湖南省浏阳一中高二英语第一次阶段考试试题牛津译林版【会员独享】.doc

浏阳一中2012-2013学年高二第一次阶段考试英语试题part listening comprehension (30 marks)section a (22.5 marks) directions : in this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. for each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked a, b and c. listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question. you will hear each conversation twice.conversation 11. what does the woman think difficult to do every day? a. cleaning b. shopping c. washing2. where are the speakers probably? a. at a store b. at a supermarket c. at the womans homeconversation 23. why is the woman worried?a. she has no evening dress for dinner.b. she cant find her pink evening dress.c. she doesnt know how to choose an evening dress.4. what does the man suggest the woman take? a. some magazines b. an umbrella and a hat c. some snacks and drinksconversation 35. what is the mans attitude towards going to the concert? a. eager b. upset c. unwilling6. what does the man suggest doing tonight?a. seeing a movie b. studying at home c. playing basketballconversation 47. what is the man? a. a student b. a doctor c. a teacher8. what will the man do from3:00 to 5:00? a. go to a park b. attend a meeting c. go to a swimming pool9. when will the speakers meet?a. at 12:30 p.m. b. at 6:00 p.m. c. at 6:30 p.m.conversation 510. what was the woman doing when the accident happened? a. waiting for the traffic lights. b. walking along the street. c. driving a car.11. what do we know about the car which went through the red light? a. it was a red car. b. there was no passenger in it. c. the driver was a woman.12. where did the second car run after the accident? a. west on fifth street b. north on fifth street c. north on fifteenth streetconversation 613. what is the electronic pet designed for? a. children b. elderly people c. hospitals14. what can the electronic pet do to help its owner? a. it can have a conversation with its owner. b. it can call an ambulance if its owner is seriously ill. c. it can report to the health centers about its owners physical condition.15. how does the woman feel about the electronic pet? a. worried b. interested c. excitedsection b (7.5 marks) directions: in this section, you will hear a short passage. listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. fill in each blank with no more than three words. you will hear the short passage twice.elena and heathernameelena heather jobair hostess16._language17._appearancelong brown hair, big blue eyesbrown hair and 18._ eyesbuild19._a bit short and slimclothingstylishstylishboyfrienddeandeans 20._ kevinpart language knowledge (45 marks)section a (15 marks) directions: for each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked a, b, c and d. choose the one that best completes the sentence.21. the problem _ at tomorrows meeting is an important one. a. being discussed b. discussed c. to be discussed d. to discuss22. _ the terrible weather, he insisted on going to look for his missing child. a. thanks to b. in front of c. along with d. regardless of 23. - has jack started out? he said he would join in the party. - he _. he is a man who always keeps his word.a. must have left b. need have leftc. should have left d. could have left24. almost nobody can stand _ fun of before a crowd of people.a. to be made b. to make c. being made d. making25. _ was known to them that bob had broken his promise _ he would give them a rise. a. what; what b. it; which c. as; that d. it; that26. the tower of london is _ the church tower. a. twice high than b. two times as high as c. twice higher as d. three times the height of27. my money _, so i have to make a call to my father to ask for some before i have none in hand. a. has run out b. is being run out c. is running out d. is run out of28. i feel betrayed by my best friend jane, _ i share almost everything i have. a. who b. for whom c. with whom d. that29. - i didnt go travelling during the past seven-day holiday. - _. it must have been very crowded everywhere, i think.a. so didnt i b. nor did i c. neither do i d. so did i 30. he was sure of his success in the exam, _ he would win the first place in his class. a. to say b. said c. saying d. having said31. mr. white advised that we students _ parents opinions before deciding which university to go to. a. to get b. got c. get d. getting32. his first novel _ good reviews since it came out last month. a. receives b. is receiving c. will receive d. has received33. that is the best way _ the overuse of water in students bathrooms. a. reducing b. to reduce c. reduced d. reduce34. mike apologized _ his friend amy _ his cruel remarks on her a. /; for b. for; to c. to; / d. to; for35. i _ him to join us, but he forgot it. a. do tell b. did tell c. does tell d. do told section b (18 marks) directions: for each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked a, b, c and d. fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.on sunday i had my own fathers day celebration. suddenly i thought about my dad a lot.my dad is absolutely the 36 man in the world. he would never refuse to help anyone in trouble.every thursday night, my dad would 37 shreveport, la to a church there.i always drove the car for him.although this happened many times, i recall (回想起) one incident on one of those trips to shreveport. that time on the way, my dad saw a hitchhiker (搭便车的人). he asked me to pull the car