湖北省汉川四中2011—2012学年高二下学期期中考试（英语）（无答案）.doc

1、一、听力。（30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What did the weather forecast tell us? A. It may rain today.B. It rains little today.C. It doesnt rain today.2. Where are the two speakers probably? A. On a train.B. In a taxi.C. At the railway station.3. What will the woman buy? A. The red bag.B. The white bag.C

2、. The two bags.4. When cant the man get to the airport? A. At 2:00 p.m.B. At 4:00 p.m.C. At 6:00 p.m.5. Who would probably decide on the route? A. The man.B. The woman.C. Neither of them.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Whats the relationship between the speakers probably? A. Teacher and

3、student.B. Husband and wife.C. Mother and son.7. What do we know about Tony? A. He is tired of getting online.B. He doesnt get good grades. C. He has finished the homework.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the boy going to do? A. Go to Henrys house.B. Meet Jacky at the airport. C. Have dinner with his frie

4、nds.9. When will the boy try to get back? A. By 9:30 p.m.B. By 10:00 p.m.C. By 11:00 p.m.10. What does the boys mother ask him to do? A. Heat some milk.B. Buy some milk.C. Drink some milk.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the mans problem? A. He cant find a good job.B. He cant graduate smoothly. C. He does

5、nt know what to choose.12. What kind of chance has the man got? A. To work in a big company.B. To study abroad. C. To further his study in a collage.13. How is the man feeling now? A. Hesitant.B. Upset.C. Excited.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Hows the weather in Hawaii now? A. It is hot.B. It is mild.C. It s

6、eldom rains.15. How will the girls family visit the islands? A. By bus.B. By subway.C. By car.16. Why does the man save money? A. To buy a new computer.B. To play computer games. C. To take computer calsses.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the man do? A. An editor.B. A writer.C. A programmer.18. What

7、 cant we see on the mans blog? A. Ways to protect the environment.B. Complaints about the advertisements. C. Personal views about politics.19. How does the man feel about blogging? A. Relaxing.B. Boring.C. Terrible.20. Whats the speakers last reason for blogging? A. To improve his writing skill.B. T

8、o show his new photos. C. To keep in touch with friends.二、多项选择。（10分）21. Living in the center of the city makes people have easy to the shopping mall. A. entranceB. admissionC. accessD. absence22. The scenery of Guilin can not that of Yangshao. A. compare toB. completeC. look likeD. turn to23. The se

9、ats of the bike can be the height of any child. A. adopted toB. adjusted toC. adapted to D. attached to24. Youd better book the tickets when you deeide to travel during the Spring Festival. A. on advanceB. at advanceC. with advanceD. in advance25. Feeling excited, the teacher the papers he was marki

10、ng and reached for the cup of tea to make himself calm. A. set asideB. turned aroundC. set offD. tested out26. It was due to the bad weather that the police had to the search for the missing boy. A. resignB. abandonC. conductD. release27. Before beginning his lessons, the teacher always spares some

11、time to what they have learned during the last period. A. give outB. help outC. reflect onD. hold on28. The famous expert, as well as some people, was invited to participate in the social activity. A. controledB. arrangedC. skilledD. relevant29. It has been that I try these pills for seasickness. A.

12、 recommendedB. warnedC. saidD. argued30. The examination was too difficult, and nobody went through Jack. A. includingB. apart fromC. besidesD. in addition to34三、完形填空。（20分）Billy, a hard-working student, is fourteen years old and in the ninth grade. He has a part-time job that 31 him up every morning

13、 at five oclock, when most people are still 32 asleep. He is a newspaper boyEach morning, Billy leaves the house at 5:15 to go to the 33 where the newspapers always are. The newspapers were 34 to the corner by truck at midnight. He always takes a wagon（手推车）to 35 themIn the winter it is still dark 36

14、 he gets up every day, but during the rest of the year it is 37 . Billy must send the newspapers to the houses of people on his 38 in all kinds of weather. He tries to put each paper on the porch（门廊）where it will be 39 from wind and rain or snow. Sometimes his customers give him tips, 40 him very ex

15、citedBilly earns about $ 70 per month through hard 41 , and he is saving some of the money to go to 42 where he has always been longing to go. Besides that, he 43 the rest of the earnings on records and clothes. Once a month, he has to collect the 44 at night since many of them work during the day.

