四川省仁寿县城北教学点2013-2014学年高二英语上学期期中试卷新人教版.doc

1、2013-2014学年高二上学期半期考试英 语 试 题第卷（共80分）第一部分英语知识应用第一节单项填空（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。1. This dictionary is to my translation, but that one is .A. great help; helplessB. a great help; of no useC. important; of few importanceD. very helpful; of no any use2. By the window with dark glass

2、es, seemed to be waiting for someone.A. a young man stood, whoB. did a young man stood, thatC. a young man did stand, whichD. stood a young man, who3. -Did you see Jack in the teachers office earlier today? -Yes. He by his class teacher.A. is being questionedB. was being questionedC. had been questi

3、onedD. was questioned4. to explain it, she would not believe him.A. However hard he triedB. However hard did he tryC. How he tried hardD. However did he try hard5. Toms mother kept telling him that he should study harder, but didnt help.A. heB. whichC. itD. she6. Xiaowen was born without the ability

4、 to walk, and therefore she had to use a wheelchair to .A. get overB. get acrossC. get aroundD. get on7. I had expected, he overcame difficulties and won the first prize.A. WhatB. WhichC. ThatD. As8. Three minutes earlier, they could have escaped such a disaster.A. soB. butC. orD. and9. The biggest

5、full moon of 2011 occurred on a Saturday night, Chinese observers to gather outside to record it.A. to leadB. ledC. leadingD. having led10. He sat against the wall and listened to the teacher .A. close; closeB. closely; closelyC. closely; closeD. close; closely11. The fire spread through the hotel v

6、ery quickly but everyone get out.A. had toB. wouldC. couldD. was able to12. Everyone says our team will win, but I it.A. am skeptical ofB. am sure ofC. am proud ofD. am concerned about13. Police are now searching for a woman who is reported to since the flood hit A. have been missingB. have got lost

7、C. be missingD. get lost14. -I left my handbag on the train, but luckily someone gave it to a railway official.-How unbelievable to get it back! I mean, someone it.A. will have stolenB. might have stolenC. should have stolenD. must have stolen15. -Sorry? . Its too noisy here. -I was saying that the

8、party was great.A. I didnt get thatB. I didnt like thatC. Lets take itD. Lets act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，从短文后所给的四个选项A、B、C、D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。Some people cannot learn in ordinary schools. Physical or 16 illness prevents a child from learning. Today new 17 are being used in special

9、 schools to help the disabled learn. A school is being 18 in New Jersey, USA. It is called Bancroft. Here the disabled will be trained to 19 themselves and to get along in the outside world. Bancroft is not surrounded by walls of any kind. Its director insists that it be 20 so that students may grad

10、ually develop 21 relations with the rest of the world. Bancroft students will 22 in apartments, cooking their own meals, and learning to perform other 23 . As they become able, they will buy their own furniture, 24 for it out of their own money. They will pay for their food, too. They will learn to

11、expect 25 bills for the calls they make every month. As a step toward the goal of becoming 26 , each disabled person will decide what kind of work he wants to be 27 to do. While some of the training will be carried on within Bancroft itself, most of the students will receive 28 training in nearby to

12、wns. They will be trained by town people. After the training has been 29 completed, the student will work 30 an assistant and will begin to earn money. After that he will leave Bancroft, 31 the school will continue to give him help if he 32 it. How long will it take a student to 33 his training unde

13、r this new system? The director says, “For some a year will be 34 . For others it might take ten years.” For all, however, this method offers new 35 . Many will learn to be useful and independent, supporting themselves in the world.16. A. spiritB. mentalC. thought D. body17. A. plansB. decisionsC. t

14、oolsD. methods18. A. turned upB. set upC. searched forD. longed for19. A. enjoyB. teachC. pushD. support20. A. freeB. openC. quietD. different21. A. specialB. familiarC. normalD. close22. A. liveB. studyC. hideD. cook23. A. operationsB. tasksC. playsD. acts24. A. yellingB. waitingC. payingD. working

