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1、广东省高新技术技工学校2013-2014学年度第二学期期末考试英语泛读试卷B卷年级 专业题号、二三四总得分得分I . Vocabulary (2*10)Try to figure out the meaning of the underlined words in the following sentences.1. After the harvest, we had an abundant amount of apples. We made apple pie, apple sauce, and apple juice because we had so many apples!A. Sma

2、ll B. not enough C. limited D. plentifulThe black-and-white TV is becoming obsolete: the colored TV is in great demand.A. in short supply B. in use C. out of date D. low in priceYoung people who are just starting their households often spend some of their money on aMiances, for example, refrigerator

3、s and televisions.A. tools B. equipment C. instruments D. decorationsEven though he was guilty, the merciful judge didnt send him to prison.A. kind B. cruel C. strict D. carelessThey suspended the construction of the bridge during the strike.A. opposed B. supported C. continued D. delayedThe doctor

4、said that there was only a slim hope of survival for (he people in the air crash.A. numerous B. considerable C. moderate D. very little()7. My father is a versatile man; he is a successful businessman, sportsman, author, and sports car mechanic.A. richB. influential C. proudD. talentedRead the sente

5、nces in each group carefully and choose either A, B, or C if the underlined word in the sentence is used in the same way as in the sample sentences.8. If you didnt feel such vacation blues, imagine taking a leave of absence.A. these two blues are quite differenta rainy day always gives me the bluasB

6、. the blues are a type of folk song, originated among African-Americans.9. Therefore it should be treated with the utmost respect.A. He is being treated for a rare skin disease.B. He treated all his friends with great kindness.C. Put your money away- Im going to treat you to this.10. Cards are prese

7、nted with the givers name facing the recipient.A. Our class presented the school with a picture.B. Later in Id like to present you to the head teacher.C. Please state your present occupation and salary.11. Grammar (2*10)Read the sentences carefully and choose the right answer.1. This is just between

8、 you and me. You tell anyone about (his.A. mustntB. canC. shouldD. have not to2. A war took place in.A. the 1720s B. 1720sC. 1720sD. the 17203. -Could you takefor these9-They arc very beautiful.A. any photos, tomatoesB. some photos,tomatoesC. some photos, toinatosD. any photos, tomatos4. Dont you th

9、inkimportant (o protect our earth?A. thatB. howC. itD. thisLast night he had a bed to sleep, but I had only a chair to sit.A. in, onB. x, xC. on, in D. in, toThe door is notfor the elephant to pass.A. wide enoughB. widely enoughC. enough wideD. enough widelyHow far is it from your home to your schoo

10、l? It is a quarters walkA. here and thereB. now and thenC. up and downD. more or lessWhat was the date yesterday? .A. it was Saturday B. It was November 21st C. It was cloudy D. It was 2pm- - Hello, May I speak to Mike?. Please call back later?A. Wait a moment B. Hold on C. Speaking D. Sorry, he is

11、out-fm afraid Ive got a bad cold.A. Never mindB. Keep away from meC. Better go and see a doctorD. You need to cat less foodIII. Speed reading （2*20）Choose the best answers for each of the following statements.Passage 1I have been hearing-impaired （听力弱的）all my life. By the time I was five years old,

12、putting on hearing aids in the morning was just as normal as brushing my teeth. However, I never believed that it should limit my success in any way.During my 17 years, I have met many people who dont know about hearing disabilities and deal with （his by stereotyping （对某人有成见）me. My classmates told m

13、e something was wrong with my brain. My teachers would not let me sit past the second row because they worried I would not be able to hear. My leaning expert tried to teach me sign language, though I had no need for it. People tend to speak louder than normal when they see my thick plastic hearing a

14、ids in my ears. Almost every month I hear someone say that hearing aids are for old people.However, my hearing disability has made me a stronger person. Because I wear hearing aids, I have to prove that I am not physically or mentally limited. I have to work harder and cam top grades in school to ea

15、rn the respect of my teachers. In sports. Ive had to score more points to prove I am not physically challenged.I still dont know a word of sign language. 1 consider myself no different from anyone else. I wear hearing aids, but I can hear without them. And I am not half deaf. With my hearing aids on

16、. I can hear just as well as anyone else.I truly believe I would not be the strong and ambitious person I am today if I did not have a hearing disability.1. When I was very young, hearing aidsA. made my life difficult B. because a part of my lifeC. limited my successD. hurt my feelingsWhich of the f

17、ollowing is NOT the stereotyped view?A. My classmates thought something went wrong with my brain.B. My teachers had me sit at the back of the classroom.C. People spoke louder than normal to me.D. Someone said hearing aids were for old people.2. Para.3 shows that the effects of my hearing disability

18、on me arcA. comforting B. encouraging C. troubling D. damaging3. According to Para.4, the writer doesntA. think he or she is specialB. like deaf peopleC. leam sign language wellD. hear clearly with hearing aidsHow does the writer leel about the publics attitude toward hearing disabilities?A. The pub

19、lic is worried B. The public is critical C. The public is helpfulD. The public looks down upon people with hearing disabilities.Passage 2A store owner was tacking （专丁住）a sign above his door that read Puppies For Sale. A little boy appeared under the store owners sign. How much arc you going to sell

20、the puppies for? he asked.The store owner replied, Anywhere from $30 to$50.HThe little boy reached in his pocket and pulled out some change. I have $2.37, he said. Can I please look at them?*The store owner whistled and five tiny balls of fur ran out. One puppy was falling far behind. Immediately th

