1、20102011学年度上学期高二英语期中试题【新人教】命题范围：必修5unit 1-2一、单项选择 （ 20 % ）1By learning _ psychology, youll know better on how to behave yourself in _ society and get along fine with others.Athe; theB/; theC/; /Dthe; /2The scientific study shows that once _ cigarettes, one will find it hard to get out of it.Alost to
2、Bconcentrated onCimpressed onDaddicted to3_ the shark drawing closer to her, the clumsy swimmer was _ almost to death.ASeeing; scaredBSeeing; scaryCSeen; scareDTo see; scared4He was _ manager of the firm after the former director resigned from the post.AapprovedBadoptedCappointedDconducted5People _
3、one another in their potential to sort out problems.Adiverse fromBvary fromCvary withDvary in6A large quantity of students subscribe quite a bit of money to charities, _ the fact that they themselves dont have that much money.Athanks toBin spite ofCas well asDdue to7-What was _ made disabled Marty k
4、eep on trying repeatedly?-His desire to make a difference.Athat itBitCthatDit that8-Failure after failure I have sufferedIt seems that Ill never achieve my ambition!- _Things are coming on well.AAll the best.BCheer up! CDoesnt matterDNever mind9She was so annoyed that she _ him out of the door, but
5、she finally calmed herself down.Aliked throwingBwould like throwingCfelt like throwingDfelt like to throw10The company going from bad to worse, the employees _ hardly enough to make a living.Aare paid Bare paying Chave paid Dget pay11-Do you think that housing price will keep _ in the years to come?
6、-I dont think soThe price is bound to fallIts only a matter of time.Abringing upBgoing upCgrowing upDlifting up12I will always stand on your side _ the others advocate different views from yours.Aas ifBso long asCin caseDeven if13Because of the _ of teachers, many adolescents in the west of China ha
7、ve no access _ good education.Aabsent; toBabsence; ofCabsence; toDshort; to14A family is supposed _ adequate money to deal with possible emergencies.Ato set asideBto be set asideCto have set asideDsetting aside15He _ his first wife soon after his graduation from university but _ a month later.Amarri
8、ed with; divorcedBmarried to; got divorcedCwas married; divorced withDmarried; divorced16Tom urged that he _ with so much work while his parents went on a snorkeling trip.Awas left aloneBnot be left aloneCwill be left aloneDisnt left alone17He had a strong desire_his parents, but it turned out that
9、the result was far from _.Ato satisfy; satisfactoryBsatisfying; satisfactionCto satisfy; satisfied Dto be satisfied with; satisfaction18He _ all that happened to the poor girl and decided to _her a favor.Awitnessed; ask Bwitnessed to; giveCwitnessed; doDwitnessed to; find19The hospital opposite our
10、school operates well, _many patients _ every day.Awhere; are being treatedBwhich; are treatedCwhere; are to be treatedDthat; have been treated20-Havent I told you that the computer needs _?-Sorry, I forgot _ it fixedIll send it for repair right away.Ato be repaired; havingBto repair; to haveCrepairi
11、ng; havingDrepairing; to have二、完形填空 （ 20 % ）I consider myself something of an expert on apologiesA quick temper has 21 me with plenty of opportunities to make themIn one of my earliest 22 , my mother is telling me, “Dont watch the 23 when you say Im sorryHold your head up and look the person in the
12、_24_ , so hell know you 25 it.”My mother thus made the key point of a（n） 26 apology: it must be directYou must never _27 to be doing something elseYou do not 28 a pile of letters while apologizing to a person 29 in position after blaming him or her for a mistake that turned out to be your _30 _You d
13、o not apologize to a hostess, whose guest of honor you treat 31 , by sending flowers the next day without mentioning your bad 32 _ .One of the important things you should do for an 33 apology is readiness to 34 the responsibility for our careless mistakesWe are used to making excuses, which leaves n
14、o 35 for the other person to 36 usSince most people are open-hearted, the no-excuse apology leaves both parties feeling 37 _about themselvesThat, after all, is the 38 of every apologyIt 39 little whether the apologizer is wholly or only partly at fault: answering for ones 40 encourages others to tak
15、e their share of the blame.21Aprovided Bmixed Ccompared Dtreated22AdreamsBcoursesCmemoriesDideas23Aside Bground Cwall Dbottom24Amind Bsoul Cface Deye25Aimagine Benjoy Cmean Dregret26Auseful Bsuccessful Cequal Dbasic27Apretend Bforget Crefuse Dexpect28Ahold on Bput away Clook through Dpick up29Apoore
