东莞市2009-2010高二上学期期末英语考试

1、II 语言知识及应用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题2分, 满分20分）阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从21 30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, an air hostess came and asked, “Would you mind 21 your seat? A couple would like to sit together.” The onl

2、y 22 seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts (石膏绷带). “No way am I going to sit there, was my immediate 23 . But a soft voice spoke, “She needs help.” Finally, Idecided to move to that seat. The girl was named Kathy, who hadbeen in a car accident and now was on her way fortreatment. When the s

3、nack and juice arrived, it did not take me long to 24 that Kathy would not be able tofeed herself. I considered 25 to feed her but hesitated, as it seemed tooclose a service to offer to a 26 . But then I was fully aware that Kathys need was more 27 than my discomfort. I offered to help her eat, anda

4、lthough she too was 28 about accepting, shedid. We became closer and closer soon. By the end of the five-hour trip my heart was fully 29 , and thetime was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself. I was very glad to sit next to Kathy and feed her. When we give another a 30 , we grow to l

5、ive in a larger and more rewarding world.21. A. arranging B. changing C. possessing D. rejecting 22. A. comfortable B. potential C. available D. flexible23. A. thought B. preference C. expectation D. action 24. A. predict B. suspect C. realize D. recognize25. A. promising B. refusing C. stopping D.

6、offering 26. A. girl B. neighbor C. passenger D. stranger 27. A. unusual B. direct C. important D. shameful 28. A. unwilling B. dissatisfied C. unreasonable D. uncomfortable29. A. alive B. tired C. broken D. puzzled 30. A. reward B. hand C. heart D. favor 第二节 语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）根据照句子结构的语法性，在下面空格

7、处填入一个适当的词语或使用括号中词语的适当形式填空, 并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3145的相应位置上。31. Has _ been decided when and where the meeting will be held?32. _ surprised us most was that he wrote some of his best pieces after he became deaf.33. I feel it is your husband who is _ (blame) for the spoiled child.34. He failed in the exam agai

8、n, _ was not what he had expected.35. I only wish that my mother, who died in 1998, _ (be) still alive to read this letter. 36. _ (experience) quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I wasnt frightened.37. Hed _ (previous) had a car but it broke down several times last spring; he bought a new one

9、 last month.38. I cant remember when exactly the Robinsons left the city. I only remember it was _ Monday.39. They _ (get) two free tickets to Canada, otherwise they would never have been able to afford to go.40. “Ive had enough of your _ (end) quarrelling,” the boy shouted at their parents.41. Once

10、 _ (disturb), he was unable to get back to sleep again.42. Nowadays it is hard to find a child _ (interest) in such kind of simple games.43. She is writing a letter to a friend of hers, _ (invite) him to attend her birthday party.44. The exercises are aimed at _ (strong) your stomach muscles. 45. -

11、How can you know so much about whats going on in that country? - Ive got a friend living there who always keeps me _ (inform).III 阅读 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 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A、B、C和D项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A The story you are about to read is almost unbelievable, but it is true. It happen

12、ed one winters night in 1944, during World War II. Airplanes of the Royal Air Force, after dropping their bombs on Germany, were on their way home. In each plane, men looked anxiously over their guns into the darkness. This was the time when enemy fighter planes might attack. One of the air-gunners

13、was Nick Alkemade. He was a gunner in the back of the plane and he sat in the rear-gun position, at the very tail of the plane. It was so small that before climbing in, Nick had taken off his parachute and left it in another part of the plane. He felt more comfortable without it. Soon, however, he b

14、egan to feel very uncomfortable indeed. Suddenly there was a terrible explosion and the whole aircraft shook. The whole of the middle part of the plane burst into flames and Nick heard the captain shout, Were on fire! Jump! At first Nick could not get out of his seat. The tiny door was stuck. After

15、struggling with all his strength for several moments, he forced it open. He looked for his parachute but it was already burning. He had to make a terrible decision: he could stay in the plane and be burnt to death or he could jump without a parachute and be smashed to death, after falling 6,000 metr

16、es. He jumped! The cold air hit him and he could not breathe. At this height the air is too thin to breathe properly. As Nick began to lose consciousness, he thought, So this is what its like to die. Then he remembered no more. When he woke up some time later, he could not believe that he was alive.

