浙江省宁波市八校联考高二下学期期末考试试题（英语）

It is said that _____ good companion is better than _____ fortune, which can’t buy true qualities.

The silence of the library is sometimes broken by a sudden cough or the sound of pages _____.

A number of people suffer ill effects from drugs ______ they take the drug exactly as directed.

.No important progress was made in the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen as ______ of the rich countries agreed to offer large amounts of money to fight global warming.

.—What _____ this time tomorrow morning?
—Er…, I’m not sure for the moment.

.It was the practice _____ he got abroad _____ made him a good English speaker.

.World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, a grand-scale global event, has ______ the significant theme “Better City, Better Life.”

Our new school was built in a beautiful place, around _____ high mountains.

So suddenly _____ that I hadn’t prepared for it. What a pity I had let it go!

.—You couldn’t have bought me any present better.           —_______.

I have been looking for Michael for a whole day. Where ______ he have gone?

.Mary felt ______from the outside world, since she lacked an Internet connection and couldn’t receive any e-mail.

In our class, when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book, it was a ____ for everyone to stand up.

.All of the ski resorts are ____ from the hotel via free public transportation.

.A powerful earthquake struck Haiti, ______ tens of thousands of homeless and buried in ruins.

We were caught in the heavy traffic jam. Otherwise, we _____ on time.

._____ you arrive in Ireland, you will quickly find yourself on the beautiful country roads.

We had planned to arrive at the park at 9 in the morning, but the car _____ halfway.

Partly _____ about his lost love, he occupied himself with office work.

The survey shows that urban students spend about twice ___ money the ones from rural areas do.

第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A group of class friends, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon  41  into complaints about pressure in work and life.
While the guests were talking, the professor went to the  42  and prepared coffee. Then he   43  with a large pot of coffee and a variety of cups — porcelain (瓷) , plastic, glass, crystal, some  44  looking, some expensive, some delicate (精致) — telling them to  45  themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee  46　 hand, the professor said, “If you noticed, all the nice-looking, expensive cups were taken up,  47  behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is  48  for you to choose the best for yourselves, that is the  49  of your problems and pressure. Be assured that the cup itself  50  no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. Though  51  all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, you  52  the best cups directly. And then you began  53  each other’s cups.”
The professor paused and then went on, “Now consider this: Life is the coffee and the jobs, money and  54  in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and  55  life and they do not change the  56  of life. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we  57  to enjoy the coffee God has  58  for us. God brews the coffee, not the cup…Enjoy your coffee!
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just  59  the best use of everything.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the  60  to God.
41. A. stopped              B. looked            C. became           D. turned
42. A. kitchen              B. bedroom         C. study                D. living-room
43. A. went                  B. got                  C. returned           D. turned
44. A. plain                  B. clean              C. ugly                  D. fine
45. A. enjoy               B. help                      C. offer                D. devote
46. A. for                  B. by                   C. in                    D. with
47. A. falling                    B. leaving            C. hiding               D. keeping
48. A. natural                B. formal            C. necessary      D. important
49. A. answer                B. cause               C. result                D. reason
50. A. adapts                 B. puts              C. applies             D. adds
51. A. as             B. that              C. what                 D. which
52. A. cared for          B. called for     C. looked for       D. went for
53. A. facing                B. eyeing            C. smelling       D. tasting
54. A. condition            B. attitude           C. position        D. situation
55. A. contain              B. include           C. control                 D. experience
56. A. quality                      B. color         C. cost          D. style
57. A. manage         B. start                 C. hope            D. fail
58. A. shown              B. taken        C. sent           D. provided
59. A. keep            B. make                     C. take                 D. hold
60. A. complex         B. remains           C. rest              D. complaints

第三部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分,共50分）
第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项标号涂黑。
Concern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working harder than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and factories are discovering the great efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunch rooms. In almost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever increasing output. Thus the "typical" Frenchman produces more, earns more, and buys more consumer goods than his counterpart of only a generation ago. He gains in creature comfort and ease of life. What he loses to some extent is his sense of personal uniqueness, or individuality.
Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United States is a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products. The so-called Americanization of France has its critics(批评家). They fear that “assembly line(装配线)life” will lead to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful and leisurely (but less productive) old French style. What will happen, they ask, to taste, elegance(优雅), and the cultivation of the good things in life to joy in the smell of a freshly picked apple, a walk by the river, or just happy hours of conversation in a local café?
Since the late 1950s life in France has indeed taken on qualities of rush, tension, and the pursuit of material gain. Some of the strongest critics of the new way of life are the young, especially university students. They are concerned with the future, and they fear that France is threatened by the achievements of this competitive, goods-oriented culture. At times, they have reacted against the trend with considerable violence.
In spite of the critics, however, countless Frenchmen are committed to keeping France in the forefront of the modern economic world. They find that the present life brings more rewards, conveniences, and pleasures than that of the past. They believe that a modern, industrial France is preferable to the old.
1.Which of the following is not given as a feature(特色) of the old French way of life?
A. Leisure.           B. Taste.           C. Elegance           D. Efficiency.
2. The passage suggests that _________.
A. the smell of freshly picked apples is no more popular with the French
B. it’s now unlikely to see a Frenchman enjoying a walk by the river
C. in pursuing material gains the French are suffering losses elsewhere
D. student critics are great in number than the people enjoying the new lifestyle
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Frenchmen?
A. Many of them prefer the modern life style.
B. They actually enjoy working at the assembly line.
C. They are more concerned with money than before.
D. They are more competitive than the old generation.
4.Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?
A. Great changes have occurred in the French way of Life.
B. The new life style in France is facing serious criticism.
C. France has been pushed in the forefront of the world economy.
D. Frenchmen used to be lazy and only enjoy life conveniences.