16、That is when he is 45 so that he is full of excitement. Luckily, he gets 46 supported by his family. Sometimes, when Billy is sick, his brother offers to deliver the newspapers for him. Once, his father was 47 to help himBilly has seventy customers now, but he doesnt feel 48 about the numberHe dream

17、s that he will get 49 customers as possible some day. 50 , he might win a prize for being an outstanding newspaper boy. He wants to win a trip to Europe, but he will be happy if he wins a new bicycle31. A. getsB. takesC. wakesD. picks32. A. fallB. fallingC. soundD. soundly33. A. streetB. cornerC. ro

18、omD. department34. A. givenB. deliveredC. handedD. addressed35. A. loadB. bringC. sendD. carry36. A. at whichB. whenC. thatD. while37. A. lightB. blackC. shortD. long38. A. roadB. wayC. pathD. route39. A. preventedB. stoppedC. keptD. protected40. A. lettingB. makingC. leadingD. causing41. A. attempt

19、B. workC. jobD. struggle42. A. collegeB. schoolC. abroadD. hospital43. AcostsB. usesC. paysD. spends44. ApaperB. newspapersC. moneyD. records45. AsatisfiedB. energeticC. depressedD. satisfying46. AveryB. greatlyC. greatD. a lot of47. AwillingB. willinglyC. tiredD. likely48. AsatisfyingB. happyC. con

20、tentedD. pleasant49. Aas manyB. as muchC. many moreD. much more50. AIf soB. If thatCBesidesD. Whats more四、阅读理解。（40分）AIt is Saturday afternoon. You and your friends are planning to go to the movies and then spend the night together. Just as you start to get ready, your dad reminds you it is your aunt

21、s birthday and the whole family is going out to dinner to celebrate. How can this possibly end without a huge argument? One of the greatest sources of tension（紧张情绪）between teenagers and their families is the struggle to balance personal desires with family expectations. As you are getting older，you

22、are becoming more independent and more interested in being with your friendsHowever, at the same time, your family is trying to figure out how to deal with these changes. While you once spent most of your free time with your family, you are now often absent from home. Parents may get their feelings

23、hurt. Or they might feel that they are losing control of their family during this period. You might feel angry that so many family demands are placed on you.There are a few things you can try to make it a little easier to ease（缓解）the tension* Make your plans in advance. Ask your parents if there is

24、anything else planned at that time* When something with your friends interferes（干扰；冲突）with a family event，try to figure out if there is any way you can do both* Suggest something you would really like to do with your family. Sometimes parents feel better just knowing their teenager wants to spend ti

25、me with themSome of the time you wont be happy with the outcome（结果）You might either have to disappoint your parents or have to miss out being with your friendsHowever，if you show consideration（体谅）for the feelings of both your family and your friends，you can solve the problem in a tender way51. The p

26、urpose of the first paragraph is to _ A. show a disagreement of views B. serve as a description of teenager trouble C. serve as an introduction to the discussion D. show the popularity of teenager problem52. The tension between teenagers and their families is caused by the fact that_ A. teenagers do

27、nt like to take family demands B. parents want to keep their family under control C. parents feel unhappy that their children make so many friends D. both parents and teenagers dont pay attention to each others feeling much53. Which of the following is NOT the advice given in the passage? A. Dont fe

28、el angry if your parents ask you to do something B. Try to think of ways to balance family event with friend event C. Tell your parents before you decide to spend time with your friends D. Advise your parents to do something that you are interested in with you54. Whats the purpose of the passage? A.

