1、高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、单项选择（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21I have got _ good news for youYou are to change _ trains in Changsha and take _ fast one. A/; /; a Ba; /; a Ca; the; the D/; the; a22What should I wear to attend his wedding party? Dress _ you like.Awhat Bhowever Cwhatever Dhow23 reasonable, the proposal he at
2、tracted much attentionASounding; put up BSounded; put through CSounding; put forwardDSounded; put on 24The door Something has gone wrong with itAwont lockBwont be lockedCcant lockDisnt locked25Never will I forget the war and sufferings caused to the peopleAit BwhichCwhatDas 26He turned on the channe
3、l, only _that the football match between China and Iraq was over.A. finding B. to findC. having foundD. to be found27- Sorry, its already 6 oclock. I have to be off for an appointment. - OK. _. A. It couldnt be better B. You really have me thereC. Lets call it a day D. Take your time28 Our manager _
4、 for Shanghai in a few days and he has asked me to find out when the earliest plane _ next Wednesday.A. is leaving; takes off B. will leave; is taking off C. leaves; will take off D. is to leave; is going to take off29The sleeping baby would be scared _ a sudden loud noise. A. was there B. there was
5、 C. should there be D. there should be30-David, are you 1istening to me?-Sorry, Dad. I _ to make sense of what the reporter said. A. was trying B. have tried C. am trying D. tried31Its already 10clock. I wonder how it _ that she was two hours late on such a short trip.A. came overB. came outC. came
6、aboutD. came up32We had a really bad time about six months ago but now things are _.A. looking up B. coming up C. making up D. turning up33He is only too ready to help others, seldom, _, refusing them when they turn to him.A. if never B. if ever C. if not D. if any34Will you accept the job offer?If
7、I five years younger, I it.A. were; have takedB. has been; would takeC. were; would takeD. had been; would have taken35We would explain the things the childrens understanding in a simple way.A. overB. underC. aboveD. beyond二、完型填空（共20小题；每小题15分，满分30分）A wise man was visiting the Ganges, a river which f
8、lows through northern India, to take a bath. He found a group of family members on the 36 , shouting angrily at each other. He_37 his disciples(弟子), smiled and asked, “Why do people shout in 38 at each other ?” The disciples 39 for a while and one of them said, “ Because we 40_ our calm, we shout.”
9、“But, why should you shout 41 the other person is just next to you ? You can as well tell him what you have to say in a(n) 42 manner,” asked the wise man. Some disciples gave some other answers, but none 43 the other disciples. Finally the wise man explained, “When two people are angry at each other
10、, there is a distance between their _44 . To cover that distance they must shout to be able to 45 each other. The angrier they are, the louder they will have to shout to _46 that great distance. What 47_ when two people fall in love ? They dont shout at each other but talk softly, because their hear
11、ts are very 48 . The distance between them is either nonexistent or very small.”The wise man 49 , “When they love each other even more, they do not _50 , but only whisper and they get even closer to each other. Finally they 51 need not whisper. They only look at each other and thats 52 . Thats how c
12、lose people are when they love each other.”He looked at his disciples and said, “So, when you 53 , do not let your hearts get distant. Do not say words that distance each other more. 54 there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to 55 . You may end up becomin
13、g enemies, for instance.”36A. roofB. platformC. bankD. street37A. referred toB. attended toC. shouted to D. turned to38A. angerB. excitementC. disappointmentD. surprise39A. thoughtB. relaxedC. listenedD. waited40A. controlB. disturbC. loseD. enjoy41A. as long asB. in caseC. whenD. unless42A. softB.
14、impressiveC. weakD. responsible43A. encouragedB. satisfiedC. entertainedD. bothered44A. directionsB. bodiesC. goalsD. hearts45A. hurtB. attackC. understandD. hear46A. keepB. measureC. coverD. shorten47A. mattersB. happensC. worksD. succeeds48A. closeB. hugeC. specialD. open49A. doubtedB. continuedC.
