人教版高二英语下学期期中考试题及答案

　　The World Book Day survey also has some other interesting information in it. It shows that many people lie about having read classical works by Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, Charles Dickens and so on. But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, they named JK Rowling, Jilly Cooper, and Stephen King. Forty-one percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story．

　　So which books have you lied about reading -if any - and which is your favorite?

　　60. The main reason why people lie about reading is to __________.

　　A. make fun of the listener     B. impress the listener

　　C. please the listener          D. interest the listener

　　61. The underlined word “proceeded” in the passage probably means“___________”.

　　A. wanted   B. happened    C. continued    D. stopped

　　62. What is the best title for the passage?

　　A. Are You A Book Liar?    B. Readers Are All Liars

　　C. World Book Day            D. Dreams From My Father

　　C

　　Here is some information about several famous local bakeries(面包烤房) in Indiana, the US. They serve as a social gathering place for locals.

　　Maple Lane Bakery

　　At 8260 S. State Rd. Claypool, IN. (574) 566-2917, it offers a variety of cooked pies, cookies, and bread. With 20 years’ experience Maple Lane Bakery has specialized in the making of pies. The menu includes peach pie $7.19, berry pie $7.70, apple pie $7.19 and banana pie $6.99. Feel free to place an order at least 24 hours in advance.

　　Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop

　　At 816 E. Winona Avenue Warsaw, IN. (574) 269-1231, it specializes in cakes and offers cookies and candies. The chocolate cookies are sold at $8.99 a dozen. Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop, started half a century ago, specializes in wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Buying a cake from Betty’s will not disappoint you as they are always excellent.

　　Crepes’ Quality Bakery

　　At 217 S. Cavin Street Ligonier, IN. (260) 894-3024, this third generation bakery is located downtown Ligonier. It offers cookies and cupcakes, and specializes in rolls and bread. If you plan to buy cookies for the office or work area, you had better get there early as the building workers arrive just before 5:00 am waiting for the doors to open.

　　Olympia Candy Kitchen

　　At 136 N. Main Street Goshen, IN. (574) 533-5040, it has been welcoming visitors for almost a century in its unchanged location in downtown Goshen, Indiana. Its tradition began in 1912 when Greek Nicholas began making his own chocolates. Today this family-owned operation offers all kinds candies and boxed candies.

　　If you need an order, you should call ahead of time to see if they can meet your request.

　　63. Which of the following pies is the most expensive?

　　A. Peach pie.B. Banana pie.C. Apple pie.D. Berry pie.

　　64 If you want to order a birthday cake, you are advised to call _________.

　　A. (574) 533-5040         B. (574) 269-1231

　　C. (260) 894-3024         D. (574) 566-2917

　　65. Which of the following bakeries has the shortest history?

　　A. Crepes’ Quality BakeryB. Betty’s Cakes & Candy Shop

　　C. Olympia Candy KitchenD. Maple Lane Bakery

　　66. The author wrote this passage mainly to __________.

　　A. tell readers some travel information

　　B. persuade more people to eat pies

　　C. make the bakeries better known to readers

　　D. warn customers to order bakeries in advance

　　D

　　One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyer's office. Apparently, they are there to file a divorce(离婚). Lawyer was very puzzled. After having a chat with them, he got their story.

　　This couple had been quarreling all their 40 years of marriage. Nothing ever seems to go right.

　　They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, and have their own family. There's nothing else the old couple have to worry about. All they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce.

　　While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband. “I really love you, but I really can't carry on any more, I'm sorry.”

　　"It's OK, I understand." said the husband.

　　Little did she know that, over the years, the husband has been trying all ways to please her. Little did she know that drumsticks were the husband's favorite.

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