1、2012-2013学年高二下学期期中英语试题 试卷说明：本试卷总分120分，做题时间100分钟。分第一卷(选择题、共85分)和第二卷(非选择题，共35分)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡和答题卷上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，只交答题卷和答题卡。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂,如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。4保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第一卷(85
2、分)第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1Every year in China, _ day is set aside to honor and show respect to _ elders.A./; the Bthe; the C.a; / Da; the2.What about talking with others while learning spoken English?In my opinion, _. A.it makes sen
3、se B.its out of the question C.its up to you D.its hard to say3.The Prime Minister refused to comment on the rumor that he had planned to _.A.discharge Bdismiss C.resign Dresume4.The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to _ the change.A.adapt to B.adopt to C.apply to D.devote to
4、5.Men and women should be treated equally according to the law, but _ there is great room for improvement. A.in reality Babove all C.after all Din return6.It is rather _ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.A.misleading Bembarrassing C . boring Ddemanding7.The old
5、woman _ her sons and daughters _ and see her from time to time.A.suggested; to come Bhoped; to come C.desired; coming Ddesired; to come8.Seans strong love for his country is _ in his recently published poems.A.relieved Breflected C.responded Drecovered9. - Mum, where are my gloves? Is the pair of gl
6、oves _ mine? - Yes. You have to wear another pair. A. washing B. have washed C. having washed D. being washed10. . - Mr. Brown, National Day is coming - _? Just occupy yourself in your study. A. So what B. What if C. How come D. What for11. Im thinking of the test tomorrow. Im afraid I cant pass thi
7、s time._！Im sure youll make it.AGo ahead BGood luck CNo problem DCheer up12.Plastic parts can _ metal ones in many machines. But they dont last long.A.substitute for Bbe replaced with Ctake the place for Din place of13.Mary is _ a translation of a French novel.A.engaged with Bbusy in C.absorbed to D
8、occupied with14.Never _ so excited because it is the first time that I _ such a fantastic experience.A.I have been; had B.have I been; have hadC.have I been; had had D.I have been; have15.The old farmer has one son and two daughters, _ are kind to her,_makes her sad.A.neither of them; which B.all of
9、 whom; whichC.none of them; it D.none of whom; which第二节: 完形填空 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Almost everyone wants to get smarter. We struggle to improve our 16_ , intelligence and attention. We drink cup after cup of coffee to help us 17_ the
10、day. 18 _, a new study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science warns that there are 19_ to how smart humans can get.Each of our body parts develops in a certain way for a reason. 20 _, we are not 3 meters tall 21 _ most peoples hearts are not strong enough to send 22 _ up that high.
11、 Scientists say that our thinking ability works in the same way. A babys brain size is limited by a series of _23 , such as the size of the mothers pelvis (骨盆). If our brains developed to be bigger, there could be more 24 during childbirth.The study of Jews, who have an average IQ much _ 25_ than ot
12、her Europeans, showed they were more _26_ to develop diseases of the _27_ system. This might be because of their increased brainpower.If intelligence cannot be improved, can we at least get better at _ 28 _ ? Not really, say scientists. They studied _29_ like caffeine (咖啡因)that improve attention. Th
13、ey found the drugs only helped people with serious 30 _ problems. For those who did not have trouble paying attention, the drugs could have the 31 _ effect. Scientists say that this suggests there is a(n) 32 limit to how much people can or should concentrate. Our memory is also a “double-edged sword
14、”. People with extremely good memories could 33_ having a difficult life because they cannot _34 bad things that happen to them.Thomas Hills, one of the authors of the paper, said that 35 all the problems in trying to get smarter, its unlikely that there will ever be a “super mind”.16.A. memoryB. ch
15、aracterC. .abilityD. emotion17.A.go throughB.get throughC.put through D. carry through18.A. Though B. ThereforeC. MeanwhileD. However19.A.standardsB. measuresC. rangesD. limits 20.A. For exampleB. In additionC. At firstD. Above all21.A.untilB. beforeC. becauseD. so that22.A. blood B informationC. br
16、eathD. strength23.A. reasonsB. factorsC. aspectsD. effects24.A.chancesB. livesC. choicesD. deaths25.A.smarterB. betterC. higherD. lower26.A.likelyB. possibleC. probableD. sure27.A. nervousB. bodilyC. personalD. physical28.A.exercisingB. concentrating C. memorizingD. thinking29.A. poisonsB. drinks C.
