高二2013第一学期英语期中考试试卷(2)

A. qualified B. straight C. academic D. supplementary

39. Futuristic buildings are under construction on man-made phoenix island, a ___in Hainan Province.

A. resort B. arcade C. court D. slope

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. (9%)

Back in the last century self-study used to mean trying to learn from books. Then as technology moved on, electric products the way people learn a language. Audio cassettes enabled people to practice listening, video provided a vivid cultural environment of the language, door to full multimedia programs that could offer more than what the traditional materials could do.

Today technology moved on further. The Internet has served as a communication centre. The general use of email has distance, which has an impact on learning structures. As you can make more and more progress on your own, the role of the teacher is changing. Basic information and drill can be provided by computer; the teacher is then free to concentrate on the more important motivation and production of language in speech or writing.

The latest development is a direct email link from self-study CD-ROMs to an online teacher. Now you can get are following and your results to date so he is able to provide good, relevant advice. All you do is buy the CD-ROM at normal price and then get additional tuition you feel the need. So the self-study becomes distance learning with all its

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. (15%)

“Tear them apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee(裁判)!”

They are common _49_ one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let’s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to_50_ a real bloody scene. Books have been written about the way_51_ affect us. It has shown that words having certain meanings may cause us to react in ways quite_52_to what we consider to be our usual humanistic(人道的)behavior. I see the term “_53_ ” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to _54_ it form sports terms.

The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “enemy”: “one who _55_ your interests.” Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy .At such times, _56_ may control one’s mind, and every action, however bad, may be considered _57_.

In the heat of battle ,players have been observed to throw themselves across the court (竞技场) without considering the _58_that such a move might have on anyone in their way , I have also witnessed a player acting to his _59_intentional and illegal blocking by hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play . Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which is different from normal _60_.

Therefore , I believe it is time we _61_the game .If the term “opponent” is _62_ “associate” , that could be an ideal way to start,. The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “friend”;

“companion”. Think it over! You may soon see and possibly feel the _63_in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”

49. A. mistakes B. remarks C. impressions D. solutions

50. A. result from B. reflect on C. lead to D. come across

51. A. remarks B. incidents C. actions D. words

52. A. normal B. personal C. frank D. strange

53. A. opponent B. competition C. violence D. enemy

54. A. improve B. delete C. present D. discover

55. A. defends B. conceals C. withdraws D. opposes

56. A. participating B. winning C. persisting D. suffering

57. A. severe B. unacceptable C. correct D. realistic

58. A. consequences B. uncertainties C. responsibilities D. conducts

59. A. partner’s B. coach’s C. opponent’s D. colleague’s

60. A. imagination B. requirement C. behavior D. judgment

61. A. eliminated B. cancelled C. reduced D. promoted

62. A. replaced with B. referred to C. supplied with D. applied to

63. A. damage B. mistake C. courage D. Difference

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 you have just read. (11%)

(A) (4’)

I made a pledge (发誓) to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.

The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical (圣经) passage about husbands being thoughtful of their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.

And it did. Right from the moment I kissed Evelyn at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.”

“Oh, Tom, you noticed,” she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled.

After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.

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