1、2010年下学期南马高中期中考试试卷高二英语一、单项填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）1The most important thing about cotton in history is part that it played in Industrial Revolution.A/ ; / Bthe ; / Cthe ; the Da ; the2Last night Bill returned from his office to find his sister unconsciously beside the sofa.Alying Blaid Claying Dto lie3
2、They woke up everything around .Afound changed Bfinding changed Cto find changing Dto find changed4Who are these people with banners?A group itself the league for Peace.Acalling Bcalled Ccalls Dis called5Do you think true that is hard work that leads to success?Ait; it Bit ;what Cthat; it Dwhat whic
3、h6The girl looked at me with a expression. Maybe the problem was quite .Apuzzled; puzzling Bpuzzling; puzzled Cpuzzled; puzzled Dpuzzling; puzzling7The volunteers were so kind that they devoted most of the time _ the disabled. Ato help B. helped C. helping D. to helping 8None of the assistants were
4、when the professor needed some help.Aavailable Baccessible Cinevitable Dappropriate9Our project three parts which are to be fulfilled separately.Ato consist of Bis consisting of Cis consisted of D. consists of10When she come home she found her house were and everything .Abreaking into; taking away B
5、breaking into; taken awayCbroken into; taking away Dbroken into; taken away11Although the judges declared that he was innocent, many people still thought he was the one for the accident.Ashould be blame Bto blame Cblame Dblaming12 the sun for too much time will do great harm to you.AExposed to BBein
6、g exposed to CExposing to DTo expose to13No matter how hard I tried, my words seemed to the child.Ato mean Bto understand Cto make no sense Dto be meaningful14We had already read the before we operated the machine.Aintroduction Bdirection Cexplanation Dinstructions15His success lies in his great eff
7、orts. He is diligent clever.Aas; as Bmore; than Crather; than Dother; than16Their daughter a key university this year, which made them very happy.Aadmitted to Bwas admitted Cwas admitted to Dadmitted17I tried to the chance but failed.Areach out Breach out for Creach Dreach on18While writing a letter
8、, .Athe door bell rang Bthe door bell ringsCI heard the door bell ring DI heard the door bell rings19Who is to get the first prize of the contest.Alikely Bpossible Cprobable Dmaybe20Come and see me whenever .Ayou are convenient Byou will be convenientCit is convenient to you Dit will be convenient t
9、o you二、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more 21 waiting for the final school bell. Upon its 22 everyone would run for their coats and go hone, everyone except David.David was a sma
10、ll boy in ragged clothes. I had often 23 what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 24 for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David 25 I can still remember he was always 26 a smile and willing to help. H
11、e always 27 after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much He 28 just smile and ask what else he could do ,then thank me for letting him stay and slowly 29 home.Weeks passed and the 30 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 31 before the hol
12、iday break. I smiled in 32 as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David 33 standing by my desk.“I have something for you” he said 34 from behind his back a small box. 35 it to me, he said anxiously. “Open it “I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lif
13、t the lid and to my 36 saw nothing I looked at Davids smiling face add back into the box and said. “The box is nice, David, but it s 37 ”.“Oh no it isnt” said David “Its full of love, my mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there”.Tears fil
14、led my eyes 38_looked at the proud dirty race that I had rarely given 39 to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 40 the little empty box set on my desk.21AanxiousBcourageousCseriousDcautious22AwarningBringingCcallingDyelling23AscoldedBwonderedCrealize
15、dDlearned24AmodestlyBnaturallyCinaccuratelyDinappropriately25ApopularBupsetCspecialDfunny26AexpressingBdeliveringCwearingDsharing27ApractisedBwanderedCstudiedDstayed28AwouldBshouldCmightDcould29Aaim atBturn toCput offDhead for30AargumentBexcitementCmovementDprogram31AschoolByearCeducationDprogram32A
16、reliefBreturnCvainDcontrol33A. weaklyBsadlyCquietlyDhelplessly34AsearchedBfoundCraisedDpulled35AHoldingBHandingCSendingDLeaving36AdelightBexpectationCappreciationDsurprise37AcheapBemptyCuselessDimproper38AasBuntilCbecauseDthough39AadviceBsupportCattentionDcommand40AfromBbehindCoverDtowards三、阅读理解（共20
