2011-2012下中英语试题.doc

灵宝二高2011-2012下期期中考试高二英语B卷本试卷共120分 考试用时100分钟。第一卷 （共四部分，共115分） 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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。21. There is _ further. Lets stop here. A. no use to debate B. no point in debating C. useless debating D. no useful debating22. _ to Paris, I had no idea what kind of city it was. A. Never having been B. Never having gone C. Having never been D. Having never gone23 It was not_ she took off her sunglasses_ I realized she was the well-known film star. A when, that B until, that C, until, when D when, then24.I dont like the way he congratulated us getting married.A. in which; on B. that; for C. in that; on D. /; about25. I was really too busy with my homework and I couldnt help housework.A. doing B. do C. did D. done26 The question is the film is worth seeing.A. if B. what C. whether D. how27. his country, he felt no regret.A. Die from B. Die for C. Dying from D. Dying for28. It suddenly _ me how we could improve the situation.A. realized B. struck C. occur D. guaranteed29. My camera can be _ to take pictures in cloudy or sunny conditions.A. adapted B. assisted C. adjusted D. resisted30. The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain _ as the plane was making a landing.A. seat B. seating C. seated D. to be seating31. Mary could hardly stand up, _walk.A. let alone B. in case C. not to mention D. in spite of32. _ different life today is from _ was fifty years ago!A. What a; what B. How; what C. What; what D. What a; how33 strongly suggest that the information _in my report _to Mr. Brown without delay.A. to be referred to; to be e-mailedB. referring to; e-mailC. referred to; be e-mailed D. being referred to; being e-mailed34 Dont mention that at the beginning of the story, or it may _ the shocking ending.A. give out B. give away C. give up D. give off35 -Where is Lucy? -I cant say for sure where she is, but she _ be out shopping. A. can B. should C. must D. may第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A friend of mine met with an accident driving in darkness. His legs were so hurt that he couldnt move. What was the _36_ was that he found himself unable to ask for helphis mobile phone went out of _37_ as a result of exhausted battery. Nothing could be done but to _38_ in cold wilderness. It was 8 hours later that day broke, and then the _39_ of the rescue. It is almost _40_ that he could stand the horror in the darkness for so long. Even more surprising was his _41_: “First of all I checked up my _42_ conditions and found myself not in fatal(致命的) danger. As there was no _43_ to call for help, I leaned back in my seat trying my best to keep the wound from _44_. In this way I dozed (打盹) off. ”His story put an end to my regret for the _45_ of an exploration adventure that happened last year. A group of young men _46_ to explore a mountain cave and got lost. _47_ to find a way out in the dark cave they were frightened and ran anxiously without a sense of _48_. Finally they fell dead in fear and exhaustion. According to the _49_ people that found them, the place where they got lost was only about 10 meters away from the _50_ of the cave. If they stayed on the spot when they lost their way and tried to _51_ themselves, they would probably sense a faint light glimmering (闪烁) not far away. Dont you think that you can compare it with _52_ itself? When you meet with obstacles in life and work, you are lost in darkness. _53_ you its unclear yet and you neednt put up struggle _54_. It seems to be a negative attitude, _55_ a person who can afford to do so must have foresight as well as a great courage in the first place. 36. A. hopeless B. worse C. more D. best37. A. service B. way C. order D. work38. A. cry B. lie C. wait D. sleep39. A. delay B. success C. team D. arrival40. A. untrue B. unimaginable C. true D. useless41. A. plan B. decision C. explanation D. excuse42. A. physical B. mental C. working D. medical43. A. method B. way C. alternative D. strength44. A. rotting B. spreading C. hurting D. bleeding45. A. loss B. failure C. disappointment D. sadness46. A. had B. managed C. tried D. planned47. A. Willing B. Unable C. Determined D. Deciding48. A. hearing B. sight C. feeling D. direction49. A. rescue B. village C. local D. brave50. A. end B. top C. opening D. side51. A. save B. help C. stop D. calm52. A. adventure B. work C. life D. mankind53. A. Mind B. Watch C. Imagine D. Warn54. A. really B. immediately C. carefully D. hopefully55.A. and B. so C. but D. while第四部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，共40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ACharlie Chaplin was born in London in 1899.His parents were both music hall entainers. His first stage appearance , at age 5,was singing a song in place of his mother who had become ill. While touring the United States in1913, Mack Sennette persuaded him to sign a contract and join his Keystone film studio.Chaplins first film, Making a Living, premiered in Februry of 1914. He did 35 films that year, among which was Kid Auto Races at Venice(1914), in which he created the gentleman tramp routine(流浪汉的日常生活)。