广东省新兴县惠能中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、惠能中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、班别、座位号填写在答题卡上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.作答选做题时，请先用2B铅笔填涂选做题的题号对应的信息点，再作答。漏涂、错涂、多涂的，答案无效。5.考生必须保持答题

2、卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。I语言知识及应用(共三节，满分45分)第一节 单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）1.The two sweaters look so similar that I really dont know_.A. what to choose B. which to chooseC. which to be chosen D. what to chosen2. This is the very film _ Ive long wished to see.A. which B. that C. who D. whom3. I congratula

3、ted them all _ their results. A. on B. in C. about D. for 4. I dont really work here, I _ until the new assistant arrives. A. just help out B. just helped out C. am just helping out D. will just help out5. Look over theretheres a very long, winding path _ up to the house. A. leading B. leads C. led

4、D. to lead6. Last Sunday they reached Qingdao _ the conference was to be held.A. which B. that C. when D. where 7. My father ever told me _ much that was beyond my ability.A. to do B. not to do C. didnt do D. did do8. While were developing agriculture and industry, we must prevent the earth _.A. fro

5、m polluting B. polluted C. polluting D. from being polluted9. Tell us about the people and the places _ are different from ours. A. who B. that C. which D. whom10. Rather than _ on a crowded bus, Lisa preferred_ her old bike that day. A. ride; to ride B. riding; ride C. ride; ride D. to ride; riding

6、第二节 完形填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1120各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I was having my dinner at McDonald s one evening when an old couple slowly walked in. They_11_their meal, took a table near the window and started taking food out of the plate. There was one hamburger, one order of Fren

7、ch fries (炸薯条) and one drink. The man_12_the food into two halves and carefully placed one before his wife.He took a sip (一小口) of the drink. His wife also took one and then set the cup down between them. “That _13_ old couple! All they can _14_is one meal for the two of them，” thought IAs the man be

8、gan to eat his French fries, I rose to my feet, went over and said that I was _15_to buy another meal for them. But he kindly refused me and said that they made it a _16_to share everything._17_， the lady didn t take a bite. She sat there_18_her husband eat, and taking tums (轮流) sipping the drink. A

9、gain I asked to buy them something but was refused. When the man finished eating and was wiping his face with a napkin (纸巾), I_19_no longer stand it. I made an offer to them a third time.After being politely refused，I asked the lady_20_，“ Madam，why aren t you eating? You said that you share everythi

10、ng.What is it that you are waiting for？”“The teeth，” she answered.11. A. servedB. requested C. collected D. ordered12. A. divided B. cut C. changed D. formed13. A. funny B. crazy C. strange D. poor14. A. afford B. pay C. demand D. choose15. A. anxious B. willing C. satisfied D. quick16. A. way B. ha

11、bit C. case D. model17. A. Surprisingly B. Sadly C. Shockingly D. Bitterly18. A.looking B. noticing C. watching D. finding19. A. should B. could C. might D. would20. A. curiously B. carefully C. naturally D. plainly第三节 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，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，

12、并将答案填写在答卷标号为2130的相应位置上。One day，an old beggar went to a village.He knocked at the door of a rich man，_21_ house was very big.The rich man _22_ (know) for never helping anyone.The beggar was aware _23_ his reputation(名声)but still asked，“Will you give me a bit of butter or milk？”The miser（守财奴，吝啬鬼）said

13、impatiently，“No! Go away at once！” “Perhaps you can sweep out for me a bit of grain or beans，”the _24_(hunger) beggar continued. “There isnt anything in my house！” “How about a little bit of bread？” the beggar insisted.“Only _25_ mouthful of food and I will be very grateful.” “Go away！I dont have an

14、y bread！”“How about some water？I am thirsty.” “I dont have water.” The beggar then said sadly to him，“My friend，_26_ are you here？You should go to some kindhearted folk to beg for food because you are _27_(poor) than anybody else.” The rich man in this story is really wealthy in a material sense，_28

15、_ he is extremely poor in a mental sense.Rich people _29_ a kind heart and sympathy are not welcome in society.They are likely to have wealth for a while but not for long.So at the same time we feed our stomach，dont forget _30_(feed) our soul. 阅读(共两节，满分40分)第一节 阅读理解(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A、B

