省句中高二英语期中.doc

江苏省句容高级中学20072008学年度第一学期英语学科高二年级期中试卷 2007.11本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分；满分120分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（三部分，共85分）第一部分：听力部分（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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三个选项中选出唯一最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。听完对话后你都有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 did the man think of the exam?A. He didnt take it.B. It was very easy.C. It was very difficult.2. where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. At a railway ticket office.C. On Platform three.3. What do we learn from this conversation?A. The woman will go to the tennis field with the man right away.B. The man will go to the tennis field half an hour laterC. The man will not go to the tennis field because he has to finish an important letter.4. What is Marys nationality?A. She is Chinese.B. She is Japanese. C. She is American.5.Where will Jane go this evening?A. Go to the movies.B. Go to the station.C. Visit her sister.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或对白。每段对话或对白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出唯一最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你都有时间阅读各个小题每小题5秒钟。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. Who are talking here?A. An English and a Chinese.B. Two Chinese.C. Two British people.7. What is the time in China when London is nine oclock in the morning?A. 5 pm of the next day.B. 5 pm of the same day.C. 5 pm of the first day.8. What do the Chinese probably do at five oclock in the afternoon?A. Go to work.B. Take a break. C. Get off work.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What has Jane been doing this morning?A. Reading newspapers.B. Studying. C. Listening to music.10. When will the school radio station begin operation?A. Today. B. In April. C. Next term.11. Which of the following radio programs dos the woman like?A. Discussion.B. News reports. C. Classical music.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Who did Rocky go to the concert with last night?A. His friends. B. His children. C. His parents.13. Why was the concert held?A. To collect money for the poor children at home and abroad.B. To show the singers love to the children.C. To sing some good songs for children.14. What is the girls opinion?A. It is more important for all the governments to do something.B. Not only the singers but also other people should do something.C. It isnt necessary to hold such a concert.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel.B. In a hospital.C. In a shopping center.16. On which floor is the Exhibition Center?A. The ninth floor. B. The third floor.C. The second floor.17. Why does the man come to Hong Kong?A. He is on holiday.B. He comes for the computer exhibition.C. He comes to meet Peter Smith from Greece.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who is the speaker probably talking toA. A foreign expert. B. A group of new students. C. A group of visitors19. How many teachers are there in the college?A. 75. B. 50. C. 35.20. What is the main topic of the talk?A. The different parts of the college.B. The past and the present of the college.C. The English department二、英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. Since I _ the book on the table, it _ there.A. lay; was laying B. laid; has laid C. laid; has been lying D. lied; lay22. I feel it is your husband who _ for the spoiled child.A. is to be blame B. is to blame C. is going to blame D. should blame23. How many questions _ at the meeting?A. came up B. came up with C. were risen D. raised24. The temperature can drop to below zero in my country is winter.-In mine too. A temperature _ low is _ in my home town. A. this; general B. that; common C. very; unknown D. so; different25. I fell in love with love with her _ I met her. This is the first time we _. So it is time I _.A. first time; have a date; leave B. for the first time; had had a date; have leftC. the first time; have had a date; left D. by the first time; have a date; left 26. One of the _ of our planets warming up is an increase in the number of natural disasters.A. consequences B. reasons C. causes D. processes27. - Shall I give you a ride as you live so far away? - Thank you. _. A. It couldnt be better B. Of course you can C. If you like D. Its up to you28. The man lay under a tree eating something, and seeing a dog running to him, _ up in no time. A. to stand B. standing C. stood D. would stand29. The father seldom let an opportunity to help his daughter make up for the hours of schooling she had missed _. A. pass B. passing C. to pass D. being passed30. If you want to see a doctor, youd better make an appointment with him. This is a common _ in the USA.A. dutyB. practice C. attitude D. rule31. The big house was burnt down in the big fire, nothing _.A. remained B. was left C. remaining D. stayed32. Five persons death _ his careless driving.A. resulted from B. resulted in C. led to D. caused33. While building a bridge over the Changjiang River, _ .A. a big rock was discovered in the waterB. there was a big rock discoveredC. a big rock discovered in the waterD. the workers discovered a big rock in the water34. I tried ringing you several times yesterday but I couldnt _. A. get across B. get along C. put through D. get through 35. He was asked to change his casual clothes because they were not _ for such