新人教版高二英语上学期期中考试试卷

1、河北沧州市颐和中学09-10学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题说明：本试卷共分第一卷选择题和第二卷非选择题两局部，总分值150分。考试时间120分钟。第一卷两局部 共95分第一局部：知识运用共三节，总分值50分第一节 单词辩音共5分，每个1分1. forget A forbid B fortune C forward D former2. edible A economic B element C encourage D election3. thus A theater B threaten C thorn D therefore4. unique A uneasy B upset C univ

2、ersity D unrestate A around B operate C surface D unhappy第二节 单项填空共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 6. -Jane wasnt in when Jack came, was she?-_, but she left a few minutes later.A. No, she was B. Yes, she was C. Yes, she wasnt D. No, she wasnt7. There are only _ natura

3、l resources as there were thirty years ago.A. as half much B. as half many C. half as much D. half as many8. The best way to learn a foreign language is to go to the country and learn it from _ speakers.A. mother B. excellent C. real D. native9. -Did you write to Grace last summer?-No, but I _ her o

4、ver winter vacation.A. will be seen B. will be seeing C. will have seen D. will have been seen10. There was a lot of fun at last nights party. You _ have come, but why didnt you?A. must B. might C. need D. should11. Every time she tried to argue with her brother, she would _by crying her eyes out.A.

5、 keep on B. stay up C. end up D. benefit from 12. Id like to know the way you think of _ your handwriting.A. to improve B. improving C. how to improve D. improve13. -How soon will he leave for South Korea?-_.A. Every three weeks B. For three weeks.C. Three weeks later D. In three weeks time14. I _ y

6、ou for sixteen years and I still dont know what goes on in your mind.A. have married B. have got married toC. have married with D. have been married to15. He sat quietly in the room, listening to the rain _ against the window.A. beating B. hitting C. striking D. knocking16. She often helps the stude

7、nts _ she thinks are not good at English.A. whom B. which C. who D. when17. Francis Presto Blair, Jr _ born in Kentucky, lived and worked in Missouri.A. was B. he was C although D. which was18. -What else did you do _ sending e-mails?-I watched a TV series on CCTV-1.A. besides B. except C. except fo

8、r D. except that19. -I didnt mean _ her.-But talking like that means _ her.A. to hurt; to hurt B. hurting; hurting C. to hurt; hurting D. hurting; to hurt20. I wonder how she _like that to her parents.A. dare to speak B. dare speaking C. dared speak D. dares speak第三节 完型填空共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分阅读下面短文，从短

9、文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Scientists find that hard-working people live longer than average men and women. Career women are _21_ than housewives, Evidence (证据) shows that _22_ are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows _23_ the unemployment rate increases by 1%,

10、the death rate increases correspondingly (相应地) by 2%. All this _24_ one point: Work is helpful to health. Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, _25_ loneliness and solitude (孤独). Researches show that people feel _26_ and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the

11、happiest are those who are _27_. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as _28_ between man and reality. By work, people _29_ each other. By collective (集体的) activity, they find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health.

12、The loss of work _30_ the loss of everything. It affects man spiritually and makes him liable to (易于)_31_. _32_, work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感) and a sense of _33_. Work makes one feel his value and status in society. When _34_ finishes his writing or a doctor successfully _35_ a patien

13、t or a teacher sees his students _36_, they are happy _37_. From the above we can come to the conclusion _38_ the more you work, _39_ you will be. Let us work hard, _40_ and live a happy and healthy life.21. A. more healthier B. healthier C. weaker D. worse22. A. career women B. the busy C. the jobl

14、ess D. the hard-working23. A. that whenever  B. whether  C. that though  D. since24. A. comes down to  B. equals to  C. adds up to D. amounts to25. A. 不填 B. off C. in touch with D. away from26. A. happy, interested  B. glad, joyfulC. cheerful, concerned  D. unhappy

15、, worried27. A. busy  B. free C. lazy  D. empty28. A. a river  B. a gap C. a channel  D. a bridge29. A. come across  B. come into contact withC. look down upon  D. watch over30. A. means B. stands C. equals  D. matches31. A. success  B. death C. victory 

16、D. disease32. A. Besides  B. Nevertheless C. However D. Yet33. A. disappointment B. achievement C. regret  D. apology34. A. a worker B. a farmer C. a writer D. a manager35. A. manages  B. controls C. operates on D. deals with36. A. raise  B. grow C. rise  D. increase37. A. i

17、n a word  B. without a word C. at a word  D. beyond words38. A. that  B. which  C. what  D. 不填.39. A. the lonelier and weaker  B. lonelier and weaker C. happier and healthier  D. the happier and healthier40. A. study well  B. studying well C. study good&#

