广东省汕头金山中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题.doc

1、广东省汕头金山中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题全卷满分135分，考试时间120分钟 第一部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意；然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day, everyone became more 1 wait

2、ing for the final school bell. On its ringing, everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David. David was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often 2 what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 3 for the cold winter months,

3、 without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 4 . I can still remember he was always 5 a smile and willing to help. He always 6 after school to help with the cleaning. We never talked much. He would just smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly

4、 7 home. Weeks passed and the excitement over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 8 before the holiday break. I smiled in relief as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around, I saw David 9 standing by my desk. “I have something for you” he said and 10 from b

5、ehind his back a small box. Handing it to me, he said anxiously. “Open it”. I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly upwrapped it. I lifted the lid and, to my 11 , saw nothing. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into the box and said. “The box is nice, David, but its 12 ”. “Oh, no. It i

6、snt” said David, “Its full of love. My mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there”. Tears filled my eyes as I looked at the 13 dirty face that I had seldom given 14 to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgo

7、t the meaning 15 the little empty box set on my desk.1. A. anxious B. courageous C. serious D. cautious2. A. wandered B. wondered C. realized D. learned3. A. modestly B. naturally C. inaccurately D. inappropriately4. A. popular B. upset C. special D. funny5. A. expressing B. delivering C. wearing D.

8、 sharing 6. A. praactised B. played C. studied D. stayed7. A. head for B. aim at C. turn to D. pull off8. A. school B. year C. education D. program9. A. weakly B. sadly C. quietly D. helplessly10. A. searched B. found C. raised D. pulled11. A. delight B. expectation C. appreciation D. surprise12. A.

9、 cheap B. empty C. useless D. expensive13. A. proud B. guilty C. round D. cold14. A. advice B. support C. attention D. order15. A. from B. behind C. over D. towards第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。 Crying marriage? 16 (surpr

10、ise), isnt it? Factually, the custom of crying marriage existed a long time ago in many areas of Southwest Chinas Sichuan Province, and 17 (remain) in fashion until the end of the Qing Dynasty. 18 not so popular as before, the custom is still observed by people in many places, especially Tujia peopl

11、e, who view it as a 19 (necessary) to marriage procedure. It is very much 20 same in different places of the province. According to elderly people, every bride had to cry at the wedding. 21 , the brides neighbors would look down upon 22 as a poorly cultivated girl and she would become the laughingst

12、ock of the village. In fact, there were cases 23 which the bride was beaten by her mother for not crying at the wedding ceremony. In a word, crying at wedding is a means by custom to set off the happiness of the wedding through falsely sorrowful words. However, in the 24 (arrange) marriages of the o

13、ld days of China, there were indeed quite a lot of brides who cried over their 25 (satisfy) marriage and even their miserable life.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Soon Tommys parents, who had recently separated, would arrive for a conference

14、on his failing schoolwork and bad behavior. Neither parent knew that I had called the other. Tommy, an only child, had always been happy, cooperative and an excellent student. How could I convince his father and mother that his recent failing grades represented a broken-hearted childs reaction to hi

15、s parents separation and coming divorce? Tommys mother entered and took one of the chairs. Soon the father arrived. Good! At least they were concerned enough to be here in time. They ignored each other. As I gave a detailed account of Tommys behavior and schoolwork, I prayed for the right words to b

16、ring these two together to help them see what they were doing to their son. But somehow the words wouldnt come. Perhaps if they saw one of his dirty, carelessly done papers? I found a sheet in the back of his desk. Writing covered both sides: not the assignment, but a single sentence scribbled (潦草地写

17、) over and over. Silently I gave it to Tommys mother. She read it and then handed it to her husband. Then his face softened. At last he folded the paper carefully, placed it in his pocket, and reached for his wifes hand. She wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled up at him. He helped her with her

18、coat and they left together. In his own way God had given me the words to reunite that family. He had guided me to the sheet of yellow copy paper covered with the pain outpouring of a small boys troubled heart. The words are Dear Mom.Dear Daddy. I love you .26. The author called Tommys parents in or

