河南省项城二高2012-2013学年高二下学期周考英语试题（20130507） WORD版无答案.doc

1、项城二高高二周考英语试卷（重点班）出题人：刘慧勤 审核人：张春元 2013/5/7第一题 单项选择 （共计15分）21. -Wasnt it Dr Wang who spoke to you just now? A. I didnt know he was B. Yes, it was C. No, he wasnt D. Yes, he did 22. In that case, there is nothing you can do _ than wait. A. more B. other C. better D. any 23. He _ his post because he had

2、 been offered a better job. A. resigned B. retired C. dismissed D. fired 24. His wife, to whom he _ for 20 years, was childless. A. had married B. married C. has married D. had been married 25. Why? I have nothing to confess _ you want me to say? A. what is it that B. what it is that C. how is it th

3、at D. how it is that 26. We had nothing to do _ watch TV. A. but to B. then to C. but D. then 27. It was a time _ the killer whales helped the whalers catch the baleen whales. A. when B. that C. then D. which 28. After the war, a new school building was put up _ there had once been a theatre. A. tha

4、t B. where C. which D. in which 29. -Youve left the light on. -Oh, I have. _ and turn it off. A. Ill go B. Ive gone C. I go D. Im going 30. Yesterday Jane walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she _ something she would regret later. A. had said B. said C. might say D. might have said 31. -Lend

5、 me some more money, will you? -Sorry, Ive got _ at hand myself. You know the MP3 player cost me all I had just now. A. nothing B. no C. none D. not 32. Generally speaking, those who can adjust themselves faster _ the new places and people are most likely to succeed. A. to B. with C. over D. by 33.

6、While the government says there is a(n) _ supply of gas and oil, prices of apartments have been going up these years. A. quantity B. absent C. abundant D. short 34. Ive tried very hard to improve my English. But by no means _ with my progress. A. the teacher is not satisfied B. is the teacher not sa

7、tisfied C. the teacher is satisfied D. is the teacher satisfied 35. The reason why he was late was _ he had taken a wrong bus. A. because B. whether C. because of D. that 第二题 完形填空 （共计30分） I was on a bus one March evening. The driver didnt _36._ to start the bus soon because it was not yet _37._. A m

8、iddle-aged woman got on. Tired and sad, she told her story _38._, not to anyone in particular. On her way to the station, half of her _39._ was stolen. The other half was hidden under her blouse, so she _40._ still had some left. A few minutes later, she stopped crying, but still looked _41._. When

9、all the seats were taken, the driver started the engine. The conductor began to collect fares. When she came to an old man in worn-out clothes, he _42._ that he had spent all his money when he had accidentally got on a wrong bus and now he was trying to go home. On hearing this, she ordered the old

10、man to _43._ the bus. The old man was almost in tears as he _44._ her to let him take the bus home. The driver took the conductors side and repeated the conductors _45._. The woman was watching the incident. _46._ the driver and the conductor raised their voices at the old man, she interfered. “Stop

11、 _47._ him! Cant you see hes only trying to get home?” “He doesnt have any money!” the driver _48._. “Well, thats no _49._ to throw him off the bus,” she insisted. Then she reached inside her blouse, took out her _50._ money, and handed it to the conductor. “Heres his fare and mine. Just stop giving

12、 him a _51._ time.” All heads turned to the woman. “Its only money,” she shrugged. She rode the rest of the way home _52._ a happy smile, with the money shed lost earlier _53._. On the road of life, the help of strangers can _54._ our loads and lift our spirits. How much sweeter the _55._ will be wh

13、en we make it a little smoother for others! 36. A. try B. care C. decide D. intend 37. A. empty B. full C. crowded D. ready 38. A. tearfully B. seriously C. carefully D. calmly 39. A. fare B. possession C. money D. wealth 40. A. strangely B. happily C. secretly D. fortunately 41. A. unsatisfied B. w

