内蒙古鄂尔多斯市东胜区三校2012-2013学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题WORD版含答案.doc

1、 第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)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选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。例:It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.A. howeverB. whateverC. whicheverD. whenever答案是B。21. An accident happened at _ crossroads a few meters away from _ bank. A. a; a B. / ; a C. / ;

2、the D. the; /22. The sun was shining brightly, _ everything there _ more beautiful. A. making; look B. to make; looked C. and made; looking D. and making; be looked23. David has won the first prize in singing； he is still very excited now and feels _ desire to go to bed. A. the worst B. more C. Wors

3、e D. the least24.By the window sits his wife， who， dressed in black，_ like my aunt. A. look B. looking C. looked D. looks25.Im dead tired. I cant walk any further, Jenny. _, Tommy. You can do it.A. No problem B. No hurry C. Come on D. Thats OK 26.Do you expect _to be a possibility that Palestine and

4、 Israel will make a peace agreement after Yasser Arafat died. A. that B. there C. one D. It27.He got to the station early, _missing his train. A. in case of B. instead of C. for fear of D. in search of28.How long do you suppose is it _ he arrived here? A. after B. since C. before D. when29.Isnt it t

5、ime you got down to _ the papers?A. mark B. be marked C. being marked D. Marking30.Her sister has become a lawyer, _ she wanted to be. A. who B. that C. what D. Which31.Attention, coffee lovers! We have for you, the best coffee machine _invented. A. ever B. already C. even D. nowadays32.John plays f

6、ootball _，if not better than，David.A. as well B. as well as C. so well D. so well as33._, he talks a lot about his favorite singers after class. A. A quiet student as he may be B. Quiet student as he may beC. Be a quiet student as he may D. Quiet as he may be a student34.We didnt plan our art exhibi

7、tion like that but it _very well. A. worked out B. tried out C. went on D. carried on35.Did you tell Julia about the result? Oh, no, I forgot. I_her now.A. will be calling B. will call C. call D. am to call第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题锁哥的四个选项(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。Thro

8、ughout history man has had to accept the fact that all living things must die. But people now live longer than they _36_.Yet，all living things still show the _37_ of aging，which will eventually _38_ death.Aging is not a disease，but as a person passes maturity (成熟期)，the cells of the body and the _39_

9、they form do not function as well as they _40_ in childhood and teenage years. The body provides less _41_ against disease and is more _42_ to have accident.A number of related causes may _43_ aging. Some cells of the body have a fairly long life，but they are not _44_ when they die. As a person ages

10、，_45_ of brain cells and muscle cells decreases._46_ body cells die and are replaced by new cells. In an aging person the _47_ cells may not be as workable or as capable _48_ growth as those of a young person.Another _49_ in aging may be changes within the cells _50_.Some of the protein chemicals in

11、 cells are known to change with age and become _51_ elastic (有弹性的)This is why the skin of old people wrinkles (皱纹) and _52_.This is also the reason why old people _53_ in height. There may be other more important chemical changes in the cells. Some complex cell chemicals，such as DNA and RNA，store an

12、d _54_ information that the cells need. Aging may affect this _55_and change the informationcarrying molecules(n. 分子；微小颗粒) so that they do not transmit the information as well.36. Awould Bbe used to Cused to Dused37. Afunction Beffect Caffect Dsign38. Alead in Bgive in Crun into Dresult in39. Ahands

13、 Bfeet Cheart Dorgans40. Ado Bhas done Cdid Dhad done41. Aenergy Bprotection Cvigor（力量 ) Dpower42. Alikely Bprobable Cpossible Dalike43. Aattend to Bcontribute to Cadd to Ddevote to44. Areplaced Breborn Crecovered Dsurrendered45. Aa number Bthe amount Cthe number Da great deal46. AThe others BThe ot

14、her CAnother DOther47. Aold Bleft Cnew Dother48. Ato Bfor Cof Din49. Afactor Beffect Creason Delement50. Afor themselves Bof themselves Cthemselves Don their own第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、 B、 C和D)中。选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AThere are some very good things about open educa

15、tion. This way of teaching allows the students to grow as people, and to develop their own interests in many subjects. Open education allows students to be responsible for their own education, as they are responsible for what they do in life. Some students do badly in a traditional classroom. The op

16、en classroom may allow them to enjoy learning. Some students will be happier in an open education school. They will not have to worry about grades or rules. For students who worry about these things a lot, it is a good idea to be in an open classroom.But many students will not do well in an open cla

17、ssroom. For some students, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school. They will not make good use of open education. Because open education is so different from traditional education, these students may have a problem getting used to making so many choices. For many students i

18、t is important to have some rules in the classroom. They worry about the rules even when there are no rules. Even a few rules will help this kind of students. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers do not like it. Many teachers do not believe in open education. Teacher

19、s who want to have an open classroom may have many problems at their schools.You now know what open education is. Some of its good points and bad points have been explained. You may have your own opinion about open education. The writer thinks that open education is a good idea, but only in theory.

