江苏省江阴市一中2011—2012学年上学期高二期中考试（英语）.doc

1、江阴市一中2011-2012学年度第一学期期中试卷高二英语 2011.11 注意事项：1. 本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）。考试结束后，将答题卡和答题纸一并交回。考试时间120分钟。2. 请考生务必将自己的姓名和考试证号用黑色笔和2B铅笔涂在答题卡上。3. 第一卷答案必须用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上，在其他位置作答一律无效。第一卷（共75分）第一部分：听力（20）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What does the man probably do?A. A businessmanB. A student C. A professo

2、r2. What are the speakers talking about?A. What the woman should give to her family.B. Trouble in the mans family.C. The reason why the man has so many clocks.3. What does the woman imply about the sale?A. She bought something for her aunt.B. She missed it.C. She went to it on her way to the hospita

3、l.4. What should the man do according to the woman?A. Use a tool to open the window.B. Shut the window tightly.C. Stick to his work.5. How does Mrs. Harrison respond?A. She is understanding.B. She is happy.C. She is angry.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What kind of ticke

4、t does the man want to buy?A. First class, single ticket.B. First class, return ticket.C. Economic class, single ticket.7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the conversation?A. Cobbers plane took off 15 minutes ago.B. The man missed Cobber again.C. The man bought a ticket to Sydney.请听第7段材料

5、，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man need to know first to find a specific magazine?A. Who the editor is.B. How old the magazine is .C. What the magazine is about.9. Where will the man probably go to find the magazine?A. To the first floor.B. To the second floor.C. To the third floor.10. Which word can be

6、st describe the woman?A. HelpfulB. ImpoliteC. Curious请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Who gave birth to a baby yesterday?A. The woman speakerB. The womans sisterC. The mans sister12. What is the new babys name?A. FrancesB. FranceC. Francis13. What can we know from the conversation?A. Those named Elmer and Hube

7、r are always bad guys.B. School students marks depend on their first names.C. Some people are affected by their strong feelings towards names.请听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is the woman anxious to go back home?A. Her kids will arrive home after school.B. She is too tired to work.C. She has finished her w

8、ork.15. What is the man going to do?A. Make a contractB. Meet his lawyerC. Pick up his kids16. When should the woman be home today?A. At about 4 pm B. At about 5 pmC. At about 5:30 pm17. Why might the man miss the program?A. He may have to prepare for tomorrows business trip.B. He will meet one of h

9、is clients at that time.C. He will be caught in a traffic jam.请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What question may doctors ask about children?A. What games they are interested in.B. How much homework they get every day.C. How long their parents stay with them daily.19. What does the Institute suggest the childr

10、en under two should do?A. Receive early education.B. Have more activities.C. Have regular check-ups.20. What should childrens bedrooms be like?A. No place to play.B. Near a common area.C. A place without a TV set.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项选择：（共15题，每题1分，满分15分）21. Fengjun，_ president of Aigo Technolo

11、gy Company, is the second Chinese billionaire to promise _all-donation after Chen Guangbiao.A. the; / B. a; an C. the, the D./; an22. I believe _ you have tried your best and _ you can come to the top of the class.Athat；/ B. /; / C. /; that D. how; that23. The school should _ immediately to the stud

12、ents request that they should have more time to relax. A. respond B. refer C. answer D. follow24. Standing on the platform, Professor Li kept silent for a moment, on the audience below.A. her eyes fixed B. and her eyes fixedC. and her eyes fixing D. her eyes fixing25. Only one third of the people pr

13、esent at the meeting voted the new law.A. in search of B. in favor ofC. in short of D. in case of26. The father stood up in order to protect his 15-year-old son, saying that he was not the one .A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. being blamed27. Give me a cigarette, please. Mine .A. has been given o

14、ut B. has been run outC. has used up D. has been run out of28. Written in a hurry, How can it be satisfactory?A. they found many mistakes in the report.B. Sam made lots of mistakes in the report.C. there are plenty of mistakes in the report.D. the report is full of mistakes.29. After the new techniq

15、ue was introduced，the factory produced _ tractors in 1988 as the year before. A. as twice many B. as many twice C. twice as many D. twice many as 30. five hours to the meeting, David learnt that it had been postponed.A. Having driven B. Driven C. Being driven D. To be driven31. I would have come ear

