四川省绵阳中学10-11学年高二下学期期中考试（英语）.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家绵阳中学高2012级 第四学期 半期考试英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟，总分：120分）第 I 卷 （选择题，满分95分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What time is it now?A.7:45 B. 7:55 C. 8:3

2、02.What is the woman?A. A teacher. B. An Italian worker. C. A student.3.What does the woman like?A. Tea B. Coffee C. Orange juice4.How is the woman travelling?A.By taxi. B. By ship C. By plane5.What does the man mean?A.He has never used a computer. B.He can work well without a computer.C.He needs a

3、computer for his work.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第6和第7题。6.Why does the man call the woman?A. To ask her to go out with him.B. To remind her of the concert.C. To help her with h

4、er study7.What do we know about the woman?A.She doesnt like the man. B.She is a student.C.She doesnt like music.听下面一段材料，回答第8至第10题。8.Why is the woman surprised to see the boy?A.He has changed a lot.B.She has expected his father instead of him.C.She thought that he would still be at school.9.What does

5、 the woman think of the boy?A.He looks like his father.B.He is a good student.C.He is very active.10.How is the school year thought to be?A.Shorter than before.B.Longer than before.C.Interesting听下面一段材料，回答第11至第13题。11.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.Moving their factory.B.Buying a new

6、 building.C.Offering a bus service12.What does the man believe to be the advantage of the plan?A.Their image can be improved.B.More workers can be attracted.C.The production can be increased.13.What is the woman afraid?A.Workers will have difficulty going to work.B.There will not be enough money.C.T

7、he head office will stop work.听下面一段材料，回答第14至第17题。14.When will the woman leave for Quebec City?A.In a few days.B. This summer. C. Next year.15.Why is the woman worried?A.She cant speak French well.B.She doesnt have friends in Canada.C.She cant find her way to Quebec City.16.What do we know about Mont

8、real?A.It is the capital of Quebec Province.B.It is the biggest city in Quebec Province.C.It is far away from the St. Lawrence River.17.What can we learn from the conversation?A.Only French is spoken in Montreal.B.All the buildings in Quebec City are old.C.Most people in Montreal speak French.听下面一段材

9、料，回答第18至第20题。18.Why was July 20, 1969 an important day?A.Two men were in a spaceship.B.Two men returned to the earth.C.Two men walked on the moon.19.What did the two men bring back from the moon?A.Some rocks B. Some earth C. A flag.20.How long were the men on the moon?A.One day. B. Three days. C. On

10、e week.第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分35分)第一节: 单项填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. -_, but the noise is really disturbing. I cant sleep. - Im sorry. I didnt know you would mind. A. I hate to say this B. Id like to say this C. You seem to be upset D. I beg your pardon22. Everyon

11、e has a responsibility to save _ water, if future generations are to enjoy a similar standard of living to _ we enjoy now. A. the; the one B. 不填; the one C. the; one D. 不填; one23. The PLA soldiers came to the ruins of Yushu and after _ seemed to be a long time, they helped some victims out. A. which

12、 B. that C. what D. when24. Mr Williams, _ of the long speech, sat there, _ to death. A. tired; boring B. tiring; bored C. tired; bored D. tiring; boring25. Thinking that the students were having an evening class, the teacher left the classroom, _. A. slowly and gentle B. slowly and gently C. slow a

13、nd gentle D. slow and gently26. Tom _ for 5 years, but he has been leading a new life since he was set free. A. was put in prison B. was in prison C. has been put in prison D. has been in prison 27. The accidents of coal mines are believed _ hundreds of deaths in China so far. A. to result in B. to

14、have resulted in C. resulting in D. being resulted in 28._ anyone phone, write down the phone number and tell him Ill call back later. A. Would B. Shall C. Should D. Can29. It was _ back home from the restaurant _ he stayed for a whole day. A. not until midnight did he go; which B. until midnight wh

15、en he didnt go; there C. not until midnight that he went; where D. until midnight that he didnt go; that30. His efforts to persuade him to make a donation were _ because he showed no intention to take a cent out of his pocket.A. in place B. in sight C. in vain D. in effect31. _himself to his lab res

16、earch, the famous scientist missed _from the liver cancer. A. Devoted; being saved B. Devoting; being saved C. Devoted; to be saved D. Devoting; to be saved32. According to the insurance contract, all the items lost will be replaced with a new one, _ their age or condition.A. in spite of B. regardle

