1、福建省大田一中2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试试题（英语)考生注意：请将选择题175题答案填涂在机读卡上，准考证号码前五位为：20101，接下去两位数是你的班级，最后两位数是你在班级的号数。第一卷(115分)听力（30分）第一节：听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，每个对话仅读一遍。1. Why wont the man go to the concert?A. He will watch TV. B. He will see his friend. C. He will take care of his friends children.2. What does the man b
2、elieve?A. He lost his passport. B. Somebody took his purse. C. His chair was stolen.3. When are they having the dialogue?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night.4. Where is the woman going?A. To class. B. To the movie C. To the library.5. How does the woman feel like her job?A. She enjoy
3、s it. B. She doesnt like it at all. C. She wants to find a new job.第二节: 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the street. B. On the phone. C. At the stadium.7. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give him some information. B. Watch a match. C.
4、 Take him to the stadium.8. What does the woman think of the stadium?A. Its difficult to find. B. Its very far. C. It will be full.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What is the woman?A. A babysitter. B. The mans secretary. C. A nurse.10. When does Mike usually go to bed?A. At 8 oclock. B. At 9 oclock. C. At 10 ocl
5、ock11. Why does the woman ask the man to come back earlier?A. To put Mike to bed earlier. B. To ensure her a good rest.C. To help her with her exam.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. How much does the company pay for the first year?A. $ 15,000. B. $ 12,000. C. $ 10,500.13. When will the man know about the result?
6、A. Today. B. Next month. C. Tomorrow.14. How many people will the woman interview in total during the two days?A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What is the aim of the program?A. To develop leadership skills. B. To improve public relations.C. To prepare for a holiday.16. How long will
7、 the program last?A. Eight days. B. Twelve days. C. Twenty days.17. Which is necessary for the program?A. Past experience. B. A large sum of money. C. A performance report.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What will the weather be like in England today?A. Quite dry. B. Wet and windy. C. Fine but cool.19. How wi
8、ll the weather be in the east of Europe tomorrow?A. Fine. B. Windy. C. Rainy.20. How many days does the forecast mention?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. 单项选择 （15分）21.People should stop using their cars and start using public transport. _ . The roads are too crowded as it is. A. All right B. Exactly C. Go
9、ahead D. Fine22. When I reach the school ground there are a lot of “ good mornings” for me from the boys, _ have walked a long way, sometimes up to two hours, to get to the school. A. and many of whomB. many of themC. many of whomD. many of which 23. These issues are directly relevant _ the needs of
10、 slow learners. A. withB. forC. againstD. to 24. Tombes father, Mukap, led us to his house, a low bamboo hut with grass _ of the roof this shows its a mans house. A. to stick outB. stuck outC. sticks outD. sticking out 25. In the high plains area is Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world _ boa
11、ts can travel. A. whichB. on whichC. by whichD. for which 26. You have to get used to a whole new way of life, which can _ all your concentration in the beginning. A. make upB. put upC. pick upD. take up 27. You didnt lock the back door. You are wrong. I _. A. have locked it B. lock it myself C. did
12、 lock it D. do lock it 28. I was delighted _ to the party. A. to inviteB. invitingC. to be invitedD. having invited 29. Was it in the library_he often went to do some reading_he met the pretty girl?Athat；that Bwhere；where Cwhere；that Dthat；where30. _ by the whalers, the killers were able to get a go
13、od feed from the whale. A. Having been acceptedB. Having accepted C. To have acceptedD. To be accepted 31. We didnt know you were in trouble at that time，otherwise we_ you a hand.Ahad given Bgave Cwould give Dwould have given32. Even after the tests, no one could give my disease a name, so its diffi
14、cult to know _ the future will be like. A. thatB. howC. whatD. whom33. Leave it _ for some time. Talking about it may do harm. A. aloneB. alongC. awayD. apart34. The fish didnt seem to mind me _ among them. A. to swimB. swimmingC. swimD. to be swimming35. They suddenly became _ of people looking at