14、eak C. unhappy D. excited 42. A. explained B. declared C. admitted D. found 43. A. get off B. start C. get on D. stop 44. A. begged B. scolded C. praised D. thanked 45. A. request B. action C. suggestion D. command 46. A. Unless B. Although C. Until D. When 47. A. attacking B. bothering C. blaming D

15、. wronging 48. A. warned B. whispered C. shouted D. repeated 49. A. problem B. need C. matter D. reason 50. A. spending B. collected C. remaining D. borrowed 51. A. busy B. cold C. hard D. fearful 52. A. giving B. wearing C. taking D. forcing 53. A. forgotten B. used C. earned D. returned 54. A. mov

16、e B. increase C. lighten D. carry 55. A. world B. journey C. smile D. friendship 第三题 阅读理解 （共计40分） A In the 19th century Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new land along the Pacific Coast. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing the “Great American Dese

17、rt” in the western part of the United States. The western desert can be very dangerous. There is little water and there are few trees. But the desert also has scenery of great beauty. Tall towers of red and yellow stone rise sharply from the flat, sandy valley floor. At Lake Powell, the red stone ar

18、ch (拱门) of Rainbow Bridge rises high above the blue lake. Many areas of Lake Powells shore can only be reached by boat or on foot. But hikers sometimes find very old Native American pictures, painted on the rocks. In Death Valley, California, the summer temperature rises to 130-165 degrees Fahrenhei

19、t. There is less than two inches of rain each year. In the 1800s, many travelers died when they tried to cross this waterless valley in the terrible heat. Although the desert is dry and seems empty, there is plenty of life if you look closely. Small insects, snakes, and rats have learned to live und

20、erground and come out at night when it is cool. Plants like cacti (仙人掌) which need very little water live here. When it rains, such plants grow quickly, and flowers open in a single day. For a short time, the desert is covered with brilliant colors. Modern visitors to the Great American Desert haven

21、t the same problems as early travelers had. They have air conditioning and can carry plenty of water in their cars. They enjoy the change from the crowded city. And there is nothing more beautiful than the color of a desert sunset. 56. Why did Americans move from the east to the land along the Pacif

22、ic Coast in the 19th century? A. They couldnt bear the terrible climate in the east. B. Life along the Pacific coast could be comfortable. C. It was the suitable place for them to love in. D. The scenery there was really attractive. 57. The fifth paragraph mainly tell us that _. A. only those plants

23、 which need no water can live in the dry land. B. although very dry, therere still some animals and plants in the desert. C. it rains once or twice each year averagely in the desert. D. travelers can often see that the desert is covered with brilliant colors. 58. Which of the following can be learne

24、d from the passage? A. There are many kinds of wildlife in Death Valley. B. travelers may possibly see some pictures at Lake Powell. C. The temperature is always 130-165 degrees Fahrenheit in Death Valley. D. Rats can live in the desert and come out even at hot nights. 59. What can we know from the

25、last paragraph? A. Settlers have no problems living in the desert. B. Visitors like the brilliant colors of the desert sunset. C. People from cities like the hard conditions of the desert. D. The Great American Desert has become a tourist attraction. B. At 50 I was the first woman to travel alone to

26、 the North Pole. But what should I do to celebrate my 60th birthday? What else, but a journey at the opposite end of the world, Antarctic? I began my almost 400-mile journey on November 1st, 1997. I walked and skied alone. The first day the weather was very good. The wind was icy but not very strong

27、 and there was bright sunshine 24 hours a day. But changes were just around the corner. On the third day I was struggling through stormy weather and during the next week the wind grew stronger and I found myself spending a whole day in my tent. On November 12th the storm died down. It was my birthda

28、y and I wanted to make that day special. I thawed a frozen cake over my fire, placed a candle in the top, lit it and sang “happy birthday to me” at the top of my voice. I was in good health and all of my equipment was working well. I was so happy that I decided that the next day, the 22nd day of the