15、25. A. telephoneB. educationC. housingD. food26. A. braveB. cleverC. learnedD. independent27. A. askedB. sentC. trainedD. made28. A. teacherB. jobC. bodyD. mind29. A. successfullyB. graduallyC. quicklyD. hardly30. A. withB. forC. likeD. as31. A. andB. butC. soD. or32. A. needsB. forgetsC. getsD. off

16、ers33. A. receiveB. getC. completeD. stop34. A. shortB. enoughC. goodD. long35. A. ideasB. abilitiesC. timeD. work第二部分阅读理解 (共45分)第一节（共20小题，每小题2分，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。ADo you suppose Darwin, one of the greatest scientists of all time, really did fools experiments? Or did he do expe

17、riments that were so simple and basic that other people just thought they were foolish?Sometimes, people think they already know the answer to a question or the solution（解决办法）to a problem. Sometimes, they really do know an answer or a solution, but without thinking they are important.Charles Darwin

18、didnt settle for（满足于）just thinking he knew something. And, he believed all things could be important however simple they seemed to be.Suppose you drop sheets of paper that are of exactly the same size and shape. If you drop them at the same time in the same place, they will fall in the same way. Now

19、 make one of the sheets of paper into a tight（紧的）little ball and let it drop along with the other sheets. What happens? You have done an experiment that is so simple that you might think it couldnt be worth anything.But this simple experiment is important. It explains part of our present day underst

20、andings of physics ideas that were worked out long ago by Galileo and Newton. And these understandings set aside some of ancient Greek physics.Scientist sometimes stops to look at very simple things and to think very hard about them. Even the simplest idea, which we might think is foolish, can shake

21、 the foundations of science.36. The passage tells us that Charles Darwin .A. was a great English scientistB. always liked doing the experiments that others thought difficultC. thought even the simplest thing was importantD. didnt get well with others37. The phrase “set aside” in 5th paragraph most p

22、robably means .A. throw awayB. store upC. put to useD. realize38. The author of the passage tries to .A. convince us that Charles Darwin, Galileo and Newton are the greatest scientists in the worldB. draw the conclusion that basic sciences are simple thingsC. prove that two sheets of paper, with the

23、 same size and shape, will fall at the same speedD. draw our attention to everyday happenings around us39. Which one of the following is TRUE?A. Darwin really did fools experiments.B. According to some people Darwin did foolish experiments.C. It is believed by all the people that things could be imp

24、ortant though they seemed to be simple.D. Galileo and Newton worked out ancient Greek physics.40. What can we learn from Darwin in the passage?A. He is curious.B. He is careful.C. He is foolish.D. He is cleverer than all the people.BUSPresident Barack Obama said on Friday he can make the case for a

25、second term, and voters will come to see him as the candidate best prepared to serve as president by next years elections, according to an interview he gave to the U.S. media.In an interview he gave the Associated Press, Obama admitted that the state of the economy could be his biggest obstacle to w

26、in reelection（连任）.“I think the economys going to continue to improve, and I think Im going to be able to make an effective case that I am the person who is best prepared to finish the job so that we are on track to succeed in the 21st century.” Obama said in the video interview conducted in Chicago,

27、 where he attended money-raising events the previous night.“I think I can make that case, and I think that, in the debates that take place over the next 18 months, the American people will feel that I deserve（值得）a second term,” he said.He made the reelection announcement on April 4. According to a s

28、urvey on Friday, Only 41 percent of people support him, lower than his competitor. Someone said the figure was influenced by economic dissatisfaction.41. Which of the following would be the best title for this article?A. Obama Says He Deserves a Second TermB. Obama Becomes the American President Aga

29、inC. Obama Has Planned to Leave the White HouseD. There are Lots of Obstacles in Obamas Way42. Whats the main message from the interview?A. Obama is determined to win his reelection.B. Obama plays an active part in raising money for the poor.C. The economy of the United States has taken a turn for t

