1、高二下英语期中考前能力提升练习语法填空：Archaeologists have found something even more exciting in Sichuan Province, and the discovery was made at the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址). The site_1_ (believe) to be the location of an ancient civilization active thousands of years ago._2_ we are seeing now is one of the newly disc
2、overed sacrificial pits (祭祀坑) at the Sanxingdui Ruins. Sanxingdui, _3_ (literal) meaning “three-star mounds” in Chinese, is about_4_ 80-minute drive from Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province. In the 1980s, archaeologists determined that the three mounds were once part of a city wall that de
3、fended an ancient kingdom. _5_（cover）12 square kilometers, the Sanxingdui Ruins are believed to be remains of the ancient Shu Kingdom, which was active over a period spanning 2,600 to 4,800 years ago.The first discovery here was a piece of jade (玉石) unearthed _6_ accident by a farmer in 1929. In 198
4、6, two sacrificial pits _7_ (fill) with relics were discovered. On a press conference held just now, Chinese _8_ (authority) announced that archaeologists have found six more sacrificial pits at the Sanxingdui Ruins. The six newly-discovered pits sit next to the two discovered in 1986, _9_ make up a
5、 sacred complex that would have been the site of sacrifices and prayer.Even today, many secrets are hidden in the Sanxingdui Ruins. But hopefully one day we can find out more about the _10_ (mystery) ancient civilization that once lived here.【答案】1. is believed 2. What 3 literally 4 an 5. Covering 6
6、by 7. filled 8. authorities 9. which 10. mysterious七选五练习：Today it is common to see people who walk about with colored wires hanging from their ears wherever they go. They move about in their personal bubbles, sometimes unaware of whats happening around them. _1_ Outside life is shut out. So are you
7、one of “them”?For me, walking around in my own personal bubble is perfect. _2_ Whats even better, wearing earphones seems to give a signal to people which says, “Im not available for chatting at the moment!”Suppose, youre at work and about to make an incredible breakthrough, but a colleague suddenly
8、 turns up. At this precise moment, the slightest disturbance would break your concentration. _3_ Once again, those wires hanging from your ears would be sure to give that “Go away!” signal._4_Its probably part of the growing up stage when they just want to ignore their whole family. While their moth
9、ers give them lectures about why they should do their homework, they can just turn up the volume on their MP3 player, smile, and say “Yes, Mum.” Problem solved.Pretty soon, not only will we have pretty colored wires hanging from our earsbut also our brains will be directly plugged into some new high
10、-tech instruments. Well be in a virtual(虚拟) world, communicating with everyone else, or choosing not to, as we like. In this world, we will all be permanently plugged in. _5_ And they are changing our social habits along the way.In the end, there is a thin line between using technology as a tool for
11、 making life better and being a slave to it! Its so strangesuddenly, I dont feel like wearing my earphones anymore. A. Our instruments are changing quickly.B. I also have wires hanging from my ears.C. In the home situation, teenagers love these wires.D. I dont have to deal with the noise from the en
12、vironment.E. After all, I am listening to my favorite music and would rather not be disturbed.F. Listening to music through earphones is the perfect way to ignore such interruptions.G. They walk around in their own spaces, with their personal “digital noise reduction systems”.【答案】GDFCA完形填空：It is wel
13、l-known that all the world is a stage and all the men and women are merely players. _1_, now one homeless dog in the Turkish city of Izmit seems determined to perform on that stage as well. It is surprising but heart-warming.When the dog made his _2_ during an outdoor performance being given by a lo
14、cal theatrical troupe(剧团) he wasnt _3_applause. It seems that Numan Erturul Uzunsoys acting of an injured man was so _4_ that the dog believed the actor was actually hurt and in need of _5_.As Uzunsoy lay on the ground _6_ a fall from a horse, the dog came up to him and _7_ began to lick his face an
15、d neck. It took a few seconds for Uzunsoy to _8_ what was happening. “I felt warmth on my face. At first, I thought another performer was _9_ me ,” Uzunsoy said. “I was very _10_ when I felt the dogs kisses.I was very glad. He wanted to help me. It was a very emotional and surprising moment for me.
16、I was not _11_ it.”While the audience and cast members were obviously amused by the dog and didnt mind the _12_, the dog was led offstage later. Uzunsoy continued his character and the _13_ went on. The dog did not_14_around to take his curtain call(谢幕). However, since the good dog was known to freq
17、uent the area where the performance took place, dog-loving Uzunsoy was _15_ that he would see his unintentional costar again.1. A. BesidesB. ThereforeC. HoweverD. Otherwise2. A. dealB. appointmentC. assumptionD. entrance3. A. breaking inB. seeking forC. taking onD. cutting down4. A. explicitB. amusi
18、ngC. abnormalD. realistic5. A. guidanceB. applauseC. comfortD. medicine6. A. pretendingB. consideringC. resistingD. crashing7. A. gentlyB. violentlyC. casuallyD. unwillingly8. A. explainB. admitC. predictD. realize9. A. freezingB. approachingC. botheringD. conveying10. A. annoyedB. touchedC. embarra
19、ssedD. ashamed11. A. appreciatingB. clarifyingC. expectingD. accepting12. A. interruptionB. attentionC. outcomeD. arrangement13. A. rescueB. jokeC. performanceD. visit14. A. spinB. waitC. undertakeD. perform15. A. astonishedB. evidentC. desperateD. convinced【答案】CDBDC AADBB CACBD阅读理解：Some colors peop
20、le see late at night could cause signs of clinical depression. That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals who live or work in low levels of light overnight can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe s
21、evere form of depression. Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.In the new study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters（仓鼠）to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they ar
22、e nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night. The animals were separated into four groups. One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while
23、a fourth was put in front of a red light. After four weeks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slep
24、t in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. “What we saw is that these animals didnt show any sleep uneasiness at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim（微弱）red light, they did not.”Randy Nelson notes that photo
25、sensitive（感光）cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.He says theres a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to b
26、e more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.1.Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because _.Athey are similar to humans in dealing with colorsBthey are easy to observe and studyCthey are active at night and sleep during the day Dthey are sensitive to colors like human bein
27、gs2. What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?AThey dont sleep well. BThey drink less sugary water.CTheir eyesight becomes worse. DTheir energy level becomes low.3 _ tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.A. Blue light B. Red light C. Dim light D. Darkness4. In which situation are peop
28、le less likely to develop depression?ANot being exposed to dim red light when using computers.BLiving or working in low levels of light overnight.CEquipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.DGoing to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.【答案】CBDB书面表达：假如你是李华，
29、是某国际学校的学生会主席。你发现有些同学迫于同伴间的压力，在过生日时经常攀比谁买的生日礼物好。请你用英语写一封倡议信，发表在你校校园网上，呼吁同学们不要攀比。内容包括：1. 互相攀比的危害；2. 对生日礼物的建议；3. 向同学们发出倡议。注意：1. 词数80词左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear students, The Students UnionOne possible version:Dear students,There is a disturbing trend in our school that some students are forced to spe
30、nd lots of money buying expensive birthday gifts for their friends. This results from peer pressure. It is really a waste of time and money to compare whose gift is the most fashionable or expensive. In fact, teenagers have many ideas about creative but inexpensive birthday gifts. For example, we can take a cycling trip, which will be for sure a good memory in our life. Therefore, boys and girls, please save your money and use it properly when you are deciding to buy an expensive gift.The Students Union
