1、英语试卷第二部分英语知识运用 （共两节满分 45 分） 第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题每小题 l 分满分 15 分）从A、 B 、 C 、 D 四个选项中，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。例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants. A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever 答案是B21. Christmas is _ special holiday when _ whole family are supposed to g
2、et together. A. the; the B. a; a C. the; a D. a; the22. -Have you handed in your schoolwork yet?-Yes, I have. I guess it _ now. A. has graded B. is graded C. is being graded D. is grading23. I have been living in the United States for twenty years, but seldom _ so lonely as now. A. have I felt B. I
3、had felt C.I have felt D. had I felt24. Eric received training in computer for one years, _ he found a job in a big company. A. after that B. after which C. after it D. after this25. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a _ of exercise. A. limit B. lack C. need D. demand2
4、6. -Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the British Museum?-Sorry, Im a stranger here.-_. A. Thanks, anyway B. It doesnt matter C. Never mind D. No problem27. The information on the Internet gets around much more rapidly than _ in the newspaper. A. it B. those C. one D. that28. Help others whene
5、ver you can _ you will make the world a nicer place to live in. A. and B. or C. unlessD. but29. The crowd cheered wildly as the sight of Liu Xiang, who was reported _ the world record in the 110-metre hurdle race. A. breaking B. having broken C. to have broken D. to break30. -Turn off the TV, Jack.
6、_ your homework now?-Mum, just ten more minutes, please. A. Should you be doing B. Shouldnt you be doing C. Couldnt you be doing D. Will you be doing31. Dont be _ by products promising to make you lose weight quickly. A. taken off B. taken out C. taken away D. taken in32. We had to wait half an hour
7、 _ we had already booked a table. A. since B. although C. until D. before33. -Has your father returned from Africa yet?-Yes, but he _ here for only three days before his company sent him to Australia. A. was B. has been C. will be D. would be34. You cant imagine what difficulty we had _ home in the
8、snowstorm. A. walked B. walk C. to walk D. walking35. -Tony said he could fix my bicycle, but I really doubt it. -_. Hes very good at this sort of thing. A. Dont worry B. I couldnt agree moreC. Of course D. A piece of cake第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；共20小题，每小题 1 . 5 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，
9、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。Lang Lang is a world-class young pianist who grew up in Shenyang. He went to a piano school in Beijing when he was just eight. “You need 36 ,” his father said. “But if you dont work hard, no fortune will come.” What made him sad was 37 his piano teacher in Beijing didnt li
10、ke him. “You have no talent. You will never be a pianist.” 38 a nine-year-old boy, Lang Lang was badly 39 . He decided that he didnt want lo be a 40 any more. For the next two weeks he didnt touch the piano. 41 , his father didnt push, but waited.Luckily, the day came when his teacher asked him to 4
11、2 some holiday songs. He didnt want to, but as he placed his fingers on the piano keys, he 43 that he could show others that he had talent 44 . That day he told his father 45 he had been waiting to hearthat he wanted to study with a new teacher. 46 that point on, everything turned around.He started
12、47 competitions (比赛). In the 1994 International Young Pianists Competition, when it was 48 that Lang Lang had won, he was too 49 to hold back his tears. Soon 50 was clear that he couldnt stay in China foreverhe had to play on the worlds big 51 . In 1997 Lang Lang 52 again, this time to Philadelphia,
13、 U.S. There he spent two years practising, and by 1999 he had worked hard enough for fortune to take over. After his 53 performance at Chicagos Ravinia Festival, gigs(特邀演出)in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall started 54 in. Lang Lang finally worked to reach the place where fortune spots(发现)him, and l
14、ets him 55 .36. A. exercise B. fortune C. knowledge D. wealth37. A. whether B. why C. when D that38. A. Like B. With C. To D As39. A. hurt B. weakened C. ruined D. frightened40. A. singer B. pianist C. conductor D player41. A. Hopefully B. Patiently C. Wisely D. Painfully42. A. play B. sing C. write
15、 D. study43. A. seemed B. admitted C. noticed D. realized44. A. in all B. above all C. after all D. at all45. A. that B. what C. which D. when46. A. From B. At C. Since D. After47. A. receiving B. accepting C. winning D. beating48. A. told B. mentioned C. announced D. recognized49. A. excited B. enc
16、ouraged C. shocked D. satisfied50. A. this B. it C. that D. what51. A. concerts B. tours C. competitions D. stages52. A. started B. left C. moved D. performed53. A. successful B. cheerful C. respectful D. meaningful54. A. pulling B. breaking C. falling D. pouring55. A. brighten B. shine C. admire D.