16、lier, but I _ that you were waiting for me. A. hadnt knownB. didnt know C. would have known D. havent know32. It is no use _ to persuade him _ smoking because he has been addicted to it since he wasyoung. A. trying, to quit B. to try, to quit C. to try, quit D. trying, quit33._ seems to be a strong

17、competitionin China for senior high students to enter college or university.A. It B. This C. That D. There34._ there is no restriction on foreign entries at the film festival ，those that win are in minority. A. unless B. When C Where D while35- Mr. White, will you please teach me how to perform pair

18、 skating today?- . You have to practise single skating well first.A. Two heads are better than one. B. Think twice before you do.C. Learn to walk before you run. D. One today is worth two tomorrows.第二节：完型填空（共20题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从3655个题中所给出的四个选项中选出最佳答案，并涂在答题卡上。Just recently I had been wonde

19、ring if there was much point in doing little acts of kindness. So often they get 36, and occasionally they come back to bite you! Then, just last week, after a long travel, I found myself 37 at a bus station. The bus was four hours late! So, I guess I wasnt in a good 38 . Thats when a woman asked me

20、 if I had any spare 39 to help her get a bus ticket. “Oh, sure,” I said sarcastically (挖苦地). “How much would you like?” As I spoke, I mentally kicked myself for my 40 and reached into my bag for some money. As I handed her five dollars, I heard low sounds from her stomach because of real 41 . I reac

21、hed back into my bag and brought out a 42 I had bought earlier. I handed it to her with a(n) 43 that I hoped would make up for my earlier tone of voice. Getting a 44 look at her now, I realized she was extremely tired, like she had had several months of 45 days! As she took the food, a look of 46 wa

22、shed over her. In return, she tried to give me a Milwaukee bus ticket! I dont live in Milwaukee and the ticket will probably 47 be used, but I took it. A few minutes later she came back over, apologized, and told me she was still 48 of five dollars. I took some singles out of my bag and slipped a tw

23、enty in there as well. 49, the voice in my head told me I was being a fool.Five minutes later she came back again and tried to 50 my twenty. When I said it was for her so she could get something else to 51, and that I was completely serious and I wasnt taking it 52 , she started crying and hugged me

24、. From now on, when I wonder if it is 53 trying to help someone, I will remember that woman. Maybe I am really making a 54 for someone. So, sure, sometimes my efforts might not be noticed, and sometimes they might come back to bite me, but they might actually 55 another human being!36. A. ignored B.

25、 appreciated C. acknowledged D. forgiven37. A. examined B. trapped C. confused D. delayed 38. A. habit B. place C. mood D. situation39. A. change B. time C. hand D. energy40. A. appearance B. attitude C. selfishness D. experience41. A. pain B. anxiety C. hunger D. fear42. A. souvenirB. ticket C. gif

26、t D. cake 43. A. shout B. smile C. apology D. praise44. A. quick B. gentle C. good D. cold45. A. darkB. tough C. mysterious D. special46. A. reliefB. regret C. doubt D. anger47. A. once B. often C. sometimes D. never 48. A. ashamed B. aware C. short D. proud 49. A. EventuallyB. However C. Therefore

27、D. Besides50. A. return B. show C. share D. earn51. A. do B. trade C. add D. eat 52. A. away B. out C. back D. over53. A. hard B. fun C. useless D. worth 54. A. differenceB. profit C. decision D. suggestion 55. A. exciteB. help C. educate D. inspire第三部分 阅读理解（共10题，每题2分，共20分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A B C D四个

28、选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（A）“Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton (骨骼) in the closet (衣橱)?” Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thoughtfully. “Well, its something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the pa

29、st, someone in Dads family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.” “Why pick on my family?” Jessicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt your great-great-grandf

30、ather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse. After dinner, the house was ver

31、y quiet. Jessicas parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read. When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. J

32、ust as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank in a faint (晕倒), waking only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husb

33、and and daughter.“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and

34、Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,” she thought.56. According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the close” means _. A. a family honor B. a family secretC. a family story D. a family treasure57. What can we learn about some Australians ancestor

35、s from Paragraph 2? A. They were brought to Australia as prisoners. B. They were the earliest people living in Australia. C. They were involved in some crimes in Australia. D. They were not regarded as criminals in their days.58. Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home? A. She was curious about it. B.

