灵武英才学校高二英语试卷.doc

灵武英才学校2011-2012学第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷出题人： 考试时间：2012-11-04考试说明：1. 总分150分； 2.时间120分钟； 3.只上交答案卷。 第I卷（满分分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下嘛5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳答案，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。例： how much is the shirt?A.$ 19.15 B. $9.15 C. $ 9.18 答案是B1.What will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. go out with her friend B. work on her paper C. make some plans 2.What was the normal price of the T-shirt ?A.$15 B. $ 30 C. $50 3.What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A. To attend a wedding. B.To visit an exhibition C.To meet a friend 4.When does the bank close on Sunday ?A.at 1:00pm B.at 3:00pm C.at 4:00pm 5. Where are the speakers?A. In a store B. In a classroom C. At a hotel 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几小题，从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有时间阅读各小题，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。听第6段材料，回答第6，7 小题6What do we know about Nora?A. She prefer a room of her own. B.She likes to work with other girls.C. She lives near the city center.7.What is good about the flat? A. It has a large sitting room. B. It has good furniture C.It has a big kitchen.听第7 段材料，回答第8，9题。8.Where has Barbara been? A. Milan B. Florence. C. Rome 9. What has Barbara got in her suitcase?A. shoes B. stones C. books 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Who is making the telephone call?A. Thomas Brothers. B. Mike Landon. C.J ack Cooper.11.What relation is the woman to Mr. Cooper?A.His wife . B.His boss. C.His secretary.12.What is the message about?A.A meeting B.A visit to France. C.The date for a trip.听第9段材料，回答第13至16 题。13.Who couldtheman speaker most probably be?A.A person who saw the accident. B. The driver of the lorry.C.A police officer.14.What was Mrs. Franks doing when the accident took place?A.Walking along Churchill Avenue. B. Talking with his friends C.Standing out side a road.15.When did the accident happen?A. At about 8:00 am. B. At about 9:00 am. C. At about 10:00 am.16.How did the accident happen?A.A lorry hit a car. B.A car ran into a lorry. C.A bank clerk rushed into the street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the talk mainly about?A. The history of the term. B. The courses for the term.C. The plan for the day.18. Where can the visitors learn about the subjects for new students?A. In the school hall, B. In the science labs,C. In the classrooms.19. What can students do in the practical areas?A. Take science courses. B. Enjoy excellent meals.C. Attend workshops.20. When are the visitors expected to ask questions?A. During the lunch hour. B. After the welcome speech.C. Before the tour of the labs.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节）第一节 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从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。21. My father is clearly in_ dilemma about how to handle_ quarrel between us.A. the; a B. /; the C. a; the D. a; /22.Can I come to ask for some advice at any time? Yes, of course. _A. If youre convenient. B. At your convenience.C. Dont worry. D. Dont mention it.23. It was the boy who_ for the fight with his brother.A. was to blameB. was blamingC. was to be blamed D. blamed24. _ studying English, he also studies Japanese.A. Instead of B. Other than C. Except for D. Apart from25. The woman_ clothes in the supermarket was taken away by a policeman.A. to be caught stealing B. having caught to steal C. caught stealing D. caught to steal26. _, he knows a lot about space and satellite.A. A child as he was B. As he is a child C. Child although he is D. Though he is a child 27. The class _ 80 students is hard to manage.A. consisting of B. consists of C. making up of D. made up28. My mother doesnt approve_ abroad to study before graduation from high school.A. me to go B. me to going C. of me to go D. of me going29. Not only_ the food in the restaurant, he_ to pay for it.A. he complained about; also did refuseB. did he complain about; also refusedC. did he complain about; also did refuseD. he complained about; also refused30. The poor woman with her two children _ in a street corner. A. was seen to begB. were seen beg C. were seen begging D. was seen begging31. David has got everything ready, _ it well.A. determined to do B. to be determined to doing C. determining doing D. to determine to do32. I will not speak unless _.A. I will be asked to B. askedC. asked toD. I am asked 33. _ money, his parents couldnt send him to university.A. Lacked B. Lacking of C. For lack of D. Lacked in34. The meeting_ last night was a great success and all the disagreements got _.A. to be held; settled B. held; settled C. holding; settling D. being held; settled35. _ the classroom, the teacher found all the parents already_ there.A. Entered; seated B. Entering; sateC. Entered; seating D. Entering; sitting 第二节 完型填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后36-55各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。I was tired and hungry after a long day of work. When I walked into the living room, my 12-year-old son looked _36_ at me and said, “I love you.” I didnt know what to say. _37_ several seconds all I could do was to stand there and _38_ down at him. My first thought was that he must need _39_ with his homework or he was trying to _40_ me for some news. Finally I asked, “What was that all about?”“Nothing.” He said, “My teacher said we should _41_ our parents that we love them and see what they say. Its a(n) _42_.”The next day I called his teacher to _43_ more about this “experiment” and how the other parents had _44_.