1、泰州二中2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题命题：赵明 审题：纪如宾第I卷 (共85分)第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，共5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. Where are the two speakers?A. In a restaurant. B. In a bookshop. C. In a post office.2. What are they talking about?A. Thei
2、r friends. B. The thieves. C. The police.3. Why does the man visit the woman?A. To have a party. B. To help her cook the dinner. C. To borrow some salt.4. Whats wrong with the mans car?A. It was lost. B. There was something wrong with the wheel. C. The bumper and a head light were damaged.5. What do
3、es the lady mainly concern?A. Mikes money. B. The thief. C. The damage.第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料, 回答第6至7题。6. How is the woman going to get to the airport?A. By the airbus. B. By a taxi. C. By c
4、ar. 7. How many hours will the woman leave in advance?A. One hour and a half. B. Two hours and a half. C. Two hours.听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。8. Why did the woman think the man would be disappointed?A. She couldnt reserve at the Plaza Hotel. B. She reserved a wrong hotel. C. She called early, but the hotel w
5、as fully booked.9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Friends. C. Customer and waitress.10. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman was very sorry for what she had done. B. The woman never thought the man would forgive her.C. The man th
6、ought it was too late to tell him.听第8段材料, 回答第11至14题。11. Whats the studys conclusion about violent computer games?A. They may make people more aggressive(好斗的).B. They have little effect on people.C. They are good for peoples intelligence.12. Where is the study probably published?A. On violent compute
7、r website B. On the New Scientist website. C. On natural response website.13. What is the name of the type of brain activity?A. The emotional impact of an image. B. The P300 response.C. The real-life violence.14. How do the players react to the images of real-life violence?A. They get very angry. B.
8、 They havent any strong response.C. They are scared.听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。15. Where may the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant. B. In a market. C. In an office.16. How did the man feel?A. Happy. B. Satisfied. C. Angry.17. What is NOT the mans favorite food?A. Trout. B. Dover sole C. Roast beef.听
9、第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。18. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Going on a journey. B. Going on a picnic. C. Going on a hiking.19. Why does the woman suggest going to Italy?A. The foods excellent. B. She likes drinking there. C. The men are handsome.20. What do we learn from the conversation?A. The
10、y both decided to stay at home at last. B. They agreed to go to the Riviera. C. They disagreed with each other.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项选择（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. Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide? Of course. _, sir.A. Enjoy yourself B. Make
11、yourself at home C. Take your time D. It doesnt matter 22. The manager has _ a car to pick the invited scientist up at the airport. A. arranged B. arranged for C. arranged with D. arranged by 23. Whenever he was asked why he was late for work, he would answer carelessly, always _ the same thing. A.
12、saying B. said C. to say D. having said24. We regret to inform you that there are no tickets _ for Fridays performance. A. available B. spare C. convenient D. affordable25. After a five-hour drive, they reached _ they thought was the place theyd been dreaming of. A. that B. where C. which D. what 26
13、. This package is not _ me, but to someone else. A. address B. addressed C. addressed to D. addressed with 27. This basketball team had lots of excellent players, so its fans never expected that it _ have failed in the final. A. must B. might C. should D. need28. You should try to get a good nights
14、sleep _ much work you have to do.A. however B. no matter C. although D. whatever29. So important _ it to get on well with people around that I have decided to learn some communication skills.A. I have found B. have I found C. I was feeling D. was I feeling 30. Its now generally_ that the young man w
15、as innocent.A. contributed B. promised C. adopted D. acknowledged31. It _ he _ his office.A. was until the clock struck 12 when; didnt leaveB. wasnt until the clock struck 12 when; leaveC. wasnt until the clock struck 12 that; leave D. wasnt until the clock struck 12 that; left32. Have you been to A
16、ustralia? Yes, only once. I _ there only for seven days. A. have stayed B. was staying C. stayed D. had stayed33. Some teenagers are_ to computer games, which, in the long term, may damage their abilities to lead normal lives. A. engaged B. absorbed C. buried D. addicted34. He accidentally _that he
17、was actually in debts and a large sum of money was in great need to pay off the debts. A. make out B. leave outC. let outD. carry out 35. Whom would you rather _ to the hospital?A. have sending B. have sentC. having sendD. having sent第二节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，
18、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。I finished my last work of the week and could hardly wait to get home, take off my nursing shoes, and relax. As I approached(走近) my 36 , I saw one of my 37 standing by the bus stop. I thought it would only take a couple of extra minutes to give her a ride home, and besides
