1、普宁二中2013-2014学年度第一学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷 时间120分钟 总分135分 命题人：林鸿华 洪妍I.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项中，选出最佳选项。I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us there for camping. On the way out, I asked them t
2、o wait while I ran up to E1 Capitan, a _1_ rock of 3,300 feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew _2_ I wanted to climb it. That has been my lifes passion ever since - _3_ the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. Ive long made Yosemite my home.About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of _4_
3、, like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. Its beyond me why visitors started _5_ the place less and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way. I tried _6_ up trash myself, but the job was too big. I would spend an hour or two on the job, only to_7_ the area trashed al
4、l over again weeks later. Finally, I got so tired of it that I decided something had to _8_.As a rock-climbing guide, I knew nothing about _9_ any big event. But in 2004, together with some climbers, I set a date for a _10_. On that day, more than 300 people _11_ up. Over three days we collected abo
5、ut 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to accomplish. I couldnt believe the _12_ we made - the park looked clean!Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of _13_ and covered 132 miles of roadway.I often hea
6、r people complain about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to change things is by doing rather than _14_. We need to teach by _15_. You cant blame others unless you start with yourself.1A distantB hugeC narrowD loose2A immediatelyB finallyC graduallyD recently3A ima
7、giningB paintingC describingD climbing4A materialB resourcesC wasteD goods5A visitingB treatingC respectingD living6A puttingB digging C pickingD breaking7A leaveB noticeC watch D find8A differB improveC appearD change9A realizingB learningC organizingD recognizing10A partyB cleanupC meetingD makeup
8、11A showedB gaveC stayedD looked12A surveyB difference C visitD call13A paperB boxesC cansD rubbish14A complainingB listeningC standingD sleeping15A methodB explanationC exampleD research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，在空格处填人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卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。 On
9、e day a mother rat and her babies were out in an open field. They were playing and having a good time when suddenly a hungry cat came! It _16_ (hide) behind a big tree and then crawled forward through the tall grass until _17_ could almost hear them talk. Before the mother rat and her babies knew _1
10、8_ had happened, the cat jumped from its hiding-place and started to run _19_ them. The mother rat and all her babies all escaped at once. They hurried towards their home, _20_ was under a pile of large stones. However, the baby rats were so scared that they could not run very _21_ (quick). Closer a
11、nd closer the cat came. _22_ no time the cat would be upon them. What was to be done? The mother rat stopped running, turned round and faced the cat, _23_(shout), “Bow! Wow! Bowwoe!” just like _24_ angry dog. The cat was so surprised and _25_ (frighten) that it ran away. The mother rat turned to her
12、 babies, “Now you see how important it is to learn a second language!”. 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。 AWhy play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules. planning your next move.acting as a team member.these are al
13、l game ideas that you will come across throughout your life.Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the b
14、asic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.Many childrens games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called
15、 bones, which sharpens the hand-eye coordination（协调）needed in hunting. Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing th
16、at a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much. Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play itsome f
17、or fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why y
18、ou enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life. 26.Through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to_.A. be a team leader B. obey the basic rulesC. act as a grown-up D. predict possible danger27.The underlined part in Paragrap
19、h 2 most probably means that games can _.A. describe life in an exciting wayB. turn real-life experiences into a playC. make learning life skills more interestingD. change peoples views of sporting events28.According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging? Because _A. it inspir
20、es peoples deep love for the country.B. it proves the exceptional skills of the winners.C. it helps the country out of natural disasters.D. it earns the winners fame and fortune. 29.Iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.A. bring fun to poor kidsB. provide soccer balls for childrenC. give
21、poor kids a chance for a better lifeD. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids30.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Games benefit people all their lives.B. Sports can get all athletes together.C. People are advised to play games for fun.D. Sports increase a countrys competitiveness. B There
22、 were smiling children all the way. Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled
23、as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia. I was moved. I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen maga
24、zines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of peopl
25、e as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight. Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste baske
26、t and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch
27、and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all look beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather
28、-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car.I looked forward to the return journey.31. The author expected the train trip to be _.A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull32. What did the author remember most fondly(温情地）of her train trip?A. The friendly country peo
29、ple.B. The mountains along the way.C. The crowds of people in the streets.D. The simple lunch served on the train.33. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph?A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on34. Where was the writer going?A. Johor
30、e Baru B. The Causeway C. Butterworth D. Singapore35. What can we learn from the story?A. Comfort in traveling by train. B. Pleasure of living in the country.C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up. CSan Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview
31、has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.The original bridge was built
32、 over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squi
33、rrels being run over.One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that days coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会).The Council appr
34、oved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere named the bridge “Nutty Narrows.”After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started Construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水带). It cost 1,000.It didnt take long before reports of squirrels using
35、 the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces
36、 were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.36. The Nutty
37、Narrows Bridge was built in order to _.A. offer squirrels a place to eat nuts B. set up a local landmarkC. help improve traffic D. protect squirrels37. What happened over the coffee break discussion？A. The committee got the Councils blessing. B. The squirrel bridge idea was born.C. A councilwoman na
38、med the bridge. D. A squirrel was found dead.38. What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes” probably means in the text？A. Passing them a rope. B. Directing them to store food for winter.C. Teaching them a lesson. D. Showing them how to use the bridge.39. Which of the following is true
39、 of the squirrel bridge？A. It was replaced by a longer one. B. It was built from wood and metal.C. it was rebuilt after years of use. D. It was designed by Bill Hutch.40. What can we learn about Amos Peters？A. He is remembered for his love of animals.B. He donated $1,000 to build the bridgeC. He was
40、 a member of the City Council. D. He was awarded a medal for building the bridge. DLast nights meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy teles
41、copes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an
42、 unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers-scientists who study stars and planets-have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the pas
43、t. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely aff
44、ects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association, “100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡)result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of l
45、ighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Fl
46、agstaff, Arizona, has enforced(实施) lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.4
47、1. It happened last night that_.A. the citys lights affected the meteor watchingB. the meteors flew past before being noticedC. the city light show attracted many peopleD. the meteor watching ended up a social outing42. What do the astronomers complain about?A. Meteor showers occur less often than b
48、eforeB. Their observation equipment is in poor repairC. Light pollution has remained unsolved for yearsD. Their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting43. What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?A. Birds may take other migration pathsB. Animal living habits may change sudd
49、enlyC. Varieties of animals will become sharply reducedD. Animals survival is threatened by outdoor lighting44. Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to_.A. Lessen the chance of getting cancerB. create an ideal observation conditionC. ensure citizens a good sleep at nightD.
