温州中学高二上学期期中英语试卷

1、温州中学2013学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷一、单项填空题：（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）1.The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without _ his notes. A. bringing upB. referring toC. reacting toD. trying on2. - My son is learning English. What dictionary shall I buy for him? - What about this one? It is _ for b

2、eginners. A. intendedB. operatedC. offeredD. delivered3. As a businessman he was a success, but as a husband he was _ failure, so their marriage ended in _failure.A. / ; /B. / ; a C. a; a D. a; /4. With electricity _ because of the road repairs, the whole building was completely dark. A. cut upB. cu

3、t offC. cut outD. cut down5. - Is the situation there any better? - On the contrary, it is _ now. A. badly offB. worse offC. well offD. better off6. The game was a great success in the United States and it soon _ to Australia and then to other _countries.A. reached, English spokenB. floated, English

4、 speakingC. expanded, English spokenD. spread, English-speaking7. With the pressure _, she was off work for weeks because she couldnt stand it any more. A. picking upB. making upC. building upD. putting up8. Young children seem to master computer games _. And playing computer games will always make

5、them feel _.A. easily, easily B. with ease, at ease C. easy, easyD. at ease, with ease9. - It was _ for man to work in the forest, especially for a woman, like Jane Goodle.- Yes, I cant agree more. It is said that only after her mother came to help her _ focus on her project.A. abnormal, was she abl

6、e toB. uncommon, she was able toC. unusual, was she able to D. extraordinary, she was able to10. I _ an old photo while _ my album, which reminded me of my happy childhood.A. came across, looking throughB. came about, looking upC. came along, looking downuponD. came up with, looking into11. - Some m

7、ore wine? ks*5u - Thank you. _. I have to drive home. A. With pleasureB. That would be niceC. Id rather notD. Just what I need12. Not _ openly may make ones point confusing, while careless words are _ to hurt others feelings.A. to speak, possibleB. speak, probableC. speaking, likelyD. spoken, sure13

8、. _, the northerners are fond of dumplings while the southerners are fond of rice. A. In commonB. In totalC. In generalD. In particular14. People in China dont like hugging each other when meeting, which _ a common _ in some European countries. A. are, practiceB. is; exerciseC. are; exerciseD. is; p

9、ractice15. One third of our school _ covered by trees, while the majority of our students _ girls. A. is, is B. are; areC. is; areD. are; is16. - What do you suppose made her worried?- _ a new cell phone.A. LoseB. LostC. LosingD. Because of losing17. - You did very well at the meeting, Black. - Well

10、, I regret _ that to the boss. A. sayB. to sayC. saidD. saying18. - Lets have a rest. - Not now. I dont want to stop _ now. A. studyingB. to studyC. for studying D. studied19. It was so cold that he had the fire _ all night long.A. to burnB. burnC. burning D. burned20. When I got back home I saw a m

11、essage pinned to the door _ “ Sorry _ you and I will call later. “ A. reading, to missB. that was read, missing C. to read, to missD. read, missing二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A couple of years ago, I decided it was time to take a break. I was about to 21 ,and I wanted to reward myself for all those col

12、lege years.As I was curiously 22 different websites and guidebooks, getting ready for my little adventure, I 23 that besides getting all the necessities, I also needed to get a sun 24 .When I got to the shop, it 25 occurred to me that in the middle of planning my 26 ,I somehow hadnt paid much attent

13、ion to the calendar. It was Feb.14, and Valentines fever had 27 the whole shopping center.I finally 28 a rack(货架) with summer hats hanging on it .I walked over and tried on a couple. I really liked one 29 .I just couldnt decide whether I wanted to get the one with a pink ribbon or a blue ribbon 30 d

14、ecoratively around it.“You looked really great on those hats, ”a middle-aged man 31 there waiting to be helpedand said to me.“Oh, thank you.” I 32 answered and increased my pace. I was in no mood to have a 33 with a stranger. I stopped by a sale rack and looked through colorful shirts.“Excuse me.” A

15、 voice suddenly 34 my dreamy state of mind. I turned around and that man was standing right behind me. He looked 35 but determined.Before I could do or say anything, he continued with what he wanted to say. “Im sorry to 36 you, but those hats looked really nice on you. You see, I dont 37 anybody to

16、buy a Valentines gift for this year, so I got you one of the hats. I 38 you dont mind.” he said while handing me a plastic bag and disappeared immediately.“Thank you!” I finally breathed out ,feeling quite surprised. Who would imagine that a 39 would walk up to you and give you a present?I do hope t

17、he man found his Valentine 40 .And most of all-I no longer feel blue on Valentines Day, even when Im alone, because I remember my hat story.21.A.retire B.speak C.defeat D.graduate22.A.searching B.searching for C.looking D.looking for 23.A.announced B.suggested C.realized D.declared24.A.hat B.glass C

18、.shirt D.bag25.A.proudly B.suddenly C.curiously D.patiently26.A.study B.reward C.trip D.present27.A.handed over B.taken over C.given out D.turned out28.A.bought B.made C.kept D.saw29.A.on business B.in particular C.at work D.in danger30.A.formed B.tied C.collected D.torn31.A.lying B.stopping C.stand

19、ing D.following32.A.angrily B.politely C.unhappily D.sadly33.A.bargain B.trade C.cooperation D.conversation34.A.continued B.interested C.attracted D.interrupted35.A.tired B.shy C.surprised D.sorry36.A.bother B.satisfy C.meet D.fit37.A.catch B.ask C.have D.advise38.A.think B.consider C.find D.hope39.

