福建漳浦县三校高二下期中联考英语试卷

The first textbooks ______ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 16th century.

______ a reply, he decided to write again.

It was ______ computer games that cost the boy a lot of time that he ought to have spent on his lessons.

The gentleman ______ you told me yesterday proved to be a thief.

This is the store ______ we visited the famous shop assistants.

—Catherine, I have cleaned the room for you.
—Thanks. You ______ it. I could manage it myself.

______ team wins on Saturday will go through to the national championships.

They ______ two free tickets to Canada, otherwise they'd never have been able to afford to go.

This printer is of good quality. If it _______ break down within the first year, we would repair it at our expense.

— Do you have any problems when you _____ this job?
— Well, I'm considering the salary and working conditions.

Hard work and lack of sleep have _____ her beauty and youth in recent years.

Since the baby milk powder was found to be polluted, there has been universal doubt _____ other food products are safe _____.

— But for your timely warning, we _____ into great trouble.
— Well, you know we're friends.

So suddenly _____ the disease that the whole family were at a great loss.

— Dad, would you please buy some strawberries for me? I love them.
— I'd like to, but they are not _____ in winter.

This is the story of two lovers, who finally got married. Both of them were romantic at first, _____ on the walk of life, problems, quarrels, profession came into their life.
One day, she finally decided "I want to break up". "Why?" he asked.
"I am _____." she answered.
He kept silent the whole night, seemingly in deep _____. finally he asked, "What can I do to _____ your mind?"
Looking into his eyes she said, "Answer my question. If you can ______ my heart, I will change my mind. Let's say, I want a flower _____ on the face of a mountain cliff (悬崖), we both are sure that picking the flower will cause your _____. will you do it for me?"
He said, "I will give you my _____ tomorrow."
She woke up the next morning, found him gone, and saw a piece of paper on her bed, which _____"My dear, I would not pick that flower for you, the _____ are …"
"When you use the computer you always _____ the software, and you cry in front of the screen. I have to save my fingers so that I can help to restore the _____ . You always leave the house keys behind, thus I have to save my _____ to rush home to open the door for you. You love traveling but always lose your way in a (n) _____ city. I have to save my eyes to show you the way. You always ______ at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes. I have to save my eyes ____ when we grow old, I can help to clip your nails and help to remove those ______ white hairs."
"Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you ______I do … I could not pick that flower yet, and die …"
That's life, and ____. flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the ______ of the relationship. Under all this, the pillar of true love stands.

