新课标2016年高二英语寒假作业2 WORD版含答案.doc

1、新课标2016年高二英语寒假作业2第卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A A machine that takes sweat-laden clothes and turns the moisture into drinking water is in use in Sweden. The device spins and heats the material to remove the sweat, and then passes the v

2、apor through a special membrane(膜) designed to only let water molecules（分子） get through.Since its Monday launch, its creators say more than 1,000 people have “drunk others sweat in Gothenburg. They add the liquid is cleaner than local tap water.The device was built for the United Nations child-focus

3、ed charity UNICEF to promote a campaign highlighting the fact that 780 million people in the world lack access to clean water.The machine was designed and built by engineer Andreas Hammar, known locally for his appearances on TV tech show Mekatronik. He said the critical part of the sweat machine wa

4、s a new water purification component developed by a company named HVR in collaboration with Swedens Royal Institute of Technology.It uses a technique called membrane distillation(膜蒸馏), he told the BBC.We use a substance thats a bit like Gortex that only lets steam through but keeps bacteria, salts,

5、clothing fibers and other substances out.They have something similar on the International Space Station to treat astronauts urine - but our machine was cheaper to build. Volunteers have been sampling the treated sweat since the start of the week in Gothenburg .“The amount of water it produces depend

6、s on how sweaty the person is - but one persons T-shirt typically produces 10ml , roughly a mouthful.The equipment has been put on show at the Gothia Cup - the worlds largest international youth football tournament. MattiasRonge, chief executive of Stockholm-based advertising agency Deportivo - whic

7、h organized the stunt(惊人的表演) - said the machine had helped raise awareness for UNICEF, but in reality had its limitations.People havent produced as much sweat as we hoped - right now the weather in Gothenburg is lousy, he said.So weve installed exercise bikes alongside the machine and volunteers are

8、 cycling like crazy.Even so, the demand for sweat is greater than the supply. And the machine will never be mass produced - there are better solutions out there such as water purifying pills.24.Which of the following is the disadvantage of the machine?_.A. The water processed by the machine is clean

9、er than local tap water .B. The amount of water the machine produces is too small.C.The machine is cheaper than the similar one on the International Space StationD. The machine can help raise awareness of lacking water in the world .25.What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph ?A. How the machine

10、 works.B. Who developed the machine.C. How the machine was invented.D. Why the machine was invented.26.What does Mattias Ronge think of the machine?_A. The machine can solve the severe water shortage in the world.B. People do not like the water the machine processesC. The machine should be used in r

11、ather hot areas in summer.D. The machine is not worth popularizing. B As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will b

12、e filled with almost three times as many clothes as yon need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seekin

13、g material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long-hours work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and

14、 downshifting is one of them.Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year. One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every

15、 day from their large house in the suburbs , leaving their two children with a nanny (保姆). Most evenings Daniel wouldnt get home until eight or nine oclock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was

16、 passing them by.Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. I always wanted to have a farm hen, says Daniel, and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. Its taken some getting used to, but its been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs an

17、d we no longer have any holidays. However, I think its made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.Liz, however, is not quite sure. I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. Im not really a country girl, but I suppose Im gradually getting used to looki

18、ng after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.74. What do the first two paragraphs tell us?A. People seldom work long hours to make money.B

19、. People hardly buy more things than necessary.C. People are sure everything they own is in the right place.D. People realize there is more to life than just making money.75. When Daniel was a reporter he _.A. lived in central London B. disliked his jobC. missed his children D. was well paid76. What

20、 does the underlined it in the last paragraph refer to?A. Child-caring. B. Lizs advice. C. Downshifting. D. Lizs job.77. The underlined word downshifting in the second paragraph means _.A. repairing your car by yourself B. spending money carefullyC. moving out to the countryside to live a simpler an

21、d better lifeD. living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week.C The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writing Gone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the M

22、argaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story and learn more about her life.Our first stop at the Margaret Mitchell House is an exhibit area telling about the writers life. She was born in Atlanta in 1900. She started writing stories when she

23、 was a child. She started working as a reporter for the Atlanta Journal newspaper in 1922. One photograph of Ms. Mitchell, called Peggy, shows her talking to a group of young college boys. She was only about one and a half meters tall. The young men tower over her, but she seems very happy and sure

24、of herself. The tour guide explains: “Now in this picture Peggy is interviewing some boys from Georgia Tech, asking them such questions as Would you really marry a woman who works? And today itd be Would you marry one who doesnt? ”The Margaret Mitchell House is a building that once contained several

25、 apartments. Now we enter the first floor apartment where Ms. Mitchell lived with her husband, John Marsh. They made fun of the small apartment by calling it “The Dump”.Around 1926, Margaret Mitchell had stopped working as a reporter and was at home healing after an injury. Her husband brought her b

26、ooks to read from the library. She read so many books that he bought her a typewriter and said it was time for her to write her own book. Our guide says Gone with the Wind became a huge success. Margaret Mitchell received the Pulitzer Prize for the book. In 1939 the film version was released. It won

27、 ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture.27. The book Gone with the Wind was _.A. first published on a newspaper B. awarded ten Academy AwardsC. written in “The Dump” D. adapted from a movie28. The underlined phrase “tower over” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_.A. be very pleased with B.

