1、东阳中学2012-2013学年高二10月阶段性考试英语试题一、听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听下面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. When does this conversation take place?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. At night.2. Who will give the man the number?A. Betty.B. The woman.C. Mr. B
2、rown.3. Where does the conversation take place？A. At a party.B. At a clothing store.C. At a fast-food restaurant.4. What did the woman do?A. She changed the water too often.B. She didnt feed her fish often enough.C. She forgot to change the water.5. What is the man doing?A. He is taking a break.B. H
3、e is picking up his sister.C. He is writing a paper.第二节听下面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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各个小题将给出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. Where does this conversation take place?A. At the airport.B. On a plane.C. On a ship.7. What does the man wa
4、nt to do?A. Go to the toilet.B. Ask for something to drink.C. Change his seat.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman need to collect some information?A. To give a presentation.B. To write a paper.C. To do a survey.9. What does the man mainly tell the woman?A. How to research online.B. Information abou
5、t Easter history.C. Useful materials in the library.听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10. Whats wrong with the woman?A. She has a bad cough.B. Her head aches.C. Her ears hurt.11. What does the man do to examine the woman?A. He looks at her ears.B. He takes her temperature. C. He gives her a chest X-ray.12. What does
6、 he advise the woman to do? A. Take some medicine and rest.B. Stop eating meat.C. Exercise more.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13. What are the speakers doing?A. Having a walk.B. Watching TV. C. Having a meal.14. What does the man think of diets?A. He thinks they are very popular.B. He thinks they are unhealthy.C
7、. He thinks they are only good for girls.15. What does the man suggest the woman do to stay in shape?A. Eat healthy foods.B. Exercise every day.C. Drink diet soda.16. What will the woman never do?A. Talk about dieting with her aunt.B. Follow the latest trend.C. Drink Coca-Cola.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17.
8、How did the speaker and Dave become friends?A. They lived near each other.B. They have known each other since childhood.C. The used to play on the same football team.18. What do they have in common?A. Their jobs.B. Their hobbies.C. Their taste in clothes.19. What is true of Dave?A. He is in trouble
9、with his girlfriend.B. He isnt a good listener.C. He is always late.20. When did the speaker and Dave plan to meet last weekend? A. At 4:00 p.m.B. At 5:30 p.m.C. At 6:30 p.m. 二、单项选择（共20小题, 每小题1分，共20分)21. It is advised by health experts that windows should be opened now and then for air to _,which ma
10、kes the air in your room fresher. A. go through B. get through C. circulate D. spread around 22. The widespread of super-hybrid rice around the world _the lives of millions and millions of people suffering from hunger to a great level. A. improved B. is improving C. has improved D. has been improvin
11、g 23. Look! What has happened. Id rather you _ her about the bad news. A. would not tell B. hadnt told C. didnt tell D. hasnt told 24. Though the professor tried his best to explain the difficult question, the students still looked _. A. confusing B. being confused C. to confuse D. confused 25. You
12、are given only half an hour to finish your speech on the subject, so youd better not _ it too far. A. expand B. extend C. enlarge D. increase26. Though famous all over the world, Yuan Longping, sunburnt, _ with his simple life and _ in plain clothes, is still busy with his experiment to improve his
13、super-hybrid rice.A. being satisfied; being dressed B. satisfying; dressing C. satisfied; dressed D. to be satisfied; to be dressed 27. Up to now, the program _ thousands of children who would otherwise have died. A. would save B. savesC. had savedD. has saved28. -“Tom spends too much and I am going
14、 to rid him _ his pocket money.” the father said angrily. -“No, No, you cant but you can _ the amount.” A. from; cut down B. of; reduce C. with; lessen D. for; decrease 29. It is generally believed that _a piece of field is, _ it produces. A. the more fertile; the higher output of grain B. more fert
15、ile; more output of grain C. the fertile; the higher output of grain D. the fertile; the more grain output 30. The father has been _ for many years in order that his only son can be _ with higher education. A. fighting; served B. struggling; equipped C. working; offered D. laboring; received 31. Wha
16、t surprised the man most was_ to meet his daughter. A. his not allowing B. his not being allowed C. his being not allowedD. his allowing not32. I regret _ you that my daughter has already regretted _ out with you. So leave her alone and dont bother her any more. A. telling; dating B. to tell; to dat
17、e C. to tell; dating D. telling; to date 33. The operation room in every hospital has to _bacteria of any kind so that the patient being operated on doesnt get infected. A. keep free from B. make it free from C. be made free with D. be kept free from 34. In his summary of the causes that _the Indust
18、rial Revolution in England in the 18th century, he said it was the accumulated capital that played the most important part. A. resulted from B. led to C. happened D. took place 35. She has already tried her best. Please dont be too _ about her job. A. specialB. responsibleC. unusualD. particular 36.
