2015年上学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷
第一卷 （选择题 满分 100分）
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s World
Welcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years.
◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly praised
exhibition of Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare ◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up
◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from
Shakespeare’s period
◆Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees
and flower mentioned in the poet’s works
◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk) ◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition．and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users
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◆The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace)
21．How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？ A．￡9.80． C．￡14.20．
B．￡12.00． D．￡16.40．
22．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？ A．Behind the exhibition hall． B．Opposite the Visiturs’ Centre． C．At Windsor Street． D．Near the Coffee House．
23．A wheelchair user may need help to enter ． A．the House
B．the garden D．the exhibition hall
B
Banquets (宴会) are usually held in restaurants in private rooms that have been reserved for the purpose. You will be met at the door and led to the banquet room. Traditionally, the head of your delegation should enter the room first. Do not be surprised if your hosts greet you with a loud round of applause. The proper response is to applaud back.
Seating arrangements are stricter than in the West. Guests should never assume that they may sit where they please and should wait for hosts to guide them to their places. Traditionally, the Chinese regard the right side as the superior and the left side as the inferior. Therefore on formal occasions, the host invariably arranges for the main guests to sit on his right side.
It is the host's responsibility to serve the guests, and at very formal banquets people do not begin to eat until the host has served a portion to the principal guest. Or, the host may simply raise his chopsticks and announce that eating has begun. After this point, one may serve oneself any food in any amount. Remember to go slow on eating. Don't fill yourself up when five courses are left to go. To stop eating in the middle of a banquet is rude, and your host may incorrectly think that something has been done to offend you.
Drinking takes an important place in Chinese banquets. It is likely that the host will stand and
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C．the Visitors’Centne
hold his glass out with both hands while saying a few words. When he says the words \bei\means bottoms up, all present should drain their glasses. After this initial toast, drinking and toasting are open to all. No words are needed to make a toast, and it is not necessary to drain your glass, although to do so is more respectful. When filling another glass, it is polite to fill it as full as you can. This symbolizes full respect and friendship.
When the last dish is finished, the banquet has officially ended. There is little ceremony involved with its conclusion. The host may ask if you have eaten your fill. Then the principal host will rise, signaling that the banquet has ended. Generally, the principal host will bid good evening to everyone at the door and stay behind to settle the bill with the restaurateur. Other hosts usually accompany guests to their vehicles and remain outside waving until the cars have left the premises.
24.To attend a formal banquet, you_______.
A. may enter the banquet room directly when you arrive . B. may stop eating in the middle of the banquet.
C. may help yourself to any food immediately the dishes are served. D. should applaud back when greeted with a loud round of applause . 25.What is the host ‘s responsibility in the author’s eyes? A. Announcing that eating ends. B. Driving guests to their home. C. Filling the guests’ glasses.
D. Arranging for guests to go to their place.. 26.We can conclude form the passage that____
A. to stop eating halfway means that the dishes taste bad. B. guests should drain their g1asses the instant they are filled C. important guests are arranged to sit on the host’s right side D. the more you drink , the more you respect the host. 27.The passage mainly tells us ____ A. Chinese food is delicious.
B. customs and traditions at banquets in China C. what food guests should eat at banquets
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D. different customs between China and western countries.
C
They crossed in front of me as I was driving out of the store parking lot (停车场)．I would be delayed for a whole ten seconds. However，I realized that it was an elderly couple who were briefly delaying my departure (出发)．No more anger.
The man leaned on his wife who walked in front of him. He not only used her for support but it was obvious that he was blind. She was his eyes as well. The two of them worked as one—each needing the other to function in this fast-changing world.
That little example of true strength that day changed my whole personal perception of life. Suddenly I wasn't so mad about having to work a few extra hours on Saturday. I had my strength，and I was still relatively young.
That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity and strength stayed with me the entire week. My life wasn't so bad after all. I had my health and a good job. My wife always gave me good advice whenever I needed it. I started to think—not only was I lucky to have it all，but so was that wonderful old couple，who，despite the trials and hardships of a long life，still had the love and support of each other to carry them through this world.
There are so many people out there just like that couple. My wife and I sometimes picture ourselves in our old age，walking arm-in-arm into the sunset. That image always gives us a warm feeling of comfort. Just remember，none of us would be here if it weren't for our elders. We should spend an extra minute to listen and learn when it comes to helping our elder friends. They need it.
28．What was the author's first reaction when he was stopped by the old couple? A．He showed great pity for the couple. B．He didn't mind at all. C．He got angry at being delayed. D．He waited patiently.
29．Before meeting the old couple，the author had a(n)________attitude towards life. A．energetic C．desperate
B．enthusiastic D．negative
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