高二1月19日英语模拟考试

镇江市国际学校高二年级英语期末模拟考试2011-01-19第一卷 （共85分）第一部分:听力(共两节, 满分20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. What does the woman suggest?A. Starting a company. B. Hearing a concert. C. Seeing a movie.2. Where was the man just now?A. At the fountain. B. At the library. C. At the bus stop.3. What caused the increase of prices?A. Snow. B. Rain. C. Wind.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Customer and waitress. B. Operator and caller. C. Manager and receptionist.5. What time is it now?A. 3:00. B. 3:30. C. 6:30.第二节听下面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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答第6至8题6. Where did the woman stay?A. In a hotel. B. At their camp. C. At a farmhouse.7. What is the weather like during the holiday for the woman?A. Fine. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy8. Where time did they come back this morningA. 4:30. B.5:00. C. 9:00.听下面一段材料，回答第9至11题9. What train did the speakers decide to take?A. A regular train. B. A first-class express. C. A second-class express.10. How much more does a first-class express cost than a second-class express?A. $ 9. B. $ 15. C. $ 24.11. What will the speakers do next?A. Get into the village. B. Get to the subway station. C. Go buy a subway map.听下面一段材料，回答第12至14题12. Where has the man just been back from?A. India. B. Australia. C. Sri Lanka.13. What kind of trip is it?A. A business trio. B. A sightseeing trip. C. An official visiting trip.14. What are the students most interested in?A. Engineering and computing. B. Business and engineering. C. Business and computing.听下面一段材料，回答第15至17题15. When will Mr. Carson come back?A. Next week. B. Tomorrow. C. This afternoon.16. How many questions does the man say to the woman?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.17. What are technical drawings for?A. Publicity material. B. Packaging C. Sales.听下面一段材料，回答第18至20题18. What are the two most popular pets in North America?A. Birds and fish. B. Dogs and cats. C. Cats and fish.19. How are people with pets compared with those without them?A. Healthier. B. More careful. C. Kinder.20. What can we learn from the text?A. Pets offer more than they are given. B. Pets like to sleep in their owners beds.C. 60% of North Americas households have pets.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C及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. The International Red Cross is _ non-profit organization that cares for the wounded, sick and homeless in wartime, and victims of _ natural disasters. A. the; the B. a; the C. the; 不填 D. a; 不填22. Its already 12. I recommend _ lunch at the new restaurant.A. having B. to have C. had D. have23. -Is the boy your own son?-No. He is an _ child _ himself Martin.A. adopted, calling B. adopted, called C. adopting, calling D. adopting, called24. The elevator _ and we were trapped inside for half an hour. A. broke off B. broke in C. broke out D. broke down25. We were talking and laughing. When our teacher came in and asked us what all the _ was about. A. excite B. exciting C. excited D. excitement26. Sang Lan was so seriously injured that she was _ to a top hospital in New York. A. rushed B. rushing C. going D. gone27. This is not my car. It _ one of my friends. A. is belonged to B. belongs C. belongs to D. is belonging to 28. _ to Beijing, I would visit the Forbidden City where the emperors once lived. A. If should I get B. If I would get C. Should I get D. If I get29. Mr. Green requires that the students _ cheat in any exam.A. should B. dont C. wouldnt D. not30. If you _ the chat room ten minutes ago, you _ what we were talking about. A. have joined; will know B. had joined; would have known C. should join; would know D. would join; have known31. - I will go to your place at 3:00 tomorrow afternoon. - Im sorry, but I _ to Beijing by then. A. am flying B. have flown C. will have flown D. will fly32. The UN is _ countries that want to increase peace. A. made of B. consisted in C. made from D. made up of33. One _ fact is _ Crystal always keeps a toothbrush in his pocket for good luck when he is the host of the Academy Awards. A. little-knowing; 不填 B. well-known; which C. little-known; what D. little-known; that34. You should be more careful, _ you might meet with some accident. A. meanwhile B. otherwise C. although D. however35. If only you _ there with me yesterday! A. are B. were C. had been D. be第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I ran across a dim photo of him the other day, going through some old things. Hes been dead for 25 years. His name was Rex._36_ was his favourite recreation(娱乐). He had as much _37_ in the water as any person I have known. You didnt have to throw a stick in the water to _38_ him to go in. Of course, he would bring back a stick to you if you _39_ throw one in.That _40_ me of the night, _41_ he brought back a small _42_ that he found somewhere how far nobody ever knew. Since it was Rex, it could easily have been half a mile. The chest wasnt a good _43_. It was just a _44_ old piece that somebody _45_. Still, it was something he wanted, probably because it presented a nice problem in transportation. It _46_ his courage. We first knew about his achievement when, deeply in the night, we _47_ him trying to get the chest up onto the porch(门厅). It sounded _48_ two or three people were trying to tear the house _49_. We came downstairs and turned on the _50_ light. Rex was on the top step trying to pull the thing up, but it had _51_ somehow and he was just holding his own(坚持着). I suppose he would have held his own till dawn _52_ we not helped him. The