1、知恩中学2012-2013学年高二第二次阶段性考试英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分:英语知识运用第一节 单项选择题 (共20小题;每小题分,满分20分)21_ Nobel Prize in literature 2012 was awarded to Chinese writer Mo Yan, which is considered as _ great honor to all the Chinese.A. The,; the B. The; a C. A; the D. A; a 22Luo Yang , the general manager of Shenyang
2、 Aircraft Corp., _ heart attack when the J-15 completed a successful landing on Chinas first aircraft carrier, Liaoning.A. died from B. died down C. died of D. died out 23Wherever they go, people can find themselves _ by the song of Gangnam StyleA. surround B. surrounded C. surrounding D. having sur
3、rounded24_is known to us all is that the Diaoyu islands _ China.A. Which, belonging to B. As, belonging to C. What, belong toD. As, belong to25Whoever _ a new idea of how to work out the puzzle will be given a prize.A. comes down with B. comes up with C. comes out with D. comes across26_ the room, t
4、he teacher found the tape recorder _ .A. Entering ; stealing B. Entering ; goneC. Entered ; stolenD. Entered ; to be stolen27_ in her finest skirt, the lady tried to make herself _ at the party.A. Dressing ; noticingB. Dressed ; noticingC. Dressing ; noticedD. Dressed ; noticed28Its very dangerous _
5、 these viruses without any protection.A. to expose to B. to be exposed to C. exposing to D. exposed to29I failed in the final exam last term and only then _ the importance of studying.A. I realized B. I had realized C. had I realized D. did I realize30I will _ Jane today, as she cant come to the mee
6、ting herself.A. take place of B. take the place of C. in place of D. in the place of31Do you know how many players a football team _ .A. consists of B. is consisted of C. makes up D. made up of32_ the red switch on the left and the flying machine will swiftly go up into the air and _ its journey.A.
7、Pressing; begins C. Press; begin C. Pressed; begins D. To press; to begin33The little girl looked at the huge statue with a puzzled look, wondering why the color of it was not _ with its background.A. common B. similar C. same D. consistent34_ he took part in the competition, he got a second prize.
8、A. The first time B. For the first time C. At a time D. At one time35The Tower of London, the St Pauls Cathedral and the Big Ben are major historical _ of London.A. sceneries B. place C. scenes D. attractions36From my point of view, the theory _ by the scientist is not quite scientific.A. was put fo
9、rward B. brought up C. was brought up D. put forward37It will be many years _the doctors and medical scientists can find _ for cancer.A. since; cures B. when; treatments C. before; curesD. until; treatments38 It has been announced by our provincial government that another two medical teams will be s
10、ent to _ the injured people in the severe earthquake.A. join to B. join in C. take part in D. attend39. Special entrances _ buildings should be constructed _ the convenience of the old and disabled.A. of; for B. to; for C. into; for D. to; with40Through thorough investigation, Dr. John Snow was fina
11、lly able to prove that the outbreak of Cholera _ peoples drinking of polluted water. A. was close linked with B. closely linked to C. was closely linked with D. was close connected with第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分) While I was looking out of the window, I saw an old homeless man crossing the street, c
12、arrying a suitcase. Many times I looked on far away, feeling 41 for the homeless ,but did nothing . I did 42 some money to homeless people when I walked by , but never really interacted (互动) with them. Though we 43 doing something, yet we push it into the deep corners of our heart because were too b
13、usy , too 44 , or too afraid of strangers. Today I did what I 45 thought I could . I walked out and ran after the 46 . When I reached him , I asked him if I could buy him 47 . He looked surprised , but accepted it 48 , warning me that he had a good appetite ! I was 49 and excited at the same time .
