1、江西省安福二中2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试(英语)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)请听下面5段对话,选出最佳选择。1.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Neighbors B.Friends C.Strangers2.Who will be responsible for the accident according to the woman?A.The other driver B.The woman C.The man 3.How much rent
2、should the man pay for the apartment?A.500 B.125 C.254.What do we know about the bread?A.Its expensive B.Its hard C.Its delicious5.Who telephoned the man?A.A Miss Grey B.A Mr White C.A Mr Brown第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。6.How many hobbies does the woman have?A.One B
3、.Two C.Three7.When will man start to learn photography?A.Today B.Tomorrow C.This Sunday 请听第7段材料,回答8、9题。8.What happened to Howard?A.He had a traffic accident B.He was badly ill C.He lost his new car9.Where did Howard probably go last night?A.He went to his parentshouse B.He went to the cinema C. He w
4、ent to the police statiom请听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10.What was the man probably doing at first?A.Typing a letter B.Looking for a stamp C.Posting a package11.Where is Justin probably now?AIn a restaurant B.In a bank C.In a post office12.What will the woman do right after the conversation?A.Have lunch B.Mail
5、the letter C.Have a coffee break请听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13.How old is the piano player?A.Fifteen years old B.Sixteen years old C.Seventeen years old 14.When will the conert start?A.At 7 pm B. At 6 pm C. At 5 pm15.What do we know about the man?A.He doesnt like this orchestra B.He has been lacking money rec
6、entlyC.It is his turn to pay for the dinner 16.Where will the speakers meet?A.At the restaurant B.At the school gate C.At the womans dormitory请听第10段材料,回答17至20题。17.What does the speaker do in the Green Park Zoo ?AAn animal keeper B.A cleaner C.A manager 18.Which kind of animal escaped from the zoo?A.
7、A tiger B.A lion C.An elephant 19.What led the animal to escape from the zoo?A.The hurricane B.The earthauake C.The fire20.Where was the escaped animal found?A.In a farm B.In a park C.In a ladys garden第二部分:单项选择(满分15分)21. _ Beijing university is _ university with _ long history.A. The; an; / B. /; a;
8、 a C. The; /; a D. /; a; /22. . -Mum,can I go out to play with Tom for just a while ? - _ and do what you like.A. No way B. Go ahead C. It depends D. Dont worry23. We are good friends though he is ten years_ to me.A. older B. elder C. senior D. more senior24. .Ill talk to my son Bill about it as soo
9、n as possible. He usually listens. We need _ listening. We need action.A. more than B. less than C. not more than D. no more than25. My father earns around 500 yuan per month, which can hardly _ the basic needs of our family. A. approve B. cover C. present D. arrange 26. Her mother doesnt _ of her g
10、oing to study in the United States alone.A. admit B. agree C. prove D. approve27. Students Book 2A _ ten units.A. is consisted of B. is consist of C. consists of D. makes up of 28. _ more time, he can do it better.A. Given B. Give C. Giving D. To give29. He sat there with his attention _ on the famo
11、us picture.A. absorbed B. occupied C. fixed D. devoted30. This was a serious accident _ by inexperienced workers.A. caused B. having been caused C. to be caused D. being caused31. Excuse me! Can you _that the movie starts at 7:00 pm? Yes, I can.A. confirm B. admit C. agree D. conclude32. The Interne
12、t is widely used, which _ the development of English.A. speeds up B. takes over C. takes up D. saves up33. They demanded that the books _ to the school library at once.A. return B. should return C. be returned D. would be34. David has made great progress recently._ and _. A.So he has; so you haveB.S
13、o he has; so have youC.So has he; so have youD.So has he; so you have35. Have you got any particular plans for the coming holiday? Yes, _ , Im going to visit some homes for the old in the city.A. if ever B. if anything C. if possible D. if busy第三部分:完形填空(满分30分)One day, on her way to work, the girl wa
14、s knocked down by a car. When she woke up, she 36 all that could come out of her mouth was just a sigh. She lost her 37. The doctors said she would lose her voice forever. Listening to her parents38, but with nothing coming out from her, she 39.During the stay in hospital, the girl did nothing but c
15、ry. Upon reaching home, everything seemed to be the same, 40 the ringing tone of the phone, which pierced(刺穿) into her heart every time it rang. She didnt wish to let the guy 41. Not wanting to be a burden(负担) to him, she wrote a letter to him saying that she wouldnt 42 him. With that, she sent the
16、43 back to him. 44, the guy sent millions of replies and countless of phone calls. But all the girl could do, besides crying, was 45 crying. Her parents decided to move away, hoping that she could 46 forget everything and be happy,With a(n) 47 environment, the girl learned 48 language and started a
