1、揭阳第一中学20102011学年度第二学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷命题人：潮州金中苏雪枫老师审题人：潮州金中李琳老师一、模拟听说考试（共两节，满分15 分）第一节 角色扮演（共8题，每小题 1 分，满分 8 分）根据中文提示，用英文提1-3三个问题Q1: 下个月的演讲你要准备多长时间？ Q2：你需要哪些方面的资料？ Q3：我们需要咨询Smith先生的意见吗？ 听电脑提问，回答4-8六个问题。A4 A5 A6: A7 A8: -第二节 复述故事 （共7小题；每小题1分，满分 7 分）请听下面一个故事，然后根据故事意思填空，每条横线不超过5个词。录音读两遍。 9 was on the road,
2、with 10 on his horse. Suddenly the bag fell onto the road. It was 11 to lift alone. He had to wait for help. Just then a man 12 came up to him. 13 because it was the great man living nearby. How could 14 help a poor famer like him? But the great man readily helped the farmer. When the farmer express
3、ed his thanks to the great man, the great man said that he only hoped that the farmer could also help 15 .二、单项选择（共15题，每题1分，总分15分）16She asked and asked, so we couldnt but_ her everything.Atold Btell Ctelling Dhave told17We were lucky that we just escaped the rain Abeing caught in Bto be caught in Cca
4、tchingDto catch18. While shopping, people sometimes cant help _ into buying something they dont really need. A. to persuaded B. persuading C. being persuaded D. be persuaded 19. Rainforests and burned at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the future. A. cut B. are cut C. are bei
5、ng cut D. had been cut 20.Why did you leave that position? I a better position at IBM. A. offer B. offered C. am offered D. was offered 21. The boy will _by his elder sister. A. look after B. be taken care C. take care of D. be taken care of22. All that is worth _ should be well _.A. doing; doneB. b
6、eing done; doneC. doing; doing D. being done; doing 23. Whats wrong with your radio? -I dont know. It _by my brother now. A. has repaired B is repaired C is being repaired D is repairing24. Is this museum _ some German friends visited last Wednesday? A. that B. where C. in which D. the one 25. Which
7、 sentence is wrong? A. The finger I dipped into the cup was not the one I put it into my mouth. B. Do you know the boy who jumped onto the platform? C. Science and new technology have made it possible for farmers to produce more food on the same amount of land. D. People in ancient times took it for
8、 granted that the sun moved round the earth. 26. Whatsurprisedmewasnotwhathesaidbut_hesaidit. A. theway B. inthewaythatC. inthewayD. thewaywhich27. Mr. Crossett will never forget the day _ he spent with his various students. A. when B. which C. during which D. on which 28. George Washington was born
9、 in 1732 in a rich family in _ is now the state of Virginia.A. whichB. where C. that D. what29. The reason why I didnt go to France was _ a new job.A. because I gotB. because of getting C. I got D. that I got30. The teacher asked the students _ was the most interesting one of all the passages they h
10、ad read.A. that B. which C. as D. what三、完型填空（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3145各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A true apology is more than just acknowledgement（承认）of a _31_. Its recognition that something youve said or done has damaged a relationship - and that you 32 enough about that relationship t
11、o want it 33.Its never easy to acknowledge yon are in the wrong. Being human, we all need the art of apology. Look back and think how 34 youve judged roughly（草率），said 35 things，pushed yourself ahead at the expense（在使某人受损的情况下）of a friend. Some deep thought in us know that when such a small mistake ha
12、s been made, your feeling will stay out of balance until the mistake is acknowledged and your 36 is expressed.I remember a doctor friend, 37 me about a man who came to him with 38 illnesses: headache, insomnia（失眠）,stomachaches and so on. No physical 39 could be found. Finally the doctor said to the
13、man,“ 40 you tell me whats on your conscience（良心）,I cant help you.”After a short 41, the man told the doctor that he seized all the money that his father gave to his 42, who was abroad. His father had died, so only he himself knew the matter. The doctor made the man write to his brother making an 43
14、 and enclosing（附寄）a44.In the post office, the man dropped the letter into the mail box. As the letter disappeared, the manburst into tears. “Thank you, doctor,” he said, “I think Im 45 now.” And he was.31. A. storyB. painC. mistakeD. loss32. A. lostB. careC. adviseD. heard33. A. builtB. formedC. rep
15、airedD. damaged34. A. longB. oftenC. muchD. soon35. A. kindB. unkindC. goodD some36. A. appreciationB. sympathyC. ideaD. apology37. A. askingB. tellingC. requiringD. setting38. A. strangeB. seriousC. variousD. much39. A. signsB. reasonC. causeD. marks40. A. WheneverB. UnlessC. SupposeD. Although 41.
