1、淮阴师院附属中学2012-2013学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级 英语试卷 分值：120分 考试时间：120分钟第一卷 (共三部分，满分85分)第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分20分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1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. When are Jane and Bob getting married? A. In May. B. In June. C. In July.2. Why is the man
2、in a hurry? A. To pick up his dad. B. To call his dad. C. To catch a plane.3. How many carry-on bags will the man probably carry? A. Three. B. Two. C. One.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A party. B. A person. C. A surprise. 5. What will the man bring? A. Forks. B. Plates. C. Knives
3、. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。听每段对话或独白前，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. How many pairs of skates does the woman want? A. 2. B.3. C. 5.7. What time is it now? A. 4:30. B. 5:30. C. 6:50.8. What will start at 6 ocl
4、ock? A. Figure skating. B. Public skating. C. Speed skating. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What relation is the woman to Mrs Mitchell? A. Her daughter. B. Her secretary. C. Her boss. 10. Where is Mrs Mitchell? A. At her house. B. At her office. C. On her way to the office.11. What would the man like? A. A cup
5、of tea. B. A cup of coffee. C. A glass of water. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where are the speakers? A. In Washington. B. In Shanghai. C. In New York.13. When can the woman get her baggage? A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening. 14. What will the woman have to do? A. Call her brother for hel
6、p. B. Stay in a hotel for a night. C. Find her baggage claim check. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Who did the boy meet first on his way home? A. Mark. B. Jane. C. Kate. 16. Where did the boy say hello to Mr Green? A. At the grocery store. B. At the gas station. C. In the park. 17. What did the boy do right a
7、fter he left the gas station? A. He went to the post office. B. He went into the supermarket. C. He bought flowers for the woman. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What will be given to the first place winner? A. Two tickets for a concert. B. A guided tour of the city. C. Dinner for two in a hotel. 19. What do
8、competitors have to do to win? A. Sing a song on air. B. Visit the radio station at 9 a.m. C. Phone in and answer a question. 20. What can the runners-up get? A. Backstage passes. B. The bands new albums C. Autographed clothes. 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
9、的最佳选项。21. The white-flag dolphin, _ rare Chinese mammal, is in _ dangerous state of dying out. A. the; / B. the; the C. a; a D. a; /22. Sandy could do nothing but _ to his teacher that he was wrong. A. admit B. admitted C. admitting D. to admit23. She asked such a silly question that everyone couldn
10、t help _. A. to laugh B. laughing C. laugh D. being laughed24. -I knocked but nobody answered the door. -They _ asleep then and didnt hear you. A. should have been B. should be C. must have been D. must be25. They _ oil and the plane had to land on the field. A. ran out B. ran out of C. looked out D
11、. gave out26. During the earthquake, lots of people found themselves in the ruins, frightened and helpless. A. being trapped B. trapped C. trapping D. trap27. You will never _ your tomorrows exam if you dont fix your attention on it. A. get on with B. get back C. get through D. get in 28. I feel it
12、is your husband who _ for the spoiled child. A. is to blame B. is going to blame C. is to be blamed D. should blame29. _ the weather, the sports meet will be held on time. A. Instead of B. In terms of C. Regardless of D. In favor of 30. -It is a long time _ I last saw you. -Yes, and it will be anoth
13、er month _ we can meet again. A. before; since B. when; before C. since; when D. since; before 31. _ to his teammate made others cheerful. A. He apologizing B. Him apologizing C. His apologizing D. Hes apologizing32. The worlds population has grown by _ it was in 1800.A. five times when B. five time
14、s what C. what five times D. five times that33. I think I can fix the car on Wednesday. _, youll have to wait till Friday. A. If ever B. If possible C. If so D. If not34. It was clear that the speaker now trusted Dantes from the way _ these words were said.A. in which B. which C. that D. A and C 35.
