【精】珠海市2012届高二第二学期期末考试(英语)【含答案与评分标准】.doc

珠海市2012届高二第二学期期末考试英语试卷（本试卷考试时间:120分钟 满分：135分） 听说合考另行安排考试。注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。 2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卷和答题卡一并交回。I. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。“Long time no see!” is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friends email, I laughed. I thought it was a typical 1 of Chinglish.Obviously it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with a 2 English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American 3 .I was 4 thrilled to believe her. Her words could not convince me at all. So I did a 5 on Google. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages 6 “Long time no see”. This sentence has been 7 used in emails, letters, newspapers, 8 , or any other possible place. Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language 9 Americans use daily. However, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the 10 will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chans movies. In 1910s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a world wide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan” on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by 11 Confucius(孔子). “Long time no see” was his trademark. Soon “Long time no see” became a 12 phrase in America thanks to the popularity of these movies. Some people 13 America to a huge melting pot(大熔炉). All kinds of culture are mixed in the pot together, and they 14 the color and taste of each other. American Chinese, though a minority ethnic group in the United States, is also contributing some changes to be 15 in the mixed pot. ks5u1. A example B. sign C. word D. change2. A. correctB. practicalC. ruined D. handy3. A. custom B. greeting C. habit D. proverb4. A. B. littleC. too D. very5. A. job B. research C. survey D. search6. A. containing B. printing C. publishing D. expressing7. A. widely B. hardly C. seldom D. search8. A. essaysB. movies C. biographyD. files9. A. whatB. howC. whetherD.that10. A. hardware B. software C. operator D. speaker11. A. quoting B. quoted C. having quoted D. being quoted12. A. ordinary B. rare C. modern D. popular13. A. compare B. add C. join D. owe14. A. improve B. change C. lower D. promote15. A. influenced B. mentioned C. used D. considered第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。When you meet people 16 the first time, there are certain questions you can 17 (safety) ask them. In the United States, for example, questions about the kind of work you do, your place of work, and your position at work are perfectly acceptable. In some countries, however, they are considered 18 (appropriate).Questions about your hobbies, where you live, and what kind of house you live 19 are also conversation starters in the United States. But in 20 parts of the world, they are thought of as too personal, as are questions about a persons religious, 21 (politics) or ethical beliefs. While these are not the first questions you should ask an American, they would not be considered impolite after youve spoken to someone for 22 while.Some taboo topics of discussion in many countries include asking how much people earn, how old they are, and how much they have paid 23 particular items. 24 general, safe topics are those that deal 25 generalities such as weather or current events.II. 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Americans have been voted the worlds “funniest nationality” -the one “best at making people laugh” -in a global poll (民意调查), which also names the Germans the “least funny” nationality and the British “not as funny as they think”.30,000 people across 15 countries were asked to name both the “funniest” and “least funny” nationality in a poll conducted by B, the worlds largest social network for meeting new people, with 119 million users worldwide. ks5uThe Americans were voted the funniest nationality, ahead of the Spanish - the funniest Europeans - in second, Italians in third and British in seventh.The voting for the “least funny” nationality confirmed the view of Americas Mark Twain that “a German joke is no laughing matter”. The Germans won, ahead of the Russians and Turks. The stereotype of German humourlessness is believed to derive from their reputation for efficiency, punctuality and rationality(理性). Examples of German jokes include: “Yesterday, I met my friend Horst at the hospital. Hed swallowed a sponge. He says it doesnt hurt but hes always thirsty.”“When we meet someone new, one of the first things we notice is whether they make us laugh”, says Lloyd Price, Badoos Marketing Director. “America is a worthy poll winner”, says Price. “Its the worlds only comedy superpower.”The British pride themselves on their humour but learn from the poll that theyre not as funny as they think. They placed just seventh of 15 - behind the Brazilians, French and Mexicans.26. According to the poll, which is the right order from the funniest nationality to the least funny one?A. Spanish, Americans, French, Mexicans, BritishB. Americans, Spanish, Italians, Brazilians, FrenchC. British, Mexicans, Brazilians, Spanish, AmericansD. Italians, French, British, Mexicans, Brazilians27. