1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家安徽省桐城十中2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题第一卷第一部分：听力理解（共三节，20分）第一节 （7.5分）听对话，选择正确选项。I. what does the man want to be in the future?A. A teacher B. A doctor C. An artistII. What is the woman going to buy for her father?A. A shirt B. An MP4 C. Some food3. How long does the man have to wait in all?
2、 A. 2 hours B. 3 hours C. 6 hours4. What is the two speakers plan? A. going to Hawaii by ship B. Going to the Mediterranean by train C. Going to Hawaii by plane5. What has happened to the man? A. He has started a company B. He has got a lot of money from a match. C. His company has got an income of
3、$ 100 million.第二节（22.5分）听第6段材料，回答6-7题。6.what did the man use to teach in the university? A. Music B. Computer science C. Painting7.Who is Jeff Green? A. He is a student of the mans B. He is a millionaire in the town C. He is a company manager.听第7段材料，回答8-9题8. What did the two speakers do last Friday?
4、 A. They went to the hospital B. They went to watch a football match. C. They had a football match9. What happened to the woman on her way? A. She knocked into an old man B. She was seriously injured C. She helped an old man.听第8段材料，回答10-12题10.what is the most probable relationship between the two sp
5、eakers? A. A couple B. Friends C. Neighbors11. What does Sandy think about the new job? A. He thinks its promising B. He isnt interested in it C. He thinks its terrible12. who is in Chicago now? A. The man B. Sandy. C. Sandys sister.听第9段材料，回答13-16小题。13. where are the two speakers ? A. In the womans
6、house. B. In the mans house C. In the library14. What does the man want to do after he graduates? A. He wants to become a teacher B. He wants to be a musician15. What is the womans major? A. Math B. French. C. Nursing 16. How does the man earn money now? A. By working in a library B. By doing a part
7、-time job as a tutor C. By working at a restaurant in his free time.听第10段材料，回答17-20小题17. Why did Steen jobs drop out of college ? A. Because he was full of new ideas B. Because he couldnt catch up with his lessons C. Because he couldnt get along well with his classmates and teachers.18. Where did St
8、even Jobs work as a video game designer? A. In India B. At Atari C. In California19. How long did Steven work as a video game designer? A. For a few Weeks B. For a few months C. For a few years20.What can we know about Steven? A. He built his computer in his garage B. He made the computer by himself
9、. C. His computer was not so successful.第二部分：知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. The man _ by the door is my father.A. standing B. stand C. stood D. stands2. _ people like to exercise and are good at sports.A. Athletic B. Independent C. Selfish D. Neat3. If you commit a crime, you will _ p
10、unishment.A desire B desert C deserve D demand4. The hotel _ me 50 for a single room during one night.A took B cost C charged D paid5. Color-blind people often find it difficult to _ between blue and green.A compare B separate C distinguish D divide6. He lives in one room and only eats once a day. H
11、e _ have a lot of money.A. mustnt B. may not C. cant D. might not7. Emily _ me if she had passed the driving test this time, but I didnt tell her.A ordered B told C asked D required 8. She wishes she _ her brother how much she loved him before he went off to war.A had told B would tell C tell D told
12、24. Dont give up! If you work hard, you will _ this problem.A. defeat B. respond C. inspect D. overcome25. All my hard work _. I got into the best university.A. paid for B. paid back C. paid in D. paid off26. Take warm clothes _ the weather there is cold.A. in case ofB. in caseC. unlessD. once27. He
13、 asked _ for the piano.A. did I pay how much B. I paid how much C. how much did I pay D. how much I paid28. Peter said that he _ English with Anna the day before.A. speaks B. has spoken C. had spoken D. would have spoken29. Most of the artists _to the party were from South Africa.A. invited B. to in
14、vite C. being invited D. had been invited30. If she had worked harder, she _.A. would succeed B. had succeededC. should succeed D. would have succeeded第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，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。 A girl complained to her father about her hard life. She
15、didnt know what she could do and wanted to _31_. She was tired of fighting and fighting. One problem had been settled, but _32_ appeared. Her father, a cook, took her into the _33_. He poured water into three pots and boiled（煮沸） it. After the water came to a boil, he put some _34_ in the first pot,
16、eggs in the second and coffee in the last. He waited for them for a few minutes _35_ any words. The girl closed her mouth and waited, impatient and _36_ by what her father was doing. After about 20 minutes, her father _37_ the stove, took out the carrots and put them in a bowl. He took the eggs and
