1、广东省汕头市达濠中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题一 听力 （15分）第一节：听力理解 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项。听下面一段对话, ,回答第12题。1. How long will the mans journey take? A. Eleven hours and ten minutes. B. Twelve hours and twenty minutes. C. Twelve hours and ten minutes.2. How much does the man pay for h
2、is tickets? A. 900. B. 450. C. 350. 听下面一段对话, ,回答第34题。3. Where will the party be given? A. At the mans home. B. At the womans home. C. In a hotel.4. When will the party come to an end?A. At about 7:30 pm. B. At about 10:00 pm. C. At about 9:30 pm听下面一段对话, ,回答第57题。5. What did Sam and Joe think of the t
3、rip? A. Safe. B. Exciting. C. Tiring.6. Why did Joe go outside when they were in space? A.To make some repairs. B. To collect some stones. C.To take some pictures.7. Why didnt Joe want to work with Sam again? A.Sam didnt keep his word. B. Sam didnt have too much skill. C.Sam was very slow and possib
4、ly stupid.听下面一段对话, ,回答第810题。8. What does the woman want the man speaker to do? A.Get the bottle on the top shelf. B. Get her a bottle of sause. C. Remove the top of the bottle. 9. Where did Alex go? A.To a supermarket. B. To the cleaners. C. To his office.10. Whats the weather like this summer? A.It
5、 rains much. B.Its too hot. C. Its very cool.第二节：听取信息 (共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)听下面一段对白，请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，然后填入标号为11-15的空格中。Color blindness:Differences between men and womenMen: 11 %Women: 0.5% : FormsUnable to see deep 12 Unable to tell the difference between 13 and green:ReasonsConeshelp differ colors
6、in 14 lightRodshelp see 15 at night二 单项选择（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。16. The film _ him _ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; to B. remembered; of C. recalled; with D. reminded; of17. I sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there. A. lost B caught C.
7、looked D. took 18. He asked us to him _ carrying through their plan. A. assist; with B. help; to C. assist; in D. help; with19. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）. A. constantly B. constant C. seldom D. never 来源: 20. _ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.
8、A. Being settled B. Settled C. Settling D. Having settled 21. A driver should _ the road when . A. concentrate on; drive B. concentrate in; driving C. concentrate to; drove D. concentrate on; driving 22. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English. A. take B. acquire C. catch D. hold23. Tom kep
9、t quiet about the accident _ lose his job. A. so not as to B. so as not to C. so as to not D. not so as to24. Not until the early years of the 19th century _ what heat was. A. man did know B. did man knew C. didnt man know D. did man know25. The stone bridge _ _ last year is very beautiful.A. built
10、B. was built C. being built D .to be built26.The poor man , _，ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightened B. tired and frightened C. tired and frightening D. tiring and frightening27. Dont be discouraged. _ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. Taking B. To take C. Ta
11、ke D. Taken28. After the war, a new school building was put up _there used to be a theatre. A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when29. Toms mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but _ didnt help. A. he B. which C. she D. it30. Along with the letter was his promise _ he would visit me this comin
12、g Christmas. A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether31. Victor apologized for _ to inform me of the change in the plan. A. his being not able B. him not to be able C. his not being able D. him to be not able32. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to steal B. to have stolen
13、C. stealing D. having stolen33. is no need A. It; complaining B. That; complaining C. There; to complain D. This; to complain34. Did he find hard to learn a foreign language? A. that B. him C. it D. himself35. The population of China is larger than _ of the United States.A. this B. that C. these D.
