江苏省沭阳高级中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家第卷（选择题 三部分 共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节 （共5小题；每小题l分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有l0秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. l9.l5. B. 9.l5. C. 9.l8.答案是B。l. What is the weather like? A.

2、Its raining.B. Its sunny. C. Its cloudy.2. Who will go to China next month? A. Lucy.B. Alice. C. Richard.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. The mans sister. B. An actor. C. A film.4. Where will the speakers meet? A. In Room 3l4.B. In Room 223. C. In Room 330.5. Where does the conversation mo

3、st probably take place? A. In a restaurant.B. In an office. C. At home.第二节（共l5 小题；每小题l分，满分l5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前后，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Why did the woman go to New York? A. To stay with her sister. B. To

4、 meet her new nephew. C. To find a new job.7. How old was the baby when the woman left New York? A. Two months old.B. Five months old.C. Seven months old.8. What did the woman like doing most with the baby? A. Feeding him. B. Holding him. C. Playing with him.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What are the speakers

5、talking about? A. A problem with traffic rules. B. A way to improve air quality. C. A suggestion for city planning.10. What does the man suggest? A. Limiting the use of cars.B. Encouraging people to talk. C. Warning drivers of air pollution.11. What does the woman think about the mans idea? A. Its i

6、nteresting.B. Its worth trying. C. Its impractical. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. How long will the man probably stay in New Zealand? A. One week.B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks.13. What advice does the woman give to the man? A. Book his flight as soon as possible. B. Go to New Zealand after Christmas. C. Save

7、more money for his trip.14. What can we learn about flights to New Zealand at Christmas time? A. They require early booking.B. They can be twice as expensive. C. They are on special offer.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Why did Jane call Mike? A. To ask him to meet her.B. To borrow his car.C. To tell him about

8、 Tom.16. Where will Jane be in about one hour? A. At the airport.B. At Mikes place. C. At a garage.17. What can we infer from the conversation? A. Jane has just learned to drive.B. Mike will go to the airport. C. Janes car is in bad condition.听第l0段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did the speaker ask the studen

9、ts to do the week before? A. Prepare for the lesson. B. Write a short story.C. Learn more about the writer.19. Why does the speaker ask the questions? A. To draw the students attention to reading skills. B. To let the students discuss father-son relationships.C. To check the students understanding o

10、f the story.20. What will the students do in l0 minutes? A. Ask more questions.B. Give their answers. C. Discuss in groups.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。21. Many parents think that it is _waste of time to chat on _Internet all day .A. a; t

11、he B. the; 不填 C. a; a D. the; the 22. The two pupils , of the lecture , started to talk in a very low voice .A. tiring ; boring Btired ; boring C. tired ; bored Dtiring ; bored 23. Who do you think is for the cruel conflict ?A. blamed Bblaming Cto be blamed Dto blame 24. Did you quarrel the physicia

12、n yesterday ?I apologized him for it and he forgave me . A. about ; for Bwith ; to Cover ; with Don ; about 25. How about the patients operation ?Very successful . But his money is .A. using up Brunning out Cgiving up Dlosing out 26. I would really appreciate if you would like to take some measures

13、to protect the environment in China . A. it B/ Cthis Dthat27. On the one hand , we shouldnt take it for granted ; on the other hand , we must take we can do into consideration . A. it Bthat Cwhat Dhow 28. is no doubt Diaoyu Islands belong to China and Japan has to take all the possible consequences

14、. A. It ; that BThere ; whether CIt ; whether DThere ; that 29. his hard work , the businessman succeeded in overcoming all the difficulties . A. Regardless ofB. Thanks to C. In favor of D. With regard to 30. to win the match , he me of some really bad things just to hurt me . A. Determined; charged

15、 B. Determining; blamed C. Determined; accused D. Determining; argued 31. I cannot help if he wants Peter to be his best friend instead of me . A. wonder B. to wonder C. wondering D. wondered 32. Ill have an interview for a position in that company, and now . Take it easy. You are well prepared for