29、 To inform us of parent and teenager tension B. To tell us about a common teenager problem C. To persuade parents to show consideration for teenagers D. To advise teenagers how to deal with their tension with their family56BHow do successful people think? What drives them? Interviews and investigati

30、ons indicate that there are several keys to success that successful people share First of all, successful people never blame（责备）someone or something outside of themselves for their failure to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot control t

31、hings in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take responsibility for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do.Perhaps what most separate successful peop

32、le from others is that they live life “on purpose”they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important element that enables them to become fully functioning people. They hold that when they live their life on purpose, their

33、main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do-and it showsPeople want to do business with them because of their commitment（投身；献身）. To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once the

34、y have set up goals in their life, they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Rather than seeing it negative or depressing they use the knowledge to spur themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.55. Which of the following might be the best title

35、for the passage? A. How People Live Their Life on Purpose B. How People Can Be Successful C. How People Can Do Their Own Things D. How People Do Business 56. By living life“on purpose”，successful people can _ A. do a lot of work B. concentrate on their jobs C. do business with many people D. do all

36、of the above mentioned57. The underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refers to _ A. the main concern of successful people B. the job that successful people do C. the commitment with which successful people do their job D. the business that successful people do with other people58. The underline

37、d word “spur” in the last sentence most probably means _ A. encourage B. excite C. relieve D. forceCWhile it is impossible to live completely free of stress，it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided. The US Department of Health and Human Services offers th

38、e following suggestions for ways to deal with stress.Try physical activityWhen you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try.Take care of yo

39、urselfYou should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest. If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor.Make

40、 time for yourselfSchedule time for both work and entertainment. Dont forget，play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to d

41、o something you enjoy.Make a list of things to doStress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time”. Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything

42、you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.59. Which of the following statements shows that you have fallen into stressful situations? A. You cant sleep well all the time. B. You have a break after work. C. You

43、always feel happy and relaxed.D. You only do one thing at a time.60. According to the passage, how do you make a list of things to do? A. Try to take care of everything at once.B. Do one thing at a time. C. Only do the most important thing.D. Have a break from your work.61. Why does the writer write

44、 this passage? A. To give opinion. B. To give suggestions. C. To make a request.D.To ask for advice.62. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to Deal with Stress? B. How to Make Time for Yourself?C. How to Take Care of Yourself?D. How to Make a List of Things to Do?DJan. 7, 2008 - French Pre

45、sident Nicolas Sarkozy would marry his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni on Feb. 8 or 9, media reported Monday.The report said that in December - less than a month after Sarkozy met Bruni - he gave her a heart-shaped diamond engagement ring.Carla Bruni, Italian singer, former model and girlf

46、riend of Frances President Nicolas Sarkozy, holds the hand of her son Aurelien while wearing a pink heart-shaped ring during a visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins of Petra Jan. 5, 2008. French newspapers reported that Sarkozy would marry her early in February.Sarkozy and his wife of 11 years, Cecil

47、ia, divorced in October. Their marital（婚姻）problems became well known in May 2005 when she appeared in public at the side of event organizer Richard Attias.A marriage to Bruni, a one-time star of the catwalks who is now a singer, would be Sarkozys third: He divorced his first wife, Marie, in the late

48、 80s - after he had met and befriended Cecilia.Political analyst Dominique Moisi said that a Sarkozy proposal to Bruni could be part of his desire to head off any future arguments, and the speed of their visit to the ancient Jordanian ruins 78of Petra Jan. 5, 2008 would fit with his personality as a

49、 busy man in a hurry.“Apparently, hes going to marry her, so the problem will be behind him,”Moisi said. “He will increase the opportunities to travel with her, and to say to the French, You see, I must remarry You need a first lady.”Bruni, an Italian-born French citizen, has dated famous men includ

50、ing Mick Jagger and Donald Trump. She has also reportedly been linked to singer Eric Clapton and actor Vincent Perez.63. What is the correct order of Sarkozys marital history? A. Long marriage to Cecilia.B. Visiting ruins with Bruni. C. Getting divorced from Marie.D. Giving Bruni a diamond ring. E.