15、 repliedD. promised50A. passB. cryC. careD. speak51A. sometimesB. stillC. evenD. ever52A. nothingB. allC. oneD. something53A. argueB. apologizeC. criticizeD. explain54A. Worse stillB. ThereforeC. Or elseD. Besides55A. beatB. followC. walkD. return三阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AVirgini
16、a is set to begin enforcing the toughest drunken-driving punishment, one that will require thousands of first-time offenderswhether they were highly drunk or slightly over the limit to install (安装) in their cars blood-alcohol testing devices that can lock the ignition. The devices work like thisA dr
17、iver must blow into a blood alcohol device linked to the cars ignition. If the result is higher than the legal limit, the car will not start. The device also requires random “rolling retests” once the driver is on the road. The measure has caused a debate between groups battling drunken driving and
18、those representing offenders. Such groups as Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program say that Virginias 274 alcohol-related road deaths and more than 5,500 injuries in 2010 remained unacceptably high despite years of cracking down on drunken driving. Ignition interl
19、ock devices, they say, reduce repeat offenses. But some public defenders and lawyers argue that the devices are too severe a punishment for offenders at the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.08, and that the court system will be burdened by more cases going to trial and lower-income drivers will be aff
20、ected by the fees. Del. Sal R. laquinto, who sponsored the bill, had a simple reply for concerns about the costs of the interlock devices: “How much does a life cost?” “Blowing into a tube for six months, you will remember that, ” Iaquinto said, “ and you are not likely to offend again. ”56The ignit
21、ion probably refers to the part in a car where _.Athe alarm goes off Bthe car is fueled Cthe key is placed Dthe engine starts 57Who are required to install the blood-alcohol devices according to the current law?AThe repeat drunken-driving offenders. BThe first time drunken-driving offenders. CDriver
22、s whose blood alcohol level is below 0.15.DThe drivers who are not able to pay offence fees. 58Some groups support the new law because _.Athe government can be financed to build roads Bsome traffic deaths and injuries may be avoided Clower-income drivers will not afford to drink again Dthe court sys
23、tem is forced to work more effectively 59The debate aroused by the measure suggests that _.Ajustice has long arms Bpunishment is the key to all Cno law is absolutely perfect Dprevention is better than cure BLouis Armstrong had two famous nicknamesSome people called him BagamoThey said his mouth look
24、ed like a large bag Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musiciansJazz was invented in the city a few years before his birthArmstrong often said, Jazz and I grew up together A
25、rmstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet (短号) at a boys homeIn his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musicianHe played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi RiverAt that time, New Orleans was famous for the new
26、 music of jazz and was home to many great musiciansArmstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal In 1922 he went to ChicagoThere, the tale of Louis Armstrong beginsFrom then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he wentArmstrong
27、had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song His cornet playing had a deep humanity (仁爱) and warmth that caused many listeners to say, Listening to Pops just makes you feel good all over He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in t
28、he worldHis death, on July 6, 1971, was headline news around the world60Armstrong was called Pops because he Alooked like a musician Bwas a musician of much influenceCshowed an interest in musicDtraveled to play modern music61Which statement about Armstrong is true? AHis tale begins in New OrleansBH
29、e was born before jazz was inventedCHis music was popular with his listenersDHe learned popular music at a boys home 62Which would be the best title for the text? AThe Invention of the Jazz MusicBThe Father of the Jazz StyleCThe Making of a MusicianDThe Spread of Popular MusicCLast week Adeles secon
30、d album, 21,sold 257,000 copies in the UK, a sales figure that would look incredible as an opening sales week for any album by any global superstar. The fact that the album was celebrating its 10th week at No.1, and that each of the previous nine weeks it had sold over 100,000 copies, makes what Ade
31、le has achieved look miraculous. The last female singer to spend that long at No.1 in the UK was Madonna in 1990 with her greatest hits compilation, The Immaculate Collection.For Adele, the success of 21 is part of a perfect storm of talent, timing and a connection that went beyond gender, age and c
32、redibility. But what does it say about the state of the music industry? Does Adeles success signal a return to the MOR(适合大众口味的音乐) musical depression, when the likes of James Blunt dominated the charts? Her success may well lead to a great many similar acts aiming for an MOR audience, but thats more
33、the fault of an industry desperate to recreate any kind of success by creating poor copies until the world shouts stop now.What seems to have set Adele apart is her apparent ordinariness, besides that incredible voice. While Gagaparades around in a dress made of meatand Beyonce orbits a world out of
34、 touch to the majority of most human beings, Adeles chain-smoking, girl-youd-like-to-go-to-the-pub-with persona stands out. Even for a British act, her ordinariness goes against trend, with fellow Jessie J adopting a very American habit of over-emoting, talking about a journey and making the idea of
