2012-2013高二下期中试卷及答案.doc

2012-2013学年度第二学期高二英语期中考试二、单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. According to a recent survey, Chinese adults drink _average 1.4 liters of wine in a year, while the country will continue to see _fastest growth in wine consumption. A. an; a B. the; the C. an; the D. the; 不填22. The new airport will be built near the new development zone, which is easily _ by bus No. 39. A. suitable B. accessible C. reasonable D. portable23. The temperature reached as high as 30 degrees centigrade in Wuhan, which was quite _ for March this year. A. casual B. abundant C. abnormal D. punctual24. Mr. Richard was disappointed that many students who had signed up for his adventure course _ at the last moment. A. came out B. left out C. turned out D. dropped out25. People strongly believe that the Central Government will _ a way to control the rising house prices in big cities. A. keep up with B. link up with C. catch up with D. come up with26. -Did you go and watch the football match last night? -I had wanted to, but when I went to buy tickets, there was _ left. A. nothing B. none C. neither D. nobody27. -I wonder why you quit the job as an engineer in the machinery works? -It was good _ salary, but I didnt like the working conditions. A. in need of B. in face of C. in terms of D. in favor of28. As a rule, passengers are required to remain _ until the plane has come to a complete stop. A. to seat B. to be seated C. seating D. seated29. It is surprising that your brother _ Russian so quicklyhe hasnt lived there very long. A. picked up B. looked up C. put up D. made up30. -Are you going to Australia for further studies after graduation? -Well, I _ yet. I might make some other choices. A. didnt decide B. havent decided C. hadnt decided D. wont decide31. Shopping online can save much time as you _ go to a shop or walk around crowded shopping centers. A. dont have to B. oughtnt to C. wont D. mustnt32. L is a free Website _ visitors can not only learn languages but also chat online. A. which B. what C. when D. where33. If you have set a goal, _ yourself to it until you have achieved success. A. dont devote B. devoting C. do devote D. devoted34. -Its reported that the robber who had stolen a car with a baby was finally caught in a small town. -_. A. All good things come to an end B. Justice has long arms C. One false move may lose the game D. Times waits for no man35. -You look rather tired today. -_ not to miss the 4:20 flight, I didnt dare to close my eyes.A. Reminded B. Being reminded C. Reminding D. Having reminded三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分；满分20分） I used to live selfishly: all my decisions were made putting my own needs and wants as the first consideration. It seems rather boring to say that one moment 36 my life, but I honestly feel that it did have a huge influence on me. I was on my 37 break and had left the office to get something to eat. On the way, I saw a busker. This was quite 38 : there was always someone to busk(卖艺) near the office buildings during lunch. 39 I walked past him, holding some coins in my hand, I thought to myself 40 he was only going to use the money to feed his 41 to drugs or alcohol. He looked like that typeyoung and ragged(衣衫褴褛的). Then I 42 , rather shocked at myself. What was I going to 43 the money on? I only was going to feed my addiction to Coca-Cola or chocolate. I realized I had no rights to place myself 44 him just because he was busking. I dropped all the 45 into his hat and he smiled at me. I 46 for a while and expected something more to 47 from that moment. I wanted a natural high or even a feeling of happiness, but 48 happened. So then I smiled and walked off, remembering why I never did things like that. It was a 49 of time. After work as I walked to the train station, I saw the busker 50 the hat and empty the money into a small bag. Then he walked over to a counter and 51 the entire contents into a tin collecting for a bushfire appeal(山火援助). He was busking for charity! I realized just how 52 I had been. He took my money and donated it 53 charity for me! I suddenly realized how 54 it was to do the same myself. I now donate any change to charity tins and enjoy the feeling of 55 for the rest of the day. You could say Im now addicted to the feeling of giving. 36. A. organized B. evaluated C. changed D. bothered 37. A. afternoon B. lunch C. morning D. dinner 38. A. interesting B. necessary C. skeptical D. common 39. A. As B. Before C. After D. Since 40. A. how B. why C. what D. that 41. A. devotion B. application C. addiction D. imagination 42. A. stopped B. left C. arrived D. remained 43. A. take B. cost C. base D. spend 44. A. above B. under C. below D. beside 45. A. chocolate B. coins C. drugs D. Coca-Cola 46. A. participated B. struggled C. watched D. wandered 47. A. differ B. come C. escape D. separate 48. A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing 49. A. lack B. waste C. variety D. sense 50. A. step up B. pick up C. make up D. show up 51. A. supplied B. dropped C. distributed D. buried 52. A. outgoing B. humorous C. selfish D. normal 53. A. to B. on C. with D. in 54. A. difficult B. easy C. complex D. vital55. A. humor B. disappointment C. happiness D. survival四、阅读理解（共4篇，15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A My friends and I had just finished lunch at a hotel when it started to pour heavily. When it became lighter, I decided to brave the drizzle to get my car, which was parked at my office three streets away. My friends argued that I shouldnt go, mainly because I was seven months pregnant then. I assured them that Id be very careful. One of them wanted to come with me but I insisted that she stayed with another friend who needed help with her baby. I walked out of the hotel and started making my way to the car. At the traffic junction (交叉路口)，a car stopped and the passenger got off with an umbrella. Before I knew what was happening, he walked right beside me and told me he would accompany me to my destination. I was very embarrassed and declined, but he was very insistent. During our walk, he kept telling me to walk slower, as the ground was wet. When we got to the car-park, I thanked him and we parted ways. I did not get his name and may not even recognize him now. Did he purposely stop for me? Ill never know. So how did I pay it forward? I was at home when I noticed two Indian construction workers walking in the heavy rain. They were probably on their way to the construction site near my estate, which was a long walk in. I went out and passed them an umbrella. They were taken aback by my gesture, and I told them they should take the umbrella and keep it. They were very grateful and like me, probably wondered why a stranger was offering such kindness.56. Why didnt my friends allow me to go and get my car? A. Because it was raining heavily. B. Because it was getting dark. C. Because my friend needed my help. D. Because I was seven months pregnant.57. What happened at the traffic junction? A. I started making my way to the car. B. I was stopped by a car. C. A passenger offered me his help. D. I got lost in the traffic.take58. Which words can be used to describe the passenger on the car? A. Embarrassed and kind. B. Patient and considerate. C. Surprised and embarrassed. D. Slow and stubborn.59. