四川资阳高二上学期期末质量检测英语试卷

Amanda Clement grew up in Hudson, South Dakota. Baseball was always her favorite sport. Once in a while her brother Hank and his friends would let her play first base in their games. More often, however, they asked her to umpire (裁判) for them, because they knew her calls would be fair and there would be no arguing.
One day in 1904, Amanda and her mother traveled to Hawarden, Iowa, to watch Hank play for the home team against Hawarden. When they arrived at the ball field, two local teams were waiting to play a preliminary (预备) game. The umpire hadn’t arrived, so Hank argued that the teams should let his sister serve as umpire. The players finally agreed.
Amanda, then sixteen and standing five feet, ten inches tall, made perfect calls. She was so good that players for the main game asked her to umpire for them and even offered to pay her. Thus, at sixteen, Amanda Clement became the first paid female baseball umpire of all time. She is honored in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Why did Hank and his friends often ask Amanda to umpire for them?

Amanda went to Hawarden in order to ______.

Amanda most probably learned how to umpire a baseball game ______.

Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

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If Alex wants to go to Phi Phi Island, which telephone number should he dial?

If Alice, aged 11, and her parents go to James Bond Island, how much will they pay for the trip?

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

Where does this text probably come from?

Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look, smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food. A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one sense.
Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating only one type. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden. However, most animals have a more varied diet. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different depending on the season.
Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has become an area of study in modern life.
We can infer from the text that humans and animals ______.

Certain animals change their choice of food when ______.

We can learn from the last paragraph that ______.

The most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of insecurity. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck (遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of events our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in one’s ability.
There are several reasons that affect a person’s self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects one’s self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases one’s self-confidence is low when he feels rejected by society. For example, a person who loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isn’t right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish.
The challenge lies in not allowing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self belief is the secret to success. When success doesn’t come to you, you should not allow your self-belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with your ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, don’t forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence.
In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifestyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves.
According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown?

What does the underlined phrase “gives a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean?

What is the function of the first paragraph ?

In the author’s opinion, it’s important that one _____.

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other.      . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40 percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.
1. Eat together & listen to each other
Most children today don’t know the meaning of a family dinnertime. Yet the communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life. Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives.      .
2. Read often
It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious.      . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.
3. Start a hobby or project
Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies.      . Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead under your direction.
4. Plan a family outing
  . Jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Take time to play or ride a bike. A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better. Also, a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.

E. New technology has made video games more popular with children.
F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.
G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.

完形填空
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。
Don and his 11-year-old son, Allen, love basketball very much. On Allen’s birthday, Don________ to drive him to Chicago, more than two hours’ distance, for the first game of the World Championships. They had no   ________   but hoped to buy two from other people.
After arriving, they  ________  in the streets for two hours carrying a  ________ which said, “We need two tickets”.  ________  the cheapest ticket was $175 and they could not ________  it. They were about to leave when a man   ________   them. He pulled ________  two tickets and handed them to Don. “How much do you want?” “________ ! No money is needed!” said the man.
When asked, the man   ________, “I am working for Joe, who hasn’t  ________  a World Championships for 16 years. But he is ill and can’t make it this time. So he told me to give the two tickets away. The only  ________  he set is to give the tickets to people who I think will be deserving. A lot of people looked as if they might just take the tickets and ________  them right away. Then I saw you. You seemed very  ________ and you make me  ________   my Dad and myself when I was a child. I  ________ wanted to go to see a World Championships game with my father at that time. But I never got the  ________ ...”
How important and  ________ the game was to Don and his son! Here is what Don said, “It’s the most worth   ________ thing that happened to us. My boy and I must have turned to each other 30 times during the  ________ . I can’t forget that night.”

A．refused B．ordered C．decided D．happened

A．tickets B．cards C．passes D．money

A．rode B．ran C．cried D．walked

A．book B．sign C．magazine D．photo

A．And B．But C．Or D．So

A．afford B．offer C．keep D．hold

A．stopped B．asked C．invited D．beat

A．over B．in C．through D．out

A．Cheap B．Free C．Terrible D．Expensive

A．agreed B．examined C．explained D．appeared

A．delayed B．won C．missed D．lost

A．record B．time C．rule D．point

A．sell B．lend C．tear D．make

A．boring B．interesting C．smart D．anxious

A．give up B．care for C．think of D．belong to

A．very B．really C．well D．nearly

A．ability B．right C．dream D．chance

A．unpleasant B．unforgettable C．disappointing D．funny

A．hating B．remembering C．discussing D．playing

A．visit B．walk C．tour D．game

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned a farm, which looked almost abandoned.     (lucky), he also had a cow      (produce) milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby for other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what     (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass       it began to rain heavily. While making great       (effort) to run away, she       (fall) over the hill and died. Then Johnson tried to make       living without the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs (草药) and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees       (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market      people from the town met regularly. Now     occurred to him that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.

短文改错
请改正下面短文中的错误。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词；
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉；
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I love camping. It is my favoritest way to spend the summer vacation. Last year, my family and I went camping in the countryside. It was one of the most excited experiences I had never had. We slept in a tent and went on a long walk every day. We cook over a fire and the food always tasted wonderfully. For a whole week, I saw lovely mountain views or breathed fresh air. At night, I heard the gentle wind blowing in the tree, and I felt so peaceful. It doesn’t cost many to camp, and what I believe it’s the best way to get close nature and enjoy its beauty.

书面表达
假设你是李华，你班来自美国的交流学生Arthur患病住院已有一周，请你用英文给他发封邮件，主要内容包括：
1. 询问病情，表示关切；
2. 介绍班级近期活动、学习等情况；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Arthur,
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Yours,
Li Hua