1、南师大附属扬子中学高二年级期中考试英语试卷本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分，共五大题，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（共90分）I. Listening Comprehension （20 points）Part A ConversationsDirections:In part A, you will hear nine conversations between two speakers. The first 5 conversations will be read only once and the rest twice. After you hear each convers
2、ation, you will be required to answer several questions. Read the three possible answers to each question on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer.1. Who baked the cake? A. Someone else. B. The woman. C. The womans mother.2. Whats the trouble according to the conversation?A. Someone ha
3、s just lost his life.B. The operator is sick and cannot work.C. The phone is not working right now.3. At what time will the meeting start?A. 8:05. B.8:00. C.7: 45.4. Why didnt the woman get the job?A. Because she is no longer young.B. Because she is not old enough.C. Because she is too young to do t
4、he job well.5. Which of the following best describes the usual weather in May according to the conversation?A. Warmer and drier. B. Cooler and drier. C. Warmer and wetter.Questions 6 and 7 are based on the following conversation.6. What did the man do at the weekend?A. He watched the TV. B. He went
5、to the cinema. C. He visited his parents.7. What does the man think of his roommate?A. Hes absent-minded. B. Hes strange. C. Hes shameless.Questions 8 and 9 are based on the following conversation.8. When was the man born?A. In 1978. B. In 1983. C. In 1973.9. Whats the probable relationship between
6、the two speakers?A. They are colleagues.B. They are father and daughter.C. They are customer and salesgirl.Questions 10 through 12 are based on the following conversation.10. What is Steves first suggestion for language learners?A. To take notes. B. To surround oneself in the language. C. To buy a g
7、ood dictionary.11. What kind of listening activity does Steve suggest?A. Documentaries. B. TV commercials. C. News reports.12. What is a situational notebook used for?A. Writing down ones language learning experience.B. Writing down useful phrases and vocabulary.C. Writing down ones plans for future
8、 study.Questions 13through 16 are based on the following conversation.13. What is the aim of the new home system?A. To make peoples lives easier. B. To use no key. C. To show a lot of different things.14.What is the robot programmed to do?A. Shopping and figuring. B. Repairing and guarding. C. Clean
9、ing and washing.15.How does the woman like the new house?A. Its safe enough. B. Its too expensive. C. Its worth buying.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Reporter and manager. B. Customer and salesman. C. Housewife and shopkeeper. Part B PassageDirections:In part B, yo
10、u will hear a passage, which will be read twice. You will be required to answer several questions. Read the three possible answers to each question on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17. Where was the cottage Mr. Finch bo
11、ught after he retired?A. On the top of a hill. B. Near the sea. C. Near a village.18. When was Mr. Finchs cottage built?A. In the 6th century. B. In the 15th century. C. In the 16th century.19.Why did the tourists come to see Mr. Finchs cottage?A. Because it was in a seaside town.B. Because it was t
12、he only cottage there.C. Because the design of it was attractive.20.Why did Mr. Finch buy another house?A. To have some peace. B. To welcome more visitors. C. To earn more money.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (15 points)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentence there are four choices marked A,
13、B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21._ recent announcement by scientists that they have successfully cloned _ first human embryo has caused much debate and has shocked many people around the world.A. The: / B. A; the C. An; a D. The; a 22. Two special government proj
14、ects are also _ to protect the Yangtze River. A. under way B. in the way C. by the way D. under the way23. We still have _ to solve all the problems concerning the Yangtze River. A. a lot of trouble B. much difficulty C. gone a long way D. a long way to go24. In any case, I think you should keep on
15、trying _ past failures.A. in addition to B. because of C. regardless of D. in case of25. I cannot _ whether she wants Peter to be her best friend when I saw her talking to him. A. help wondering B. help wonder C. stand wondering D. stand to wonder26. He is so _ that once he has made a decision, noth
16、ing can make him change his mind. A. patient B. stubborn C. outgoing D. proud27. If it is fine tomorrow, Id rather _ out fishing than stay at home _ TV. A. going; watch B. go; watch C. to go; to watch D. go; watching28. Suddenly, a man driving a motorcar _ the girls bag and took it away, _ into the
17、darkness.A. seizing; disappeared B. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearing D. seized; disappearing29. I think _ very important to keep calm in the face of danger.A. this is B. that C. it D. that is 30. In my opinion, the examples _ in your article are interesting, but its structure needs _. A.
