1、金湖中学2012-2013学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题第I卷（选择题）一、听力（共两节。满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分, 满分7.5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10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。1. What does the man want?A. A door.B. A key. C. Milk.2. What is the woman doing? A. Taking a picture.B. Enjoying a fountain.
2、C. Climbing mountains.3. What advice does the woman give the man? A. Run fast.B. Take mild exercise. C. Run slowly for long.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A ghost.B. A film. C. A story.5. What is the man most probably? A. A policeman.B. A teacher. C. A doctor.第二节（共15小题。每小题1.5分，满分2
3、2.5分）听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。6. What are the speakers doing?A. Preparing for a mealB. Doing some shopping. C. Talking about a recipe.7. What do the speakers need to buy? A. Cheese and potatoes.B. Onions and pepper. C. Mushrooms and butter.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. What is the party for? A. Johns birthday. B. Christ
4、mas. C. Johns wedding.9. What do we know about the man? A. Hell go to the party with the woman. B. He has told Anna to keep a secret. C. He looks forward to visiting the woman.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。 10. Who is making the telephone call? A. Lewis Brothers.B. Oliver Martin. C. Mark Hanson.11. What has the
5、 man failed to receive? A. The pricelists.B. The brochures. C. The invitation cards.12. When did the man place the order? A. About 15 days ago.B. About 30 days ago.C. About 40 days ago.听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Grandpa and Grandda
6、ughter. C. Boss and secretary.14. What does the man think of the typewriter? A. Slow.B. Unreliable.C. OK15. What once caused the loss of papers? A. There was a power cut B. The battery ran down. C. The computer was broken.16. What did the man use to finish his paper? A. A typewriter. B. A word proce
7、ssor. C. A computer.听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What is the talk about? A. Spoken English.B. Practical English.C. Listening Comprehension.18. How many activities does the speaker mention? A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.19. Why does the speaker recommend reading books? A. It is a popular way to improve ones Engl
8、ish. B. It is interesting and books have different levels. C. It is the most beneficial to English learning.20. What does the speaker think of watching the news in English? A. It is too boring to secondary school students. B. It is more useful to advanced English learners. C. It can help students le
9、arn how to use body language.二、单项选择1-What on earth are the police busy with? -They have been looking into how the plane crash _. A. came out B. came up C. came down D. came about2-What _ the population of China ? -China has a population of 1.3 _. A. is, billions B. are; billions C. is; billion D. ar
10、e; billion3_ to collage this year, We must study harder than ever before . A. Go B. Going C. Gone D. To go 4_ the assignment made his father lose his temper. A. The boys not having done B. The boy not having done C. The boys having not done D. The boy having not done5When shall we meet again? Make i
11、t any day you like; its all _ to me.A. similar B. the same C. different D. the right6Please state your name, age and .A entertainment B accommodation C occupation D training7She feeds the baby_milk and hay_her cattle.A.on;to B.to;on C.with;to D.on;with8It is not immediately clear _ the financial cri
12、sis will soon be over.Asince Bwhat Cwhen Dwhether9When it comes to reducing stress, enough sleep and physical exercise can help, .Aso does proper nutritionBso proper nutrition doesCso proper nutrition canDso can proper nutrition10-I think Maths is playing a more important part in the new test system
13、. What about you? - _. We should be more devoted to it. A. No pains, no gains. B. Fact speaks louder than words. C. Great minds think alike. D. Dont claim to know what you dont know.11Joseph _ to evening classes since last month, but he still cant say “Whats your name? ”in Russian. A has gone B has
14、been C has been going D goes12I the office yesterday afternoon when a stranger came in with a boyAleft Bwas about to leave Cwas to have left Dwill leave13 Are you still going to Shanghai for the Spring Festival? Yes, but I really _ because I have a lot of things to deal with.A. cant B. mustnt C. won
15、t D. shouldnt14Mr Smith never does any reading in the evening ; _. A. so does Mrs smith B. neither doesnt Mrs smith C. nor does Mrs smith D. nor Mrs smith does15Who_ it be that is knocking at the door?It _ be Father, but Im not sure. A. can; must B. can; may C. must; can D. may; must 三、完型填空阅读下面短文，掌握
16、其大意，选出最佳选项。Love in a BoxWhen I was a little girl, I found love in a box all because of a class assignment. On a Friday night I 1 at the dinner table, “My teacher said we have to bring a box, a special box, for our valentines on Monday”.Mother said, “Well see,” and she continued eating.What did “Well
17、 see” mean? I had to have that box, 2 my second grade Valentines Day would be a disaster. Maybe they didnt love me enough to help me with my 3 .All Saturday I waited 4 and with Sunday arriving, my concern increased. However, I 5 that an enquiry about the box would 6 anger or loud voices, for in my h