17、new life. A year passed and her friend came with a(n) 49, containing an invitation card for the guys wedding. The girl was 50When she opened the letter, she saw her name in it51_. When she was about to 52 her friend what was going on, she saw the 53standing in front of her. He used sign language tel
18、ling her, “Ive spent a year 54 sign language, just to let you know that Ive not forgotten our 55. Let me have the chance to be your voice. I love you.” He slipped the ring back onto her finger. The girl finally smiled.36. A. realized B. remembered C. regretted D. admitted37. A. friendship B. voice C
19、. marriage D. chance38. A. direction B. relief C. complaint D. comfort39. A. broke down B. turned up C. settled down D. carried on 40. A. following B. with C. except D. like41. A. leave B. forget C. work D. know42. A. marry B. help C. guide D. call43. A. ring B. card C. gift D. necklace44. A. In ret
20、urn B. In addition C. In short D. In general45. A. even B. still C. once D. already46. A. accidentally B. eventually C. obviously D. particularly47. A. competitive B. uncertain C. new D. clean 48. A. native B. modern C. sign D. foreign49. A. notebook B. bag C. parcel D. envelope50. A. tired B. caref
21、ul C. moved D. shocked51. A. anyway B. instead C. recently D. soon52. A. ask B. clarify C. show D. beg53. A. guy B. parents C. boss D. doctor54. A. seeking B. improving C. learning D. researching55. A. discovery B. concern C. task D. promise第四部分:阅读理解(满分40分)AIn many parts of the world, people take na
22、ps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health i
23、n general. In countries where naps are traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few
24、tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a sho
25、rt nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.56. Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text?A. Their body temperature becomes lower. B. They sleep too little at night. C. They eat too much for lunch. D. The weather becomes a lot warmer.57. If you get up at 6:30 am, wha
26、t is the best time for you to take a nap?A. About 12:30 pm. B. About 2:30 pm C. About 1:30 pm. D. About 3:30 pm58. What advice does the writer give on taking a nap?A. Youd better take a nap about an hour after you have lunch.B. You can sleep as long as you like so that you will not feel tired or sle
27、epy.C. Only people in warmer climate need to take a nap.D. If your time is limited, a short nap can also help.59. Naps are good for everyone in any climate because _ .A. a nap makes both your body and mind have a good rest.B. a daily nap benefits your health.C. people who often take naps suffer less
28、 from problems such as heart disease than those who dont.D. All the above.60. What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. All for a NapC. A Special Sleep Pattern. D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate.BTo find how the name Canada came about we must go back to the 16th century. At that
29、 time, the French dreamed of disclosing and controlling more land, of expanding(扩展)trade beyond(超出) their borders and of spreading their faith(信仰) across the world .In 1535, Francois I ,King of France, ordered a navigator (航海家) named Jacques Cartier to explore(探险) the New World and search for a pass
30、age to India.61. In the early sixteenth century, the King of France ordered Cartier to _A.find the new world B.build an entirely new countryC.go and visit the American Indians D. get more information about America and find a way to Asia62. Having reached the Gulf of St. Lawrence Cartier thought _A.h
31、e had already got to India B. it was a water way to the New WorldC.it was a water passage to the East D. he had sailed into the Atlantic63. In the early sixteenth century, Quebec was only _.A.an Indian village B.a little town in southern CanadaC.a village at the entrance to the Gulf of St. LawrenceD
32、.the place which we call Canada now64. Pick out the right statements from the following _A.Quebec was a village and Stadacona was anotherB.Cartier mistook Quebec for StadaconaC. .Stadacona was a village in QuebecD. Stadacona was what the Indians called Quebec then65. “Canada” was first used to refer
33、 to _A.a small town in Stadacona B.the place called QuebecC.a long water passage D.a huge village including Quebec and StadaconaCWinners ClubYou choose to be a winner!The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winne
34、rs Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key card so you can get to your money 24/7 thats 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!Its a club with impressive features for teenagers:No account keeping fees!Youre no millionaire so we dont expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no acc
35、ount keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busy we get that. You may never need to come to
36、 a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part time job!66The Winners Club is a bank acco
37、unt intended for _.Aparents Bteenagers Cwinners Dadults67Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?ASpecial gifts are ready for parents.BThe bank opens only on work days.CServices are convenient for its members.DFees are necessary for the account keeping.68The Winners Club provides magaz
