广东省高州市第三中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家20122013学年度第一学期高二英语期中测试试题（满分150分，时间 120 分钟）一：听力：（共两节，满分35分）第一节：听力理解。（5段共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅读时间。请根据各段播放的内容其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C、项中选出正确答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第1段材料，回答第12题。1. Where does the man want to go?A. The police station. B. The railway station. C. The bus s

2、tation.2. Where do you think the conversation takes place? A. In the street. B. On a bus. C. At the station. 听第2段材料，回答第35题。3. What are they talking about?A. Their weekend classes. B. Their bobbies. C. These evening classes.4. What does the moman like? A. Writing and photography. B. Writing and danci

3、ng. C. Photography and painting. 5. What does the man like? A. Writing and dancing. B. Dancing and photography C. Painting and photography. 听第3段材料，回答第68题。6. What is the man doing when the woman talked to him?A. He is reading a book. B. He is writing a report.C. He is listening to music.7. What are t

4、he man and woman going to do in the evening? A. Have dinner at Johnsons house. B. Invite some friends to their house. C. Go to the library together with Mr. Johnson.8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. They are goting to leave for dinner right now.B. Mr. Johnson will come to pick them up

5、at 6:30C. The woman thinks they should wear their best clothes.听第4段材料，回答第911题。9. Who probably is the man?A. A doctor. B. A reporter. C. A policeman.10. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Call the hospital. B. Stay where she is. C. Report the accident.11. What will the woman do next?A. Fill ou

6、t a form. B. Make a radio call. C. Apply for a passport.听第5段材料，回答第1215题。12. How many seasons are there in the place where Eskimos live?A. One. B. Two. C. Four.13. What about the life of Eskimos in Summer days?A. Eskimos never see the sun. B. Eskimos never see the moon.C. Eskimos cant see the moon or

7、 stars for two mouths.14. What do Eskimos wear?A. They wear warm clothes made of skins of animals.B. They wear warm clothes made of silk.C. They wear warm clothes made of cottons.15. What can we know form the passage?A. Eskimos hate to live near the North Pole.B. Eskimos want to move to other places

8、.C. Eskimos dont want to change their living place.第二节：听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，共5分）听下面一段独白请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取毕要的信息，填入答题卡标号为1620的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的读题时间。录音读两遍，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。GiftsGiftFor whomPriceNotes1. a scarfThe mans mother50 poundsQuite a bargain2. a 16 Peter17 For his weekend bird-watching3. the cocktail sha

9、kerThe womans father15 poundsMade of 18 4. 19 The man48 poundsColour: 20 二：单词填空：根据首字母或所给出的单词的适当形式填空，使句子完整，正确。（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）1. Books _ (write) in easy English are very popular among Chinese middle school students.2. When they met again, they were too excited _ (say) a word.3. Through the window,

10、I saw some boys _ (play) basketball.4. Mr. Black gave up _ (smoke) only a few years ago. He looks very healthy now.5. He was very _ (excite) to hear the news that their team had won.6. Her story p_ me， I find it hard to believe.7. Are there any _ (可利用的) cars I can use？8. He made a deep _ (印象) on me.

11、9. It is necessary for you to m_ English.10. He _ （集中精力）on repairing his car for two days, but failed because he didnt have the necessary parts.11. The tall young man was a_ of killing the millonaire.12. They were awarded medals for their _ (brave) in the war.13. The passengers escaped the accident

12、with only minor _ (injure).14. Recently the weather has been _ (constant) changing and I have been affected by it.15. She _ (故意地) broke the beautiful vase.三：短语专练：选择正确的词组并用其正确形式填空。（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）as a result at ones convenience be supposed to a number of apart from remind sb. of sth. look forward t

13、o protect from over and over again depend on 1. You _ me _ your father when you said that.2. _ students were absent from school for different reasons.3. Its important to _ your skin _ the harmful effects of the sun. 4. _ the injuries on his face and hands, he broke his legs.5. Do this _.6. He didnt

