1、20102011学年度高二上学期第二学段模块考试 英语试题本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分满分120分 考试时间:100分钟第I卷(选择题共85分)第一部分:听力(共两节。满分20分)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. What are they probably going to do? A. They are going camping. B. They are going
2、fishing. C. They are going hunting.2. What do we learn from the dialogue? A. The man is a stranger in the city. B. The man has visited the city for many times. C. The man stayed in the city for many times.3. Where is the womans father? A. In the place that is difficult to find. B. In America. C. In
3、China.4. What is the man doing? A. He is wearing new shoes. B. He is trying on new shoes. C. He is buying shoes.5. What can we learn about the woman from the dialogue? A. She refuses to help. B. She is new in the city. C. She is a policewoman.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 听下面6段对话或独自。每段对话或独自后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B
4、、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独自前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,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至8题6. Where does this conversation most likely take place? A. In the dining hall. B. In the library. C. In the classroom.7. What has the man been busy doing all week? A. Meeting with his professors. B. Wr
5、iting papers for his classes. C. Working overtime as a librarian.8. What does the woman suggest the man do to make his work easier? A. Write just one paper for all his classes. B. Drop one of his courses. C. Do his research on closely related topics.听第7段材料, 回答第9至11题9. Why did Ann call Joe? A. To fin
6、d out if the book she ordered is in. B. To ask him to attend a Student Federation meeting. C. To see if he has time to welcome new students.10. What does Ann say about the new students? A. Many of them work full-time. B. They usually arrive on the weekend. C. They will need new textbooks.11. What wi
7、ll probably happen as a result of this conversation? A. Orientation will have to start sooner. B. Lucy will call Joe about the orientation. C. The Student Federation will meet on Fridays.听第8段材料, 回答第12至14题12. What is the main topic of this conversation? A. Anxiety. B. Truth. C. Time.13. Why is Mark w
8、orried? A. He failed his last test. B. Hes taking exams soon. C. He missed his medical checkup.14. Why does Mark turn to Ann for help? A. She is older than he is. B. She has been through a similar experience. C. She is a medical student.听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题15. If the woman had to work on the day she le
9、ft, which flight would she most probably like to take? A. 8: 00 a.m. B. 2: 00 p.m. C. 6: 30 p.m.16. How many people will go with her? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.17. How much will she pay in total? A. 40,000. B. 36,000. C. 45,000.听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题18. Which is not one of the reasons why city life is
10、not good? A. The people are not often close to the nature. B. The people cant enjoy sunshine and fresh air. C. Modern cities offer better school and more chances of work.19. Why is it not easy to see much difference between day and night? A. The sun is hidden from view by tall buildings. B. The nois
11、e made by cars never stops. C. Large modern cities are too big to control.20. Which of the following is not true according to the passage? A. Large modern cities are not good to live in. B. Living in large modern cities has so many uncomfortable things. C. All the good things of life fall on the peo
12、ple who live in large cities.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两部分,满分35分)第一节: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,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21.In order to find _ better job, he decided to study _ second foreign language. A. the; a B. a; a C. the; the D. a; the 22. Mr. Cook is a man with a strong will. After repeated _
13、he finally succeeded in his experiment.Aannouncements Bdecisions Cremarks Dattempts 23. Some plants can take in carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) we breathe out and give _ oxygen to us. A. in case B. in turn C. in return D. in addition 24. - I was trying to repair that stupid machine, but I failed.- Well, you _
14、 because the main part of it is broken.A. neednt do that B. neednt have done thatC. didnt need to do that D. need have done that 25. The boy did not finish his homework and he was absent from school to avoid _ by the teacher.A. punishing B. punish C. to be punished D. being punished 26. I think _ is
15、 no need for us to comment on his action. It speaks for itself.Ait Bthat Cthere Dthis 27. Steven has a lot of work to in the office since he has been away for quite a few days.A. take up B. pick up C. make up D. dress up 28. While reading a novel, _ _.A. the book was taken away by her head teacher B
16、. her head teacher came inC. tears came to her eyes D. she found her head teacher came in 29. In a way I can see what you mean, even though I dont _ your point of view.A. agreeB. permitC. recognizeD. share 30. There is no doubt _ they will finish the task on time. A. that B. whether C. when D. how 3
17、1. my flat to Bills flat, I can be proud to say mine seems like a palace.A. Compare B. Having compared C. Compared D. Comparing 32. The music sounded familiar and it brought the happy days back to me _ I was a child.来源:学科网ZXXKAwhen Bthat Cwho Dwhere 33. Hi, Tracy,you look pale. I am tired. I _ the l