If you wanted to know what it’s like to walk on the moon, you’d interview an astronaut. If you wanted insights(深刻的见解) on playing Hamlet, you’d study the performance of a Shakespearean actor. And if you wanted to know what the first year of teaching school is like, well... you’d ask teachers who just completed their first year on the job. We wanted to know and we asked.
This book attempts to capture the fascinating and inspiring answers we received. It is based largely on a series of discussions held among winners of the First Class Teacher Award sponsored(赞助) every year by Sallie Mae, a corporation devoted to education. As in the past years, first-year teachers who won the award came to Washington, DC in the fall for a weekend of awards and related events.
One activity that grew out of the awards is a series of focus group discussions. These discussions allow us to ask first-year teachers some key questions: What was it like the first year What were your hardest challenges and your greatest rewards? Did you get the right preparation? Do you have any insights you could offer new teachers?
The teachers talked in frank terms about what it’s like to feel rebuffed by experienced teachers, to struggle with budget cutbacks, to see children in pain. But the difficulties they related are only half the story. They also told us how they dealt with challenges, what they would want new teachers to know, and why being a teacher is so important to their sense of self. All together, their words paint a picture of an inspired and inspiring group of up-and-coming leaders in their profession. We believe their reflections will prove helpful to principals, administrators, university professors in education departments, and particularly, new teachers who are speeding up to face the first day of school. This book is built on the words and recollections(回忆) of award-winning, first-year teachers. We have used direct quotations(引用语) from teachers (with their permission), both from the focus group discussions and from a set of essays they wrote. We felt their voices needed to be heard as directly as possible. Our job was to present their insights in a way that would be useful for readers. What follows is our effort to do so.
Thank you for your interest, and we welcome your response.
Sincerely,
Sharon A. Bobbitt, Ph.D.
Director, Knowledge Applications Division
U.S. Department of Education
65.Sharon A. Bobbitt writes the passage mainly to ________.
A. inspire would-be teachers               B. praise the award winners
C. share his teaching experience            D. introduce a valuable book
66.What purpose does Paragraph 1 serve in the passage?
A. To provide background information of the topic.
B. To attract readers’ attention to the topic.
C. To use the examples to support the topic.
D. To offer basic knowledge of the topic.
67.Which of the following is TRUE about the First Class Teacher Award?
A. It is sponsored by Sallie Mae every year.
B. It is held sometimes in Washington, DC.
C. It focuses on discussions and contests.
D. The participants are invited to write books.
68.What does the underlined word “rebuffed” in the Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Impressed deeply.                     B. Taught sincerely.
C. Refused rudely.                       D. Helped warm-heartedly.