17、小题，每小题2分，满分40分）ABarcelona is regarded as Spains second city, behind capital Madrid. The city is rich in history. Barcelona was founded by Carthaginians and according to tradition, it got its name from the great Barker family of ancient Carpage. After numerous different conquers, including the Romans
18、 and the Moores that seriously damaged the city, the Argons made Catalonia, of which Barcelona was the capital. Strong and prosperous, since the 1970s, the city has formed its Catalon background. But it wasnt until the summer Olympics in 1992 that Barcelona became the modern, lively city that it sti
19、ll is today. And with this prosperity have come wonderful hotels. The Raewon Callas the 1st was opened in 1992, by the King and Queen of Spain.With buildings like the Casa Cal Bain and the Casa Minga, Antony Gaudy is believed to have made great impact on the image of Barcelona. He also built the fan
20、tastic Park Quell. Antony Gaudy died in 1926, leaving an unfinished cathedral as his epitaph（墓志铭）.There are the attractions of coming to Barcelona?There are many, many different attractions: culture, leisure, monuments, our architecture, and the gastronomy（美食）. Barcelona has commercial areas and sho
21、pping areas of five kilometers that goes around to the sea to the north. You can also see our architecture, our monuments, our museums, and our restaurants. So there is a mix between shopping and services.One label thats hot among fashion consciousness is MIRO, and these trendy designs of clothing a
22、nd shoes originate in Barcelona. The region itself now produces for other international labels, like for the Gallic giant Lacose.No visit to the city would be complete without a tour of the Nou Camp, the home of one of Spains finest teams, Barcelona Football Club. FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 al
23、ong with the other Spanish team, Real Madrid. Its one of the greatest football teams in Europe. With players like Maradona and Ronaldo having played for Barca, its easy to explain their success! FC Barcelona is known to have won more cups than any other team in European football history. The stadium
24、, the Nou Camp, can hold one hundred and twelve thousand people, making it one of the greatest places to watch and play “the beautiful game”.41This passage is most probably taken from .Aa history book Ba government documentCa geography book Da travel book42The first paragraph is mainly about the of
25、Barcelona.Ahistory Bfamous buildings Cbig events Dpresent43Who is believed to have greatly affected the image of Barcelona?AAntony Caudy BThe great Barker family of ancient CarpageCThe King and Queen of Spain DThe Romans44Which of the following is NOT among the attractions of Barcelona?ACulture BSpo
26、rts CArchitectures DTheatres45In the last paragraph, the author intends to .Ahighly praise Barcelona Football ClubBtell us the development of FC BarcelonaCtell us how to end our tour in BarcelonaDtell us the great success of Spanish footballBWhat makes a person a person a scientist? Does he have way
27、s or tools of learning that are different from those of others? The answer is NO. It is not the tools a scientist uses but how he uses the tools that makes difference. You will probably agree that knowing how to use a power is important to a carpenter. You will probably agree that knowing how to inv
28、estigate and how to discover information is important to anyone. The scientist goes one step further than that; he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that his answer can be confirmed by other persons. He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a la
29、rge set of ideas about how the world works.The scientists knowledge must be exact. He must be as nearly right as the conditions permit. What works under one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditions at other times. If the conditions are different, any change the scientist obs
30、erves in a demonstration must be explained by the change in the conditions. This is one reason that investigations are important in science. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, arrived at this theory through mathematics. The accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through i
31、nvestigations, Einsteins ideas were shown to be correct.46Whats the passage mainly about?AScientists are ordinary people BThe theory of relativityCWhat makes a scientist DWhats important to a scientist47Which wont the author agree to?AKnowing how to use a power is important to a carpenterBA scientis
32、t must know how to investigate and how to discover informationCA scientist must be sure that he has an exact and reasonable answer to his questionsDA scientist must be a good runner, because he must go a step further than others48Why is investigation important?AThe scientists knowledge must be exact
