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嘉兴英语教学网 收集整理 欢迎使用广东省汕头市金山中学2011-2012学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 2011.10本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卡和答题卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写，用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。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。. 听说考试：角色扮演。（共8题，每题1分，共8分）听下面一段材料，理解所听到的内容，然后将问题翻译成英语，再用英语以书面形式作答。听完后，请将答案填写在答案卷的上。Role Play：In this part you will act as a role and complete three communicative tasks: listen to the speaker, ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.Step 1. Now please listen to the speaker.情景介绍角色：你是Mr. Marten任务：（1）和服务员Ellen谈论换房间和叫出租车的事情 （2）根据谈论的内容，回答相关问题Step 2. Please get ready to ask three questions in English according to the following tips.Question 1) 我以前的钥匙怎么办？_Question 2) 出租车明天早上七点半能到这儿吗？_Question 3) 去那儿要多长时间？_Step 3. Please get ready to answer five questions in English.1. Please get ready to answer the first question._2. Please get ready to answer the second question._3. Please get ready to answer the third question._4. Please get ready to answer the fourth question._5. Please get ready to answer the fifth question._. 单项填空(共17小题；每小题1分，满分17分) 从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑9. When she heard the sad news of her family, the lady _. A. broke down B. broke out C. broke up D. broke into10. We regret to inform you that there are no tickets _ for Fridays performance. A. available B. useful C. convenient D. affordable 11. Outside the school _ crowds of students, _ to know the results of the exam. A. stand; too anxious B. stand; too excited C. stands; very worried D. stands; eager enough12. _ in the cage for half a day, the bird became hungry.A. Being kept B. Having kept C. Having been kept D. Have been kept13. _ good and sweet, this kind of apple was soon sold out in the market. A. Tasted B. Tasting C. Having been tasted D. Being tasted14. _ of the heavy burden of homework, the children rushed out of the classroom and enjoyed themselves. A. To be free B. Freeing C. To free D. Freed 15. The place _ the bridge is supposed to be built should be _ the cross-river traffic is the heaviest. A. which; where B. at which; which C. at which; where D. which; in which16. _ do you like the film tonight? Better than _.A. How; expected B. What; expected C. How; to expect D. What; to expected 17. Guess what! I have got A for my term paper. Great! You _ read widely and put a lot of work into it.A. must B. should C. must have D. should have 18. They covered the body of the little hero with a flag, leaving his face_. A. to expose B. exposing C. exposed D. expose19. The old couple have been married for 40 years and never once _ with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreledC. have they quarreled D. had they quarreled 20. You cant imagine what great trouble they have _ the problem_. A. to solve; being talked about B. solving; discussing C. to solve; to talk about D. solving; being discussed21. The shopkeeper did not want to sell for _ he thought was not enough. A. where B. how C. what D. which22. I still remember _ chess in class by my teacher about twenty years ago.A. to be caught to play B. being caught playingC. catching play D. having caught playing23. All the teachers discussed the plan that they would like to see _ in the next school year. A. carry out B. carried out C. to carry out D. be carrying out24. I was on the highway when this car went past followed by a police car. They _ at least 150 kilometers an hour. A. should have been doing B. must have been doing C. could have done D. would have done25. He talks about Rome as if he _there before. A. were B. had been C. has been D. was . 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2130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。Once upon a time a king, in the company of his ministers, went to the imperial garden for a walk. When he was walking around a pond, a strange idea 26 upon him and he asked, “How many buckets(桶) of water are there in the pond?” The ministers looked at each other, 27 to give an answer.Rather 28 , the king ordered, “You have three days grace. Any one who offers an answer will be handsomely awarded. Those who fail will be 29 .”The time limit was due in the twinkling（闪烁）of an eye, yet the ministers were still at their wits end. At this time a child appearedwho declared that he knew the answer. The king told his 30 ministers to go with the child for the measurement. To their 31 , the child refused the suggestion with a smile, “It is very easy. No 32 to go to the pond.” This made the king laugh 33 , “Alright, let us know what it is.” The child winked (眨眼) and said, “That 34 on the size of the bucket. If it is as big as the pond, there is one bucket of water; if it is halfas big, two buckets; if one third as big, three buckets; if.” “Stop! Thats it. Youve got the 35 .” The king was satisfied and the child was duly rewarded.Why did the ministers feel it so differentto settle the problem? Because they fell in a pitfall (陷阱), following a wrong way of thinking. Peoples thinking often goes a habitual way the beaten track of straightforwardness. 