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宜昌一中公安一中 2013年秋季高二年级期中考试英语试卷沙市中学考试时间：2013年11月16日下午14:3016:30 试卷满分：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。1. what will the woman do next? a. call the artist.b. leave the art exhibit.c. explain the exhibit.2. what courses does the woman suggest the man choose?a. science. b. language. c. music.3. how is the man going to washington? a. by car.b. by plane.c. by train.4. what do we know about the womans sister? a. she is always in low spirits. b. she looks like the woman. c. she has a strong character.5. what are the speakers mainly talking about? a. new dictionaries.b. development of language.c. forms of language.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和第7题。6. where does the conversation probably take place? a. at home.b. at a store.c. at a hotel.7. how does the man feel now? a. upset.b. excited.c. tired.听第7段材料，回答第8, 9题。8. where are the speakers going first? a. to the butchers.b. to the chemists.c. to the newsagents.9. what will the woman probably do in the town? a. see the doctor. b. do some shopping in the market. c. buy some things on sale in the mall.听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。10. why did the woman make a trip around the world in a helicopter? a. to raise money for sick children. b. to make money for her company. c. to make her rest life unforgettable.11. how old was the woman when she started to learn flying? a. 52.b. 54.c. 5712. what did the woman say about the trip? a. she did little sightseeing. b. she stopped to camp very often. c. she dealt with the engine problem from time to time.听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。13. what are the speakers mainly talking about? a. the training plans.b. the schedule of the day.c. the ways to relax.14. what can we learn from the conversation? a. the man missed the breakfast in the great tent. b. the woman is going to the lake. c. it is winter now.15. when do the speakers do morning prayers? a. from six thirty to seven. b. from six to six thirty. c. from five to five thirty.16. how does dancing among the trees affect people? a. it can pure their soul. b. it can help them forget their problems. c. it can teach them to express themselves.听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. what will the weather be like during the daytime in france next month? a. cool.b. warm.c. hot.18. how long will the lunch be served? a. for one and a half hours. b. for two hours.c. for three and a half hours.19. what will be provided in the hotel? a. a fridge, sunglasses and sun cream. b. sunglasses, toothbrushes and toothpaste. c. a coffee maker, shampoo and soap.20. what can tourists do in the hotel? a. swim in an outdoor pool. b. take some exercise in the gym. c. keep the travel documents at the reception.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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. a new case study says chinese companies face tough _ in the us and have a long way to go to be successful.a. challenges b. campaigns c. motivations d. dilemmas 22. a professor said the rise of the brics countries（金砖国家） is a/an _ of the end of the world in the control of the usa. a. barrier b. process c. aspect d. symptom23. the new law of consumer rights also _rules about returning faulty goods and sets out protections for those who receive poor services.a. announces b. clarifies c. consists d. possesses24. by speeding up reforms the un is trying to live up to the wishes of people around the world and _ more to building world peace.a. contribute b. link c. expose d. attend25. the fbi last night released pictures of two men _ planting the bombs which brought great damage to the boston marathon.a. informed of b. approved of c. suspected of d. reminded of26. it is believed that the tight employment market has forced job seekers to _ whatever work is available.a. take up b. take down c. take off d. take on27. decision-makers will take a _ approach to opening new stores as the global economy slows down.a. cautious b. concise c. vital d. severe28. one of the great things about science is that it has taught us to be _about surface appearances. the world seems flat, but it is, in fact, round.a. accurate b. creative c. consistent d. skeptical29. there is no need to add in trees to create shade because many town and city gardens are _shaded by buildings.a. occasionally b. instantly c. permanently d. roughly30. if a television or radio breaks the new rules, it is forbidden to screen advertisements and the officials _ face serious punishment.a. in place b. in order c. in advance d. in charge 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。i met billy the last summer before college. he was handsome and his irreverence(玩世不恭) was 31 to me. we liked each other the first instant we met. 32 , i was a straight a student and my parents had high hopes for me to 33 an ivy league (常春藤联盟) school. billy did not concentrate all his attention 34 his study and school life. however, we were in love - so 35 teenager love. i still remember we had a plan for prom(舞会). it was understood that we had 36 about where we would dance and drink and party together. this meant one thing to my parents-panic. and it grew as the 37 letters began to roll in. of the eleven schools i applied to, nine accepted me. and one of them was brown university-the ivy league _ 38 in 1770 in historic providence, rhode island. there was no 39 that i was drawn to brown, but billy (who had joined the army) was _40 down south and i had offers 41 for me there, too. i