1、2013-2014学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题【新课标】第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节:(共5小题;第小题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答案,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. How is the man going to school today?A. By bus B. By bike C. By taxi2. What does th
2、e woman say? A. English is the official language in the UK. B. The majority of UK citizens speak only English. C. There are five native languages in the UK.3. Who probably are the speakers? A. Toms teachers. B. Toms parents. C. Toms friends.4. Whats the weather like in Beijing these days? A. Cold an
3、d sunny B. Hot and sunny. C. Rainy5. How long will the man stay at the hotel in total? A. Two nights B. Three nights. C. One night.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。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题。,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料,回答6、7题。6. How often do the b
4、uses depart? A. Every half hour. B. Every five minutes C. Every fifteen minutes.7. Where do the buses leave? A. From the City Hall. B. From the end of Wrexham Street. C. From outside the Tour Bus office.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题8. What kind of apartment does the woman prefer? A. A one-bedroom one B. A two-bedr
5、oom one C. A three-bedroom one9. What is included in the monthly rent? A. The security deposit. B. Parking charge. C. Electricity.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。10. What color shirt does the man want? A. A yellow or blue one B. A blue or grey one C. A yellow or black one.11. What does the man think of the silk sh
6、irts? A. They are too expensive. B. They dont fit him C. The colors are not light enough.12. What will the man do this Saturday? A. Travel abroad. B. Go to a meeting C. Go to the store again听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。13. When do the speakers decide to meet? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday C. On Thursday.14. Wha
7、t do the speakers decide to do? A. Go out for a drink. B. Go out for dinner. C. Stay in and watch a DVD15. Where is The Orange Tree? A. On Church Road. B. On Love Lane. C. On Potter Street.16. When will the speakers meet? A. At 7:10 pm. B. At 7:45 pm. C. At 8:00 pm听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What is the g
8、eneral admission for adults? A. 5.5 dollars. B. 3.5 dollars. C. 4.5 dollars18. When is the special price offered? A. Before 9:30 am on Sundays. B. After 9:30 am on Saturdays. C. Before 9:30 am on Saturdays.19. What can be rented at the zoo? A. Cars and bicycles. B. Baby carriages and wheelchairs C.
9、Umbrellas and bicycles20. At least how many people can be offered the group rates?A. 300. B. 18. C. 13.第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 单选填空(共15 小题,每小题1分,满分15分)从A、四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。21. -Can I offer you something to drink?- _ . I cannot stay long.A. Yes, a coffee would be nice. B. No, thanks
10、. C. My pleasure. D. No problem.22. Tony came late again, _ we could have finished our work earlier and left earlier.A. otherwise B. however C. therefore D. because of23. When he moved to Canada, the children _ to the change very well.A. adopted B. accustomed C. suited D. adapted24. Mr. Smith tries
11、to _ a few minutes every day to do some exercise.A. set up B. set down C. set aside D. set about25. _ into a key university, students have to work very hard.A. Being admitted B. To admit C. Having admitted D. To be admitted26. - Everything _ into consideration, Marys work is good.- I cant agree more
12、.A. to take B. taken C. taking D. is taken27. Park Geun-hye of South Korea won the presidential election, becoming the first woman _ the country.A. leading B. led C. to lead D. being led28. - Can you see the bridge _ over there?- Yes. Its scheduled to be completed next year.A. built B. to be built C
13、. having built D. being built29. Those conditioners are our best-selling products because they are easy _ and work with little noise.A. to handle B. to be handling C. to be handled D. handling30. - Did you arrive here this morning?- Yes, it was at nine oclock _ we came here.A. when B. before C. that
14、 D. which31. The smog in many parts of our country these days is reported _ public awareness of the air quality.A. to have raised B. to be raised C. raising D. having raised32. The old temple _ roof was damaged in the storm is now under repair.A. where B. which C. its D. whose33. You shouldnt knock
15、at the door frequently; nobody enjoys _ repeatedly.A. to be interrupted B. to interrupt C. being interrupted D. interrupting34. He was punished severely for making a call while driving on January 1st, 2013, _ the new traffic rules took effect.A. who B. when C. that D. which35. A whole series of even
16、ts make him aware of the truth _ Rome was not built in a single day.A. which B. that C. what D. where第二节 完形填空(共20小题:每小题1.5分,满分30分) 阅读下面的短文,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涂黑。At the beginning of the new term, I was told that I was going to teach math in a new class. Hearing that it wa
