高二英语期中试题

1、20082009学年度上学期期中联考高二英语试题命题人：镇赉一中 梁艳玲说明：本套试题共分第卷和第卷两部分。第卷为选择题，请将答案填涂在答题卡上。第卷为非选择题，请将答案写在答案页上。考试时间为120分钟，试卷总分为150分。考试结束后，请将答题卡和答案页一并交回。第I卷（共三节，90分）第一节：单项选择（共20小题，每小题1分）1.His proposition is good in-but cannot be put into practice. A.theory B.short C.general D.brief2.Keep the book-your reach.You can get

2、 it easily anytime.A.out of B.within C.of D.in 3._ -do you think of your new teacher? _Oh, he is an -man .A.What,interesting B.What ,interested C.How ,interesting D.How,interested4.What -do you draw from the evidence youve got?A.desision B.conclusions C.actions D.behaviours5.There are hundreds of vi

3、sitors-in front of the Art Gallery to have a look at Van Goghs paintings.A.waited B.to wait C.waiting D.wait6.Prices of some daily goods-through a computer can be lower than store prices.A.are bought B.bought C.be bought D.buying 7.In -review of 44 studies,American researchers found that men and wom

4、en who ate six key foods daily cut the risk of -heart disease by 76%.A.a ,the B.the ,a C.a,X D X,a8._Somebody wants you on the phone,Mary. _-no one knows I am here.A.For B.And C.But D.So9.It was in that house -he used to live-the secret meeting was held.A.where,where B.that ,that C.what ,where D.whe

5、re, that10._- _Oh, well, Ill speak a little slower.A.What do you mean by that ?B.Would you please say that again?C.Can you speaking English?D.Im sorry I dont follow you .11.The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without -his notes.A.bringing up B.referring toC.looking for D.t

6、rying on12._What can I do for you ,Sir?_No,thanks.I-A.just look around B.have just looked aroundC.am just looking around D.just looked around13._Hi,Jack.Why are you so upset? _Oh,I found the watch I had had-broke down again.A.it repairing B.repairedC.it repaired D.to be repaired14.They will build a

7、monument -the national hero.A.in memory of B in the memory ofC.to memory of D.to be memoried of15.Great changes have taken place in that college. It is no longer-it was 20 years ago,-it was so poorly equipped.A,what ,whenB.that ,which C.what ,whichD.which, that16.In our childhood, we were often -by

8、Grandma to pay attention to our table manners.A.demanded B.reminded C.allowed D.hope17.-in the mountains for nearly a week,the two boy students were finally saved by the police.A.Having lost B.Lost C.Being lost D.Losting18.At the foot of the mountain-.A.a village lie B.lies a villageC.does avillage

9、lie D.lying a village19._Its really a goodidea,but who is going -the plan? _I think Tom and Johnson will.A.to set aside B. to carry out C.to take in D.to get through 20.It is known to all that -you exercise regularly, you wont keep healthy.A.unless B.whenever C.although D.if第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分）Th

10、e survey about the childhood in the Third World shows that the struggle for survial is long and hard.But in the rich world,children can 21from a different kind of proverty-of the spirit.22 ,one Western country alone now sees 14,000 attempted suicide(自杀）every year by children under 15,and one child 2

11、3 five needs psychological advice. There are many good things about 24 in the Third World.Take the close and constant relation between children and their parents, relatives and neighbours for example. In the West, the very nature of work puts distance between 25 and children. But in most Third World

12、 villages mother and father do not go miles each day to work in offices.26,the child sees motherand father ,relations and neighbours working 27 and often shares in that work.A child 28 in this way learns his or her role through joining in the communitys 29: helping to dig or build, look after animal

13、s or babies-rather than 30 playing with water and sand in kindergarden, keeping pets 31 playing dolls. These children may grow up with a less oppressive sense of space and time than the 32 children. Their sense of daysand time has a lot to do with the change of seasonsand positions of the sun or moo

14、n in the sky. Children in the rich world, 33 , are provided with a watch as one of the 34 signs of growing up, so that they can 35 along with their parents about being late for school times, meal times, bed times ,the time of TV shows. Third World children do not usually 36 to stay indoors, still le