17、put them in another bowl. After that he _38_ the coffee into a cup. Turning back to his _39_ , he asked, “Sweetheart, what do you see?” “Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she replied. Her father asked her to _40_ the carrots. She did and felt that the carrots were _41_. _42_ he asked her to take the eggs a
18、nd break them. After peeling them, she felt the eggs were hard. Last, her father asked her to smell the coffee. She asked, “What does this _43_, Father?” He _44_ that each of the things had felt the same unfortunate fate（命运）. They were all boiled in _45_, but with a _46_ result. The strong and hard
19、carrots became soft and weak after being boiled. The fragile eggs became _47_ after cooking. Coffee grounds were very unique. They could change the water. “_48_ one are you?” asked her father. “When calamity（不幸的事） _49_ on your door, what will your _50_ be? Are you carrots, eggs of coffee?”31A. give
20、inB. give upC. go onD. carry on32A. the otherB. the restC. anotherD. the second33A. kitchenB. storeroomC. backyardD. bedroom34A. potatoesB. carrotsC. tomatoesD. apples35A. withB. overC. beyondD. without36A. confusedB. excitedC. surprisedD. relaxed37A. turned onB. turned downC. turned offD. turned ou
21、t38A. putB. pouredC. flewD. picked39A. sonB. pot C. kitchenD. daughter40A. touchB. eatC. smellD. taste41A. strongB. heavyC. lightD. soft42A. Now thatB. Since thenC. After thatD. Once again43A. meanB. sayC. referD. think44A. questionedB. explainedC. requiredD. suggested45A. waterB. potC. stoveD. fire
22、46A. similarB. sameC. differentD. wonderful47A. hardB. calmC. deliciousD. broken48A. WhatB. WhicheverC. WhoseD. Which49A. looksB. touchesC. knocksD. waits50A. reactionB. responsibilityC. answerD. impression第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，27.5分，第二节在第II卷）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项。AThe clock struck eleven at
23、night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call “books”. I was going to have my examination the next day. “When can I go to bed?” I asked myself. I didnt answer. In fact I dared not.
24、The clock struck twelve. “Oh, dear!” I cried. “Ten more books to read before I can go to bed!” We pupils are the most wretched creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy. The clock struck one. I was quite desperate now. I forgot all
25、I had learned. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed, “Oh God, please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard afterwards, Amen.” My eyes were so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.51. The unde
26、rlined word “wretched” in Paragraph 3 probably means _. A. happy B. disappointed C. unhappy D. hopeful52. Reviewing his lessons that night didnt help him because _.A. it was too late at night B. he was very tiredC. his eyelids were so heavy that he couldnt keep them openD. he hadnt studied hard befo
27、re the examination53. What do you suppose probably happened to the author the next day?A. He went to a church to pray again. B. He passed the exam all by luck.C. He failed in the exam. D. He was punished by his teacher.54. The best title for the passage would be _.A. The Night Before the Examination
28、 B. Working Far into the NightC. A Slow Student D. Going Over My LessonsB In the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know it. And even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That is what “keeping up with the Joneses” is about. It is the story of so
29、meone who tried to look as rich as his neighbours. The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand. He told this story about himself. He began earning $ 125 a week at the age of 23. That was a lot of money in those days. He got married and moved with his wife to a very
30、 wealthy neighbourhood outside New York City. When he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every day. When he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighbours.It was like a race, but one could never fi
31、nish his race because one was always trying to keep up. The race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of life. They moved back to an apartment in New York City. Momand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyl
32、e of their neighbours. He saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short stories. He called it “Keeping up with the Joneses” because “Jones” is a very common name in the United States. “Keeping up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around you
33、. Momands series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years. People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. And there are “Jonses” in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, Mr.