29、 expedition, I would increase my workday to 12 hours. The next morning I had a bad accident with the sled and hurt my leg. I couldnt stand on my left leg and my head was woozy (晕) from hitting the ground. But I knew that I had to get up. Lying on the ice, I would soon die. I struggled to my knees kn

30、owing that somehow I had to put my tent up for shelter. On hands and knees I got the tent up and dragged my sleeping bag into the tent and lay down out of the cold wind. I had to make a decision. Wait to get better or give up? I had to think of my family, which is very important to me, and do the ri

31、ght thing. I did so without regret. I had met the challenge of solo (独自的) travel in an extreme climate. It is an experience I shall never forget and shall value for the rest of my life. 60. Antarctic is another name for _. A. Australia B. the South Pole C. the North Pole D. Canada 61. The author (He

32、len Thayer) was born on _. A. 1 November, 1937 B. 12 November, 1937 C. 22 November, 1947 D. 1 November, 1997 62. From the passage we can infer that Helens workdays were usually _. A. 2 hours B. more than 12 hours C. less than 12 hours D. 24 hours 63. On the 22nd day of the expedition Helen Thayer ha

33、d an accident. What happened? A. She was attacked by a polar bear. B. Her tent was blown away by the storm. C. She fell into a hole that was a few hundred feet deep. D. The sled knocked her over and hurt her leg. C. I arrived at my mothers home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew o

34、ver from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt (被子) after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noticed something at the bottom of one box. I pulled it out. “Wh

35、at is this?” I asked. “Oh?” Mom said, “Thats Mamas quilt.” I spread the quilt. It looked as if a group of school children had pieced it together; irregular designs, childish pictures, a crooked line on the right. “Grandmother made this?” I said, surprised. My grandmother was a master at making quilt

36、s. This certainly didnt look like any of the quilts she had made. “Yes, right before she died. I brought it home with me last year and made some changes,” she said. “Im still working on it. See, this is what Ive done so far.” I looked at it more closely. She had made straight a crooked line. At the

37、center of the quilt, she had stitched (缝) a piece of cloth with these words:” My mother made many quilts. She didnt get all lines straight. But I think this is beautiful. I want to see it finished. Her last quilt.” “Oh, this is so nice, Mom,” I said. It occurred to me that by completing my grandmoth

38、ers quilt, my mother was honoring her own mother. I realized, too, that I held in my hands a family treasure. It started with the loving hands of one woman, and continued with the loving hands of another. 64. Why did the author go to her mothers home? A. To see her mothers quilts. B. To help prepare

39、 for a show. C. To get together for the family dinner. D. To discuss her grandmothers life. 65. The author was surprised because _. A. the quilt looked very strange B. her grandmother liked the quilt C. the quilt was the best she had seen D. her mother had made some changes 66. The underlined word “

40、crooked” in the passage most probably means _. A. unfinished B. broken C. bent D. unusual 67. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A quilt show B. Mothers home C. A Monday dinner D. Grandmothers quilt D. One of the biggest new bands in the UK is Arctic Monkeys. Their fi

41、rst two singles (单曲唱片) went straight to number one in the charts (排行榜) and their first album Whatever People Say I Am. Thats What Im No has become a record-breaking album. Its the fastest-selling debut album (首张专辑) in UK chart history. Arctic Monkeys are famous because of their great success. They a

42、chieved their success thanks to the Internet. Usually a new band signs to a record company and then it is through marketing that people buy their singles. The single sales then get the band into the charts and they become popular that way. However, Arctic Monkeys became well-known in a slightly diff

43、erent way. Back in 2003 when the band first started, they handed out CDs at their performing concert. Certain fans liked the music so much that they put the music up on the web. The general public had access to this music because it was on the Internet and, because people liked the music, the bands