Obesity(肥胖) in children and adolescents is rising at an alarming rate. Currently over 15% of young people over 6 years old are obese, and obesity is also increasing among children aged 5 and younger.
Children are considered to be overweight if the BMI(Body Mass Index) is over 85% of the weight group in their age and sex categories. If it is 95% and over, they are considered to be obese. Adolescents are generally judged according to adult criteria(标准) for obesity, although there are other considerations in this population, for many factors will affect the result of these measurements.
Causes and Risk Factors for Obesity in Children
Lifestyle Factors. Without educational or parental guidance, children are extremely greatly exposed to the cultural pressures that are largely responsible for growth of the obesity. Neither the media nor the educational system has strong programs that encourage healthy way of life, including exercise and healthy foods. The following are some specific problems created by the culture:
﹡Too much television watching plays an important role in obesity in children. Not only is it a passive activity, but television also offers countless temptations(诱惑) with its advertisements for fast foods, sugar cereals, and unhealthy snacks. In one study obesity rate were lowest in children who watched television one hour or less a day and highest in those who watched four or more hours.
﹡Sugar, particularly from soda, other sweet drinks, and fruit juice, may be major contributors to childhood obesity. One study reported that drinking soda regularly increases a child’s risk for obesity by 60%.
﹡Less physical exercise and greater sitting activities play another significant role in obesity in children. A high level of physical activity – not just using up energy – is important for weight control in young people.
Family History. Parental obesity more than doubles the risk that a young child, whether thin or overweight, will become obese as an adult. In older children and teenagers, obesity in parents starts to affect less as a predictor(预言) for body weight than their own weight. The risk may be due to environmental or genetic factors, or both.
Ethnic and Socioeconomic Factors. As in adult populations, children from lower socioeconomic groups and minority populations are at higher risk for obesity. For example, among young Mexican Americans and African Americans, there has been an increase in overweight trend of about 13% to over 23%.
69.What’s the main idea of the passage? ______________.
A. The trend of obesity                B. Causes of obesity
C. Fight against obesity                D. Obesity in children
70.How many main factors leading to obesity in children are mentioned?
A. 2              B. 3                C. 4                 D. 5
71.According to the passage, which of the following children is most likely to be obese?
A. A 5-year-old child whose parents are overweight.
B. A 16-year-old teenager whose parents are obese.
C. A child who watches TV one hour per day.
D. A child who take regular exercise.
72.Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Parents should give some guidance on healthy lifestyles.
B. Watching TV four hours a day will surely lead to obesity in children.
C. Children from minority populations are more likely to be obese.
D. Children should take more physical exercises.

On March 23, 2010, Google Inc took a major step in withdrawing(收回) its search-engine services from Beijing to Hong Kong. Google acknowledged that it failed to make progress in talks with the Chinese government for permission to let Google stop censoring(审查) its search results.
Since posting the announcement on its website, Google’s stock(股票) price has fallen from $595 to about $567, while Baidu, the leading search engine in China, has seen its stock price rise by 50%. A potential foreign beneficiary(受益者) is Bing, Microsoft’s new search engine. And while Bing may not exactly have got the keys to a very rich kingdom, its managing group understand their good fortune and have not been shy about sticking the knife into Google. Craig Mundie, a chief officer of Bing, told China Daily that “we feel good enough now,” adding, “but it’s a 20-year journey, and not just three years. And Microsoft is here to stay.”
Several other Chinese Internet companies are no doubt moving swiftly to take advantage of this situation. Both Sohu. com—a Yahoo-like website in China— and a hugely successful instant-messaging company called Tencent(腾讯) are already trying to hire Google China staff. Analysts believe that of the two, Tencent is in the better position. Nearly 70% of China’s 400 million Internet users use instant-messaging, and of those, 80% use Tencent’s system, known as QQ. That’s the major reason why Tencent’s potential market is bigger than Baidu’s, and an insider at the company acknowledges that the search business is full of opportunities.
All the competitors of Google do what the Chinese government requires: censor their search results. If Microsoft and the others intend to be in China “to stay,” as Craig Mundie put it, there is no chance that the censoring principle will change for them.
As to the Google’s exit, one of its investors made the comment recently, “There’re still a lot of us who believe that they’ve made the wise choice. But Google is apparently out and I guess we just get to accept.” However, some Chinese netizens regretted the loss of its professional services on google. cn, such as maps, videos, music and translations.
73.Google.cn stops its business in China because _____.
A. too many companies enter the market         B. its stock price has fallen sharply
C. Chinese companies hire its workers           D. it refuses to censor the search results
74.How many Chinese beneficiaries are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two.               B. Three             C. Four.               D. Five.
75.When Google withdraws, _______.
A. Chinese netizens won’t have any professional service
B. only Chinese companies will provide search service
C. China’s attitude towards censoring won’t be changed
D. the Google managing group will regret its decision
76.A suggested title for this news would be ______.
A. When Google Withdraws From China        B. Who Wins in China’s Search Business
C. Who Will Profit When Google Exits         D. Why Google Loses to Other Competitors