20、A.lover B.patient C.teacher D.stranger40.A.in time B.on time C.at times D.over time三、阅读理解第一节：阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并把答案写在答题卷上。（共12小题，每小题2分，满分24分）AMy mind seems always to return to the day when I met Carl. The city bus stopped at a corner to pick up the daily commuters (someone who travels

21、 regularly to and from work), a group in which I was included. Boarding the bus, I looked for a place to sit. At last, I found a place near the back.The man in the seat next to the one I was going for was an older man in a grey suit, well-worn dress shoes, and a black hat like I always pictured repo

22、rters wearing, but without the little press card. Seated, I began to read the book I had been carrying, which was Jack Kerouacs On the Road. The man in the seat next to me introduced himself by asking if I had read any other book like the one I was holding. When I told him I had, he seemed to become

23、 interested, and so did I. He introduced himself as Carl and asked if I liked jazz, and I told him that I didnt really listen to it, and that I liked rock and roll. Waiting for Carl to tell me that I should listen to real music, I was shocked when he just smiled and nodded. He said, "You remind

24、 me of myself when I was your age. I remember how my parents hated jazz and how they couldnt see how I could listen to that awful noise. I bet your parents say the same thing, dont they?" Now it was my turn to smile, amused with how right he was.As the bus carried us from one side of the city t

25、o the other, Carl and I talked about a lot of different things. The more we talked, the more amazed I became at how much the two of us really had in common, despite the age difference. I havent seen him since we parted, but the thought of our connection that day rarely leaves my mind.  

26、60;  Carl really made me think about how much we can learn from each other if we just break through the blocks between us weve got. I mean, I would have never thought before that day that I could have anything in common with someone so much older than I. But Carl taught me that no matter what w

27、e are, we are all just people, and that we should make an extra effort to try and get to know our neighbors and people we see every day, regardless of age, race, religion, sex, or anything else. If we all take the time to attempt to understand each other, I think that the world would be a much bette

28、r place that we could share together, as humans.41. From the first paragraph we know that the author _.A. did not mind whether there was a seat or not   B. hoped to have a seat when getting on the bus    C. thought the bus was overcrowded   D. looked for a sea

29、t but failed42. The author usually imagined a reporter as one who _.    A. liked jazz music  B. enjoyed talking with others     C. liked reading Jack Kerouacs works D. usually wore a black hat and press card43. After talking with Carl, the author realized

30、 that _.    A. older people were nice to talk to   B. he should have known Carl earlier    C. his parents were so different from Carl in listening to musicD. age was not necessarily a problem in heart-to-heart communication44. It can be inferred from

31、 the passage that _.A. the author hasnt seen the old man since thenB. jazz music used to be more popular than rock and rollC. the author was not satisfied with human relationships in the worldD. Carl made the author realize we humans live in peace and brotherhoodBThe fourth round of heavy smog to hi

32、t Beijing in four weeks has sent more people to the hospital with respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses and led to calls for laws to control the pollution.Pan Shiyi, a celebrity, said he is planning to propose a Clean Air Act to the local government. As a representative to the Beijing Municipal People's C

33、ongress, he started an online survey at 9:20 a.m. Within three hours, more than 25,000 web users, or 99 percent of total respondents (应答者) , welcomed his proposal.They have good reasons to stand alongside Pan. The latest round of haze（雾霾）reduced visibility to under 500 meters in many parts of the ci

34、ty. The smog has also led to a great increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children and the elderly. Anxious parents and doctors almost all blame the smoggy air for the illnesses. Though most schoolchildren are home for the winter holidays, the bad air can easily move indoors. Beside

35、s, ordinary medical masks fail to provide enough protection, so some people have turned to gas masks.The causes of the frightening smog are rather mysterious, though experts blame too much emissions (排放) and the mountains around Beijing that trap pollution in winter, unless there is enough wind to c

36、lear it away. Some critics blamed Chinas top two oil firms, China National Petroleum Corp and China Petrochemical Corporation, saying the companies outdated production technologies produce large quantities of high-polluting gas fuel.Meanwhile, some Beijingers have moved their brainstorming discussio