16、it, arent you?A. no pains, no gainsB. I have butterflies in my stomachC. all roads lead to RomeD. there is no smoke without fire33. From my point of view , the developing countries can without destroying natural resources . A. live on B. focus on C. reply on D. base on 34. Tom , for life was very ha

17、rd , is in charge of the famous private school.A. whose B. who C. whom D. which 35. about your newspapers decision to start a campaign for protecting the environment, I decided to write you this letter . A. Reading B. Having read C. To read D. Read 第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B

18、、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。Years ago in Scotland, the Clark family had a dream. Clark and his wife worked and saved, making plans for their nine children and themselves to travel to the United States. It had taken years, but they had 36_ saved enough money and had gotten 37_for the whole fami

19、ly on a new liner(游轮) to the United States. The entire family was 38_ with excitement about life in America. However, seven days 39_ their going away, the youngest son was 40_by a dog. The doctor sewed up the boy but 41_a yellow sheet on the Clarks front door. Because of the 42_ of the infection of

20、rabies(狂犬病), they were 43_ and observed for fourteen days. The familys dreams were 44_. They would not be able to make the trip to America as they had planned. The father, filled with 45_and anger, stomped (跺脚) and watched the ship 46_without the Clark family. The father shed tears of disappointment

21、 and cursed both his son and God for their 47_. Five days later, the 48_ news spread throughout Scotlandthe huge Titanic had sunk. The unsinkable ship had sunk, taking hundreds of 49_ with it. The Clark family was to have been on that ship, but 50_the son had been bitten by a dog, they were left 51_

22、 in Scotland.When Mr. Clark heard the news, he hugged his son and 52_ him for saving the family. He thanked God for saving their lives and turning 53_he felt was a tragedy into a 54_. Although we may not always understand, all things happen for 55_.36. A. finallyB. easilyC. hardly D. firstly37. A. p

23、lansB. preparationsC. readyD. passports38. A. fullB. filledC. equippedD. satisfied39. A. after B. beforeC. untilD. unless40. A. beatenB. shotC bitten D. cheated41. A. drew B. fixedC. hungD. hanged42.A. spread B. infection(感染)C. possibilityD. diagnosis(诊断)43.A. separated B. partedC. permitted D. allo

24、wed44. A. realizedB. hurtC. harmedD. dashed45.A. excitementB. disappointmentC. thanksD. surprise46.A. leaveB. sinkC. breakD. drive47.A. luckB. responsibilityC. misfortuneD. discomfort48.A. goodB. funnyC. tragicD. similar49 A. goodsB. livesC. booksD. children50 A. becauseB. ifC. thoughD. when51 A. ou

25、tB. withC. backD. behind52 A. blamedB. thankedC. chargedD. scolded53.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what54.A. sacrificeB. experienceC. blessingD. misery55.A. betterB. a reasonC. a resultD. worse第三节：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A When the population of the port t

26、own began to suffer from poisoning, the police came to find the cause of poisoning. They thought someone was poisoning the people on purpose, but no one knew how it was possible. Soon people held the view that the pork was poisoned. It was a popular food everyone ate and it could have possibly made

27、everyone sick. Anyone who had possession of pork would throw it out. Even the poorest of the poor wouldnt eat pork. Signs were posted on poles and letters were sent to everyone to warn people of the pork. Shortly afterwards, even policemen in high positions were also getting sick.Soon it became poli

28、tical and popular. Politicians rushed to the town to talk about politics and promised how they would find the solution if they were elected. Everyone was so sick that they didnt care about politics. Everyone was in a position where he or she didnt know what to do anymore. They went to the post offic

29、e to mail posts out asking for help. The poor town didnt know how to deal with the situation.One day, a well-known scientist from New York came to the town with a huge box containing many instruments and his possessions. He went to pools and the port and made measurements. He was quiet and polite. T

