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1、福建省福州市八县市协作校学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题绝密启用前福建省福州市八县（市）协作校2016-2017学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题试卷副标题考试范围：xxx；考试时间：27分钟；命题人：xxx学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_题号一二三四五六总分得分注意事项1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）评卷人得分一、阅读理解（题型注释）Despite being used by 1.34 billion people each year, traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite

2、lonely.One citizen, however, is trying to change this. “You get on the Tube and its completely silent and its weird(怪异的),” says Jonathan Dunne, who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges (徽章) with the words “Tube chat?” last month, encouraging passengers in London to get talking to

3、 one another. “I handed out 500 badges during rush hour in a city of 8 million, expecting most of them to be thrown away, but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed,” he says. Dunne and his “Tube chat” campaign have since been reported by media across the world, seeing TV interviews in Sweden

4、, Brazil and the UK, as well as countless website, newspaper and magazine appearances.Although Dunne says hes received mostly positive feedback, not everyone agrees with his idea. Londoner Brian Wilson responded with a campaign of his own, handing out 500 badges with the words “Dont even think about

5、 it” on them. Michael Robinson, 24, a student from London, agrees. “Being on the Tube is the only peace and quiet some people get on their journeys to and from work. It doesnt need to be spoiled by people coming up and chatting to you,” he says.“People assume that I just walk up and talk to stranger

6、s, which I dont, but its been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to,” Dunne says.So if you ever end up using public transport in the West, why not say hello to the person next to you? Just make sure to check for a badge first.1、In what way did Dunne encourage London pass

7、engers to talk with each other?ABy putting up posters on the tube.BBy offering passengers special badges.CBy advocating his idea on the media.DBy starting a dialogue with passengers.2、How is Dunnes campaign getting along?AMost passengers have refused to accept it.BIt has become a worldwide campaign.

8、CIt has caught international attention.DWilson has made great efforts to promote it.3、According to Michael Robinson, what should tube passengers do?AHand in their feedback in time.BWalk up and talk to strangers.CStop using public transport.DEnjoy the peace quietly.4、What can be the best title for th

9、e text?ATube Chat or NotBLonely Travel in the London TubeCSilence on the TubeDTube Passengers Wearing BadgesIts cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea

10、 a go.According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill(跑步机), burns more calories because the body is working hard to adjust its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures and quicker

11、 runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger.Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the s

12、ummer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive.Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of runnin

13、g in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust(尾气), and go early in the morning before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting f

14、or the next clear day to run is best.5、How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather?AThey can run more slowly.BThey can take in more calories.CTheir hearts can function harder.DTheir body temperature can get lower.6、How does summer affect runners?AIt builds up their energy quick

15、ly.BIt makes runners tired easily.CIt lessens runners stress.DIt causes heart attack.7、What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?AStop driving cars.BDo more exercise.CAvoid outdoor exercise.DRun late in the morning.Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurric

16、ane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological(心理的) first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also

17、guilty, because I hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I had received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to disturb this very personal period o

18、f sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS-related dying. He was n

19、ot awake, and obviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us

20、are truly alone. It is not only something we give to others but also changes me for the better.8、Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?AHe built shelters for them.BHe came to stay with them.CHe gave immediate first aid to them.DHe brought mental health professionals.9、What did the au

21、thor do when his friends mother passed away?AHe decided not to disturb.BHe went to his friends at once.CHe knew what to do instantly.DHe hesitated over whether to go.10、What does the underlined word “solemn” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AHeavy but warm.BA little sad but comfortable.CRelaxing and del

22、ightful.DVery serious and unhappy.11、What has the author learned from his experience?ABeing present can make a big difference.BA friend in need is a friend indeed.CThe family harmony is the happiest thing in life.DBeing a volunteer can make ones life more significant.Hello and welcome. My name is Sh

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