江苏省东台市2011-2012学年高二英语上学期期中试题牛津版

1、江苏省东台市时堰中学2011-2012学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷第一部分：听力第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，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.Where are these two people? A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop. C. In a vegetable market. 2.How old is the girl now? A.15. B.16. C.17. 3.Wha

2、t is the man going to do?A. To meet the woman.B. To move over one seat.C. To sit between the woman and her friend.4. What sport does the man like best?A. Golf. B. Tennis. C. Swimming.5. What musical instrument does the man play?A. None. B. The piano. C. The violin.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段

3、对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的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6-7题。6.Where is the woman going to work? A.A police station. B.A train station. C.A television station.7.When is the woman going to New York? A. Next week. B. Next month. C. Next year.听

4、第7段材料，回答第8-9题。8.What does the cheapest round-trip flight ticket cost? A.$1215. B.$1250. C.$1255.9.What will the three-week special include? A. Hotel, food and travels in Japan.B. A free round-trip flight ticket.C. Flight, hotel and two meals a day.听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。10.Why does the man want to make an

5、 appointment with the doctor? A. For a treatment. B. For an interview. C. For a checkup.11.Why cant the man see the doctor right now? A. The doctor is not there.B. The timetable is full. C. The doctor himself is ill.12.When can the man see the doctor? A. In the middle of next month. B. At 9:15 tomor

6、row. C. On the ninth of next month.听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。13.Where are these two people? A. In a bookshop. B. In a restaurant. C. In a language center.14.Which course is the man in? A. The third course. B. The fourth course.C. The fifth course.15.How long has the man been at the institute? A. For two year

7、s.B. For two weeks.C. For two months.16.What does the man think of the classes? A. They are too large.B. They should be much larger. C. They are a bit small.听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。17.What did the man usually do before he went to school? A. He went to a nursery. B. He played with his friends. C. He stayed

8、 at home.18.Why did he quickly run back to school after lunch? A. To play football. B. To attend afternoon classes. C. To play with his friends.19.What did he start studying at junior secondary school? A. History and Latin. B. Physics and Latin. C. French and Latin. 20.When did the man enter senior

9、secondary school? A.1942. B.1945. C.1947.第二部分 ：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. - Could you be so kind as to close the door? - _. A. Go aheadB. Thats OKC. With pleasureD. Yes, please22. - Where is your uncles home?- In New York. And he _ in New York for four years.A. has been livingB. lived C. had been li

10、ving D. had lived23.A good student is honest and kind to others. In other words, he never _ his friends. A. helps B. laughs C. betrays D. blames24. There are more than 1,000 students in this school. And it is _ as our school.A. twice the sizeB. twice bigger as C. twice as large D. twice bigger25. Hi

11、s long speech made _ difficult for the listeners to understand him. A. thatB. itC. oneD. this26. - How was the result of the match yesterday?- They _ worse. They lost too much.A. mustnt play B. shouldnt play C. couldnt have played D. should have played27._ it is to have a picnic in the hills on such

12、 a nice day!A. What a fun B. How funC. What funD. How a fun28The wallet several days ago was found in the rubbish A. stealing；lie Bstolen；lying Cstealing；lain Dstolen：to lie29. -What do you mean by saying so? You seem to be making _ about me. -By no means. A. funs B. tricks C. laughs D. jokes30. -Wh

13、y does she have not much free time? -She _ greater responsibilities as she is promoted. A. takes on B. takes up C. takes over D. takes away31. Unless_ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference. A. invited B. inviting C. being invited D. having invited32. A good friend should be kind and h

14、elpful. _ is my mother.A. Such a friend B. Such one friend C. No such friend D. One such friend33. Frightened by the snake, the girl _ crying near the well.A. burst in B. burst upon C. burst into D. burst out34. Indeed he found nothing _ in my lesson, because he only had great _ in computer games.A.

15、 amused, interested B. amusing, interested C. amused, interest D. amusing, interests35-Ill be waiting for you at home - I were busy and couldnt come? A. What if BWhat about CHow if DHow come第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） About one year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next do

16、or to me. I never heard any noise form the children, but I often heard the parents 36 shouting at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a (n) 37 one.We often 38 in the hallway. I always greeted them, 39 the only answer I ever got was a “hello” from the eight-year-old girl. I usually 40 to see my doct

17、or and one day when I returned they were just 41 their apartment and the little girl was 42 the outside door open for the others. I 43 in the car doing 44 things because I wasnt eager to be snubbed (冷落) again. Finally I got out of my car and walked towards the door. The parents were telling her to 4

18、5 to get into the car, but the little girl was still holding the door, 46 me! I hurried although I was still in pain from my injury.I forgot to tell her how 47 I was for her kindness. I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness had 48 an old mans heart.The next day there was a (n) 49 on my do

19、or and it was the little girl and her father. She was quite 50 of her behavior and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother was there, too. Her parents 51 me, too.Now when we meet in the hall way we always greet each other, in a friendly 52 .Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and

