苏州高新区第一中学高二英语国庆作业一

苏州高新区第一中学高二英语国庆作业一

苏州新区一中高二英语国庆假期作业（一）‎ 第一节：单项填空 ‎21. _____ they insist on going, we’ll simply push the boat with the current and let them go with us to attend the festival.‎ A. Until B. Since C. Unless D. While ‎22. In his own writings, Obama stresses the importance of his father not only to his beliefs and values but to his very _____.‎ A. evidence B. expression C. background D. identity ‎23. If we do not face up to and _____ these fears and doubts inside, and if we protect ourselves too much, then we will never grow.‎ A. recognize B. imagine C. betray D. overcome ‎24. A witness stepped forward in defense of the young man, who was accused of breaking the vase, insisting that he was not the one _____.‎ A. having blamed B. to blame C. blamed D . blaming ‎25. We were _____ to satisfy those customers who wanted expensive and high-quality cars, but we didn’t want to cut out the people who were more interested in performance or cost-effectiveness.‎ A. awkward B. polite C. eager D. cautious ‎26. When I arrived for the interview, the woman who I helped on the way ended up _____ the CEO of the company.‎ A. being B. to be C. be D. been ‎27. This lady still went her own way _____ all the comments that were made in praise of her or in disfavour.‎ A. other than B. rather than C. as to D. regardless of ‎28. I’m curious about _____ word got out that I was leaving; after all, I have been trying to keep it secret.‎ A. how B. which C. that D. whether ‎29. The amazing truth is that although we understand the world through our five senses, each of us has one sense that we _____ more than the other four.‎ A. put on B. rely on C. decide on D. spy on ‎30. Home is the place _____ we often need to build to create a kind of warm and comfortable atmosphere so that we can respect and understand each other.‎ A. with which B. for which C. which D. where ‎31. To our great relief, our producers _____ to the great challenges from foreign competitors positively by cutting their costs and prices last year.‎ A. responded B. were to respond C. had responded D. would respond ‎32. We can know from this picture, in her youth, this lady _____ have been unusually pretty, with fair skin and expressive features.‎ A. should B. would C. must D. could ‎33. Pauline _____ for a moment with that easeful sense of accomplishment which follows work done that has been a hard struggle in the doing.‎ A. will pause B. has paused C. is pausing D. was pausing ‎34. At times, Matthew would pretend _____ sick in bed so he would not have to meet visitors who wanted to take photographs with him.‎ A. having been B. to be C. being D. be ‎35. —There’s much hope that Daniel will be promoted this year.‎ ‎—_____. His chances are slim.‎ A. I don’t mind B. I couldn’t agree more C. I have no idea D. I don’t think so 第二节：完形填空 For most of us, the idea of soup which stops us getting ill, or crisps which relax us, seems like something from a science-fiction film. However, these are not foods of the 36 . In fact, they are part of a new group of food products known as “functional foods”, and they may 37 be on your supermarket's shelves.‎ In today's world, we all know that our diet 38 our health and more people are watching what they 39 . Food companies are 40 this fact. They have already started to use ingredients in their products which will offer extra health 41 to their customers. For example, orange juice already contains vitamin C, 42 now you can buy orange juice with added calcium (钙) to strengthen your bones and teeth, so it's even 43 for you than ever before.‎ ‎44 , food companies are not only producing foods which improve our 45 . They are also adding ingredients to their products which are designed to make our daily lives 46 . For instance, there is now a chewing gum which can 47 your memory and help your brain to process information more quickly. Also, if you lead a busy life, 48 St John's Wort crisps. They make you feel 49 and less stressed!‎ Of course, there are people who believe that functional foods are a 50 idea. They claim that products such as these can be 51 , as people may end up taking more vitamins than they need and may damage their bodies 52 . Health experts recommend that people check the labels on these products 53 to ensure that they do not take more than the recommended doses of vitamins and minerals.‎ ‎]Nevertheless, functional foods are becoming increasingly 54 and supporters feel that it won't be long before there are foods which prevent cancer, protect eyesight and much more. With hundreds of different products already 55 , it looks as though we will all soon be eating the food of the future.