四川省成都市玉林中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、四川省成都市玉林中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（全卷满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟）第一部分：I. 听力理解 （共20小题，满分30分 ）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。1. What time is it now?A. 2:15pm. B. 2:45pm. C. 3:00pm2. What does the woman want?A. A bike. B. A cell phone. C. A pair of shoes.3. Whats the weather like now?A. Rainy B. Cloudy

2、C. Clear4. Why did Jim go to the US?A. To visit Alice B. To go sightseeing C. To study further.5. Who broke the window?A. The man B. Mary C. Tom第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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. Whats the conversation mainly about?A. The exam. B. The neighbors. C. The camping.7. Why did

3、nt the woman sleep well last night?A. She wasnt feeling well.B. Her neighbors made much noise.C. She was worried about the exam.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How much is the mans MP5 player?A. About 700 yuan. B. About 1,500 yuan. C. About 2,200 yuan.9. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Buy a cheaper

4、MP5 player.B. Get a good cell phone.C. Download music from the Internet.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man doing?A. Writing his school paper. B. Checking his email. C. Writing to a friend.11. Who is Li Feng?A. The mans online friend. B. The mans classmate. C. The mans cousin.12. What does Li Feng

5、 ask the man to do?A. Travel with him in China.B. Study with him in the US.C. Pay a visit to his hometown.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the main cause of Bills low spirits?A. The quarrel. B. The sleeplessness. C. The noise.14. What did Bill do last night?A. He broke his friends radio.B. He quarreled

6、 with the woman.C. He yelled at his roommate in return.15. What was the mans attitude to Brian at first?A. Kind B. Rude. C. Cold.16. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Say sorry first. B. Move out of the house. C. Go to bed early.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long did the speaker and Erik spen

7、d on the train?A. For 12 hours. B. For 20 hours. C. For 22 hours.18. What did Erik do in the picnic area?A. He put up the tent. B. He made a campfire. C. He cooked rice.19. What did the speaker and Erik do on the second day?A. They enjoyed the sunshine. B. They had a swim. C. They went fishing.20. W

8、here did the speaker and Erik spend their last day?A. In the cave. B. In a hotel. C. In a farmers house.II. 单项填空（共15小题，满分15分）21. -Thank you for carrying me the heavy suitcase!- .A. Never mind B. Dont mention it C. With pleasure D. Thats right 22. Take your time-its just_ short distance from here to_

9、restaurant.A.不填；theB. a; theC. the; aD.不填；a23. He is a good teacher who always makes his classes and interesting. A. likely B. live C. lovely D. lively 24. -Robert is indeed a wise man. -Oh, yes. How often I have regretted his advice!A. to take B. taking C. not to take D. not taking25. -You should h

10、ave thanked the hostess before leaving. -I meant . But I couldnt find her when I was leaving.A. to do B. to C. doing D. doing so26. I cant imagine a situation many strangers stay in the same house, keeping quiet. A. at which B. which C. in which D. when 27. -Hey !Look what I have got for our party,

11、a bottle of wine! -You it. We still have two in the cupboard. A. neednt buy B. mustnt buy C. couldnt have bought D. neednt have bought 28. late I come home, my mother always waits for me.A. No matter when B. However C. Whenever D. No matter what29. Their responsibility is to examine the quality of t

12、he milk powder very before it comes to the market. A. close B. closely C. typically D. specially30. The two friends after the quarrel and they are getting on well with each other now. A. made of B. made from C. made up D. made out31. These reading materials are true students whose English is poor. A

13、. of B. in C. on D. with 32. you talk to someone or write a message, you show your skills to others.A. At times B. some time C. Every time D. The time 33. Smile at someone and you are sure to get a smile in . A. return B. turn C. reward D. case 34. the book five times, I finally understood what the

14、writer wanted to show us in his book. A. Reading B. Having read C. To read D. Read 35. We the bridge for over two years and it will be half a year before its completed. A. are building B. have built C. have been building D. have been builtIII. 完型填空：（共20小题，满分30分）I first went to hear a live rock conce

15、rt when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all _36_ of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they _37_ that Black Wednesday were going to perform at our local theatre, they all bought _38_ for performance. However, at the last minute, once of the friends couldnt go, so

16、 my brother _39_ me the ticket. I was really _40_! I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our _41_ . After a few minutes, the lights went down and everybody became _42_. I could hardly make out the stage in the _43_. We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd

17、, like an explosion, as the first members of the band _44_ the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldnt _45_ what he was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as _46_as a jet engine. I could _47_ the drum beats and bass notes in my stomach.

