广东省湛江一中2013-2014学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Someone who deeply impressed you may have appeared in your life for just a few minutes.To celebrate my 10th birthday, I invited some friends to a fast food restaurant. We 1 hamburger

2、s and Coca Cola at the counter. When our 2 came, I started walking towards a(n) 3 table. By bad luck, my purse strap（带子）got 4 on a chair and the tray that I was holding slipped from my hands and went flying in the air. The tray, and its contents, 5 on a man who was just about to 6 a bite of his sand

3、wich. I stared, greatly 7 , as the drinks wet his white shirt badly.Then I closed my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of 8 . Instead, he said, “ Its OK” to comfort me before he disappeared into the washroom.Still shaky and 9 what to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, tryi

4、ng our best to look 10 . A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and 11 our table. My heart almost stopped beating. I thought he was going to ask for my fathers 12 and call him.To my surprise, he 13 smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “Buy yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked 14

5、 away without even finishing his food.He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, but he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still 15 in this world. Ill never forget his actions. 1. A. made B. ordered C. required D. demanded 2. A. food B. tur

6、n C. bill D. menu 3. A. tidyB. full C. emptyD. crowded4. A. fixed B. caught C. cut D. tied 5. A. knocked B. hung C. threw D. fell 6. A. taste B. take C. swallow D. chew 7. A. discouraged B. disappointed C. shocked D. annoyed 8. A. bitterness B. anxiety C. anger D. sorrow 9. A. unsure B. unrest C. fr

7、ightened D. puzzled10. A. mild B. honest C. modest D. calm 11. A. drew B. approached C. pushed D. laid 12. A. help B. position C. number D. job 13. A. suddenly B. strangely C. excitedly D. merely14. A. hurriedly B. gradually C. finally D. slowly 15. A. kindness B. happiness C. politeness D. brightne

8、ss 第二节 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者括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。Former middle school math teacher Karim Kai Ani often faced a classroom full of bored students. But he didnt get upset because he agreed 16 them the lessons were really 17 (bore)! He decided

9、 to do something to change. Thats 18 he became a math coach, 19 job that allowed him to help other teachers design better lessons. Then in 2009, he 20 (found) the math-teaching website Mathalicious so that he could devote 21 completely to designing lessons.22 lessons in traditional math textbooks, M

10、athalicious lessons ask open-minded math questions with real-life applications. For example, do people with smaller feet pay more for shoes? How long must a person exercise to burn off a Big Mac? Each lesson includes handouts, a teachers guide and a short multimedia 23 (present). Also, each lesson r

11、equires students to use specific math skills 24 (include) in the Common Core State Standards(各州共同核心课程标准). While the site does offer a handful of free samples, the lessons are based on payment. But for many math teachers, the cost is worth it. Mathalicious gives them the most useful tools 25 they nee

12、d to turn bored students into inspired ones!. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with

13、 the EP Portable Heater. With over one million satisfied customers around the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bills, and runs almost silent.The EP has no exposed heating parts that can cause a fire. The outside of EP only gets warm to the touch so that it will not bu

14、rn children or pets.The EP will not reduce oxygen in the room. With other heaters, youll notice that you get sleepy when the heat comes on because they are burning up oxygen.The advanced EP also heats the room evenly, wall to wall and floor to ceiling. It comfortably covers an area up to 350 square

15、feet. Other heaters heat rooms unevenly with most of the heat concentrated to the center of the room. And they only heat an area a few feet around the heater. With the EP, the temperature will not vary in any part of the room.The EP comes with a 3-year warranty(保修) and a 60-day no questions asked sa

16、tisfaction guarantee. If you are not totally satisfied, return it to our expertise and your money will be given back to you.Now, we have a special offer for 10 days, during which you can enjoy a half price discount and a free delivery. If you order that, we reserve the right to either accept or reje

17、ct order requests at the discounted price.Take action right now!26. What is mainly discussed in paragraph 2?A. the heat of the EPB. the appearance of the EPC. the safety of the EP D. the material of the EP27. From the passage, we can learn that the EP _.A. runs without any noiseB. doesnt burn up oxy

18、genC. makes people get sleepyD. is unsuitable for children and pets28. The underlined word “evenly” in paragraph 4 probably means _. A. equallyB. separatelyC. quicklyD. continuously29. The main purpose of the passage is to _. A. report the new development of portable heaters B. advise people to save

19、 on heating billsC. persuade people to buy the productD. compare the difference of different heart brands30. Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction.B. A fashion magazine.C. A science report.D. An advertisement.B Runners in a relay race pass a stick in one direction. However, merc

