广西玉林市育才中学2012-2013学年高二上10月月考英(4)

高二英语试题

Doris is pleased. She answers, "Two months ago." Doris asks, "Herbie, when did your hair begin to turn gray?" He replies, "A long time ago."

Doris says, "Oh, very handsome."

Now they aren't bored anymore. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of coffee changed their lives?

60. In the TV story, Doris looks bored because .

A. she doesn't like the breakfast that morning

B. she has been married to Herbie for a long time

C. Herbie doesn't care much for her

D. Herbie isn't interested in the breakfast she cooks

61. The TV story wants to tell the viewers .

A. to have an immediate try at the new coffee

B. to have a good laugh at the good couple

C. that a nice breakfast must go with nice coffee

D. that advertisements can certainly increase goods production

62. What does the author mean by saying the last sentence?

A. What kind of coffee can change people's lives?

B. How can a new kind of coffee change people's lives?

C. Nice coffee can change one's life.

D. A new kind of coffee costs quite a lot.

A. who pays for TV programs in the United States

B. what a TV advertisement is usually like in the USA

C. why long married couples dislike speaking to each other

D. what made Herbie and Doris not bored any more

C

I remember my mother as a strong woman. She came to America when she was 12 — old enough to remember her homeland, young enough to forget. While learning a new language, she achieved scores and grades high enough to be admitted to Duke University. With a degree in computer science, she finally became the manager of a company in New York. My mother could give fluent speeches, say ―wolves‖ correctly.

It was my mother who always stressed the importance of language. From the time I was born, I was read to. I would fall asleep to the sounds of my parents’voices, whether it was my dad’s softly accented, or my mother’s clear English. The flow of language was unbroken, and whether in Chinese or English, the stream of communication flowed through our house.

One October morning in sixth grade, after my mother had left to catch the train to the city, I left the house for the bus stop. I was surprised when I saw our car, the door hanging open. As I drew closer, I saw my mother lying on the ground.

In the hospital, it was hard to believe that the lady who lay before me was my mom. My mother could not remember my name. As the leaves changed colors, it became clear that the stroke (中风) had created a wall between my mother’s mind and mouth: Her mind was not any less clear, but the words she spoke were not what she meant.

The battle my mother faced taught me the importance of language. Without it, identity (身份) does not exist; relationships cannot be formed; stories cannot be told; directions cannot be given, and knowing anything about anyone is impossible. Without language, communication cannot take place. Without language, one cannot express the beauty of a sunset or the kindness of a stranger. The world would pass us by in silence.

64. From where might the author’s mom come to America?

A. China. B. England. C.Russia. D. Canada.

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A. the author was taught to read since she was born

B. the author’s father spoke English poorly

C. the author couldn’t fall asleep without being read to

D. the author’s parents taught her language by talking a lot

66. The illness left the author’s mother unable to _____.

A. think clearly B. express herself well C. speak D. hear

A. a strong mother B. a family’s disaster

C. the importance of language D. the way of teaching language

D

Austin Children’s Museum

This 7,000-square-foot museum aims to entertain and educate children up to age 9. In its Global City exhibit, they can go grocery shopping, order lunch at a diner, pretend (假装)that they are doctors, or construction workers, and more.