1、南昌二中2011-2012学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题命题人：彭 燕第一卷（选择题，满分115分）第一部分：听力（满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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. Why will the man go to the airport? A. To meet a girl on Flight 587 from London. B.To catch Flight 587. C. To se
2、e a girl off.2. How will the man send the machines? A.By ship. B.By air. C.By truck.3. Where is the man going to plant the tree? A.By the front door. B.At the back of the garage. C.At the other end of the garden.4. What does the man advise Alan to do? A.Go out to work. B. Listen carefully to John. C
3、. Be calm and patient.5. What is the mans attitude to the radio announcer? A.He believes what the announcer says. B.He thinks that the announcer is very good at her work. C.He doesnt have a good opinion of the announcer.第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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
4、每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6 Where does the man most probably live? A. In the countryside. B. In a big city. C. In America.7. Why does the woman think that New York is the only place to live? A. It has a large population. B.It offers a colourful and exciting l
5、ife. C. Its not only interesting but also quiet.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。8. Why is the man not certain of getting the job? A. His education is not enough. B.Others are more suitable than him. C.He doesnt have enough work experience.9. According to the woman, what is important for good work? A.The ability to
6、put knowledge to practical use. B.Good knowledge with work experience. C.Strong will and hard work.10. What is the mans opinion about the interviewers? A.They have very good experience. B.They are experts in this field. C.They are knowledgeable but proud.听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。11. What is the man famous f
7、or? A.Doing business. B.Collecting coins. C.Teaching maths.12. How does the man get the coins for his collection? A.He trades for rare and old ones. B.His uncle often gives him some. C.He asks for some from his friends.13. Who is the woman? A. A teacher. B. A saleslady.C. A journalist. 听第9段材料，回答第14-
8、17题。14. When is the party said to begin? A. At eight. B.At haft past eight. C. At nine.15. When had you better arrive when invited to a party in America according to the dialogue? A. Youd better arrive on time. B.Youd better arrive haft an hour later. C. Youd better arrive an hour after the party be
9、gins.16. What will be provided at a party besides alcohol and food according to the dialogue? A.Music. B.Cigarette. C. Games.17. What would the host serve at midnight during a party? A.Beer. B. Wine. C. Cookies.听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。18. What is the main idea of the speech? A. To judge anything from fact
10、s. B.People may fool you by putting up a good appearance. C. Dont judge a persons intelligence by his appearance.19. What do you know about the young man mentioned in the passage? A. He is stupid. B. He is a talented writer. C.He has many faults.20. What does the speaker want to say by giving the ex
11、ample of the student? A. The teacher is fooled by the intelligent student. B. The student is good at putting up a good appearance. C. The teacher doesnt know how intelligent the student really is.第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.It was on _Sunday in_May of 2012 that the famous exp
12、ert in phonetics,passed away.A.a, the B./, / C./, the D.a, a22.I hear that Charlie is absent from school because of his being ill. _,lets go to see him. A.If ever B.If so C.If any D.When necessary.23.Dont _the speaker now;he will answer the questions later. A.contradict B.condemn C.interrupt D.subst
13、itute24._ the same mistake again made his parents unhappy; _ by his parents, he left _ . A. His being made; criticizing; disappointed B. He has made; criticized; disappointed C. He had made; criticized; disappointing D. His making; criticized; disappointed25.That wasnt the first time he _ us.I think
14、 its high time we _ strong actions against him.Abetrayed; take Bhad betrayed; tookChas betrayed; took Dhas betrayed; take26.The boy looked at his mother in_，not daring to believe its true.Aamazement BabsenceCsurprised Dastonished27.Lang Lang is my favorite pianist.I regard him as_other pianists.Asup
15、erior to Bmore superior toCsuperior than Dmore superior than28. Police are now searching for a woman who is reported to _since the flood hit the area last Friday. A.have been missing B.have got lost C.be missing D.get lost29.The law requires equal treatment for all, _race, religion and sex.A.in spit
16、e of B.in terms of C. In addition to D.regardless of30. The project aims to ensure that poorer people are not_from the benefit of computer technology.A.cut out B.cut off C.cut down D.cut up31The origin of Chinese culture_more than 5,000 years ago.Ais dated back to Bdates back to Cwas dated from Ddat
