高二期中英语试题.doc

20122013学年第一学期期中考试（必修5学分认定）试题高二英语一：单选题（每题1分，共20分）1. The woman was sleeping over the report.A. tired; tiring B. tired; tired C. tiring; tiring D. tiring; tired 2. The little girl in reading a tale.A. was absorbing B. was absorbed C. absorbed D. was absorbed herself . I feel it is your wife who _ for the spoiled child.A. is to be blamedB. is going to blameC. is to blameD. should blame. Do you remember to tell Tom the news that their team has won? Yes, I told it to him I saw him.A. while B. moment C. once D. immediately. Her health under the pressure of work. The doctor advised her to have a good rest.A. broke down B. broke up C. broke off D. broke away . The teacher our class four groups before we started the discussion.A. divided; up B. divided; into C. separated; into D. separated; from7. How long are you staying in China, Alice? I dont know. _.A. It depends onB. It doesnt matterC. It dependsD. Never mind. Can you find a proper way to make yourself more easily?A. understand B. being understood C. understanding D. understood 9. Do you have anything _, sir?A. to be washedB. to washC. washingD. being washed10. The Chinese people _ 56 nationalities, each of whom has their own characteristics.A. is consisted ofB. consists ofC. is made ofD. is made from11. If my sister doesnt go to the cinema tonight, _. A. nor do I B. same with me C.neither shall I D. so will I 12. The reference book _ many of the problems we have come across in our study.A. says B. refersC. talksD. covers13. The guard kept quiet about the accident _ lose his job.A. so as not toB. so as to notC.so not as toD. not so as to14. A driver should _ the road when _.A. concentrate in; drivingB. concentrate on; driving C. concentrate on; drive D. concentrate to; drove15. The government suggests the number of private cars be limited to stop air pollution. _, the idea is not very practical.A. Sounds good as itB. As it sounds good C. Good as it sounds D. As good it sounds16. So amused _ that they couldnt help laughing when they saw the headteacher dressed up as Santa Claus on Chrismas Day.A. the students had felt B. had the students felt C. the students felt D. did the students feel17. _ fallen asleep _ he heard a knock at the door.A. Hardly had he; whenB. Rarely he had; than C. Scarcely had he; before D. Hardly had he; than18. The chidren wanted to swim in the river, but their mother told them _.A. not to do B. not toC. not do itD. dont19. The famous doctors are _ my grandmother for throat cancer and I really hope that they can _ her of it.A.examing; treatB. curing; treat C.treating; cureD. curing; examing20. She said she had lost her bike. _, we should try our best to help her.A. If is soB. If it true C. If there is so D. If so二、完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）AOne day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for 21 at the next house.However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of 22 . He drank it slowly and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”“You dont owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught me 23 to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt 24 physically, but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and quit 25 this point.Years later the young woman became critically ill. The 26 doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists could be called 27 to study her rare disease. Dr Howard Kelly, now a famous doctor, was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he 28 and went down through the hospital hall into her room. 29 in his doctors gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went 30 to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her care.After a long struggle, the battle was 31 . Dr Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the 32 . The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was 33 that it would take the rest of her life to pay it 34 . Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words “Paid in full with a glass of milk.”(Signed) Dr Howard KellyTears of 35 flooded her eyes as she prayed silently, “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”21. A. a mealB. a glass of waterC. a glass of milkD. a light supper22. A. teaB. milk C. water D. coffee23. A. notB.sometimes C. never D. always24. A. weakB. weakerC. strong D. stronger25. A. beforeB.at C. to D. after26. A. bestB. local C. famousD. national 27. A. onB. for C. in D. at28. A. raisedB. arise C. stoodD. rose29. A. Dressed B. Dressing C. WearingD. Putting30. A. outB.back C. awayD. in 31. A. succeededB. defeated C.won D. beaten32. A. billB. paper C. card D. side33. A. positive B. thinking C. informed D. negative34. A.backB. off C. out D. in35. A. sorrowB. worry C.joy D. reliefBTo 36 with a serious leg wound, first of all, it is important to get the victim to lie down. Then remove any clothes from around the wound. Look at the wound and look for any 37 in the wound such as a piece of wood. If there are not any objects, press down hard on the wound. Use a clean cloth to do this. Then, if possible, lift the damaged area. In this case, you need to 38 the leg. Place the damaged leg on something like a box. This will slow down the flow of blood to the wound. Keep the pressure on the wound. Do this for ten 39 . Then place a piece of clean cloth over the wound and tie the cloth firmly around the leg. Do not remove the cloth. If blood comes through the