阜宁中学2013-2014学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题.doc

20132014年度秋学期期中考试高二英语试卷分值：120分 时间：120分钟 第卷(共85分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的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）1. Where are probably the two speakers?A. In a theater B. In Helens house C. In a hospital2. What happened to the woman ？A. She was so busy that she got home late. B. The traffic was bad, so she got home late.C. She didnt want to see Maggie at home.3. When will the next train leave？A. At 8:20 B. At 8:35 C. At 8:454. What does the man think of the film?A. Boring B. Moving C. Too long5. How much did the woman pay for her hat?A. 30 B. 28 C. 22第二节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 6. When did the woman probably arrive here？A. Last Friday. B. This Monday. C. This Thursday.7. What did the woman do in the park？A. She went boating. B. She watched birds. C. She climbed hills.8.Which season is the best one for visitors to travel to the park according to the man？A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.听第七段材料，回答第9至11题。9. How many languages can the man speak?A . Only one. B. Two . C. At least three. u.c o*m10. What subject does the woman teach at the university?A. Computer. B. English. C. Math.11. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is a visitor to China now. B. The man studied computer as a student.C. The two work at the same university.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。w_w w. k#s5_12. What is the weather like now?A. Its rainy. B. Its sunny. C. Its hot.13. How will Mr. Smith go to work?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.14. What do you know about Mrs. Smith?A. She does most of the housework at home. B. She has to look after their children at home .C. She works on her computer at home.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. When will Mr. Brown meet Dr. Jackson?A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.16. Whats Mr. Browns phone number?A. 454-3809. B. 545-3908. C. 454-3908. w_w w. k#s5o*mw_w w. k#s5_u.c o*m17. Why does the man need to see a doctor?A. He hurt his back when a tall ladder fell on him.B. He felt bad after falling off the roof of his house.C. He injured himself when he fell from a ladder.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Which is the traditional class for Japanese kids after school？A. Playing the piano. B. Doing experiments. C. Cooking19.What are the children wearing while in the science lab？A. Glasses. B. White coats. C. Special shoes .20. What do you know about ABC Kids ?A. It was open to children aged 12 and over. B. Kids will eat their school lunch there .C. Kids can learn how to cook there.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）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的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。21. He is always helping people without expecting anything _. A. in advance B. in public C. in return D. in sight22. He used to _ his teaching when he was young. A. devoting to B. being devoted to C. devote to D. be devoted to23. There _in the world _China is a great country with a long history and rich culture. A. are no doubts; that B. are not doubts; if C. is no doubt; that D. is no doubt; if24. -Havent you graduated from college, Anita? -Yes, I _ medicine for 5 years in Guangdong and now I am a doctor. A. study B. was studying C. studied D. have studied 25. _, the students insist that he _ separated from his desk mate, who is very naughty. A. To avoid being affected; be B. To avoid to be affected; would be C. Avoid being affected; should be D. Avoiding to be affected; be26. Because of the bad management, this restaurant was not _ it was 10 years ago. A. half as good as what B. as half good as that C. as good as half what D. half as good as that 27. _ everything into consideration, you will find that youd better get well prepared ahead of time for the busy days _. A. Take; to come B. Taking; to come C. Take; coming D. Taking; coming28. The young lady often makes meals _ for herself for she is _ about what she eats. A. particularly; special B. specially; particular C. especially; particular D. specially; especial 29. _ to give up smoking , he threw away his _ cigarettes. A. Determined; remained B. Determined; remaining C. Determining; remaining D. Determining; remained30. The mid-term examination _, my parents probably did not allow me to watch the football match. A. approaching B. is approaching C. approaches D. approached31. _ big or small countries, we will make friends with anybody who admits that there is only one China. A. Instead of B. Thanks to C. Except for D. Regardless of32. His wife cant stand _ around her when she is sleeping. A. there is any noise B. there be any noiseC. there being any noise D. there to be any noise33. Charles began looking for a summer job in January, he knew that the early bird _the worm.A. will catch B. catches C. is catching D. caught34. - I managed to pass the difficult but important exam the day before yesterday.