18、160; D. studying good第二局部：阅读理解共25小题。第一节每题2分，第二节每题1分；总分值45分第一节 阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome people were eating and drinking in a coffee house. A young woman was sitting alone at a table. She was wearing a beautiful diamond necklace. There was an ugly man at a table not far from

19、 her. He was looking at her necklace all the time.Suddenly the lights went out. The coffee house was in darkness. The woman started to shout. She was very frightened. A few minutes later the lights came on again. The woman was crying. Her necklace was missing.The manager quickly closed all the doors

20、. He telephoned the police. No one could get out of the coffee house. The policemen soon came. The police inspector told his men to search everyone. The necklace was not on anyone. They then searched the whole coffee house. The necklace couldnt be found.The police inspector then looked at the faces

21、of all the people in the coffee house. He saw the ugly man and looked at the man carefully. He went up to the man and picked up the bowl of soup that was on his table. He then poured the soup into a glass. The necklace fell out. The policemen caught hold of the man and took him away. The young woman

22、 was happy to get back her necklace.56. A young woman lost her necklace in _ .A. a hospital B. a shop C. a coffee house D. a restaurant57. The manager closed all the doors and _ . A. searched everyone in the coffee house B. searched the whole coffee house C. telephoned the police D. looked at all th

23、e people in the coffee house58. The police inspector found the necklace in _ .A. a cup of coffee B. a bowl of rice C. a glass of milk D. a bowl of soup59. The necklace was stolen by _ . A. a beautiful girl B. an old woman C. a young student D. an ugly manBWashington D. C. is the capital of the Unite

24、d States. It's the center of the national government. Its a busy, working city with a large population. But what is more, Washington is also a city of history and culture.Washington was created in 1790, when Congress (the highest law-making body of the U. S. A.) decided to place the nation new c

25、apital in the east of the country. It was built halfway between the northern and the southern states of the America. And of course it was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States.There are many tourist sights in Washington. One of them is the White House. This is the h

26、ome and office of the President of the United States. Most visitors are, however, surprised by how small the White House actually is.Washington is also a great culture city. The Library of Congress contains (包括) one of the largest library collections in the world. The Smithsonian Museum holds the na

27、tion's largest collection of cultural materials. And me John F. Kennedy Center is a famous center of art and culture. It. has many great musical and theatre performances throughout the year.60. The writer mainly talks about _A. Washington B. the history of Washington C. buildings and sights-in W

28、ashington D. the history and culture of Washington61. From the passage we know that Washington is situated(位于) in _ .A. the east of the U. S. A. B. the center of the U. S. A;C. the east, on the middle point from north to south, of the country D. the east and half-way away from the north62. The White

29、 House impresses(给人印象) the people most for _ . A. its white color B. its size C. its history D. it is the home and office of the president63. The writer introduces Washington in the order of_ . . A. general introduction, history, sights and culture B. population, history and culture C. general intro

30、duction, history, sights, buildings and cultureD. history and cultureCHe wanted to go to college, and the only thing that might have stopped him was his disability. But this year, Zhang Yan and other physically disabled kids can realize their dream just like any other students. As registration(报名)fo

31、r this years college entrance examinations draws near, the government has loosened its requirements on physical examinations for new college students. A new rule was jointly decided in March by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and the China Disabled Persons Federation. It clearly st

32、ates that no student should be rejected(拒绝)simply because they have a physical disability. Schools may still advise disabled students on the choice of their major if it is likely to affect their future chances of employment . However ,the final decision will be up to the student., “Now I can just go

33、 ahead and do my best in the exams. I dont have to worry that my healthier classmates will have the upper hand because of my disability, said Zhang happily. The 18-year-old boy will graduate this year from a Chengdu high school in Sichuan Province .He lost an eye during an accident as a child. Zhang

34、s mother called Peking University to ask if her sons eye problem would make it difficult for him to accepted by the universitys Bio-chemistry Department. She was happy to find out that their choice of students would be based “fairly on exam results. “The university official said my son would be judg

35、ed at the same level as other students , said Zhangs mother.64. From the report we can infer that Zhang Yan probably _.is not sure of his success in the coming exam does a very good job in his studies.Will not be chosen by the Peking University.Shows not much interest in Peking University.65. From t

36、he 5th paragraph we can infer that _.some colleges have strict limits to disabled students a major is not important to disabled students.Students are not free to choose their major.disabled students may have difficulty finding a job if their major is not chosen properly.66. Which of the following st

37、atements is WRONG according to the report?There will be no physical examinations for new college students this year .Zhang Yan has some interest in Bio-chemistry .Examination marks are quite important to students.Many colleges used to set limits to disabled students.67. Which can be the best headlin

