佛山一中学年高二上学期期中考试英语.docx

1、佛山一中学年高二上学期期中考试英语佛山一中2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试英语科本试题共分四部分，满分为150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分：听力（共三节，满分15分）第一节：听录音回答问题 （共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）。请听下面2段对话，回答问题，请将答案写在横线上，每段读两遍。请听第一段对话，回答第1至3题。1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? _.2. When will the speakers go? _.3. Why dont they go this weekend? _.请听第二段对话，回答第4到6题。4

2、. Why doesnt the man check his email in his office?_.5. Why does the woman come to the Internet Caf? _.6. Whats the mans advice to the woman? _.第二节：听录音填入所缺的部分，使句意完整，读两遍（每小题1分，满分4分）。W: How many people are we going to invite altogether to the party?M: I think 7 . Oh, make sure that Franks niece will a

3、lso be invited.W: We really need the exact number so that were sure to have enough food, plates, forks and spoons.M: Ok. And what kind of party will it be?W: What about a buffet dinner party? I dont want our guests to be hungry when they leave.M: When will it be?W: How about Friday evening， 8 ?M: We

4、ll, then, what do you think we ought to serve?W: We should have a wide choice of food, both hot and cold.M: And two or three main courses. You know it might be interesting to 9 . For example, we could do Japanese food, but it takes forever to prepare. MaybeW: It would be more fun, I think, to have v

5、arious kinds of international foods.M: Hey, thats a great idea. We ought to write out the menu.W. Oh, one more thing. Some guests might 10 . I think we need to buy some cushions so kids can sit on the floor and play.第三节：听取信息（每个空格1分，满分5分）。听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息。Warner Bothers: an American com

6、pany that produces movies and television 11 .In 1903It started as a small family business.By 1907A movie 12 was opened in New Castle, Pennsylvania.In 13 Their first complete picture was made.In 1927The first major movie with 14 was released.It now includes film production, cable television networks,

7、 15 and publishing.第二部分：语言知识及应用（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单项选择 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 从1625各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。16. When he left _ college, he got a job as _ reporter in a newspaper office. A. the; the B. 不填; the C. a; the D. 不填; a17. In _ countries, you cant always make yourself _by speaking

8、 English. A. English-speaking; understand B. English-spoken; understand C. English-speaking; understood D. English-spoken; understood18. When and where to go for the on - salary holiday _. A. are not decided B. have not been decided C. is not being decided D. has not been decided19. She found her ca

9、lculator _ she lost it. A. where B. when C. in which D. that20. Someone is ringing the doorbell. Go and see _. A. who is he B. who he is C. who is it D. who it is21. _ in China, Andy has a taste for traditional Chinese culture. A. Having born and educated B. To be born and educated C. Since born and

10、 educated D. Born and educated22. There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars _ road conditions need _. A. whichto be improved B. thatto be improved C. whereimproving D. whenimproving23. _ this material can be used in our factory has not been studied yet. A. Which B. What C. Th

11、at D. Whether24. I suggested _, for he had a long time to wait. Well, he misunderstood me and thought I suggested _. A. him to sit down; he should leave B. he sat down ; him to leaveC. he sit down; he left D. him sitting down; he leaves25. - That must be a mistake. - No, it _ a mistake. A. mustnt be

12、 B. neednt be C. cant be D. wouldnt be第二节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从2640各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 I met Chandra Rekha Shrestha, a visually damaged girl, on the way to Shanti Nagar. She was walking down the road with her white stick, and I saw her walking into a muddy

13、 26 . Had she continued, she might have 27 into the water. Not wanting this to happen, I stopped my motorbike and called out, “Theres a hole in front of you, Chandra. If its all right with you, Ill 28 you to your place.”She happily 29 . I took her bag so she could climb on my motorbike. We talked ab

14、out her profession and job, and I discovered she was on her way to Tinkune for a teachers training program.Chandra had called me a couple of times since our 30 meeting. However, I had been unable to meet her because of my busy schedules. Finally, 31 at the Kathmandu Mall, she said, “If you hadnt giv

15、en me your business card, I wouldnt have called you.” We talked about a range of issues, and I came to 32 that Chandra possessed a deep knowledge which would challenge that of many physically fit people.Although she has a mother and three brothers, Chandra has been 33 on her own for the past years.

