河南省三门峡市陕州中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、高二上学期期中考试英语试题试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟命题人：赵海鹏核对人：赵海鹏第卷（选择题 共115分）第一部分，听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观答题卡上。第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一道小题。从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。例：What is the man going to read? A. A newspaper. B. A magazine.

2、 C. A book.答案是A。1. How fast can the woman type?A. 15 words a minute. B. 45 words a minute. C. 80 words a minute.2. Which program does the man like most?A. Sports. B. History. C. News.3. Which language does Mr. White speak well? A. French. B. Spanish. C, Japanese.4. What was in the womans missing bag

3、?5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a bookstore.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Whats wrong with the man?A. He has headache

4、s. B. He has a runny nose. C. He has a temperature.7. When did the problem begin? A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Why did the woman make the phone call? A. To change her appointment. B. To discuss a business plan. C. To arrange an exhibition.9. When are the

5、y going to meet?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.听第8段材料，回答第10至11题。10. What event will you take part in if you love to dance? A. River Festival. B. Youth Celebrations. C. Songs of Summer.11. What is the purpose of the announcement? A. To introduce performers. B. To introduce a program.C. To intro

6、duce various countries.听第9段材料，回答第12至14题。12. How much are the double rooms? A. From $180 to $ 240. B. From $ 180 to $270. C. From $270 to $330.13. What is included in the price? A. Service charge. B. Breakfast. C. Tax.14. Why did the man make the phone call? A. To ask for an extra bed. B. To check th

7、e room rates.C. To change his reservation.听第10段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What are the speakers talking about? A. Picture books. B. Reference books. C. Cookbooks.16. How much is Worldwide Fish? A. 12. B. 15 C. 1717. Which books does the woman decide to buy? A. Something Fishy. B. Worldwide Fis. C. Tasty Fish.

8、听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did Maria do right after graduation? A. She entered politics. B. She worked as a teacher. C. She worked for her father.19. Where did Maria set up her first coffee bar? A. London. B. Singapore. C. New York.20. How many coffee bars does she have now? A. 10. B. 80. C. 85.第二部分

9、：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：单项选择（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）21. According to timetable, it is time for you to write summary of the present work. A. a ; a B. the; / C. the; a D. a; the 22. Do you mean it has increased _ 50%? Yes, it has increased _ 4,500 from 3000 by today. A. by; by B. to; by C. to; to D. by; to 23

10、. Can you tell me about Mo Yans novel that has made it win the Nobel Prize in literature？A. it is what B. what is it C. what it is D. is it what24. I wish she _ able to pass the exam.A. were B. is C. been D. has been25. Kathy _a lot of Spanish by playing with the native boys and girls. A. picked up

11、B. took up C. made up D. turned up 26.-what do you think of the new teacher? - In general, he is an elegant gentleman, but he be difficult. A. must B. should C. need D. can27. He would not have got cancer in the lung smoking. A. Was he given up B. Did he give up C. Had he given up D. If he gave up28

12、. It was suggested that the students two weeks to prepare for the test.A. give B. be given C. should give D. would be given29. There is no point further . It wont help much. A. on explaining B. to explain C. of explaining D. in explaining30. to the task, the students even didnt notice my arrival. A.

13、 Devoted B. Devoting C. To devote D. Having devoted31. Mr. Smith approved the important meeting. A. of my attending B. of me to attend C. me to attend D. for me attending32. It is not to discuss the question again and again. A. worh B. worhy C. worthwhile D. worthing33. In order to feel younger, you

14、 must exercise your mind, the world and keep an active lifestyle.A. keep up with B. put up with C. make up with D. come up with34. The country life he was accustomed to _greatly since 1992. A. change B. has changed C. changing D. having changed35. It is the forms of the people were caught in the dis

15、aster have made Pompeii a monument to history. A. which; who B. who; that C. who; which D. that; which 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。 Its a small gas station that has snacks, drinks, cigarettes, and candies. The young man behind the counter(柜

16、台) knows his 36 by name and what they normally want to buy. He treats children and adults with equal 37 .He reads science fiction behind the counter when business is 38 . One day, three people rushed in and grabbed food off the shelves as fast as they could, 39 not intending to pay for it. He hit th

17、e “panic button”, then went over the counter and 40 the front door. It was obvious that they were homeless, and equally obvious that they werent going 41 with their ill-gotten gains (不义之财).They 42 the food and simply crowded together in panic-knowing the police were 43 the way. Imagine what they mus

