北京市重点高中10-11学年高二英语上学期期中考试新人教版

1、北京市重点高中20102011学年度第一学期期中练习高二英语（测试时间：100分钟）w.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网姓名 班级 考号 成绩 I 单选1. _ his earnings as a football coach, he also owns and runs a chain of sports shops.A. Except B. beside C. Apart from D. Except for 2. He felt that he_ the coldness that had grown between them. A. was blamed

2、to B. was to blame for C. was to be blamed for D. blamed3. The manager promised to keep us _ of how our business was going on. A. informedB. informingC. knowing D. known4. Besides this, it also provides _ other choices for its readers.A. a bit of B. a great deal of C. a large amount of D. a large nu

3、mber of5. Youd better not _ these two sentences, otherwise the readers cannot fully understand you.A. move out B. leave out C. pick out D. take out.6. The UK _ Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a country famous _ its history.A. consisted of , for B. consisting of, as C. consisting of , for D. c

4、onsisted of, as7. Enough of it! Nobody here thinks what you are saying should make any _.A. value B. use C. fun D. sense.8. After recovering from his illness, he was advised to _ gardening as a hobby. A. take away B. take off C. take on D. take up9. Well have a party tomorrow and all the decorations

5、 are _. A. in hand. B. in use C. in place. D. in time.10. The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet. A. broke down B. broke out C. broke up D. broke in11. Just go to the shop, show them the dress, and demand that they _ the damage.A. will pay for B. are pa

6、ying for C. must pay for D. should pay for 12. _ not to miss the flight at 15:20, the manager set out for the airport in a hurry.A. Reminding B. Reminded C. To remind D. Having reminded13. In the dream Peter saw himself _ by a fierce wolf, and woke suddenly with a start.A. chased B. to be chased C.

7、be chased D. having been chased.14. He said he never heard this word _ in spoken English.A. use B. to use C. using D. used15. Though _ money, his parents managed to send him to university.A. lacking B. lack C. lacked D. to lack16. From the _ look on my teachers face, I know she was_ with the results

8、.A. satisfying; satisfying B. satisfied; satisfied C. satisfying; satisfied D. satisfied; satisfyingw.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网17. Most of the artists _ to the party were from South Africa.A. invited B. to invite C. being invited D. had been invited.18. Little _ that the police are about to ar

9、rest him.A. he knows B. does he know C. he doesnt know D. did I feel19. On the ground _ a sick goat, whose life was in danger. A. lay B. lays C. lying D. laying20. Only when your identity has been checked _. A. you are allowed to B. you will be allowed in C. will you allow in D. will you be allowed

10、inII. ClozeSome people cannot learn in ordinary schools. Physical or _21_ illness prevents a child from learning. Today new _22_ are being used in special schools to help the disabled _23_ . A school is being _24_ in New Jersey, USA. It is called Bancroft. Here the disabled will be trained to _25_ t

11、hemselves and to get along in the outside world. Bancroft is not surrounded by _26_of any kind. Its director insists that it be _27_ so that students may gradually develop _28_ relations with the rest of the world. Bancroft students will_29_ in apartments, cooking their own meals, and learning to pe

12、rform other _30_. As they become _31_, they will buy their own furniture, paying for it out of their own _32_. They will pay for their food, too. They will learn to expect _33_bills for the calls they make every month. As a step toward the goal of becoming _34_, each disabled person will decide what

13、 kind of work he wants to be _35_ to do. While some of the training will be _36_ on within Bancroft itself, most of the students will receive _37_ training in nearby towns. They will be trained by town people. After the training has been _38_ completed, the student will work _39_ an assistant and wi

14、ll begin to earn money. After that he will leave Bancroft, _40_ the school will continue to give him help if he _41_ it. How long will it take a student to _42_ his training under this new system? The director says, “For some a year will be _43_. For others it might take ten years.” For all, however

15、, this method offers new_44_. Many will learn to be _45_and independent, supporting themselves in the world.21. A. spirit B. mental w.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网 C. thought D. body22. A. plans B. decisions C. tools D. methods23. A. learn B. live C. earn D. play24. A. turned up B. set up C. searc

16、hed for D. longed for25. A. enjoy B. teach C. help D. support26. A. trainers B. students C. trees D. walls27. A. free B. open C. quiet D. different28. A. special B. familiar C. normal D. close29. A. live B. study C. hide D. cook30. A. operations B. tasks C. plays D. acts31. A. strong B. healthy C. a

17、ble D. happy32. A. hands B. wealth C. earnings D. abilities33. A. telephone B. education C. housing D. food34. A. brave B. clever C. learned D. independent35. A. asked B. sent C. trained D. made36. A. taken B. called C. tried D. carried37. A. life B. job C. body D. mind38. A. successfully B. gradual

18、ly C. quickly D. hardly39. A. with B. for C. like D. as40. A. and B. but C. so D. or41. A. needs B. asks C. gets D. offers42. A. receive B. get C. complete D. stop43. A. short B. enough C. good D. long44. A. ideas B. abilities C. time D. work45. A. helpful B. careful C. useful D. cheerfulIII. 阅读 ASr

19、i Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.ArriveThe national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The countrys main airport is Colombo Bandara

20、naike, located 29km north of the capital city. w.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网Why now? The best time to visit Sri Lankas southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, youll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Light

21、s”, is Sri Lankas main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.See There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over t

22、he jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambullas cave temple, the countrys largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picture-like town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where age-old customs, arts, and c

23、rafts remain.Do Sri Lanka owns about 1,600km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colourful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one

24、 of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.TasteSri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet. Did you know?Sri Lanka is kno

25、wn for its tea, but it is also the worlds largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).46. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka? A. Kandy. B. Anuradhapura. C. Polonnaruwa. D. Colombo.47. If you want to know something about “Diwali”, youd better go there in . A. September.