14、We went to a 50 nearby . I told the waiter to give him whatever he wanted and I would 51 it . I sat down for a moment asking the old man where he 52 . He told me he was sleeping behind the court house because it was 53 there . I promised to give him a few jackets to keep him warm . To my surprise ,
15、he 54 some inexpensive jewellery on the table and chose an owl necklace for me , 55 someone else had given it to him . I told him I bought him lunch not to get something 56 . But he insisted on my having it . When it was time to go back to work, I 57 for not being able to stay with him and promised
16、to sit down with him for lunch next time and 58 more. I didnt think I gave him 59 much , but left he gave me more than I could have asked for . He was a 60 friend who helped me conquer my shyness and inspired me to be kind to others .41A. worried B. sorryC. gratefulD. proud42A. throw B. payC. giveD.
17、 lend43A. think of B. complain ofC. hear ofD. approve of44A. lazy B. proudC. poorD. shy45A. once B. neverC. alwaysD. even46A. old man B. postmanC. salesmanD. visitor47A. milkB. clothesC. lunchD. newspaper48A. easilyB. jokinglyC. narrowlyD. happily49A. gladB. nervousC. frightenedD .amused50. A. resta
18、urantB. cinemaC. storeD. station51. A. prepare forB. wait forC. pay forD. call for52. A. wentB. belongedC. workedD. lived53. A. largeB. warmC. cleanD. dry53. A. largeB. warmC. cleanD. dry54. A. laidB. coveredC. drewD. bought55. A. wishingB. shoutingC. sayingD. whispering56. A. in needB. in returnC.
19、in exchangeD. in sight57. A. admittedB. sighed C. warnedD. apologized58. A. chatB. playC. drinkD. eat59. A. everythingB. nothingC. anythingD. something60. A. closeB. newC. mutualD. good第三部分：阅读理解（共18小题；每小题2分，满分36分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A The four years that followed taught me the importa
20、nce of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost-having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time p
21、assed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to the hard times. My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers,
22、 took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives. From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up , an
23、d just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.61.How did the author get to know America?A. From her relatives. B. Form books and pictures .C. Form her mother. D. From radio programs.62.Upon leaving for America the author felt_. A. excited
24、B. confused C. worried D. amazed63.For the first two years in New York, the author_.A. often lost her way B. did not think about her futureC. studied in three different schools D. got on well with her stepfather64.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4 ?A. She worked as a translator B.
25、She attended a lot of job interviews.C. She paid telephone bills for her family, D. She helped her family with her English.65.The author believes that_.A. her future will be free from troubles B. there are more good things than bad things C. it is difficult to become patient D. good things will happ
26、en if one keeps trying66. What is the best title of the passage?A. how I turn to be optimistic B. I am leaving for America C. my life in America D. the importance of optimism BRecognizing peer pressure can be as simple as noticing that you have been asked to do something that you are not comfortable
27、 with. “Listen to your instinct （直觉） , which is a sign for whether something is right or wrong. If it feels wrong, then most likely it is. ”says Price.Teens are in a time of life when they are still discovering who they are. Many teens are influenced by peer pressure because of their insecurities (不
28、安全感). This can make them helpless especially when their self-control is weak or they lack healthy support, causing them to take risky behavior or turn to unhealthy support.Dealing with peer pressure is a topic of concern for teens. People can say, “Just say no,” but the truth is that the statement i
29、s easier said than done.67.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to .A. the InternetB. teen life C. peer pressure D. the fear of not fitting in68.You can know whether a teen suffers peer pressure by watching .A. whether he often surfs the Internet B. whether he can get securityC. whether it
30、 is subtle or extreme D. whether he feels comfortable with it 69.Why are teens easily influenced by peer pressure?A. Because they dont have the feeling of safety.B. Because they are afraid of fitting in or being accepted.C. Because they need support for their health.D. Because they have nobody to tu
31、rn to when in trouble.70. According to the passage, we can know that dealing with peer pressure is A. easy B. hard C. a new topicD. an impossible taskCI have been teaching in the United States for three semesters. During this time, I have been very impressed with the hardworking American students. T
32、uition fee (学费) in American universities are pretty expensive. Most American students receive little, if any, financial support. As a result, they have to work hard to pay for their tuition and other basic expenses. Tertiary (高等) education is a necessity in todays workforce. Young people with higher
33、 education are rewarded with a good career and better salary. So how do American students support themselves?All my American students have to work to pay for their tuition. For this reason, most universities provide limited jobs for students who need economic help. They also help students search for