19、, it was 38 cold to be standing outside on the coldest 39 in January. I didnt know where she lived, but I was 40 I would be able to find my way back. We 41 about our work as I drove and before we knew it, we arrived at 42 house. I started driving back. 43 looked familiar, but at first that didnt bot
20、her me. But soon I 44 something wrong. I 45 nothing. But I told myself to stay 46 . I was beyond neighborhoods, streets and 47 streetlights. I no longer knew where I was now. How could I be so stupid! I looked down at my 48 . It was now 2:30 a.m. My gas was slowly running out. I 49 the car and turne
21、d off the engine. In total defeat, I put my head down on the wheel, 50 . Then I raised my head and 51 a shadow down the road in front of me. I turned my headlights on. A car! I drove a little 52 , got out of my car and knocked on the window of that car. An elderly man 53 rolled his window down. I sa
22、id that I didnt know how to get back into town. In silence, he started driving. I ran back to my car and drove 54 him. Finally I recognized a(n) 55 street. As I turned to head home, the car disappeared. Then I pulled into my driveway (车道) when the warning light for my gas tank (汽油箱) turned on. Thoug
23、h so many years have passed, I still thank the old man from my deepest heart.36.A. carB. bikeC. busD. train37.A. classmatesB. patients C. workmatesD. students38.A. notB. exactlyC. tooD. hardly39.A. morningB. nightC. noonD. afternoon40.A. happyB. afraidC. sorryD. sure41.A. caredB. worriedC. exploredD
24、. talked42.A. myB. herC. yourD. his43.A. NothingB. EverythingC. SomethingD. Anything44.A. existedB. escapedC. realizedD. imagined45.A. mistookB. cameC. missedD. recognized46.A. calmB. quietC. braveD. silent47.A. accuratelyB. brieflyC. evenD. illegally48.A. engineB. wheelC. seatD. watch49.A. deserted
25、B. droveC. stoppedD. washed50.A. excitedB. helplessC. delightedD. satisfied51.A. beggedB. sawC. impressedD. adopted52.A. nervouslyB. fasterC. backD. closer53.A. slowlyB. unlikelyC. equallyD. carefully54.A. underB. beforeC. aboveD. behind55.A. cautiousB. particularC. ordinaryD. familiar第三部分 阅读理解（共15小
26、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、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AAre you nervous about climbing because you think its too dangerous? Do you feel youre not fit enough to climb? Do you know how to start climbing?Lets consider the idea that climbing is dangerous. Being afraid is natural, but if you use
27、suitable ropes and other climbing equipments you will feel completely safe. Climbers are usually very careful because they know what they are doing is dangerous. Accidents happen, but when they do, they tend to attract a lot of publicity. As a result, people think there are many more accidents than
28、there are in reality. You cannot expect to start climbing straight away. Climbing is a challenge and challenges take time. First of all, it is necessary that you achieve a good level of fitness. Go to the gym, go swimming, take up jogging and continue to do so throughout your training period. Discov
29、er as much as you can about climbing. Visit the library and find book, especially for beginners or buy climbing magazines and look for articles which describe your situation. Look up information on the Internet. Find out about equipment, methods and places to go. Next, take a course on a climbing wa
30、ll. There are plenty of climbing walls all over the country which have trained and qualified people as instructors. Call your local leisure center to find out if there is one in your area. These training sessions are a quick way to get experience and you are likely to meet other beginners. After thi
31、s, you can do an outside course or join a club where you can meet climbers of all abilities and eventually join in group-climbing events.At first you may not understand the importance of a good training period, but after you have completed your first climb and you are standing safely at the top of a
32、 rock feeling thrilled, then you will know it was the right thing to do.56. The article is written by _.A. a doctorB. an experienced climberC. a beginnerD. a fitness instructor57. The writer thinks a new climber should _.A. begin by becoming fitB. have the courage to meet the challengesC. be aware o
33、f the causes of the accidentsD. do enough sports to get interested in climbing58. By climbing walls you can _.A. join a club you like B. gain enough experienceC. become qualified instructorsD. take part in group-climbing events59. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph probably means _.A. th
34、e climb B. the training C. the equipment D. the achievement BWhen a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying: We have to go to work now, youre left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 1990s and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. That i
35、s, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and that the work they go off to is to go on the stage in a theatre. Stage schools often act as agencies (代理机构) to supply children for stage and television work. More worthy of the name stage school are those few places where children
36、attend full time, with a training for the theatre and a general education. A visit to such schools will leave you in no doubt that the children enjoy themselves. After all, what lively children wouldnt settle for spending only half the day doing ordinary school work, and acting, singing or dancing t
