1、海南中学2012-2013学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题第一卷一、 单选填空（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。1. _ lack of eco-friendly habits among _ public is thought to be _ major causeof global climate changeA. /; the; oneB. The; /; aC. /; the; the D. The; the; a2. He is not stupid; _ no one could be mor
2、e intelligent than him. A. however B. on the contrary C. in common D. in contrast 3. She has a gift for creating an _ for her students, _ allows them to communicate freely with each otherAatmosphere; which Bcircumstance; where Csituation; what Dembarrassment; who4. Attitudes towards life _ person_ p
3、erson.A. range fromand B. vary betweenandC. vary fromto D. change withand5. -How do you think of his lecture yesterday?-His long and dull speech_. I would rather not have attended it.A. attracted me. B. bored me to death.C. greatly inspired me D. refreshed my mind6. -Do you often go to the movies?-I
4、 only go _, for there is not much to see.A. eventually B. constantly C. occasionally D. frequently 7. With no rain for months and food _, the soldiers felt very worried.A. running out B. to run outC. run out D. being run out 8. -Ms Zhang has forgotten to take her key home. -Ha, again! It is _ of her
5、 to leave her things in the classroom. A. common B. casual C. normal D. typical 9. - Its niceNever before_such a special drink!- Im glad you like itAI have hadBI had C. have I had D. had I10. As we all know, every minute, _ full use of _ our lessons, will do good to our students.A. which makes; stud
6、ying B. when made; to studyC. that is made; study D. that is made; studying11. -Did you visit the famous museum?-No. We _ it, but we spent too much time shopping.A. could have visited B. must have visitedC. cant have visited D. shouldnt have visited 12. _, his parents sent him abroad to study in an
7、art school.AHe was seven years oldB. Having been seven years oldCWhen he was seven years oldDBeing seven years old13. Believe it or not, it is _ that causes your illness.A. because of your overweightB. your being overweightC. because you are overweightD. you are so overweight14. Several record compa
8、nies are eager to sign a contract with Mo Chou, who has the _to make a pop star.Apotential BstrengthCpower D. benefit15. Todays China differs greatly _ used to be 10 years ago. A. from what B. with which C. from it D. from what it二、完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
9、选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was a terrible day. Snow had been falling all day long making the trip 16 . I would rather have been in my warm home than drive along on such a cold day, but I didnt have a _17 . I had to have my paper work handed in and then 18 my son.The snow continued to fall as we drove along
10、for the 15-mile trip back home. I slowed the car and _19 at my son in his heavy coat as he looked 20 out of the window with a blank(空白的) expression. In the 21 of the world he was looked upon as a mentally disabled child. _22 , over the years what I saw was a beautiful, kind and 23 soul. He had shown
11、 me more about love than I could have ever 24 on my own.I slowed the car even more as we 25 a sharp curve (弯). As we rounded it I saw a shivering (颤抖的), young woman in a 26 jacket walking in the snow storm. I pulled over and let her in. She was heading for her Moms house to visit her 27 whom she had
12、nt seen for months. She had experienced a lot of disappointments and 28 . Yet, she still held out hope for a new job and tried to 29 a new life for her son and herself.I took her as 30 as I was able to and dropped her off. She thanked me for the 31 and I told her I wished I could have done more to h
13、elp. Then as we were about to leave, my sweet son took off his coat, 32 down the window and gave it to her. She put it on, smiled and 33 to us as we pulled out on the road.In this world we will 34 many problems and challenges. Sometimes it seems that our entire lives are a trip down a curvy and dang
14、erous road. Yet the power of 35 takes us straight back to a broad smooth highway.16. A. smooth B. funny C. riskyD. special17. A. change B. choice C. reasonD. chance18. A. call on B. look after C. seek forD. pick up19. A. glanced B. laughed C. staredD. shouted20. A. excitedly B. peacefully C. sadlyD.
15、 fearfully21. A. history B. systems C. development D. eyes 22. A. However B. Therefore C. MeanwhileD. Besides23. A. dirty B. sensitive C. painfulD. merciful24. A. dreamed B. learned C. concludedD. ignored25. A. expected B. left C. approachedD. discovered26. A. new B. heavy C. comfortableD. light27.
