1、南京市第六中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分。考试时间120分钟。 第I卷（选择题 三部分 共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How much can the man lend to
2、the woman?A. $1. B. $4.C. $ 5.2. What is wrong with the man in the womans opinion?A. He always feels hungry.B. He always feels exhausted(筋疲力尽).C. He always feels nervous.3. What will the man do next?A. Work on his paper.B. Paint his living room.C. Help the woman with her paper.4. Where did the man f
3、ind the advertisement?A. In a newspaper.B. In a magazine.C. On the Internet.5. What does the man mean?A. He doesnt like to eat breakfast.B. He is too busy to have breakfast.C. He disagrees with the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间
4、阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When was Sandra Rivett killed?A. On Novermber 8, 2009. B. On Novermber 9, 2008. C. On Novermber 8, 2008.7. Who did the police think killed Sandra Rivett? A. Lady Lucan. B. Lord Lucans children.C. Lord Lucan.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does th
5、e man want to show the woman?A. An article.B. A websiteC. A computer.9. Who is Barry?A. The womans pet.B. The womans brother.C. The womans classmate.10. Why is the woman unwilling to talk to Barry?A. He cant understand her.B. He cant keep her secrets.C. He never listens to her.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. W
6、hat does Laura look like?A. She has dark black hair. B. She is tall and slim. C. She has blue eyes.12. What is Laura going to do next September?A. Travel to New Zealand B. Take part in a competition.C. Attend courses.13. What does the woman invite the man to do?A. Travel to Africa.B. Go to the movie
7、s tomorrow.C. Study Creative Writing with her.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a library.B. In a classroom.C. In the womans office.15. What did the man do in the womans class?A. He always fell asleep.B. He was always absent.C. He talked with other students.16. How ca
8、n the man pass the womans class?A. By getting an A or a B on his papersB. By getting an A or a B on the next two tests.C. By coming to the class on time every day.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker?A. A manager of the gym.B. A customer of the gym.C. An advisor of the gym.18. How long does the
9、gym open a day?A. For 10 hours.B. For 12 hours.C. For 24 hours.19. What does the City Gym have?A. An outdoor swimming pool.B. An outdoor playground.C. An indoor swimming pool.20. Where can the information about the current(目前的) classes be found?A. On the gyms website.B. On the notice board.C. On the
10、 price list.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. The new movie _ to be one of the biggest money-makers of all time.A. promisesB. agreesC. pretendsD. opposes22. Shall I pick you up tonight?- No, thanks. Dont _ to come. I can take a ta
11、xi.A. haveB. botherC. worryD. annoy23. Have you handed in your schoolwork yet?-Yes, I have. I guess it _ now.A. has gradedB. is gradedC. is being gradedD. is grading24. It is strongly believed that the train accident happening in Wenzhou in July is largely _ the failure of the signal system, _ 40 pe
12、ople to die.A. due to, causedB. because of, bringC. due to, causingD. thanks to, costing25. The _ boy was last seen _ near the gate of the park.A. missed, playingB. lost, playingC. missing, playD. losing, to be playing26. He accidently _ he had quarreled with his wife and that he hadnt been home for
13、 a couple of weeks.A. let outB. took careC. made sureD. made out27. It doesnt take long to become _to these drugs.A. addictedB. addictionC. addictD. addictive28. The flowers _ sweet in the botanic garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.A. to smellB. smellingC. smeltD. to be smelt29. The
14、 hotel wasnt particularly good. But I _ in many worse hotels.A. was stayingB. stayedC. would stayD. had stayed.30. I cant find my purse anywhere.-You _ have lost it while shopping.A. canB. shouldC. wouldD. may31. You should relax yourself, otherwise you will _ in time.A. break offB. break upC. wear
15、outD. break down32. You know I can be reached by telephone. Why didnt you call me? I did several times, but couldnt _.A. come acrossB. ring offC. call backD. get through33. -He was born and grew up in the town. -_ he knows it so well. A. No doubt. B. No problem. C. No wonder. D. No curiosity . 34. I
16、n order to warm the atmosphere, he _ us for hours with his stories and jokes.A. admired B. attracted C. entertained D. treated35. We find _ a rule that people in the west give Christmas presents to their relatives and friends.A. this B. that C. them D. it第二节：完形填空（共小20题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个
17、选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。Recently, a couple in New Zealand were forbidden from naming their baby son 4Real. Even 36 New Zealand has quite free rules about 37 children, names beginning with a 38 are not allowed. They decided to call him Superman 39 .In many countries around the world, 40 names for children a
18、re becoming more popular. In Britain, you can call a child almost 41 you like. The only restrictions(限制) on parents 42 to offensive(冒犯的) words such as swear words. 43 parents choose names which come from 44 culture. For example, there have been six boys named Gandalf 45 the character in the Lord of
19、the Rings(指环王) novels and films. 46 , names related to sport are fairly common 47 1984, 36 children have been called Arsenal(阿森纳) after the football team. Other parents like to 48 names, or combine names to make their own 49 names, a method demonstrated (证实的) by Jordan, the British model, 50 recentl
20、y invented the name Tiaamii for her daughter by 51 names Thea and Amy (the two grandmothers). Some names which were previously 52 as old-fashioned have 53 popular again, but the most popular names are not the strange 54 . The top names are fairly 55 , for example, Jack, Charlie and Thomas for boys a
21、nd Grace, Ruby and Jessica for girls.36AwhenBinCthoughDfor37AcallingBnamingCraisingDeducating38AletterBmarkCnumberDsign39AhoweverBtooCthusDinstead40AoutstandingBunusualCcommonDfamous41AeverythingBsomethingCanythingDnothing42Ato relateBrelateCrelatingDrelated43AMany ofBMuchCA great many ofDSome44Apop