28、show great respect forC. be much taller than D. show little interest in29. Why did Ms. Mitchell stop working as a reporter according to the passage?A. Because she was rich enough. B. Because she was injured then.C. Because her husband didnt like it. D. Because she wanted to write books.30. Which is

29、the best title for the passage?A. Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.B. Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer.C. An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.D. A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.D Many Chinese people are confused with the two nations: one is known for its cheese and watches; the

30、 other for IKEA and Volvo.The problem largely stems from the fact that both nations names are written similarly in Mandarin-Ruidian(Sweden) and Ruishi (Switzerland)-which begin with the same symbol, according to the Swedish Consul General Victoria Liu in China.In an effort to put an end to the mix-u

31、p, the Swedish and Swiss governments have launched a competition on a website, asking Chinese people to come up with funny ways to help differentiate the two countries. Submissions can be accepted as a blog post, cartoon, photo, short film or in any other format.The winner with the best submission w

32、ill receive a 12-day trip to Sweden and Switzerland and will be expected to report back on his/her impressions of both countries following the trip, the website states. Entries will be accepted until November 20.The organizers have also devised a humorous campaign logo with objects and people associ

33、ated with Sweden and Switzerland on separate maps of each country. Swedens map features meatballs, a Viking, as well as two male cartoon figures with a heart between them symbolizing gay marriage, which remains illegal in Switzerland. Switzerlands map features cheese, the Alps and a picture of Roger

34、 Federer.China may not be the only country struggling to tell Sweden and Switzerland apart. Residents of Spanish-speaking countries also fall victim to the confusion as Sweden is spelt “Suecia” in Spanish while Switzerland is called “Suiza”.Sweden and Switzerland arent the only places that have caus

35、ed confusion among people. Last month, , a British holidaymaker hoped to explore the architecture of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, but instead mistakenly caught a flight across the Atlantic to the tropical Caribbean island of Grenada following a confusing booking blunder. Earlier this summe

36、r, two US holidaymakers were flown to the wrong continent after an airline confused two airport codes.63.What can we learn about the competition launched by the two governments? A. The winner of the competition will receive a 24-day trip altogether to both of the countries. B. The winner will report

37、 his/her impressions on the two countries in his/her submission.C. T he competition is held among all people around the world.D. The competition is held in order to stop peoples confusion about the two countries.64.Why does the author mention the British holidaymaker? A. To show us many people are c

38、onfused by Sweden and Switzerland. B. To prove airports make mistakes about peoples places too. C. To explain Spanish-speaking people make mistakes too.D. To prove many people are confused about some places.65.In which part of a newspaper could you probably find the passage? A. Tourism B. News revie

39、w C. Business D. Culture66.What does the underlined word “devised” mean? A. Compared. B. Collected. C. Invented. D. Installed第二节 （七选五 共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 11 S

40、econd, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 12 Wh

41、enever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 13 The following methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your

42、 notes in your own words. 14 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 15 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There a

43、re three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G.

44、First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。In a class I teach adults, I recently did something unpardonable (不可饶恕的) I gave the class

45、homework! The 41 was to go to someone you love within the next week and tell them you love them. It has to be someone you have never said those words to before or at least havent 42 those words with for a long time. Now that doesnt sound like a very 43 assignment until you realize that most of the m

46、en were over 35 and were 44 in the generation of men that were taught that 45 emotion is not macho (阳刚的). Showing feelings or crying was just not done. So this was a very 46 assignment for them. At the beginning of our next class, I asked if someone wanted to share 47 happened when they told someone

47、 the loved them I 48 expected one of the women to 49 , as was usually the case, but on this evening one of the men raised his hand first. He appeared quite 50 and a bit shaken.As he 51 out of his chair (all 6feet and 2 inches of him), he began by saying, Dennis, I was quite 52 with you last week whe

48、n you gave us this assignment. I didnt feel that I had 53 to say those words to .But as I began driving home, my 54 started talking to me It was telling me that I knew 55 who I needed to say I love you too.You see, five years ago, my father and I had a severe 56 and really never solve it since that

49、time. We 57 seeing each other 58 we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings. 59 even then, we hardly spoke to each other.So last Tuesday by the time I got home, I had 60 myself was going to tell my father I love him.41. A1esson Bproject C. assignment D. activity42A. shared Bexplain

50、ed Creminded Dimagined43Aeasy Bserious Ccurious Ddifficult44Acarried Braised C. encouraged Dtaught45Avaluing Bexchanging Cexpressing D. getting46Aboring Bamazing Cinteresting D. demanding47Awhat B. that C. which D. as48Afreely Bfully Cslowly Daimlessly49. Aattempt B organize Cvolunteer Dmanage50Aafr

