1、厉庄高级中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（总分120分,时间120分钟） 第一卷 选择题（共80分）第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分20分）第一节 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，并标在相应的位置。听完每段对话后，你有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 is Andy doing? A. Taking exams. B. Sending an e-mail. C. Preparing for exams.2. What can we learn from the conversati
2、on? A. The man bought the dictionary in a low price. B. The man wasnt able to buy the dictionary. C. The woman had much more than 6 dollars.3. Why is the man so eager to do the letters? A. He bas already delayed posting them.B. He was asked to post them the next morning. C. He will have no time to d
3、o them the next morning.4. What is trouble with the woman? A. She doesnt have clothes for the party. B. She is worrying about the party. C. Her black dress is too old now.5. What did the man tell the woman? A. He has another dog that looks like it. B. She has mistaken it for his dog. C. He never let
4、s his clog out of the house.第二节 听下面5段对话或独自，每段对话或独自后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独自前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题。听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第6至8题。6. How long did Mary have to stay in bed? A. One day. B. A week. C. Two days.7. How is Marys friend Ann now? A. Shes having a cold. B. Sh
5、es all right now.C. Shes having a fever.8. Why does everybody seem to have a cold? A. Because of the hot weather. B. Because of the cold weather. C. Because of the changing weather.听下面一段材料，回答第9至第11题。9. Who is the man most probably speaking to? A. A doctors assistant. B. A hotel manager.C. A doctor.1
6、0. Whats the matter with the man? A. Something enters his ears.B. He has some ear noise.C. He aches terribly in his ears.11. When does the man expect to see the doctor? A. Tomorrow morning. B. Today.C. After the conference.听下面一段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What can the woman be? A. Mr. Blacks friend. B. Mr. Bla
7、cks secretary. C. A waitress at a hotel.13. By what means can Mr. Black contact Professor Green? A. With the help of the womans telephone message. B. By directly dialing Room 809，Blackwood Hotel. C. By dialing 114 for the number of Blackwood Hotel.14. Why does the man want to some change money? A. T
8、o pay for the message B. To use the public phone. C. To go to the hotel by bus.听下面一段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Which is the main cause that makes the woman a good learner of English? A. She speaks two languages already. B. She speaks English at meals. C. She always does her homework.16. What does the woman su
9、ggest the man doing? A. Practicing using English more. B. Eating in American restaurants. C. Speaking English with his English teacher.17. What prevents the man from learning English well? A. He doesnt talk to his English teachers. B. There are no native speakers around him. C. He is too shy when sp
10、eaking English.听下面一段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why did God make people speak different languages? A. To make them separated. B. To make them work together. C. To collect different ideas.19. What is the speakers advice? A. Forget about the grammar rules. B. Learn the language as a tool. C. Abandoning written t
11、ests.20. What does the speaker most probably teach? A. Grammar. B. Conversation C. Composition.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：单项填空 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. If you continue to behave like this, youll have to _ your behavior.A. answer to B. answer back C. ans
12、wer for D. answer at22. The flowers _ sweet in the botanical garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. smell B. smelling C. smelt D. to be smelt23. The young couple wrote to Mr. Grand to _ his warm reception during their visit to his farm.A. acknowledge B. update C. consult D. acquire24
13、. He _ a cry of disbelief when he found his former teacher is living in that house.A. let down B. let off C. let in D. let out25. His thorough knowledge and _ was widely recognized in his mind. A. complaint B. competition C. competence D. comparison26. The new international agreement _ the possibili
14、ty of much greater cooperation against terrorism. A. sets B. puts up C. picks up D. opens up27. The headmaster was ill, so Mr. Smith was sent to _. A. take his place B. take place C. take place of him D. take a place28. I have been _ this magazine for years. A. corresponding to B. applying to C. cat
15、ering to D. subscribing to29. Some students are _ net surfing, which does great harm to their health. A. linked to B. related to C. addicted to D. likely to30. Under no circumstances _ to hurt you feelings while he was expressing himself.A. he meant B. did he mean C. had he meantD. meant he第二节：完形填空
16、(共20小题；每小题1分, 满分20分)请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are _31_ than housewives. Evidence shows that _32_ are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows _33_ the unemployment rate
17、increases by 1%, the death rate increases correspondingly (相应地) by 2%. All this _34_ one point: Work is helpful to health. Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, _35_ loneliness and solitude (孤独). Researches show that people feel _36_ and lonely when they have nothing to