50、enable all creatures to live in harmony45. What message does the author most want to give us?A. Saving wildlife is saving ourselvesB. Great efforts should be made to save energyC. Human activities should be environmentally friendlyD. New equipment should be introduced for space study 第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每
51、小题2分，满分10分)下面是一些电影的相关信息，请阅读下文，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列的应用文：A Hello Kitty The famous cartoon character known as Hello Kitty was created by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974 and quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon (现象) through a series of animated television shows. This collection of the Hello Kitty seri
52、es includes five volumes for a total of 25 episodes, such as Hello Kitty Tells Fairy Tales, Hello Kitty Plays Pretend.B Jimmy Neutron This is a funny, silly, and colorfully animated childrens film featuring (由主演) Jimmy Neutron. Jimmy has created all kinds of interesting things to make his life easie
53、r, including a robotic dog, Goddard, who follows him everywhere. Jimmy and his friend, Carl, use a homemade spaceship to launch a satellite.C Sesame Street Elmo runs across a Magic Cookbook and sets free a Genie that lives inside. Together, Elmo and the Genie explore the fun world of cooking and mak
54、ing food, with the help from Emeril Lagasse and Heather Headley, who show tips on making pizzas and pocket foods.D Sing and Dance With Barney Barney has planned a very special sing-along party and invited many of his friends, old and new. The group enjoys singing their all-time favorites, while bein
55、g transported to magical places. It has over 55 minutes of singing and dancing.E Blues Clues Steve and Blue explore the worlds of math and reading as they help each other with familiar activities. Viewers are invited to join in the counting, reading, adding and subtracting.F Adventures of Willy Fog
56、Eerie lakes, bottomless pits, dinosaurs, and volcanic eruptions are just a few of the places laying in wait for Willy Fog and his friends in this exciting journey. Trying to get to the centre of the earth proves a lot more difficult than they originally thought.请阅读以下有关学生的信息，然后为他们选择要看的电影：46. Robert s
57、tudies in an art school. Not only does he like singing, but he is good at dancing. This weekend he is going to see a film about singing and dancing.47. Turner is a brave boy who likes adventure. Everyone knows that he has rich imagination. Turner wishes he could travel to the centre of the earth.48.
58、 Lena is a lovely girl who is only ten years old. In her spare time she likes watching cartoon. Among all the cartoon characters she likes Hello Kitty best.49. Philip, a clever student, likes science very much. He is especially interested in computer and robot. He wishes he could be an astronaut in
59、the future.50. Nancy shows special interest in cooking. At home she often watches her mother cooking in the kitchen room. Besides, Nancy loves seeing films about fairy tales. 学生 电影46. Robert A. Hello Kitty47. Turner B. Jimmy Neutron48. Lena C. Sesame Street49. Philip D. Sing and Dance With Barney50.
60、 Nancy E. Blues Clues F. Adventures of Willy FogIII. 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）社会发展到了2035年，你公司推出了新型家用机器人（household robots）。该机器人的主要功能有：1.代替人们做家务，如洗衣、做饭和清洁房间；2.自动处理垃圾，对环境没有危害；3.照顾老年人，陪小孩子做游戏；（使用倒装句）4.在危险时给人们警告，保护人们不受伤害。好处： 与现在的机器人相比， 更高效， 使生活更便利。（使用分词）请你根据以上内容写一个发言稿, 在新闻发布会上向大家推荐你公司的这一新产品。写作要求只
61、能用5个句子表达全部内容，在表述中使用要求的语言结构。IV.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词左右的英语短文。An old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The family ate together at the table, but his shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. W
62、hen he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became angry with the mess. So they set a small table in the corner. There Grandfather ate alone while they enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Still, t
63、he only words the couple had for him were sharp when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The grandson watched silently. One evening, the father noticed the son playing with wood scraps and asked the child sweetly, “What are you making?” The boy responded, “Oh, I am making a bowl for you and mum to ea
64、t your food when I grow up.” The words struck the parents so hard that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. The son gently led Grandfather back to their table. From then on, he ate every meal with them. Neither of them seemed to care any longer when a fork was droppe
65、d, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled（弄脏）.写作内容1. 以约30个词概括故事的主要情节； 2. 以约120个词就“关爱老人”这个主题发表你的看法，并包括如下要点： (1) 就老年人应该得到的待遇发表你的看法。(2) 你是否喜欢为照顾老年人而推出的机器人，请通过分析其利弊来表述你的观点。(3) 你认为我们应该为照顾老年人做些什么？写作要求1.作文中可以使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得抄袭阅读材料中的句子；2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。高考资源网版权所有！投稿可联系QQ：1084591801