1、江苏省无锡市洛社高级中学2011-2012学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、第一部分：听力（共二节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面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. What may cause the womans problem?A. Too much work.B. Too much coffee.C. Too muc
2、h exercise.2. Why is the woman waiting to order her card?A. She cant decide which colour to chooseB. She will have a new telephone numberC. She will be getting a new address.3. Where is the man going?A. To a school.B. To a theatre.C. To his house.4. What does the man suggest the woman should do?A. T
3、ake the course next year.B. Decide whether to drop the course.C. Find out if any place opens up in the course later.5. What does the woman mean?A. She needs to buy a new coat.B. Her sweater is not warm enough.C. Her sweater is similar to the mans coat.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，
4、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。请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Who likes hip hop?A. Sam.B. Mary.C. David.7. What type of music does Laura like best?A. Jazz.B. Rock “n” roll.C. Classical music.请听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Who are more likely to be Internet addi
5、cts?A. The young.B. The middle-aged.C. The old.9. What is the purpose of the programme?A. To help the addicts get better.B. To stop the addicts surfing the Net.C. To find out the number of the addicts.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What kind of exercise would the woman like to do?A. Jogging.B. CyclingC. Weig
6、ht-lifting.11. How often does the man suggest the woman work out?A. Twice a week.B. Three times a week.C. Four times a week.12. What do we know about the woman?A. She will choose the class with the mans help.B. She has done some exercise lately.C. She is eager to start the class.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13
7、. What is the mans paper mainly about?A. Sports events.B. Movie industry.C. International affairs.14. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Narrow his search.B. Use a typewriter.C. Try a broader topic.15. What can be found in the “Readers Guide to Periodical Literature”?A. Books.B. Magazines.C.
8、Newspapers16. Where are the speakers? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore C. In a teachers office请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker talking about in general?A. A towns history B. Some scientists C. A case study18. Who teaches the local women to weave the baskets? A. Their mothers. B. They the
9、mselves C. The white people19. How long have the women been weaving baskets in the US? A. More than 200 years B. More than 300 years C. More than 400 years.20. What do the women weave baskets for now? A. Money B. Fun C. Daily use二、第二部分：第一节：单项选择：（15分）21. Thank you for sending us_ fresh vegetables of
10、many kinds. You have done us _ great service. A. / ; a B. the ; a C. / ; / D. the, /22. After three years of hard work, his knowledge and_ were recognized in his school.A. conscience B. competence C. conservation D. survive23. It was _ who suggested that he_ to New York in order to get a direct flig
11、ht. A. her went B. her, go C. she , went D. she, go 24.Each child is unique and teachers should encourage each one to realize their_. A. power B. strength C. necessity D. potential25. She is _ for the school play.A. trying on B. trying out C. trying for D. trying in26. The fail in the cost of living
12、 is directly _ the drop in the oil price. A. connecting to B. related to C. relating with D. relating to27. He becomes fatter and taller this year, , so his mother _ his coat and trousers. A. takes out B. lets in C. takes in D. lets out28. Generally speaking,_ according to the directions, the drug h
13、as no side effect. A. when taking B. when taken C. when to take D. when to be taken29. We both strongly _ your going to Lybia at this time of the war. Its not a wise decision. A. enjoy B. oppose C. appreciate D. insist30. A terrible earthquake hit Japan, _ thousands of deaths.A. caused B. to cause C
14、. causing D. having caused31._ we really dont like jazz very much, we feel his playing quite impressive. A. As B. Since C. If D. While32. _ almost 50kg, the box was lifted up by him alone.A. To weigh B. Weighed C. Weighing D. To be weighed33. The old worker _ a very practical plan at the meeting yes