18、do. Instead, the happiest are those who are _37_. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as _38_ between man and reality. By work, people _39_ each other. By collective activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful
19、to health. The loss of work _40_ the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to (易于)_41_. _42_, work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感) and a sense of _43_. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When _44_ finishes his writing or a doctor successfully _4
20、5_ a patient or a teacher sees his students _46_, they are happy _47_. From the above we can come to the conclusion _48_ the more you work, _49_ you will be. Let us work hard, _50_ and live a happy and healthy life.31. A. more healthier B. healthier C. weaker D. worse32. A. career women B. the busyC
21、. the jobless D. the hard-working33. A. that whenever B. whether C. that though D. since34. A. comes down to B. equals to C. adds up to D. amounts to35. A. / B. off C. in touch with D. away from36. A. happy, interested B. glad, joyfulC. cheerful, concerned D. unhappy, worried37. A. busy B. free C. l
22、azy D. empty38. A. a river B. a gap C. a channel D. a bridge39. A. come across B. come into contact withC. look down upon D. watch over40. A. means B. stands C. equals D. matches41. A. success B. death C. victory D. disease42. A. Besides B. Nevertheless C. However D. Yet43. A. disappointment B. achi
23、evement C. regret D. apology44. A. a worker B. a farmer C. a writer D. a manager45. A. manages B. controls C. operates on D. deals with46. A. raise B. grow C. rise D. increase47. A. in a word B. without a word C. at a word D. beyond words48. A. that B. which C. what D. /49. A. the lonelier and weake
24、r B. lonelier and weaker C. happier and healthier D. the happier and healthier50. A. study well B. studying well C. study good D. studying good第三部分：阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分) 请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A An iPod，a new touch-screen computer from Apple, went on sale on Saturday
25、in the USA. The Apple iPod falls into the category of portable personal computers，but，unlike a laptop，it doesnt have a hardware keyboard. There is another key difference: To type and to navigate(导航) through files and photos on the iPod，you touch its screen in the same way you operate all iPhone or i
26、Pod Touch. Reading digital books on“e-readers”like the Amazon Kindle is becoming increasingly popular. The iPod acts like an e-reader, but there are some notable differences between the two. For one，the iPod has a color display，while the Kindle is only black-and-white. Some people think the iPod，par
27、tly for this reason，will be popular with students who read textbooks with colorful diagrams. The iPod is designed for consuming various types of media：reading books，browsing the Web and watch videos。in particular. Its also used as a portable gaming device. The device doesnt have a DVD player，but you
28、 can download videos from Apple，or from the Web. Some technology experts say the iPod is an all-in-one machine. Others argue that its more of a portable accessory(附件)，and that most computer users need a desktop or laptop computer in addition to an iPod. What works for you really depends on what you
29、use your computers for. If you spend a lot of time typing or creating things with your computer, it may be easier to use a laptop. If you just want to surf the Web, read books，play games，watch movies or send a short e-mail，the iPod might work. In the near future，you can subscribe to newspapers and m
30、agazines on the iPod. Some magazines and newspapers say they hope the iPod will help save their struggling industries. A number of them are offering new digital subscription plans. The Wall Street Journal. for example，will charge $17.99 per month for an iPod subscription to its newspaper. The iPod i
31、s about a half-inch thick and weighs about 1 pound. Its screen is 9.7 inches across. Thats smaller and lighter than some laptops. Prices range from $499 to $829. The more expensive versions have more storage space, which means you can put more music and videos on the device.51. The iPod is best suit
32、ed for . A. a blog wrier B. a computer programmer C. a game player D. a cartoon painter52. We can we infer from the passage that _. A. the American newspaper industry is worried about their survival B. the Wall Street Journal will become an e-newspaper C. the cheaper iPod works best for music listen
33、ers D. the iPod will certainly take the place of the desktop computer in the future53. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. How does the iPod work. B. Why is the iPod so popular. C. How much will The Wall Street Journal charge for an iPod subscription to its newspaper D. What can we do
34、with the iPod.B The Chinese have used a method called acupuncture to perform operations for about 4000 years without putting the patient to sleep. This involves placing flexible needles into certain parts of the body. The needles are available in a number of stores in China and anyone may buy them.
