广东深圳明珠学校高二上期中英语试卷

My good friend and neighbor is dying. She has       more healthy problems through the years than anyone that should have to tolerate. Now as she approaches her 57th birthday she knows that it will      be her last. She has started     a lot of her things. She has given all of us around her much more than just her things though. She has also given us her friendship, her kindness, and her     smile.  She has given us her shining spirit that has made all of our lives so much     . When a local dog was      killed by a bear, my friend welcomed it into her home and nursed it back to     . When any of us needed anything she was there doing all that she could with a      full of love and a soul full of goodness.
She did all of this too while her health      to grow worse and worse. My friend,      , is not afraid of death. She has told me several times that she believes it will only be like a brief       and then she will awaken in Paradise（天堂）. I am           as well that she will fit right there because she already has a lot of paradise within herself. It is the paradise within her that she has so          and beautifully given to us all.
We all have a bit of paradise within ourselves. She has shown me that the best way to enjoy that paradise is to      it with everyone you meet. I wish my friend only joy in her      days here and endless love and life in her coming days in Paradise.

A．asked B．battled C．raised D．checked

A．probably B．temporarily C．unbelievably D．hardly

A．collecting B．purchasing C．consuming D．donating

A．artificial B．bitter C．cold D．joyous

A．tougher B．stranger C．brighter D．heavier

A．nearly B．accidentally C．suddenly D．cruelly

A．death B．health C．happiness[om] D．heaven

A．story B．purpose C．heart D．friend

A．refused B．stopped C．intended D．continued

A．however B．therefore C．instead D．also

A．report B．sleep C．journey D．account

A．sure B．doubtful C．afraid D．pleased

A．easily B．bravely C．freely D．quickly

A．charge B．create C．provide D．share

A．terrifying B．remaining C．coming D．interesting

In our life, we have rarely expressed our gratitude to the ones who have lived with us. In fact, we don’t have to wait ______ anniversaries to thank the ones close to us----the ones so ______ (easy) overlooked. If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is to“give it now!” Saying thanks is such ______ easy way to increase the world’s happiness.
Of course, there are times ______ you can’t express gratitude immediately. In that case don’t let embarrassment sink you into _______ (silent) ----speak up the first time you have the chance.
Once a young minister, Mark Brian, ______ (send) to a remote parish of Kwakiutl Indians in British Columbia. The Indians, he had been told, did not have a word for “thank you”. But Brian soon found that these people had exceptional generosity. Instead of ______ (say) thanks, it is their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own, and every kindness with an equal or superior kindness. They do their thanks.
I wonder ______ we had no words in our vocabulary for thank you, would we do a _______ (good) job of communicating our gratitude? Would we be more sensitive, more _______ (include) ourselves.

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till without stopping, and continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3-year-old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money, but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the most talented musicians in the world. He had just played one of the most beautiful pieces ever written, on a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment.
The outlines were: in a commonplace（普通的） environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we enjoy beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected situation?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?”
Few people stopped to listen to Joshua Bell playing because____________.

A．people were in a hurry

B．they were not interested in music

C．it was too cold in the subway

D．the performance was not good enough

When children stopped to look at the violinist, their parents ____________.

Which of the following is true about Joshua Bell’s performance?

Joshua Bell played in the metro station in order to ____________.

The purpose of the passage is to _________.

