1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2012-2013学年高二第二学期期末考试英语试卷本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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，认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。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
2、持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。第一卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节：（共5小题；第小题1.5分，满分7.5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答案，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。13. When will the woman arrive in San Francisco?A. Unclear B. On May 5th C. On May 4th2. How long h
3、as the man been married? A. For 4 years B. For 14 years C. For 40 years3. Who does the man want to speak to ? A. Sheraton B. Alex Jackson C. Thomas Johnson4. What is the best way to get to Philadelphia? A. Route 8 and 3 are the fastest. B. Route 83 is the fastest. C. Route 4 is the fastest.5. What i
4、s the man probably going to do tonight? A. He is going to buy a gift for Glorias birthday. B. He is going to a party. C. He is going to hold a simple get-together.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段
5、对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the airport B. On the plane C. At the duty free shop.7. What is the woman probably going to do next?A. Go back on the plane. B. Visit the duty free shop. C .Go to find the supervisor.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the woman want to
6、 buy? A. Drugs B. Some nail polish C. A stove9. Why doesnt the man get the cigarettes? A. Because he does not have enough money with him. B. Because his wife gets angry with his smoking, and he decides to quit. C. Because they have to hurry home quickly.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What will they talk about
7、 this afternoon? A. Microsoft B. The mans contract. C. The womans contract.11. Why cant the man meet her at one oclock? A. Because he has a business appointment. B. Because he has a lunch appointment. C. Because he thinks one oclock is too late.12. When will they probably meet? A. 2:30 B. 12:30 C. 1
8、:00听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a store B. At a hotel C. At the womans house14. What is the man asking for? A. Room service B. Alarm clock C. Towels.15. When will the man probably get up tomorrow?A. 6 oclock in the morning B. Some time very late C. Uncertain, be
9、cause he does not have an alarm clock.16. How late does the hotel have room service? A. Until 1 A.M B. Until 3 A.M. C. Until 6 A.M.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What kind of illness did the writer suffer? A. Physical illness. B. Mental illness. C. Heart illness.18. How often did they go to the mental health
10、 centre after the writher was discharged? A. Every 6 months B. Every year C. Every a year and a half19. How many percent of patients with this illness can recover totally? A. 8% B. 18% C 80%20 . Whom does the writher owe her thanks to? A. Herself B. Her husband C. Her doctor第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节
11、：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。 21. English is the language that is most widely used in the world, but English language is very hard to learn. A. /; the B. /; a C. The; the D. A; an22. There will be a talk show this time tomorrow. Would you go with me? -Im sorry, bu
12、t I an important meeting. A. have attended B. will be attending C. am about to attend D. would attend23. Only when I left my parents for university far from my home how much I missed them. A. I realized B. I had realized C. had I realized D. did I realize24.- Do you know who left the lights on all n
13、ight long? -It seems that Zhang Peng is . He was the last one to leave. A. blaming B. blamed C. to blame D. to be blamed25.Could you give me a hand? It seems that my strength has .A. used up B. run out C. been given out D. run out of26. , he would have been fired. A. Had he lied to the boss B. Did h
14、e lie to the boss C. If he has lied to the boss D. If he lies to the boss27.Its not books you read but the way you read them decides how successfully you gain knowledge. A. the number of;/ B. a number of; in which C. a good many; which D. quite a few; in which28. no doubt he plays a very important r
15、ole in the project. A. It is; that B. It is; whether C. There is; where D. There is; that29. The children went home from the grammar school, their lessons for the day. A. finishing B. finished C. had finished D. were finished30. If you want to apply for the job, you might as well the ad in the paper
16、. A. cut in B. cut down C. cut out D. cut back31. John works hard. What about Tom? -Tom is as John. A. as a boy diligent B. as a diligent boy C. as diligent a boy D. as diligent as a boy32. Youve done so much work-youre pass the exam. A. addicted to B. bound to C. due to D. accustomed to33.You cant
17、win the game you never practice during this period. A. when B. though C. while D. once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。There was once a millionaire who loved money more than anything else in the world. He didnt know 36 how much he had.