16、、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑(A) After giving a talk at a high school, I was asked to pay a visit to a special student. An illness had kept the boy home, but he had expressed an interest in meeting me. I was told it would mean a great deal to him, so I agreed.During the nine-mile drive to his home, I fo

17、und out something about Matthew. He had muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩症). When he was born, the doctor told his parents that he would not live to five, and then they were told he would not make it to ten. Now he was thirteen. He wanted to meet me because I was a gold-medal power lifter, and I knew about o

18、vercoming obstacles(障碍物) and going for my dreams.I spent over an hour talking to Matthew. Never once did he complain or ask, “Why me?” He spoke about winning and succeeding and going for his dreams. Obviously, he knew what he was talking about. He didnt mention that his classmates had made fun of hi

19、m because he was different. He just talked about his hopes for the future, and how one day he wanted to lift weights with me. When we had finished talking, I went to my briefcase(手提包) and pulled out the first gold medal I had won and put it around his neck. I told him he was more of a winner and kne

20、w more about success and overcoming obstacles than I ever would. He looked at it for a moment, then took it off and handed it back to me. He said, “You are a champion. You earned that medal. Someday when I get to the Olympics and win my own medal, I will show it to you.”Last summer I received a lett

21、er from Matthews parents telling me that Matthew had passed away. They wanted me to have a letter he had written to me a few days before:Dear Dick,My mum said I should send you a thank-you letter for the picture you sent me. I also want to let you know that the doctors tell me that I dont have long

22、to live any more, but I still smile as much as I can.I told you someday that I would go to the Olympics and win a gold medal, but I know now I will never get to do that. However, I know Im a champion, and God knows that too. When I get to Heaven, God will give me my medal and when you get there, I w

23、ill show it to you. Thank you for loving me.Your friend,Matthew31The boy looked forward to meeting the author because _. A. he was also good at weight lifting B. he wanted to get to the Olympics and win a medal C. he was one of the authors fans D. he admired the author very much32The underlined sent

24、ence in the third paragraph probably means that _.A. the boy never complained about how unlucky he was to have this diseaseB. the boy never complained about not being able to go to schoolC. the boy never complained why the author had never come to see him beforeD. the boy never complained about not

25、getting a medal 33From the passage we learn that _. AMatthew was an athlete BMatthew was an optimistic and determined boy CThe author used to have the same disease as Matthew had DMatthew became a champion before he died 34Matthew didnt accept the authors medal because _. Ahe thought it was too expe

26、nsive Bhe was sure that he could win one in the future Che thought it was of no use to him as he would die soon Dhe would not be pitied by others35. What does this passage mainly about ? AHow a disabled boy overcame his disability. BThe author gave his gold medal to Matthew to encourage him.CThe aut

27、hor visited a boy with muscular dystrophy and was moved by his life attitude. D. Matthew and the author both won gold medals at last.（B）The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean, so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of

28、 it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other forever. He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him.The next morning he said to the men, Have you provided me with that sunset?No, sir, the men answered.The director was angry. Why not? he asked.Well, sir, one of t

29、he men answered, were on the east coast here, and the sun sets in the west. We can get you a sunrise over the sea, if necessary, but not a sunset.But I want a sunset! the director shouted. Go to the airport, take the next flight to the west coast, and get one.But then a young secretary had an idea.

30、Why dont you photograph a sunrise, she suggested, and then play it backwards? Then itll look like a sunset.Thats a very good idea! the director said. Then he turned to the camera crew and said, Tomorrow morning I want you to get me a beautiful sunrise over the sea.The camera crew went out early the

31、next morning and filmed a bright sunrise over the beach in the middle of a beautiful bay. Then at nine oclock they took it to the director. Here it is, sir, they said, and gave it to him. He was very pleased.They all went into the studio. All right, the director explained, now our hero and heroine a

32、re going to say goodbye. Run the film backwards so that we can see the sunset behind them.The sunset began, but after a quarter of a minute, the director suddenly put his face in his hands and shouted to the camera crew to stop.The birds in the film were flying backwards, and the waves on the sea we