38、ines which _.Aencourage spending Bare free to all teenagersCare full of adventure stories Dhelp to make more of your money69If you want to be a of the Club, you must_.Abe an Internet user Bbe permitted by your parentChave a big sum of money Dbe in your twenties70.What is the purpose of this text?A.T
39、o set up a club B.To provide part-time jobsC.To organize key-cards D.To introduce a new banking serviceeeD Louis Pasteur, one of the worlds great scientists, was born in 1822, and died in 1895.While still a young boy, Louis Pasteur made his decision to become a scientist. He spent much of his life t
40、ime studying the diseases of cattle, chickens and other tame animals. His wife learned to help him with his work. Almost everyone knows that Pasteur is the man responsible for finding a way of preventing milk from spoiling (变质). Not many people know he was the first to imagine and to prove that air
41、we breathe is full of germs (细菌). One of his greatest successes was finding a treatment for people and animals to prevent a disease called rabies (狂犬病). Louis Pasteur won many honors and could have got large amount of money. But Pasteur preferred to live simply. The real happiness of this unusual ma
42、n came from his work. Louis Pasteur did so well in his life that the French government took up his work and created the Institute Pasteur in the year 1888. 71. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Pasteur was a scientist and doctor as well. B. Pasteur lived for les
43、s than seventy years. C. Everybody knows that Pasteur succeeded in finding a way of preventing milk from spoiling. D. Pasteurs wife was of some help to him in his work. 72. From the passage, we know that Pasteur lived a simple life. This is because _. A. he earned little money. B. he cared much abou
44、t money. C. what he really enjoyed was a simple life. D. of all mentioned above. 73. Why were many honors given to Louis Pasteur? A. Because he was the greatest scientist in the world. B. Because he spent much of his life time studying the diseases of people . C. Because he lived simply. D. Because
45、he was a great success as a scientist. 74. Pasteur could have got large amount of money if he had_. A. cared much about it. B. made more discoveries. C. lived a better life. D. achieved more successes. 75 .To Louis Pasteur the real happiness in his life was to _. A. study B. work C. get large amount
46、 of money D. raise tame animals20080425第卷(共35分)第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分35分)第一节 阅读表达(共5小题; 每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文并根据短文后的要求回答问题(请注意问题后的字数要求) Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile can improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness.1. Smi
47、ling Makes Us AttractiveWe are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good because anxieties can push people awaybut a smile draws them in.2. Smiling Changes Our MoodNext time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile.
48、Theres a good chance your mood will change for the better, Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mind.3. Smiling Is AppealingWhen someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lot
49、s and you will draw people to you.4. Smiling Relieves StressStress can really show up in your faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and youll be better able to take action.5.
50、 _When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?6. Smiling Lifts the Face and
51、Makes You Look YoungerThe muscle we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Dont go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the dayyoull look younger and feel better.7. Smiling Helps You Stay PositiveTry this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without
52、losing the smile. Its hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that“Life Is Good!”76. List three aspects that smile can overcome according to the passage? (Please answer within 6 words)_77. Fill in the blank in the passage with in proper words. (Please answer within 6 words)_
53、78. Complete the following statements with proper words according to the passage . (no more than 3 words)Face operation is not necessary .As long as you _, smile can make you younger better.79.What would you do if you are feeling down? Give us at least 3 ways. (Please answer within 10 words) _ _80.
54、What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? (no more than 2 words)_第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假设你是校刊英文版的编辑,请你根据下面表格中的内容写一篇题目为 “Top Meal of the Day” 的文章登在校刊上。现状许多高中学生不吃早餐(skip breakfast),其结果不仅影响白天的学习,而且导致身体变差。原因1. 认为早餐不重要,可有可无;2. 早晨时间匆忙,为了节省时间不吃早晨;3. 女孩为了减肥而不吃早晨。建议每位学生都应该每天吃早餐。原因(自定,至少两个)。要求:1. 请按照要求使文章内容充实,上下文连贯通顺;2. 词数:120左右。 高二英语(参考答案) 五阅读表达: 80. people书面表达:Top Meal of the DayNowadays its common for many high-school students to skip breakfast, leading to both poor school performance and damage to their health. 高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网