南开中学高2017级14-15学年（上）期末试题 - 英语(2)

D. He prepared picnics for them.

57. Nobody moved the stone out of the way because

A. they knew the rich man would move it . B. it was too dark to notice the stone C. they didn't want to do hard things D. it was too heavy to lift

58. The writer tries to tell us that . A. no pains, no gains B. accidents will happen

C. actions speak louder than words

D. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

59. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The Stone in the Road

B. The Rich Man in the Castle C. The Poor Men in the Village D. The Poor Village near the Castle

B

With 365,000 residents and almost a million people in the surrounds, Zurich（苏 黎世） is the country's biggest city. Although the city's roots go back to 15 BC, it wasn't until 1848 that the districts of Switzerland united in confederation（联邦）. Today, Zurich is a world-class, international destination which attracts millions to tourists every year. The arrival of immigration has changed the city's face. It's common to find Chinese or Lebanese dishes next to a Swiss restaurant selling traditional food.

Once known as a banking and business center, the city has slowly reinvented itself. The best evidence can be found in Zuri West. It used to be an industrial area, and has been transformed into a place of fashionable restaurants, shops and apartments.

I parked my bike at the Schiffbau, a former boat-factory that is now one of the hottest places in town. It was still early morning, and I wandered past La Salle

Restaurant, where people were laying white cloth on the tables. Then, I walked over to the former Lowenbrau brewery factory, which now houses five art galleries and three museums.

Traveling around Zurich by bicycle is enjoyable, and it's a good idea, since

parking spaces are hard to come by. There are many bike tracks along the wide, clean streets. For a deposit of CHF 20 (about US$16), visitors can get a bike for free at the bike station behind the Hauptbahnhof (main train station).

The city's best shopping can be found in the area south of the train station, which offers plenty of treasures, from high-end designer clothing to the world's best watches. Switzerland is not part of the European Union, which contributes to higher prices than many other places in Europe. At times, the prices can be shocking, such as having to pay US$11 for two small bottles of water.

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60. According to the passage, Zurich . A. was firstly founded in 1848

B. is now a city with many factories

C. has food from many parts of the world

D. remains unchanged in spite of the arrival of immigrants

61. Which of the following shows that the city has reinvented itself? A. It attracts tourists from all over the world. B. It is known as a banking and business center.

C. Travelling around the city by bicycle is enjoyable. D. A former factory is now used to display art works.

62. Why are the prices higher in Switzerland than in many other parts of Europe? A. The goods here are of highest quality. B. It is difficult to find places for shopping. C. People in Switzerland are extremely rich.

D. Switzerland doesn't belong to the European Union. . 63. Where are you most likely to find this article?

A. In a magazine about fashion. B. In a book about popular science. C. In the geography textbook. D. On a tour website.

C

A teenage soldier, who was turned into a human fireball in a petrol bomb attack in Iraq, has battled back to fitness to complete amazing 126 marathons(马拉松). Karl Hinett, 27, has covered more than 6,650 miles across five continents, including marathons at both the North and South Pole.

Karl was only 19 when he almost died during an operation in Iraq in 2005. He, was inside a tank which was attacked by enemies. An image of him rolling down the front of the tank covered in flames as he escaped from the tank made headlines around the world. While the other four soldiers in the tank escaped serious injury, Karl received 37 percent burns. He underwent five years of painful skin f9rafts (移植) and operations. After being discharged from hospital, he set himself the challenge of running an astonishing 200 marathons by the time he turns 30.

He started the London Marathon in 2007, and after running 126 marathons in seven years, including events in Helsinki, Miami and Tokyo, he looks to be right on for his target. He has already raised more than $10,000 for the bums unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the process.

He also attempted to climb Mount Everest with other wounded servicemen, training for the difficult journey with Prince Harry, though the mission had to be called off due to avalanche(雪崩) risks. Karl said, \intended to use that life to give back to them as long as possible.\

For Karl, the most difficult run he has ever done was a seven-day Ultra Marathon in the Amazon rainforest back in 2012. \and by the end my hands and feet were infected, it was so tough,\

Karl has now taken some time out from running to plan his wedding with his

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artist fianc6e Beth Platts, 27.

64. What made Karl famous when he was in Iraq? A. He was caught and put in prison.

B. He was seriously burnt in a bomb attack.. C. He was almost beaten to death by enemies.

D. He was the only one who escaped from the tank. 65. Why did he decide to run marathons? A. To speed his physical recovery. B. To help pay for the medical fees.

C. In memory of those soldiers killed in the war.

D. In appreciation of what the hospital had done for him. 66. What has Karl achieved so far?

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