cloth, simply place 40 cloth on top. Take the victim to the nearest doctor or hospital.36. A. meetB. do C. treat D. deal37. A. objectsB. dirt C. dust D. stones38. A. ariseB. raise C. rise D. arouse39. A. timesB. seconds C. minutes D. hours40. A. the otherB. other C. others D. another三：阅读理解 （每题2分，共40分）AEarly in 2003 China was faced with a new illness which was very dangerous. It was easy to fall ill with it because it was spread through water. It was highly infectious so that dirty plates in restaurants, dirty toilets or food that was not clean passed on the disease. When people were infected they could spread the disease, by coughing or sneezing. The problem was that this illness looked at first as if it was flu or pneumonia. The patients had a high temperature, headaches and often developed a dry cough and pneumonia. Many of them died. The problem was that doctors and nurses caring for the patients were also at great risk of the disease. When they touched the patients, kissed or hugged them, came close to them or touched items already used by the patients they were at risk. So, many of them did not go home until the outbreak was over.Dr Zhong Nanshan was very concerned about this new illness. He felt that it was not enough to control the illness. If it was to be treated properly then the researchers had to find the cause of the illness. He worked very hard and refused to hide the facts. He spoke of outbreaks spreading all over China. He insisted that time and effort be given to overcome this illness. On the 12th April 2003, he was successful in finding the cause of SARS. Having found that he knew it would be easier to get rid of the illness. Because of his good work SARS did not return to China in 2004 but the government and the doctors are always watching to see if it will ever return.41. What kind of person does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph show that Dr Zhong Nanshan is?A. Diligent and honest. B. Diligent and stubborn. C. Hard-working and easy-going. D. Hard-working and outspoken.42. What is the way SARS spreads between people and the patients?A. Through water. B. Dirty toilets. C. By coughing or sneezing. D. All the above.43. Which is NOT the symptom of SARS according to the passage?A. The patient has a high temperature. B. The patient has a headache.C. The patient develops a dry cough and pneumonia. D. The patient sneezes heavily.44. Which do you think is the best title?A. Zhong Nanshans Hard Work B. SARS a Dangerous New IllnessC. Zhong Nanshan, a Fighter Against SARS D. How to Prevent SARS Successfully? B The Master of SuspenseOne of Englands greatest movie directors was a man by the name of Alfred Hitchcock, born in 1899. He made many famous black and white movies that were scary and full of suspense, hence his nickname as the “Master of Suspense”. His most famous films include The Birds and Psycho. Most of his films were murder mysteries, with clever dialogues, interesting plots and talented actors and actresses. He was also a revolutionary filmmaker and introduced many new techniques to the movie-making industry. Hitchcock had a roundish belly and a big nose, which made his profile very recognizable. He was not an actor but he loved to make cameo appearances in his own films. Hitchcock was an unusual man. For example, he produced frightening movies about mysterious murders, and yet once he said his own greatest fear was the fear of small children!Hitchcock also had a very clever imagination, which is especially clear in his movie The Birds. In this terrifying movie, a town is attacked by a tremendous flockof black birds. The birds are angry and break into peoples homes to take revenge.This mans great imagination is also reflected in Psycho, which is one of the most famous British movies of all time. In Psycho, a young man claims to run a small motel with his elderly mother. But it turns out that the mother is fictional; she exists only in the young mans head. At night, he dresses up like his mother and sits near the window for people to see. But after midnight he breaks into his guests bedrooms and murders them.In Hitchcocks time and era, murder mysteries were not gruesome, like many of todays horror films with lots of blood and gore. They thrilled audiences with their focus on intrigue and suspense.45. Which of the following is NOT true about Hitchcocks movies?A. They were all murder mysteries. B. They have clever dialogues and interesting plots.C. They have talented actors and actresses. D. They are black and white movies. 46. Why was Hitchcock an unusual man in the writers opinion?A. He was a large man with a big nose. B. His movies are horrible movies.C. He produced frightening movies, but he thought small children frightened him the most.D. His mysterious movies scared children the most. 47. How many films directed by the name of Alfred Hitchcock are mentioned in the passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.48. About Alfred Hitchcock, which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. His contribution. B. His career. C. His nickname. D. His weakness.COn my planet, nobody needs to die. It was only ten years ago that scientists here on Xeron developed technology to bring the dead back to life. That does sound strange, doesnt it? But of course these dead “people” are not made of flesh and blood but celluloid(假象牙) and computer chips. The scientists found that because our population