51、To marry the former supermodel. A. c-a-b-d-e B. e-d-c-a-b C. c-a-d-b-e D. a-c-d-b-e64. What did Moisi really intend to inform the readers? A. The president will spend more time staying with Bruni. B. Sarkozy is good at balancing state and personal affairs. C. It is not easy for President Sarkozy to

52、seek a new love. D. It is a doubt whether the marriage would have a bright future.65. The possible purpose of the last paragraph is to _. A. provide some unknown stories about Brunis love affairs B. show uncertainty about the former supermodels loyalty C. imply that past experiences have little effe

53、ct on a person D. prove Bruni one of the most popular and attractive females66. Which would be the best title for the news? A. Bruni, Frances first lady. B. A third marriage to fail. C. France to have first lady.D. Presidents new girl friend.EThe Chinese have used a method called acupuncture to help

54、 perform operations for about 4,000 years without putting the patient to sleep. This involves inserting（插入）flexible needles （针）into certain parts of the body. The needles used are available in a number of stores in China and everyone may buy them.To learn how to use needle takes about one month of t

55、raining. But to be skillful requires greater time. The person who performs the acupuncture knows how to insert the needles so the needles themselves are not painful. This person also knows where to place the needles so the patient feels no pain in the area where the operation is to be performed. The

56、 needles are not necessarily inserted near the place where the pain is to be prevented. In the past, a particular operation might require 25 or more needles placed in various parts of the body. But now this operation requires only 3 or 4 needles.Today the Chinese doctors are trying to learn more abo

57、ut acupuncture. They are trying to develop a convincing theory to explain how the needles work in preventing pain, or, why a needle in the wrist（手腕）, for example, would prevent the pain in the area of the mouth.A patient who needs an operation is given a choice between having acupuncture or having o

58、ne of the chemicals used for putting him to sleep. It has been estimated that over half of the patients choose acupuncture because there is no sickness after the operation whereas（然而，反之） the chemical may make the patient sick for a few hours or a day.67. Acupuncture is a kind of _. A. medical needle

59、s B. medical equipment C. medical technique D. medical examination68. According to the 3rd paragraph, we can infer _. A. people must insert a needle in the wrist to prevent the pain in the mouth B. people come to realize the shortcomings of the acupuncture C. people are convinced to use the acupunct

60、ure to cure diseases D. people need to make deeper research into the acupuncture69. Nowadays, more and more people prefer having acupuncture because _. A. acupuncture has no side effects after the operation B. acupuncture costs them less than having chemicals C. chemicals usually cause many more dea

61、ths D. they want to protect the traditional Chinese medicine70. The author of the passage tends to be _ acupuncture. A. strongly against B. in favor of C. doubtful about D. uninterested in五、完成句子。（20分）根据反语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。71. It that made his parents unhappy. (failure)正是他考试不及格才使他父母不爽的。72. Mike has

62、changed. He is not the same (as).迈克变了，他再也不是以前的迈克了。73. Tom has won the first prize, (which).汤姆获得了一等奖，这使得他老师高兴极了。74. I will never forget the days (spend).我永远也不会忘记我们一起度过的那些日子。75. , he missed the first bus because he got up too late. (expect)正如我所预料的一样，他没赶上第一趟公汽，因为他起床太晚了。76. the school library, we were t

63、hen taken to see the lab. (visit)参观完学校读书馆后，我们接着又被带去参观实验室。77. that the sun was turning around the earth. (be)人们那时相信太阳围着地球转。78. Can you think of a situation ? (use)你能想出使用这个单词的语境吗？79. Hu Bei province water resource. (abundant)湖北水资源丰富。80. , he has no time to work hard. (occupy)由于忙于玩电脑游戏，所以他没时间好好学习。六、短文写作。（30分）作为中学生， 你肯定经历过多次考试，体验过成功，也遭遇过失败。请你根据提示内容，简要概述中学生中普遍存在的对考试失败的两种态度，并结合自身实际，说明你的观点。消极态度积极态度你的结论当考试结果不尽如人意时，情绪低落，丧失信心，不再继续努力当考试失败时，鼓励自己，重获信心，弄清并分析原因，不再犯类似错误注意：词数120左右。开头已给出，不计入总词数。Failure is the Mother of SuccessWe middle school students have had many tests or exams 高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网