[广东]2013-2014学年广东省中山市高二上学期期末英语试卷

Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. My family’s last vacation was a good          to prove it. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were          home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was         , and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to         . But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more          to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the         , to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a         . And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to         .
I've made living looking for the best deals and          the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. So far, I feel proud that I have written a couple of          including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I          in.
I tell you this because there is no          in getting your money’s worth. Honestly, I’m also          when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people         . And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.          lasts.

A．sample B．excuse C．situation D．example

A．leaving B．heading C．getting D．arriving

A．overbooked B．overcrowded C．overworked D．overpowered

A．get on B．get over C．get back D．get away

A．seats B．credits C．bargain D．value

A．flight B．office C．school D．airport

A．dollar B．time C．family D．work

A．pass up B．pass down C．pass along D．pass on

A．expanding B．expecting C．exposing D．explaining

A．dictionaries B．newspapers C．novels D．books

A．believe B．put C．give D．come

A．harm B．shame C．doubt D．shock

A．generous B．tightfisted C．joyful D．patient

A．notice B．realize C．know D．understand

A．Satisfactory B．Quantity C．Ability D．Quality

In the Western countries, especially in America, some social customs have lasted till today. For example, Ladies First, that is to say, women in these countries     (respect) in many ways.
In the USA,      in Europe, you will see men usually open doors for women, and women generally walk ahead of men into a room or restaurant,      the men have to be ahead of the ladies to choose the table, to open the door of a car or to give other services. On the street, men almost always walk or cross the street on the side of the ladies      is closer to the traffic. But if a man walks with two ladies, he should walk between     .
If the host or hostess comes to fetch their guest for dinner in a car, the guest should sit at the front seat and leave the back seat free, as the host or hostess is also      driver. When the host shows the guest to the sitting room, most men     (seat) in the room will stand up if the guest is a lady. Generally speaking, younger ones are introduced to older ones first. The ladies in the sitting room will not stand up      the new comer is a man or a woman.
Though today it is the fact that the custom is followed by     (few) people than in the past, especially among the young people, women of all ages still want to keep the custom. Anyhow,      is believed that women are still respected in many ways in the Western countries.

It was once unheard-of to be a businessman in China. Nowadays, though, it’s quite common to become your own boss. Let’s say you have an idea. Maybe you want to open an English school or sell Japanese comics. First, you need a business plan. It sets out what you’ll sell and how much everything will cost. Most businesses that fail didn’t have this. If you need to borrow money at the start, banks will ask for a detailed plan.
The best starting place for a business plan is the 4Ps: product, place, price and promotion. All these must be strong to be successful.
□Product
Your product must have something unique. What makes it special compared to other similar products? If you want to start a noodle shop that has nothing new, don’t expect people to show much interest. You can research your product. For food, let people try it for free. For toys, let a few children play with them to see if they like them.
□Place
There’s no point having a product that people want to buy if your shop is in an empty mall. Think about which type of person is going to buy what you sell. Where do they usually go shopping? When looking at possible places, spend the day there. See how many people pass by. Also, are there other shops nearby selling similar products? If so, how can you be better than them?
□Price
Work out how much it costs to make or provide your product. As a general rule, your price will be double the cost. After all, you’re also paying for rent, staff and you need to eat too!
□Promotion
How can you attract people to your shop? Advertising in newspapers and on TV is expensive. Perhaps you can get free advertising by getting a newspaper to write about your business.
What’s the best title for the passage?

According to the author, the reason why most businesses fail is due to lack of ________.

If you want to start a noodle shop, you should ________.

What does “If so” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

You are selling toys to children. It costs 5 yuan to make each one. How much should you charge the children for each toy?

You probably hear it all the time — people telling you to “learn English”. But does this mean children in English-speaking countries don’t need to bother learning a new language? Not at all. In fact, an even larger number of young people will soon be taught foreign languages, thanks to the mental advantages of bilingualism.
Psychologists once thought that growing up bilingual might lead to verbal delays－a late or absent development of talking. But US magazine Scientific American has revealed that this is not true, and reported that children who speak more than one language “show greater mental flexibility, a superior grasp of abstract concepts and a better working memory.” As the New York Times put it, “being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter.”
In Europe, learning foreign languages is increasingly popular. A European report shows that from 2005-2010, the percentage of European students learning a foreign language rose from 67.5 percent to 79.2 percent. Most European kids start learning another language at age 6. In Belgium, it starts at 3. New reforms being introduced in the UK will mean all children could be taught a foreign language, such as Mandarin or Greek, from the age of 7. The most popular foreign language for European kids was English, followed by German and French.
In comparison, Americans don’t give a fig for learning foreign languages. Compared to 50 percent of European adults who are bilingual, only 9 percent of adults in the US are fluent in more than one language, according to a 2011 report. American students are often not exposed to a second language until high school.
However, recent statistics show demand is growing in the US for people to become more bilingual. According to a USA Today chart released in July, 21 percent of US children speak another language at home. A number of institutions in the country are also pushing foreign languages in schools. Three school districts in Delaware will launch Chinese and Spanish programs next year. More people are learning Chinese, French and Spanish.
Psychologist used to believe that children who grow up bilingual ________.

It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

What does the underlined phrase “give a fig for” in Paragraph 4 mean?

Which are the most popular foreign languages in the US?

What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Chinese is becoming more popular in western countries.
B. The benefits and advantages of growing up bilingual.
C. Western worlds are paying more attention to learning foreign languages.
D. The differences between bilingual education in Europe and USA.

