart’s piece.
C. Playing the piano needs a lot of practice.
D. Go step by step and you will succeed.
Section E (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Finding a job at 13 doesn’t sound a bit too difficult. In today’s world, everyone seems to be in such a hurry to reach the top and make more money. This is why it’s quite competitive (竞争的) in the world. Finding jobs for 13 year olds will give them a sense of responsibility (责任) and make them aware of the value of money. Part-time jobs do exactly that. They don’t put too much stress on them at this age, but can surely prepare them towards a successful life ahead.
Then what can 13–year–old children do? In fact, there are many jobs that are fit for them to do. For example, they can take up babysitting. It can help them learn how important it is to take care of someone else. However, to do the job well, you have to be careful, know what to do in emergency (紧急) situations and learn how to deal with kids of different ages.
Delivering (传送) newspapers is also a good job, which will let you earn money and stay active. You can’t wake up late because you have to make sure that the people in your neighborhood get their newspapers on time.
It is quite a great thing to help senior citizens in their daily chores (家务杂事). So why not get paid for the same? You can help them when they go out to do shopping, buy medicine, feed their pets, water the plants, or help them visit their doctors or family members. Isn’t that a wonderful idea?
Topic
It is (51)______ for a 13-year-old child to find a job.
(52)______
●Teaching children to be responsible
●Making them (53)______ of money
●Preparing them for (54)______
(55)______
Babysitting
●Educating them about the importance of (56)______
● Requiring them to be careful and know the (57)______ of dealing with emergency situations and kids of different ages.
Delivering newspapers
●Letting them earn money and (58)______
●Requiring them to (59)______ early and send the newspapers to the people on time
(60)______
Helping them do shopping, do housework, see a doctor, etc.
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14-15学年牛津高一上学期B1U2阶段测试Ⅱ(湖南)
Class: Name: Marks: 满分（85）
Section A (15 marks)
Directions: For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.
1. I’ll spend ______ month of December in Australia, so it’ll be the first time in my life that I have had ______ Christmas without snow.
A. a; the B. 不填; a C. the; a D. a; 不填
2. Fast development results in a lot of environment problems, which should be taken ______ by all the countries in the world.
A. seriously B. immediately C. angrily D. patiently
3. George ______ his wife, Jennifer, for more than twenty years and they have five children.
A. married B. married with
C. was married to D. has been married to
4. None of them ______ leave the house until the police have made sure that they have nothing to do with the murder.
A. can’t B. will C. can D. won’t
5. Timmy took his homework to his teacher’s office, ______.
A. to correct B. to be corrected C. corrected D. correcting
6. This job won’t be finished before next week, ______ we have ten more workers to help us.
A. after B. when C. so that D. even if
7. That little boy quickly ate up ______ on his plate and asked for more.
A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing
8. The manager is very young, to be sure, ______ with much experience.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
9. The travelers ______ their tents beside the river bank before it got dark.
A. put up B. made up C. kept up D. built up
10. Anytime and anywhere you meet her, she pulls behind her a huge box, ______.
A. always full of books B. is always full of books
C. and always full of books D. and is always full of books
11. In front of my house ______ two large trees, and a huge stone lies between.
A. stands B. stand C. stood D. is standing
12. Pukin, President of Russia, got divorced from his wife, ______ was a piece of breaking news to the world.
A. it B. that C. who D. which
13. — What’s that terrible noise?
— The neighbours ______ for a party.
A. are preparing B. have prepared C. prepare D. will prepare
14.— Who is Jerry Cooper?
— ______? I saw you nod to him at the meeting.
A. Don’t you meet him yet B. Hadn’t you met him yet
C. Won’t you meet him yet D. Haven’t you met him yet
15.— Can I use your computer?
— ______, but only for one hour. I need it after three o’clock.
A. No way B. Never mind C. Of course D. Up to you
Section B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
When I was a young boy about 8 years old, my younger sisters and I got the idea to buy something for my mother for Mother’s Day. But we did not have much 16 . So we went around to the houses of our 17 and asked for pop bottles. At that time, soda pop was sold in bottles, and they were 18 and refilled. There was a deposit (押金) of $0.02 for each bottle. We got three boxes, just 18 bottles, making a refund (退款) of $0.36. Besides, I had three cents 19 .