17、ed back to32.I cant bear _，so I hope you can come on time.Ato keep waiting Bto keep to waitCbeing kept waiting Dbeing kept to wait33.Look！There are _ grazing over there.Atwo herds of cattles Btwo head of cattleCtwo head of cattles Dtwo herd of cattle34. If she had taken the entrance exam,she would b
18、e a student of our school now.I think so too._.A.She would have a try. B. Why not have a try? C.She has to try it. D.She shouldnt have given up.35. _this possible effect may put us in a dilemma.A. Overlooked B.Having overlooked C.Overlooking D. To overlook第二节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Back in the 15th
19、 century, in a tiny village in Germany, lived a family with eighteen childrenEighteen! In order 36 to keep food on the table, the father, a goldsmith by profession worked almost eighteen hours_37_ day at his tradeDespite their seemingly 38 condition, two of the eldest children had a dreamThey both w
20、anted to pursue their talent for art. 39 , they knew well that their father would never be able to 40 either of them to study at the AcademyAfter many long discussions at night in their 41 bed, the two boys finally worked out a pactThey would toss （掷） a coinThe 42 would go down into the nearby mines
21、 and, with his earnings, 43 his winning brother for the academyThen, in four years, he would support the other oneThen Albrecht Durer won the toss and 44 NurembergAlbert went down into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, 45 his brother, whose work at the academy was almost an immediate
22、 sensation.By the time he graduated, he was beginning to 46 considerable fees for himselfWhen the young artist 47 home and said to his brother, And now, Albert, blessed brother of mine, now it is your 48 . Now you can go to the Academy to pursue your dream, and I will 49 youAlbert rose and wiped the
23、 50 from his cheeksNo, brotherI cannot go to NurembergIt is too 51 for meLooklook what four years in the mines have done to my 52 ! I cannot even hold a glass, much less make delicate lines on canvas 53 a pen or a brushMore than 450 years have 54 By now, among Albrecht Durers hundreds of masterful p
24、ortraits, The Praying Hands is one 55 creation that can catch the worlds hearts36.Afully Bmerely Ccompletely Dentirely37.Aa Bevery Cone Deach38.AdemandingBpromisingC .careless D.hopeless 39.AThereforeBAndC.However DBut40.AstudyBgiveCsend Doffer41.AseparatedBmessyCcrowded Dunusual42.AloserB.winnerCol
25、dDyounger43.AadvertiseB.support Cexpect Drequire44.Aflew away toB.left behind Cleft from Dwent off to45.AdeservedB.financedCdesired Denvied46.Aearn B.saveCdraw Dspend 47.AarrivedB.returnedCreached Dgot48.Afate B.timeCtop Dturn 49.Atake charge ofB.make up forCtake care of Dmake use of50.AsmilesB.swea
26、tsCtears Dhints51.AlatterB.latestClater Dlate52.Ahands B.eyes Cpictures Dmines53.AwithB.byCthrough Din54.Aremembered B.keptCpassed Dchanged55.AmysteriousB.innocentCskillful Dtouching第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALong bus rides are like television shows. T
27、hey have a beginning,a middle,and an endwith commercials （商业广告） thrown in every three or four minutes. The commercials are unavoidable. They happen whether you want them or not. Every couple of minutes a billboard glides by outside the bus window. Buy Super Clean Toothpaste.Drink Good Wet Root Beer.
28、Fill up with Pacific Gas.Only if you sleep,which is equal to turning the television set off,are you spared the unending cry of You Need It! Buy It Now!The beginning of the ride is comfortable and somewhat exciting,even if youve traveled that way before. Usually some things have changednew houses,new
29、 buildings,sometimes even a new road. The bus driver has a style of driving and its fun to try to figure it out the first hour or so. If the driver is particularly reckless （鲁莽的） or daring,the ride can be as thrilling （惊心动魄的） as a suspense story. Will the driver pass the truck in time? Will the driv
30、er move into the right or the left hand lane? After a while,of course,the excitement dies down. Sleeping for a while helps pass the middle hours of the ride. Food always makes bus rides more interesting. But youve got to be careful of what kind of food you eat. Too much salty food can make you very
31、thirsty between stops.The end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning. You know it will soon be over and theres a kind of expectation and excitement in that. The seat of course,has become harder as the hours have passed. By now youve sat with your legs crossed,with your hands in your lap,with you
32、r hands on the armrest with your hands crossed behind your head. The end comes just at no more ways to sit.56.According to the passage,what do the passengers usually see when they are on a long bus trip?A.Buses on the road. B.Films on television.C. Gas stations. D. .Advertisements on the billboards.