15、terday, but it was turned down by the manager.A. put off B. put on C. put up D. put forward34. Anyone who is in _ of weapons without permission is considered lawbreaking. A. command B. control C. charge D. possession 35. When _ a new word, youd better_ a dictionary. A. come across refer to B. coming
16、 across, consult C. coming across, look up D. come across, consult三、第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。One day I came home from school, changed my clothes and got ready for workI work at a local restaurant in town as a cashier, seater and waiter. I w
17、ent to work feeling 36 . And to make matters worse, I was busy that evening. Its the same thing over and over again. 37 with customers who complain about their food and where they are 38 is too big or too small. Little things like that tend to 39 a lot of us 40 but we manage to deal with it. Three e
18、lderly ladies walked in and sat by the windowsIt happened to be the very _41 near where I keep the dirty 42 in the boxes. Trying to keep up with all the dirty tables, customers leaving and coming in and 43 running all over the house, it was crazy. 44 these elderly women were watching 45 I was workin
19、g to make sure every table was clean and ready for the next customers. When they 46 their meals, I took their plates back to the kitchenThey talked to me for a while about school, how I was doing, what 47 I was in and what I planned to do in the future. 48 they were leaving, they walked past me and
20、one of them said to me in a 49 and gentle voice, “You are going placesAnd that was it.” They left the 50 and I had tears in my eyes, because they gave me 51 to believe in myself. They 52 my spirit from being down and gave me a 53 to keep on working hard. People used to tell me that I couldnt have a
21、career in 54 until I had a degreeIm now a co-anchor （联合主持人）of a student-produced television 55 . And the best thing is: Im only 17 years old and I am a senior in high school.36. A. tired B. excited C. up D. down37. A. Dealing B. Helping C. Talking D. Meeting38. A. sat B. seated C. laid D. seating39.
22、 A. attract B. avoid C. adjust D. annoy40. A. employees B. customers C. boss D. employers41. A. table B. box C. spot D. kitchen42. A. dishes B. rooms C. clothes D. chairs43. A. men B. women C. servers D. people44. A. And B. Otherwise C. But D. So45. A. what B. how C. where D. why46. A. finished B. c
23、ompleted C. ordered D. got47. A. place B. grade C. mark D. position48. A. Before B. While C. As D. After49. A. confident B. loud C. low D. pleasant50. A. kitchen B. house C. restaurant D. table51. A. ability B. courage C. imagination D. time52. A. put down B. picked up C. took over D. pointed out53.
24、 A. cause B. reason C. present D. permission54. A. television B. government C. school D. restaurant55. A. company B. station C. show D. advertisement四、第三部分：阅读理解（共10小题：每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA primary school has banned Valentines Day cards because of concerns
25、 that young pupils spend too much time talking about boyfriends and girlfriends.Ashcombe Primary School in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, has told parents that cards declaring love can be “confusing” for children under the age of 11, who are still emotionally and socially developing.In his February ne
26、wsletter, Peter Turner, the head teacher, warned that any cards found in school would be confiscated.He wrote: “We do not wish to see any Valentines Day cards in school this year. Some children and parents encourage a lot of talks about boyfriends and girlfriends.”“We believe that such ideas should
27、wait until children are mature enough emotionally and socially to understand the commitment involved in having or being a boyfriend or girlfriend.”Mr. Turner said any families wanting to support the Valentines Day concept should send cards in the post or deliver them to home addresses by hand.His vi
28、ews were endorsed by Ruth Rice, 46, who has twins Harriet and Olivia, nine, at the school.She said: “Children at that age shouldnt really be thinking about Valentines Day, and they should be concentrating on their schoolwork.“They are at an age when they are easily influenced and most parents includ
29、ing myself are with Mr. Turner.”She added that the cards cause too much competition. If someone gets a card and another doesnt then someone will be disappointed.However, Rajeev Takyar, 40, who runs a local newsagent, and has two children Jai, 11, and Aryan, five, at the school, said he was “genuinel