With a total of $0.39 in the pocket, we 20 (about a mile) to where we knew a flower shop was located. When we went inside, someone asked what we 21 . We told them that we wanted to buy flowers for Mother’s Day. I reached into my pocket and pulled all of our money out, asking if it would be 22 .
At that time, another gentleman, who I am sure was the 23 , came over and said, “Just a 24 .” He went to the back and came out with a 25 plant with gold foil (金箔纸) wrapping around the pot. He asked me for thirty-five cents, and said, “Thank you very much.” At that moment, I had no idea that the 26 was about four times as much as I paid him. Then we thanked him and left the shop and went home 27 , carrying a flower plant for Mom.
16. A. friendship B. love C. money D. holiday
17. A. factories B. brothers C. gardens D. neighbors
18. A. washed B. warmed C. broken D. opened
19. A. accepted B. saved C. borrowed D. spent
20. A. walked B. drove C. climbed D. turned
21. A. changed B. collected C. had D. wanted
22. A. suitable B. safe C. enough D. useful
23. A. waiter B. customer C. worker D. owner
24. A. minute B. day C. note D. bottle
25. A. tea B. flower C. tomato D. grain
26. A. number B. distance C. weight D. cost
27. A. slowly B. bravely C. proudly D. calmly
Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
I arrived in London at last. Upon getting off the train, I found the railway station was big and dark. I did 28 know the way to my hotel, so I had to turn to somebody for help. I asked a porter (行李搬运工) 29 was waiting for customers (顾客). I spoke English more carefully and clearly 30 usual. The porter, 31 , could not understand me. I repeated my question several times and at last he understood. He answered me, but he spoke neither slowly nor clearly. “I am 32 foreigner,” I said. Then he spoke slowly, but I still could not understand him. My teacher never spoke English 33 that! The porter and I looked at each 34 and smiled. Then he said something and I understood it. In England, each person speaks a different language. The English understand each other, but I don’t understand 35 . From then on I came to know that people in the same country may speak the same language quite differently!
Section D (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
When I was a boy, we had several gardens around our old house. The largest one of all was used just for growing potatoes.
I can still remember those potato planting days. The whole family helped. After my dad had tilled (耕) the soil, my mom, brothers, and I went to work. It was my job to drop the seed potatoes in the rows while my mom dropped handfuls of fertilizer (肥料) beside them. My brothers then covered them all with the freshly turned soil.
For months afterward I would go to see the garden often while I played outside and wonder what was going on underneath the ground. When the harvest time came I was amazed at the potatoes my Dad pulled out of the soil. They would be turned into meal after meal of baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, and my favorite: potatoes cooked in spaghetti sauce. They would keep the entire family well fed throughout the year. It truly was a miracle (奇迹).
Every single day of our lives, we step out into the garden of this world. Every single day, we plant seeds that can grow into something wonderful. We may never see the growth that comes from these kind words or loving acts we share but there is always someone who will see. I hope then that you always take care of the garden around you. I hope that you plant only goodness, peace, and compassion (同情) in the lives of everyone you meet. I hope that every day you help miracles to grow.
36. The right order of potato planting is .
① Covering with soil. ② Placing seeds.
③ Tilling the soil. ④ Spreading fertilizer.
A. ③①②④ B. ③②④①
C. ②④③① D. ③④②①
37. The underlined word “seeds” in the last paragraph refers to _____.
A. potato seeds B. seeds of all crops
C. the things we care about D. kind words or loving acts
38. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To show his love for potatoes.
B. To share his memories about potatoes.
C. To encourage us to be kind to everyone.
D. To teach us how to help people in trouble.
B
If I had to choose where I’d vacation in California, it’d be the Monterey Peninsula. The following are the top five places for you to visit there.
Pebble Beach
This place has many activities, hotels, and restaurants. You can go fishing, swimming, diving, boating, cycling and hiking there. It is a perfect picture with a white sand beach and a beautiful view of the sea.