- _ and _ .A. So you did, so Owen did B. So did you , so Owen didC. So you did, so did Owen D. So did you, so did Owen35 Learning a language isnt easy. It takes time. I agree. _. Theres no short cut. A. All roads lead to Rome B. Rome wasnt built in a day C. Practice makes perfect D. Slow but sure wins the race.第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。No matter how busy you are, you should spare time to express your love to your beloved. Even several _36 from you weigh much in his / her heart. One of my best friends was 37 in a plane crash. Someone asked his wife the best _38 she has of their life together. She thought about _39 and told about their story. They were in their late forties when he died, and she began talking about a time almost twenty years earlier. She had given up her job to get her masters degree, and her husband 40 hesitated to support her. He kept his own 41 and did the cooking, cleaning, and other housework while she studied for her degree.One time they both stayed 42 all night. She was finishing her thesis (论文), and he was preparing for an important business meeting. That 43 , she walked out on the loft (楼阁), 44 him over the railing (栏杆), and just thought about how much she loved him. She knew how important this 45 was to his career, and she was feeling 46 that she didnt even have time to make his breakfast. She saw him hurry out with his bag. But about thirty seconds later he came back, which 47 her. She watched her husband walk over to the coffee table and 48 the words “I love you” on a piece of paper. Then he ran out to his car.The woman then looked at her 49 and said, “John and I had a 50 life together. We have been around the world several times and weve 51 everything that money can buy, 52 nothing comes close to that moment.”Love makes our life more beautiful and worth living, 53 which life will lose its meaning. True love doesnt 54 mean doing something great. Sometimes it is 55 things that matter.36. A. books B. words C. hugs D. smiles37. A. saved B. injured C. killed D. filmed38. A. memory B. place C. travel D. friend 39. A. it B. him C. them D. herself40. A. ever B. usually C. even D. never41. A. hobby B. job C. habit D. idea 42. A. out B. away C. over D. up 43. A. morning B. afternoon C. noon D. night44. A. called at B. looked at C. waved to D. listened to45. A. report B. trade C. experience D. meeting46. A. excited B. disappointed C. guilty D. embarrassed 47. A. satisfied B. surprised C. bothered D. moved48. A. say B. touch C. find D. write49. A. listener B. husband C. student D. leader 50. A. difficult B. wonderful C. strange D. terrible51. A. lost B. used C. had D. missed52. A. though B. because C. but D. if53. A. from B. despite C. with D. without54. A. necessarily B. completely C. frequently D. naturally55. A. amazing B. special C. little D. great第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。AA poor traveller stopped under the tree to eat the boiled rice and vegetalbes which he had brought with him. A few metres away, there was a small shop by the side of the road where a woman was frying fish and selling it to travellers. The woman watched the poor traveller carefully, and when he finished his food and began to go, she shouted rudely, “You havent paid me for the fried fish!” “But I have not had any fried fish !” he said. “But everyone can see that you enjoyed the smell of my fried fish with your rice and vegetables,” said the woman, “If you had not smelled the fish, your meal would not have been so pleasant!” Soon a crowd collected, and although they supported the poor traveller, they had to admit that wind was blowing from the shop to the place where he had eaten, and that it had carried the smell of the fried fish to him. Finally, the woman took the poor traveller to a judge, who said: “The woman says that the traveller ate his meal with the smell of her fried fish. The traveller agrees that the wind was blowing from the womans shop to the place where he ate his rice and vegetables and that it carried the smell of her fried fish to his nose while he was eating, so he must pay for it . What does your fried fish cost?” he asked the woman. “Twenty-five cents a plate,” she answered, delighted. “Then go outside together,” said the judge. “There the traveller must hold up a twenty-five-cent piece so that its shadow(影子) falls on the womans hand. The price of the smell of a plate of fried fish is the shadow of twenty-five cents.”56. Why did the traveller refuse to pay the woman for the fried fish? Because _.A. he was poor B. he was rudeC. he was supported by a crowd. D. he hadnt eaten her fried fish at all57. When the judge asked the woman a question, she felt _.A. excited B. anxious C. glad D. angry58. Which of the following statements is true?A. The traveller bought the boiled rice and vegetables and ate them by the side of the road.B. The judge had no idea what the woman meant.C. In the fifth paragraph, the first “it” has the same meaning as the second “it”.D. The woman got nothing but the shadow of twenty-five cents in the end.59. What do you think of the judge after reading the passage?A. He was foolish. B. He was clever.C. He was neitheer foolish nor clever. D. He was kind enough to give the woman twenty-five cents. BHawaiis Big IslandNickname: Hawaiis Island of Adventure. Size: 4,028 square miles.Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.Temperature: Averages between 71 and 77 year around (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights).Beaches: 47.Golf Courses: 20.Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.Farming : The bulk (主体) of Hawaiis farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.Temporary housing: 9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from$ 35$ 5,000.Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis. Resources: Call (800) 6482441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See for Updated information.Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.60. The passage is intended to be read by _.A. students B. businessmen C. Americans D. tourists 61. The average population per square mile on the island is about _.A. 28 B. 32 C. 37 D. 4462. What does the underlined part “expect the mercury to drop at higher heights” mean?A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher places.B. Dropping things from higher places is expected.C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.63. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic method to get around the Big Island?A. By train. B. By air. C. By rental car. D. By taxi.CUnited Nations (UN) officials warn that many animals important to agriculture are disappearing forever. The UN Environment Program and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released （发布） a report with the new findings. The findings are based on information collected in 170 nations during the past ten years. FAO officials say the world has lost about 1,000 kinds of farm animals because of humans development in the past century. The officials say many other animals are still in danger. They warn that one-third of them are at the risk of disappearing. About two billion people depend at least partly on farm animals to earn money. That is around one third of the world population. FAO officials are concerned about farmers producing enough to feed the worlds growing population. They warn that meat, milk and egg production will need to be increased by more than two times during the next twenty years. FAO officials have gathered information about more than 4,000 kinds of bird and animal populations. 740 of those animals no longer exist. More than 1,300 other animals are said to be endangered or at the high risk of extinction(灭绝). Many of them are very important farm animals. For example, in Madagascar, Renitelo cattle have almost disappeared. In the Philippines, the Banaba chicken is now rare. The report warns that more than 2,000 other animals could disappear within the next twenty years unless action is taken. It says that the greatest threat （威胁） is the export of animals from industrial countries to developing ones. This can lead to replacement of some native animals. As a matter of fact, animals from industrial nations often are considered more productive in developing countries. However, these animals are best for the environment of the areas they come from. They may have a difficult time surviving under extreme conditions. The FAO says having different kinds of animals is a way to protect against loss of animals from bad weather conditions or the spread of diseases. The UN agency is starting a five-year project to help countries better understand the issue. 64. What can we learn from the FAOs findings?A. Human activities have a great influence on animals.B. About 1,000 farm animals are out of control now.C. 170 nations should be responsible for extinct animals.D. Agriculture cant develop well because many animals are in danger.65. What will happen if animals continue disappearing?A. More and more people will starve.B. Some people will lack economic resources.C. Farm animals will be peoples enemies.D. A large population will lose their jobs.66. What does the export of animals bring about?A. Exported animals provide productive foods.B. Exported animals create chances for industry.C. Exported animals die from bad conditions.D. Exported animals might leave no space for native ones.67. The text is written mainly _.A. to let people know how to raise native animals B. to call on people to protect exported animalsC. to discover the reasons why animals disappearD. to show people the seriousness of animal extinctionDAs Rosalie Warren stood at the mailbox in the lobby(门厅) of her apartment building in May 1980, she shared the anxiety of many other college seniors. In her hand was an envelope containing her final grades. As she nervously opened it, Warren wondered whether her hundreds of hours of studying had paid off. They had. “I got five As,” she still recalls(回忆) with elation. “I almost fell on the floor!” Warren would graduate from Suffolk University with a bachelor of science degree in philosophy and history at age 80.Three years later, at age 83, she would receive her second degree from Suffolk, a masters in education. Now, with both diplomas proudly displayed in her apartment, Warren is not finished with learning. Now 93,she continues for her 18th year at Suffolk under a program that allows persons 65 and over to attend classes tuition fre