1、北京市西城区（北区）2012-2013学年下学期高二期末考试英语试卷试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟I卷 选择题I. 听力理解（共三节。满分20分） 第一节（共4小题；每小题1.5分, 满分6分） 听下面四段对话, 每段对话后有一道小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。1. What doesnt the man like? A. Ham. B. Cheese. C. Chicken. 2. What is the man? A. A postman. B. A milkman. C. A salesman. 3. What time will th
2、e speakers meet? A. At 9 am. B. At 6 pm. C. At 2 am. 4. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is looking for a police station. B. She seems to have got lost. C. She is helping the man. 第二节（共6小题；每小题1.5分, 满分9分） 听下面三段对话, 每段对话后有两道小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话你将听两遍。 听第5段材料, 回答第5至6题。5. Why is the wo
3、man leaving for London? A. To see a doctor. B. To do some sightseeing. C. To take care of her aunt. 6. How is the woman going there? A. By train. B. By air. C. By car. 听第6段材料, 回答第7至8题。7. Where are the speakers? A. At a bar. B. At a lab. C. At a library. 8. What is the possible relationship between t
4、he speakers? A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Co-workers. 听第7段材料, 回答第9至10题。9. What are the speakers doing? A. Taking a trip. B. Having a meeting. C. Making an interview. 10. What is the woman not happy with? A. The terrible business manager. B. The problem of miscommunication. C. The slow speed of th
5、e project in Japan. II. 单项填空（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答案。11. She looks very excited. She _have won the first prize. I guess so. She is a born winner. A. must B. could C. should D. might12. Not _the possible danger, Eric swam farther and farther. A. realize B. realized C. to reali
6、ze D. realizing13. I find _challenging to follow Professor Browns lecture. A. this B. that C. it D. one14. Yesterday I had a drink with my friends. I thought it was the best drink I _in my life. A. have enjoyed B. were enjoying C. would enjoy D. had enjoyed15. He is _a heart operation last year, and
7、 now he seems perfectly healthy. A. said to receive B. said to have received C. saying to receive D. saying to have received16. Would you please change my appointment with Mr. Li to 9 oclock tomorrow?I am afraid he _an important conference then. How about 11 oclock?A. will be having B. is having C.
8、has had D. would have17. _we were worried about was whether the government could stop the spread of the disease. A. That B. How C. What D. Why18. How I wish everybody _the opportunity to travel in space! A. has B. had C. will have D. has had19. We have to take effective measures to put out the fire,
9、 or by the end of the week the forest _destroyed completely. A. had been B. has been C. will have been D. will be20. I _my new mobile phone for several weeks；however, Im still not familiar with all of its functions. A. have been using B. had been using C. used D. had used21. The first two services a
10、re free, _the third costs $35. A. since B. while C. as D. before22. What makes the movie excellent is _it not only entertains its audience but also lets them think. A. when B. where C. whether D. that23. Although you can understand his words this way, I do believe there are other ways of _them. A. i
11、dentifying B. enhancing C. interpreting D. ensuring24. When he was young, he _horses. However, now, he is very afraid of them. A. was used to love B. used to love C. was used to loving D. got used to loving25. Have you seen a book? I left it here. Is it _English textbook? Mike picked it up. A. a B.