20、hants passed silk, gold, fruit, and glass along the Silk Road in more than one direction. They earned their living by traveling the famous Silk Road.The Silk Road was not a simple trading network. It passed through thousands of cities and towns. It started from eastern China, across Central Asia and

21、 the Middle East, and ended in the Mediterranean Sea. It was used from about 200 B.C. to about 1300 A.D., when sea travel offered new routes. It was sometimes called the worlds longest highway. However, the Silk Road was made up of many routes, not one smooth path. They passed through what are now 1

22、8 countries. The routes crossed mountains and deserts and had many dangers of hot sun, deep snow and even battles. Only experienced traders could return safe.The Silk Road got its name from its most prized product. Silk could be used like money to pay taxes or buy goods. But the traders carried more

23、 than just silk. Gold, silver, and glass from Europe were much found in the Middle East and Asia. Horses traded from other areas changed farming practices in China. Indian merchants traded salt and other valuable goods. Chinese merchants traded paper, which produced an immediate effect on the West.

24、Apples traveled from central Asia to Rome. The Chinese had learned to graft(嫁接) different trees together to make new kinds of fruit. They passed this science on to others, including the Romans. The Romans used grafting to grow the apple. Trading along the Silk Road led to world-wide business 2,000 y

25、ears before the World Wide Web.The people along the Silk Road did not share just goods. They also shared their beliefs. The Silk Road provided pathways for learning, diplomacy(外交), and religion (宗教).31. Its probable that traders along the Silk Road needed _.A. to remember the entire trade route B. t

26、o deal with a lot of difficultiesC. to receive certain special training D. to know the making of products32. The Silk Road became less important because _.A. it was made up of different routes B. silk trading became less popularC. people needed fewer foreign goods D. sea travel provided easier route

27、s33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Silk was the most prized product. B. The Silk Road led to world-wide business. C. People traded many goods along the route.D. The Silk Road used to be the worlds longest highway. 34. New technologies could travel along the Silk Road because people _.A. trade

28、d goods along the route B. shared each others beliefsC. learned from one another D. earned their living by traveling35. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Silk Road: East Meets West B. The Silk Road: Past and PresentC. The Silk Road: Routes Full of Dangers D. The Silk Road: Pathways for

29、LearningC In the age of reality television, success isnt the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame, just like William Hung, 21, a native of Hong Kong.Hung recently has made an agreement with US-based entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They will publish a full

30、-length record, titled “The True Idol” on April 6.The idol is a civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkeley. He did a version of Ricky Martins “She Bangs” on the television show “American Idol 3”, on January 27. The Fox TV singing contest searches for pop stars among ordina

31、ry people. In the case of Hung, however, his act was so bad that the judges cut him off in mid-act.Hungs response? “I already gave my best, so I have no regrets at all.” Thats good, because any common person would have found plenty to regret: The off-key singing. The blue Hawaiian shirt worn with pa

32、nts pulled up too high. The terrible dancing. The hips jerking (摇摆) to a beat that did not belong to the song, maybe not even to this planet. It was, by all accounts, bad.But, it was this very bad act that sold well.Marc Juris, president of Fuse, explained it this way, “Every one of us is happily gu

33、ilty of singing our favorite song at the top of our lungs with complete freedom, completely off-key and completely unworried. Thats what William did and immediately won the hearts of America.”Whatever it is, for the moment its big. Three websites devoted to Hung have gone up on the Internet in the p

34、ast few weeks. Versions of his performance have been remixed with hip hop and techno-music and have made it to the top 10 request list at a Chicago radio station.So, what does Hung think of this?“There were all these people saying things about me. A lot were saying I was very courageous and that I w

35、as great on the show, but some didnt have much respect for me and some were kind of mean.”Now he says hes not so sure whether to distance himself from the glamour (魅力) or to accept it. Returning to normal hasnt been easy. 36. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Sometimes an idol behaves quite f

36、oolishly. B. How an unsuccessful person became famous. C. Hungs performance attracted the public eye.D. Success sometimes does not require hard work.37. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to?A. William Hung. B. Hungs website. C. Hungs bad act. D. The publics opinion.38. Which of

37、 the following shows the correct order of what happened to Hung?a. The entertainment firms made an agreement with Hung.b. The judges cut Hung off in mid-act in the singing contest.c. Hung became popular among Americans. d. Hung gave a terrible performance though he tried his best.e. Three websites p