over and offer him a 38 . dad asked him his name and address, told him ours, and talked to him about all sorts of things. at first the hitchhiker was hesitant (迟疑的), but he changed his 39 as he could tell we were really listening to him. i did know that it was quite 40 outside and the hitchhiker was very happy to be able to get a lift in our warm car.we drove another forty-five minutes andlearned that the hitchhiker was 41 many difficulties in life. dad told him to keep his head up and said that things would become better for him soon. he reached into his pocket and 42 the hitchhiker a twenty-dollar bill, leaving only a ten-dollar bill for himself. the hitchhiker then became very 43 . i was always told never to 44 a hitchhiker and yet my dad did it every time he saw one. dad always gave them money 45 he did not have very much of his own.from that ive learned a lot about my dad and life. ive learned that if you come from a place with love, you will show a lot of kindness to people who are 46 . just one single kind act may 47 someones life. 36. a. kindestb. cleverestc. funniestd. bravest37. a. head forb. drive to c. come fromd. stay in38. a. dinnerb. signc. ride d. chance39. a. attitudeb. tripc. routed. plan40. a. darkb. coldc. sunnyd. windy41. a. facingb. forgettingc. understandingd. causing42. a. returnedb. handedc. paid d. charged43. a. sad b. angryc. nervousd. grateful44. a. look atb. laugh atc. listen tod. pick up45. a. as soon asb. except thatc. even ifd. as if46. a. sufferingb. travelingc. playingd. studying47. a. destroyb. change c. riskd. sharesection c (12 marks) directions: complete the following passage by filling each blank with one word that best fits the context. there is no official agreement about who discovered antarctica. thinkers including the greek astronomer ptolemy believed in the existence of a huge continent on the south pole. they gave a name to 48._ mysterious continent: terra australia incognita, 49._ the “unknown southern land”. the english explorer james cook came to look for this undiscovered continent 50._ the 1770s. but he was looking for a much larger continent. on his third trip, he and 51._ team circled antarctica. his boat crossed the antarctica circle in three places, 52._ he still failed to sight the land. at the time, this was the farthest south anyone had ever traveled. looking at a modern-day map 53._ antarctica gives clues about its first explorers. in 1839 the american naval officer charles wilkes led an expedition (探险队) 54._ the continent. he mapped over 2,000 kilometers of the continents coastlines. his efforts helped prove 55._ antarctica was in fact a continent. the wilkes land area is named for him.part reading comprehension (30 marks) directions: read the following three passages. each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. for each of them there are four choices marked a, b, c and d. choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage. amy mother once was a follower of traditional methods when it came to anything. she cooked traditional food, liked dressing up traditionally and thus was fond of traditional way of shopping. she loved going to the market and going from one shop to another to find out what suited her best. she could walk miles when it came to shopping along with her friends. she was familiar with all the local markets and shops and by now knows very well where she can get best discounts and material. however, now she begins to feel her age and gets tired when she goes out in the market. so one day i decided to introduce a new shop to her, a shop that is much bigger than her usual markets and where she gets better discounts. yes, i am talking about the online gift stores. she has basic knowledge of computers and can operate a laptop. initially (起初) she was doubtful about shopping from these online gift shops and wasnt too sure about the quality of the products. one fine day i decided to get some branded things for her first so that she could build trust in these shops. i ordered a timex watch for her along with a sisley handbag. she never bought things online but when they were delivered as a gift, she jumped for joy. she could not believe that i had ordered these gifts for her despite her being not very positive about online shops. however, after she saw both the products, she believed that these online gift shops would send the promised brand and products. she loved her new watch and the handbag. after this incident she ordered a gift for her friends wedding anniversary. she chose a gift basket that could be made to her requirements. they sent a beautifully decorated basket with fine wines and chocolates. the basket was so carefully decorated that it immediately became her friends favorite gift. since then my mother has been often shopping online.56. from the first paragraph, we learn that the authors mother_. a. is kind and very humorous b. always leads a poor life c. lived in a traditional way d. really hated shopping very much57. why did the author decide to introduce a new shop to his mother? a. the new shop is very big and special. b. she wants to get best discounts from the new shop. c. she is too old to go to the market as before. d. the goods in the new shop are very cheap.58. what was the authors mothers attitude to online shopping at first? a. she thought it was convenient. b. she doubted the quality of online goods. c. she