30、hen one day he made a speech at a newspaper meeting-room to announce his findings.“I am sorry to say your water supply is so heavily polluted; it is poisoned. I know who has been poisoning you all for such a long time. It is you who have been poisoning yourselves with pollution. A great deal of rubb

31、ish has been thrown into the water day after day. No one here has taken good care of the environment. It is no wonder all of you have been sick.” Shocked at the news, the people present were lost in thought.56.The first paragraph is mainly about _.A. the fact that people suffer from poisoningB. the

32、opinion that the pork should be thrown outC. the fact that pork was a popular food everyone ate D. the news that policemen were getting sick57.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refers to “_”.A. someone was poisoning the people on purpose B. the cause of poisoningC. the pork is poisoned D. the

33、population of the port town began to suffer from poisoning58. Which is the real cause of the poison?A. The pork was poisoned. B. Someone was poisoning the people on purpose.C. People didnt care about politics. D. The water supply was polluted.59. Which of the following statements is WRONG?A. A well-

34、known scientist from New York found the cause of poisoning.B. Politicians would like to find the solution because they cared about peoples lives.C. It was people who had been poisoning themselves with pollution.D. Even some police officers were getting ill.BHow to use this mapPublic transport routes

35、This is one of a set of 12 area maps showing public transport routes in London. Bus routes are shown on the map in red. Also shown are train lines and stations and Metrolink tram（有轨电车）routes and stops.Bus numbers are shown alongside the bus routes on the map. Use the map to find out which buses you

36、can use to get to your destination, or to connect with local train or Metro link tram services.On the back of the map there are also plans showing major routes and connections and Londons rail network.Finding places on the mapThe map is divided into squares with a number reference. The squares runni

37、ng from left to right are lettered. The squares running from top to bottom are numbered.Places on the map , including bus stations, train stations and Metrolink tram stops, are listed in alphabetical order with their number reference letter and number , showing which square of the map they can be fo

38、und in.Bus services and bus operatorsBuses running in the area covered by the map are listed by service number . Alongside each service number is a summary of the bus route. The bus operator responsible for each service is also shown. There is also a separate list on the back of the map with full na

39、mes, contact addresses and telephone numbers of the bus operators in the service list.Further information ring Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 * *calls from landlines cost 10p per minute , mobile and landline networks may charge an additional tariff.7am8pm Mondays to Fridays 8am8pm Saturdays , Sundays a

40、nd Public Holidays visit our website call in at one of our Travelshops (at most bus stations in London. )60. The map tells us transport routes in part of _. AAmericaBAustraliaCCanadaDBritain61. You can find the following places on the map EXCEPT _. Abus stationsBcar stationsCtrain stationsDMetrolink

41、 tram stops 62. If you want further information , you can know about it in ways.A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 563. According to the passage , which of the following is true ?A. Bus routes are shown on the map in blue and also shown are train routs.B. The bus operator responsible for each service is not shown on th

42、e map.C. On the back of the map we can know about the bus operators information.D.You can ring Traveline at 7am on Saturdays if you want to know further information.CYang Qunhui, 28, a graduate of Chengdu University of Information Technology, Sichuan Province, gave up her job with a monthly salary o

43、f 20,000 yuan ($3,014) at a famous company, but has started her own restroom-ad business with five other graduates, becoming a “restroom queen.”The company, opened in May, is now the only one of its kind in Chengdu.It has two goals: to find suitable restrooms to place ads and to find clients(客户) who

44、 are willing to put their ads in them.“We are now trying to find restrooms to place the ads. A larger area means more ad sources,” said Yang.Yang got the idea to run the company one year ago when she looked for toilet repairing information on the Internet but finally noticed companies in Beijing and

45、 Shanghai doing restroom ads.“Its so interesting,” she said. “Everyone has their dream. Mine is to start my own business and do something I like.”After some research, Yang found the advantages of restroom ads. They are low-cost, making it easier to find clients. “Most private companies are middle or

