1、瑞祥高级中学2012-2013学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题第I卷：客观题第一部分：英语知识运用第一节：单选填空（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）1. Fricks home and garden is so beautiful that it is worth _ visit and really _ surprise to me.A.不填; a B. a; a C. a; 不填 D. 不填； 不填2. By the end of this term, Ella has made progress_ in English. A. a good many B. a great deal C.
2、 a number of D. a lot of3. The pear looks dry, but you may be able to _ a few drops.A. break out B. give out C. squeeze out D. put out4. You will succeed in the end _ you give up halfway.A. unless B. even though C. as long as D. as if5. Little _ about her own safety, though she was in great danger h
3、erself.A. did Lucy care B. Lucy did care C. Lucy does care D. does Lucy care6. Her mother doesnt _ of her going to work in England alone.A. admit B. agree C. approve D. prove7. Tom kept quiet about the incident _ lose his job.A. so not as to B. so as not to C. so as to not D. not so as to8. -Be quic
4、k, or we will miss the train.-_. There is much time.A. All right B. Youre welcomeC. Take it easy D. Go ahead9. _time yesterday, I would have come to see you.A. Had I had B. Should I have C.Would I have D. Were I having10. The boss ordered that Jim_ the work on time.A. finish B. finishes C. finished
5、D. will finish11. Parents want to help their children as much as they can, but _, they should make the children learn to be independent.A. on account of B. as a result C. in other words D. on the other hand12. -What do you think of the music?-Oh, it sounds good and really _ me.A. appeals to B. atten
6、ds to C. belongs to D. refers to13. _ another chance, I would concentrate all my attention on how to swim well. A. Give B. Giving C. Given D. To give14. Only after you go to some rural areas suffering water shortages _ realize how serious the situation is.A. can you B. you can C. so that you can D.
7、when you can15. -Did you meet with Mr. Jackson? -_ I had come here a little earlier. A. If only B. Only if C. But for D. For fear第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每题1分，满分20分）Soon it would be the holidays, but before that, there were year exams. All the 16 had been working hard for some time, reviewing their lessons fo
8、r the exams. If they didnt 17 , they would have to retake them in September. There were usually a few who 18 , but Jane didnt want to be one of them. She had worked hard all year, 19 just before the exams she was working so hard that her sister Barbara was 20 about her. She went to bed too 21. The n
9、ight before the first exam, Barbara 22 that she have an early night and take a 23 pill. She promised to wake 24 up in the morning. As she was falling asleep, Jane was afraid that she might oversleep. Her 25 kept jumping from subject to subject. At last, with the help of 26, she went to sleep. In no
10、time at all, she was sitting in the examination hall, looking at the examination 27, but she couldnt answer any of the questions. 28 around her was writing pages and gages. 29 she thought hard, she couldnt find anything to write 30. She kept looking at her 31. Time was running out. There was only an
11、 hour to go. She started one question, wrote two sentences, 32 and tried another one. With only half an hour left she wrote another two sentences. By this time she was so worried that she started 33. Her whole body shook. It shook so much that she 34 up. She was still in bed and it had all been a 35
12、 dream. A minute later, Barbara called her name.16. A. teachers B. students C. classmates D. schools17. A. prepare B. miss C. join D. pass18. A. succeeded B. failed C. ended D. called19. A. but B. so C. and D. because20. A. excited B. frightened C. worried D. pleased21. A. early B. late C. heavily D
13、. eagerly22. A. insisted B. hoped C. ordered D. wished23. A. sleeping B. resting C. exciting D. breathing24. A. him B. her C. them D. herself25. A. hand B. eye C. mind D. body26. A. her sister B. her parents C. the lessons D. the medicine27. A. result B. marks C. desk D. paper28. A. The teacher B. T
14、he students C. No one D. Everyone29. A. If B. Though C. So D. How30. A. with B. about C. on D. to31. A. watch B. textbook C. sister D. subject32. A. gave up B. put off C. look around D. think over33. A. examining B. leaving C. copying D. crying34. A. raised B. woke C. stood D. cheered35. A. nice B.