34、Jones always seems to be ahead.55. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they _.A. want to be as rich as their neighbours B. want others to know or to think that they are richC. dont want others to know they are rich D. want to be happy56. It can be inferred from the story that rich p
35、eople like to _.A. live outside New York City B. live in New York cityC. live in apartments D. have many neighbours57. Arthur Momand used the name “Jones” in his series of short stories because “Jones” is _.A. an important name B. a popular name in the United StatesC. his neighbours name D. not a go
36、od name58. According to the writer, it is _ to keep up with the Joneses.A. correct B. interesting C. impossible D. goodCBe sure to book a table if the restaurant you choose is an expensive or a popular one. You will feel embarrassed to show up without booking and having to wait for a table, leaving
37、very bad impression on your friend, especially your girl friend. Also, be sure to check to see if you need to be properly dressed and tell your friend ahead of time what to wear. When your food arrives, proper dining manners make you eat at a right pace so that you have time to talk. A good measure
38、of how fast you should eat is to count 10 seconds between each mouthful and its bad manners if you eat too fast and then spend the rest of the time watching your friend eat. Dont make noise when having soup and chewing, or chew with your mouth open. Your napkin should be placed on your lap at all ti
39、mes. Dont put it in any other place. If you have to get up, place it neatly on your seat. When eating, put your fork straight in your mouth. Dont place your fork in the side of your mouth as it increases the chances of dropping your food, which could be very embarrassing. If you get food stuck in yo
40、ur mouth, dont pick it out with your fingers or fork at the table. Excuse yourself and go to restroom and get it out with a toothpick.When dining, keep your eyes on your friend at all times and try to smile between mouthfuls. Sometimes, you should make an effort to show some interest and ask questio
41、ns like, “How do you like the beef?” if she needs, you are the one who is supposed to flag down the waiter by a gentle wave of the hand until someone notices you.59. If you want to eat in a popular restaurant, the author of the passage suggests that _.A. you book a table beforehand B. you book a tab
42、le beforehand and check to be properly dressedC. you go with a friend D. you just show up any time you want60. Good eating manners do NOT include _.A. eating at a proper pace B. making sounds to show how much you enjoy foodC. placing a napkin on your lap D. showing some interest in your friend when
43、dining61. The passage is mainly about _. A. dinning manners B. an expensive restaurantC. what to wear D. what to eat DToday, the town of Silver Cliff, Colorado, has a population of only 100 people. Once, however, it was a rich mining（矿业） town where thousands came with dreams of finding silver and ma
44、king their fortune.Late one night in 1880, a group of miners headed back to their camp after a good time in town. They were still laughing and joking as they approached the graveyard (墓地) on a hill outside Silver Cliff. Then one of the men screamed and pointed toward the graveyard. The others looked
45、 and fell suddenly silent. On top of each grave, they saw flame-like blue lights. These strange and frightening lights seemed to be dancing on the graves, disappearing and then appearing again.This was the first time that people had seen the blue lights of Silver Cliff. There have been many other si
46、ghtings over the years. In 1969, Edward Lineham from National Geographical Magazine visited the graveyard. Linehams article tells of his experience: “I saw them Weak, round spots of blue-white light among the graves. Istepped forward for a better look. They disappeared. I aimed my flashlight at one
47、and turned it on. It showed only a tombstone（墓碑）.” Lineham and others have suggested various explanations for the blue lights of Silver Cliff: The lights might have been images of lights from the town, but Silver Cliffs lights seemed too weak to have this effect. They could have been caused by the b
48、urning of gases from things that have gone bad, but this usually happens in swamps (沼泽), and the area around Silver Cliff is dry. Or, perhaps, the lights are lights used by dead miners wandering the hills in search of the fortune they had come for.62. What is strange about Silver Cliff?A. It used to
49、 be a place where people went to make their fortune.B. People have been seeing strange lights from the graveyard.C. It was a rich mining town.D. It is no longer a town of silver.63. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 show?A. It suggests that they were too frightened to speak.B. It show
50、s that they were a bit curious.C. It means they were ready to do some research work.D. It explains how interested they were in the flame.64. Which of the following does NOT belong to peoples explanation of the blue lights?A. The lights might be from city lights.B. The burning of gases caused those l
51、ights.C. The lights might be from the lights used by the dead miners.D. Something in the grave gives out lights.65. What can we infer from the passage?A. Things easily go wrong in Silver Cliff.B. The blue lights have something to do with silver.C. Many people left Silver Cliff because of the blue li
52、ghts.D. Most of the people who saw the blue lights died. EMany children first learn the value of money by receiving an allowance. The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age when financial mistakes are not very costly. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spe
53、nd as they wish differs from family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. Others get a monthly allowance .In any case, parents should make clear what. If anything, the child is expected to pay for with the money.At first, young children may spend all of th
