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1、广东省中山纪念中学2011-2012学年高二第二学期第一次段考英语试卷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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I know I should have told the headmaster at the time. That was my real 1 .He had gone out of the study for some 2 , leaving me alone. In his absence I looked

2、to see what was on his desk. In the 3 was a small piece of paper on which were written the 4 “English Writing Prize 1949. History Is a Series of Biographies ”.A(n) 5 boy would have avoided looking at the title as soon as he saw the 6 . I did not. The subject of the English Writing Prize was kept a 7

3、 until the start of the exam, so I could not 8 reading it.When the headmaster 9 , I was looking out of the window.I should have told him what had 10 then. It would have been so 11 to say: “Im sorry, but I 12 the title for the English Writing Prize on your desk. Youll have to 13 it.”The chance passed

4、 and I did not 14 it. I sat the exam the next day and I won. I didnt mean to cheat, but it was still cheating anyhow.That was thirty-eight years ago when I was fifteen. I have never told anyone about it before, nor have I tried to explain to myself why not.The obvious 15 _ is that I could not admit

5、I had seen the title without admitting that I had been looking at the things on his desk. But there must have been more behind it. Whatever it was, it has become a good example of how a little mistake can trap you in a more serious moral corner. 1. A. planB. faultC. gradeD. luck2. A. reasonsB. cours

6、esC. exampleD. vacation3. A. drawerB. cornerC. middleD. box4. A. namesB. wordsC. ideasD. messages5. A. activeB. handsomeC. friendlyD. honest 6. A. deskB. bookC. paperD. drawer7. A. questionB. keyC. noteD. secret8. A. helpB. considerC. practiseD. forget9. A. disappearedB. stayedC. returnedD. went10.

7、A. existedB. happenedC. remainedD. continued11. A. tiringB. easyC. importantD. difficult12. A. sawB. gaveC. setD. made13. A. repeatB. defendC. correctD. change14. A. takeB. haveC. loseD. find15. A. factB. resultC. explanationD. ambition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

8、个适当的词或使用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16-25的相应位置上。There is a popular belief among parents 16 schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school in 17 I have ever taught has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill. There are, however, different ideas about how to teach it

9、, or how much priority(优先) it must be given over general language development and writing ability. The problem is how to encourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing 18 holding him back. If spelling becomes the only focal(焦点的) point of his teachers interest, clearly 19 brig

10、ht child will be likely to play safe. He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, 20 (choose) to avoid adventurous language. Thats why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content rather than technical ability. Once I 21 (shock) to read on the b

11、ottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience. This work is horrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is terrible. 22 may have been a sharp criticism of the pupils technical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad 23 (reflect) on the teacher who had om

12、itted(忽视) to read the essay, 24 there existed some beautiful expressions of the childs deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, 25 if his priorities had centered on the childs ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil

13、 more motivation to seek improvement.II 阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2分，满分50分）第一节：（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。A Angus MacLeod was fifty and he had spent his entire life as a shepherd in the remote mountainous region of northwest Scotland. He had never owned a radio or television no

14、r had he travelled further than forty kilometres from his birthplace. His knowledge of the world was gained only from his brief trips to the village to sell his sheep and buy food. However, he had lately come to rely on the growing number of hill-walkers in the region as sources of international new

15、s.In the spring of 1992, a Spanish student came across Angus high in the mountains. Eager to practise his English he engaged Angus in conversation. The student told Angus of the forthcoming Olympic Games in Barcelona. Excited by the students colourful description of Spain and the Games, Angus decide

16、d to attend the event in person and two months later arrived in Barcelona.The ticketless Angus stood outside the stadium with his canny brain working overtime, watching a growing number of individuals entering the stadium through a small entrance at the side. He noticed that they all seemed to be ca

17、rrying objects. Perhaps they were workmen, he thought. He moved closer and watched.Within minutes a thin young man came along carrying an extremely long pole. He approached the official at the door and said Pole Vault. The official moved to the side and the man entered. Next came a heavy-set man wit