18、giving; improving B. given; improvingC. giving; improved D. given; improved31. Tom sounds very much _ in the job, but Im not sure whether he can manage it.A. interested B. interestingC. interestingly D. interestedly32. The owner of the cinema needed to make a lot of improvements and employ more peop
19、le to keep it running, _ meant spending tens of thousands of pounds. A. who B. that C. as D. which33. Eliza remembers everything exactly as if it _ yesterday. A. was happening B. happens C. has happened D. happened 34. Professor Smith, along with his assistants, _ on the project day and night to mee
20、t the deadline. A. work B. working C. is working D. are working35. My family usually goes skiing for vacation. I like skiing, but I want to try something different this year. _ A. Lets go. B. Cheer up. C. Like what. D. Take care.III. Cloze (15 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passa
21、ges there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to speak Now she was Portia, a strong willed 36 in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. The theater was fill
22、ed with people. She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing 37 form her.In fact, Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition（选拔试演）. She 38 being in front of other people. She was very 39 at school. She had never thought she was good enough at anythin
23、g to 40 much attention. She stayed mostly to herself, making 41 friends. She had excellent grades, 42 she always thought that something was missing.Two weeks before the audition, Robertas mother had heard about it and encouraged her to join in.“I cant think of anyone else better suited to 43 the par
24、t. Remember all the plays you used to act out for us?”Her mother wouldnt let the matter drop. “Youre just a little scared (害怕) .Everyone gets scared. You know you 44 do it. The trick is to look past the 45 to find the love of what youre doing.So Roberta had made an appointment (预约) with the head of
25、the Drama Club. She had read the play and found herself excited by the 46 of speaking such rich words. In secret she practiced Portias part, 47 the lines by repeating them over and over. It wasnt hard; she 48 every minute of it. Every time she spoke the words, she had a new 49 of the lines, as if Sh
26、akespeare had written Portia on many levels.On the day of the audition, she 50 two of Portias famous speeches for the auditors. When she had finished, the head of the Drama Club announced the part was hers.36. A. member B. actress C. player D. character37. A. weakly B. rapidly C. smoothly D. slowly3
27、8. A. hated B. enjoyed C. appreciated D. regretted39. A. honest B. shy C. polite D. patient 40. A. avoid B. focus C. pay D. attract41. A. few B. a few C. several D. many42. A. or B. so C. for D. but43. A. accept B. play C. offer D. learn44. A. can B. must C. may D. should45. A. anger B. pain C. sadn
28、ess D. fear46. A. purpose B. way C. idea D. importance47. A. memorizing B. organizing C. checking D. improving48. A. disliked B. loved C. expected D. bore49. A. consideration B. description C. selection D. understanding50. A. practiced B. planned C. performed D. deliveredIV. Reading Comprehension (4
29、0 points)Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage your have just read.AI first we
30、nt to Harrow in the summer term. The school had the biggest swimming pool I had ever seen. It was a good joke to come up behind a naked boy, and push him into the pool. I made quite a habit of this with boys of my own size or less.One day I saw a boy wrapped in a towel on the side of the pool. He wa
31、s no bigger than I was, so I thought him a fair game. Coming secretly behind, I pushed him in, holding on to his towel so that it would not get wet, I was surprised to see an angry face come out from the water, and a being of great strength masking its way by face strokes （猛力地划）to the shore. I fled,
32、 but in vain. He overtook me, seized me violently, and threw me into the deepest part of the pool. I soon climbed out on the other side, and found myself surrounded by a crowd of younger boys. “Do you know what you have done?” they said,” Its Amery; he is in Grade Six. He is champion at gym; he has
33、got his football honor.”I was frightened and felt ashamedHow could I tell his position when be was wrapped in a bath towel and so small? I decided to apologize immediately. “I am sorry,” I said, “I mistook you for a Grade Four boy. You are so small.” He didnt seem pleased at all, so I added in a mos
34、t brilliant word,” My father, who is a great man, is also small.” At this be laughed, and after some general words about my rude behavior and how I had better be careful in the future, signified the incident was closed51The writer thought Amery” a fair game” because the boy _.Alooked like an animal
35、Bwas fond of gamesCwas of similar size Dwas good at sports52The writer felt” ashamed” because _. Ahe was laughed at by other boys BAmery turned out to be in the same gradeChe pushed Amery hard and hurt him Dhe played a joke on an outstanding athlete53Which of the following is TRUE?AThe writer could