15、wonderful C. terrible D. special第三节：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一小节（共15小题，每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题说给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。ABritain was a rich country a hundred and fifty years ago. There were a few very rich people who received money from land or investment (投资), and did not need to work. They used to have large numbers o
16、f servants to look after them. There were also many middle-class people, who worked as businessmen or as doctors or lawyers. They usually had several servants to clean their houses and cook their meals. But there were also many poor people, and there was a big gap between the rich and the poor. The
17、poor had very difficult lives. Many worked as servants. They used to be paid little, and they had to work long hours. But at least they lived in a warm house and were well fed. Those who worked in factories were often less lucky. They used to work many hours a day, in dangerous and unhealthy conditi
18、ons. But, even so, they did not use to earn enough to feed their families. They often lived in slums (贫民窟) which were built cheaply by the factory owners. The worst paid people were those who worked on the farms. At certain times of the year, they did not use to earn anything because there was no wo
19、rk for them to do. Life for the poor was not always bad. There were kind farmers and factory owners who helped their workers. And many people cared for the poor. One of them was Charles Dickens, the famous British writer. When he was young, his family was always short of money. His father was a cler
20、k, who used to spend more than he earned. When Dickens was eleven, his father was sent to prison; and Dickens had to work in a factory. At this time, very young children used to work in factories and mines (矿), and clean chimneys.36. According to the passage, lawyers were middle-class people who _.A
21、. used to be paid little B. used to have large numbers of servantsC. used to have several servants D. worked in dangerous and unhealthy conditionsBHow to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the US.For some p
22、arents, the Internet seems like a jungle, filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as dangers and with good guides, some education and a few precautions (预防), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated (航行). “Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they
23、cant be allowed to surf the Internet, were cutting them off from their future,” said an expert.Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are sear
24、ch engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way would be to use what is known as a “content screener (过滤)”. But this cant be wholly reliable（可靠的）, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them k
25、now what is Ok or not OK to see or do on the Internet. Another way is that mum or dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet.A few other tips:Dont put the PC in a childs room but keep it in an area where mum or dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family ac
26、tivity.Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friends they make online.Tell your child not to give online strangers personal information, especially like address and phone number.And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on-line over the phone, send them anything,
27、accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.39. What is the main subject about the passage?A. Opposing childrens going on-line. B. Internet in America.C. American children going on-line. D. Appreciating the Internet.40. Which of the following is right according to the pa
28、ssage?A. Surfing the Internet is the best way of educating children.B. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having ways to the Internet.C. Searching engines can replace parents to select materials fit for them.D. Childrens not having chances to go to the Internet may block（
29、阻止） their progress.41. According to the passage, we can infer that _.A. softwares fit for children want programming B. the Internet contains a lot of harmful sitesC. the Internet will develop betterD. a child who is on-line is in dangerC In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with pe
30、ople they don”t know.This means a hostess may not seat a small group unitl a small table is available(可得到的)，even if a large one is.If you are sitting at a table with people you dont know,it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.At American restaurants and c
31、offee shops you are usually served tap water before you order.You may find the bread and butter is free,and if you order coffee,you may get a free refill.Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants,though they usually do makes rules for bars.Especial
32、ly in large cities,stores may be open 24 hours a day.Servings in restaurants are often large;too large for many people.If you cant finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later,ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”.It may have a picture of a dog on it,but everybody knows youre tak