next day we carted the chest miles away and threw it out. If we had thrown it out in a _53_ place, he would have brought it home again, as a small token(象征) of his strength in such matters. _54_, he had been taught to carry heavy wooden objects about and he was _55_ of his skill.36. A. Fighting B. Swimming C. Barking D. Running37. A. fun B. trouble C. danger D. difficulty38. A. stop B. make C. get D. have39. A. will B. do C. did D. would40. A. reminds B. warns C. tells D. suggests41. A. which B. while C. as D. when42. A. chest B. stick C. photo D. one43. A. one B. ones C. value D. pieces44. A. priceless B. worthless C. valuable D. important45. A. kept B. forgot C. deserted D. bought46. A. tested B. testing C. checked D. examining47. A. saw B. heard C. watched D. caught48. A. like B. that C. as if D. at least49. A. up B. in C. away D. down50. A. hall B. kitchen C. bedroom D. porch51. A. rolled B. stopped C. caught D. broken52. A. if B. would C. had D. should53. A. distant B. nearby C. silent D. busy54. A. In all B. As a result C. At last D. After all55. A. proud B. tired C. ashamed D. doubtful第三部分：阅读理解（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，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AOur little boy came up to his mother in the kitchen one evening while she was preparing supper, and handed her a piece of paper that he had been writing on. After his mom dried her hands on her apron (围裙) , she read it, and this is what was said:For going to the store for you $2.For cutting the grass in the garden $3.For cleaning up the yard this week $2.5.For cleaning up my room this week $2.For setting the table for meals this week $1.For baby-sitting my kid brother while you went shopping $1.5.For getting a good school report $5.Total owed: $17.His mother looked at him, who was standing there with expectation. Memories flashed through her mind. Then she picked up a pen, turned over the paper he had written on, and wrote:For the nine months I carried you while you were growing inside me, No Charge(收费) . For all the nights that Ive sat up with you and taken care of you, No Charge.For all the problems and troubles that youve caused through the years, there is No Charge.When you add it all up, the cost of my love is No Charge.For all the nights that were filled with fear and for the worries I knew were ahead, No Charge. For the toys, food, clothes, and even wiping up your nose? There is No Charge. And when you add it all up, the full cost of real love is, No Charge, Son.Well, friends, when our son finished reading what his mother had written, there were big tears in his eyes, and he looked straight up at his mother and said, “Mom, I sure do love you.” And then he took the pen and in great letters he wrote, “PAID IN FULL.” 56. What might the mother be doing when the boy came into the kitchen? A. Getting the dishes ready. B. Repairing the cooker. C. Washing dirty dishes. D. Laying the table for dinner.57. According to the boys bill, his mom owed him _ for his helping with the house work. A. $7.50 B. $10.50 C. $12.00 D. $17.0058. This story tries to tell us that _. A. real love is priceless B. housework is endless C. the mother is wise D. the boy is selfish BIt was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations”. I dont remember ever smiling so wide. Then I looked at my financial(财政的) package. The cost of Dream Schools tuition(学费), room and board was around 40,000 ? an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they werent as famous as my first choice. In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasnt sure what to do. One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself. At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus (校园) including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring. As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out of that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there. In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream” university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me. 59. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter? A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream. C. He was worried about the money. D. He was uncertain which school to go to. 60. We can learn from the passage that the parents were _. A. honestB. strict C. supportive D. decisive61. In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by “_”. A. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campus C. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition62. What does the author mainly want to say? A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit. B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools. C. You should try your best to attend your dream school. D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.CIn general, people talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Researchers in psychology think that there are also two groups of people: people who prefer warm colors and people who prefer cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. People think that red, for example, is exciting. Sociable people, those who like to be with others, like red. The cool colors are green, blue and violet. These colors, unlike warm colors, are relaxing. Where there are cool colors, people are usually quiet. People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue. Red may be exciting, but one researcher says that time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors than in a room with cool colors. He suggests that a warm color, such as red or orange is a good color for a living room or restaurant. People who are talking or eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colors are better for offices or factories if the people who are working there want time to pass quickly. Researchers do not know why people think some colors are warm and other colors are cool. However, almost everyone agrees that red, orange, and yellow are warm and that green, blue, and violet are cool. Perhaps warm colors remind people of warm days and the cool colors remind them of cool days. Because in the north the sun is higher during summer, the hot summer sunlight appears yellow. 