18、I cant recall any of the songs that the band played. I just _48_ that I really enjoyed the show and didnt want it to _ 49_. But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50_ and walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51_from a long

19、 sleep. My ears were still 52_with the beat of the last song.After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years 54 getting into other kinds of music. Once in a while，however, I still listen to one of their songs and 55_Im back at that first show.36. A. members B. friends C. fans D. vo

20、lunteers37.A. guessed B. discovered C. thought D. predicted 38. A. flowers B. drinks C. clothes D. tickets 39. A .booked B. offered C. returned D. found 40. A. relaxed B. embarrassed C. excited D. encouraged41. A. seats B. entrance C. spots D. space42. A. comfortable B. quiet C. serious D. nervous43

21、. A. silence B. noise C. darkness D. smoke44. A. fell upon B. got through C. broke into D. stepped onto45. A. forget B. hear C. repeat D. bear46. A. loud B. heard C. sweet D. fast47. A. feel B. touch C. enjoy D. digest48. A. realize B. understand C. believe D. remember49. A. continue B. delay C. fin

22、ish D. change50. A. party B. theatre C. opera D. stage51. A. escaped B. traveled C. benefited D. woken52. A. aching B. burning C. ringing D. rolling53. A. competition B. performance C. interview D. celebration54. A. before B. after C. since D. when55. A. decide B. regret C. conclude D. imagineIV. 阅读

23、理解阅读下面短文（共20小题，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 （每小题2分，共40分）AMr. and Mrs. Smith had always spent their summer holidays in New Jersey in the past, staying in a small inn（旅店）at the foot of a hill. One year, however, Mr. Smith made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to g

24、o to London and stay at a really good hotel while they went touring around that famous city.They flew to London and arrived at their hotel late one evening. They expected that they would have to go to bed hungry, because in that small inn in New Jersey, no meals were served after seven, They were th

25、erefore surprised when the man who received them in the hall asked whether they would take dinner there that night.Are you still serving dinner? asked Mr. Smith.Yes, certainly, sir, answered the man. We serve it until half past nine.What are the times of meals then? asked Mr. Smith.Well, sir, answer

26、ed the man, We serve breakfast from seven to half past eleven in the morning, lunch from twelve to three in the afternoon, tea from four to five, and dinner from six to half past nine.But that hardly leaves any time for us to see the sights of London! said Mrs. Smith.56.Mr and Mrs. Smith in the past

27、.A. had often stayed in a big hotel in New JerseyB. had travelled to many placesC. had often stayed in a small innD. had made a lot of money57.When the man told them the times of meals at the hotel, Mrs. Smith felt .A. disappointed B. excited C. delightedD. satisfied58.Mrs Smith .A. thought she woul

28、d have plenty of time to see the sightsB. was afraid they would have no time to tour around LondonC. thought the hotel was not as good as the small innD. thought the hotel was much better than the small inn for its good mealsBIt is natural that young people are often uncomfortable(不自在) when they are

29、 with their parents. They say that their parents dont understand them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are too serious and too strict with their children; and that they seldom give their children a free hand.It is true that parents often find it diffi

30、cult to win their childrens trust and they tend to forget how they themselves felt when young. For example, young people like to act on the spot without much thinking. It is one of their ways to show that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation. Older people worry more easily. M

31、ost of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds, and do not like their plans to be upset by something unexpected.When you want your parents to let you do something, you will have better success if you ask before you really start doing it.Young people often make their parents angry

32、 with their choices in clothes, in entertainment and in music. But they do not mean to cause any trouble; it is just that they feel cut off from the older peoples world, into which they have not yet been accepted. Thats why young people want to make a new culture of their own. And if their parents d

33、o not like their music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech, this will make the young people extremely happy.Sometimes you are so proud of yourself that you do not want your parents to say yes to what you do. All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. It is natural enough,

