1、河南省漯河高中和信阳高中2012-2013学年高二上学期阶段测试联英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷1至8页，第II卷9至10页。考试结束后，将第II卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷 （共115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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why did the man go to San Francisco? A. To find a new job.B. To visit his uncle.C. To have a holiday.2. What
2、 does the woman ask the man to do? A. Post a letter.B. Wash the bowls.C. Buy a stamp.3. What does the man mean? A. Michael is easy to get on with.B. Michael has many friends in real life.C. Michael has few true friends in real life.4. How does the woman feel about eating in big restaurants? A. Sick
3、and tired.B. Comfortable.C. Wonderful.5. When should the man renew his books? A. By May 13th. B. By April 30th.C. By March 13th.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每对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。每对对话或独白读两遍。听第6对材料，回答第6至8题。6. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A.
4、Colleagues.B. Friends.C. Mother and son.7. What does the man want to be? A. An engineer.B. A math teacher.C. A doctor.8. Which subject does the man like best? A. Science.B. Math.C. Information technology. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What does the woman do? A. A teacher.B. A student.C. A doctor.10. What class
5、 did the man attend last year? A. A writing class.B. A conversation class.C. A reading class.11. What can we know about the man? A. He went to England last year.B. He decided to settle in England. C. His English is very good now.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. What does the man advise at first?A. Making dinner
6、 at home.B. Going to buy food nearby. C. Having some food delivered.13. Where is the restaurant the speakers decide to go to? A. In a shopping center.B. At a street corner. C. Near their house.14. What is the restaurant the speakers decide to go to most famous for? A. Fried fish.B. Salad.C. Steaks.
7、听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What is the woman praising? A. The mans cellphone.B. The mans MP4 player. C. The mans computer.16. Which country invented TD-SCDMA? A. America.B. Japan.C. China.17. How does the man find the 3G work? A. Not very good.B. Quite convenient.C. Not so useful. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Ho
8、w old is the speaker now? A. 15.B. 17.C. 22.19. Why has the speaker long been looked down upon? A. Because hes hearing-disabled. B. Because he cant get on well with his classmates. C. Because something is wrong with his brain.20. What makes the speaker a strong person? A. His physical limitation and
9、 courage. B. His hard training in studies. C. His family and school background.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15小题，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的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. impression you make at the beginning of interview is very important . A. An;an B.The ;an C.the;/ D./;an22.I know that the con
10、cert is on Friday night but I dont know the time that it starts . A.special B. particular C.specific D.certain23. the time we arrived the new place , the exam was already way. A./;at;in B.By;in;on C. By; at ; under D./ ; in ; on24.You tell someone you dont like ice -cream at all while you are eating
11、 ice -cream . So what type of humour do you use . A.dry humour B.black humour C.irony D. satire 25.If you want to be a scientist , you must learn to make very vague measurements. Which of the following is the opposite to the word underlined? A. superb B.precise C. flexible D.severe 26.The story you
12、have just told me of an experience I once had . A. mentions B.leads C. causes D. reminds27.Theres a feeling in me we will never know what a UFO is. A.that B.which C.of which D. what28.I lost my way in complete darkness and , matters worse , it began to rain.A. to make B.making C. having made D. made
13、 29.We only for about fifteen minutes when Jill asked me to stop the car .A. were;driving B. had ; driven C. have;driven D. had ; been driving30. I dont know a lot of Italian , but I can A.get by B. get at C.get to D. get around31. in some countries in Shangdong province , the new method of farming
14、resulted in a marked rise in grain production. A.After trying B.Tried C.Being tried D.Having tried 32. If you think that Rowan Atkinson is his famous creation , then you are in for a surprise. Which is wrong?A. anything like B.something like C.anything of D. nothing of 33. I to go for a walk , but s
15、omeone called me and I couldnt get away.A.was planning B. planned C. had planned D. would plan34. Lying in bed , I listened to the heavy rain the window , . A. striking; worry B. hitting ; worried C.knocking; worrying D. beating; worried35. -Do you mind if I open the window. - I feel a bit cold .A.