18、t have felt like when they were told they didnt have to steal if they were that 44 . “We have food in the back, expired(到期) but still 45 to eat . If you need food, you 46 have some.” They were told to 47 what they had dropped and put it back, and then asked to straighten out the mess. They were just

19、 doing that 48 the police arrived. The officers were told the situation was under control and the police were no longer 49 . This wasnt what they had 50 . They were being treated as human beings who could right the wrong theyd done. Shocked, they quickly followed orders to take turns and use the res

20、troom to clean up. Soon three 51 people walked out with all the 52 their arms could hold. They were 53 that, if they needed to come back again, they were to ask and not just grab. And then the young man went back to read until the next customer came in. He would be the 54 person in the world to clai

21、m he was a hero. But he gave three people something they were in desperate need of a 55 amount of self-respect and a little bit of hope.36. A. friends B.customers C. neighbors D.passengers37. A. privilege B. pride C.wisdom D.respect 38. A. heavy B. busy C.slow D.swift39. A.bravely B.reasonably C.har

22、dly D.obviously40. A. opened B. closed C. locked D.broke41.A. anywhere B.somewhere C. nowhere D.everywhere42.A. hid B.dropped C.swallowed D. lifted 43. A.in B.by C.off D.on 44. A. anxious B. cautious C. courageous D. hungry45. A. easy B.safe C.sweet D.unique46. A. can B. must C.should D.need47. A. h

23、old up B.hand out C.pick up D.hand in48. A. since B.after C. before D.when 49. A. popular B. necessary C.reliable D.admired50. A.wanted B. expected C. desired D.admired51. A.cleaner B.dirtier C.cleverer D.quicker52. A. food B.cigarettes C.drinks D.money 53. A. ordered B.warned C.reminded D.persuaded

24、54. A.first B.last C.best D.worst55. A.large B.fair C. full D.small第三部分 阅读理解 （共 两节15小题；每小题2分，满分 40分 ）第一节（共15小题，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A，B，C，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。AHere is a story told about an American general(将军) who was a very important person in the American army during the First Wor

25、ld WarEverybody in the United States knew him and many people wished to have a picture or something of his in their homesSoon after the war the general returned to WashingtonOne day he went to a dentist(牙医) and had six teeth pulled outA week later the general heard that his teeth were being sold in

26、shops at $5 eachOn each of the teeth there was a label with the name of the general and words: “buy these teeth and show them to your friends at home” The general got angryHe rushed to his office and ordered six officers to go around the city and buy all his teethThe officers went out and visited ev

27、ery shop in the capitalThey were away from the office all dayIn the evening they returned and put on the table in front of the general the teeth they had boughtThey had collected 175 teeth56The general came back to Washington _Aafter the Second World War Bafter the First World WarCduring the First W

28、orld War Dboth A and B57Many families wanted to have _ of the generalAa picture Ba tooth or anything Ca shop DBoth A and B58The general ordered his men to _Alook for all his teeth and buy all of them Barrest the dentist Cvisit all the shops selling teeth Dbuy all the teeth in all the shops59The fact

29、 that the generals name was on the label of each tooth shows that _Athe general was not famous Bthe generals teeth were valuable Cthe general was from a bank. D. the shop owners wanted to make more money BDo you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, thats normal. Your body naturally slows down the

30、n. What should you do about it? Dont reach for a coffee! Instead, take a nap(小睡). But, there are some simple rules you should follow about taking a nap. First, take a nap in the middle of the day, about eight hours after you wake up. Otherwise, you may disturb your sleep-wake pattern. Next, a 20-min

31、ute nap is best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking from a deep sleep, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during your nap. You wont have to keep looking at the clock so that you dont oversleep.Now, the next time you

32、feel sleepy after lunch, dont get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes, and have forty winks.60. What is a good rule for taking a nap?A. Use an alarm clock. B. Nap eight hours after waking up.C. Sleep for about half an hour. D. All of the above61. According to the passage, what is NOT a ben

33、efit of napping?A. It improves your memory B. It makes you feel happierC. It gives you more self-confidence D. It makes you stronger62. Which may happen if an alarm clock is not used?A. You may relax more. B.You may forget an important meeting.C. You may feel too nervous to relax. D. You may not red