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the last paragraph? A. They didnt expect a stranger would offer them an umbrella. B. They got excited that a stranger showed them respect. C. They didnt feel puzzled that they got help from a stranger. D. They were happy to look up to a stranger.B GAOMI, Shandong Nobel Literature Prize winner Mo Yan said Friday that eyes worldwide will read Chinese contemporary literature over a period of time. “My winning the prize should play a rather positive role, but the effect shouldnt be overestimated,” Mo said in an exclusive interview(专访) with Xinhua. Mo became the first Chinese national to win the Nobel Literature Prize, bringing joy to other writers and readers throughout the country. But the 57-year-old said he did not have high expectations for winning. “Actually, I thought I only had a slim chance to win a prize awarded to one person in the world annually. Mo, who was born into a farmers family in a village and dropped out of school at the age of 12, started reading books in a mill (磨坊) of his house using the light of an oil lamp. “In my childhood, there were only a few books available in my village. I had to try every means to find a book to read. I traded books with others and even sold the mill and reaped (收割) wheat for others in exchange for books,” he said. “When I finished reading all the books available in villages around, I thought I was the most knowledgeable man in the world. With no more books at hand, I even started reading a Chinese dictionary. I read it so many times that I even found mistakes in it.” “With more means available to pass ones spare time now, such as chatting online and listening to music, ones reading time will definitely end up shorter,” Mo said. Mos winning Nobel Literature Prize has aroused worldwide interested in reading his works, which have recently become bestsellers. However, Mo said he did not expect his Nobel Prize in Literature to boost Chinese peoples reading habits despite the focus his winning has created. “I think the mania (狂热) will end in one month, maybe even sooner and then everything will be back to normal,” said the Nobel laureate (获奖者).60. Which might NOT be true about Mo Yan winning the Nobel Literature Prize? A. Chinese contemporary literature will attract worldwide attention. B. Many other people will become interested in Mo Yans works. C. The exclusive interview will continue over a long period of time. D. The result of his winning the prize will play a positive role in the future?61. It can be learned from the 4th paragraph that _. A. Mo Yan was well educated in his childhood B. Mo Yan had the chance to read all different kinds of books C. Mo Yan enjoyed finding mistakes in Chinese dictionaries D. Mo Yan got very enthusiastic about reading62. The underlined word “boost” most probably means _ in meaning. A. disturb B. increase C. discourage D. violate63. Where does this text probably come from? A. A news report B. A fashion magazine C. A science textbook D. A museum guide C As a traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture used to be unusual to foreign people. But now in the US, it is becoming more and more popular. To American people, choosing acupuncture is a brave choice but a potentially fast cure. Many patients turn to acupuncture when traditional western treatment fails to cure them. Patient Nancy Cooper said, “Ive had pain, pain in my neck, pain in my shoulders, which probably comes from stress. And Ive tried physical therapy, but that didnt work. In fact it made it worse. Acupuncture is what I had here and Im immediately better.” Acupuncture is winning American peoples hearts for another reason. That is, a new and healthier life style. US acupuncturist Song Jun said, “More and more Americans are pursuing a natural lifestyle. To keep fit, they are avoiding medicine and operations and choosing acupuncture, massage, Chinese medicine and chiropractic (脊椎按摩疗法). Such treatment are very popular in the United States right now.” Acupuncture was first introduced into America by journalist James Reston, who escaped his operation pain with the help of acupuncture. Chinese medicine then became a hit in the United States. An act was drafted in 2009 to include acupuncture in Americas medicare reform. Certain US insurance companies have already been paying for acupuncture since June. It means a good start for acupuncture in the US as its on the way toward being accepted by the countrys medicare system. Wu Guoqing, former vice president of California Acupuncture Committee, said, “United States actually is spending almost as much money now an alternative medicine as to traditional medicine. Some people want to find something else, but perhaps they dont want to use drugs, or they dont want to use certain types of traditional medicines. So acupuncture and herbs are very important for them.” If the act is passed, it will enable 52 million senior US citizens to enjoy free acupuncture by the year 2014. The US government will also benefit from its inexpensive casts.64. Who first brought in acupuncture into the United States? A. Song Jun B. Nancy Cooper C. James Reston D. Wu Guoqing65. Which of the following is NOT true about Chinese acupuncture? A. It has a positive effect upon some patients. B. It provided a new and healthy lifestyle for Americans. C. It has been included in Americans medicare system. D. It has attracted the US governments attention.66. The best title for the passage might be _. A. Pain and stress in patients B. Chinese acupuncture popular in US C. Types of traditional medicine D. Free acupuncture for US citizensDTeleNav GPS Navigator (导航仪)TeleNav Talks. You Drive. Voice and Onscreen Directions. TeleNav is easy to use. As you drive, TeleNav GPS Navigator will give you all the information you need, such as: The current street. The next turn to take. The next street to turn onto. The distance remaining before next turn. The number of miles left on your trip. Along the way, directions will be announced in a clear voice and displayed on your phone. 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