1、萧山九中2010-2011学年第二学期期中检测试题卷高二 英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. Where are they most probably talking? A. At the mans home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a lecture hall.2. Whats the relationship between
2、 the two speakers? A. Good friends. B. Next-door neighbours. C. New colleagues.3. What happened to the man? A. He didnt have breakfast. B. His alarm clock went off too early. C. He was late again for his work.4. What are they talking about? A. A house. B. A painting. C. A mountain.5. Why does the wo
3、man feel nervous? A. Because she couldnt go to the interview. B. Because she will have an interview. C. Because she hasnt got the interview experience.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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秒钟作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第
4、6至7题。6. Where is the woman going now? A. To London. B. To Birmingham. C. To South Wales.7. How much does the woman pay for the single ticket? A. 16 pounds. B. 40 pounds. C. 64 pounds.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats going on between Andy and Gary? A. They had a fight. B. Andy was angry with Gary. C. Gary ta
5、ught Andy a lesson.9. How did Gary react to Andys advice? A. Grateful. B. Angry. C. Patient.10. What will Andy do when talking about giving advice to Gary? A. He wont give any advice to Gary. B. He will continue giving advice to Gary. C. He will give advice to Gary in a proper way.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。1
6、1. How long will the woman be away? A. For 30 minutes. B. For one hour. C. For two hours.12. What will Billy do after the woman comes back? A. He will also be away. B. He will visit his mother. C. He will meet the boss.13. Who will buy a gift on Mondays Day? A. Only Billy. B. Neither of them. C. Bot
7、h of them.听第9段材料，回答第l4至l5题。14. Why cant the woman eat the ice-cream? A. Because she doesnt like the kind. B. Because shes on a diet. C. Because shes eating something else.15.What kind of person is the woman speaker? A. Shes fond of eating. B. Shes easy to persuade. C. Shes iron-willed.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两
8、节, 满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）16. Doctor, I feel so nervous. . Its just a small operation.A. No way B. Take it easy C. Thats right D. All the best17. If he had practiced driving the car, he that day.A. mightnt be hurt B. hadnt been hurt C. shouldnt be hurt D. wouldnt have been hurt18 The girl
9、a scream of pain when on her stomach. A. made out; presses B. made out; pressed C. let out; presses D. let out; pressed 19. The dress is not for the formal party. Youd better _. A. appropriate; get changed B. appropriate; get changing C. available; get changed D. available; get changing20. I didnt v
10、isit the TV station. But I do wish I there. A. was B. had been C. were D. went21 Do you think its going to rain over the weekend? _.A. I dont believe B. I dont believe it C. I believe not so D. I believe not22. If you dont go to visit the Great Wall, _.A. so am I B. nor am I C. neither do I D. nor w
11、ill I23. Julia was to know whether she had been admitted to the famous university.A. delighted B. doubtful C. disappointed D. eager24. The officer didnt the new plan and listed many disadvantages of it.A. approve of B. care about C. look into D. put forward25. _16th Asian Games will be held in Guang
12、zhou in November, 2010, which is expected to be _ great success. A. /;/B. The; theC./; the D. The; a 第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a poor family with eighteen children.Two of the children had a dream despite the 26 condition. They b
13、oth wanted to pursuetheir talent for 27 , but their family couldnt afford to send either of them to Nuremberg to study at the academy（学院）.Finally, they 28 an agreement. They would toss (扔) a coin. The 29 would go downinto the nearby mines and, with his 30 , support his brother to 31 the academy. The
14、n, infour years, the winner would support his brother when he completed his 32 , either with sales of his artwork or, if necessary, also by 33 in the mines. Thus, Albrecht went off to Nuremberg 34 Albert went down into the dangerous mines and 35 his brother for the next four years.Albrechts work at
15、the academy was almost an immediate 36 . He had earned considerable fees for his 37 by the time he graduated.When the 38 artist returned home, the family held a dinner to celebrate his homecoming. During the meal, Albrecht rose to drink a toast to his beloved brother for the years of sacrifice（奉献） t
16、hat had enabled him to 39 his ambition. “Albert, now, its your 40 . You can go to Nuremberg to pursue your dream. I will take care of you.”Albert sat there, tears streaming down his pale face, 41 his lowered head while he 42 . “No. I cant go to Nuremberg. Its too 43 . Look what four years in the min
17、es have done to my hands! The bones in every finger have been smashed (粉碎) at least once. I cant even hold a glass to 44 your toast. How can I make 45 lines（画作） with a brush?”Later, Albrecht drew his brothers abused hands with the title “Hands”, however, people renamed his tribute (赞颂) of love “The