34、uce your napping time. 63. In the last paragraph, “have forty winks” can be replaced by “_”.A have a short sleep during the daytime B. close your eyes for forty timesC. do eye-protection exercises D.pretend to have a quick nap after lunch CWELCOMEWelcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occ

35、upied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences（住所） of the Queen, who sometimes stays here. Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors. Guided tours V

36、isitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments. Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children, a special family tou

37、r and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby carriers are available to borrow. St Georges ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October

38、are advised to visit St Georges Chapel first, before it closes.ShoppingShops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and childrens toys. Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service. RefreshmentsBottled wa

39、ter can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops. From April to September ice cream is also available. Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St

40、 Georges Chapel.Photography and mobiles phonesNon-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St Georges Chapel. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St Georges

41、Chapel in consideration of other visitors. Security As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongs should get through airport-style security checks. For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route. 64. A visitor can apply for a free audio to

42、ur _.A. in the CourtyardB. in the State Apartments C. at St Georges Chapel D. at the Admission Center65. What is specially offered to visitors with kids?A. A security guard. B.A baby carrier. C. A free toy. D. A pushchair66. Who can get re-entry permits?A. Visitors buying water from the Courtyard B.

43、 Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops.C. Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle. D. Visitors eating outside St Georges Chapel. DGood readers know that reading isnt just about knowing words its a way of thinking. Smart readers think before, during and after reading. Here are some tips that m

44、ay be of some help. Think before you read. Before you read the text, ask yourself the questions that why you are reading it and what you want to get from it. Answering the questions will help you choose what words you need to know and what words you can skip or scan. Think while you are reading. Can

45、 you get the meaning of the text without looking up new words in a dictionary? Are there any clues in the text? A text will often give examples that may help you understand what some of the words mean. Lets take the following sentence for example. Many large Russian cities, such as Chelyabinsk and I

46、rkutsk, have taken steps to protect their culture. The words “Chelyabinsk” and “Irkutsk” may be new to us, but the sentence tells us that they are examples of _. Think after you read. Do you understand the text? What is the main idea of the text? Can you guess the meaning of the new words? Which wor

47、ds do you need to look up? Is the text too easy or too hard for you? If you practice reading and thinking in this way, you will become a smarter reader and you will learn more, faster and better.67. This passage is probably taken from _.A. a newspaper for general readers B. a magazine for language t

48、eachersC. an advertisement for a new book D. a book for language learners68. Which of the following can best be put in the blank in the passage?A. countries B. mountains C. cities D. rivers 69. The author of the passage advises us to do all the following EXCEPT_.A. we should think before, while and

49、after we read a passageB. the clues in a passage should be made use ofC. we should learn to guess the meanings of new wordsD. wed better look up every new word in a dictionary70. Which is the best title of the passage?A. some advice for how to be a good reader. B. a good teacher.C. some advice for h

50、ow to be a good teacher. D. a smart reader 第二节七选五。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(共5小题,每题2分,共10分)Doctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and

51、 possibly cancer. 71 Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger. For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more

52、dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙). They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etc. 72 Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They bel

53、ieve that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure. 73 They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then de

54、cide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “ 74 Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.” Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. 75 A. Do not e

55、xpress your anger while angry. B. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.C. Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. D. Anger may cause you a cancer.E. In general the person feels excited and ready to act.F. Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with ang

56、er.G. Expressing anger violently is more harmful than repressing it.2012-2013学年上期期中考试试卷高 二 英 语 第卷（非选择题 共35分）写作（共两节，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。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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一次。 2. 只允

57、许修改10处，多着（从第11处起）不计分。Though great progress has been made in science these years, but thereare still many people live in poor conditions. They make their livingby collecting and selling used thing. Their children cannot go to schoolbecause they have not enough money to send their children to there. W

58、hy you think so many people still suffer from poverty now? The answer lies on the population explosion. A presidentof a developing country once say: “It is us who are to blame forthe poverty because we used to produce children without limit.”Although this few words sound simple enough, they haveclea

59、r pointed out one of the causes of the population explosion. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分假如你是李华，你们班周二下午有一场篮球赛，周二下午三点的英语口语课改到周三下午三点上。请你代表班级给你们的外教史密斯先生写一封邮件说明情况并致歉。要求:1. 词数：100左右，开头和结尾已经写好，但不计入总词数。2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 参考词汇：口语课 oral classDear Mr.Smith,How is everything? Im writing to tell you that your oral class scheduled for Tuesday afternoon has to be rearranged. . Yours, Li Hua