广东省梅州市曾宪梓中学2010-2011学年高二下学期期末考试（英语）.doc

1、梅州市曾宪梓中学20102011年度第二学期高二英语期末考试题 (2011.7)一. 听力部分（共两节， 满分15分）第一部分 听说听第一段材料，完成第1-8题.情景介绍角色：你是这个女人任务：(1) 向Jack提问；(2) 根据谈话内容，回答问题。 注释：健身房 gym请根据以下中文提示提问三个问题。（每小题2分，满分6分）问题1：你和Helen认识多久了？_问题2：Helen是做什么的？_问题3：健身房周日几点开始营业？_请根据所听内容，回答以下五个问题。（每小题1分，满分5分）4.Why is the woman unable to recognize the man?_5. How l

2、ong has the man been exercising at the gym?_6. What special deals does the gym have now?_7. Where did the man meet Helen for the first time?_8. What time dose the gym open on Monday?_第二部分 听短文后填空。（每小题1分，共4分）听第二段材料，填写下文空中所缺单词或短语。On a Friday night a poor young artist was playing his violin at the gate

3、of the subway station. The next day, the young artist laid a piece of paper on the ground which said, “Last night, a gentleman named George Sang put an important thing into my hat _ . Please come to claim it soon.” Later a man to the violinist and said that was his lottery. The young artist returned

4、 the lottery to the man. The scene of last night: George Sang bought a lottery ticket which won him a big prize. He was so happy that he put in the violinists hat. However, the lottery ticket was also thrown in. he doesnt have much money, he lives happily; but if he loses honesty, he wont be happy f

5、orever.二 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）Those days life was so hard that I finally wished that I could just be “left alone”.The thought of going somewhere by myself would give me so much 1 . but then Id remember when I was alone. Not that 2 _ left me. I was alone by myself in crowded p

6、laces. It was the 3 that I built around me that would not 4 the outside in or the inside out. When I was a child, I would play this silly 5 . It was always 6 _ because a place in a corner or under a table would do. My favorite place was simply to pull a blanket over my head. I would lie there and 7

7、, “Right now no one in the world knows where I am!” That thought was so 8 . If you knew me well enough this wouldnt 9 youI still do it at 60. It drives my dogs crazy, because they find me and start digging at the blanket until they find a way in. All three of them 10 me. That thought is so satisfyin

8、g, too.I want you to know that at times we all wish that we could be left _11 . The fact that you can be alone with yourself and enjoy it shows clearly who you are. Imagine for a 12 being locked in a room with someone you 13 . It would be torture. So, if you find peace with being with yourself, that

9、 is good. However, if you are trying to build a wall so no one can ever 14 , it cant happen.The light of love can find a 15 through the tiniest cracks. You can pull the covers over your head and love will find you. 1. A. troubleB. experienceC. pleasureD. worry2. A. anybodyB. everyoneC. nobodyD. some

10、one3. A. ideaB. placeC. houseD. wall4. A. permitB. stopC. findD. turn5. A. matchB. programC. competitionD. game6. A. interestingB. disappointingC. easyD. different7. A. shoutB. thinkC. cryD. dream8. A. satisfyingB. shockingC. importantD. strange9. A. fearB. meetC. surpriseD. excite10. A. biteB. join

11、C. watchD. excite11. A. quietB. calmC. aloneD. silent12. A. changeB. momentC. restD. chance13. A. respectB. admireC. noticeD. dislike14. A. go outB. come toC. get inD. leave for15. A. wayB. helpC. loveD. hope第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）Grey-haired Chang Zhifu stands out from the young volunteers wo

12、rking 16 guides in Xidan Culture Square, one of the capital citys booming business districts.“Welcome to Beijing. I am an Olympic volunteer,” Chang said on Tuesday to Carhen Winston, 17_ tourist from Washington D.C.“Its 18 (amaze) to meet a 66-year-old Chinese lady 19 speaks good English,” Winston s

13、aid.In order to become a volunteer for the Beijing Olympics, Chang began to study English and sign language a year ago.“As an old Chinese saying 20 (go), Its never too old 21 (learn), and 22 I have to do is to put in more efforts,” said Chang.Every day she carries two booklets, one for English and t

14、he other for sign language. The time she spends _23 the bus is “always good for revising”.Chang 24 (invite) to teach sign language to young volunteers now and then. “Go, China!” is always the first sign she teaches.“Granny Chang is quite a celebrity here, because of 25 hard work and Olympic spirit.

