1、- 1 -高二上学期冲刺期末 综合试题一第二部分 英语知识综合运用第一节 单项填空从 A,B,C,D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. (共 15 小题，每题 1 分,满分 15 分)21. I really appreciate _, to be frank, that you show your great concern when your teacher doesnt feel well.A. it B. him C. you D. this 22. We all think it is Tom and Jack rather than he that
2、_ for the delay of the project.A. is to blame B. are to blame C. is blamed D. are to be blamed23. In the middle lay a gift-wrapped box _ for the old woman with a card _ “Our Grandma, with love.”A. written; speaking B. sent; sayingC. intended; reading D. left; telling24. Many factors _ into considera
3、tion, the government _ to dealing with the tough issue.A. taken; got down B. having taken; got throughC. taking; set out D. having been taken; set about25. Its said that beauty and comfort rarely go hand in hand. To get one you normally have to _ the other.A. ensure B. sacrifice C. distribute D. exp
4、and26. Technology has become an indispensable part of our lives. But what _ if we _ control of it?A. might happen; had lost B. would happen; lostC. will happen; lost D. could happen; lose27. Jerry has promised to keep the secret, so he wont tell anyone even though _.A. being asked B. to be asked C.
5、to ask D. asked to28. Now my hometown is not at all _ a traveler who visited it ten years ago can expect.A. that B. where C. which D. what29. In the back of our classroom stand some book shelves on which are various magazines and reference books, making reading materials more _ to the students.A. sy
6、stematic B. effective C. accessible D. practical 30. The beginning of the story is excellent, _ is the ending, _ leaves us much to think.A. as; which B. so; that C. as; that D. such; which31. If you pay for the computer in cash, you could have a 5% discount; _ we can deliver it to you for free.A. in
7、 demand B. in addition C. in return D. in place32. Our daughter doesnt know what to _ at the university; she cant make up her mind about her future.A. take in B. take over C. take up D. take on33. Do you feel like _ there or shall we take a bus? Id like to walk. But since there isnt much time left,
8、Id rather we _ a taxi.A. walking; hired B. walking; hire C. to walk; hired D. to walk; hire34. The organizing committee announces that tickets at the Grand Stadium are limited and will be _ to those who apply first.A. advocated B. acquired C. approved D. allocated 35. Does your brother serve in the
9、army? No, not now. But he _ in the army for 8 years.A. would serve B. has served C. served D. had served第二节 完型填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 36-50 各题所给的 A,B,C,D 四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答- 2 -题卡上将该项涂黑。(共 15 小题，每题 1 分，满分 15 分)On a cool November day many years ago, I noticed a big black dog at our farm. I was furious （暴怒的）.
10、 He kept turning up. I went to my father and told him how the dog had 36 part of our crop. “Its all your doing,” I said. “Why did you offer milk to him a few days ago? He wants us to 37 him now.” “Why not?” asked father. “We already have Jhabroo. He wont allow another dog to enter this place.”A few
11、days later, 38 , poor Jhabroo was hit by a bus and died outside our house. “Had I listened to you,” my father said, “we would have been 39 a dog now!” Kalu didnt take long to prove himself useful. Whenever he 40 a rat, he left everything aside even his food and dashed after it. At night when we slep
12、t, Kalu barked at the 41 noise like an alert guard. We had often heard about thieves in the area but his presence was quite reassuring. One night at about 1 a.m., we were woken up by Kalus furious growls（低吼）. “Could it be thieves?” my father whispered to me. My father shouted through a window “Whos
13、there?” No reply. Kalus growls 42 more aggressive. 43 we heard a man cry out: “Save me from this beast!”Armed with a wooden stick we went outside, and saw that Kalu had 44 the man down on the ground. Seeing my father, the man begged: “Save me, sir!” With fathers help, I managed to drag Kalu away. “D
14、ont come here again,” father ordered, waving his stick. “Next time, youll get this.” The man disappeared into the 45 . 46 Kalu continued barking after the man, I saw mother looking fondly at him through the window. Kalu got more 47 in the family.Kalu lived with us 48 for over seven years. When he we
15、nt missing for three days and our maid informed us that she had seen Kalus body, we were 49 . “Looks like he ate something poisonous,” our neighbor suggested. Our farm seemed very lonely without Kalu.Over the years, we took in several more dogs, but none of them could 50 Kalus understanding and high
16、 spirits. The mean-looking stray（流浪狗）I didnt want taught me to never judge anyone by his looks be it man or his best friend36. A. protected B. destroyed C. shared D. taken37. A. adapt B. care C. accompany D. shelter38. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. moreover39. A. beyond B. with C. for D. w