16、 A. silenceB. letterC. smileD. meal 42. A. wifeB. motherC. brother D. sister 43. A. fortuneB. livingC. announcementD. apology44. A. noteB. cardC. checkD. photo 45. A. sorryB. youC. poorD. all right四、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）_46_(undoubted), everyone has one or more friends in his or her daily life.
17、Someone may come across the fact _47_ one of his friends borrows some money from him but doesnt return _48_ in time. At this time, he must _49_(face) with the question how to ask his friend to return his money, in person or by writing a letter? If I were forced to choose one of the two, I would pref
18、er _50_ latter. Once I received a letter from one of my friends unexpectedly, _51_ which he asked me to return his money in a polite way. In my opinion, the letter doesnt hurt me. _52_, it helps me to get along with my friend _53_ closely than ever before. If I hadnt received his letter, it would ha
19、ve ruined our friendship only because of some money. As far as I am concerned, everyone suffers _54_ the strain(压力) of modern life. If you drop in on your friend just because you want to get your money back, it will hurt your friend and obviously hurt your relationship. However, a kind letter not on
20、ly can solve the problem that upsets you, _55_also can further develop your relationship.五、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ASome people say that the best way to reduce the size of your waist is to do stomach exercise. Many people believe that when specific muscles are exerc
21、ised, the fatty tissues (组织) in the immediate area are burned up. The truth is that exercise burns fat from all over the body and not from one specific area. Of course, if you reduce the fat throughout your body, you will certainly see results around your waist too.Some people believe that you need
22、to exercise twice a week in order to keep a sufficient level of physical fitness. However, studies directed by American scientists show that unexercised muscles lose their strength very quickly. Within 48 to 72 hours, you must use the muscles again to reestablish (重建) the good physical effects. And
23、what does that mean to you? American scientists concluded that while daily exercise is most helpful, exercising every other day or three days a week will keep a sufficient level of physical fitness.Is it true that you burn more calories running one mile than walking the same distance? The answer is
24、no. The truth is that you use the same amount of energy whether you walk or run the mile, since in both cases you are moving the same weight the same distance. The speed does not matter. Of course, if you run rather than walk for 30 minutes, you will cover more distance, and therefore burn more calo
25、ries.If your breathing doesnt return to normal within 5 minutes after you finish exercising, you have exercised too much. Five minutes or so after exercising, your breathing should be normal, your heart shouldnt be beating loudly, and you shouldnt be tired. 56. If you want to reduce the fat around y
26、our waist, you should _. A. do stomach exercise B. exercise the waistC. exercise all the muscles of your body D. run fast for 30 minutes57. From the second paragraph, we learn that _. A. we only need to exercise twice a week B. we should exercise three times a week C. muscles lose their strength aft
27、er 48 hoursD. we should exercise every other day, or three days a week 58. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _ . A. you will lose more weight running one hour than walking one hourB. whether you run one mile or walk the same distance, you use the same amount of energyC. you will lose
28、more weight running one mile than walking the same distance D. both A and B59. If you have exercised too much, _. A. your breathing will take longer than 5 minutes to return to normal after you finish exercising B. your breathing will return to normal within 5 minutes after finishing exercising C. y
29、our heart will not be beating loudly D. you will be too tired to move60. This passage tells us that _. A. it is better to do more running than walking B. the more exercise you do, the healthier you will be C. the unexercised muscles must be used again within 48 to 72 hoursD. in order to lose weight,
30、 you have to run fastBLisa is ten years old. She is handicapped because she has brain damage. She could not do even the simplest thing until a year ago. She could not comb her hair or feed herself. Her parents loved her. And they treated her like a baby.Mr. Cling has a daughter and a son. They are b
31、oth grown. They live far from their father. Mr. Cling felt lonely. He decided to become a foster grandfather to a handicapped child. And that was how he met Lisa.Foster grandparents are grandparents who are not related by birth, but foster parents love the children they care for. They also help the