16、Of course not B. Id rather you didnt C. Go ahead D. why not ? 第二节 完形填空(共20小题，每小1.5分.满分30分)阅读下面短文.从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B. C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项小涂黑。 By choosing to let go of the past ,we can sweep out the ashes that weigh us down and subtly(细微地) affect every aspect of our health, our relationships
17、 ,and our peace of mind . My friend Jean was 36 after a thirty -year marriage that produced three daughters,one son and eight 37 .Because she had literally raised them single-handedly ,Jean was 38 that the children didnt take her part 39 the divorce . For months she 40 to attend any family celebrati
18、on to which her former husband Jim was also 41 . When I reasoned that her childrens perception of the 42 with and between the parents was probably altogether different from hers ,she 43 to the belief that she was right. One day Jean 44 in tears .“Saturday is my granddaughters birthday , and I 45 wan
19、t to be with her , but I cant bring myself to face my 46 husband .” “Jim isnt the problem ,” I said gently . “Its false 47 . Instead of holding on to the painful past , which is over and done , 48 the feelings go and get on with your life . Youre depriving yourself of the 49 of sharing in these impo
20、rtant occasions , 50 Jim feels free to experience them. Tell me , would you rather be right ,or be happy?” That must have done the 51 because when Saturday arrived ,Jean appeared at her daughters 52 bearing her famous chocolate - chip cookies and a beautiful birthday cake . How 53 it feels to let go
21、 ! How energizing ! And the more we practice the art of letting go of all negativity , the better able we become to 54 our thoughts, our time , and our energy to living joy-fully in the present , 55 age we happen to be .36A.divorced B.disappointed C.surprised D.tired 37.A.grandchildren B.children C.
22、babies D. girls38.A.happy B.comfortable C.content D.angry39.A.during B.before C.after D.over40.A.liked B.agreed C.refused D.wanted41.A.invited B.treated C.attracted D.tempted42.A.relationship B.idea C.imagination D. referred43.A.appealed B. turned C.clung D.referred44.A.shouted B.answered C.asked D.
23、called45.A.really B. curiously C.unhappily D.painfully46.A.now B.pride C.future D.present 47.A.laughter B.pride C.fame D.sadness48.A.let B.ask C.drive D.observe49.A.pain B.hunger C.joy D.hope50.A.and B.so C.yet D.while 51.A. favor B. task C.help D . trick52.A. home B.school C.office D. company53.A.
24、great B.terrible C.funny D . Well 54.A.spend B.devote C.offer D .provide55.A .however B.whichever C. whatever D. whoever 第三部分阅读理解（共20 小题，每小题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.并在答且卡上将该项涂黑。A第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题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。Welcome to this Website
25、 on the British Isles. Over the coming months it will be expanded to allow you to find information on all aspects of life in the British Isles. The British Isles is visited by millions of people each year, many returning time and again.Wales: Wales is full of fascinating places to visit and stay. Th
26、e castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Harlech and Caernarfon are officially listed as world heritage sites and provide an insight into the troubled past of this great land. The national park of Snowdonia is stunning and provides walkers and climbers with many opportunities to challenge their limits. South
27、Wales also has interesting places to visit: Pembrokeshire is especially inviting for tourists.England: We all know about the attractions lf London but England has a lot more to offer outside of the city. The “English Riviers”, Torquay, is blessed with good weather and is a major tourist attraction.