33、re going away from the beach.36. One evening, the director sent his camera crew out _.A. to film a scene on the sea B. to find an actor and an actressC. to watch a beautiful sunset D. to meet the audience37. Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast?A. Because he changed his mind

34、about getting a sunset.B. Because he was angry with his crew.C. Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset.D. Because it was his secretarys suggestion.38. The director wanted to film a sunset over the ocean because _.A. it went well with the separation of the hero and heroineB. when they arrived at

35、the beach it was already in the eveningC. it was more moving than a sunriseD. the ocean looked more beautiful at sunset39. After the sunset began, the director suddenly put his face in his hands _.A. because he was moved to tearsB. as he saw everything in the film moving backwardsC. as the sunrise d

36、id not look as beautiful as he had imaginedD. because he was disappointed with the performance of the hero and heroine40. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The crew had to follow the secretarys advice.B. If you want to see a sunrise, the east coat is the place to go.C. The camera crew wasnt able

37、 to film the scene the first day.D. The director ordered his crew to stop filming the sunset.(C)My first child was born in 1986 and two and a half years later, I had my daughter. All I ever did from then on was taking care of kids and our home. Throughout those early years, whenever I went somewhere

38、 and was around other adults, I would be asked what I did. Far too many people had the same reaction when I told them I was a stay-at-home mom. It was a very annoying “ oh, you really dont do anything” type of response. I worked hard as a mom and I took my “job” very seriously! Raising children is d

39、oing something and is extremely important.So thats when I decided to find a way to deal with these ignorant people and to boost my self-esteem at the same time. On many of the social occasions, some of the “professional” women would give me their business card as if to show me that they actually did

40、 something and had some important title. I decided to give myself a very impressive, important-sounding title and then make up a business card to hand out.I thought about what I actually did as a mom over the next few days. I took special care to make sure I was giving my children the best care, ins

41、truction and information I possibly could. It was my job to teach my kids: how to speak, how to eat, how to dress, how to get along with others, and so on. I specialized in the academic, social and emotional development of human beings-my kids! After reading my brief overview of my own job, I came u

42、p with my new, impressive title: Human Development Specialist.At every opportunity, I handed out my card. 99.9% of the time, people were obviously impressed! It really made me feel better. Most people made a guess at what a “Human Development Specialist” is or does, and I just let them think whateve

43、r they wanted to.41. We can learn from the first paragraph that the writer _A. had a good job before she had childrenB. couldnt find a satisfying jobC. was willing to look after her children at homeD.didnt know how to get on with other women42. When the writer said she was a stay-at-home mom, most o

44、f the time others_A. wondered what she did every dayB. admired her hard workC. advised her to find a jobD. looked down upon her43.What did the writer do to improve her self-esteem?A. She started a business cardB. She pretended to have a good job.C. She made herself a business card.D. She told others

45、 how important she was44. What was other peoples reaction to the writers title?A. Most of them were impressed and puzzledB. Most of them were jealousC. Most of them were disappointedD. Most of them felt proud45 What would be the best title for the passage?A. Family is more important than workB. Bein

46、g a mom means giving up many thingsC. People have equal rightsD. Being a full-time mom is important第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）。阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将对应题号的相应选项字母写在答案卷上。首先，请阅读下列不同类型汽车的信息：A. Toyota Electron - 2006 (new): Toyotas new car is both powerful and economical. Using a combination of fuel and

47、 electricity this car will not only save money on petrol bills, but it will also save the environment. Has air conditioner and leather seats. Price: $17,500B. BMW Series 7 - 2006 (new): Judged the Car of Year by Wheels Magazine this is the best high-class car on the market. It is big enough for 5 pe

48、ople but is smooth and fast. Has all the latest safety equipment and computer mapping system. Price: $84,900C. Porsche 911 - 2006 (new): This newest Porsche is packed with the latest safety equipment and engine technology. It can hold 2 people and the roof can come down automatically for you to enjo

49、y the fresh air. Has DVD entertainment system and computer mapping system. Price: $72,000D. Chrysler Minibus - 2005 (second-hand): With its unique seating design, this vehicle can hold up to 14 people. Silver outside with black leather inside and in excellent condition. Has 2 automatic sliding doors