15、 -Go for a picnic this weekend, OK? - _. I love getting close to nature. A. I couldnt agree more B.Im afraid not C. I believe not D. I dont think so 第二节 ：完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were 36 her, but nobody paid any a
16、ttention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised. In order not to appear 37 , she went along. As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too 38 to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, Could you please give me some 39 ? Id like to put it
17、 in my coffee. They stared at him. He turned 40 , but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. 41 , she asked, Why salt with coffee? He explained, When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea . I could feel its taste salty, like salty coffee. Now 42 I drink
18、 it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I 43 it and my parents, who are still there.She was deeply touched. A man who can admit that hes homesick must love his home and 44 his family. He must be responsible.She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her childhood, her family. That was the sta
19、rt to their love story.They continued to 45 . She found that he met all her 46 . He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. She would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee!So they 47 and lived happily together. And every time she made 48 for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.A
20、fter 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:My dearest, please 49 my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of 50 . It was hard for me to ask for a 51 , so I just went ahead. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was a
21、fraid that it would 52 everything.Sweetheart, I dont exactly like salty coffee. But as it 53 so much to you, Ive learnt to enjoy it. Having you 54 me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, 55 it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest
22、of my life.36. A. afterB. beforeC. beyondD. behind37. A. politeB. rudeC. niceD. clever38. A. goodB. terribleC. pleasedD. nervous39. A. sugarB. saltC. fruitD. coffee40. A. yellowB. blackC. blueD. red41. A. CuriousB. HappyC. NervousD. Frightened42. A. some timeB. every timeC. no timeD. any time43. A.
23、getB. knowC. missD. ask44. A. care aboutB. care toC. take careD. do care45. A. thinkB. liveC. drinkD. date46. A. needsB. waysC. requirementsD. conditions47. A. marriedB. datedC. workedD. laughed48. A. meal B. coffeeC. teaD. soup49. A. tellB. takeC. excuseD. forgive50. A. teaB. sweetC. sugarD. juice5
24、1. A. wordB. changeC. leaveD. talk52. A. ruinB. getC. hurtD. injure53. A. caredB. surprisedC. satisfiedD. mattered54. A. ofB. withC. toD. besides55. A. as ifB. becauseC. even ifD. no matter第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AEMU AIRLINE SecretaryEmu Airline is now offerin
25、g a permanent, part-time secretarial position.The position offers a minimum of 20 hours a week, with a view to full-time work in the future. Phone 899-3264 for an appointment. City College Union Ine Secretary/ TypistThe Union is a student run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed o
26、f at least 60 wpm.The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.Enquires to R.Barbar 387-5075.Word Processor Operator (full-time)Applications are invented for and operator to work
27、 in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators need apply.Starting salary $ 17,950.Apply in writing to:The Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Greenhill Rd. Kensington 2033. Sewing Machinist Wanted-Jeans IndustryWe are an expanding clothing company located south
28、 of the city. Our denim range includes jeans, skirts, jackets and shorts. We are looking for sewing machine operators.The factory works a 38-hour week over 5 days. Wages and conditions are in line with the current industrial award.If you are interested, call us, phone 899-3368 Ripper Jeans, 23 North
29、 Ave, Beaudesert. 56. All these passages belong to _.A. sales advertisements B. want advertisementsC. resume D. notice57. The applicants for the post of a secretary in City College Union Inc should have the following qualities EXPECT _. A. typing skill B. taking shorthand dictation C. ability of org
30、anization D. knowledge of filling procedures58. The attractiveness of the post in EMU AIRLINE is _. A. its good salary B. its nice working condition C. its promising future D. its free flying59. According to Sewing Machinist, how can you contact with this company? A. By phone. B. By e-mail. C. By fa
31、x. D. By mail. BHave you ever stayed up late? If so, you know that not getting enough sleep can leave you tired and grumpy. Not sleeping enough can also make it harder to think clearly the next day. Sleep experts have long known that getting a good nights sleep is important. It helps kids perform th
32、eir best during the day. A recent study shows that sleep helps improve problem- solving skills and creative thinking. For the study, two groups of volunteers answered a math problem. The group that slept for eight hours solved the problem correctly more often than the group that did not get enough s