38、ut Hungs funny performance on the Internet.A. d, b, a, e, c B.a, c, d, b, e C.a, d, b, c, e D. d, b, e, c, a 39. Why was Hung able to win the hearts of America?A. His character was completely different from other idols. B. He attracted peoples attention in the contest.C. He was good-looking though h

39、e didnt sing well.D. His success was based on his own hard work.40. The probable meaning of “courageous” in the last but one paragraph is _.A. meanB. greatC. brave D. talented DFor some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call “amusic.” People who

40、are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.As a result, songs sound like noise to an amu

41、sic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels

42、 like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-y

43、ear-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is compl

44、ex, and it doesnt involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just cant see certain colors.Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For

45、 years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, No， thanks, Im amusic,” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say t

46、hat when I was seventeen and not seventy.” 41. Which of the following is true of amusics? A. Their situation is well understood by musicians. B. They love places where they are likely to hear music. C. They can easily tell two different songs apart. D. Listening to music is far from enjoyable for th

47、em.42. The probable meaning of “withdrawal” in the second paragraph is _. A. being unusual B. being alone C. being different D. being complex43. According to paragraph 3, a person with “defective hearing” is probably one who _. A. dislikes listening to speechesB. has a hearing problem C. can hear an

48、ything nonmusicalD. lacks a complex hearing system44. In the last paragraph, Margaret expressed her wish that _. A. her problem could be easily explained B. she were seventeen years old rather than seventy C. her problem with music had been diagnosed earlier D. she were able to meet other amusics45.

49、 What is the passage mainly concerned with? A. Some peoples inability to enjoy music.B. Amusics strange behaviours.C. Musical talent and brain structure.D. Identification and treatment of amusics.第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填写在答题卷标号为46-50的相应位置上。下面是六种杂志的简介。ASeventeenSeventeen

50、 provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls. Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people, this teen magazine offers more. Mixed among the latest styles, youll find short but interesting articles. Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking.Price: $22.95 ($3.83/issu

51、e)B MuseMuse seeks to stimulate, delight, and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16. Produced by the editors and publishers of Cricket, Muse features articles on space, genetics, lasers, rain forests, computers, physics, math, earth sciences, and almost everything else in the u

52、niverse.Price: $32.97 ($3.66/issue)C WONDERTIMEWONDERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of Family Fun, devoted to helping parents develop childrens love of learning. A blend of how and why, WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children. WONDERTIME mixes playful

53、 activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically, socially, intellectually, creatively, and emotionally.Price: $10.00 ($1.00/issue) D National Geographic AdventurerA new magazine from National Geographic, National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of activ

54、e men and women who seek new & challenging ways to explore and experience the world. The magazine offers an exciting mix of great photography and interesting articles. Features focus on best adventure stories, travel destinations, sports and more. Price: $14.95 ($1.50/issue)E Family FunWhat does fam

55、ily fun mean to you? Crafts? Recipes? Party ideas? Family Fun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities in over 180 colorful pages. Aimed at parents with young children, this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families. Reviews of computer games, books, videos, and DVD

56、s, written by experts, help parents feel up to the minute.Price: $9.95 ($0.99/issue)F Kids DiscoverTo help children aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners, each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age group have a great interest in. The

57、 combination of exciting color photography, lovely pictures and informative kid-friendly text engages readers with attractive content.Price: $26.95 ($2.25/issue)以下是Cathy、Jason、Kate、Wayne和Frank的个人情况介绍。他们各自打算订一份杂志，选出符合各人需要的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。46. A young mother raising her first child, Cathy tries to

58、spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl. She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world.47. Jason is a successful young businessman. He travels widely and enjoys adventures and challenges. Having been to many dif

59、ferent countries, Jason is still looking for new places to visit. His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires.48. Smart and pretty, Kate is very popular among her friends. She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest in fashion and the lifestyle of famou

60、s people. Besides, she also enjoys reading articles written especially for young girls.49. Wayne teaches science in a middle school. He not only wants his students to know more about the modern science, but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature among his students. He is gathering mater

61、ials for his students to read.50. Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy. He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age. Therefore, in his opinion, the most important skill for children to learn is to discover things on t

62、heir own. He is looking for a magazine for his son.III. 单词填空（共15题，每题1分；满分15分） 根据括号内所给的词义或单词的提示，填出所缺单词的恰当形式，使句子意思完整、通顺。51. They produced a strong _ (印象) on his cousin owing to her fluent spoken English.52. Stay at home and dont _ (暴露) your skin to the sun. 53. I admired my student for _ (挑战) the mast