50、 plus DVD entertainment system. Price: $19,200E. Ford Fairlane - 1998 (second-hand): With a traditional Ford design, this car is dark blue and is an ideal second car for the family. Mechanically in good condition. Has air-conditioner and CD player. Price: $6,900F. Honda Civic - 1996 (second-hand): T

51、his small, white, two-door car is easy to park an cheap to run. Inside and outside both in excellent condition. It uses very little fuel and is the perfect car for city driving. Has CD player. Price: $2,500请阅读下列购车者的信息，然后匹配购车者与拟购买的汽车：46. Robert Anderson. Robert has just been appointed the manager of

52、a large international company. He wants to get a car that will impress his business colleagues yet is also suitable for transporting his wife and three children.47. Julie Sunderland. Julie has recently moved into the city where she is studying. She needs a car that is cheap to buy and run so she can

53、 get to university and to her part-time job.48. Bill Woodward. Bill is the coach of the local football team and needs a car that can take the players and equipment to and from their games.49. Mary Alderson. Marys rich dad premised he would buy her a new car for graduating from university. She wants

54、something that is safe, that will allow her to enjoy listening to music and show off to her friends.50. Kate Power. Kate needs to get a car to travel to her new job; But she feels guilty about the pollution she will cause so she wants a car that will do the least amount of harm to the environment. 写

55、 （共三节，满分50分）第一节 完成句子翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）51. People_ _ her because she wears such strange clothes.人们嘲笑她是因为她穿着那么奇怪的衣服。52. _the dog _; its very dangerous.别惹那条狗，很危险。53.He work hard _ _ fail.她努力工作，结果失败了。54. You will find the topic _ _ here and there.你会发现到处正在讨论这个话题。55. We should help those people _ _.我们应该

56、帮助有困难的人。第二节 基础写作（共1小题; 满分15分）你们学校学生会最近组织了一次“有烦恼向谁倾诉”的调查活动。请根据以下的调查数据，用英语给校报写一篇新闻稿，反映调查结果。写作内容倾诉对象百分比理 由同学和朋友61%同龄人容易交流和理解；不想让父母担心父母和家长22%老师家长阅历丰富，有生活和教育经验没有17%不愿和别人说自己的事或难以与别人相处写作要求1只能使用5个句子表达全部内容； 2短文的开头已为你写好。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。Recently the Student Union has carried out a survey “To whom do y

57、ou go when in trouble?” The results are as follows._第三节 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。About forty years ago, I was an instructor（教师） in the military（军事的） college at Woolwich, when young Scoresby was given his first examination. I felt extremely sorry for him. Everybody answered the q

58、uestions well, intelligently（勤奋地）, while he did not know anything, so to speak. He was a nice, pleasant young man. It was painful to see him stand there and give answers that were wonders of stupidity.I knew of course that when examined again he would fail and be thrown out. So, I said to myself, it

59、 would be a simple, harmless act to help him as much as I could.I took him aside and found he knew a little about Julius Cesars history. But he did not know anything else. So, I tested him and worked him like a slave. I made him work, over and over again, on a few questions about, which I knew he wo

60、uld be asked.He came through very well on the day of the examination. He got high praise too, while others who knew a thousand more than he were sharply criticized（批评）!I thought that what in the end would destroy him would be the mathematics examination. I decided to make his end as painless as poss

61、ible. So, I pushed facts into his stupid head for hours. Finally, however, I was shocked out of my mind. He took the first prize! And he got the highest praise.写作内容1)以约30个词概括短文的要点；2)然后以约120个词写一篇记叙文，描写你或你的亲友通过勤奋创造奇迹(miracle)的经历，并包括如下的要点：a)叙述你或你的亲友通过勤奋创造奇迹的一次真实或虚构的经历；b)你或你亲友的是如何创造奇迹的；c)别人对你或你亲友的评价。写作要