15、ss in high-rise apartments. Instead of dangerous road, Keep off the grass signs and Dont speak to strangers, there is often a sense of37to study and play. Parents can see their children outside rather than observe them 38from ten floors up. 39,twelve million children under five still die every year

16、through hunger and disease. But childhood in the Third World is not all 40.21.A .come B.learn C.suffer D.survive22.A.As usual B.For instance C.In fact D.In other words23.A.by B.in C.to D.under 24.A.childhoodB.povertyC.spirit D.survival25.A.adults B.fathers C.neighbours D.relatives26.A.Anyhow B.Howev

17、erC.Instead D.Still27.A.away B.alone C.along D.nearby28.A growing up B.living through C.playingD.working29.A.activityB.lifeC.study D.work30.A.by B.from C.through D.with 31.A.and B.but C.or D so32.A.EasternB.good C.poor D.Western33.A.at any moment B.at the same time C.on the other hand D.on the whole

18、34.A.easiest B.earliestC.happiest D.quickest35.A.care B.fear C.hurry D.worry36.A dare B.expect C.have D.require37.A.control B.dangerC.disppointment D.freedom38.A.anxiouslyB.eagerlyC.impatiently D.proudly39. A. Above all B. In the end C. Of course D. Whats more40.A. badB. goodC. rich D. poor第三节：阅读理解（

19、共20小题，每小题2分）ADo dogs understand us? Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think. A border collie named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child.

20、Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩). In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. In four tes

21、ts, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldnt see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words. In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog

22、 already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before. The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had workedout the answer by process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the new names, whi

23、ch is even more impressive. Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.Its hard to know if all dogs

24、understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they cant talk back. Still, it wouldnt hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!41. From paragraph 2 we know that _ .A. animals are as clever as human beingsB. dogs are smarter than par

25、rots and chimpanzeesC. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skillsD. dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children42. Both experiments show that .A. Rico is smart enough to get all commands rightB. Rico can recognize different things including toysC. Rico has developed the ability

26、of learning mathematicsD. Rico wont forget the names of objects once recognizing them.43. Which of the following statements is true?A. The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collies mental abilities.B. Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training.C. The border c

27、ollie is world-famous for recognizing objects.D. Rico is born to understand its owners commands.44. What does the writer want to tell us?A. To train your dog. B. To talk to your dog.C. To be friendly to your dog.D. To be careful with your dog.BPaynes Prairie(used)Have you ever heard of Paynes Prairi

28、e? It is one of the most important natural and historical areas in Florida. Paynes Prairie is located near Gainesville. It is large, 21 000 acres. This protected land is called a preserve. The Florida Park Service manage the preserve. The Paynes Prairie basin was formed when limestone dissolved and

29、the ground settled. It is covered by marsh(沼泽)and wet prairie vegetation. There are areas of open water. During brief periods it has flooded enough to be considered a lake. Except for that, the basin has changed little through time. Man has lived on Paynes Prairie a very long time. He lived there as

30、 far back as 10000 B. C. At one time, the Seminoles lived there. The prairie is thought to have been named after King Payne, a Seminole chief. During the late 1600s, the largest cattle ranch in Florida was on Paynes Prairie. Today, Paynes Prairie is preserved land . It is occupied by visitors and Fl

31、orida Park Service employees. Willam Bartram visited Paynes Praire. Bartram was the first person who portrayed (described)nature through personal experience as well as scientific observation. He lived 200 years ago. He visited Paynes Prairie in 1774. At that time he described it. He called Paynes Pr

32、airie the great Alachua Savannah. Most of the animal life, which Bartram described, is still here. A large number of sandhill cranes, hawks and waterfowl are here in winter. The animal diversity is increased by the presence of pine flatwoods, hammock, swamps and ponds. The Paynes Prairie Preserve St

33、ate Park is open year round. The Florida Park Service works hard so that the park will appear as it did in the past. It offers many opportunities for recreation. At the park you can camp and picnic. You can hike and bike. You can boat and fish. You can ride on horse trails. And you can see lots of n

34、ature and wildlife. You can see Florida as it was in the early days. Paynes Prairie is a part of our Florida history. It is an example of our Florida natural resources. It is a place for recreation. Paynes Prairie is an important experience of the Real Florida.45. How was the Paynes Prairie basin fo

