54. The underlined phrase “passed away” in the last paragraph probably means “______”.

A. arrived　 　　B. lost　　 　　　C. left　　 　　　　D. died

答案：51-54 ACDD

B

Remembering names is an important social skill．Here are some ways to master it．

◆Recite and repeat in conversation．

When you hear a person’s name，repeat it．Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips．You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial．

◆Ask the other person to recite and repeat．

You can let other people help you remember their names．After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you．Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names．

◆Admit you don’t know．

Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed．Most of them will feel sympathy if you say，“I’m working to remember names better．Yours is right on the tip of my tongue．What is it again?”

◆Use associations．

Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual．For example，you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair.” To reinforce(加强)your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.

◆Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.

When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering everyone. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

◆Go early.

Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others -- an automatic review for you.

53. When painting the house, the father asked the author to hold a paint brush because ______.

A. he wanted to make his work easy　　 B. he was too old to work all by himself

C. he just wanted his daughter to help him　 D. he wanted to have a talk with his daughter

52. How old was the author’s father when he made a swing for his granddaughter?

A. 45.　 　　　B. 67.　 　　　C. 71.　　 　　　　D. 76.

51. When the author was young, her father ______.

A. was busy with his work　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. disliked his children　

C. often talked to his children　　 　　　　　　　 D. never cared about his children

55．What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To tell a traveling experience　　 　　　　B．To introduce a site of interest

C．To recommend a travelling place　　　　 D．To give a geography lesson

答案：51-55　 BCADC　

浙江省桐乡市第一中学10-11学年高二上学期期中考试

A

For 52 years my father got up every morning at 5:30 am, except Sunday, and went to work. He returned home at 5:30 pm, for dinner at 6:00 pm. I never remember my father having a night out with his children. All he asked from me as a daughter was to hold his hammer while he repaired something, just so we could have some time to talk to each other.

For 22 years, after I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday. Nine years ago, my father, 67 years old, spent three days painting my house. He asked me to hold the paint brush for him and talk to him. But I was too busy and I could not take the time to hold the paint brush, or talk to my father.

Five years ago, my father spent five hours making a swing(秋千)for my daughter. Again, all he asked me to do was to give him a glass of tea, and talk to him. But again, I had some clothes to wash, and the house to clean.

On January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me as usual, this time from my sister’s home in Florida. I had to get to church, and I cut the conversation short.

The call came at 4:40 pm. That day, my father was in hospital in Florida. I got on an airplane immediately, and on the way, I made up my mind that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him.

I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am, but my father had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.

54．What does the underlined word mean in the passage?

A．Overlook　　 B．Consist of　 C．Be next to　　 D．Be the most important thing in

53．Arrange the following places in the order from the smallest to the biggest.

A．Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain　　　　　 B．Scotland, Edinburgh, Britain

C．Edinburgh, Britain, Scotland　　　　　 D．Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh

52．Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Royal Mile is the longest street in the world

B．Next to Edinburgh Castle is Princess Street

C．Palace of Holyroodhouse is at one end of Royal Mile

D．Royal Mile was built in 1723

51．Where can you find this passage?

A．In a local guide book　　 B．In a travel journal　 C．In a student’s diary　　　 D．In a science report

50．What’s correct about relativity?

A．Relativity is a theory that needs developing

B．Relativity is the accuracy of mathematics

C．Relativity is developed through investigation and tested through mathematics

D．Relativity is a theory developed through mathematics and tested through investigation

答案：46-50　 CDDBD　

C

Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s two big cities, the capital. It is affectionately known and has enormous historical significance. Situated on the east coast of Scotland, Edinburgh proudly offers a window to past. Indeed Edinburgh has been Scotland’s royal city since 1437. Most of Edinburgh’s sights are contained within two districts: the old town and the contrasting new town. The largely medieval Royal Mile which stretches for a statute(法定的)mile and the 107 yards from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Hollyroodhouse, dominates the city’s central area. The Royal Mile has been quoted as being: The largest, longest and finest street for buildings and density of inhabitants, not only in Britain, but in the world.

To millions of visitors, Edinburgh Castle is a must see because there are many treasures. Princess Street is located in Edinburgh’s new town directly below the castle. Next to Princess Street, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle lies the broad green Princess Street Gardens. This is one of the most delightful gardens I have even visited.

Another marvelous site to visit is Calton Hill. I sat for hours on it, just happy to breathe the fresh air.

I stayed in Edinburgh for about two weeks and never tired of the cityscape. I must admit the Edinburgh is really a place no traveler will cross out from the traveling list.