17、 Slowly he moved his arms, then his legs. They seemed all right. He was lying in a huge pile of snow. When he looked up, he saw a large fir tree. Its branches had broken his fall and the pile of snow had completed his soft landing. When he got to his feet, he found that his back and one leg hurt but

18、 he was able to walk. He made his way to a German farm, and soon he was a prisoner, in a hospital bed. At first the Germans did not believe his story. Later, however, they found the crashed plane and his partly-burnt parachute, with his name and number on it. This was the first time a man had jumped

19、 five and a half kilometres without a parachute and still lived!46. Nick took off his parachute because _.A. it was much too heavy for him to carry.B. he rear-gun position was very small.C. he would feel much safer without it. D. it was useless in the rear-gun position.47. Which of the following is

20、the right order of the Nicks story ?a. laying his parachute asideb. hearing a terrible explosionc. coming to a German farm and surprising the Germans d. finding his parachute on firee. landing on the ground alive f. deciding to jump off without a parachuteA. c, a, b, d, e, f B. d, a, e, b, f, c C. a

21、, b, d, f, e, c D. f. d, b, a, e, c 48. The underlined word “consciousness” in Paragraph 4 most probably means _ .A. sense B. balance C. control D. heart49. It can be inferred from the passage that Nick was saved by _.A. a German soldier B. the soft groundC. a large fir tree D. a German farmer50. Wh

22、y didnt the Germans believe his story at first? A. Because he was still alive after jumping from a great height without a parachute.B. Because only one of his legs was hurt after he jumped from the plane.C. Because he was able to walk without help to a German farm.D. Because they found the crashed p

23、lane and his partly-burnt parachute.BMore than four million people are bitten by dogs every year. Dont be one of them.Do keep the following in mind for the sake of your childrens as well as your own safety.* Teach children not to put their faces close to animalsincluding their own pets.* Dont wrestl

24、e or play “tug of war” and other rough games with dogs. They can become over-excited and nip.* Dont try to pull a toy, a stick, or any other item from a dogs mouth.* Dont approach a dog that is injured.* Always approach a dog from the front or side, and never from behind, all the while speaking to i

25、t quietly. A surprised dog may bite.* Never stick your hand into a dogs crate, pen, or another enclosed space such as a car. This is the dogs territory, and he may feel he has to bite to protect it.* Never wade into a dog fight to separate the animals, even if one is your dog. Even professional dog

26、trainers often are bitten in such situations.* Teach children not to tease animals, nor to ride them, put clothes on them, or keep attempting to play with a tired pet. Children often provoke bites. (And this is another reason never to leave children, and especially babies and preschoolers, alone wit

27、h any dog.)* Never turn your back on a strange dog, or on a dog moving toward you. * Pivot slowly if a dog tries to circle behind you, and move away.* Dont gesture, hand a dogs owner a package, or even offer to shake hands if a dog is watching you intently. The dog can interpret these as threatening

28、 motions, and bite to protect his master or mistress. Stand still until the dog sniffs you, or moves away.* Remember that any dog with a history of aggression is not an appropriate choice for families with children.* Dont base decisions about how to behave around dogs on their breed. Any kind of dog

29、 can bite.* Never approach a dog when you dont see the owner, especially if the dog is in a car, behind a fence, or on a chain.* Never run to a dog you dont know.Teach children about dog safety and review the rules often.And if youre bitten, report the bite. If you are not sure whom to call in your

30、community, call the police non-emergency lines and ask.51. This passage is mainly intended for _.A. those who train dogs B. those bitten by dogs C. those who have childrenD. children who are pet lovers 52. Its less dangerous to approach a dog if it is _.A. on a chain B. injured C. playing with child

31、ren D. staying with its owner53. When dogs are fighting each other, you will _.A. talk to the dogs and advise them to separate from each other B. wave your hands in the air in order to stop dog fightingC. report to professional dog trainers as soon as possibleD. never stop to see them and try to wal

32、k away quietly54. When you are bitten by a dog, you can _.A. report to the police for helpB. run to the dog owner for helpC. beat the dog to death if possibleD. scream for help without delay55. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Get along Well with Different Kinds of DogsB. How t

33、o Avoid Getting Bitten by Aggressive or Injured DogsC. What Should Be Done after Being Bitten by Pet DogsD. How to Protect Your Children and Yourself from Dog Attacks CDid you ever wonder how a Mercedes Benz got its name? It is actually named after a man who is sometimes known as the father of the m

34、otorcar, a German called Karl Benz. However, it was first called Daimler Benz, the name Daimler being that of another German man Gottleib Daimler.It was Daimler who actually built the first successful petrol-driven internal combustion engine, but it would be Karl Benz who managed to use it to invent

35、 a practical automobile. When Daimler was working for Nikolaus Otto, a German designer of gas engines, he experimented with the idea of using petrol instead of gas to power the engines. In 1885, Daimler managed to fit his very first petrol engine to a large bicycle. This was to be the forerunner to

36、the modern motorcycle. He went on to design a kind of car, which was in fact named Mercedes, after the daughter of his financial backer. Karl Benz, in the meantime, was trying desperately to design a practical motorcar. He faced many problems including serious financial difficulties. He even got int