was torn between my love for him and my family 42 . one week 43 the start of school, my mother had a talk with me. she said i was eighteen years old and i had a 44 to make- one that went 45 beyond the choice of 46 to attend university. in august, i 47 and drove north to providence. it took several months to 48 that my life was moving on in a way that was completely different from billys. brown changed my life, opening doors and giving me the 49 i now use to think, to learn and to write. life is always about 50 it seems, and the older i get, the more i understand this. still, there are times when i think of billy because he taught me about love. 31. a. confusing b. disturbing c. appealing d. amusing 32. a. unfortunately b. actually c. luckily d. originally 33. a. leave b. start c. finish d. attend 34. a. in b. at c. on d. from 35. a. special b. crazy c. wrong d. normal36. a. talked b. looked c. lied d. argued 37. a. description b. rejection c. application d. acceptance38. a. constructed b. assessed c. assisted d. informed 39. a. point b. use c. doubt d. need 40. a. left b. sent c. exposed d. employed 41. a. waiting b. asking c. hoping d. searching 42. a. tradition b. connection c. reputation d. expectation43. a. before b. after c. at d. since 44. a. plan b. decision c. rule d. promise 45. a. out b. away c. far d. deep46. a. when b. where c. whether d. how47. a. got up b. packed up c. looked up d. turned up 48. a. foresee b. imagine c. realize d. consider 49. a. chances b. position c. equipment d. tools50. a. surprises b. adventures c. opportunities d. choices 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。aits become part of the restaurant table setting: knife, fork, napkin and cell phone.distracted (思想不集中的) dining is the new concern with customers constantly texting friends, uploading a weibo photo of the meal theyre about to chew down or emailing the boss. for many smart-phone users, its hard just to focus on the meal and company at hand.now, one restaurant in los angeles is giving diners a reason to turn off the digital world, by offering customers willing to check (寄存) their phones at the door a 5-percent discount on their bill. owner and chef mark gold of eva restaurant, located on beverly boulevard near n. gardner street, hopes this gives customers a way to truly sit back and relax, enjoy their meal and actually talk with friends and family in person.“for us, its really not about people disturbing other guests. eva is home, and we want to create that environment of home, and we want people to connect again,” he explained. “its about two people sitting together and just connecting, without the distraction of a phone, and were trying to create an atmosphere where you come in and really enjoy the experience and the food and the company.”gold said applying the suggestion reminds him to avoid cell phone usage, too. “im guilty of it as well. when my wife and i go to dinner it seems like the cell phone is part of the table setting now. every table you look at, its a wine glass, the silverware and the cell phone,” he joked.the husband and wife team runs eva, a 40-person space with european flair. gold said a little less than half take advantage of the deal, and no one has gotten upset about it.“i think once the server approaches the table and theyre presented with the offer, they like the idea of actually talking to each other again,” he said.51. when having meal in eva restaurant, we are not offered on the table.学,a. forksb. cellphonesc. napkinsd. knives52. why does gold think people should not use cellphones at table?a. because it can cause health problems.b. because it will disturb other customers.c. because it can get a 5-percent discount on the customers bills.d. because it may prevent people communicating with their companions.53. what can we learn from the passage?a. many people would like to upload a photo of their food before they eat nowadays.b. people are forbidden to use cellphones in eva restaurant.c. more than half of the customers in eva restaurant have enjoyed the discount.d. people can easily connect with each other anytime without using cellphones.54. what can be the best title of the passage?a. no cellphone at table!b. focus on your cellphone!c. eva restaurant home to customers.d. talk face to face.bmany of nalade resorts hotels have kids club with special facilities for young children, making holidays more relaxing for parents and undoubtedly more pleasant and interesting for youngsters!kids club in beau rivage (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) the club has a lovely atmosphere, with a large room for activities and a fenced, grass play-area outside. the qualified hostesses really know how to get on with children, as they look after and entertain youngsters from 3 to 12.activities are adapted according to childrens ages and talents and include: glass-bottom boat trips to see the brightly colored games drawing and painting making things and a whole host of indoor games learning how to snorkel and water-ski.a baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee. childrens dinner is served in the main restaurant at 6:30 p.m.kids club in legends (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)three qualified hostesses entertain youngsters from 3 to 11 years old. for children under 3, a baby sitting service is also available on request, for a fee.childrens lunch is served between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the main restaurant or in the kids club depending on the day. the children have dinner