[江苏]2012-2013学年江苏省沭阳县高一下学期期中调研测试英语试卷

Thanks to _____ help from his teachers and classmates, he has made _______ rapid progress in his studies.

The possibility __________ pleasant smells might reduce pain has recently been suggested by new research.

The new road is __________ of the old one.

His son has __________ the running of his company, including six London theatres.

They were having an argument about __________ turn it was to do the cooking.

Loulan is believed __________ over by sandstorms gradually from AD200 to AD400.

No one knows __________ it will be fine tomorrow and __________ we can play basketball together.

Either his wife or his friends __________ his birthday party.

The doctor will not permit mother up __________ her leg is better.

This time next week I __________ to Guangzhou to attend a meeting with my manager.

A student in our school will be immediately sent home if he is found __________ computer games at night.

He made a great __________ to the success of the project.

If it is __________ for you to go out tonight, would you like to go to the cinema with me?

---Poor Steve! I could hardly recognize him just now!
---__________. He has changed so much!

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Would you agree with the statement that a wish is born from an idea, a simple idea imagined in the mind? Back in the 19^th century two men had an idea which in the end became their great  36  . The efforts they had made were rewarded(奖赏) with their success that    37   world travel.
In 1903, the Wright Brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew the world’s first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine by which they made free, controlled and sustained(持久的)   38  . Kitty Hawk, North Carolina(美国地名)   39   this important and memorable moment.
The dream started with an idea that was planted in their minds by a   40   given to them by their father. In the words of the boys, “Our father came into the house one evening with some object in his hands, and   41   we could see what it was, he threw it into the air. Instead of falling to the floor, the toy flew across the room   42   it hit the ceiling(天花板), where it finally sank to the   43  .” This simple toy attracted the Wright Brothers and started their lifelong   44  in human flight.
The Wright Brothers   45   learning new things.   46   they opened their own printing office and then in 1893 they opened a company where they repaired bicycles. But Wilbur had his mind set on something more   47  . He decided to pursue(致力于)   48  .
The brothers spent many hours researching,   49   their machines and making improvements. What started out as a   50   soon became a career. With determination and    51  they realized their dream in 1903.
The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel on one,   52   where it all started. A simple idea was developed in the minds of the two young men who didn’t have a university degree. They were not scientists in the   53   sense of the world.
What idea are you working on? Have you limited yourself by saying you are not a scientist or not   54   enough? Whatever the mind can think and believe, it can be   55  .

A．time B．dream C．pressure D．fortune

A．combined B．replaced C．explored D．changed

A．flight B．ride C．contribution D．achievement

A．wanted B．witnessed C．proved D．needed

A．bicycle B．airplane C．document D．toy

A．before B．when C．after D．while

A．until B．since C．if D．but

A．desk B．floor C．street D．road

A．discovery B．trip C．interest D．devotion

A．considered B．enjoyed C．admitted D．imagined

A．Actually B．Finally C．Usually D．Firstly

A．average B．powerful C．exciting D．fortunate

A．dancing B．singing C．flying D．writing

A．testing B．watching C．designing D．examining

A．hobby B．gift C．trouble D．trick

A．distinction B．explanation C．expression D．patience

A．forget B．ask C．remember D．expect

A．hopeful B．true C．wealthy D．energetic

A．funny B．polite C．outgoing D．clever

A．defeated B．achieved C．recognized D．organized

Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee was standing by his bed, looking at him with a thoughtful expression. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, “How are you feeling, Sam?” Sam smiled and said, “Not bad, Doctor. Thank you for doing the operation.” Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, “Please don’t tell Jason about it.” “... OK.” Mr Lee replied.
Months later when Jason’s wounds (伤) healed, Sam was still very weak. Neither could he see or walk. What he could do was just stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason felt very discouraged and embarrassed to spend time staying with a disabled man like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then on, he didn’t go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn’t have any family or friends other than Jason. He felt very sad.
Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later. When Jason came, Mr Lee gave a letter to him. It was from Sam. In the letter Sam said, “Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have new friends. I’m glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I’m glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend ... ... Sam”. When he finished reading the letter , Mr Lee said, “I have promised that I will keep this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it.” Jason stood there. Tears ran down his face.
Why did Sam thanked the doctor?