15、We just want her to have a short break.” Wang Hao, the leader of the volunteer team said. 三. 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第节 阅渎理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)ACan you understand the beginning of this essay?“My smmr hols wr CWOTT. B4, we usd 2go2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & 3 kds FTF.”The Scottish teacher who received it in class

16、had no idea what the girl who wrote it meant. The essay was written in a form of English used in cell phone text messages. Text messages (also called SMS2) through cell phones became very popular in the late 1990s. At first, mobile phone companies thought that text messaging would be a good way to s

17、end messages to customers, but customers quickly began to use the text messaging service to send messages to each other. Teenagers in particular enjoyed using text messaging, and they began to create a new language for messages called texting.A text message is limited to 160 characters, including le

18、tters, spaces, and numbers, so messages must be kept short. In addition, typing on the small keypad of a cell phone is difficult, so its common to make words shorter. In texting, a single letter or number can represent a word, like “r” for “are,” “u” for “you,” and “2” for “to.” Several letters can

19、also represent a phrase, like “lol” for “laughing out loud.” Another characteristic of texting is the leaving out of letters in a word, like spelling “please” as “pls.” Some parents and teachers worry that texting will make children bad spellers and bad writers. The student who wrote the essay at th

20、e top of this page said writing that way was more comfortable for her. (The essay said, “My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three kids face to face.”)Not everyone agrees that texting is a bad thing. Some ex

21、perts say languages always evolve, and this is just another way for English to change. Other people believe texting will disappear soon. New technology for voice messages may soon make text messages a thing of the past.26. What is the writers opinion of text messaging?A. It is fun and easy to do.B.

22、It is not bad for children.C. It will make children bad writers.D. The writer does not give an opinion.27. Which characteristic of texting is NOT described in the passage?A. Using phrases to represent essaysB. Using numbers to represent wordsC. Using letters to represent phrasesD. Using letters to r

23、epresent words28. Which of the following was most probably the title of the students essay?A. My Gr8 Tchr B. CU in LA C. My GF D. My Smmr Hols29.Why do some people think that texting is bad? A. It costs too much. B. Its too difficult to type. C. Children wont learn to write correctly. D. Its not com

24、fortable.30.Why arent some people worried about the effect of texting?A. Not many people use texting.B. Spelling in English is too difficult.C. Children quickly become bored with texting.D. Texting will disappear because of new technology. BDJs (disc jockeys) are the people who play and present musi

25、c on the radio, or in nightclub. A VJ (video jockey) is a person who introduces music videos on television.VJs were first seen on television in the early 1980s when MTV went on the air. As MTV caught on, and the audience for music videos expanded, a variety of other music video channels started broa

26、dcasting. In addition to rock music, there were channels for people who were into alternative kinds of music, such as country music, light rock, and R & B, and all of these channels needed VJs. By the 1990s, international music video channels like Channel V in Asia and VIVA in Europe had started.The

27、 VJs for the new international stations had to be chosen carefully. Although some VJs did shows focused on small audiences and showed mostly local content, other VJs presented shows for international viewers. These VJs, and the material they presented, needed to be popular in several different cultu

28、res.One successful international VJ in Asia is Asha Gill. She is from Malaysia, but parents and grandparents are from India, France, and England. She speaks three languages and has fans across Asia, from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.Another VJ who has made a big hit in Asia is Lili. She is actu

29、ally a computer-animated VJ on MTV Asia. An actress wearing special computer equipment makes Lili move like a puppet. The actress also talks for Lili, and her shows can be seen in five languages.When asked what makes a good video jockey, many successful VJs have given similar answers. To be a good V

30、J you need to know a lot about music, you need to be funny, and you cant be shy.31. What is the reading mainly about? A. how to become a VJ B. the most popular VJ todayC. the differences between DJs and VJs D. some general information about VJs32. What kind of music did the first VJ probably introdu

31、ce?A. classicalB. rhythm and blues C. rock and pop D. country33. What do Channel V and VIVA have in common?A. They are both owned by MTV.B. They are music video channels in Asia.C. They do not use VJs to introduce the music.D. They have viewers in more than one country.34. Which is NOT true about As

32、ha Gill?A. She speaks more than one language. B. Her family were all born in Malaysia.C. Shes popular in quite a lot of Asian countries.D. She is a successful VJ.35. Which of the following does the passage NOT mention as being important for someone who wants to be a VJ?A. speak many different langua

