浙江省松阳一中高二英语期中试题

A. visitors can enjoy karst topography in Wood Buffalo National Park

B. Banff National Park is Canada's largest national park

C. people have access to exploring the caves in St. Lawrence Islands National Park

D. Grasslands National Park is where sail boaters stop on the way to the St. Lawrence River

66. The passage is most probably taken from ___________.

A. a travel brochure B. a student’s textbook

C. a photograph album D. an entertainment magazine

D

The nuclear leak (核泄漏) at the Fukushima power plant in Japan, which followed the deadly earthquake two weeks ago, has caused an unexpected reaction in China.

A sudden panic buying of salt occurred in many areas of our

country about a week after the disaster. Salt in these districts was almost bought up overnight. Some sellers wanted to make a fortune by raising the price. The panic buying was caused by two major rumors on the Internet: First, iodized (含碘的) salt can protect against radiation. Second, there might be a fall in sea-salt production following the nuclear pollution of the ocean. Such fears are not new. The same kind of panic happened with vinegar during the SARS outbreak and garlic in the time of the influenza period.

How can rumors like this spread in such a large country as China? Chen Fang, a reporter with the China Youth Daily said that many Internet users say there is a “crisis of trust” in today’s China. “Experts don’t have enough credibility and people don’t trust all government announcements, either.” Chen said.

However, Chen added that the rumors should not be exaggerated (夸大). Many salt-buyers didn’t care; others simply failed to understand what experts and governments were talking about. They just did as their neighbors and friends did. It was a case of the blind following the blind – that was the real reason behind the big increase in the demand for salt.

On March 20, the Ministry of Commerce said: “The panic buying of salt has stopped and the market is back to normal.” He also said China has enough salt to satisfy demand.

Now everything is back to normal, many want to return the salt they bought. But in the view of the Xinhua Daily Telegraph, “It is true that these people paid extra money to buy the salt, but they created the crisis in the first place and caused the price to rise.” The newspaper continued: “So there is no reason why they should get the money back.”

Perhaps consumers should keep the salt to remind themselves that often rumors are without foundation.

67. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Crisis of trust B. Leak causes panic

C. A funny rumor D. The blind following the blind

68. Which is NOT the reason for which many people buy up iodized salt?

A. People are too ready to believe rumors.

B. People are afraid of a sea-salt shortage.

C. People find it a chance to make a fortune.

D. People think it protective to fight against radiation.

69. What is the Xinhua Daily Telegraph’s attitude towards the salt-buyers?

A. They should have only themselves to blame.

B. They should be punished for their activity.

C. They should trust experts and governments.

D. They should return the salt and get the money back.

70. What is the tone of the writing?

A. Considerate. B. Persuasive. C. Doubtful. D. Objective.

卷II(非选择题 满分35分)

五、按照课文内容填空(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下面课文段落，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文的连贯要求，在71-80空格处各填入一个适当的单词，使短文通顺完整。请将答案写在答题纸上。

◣ A ◢

(Book 4 Unit 2 Working the land)

Although he is one of China’s most famous scientists, Yuan Longping considers himself a farmer, for he works the land to do his research. Indeed, his 71 face and arms and his slim, strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he has 72 for the past five decades. Dr Yuan Longping grows what is called super hybrid rice. In 1974, he became the first 73 pioneer in the world to grow rice that has a high 74 . This special strain of rice makes it possible to produce one-third more of the 75 in the same fields. Now more than 60% of the rice produced in China each year is from this hybrid strain.

◣ B ◢

(Book 4 Unit 5 Theme parks)

The theme park you are probably most 76 with is Disneyland. It can be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come 77 , whether traveling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you wander around the fantasy 78 park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from giant 79 ships to terrifying free-fall drops. With all these 80 , no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland!

六、短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分)

假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中

有10处错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从11处起)不计分。

例如：It was very nice to get your invitation to spend /\ weekend with you. Luckily I was

the am

completely free then, so I’ll to say “yes”. I’ll arrive in Bristol at around 8 pm in Friday evening.

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Hello, everyone. In recent years people around the world may feel it that the climate has been

getting warmer and warmer. Places which used to be rich snowfall have no snow in winters.

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