2009学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷及答案.doc

上海市光明中学2009学年第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 2010.4考生注意：1、考试时间：90分钟； 2、本卷总分：100分；3、试卷共8页。1至16， 21至75 题答案涂在答题卡上；其余写在答题卷上。I. Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. 8:00B. 8:15C. 8:30D. 8:452. A. A dentist.B. A physician.C. A cook.D. A tailor.3. A. On the third floor.B. In a department store.C. At a bookstore.D. In the womens department.4. A. Davids brotherB. DavidC. RobertD. Green5. A. 5 centsB. 60 cents C. 50 centsD. 100 cents6. A. Daughter and father.B. Parent and teacher.C. Student and teacher.D. Secretary and Boss.7. A. He isnt hot now that he has a fan.B. He likes only rock.C. He doesnt like rock.D. Its a long way to the record store. 8. A. Buy some paper.B. Do some typing. C. Change the typewriter.D. Ask the woman to type.9. A. Sara came to the meeting. B. Sara hasnt appeared yet.C. Sara planned the meeting. D. Sara has lost the purse at the meeting.10. A. He liked Shanghai in winter.B. He didnt like Shanghai.C. He liked Shanghai all year round.D. He liked Shanghai in spring, summer and fall.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Because he wanted to have a change.B. Because he always spent his holiday alone.C. Because he had a quarrel with his wife.D. Because his wife didnt want to spend her holiday with him.12.A. To the mountain in Italy.B. To the mountain in Spain.C. To the seaside in Spain.D. To the seaside in Italy.13.A. It was tiresome but interesting.B. He enjoyed it except that it was very hot.C. He enjoyed himself there. D. It was the worst holiday that he had ever had.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. An account of school for blind boys.B. A description of a French village,C. A story about a clever blind little boy.D. The education of the blind boys.15.A. By smelling them.B. By touching them.C. By recognizing their voices.D. By remembering the description of them.16. A. In 1918. B. In 1912. C. In 1819. D. In 1812.Part C Longer ConversationDirections: In Part C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Why is the man to call Nancy?(17) Because Nancys application form _.How old is Nancy?(18) She is _.What are Nancys strong points?(19) _ and good interpersonal skills.When can Nancy begin to work?(20) After _.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. Great value has been put by Shanghai government _ road development and traffic problem in recent years.A. for B. toC. onD. of22. English has _ singular pronoun that can be used to replace either “he” or “she”. A. no aB. noC. notD. no any 23. You _ be hungry already - you had a big cake only half an hour ago.A. wouldntB. cantC. mustntD. neednt24. Have you known Mr. Smith for a long time? Yes, since he _ to this small town to be a volunteer teacher. A. has come B. comes C. had come D. came25. It is in the restaurant where I met with my boyfriend for the first time _ we are holding our wedding ceremony.A. whereB. whenC. that D. what26. Youve made great progress in your studies of English, havent you? Yes, but much _. A. remains to do B. is remained to do C. remains to be done D. is remained to be done27. Mom, may I go to the movies with Mary this evening? No, _ you are sure you can pass the English test next week. A. as B. if C. until D. unless28 Sally Rides parents encouraged her to be _ she wanted, and she became the first American woman to reach space. A. whatever B. whichever C. that D. whoever29. The news _ a heavy storm is coming is spreading around the airport. A. what B. that C. / D. which30. Calculations, which are astronomically exact, have been made _ with the use of computers. A. it possible B. to be possible C. possibly D. possible 31.Storm chasing is so dangerous that some chasers are often hurt in accidents _ by driving in a heavy rain.A. having causedB. causedC. to be causedD. causing32. Many university graduates take the civil servant examination these years, _ reflects the fierce competition in the job market. A. this B. that C. which D. what33. Have you moved into your new apartment? Not yet. The room still needs _. A. to paintB. painting C. being paintedD. be painted34. Not only _ the way we spoke, but _ the way we dressed.A. he disliked he also disapproved ofB. he disliked did he also disapprove ofC. did he dislike did he also disapprove ofD. did he dislike he also disapproved of35. After looking through the art books here, I found Andrews paintings to be the closest to _ I thought good paintings should look.A. howB. whatC. thatD. why36. Excuse me? I dont want the toy now. Can I have my money back? Sorry. There is no such situation _ once you have made the payment you can get the money back. A. as B. that C. which D. whereSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. favors B. remaining C. primary D. reveal E. cut AB. demand AC. advanced AD. true AE. extended BC. produce Like many other big cities in the world, Vienna has entered an old-age society. I must say, in a country with high social welfare benefits like Austria, aged people neednt worry about their 37 needs of livelihood. The all-inclusive (包括一切的)social welfare system benefits people in their 38 age. In addition to the insurances of all sorts, there are other 39 such as traveling by train, visiting museums and attending operas at 40 prices all on account of your old age, and they are also 41 to aged visiting tourists to Austria. They only have to 42 their ID or other certificates and they will enjoy the same favors like Austrians.Yet, we all know that supply of food and clothing is only one aspect of life; mans 43 on life is many-sided. Higher the civilization, higher is mans psychological need. This is especially 44 of old folks. Like young people, they have the need of cultural life, the need of recreation and amusement, the need of dignity and the need of accomplishment. Besides, unwilling to leave behind too many regrets, they want to, in their 45 years, make their lives easier and more comfortable.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: 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. It is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents dont 46 them. They often think that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are too 47 and too strict with their children; and that they seldom give their children a 48 hand. It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their childrens trust and they tend to forget how they themselves felt when 49 . For example, young people like to act on the spot without much thinking. It is one of their ways to 50 that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation. Older people worry more easily. Most of them plan things ahead, at least in the back of their minds, and do not like their plans to be upset by something 51 . When you want your parents to let you do something, you will be 52 if you ask for permission before you really start doing it. Young people often make their parents angry at their 53 in clothes, in entertainment and in music. But they do not mean to 54 ; it is just that they feel cut off from the older peoples world, into which they have not yet been 55 . Thats why young