16、She cooks for herself and washes her own clothes while 34 to teach every morning at Anam Nagars Rudramati Primary School. While doing her 35 , she tries to remember people, places, and things in order to manage her daily life. She is a (an) 36 person, telling me that she made the decision to live al

17、one after her 37 said they would take turns to look after her each month. Chandra felt this would 38 her for she wanted to be regarded as a normal person. Chandras main source of information is through her 39 , learning about various news as they are broadcast.Chandra lost her eyesight as a baby and

18、 had to learn how to survive at an early age. I really 40 her confidence and the way she carried herself in her life. Thank you, Chandra Rekha. You have reminded me of what truly matter in life but are mostly lacking in our city.26. A. pavement B. passage C. hole D. freeway27. A. climbed B. landed C

19、. flown D. fallen28. A. pass B. drop C. take D. fetch29. A. allowed B. expected C. replied D. accepted30. A. happy B. unexpected C. sudden D. strange31. A. resisting B. rescuing C. reuniting D. removing32. A. discover B. encourage C. persuade D. suppose33. A. living B. lying C. waiting D. staying34.

20、 A. managing B. recognizing C. allowing D. reducing35. A. practice B. housework C. effort D. homework36. A. stubborn B. reliable C. confident D. intelligent37. A. sisters B. uncles C. brothers D. aunts38. A. hurt B. weaken C. ruin D. frighten39. A. TV B. radio C. calculator D. computer40. A. follow

21、B. show C. notice D. admire第三节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）请仔细阅读下面的短文，短文中有10个空格。请按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为41-50的相应位置上。 Taking a taxi in some Eastern European countries can be 41 shocking experience. It is said that some taxi drivers have metal wires 42 (stick) into t

22、he passengers seats. And when a button 43 (push), the seat will give you an electric shock. These taxi drivers dont do this 44 fun. They do it to tourists 45 argue about the ridiculous fares they charge. Some drivers charge as much 46 ten times the legal fareThey have a secret switch which makes the

23、 meters much 47 (fast). If you refuse to pay, you are really in for a shockIn one case, a German woman had no choice 48 to pay US$120 for a US$20 ride from the airport. She said that she was “really taken for a ride,” but what could she do? Besides the electric shock, she was verbally abused and thr

24、eatened with physical violence. She has only one piece of advice for 49 (tour), “Take the bus 50 stay at home.”第三部分：阅读（共两节，满分35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A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项, 请将答案按题号涂到对应的答题卡题号上。 (A)Growing up, I wanted to be just like my mom. She was kind. People always seemed to feel com

25、fortable in her presence. For years, she was a volunteer in our community. I loved going to the local nursing home with her where she taught a ceramic class.On one summer day, Mama told me to get changed and meet her at the car.I had planned to spend the day at the lake with friends. Why did she hav

26、e to ruin everything? I imagined the cool lake water. Irritated, I climbed into the car and slammed the door shut. We sat in silence. I was too upset to make conversation.“Tasha, would you like to know where we are going?” Mama asked calmly.“No,” I said.“We are going to volunteer at a childrens shel

27、ter today. I have been there before and I think it would benefit you,” she explained.When we reached the shelter, Mama rang the doorbell. Moments later, we were greeted by a woman. She led us to the front room where all of the children were playing. I noticed a baby whose body was scarred with iron

28、marks. I was told it was because she wouldnt stop crying. The majority of the children had noticeable physical scars. Others hid their emotional wounds.As I took in my surroundings, I felt a gentle tug on my shirt. I looked down to see a little girl looking up at me. “Hi. You want to play dolls with

29、 me?” she asked. I looked over at Mama for reinforcement. She smiled and nodded. I turned back and said, “Sure.” Her tiny hand reached up and held mine, as if to comfort me.My mom taught me a valuable lesson that summer. I returned to the shelter with her several times. During those visits, some of

30、the children shared their troubled pasts with me and I learned to be grateful for what I had. Today as I strive to instill (逐渐灌输) these values in my own child, I reflect back to that experience. It was a time that I will never forget. 51. The author admired her mom for _. A. her kindness to others B. her excellent teaching C. her quality of honesty D. her positive attitude to life52. According to Paragraph 3, when she was asked to go out with her mom, the author was _. A. excited B.