18、iving room all day.A. painted B. had painted C. have been painting D. have painted 34. -Tom, you are smoking again?- ? Its none of your business.A. So what B. How come C. Why not D. What for 35. Its time you _ _ home and Id rather you _ _ again tomorrow . A. should go; will come B. went; came C. wer
19、e going; would come D. go; were coming 第二节 完型填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从3655各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上涂黑。 This little story Im about to tell you happened when I was about 11 years old, and III never forget it. I was at my friend Jennys _36_ after school one day, and we were doing (o
20、r not doing) homework. _37_ I was there, Jennys mom came over to visit. I dont remember her name_38_ what her face looked like. I just remember her hands, her voice and the_39_ she taught me. I can still see her hands _40_ for mine in our introduction. _41_ were so beautiful, I thought; rich, dark s
21、kin_42_ complemented(涂了) by the orange colored polish on her nails. Then I _43_ her saying, and not at all in a condescending(居高临下的) _44_ .“Oh no, that is NOT how you shake hands. Let me show you _45_.” After that, I just remember her voice _46_ the importance of a good handshake, conveying(传递)a pos
22、itive sense of self, looking at _47_ person in the eye, making that first moment matterI think in that exchange I first understood_48_. I respected her for _49_ the time to teach me about one of those subtleties(细微之处) in life. I appreciated the fact _50_ she didnt look down upon me because I was 11
23、or because I didnt know something. And so because of that I felt somewhat respected. I mean the _51_ she treated me. It felt good to be _52_ like a real person. I also appreciate her idea that _53_ someone doesnt pay attention to something, be patient and point him or her_54_ the right direction. I_
24、55_ her every time I meet someone and shake hands. And Im so thankful for her little lesson.36. A. office B. house C. family D. room37. A. Although B. As C. During D. If38. A. and B. but C. even D. or39. A. homework B. English C. lesson D. knowledge40. A. reaching down B. reaching up C. reaching out
25、 D. reaching far41. A. It B. That C. These D. They42. A. patiently B. beautifully C. strongly D. thickly43. A. listened B. found C. heard D. saw44. A. manner B. means C. method D. voice45. A. that B. it C. how D. what46. A. explains B. explained C. explain D. explaining47. A. the other B. other C. a
26、nother D. others48. A. politeness B. saying C. friendship D. respect49. A. costing B. spending C. taking D. using50. A. what B. which C. that D./51. A. place B. position C. way D. time52. A. talking about B. talked to C. talking to D. talked about53. A. as soon as B. as long as C. once D. if54. A. f
27、rom B. at C. in D. to55. A. think over B. think of C. think about D. think out 第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Last week, while visiting my dad with my daughter, we went to a restaurant for dinner. When we were seated, my dad asked the waitress if there w
28、ere any soldiers eating at the restaurant. Then waitress said there was a soldier having dinner with his friend. My dad told the waitress to tell the soldier and his friend that their dinner was paid for! He also said that he did not want to be known as the benefactor(施主).Then waitress later comment
29、ed on my dads thoughtful behavior saying that she had never seen anything like this before. At a local college, she had studied opera and so she used this to thank my dad by performing a piece from The Pearl Fisherman. Her voice brought me to tears because it sounded perfect!After a while, the soldi
30、er appeared at our table(I dont know how he knew my dad paid the bill for him.) and said that he would be sent to the front the next morning and that he could not leave this country without saying “thanks” to my dad. My dad replied that it was he who wanted to say “thanks”. They shook hands as the s
31、oldier left.Before we left, the waitress came by again. She did a magic show as another way to show her “thanks” to my dad. Her show was really great. My dad left her a note with email address asking for her next performance time in addition to a $ 50 tip.Everyone witnessed something exemplary(可作榜样的
32、) in the human spirit that night. I can only hope to see more of this in the future.56.My dad offered help to the soldier and his friend in the restaurant probably because_.A. he wanted to thank them for all they had doneB. he wanted to know more about themC. he wanted the waitress to thank him D. h
33、e wanted the soldiers to know his kindness 57. The waitress performed The Pearl Fisherman in the restaurant because_.A. she was asked to perform to the guestsB. she wanted to show off her wonderful skillsC. she wanted to show her respect and thanks to the authors dadD. she wanted to attract more and
34、 more guests58. What did the soldier do in response to the authors fathers kindness?A. He gave something to authors dad.B. He gave a big tip to the waitress.C. He said thanks to the authors dad in person.D. He did a magic show for the author and her father.59. The author considered her fathers actio
35、n to be _ _.A. funnyB. understandable C. worthlessD. honorable60. The passage mainly tells us that we should _ _.A. learn to be grateful to others B. find ways to thank others C. try to learn from each other D. respect soldiers and waitresses BCharles Dickens (1812-1870), the great nineteenth centur
