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1、西南师大附中20102011学年度上期期中考试高二英语试题（总分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）第一卷（三部分 共115分）第一部分：听力（共三节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟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1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1 What will the man probably do tomorrow? A. Play tenn

2、is with the woman.  B. Go Swimming with the woman. C. Go hiking with a friend. 2 What are the colors of the dresses the woman bought?A. Red and black.B. Blue and white.C. Red and blue.3 What did the woman do last night? A. She enjoyed a good concert.        B. She

3、was writing a paper.    C. She and her sister were reading a paper at home. 4 What does the woman mean? A. The man can sit with her. B. The man should find some other place to sit. C. The man is her friend. 5 Why is Mary not in the dormitory? A. Shes gone home to see her parents.

4、 B. Shes working in the hospital. C. Shes gone to see the doctor. 第二节（共12小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分18分）听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6 Where does the man want to go by Flight TA 337?  A. Hong Kong. B. B

5、eijing. C. Dubai. 7  When is the man going home? A. September 30th.B. October 30th.C. August 30th.8 Who is Lily in the conversation? A. The womans friend.     B. The man and the womans daughter.    C. The mans mother. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。 9 Whats the probable relations

6、hip between the two speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Friends. C. Doctor and patient. 10 What does the man do? A. He is a student. B. He is an English teacher. C. He is a manager. 11 Why does the woman tell the man not to go to school? A. She wants him to be better soon. B. She wants him to read more

7、books. C. She wants him not to carry the flu to other people. 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。 12 What is Professor Johnson expert in? A. Environment.   B. Government. C. Development 13 Why do many people support to build the factory?A. The factory is not far from their homes. B. The factory does no harm

8、 to their life. C. The factory can provide the people jobs. 14 What is the probable job of the woman? A. A policewoman. B. A reporter. C. A student. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题. 15 Why does the man ask the woman for help?A. He asks her to find the way. B. He asks her for a math book. C. He asks her for a solut

9、ion to a math problem. 16 Which is the womans worst subject?A. Math. B. English. C. Chemistry. 17 Whats the two speakers problem in maths learning?A. They dont work hard. B. Their teacher doesnt know them at all. C. They should find a better way to learn math. 第三节 （共3小题；每小题1.5分，满分4.5分）请听下面一段独白，用所听到的

10、独白中的词或数填空，每空限填一个词或一个数。填入的内容要写在答题卡相应的位置上。在听本段独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。本段独白读两遍。 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 An Underwater MeetingMembers included 18 of Maldives and 12 ministers. Process The meeting has lasted 19 minutes. Aim to achieve Signed a declaration and sent the message to let the 20 kn

11、ow what is happening and what will happen to the Maldives. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21 Those citizens who love _ nature told us that a lot of precious plants in Mount Jinyun stood in _ danger.A. a; aB. the; theC. /; theD. /; /22 Would

12、you come to our home for a chat right now?Cool, _.A. when convenient B. if you are convenientC. if convenientD. when you are convenient23 It is the photo we took years ago _ we were at university_ often calls up my memories of my college life.A. that; thatB. when; whereC. when; thatD. that; where24

13、The government has raised the tax on urban building (房产税) with the _ of controlling the price of buildings.A. intentionB. introductionC. purposeD. development25 _ the difficulty that he has supporting his big family, he still makes every effort to realize his dream, which I believe is _ his reach.A.

14、 Despite; withinB. Though; beyondC. Though; within D. Despite; of26 The first time I _ here, it was the year of 1980; this is the third time that I _ to Chongqing.A. came; had visitedB. had come; visitedC. came; have visitedD. had come; have visited27 Hey, Mike. An Indian man recently sang for 80 ho

15、urs straight, setting a new Guinness world record.Really? Its really a(an) _ feat(本事).A. extraordinaryB. curiousC. specialD. intelligent28 _ some time for your family, which _ a better family relationship.A. Set out; leads toB. Set aside; contributes toC. Set off; devotes toD. Set up; relates to29 T

16、he police recommended that the _ in the accident _ to the hospital nearby at once.A. injure; should be sentB. injuring; sendC. injured; be sentD. injured; should send30 When I was in Suzhou, I found all the streets _ neatly (整齐地).A. design B. designingC. designedD. to design31 A goal is to ones life

17、 _ a sail is to a boat. _ can one succeed without a goal.A. what; SeldomB. that; HardlyC. what; NorD. that; Neither 32 Once _ from space, the Great Wall is till great in sight.A. seeingB. to seeC. seenD. saw33 There standing _ the hawthorn tree that stands for their love while _ are the lovers.A. is