54、eir allowance soon after they receive it, If they do this. They will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next all allowance. The object is to show young people that a budget demands choices between spending and
55、saving. Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs. Like clothing or electronics.Many people think it is not a good idea to pay your child for work around the home .These jobs are a normal part of family life. Paying children to do extra work around the house, however, c
56、an be useful, It can even provide an understanding of how a business works.Allowances give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with money, They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause. They can spend it by busing things they want. Or they can save it. Sav
57、ing helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice; you have to cut costs and plan for the future.Requiring children to save part of their allowance can also open the door to future saving. A saving account is an excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest Compounding
58、works by paying interest on interest. So, for example. One dollar invested at two percent for two years will earn two cents in the first year. The second year, the money will earn two percent of one dollar and two cents, and so on, That may not seem like a lot, But over time it adds up.66. Many pare
59、nts give children an allowance regularly to A. meet childrens basic need for life B. Give control over their children C. see whether they have financial mistakes D. help children learn how to manage money.67 For children who receive allowances, theyd better not A. waste money to buy gifts for their
60、parents or friends B. buy their favorite clothing or electronics for themselves C. save money like their parents or other adults D. ask for the next allowance before the decided date68. If children are required to save their allowance. They A. can experience the three things related to money B. can
61、understand the relation between goals and sacrifice C. will do more work around the house D. help themselves found the basis for their future life69. What does the underlined phrase “ compound interest” mean? A. The interest based on the original money and unpaid interest. B. A way of helping childr
62、en earn two percent interest. C. The interest intended for children to earn money. D. A saving account opened for childrens allowance.70. What would be the best title for the next ? A. How to Give children an Allowance B. Spend Your Allowance within a Budget C. allowance helps children learn about m
63、oney D. Doing housework earns children allowance第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）任务型阅读（10分）Carnival ( 狂欢节) games can be a good way of entertainment, especially for kids, Carnival game ideas can lighten your childs evening and make him happy, Here are some fun carnival game ideas. One of the simplest games which ca
64、n be played at a carnival is the can knockdownthe player has to knock down a pyramid ( 金字塔) of cans, by throwing a ball from a distance. You can make a pyramid of 6 to 10 empty cans and give each player a tennis ball or a ball made of cloth to knock the structure down. The person who either knocks a
65、ll the cans or knocks the largest number of cans is considered to be the winner. In the game of Board Racing With a Dice ( 骰子 )，you prepare a race track （赛道） with 6 lines, using wood or cardboard (硬纸板) ,you can use a pen to draw the lines. Then divide each of the lines into 8 to 12 equal parts. Six
66、players can play this game at a time. Each player should be given one animal, which will represent the player in the race. After placing the animals in the lines ,the operator will throw the dice. The player whose line number comes up moves a step forward. In this way, the player making it to the fi
67、nishing line first wins the race.Throw the Ring is one of the simplest but most enjoyable carnival games. You will need some plastic bottles and cardboard pieces. Fill all the bottles with sand or water and arrange them on the floor, then cut out rings from the cardboard; while doing this make sure
68、that the holes in the center are large enough for the plastic bottles to go through, The player should stand at a distance and try to ring the bottles to winTitleCarnival game 71 ThemeCarnival game ideas can lighten your childrens evening and make them have 72 Can knockdown Make a pyramid of 6 to 10
69、 empty cans.Knock the pyramid of cans down with a tennis ball or a ball made of cloth.Three chances are given to knock all the cans down.73 the game if you either knock down all the cans or knock the largest number of cans.Board Racing With a Dice74 a race track with 6 lines ,using wood or cardboard
70、.Use a pen to draw the lines and 75 each of them into 8 to 12 equal parts.Allow six players to play this game at a time ,each of whom is given one animal to 76 themselves in the raceThe operator throws the dice after he/she77 animals in the liens.The player78 a step forward if he/her line number com
71、es upThe player wins the race when he/she 79 It to the finishing line first.Throw the RingMake all the plastic bottles 80 of sand or water and arrange them on the floor.Cut out rings from the cardboard and make sure that the holes in the center are large so that plastic bottles can go through.Stand
72、at a distance and try to ring the bottles to win.第二节 书面表达 （25分）加入你是汪伟，昨日，你的朋友Jason,告诉你他感冒了，请你帮他买感冒药。今天上午，你买了快客（QUIKE）送给他时，他碰巧不在。所以你给他留了一张纸条，说明以下内容，并祝他早日康复。1、 快客感冒药用于缓解感冒引起的发烧，头痛等症状。疗效好，受患者欢迎；2、一次服用一粒，每天两次，最后在饭后服用；3、多喝开水，注意休息；4、三天后，如果症状没有缓解，应该及时就医。要求： 便条中要求包含所给出的信息，但不可以逐条翻译，次数100左右。Dear Jason: Yours WangWei.答案 高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网- 13 - 版权所有高考资源网
