1、复旦中学2002学年第二学期高二英语期中考试Class_ Name_ Number_第卷I. Listening Comprehension (20%)Part A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A , you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions
2、 will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A notebook. B. A pencil. C. A dictionary. D. A basketball2. A. Six oclock this evening. B. Se
3、ven oclock this evening. C. Three oclock this afternoon. D. Four oclock this afternoon.3. A. Too expensive.B. Quite interesting. C. Too boring.D. Very exciting.4. A. He lost his car. B. He had a car accident. C. He was hit by a train. D. He fell from a truck.5. A. Go fishing. B. Go shopping.C. Go to
4、 a movie. D. Go on a picnic.6. A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. D. Four weeks7. A. An umbrella. B. An overcoat. C. A dictionary. D. A truck.8. A. In a department store. B. In a library.C. At a railway station. D. At a restaurant.9. A. The man slept very well last night.B. The man didnt sle
5、ep well last night.C. The woman slept very well last night.D. The woman slept like a log last night.10. A. Playing a game.B. Picking tomatoes.C. Planting trees.D. Painting a picture.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each
6、of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question , read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.
7、 A. They are friends. B. They are tired.C. They are hungry. D. They are thirsty.12. A. John. B. Peter.C. The waiter. D. Neither.13. A. A nice man. B. An honest man.C. A man with good manners. D. A man with bad manners.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A driver. B. A m
8、usician.C. A pop singer.D. A killer.15. A. New York. B. Hawaii.C. Liverpool.D. London.16. A. Because the killer had escaped.B. Because he was too young to die.C. Because his death was quite unexpected.D. Because he was loved and respected by many people.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part
9、 C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear this conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you hear. Write your answers on the answer sheet.(注： 该题答案即英语单词请写在最后的答题卷上，答题卡上则空掉4题。)Blanks 17 through 20 are based on
10、 the following conversation.Telephone MessageFor: 17 .From: Stephany.Message: Call 18 at 19 oclock this afternoon. They will go 20 第卷. Multiple choice: (15%)21. The volunteers in our community devote _ and care _service of _ elderly people.A. The , /, / B. / ,/ , the C. /, the ,the D. The , / , a22.
11、 He helps _ asks him for help.A. whoeverB. thoseC. whomeverD. who23. He was anxious _ the safety of his family.A. toB. withC. ofD. for24. She is a lovely girl _ she always leaving things here and there.A. except thatB. exceptC. except forD. when25. I think Ms. Smith is unfit for the job as a secreta
12、ry, _ ?A. dont IB. do IC. is sheD. isnt she26. He reached into his pocket and found his wallet _ .A. missedB. goneC. losingD. disappearing27. The newly-made medicine is sure to _ you of your toothache.A. reduceB. recoverC. takeD. relieve28. When I got back home, I saw a message pinned to the door _
13、“Sorry to miss you; will call later.”A. readB. readsC. to readD. reading29. The other day I read an advertisement _ your company needs an electrical engineer.A. /B. whichC. thatD. what30. Such _ the results.A. areB. isC. wasD. be31. If she had worked harder, she _.A. would succeedB. had succeededC.
14、should succeedD. would have succeeded32. Was it in this place _ the bomb was exploded?A. thatB. in whichC. in whereD. which33. He didnt _ the importance of good manners until he was refused by his former girl friend.A. realizeB. recognizeC. feelD. make34. Its not proper to _ a driver when he is driv
15、ing a car on the highway.A. disturbB. attemptC. surpriseD. attract35. The man _ to learn how to play the piano after he retired.A. set aboutB. set outC. set offD. set up. Cloze: ( 10%)Sometimes certain periods of time in history or events from our past 36 little or no attention. This might be becaus
16、e there is little 37 that was able to be 38 on these subjects, or because the subjects are 39 to cause much disagreement or shame, and we hesitate to 40 them. But when we take 41 or refuse to accept a part of our past, we 42 to learn the lessons that history can 43 us, and we give little 44 to peopl
17、e who are part of the history. These people - and their history can become “invisible,” and in time we can 45 that they ought to be part of what we think of as history.36. A. absorbB . receiveC. payD. offer37. A. newsB. advancement C. enjoymentD. information38. A. gotB. heardC. earnedD. recorded39.