38、e for this report?Zhang Yan Will Go To University.Colleges Open Up To The Disabled Lucky Disabled StudentsD. A New Rule For Colleges. DFred Michel is one of 7.2 million Americans who moonlight, or hold more than one job.Once a week, after his day job as medical director of a mental health center, th

39、e 40-year-old psychiatrist(精神病大夫) heads to a part-time job at a treatment center for young people. Twice a month, he travels three hours to another teenage treatment center.Last year, 5.4 percent of the American workforce held second jobs, according to the US Labor Department, and that looks set to

40、increase this year.Many workers like the safety that moonlighting provides, says Carl Hausamn, the writer of “Moonlighting: 148 Great Ways to Make Money on the Side.The information from he US Labor Department shows that 40 percent of US moonlighters in 1997 took a second job to meet household expens

41、es or pay off debts. Others save money or buy some special things.People also take second jobs with an eye to the future-wanting to try out a new field or gain experience.Michel started moonlighting when medical systems were unstable(不稳定的). He wanted to make sure he wasnt tied to one system that end

42、ed up failing.Just as the purposes for moonlighting vary, the moonlighters cross all age and racial groups. And they work in a variety of industries-no longer just service, office and sale jobs.“Technology just affects your ability to make money, Hausman says. “That makes a frequent change in moonli

43、ghting.As its name means, moonlighting still occurs mostly at night. And that results in some pressures. Chief among them is time.Full-time employers could misunderstand, too. Some companies do not allow after-hour work because they fear it will affect their employees 9-to-5 performance.“The primary

44、 employer is saying, Wait, Im paying you for the sharp, fresh, energetic you, says Tom Gimbel, president and founder of LaSalle Staffing in Chicago. “If youre burning yourself at both ends, Its going to show.Still, the good done to the moonlighters can be great. Besides extra income, moonlighters en

45、joy variety , freedom and chance to do something new. They also may find their part-time jobs strengthen what they do full time.Besides, “its fun, Michel says. Not only do this part-time jobs offer a chance to network, stretch his professional skills and make more money, but they also give him the v

46、ariety he wouldnt find just in a full-time job.“Its a way of pulling from the spice cabinet, he says, “and offering a little variety throughout the day.68. What is the article mainly about?The ways of moonlighting.The reasons for moonlighting .The problems with moonlighting.The kinds of people who m

47、oonlight.69. The reason why Fred Michel began to moonlight is that _.he found it exciting to do a part-time job he needed to make ends meet with more money he feared he would lose his present job one dayhe felt more and more pressure from his employer70. Some companies dont allow their workers to mo

48、onlight because they are afraid _.their workers can not do extra-hour work for them their workers will be too tired to try their best at work their workers will one day turn to some other different jobs their workers will not get to work and be off work on time71. The underlined sentence “Its a way

49、to of pulling from the spice cabinet. In the last paragraph means_.moonlighting gets you away from the job you dont enjoy moonlighting offers you freedom to make extra money moonlighting strengthens your professional skills moonlighting brings you chances to do something differentEWhen he died in Ap

50、ril of 1983,Dr. Joel Hildebrand was 101years old ,who had been married for seventy-five years ,and had taught freshman chemistry to over 40,000 college students. For his life ,he had published a popular chemistry textbook and dozens of articles ,had managed the U.S. Olympic ski team, and discovered

51、a way to allow deep-sea divers to stay underwater longer .In his own way ,Dr. Hildebrand was certainly a genius. Dr. Hildebrands interest in chemistry began at an early age. In an interview ,he once said that his interest had to make his own decision about what to pay attention to .Even as a student

52、 in high school, Dr. Hildebrand had the fame as the one who learned more chemistry than his teacher knew .As a result he was given the keys to the high school chemistry lab, and there he discovered that the correct formula(公式)for a certain chemical compound was not the one given in his chemistry boo

53、k but a totally different one . Dr. Hildebrand went on to teach at the University of California at Berkeley and remained there for almost forty years.During that time, Dr, Hildebrand discovered that the gas helium(氦)could be combined with oxygen for use as diving gas to allow divers to dive deeper a

54、nd take the great pressure of the water without the physical discomforts that had been experienced when that used another gas , nitrogen. The use of helium for deep-sea diving is now standard practice .Dr. Hildebrand was also valuable to his country during both world wars .In World War I he analyzed

55、 the poisonous gases used on the battlefield and helped develop a truck that could clean and treat soldiers clothes which had been contaminated(弄脏)by poisonous gases during fighting. In World War II he helped develop a type of snowmobile ,a vehicle used to carry the soldiers through the snow in northern countries.Dr. Hildebrands retirement(退休)from teaching at the age of seventy was required by state law in California. He objected to this ,joking he thought a teachers time of retir