浙江省临海市白云高级中学20122013学年高二下学期第一次段考英语试题

1、 白云高级中学2012-2013学年高二下学期第一次段考英语试题一：单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10 分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 1. Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a _ of exercise.A. limit B. lack C. need D. demand2. Terrible! I cant imagine how you can_ that noise! A. tolerate B. remove C. pass D. compromise3. His

2、 play was popular and every time_ about it，he owed his success to the support of his friends.A. talking B. talked C. to talk D. when talking.4. A driver should _ the road when_.A. concentrate on; drive B. concentrate to; drive C. concentrate in; driving D. concentrate on; driving5. Only when he reac

3、hed the tea-house_ it was the same place hed been in last year.A. he realized B. he did realize C. realized he D. did he realize6._ youre tired; youve been walking for hours.A. No doubt B. No wonder C. No need D. No point7. He keeps a file of letters so that he can_ his hands on one whenever he need

4、s it.A. put B. take C. hold D. ring 8. If we learn some knowledge of first aid, it can make a real _ in time of accidents.A. appointment B. decision C. deal D. difference9. If it _ tomorrow, I would not go out.A. had rained B. were to rain C. is going to rain D. will rain10. She believes him so much

5、 that she _ everything he says.A. has faith in B. is interested in C. is crazy about D. have trust in二、完形填空（本题有1 5小题，每小题1分，共1 5分） 阅读下面的材料，掌握其大意，然后在1125各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。We all know that some things are obviously right. For example, it is right to be 11 to other people. It is also right to loo

6、k after the environment. Some things are 12 wrong, too. For instance, we should not hurt or bully (欺负) others, nor should we litter. Rules often tell us what is right or wrong.Rules can help the public make the right 13 , and remain safe. Car drivers have to obey traffic regulations that tell them t

7、he right things to do on the road to avoid crashes. Cyclists who give signals before turning or stopping help prevent 14 .If people follow rules without taking other matters into consideration, it will be 15 for them to form what is sometimes called a “black and white” view. For example, they may be

8、lieve that people should always tell the truth, and that lying is 16 acceptable. Such people always stick to their views, even if it means that they may get into 17 .Sometimes it may not be so easy to know 18 what is right or wrong. Some people choose not to eat meat because they believe that it is

9、19 to eat animals, but others argue that they can eat meat and 20 be kind to animals; some insist that stealing is always wrong, but others think that one does not need to feel to 21 when stealing some food to eat, if lives in a really poor area and he is 22 . Rules help us live together in harmony,

10、 because they show us the right way to _ 23 _ other .However, some people argue that rules may be _24 , having observed that rules change all the time , and that some schools have some regulations and other have different ones - so who is to _25_ what is right ?11. A. kind B. sensitive C. fair D. ge

11、nerous 12. A. equally B. slightly C. clearly D. increasingly 13. A. suggestion B. conclusions C. turns D. choices 14. A. accidents B. mistakes C. falls D. deaths 15. A. interesting B. vital C. easy D. valuable 16 .A. seldom B. rarely C. merely D. never17. A. trouble B. power C. prison D. control 18.

12、 A. roughly B. eventually C. deliberately D. exactly 19. A. awful B. cruel C. unhealthy D. unnecessary 20. A. still B. even C. later D. somehow 21. A. nervous B. anxious C. afraid D. guilty 22. A. begging B. staving C. growing D. wandering 23. A. follow B. instruct C. treat D. protect 24. A. disgust

13、ing B. confusing C. unsafe D. unimportant 25. A. predict B. explain C. decide D. consider 三、阅读理解（本题有两节，共20小题，每小题2分，共40分） 第一节：阅读下列材料并做36- 40题。从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFortunately, “Green Tourism” is now being promoted and developed all over the world. As time goes by, people will begin to realize t

14、he importance of these places of interest. “Green Tourism” teaches people to love nature more and to consciously protect it by enjoying its beautiful scenery and learning more about it. “Green Tourism” is the best kind of tourism as its purpose is to appreciate and research natural environments incl

15、uding wild plants and animals, and of course the cultures of many places.Compared with traditional tourism, the main characteristic（特色）of “Green Tourism” is learning more about nature and people. Traditionally, people travel the world to amuse themselves and pass time pleasantly. But “Green Tourists

16、” are different. They travel because they are attracted by the characteristics of protected areas. They want to make good use of natural resources but not use them up. For example, they research the wildlife, the culture and the customs or a place so that they can learn more about the history and va

17、lue of the area.In short, “Green Tourism” has a purpose and a plan, but not to pollute or destroy our places of interest. 26. What would be the best title for the text?A. The Difference between Green Tourism and Traditional TourismB. Green TourismC. Travel Habits Are ChangingD. How to Have a Good Jo

