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1、達 權 店 高 中 2015 高 二 開 學 考 試 英 語 試 題1. 把握好時間2. 需認真仔細3. 需獨立完成4. 需規(guī)范答題命題：曾維寬 審核：高二年級英語組 時間：2015年09月01日 第卷(選擇題) 第一部分： 單詞（短語）填空（共20小題，滿分30分）01.Tom celebrated the (到來)of the New Year with a party for his friends.02.To get the job done, one should be (精力充沛的)and hard-working.03.There is a time (限制)：you must

2、finish it in 30 minutes.04.Mary had been on a (節(jié)食)for weeks but still has not lost any weight.05.The girl is (盯著)at the stranger with her eyes wide open.06.The reason he gave to (解釋)for his absence was unbelievable.07.The scientists say that dinosaurs (存在)million of years ago.08.A plastic bag was se

3、en (漂浮)in the water.09.The police (包圍)the house and caught the kidnapper eventually.10.In some western countries, (距離)is measured in miles.11.This is a book (為設計的)for children in the campus.12.I was (資助)by my parents when I was studying at college.13.The police (觀察)a man in black entering the bank.1

4、4.We want to (裝備)your children with some special skills.15.As long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot (克服).16.The letters USA (代表)the United States of America.17.I bought this hat yesterday. It is (相似)to yours.18.The company doubled its (利潤)in the year of 2014.19.It is (難怪)that he ha

5、s passed the examination; he worked so hard.20.That school was founded (為了紀念)the famous scientist.第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分 ）第1節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。A2014 TFK Poetry ContestCalling all poets! TIME For Kids has a challenge for you：Write a funny, rhyming poem. I

6、t must be an original poem that does not copy another poets work. Enter it in the TIME For Kids Poetry Contest. As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, TIME For Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.Contest Rules1. How to enter

7、 This contest begins 1201 am on March 6, 2014 and ends 1159 pm on July 24, 2014. To enter, mail the following information to 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020 (a) an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme(韻律); (b) Entrants fir

8、st name only and a parents mail address. Limit one entry per person. By entering, Entrant promises that the entry (1) is original, (2) has not been published in any medium and (3) has not won an award.2. Judging All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria creativ

9、ity and originality (50), use of language and rhyme (25) and appropriateness to the theme of the contest (25). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.3. Prizes Our judge will select four semifinalists(半決賽選手)from which one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. T

10、he one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Childrens Poet Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom：Funny Poems for Kids, approximately value $275. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitts newest book of poetry，The Armpi

11、t of Doom Funny Poems for Kids，and both their poems and that of the grand-prize winner will be published at .4. Eligibility Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry5. Winners list For names

12、of the winner and finalists，visit (after August 1, 2014, available for a period of 10 days)21. The purpose of the contest is to_.A. encourage children to learn from other poetsB. help children realize the dream of poetry writingC. encourage childrens interest in poetry writingD. encourage children t

13、o read more original poems22. Which of the following characteristics of a poem is valued most in judging?A. Being creative and originalB. Using a proper number of wordsC. Using proper language and rhymeD. Being appropriate to the contest theme23. What can be known about the finalists of the contest?

14、A. They will get a great deal of money.B. Their poems can be read at .C. They will receive an online class visit from NesbittD. Their poems will appear in Nesbitts newest book of poetry.24. According to the contest rules, _.A. poems can be sent to the organizers by e-mailB. all children have the rig

15、ht to take part in the contestC. the number of poems to enter the contest is not limitedD. the result of the contest will be unknown before August, 2014BIf Confucius were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. Hed need a fan

16、or a strong wind to help him put them out.While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. Its nothing personal. Most Americans dont even remember the birthdays of thei

17、r own national heroes.But this doesnt mean that Americans dont care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western unive

18、rsities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy. Some social scientists suggest that Westerners sh

19、ould take advantages of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Westerners philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States.

