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1、高三年级第二次质量调研英语试卷第I卷I Listening Comprehension (略)II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirection: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Lending him money would be equivalent, in my opinion,throwing i

2、t away.A. by B. from C. on D. toMany of the pianos made by Steinway & Sons Company in Germany, especially made during its golden period”, are valued at several at million dollars.A. that B. those C. one D. OneNow that they both had their cut, the twins looked alike than usual.A. much B. rather C. ev

3、en more D. quite moreMr. Wangs phone hasnt stopped ringing since he won the lottery (M).People to ask how he is going to spend the money.A. phone B. phoned C. will phone D. are phoning-Excuse me, sir. Where is Room 316?-Just a minute. I will geta receptionist you to your room.A. showB. shownC. showi

4、ngD. to showThe company is facing a potential serious crisis though its profits increase this year.A. mayB.shallC. shouldD. needBorn in a wealthy family, the boy took everything in his life for granted for the firsttime he saw how poor farmers struggled to survive the hard life.A. until B. that C. w

5、hen D. whileIn the old days, students were expected to memorize information and then feed back what to them.A. provided B. was being provided C. was to provide D. had been providedA hot air balloon caught fire in Egypt early this year, 18 tourists on board.A. kills B. killed C. killing D. to killWhe

6、ther or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or brain functions.A. to inherit B. inherited C. inheriting D. being inheritedThe boy hopes to become friend of shares his interests and happiness.A. who B. whomever C. whoever D. anyoneTames is hardly willin

7、g to change any of his decisions, so it is no use with him.A. arguingB. arguedC. to argueD. having arguedthe speaker referred to in his speech yesterday was unfamiliar to the general audience.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhetherD. WhereCCDBCCDB65-75. CABD ACB76-80. BACFE38. Error correction in a language class

8、should never be carried to the point it discouragesstudents from getting involved.A. where B. which C. howD. when- How was the television debate last night?-Super! Barely so much media attention.A. a debate attracted B. a debate did attract C. did a debate attract D. Attracted a debate 40. Top stude

9、nts are not merely those who sit up late to study. It is their concentration and efficiency really matter.A. what B. that C. whether D. whichSection BDirection: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you ne

10、ed.A.sponsorB. athleticC. fulfillD. presentedE. consciousnessF. isolated G. acceptedH. enduringI. embarrassmentJ. competing7Life isnt easy for families of children with special needs. Faced with responsibility of a family member requiring extra attention and care, many families feel lonely, _41 and

11、hopeless. In many cases, the families feel a sense of _42 because their children are not“perfect”. But Taiwan Sunshine wants to change that.Founded in , Taiwan Sunshine believes that all children have characteristic value, and by supporting the families who care for children with special needs, it a

12、n change the 43understanding. In doing so, it hopes to help these children become useful members of society.The Taipei-based, non-profit organization seeks to 44 these goals in three ways. First,it offers in-school programs, often centered around events like Christmas. Second, it develops conference

13、s for use in schools, churches and other organizations. These conferences raise 45 of the issues that families with special-needs children face and encourageorganizations to develop programs to support these families. Third, Taiwan Sunshine works with other groups to put together and 46 the I Am a H

14、ero Games.”During the games, children compete in different 47 activities, such as the ball throwand running race. When children arent 48, they enjoy other activities, such as playing withdogs from a local therapy program. Each game includes a prize-awarding ceremony in which all the children are for

15、mally_49 with medals to celebrate their accomplishments.Through programs like the Hero Games, Taiwan Sunshine is working hard to meet the needs of families with special-needs children.HI. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage these are four words or phrase

16、s marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank wi.th the word or phrase that best fits the contest.Avraham Kadar, a physician, faced the challenge of explaining complex medical concepts to children be was treating for many years. _50, he found a solution in 1999, and teachers have been gaining the benefi

