湖北省部分重点中学2012-2013学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题含答案.doc

湖北武汉部分重点中学20122013学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题命题人：洪山高中 周尊咏 审题人: 武汉中学 陈梦帆考试时间：2013年4月19日下午2：00-4：00 本卷满分150分第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。 听完每段对话后，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。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，听完每段对话后，你都有5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. Why doesnt the man open the door?A. He hasnt got the key. B. The key doesnt work. C. He has got a wrong key.2. What relation is the woman to Tom? A. His manager. B. His girlfriend. C. His colleague.3. What are the speakers mainly doing? A. Having a party. B. Cooking. C. Shopping.4. What does the woman advise the man to do in the end? A. Take a walk alone. B. Wait for her in a park. C. Wait until she finishes a letter.5. What is the woman going to do? A. See a doctor. B. Go to a party. C. Look after her children. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题。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至7题.6. What is the woman thinking about? A. The exams. B. The English class. C. The coming holiday.7. What makes the man change his mind? A. He thinks hiking is tiring. B. He wants to be with the woman. C. He wants to keep away from the cold weather. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Workmates. B. Classmates. C. Club members.9. Why didnt the woman receive the mans e-mail? A. He sent it to someone else by mistake. B. There was a computer problem. C. She changed her e-mail address.10. What did the woman do last Saturday? A. She attended a party. B. She took part in a meeting. C. She went on a bike trip.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题.11. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.12. What did Peter think of poems? A. They are fun to read but difficult to write. B. They are boring to read and hard to write. C. They are fun to read and easy to write.13. What did the woman do when Peter was little? A. She asked him to recite poems. B. She read nursery rhymes to him. C. She taught him how to read poems. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题.14. What does the man think of the Science Club? A. It is funny. B. It is attractive C. It is not enjoyable.15. Why do so many students like joining the Drama Club? A. To be outstanding on campus. B. To perform another person. C. To develop their talent in drama.16. What do we know about the man? A. He hates drama. B. He is a drama star. C. He is handsome 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.17. Where do children play games after school? A. On the street corner. B. At home. C. At school18. What do old people do after breakfast? A. Read newspapers. B. Go to car races. C. Watch TV at home.19. How do young people go on outings at the weekends? A. By bike. B. By car. C. By train.20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Different ways of enjoyment for Australians. B. Australians live a busy life. C. Living in Australia. 第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，每小题1分, 满分30分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 21. _, the proposal put forward at the conference sounded reasonable. In reality, however, it remains to be seen whether it can bring huge profits in the long run. A. Universally B. Theoretically C. Logically D. Originally22. There is no need to worry too much about his words. You know you are not legally _ to support him. A. responsible B. bound C. beneficial D. optional 23. In that school, German is compulsory for all students, but English and French are _. A. special B. regional C. optional D. original 24. After the South Lake has been badly polluted many times, many a netizen called on relevant senior officials _ their directorship. A. abolish B. retire C. resign D. abandon 25. They are preparing themselves for a new life in America, but they dont want to _ their old life entirely.A. attempt B. adopt C. abandon D. abolish 26. Kobe Bryant was _ by another teammate in the last ten minutes after a knee injury and their team narrowly won the game in the end. A. abandoned B. contradictedC reflectedD. substituted 27. With the release of the latest version of iPhone, users can have easy to ever-growing incredible on-line games. A. desire B. privilege C. certificate D. access 28. His _ to be admitted to Wuhan University was held back by his poor English.A. destination B. inspiration C. ambition D. approval 29. Studying in a new school requires a big adjustment and it usually takes a while to _.A. calm down B. adapt to C. fit in D. adjust to 30. Economy must be developed to raise peoples living standard. _ effective measures should be taken to deal with different types of pollution caused by the economic development.A. In the meantime B. In other words C. As well as D. All in all 第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My wife, Kathy and I moved with our two-year-old son, Nate, to a small native village in Alaska. The small three-and four-passenger plane we took so 31 our little boy that he took his favorite blanket and covered his head