12、the C. 不填 D. anIII. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分, 满分20分） 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。 Luke has always been my closest companion these past five years. He doesnt feel jealous when I am taking care of other animals in our shelter. In fact, he _26_ helps me. As you know, there are a lot of fores
13、t fires during the summer season, _27_many forests badly each year. Not far from our shelter, a _28_caught fire in July Luke rushed towards the forest where flames sent out incredible heat. Twenty minutes later, I felt there was no longer any _29_waiting for Luke to come back. In fact, I was waiting
14、 for the firemen to tell me he had _30_in the forest. Suddenly, a fireman burst into my office and _31_me that my dog Luke had saved four kittens _32_by the flames. According to the fireman. Luke moved the kittens one by one to a _33_ place. I immediately accompanied the fireman to the forest to pic
15、k up the kittens. _34_I arrived at the scene of the incident. Luke was not there. Then we heard the loud_35_ of a dog come from the forest. I _36_it was from my dog Luke. The firemen followed his tracks _37_they found him barking loudly by the side of a（n） _38_fireman who was lying on the ground. Th
16、anks to Luke, four kittens and a fireman were _39_. I was very proud of Luke for his _40_ actions. Luke showed much kindness for both animals like him and for a human being who was trying to put out the fire. Truly, my happiness is _41_measure. I _42_the fireman along with. Luke. What a memorable sc
17、ene when the fireman _43_ Luke tightly to his chest! “One thousand thanks, Luke, for saving my life,” the fireman said. This true story shows us that pets are able to show love and _44_for others. We should love and protect them and not look down upon them. Little animals can do_45_ things to help h
18、umans. 26. A. hardly B. almost C. even D. only27. A. damaging B. polluting C. hurting D. changing28. A. house B. forest C. shelter D. farm29. A. use B. time C. doubt D. choice30. A. suffered B. starved C. escaped D. died31. A. warned B. informed C. reminded D. suggested32. A. covered B. killed C. tr
19、apped D. hidden33. A. quiet B. clean C. high D. safe34. A. When B. Since C. Unless D. Before35. A. coughing B. shouting C. crying D. barking36. A. accepted B. recalled C. recognized D. admitted37. A. once B. as C. until D. for38. A. confident B. injured C. annoyed D. sleepy39. A. rescued B. recovere
20、d C. comforted D. cured40. A. smart B. lovely C. fast D. heroic41. A. from B. beyond C. below D. within42. A. approached B. visited C. praised D. joined43. A. shook B. kissed C. patted D. hugged44. A. pride B. patience C. care D. freedom45. A. big B. unique C. simple D. properIV. 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分） 第一
21、节：（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分） 阅读下面短文, 从各题A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳答案。A Plastic bags are everywhere! Every day, we are handed countless plastic bags：when we go to grocery stores, clothing stores, book stores and restaurants. Yes, sometimes, they are convenient, but most of the time, they are avoidable. A plastic b
22、ag is just not necessary for that apple you are about to eat or that soda you are going to drink right away. Consider these questions： Do I need to take as many plastic bags in supermarkets? Do I need a plastic bag for an item purchased that is already well packaged? Could I bring my own shopping ba
23、g when making purchases? Plastic bags are the cause of major environmental concerns. It is thought that an average person uses around 130 plastic bags per year. Using fewer plastic bags is a must in solving environmental problems. Reasons why you should limit your use of plastic bags： 1. Plastic bag
24、s account for a major part of our waste in landfills（垃圾填埋场）. Plastic bags are light and hard to contain. Because of this, plastic bags fly easily in wind, float along in the currents of rivers and oceans, and get caught in trees and fences. 2. Plastic bags are made from a non-renewable natural resou
25、rce（资源）：oil. Therefore, this contributes to the disappearance of our natural resources. 3. Countless plastic bags end up in our oceans and cause harm to our sea life. Many sea animals and birds mistakenly eat and choke on plastic or become tied up in plastic bags that are floating around. 4. There a
26、re many better alternatives to plastic bags. Paper bags hold more than plastic bags. But the best alternative to using plastic bags is using cloth bags. 46. Whats the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Plastic bags are uncontrollable. B. Plastic bags are unnecessary. C. Plastic bags are inconvenie