17、ithout40. A. spotted B. caught C. pointed D. heard41. A. strongest B. kindest C. slightest D. biggest42. A. grew B. looked C. heard D. barked43. A. Occasionally B. Gradually C. Mentally D. Suddenly44. A. put B. laid C. pinned D. turned45. A. night B. darkness C. distance D. neighborhood46. A. Before
18、 B. After C. As D. Since47. A. popular B. happy C. furious D. alerted48. A. naturally B. silently C. constantly D. faithfully49. A. shocked B. annoyed C. puzzled D. frightened50. A. appreciate B. match C. convince D. compare第三部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGoog
19、le is to start building its own self-driving cars, rather than modifying vehicles built by other producers. The car will have a stop-go button but no controls, steering wheel or pedals.Pictures of the Google vehicle show it looks like a city car with a “friendly” face, designed to make it seem - 3 -
20、non-threatening and help people accept self-driving technology. Co-founder Sergey Brin revealed the plans at a conference in California.“Were really excited about this vehicleits something that will allow us to really push the capabilities of self-driving technology, and understand the limitations,”
21、 said Chris Urmson, director of the companys self-driving project.He added that the cars had the ability to “improve peoples lives by transforming mobility” .But some researchers working in this field are investigating potential downsides to driverless car technology.They believe they could make tra
22、ffic and urban extension worse, as people accept longer commutes（往返路程）as they do not have to drive themselves.It looks almost cartoon-like, it has no traditional bonnet at the front, and the wheels are pushed to the corners.It will seat two people, driving force will be electric, and at the start it
23、 will be limited to 25mph (40km/h) to help ensure safety.The most significant thing about the design is that it does not have any controls, apart from a stop/go button. For early testing, extra controls will be fitted so one of Googles test drivers can take over if there is a problem.The controls wi
24、ll simply plug in, and Mr. Urmson believes that over time, as confidence in the technology grows, they will be removed entirely. The front end of the vehicle is designed to be safer for pedestrians, with a soft foam-like material where a traditional bumper would be, and a more flexible windscreen, w
25、hich may help reduce injuries.The vehicle will use a combination of laser and radar sensors along with camera data to drive autonomously.It will depend on Googles road maps, built specifically for the programme, and tested on the companys current fleet of vehicles.51. What do we know about the Googl
26、e self-driving cars?A. There is no difference in appearance between them and an ordinary car.B. They are taken as a symbol of the success of self-driving technology.C. The front of the car leaves people the impression that it is quite safe.D. The wheels are installed in a way people can hardly notic
27、e them.52. How does the car drive automatically?A. With a computer installed inside.B. With a Google Map designed specially for it.C. With the instruction sent from the central tower.D. With the information it collects through several means.53. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Self-driving ca
28、rs are more convenient.B. Self-driving cars need to be improved.C. Self-driving cars are on the wayD. Self-driving cars are safer.BSyrian immigrants have been making their home in Allentown, Pa., for more than a century. They began settling there in the late 1800s, first to work as peddlers（小贩） and
29、later to work in factories.Today the town is home to one of the largest Syrian populations in the U.S. Its also a destination for newer arrivals refugees fleeing the ongoing crisis in Syria. But Allentown residents dont agree on whether the town should welcome more of them._The first stop for many S
30、yrians arriving in Allentown is a neighborhood of flat-fronted row homes called the 6th Ward, which is home to Syrian restaurants and grocery stores.Thats where Radwan Jarrouj landed in 1962. Hes active in local Syrian groups, and he tried to persuade - 4 -Allentown to accept the refugees. However,
31、he says he remembers Sept. 11 and empathizes with politicians who have grown anxious over welcoming more refugees.“Proceed with caution,” Jarrouj suggests.Most of the old Syrian families in Allentown are from the Christian minority and support Syrian President Bashar Assad, while some of the people
32、arriving now have fled the violence under his power.An Emphasis On ScreeningThe checking process for refugees takes an average of two years and involves investigating applicants stories and cross-checking whether any physical evidence ties them to terrorist groups.But after the Paris attacks, some l
33、ocal politicians, including Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey, say it needs to get even tougher. Todd Long, another Pennsylvanian, says he doesnt know much about the background checks, but he doesnt see any upside to accepting Syrian refugees. “If we were to find out tomorrow that 1,000 people are coming