36、run faster than Amery.BThe writer liked playing jokes on boys of all sizes.CAmery was a student in Grade Four.DAmery forgave the writer for his rude behavior. BJim suffered heart problems. In conversation he expressed little joy and it seemed that his life was drawing to a close.When his heart probl
37、ems led to operation, Jim went through it successfully, and a full recovery was expected. Within days, however, his heart was not beating properly. Jim was rushed back to operation, but nothing was found to explain the cause of his illness. He died on the operating table on the day before his 48th b
38、irthday.Dr. Bruce Smoller, a psychologist （心理学家）, had had many conversations with him, and the more he learned, the stranger he realized Jims case was. When Jim was a child, his father, a teacher, suffered a heart attack and stayed home to recover. One morning Jim asked his father to look over his h
39、omework, promising to come home from school at noon to pick it up. His father agreed, but when Jim returned his father had died. Jims father was 48.I think all his life Jim believed he killed his father, Dr. Smoller says. He felt that if he had not asked him to look at his homework, his father would
40、 have lived. Jim had been troubled by the idea. The operation was the trial （判决） he had expected for forty years. Smoller believes that Jim willed himself not to live to the age of 48.Jims case shows the powerful role that attitude （态度） plays in physical health, and that childhood experiences produc
41、e far-reaching effect on the health of grown-ups. Although most cases are less direct than Jims, studies show that childhood events, besides genes, may well cause such midlife diseases as cancer, heart disease and mental illness.54Jim was sent back to operation because _.Ahis heart didnt work well B
42、he expected a full recoveryChis life was drawing to a close Dthe first one wasnt well performed55What made Dr. Smoller feel strange about Jims case?AJim died at a young age.BJim died on the operating table.CBoth Jim and his father died of the same disease.DJims death is closely connected with his fa
43、thers.56From Smollers words, we can infer that _.AJims father cared little about his studyBSmoller agreed that Jim did kill his fatherCJim thought he would be punished some dayDSmoller believed Jim wouldnt live to the age of 48a. Ones genes.b. Ones life in childhood.c. Ones physical education.d. The
44、 date of ones birthday.e. The opinions one has about something.57Which of the following could have strong effect on ones physical health according to the text.?Aa, b, d Ba, b, e Ca, c, e Db, c, dCBelow is a web page from Google.OlympicModern Olympic GamesThe completer results archive of summer and w
45、inter Olympic Games, with winners lists, statistics, national anthems and flags of all countries since 1896.www. olympic. it/english/home-16kEnvironmentBeijing steel plants to run at the lowest level of cost during 2008 Olympics 2007-03-11 Beijing able to treat 90 pct of waste water 2007-02-05 Air q
46、uality in Beijing has improved over the past six years 2007-02-01Green Olympics dream coming true en. BBeijing announces planned route of Olympic torch relayBeijing announced the 2008 Olympic Games torch relay route and set off the Olympic Games torch on Thursday. Green Olympics is one of the three
47、concepts of the Beijing Games. Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green OlympicsEnvironmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green Olympics, officially announced on Saturday, 24 September 2005. The symbol, created using a calligraphic art form, is composed of human and tree-like shapes, Green Olym
48、pics Forum In Beijing 2004On behalf of BOCOC, Wang Wei, executive vice president of BOCOC, gave a presentation about Green Olympics, introduced the environment protection work of BMC and BOCOC, and answered several questions such as protection of cultural relics Olympic Games Quizzes and Olmpic Game
49、s TriviaWho was the founder of the Modern Olympics? In which cities were the modern Olympic Games due to be held/ scheduled during the war years, i.e., 1916, 1940, and 1944? In which three years of the Modern Olympic Games were More questions olympic_games.html-12kOFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOV
50、EMENT aimed at young researchers engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and values, and the impact of the Full story SPORT ACCORD2005-01-23www.olympic.org/Ancient Olympic Heritage and Modern Olympic Games in Athens 2004As put forward in the various official texts, the Oly
51、mpic symbols of ancient Olympia, the Olympic flame and the Marathon race are bridges between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games, www.c2008.org/rendanews/knowledge_detail.asp?id=911-106k58When was the environmental symbol of Beijing Olympics made public?AOn January 23, 2005. BOn September 24, 2
52、005.COn February 5, 2007. DOn March 11, 2007.59Which of the following websites is designed for young researchers interested in the Olympics?AEnvironmentBGreen Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004COlympic Games Quizzes and Olympic Games TriviaDOFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT60Which website provide