32、handicapped children in special ways. They help to dress and feed the children. They read to them and tell them stories. They also help with handicapped childrens therapy. Therapy is the treatment of a disease or disorder. It helps the children overcome their handicaps.Mr. Cling became a foster gran
33、dparent to Lisa when she was nine years old. At first, Lisa was shy. She was afraid because Mr. Cling was a stranger. But he came to see her every day, gradually she began to trust him. At last, Lisa let Mr. Cling do things for her.Cling speaks for most foster grandparents when he says, “We all bene
34、fit. The handicapped children benefit because we help them live more useful lives. And we benefit because we know the children need us and love us. For any person, there is no greater happiness than that.”61. Why did Lisa need help?A. She was a babyB. She did not want to do anything.C. She had brain
35、 damage.D. She was a blind girl.62. What does the underlined word “foster” in paragraph 2 mean?A. ElderlyB. Related by birthC. Not related by birthD. King-hearted63. Which five things do foster grandparents do for handicapped children?a. help with their treatment b. dress them c. live in their homes
36、d. feed them e. charge them money f. read to themg. tell them stories h. make fun of themA. a,b,d,e,f B. a,c,e,f,h C. b,c,d,f,g D. a,b,d,f,g64. Why did Mr. Cling foster Lisa?A. Lisa needs looking after.B. The passage doesnt mention of.C. Lisa need caring for and Mr. Cling also gets enjoyment from it
37、.D. Mr. Cling is too lonely.65. The best title for this passage is _.A. Lisa, A Handicapped GirlB. Why Did He Do That?C. Mr. Ching, a Foster GrandparentsD. The Greatest Happiness!CMovie makers at one time worried that they might be put out of business by television. Recently, however, more and more
38、people have been going to the movies. This may be partly because the economic situation in America has worsened. When at the movies, people forget their troubles, as they get involved in the story on the screen. Also, directors have recently been producing pictures that large numbers of people want
39、to see. Americans in the millions are returning to their love with the movies. Motion picture industry experts see two main factors responsible for this: an increased need by Americans to escape from economic worries and a large number of new movies with broad audience appeal.Movie makers admit that
40、 their rising popularity is partly the result of poor economic conditions, which traditionally bring an increase in theater attendance. “When people are fearful about the future, they look for escape,” comments Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America. “In a shaded theate
41、r, with a 65-foot screen, you lose yourself for two and a half hours and people find this beneficial.” 66. What did movie makers worry about before? A. That no one would go to the cinema. B. That movies couldnt be a business any more. C. That their movies might be played on television. D. That peopl
42、e preferred watching TV to seeing films.67. Why are so many people going to see movies now? A. Because people now have much more money. B. Because people have troubles. C. Because people wanted to escape from real life. D. Because watching movies is now much cheaper than watching TV.68. The main top
43、ic of American movies is about . A. economy B. loveC. traditionD. not mentioned69. According to Jack Valenti, why have movies become popular?A. Because Americas economy is bad and people want to escape from their economic worries.B. Because a large number of new movies have broad audience appeal.C.
44、Because the directors have cut the budget in making movies.D. Because the films are worth seeing and are excellent motion pictures.70. What does the passage mainly tells us? A. That more American people are watching movies than before. B. That television will take the place of movies. C. Americas ec
45、onomic depression. D. That Americans prefer to watch movies rather than watch TV.D信息匹配首先，请阅读下列职位招聘广告的信息：A Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses-Aged under 22-At least high school graduate-Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.60 meters-Those knowing foreign languages favoured-Pa
46、id 1,600-2,000 yuan per monthB. One Secretary -Aged under 30-Female favoured-Good at writing and skilled at computerC. Accountant -Aged between 25 and 35 -With an experience of at least two years -Paid 3,000-4,000 yuan monthly -With a degree and an accountant certificate -With a practical knowledge
47、of computerD. Salesclerk -Basic education of 12 years or more -Good at computer -Paid 1,800-2,200 yuan monthlyE. English Teacher -Aged between 35 and 45 -With a master degree and a certificate in normal university - With an experience abroad favouredF. Senior Lawyer - Aged between 45 and 50 - With a
48、 doctor degree of law -With an experience of senior lawyer for at least three years -Those knowing English favoured请阅读以下求职者的信息，然后匹配求职者和他/她拟聘的职位。71. Ann has been a senior lawyer with a doctor degree in the USA for five years. She returned to China last week. She wants to have the same job in Beijing.