15、them. A. acknowledge B. abandonedC. abundantD. aware III 完形填空（满分30分）Sharon wrote this when she was 16 and in the llth grade. Her goal is to become an international diplomat (外交官) and peace-maker.It was my first day at school. I felt _36_ and scared. I went to all my classes with no _37_ . It felt li
16、ke no one _ 38_. I listened anxiously to all the lessons and waited for lunch _39_ at 1:00. Then finally the bell rang. It was time to talk and have 40 .In the lunch line I met a new friend who wore a hijab (穆斯林妇女戴的面纱) on her head, and though I am 41 , we got along fine, and I was so 42 when she sai
17、d, “Sit with us, at our table.” She pointed to the one next to the door.So I 43 , and took my tray and was _ 44_ to walk with her across the floor, when suddenly I felt a jog. “Hey, I saw you on the bus,” said a tall girl in a long skirt. ”I see your Jewish star necklace. You _ 45_ sit with us.”At t
18、hat moment I looked around, and thats when I 46 , to my surprise, the nations of the world, _47 themselves. Thats what I saw through my own eyes.The Spanish only sat with Spanish, the Hindus only with Hindus, the Russians always with the Russians, and _48_ the Arabs with the Jews. I saw the reason w
19、hy 49 got started. Everyone 50 to their own kind. The 51 _ was just like a map of the world, where there should never have been so much separation among nations. But why was everyone so _ 52 _? And so I turned _ 53_ this girl, and went with the first, and there was no offence, I built a 54 between t
20、wo worlds when I sat with those 55 from me.36AnervousBgenerousCfrightenedDexcited37ArelativesBteachersCfriendsDclassmates38AcaredBmatteredCunderstoodDhelped39AhoursBstopCperiodDbreak40ArestBfunCchatDbreakfast41ASpanishBArabCRussianDJewish42AcuriousBrelievedCworriedDserious43AallowedBadoptedCagreedDa
21、dmitted44AaboutBreadyCwillingDlikely45AmightBwouldCcouldDshould46AsawBnoticedCknewDrecognized47AdevelopingBexpandingCseparatingDdefending48AonlyBalwaysCsometimesDnever49AdialoguesBfriendshipsCwarsDarguments50AstuckBinsistedCturnedDlistened51AschoolBclassroomCrestaurantDlunchroom52AquietBblindCdeafDt
22、ough53AdownBtowardsCoffDup54AstageBplatformCbridgeDpath55AoppositeBdifferentCstrangeDapartIV 阅读理解（满分40分）ATopping the class academically was certainly an advantage. For Nigel, studying was a piece of cake. The reward was certainly much bigger compared to the little effort Nigel had made. It all began
23、 when he was selected to help the teachers in the computer laboratories. And the peak of his school career came not when he topped the class but when he was selected for the nationwide competition. Unlike everyone else, Nigel wanted to join in the contest because he liked playing with the Lego sets(
24、乐高积木) and making something out of them. Nigel spent two months building his robot. It was during the time that Nigel found out about the big prize for the competition as well as a competitive rival(对手), Alicia, from a neighboring school. His early intentions were forgotten. Getting the thousand-doll
25、ar prize was more important than anything else. Nigel decided to make friends with Alicia. Unaware of his intentions, she told him all about the robot that she had been building for the competition. He even helped her to put the finishing touches(收尾工作) to her robot. He was glad with the way things h
26、ad progressed. His robot looked even better than Alicias and it was able to play a ball with its arm, something Alicia had failed to do. On the day of the competition, he saw Alicia. Everything became clear the minute she saw him among the competitors. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry
27、 and finally a look of helplessness came over her. The flashbulbs (闪光灯) of the camera exploded in Nigels face. The robot had performed actions so unique and different that the specialists judgments were the same. Nigel was so pleased with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few f
28、eet away from him. Without her, he would never have won the competition. 56. What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?A. He was offered a part-time job.B. He was honored with a scholarship. C. He helped his teachers build a robot. D. He helped in the computer laboratories.57.
