1、大庆中学20102011学年下学期期中考试高二英语试题考试时间：120分钟 分数：150分第卷（选择题） 2011-04-28第一部分：听力（共两节，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.When will the woman go to see the man?A.At 8:00.B.At 9:00.C.At 10:00.2.What class did the woman ha
2、ve this afternoon?A.An English class.B.A history class.C.A chemistry class.3.What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Stay at home.B.Go to the library.C.Talk to her neighbor.4.Which T-shirt does the woman like?A.The green one.B.The red one.C.The white one.5.Where is the woman now?A.In New York.B.I
3、n Chicago.C.In California.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。每段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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6.What does the man probably do?A.A booking clerk.B.A driver.C.A policeman.7.What can we learn from the conversatio
4、n?A.The woman is lost.B.The woman wants to go to New York.C.The woman would like to sleep sitting up.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What is the man doing?A.Watching TV.B.Listening to music.C.Practicing singing.9.Why has the woman been tired these days?A.She cant sleep well at night.B.She has too much work to do.
5、C.She worries about the man.10.When does the conversation take place?A.In the morning.B.In the afternoon.C.At night.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What does the woman want to do with the mobile phone?A.Play games.B.Make telephone calls.C.Access the Internet.12.What color mobile phone does the woman buy?A.Red.B
6、.Pink.C.Blue.13.How does the woman pay for the mobile phone?A.In cash.B.By check.C.By credit card.听第9段材料，回答14至16题。14.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Mother and son.B.Wife and husband.C.Friends.15.Why is the man in the hospital?A.He was burnt a little.B.He took his daughter the
7、re.C.He had something wrong with his heart.16.What does the woman think of the mans job?A.Respectable.B.Dangerous.C.Important.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the date of “Buy Nothing Day”?A.November 28.B.November 29.C.November 30.18.Where did the idea of “Buy Nothing Day”start?A.In America.B.In Britain
8、.C.In Canada.19.How do people celebrate “Buy Nothing Day” in California?A.Parents and children get together to read stories, sing songs and paint pictures.B.They organize a spaghetti dinner to give people information.C.They dress up to tell people not to buy anything.20.Who wanted to tell others abo
9、ut “Buy Nothing Day” in New Mexico?A.The parents.B.The teachers.C.High school students.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。 21.My brother is always warning me when I go out, “Dont get off the bus _it is stopping.A.untilB.beforeC.whileD.after22.We had to wait
10、 half an hour_ we had already booked a table.A.since B.althoughC.untilD.before23.Im going to see what Dad is_. Two hours is a long time to take over a coffee.A.upB.up toC.up againstD.up with24.After graduating from college, I took some time off to go travelling, _turned out to be a wise decision.A.t
11、hatB.whenC.whereD.which25.Mark_have hurried. After driving at top speed, he arrived half an hour early.A.needntB.wouldntC.mustntD.couldnt26.How did you like Nicks performance last night?To be honest, his singing didnt _to me much.A.appealB.belongC.referD.occur27.In April, thousands of holidaymakers
12、remained_ abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.A.stickingB.to be stuckC.stuckD.to have stuck28.For many years, people_ electric cars. However, making them has been more difficult than predicted.A.dream ofB.had dreamed ofC.dreamed ofD.have dreamed of29.Teachers recommend parents_ their children under
13、 12 to ride bicycles to school for safety.A.not allowB.do not allowC.mustnt allowD.couldnt allow30.Everything comes with_ price; there is no such_ thing as a free lunch in the world.A.a; aB.the;/C.the;D.a;/31.The news shocked the public, _to great concern about students safety at school.A.having led
14、B.ledC.leadingD.to lead32.Computers and mobile phones, though they are indeed making our life_ and more_, have reduced the need for face-to-face communications.A.easily; efficientB.easier; efficientC.easy; efficientlyD.easily; efficiently33.The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table alre
15、ady _ for a meal to be cooked.A.laidB.layingC.to layD.being laid34.Her father is very rich._She wouldnt accept his help if it were offered.A.What for?B.So what?C.No doubt.D.No wonder.35. _ he said at the meeting the other day was_ impossible.A.That; veryB.That; quiteC.What; veryD.What; quite第二节 完形填空
16、（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）That day I was later for school, so Mom offered me a 36 . I sat beside her in our car, daydreaming about my 37 . Id be graduating from high school in a few months. Id leave high school behind and do whatever I wanted. What 38 I do? Go to college? Or get a job in an office where
17、I could 39 my way up?Mom interrupted my thoughts.“Kassandra, do you 40 that?She asked just as we were 41 the railroad tracks. She stopped the car on the other side and 42 the window. “It looks like a child. 43 ,I saw a small boy walking by himeself. The warning lights on the train tracks flashed 44
18、.The boy stayed where he was right in the middle of the 45 .The whistle sounded. Theres no 46 that train can stop in time!The boy jumped up and down and 47 at the engineer.I took off running. My shoes flopped(松动) against my feet as I 48 , so I kicked them off. I ran faster. Stones crunched(发出刺耳的碎裂声)
19、 and flew under my 49 feet. The ground shook. God, let me get to him! The train was almost on top of him. I 50 the boy in my arms. Keep running! But something 51 me. I fell backward, away from the train. I pulled the boy with me onto safe ground. The train barreled(高速行驶)past. The noise was 52 . The
20、wheels were so close that I could have reached out and touched one.Once the train was out of 53 , I stood up. Mom ran up and hugged me. “Kassandra, I didnt think you were going to 54 it !I got ready for bed that night 55 looking forward to school the next day. I wanted to enjoy every moment in life.
