省实验中学2010-2011学年高二下学期期中考试(英语).doc

广东实验中学2010-2011学年（下）高二模块七考试英 语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共12页，满分135分，考试用时120分钟。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、考号填写在答题卡上。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的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；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收回。语言知识及应用第一节 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卷标号为110的相应位置上。Traditional Chinese culture places much emphasis on food. Considered to be an important part of each day, eating is far beyond simply _1_(meet) a need. However, people are living in a fast-paced society now, so they hardly have time to enjoy their food. They need fast food. That is _2_ Chinas fast-food market expands.A foreign fast-food restaurant _3_(call) KFC arrived in China first, quickly followed by _4_ such as Pizza Hut and McDonalds. _5_ the development of China, foreign fast-food chains are realizing high-speed growth in china. However, these “junk foods” _6_ (criticize) by health experts for long because they cant provide balanced nutrition. The experts also show that some foreign fast food contains _7_ food coloring, Sudan 1, _8_ can cause cancer.In fact, China has many of its own traditional fast-food dishes. Among them, dumplings, soybean milk and noodles are the most popular. _9_(compare) with foreign fast food, those traditional ones are _10_ (healthy). But many Chinese still enjoy the special taste and the good environment in the foreign fast-food chains even though there exist some potential risks. 第二节 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1125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。We make a living with what we get, but we make a life with what we give._ Winston ChurchillI am willing to _11_ this saying. I have been _12_at the Boston Childrens Hospital every year since I was thirteen. At the beginning, I only wanted to go because I would get praise for entertaining children at the _13_. After giving my time for two months, my opinion changed completely.When I first _14_ into the waiting room on the ground floor, I was very _15_ that I would be spending my entire summer with kids. As it became routine for me to show up every day at 8 a.m., many kids began to _16_ me. To my surprise, I began looking forward to seeing their _17_ faces as well. They were always enthusiastic about _18_. My heart warmed every time I heard their _19_ voices asking me for a story or an answer to a question. I felt _20_ and irreplaceableAs I look back, I see the _21_ that these special children have had on me. It is because of them that I have _22_ a desire to become a psychologist. Recently, I have volunteered for a month. I have been asked to _23_ on many different floors besides the waiting room where I started. The kids on the floors above are usually there for a longer time. Despite their anxiety and desire to get better and go home, they always offer me a(n) _24_ smile. I feel renewed after spending a day with them because I realize that there is much more to _25_ than money. It is much more important to love and to be loved.11. A. know B. believe C. respect D. understand12. A. working B. studying C. staying D. volunteering 13. A. hospital B. school C. room D. building 14. A. looked B. stepped C. turned D. appeared 15. A. happy B. upset C. nervous D. curious 16. A. notice B. expect C. help D. annoy 17. A. tiring B. bright C. puzzling D. emotional 18. A. smiling B. sleeping C. learning D. playing 19. A. loud B. crazy C. eager D. irritating 20. A. valued B. tired C. disappointed D. surprised 21. A. expectation B. dream C. influence D. love 22. A. developed B. remembered C. worked D. improved 23. A. help out B. drop in C. go around D. turn up24. A. willing B. optimistic C. friendly D. pitiful25. A. life B. habit C. nature D. family 阅读理解 (共两节，满分35分) 第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。AIn English everything is the other way round. On Sundays, on the Continent even the poorest person puts on his best suit, tries to look respectable, and at the same time the life of the country becomes gay and cheerful; in England even the richest lord or motor-manufacturer dresses in some peculiar rags, does not shave, and the country becomes dull and sad. On the Continent there is one subject which should be avoided-the weather; in England, if you do not repeat the sentence “Lovely day, isnt it?” at least two hundred times a day, you are considered a bit dull. On the Continent people use a fork as though a fork were a shovel; in England they turn it upside down and push everything-including peas-on top it. On a Continental bus approaching a request stop, the conductor rings the bell if he wants his bus to go on without stopping; in England you ring the bell if you want the bus to stop; On the Continent people have good food; in England people have good table.On the continent almost every nation whether little or great has openly declared at one time or another that it is superior to all other nations; the English fight heroic wars to combat these dangerous ideas without ever mentioning which is really the most superior race in the world. Continental people are sensitive and touchy; The English take everything with a sense of humor-they are only offended if you tell them that they have no sense of humor. On the Continent the population consists of a small percentage of criminals, a small percentage of honest people and the rest are a vague transition between the two; in England you find a small percentage of criminals and the rest are honest people. On the other hand, people on the Continent either tell you the truth or lie; in England they hardly ever lie, but they would not dream of telling you the truth. Many