44、popularity increased. The bands popularity was starting to get noticed by major radio stations in the UK. Arctic Monkeys released (发行) their first single in October 2005. Before that, their music had only been available to download on the Internet. When they did finally release a single and an album

45、, they both rose to the top of the charts. Music fans welcome the use of the Internet this way-Arctic Monkeys became popular simply because people liked their music when they heard it. There were no ads. As music downloads continue to increase in popularity, we can expect to see more and more bands

46、make it big in this way. 68. Arctic Monkeys gained popularity through _. A. giving away their CDs B. the Internet C. singing to a record company D. marketing and advertisement 69. Before 2005, how can you get Arctic Monkeys music? A. Going to their live music party. B. Download their music from the

47、Internet. C. Buying their singles and albums in a shop. D. Listen to it on radio in the UK. 70. Why did Arctic Monkeys become popular? A. People could hear their music often. B. They didnt advertise their music. C. People liked their music. D. The marketing company is done well. 71. From the passage

48、, we can draw a conclusion that _. A. music fans like Internet bands more than traditional ones B. Internet bands sell their albums through the Internet C. Internet bands only put their music on the Internet D. people can rise to fame with the help of the Internet E.A man once telephoned Norman Vinc

49、ent Peale. He was in great depression and told Norman that he had nothing left to live for. Peale invited the man over to his office. “Everything is gone, and Im hopeless,” the man told him. “Im living in deepest darkness. In fact, Ive lost heart for living altogether.” Norman Vincent Peale smiled s

50、ympathetically. “Lets take a look at your situation,” he said calmly. On a sheet of paper he drew a straight line down the middle. He suggested that they list on the left side the things the man had lost, and on the right, the things that had been left. “You wont need that column on the right side,”

51、 said the man sadly. “I have nothing left.” Peale asked, “When did your wife leave you?” “What do you mean? She hasnt left me. My wife loves me!” “Thats great!” said Peale enthusiastically. “Then that will be number one in the right-hand column-Wife hasnt left. Now, when were your children put into

52、prison?” “Thats a silly question. My children arent in prison! ” “Good! Thats number two in the right-hand column-Children not in prison,” said Peale, writing it down. After a few more questions in the same column, the man finally got the point and smiled in spite of himself (不由自主地). “Funny, how thi

53、ngs change when you think of them that way,” he said. 72. The author suggests that _. A. we should ask for help when we are in trouble. B. we should think of the things in a positive way. C. people in depression need understanding D. we should stop people who want to die 73. The man had lost heart f

54、or living because _. A. his wife had left him B. he had lost everything in his life C. he only thought of the dark side of his life D. he had been living a miserable life 74. Peale drew a straight line on a sheet of paper to _. A. show the man how to divide a piece of paper B. help the man analyze h

55、is situation C. make a list of things he needed to do D. show his kindness 75. We can infer that the man in depression eventually _. A. went home happily B. filled the left column with bad things C. find funny things in his mind D. killed himself 第四题 短文改错 （共计10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。 文

56、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。 修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 My friend Nick told me story about his experience back in the US, which was very interested. One day he was having a yard sale and the

57、 old man living next door come by to help. As the old man looked over the things on the yard that were to be sold, he stooped at a box of golden ball for Christmas trees. On the box was a card say: “25 cents each.” “You will never sell these for that much.” He told Nick. Convinced, Nick has brought

58、the price up to 10 cents a piece. Without a moments delay, my neighbor picked up the box but announced “Ill take them.” 第五题 书面表达 （共计25分）请根据以下内容提示写一篇短文，阐述水在人们生活中的重要性以及如何解决缺水问题。 1. 没有水，人与动植物怎么办？ 2. 缺水问题越来越严重。原因有人口增长、工农业的发展、污染等。 3. 应采取措施解决缺水问题；充分利用；避免污染；净化雨水或海水。 注意：1. 短文要包括以上要点； 2. 不要逐字逐条翻译，可以适当增加细节； 3. 词数100字左右。