26、B. October. C. November. D. May.48. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka . A. is in the Pacific Ocean B. is famous for its excellent food C. is the worlds largest producer of tea D. has only flights to London49. The author wrote the article in order to . A. introduce the picturesque landscape of

27、 Sri Lanka B. let readers know what is famous for in Sri Lanka C. make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world D. let people get more travel information about Sri Lankaw.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网B Join the thousands of professionals and international travelers who depend on Chanps- Elysees S

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33、n 6 weeks and we will completely reimburse you.50. The audio-magazines in the passage are_. A. published in European languages B. read on the computer screen C. designed in the form of small-sized books D. broadcast on television and the radio51. The audio-magazines are mainly for_w.w.w.k.&s.5*u

34、.c.#om高.考.资.源.网. A. European journalists B. professional travelers C. language learners D. magazine collectors52. What is mentioned as a feature of the audio-magazines? A. They are translated into English. B. They are convenient for the users. C. They are very easy to read D. They are cheap and popu

35、lar.53. What does the underlined part "reimburse you" probably mean? A. Return the money you paid. B. Change the product you bought. C. Offer you a free repair. D. Guarantee you the quality.CTo the Editor,I have been reading your newspaper, the Hometown Gazette, for the past two years, eve

36、r since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such as The New York Times. In fact, we still have the Times delivered on Sundays. The entire family enjoys reading the recipes(食谱) in the newspaper, as well as the Styles section.The

37、Times is great, but the Gazette is another story. I' ve never read an article that doesn't contain at least three or four spelling or grammatical errors. For instance, in last week's issue, you misspelled the word“secretary,”used a singular verb with a plural noun, and used “it's”as

38、a possessive(所有格). And that was just in the lead story! In case you never went to elementary school, “it's”means “it is. ”It's not a possessive adjective!It's a pity that this tiny little hick (乡下) town has only one newspaper, because I' d like to have an alternative to the rag you p

39、ublish. I find it hard to believe your news stories. If you can' t spell correctly, how can you get your facts right？I' ve been meaning to get this off my chest for some time. Please cancel my subscription(订阅 ).And buy yourself a dictionary.Sincerely,Jane Z. Jones54. Which phrase from the pa

40、ssage shows the writer' s prejudice(偏见)？A. get this off my chest B. tiny little hick townC. reading the recipes in the magazineD. three or four spelling or grammatical errors55. The author's tone in this passage can best be described as A. happy B. humorous C. objective(客观的) D. angry56. Whic

41、h statement from the passage is a fact？A. We still have the Times delivered on Sundays.B. It' s a pity this town has only one newspaper.C. The Times is great, but the Gazette is another story.D. You never went to elementary school.57. Which statement of the following is not true according to the

42、 passage？A. The writer once lived in New York City, so he was used to reading newspapers like The New York Times.B. The entire family enjoys reading the Styles section in the local newspaper.C. The writer has long been planning to express his dissatisfaction with the local newspaper.D. It is obvious

43、 that the editors of the newspaper are not very careful about their work.DNew York: when the first jet struck, World Trade Center at 8:48 am on Tuesday, the People in 2 World Trade Center with a view of the instant damage across the divide had the clearest sense of what they, too, must do: get out f

44、ast.Katherine Hachinski, who had been knocked off her chair by the blast of heat exploding from the neighboring tower, was one of those. Despite her 70 years of age, Ms Hachinski, an architect working on the 91st floor of 2 World Trade Centre, the south tower, went for the stairs. Twelve floors abov

45、e her, Judy Wein, an executive (经理), screamed and set off too.But others up and down the 110 floors, many without clear views of the damage across the way and thus unclear about what was happening, were not so sure. And the 18 minutes before the next plane would hit were ticking off.Nobody were unce

46、rtain about what was the best thing to do, formal announcements inside the sound tower instructed people to stay put, telling them that the building was all right and the threat was limited to the other tower.Some left, others stayed. Some began to climb down and, when met with more announcements an

47、d other cautions to stop or return, went back up. The decisions made in those instants proved to be of great importance, because many who chose to stay were doomed(注定死亡) when the second jet crashed into the south tower, killing many and stranding(使某物留在) many more in the floors above where the jet hi

48、t.One of those caught in indecision was the executive at Fuji Bank UAS.Richard Jacobs of Fuji Bank left the 79th floor with the other office workers, but on the 48th floor they heard the announcement that the situation was under control. Several got in the lifts and went back up, two minutes or so b

49、efore the plane crashed-into their floor.“I just dont know what happened to them,” Mr. Jacobs said. w.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网58. From the passage, we know that the south tower was hit by the plane_.A. at 8: 30B. 18 minutes earlier than the north towerC. at around 9:06D. at 8:4859. The underl

50、ined words “stay put” means_.A. stay in the buildingB. leave at onceC. put everything back and then leaveD. keep silent60. Fewer people would have died if_.A. more announcement had been made B. people hadnt used the liftsC. the incident had happened on a weekendETaking good notes is a time-saving sk

51、ill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 61  Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom

52、discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 62 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.63w.w.w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om高.考.资.源.网The following methods may work best for you.     Read the text quickly to find t

53、he main facts and ideas in it.     Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.     Write your notes in your own words.        64      

54、60;Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.65A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to inc