19、 -Would you like to _the performance of newly developed energy-saving device? -Sorry, but I am not in the position to _. A. make a comment on; comment B. have a comment with; comment on C. build up comments on; comment on D. come up with a comment on; comment 37. He was in hospital for half a year.
20、He felt as if he was _ from the outside world. A. cut outB. cut offC. cut inD. cut down38. People often make a mistake about my nationality. I was born of Chinese parents , _, I look _ but I was born and grew up in America, so I am an American. A. however; Chinese B. therefore; Chinese C. so; the Ch
21、inese D. therefore; a Chinese 39. It is really disturbing to me that my once best friend _ to me recently. Worse still, I dont know what I have done wrong. A. avoids to talk B. escapes talking C. stops to talk D. avoids talking 40. -Some more wine?-Thank you. _. I have to drive home.A. With pleasure
22、 B. Id rather not C. That would be nice D. Just what I needed 三、完形填空（共20小题, 每小题分，共分）A long time ago, there was an emperor. One day he told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and 41 as much land area as he liked, he would give him the area of land he had covered. 42 enough, the horseman
23、quickly jumped onto his horse and 43 as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He 44 riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. Even when he was 45 or tired, he did not stop 46 he wanted to cover as much area as possible. When he at last covered a large amount
24、 of land, he was exhausted and was 47 . Then he asked himself, “Why did I 48 myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only 49 a very small area to 50 myself.” The above story is 51 to the journey of our 52 . We push ourselves very hard every day to make more 53, to gain power
25、or recognition. We neglect our 54 , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding 55 and the things we love to do. One day 56 we look back, we will 57 that we dont really need that much, 58 then we cannot turn back time for what we have 59 . Life is not about making money. Life is definitel
26、y not about work! Work is only 60 to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.41. A. use B. cover C. work D. get42. A. Good B. Strange C. Sure D. Interesting43. A. rode B. ran C. expanded D. struggled44. A. kept on B. asked forC. gave upD. succeeded in45. A. sad B. excitedC. co
27、nfused D. hungry46. A. but B. so C. because D. if47. A. sleeping B. arguingC. dying D. smiling48. A. push B. make C. destroy D. prove49. A. need B. have C. find D. show50. A. live B. bury C. support D. sleep51. A. useful B. certain C. similarD. special52. A. future B. pastC. historyD. life53. A. fri
28、ends B. progressC. discoveriesD. money54. A. health B. career C. honor D. freedom55. A. things B. condition C. peopleD. beauty 56. A. before B. when C. unless D. since57. A. realize B. regret C. apologize D. explain58. A. or B. until C. however D. but59. A. saved B. missed C. reduced D. won60. A. po
29、ssible B. probable C. necessary D. suitable四、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节：阅读下列短文，然后从6176各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。AWhen I was nine years old I lived in a small town. I found an ad for selling greeting cards in the back of a childrens magazine. I thought to myself I could do this. I begged my
30、 mother to let me send for the kit (配件). Two weeks later the kit arrived. The next three hours later, I returned home with no card and a pocket full of money shouting, “Mama, all the people couldnt wait to buy my cards!” A salesperson was born.When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zi
31、g Ziegler. I remember sitting in the dark hall listening to Mr. Ziegler raise everyones spirits up to ceiling. I left there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to make people feel like that.” My father asked me what I meant. “I want
32、to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Ziegler,” I replied. A dream was born.Recently, I began pursuing my dream of motivating（激励）others. I realized that everything I had achieved a good education, the successful sales career, speaking appointments, training and managing for a major fortune 100
33、company as a senior manager had prepared me for this moment. I told my boss I would leave the company though I might not reach such a height in career. He told me to move on and he believed I would succeed.Having made that decision, I was immediately tested. One week after I quit my job, my husband
34、was laid off from his job. We had recently bought a new home and needed both incomes to make the monthly mortgage (抵押) payment and now we were done to no income. I even planned to turn back to my former company, knowing they wanted me to stay but I was certain that if I went back, I would never leav
35、e. I decided I still wanted to move forward instead of ending up with a mouth full of “if onlys” later on. A motivational speaker was born.When I held fast to my dream, even during the tough times, the miracles really began to happen. In a short time period my husband found a better job. We didnt mi
36、ss a mortgage payment. And I was able to book several speaking appointments with new clients (客户). I discovered the incredible power of dreams. I loved my old job, my workmates and the company I left, but it was time to get on with my dream. To celebrate my success I had a local artist paint my new