51、aid Bmoved C confused Ddelighted51Ajumped Bstepped Cunfolded Dwalked52Asatisfied Bpleased Cfamiliar Dangry53Aanyone B. someone C. anything D. something54Ahear Bsenses Cpatience D honors55Anaturally Bpossibly Cexactly D curiously56Adiscouragement Bwarning Cdisappointment D. disagreement57Aavoided Bst

52、opped C started Dcontinued58Aonce Bsince Cunless Dif59AAnd BBut CThus DMeanwhile60Apuzzled B enjoyed Ccontrolled Dconvinced第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节 满分55）第二节 阅读下面材料，用不多于1个单词的正确形式填空(语法填空)Food is a hot issue in China. Eating, 61 (consider) to be an important part of each day, is far beyond simply meeting a

53、need; 62 now, people sometimes hardly have time to enjoy their food, because they are living in a fast-paced society. They need fast food. Thats 63 Chinas fast-food market expands.The first foreign fast-food restaurant to arrive in China was called KFC, quickly followed by Pizza Hut, McDonalds and s

54、o on. With the 64 (develop) of China, foreign fast-food chains are realizing high-speed growth in China. However, being unable 65 (provide) balanced nutrition, these “junk foods” 66 (criticize) by health experts for a long time The experts also show that some foreign fast food consists 67 certain ca

55、ncer-causing chemicals. 68 (actual), the Chinese diet contains many of its own 69 (tradition) fast-food dishes. Among them, dumplings, soybean milk and noodles are the most popular. Compared with foreign fast food, those are healthier. But many Chinese still enjoy the special taste and the good envi

56、ronment in the foreign fast-food chains. Its high time that they 70 (wake) up to the fact of the potential risks with foreign fast-food.第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分35）第一节 短文改错（10分）Dear Diana,Thank you for the lovely day we have with you. It was so kind for you to let us bring Annes friend. Gina. Unfortunate, the

57、 only problem was the journey home. There had been a terrible accident on the highway and, for a result, there was a long line of traffic for at least six mile. In the end, we drove to a service station and waited there unless the road was clear. In the car park here Gina nearly got knocked over as

58、car drove out far too quickly from behind a lorry. They finally dropped Gina off at her parents and made our own way to home.第二节 书面表达一家英语报社向中学生征文，主题是“十年后的我”，请根据下列要求和你的想象完成短文：1. 家庭；2. 工作；3. 业余生活。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语已为你写好。I often imagine what my life will be like in the future._ _ _

59、 _ _ _ _ 参考答案第卷 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第二节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A篇: 答案及解析：BAD B篇: 答案及解析：DDCCC篇: 答案及解析：CCBDD篇: 答案及解析：DDDC第二节 （七选五 共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）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。答案及解析：GEFAD第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45）第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短

60、文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。答案及解析：41-45 CADBC 46-50 DABCB 51-55 CDABC 56-60 DACBD第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节 满分55）第三节 阅读下面材料，用不多于1个单词的正确形式填空(语法填空)答案及解析：61. considered 62. but / yet 63. why 64. development 65. to provide66. have been criticized 67.of 68.Actually 69. traditional 70. woke

61、/ should wake第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分35）第二节 短文改错（10分）答案及解析：1第1句havehad2. 第2句 forof3. 第3句 UnfortunateUnfortunately4. 第4句 foras5. 第4句 milemiles6. 第5句 unlessuntil7. 第6句 herethere8. 第6句 car前加a9. 第7句 theywe10. 第7句去掉to解析：1第1句havehad 由后面的was可知，这儿应该用过去时态。2. 第2句 forof Its kind of you为固定用法。3. 第3句 UnfortunateUnfortunat

62、ely 这儿用副词作状语。4. 第4句 foras as a result固定搭配。5. 第4句 milemiles mile是可数名词，并且前面是six.6. 第5句 unlessuntil 这儿后面一句是一个时间状语从句，意思是我们一直等到路通了。7. 第6句 herethere 叙述的是别的地方发生的事，所以用there.8. 第6句 car前加a car不是特指，并且是可数名词，所以前面要加a.9. 第7句 theywe 叙述的是我们做的事，所以用we.10. 第7句去掉to make ones way home中home为副词，所以前面不用介词to第三节 书面表达I often im

63、agine what my life will be like in the future. I think my life will be very different in ten years. I will be twenty-eight years old by then. I will have my own family. Probably with a lovely child. I hope I will work in a computer company as a program designer. I will enjoy my work and get along well with my colleagues, I will do a good job in whatever I do. In my free time, I will continue to take regular exercise, such as swimming, running and various ball games. On my holidays, I will travel around the world. In a word, my life will be much richer and more colorful.