1、茂名市第十七中学20132014学年度第一学期期中考试高二级 英语试卷本试卷分I卷和II卷两部分，共 10 页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结
2、束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并收回。第I卷（共二节，满分 95 分）.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分满分30分) One summer evening I was sitting by the open window, reading a good science storybook. I was so 1_ the story I was reading that I didnt 2 that it was getting dark. When I realized that it was too dark for me to read 3 , I
3、put the book down and got up to turn on the light. Just then I heard someone 4 , “Help! Help!” It seemed to come from the trees at the end of the yard. I looked out but it was too dark to 5_ anything clearly. Almost immediately I heard the cry again. It 6_ like a child, but I could not 7 what someon
4、e would be doing in our backyard（后院）, unless one of my neighbours children had climbed a tree and had not been able to 8_ . I decided that I ought to go out and have a look in the yard, just in case someone was _9 . I got a flashlight（手电筒） and a stick, which I thought might be useful. With these in
5、my hands, I went out into the yard. Once again I heard the cry and this time there was no doubt that it came from the trees at the far end of the yard. “Who is there?” I 10_ as I walked across the yard towards the trees. But there was no voice. With the help of my flashlight, I 11 the yard, includin
6、g the branches（树枝） of the trees. There was not anybody or anything. I came to the conclusion that my 12_ made fun of me, probably because of the strange creatures (生物) on another 13 which I read about in the story. I had to go back into the house and put the stick and flashlight away. I had just sat
7、 down to read my book again when I was 14 by the cry of “Help! Help!” This time it was from right behind me! I dropped my book and jumped up. There, sitting on the table was my neighbours large green and red 15_ .1. A. worried aboutB. interested in C. surprised at D. tired of 2. A. mind B. hope C. n
8、otice D. expect3. A. quietly B. quickly C. noisily D. easily4. A. shouting B. laughing C. speaking D. talking5. A. listen B. feel C. see D. find6. A. sounded B. looked C. smeltD. tasted7. A. question B. imagine C. chooseD. understand8. A. hurry off B. send away C. come off D. get down9. A. at work B
9、. in school C. on holiday D. in trouble10. A. sang B. called out C. whispered D. read11. A. searched B. touched C. cut D. bite12. A. neighbour B. imagination C. brother D. dog13. A. world B. country C. planet D. satellite14. A. called B. told C. encouraged D. frightened15. A. cock B. hen（母鸡） C. parr
10、ot(鹦鹉) D. chicken第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题l .5分满分l5分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号1625的相应位置上。Rivers are one of our most important natural resources（资源）. Many of the worlds great 16 (city) are located on rivers, and almost 17 country has at least one river flowing throu
11、gh it that plays 18 important part in the lives of its people.People 19 （use） rivers for transportation since the beginning of history. The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile(尼罗河). Besides transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for c
12、rops, and chances 20 fun and recreation(娱乐；休养) for the people 21 live along their banks .22 , large cities and industries （工业）that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow in size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers gets 23 （pollute） with chemicals and oth
13、er materials. People are learning the 24 （important） of doing more to keep their rivers clean 25 they want to enjoy the benefits(好处；益处) of this natural resource. 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMr. King is a tall and strong. man. He teaches P.E. in
14、a middle school. He wears a long beard（胡子）and takes good care of it.It was Sunday yesterday. There was a big football match of the year on the playground in the centre of the city. Mr. king likes the game very much and of course he was going to watch it. With his friends help he got a ticket a few d
15、ays ago. After breakfast he hurried to the bus stop, but a lot of people were waiting there. A bus came and he hardly got on. There were plenty of people in it and it was difficult for them to put their feet. He had to grip（抓住）a back of the chair. At the next stop a boy got on the bus. He was short
16、and couldnt grip anything. Suddenly the bus stopped and the boy hardly fell to the floor. He looked around and saw Mr. Kings beard and grip it. The man found it at once and called out, Let go of（松开）my beard, boy! Are you going to get off, sir? asked the boy. 26. Mr. King is a _. A. player B. runner
17、C. teacher D. driver27.Mr. King was going to watch the match because _. A .he teaches P.E. in a middle school B. he likes football very much C. he had already got a ticket D. he didnt go to work yesterday28.It was difficult for Mr. King to stand because _. A. he had drunk too much B. the bus was too
18、 small C .he got on the bus too late D. it was very crowded in the bus29.The boy gripped Mr. Kings beard because _. A. he was afraid to fall again B. he wanted to make the man angry C. he hoped the man to find a seat for him D. he hoped the man to get off soon30.Mr. King was afraid _, so he shouted
