南师附中高二年级英语期中试卷.doc

南京师大附中2010-2011学年度第2学期高二年级期中考试 英语试卷命题人：英语备课组第一部分：听力（共三节，满分15分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，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. Who is coming for tea?A. John. B. Mark. C. Tracy. 2. How is the weather there?A. Rainy. B. Pleasant.C. Cloudy.3. When does the mans plane take off?A. At 5:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 7:00.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Life in Southeast Asia.B. Weather condition. C. A holiday tour. 5. How much will the man pay for the T-shirt if he wants to buy it?A.80. B.100. C.120.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What did the woman plan to do on Saturday?A. Help the man study physics. B. Meet with her cousin at the airport.C. Take her mother to the hospital.7. How does the man feel about the woman?A. Hes upset with her. B. He is sorry for her. C. He forgives her.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What do we know about the man?A. He is getting lost.B. He has lost something.C. He is going to the hospital.9. Why is the man here?A. To go on a business trip. B. To help to do some farm work. C. To take a vacation in the country. 10. What kind of work does the man do?A. Office work. B. Farm work. C. Medical work.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. At home.12. What are they talking about?A. A radio. B. A TV set. C. A clock.13. What will the man most likely have to do at last?A. Take his money back. B. Change another one.C. Show her the receipt(收据).听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why is the telephone bill so high?A. Because Jack called Anne in London. B. Because Anne called Jack in London.C. Because the woman called Anne in London.15. What does the woman want to do?A. Ask Jack to pay for the bill.B. Ask her father to pay for the bill. C. Pay the bill with her fathers Christmas check.16. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Husband and wife.C. Teacher and student.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which stage is from 9th to 12th grade?A. Primary or elementary school. B. Middle school or junior high school. C. High school or secondary school.18. On average, how many students share a teacher in a public school?A. 12.B. 13.C. 16.19. Why do many students like learning in private schools?A. They come from so many different social backgrounds. B. They can receive more individual attention.C. They can get better grades.20. Which is the advantage of public schools?A. Students can easily get admission. B. Its quicker to learn for the talented students. C. Students can easily go to college.第三节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）听下面一段材料，写出所缺的单词。完成后，请将答案转写到答卷纸上。Why is there no 1. _ scientific evidence available now about the effects of mobile phones on peoples health? One 2. _ is that it is not available because the 3. _ industry is huge, and the amount of profit involved is 4. _. Clearly the industry is 5. _ to say the products they are selling could possibly be dangerous.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）21. The school and other organizations have _ for many years.A. been in contact B. made contactC. come into contact D. lost contact22. Although they met with some difficulties, they managed to complete the project _.A. at all B. after all C. in all D. above all23. We have various ways to _ the information wanted.A. add B. grow C. accumulate D. increase 24. What is the event like? Several eyewitnesses _ differed from the official version of events.A. accounts B. opinions C. advice D. explanations25. If it _ rain next week, the farmers could still have a good harvest.A. should B. could C. would D. might26. Its getting late. I am afraid I must be off now. _!A. Go slowlyB. See youC. No problemD. All right27. _ unexpected earthquake in Japan has caused _ great difference to the recovering of the world economy.A. The; theB. An; 不填C. An; theD. The; a28. _ the new technology in their production，the peasants had a better harvest last yearA. Applied B. Applying to C. Having appliedD. Applying for29. Can you _ the graduates a satisfying job when they graduate from university?A. provideB. guarantee C. arrange D. apply30. Take care during the holidays! Drinking too much can _ heart disease and cause high blood pressure.A. contribute toB. appeal to C. attend to D. devote to31. But for the fact that China _ also affected by the global economic crisis, we _ fewer unemployed workers now.A. is; would have B. were; would have C. was; would have had D. were; would have had32. It will be three days _ he _ back from his home town.A. when; will come B. after; will come C. since; comes D. before; comes33. I admire my classmate Lisa very much. _ her prettiness, she was smart and helpful.A. Except for B. But for C. Apart from D. In spite of34. This carpet is more expensive but it is _ in quality _ the one you bought yesterday.A. more superior; to B. more superior; than C. superior; than D. superior; to35. Tom，dont you want to get a new edition of Longman dictionary? Ive just seen no more than one copy in the bookshop opposite. Go and buy _.A. oneB. anyC. itD. some36. Penicillin was then produced _ in order to satisfy the demands of the armies.A. in large amountsB. in large plentyC. in large quantitiesD. in large numbers37. After a long-time talk, the company authorities agreed to raise the workers pay _ 15%.A. inB. toC. withD. by 38. These are my resume, certificate of graduation and a letter of recommendation. I shall be grateful if