30、y outraged”.He said: There are schools that have banned conkers and snowballs, and now Valentines Cards.I think banning the cards stops children from having social skills. How are they going to learn about relationships otherwise? Its ridiculous.”Alec Suttenwood, founder of the Anti-Political Correc
31、tness group, said of the ban: “Its totally ridiculous. Young children just send the cards to each other as friends and to their parents. Its just a bit of harmless fun. There is no difference between this and Mothers or Fathers Day.”56. The underlined word “confiscated” in Paragraph 3 can probably b
32、e replaced by _.A. collectedB. destroyedC. taken awayD. burnt away57. Ruth Rice was in favor of Mr. Turners view in that _.A. children like to compare Valentines Day cardsB. children should focus their mind on their lessonsC. sending holiday cards wastes both time and moneyD. making friends had a ne
33、gative influence on children58. What is the best title of the text?A. School bans Valentines Day cards.B. Shall we send Valentines Day cards?C. Different opinions on Valentines Day cards.D. Parents concern about Valentines Day cardsBIf cars had wings，they could fly and that just might happen, beginn
34、ing in 2011.The company Terrafugia, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, says it plans to deliver its car-plane, the Transition, to customers by the end of 2012.“Its the next wowvehicle，”said Terrafugia vice president Richard Gersh. “Anybody can buy a Ferrari, but as we say, Ferraris dont fly.”The car pl
35、ane has wings that unfold for flyinga process the company says takes one minuteand fold back up for driving. A runway is still required to take off and land.The Transition is being marketed more as a plane that drives than a car that flies, although it is both. The company has been working with FAA
36、to meet aircraft regulations, and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to meet vehicle safety regulations.The company is aiming to sell the Transition to private pilots as a more convenient and cheaper way to fly. They say it saves you the trouble from trying to find another mode
37、of transportation to get to and from airports: You drive the car to the airport and then youre good to go. When you land, you fold up the wings and hit the road. There are no expensive parking fees because you dont have to store it at an airportyou park it in the garage at home.The car-plane is desi
38、gned to fly primarily under 10,000 feet. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, including fuel and passengers. Terrafugia says the Transition reduces the potential for an accident by allowing pilots to drive under bad weather instead of flying into marginal(临界)conditions.The Transitions pr
39、ice tag: $194,000, But there may be additional charges for options like a radio, transponder or GPS. Another option is a full-plane parachute.“If you get into a very awful situation, it is the necessary safety option,” Gersh said.So far, the company has more than 70 orders with deposits. “We re work
40、ing very closely with them, but there are still some remaining steps,” Brown said.59.We can learn from the first paragraph that _.A. car-planes will be popular in 2012 B. people might drive a car-plane in 2012C. both Transition and Ferrari can take off and landD. Richard Gersh is the vice president
41、of Massachusetts60.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The car-plane needs a runway to take off and land.B. To meet aircraft regulations, the company has been working with FAA.C. The car-plane may fly as high as normal planes.D. People can park the car-plane in the garage
42、 at their home.61.The underlined word “it” in the last but one paragraph refers to _ .A. the radio B. the transponder C. the GPS D. the full-plane parachute62.Whats the best title for the passage?A. Cars With Wings May Be Just Around The Corner.B. Which to Choose: A Ferrari or a Car Plane?C. A more
43、Convenient and Cheaper Way to Fly.D. Cars With Wings Can Fly as Fast as Planes.CInternet use appears to cause a drop in psychological health, according to research at Carnegie Mellon University. Even people who spent just a few hours a week on the Internet experienced more bad feelings and lonelines
44、s than those who was online less frequently, the two-year study showed. Researchers are puzzling over the results, which were completely contrary to their expectations. They expected that the Net would prove socially healthier than television, since the Net allows users to choose their information a