19、at him. A. the boy would pull him down B. the boy would hurt his beard C. the boy could be hurt again D. the boy would borrow his ticket B An Englishman was showing a foreign visitor around some buildings of London. “Whats that strange building?” asked the visitor. “Thats the Tower of London.” “I se
20、e. How long did it take to build it?” “About 500 years.” “In my country we can build it in five months,” said the visitor. Shortly after that they came to St. Pauls Cathedral(大教堂). “Very interesting!” said the visitor. “How long did it take to build it?” “Nearly forty years,” said the Englishman. “I
21、n my country we can finish it in forty days,” said the visitor. This went on all day. They visited most of he best known buildings in the city. Every time they saw a new one, the visitor asked what it was and how long it took to build it. Then he said that they could do the same thing much faster in
22、 his country. At last the Englishman got angry with the visitor though he tried not to show it. Several days later they came to the House of Parliament(议会大厦) and the visitor asked his usual question, “Whats that?” The Englishman answered, “Ive no idea. It wasnt there last night.”31. The Englishman s
23、howed the foreign visitor around _.A. the Tower of London B. St. Pauls CathedralC. some famous buildings in London D. the whole city of London32. The visitor said that in his country it would take them _ to build St. Pauls b Cathedral.A. less than half a yearB. forty daysC. five hundred yearsD. fift
24、y days33. It took them a few days to see _.A. many of the best known bridges in EnglandB. several best known places in EnglandC. many famous houses in the city of LondonD. most of the famous buildings in London34. The Englishman was very angry by the end of the day, but he _.A. didnt want to say any
25、thingB. tried not to show the visitor around the cityC. had no time to tell the visitorD. tried not to let the visitor know it35. The Englishmans last answer showed _.A. he was sorry that he hadnt seen the building beforeB. he could say nothing because he didnt know anything about itC. he was angry
26、and didnt want to tell the visitor its name.D. he didnt know how to tell the visitor the name of the building. C Happiness is for everyone. You dont need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so o
27、n. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time. In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard
28、at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too.
29、All these are your happiness. If you notice them, you can see that happiness is always around you. Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that cant be bought with money. When you meet
30、with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转 ) door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can
31、 be a happy and lucky person. 36. Happiness is for_. A. those who have large and beautiful houses B. those who have cars C. those who have a lot of money D. all people37. When you do something wrong, _.A. you may correct it B. you will have no chance to challenge yourself C. anybody will laugh at yo
32、u D. you will be happy38. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. When you get success, your friends will be very proud of you. B. You can get help from others when you make mistakes. C. You can still be a happy person even if you have little money. D. All the above. 39. Why do we say “Happiness i
33、s not the same as money”? Because _. A. money always brings happiness B. money doesnt always bring happinessC. everything can be bought with money D. only rich people have happiness40. Which is the title of the passage? A. Do Something Good to Others B. Happy and Lucky C. Happiness D. Life and Succe
34、ss DThe mobile phone rule is just common polite behaviour. Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people cant imagine how they ever get along without them. However, many people also complain(抱怨) about mobile phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal mat
35、ters in public places. They complain when mobile phones ring in movie theaters and concert halls. They complain about people driving too slow, and paying no attention to where they are going because they are talking on a mobile phone. And they complain about people walking around talking to people w
36、ho arent there. Whenever a new communication technology becomes popular, it changes the way in which society is organized. Society has to invent rules for the polite way to use the new devices（装置）. Our rules of politeness for mobile phones are still evolving（发展；使逐渐形成）. The mobile phone rule applies
37、to most public places. Always try to have your phone ring as low as possible or put your mobile phone on the vibration（振动） mode, so it does not distract the people around you. The basic mobile phone rule includes:1. Switch it off: Turn it off when you have meetings, worship, and so on. 2. Be brief:
38、When you get a call and youre with friends, keep the call short.3. Permission: Often, it is correct and polite behavior to inform others at the beginning of the meeting that you are expecting an important call and get their permission. 4. Be polite: Dont scream speak in a lower-than-normal voice.5.