Kids undergo a large amount of pressure and stress during their school exams, which can often become quite overwhelming for them. It may be the first experience of stress, at this level, they have ever experienced and therefore quite frightening. Yes, you may say that it's all a part of growing up and therefore good lessons for them to learn, and to an extent I agree with you. However, it’s important to learn how to prepare for life’s challenges so that they aren’t overwhelming or scary and so that we are able to manage them the best we can.
Here are some tips you can use during your kids exam time.
Break their revision plan down into small parts. Doing this will help transform what once seemed like a huge impossible task into a more manageable one.
Help them arrange properly so that the subjects they like the least (perhaps ones that require more time and effort) are worked on first; once they are out of the way, it will help reduce the worry.
Plan week on week to make sure they are on track. Ticking items of a list each week will help them to feel good about themselves and their progress.
Create rewards for all the ticks - a favourite TV programme, a delicious snack, an hour’s surfing the Internet, computer games or whatever it was that they enjoy the most. This will encourage them to carry on and make them feel good.
Think of strategies on how to deal with exams calmly so their anxieties don't get the better of them.
Talk about times in their lives when they had been successful at something and look at the qualities they used to get them there - determination, persistence, hard work, patience, positivity, dedication - discuss how they can apply these skills to their exams.
Acknowledge that if they do their best that is good enough
Ensure they realize that this period in their lives will pass and that exams are only a temporary time in their lives; nothing can and does last forever.
Ensure they keep their eye on the prize: enjoying their long summer holiday when the exams are finished; giving them something to look forward to will help to motivate them and provide a positive end in sight.
According to paragraph 1, it’s important to learn how to prepare for exams because___.

Which subject should be worked on first?

The underlined expression get the better of in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______.

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

Who are the intended readers of the passage?

You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.
“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd (奇怪的),” Gray told the BBC. “They [elevators] are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”
We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, lift users unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.
He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want – it’s your own little box.
If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.
When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.
New entrants to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.
Why are we so awkward in lifts?
“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”
In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.
The main purpose of the article is to _____.

According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually _____.

Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator? ________

The underlined phrase size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _____.

According to the article, people feel awkward in lifts because of _____.

Whether in the workplace or on the football field, effective teamwork can produce amazing results. However, working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem. Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise. There are a number of factors that must be in place to make a good team.
Effective leadership is one of the most important components of good teamwork. The team’s leader should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment and motivate and inspire the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly committed. An effective team leader will promote a high level of spirit and make them feel supported and valued.
Communication is a vital factor of all interpersonal relationship and especially that of a team. Team members must be able to articulate their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each other’s opinions.
Conflicts will arise no matter how well a team functions together. The best way to deal with conflicts is to have some organized methods of handling conflicts. Team members should be able to voice their concerns without fear of offending others. Instead of avoiding conflict issues, a hands-on approach that settles them quickly is much better. It is often advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain objective if possible.
The team leader must set a good example to create good teamwork. In order to keep team members positive and committed and motivated, the team leader herself / himself needs to show these qualities. The team turns to the leader for support and guidance. So any negative words or behaviors on the leader’s part can be disastrous.
Regardless of what type of work you are in, knowing how to effectively work on and with a team is going to be extremely important to your success and that of your team.
Effective leadership is important partly because ___________________.

The underlined word “articulate” probably means _________________.

When conflicts arise among team members, the team leader should __________.

To become a good team leader, you have to ____________________.

Which is the best title for the passage?

A.	You can know my personal meaning from my name--- Bachelor Button; If you are among those singles who can’t get away from self-pity, don’t worry. You can have me and thus be blessed with good fortune for your life--- I’m sure you’ll be envied by your married friends!
B.	Dear friend, maybe you’re troubled by endless everyday chores of all sorts --- the rent, bills of all kinds, a hateful boss, stupid gossip, quarrels with your beloved, a rebellious child… Don’t worry. Come to me, Bell of Ireland. Take me home and good fortune will be yours after you cast light over the darkness.
C.	I am Daisy, which means cooling you down. It’s not easy for you to be a match for me. I’m a loner in this word which can be too sophisticated. I keep wondering why people, who are pure, clean and true when they are young, tend to become less and less lovely when they get older. Please remain pure and true. I’m always so.
D.	Flowers are usually related to gaiety, love admiration, adoration, friendship… those happy sorts of things, but not for me. I’m useful when you feel guilty and want to say sorry to your beloved. Have you made your girl feel annoyed? Take me to her and you’ll win her back.
E.	Born elegant and noble, we Tulips are believed to the symbol of trust, the declaration of love, and unchangeable faith. We’ve often seen young men send their girls roses. But if a young man wants to send his girl the tulip, he must make sure whether his love is elegant and noble and faithful enough.
F.	I’m Zinnia. I don’t belong to those rare species. Go to parks, suburbs and mountains and you’ll find me everywhere--- on the sides of paths and rivers, under trees in weeds… you can’t avoid seeing me. That’s right; this is my meaning: “ Think of me every day.” Don’t forget me!

