广东省普宁市第二中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、高二级第一学期期中考试英语试卷（2012.11） 命题人：林海韵 王丹丹 审题人：庄秀珠第一部分：选择最佳选项（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）1. Tom kept quiet about the accident _ lose his job. A. so not as to B. so as to not C. so as not toD. not so as to2. Eating too much fat can _ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A. result fromB. contribute toC. attend

2、 toD. devote to3. We regret to inform you that there are no tickets _ for Fridays performance. A. available B. spareC. convenientD. affordable4. Will you drop in at my house this afternoon if _?A. you are convenient B. you will be convenientC. it is convenient for you D. it will be convenient for yo

3、u5. Its helpful to put children in a situation _ they can see themselves differently.A. that B. whenC. whichD. where 6. When the wounded solider woke up, he found _by doctors and nurses.A. it to surround B. himself surrounded C. to be surroundedD. himself surrounding7. The meeting _ tomorrow will be

4、 of great importance. All of us should attend it.A. held B. to be held C. being held D. is going to be held8. To prevent the river from _ again, the government ordered that the factory stop running. A. pollutingB. polluted C. having polluted D. being polluted9. The _ girl sat in the corner _.A. frig

5、htening; cried B. frightening; crying C. frightened; crying D. frightened; to cry10. _ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. Settling D. Having settled 11. Having a trip abroad is good for the old couple, but it remains _ whether they will enjoy it.A. to see B.

6、 to be seen C. seeing D. seen12. -Whats the matter with Della? -Well, her parents wouldnt allow her to go to the party, but she still _. A. hopes so B. hopes not C. hopes for D. hopes to13. -Is there a primary school in your village now? -No, but there _. A. used B. did C. used to D. used to be 14.

7、Only when you are in poor health_ realize that health is _.A. will you; worthless B. you will; worthless C. will you; priceless D. you will; worthless15. For a moment nothing happened. Then _ all shouting together. A. voices had come B. did voices come C. came voices D. did voices come第二部分：完形填空（共15小

8、题，每小题2分，共30分）When Dave was eighteen, he bought a secondhand car for 200 so that he could travel to and from work more _16_ than by bus. It worked quite well for a few years, but then it got so old, and it was costing him so much in repairs that he decided that he had better _17_ it.He asked among hi

9、s friends to see if anyone was particularly _18_ to buy a cheap car, but they all knew that it was falling to pieces, so none of them had any desire to buy it. Daves friend Sam saw that he was _19_ when they met one evening, and said, “Whats up, Dave?” Dave told him, and Sam answered, “Well, what ab

10、out advertising it in the paper? You may _20_ more for it that way than the cost of the advertisement!” Thinking that Sams _21_ was sensible(合理的), he put an advertisement in an evening paper, which read “For sale: small car, uses very little petrol, only two owners. Bargain at 50.”For two days after

11、 the advertisement first appeared, there was no _22_. But then on Saturday evening he had an enquiry. A man rang up and said he would like to _23_ him about the car. “All right,” Dave said, feeling happy. He asked the man whether ten oclock the next morning would be _24_ or not. “Fine,” the man said

12、, “and Ill _25_ my wife. We intend to go for a ride in it to _26_ it.”The next morning, at a quarter to ten, Dave parked the car in the square outside his front door, _27_ to wait there for the people who had _28_ his advertisement. Even Dave had to _29_ that the car really looked like a wreck(残骸).

13、Then, soon after he had got the car as clean as it could be, a police car stopped just behind him and a policeman got out. He looked at Daves car and then said, “Have you reported this _30_ to us yet, sir?”16.A. hopefullyB. safelyC. easilyD. properly17.A. keepB. sellC. repairD. throw18.A. ashamedB.

