期中备考高二英语模拟测试基础版【人教版】2

My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids who swim there are fit and strong teens, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his well-being. Still, the firefighter’s first words, “You need to come up here to the Stillwater River,” made me catch my breath.
When I got to the river, I saw Anton sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine, with a towel wrapped about his shoulders.
I hurried over to him. “You OK?” I asked.
“Yeah,” was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation. I didn’t get it from my son.
The story was this: A couple in their 20s, unfamiliar with the Stillwater, had gotten caught in the current and began screaming for help. Without hesitation Anton and his friend dived into the water, swam out to the drowning(溺水的) woman, and brought her safely to shore.
In an age in which the world “hero” is broadcast with abandon(随意）and seemingly applied to anyone, I realized the real thing in my son and his friend—the disregarding of personal safety for the sake of another human being. I know that teens are headstrong and self-centered, but this didn’t lower the gravity of the event and the desire to do good.
Along the way home I tried to get some more information from him, but the only words were, “What’s for supper?”
I thought twice about the tragedy(悲剧) that might have been. Questions flew across my mind like a flight of swallows: Would I have risked my life to save a drowning person? Or would I have chosen to dial 911? Would I have told the story over and over to anyone who’d listen?
The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story from his point of view, now that he had some distance from the event. But all he did was to toast a pie, pull himself together, and head for the door to begin the new day.
The writer caught her breath when she heard the fire fighters’ first words because_______.

We can infer from the passage that _______.

Which would be the best title for the passage?

Here is some information for you if you want to make a visit to Xi’an.

A couple who want to visit the Museum in January should pay at least _______.

It can be learned from the passage that _______.

Which of the following is false according to the passage?

The passage is written to_______.

ACS Middle School is delighted to announce the 10-day Morocco Challenge 2015. We are planning another exciting adventure to Morocco with the support of World Challenge, a global leader in service and adventure based trips. What sets this programme apart from other middle school trips is that the students will have the opportunity to help plan and lead their own expedition(考察探险).
This experience gives ACS Middle School students an opportunity to do something really unique that will make them stand out from the crowd. The experience will provide students with a wealth of new skills which they will find invaluable in school, college, university and the world beyond.
We invite you to join us for an informative parents’ presentation, given by World Challenge, where you will have the opportunity to hear all about the amazing challenges that your son or your daughter will have the chance to experience.
Initial Information Evening for interested students and parents:
Date: MONDAY, September 22nd, 2014
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: ACS Middle School
The presentation will be an informative and interactive presentation with plenty of opportunities for questions, along with videos and images of the expeditions and what it will be like to take part. There will be lots of information on how the students will fundraise to take part in this expedition, what they will do while overseas, the safety and back-up on the expedition and the benefits they will obtain from taking part.
We hope you and your son(daughter) are able to attend the Parents’ Presentation. We are sure you will find it interesting and see why ACS values the outcomes of this programme so highly. If you are unable to attend then your son or your daughter can attend on your behalf and collect the information needed.
Email enquiries to: cobmsclubz@acs-schools.com  Subject: Morocco Challenge 2015

According to the passage, the Morocco Challenge 2015 _______.

The passage is most probably found in_______in a newspaper.

According to the passage, which of the following is True?

The passage is written to _______.

Tang Zhou and his wife are planning to have their second child, a test-tube baby. His wife had a natural delivery when she was 34 and their first child, a boy, is now 7. The couple are now hoping to have a daughter through a surrogate mother in the US. “My wife couldn’t bear another delivery because of her heart condition and her age. Surrogacy helps avoid the risks to older mothers,” Tang said, “Moreover, our second child will be born in the US and become a citizen there. That is not a bad choice.”
The couple spent weeks researching their move, looking for a reliable agency that provides surrogacy services overseas. Surrogacy is still illegal in many countries, including China. “We will be taking much higher risks by relying on a surrogate mother in China because we are not protected by any regulation or law. You pay a lot of money but may meet with many problems,” Tang said. “You might not even get your baby back.”
Tang and his wife are part of an increasing number of Chinese couples who are turning to surrogacy services. Tang also considered surrogacy in Thailand but dropped the idea after recent reports about a baby with Down Syndrome(唐氏综合症) who was delivered through surrogacy and said to have been deserted in Thailand by the biological parents from Australia. Instead, Tang chose the California Surrogacy Center agency as his first option after reading the detailed introduction on its website. Compared with many other agencies that he could contact only via e-mail, the center has a consulting office in Beijing, Tang said.
The center is in San Diego, California, and has satellite offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. According to Liu, the center has been operating for more than eight years, and about 100 surrogate mothers live in California.
“A surrogate mother” refers to a mother who _______.