18、h a spear. Angus wondered how a man could carry such a dangerous weapon in a modern city. The man shouted Javelin and was presently admitted. Angus was puzzled. Perhaps they were all connected with security. His puzzlement grew when a huge man appeared with a steel ball in his hand. He shouted Shot

19、Putt and walked past the official.It suddenly dawned on Angus that these people were competitors. He opened his programme and sure enough under the heading events he saw the three words the men had said. Angus laughed to himself as a plan began to take shape in his mind. First he needed to buy one o

20、r two things.An hour later he reappeared dressed in a tracksuit with Scotland written across the chest. Over his shoulder he carried a roll of barbed wire (铁丝网). Smiling to himself he walked up to the official and as casually as he could, shouted, Fencing!26. Which was Angus new way of getting infor

21、mation about the outside world?A. Travelling from his birthplace. B. Talking to hill-walkers in the region.C. Going to the nearby village to sell sheep. D. Listening to radio and watching TV.27. What are Javelin , Pole Vault, Shot Putt and Fencing in the passage?A. Olympic events. B. Names of compet

22、itors.C. Security weapons. D. Names of countries.28. From the passage we can learn that _.A. more and more people went to Scotland to practise their EnglishB. Angus became a member of the Scottish Olympic teamC. Angus had been planning a trip to Barcelona to see the Olympic GamesD. the Spanish stude

23、nts description of his country excited Angus 29. From the passage we know that Angus seemed to beA. poorly-informed B. intelligent C. strong-minded D. athletic30. What do you expect the official would do in the end?A. Help him carry the wire. B. Lead him to the competition.C. Refuse to let him in. D

24、. Give him a close inspection.BMaurice Sendaks childrens book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963, has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year.The books main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to be

25、d without any supper. Before long, Maxs room magically becomes a forest, and he sails away to a land where monsters live. Max isnt scared, though, and becomes king of the wild things, but after a while, he begins feeling homesick. Max sails back home and his supper is still hot when he arrives in hi

26、s bedroom.Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop creativity and imagination. Melina Davis, an education professor, said she likes how the book contains a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves,” s

27、he said.The book contains a few of larger words that some parents worry may confuse children, but experts say those words help improve childrens reading skills and challenge them.Davis said the book is well written which helps kids get involved in the story. “The book talks about what all children g

28、o through, like I was naughty but my mommy still loves me,” Davis said.The book also encourages children to face their fears. “I think its really good to show that Max makes friends with the monsters,” Davis said. “Kids can find out monsters arent always the thing under the bed thats going to scare

29、them. I think this is good because it shows that the children can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”Since the book has been successful throughout the years, a movie was recently made and many people are excited to see it. Davis said she thinks the movie will be wonderful but i

30、t might be a little scary for younger children. “You dont want bad dreams over a book thats extremely wonderful,” Davis said.31. Teachers and professors like the book because it helps children _.A. learn to draw their own pictures B. understand their own fearC. develop more quickly D. become more im

31、aginative32. What is the intention of using the larger words in the book?A. To add to the difficulty while children are reading. B. To help challenge the childrens reading skills.C. To cause the children some confusion. D. To help children get involved in the story.33. Which of the following is TRUE

32、 about the book?A. The character Max is brave enough in the story. B. Max was sent to the forest as punishment.C. It is suitable for people of all ages. D. It is the most popular childrens book ever published.34. What does Davis think of the movie?A. She thinks children of all ages will love it. B.

33、She encourages children to see it to fight against their fear.C. She worries that it might be too frightening for some children.D. She believes it will be a better choice for children than the book.35. Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To suggest ways to improve childrens reading.

