海南侨中高二下学期期末考试英语卷

--- Is everyone here?
--- Not yet… Look, there _______ the rest of our guests!

______ Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness.

Tom ______ in the library every night over the last three months. 

-- I don’t really like Jams. Why did you invite him?
--- Don’t worry. He ___ come. He said he wasn’t certain what his plans were.

______ from the top of the tower, the south foot of the mountain is a sea of trees.

Mary was much kinder to Jack than she was to the others, ____, of course, made all the others upset.

It’s not what we do once in a while _______ shapes our lives, but what we do regularly.

May be if I ______ science, and not literature then, I would be able to give your more help.  

The state-run company is required to make its accounts (账目)as ___ as possible for its staff to monitor the use of money.

_____ taking my advice ,he went and did just what I warned him against.

The government has taken measures to___the high prices of daily goods to keep the market stable.

----Did you forget about my birthday?　
---- _____ I’ve booked a table at Jinghao restaurant for this evening.

I had promised to send him an email_______ I got home but I was so busy that I forgot to do so .

As he approached ______ front door, Jack saw ______ strange sight.

It was a nice meal, _____ a little expensive.

 I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And 36   appointed a seat by the teacher, I always 37   to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this  38  after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy  39  because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 40   to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 41  for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42_of it! When I first started 43   the practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much    44  what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get  45  and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid.  46 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to  47  on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t  48 “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the  49  and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive  50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the   51 — friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!
With my  52   self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates, I have gone from  “53”in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself,   54  raising my hand— even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent  55  I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.

A．as B．until C．unless D．though

A．hoped B．agreed C．meant D．chose

A．continued B．changed C．settled D．started

A．idea B．plan C．belief D．saying

A．right B．chance C．ability D．patience

A．going B．looking C．cheering D．applying

A．point B．half C．rest D．basis

A．enjoying B．preparing C．attending D．watching

A．less B．later C．worse D．further

A．committed B．motivated C．embarrassed D．confused

A．Interestingly B．Fortunately C．Obviously D．hopefully

A．focus B．act C．rely D．try

A．want B．do C．support D．know

A．steps B．orders C．rules D．games

A．roles B．part C．mind D．value

A．process B．operation C．movement D．situation

A．expressed B．improved C．preserved D．recognized

A．dreaming B．playing C．relaxing D．hiding

A．by B．for C．with D．to

A．lucky B．happy C．sure D．satisfied

With their weakening bodies, advanced age or increasing pressure of work or study, people have been advised and usually persuaded to have health care products. Do you remember your first time to take a nutritional supplement(营养补充品)? What was your first impression? 
Posted by Amy, Dec. 23, 2010 8:05 PM
Madeline on Dec. 24, 2010 7:25 PM
Years ago, as a young mom with two small children, I struggled to keep up with the demands of a busy life. One day, I woke up feeling so tired that I knew something had to change!
A friend gave me some Royal Jelly—an amazing matter from the beehive(蜂房). I was doubtful, but desperate…so I tried it! In time, I began to experience renewed energy and vitality like never before! Now, over two decades later, I travel all round the country, sharing my life-changing experience. I’m grateful for the energy to keep up and love to share this wonderful discovery with others.
Blanca on Dec. 25, 2010 7:02 PM
Ten years ago, when I was 73, my mind wanted to be busy and useful, but my body didn’t. I became tired and in low spirits. That’s when my daughter Madeline tried to persuade me to try her special Royal Jelly. It made such a dramatic difference in her life, so she was sure it could help me too! Hesitating for 2 days, I gave in. She was right! I no longer felt worn out. I had a new, youthful enthusiam for life and I’ve been OK — thanks to Royal Jelly!
Lori on Dec. 25, 2010 10:27 PM
When my mom Madeline was introduced to Royal Jelly, it affected my life, too! Mom gave me some of her fantastic Royal Jelly. Boy, things did turn around! I had more energy and stamina and was finally able to keep up with high school and, eventually, college activities. Today, I’m a busy mom in my mid-thirties with two active boys and a new business! I have enough energy to do it all! I’m glad I took my Mom’s advice.
From the text, we learn that         .

Which of the following is true of Blanca?

What’s the relationship between the Royal Jelly takers?

Where can we most probably read this text?