35、To learn how to use the needles takes about one month of training. But to be skillful requires greater time. The person who performs the acupuncture knows how to put in the needles so the needles themselves are not painful. This person also knows where to place the needles so the patient feels no pa
36、in in the area where the operation is to be performed. A particular operation might require 25 or more needles placed in various parts of the body. But now this operation requires only 3 or 4 needles. Today，the Chinese doctors are trying to learn more about acupuncture. They are trying to develop a
37、convincing theory to explain how the needles work in preventing pain，or why a needle in the wrist，for example，would prevent the pain in the area of the mouth. A patient who needs an operation is given a choice between having acupuncture or having one of the chemicals used for putting him to sleep. I
38、t has been estimated that over half of the patients choose acupuncture because there is no sickness after the operation because the chemical may make the patient sick for a few hours or a day.54. It can be learned from the passage that _. A. the person performing the acupuncture knows a lot about th
39、e making of needles. B. an operation now needs fewer needles than in the past. C. acupuncture has existed in China for as long as 2000 years. D. few patients prefer acupuncture to chemicals.55. Which statement is not true of the performer of acupuncture? A. He knows where to place the needles withou
40、t pain. B. He knows where the operation is to be performed. C. He knows how to perform the operation to cure the patient. D. He knows how to use the needles in an operation.56. Which is implied but not stated in the passage? A. The Chinese mainly use acupuncture to cure strange disease. B. The Chine
41、se are learning to be more skillful and efficient in acupuncture. C. The Chinese have spread acupuncture all over the world. D. Most Chinese patients prefer acupuncture to chemicals in curing diseases.57. Acupuncture is _.A. a medical operation B. a medical needle C. a medical technique D. a medical
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46、hat may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowingStomach painSome common side effects of LIPITOR are：Muscle painUpset stomachChanges in some blood testsHOW TO TAKE LIPITORDo：Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor,Try to eat heart healthy foods while you take Lipitor.Take Lipitor at any time of
47、day，with or without food.If you miss a dose(一剂)，take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose，wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.Dont：Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.Do not start new medicines before talking to
48、your doctor.58. What is a major function of Lipitor? A. To help quit smoking. B. To control blood pressure. C. To improve unhealthy diet. D. To lower“bad”cholesterol.59. Taking Lipitor is helpful for_. A. breast-feeding women B. women who are pregnant C. adults having heart disease D. teenagers with
49、 liver problems60. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose，you should_. A. change the amount of your next dose B. eat more when taking your next dose C. have a dose as soon as you remember D. take the next dose at your regular time61. Which of the following is a common side effect of ta
50、king Lipitor? A. Face swelling. B. Upset stomach. C. Kidney failure. D. Muscle weakness.D Does technology pose(造成) a threat to the purity Chinese language? Many Chinese use instant messenger tools such as MSN or QQ，listen to music on MP3 players and log on the Internet using ADSLmost without knowing
51、 the literal(文字的) Chinese translation of the abbreviations(缩写字). But they dont have to，as many English letters have become part of the local vocabulary. A dozen abbreviations including GDP，NBA，IT，MP3，QQ，DVD and CEO are among the 5000 most-frequently used words in the Chinese-language media last year
52、，according to a report on the 2007 Language Situation in China，which was released yesterday in Beijing. The report said some parents are so keen on English letters that a couple tried to name their baby “”，claiming the character used in e-mail addresses reflects their love for the child. While the “
53、”is obviously familiar to Chinese e-mail users，they often use the English word“at” to pronounce itwhich with a drawn out“T”sounds something like ai ta(love him) to Putonghua speakers. The study collected more than 1 billion language samples from newspapers，magazines，TV，radio and websites. The annual
54、 report is jointly compiled by the Ministry of Education and the State Language Commission. “Nowadays，more and more English abbreviations are being used in Chinese，making them an important part of the contemporary language，”said Hou Min，a professor at Communication University of China. “The abbrevia
55、tions have gained popularity because of the ease of usage，”Hou said. For example，DNA is much simpler to use than its Chinese version tuoyang hetang hesuan. “As more Chinese people learn foreign languages，especially English，in recent years，using abbreviations has become a trend among educated people.
