1、宁强县天津中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第卷第一部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分25分）第一节 语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。1. north A. that B. worth C. neither D. clothes2. custom A. measure B. upstairs C. respect D. sugar3. question A. situation B. suggestion C. invitation D. attention4 head A agre
2、ement B leap C feature D measure5 honest A husband B habit C hour D hurricane第二节 情景对话（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。（此题答案写在二卷上）A. How long have you been like this? B. Youve got a cold.C. Are you feeling well? D. I cant go to school today. E. Whats your
3、trouble?F. When did you begin to cough? G. My temperature seems to be all right.A: Good morning! B: Good morning! 6 .A: I dont feel very well. I coughed almost the whole night. B: Sorry to hear that. 7 .A: Since yesterday afternoon. B: Have you taken your temperature? A: Yes, I have. 8 .B: Nothing s
4、erious. 9 . Take the medicine, then have a good rest. Youll be all right. A: 10 .B: Dont worry. I can help you with your lessons this evening. A: Thank you. B: Youre welcome.第三节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。11. As is known to all, _USA is _ biggest developed country in
5、the world.A. the; 不填 B. 不填; the C. the; the D. 不填; 不填12. The two men are so alike that strangers find _ difficult to tell one from the other.A. it B. them C. her D. that13. When I got home, I _ I had left my wallet in the taxiA. was realizing B. realized C. have realized D. would realize14. Bring th
6、e plants into a warm room _ they will soon open.A. or B. and C. but D. for15. It rained heavily in the south，_ serious flooding in several provinces. Acaused Bhaving caused Ccausing Dto cause16. - Im sorry I broke the vase.- Oh, _. It wasnt very expensive.A. youd better not B. Im afraid notC. as you
7、 wish D. thats all right17. My parents dont mind what job I do _ .I am happy.A even through B as soon as C as long as D as through18. _ _ with the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean does not seem big at all. A Compare B When comparing C Comparing D When compared 19.The teacher， together with
8、 the students, _ _ discussing Reading Skills that _ newly published in America. A are; were B is; were C are; was D is; was20. At the good new _ _. A up he jumped from his chair B up jumped he from his chair C from his chair did he jump up D up from his chair did he jump21. For a moment nothing happ
9、ened .Then _ of the falling stones and soils.A .noises had come B .came noises C. noises would come D .did noises come 22. He didnt come on time_A. as a result of the weather was bad. B. because of the weather was bad.C because of the bad weather. D. because the bad weather.23.Hes got himself into a
10、 dangerous situation _he is likely to lose control.A. whereB. whichC. WhileD. that24.We are invited to a party _in our club next Friday.A. to be held B. held C. being hold D holding25The most important thing_we should pay attention to is the thing_I have said.A which that B that which C which which
11、D that that 第二部分 完型填空（共20小题；每小题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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。A doctor was once teaching a class of medical students at a famous hospital in Edinburgh. An injured man was 26 in, and the doctor turned to 27 of the students and asked him, “Whats wrong with this m
12、an?”“I dont know, sir.” the student answered. “ 28 I examine him and 29 out?” “There is no 30 to examine him.” said the doctor.“You should know without asking questions. He has 31 his right knee(膝盖). Dont you notice the 32 he walked? He hurt it by 33 it in the fire. You see his leg is burnt away(被烧伤
13、) at the 34 . It is Monday morning now. Yesterday was 35 , but on Saturday the roads were 36 and muddy（泥泞的）. The mans trousers are muddy 37 . The man fell down on Saturday 38.”The doctor then turned to the man and said, “You 39 your wages（领工资） on Saturday and went to a 40 house and drank too much. Y
14、ou 41 wet and muddy on the way 42. You tried to dry your clothes 43 the fire when you got home. 44 you had drunk too much, you 45 on the fire and burnt your knee. Is that right?”“Yes, sir.” said the man.26.A.brought B.put C.called D.fetched27.A.some B.any C.one D.the one28.A.Will B.Must C.Shall D.Sh
15、ould29.A.look B.see C.turn D.find30.A.time B.need C.doctor D.hurry31.A.examined B.wounded C.hit D.hurt32.A.leg B.direction C.distance D.way33.A.to burn B.burn C.burnt D.burning34.A.end B.knee C.foot D.front35.A.rainy B.raining C.cold D.fine36.A.crowded B.wide C.wet D.difficult37.A.all right B.all ov
16、er（全身） C.very much D.through38.A.instead B.night C.very much D.through39.A.had B.paid C.accepted D.spent40.A.lonely B.nearby C.bear D.public41.A.remained B.turned C.got D.appeared42.A.somewhere B.there C.here D.home43.A.by B.in C.on D.nearby44.A.Although B.Unless C.Because D.However45.A.dropped B.fe
17、ll C.rose D.raise 第三部分 阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给第三部分 阅读理解的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）A Popular music in America is what every student likes. Students carry small radios with earphones and listen to music before class, after class, and at lunch. Students buy cars with large speakers
18、and play the music loudly as they drive on the street.Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work. They also listen to the news about sports, weather and the life of American people .Most of the radio programs are music.Pop or popular music singers make much money .They make
19、 a CD or tape which radio stations use in many places .Once the popular singer is heard all over the country, young people buy his or her tape .Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer .Wherever the singer goes, all the young people want to meet him or her. Now the singer has become a
20、national star.There are other kinds of music that are important to Americans. One is called folk music .It tells stories about the common life of Americans. Another is called western or country music .This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching. Today, any musi
21、c, about country life and love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music.46. _ _ kinds of music are mentioned in this passage .A. Two B. Three C Four D .Five47. When pop singers _ _, they will become national stars.A make much money B. make a CD or tape C .are loved by al
22、l the young people D. are wanted to sing on the radio48. From the passage we know that country music is about the _ _. A. common life of Americans B. country life of and love stories C. life of workers D. school life of in America49. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?A. all st
23、udents in America like popular music .B. students with cars in America dont like to listen to music while driving C .Adult drivers in America listen to music all the time while driving D. Everyone in America wants to meet pop singers wherever they go.50.What would be then best title for this passage