was declining people were becoming longly in their small settlements. So they set to work to solve the problem. After twenty years of dedication they succeeded. They discovered that “people” could be copied from old home movies. The “person” is combined with computer records about him or her to create a virtual “relative”. The family can chat and live with him or her. Once a family takes up the offer of a constant companion, their upkeep is very cheap. He or she does not need food or clothes, is never ill and does not need haircuts or new shoes.This project has been such a success that the scientists are now working on ways to bring back “people” who died long ago so that they can take on new roles. In 2030 they hope to be able to reproduce some of the great people of the 20th century: perhaps even Karl Marx, Albert Einstein, or Chairman Mao.So if you are lonely, find an old home movies and choose the relative you would like to bring back to life. Then call Xeron 7257 and one of our representatives will call you back. Prices are very reasonable. Call today or write for our brochure for full details at Xeron People Regeneration Ltd, Bonjon 5675, Xeron. Please mark your envelope BROCHURE or quick reply! 49. How are these dead “people” different from us?A. They are made of flesh and blood. B. They are made of celluloid and computer chips.C. They are made of flesh and celluloid. D. They are made of blood and computer chips. 50. What is NOT true about the copied “people” ?A. Their upkeep is very expensive. B. They dont need food or clothes.C. They are never sick. D. They dont need haircuts or new shoes. 51. What is the reason for scientists to bring great minds back to life?A. So that they can take now roles. B. Because scientists want to show off their talents.C. Because people need them. D. So that they can make the same contrubutions to society. 52. When you want a relative to be brought back to life, which of the following orders is right?a. call Xeron 7257 b. find an old home movie c. choose the relative youd like to bring back to lifed. one of the representatives calls you back e. a relative is brought back to lifeA. a-b-c-d-e B. a-c-b-d-e C. b-c-a-d-e D. b-a-c-d-e DThe main purpose of a newspaper is to report news. At one time this was the only way people could find what was happening elsewhere. In Britain during the nineteenth century The Thunderer, as The Times is today, was called the only way of discovering the news. There were no telephones, TVs, mobile phones, radios, computers or the Internet. In fact in the nineteenth century the career of a journalist was a very important one. That was why the newspaper was called The Thunderer because it used to fight for issues that it felt were important. It put pressure on the leaders of the government by “thundering” at them to change laws into ones that were considered to be a benefit to ordinary people.Since the arrival of electricity all this has changed. There are now telephones, TVs, mobile phones, radios, computers and the Internet from which people can get all or any news they are interested in. So it is no wonder that the percentage of people reading newspapers has fallen in Britain from 59% in 1992 to 45% in 2007. This is very unfotunate because newspapers can fulfil a special role. Readers rely on newspapers to provide detailed background information and analysis, which television and radio newscasts rarely offer. Newspapers not only inform readers that an event happened, but also help readers understand what led up to the event and how it will affect the world around them.But is the situation all gloom(忧愁)and despair? What about the Internet? Many newspapers are seeing the Internet as an opportunity rather than a disadvantage. They have published their newspapers online and sometimes offered their readers the news free. In return they build up reader loyalty(忠诚)and perhaps persuade some to buy the newspaper sometimes. But is this good for printed newspapers? Will they finally be replaced entirely by Internet newspapers? No one can say what will happen in the future. But certainly the most popular printed newspapers in Britain are also those that are most widely read on the Internet. So perhaps the future for journalists is not as serious as it might appear. Whether in print or on the Internet their words are being read and their opinions appreciated. So whatever the medium it seems the newspaper is here to stay.53. Which of the following can provide readers with details of the events covered? A. Television newscasts.B. Telephones. C. Radio programmes. D. Newspapers.54. Whats the main reason why fewer people read printed newspapers today than before in Britain? A. People dont enjoy reading newspapers any more.B. Mobile phones and computers can offer more detailed information.C. The arrival of eletricity has brought about many new inventions, from which people can get news.D. A printed newspaper is not the best medium for people to get news nowadays.55. What can be inferred from the last paragraph according to the writer? A. The role of a newspaper is more important than its form.B. An e-newspaper is more important than a printed one.C. A printed newspaper is more important than an e-newspaper.D. The circulation of a newspaper is more important than its form.56. What effect can the Internet have on the printed newspaper?A. The Internet newspaper will totally replace the printed newspaper