英语江苏省如东高级中学20172018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题Word版含答案

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

A man, whose ability to walk was threatened after a car accident in his teens, completed a 200-mile cycle across Baffin Island in the Arctic. It took him eight days to complete the 36 . This man was Ben Rockett, aged 26 and from Taunton, England.

He battled 37 temperatures of minus 27℃ and winds up to 100 knots to raise more than $1,000 for the charity Action for Children. Ben had to cycle in 38 conditions, but was helped with a(n) 39 designed bike. He spent months 40 for the challenge with David Hempleman-Adams, who was the first person to reach the geographic and magnetic North and South Poles.

Ben said, “I’ve always loved to cycle in 41 places and this was an amazing experience. When I first arrived, it was nearly minus 30℃, but the wind was the most 42 thing ---it was extremely strong and made 43 on the bike extremely difficult.” He 44 , “ Any part of the skin that wasn’t covered ran the 45 of getting frostbite(冻疮). I had to cycle with my face covered and I wasn’t able to 46 any clothing for more than a minute at the most. I 47 had to keep changing the distribution of weight on my bike to stop it from 48 into the deep snow!” Despite the great risk involved, he remained optimistic about his surroundings saying, “The 49 was breathtaking and impressive. My 50 part was cycling on top of a river that was frozen 51 , it was so clear that it was like hovering(盘旋) above the ground!”

Ben decided to 52 his Arctic adventure after completing a PhD at the University of Bath, where he studied the _ 53 of long-term foster care placements (寄养安排) on children and carers. It was then that he knew about the 54 of Action for Children, and wanted to 55 money and raise awareness about the charity. 36. 37. 38. 39.

A. evolution A. on A. tough

B. challenge

C. survey

D. connection

B. with

C. against

D. at

D. present D. specially D. searching

B. specific C. actual

A. officially B. recently

B. applying

B. public

C. comfortably

40. A. pushing 41. 42.

C. preparing

C. proper

A. unusual D. unknown

D. tiring

A. surprising B. worrying C. disappointing

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43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

A. sleeping B. standing C. balancing

C. added C. start

D. resting

D. contradicted D. risk

A. advertised A. expense A. remove A. again

B. reported

B. center B. change B. even

C. wear

C. also

D. buy

D. thus

D. sinking

A. bumping B. skiing A. display A. bitter A. shut

B. scenery

C. springing C. flood

D. fantasy

D. abnormal D. solid

B. valuable

C. favourite C. black C. take down

B. mixed

A. take on B. take over D. take in

D. comments

A. regulations B. agreements A. component A. collect

B. work B. save

C. effects

C. arrangement D. authority C. invest

D. distribute

第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

A In animated films, we often have some lovely characters that make us laugh and relax. Look at the following three columns and know some of them. The Penguins Skipper and his fellow penguins were originally just supporting roles in animated film Madagascar (2005). But in 2008 they took leading roles in their own TV series, and in 2014 starred in the film Penguins of Madagascar. The penguins’ wisdom and humor not only appeal to kids, but also serve adult audiences well. So, it’s not surprising that they get their own movie. 6 / 20

Scrat A small and furry squirrel with a long tail from animated movie Ice Age (2002), Scrat played a supporting role but has won the hearts of both children and grown-ups with his persistence(毅力). In the film, his chasing after his prized acorn(橡子) causes an Earth-shattering geological event. Scrat is a big part in the lasting attraction of the movie series Ice Age. Today, Scrat has his own animated mini-movies. Puss in Boots Originally a fairy tale written by French author Charles Perrault, Puss in Boots features a cat that helps his low-born master gain wealth and power through trickery(哄骗). The cat later appeared as a supporting role in Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek 3 (2007) and Shrek 4 (2010). In 2011, he had his own movie titled Puss in Boots. His lovable and funny characteristics easily break the boundaries between different ages of audiences. 56. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Skipper took a leading role in Madagascar (2005). B. Scrat won children’s hearts by playing with his acorn. C. Scrat contributes a lot to the movie series Ice Age. D. Puss in Boots(2011) features a cat helping poor people. 57. What is the similarity among these animated characters? A. They used to play leading roles successfully. B. Only children show great affection for them. C. They won their popularity through trickery. D. All of them have starred in their own movies.

B

What do you do when somebody hurts you? Do you want to hurt that person back, or do you hold it against them for the rest of your life? If you answered “yes” to these questions, know that

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you are like most people. To forgive is something that most people generally have difficulty with.

People don’t forgive readily, because it is easier to hate than to forgive. Some people think to forgive is a sign of weakness, but actually to forgive takes courage and effort.

Forgiveness is a gift from a generous heart. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not based on whether the person deserves it or whether the person has asked for it.

Besides, forgiveness is an act and a process, which often takes time. The deeper your pain, the longer it usually takes to completely forgive. It is an act because it is not just the words you say, but also your actions which show if you’ve truly forgiven someone.

Forgiveness is necessary because it releases you from the burden of bitterness and hate. It takes a lot of energy to hate and to keep that hate in place. Hate puts unnecessary stress on your body. It is a well-known fact, proven by numerous studies, that bitterness and hate can actually make you sick. The moment that affected people forgive and let go of their hate, they will start to get well. Forgiveness brings freedom, whereas revenge (报复) is neither sweet nor satisfying.

I have personal experience of this. I used to be very cynical about life and didn’t forgive easily. At the time, I also struggled in every area of my life. Things just didn’t seem to work out for me. It is as if everything that could go wrong, always went wrong. That was until somebody told me to take a look at my attitude. And when I forgave those who wronged me and changed my attitude, everything else changed. It didn’t happen overnight. It took a while, but I could see and feel the difference.

Are things not working out in your life, despite you doing all the “right” things? Is it possible that you are holding “unforgiveness” in your heart? It is worth thinking about. By Leonard J. Roost

58. Why is it hard for people to forgive? A. Forgiveness means not giving in. B. Forgiveness depends on good behavior. C. Forgiveness needs good will from both sides. D. Forgiveness requires courage and generosity. 59. What can we conclude from the text?

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