27、nt. D. Plastic bags are dangerous. 47. Which of the following is NOT the reason for limiting the use of plastic bags? A. They speed up the disappearance of oil. B. They threaten the lives of sea animals. C. They do harm to trees and fences. D. They pollute the environment. 48. The best thing people
28、can do to help solve the plastic bag problem is to _. A. stop making plastic bags from oil B. use paper bags instead of plastic bags C. bring their own cloth bags when shopping D. pick up plastic bags found in rivers and oceansBLinden Wolbert on What Its Like to Be a Real-Life Mermaid Many little gi
29、rls dream of swimming with or meeting a mermaid, but Linden Wolbert actually left her day job to become one. “I have always been attracted to water, ”she said in an interview. “Not just because of the animals that live in it, but because I feel so comfortable swimming in it. I just was always a swim
30、mer and loved to be in the water. ” After three years of working 9 to 5 as a residence director for Emerson College, “I was just daydreaming over every single lunch break about being in the water and among the fish, ”she said. As an experienced swimmer and scuba diver, Wolbert also loves free diving
31、, in which you dive as deep as you can and swim back up to the surface in a single breathperfect training for a professional life as a mermaid. She made the change from office worker to mermaid in 2005 and hasnt looked back since. Though Wolbert, 32, loved movies like “The Little Mermaid” and “Splas
32、h” as a kid, she says that she really spent most of her time watching the wildlife documentary（纪录片）. “My goal was to become an underwater wildlife documentary filmmaker like Jacques Cousteau,” she saysand she also works in the Los Angeles area as an advisor on underwater photo and video shoots. When
33、 special-effects artist Allan Holt asked her to help him with an underwater music video a few years ago, she mentioned that shed always wanted an artificial mermaid tail but didnt know where to find one. With the help of advanced technology, Holt ended up making a 35-pound, 6-foot-long tail for her,
34、 sealing a fish tail inside high-quality rubber, hand-making the scales（鱼鳞）, and creating a detailed copy of Wolberts body. It took seven months to complete and cost approximately $15,000. She also produces and stars in her own internet show, “The Mermaid Minute”, in which she teaches kids about the
35、 oceans and the creatures that live in them. “I am a smart science mermaid. ”she said. “And working with children is my favorite. ” 49. Why did Linden become a mermaid? A. She wanted to do scientific research. B. She felt stressed in her office work. C. She enjoyed feeding sea animals. D. She liked
36、water and swimming. 50. What MOST helped Linden become a mermaid? A. Her love for mermaid films. B. Her experience in freediving. C. Her knowledge of life under the sea. D. Her desire to be an underwater filmmaker. 51. Which of the following words best describes Lindens mermaid tail? A. High-tech. B
37、. Real. C. Colorful. D. Inexpensive. 52. As a mermaid, whats the most valuable thing that Linden gives kids? A. An exciting music video. B. An interesting documentary. C. An attractive training course. D. An educational internet program. C Usually, when a waiter refuses to serve someone at a restaur
38、ant, customers complain. In this case, customers cheered. The waiter in question, Michael Garcia, has been receiving goodwill and friend requests on the restaurants Facebook page since word spread that he stood up for a child with special needs. Garcia, who works at the Houston restaurant Laurenzos,
39、 was serving a family with a 5-year-old child, Milo, who has Down syndrome（唐氏综合症）. The server said that another family at the restaurant commented on Milos behavior, which Garcia described as “talking and making little noises.” Garcia moved the complaining family to another table, but they were stil
40、l unhappy. “Special needs children need to be special somewhere else, ”the complaining father reportedly said. The waiter then took a stand. He told FoxNews. com that such talk is rude and is due to peoples fear of the unknown. “My personal feelings took over,” he said, leading him to tell the fathe
41、r. “Sir, I wont be able to serve you. ”The family left the restaurant. It didnt take long for the story to get out. The restaurants Facebook page has received praise from people in Texas and beyond. Facebook user Tisha Baker wrote, “Thank you so much for speaking up when most just turn away. ” Rick