37、office as a garden. At the top of one wall she marked, “The world always makes way for the dreamer.”61Why was the kit sent for?A. Selling greeting cards.B. Collecting greeting cards.C. Buying greeting cards.D. Sending greeting cards.62When did the author decide to become a motivational speaker?A. Af
38、ter buying a new home by mortgage.B. After leaving her secure position in the company.C. After finding a job in a major fortune 100 company.D. After listening to Mr. Zieglers inspiring speech.63Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. She was once an excellent manager.B. She left her post at
39、 the height of her career.C. She was not sure whether the former company could accept her.D. She didnt miss paying the monthly mortgage payment.64What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?A. Carry on with your dreams and you will be successful.B. You will succeed if you have dream
40、s.C. The world belongs to those with dreamsD. Everyone will find their dreams in the worldBName: Off the Beaten Path Cover price: $30.00 Our price: $l9.80 The best-selling Readers Digest travel book has 40% new content including over 200 new sites, over 200 new full-color photographs, and all-new, u
41、p-to-date maps. It spotlights over l, 000 of the United States most overlooked must-see destinations. Name: Container Gardens by Number Cover price: $l5.95 Our price: $9.49 A unique book contains 50 easy-to-follow container designs. Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exa
42、ctly how to create each display, with an instruction of the finished planter and in-depth (深入的) plant information. The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden. Name: Best Weekend Projects Cover price: $l7.95 Our price: $l3.96 Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extra
43、ordinary living space. The projects are practical, as well as attractive, and will improve your home and yard and can be made in a weekend. These 80 well-designed projects are presented in a clear, easy-to-follow style that addresses readers in an accessible, user-friendly tone. Name: l80l Home Reme
44、dies Cover price: $40.00 Our price: $29.96 Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home. Each and every remedy will be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound. Dozens of conditions are covered, from headaches, sunburn, bad breath, and blisters (水泡) to allergies (过敏), and hiccups (
45、打嗝). 65. You can most probably read the passage in a _. A. newspaperB. travel guideC. reference bookD. textbook 66. Which of the following could help you to improve your home environment? A. Off the Beaten Path & l80l Home Remedies.B. Container Gardens by Number & Best Weekend Projects. C. l80l Home
46、 Remedies & Container Gardens by Number.D. Best Weekend Projects & Off the Beaten Path. 67. Whats the purpose of the passage? A. To share his opinion about the books with readers. B. To advise readers to read more in spare time. C. To share the pleasure of reading with readers. D. To advise readers
47、to buy these books. COne of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might have spent too much time with electronic devices (电子设备) rather than experiencing the natural world. Fear-producing TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors, which will c
48、hange the wild places of the world, its creatures and human health for the worse, unless adults get working on childs play.Each of us had a place in nature we go sometimes, even if it was torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate, kids who miss the sense of wonder
49、outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes(风景). “If the decrease in parks use continues across North America, who will defend parks against encroachment（蚕食）?” asks Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods.Without having a nature experience, kids can turn out just fine, b
50、ut they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive（认知的）skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents-and they say a lack of outside play is sure
51、ly part of it; research suggests that kids do better in schools with a nature experience and that play in nature fosters（培养）leadership. Even a tiny outdoor experience can create wonder in a child. The three-year-old turning over his first rock realizes he is not alone in the world. A clump(丛) of tre
52、es on the roadside can be the whole universe in his eyes. We really need to value that more. Kids are not to blame. They are over-protected and frightened. It is dangerous out there from time to time, but repetitive stress from computers is taking the place of breaking an arm as a childhood rite（仪式）
53、of passage.Everyone from developers to schools and outdoorsy citizens, should help our kids have some of the freedom and joy of exploring, taking friendship in fields and woods that strengthen love, and need for the landscape. As parents, we should devote some of our energies to taking our kids into
54、 nature. This could yet be our greatest cause.68. Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for children being disconnected with nature?A. The wild has been more dangerous than ever.B. Parents are too protective of their children.C. TV plays sometimes inspire fear into childrens heart.D. Many