33、ing the food for yourself.Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal.Some people have “Sunday dinner.This is an especially big noon meal.Tips are not usually added to the check.They are not included in the price of the meal,either.A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on
34、the table when you leave.In some restaurants,a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there.Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.42.Which statement is TRUE according to the first paragraph? A.American people like sitting with people they dont know. B.American people would n
35、ot light a cigarette if the people sitting at the same table mind their smoking.C.American people never sit with people they dont know.D.The hostess always seats a small group at a large table.43.Which is NOT free in American restaurants and coffee shops? A.Coffee B.Bread C.Butter D.Cold water44.Whe
36、n servings are too large for them,American people _. A.leave the food on the table and go away B.take the food home with a diggie bag for their dogs C.ask the waiter or waitress to share the with them D.take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later45.”Sunday dinner” in this passage i
37、s_. A.a big supper on Sunday B.a big lunch on Sunday C.a big supper at the weekend D.a big lunch at the weekend46.Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A.Tips are not usually included in the total check. B.A 15%tip in large cities shows satisfactory service. C.People tip waiters and
38、waitress in A merica. D.People always put tips on the table.DLao Yang was born in a small town. He liked reading when he studied at school. He thought the writers were respected. and could get a lot of money. He wrote a lot of stories and posted them to the editorial departments but didnt receive an
39、y answers.Now he works in a factory. Hes busy at work. When hes free, he always reads something. He always remembers he hoped to be a writer when he was young. One day, Xiao Ping, his ten-year-old daughter, came back. She looked worried and didnt eat anything. She said Miss GAO, her Chinese teacher,
40、 told them to write a solicit article My Father that evening. But she did not know what to write.Thats easy, said Lao Yang. Let me help you.Then he sat down to write the solicit article at once. He easily finished it on time. He was sure Miss GAO would like it. But one afternoon he asked his daughte
41、r if the article had been chosen to post to the editorial department.My teacher said your article digressed from the subject(离题), said the girl.I dont think so, Lao Yang shouted angrily. I described just my father!47. Lao Yang wrote a lot of stories because _.A. he likes reading B. he learned much a
42、t schoolC. he wanted to be a writer D. he wanted to help others48. Lao Yang posted the stories to the editorial departments, _.A. and he got a lot of money B. and he became a famous man C. and he was respected D. but he failed49. Lao Yang hoped _.A. his article could surprise the teacher B. his arti
43、cle could be chosen C. the children could like his article D. everyone could soon know him50. Lao Yangs solicit article digressed from the subject _. A. because he couldnt write it at all B. because he didnt know his father well C. because it was too bad to be chosen D. just because he described his
44、 father第二小节： 任务型阅读（共10个空格，每空1分，满分10分）阅读下列短文，在空格里填入适当的词语。每空不超过3个单词。A recent study shows that nearly 50 percent of the school kids in Beijing do not have breakfast. They tend to feel sleepy all day and have bad memories, so it is hard for them to get high marks in all kinds of tests.Some students who
45、study deep into the night choose to miss breakfast so that they can have a few extra minutes in bed. Others are given money to buy their breakfast on the way to school because their parents are too busy to prepare it for them. In addition, a few school girls want to stay slim and often go to school
46、without breakfast.In fact the morning meal plays an important part. It can provide30percent of the whole days energy. For a creative mind and better judgment, school kids should start their days with a regular breakfast.Having no breakfastReasonsResultsSuggestions1）They 51 late at night studying and
47、 want to52for a while .1）They tend to feel55.1）The morning meal is important,2）which provides 30%of the days58.2）The parents give them money to buy 53.2）They usually have56 .2）It is useful for 59thinking andbetter judgment.3）Some girls want to 54 and go to school without breakfast.3）Its hard for the
48、m to57in all kinds of exams.3）School kids should start their day with 60.第II卷：主观题第二部分：写作（共两节，满分25分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）,并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。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。第二节：书面表达（共15分）假设你是新华中学的学生李华，得知某英文报招聘兼职记者，你有意应聘，请按下列要点给报社写一篇自荐信。1. 表示感兴趣2. 说明优势：知识面，英语水平，合作精神，相关经历3. 希望得到回复注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯Dear sir or madam,Im a student from Xinhua Middle School. Im writing in the hope that _