53、s a complete list of the winners in the Olympic Games?AOlympicModern Olympic GamesBGreen Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004CEnvironmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics Green OlympicsDAncient Olympic Heritage and Modern Olympic Games in Athens 200461What do we learn from the above web page?ABeijing has made
54、 efforts to improve its air quality.BThe Olympic torch relay route has not been planned.CThe Olympic flag will be on display in Athens.DA quiz on the Olympics will be held in Beijing. DI began working in journalism（新闻工作）when I was eight. It was my mothers idea. She wanted me to “make something” of m
55、yself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly vis
56、ible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When it was suppertime, I walked back home.“How many did you sell, my boy?” my mother asked.“None.”“Where did you go?”“The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues.”“What did you do?”“St
57、ood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post.”“You just stood there?”“Didnt sell a single one.”“My God, Russell!”Uncle Allen put in, “Well, Ive decided to take the Post.” I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickel（五分镍币）. It was the first nickel I earned.Afterwards my mother
58、 taught me how to be a salesman. I would have to ring doorbells, address adults with self-confidence（自信）, and persuade them by saying that no one, no matter how poor, could afford to be without the Saturday Evening Post in the home.One day, I told my mother Id changed my mind. I didnt want to make a
59、 success in the magazine business.“If you think you can change your mind like this,” she replied, “youll become a good-for-nothing.” She insisted that, as soon as school was over, I should start ringing doorbells, selling magazines. Whenever I said no, she would scold me.My mother and I had fought t
60、his battle almost as long as I could remember. My mother, dissatisfied with my fathers plain workmans life, determined that I would not grow up like him and his people. But never did she expect that, forty years later, such a successful journalist as me would go back to her husbands people for true
61、life and love.62. Why did the boy start his job young?AHe wanted to be famous in the future. BThe job was quite easy for him.CHis mother had high hopes for him. DThe competition for the job was fierce.63. From the dialogue between the boy and his mother, we learn that the mother was _.Aexcited Binte
62、rested Cashamed Ddisappointed64. What did the mother do when the boy wanted to give up?AShe forced him to continue. BShe punished him.CShe gave him some money. DShe changed her plan.65. What is the text mainly about? AThe early life of a journalist. BThe early success of a journalist.CThe happy chil
63、dhood of the writer. DThe important role of the writer in his family.EDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable sentences from A to F for each blank. There is one extra sentence that you dont need.答题卡填涂要求：若选E必须在卡上同时涂黑A和D两个选项；选F同时涂黑B和D!！European invest in the futureScientifi
64、c research gives us new knowledge about the world and leads to inventions that change our lives. Europe has a proud history of discovery and inventions. _66_ Today, the mobile phones and planes are among many items in daily use that are the products of European creation and imagination. The World Wi
65、de Web was also invented in Europe at the Geneva-based European Centre for Nuclear Research, though few people realize this. _67_ However, because its commercial use was developed in the United States, the Internet is considered to be an American invention.European companies and research institutes
66、are continuing to make exciting new discoveries in physics and science, and are developing energy and information technology that will shape the world of tomorrow. These things may be beyond out imagination. However, individual companies and national research centers in Europe do not always have the
67、 resources they need to compete in todays global economy. _68_ Moreover, the United States and Japan both spend more on research than the European Union does.Collectively, the EU and its member states must do more to boost(推进) European research. At their Lisbon Summit, EU leaders agreed that the EU
68、should aim to become the worlds most competitive economy by 2010. _69_ After all, many of tomorrows jobs will depend on todays inventions.This is why the EU promotes research programs, funds joint projects and is working to ensure the most efficient use of resources across Europe. It is also breakin
69、g down the barriers(障碍) which have hindered co-operation among scientists in different countries. The EU recognizes that. _70_A. They face particularly tough competition from rivals in the United States and Asia.B. By joining forces, European researchers can compete with the best in the world.C. Two
70、 centuries ago, it launched the industrial revolution.D. The Web was crucial(重要的) for the success of the Internet.E. How mach should invest be discussing?F. Research and new technologies have an important role to play in achieving this goal and in guaranteeing the future prosperity of Europeans.第II卷
71、（共30分）V. Writing (30 points)Part A Blank-filling (10 points)Directions:Fill in each of the following 10 blanks with a word that best fits the context according to the given hints.76. Natural resources are overexploited to _(满足) the needs of economic development.77. All things considered, Im in compl