42、Park posted, “Thank you Mr. Garcia! I have a 17-year-old son with Down syndrome and I love to hear about people like yourself standing up for people with disabilities. ” Stephanie Painter added, “Thank you Michael for standing up for this beautiful little boy! Anyone who has ever come in contact wit
43、h a child, or adult, with Downs knows how loving and happy they are. Milo is a precious gift from God and so is Michael!” Outside of Texas. Garcia gained other fans. Sue Pusztai posted, “I wish I lived in Texas so I could eat at your restaurant. I would have loved to have met Mr. Garcia to thank him
44、 for his kindness and courage. ”53. The family who was refused service was _. A. greedy B. hungry C. proud D. selfish54. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. The family were satisfied after being moved to a different table. B. Milo was a child suffering from Down syndrome. C. The family wanted Mil
45、o to leave the restaurant. D. Milos parents quarreled with the family. 55. The underlined phrase “took a stand” in Paragraph 4 means _. A. understood disabled people B. did what he thought was right C. argued with angry people D. tried to be a Web hero 56. What can we learn from the Web posts in the
46、 article? A. Many Web users might have acted like Michael Garcia. B. The Web is a good place for people to find restaurants. C. On the Web its good for people to have a Facebook page. D. The Web is the only place to read stories such as this one. DWhale Wars As I was looking through the channels I c
47、ame upon something called Whale Wars. What a bunch of stupid people. I really dont believe these people are thinking straight. I know they are not thinking straight because one of the questions the captain asks of all new members or those who want to be members is this：Are you willing to die for a w
48、hale? One more time, just in ease you were not paying attention. Are you willing to die for a whale? No, I am not willing to die for a whaleare yon crazy? I dont mind jumping in there to help out on a cause, but to die for a whale or even any kind of animal is beyond my understanding. These people b
49、elieve strongly enough in this cause to say “Yes, yes, I will die for a whale”. The countries involved in the whaling industry do this because it is a way to make a living and support their families. The last thing they need is to have a bunch of stupid people trying to disable their ship. A lot of
50、the organizations out there say that whaling has to be stopped immediately without question. However, disabling these fishing boats will only stop the so-called problem temporarily. The point is this：It is so very easy for people to say stop the whaling! OK, you stop the whaling. What is your answer
51、 for an alternative to whaling? Im waiting. How do you want these people to support their families and help fuel the economy in which they live? A lot of people want the whaling to stop, but they have little or nothing to offer as an alternative for them. You cannot just say stop something and then
52、that is the end of the problem. Yes, I am picking on the “save the planet” people again. I will continue to do so until they can come up with better ideas on how to save the planet without putting people and what they own in harms way. Destroying another persons things and putting them in a possible
53、 life or death situation is not the answer. Until whaling countries can figure something else out to cure this so-called problem, there really isnt a lot that can be done. Until this happens, I say raise the anchor, set the main sail and WHALE AWAY!57. Where did the writer probably learn about Whale
54、 Wars? A. On TV. B. On the radio. C. In a magazine. D. In the newspaper. 58. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with? A. Saving whales is the most important thing in the world. B. People must fight for something no matter what it costs. C. Human lives are much more valuable tha
55、n animals. D. Stupid people will do anything to become famous. 59. What does the writer care most about? A. Protecting whalers and their families. B. Stopping whales from hurting people. C. Criticizing the “save the planet” people. D. Setting up an organization for whale protection. 60. The writer i
56、s against _. A. environmental experts B. environmental workers C. environmental officials D. environmental protestersII卷 非选择题I. 听力理解 第三节：（共5小题；每小题1分, 满分5分） 听下面一段对话, 根据题目要求在相应的横线上写下第1题至第5题的关键信息, 每小题仅填写一个词。此段对话你将听两遍。Telephone NotesAddressG&M Cinema, No. 25 （1） _ StreetMovieSpidermanDayThis （2） _PriceO