28、This is a great place to stay and explore the local seaside resorts.Windsor castle is a great place to visit and the town and surrounding areas are beautiful. Warwick castle in the centre of England is world famous and holds regular evens (同额赌注) to show how life was like in the time it was built.Sco
29、tland: A great place to visit, Scotland still has many places that are relatively uninhabited(杳无人迹的) and are great for getting away from it all. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and the numerous lakes provide great fishing. In parts you can still hear Gaelic spoken and we all k
30、now about the Scottish expertise in making Whisky! You can also visit the ski resorts of Aviemore in the Cairngorms. Glasgow, the capital is now recognized as a centre of culture as well as being a great shopping centre.56. The highest mountain in the British Isles is in _. A. Wales B. EnglandC. Sco
31、tlandD. Chester57. A mountain-climber will probably visit _. A. Wales and EnglandB. Wales and Scotland C. England and WalesD. Pembrokeshire and Torquay58. Which of the following is NOT true about England? A. Windsor castle is in the center of England. B. London is the capital city. C. You can enjoy
32、good weather in Torquay. D. There are more than one castles.59. Where are you likely to get such information? A. A TV program on tourism.B. A newspaper. C. A geography book.D. The Internet.BEdward Sims was born in 1892. He was the fifth child and only son of Herbert and Dora Sims. Herbert was a blac
33、ksmith(铁匠), and had a thriving trade making horseshoes. He was determined that his first-born son would follow him into the blacksmith. For this reason, Edward had to leave school at the age of 12,and worked with his father. However, Edward was not cut out to be a blacksmith. Although he has an athl
34、etic body, he didnt have strong arms like his father, and he felt dizzy in the heat of the smithy. When he tried to find alternative employment, he found it difficult because he had never learnt to read or write. One day, he went for an interview at a solictiors office. The job was a runner, taking
35、documents from the office to other offices in the city. The solicitor was pleased to see that Edward was physically fit, but when he discovered that the young man couldnt read or write, he decided against employing him. How can you deliver documents to other offices, he asked, if you cant read the a
36、ddresses on them? Bitterly disappointed, Edward left the building and went to wait for a tram to take him back to the suburb where his fathers smithy was. Next to the bus stop, a man was selling newspapers from a stand . Excuse me, son? he said. Would you look after my stand for a moment? For the ne
37、xt 20 minutes, Edward sold newspapers, lots of them. When the man came back, he was so delighted with his new assistants honesty, that he offered him a job. Edward took it immediately. In the next few months, the two men progressed from working on newspaper stands to selling newspapers, tobacco,conf
38、ectionery（糖果点心）and other goods in a shop. Then they opened a second shop, and a third. Eventually, they had a chain of 25 shops in three cities. Edward became very rich, so he employed a tutor to teach him to read and write. The tutor was amazed at what Edward had achieved. Imagine what you could do
39、 if youd been able to read and write when you were younger! he said. “Yes!” said Edward. “I could have run myself to exhaustion delivering documents for a solicitor!”60. What would be the best title for the text? A.Success of illiterate newsboy B.Local blacksmith becomes famous C.The thriving trade
40、of the blacksmith D.Reading and writing-the road to success61.What can you infer from the underlined expression “not cut out to be” in the second paragraph? A.Edward Sims did not like being a blacksmiht B.Edward Sims did not like working with his father. C.Edward Sims was not strong enough and it ma
41、de him feel ill. D.Edward Sims was good at it but wanted to do another job.62.When Edward applied for the job as a runner for a solicitor, . A.the solicitor turned him down because he wasnt intelligent enough B.the solicitor offered him the job because he was so fit C.the solicitor gave him the job
42、but told him he had to learn to read D.the solicitor didnt offer him the job because he couldnt read63.Which of the following is NOT ture about Edward Sims? A.He was such a good salesman that he went on to own 25 newsagent shops with another man. B.The newspaperman liked him so much he gave him a jo
43、b. C.He ran himself into exhaustion delivering papers. D.He learnt to read and write.C Uganda is a country in East Africa and,as in many such countries,a high percentage of the population,about 80 percent,are village-dwellers living in huts,which are often no bigger than a garage. The walls of the h