continentals think life is a game; the English think cricket is a game.26. The first sentence “In England everything is the other way round” means that_.A. the English intend to live a life quite different from that of the Continentals.B. the social customs of the English are quite different from those of the Continentals.C. nothing in England is different from things on the Continent.D. in England all the things are round, not flat.27. Which is NOT the characteristic of the English?A. They often talk about the weather when they meet.B. They wear rags on Sundays.C. They have a strong sense of humor.D. They pay more attention to food than to table manners.28. According to Paragraph 3, most of the Continental people are _.A. honest people B. criminals C. either criminals or honest people D. neither criminals nor honest people.29. The last sentence of Paragraph 3 suggests that English people _.A. tend to tell you lies B. always tell you the truth C. neither tell you the truth nor tell ties D. dont tell the truth even when they dream.30. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?_.A. An Interesting Comparison - The English and The Continentals.B. Two Contradictory Peoples- The English and The Continentals -. C. The Round and The Flat People- The English and The Continentals. D. The Realistic and Romantic People- The English and The Continentals.BVitamins are complex chemical substances found in many foods. The human body needs them for health and growth. The body makes some vitamins, but usually in amounts too small to meet its needs. Other vitamins are not made in the body. These must be supplied. No one knows exactly how all vitamins work. Doctors do know that vitamins have very special uses. One vitamin therefore cannot take the place of another. The steady absence of one vitamin in an otherwise complete diet causes a deficiency disease. Rickets, scurvy, and pellagra are examples of deficiency diseases. It is best to obtain vitamins by eating the foods in which they occur. There are also pills that contain a single vitamin or a combination of vitamins people should consult their doctors before they take any vitamin pills.Scientists have discovered about 25 vitamins and their different forms that are very important to human beings and other forms of life. Experts believe that there are many more vitamins to be discovered.There are two basic groups of vitamins. One group of vitamins dissolves in fat and is therefore called the “fat-soluble” group. Vitamins A, D, E and K are in this group. The other group is known as “water-soluble” vitamins. These vitamins, understandably, dissolve in water. Among this group are Vitamin C and the B group of vitamins.Vitamin A aids the building and growth of body cells. This vitamin is therefore vital for the growth of children and for good development of babies before birth. Vitamin A is also important for good vision at night. Vitamin B1 is also called thiamine. This vitamin prevents and cures disease. Vitamin B2, called riboflavin, is needed for growth, healthy skin, and for the eyes. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, prevents and cures scurvy.Vitamin D is a group of 10 vitamins that prevents rickets. Scientist believe that Vitamin D3 forms in the skin when the body is exposed to sunlight. Because of this, it is called the “sunshine vitamin”. A lack of Vitamin D may lead to bone damage; too much may cause kidney disease. All of the functions of Vitamin E, also called tocopherol, are not known. It is necessary for reproduction in animals. Vitamin K is necessary for making the blood clot.The more that is learned about vitamins, the more it is realized how these chemical substances play a part in all aspects of human activity.31. Which disease is caused because of the steady absence of one vitamin in the diet?A. Scurvy B. Pellagra C. Rickets D. All of the above32. Which of the following ways is the best to obtain vitamins needed?A. Eating the foods that contain vitamins.B. Taking fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins.C. Taking the pills that contains vitamins.D. Eating the meat that contains vitamins.33. Which of the following statements is true?A. The human body can produce enough vitamins for itself.B. Until now, scientists have discovered all the vitamins we need.C. People should take more vitamins.D. Each kind of vitamin plays a special role in human body.34. What is important for good sight at night?A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B1 C. Vitamin B2 D. Vitamin D 35. What can be inferred from the passage?A. People can not live happily without vitamins.B. A reasonable amount of vitamins of each kind are essential for human body.C. People will not fall ill when they have enough vitamins.D. Vitamins are more important for children than for adults.CUS President Barack Obama is asking Democrats and Republicans in Congress to work together on efforts to create jobs. The president hosted a meeting with top lawmakers from both parties at the White House on Tuesday.President Obama says Republicans and Democrats can work together to improve the economy, even though they disagree on many issues. “And although the parties are not going to agree on every single item, there should be some areas where we can agree.” He said.With the US unemployment rate at 9.7 percent, President Obama hopes Congress will agree to incentives for small business to add workers.“A good place to start, and what I hope to spend a lot of time on these discussions today is how we can move forward on the job issue.” President Obama said.Mr. Obama also said he hoped for an agreement on ways to reduce the US debt and budget deficit, which are at record highs. He met with House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the top House Republican, House Minority Leader John Boehner, as well as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other lawmakers. The president said he looked forward to having more such meetings in the future.