22、ularBmysteriousCcurrentDpresent45AforBbyCafterDlike46AHoweverBWhereasCIndeedDEqually47AinBafterCsinceDtill48Amake outBmake forCmake use ofDmake up49Awell known BdoubleCuniqueDfantastic50AwhichBwhoCthatDwho that51AchangingBcombiningCseparatingDdividing52AthoughtBthought aboutCthought ofDthought over5
23、3AbecomeBsoundedCformedDdeveloped54ApersonalitiesBonesCcharactersDvarieties55AtraditionalBconvenientCclassicDcontemporary第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）AIn todays Internet age, online games can be a change from the pressure of school and work. However, they can also cause problems and unhealthy addicti
24、ons. This is most clearly seen in the example of South Korea. This country has the worlds highest percentage of high-speed Internet services. It also has a high number of game players who are addicted to online games.In 2004, a young man died after playing online games almost nonstop for 86 hours. A
25、 12-year-old boy stole $16,000 from his father to continue online games which he could not get away from. Such problems are spreading to other parts of Asia as well. In 2005, it was reported that about 80 percent of Chinas 13.8 million online game players were under 25. And many of these were said t
26、o be addicted. Such numbers point toward a growing problem among Chinese youth.Dr. Sue-Huei Chen, a psychologist, discovered some signs of at-risk people. Such people often go online to escape from their problems. And they usually have no friendship or good social skills. They feel the need to spend
27、 more and more time online, so they may be absent from school or family. And they become upset if anyone tries to shorten their online game playing.56.The passage is mainly about . A. reasons for online game addiction B. problems caused by online gamesC. computer problems in Asia D. problems caused
28、by young people57.In the passage, the writer tells us a fact that . A. South Korea has a large number of Internet schoolsB. more and more young men are stealing money for online gamesC. Chinas online game players are all under the age of 25D. online game addiction is a very common problem in South K
29、orea58.According to the passage, are more likely to become addicted to online games.A. people under great pressure from school and workB. people well-known in the field of computer gamesC. people with unsolved problems and few friendsD. people whod like to take a risk in computer gamesBA popular say
30、ing goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, thats not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesnt matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.We all talk to
31、ourselves sometimes. Were usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldnt be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This “self-talk” helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be awar
32、e, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, jo
33、in me in saying “Good job!”Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And t
34、he clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.Words possess power because of their lasting effects. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should
35、always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesnt pass this test, then its better left unsaid.Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and motiva
36、te others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.59.The main idea of the first paragraph is that . A. words have a lasting effect on usB. inspiring words give us confidence C. negative words may let us downD. not sticks
37、 and stones but words will hurt us60.There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because . A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves B. talking to ourselves always gives us courage C. we can benefit from talking to ourselves D. it does no harm to have “sel
38、f-talk” when we are alone61.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely . A. remind ourselvesB. praise ourselves C. make ourselves relaxedD. give ourselves amusement62.The author would probably hold the view that . A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
39、B. negative words may motivate us to make more progress C. people tend to remember friendly words D. it is better to think twice before talking to others CFITNESS CENTRE TIMETABLEMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday7:15 amBody Power AerobicsBody StretchAerobicsBody BurnBody Stretch10:3
40、0 amBeginner AerobicsBeginner AerobicsAerobicsBody Stretch12:30 pmBody StretchBody BurnAerobicsBeginner AerobicsBody Burn3:00 pmBeginner AerobicsBody StretchBody BurnBeginner Aerobics4:45 pmBody BurnAerobicsAerobicsBody PowerBody PowerBody Stretch5:30 pmAerobicsBody PowerBody PowerBody BurnBody Stre
41、tchBody Power6:30 pmAerobicsBody BurnBody BurnBeginner AerobicsBody Power7:30 pmBeginner AerobicsBody StretchBeginner AerobicAerobicsBody Power: This class uses weights and aerobic movements to increase strength while burning fat. It is suitable for all levels of fitness. Aerobics: This is a low to
42、medium level of difficulty aerobics class. It is good for beginner to average levels of fitness. Beginner Aerobics: This class has low levels of difficulty and simple aerobic movements. It is mainly for people who have not exercised before or who are just returning after a long break or injury. Body
43、 Stretch: This is relaxation class which stretches all the muscle groups. It is suitable for all levels of fitness. People who exercise regularly or have a stressful lifestyle would also benefit from this class. Body burn: This is a high level of difficulty aerobics class that mainly targets fat bur
44、ning. It is only for those people with a very high level of fitness. 63. On Wednesday the fitness class at 6:30 pm is _.A. Aerobics B. Body Power C. Body Burn D.Beginner Aerobics64. The two classes that are suitable for all levels of fitness are _.A. Aerobics and Body Power B. Body Power and Body St
45、retch C. Body Burn and AerobicsD. Body Stretch and Beginner Aerobics65. Lena wants to go to the city Gym on Saturday. She has not exercised for a long time. The best time for her to go would be _.A. 3:00 pm B. 5:30 pm C. 7:15 am D. 7:30 pm66. In which class are weights used?A. Aerobics B. Body Burn.