18、; goingB. is; goneC. are; goingD. are; gone34 By the time you _ your work this evening, I will be watching my favorite Korean TV series.A. get throughB. had got throughC. will have got throughD. have got through35 It is ridiculous (荒唐的) that so many people believe the world will disappear in 2012._

19、it is true?A. So whatB. What forC. What ifD. Whats up第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。School was over and I felt quite tired. I sat at the very 36 of the crowded bus because of my anxiety(焦虑) to go home. Sitting there makes me 37 like a shiny co

20、in in a pile of dull pennies.Janie, the 38 , tried to break the uncomfortable 39 by starting a conversation. I tried to mind my manners and politely 40 her, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 41 , her conversation was worth listening to.“My fathers sick,” she said to no on

21、e in 42 , I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. “Whats wrong with him?” I asked. With her eyes wet and her voice tight from fighting the tears, she 43 , “Heart trouble.” Her eyes lowered as she continued. “Ive 44 lost my mum, so I dont think I can stand losing him.”I was shocked. My 45 ached

22、 for her. And this reminded me of the great 46 my own mother was thrown into when her father 47 . I saw how hard it was, and still is, for her. I wouldnt like anyone to 48 that.Suddenly I 49 Janie wasnt only a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a whole world of 50 and concerns, too. I sudden

23、ly felt very selfish(自私). I realized I had only thought of people as far as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no 51 to Janie 52 she was a bus driver. I had judged(评价) her by her 53 and brushed her off as unimportant.For all I know, Im just another person in 54 elses world, and may not even

24、 be 55 . I should not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go to, people to see and appointment to keep. Understanding people is an art.36 A. front B. end C. side D. middle37 A. stand for B. stand up C. stand out D. stand by38 A. doctor B. driver C. teacher D. classmate39 A

25、. mood B. condition C. atmosphere D. occasion40 A. listen to B. argue with C. explain to D. talk to41 A. however B. instead C. therefore D. otherwise42 A. surprise B. particular C. purpose D. silence43 A. replied B. shouted C. cried D. spoke44 A. totally B. alreadyC. completely D. heavily45 A. leg B

26、. stomach C. heartD. head46 A. pain B. respect C. happiness D. disappointment47 A. was lost B. was away C. died D. was sick48 A. go against B. go for C. go by D. go through49 A. realized B. recognized C. argued D. explained50 A. family B. school C. friend D. job51 A. money B. attention C. respect D.

27、 time52 A. unless B. though C. because D. while53 A. voice B. job C. family D. look54 A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. nobody55 A. happy B. smart C. important D. useful第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting fo

28、r my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the wonderful works.A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided she was doing all the talking. I admired his patience for tolerating her co

29、nstant words. Disturbed by their noise, I moved on.I encountered them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her constant talking, I moved away quickly.I was standing at the counter of the museum gift store doing some shopping when the couple approached the exit

30、. Before they left, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He turned it into a long cane (手杖) and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wifes jacket.“Hes a brave man,” the clerk at the counter said, “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age.

31、During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldnt change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever theres a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked, “He cant see.”“Cant see! Youre wrong. He sees a lot. More than you or I do,” the clerk said, “His wife describes each

32、 painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life.And I saw the love shared by two peop

33、le as I watched this couple walk away arm in arm.56 Which of the following statements is true?A. The husband was doing all the talking when the couple viewed the works. B. The husband tapped his way to the coatroom to get his jacket. C. The husband was considered a brave man by the clerk at the stor

34、e. D. The husband allowed blindness to change his life.57 The underlined word “encountered” in the passage means “_”.A. saw B. metC. talked D. argued 58 At first the authors attitude towards the wife of the couple was _.A. positive B. neutral C. bored D. admiring59 What can be inferred from the pass

35、age is _. A. the man had his eyes blinded in a fightB. the man must be a painter beforeC. the woman was very devoted to his husbandD. the man often killed time by visiting exhibitionsBGoats are amazing animals. They can survive just about anywhere. Altogether there are nine species of goats in the w

36、orld.Goats have more uses than you could ever imagine. Goats meat can be eaten and goats milk is becoming popular as a healthy choice to drink milk. Goats milk is easier to take in than cows milk and it is called universal milk as it can be used to bottle-feed most animals. In nutrition, it is also