China's top labor official said the country is planning to push back the age at which workers can retire.
Yin Weimin, minister of human resources and social security, demonstrated that we did not put a timetable on the move when he spoke about it during a forum at the weekend.
"Delaying the retirement age is a very complicated issue and we will study it according to the situations of population and employment and consider different groups of people," Yin said.
He noted that hikes in the retirement age have been brought in by many countries and can be a good way to deal with an aging population and ensure the healthy and stable development of social security.
The life expectancy of Chinese people is now 73 years and is expected to rise to 74 during the next five years, he said.
Nearly three out of 10 Chinese people will be older than 60 by 2040, according to a United Nations forecast.
The retirement age in China currently is 60 for men and 55 for female civil servants and 50 for female workers.
The idea of delaying the retirement age is being widely supported by government officials, while many laborers and non-government employees were less enthusiastic about the prospect of working for longer. Currently, they have to pay into their pension plans for at least 15 years before they can retire.
Chen Xianlian, a female worker at a motorcycle parts manufacturer in Chongqing municipality is among those who would like to see the retirement age left as it is. “I have to do lots of tough and repetitive work every day and I feel very tired after my working day,” the 41-year-old said. “All my colleagues are discussing the government's possible move to lift the retirement age. None of us wants to work any extra years.”
University graduates also fear that any rise in the retirement age could limit their employment opportunities.
We can learn from the passage that ________.

The underlined word “hikes” in Paragraph 4 means ________.

According to the current policy, Chen Xianlian has to work ________ more years from now before her retirement

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A 16-year-old boy finds himself on a boat in the Pacific Ocean after escaping a shipwreck(海难). Even worse, he is left with a huge tiger for company. But he manages to survive after 227 days of fighting against all the hardships of the sea.
Pi, the lead character in Oscar-winning Ang Lee’s new movie Life of Pi, went through an inspiring journey of growth and self-discovery. So did 19-year-old Suraj Sharma, the Indian actor who plays him.
But it was a lucky chance that opened up the opportunity for the new star. Sharma was a regular student who lived with his mathematician parents in Delhi, India. As the director traveled to Mumbai to find his Pi, the teenager went along with his younger brother, who had acted in a couple of movies, to audition(试镜). But little did Sharma know that he would end up winning the role from 3, 000 hopefuls.
Lee said he saw Pi in Sharma: “Not only does he have a compelling and wise look. He has this rare talent.” The director said that in the final round, Sharma gave one of the “most compelling readings we had. In the end, he was in tears.” Understandably, Sharma didn’t want to let Lee down. “He (Lee) had given me this opportunity. I had to give it my best,” Sharma told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Sharma swam for four or five hours a day until he was completely comfortable with the water. He also worked on his body because he had to first gain weight and then quickly lose weight as the story developed. He even had rats run all over him to prepare for his role. Lee was impressed by the teenager, especially his endurance and patience in staying in a water tank for many hours each day. Sharma was only 16 when Lee signed him. After three years of shooting, Sharma said he had matured with Pi’s journey.
What is the function of the first paragraph?

We can know from the passage that ________.

What does the phrase “to let somebody down” in Paragraph 4 mean?

Which of the following words can be used to describe Sharma?

The passage is intended to introduce ________.

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。
首先，请阅读下列广告信息：

然后请阅读下列Wendy等人的信息，并匹配上面适合他们的广告信息。
Wendy, a student who is interested in comedy and performing, happens to be free on Oct. 12th and wants to relax herself by enjoying some performances, but she has no more than $4.
Carol happens to be free on October 15th and plans to enjoy some performances while having a cup of coffee.
Jenny, a student who is a major in art is interested in Italian art as well as Chinese, will be free after school at 4:30.
Tom will go to study in the USA for a master’s degree. He wants to have a full-time special training for several months to improve his oral English.
Mark, a worker of an export company, needs to improve his writing and oral English. He can only go to the training class after work every day.

你接受了一项写作任务，要为英语校报写一篇有关学生心理问题的短文。
【写作内容】
请根据以下信息，写一篇英语短文。

＊参考词汇：心理问题 psychological problems；精神抑郁 feel low or depressed
【写作要求】
只能用5个句子表达全部内容。
【评分标准】
句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
The suitable clothes can make men handsome and make women attractive, so more and more people spend much money on clothes.
Thanks to the fashion designers, many different styles of clothes appear every day. If you go to a big store or walk on the street, you'll find many fashionable clothes easily.
Of course everyone has his or her own way of dressing. Perhaps the most popular clothes are casual ones. They're made of cotton and there are many types of designs. They feel comfortable, so men and women as well as the young and the old enjoy wearing them. Some casual clothes don't need dry-cleaning, so they can save us money.
Not everyone can wear casual clothes at any time and any place. Some people have to wear uniforms when they're at work such as police officers, soldiers, firefighters and pilots. Uniforms can not only protect them but also show good discipline.
It doesn't matter what kinds of clothes you wear. It's important for everyone to dress neatly and suitable (合适地).
【写作内容】
1．以约30个词概括这篇短文的内容要点。
2．以约120个词就我们现实生活中衣着的话题谈你的想法，内容包括：
（1）你个人对待衣着重要性的理解；
（2）举例说明你对衣服潮流(fashion)的看法；
（3）你怎样看待身边部分同学对名牌服装的追求。
【写作要求】
1．可以使用实例来支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
【评分标准】
概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。