1、2012级高二年级第二学期期末联考试卷英 语时量：120分钟分值：150分命题：益阳市一中 孟卫中审题：益阳市一中 何丽萍Part Listening Comprehension(30 marks)Section A（22.5 marks）Directions:In this section,you will hear six conversations between two speakers.For each conversation,there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices mar
2、ked A,B and C.Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11.When does the woman finish work?A.At 6:00B.At 7:00 C.At 8:002.What is the man going to do tonight?A.See his parentsB.Watch a new movieC.Go for an appointmentConversa
3、tion 23.Where does the man play tennis?A.At the university B.At the clubC.At the community center4.How often does the woman swim?A.Once a weekB.Three times a weekC.Five times a weekConversation 35.What is the man doing?A.Getting dressed B.Having an interviewC.Celebrating a birthday6.What is the prob
4、able relationship between the two speaker?A.Parent and childB.Husband and wife C.Customer and saleswomanConversation 47.Why did the man come back late?A.He went to the bar.B.He met his teacher.C.He played basketball.8.What did the woman do this morning?A.She took a physics test.B.She had a meetingC.
5、She held a party9.What will the woman probably do after the conversation?A.See her friendsB.Go to the schoolC.Prepare dinnerConversation 510.Where did the woman grow up?A.In Switzerland.B.In the UK.C.In France.11.Which of the following does the woman like best about Weybridge?A.Its sceneryB.Its peop
6、leC.Its facilities12.What does the man do?A.A teacherB.A host C.A tour guideConversation 6益阳市一中 岳阳县一中 澧 县 一 中 13.Why is the woman upset?A.The man didnt apologizeB.The man didnt turn up C.The man didnt call14.Who is the man speaking to?A.A waitress.B.A professorC.A doctor15.When will the two speakers
7、 see each other?A.On Tuesday B.On Thursday C.On FridaySection B（7.5 marks）Directions:In this section,you will hear a short passage.listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard.Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passag
8、e TWICESchool LibraryLocationsAnd resources1st floor:80,000 books2nd floor:16.kinds of newspapers and magazinesRulesBooks for lending can be kept for a 17.by full-time students.18.books,newspapers and magazines can never be taken out.Opening timeAll day longAll year round except 19.and New Years Day
9、 AccessBy 20.PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE（45marks）SECTION A（15marks）Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that best completes the sentence.21.-Havent seen you for ages!Where have you been?-I went to Yunnan and there for one year,te
10、aching as a volunteer.A.stayedB.stayC.had stayedD.am staying22.The Louvre Museum has more than 6,000 European paintings,_ from the 13th century to the 19th century.A.rangedB.rangingC.to rangeD.having ranged 23.carefully if any change occurs when doing experiments in the lab.A.ObserveB.To observeC.Ob
11、servedD.Observing24.It was not just the size of the school but _ it provides for us students_ made it unique.A.that;thatB.what;thatC.what;whatD.that;what25.In the past several weeks,people around the world the joy of the Worldcup Brazil.A.had enjoyedB.have been enjoyingC.were enjoyingD.enjoyed26.You
12、d better write down her phone number before you _ it.A.forgetB.are forgetting C.forgot D.will forget27.-Why are you wandering in the yard,Tom?-I _ his keys in the classroom so I have to wait until my mother _ home.A.have left;comesB.left;had comeC.had left;came D.had left;would come28.-Whats the mat
13、ter with Della?-Well,her parents wouldnt allow her to go to the party,but she still _.A.hopes soB.hopes toC.hopes not D.hopes for 29.We must be fully aware of the present complicated international situation _ we are facing.A.in whichB.whereC.whichD.with which30.Tom knocked into the banisters（栏杆）last
14、 night while driving,but he is all right.He is lucky.He himself badly.A.might injureB.could have injuredC.should have injuredD.should injure31.There are still many problems _ before we are ready for the journey to Tibet.A.solvingB.solvedC.being solvedD.to be solved32.The best moment for the football
15、 star was _ he scored the winning goal.A.whereB.whenC.howD.why33.The new reading strategy _ in the article can make learning easier.A.introducedB.has introducedC.was introducedD.is being introduced34.no modern telecommunications,we would have to wait for weeks to get news from around the world.A.Wer
16、e there B.Had there been C.If there areD.If there have been35.Welcome to our program!Joining us in the studio _ six of the film festival representatives.A.isB.areC.wasD.wereSECTION B（18marks）Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are 4 words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in ea