17、ss of C. in terms of D. by means of33. I_ to the see the film Alice in Wonderland last night but for the fact that I was busy preparing for the English exam. A. must have gone B. must go C. might have gone D. might go34. _, Im sure, and youll find her friendly and easy-going. A. If you have a talk w

18、ith Sara B. Having a talk with Sara C. Have a talk with Sara D. After having a talk with Sara35. _ crying sadly, he raised his head and let tears stream down his face on purpose. A. To be seen B. Seeing C. To see D. Having seen第二节： 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分， 满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意， 然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选

19、出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。When I was young, I belonged to a club that did community service work. There was one specific_36_that was unusual for me. I spent three or four hours handing out warm dinner to the homeless out in the streets. After that I went to a homeless shelter not far from the Bay Bridge.

20、I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to _37_. She wanted to help, _ 38_ she made four or five dozen chocolate chip cookies for me to _39_ and hand out to people. When_40_ to the homeless shelter, I passed out the _41_meals. I began making sandwiches and _42_ them with the cro

21、wd. I had the containers with my _43_ cookies in them and began to _44_, offering them to anyone near me. I _45_ an old gentleman and said, “Sir, would you like a cookie?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me rightly and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I _46_, and his

22、 eyes _47_a little bit and said, “No one has _48_ called me sir. So he was completely moved. It _49_ me. I explained I had been raised that _50_ color and social status, everyone deserved(应得) respect. It _51_ me to think that just because he was homeless, no one _52_ him the honor. It broke my heart

23、. I just didnt understand _53_ no one ever called him sir? I had never thought that anyone was below me because I wasnt raised that way. Every _54_ person deserves to be treated with respect. Years later, I still carry that memory and the_55_ it taught me. Sometimes, what we take for granted can rea

24、lly make a difference in someones life.How have you made a difference to others? How have others made a difference to you?36. A. accident B. incident C. event D. affair 37. A. participate B. attend C. choose D. go 38. A. however B. but C. yet D. so 39. A. bring B. fetch C. collect D. take 40. A. arr

25、iving B. getting C. reaching D. coming 41. A. remained B. remaining C. remain D. left 42. A. shared B. gave C. helped D. assisted 43. A. classmates B. schoolmates C. sisters D. familys 44. A. walk around B. knock around C. come around D. stand around 45. A. went B. came C. approached D. met 46. A. h

26、ad B. called C. would D. do 47. A. watered B. cried C. tore D. dropped 48. A. already B. ever C. still D. yet 49. A.hit B. occurred C. struck D. beat 50. A. in spite of B. regardless of C. concerned about D. for fear of 51. A. strengthened B. saddened C. frightened D. pleased 52. A. handed B. offere

27、d C. provided D. supplied 53. A. what B. when C. whether D. why 54. A. single B. poor C. ordinary D. normal 55. A. lesson B. class C. truth D. reality 第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；满分40分)阅读下列短文，从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项AWhen my daughter, Sophie, was admitted to a college we were very happy, but a little worried

28、about becoming empty nesters. I knew I had to do something to help myself adapt, starting with the summer before she left.Sophie had a pack of colorful T-shirts. I knew she wouldnt wear them any more, so I decided to make a quilt out of them for her bed at college. It focused my energy, and also let

29、 me relive some memories. I tried to work on the quilt when Sophie wasnt at home-which turned out to be often. She was very busy with her friends. Even when she was around, her door was shut more than usual. I felt a bit hurt. After all, we didnt have much time together before she went to college, I

30、 was already missing her, and she hadnt ever left yet.When we arrived at the college, a wave of emotion flooded me. I tried to hold it back, but Sophie saw it in my face. She took a big red book from her bag. “I made this for you, Mom,” she said. Then I knew why she had been staying behind a closed

31、door that summer. It was an album of photographs documenting the life of our family over the last 17 years.I broke into tears. Some of it was sadness at having to let her go, but some of it was joy. I knew that our connection was more powerful than ever, and that wed always be connected by the stron

32、gest of threads, the love that went into every stitch of her quilt and every photo of my album.In Sophies dormitory I unfolded the quilt on her bed. For a moment she was speechless. Then she threw her arms around me. “Mom, I love you,” she said. One of her new friends was calling her outside. Sophie

33、 turned, and I let her go.56. What do we learn about Sophie from the passage?A. She did not understand how her mother felt about her leaving.B. She had few friends, and kept to herself at home that summer.C. She made a photo album to show her love.D. She liked her colorful T-shirts very much.57. Why