36 is a static (静态的) way presupposing every object definite and certain, i.e. the size of the pond and the bucket should be clearly 37 . If one of them is unknown, it will be difficult to do the measurement, let alone 38 . Why not change your mode of thought from static to dynamic（动态的）, from concrete to 39 ? If you adopt an indirect way and try to find out the proportional relation between the pond and the bucket, youll get an answer flexible yet 40 to solve the problem.Sometimes to get out of the difficulty one must change ones way of thinking, or simply change ones approach towards a problem.26. A. fixed B. focused C. came D. looked27. A. struggling B. thinking C. falling D. failing28. A. disappointed B. excited C. pleased D. contented29. A. killed B. punished C. blamed D. scolded30. A. exciting B. amazing C. surprising D. trembling31. A. doubt B. surprise C. envy D. delight32. A. good B. use C. need D. wonder33. A. wonderfully B. joyfully C. cheerfully D. doubtfully34. A. decides B. depends C. calls D. looks35. A. award B. reward C. answer D. number36. A. This B. That C. It D. Such37. A. marked B. measured C. signed D. known38. A. another B. other C. one D. both39. A. detailed B. easy C. simple D. abstract40. A. acceptable B. available C. adequate D. proper. 阅读（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。ALast year, I lived in Chile for half a year. I lived with a Chilean family and had the responsibilities of any Chilean teenager. I had good days and bad days I didnt understand.Chuquicamata, my host community, is a mining camp. When I arrived there, I was scared. It was so different from what I was used to. There were lots of dogs on the streets, and there was no downtown, few smoothly paved streets, and little to do for entertainment. Rain was not seen very often, earthquakes and windstorms were frequent.I had studied Spanish for two and a half years and was always one of the best students in my class. But in my first week in Chile I was only able to communicate and needed one person to whom I could explain my shock. I couldnt speak the thoughts in my head and there were so many.Most exchange students experience this like me. Culture shock presents itself in everything from increased aggression (敌对心理) towards the people to lack of appetite(食欲). I was required to overcome all difficulties. As time passed, everything changed. I began to forget words in English and to dream in Spanish and love Chilean food. I got used to not depending on expensive things for fun. Fun in Chuquicamata was being with people. And I took math, physics, chemistry, biology, Spanish, art, and philosophy.But the sacrifices were nothing compared to the gain. I learned how to accept and to succeed in another culture. I now have a deeper understanding of both myself and others.41. The author came to Chile last year with the purpose of _.A. paying a visit to Chile as a tourist B. experiencing Chilean life as a teacherC. studying Chilean culture as a college student D. studying knowledge as an exchange student42. On arriving in Chile, why did the author feel frightened?A. Because he did not know how to get along with the local people.B. Because it was full of dangers like earthquakes and windstorms.C. Because its living conditions were worse than what he was used to.D. Because it was not convenient for him to shop there.43. In the first week in Chile the author _ _.A. was not used to eating Chilean food B. had some friends to have a chat withC. couldnt communicate with people D. couldnt express his thoughts in English44. What did the author most probably think of his life in Chile?A. Wonderful and worthwhile B. Difficult but meaningfulC. Difficult and meaningless D. Boring and disappointing45. According to the passage, which of the following statements about Chile is TRUE?A. its official language is Spanish and English.B. It is a developing country without foreign students.C. It seldom rains and natural disasters often happen.D. Most Chileans are not friendly to foreigners.BPhys ed (physical education) is making a comeback as a part of the school core curriculum(核心课程)，but with a difference. While group sports are still part of the curriculum, the new way is to teach skills that are useful beyond gym class. Instead of learning how to climb a rope, children are taught to lift weights, balance their diets and build physical endurance(忍耐力). In this way，kids are given the tools and skills and experiences so they can lead a physically active life for the rest of their life.Considering that 15 percent of American children aged 6 to 18 are overweight, supporters say more money and thought must be put into phys ed curriculum. In many cases, that may mean not just replacing the old gym-class model with fitness programs but also starting up phys ed programs because school boards often put P.E. on the chopping block (砧板), cutting it entirely or decreasing its teachers or the days it is offered, says Alicia Moag-Stahlberg, the executive director of Action for Health Kids. The difference in phys ed programs is partly due to the lack of a national standard. Physical education needs to be part of the core curriculum, she added.The wisdom of the new approach has some scientific support. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have showed how effective the fit-for-life model of gym class can be. They observed how 50 overweight children lost more weight when they cycled and skied cross-country (越野)than when they played sports. The researchers also found that teaching sports like football resulted in less overall movement, partly because some reluctant（不情愿的）students were able to sit on the bench. Another problem with simply teaching group sports in gym class is that only a small percentage of students continue playing them after graduating from high school. The new method teaches skills that translate to adulthood.46. According to the passage, what is usually taught in the old gym class? A. Lift weights B. Climb a rope C. Cycle D. Have a balanced diet47. What does Alicia Moag-Stahlberg mean by saying “some school boards put P. E. on the chopping block”?A. Schools do not pay enough attention to P. E.B. Schools welcome P. E. but do not have time for it.C. Schools put P.E. in the first place.D. Schools cut down other subjects time for P. E.48. Which is NOT the reason to carry out phys ed programs according to the passage?A. More teenagers are overweight.B. Traditional group sports teaching is not effective.C. Students need to learn some skills to help them lead a physically active life.D. Phys ed programs need less money to support.49. How many problems are mentioned in the passage with simply teaching group sports?A. Two B. Three C. Four D. One50. Whats the difference between the come-back phys ed and the ordinary gym-class model?A. The Phys ed teaches group sports.B. The Phys ed provides more fitness programs.C. The Phys ed teaches tools and skills which could be used in the future life.D. The Phys ed has more support from the government.CAmericans are proud of their variety and individuality，yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform，whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform of a fivestar general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms，one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的)clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic(技工) is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse，a policeman，a barber，or a waiter to lose professional identity（身份）than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry(洗衣店）bills. They are taxdeductible(可减税的)They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.Primary(主要的) among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms，the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it，without change，until retirement. When people look alike，they tend to think，speak，and act similarly，on the job at least.Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are longlasting，often their initial(最初的)expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain（维持，维护），requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering(洗涤) possible with many types of civilian clothes.51. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality_.A. still judge a man by his clothesB. hold the uniform in such high regardC. enjoy having a professional identityD. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform52. People are accustomed to think that a man in uniform _.A. suggests quality work B. discards(丢弃)his social identity C. appears to be more practical D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes53. The chief function of a uniform is to _.A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the public eye C. inspire the wearer s confidence in himself D. provide the wearer with a professional identity54. According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _.A. are usually helpful B. have little or no individual freedomC. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity55. The best title for this passage would be _.A. Uniforms and Society B. The Importance of Wearing a UniformC. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D. Advantages and Disadvantages of UniformsDIn todays world of cell phones, mini laptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them. Since these devices are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function. Many young adults agree and use their cell phones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex, said that fewer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality timepiece that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers boasted(自夸) about their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself into an accessory(附件，配件) business. And for many today, the image(外形) a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.Complications features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an important part