18、Praying Hands”.26. A. ridiculous B. dissatisfying C. frightening D. hopeless27. A. art B. science C. business D. language28. A. depended on B. worked out C. dealt with D. picked up26. A. elder B. pioneer C. owner D. loser30. A. protection B. guidance C. earnings D. supplies31. A. visit B. serve C. a
19、ttend D. found32. A. studies B. researches C. projects D. tasks33. A. exploring B. learning C. laboring D. trading34. A. for B. but C. so D. while35. A. financed（资助） B. assisted C. charged D. trained36. A. success B. surprise C. response D. interest37. A. papers B. reviews C. works D. shows38. A. fa
20、mous B. young C. careful D. creative39. A. change B. awake C. achieve D. limit40. A. time B. chance C. turn D. choice41. A. nodding B. shaking C. turning D. moving42. A. thought B. screamed C. scolded D. sobbed43. A. late B. boring C. hard D. long44. A. drink B. return C. accept D. propose45. A. del
21、icate B. simple C. different D. changeable第三部分：阅读理解（第一节10小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分,共30分）第一节：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，并在答题卷上将该项标号涂黑。AThe Best of AlaskaNothing evokes (唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pullinga silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mou
22、ntains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion (远足) to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over Glacier Bay National Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle P
23、reserve, historic Skagway, a whale watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guides.HIGHLIGHTS:JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords (峡湾). The natura
24、l beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska. In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living. The activities listed below are located in Haines.ALASKA INDIA
25、N ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to thepreservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaskas outstanding craftsmen and artisans. We spend a few hours lear
26、ning carving, native beading (串珠饰) and culture from these master artists.SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 yearsago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and containscolourful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the
27、Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitors Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. Well stay at acomfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in G
28、lacier Bay.DATES / PRICES:2011: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15.7 days $3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.CONTACTS:E-
29、mail: infoCall: (800)766-3396Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing SchoolP.O. Box 1081, Haines AK 9982746. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at A. the Glacier Bay National Park B. the Klondike Gold Rush National ParkC. the White Pass Yukon D. the Northwest Native Tribes47. Accordin
30、g to the advertisement, the participants（旅客） of the excursion .A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian ArtsB. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or faxC. are able to experience some adventurous activities in HainesD. can get lots of tradition
31、al native artworks free of charge48. Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees?A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train. B. A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.C. Having the last supper at Juneau. D. Flying from Juneau to their hometowns.49 It is known from the advertisement
32、that _.A. Juneau, as the state capital, is much more beautiful than HainesB. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying outC. Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beautyD. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the pastBWhen I was quite young, my father had one of
33、 the first telephones in our neighborhood. Iremember well the polished old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the sideof the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with great interest when my mother used to talk to it.Then I discovered that somewhere insi
34、de the wonderful device lived an amazing person her name was Information Please and there was nothing she did not know. Information Pleasecould supply anybodys number.My first personal experience with Information Please came one day while my mother wasvisiting a neighbor. I accidentally hit my finge
35、r with a hammer. The pain was terrible, but there didnt seem to be any reason in crying because there was no one home to give sympathy. I walked around the house sucking my hurting finger, finally arriving at the stairway The telephone! Climbing up I unhooked the receiver and held it to my ear. “Inf
36、ormation Please,” I said. A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. “Information.”“I hurt my finger ” I cried. The tears came readily enough now that I had an audience. “Isnt your mother home?” came the question. “Nobodys home but me.” I sobbed. “Are you bleeding?” “No,” I replied. “
37、I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts.” “Can you open your icebox?” she asked. I said I could. “Then chip off a little piece of ice and hold it to your finger.”After that I called Information Please for everything. I asked her for help with my geography and she told me where Philadelphia was.
