第二学期高一英语期中试卷题

　　Using a Kinect developed by Microsoft for use with its Xbox 360 video game player, Zhang scans Wong and turns her image(影像) into, in effect, a virtual model, keeping Wong’s dimensions (尺寸), and even her skin and hair color. “We put the clothes on the shopper’s 3-D body models and show how they look when they are dressed,” Wong said. So far, Wong and Zhang have adapted the software to show dresses and shirts, and they are now working on shorts.

　　Asked if she thought men as well as women might be interested in using their virtual fitting room, Wong said, “I think their wives will care about this, so it will also be important to men.”

　　5. Why is shopping conveniently online for clothes a disadv antage?

　　A. Students may easily get addicted to it.

　　B. It causes shoppers to waste too much money.

　　C. It attracts more online clothing shoppers.

　　D. Clothes bought online may not fit.

　　6. Wong and Zhang got the idea to design a virtual fitting room from ____.

　　A. their shopping experiences B. a program at their university

　　C. some shop-owners’ complaints D. the Xbox 360 video game player

　　7. Which of the following shows the process of using the virtual fitting room?

　　A. scanning -- trying on clothes -- getting images

　　B. trying on clothes -- getting models -- scanning

　　C. trying on clothes -- getting images -- scanning

　　D. scanning -- getting models --trying on clothes

　　8. What did Wong think of her virtual fitting room?

　　A. It is perfectly developed. B. It will have its market share(占有率).

　　C. It is limited to women shoppers. D. It is like a kind of video game player.

　　C

　　My parents moved to Mississippi when my brother and I were small children, and we were separated from our Oklahoma grandparents by some 600 miles. This geographic distance allowed us to only visit our grandparents once a year, either at Christmas or during summer vacation.

　　Most of my classmates lived near their grandparents, and I would routinely hear stories of extended families(大家庭)regularly spending time with one another, fishing at “grandpa’s” house or going over to “grandma’s” for her famous fried chicken. We were disappointed that we did not get to spend more time with our grandparents, but our love for them remained deep and strong.

　　We always expected a road trip to Oklahoma. We would count the days, and when Day I came, the entire family would pile into the car at four o’clock in the morning. Crossing the Mississippi River into Louisiana, the landscapes (风景)changed. Crossing the Red River in Oklahoma, we were in a foreign world.

　　Every trip to see my grandparents can’t be without bringing delight. We jumped out of the car in their driveway to be met with bear hugs. My grandparents wanted to know everything about their grandchildren, and we would sit for hours and tell story after story. Grandma had a meal planned, and you could bet she fixed her grandsons’ favorite foods. Of course the best part of the visit was that we were able to do whatever we wanted without punishment from our grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa always had presents for us, neat scenic trips planned and lovely surprises, such as the time we got to go to a local restaurant and eat the world’s largest hamburger.

　　9. The family don’t visit the grandparents often because _______ __.

　　A. they live far away from each other B. they seldom have a vacation

　　C. they are all busy with their work D. they have a bad attitude to them

　　10. Whenever the author and his brother met their grandparents, they ________.

　　A. shared cooking skills with each other B. found they were in a foreign world

　　C. were all full of great excitement D. seemed not to be familiar with each other

　　11. What can we infer from the author’s story?

　　A. Distance leads to the most beautiful scene.

　　B. Physical separation (实际的分离) hurts the heart deeply.

　　C. Distance can’t break the bond (纽带) of love.

　　D. Family life is filled with love and understanding.

　　D

　　Vacation is a time for refreshment. In work, we are often called to think. Sometimes, it’s good to give our brains a rest. Without a break, we may not be able to perform up to our potential. This can be a problem, not only for the employee, but for the employer as well.

　　“The main benefit of vacation is for the worker to come back energized(有活力的),” says Weaver. “If they haven’t had a break, then they’re not coming back with new energy. They haven’t had a chance to step back and get perspective(远景), and come back with renewed enthusiasm(热情).”

　　Long working hours without a break, insecurity(不安)about one’s job, and other work-related worries can lead to burnout and stress. Humans can usually adapt to pressure, but not for a limitless amount of time.

　　“It is a problem of relating good workers and having them loyal to the firm while they’re there,” says David Maume, PhD, professor of sociology at the University of Cincinnati. He says burnout can also affect employees’ productivity, creativity, and effectiveness.

　　I n addition, high levels of stress are likely to be precursors (前兆) to depression, which can hit both the employer and employee’s pocketbook. Even people who manager to remain productive at work can have problems. If they’re always at work, then they’re not with their family and friends. If they’re working while on vacation, for the time that they’re on the job, they’re not really present.

　　An unbalanced emphasis on work can strain family and social life. When you come up for air, you may see that you’re alone, or that your r elationships have gone on without you.

　　12. The underlined word “there” in the fourth paragraph probably refers to ________.

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