17、ch blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.I began to play the piano at the age of eight.From then on,there was one thing I was afraid of every year:the piano recital(独奏演唱会).A recital 36 I had to practice a boring piece of music and perform before strangers.Each year I would ask my fa
18、ther if I could skip the recital“just this once”.And each year he would shake his head,muttering(嘀咕)something about building self-confidence and working toward a37 .So it was with really great38 that I stood in church one recent Sunday,video camera in hand,and 39 my 68-year-old father sweating in hi
19、s shirt before rising to play the piano in his very first recital.My father had longed to play music since childhood,but his family was poor and couldnt 40 lessons.He could have gone on regretting it,as too many of us do.But though he was rooted in his past,he wasnt 41 there.When he retired three ye
20、ars ago,he 42 his church music director to take him as a student.For a moment after my father sat down at the keyboard,he 43 stared down at his fingers.Has he forgotten the notes?I worried,remembering those split seconds44 ago when my mind would go blank and my fingers would 45 .But then came the be
21、autiful melody(旋律)，from the 46 fingers that once baited(装饵于)my fishing lines.And I realized he had been doing what music teachers always stress:47 the music and pretend the others arent there.He certainly gave an excellent performance!With his first recital,my father taught me more about courage and
22、 determination than all the words he used those 30-plus years ago.36.A.reflectedB.explainedC.meantD.proved37.A.goalB.stageC.journeyD.chance38.A.troubleB.satisfactionC.strengthD.disappointment39.A.keptB.sentC.watched D.felt40.A.missB.affordC.select D.understand41.A.educatedB.protectedC.stuckD.spoilt4
23、2.A.allowedB.invitedC.inspired D.persuaded 43.A.roughlyB.simplyC.merrilyD.curiously44.A.decadesB.weeksC.hoursD.moments45.A.playB.adjustC.clickD.freeze 46.A.sameB.warmC.different D.dirty47.A.pass overB.turn upC.bring inD.concentrate onSECTION C（12marks）Directions:Complete the following passage by usi
24、ng ONE word that best fits the context.Last summer,my father and I went to Hainan for a vacation.Some of my friends who had been there before said 48.was a wonderful holiday destination.Before we went,we had planned for months.49._ the day came,we were ready.After our plane landed,we went to the hot
25、el.We had made our reservation six months earlier,but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake.We were told that our rooms hadnt been reserved for that week,50._ for the week after.I didnt understand 51._ this would happen and my credit card had already been charged 52._ the reservati
26、on.Whats worse,the hotel had been fully booked.When we were wondering 53._ to do,the manager came out.She was surprisingly helpful.She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 54._ top floor.We had never stayed in such an amazing room,and we werent charged extra.The next day,my fat
27、her and I went to the beach 55._ we watched some people play volleyball.We got a little sun-burnt,but the day had been so relaxing that we didnt mind.PART THREE:READING COMPREHENSION(30marks)Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished stat
28、ements.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AA Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7 a.m.to 8 p.m.It serves snacks,drinks,ice cream bars and meals.You can pay with cash or your ID card
29、s.You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk.Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria,you can use the tables to eat your lunch,to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or late at night,you can buy snacks,fast food,and drinks in the Lower Caf located i
30、n the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre.This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts,games or TV watching.RelaxationThe Globe,located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall,is available for relaxing,studying,cooking and eating.Monthly activities are held here for all international stude
31、nts.Hours are 10 a.m.to 10 p.m,closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall,the Wellness Centre is committed to physical,emotional and social health.A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice.The cost of this is
32、included in your medical insurance.Hours are Monday to Friday,9a.m.to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall.Here,qualified volunteers will work with you on written work,grammar,vocabulary,and other academic skills.