29、Nigels original intention of joining the contest was to _ . A. win honor for his schoolB. be the top student of the schoolC. build a robot with the Lego sets D. win the thousand-dollar prize58. What is the authors attitude towards Nigels actions?A. Favorable B. Critical (批评的)C. Doubtful D. Sympathet
30、ic BAmerican cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education, employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crim
31、e, racial(种族) conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American society is changing. After World War II city residents became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the s
32、uburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs. Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to
33、live in the cities. Many young professionals, doctors, lawyers and executives(主管人员) are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjo
34、y the excitement and opportunities which the city offers. This population shift(转变) is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, man
35、y poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities. Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conf
36、licts. One thing is for sure：many dying cities are alive again.59. What does the author think of cities all over the world?A. They are alive.B. They are hopeless. C. They are similar D.They are different.60. Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II? A. Because o
37、lder American cities were dying. B. Because they were richer and needed more space. C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society. D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.61. According to the 4th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities _. A. are faced with hou
38、sing problems B. are faced to move to the suburbs C. want to sell their buildings D. need more money for daily expenses62. We can conclude from the text that _. A. American cities are changing for the worse B. people have different views on American cities C. many people are now moving from American
39、 cities D. the population is decreasing in older American cities CWe have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.Bob the BuilderSpuds Big Mess at Apollo TheatreChildren will be happy to see and sing alo
40、ng with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. Kids showDates: Fr
41、om 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00.Price information: 20.00 to 40.00The Lion King at Sunny TheatreIt is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. MusicalDates: From 24th September, 1999 to now. Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00
42、. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday.Price information: 22.5 to65.00Mother Courage and Her Children at National TheatreMother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and
43、 song. PlayDates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009Price information: 10.00Duke Bluebeards Castle at Coliseum TheatreFull of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what
44、 is behind them? OperaDates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30Price information: 22.00 to 50.0063. The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of_.A. film posters B. performance information C. the theatres advice D. picture exhibit
45、ions64. In which performance a child can learn to work together with others?A. Bob the BuilderSpuds Big Mess B. The Lion KingC. Mother Courage and Her Children D. Duke Bluebeards Castle65. Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time?A. Bob the BuilderSpuds Big Mess B. The Lion
46、KingC. Mother Courage and Her Children D. Duke Bluebeards Castle 66. What can we learn from the text?A. The first three shows are inspiring. B. The shows are intended for children.C. All of them have won many awards. D. The characters in the shows are brave.DMost Americans believe that someone isnt
47、grown-up until the age of 26 and they should complete their education, have a full-time job, have a family to support and be financially independent. They also believe that becoming a real grown-up is a process which begins at about the age of 20 and takes about five years, according to the report f
48、rom the University of Chicagos National Opinion Research Center. The findings are based on a representative sample of 1,398 people over the age of 18 who were surveyed in person. The survey found that people expect the transitions to grown-up status to be completed at the following ages: age 20.9 se
49、lf-supporting; age 21.1 no longer living with parents; age 21.2 having a full-time job; age 22.3 education completed; age 24.5 being able to support a family financially; age 25.7 getting married; and age 26.2 having a child.“There is a large degree of agreement across social groups on the relative
50、importance of the seven transitions,” said Tom Smith, director of the survey. The only obvious pattern of differences is on views about supporting a family, having children and getting married. Older adults consider these more important than younger adults do. This probably shows in large part a cha
51、nge in values across generations away from traditional family values. The most valued step toward reaching adulthood, the survey found, is completing education, followed by full-time employment, supporting a family, financial independence, living independently, and marriage.67. According to the firs