34、B. To comment on a famous childrens book.C. To encourage children to read scary stories. D. To introduce a movie based on a childrens book.CScience Daily (Apr. 27, 2008)- Dutch ecologist Roxina Soler and her colleagues have discovered that subterranean (地下的) and aboveground herbivorous (食草的) insects

35、 can communicate with each other by using plants as telephones. Subterranean insects issue chemical warning signals through the leaves of the plant. This way, aboveground insects are warned that the plant is already occupied. Aboveground, leaf-eating insects prefer plants that have not yet been occu

36、pied by subterranean root-eating insects. Subterranean insects send out chemical signals through the leaves of the plant, which warn the aboveground insects about their presence. This messaging makes it possible for spatially-separated insects to avoid each other, so that they do not compete for, th

37、e same plant. In recent years it has been discovered that different types of aboveground insects develop slowly if they feed on plants that also have subterranean insects and vice versa (反之亦然). It seems that a mechanism (机制) has developed through natural selection, which helps the subterranean and a

38、boveground insects to communicate with each other. This avoids unnecessary competition. Through the green telephone lines, subterranean insects can also communicate with a third party, namely the natural enemy of caterpillars (毛虫). Parasitic wasps (寄生蜂) lay their eggs inside aboveground insects. The

39、 wasps also benefit from the signals sent by the leaves, as these help them find more insects for their eggs. The communication between subterranean and above- ground insects has only been studied in a few systems. It is still not clear how widespread this phenomenon is, say the researchers.36. How

40、do subterranean and aboveground insects communicate with each other? A. By sending signals through the leaves. B. By giving off particular smells. C. By making soft and beautiful sounds. D. By the signals sent by parasitic wasps.37. After finding a plant occupied by root-eating insects, aboveground

41、insects will usually _. A. send out warning signals B. choose to leave the plant C. compete for the same plant D. fight with the root-eating insects 38. Aboveground insects will develop more quickly if their food plants _. A. are often visited by parasitic wasps B. are not occupied by mot-eating ins

42、ects C. have more green leaves D. have more subterranean insects39. What does the underlined part a third party in Paragraph 4 include? A. Aboveground insects. B. Root-eating insects. C. Caterpillars. D. Parasitic wasps.40. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Communication between diffe

43、rent insects B. How do animals avoid competition? C. Insects use plants as telephones D. When plants have subterranean residentsDYoure in a bit of a dilemma standing in front of the produce section of your local supermarket. In one hand, youre holding a conventionally grown Granny Smith apple. In yo

44、ur other hand, you have one thats been organically grown. Both apples are firm, shiny and green. Both provide vitamins and fiber, and both are free of fat, sodium and cholesterol. The conventionally grown apple costs less and is a proven family favorite. But the organic apple has a label that says U

45、SDA Organic. Does that mean its better? Safer? More nutritious? Become a better informed consumer for your next trip to the supermarket. Several differences between organic and non-organic foods exist. The word organic refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits,

46、 vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce and meat dont use conventional methods to fertilize, control weeds or prevent livestock disease. Here are other differe

47、nces between conventional farming and organic farming:Conventional farmersOrganic farmersApply chemical fertilizers to promote plant growth,Apply natural fertilizers to feed soil and plants.Apply insecticides to reduce pests and disease.Use beneficial insects and birds to reduce pests and disease. G

48、ive animals antibiotics (抗生素), growth hormones( 激素) and medications to prevent disease and promote growth, housingGive animals organic feed and allow them access to the outdoors. Use preventive measures - such as a balanced diet and clean housing to help minimize disease.* Organic or not? Check the

49、label The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established an organic certification program that requires all organic foods to meet strict government standards. These standards regulate how such foods are grown, handled and processed. Any farmer or food manufacturer who labels and sells a produ

50、ct as organic must be USDA certified as meeting these standards. Only producers who sell less than $5,000 a year in organic foods are exempt(免除) from this certification. If a food bears a USDA Organic label, it means its produced and processed according to the USDA standards. The seal is voluntary,

51、but many organic producers use it. 41. The main purpose of the passage is _. A. to promote the sales of organic food B. to inform people organic food is better for their healthC. to compare conventional and organic foods D. to persuade people to become informed consumers42. According to the passage,

