江苏省扬州中学2012-2013学年高二年级第一学期开学考试英语试题

37. A. chose B. agreed C. meant D. hoped 38. A. continued B. settled C. changed D. started 39. A. saying B. plan C.belief D. idea 40. A. right B. ability C. chance D.patience 41. A. looking B. going C. cheering D. applying 42. A. point B. rest C. half D. basis 43. A. attending B. preparing C. enjoying D. watching 44. A. worse B. later C. less D. further 45. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused 46. A. Interestingly B. Obviously C. Fortunately D. hopefully 47. A. try B. act C. rely D. focus 48. A. want B. do C. know D. support 49. A. steps B. rules C. orders D. games 50. A. part B. roles C. mind D. value 51. A. movement B. operation C. process D. situation 52. A. improved B. expressed C. preserved D. recognized 53. A. dreaming B. playing C. hiding D. relaxing 54. A. to B. for C. with D. by 55. A. lucky B. happy C. satisfied D. sure

第三部分：阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

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The city of X is internationally known for sports, catering for the needs of both professional and amateur sportspeople as well as those that seek to maintain an active lifestyle. The city promotes well-being by offering its citizens lots of opportunities for sports, both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.

Sports clubs in X organize activities in a wide arrangement of sports. The most popular are ice hockey and football, and the list covers well over one hundred other sports.

X’s large green areas including the Central Park and the sea offer ample opportunities for physical activity: walking, running, jogging, hiking, bicycling, roller skating, swimming, boating and fishing. The city claims 50,000 amateur fishermen, more than any other capital city in Europe.

The city organizes a number of community sports activities and maintains a variety and lots of sports facilities. These facilities include more than 200 km of tracks for walking, jogging and running, close to 200 km of ski tracks in winter, some 30 indoor sports halls, some 10 indoor ice rinks and 80 outdoor ice rinks, 14 indoor swimming halls and 2 outdoor pools in summer, close to 30 beaches, and 12,000 boat berths (泊位).

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Ice Park is a downtown winter-time skating rink on Railway Square, complete with skate rental (出租) and a heated café.

The local people are active bicyclists especially in summer. X’s bicycle path network covers 1,000 kilometers inside the city limits. The city promotes bicycling with many services, including a Journey Planner for Cycling.

One of the unusual sports here is ice swimming, and X even hosts ice swimming world championships. The city maintains some 15 ice swimming sites throughout the city.

Campers find a convenient site inside the city: Rastila Camping is one of the most popular camping sites in this country, located by the seaside and accessible by underground. The Nuuksio National Park offers camping in wilderness just half an hour from the city by car.

The city of X’s sports function is managed by the Sports Department. The department provides and maintains sports facilities and organizes activities. The department also rents facilities for sports, conference rooms and saunas. 56. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe X? A. Active and energetic. B. Beautiful and interesting. C. Great and proud. D. Convenient and modern. 57. We can know from the passage that people in X ________. A. enjoy bicycling around the country B. are fond of different sports C. especially like winter sports D. appreciate a special way of country life 58. X is most probably the city of ________.

A. Toronto B. Sydney C. New York D. Helsinki

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A firm handshake is key to interview success. As any serious job-hunter knows, it helps to dress smartly and smile at that all-important interview. But research has showed that a firm handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressing potential employers. The US research looked at 98 undergraduates taking part in mock (模拟) interviews with businesses. As each undergraduate was graded on their overall performance, five \raters\also marked them on their grasp, strength, duration, vigor and eye contact. Professor Greg Stewart, from the University of Iowa, who led the study, said those who scored highly with the handshake raters were also considered to be the most hirable by the interviewers. Students with \less impressive. The study also found women with a firm handshake were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts. Professor Stewart said: \

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about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview. But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview. We don't consciously remember a person's handshake but it is one of the first non-verbal clues we get about the person's overall personality, and that impression is what we remember.\ Women were less likely to have a highly rated handshake, partly because traditionally they shake hands less than men. But when women did possess a firm handshake, they were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts. Body language experts warn, however, that the firmness needs to be just right, - as an over enthusiastic \crusher\handshake can indicate self-importance, a controlling personality and a lack of trustworthiness. The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and knights to show that they did not intend to harm each other and possessed no hidden weapons.

59. The passage is probably intended for ______. A. job-hunters B. an undergraduate C. employers D. handshake raters 60. From the first paragraph we know that in an interview ______. A. dressing smartly is more important than a firm handshake B. smile has no effect on impressing potential employers C. a firm handshake is more important than dressing smartly, and smile D. dressing smartly, smile and a firm handshake are of the same importance 61. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. The firmer your handshake is the better impression you leave. B. The undergraduates without a firm handshake are thought to be less impressive. C. Generally speaking, women shake hands less with others. D. It's said that the handshake dates back to medieval Europe. 62. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Women with a firm handshake were likely to leave a better impression than men. B. A successful job interview starts with a firm handshake.

C. Dressing, smile and a firm handshake are all important to a successful job interview. D. Job interview success depends on interviewees' body language.

C

February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin. Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball. Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved

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to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun. In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team. During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history. When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.

At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.

But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.

The Associated Press called Lin \most surprising story in the NBA\Knicks fans developed the nickname for him \林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 \

No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread if you haven't already caught \

63. What does the phrases \ A. arose B. disappeared C. grew D. remained

64. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight. B. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players. C. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning. D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA. 65. Which is the right order for Lin's life? a He made an excellent performance on Feb,4. b He was fired by the Golden State Warriors. c He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. d He graduated from Harvard University. e He became famous overnight. A. a, d, c, b, e B. d, b, c, a, a C. d, c, b, a, e D. a, e, d, c, b 66. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

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