北京四中11-12学年高二上学期期末英语试题(5)
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Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
（1）
Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Dad and Mom
and many friends
（2）
Lawlis－clarke
The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan to Mr. Robert Brent Clarks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clarks ofHerford,Texas.
A spring wedding is planned in House.
（3）
Isbell－Foss
Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Isbell announce the marriage of their daughter Dang to Mr. Stanley Foss, son of Mrs. John sipe ofAda, Minnessota.
The wedding will be early April atAbidingLoveLutheranChurch.
（4）
Story－Kurio
Miss Stephanie Story and Mr. Todd Warren Kurio were married February 5, at half past seven o'clock in the evening inHighland ParkPrebytefianChurchinDallas,Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brue Story Jr. ofDallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stanley Kurio of Austin.
77. What would be the best title for the first advertisement?
A. We Love You B. Happy lst Birthday
C. One Year Old D. Our One-Year-Old Son
78. Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married___________.
A. in a church B. where Clarke’s parents live
C. against their parents' will D. to Lawlis’ parents' joy
79. Who are now married couple?
A. Lawlis and Clarke B. Dang Isbell and Foss
C. Story and Kurio D. the text doesn't say
80. Who got or will get married in spring?
A. Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss
B. Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss
C. Either Isbell and Foss or story and Kurio
D. Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor story and Kurio
第II卷 满分50分
第一部分：阅读理解（共8小题，每小题2分，满分16分）
F
It is generally well known that in a number of particularly dangerous parts of the world, for example the Middle East and the Indian／Pakistan border region, there are countries which either possess, or have the technology to produce, nuclear weapons. It is also worth remembering, however, that the country which possesses more nuclear weapons than any other, theUnited States, is the only power ever to have used nuclear weapons against people.
Nuclear weapons were first developed in theUnited Statesduring the Second World War, to be used againstGermany. However by the time the first bombs were ready for use, the war withGermanyhad ended and, as a result, the decision was made to use the weapons againstJapaninstead.HiroshimaandNagasakihave suffered the consequence of this decision to the present day.
The real reasons why bombs were dropped on two heavily-populated cities are not altogether clear. A number of people in 1944 and early 1945 argued that the use of nuclear weapons world be unnecessary, since American Intelligence was aware that some of the most powerful and influential people inJapanhad already realized that the war was lost, and wanted to negotiate a Japanese surrender. It was also argued that, sinceJapanhas few natural resources, a blockade by the American navy would force it to surrender within a few weeks, and the use of nuclear weapons would thus prove unnecessary. If a demonstration of force was required to end the war, a bomb could be dropped over an unpopulated area like a desert, in front of Japanese observers, or over an area of low population insideJapan, such as a forest. Opting for this course of action might minimize the loss of further lives on all sides, while the power of nuclear weapons would still be adequately demonstrated.
All of these arguments were rejected, however, and the general consensus was that the quickest way to end the fighting would be to use nuclear weapons against centers of population insideJapan. In fact, two of the more likely reasons why this decision was reached seem quite shocking to us now.
Since the beginning of the Second World War both Germany and Japan had adopted a policy of genocide（i. e. killing as many people as possible, including civilians）. Later on, even the US and Britain had used the strategy of fire bombing cities（Dresden and Tokyo, for example）in order to kill, injure and intimidate as many civilians as possible. Certainly, the general public in the West had become used to hearing about the deaths of largo numbers of people, so the deaths of another few thousand Japanese, who were the enemy in any case, would not seem particularly unacceptable-a bit of 'justifiable’ revenge for the Allies’own losses, perhaps.
The second reason is not much easier to comprehend. Some of the leading scientists in the world had collaborated to develop nuclear weapons, and this development had resulted in a number of major advances in technology and scientific knowledge. As a result, a lot of normal, intelligent people wanted to see nuclear weapons used; they wanted to see just how destruct five this new invention could be. It no doubt turned out to be even more ‘effective’ than they had imagined.
81. “a demonstration of force” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. a show of strength
B. a full attack
C. a parade of weapons
D. a meeting between the armies
82. According to paragraph 3, a blockade would have been successful because _________.
A. Japan has to import most of its natural resources like coal and steel
B. Japan would not be resourceful enough to beat a blockade
C. an attack would probably destroy Japanese resources within a few weeks
D. the Americans could defeatJapan’s navy since it was short of resources
83. According to paragraph 5, which of the following is true?
A. People in the West had got used to hearing the sounds of people dying.
B. It would probably not be wise to inform people in the West of the deaths.
C. Scientists thought only a few thousand people would die if the bombs were used.
D. People in the West would accept that some people had to die to end the war.
G
七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad’s office. When he told me that he was laid off, I thought he was joking. Then I noticed his seriousness and realized he was telling the truth. My father has always been a hard worker. He has prided himself on his career. ___84___ I guess I had taken his work for granted.
___85___ For starters, he was home all the time. It meant my bed had to be made, my room cleaned up, and my homework done right after school. I would come home every day to find him at the computer searching for jobs. ___86___He seemed down, though he tried to be optimistic. He asked my brother and me to spend less. I gave up my spending money, which wasn't much. I also found a part-time job.
___87___ He explained that he never wanted to be laid off again, so he was going to start his own business. Day by day, I watched him build it. One evening I asked if he needed help. “Only if it doesn't affect school,” he said. I showed up at his office the next afternoon, and most afternoons after that for two months.
___88___The terrible experience for our family taught me how to deal with difficulties. Now I know that through creative problem-solving, I can always find Plan B. I can ask for help and take risks. What I have learned from my dad’s understanding of business and his work ethic（信条）are two of the most important lessons I will ever learn. And they will be my principles for success.
A. Providing for our family has been his joy.
B. I made every effort to solve his problems.
C. I began to notice how losing his job had affected him.
D. My father's unemployment created many changes in our lives.
E. After months of searching, my dad decided to go in a totally different direction.
F. His courage and determination helped him to become successful in his new career.
G. I always knew he was a hard worker, but watching him in action influenced me a lot. |
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