19、der to _.A. solve the couples problem B. scold them for their divorce C. help them realize their influence on Tommy D. blame Tommy for his failing grades27. This passage is most probably written by _. A. a teacher B. a journalist C. a lawyer D. a doctor28. How did Tommys parents feel after seeing th

20、e words? A. Satisfied B. Troubled C. Depressed D. Moved29. We can learn from the passage that _.A. the author knew Tommy often wrote to his parents B. Tommy hated his parents divorcingC. the author said a lot to make the parents reunite D. Tommy was greatly influenced by his parents30. What would be

21、 the best title for the passage?A. A separate family B. Tommys essay C. Never divorce D. A good teacher B A team of US psychologists have found that talking to another person for ten minutes a day helps with memory. Socializing is just as effective as more traditional kinds of mental exercise in boo

22、sting memory and intellectual performance, Oscar Ybarra, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, said in a statement. In one investigation, they analyzed data on 3610 people, aged 24 to 96. They found that the higher their level of social interaction (交流), the bet

23、ter their cognitive (认知的) functioning. Social interaction includes getting together or having phone chats with relatives, freinds and neighbors. In another experiment, the researchers conducted lab tests on 76 college students, aged 18 to 21, to evaluate how social interactions and intellectual exer

24、cises affected the results of memory and mental performance tests. The students were divided into three groups: the social interaction group had a discussion of a social issue for 10 minutes before taking the tests; the intellectual activities group completed three tasks (including a reading compreh

25、ension exercise and a crossword puzzle) before the tests; and a control group (对照组) watched a 10-minute clip (电源片段) of the Seinfeld television show. We found that short-term social interaction lasting for just 10 minutes improved participants intellectual performance as much as engaging in so-called

26、 intellectual activities for the same amount of time, Ybarra said. The study was expected to be published in the February issue of the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.31. The underlined word boosting in the second paragraph can be replaced by _. A. improving B. decreasing C. preve

27、nting D. training32. Which is not included in social interaction? A. Having a talk with a neighbor. B. Attending a birthday party. C. Watching TV at home alone. D. Calling your classmates33. Whats the purpose of the experiment on 76 college students? A. To judge the effect of social interaction on m

28、emory and intelligence. B. To find out what is real social interaction. C. To learn how much time is needed for social interaction. D. To show the function of peoples cognition.34. Which of the following questions may be asked in the social interaction group in the experiment?A. What does the author

29、 want to show us?B. Do you like living in a big city or a small one?C. Which word can be used to fill in the blank? D. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?35. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Intellectual exercises improve memory. B. Different people have different ways of communicati

30、onC. Communicating with others keeps you healthy. D. Social interaction makes you smart C When we think of leadership, we often think of strength and power. But what are these really, and how do they operate? Leadership today is not about forcing others to do things. If this is even possible, it is

31、short-term, and tends to backfire. If you order someone to do something against their will, they may do it because they feel they must, but the anger they feel do more harm in the long-term. They will also experience fear. Fear causes the thinking brain to shut down, making the person unable to func

32、tion at his or her best. If they associate you with his emotion of fear, they will become less functional around you, and you will have succeeded in not only shooting yourself in the foot, but possibly making a very good employee or partner unable to perform effectively. Fear has no place in leadshi

33、p. The way we influence people in a lasting way is by our own character, and our understanding and use of emotion. We can order someone to do something, which may be part of the work day; or we can employ them at the emotional level, so they become fully devoted to the projects and provide some of t

34、heir own motivation. Todays work place is all about relationships. Anyone works harder in a positive environment in which they are recognized and valued as a human being as well as a worker. Everyone produces just a bit more for someone they like. Leaders understand the way things work. They know th

35、e pay check is not the single most motivating factor in the work life of most people. The true strength of leadership is an inner strength that comes from the confidence of emotional intelligence-knowing your own emotions, and how to handle them, and those of others. Developing your emotional intell

36、igence is the single best thing you can do if you want to develop your relationships with people around you, which is the key to the leadership skills.36. An employee may have a feeling of fear in the work place when _. A. he is forced to do things B. he cant work at his best C. he feels his brain s

37、hut down D. he thinks of his work too heavy37. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. People tend to associate leadership with fear. B. Working conditions affect peoples physical health. C. Good relationship is the key to business success. D. Smart people are more functional in