36、y English novelist, was born near Portsmouth. His father ran heavily into debt and when he was twelve, he had to go and work in a factory for making boot polish. The only formal education he received was a two-year schooling at a school for poor children. In fact, he had to teach himself all he knew
37、. He worked for a time as a junior clerk in a lawyers office. After that, he worked as a reporter in the law courts, and later in Parliament, for London newspapers. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833 with short stories and essays in periodicals(期刊), and in 1837 his comic novel The Pickw
38、ick Papers made him the most popular author at his time in England.He was a great observer of people and their places because he was attracted by life and conditions in mid-nineteenth century London. He wrote 19 novels all his life and in many of them, Dickens gave a realistic picture of all classes
39、 of England society, showing deep sympathy for the poor and unfortunate, exposing the injustice and inhumanity of the middle class. Many of his novels like Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Nicholas Nickleby, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and so on drew attention to the unsatisfactory soci
40、al conditions that existed in England over a hundred years ago. Dickens criticized capitalist society from the point of view of bourgeois humanism. He wished to see improvement in the living conditions of the poor, but failed to find any effective means to achieve that end.61. Dickens only received
41、a little formal education because_.A. he wanted to teach himselfB. he wanted to work and made a lot of money C. he was too poor to afford any more formal educationD. he wanted some working experiences to be a novelist62. According to Dickens, society at his time in England was_. A. just B. poor C. c
42、omfortable D. unsatisfying63. Which of the following novel made Dickens the most popular writer at his time in England?A. Oliver Twist B. The Pickwick Papers C. A Tale of Two Cities D. Great Expectations64. According to the passage, which of the following about Dickens is true?A. He didnt go to scho
43、ol at all. B. He only wrote about poor people and showed deep sympathy for them.C. He began to write fictions when he was 21 years old.D. He found some effective ways to improve the living conditions of the poor.65. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. Dickens had a miserable(悲惨的;可怜的)childho
44、od B. His career as a writer of fiction began in 1833C. Dickens wrote many novels but only some of them are popularD. Dickens criticized capitalist society and helped to improve the living conditions of the poorCThe plan: turn Mars into a blue world with streams and green fields, and then fill it wi
45、th creatures from the earth. This idea may sound like something from a science fiction, but it is actually being taken seriously by many researchers. This suggests the future for the “red planet” will be the main topic for discussion at an international conference hosted by NASA this Week. Leading r
46、esearchers as well as science fiction writers will attend the event. It comes as NASA(美国宇航局) is preparing a multi-billion-dollar Mars research programme. “Turning Mars into a little earth has long been a topic in science fiction,” said Dr. Michael Meyer, NASAs senior scientist. “Now, with scientists
47、 exploring the reality, we can ask what are the real possibilities of changing Mars.”Most scientists agree that Mars could be turned into a little earth, although much time and money would be needed to achieve this goal. But many experts are shocked by the idea.“We are destroying our own world at an
48、 unbelievable speed and now we are talking about ruining another planet,” said Paul Murdin from the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, UK.Over the past months, scientists have become increasingly confident they will find Martian life forms. Europe and Americas robot explorers have found the proof th
49、at water, mixed with soil, exists in large amounts on the planet.In addition, two different groups of scientists announced on March 28 that they had found signs of methane(甲烷) in the Martian atmosphere, the gas is a waste product of living creatures and could be produced by microbes(微生物) living in t
50、he red planets soil. But scientists such as Dr. Lisa Pratt, a biologist at Indiana University, say that these microbes will be put in danger by the little earth project. “Before we have even discovered if there is life on Mars, we are talking about carrying out projects that would destroy all these
51、native life forms, all the strange microbes that we hope to find buried in the soil,” said Dr. Pratt. Monica Grady, a planetary scientist at the Natural History Museum, London, shares this view. “We cannot risk starting a global experiment that would wipe out the precious information we are looking
52、for,” she said. “This is just wrong”.66. A plan for changing the present state of Mars_.A. has been made B. will be put into practiceC. has been given up D. is being argued about67. According to the passage, besides scientists, _ _are also interested in the future of Mars.A. the public B. science fi
53、ction writers C. the governments of many countries D. news reporters 68. The signs of methane in the Martian atmosphere greatly support the view that _ _on Mars.A. microbes may exist B. there may be aliens C. water exists D. there is soil69. Those who are against the plan are worried that it will _.