14、those三 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41-50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 My daughter wanted to change her job, so I moved across the country to the West Coast with her. I 36 no one here. I started feeling a little lonely and 37 my friends and family back east.I have now s
15、tarted to go back to 38 for the education I should have gotten long ago. I love talking; thats why I enjoy going to school so much because it gives me the 39 to meet new and different people.Recently, while riding the 40 , I met with an elderly woman who was born and raised here. I smiled at her, th
16、en we started a 41 . She had so many stories about the area and I truly had a 42 time talking to her. A few days later, I got on the bus and there she was again. I 43 at her again, and she patted the seat next to her. I sat with her and we 44 the conversation where we had left off. Over the next few
17、 days whenever I got on the bus she was always there and we would talk.Then I had a break and didnt 45 much of my “new old friend”. One day I 46 her at the transit station （中转站）and she was very happy. She said she had been wondering about me and 47 to me had been the highlight of her days. This real
18、ly 48 my heart.My friend asked if she could have my 49 so we could chat when she didnt have the pleasure to see me on the bus. Now I realize how far a smile and a kind word can 50 . It may make your day, and it can make someone elses day or week even better.36. A. doubted B. found C. liked D. knew37
19、. A. noticing B. missing C. meeting D.introducing 38. A. college B. hometown C. the east D.the west来源: 39. A. duty B. form C. chance D. time40. A. plane B. train C. car D. bus41. A. discussion B. conversation C. quarrel D. debate42. A. valuable B. free C. safe D. wonderful43. A. pointed B. shouted C
20、. smiled D. started44. A. picked up B. blew away C. broke down D. left out45. A. expect B. study C. see D. discover46. A. called on B. came across C. waited for D. laughed at47. A. talking B. facing C. drinking D. explaining48. A. won B. worried C. touched D. saved49. A. age B. address C. name D. nu
21、mber50. A. come B. mean C. go D. get 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，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号为51-60的相应位置。Thirteen-year-old Andrew will never forget that Saturday. He was relaxing on his familys sofa with his sister, Susan. Suddenly the heater exploded. His sister, who was unhu
22、rt, managed to pull 51 away from the fire 52 his mum dialed for an ambulance. 53 ambulance soon arrived and rushed him to Childrens Hospital 54 he was operated on immediately. Doctors told his mum there was little chance of Andrew being able to walk again. The damage to his body was so bad and the c
23、uts in his legs so deep that the 55 (operate) took 11 hours. After a couple of weeks, he 56 (allow) to go home but had to spend the next six weeks in a wheelchair. 57 the help of his doctor, this brave young boy returned to school after only two and a half months. 58 (look) back on the accident, And
24、rew says he believes children can do 59 they want 60 they put their mind to it. 四 阅读（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）第一节阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20）AIf you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of the water, if he isnt breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroy
25、ed. Support his neck, move his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the tongue blocking the airway in the throat and is sometimes enough to get him breathing again. If that doesnt work, start mouth-to-mouth breathing. Press his nostrils (the two holes at the end of your nose, through whi
26、ch you breathe and smell things) together with your fingers. Open your mouth and take a deep breath. Blow into his lungs until his chest rises, then remove your mouth and watch his chest fall. Repeat twelve times a minute. Keep doing until professional help arrives. To bring a child back to life, ke
27、ep your lips around his mouth and gently blow into his mouth. Give the first four breaths as quickly as possible to fill the blood with oxygen. If, in spite of your efforts, he starts turning a blue-grey colour, and you can feel no pulse, then pressing is the last chance of saving his life. With arm
28、s straight, rock forwards, pressing down on the lower half of the breastbone. Dont be too hard or you may break a rib. Check how effective you are by seeing if his colour improves or his pulse becomes independent to your chest pressing. If this happens, stop the pressing. Otherwise continue until re
29、scue arrives.（ ）61 .If you want to save someone drowning, you _.A. have to pull off his clothes first .B. should try to get him out of water as quickly as possible.C. should first make out who he is. D. ought to throw a life coat to him first .（ ）62. Once a person stops breathing, it means _.A. you
30、have no more than 4 minutes to bring him to life again .B. his brain is completely damaged .C. he has passed away . D. there is no way to save his life .来源: （ ）63 .To press his chin upwards is a way to _. A. keep the tongue from blocking the airway in the throat . B. prevent the tongue from stopping
31、 the airway in the throat . C. wipe the tongue out of the throat . D. see if he can possibly be saved .（ ）64 .If the drowning boy has no pulse,_.A. press his chin upwards is enough to get him breathing .B. blow air into his mouth is sure to save his life .C. press his nostrils together with your fin
32、gers can work .D. press is the last chance of saving his life .（ ）65. Which of the following statement is true?A. Dont stop pressing his chest, if the drowning man starts breathing again.B. If you see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to-mouth breathing.C. If a man does not breathe for four