Which of the following is True according to the passage?

Tang and his wife turned to overseas surrogacy services because _______.

The passage mainly tells us that ________.

How do you stay true to yourself when you’re surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want. However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.
      
Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.
     
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you. Deep down you know yourself better than anybody else.
Don’t fear people
         The reason most people don’t take risks, or live on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them. If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.
Value yourself and your choices
When you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life.              When you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not.
Focus on appreciation
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. All successful people ask, What am I grateful for/How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others.            These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.

E. Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.
F. Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you’ll lead a successful life.
G. Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.

Martha Graham received many awards during her lifetime. Time magazine       her as the “Dancer of the Century” in 1998. The Martha Graham Dance Company still performs her dances.
After       fourteen, Martha’s family moved to California. Along the way, Martha enjoyed the wide, open spaces of      . So the free, expressive movements of modern dance were       influenced by the beauty of nature.
Earlier in her life, however, Martha did not know she would become a      . Her family was very religious. The upper class did not accept dance as an art form.
      , in 1910, Martha’s father took her to see a dance performance, which then       her.
Martha’s parents, however, did not       her sudden desire to dance. Martha just followed her      of dancing. She attended the dance school, working       hard as to improve her ability to dance. She      her body to become strong enough to meet the difficult demands of dance. In order to       herself freely, she decided to set up her own dance       and school, called the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance.
Martha enjoyed having her students to perform her dances. She          a dance called “Heretic” in 1929. She wore all white and danced          a wall of dancers wearing all black. In 1936, her dance “Chronicle” expressed sadness and loneliness. Showing strong       in dance then was very rare. At first, people did not             well to her style of dancing with strong and sharp movements,        and very different from European ballet. Some of the movements        contracting(收缩) and releasing parts of the body.
In 1938, President Roosevelt’s wife invited Martha to       at the White House. A dance “American Document” was created. She later danced there for seven other presidents.

A．hired B．listed C．appointed D．fostered

A．turning B．growing C．getting D．becoming

A．imagination B．interest C．hope D．nature

A．clearly B．naturally C．consequently D．hardly

A．teacher B．manager C．dancer D．writer

A．Instead B．Still C．Therefore D．Otherwise

A．disappointed B．astonished C．motivated D．sacrificed

A．approve of B．attach to C．fight against D．give in

A．advice B．dream C．manner D．style

A．less B．very C．too D．so

A．forced B．tested C．bent D．trained

A．fancy B．enjoy C．express D．refresh

A．company B．gym C．stage D．hall

A．discovered B．produced C．polished D．filmed

A．for B．over C．against D．beyond

A．muscles B．energy C．desire D．emotions

A．refer B．turn C．react D．contribute

A．powerful B．different C．classical D．significant

A．quitted B．balanced C．involved D．deserved

A．work B．perform C．speak D．live

He spends most of his spare time doing volunteer work at weekends, help the old or the disabled, who shows his character of responsibility and kindness. With great intelligence, diligence, good learning methods and positive attitudes, he studied well in all the subjects and often ranks among the top three in the class. After class, he is active in the playground, music clubs and some community. The sport he likes most is playing basketball but he has served as the leader of our school basketball team for two years. He also takes great delight at Chinese opera as well as singing pop songs. Beside, he takes an active part in all sort of social practices.
In a word, Li Hua is an outstanding student, who has set a good example for them.

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断；如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：   
该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，也用斜线( \ )划掉。[来   该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错词下划一横线，在该行右边的横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
Travelling by subway can be quite a adventure, especially during rush hours. You have to fight your way into the carriage, and that’s not the end. You also have to protect yourself from big backpacks and fight for space with this who sit and stretch their legs.
To deal with this problem, New York City has start a campaign making people take off their backpacks on the subway. The movement is also aiming at male riders who like spreading their legs to take up two, or even three seats.
Some people say that the campaign limit everyone’s freedom. Male travelers even feel it is unfair, saying that women who cross their legs also take up too much space. So the campaign has been supported by people who are concerned about person behavior in public spaces.
In fact, all countries have written or unwritten rule that travelers are expected to follow. For example, eating and drinking on the subway are banned in many cities, include Washington DC in the US and Brussels in Belgium.
So next time when you take public transportation, avoid bad behavior.

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