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2011 2012 学年度高二第二学期英语期末考试一完形填空 （ 30分）There is one famous legend ( 传说 ) about Saint Nicholas. He was a generous and honest man, particularly devoted to children. He also cared deeply for the poor. He brought various gifts, money and other 1 items to the houses of them. He did this at night, and in 2 , so that nobody knew, as he wanted no glory and just wanted to help people. He became widely known for his 3 . One day Nicholas heard of three beautiful sisters who lived in a 4 house on the edge of Myra. The three sisters were very poor. They could barely earn enough to keep themselves and their old mother from 5 to death. Nicholas was very 6 . He decided to do something to help them. One night, when everyone was 7 , Nicholas crept (蹑手蹑脚地移动) through the streets to the edge of the town. Quietly, he walked up to the house where the three sisters 8 . He climbed onto the roof and 9 three bags of gold through the chimney in the roof. It so happened that the three sisters had 10 their stockings before they went to bed. The stockings were 11 by the fire to dry. When Nicholas dropped the gold through the chimney, each bag of gold fell into a stocking. The three sisters were 12 to find three bags of gold in their stocking when they woke up the next morning. Soon, the story began to 13 . Other people began to hang up stockings in the 14 of finding bags of gold when they woke up in the morning. From this legend sprang the 15 of hanging stockings up by the chimney on Christmas Eve.1. A. valuable B. expensive C. cheap D. useful2. A. return B. depression C. secret D. advance3. A. generosity B. wealth C. nationally D. discovery4. A. busy B. beautiful C. miserable D. modern5. A. traveling B. working C. thirsting D. starving6. A. concerned B. skilled C. learned D. inspired7. A. alive B. asleep C. awake D. absent8. A. studied B. waited C. helped D. lived9. A. pulled B. dropped C. fixed D. found10. A. showed B. donated C. washed D. deserted11. A. hung B. burned C. heated D. colored12. A. frightened B. overjoyed C. shocked D. overslept13. A. break B. change C. fade D. spread14. A. way B. honor C. hope D. name15. A. custom B. habit C. gesture D. condition 高二英语二语法填空 （ 15分 ）Nowadays, almost everyone _16_（realize） that smoking is _17_ （harm） to peoples health. Sometimes it _18_ causes fire. In China, about 38% of the people smoke. Every year, they smoke millions of 19 ( packet ) of cigarettes. Its bad news for the health of nation. Its known that smoking can cause different kinds of disease. Every year, many people die _20_ these illnesses, such as lung and throat cancers. It also costs the government much money to look _21_ these sick people. Smoking is also harmful to those _22_ dont smoke, _23_ （especial） to children and women. In a word, smoking is no good. _24_ you want to smoke, just think of those who suffer from diseases _25_ _ _ the fires that destroy peoples lives and properties! 三阅读理解 （ 40分 ） AMany families in the United States have a large income now than ever before, but people are finding it difficult to make ends meet anyway. Almost everyone is wondering, “ What happens to all my money? I never seem to have anything left to put away.” Why isnt a dollar worth as much as it used to be? One dollar is always worth the same amount, that is, 100cents. But the value of a dollar is how much it can buy. The value of money depends on the cost of living. Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay for the necessities of life such as food, housing or rent, clothes, and medical expenses.For many years now, the cost of living has increased greatly, so the value of the dollar has decreased. When a dollar has a low value, you cant buy as many things with it. No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps increasing, but economists believe that workers and producers can make prices go up. As workers earn more money, they have more money to spend, so they demand more goods. If there is a great demand for certain goods, the prices of these goods go up. At the same time, if there is a shortage of goods, the prices also go up. For example, if everyone wants to buy more and more gas, the price of gas goes up. When companies deny gas to buyers, they can also make the price of gas go up. Families need to know what happens to their money. They need to make their income meet the cost of living; so many people plan a family budget. A budget （预算）is a list of monthly expenses. If your expenses add up to more than your income you must find ways to save money. Maybe youre spending too much on entertainment. Or if youre spending too much on clothes, you may want to sew your own clothes. Budgeting helps you spend your money wisely as the cost of living increase.26. What has troubled many families in the United States? A. Not large enough income. B. People have to overwork.C. The increasing cost of living. D. A shortage of certain goods.27. What determines the value of the dollar? A. The government. B. The cost of living C. The economists D. The bank28. While the cost of living increase, the value of the dollar . A. increases too B. decreasesC. neither increases nor decreases D. seldom decreases 29. When do the price go up? A. Demand exceeds (超过) supply. B. Supply exceeds demandC. Demand doesnt exceed supply D. Supply equal demand 30. Budgeting helps . A. one to make his income meet the cost of livingB. the government to battle the rising cost of livingC. merchants （商人）to produce more goodsD. the workers to earn more money B When you hear the name Abraham Lincoln, there are a few images(形象)that come to mind: the tall black hat, the bow tie and, of course, the beard. You might be surprised to find out that it was an eleven-year-old girl who urged Lincoln to grow his famous whiskers (胡子). In the fall of 1860, beardless Abraham Lincoln was running for President of the United States when he received a letter from eleven-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, New York. In her letter, Grace told him that he should let his whiskers grow because his face was “ so thin”. She explained that “ Ladies like whiskers” and that if he grew a beard, “ They would ask their husbands to vote” for him. Lincoln responded with the following letter: My dear little Miss, Your very agreeable letter of the 15th is received. I regret the necessity of saying I have no daughters As to the whiskers, having never worn any, do you not think people would call it a piece of silly affection if I were to begin it now? Your sincere well-wisher. A. Lincoln Mr. Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States on November 6, 1860. Shortly after the election, he had a change of heart about growing facial hair. By the time he left Springfield on February 11, 1861, to begin his journey to the White House, he had a full beard. Lincoln had his picture taken, and this image is what we see on the five-dollar bill today. On his train ride to Washington D.C, Lincoln made a stop in Westfield, New York. He greeted the cheering crowd. Then he asked if the girl who wrote him a letter was present. Grace emerged from the crowd carrying roses. He kissed her and announced that he had let his whiskers grow because of her advice. Grace, who felt at a loss, ran all the way home still holding the flowers, which she had forgotten to give to Mr. Lincoln. 31. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Abraham Lincoln had a beard for a long time.B. Abraham Lincoln was famous for his beard.C. A girl advised Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard.D. Abraham Lincoln was proud of his beard. 32. Grace suggested that Lincoln should wear whiskers because . A. it would make him look thin B. it would improve his appearanceC. most gentlemen liked whiskers D. President of the US should wear whiskers 33. What did Lincoln write in reply to Grace letter? A. He would be glad to wear whiskers. B. Grace came up with a silly idea.C. Wearing whiskers could be troublesome. D. It was a pity that he hadnt daughters. 34. Which of the following is TRUR of Lincoln? A. He was the sixth President of the US. B. He was not satisfied with his image.C. He kept Graces advice in mind for a long time.D. He went to Washington D.C by bus after being elected President. 35. We can infer from the passage that when Grace saw Lincoln, she was . A. nervous B. calm C. confident D. proudC CEO of Coca Enterprises, once spoke of the relation between work and ones other commitments (使命)：imagine life as a game in which you are juggling (玩杂技)some five balls, i.e. work, family, health, friends and spirit. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass. You must understand that and struggle for balance in your life. How? Dont destroy your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Dont set your goals by what other people think important. Only you know what is best for you. Dont take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as they would be your life, for without them, life is meaningless. Dont let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life. Dont give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment when you stop trying. Dont be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. Dont be afraid to face risks. Only by take chances can we learn how to be brave. Dont shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Dont run through life so fast that you forget not only where youve been, but also where you are going. Dont forget a persons greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. Dont be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily. Dont use time or words carelessly. Neither can be found if lost. Life is not a race, but a journey to be enjoyed each step of the way. