[英语]江西省丰城中学2015-2016学年高二下学期第一次月考试卷

Murry Koob, a biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, notes that there are over 50,000 fish-bearing waters in this province. “We have a lot of opportunities for ice fishing here, especially when most lakes are covered with ice for almost half of the year.”

It is estimated that one third of those who fish during the summer also fish in the winter. Koob says that a minimum amount of equipment is required for ice fishing.” In reality, all you need is something to cut a hole in the ice and a line with a hook on it. Warm clothes are obviously needed, too.”

Ice fishing can start as soon as the ice is thick enough to support a person walking on it: about 10cm thick. When it reaches 30cm, it will support a truck. Koob warns that ice thickness can vary greatly, so it should be tested as you cross it. He suggests that anyone fishing on the ice carry emergency equipment, such as a throw rope, in case you break through the ice. “you should always fish with a companion and let people know where you will be fishing.

Carrying a cellphone with you is also a good idea. As noted, the equipment for ice fishing an be simple and inexpensive----or it can be costly. “I’ve seen people fishing with a home-made chisel (凿子) and a spool of line. But you can also spend hundreds of dollars or more on underwater cameras and portable tent-like shelters or a wooden shack. It all depends on how much you want to spend,” said Koob.

Often, the hardest part about ice fishing is getting out on the lake and cutting a hole through the ice.

25. The underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to ____________.

A. ice B. ice thickness C. rope D. Ice fishing. 26. If you like to go ice fishing, _____________.

A. you should have many pieces of equipment B. you should stay on the ice for a long time C. you should be dressed in better clothes D. you should make sure of your safety

27. The throw rope suggested in the passage means that _____________.

A. more fish can be taken home with it B. it can meet the need of emergency C. a hole in the ice can be broken easily

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D. It can be used to break through the ice.

28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Go fishing with a companion is necessary. B. An underwater camera is also a good idea.

C. The ice reaching 30cm thick is the bottom line to fish. D. You can take a tent-like shelter with you.

C

Teen star Xu Shilin made Chinese sports history on Tuesday when she officially moved on the top of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world junior rankings for girls' aged 18-and-under at last week's Osaka Mayor's Cup in Japan.

\am very proud to become the first Chinese player to earn the number one world junior ranking,\2014 season is not over yet, so I need to stay focused and continue to play like I did in Japan. Osaka was a really incredible week as I played my style of tennis, keeping the points short and always being aggressive.\

Xu lives and trains in Shenzhen with her father and coach Xu Yang. Xu has three more tournaments (比赛) to finish the 2014 tennis season. Xu will attempt to defend her Asian titles in singles and doubles in Korea during November 10-16, and then finish the season during the first two weeks of December playing two world-class events – Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl -- in Florida, USA.

As a junior player, Xu was limited to playing 12 professional tournaments in 2014 but has still managed to climb to number 414 in the latest WTA world rankings, one of the highest rankings for a junior player.

Returning to Florida will be familiar playing conditions for Xu, who lived in the US state with her family while training full-time at various tennis academies during ages 8 to 13, before returning to China in 2012. Remaining outside of the state-supported sports training system, Xu's father Xu Yang has been her full-time coach since putting a racquet (球拍) in her hand at age three.

29. Judging from the second paragraph, we know ________. A. Xu Shilin must have been relaxed when playing in Osaka

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B. Xu Shilin can have a complete relaxation after return from Osaka C. Xu Shilin will be fully prepared for the coming competition D. Xu Shilin has build her confidence after the competition in Osaka 30. Xu Shilin’s last world-class event this year will be held in ________. A. Shenzhen B. Osaka C. Korea D. Florida

31. Returning to Florida will be familiar playing conditions for Xu Shilin, because________. A. She was born and brought up there B. She started to receive full-time training there C. She rose to fame in this condition

D. She was familiar with the living conditions

32. What might be the best title for the passage?

A. China’s Xu Shilin becomes World’s No.1 junior tennis player. B. The International Tennis Federation saw Xu Shilin’s growth. C. China’s Xu Shilin and her coach.

D. China’s Xu Shilin, a great tennis player.

D

How do humans learn? They go to school, of course! School is for more than learning ABCs and 123s. Kids have been going to school for thousands of years, but what they learned depended on when and where they lived. Sparta, Greece, 320BC

Sparta has only one kind of school, the Agoge. Sparta boys started school at about age seven. They learned many things: reading, writing, arithmetic, poetry, dance, music, and public speaking. They also got some tough training designed to make them strong, disciplined soldiers. Florence, Italy, 1450AD

Florentines realized that if they taught good math skills to kids, the kids would grow up to be better at their jobs. In the 1400s, Florence had schools called Abbaco School, where boys learned finger reckoning, a kind of math sign language. They studied multiplication, money, weights and measures. After finishing Abbaco School at 12 or 13 years old, many students started working at banks or as merchants right away. Paris, France, 1600AD

For many centuries, teenagers have been workers in training. This meant a young boy must go to live with a master who was very skilled at a certain job. The parents paid the master, and the student ate, slept, and worked at the master’s workshop. Most teenagers started at about 11 or 12

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years of age. How long they lived and worked with a master depended on the trade they were learning, most of which lasted seven to eight years. England, 1850AD

In 19th-century England, parents who could afford it sent their sons to private boarding schools. Boarding school students learned little that would help them at work. Instead they learned Latin, Greek, ancient history, and geography. Parents believed that these studies would make their sons better people. Boys might study French, fencing, music, or dance, but no math and science. Students interested in them should pay extra for a lecturer who visited the school once every year or two.

33. Which school offered students the military training? A. The Agoge. C. Master’s workshop.

34. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A. All of the four kinds of education system were open only to boys. B. Many Florence kids began to work at banks at 12 or 13 years old. C. Teenagers in Paris must work for the master to pay for their fees. D. What kids learning in private boarding schools was useless for work. 35. Maths is paid special attention in __________. A. Sparta, Greece, 320BC C. Paris, France, 1600AD

B. Florence, Italy, 1450AD D. England, 1850AD B. Abbaco Schools. D. Private boarding schools.

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There’s a lot to consider when planing your trip and even more if you are planning a trip for your family. Here are some things to consider for your next fishing trip.

36 While some people love trout (鲑鱼), others might be bass (鲈鱼) fishermen. Since bass are found in warm waters and trout in cold waters, someone might be disappointed if you did not consider the type of fish before picking a location.

37 Don’t worry though; there are plenty of places to go no matter which type of fish you are hunting for!

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