a formal occasion. A. pleasing B. appropriate C. beneficial D. permanent第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Small moments sometimes last a very long time. And a few wordsthough they mean 36 at the time to the people who say themcan have a great power. I recently heard a story from Malcolm Dalkoff, who has been a professional 37 for the last 24 years, mostly in advertising. As a boy, Dalkof was terribly 38 and helpless. he had few friends and no self-confidence. Then one day, his high-school English teacher, Ruth Brauch, asked the class to write their own chapter that would 39 the last chapter(章，回) of the novel since they had been reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Dalkoff wrote his chapter and turned it in. Today he cannot recall(回忆) anything 40 about the chapter he wrote, or what 41 Mrs. Brauch gave him. 42, what he does remember is the four words in the paper: “This is good writing.” Four words. They 43 his life. “44 I read those words, I had no idea of who I was or what I was going to be,” he said. “After reading her 45, I went home and wrote a short story, 46 I had always dreamed of doing but never 47 I could do.”48 the rest of that year in school, he wrote many short stories and always brought them to Mrs. Brauch for 49. “She was encouraging, helpful and honest. She was just what I needed,” Dalkoff said.Later he was 50 as a co-editor of his high-school newspaper. His 51 grew; his knowledge broadened; he 52 on a successful life with great achievements. Dalkoff 53 that none of this would have had happened if that woman had not written those four words.For his 30th high-school reunion, Dalkoff went back and visited Mrs. Brauch, who had retired. He told her what great 54 the four words had had upon his life and because she had given him the confidence to be a writer, he had been able to 55 that confidence on to the woman who would become his wife, who became a writer herself.36. A. much B. little C. well D. ill37. A. reporter B. designer C. writer D. teacher38. A. stupid B. independent C. troublesome D. shy39. A. follow B. change C. connect D. explain40. A. pleasant B. important C. different D. special41. A. help B. encouragement C. grade D. words42. A. Therefore B. However C. Meanwhile D. Besides 43. A. improved B. developed C. changed D. enriched44. A. Before B. After C. Since D. While45. A. chapter B. novel C. note D. explanation46. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything47. A. meant B. doubted C. intended D. believed48. A. With B. Beyond C. Over D. From49. A. appreciation B. changing C. information D. instruction50. A. chosen B. regarded C. considered D. treated51. A. excitement B. confidence C. determination D. experience52. A. kept up B. caught up C. started off D. turned off53. A. realized B. wished C. expected D. dreamed54. A. progress B. success C. courage D. effect55. A. hold B. bring C. pass D. carry第三部分；阅读理解(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)A Trees are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him with wood and other products, they give him shade, and they help to prevent drought and floods.Unfortunately, in many parts of the world man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important. In his eagerness to draw quick profit from the trees, he has cut them down in large numbers, only to find that without them he has lost the best friends he had.Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire but, without its trees, its soil became hard and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the country found itself faced by floods and starvation.Even though a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade the villager to see this. The villager wants wood to cook his food with, and he can earn money by making charcoal(木炭) or selling wood to the townsman. He is usually too lazy or too careless to plant and look after trees. So unless the government has a good system of control, or can educate the people, the forests will slowly disappear.This does not only mean that the villagers sons and grandsons have fewer trees. The results are even more serious. For where there are trees their roots break the soil upallowing the rain to sink in and also hold the soil, thus preventing it being washed away easily, but where there are no trees, the soil becomes hard and poor. The rain falls on hard ground and flows away on the surface, causing floods and carrying away with it the rich topsoil, in which crops grow so well. When all the topsoil is gone, nothing remains but a worthless desert.56. The purpose that the writer wrote this article is to _. A. tell people the use of wood B. tell people the function of tree roots C. warn that man mustnt destroy forests any more D. explain how trees help to prevent drought and floods57. In the writers opinion,_, or the forests will slowly disappear. A. measures must be taken B. people shouldnt draw benefit from the tree C. government must realize the serious results D. unless trees never be cut down58. According to the article we know it is _ to prevent the forests from slowly disappearing. A. necessary but impossible B. necessary but difficult C. impossible and unimportant D. difficult and impossible59. In the last two paragraphs the writer wanted to make it clear that _ . A. where there are no trees, the soil becomes poor but soft B. where there are many trees, there are more floods C. where there