33、BHe must be as nearly right as the conditions permitCWhat works under one set of conditions at one time must work under the same conditionsat other timesDIf the conditions are different, any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration mustbe explained by the changes in the conditions49What doe
34、s “investigate” mean in the passage?APut some money BMake a careful study CDevelop DFind information50Whats correct about relativity?ARelativity is a theory that needs developingBRelativity is the accuracy of mathematicsCRelativity is developed through investigation and tested through mathematicsDRe
35、lativity is a theory developed through mathematics and tested through investigationCEdinburgh is one of Scotlands two big cities, the capital. It is affectionately known and has enormous historical significance. Situated on the east coast of Scotland, Edinburgh proudly offers a window to past. Indee
36、d Edinburgh has been Scotlands royal city since 1437. Most of Edinburghs sights are contained within two districts: the old town and the contrasting new town. The largely medieval Royal Mile which stretches for a statute（法定的）mile and the 107 yards from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Hollyroodhous
37、e, dominates the citys central area. The Royal Mile has been quoted as being: The largest, longest and finest street for buildings and density of inhabitants, not only in Britain, but in the world.To millions of visitors, Edinburgh Castle is a must see because there are many treasures. Princess Stre
38、et is located in Edinburghs new town directly below the castle. Next to Princess Street, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle lies the broad green Princess Street Gardens. This is one of the most delightful gardens I have even visited.Another marvelous site to visit is Calton Hill. I sat for hours on i
39、t, just happy to breathe the fresh air.I stayed in Edinburgh for about two weeks and never tired of the cityscape. I must admit the Edinburgh is really a place no traveler will cross out from the traveling list.51Where can you find this passage?AIn a local guide book BIn a travel journalCIn a studen
40、ts diary DIn a science report52Which is TRUE according to the passage?ARoyal Mile is the longest street in the worldBNext to Edinburgh Castle is Princess StreetCPalace of Holyroodhouse is at one end of Royal MileDRoyal Mile was built in 172353Arrange the following places in the order from the smalle
41、st to the biggest.AEdinburgh, Scotland, Britain BScotland, Edinburgh, BritainCEdinburgh, Britain, Scotland DBritain, Scotland, Edinburgh54What does the underlined word mean in the passage?AOverlook BConsist ofCBe next to DBe the most important thing in55Whats the authors purpose of writing the passa
42、ge?ATo tell a traveling experience BTo introduce a site of interestCTo recommend a travelling place DTo give a geography lessonDDirections:The people below are all looking for a place for different purposes. After the description of these people, there is information about six places A-F. Decide whi
43、ch place would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 61-65 and then mark the correct（A-F）on your answer sheet. There is one extra paragraph about one place which you do not need to use. 61Smith is a professor who does research on ancient buildings. This month, his university gives a
44、 reward to him for his great contributions. So now an idea of traveling to a new place to continue his study has come into his mind. 62Though Lola is a woman reporter, she is brave enough to go deep into the places at war. Next month, she will go to a place at war, she is confident to do her work we
45、ll and give people the most brief and real reports. 63Alice and Simon are going to get married. They want to hold an underwater wedding in a special place, which has beautiful scenery, silver sand and delicious seafood and luxurious hotels, where they can enjoy themselves. 64Jane is a modern girl, w
46、ho is a crazy fan of rock music and films. She has a romantic dream, that is, one day, she will go to a beautiful place to appreciate all the attractive music and films with a cup of coffee in her hand. 65Tom is really depressed these days. Owing to his bad management, his company closed. He wants t
47、o go to a place to try his fortune so that he can start his business again in the near future.AMauritius, an island lying off the southeast Africa in the Indian Ocean, which is rich in history, natural beauty and culture. It is a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesti
48、ng fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing.BLas Vegas is really a fascinated city. The most attractive thing here is gambling（赌博）. Maybe you will become a millionaire or lose all your money overnight. Whats so clever about Las Vegas is that it makes absolutely certai
49、n that you have such a good time you dont mind losing a bit of money along the way; thats why they dont even call it “gambling” anymore, but “gaming”.CFew cities leave the visitors with such vivid impressions, the whole city is something of a work of art, the quiet River Seine, the Eiffel Tower, Pal
50、ais du Louvre and so on are really feast to your eyes. And annual film festival is held with a refreshing emphasis on art. Few cities can compete with the thousands. of cafs, bars and restaurants that line every Parisian street.DKitzbuhel is a paradise for all the skiers. With fine weather and breat
51、h-taking scenery, it is a world-class ski resort. Every winter, thousands of people come from all parts of the world to challenge themselves. If you cant ski, dont worry. The town offers many shops, caf and a variety of entertainment.EAs the cultural centre and biggest centre and biggest city in the
52、 region, Jerusalem is regarded as a holy place by Jews, Muslims and Christians. However, since the war broke out, people there have suffered a lot, the situation has been tense, and peace is just a dream.FThe old Nile brought about the civilization of Egypt; people there regard it as “the mother riv
53、er” of them. On both sides of the Nile stand noble pyramids which were built as the tombs of the ancient pharaohs（法老）. And the constructions are beyond peoples imagination.四、单词拼写（10分）66Children cant compare with a in strenghth.67As you a the town, the first building you see is the church.68The shop-
54、enter sells a （各种各样）goods.69In October, the price of the （门票）to Mount Tai has risen by 50 yuan.70Many stores have a delivery service for the （便利）of customers.71Our class is d into two groups during the discussion.72The common interests u the two countries.73Carelessness c to his great failure in the
55、 last exam.74The class needs a s teacher.75Water ad salt are （吸收）into our blood stream everyday.五、短文改错（10分）假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处。Nowadays million of peopl
56、e of all age take pleasure in a hobby which is both interested and fun. And every year more and more people start a stamp collection of your own and discover an interest which can even last lifetime. Starting your collection of stamps are easy because they are everywhere. Holiday and birthday postca
57、rds from relatives and letters from friends can all provide you for stamps from all over the world. So once youve started collecting seriously, you will probably want to join in the Stamp Collectors Club which exist to add more stamps to your collection.六、书面表达（20分）假如你是徐林，是一名中学生，最近和父亲产生了一些不愉快。你感到十分苦恼
58、，请你给你朋友Peter写一封信，就如何处理好这个问题征求他的意见。这封信主要包括以下内容：1你本想与父母交朋友，因为他们经验丰富。2每次你提出意见，父亲都不听；每当你和父亲意见不同时，他就对你大喊大叫，甚至争吵起来。3父亲不允许你对与流行音乐有关的任何事情感兴趣。4父亲总强迫你做你不喜欢的事。5你怀疑父亲不关心你，这让你很难过。6想改变这种局面，与父亲平等交流，请Peter给一些建议。高考资源网 Peter, Yours,Xu Lin班级 学号 姓名 2010年下学期南马高中期中考试试卷高二英语答题卷单词拼写66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 短文改错Nowadays
59、 million of people of all age take pleasure in a hobby which is both interested and fun. And every year more and more people start a stamp collection of your own and discover an interest which can even last lifetime. Starting your collection of stamps are easy because they are everywhere. Holiday an
60、d birthday postcards from relatives and letters from friends can all provide you for stamps from all over the world. So once youve started collecting seriously, you will probably want to join in the Stamp Collectors Club which exist to add more stamps to your collection.书面表达高考资源网 Peter, Yours,Xu Lin
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64、existscollection.书面表达Im having some trouble with my Dad recently. We are not getting along very well.I wanted to make my parents my friends because I thought they were of rich experience and they could understand me well. Now I begin to doubt whether I was right.Whenever I suggest an idea, he doesnt
65、 listen to me. Whenever we have different opinions, he will shout at me and we even quarrel with each other. Whats more, I dare not show interest in things to do with pop music because my Dad doesnt allow me to . He always force me to do what I dont like. Therefore, I guess he is not concerned about me, which makes me upset.I do want to change this situation and communicate with him equally. I would be grateful if you could give me some advice.