38、the work place.38. To positively influence employees, a leader should first of all _. A. provide better suggestions B. develop his own personality C. give his employees a pay rise D. hide his own emotion of fear39. Good leadership is mainly seen in a leaders ability to _. A. provide a variety of pro

39、jects for employees B. help raise employees living conditions C. give employees special instructions D. deal wisely with employees emotions40. This passage is mainly about _ A. not forcing others to do things B. how to develop your emotional intelligence C. how to be a good leader D. how to influenc

40、e people DAdvertising in America offers some great advantages to consumers. For example, in order to keep prices low through mass production, companies must have a mass market for their products. Mass advertising creates mass markets. Producers cannot afford to develop new products, put them on the

41、market and wait for customers to discover them. This would take too long. Demand for some products must be created. This is done through advertising.But advertising sometimes makes it difficult for consumers to make wise decisions. The fact is that when people are constantly flooded with massages th

42、rough the mass media persuading them to buy particular products, many respond by buying them.Advertising is designed to influence an individual to buy a product. Sellers often study human behavior to discover what will convince consumers to buy a certain item. This reason for buying is called a buyi

43、ng motive.Buying motives are usually broken down into two categories: rational and emotional. Rational buying motives include the desire to save money, the desire for comfort, or the desire for good workmanship. Emotional buying motives include buying out of fear, wanting to liked, and wanting to ha

44、ve something better than your friends have.Emotional appeals are found in most consumer advertising today. Certain cars promise to make the driver feel younger and freer. Shoes promise to make the buyers whole life springier. Life insurance policies promise to take the care out of living.Most consum

45、ers believe that they are not easily influenced by emotional appeals. However, companies that sell consumer product obviously think differently. They spend many millions of dollars every day on radio, television, newspaper and magazine ads that use these appeals.41. It can be inferred from the passa

46、ge that one of the advantages of advertising for consumers is that _. A. it can create a big demand for consumer goods B. the mass market created by it leads to low prices C. producers can introduce new products to consumers D. it helps consumers discover new products42. Consumers sometimes find it

47、difficult to make a sensible decision when buying a particularproduct because _. A. many advertisements are too difficult for them to understand B. they are afraid to be taken in by dishonest advertisements C. mass advertising offers them a range of good and cheap products D. they are confused by th

48、e quantity of advertisements promoting it43. According to the passage, a toothpaste ad promising that people who use the product will make a lot of friends is an example of an ad that appeals to _. A. rational buying motives B. the consumers common sense C. emotional buying motives D. the desire for

49、 a good product44. The reason why companies spend enormous amounts of money on advertising is that _. A. they believe people can be influenced to buy a certain product B. it takes a lot of advertising to convince people to buy a certain product C. most consumers are not easily influenced by emotiona

50、l appeals D. advertising based on emotional appeals are every effective45. The best title for this passage would be _. A. Advertising can create demand B. The advantages of advertising C. What effective advertising can do D. The role of advertising in selling products第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 首先，请

51、阅读下列课程信息：A City Water Skiing Centre We are in the heart of the city and give you an easy chance to enjoy the fun and excitement of water skiing. We offer half hour lessons every hour between 9 am and 4 pm. A fun way to get a lot of exercise quickly and then stay fit.B Horse Riding School Our experie

52、nced teachers provide one-on-one instruction that makes learning to ride a horse safe and easy. We are located on a large farm where you will be able to get to enjoy lots of fresh air and the beauty of nature. Open 7 days a week between 8 am and 6 pm.C Ballroom Dancing Society The dancing society is

53、 organizing a special course for new members. No experience is necessary and if you dont have your own partner we will arrange one for you. Have fun learning to dance and making new friends in class and at our many social events. Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7 pm to 9 pm.D Hiking Club The

54、club is looking for new members to join us in our regular hikes. Each weekend we go to local mountains and forest locations for long walks providing the chance for plenty of exercise and fresh air. Different members take part each week so you will have the chance to make new friends. The hikes vary

55、in difficulty from easy to very hard and we expect our members to be fit before they join.E Rons Boxing Gym We dont just teach you how to box; we teach you how to keep fit for the rest of your life. Our training includes many different activities such as running, skipping and lifting weight, as well

56、 as -of course- actual boxing. Once a month we also organize practice fights for members of the same sex and weight. Open 2 pm to 10 pm.F Water Polo Club If you can swim and like ball sports then youll love water polo. It is like playing football in the water, a fun and low-effect way to stay health

57、y. As a water-based sport it is also the ideal way to recover from injury. Open weekdays 9 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 8 pm. 请阅读下列个人信息, 然后匹配人物与拟选的课程。46Harold-is a busy bank manager working in the city. He has put on a lot of weight in recent years and wants to take up a sport that will help him get fit.