33、You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door,two 30minute appointments per week maximum.This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle service.The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre,leaving from the Mattson Centre.Operation
34、 hours are between 8 a.m.and 3 p.m.Saturdays only.Round trip fare is$1.56.What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?A.Have meals and meet with friends B.Buy drinks and enjoy concerts C.Do homework and watch TV D.Add money to your ID and play chess57.Where and when can you cook your own food?A.The Lower C
35、af,Sunday B.The Globe,FridayC.The TWU Cafeteria,Friday D.The McMillan Hall,Sunday.58.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _.A.is open six days a week B.offers services free of charge C.gives advice on mental health D.trains students in medical care59.How can you seek help from the Writing Cen
36、tre?A.By applying online B.By calling the centreC.By going to the centre directly D.By filling in a sign-up form 60.What is the function of TWU Express?A.To carry students to the lecture halls.B.To transport students to and from the stores.C.To take students to the Mattson Centre.D.To provide studen
37、ts with campus toursB Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it.But Lee Gray,PhD,of the University of North Carolina,US,has made it his business to examine this unnoticed form of public transport.He is known as the“Elevator Guy”.“The lift becomes this intere
38、sting social space where behaviors are sort of odd(奇怪的),”Gray told the BBC.“They(elevators)are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”We walk in and usually turn around to face the door.If someone else comes in,we may have to move.And here,according to Gray,lift-users unthinkingly
39、go through a set pattern of movements.He told the BBC what he had observed.He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift,you can do whatever you want its your own little box.If there are two of you,you go into different corners,standing diagonally(对角线地)across from each other to create di
40、stance.When a third person enters,you will unconsciously form a triangle.And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square,with someone in every corner.A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.Newcomers to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide op
41、en and then act decisively.Once in,for most people the rule is simple look down,or look at your phone.Why are we so awkward in lifts?“You dont have enough space,”Professor Babette Renneberg,a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin,told the BBC.“Usually when we meet other people we ha
42、ve about an arms length of distance between us.And thats not possible in most elevators.”In such a small,enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be understood as threatening or odd.“The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,”she said.61.The main purpose of the a
43、rticle is to _.A.remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevator B.analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevatorC.share an interesting but awkward elevator ride D.tell us some unwritten rules of elevator behaviors62.According to Gray,when people enter an elevator,they usually _.A.turn around an
44、d greet one anotherB.look around or examine their phoneC.make eye contact with those in the elevatorD.try to keep a distance from other people63.Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator?64.The underlined phrase“size up”in Paragraph 7
45、 is closest in meaning to _.A.ignore B.judge C.put up with D.make use of65.According to the article,people feel awkward in lifts because of _.A.the lack of space B.someones strange behaviorsC.their unfamiliarity with one another D.their eye contact with one anotherCWithout a shadow of a doubt,Brazil
46、 is the the most successful football nation of all time,with five World Cups won.But this nation has something else to be proud of.Brazil has become one of the developing worlds great successes at reducing population growthbut more by chance than design.While countries such as India have made joint
47、efforts to reduce birth rates,Brazil has had better result without really trying,says George Martine at Harvard.Brazils population growth rate has dropped from 2.99 a year between 1951 and 1960 to 1.93 a year between 1981 and 1990,and Brazilian women now have only 2.7 children on average.Martine say
48、s this figure may have fallen still further since 1990,an achievement that makes it the envy of many other Third World countries.Martine puts it down to,among other things,soap operas and installment(分期付款)plans introduced in the 1970s.Both played an important,although indirect,role in lowering the b
49、irth rate.Brazil is one of the worlds biggest producers of soap operas.Globo,Brazils most popular television network,shows three hours of soaps six nights a week,while three others show at least one hour a night.Most soaps are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities.Although t
50、hey have never really tried to work in a message towards the problems of reproduction,they describe middle and upper class valuesnot many children,different attitudes towards sex,women working,says Martine.They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of beh
51、aviour and other values,which were put into a very attractive package.Meanwhile,the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers.This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and consumption was incompatible(不相容的)with unlimited reproduction.says Martine.66.According to
52、the passage,Brazil has cut back its population growth_.A.by educating its citizens B.by careful family planningC.by accident D.by developing TV programs 67.According to the passage,many Third World countries_.A.havent yet found an effective measure to control their population B.would soon join Brazi
53、l in controlling their birth rate C.havent attached much importance to birth controlD.neglected the role of TV plays in family planning 68.The phrase puts it down to(Line 1,Para.3)is closest in meaning to _A.contributes to B.owes it to C.finds it a reason for D.compares it to 69.Soap operas have hel
54、ped in lowering Brazils birth rate because_.A.they keep people sitting long hours watching TV B.they popularize birth control measuresC.people are drawn to their attractive package D.they have gradually changed peoples way of life70.What is Martines conclusion about Brazils population growth?A.The i