46、 small-sized ones. Cheap ads are an good choice.”Another advantage, she said, is that people tend to remember words and messages theyve seen while sitting or standing in the loo.Yang said sitting on a toilet, one usually feels bored and even an old newspaper helps kill the time.“Most people think an

47、 ad is effective as long as it is read, however, the ad works only when it is remembered by readers,” she said.64. According to the passage , which of the following is true?A. Yang accepted a job with a monthly salary of 20,000 yuan instead of starting her own restroom-ad business.B. Yang opened the

48、 company as soon as she graduated from Chengdu University of Information Technology. C. The restroom-ad company that was opened by five graduates is now the only one of its kind in Chengdu.D. One of the companys goals is to find clients who are willing to put their ads in the restrooms.65. Yang has

49、started her business in order to _. A. do something she likes B. become a famous bossC. make money for her future D. make herself known to all 66. This passage mainly tells us that _. A. a young woman called Yang Qunhui has started her restroom-ad business.B. restroom ads have advantages including l

50、ow price and easy words.C. many people think restroom ads are effective because they can kill the time.D. people tend to remember lots of things while sitting or standing in the loo.67The authors attitude towards restroom ads is .A. positive B. negative C. doubtful D. not clear DIf youre in your 30s

51、, it is possible to defend your skin and body against the visible signs of growing older. 30s-this is when your youthful looks will start to slowly sag. Time is the biggest issue for most men and women at this age because they struggle to balance work, relationships and young families.Unfortunately,

52、 juggling these parts of your life will start to show through fine lines and dull, tired skin. “This is the time to learn relaxation techniques like thinking and deep breathing to help reduce stress”, says Helga Hefner, global educator of Aveda. Sleep is your best weapon during these years. A full e

53、ight hours of sleep is necessary for skin to look and perform its best and uninterrupted is the best type.“Always make sure the head is raised above the body,” says Dr Daniel Maes, senior vice-president of Estee Lauder Global Research and Development. This helps to avoid an accumulation of blood to

54、the face and you will wake less puffy. If you sleep in an awkward position, you will wake with puffy eyes and lines on your face because of the constriction blood flow to the skin. Try and train yourself to sleep on your back, too, or you may notice lines forming on one side of your face. A lack of

55、sleep is also linked to weight gain-the longer you are awake the more fuel your body will think it needs, so you may find yourself with an increased appetite. If you are struggling with sleep, try adding aromatherapy oils such as lavender or ylang ylang to your pillows or a bath before bed.68. Why a

56、re most men and women in their 30s busy?A. Because they feel little time left and value time.B. Because they are busy making friends, and surfing the Internet.C. Because they have to spend lots of time dealing with different problems in their life.D. Because they only want to earn more money.69. Whi

57、ch of the following is similar to the underlined word “sag” in meaning?A. become beautifulB. get strongC. grow white D. hang loosely70. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?A. If a person sleeps in an awkward position, he will wake with lines on his face.B. A lack of s

58、leep is related to weight gain.C. The longer you are awake the less fuel your body will think it needs.D. Though youre in your 30s, it is necessary for you to defend your skin.第三部分第一节：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题纸上。John Keats was born in 1765 in London,

59、 the first child born to a poor family. After leaving school, Keats went on to be an apprentice(学徒) for a surgeon. After his father died in a riding accident, and his mother died of tuberculosis(肺结核), John and his brothers moved to Hampstead where Keats met Charles Brown who would become a great fri

60、end.Keats had his poems published in the magazines of the day with the encouragement of many friends. Despite the impolite responses towards his early poems, Keatss literary gift prevailed(被接受). That same year Keats met Percy Bysshe Shelley who would also become a great friend. When Shelly invited t

61、he sick Keats to stay with him and his family in Italy, he refused politely.In 1818, he traveled to the Lake District of England and on to Ireland and Scotland on a walking tour with Brown. While he was not aware of the seriousness of it, Keats was suffering from the first stage of tuberculosis. His