16、A. son B. daughter C. motherD. father28. A. adventures B. puzzles C. tragediesD. doubts29. A. predict B. suffer C. saveD. build30. A. far B. long C. soonD. much31. A. money B. coatC. liftD. gift32. A. burned B. rolledC. toreD. shut33. A. cried B. pointedC. wroteD. waved34. A. face B. overcomeC. crea
17、teD. bear35. A. nature B. loveC. mindsD. wills三、阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A“Mum, what does it mean when someone tells you that they have a skeleton (骨骼) in the closet (衣橱)？”Jessica asked. “A skeleton in the closet?” her mother paused thought
18、fully, Well, its something that you would rather not have anyone else know about. For example, if in the past, someone in Dads family had been arrested for stealing a horse, it would be a skeleton in his familys closet. He really wouldnt want any neighbor to know about it.”“Why pick on my family?” J
19、essicas father said with anger. “Your family history isnt so good, you know. Wasnt your great great grandfather a prisoner who was transported to Australia for his crimes?” “Yes, but people these days say that you are not a real Australian unless your ancestors arrived as prisoners.” “Gosh, sorry I
20、asked. I think I understand now,” Jessica cut in before things grew worse.After dinner, the house was very quiet. Jessicas parents were still quite angry with each other. Her mother was ironing clothes and every now and then she glared at her husband, who hid behind his newspaper pretending to read.
21、 When she finished, she gathered the freshly pressed clothes in her arms and walked to Jessicas closet. Just as she opened the door and reached in to hang a skirt, a bony arm stuck out from the dark depths and a bundle of white bones fell to the floor. Jessicas mother sank into a faint (晕倒), waking
22、only when Jessica put a cold, wet cloth on her forehead. She looked up to see the worried faces of her husband and daughter.“What happened? Where am I?” she asked. “You just destroyed the schools skeleton, Mum,” explained Jessica. “I brought it home to help me with my health project. I meant to tell
23、 you, but it seemed that as soon as I mentioned skeletons and closets, it caused a problem between you and Dad.” Jessica looked in amazement as her parents began to laugh madly. “Theyre both crazy,” she thought.36. According to Jessicas mother, “a skeleton in the closet” means . A. a family honorB.
24、a family secretC. a family storyD. a family treasure37. Jessicas mother fell down into a faint because she was .A. knockedB. frightenedC. injuredD. surprised38Why did Jessica bring a skeleton home? A. She was curious about it.B. She planned to keep it for fun.C. She needed it for her school task.D.
25、She intended to scare her parents.B Check out all the new releases (发布) in the next four weeks.Wednesday 16 MarchChalet Girl (12A )Watch the Trailer (预告片)A British comedy about a girl who decides to give up her job at a fried chicken fast food place to try out being a chalet (木屋) girl in the Alps. S
26、tarring Bill Nighy and Ed Westwick.Friday 18 MarchSubmarine (15)A comedy following a teenager who wants to lose his virginity and stop his father from leaving his mother. Directed by Richard Ayoade.Friday 25 MarchCountry Strong (12A) Watch the TrailerRising country music songwriter (Garrett Hedlund)
27、 falls in love with a fallen star (Gwyneth Paltrow), and together they plan his rising and her comeback.A Turtles Tale: Sammys Adventures (3D) (U)A sea turtle who was hatched in 1959 spends the next 50 years travelling the world as it changes through global warming.Friday 1 AprilKilling Bono (15) Wa
28、tch the TrailerTwo brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as old school friends U2 become the biggest hand in the world.Passenger Side (D)Two brothers spend the day driving around Los Angeles county looking for the meaning of their lives, or cheap street drugs, depending o
29、n whom you believe.Friday 8 AprilThe Silent HouseA horror movie based on a true story about a small house in a village in Uruguay which holds some dark secretsRio (3D) Watch the trailerAn animated film about a domesticated (家养的) macaw (金刚鹦鹉) from Minnesota who sets off on an adventure.39. What do th
30、e film Chalet Girl and Submarine have in common?A. They are both about girls.B. They are both comedies.C. They are both directed by Richard Ayoade.D. They are both starred(主演) by Bill Nighy.40. If you like seeing the 3D films, you can choose to see _.A. The Silent House and RioB. Submarine and Passe
31、nger SideC. A Turtles Tale: Sammys Adventures and RioD. Killing Bono and Country Strong41. The common point of all the films is that _.A. they are all set in BritainB. they will all be released in MarchC. they are all new filmsD. they are all produced in HollywoodCBy now, most people have heard abou
