英语练习11 (2)

Many kids think that class and learning is boring. It is especially 1 for teachers 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

The broken English used by a Chinese journalist aroused attention of the public on English to try to make learning fun. There are certain 2 that you also would assume kids would learning in China. Actually, “Chinglish” 16 (contribute) 5% to 20% of newly added English

3 find interesting. One of them is first aid. Many kids probably think first aid lesson is 4 . But first aid is an important skill for anyone to learn, including children. So how can a teacher make learning about first aid interesting?

One way to do so is to get the children 5 . Have them compete to bandage or care for one of their friends. Tell the children that their friend has cuts all over his body and that he needs to be 6 for. This can create a very fun situation where one child is covered in bandages.

Set up a 7 where the children find one of their friends unconscious. Have one child play the unconscious friend. Have the children call 911 on a play phone and 8 to see if there is a heart rate or breathing. See how quickly they can do all of the necessary tasks and 9 them to other groups of children. Make the whole day into a competition with some sort of 10 for the child or group of children that do the best.

Another way to make first aid training 11 is to have the kids tell stories about scary times when they thought someone needed first aid. This is a good 12 because with the children’s new learning they can figure out how best to help the person in their story. These sorts of 13 will make first aid learning time fun and exciting. The kids will remember the day when you taught them first aid with fondness, 14 that they will remember what you taught them. Who knows, maybe by making first aid fun you could help to 15 a life. 1. A. difficult B. disappointing C. strange D. worrying 2. A. games

B. words

C. ideas D. subjects 3. A. always

B. never

C. often

D. sometimes 4. A. prepared B. different C. boring D. private 5. A. educated B. trained C. focused D. involved 6. A. cared B. blamed C. thanked D. called 7. A. business B. connection C. situation D. system 8. A. fail

B. check C. wait D. stop

9. A. compare

B. introduce C. expose

D. relate 10. A. protection B. permission C. guide

D. reward 11. A. organized B. simple C. formal D. fun 12. A. time

B. activity C. lesson

D. answer 13. A. questions B. stories C. jokes

D. articles 14. A. believing

B. suggesting C. meaning

D. providing

15. A. save B. follow C. lead D. build

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words since 1994. The Chinglish expression “long time no see” has become 17 standard English phrase. There is even a “Save Chinglish” group on the Facebook website, 18 has attracted over 8,000 members and lists more than 2,500 examples of Chinglish. The phrase “good good study, day day up” 19 (invent) by the Chinese has become a famous Chinglish sentence. 20 Chinese people said in a humor manner that hearing Chinglish is like receiving an electric shock, native English speakers launched a campaign to save Chinglish. In the eyes of these foreigners, Chinglish is the 21 (wonder) result of an English dictionary mixing with Chinese grammar. However, there are fears __22____ Chinglish could be killed off because some people are worried that Chinglish may embarrass foreign visitors. As for attitudes 23 Chinglish, some foreigners do not think that Chinglish makes serious mistakes. In their eyes, a language will be absolutely affected by its users whether or not ____24____ native speakers approve. Although rigid translation confuses foreigners who have just arrived in China, for foreigners familiar with the Chinese culture, 25 is an interesting phenomenon caused by cultural differences. 阅读

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In October 2010, I left my hometown and family in Virginia and moved to Iowa so I could be coached by Liang Chow. I'd been dreaming of an Olympic gold medal since I was eight — but gradually, that dream seemed like a million miles away.

On January 2, 2012, while Mom was visiting me in Iowa, I told her, “I don't like gymnastics anymore. I want to try dancing, or become a singer. I can get a job in Virginia. I just want to come home.”

Mom's eyes narrowed and her expression turned to stone. “You're breaking my heart, Brie,” she said. “You've been doing gymnastics for ten years, and now you want to quit? Have you lost your mind?”

I hadn't lost my mind, but I had lost my fire. It's an entirely different thing to push toward that dream when you feel alone.

“I'm not trying to break your heart, Mom,” I said. “I just don't want to do it anymore.” “I know you miss home. But you've signed a contract that says you will represent your country to the best of your ability. You've got a responsibility to your teammates. And now you just want to walk away? I will not let you be dishonorable. If you don't like gymnastics, then at the very least, you will finish the season.”

The next afternoon as I dragged myself into Chow's gym, I thought of the efforts Mom had made in order to pay for my training. I thought of my two sisters: Arielle, who gave up ballroom dancing, and Joyelle, who stopped ice skating so that our single mom could afford to keep me in gymnastics.

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For now, here's what you need to know: Exactly 210 days before I ever attempted my first vault (跳跃) in the London Summer Olympics, my leap of faith came this close to ending in a crash of disaster.