in the main restaurant between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.kids club in les pavillons (9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)friendly, experienced, well-trained staff keep youngsters from 3 to 11 happy and occupied throughout the day and evening. activities include: learning the local dance, the sega gathering crabs on the beach by torchlight making things and a whole host of indoor games learning to play a traditional musical instrumenta special childrens dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. baby sitting service can also be provided, for a fee.kids club in diva the ideal arrangement for both parents and their youngsters! qualified staffs look after children aged from 3 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and organize a whole range of activities to keep them busy and happy. children have dinner between 6 and 7 p.m. a baby sitting service is also available, for a fee.55. if you have a 12-year-old child, you can choose _ for your family holidays. a. diva b. legends c. beau rivage d. les pavillons56. children may have two meals in _. a. legends b. beau rivage c. les pavillons d. diva 57. according to the activity lists, children can learn some water sports in the club of _. a. les pavillons b. beau rivage c. diva d. legends58. we know from the passage that _. a. the staff in all hotels can get along well with the youngsters b. all the hotels open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. c. all the hotels provide baby-sitting service for fee d. parents have to play with their children in the activitiescwe all know what it is like to be unable to turn your head because of a cold in the muscles of your neck, or because an unexpected twist has made your neck ache and stiff. your whole body feels tight. the slightest move makes you jump with pain. nothing could be worse than a pain in the neck. that is why we use phrase to describe some people who give you the same feeling. we have all met such people.one is the man who always seems to be clapping his handsoften at the wrong timeduring a performance in the theater. he keeps you from hearing the actors.even worse are those who can never arrive before the curtain goes up and play begins. they come hurrying down to your row of seats. you are comfortably settled down, with your hat and heavy coat in your lap. you must stand up to let them pass. you are proud of your self-control after they have settled into their seatswell, what nowgood god, one of them is up again. he forgot to go to the mens room, and once more you have to stand up, hanging on to your hat and coat to let him pass. now, that is “a pain in the neck.”another, well-known to us all, is the person sitting behind you in the movies. his mouth is full of popcorn; he is chewing loudly, or talking between bites to friends next to him. none of them remain still. up and down, back and forth, they go for another bag of popcorn, or something to drink.then, there is the main sitting next to you at a lunch counter smoking a smelly cigar. he wants you to enjoy it too, and blows smoke across your food into your mouth.we must not forget the man who comes into a bus or subway car and sits down next to you, just as close as you will let him. you are reading the newspaper and he leans over and stretches his neck so that he can read the paper with you. he may even turn the paper to the next page before you are ready for it.we also call such a person a “rubberneck”, always putting out his neck to where it does not belong, like neighbors who watch all your visitors. they enjoy invading your privacy. people have a strong dislike for rubbernecks. they hate being spied upon.59. where can you find this passage?a. medicine dictionaries.b. a travel guide.c. social science books.d. students text books.60. how do you feel when late comers walk back and forth in front of you in a cinema?a. disturbed.b. ignored.c. bored.d. relaxed.61. a “rubberneck” often .a. says bad words behind peopleb. quarrels face to face with neighborsc. bargains the price with sales womend. asks about other peoples business62. which of the follow is “a pain in the neck”?a. someone who helps you find your seat in a movie theatre.b. someone who smokes in a smoking section on a train.c. someone who throws trash out of his car window on the highway.d. someone who goes to the doctor for his severe pain on the neck.deddies father used to say hed spent so many years by the ocean, breathing seawater. now, away from that ocean, in the hospital bed, his body began to look like a beached fish. his condition went from fair to stable and from stable to serious. friends went from saying, “hell be home in a day,” to “hell be home in a week.” in his fathers absence, eddie helped out at the pier (码头), working evenings after his taxi job. when eddie was a teenager, if he ever complained or seemed bored with the pier, his father would shout, “what? this isnt good enough for you?” and later, when hed suggested eddie take a job there after high school, eddie almost laughed, and his father again said, “what? this isnt good enough for you?” and before eddie went to war, when hed talked of marrying marguerite and becoming an engineer, his father said, “what? this isnt good enough for you?”and now, regardless of all that, here he was, at the pier, doing his fathers labor. parents rarely let go of their children, so children let go of them. they move on. they move away. it is not until much later, as the heart weakens, that children understand: their stories