63、er to a chess game. 54. No matter what hard situations my father faced, he always dealt with them _(乐观地). 55.The driver was _(控告) of killing two persons in the road accident.56. Many beautiful fish are fast disappearing because of the severe _ (污染).57. I am afraid your parents wont _(赞成) of your tra

64、veling alone to Tibet. 58. Mother _(榨) some juice from the lemon and mix it with water.59. The couple are renting a _ (furnish) flat near their daughters school. 60. To our surprise, the 4-year-old girl gave us vivid _(describe) of the stories her mother told her.61. Hearing the news that our team w

65、on the game, we were very _(delight). 62. Positive _(motivate) inspires employees to take their work performance to a higher level. 63. My niece is both a secretary and _(type). 64. All the young soldiers are ready to _ (blood) for their country. 65. When I entered, he was _(absorb) in reading a nov

66、el. IV. 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节基础写作（共1题；满分15分）请根据下面表格中的提示，写一篇介绍中国著名游泳运动员孙杨的短文。【写作内容】姓名孙杨出生年月1991年12月出生地浙江杭州简历中国男子游泳队运动员； 自2011以来，已6次获得世界自由泳比赛金牌；在2012年伦敦奥运会，成为第一个在奥运历史上打破世界纪录的中国男子游泳运动员；2013年8月，获上海游泳世锦赛1500米自由泳金牌，刷新了尘封10年之久的世界纪录评价已成为世界泳坛毋庸置疑的“统治者”自由泳：freestyle swimming; 游泳世锦赛the World Swimming Championships【

67、写作要求】1. 必须使用5个句子介绍所提供的全部内容；2. 将5个句子组织成连贯的短文。【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章连贯。第二节读写任务（共1小题；满分25分）阅读下面一则广东卫视的新闻，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。In October, Lin Lu, a Guangzhou Senior Two student wrote such words as “A busy month has passed. I did work hard, but my scores were not satisfying. What should I do?”, “Im weak

68、 in maths. God, I hope there will be easy questions in the 2015 College Entrance Examination,” on her micro-blog before going to bed.Lin is among many post-90s high school students who choose to blog their hopes and fears about study and life, and receive praise and encouragement from the micro-blog

69、 readers, who are mostly their classmates.“Micro-blogging is very popular in our class and over fifty percent of my classmates have registered(注册) since last year,” said Li Shuyuan, another excellent student from a key high school. “some students are very active in Senior One,” Li added. “But as the

70、 study burden is becoming heavier and heavier, and the pressure of the College Entrance Examination is drawing near, some classmates has announced to give up surfing on the Internet. However, some still use their micro-blogs to communicate with their classmates or new friends. I do, too.”The phenome

71、non has caused concern among parents who focus on their childrens studies, worrying that the habit of blogging could make students over-indulge(沉迷于) in the Internet. Some parents even have banned their childrens micro-blogs.But many students think the fad(流行) could reduce their pressure during the i

72、mportant period. Li said, “Its a good way for us to share our emotions and encourage each other. More importantly, Ive been micro-blogging for one year, and there is no effect on my test scores.”写作内容1. 以约30个词概括这篇新闻报道的大意；2. 然后以约120个词就“微博减压”现象发表看法，内容包括：(1) 你对学生使用微博减压的看法；(2) 你的父母亲对学生使用微博减压的看法；(3) 请给高中生

73、提出其它几个减压建议。写作要求1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读资料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。评分标准 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。湛江一中20132014学年度第一学期高二英语期中考试题参考答案第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 16. with 17. boring 18. why 19. a 20. founded 21. himself 22. Unlike 23. presentation 24. included 25. that第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分1

74、0分） 46-50 CDABFIII. 单词填空（共15题，每题1分；满分15分）51. impression 52. expose 53. challenging 54. optimistically 55. accused 56. pollution 57. approve 58. squeezed 59. furnished 60. descriptions61. delighted 62. motivation 63. typist 64. bleed 65. absorbedIV. 写作（共两节，满分40分）the gold medal of the 1500-meter frees

75、tyle swimming, breaking the world record that had been kept for 10 years. There is no denying the fact that he has become the king in the world swimming circles. 第一节 读写任务（共1小题；满分25分） Micro-blogging is popular among post-90s high school students, who try to reduce pressure and communicate with others

76、 by blogging their emotions and encouragement. However, some parents are worried that their children may waste time surfing on the Internet. In my opinion, micro-blogging does provide us students with comfort and concern. However, Im afraid some students are addicted to updating their blogs or chatting too much with others, which is actually a waste of time.