17、ts ever since.Kadar created BrainPOP, a（n）_51 program consisting of humorous animated （动画的）videos in which a man named Tim and his robot friend Moby_52 various subjects. Thevideos fall into seven types: engineering and technology, science, social studies, English, math, health, and arts and music. F

18、rom historical figures to recent inventions, they cover over 500 topics, 53 interste in the subjects though _54 and illustrations. BrainPOP9s materials alsoinclude quizzes, activities, answers to questions and extra information about each topic.BrainPOP can be used in the classroom or at home throug

19、h the Internet. It is now _55 everywhere through its apps （应用程序）for mobile devices. BrainPOP also supplies resources to different_56: BrainPOP Jr, for younger students, BrainPOP Espanol for Spanish speakers and BrainPOP ESL for those learning English. Almost 20 percent of American schools have57 Bra

20、inPOP, and its popularity is growing worldwide. Its website, apps and produces havewon multiple awards from magazines, websites and other organizations.The reason for BrainPOP58 among teachers is similar: It works. A study conducted by SEG Research compared students who used BrainPOP to those who di

21、dnt. The BrainPOP users experienced more _59 in vocabulary, reading comprehension, language skills and science than the other syudents.And the benefits of BrainPOP are not limited to_60 speakers of English. One award-winning Canadian school with students from many language backgrounds makes BrainPOP

22、 available to all its teachers. They find it_61 because it mixes pictures with its presentationsinstead of relying only on language.62, a school in the U.S. for students with learning disabilities has found BrainPOP very effective at keeping students engaged and encouraging them to participate. Teac

23、hers said taht BrainPOPs quick pace and humor help students _63 interruptions and continue to focus. The kids love the teacher Moby, a robot that cannot speak but communicates with facial expressions and beeps （发出嘟声）.For more than 10 years, BrainPOPs fun, lear and educational materials have helped s

24、tudents learn-and _64 it.50. A. At one time51. A.domestic52. A.bring up53. A.cultivating54. A.changes55. A.useful56. A.groups57. A.studied58. A.appearance59. A.difficulties60. A.popular61. A.helpful62. A.Absolutely63. A.notice64. A.imitateB. By no meansB. educationalB. contribute toB. appreciatingB.

25、 conceptsB. creativeB. storesB. adoptedB. existenceB. improvementB. foreignB. complexB. NamelyB. recognizeB. enjoyC. In the endC. historicC. figure outC. expressing C.humorC. informativeC. devicesC. inventedC. limitationC. practiceC. nativeC. informalC. OriginallyC. ignoreC. exploreD. On the wholeD.

26、 medicalD. talk aboutD. followingD. scienceD.accessibleD. schoolsD. producedD. popularityD. challengesD. brilliantD. funnyD. SimilarlyD. pictureD. IllustrateSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of the

27、m there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)My husband and I were once in Nepal(尼 7自为)to see sunrise over the Himalayas.One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 oclock.As we rushed through a to

28、wn with cameras in hand,I noticed the calm,gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning.One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea,and other villagers gathered around his fire,cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture.lt was fascinating,but not to be left behind,we join

29、ed the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point.The top was crowded when we arrived,but after 10 minutes of cold waiting,the assembled group gave up/The cloud cover is too heavy Jone said.Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next item on their sightseeing list.I was disa

30、ppointed as well,but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds.He must know something we dontthought.I decided to wait with him.The boy and I didnt have to wait long.Moments later,a tiny stream of golden light burned through one th

31、ick cloud,then another.Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds,and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain,mile above where Id expected it to be.Nothing rd seen before prepared me fbr the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed heads,and the magnificent Himalaya

32、s were revealed before,around,and above me.I sat in astonishment,not breathing, not daring to look away,certain, that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like.I certainly got the message.Never again will I rush a sunrise.I now know Nature will supply h

33、er fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.65 .What does It in Paragraph 2 most probably imply?A.The darkness of the town in the morning.B.The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire.C.The way the local people welcomed the day.D.The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point.66