46、 C. Body Power D. Body StretchDWhat does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion? It means that we live among competing interests. Your roommates need to study for an exam may take priority(优先)over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade. And the object of
47、your romantic interest may have other choices.In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable consideration to our point of view. When we persuade, we want to influence how others believe and behave. We may not always prevail other points of view may be more persu
48、asive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the merits of the case. But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our position receives the attention it deserves.Some people, however, object to the very idea of persuasion. They may regard it as an unwelcome interruption
49、into their lives. Just the opposite, we believe that persuasion is unavoidable to live is to persuade. Persuasion may be ethical(合乎道义的) or unethical, selfless or selfish, inspiring or degrading. Persuaders may enlighten our minds or catch our vulnerability(弱点). Ethical persuasion, however, calls on
50、sound reasoning and is sensitive to the feelings and needs of listeners. Such persuasion can help us apply the wisdom of the past to the decisions we now must make. Therefore, the most basic part of education is learning to resist the one kind of persuasion and to encourage and practice the other.Be
51、yond its personal importance to us, persuasion is necessary to society. The right to persuade and be persuaded is the bedrock of the American political system, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution(美国宪法).67According to the passage, persuasion means _.A. changing others point of viewB
52、. exercising power over other peopleC. getting other people to consider your point of viewD. getting people to agree with you and do what you want68The underlined word in the second paragraph “prevail” means“_”.A. winB. failC. speakD. listen69The passage states that some people object to persuasion
53、because they think it is _.A. a danger to society B. difficult to do wellC. unwelcome behaviorD. never successful70The passage mainly discusses _.A. peoples different opinions towards persuasionB. the reasons why people persuade C. that persuasion is both good and badD. that persuasion is important
54、and it is all around us第卷（非选择题 两部分 共35分）第四部分 选择合适的单词或词组填空 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）reasonable shallow are likely to contributed to undertookapproval used to benefit from turned to convey1. Only a _ person always judges other people by the way they look.2. Everyone _ the party and it was a big success.3. E
55、verything at the meeting went well until the conversation _ working conditions.4. The government gave _ to a new airport outside the city.5. Everyone in the town is sure to _ the new shopping mall that will be completed by the end of this year.6. In any discussion it is important to give _ arguments
56、.7. People who spend too much time playing computer games _ get addicted.8. When Cathy was a child, she _ go shopping with her grandmother.9. In human bodies, red blood cells are used to _ oxygen and nutrition to the rest of the body.10. Last month, the researchers _ a new project studying the effec
57、ts of smoking on old people.第五部分 书面表达（满分15分） 现在网络上充斥着网络语言，这引起了大众的担忧。请根据以下表格，写一篇短文，并发表自己观点。学生欢迎：时髦，方便老师担忧：对汉语有负面影响家长抱怨：无法理解网络语言你的观点: (两到三点)注意：1.词数：150字左右，短文开头已写好，不计入总词数。 2. 短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，使行文连贯。 3. 分段书写，注意关联词的使用。 4. 卷面整洁分2分。 Nowadays, the Internet is flooded with cyber language(网络语言), which has
58、aroused great public concern.2011-2012学年度第二学期第三高级中学(六中校区)高二年级英语期中试卷 答案五、单词和词组填空1. shallow 2. contributed to 3. turned to 4. approval 5. benefit from 6. reasonable 7. are likely to 8. used to 9. convey 10. undertook六、书面表达 Cyber language is especially popular among students. They think it is fashinabl
59、e and convenient to use cyber language to communicate. However, the popularity of cyber language has aroused widespread concern among teachers. They worry that cyber language would bring negtive impact on the use of Chinese. Besides, some parents also complain that it is difficult for them to understand their children when they use cyber language in real life. I dont think it can affect my use of Chinese. I think we should take an open mind to cyber language. But it should be noted that such mind is based on the respect of language.