54、A. turn Mars into a little earth B. not be carried out C. bring destruction to the planet just as what has happened on the earthD. cost too much time and money70. Which of the headlines is the fittest for the passage?A. Mars Programme-a Disastrous PlanB. Mars Programme- Each Scientist Has His Own Wa
55、yC. Mars Programme-Rising Before UsD. Mars Programme-Challenge to Mankind第II卷:非选择题(满分35分)第四部分:写作(共三节,满分35分)第一节:单词拼写(共10小题,每题1分,满分10分)71. It is reported that more than 170,000 (志愿者) will help out at the upcoming World Expo in Shanghai.72. A mans angry voice answered, “Youre (撒谎) . You said that last
56、time. Were going to kill you.”.73. Li Ning was disappointed because he had not (表现) well in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.74. In his youth he had the (雄心) of being a pianist.75. Both sheep have (完全相同的) genes - their genes are exactly the same.76. I stood watching for the (信号) to change to green.77. During
57、 the war, Germany (占领) many countries, including France. 78. I dont think I have the (勇气) to tell him the bad news79. Would you love to go to a party and talk (自信地) to every guest?80. Rowlings books (对某人有吸引力) to readers of all ages, so they create a special literary bond between parents and children
58、. 第二节:阅读表达(共5小题,每题2分,满分10分)Many high schools and colleges with a football team in the United States usually have a homecoming day. This can be the most important event of the year next to graduation. Students plan homecoming day for many weeks. When the day arrives,they begin before dawn to decorate
59、 the schools. There are signs to wish luck to the team and many other signs to welcome back the graduates from other years. Many people still come to homecoming clubs to build booths and sell lemonade,apples or sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors. During the day people like to look for t
60、eachers that they remember from long ago. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school. Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over,the band comes onto the field and plays school songs. Another important moment is when the homecom
61、ing queen / king appears. All the students vote for another student who is popular. It is a great honor to become_. Homecoming is a happy day. Even if the team loses,the students still enjoy homecoming. Some stay at the school to dance,and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day to remember f
62、or a long,long time.81. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)_82. Of all the events,what are the two things that all the students do on this day? (Please answer within 15words.)_83. Please fill in the blank with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Ple
63、ase answer within 10 words.)_84. Why do the students still enjoy homecoming even if the team loses? (Please answer within 15 words.)_85. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese._第三节:书面表达 (满分15分)假如你是一名中学生,叫李晓华,请根据下表内容写信给某报社Just ask 栏目的主持人Ralph。请求帮助解决一个长期困扰你的问题。你的情况你母亲的情况你的问题1.学习成绩好。2.爱母亲。3.有点害
64、怕母亲。1.大学教授,工作勤奋, 很少有时间和你说话。2.对你很严,易发脾气。1.很少交流。2.希望相互了解。3.不知如何沟通。注意:1)词数100左右;2)参考词汇:发脾气lose ones temper;3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Ralph,Im a middle schoolstudent._ _ Looking forward to your reply.Best wishes!Yours sincerelyLi Xiaohua20102011学年度高二上学期第二学段模块考试 英语答案卷第II卷:非选择题(满分35分)第一节:单词拼写(共10小题,每题1分,满分10
65、分)71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 第二节:阅读表达(共5小题,每题2分,满分10分)81. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)_82. Of all the events,what are the two things that all the students do on this day? (Please answer within 15words.)_83. Please fill in the blank with proper
66、words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)_84. Why do the students still enjoy homecoming even if the team loses? (Please answer within 15 words.)_85. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese._第三节:书面表达 (满分15分)Dear Ralph,Im a middle school student. _Looking forw
67、ard to your reply.Best wishes!Yours sincerelyLi Xiaohua20102011学年度高二上学期第二学段模块考试 英语试题答案第一部分:听力(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分) 1-5:AACCB 6-10: ABCCB 11-15: BABBC 16-20: BBCBC第二部分:英语知识运用(共35小题;每小题1分,满分35分)21-25: BDCBD 26-30: CCDDA 31-35: DACAB3640 DBDCC 4145 DBCAC 4650 DADCC 5155 CBDCB第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)5
68、6-60 ACCDA 6165 CDBCA 66-70 DBACB第四部分:第一节:单词拼写(共10小题,每题1分,满分10分)71. volunteers 72. lying 73. performed 74. ambition 75. identical 76. signal 77. occupied 78. courage 79. confidently 80. appeal 第二节:阅读表达(共5小题,每题2分,满分10分)81. Homecoming Day82. Watching the football game and voting for homecoming queen o
69、r king.83. homecoming queen or king.84. Because they come to meet their teachers or classmates and have fun.85. 有些标语是祝球队好运,还有很多欢迎往届毕业生回校的标语。第三节:书面表达 (满分15分)Dear Ralph,Im a middle school student. Im writing to tell you my problem which has troubled me for a long time. It is the relationship between m
70、y mother and me. My mother is a university professor, who works very hard. She is strict with me, but she is so busy with her work that she finds little time to talk to me. I love her and I do well in my studies, but I still feel a little afraid of her because she loses her temper easily. I dont know how to communicate with her. Maybe its because we have seldom sat down and exchanged our feelings and thoughts . I hope we can know more about each other and understood each other better. I do hope well be closer. What can I do?Looking forward to your reply.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Xiaohua