高一第二学期期中英语试卷及答案

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　　On 11th April, Susan Boyle appeared on the Britain’s Got Talent TV show. At first, her “very old-fashioned” look made everyone smile. Then, when she said that her dream was to become a musical theatre singer like Elaine Paige, smiles became laughter. Everyone had already judged her. To everyone in the audience ,she was another simple-minded loser who thinks she can sing.

　　As everyone was getting ready for the jury (评委会)to tell her, “Thank you and goodbye! Next, please”, the magic started. She performed “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical Les Miserables. Her singing was totally unexpected. The audience was silent. Gobsmacked. The jury was completely charmed by her voice. Susan really amazed everyone: the jury, the public and the viewers at home. Susan, who nobody would have dared interrupt, was on top of the world!

　　She became globally popular with 10.5 million viewers on the night and more than 30 million people worldwide watching her performance online. She became the headlines of almost all the press in the world. At the end of her performance, Amanda Holden, a jury member, told her, “I honestly think that we were all being very doubtful and I think that’s the biggest wakeup call ever. And I just want to say that it was a complete privilege (特权)listening to that!” Despite having only progressed through the first round of the TV competition so far, some music experts were now talking of record deals and how she could get straight to number one in America, how she could also soon appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show in the US.

　　So what should one conclude from this story? Well, maybe next time we meet someone with a “funny look ” or “funny ways”, someone who people say is dull or unattractive, let’s not judge them by how they look, and give them a chance instead! Who knows what we could discover behind a “funny look ” or “funny ways” –a best friend, a partner, or a talent?

　　66.According to Paragraph 1, at first the audience__________.

　　A. were impressed by Susan’s courage B. found Susan a humorous woman

　　C. looked down upon Susan D. thought highly of Susan

　　67. The underlined word “Gobsmacked ” in Paragraph 2 could be replaced by _____________.

　　A. Satisfied B. Disappointed . C. Delighted D. Shocked

　　68. What can you learn from the underlined parts in Paragraph 3 according to the passage?

　　A. Only the jury has privilege to listen to Susan Boyle.

　　B. The jury didn’t want to get the privilege to listen to Susan.

　　C. Susan sang so well that the jury felt sorry for what they had done.

　　D. The jury is doubtful of Susan’s singing ability all the time.

　　69. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Susan __________

　　A. became an international star overnight B. failed in the second round of the competition

　　C. has become one of the top singers in the US D. has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show

　　70. In the passage, the author intends to tell us that _____________.

　　A. everyone has the right to choose how they live B. one should not judge people by appearance

　　C. chance only favors those who are prepared D. everyone will succeed as long as they work hard

　　第二节：信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

　　请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

　　首先，请阅读下列有关电器的介绍：

　　[A] This 1000-wat electric boiler rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water for coffee, tea and more. It provides a rapid and quiet heating process, making it ideal for the office, home or students’ bedroom, and unit’s easy-open lid is designed with a security lock to prevent spilling.

　　[B] This 12-inch everyday pan is made of aluminum, allowing for quick heat giving. The stainless-steel handles are comfortable to grasp, plus they decrease heat moving so handles stay cool on the stovetop. The included lid is ideal for moist-heat cooking. It cooks fast and is easy to clean and can cook everything with little oil or no oil.

　　[C] This lightweight carpet(地毯) cleaner comes with a display of convenient features. It gets under furniture and in hard-to-reach areas, and it is removable for easy clean-up. It provides heavy-duty cleaning for the worst type dirt, like high-traffic areas and pet stains, and dirty water and clean water always remain separate. It is ideal for carpeted stairs.

　　[D] This electric pressure washer is an ideal choice for home and auto cleaning projects. It features an instant stop or start function. It also includes an adjustable pressure nozzle(喷嘴), so you can adjust pressure from 100 PSI to 1300 PSI, and owns effective cleaning power.

　　[E] This solar light turns on automatically at dark and off at dawn. Show off garden accessories like fountains or light a path through your yard with a solar light that needs neither electricity nor maintenance. Solar lighting saves money and energy by gathering power from the sun.

　　[F] Keep the air in the home, office, or workplace circulating with this high-performance fan. It features a design for fast, focused cooling and effective air circulation. It also comes equipped with a three-speed motor and a specially-designed blade, which provides different power. Thoughtfully designed, the fan can also be wall mounted to help save floor space.

　　阅读以下消费者的信息，然后匹配他们拟要购买的电器。

　　71. Final examination is coming near and it is getting hotter and hotter. Jojo studies hard at her desk, often wet through with sweat. Now what she most wants to get is some kind of instrument that can cool her while she is doing her lessons at the desk so she can have a better learning result.

　　72. It is only a few days before Christmas Day. Fan and his family are to give their house a thorough cleaning. As his father has some trouble with his health, Fan volunteers to take the task of cleaning the walls. In order to do a better job, he is eager to find an ideal instrument to match his aim.

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