14、luckyC. anxiousD. happy19.A. upsetB. delightedC. calmD. astonished20.A. learnB. missC. findD. get21A. adviceB. messageC. requestD. description22A. doubtB. helpC. replyD. trouble23.A. tellB. agree C. seeD. call24.A. exactB. lateC. earlyD. suitable25.A. followB. bringC. meetD. introduce26.A. recognize

15、B. testC. admireD. gain27.A. happeningB. turningC. meaningD. failing28.A. answeredB. insertedC. caredD. placed29.A. admitB. showC. disagreeD. forget30.A. bargainB. saleC. resultD. accident第三部分：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）John Snow, a well-known doctor in London, became _31_ (inspire) when he thought abo

16、ut helping ordinary people who _32_ (expose) to cholera, a _33_ (die) disease of its day. Thousands of people died whenever there was _34_ outbreak because no one knew the cause of it. John wanted to help solve the problem.He got _35_ (interest) in two theories _36_ (explain) how cholera killed peop

17、le. He believed _37_ the second theory _38_ suggested that people absorbed the disease with their meals. In 1854, when another outbreak hit London, he was ready to test the two theories. _39_ the help of the map he made, he got a valuable clue about the cause of the disease and was able to announce

18、that the water was _40_ (blame).第四部分：阅读第一节：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，共40分）AOn the evening of June 21, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes entered the beautiful hall of the Bell Tower Hotel in Xian with his bicycle. The hotel workers received him and telephoned the manager, for they had never seen

19、a bicycle in the hotel hall before though they lived in “the kingdom of bicycles.”Robert Friedlander, an American, arrived in Xian on his bicycle trip across Asia which started last December in New Delhi, India.When he was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit the Silk Road.

20、Now, after 44 years, he was on the Silk Road in Xian and his early dreams were coming true. Robert Friedlanders next destinations (目的地) were Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Urumqi, etc. He will complete his trip in Pakistan.41. The best title for this newspaper article would be . A. The Kingdom of Bicycles B. A

21、Beautiful Hotel in Xian C. An American Achieving His Aims D. Marco Polo and the Silk Road42. The hotel workers told the manager about Friedlander coming to the hotel because . A. he entered the hall with a bike B. he asked to see the manager C. the manager had to know about all foreign guests D. the

22、 manager knew about his trip and was expecting him43. Friedlander is visiting the three countries in the following order: A. China, India, and Pakistan B. Pakistan, China, and India C. India, China, and Pakistan D. China, Pakistan, and India 44. What made Friedlander want to come to China? A. His ch

23、ildhood dreams about bicycles.B. The famous sights in Xian. C. His interest in Chinese silk. D. The stories about Marco Polo.45. Friedlander can be said to be . A. clever B. friendlyC. strong-mindedD. hardworkingBMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the f

24、irst person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and he

25、r mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities (设备) to he

26、lp save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgrum. Her services were recognized in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government. In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In D

27、ecember 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mot

28、her, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity (辐射). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.46. Which of the following items is NOT true?A. Irene Curie is the e

29、lder daughter of the Curies.B. Her mother, Marie Curie, is one of Irene Curies teachers.C. Irene Curie studied at home when she was little.D. Irene went to the College of Svign for high school education.47. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.

30、B. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.C. Because she contributed to saving the wounded.D. Because she won the Nobel Prize.48. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio Joliot?A. At the Curie Institute. B. In the University of Paris.C. In a military hospital. D. At the College of Svig

31、n.49. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In 1897. B. In 1926. C. In 1927. D. In 1932.50. In which of the following aspects was Irene Cuire different from her mother? A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene won the Nobel Prize once. C. Irene combined family and

32、 career. D. Irene died from leukemia.COpen Letter to an EditorI had an interesting conversation with a reporter recently-one who works for you. In fact, hes one of your best reporters. He wants to leave.Your reporter gave me a copy of his resume (简历) and photocopies of six stories that he wrote for

33、you. The headlines showed you played them proudly. With great enthusiasm, he talked about how he finds issues, approaches them, and writes about them, which tells me he is one of your best. Im sure you would hate to lose him. Surprisingly, your reporter is not unhappy. In fact, he told me he really

34、likes his job. He has a great assignment, and said you run a great paper. It would be easy for you to keep him, he said. He knows that the paper values him. He appreciates the responsibility youve given him, takes ownership of his profession, and enjoys his freedom.So why is he looking for a way out

35、? He talked to me because he wants his editors to demand so much more of him. He wants to be pushed, challenged, coached to new heights.The reporter believes that good stories spring from good questions, but his editors usually ask how long the story will be, when it will be in, where it can play, a

36、nd what the budget is.He longs for conversations with an editor who will help him turn his good ideas into great ones. He wants someone to get excited about what hes doing and to help him turn his story idea upside down and inside out, exploring the best ways to report it. He wants to be more valuab

