通辽市甘旗卡二中2013-2014上学期期中考试高二英语试卷

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1、文档供参考，可复制、编制，期待您的好评与关注！ 通辽市甘旗卡二中2013-2014上学期期中考试高二英语试卷命题人：安仕波 时间：120分钟 共150分注意：1答卷前，将姓名、考号填在答题卡的密封线内。 2答案必须写在答题纸上，在试题卷上答题无效。 第I卷 选择题（共115分）第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 略第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. I know you dont like _ music very much. But what do you

2、 think of _ music in the film we saw yesterday? A. /; / B. the; the C. the; / D. /; the 22. Mr .Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one _ A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. to be blamed23. The wild flowers looked like a soft orange blanket _ the desert. A. c

3、overing B. covered C. cover D. to cover24._straight on and youll see a church.You wont miss it. A.Go B.Going C.If you go D.When going25. The young man acted strangely during the interview. He made a bad _on the employer.A. impressionB. expressionC. experienceD. Opinion26 The girl looked at me with a

4、 _expression. Maybe the problem was quite _.A. puzzled; puzzling B. puzzling; puzzled C. puzzled; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling 27. _ from the top of the hill, the city takes the round shape with a flowing river through it. A. Viewing B. To be viewed C. Viewed D. To be viewing28.It was in this room_

5、I once lived_we had a meeting.A where, that B which ,that C where ,where Dthat .where29._, he knows a lot about space and satellite.A. A child as he is B. As he is a child C. Child although D. Child though he is30. Although _ to stop, he kept on working.A. tell B. telling C. having told D. told31. C

6、ome and see me whenever _. A. you are convenient B. youll be convenient C. itll be convenient for you D. it is convenient32. This is the best way I could think of _ the students _ the rules. A. to stopbreaking B. stoppingbreaking C. stopto break D. stoppedfrom breaking33. Many scientists believe tha

7、t global warming, if , will cause extreme climate changes this century.A. not stopping B. no stop C.not stopped D.without stopping34.Just take it easy. I will _ the matter as soon as possible and tell you the result. A look into B. look up C. look through D. look down on35. Was he sorry for what hed

8、 done? _.A.No wonder B.Well done C.Not really D.Go ahead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。 Born in America,I spoke English,not Chinese,the language of my ancestors.When I was three,my parents flashed cards with Chinese 36 at my face,but I pushed t

9、hem 37 .My mom believed I would learn 38 I was ready.But the 39 never came.On a Chinese New Years Eve,my uncle spoke to me in Chinese,but all I could do was to 40 at him,confused,scratching my head.“Still cant speak Chinese?” He 41 me,“You cant even buy a fish in Chinatown.” “Hey,this is America,not

10、 China.Ill get some 42 with or without Chinese.”I replied and turned to my mom for 43 .“Remember to ask for fresh fish,Xin Xian Yu,” she said,handing over a $20 bill.I 44 the words,running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.I found the fish 45 surrounded in a sea of customers.“Id like to buy s

11、ome fresh fish,” I shouted to the fishman.But he 46 my English words and turned to serve the next customer.The laugh of the people behind increased 47 their impatience.With every 48 ,the breath of the dragons(龙)on my back grew strongermy blood boiling 49 me to cry out,“Xian Sheng Yu,please.”“Very Xi

12、an Sheng,” I repeated.The crowd erupted into laughter.My face turned 50 and I ran back home 51 ,except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.Should I laugh or cry?Theyre Chinese.Im Chinese.I should feel right at 52 .Instead,I was the joke,a disgrace(丢脸)to the language.Sometimes,I laugh at my

13、fish 53 ,but,in the end,the joke is on 54 .Every laugh is a culture 55 ;every laugh is my heritage(传统)fading away.36.A.custom B.gamesC.characters D.language 37.A.ahead B.aroundC.along D.aside 38.A.when B.beforeC.unless D.until39.A.successs B.study C.time D.attempt 40.A.aim B.joke C.nod D.stare 41.A.

14、cared about B.laughed atC.argued with D.asked after 42.A.right now B.from now C.at times D.in time 43.A.decision B.permission C.information D.preparation44.A.repeated B.reviewed C.spelled D.kept45.A.farm B.stand C.pond D.market46.A.guessed B.forgot C.doubted D.ignored47.A.by B.as C.with D.from 48.A.