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The poll was conducted among 119 million people by Badoo. com.B. Spanish are the funniest nationality in Europe.C. That Germans are named the “least funny” nationality is because of Mark Twain.D. Some people think that British are funny while others think the opposite in the poll.28. Which can be the substitute of the word “derive” in the fourth paragraph?A. acquire B. suffer C. translate D. accomplish29. What is the authors purpose of telling us a German joke?A. The author wants to show that Germans are good at telling jokes.B. The author wants to confirm what Mark Twain said.C. The author wants to prove that Germans are not funny at all.D. The author just wants to say that swallowing a sponge is no harm.30. It seems that the best title for this passage is _. A. The Funniest NationalityB. A Global Poll Conducted by Badoo.ComC. Americans Won the Funniest NationalityD. Americans Voted “Funniest Nation”, Germans “Least Funny”BAnimal lovers should stop calling their furry or feathered friends “pets” because the word is insulting, leading academics claim.Domestic dogs, cats or hamsters (仓鼠) should be renamed as “companion animals” while owners should be known as “human carers”, they insist. Even words such as wildlife are dismissed as insulting to the animals concerned- who should instead be known as “free-living”, the academics including an Oxford professor suggest.The call comes from the editors of Journal of Animal Ethics, a new academic publication devoted to the issue. In its first editorial, the journal disapproves the use of words such as “critters(动物)” and “beasts”. It argues that “derogatory” language about animals can affect the way that they are treated.“Despite its popularity, pets is surely a derogatory word both of the animals concerned and their human carers,” the editorial claims. “Again the word owners, though technically correct in law, goes back to a previous age when animals were regarded just as property, machines or things to use.”It goes on: “We invite authors to use the words free-living or free-roaming rather than wild animals. For most, wildness is very closely associated with uncivilized, rough existence. There is an obvious prejudice here that should be avoided.”The editors also hope to see some of the more colorful words in the English language stamped out. Phrases such as “sly(狡猾的) as a fox”, “eat like a pig” or “drunk as a skunk(臭鼬)” are all unfair to animals, they claim. “We shall not be able to think clearly unless we discipline ourselves to use less than partial adjectives in our exploration of animals and our moral relations with them,” they say.31. According to the academics, what should we call domestic parrots?A. human carers B. free-living C. companion animals D. beasts32. The underlined word in paragraph 3 probably means _.A. 不敬的，贬低的 B. 批评的，指责的C. 不恰当的，不合适的 D. 令人不快的，不吉利的33. Why do the editors say phrases like “sly as a fox” are unfair to animals?A. Because foxes are not sly at all in real world.B. Because it is helpless for people to think clearly when using those phrases.C. Because those phrases have been stamped out.D. Because they are only partial adjectives in the description of animals.34. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Pets are badly treated because people use insulting words when calling them.B. Academics claim that calling animals “pets” is insulting.C. People should rename our pets with more colorful words.D. People shall not be able to realize the importance unless they discipline themselves.35. In which part of a magazine can we most probably find this article?A. Society and the Arts B. Business reports C. Current affairs D. AnecdotesCChina and India have roughly the same population, but when it comes to mobile phones, there is no comparison between the two. In India, seven years after the launch of mobile-phone services, there are only 10 million users. In China, half that number signs up as new subscribers every month.Geography and culture explain some of the differences. The concentration of economic activity in Chinas eastern coastal region gave its mobile operators big economics of scale, allowing lower prices. In China, telephones quickly came to be regarded as fashion items, something that has only recently happened to India.But the main difference is regulation. India chose a licensing policy that divided the country into 22 regions, each with two licenses to operate mobile networks. Bidding in multiple regions was restricted. This aimed to promote competition, but led to a fragmented(零散的，破碎的) market with an array(一大批) of puzzled operators, none of which has economics of scale. Limited range also hurts service quality.36. Which is the most appropriate title for the passage?A. A Comparative Study of the Telecom Industry in China and IndiaB. Differences on Use of Mobile Phones in China and IndiaC. Geographical and Cultural Differences between China and IndiaD. Different Regulations on Mobile Phones in China and India37. According to the writer, how many people sign up as new mobile phone subscribers in China every month?A. 10 million B. 7 million C. 5 million D. 22 million38. Why are the prices of mobile telephone services lower in Chinas eastern coastal region?A. The average disposable income is lower in the region.B. The GDP is higher in the region.C. The costs of operators are lower due to a greater number of users of mobile phone services in the region.D. The operators compete with each other in order to win over subscribers.39. Why are mobile phones popular in China, according to the speaker?A. They are considered as fashionable items.B. They keep people closer to each other.C. They are more convenient to users than fixed phones.D. They are considered time-saving devices.40. How does the speaker feel about the regulation of mobile services in India?A. It has produced desired effects.B. It