Monterey Bay Aquarium (水族馆)
Regarded as the number one aquarium all over the country, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fishes to see. Not only do they have different kinds of fishes, but they have creative ways of showing these fishes. Admission (入场费) for adults is $34.95, students (13-17 or with a college ID) $31.95, and children under 12 $21.95.
Lover’s Point Park
With some of the most wonderful views of mountains and a beach, Lover’s Point Park is where many people get married. It is also one of the few beaches in the world where you can watch the sunrise over the water in the morning, which is a beautiful sight.
The Butterfly Sanctuary (保护区)
Every year in October, thousands of monarch butterflies (王蝶) fly to Monterey County to stay for the winter. This is actually called overwintering. At this sanctuary these butterflies gather together on the tree branches to keep warm. It is an amazing sight that you don’t want to miss.
Andrew Molera State Park
Being the largest state park in the area, this park has many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, is within this park and a beautiful place.
39. If John, 18, fresh from college, and his parents visit Monterey Bay Aquarium, they’ll pay .
A. $69.90 B. $91.85 C. $101.85 D. $104.85
40. If you’d like to stay near the sea, you should go to .
A. Pebble Beach or Monterey Bay Aquarium
B. Pebble Beach or Lover’s Point Park
C. Lover’s Point Park or Monterey Bay Aquarium
D. Lover’s Point Park or Andrew Molera State Park
41. Which of the following places became famous because of a novel?
A. The Big Sur. B. Pebble Beach.
C. Lover’s Point Park. D. Monterey County.
42. What can we know according to the passage?
A. Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best aquarium around the world.
B. Children and teenagers are not allowed to enter Lover’s Point Park.
C. Monarch butterflies fly to Monterey County because of its warm weather.
D. Andrew Molera State Park is considered the largest park in the U.S.
C
If man’s best friend is a dog, then who is a dog’s best friend? That would be Rover, Glow, Ivan, or Raina. They recently donated (捐赠) blood to other dogs. And they did it without having to travel far from home: they visited an animal bloodmobile.
Like the Red Cross vehicles for humans, the University of Pennsylvania’s traveling vet lab goes to where the donors are to make it easier to give. The bloodmobile makes weekly rounds through Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Like humans, not every dog is qualified (合格的) to donate blood. The dogs are examined for health first. Dogs must have the correct blood type, weigh at least 55 pounds and be under 8 years old. About 150 dogs take part in the program. Each donates three or four pints (品脱) a year, which can help animals suffering from illnesses like cancer or an accident like being hit by a car.
Sandy Lucas brought her 7-year-old dog, Raina, to the bloodmobile last week. She said she wouldn’t have taken the dog to Penn Vet’s animal hospital in downtown Philadelphia, which is twice as far from her home. “I was very, very excited that she had the right blood that was needed to help another dog out,” said Lucas. “We’ll surely do it again.”
Just like people, the donors get a snack and a heart-shaped sticker immediately after giving. What’s more, they receive dog food to take home.
If dogs are doing what they can to save other dogs, why can’t we do it to save other people? Next time you hesitate (犹豫) over whether to donate blood or not, think of the dogs.
43. The writer mentions Rover, Glow, Ivan and Raina in Para. 1 mainly because _____.
A. they are man’s best friends B. they are common names for dogs
C. they get along well with other dogs D. they have donated blood to other dogs
44. What do we know about the traveling vet lab?
A. It is a Red Cross vehicle.
B. It collects dogs’ blood for other dogs.
C. It travels through Philadelphia every day.
D. It was donated by the University of Pennsylvania.
45. What can we learn from Para. 4?
A. Sandy Lucas is unwilling to let her dog donate blood.
B. The bloodmobile welcomes dogs from anywhere in the city.
C. Penn Vet’s animal hospital in downtown Philadelphia is popular.
D. The animal bloodmobile has made it easier for dogs to donate blood.
46. By writing the last paragraph, the author wants to _____.
A. ask us to help dogs B. show the importance of dogs
C. encourage us to donate blood D. compare humans with dogs
D
Rosa Parks, called the mother of the American Civil Rights Movement, was born in 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She attended local schools until she was eleven years old. Then she was sent to a school in Montgomery. She left high school early to care for her sick grandmother, then to care for her mother. She did not finish high school until she was twenty-one.
