黑龙江省齐齐哈尔市学年高二英语上学期期中试题Word文档下载推荐.docx

1、lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor （1930-present）When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952,she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator（参议员） and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

2、OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks （1913-2005）On December 1,1955,in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery

3、bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,”said Parks.1. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.2. What is

4、the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.3. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A. Jane Addams. B. Rachel C

5、arson. C. Sandra Day OConnor. D. Rosa Parks4. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated. B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.BHoney from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most p

6、eople and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests（巢） are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In parts of Africa, though, people and animals looking for honey have a stran

7、ge and unexpected helpera little bird called a honey guide.The honey guide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax（蜂蜡） in the beehives（蜂房）. The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees nest. So, when it finds a suitable nest, it looks for someone to help it. Th

8、e honey guide gives a loud cry that attracts the attention of both passing animals and people. Once it has their attention, it flies through the forest, waiting from time to time for the curious animal or person as it leads them to the nest. When they finally arrive at the nest,the followerreaches i

9、n to get at the delicious honey as the bird patiently waits and watches. Some of the honey, and the wax, always falls to the ground, and this is when the honey guide takes its share.Scientists do not know why the honey guide likes eating the wax, but it is very determined in its efforts to get it. T

10、he birds seem to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. They will quickly arrive whenever a beekeeper is taking honey from his beehives, and will even enter churches when beeswax candles are being lit.5. Why is it difficult to find a wild bees nest?AIts small in size.BIts hidden in trees.CI

11、ts covered with wax.DIts hard to recognize.6. What do the words“the follower ”in Paragraph 2 refer to?AA bee.BA bird.CA honey seeker.DA beekeeper.7. The honey guide is special in the way .Ait gets its foodBit goes to churchCit sings in forestDit reaches into bees nests8. What can be the best title f

12、or the text?AWild BeesBWax and HoneyCBeekeeping in AfricaDHoney-Lovers HelperCMusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honorsEnjoy the Artsmembership discounts. Phone: 241-2742.Chamber Orchestra: Th

13、e Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information.http:/.Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in sum

14、mer at Riverbend./www.symphony.org/home.asp.College Conservatory of Music （CCM）: Performances are on the main campus（校园） of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, a

15、nd various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with ID cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183.http:/www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. La

16、rge outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover （price difference）.Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220.9. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera？A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182.C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220.10. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra？A. February. B

17、. May. C. August. D. November.11.Where can students go for free performances with their ID cards？A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater.12. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places？A. It has seats in the open air.B. It gives show

18、s all year round.C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.DChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijin

19、g last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors -silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want. Its fun watching p

20、eople biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks（人行道）. Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide. Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied

21、 my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home. My first ride home was orderly （守秩序的）. To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully. Crossing the

22、streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck. I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair

23、was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.13. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe. B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorfu

24、l and available. D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.14. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A. to ride it for fun B. to use it for transportC. to experience local skills D. to improve his riding skills15. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It wa

25、s boring. B. It was difficult. C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.16. Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The auth

26、or took great pleasure in biking.ESince the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment.“We didnt know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day U.S.A. But what b

27、egan as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement .Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many ,many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the form

28、er governor fromWisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day. According to U.S. government reports , emissions （排放）from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of “green thinking ” has become part of practices . Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 rec