34、 did the author feel hurt, according to the second paragraph?A. Because Sophie was not interested in what she was doing.B. Because Sophie had little time for her.C. Because Sophie was going to leave home for a long time.D. Because Sophie did not help her to make the quilt.58. How did the author feel

35、 when they arrived at the college?A. She felt worried.B. She felt nervous.C. She was sorry to be leaving her daughter.D. She missed her daughter very much.59. Why did the author finally let her daughter go?A. She realized that her daughter had to go to college by herself.B. She realized that the lov

36、e between them would never be cut off.C. Sophies present had made her forget her sorrow.D. Sophies new friends were calling her outside the dormitory.BBeliefs form a big part of our lives. Successful people have always believed that they can be and will be successful in their lives, such as Michael

37、Phelps. Many of us have seen Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single Olympic Games. That has created a history for himself. Many people have admired his success and the first reaction in their mind will be, “Wow, how I wish I could be like him!” Have you ever wondered what brought him success?I

38、n fact, anyone can achieve what they have wanted to achieve. It is about beliefs. Everyone is a born winner. It is this belief that drives an individual to be successful in his or her own field. All successful individuals have strong beliefs and it is one of the bases for their success. If we start

39、to believe in ourselves, the things that we can achieve will definitely give us a pleasant surprise. Other than having a strong belief, it is the attitude that drives the individual to create their own history. The devotion towards themselves and the drive must also be present. Imagine having a stro

40、ng belief in oneself and having a poor attitude towards life. Then how would that individual turn out to be? Ones attitude comprises the drive, the devotion and the desire to achieve his goals. If one has strong beliefs about the goals that he can achieve and he displays good attitudes towards them,

41、 it would be no surprise to anyone that he will be able to achieve his goals.Start believing in yourself and you will achieve your goals and with the right positive attitude, you will definitely be able to create the miracle that you have always dreamt of.60. Which of the following is the best summa

42、ry of Paragraph2?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. Good begun is half done.C. No pains, no gains.D. God helps those who help themselves.61. The underlined word comprises in Paragraph3 most probably means_?A. serve as B. belongs to C. consists of D. stands for62. It can be inferred from the

43、 passage that _.A. attitudes can be learned from ones parentsB. only strong beliefs cant ensure you a promising futureC. copying others behaviors is a good way to succeedD. attitudes can only be learned through ones success63. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Differences Between Belie

44、fs and AttitudesB. The Nature of Beliefs and Positive AttitudesC. Relationship Between Beliefs and AttitudesD. The Power of Beliefs and Positive AttitudesCWin a trip to the OREGON COAST- Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Wa

45、tch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether youve been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how you would explore the Oregon Coast if you had the chance to go this summer.JUDGING1. Clear relationship between the Essay and the Drawing 40%

46、.2. Creativity and skill in design and form of the Drawing 40%.3. Expression of the passion to draw and explore 10%.4. Journalistic quality, uncluttered(整洁的)nature and overall quality of the Essay 10%.PRIZEBy entering, you will have the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the OREGON COAST. Act

47、ivities will include: Kite flying, studying beautiful sea creatures, searching for sea life on a boat, science exploration at a science center and roasting over a beach campfire.Who may enter: The competition is open to kids aged 6-14.TEAM: Entries must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2010.How

48、to enterSurf to download and print out an entry form.Be sure to mark whether you have to or have not been to the Pacific Ocean in the form. Create a drawing of the Pacific Ocean on a piece of paper using a pen or paints.Write an article of 100 words or less to explain why you want to go, what you th

49、ink you would see, and what you would explore if you have never been to the Pacific Ocean, or describe your favorite memories from your last visit.Send to Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean, NG1145 17th street NW, WashingtonD.C.20036.64. What is the most important for the judging?A. Whether your arti

50、cle is written in a neat way.B. The article and the drawing should be closely related.C. Whether you show your passion to draw and explore.D. The skill in your drawing the map of the Atlantic Ocean.65. If you win the competition, you may_.A. fly a kite on the beachB. search the ocean for sea plantsC

51、. build the biggest tower on the beachD. roast the sea creatures over a beach campfire66. What information can you get from the passage?A. Your article should be at least 100 words.B. Every kid can take part in the competition.C. You should mark the drawing with your name.D. You must send the drawin

52、g before July 31, 2010.67. You can most probably read the passage in_.A. a textbook B. a travel guide C. a newspaper D. a research bookDIt is Saturday afternoonYou and your friends are planning to go to the movies and then spend the night together Just as you start to get ready, your dad reminds you