18、ouse children only asked once. More than that 7 trouble.Late Sunday afternoon, my father called me into the kitchen. The table was covered with different kinds of colorful 8 . A (n) 9 shoebox rested on top of it. 10 flooded through me when Daddy said, “Lets get started 11 your project.”In the next h
19、our my father 12 the shoebox into an impressive valentine box. Colorful paper covered the ugly cardboard with red hearts 13 to what I considered all the right places. He sang while he worked. When he finished, he was so delighted that a 14 smile spread across his face. “What do you think of that?” h
20、e asked.I answered him with a hug.But inside, 15 danced all the way to my heart. It was the first time that my father had devoted so much 16 to me, for his world consisted only of work.The holiday party arrived, and my classmates put cards and presents into the valentine boxes. Laughter filled our c
21、lassroom until dismissal（解散） time 17 .On the way home, I held out my valentine box for the world to 18 . The love that filled it meant more to me than all the valentines inside.The valentine box became a symbol of his love that 19 through decades of other Valentines Days. My father gave me other gif
22、ts through the years, but none 20 compared with the love I felt within the limits of the old, empty shoebox.1 A. announcedB. appearedC. servedD. sat2. A. andB. butC. orD. so3. A. designB. planC. ideaD. project4. A. sadlyB. anxiouslyC. disappointedlyD. patiently5. A. foundB. realizedC. knewD. imagine
23、d6. A. startB. causeC. markD. produce7. A. invitedB. tookC. savedD. had8. A. boxesB. giftsC. paperD. food9. A. newB. bigC. attractiveD. empty10. A. RelaxationB. ReliefC. CheerD. Calm11. A. byB. atC. inD. on12. A. foldedB. packedC. changedD. pressed13. A. joinedB. attachedC. linkedD. connected14. A.
24、slightB. briefC. broadD. confident15. A. joyB. funC. interestD. amusement16. A. moneyB. timeC. supportD. hope17. A. reachedB. setC. spentD. came18. A. acceptB. respectC. admireD. recognize19. A. carriedB. keptC. spreadD. lasted20. A. everB. evenC. yetD. still四、阅读理解第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最
25、佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AI arrived in the classroom, ready to share my knowledge and experience with 76 students who would be my English literature class. Having taught in the US for 17 years, I have no doubt about my ability to hold their attention and to impress on them my admiration fo
26、r the literature of my mother tongue.I was shocked when the monitor shouted, “stand up!” The entire class rose as I entered the room and I was somewhat puzzled about how to get them to sit down again, but once the embarrassment (尴尬) was over, I quickly regained my calmness and admiration. I went bac
27、k to my office with the rosy glow which came from a strong sense of achievement.My students kept diaries. However, as I read them, the rosy glow was gradually replaced by a strong sense of sadness. The first diary said, “Our literature teacher didnt teach us anything today. Perhaps her next lecture
28、will be better.” Greatly surprised, I read diary after diary, each expressing a similar theme. “Didnt I teach them anything? I described the entire Western philosophy (哲学) and laid the historical background for all the works we will study in class.” I complained. “How should they say I didnt teach t
29、hem anything?”It was a long term, and it gradually became clear that my ideas about education were not the same as those of my students. I thought a teachers job was to raise interesting questions and provide enough background so that students could draw their own conclusions. My students thought a
30、teachers job was to provide exact information as directly and clearly as possible. What a difference!However, I also learned a lot, and the experience with my Chinese students has made me a better American teacher, knowing how to teach in a different culture.1. We can know that on the first day the
31、writer _.A. felt she didnt teach them muchB. was very confident in her studentsC. felt very confident in herself at firstD. was disappointed at her students performance2. At the beginning of the lesson, the writer got puzzled because of _.A. cultural differencesB. students admirationC. students emba
32、rrassmentD. the same experience3. The writer learnt from their diaries that the students wanted to _.A. raise interesting questionsB. know about backgroundC. draw their own conclusionsD. know more exact facts4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The writer got used to the lif
33、e in China.B. The writer doubted about her ability of teaching.C. The writer had taught in many western countries.D. The writer became better at teaching foreign students.BCHINACoal mines claim (使失踪) more livesA COAL mine blast (爆炸) in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .T
34、en mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal (非法的) mines in the country that do not meet safety standards(标准).MIDDLE EASTBombers continues to killPALESTINIANS killed 32 Israelis in three major attac between Tuesday and Thursday.
