广东省汕头市东厦中学学年高二上学期第二次文档格式.docx

1、 What if he doesnt really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others. No one else looks concerned this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.“If you spot

2、trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and assess the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you dont have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes its just a matter of turning to the person

3、 next to you and saying, It looks like we should do something.，Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”1. According to a study of by-standers, what will some people do when a man ahead falls down on the sidewa

4、lk?A. They will call for help and then walk away.B. They will stop and offer help.C. They will turn away their eyes and go on walking.D. They will laugh at him.2. Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?A. Im not the very person capable of settling the problem.B. It looks

5、like we should do something.C. It must not be a problem as no one else is concerned.D. He doesnt really need my help.3. We learn from the last paragraph that if we spot trouble, .A. we should call the ambulance as soon as we canB. we should take on the whole responsibility and do something aloneC. w

6、e should stop and assess the situation and try to make other people followD. we should turn to other people and ask them to take on the responsibility4. In order to offer others your timely help, you need to .A. ask others for help and call the policeB. get along well with the passers-by who spot th

7、e troubleC. go directly to the police stationD. work against the first thoughts that prevent you offering help5. The main purpose of the text is to tell readers .A. to give others a hand B. to be more competentC. not to risk looking foolish D. to stop and assess the situationBThe Poetry Foundation,

8、recently named American poet Jack Prelutsky as the nations first childrens poet laureate （桂冠诗人）. The group created the award as a way to increase childrens love of poetry.As childrens poet laureate, Jack Prelutsky will give two public readings in the next two years. He will also advise the Poetry Fo

9、undation about childrens literature and take part in projects concerning children and poetry.Jack Prelutsky has been writing poetry for children for over forty years. He has written more than thirty five books of poems. His first book was called A Gopher in the Garden. It was published in 1967. His

10、latest is called Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems.Jack Prelutsky is well known for creating new words by combining two words to create a new kind of creature. For example, he combined “radish” with “shark” to get “radishark”. “Lion” and “broccoli” became “broccolion”. He also created “u

11、mbrellaphant”, a mixture of the words “umbrella” and “elephant”.Jack Prelutsky says that children like his poems because he writes about things they care about. Poetry researchers say that Jack Prelutskys poems recognize childrens feelings. An example of this is the poem My Sister Is a Werewolf whic

12、h is about how it feels to be different.Jack Prelutsky also writes poems about American holidays. His poem Its Halloween is a very famous one about the holiday celebrated at the end of October.6. Which of the following can be the BEST title of the passage?A. Poems with New Words Grow PopularB. First

13、 Childrens Poet Laureate NamedC. Childrens Love for Poetry IncreasedD. Jack Prelutsky Awarded Nationwide7. What is Jack Prelutsky famous for?A. Creating new words in his poems. B. His productivity.C. His long time of writing. D. His poems about American holidays.8. What can we infer from the passage

14、?A. It was A Gopher in the Garden that brought him fame.B. The poet will be kept busy with a lot of activities.C. Jack Prelutsky will no longer write about American holidays.D. The poem Its Halloween must have been written for adults.9. Put the following items in RIGHT order according to the passage

15、.a. two public readingsb. A Gopher in the Gardenc. Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poemsd. My Sister Is a WerewolfA. bcda B. dacb C. bdca D. abcd10. Which of the following is NOT correct about Jack Prelutsky?A. His first book was published in 1967.B. His poems are also about American holiday

16、s.C. He has been writing poetry for children for over forty years.D. He is famous for creating new words.CI am sure weve all come across inspiring quotes （引言） that made us nod in agreement or made us think, “Wow, thats good quotes”. But we end up going back to procrastinating （拖延） on whatever it was

17、 we were procrastinating on. So is it worthwhile to read these inspirational quotes? Well, that depends.Quotes, books, articles, audio programs all of these things are just tools and theyre only effective when you use them. I dont know about you but most quotes I read dont do anything for me. Howeve

18、r, every now and then, I will come across one that will positively affect me in some way such as reminding me to be grateful, getting me to work out extra hard at the gym without being pressed by my wife, or never give up when things get tough.From my experience, reading quotes is more effective whe

19、n youre actually trying to motivate yourself rather than just reading them for the sake of reading them. The second you feel the urge to take action, youd better immediately get up off your chair and take action.These quotes arent for everyone. If you have read tons of them and have never been motiv

20、ated or had a positive change in the way you look at life or how you treat others, or these quotes dont help you to insist on doing something when you feel like giving up on it, then its probably not worthwhile to read more of them. If you have done something a bunch of times and its not giving you

21、the results you want, dont keep doing it. Try something else.Now if youve found some value in reading these quotes in the past, continue to make them more effective by letting them guide your life.11. What attitude does the author have towards most quotes he has read?A. Negative. B. Grateful. C. Dou

22、btful. D. Interested12. What does the authors wife expect him to do?A. To be grateful for life. B. To exercise at the gymC. To do extra work at home D. To read more inspiring quotes13. For whom will the quotes be effective according to the author?A. Those who understand them thoroughly.B. Those who

23、lack practical tools in life.C. Those who have no one to turn to for help.D. Those who take immediate action after reading them.14. What is implied in Paragraph 4?A. Some quotes may have a bad influence on people.B. You shouldnt waste time on the things you dont like.C. Many ways can motivate you be

24、sides reading inspiring quotes.D. Youd better keep away from a quote if it doesnt benefit you.15. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To persuade people not to waste time on quotes.B. to explain how to make inspiring quotes effective.C. to encourage people to read more inspiring quotes.D. to give

25、people advice on how to choose useful quotes.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Four simple ways to stay positiveTrying to stay positive, both in good times and bad, is a great way to improve your quality of life. Try these four methods on a daily basis.Dont think a lot ab

26、out negativity.Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult. Letting things get to you is normal, and its actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while. Its when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. 16

27、However, dont give that sadness another second in your day. 17 What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside. Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance. Take a few days out of your week for

28、 at least a half an hour of activity, and try to stick to a routine. 18 Be kind to others. 19 Making someones day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours as well. Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect. Good deeds are contagious （传染的）, and your

29、positive attitude may spread among others.Take it one day at a time.Being positive isnt an instant thing. Its a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day. 20 Instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better.A. Eat healthy and stay fit.B. Take your lunch breaks outside.C. Dont worry about what the future may bring.D. Gratefulness helps you appreciate life in bad times.E. Good feelings come from acts of kindne