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1、甘肃省兰州第一中学2014-2015 学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30 分） 第一节（共10 小题；每小题2 分，满分20 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、 B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Nobody likes home economics(家政学 ). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today. The home economics movement was founded on
2、the belief that housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into
3、higher education. Indeed, in the early 20 th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物 )theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feedin
4、g coffee to babies. However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movements most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply dont know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, hav
5、e contributed to many serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the too
6、ls of obesity prevention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook? My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my fathers job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large s
7、chool for a few months. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasnt hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in publi
8、c schools can help solve some problems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows its possible. 1.Home economics _. A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with Americans B.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseases C.once offered women a special approach
9、 to university education D.was first taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s 2.The third paragraph mainly tells us _. A.the importance of regular hand washing B.the health benefits of fruits and vegetables C.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20 th centu
10、ry D.the significance of teaching home economics in the early 20 th century 3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Her family moved frequently in her childhood B.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life. C.To receive a better education, she went to a large schoo
11、l in Wales D.Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans health problems B Self-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find
12、 it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they do
13、nt do well in anything. The following ways may help you improve your self-esteem. Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for y
14、ourself should be within reach. That s why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant.
15、 If you realize that youre unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If it s something you cant change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve
16、your self-esteem. So dont hesitate to make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate who s having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things. Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but it s a skill youll have for life. 4.
17、The passage is mainly about _. A.what self-esteem means B.what people with how self-esteem are like C.how people improve their self-esteem D.what people with healthy self-esteem are like 5.We can infer from the passage that _. A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the young B.we should b
18、uild healthy, positive self-esteem when young C.there are more people with low self-esteem D.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem 6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to _. A.your strong points B.your weaknesses and faults C.your aims and goals D.your classmates C Early this mont
19、h, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of the world s most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area
20、 such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that i
21、ts ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venice s famo
22、us buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Afr
23、ica, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain s ecosystems and on Tanzanias travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands o
24、f years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago. In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, the
25、re were an estimated 150 glacier in the more than 400,000-hectare park. There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem. 7.Accord
26、ing to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea levels? A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking. B.Venice s famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed. C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. D.Both A and B. 8.How many glaciers have disappea
27、red since 1850 in Glacier National Parks? A.Around 150. B.About 26. C.About 400,000. D.Around 124. 9.The writer developed the passage mainly by _. A.listing reasons B.giving examples C.making comparisons D.using quotations 10What could be the best title of the passage? A.Climate Change B.The Melting
28、 of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice C.Visiting Endangered Places around the World D.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier 第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。 How can I fight laziness? Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated on
29、ce a few changes have been made in your mind. 11 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to procrastinate(拖
30、延 ). By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from project to project. Others take a mo
31、re proactive approach, viewing each project or task as a challenge they must overcome alone. 12 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑 ) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often promotes laziness. Create a reward
32、 system for yourself, just as parents do for a child to promote responsibility. Complete a certain number of chores and reward yourself with a good dinner. 13 14 Spouse(配偶 ) and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not addressed promptly. To fight household la
33、ziness, lead by example. Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own chores. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. 15 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to
34、develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help boost your mood. A. Knowing how to fight laziness is important. B. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep. C. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. D. If you have a hobby, celebrate after completing a pro
35、ject. E. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness. F. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal. G. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life. 第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分40 分） 第一节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处
36、的最佳 选项。 People often say, “Do what is right in your sight”. While I was driving home yesterday, I was listening to the radio. I could tell that there was something 16 by the mood of the speaker. There had been a plane crash. What made the 17 more tragic was that Bob Collins, the morning show man, wa
37、s among those who had been killed. Throughout my 40-minute 18 , I listened as genuine love and affection from the audience 19 . The more I listened about this man had influenced those around him, the more 20 I became. That was because I wanted to know 21 we as a culture wait until somebody has passe
38、d away before we tell then how much they 22 to us? Why do we wait until it is too late before we 23 someone up after they have died? Yes, 24 memory after memory about someones good 25 does help us cope with the sadness of losing someone special to us. But as we 26 remember this person, our words fal
39、l short of the cars 27 most need to hear them. Just once, 28 a gathering of death, I would like to see a celebration of life, 29 stories are told, tears fall down, laughter rings out, and as the speaker 30 his or her loving tribute(颂词 ) ，the person they are 31 rises from the chair and gives them a 3
40、2 hug! Wouldnt that be 33 ! Life is too short to leave kinds words 34 . How I wish that when the inevitable funeral finally comes, we could say 35 with the knowledge that they know exactly how people felt about them while they were here on earth. 16.Aimportant B.surprising C.wrong D.unnoticed 17.A.s
41、peaker B.radio C.station D.story 18.A.ride B.silence C.drive D.tour 19.A.poured in B.grew up C.broke out D.got through 20.A.determined B.discouraged C.amazed D.devoted 21.A.what B.that C.if D.why 22.A.impress B.love C.mean D.affect 23.A.bring B.build C.pick D.bury 24.A.recovering B.showing C.sharing
42、 D.losing 25.A.manners B.qualities C.records D.attitudes 26.A.barely B.lovlingly C.suddenly D.finally 27.A.whose B.that C.it D.what 28.A.A.as for B.apart from C.except for D.instead of 29.A.where B.because C.whether D.which 30.A.mentions B.writes C.pays D.ends 31.A.staring B.listening C.honoring D.t
43、alking 32.A.tight B.quick C.cold D.necessary 33.A.anything B.nothing C.everything D.something 34.A.untouched B.unfinished C.unpacked D.unsaid 35.A.hello B.goodbye C.sorry D.thanks 答题页 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 第 II卷 第二部分英语知识运用（共两节
44、，满分40 分） 第二节（共10 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Happiness is like a pebble dropped into a pool to cause a circle of ripples. As Stevenson has said, “Being happy is a duty.” There is no exact 36 (definite) of the word “ Happiness ”. Happy people are happy for all sorts of
45、reasons The key is not wealth or physical well-being, 37 we find beggars, the disabled and so-called failures 38 are extremely happy. Being happy is a sort of unexpected dividend(红利 ). But staying happy is an accomplishment, a triumph of soul and character. It is not selfish to struggle for it. It i
46、s, indeed, a duty to ourselves and 39 . Being 40 is like infectious disease. It causes people to shrink away from the sufferer. He soon finds himself alone and miserable. There is, 41 , a cure so simple that it seems, at first glance, ridiculous; if you dont feel happy, pretend 42 (be)! It works. Be
47、fore long you 43 (find) that instead of annoying people, you attract them. You discover how deeply rewarding it is to be the center of a wider and wider circle of good will. Then the make-believe becomes 44 reality. You possess the secret peace of mind, 45 can forget yourself in being of service to others. 36._ 37._ 38._ 39._ 40._ 41._ 42._ 43._ 44._ 45._ 第三部分写作（共三节，满分30 分） 第一节单词拼写（共 10 小题，每小题0.5 分，满分5 分） 46.If I had been there one year ago, I would have been a_ to the surroundings nearby. 47.My energetic grandfather has a large number of interest in music, r_ from c