35、There were two suicide bombing (自杀性爆炸) and a militant (武装的) attack on Jewish settlement. They led to one of the highest Israeli death tolls ( 死亡人数) in such a short period over the last two years.CHINAYoung people stand tallThe average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters pared t
36、o that of 20 years ago. This year far exceeds (超过) the words average growth speed. A survey on health conducted by a panel(调研组) of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years.CANADATalking about world issue (援助)The Group of Eight
37、 (G8)the US, Japan , Germany, Britain, France, Italy , Canada and Russia - will hold a summit(峰会)on June26 and 27 in Kananaskis, Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helpi
38、ng Africa. Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General, will also attend.1. Thousands of mines have been shut because _. A. they have blast B. they produced less coal C. they are very small and illegal D. they dont meet the safety standards2. In the last 20 years, the average growth speed of Chines
39、e youths exceeds the worlds average level by _.A.1 cm B.4 cm C. 5 cm D. 6 cm3. Whats the purpose of the Summit ? A. to strengthen the global economic growth and helping some poor African countries.B. To make these eight countries much more powerful.C. To help some African president to strengthen the
40、ir economic growth.D. Kofi Annan will have an important speech on world issues.CIts common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who dont speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because its the end of
41、an era where you and your family were at the centre of your childs world. As a parent youll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. Its a huge change for everyone involved.There are a few things that you can do to make the transition
42、 easier. Plan carefully for your childs departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the
43、 moment when you finally say goodbye but that might not show!Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once youve unpacked the car and looked around your childs new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car youll make t
44、hings easier on your child and yourself.The more youve invested in being a parent, the more youll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that youve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well w
45、ithout you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.Its also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve（悲痛）. Dont expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhap
46、s youve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to
47、 your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesnt respond immediately remember, theyre starting a new and busy life.1. Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.B. Because their children will start a new life in
48、 college.C. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.D. Because they are no longer the main focus of their childrens life.2. The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of _.A. sorrow B. regret C. anger D. love3. What does good parenting consist of?A. Supporti
49、ng your child in different ways all the time. B. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.C. Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.D. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.4. Whats NOT advised as the way to recover from your childs departure
50、?A. Developing a new hobby or sport.B. Learning a new language.C. Spending more time with close friends.D. Staying in touch with your child.5. What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?A. Staying in Touch with Your Child B. Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child C. Dealing with Your C
51、hild Leaving Home for University D. Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University DAsk most people how they define the American Dream and chances are theyll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered “The New World” in the Western
52、Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His enthusiastic descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European reader
53、s. In Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote, “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered （无拘无束的） and unrestrained, because each person works for himself We have no princes, for whom we toil （干苦力活）, starve, and bleed. We are the most perfect society now existing in
54、the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a mans industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from Europe and fueled national expansion into the western lands. Our national historical story is full of illustration of the American success story. For i