72、ete _(同意，赞同) with Jacks plan.78. Experts have been trying to work out possible _(解决办法) to the problems.79. What we need is more _(有效的) laws to preserve the environment, which still allow the economy to grow.80. Generally speaking, boys and girls have different _(态度) towards friendship.81. He didnt p
73、ass the test, but he was d_ to work hard and pass it next time.82. Dad has made a p_ that he will buy me a mobile phone if Im able to win a prize in the English contest.83. It would be beneficial to expand our recycling industry, and teach people about environmentally f_ ways of living.84. She is d_
74、 to have a baby of her own, for shes been married for over 5 years. 85. The crowd broke into cheers when the firefighters s_ in rescuing the little child and his mother from the fire.Part B Composition (20 points)阅读下面的短文， 然后按照要求写一篇120词左右的英语作文。Compared to non-boarding school（非寄宿学校）, boarding school a
75、lways provides us with lots of expectations.The best thing that happened to me in boarding school was finding such a great group of close friends. To this day, my closest friends are the ones I made in boarding school. It was there that I learned what true friendship is. I really enjoyed the friends
76、hips I made in the dormitories. Your friends really become your support group while you are away from school. It was nice to form such meaningful friendships in such a deep level.You dont have to pay much for the living in boarding school as the charges for the dormitories are relatively low. Usuall
77、y boarding school offers nice restaurants and many nutritious food options while you are there. And generally the food is nice, too.Also you dont have to go to and from school every day and you get more time to stay with your friends. Of course, you work hard in boarding school, but you also find yo
78、urself having a great time with friends you will keep forever. Will you miss your friends and family? No, you wont. If you do, you can go home; but I bet you wont!写作任务：就“寄宿学校好还是走读学校好”这个主题发表看法，可以包括以下要点：1） 你喜欢寄宿学校还是走读学校；2） 简述你喜欢的理由；3） 你的父母对此有什么看法。注意： 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点， 也可以参照阅读材料的内容， 但不得直接引用原文中的句子。.
79、班级.姓名学号南师大附属扬子中学英语高二年级期中考试英语试卷答卷注意: 凡是客观题请用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上并对准序号, 主观题答案写在答卷上!单词填空请填入下表内（严禁答题出框！）76. Natural resources are overexploited to _(满足) the needs of economic development.78. All things considered, Im in complete _(同意，赞同) with Jacks plan.78. Experts have been trying to work out possible _(解决办法) to
80、 the problems.79. What we need is more _(有效的) laws to preserve the environment, which still allow the economy to grow.80. Generally speaking, boys and girls have different _(态度) towards friendship.81. He didnt pass the test, but he was d_ to work hard and pass it next time.82. Dad has made a p_ that
81、 he will buy me a mobile phone if Im able to win a prize in the English contest.83. It would be beneficial to expand our recycling industry, and teach people about environmentally f_ ways of living.85. She is d_ to have a baby of her own, for shes been married for over 5 years. 85. The crowd broke i
82、nto cheers when the firefighters s_ in rescuing the little child and his mother from the fire.76_77_78_79_80_81_82_83_84_85_注意：.卷面分分, 作文必须写在以下框内且书写规范整洁，字迹及标点清晰。少于100字的从总分中扣分。请每行写10个词（段落结尾行除外）便于计字数。4严禁答题出框！Non-boarding School Or Boarding School_南师大附属扬子中学英语10月月考英语试卷答案1 20 ACBAB BACAB CBACB ABCCA2135 B
83、ADCA BDDCB ADDCC3650 DCABD ADBAD CABDC5170 (CDD) (ADCB) (BDAA) (CDAA) (CDAFB)7180 meet/satisfy agreement solution effective attitudes determined promise friendly desperate/dying succeeded范文1I prefer a non-boarding school rather than a boarding school. Firstly, I am used to and fond of the feeling of
84、 staying at home, instead of being at school all day long. Secondly, my parents will comfort and stay with me when I feel tired or unhappy. Maybe being under the umbrella of parents is the best support to me. Last but not least, the food in the school restaurant cant compare to that of my home. I lo
85、ve the food my mum cooks! If I went to a boarding school, I would miss my family. Besides, my parents also prefer a non-boarding school. They will feel worried and miss me if Im not at home for a long time.范文2Non-boarding school or boarding school? Its such an easy question for me that I will choose
86、 boarding school without hesitation. Nowadays most teenagers are taken too good care of, which results in so many “children” who seem never to grow up! In fact, not only do some students among us need to be sent to school every day, but they also force their parents to do everything they want. In a
87、word, some students have abilities in nothing but studying now. Of course Im unwilling to be a student like that. So the boarding school is my choice. Its a good chance for me to learn how to live independently. Will I miss my mum and dad? Theres no doubt that I will. But I know I have to leave them sooner or later after graduation. When I stated my opinion to my parents, they both supported me. Everybody is to grow up someday. Faced with my future, I choose boarding school.