A． and B．but C．or D．so

A．lonely B．shamed C．worried D．tired

A．space B．shade C．thought D．impression

A．speak B．blow C．change D．keep

A．represent B．expand C．convince D．admit

A．falling B．growing C．living D．waiting

A．attention B．death C．interest D．satisfaction

A．answer B．agreement C．announcement D．judgment

A．goes B．informs C．prints D．writes

A．meanings B．reasons C．messages D．purposes

A．turn up B．put up C．mess up D．use up

A．structures B．balance C．programs D．position

A．dollars B．patience C．energy D．legs

A．ancient B．modern C．new D．underground

A．shout B．jump C．stare D．knock

A．as if B．so that C．now that D．in case

A．enjoyable B．annoying C．dusty D．amusing

A．less than B．more than C．rather than D．other than

A．determination B． progress C．love D．power

A．principle B．way C．surface D．nature

BEING an astronaut sounds cool, doesn't it? In space, they get to do some pretty amazing things, like floating in zero gravity(重力).
However, there are also plenty of things that astronauts can't do because of their weightless environment, and that's very sad. What's worse, they can't even let their sadness show – because it's impossible to cry in zero gravity.
Of course, astronauts can still produce tears. But crying is much more difficult in space, reported The Atlantic in January. Without gravity, tears don't Flow downward out of the eyes like they do here on Earth. This means that when you cry in space, your tears have nowhere to go—they just stick to your eyes.
In May 2011, astronaut Andrew Feustel experienced this during one of his spacewalks. "Tears," he said, "don't fall off of your eye... They just kind of stay there."
Besides making your Vision unclear, this can also cause physical pain. Back on Earth, tears are supposed to bring comfort to the eyes. But that's not the case in space. The space environment dries out astronauts' eyes, and when tears suddenly wet the eyes, it can cause pain rather than comfort. "My right eye is painful like crazy." Feustel told his teammate during the walk.
Since gravity doesn't work in space, astronauts need some extra help to get rid of the tears. Feustel chose to rub his eyes against his helmet to wipe the tears away. Another choice is to just wait—"When the tears get big enough they simply break free of the eye and float around," astronaut Ron Parise told The Atlantic.
There are lots of small things—things like crying – that we are so used to on Earth. We usually take them for granted, until they become a problem in a totally different environment, like space. There, astronauts can't talk to each other directly. They also can't eat or drink in normal ways. They can't even burp (打嗝), because there is no gravity to hold the food down in their stomach. If they do burp, they just end up throwing up (呕吐) everything in their stomach, according to the UK National Space Center.
Thus, perhaps it's only space explorers who can honestly say: "Gravity, you're the best."
What can we conclude from paragraphs 2 and 3?

What effect do tears have on astronauts?

What can the astronaut do to get rid of the tears?

When of the following can be the best title for the text?

Dear Alcohol,
You've been around forever. I can remember all the pain you've caused for me.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father's life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He's addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn't the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. "I'm so embarrassed," they said as I held their hair back so that they could vomit (呕吐). "I'm sorry," they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the driver in advance. "This won't happen again," they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
Do you remember the night when you took advantage of my 17-year-old neighbor who had to drive to pick up his sister from her dance lessons? Do you know how we all felt when he hit another car and killed the two people in the other car? He died the next morning too. His sister walked home from her dance lesson, and passed police cars and a crowd of people gathering on the sidewalk just two blocks away from the dance studio. She didn't realize her brother was in the midst of it all. She never saw him again. And it's all your fault.
I wish you'd walk out of my life forever. I don't want anything to do with you. Look at all the pain you've caused. Sure, you've made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you've caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring (引诱) in the people I love. Stop hurting me, please.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
What is author's purpose in writing to alcohol?

What did alcohol do to the author's father?

The underlined phrase "were intrigued by" is closest in meaning to ______.

What is the tone of the article?

Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring. But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale？Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks over obstacles on the way. It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.
Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to another as quickly as possible, getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body. Parkour is considered an extreme sport. As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.
Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see parkour much more than that.
Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(哲理) behind parkour. This is the same as life. You must determine your destination, go straight, and jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life, to reach the destination successfully. A parkour lover said, "I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything."
Another philosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom. It can be done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world. It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.
Which of the following is TRUE of parkour?

As its participants move around a city, ________.

Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?

What is the passage mainly about?
A. What parkour is and what it can bring us.
B. What parkour is and where can do it.
B. Why we do parkour and what we get from it.
D. When we can do parkour and how we do it well.

At the beginning of every year we promise ourselves we will live a healthier life, and exercise more. The year tarts with the best of intentions, but many times we are unable to keep up with very high goals. Good news is that a healthy lifestyle is achievable and it's all about making small changes that make a difference.
News on healthy lifestyles says that the key is moderation and consistency. There are so many health and well-being products out there in the market promising many things. And although many may be true, select carefully.
The basics of a healthy lifestyle is maintaining a balanced diet and doing regular exercise. By eating well, it means really to make sure you include plenty of vegetables and fruit preferably in season in your diet, avoid fried and junk foods and foods high in sugar as well as processed foods. Eating fresh homemade meals rather than ready-made meals which are high in salt and sugar is always the better option. Reducing alcohol intake, drinking plenty of water and supplementing your diet with healthy snacks like nuts and seeds.
For external care choose natural skin care products and hair care oil. Natural beauty care involves using natural moisturizers like Argan oil, Coconut oil and Sweet Almond oil. These nourish the skin far more than counter creams full of chemicals. Skin reflects what we put inside of us, so a healthy diet with plenty of greens and healthy protein will make your skin brighter.
Of course exercise is essential but the key is regular and consistent exercise. So walking three times a week for 45 minutes is much more beneficial than a binge workout once a week.
Why can't we keep up with our goals according to the passage?

