河南省兰考二中2016-2017学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

兰考二高2016—2017学年上学期期末考试 高二英语试题 第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Saving money is easy when you don’t have anything else to spend it on，but what happens when things come suddenly that demand some of your hard-earned money？These are called expenses. Chances are，most of your basic living expenses-food, shelter（住所），clothing , medical care--are covered by your family. But perhaps you and your family have agreed that you’ll pay for other certain expenses out of your own money, such as cell phone bills, after-school snacks, jewelry or club fees. Expenses that happen regularly, like every week or month, are called “fixed” expenses. The good news is that because you know when these expenses are coming, you can plan for them. But life is full of surprises, and sometimes these surprises turn into expenses, too. You might have an emergency like fixing a flat tire on your bike, or just something unusual like the class trip to the Six Flags. These are called “unexpected” expenses and if you are smart with your money, you’ll plan for these as well. Here’s a secret when it comes to saving money: If you think of it as a regular expense, it’ll be easier to put a certain amount aside. Tell yourself that the $20.00 you are trying to save up every month is something you absolutely（绝对地）must do, and there is no getting around it. What kinds of fixed expenses do you have Can you think of any unexpected expenses that have come up for you in the past Can you think of any you might have now or in the near future 1. Which of the following expenses is most probably paid out of your own money A. Money spent on sports. B. Money spent on medicine. C. Money spent on clothing. D. Money spent on meals. 2. Which of the following is an "unexpected" expense A. Paying for house rent. B. Buying snacks. C. Changing a new tire. D. Paying for cell phone bills. 3. According to the author, what can make saving money easier A. Trying your best to prevent emergencies. B. Putting some money aside as a regular expense. C. Cutting most of your expenses. D. Earning as much as you can after class. 4. The underlined part in the 4th paragraph means_____. A. you can't let out this secret B. there's no point in arguing about it C. you have other solutions to it D.there is no other choice B A Guide to the University Food The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Douglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV w ... ...