14、work hard, _ he failed his exam.7. The amount you pay _ where you live.8. They _ be here an hour ago.9. We are so much _ seeing you again.10. The experience shows that a knowledge of first aid can _.四：介，副，连词填空。 （共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）1. She couldnt find a good job because of the lack _ working experience

15、.2. Just then I lost sight _ Wang Ping.3. The committee consists _ seven members.4. _ his great delight, his novel was accepted for publication.5. Hearing the gunfires, the bird flew away _ all directions.6. They took _ their weapons to fight against the enemy.7. _ a reporter, he should have strong

16、enthusiasm for the job.8. Should I take a camera _ me?9. Cover the burned area with a dry, clean bandage that will not stick _ the skin.10. When she left the company, the director presented her _ a set of golf clubs.五：完形填空。（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2130各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑

17、。In several Mexican states, officials have banned the traditional greetings of handshakes and kisses on the check, and closed schools and museums.These measures were made in an attempt to stop the spread of swine flu (猪流感), a (an) 1 disease that has killed 159 people and sickened about 4,000 last we

18、ek.These disease 2 in Mexico City about a month ago and has spread to other countries. The US has reported 65 cases and Canada has confirmed cases. Last week WHO said the disease could become a (an) 3 outbreak.A few governments around the world have advised their 4 not to visit Mexico. Some countrie

19、s have set up quarantines (隔离医院) for people who might be 5 . Russia, China and other countries banned 6 imports from Mexico though people cannot get the flu from eating pigs.Swine flu 7 in two ways. People catch the 8 after being in contact with infected pigs, or catch it from an infected person. Th

20、e disease spreads in the same way as human flu after 9 a contaminated （被污染的）surface. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to 10 flu, including fever, cough and sore throat. In most cases, the infection makes people unwell but is not life-threatening.1. A. infectious B. astonishing C. temporary D. d

21、eadly2. A. ended B. stettled C. turned D. started3. A. occasional B. global C. unbearable D. national4. A. citizens B. patients C. passengers D. victims5. A. dangerous B. challenged C. infected D. guilty6. A. pork B. beef C. mutton D. medicine7. A. expands B. works C. spreads D. reacts8. A. disaster

22、 B. virus C. germ D. fever9. A. removing B. forming C. touching D. dirtying10. A. normal B. severe C. rare D. unknown六：语法填空。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。A friend of ours was walking down a deserted Mexican beach at sunset. As he walked along, he began t

23、o see another man 1 the distance. As he grew nearer, he noticed that the local native kept 2 (lean) down, picking something up and throwing it out into the water.As our friend approached even 3 (close), he noticed that man was picking up starfish and, one at 4 time, he was throwing them back into th

24、e water.Our friend looked 5 (puzzle) and said, “ Good evening, friend. I was wondering what you are doing.” “I am throwing these starfish that 6 (wash) up onto the shore back into the ocean. You see, its low tide right now. 7 I do not throw them back into the sea, they would die up here from lack of

25、 oxygen.” “I understand,” my friend replied, “8 there must be thousands of starfish on this beach. You cant 9 (possible) get to all of them. Cant you see that you cant possibly make a difference?”The local native smiled, bent down and picked up yet 10 starfish, and as he threw it back into the sea,

26、he replied, “Make a difference to that one!” 七：阅读理解。（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ADriving to a friends house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friends roof-tops. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinki

27、ng about what a pity it was that most city dwellers, myself included, usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoors.My friend had also seen it. He grew up living in a forest in Europe, and the moon meant a lot to him then. It had touched much of his life.I know the feeling

28、. Last December I took my seven-year-old daughter to the mountainous jungle of northern India with some friends. We stayed in a forest rest-house with no electricity or running hot water. Our group had campfires outside every night, and indoors when it was too cold outside. The moon grew to its full

29、est during our trip. Between me and the high mountains lay three or four valleys. Not a light shone in them and not a sound could be heard. It was one of the quietest places I have ever known, a bottomless well of silence. And above me was the full moon, which struck me deeply.Today our lives are fi