17、s a class that several 36 had complained about, I became 37 . Eager to know 38 I can handle this group, I asked the former teacher about the students. She told me that the students were naughty and unwilling to 39 the rules. Especially there was one boy who was lazy and 40 on purpose so that he woul
18、d be allowed to move back to his fathers house in another state. 41 I met my new students, I 42 to make my class lively. I was surprised and delighted to see they behaved better than I had thought. As I was giving them 43 problems to solve, something amazing happened. The boy who tried to fail was 4
19、4 his hand. I nodded. He stood up and gave the absolutely correct answers. I 45 him and smiled gratefully.Later I told the boy how I was 46 of his efforts and gave him a positive letter to take home. He said, “I 47 you had been my teacher last term. You are the first one to send a 48 note home. I wi
20、ll try to do well in my studies in the future.” He was so 49 that he was almost crying. At the end of the class he 50 me again.I believe that this student will 51 himself this term. Sometimes we teachers 52 students without seeing their potential (潜力). Too often we 53 the negative rather than the po
21、sitive. It is possible for a teacher to 54 students attitude with love and 55 . The reward of making a difference in students is great!36.A. parentsB. students C. classmatesD. teachers37.A. angryB. anxiousC. curiousD. excited38.A. howB. whyC. whenD. where39.A. obeyB. desertC. understandD. copy40.A.
22、fellB. criedC. failedD. quitted41.A. ThoughB. AfterC. BecauseD. If42.A. refusedB. triedC. agreedD. predicted43.A. historyB. EnglishC. chemistryD. math44.A. closingB. crossingC. raisingD. shaking45.A. praisedB. doubtedC. askedD. trusted46.A. satisfiedB. confidentC. proudD. careful47.A. wishB. knowC.
23、advocateD. realize48.A. clearB. strictC. positiveD. complex49.A. cautiousB. excitedC. interestedD. worried50.A. supportedB. promisedC. greetedD. thanked51.A. improveB. forgiveC. admireD. accept52.A. inspireB. ignoreC. exchangeD. evaluate53.A. leave outB. give upC. take inD. focus on54.A. acquireB. p
24、reventC. changeD. defend55.A. freedomB. encouragementC. moneyD. time第三部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words.He used to come downstairs to breakfast.The morning paper l
25、ay beside his plate. He always read the “Deaths” first, and then he knocked once on the table. One of my sisters brought his toast(烤面包片),already buttered for him. Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, “I love you very much, Edith. I would love you more if you buttered my toast on both s
26、ides.” He read the paper all through breakfast.Two knocks on the table meant “I am ready for my tea.” If a single knock followed, that meant “More toast, please.” After breakfast he said, “Boots.” The paper was spread(展开) for him over the back of an armchair. Yesterdays paper was put on the chair fo
27、r his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned. He read standing, at the same time putting on his boots. With one boot finished, he said, “Bus.” At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there. Her job was to stop the bus when it came. It came early so
28、metimes, and it had to wait for my father.“Overcoat, hat.” One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat. Now she held it open for him and guided his arms into it. Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed. “Handkerchief, pipe(烟斗).” They were brought and put, with his tobacco(烟草), into his
29、 pockets. He looked out of the window and said either “Walking stick” or “Umbrella”. It was handed to him.Ready now, he was still reading the paper. He did not put it down until he heard the shout “Bus coming!” Then he kissed my mother and went out. The girls breathed freely. How lucky a man is to h
30、ave a wife and five daughters at home! 56. When the father made the first knock, he meant _.A. he had begun to read the morning newspaperB. he was made to feel sad by the “Death” newsC. he would start to read the other parts of the paperD. his breakfast should begin.57. What does “Edith” in paragrap
31、h 2 mean?A. A kind of bread B. One of the writers sistersC. The writer D. The writers mother58. All the daughters were quite busy in the morning because _.A. their father never helped themB. their father always gave different instructions at the same timeC. each of them had to start and finish her j
32、ob just on timeD. they were not clever or quick enough to do their jobs59. What was the fathers favorite?A. Reading newspaper. B. Having bread buttered on both sides.C. Giving instructions. D. Being clean and tidyBGiving bad news is a difficult ball game. To help you get through an already difficult
33、 situation, try these tips when you have to tell someone bad news.Think about your audience. People respond differently to bad news. Think about who youre talking to and how best to pass on unpleasant information to that person.Consider the news. Are you the best person to give this news? If not, th