45、nd to communicate with others. The fact that Internet use reduces time available for family and friends may account for the drop in psychological health, researchers hypothesized (推测). Faceless, bodiless “virtual”(虚的) communication may be less psychologically satisfying than actual conversation, and
46、 the relationships formed through it may be shallower. Another possibility is that exposure to the wider world through the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives. “But it s important to remember this is not about the technology, it s about how it is used,” says psychologist Christine Riley
47、of Intel, one of the study s sponsors (发起人). It really points to the need for considering social factors in terms of how you design applications and services for technology.63. What had the researchers expected before the research?A. The Net may account for the drop in psychological health.B. Intern
48、et use may improve psychological health.C. Internet use has nothing to do with psychological health.D. Spending much time on the Internet makes people feel bad and lonely.64. What does Christine Riley, the psychologist, suggest?A. Its necessary to take social factors into account in designing applic
49、ations and services for technology.B. Its important to tell the users how to design and apply the technology.C. Compared with social factors, the technology itself has more influence on the Internet users.D. No social factors should be considered in applications and services for technology.65. Which
50、 of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?A. How to Use the Internet B. Disadvantages of the InternetC. Social Factors and the Internet D. Internet May Cause Bad Feelings(第二卷)五、单词拼写：1. The two penfriends have been c_ with each other for at least five years.2. The annual c
51、_ taking place on March is attended by many famous experts.3. The theory of e_ was put forward by Charles Darwin.4. He _（牺牲） a promising career to look after his kids.5. This painting is t_ of the Impressionist ( 印象派 ) Movement.6. He had a badly _（肿胀的）ankle after falling down the stairs7. The blood
52、which c_ in our blood-vessel is a mixture of several substances.8. Ive _（订阅） to the magazine for four years.9. I dont quite understand your point. Could you please be more e_（清楚明白）about it?1o. To learn English well, she always keeps a dictionary at hand for easy _（参考）.六、动词填空：1. Dont disturb him, he
53、is applying himself to _ ( scan ) the report.2. When I said someone was stupid, I _ ( not refer ) to you.3. He dislikes _( address) as Old Wang.4. The teacher gave the command that all the homework _ ( hand ) in on time.5. Coffee _ ( add) to some sugar tastes wonderful.6. _ ( consider) his old age,
54、he did a very good job.7. But for your help ,I _ ( not appoint) to be manager last year.8. By the time you arrive in New York, you _ ( be ) away four two weeks.9. Did you find the missing couple in the mountain yesterday?No, but we _ ( try ) to get in touch with them ever since.10. The theory he had
55、 stuck to _ ( prove) to be true.七、句型转换1.They assume students should not consult the dictionary when coming across new words. They _ _ _ that students should not_ to the dictionary when coming across new words. 2. I did not apologize to her until I saw her. It was _ _ I saw her _ I apologized to her.
56、3. Had penicillin not been available, many people would have died from sickness.penicillin _ not been available, many people would have died from sickness.4. After he had been trapped in traffic, he was late for work. _ been trapped in traffic, he was late for work.八、完成句子1. Dont _ _ apologize to me,
57、 after all, you didnt mean it.（不要费心向我道歉，毕竟你不是这意思）2. _ _ and correct, though, doesnt equal being up to date.然而，相关的和正确的信息并不等同于最新的信息3. It is cheaper to buy goods _ large _. ( 大量的购买商品 会便宜些)4. You should work out the math problem_ _. (你必须精确的解出这道数学题)5. A year later, asprin was sold in shops_ the _of table
58、ts.（一年后，阿司匹林一药片的形式在药店里出售）九、任务型阅读：Hearing a child say their first word is magical moment. Children are eager to learn, and the more they are encouraged, the more they will try. Giving children encouragement and finding different ways to enhance(增强) speech development can greatly build their vocabular
59、y. Here are some tips on how to encourage speech development:Early encouragementIt is essential to speak to a child from their newborn stage. By speaking to babies early on, they will gain a better understanding of language. Pronounce words clearly so that children can grasp the spoken word. This wi