55、 children are lost in the world of technology.69. According to the passage, children without experiencing nature will _.A. keep a high sense of wonder B. change wild places and creatures for the betterC. be over-protected by their parents D. be less healthy both physically and mentally70. In writing
56、 this passage, the author mainly intends to _.A. blame children for getting lost in computer games B. encourage children to protect parks from encroachmentC. show his concern about childrens lack of experience in natureD. inspire children to keep the sense of wonder about things around71. Which of t
57、he following can be used as the title for the passage?A. Let children have more time to play B. Getting closer to nature relieves stressC. Outdoor activities build up character D. Take kids to nature more often for their growthDWhen looking for love, people may go to some extreme lengths. They might
58、 go on blind dates set up by family and friends. They might write personal ad to place in newspapers. Or they might use a computer to help them in their search for a soul mate by joining an online dating service. Some people have even tried to find their perfect match through game shows on televisio
59、n. Many of these TV dating shows, including The Bachelor and Who Wants to Marry Multimillionaire?, have proved to be popular, with millions of viewers watching each week to find out which of the contestants(选手) will find true love.Of all these game shows, perhaps the one with the most unexpected end
60、ing was Mr. Right, which was shown in England in 2002. On the show, a bachelor, thirty-five-year-old Lance Gerrard-Wright, dated fifteen women to find the one who was his ideal partner. The host of the show was Ulrika Jonsson, an English celebrity (名人) originally from Sweden. For seven weeks on the
61、show, Lance took turns going on dates with each of the women, taking them to expensive restaurants and romantic locations. He even met the womens families and introduced them to his own. Then at the end of each episode（集）, he would choose between one and three of the contestants with whom he had fel
62、t the least compatible(相容的), and say goodbye to them.At one point during the series, one contestant volunteered to leave because she said she didnt find him attractive. After two dates she said she had had enough, and she couldnt see it working, “He wasnt my cup of tea.” In another episode the woman
63、 he was on a date with burst into tears when he called her by another girls name. “You called me by another girls name. I cant believe you did that. I really liked you,” she said in tears.But in the final episode, the woman he eventually chose decided she didnt want to marry him after all. “I think
64、youve chosen me because you have to choose someone,” she said. Maybe this was because she already knew he had fallen in love with the shows host!After leaving the show, Gerrard-Wright and Jonsson were seen dining together and attending parties around London more and more often. Finally, on May 1, 20
65、03, Gerrard-Wright proposed to Jonsson on the steps of St. Pauls Cathedral. And she accepted his proposal right away, although she had to make sure that her two children from previous relationshipsan eight-year-old son, Cameron, and a two-year-old daughter, Bo. agreed to the marriage. Luckily, they
66、did. Gerrard-Wright said, “In the end the show did work for me. I grabbed an opportunity to get a girlfriend and I did. Ulrikas amazing”The happy couple finally got married at Jonssons home in Sweden on the island of Varmdo. They wanted to keep the ceremony small, so only forty people were invited,
67、including family and friends. There was some gossip at the time that Jonssons friends who did not receive invitations to the wedding felt upset. But the bride and groom did not let that ruin their wedding day.Has Ulrika Jonsson finally found Mr. Right? Only time will tell. But none of the guests at
68、the wedding could deny the happiness in the couples eyes as the bride and groom left the wedding ceremony with the music of Stevie Wonder playing in the background, “Seen a lot of things in this old world. When I touched them, they did nothing, girl. Ooh baby, here I am, signed, sealed, delivered, I
69、m yours.”72. What is this passage mainly about?A. how a famous couple met and got marriedB. the best way to meet a husband or wifeC. why the show Mr. Right was a big hitD. how to act on a date with a stranger73. What happened after seven weeks of doing the show?A. All of the women won prizes. B. Lan
70、ce asked one of the women to marry him.C. One of the women on the show started to cry. D. Ulrika asked Lance to marry her.74. Which of the following did NOT happen during the series?A. Lance went on dates with several women.B. Lance took the women to some very good restaurants.C. Lance and Ulrika st
71、arted dating each other.D. The women met Lances family.75. Why did some of Ulrikas friends feel upset?A. They didnt agree with the marriage.B. They werent asked to attend the wedding.C. There werent enough guests at the wedding.D. They didnt like Lance.76. In Stevie Wonders song, what is he comparin