people want to make a new culture of their own. And if their parents do not like their music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech, this will make the young people extremely happy. Sometimes you are so 56 yourself that you do not want your parents to say “yes” to what you do. All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. It is 57 enough, after being a child for so many years, when you were 58 under your parents control. If you plan to control your 59 , youd better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have a high sense of _60 , they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do. 46. A. protect B. refuse C. understand D. guide 47. A. serious B. kind C. considerate D. honest 48. A. helpful B. free C. usual D. real49. A. angry B. busy C. tired D. young50. A. show B. say C. complain D. deny51. A. uninterrupted B. unavoidable C. unexpected D. unrespectable52. A. dissatisfied B. successful C. uncomfortable D. energetic53. A. designs B. knowledge C. glance D. choices54. A. cause any trouble B. make fun C. keep their words D. show respect55. A. separated B. protected C. respected D. accepted56. A. grateful to B. proud of C. strict with D. sorry about57. A. strange B. funny C. confusing D. natural 58. A. completely B. occasionally C. relatively D. accidentally59. A. study B. life C. expense D. emotion60. A. beauty B. time C. responsibility D. leadershipSection B Directions: Read the following 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 you have just read.(A) It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up shop when I hurried into the florists. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have.” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for this most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents.” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed（草）!” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boyI promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower.” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mom was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mothers Day.The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through kitchen window as I looked into Moms room. She motioned for me to come in, then glanced over at the table where the plant was. Holy mackerel! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped（喇叭状的）blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco saidthe most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mom, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasnt supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go.My dear mom died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but Id always know how much she loved me.61.The author didnt like the plant recommended by Mr. Rocco at first because _.A. the packing of the plant was shabbyB. the plant was more a weed than a flowerC. the plant appeared too ordinary to be the most beautiful D. he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him62.Mothers condition was contagious (Line 6, Para.3) because _.A. she was at the deaths door B. she suffered from the illness C. others were sick of her appearanceD. virus might spread from her to others 63. When mother hugged the author tightly, she was showing that _.A. she liked being given giftsB. she valued what the author had done for herC. she was aware of the approaching of deathD. she was touched by the beauty of the flower (B) Students may find much of the information they need to attend college in the United States in the International Student Handbook. This guide is published by the College Board, an educational organization.The International Student Handbook explains the American system of higher education. It tells foreign students how to apply for a college. It explains the different costs and what kinds of financial aid that foreign students can get. The handbook also gives information about required tests.The material is organized for both undergraduate and graduate students. Information is included on more than 2,500 colleges. The International Student Handbook costs $28 if purchased through the College Board Web site. You might find it for less at a site like A.Students who want to know about undergraduate education only can buy the Online Undergraduate Edition at the College Board site. It costs twelve dollars and can be read on the computer or printed out. The online version includes learning about colleges, preparing an admission application, estimating costs and finding financial aid. The Website is . Or you can write to the College Board at 45 Columbus Avenue, New York, 10023, USA. We are now in the fifteenth week of our Foreign Student series. So far, we have explored the American college system, how to choose a school, and government rules about coming to the United States. We have also talked about the TOEFL and other tests, the costs of education and the different forms of financial aid. Next week, the subject is how to decide what kind of housing situation to choose once you are admitted to a school. Future reports will take you to different colleges and universities around the country. And we will discuss working as a teaching assistant. 64. The International Student Handbook is for _.A. American studentsB. the graduate students onlyC. the foreign students who are in the USD. the foreign students who want to study in America65. From the passage, we know that if we want to buy The International Student Handbook and the Online Undergraduate Edition, we can _.A. go to .B. go to A.C. write to a bookstore in New YorkD. write to the Amazon company66. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A radio program.B. A textbook.C. An American newspaper.D. A film.(C)The United States is a country made up of many different races. Usually they are mixed together and cant be told from one another. But many of them still talk about where their ancestors came from. It is something they are proud of. The original Americans, of course were the Indians. The so-called white men who then came were mostly from England. But many came from other countries like Germany and France.One problem the United States has always had is discrimination. As new groups came to the United States they found they were discriminated against. First it was the Irish and Italians. Later it was the blacks. Almost every group has been able to finally escape this discrimination. The only immigrants who have not are the blacks. Surprisingly enough, the worst discrimination today is shown towards the Indians.One reason the Indians are discriminated against is that they have tried so hard to keep their identity. Of course they are not the only ones who have done so. The Japanese have their Little Tokyo in Los Angeles and the Chinese a Chinatown in New York. The Dutch settlement in Pennsylvania also stays separate from other people. Their towns are like something from the 19th century. They have a different reason from the other groups for staying separately. They live separately for religious reasons rather than keep together in a racial group. Although some groups have kept themselves separate and others have been discriminated agai