山西省平遥中学11-12学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题.doc

中国校长网20112012学年度第一学期高二期末考试英语试题（文理科）本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟 第一部分英语知识应用第一节单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.High school students spent_money on newspapers and magazines in order to improve their grades.A. a number of B. a great many C. a large amount of D. a good deal2.A party was held _ the heroes who had helped save thousands and thousands of lives in the big earthquake in Sichuan.A. in time of B. in place of C. in name of D. in honor of3.We were sad to learn that several students were_by a car yesterday. A. hit outB. knocked over C. run across D. picked up 4.My teacher punished me this morning.Why? Youve done nothing wrong, _I can see.A. as long as B. as well as C. as far as D. as soon as5.The well was found _ when we got there. A. digging B. to be dug C. to dig D. being dug 6.The ship rocked violently from side to side, _many passengers to feel seasick A. causing B. caused C. which causing D. to cause 7.If Mary carries on working like this, she will _ sooner or later.A. put down B. get down C. break down D. go down 8. _Have you seen the film The Lord of Rings? _Yes. When in the country, I _ it twice.A. saw B. have seen C. had seen D. would seen 9._to reach them on the phone, we sent an e-mail instead.A. Fail B. Failed C. To fail D. Having failed 10.Im tired outI stayed up the whole night, _ for my final examAstudying Bto study Cto be studying Dstudied 11.The house caught fire last week, with little of the original building _.A. remain B. remained C. remains D. remaining 12.Better take a break. You _the Internet for more than three hours.A.are surfing B.surfed C.have surfed D.have been surfing 13._Fancy meeting you here!_Pleased to see you. If they _ me to the party, I _ here.A. hadnt invited; wouldnt be B. didnt invite; wouldnt beC. hadnt invited; wouldnt have been D. didnt invite; wont be14._Do you like the material? _Yes,it_very soft. A.is feeling B.felt C.feels D.is felt15._ Im not good at basketball, you know. _ _ Were playing for fun. Just try and youll see you can do it. A. Well, it depends. B. Take your time. C. Come on! D. Thats it.第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Our thoughts, words, and actions often cause harm to others and to us. Without reconciliation(和解), we cannot deepen our understanding and only cause more suffering. Beginning Anew is a(n)16 of reconciliation. It involves three steps - sharing appreciation, expressing 17 , and expressing hurt and difficulties.In the first step, we share appreciation. We acknowledge the18 qualities of the other person. The second step - expressing regret, is to 19 with the other person our regrets for the things we have done or said that might have caused him or her 20 . This requires humility (谦逊), and the 41 to let go of our own pride. In the third step, we 22 our own hurt with mindful and loving 23 without blaming or criticizing. We speak in such a way that the other person can listen and 24 our words. If we 25 the other person, his heart will 26 and he will not be able to hear us. We ask the other person to help us to understand 27 he has spoken and acted as he has , causing us so much pain. Perhaps, later, he can share his feelings 28 we can understand him more deeply. If a strong 29 arises in us while we are expressing our suffering, we should simply 30 and come back to our breathing until the emotion becomes 31 . The other person can 32 us by following his breathing until we are ready to continue. We can enjoy practicing Beginning Anew with our partner, our family, or our friends 33 . By doing this, we will 34 misunderstandings from accumulating. Rather, we will take care of them as they arise, 35 we take care of our children.16. A. method B. practice C. example D. experience17. A. concern B. belief C. regret D. sympathy18. A. positive B. poor C. confident D. selfish19. A. chat B. compare C. debate D. share20. A. pain B. anxiety C. confusion D. loss21. A. willingness B. kindness C. happiness D. weakness22. A. charge B. argue C. express D. combine23. A. speech B. letter C. story D. question24. A. choose B. accept C, spread D. change25. A. trust B. praise C. envy D. blame26. A. open B. close C. beat D. melt27. A. when B. how C. what D. why28. A. so that B. even though C. as though D. in case29. A. emotion B. responsibility C. value D. interest30. A. continue B. stop C. leave D. repeat31. A. quieter B. warmer C. deeper D. stronger32. A. forget B. support C. hate D. remember33. A. quickly B. carefully C. regularly D. willingly34. A. prevent B. protect C. separate D. forbid35. A. for B. so C. like D. if第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题，每小题3分 满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，满分45分）AI was concentrating on my work when my friend called me saying he wascoming to visit me. After explaining where my new house was，I told him that I had left the key under the doormat, which helps preventing the floor from being dirtySince I knew it would be quite late before I could get back，I suggested that he make himself at home and help himself to anything that was kept in the refrigerator（冰箱）Two hours later my friend phoned me from the houseAt the moment，he said，he was listening to some of my records after having had a nice mealHe had found the pan and meat in the refrigeratorNow，he was drinking a cup of tea and hoped that I would join him soonWhen I asked him if he had any difficulty finding the house，he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat，but luckily，the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surpriseThere is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next-door neighbors house！36When my friend arrived，I could not go to meet him because_Awe were not good friends BI was busy at workChe had not told me that he would come DI did not want to see him37A doormat is a mat (垫子)_A. used as a door B. for cleaning the bottom of shoesC. put up on a door as an ornament（装饰物） D. near a door under which people put their keys 38I listened to my friends phone call in great surprise because_Ahe had not waited for me to eat togetherBhe had eaten too much of the foodChe mistook my neighbors house for mine Dhe had left the house with the window open39At last my friend_Adid not enter my houseBentered my house after he opened the door Centered my house by climbing through the windowDentered my house with the help of my neighborBWe can all contribute to a greener worldJust follow these ten golden rules:Stop getting junk mailBillions of junk mail can be sent every yearHalf of it is never openedGet-your name off mailing listsIf 100,000 people stopped getting junk mail today, it would save 150,000 trees a yearStop reading newspapersAll over the world, millions of newspapers are thrown away every day,44 million newspapers in the USA alone-thats half amillion trees a week.Either recycle your newspapers or read the news onlineBuy clothes made from organic materialsConventional cotton farming seriously pollutes the environment, most of which uses chemical pesticides （农药） and fertilizers Organic is better!Switch to solar energyIn one day, the sun will provide enough energy to power the planetWhy arent we using it?If you have to drive, share the rideMost cars in the USA have only one occupantAlso, 25 percent of car rides are less than 15 kilometres.Get out and walk!Unplug your PC, TV and VCRSimply turning them off isnt enough Sets left on standby are still using 25 percent of their powerHold on to your balloonsHelium-filled balloons which fly away usually end up in a lake or river, where they can choke aquatic (水生的)creaturesSave your balloons and use them againOr better still, dont use them at allFeed the birds.Wild birds need food, especially in winter when other sources can be scarceThe greater the range of foodstuffs you put out for them, the more types of birds you will attractPlant a garden at your schoolLearn the connection between the land and the tablePlant vegetables to eat, flowers to admire and trees to improve the air40.