18、urney27. The underlined word “promoted” in the third paragraph probably means .A. raised B. encouraged C. pushed D. advanced28. Which of the following is NOT the difference between Green Tourism and Traditional Tourism?A. Traditional tourism is to amuse people themselves and make them pass time plea

19、santly.B. The main characteristic of Green Tourism is learning more about nature and people.C. Green Tourism can enlarge peoples personal perspective and knowledge and make them feel good.D. Traditional tourism can lead to more pollution and the destruction of places of interest than Green Tourism.2

20、9. From the passage we know that the author is most probably .A. a supporter of tourism B. a supporter of Traditional TourismC. a lover of tourism D. a supporter of Green TourismBCity traffic is a great problem. More cars are produced every year and the streets are getting more and more crowded. So

21、during “rush hours”, when people are going to or from their work, traffic is brought to a standstill. It has been suggested that commutersthe people who travel to work every day from outside the cityshould share their cars and give each other lifts. So each car would carry four or five people instea

22、d of only one. It is an excellent idea., however, so far nobody has been able to think of a way to make people do so.To discourage motorists from leaving their cars in the streets all day, parking meters(停车计时表) are used. When you park at a meter, you must put a coin in the slot（投币口）. This pays for a

23、 certain amount of time. The meter records this and it shows when the time that you have paid for is finished. If the car is still there then, you have to pay a fine.Traffic wardens(交通监察员) look after the meters. They walk around the streets and check that every meter shows that money has been paid f

24、or the car parked there. If a meter shows TIME EXPIRED, the motorist who has left his car there is fined. Of course, the traffic warden can not wait for the owner of the car to return. He carries many printed forms, and on one of these he writes down all the details, such as the number of the car, w

25、here it is parked, how much the driver must pay and where he must send the money. He leaves this form on the car, where the driver will be able to see it easily; he usually pushes it under one of the windscreen wipers(雨刷) so that it will not be blown away. And in case it rains before the motorist re

26、turns, the form is put in a little plastic envelope to protect it. When the driver comes back, he gets an unpleasant surprise, but it is his own fault for leaving his car too long at parking meter.30. The suggestion that commuters should share their cars is .A. impossible to be accepted B. difficult

27、 to be put into practiceC. liked by nobody D. not yet necessary to be put into practice31. The passage implies .A. cars with more people are needed to solve traffic problemsB. commuters should go to work by bikeC. cars with fewer people are needed to solve traffic problemsD. we should reduce car pro

28、duction32. In order to reduce traffic commuters ,A. should go to work every other day B. should go by busC. had better share ones car and ask for lifts D. shouldnt go to work by car33. You have to pay a fine if .A. you drive at night B. you leave your car in the streetC. your car is still parked in

29、the street when the given time is finished D. you park car in others placesCGoing on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are normal tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out the following road-side attractions.Worlds Largest Ball of PaintA

30、lexandria, Ind.In 1977, Michael Carmichael set out to create the biggest ball of paint anywhere. Starting with a baseball as a center, he painted layer after layer of paint day after day, year after year. The ball weighs more than 1,300 pounds, with more than 20,000 coats of paint, which is recogniz

31、ed by Guinness world Records. Visitors can paint the ball themselves and become part of history.The Museum of DirtBoston, Mass.The museum is the idea of Glenn Johanson. Labeled（贴标签） glass bottles contain such treasures as dirt from the Great Wall of China, as well as sand from a desert in Saudi Arab

32、ia and Omaha Beach in France. Best of all, the cost of seeing this museum is dirt cheap: Its free.Mount Horeb Mustard MuseumMount Horeb, Wis.Its heaven for hot dog lovers! This museum claims（宣称） to have worlds largest collection of prepared mustard(芥末). Its more than 4,100 bottles of spices come fro

33、m 60 nations, including Turkey and Tibet. Visitors learn the history of mustard, from how its made to how its advertised and sold. The museums creator, Barry Levenson, loves mustard so much, he even puts it on ice cream!Paper HouseRockport, Mass.Swedish immigrant Ellis Stenman was much ahead of his

34、time in 1922, when he started to build a two-room house almost entirely out of newspaper. At the time, people didnt give muchif any thought to recycling paper. In fact, “recycling” wasnt even a Word yet. The house is framed with wood, but the walls are made of 215 layers of newspaper. In all ,he use

35、d about 100,000 newspapers.34. In the first paragraph, the underlined “offbeat” can be best replaced by “ ”.A. great B. foreign C. historical D. unusual 35. If you want to add your own work to what you visit, you may choose .A. Worlds Largest Ball of Paint B. The Museum of DirtC. Mount Horeb Mustard