58、 He enjoys thrilling and exciting sports but as he often has to work late into the evening and on the weekend, he only has time to go during his workday lunch hour.47Maude-has been retired for 2 years. She is in good health but wants to keep active and remain in shape. She is interested in a hobby t

59、hat isnt too difficult to learn and will give her lots of fresh air and the chance to meet some new friends. She only has free time on the weekend as most weekdays are spent taking care of her grandchildren.48Sid-is a high school student that recently hurt his knee playing football. The doctor has t

60、old him that for the next 6 months he shouldnt put too much pressure or weight on it and he needs to do some sport that will help him build up his strength but will not cause any more damage to his knee. Afternoon after school is his preferred time.49Nancy-is a university student who loves excitemen

61、t and is always willing to try out something different. She has little patience however and wants a sporting activity that will give her the chance to do many different things. As she works part time after class and on the weekend she is only free on weekday afternoon.50Spike-has recently moved to t

62、he city and doesnt have many friends. He is not really a sports fan but wants to do something that is fun and that will give him the chance to meet new people. He is only free in the evening.第三部分. 写作（共两节，满分为40分）第一节 基础写作（共1小题，满分15分） 假如你是刘凤， 你的英国朋友Bob 即将到你所在的国际学校学习。应他的要求，请你写一封e-mail, 介绍你校体育馆的基本情况。【写作内

63、容】1. 历史：40 年的历史，2008年重建；2. 位置：教学大楼的左边，大操场的西边，面朝学校大门；3. 结构：占地面积750平方米，共三层。设备现代，环境优美；4. 项目：游泳、排球、篮球、乒乓球等，三楼还有报告厅；5. 开放时间：早上6：30到晚上10：00；周末照常。【写作要求】1. 只能使用5个句子表达上述全部内容； 2. 开头已给出，不计入句子总数。第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150左右的英语短文。 Dear Ms Jordan,I am sorry for misbehaving in class. I wont do it aga

64、in. Tyler Vincent Turner This is a letter of apology that my six-year-old son Tyler wrote to his teacher. It was simple enough and took less than five minutes to write, but I hoped the message I was sending to Tyler was one that would have a lasting effect. When I made the decision, I hoped it was t

65、he right thing to do. It turned out that Ms Jordan was thrilled when she received the note. She told me that in her 25 years as a teacher no student had ever written her a letter of apology for misbehavior. She literally looked like she was going to cry. I want him to realize that he is responsible

66、for his behavior, good or otherwise. Thats why I decided to make him write the letter of apology. I didnt tell him what to write-the words were his own. And he did so without any unwillingness and gave it to his teacher this morning with an oral apology. If it happens again, hell have to write anoth

67、er letter. Taking responsibility for your own actions should start as young as possible and a six-year-old boy is certainly old enough.写作内容1. 以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；2. 然后以120词就“道歉信”这一主题发表看法，并包括如下要点：1）你给老师写道歉信的一次经历;2）假如你在课堂上违反了纪律， 你会给老师写道歉信吗？为什么？写作要求1在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真

68、实姓名和学校名称。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。四作文 (40分)基础写作Dear Bob, I was so glad to hear that you are coming to study in our school. The Gym of our school has a history of 40 years and was rebuilt in 2006. Facing the school gate, it is located on the left of the school classroom building, and on its east lies

69、the playground. It is a three-storeyed building with very modern equipment and excellent surroundings, which covers an area of 750 square meters. In the Gym, you can swim, play volleyball, basketball, table tennis ect and on the third floor is a lecture hall. It opens from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekdays, and works as usual on weekends. Sincerely yours