37、le for your paper. Thats what you want for him, too, isnt it? So your reporter has set me thinking.Our best hope in keeping our best reporters, copy editors, photographers, artists-everyone-is to work harder to make sure they get the help they are demanding to reach their potential. If we cant do it

38、, theyll find someone who can.51. Who probably wrote the letter?A. A reader.B. An artist. C. A reporter. D. An editor. 52. What does the writer think of the reporter? A. Optimistic. B. Ambitious. C. Imaginative. D. Proud.53. What is NOT true about the reporter?A. He is a very good reporter. B. He is

39、 unhappy.C. He likes his job. D. He is not satisfied with his editor.54. What does the reporter want most from his editors in their talks?A. Finding the news value of his stories. B. Giving him financial support. C. Improving his good ideas. D. Helping him to find issues.55. The letter aims to remin

40、d editors that they should _. A. keep their best reporters at all costsB. be aware of their reporters professional development C. give more freedom to their reportersD. appreciate their reporters working styles and attitudesDIn many cultures white is often associated with something positive. A white

41、-collar job, for instance, is the kind of job many people look for, working with your brain and not your hands.White has a clean and pure image. That is why doctors, dentists, and nurses usually wear white uniforms. Babies are dressed in white at baptisms（洗礼）and brides wear white wedding gowns at we

42、ddings. White in these cases is the symbol of innocence or purity. Sometimes white is used in expressions that are not good. “Whitewash” is one such expression. At first, “whitewash” meant to paint over something with white paint to make it look better. However, it means something different today: t

43、o hide or to cover up mistakes or failures.A “white elephant” is another example of white used in a negative way. In ancient Thailand, a white elephant was regarded as a sacred animal, but it was very expensive to keep. The kings of those days presented a white elephant to the people they wanted to

44、ruin. Once they received this holy, royal animal as a gift, they were not allowed to sell or kill it. Today, a “white elephant” means something that is big, useless, and unwanted. In America, when people want to get rid of their furniture or clothes, they often have a “white elephant sale”.56. The t

45、ext is mainly about_.A. the history of some English idioms B. the meanings of white in English cultureC. some interesting customs in English cultureD. some useful English words and expressions57. Which expression has an historical background?A. White elephant.B. White-collar.C. White-wash. D. White

46、elephant sale.58. In which statement does “white” have a negative meaning?A. A boy is dressed in white at baptisms. B. A bride wears a white wedding gown.C. A girl finds a white collar job. D. A man whitewashes his crime.59. From the text we can learn that _.A. a white-elephant sale is useful to the

47、 poorB. the white color is important in our daily life C. expressions with white have different meanings D. a white-collar job used to be easy to get60. The author develops the text mainly by _.A. analyzing its cause and effect B. comparing different ideasC. providing typical examples D. following t

48、he time order第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）A Guangzhou Sports GroundOpen next week from 6:20 to 8:30 pm.Admission: $2, under 45 or over 60 - $7.Welcome to join us to keep you fit.Tel: 23455884B. CCTV-1The programs are as follow: 18:30 Sports, 19:00 World News, 19:30 Introduction of Museum of Modern Art,

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50、ob OfferedDo you want to have a chance to communicate with those who do shopping? If so, you may contact with Sunny Bookshop, for two shop assistants are needed here.Tel: 020-23100013F. Help from Music Teacher Violin lessons to be given at 8:00 on Monday evening. Those attending prepare violins by t

51、hemselves.Admission: 100 yuan (half price for students)Tel: 020-28338381请阅读以下人员的相关信息，然后匹配和他/她感兴趣的广告。61. Liu Hua is going to marry next month. Before that, she is going to take photos with her new husband.62. Jany is too fat. This is not good to her health. She knows it well and wants to take more ex

52、ercise after study.63. Peter begins to have his summer holiday today. He is too tired to go out for any activity. Instead, he would like to stay home in the evening.64. Toms family is not rich. He wants to find a part-time job at weekends to earn some money for his study.65. Meimei is interested in