16、r Bweaker Cworse Dlower30Afault Breason Cresult Dduty31Acruelly Bfreely Croughly Dfoolishly32Amanners Bexcuses Cefforts Droles33Aactive Beffective Cextra Deasy34Araise Bperform Cadmit Dbear35Asituation Bneed Csign Droom36Aadvise Bforgive Cwarn Dblame37Awiser Bwarmer Cbetter Dcleverer38Apurpose Bmeth
17、od Cend Dadvantage39Acares Bmatters Cdepends Dremains40Afacts Bstates Crights Dactions三、阅读理解 （ 30%）AEllen Parker was worried about her healthShe could not walk very quickly and it was difficult for her to climb stairsShe was soon out of breath“I suppose I had better go to the doctor.” she thoughtShe
18、 went to the doctor and told him her problem“Im not at all surprised.” he said, “I know what your problem is.” He examined her and then gave her some advice“If you dont do what I say, Mrs Parker,” he said, “You will have a heart attackIt could kill you.”Ellen was very worried as she left the doctors
19、She knew that she had to take his advice but that it would not be easy and it would take time.The next day she went shoppingThe first shop she went into was a butcher shop.“Id like ten pounds of steak, please.” she said.“Certainly, madam.” the butcher replied and went into the cold room and found a
20、large piece of steakHe brought the huge piece of meat back into the shop and placed it on the scale.“Thats just ten pounds.” he said.“Thats big enough.” Mrs Parker said.The butcher worked out the price“At $4.99 a pound that will be $49.90, pleaseWould you like me to cut it up into smaller pieces for
21、 you?”“Oh, I dont want to buy the meat.” Mrs Parker said.“If you dont want to buy it,” the butcher replied angrily, “Why did you ask me to get it for you?”“My doctor told me that I am too heavy and have to lose ten poundsI wanted to see what ten pounds of meat looked like.”41Why did Ellen Parker vis
22、it the doctor?AShe had a heart attack BShe had a problem with her health.CShe was unhappy about her weight DShe could not sleep well.42Why did Ellen Parker ask for ten pounds of steak?AShe wanted to buy some for dinner.BShe wanted to lose weight.CHer doctor had told her to eat steak.DShe wanted to s
23、ee what ten pounds of meat looked like.BLouis Armstrong had two famous nicknames Some people called him BagamoThey said his mouth looked like a large bagMusicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music.Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but liv
24、ed among great musiciansJazz was invented in the city a few years before his birthArmstrong often said, “Jazz and I grew up together.”Armstrong showed a great talent for music when he was taught to play the cornet （短号） at a boys homeIn his late teens, Armstrong began to live the life of a musicianHe
25、 played in parades, clubs, and on the steamboats that traveled on the Mississippi RiverAt that time, New Orleans was famous for the new music of jazz and was home to many great musiciansArmstrong learned from the older musicians and soon became respected as their equal.In 1922 he went to ChicagoTher
26、e, the tale of Louis Armstrong beginsFrom then until the end of his life, Armstrong was celebrated and loved wherever he wentArmstrong had no equal when it came to playing the American popular song.His cornet playing had a deep humanity （仁爱） and warmth that caused many listeners to say, “Listening t
27、o Pops just makes you feel good all over.” He was the father of the jazz style and also one of the best-known and most admired people in the worldHis death, on July 6,1971, was headline news around the world.43Armstrong was called Pops because he _.Alooked like a musicianBwas a musician of much infl
28、uenceCshowed an interest in musicDtraveled to play modern music44.The third paragraph is developed _Aby space Bby examplesCby timeDby comparison45Which statement about Armstrong is true?AHis tale begins in New Orleans.BHe was born before jazz was invented.CHis music was popular with his listenersDHe
29、 learned popular music at a boys home.46Which would be the best title for the text?AThe Invention of the Jazz Music BThe Father of the Jazz Style.CThe Making of a Musician DThe Spread of Popular Music.CIf youre a male and youre reading this, congratulations: youre a survivorAccording to statistics,
30、you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDSAssuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, youll die on average five years before a woman.There are many reasons for this - typically, men take
31、 more risks than women and are more likely to drink and smoke - but perhaps more importantly, men dont go to the doctor“Men arent seeing doctors as often as they should,” says DrGullotta, “this is particularly so for the over-40s, when disease tend to strike.” Gullotta says a healthy man should visi