34、 jobs in the community. I have been touched to see some students are so worn out from their jobs that they doze in my classroom. In addition to taking part-time jobs, students are also expected to take part in various social and sporting activities and, in fact, those who do not take part in are oft
35、en looked down upon by their peers. A number of American university students are married with families, or are single parents. These students are faced with the additional burden of raising a family. They have to spend much time, money and energy caring for their children and family. Most American u
36、niversity professors are strict. They test students on every unit in their course, in addition to mid-term and final exams in each semester. A lack of preparation by students may result in their failure. This means the loss of a lot of money and possibly future employment opportunities for these stu
37、dents. For this reason, many American students will study or stay up all night before an exam, in an effort to pass.In contrast, Chinese students have a much easier time, because most Chinese parents pay for their kids tertiary education. Moreover, Chinese students do not need to worry about raising
38、 children or maintaining a family. So, Chinese students have no reason for not studying hard and achieving good marks. 71. Which of the following is not the difficulty American students have to face?A. They have to work hard to pay for the high tuition fee.B. Many American students have a burden of
39、a family.C. They need a better education to get a best job.D. They have to pass strict tests to complete their education.72. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. American students have no time to think of physical exercise.B. Sporting activities are popular among
40、American students.C. American students should take part in various social activities. D. Those who dont participate in social and sporting activities are usually unpopular with their peers. 73. Compared with American students, Chinese university students _. A. have no difficulty in raising a family
41、B. live an easy life in universities C. dont have to take full-time jobsD. have more duty to make greater progress 74. This passage mainly deals with _. A. part-time jobs chosen by American studentsB. the high fees of American universities C. difficult lives American students have to face D. differe
42、nt opinions on American universitiesDSPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKENDCaptain Good FellowDo you enjoy interesting stories, funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.Walking Tou
43、r of the TownForget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!Films at the MuseumTwo European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:
44、30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.International PicnicAre you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and inexpensive. From noon to 5:00 p.m.Take me out to the BallgameIts October
45、, and tonight is the last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold . Dont forget sweaters and jackets.Do you want to hear “the Zoo”?“The Zoo”, the popular rock group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City
46、College.75. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food at _.A. Central Park on Saturday B. the ballgame outside C. 5:00 in the afternoon D. the front entrance of City Hall76. You can see movies at _.A. the City College B. the Central Park C. the City Theatre D. the Museum Theatre77. If you
47、 are going on the Walking Tour, dont forget _.A. your worries B. your comfortable shoes C. your beautiful walk D. your learning about local history78. “The Zoo” is _.A. a park with lots of animals B. a first concert from the USC. a music group from Australia D. a popular rock band from Europe第四部分 写作
48、第一节 单词拼写（共10 小题，每小题1分， 满分10分）1. Exhausted, I s into bed and fell fast asleep.2. Full of confidence and joy, Tom is always o about everything he does.3. While the police are looking into the case, the pollution is s of causing over 500 deaths.4. It is wrong of you to b the failure on the equipment.5.
49、 There are 10 underground lines in Beijing and several lines are still under c .6. You can c this question if you study British history and tell me the answer.7. She found herself in c with her parents over her future job.8. They had no time to a their own wedding, so they had it organized by a comp
50、any.9. Lin Dan, the champion of mens badminton, made a deep i on us all.10. Few plants will t sudden changes in temperature. As a result, they will die soon.第二节 短文改错 （共10 小题，每小题1分， 满分10分）注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多处（从第11处起）不计分。I like riding my bike. Though it is not very new, but it is my bes
51、t friend. I find very convenient to go anywhere with a bike. Riding gives me not only exercises but also pleasure. I use my bike almost in summer when the weather is warm and dry. It can be very pleasant in winter when it is cold and rain is pour down. It can also be very dangerous. Of course I will be very carefully on my bike. In fact, accidents are not the only problem. Once I went to bookstore on my mothers bike to buy some books and come out to find the bike missing. Now I have two strong lock._ _ _