20、 53 how I was going to keep my doctors 54 because I could only walk for a short time. This morning when I opened the front door, all the snow was removed.Isnt it 55 that the small kind act of an 8-year-old girl can change so many things for the better? It is said that good tings come from small acts

21、. 36. A. quietlyB. strangelyC. quicklyD. angrily 37. A. frighteningB. excitingC. sincereD. kind 38. A. quarreledB. metC. chattedD. argued 39. A. whenB. soC. butD. or40. A. went outB. set outC. took out D. gave out 41. A. decoratingB. cleaningC. returningD. leaving42. A. breakingB. operatingC. holdin

22、gD. unlocking43. A. keptB. remainedC. insistedD. left44. A. favoriteB. importantC. unnecessaryD. curious45. A. hurryB. driveC. stayD. greet46. A. hunting forB. asking for C. waiting forD. calling for47. A. beneficialB. influentialC. anxiousD. grateful48. A. strengthenedB. brokenC. touchedD. saved49.

23、 A. noteB. knockC. invitationD. picture50. A. proudB. awareC. afraidD. sure51. A. understoodB. recognizedC. praisedD. thanked52. A. mannerB. appearanceC. statementD. announcement53. A. foundB. doubtedC. rememberedD. wondered54. A. adviceB. appointmentC. suggestionD. attention55. A. amazingB. confusi

24、ngC. disappointingD. challenging第四部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2，满分30分）ARoom doctors and medical groups around the world last weekend reacted with strong opposition to the news that an Italian specialist is on the brisk of cloning the first human baby.Dr. Severino Antinori, who is head of a hospital in Rome, ha

25、s been referred to in an Arab newspaper claiming that one of his parents is eight weeks pregnant(怀孕) with a cloned baby.Antinori refused to comment on the reports, but in March 2001 he said he hoped to produce a cloned embryo(胎儿) for implantation with two years. So far seven different kinds of anima

26、ls have already successfully been cloned, including sheep, cats and most recently rabbits.Doctors showed their doubt and were strongly opposed although they admitted that human cloning would finally come true unless there was a worldwide ban on the practice.Professor Rudolf Jaenisch of the Whitehead

27、 Institute for Biomedical Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said, “I find it astonishing that people do this where the result can be foretold（预示）that it will not be a normal baby. It is using humans as guinea pigs(试验品). It makes people feel sick.”But Ronald Green, director of the

28、 Ethics Institute at Darmouth College in the USA, said it is unlikely that an eight-week-old pregnancy would lead to a birth.So far all cloned animals have suffered from some different serious disorders, many of them dying soon after their birth.Doctors are opposed to（反对） human cloning because they

29、are worried about the welfare of the cloned child if there is one. “There are no benefits of cloned human beings, just harm,” said Dr. Michael Wilks of the U.K.56. The underlined phrase “on the brisk of” probably means _.A. on the side of B. on the point of C. in search of D.in favor of57. What is t

30、he doctors general attitude to human cloning according to the passage?A. NegativeB. Positive C. Neutral（中立的） D. The passage doesnt tell us58. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Doctor Severino Antinori is strongly opposed to human cloningB. Up to now, seven kinds of animals h

31、ave been cloned, including sheep, cats, human and rabbitsC. Professor Rudolf Jaenisch is carrying on an experiment in cloning an eight-week-old embryo.D. Ronald Green doubts about the future successful birth of the so-called cloned embryo.59. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The Succe

32、ss of Cloning Humans B. The Anger at Cloning HumansC. Failure of Cloning Humans D. The first Cloned HumanBThe Chinese word “Shanzhai” means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes (假货), after “Shanzhai Cell-phones” produced by small workshops in southern China became

33、popular in the mainland market over the past two years.Besides “Shanzhai” electronic products, there are “Shanzhai” movies, “Shanzhai” stars and even a “Shanzhai” Spring Festival Gala (联欢晚会), a copy of the 25-year-old traditional show presented by CCTV on Chinese Lunar New Years Eve.“Shanzhai” has b

34、ecome a culture of its own, meaning anything that imitates something famous.In Chongqing, “Shanzhai” version “Birds Nest” and “Water Cube” woven by farmers with bamboo attract wide attention from tourists. Both are copies of the famous Olympic buildings in Beijing.A literature critic said that takin

35、g the “Shanzhai” Gala as an example, when the traditional CCTV program becomes less and less attractive to the audience, the “Shanzhai” version appears timely to attract people. “Although it is often connected with poor techniques and operation, Shanzhai culture meets the psychological needs of comm

36、on people and could be a comfort to their minds,” he said. To the mainstream (主流的) culture, the rise of “Shanzhai” culture is a challenge and a motivation (动力). People believe different kinds of cultures developing together is a perfect situation and it is for the public to choose. 60. The Chinese w

37、ord “Shanzhai” may have started with _. A. fake cell-phonesB. electronic productsC. Spring Festival Gala D. Olympic buildings61. According to the passage, “Shanzhai” culture refers to _.A. the action that a person imitates famous peopleB. products with poor techniques and qualityC. anything that imi