15、second B.effort C.desire D.movement49.A.forcing B.allowing C.persuading D.leading50.A.bright B.blank C.pale D.red 51.A.open-mouthed B.tongue-tiedC.empty-handed D.broken-hearted52.A.service B.home C.risk D.root 53.A.trade B.deed C.challenge D.incident 54.A.it B.us C.me D.them55.A.thrown B.lost C.divi

16、ded D.reflected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。 AHilton English Language CenterInformation for New StudentsCLASS TIME: 8:30a.m.10:00a.m., 10:30a.m.12:00a.m., 1:30p.m.3:00p.m. The Language Center is open Monday to Friday. Each class has one aft

17、ernoon free per week. On the first day, go to the lecture hall to check your timetable.SELF-ACCESS: The language laboratory (Room 1110) is open Monday to Friday from 3:15p.m. to 5:00p.m. for all full-time students.You can learn how to use computers for language games or word-processing（文字处理）. There

18、are tapes for students to borrow to practice their English. Go in and ask the teacher to show you. If you plan to take public examinations, there are dictation and listening comprehension tapes for you to practice with. There are cloze exercises on the computers. Ask your class teacher for a list of

19、 past exam essays. Students can borrow tapes to take home but they must be returned after two days.ATTENDANCE（出勤）：All students are expected to attend classes as it is required. Students who do not attend classes will be reported to OSS. Eighty percent attendance is required for students to receive t

20、heir certificates（证书）when they finish their courses. It is also required by OSS for an extension to your visa.BOOKS: If students are given course books, the books are their responsibility. If a book is lost, the student will be expected to pay for it.If students wish to buy books, there is a booksho

21、p in the college specializing in English books (Room 3520).56. When do classes begin and end on a full day?A. 8:30a.m.1:30p.m. B. 8:30a.m.3:00p.m.C. 8:30a.m.3:15p.m. D. 3:15p.m.5:00p.m.57. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. No teachers are in the language lab.B. 90% attendance is required

22、for the students.C. Books cant be taken out of the center.D. Students can prepare for exams by listening to tapes.58. Timetable can be seen in _.A. the lecture hall B. Room 3520 C. the classroom D. Room 1110BA nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. “Your son is here,”she said to th

23、e old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patients eyes opened.Heavily drugged with sleep because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly(隐约) saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out with his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened finger

24、s around the old mans weak ones, expressing a message of love and encouragement. The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed.All through the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward(病房), holding the old mans hand and offering him words of love and strengt

25、h. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest a while. He refused. Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said nothing, only holding tightly to his son all through the night. Along towards dawn, the old man died.The Marine released the now lifeless

26、 hand he had been holding and went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the Marine interrupted her.“Who was that man?”he asked. The nurse was surprised. “He was your father,”she answered. “No, he wasnt,”the

27、Marine replied. “I never saw him before in my life.” “Then why didnt you say something when I took you to him?”asked the nurse. “I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasnt here. When I realized that he was too sick to tell whether or not I w

28、as his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed.”he answered.59.Why did the nurse take the Marine to the old mans bed? A.Because he was the old mans son. B.Because she knew that he was a warm-hearted man. C.Because she couldnt find anyone else there. D.Because she thought he was the old mans son

29、.60.Why did the old man hold the Marines hand all through the night? A.Because he knew he would die the next day. B.Because he hadnt seen his son for a long time. C.Because he was dying and mistook him for his son. D.Because he enjoyed doing that and so did the Marine.61.Which of the following is NO

30、T true according to the passage? A.The Marine didnt know the old man at all. B.The nurse was careless and made a mistake. C.The Marine happened to be the old mans sons friend. D.The old man passed away peacefully and contentedly.62.What can we learn from the passage? A.The next time someone needs yo

31、u, be there. B.All the soldiers are as kind as the Marine. C.Wed better not correct someone elses mistakes. D.The young should accompany their parents all the time. CUsually,when your teacher asks a question,there is only one correct answer.But there is one question that has millions of correct answ

32、ers.That question is “Whats your name?” Everyone gives a different answer,but everyone is correct.Have you ever wondered about peoples names?Where do they come from?What do they mean?Peoples first names,or given names,are chosen by their parents.Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of

33、 the family is used.Some parents choose the name of a well-known person.A boy could be named George Washington Smith;a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.Some people give their children names that mean good things.Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”;Donald means “world

34、 ruler”;Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.The earliest last names,or surnames,were taken from place names.A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near a brook(小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long,paved road.The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest

35、.Other early surnames came from peoples occupations.The most common occupational name is Smith,which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals.In the past,smiths were very important workers in every town and village.Some other occupational names are:Cartera person who owned or drove

36、a cart;Pottera person who made pots and pans.The ancestors of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village.The Carpenters great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin,or their si

37、ze,or their special abilities.When there were two men who were named John in the same village,the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray.Or the John who was very tall could call himself John Tallman.John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner

38、or a good dancer.Some family names were made by adding something to the fathers name.English-speaking people added -s or -son.The Johnsons are descendants of John;the Roberts familys ancestor was Robert.Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O.Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells

39、and the ODonnells are descendants of the same Donnell.63.Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover?A.Places where people lived.B.Peoples characters.C.Talents that people possessed.D.Peoples occupations.64.According to the passage,the ancestors of the Potter family most

40、probably _.A.owned or drove a cart B.made things with metalsC.made kitchen tools or containersD.built houses and furniture65.Suppose an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader,the baby might be named _.A.Beatrice SmithB.Leonard Cart

41、erC.George LongstreetD.Donald Greenwood66.The underlined word “descendants” in the last paragraph means a persons _A.later generationsB.friends and relativesC.colleagues and partnersD.later sponsorsDI grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined

42、 with bookshelves,most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of.In fact,I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives (观点) by creating worlds we could step into,take part in and live in.With this unshakable belief,I,at fou

43、rteen,decided to become a writer.Here too,reading became useful.Every writer starts off knowing that he has something to say,but being unable to find the right ways to say it.He has to find his own voice by reading widely and discovering which parts of the writers he agrees or disagrees with,or agre

44、es with so strongly that it reshapes his own world.He cannot write without loving to read,because only through reading other peoples writing can one discover what works,what doesnt and,in the end,together with lots of practice,what voice he has.Now I am in college,and have come to realize how import

45、ant it is to read fiction (文学作品).As a law student,my reading is in fact limited to subject matterthe volume (量) of what I have to read for classes every week means there is little time to read anything else.Such reading made it all the clearer to me that I live in a very small part in this great pla

46、ce called life.Reading fiction reminds me that there is life beyond my own.It allows me to travel across the high seas and along the Silk Road,all from the comfort of my own armchair,to experience,though secondhand,exciting experiences that I wouldnt necessarily be able to have in my lifetime.67.Wha

47、t can be inferred about the author as a child?A.He never watched TV.B.He read what he had to.C.He found reading unbelievable.D.He considered reading part of his life.68.The underlined word “voice” in the second paragraph most probably means “_”.A.an idea B.a sound qualityC.a way of writingD.a world

48、to write about69.What effect does reading have on the author?A.It helps him to realize his dream.B.It opens up a wider world for him.C.It makes his college life more interesting.D.It increases his interest in worldwide travel.70.Which of the following can be the best title of this text?A.Why do I re

49、ad? B.How do I read? C.What do I read?D.When do I read? 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。 A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an e

50、xam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 71 _ What they look for is your presence to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them ge

51、t organized. 72 Together , you and your teen can work out a timetable in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a health

52、y, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 73 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress. 74 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and /or do something active when she needs a real bre

53、ak from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 75 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribu

54、te to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right , no matter what the results are.A. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.C. Th

55、ey will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves. 第II卷 非选择题（共35分）第四部分: 写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节：短文改错 (共10分,每小题1分,

56、满分10分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语 言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅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：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划横线，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。Recently, our school has held the meaningful discussion on whether it is reasonable for middle scho

57、ol students to have classes on weekends. Some of our classmates believe we should have classes on weekends because we can make fully use of free time to review the lessons we had learnt. Some others are against the opinion, saying we had better to have a good rest on weekends so that we can work eff

58、ective during the weekdays. The rest agree with neither of the opinion. They have the view which keeping the balance between work and play are both important for us. They suggest one day of the weekend should used to learn our lessons and during the other day we do something interested or have a rest. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 假如你是李华，几天前收到申请就读澳大利亚某大学的录取通知书后，为了适应新的学习和生活环境，请写一封电子邮件询问更多信息。内容主要包括：1录取感受；2询问相关信息（课程、课余活动等）： 3期待。注意： 1词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3邮件开头和结尾已为你写好；4参考词汇：录取通知书letter of admission。Dear Sir or Madam,