18、A. dislikeB. likeC. likelyD. alike40. A. faceB. understandC. withholdD. treat41. A. notice ofB. no notice ofC. no noticeD. notice42. A. are able toB. unableC. are sure to D. fail43. A. giveB. sendC. passD. teach44. A. troubleB. receptionC. attentionD. nutrient45. A. forgiveB. forgetC. supposeD. conc
19、lude. Reading Comprehension: (20%)AAbout 70 million Americans are trying to lose weight. That is almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States. Some people go on diets. This means they eat less of certain food especially fat and sugar. Other people exercise, take medicine or even have operations. Lo
20、sing weight is not easy, and it can also cost a lot of money. But why do so many people in the US want to lose weight? Many people worry about not looking young and attractive. Other people worry about their health. Many doctors say being over-weight is not healthy. Almost 30 million Americans weigh
21、t is at least 20% more than their ideal weight. In fact, the United States is the most people want to find a fast and easy way to take off fat. Bookstores sell lots of books, which tell readers how to lose weight. Each year, a large number of books of this kind are published. Each one promises to ge
22、t rid of fat.46. _ are trying to lose weight.A. About 210 million peopleB. Almost 700,000,000C. One third of AmericansD. 30% of Americans47. Those who go on diets_.A. do not eat much fat and sugarB. do not eat fat or sugarC. never eat fat or sugarD. only eat fat and sugar48. Over-weight people _to b
23、e thinner.A. go on dietsB. exercise or take medicineC. have operationsD. try different ways49. _who are trying to lose weight worry about their appearance.A. AllB. Not allC. None of thoseD. Every one of those50. Books on weight-losing _in the US. A. sell wellB. cost a lot of moneyC. get rid of fatD.
24、 all the aboveBA few weeks later, curiosity and a sense of dissatisfaction at having been refused forced me to return and knock once again at the door.“Could you help me,” I asked, “to get at least a handful of Hungarian earth. I want it so badly. Even a small handful would be enough, if its genuine
25、(真的).”Ive just received a limited quantity,” said he, letting me indoors. I saw on his face that he realized Id been there before.“I have available earth from different regions, which is your home country?” he required.“The capital,” And I added with a sigh, “more precisely from that little resident
26、ial district called the Taban.”“Kindly wait a little while.”“Can I be of any help?”“No, no. Just wait a few moments.”The deal done, and I had to argue with him about the money, because at first he would not hear of it. I requested him to accept and also bought from him a bottle of pepper oil and a b
27、ottle of brandy from Hungary.At home I transferred the earth with great care into a flower pot. I considered that potful of home soil a true treasure. I didnt want to plant anything in it. But I kept it damp like the other green plants around it.My joy became even greater when , one day, I saw a tin
28、y green thing, the tender shoot of a seedling(种籽) going through the top of my home soil, which turned out to be the seedling of an Australian tree. I dont know if I should laugh or cry.51. The story-teller was_.A. a gardenerB. HungarianC. A botany teacherD. A green grocer52. The story-teller wanted
29、to bury the Hungarian soil_.A. to plant Hungarian flowersB. to relieve his home-sickC. to grow some flowersD. to bury some treasure53. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. The story-teller came right from the business center of the capital of Hungary.B. The story-teller grew flowers in some pots at
30、 home.C. The shop owner turned down the story-tellers offer of money in the beginning.D. The story-teller failed to get what he wanted during his previous visit.54. The story-teller planned_.A. to plant a Hungarian seedlingB. to grow nothing but watered the soilC. to grow an Australian seedlingD. to
31、 get an unknown flower 55. Which of the following might be the best title?A. A pot of strange flowerB. The earth is so expensiveC. Dont pay himD. A handful of earth from homeCKrakatau volcano(火山) is in a small island in Indonesia. It had been peaceful for about 200 years before it erupted(爆发)to 1883
32、.This first signs of activity of the volcano appeared in May 1883, when fire and smoke could be seen at the top of the mountain. Great noises could be heard even in Jakarta a hundred miles away. Later the activity grew much greater. The peak(山顶) was covered with smoke and fire: the smoke at one time
33、 was seventeen miles high in the air. The lavasoft and hot rockshot up into the air and rolled down the sides of the mountain.The mouth of the volcano was not at the peak of the mountain but on its side, close to the sea. As it grew bigger and bigger with the eruption, the sea-water got into it. Whe
34、n the sea-water reached the lava inside the volcano, it made the upper part of the lava colder and harder. And this sealed off(封住)the rest of the lava below. As the inside lava could not break through the seal, the pressure built up until the mountain blew up.The eruption of the volcano was followed
35、 by several earthquakes which brought about bad results. About 36,000 people were killed and many towns and villages near the sea were completely destroyed by the great waves which the earthquakes caused.56. Krakatau volcano_.A. erupted two hundred years agoB. had not been active for two hundred yea
