辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区高二英语下学期期中试题.docx

1、辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区高二英语下学期期中试题辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区2015-2016学年高二语文下学期期中试题 时间：120分钟 分值：120分第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(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(A, B, C和D)中.选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ATravelling by bicycle is a very popular means of transportation throughout China. China has a huge population, and it is said that there

2、 is at least one bicycle for every two people within the company. Of course, many people in China ride bicycles purely for sport or exercise, but its also a much commonly accepted means of everyday transportation, as compared to countries such as the United States.If you are living for a long period

3、 of time in China, chances are you will want to purchase your own bicycle so that you can use it whenever you want for transportation or just for the enjoyment of riding. Even if you dont use a bicycle for everyday transportation, owning one can be a great way of enjoying some of the trails in the r

4、ural areas, just for fun. However, if you are just visiting China, renting a bicycle can be a more convenient choice.It is important to choose the correct bicycle for your use. Youll find that in China, the one-speed style of bicycle is extremely popular. These bicycles are great if you want to ride

5、 around in the city to see the sights. They are quite comfortable and easy to ride. You can often rent a bicycle for an entire day for around $ 15. However, if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths, a mountain bike style would be a better choice. They are great for different kinds of road surf

6、aces, providing for a safer ride. If you are planning to have a desire to tour and still be able to carry packages with you, then a touring bike would be the best choice. These are generally the most expensive to rent, but are extremely handy for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along

7、 with you.21 If you are travelling in Beijing youd better _.A buy a bike B borrow a bike C steal a bike D rent a bike22 Which of the following is the advantage of the one-speed bicycle?A It is worth at least 15 dollars B You cant ride it in the countrysideC It is easy for you to travel in the city D

8、 You have to return in the next day23 You would like to own a touring bike probably because _.A you have to ride on the road in the countryside B you have some packages to carry while travellingC you want to enjoy the sights in the big cities D it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces24 What ca

9、n we learn from this text?A Chinese people like bicycles best.B Bicycles are much cheaper than beforeC Most people would like to travel by bikeD It is good for you to buy or rent a bicycle in China.BChristmas in the United States is traditionally a time of gift-giving and family gatherings. But smal

10、l towns across the country have their own traditionsMiddleburg, a small town in the state of Virginia, is known for its horses. For more than 50 years, Middleburg has organized a yearly Christmas parade (游行). Men and women ride horses through the woods and fields. They follow hunting dogs as they se

11、arch for a wild fox. But first, these hunters ride in the yearly parade, wearing their bright red hunting clothes and hats.John Hale, a citizen of Middleburg says many city money visit his town. “We have a lot of people from an urban area that come to visit, but it incorporates a lot of the old trad

12、itions.” The nighttime hayride is one such tradition. Small groups gather under the moonlight on an open wagon filled with hay. The passengers sing as farm horses pull the wagon slowly across the fields.There are some newer traditions, too. Trey Matheu works at the nearby Salamander Resort. He says

13、a visit to Middleburg is a chance to slow down for a day. He says Middleburg can be a calming, peaceful place without tension.“ Middleburg is an opportunity to take a step back, to take a deep breath, and to understand that even though life is moving on at a very fast pace, theres really an opportun

14、ity where youre allowed to step off for a little bit.”Parade organizers say more than 13,000 people attend even in below-freezing weather. But if you ask, you will hear many different reasons why people come to watch the parade:“I come here because Im from a small town. I like how everybody comes to

15、gether.”“I live right down that street, right there. And thats my dog.”Middleburg looks its best at Christmastime. That may be why so many people return each year.25 Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A Middleburg Christmas parade B A small town known for horsesC Christmas tra

16、ditions in Middleburg D Newer traditions at Christmastime26 At Christmas, people in Middleburg usually _.A visit friends and families B feed farm horses with hayC hunt for dogs in the woods D ride in the yearly parade27 According to Trey Matheu, why do people visit Middleburg?A To relax themselves B

17、 To enjoy the fresh airC To escape competition D To challenge themselves28 What do we know about the small town Middleburg?A It makes a large profit from tourism B It attracts many people each yearC It is a good place for family gatherings D It doesnt respect Christmas traditionsCDuring the month of

18、 September, a dear friend of mine lost her husband suddenly in an accident. This accident was sudden and certainly unexpected. We sometimes take our love ones for granted, and we expect that will be with us forever. However, as we all know, life does not work that way and sometimes we get a wake up

19、call that shocks us and realize how short life is.In comforting her, I tried to imagine if I were in her shoes how would I feel. It was impossible to imagine what she was going through. What words do I say to help her? Sometimes words just can not express our feelings. Sometimes our actions are much

20、 more meaningful than words. A hug can sometimes express more than our words will ever express. Sometimes, just being there to listen is more meaningful and helpful to people.As I was leaving the funeral parlor (葬礼), I ran into Marilyn. She is one of those friends who is with you in the good times a

21、nd is always by your side in the bad times. She has a sense of humor that makes everyone feel at ease. We chatted for a few moments, and then she asked me how my job was. I was telling her I was having a stressful week with my job. She listened to me, then without saying a word, she took her hands a

22、nd placed them on my face, and said to me, “But at least you have a day.”Since that day, when I start feeling stressed, I remind myself of Marilyns wordsbut at least I have a day! Things could be a lot worse, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for.29 The author was shocked probably becau

23、se _.A she received a call at night suddenly B her friends husband died of an accidentC she took anything for granted in life D her loved one left her suddenly one day30 The author was most likely to comfort her friend by _.A saying many kind words to her friend B imaging how sad her friend wasC lis

24、tening to her friend sincerely D going through a lot of troubles31 According to the author, Marilyn was _.A positive, helpful and humorous B strong, honest and cleverC lucky, active and determined D wealthy, noble and friendly32 By saying “But at least you have a day”, Marilyn means that _.A you wil

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31、some cheaper courses for students from the UK.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑（E=AB;F=AC;G=AD）。选项中有两项为多余选项。36 Exactly how many drop out is another issue. Recent studies of dropout rates have had conflicting results.For one thing, schools define and measure their dropou

32、t rates differently. Some researchers say about 15 to 20% of public school students do not complete their education. But many other experts and policymakers believe that for the past twenty years, the dropout rate has been around thirty percent. 37 Researchers say almost half of them leave school. At the same time, almost half the