32、t the importance of replacing the use of fossil fuels. One of the most common renewable energy sources that people can get for family use is solar energy. If youre not sure what solar energy is all about, here are a few of the basics to get you up to speed.The many different technologies are designe
33、d to take energy from the sun and change it into energy to provide heating, cooling，electricity, and more. Technologies to convert (转变) this energy include things such as solar hot water, solar electricity, lighting systems, and space heating systems. One of the main reasons most people want to use
34、solar energy is for the savings. The use of these technologies can save money on monthly bills by powering your electricity through the suns energy instead of buying energy from fossil fuels. If you live in a sunny area and you dont use all the energy a solar system produces, you could even make a l
35、ittle money by selling the extra energy to those who need it.Renewable energy will also give you a more stable（稳定的）price for your monthly bills. For most people, the cost of energy has gone up over the past few years, and there are not many signs it will go down any time soon. People who buy or leas
36、e (租用) a solar system can take control of their costs and not be at the mercy of (在支配下) the continually rising prices. The high cost of fixing solar equipment at home is the main reason why most people have not been able to use this type of renewable energy, but there are ways to lower the expenses.
37、 Solar leasing is good choice; you can pay a monthly lease fee instead of buying the solar equipment. So, if you havent fixed it, take one now. Some companies also offer money to help those people that cant afford to buy or lease the entire solar system.The savings that you will see on your monthly
38、bills make going “green” good for your wallet as well as the environment.42. At present most people know it is important to _.A. discover more and more fossil fuelsB. save solar energy as much as possibleC. use other energy to replace fossil fuelsD. use solar energy instead of using any fossil fuel4
39、3. What does the underlined phrase “up to speed” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. To reach the fastest speed. B. To realized the planned goals.C. To help finish the new task. D. To learn about something new.44. What is one of the main reasons why people use solar energy? A. Making money. B. Saving m
40、oneyC. Preventing power failure. D. Providing enough electricity.45. We can learn from the passage that _.A. some poor people are helped to fix the solar system financiallyB. the cost of energy will go down sometime in the futureC. fixing a solar system is affordable for most peopleD. the energy a s
41、olar system produces is too much to be used up第二节（共5小题：每小题2分, 满分10分）信息填空: 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the SituationAt times，our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is
42、 not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments._46_ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air，listen to som
43、e music，or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse._47_ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that wil
44、l maintain objectivity and common sense.Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes your anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps. _48_Remember that all the worrying in the wor
45、ld will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true. _49_ You can leave everything else in the hands of God.It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. Th
46、e key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. _50_A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out.B. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.C. This will give you the c
47、onfidence to manage your anxiety.D. Instead of worrying about something that probably wont happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.E. The next time you feel depressed，review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge
48、 your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.G. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.（注意：此题答案写在第二卷的指定位置，写在此页无效）海南中学2012-2013学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题第二卷阅读理解：第二节：信息填空（每小题2分，满分10 分） 46_ 47_ 48_ 49_50 _
49、四、单词拼写: 根据汉语提示及个别首字母写出下列单词(每题1分，共计10分)1. You should make a c_(承诺) if you are serious about our relationship, 2. The editor_ _（扫视）the report and made a few changes of the words that might be difficult for readers to understand.3. _（多种多样的）cultures are a driving force of development in economic growth.