20、In actual fact, it may not work very well in a real class or school. The writer believes that most students, but of course not all students, want some structure in their classes. They want and need to have rules. In some cases, they must be made to study some subjects. Many students are pleased to f

21、ind subjects they have to study interesting. They would not study those subjects if they did not have to.56Open education allows the students to .Agrow as the educatedBbe responsible for their futureCdevelop their own interestsDdiscover subjects outside class57Open education may be a good idea for t

22、he students who .Aenjoy learningBworry about gradesCdo well in a traditional classroomDare responsible for what they do in life.60Which of the following best summarizes the passage?AOpen education is a really complex idea.BOpen education is better than traditional education.CTeachers dislike open ed

23、ucation.DThe writer thinks that open education is a good idea in practice. BFITNESS CENTRE TIMETABLEMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday7:15 amBody Power AerobicsBody StretchAerobicsBody BurnBody Stretch10:30 amBeginner AerobicsBeginner AerobicsAerobicsBody Stretch12:30 pmBody StretchB

24、ody BurnAerobicsBeginner AerobicsBody Burn3:00 pmBeginner AerobicsBody StretchBody BurnBeginner Aerobics4:45 pmBody BurnAerobicsAerobicsBody PowerBody PowerBody Stretch5:30 pmAerobicsBody PowerBody PowerBody BurnBody StretchBody Power6:30 pmAerobicsBody BurnBody BurnBeginner AerobicsBody Power7:30 p

25、mBeginner AerobicsBody StretchBeginner AerobicAerobicsBody Power: This class uses weights and aerobic movements to increase strength while burning fat. It is suitable for all levels of fitness. Aerobics: This is a low to medium level of difficulty aerobics class. It is good for beginner to average l

26、evels of fitness. Beginner Aerobics: This class has low levels of difficulty and simple aerobic movements. It is mainly for people who have not exercised before or who are just returning after a long break or injury. Body Stretch: This is relaxation class which stretches all the muscle groups. It is

27、 suitable for all levels of fitness. People who exercise regularly or have a stressful lifestyle would also benefit from this class. Body burn: This is a high level of difficulty aerobics class that mainly targets fat burning. It is only for those people with a very high level of fitness. 63. In whi

28、ch class are weights used?A. Aerobics B. Body Burn. C. Body Power D. Body Stretch64. The main goal of the Body Burn class is to _. A. reduce stress B. reduce fat levels C. increase strength D. increase muscle size CWhen I was 16 years old, a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.It was the e

29、arly autumn of my first year at a junior high school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldnt talk about anyone with my p

30、roblems. And I didnt want my parents to worry about me. Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didnt know who he was. He passed me and then turned back. He looked at me, without a word, a

31、smile.Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm. That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend n

32、ow.One day I asked him why he smiled, but he couldnt remember smiling at me!It doesnt matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at world and it will smile back.65. Why was the smile an imp

33、ortant gift? A. Because the writers old school was far away. B. Because the writer didnt know who the boy was. C. Because the smile didnt mean anything to the boy. D. Because it made the writer feel happy, lively and warm.66. How did the smile change her life? A. She started to make friends.B. She b

34、ecame the best friend with the boy. C. Her parents didnt worry about her any more. D. She realized that she was lonely.67. Where does she now think her feeling of unhappiness came from? A. From her old school.B. From her parents. C. From herself D. From her classmate at the new schoolDWhen we asked

35、students what they want to be, they often talk about usual jobs, things like teachers and doctors. But if you think about it, many people dont plan to do their jobs. They just start doing them by accident. We have talked to two people with unusual jobs.Emily is a dentist(牙医) but she doesnt work with

36、 people. She works with horses. After university she took care of animals health for several years, but she notices that there were few people who could help horses teeth. She deicide to go to college and study again. Then she had to buy special tools, but she is never out of work. Shes always very

37、busy taking care of horses teeth. “I couldnt be a dentist for people now,” Emily said, “because I really enjoy working with horses.”As soon as David could read, he read books about robots, but the robots he build today dont look like the strange robot people in his books. He build robots for industr

38、y. Early one morning he made up his mind to study maths, science and computers so that he could break into the world of robot engineering. “Some of the maths is very difficult.” says David, “but you must study maths to be an engineer.” Fortunately he got top marks in all his math exams.68. Emily doe

39、snt want to be a dentist because . A. the pay is low B. she has to buy special tools C. she will be out of work D. she likes working with horses第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能坡入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。Public Speaking TrainingGet a coach 71 ，so get help. Since there are about a billion compani

40、es out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training thats right for you.Focus on positivesAny training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already

41、do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you arent doing well. 72 , so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldnt do. 73 If you find a public speaking course that looks as though its going to give you lots of dos and donts, walk

42、away! Your brain is so full of what youre going to be talking about. 74 . As far as were concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.You are a special person not a clone Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat yo

43、u as a special one, with your own personal habits. 75 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone youre not.A. You arent like anybody elseB. You already do lots of things wellC. Turn your back on too many rulesD. Check the rules about dos and d

44、ontsE. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is toughF .The one thing you dont want is for them to fall asleepG. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse第卷 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第三部分 写作（共两页，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文

45、。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：把缺词处加一个漏符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Dear Mr and Mrs Brown, I arrived back in Beijing safely in yesterday afternoon. Thank you very much for being my homestay parent and lo

46、ok after me so well during my stay in London. The food you cooked was absolute delicious and my room was warm and comfortable. It was really great to be able to use Internet to keep in touch with your parents too. You were kind enough to show me around London, where is such a great city. I would always remember places like Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. I will never forget London but I will never forget you. I look forward to see you again. Can you tell me something about your out-of-class activities?参考答案第三部分 写作（共两页，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）