32、t the doctor every year or twoFor those over 45, it should be at least once a yearTwo months ago Gullotta saw a 50-year-old man who had delayed doing anything about his smokers cough for a year.“When I finally saw him it had already spread and he has since died from lung cancer,” he says, “Earlier d
33、etection and treatment may not have cured him, but it would have prolonged his life.”According to a recent survey, 95% of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year, compared to 70% of men in the same age group.“A lot of men think theyre undefeatable,” Gullota says, “They only come
34、 in when a friend drops dead on the golf course and they think, Geez, if it could happen to him”Then theres the ostrich approach“Some men are scared of what might be there and would rather not know,” says DrRoss Cartmill.“Most men get their cars serviced more regularly than they service their bodies
35、,” Cartmill saysHe believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by preventive check-upsRegular check-ups for men would inevitably place strain on the public purse, Cartmill says, “ But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseasesBesides, the ultimate
36、cost is far greater: it is called premature death.”47Why does the author congratulate his male readers at the beginning of the passage?AThey are more likely to survive serious diseases today.BTheir average life span has been considerably extended.CThey have lived long enough to read this article.DTh
37、ey are sure to enjoy a longer and happier life.48What does the author state is the most important reason men die five years earlier on average than women?AMen drink and smoke much more than womenBMen dont seek medical care as often as womenCMen arent as cautious as women in face of dangerDMen are mo
38、re likely to suffer from fatal diseases.49Which of the following best completes the sentence Geez, if it could happen to himAit could happen to me, tooBI should avoid playing golfCI should consider myself lucky Dit would be a big misfortune50What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?ATh
39、ey may increase public expenses.BThey will save money in the long run.CThey may cause psychological strains on men.DThey will enable men to live as long as women.DLi Hua has just come back from the US and intends to give some of his relatives mentioned in 51-55 some books as giftsHe brings back six
40、books （A-F）After the description of each person, decide which book is the most suitable one for the people and then mark the correct letter（A-F）on your answer sheetThere is one extra book，which you do not need to use._ 51Li Huas uncle is fond of reading story booksHe reads all kinds of stories such
41、as love stories, historical stories, detective stories, etcHowever, there is no doubt that science fiction stories are his favorites._ 52Li Huas mother works for a local newspaperShe used to write a column （专栏） about love but now she is making a survey about how much foreigners know about Chinese pe
42、ople and cultureShe has been collecting materials in China and from abroad._ 53Li Huas father is a history teacher who is very interested in the history of China, especially Chinas modern historyWhats more, he pays special attention to the development of Chinas minority areas._54Li Huas cousin is a
43、senior middle school student who is going to take the College Entrance Examination next yearBut she is not good at English, especially English grammarSo she is looking for some books which are helpful._55Li Huas little brother is studying in a Middle SchoolHe as well as some other students is going
44、to pay a visit to an American middle school and stay there for three weeksHe is a little worried because he knows nothing about American school life.AInto Tibet: The CIAs First Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa （by Thomas Laird）This book introduces the identity and specific spy activities of Do
45、uglas Mackiernan, the first CIA agent （中情局探员） who was killed on duty by armed TibetansThe author of the book based his description on detailed research based on the memories of former CIA agents and interviews with related eyewitnesses in Tibet and India.BPractical English Usage （by Michael Swan）Thi
46、s book is a practical reference guide to language pointsIt deals with over 600 points which regularly cause problems for foreign students of EnglishMost of the points treated are grammatical, but there are also explanations of a certain number of common vocabulary problemsBeing a reference book, it