53、playing the violin, but she cant play very well because she has no music teacher to teach her face to face. She really wants to get one.第五部分：单词拼写。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 66. If a doctor or a medical treatment c_ someones illness, they make the people well again.67. Water and salt are _ (吸收) into our blo

54、od stream everyday.68. The woman was very d_ that her stolen jewels had been found.69. There is a big family, which c_ of ten people.70. We failed to accuse the man of murder for l_ of evidence.71. Dont throw away the bottles, which can be r_(回收利用).72. A team of nurses arrived to a_ the doctor in pe

55、rforming the operation.73. These pieces of music are very difficult to play-they d_ a lot of concentration.74. If you got stung by a bee, the skin will _(膨胀) up.75. Some wild mushrooms contain a deadly p_.第六部分：翻译句子。（满分5分）76. 你的解释是讲不通的。Your explanation doesnt .77. 复印这些文件用了一个早上的时间。Copying these docume

56、nts the whole morning.78. 现在当人们提到英格兰时，你会发现威尔士也包括在内。Now when people England you find Wales included as well.79. 图书馆员把归还的图书放回原处。The librarian put the returned books .80. 这些印刷机老是出故障。The printing machines are always .第七部分：读写任务（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。According to a report from the Entertainme

57、nt Software Association (ESA), the sale of computer games in the United States of America has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $2.6 billion to $7 billion in 2005. Analysts (分析家) say that these numbers are very alarming and many people are asking, “Can gaming become an addiction?” Elizabe

58、th Woolly said, “Computer games, like any other activity, can be hard to stop once an addiction has been formed.” Many students are addicted to(对上瘾) computer games and they even forget eating and bathing. They dont go to school, playing games for hours of days. It is said that last year, seven peopl

59、e in South Korea died as a result of too much gaming. “We have kids who dont know how to communicate with people face to face because they have spent three years playing games and talking to others through a computer. Eventually computer games have spoiled(损坏) their eyes,” said a father.【写作内容】1. 用大约

60、30个词概括短文的内容要点。2. 用120个词就 “中学生该不该玩电脑游戏” 这个主题发表你的看法，至少包括以下要点：1）你认为中学生该不该玩电脑游戏。2）说明你的理由。【写作要求】1. 作文中可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。【单项选择】1-5 CBACD 6-10 BBDCB 11-15 BDDCC【完形填空】16-20 CBCAD21-25 ACCDB26-30 BCAAD【语法填空】31. inspired 32. were expos

61、ed 33. deadly 34. an 35. interested 36. explaining 37. in 38. that 39. With 40. to blame【阅读理解】41-45 CACDC46-50 CCADB51-55 DBBCB56-60 BADCC61-65 CABEF【单词拼写】66. cures67. absorbed68. delighted69. consists70. lack71. recycled72. assist73. demand74. swell75. poison【翻译句子】76. make sense77. took up78. refer

62、 to79. in place80. breaking down部分答案详解：C篇【语篇解读】本文为应用文，是一封写给主编的信。作者通过写这封信希望主编知道记者到底需要的是什么。51 D。推理判断题。根据选项和文章作者的口吻可以排除艺术家和记者这两个选项。读者既不符合文章内容也不符合常理，最有可能写信的是一个主编。52 B。推理判断题。根据文章第二段、第五段、第六段、第七段可以推断出这个记者在工作上很有理想和抱负。53 B。事实细节题。B项明显与第二段“your reporter is not unhappy”不符。54 C。事实细节题。根据第七段记者所述的需求，可以判断出C项为最佳选项。55

63、 B。推理判断题。通过文章中记者阐述的需求和最后一段可看出作者写信时为了提醒主编们关注记者的专业发展。【读写任务】参考范文：According to the survey, many students become addicted to computer games and some even play computer games for a long time without eating and bathing, which has bad effect on their studies and health. From my point of view, I am strongly

64、against students playing computer games because it causes many disadvantages. First, students addicted to computer games cant concentrate on their study and therefore they may fall behind the other students and their scores get worse and worse. Second, spending too much time playing computer games i

65、nstead of taking exercise will do harm to the students eyesight and make their body in bad condition. Third, some computer games are full of violence, blood and sex, where students may imitate them and do something wrong to society. In conclusion, students should keep off computer games even though they have no lessons. They should make full use of time to work hard at their lessons and take more exercise for the sake of their future.