37、n to computers. If Pans proposal for a Clean Air Act is adopted, netizens say the new law should include items providing for “car-free days” in times of smog, higher standards for vehicle fuel, stricter limit to industrial and engine gas emissions, and more effective protection for the public. Beiji

38、ng is not the only city that has ever lost the blue sky. Five days of thick fog caused thousands of deaths in Britain in December 1952, urging the government to pass the first Clean Air Act in 1956, which introduced smokeless zones and cleaner fuels to reduce pollution. That may provide some experie

39、nce for Beijing to refer to.45. Why did Pan Shiyi started an online survey?A. To know the publics opinions on pollutionB. To tell people the danger of the smoggy weatherC. To call on people to support his proposalD. To collect supporting evidence for his proposal46. What can we learn from the passag

40、e?A. People are clear about the causes of the smoggy weather. B. Children staying indoors will not get respiratory illnesses. C. Smog is worse for people with lower resistance to diseases. D. Masks can give people protection against the smoggy weather. 47. Britain is mentioned in the last paragraph

41、to _.A. suggest Beijing should learn from other countries B. let people know many places have this problem C. tell people the situation in Britain is worse D. call on the government to pass Britains Clean Air Act 48. Whats the best title for this passage？A. The Use of Gas masks and EnginesB. Beijing

42、ers Call for Clean Air Act C. Effective Protection for Blue Sky D. The Mysterious Causes of the Scary SmogCBobby Moresco grew up in New Yorks Hells Kitchen, a poor working-class neighborhood on Manhattans West Side. But Hells Kitchen lies right next door to Broadway, and the bright lights attracted

43、Bobby from the time he was a teen. Being stage-struck was hardly what a street kid could admit to his partners. Fearing their making fun of him, he told no one, not even his girlfriend, when he started taking acting lessons at age 17. If you were a kid from the neighborhood, you became a cop, constr

44、uction worker, longshoreman or criminal. Not an actor. Moresco struggled to make that long walk a few blocks east. He studied acting, turned out for all the cattle calls (试戏通告)- and during the decade of the 1970s made a total of $2,000. “I wasnt a good actor, but I had a driving need to do something

45、 different with my life,” he says. He moved to Hollywood, where he drove a cab and worked as a waiter. “ My father said, 'Stop this craziness and get a job; you have a wife and daughter.' ”But Moresco kept working at his chosen career. Then in 1983 his younger brother Thomas was murdered in

46、a killing. Moresco moved back to his old neighborhood and started writing as a way to explore the pain of Hells Kitchen. Half-Deserted Streets, based on his brothers killing, opened at a small Off-Broadway theater in 1988. A Hollywood producer saw it and asked him to work on a screenplay. His reputa

47、tion grew, and he got enough assignments to move back to Hollywood. By 2003, he was again out of work and out of cash when he got a call from Paul Haggis, a director who had befriended him. Haggis wanted help writing a film about the country after September 11. The two worked on the writing Crash, b

48、ut every studio in town turned it down. They kept trying. Studio executives, however, thought no one wanted to see hard lives in modern America. Crash slipped into the theaters in May 2005, and quietly became both a hit and a critical success. It was nominated for six Academy Awards and won three -

49、Best Picture, Best Film Editing and Best Writing (Original Screenplay) by Paul Haggis and the kid from Hells Kitchen. At age 54, Bobby Moresco became an overnight success. “If you have something you want to do in life, dont think about the problems,” he says, “think about other ways to get it done.”

50、 49. Why Bobby Moresco did not tell anyone that he started taking lessons at age 17?A. He wanted to give his girlfriend a surprise. B. His girlfriend did not allow him to do this.C. He was afraid of being laughed at. D. He had no talent for acting.50. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?A.

51、His father did not support his work as a bartender.B. Before he became an overnight success, his life experienced ups and downs.C. His brothers death inspired his writing Half-Deserted Streets.D. Moresco grew up in New Yorks Hells Kitchen which is a few blocks east of Broadway.51. The Studio executi

52、ves turned the script Crash down because _.A. they thought the script would not be popular.B. the script was not well written.C. they had no money to make the film based on the script.D. they thought Moresco was not famous.52. Which of the following can best describe Bobby Moresco?A. ambitious and p

53、ersistent B. shy but hardworking C. caring and brave D. considerate and modest第二节：任务型阅读（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。A. When I take notes I always rewrite them. I also add things as I go, especially from the readings that I feel are important. This helps me remember things

54、better and as I look things up in the text and add notes, it brings a deeper understanding of the material. B. When I have to learn a new word, I write down the word and its meaning in the back of my notebook. Then I make sure to use the word at least 7 times in the next week. I put a check next to

55、the word each time I use it to be sure. This way I can remember that word better. C. I sit in the front of the classroom. That way there are no distractions between me and the teacher and I can focus my attention on the class. The further back you sit, the more kids there are in front of you who can distract you. D. I watch my teachers carefully to find whats the most important. Some start moving around a lot, some raise their