until we 32 on the small dirt landing strips. During the months that followed, my son carried his security 33 everywhere. He couldnt fall asleep until he had it.The second year, I had a chance to guest speak in Seattle. While I was 34 for the trip, my son followed me around the room. 35 my speech in my mind, I was a little distracted (心神不定的). My son seemed most worried about my having to fly out in bad weather on one of those small planes he 36 so much. I reassured him that I would be 37 . When I got to the hotel in Seatde, I didnt have time to 38 until later that evening, and I was 39 when I opened my luggage and found my sons security blanket inside. I 40 my wife trying 41 to find the lost blanket as she prepared our son for 42 . I immediately 43 to the phone to call Kathy.When I began to explain that I had no idea how the blanket had 44 been packed, Kathy 45 me down with the news that she already knew where the blanket was.She told me that she had held Nate by the window to let him 46 me drive away from the house. She had suggested that they pray for“Daddy to have a safe 47 .”Knowing that our son would be most 48 the small plane ride, she prayed,“Dear Lord, please help Daddy feel 49 on the litile plane.”When the prayer was over, our son Nate 50 his mom，“Dont worry, Mom, I gave Daddy my blanket to keep him safe.”31. A. terrifiedB. cheeredC. impressedD. attracted32. A. set aboutB. set downC. set in D. set out33. A. planeB. booksC. blanket D. prayer34. A. packingB. readingC. writingD. discussing35. A. Being aware ofB. Meeting withC. Adapting toD. Reflecting on36. A. enjoyedB. fearedC. prayedD. flew37. A. fineB. happyC. hard-workingD. easy38. A. callB. rest C. unpackD. examine39. A. shockedB. satisfiedC. amusedD. disappointed40. A. thoughtB. picturedC. talkedD. hated41. A. desperatelyB. sincerely C. hurriedlyD. gladly42. A. foodB. schoolC. bed D. work43. A. asked B. rushed C. orderedD. walked44. A. accidentallyB. carelesslyC. deliberately D. casually45. A. letB. calmedC. took D. blew46. A. bless B. thinkC. watch D. check47. A. speech B. hotelC. job D. trip48. A. afraid of B. tired ofC. worm out D. interested in49. A. wonderful B. excellentC. safe D. great50. A. annoyed B. answeredC. comforted D. pleased第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题; 每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAfter the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. Whats worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.However, then I did not have audio books and electronic devices like kids do now. Instead, Mom volunteered to read out loud. Mom worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mom always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.In my room, Moms voice competed with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other peoples challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book. True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mom, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.51. Why did the author and his parents keep silent on their way back home from hospital? A. They all wanted to have a good rest. B. The author didnt do well in the exam.C. What the doctor said made them worried. D. They focused on the scenery along the road52. How did the author manage to get high marks? A. By being confident B. By listening carefully. C. By getting help from his classmates. D. By reading as many books as possible.53. We can learn from the text that . A. the authors sight recovered finally B. reading made the author more sensitive C. the authors mother didnt work to look after himD. reading made the author not worry about his sight54. Which of the following could be the title of the text? A. My eyesight trouble B. An unforgettable experienceC. With ears wide open D. About Mothers loveBChinese writer Mo Yans Noble Prize for Literature on Thunday might set off an explosion of global interest in Chinese literature and lead to more titles being translated into English. Chinese literature has already attracted international attention, but experts say translation remains a barrier.“Many very good Chinese writers have been accepted globally for a long time already.” says Michel Hockx, professor of University of London. “Its mainly because there are many more opportunities for Chinese writers to visit other countries, to publish their work outside China and to interact with readerships abroad. At the same time, more and more people globally are learning Chinese and taking an interest in Chinese language and Chinese culture.”Hockx adds: “We need more good translators, especially foreign translators, who know good Chinese and can translate the work into their own languages in a way that foreign readers will appreciate and understand.”Londons independent literary agent Toby Eady, who represents many Chinese writers, including Yu Dan, met Mo about 15 years ago in China. But Eady says: “I still think Mo Yans writingand, to an extent, all Chinese writing are not truly understood by Western readers because a part of Chinese literature is lost in translation. The translator has done a good job in translating