20、Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.So the old thinkers ideas are still alive and well.Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chin

21、ese culture to the West.As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.25. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _.A. provide some key facts about ConfuciusB. attract the readers interest in the subjectC. show great respect for th

22、e ancient thinkerD. prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations26. We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students _.A. have a great interest in studying ChineseB. take an active part in Chinese competitionsC. try to get high scores in Chinese examsD. fight for a ch

23、ance to learn Chinese27. What is the best title for the passage?A. Forgotten Wisdom in AmericaB. Huge Fans of the Chinese LanguageC. Chinese Culture for Westerners D. Old Thinker with a Big Future28. The passage is most likely to appear in _.A. a biography lesson B. a history pap

24、erC. a newspaper D. a philosophy textbookCTim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York-he in computers, she in special education. "Teaching means everything to us." Tim would say. In April1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was

25、the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose.Not long after the surgery, Tim saw a brochure describing Imagination Library, a program started by Dolly Parton' s foundation (基金會) that mailed a book every month to children from birth to age five in the singer's

26、 home town of Sevier, Tennessee. “I thought, maybe Linda and I could do something like this when we retire.” Tim recalls.  He placed the brochure on his desk, "as a reminder."Five years later, now retired and with that brochure still on the desk, Tim clicked on imaginationlibrary. com

27、. The program had been opened up to partners who could take advantage of book and postage discounts.The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richters.  Rather than sign up online, they went to Dollywood for a look-see. “We didnt want to give the children rubbish.” says Linda. The bo

28、oks-reviewed each year by teachers, literacy specialists and Dollywood board members-included classics such as Ezra Jack Keatss The Snowy Day and newer books like Anna Dewdneys Llama Llama series.Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they h

29、ave shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their in their area. Megan Williams, a mother of four, is more than appreciative: “This program introduces us to books Ive never heard of.”The Richters spend about 400 a month sending books to 200 children. “Some people sit there and wait to die.

30、” says Tim. “Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”29. What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library?A. Give out brochures. B. Do something similar.C. Write books for children D. Retire from being a teacher.30. According to the text, Dolly Parton is _.A. a wel

31、l-known surgeonB. a mother of a four-year-oldC. a singer born in TennesseeD .a computer programmer31. What can we learn from Tims words in the last paragraph?A. He needs more money to help the children.B. He wonders why some people are so busy.C. He tries to save those waiting to die.D. He considers

32、 his efforts worthwhile.DWhen my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.It goes like this: You can't take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We'd take the train into

33、the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. We always considered taking a horse carriage in the historic district, but we didn't like the way the horses were treated, so we never did. At the end of the day, we took the subway to our closest station, where Mom's fri

34、end was waiting to give us a ride home-our first car ride of the day.The good thing about Transportation Days is not only that Mom taught us how to get around. She was born to be multimodal (多方式的). She understood that depending on cars only was a failure of imagination and, above all, a failure

35、 of confidence-the product of a childhood not spent exploring subway tunnels.Once you learn the route map and step with certainty over the gap between the train and the platform, nothing is frightening any more. New cities are just light-rail lines to be explored. And your personal car, if you have

36、one, becomes just one more tool in the toolbox-and often an inadequate one, limiting both your mobility and your wallet.On Transportation Days, we might stop for lunch on Chestnut Street or buy a new book or toy, but the transportation was the point. First, it was exciting enough to watch the world

37、speed by from the train window. As I got older, my mom helped me unlock the mysteries that would otherwise have paralyzed my first attempts to do it myself: How do I know where to get off? How do I know bow much it costs? How do I know when I need tickets, and where to get them? What track, what lin

38、e, which direction, where's the stop, and will I get wet when we go under the river?I'm writing this right now on an airplane, a means we didn't try on our Transportation Days and, we now know, the dirtiest and most polluting of them all. My flight routed me through Philadelphia. My mult

39、imodal mom met me for dinner in the airport. She took a train to meet me.32. Which was forbidden by Mom on Transportation Days? A. Having a car ride. B. Taking the train twice.C. Buying more than one toy.D. Touring the historic district.33. According to the writer, what was the greatest benefit of h