49、72. Lisa, a 1.7 meter-tall pretty girl, has just graduated from Shenzhen High School. She is good at foreign language, especially English.73. Li Wei became an English teacher in a high school in New York after he had got the master degree and a certificate in California University. He came back to C
50、hina last week and wanted to act as an English teacher in Guangzhou.74. Laura, who is a 23-year-old lady, is good at writing as well as computer. She would like to be employed as a secretary.75. Lu Bin, who can operate on the computer well, has just graduated from Guangya Middle School. She can have
51、 the chance to go to university, but she gives it up. She wants learn to do business by acting as a salesgirl first.六、课文知识运用（考查book7及book8 unit1基本知识，每空0.5分，满分10分）76. The play _ _ _ (改编自)a novel.77.If you dont _ your study_,（认真对待） you will fail in the coming examination.78. He looked at his face _(反射
52、) in mirror.79. The farmer tried to _their crops _cold.(保护不被冻坏)80. The body quickly _ _ (调节以适应)changes in temperature.81. I think it is important to _ _ _ (平衡) study and a social life.82. California is the third largest state in the USA but _ _ _ _(是人口最多的州).83.Youd better _ _ (留出，储存)some money in ca
53、se of future use.七、读写任务（满分25分）阅读下面短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。This is power of life and death in the tongue. An encouraging word may help someone out of difficulty, or even bring him back to life, while a destructive（破坏性的，毁灭性的）word to someone might harm him, or even kill him.A group of frogs were travel
54、ling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit(坑). All the other frogs gathered around the pit. The pit was too deep indeed, and all of them thought the two frogs would surely die. The two frogs tried to jump out of the pit. They tried many times without success. Then some of the frogs
55、 above laughed and said,” Dont try any more. It is no use. You are as good as dead.” At the same time, there were a few frogs who wished them to live and encouraged them to go on. One of the frogs, however, listened to the discouraging words and gave up jumping. He fell down and died.写作内容1概括短文的内容要点，
56、该部分大约30个词；2创造性写作，这部分大约120个词，内容至少包括以下要点： （1）发挥想象，续写上述故事，描述第二只青蛙以后的情况；（2）我们应该如何对待处于危难中的人们。写作要求你可以使用实例或其他方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容， 但不得直接引用阅读材料中的句子，标题自拟。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。揭阳第一中学20102011学年度第二学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷答案一听力Q1： How soon will you get ready for the speech next month?/ How long will it take for you to
57、 get ready for the speech next month?Q2: What kind of materials do you need?Q3: Should we consult Mr. Smith about it? / Do we need to ask Mr. Smith about his opinion?A4: Because she will go to the airport.；A5: Tomorrow morning at nine.；A6: At the womans office.；A7: In two days.；A8: It is not necessa
58、ry.9-15： A poor farmer; a heavy bag of rice; too heavy for him; riding a horse ;The farmer was disappointed; the great man; others in trouble 二、单项选择 16-30: BACCD DACDA ABDDB三完型填空31-45 CBCBB DBCCB ACDCD四语法填空 46-55 Undoubtedly, that, it, be faced, the, in, Instead, more, from, but五阅读 56-75 CDDAC CCDDD
59、 DCDAA FAEBD六、课文知识运用76-82 was adapted from；take seriously ；reflected；protect from；adjusted/adjusts/adapted/adapts to；have/keep a balance between；has the largest population; set aside七、任务型写作Encouragement does make a differenceThe author described a story that two frogs fell into a deep pit one day. U
60、nfortunately, one of them gave up jumping and died just because he had heard the discouraging words. The author advocates that different words may have different influence on people. However, the other frog paid no attention to those destructive words and continued to jump. Encouraged by some other
61、frogs who kept telling him not to quit, he jumped harder and harder. Every time he fell down, he struggled to stand on his feet and jumped once again. Finally, his efforts paid off: he made it. And all the other frogs congratulated him from the bottom of heart except the former dead frog.From the st
62、ory, I sincerely hope every member in society can help each other because assistance is the focus of life and the source of their happiness and contentment. Meanwhile, we cannot ignore the fact that material assistance does make a difference, but mental encouragement plays a more significant role in helping people out of trouble.w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m