26. The author wanted to give up gymnastics because _____. A. she thought she loved music more B. she was overcome with homesickness C. an Olympic gold was beyond her reach D. the training for the Olympics was too hard

27. How did the author's mother feel on hearing her words? A. Heart-broken.

B. Sympathetic. C. Helpless.

D. Calm.

28. We can infer from the passage that the author _____.

A. was born into an athletic family B. realized her Olympic dream C. changed her mind in the end D. had a bad childhood 29. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. A dream come true B. My leap of faith C. My mother D. A quitter 30. Who will be interested in the passage?

A. A medical student who will graduate from university. B. A healthcare professional who will give a lecture on cancer. C. A marketing professional who is looking for customers. D. A gymnastic player who wants to give up competition.

B

People are being lured (引诱) onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they’re paying for it by giving up large amounts of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they’re paying for Facebook because people don’t really know what their personal data is worth.

The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook—you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认) to be shared with everyone on the Internet.

According to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don’t share information, they have a “less satisfying experience”.

Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Its original business model, which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the page, totally failed. Who wants to look at ads when they’re online connecting with their friends?

The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April,

Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites. “I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits.

I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy is only the beginning, which is why I’m considering deactivating(撤销) my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I’m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don’t know. That’s too high a price to pay.

31. What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph? A. It is a website that sends messages to targeted users. B. It makes money by putting on advertisements. C. It profits by selling its users’ personal data. D. It provides loads of information to its users. 32. What does the author say about most Facebook users? A. They are reluctant to give up their personal information. B. They don’t know their personal data enriches Facebook. C. They don’t identify themselves when using the website. D. They care very little about their personal information.

33. Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage? A. To provide better service to its users. B. To follow the Federal guidelines. C. To improve its users’ connectivity. D. To expand its scope of business.

34. What does Senator Charles Schumer advocate? A. Setting guidelines for advertising on websites. B. Banning the sharing of users’ personal information. C. Formulating regulations for social-networking sites. D. Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

35. Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account? A. He is dissatisfied with its current service. B. He finds many of its users untrustworthy. C. He doesn’t want his personal data abused.

D. He is upset by its frequent rule changes.

高二下英语练习12 36-40: ABBDC 41-45: ACDBC 46-50 CBFDA

1、with—on 2、 3、have—has 4、healthy—health 5、which—what

6、paid （加a）visit 7、her--his 8、step—stepped 9、picture—pictures 10、many--much

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C

The ancient Egyptians appeared to be among the first early civilizations to learn how to grow roses. In 1888, at Hawara in the El Faiyum area of Egypt, two-thousand-year-old roses were found in ancient tombs. The discovery suggested roses were an important part of the complex burial ceremony which took place when an important person died. The roses found in the tombs are thought by modern experts to be the oldest preserved flowers ever found in the world. They must have been cut and dried before flowering so that they would remain undamaged. Over the centuries, the roses had shrunk and became tight balls, but on careful examination it was discovered that the petals (花瓣) themselves were hardly damaged.

Egypt’s skill in mass-cultivation（大面积栽培）of roses in early times led to the flowers becoming an important export product. At the height of the Roman Empire, Egypt exported large quantities of roses to the Roman courts. Wealthy Romans loved the beautiful colors and sweet smells of roses. So the Romans attempted to grow their own roses and they eventually mastered the art of mass cultivation. Egypt then decided to concentrate on growing grain instead of roses, so grain soon took over as the number-one agricultural product of Egypt.

Roses were appreciated in other early civilizations too, including Greece and Persia. They are a decorative feature on coins, sculpture, and vases dating back thousands of years. There is also evidence that roses were highly valued by the Chinese who believed that the flowers could be used to help treat a wide range of illnesses, from toothache to skin and chest diseases.

In the modern world, the rose has not lost its popularity as the “Queen of Flowers” — the name given to it by the Greek poetess Sappho. Even today more roses are sold than any other flower. Modern techniques have enabled people to create ever more beautiful roses. Transportation by air makes it possible to grow roses in countries with favorable climates and sell them within twenty-four hours in profitable markets all over the world. Tons of roses are transported this way every week. Roses from Ecuador, a country in northern South America, can be bought in Holland, even though that country itself has a huge rose-growing business.

36. The roses discovered at Hawara in 1888 were ______.

A. buried about four thousand years ago B. cut after they flowered C. used to keep the dead body fresh D. finely preserved

37. Grain replaced roses to become the number-one agricultural product of Egypt because ___ A. the Egyptians showed less interest in roses B. the competition in rose export became fierce C. the Romans could grow roses for themselves D. grain was in great demand in the world market 38. Paragraph 3 is developed mainly _____. A. by cause and effect B. by order in space C. by order in time D. by examples

39. With the example of roses from Ecuador, the author shows ______. A. modern techniques help the cultivation of roses B. air transport helps the rose trade worldwide C. roses grown in Ecuador are world-famous D. roses are sold more than any other flower 40. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Queen of flowers B. History of growing roses C. Big archeological discovery D. Rose trade around the world

D

Australian cities can keep their native wildlife — but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl (无计划的扩展). That’s the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland.