34、after being a child for so many years, when you were completely under your parents control.If you plan to control your life, youd better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have a high sense of responsibility, they will certainly give you the rig

35、ht to do what you want to do.59. are to blame(受到责备)for the quarrels between parents and their children, according to this article. A. Parents B. Young peopleC. Neither parents nor their children D. Both parents and their children60.Older people tend to .A. remember how they themselves felt when they

36、 were youngB. act on the spot without thinking very carefullyC. plan things before they act D. ask for advice from others61.Young people like to have clothes, entertainment and music in their own way, because .A. they want to make their parents angryB. they try to get their parents into troubleC. th

37、ey want to try on something new and look different from the older peopleD. they know they are cleverer than the older people62. According to the text, young people want to make a new culture of their own, because .A. they dont feel they belong to the world of the older peopleB. they do not want to g

38、et into troubleC. they feel they are cleverer than the older peopleD. they want to show they have grown up 63.If a young man plans to control his own life, its better for him to .A. do everything according to his own wishB. do everything the way his parents doC. do everything under his parents contr

39、olD. do everything with a high sense of responsibilityCHaving returned from her round trip(往返旅程),the angry woman stood outside the ticket office of the station. The railway owes me12,she said to Harry Jenks, the young man working at the office. You sold me a ticket for May 22nd, but there was no shi

40、p from Jersey that night. So my daughter and I had to stay in a hotel. It cost me 12.Harry was worried. He remembered selling the woman a return ticket. Come into the office, Madam, he said politely. Ill just check the Jersey timetable for May 22nd.The woman and her little girl followed him inside.

41、She was quite right, as Harry soon discovered. There was no sailing on May 22nd.How could he have made such a careless mistake? He shouldnt have sold her a ticket for that day. Wondering what to do, he smiled at the child. You look sunburn, he said to her. Did you have a nice holiday in Jersey?Yes,

42、she answered, shyly. The beach was lovely. And I can swim too!Thats fine, said Harry. My little girl cant swim a bit yet. Of course, shes only threeIm four, the child said proudly. Ill be four and a half. Harry turned to the mother. I remember your ticket, Madam, he said. But you didnt get one for y

43、our daughter, did you?Er, well-the woman looked at the child. I mean.she hasnt started school yet. Shes only four.A four-year-old child must have a ticket, Madam. A childs return ticket to Jersey costslet me see13.50. So if the railway pays your hotel, you will owe1.50. The law is the law, but since

44、 the fault was mineThe woman stood up, took the childs hand and left the office.64.The woman was angry because .A. she couldnt use the ticket for her round tripB. she had to return home a day earlier than she had plannedC. she spent more money than she had expectedD. Harry had sold her a ticket to J

45、ersey where there was no sailing65.Harry started talking to the little girl .A. because he was in difficulty and did not know what to doB. because he had a little girl about the same age as this girlC. because he wanted to be friendly to the little girl who looked so niceD. when he suddenly realized

46、 that he could find a way out from the little girl66.When Harry said, The law is the law, but since the fault was mine,he meant that .A. they must follow it without other choice, even though the fault was hisB. he had to be strict with the woman because of the law, although he didnt want toC. the wo

47、man had to pay him1.50 and the railway would pay for the hotelD. she should pay1.50, but as he had made a mistake, she could go without paying67.The woman left the office without saying anything because .A. she wanted to go home and get money for the childs ticketB. she was so angry that she didnt w

48、ant to have anything more to do with the young manC. she was moved by Harrys kindnessD. she knew she would have to pay the railway if she insistedDIt doesnt matter when or how much a person sleeps ,but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. Thats what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al

49、Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every mov

50、ement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors we

51、re puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the

52、real reason? No one could be sure.Herpin died at the age of 94.68.The main idea of this passage is that .A. large numbers of people do not need sleepB. a person was found who actually didnt need any sleepC. everyone needs some sleep to stay aliveD. people can live longer by trying not to sleep69. Af

53、ter watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin .A. needed some kind of sleep B. was too old to need any sleepC. needed no sleep at all D. often slept in a chair70.One reason that might explain Herpins sleeplessness was .A. his mothers injury before he was bornB. that he had gra