55、ncrease in birth rate will promote consumption.B.Consumption patterns and reproduction patterns are contradictory.（相互矛盾的）C.The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.D.A countrys production is limited by its population growth.PART FOUR WRITING(45marks)SECTION A(10marks)Directions:Read the
56、 following passage.Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.The private automobile(私家车)has long played an important role in the US.In fact,it has become a necessary and important part of the American way of life.In 1986,69%of Americ
57、an families owned at least one car,and 38%had more than one.By giving workers rapid transportation,the automobile has freed them from having to live near their place of work.This has encouraged the growth of the cities,but it has also led to traffic problems.For farm families the automobile is very
58、helpful.It has made it possible for them to travel to town very often for business and for pleasure,and also to transport their children to distant schools.Family life has been affected in various aspects.The car helps to keep families together when it is used for picnics,outings,and other shared ex
59、periences.However,when teenage children have the use of the car,their parents cant keep an eye on them.There is a great danger if the driver has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs-or is“showing off”by speeding or breaking other traffic laws.Mothers of victims of such accidents have formed an orga
60、nization called MADD(Mother Against Drunk Driving).These women want to prevent further tragedies.They have worked to encourage the government to limit the youngest driving age.Students have formed a similar organization.SADD(Students Against Drunk Driving)are spreading the same message among their f
61、riends.Americans have different attitudes towards the automobile.For some,it is a necessity.But for others,it is also a mark of social position and for young people,a sign of becoming an adult.Altogether,cars mean very much to Americans.Title:71._ in the USA72._It has become a necessary and importan
62、t part of American life.Percentage of ownership in 198669%of the families owned at least one car.73._ had more than one.74._PositiveFreeing workers from living near their place of work.75._ the growth of cities.Being helpful to farmers in business,pleasure and so on.76._Causing 77_.Causing danger if
63、 improperly used by teenagers78._of setting up MADD and SADDTo prevent further tragedies79._ towards owning an automobileA necessity80._ of social position.A sign of becoming an adultSECTION B(10marks)Directions:Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in th
64、e passage and required words limit.Write your answers on your answer sheet.In recent years the safari Park has become a popular tourist attraction around the world.A safari park is a park in which wild animals are kept.They are mainly located in east or central Africa.They often occupy a very wild a
65、rea,with mountains and rivers.To visit the park and look at the animals,people have to drive around in a car for a few of hours because the park is huge.In south Africa there is a safari park,which contains all sorts of wild animals like lions,elephants,rhinoceroses(犀牛),zebras,wild pigs,deer and gir
66、affes.There is a wild road leading through the park,but nobody is permitted to walk on the road.Anyone traveling in the park has to go in a car because wild animals may fiercely attack people.From the car he may see almost every types of African wildlife.Some of these are getting scarce(稀有的)because
67、people kill them for various reasons.For example,rhinoceroses are killed for their horns(角),which are used in traditional Chinese medicines for colds and headaches.Perhaps they will be seen only in museums and books one day.Travels may purchase food for the animals.They can feed them when they tour
68、the park.Of course,they should not feed them in a close distance because the wild animals may attack people.In addition,they should only give proper food to the animals.A traveler may carry a gun with him in his journey.The gun is given to him by the government.However,it is not used for hunting.In
69、fact,a seal is fixed to it.The traveler may fire at a wild beast to defend himself in case he is attacked.However,he has to prove to the government that he has been attacked and that he has not fired at a harmless animal.81.Why do travelers have to stay in a car during their visit?（no more than 6 wo
70、rds）2_82.Why are rhinoceroses getting scarce?（no more than 7words）2_83.What warning are given to travelers when they feed the animals?（no more than 15words）3_84.What is the passage mainly about?（no more than 6 words）3_.SECTION C（25marks）Directions:Write an English composition according to the instru
71、ctions given below in Chinese.下面这幅照片反映了部分学生在就餐时不注意节约的情形。请根据你对这幅照片的理解用英语写一篇 120 字左右的短文。你的短文应包含以下内容：1.描述照片内容,如情形、人物、行为等等；2.结合自身实际，谈谈生活中的浪费现象；3.提出厉行节约的建议。益阳市一中 岳阳县一中 澧县一中2012级二年二期期末联考试卷答案 英 语 1-5 ACCBA 6-10.BABCA 11-15 CBCBA 16.90 17.month 18.Reference 19.Christmas Day 20.ID card21-35 ABABB AABCB DBAAB
72、36-47 CABCB CDBAD AD48.it 49.When 50.but 51.why 52.for 53.what 54.the 55.where56-60 ABCDB 61-65 DDCBA 66-70 CABDC71.The Automobile/Automobiles 72.Present situation73.38%74.Effects 75.Encouraging 76.Negative 77.traffic problems/accidents 78.Purpose/Aim/Goal 79.(different)Attitudes 80.A mark81.Because
73、 the park is huge./Because animals may attack people来82.Because people kill them for their horns.83.Staying away from the animals and giving them proper food.84.A safari park in South Africa.The phenomenon of waste can often be seen in our daily life.As is shown in the picture,when students have din
74、ner in the school canteen,they throw so much left-over food into the waste collector,which upsets the teachers and workers.This scene reminds me of similar problems around us.It is not uncommon to see things go to waste in schools.Some students do not turn off the lights when they leave the classroo
75、m,others leave the water running after using it,and still others throw away their pens,tapes or even notebooks just because they dont like them.Such behavior will only contribute to students forming bad habits.To avoid wasting food at school,we should first of all realize the significance of saving and be aware of our own misdoings.Then,we need to take action and be careful with the things we eat or use in our daily life.Also，we should persuade others not to waste things.