37、good. Goats skins are still used today to make gloves and other items of clothing. The initial reasons for domesticating (驯化) goats were to get goats hair, meat and milk. Goats skins were used up until the Middle Ages for making bottles to hold water and wine for people who were traveling or camping

38、.Just like sheep, goats are considered to be the first domesticated animal. The domestication process began over 10,000 years ago in a North Iranian town. A lot of people keep goats as pets nowadays.Goats are easily trained and you can teach them to pull carts and walk on ropes. Goats are also known

39、 for escaping their pens (圈). If you have unsecured fencing, your goats will be interested in it and test it out and soon you will know where the openings are. Goats are also widely known for their ability to climb trees, although the tree generally has to be at a slight angle (角度).If goats are rais

40、ed correctly and trained from an early age, they never develop any bad habits. Goats will attack each other. However, if theyre corrected from an early age they never attack humans or other animals.60 The passage is written mainly .A. to tell people how to raise goats B. to let people know more abou

41、t goatsC. to explain how goats are domesticated D. to describe goats of different uses61 Why is goats milk called universal milk?A. It is rich in nutrition and easy to take in. B. It is good for our health.C. It is suitable to feed most animals. D. It is easy to get.62 If you want to keep a goat as

42、a pet, it is important .A. to get along well with it B. to find a professional trainerC. to develop its ability D. to train it when young63 Which of the following words can best describe goats?A. Curious and clever. B. Unfriendly and naughty.C. Careful and lazy. D. Stubborn and quiet.CGlobal TravelI

43、nternational tourist arrivals in millions443.9156.2133.138.436.7Asia and PacificMiddle East2005 statistics64 According to the statistics (统计), which part of the world attracted the most tourists in 2005?A. Middle EastB. AmericaC. Asia and PacificD. Europe65 During which interval (间隔) was there the g

44、reatest increase of global travel?A. Between 2001-2002.B. Between 2003-2004C. Between 2002-2003D. Between 2004-2005.66 Which is true about the diagram (图表)?A. The diagram shows that there will be a steady (稳固的) increase of global travel over the next few years.B. Global travel suffered a slight drop

45、 (下降) every year from 2000 to 2003.C. The number of tourists increased by 21 million from 2001 to 2002.D. Tourists from Europe made up half of the total in 2005.67 These two diagrams are mainly about _.A. different destinations for touristsB. statistics of global travel from 2000 to 2005C. the predi

46、ction (预测) of international tourists arrivals.D. the tendency (趋势) of global travelDSo you have been called for an interviewwell done. Your effort has paid off. Now go to get the job. You will feel better at the interview if you show an understanding of the nature of the organization. Ask someone wh

47、o already does it or check it out with one of the advisers. Ask a member of family or a friend to act as the employer and to give you a practice interview. Afterwards discuss how it went. Think about how the employer would prefer to see your look. Remember most of the employers are over 30. It is no

48、t wise to buy new clothes that will be worn for the first time at the interview. Its best to wear 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

49、of the place. Being 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. Remember

50、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 such questions. Look on these not just as a chance to get information but as a means to leave a better impression. Asking can

51、show knowledge and avoid asking about holidays， pension (养老金) and so on. You can check on these later when the hoped­for job is offered. And if you fail，look upon the interview as an experience in itself. Learn from it. We wish you good luck and good job hunting. 68 To make a good impression on

52、 the interviewer, it is important for you _. A. to walk through the door quicklyB. to be a little late for the interviewC. to wear your new clothes for the first timeD. to remember the interviewers name and use it sometimes69 Which of the following can you do during a job interview？A. Remain quiet t

53、o show your calmness. B. Discuss the pay，holidays and such things with the interviewer. C. Ask the interviewer some personal questions such as age, marriage. D. Be brave enough to say something about your advantage in choosing the job. 70 In which order do people usually do these steps before a job

54、interview？a. Asking a friend to give you a practice interview. b. Understanding the nature of the organization. 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， eC. b， e， a， c，

55、 d D. b， d， a， c， e71 The underlined sentence “Carelessness in any of these could cost you the job” means _. A. if you are careless，youre sure to pay some money for the interviewB. carelessness might lead to your failure in the interviewC. to be successful in job hunting，you should pay for itD. it s

56、ometimes needs carelessness to make you feel comfortableESome people can stay up all night and still get work done the next day. Im not one of them. After a night without enough sleep, I feel bad-tempered. I have trouble remembering things. And all I want to do is go to bed.How do you feel after youv