52、 organic farming is intended to _. A. improve the quality of the soil and water B. take the place of the traditional agriculture entirelyC. prevent livestock from getting disease more effectively D. adopt environmentally-friendly methods to grow plants and feed animals43. According to the passage, t

53、he conventionally grown apple _. A. costs less but tastes worse than an organic one B. doesnt look the same as an organic one C. contains more fat, sodium and cholesterol D. has proven itself acceptable by the family 44. Which of the following methods belongs to organic farming? A. Using chemicals t

54、o kill insects and prevent disease. B. Using rotted plants as fertilizer to promote plant growth. C. Using growth hormones to speed up animals growth. D. Using pests to reduce insects and disease.45. From the passage we know the organic certification program _. A. is not meant for all producers of p

55、roduce B. makes it a must to attach a USDA Organic label C. sets restrictions on the sales of organic produceD. requires all foods to satisfy the strict government standards第二节： 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息，并在答题卡上将对应号的相应选项字母涂黑。A. City unit sale:A 2 large bedroom un

56、it (Top floor & 60 sqm) along Lonsdale St with a good city view, fully furnished rooms, with 1 minute walking distance to Parliament Station & free city circle trams. Close to Melbourne Central, Chinatown, Safeway, shops, parks and cinemas. Current rent: $395 per week. Price: $265, 000. Contact: Tan

57、 + 3 96395362 / 0401 542 361B. Rooms $130 + pw:Elsternwick 2 bedroom home Person wanted to share in spacious and comfortable home near Ripponlea Station, St.Kilda Rd Elsternwick. Rear of block 3 with a courtyard garden and carport with a huge BBQ. Bedroom can be furnished or unfurnished; rent: $130

58、per week, plus electricity. I work 6 day shifts and want someone who is able to put up with my lifestyle as my housemate. C. Town & County VIC new: Fully furnished room to share in a 2 bedroom house from July at one of the best locations of Hawthorn, close to city, transport and Swinburne Uni. Accom

59、modation is available at 100 / w. House is having almost every facility. Best suitable for students. D. Property for lease: Available: Beautiful light-filled 2 bedroom apartment with a large balcony (阳台) overlooking one of St Kildas most sought-after streets. $230 per week. Very quiet area, with no

60、adjoining (毗邻的) apartments. 2 separate bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and a large living-room. Modern interior with gas cooking, stainless steel kitchen, polished floorboards & parking. E. Rooms $100-$113pw: Available is a medium-sized room in a fully furnished house, massive garage, big backyard, 5

61、 min walking distance to shops, train and bus. Male/Femal 18-30 to share with one guy (24) and a cat. Use of washing machine & dryer. $100pw + bills 0406793626 F. Rooms wanted: An easy-going couple is looking for a room in an inner city suburb, Kensington, north Melbourne, Carlton Fitzroy Richmond C

62、lifton hill etc. We have just come over to work for a year. We are into a lot of things, friendly and easy-going. 请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配人名和出租 / 求租信息。46. Ray and his wife are very friendly. They have just moved to the city. And they are planning to work here. They want to rent a room to live in for a period

63、of time.47. Phil has a unit about sixty square meters. It is near China-town and you can go shopping on foot. You can rent it or buy it as you like.48. Mike has a wonderful apartment to rent which faces the streets. It is fully furnished with kitchen, bathroom and so on. 49. Robert has rent a room w

64、hich has a large backyard. The room is close to the station. He has raised a lovely cat. He wants to find someone ranging from 18 to 30 to live with him.50. Clare is a student in a university in Hawthorn. She is going to rent a room with one of her classmates in a place where transport is convenient

