1、高二年级英语寒假作业济北中学高二年级英语寒假作业（一） 家长签名: 一、单词填空1. Although having a long and tiring tour in the hiking, having a chance to see this rare animal make the tour all w_.2. If you dont make up your mind to get rid of your bad habits, you wont be able to a_ your goal.3. He is said to be very stubborn, so I guess
2、 it is nearly impossible to a_ him into buying this unnecessary electronic gadget.4. Despite having lived in Australia for a long time, my cousin still o_ the traditional customs.5. She is regarded as one of the most i_ female leaders in the world since she has done a lot of contribution to the prot
3、ection of the women and children.6. After watching a very horrible movie in the cinema, many uncomfortable thoughts c_ in on Lucy when she was in the bed.7. If you happen to some difficult words or phrases during reading in the library, you can r_ to the advanced electronic dictionary in the compute
4、r system there.8. The chief-editor of the newspaper wanted to ask the journalist what kind of readers would this article be i_ for.9. He earned his tuition for university by d_ newspapers and milk to every household in his neighborhood during his high school.10. We thought they had moved to the othe
5、r country for many years, but to our surprise, we c_ across them on the local street the other day.11. He who can c_ on trying will reach success in time.12. As is known to all, m_ helps one go forward, while pride goes before a fall.13. In some African countries, failing to produce enough food is a
6、 d_ problem which draws great attention from the government and the whole society.14. He wanted to concentrate on homework, so he tried hard to get r_ of all the distractions around him in his classroom.15. Ma Yun has now e_ his business in a larger market, not limited in Taobao.16. That newspaper h
7、as a daily c_ of more than one million.17. D_ to the foggy weather, our flight was first delayed for half an hour and then finally cancelled for fear of some dangerous factors.18. You have to b_ up your confidence if you want to win the competition.19. We should eat more fruits and vegetables becaus
8、e they contain more v_ which are beneficial to our health.20. The children talked so loudly at dinner table that I had to s_ to be heard.二、单项填空1. -What happened over there?-They argued _ the waiter _ the price of the meal.A. to; for B. against; over C. for; at D. with; about2. To everyones surprise,
9、 that naughty boy _ at his aunts wedding party.A. behaved oneself B. behaved himself C. behaved good D. behaved worse3. In my opinion, the rich _ not always happier than the poor, for money doesnt mean everything.A. are B. is C. has D. have4. Remember that _ to your studies and youll succeed sooner
10、or later.A. devote B. devoted C. devoting D. be devoted5. On either side of the street _ a lot of trees.A. stands B. stand C. is standing D. are standing6. Two hours _ enough for us to finish the work before the deadline.A. are B. was C. is D. were7. I simply cant remember _ he returned the bat to m
11、e.A. when was it that B. when was it C. when it was that D. when it was8. Over 80 percent of the population of China _ peasants.A. was B.is C. would be D .are9. The number of deer, mountain lions and wild roses _ much if people leave things as they are.A. doesnt change B. dont change C. change D. ch
12、anged10. When and where to build the new factory _ yet.A. has not decided B. is not decided C. are not decidedD. have not decided11. _ news came _ an unknown disease was spreading in the area.A. Disturbing; that B. Disturbed; with C. Disturbing; which D. Disturbed; what12. John denied _ the papers f
13、or the exam even though he is always lying and doesnt work hard in study.A. steal B. stole C. have stolen D. stealing13. -Robert is indeed a wise man. -Oh, yes. How often I have regretted _ his advice!A. to take B. taking C. not to take D. not taking14. The movie star had a feeling of _ by somebody.
14、 But after many days investigation, the police didnt find anybody suspect.A. followed B. being followed C. following D. having followed15. _ how others react to the book you just read creates an added pleasure.A. Hear B. To be hearing C. Having heard D. Hearing16. He entered the university with a no
15、t very good performance in study, but _ from the university as one of the top students in his class.A. having graduated B. graduating C. to graduate D. being graduating17. -What made his mother so angry? - _ the room up!A. Mess B. Messing C. Messed D. Because messed三、完形填空When I was younger, I loved
16、a book about a little girl whose grandma had_1_away and went to heaven. Im not sure why I liked it, I didnt really know the words or _2_ what they meant, but I know that I liked the sound of it being read. Before falling asleep one night, I _3_ for my grandmother to read it to me. I closed my eyes a
17、nd smiled _4_ as I heard her recite the words. When she finished reading, I looked into her light blue eyes. “Grandma,” I asked, “Will you ever die?” “Unfortunately,” she said, “hopefully not for a long time.” I thought about this_5_. “Do all people die?” I asked. “Yes,” she answered, “_6_.” “Why?”