37、o trouble with the local police as his engine tests were considered noisy and believed to frighten the horses. Not discouraged, he continued to pursue his dream and at last in 1893, he was ready to sell his first four-wheeled motorcar. He began to have some success and soon other companies, like Ren

38、ault and Lavassor were in competition with him.About this time, an American called Ransom Eli Olds introduced the first factory-made car. A few years later, Henry Ford would make history with his mass produced Ford Model T, which would sell 15 million over the new twenty years. Karl Benz hated doing

39、 the same as he did not trust the use of machines. Another thing he didnt like was producing faster cars for racing; something the other rival companies were doing. However, he eventually had to give in. He designed a racing monster called the Blitzen Benz, which again brought respect and admiration

40、 to the name Benz.Daimler died in 1900. Twenty-six years later, the two companies Daimler and Benz combined into a successful company, which still exists today and manufactures the well-respected Mercedes Benz.56. Who was the father of Mercedes Benz according to the passage?A. Karl Benz B. Mercedes

41、C. Henry Ford D. Karl Benz and Gottleib Daimler 57. The underlined word “backer” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_”.A. sponsor B. inventor C. producer D. designer58. It can be inferred from the passage that Mercedes Benz has been around for over _.A. 100 years B. 120 years C. 80 years D. 11

42、0 years59. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Daimler had a lot of trouble designing a practical motorcar for lack of money.B. The first factory-made car was introduced by an American called Henry Ford.C. Henry Ford didnt like the idea of making faster cars for racing with machines.D. Karl

43、 Benz used a petrol-driven internal combustion engine to invent a practical automobile.60. The passage is mainly about _. A. the relationship between Benz and Daimler B. the history of Mercedes BenzC. the invention of the motorcarD. the competition between car factories 第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读

44、下列应用文及相关信息, 并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先，请阅读下列电影信息：A. Post Grad After graduating from college, Ryden hopes to work at a publishing house and find a beautiful apartment. But her college nemesis steals her perfect job, which forces her to move back to her home. Stuck with her eccentric family and

45、 many rejected job applications, Ryden starts to feel like shes going nowhere. It may be time for her to make a new plan.B. A Perfect Getaway Cliff and Cydney are on their honeymoon trip in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, they believe theyve found paradise. Hearing of the horrifying murder

46、 of another newly-wed couple on the islands, they decide to join up with two other couples. But things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Everyone begins to look like a threat and nobody knows whom to trust.C. My One and OnlyA mother who walks out on her unfaithful husband sets out with her two sons on

47、 a road trip across America to find a new rich partner. One of her sons is bookish while the other is womanish. The journey across America and the weird and wonderful characters they meet make this an exceedingly engaging Road Movie. D. MoonIt is the near future. Sam is completing a three-year contr

48、act to mine Helium-3 on the moon. It is a lonely job, but thankfully, he will be reunited with his family soon. Suddenly he becomes ill, leading to an almost fatal accident. While recovering from his illness at the base, Sam meets a younger clone of himself, fulfilling the same three-year contract t

49、here. E. Big Fan Paul, a hardcore New York Giants fan living with his mother, often calls in to local sports-radio station, where he cheers for his beloved team. One night, Paul and his friend Sal spot Giants star linebacker Quantrell at a gas station. They impulsively follow him to a club. Excited

50、at their hero, Paul cautiously decides to approach him, but things do not go as planned. F. It Might Get Loud The film tells the personal stories of three generations of electric guitar virtuosos and reveals how each developed his unique sound and style of playing his favorite instrument. Concentrat

51、ing on the artists musical rebellion, traveling with him to influential locations and provoking rare discussion as to how and why he writes and plays. 请阅读以下观众的信息, 然后匹配观众与适合他/她们的电影: 56. John is a teenage sports fan. Not only does he like to play football, but also watches sports games on TV whenever

52、he is free. He is also fond of films related to sport stars.57. Tom is a modern American high school student crazy about science fiction thriller film. He gets the news that a film which is mainly about the story of an astronaut is on in the local cinema. He looks forward to seeing it.58. Alice and

53、Simon are going to get married next month. They like to see thrillers which are packed with shocks, chills and twists. They are very excited to be invited to see such a film tonight.59. Jane and George are an old Australian couple who have just retired. Films about life and marriage appeal to them v

54、ery much. To their great joy, a latest film about a womans story will be shown in their neighborhood. 60. Smith, a college graduate who used to have a lot of dreams for his future, goes to the job market, only to find most of his plans too higher expectations. Wandering through the street, he catches sight of an ad about a film, the heroine of which has a similar experience to his.IV 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 句子考查（6668每小题2分, 6971每小题3分, 满分15分）根据下列各个句子的要求，完成、改写或翻译句子。66. Everybo