17、 plants D. drugs 30.A. healthB. familyC. attentionD. living31.A.sameB. differentC. oppositeD. similar32.A.lowerB. smallerC. higherD. upper33.A. end up B. make upC. start upD. come up34.A. rememberB. forgetC. performD. share35.A.supposingB. consideringC. concerningD. regarding第二部分: 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一
18、节（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。AIt was the summer of 1936The Olympic Games were being held in BerlinI had trained, sweated and disciplined myself for 6 years on the running broad jumpA year before, as a college student at the Ohio State, Id set the worlds record o
19、f 26 feet 8 1/4 inchesNearly everyone expected me to winI was in for a surpriseWhen the time came for the broad-jump trials(选拔赛), I was shocked to see a tall boy hitting the pit （坑） at almost 26 feet on his practice leapsHe turned out to be a German named Luz LongHe had easily qualified for the fina
20、ls on his first attemptA nervous athlete is an athlete who will make mistakesI fouled （犯规）twice on my qualifying jumpsWalking a few yards from the pit, I kicked at the dirt disgustedlySuddenly I felt a hand on my shoulderI turned to look into the friendly blue eyes of Luz LongHi, Im Luz LongI dont t
21、hink weve met Glad to meet you, I saidThen, trying to hide my nervousness, I added, How are you? Im fineSomething must be eating youYou should be able to qualify with your eyes closed He saidHe seemed to understand my nervousness, and took pains to reassure meFinally, seeing that I had calmed down s
22、omewhat, he said, What does it matter if youre not the first in the trials? Tomorrow is what counts All the tension left my body as the truth of what he said hit meConfidently I qualified with almost a foot to spareLuz broke his own record and pushed me on to a peak performanceThe instant I landed f
23、rom my final jumpthe one which set the Olympic record of 26 feet 5 1/16 incheshe was at my side, congratulating me36The author said I was in for a surprise because he _Abeat Luz Long B met a great competitorC . qualified for the final Djoined in the Olympic Games37What can we learn about the author
24、from the passage?AHe remained confident in the Olympic GamesBHe had qualified for the finals on his first attemptCHe broke the world record of the running broad jumpDHe had prepared for Berlin Olympics in Ohio State38What is the passage mainly about?AA memorable experience in the OlympicsBA reliable
25、 man in the Olympic GamesCA surprising result in the Olympic GamesDA good suggestion on how to win in the Olympics BTANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way.Where can a wine house b
26、e found to drown his sadness ?A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance. Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping day on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on April 4 this year. Qingming Jie was proclaimed（正式宣布） a Chinese national holiday in 2008. It is a time for rememberin
27、g loved ones who have departed (去世). People visit their ancestors graves to sweep away the dirt and get rid of any weeds. They also leave offerings (祭品) of food and flowers, and burn incense (香) and paper money. Chinese tombs are usually built in the woods or on mountains, far from the city. It is b
28、elieved that an area that faces south, with many pine trees, is a proper place for a tomb. People believe such a place will make the ancestors happy, and in return, they will look after the living family.Nowadays, more and more residents are choosing environmental-friendly ways to spend the holiday
29、such as flower sacrifices and memorial ceremonies on the Internet or at home. As one of the traditional ways to celebrate Tomb-sweeping Day burning paper or incense isnt exactly good for air quality In contrast to the sadness of the tomb sweepers, people also enjoy hope of Spring on this day. The Qi
30、ngming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green and nature is again lively. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. At this time tourists are everywhere Many people fly kites on Tomb Sweeping Day. They are usually made from a b
31、amboo crossbow with coloured paper. The kite vibrates and buzzes as it rises into the sky, counterbalanced by its tail. Large kites can be as broad as three metres across, with a tail of six to ten metres. Most kites have a rectangular shape, and many have patterns of crabs, centipedes, butterflies,
32、 dragonflies, or Chinese characters such as good fortune or long life. 39. Whats the main idea of the second paragraph?A. The cultural difference between the east and the west.B. The traditional customs on tomb-sweeping day.C. Various ways to care for the dead in the world.D. Qingming Festival40. Al
33、l of the following practices are mentioned on tomb-sweeping day EXCEPT_ .A. Weeping over the passed-away.B. Flying kites made from bamboo and paperC. Sending flowers to their ancestors graves. D. Burning incense and paper money for the dead.41. Which of the following is correct according to passage?