30、lled with glass, metal, plastic and fibre-glass. We have televisions, cell phones, papers, electricity, heaters and ovens and air-conditioners, cars, computers.Struggling through traffic that evening at the end of a tiring day, most of which was spent indoors, I thought that before long I would like

31、 to live in a small cottage. There I will grow vegetables and read books and walk in the mountains, and perhaps write, but not in anger. I may become an old man there, and wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled and measure out my life in coffee spoons. But I will be able to walk outside on a cold si

32、lent night and touch the moon.1. The best title for the passage would be _.A. Touched by the moon. B. The pleasures of modern life C. A bottomless well of silence D. Break away from modern life2. The writer felt sorry for himself because _. A. there was too much pollution B. he failed to see the ful

33、lest moon C. he didnt adapt to modern inventions D. there were too many accidents on the road3. What impressed the writer most in the mountainous jungle of northern India? A. No modern equipment B. Complete silence. C. The nice moonlight. D. The high mountains4. Modern things (Paragragh 4) are menti

34、oned mainly to _ A. show that the writer likes city life very much B. tell us that people greatly benefit from modern life C. explain that people have less chances to enjoy nature D. show that we can also enjoy nature at home through them 5. The author wrote the passage to _. A. express the feeling

35、of returning to nature B. show the love for the moonlight C. advise modern people to learn to live D. want to communicate longing for modern lifeBAs computer become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they u

36、se the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes (笔画) of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more.Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school.

37、 And computer dependence is more wide spread among university students. Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.Its faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And thats why computers are being applied more and

38、 more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problem appear.“When Im writing with a pen, I find I often cant remember how to write a character, though I feel Im familiar with it.”“Im not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”Many studen

39、ts dont feel this is something to worry about. Now that its more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite?Many education think differently. Shi Liwei, the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said, “ Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aestheti

40、c (审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writers motion. Through ones handwriting, people can get to know ones thinking and personality. Beautiful writing wil

41、l give people a better first impression of them.”To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory （必修的）and in universities, some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.6. Which of the following

42、can best serve as the title of the passage? A. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing B. To Type or to Handwrite C. Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand D. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters7. The students interviewed perfer to write using a computer mainly because_. A

43、. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays B. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently C. they find it not easy to remember how to write a character D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China8. Which of the following statement is NOT true of the a

44、dvantage of handwriting? A. Handwriting contains the writers emotions. B. The writers thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting. C. Handwriting can impress people well and build ones self-confidence D. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value9. The underlined ex

45、pression “taking stock in” in paragragh 4 probably means_ A. getting bored with B. getting dependent on C. becoming crazy about D. getting curious about10. We can draw the conclusion from the passage that _ A. more and more students will give up writing on a computer B. writing by hand will give way

46、 to typing by computer one day C. more and more students will pay attention to handwriting D. the typing article better expresses ones emotion and quality八：信息匹配。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息，请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。以下是演讲会的资料：A. Are you interested in “Dream of the Red Mansion” (Hong Lou Meng

47、)? Listen to a lecture on this classical novel.Venue: National Museum of Chinese Modern Literature (Beijing)Time: 9:30 a.m.Price: freeTel: 010-84615522B. “Jiaguwen” is among the oldest pictographic characters in the world. How much do you know about it? Get all the answers at this free lecture.Venue

48、: Dongcheng District Library (Beijing)Time: 9:00 a.m.Price: freeTel: 010-64013356C. Former United Nation interpreter Professor Wang Ruojin speaks about her experience at the UN and shares her understaning of the cultural differences between East and West.Venue: National Library of China (Beijing)Tim

49、e: 1:30-4:00 p.m.Price: freeTel: 010-68488047D. Qi Baishi, one of Chinas greatest modern painters, was also a poet, calligrapher (书法家) and seal-cutter (刻章者). Can you appreciate his works? Then come to spend the time with us.Venue: Beijing Art AcademyTime: 9:00-11:00 a.m.Price: 10 yuanTel: 010-650233