30、he better.D. Its almost impossible for Obama to be president for a second term.43. The underlined word “obstacle” in 2nd paragraph most probably means“ ”.A. shortcomingB. advantageC. difficultyD. effort44. The biggest problem that Obama might meet with in his reelection is that .A. all the people ar

31、e against himB. the economy remains weakC. his competitor is stronger than himD. he didnt do well at his last post45. What is Barack Obamas attitude towards his reelection?A. WorriedB. Disappointed.C. Confident. D. Sad.CA wallet that looks like a piece of newspaper, an atlas, or an express parcel re

32、ceipt? Or a business card that looks like a notepad? No kidding.Bai Minghui, a Beijing-based designer, creates his artwork using Tyvek, a synthetic(合成的) paper material which is difficult to tear, waterproof and, more importantly, totally recyclable.Born to a worker family in 1983 in Tangshan, Hebei

33、Province, Bai worked as a graphic designer at a financial magazine in Beijing after graduating from Minzu University of China.In the spring of 2008, Bai visited an exhibition about Tyvek in Beijings 798 art zone, and then worked with the material, trying to bring his designs to life. The first thing

34、 that came into his mind was the paper wallet, a must-try handicraft assignment（手工作业）that most Chinese students do in elementary school.“A paper wallet is definitely more useful than a paper crane or frog,” Bai told Beijing Review, smiling. “At first, many people have no idea what it is, because it

35、looks like a piece of newspaper or an express parcel receipt, and feels like real paper. But its hard to tear.”“The completed, folded wallet is seamless（无缝的）, which creates so much fun for a designer. To be honest, I didnt think about profits at all,” he said.After months of research and development

36、 on printing and designing, the first generation of his paper wallet made a stunning debut（上市）in May 2008. The second generation, which offers a greater range of pattern options, was put on the market at the beginning of 2009.“You can have graffiti（涂鸦）or write down phone numbers on it, or paint what

37、ever you like. I would like people to be able to use it easily,” he said. “I dont want to do things without creative ideas. Now my focus is on how to create better design rather than the wallet itself.”46. In which order did Bai do the following things?a. create the paper walletb. study in Minzu Uni

38、versityc. work as a graphic designerd. visit an exhibition about Tyvek in BeijingA. c, b, a, dB. b, c, d, a C. c, b, d, a D. b, c, a, d47. Which of the following words can best describe the designer?A. diligent B. creativeC. friendlyD. honest48. Tyvek, a synthetic paper material, has the following c

39、haracters EXCEPT .A. recyclableB. waterproofC. foldableD. profitable49. What can people do with this kind of wallet?A. They can use it as a handkerchief.B. They can make it into a dictionary.C. They can write their friends phone number on it.D. they can buy a paper frog or paper crane with it.50. Wh

40、at can be inferred from the passage?A. Most of the Chinese students have tried to make some kind of paper work.B. Many Chinese are fond of painting different things on their wallets.C. Most of the wallets that people use nowadays can be recycled.D. Most of the designers based in Beijing have tried T

41、yvek to create their own work of art.DA child sits at his desk waiting for the teacher to hand back his test and praying that it is not sprayed with red marks. Fellow students in the classroom know a paper that has several red markings on it will usually receive a lower grade. The child with many re

42、d markings on his test will quickly fold the paper and stuff it into his desk in the hope that no one will see his test.There is an education movement to retire the reds for softer colors of purple, green, and blue pens to mark students work. Many educators understand the psychological harm the cons

43、tant red markings on the paper do to a childs self-esteem. After a child receives his test back with countless red markings there is a rare chance that he will bother to find out his errors. It is too embarrassing in the classroom to examine his errors and also many children do not want to show thei

44、r parents their red stained test.The purpose of grading a paper or test is to identify the childs weakness and offer suggestions to improve their ability in a specific subject. Red markings are too bold for the student to calmly understand their errors ; instead they become upset and begin their sel

45、f-critical dialogue. No student wants to fail; they just do not know how to excel.All colors have an influence on our state of mind. Red is a powerful color that gives us energy. Colors such as blues and greens are calming colors to the body. Hospitals often have doctors wear blue or green scrubs be