62、 brother Tom died of tuberculosis that year. After that Keats lived with Brown. Around this time Keats fell in love with, and became engaged(订婚) to eighteen-year-old Fanny Brawne. While their relationship led to much spiritual development for Keats, it also proved to be filled with the highs and low

63、s of first love due to jealousy and stupidity. Many people once believed that Fanny was the cause of his illness, or that she used it as an excuse to try to keep herself away from him. For a while even Keats felt happy with the possibility that he was merely (仅仅) suffering from emotional anxietiesbu

64、t after suffering a hemorrhage(吐血) he agreed to break their engagement.At the beginning of 1820 Keats started to show more signs of tuberculosis. His poem Ode to a Nightingale records all the pain and suffering that Keats experienced during his short lifetime: the death of his mother; the physical s

65、uffering he saw as a young apprentice caring for the sick and dying; the death of his brother; and finally his own physical and spiritual suffering in love and illness.John Keats died on 23 February 1821 in Rome, Italy, and now rests near his friend Shelly. His epitaph(碑文)reads Here lies one whose n

66、ame was writ in water.Keats inspired numerous other authors, poets, and artists, and remains one of the most widely read and studied 19th-century poets.TitleJohn KeatsYear of 71 1765Family background His family was poor. His father died of a 72 accident. His mother died of tuberculosis.Growing exper

67、iences Keats was apprenticed to a local surgeon after 73 school. 74 by his friends, he published his early poems, which showed his literary 75 .He was suffering from the first stage of tuberculosis without being aware that it was 76 .Keats fell in love with Fanny Brawne and their relationship 77 in

68、his spiritual development.He agreed to 78 their engagement as a result of his illness.Year of death1821One of his Masterpiece:Ode to a NightingaleIt records all the pain and suffering that Keats 79 in his life time.His achievementsKeats inspired many other authors, poets and artists, 80 as one of th

69、e most widely read and studied 19th century poets.第二节：书面表达（25分）下图反映了经济发展与环境污染之间的矛盾，你们班上周对此开展了一场讨论，请你根据表格中的内容描述一下讨论结果，并简要谈一下你自己的看法：注意：1词数：150词左右；2短文的开头已为你写好，但不计入总词汇数。请将答案写在答题纸上！In recent years, we have to face a dilemma that the more we develop our economy, the worse our environment will be. As is cl

70、early illustrated in the cartoon, pollution has been high on agenda. But the economy or the environment must we choose? 48%的人认为：为了保护环境，人们应该努力削减生产1 工厂排放出大量有害的化学物质，河流、大气等被污染，导致许多动植物死亡。2 与1800年相比，世界人口已经增长了六倍，这些人口需要更多的土地居住和更多的食物食用。45%的人认为：健康的环境和经济发展并存是有可能的1、不同意为了保护环境而应该减少所生产东西的数量。2、我们需要更有效地法律来保护环境。你的观点4

71、8%的人认为：为了保护环境，人们应该努力削减生产3 工厂排放出大量有害的化学物质，河流、大气等被污染，导致许多动植物死亡。4 与1800年相比，世界人口已经增长了六倍，这些人口需要更多的土地居住和更多的食物食用。45%的人认为：健康的环境和经济发展并存是有可能的1、不同意为了保护环境而应该减少所生产东西的数量。2、我们需要更有效地法律来保护环境。你的观点48%的人认为：为了保护环境，人们应该努力削减生产5 工厂排放出大量有害的化学物质，河流、大气等被污染，导致许多动植物死亡。6 与1800年相比，世界人口已经增长了六倍，这些人口需要更多的土地居住和更多的食物食用。45%的人认为：健康的环境和经济发展并存是有可能的1、不同意为了保护环境而应该减少所生产东西的数量。2、我们需要更有效地法律来保护环境。20122013学年度第一学期高二年级期中调研测试英语试题参考答案六、书面表达 版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究