At his international reputation grew, Chaplin moved to Essanay, to Mutual and to First National studios. Finally in 1919 he formed United Artists along with Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and D.W. Griffith. His first full-length film, The Kid, came out in 1921.In the 1920s and 1930s he wrote ,performed and produced (somentimes he even composed the soundtrack !) his best feature length films, among which are The Gold Rush (1925),and The Circus (1928). While City Lights(1931) finds Chaplin defying （挑战）the sound era with a critical and critical and commercial success , Modern Times(1936) , is a satire (讽刺) of the world of assembly line factories, in which the machines dominate the men. In 1940 he performed his first all-talking film, The Great Dictator (1940), satirizing (讽刺）and denouncing(谴责) the growing power of Hitler and Nazi-fascism.In 1953, he settled in Switzerland with his sife. There he still wrote and performed some films :Monsieur Verdoux(1947) ,Limelight (1952), A King in New York (1957) A Countess from Hong Kong (1966). He received a special Oscar honoring his lifetime contributions to movies in 1972. In 1975 he was named Knight Commander of the British Empire.Charlie Chaplin died in his sleep, in his home in Switzerland, on the Chrismas Day od 1977.56. Charlie Chaplin first appeared on the stage_.A. to act a little boy B. to sing a childrens song C. to show his gift of acting D. to repalce his sick mother57. Which of the following is Chaplins first long film?A. Making a living B. Kid Auto Races at Venice C. The Kid D. The gold Rush58. Which of the following films deals with the topic of the mens being replaced by machines?A. Modern Times B. The Great Dictator C. The Circus D. City Lights59. It can be inferred that _.A. Charlie Chaplins films are more popular among kids than adults.B. Charlie Chaplin spent most of his lifetime in the USA.C. Charlie Chaplin was one of Hitlers enthusiastic fans.D. Charlie Chaplin had a lot of suffering before his death. BAboriginal is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in a place from the earliest known times or before Europeans arrived. Examples are the Maori in New Zealand, the Aborigines in Australia and the Indians in South America.MaoriThe Maori were the first people to go to New Zealand about 1,000 years ago. They came from the islands of Polynesia in the Pacific. They brought dogs, rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the Northern Island. In 1769, Captain James Cook took possession of the Island, and from that time on British people started to settle. The Maori signed an agreement with these settlers, but in later years there were arguments and battles between them over land rights.AborigineNative people of Australia came from somewhere in Asia more than 40,000 years ago. They lived by hunting and gathering. Their contact with British settlers began in 1788. By the 1940s, almost all of them were mixed into Australian society as low-paid workers. Their rights were limited. In 1976 and 1993 the Australian government passed laws that returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rights.IndiansLong before the Europeans came to America in the 16th century and the 17th century, the American Indians, or Native Americans, lived there. It is believed that they came from Asia. Christopher Columbus mistook the land for India and so called the people there Indians. The white settlers and American Indians lived in peace at the beginning, but conflicts finally arose and led to the Indian Wars（18661890）. After the war the Indians were driven to the west of the country. Not until 1924 did they gain the right to vote.60What is the subject discussed in the passage?AEuropean settlers.BNative people from three countries.CLifestyles of aboriginals.DCustom of three groups of aboriginals.61The native people in America were called Indians because _.Athey originated from IndiaBtheir appearances are similar to those of IndiansCthe land was mistaken for IndiaDtheir personalities are comparable to those of Indians62In Paragraph 3, we can infer that _.Amost natives in Australia led a different life from the settlersBmost natives in Australia were well-paidCmost natives in Australia were separated by the Australian governmentDmost natives in Australia earned the same rights as the other people in AustraliaCClay Art-Pottery Studio, Gezhi Cinema, Battery Lending Limited Co . Youd never doubt that these companies have bosses and employees who are teenage students. But they soon will.On December 17, around 200 students from Shanghai high school competed to win the chance to get into business. Each team promoted the products that their future companies will manufacture and market.Clay Art-Pottery Studio, thought up by 30 students from the Second Affiliated High School of East China Normal University, won first place for their products and practical business plan.“Ive taken a course called Business Challenge in my school and learned some basic career development skills. So, my friends and I searched for products that would be profitable,” says Art-Pottery Studio CEO, Senior 2 Boy Zhou Yuchen.Everything seems difficult in the beginning and Zhou found their products no exception. They came up with many other ideas before clay art was proposed by students from the schools DIY (Do It Yourself) association. Soon, over 20 students joined the program.