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To provide some health advice on how to workB.To suggest some ways how to make full use of solar energyC.To advise protecting environment and saving energyD.To advise on how to recycle waste and save energy41.The underlined expression left on standby in the sixth rule means_ Aready to start and use electricity Bready to be turned offCready to be repaired Dready to be put away42.Which of the following will NOT protect trees from being cut down to make paper?ANot buying newspapers BDont accept junk mailCRead your newspaper online DRead only one newspaperC Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, thereal reason lies inside their bodies. At that time about eight hours after youwake up your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy.Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.In many parts of the world, people take naps(小睡) in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates(气候), where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon.Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate.A daily nap gives one a more rested bodyand mind and therefore is good for health in general.In countries where napsare traditional (传统的), people often suffer less from problems such as heartdisease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap.Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you getup.A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired andsleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.43.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap? A. About 12:30 pm. B. About 2:30 pm C. About 1:30 pm. D. About 3:30 pm44.What advice does the writer give on taking a nap?A.Youd better take a nap about an hour after you have lunch.B.You can sleep as long as you like so that you will not feel tied or sleepy.C. Only people in warmer climate need to take a nap.D. If your time is limited, a short nap can also help.45.Naps are good for everyone in any climate because _ .A.a nap makes both your body and mind have a good rest.B.a daily nap benefits your health.C.people who often take naps suffer less from problems such as heart disease than those who dont.D. All the above.46.What would be the best title for the text?A. Just for a Rest B. All for a NapC. A Special Sleep Pattern. D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate. D I am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in the way of being a good parent.I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up.I listen.I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows(誓约) mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they to me. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.So heres what I wanted to tell you today:Get a life.A real life, not a desire of the next promotion(提升), the bigger paycheck, the larger house.Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure(空闲),it is work. Pick up the phone.Send ane-mail.Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours,our minutes.It is so easy to exist instead of to live.I learned to live many years ago. Somethingreally,really bad happened to me,something that changed my life in ways that,if I had my choice,it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what,today,seems to be the hardest lesson of all. I learned to love the journey, not the destination.I learned tolook at all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally.And I tried to do that, in part, by telling others what I had learned.By telling them this: Read in the backyard with the sun on your face.Learn to be happy. And think of life as a deadly illness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion as it ought to believed.47.How did the author form her view of life?A. By working and social experience. B.Learning from her friends.C.Through an unfortunate experience.D.Because of her children and husband.48.The underlined sentence “It is so easy to exist instead of to live” in the fifth paragraph probably has the same meaning as_.A.it is so easy to keep alive but not to live a real lifeB.it is very hard to live a real lifeC.it is so easy to make a livingD.it is more difficult to exist than to live a happy life49.Whats the authors attitude toward work? A.Do it well to serve others.B.To earn enough money to make life better.C.Try your best to get higher position and pay.D.Dont let it affect your real life.50. It can be inferred from the passage that.A.the author is a success in personal lifeB.the author didnt try her best to work wellC.the author spent all her time caring for her childrenD.the author likes traveling very much第二节（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe a long time agoIt was feared that evil spirits were particularly attracted to people on their birthdays. 51 Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to keep away from the evil spirits.This is how birthdayparties began The following are some countries birthday traditions:Canada Greasing the nose with butterIn Atlantic Canada, the birthday childs nose is greased for good luckChina 52 .The birthday child pays respect to his/her parents and receives a gift of moneyFriends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long lifeEngland Fortune telling cakesCertain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it is being prepared_53 Italy Pulling earsThe childs ears are pulled as many times as howold they are turning Japan New clothesThe birthday child wears entirely new clothes mark the occasionNew Zealand_54 .After the birthday cake is lit, the happy birthday song is sung loudly and often out of tune and then the birthday person receives a clap for each year they have been alive and then one for good luck The United States Cake, candles and song_55A.A cake is made, and candles are put on top based on how old the person isB.In China, on a childs second birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child C.If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich D.To protect them from harm, friends and family would come to stay with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes ENoodles for lunch FThe tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago GBirthday claps第三部分 写作（共两节 满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加： 在缺词处加上一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除： 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改： 在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分When Joe left university, he got a good job a bike factory. But after he had been worked there for some years, he decided to have a change, so he put a notice in several newspapers, saying how experience he had but the kind of job he would like to have. One of the answer he received was from a man looked for a job,too. This man wrote to him, “Dear Sir, when you get a new job, be kind enough to give your name and address to your present boss as I have been trying to find the position like yours for a long time.” After