33、 57.What is the purpose of this passage?A. To persuade you to take a long bus trip.B. To give the writers opinion about long bus trips. C.To explain how bus trips and television shows differ.D.To describe the billboards along the road.58.The writer of this passage would probably favor _.A.bus driver
34、s who arent reckless B.no billboards along the road C.a television set on the bus D. driving alone59.The writer feels long bus rides are like TV shows because _.A.they both have a beginning,a middle,and an end,with commercials in betweenB.the commercials both on TV shows and on billboards along the
35、road are funC.the drivers are always reckless on TV shows just as they are on busesD.both traveling and watching TV are not exciting.60.The writer thinks that the end of the ride is somewhat like the beginning because both are_.A.comfortable B.tiring C.exciting D.boringBLife comes in a packageThis p
36、ackage includes happiness and sorrow，failure and success，hope and despairLife is a learning processExperiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better personWith each passing day we learn to handle various situationsLoveLove plays a pivotal role on out lifeLove makes you feel wantedWithout
37、 love a person could go Hayward（不归路） and also become cruel and ferociousIn the early stage of our life，our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care，they teach us about what is right and wrong，good and badBut we always tend to take this for grantedIt is only after marriage an
38、d having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to others feelingsKids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life betterHappiness and SorrowMaterialistic happiness is short-lived，but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others face gives a certain level of
39、 fulfillmentPeace of mind is the main link to happinessNo mind is happy without peaceWe realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrowSorrow is basically due to death of a loved one，failure and despairBut these things are temporary and pass away.Failure and SuccessFailure is the path to s
40、uccessIt helps us to touch the sky，teaches us to survive and shows us a specific waySuccess brings in money，fame，pride and self-respectHere it becomes very important to keep our head on our shoulderThe only way to show our gratitude to God for bestowing success on us is by being humble，modest，courte
41、ous and respectful to the less fortunate ones. Hope and DespairHope is what keeps life goingParents always hope their children will do wellHope makes us dreamHope builds in patienceLife teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour，because after every night there is a dayNothing remains the sam
42、e we have only one choice keep moving on in life and be hopeful.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday，for it has passed and is beyond our controlTomorrow is unknown，for it could either be bright or dullSo the only alternative is work hard today，so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.61.In th
43、e passage，the author compares life to Apackage Bjoy and sorrow Cfailure and success Dhope and despair 62.In which section can readers probably read the passage?AOpinionsBEducation CLifestyles DPolitics 63.How is the passage organized?AIn order of rules BIn order of frequency.CBy making comparison DI
44、n order of importance. 64.Whats the general meaning of the last sentence of the whole passage?AWhat you only can choose is to work hard today rather than tomorrow BIf you work hard，youll have a better life in the futureCwhen choosing between “today” and “tomorrow”，youd better enjoy tomorrow better.
45、DEnjoying a better tomorrow is your only choice65.Whats the purpose of the passage?ATo encourage people to love each other BTo tell people how to deal with happiness and sorrowCTo remind people of keeping having a beautiful dream DTo give readers some information about life. CIf cars had wings，they
46、could fly and that just might happen, beginning in 2012.The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its carplane, the Transition, to customers by the end of 2012. “Its the next wow vehicle，”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh. “Anybody can buy a Ferrari,
47、 but as we say, Ferraris dont fly.” The car plane has wings that unfold for flyinga process the company says takes one minuteand fold back up for driving. A runway is still required to take off and land. The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it
48、is both. The company has been working with FAA to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations. The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly. They say it saves y
49、ou the trouble of trying to find another mode of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then youre good to go. When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you dont have to store it at an airportyou park
50、it in the garage at home. The carplane is designed to fly primarily under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers. Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under bad weather instead of flying
51、into marginal(临界)conditions. The Transitions price tag: $194,000. But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, transponder or GPS. Another option is a fullplane parachute. “If you get into a very awful situation, it is the necessary safety option，” Gersh said.So far, the company has
52、 more than 70 orders with deposits. “Were working very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps，” Brown said.66.We can learn from the first paragraph that_.Apeople might drive a carplane in 2012 B.carplanes will be popular in 2012 Cboth Transition and Ferrari can take off and land
53、 DRichard Gersh is the vice president of Massachusetts67.It takes the carplane one minute to_. Afold and unfold its wings B meet flying safety regulations Cland in the airport Dunfold wings for flying68.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? AThe carplane needs a runway to tak