33、minutes, his brain will be completely destroyed.D. When pressing, you can do it as hard as you can.BLouis Pasteur Louis Pasteur, one of the worlds great scientists, was born in 1822, and died in 1895.While still a young boy, Louis Pasteur made his decision to become a scientist. He spent much of his
34、 life time studying the diseases of cattle, chickens and other tame animals. His wife learned to help him with his work. Almost everyone knows that Pasteur is the man responsible for finding a way of preventing milk from spoiling (变质). Not many people know he was the first to imagine and to prove th
35、at air we breathe is full of germs (细菌). One of his greatest successes was finding a treatment for people and animals to prevent a disease called rabies (狂犬病). Louis Pasteur won many honors and could have got large amount of money. But Pasteur preferred to live simply. The real happiness of this unu
36、sual man came from his work. Louis Pasteur did so well in his life that the French government took up his work and created the Institute Pasteur in the year 1888.（ ）66. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Pasteur was a scientist and doctor as well.B. Pasteur lived
37、 for less than seventy years.C. Everybody knows that Pasteur succeeded in finding a way of preventing milk from spoiling.D. Pasteurs wife was of some help to him in his work.（ ）67. From the passage, we know that Pasteur lived a simple life. This is because _.A. he earned little money. B. he cared mu
38、ch about money.C. what he really enjoyed was a simple life. D. of all mentioned above.（ ）68. Why were many honors given to Louis Pasteur?A. Because he was the greatest scientist in the world.B. Because he spent much of his life time studying the diseases of people .C. Because he lived simply.D. Beca
39、use he was a rare success as a scientist.（ ）69. Pasteur could have got large amount of money if he had_.A. cared much about it. B. made more discoveries.C. lived a better life. D. achieved more successes.（ ）70 .To Louis Pasteur the real happiness in his life was to _.A. study B. work C. get large am
40、ount of money D. raise tame animals 第二节：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面信息及六款杂志的介绍，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先，请阅读下列应用文：A. DiscoverNewsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing CO., Disco
41、ver tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.B. WORLD TRAVELThis weekly magazine can bring the world to your
42、 home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color photographs, is your window on the world.C. Self Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women
43、s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.D. FOREIGN PARTSThe weekly magazine tells what you need to know if youre thinki
44、ng of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once youre there. Lots of colour photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.E. WiredThis magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering in
45、cluding top managers and professionals in the computer, business, and design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes peoples lives.F. EUROPE NEWSThe weekly magazine keeps you in touch with whats happening. Filled with
46、 facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the weeks most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.请阅读以下读者的信息，然后匹配读者和他/她最适合的杂志：71. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his wor
47、k, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.72. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesnt have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and informa
48、tion.73. Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angels. He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.74. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time. The travel agent suggests
49、that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday. 75. Susan likes shopping. She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.五 完成句子。(共8小题，每小题1分，满分8分)来源: 请根据句子的意思和汉语提示完成下列句子，每空只填一个单词。76. England is the largest of the four countries and fo
50、r c_ _ it is divided into three zones.77. In our daily life, we should be o_ in front of all kinds of difficulties.78. My mother went shopping. M_ _, I cleaned the house.79. The police put up b_ _ around the spot where the two trucks crashed into each other. 80. The result was _( 宣布 ) , which made t
51、he audience very excited.81. All the _( 市民) in Guangzhou are doing their best to beautify the city to welcome the 16th Asian Games.82. The boss of the firm will _ _( 安排 ) for a taxi to meet Professor Smith at the airport.83. .As he _( 缺乏 ) work experience, he is often refused when hunting for a job.
52、 六 翻译句子 （共3小题，每小题4分，满分12分）84我们只有继续努力学习，下次才会成功。（only if）85她手术后又恢复了健康。(back on ones feet)86警方指控他上星期六从这家商店偷了一台笔记本电脑。(accuse of)七 书面表达 （满分20分）最近你班同学组织了一场讨论会。讨论的主题是: 城市内是否可以养宠物(比如狗和猫)。请你根据下表所提供的信息, 用英语写一篇短文, 介绍讨论情况, 并说明自己的观点或建议。注意: 1. 开头已为你写好, 不计入总词数; 2. 词数: 120词左右; 3. 参考词汇: 安慰 comfort 环境 environment 伤人
53、attack people 来源: 达濠中学2011-2012学年度第一学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷答案及评分标准第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）51. him52. when/as/while53. The54. where55. operation56. was allowed 57. With 58. Looking59. whatever/anything/what 60. if四 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）61-65 BAADC 66-70 DCDAB 信息匹配 7175 BFEDC五 完成句子 (共8小题，每小题1分，满分8分)76 c
54、onvenience 77 optimistic 78 Meanwhile 79 barriers80 announced 81 citizens 82. arrange 83 lacks 六 翻译句子（共3小题，每小题4分，满分12分）84. Only if we keep on studying hard can we succeed the next time.85. She is back on her feet again after his operation.86. The police accused him of stealing a laptop from this shop last Saturday.七 书面表达 （满分20分）