36、 She planned to keep it for fun. C. She needed it for her school task. D. She intended to scare her parents.59. Jessicas parents laughed madly at the end of the story probably because _. A. they were crazy. B. they were over excited. C. they realized their misunderstanding. D. they both thought they

37、 had won the quarrel.（B）Dear Friend,The recent success of childrens books has made the general public aware that theres a huge market out there.And theres a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of childrens books bought each year . plus stories and articles needed by o

38、ver 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? Theyre ordinary folks like you and me.But am I good enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didnt know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a

39、 free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.The promise that paid off.The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:You will complete at least one manuscript(手稿) suitable to

40、 hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.I really didnt expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published childrens books

41、 and over 300 stories and articles.Free test and brochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize your writing dream today. Theres nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades

42、 forever.Sincerely,Kristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Childrens Literature63.From the first three paragraphs, we learn that_.A. childrens books are usually bestsellers.B. publishers are making $3 billion each year.C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention.D. there is a growing need for

43、 writers of childrens books.64. When finishing the course, you are promised to_.A. be a successful publisherB. become a confident editorC. finish one work for publicationD. get one story or article published65. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_.A. prove she is a good instructorB. promot

44、e the writing programC. give her advice on course preparationD. show she sold more stories than article（C）Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper, when the TV news can b

45、ring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man, when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know? Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold mor

46、e than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbooks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at th

47、e cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because y

48、ou can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbook, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.60. It can be i

49、nferred from the passage that _.A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge. B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information. C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun.D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself.61. What does the sentences “Television has not killed rea

50、ding, however ” underlined in the second paragraph suggest? A. People only need reading, though. B. Reading is still necessary today.C. Reading is more fun than television. D. Watching television doesnt help reading.62. What can we learn from the passage? A. Fewer and fewer people will buy books. B.

51、 A good dictionary should be kept in every home. C. Books with hard covers sell better than paperbooks. D. More people like TV programs about famous men.第二卷（非选择题 共四部分 共45分）第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）请仔细阅读下列文章，并根据所读内容在文章后的表格中的空格内填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上，每空只填一个单词。When difficult people express

52、es themselves orally, they generally want at least two things: theyve been heard and theyve been understood. As a good communicator should be a good listener, five steps are advocated toward good listening.The first step is cooperating. How does a difficult person know that youre listening and under

53、standing? In fact, its through the way you look and sound while he is talking. You may help him to fully express his thoughts and feelings. You do this by nodding your head in agreement, making certain sounds of understanding.When the person begins to repeat whats been said, its a signal of step two

54、: turning back. It means that you repeat back some words he is using, sending a clear signal that youve listening carefully and that you think what he is saying is important.Having heard what he has to say, the next step is clarifying. At this point, you start to gather information about what is bei

55、ng communicated. Ask same open-ended questions, which will allow you to figure out what intention he is hoping to satisfy.The fourth step is to summarize what youve heard. This allows you to make sure that both you and the difficult person the same page. When you do this, two things happen. First, i

56、f youve missed something, he can fill in the details. Second youve shown that youre making an effort to understand completely. This increases possibility of gaining cooperation from him.Having listened carefully, youve now arrived at the point of confirming with the person that he feels satisfied th

57、at his thoughts have been fully voiced. Ask if he feels understood.Then enough sincere listening, questioning, and remembering are brought together, understanding is usually achieved and a difficult person becomes less difficult and more cooperative.(66) Listen to understandReasonDifficult people ho

58、pe they have been heard and (67) when they express themselves.(68) towards listening(69) in agreement and make some sounds of understanding while a difficult person is speaking.Repeat some (70) that you have heard.Collect information about the persons expressions and find his (71) .Give a (72) of wh

59、at the person has said.Confirm that the person gains (73) from speaking his thoughts.ResultA difficult person will be (74) to cooperate with if understanding is achieved.(75) You may unlock the doors to difficult peoples minds after you listen and understand.第五部分 文字题 （根据句子意思，用适当的词填空，请将正确的答案填在答题卷上）注意

60、：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上，每空只填一个单词，每空0.5分。第一节 单词拼写 （共10题，每小题0.5分，共5分）1. If the interviewer asked about your family or school, speak with loyalty and _.（喜爱）2. Dont you think it _（荒唐的）to go out for a picnic in such bad weather?3. When the old man let out his real _ （身份）as the president of the multinational