“While urban development usually reduces the number of birds in a city, building more compact (紧凑的) cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly,” says lead author Jessica Sushinsky. “Compact housing development leaves birds’ homes untouched, leading to fewer losses of birds.”

The researchers surveyed native and wild birds in Brisbane’s urban areas, including living and industrial areas, public parks and gardens, major roadways and airports. They then used statistical modeling to find out what will happen to the birds as the city grows. The first setting was compact growth — where multiple homes are built on land that previously had only one house. The second setting was sprawling growth — a familiar pattern where homes are built here and there beyond the city’s current boundaries.

The team’s forecasts showed that a much greater diversity of species was lost over 20 years in the sprawling setting compared to the more compact setting. “Urban sprawl resulted in the disappearance of many urban-sensitive birds — birds that only live in areas where there is native vegetation (植被), such as parklands and woodlands,” Ms Sushinsky says.

“On the other hand, we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas.”

Now the Queensland Government has adopted the more compact urban growth strategy, which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australia’s native birds. These birds are environmental specialists — they need a particular environment to do well. “While compact development means smaller backyards, it can also make our entire cities more biodiverse,” according to Dr Fuller. “The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development.”

This is the first time science has modeled the effects of different urban growth strategies on birds, the researchers say. “Statistical models like these are important because they help us to understand the ecological consequences of a particular decision,” says Dr Fuller.

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41. The study deals with the relationship between ______. A. city development and birds B. the environment and birds C. humans and wildlife D. climate and wildlife 42. Why is compact urban growth better than the sprawling strategy?

A. It makes the cities more beautiful. B. It gives people larger backyards. C. It is money-saving. D. It is bird-friendly.

43. Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Government’s action ______. A. is really brave B. is worth praising

C. has an uncertain future D. should be performed nationwide 44. What can we learn about the study from the passage? A. It is based on the statistics in the past. B. It is strongly against urban development. C. It criticizes the city environment in Brisbane. D. It suggests leaving more green spaces for birds. 45. Where does the passage probably come from?

A. A news report. B. A travel guide. C. A health magazine. D. A history book. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store. ___71___ I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you. ”

At first I was paid in candy. ___72___ I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. My father helped me set up a bank account. ___73___

By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that the promoted me to selling cosmetics (化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup (化妆) ideas. ___74___

The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t’need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. ___75___ Expect they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed. A. Later I received 50 cents an hour.

B. Before long, she let me sir there by myself. C. I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.

D. Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers. E. My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility. F. Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.

G. Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.

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My grandfather and I enjoy fishing.

One Sunday morning we go fishing at a lake. We took ours fishing poles and headed for the lake. As soon as we arrived, so we dropped the lines into the water. Before waiting for about half an hour, I was beginning to get impatiently. I wanted to give up, and my grandfather told me to wait a little longer. Finally, there were a sudden pull at the pole and fish was caught. Within the next few minute, my grandfather also caught a fish.

Felt hungry, we built a fire by the lake and barbecued the fish. It was delicious. 假定你是李华,从互联网(the Internet)上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore)举办夏令营,欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。 内容主要包括:1.自我介绍(包括英语能力);

2.参加意图(介绍中国、了解其他国家); 3.希望获准。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Sir or Madam,

Regards, Li Hua

高二下英语练习13 1-5 ADBCD 6-10 ACBAD 11-15 DBBCA

16. has contributed 17. a 18. which 19. invented 20. When / As 21. wonderful 22. that 23. towards / to 24. its 25. it 26-30 BACBD 31-35 CBACC

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高二下英语练习13 1-5 ADBCD 6-10 ACBAD 11-15 DBBCA

16. has contributed 17. a 18. which 19. invented 20. When / As 21. wonderful 22. that 23. towards / to 24. its 25. it 26-30 BACBD 31-35 CB ACC

高二下英语练习13 36-40 DCDBA 41-45 ADBDA 46-50 BAGCD

改错 1、go—went 2、ours--our 3、 4、Before—After 5、impatiently—impatient 6、and—but 7、were—was 8、and (加a) fish 9、minute—minutes 10、Felt--Feeling

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Li Hua, a middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp that you have posted on the Internet and I am interested in it. I know that you welcome students from different countries and I’d like to take part in it. I’ve been learning English for 10 years, and I speak fluent English. What is more, I’ll be able to tell students from other countries about China and learn about their countries as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp. Looking forward to your reply!

Regards, Li Hua

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