54、dually got rid of the sleeping habitC. his magnificent physical conditionD. that he hadnt got a bed71.Al Herpins condition could be regarded as .A. a common one B. one that could be curedC. very healthy D. a rare oneENow, Were always hearing about road accidents(事故),and when were in a car we try to

55、drive carefully, but how many of us take the same degree of care in our homes? Any large hospital will tell you the number of accidents that happen in the home is almost the same as those on the road. I dont pretend to be an expert, but Ive thought a lot about how and why these accidents happen and

56、what we can do to prevent them.One of the commonest and most dangerous causes of home accidents is wrong and careless use of electrical equipment. People will continue to use a loose plug or pull out a plug without first turning off the power. In spite of warnings, one will carry an electric heater(

57、电炉)into the bathroom when he is going to have a bath. Sometimes one forgets to cut off the power before mending a lamp or some thing else. All this will cause accidents. So the rule about anything that works by electricity is: Switch off before you touch anything and dont pretend you know when you a

58、ctually dont.If youve got children in the house, its always best to keep medicines of any kind out of their reach. Otherwise, they may be taken for sweets or a new kind of drink. When there are older people living with you, you have to take particular care in a number of ways in order to make them s

59、afe and happy.Fire, of course, is always a risk. So, remember not to dry clothes in front of fires, or leave stoves in the middle of rooms where they can easily be knocked over. And dont forget to keep the children away from fire. Smoking, too, may cause fire. So youd better give it up.Safety First

60、may mean a little more time and care, but it may save you a lot of trouble.72.The writer thinks the reason why there are so many accidents in our homes is that we are .A. less careful in our homes than in a carB. more careful in our homes than in a car C. as careful in our homes as in a carD. not so

61、 careful in a car as in our homes73.One of the most dangerous and most common causes of home accidents is .A. continuing to use loose plugsB. taking a bath with an electric heater in the roomC. mending a lamp without cutting off the powerD. using electrical equipment in an improper way74.The writer

62、advises you about the use of electrical equipment.A. to appear as if you know everythingB. to pretend that you dont know anythingC. to pretend that you know everythingD. not to think you know everything75.One way to prevent fires at home is to .A. leave stoves in the middle of the rooms B. dry cloth

63、es near stovesC. tell children to stay away from fire D. smoke away from fires第二部分: 写作（满分35分）第一节:词汇运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列各句意思，用方框内的单词填空完成句子。（每空只写一词）(请将答案写在答题卡上相应番号后的横线上)depressed tore confronted lacks presented raise bottom burst musicians coincidence financially interpret 76. After his father di

64、ed, the family had to move to a smaller house in order to manage .77. She the sense of humor, so she couldnt understand the joke you told just now. 78. I feel quite and lonely when I cant stay with my friends.79. Its just a that we were on the same train on the same day.80. I the letter in two and b

65、egan crying.81. Liu Fang wishes to continue working with master from other traditions. 82. The Grammy Awards are every year in the music industry in the USA.83. From the of my heart, I want to say: “I love you ,China” .84. Last week our school had a big fair in order to money for the poor.85. They a

66、ll out laughing at the funny expression on her face.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）注意：请把答案写在答题卡上相应的题号后面，否则不给分。假如你叫王华，你的堂兄王军在大学学习，即将毕业，不久前来信就是否回家乡工作征求你的意见。请根据下列提示回信：1.建议他会家乡工作；2.你的理由是：（1）家乡近几年变化很大，回来后，学有所用，就业容易；（2）可以照顾自己年老的父母；（3）父母、亲朋好友可以帮助他。要求：字数120左右。开头和结尾已经给出。Dear Wang Jun, Im very happy to have heard from you a

67、week ago. Best wishes. Yours Wang Hua高2013级高二下（半期）考试试题答案一、听力理解：Dear Wang Jun, Im very happy to have heard from you a week ago. You have asked me for my advice and here I try to make some constructive suggestions. In my opinion, you should come back after you graduate. For one thing, great changes ha

68、ve taken place in our hometown in the past few years. What you are studying is badly needed nowadays in our hometown. It will be quite easy for you to find a good job. For another reason, I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as they are getting old. Whats more, your parents and relatives can help you a lot.Therefore, I think its a good idea for you to return. So what are you waiting for?Best wishes. Yours Wang Hua