33、leep. While you sleep, your brain is busy doing its “homework”. It sorts out information from your day. Getting enough sleep each night can boost your brainpower. That will help you do your best in school. Experts say that, in return, can lead to better grades.60. What is the best title for the pass
34、age?A. Too Much Sleep B. Its Homework TimeC. Sleep to Succeed D. Math Problems61. The underlined word “boost” in paragraph 5 means _.A. reduce B. improve C. disturb D. worsen62. Why is sleep important?A. It can improve problem-solving skills and creative thinkingB. It will help you do your best in s
35、choolC. It helps your brain sort out information from your day.D. All of the above63. What did the results of a recent sleep study show?A. People who sleep enough are good at mathB. Sleep is important for learning C. If you get enough sleep, you dont have to do your homeworkD. Adults need more sleep
36、 than kidsCIn early autumn I applied for admission to college. I wanted to go nowhere but to Cornell University, but my mother fought strongly against it. When she saw me studying a photograph of my father on the sports ground of Cornell, she tore it up. “You cant say its not a great university, jus
37、t because Papa went there.”“Thats not it at all. And it is a top university. ”She was still holding the pieces in her hand. “But we cant afford to send you to college. ”“I wouldnt dream of asking you for money. Do you want me to get a job to help support you and Papa? Things arent that bad, are they
38、?”“No,” she said“I dont expect you to help support us.”Father borrowed money from his rich cousins to start a small jewelers shop; His chief customers were his old college friends. To get new customers, my mother had to help. She picked up a long-forgotten membership in the local league of women, so
39、 that she could get to know more people. Whether those people would turn into customers was another question. I knew that my Parents had to wait for quite a long time before their small investment(投资)could show returns. Whats more, they had not wanted enough to be rich and successful; otherwise they
40、 could not possibly have managed their lives so badly. I was torn(左右为难) between the deserve to help them and change their lives, and the determination not to repeat their mistakes. I had a strong belief in my power to go what I wanted. After months of hard study I won a full college scholarship（奖学金）
41、.My father could hardly show more pride in me, and my mother eventually gave in before my success. 64. The author was not allowed to go to Cornell University mainly because A. his father graduated from the university B. his mother did not thinks it a great university C. his parents needed him to hel
42、p support the family D. his parents did not have enough money for him65. Why did the mother renew her membership in the league? A. To help with her husbands business B. To raise money for her son C. To meet her long-forgotten friends D. To better manage her life66. According to the text, what was th
43、e author determined to do in that autumn? A. To get a well-paid job for himself B. To improve relations with his mother C. To go to his dream university D. To carry on with his fathers businessDThe first and best of victories is for a man to conquer(征服) himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all
44、 things, the most shameful, says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in to his impulses (冲动) and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.A single angry word has lost many a friend. When Socrates found in himself any temper or anger, he would
45、check it by speaking low in order to control himself. If you are conscious of being angry, keep your mouth shut so that you can hold back rising anger. Many a person has dropped dead in great anger. Fits of anger bring fits of disease. Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad. Keep cool, says
46、 George Herbert, for fierceness (狂怒) makes error a fault.To be angry with a weak man is to prove that you are not strong yourself. Anger, says Pythagoras, brings with folly(愚蠢)and ends with regret. You must measure the strength of a man by the power of the feelings he conquers, not by the power of t
47、hose which conquer him. Self-control is mans last greatest victory.If a man lacks self-control he seems to lack everything. Without it he can have no patience, no power to govern himself; he can have no self-confidence, for he will always be controlled by his strongest feeling. If he lacks self-cont
48、rol, the very backbone and nerve of character are lacking also.67. What does the reader learn from the first paragraph?A. The greatest victory for a man is to conquer everything except himself.B. Ones moral freedom is based on the control of himself.C. To control oneself is the most difficult in one
49、s life.D. If a person is too stubborn, he will feel most shameful.68. If a man lacks self-control, he lacks all of the following EXCEPT _.A. the very backbone and nerve of character B. the patience and power to control himselfC. strong feelings D. self-confidence69. The authors main purpose in writi