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift: thats why we call it “ The present”.36. Compared with the balls of family, health, friends and spirit, the ball of work . A. is different from the other four B. is the same as the other fourC. couldnt be found if lost D. is not at all important 37. The underlined phrase “ Cling to” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by . A. Refer to B. Hold on to C. Point to D. Turn to 38. What is the best way to get love in your life according to the passage? A. Accepting others love B. Trying to find love from othersC. Giving up when you still have something to give D. Giving love to others 39. What is NOT TRUE according to the author? A. Remember your goal in life B. Everybody would like to be appreciated.C. Knowledge is light and unimportant D. Life is a journey of yesterday, today and tomorrow 40. What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Knowledge is the most important thing in lifeB. Dont let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future.C. Taking chances is important in life.D. We must deal well with the relation among work, family, health, friends and spirit. D Kites have proved very useful in a lot of ways besides providing fun on a windy spring afternoon. Ben Franklins use of a kite to explore the nature of lightning is just one example. In Scotland in the 18th century, a series of kites with thermometers (温度计) attached were sent high up in the air to record temperature. In the late 1800s, scientists experimented with kites and balloons. The knowledge they gained led to the invention of the airplane. Kites aided the military (军队) in World War II. Target kites with pictures of enemy planes on them were used for gunnery (射击) practice. Soldiers and sailors in danger sent kites to signal for help. And cameras and radar equipment were sent up on kites to record enemy troop movements. Kites with advertising slogans sometimes attract attention to businesses. Some people even fish with kites. They attach fishing lines to kites, fly the lines over a likely spot, and drop the lines. They say it works! Several countries find kite-flying so popular that they hold kite events. In China, the Kite Flying Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth month. Kites of all size and shapes - dragons, fishes, birds, and butterflies - dance in the wind. Japanese Boys Festival is held on May 5. A kite in the shape of the carp (鲤鱼) is flown by every boy in the household who hopes that he, too, will be as courageous as the carp.The Festival of Spring in India finds kites being flown from the rooftops.Now the United States holds a kite festival, too. National Kite Month is celebrated in April. Flying kites brings many small pleasures. Its fun and inexpensive. You can fly your kite when the weather is suitable. It is a sport that you can participate in alone or with a group of friends. If you dont want to buy a kite, you can make your own following directions available in books at your local library.41. In the 19th century ( the 1800s ), people did research on kites to . A. explore the nature of lightning B. record temperatureC. design airplanes D. make balloons 42. Kites were made use of in World War II to . A. send fax signals B. shoot down enemy planesC. transport（ 运输） military equipment D. record information concerning the enemy 43. To fish with kites is . A. amazing B. ridiculous C. popular D. easy 44. According to the passage, which statement is TRUE? A. Ben Franklin made use of lightning to invent a kite.B. It is not a good idea to put advertisements on kites.C. A carp in Japan is a symbol of bravery.D. Americans have little interest in kite flying.45. From the passage, we learn that . A. spring is the best season to fly kites B. kite flying is actually a team eventC. it is difficult to make kites D. kite flying depends heavily on weather 四信息匹配 （ 10分 ）A Painters must have at least 3 years of painting experience. Commercial and new construction work. $ 10 / hr. Call 435 9201 with work history.B Full-time drivers are wanted. Have clean driving license. Must be of smart appearance. Aged over 25. Apply: Capes taxis, 17 Palace road, Ruston.C Veterinarian (兽医) assistants are needed for busy animal hospital. Some nights and weekends. Apply in person to Johnson-marks animal hospital, 404 Snow road, after 4 pm only please.D Southern Airlines requires air hostesses for international flights. Applicants must be between 20 and 33 years old, height 1.60 to 1.75, education to GCSE standard, tow languages, must be able to swim. Apply: recruitment officer, Southern Airlines, Heathrow airport west, hr 37kk.E Cooks, needed immediately. Busy downtown restaurant. Must be good and dependable. Experience preferred. Weekends required. Call 324 - 9817.F Teachers are needed for a private language school. Teaching experience unnecessary. Apply: director of studies, instant language ltd. 279 Canal street, Ruston.请阅读以下职位申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和要申请的职位：46. Linda, majoring in the Chinese language, has just graduated from university. She is going to engage herself in teaching Chinese.47. Mr. Smith is skilled in the treatment of animal diseases and injures. He is retired now. however, he still loves the animal-related work. And he doesnt mind the work time.48. Miss Maggie, a very pretty lady, aged 23, 1.65 meters tall, wants to find job with a good salary. She loves the sky and can speak English and Japanese and used to win the 1st place in the swimming contest in college. 49. Jack has been doing painting work for 5 years. During the period, he has been well trained in the painting skills.50. Mr. John, aged 35, is out of work. But he has an advantage. He has been driving for ten years and has never broken any traffic rules. So he is seeking a chance that takes full advantage of his driving skills.五写作内容 （ 15 分 ）请根据下列图表，介绍一下周星驰 Stephen Chow。出生时间1962年6月22日 出生地 香港 家庭状况 家中唯一一个男孩，从小跟着他的三个姐姐在上海长大 兴趣爱好 从小酷爱武术，是李