thought online goods were cheap. d. she thought online goods were second-hand.59. the author bought his mother some branded things to _. a. change her way of life b. make her happy in late life c. make her believe in online shopping d. give her a surprise on mothers day60. we can learn form this passage that _. a. the authors mother likes going shopping alone b. the timex watch and the sisley handbag are poor quality c. the authors mother is fond of chatting online now d. the authors mother was satisfied with the gift basketb if you need to relax and want to head overseas, you can think of these four off-peak (淡季) travel destinations (目的地) to visit in 2012.portugal with rich culture and history, portugal continues to be one of the most affordable european destinations. head to this beautiful capital city of lisbon to attend the festivals and fairs, visit some 12th-century buildings, and stay at one of the newer hotels in the main city district. the hotel teatro is a four- star restaurant, and average nightly rates are under $ 150 a night.hotel teatroporto, portugal+351 220 409 620aruba set your sights on aruba for an unforgettable caribbean holiday. you can get special offers from one of the larger beach resorts (胜地) here. some of the chain hotels, including marriott and radisson, offer discounts on spa (温泉) relaxations. the radisson aruba resort, casino, & spa is offering a super saver spring rate at just $309 per night.radisson aruba resort, casino, & spapalm beach, aruba800-967-9033oaxaca escape to southern mexico to explore the historic colonial city and learn about the regions traditions, culture, and colorful history. oaxaca plays host to several cultural festivals and is a great place to just relax. a seven-night stay at the camino real oaxaca is just $207 per night for a deluxe (豪华的)single or double room.camino real oaxacacentro, 6800001 951 501 6100turkey another place to have some local culture is istanbul, turkey. stay at a destination that will put you within easy reach of famous sites like the topkapi palace. the modern sultan hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the historic district. average nightly rates for the bed and breakfast package are just under $ 120 per night.modern sultan hotelistanbul, turkey+90 212 520 00 5361. what can we learn about portugal? a. lisbon is a small town in portugal. b. a trip to portugal is relatively cheap. c. the hotel teatro is in the suburbs of lisbon. d. most houses in portugal date back to the 12th century.62. where can you go if you want to enjoy the beautiful sea? a. lisbon b. oaxaca c. istanbul d. aruba63. how much should you pay if you have a seven-night stay in a deluxe single room at the camino real oaxaca? a. 207 dollars b. 735 dollars c. 1,449 dollars d. 2,163 dollars64. if you want to know more information about spas, you can call at _. a. 800-967-9033 b. 01 951 501 6100 c. +351 220 409 620 d. +90 212 520 00 5365. if you travel in istanbul, you will _. a. learn the topkapi palace is the earliest relic in the world b. be likely to visit the famous site the topkapi palace c. learn the modern sultan hotel is in the downtown d. find the modern sultan hotel offers you free breakfastcin a world with limited land, water and other natural resources (资源), the harm form the traditional business model is on the rise. actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe becoming increasingly warm. people now realize that this unhealthy situation must be changed, and that we must be able to develop in sustainable (可持续的) ways. that means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. in other words, we should keep the earth healthy while using its supply of natural resources. today sustainable development is a popular trend in many countries. according to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger over the next decades. china, for example, has set its mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy revolution. it is now trying hard to make full use of wind and solar energy, and is spending a huge amount of money making electronic cars and high-speed trains. in addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil (棕榈油), which is produced without cutting down valuable rainforest. in recent years the markets for sustainable products have grown by more than 50%. governments can fully develop the potential of these new markets. first, they can set high targets for reducing carbon emissions (排放) and targets for saving and reusing energy. besides, stronger arrangement of public resources like forests can also help to speed up the development. finally, governments can avoid the huge expenses that are taking us in the wrong direction, and redirecting some of those expenses can accelerate the change from traditional model to a sustainable one. the major challenge of this century is to find ways to meet the needs of growing population within the limits of this single planet. that is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable product industries.66. the traditional business model is harmful because of the following except that _. a. it makes the world warmer b. it consumes natural resources c. it brings severe damage to forests d. it makes growth hard to continue67. what can we infer form paragraph 2? a. china lacks wind and solar energy b. china is the leader of the low-carbon market c. high-speed trains are a low-carbon devel