50、ng this article is to _.A. explain that self-control is the key to successB. teach people how to control everything in order to make a great successC. distinguish all kinds of self-control and suggest ways for keeping itD. advise people not to lose temper so as to make and keep more friends70. The p
51、assage is mainly developed by _.A. analyzing(分析)causes B. making comparisons(比较)C. examining differences D. listing quotations(引证) 第二卷（共三部分，满分35分）第一部分：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最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上！Blood donation, also called blood banking, is a wonderful thing to
52、 do. It is an easy and direct way of contributing to social work and having a big effect on the community. It helps to save lives and helps those who are in need of blood due to bad condition or the heavy loss of blood during operations or in accidents.You are able to give or donate blood every thre
53、e or four month, and it is such a beautiful way of making a huge difference to someones life and you can always be proud of it after making a valuable contribution to society. Blood donation is not a big problem, but you need to keep a few points in mind.Before donating blood, make sure that the fer
54、rum（铁）level in you body is high enough and for that you should take a healthy diet. Do not go for blood donation on an empty stomach. You should follow the correct process so that everything goes well. After having a balanced diet you will feel strong and comfortable to donate blood. Afterwards, you
55、 will not feel faint or weak.For required hemoglobin（血红蛋白）in your body, drink lots of juice and other drinks. Fruit juice, such as apple juice is very good for increasing the blood level in your body.For a good blood flow in your body, drink at least 6-7 glasses of water every day. Completely avoid,
56、 a day before and after giving blood, taking alcohol, caffeine, etc. Do not smoke half an hour before giving blood.When you are going for blood donation, be relaxed, which helps keep the right blood pressure. During the blood donation activity take a deep breath and try to calm yourself. Dont take p
57、art in some other activities.When you donate blood, you are making the effort to save someones life. Blood donation is a very simple and fast process, but you need to take care of yourself after donating blood. Proper care helps to reduce side effects. The following are a few tips that will help you
58、 out.Take a rest for 15 minutes after completion of the donation. It helps you to feel relaxed and energetic.Eat something and drink juice before leaving the blood donation center. Make sure that you have meals after donating blood. Smoking should be avoided for one hour after the process. Avoid som
59、e activities right away, for example, driving.Finally, be proud of yourself because you have done a great thing in helping to save someones life. Blood donation is a very important activity.TitleBlood donation an important activityThe 71. _ of blood donation Making 72. _ to social work and the commu
60、nity. Helping those people who suffer the 73. _ of blood. Giving yourself a sense of 74. _.75. _ the donation Take a health diet for a high ferrum level. Drink fruit juice for enough hemoglobin. Drink at least 6-7 glasses of water 76. _ for a good flow of blood. Avoid taking alcohol, caffeine, etc.
61、and smoking cigarettes.During the donation Relax and 77. _ deeply. Never 78. _ yourself in other activities.After the donation Take a rest. Dont 79. _ meals. Dont smoke until one hour later. Never take part in some activities 80. _.第二部分：单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）（注意：请将答案写在答题纸上！）81. The book is i_ for chi
62、ldren aged 5-7.82. As she had no child of her own, she had to a _one.83. After several _(十年), the manager returned and found everything had changed.84. Human activities are to a large degree responsible for the serious _（环境的）problems.85. The air hostess was accused of i_ bringing the goods into the
63、country.第三部分：书面表达（满分20分）（注意：请将作文写在答题纸上！）以 “The Importance of Water” 为题，用英语写一篇150词左右的短文，要点如下： 1没有水便没有生命。 2随着现代工农业的迅速发展，越来越需要更多的水。现在许多地方的水已经变得越来越缺乏。 3许多河流和湖泊开始被工厂排出的污水所污染。 4为了保护水资源，防止水污染，我们必须采取措施，与各种污染作斗争。_淮阴师院附中高二年级上学期期中考试英语试卷答案一、听力1-5 CACBA 6-10 BBABC 11-15 CAABC 16-20 ABACC 二、单项选择21-25 CABCB 26-30
64、BCACD 31-35 CBDDA三、完形填空36-40 ABDBD 41-45 ABCAD 46-50 CABDC 51-55 BADBC四、阅读理解56-60 BCCAC 61-65 BDBDA 66-70 CBCAD 五、任务型阅读71. importance 72. contributions 73. loss 74. pride 75. Before 76. daily 77. breathe 78. involve 79. miss/ skip 80. immediately六、单词拼写81. intended 82.adopt 83. decades 84. environmen
65、tal 85. illegally七、书面表达：One possible version: The Importance of Water As we know, plants and animals need water. So do peoples life and production. Life couldnt go on without water. With the rapid development of agriculture and industry, more and more water is needed. However, water is becoming scar
66、ce in many places. Whats more, a lot of rivers and lakes are beginning to be polluted by the waste water from factories. Fish cant live in them any longer. At the same time, the waste water does great harm to peoples health. In order to make rivers and lakes clean and prevent them from being polluted, we must take measures to stop it and fight a battle all kinds of pollution.