广东省东莞市市高埗中学高二英语上学期期末试题含解析VIP

1、广东省东莞市市高埗中学高二英语上学期期末试题含解析一、 选择题1. What do you think of being a volunteer ,John？I find it a stressful job but one _ you can really help people.A. where B. which C. when D. that参考答案：A2. The equipment for disabled people should be _ easy reach in public places. A. beyond B. near C. within D. around参考答案

2、：C3. The young man _ a yellow sweater has an obvious advantage _ other rivalshe is confident. A. in; over B. on; with C. in; with D. on; over参考答案：A4. I cant save more money because 1000 yuan a month doesnt far.A. go B. walk C. last D. spend参考答案：A5. _ to his research, he spared no time to spend a wee

3、kend with us.A. Devoting B. Caught C. Devoted D. Lost参考答案：C略6. It is time that I _ my hair cut. It is the third time that I _to the barbers. A. had; have gone B. have; have gone C. have; went D. had; go参考答案：A7. He attends the evening class _, that is, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.A. every another da

4、y B. every the second day C. every two dayD. every other day参考答案：D8. -Who won the election for mayor? -A man _ to represent every minority group in the city.A. claiming B. claimsC. is claimed D. having claimed参考答案：A试题分析：考查非谓语动词作后置。句意：谁赢得了市长的选举？一个宣称代表这个城市每一个小团体(利益)的人。claiming及其后面的只是对A man的后置定语。译作一个宣称

5、会代表这个城市每一个小团体(利益)的人。故选A。9. My teacher came to Chengdu to continue his higher education in 2002, _ he found it easy for him to hunt for a teaching job before graduation.A. which B. when C. that D. who参考答案：B10. It is well known that running is good for ones health reading is good for ones mind. A. whi

6、le B. unless C. thus D. since 参考答案：A11. I want a photo of you. would you give me ?A. one B. ones C. it D. that参考答案：A12. Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple Computer, passed away _ October, 2011.A. at B. on C. in D. by参考答案：C13. He suggested that we _ the plan later, which suggested that he _ against

7、it.A. discussed; was B. would discuss; should be C. discuss; was D. should discuss; should be参考答案：C14. After the captain left, his assistant Roger and other members of the team stayed behind to _ any misunderstanding, but they refused to hear complaints(抱怨).A. approve B. polish C. switch D. clarify参

8、考答案：D略15. On the Double Ninth Festival, many old people will get together, talking about the people and the things _ they came across many years ago.A. what B. whichC. who D. that参考答案：D考查定语从句。句意：在重阳节，很多老人会聚在一起，谈论多年前他们遇见的人和事。“_ they came across many years ago”是定语从句，修饰the people and the things，先行词即有人又

9、有物，引导词在从句中做come across的宾语，故用关系代词that引导该从句。D选项正确。二、 填空16. Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of 41 elevator operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular there?KS5UKS

10、5UAmong the arguments for uniforms is that most uniforms look more 42 (profession)than civilian (百姓的) clothes. People expect superior quality from a man 43 wears a uniform. The television repairman wearing a uniform tends 44 (inspire) more trust.Faith 45 the skill of a garage worker is increased by

11、a uniform. Uniforms also have many practical 46 (benefit).They save on other clothes and laundry bills. Theyare often 47 (comfortable) than civilian clothes. Among the arguments against uniforms 48 (be) their lack of variety and the loss of individuality. 49 there are many types of uniforms, the wea

12、rer of any particular typeis generally stuck with it, without change. When people look alike, they will think, speak, and act 50 (similar).参考答案：41.an 42.professional43.who/that44.to inspireKS5UKS5UKS5U45.in46.benefits47.more comfortable48.is49.Though/Although/While50.similarly级，故more comfortable。48.

13、is考查系动词，句首Among the arguments for uniforms is that对应这里Among the arguments against uniforms is。句意：反对制服的观点是制服缺少多样性以及个性的缺失。49.Though/Although/While考查连词，句意：尽管有很多种类的制服，任何特殊种类制服的穿着者都一般专一于某种，不会改变。根据句意可知这里用Though/Although/While。50.similarly 考查副词。句意：当人们看起来相像时，他们也会有相像的思考方式，说话方式以及行为方式。这里用副词修饰动词，故similarly。三、 阅

14、读理解17. The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?First,

15、what forced emigrants to make the decision to leave? One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger. Another was politics. There was an increased taxation（税收）and the growth of armies, and many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being for

16、ced to join the army.Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the collapse（衰退）of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of thousands decided to start a new life in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.In short, people chose to leave their

17、 homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-born Americans.But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were call

18、ing for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.This immigration meant th

19、at by around the 1850s Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labor. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 18

20、60 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.51. What is NOT the cause for people to leave their homeland?A. The search for religious freedom.B. The search for adventure.C. Unwillingness to join the army.D. Economy.52. Why was the life of the European farmers in the 19th Century diffic