36、 Museum D. Paper House36. Which of the following is TRUE about Barry Levenson?A. No spices but mustard can be found in his museum.B. He travels around the world to collect mustard.C. In a way, he shows much preference for mustard.D. Mustard is advertised and sold in his museum.37. What can be inferr

37、ed from the passage?A. Michael must have the largest ball in the world. B. Ellis could be seen as a pioneer in his time.C. Lots of hot dog lovers will travel to Alexandria.D. Glenn must have paid a visit to China.DDeath Valley National Park, CaliforniaSituated in the southeast part of California, De

38、ath Valley covers an area of more than 3.3 million acres, even larger than the famous Yellowstone National Park.Death Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the earth. The highest ground temperature ever recorded was 93.9 on July 15,1972. It is the driest pla

39、ce in North America with an average rainfall of only 1.96 inches a year. Death Valley also boasts(自夸) the lowest point in the western hemisphere.Death Valley got its name in 1849, when a group of emigrants（移民） were looking for a short cut to the gold fields of California. They were given the bad adv

40、ice and went into the valley. Some of them were killed by the bad weather and harsh roads. When the rest finally walked out, they gave the area its name by saying to it “goodbye, Death Valley”.As the name might suggest, there is very little apparent vegetation（植物） within Death Valley. First impressi

41、on, however, can be deceiving（欺骗）. Death Valley includes more than 1,000 species of plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions.Death Valley is also a land of beauties. Sunrise and sunset are two of the most spectacular attractions. Depending on different angles, they show many of the areas dif

42、ferent moods. For the best viewing, plan to be there approximately one hour before sunset or before sunrise.Death Valley National Park is open year round. In spite of the climate, hiking is one of the most popular activities in Death Valley. The surrounding mountains produce spectacular wildflower d

43、isplays along with snow-covered peaks, breathtaking sand dunes（沙丘）, abandoned mines and industrial structures.38. All the following statements are the most special natures of Death Valley except .A. it has the hottest ground in the world B. it has the largest number of desert plantsC. it is the drie

44、st place in North America D. it is the lowest point in the western hemisphere 39. From the passage we can know that the name Death Valley comes from the fact that .A. some persons died from its terrible climate at one timeB. its too hot for any plants to grow there C. no one can escape from its bad

45、weatherD. it is so dry that no living things can exist40. Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions, the author thinks highly of .A. the view of sunrise and sunset B. its special climateC. its wild life D. its snow-covered peaks第二节：Molly信箱是一个报刊栏目，主持人Molly回答读者提出的各种问题。第41至45题是五位读者的来信。请从A、B、C、

46、D、E和F中为每封来信选出最合适的回复，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中一项是多余选项。41. Dear Molly, I have a problem. My parents are always talking to me about studying. They want me to study harder so I can go to a good school. I know studying is very important, but my parents put too much pressure on me. How can I explain to my parents

47、that I need some free time? - Overworked42. Dear Molly, My best friend Tony is a nice young man, but he has a bad habit. He is always late. No matter where he is going to what he is doing, he is never on time. Once he turned up thirty minutes late for a meeting! What can I do to break him of this ba

48、d habit? - Worried43. Dear Molly, I have a new roommate named Louis. He is a good friend of mine, but he is driving me crazy because he is very untidy. He leaves his dirty clothes everywhere, and he never makes his bed. I am extremely neat. What can I do? -Unhappy44. Dear Molly, My cousin plays comp

49、uter games a lot and he keeps on talking to me about various games. I dont have any interest at all, but I find it difficult to stop him without hurting his feelings. Would you kindly give me some advice? - Shy45. Dear Molly, Im feeling upset these days because the result of my last English exam was

50、 not as good as I had expected. My teacher comforted me, saying “Dont worry. You can do better next time.” But Im still feeling bad. I need your help. -DisappointedADear xx, As I see it, you have three choices. You can find a new flat for yourself, make him find a new one, or have a talk with him an

51、d see if you could both be a little less extreme in your attitudes towards housekeeping. I would suggest you start with the third. Molly BDear xx, You could try talking to him about the importance of being on time. If it doesnt work, one trick you can try is to ask him to set his clock 15 minutes ah

52、ead. You could also tell him that something starts 15 minutes or more before it really starts. Molly C.CDear xx, This is a common problem for people your age. Tell your parents how you feel. Let them know you respect them. Maybe you can make a deal with them. For example, ask them far one day off ea

53、ch week to do what you want to do. Molly DDear xx, Next time when he begins talking, you might interrupt him with a smile, saying “Thats interesting, but I hope you understand this is my time to relax. I read to do some reading now.” He may sense your unwillingness and stop talking. Molly EEDear xx, “Be yourself ” is the best solution. If I were you, Id tell him to leave me alone. At least tell him, “That was hurtful. Please dont say things like that to me. Im a football fan and like w