34、 .The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because.A.she felt kind of having faith in himB.the restless tourists disappointed herC.that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stickD.she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list. Which of the following words best describe the authors f

35、eeling when she saw the sunrise?A.Totally shockedB.AbsolutelyC.Truly frightenedD.Extremely interested.What can be concluded from the passage?A.Do in Rome as the Romans do.B.God helps those who help themselves.C.Time and tide wait for no man.D.Fortune rewards those having patience.（B）The Metropolitan

36、 Museum of ArtWe are currently taking requests for school group guided tours to occur through June 30,. Appointments are required of all school groups visiting the Museum. All requests for guided tours must be sent in using the Guided Tour Request Form. If you have any questions, you may email . Ple

37、ase continue to check our website for the most up-to-date information.Guided ToursStudents and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who leads discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response to original works of art. Tours are appropriate for t

38、he groups grade, level of ability, and subject of interest. Guided tours are offered and recommended for students who are at or above first-grade level and last about an hour.Group SizeA group may have no fewer than 10 students and no more than 50 students, with one c/zapero（行为监督人）required for every

39、 10 students.Group FeeAll fees are waived （免除）for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City. Schools outside New York City pay regular group rates: Students: $15 eachOne teacher per reservation receives complimentary admission. Required adult chaperones （one for every 10 students）: $

40、15 eachAny additional adults: $28 each Groups of 15 or fewer: $225 flat fee （固定价格）The Museum reserves the right to limit the number of adults participating in school group guided tours. Membership and other discounts do not apply to group admission.Tour ScheduleGuided tours are conducted Tuesday thr

41、ough Friday, 9:45 a.m-12:30 p.m. A limited number of guided tours for high school students are available Tuesday through Thursday at 1:30 and 2:00 p.m.Cancellation PolicyAll requests to change or cancel existing reservations must be made in writing via email . Fees cannot be returned to groups that

42、cancel with less than 2 weeks1 notice.69. To gain a deep appreciation of the art works in the Museum, school groups are advised to A. Keep continuous contact with the information center of the museum B. Take guided tours with limited members from 1:30 to 2:00p.m. On FridayC. Email the museum to chan

43、ge the reservation two days beforehand to get repaid70. If two couples of teachers and 21 students from Chicago want to visit the museum, what would the lowest cost be?A. $225B.$345C.$373 D. $427Who might be most interested in this piece of information?A. Museum tour guideB. School educationC. Fine

44、art collectorsD. Students9 parents（C）Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group plans to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private, two sources familiar with the matter said, and it working with Yahoo on an asset-exchange （资产 交换）deal that may result in Yahoo owning a direct stake （股本）in one of Alibaba Gr

45、oups operating businesses,.The sources revealed that taking A private was only one of the proposals being discussed and a final solution is still being worked out.Alibaba Groups plans are part of an overall deal being discussed by the board of Yahoo, which has come under fire from investors impatien

46、t with its lackluster performance. The shareholders are also frustrated with the apparent hesitation of stakeholders over how to handle its investments in Alibaba and other prized Asian assets.The deal under discussion is that Alibaba Group would use borrowed money and internal cash as well as an as

47、set exchange to buy back most of a 40 percent stake that Yahoo owns in Alibaba Group, the sources said,As share price has been quite bumpy since its listing. Probably taking it private will make it more flexible for the group to do the transformation that it is going through/ said Wendy Huang, head

48、of regional Internet in Hong Kong. Trading in A shares was stopped on Thursday by an announcement from its parent.Alibaba Group, founded by former English teacher and now billionaire Jack Ma, is looking to raise a loan of about $3 billion, which will be partly used to fund the buyback and the privatization.Sources previously admitted under a cash rich split” plan being discussed, Yahoo would effectively transfer most of its 40 percent slice of Alibaba back to the Chinese company and a