高二级英语第二学期期中考试

1、高二级英语第二学期期中考试英 语本试卷四大题，共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名和座号填写在答题卡上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试题卷上.3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，考生将答题卡交回，试题卷自行带走。听力（共两节，满分3

2、5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听独白或对话（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）听下面五段对话或独白，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第1段材料，回答13题。1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a schoolB. In a libraryC. In a shop2. How many kinds of things does the man buy in all? A. 4B. 5C. 63. H

3、ow much are all the things? A. Twenty yuanB. Fifteen yuan and sixty fenC. Fifty yuan and sixteen fen听第2段材料，回答46题。4. What machine does the woman know how to use? A. The coffee machineB. The phone systemC. The fax machine5. How many words can the woman type in a minute? A. About 60 words in a minute B

4、. About 70 words in a minute C. About 80 words in a minute6. What can we know from the conversation? A. The man is a new comer in the officer B. The woman can speak at least two languages C. The woman will take the report to the head office听第3段材料，回答79题。7. What are the two speakers talking about? A.

5、A part-time jobB. A computer lessonC. A summer holiday plan8. How did the man get this information? A. He asked the computer centre B. He received a letter C. He received an e-mail.9. What does the woman think of herself? A. She knows little about computers B. She doesnt have much experience C. She

6、has little interest in the Internet听第4段材料，回答1012题。10. What surprised the woman when she arrived in the USA? A. The history of AmericaB. The number of ethnic(民族的,种族的) groupsC. The languages of different groups11. Why did Jews come to America? A. In 1840s potato harvest failed B. They were brought as

7、slaves in 1930s C. It was not safe for them to live in Europe.12. Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned in the conversation? A. JapaneseB. GreeksC. Indians听第5段材料，回答1315 题。13. Where is Sima Fan studying now? A. At a university in GermanyB. At a university in ChinaC. At a university in Canada

8、14. How long has Frane Studied Chinese? A. One yearB. Two yearsC. Three years15. How many Chinese cities has Frane visited? A. Fewer than threeB. Only threeC. More than three第二节 听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面一段对话或独白，根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入空号为1620的空格之中，录音读两遍。你有90秒的答题时间。ItemsContentsLocation16. south of t

9、he capital cityCompositionOne living room, one dinning room, 17. 18. , a garden and a garageKitchen equipmentA refrigerator, 19 . and an electric stovePrice20. 语言知识及运用（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2130各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。It is very important to have healthy

10、 teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us to look nice.How does a tooth go bad? The 21 begins in a little crack in the enamel（珐琅）covering of the tooth. This happens after germs and bits of food have 22 there. Then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth. In the end, poison goe

11、s into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.How can we keep our teeth 23 ? First, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the small holes in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can 24 our teeth to check that they are growing in the right way. 25 , many people wait until they

12、have toothache before they see a dentist. Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride（氟化物）toothpaste at least 26 a day-once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to 27 between our teeth after a meal. Thirdly, we should eat food that is

13、 28 to our teeth and our body, milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially 29 we eat them between meals. They are harmful because they 30 our teeth and cause decay.21. A. destructionB. decayC. faultD.

14、hurt22. A. storedB. collectedC. laidD. piled23. A. healthyB. completeC. effectiveD. painless24. A. observeB. skimC. watchD. examine25. A. UnexpectedlyB. Certainly smallC. UnfortunatelyD. Generally26. A. onceB. twiceC. three timesD. four times27. A. drillB. digC. cleanD. explore28. A. deliciousB. val

15、uableC. beneficialD. meaningful29. A. whatB. howC. whetherD. when30. A. stick toB. attach toC. fix onD. keep to第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷上标号为3140的相应位置上。Do you feel 31 difficult to be happy all the time? Now Ill give you some tips 32 how to make yours

16、elf happy. One way is being 33 (self) because unselfishness is the key factor 34 (require) if you want to get along well with others. By 35 (say) being unselfish we mean we 36 not want everything our own way or demand the best share of everything. Another way is to look for good points in 37 people.