57、riginal: $ 10 eachDiscount: 30% off if booked （3） _Parking（4） _ parking at a nearby parking lotTransportationBus No. （5） _II. 阅读理解 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分） 阅读下面的短文和问题, 根据短文内容, 在相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息（不多于七个单词）, 完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚, 结构正确, 书写工整。 Were faced with so many lifestyle choices throughout the day, but ho
58、w do you know youre making the right ones? Heres what the experts say. Should I have a bath or shower first thing in the morning? Although some people think hot water and soaps dry out the skin, theres no real information to support this unless you have a specific skin condition. Paul Banwell says：“
59、In the morning, showers are more refreshing. Leave bathing for the evening when you need to relax before bed. The drop in body temperature following a warm bath tells your body its time for sleep. ” Answer：Shower Fruit juice or fruit? “The fiber in fruit makes it far more satisfying and filling with
60、 fewer calories. ”says Kate. “Fruit juices have the fiber removed and tend to be loaded with sugar, which sends blood sugar levels soaringand then crashing. ”Answer：FruitExercise in the morning or evening? “Numerous studies show that people are more likely to exercise in the morning, ”explains Janey
61、 Holliday, fitness instructor. “You probably will have a healthier dayfrom the food choices you make to how you feel mentally. Finally, while exercise helps you sleep better, working out too late in the evening will actually make it harder for you to sleep. ”Answer：MorningYell, or walk away and calm
62、 down? “Count to 10. ”advises Dr. Cary Cooper, Professor of Health and Psychiatry at Lancaster University. “Its always better to calm down, reflect on why youre angry and think about how you can resolve the issue. If you just blow your top, you wont solve anything. But you must take action. Burying
63、your anger is very bad for your health. ”Answer：Calm down1. What might be the suitable title for the passage?_2. Why are showers recommended first thing in the morning?_3. What makes fruit a better choice than fruit juice?_4. What can we expect if we exercise in the morning?_5. What does the underli
64、ned phrase “blow your top” mean?_III. 完成句子（共5小题；每小题3分, 满分15分） 根据括号中所给单词或短语的提示完成下列句子。1. 这部电影值得再看一遍。（worth）_2. 据我所知, 这部小说很流行。（as far as）_3. 我宁愿待在家里, 也不愿意去钓鱼。（prefer）_4. 据报道, 警方已经找到了那名失踪的男孩。（It is reported that）_5. 如果我听了律师的建议, 就不会损失这么多钱了。（take ones advice）_IV. 短文填空（共10空, 每空2分, 满分20分） 根据短文的意思和结构, 选择方框中合
65、适的词并用其恰当形式填空。（每词只用一次） draw from food but automaticallylate stranger programme regular checkThe Computerised Flat Mr. and Mrs. Lees flat in Hong Kong is computer operated. The computer has watched the Lee familys habits and has set the controls to match them. Now the computer switches the lights on e
66、very morning at 6：30 a. m. , which is their _1_rising time. In the evening, the computer _2_the curtains at sunset. The water in the shower is the right temperature for the person using it. If someone gets up in the night, floor lights come on _3_to show the way to the bathroom. The air conditioner
67、keeps the flat at their preferred temperature. The refrigerator keeps a _4_ on the food that is stored inside it, and sends an e-mail to the local supermarket when more _5 _ is needed. A security camera beeps（发出哔哔声） when a _6_ gets close to the fiat, but does not beep if it is a family member or fri
68、end. The microwave is linked to the internet. It can read instructions _7_a recipe and then cooks the food for the right time. The vacuum cleaner（吸尘器）is _8_to switch off if the telephone rings. The Lee family love their home, _9_ they complain about one thing. They sometimes feel that the computer i
69、s their boss. “One night, we came home _10_than usual, but the computer had switched the lights on at the regular time. We felt like naughty children, and nearly said sorry to the computer, ”laughed Mrs. Lee. 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _V. 书面表达（满分20分） 假设你是高二（1）班的学生李华。最近, 你在本班同学中
70、做了一个调查, 了解同学们过马路时是否有闯红灯的行为及其原因。请你给校报写一封信, 报告调查结果, 并就如何解决这一问题谈谈自己的建议。Survey ResultsQuestionAnswersPercentageHave you ever jaywalked across a street at a red traffic light?Yes71%No29%Reasons for jaywalkingPercentage1. Following others24%2. Saving time48%3. Seeing empty streets28%提示词：jaywalk乱穿马路注意：1. 开头已为你写好。 2. 词数不少于60。Dear Editor,Im Li Hua, from Class 1, Senior 2. I did a survey among my classmates about jaywalking recently. _Yours, Li Hua