18、So he took on a little girl to 37 all his money for him. It 38 the little girl six days to count all the money. When she told the millionaire that he had forty-two million dollars, he was wild with 39 and asked, “How much do you 40 ?” He thought that because she was only a child, he could 41 her int
19、o taking very small 42 . The little girl said, “Well, I worked for six days, so I think you 43 to pay me for six days. Give me two pennies for the first day. Each day after that, 44 give me the amount you gave me the day before, multiplied(乘) by itself.” The millionaire thought that in this way he 4
20、5 only have to give her very few dollars. What a 46 little girl! So he immediately had his lawyer 47 up a contract, that 48 she would change her 49 . For the first day, the millionaire paid her two pennies, and for the second day, two pennies times two pennies, 50 four pennies. Each day after that,
21、he had to give her the amount he had given her the day before, multiplied to 51 . And on the sixth day, the foolish millionaire 52 to give the clever girl all his money. How is it 53 the girl could have all the greedy millionaires money? 54 you are interested in it, you may try to 55 out this maths
22、problem.36. A. rightlyB. directlyC. at allD. exactly37. A. collectB. bringC. countD. store38. A. tookB. spend C. wasteD. cost39. A. happiness B. pleasure C. joyD. excitement40. A. requireB. like C. demandD. want41. A. cheatB. advise C. persuadeD. give42. A. moneyB. wealthC. amountD. bill43. A. hadB.
23、 usedC. needD. ought44. A. justB. evenC. andD. also45.A. couldB. mightC. shouldD. would46.A. niceB. foolishC. cleverD. fair47.A. writingB. setC. signD. making48.A. hopingB. thinkingC. fearingD. in order49.A. planB. wordC. agreement D. mind50.A. is B. or C. as D. means51.A. itB. itself C. themD. them
24、selves52.A. had B. promisedC. managedD. failed53.A. why B. that C. even D. which54.A. BecauseB. SinceC. Even ifD. If55 A. set B. work C. solve D. turn第三部分: 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)第一节（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。AThe singer, Mick Jagger, of the Rolling Stones sings a son
25、g that tells people they cant always get what they want but if we try sometimes we can get what we need. The past years in my life my parents have told me this saying many times. Ive always complained about the quote(引语). Although over time I have told myself to learn from it.This year my girlfriend
26、 flew off to college in West Palm, Florida. This has been a killer for me because I havent been able to see her and she is having a rough time in school. The last two months have been hard but we are working through it. I have been trying to get my dad to buy me a plane ticket to go down there. My d
27、ad told me if I brought him some money he would help me pay for the ticket. I started to complain to him because I had no way of getting any money to give him. I spent several days and nights thinking of ways to earn money to go see my girlfriend. I finally came to the conclusion that I would get a
28、job and work hard to earn some money to give to my dad. I applied to Safeway and I ended up getting the job.I have been working at Safeway for about a month now and work hard to earn money to go see my girlfriend. The other day my mom had surprised me and told me that she asked her boss if she could
29、 use their business miles(旅费) to buy me a ticket down to Florida for two weeks. I was very thankful and told her I would help pay for anything that I have to. The thought of me working hard and getting a job showed my mom that I really cared and was trying my best to be a successful person. I believ
30、e that you cant always get what you want but if you try sometimes, you get what you need.58What can we infer from the passage?AThe author was lazy and unwilling to work hard.BThe authors father was too mean to give him money.CThe authors actual action won support from his mother.DThe author was unab
31、le to tear himself away from his girl friend.59By writing the passage, the author tries to show .Awe can do nothing without moneyBfathers are strict while mothers are kindCits hard for parents to bring up their childrenDwe should try to rely on ourselves for everythingB The practice of students endl
32、essly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的)skill. However, while todays educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many be
33、lieve basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful-both in school and in life.Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says its important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by h
34、and.Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks-both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had
35、 a faster word production rate.In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a students writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to know well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active which helps us access our vocabu
36、lary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe(转换) “those words in the mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. See
37、ing the words in the “minds eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot(发现) spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct then over time.“In our computer age, some people believe that we dont have to teach spelling because we have s
38、pell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they wont have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”60. What makes writing by hand a thing of the past?A. The absence of blackboard in classroom
39、.B. The use of new technologies in teaching.C. The lack of practice in handwriting.D. The popular use of smartphones.61. Berningers study published in 2009 _.A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.B. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.C. foun