40、er Transportation Days? A. Building confidence in herself. B. Reducing her use of private cars.C. Developing her sense of direction. D. Giving her knowledge about vehicles.34. The underlined word “paralyzed” is closest in meaning to “ ”.A. displayedB. justifiedC. ignoredD. ruined35. Which means of t

41、ransportation does the writer probably disapprove of? A. Airplane.B. Subway. C. Tram. D. Car.第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據下列短文內容，從文章后的選項中選出能入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Do's And Don'ts Of DonatingGiving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do

42、enjoy on a regular basis  36  Here are 4 do's and don'ts of donating your belongingsDo Prep Your ClothesYou've thoroughly cleaned out your closets and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donatedBefore you bag up these pieces, inspect each one to ensure that t

43、heyre in good conditionMake sure all buttons are fastened, and that you can't see any stains 37 Dont Donate Damaged ItemsThe number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it's in a good, usable conditionDont donate clothes or furniture with rips（裂口）or stains, chipped dishes, bo

44、oks that are missing pages, or games with lost pieces 38  Find a local company that will recycle these items insteadDo Donate More Than Just Clothes39  Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, ornaments, baskets, blenders, dishes, glassware, ut

45、ensils, silverware, pots and pans, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exercise equipment are much sought after donations.40 With a little common sense it's easy to figure out items that are ideal for donationBut unfortunately some people will throw away

46、 the contents of their home without a second thoughtAs a gentle reminder, its never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosivesANobody wants to inherit your damaged belongingsBFood donations are always in needCDON'T Even Think of Donating T

47、hese ItemsDNot sure where to start?EDON'T Donate Large AppliancesFClothes aren't the only household items that can be donatedGWash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owners第三部分：英語知識運用(共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)第一節(jié)：完形填空 (共20小題；每小題1.5分, 滿分30分)閱讀下面短文。從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答

48、題卡上將該項涂黑。From the time I lined up my dolls on the sofa in playschool, I wanted to be a teacher.  “Open your books,” I would   41   my teddy bear and dolls. Then I would   42   teach them whatever new things I had just   43   at school.

49、 For me, dream was one thing, and   44   was quite another. My family was too poor to   45   my tuition. Finally, with others help, I attended a state university. However, I   46   needed more money to pay for my other expenses, so I f

50、ound a part-time job,   47   test tubes in the science department. By then I believed that every dirty test tube I washed meant I was one step closer to my   48  .When working as a substitute teacher in the local area, I learned they were planning to   49

51、   the biology teacher I had substituted for. I was sure the   50   was meant for me. However, the principal said, “Youre too   51  . This last teacher had a lot of discipline problems because of his age. We want someone older-with more   52

52、0; .”I cried all the way to work, disappointed and   53  . Suddenly, a stranger who I met by chance asked me what had happened. I told him how much I wanted to   54   and how upset I was to be   55   because of my age. Then I also shared some of

53、 my thoughts with him. He   56   me, “Never lose heart. I believe you can make it.” The next morning my phone rang. It was the principal calling to offer me the   57   position. I was totally   58   and asked him why. He explained, “You mad

54、e quite an impression on the chairman of our Board of Directors. He   59   that you should have this position.” A few weeks later, I stood by the door of my classroom, welcoming my   60   on their first day of school. When they were settled, I said with a smil

55、e, “Open your books.”41. A. persuade B. calm C. instruct D. congratulate42. A. angrily B. delightedly C. jealously D. disappointedly43. A. found B. changed C. undertaken D. learned44. A. advice B. interest C. schooling D. time45. A. cover B. ignore C. forget D. plan46. A. almost B. suddenly C. hardly D. still47. A. decorating B. cleaning C. collecting D. producing48. A. house B. job C. dream D. school49. A. punish B. replace C. praise D. accept50. A. result B. scholarship C. expe