34、 into the Lehigh Valley next week, people are going to think, Well, what if one of them was an ISIS terrorist who got through the cracks? ” he says.Since 2012, Allentown has resettled 138 Syrian refugees. And while there has been a national push to slow the pace of arrivals, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlo
35、wski, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf both say they trust the checking process and will welcome more refugees.54. What is mainly discussed in the text?A. The reason why Syrians immigrate to Allentown.B. The history of Syrians immigrating to Allentown.C. Different opinions about whether the town shoul
36、d welcome more Syrian refugees.D. The fact that Syrian refugees are not welcomed in Allentown.55. The best suitable subtitle for the blank in this passage might be _.A. The first stop for Syrians B. Proceed With Caution C. Welcome more Syrians refugees D. Syrian families in Allentown56. What does th
37、e underlined word “empathize with” most probably mean?A. to agree with another person B. to support another persons action C. to oppose another persons opinion D. to understand another persons feelings 57. Which of the following opinion is from Todd Long?A. Its difficult for more Syrian refugees to
38、get into Allentown. B. 1,000 Syrian refugees are coming into the Lehigh Valley next week.C. Any Syrian refugee might be an ISIS terrorist.D. He is unwilling to accept Syrian refugees.CLee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore and one of postwar Asias most respectable and controversial politicia
39、ns, passed away at 91 early in the morning on March 23, the Singaporean government announced.Lee, a Cambridge-educated lawyer, led Singapore from 1959 to 1990 and remained a member of parliament after leaving the office of prime minister. He resigned as “Minister Mentor” in 2011.“To many Singaporean
40、s, and indeed others too, Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore,” Lee Kuan Yews son, Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised address to the nations 5.4 million people. President Xi Jinping praised Lee as an “old friend of the Chinese people” and said he was widely respected by the international community as a stra
41、tegist and a statesman.Lee oversaw Singapores independence from Britain and separation from Malaysia. A New York Times article says that Lee saw himself in a never-ending struggle to overcome the nations lack of natural resources, a potentially hostile international environment and a unstable ethnic
42、 mix of Chinese, Malays and Indians.Lee strengthened Singapores status as the most business-friendly location in the region by eliminating - 5 -corruption and building a politically neutral jurisdiction（中立的司法机构）based on the British legal system. A BBC printed notice says: “His greatest achievement w
43、as to promote the concept of good governance in Southeast Asia.” That helped propel Singapore from a poor port city to an Asian financial powerhouse, says a Financial Times article.Lee was famous for his “Singapore model”, sometimes criticized by the West as soft authoritarianism（独裁主义）, including ce
44、ntralized power, clean government and economic liberalismLee was a master of “Asian values”, a concept in which the government adopts a paternal role and the good of society took priority over the rights of the individual. His strict rule was reflected in the clean, modern and wealthy city that Sing
45、apore is today. With low taxes, good schools, low crime and investment-friendly laws, Singapore became a popular place for international businesses.A New York Times article says Singapore reflected Lee: efficient, sensible, incorrupt, inventive, forward-looking and realistic.On the international sta
46、ge, Lees sharp intellect meant his advice was sought by US presidents from Lyndon B Johnson to Barack Obama, and by European leaders such as Helmut Schmidt, the former West German chancellor with whom he remained close, according to the Financial Times.He was one of the first to spot the potential o
47、f China under Deng Xiaoping, whose pro-market reforms unleashed the economic juggernaut that is now the worlds largest economy on purchasing parity terms, says the Financial Times.58. Which factors does the author think contribute to Lee Kuan Yews managing to turn Singapore into a most developed cou
48、ntry?a. his never-ending struggle b. strict rules c. good governanced. high taxes e. his sharp intellect f. others aidA. a, b, e, f B. a, b, c, e C. b, d, e, f D. b, c, d, f59. According to the article, Lee can be described as _.A. aggressive, strict, efficient, innovative B. calm, modest, decisive,
49、 outgoingC. calm, cruel, efficient, intelligent D. determined, far-sighted, innovative, outstanding60. As mentioned in the passage, which of the following statement is true?A. Lee Kuan Yew was regarded as postwar Asias most respectable and controversial politician.B. Lee Kuan Yews “Singapore model” was thought highly of by the west.C. Lee Kuan Yew often