55、nstance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became Americans best-selling author with his ra
56、gs-to-riches tales. The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortune in real estate（房地产） with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The story of success has even affected our personal relationships: today its as i
57、mportant to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business. But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every American who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars
58、 and the unknown crowd. Under pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right” clothes, and eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet
59、try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens. 1. What is the nature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur? A. People are free to develop their power of imagination. B. People who are honest and work hard can succeed. C. People are free from being used and treated badl
60、y. D. People can fully enjoy individual freedom.2. By saying “the rewards of a mans industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor”, the author means _ . A. the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns are B. hard work ensures the growth of an industry C. a mans business should b
61、e developed step by step D. a companys success depends on its employees hard work 3. It can be inferred from the last sentence of Paragraph 2 that _. A. business success often contributes to a successful marriage B. Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life C. good personal relationships lea
62、d to business success D. successful business people provide good care for their children 4. What is the paradox（矛盾）of American culture according to the author of the passage? A. The American road to success is full of nightmares. B. Status symbols are not a real symbol of a persons wealth. C. The Am
63、erican Dream is nothing but an empty dream. D. What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs.第II卷（非选择题）五、阅读填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。An 8.8magnitude earthquake struck Chile on 27 Feb,2010.More than 300 people are reported _1_(kill) in Chile after a magnit
64、ude 8.8 earthquake hit the South American nation early Saturday，_2_(cause)considerable destruction as well，and creating tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean.Rescuers worked frantically for hours to help survivors of the quake _3_centered 100 kilometers from the city of Concepcion but caused dam
65、age and deaths in several parts of Chile.Homes，buildings and bridges collapsed or caught fire，cars _4_(overturn)，and the main international airport had to be shut down because of damage. One survivor said it was terrible. She said she thought she was not _5_(scare)of earthquakes but then，she says，it
66、 looked as if everything was going to collapse. There were at least eight aftershocks and tidal waves of up _6_ two meters that hit Chiles coast. Residents in lowlying areas and living on islands off the mainland tried to flee _7_higher ground. Chile experiences many earthquakes but the early Saturd
67、ay natural disaster was _8_of its most severe (剧烈的). Thorne Lay，a geophysicist at the University of California，Santa Cruz，said it was much stronger than _9_one that caused devastation(废墟)in Haiti last month，but probably less _10_(destroy)，because of where it was centered.六、书面表达书面表达（满分25分）根据所给提示，写一篇介
68、绍台湾的短文。主要内容：1地理位置（如图）；2我国最大的岛屿，面积约36000平方千米，人口2000多万；3自然资源丰富，香蕉、稻米、茶叶等农产品驰名中外；4风景优美，气候宜人，世界各地的游客纷至沓来；5自古以来就是我国的一部分，岛内绝大多数居民来自福建和广东。海峡两岸人民对未来寄予期望。（提示：台湾海峡：the Taiwan Straits）参考答案一、听力：1-5 BACBC 6-10 ACCAB 11-15 CAACA 16-20 BBABC二、选择题1-5 DCDAB6-10 CADDC11-15 CBDCB三、完形填空1-5 ACDBC 6-10 BACDB 11-15 DCBCA
69、16-20 BDCDA四、阅读理解A1-4 CADD B1.D2.B3.AC1-5 DACDCD1-4 DABD五、阅读填空1.killed2.causing3.which/that4.were overturned 5.scared6.to7.to8.one9.the10.destructive六、书面表达Taiwan lies in the west of the Pacific Ocean. North of it lies East China Sea and southwest of it lies the South Sea. The Taiwan Straits separate
70、s Taiwan from Fujian. Taiwan is the largest island in China. It covers and area of about 36 000 square kilometers and it has a population of over 20 million. It is rich in natural resources. Bananas, rice, tea and so on are famous all over the world. Its scenery is so beautiful and its climates is so pleasant that travelers through the world come for a visit.Taiwan has been a part of China since ancient time. Most people of the island came from Fujian and Guandong. All the people on both sides of the straits have a strong wish to unite our motherland.