 
以下是一些人的相关信息，请把他们情况与他们应该所购买的鲜花匹配起来。
Kenny has been both excited and unsettled for a couple of weeks. He believes that he has found his dream girl, whom he met at his company’s annual party at the end of last month. He fell in love with her at the first sight. He wants to express his love to her tomorrow.
Tom is thinking of celebrating Jane’s coming birthday, one of his best friends. As soon-to-be graduates from senior high school, they’re puzzled about their future study and life. He finds his many classmates have become so complicated, thinking a lot  about winning and losing in their future social lives. But Jane is different.
Mr. Zhou’s parents are worried about him. “He is 38 years old, but still single. What can we do?” They will be very happy if their son gets married. Next week, they will go to Guangzhou to see their son and they are looking forward to finding a gift for him to help them realize their dream.
Cindy seems to be in the worst period of her life. Last month, her boss told her that she was no longer included in the long-term program of the company, where she had worked for more than 10 years. It was clear that she’d better quit. But that was not the end. Two weeks ago she was turned down in a job interview. Life is hard. She needs to be blessed.
Last year, Bruce was extremely happy to get the news of being promoted to be the general manger of marketing. He has become a man “up in the air” since then, flying here and there on business. One day, he suddenly realized he almost completely ignored his family. Next time when he goes home, he wants to make an apology to his wife and kids.

基础知识（共15题，每题1分）
The government passed a law to __________(废除) the death penalty.
The committee ______________(由、、、组成) ten members.
The country built a new ___________(运动场) for the Olympic Games.
The criminal ___________(挣扎) desperately when he was arrested.
Don't _____________(假装)  to know what you don't know.
The country has to ______ (引进) most of its raw materials.
Crime in our big cities is ______________ (正在增加).
A nature ____________(保护区) is an area of land where the animals, birds, and plants are officially protected.
We ________ (闲逛，漫步) around for hours looking for the house.
He will ______ (退休) from the army next year.
________________ (站起身) when the visitor comes in.
For a goalkeeper, it's a great _____________ (优势) to have big hands.
The olive branch ________________ (代表)peace.
They ____________ (购买) the car at a low price the other day.
The land behind our house _____________ (没收) by the government last week.

为丰富中学生的环保知识，培养防护意识，学校英语报社针对我国雾霾天气频现，危害严重的现状，决定在中学生中举行英语征文比赛。
[写作内容]请你根据以下提示写一篇短文参赛。

参考词汇： 雾霾天气  hazy weather  尾气排放  exhaust emission  能见度visibility
[写作要求]
1．只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。2．短文的结尾已给出，不计入总句数。
[评分标准]
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。
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But what is most important is that we should stop polluting the environment and plant more trees to make the air cleaner.
I hope we’ll regain a fresh, clean and bright world soon.

What a bad day today! Tom suddenly fell ill and was sent to hospital by my neighbors. The doctor said he has been suffering lung cancer and his life is in danger! Everybody was shocked and felt a pity for this good man.
Tom, who is a famous writer about 40 years old, lives just next door. He is kind and worm-hearted and always ready to give a helping hand to others when in need, so he enjoys great popularity in our neighborhood.
He often came to my house to tell me how to write stories and encourage me with his own experience. He told me he was born in a poor family. As a little boy, he had a dream to become a famous writer. He overcame thousands of difficulties to have entered a university. After graduation, he began to publish story books, and up till now, he is very famous around the country.
Unfortunately, when he was young, he just got into the habit of smoking and became a heavy smoker, which has ended up as an invisible killer of his health.
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括上文的主要内容。
2．以约120个词就“Health and Cause”为题谈谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1）邻居们为汤姆感到惋惜的原因是什么？
（2）你从汤姆身上学到了什么?
（3）你对身体健康与事业的看法。
【写作要求】
1．作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不能直接引用原文中的句子。
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
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