38、tates something famous D. those similar names to famous brands62. We can infer that the mainstream culture _. A. is held back by “Shanzhai” culture B. is the challenge of “Shanzhai” culture C. will be replaced by “Shanzhai” culture D. may develop faster because of the challenge of “Shanzhai” culture

39、63. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. “Shanzhai” culture will definitely disappear B. “Shanzhai” culture takes on life of its own C. “Shanzhai” culture the mainstream cultureD. “Shanzhai” culture the mountain village culture CThese days, if you still think the cellpho

40、ne is just for talking, you will get laughed at. Yes, its true, voice-only handsets have become out of date. Todays do-it-all mobiles have a lot in common with the computer. The only difference may be that they fit in your pocket and you pay by the minutes to use them. Some of the things a cellphone

41、 can do for you will be available this year:Surf at speedCellpones that let you use the Web have been around for years. So, whats new? Well, faster third-generation(3G) net works let you surf at anywhere. This then allows a carrier to send video, music, and games to your phone. Possible choices are

42、from LG Electronic VX 8000 and Motorola V 1150.Listen as you goThe problem with most cellphone MP3 players is that they hold only a handful of songs. But, thats about to change. Sony Ericssons new W800i can hold around 150 songs in its 500 MB memory. And Sumsungs SPH-V5400 even comes with a 1.5 GB h

43、ard drive. Mobile phones may eventually replace mini-MP3 players, especially for teens.Say cheeseCamera cellphones are not new either. But, most of them have limitations: around 1-megapixel(百万像素). But new technology has made 2-megapixel units more common and 3-megapixel units are showing up soon. So

44、me 2-megapixel models, like Sony Ericssons K750i, offer limited zoom and focus controls. Others, like LGs recent MMA7110, can even capture 30 minutes of full- motion video.Portable TVYou say you like “watching TV”? Thats what Sumsung MM-A700 wants to give you. The new model lets users watch popular

45、TV programsfor a fee. Other choices are Nokias 6620, Sanyos MM 7400 and NECs N940.The NEC model lets you watch public TVno fee.The above are just a handful of what you will see in the coming months. Further down the road, your mobile phone may play a host of other roles, such as mobile credit card,

46、position locator So what is there that a cellphone cant do?64.Which of the following models should you choose to listen to the music?A. Sumsungs SPH-V5400 and Nokias 6620B. Sony Ericssons W800i and Sumsungs SPH-V5400C. Sony Ericssons W800i and NECs N940D. Sanyos MM7400 and NECs N94065.Whats the diff

47、erence between NECs N940 and other models?A. It allows you to surf the Internet at a high speedB. It can capture 30 minutes of full-motion videoC. It can hold as many as 150 songsD. It lets you watch public TV for free66.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. All the f

48、unctions of the models mentioned in the passage are completely newB. Camera cellphones of 3-megapixel units will appear soon.C. It is certain that a cellphone can do anything in the near futureD. Todays do-it-all mobiles have nothing in common with the computer67.This passage may be_.A. an instructi

49、on to some new models of cellphonesB. an advertisement trying to persuade you to buy new cellphonesC. a science fiction trying to attract readers attentionD. a survey to find the development of cellphones.DI was 9 years old when I found out my father was ill. It was 1994, but I can remember my mothe

50、rs words as if it were yesterday: “Kernel, I dont want you to take food from your father, because he has AIDS. Be very careful when you are around him.”AIDS wasnt something we talked about in my country when I was growing up. From then on, I knew that this would be a family secret. My parents were n

51、ot together anymore, and my dad lived alone. For a while, he could take care of himself. But when I was 12, his condition worsened. My fathers other children lived far away, so it fell to me to took after him. We couldnt afford all the necessary medicine for him, and because Dad was unable to work,

52、I had no money for school supplies and often couldnt even buy food for dinner. I would sit in class feeling completely lost, the teachers words muffled as I tried to figure out how I was going to manage. I did not share my burden with anyone. I had seen people reacted to AIDS. Kids laughed at classm

53、ates who had parents with the disease. And even adults could be cruel. When my father was moved to the hospital, the nurses would leave his food on the bedside even though he was too weak to feed himself. I had known that he was going to die, but after so many years of keeping his condition a secret

54、, I was completely unprepared when he reached his final days. Sad and hopeless, I called a woman at the nonprofit National AIDS Support. That day, she kept me on the phone for hours. I was so lucky to find someone who cared. She saved my life. I was 15 when my father died. He took his secret away wi

55、th him, having never spoken about AIDS to anyone, even me. He didnt want to call attention to AIDS. I do. 68. What does Kernel tell us about her father?A. He had stayed in the hospital since he fell illB. He depended on the nurses in his final days. C. He worked hard to pay for his medication. D. He

56、 told no one about his disease. 69. What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Para. 3?A.Kernel couldnt understand her teacher. B.Kernel had special difficulty in hearing. C.Kernel was too troubled to focus on the lesson. D.Kernel was too tired to hear her teachers words. 70. Why did Kernel keep her fathers disease a secret?A.She was afraid of being lo