has more advantages than disadvantages.C. It helps promote competition.D. It has created a negative impact in the market.DDyslexia is a term used to describe a marked difficulty in learning to read despite normal intelligence and vision. The problem is universal, but research suggests it doesnt affect every culture or language group equally. On Chinas mainland and in Japan, for example, dyslexia rates are estimated at less than 5 percent compared to 10 percent to 20 percent in the U.S. There are intriguing theories as to why, and Japan has produced some important clues.Japanese children first learn to read and write in parallel phonetic alphabets, hiragana(平假名) and katakana(片假名), each containing 46 characters relating to 46 different sounds. After conquering them, the student starts to learning Chinese characters. According to Uno, who works for Japans National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, just 1 percent of Japanese students have dyslexic problems with Chinese characters. The numbers jump a bit when it comes to writing - 2 percent for hiragana, 3.8 percent for katakana and 5 percent for ideograms - but theyre still low by American standards.41. The passage is about _.A. dyslexia and intelligenceB. dyslexia and cultureC. dyslexia and visionD. dyslexia and personality42. Which of the following statements is true of dyslexia?A. It is a worldwide problem. B. It is a regional problem.C. It is a social problem. D. It is a biological problem.43. Which of the following countries is most affected with dyslexia according to the passage?A. China B. Japan C. U.S.A. D. U.K.44. Which of the following is not true of the Japanese language?A. It is divided into two types of phonetic alphabets.B. It contains more katakana than hiragana.C. Hiragana and katakana have the same number of sounds and characters.D. It includes Chinese characters.45. What can be inferred from the passage?A. There is no obvious reason for the unbalanced distribution of dyslexia in the world.B. The existing theories about dyslexia are solid and conclusive.C. There are underlying reasons for the differences with dyslexia problems with different peoples.D. The relatively lower number of its people suffering from dyslexia in Japan may be attributed to its reading and writing system.第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列材料，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。46. Jean is a crazy fan of films. She has a romantic dream, which is that, one day, she will go to a beautiful place to appreciate all the attractive films with a cup of coffee in her hand.47. Though Jenny is a woman reporter, she is brave enough to go deep into the places at war. This year, she was honored as Rose of Front, which made her very proud of herself. Next month, she will go to a place at war, and she is confident to do her work well and give people the most brief and real reports.48. Tom is really depressed these days. Because of the financial crisis, his company went bankrupt. He wants to go to a place to try his fortune so that he can start his business again soon.49. Thomas is a professor who does research on ancient buildings. He has been to many historical sites and discovered a lot valuable study materials. This month, his college gives a reward to him for his great contributions. So he wants to travel to a new place to continue his study50. Simon is a lover of oceans. He has traveled around all the oceans in the world except the Indian Ocean. This summer, he is planning to fulfill his dream with diving and swimming in the Indian Ocean. Maybe he will catch a big fish too.AMauritius, an island lying off the southeast Africa in the Indian Ocean, is rich in history, natural beauty and culture. The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provides the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorful life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing.BLas Vegas is really a fascinated city, where you can dine in the finest restaurants, shop in the most chic stores, and watch world-class entertainment, among them, the most attractive thing is gambling. Maybe you will become a millionaire or lose all your money overnight. Whats so clever about Las Vegas is that it makes absolutely certain that you have such a good time you dont mind losing a bit of money along the way; thats why they dont even call it gambling anymore, but gaming.CFew cities leave the visitors with such vivid impressions, the whole city is something of a work of art, the quiet River Seine, the Eiffel Tower, Palais du Louvre and so on are really feast to your eyes. And annual film festival is held with a refreshing emphasis on art. Few cities can compete with the thousands of cafs, bars and restaurants that line every Parisian street. And along the street you will be fascinated by the beautiful window shows of various clothes.DKitzbuhel is a paradise for all the skiers. With fine weather and breath-taking scenery, it is a world-class ski resort. Every winter, thousands of people come from all parts of the world to challenge themselves. If you cant ski, dont worry. The town offers many shops, caf and a variety of entertainment.EAs the cultural centre and biggest centre and biggest city in the region, Jerusalem is regarded as a holy place by Jews, Muslims and Christians. For Jews, it is where their ancestors built the first and second temples. Muslims knew it as the place where the Prophet(先知) Mohammed passed up to heaven. For Christians the city was the scene of Jesus life. However, since the war br