Decision-making can be extremely difficult. Decision-making styles are significantly different in different cultures.
In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the“I to you” approach while Japan，the “you to you” approach. The former means both sides present their arguments openly from their own point of view. Naturally, often comes a conflict situation, which Westerners are very skillful in dealing with.The latter is based on each side trying to understand the other person’s point of view. Thus, the direction of the meeting is a mutual(相互的) attempt to reduce confrontation and achieve harmony.
Besides, Western decision-making goes mostly from top management and often does not consult middle management or the worker. However, in Japan great consideration is given to the thoughts and opinions of everyone at all levels. Based on “bottom-up direction”, ideas can be created at the lowest levels, travel upward through an organization and have an effect on the final decision.
Difference in decision-making also comes from different communication styles. The Japanese business person works to achieve harmony, even if the deal fallsthrough, and will spend whatever time is necessary to determine a “you to you” approach, communicating personal views only indirectly. They put a thorough job above the Western deadline approach. So the Japanese are thorough in their meetings. Thus Americans are often annoyed by the many meetings in many Japanese businesses. But where the American is pressingfor a specific decision, the Japanese is trying to think up a rather broad direction.
On the other hand, once a given agreement is made, it is the Japanese who sometimes wonderat the slow pace in which Westerners carry out the decision. The Japanese are eager to move forward and Westerners, perhaps, fall behind as they take the time for in-depth planning.
A Japanese business bases its decision         .

The text mainly tells us that Japan and the Western world         .

The author’s attitude towards Japanese decision-making is         .

A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation early on were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible .
Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.
The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.   
Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.
EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the elements for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.
Which of the following is true of EQ and IQ according to the text?

The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means         .

What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?

__ But by using a college admissions adviser, you can greatly increase your chances of getting accepted into the first college on your list. These advisers are people who are expert at getting people just like you into the college of their dreams.
___ .They can make a difference in your college admission quest.
Help finding schools. Perhaps you don’t know where you want to go or only
have an unclear idea as to where you would like to go. Your adviser can give you
many ideas as to which schools would be fit for you and then you can go from there.
Help with applications. ___ They will be able to review your application
before it is sent off to the college you are applying to and be able to tell you if there
is anything that needs to be added or taken away. Imagine how terrible it would be to
get refused by the college of your choice only because of some small mistakes.
Help with student loans (贷款). It may be necessary for you to get student
loans in your college. __Your adviser will know exactly where to look and can
give you some ideas of specific scholarships for you.
It is true that it costs money to hire a college admissions adviser. If they can
provide you with ideas for your need, the money is good for the value. __ I think
it is necessary to get into the school you want with the adviser’s help.

E. They know all the details of the college admissions.
F. Getting accepted into the college of your choice is sometimes a difficult thing.
G. They know exactly what schools do and don’t want to see on applications.

They need to be quick learners and to be d___________(专注于)to the company.
They have been living in h_____________ (融洽) with each other for many years.
Hong Kong is blessed with the most t___________(传统的) music scene in the world.
The Chinese nation includes more than 50 national m_____________(少数民族）besides the Hans.
I felt rather a___________(尴尬的) when I couldn’t answer the teacher’ question.
He i_____________(继承) a fortune from his father but ran it through in no time.
Up to now, people have been expecting the housing price are in d____________ (下降)
The children p__________________ (抗议) when they were punished unfairly.
A_______________(显然)，you have made a good impression on the visitors.
In a country as d_______________ (多种多样的) as South Africa , all this is to be expected

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
Last Sunday morning, when I was having a walk in the park near my home, I came across a crew make a new film with one of my favorite actor. I didn’t bring my camera with me at that time, but I rushed back home to get. Unfortunately, by the time I got back, they have finished the scene and the actor could not be seen everywhere. I was really disappointing and about to leave when he walked out a building. He was right there in the front of me. I couldn’t believe my luck--- not only did I had my photo taken with him, but he signed his name on my shirt.

最近，某中学生英文报开设了“After-class Activities”的栏目，请你根据以下提示，为该栏目写一篇英文稿件，并鼓励同学们积极参加课外活动。
1.你校开展课外活动的情况；
2.你参加过的课外活动及给你带来的益处
3.为同学选择课外活动提出建议
4.为学校开展课外活动提出建议
注意：1.词数100左右；2.文中不得提及人名、校名及地名;3.稿件的开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）
After-class Activities
Nowadays, after-class activities are becoming more and more popular in high schools._______________________________________________________________________
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