39、Dont distract: Avoid talking where you may be distracting to others. 6. Driving: It is not only very dangerous, but also unlawful in most countries to drive and talk on your mobile phone.41. What is the best title for this passage?A. How to use a mobile phone. B. Mobile phone rule.C. The disadvantag
40、es of mobile phones.D. Mobile phones making them work for us.42.According to this passage, we can know that the rules for mobile phones are_.A. far from our satisfaction B. getting worse C. making people disappointed D. developing gradually43. Which of the tips on using mobile phones properly is men
41、tioned in this passage? A. Concentrate on what others say.B. Speak at the top of your voice in order to make yourself heard.C. Always turn off your mobile phones.D. Had better not distract others.44. What is the main purpose of writing the first paragraph?A. To attract readers to the topic of the pa
42、ssage.B. To give examples about peoples improper behaviors with mobile phones.C. To criticize peoples improper behaviors.D. To show mobile phones have brought people a lot of trouble.45. What does the word underlined“it” refer to in Paragraph 3?A. A mobile phone. B. The ring of the phone.C. The mobi
43、le phone rule. D. The conversation on the phone.第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为4650的相应位置上。 A. Activity holidaysFor mums, dads and kids. Canoeing, pony trekking, rock climbing and general fun for all. Center based in pleasant surroundings.B. Free Holiday in Canada Camp
44、us for youngsters in Canada requires qualified nurses and teachers or students for National holiday. Return flight paid, free accommodation and pocket money plus a weeks free time.C. Cricket and football holidaysCoaching offered at coastal center. Become expert with our friendly and capable instruct
45、ors. Satisfaction guaranteed!D. Language Holidays in family Educational visits for school children this holiday. Some courses in Rome and Milan. Accommodation with an Italian family, hiking and activities. This seasons brochure now available.E. Staffordshires Vale of Trent Warm and romantic holiday
46、in peaceful and picturesque surroundings. Mini- guide and farmhouse accommodation.F. Scotts castle holidaysEstablished in 1985 and based in Edinburgh, Scotts Castle Holidays can assist with family or group holidays, weekend break, honeymoons, holiday bookings, conferences, filming locations, family
47、occasions, wedding and any request that involves venues in Scotland.请阅读下列五个人的想法或计划，然后为他们匹配最佳的国庆节活动。46. The Smiths are going to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. They are looking for a holiday in which they can enjoy beautiful scenery and a thorough rest.47.Stephen wants to develop his sport
48、s skills under some professional guidance. He also expects to learn teamwork and co-operation through physical training.48.Susan is a teacher. She is planning a holiday abroad this summer. The holiday attracts her because she can get paid for her service while enjoying leisure time abroad.49.Mrs Whi
49、te decides to go vacation with her husband and two middle school sons. She is looking for a holiday specially designed for a family and offers unusual physically active activities.50. John is looking for a holiday for his daughter Lily. He expects Lily to gain some academic improvement while visitin
50、g some beautiful foreign cities. 第卷 （共三节，满分55分）第一节： 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据首字母或汉语注释或英语单词提示，写出单词的正确形式，并将答案填写到题中的相应位置。51. Its going to be a difficult job but I am sure shell accept the _ (挑战).52. I do not _ (责怪，责备) .53. To the d_ (高兴) of his parents, Tom has made a full recovery.54. It is a pity tha
51、t the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century do not _ (吸引) visitors.55. Have you thought about the problem from every _ （方面）.56. It took David a long time to a_ （获得，获取）the skills he needed to become a professional artist.57. Please _（告知，通知）us of any change of address as soon as possible.5
52、8. The students of our _ (系；部门) numbered in the hundreds.59. You might consider_ (临时的) work until you decide what you want to do.60. If the injuries are second or third degree burns, it is v_ to get the victim to the doctor or hospital at once.第二节：完成句子（共5小题；每空0.5分，满分5分）根据中文意思完成句子, 每空一词。61. 汽车由许多不同的零