34、en you should consider letting others do it. Remember, however, that if youre talking to someone about your relationship, there is no other choice. It is something you yourself have to face.Look for an appropriate moment to break the news. You dont tell the bride her grandfather died right before sh
35、e walks down the passage. Wait until the time is right and you are at a private place where you wont be interrupted.Find a chair. No one should be standing when receiving bad news.Go straightforward. Give bad news the same way you take off a bandage: QUICKLY. Say that you have bad news and then tell
36、 it. Dont leave the receiver twisting in the wind.Let it sink in. Many people mentally shut down when hearing bad news. Theres no reason to keep talking if someone cant hear you any more.Be ready for anything. Your audience may do nothing or may instead scream and throw things when you give unwelcom
37、e news. You just never know. If things get out of hand, you may need to temporarily excuse yourself or seek the help of friends or relatives.Offer your help. Let people know you are there for them. If youre breaking up with someone, however, you should consider skipping this step, because the last t
38、hing shell want is your help.60. The proper way to express your dissatisfaction with your best friend is to _.A. think about his reaction and avoid letting him know itB. consider you are the best person to tell the truthC. try to find someone else to pass on your dissatisfactionD. go to your friend
39、and let him know your dissatisfaction61. What is the best way for you to break the bad news to a bride?A. To let her stand up B. To release it quicklyC. To wait for a right time D. To shut down her mind62. If your friend loses control of himself after hearing the bad news, youd better_.A. stay there
40、 and do nothing B. scream and throw thingsC. quit and ask others for help D. stay in and keep talking63. What does the underlined sentence really mean?A. She hates accepting any of your help B. She will need your help later onC. You should have helped her earlier D. She will refuse any offered helpC
41、There are a lot of reasons to the popularity of football. All around the world, millions play the sport and many like to watch it. Some would say that the simplicity of game is the main reason for its popularity. But that is not right, because this way, running a marathon or a race would be the most
42、 popular sport in the world. In fact, it isnt. Football is the most popular of all sports.The main reason for the popularity of any sport is the room for creativity inside this sport. Because football has plenty of room for creativity, where the player can use his mind and body to do anything in ord
43、er to get hold of the ball and score and keep the other team from scoring to win the match. All within a set of rules that are made mainly to keep the game clean and better, football becomes the most popular sport in the world.Another reason is the fact that this game doesnt need expensive equipment
44、s. All the kids in poor third world countries play it, they just need a ball and an empty playground, and that would ensure a quality time for a group of kids who want to enjoy their time. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) knows this fact and they always try to keep rules
45、and regulations applicable for the poorer countries.For fans of watching the sport, it is so entertaining to watch the skills and talents of the players in a match. And also the anticipation(预期) and the fact that anything could happen is so compelling(有强烈吸引力的) and engaging in the 90 or 120 minutes o
46、f the game, so results could change in the dying moments of the game. For some special matches, they are better than any thriller movie, because you really dont know what is going to happen afterwards.64. From the first paragraph, we know that running a marathon or a race _.A. is as simple as footba
47、ll B. is simpler than footballC. is the sport that people like watching most D. would be the most popular sport in the world65. The passage mainly discusses _.A. how to play football B. the origin of footballC. the reasons why football rules come into beingD. the reasons why football is the most pop
48、ular sport in the world66. Football is popular to many people probably because _.A. it is so easy a sport to play B. it is just like running a marathonC. it can be played by a group of people D. it is not only creative but also interesting67. From the last paragraph, we can know that football matche
49、s are _.A. difficult to predict B. funny to watchC. dangerous to play D. very easy to learnDContaining the world-famous Terra-cotta Warriors and the Wild Goose Pagoda, part of the citys great wall, Xian is one of the most famous cities in China. Tour Itinerary(行程):Day1:As soon as you arrive to the c
50、ity you are taken to a 5-star hotel.Day2:Directly afterwards, you are taken to the citys most famous golf club known as TheXian Ya Jian Golf Club.Day3:Afterwards you can see theancient city wall, theTerra-cotta Warriors, andthe Wild GoosePagoda and enjoy native foods.Day4:Go back to the golf club an