50、4. If theyre _ _（反对） passing this job bill, Id like to know what exactly they want.5. It is _（绝对地） necessary to read the English newspapers and listen to the English radio to improve your English.6. The government is _ _（呼吁）everyone to save energy and stop cutting down the trees.7. I blame myself fo
51、r not reading the instruction carefully, and I can_（保证，担保） that this will not happen again!8. Would it surprise you to know that in Japan, the _（平均）savings is 25% of their income?9. He was awarded a prize for making a _（贡献） to world peace.10. Here I would like to thank all the teachers _ _ _（代表）all
52、the graduates in our school this year.单词拼写答题处（写在原题空白处无效）：1._ 2._ _ 3._ 4. _ _ 5. _ 6._ _7._ 8. _ 9 _10._ _ _五、课文填空(每空0.5分，共计5分)There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer(see Graph 1) and that it is human activity that has caused this_1_ warming rather than a 2 but natural phenomenon.All sci
53、entists 3 to the view that the increase in the earths temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this 4 are called “green house” gases, the most important one of 5 is carbon dioxide. 6_ my job is occasionally dangerous, I do
54、nt mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help 7 ordinary people from one of the most powerful 8 on earththe volcano.Having collected and 9 the information, I help other scientists to 10 where lava from the volcano will flow n
55、ext and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses课文填空答案填写处（答在其他地方无效）： 1._ 2._ 3._ 4._5._6._ 7._8._9._ 10._ 六、短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在此处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下
56、面写出修改的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从十一处起）不计分。May I have you attention, please? I have a few thing to tell you. When you have a class here in the language lab, please be here a little early. Change your shoes before enter the lab. Dont bring something
57、 here except your textbooks. When you are in, please dont touch these machines with permission. Always do as the teacher tell you to. In class you should only speak the English, not Chinese. Recorders can be used make a copy of the listening materials. Remember, you should not change your seats unle
58、ss you are asked to. When the class is over, turning off your machines and leave the lab one by one. 七、书面表达（满分20分）地球变暖是目前人类面临的最大环境问题，假设你校将举办一次关于“节能减排”的演讲比赛，请你根据以下提示，写一篇英语演讲稿，为“保护地球”献计献策。现状：经济发展，温室气体越来越多，全球变暖，海平面急剧上升，自然灾害频繁措施：1多使用清洁能源 2以步代车 34注意：1. 短文必须包括以上所有内容要点，可适当发挥，措施中3、4点自由发挥；2 词数：120左右，文章开头和结尾已
59、给出，不计入总词数。Good afternoon, my dear teachers and fellow students. I am glad to talk about protection of the earth here._Thank you海南中学2012-2013学年第一学期期中考试高二英语答案听力(每题1.5分，共计30分) 1-5: BBABC 6-10: ACAAB11-15: CACCB16-20: BCBCA一、单选填空(每题1分，共计15分)DBACBCADCBACBAD二、完型：(每题1.5分，共计30分)1620 CBDAB 2125 DADBC 2630 DA
60、CDA 3135 CBDAB 三、阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）(A) 36-38 BBC (B)39-41 BCC (C)42-45 CDBA信息填空： BFGDA四、单词拼写: (每题1分，共计10分)1. commitment 2. glanced through 3. Diverse 4. opposed to 5. absolutely 6. appealing to 7. guarantee 8.average 9. contribution 10. on behalf of五、课文填空(每空0.5分，共计5分)1.global 2. random 3.subscribe 4. p
61、rocess 5.which 6. Although 7. protect 8. forces 9. evaluated 10. predict 六、短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)May I have you(your) attention, please? I have a few thing(things) to tell you. When you have a class here in the language lab, please be here a little early(earlier). Change your shoes before enter(ent
62、ering) the lab. Dont bring something(anything) here except your textbooks. When you are in, please dont touch these machines with (without)permission. Always do as the teacher tell(tells) you to. In class you should only speak the(删) English, not Chinese. Recorders can be used（ to ）make a copy of th
63、e listening materials. Remember, you should not change your seats unless you are asked to. When the class is over, turning(turn) off your machines and leave the lab one by one. 七、书面表达（满分20分）Good afternoon, my dear teachers and fellow students. I am glad to talk about protection of the earth here. Wi
64、th the development of economy, more and more greenhouse gases are being produced and added into the air, which is considered to be one of the greatest causes of global warming. It has harmful effects，causing the sea level to rise and many natural disasters.So we must take effective measures to save
65、our planet. First, we should use more clean energy and less coal and oil. Second, we should go to work on foot or by bus instead of driving a car if possible. Third, we should plant more trees， because plants can turn CO2 into oxygen. More importantly, we should form the habit of saving energy in our daily lifeThank you