65、.III 单词拼写 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 根据所给汉语意思和词性要求拼写单词或短语，并把答案填写在答题卡相应题号后。51尊严,高贵的品质 （n）_ 52. 可接近的（adj.）_53 每年地(adv. )_ 54. 恼怒，烦恼 n._55. 不服从，不听命令(v) _ 56 目击，目击者(v. & n.) _57. 陪伴；伴奏 vt ._ 58满足；满意 n _ 59 有益的，受益的 adj. _ 60宣言；声明；公告 n._61. 取笑 _ 62. 催促某人做某事 _63. 实现某人的夙愿 _ 64. 有做的天赋 _65. 向表示同情 _IV 写作（共两节满分40分）第一节

66、基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）你校进行题为“是否应该考查英语口语”的英语辩论赛。以下是正方的主要观点：写作内容请你根据以上内容写一篇短文，代表正方作最后的总结陈词。1.阐述考查英语口语对各方面的积极影响；2.呼吁各界重视英语口语教学。写作要求只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。（首句已给出，不计入句子总数。）评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。Ladies and gentlemen, in summary, our team has argued that the testing of spoken English isboth necessary and beneficial.第

67、二节读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。In the past, the expression children should be seen and not heard summed up the attitude of parents to their children. Children were expected to be disciplined, well-behaved and the parents ruled the home. But today parents seem to do everything for the

68、ir children and control all aspects of their lives. Some call this overparenting. Parents take charge of everything: from what pre-school their kids attend to the pastimes they take up. Parents feel they must protect their children to increase their chances for success. As a result children do less

69、than ever before.There are two reasons for overparenting. First, people now have fewer children than in years past so they can give each one more attention. Secondly, parents feel the future of their family is now dependent on only one child, so they must do as much as possible to help their child s

70、ucceed.But overparenting has negative consequences. Children are less independent now and are protected from the hardships and failures that teach them determination and give them the satisfaction of accomplishment. Also the pressure kids feel to be successful means they experience more anxiety and

71、depression than ever before.写作内容1.以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；2.然后以约120个词表达你对“父母过度照顾子女”这一现象的观点。内容包括：(1)以你自己或他人成长的某次经历，说明父母过度照顾对子女的影响；(2)表达你在此方面对父母的希望或建议。写作要求1.在作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，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。2011-2012学年下学期高二英语第一次段考答案 1-5 BACBD 6-10 CDACB 11-15 BADAC16.

72、that 17. which 18. without 19. a 20. choosing 21. was shocked 22. It 23. reflection 24. where 25. but26-30 BADAC 31-35 DBACB 36-40 ABBDC 41-45 CDDBA46-50 FADEC 51. dignity 52. accessible 53 annually 54. annoyance 55. disobey 56. witness 57. accompany 58. satisfaction 59. beneficial 60. declaration 6

73、1. make fun of 62. urge sb to do sth 63. achieve ones ambition 64. have a talent/gift for sth 65. express/ have/ feel sympathy for基础写作：Ladies and gentlemen, in summary our team has argued that the testing of spoken English is both necessary and beneficial.Most students agree that it helps them devel

74、op the habits of reading aloud and having conversations in English which in turn improves their English level. Students come to realize that oral English is as important as reading and writing. In addition, the speaking test pushes our teachers to focus more on teaching spoken English, makes the cla

75、ss more interesting and encourages teachers to improve their own spoken language skills. Nowadays, English is considered to be a global language so we can use it to communicate with people from other countries more easily. Therefore, we believe that more attention should be given to teaching and lea

76、rning spoken English and this can be done by testing spoken English.读写任务：Because parents are having fewer children, they increasingly feel the need to control the lives of those children. As a result, many children are becoming less independent, determined and ambitious than in the past.Parents toda

77、y discourage their children from doing housework, extracurricular activities and socializing because they fear it will interrupt their education. For example, when I was younger I wanted to learn the guitar but my parent wouldnt allow me because they believed it would distract me from my studies. Th

78、ey are happy as long as I perform well in my exams but dont seem concerned about how I develop as a person.To some extend, I understand parents concerns, but I think they should love their children for who they are, not what they want them to be. We deserve the chance to chase our own dreams and learn on our own. Even if we fail, we can learn from those failures.