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　　2016学年第一学期南模中学高二年级外语学科期中考试卷
　　II. Grammar and vocabulary
　　（A）
　　The year was 1932. Amelia Earhart was flying alone from North America to England in a small single-engined aeroplane. At midnight, several hours after she had left Newfoundland, she ran into bad weather. To make things worse, her altimeter (高度表) failed and she didn’t know how high she _________(fly). At night, and in a storm, a pilot is in great difficulty without an altimeter. At times, her plane nearly plunged (冲) into the sea.
　　Just before dawn, there was further trouble. Amelia noticed flames (火焰) coming from the engine. Would she be_______ to reach land? There was nothing to do except keep _________(go) and hope.
　　In the end, Amelia Earhart did reach Ireland, and for the courage_______ she had shown, she was warmly welcomed in England and Europe. When she returned to the United States, she__________(honor) by President Hoover at a special dinner in the White House. From that time on, Amelia Earhart was famous.
　　What was so important about her flight? Amelia Earhart was the first woman________(fly)the Atlantic Ocean alone, and she had set a record of fourteen hours and fifty-six minutes.
　　In the years that followed, Amelia Earhart made several flights across the United States, and on each occasion she set a new record for flying time and was ______________ (sl) than her previous flight. Amelia Earhart made these flights to show that women had a place in aviation (航空) and that air travel was useful. Her passion for flight lasted in her remaining life_______  she mysteriously disappeared from public in the year 1937.
　　(B)
　　All plants need water to grow. Watering plants seems like a simple tast it actually requires many considerations. For example , plants growing in areas with low rainfall or areas________(expose) to dry wind require more water. On the other hand, plants which have a good adaptation to dry conditions or have the ability to store water in their cells require_________(frequent) watering . The watering of plants should not be viewed as a minor process in gardening______this task plays an extremely important role in ensuring healthy plant growth.
　　Let's first take a closer look at plants growing in gardens. Since watering is a critical gardening task,________accessible water supply is vital. A garden tap with a hose of sufficient length to reach the furthest part of the garden_________(prefer). This tends to make watering much easier and ensures adequate water is provided for the plants. Most inexperienced gardeners water little_____very frequently. This is undesirable as it encourages shallow root growth. In addition, watering in full sun causes leaves to lose water quickly from the surface of the soil. Therefore, some experts recommend_______(install) an automatic watering system.
　　As for plants growing in pots or containers, they tend to lose water rapidly. One way to reduce such a risk is________(group) the plants close together to keep moisture. Try to move them to a shady place if you are a