50、90E. It is the year of the Dog, and you can see “ Fu” everywhere. But how much do you know about dogs-mans best friend? What is “Fu” and where does it come from? Why do people hang “Fu” character upside down on the door? Get all the answers from this free lecture.Venue: Capital Library (Beijing)Time

51、: 2:00 p.m.Tel: 010-67358114F: About 160 cultural relics from Guangdong, Macao and Hong Kong are on display to April 15th. Meanwhile experts will talk about the important roles these three cities have played in the past two thousand years of Sino-Western exchanges. Venue: Beijing Art Museum Time: 2:

52、00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Price: 20 yuan, students 10 yuan Tel: 010-83659337 以下是想取听演讲会的人员的基本信息，请匹配适合他们的演讲内容：1. Alice is now studying in Beijing University, and she is especially interested in Chinese writing. In her spare time she enjoys drawing, writing poems and is fond of sharing her pieces with her clas

53、smates.2. Simon comes from Egypt. He is now studying in Beijing Art Academy. He shows great interest in Chinese ancient characters. Now he wants to know much about it.3. Lora and Peter, visiting professors from Australia, are both crazy about Chinese traditional culture. At weekend they like to call

54、 on Chinese families to learn about Chinese festivals as well as their history.4. Edward is a senior student in Beijing Foreign Language University. He likes to go traveling very much and has made up his mind to work as an interpreter for some joint-venture enterprises （合资企业）.5. Steve and Mark are b

55、oth studying in the Chinese Department of Chinas Renmin University. They want to do some research on Chinese ancient literature.九：基础写作。（共1小题，满分15分）我们未来的生活将会是什么样的？每一个人都有自己的设想。假设你对未来生活的设想包含以下方面，请据此写一篇英语短文，介绍你想象中的未来生活。【写作内容】1. 家中有能处理一起家务，参与各种活动的智能机器人;2. 使用太阳能的环保型汽车成为主要的交通工具；3. 月球成为我们度假的好去处。【参考词汇】 机器人：a

56、ndroid 人工智能：artificial intelligence 环保型汽车：environmentally friendly car 太阳能：solar energy【写作要求】1 必须使用5个句子表达全部所给的内容； 2. 将5个句子组成连贯的短文。3. 短文开头已给出，不计入总数。 What life in the future will be like? _20122013学年度第一学期高二英语期中测试试题答案一：听力：15：BBCAB 6-10: BABCB11-15: ABCAC16): camera 17): 80.3 pounds 18): metal 19): the

57、sports shoes 20): black and white二：单词：1: written 2. to say 3. playing 4. smoking 5. excited 6. puzzles 7. available 8. impression 9. master 10. concentrated11. accused 12. bravery 13. injuries 14. constantly 15. diliberately二：短语：1. remindof 2. A number of 3. protectfrom 4. Apart from 5. at your conv

58、enience 6. as a result 7. depends on 8. were supposed to 9. looking forward to 10. make a difference三：介，副，连词：1. of 2. of 3. of 4. To 5. in 6. up 7. As 8. with 9. to 10. with五：完形填空：1-5：ADBAC 6-10: ACBCA六：语法填空：1: in 2: leaning 3: closer 4: a 5: puzzled6: have been washed 7: If 8: but 9: possibly 10: a

59、nother七：阅读理解：A: 1-5： A B C C A B: 6-10： B B C B C 八：信息匹配： D B E C A九：作文：One possible version: What life in the future will be like? As far as I am concerned, there will be an android in every family. Of course, such an android should have artificial intelligence and it can handle everything from hou

60、sework to all kinds of activities. Talking of the means of transportation, we will see a kind of environmentally friendly car powered by solar energy instead of gas running everywhere. In the future we will not be content to travel around the world. The moon, for example, will become one of our destination.版权所有：高考资源网()高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究