35、rmed?A. By the Seminole Indians.B. By the Florida Park Service.C. From dissolved limestone and the ground settling.D. From lots of flooding and wet prairie vegetation.46. The underlined word diversity means “ .” A. variety B. society C. population D. area47. All of the following are true EXCEPT that

36、 _ .A. Paynes Prairie has changed little through timeB. Paynes Prairie is covered by wet prairie grassesC. there used to be a big cattle farm on Paynes PrairieD. William Bartram was the first person to visit Paynes Prairie48. The purpose of the passage is to .A. call on people to protect widlifeB. a

37、ttract people to this preserved parkC. show you the formation of Paynes PrairieD. introduce the recorded history of Paynes PrairieC NOT all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical a

38、nd emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce ,or possibly e

39、rase(抹去),the effect of painful memories. In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories

40、are erased. The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, While others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories. Some memories

41、can ruin peoples lives . They come back to you when you dont want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions, said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. This could relieve a lot of that suffering. But those who are against the r

42、esearch say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity (特质). They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past. All of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. Im not sure we want to wipe those memories out,

43、 said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.49. The passage is mainly about .A. a new medical inventionB. a new research on the pillC. a way of erasing painful memoriesD. an argument about the research on the pill50. The drug tested on people can .A. cause the brain to fix memoriesB. stop people remem

44、bering bad experiencesC. prevent body producing certain chemicalsD. Wipe out the emotional effects of memories51. We can infer from the passage that .A. people doubt the effects of the pillsB. the pill will stop peoples bad experiencesC. taking the pill will do harm to peoples healthD. the pill has

45、probably been produced in America52. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?A. Some memories can ruin peoples lives.B. People want to get rid of bad memories.C. Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.D. The pill will reduce peoples sufferings from bad memories.D So yo

46、u have been called for an interviewwell done? Your effort has paid off. Now to get the job. You will feel better at the interview if you show an understanding of the organization. Ask someone who already does it, to check it out with one of the advisers. Ask a member of family or a friend to act as

47、the employer and to give you a practice interview. Be as realistic as possible, answer the questions seriously. Afterwards discuss how it went. Think about how the employer would prefer to see your look. Remember the majority of employers are over 30. It is not wise to rush out and buy new clothes t

48、hat will be worn for the first time at the interview. Youll feel more at ease in a familiar dress. Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job. Arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time. This will give you a chance to have a look around, read the notice board and get the feel of the place. Be

49、ing late at interviews produces a bad impression. The first impression the interviewer gets of you is formed as you walk through the door, so take a couple of deep breaths. Be ready to shake hands if the interviewer offers. Dont take a seat until asked. Then sit comfortably. Make eye contact when yo

50、u are greeted and again if you shake hands, and during questioning. Eye contact is a form of non-verbal greeting. Remember the interviewers name and use it from time to time. Be ready for the question “Is there anything you want to ask?”. Before the interview you should get ready for two or three su

51、ch questions. Look on these not just as a chance to get information but as a means to improve your prospects in the employers estimation. Asking can show knowledge and avoid asking about holidays, pension(养老金) and so on. It looks as if you are even before you begin. You can check on these later, whe

52、n the hoped-for job is offered. And if you fail, look up the interview as an experience in itself. Learn from it.We wish you good luck and good job hunting.53. To make a good impression on the interviewer, it is important for you_. A. to walk through the door quietly B. not to wear your fine clothes

53、 C. not to sit down in front of the interview D. to remember the interviewers name and use it sometimes54. Which of the following can you do during a job interview? A. Ask the interviewer some personal questions such as age and marriage. B. Discuss the pay, holidays and such things with the intervie

54、wer. C. Be courageous enough to say something about your advantage in choosing the job D. Remain quiet to show your calmness.55. In which order do people usually do these steps before a job interview? a. Asking a friend to give you a practice interview.b. Understanding the nature of the organization

55、. c. Paying attention to your clothes. d. Arriving at the place of the interview ahead of time. e. Getting some information from the advisers. A. a, e, b, c, d B. d, c, b, a, e C. b, e, a, c, dD. e, d, a, b, c56. The underlined sentence Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job means A. if you are careless, youre sure to pay for some money for the intervie