38、 And there was the time that Petey, our pet canary (金丝雀) died. I called Information Please and told her the sad story. She listened, and then said the usual things grown-ups say to comfort a child. But I was unconsoled. Why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, o
39、nly to end up as a heap of feathers, feet up on the bottom of a cage?She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, “Paul, always remember thatthere are other worlds to sing in.” Somehow I felt better.Another day I was on the telephone. “Information Please.” “Information,” said the nowf
40、amiliar voice. “How do you spell fix?” I asked.All this took place in a small town in the pacific Northwest. Then when I was 9 years old, we moved to Boston. I missed my friend very much. Information Please belonged in that old wooden box back home, and I somehow never thought of trying the tall, sh
41、iny new phone that sat on the hall table.Yet as I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations never reallyleft me; often in moments of doubt and sadness I would recall the sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient, understanding, and kind she was to have spent
42、 her time on a littleboy.A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle. I had about half an hour or so between planes, and I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was doing, I dialed my hometown operator and
43、 said, “Information Please.”Miraculously (出乎意料地), I heard again the small, clear voice I knew so well, “Information.” I hadnt planned this but I heard myself saying, “Could you tell me please how to spell fix?” There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, “I guess that your finger must
44、have healed by now.”I laughed, “So its really still you,” I said. “I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time.”“I wonder,” she said, “if you know how much your calls meant to me. I never had anychildren, and I used to look forward to your calls.”I told her how often I ha
45、d thought of her over the years and I asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit my sister.“Please do; just ask for Sally.”Just three months later I was back in Seattle A different voice answered Information and I asked for Sally.“Are you a friend?” “Yes, a very old friend.” “Then Im
46、sorry to have to tell you. Sally has been working part-time the last few years because she was sick. She passed away five weeks ago.” But before I could hang up she said, “Wait a minute. Did you say your name was Paul?”“Yes.”“Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down. Here it is. Ill rea
47、d it. Tell him I still say there are other worlds to sing in. Hell know what I mean.”I thanked her and hung up. I did know what Sally meant.50. According to the text, Information Please is actually .A. a robot B. the authors motherC. a telephone operator D. the telephone itself51. The author picked
48、up the telephone for the first time to .A. call his mother who was visiting a neighborB. find someone to give him sympathyC. call the doctor for his wounded fingerD. find out what exactly lived in the telephone52. The underlined word “unconsoled” in Paragraph 5 means .A. too sad to have a talk B. di
49、fficult to deal with somebodyC. hard to communicate with somebody D. unable to accept comfort53. Why did the author never think of trying the new phone after moving to Boston?A. He hadnt got used to the line service in Boston yet.B. There was something wrong with the new phone.C. He missed Informati
50、on Please in the old phone so much.D. He didnt like the tall and shiny style of the new phone.54. We can learn from the text that Sally .A. had no children B. changed her job at lastC. didnt want to meet the author D. had been away from Seattle for years55. What did Sally mean by saying those underl
51、ined words in the message?A. She went to another place to make a living as a singer.B. The world without her would still be good to the author.C. The author should explore new worlds for his new life.D. The author didnt need to feel sad for her death.第二节：阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并
52、在答题纸上将该项标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。John, Jessie, Selina, Andrew和Mark目前面临一些问题（56-60）。他们分别给某报刊栏目写信，向该栏目的编辑寻求建议。阅读下面编辑的回复（A、B、C、D、E 和 F），选出能解决他们的问题的最佳建议。选项中有一项是多余选项。56. John: I have had learning difficulties all my life and I failed every exam I took.57. Jessie: Its my dream to study in a high school in the USA,
53、 but my mum doesnt want me to go there.58. Selina: My friend is sad about her poor examination results and I dont know how to helpher feel better.59. Andrew: Today I went to a new school and I was not comfortable with the people andenvironment.60. Mark: I have got my acceptance letter from a medical
54、 university, but my family is in needof financial help.第卷（非选择题，共25分）第四部分：写作（共二节，满分25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，多者（从第11处起）不计分。例如：
55、It was very nice to get your invitation to spend weekend with you. theLuckily I was completely free then, so Ill to say “yes”. Ill arrive in Bristol at around am8 pm in Friday evening. onDear editor,Next year I will go to university and becoming a college student, and I have never been away from my
56、parents. I dont know what to adapt myself to my university life. I hear many freshmen are at a loss what to do when we are at university. They cant take care of themselves in their everyday life, feel lonely and homesick. Clothes, money or mobile phone are sometimes gone. And because of different cl
57、imates and the food, they often feel sick. Some even rented rooms outside the campus, and I dont think its so safely. Could you tell me how to deal with these problems so that I will be able to get used the university life in the future?Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节：书面表达（满分15分）据调查，高一学生课外阅读的时间每周平均为7小时，高二
58、为4小时，高三为2小时。请你根据这一信息，以“SENIOR High School Students Our-of-Class Reading”为题，用英语按以下要点为你校校报写一篇100-120词的短文。1. 描述以上有关高中生进行课外阅读的信息；2. 分析原因（如没认识到阅读的重要性、作业多）；3. 简短评论。注意：文章的标题已给出（不计词数）。Senior High School Students Out-of- Class Reading2010学年第二学期期中检测答题卷（2011年4月）高二 英语 一客观题EEEEEFFFFF二主观题短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）De
59、ar editor,Next year I will go to university and becoming a college student, and I have never been away from my parents. I dont know what to adapt myself to my university life. I hear many freshmen are at a loss what to do when we are at university. They cant take care of themselves in their everyday
60、 life, feel lonely and homesick. Clothes, money or mobile phone are sometimes gone. And because of different climates and the food, they often feel sick. Some even rented rooms outside the campus, and I dont think its so safely. Could you tell me how to deal with these problems so that I will be able to get used the niversity life in the future?Yours sincerely,Li Hua书面表达（满分15分） _ 高考资源网w w 高 考 资源 网