51、d play to your hearts content.Day5:The next morning you can see thecitys famous Big Mosqueand shortly thereafter you are taken to fly to your next point.Note:Every tour is designed to your wants and needs. Feel free to edit itinerary as you wish and simply send us the changes and we will do what you
52、 decide to be the most pleasant experience possible.Tour Prices (based on per person )SeasonGroup Size2-5 PAX6-9 PAX10 & aboveHigh SeasonsApr/May/Sep/OctIn Twin9828RMB5148RMB3744RMBSingle Room7936RMB3120RMB2652RMBShoulder SeasonsJul/Aug/Nov/DecIn Twin7488RMB5070RMB2808RMBSingle Room4524RMB2808RMB248
53、4RMBQuotation and Hotels (please email us for an enquiry, well quote the price according to your travel date and the number of people in your group.)IncludeExcludeu All entrance fees in the itinerary.u Local transfers by company vehicle.u Service of English speaking tour guide.u Hotel accommodation
54、with the breakfast. u Travel Insurance.u Tips to drivers and tour guide.u Fees due to landslides, road blockade.u Personal expenses: telephone, laundry, etc.68. On which day can the tourists enjoy native foods?A. Day 2 B. Day 3 C. Day 4 D. Day 569. If you join a group of eight in August, youll pay _
55、 at least.A. 5070RMB B. 2484RMB C. 2808RMB D. 3120RMB70. What fees do the tour prices cover?A. Fees due to landslides, road blockade.B. All entrance fees in the itinerary and Travel Insurance.C. Hotel accommodation with the supper in the hotel.D. Service of English speaking tour guide第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,
56、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。It takes a special potato to make great French fries. Thats one thing Americas top chefs agree on. These expert cooks know that there are all kinds of potatoes, and each kind is good for a specific purpose. Russet potatoes, for example, are great for ba
57、king. 71 White potatoes are tastiest in potato salad. Frying potatoes are different from potatoes used for baking and salads.Because potatoes are mostly water, the act of frying them in hot oil leaves little potato matter when the water evaporates(蒸发). In the early days, potato fry makers tried the
58、same varieties that we use for cooking at home. But many of these produced poorly, sometimes as little as 22 percent- twenty-two pounds of French fries form one hundred pounds of raw potatoes. 72 These varieties have what fry makers call high specific gravity-high dry-matter content. Storage is impo
59、rtant for the French fry industry because fresh potatoes simply cannot be found from November to March. French fry factories-especially large ones demand a product that is consistent the year round, a French fry that tastes and looks the same all the time. 73 Potatoes contain protein and many vitami
60、ns. A single potato provides 50 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C. In fact, potatoes, like lemons, were once prized by sailors. Vitamin C prevents scurvy(坏血病). On long ocean voyages, eating potatoes helped sailors avoid getting the disease.To get the most nutrients out of a potato, list
61、en to the chefs. 74 If you remove the skin from potatoes before cooking, vitamins will be lost.One thing the chefs cant agree on is where the best potatoes are grown. 75 Others say Idaho.A. Some say Washington.B. Red potatoes are best when boiled.C. They suggest cooking potatoes with the skin on. D.
62、 The chefs also agree that potatoes are very nutritious.E. Potatoes are one of Americas most popular vegetables.F. Today, French fry makers use modern varieties that can produce 30 percent or higher.G. Dont expose them to direct sunlight, which will turn them green and make them bitter.第二卷第四部分:写作(共两
63、节,满分35分)第一节:短文改错(10分)下面短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。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。Dear Sir or Madam,My name is Li Hua, a high school student from China. I will graduate in this July and I plan to study
64、in your university. Thats because Im writing to ask for some information.I am fond of Environment Science, which is especial famous among the departments in your university. As is know, environmental protection was getting more and more important all over the world. I really want to do something in
65、this field. So I wonder if I can be one of students in your university. Must I take any language tests first? How many shall I have to pay for my education? How can I apply for the scholarship? How do you arrange accommodations for foreign student? Whats the average live cost in the university? Im l
66、ooking forward to you timely reply. Yours truly, Li Hua第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,你的美国朋友来信请你在暑假教她学习汉语。请根据以下要点,用英语给她写一封回信。时间:每周三下午3:005:00地点:你家书房内容:1. 日常会话;2.可适当增加细节,意识行文连贯;3. 中国节日注意:1. 词数100左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3. 开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数;4. 参考词汇 书房(study)Dear Velinda,Glad to hear from you. Id like to tell you what I have planned for your Chinese Study. Best wishes,Yours,Li Hua参考答案七选五71-75 BFDCA书面表达参考答案Dear Velinda,