are no trees, the land might become desert slowly D. floods will make the land become desertB When the famous dancer Fred Astaire was interviewed for a job by a Hollywood producer, the movie “expert” turned him down, saying, “Cant sing. Cant act. Dances a little.” Heres another stupid mistake. When the great scientist Albert Einstein was at school, his teachers considered him rather dull. And a final story, the famous Polish pianist Paderewski was told by a teacher that hed never be a success as a performer because the middle finger on each hand was too short.What lessons can be drawn from these three experiences? First, true genius (天才) cannot be suppressed(压抑). For some reason or other it works its way out. Second, early judgements of a persons abilities may be unfair or just wrong. Third, when there is a real determination to succeed, obstacles(障碍) fall by the wayside. The famous motto “ad astra per aspera” can be translated as “To the stars through hardships.” Astaire, Einstein and Paderewski proved their critics wrong.60. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. Fred Astaire was a famous dancer. B. True ability will always make itself known. C. Some people never get discouraged. D. Albert Einstein proved his teachers wrong.61. When Paderewskis teachers told him hed never be a success, they were _. A. being humorous B. cheerful, though concerned C. somewhat hesitant D. seriously mistaken62. “Ad astra per aspera” is used in the passage _. A. as a motto (格言)for the three mens lives B. to show the value of Latin C. to send the reader to the dictionary D. to point out that genius is always recognized early63. The writer of the passage thinks that the reader _. A. knows that the three men were successes B. someday dreams to become like one of the men C. sympathize s(同情) with the poor teachers of the three men D. knows that Fred Astaire was an actor famous for performing Shakespeares playsC The Museum The Charles Dickens Museum in London is the worlds most important collection of material relating to the great Victorian novelist and social commentator. The only surviving London home of Dickens (from 1837 until 1839) was opened as a Museum in 1925 and is welcoming visitors from all over the world. On four floors, visitors can see paintings, rare editions, manuscripts, original furniture and many items relating to the life of one of the popular and beloved personalities of the Victorian age. Opening Hours The Museum is open from MondaysSaturdays 10:00-17:00; Sundays 11:00-17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Special opening times can be arranged for groups, who may wish to book a private view. Admission Charges Adults:5.00; Students:4.00; Seniors:4.00; Children:3.00; Families:14.00 (2 adults & up to five children) Group rates For a group of l0 or more, a special group rate of 4.00 each applies. Children will still be admitted for 3.00 each. Access We are constantly working to improve access to the Museum and its collection. Our current projects involve the fitting of a wheelchair ramp (斜坡) for better access, a customer care kit and an audio tour for visitors with impaired (变弱的) vision, Our Handling Sessions are also suitable for the visually impaired. The Museum has developed an online virtual tour through the Museum. Click here to visit all the rooms in the Museum online. Hire the Museum The Museum can be hired for private functions, performances, soirees, book launches and many other social occasions. Find us The Museum may be reached by using the following buses: 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243. And by these Underground services: Piccadilly Line; Central Line; For a map, please click here. The British Museum and the Foundling Museum are within walking distance.64. The place where the museum lies is _. A. the birthplace of Charles Dickens B. where Charles Dickens once lived C. on a floor of a big building D. the place where Charles Dickens died65. If a family that has seven members with two adults go to the museum together, they will save _ compared to going there separately. A. 25.00 B. 14.00 C. 9.00 D. 11.0066. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. In any case readers can not stay in the museum after 17:00 on Sundays. B. Visitors with weak vision cannot enjoy the museum. C. The museum is very not far from the British Museum. D. Anyone cannot hire the museum for the other uses.67. The passage is written with the purpose to _. A. persuade readers to visit the Charles Dickens Museum B. let readers come to the museum to buy books C. offer readers some information on the Charles Dickenss books D. give readers information about the museum and how to visit itDWearing ties was originally the mark of Britains most powerful classes, which made the tie itself a symbol of power and respect. And that led it to be adopted by a much larger tribethe business tribe.You cannot wear a tie if you work with machinery. So wearing a tie became a sign that you were a man who used your brain to make a living, rather than your hands. It showed you were serious. It showed you were a professional. It meant that everyone who wanted a job in business had to wear one. It was just impossible to take seriously a man who didnt wear a piece of colored silk around his neck.This is how millions of people came to be wearing ties across the world. They are part of the uniform of business.“Ties offer a point of indi