34、A. Du Mu ,the well-known poet in Song Dynasty wrote a poem about Qing Ming.B. Qingming Festival used to be a Chinese national holiday.C. People have the custom of flying kites on Qing Ming.D. Those whose ancestors were buried in proper places will have a bright future.42. The writer write the passag
35、e in order to_ .A. enable us to observe traditional tomb-sweeping day.B. show traditional and present ways to spend Qingming Festival .C. educate people to show their respect to the ancestorsD. raise peoples awareness of environmental protection. CStudent Membership-Cambridge Arts Cinema Cambridge A
36、rts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most of it and save money.43. Which of the following is the most famous event held at
37、 Cambridge Arts Cinema?A. Monthly premieres. B. The preview screening.C. Meetings with filmmakers. D. The Cambridge Film Festival.44. If youre a member of Cambridge Arts Cinema, you will enjoy freeA. Darkroom Gallery shows B. special film events C. mailed programmes D. film shows45. How long will th
38、e membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last?A. One year. B. Nine months. C. Eight months. D. Four months.46For what purpose is the text written?A. Increasing the cinemas membership.B. Offering students cheaper ticketsC. Telling the public of the cinemas address.D. Announcing the opening of a premier
39、e. D. If you want fully enjoy your vacation, then youd better check the Durban City Tours! This is actually one of the best choices in South Africa today. There is nothing more relaxing than to think about that there is a place to go and relax, right? City life is strained, but you can escape this s
40、ituation and be in the place where there is nothing but relaxation. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist attractions. If you love animals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place to go. You can even get to ride one if you want!Here y
41、ou will also get to taste all the delicious South African food. You can choose from Italian cooking to its native dishes. Durban is a great place to tour with your friends and family. You will learn a lot about its history through the landmarks you will see down the streets. Tourists and even the lo
42、cal villagers just cant get enough of these treats!However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are actually lots of tour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if you prefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then youd bette
43、r choose the Street Scene Tours. Their staff are all well-trained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here an unforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban City Tours.47. The underlined word“strained”in Para. 2 means _.A. easyB. stressfu
44、lC. relaxingD. wonderful48. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Durban is relaxing city.B. People dont like city life.C. It is good to have a place to relax.D. One can have fun riding elephants.49. If you walk in the streets of Durban, what will impress you most?A. Tourists from all over the wor
45、ld.B. The buildings and many kinds of animals.C. The streets and some wandering elephants.D. The friendly local people and the scenery.50. What does the last sentence in Paragraph 3 show?A. The food cant satisfy them.B. They are bored with the streets.C. They are treated very well here.D. never get
46、tired of the sights. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。请把51-55的答案填写在答题卷上！The famous Peking University and Tsinghua University held graduation ceremonies on the same day last year. The presidents of the two universities delivered excellent speeches at the ceremonies as the
47、y used words, phrases or ways of expression that are very popular on the Internet. 51 .Their speeches were warmly welcomed by students as they contained many fashionable words today, such as “ floating clouds”( meaning “ too small and of little importance to mention”). In the speeches, these univers
48、ity presidents recalled campus life together with students and finally moved all the audiences. 52 .Many university presidents have changed their regular manner of addressing graduation ceremonies from an advising and preaching(说教) mode to a more fashionable and funny approach. 53 . In the past, uni
49、versity presidents speeches were criticized for being too standard and lacking sentiment(多愁善感). Now, they use fashionable words in their addresses, reflecting they are starting to adopt more everyday attitudes to students. 54 . The discussion focuses on the question of whether university presidents
50、should speak in an informal way at graduation ceremonies. Supporters agree with the new approach. 55 . Opponents argue the new ways have no practical value or significance for education but are merely to please those leaving university.A. The speeches were very different from the usual run of lectur
51、es.B. The use of these new expressions has caused heated argument.C. They try to use those words popular among young people in their speeches.D. The expressions and phrases popular online are not accepted by all the audience.E. They consider it good to build close ties with students by using the you
52、ths own words.F. They hold the idea that it is not proper to use such informal language in the graduation ceremony.G. At the same time, graduation speeches by other university presidents were also under the spotlight for the same reason.考场_考号_ 班级_ 姓名_密 封 线 内 不 准 答 题第二卷51-55答案：5152535455第三部分：写作（共两节，满
53、分35分）第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。I happen to meet some American tourists at gate of the Summer Palace last week. I gre
54、eted them with English and then we began to chat. I got to know they were college student traveling in China. Most of us were fond of Chinese medicine. They were busy taking pictures and were surprising at the changes that had taken place in the past few years. After that, we went boat and had a goo
55、d time. We were exchanged our e-mail addresses such that we could write to each other in the future. They thanked me again and again. I was gladly to have a chance to practice my oral English.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）通过在班级内进行调查，我们发现很多同学在生活和饮食方面都存在一些影响健康的习惯，请你根据下面提示以Form a Good Living Habit为题写一篇短文。现象：一些同学不吃早饭，课间吃一些零食(snacks)充饥；不喜欢吃蔬菜而喜欢吃一些高热量的食物，平常也缺乏锻炼。结果：有些同学体重开始增加，不时出现一些健康问题。建议：要养成有规律的生活习惯，按时吃早饭，多吃些健康食品，并加强锻炼。说明：1、文章开头已给出，不记入总词数。 2、100字左右。Form a Good Living Habit Through the survey we find that 座号 2012-2013学年下期高二年级期中考试英语答案：