21、e little boy singled out the limping puppy and said, Whats wrong with that little dog?The store owner explained that the little puppy didnt have a hip socket （臀骨臼）.The little boy became excited and said, Thats the little puppy I want to buy.The store owner said, No, you dont want to buy that little

22、dog. But if you really want him. Ill just give him to you.The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owners eyes and said, I dont want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all （he other dogs and Ill pay the full price. In fact, Ill give you $2.3

23、7 now and 50 cents a month until I have him all paid for.The store owner said, This little dog is never going able to run and jump like the other puppies.To this ,thc little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to show a badly twisted （扭曲的）,disabled left leg supported by a big metal brace （支撑

24、物）.He looked up at the store owner and softly replied, Well, 1 dont run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands.The boy is able to offer something to the little puppy that no one else can. Whats that?A. A good home B. A high price C. Care and understanding D. A big met

25、al braceUpon （he boys request, the store owner.A. asked for his reasonB. laughed at his silly choiceC. persuaded him to buy the other dogs D. suggested that he take the dog free of charge4. When the store owner offered to give the puppy to the boy, the boy was upset because.A. he did not really like

26、 the puppyB. he hated to accept things freeC. he had enough money with himD. he thought the puppy had its value andshould not be given away freeAccording to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. The little boy was disabled B. The little boy bought the dog for funThe store owner c

27、ouldnt understand the little boyC. The store owner didnt sell the dog to the little boyThe best title for the passage is.A. Store Owner and His DogsB. Little Boy and Disabled DogC. A Dog in NeedD. Little Boys Best FriendPassage 3Although he died almost 40 years ago, Bruce Lee is still considered the

28、 greatest and most influential kung fu performer of the 20th century. His films brought traditional Hong Kong kung fu movies to a new level of popularity, and introduced kung fu to millions of people in the West.Bona in the USA in 1940, Lee returned to his native Hong Kong before his birthday. As a

29、teenager, the highly intelligent boy was accepted into one of Hong Kongs most famous middle schools but he paid little attention to his studies. He was more interested in sport, especially kung fu, and hanging out with his street-gang friends. In 1959, Lee got into trouble with the police for fighti

30、ng. His mother, fearing he would end up in prison, sent him to the USA。Two years later, he began studying at university there.While still a student, Lee opened his own kung fu school, teaching a new fighting style he had developed. What made Lees style different was that it used power, strength and,

31、 quickaction attacks. It also combined（融合）Japanese, Korean and South American fighting styles with traditional stowmoving Chinese kung fu.Among Lees students were several famous actors who impressed by his goodlooks and fighting skilh encouraged him to start acting. Over the next fire years Lee achi

32、eved some Success in America. But his dream of introducing his fighting style into American movies was not accepted by local film makers who thought western audiences were not interested in kung fu.Determined to prove them wrong, Lee returned to Hong Kong in 1970. There he made two films Fists of Fu

33、ry (1971)and Way of the Dragon(972), using his kung fu ideas and techniques. The movies were huge hits worldwide， making Lee an international star and symbol of kung fu. These were followed by what is widely considered (he greatest kung fu movie of all time, Enter the Dmgo(1973). Tragically however,

34、 Lee suddenly and mysteriously died while making his next movie Game of Death. He was only 33 years old.5. AS a teenager, Lee was very .A. quietB. hard-workingC. brave D. smartWhy was Lee sent to America?A. His parents wanted him to study at university there.B. He wanted to develop a new American fi

35、ghting style.C. His family： feared he was getting into too much trouble in Hong Kong.D. He was determined to become a successful and pop star actor there.6. How was Lees style of kung fii different from the traditional Chinese style?A. It was much faster.B. It was easier to learnoC. It made people m

36、ore powerful. D. It was much more dangerous, 14. What was Lees dream according to the passage?A. To develop a new style of kung fu. B. To become a famous movie star.C. To make movies using his fighting style. D. To teach Americans kung fu.15. According to the passage, how many kung fu movies did Lee

37、 complete in his lifetime?A. Two B. Three C. Four D. FivePassage 4, KHE NEW YORK CITY FE DEPARIf/：* AlO TH： -.URSES-U忖;ON ARE PRQUO TO ORGAN在 THE WOSLD FAMOUSrTickets$30 per personsincludes one free drink and snacksChildren under k16 all half-price .gpoKAnip.inrfl Transport v隹；- Free Bus service to、

38、 骸i Activities*Uvt musicparty leaving citycenter from 6.30pm Parking wJIabJe ($20per car)-Tr，k iwmOwCrr T什 AH Offittar atntru .firrfyhwu* ro*a16. Who is organizing the party?A. The Evans Center on Erie Road.B. The New York City Fire Department.C. The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Shore. D. The New Yor

39、k City Hospital.17. What is the cheapest way to get to the party?A. By bus B. By train C. By car D. By boatWhich of the following is true about the party?A. Children under 12 are not allowed to attend. B. All drinks for the first guests are free.C. Tickets can only be bought online. D. There arc dif

40、ferent activities for guests. 19. How much will a family of fbur(two parents and their 14-year-old twins)Pay to attend the party if they drive and park there?A. 90 dollars B. 110dollars C. 120 dollars D. 140 dollars.20. What is the main purpose of the poster?A. To raise money for young people.B. To

41、tell people how to get to the party.C. lb advertise the dance party.D. To explain the rules of the party.IV. Open questions410*2)What makes a good English speaker in your mind?1. As for you, what is the relationship between reading and writing?Answer SheetI. Vocabulary (2*15)12345678910II. Grammar (2*30)12345678910HI. Speed reading (2*5)IV. Open questions(10*2)12345678910111213141516171819201.2.