35、 being a pop star seem fairly difficult. Its this universality and broad appeal thats helped her translate talent into sales. While the first single from 21, Rolling in the Deep, appealed to Radio 1 listeners and bloggers, the second single, Someone Like You, is so successful that silenced the grand
36、 O2 Arena during this yearsBrit Awards. The press can write pages and pages in that theres enough of a connection of musicians Rick Rubin worked on the album, theres a cover of the Cure, Mumford & Sons were an influence while the gossip magazines have been excited by the fact that the album is one l
37、ong break-up record, eager to find the ex.63Adeles achievement seems unbelievable for the reason that _.A. the sales of her second album achieved an incredible success last week in the UKB. her second album ranked first in a row with the incredible average sales per weekC. Madonna was the last femal
38、e singer in the UK to stay at No. 1 as long as she didD. she is such an ordinary singer with so fascinating a voice in the music industry64According to the author, the success of Adeles second album _.A. to a large extent depends on her apparent talent for music B. is because of her extraordinarines
39、s and the wonderful voiceC. lies in gift, timing and something beyond sex, age and trustD. is largely due to the state of the music industry currently65Compared with other female pop stars, what does the author think of Adele?A. She stands out in a totally different way from Gaga and Beyonce.B. She
40、and Madonna are contemporary megastars in music.C. Only she and Madonna spent that long at No.1 in the UK.D. Jessie J and she both have an American habit of expressing themselves.66What helped Adele successfully turned her gift of singing into sales?A. Her musical talent. B. The joint work of musici
41、ans in the album.C. Her incredible voice. D. Her universality and broad appeal.67The author thinks that the current musical trend in the UK is _.A. satisfying B. disappointing C. dangerous D. desperateDIn Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. Peop
42、le love these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to animal hospitals to give them injections(注射) so that they wont carry diseases. They have special animal food stores, though they can get animal food in almost every kind of stores. Some p
43、eople spend around two hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal food. When you visit peoples houses, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud of them. You will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of birds are welcomed to com
44、e and have a good meal. They are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any animal in Canada. They have a law against killing wild animals. If you killed an animal, you would be punished. If an animal happened to get run over by a car, people would be very sad about it. People in Canada h
45、ave many reasons to like animals. One of them might be: Their family ties are not as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life. Then the old will feel lonely. But pets can solve this problem. They can be good friends and never leave them alone.68The pass
46、age mainly talks about _. A. how to keep diseases from petsB. Canadians have pets as friendsC. how to take good care of petsD. life of the old in Canada69Pets are given injections in animal hospitals _.A. in order to keep them safeB. after being taken homeC. because they carry diseasesD. because the
47、y are sick70The word “bird feeder” in the second paragraph probably means _.A. a person who gives food to birdsB. a container that has food for birdsC. something that catches birdsD. an animal that eats birds第二节（共5小题；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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Many people think of guys as b
48、eing carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a persons opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 71 You appreciate your b
49、ody for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 7 2 Here are some ideas:Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketbal
50、l, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 73 Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques(体形)dont just happe
51、n. 74 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body! Practising good habitsregular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes and so oncan help you build a positive body
52、 image. 75 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit(智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what youre good at.B. Be yourself.C. Having a positive body image means f
53、eeling satisfied with the way you look.D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.G. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?四短文改错（10分）此题要求改正短文中的错误。短文中共有1
54、0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。I feel quite sure the chemistry test that were going to have tomorrow. The teacher has already told us exact what to study and I think my grades on ho
55、mework has been good. In a fact, I think chemistry has always been one of the subjects that I enjoy it most. Susan and I had already spent two hours review pages 115-140 tonight. We are going to devote another hour to practice some of the sample (实例) problem. Then I will ready for the test.五书面表达请以“Positive and Negative Aspects of Sports 为题写一篇英语短文，内容包括：体育运动的好处；体育运动可能带来的副作用；你参加运动的体会注意：1.词数：120词左右；2.可以适当加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯。Positive and Negative Aspects of Sports_参考答案36C37D38A39A40C41C42A43B44D45D46C47B48A49B50D51C52B53A54C55D56D57A58B59C60B61C62B63B64C65A66D67B68B69A70B71.C72.G73.D74.E75.B11