“Many of our staff are DIY members who are enthusiastic and good at making things with clay,” Zhou explained.To discover what clay products might sell well, they did a survey among their fellow students and people on the street. “Most showed an interest in bracelets, necklace and pots. Clay can be shaped easily and when dry, modeled objects are hard, so we can produce whatever the market tells us,” said marketing manager Zhang Sijia, 16.The team worked out a detailed plan with the help of two experienced employers from General Electric Co. in Shanghai.After winning the local competition, Zhou and his staff are preparing to put their plan into operation. At first, they will buy ready-made products instead of making their own, due to busy school work.“Its a final test to see if we can make our company run well. On January 21 next year, we will compete with other schools in Beijing to win 5,000 yuan in start-up funds. ” Zhou said.63What does the passage mainly tell us?AClay Art is very popular with high students in Shanghai.BZhou Yuchen, Senior 2 Boy, and his team members show an interest in Clay Art.CTeenage students compete for the chance to get into business.DThe schools DIY association starts a program for teens to run companies.64Zhou and his team members have done many necessary things to win the chance except _.Alooking for workable ideasBworking out a detailed business planCdoing a market surveyDpreparing their own-made products to promote65Which of the following statements is TRUE?AClary Art-pottery Studio is thought up by Zhou Yuchen.BIn the beginning, Zhou and his team members decided to work on Clay Art.CZhou and his team members worked out their business plan on their own.DZhou and his team members will take part in the final competition next year.66From the passage, we can learn that _.Ahigh school students in Shanghai are encouraged to learn basic career development skillsBthe winning groups will probably leave school to get into businessCZhou and Zhang are top students, both good at grades and making thingsDZhou and his team members will collect money to start their new companyDAn old woman went suddenly blind. She promised a doctor a lot of money if he could make her see again. “If you fail”, she said, “you will get nothing,” The doctor agreed with her.The doctor soon discovered what was wrong with her, but he decided not to cure her right away. Instead, each time he visited, he secretly took some of her things. When he had taken everything that he wanted, he cured her blindness and sent her a large bill. Now when the old woman could see again she noticed that all her things had gone and she refused to pay the bill. So the doctor took her before a judge.What the doctor says is true. She said to the judge. But I say Im not cured, because I still cant see any of the things in my house.The old woman won her case and the doctor went away unhappily without getting his pay.67. The doctor didnt cure the old woman right away because _.A. He didnt know how to cure her B. He wanted to get a lot of moneyC. He wanted to take the womans things D The woman refused to pay him68. The woman was _ .A. clever B. greedy C. cruel D. dishonest69The word “case” in the last paragraph means _.A. a single example B. a particular situation C. a question to be decided in a court of law D. box70Which sentence is right according to the passage?A. The judge didnt believe the old woman.B. The doctor cured the womans blindness in a short time.C. The woman got back all her things taken by the doctor.D. The doctor failed to get his pay.EThe Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where weve never been before. But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. _71_ Imagine how youd feel if you were in the other persons shoes. For anything youre about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the persons face?” if the answer is no, rewrite and reread. _72_ If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. _73_ If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room._74_ Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether its a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If its a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesnt give you license to correct everyone else. _75_ At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended. It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, dont ask such questions. A. Its natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online. B. Repeat the process till you feel sure that youd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face. C. Everyone was new to the network once. D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated. E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear. F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages. G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely. 第卷（二部分，共35分）第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每