44、uts are made of mud,which is held together by reeds and sticks,and the roofs of the older ones are thatched（覆盖）with grass,although an increasing number of newer village houses have roofs made from corrugated（波纹形的）iron.Several generations of the same family live together in the huts,which are usually
45、 divided into two sections by a curtain. The inner section,the one furthest from the open door of the hut,is where everyone sleeps and food is prepared and served in the outer part. If the family owns chickens or goats,they are kept in a small room attached to the main house.Food is usually prepared
46、 on open fires although some people prefer to cook inside. However,this is quite dangerous and also means that the walls of the hut are stained by smoke and the atmosphere is acrid. The family sit in a circle on mats while they eat.Newer village houses are almost always made of corrugated iron and a
47、re bigger,with one or two separate bedrooms and the kitchen in a smaller building beside the main house. But,old or new,the houses are not powered by electricity,and all homes are lit by paraffin（石蜡）candles called “tadobba”.Nor is there any running water in the houses. Some villages have their own w
48、ell,but in many cases,collecting water involves a long and arduous walk to a river or spring,carrying plastic containers or pots made of clay.Children are the ones who have to fetch water,and they have to do this early in the morning before they go to school,or in the evening when they come home. Th
49、ey often have to climb high hills or walk through valleys with narrow paths through dense vegetation. It is no surprise that they grow up muscular and fit after such daily exercise,walking for several kilometres carrying such heavy weights.64.Most Ugandans live . A. with their whole family in large
50、mud houses in the countryside B.in towns in small houses made of mud and iron C.in villages in small houses made of wet earth,grass and wood D.With their parents and children as well as their chickens and goats65.Where is food usually prepared? A.In the kitchen. B.On the floor in the middle of the h
51、ouse. C.On fires in front of the hut. D.In a small room attached to the main house.66.How are the old and new houses the same? A.Both of them have roofs made of corrugated iron. B.Neither of them have a garage or kitchen. C.Neither of them have electricity,lights or running water. D.Both of them hav
52、e water inside but no electric light.67.The majority of Ugandan children have to . A.go to a well or a river and often carry it for a long distance B.do a lot of work cooking and carrying water C.collect water on the way home from school D.get water out of their own wellDPublished in 1896 and one of
53、 the most memorable horror stories ever written, Dracula, by Irish writer Bram Stoker,is the story of a vampire（吸血鬼）,someone who lives on human blood. Stoker wrote the book after reading stories about Central European vampires and set his vnovel in Transylvania. Even today,there are readers of the b
54、ook who believe that Transylvania is a mythical（神话的）country,a figment（虚构）of Stokers imagination. Nothing could be further from the truth. Transylvania is part of modern-day Central European country Romania,and the country does indeed have a history of mythological vampires.However,Romanians are alwa
55、ys puzzled by the description of the novels central character, Count Dracula,a tall,elegant aristocrat（贵族）with impeccable（完美的）manners who also happens to speak very good English. This is a world away from the images of vampires that they have grown up with. Romanian vampires are half-human creatures
56、 who live solitary lives in the forests,not aristocrats living in castles with well-stocked libraries.So where did Stoke get the image for his Dracula? The answer becomes clearer when one learns of his relationship with a man called Henry Irving,the greatest British stage actor of his time.Stoker wa
57、s working as a civil servant in his home city of Dublin when he first met Irving. Bored with his tedious life and work, Stoker took every opportunity to visit the theatre and for a while was the drama critic for the Dublin Evening Mail. One of the reviews he wrote was of a performance of Shakespeare
58、s play Hamlet,with Irving in the lead role.Irving was so pleased with Stokers review of his performance that he asked to meet him. Stoker couldnt believe his luck when one night,he was invited to a dinner party where Irving was the guest of honour. Irving entertained the assembled dinner guests with
59、 some renditions（表演）of famous poems and speeches from Shakespeare.Stoker was already writing the first chapters of Dracula and began to base the central character on Irving,in the vain hope that if it ever became a stage play, Irving would play the central character. Sadly,Irving never did,but the t