‎ ‎36. A. world B. season C. future D. medicine ‎37. A. already B. seldom C. never D. only ‎38. A. controls B. affects C. keeps D. changes ‎39. A. plant B. send C. find D. eat ‎40. A. giving up B. playing jokes on C. writing down D. taking advantage of ‎41. A. problems B. choices C. benefits D. features ‎42. A. so B. or C. but D. since ‎43. A. faster B. better C. harder D. sweeter ‎44. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However ‎45. A. life B. health C. intelligence D. environment ‎46. A. easier B. more natural C. longer D. more convenient ‎47. A. hide B. ruin C. record D. improve ‎48. A. call B. try C. praise D. forget ‎49. A. surprised B. confident C. relaxed D. beautiful ‎50. A. bad B. big C. perfect D. basic ‎51. A. expensive B. dangerous C. important D. attractive ‎52. A. on the way B. in other words C. on the contrary D. as a result ‎53. A. carefully B. secretly C. quickly D. curiously ‎54. A. cheap B. popular C. special D. unhealthy ‎55. A. sold B. ordered C. available D. changeable 第三部分：阅读理解 A Hi Irene,‎ I’m a 17-year-old high school girl. Recently, my best friend since fifth grade has stopped talking to me. We never had a fight and I never thought anything was wrong. Just this week, she and another friend of mine sent me unkind text messages. When I questioned them, they said they felt we had been growing apart (分离).‎ I do not want to go back to these girls since they treated me so badly, but it’s hard to have no friends to hang out with. My other best friend moved to Shanghai last year and while we talk twice a week at least, it’s still not the same.‎ I want to make new friends, but everyone has already grouped together. Joining clubs or activities is extremely difficult here, because we live in a rural community (乡村社区) with limited resources. The only groups for teenagers are church groups, but I’m not religious ( 笃信宗教的).‎ I’m afraid of having no friends for the rest of my life in high school. Any advice on how to move on from the hurt, and find new friends and a new life?‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Susie Hi Susie,‎ Your friends have turned on you. I understand how upsetting this can be.‎ Perhaps, your another friend was jealous of your relationship with your best friend and caused her to act this way. In any event, this was a very rude way to end a friendship. I agree that you don’t have to go back to either one of these “friends” unless they apologize to you.‎ Admittedly, it can be difficult to make new friends in a short time — but it’s not impossible. Keep in mind that you’ll be graduating soon and you’ll make new friends again. In the meantime, don’t spend too much time thinking about this situation. You may be feeling lonely now but that doesn’t mean you’ll be lonely for the rest of your life. Keep up with your studies, try to develop other friendships — even if they aren’t close ones, and stay in touch with your friend in Shanghai.‎ Living in a small community can limit chances of making friends. Can you join a gym? Can you take an adult education class? Volunteer at a hospital in your community? Perhaps, you’ll be able to make an older friend.‎ It’s common that there are peaks and valleys in people’s social lives so while you have some spare time now, you may take up a hobby or interest on your own. Try to be patient and continue to trust your instincts (直觉). Hope this helps.‎ Best wishes,‎ Irene ‎56. What made Susie upset recently?‎ A. One of her best friend has broken up with her.‎ B. Someone always sends unkind messages to her.‎ C. No one in her class likes talking with her.‎ D. She has fought with one of her friends.‎ ‎57. What can we infer from Irene’s letter?‎ A. Susie will never forgive her best friend in any event.‎ B. There are still chances for Susie to make new friends.‎ C. Feeling lonely will affect Susie’s studies.‎ D. Susie had better avoid making too many friends.‎ B Around the world, people know Superman and Batman from comic books and movies. Few know about the men who created them. Marc Tyler Nobleman hoped to change this.‎ Growing up in Connecticut, Nobleman loved superheroes and comic books. He often dressed as Superman for Halloween. He liked cartooning, too. His mother noticed that he had a way with words, and encouraged him to write. “She was right,” Nobleman said. He considers writing his passion (酷爱的事物), although he still enjoys drawing. He has published a number of nonfiction books about animals, history and natural disasters.‎ Nobleman has written two books about creators of popular comic books. One is a biography, called Boys of Steel, about Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. They created Superman in the 1930s, with Siegel doing the writing and Shuster the art. Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-creator of Batman is about Bill Finger. He wrote the first Batman story, in 1939, and many others that followed. Finger also came up with Batman's identity as wealthy Bruce Wayne and key details of the Batman costume. He gave Batman his “Dark Knight” nickname (绰号).