you will give me a personal interview at your _.A. communication B. conscience C. convenience D. commitment39. Mr. Smith _ these days. I think he should take a holiday before he burns outA. has been overworking B. overworkedC. had overworked D. was overworking40. _ the Internet is of great help, I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time on it. A. If B. While C. Because D. As第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） First came violent earthquake on March 11. Then a deadly tsunami _41_. Now Japan is facing even more damage- a nuclear crisis _42_ the explosion and the leaking(泄露）of radioactive（放射性的）materials, is still going on at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Although media reports _43_ the leak so far will not cause huge health problems, _44_ over nuclear safety have _45_ around the world. Switzerland has stopped its plans to build new nuclear plants. Germany is questioning its own nuclear future. And _46_ against atomic reactor(原子反应堆) construction are being heard again, from Turkey to South Africa. On March 16 the Chinese government _47_ the suspension(暂停)of the approval process for nuclear power stations, and safety checks at existing stations. All reactors _48_ in China are now safe. Interest in nuclear power has grown in recent years _49_ rising oil prices and global warming. _50_ experts, nuclear power, which produces almost _51_ conventional(传统的) air pollution, can be called clean energy. _52_, nuclear power plants have hidden trouble. Radioactive materials, if they enter atmosphere and water, will cause a radiation danger; they pollute soil and plants, and harm humans and animals. Nuclear accidents, such as the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 in Ukraine, have caused great _53_ to the nearby people and the environment. _54_ this, nuclear energy may be the most efficient and realistic energy source capable of _55_ the quickly growing demand for power. Is there an alternative to nuclear energy? Although scientists have found ways to make electricity _56_ sunshine, wind and garbage, these alternative energy sources are unstable and _57_. Some scientists are looking at hydrogen(氢), a clean resource in infinite supply. Its one of two elements that combine to make water. But still, the technology for its production is only in the early _58_ of development. Other experts say that the best energy option(选择) _59_ local environmental, social, political and economic background. But before another real energy source is _60_, some suggest that nuclear plants are still the best option.41. A. rescued B. followed C. exploded D. beat42. A. as a result of B. because of C. result in D. belong to43. A. write B. print C. say D. record44. A. doubts B. fears C. awarenessD. delight45. A. walked B. fled C. spread D. covered46. A. sounds B. chaos C. mess D. voices47. A. claimed B. announced C. posted D. denied48. A. in practice B. in reality C. in operationD. in danger49. A. due to B. in favor of C. at the cost of D. in spite of50. A. According to B. Contributing toC. Resulting from D. Referring to51. A. little B. few C. much D. no52. A. Therefore B. However C. Still D. Besides53. A. destruction B. ruins C. damage D. remains54. A. Upon B. On C. Despite D. With55. A. agreeing B. approving C. meeting D. requiring56. A. with B. from C. under D. in57. A. satisfied B. effective C. beneficial D. inefficient58. A. tests B. stages C. parts D. portions59. A. depends on B. takes on C. holds on D. goes on60. A. replaced B. swapped C. clarified D. discovered第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AOn the island of New Zealand, there is a grasshopper(蚱蜢)-like species (物种) of insect that is found nowhere else on earth. New Zealanders have given it the nickname (绰号) weta, which is a native Maori word meaning “god of bad looks.” Its easy to see why anyone would call this insect a bad-looking bug. Most people feel sick at the sight of these fat, slow-moving creatures.Wetas are nocturnal creaturesthey come out of their caves and holes only after dark. A giant weta can grow to over three inches long and weigh as much as 1.5 ounces. Giant wetas can jump up to two feet at a time. Some of them live in trees, and others live in caves. They are very long-lived for insects, and some adult wetas can live as long as two years. Just like their cousins grasshoppers and crickets (蟋蟀), wetas are able to “sing” by rubbing their leg parts together, or against their lower bodies.Most people probably dont feel sympathy for these endangered creatures, but they do need protecting. The slow and awkward-looking wetas have been around on the island since the times of the dinosaurs, and have evolved and survived in an environment where they had no enemies until rats came to the island with European settlers. Since rats love to hunt and eat wetas, the rat population on the island has grown into a real problem for many of the native species that are not used to its presence, and has been a serious threat to the native weta population.61. From which of the following is the passage LEAST likely to be taken?A. A science magazine.B. A travel guide.C. A biology textbook.D. A business newspaper.62. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Wetas are unpleasant to the eye and decreasing in number.B. The weta is a newly discovered insect species and very active in the daytime.C. The Maoris nicknamed themselves “Wetas.” D. The Europeans brought wetas to New Zealand.63. Which of the following is the most appropriate meaning of “its” in the last paragraph?A. The rats.B. The wetas.C. The islands.D. The dinosaurs.BJonathan James looks like just another kid about to graduate from high school. But this 19-year-old Swede is anything but ordinary, from the computer in his parents home he helps the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) find out the worlds most wanted criminals (网络犯罪分子).Jonathan first made headlines when he and another Swede, Fredrik Bjoerck, found out the maker of the “Melissa” virus (病毒) in March 1999. He came to the aid of the FBI again on May 7, finding out the suspect sender of the dangerous “I LOVE YOU” virus. The suspect was caught in Manila on May 8.Jonathans special skills are in hot demand as officials around the world express alarm at the “virtual” crime wave. In between studying for final exams, hanging out with friends and refereeing his younger brothers football matches, the quiet, gentle teenager also gives lessons on e-security to large companies. He reads a lot and exchange information with other computer experts to know much about the latest tricks of the hacker (黑客) trade.Many companies have already tried to employ him, but he is not interested at the moment. Instead, he plans to begin law school in the autumn at Swedens Uppsala University and start up his own e-security company. Although he works with the FBI now, his family insists hes just “a regular kid”. “Jonathan is a great kid, he has his friends and he does a lot more than just play with the computer,” his little sister Tessa said, adding that he helps the FBI because “he likes to help”, not because hes looking for fame and recognition.When the world was hit by the “Love Bug” virus, Jonathan was too busy preparing a speech on e-security to look into the problem. “Finally on May 7, I had some free time, so I began looking.” Within a few hours, he had found the suspect and e-mailed his method and results to the FBI. He said his work on the “Melissa” virus, which took three weeks to solve, was a big help in finding the suspect so quickly.“This time I knew exactly where to start, I knew what to disregard and to look at.”64. The passage mainly wants to tell us that _.A. A Swedish kid helps FBI find out the most wanted cyber criminalsB. Jonathan is really a quiet, gentle and ordinary boyC. many companies want the young computer expert to join inD. any cyber criminals will surely be found out wherever they are65. The public started to know something about Jonathan just from _.A. his helping the US FBI to find out the sender of the dangerous “I LOVE YOU” virusB. his work together with Fredrik Bjoerck to find out the maker of the “Melissa” virusC. his little sisters talk about his good qualities as a regular kid and a good programmerD. his speech on e-security to many computer companies after his fight against hackers66. From Jonathans success in finding out the sender of the dangerous “Love Bug” virus, we can infer that _.A. where theres a will, theres a wayB. experience is knowledgeC. hard work leads to successD. failure is the mother of success67. What do we know about Jonathan?A. He is a good fame hunter with various abilities.B. He is such a brave fighter that any criminal will feel afraid.C. He is an expert on security, not interested in running a company.D. He is a regular kid but does something unusual. CDID Steve Jobs kill the music industry? Thats the question on many peoples lips since rock star Jon Bon Jovi accused the Apple boss of personally destroying the music industry. Bon Jovi centers his criticism on how he believes music downloading has robbed young people of what he calls the “beauty of buying an album”. “Kids today have missed the beauty of taking your allowance money and making a decision based on the jacket (封面), not knowing what the record sounded like,” he said. But far from killing the industry, many young people today think Jobs has been a blessing (带来幸运的人), offering you instant (即时的), and selective access to a whole world of music. Keith Staskiewicz at Entertainment Weekly speaks for the feelings of many music lovers. He believes listening to MP3s rather than records or CDs “just saves them money” and doesnt “eliminate the sense of discovery they get from new music”. Staskiewicz also argues that its wrong to blame Jobs and Apple for destroying anything. “Change is just part of the business,” Staskiewicz said. “No doubt in 50 years, Justin Bieber will complain in his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech about how kids dont listen to iPods anymore.” For now, though, it appears that music downloading is set to continue for the near future. According to Sumner Redstone, chairman of media company Viacom, iTunes has “resurrected (复兴) the music industry by creating a legal, affordable purchasing system for fans”. But recent surveys suggested that, despite the “legalizing (合法化)” of music downloading via sites like iTunes, young people are still choosing to download music illegally. A report by Jupiter Research suggested that illegal downloading sites are used three times as much as legal ones. The problem, according to its analyst Mark Mulligan, is how todays youth grow up viewing music as something they can get for free. “Unless the music industry can shift these consumers while they are young away from free consumption to paid music formats (格式), be they digital or CDs,” warned “they may never develop music purchasing behavior and the recording industry could suffer long-term harm.”68. Which one is True about young people nowadays?A. They feel thankful