37、heir way through the other half of the day? Then of course there are times for the children to make a name and make a little money in some big shows. Some stage schools give their children too much professional work at such a young age. But the law is very tight on the amount they can do. Those unde
38、r 13 are limited to 40 days in the year; those over 13 do 80 days. The schools themselves admit that not all children will be successful in the profession for which they are being trained. So what happens to those who dont make it? While all the leading schools say they place great importance on chi
39、ldren getting good study results, the facts seem to suggest this is not always the case. 60. People would stop feeling uneasy when realizing that the children theyre talking to _. A. attend a stage school B. are going to the theatre C. have got some work to do D. love singing and dancing 61. In the
40、writers opinion, a good stage school should _. A. produce star performers B. help pupils improve their study skills C. train pupils in language and performing arts D. provide a general education and stage training 62. Professional work used in the text means _. A. ordinary school work B. money-makin
41、g performances C. stage training at school D. acting, singing or dancing after class 63. Which of the following best describes how the writer feels about stage schools? He _. A. thinks highly of what they have to offer B. favors an early start in the training of performing arts C. feels uncomfortabl
42、e about children putting on night shows D. doubts the standard of ordinary education they have reached. C Below is adapted from an English dictionary. Use the dictionary to answer the following questions.figure / fg / noun, verb noun 1 C, often pl. a number representing a particular amount, especial
43、ly one given in official information: the trade /sales figures2 C a symbol rather than a word representing one of the numbers between 0 and 9: a six-figure salary 3 pl. (informal)the area of mathematics that deals with adding, multiplying, etc. numbers 4 C a person of the type mentioned: Gandhi was
44、both a political and a religious figure in Indian history. 5 C the shape of a person seen from a distance or not clearly 6 C a person or an animal as shown in art or a story: a wall with five carved figures in it 7 C the human shape, considered from the point of view of being attractively thin: doin
45、g exercise to improve ones figure 8 C a pattern or series of movements performed on ice: figure-skating IDM be/become a figure of fun: be/become sb. that others laugh at cut afigure: (of a person) to have a particular appearance He cut a striking figure in his dinner jacket. put a figure on sth.: to
46、 say the exact price or number of sth.a fine figure of man / woman: a tall, strong-looking and well-shaped person figure of speech: a word or phrase used in a different way from its usual meanings in order to create a particular mental image or effect figurehead: someone who is the head or chief in
47、name only (with no real power or authority) verb 1 to think or decide that sth. will happen or is true: I figured that if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning. 2 to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part: My opinion of the matter didnt seem to figure
48、at all. 3 to calculate an amount or the cost of sth.: We figured that attendance at 150,000. PHRV 1 figure in: to include (in a sum): Have you figured in the cost of hotel? 2 figure on: to plan on; to expect sth. to happen: I havent figured on his getting home too late. 3 figure out: to work out; un
49、derstand by thinking: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? IDM It/That figures! (informal): That seems reasonable, logical and what I expect.64. She was coming late again for the work. _! It is just like her to be late. You just cant do anything to stop her doing that.A. It figures her
50、outB. It figuresC. It cuts a poor figureD. She is a figure of fun65. The phrase “watch my figure” in the sentence “Dont tempt(引诱) me with chocolate; I am watching my figure.” means “_”.A. add the numbersB. have sports C. try not to get fatD. watch games66. Which underlined word in the following sent
51、ences is used as figure of speech(修辞格)?A. John is fond of animals and raises a rabbit as a pet.B. In some countries, bamboo can be used to build houses.C. We all regard Mr. Smith as an important figure in our company.D. I didnt really mean my partner was a snake.DOne evening a grandson was talking t
52、o his grandfather about inventions. The grandson asked his grandfather about the computer age and other inventions.The grandpa replied, “Well, let me think for a minute I was born before television, penicillin, frozen foods, Xerox machines, contact lenses and Frisbees. There was no radar, credit car
53、ds, laser beams or ball-point pens.Man had not invented air conditioners, dishwashers, clothes dryers, and the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and man hadnt yet walked on the moon.Time-sharing meant a time the family spent together in the evenings and weekends not purchasing condominiu
54、ms. We had never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, or guys wearing earrings.”If you saw anything with Made in Japan or any other countries on it, it was junk. The term making out referred to how you did on your school exam. Pizza Hut, McDonalds, and instant coffee were unhea