36、rs before 1883C. had not shown any signs before 1883D. made its first eruption in 188357. Shortly before the volcano erupted people saw_.A. nothing at the top of the mountainB. the peak was covered with soft and hot rockC. fire and smoke at the top of the mountainD. lava shooting up into the sky fro
37、m the peak58. The mountain exploded because_.A. the activity grew much greaterB. there was too much lava shooting upC. the pressure under the seal grew greater an greaterD. the mouth of the volcano was at the top of the mountain59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The earth
38、quakes caused the eruption.B. The earthquakes were caused by the big sea waves.C. Many towns and villages were destroyed by the volcano lava.D. The disaster was directly caused by the waves which were caused by the earthquakes following the eruption of the volcano. 60. Lava is_.A. big stones erupted
39、 from a volcanoB. hot rock in the form of liquidC. the colder and harder part of rockD. fire and smoke shooting into the skyDIn the past, when people had problems, they went to their families or friends to get advice. Today, it is possible to get advice from radio shows, TV programmes and telephone
40、line that offers a direct way of getting in touch with advisers. Most hot lines are completely anonymouscallers do not have to say their names or telephone numbers. Most hot lines are usually free, too. Callers dont have to pay for the adviser or the phone callseven if the calls are long distance. A
41、t some hot lines, the advisers are volunteers. Other hot liners pay their advisers for their work. Usually the advisers are professionals with years of education and experience but sometimes, the advisers have only taken a short class before starting to work on the line. All the advisers listen to p
42、eople and help them to settle the problem.61. What do you know about a hot line?A. Its a telephone line that is hot.B. Its telephone line through which people get advice.C. Its a telephone line whose number no one knows.D. Its a telephone line through which callers take a short class.62. When people
43、 call the hot line advisers, they_.A. often give names and their telephone numbers firstB. generally have to pay for the long distance callsC. usually pay nothing for most of the calls and adviceD. always try to get in touch with the volunteer advisers63. The advisers working at hot lines_.A. are no
44、t all paidB. are all volunteersC. are all well educated and experiencedD. have all been trained for a short time64. What do the hot line advisers do?A. They do what the callers tell them to do.B. They listen to the callers and take their advice.C. They give the callers advice.D. They go to the calle
45、rs to help them.65. The writer of the passage seems to think_.A. with hot lines people wont get advice from their families or friends.B. hot lines are very helpful to callers.C. people had better pay for the advice and phone callsD. the hot line advisers can settle all the callers problem.注：以下题目请做在答
46、题卷上. Recitation: (10%)1. According to Luscher, people who choose red are 66 and adventurous, looking for 67_ . Those who prefer blue are calm and in 68 , and prefer a peaceful life. Green means 69 , a dislike of change and a fear of failure. Yellow means you are open and free, ambitious and an 70 .2
47、. They 71 big dogs, with long legs, a wide head and 72 fur. In fact, all of our 73 dogs probably came from wolves, many years ago. They are about 1.5 to 2 meters long, and are about three- 74 of a metre in height. 75 that a wolf gets enough food, it will weigh about 40-50 kilograms. Verbs: (10%)76.F
48、red happened (do) his shopping when I met him yesterday.77.Gentlemen usually shake hands when (introduce)78.He got to the station only (find) the train had gone.79.My friend told me these old houses (pull) down the next week.80. (do) carelessly, Marys translation is full of mistakes.81.It seems a lo
49、ng time since I (see) you last.82.When I stepped into the bedroom, all my roommates (go) to sleep.83.I heard Mrs. Smith (beat) her son when I entered the house.84.Jack is the only one of the boys who (be) fond of swimming.85.How I look forward to ( invite). Translation:（15%）86. 我已经申请办理护照。(apply)87.
50、猫被誉是为一种可爱的动物。(reputation) 88. 长城通常使人联想起中国。(associate)89. 这孩子没有开门的钥匙，除了等妈妈以外什么也干不了。(do nothing except)90. 参加我的其中一个健身房的课程以后，他们看起来好象年轻了十岁。(as if)复旦中学2002学年第一学期高二英语期中考试答题卷Class_ Name_ Number_.Listening Comprehension: (Part C)17. 18. 19. 20. . Recitation: (10%)66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. . Ve
51、rbs: (10%)76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. . Translation:（15%）86. 87. 88. 89. 90. Answers to Mid-term Exam (Senior 2).Listening Comprehension (20%)1-5 C D A BC 6-10 B A D A B 11-13 C B D 14-16 BC D 17. Jack 18. Tom 19. three 20. hunting. Multiple choice: (15%)1-5 C A D A D 6-10 B D D C A 11-1
52、5 D A A A B. Cloze: ( 10%)36-40 B D A C A 41-45 B D D C B . Reading Comprehension: (20%)46-50 C A D B A 51-55 B B A B D 56-60 B C C D B 61-65 B C A C B. Recitation: (10%)66. energetic 67. excitement 68. control 69. firmness 70. optimist71. resemble 72. thick 73. domestic 74. quarters 75. Provided. V
53、erbs: (10%)76. to be doing 77. introduced 78. to find 79. would be pulled 80. Having been done 81. saw 82. had gone 83. beating84. is 85. being invited. Translation:（15%）1. I have applied for a passport.2. The cat has a reputation as a lovely animal. 3. The Great Wall is usually associated with China./ People usually associate the Great Wall with China.4. The child could do nothing except wait for his mother as he had got no key to the door.5. After a course at one of my studios, they look as if they were ten years younger.