54、e off and land. BThe carplane may fly as high as normal planes. CTo meet aircraft regulations, the company has been working with FAA. DPeople can park the carplane in the garage at their home.69.The underlined word “it” in the last but one paragraph refers to_. Athe radio Bthe transponder Cthe fullp
55、lane parachute D the GPS70.Whats the best title for the passage?A .Cars With Wings Can Fly As Fast As Plane B.Which To Choose: A Ferrari Or A CarPlane? C.A More Convenient And Cheaper Way To Fly D.Cars With Wings May Be Just Around The CornerD After moving to the United States, immigrant groups tryi
56、ng to fit in tend to choose high calorie fatty foods in an attempt to appear more American，a new study findsThats one reason why immigrants approach US levels of obesity within 15 years of moving to America The researchers also did an experiment that measured whether or not the threat of appearing u
57、n-American influenced respondents food choicesAfter being questioned about their ability to speak English，75 percent of Asian-Americans identified a typical American food as their favorite. Only 25 percent of Asian-Americans who had not been asked if they spoke English did the same. When their Ameri
58、can identity was called into question during a follow-up study, Asian-American participants also tended to choose typical American dishes，such as hamburgers and cheese sandwichesIn that experiment, 55 Asian-Americans were asked to choose a meal from a local Asian or American restaurant. Some partici
59、pants were told that only Americans could participate in the study. Those who chose the more typical American fare ended up consuming an extra 182 calories，including 12 grams of fat and 7 grams of saturated fat（饱和脂肪）.People who feel like they need to prove they belong to a culture will change their
60、habits in an attempt to fit in，said Sauna Cheryan，an author of the study and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington. If immigrants and their children choose unhealthy American foods over healthier traditional foods across their lives，this process of fitting in could lead t
61、o poorer health. Cheryan added Social pressures，the study concluded, are at the heart of the problemIn American society today, being American is associated with being whiteAmericans，who dont fit this image even if they were born here and speak English，feel that pressure to prove that theyre American
62、, said Cheryan 71. The author wants to show that _.A. immigrants tend to eat American junk food to fit in B. more and more Asians enjoy high-calorie snacks C. most Americans are at the risk of heart disease D. all the American people have a bad eating habit 72. According to the survey, _. A. Asian-A
63、mericans care less about their health B. 25 percent of Americans like junk foodC. immigrants are forced to eat junk food D. choosing food is related to Asian-Americans situation73. The underlined word fare in Paragraph 3 most probably means _. A. a person taking a taxi B. food offered as a meal C. m
64、oney spent on food D. an arranged thing to do74. According to Sauna Cheryan, _.A. what immigrants have done is ridiculousB. immigrants risk their health in order to fit in C. American traditional foods are healthier D. American culture affects immigrants deeply75. Which of the following should take
65、the blame for the bad eating habit?A. The pressures from society. B. The traditional culture.C. The American government. D. The situation of employment. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分35分）第一节：阅读表达（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题 (请注意问题后的词数要求)。1Why is physical education important for students? There are many reas
66、ons. First of all, this subject helps them achieve the primary goal of physical education, which is physical fitness. As part of this, they can learn that it is highly important to include exercise and physical activities as part of their lifestyle.2Physical education helps children achieve a health
67、y lifestyle. Inside the classroom, teachers educate kids about highly relevant issues such as the importance of hygiene (卫生) and health. This subject will help them realize the importance of having strong bodies. Likewise, it will also teach them how to have a healthy and an active lifestyle.3Taking
68、 PE classes can help of students. Being confident is very important to them as they grow and become responsible as well as competitive adults someday. This aspect (方面) of physical education is extremely important in the character development of students. Furthermore, it will teach them how to have a
69、 positive attitude.4Physical education can teach students a set of all-important values. For example, it teaches students to fight like sportsmen and to cooperate with others to achieve one common goal as a team.5Physical education also helps students develop their motor skills. On this kind of prog
70、ram, they are placed in situations where they can further develop and improve their reflexes (反应), concentration and body posture. By taking this class, they can realize their full potential as individuals and as part of a team.6Moreover, physical education is also a means of enjoyment for students.
71、 By engaging in sports and physical activities, they can spend some pleasant time away from their other usual academic subjects. By doing so, they can achieve healthy minds and bodies. 76. Whats the text mainly about? (no more than 6 words).77. What does the underlined word “it” (Line 3 paragraph 2)
72、 probably refer to? (no more than 3 words).78. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 with proper words. (no more than 4 words).79. Based on the text, list two values that students can learn in PE classes. (no more than 6 words). .80. How can a student keep healthy physically and mentally? (no more than 9 words). 第二节 书面表达（共1小题；满分25分） 古人云：“笑福开来。”微笑是和谐的开始，微笑是沟通的通行证，微笑可以冰释前嫌，微笑可以舒缓窘迫，微笑可以感化灵魂，微笑可以增强自信，微笑可以增添魅力，微笑可以请你以微笑为主题写一篇英语短文，题目自拟。注意：1对所提示内容不要简单翻译，可以适当发挥；2词数120左右。南昌二中20112012学年度下学期期末考试高二英语试题 答题卷阅读表达：76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 书面表达： 南昌二中高二年级英语期末考试 答 案书面表达