56、”she said.62. Whats the writers attitude to the question mentioned at the beginning of the passage?A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Optimistic. D. Critical.63. The couple named their baby“”in order to _. A. show that they are good email users B. state that their child would be good at computer C. make t
57、heir baby well known to others D. express the meaning of“love him”64. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?A. Many Chinese who use English abbreviations dont know how to translate them into Chinese. B. The usage of English abbreviations causes confusion in communicatio
58、n. C. English abbreviations have been acceptable to more and more Chinese. D. When they use English abbreviations, people can understand what these abbreviations refer to.65. Whats the best title of the passage? A. English Abbreviations Gain Popularity in China B. Language Scholars Welcome English A
59、bbreviations C. Technology Develops Chinese LanguageD. Language Situation in China第二卷 非选择题（共40分）第四部分 写作与运用（共三节, 满分40分）第一节：选择适当的词或短语并用其适当形式填空 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)wind up, rid oneself of, more of, drop out, keep the appointment,wear sb out, keep in mind, at ones command, absorb, be abundant in66. He l
60、ay on the bed, _ in his book.67. I forgot to _ my watch.68. He is _ a teacher than a scholar.69. You will need to use all the skills _.70. You should _ the bad habit.71. The Chinese language _ idioms and proverbs.72. He _ of college because of serious illness.73. All the workers _ and they couldnt c
61、ontinue their work.74. I think Id better apologize to him tomorrow for not _.75. There are, however, some things _ when you use it to do research.第二节：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：每空格只填一个单词。 Millions of people from all over the world use the Internet on a regular
62、basis to communicate，get and send information and play games. However，using Internet can have both positive and negative effects on young people. As to positive effects of the Internet，children can use it for searching useful articles and material for the school. Also they can do their homework on c
63、omputer instead of spending time writing down. The Internet gives children possibilities to learn about new things in life，such as other countries and cultures，find out about their habits，language and discover how people live all over the globe. Children can also communicate with their friends and r
64、elatives even when they are thousands of miles away. In addition，they can make friends in foreign countries，and even can talk to each other. However，there is a lot of information and content that can be dangerous to children and damaging for their development. When children surf the web，they can eas
65、ily be tempted into something not proper and even get stressed. When kids start communicating with strangers online，they do not know or understand that they could actually be talking to a sick or a harmful person. Consequently，kids might be talked into meeting with this or that person they enjoyed c
66、ommunicating online. Another thing is that many children use Internet only for playing games，and not for learning purposes. Too much sitting by the computer can be unhealthy and result as well in repetitive stress injuries，obesity and social isolation.Like with other areas of their childrens lives，p
67、arents have a big responsibility to guide and guard them and to set clear boundaries to what kids do. Parents can make a big difference in reducing the risks for their kids by setting sensible rules and knowing what are the interests of their children.第三节：书面表达（共1小题；满分20分）最近你班同学组织了一场讨论。讨论的主题是：如何保护视力?
68、请你根据下表所提供的信息给你校校刊写一篇报道，客观地介绍讨论情况。近视的原因保护视力的措施学业负担过重；看电视，玩电游养成好的用眼习惯；看电视、电脑时间不要过长；(自由发挥)注意：1.内容应包括以上要点，可以适当增加细节，使内容连贯；2.词数：不少于120。开头已给出，不计入总词数。Recently students in our class have had a discussion about how to protect our eyes._.2011-2012学年度第二学期厉庄高中高二期中质量检测英语试题参考答案 2012/4/1821-25 CBADC 26-30 DADCB三、完型
69、填空 (共20题，每小题1分, 满分20分)3135 BCAAD 3640 DADBA 4145 DABCC 4650 BDADA 四、阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分)51-53 CAD 54-57 BCBA 58-61 DCDB 62-65 ADBA五、选词填空 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)六、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分) 76. young 77. without 78. new 79. faraway 80. Negative 81. responsibilities82. development 83. sick 84. mind 85. interests七、作文（共1小题；满分20分）