“My hope is that this is not going to be a rare situation,” he said. “And Im very thankful that everybody here has taken the time to come. Im confident that if we keep in mind whats best for the American people, we should be able to achieve a lot.”Mr. Obamas approval ratings average just below 50 percent in recent polls, down sharply from this time last year. Approval ratings for Congress are much lower, averaging just over 22 percent.36. Barack Obama hosted the meeting mainly to ask Democrats and Republicans in Congress to _.A. work together to reduce debt. B. work together to try to create jobsC. discuss why the economy is bad. D. discuss why they dont work together.37. According to the passage, Republicans and Democrats _.A. often worked together in the past. B. have never agreed on one issue before.C. are unwilling to work together this time. D. often have disagreement on some issues.38. What can we learn from Paragraph 5?A. The US unemployment rate is high at present.B. The US government is in great financial trouble now.C. Barack Obama doesnt know how to reduce debt.D. Barack Obama is confident about Americas economy.39. By saying the underlined sentence in the sixth paragraph, Barack Obama means he hopes that _.A. everybody will come to his meeting. B. he will be able to achieve a lot of things.C. there will be more such meetings in the future.D. both parties will know what is best for the American people.40. Compared with last year, we can infer that _.A. Congress has made more achievements. B. approval ratings for Congress are higher.C. Barack Obama has done a much better job on the economy.D. Barack Obama is much less popular with the American public. DAn air of anxious uncertainty spread throughout the small Indian camp as the sun dawned that morning. Some braves gathered beside a smoking campfire. Murmuring sounds could be heard as they talked quietly. Women nervously performed their domestic tasks, preparing a small meal. Several sad, old men sat mute, their morale very low.The camp was pitched at the edge of a deep valleyso deep that one could barely see the calm water at the bottom. The Indians had been taken by surprise and were surrounded and attacked by enemy forces. They fought bravely, but they were degraded by defeat. Their homes were destroyed. Those who had survived had been pursued by the enemy. The chase(追逐) had lasted for days. Persuaded by their leaders to press on, they had made a wrong turn. Their hazardous journey ended at the edge of a valleya desperate situation. Before them was a great hole in the earth. Behind them was the enemy. No wonder they were frozen with fear. Where could they go?Just when no choice seemed available to them, several young braves ran into camp. With great excitement they reported seeing a stone bridge across the valley, just a short distance from camp. Most of the tribe discounted this wild story. However, a few hurried to the spot to see for themselves. Seeing was believing! Indeed there was a stone bridge, great enough to accommodate many people and their horses. Without hesitation the people gathered up their children and the belongings they had and hurried across the bridge.Enemy braves watched from a nearby cliff. It was obvious that the Great Spirit was on the side of the defeated. The enemy did not follow. Safe on the other side of the valley, the wanderers thanked the Great Spirit for providing the vital link. They had escaped their enemies. For hundreds of miles around, Indian people heard about the miraculous stone bridge. From this incident it was clear that the Great Spirit defends weak people. Many came from near and far to see the magnificent stone bridge. You, too, can see this bridge and even ride across it in a carin southwestern Virginia.41. Faced with the desperate situation, some Indians in the camp _.A. tried to persuade their leaders to give in to the enemies.B. were still as cheerful as before.C. still remained fearless and loyal to their leaders.D. were in very low spirits.42. When some young braves reported seeing a stone bridge across the valley, most of the Indians in the camp_.A. felt much relieved at the report.B. were excited by the report.C. didnt trust the report.D. believed the report.43. When the enemy braves saw the stone bridge they_.A. proposed a truce(休战) with the defeated Indians.B. hesitated for a while and continued to pursue the defeated Indians across it.C. were frozen with fear and escaped from the scene.D. stopped pursuing the defeated Indians.44. The word “hazardous” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _.A. incredible B. comfortable C. dangerous D. diligent 45. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Both the defeated Indians and their enemies believed the bridge was provided by the Great Spirit.B. The stone bridge is no longer in existence.C. The defeated Indians had been pursued by the enemy for several days.D. The Indians in the camp were in a serious situation because they took a wrong course.第二节：信息匹配（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）A well-known English magazine invited five people to answer a series of questions. One of the questions is: Do you enjoy foreign food? For Questions 1-5, match the name of each person to one of the statements given below.46. John Harvey: In fact if you go out to a restaurant, its very difficult to find the “British” cooking, but you can find almost anything else: French, Italian, Chinese, Indian and so on. London is full of foreign restaurants. I love trying “new d