52、t paragraph, someone is a grown-up when he _. A. has found a full-time job B. has finished his study in universityC. can make money and support himself after completing his educationD. can support a family and be financially independent after graduation68. A young man of 24 may be busy _. A. finding
53、 a job B. finding a girl friend C. making money D. preparing for his wedding69. The underlined word “status” in the second paragraph probably means “_”. A. position B. rank C. level D. situation70. From the passage, we learn that _. A. being grown-up is just a matter of ageB. being grown-up is a pro
54、cess which takes some timeC. all people think completing education means being grown-upD. the survey found everyone had a different view about being grown-up71. The best title for the passage should be “_” A. It takes a long time to grown up. B. Are we grown-up yet?C. Getting married means being gro
55、wn-up. D. Completing education means being grown-up.EA food additive is any substance (物质) that is added to food. Many people are put off by the idea of “chemicals in food”. The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals. Natural substances like milk, as well as man-made ones like drinks on sale
56、 in the market, can be described by chemical formulas (分子式). Some chemical substances are indeed harmful, but a person who refused to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat.The things we eat can be divided into natural and man-made substances. Some people feel that only natural foods are he
57、althy and that all man-made ingredients (原料) are to be avoided. But many natural chemicals, found in plants and animals, are harmful when eaten, and some laboratory-made substances increase the nutritional value of food.Other chemicals have natural and man-made forms that are exactly alike: vitamin
58、C is vitamin C, whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange.Like “chemical”, “man-made” doesnt necessarily mean “not fit to eat”.Food additives are used for many reasons. We add sugar and salt and other things to foods we prepare at home to make them taste better. Food producers have develop
59、ed a range of additives that stabilize, thicken, harden, keep dry, keep wet, keep firm, or improve the appearance of their products. Additives can make food more convenient or nutritious, give it a longer shelf life, and make it more attractive to the consumer, thus increasing the sales and profits
60、of the producers.Food additives are presently the centre of a storm of serious argument. Food producers have been known to use additives that have not been proved safe; some substances in common use have been proved unsafe and have been taken off the market. Many people feel theres a risk of eating
61、food to which anything has been added. But food additives are now regulated by the FDA of the federal government, and new additives are subjected to strict testing before they can be placed on the market. For most people, the chances of developing serious side effects from the long-term use of prese
62、ntly approved food additives are very slim. 72. From the passage we can learn that_. A. all foods consist of chemical substancesB. it is right to reject chemicals in foodC. food additives are harmful to our healthD. natural foods are much safer than man-made ones73. Which of the following is TRUE ac
63、cording to the passage? A. Foods with more additives have higher nutritional value. B. To ensure food safety, the FDA will ban food additives. C. Foods free of additives can keep a much longer shelf life. D. Food additives can improve the quality of foods in many ways.74. We can infer from the regul
64、ation to the food additives by the FDA that_. A. new additives will be approved more easily than before B. food producers wont be allowed to use new food additives C. food with common-used additives will be taken off the market D. food additives will be used in a safer and more scientific way75. Acc
65、ording to the writer, the food additive is _. A. worryingB. acceptable C. poisonousD. avoidable 第二卷(35分)一、短文填词（10分）Westerners often invite people to dinner. Have you ever heard _ any customs about it? Usually the host will ask the 1. _guest _ of time, because Westerners like making plans. 2. _If you
66、 are invited to a dinner at 7 oclock, it is highly r_ 3. _that you either arrive close to that time or r_ up to explain 4. _w_ you can not make it. When seated, be sure not to 5. _take _ your knife and fork until the host asks the guests to 6. _start eating. If you are the host, do make proper _ (安排
67、)7. _so that your guests will feel at _. That is to say, you should8. _try your best to avoid making anyone _ (不舒服), 9. _ which would _ (否则) make your dinner party not as 10_successful as you have planned. 二、书面表达（25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。请你根据下面的提示内容，简要概述中学生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。态度一
68、态度二你的观点当考试结果不尽人意时，情绪低落，丧失信心，不再继续努力。当考试失败时，分析并找出失败的原因，鼓励自己，增强自信，避免再犯同样的错误。?注意： 词数：120左右； 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_大田一中2011-2012学年第二学期期中考试卷高二英语参考答案I.听力 1-5. CBBAA 6-10. BACAB 11-15. BCBCA 16-20.BCBAB单选III 完形填空3640 ACADB 4145 DBCAD 4650 BCDCA 5155 DBACBIV 阅读理解56-58 DCB 5962 CBAB 63-66 BADA 67-71 DCABB 72-75 ADDB短文填词1. of/ about 2. ahead 3. recommended 4. ring 5. why 6. up 7. arrangements 8. home/ ease 9. uncomfortable/ uneasy 10. otherwise书面表达