18、I asked. “How could you _7_ every second of life, if you knew you could live it forever?” “But, what if you die?” I questioned. “You never know how much you _8_ something until you lose it. It takes losing something to know its _9_. There is no sentimental value behind something if you have it forev
19、er.” She then explained that she had to go. I gave her a kiss on the _10_, and told her that I would love her forever. I lay in bed that night, _11_ about what she said. She must have thought that since I was only 6, I couldnt understand her, yet I knew exactly what she had said, exactly. The next n
20、ight I sat on my parents bed watching TV with them. The phone rang. A chill _12_ my back just before my dad answered it. I saw his smiling expression _13_ into gloom. Then he looked at my mom and me. He stared _14_ for what seemed like forever. Then he spoke. “Grandma is dead.” I then sat there_15_
21、for the next few minutes. I had never _16_ anyone before in my life. I didnt know what to think. All that ran through my head was that I was never going to see her again. She was really _17_ forever. And through the grief, I smiled. At that _18_, I had loved my grandma more than I ever had before. I
22、 thought of everything she did for me. Life changes the most when we dont _19_ it to. Of course I am upset when people die, but missing them makes me love them more every second. Life is only living, if you use every second to the _20_, because any second could be your last. 1. A. passed B. gone C.
23、run D. disappeared2. A. accurately B. entirely C. exactly D. completely3. A. requested B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded4. A. worriedly B. excitedly C. bitterly D. sweetly5. A. reaction B. response C. correspond D. confirm6. A. on time B. at time C. in time D. by time7. A. enjoy B. last C. thank D
24、. manage8. A. hate B. appreciate C. focus D. emphasize9. A. value B. treasure C. price D. importance10. A. face B. cheek C. head D. lips11. A. thinking B. recalling C. inquiring D. considering12. A. flew down B. went down C. came down D. ran down13. A. tighten B. froze C. broke D. grew14. A. unchang
25、eably B. unexpectedly C. undoubtedly D. unblinkingly 15. A. still B. upset C. sorrow D. painfully16. A. missed B. lost C. met D. greeted17. A. passed B. died C. gone D. left18. A. constant B. instant C. way D. aspect19. A. know B. find C. expect D. notice20. A. fullest B. longest C. most D. least四、阅
26、读理解Youre taking a trip around the world! Youve got money for food, transportation and hotels. But in some countries, youll need extra cash to tip people who help you. How much should you give?North AmericaIn the U.S. and Canada, failing to tip is extremely rude. Waiters and waitresses often earn low
27、 wages, so they rely on tips. Give them at least 15 percent of the cost of your meal before tax. If the service is really good, tip 20 percent. It is common to give porters in hotels $1 or $ 2 for each bad they carry. You should also tip hotel housekeepers, tour guides and taxi drivers.Africa In mos
28、t African countries, tip waiters 10 percent of the bill. But in South Africa, give them 15 percent. In hotels, the concierge may offer services such as booking show tickets. For these services, give the concierge a tip in advance. And dont forget to tip porters and taxi drivers.Europe Tipping custom
29、s in Europe vary from country to country. In France, waiters rarely receive tips. The cost of service is included in the bill. Many English restaurants also included a service charge. But those that dont expect customers to tip 10-15 percent. In Germany, there is no service charge, so a 10-15 percen
30、t tips is appropriate. Make sure you tip in cash, though, so the money gets to your waiter. In most of Europe, porters, guides and housekeepers also expect tips.Asia In South Asia, tips are not usually required. But people will appreciate them if you choose to give them. However, thats not true everywhere in Asia. If you give waiters tips in Japan or China, they might be offended! Restaurant and hotel staff work hard to make your trip enjoyable. So make sure you than themin the way that fits their culture.1. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the passage?A. receptionists B. port