21、36.A.helpB.favorC.handD.ride37.A.loveB.futureC.jobD.university38.A.wouldB.shouldC.couldD.might39.A.walkB.struggleC.feelD.work40.A.seeB.hearC.watchD.find41.A.passingB.repairingC.crossingD.building42.A.brought downB.rolled outC.pointed outD.looked out43.A.At lengthB.Frankly speakingC.After allD.Sure e
22、nough44.A.redB.yellowC.greenD.black45.A.streetsB.trainC.tracksD.roads46.A.possibilityB.problemC.wayD.doubt47.A.shotB.wavedC.shoutedD.laughed48.A.ranB.droveC.thoughtD.walked49.A.bigB.bareC.fastD.quick50.A.drewB.heldC.ledD.caught51.A.attractedB.knockedC.struckD.pushed52.A.deafeningB.soundingC.exciting
23、D.loud53.A.fashionB.mindC.sightD.date54.A.fetchB.doC.makeD.get55.A.thusB.alreadyC.neverD.still第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题, 每小题2分,满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A.Bend over, take a deep breath and drink some water! This is just one of the hundreds of tips you might get if you have the hiccups(打嗝). Hiccups are so m
24、ysterious. We really dont know why they start and why they stop.Everyone has a favorite cure for a case of the hiccups. Some people think that a good scare is necessary to get well. Others eat a teaspoon of sugar. Still others drink a glass of water with a knife in it.An American man named Jack OLea
25、ry claimed to have hiccupped 160 million times over a period of eight years. He tried 60,000 cures, but none of them worked. Finally he prayed to Saint Jude, the saint of Hopeless cases, and his hiccupping stopped immediately.It took a British plumber eight months to cure his hiccups. People from al
26、l over the world wrote him letters with suggestions for getting well. He tried them all, but the hiccups continued. Finally, he drank a “secretmixture someone had sent him. By that evening his hiccups were gone. Why did these cures work for these two men? No one really knows. But people who have stu
27、died many cases of hiccups have an idea. Hiccups usually go away if you believe in the cure.56. _might be the best cure for hiccups.A.Special pillsB.A spoonful of saltC.Cold waterD.What you believe in57.The plumber spent_in stopping his hiccups.A.4 hoursB.2 daysC.8 monthsD.8 years58.According to the
28、 passage, which of the following is TRUE?A.We know why the hiccups start, but we dont know how to stop them.B.Saint Jude is an expert in curing the hiccups.C.The British plumber drank a secret mixture given by an experienced doctor and then became well.D.Some people think that a good scare is a cure
29、 for a case of hiccups.59.What is the main idea of this passage?A.Different ways to stop hiccupsB.What makes hiccups happenC.How to get hiccupsD.Jack OLearys hiccupsB.Most people who experience bad service while traveling, shopping, or dining out do no complain. They accept bad services or products
30、without making a sound. Why? Many feel complaining wont do any good. In fact, theyre wrong, because companies dont want their customers unhappy. Not sure you can do it? Here are some ways to use when things go wrong.1.If you have a complaint, do something about it right away. The longer you wait, th
31、e harder it will be to get your complaint solved.2.First, complain to the servers. If they are not going to solve your problem, then ask politely to speak to a manager. And if that doesnt work, you can always request to speak to the managers manager!3.Demand a discount(折扣). Lets say you were promise
32、d a hotel room with an ocean view, but got a view of a brick wall instead; if you were promised a seat in the front of a plane, but got a seat in the back. You should do something about both of these situations. Ask a special discount.4.Dont be passive. Offer ways you think the company can satisfy y
33、ou.5.Insist on the price you were told. If you are refused, get a managers name and telephone number, and promise to follow up with a letter and a telephone call.6.If all else fails, wait until you get home and take action. Call the companys head office, and speak to the most powerful person possibl
34、e. Then follow up your call with a letter of complaint. If necessary, call the customer protection office in your city and complain.60.According to the text, people dont complain because_.A.they think complaining doesnt workB.they consider it wrong to complainC.they dont want to waste their timeD.th
35、ey dont want to become unpopular61.To complain about something, you should_.A.wait until you come back homeB.prepare for a long timeC.talk to the manager directlyD.try to solve the problem actively62.What might be the best title for the text?A.Get what you should getB.Complain as you pleaseC.Take ac
36、tion to deal with problemsD.Avoid trouble and dont complainC.Do you know how to prepare for and survive a major earthquake? According to Department of Conservation scientists, it is important to have the right answer to that question.How to Be PreparedElectricity, water, gas and telephones may not b
37、e working after an earthquake. The police and fire departments are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to fend for yourself at least three days,preferably for a week. Youll need food, water and so on. Its also a good idea to decide ahead of time how and where your family will reunite if sep