Which of the following happened according to the order of time?
a. Jason felt very discouraged to stay with Sam.                                        
b. Jason lost his eyes in an accident.
c. Sam donated his eyes to Jason.       
d. Jason didn’t go to visit Sam any more.
e. Sam died and Jason knew the truth.       

The underlined word “healed” in the second paragraph is closest in the meaning to “__________”.

It can be inferred from the passage that Sam was__________.

Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
　　How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they’ll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly.
　　First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matters--sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
　　In addition, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
　　Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
　　Last but not least, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If you’re saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
Which of the following is NOT the reason why good talkers ask questions?

How many skills does the author give us to be good talkers?

In general, good talkers are persons who __________.

If you are willing to meet someone again, __________.

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Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone.
You can most probably read the passage in a ___________.

How much money can you save if you want to buy a medical book?

Which of the following can you afford if you have only $10?

The author writes the passage in order to ___________.

Most British people prefer to live in a house rather than a flat and one of the reasons is that houses usually have gardens. The garden is a place where people can be outside and yet private.
If a house has a front and back garden, the front is likely to be formal(正规的) and decorative(装饰性的), with a lawn (an area of grass) or fancy flower borders. The back garden usually also has a lawn and flower beds, and sometimes a vegetable plot(菜地) fruit trees. There’s often a bird table, on which food is put for birds, and a small simple house in which garden tools are kept.
Many British people spend quite a lot of money on their gardens and even the smallest may contain different kinds of flowers and plants. For them gardening is a hobby and they take pride in their gardens. Some towns and villages have competitions for the best-kept small garden. People with a small garden, or no garden at all, can rent a piece of land, on which most grow vegetables.
There are garden centers near most towns, selling everything a gardener might need, from flower pots to fish ponds as well as many types of plants.
The British interest in gardening affects the appearance of whole towns. Public parks and some roads often have bright displays of flowers in summer and public buildings have windows boxes(窗口花坛) and hanging baskets. Towns and villages enter for the Britain in Bloom competition every year.
According to paragraph 2, a back garden _________.

What do we know about garden centers?

From the last paragraph we know that _________.

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BEIJING, Dec.21, 2012--Hundreds of college graduates yesterday attended interviews to be volunteer teachers of Chinese in Thailand, the Philippines and other Asian countries.
As many as 380 people turned out at the Minzu University of China for the recruitment(招募) drive organized by the Beijing Center of the Promotion of Chinese Overseas.
Recruiters(招聘人员)say they’ll pick 300 people from Beijing to teach Chinese in neighboring countries, to meet the ever-increasing demand for Chinese teachers in foreign countries. An official of the volunteer center of the Office of the Chinese Language Council International said that Chinese teachers are in great demand because learning Chinese is now part of compulsory education(义务教育) in many primary schools in Asian countries such as Thailand. Chinese teachers can be found in almost all the elementary schools in Thailand.
An official with the Beijing International Center for Chinese Language, said those who passed the interview would go through a five-month training period. Successful candidates would then become volunteers and teach Chinese to primary and middle school students in Thailand, Philippines and other neighboring countries. Each volunteer would receive $800 in subsidies(津贴), with accommodation and medical insurance covered by the school. Volunteers who perform well will be recommended to continue their graduate studies of teaching Chinese at universities when they return.
The official added that the basic requirement for candidates is that they have to have a bachelor’s degree, pass a Chinese-level test and a College English Band Four Exam. Candidates were tested on Chinese grammar, pronunciation, blackboard writing and English. Those with skills such as singing Chinese songs or dancing were preferred, she said.

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Dear John,
I’m very glad to receive your letter. And it’s a pleasure to tell you
                                                                             
                                                                              
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua