学年高二英语上学期期中测试试题一Word格式.docx

1、Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet （短号） at a boys home. In his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musician. He played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi River. At that time, New Orleans was famous for

2、the new music of jazz and was home to many great musicians. Armstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal. In 1922 he went to Chicago. There, the tale of Louis Armstrong begins. From then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he

3、went. Armstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.His cornet playing had a deep humanity （仁爱） and warmth that caused many listeners to say,“Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most a

4、dmired people in the world. His death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world.21. Armstrong was called Pops because he .A. looked like a musicianB. was a musician of much influenceC. showed an interest in musicD. traveled to play modern music22. The third paragraph is developed .A. by s

5、pace B. by examplesC. by timeD. by comparison23. Which statement about Armstrong is true?A. His tale begins in New Orleans.B. He was born before jazz was invented.C. His music was popular with his listeners.D. He learned popular music at a boys home.24. Which would be the best title for the text?A.

6、The Invention of the Jazz MusicB. The Father of the Jazz StyleC. The Making of a MusicianD. The Spread of Popular MusicB Photographs are everywhere. They decorate （装饰） the walls of homes and are used in stores for sales of different goods. The news is filled with pictures of fires, floods, and speci

7、al events. Photos record the beauties of nature. They can also bring things close that are far away. Through photos, people can see wild animals, cities in foreign lands, and even the stars in outer space. Photos also tell stories.Reporting the news through photos is called photojournalism. At times

8、 photojournalists tell their stories through a single picture. At other times, they use a group of pictures to tell a story. Each picture is like a chapter in a book, which can do more than record the facts. It can also be a strong force for social change.Jacob Riis was among the first photojournali

9、sts. He took pictures of parts of New York City where the poor lived. Riis believed that poverty（贫穷） caused crime, and he used photos to help him prove his point. A few years later, the photos of small children working in factories by Lewis Hine shocked the public. Hines pictures helped bring about

10、laws to protect such children.Hundreds of pictures may have to be taken in order to get one or two really good photos. It takes science to have the photo come out clearly and art to make a photo that has a good design and expresses feeling. Photojournalists make an actual record of what they see. A

11、photo, however, can be both a work of art and an actual record. It can record an important event as a beautiful or exciting picture.As historical and artistic documents（文献） , photos can become more important over time. Today photojournalists still have their pictures appear in newspapers and magazin

12、es. They also publish（发表） them in books and on the Internet.25. The underlined word“They” in the first paragraph refers to .A. beauties B. photos C. goods D. events26. The photos of the small children by Hine show us that photos .A. are also works of art B. are popular ways of reporting newsC. often

13、 shock the public D. can serve as a force for social change27. What can we learn from the passage?A. News with pictures is encouraging.B. Photos help people improve.C. News photos mean history in a sense. D. People prefer reading news with pictures.28. The text is mainly about .A. telling the story

14、through pictures B. decorating the walls of homesC. publishing historical papers D. expressing feeling through picturesCAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in s

15、ummer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time about eight hours after you wake up your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or

16、day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps（小睡） in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates（气候）, wher

17、e the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from pro

18、blems such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about e

19、ight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.29. Why do people feel sleepy in the early a

20、fternoon according to the text? A. They eat too much for lunch. B. They sleep too little at night. C. Their body temperature becomes lower. D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.30. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap? A. About 12:30 pm. B. About 1:30 pm. C. About 2:3

21、0 pm D. About 3:30 pm31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. All for a NapC. A Special Sleep Pattern. D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.D The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most

22、 serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan,“DINKS”, which means Double Income No Kids. In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, the cost of a house is extremely high. A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay a

23、bout $3000,000 （though prices have fallen）. For a flat with one bedroom, one dining-room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, the couple will pay about $900 a month. Whats more, if they want to have a child, the childs education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5,000 a

24、year. In such a situation, its difficult to afford children. The number of married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However, if they want to have children, they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs

25、 for a short time to have a baby, they expect women with babies to give up their jobs. In short, if they want to bring up children properly, both parents have to work, but it is hard for mothers to work. Indeed, women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping the

26、ir jobs. In a word, Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.32. What is the main problem being discussed in the passage? A. The small number of newborn babies. B. The changing social situation of women. C. The high prices of houses and education. D. The

27、 necessary steps of Asian government.33. According to the passage, which of the following is true? A. It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia. B. The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now. C. Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job. D. The word“DINKS” appeared in an Asian cou

28、ntry.34. To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten, how much will a couple pay each year? A. $5,000. B. $5,900. C. $10,800. D. $15,800.35. The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should _. A. let women stay at home and have a baby B. allow only one of the parents to go out to work C.

29、 care for the growing needs of women for jobs D. punish the companies that permit women to leave第二节（共5小题，每题2分，总分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后面的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项为多余项。Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here ar

30、e some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation._36_Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _37_It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板） in front of your computers screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. _38_The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.You can also put some radiation-abso