高二学段考试英语试题 含答案Word文件下载.docx

1、The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party.

2、Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject w

3、hich is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.1. If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself .A. a serious newspaper B. foreign newspaper C. any independent paper D. a popular newspaper2. The Time

4、s is an independent paper because .A. it supports no political partiesB. it is not controlled by the British GovernmentC. it gives special support to all the political parties.D. the editors opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper3. The underlined word “vary” in the passage probably mea

5、ns “ ”.A. improve B. compete with each other C. are different D. keep in touch with each other4. The writer tells us in this passage.A. all kinds of newspapers in Britain B. all kinds of news in English papersC. how Times is liked by people D. why Times is well-knownBPaper is one of the most importa

6、nt products ever invented by man. Wide spread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing pr

7、ess, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the worlds use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50 kilograms of paper for e

8、ach person a year. Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of materia

9、l made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.5.Whats the meaning for the word parchm

10、ent? _A. The skin of young animals. B. A kind of paper made from the skin of certain young animals.C. The paper used by European countries. D. The paper of Egypt.6.Which of the following is not mentioned about the invention of paper?A. More jobs could be provided than before. B. More people could be

11、 educated than before.C. More books could be printed and distributed. D. More ways could be used to exchange knowledge.7.Which of the following countries uses more paper for each person a year?A. China. B. Sweden. C. Egypt. D. Japan.8.What is the main idea of this short talk?A. More and more paper i

12、s being consumed nowadays.B. Paper enables people to receive education more easily.C. The invention of paper is of great significance to man.D. Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.CAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way

13、after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, 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

14、 sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or 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

15、 naps（小睡）in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where 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

16、 countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease.Many working people 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 n

17、ap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight 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

18、 be helpful. 9.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon 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. 10. The employers dont allow taking naps, most probably because _. A

19、. Taking naps is no good for health. B. Taking naps may lead to heart attack. C. Taking naps takes up the working time and reduce production.D. Taking naps may leads to low working efficiency. 11. If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap?A. About 2:30 pm B. About 1:30 pm

20、. C. About 12:30 pm D. About 3:30 pm 12. What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. Taking Naps in SummerC. A Sleep Pattern D. Taking Naps in Warmer ClimateDListen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with studentsWhat it is: Unilever campus talksWho qualifies: colle

21、ge studentsWhat its about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the companys success in brand management, sales and marketing research. Speakers will also discuss with students how to plan their careers to be future leader

22、s. The tour runs until late May. Impressive internships （实习） with IBM Blue Pathway could land you a job IBM Blue Pathway 2010 internship program students graduating in 2011 The 2-month summer program covers almost all business units of IBM. To land the opportunity, applicants need to send resume bef

23、ore May 24, attend a written test and two or three rounds of face-to-face interviews. Interns with impressive performances will get a full-time job offer after the internship. Competition to match prospective interns against one another SK Business Idea Competition Juniors, seniors and postgraduate

24、students South Koreas SK Group is holding a competition among Chinese college students. Students are required to team up in groups of three to work out a 20-page English PPT. The top 10 groups will be awarded a 6-week summer internship at the companys headquarters in South Korea. Application deadlin

25、e is April 30.http:/idea,Baidu a minute, then you will know what a search engine job is Baidu summer internships Baidu is starting its 2010 summer internship project. Most of its openings are technical posts. Students must have technology in areas like search engines and social networking services.

26、It will last for at least three months. A salary will be paid to students. Application deadline is May 29.13. The passage is probably written for _.A. business managers B. college students C. laid-off workers D. migrant groups14. If you are expert at PPT, you can contact_.A. http:/idea, B. C. D. 15.

27、 In what way is Baidu summer internships different from the other three?A. A future plan to be a leader will be discussed. B. A resume will be a must before the internship.C. A salary will be paid after the internship. D. A chance to work abroad will be awarded.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

28、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Are you really happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? 16_Make a plan for attaining goals that will make you happy. Your happiness is likely to increase if you achieve the goals you set.Make friends with happy people. It is eas

29、y to begin to feel down when you are surrounded by people who always feel upset. 17_Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy. 18_19_Whether you treat yourself to lunch，take a long，relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance，you will be unconsciously feeling better.Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation，which