72、g himself to? A. A blind man B. A groom C. A letter D. A baby第二节：下面文章有4处（第7780题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、和E）中选出符合各段意思的小标题, 选项中有一项是多余选项。ATake actionBAccept YourselfCMaintain a DiaryDFocus on YourselfEGive Yourself a breakHow to Find YourselfDo you often feel lost？Do you think you are living somebody el
73、ses life? If yes, discover ways to find yourself by going through the following article.77. _If you are thinking, “how to find yourself when you are lost?”, then the first thing to do is to have a rest from everythingwork, personal life and all worldly things. Give time to yourself to think why you
74、seem lost. Is it because of over work? Is it because you are not leading a life that you want to? Or is it because you are not satisfied with the people or things around you? Try to find answers to these questions to determine the cause behind your restlessness.78. _For once, instead of being the wa
75、y others want you to be, be yourself. Look within and find yourself in you. Think about the things that you would want to do if you didnt have any family obligations or any money issues. Think about the kind of relationship you would want to be in, the place that you would like to stay in, the kind
76、of lifestyle you would like to lead, if you didnt have the society or people around you, judging all the time. If you really want to know how to find inner peace, then think, what you would want others to describe you asan honest person? Or adventurous, or loving, or realistic? Once you look within,
77、 you will know the answer and then try to be exactly that.79. _Knowing yourself and determining what you to do with your life will not come to you in a day or two. Discovering oneself is an ongoing process and it can take months or sometimes even years to truly find yourself. So, its important that
78、you maintain a written record of all your feelings and thoughts, which you can go through at a later stage. Pour all your emotions and feelings about life in it and who knows may be one day going through it, you will find yourself.80. _Once you have discovered what you want to do with your life, mak
79、e a move for change and self improvement. Even if it means taking up small things such as dancing or painting, go ahead and do it. If you want a career change, plan and take steps so that it can take place smoothly. If you are stuck in a bad relationship and find yourself unable to mend it, break aw
80、ay. At the beginning, you may find yourself slightly unbalanced, but with time everything will be fine.It is very important for you to truly find yourself, before it is too late. If you do not find yourself now, you will spend your life with somebody you do not even know, i.e. yourself.五、单词拼写。（共10小题
81、；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列句子及所给单词的首字母或中文，写出各单词的正确形式（每空限填一词）。1. He was brave enough to face the situation and o_ many difficulties.2. In order not to let the others hear what he said, he w_ the news to me.3. Not having had food for over forty hours, we were all weak from h_. 4. All his life he has been s_ wit
82、h his illness.5. Mary could not make a clear e_ for her being late again.6. I am not c_ with beautiful dreams: I want beautiful realities.7. At weekends, my grandma always _ (款待) us with a lot of delicious food.8. He had read the composition himself and made c_ on it.9. The naughty boy wasnt noticed
83、 by the teacher by s_ through the back door.10. Worker r_ angrily to the news that more jobs would be lost at the factory. 六、短文改错。（共10分） 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词作斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。Helen was
84、 a twenty-years-old girl. She has never had a job before. Now she wanted to get a work. So she went to meet Mr Black, the manager of hotel. Mr Black told her it was getting very busy in the hotel at the evening. He ask her if she was interesting in a part-time job. The girl said that she did. Then M
85、r Black said she had to work very fast and that she must be there at six every afternoon and work from six to ten, from Monday to Friday. He offered her with 4.5 dollars an hour. Hellen pleased with the offer and decided to start work the next day.七、书面表达。（30分）近来，越来越多的学生在校外租房而不愿住大寝室。请根据下面提示，一分为二地用英语写
86、一篇短文，说说两者各自的好处与坏处，并表明自己的观点。词数100-120左右。1. 学习时间； 2. 安全； 3. 自由性； 4. 与同学交往；5. 学习效果。 注意：可从其他角度阐述，但两方面的理由都至少要有两条东阳中学高二英语答题卷任务型阅读77. _78._79._ 80._单词拼写1._2._3._4._5._6._7._8._9._10._短文改错Helen was a twenty-years-old girl. She has never had a job before. Now she wanted to get a work. So she went to meet Mr
87、Black, the manager of hotel. Mr Black told her it was getting very busy in the hotel at the evening. He ask her if she was interesting in a part-time job. The girl said that she did. Then Mr Black said she had to work very fast and that she must be there at six every afternoon and work from six to t
88、en, from Monday to Friday. He offered her with 4.5 dollars an hour. Hellen pleased with the offer and decided to start work the next day.书面表达：_浙江省东阳中学2012年下学期10月阶段性考试（高二英语）参考答案听力单项选择21-25CCBDA26-30CDBAB31-35BCDBD36-40 ABBDB完形填空41-45 BCAAD46-50CCAAB51-55CDDAD56-60 BADBC阅读理解61-64 ADCA65-67 ABD68-71 ADCD72-76 ABCBC77-80 EDCA单词拼写1. overcame2. whispered3. hunger4. struggling5. explanation6. content7. entertains8. comments9. sliding10. reacted短文改错1. twenty-year-old2. has-had3. work-job4. a hotel5. at-in6. asked7. interested8. did-was9.with去掉10.was pleased