24、 ？AAmerican music B. Pop music C .History of music D. Western musicBMany teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that their family members, especially their parents, dont know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for br
25、others and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among themselves on the phone. This commu
26、nication is very important in childrens growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.However, parents often try to choose their childrens friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice
27、” is an interesting one. Have you ever thought of the following questions? Who choose your friends? Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you? Have you got a good friend your parents dont like?51. Many teenagers think their _ know them better than their parents do. A. friends B .teachers
28、 C. brothers and sisters D. classmates52. When teenagers stay alone, the usual way of communication is to _.A. go to their friends B. talk with their parentsC. have a discussion with the family D. talk with their friends on the phone53. Which of the following is DIFFERENT in meaning from the sentenc
29、e “Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends.”?A. Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends.B. Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends.C. Some parents may even not let their children meet their good
30、 friends.D. Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends.54. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?A. Parents should like everything their children enjoy.B. In all families, children can choose everything they like.C. Parents should try their best to understand their ch
31、ildren better.D. Teenagers can only go to their friends for help.55. The main idea of this passage is that _.A. Teenagers need friends B. Friends can give good adviceC. Parents often choose their childrens friends for themD. Good friends can communicate with each otherCIn England recently three fore
32、ign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came ru
33、shing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea(茫然) and looked embarrassed（尴尬的）. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.Learning the
34、 language of a country isnt enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consi
35、der it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesnt agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (点头) your he
36、ad when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty .In that country, you shake your head to mean yes a nod means no. At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeated refilled（再斟满） as soon as you drink up. If you think that you have
37、 had enough, you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand, however, could bring
38、about trouble. Also, you should try to avoid touching the head of an adult its just not done in Thailand.56. The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen _.A. were foreigners B. didnt have ticketsC. made a loud noise D. didnt line up for the bus 57. Acco
39、rding to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should _.A. learn the language of the countryB. understand the manners and customs of the countryC. have enough time and moneyD. make friends with the people there 58. In India it is considered impolite _. A. to u
40、se the right hand for passing food at table.B. to pass food with the left hand.C. to eat food with your hands.D. to help yourself at table. 59. To cross ones legs at an important meeting in Europe is _.A. a common habit B. an important mannerC. a serious trouble D. a bad manner 60. The best title fo
41、r this article is _.A. Peoples Everyday Life B. Mind Your MannersC. Shaking and Nodding Head D. Taking a Bus in EnglandD Happiness is for everyone. You dont need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money
42、and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you stud
43、y hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy
44、, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that cant be bought with money.
45、 When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving（旋转的） door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance y
46、ou get, you can be a happy and lucky person.61. Those who have big houses may often feel . A. happy B. lonely C. free D. excited62. When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will . A. laugh at you B. play jokes on you C. quarrel with you D. help you up63. What will your
47、 friends say to you when you make great progress? A. Oh, so do I. B. Congratulations! C. Good luck! D. Its just so-so.64. Which idea is NOT RIGHT according to the passage?A.People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.B.You can get help from others when you make mistakes.C.You can s
48、till be a happy person even if you have little money.D.Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you.65. Which of the following is this passage about? A. Bad luck. B. Good luck. C. Happiness. D. Life.第四部分 写作（共三节，满分55分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，写出对应单词的正确、完整形
49、式，每空只写一词66. Do me a _(帮忙) and turn the radio down.67. We _(选) him chairman.68. The story has _(吸引) a lot of interest in the media.69. He _(逃避) being punished.70. He is a _(本土人) of Beijing.71. John took_(优势) of his visit to Paris to improve his French.72. A week_ (组成) of seven days.73. Everybody know
50、s that our Chinese teacher is very _(专注) to literature.74. She_ (喂养) her baby on cows milk to make her grow stronger.75. These measures are strongly _(支持) by environmental groups.第二节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）以下标有题号的每一行均有一个错误，请找出，并按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该单词，并也用斜线划掉。此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），
51、在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。此行错一个词：在错的词下面画一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：此题直接在答题卷上改正Last week my parents and I took a two-days trip to Mount Emei in Sichuan. As everyone knows, its famous mountain with all kinds of plants and animals. The weather was fine. It was almost noon we arrived at the foot of the mountain. The t
52、hree of them were very excited. As we climbed the mountain, we fed monkeys, visiting temples and told stories. On the way up I was busy taking picture since the scenery was so beautiful. Time passes quickly. Evening came down. We spent the night in a hotel at the top of the mountain. The food was ex
53、pensive and the service was good. I was so tired that I fell asleep at the moment my head touched the pillow.第三节：写作： （满分30分）请以 Is Failure a Bad Thing 为题写一篇短文，要点如下：1. 失败是常有的事。2. 人们对失败有各种不同的态度。3. 你对失败的态度。注意：（1）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯（2）字数120字左右答案 1-5BCBDC 6-10EAGBD 11-15CABBC 16-20DCDDA21-25BCAAD 26-30ACCDB 31-35DDDBD 36-40CBBAD41-45CDACB 46-50BCBAA 51-55ADDCA 56-60DBBAB 61-65BDBAC词类1.favour 2.elected 3.attracted 4.escaped 5.native 6.advangtage7.consists 8.devoted 9.feeds/ keeps/raises 10.supported