17、 Youll find most people pleasant to go with and it will surely make you happy. Third, you can not expect to be too perfect, 38 dont be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everything will be OK if you try to make things right. Finally, it is important to remember that while you are no 39 (bad) than

18、others, chances you have may not be much better. In this case, 40 surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. 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。AHappy birthday! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of course they do. Birthday

19、s celebrate the day we were born. Besides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of growth and maturity（成熟）-or so we hope. We all like to imagine that were getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of growth in others, as well. For instance, seeing our child

20、ren develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, like people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process. But growing old? Thats a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act you

21、ng and feel young. As the old saying goes, “Youre as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People in some countries value the aged as a source of experience and wisdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least

22、“young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just to get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in personal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may su

23、ffer from poor nutrition, medical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimination（歧视）. In 1987, American sociologist Pat Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often treated rudely-even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young person, she received m

24、uch more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing fast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby borners” are rapidly entering the groups of the elderly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles（皱纹）are “in”. Marketing experts

25、 are already noticing this group of consumers.41. We can infer from the second paragraph that . A. young people lack experience and wisdom B. American older people often joke about their old age C. American culture is very young D. different countries have different opinions on the old age42. The ma

26、in idea of the third paragraph is . A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of money and receive good medical care B. the old people in America are leading a hard life without good nutrition, medical care or housing C. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65 D. American social secu

27、rity benefits are not good43. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by . A. seriousB. badC. disappearing slowlyD. growing fast44. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph? A. The public will change their attitude towards old people. B. People will p

28、rovide more services to the old in their communities C. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of the old D. Companies will soon produce more goods for old Americans45. From this passage we can know . A. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as growing old B. in America, gro

29、wing up is a wonderful process, while growing old is not C. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while growing up is not D. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processB Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign bu

30、sinessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English, especially your spoken English. Here are some advertisements about English language training. You may find the information you need.Global English CenterGeneral English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and

31、 writing.3-month(700 yuan), 6-month(1,200 yuan) and one-year(2,000yuan) courses.Choice of morning or evening classes, 3 hours per day, Mon.- Fri.Experienced college English teachersClose to city center and bus stopsTel: 67705272; Add: 105 Ahongshan Road, 100082 Modern Language SchoolSpecial courses

32、in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skillsSmall classes (12-16 students) on Sat. Sun. from 2:00-5:00p.m.Native English teachers from Canada and USA.Language lab and computers supplied.3-month course:1,050 yuan; 6-month course:1,850 yuan.Write or phone; Modern Langua

33、ge School, 675 Park Road, 100056Tel: 67353019The 21st Century English Training CentreWe specialize in effective（卓有成效的）teaching at all levels.We offer morning or afternoon classes: both three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and sum

34、mer holidays.Only 15-minute walk from city centre.Call 67801642 for more information.The International House of EnglishThreesix-month English courses for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week; convenient class hours: 9:00 a.m-12:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.A four-mon

35、th evening programme for developing speaking skill (same cost as day classes).Free sightseeing and social activities. Very close to the Central Park. For further information call 6743230846. You can find a passage like this . A. in booksB. in newspapersC. in magazinesD. in classroom47. You work from

36、 9:00a.m to 4:30p.m. every day. Which school will you choose? A. Global English Center and Modern Language School B. Global English Center and The International House of English C. Modern Language School and The 21st Century English Training Centre. D. The 21st Century English Training Centre and Th

37、e International House of English48. The 21st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three schools in that . A. its teaching quality is betterB. it is nearest to the city center C. its courses are more advancedD. it requires an entrance examination49. You will probably prefer to

38、go to The International House of English because it . A. offers free sightseeing and social activitiesB. has a special course in spoken EnglishC. costs less than the other schoolsD. has native English teachers50. If you take the evening programme at The International House of English, you will pay a

39、bout . A. 60 yuanB. 240 yuanC. 720 yuanD. 960 yuanC Newspapers are not nearly as popular today as they were in the past. There are not very many people who seriously read a newspaper every day. Most people read only the sports pages, the advice or the gossip columns, the comics, and perhaps the clas