Once when I was nine, I came down with a horrible case of tonsillitis (扁桃腺炎). I remember going to the doctor, feeling miserable and scared, but also knowing that this man would somehow fix me. As he declared his conclusion regarding my illness, he asked my mother “Is your daughter allergic (过敏的) to any medicine? ” My mom hesitated for a moment, while I was looking at her questioningly. Was I allergic to anything? What if I was? What would happen to me?  My mother said no.
That evening after taking my pill, I began to shake uncontrollably. I complained of a terrible headache and continued shaking as my mother held me. She didn’t seem very concerned, yet I believed I was allergic to the pill. Before I fell asleep that night, I told my mom the medicine had made me sick and I wouldn’t take it anymore. The next morning, my mother had me drink a tall glass of ice tea that tasted funny. Later that afternoon, my mom asked me how I felt. I told her I was doing much better, and that was when she dropped the bomb on me. She told me she had mixed my ice tea that morning with my medicine. Guess what, no allergic reaction. I was never allergic to the pills, but my powerful subconscious (潜意识的) mind, accepted a mere suggestion by the doctor that I might be, and my body acted accordingly.
Most of us have no idea how powerful our minds are, and how incoming information continually affects our experience. When I took that pill, it had a negative(负面) effect on my mind. Researchers are finding more and more evidence that what we believe, or expect to happen medically, has a deep effect on what actually does happen. 
In some medical tests, the patients never took any medicine, only sugar pills, but were told they had been given expensive medicine, and their conditions improved anyway. They simply believed they would get better. On the other side of the coin, people who believe they are going to die in an operation have a higher death rate than people who don’t.
What we expect often tends to get realized. The power of your mind to heal your body is absolutely fantastic.  Take care in what information you choose to believe about your health and well-being. Think positively about your outcome in medical situations and allow your power of belief to help you heal.
77.The girl shook uncontrollably that evening because she _______.
A. had a horrible case of tonsillitis at the time
B. was allergic to the medicine she had taken
C. imagined the medicine was doing its harm
D. wanted to cheat her mother for more concern
78.The underlined “she dropped the bomb on me ” can be understood as “ _______ ”.
A. she told me the truth that awakened me
B. she beat me like a plane dropping a bomb
C. she scolded me with heart-breaking words
D. she hurt my pride by telling me the truth
79.We can infer from the passage that _______.
A. most people believe our minds can function powerfully
B. it’s harmful to our health to take in negative information
C. the powerful subconscious mind can cure all diseases
D. sugar pills with proper mind are as good as costly medicine
80.The passage is mainly about _______.
A. a nine-year-old girl’s experience           B. people being allergic to medicine
C. a fantastic way to treat diseases           D. the effect of the mind on the result

第二节：阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
___81. Emma is an oversea college student who enjoys plenty of spare time during her university life. She wants to seek a part time job to pay her tuition fee.
___82. Clifford is an MBA graduate of London University, and he once worked in ABC company as a market researcher for three years, but this company went bankrupt last year. He hopes to find another job relating to his experience.
___83. Jeffrey is a manager of Stone Net Company for ten years. He is skilled in web development and has rich web experience. But he is not satisfied with his current payment. He hopes to find a company offering salary no less than 10,000 per month.
___84. Oliver Clark used to be a tailor, and he is also familiar with sewing machine operation. He wants to apply for a clothing company.
___85. Mathew is a student journalist in the university. His typing speed is about 4,000 wph and has a good knowledge of filling procedures. He will graduate from his university this month. He hopes to find a job before graduate.
A    Net Development Manager
With seven years experience of full lifecycle experience and one year’s experience in leading a web development team. Must have strong web experience, including ASP, ASP. NET,C#, XML, XSL, Html, XHtml and CSS. We are looking for a technical person who is able to specify and deliver solutions.
Salary $156,000 per year
Phone 734 4897 for an appointment
B   Market Researcher
A financial services company requires a market researcher who must be educated to degree level or with a market research qualification and experience of a year in this field.
Salary: $18,000 per year          Tel: 324 7345
C    Emu Airlines Secretary
Emu Airlines is now offering a permanent, part time secretarial position. The position offers a minimum of 20 hours a week, with a view to full time work in the future.
Phone 899 3264 for an appointment.
D    City College Union Inc. Secretary
The Union is a student run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed of at least 3,600wph. The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements. The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.
Enquires to R. Barbar 387 5075
E    Word Processor Operator (full-time)
Applications are invited for an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators need apply.
Starting salary $17,950
Apply in writing to: The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd. 38 Greenhill Rd. Kensington 2033
F    Sewing Machinist
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our denim range includes jeans, skirts, jackets and shorts. We are looking for sewing machine operators. The factory works 38 hours a week. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award. If you are interested, call in and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert. cbafd

第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共40分）
第四部分：写作（共二节，满分40分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有
10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；   
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
In the first class of my first day at school, my new English teacher enters the classroom. I discovered that she was the beautiful girl with a big smile in her face. First, she introduced herself. Then she asked us introduce ourselves in turn in English. When it was my turn, I felt shy that she didn’t dare to say a word. She came up to me and told me not to be afraid of. “Just have a try!” she said. My face turned red before I heard that. Finally I managed to speak, but did it quite good. The teacher praised me for my progresses.

第二节：书面表达（满分30分）
假如你是李华，请代表校学生会用英语根据表格内要点写一份倡议书，号召大家为玉树地震灾区献一份爱心。

注意：1.词数：100～120左右。 2.开头语已为你写好(不计入词数)。3.可适当增加细节。
Dear fellow students,
On April 14, a great earthquake occurred in Yushu, Qinghai.____________________________