‎ All three creators worked for a comic book company now known as DC Comics. For many years, Siegel and Shuster struggled to get official credit and additional money for Superman, and they finally did in the 1970s.‎ Meanwhile, Finger didn't receive either for Batman. For most of Finger's career, readers didn't know he existed. The only person officially credited for Batman was artist Bob Kane.‎ Nobleman called the writing of both books an adventure. He wanted to include information that would help bring the creators to life. Along the way, he stumbled across secrets, lies and mysteries. “Doing the research was like being a detective,” Nobleman said. Because Siegel, Shuster and Finger are dead, and many of their papers and letters have disappeared, Nobleman had to search carefully.‎ Even after Bill the Boy Wonder was published in 2019, Nobleman has continued to work to get Finger recognized.‎ ‎58. We can learn from the passage that Boys of Steel _____.‎ A. is a comic book B. tells the story of Bill Finger C. describes the writer's own life D. is about the creators of Superman ‎59. According to the passage, Bill Finger _____.‎ A. didn't get the credit he deserved B. worked with Bob Kane for DC Comics C. contributed little to the creation of Batman D. was as famous as Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster ‎60. What does the underlined phrase “stumbled across”probably mean?‎ A. Believed. B. Expected.‎ C. Discovered. D. Remembered.‎ C On a recent visit to the Museum of Modern Art with a friend and her daughter, wandering through the museum’s exhibits, I was struck by how often my friend’s 13-year-old daughter asked us to take photos of her with her smart phone in front of the artwork. Then, she gazed at the photos which she would then post on Instagram, Snapchat and all the rest. She was not the only person who was doing this; it seemed everyone was busy taking photos of themselves“experiencing”the museum.‎ This is by no means a criticism ( 批评) of my friend’s daughter or anyone else. What was concerning, at least to me, was that in between being photographed and posting, my friend’s daughter had no interest in the artwork, a fact which didn’t seem to matter or have anything to do with wanting to post herself as someone enjoying the experience.‎ When I was her age, I had no interest in going to museums either. Having no interest in art at her age (and any age) is completely normal. But what is disturbing is how much of a young person’s energy these days goes into creating an image of the life they’re living and the character they“are”in that life. While creating a self-image has always been a big part of growing up and figuring out our identity, social media seems to have changed the rules of the game. Social media has not just increased the pressure and possibility of creating a self-generated (自我创造的) self-image, but also distorted (歪曲) the process through which we become who we are. Young people now seem to be creating an image of who they are in place of becoming who they are, posting their life rather than living it. The effort that goes into creating an identity and getting it noticed or“followed”has replaced the effort of actually getting interested in the life that they are posting.‎ Social media has turned life and its experiences into an exercise in narcissism (自我陶醉). No matter what the experience is actually about, it becomes about you, the person who is living it. A concert is not about the music, a restaurant not about the food, and a sports event not about the sport; it’s all about you, the doer, and what the event says about you. Life experiences are not lived directly so much as they are used as chances of announcing what kind of person you are. Life now is a product through which you promote your image, but with little connection to whether that screen image accurately reflects the inside you.‎ As a result, the more we use life to create an identity, the more distant from life we feel. Instead of being part of it, we feel as if we have to keep generating new life material, which will announce and establish us, and finally, prove our existence. In the meanwhile, the gap between us and life grows wider and wider.‎ I hope the next time you post your story, pause for a moment and experience where you are, feel what it feels like to live what you’re living without using life for your benefit, or for anything at all. Just live, without the narrative (叙述). While you may feel this practice is a threat to your identity, causing you to miss a chance to prove your value, in fact, the benefit will far outweigh any loss brings.