40、sified advertisements. Most people dont take the time to read the real news. They attempt to catch the readers interest with pictures and exciting headlines. These techniques are used on the front page because it is the first thing you see when you pick up the paper. The first page attracts attentio

41、n and encourages the reader to look through the rest of the paper. This is why editors always look for a good first page story and headline to make them stop and look. If the headline is horrible enough or frightening enough or wild enough, perhaps they will go on to read the front page anymore. The

42、y may read the headlines, but that is all, then they turn to the sports page, or comics, or advertisements. It seems that people do not want the news from a newspaper anymore. They say they get the news on the television now. More people watch television news because it is easier and more interestin

43、g than reading a newspaper. What about you? Do you read news from a newspaper? Do you think it is easier to get the news from television? Or do you care about news at all? Would you mind if there were no news?51. According to the passage, newspaper are . A. more popular todayB. less popular today C.

44、 as popular as beforeD. getting more and more popular52. We can know from the passage that the newspaper editors think the important part of the newspaper is . A. the front pageB. the sports page C. the headlinesD. the classified advertisements53. According to the author, which of the following news

45、paper will most probably attract the readers attention? A. The ones with interesting pictures and exciting headlines on the front page. B. The ones with sports news on the front page. C. The ones with classified ads on the front page. D. The ones with gossip columns on the front page.54. According t

46、o the passage, most people read all of the following except . A. the sports pageB. comics C. advertisementsD. the real news55. The authors attitude toward newspaper is . A. sympatheticB. critical C. negativeD. undetermined第二节：信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）下面是一篇应用文及其应用场合的信息，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。并在答题纸上将该选项

47、标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余的。. Lowton CollegeSituated in a pleasant area of the city close to river. Convenient for North Wales and the English Lake District.Courses in English run all year.Part-time courses available in the eveningsdays.We will arrange accommodation with an English family.B. Bristow College The

48、 college is in the centre of Bristow. Full-time courses at all levels, beginners to advanced, from September to June. Visits arranged to places of interest. Excellent range of sports offered. Students arrange their own accommodation in flats and houses.C. Shepton College Situated in the centre of Lo

49、ndon close to underground and buses. Classes are offered all through the year. Daytime English courses up to ten hours per week. Evening classes of four hours per week. Extra classes offered in English for Business. Accommodation in the college.D. Howe College The college is in the city centre, but

50、near the North Yorkshire countryside and the sea. Classes run from September to June. Part-time and full-time courses from beginners to advanced (daytime only). Full-time courses in English with Business Studies. Trips arranged to places of interest Help given in finding a flat or room in the sea.E.

51、 Daunston College Daunston is a small town in the Midlands near pleasant countryside. Part-time and full-time classes available from September to June. Full-time summer school in August Complete beginners part-time only Trips and other social events arranged regularly. Accommodation in the college o

52、r with families.F. Exford College Exford is beside the sea and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Courses at all levels, September to June (full-time). Summer schools(mornings only) during August. Full social programme including sports and hobby clubs provided by the college. Students live in coll

53、ege rooms or with families.请阅读下列五个人的基本信息，根据各人要求，然后匹配相关大学：56. Lucy wants a course in Business Studies and English, starting in September. She would prefer to be in a city, but wants a college which will organize visits, so she can see something of Britain.57. Jean wants to attend classes for a few ho

54、urs a week in July, so that he has plenty of free time to visit the countryside. He wants to stay in a city, with a family.58. Laura is looking for a full-time beginners course and can come to Britain at any time. She is keen on sport and wants to stay with a family.59. Mike likes big cities. He hop

55、es to find work during the day, so he is looking for an evening class. He wants to live in a flat or house.60. Anne is going to spend August in Britain. She knows some English already and wants a full-time course. She wants to meet people through the college and live with a family.人物 大学56. LucyA. Lowton College57. JeanB. Bristow College58. LauraC. Shepton College59. MikeD. Howe College60. AnneE. Daunston CollegeF. Exford College写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）请根据以下的情景说明使用5个规范的英语句子描述全部所给的信息内容，并组织成连贯的短文。情景说明：假设你是王飞，即将赴美学习，今天早上刚刚买到机票。请将你的行程用email 告诉准