山东省泰安市宁阳一中学年高二上学期期中考.docx

1、山东省泰安市宁阳一中学年高二上学期期中考Everyday Reading（1）MusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at

2、 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 in summer at Riverbend. http:/www.symphony.or

3、g/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, and various groups of musicians pr

4、esenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. 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. Large outdoor theater with the cl

5、osest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. .1. When can you go to see an opera?A.In February B. In May C. In December D. In September2. Which website should you visit if you want to learn about Chamber Orchestra? A. B. http: /. C. D. http:/www.ccm.uc

6、.edu/events/calendar.3. Where can people get free schedule of events? A. Patricia Cobbett Theater. B. Music Hall. C. Riverbend Music Theater. D. Memorial Hall. 4. Which of the following present famous musical works? A. College Conservatory of Music & Symphony Orchestra B. Opera & Riverbend MusicC. C

7、ollege Conservatory of Music & Riverbend Music D. Chamber Orchestra & Opera Everyday Reading（2）My color television has given me nothing but a headache. I was able to buy it a little over a year ago because I had my relatives give me money for my birthday instead of a lot of clothes that wouldnt fit.

8、 I let a salesclerk fool me into buying a discontinued model. I realized this a day later, when I saw newspaper advertisements for the set at seventy-five dollars less than I had paid. The set worked so beautifully when I first got it home that I would keep it on until stations signed off for the ni

9、ght. Fortunately, I didnt get any channels showing all-night movies or I would never have gotten to bed. Then I started developing a problem with the set that involved static (静电) noise. For some reason, when certain shows switched into a commercial, a loud noise would sound for a few seconds. Gradu

10、ally, this noise began to appear during a show, and to get rid of it, I had to change to another channel and then change it back. Sometimes this technique would not work, and I had to pick up the set and shake it to remove the sound. I actually began to build up my arm muscles(肌肉) shaking my set. Wh

11、en neither of these methods removed the static noise, I would sit helplessly and wait for the noise to go away. At last I ended up hitting the set with my fist, and it stopped working altogether. My trip to the repair shop cost me $62, and the set is working well now, but I keep expecting more troub

12、le.1.Why did the author say he was fooled into buying the TV set?A. He got an older model than he had expected.B. He couldnt return it when it was broken.C. He could have bought it at a lower price.D. He failed to find any movie shows on it.2. Which of the following can best replace the phrase signe

13、d off” in Paragraph 1?A. ended all their programs B. provided fewer channelsC. changed to commercials D. showed all-night movies3. How did the author finally get his TV set working again?A. By shaking and hitting it. B. By turning it on and off.C. By switching channels. D. By having it repaired.4. H

14、ow does the author sound when telling the story?A. Curious B. Anxious C. Cautious D. Humorous Everyday Reading（3）Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read e

15、verything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. Theres so much to learn, hed say. Though were born stupid, only the stupid remain that way.” He was determined that none of his children would be denied an education.Thus, Papa insi

16、sted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was

17、never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point. Then came the momentthe time to share the days new learning.Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen. “Felice, ” hed say, “tell me wha

18、t you learned today.” “I learned that the population of Nepal is .” Silence.Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well . . . . ” hed say.“Get the map; lets see where Nepal is. ” And the whole family went on a sear

19、ch for Nepal.This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experie

20、nces and participating in one anothers education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous

21、educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all alongthe value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.1. What do we know from the first paragraph?A.

22、The authors father was born in a workers family. B. The poor could hardly afford school education.C. Those born stupid could not change their life. D. The town elders wanted to learn about the world.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. The children often denied Papa for his crazy requests.B. The

23、 author knew very well about Nepal.C. The family benefited a lot from Papas educational technique.D. Papa would scold the children when they behaved badly.3. The authors father can be best described as_.A. an educator expert at training future teachersB. a teacher strict about everything his student

24、s didC. a participant willing to share his knowledgeD. a parent insistent on his childrens education Everyday Reading（4）Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your envir

25、onment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when theyre in poorly lit places-and so more lik

26、ely to eat lots of food . If your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room

27、. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when its time to repaint, go blue. Dont forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin

28、keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes, Big serving bowls and plates can easily make

29、us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.1. The text is especially he

30、lpful for those who care about_. A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets2. A home environment in blue can help people_.A. digest food better B. reduce food intakeC. burn more calories D. regain their appetites3. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat qu

31、ickly. B. Play fast music. C. Use smaller spoons. D. Turn down the lights.4. What can be a suitable title for the test? A. Is Your House Making You Fat? B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?Everyday Reading（5）Are you interested in movie musicals? Here are some best movie musicals you need to watch.Singinin the Rain (1952)Debbie Reynolds (the heroine) is ultra-charming in this time-honored classic musical about the coming of the talking pictures in movie history. She plays a winning showgirl with a golden singing voice design