17、 develop第三部分阅读理解 (共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 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。AWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology(生物技术). With the help of new medic
18、ine, the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents, murder and war. Todays leading killers, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But
19、 the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells (细胞) are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 yea
20、rs because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brain cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair t
21、heir organs (器官). The medicine, made up of the basic building materials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so onin much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic
22、 condition of human existence, but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.56. According to the passage, human death is now mainly caused by _. A. diseases and aging B. accidents and war C. accidents and aging D. heart disease and war57. In the authors op
23、inion, todays most important advance in technology lies in _. A. medicine B. the Internet C. brain cells D. human organs 58. Humans may live longer in the future because _. A. heart disease will be far away from us B. human brains can decide the final death C. the basic materials of cells will last
24、forever D. human organs can be repaired by new medicine59. We can learn from the passage that_. A. human life will not last more than 120 years in the future B. humans have to take medicine to build new skin cells now C. much needs to be done before humans can have a longer life D. we have already s
25、olved the technical problems in building new cellsBDanielle Steel, Americas sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business. Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time, she can work on up to five. Her research alone before writing takes at least three years. On
26、ce she has fully studied her subjects, ready to dive into the book, she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education. After graduation, she worked in the public relations and advertising industries. Later she started a job as
27、a writer which she was best fit for. Her achievements are unbelievable; 390 million copies of books in print, nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels, and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problems of death, new babies and new school
28、s. Her 1998 book about the death of her son shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out. Twenty-eight of her books have been made into films. She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight
29、.Not content with a big house, a loving family, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Danielle Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource(资源)and has kept in touch with them by e-mail. While she is often compared to the heroines(女主人公) of her own invention, her life is undoubtedly m
30、uch quieter. But, if she does have anything in common with them, it is her strength of will and her inimitable (独特的)style. There is only one Danielle Steel.60. Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that . A. she can write several books at the same time B. she often does some research bef
31、ore writing a book C. she is one of the most popular American women writers D. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break61. Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know . A. how to deal with affairs at school B. what to do if Max and Martha die C. what to do when n
32、ew babies are born into their families D. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes62. One of Danielle Steels achievements is that . A. some TV plays were based on her books B. her picture books attracted a lot of young men C. one of her books became a best-seller in 1998 D. she w
33、rote the Guinness Book of World Records63. We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel . A. lives an exciting life B. values her readers a lot C. writes about quiet women D. is pleased with her achievementsCMost rain forests lie close to the equator (赤道), where the climate is often mild and th
34、ere are long hours of sunshine. The warmth of the land heats the air above, causing it to rise and tiny drops of water to fall as rain. The rainfall can reach at least 98 inches a year. This wet, warm world with plenty of sunlight is perfect for plants to grow, so the trees grow fast with green leav
35、es all the year round. The trees themselves also have an effect on the climate. They gather water from the soil and pass it out into the air through their leaves. The wet air then forms clouds, which hang over the treetops like smoke. These clouds protect the forest from the daytime heat and night-t
36、ime cold of nearby deserts, keeping temperatures fit for plant growth.Rain forests slightly farther away from the equator remain just as warm, but they have a dry season of three months or more when little rain falls. Tree leaves fall during this dry season and new leaves grow when the wet season or
37、 monsoon(雨季)begins. Thus these areas are known as the “monsoon forest”.Another type of rain forest grows on tropical mountains. It is often called the “cloud forest” because clouds often hang over the trees like fog.The rain forest is the ideal place for the growth of many different trees. Most of t
38、hem depend on animals to eat their fruits and spread their seeds. When the fruits are eaten, the seeds inside them go undamaged through animals stomachs and are passed out in their droppings. The seeds lying on the forest floor then grow into new trees.64. The climate of the rain forests near the eq
39、uator is . A. mild, wet and windyB. hot, rainy and foggy C. hot, wet and cloudyD. warm, wet and sunny65. We can learn from the passage that . A. tree leaves are green all the time in the monsoon forest B. there is a dry season in the cloud forest on tropical mountains C. clouds help the plants in th
40、e rain forest near the deserts to grow D. the formation of climate in the rain forest has little to do with the trees66. According to the passage, play the most important role in the spreading of seeds. A. animals B. droppings C. fruits D. winds67. This passage is most likely to be found in . A. a t
41、ravel guide B. a story book C. a technical report D. a geography bookDAll her life, my mother wanted busy children. It was very important that her house should remain at all times clean and tidy.You could turn your back for a moment in my mothers house, leave a half-written letter on the dining room
42、 table, a magazine open on the chair, and turn around to find that my mother had “put it back where it belonged,” as she explained.My wife, on one of her first visits to my mothers house, placed a packet of biscuits on an end table and went to the kitchen to fetch a drink. When she returned, she fou
43、nd the packet had been removed. Confused(疑惑的), she set down her drink and went back to the kitchen for more biscuits, only to return to find that her drink had disappeared. Up to then she had guessed that everyone in my family held onto their drinks, so as not to make water rings on the end table. N
44、ow she knows better.These disappearances had a confusing effect on our family. We were all inclined to (有的倾向) forgetfulness, and it was common for one of us, upon returning from the bathroom, to find that every sign of his work in progress had disappeared suddenly. “Do you remember what I was doing”
45、 was a question frequently asked, but rarely answered.Now my sister has developed a second-hand love of clean windows, and my brother does the cleaning in his house, perhaps to avoid having to be the one to lift his feet. I try not to think about it too much, but I have at this later time started to
46、 dust the furniture once a week.We have all become busy persons.68. Which of the following is TRUE about my mother? A. She enjoyed removing others drinks. B. She became more and more forgetful. C. She preferred to do everything by herself. D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.69. My wife could not find her biscuits and drink in my mothers house because . A. she had already finished themB. my mother had taken them away C. she