55、rd of.In my day, coke was a general cold drink（not the name of Coca Cola）; pot was something your mother cooked in（not a drug）, and rock music was your grandmothers lullaby（摇篮曲）（not a kind of popular music）. Aids were helpers in the high officials office（not a deadly disease）; chip meant a piece of
56、wood（not a part of a computer）; hardware was found in a hardware（五金器具）store, and software wasnt even a word. And we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady needed a husband to have a baby.No wonder people call us old and think we are confused and say there is a generation gap, and h
57、ow old do you think I am?”This man would be only 59 years old.67. Which of the following statements suits the writers opinion?A. There are too many inventions in the world.B. Old people always dont keep up with the society.C. The world is changing too fast.D. New generation never understands the old
58、.68. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. the young generation looked down upon the oldB. the old contributed much to the inventionsC. new inventions usually benefit the young greatlyD. it is difficult for the old to accept all the changes69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the
59、passage?A. The grandfather believed that it was reasonable that guys wore earrings.B. In the grandfathers opinion, new inventions brought great convenience to human beings.C. The grandfather thought there was a better family relationship at his time.D. the grandfather thought so many new inventions
60、usually made old people feel stupid.70. Whats the grandfathers attitude towards so many changes?A. Thankful. B. Unfriendly.C. afraid. D. Curious.第II卷 (共二节，计35分)第三部分：写作第一节 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空限填1个单词。The health dangers of smoking have been well reported. F
61、or years, doctors have warned that smoking can cause lung cancer. Studies also have linked smoking to several other kinds of cancer, heart attacks and other diseases, lung diseases, and a number of other medical problems. The repeated health warnings have had an effect. Thousands of people have stop
62、ped smoking. But as many people have learned, stopping smoking can be very difficult.A major problem apparently is the nicotine, a poisonous substance found in tobacco. Small amounts of nicotine are released as tobacco is burned. And over many years of smoking, a persons body becomes dependent on th
63、e substance. An attempt to stop smoking brings the problems of nicotine withdrawal（脱瘾过程）.American medical researchers have found that nicotine withdrawal causes people to become angry very easily, aggressive, worried and unable to think sharply. Many people who have tried to stop smoking would confi
64、rm those findings.To help people give up smoking, some tobacco companies have proposed chewing tobacco, or using snuff as safe substitutes（替代物）. Snuff is a tobacco powder that usually is breathed in. But many people put it between their gum and cheek.A group of British scientists said recently that
65、many lives could be saved by a major program to get cigarette smokers to change to snuff. An American scientist, Allan Blum, disagreed. Dr. Blum argued that snuff, put in the mouth, can cause gum disease, teeth problems and throat problems that lead to cancer. Dr. Blum also warned against chewing to
66、bacco as a substitute for smoking. He said chewing tobacco can lead to cancer of the mouth, throat or digestive system.Medical researchers say another possible substitute for smoking is a special nicotine chewing gum. The gum is already sold in Europe and Canada. A report says research shows that th
67、e chewing gum will increase the amount of nicotine in a persons blood. This helps satisfy some peoples desire for a cigarette. However, the report says, the chewing gum also leads to some unpleasant side effects. And it may be dangerous for people with heart problems.Two other American scientists sa
68、y they have found that the most effective way to stop smoking is to do it completely, suddenly, all at once. The report by Saul Shirtman and Dr. Murray Jogbett says that by stopping all at once, the worst problems of nicotine withdrawal are over in just a few days. But, they say, by continuing to sm
69、oke, even a little less each day, the problems of withdrawal never end completely.Bad effects of smokingMany kinds of disease and a number of other medical (71) are connected with smoking. Difficulty in stopping smokingThe (72) for this is that smokers are (73) on nicotine, a poisonous substance in
70、tobacco, and people (74) to stop smoking have emotional problems and are unable to think sharply.(75) to stop smokingLooking for substitutes for smokingSnuffCausing gum disease, teeth problems and throat problems (76) to cancer.Chewing tobaccoCausing cancer of the mouth, throat or digestive systemNi
71、cotine chewing gum Helping satisfy some peoples desire for a cigarette by (77) the amount of nicotine in ones blood. Having some side effects and being dangerous for people who (78) from heart problems.Giving up smoking (79) , suddenly, all at onceIn a few days, the worst problems of nicotine withdr
72、awal no longer (80) . 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分） 孝敬其实很简单，天下最不能等待的事情莫过于孝敬父母。你是怎样认识孝敬父母这一问题的? 作为子女，我们能为父母做些什么? 请根据对右图漫画的理解，谈谈你的感受。你的短文应包含以下三个方面：1. 孝敬父母是我们的天职。孝敬父母（honor our parents.），就是子女对父母的尊重。2. 孝敬父母要体现在日常生活中的一件件小事上。做一些力所能及的事情来帮助（孝敬）父母，（心里想着父母，理解. 关心父母；行动上帮助父母，为父母分忧；努力学习，积极向上，让父母高兴等）3. 谈谈你的感言。 As we can see in the picture,