Mos work, but the variety of Chinese vocabulary doesnt well translate into English.”University of Oxford lecturer in modern Chinese literature Margaret Hillenbrand says: “The obvious reason for the growing global presence of Chinese literature is the growing global presence of China itself. People have come to realize that there is a serious knowledge deficit (不足) between China and its international counterparts (对应物) in particular, China knows incomparably more about Europe and America than the other way around and reading Chinese literature is an effective means of narrowing that gap.”55. One of the reasons why Chinese literature has been accepted globally is that .A. more Chinese writers can express themselves in English freelyB. Chinese visitors are enjoying more chances to go abroadC. the westerners have become more interested in Chinese literatureD. more western readers can interact with each other56. What Hockx adds can be considered as the a good translator.A. value of B. standard of C. praise for D. complaint about57. We can learn from the last paragraph that .A. Margaret Hillenbrand lacks the knowledge of Chinese literatureB. reading Chinese literature is a good way to promote translationC. Chinese is too profound for westerners to understandD. Europe and America know much more about China58. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Mo Yan won Noble Prize for Literature.B. Chinese literature has attracted international attention.C. Chinese novels are being translated into English.D. Chinese literature needs still better translators.CStop-over in Stratford-upon-AvonThe easy way to book your theatre seats, dinner and overnight stayGo to the theatre and enjoy Stratford-upon-Avons shops, river and restaurants. See Shakespeares birthplace, and the beautiful Cotswolds countryside with its charming villagesFor as little as & 90 per person in a luxury hotel, we include:A theatre seat in the stalls（包厢）or circles for any Monday to Saturday evening performance A three-course dinner in the Box Tree Restaurant, before（5:45 pm）or after（about 10:30 pm）the performance One nights accommodation for two people sharing twin / double room. We divide our hotels into four groups: Luxury, A, B or C. Luxury is the most expensive and Group C rooms are without bath If you havent time or live too close to Stratford to stay the night why not try our Deals on Meals package which includes a three-course dinner（or lunch if you go to an afternoon performance）in the Box Tree Restaurant. Lunch before the afternoon performance is at 12:00 noonGroup discounts apply（15 or more）for Monday to Friday evenings and Thursday and Saturday afternoons until June 18thTrainsThere is an intercity（城市间的）train from London Euston to Coventry. Trains leave London at: 9:10 am, 10:40 am, 16:55pm, 2:40 pmThen take a bus to Stratford. Also, there is a new direct train service from London to StratfordTrain leaves London at 9:18 am and arrives Stratford at 11: 30 am. Returns are available: leaves Stratford at 15:55 pm and arrives London at 18:15 pmBusesConnect with all the above trains at Coventry StationStay longerYou can have an extra nights stay at the hotel of your choice to complete your break. Please note on your booking form if you would like to stay an extra night and include the cost（prices shown are per person sharing a double room）in your total payment. Theatre tickets can also be added for those wanting to go to another performance on the extra nightBooking is easy: Choose the show and date you wish to come Choose your hotel Fill in the form and send it to the Stop-over OfficePlease give a choice of three dates if possible to avoid disappointment and name alternative hotels in the same group when completing your booking form59. We know from the text that A. you can go to an evening performance seven days a weekB. there is one train per day direct from London to StratfordC. if there are twelve people in your group, you can get group discountsD. you can eat in the Box Tree Restaurant at any time60. Deals on Meals package is intended for those A. who want to get the cheapest ticketsB. who wont have lunch in the Box Tree restaurantC. who like to enjoy the evening performance D. who wont spend the night at Stratford61. If you want to stay longer, you A. have to pay for it ahead of time B. are allowed to pay for meals onlyC. need to make it clear in your booking formD. have to look for your hotels yourself62. The passage is most likely taken from A. a magazineB. a reportC. a websiteD. a travel bookletDMany parents take on the role of being their childrens preschool teacher and the responsibility of readying them for kindergarten. To achieve this goal, it is important for parents to introduce a variety of subjects in a positive and playful manner.“Learning should not be forced,”says Marion Godwin, who has taught first grade in Moorestown, N. J. for more than 30 years.“ It should be taught according to what they know and do bestand that is play. When teaching them, play games and have fun with the subject. And parents should always be looking forteachable moments.”“You want a child to be a li