53、 it is your aunts birthday and the whole family is going out to dinner to celebrateHow can this possibly end without a huge argument? One of the greatest sources of tension（紧张情绪）between teenagers and their families is the struggle to balance personal desires with family expectationsAs you are gettin

54、g older，you are becoming more independent and more interested in being with your friendsHowever，at the same time，your family is trying to figure out how to deal with these changes While you once spent most of your free time with your family，you are now often absent from homeParents may get their fee

55、lings hurtOr they might feel that they are losing control of their family during this periodYou might feel angry that so many family demands are placed on you There are a few things you can try to make it a little easier to ease（缓解）the tension * Make your plans in advanceAsk your parents if there is

56、 anything else planned at that time * When something with your friends interferes（干扰；冲突）with a family event，try to figure out if there is any way you can do both * Suggest something you would really like to do with your familySometimes parents feel better just knowing their teenager wants to spend t

57、ime with them Some of the time you wont be happy with the outcome（结果）You might either have to disappoint your parents or have to miss out being with your friendsHowever，if you show consideration（体谅）for the feelings of both your family and your friends，you can solve the problem in a tender way68The p

58、urpose of the first paragraph is to _ Ashow a disagreement of views Bserve as a description of teenager trouble Cserve as an introduction to the discussion Dshow the popularity of teenager problem69The tension between teenagers and their families is caused by the fact that_ Ateenagers dont like to t

59、ake family demands Bparents want to keep their family under control Cparents feel unhappy that their children make so many friends Dboth parents and teenagers dont pay attention to each others feeling much70Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the passage? ADont feel angry if your paren

60、ts ask you to do something BTry to think of ways to balance family event with friend event CTell your parents before you decide to spend time with your friends DAdvise your parents to do something that you are interested in with you71Whats the purpose of the passage? ATo inform us of parent and teen

61、ager tension BTo tell us about a common teenager problem CTo persuade parents to show consideration for teenagers DTo advise teenagers how to deal with their tension with their familyEPlastics are considered one of the most serious pollutants causing environmental problems. The garbage containing pl

62、astics end up in the waterways that eventually flow into the oceans. Accumulation (聚集)of plastic in the ocean endangers marine life and pollutes the water.Does a plastic continent exist? Yes, a plastic continent does exist and was discovered by Captain Charles Moore a decade ago. The plastic contine

63、nt is twice the size of Britain and it is the region between the Hawaii Islands and California in the central Pacific Ocean.One of the causes of the lack of marine life in this region is due to pollution and pollutants are none other than plastics. Captain Charles Moore believes plastic waste starte

64、d accumulating in the 1950s.The plastic continent is the man-made continent of floating plastic waste. The fisher men and the sailors have avoided this region for years. The reasons are:1. There are no fish here because of the lack of nutrients.2. The zone also lacks the wind that is essential for s

65、ailing.To do research on the ocean pollution, Captain Moore founded Algalita Marine Research Foundation. Other organizations such as Greenpeace supported his cause. The reports of The United Nations Environment Program show that millions of seabirds and marine animals are dying due to the invasion(入

66、侵)of plastics. The waste plastics can be recycled, but in fact they are being thrown into the oceans. The marine animals mistake these for food and eat them. This leads to their death that affects the marine food chain.To save the oceans from the plastic continent you need to reduce the use of plast

67、ics, reuse plastic bags and recycle plastics.72. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. A plastic continent does exist in the Pacific OceanB. Endangered marine life is well protected.C. Plastics are one of the main causes of water pollution.D. Plastics should be forbidden in peoples daily li

68、fe.73. What is the direct influence of the plastic continent?A. Local fishermen have to fish in other areas.B. The water becomes shallow and fish have to move away.C. The wind is too strong there and it makes sailing more difficult.D. It makes people realize the importance of protecting the environm

69、ent.74. It is implied that the work of plastic recycling proves to be _.A. effective B. expensive C. a difficult task D. not good enough75. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many marine animals are dying due to the broken marine food chain.B. Captain Moore founded Greenpeace to do research on th

70、e ocean pollution.C. The marine animals have no choice but to eat plastics for lack of food.D. There are three ways to prevent the oceans from becoming a plastic continent.附：第II 卷 试题部分（注意：此部分不能答题，仅作为评卷使用，答案应写在II卷答题卷上！）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 以下标有题号的每一行均有一个错误，请找出，并按下列情况改正： 此行多一词：

71、把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。 此行缺一词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。 此行错一词：在错词的下面划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：请在答题卡上作答。Here is my idea about how a friend is like. Firstly, 76. a friend is someone you can share your secrets. If you 77. tell him a secret, never will he talk about it with anybody78. else.