38、arated during a quake. You might choose an out-of-the-area friend or relative that family members can call to check on you._If youre indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot. If youre in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls
39、and do not use the elevator. If youre outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you. If youre driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses.After an EarthquakeCheck for fire. If you smell gas,
40、 shut off the main gas valve(阀). If theres sign of damage to electricial wiring, shut off the power at the control box. If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency(紧急情况). Avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. Be careful that things may fall out of
41、cupboards when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with just a touch. Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes. If you leave home
42、, leave a message telling your friends and family your location.63.The underlined phrase“tend for in the second paragraph probably means“ _A.look forB.take care ofC.be proud ofD.think of64.Which of the following would be the best subtitle for the third paragraph?A.Before an EarthquakeB.After Making
43、PreparationsC.While Staying at HomeD.During an Earthquake65.What should you do when an earthquake happens?A.You should stay away from the kitchen.B.You should drive on a bridge.C.You should turn off the power.D.You should listen to the radio frequently.66.What will probably happen after a big earthq
44、uake?A.The local peoples life will return to normal in a week.B.There will be more earthquakes in a short time.C.There wont be any earthquakes in a short time.D.The local people will stay at home waiting for help.D.Do you want to have a lot of close friends? In order to make it happen, you must do a
45、 lot of things right. You will learn tips on how to build a solid friendship.You should be extra respectful when you are at others homes. For example, you must not make unpleasant comments about them. Once when I was at the house of a friend as a high school senior, I told him he had feet that looke
46、d funny while he had his socks off in his bedroom. He rebutted(反驳),“If youre going to make fun of my feet, you can leave.You must be a person of your word. For example, if you say you will do something for or with your friend, you must follow up on it.You must respect people other than your friends.
47、This includes respecting your friends family members and being polite to others in general.It is helpful to be supportive. You should try to provide help when your friends need it.You should understand them. Even if you do not agree with some of the things they do, you should show an understanding o
48、f why they do them and offer advice while avoiding telling them they are at fault for their problems.You must be caring. You must put care into the things you do for them and show concern for their troubles. Having a good attitude is a must. You must avoid being combative(好斗的)as well as being sad or
49、 mad too often.Take these tips to build solid friendships!67.The purpose of the passage is to_.A.explain why people need close friendsB.teach us how to build a solid friendshipC.show us how important close friendship isD.let people know more about friendships68.What did the author mainly want to sho
50、w by mentioning his friend in high shool?A.Friends should respect one another.B.There is no perfect person in the world.C.Making fun of friends is unpleasant.D.Its impossible to take off ones socks before others.69.The underlined part “be a person of your word in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by“ _.A.
51、make your promiseB.keep your promiseC.be a responsible personD.be an honest person70.From the 6th paragraph, we can learn that we should_.A.agree with things our friends doB.disagree with things our friends doC.tell our friends they are wrong directlyD.express our understanding to our friends第二节（共5小
52、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。Once you stand behind a lectern(讲台) you need something to say, and you want it to be very interesting.The excuse people have for avoiding public speaking is, “I dont have anything to say. My life is boring. 71 How can you express yourself and yo
53、ur message? Here is a list of questions to ask yourself:What is your philosophy? By what values do you live your life? List the key moments of your life. 72 For example: learning how to ride a bike, moving to a different city, taking on a new job, and so on.What subjects and issues are you certain a
54、bout? 73 To make flowers grow? To create world peace? Then share your story with the world! 74 Share your favourie jokes.What makes you angry? Share how you would change teh world for the better if you could. 75 Speak about what catches your attention at the moment. Dont have enough time in the day
55、for all your work? Give a speech on that topic! It will perhaps help you solve that problem.So, what do you have to say? Challenge yourself and discover your voice!A. What makes you laugh?B. Do you have a sad story to share?C. You may not think so at the moment.D. What are you struggling with right now?E. But in fact you do have a message to share.F. Have you found the best way to encourage a child to read?G. Are there any special lessons or experiences that greatly influenced you?版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()