53、件组成。 A car _ many different parts.62. 只有用这种方法你才能学好英语。 Only in this way _ _ learn English well.63. 我进来时发现他正坐在椅子上。 When I came in, I found him _ _ the chair.64. 从塔顶往下看，南山脚是一片林海。 _ the top of the tower, the south foot of the mountain is a sea of trees.65.你是否会成功，视你的努力和能力而定。 Whether you will succeed _ _
54、your efforts and ability.第三节：书面表达第一节：基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）假定在英语课上大家讨论如何对溺水者进行急救。请你根据下表内容，用英语向同学们简单地介绍溺水急救的有关知识。【写作内容】 急救 措施将溺水者仰面平躺；手指放在脖子上检查是否有呼吸；如无呼吸 ，则按压胸部，并采用人工呼吸直到呼吸为止；采取复卧式等待救护车；急救的重要性可以挽救自己和他人的生命。【写作要求】 结合本单元所学的重点单词、短语和句型，使用5个句子表达全部内容。开头已经给出，但不计入总句数。 参考词汇: 复原卧式 recovery position; 人工呼吸 mouth-to-mou
55、th; 溺水drowning It is important for us to learn some knowledge about first aid in our daily life._【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。 II. 读写任务 (满分25分)阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 Forming good study habits is a great start on a path to success. Even small changes can make a big difference and, over time, wi
56、ll change not only your approach to studying and organizing but your overall outlook on school and work. Having effective (有效的) study habits creates a more efficient academic environment. Planning your study schedule in advance and faithfully sticking to it saves time. Even giving consideration to s
57、mall details makes a difference. Developing an efficient study plan can make your academic life go much more smoothly. When you have good study habits, you tend to be less stressed. Students who are anxious on exam days are typically those who came unprepared. Students who organize their lives and s
58、tick to their study schedules are confident and relaxed at test-taking time. Regardless of whether you are setting a good example for classmates or for friends, showing good study habits can have a positive effect on those around you. Your friends and classmates may turn to their own studies as your
59、 study. Your roommates may be inspired to organize their own rooms and study plans.【写作内容】1. 以约30词概括短文的内容要点；2. 以约120词就“养成良好学习习惯”进行讨论，内容包括： （1）你有哪些好的学习习惯； （2）好的学习习惯帮助你成功的经历； （3）如何才能养成良好的学习习惯。【写作要求】1. 你可以使用实例或虚构的故事，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。2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名。【评分标准】 概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。 茂名市第十七中学20132014学年
60、度第一学期期中考试高二级 英语参考答案 完形填空 1-5 BCDAC 6-10 ABDDB 11-15 ABCDC语法填空16.cities 17. each/every 18. an 19. has used 20. for 21. who 22. However 23.polluted 24. importantce 25. if 阅读理解和信息匹配26-30 CBDAB 31-35 C B D D C 36-40 D A DB C 41-45 BDDAB 46-50 ECBAD单词拼写51-55 challenge; blame; delight; attract; aspect56-6
61、0 acquire; inform; department ; temporary; vital.完成句子 61. consists of ; 62. can you ; 63. sitting/seated on 64. Seen from; 65. depends on 基础写作 It is important for us to learn some knowledge about first aid in our daily life. If there has been a drowning person, lay him flat on his back, put a finger
62、 on his neck and check whether he is breathing. If the person cannot breathe, you can press his chest, using the mouth-to mouth method until he starts his breathing. Whats more, youd better put his into recovery position to wait for the ambulance. Only in this way can the person be saved in time. In
63、 a word, knowing how to give first aid is of great importance and we should know some first aid knowledge in order to save other peoples lives as well as our own.任务型写作 By developing good study habits, you will work more efficiently and experience less stress in the learning process. Having good habi
64、ts and skills can also influence those around you. As for me, I benefit a lot from my good habits like getting up early to read English aloud, going over what I have learned before going to bed, and listening to some English programs every day. In the past, I dared not speak English because I was po
65、or in pronunciation. Thanks to my good habits, however, I have been making progress in my English speaking. Now Im actively taking part in the discussion in English classes, and also, I am doing much better in English exams. Therefore, I think it is of great significance to cultivate good study habits. when you have made a plan, stick to it for at least one week, no matter how hard it is. Then you may find it is not as difficult as it appeared. Besides, finding a partner to study together with is also a good way to keep you motivated.高考资源网版权所有！投稿可联系QQ：1084591801