72、 Besides, a friend is always good listener when you79. need one. After hear your sad stories, he will say some80. words that is nice and warm. Still, your happiness makes81. him happily too. Whats more, a good friend is willing to82. offer the help which you need, or can at least give me83. some adv

73、ices. In a word, friends are those you like and84. trust, and you will enjoy every minute that you spent with85. them.第二节：书面表达（满分15分） 最近，杨欢被评为你们班的“每周之星”。请你根据她的事迹，用英语为班级板报写一篇100120个词的短文。 你的文章应包括下列要点：1. 杨欢的事迹（在上周六下午，不顾天气的炎热，为班级选购运动会服装）2. 对同学的影响(运动会一等奖)；3. 你的评论。参考词汇：costume 服装 deserve 值得注意：1. 文章的标题和开头已

74、给出（不计词数）。Star Student of the WeekYang Huan has been awarded the title of “Star Students of the Week” for what she did for our school. 考后感言： 绵阳中学高2012级 第四学期半期考试英语试题 第卷（答题卷） (非选择题，共25分)统分栏（25分）题号第三部分（25分）总 分总分人总 分复查人第一节第二节得分第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 以下标有题号的每一行均有一个错误，请找出，并按下列情况改正： 此行

75、多一词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。 此行缺一词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。 此行错一词：在错词的下面划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：请在答题卡上作答。Here is my idea about how a friend is like. Firstly, 76. a friend is someone you can share your secrets. If you 77. tell him a secret, never will he talk about it with anybody78. e

76、lse. Besides, a friend is always good listener when you79. need one. After hear your sad stories, he will say some80. words that is nice and warm. Still, your happiness makes81. him happily too. Whats more, a good friend is willing to82. offer the help which you need, or can at least give me83. some

77、 advices. In a word, friends are those you like and84. trust, and you will enjoy every minute that you spent with85. them.第二节：书面表达（满分15分） 最近，杨欢被评为你们班的“每周之星”。请你根据她的事迹（在上周六下午，不顾天气的炎热，为班级选购运动会服装），用英语为班级板报写一篇100120个词的短文。 你的文章应包括下列要点：1. 杨欢的事迹（在上周六下午，不顾天气的炎热，为班级选购运动会服装）2. 对同学的影响(运动会一等奖)；3. 你的评论。参考词汇：costu

78、me 服装 deserve 值得注意：文章的标题和开头已给出（不计词数）。Star Student of the WeekYang Huan has been awarded the title of “Star Students of the Week” for what she did for our school. _绵阳中学高2012级 第四学期 半期考试英语参考答案听力 （20分）听力原文见P.147-150 Listening Test 1 in Unit 191-5 BACAC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 ACACA 16-20 BCCAA单项填空 (15分) 21-25

79、ABCCB 26-30 BBCCC 31-35 BBCCA完形填空（20分）36-40 CADDB 41-45 BACAC 46-50 AABCB 51-55 BBDAA阅读理解 (40分) 56-59 CBCB 60-63 ACBD 64-67 BADC 68-71 CDAD 72-75 CADD短文改错（10分）Here is my idea about how a friend is like. Firstly, 76. what a friend is someone you can share your secrets. If you 77. with tell him a secr

80、et, never will he talk about it with anybody78. else. Besides, a friend is always good listener when you79. a need one. After hear your sad stories, he will say some80. hearing words that is nice and warm. Still, your happiness makes81. are him happily too. Whats more, a good friend is willing to82.

81、 happy offer the help which you need, or can at least give me83. you some advices. In a word, friends are those you like and84. advice trust, and you will enjoy every minute that you spent with85. spend them.书面表达：Sample writing（15分）Star Student of the WeekYang Huan has been awarded the title of “Sta

82、r Student of the Week” for what she did for our class. On the hot afternoon of last Saturday, Yang Huan went downtown and walked from one store to another, looking for the costumes we would wear in the sports meeting. While the rest of us were enjoying our leisure time in cool and comfortable rooms,

83、 she spent the whole afternoon searching and selecting. Finally, she found the right clothes. Deeply moved by her efforts, we tried our best and won the first prize in the sports meeting. Yang Huan is always warm-hearted and cares a lot about the class. Besides, she often devotes her spare time to helping others. She deserves the honor and we should learn from her. 版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究