62、求(1)可以参照阅读材料的篇章结构，组织故事，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；(2)标题自定。单项选择（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）1-5: BBACA 6-10 DBDBA完形填空（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）解读：本文是一个幽默故事，主要内容是：作者在麦当劳吃饭时，看到一对老夫妇进来吃饭，他们要了一份套餐和一杯饮料。老先生把食物分成两份，然后开始吃，而老太太则坐在一边看着，两人轮流喝着饮料。作者以为他们没钱，只能买一份饭，所以想给他们再买一份，却被一次又一次地拒绝了。最后作者实在看不下去了，就过去问老太太她为什么不吃，老太太回答：“我等着用假牙！”11.解析此处意思是：他们点了

63、他们要的食物。order点(菜)。答案D12.解析由后文的into可知此处用divide，构成divide.into.短语，意思是：把分成答案A13. 解析本句意思是：多么可怜的一对老人啊！答案D14. 解析根据句意此处用afford，意思是：买得起。答案A15. 解析本句意思是：我站起来，走过去说我愿意给他们再买一份食物。be willing to do sth意思是：愿意做某事。答案B16. 解析句子意思是：他礼貌地拒绝我，说他们分享所有的东西已经成为一种习惯。用habit。答案B17.解析本句意思是：奇怪的是，那位老太太一口也没吃。故用surprisingly。答案A18. 解析老太太没

64、有吃，一直看着她的丈夫吃，因此watching(注视)符合语境。答案C19. 解析本句意思是：我再也不能忍受了。所填词意思是“能，会”，用could。答案B20. 解析根据后文的直接引语的意思可知此处用curiously，意思是：好奇地。答案A语篇解读：一个有钱人面对乞丐的乞求，竟然说自己什么都没有。这个人真是比谁都穷啊！语法填空(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)21解析：考查定语从句。先行词a rich man与从句中的house存在所属关系，故要用whose引导定语从句。答案：whose22解析：考查被动语态。动词know与主语the rich man为动宾关系，故要用被动语态。

65、答案：was known23解析：考查介词。be aware of为固定用法，意为“意识到”。答案：of24解析：考查词形转换。修饰名词beggar要用形容词。答案：hungry25解析：考查冠词。a mouthful of意为“一口”。答案：a26解析：考查疑问词。根据上文可知此处是指“那么，我的朋友，你为什么还在这儿呢？”答案：why27解析：考查形容词比较级。由句中的than可知此处要用形容词比较级。答案：poorer28解析：考查连词。根据上下文可知此空前后两句存在转折关系。答案：but29解析：考查介词。根据语境可知句意为“没有好心肠和同情心的富人在社会上是不受欢迎的”。答案：wit

66、hout30解析：考查非谓语动词。dont forget to do sth.意为“不要忘记去做某事”。答案：to feed阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)31-35 DABDC 36-40 ACABD 41-45 C D C A D信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）46. B 47. F 48. D 49. C 50. A完成句子翻译（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）51. laugh at 52. Leave alone 53. only to 54. being discussed 55. in need基础写作（共1小题; 满分15分）范文：Recently

67、the Student Union has carried out a survey “To whom do you go when in trouble?” The results are as follows. 61% of the students surveyed select friends or schoolmates as their ideal listeners when they have trouble because they think they have a better understanding of each other in the same age gro

68、up. Whats more, they dont want their parents to worry about them. Another 22% choose teachers and parents to talk to, because in their opinion, teachers and parents are rich in life and education experience. Nevertheless, there are 17% who dont share their troubles at all. They find it hard to get a

69、long well with others.读写任务（共1小题;满分25分）参考范文 Hard Work Creates MiraclesWith his instructors help and his hard work, Scoresby, a stupid military man, did better than others in the history examination and even won the first prize in the mathematics examination!This story reminds me of a similar experien

70、ce of my cousin. He was nothing but a football fan. So you can imagine how angry and disappointed my uncle and aunt were every time the result of an exam came out! He had been the last in the list of the whole grade! Everybody around my cousin believed him hopeless. However, when he became a student

71、 of Senior Three, for some reason, he began to study very hard, or rather, day and night. In spite of the fact that he was quite often laughed at, he kept on studying. To everybodys surprise, he was finally admitted into a famous university.From the above two stories, we can see that nothing is impossible and that hard work creates miracles!