46、cause it relaxes the patient on a subconscious level. I have never seen a doctor wear red scrubs because it will stress the patient. Remember this when you decide to mark a child paper with red, the color of blood.51. What is the text mainly about?A. How a child sees his test result. B. How to grade

47、 a students paper.C. The harm of using red color in grading students papers.D. Different influences of colors.52. A child with many red markings on his test will .A. show his paper to others B. hide his paper from othersC. correct as many errors as possible D. complain to the teacher53. Students wil

48、l not bother to find out their errors because .A. they have made too many mistakes.B. they are ashamed of their papers with red markings.C. they dont care about the mistakes they made.D. they are not satisfied with the results.54. We can infer from the passage that .A. many educators still prefer to

49、 give red markings on students papers.B. we should mark students papers with various colorsC. red markings are a kind of drive for students to learn.D. students who receive red markings on their papers may do worse.55. The author of the passage probably agrees that .A. its better to grade students p

50、apers with softer colors.B. its not necessary to point out students mistakes.C. its wrong to retire the reds in grading students papers.D. its necessary to grade students papers with red sometimes第二节补全对话（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后方框所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并将答案的标号（A、B、C、D、E或F）写在第卷指定的横线上。选项中有一个为多余选项

51、。What do you find hardest in learning English?A: 56 Sometimes its just impossible to understand.B: 57 The more you listen to English, the easier it becomes.A: Thats easier said than done!B: 58 Then you can listen to Radio Beijing or VOA English programmes on the radio.A: Do you think that would help

52、?B: 59 And why not buy some English tapes and some books to go with them? Im sure youll find them useful.A: Yes, thats a good idea. But I have another difficulty. 60 B: Oh! Well, for that, youd better find an English pen friend.A. Of course.B. Certainly not.C. My written English isnt very good eithe

53、r.D. Why dont you buy a radio?E. I find listening really hard.F. Well, you just need lots of practice.第卷（共20分）第三部分写作第一节单句改错（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）每句只有一个错误。按下列情况改正：该句多一个词：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。该句缺一个词：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。该句错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：不要改动原句的意思。61. Paris is the cap

54、ital and largest city of France, situating on the River Seine. 62. Norway is at the top of the list, when the US is at number 7. 63. At average, there are 800 tornadoes in the US each year, causing about 80 deaths and 1,500 injuries. 64. Three quarters of Chinas energy are produced by burning coal.

55、65. Simply raise your hand, a taxi appears in no time. 第二节书面表达（满分15分）你现在正在读高二，5年之后你将大学毕业踏上工作岗位。请根据下面的提示用第一人称描述一下你5年之后的工作与生活，以及你为了实现自己的计划需要做的努力。1. 从事一份收入好（well-paid）的工作，如经商；2. 赚钱之后要孝敬父母、资助希望工程、旅游等；3. 现在要刻苦学习，考入一所好大学 注意：1. 词数120左右。2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。I am a senior high school student in Grade Two, and I a

56、m quite optimistic about my future five years from now. 英 语 答 案第一部分英语知识运用第一节单项填空：15 BDBAC 610 CDDCD 1115 DAABA第二节完型填空：1620 BDBDB 2125 CABCA 2630 DCBAD 3135 BACBA第二部分：阅读理解：36-40 CADBA 41-45 AACBC 46-50 BBDCA 51-55 CBBDA补全对话：EFDAC单句改错：61.situated-situating 62. when-while 63. At-On 64. are-is 65. 加and书

57、面表达： I am a senior high school student in Grade Two, and I am quite optimistic about my future five years from now. First of all, I must work hard and do well in my schoolwork so that I can be admitted into a very good university. After my graduation from college, I will find a well-paid job, and pe

58、rhaps I will do business. Only in this way can I get lots of money, with which I will help my parents live a comfortable life, and help Project Hope to get more children to go to school. Besides, I can travel around and find a girl to get married to. In short, I believe that all of the above can come true with my hard work.