In much of the American South in the 1950s, the first rows of seats on city buses were for white people only. Black people sat in the back of the bus. Both groups could sit in the middle area. However, black people sitting in the middle area were expected to leave their seats if a white person wanted to sit there.
Rosa Parks and three other black people were seated in the middle area of a bus when a white person got on the bus and wanted a seat. The bus driver ordered all four black people to leave their seats so the white person would not have to sit next to any of them. The three other blacks got up, but Rosa Parks refused. Before this two black women also refused to leave their seats and they were arrested (拘留). So was Rosa Parks. Some stories about this included the statement that Rosa Parks refused to get up because her feet were tired. But what she was really tired of, she said, was accepting unequal treatment.
After Rosa Parks was arrested, blacks in Montgomery began to boycott (抵制) the city buses. The boycott continued for 381 days and ended the day after the Supreme Court of the United States declared (宣布) that racial separation was illegal (违法的) on city buses.
47. From the first paragraph we can learn that Rosa Parks _____.
A. had a poor childhood B. was helpful and determined
C. lived in a single-parent family D. was slow at her studies
48. Rosa Parks was arrested because _____.
A. she was a leader of a black group
B. she sat in the middle area of a bus
C. she refused to obey that driver’s order
D. she refused to sit next to a white person
49. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Rosa Parks wasn’t the first one to refuse to give up a seat on a bus for a white person.
B. There were several bus boycotts before Rosa Parks was arrested, and they all failed.
C. The unequal treatment of black bus passengers wasn’t ended until Rosa Parks was released.
D. In the 1950s black people were not allowed to sit with white people in the same area in America.
50. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. Why did black people fight for equal treatment?
B. Rosa Parks: mother of the American Civil Rights Movement
C. Equal treatment brought by the American Civil Rights Movement
D. How was the black people’s unequal treatment stopped in America?
Section E (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
We live in a busy world, in which the stresses of modern life are unavoidable. People from all walks of life find themselves faced with stress. Stressful jobs, relationship problems and financial (财务的) difficulties are main factors that can cause stress in our lives.
Stress can have negative effects on our health. During the moments of stress, we are upset and tend to lose our peace of mind. What’s worse, we are mentally (精神上) disturbed and cannot fall asleep at night sometimes.
Luckily, there are many ways that can help to take stress away from our lives. For example, we need to provide our mind with the time to relax because, just like our body, our mind also requires rest.
There are many activities which can blow stress away from our lives. For instance, watching a movie is a great way to relax our mind because it can make us forget the things that are causing stress in our lives. Dancing to our favorite music can also reduce stress.
What’s more, walking is also helpful in dealing with stress. You can choose a good place for a walk, such as a park or a garden. Try to walk in different directions so that your mind is busy admiring the beauties of nature. It is always a good idea to allow fresh air into the body by taking some deep breaths in the open air.
Following these natural means you can remove stress from your lives sooner or later. Practice these measures as you don’t deserve to lead a stressful life!
Dealing with Stress
(51)______of stress
●Stressful jobs
●(52)______
●Financial difficulties
(53)______of stress
●Making one feel upset and (54)______
●(55)______ one mentally
●Making one (56)______ to sleep
Measures
Taking the time to (57)______
●Watching a movie
●(58)______
●Walking in a pleasing place to enjoy (59)______ of nature
●Taking deep breaths outdoors
Suggestion
Try not to lead a (60)______ life!
参考答案:
1-15 CADCB DCBAA BDADC
16-27 CDABA DCDAB DC
28. not 29. who/that 30. than 31. however 32. a 33. like 34. other 35. them
36-50 BDCDB ACDBD CBCAB
51. Main causes 52. Relationship problems
53. Negative effects 54. lose peaceful mind
55. Disturbing 56. unable/fail
57. relax / have a rest 58. Dancing to music
59. the beauties 60. stressful