61、company, the womanwas shocked.4. Its a little_ (别扭的 尴尬的), because hes my friend but Im still his boss. 5. This _ （环境的） effect of this new factory could be disastrous.6. Children and a_ should be paid more attention to. 7. It is a h_ thing to see one person make another suffer. 8. He is not a friend

62、of mine，only an a_.9. The quality of raw m_ is essential to the quality of product.10.His old car c_ much gasoline, so he decided to buy a new one.第二节 动词填空（共10题，每小题0.5分，共5分）1. The 8,892-kilometre-long border is said to be the longest border in the world not _ (defend) by an armyor the police.2. I am

63、 sure that the people in the disaster areas are on their way to_ (live) a better life.3. With all the cartoon books I needed_ (buy), I left the bookstore.4. The little girl, who has been spoiled has got used to _ (offer) everything she needs.5. After getting lost, the hiker spent several days walkin

64、g through wild, lonely countryside before _.(find)6. It is such a small problem that it is hardly worth _ (trouble) about.7. Id be the first _ (admit) that I might be wrong.8. One aim of genetically modified research is _ (produce)food which will make us healthier. 9. At first he refused to accept a

65、ny responsibility but he ended up _.(apologize)10._ (expose)to lead does great harm to childrens learning ability.第三节 完成句子（共20空，每小题0.5分，共10分）1. 卡扎菲被抓时大喊：“宽恕我！”“_ _ to me!” Gadhafi cried, when he was captured. 2. 减少盐的摄入量也不会让你更健康。To _ _ on salt does not make you healthier. 3. 纽约市的消防员在解救911恐怖袭击受害者中尽职尽责

66、。New York firefighters_ their _ in rescuing victims in 911 terrorist attacks. 4. 他们会紧张缺乏自信，或者暴力倾向，步父亲的后尘。They will become nervous and lack self-confidence or become violent and aggressive, _ in the fathers _. 5. I always consider fuel consumption when buying a car.I always_ fuel consumption into _ w

67、hen buying a car.6. This problem of labor shortage might be more serious in the following several years.This problem of labor shortage might be more serious in the several years _ _ .7.I guess he has been hurt deeply, so he was so cautious.He _ _ _ hurt deeply, so he was so cautious. 8. As to the qu

68、estions you have just asked, I will answer you tomorrow.With _ _ the questions you have just asked, I will have them _ tomorrow.9.The survey is being conducted; Im sure well be informed of the results soon.The survey _ _ , I m sure well be informed of the results soon.第六部分：书面表达（满分15分）下图反映的是网络时代所出现的一

69、种问题，有些孩子沉溺于网上交流而忽视了与父母的沟通。请你根据对该漫画的理解用英语写一篇短文。该文应包含以下要点：1. 该漫画告诉了我们什么；2. 你对此现象的看法；3. 我们该如何主动和父母亲沟通。注意：1. 表达时要适当发挥想象，不要仅作简单描述。2. 词数100左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。3. 文中不得提及本人的相关信息。参考词汇：漫画caricatureModern technology has many advantages. While we enjoy the fun and convenience of the Internet, we also experience so

70、me new problems. This caricature describes one of them._江阴市一中2011-2012学年度第一学期期中试卷答案高二英语 2011.11听力1-5 BCBAC 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 BAABC单选21-25 DCAAB 26-30 CDDCA 31-35 BADDC完型36-40 ADCAB 41-45 CDBCB 46-50 ADCBA 51-55 DCDAB阅读56-59 BACC 60-62 DCB 63-65 CBB任务型阅读66. Topic/Title 67.understood 68. St

71、eps 69. Nod 70. words71.intention72. summary 73. satisfaction 74. easier 75. Conclusion单词拼写1.affection 2. absurd 3.identity 4. awkward 5.environmental 6.adolescent 7. horrible 8. acquaintance 9.material 10.consumed动词填空1.defended 2. living 3. bought 4.being offered 5.being found6.troubling 7.to admit 8.to produce 9.apologizing 10.Being exposed完成句子1. Show mercy2. cut back3. did part 4. following footsteps5. take consideration6. to follow.7. must have been8. regard to answered9. being conducted_高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网