63. Which of the following colors belong to cool colors? A. Yellow, green. B. Blue, violet. C. Black, blue. D. Brown, white. 64. Which of the following statements is not true? A. Sociable people like warm colors. B. Warm colors can make people excited. C. People who like to be with others dont like red. D. Where there are warm colors, people want to be active. 65. Which is the right color for different rooms? A. Red or orange for offices. B. Orange for dining-rooms. C. Blue for bedrooms. D. Red for studies. 66. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. It shows the reason why people think some colors are warm and others are cool. B. Warm colors remind people of warm days. C. Cool colors remind people of cool days. D. People have an agreeable opinion of warm colors and cool colors. DA nationwide ban(禁止) on night flights would reduce the aviation(航空) industrys effect on the climate, a new study shows. Scientists have found that the warming effect of aircraft is much greater when they fly in the dark, because of the effects of the condensation contrails(雾化尾迹) they leave.Piers Forster, an environmental scientist at the University of Leeds who led the project, said: “Night flights are twice as bad as day flights for the environment. If the government wanted to reduce the likely effect of flights on climate then it could ensure that more planes flew during the day.”Writing in the journal Nature today, Dr Forster and his colleagues say aircraft contrails enhance the greenhouse effect because they absorbed heat in the same way as clouds. During the day, their warming effect is not serious because contrails reflect sunlight back into space, which helps to keep the planet cool.Dr. Forster added: “Aircraft currently only have a small effect on climate. However, the fact that the amount of air traffic is set to grow rapidly in coming years makes it important to find out the effects of contrails on our climate.” he said.The scientists monitored(监控) air traffic over the UK and worked out that, although one in four flights occurred between 6 pm and 6 am, they contributed 6080% of the warming that could be attributed to contrails. Winter flights had more effect than those in the summer, contributing 50% of the warming despite providing only 22% of traffic.67. Which is NOT the reason why there should be a nationwide ban on night flight?A. Because a nationwide ban on night flight can reduce the aviation industrys effect on the climate.B. Because during the day aircraft contrails can drop the greenhouse effect.C. Because a nationwide ban on night flight can stop carbon dioxide from being let out.D. Because the warming effect of aircraft is much greater when they fly in the dark.68. The underlined word “enhance” in the third paragraph means “_”.A. increase B. strengthen C. drop D. reduce69. Which of the following is NOT true?A. According to Dr Forsters words, aircraft only have small effect on climate now.B. In the UK one in four flights occurred between 6 pm and 6 am, they contributed 60-80% of the warming contrails.C. Winter flights had more effect than those in the summer, contributing 50% of the warming despite providing only 88% of traffic.D. Some scientists think night flights are twice as bad as day fights for the environment.70. Which paragraph shows the main idea or the passage?A. The first paragraph. B. The second paragraph. C. The last paragraph. D. The third paragraph. 第二卷（共35分）第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分）请认真阅读下面的短文，并根据所读内容在文章后的空格内填入最恰当的单词。每空格1个单词。So often do we grow up and go through our lives through speaking, reading, and writing a language without asking where these words originally came from. One example is the words “United Stated” and their curious evolution (演变) into a symbol that many of us write every day: the dollar sign “”.The origin of the dollar sign has several stories. The most popular one says that originally it was the letter U printed over the letter S, standing for US. Upon the creation of the United States, the Founding Fathers wished to create a unique currency（货币）for the new land. Perhaps out of such a drive, they finally put the two letters “US” together as the sign of dollar. But later the bottom part of the letter U was dropped due to poor printing technology, leaving an S with two strokes through it. Finally these two strokes were reduced even further to just one, thus creating the dollar sign “” we see today. However, this story is not true. It does not take into account the fact that the symbol was already in use when the term “United States” did not exist yet.Another story says that the dollar symbol comes from the sign for the shilling, S, which was used in Britain as a unit of money before 1971. A stroke through a letter was sometimes used to indicate that the letter was a sign for money. A good example of this is the Britain pound symbol , which is an L with a stroke through it. Similarly, if you combine a stroke with the sign S, you end up with the dollar sign . However, this story c