科目: 來源:2015屆甘肅省高二第一學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Playing basketball isn’t ladylike. That’s what Jewell Chapman’s high school headmaster told her in 1961 when he was against the girls’ basketball program.
“We were very discouraged, ” said Chapman, a forward(前鋒)for her high school team of Des Moines.
Nearly 50 years later, Chapman is back on the playground. She’s 62 and plays for “Hot Pink Grannies”, joining about 10 other women on a team whose uniforms are black trousers and hot pink socks. They play in the Iowa Granny Basketball League.
It’s one of dozens of basketball leagues for women over 50 that have arisen across the country. For some, it’s a chance to exercise and meet people; for others, it’s a once – refused chance to make up.
“You see more and more elderly women’s teams taking part in state and national competitions,” said Michael Rogers, a professor in sports studies at Wichita State University. “In the future it will be something common to have leagues like this.”
Yearly surveys by the National Sporting Goods Association show the number of women aged 55 and older who play basketball at least 50 times a year has grown from 16,000 in 1995 to nearly 131,000 ten years later.
The women on the Hot Pink Grannies are good – natured but competitive when game time comes.
“I think I’m tough” says Colleen Pulliam, 69, showing off her strong arms at her challengers in a game against “Strutters”, known for their bright yellow socks.
Granny Basketball Leagues and similar groups spread quickly through much of the country, including California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
1.Which is right about Chapman?
A.She thinks playing basketball isn’t ladylike.
B.She is now 62 years old and feels discouraged.
C.She plays basketball again about 50 years later.
D.She is a forward in the Hot Pink Grannies.
2.The underlined sentence “it’s a once – refused chance to make up” in the fourth paragraph means .
A.it is chance to realize their old dream
B.it is chance to take part in sports
C.it is chance to earn a reputation
D.it is chance to compete for medals
3.Who is probably a player of “Hot Oink Grannies”?
A.Des Moines. B.Colleen Pulliam. C.Michael Rogers. D.Strutters.
4.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Some elderly women play basketball with the purpose of getting wealthy.
B.Granny Basketball Leagues have spread all over the USA.
C.The women on the Hot Pink Grannies are good – natured and less competitive.
D.The number of women aged 55 and older who play basketball has greatly increased.
5.From the passage we can infer .
A.in the 1960s, playing basketball wasn’t considered as a girls’ sport
B.the color of the socks is of great importance to granny players
C.more and more granny players are confident about getting higher scores
D.Jewell Chapman’s high school headmaster has already changed his attitude
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科目: 來源:2015屆甘肅省高二第一學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
When you are visiting New York City with kids,there are numerous things to do which will entertain their spirits and feed their minds.
•The Whispering Gallery
Make your way to the Whispering Gallery. The Whispering Room's architecture allows for a phenomenon that usually sparks a lot of giggles. Once inside the gallery,place one person facing the corner at one end of the room and then place another person facing the corner at the opposite end. Ask one of the participants to whisper a phrase or a quick sentence or two and the person at the opposite end will be able to hear every word that was said.
E.42nd St.
New York,NY 10017
2127715322
grandcentralterminal.com
•American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869.In addition to its impressive exhibits,permanent attractions bring the cool feeling to kids. They can enter the Fossil Halls and take in the impressive dinosaur skeletons. And the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life educates kids on the fragility of the ocean.
Central Park West at 79th St.
New York,NY,10024
212—769—5606
amnh.org
•The Scholastic Store
Most parents want their children to read,and moreover,to enjoy reading. The Scholastic Store helps to make that wish a reality by publishing engaging,well written stories that appeal to children. With classics such as Clifford the Big Red Dog,The Magic School Bus,and Harry Potter,the Scholastic Store will delight your children.
557 Broadway
New York,10012
212—343—6100
scholastic.com
•Ellen's Stardust Diner
The restaurant is a place where each person in your family can find something to eat .At Ellen's Stardust Diner,a diverse menu will whet everyone's appetite. Arugula salads,grilled cheese,burgers and meatloaf are all on this varied menu. The hall of beauty queens,a drive-in theatre and wait staff that sing to you can add to the unique dining experience.
•1650 Broadway,corner of 51st St.
•New York,NY 10019
•2129565151
ellensstardustdiner.com
1.Once children visit the Whispering Gallery they'll find it ________.
A.interesting B.splendid C.disappointing D.frightening
2.Which of the following websites helps the kids learn about the ancient ocean life?
A.ellensstardustdiner.com B.grandcentralterminal.com
C.a(chǎn)mnh.org D.scholastic.com
3.You would like to get your children interested in reading so you can bring them to visit ________.
A.the Whispering Gallery B.the Scholastic Store
C.Ellen's Stardust Diner D.American Museum of Natural History
4.In addition to your favorite food in Ellen's Stardust Diner you can also ________.
A.make some good friends
B.see many beautiful queens
C.receive the first—class service
D.enjoy some entertaining programs
5.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A.Tips for travelling around New York City
B.Children would like to travel in big cities
C.Things to do with kids in New York City
D.Entertaining activities in the United States
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科目: 來源:2015屆甘肅省高二第一學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:其他題
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 1. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 2. . Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 3.
The following methods may work best for you.
Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
Write your notes in your own words.
4. .
Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速記). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 5. .
A.Use words, not complete sentences.
B.There are three practical note-taking methods.
C.You must write your notes on separate paper.
D.Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G.First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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科目: 來源:2015屆甘肅省高二第一學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:短文改錯
下面短文中有10處語言錯誤。請在有錯誤的地方增加、刪除或修改某個單詞。
增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(Λ),并在其下面寫上該加的詞。
刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。
修改:在錯的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫上修改后的詞。
注意:1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;
2. 只允許修改10處,多者(從第11處起)不計分。
When I was in high school, most of my friend had bicycles. I hoped I could also have it. One day I saw a second-hand bicycle, that was only one hundred Yuan. I asked my father the money. But he said he could only give me half of the money. He should find the other half myself. So I went to sell newspapers after the school. My father was pleasing when I showed him the money a month after. He gives me the other fifty. You can imagine what happy I was when I rode to school on my own bicycle.
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科目: 來源:2015屆甘肅省高二第一學(xué)期期中考試英語試卷(解析版) 題型:信息匹配
假如你是王飛,今天你收到了好友李磊的一封信。信中說他想買一部手機,為此他想征求一下你的意見。請你根據(jù)以下提示,給李磊寫一封回信,建議他不要買手機。
1.校內(nèi)不允許使用手機,因為會打擾別人; 2.發(fā)短信會占據(jù)太多的學(xué)習(xí)時間;
3.經(jīng)常會收到一些不良短信; 4.手機費用會增加父母的經(jīng)濟負擔(dān)。
注意:1.回信須包括以上全部要點,但不得逐句翻譯;2.要符合書信的格式要求;
3.詞數(shù):100左右。
參考詞匯:短信 the short message;打擾disturb
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科目: 來源:2015屆福建福州八縣(市高二上學(xué)期期中聯(lián)考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:單項填空
As a film star she was a success, but as a wife she was ________ failure, so their marriage ended in ________ failure.
A. /; / B. /; a C. a; a D. a; /
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—When can I use your computer?
—Never! ________should you touch it.
A. At no time B. At some time C. At any time D. At one time
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We could hardly believe what she says because she is____ ____changing her mind.
A. regularly B. steadily C. eventually D. constantly
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The young man,who by then ___ admission to university,decided to do some part-time jobs to gain more practical experience.
A.gained B.was gaining C.has gained D.had gained
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Jack liked the milk so much that he had it ____to his house every week.
A. deliver B. to deliver C. delivered D. delivering
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