60、ll help them learn to speak.Positive wordsChildren engage(参与) more when it is fun and interesting, and when their efforts are acknowledged. Be positive by giving recognition when new words are learned, and emphasize(强调) how exciting these moments are. Positiveness goes for with children, and is adva
61、ntageous to their self-esteem and development. When a word is spoken that isnt completely clear or is mispronounced, it should be repeated clearly. Never pay too much attention to mistakes, and instead strengthen correct pronunciation by repeating the word directly after the child.Reading A fun way
62、to encourage speech development is by sharing books with children. Reading aloud to a child introduces them to new words and ideas. Books can be read in a engaging way to capture young minds and this draws them into the story.SingingChildren are often enticed(吸引) by music, as it grabs their attentio
63、n and attracts their interest. Singing nursery rhymes will often encourage speech development, as children tend to be able to learn and memorize the words when sung. There are many different nursery rhymes that make youngsters smile. When learning is fun and engaging, children show more interest and
64、 absorb more information. Singing is a great way to encourage speech development.CommunicationAlways make eye contact when speaking to a child to hear how the words are pronounced. Use key words several times to emphasize these words. Repetition is important to help encourage speech development. Fac
65、ial expressions and gestures, as well as tones are just as important to provide understanding. Acknowledge their efforts and attempts to speak, and repeat words slowly to allow them to follow the mouth movements. Make sure that you discuss events as they point to objects and say what they are. Child
66、ren will carefully listen and absorb all of the information they are given.Learning to speak and communicate with others is very important and a fun journey for the child. Every parent adores the sound of their baby babbling(牙牙学语) and looks forward to their first words. But this development does not
67、 happen by accident and parents can contribute to their childs speech development.TitleHow to encourage speech development in childrenThemeParents can (1) _ a lot to their childs speech development.(2) _Speak to a child early and in a (3)_ voice from their newborn stage.Make your speech fun and inte
68、resting to hold the childrens (4)_.Dont focus on their mistakes; positively (5)_ their efforts instead.Share (6)_ with children, introducing them to new words and ideas.Teach children to sing, especially nursery rhymes, (7)_ them to learn and memorize the words at the same time.Maintain eye contact
69、when speaking to the child.(8)_ the words when necessary. Use facial (9)_ , gestures and tones.conclusionLearning to speak and communicate with others is of great (10)_ and fun for the child. Parents can and should give their child enough encouragement.十、书面表达：据报道，为了应对网络有害信息，北京展开了一项活动，选出60个母亲为“Mom Ju
70、ry”，让她们参与到整顿不良网站的活动中。请你根据下表提供的有关信息，用英语写一篇短文。背景网民日益年轻化；网上不良信息很多任务举报不良网站；提出建议；督促政府部门采取措施等效果一个月后，许多不良网站被关闭你的看法1.2.注意：1.逐一陈述以上所给要点，可适当发挥，不要简单翻译；2.词数：120左右；3.参考词汇：网民netizen.参考答案四、阅读理解（共10题，满分20分） 56-60 CBABC 61-65 DABAD五、单词拼写（共10题，满分5分） 1.corresponding 2.conference 3.evolution 4.sacrificed 5.typical 6.sw
71、ollen 7. circulates 8. subscribed 9. explicit 10.reference六、动词填空（共10题，满分5分） 1.scanning 2. was not referring 3.being addressed 4. (should)be handed 5. added 6. Considering 7. wouldnt have been appointed 8. will have been 9. has been trying 10. proved七、句型转换（共10 题，满分5分） 1. make the assumption refer 2.
72、not until that 3. If had 4. Having十、书面表达（满分25分）As is known to all, the internet is becoming more and more popular in our daily life. Nowadays Chinese netizens tend to be younger than before and they have many chances to visit websites with bad contents which are harmful to them. In order to protect
73、them from this harm, sixty mothers were selected from a large number of mothers to form a “Mom Jury” in Beijing. Their responsibility of the activity was to report bad websites, give the government advice, urge the government to take measures, and so on. The activity was so effective that many bad w
74、ebsites were closed a month later.In my opinion, it is a good way to deal with the problem , but Dads should also take part in the activity, because the fight against bad websites calls for a joint effort by both parents. It is also important to teach teenagers how to protect themselves while surfing the Internet.