40、d that good essays are made up of long sentences.D. discussed the importance of writing speed.62. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling?A. Spelling improves ones memory of words.B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.C. Spelling benefits the translation from words
41、 into ideas.D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.63.What conclusion could be drawn from the passage?A. Computers can help people with their choice of words. B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.C. Handwriting still has a place in todays classrooms.D. Functio
42、nal spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.C Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.Australia If you seek a life on the beach, in a gre
43、at climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option. Brazil This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot o
44、f volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the worlds largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do. KenyaKenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunt
45、eers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums(贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.Costa RicaGolden sandy beaches
46、, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look afte
47、r turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you 64. If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to _ A. Australia B. Kenya C. Brazil D. Costa Rica65.1t can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with _ . A. animals B. plants
48、 C. the elderly D. children 66. If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to _ . A. work with animals on the beach B. surf with children in the water C. take care of trees in the forests D. look after children who have lost their parentsDDear Students,I am delighted to be your guest.I woul
49、d like to tell you about myself. I have been a news reporter for the past fifteen years. I chose this job so I could travel the world, but the job has taught me many unforgettable lessons. The work is sometimes difficult. I have seen famines, wars, earthquakes, poverty and death. But I have also see
50、n courage, hope and happiness.In India, I visited a city where there were many homeless children. Some were as young as four years old. They lived in the streets and survived by begging or stealing. But then a wonderful lady called Rosa opened a home for them. Within one year, she was looking after
51、two hundred children. She clothed them, fed them, and taught them. She gave them hope.Another time, I was in Turkey after a terrible earthquake, in one place. I found an old lady whose house was in ruins, her son was missing and rescue workers said there was no chance that he was still alive. But th
52、e old lady did not give up hope. For four days, she moved heavy stones one at a time by herself. She did not stop until she found her son. He was alive.Here in China, I met a young boy with a serious condition. He had undergone twenty operations and spent nearly his whole life in hospital. I thought
53、 he would be sad, but when I met him, his smile was so warm and welcoming.In life, we need role models that we can admire and learn from. When my life is difficult, I try to remember the courage and goodness of these three people.67. The speaker is giving a speech to students in _.A. India B. Canada
54、 C. Turkey D. China 68. The underlined word “ famine ” in Paragraph 2 means _.A. extreme lack of food B. joy C. luck D. pleasure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。EMany of us are so busy with work, school and home life that often there is no time left over to do something
55、that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life and relax yourself.Scheduling Time with Yourself_71 . Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time fo
56、r gardening, reading, exercise, thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!Monthly Treat. 72 . It could be on your lunch break, a weekend or it could be leaving work early. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go see a movie, a haircut, play golf or whatever treat youre always thinking about but rar
57、ely get to. Schedule it in and it will happen! Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. _73_._74_. Huh? Yes, many of us stay at work late on a regular basis. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on
58、time at least once a week, if not more. And then enjoy that time! Leave work at work.Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, biking clubs, ski club, etc. What are you interested in
59、? Strike while the iron is hot. _75_ _. If you cant find a club, consider starting one yourself!A Schedule a treat for yourself once a month.B listen to your favorite music!C Look up a club in your area today and join!D Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!E. Evenings
60、with Yourself.F. Take an Adult Education Class.G Leave Work on Time.第二卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第四部分：写作（共两节，满分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
61、许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Im writing to invite you to visit China and spending the summer vacation with me.I have made wonderful plan for itFirst，we can go to Qingdao，there it is cool and mild，and have funs at the seasideThen we were to participate in a Taiji camp in the Wudang MountainsYou are curious a
62、bout Chinese Kongfu，but I believe this is a good chance to learn it Last of all，I have also been longed to take you to the countrysideWe can stay therefor a few days and visit to some relatives of meI hope this plan suits you good and I am looking forward to your coming 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）书面表达（25分）研究结果表明：互联网给人们的生活带来了方便的同时，也给大家带来了一些问题。在人际交往方面，网络既拉近了我们的距离，也疏离了我们的感情。请你简单论述网络给人们的人际沟通所带来的影响。字数：不少于120字。What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Internet in our interpersonal communication? _ _ _ _听力答案七选五 书面表达Sampleexample:参考范文：高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究