It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Help the people around you smile.
B. Appreciate life's perfect moments.
C. Become addicted to constant self- improvement.
D. Celebrate your existence.
E. Live and breathe the truth.
F. Spend time with positive people.
Some Habits of Super Positive People
Life is full of positive experiences. Notice them. Notice the sun warming your skin, the small child learning to walk, and the smiling faces around you. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential by enjoying the beauty of these experiences, and letting them inspire you to be the most positive version of YOU.
Living a positive life is all about creating positive habits to help you focus on what truly matters. This is the secret of super positive people. Here are some simple ideas to help you follow in their footsteps.
_________
Life's too wonderful to waste time with people who don't treat you right. So surround yourself with people who make you happy and make you smile. People who help you up when you're down. People who would never take advantage of you. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth keeping in your life. Everyone else is just passing through.
__________
Your life isn't perfect, but it does have perfect moments. Don't let the little things get you down. You've got plenty of reasons to look up at the sky and say, "Thank you, I will do my best to make this a great day. " So slow down and pause for a moment to stand in awe of（敬畏） the fact that you are alive, and that you have the ability to rediscover life as the miracle it has always been.
__________
It doesn't have to be January 1st to give yourself a chance to make good use of your life. Every day is a new day to learn, grow, develop your strengths, heal yourself from past regrets, and move forward. Every day gives you a chance to reinvent yourself, to adjust who you are, and build on the lessons you have learned. It is never too late to change things that are not working in your life. Using today wisely will always help you create a more positive tomorrow.
_________
It's the most positive, stress-free way to live, because the truth always reveals itself eventually anyway. So don't aim to be impressive, aim to be true. Those who are true are truly impressive. Being true means having integrity; and integrity is doing the right thing even when you know nobody is watching.
__________
Today, give someone one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine they see all day. Sometimes just a single genuine smile or praise can lift a person's spirits to new heights. At the right time, a kind word from a stranger, or unexpected encouragement from a friend, can make all the difference in the world. Kindness is free, but it's priceless. And as you know, what goes around comes around.

阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示, 在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确。
How time flies! Three years have passed since I  (进入)the schoo1．As a Senior Three student，it won’t take long  I graduate. High school is regarded as the golden time in aperson’s life．Now，I have much to share   my schoolmates．
Firstly，I’d like to show my appreciation to those s by me all the way，teachers，parents and   (朋友)included. Without their help and advice，my life would be different.
   ，it's high time to say sorry to classmates whom I hurt or misunderstoods .  (交际)and smiles act as bridges to friendship．More importantly，I’ve made up my mind to make every  effort to  study，for  I  believe  hard work  is the key to success． Just as the old saying g  ，“No pains，no gains．”
Finally，I hope that every one of us can a   his/her dream in the near future．I’ll attachgreat significance to our friendship formed at school，and I'd like to keep in contact with you after graduation．Meanwhile，I suggest all the younger fellows make f use of time，because time waits for no one．

感恩，是我们生活中永恒的话题。学会感恩，学会热爱生活，我们将会感受到更多快乐。假如你校拟举行一次有关“感恩”的演讲比赛。请你根据以下要点写一篇英语讲演稿。
要点：
1．感恩对象（父母、老师、朋友…）；  2．为何感恩；   3．如何感恩。
注意：
1．只能选择一个感恩对象；2．可对所给要点作适当发挥；
3．讲演稿中不得提及考生所在的学校或本人姓名；
4．词数120左右，开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数。
Good afternoon, everyone! It's a great honor to have the opportunity to be with you today. The topic of my speech is "Thank you, _____________ ."
Thank you for listening.