33、ges B. listen to a lot of music C. talk easily with different people D. being able to make people laughCMost people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollyhood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film in

34、dustry there is called “Bollywood.” Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollyhoodmore than 800 films a year.The movies from Bollywood are very different from Hollywood movies. For one thing, Bollywood movies are much longer than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more tha

35、n three hours long, and contain singing, dancing, action, adventure, mystery, and romance (but usually no kissing). Because Bollywood films contain so many different features, this style of film is sometimes called a “masala” film. (“Masala” is an Indian word for a mixture of spices.)Another big dif

36、ference between Bollywood and Hollywood movies is the way movies are made. It takes much longer to make a movie in Hollywood than in Bollywood. In fact, filming may begin on a Bollywood movie before the script even finished. The director and writers can make up the story while the film is being made

37、. Sometimes they will even write the script by hand instead of taking time to type it.Bollywood actors are very popular and some are in such high demand that they may work on several movies at the same time. They may even shoot scenes for several films on the same day using the same costumes and sce

38、nery. Since most Bollywood movies follow the same kind of story, shooting scenes for several films at the same time is not a big problem for actors or directors. This also helps keep the cost of Bollywood movies lower than the cost of Hollywood movies. The average Bollywood film, with a budget of on

39、ly two million U.S. dollars, seems very cheap compared to the average budget of sixty million U.S. dollars for a Hollywood filmthirty times as much! 36. What is the main topic of the reading?A. famous stars in Bollywood B. how Hollywood movies are madeC. the differences between two movie industries

40、D. the history of movie-making in India37. What is NOT true about Mumbai?A. It is the movie capital of India.B. The new name is Bombay.C. More movies are made there than in Hollywood.D. It is less expensive to make films there than in Hollywood.38. Why are Bollywood films often called “masala” films

41、?A. They have spicy stories. B. They show Indian culture. C. They are much longer than Hollywood films. D. They mix different styles of movies.39. Bollywood movies are cheap to make because _ .A. they are shorter than Hollywood films.B. the scripts are written by hand.C. the movies do not use any sp

42、ecial effects.D. each movie reuses things from other movies.40. Which of these statements would the writer probably agree with?A. Most Bollywood movies are very similar.B. It takes a lot of money to make a good movie.C. Only Indian people can understand Bollywood movies.D. Hollywood movies are too v

43、iolent.DYears ago, I lived in a building in a large city. The building next door was only a few feet away from mine. There was a woman who lived there, whom I had never met, yet I could see her seated by her window each afternoon, sewing or reading. After several months had gone by, I began to notic

44、e that her window was dirty. Everything was unclear through the dirty window. I would say to myself, “I wonder why that woman doesnt wash her window. It really looks terrible.”One bright morning I decided to clean my flat, including washing the window on the inside. Late in the afternoon when I fini

45、shed the cleaning, I sat down by the window with a cup of coffee for a rest. What a surprise! Across the way, the woman sitting by her window was clearly visible. Her window was clean!Then it dawned on me. I had been criticizing her dirty window, but all the time I was watching hers through my own d

46、irty window.That was quite an important lesson for me. How often had I looked at and criticized others through the dirty window of my heart, through my own shortcomings?Since then, whenever I wanted to judge someone, I asked myself first, “Am I looking at him through my own dirty window?”Then I try

47、to clean the window of my own world so that I may see the world about me more clearly. 41The writer couldnt see everything clearly through the window because .Athe womans window was dirty Bthe writers window was dirtyCthe woman lived nearby Dthe writer was near-sighted42Finishing the cleaning, the w

48、riter was surprised that .Athe woman was sitting by her window Bthe womans window was cleanCthe woman did cleaning in the afternoon Dthe womans window was still terrible43“it dawned on me” probably means “ ”.AI began to understand it Bit cheered me upCI knew it grew light Dit began to get dark44Its

49、clear that .Athe writer had never met the woman before Bthe writer often washed the windowCthey both worked as cleaners Dthey lived in a small town45From the passage, we can learn .Aone shouldnt criticize others very oftenBone should often make his windows cleanCone must judge himself before he judg

50、es othersDone must look at others through his dirty windows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。 请阅读下列某书店各书架的相关信息：Section A: Do-It-Yourself Section-On these shelves customers can find the latest manuals on how to do everything from building a computer to constructing your own home.Sectio