47、contains information at various levels, ranging from relatively simple points to quite advanced problems.CBattlefield Earth （by LRon Hubbard）An intelligent and creative masterwork of adventure in the far future, LRon Hubbards Battlefield Earth describes an Earth controlled for a thousand years by an
48、 alien invaderand man is an endangered speciesNew York Times best-selling author LRon Hubbard has created a vast, unforgettable and exciting world in Battlefield Earth.DXu Lings American Adventure （ by Mary Williams）Xu Ling is an excellent Chinese student from HangzhouAs his father goes to America f
49、or a one-year training, Xu Ling, as well as his mother goes with his father and begins his new life in Eisenhower High SchoolThe book consists of 21 chapters, each reflecting Xu Lings life in America in a different aspectsThe book is written in the most fundamental words and is intended for Chinese
50、middle school students.EChicken Soup for the Couples Soul （by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen）This is a book for husbands and wives and lovers and anyone who dreams of finding their souls true mate （配偶）Each story in this book was written by someone who has been transformed by loveSome stories w
51、ill make you laughSome will make you cryBut above all, the stories in this book sing high praise for loves ability to endure, beyond years, beyond difficulty, beyond distance, beyond even death.FWheres the Duck in Peking? （by Cliff Schimmels）Whether you are a China expert or a novice, this book will
52、 give you insight into the hearts and minds of the Chinese peopleCliff brings the reader to tears on one page and belly laughter on the nextThis profound look into Chinas everyday life is a must-read for anyone interested in working in China or working with the Chinese people.四、单词拼写 （ 10% ）1Old Tom,
53、 together with his fellows, d_ the dead baleen whale to the depths of the ocean and the whalers all waved goodbye to them.2People t_ to think the disabled have an awful life due to their disabilities.3Most students here have become a_ to getting up early and doing piles of homework.4Jean is pretty,
54、intelligent, outgoing, diligent and.In one word, she is the e_ of her peers and the pride of her family.5If we students go on like this, under such great p_, we are bound to break down sooner or later.6She is 12 years j_ to me, but shes a household name nowHow I admire her talents!7Turning around, s
55、he found a shark swimming behind herShe p_ and trembled with fear, unable to flee away.8As an excellent graduate, Piccaso was faced with a wide r_ of choices to work abroad.9Reading Franklins biography is greatly b_ to young men, for they will be given piles of precious advice on life and study.10To
56、m Sawyer was a_ from birth by his parents and this led him to a miserable life all by himself.五、完成句子 （ 10% ）sort out be aware of adapt to on behalf of shoot atat the risk of meet with burn to the ground as well as make a profit of1The candidate is _ of losing the campaign because he was considered t
57、o have an affair with a pop star.2An international ban on whaling has passed, which enables people to_ how important it is to protect sea animals.3We are to research into the causes of the disease and desire to use the best microscope in the labSo we hope to _ your approval.4In her absence, some tou
58、gh boys yelled out _ made faces at girls.5Its absurd of you to believe her story that shes _ 200 million dollars in the past yearEveryone knows her small firm is struggling to survive the financial crisis.6She _ one bird, but missed itAll the birds flew in all directions.7Nothing remained of the cit
59、yEverything was _ by the fire.8Larke was proud to have joined in the annual sports meeting for college students _ his university.9Look at your bedroom- what a mess! It needs _.10You can do nothing but _ yourself _ him as you are connected by marriage.参考答案I 单项（20）1-5 CDACB 6-10 BDBCA 11-15 BDCAD 16-2
60、0 BACADII 完型（20）21-25 ACBDC 26-30 BACDA 31-35 CABDD 36-40 BCABDIII 阅读（30）A：BD B：BCCB C：CBAB D：CFABDIV 单词拼写（10）1dragged 2tend 3accustomed 4envy 5pressure 6junior7panicked/paused8range 9beneficial 10abandonedV完成句子（10）1at the risk 2be/become aware of 3meet with 4as well as 5made a profit of6shot at 7burnt down 8on behalf of 9sorting out 10adapt toVI改错（10）graduate改为graduated； on改为in； 加上 to prepare； 去掉 the；well改为good；remember改为remembering； they改为we； which改为that； 去掉 to； card改为cards