“Basically, most of the fathers had the _45_ reaction as you did.” The teacher said, “When I first _46_ we try this, I asked the children what they thought their parents would say. Some of them thought their parents would have heart trouble.” “The _47_ is,” the teacher explained, “feeling loved is an important part of _48_. Its something all human beings _49_. What Im trying to tell the children is that its too _50_ that we dont all express those feelings. A boy should be _51_ to tell his dad that he loves him.”The teacher, a middle-aged man, understands how _52_ it is for some of us to say the things that would be good for us to say.When my son came to me that evening, I held on to him for _53_ second. And just _54_ he pulled away, I said in my deepest, most manly voice, “Hey, I love you, too.”I dont know if saying that made either of us healthier, but it did feel pretty good. Maybe next time if my child says “I love you”, it would not take me a whole day to think of the right _55_.36. A. down B. away C. out D. up37. A. After B. For C. At D. On38. A. glance B. glare C. stare D. watch39. A. patience B. time C. help D. paper40. A. report B. prepare C. answer D. apologize41. A. help B. ask C. tell D. make42. A. thing B. experiment C. word D. sentence43. A. search for B. search C. find outD. find44. A. said B. reacted C. done D. explained45. A. same B. different C. usual D. ordinary46. A. allowed B. agreed C. suggested D. planned47. A. point B. idea C. way D. cause48. A. body B. health C. life D. study49. A. have B. know C. take D. require50. A. bad B. good C. late D. early51. A. fit B. ready C. nice D. able52. A. easy B. much C. often D. difficult53. A. a much B. a full C. an exact D. an extra54. A. before B. after C. because D. if55. A. answer B. key C. reason D experiment第三部分：阅读理解（共15 小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。AWe have been providing performing arts information for over 14 years. Here you can search for plays, musicals, concerts and operas across the UK.Bob the BuilderSpuds Big Mess at Apollo TheatreChildren will be happy to see and sing along with their favorite characters. Bob, with his hard-working team, builds a new eco-centered wind farm in Sunflower Valley. This show is full of fun, and provides an educational message to help children learn about caring about the environment, recycling and, of course, teamwork. Kids showDates: From 1st November, 2009 to 8th May, 2010, at 19:00.Price information: 20.00 to 40.00The Lion King at Sunny TheatreIt is taken from an African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom. MusicalDates: From 24th September, 1999 to 24th September, 2000 . Tuesday to Saturday at 14:00. Sunday at 15:00. Not on show on Monday.Price information: 22.5 to65.00Mother Courage and Her Children at National TheatreMother Courage sells food and clothing to soldiers and tries to keep her business and children alive at all costs during the war. Her encouraging story is told through humor and song. PlayDates: From 9th September, 2009 to 8th December, 2009Price information: 10.00Duke Bluebeards Castle at Coliseum TheatreFull of curiosity, Judith persuades her husband to give her the keys only to discover a glowing jewel house, a garden of flowers, a kingdom, and a lake of tears. But what is behind them? OperaDates: From 6th November, 2009 to 28th November, 2009Nov 6, 10, 12, 20, 25 at19:30. Nov 14, 28 at 18:30Price information: 22.00 to 50.0056. The main purpose of the text is to inform readers of_.A. film posters B. performance information C. the theatres advice D. picture exhibitions57. Which performance will be on show for the shortest period of time?A. Bob the BuilderSpuds Big MessB. The Lion KingC. Mother Courage and Her ChildrenD. Duke Bluebeards Castle58. What can we learn from the text?A. The first three shows are inspiring.B. The shows are intended for children.C. All of them have won many awards.D. The characters in the shows are brave.BShakespeares life can be divided into three periods: the first 20 years in Stratford, which includes his schooling，early marriage, and fatherhood；the next 25 years as an actor and playwright (剧作家) in London; and the last five in retirement back in Stratford where he enjoyed the wealth gained from his theatrical (戏剧的) successes. The years linking the first two periods are marked by a lack of information about Shakespeare, and are often referred to as the “dark years”. Shakespeare probably left school at 15, and took some sorts of jobs, especially since this was the period of his fathers financial difficulty. A great number of references in his plays suggest that William may have in fact worked for his father, thus gaining specialized knowledge.At some point during the “dark years”, Shakespeare began his career with a London theatrical company perhaps in 1589 for he was already an actor and playwright in 1592. Shakespeare apparently wrote and acted for Pembrokes Men, as well as a lot of others, in particular Stranges Men, which later became the Chamberlains Men. When, in 1592, the theaters were closed for about two years, due to a terrible disease. Shakespeare turned to writing book-length poetry. Most notable were Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece, both of which have been translated into many languages and even been included in students textbooks. During this same period, Shakespeare was writing his sonnets (十四行诗), which are more likely signs of the times fashion rather than actual love poems detailing any particular relationship. He returned to play writing when theater reopened in 1594, and published no more poetry. His sonnets were published without his permission in 1609, shortly before his retirement. His final play was Henry VIII, two years before his death in 1616.59. Why did Shakespeare take some sorts of jobs at the age of 15 and didnt go on studying? A. Because his family was badly off at that time.B. Because he liked his job more than studying. C. Because he wanted to be an actor in London.D. Because he wanted to open his own company.60 Which of the following words can take the place of the underlined word “notable” in the last paragraph? A. longB. fashionableC. famousD. educational61. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Shakespeare didnt write any plays between 1592 and 1594. B. Shakespeares sonnets were written between 1592 and 1594. C. After writing Henry VIII, Shakespeare wrote nothing. D. Shakespeares sonnets was published in 1609.CIt was a hot afternoon.I had a quarrel with the airport staff and then was asked to have a drug test.I missed the flight home later because of bad weather.Now my flight home was full and running late.I felt sorry and unlucky.At that moment，I noticed a 5yearold boy standing by his mother watching me.He left his mother and slowly walked towards me.“Great！”I thought sadly，“Now I have to take care of a 5yearold child.My day is now complete.”As he came closer，I found it was my hat that he was after.I wanted to tell him not to touch my things，but I was curious(好奇的)to know what he would do with my hat.With wide eyes，he gently touched my hat.He looked up at me，smiling，but saying nothing.I asked him if he wanted to wear my hat，he excitedly nodded，still smiling.I placed my hat on his head，but it fell down around his ears.He didnt mind and held it up with both hands.He ran to show his mother，then back to me，still smiling.With much respect，he slowly took off my hat with both hands and gave it to me.I put my hat on and gave him an airplane card.Holding the card carefully with both hands，he looked up at me and said，“Mister，you sure are lucky.”“Yes，I sure am，”I said.I admired the wisdom(智慧)of a 5yearold boy，as I got the last seat on that flight home.62What do we learn about the writer from the first paragraph?AHe was going abroad but his flight was late.BHe felt unhappy because he quarreled with other passengers.CHe had a drug test because he was dressed strangely.DHe felt sorry and unlucky because his flight home was full and late.63What did the writer feel when he watched the boy walking towards him?AUnhappy. BInterested. CSurprised. DExcited.64Why didnt the writer stop the boy from touching his hat?ABecause he loved the little boy very much.BBecause he wanted to know what the boy would do with it.CBecause he was too tired to do anything.DBecause his hat was not expensive at all.65We can learn from the passage that_.Athe writer often quarrels with othersBthe hat was too small for the little boyCthe writer later became friends with the boys motherDthe writer thought he was very lucky in the endDGrowing up in the USA, I was ashamed of my mothers Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was her. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in a young voice that was not very convincing, “This is Mrs. Tan.”And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he dont send me cheek already two week lone.”And then, in perfect English I said: “Im getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived.”Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I cant tolerate any more excuse. If I dont receive the check immediately, I am going to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.”The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mothers broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mothers English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.66. Why was the authors mother poorly served?A. She was too shy to speak clearlyB. She couldnt make herself understood.C. She was unable to speak good English.D. She was not a native America.67. From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was .A. good at pretendingB. rude to other peopleC. ready to help her motherD. unwilling to phone for her mother68. After the author made the phone call, .A. they forgave the stockbrokerB. they failed to get the checkC. they went to New York immediatelyD. telephone the stockbrokers manager69. What does the author think of her mothers English now? A. It confuses her.B. It embarrasses her.C. It helps her understand the world.D. It helps her tolerate rude people.70. We can infer from the passage that Chinese English . A. is clear and natural to non-native speakersB. is vivid and direct to non-native speakersC. has a very bad reputation in AmericaD. may bring inconvenience in AmericaELong long ago, there was an old merchant who had three sons. “To which one shall I leave my fortune?” he wondered. “It must be to the cleverest son. But which one is the cleverest?”He called his three sons to him. “Here is some money,” he told them, “you must each take one coin to buy something that will fill this room. Anyone who can do this shall have my fortune.”“It is a big room,” said the eldest son. “One coin will not buy very much,” said the second son.But the youngest son said nothing. He stood and thought, and then he smiled, “Come, brothers,” he said, “let us go to the market.”The eldest son bought straw with his coin. But one coin bought only a bit of straw. Even when he had spread it as much as he could, the straw covered only a corner of the room.The second son bought sand with his coin. But one coin bought only a bit of sand. Even when he had spread it as much as he could, the sand covered only half of the floor.“What did you buy?” the eldest son angrily asked the youngest son. “You dont have any straw.”“Yes, what did you buy?” the second son asked angrily. “You dont have any sand.”“I bought this,” said the youngest son.“A candle！” cried his brothers. “What good is a candle?”“Watch”, said the youngest son.He lit the candle, and all at once the room was fi