‎ ‎61. According to the author, the fact that her friend’s daughter was not interested in the artwork is _____.‎ A. worrying B. unsurprising C. unchangeable D. unbearable ‎62. Which of the following is the basic reason behind people’s continuously posting their life?‎ A. Their desire for being well known.‎ B. Their increased focus on life.‎ C. The influence of social media.‎ D. The pressure from their family and friends.‎ ‎63. The author believes that the identity people create through narcissism may _____.‎ A. prevent them behaving properly B. stand in the way of leading a true life C. cause them to depend more on the remarks of others D. damage their creativity in producing life material ‎64. The underlined “it” in the last paragraph refers to _____.‎ A. trying to take control of your feelings B. facing the threat to your identity bravely C. improving your self-image through writing D. experiencing what you’re doing practically D Tracing the coal mining (煤矿开采) industry throughout Appalachia’ s history can be a professional experience. Before coal, Appalachia was host to small gathered communities of farmers and families. The region was considered poor for a long time. Coal mining has had a great effect on the society, economy ( 经济), and environment of Appalachia.‎ Coal was being mined in Appalachia in the late 1700’s. The family was the center of social life then. The attitude of Appalachians was generally of a very democratic (民主的) nature, and they simply believed all people were of equal value. A typical Appalachian was self-sufficient (自给自足的), simple, completely devoted to family, and saw the ability to provide for the family as wealth. The development of the coal mining industry changed these social characteristics. Many investors obtained the land they mined through unfair land contracts (合同). The owners were not tied to the land as the Appalachian natives were, and they simply took whatever resources Appalachia offered, cashed in, and took their money back to the cities they were from. The life of farmers changed as well. Provided one left the farm and went to work in the mines, many did so. Instead of working with the rhythms (规律) and demands of nature, they were working according to a time clock. Communities were based on occupation, and most were coal camps. People who had once lived in a community then had to share the community with those complete strangers. Coal mine operators also heavily recruited (征募) eastern European immigrants. This changed the resident make-up of the Appalachian region.‎ The economics of the Appalachian region changed with the coming of the coal industry. Before coal mining, the region was still considered economically depressed. Some investors and non-natives saw Appalachia as a region that greatly needed “saving”, and thought that developing coal mines was a path to do so. Coal mining did, unquestionably, bring industry to Appalachia. In the first three decades of the 20th century, Appalachia began producing almost 80% of the coal for the whole nation. However, whether coal mining has brought economic benefits is debatable (有争议的). Coal mining jobs are dangerous and not well paid. In addition, coal miners are at the mercy of the mine operators to meet all their needs. Miners have to shop at the company store, ask to build schools and churches, and depend upon their job for housing, which they pay the company for. This management model has done very little to encourage economic growth, at least for the common Appalachians.‎ The environment is probably affected by coal mining the most. The current practice of mountaintop removal ( 劈山采煤) is arguably one of the most destructive processes ever. Mountaintop removal actually blasts away (炸开) the top of a mountain. The soil and rocks are pushed in the valley below, and then the coal is removed. Heavy metal poisoning, polluted water flows, and the death of top soil are all blamed on the process of mountaintop removal. When these tops are blown off, the entire ecosystem is destroyed. Surface mining has been blamed for much of the same effects including flooding of the surrounding communities. Rules for avoiding pollution with regard to coal mining, as well as the safety of the mines, have been made throughout history. However, the rules have been blamed as being too weak, not enforced, or simply ignored.‎ ‎65. In the late 1700’s people in Appalachia were _____.‎ A. generous and warm-hearted B. wealthy but narrow-minded C. democratic and equal D. self-sufficient but selfish ‎66. According to the passage, the owners of coal mines _____.‎ A. were not local people B. donated their money to mine workers C. obtained the mines by force D. followed the rhythms of nature ‎67. What’s the author’s attitude towards the effects of coal mining on the economics of the Appalachian region?