51、n B: Sports & Leisure Section-Stocks a large range of the latest books on your favorite sporting teams and events. Pick up the perfect Fathers Day present here.Section C: Humor Section-A great selection of joke books, funny stories and wonderful real life adventures that are sure to keep the reader

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53、ports stars, singers, actors and other famous people from today and the past. Learn what they had to go through to become successful and the effect it had on their lives.Section F: Education-Has a huge range of textbooks and supplementary material covering all the major high school and university su

54、bjects. Buyers showing their student cards receive a 15% discount on all purchases from this section.阅读下列关于各书籍的信息，匹配书籍与其所应放置的书架：46. The Delighted Eye-by Prof. John Nash-The 1994 Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, whose ideas have influenced a generation of the worlds greatest economic minds, tells hi

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56、ne that is both informative and hugely entertaining. As with most of Brysons books, fun comes before facts and readers will be left with a smile on their faces.48. Into Thin Air-by John Krakauer-is a riveting first-hand account of a disastrous race to the top of Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside

57、 magazine sent veteran journalist and experienced climber John Krakauer to join the team led by the famous Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of the race eight people were dead.49. Ready Made: How to Make (Almost) Everything-by Shoshena Berger and

58、 Grace Hawthorne-beautifully written with great factual information. The theme behind this book is re-use, re-claim, re-cycle and there are many detailed easy-to-do projects for the reader to try such as making a photo frame from a book cover or a pot for your plants from plastic shopping bags. 50.

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60、uptcy. A perfect guide on what not to do in business.四：书面表达（共两小节，40分）第一节：基础写作（15分）假设你是某研究中心的工作人员，最近对某中学的学生进行了一次调查。以下是这次调查的情况：时间上周末对象大约3 000名中学生主题中学生网瘾问题基本信息1.发生率：略高于10%2.男女生差异：男生比女生多，男生打游戏为主，女生聊天为主专家解读1.原因：很复杂2.治疗：没有哪一种药物能治愈网瘾3.建议：多参加户外活动，多主动与人交流【写作内容】根据以上情况写一篇调查报告，并包括如下内容：1调查的时间、对象和主题；2中学生网瘾的发生率及男女

61、生差异；3专家解读。【写作要求】只能使用5个句子表达所给的全部内容。第二节 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。 Hi, I am Jane. I like the book named The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, which is the most influential book in my life. It is filled with courage, struggle and faith throughout. Helen Keller was once in deep despai

62、r in her childhood, but finally she decided to overcome her physical defects and live happily. Furthermore, she showed great patience in her long and hard learning period. I have learned, above all, three lessons from her story. First, she taught me that often the road to success is to face hardship

63、s bravely. Maybe you are born under a star yet you can stand a better chance than others. It is therefore important that you screw up your courage when courage is needed. Second, the destruction of part of her senses did not prevent her from learning: on the contrary, she had made continual efforts

64、to go deeper into the realm of knowledge, and her perseverance had thus helped her overcome many handicaps. Third, she advised that we should make the most of our sense-organs as if we would lose them soon because in this way we would observe the world more carefully than ever before. The book is in

65、spiring in that it is one brimming over with the unbending will of a gallant woman set with seemingly insurmountable (不可克服的) difficulties. I hope I can be as courageous as she. 写作内容 听完Jane的发言之后，请你以“The Most Influential Book in My Life”为题，准备一份发言稿。要包括以下内容： 1以约30个词概括Jane的发言要点； 2然后以约120个词谈谈影响你的一生的某一本书，内

66、容包括： 1)这本书令你印象最深的是什么? 2)这本书如何影响你的人生? 3)你的感想。 写作要求 1作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，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；标题自定。 2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。2梅州市曾宪梓中学20102011年度第二学期高二英语期末考试题答案 听力部分第一部分：听说(满分15分)提问：(每小题2分，满分6分)1. How long have you known Helen? 2. What does Helen do?3. What time does the gym open on Sunday?回答：（每小题1分，满分5

67、分）4. Because the man has changed a lot. He has lost a lot of weight.5. For six months. 6. The first month is free.7. At a party. 8. At 9:00 am.第二部分：听短文后填空 (每小题1分，满分4分) 1. by mistake 2. rushed 3. 50 dollars 4. Although完型填空 (每小题2分，满分30分) 1-5 CBDAD 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CBDCA二 语法填空 (每小题1.5分，满分15分)16. as 17. a 18. amazing 19. who/that 20. goes 21. to learn 22. what 23. on 24. is invited 25. her高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网