60、wo men became close friends,and in 1878 Stoker left the civil service and became Irvings manager in London.68.Bram Stoker set his novel in Transylvania because . A.it is in modern-day Romania B.Transylvania is a mythical country C.he wanted to tell a true story D.he had read stories about vampires f
61、rom the area69.The central character of the novel . A.is very similar to the vampires that Romanians know about B.Is completely different from the vampires Romanians know about C.Has impeccable manners,like a real Romanian vampire D.Is puzzled by the comparison with Romanian vampires70.What was Stok
62、ers hope? A.That the book would become a stage-play. B.That Irving would play the central character in the stage play. C.That he could live in London. D.That Irving would work for him.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The right pair of exercise shoes can do a lot of perv
63、ent discomfort and injuries, personal trainers say. Here are some shopping tips: 71 Depending on your workout , shoes designed for walking ,running ,tennis , cross-training or another specialty will provide the best support for your feet . Shop when you normally exercise. Feet actually get bigger th
64、roughout the day , something swelling up as much as a half-size by nighttime. 72 Try them on. Never grab a pair of exercise shoes based only on the size of footwear you normally buy.Bring the type of socks youd wear to work out and go for a walk through the store. 73 You should be able to spread you
65、r toes out comfortably .Make sure theres about a half-inch of space between them and the front of the shoe.The back should fit snugly(warmly and comfortably )against your heel and not move up and down.If your feet are different sizes , buy based on the larger one . Talk to an expert. Shoe salesmenan
66、d personal trainers can study your strede and the shape of your feet . 74 75 . Many trainers recommend switching footwear every three to five months , to maintain proper cushioning and support . One tip : if you have to tie your shoes very tightly to feel a good amount of support , if possible ,to m
67、aintain go .A.Think about how much you can afford to buy the workout shoes .B.Consider your type of exercise .C.Focus on fit .D.So dont buy shoes in the morning if you often work out in the evening .E.Pay more attention to new style shoes .F.Replace worn shoes reguarly.G.Usually they can recommend t
68、he best shoes to guard against injuries . 第II卷第四部分 写作(共两节.满分35分)第一节：短文改错（满分10分）下面文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（/），并在该句下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 When I was in high school .most of my friend had bicycles. I ho
69、ped I could also have it One day I saw a second-hand bicycle, that was only one hundred yuan, I ask my father the money. But he said he could only give me half of the money. He should find the other half myself. So I went to sell newspaper after the school. My father was pleased if I showed him the
70、money a month after. He gives me the other fifty. You can imagine what happy I was when I rode to school on my own bicycle.第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是新华中学的学生李华，你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom约好下周末去北京旅游，但你因故不能赴约。请根据以下要点用英语给他写一封电子邮件：（1） 表示歉意；（2） 解释原因；（3） 另约时间。注意：词数100-110；可适当增加细节。考号： 姓名： 班级： 考场： 高二英语答题卷第四部分 写作(共两节.满分35分)第一节：
71、短文改错（满分10分） When I was in high school .most of my friend had bicycles. I hoped I could also have it One day I saw a second-hand bicycle, that was only one hundred yuan, I ask my father the money. But he said he could only give me half of the money. He should find the other half myself. So I went to
72、sell newspaper after the school. My father was pleased if I showed him the money a month after. He gives me the other fifty. You can imagine what happy I was when I rode to school on my own bicycle.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _座号： _ 高二英语阶段性测试答案1-5BACAA6-10BCBAB11-15CCACA 16-20CBCAA21-25BCCCB 26-30D
73、AADA 31-35BDCDB36-40AADCC41-45AACDA46-50BBACD51-55DAABC56-59CBAD60-63ACDC64-67CCCA68-70DBB71-75BDCGF改错When I was in high school .most of my friends had bicycles. I hoped I could also have it (one)One day I saw a second-hand bicycle, that(which) was only one hundred yuan, I ask my father the money. B
74、ut he said he could only give me half of the money. He(I) should find the forother half myself. So I went to sell newspaper after the（去掉） school. My father was pleased if(when) I showed him the money a month after(later). He gives(gave) me the other fifty. You can imagine what(how) happy I was when I rode to school on my own bicycle.