‎ A. Curious. B. Objective.‎ C. Unfavorable. D. Cautious.‎ ‎68. What do we know about the rules on coal mining from the passage?‎ A. They were brought up too late.‎ B. They are highly thought of.‎ C. They are not complete or practical in fact.‎ D. They aren’t strict enough.‎ ‎69. We can learn from this passage that _____.‎ A. surface coal mining has a less harmful effect on the environment B. mine workers consist of African European immigrants and native farmers C. workers in the coal mines usually live a regular and wealthy life D. Appalachia provided the American people with most of its coal from 1900 to 1930‎ ‎70. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?‎ A. History of coal mining in Appalachia and its effects B. Lifestyles and customs of Appalachians C. The economic development of Appalachia D. Benefits of coal mining for America 第四部分：任务型阅读 A sense of humor can be a person’s greatest quality. This ability can help you communicate more easily and happily with others, improve your health, and allow you to find humor in both positive and negative situations. It may reduce stress and anxiety, as well as make you better at dealing with difficult situations by improving your mood and increasing creativity.‎ Having a sense of humor is different from being funny. Being funny means being able to express humor: perhaps telling a funny story or a well-timed joke. Having a sense of humor means being able to let go and not take everything so seriously, and being able to laugh at life’s absurdities. You don’t have to be funny to have a sense of humor, or be the one telling all the jokes.‎ If you’re not sure how to have a sense of humor, watch other people. Think about your funny friends. How do they get humor into the conversation? What kinds of jokes do they make? Check out stand-up comedians (单口相声演员) or watch videos on the Internet. Focus on their performances, the topics, and how they turn the everyday things into something humorous. However, don’t just copy their humor. Instead, determine what it is you like about their humor that you can add to your own. True humor is sincere and reflects your personality.‎ To have a sense of humor, you also need to learn to joke. For example, to bring some humor to social functions, you need to learn a few basic jokes. You can also look for humorous pictures, and witty (风趣的) statements to share with others. People tend to laugh at jokes that deal with their situations, or their beliefs. So you can make a light joke about the weather or the city you live in to break the ice. If you’re in the same business, make a joke about that profession. However, whether you’re telling jokes or laughing at jokes, you should be careful not to offend ( 冒犯) anyone or hurt others’ feelings.‎ More importantly, to develop a sense of humor, you have to look on the bright side of life. To achieve this, focus on laughing more every day, even laughing at yourself. Enjoy small things, find humor in everyday situations, and find humor in misfortunes. Anyway, smile as often as you can. Try making others laugh, too. When you find yourself in a tense situation, step back and laugh. It might save you from stress and heartache. Forget criticisms and judgments. Instead, let those troublesome things roll off your back as you have a sense of humor about them.‎ Have a sense of humor Benefits ‎●A sense of humor can contribute to easier and happier (71) _____, the improved health as well as a positive attitude.‎ ‎●It makes you feel less stressed and (72) _____.‎ ‎●It can increase your skills of handling difficult situations.‎ ‎(73) _____ between being humorous ‎●Being funny refers to the (74) _____ to express humor.‎ ‎●Having a sense of humor means not taking everything so seriously.‎ ‎●A person who is funny doesn’t (75) _____ have a sense of humor.‎ and being funny Tips Being a good observer ‎●Try to learn from humorous people around you.‎ ‎●Watch stand-up comedians and (76) _____ videos.‎ ‎●Don’t (77) _____ others’humor, but accept the part that is in agreement with your personality.‎ Learning to joke ‎●Master some basic jokes.‎ ‎●Find humor in humorous pictures and witty statements to (78) _____ with others.‎ ‎●Stay away from offensive jokes.‎ Thinking positively about life ‎●Find humor in everyday situations, even in misfortunes.‎ ‎●Often (79) _____ and try to make others laugh.‎ ‎●Try to step back and laugh when in a tense situation.‎ ‎●(80) _____ criticisms and judgments from others.‎ 参考答案(一)‎ ‎1-5 BCBCA 6-10 ABACC ‎11-15 ABACB 16-20 BBACA ‎21-25 BDDBC 26-30 ADABC ‎31-35 ACCBD 36-40 CABDD ‎41-45 CCBDB 46-50 ADBCA ‎51-55 BDABC 56-60 ABDAC ‎61-65 BCBDC 66-70 ACDDA ‎71. communication 72. anxious ‎73. Differences 74. ability ‎75. necessarily 76. online ‎77. copy 78. share ‎79. smile 80. Forget / Ignore