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嘉兴英语教学网 收集整理 欢迎使用甘肃省张掖市临泽一中2011-2012学年高二年级第一学期期末考试英语试卷（选修模块六）满分150分 考试时间120分钟命题人：陈明华第一部分 英语知识运用(共三小节,满分90分)第一节 语法和词汇(共20小题;每小题1分,共20分)1How I wish I had studied harder when I was in senior school!If you had，you _ a university student now.Aare Bwould beCshould Dwere2Its high time that you _ even harder at your lessons as the exam is around the corner.Awork Bwill workCworked Dhave to work3Why does teaching as a career _ many people?Aapply for Battract toCappeal to Dagree with4_ doesnt matter much whether hell come to the party.AThis BIt CThat DWhat5The new survey shows that the number of students _ computer games has been on the increase in recent years.Adevoted to Brelated toCconnected to Daddicted to6Accustomed to _ the steep mountains，he had no difficulty reaching the top.Aclimbing BclimbChaving climbed Dhave climbed7The book on health has _ on the children as _ as the old.Aa good effect; good Ba positive effect; wellCa good affect; well Daffect; well8How was Roberts cooking?Oh，pretty good.I was quite _.Aadmired BinterestedCimpressed Dinspired9His lecture was so long and _ that many people felt _ and left before it ended.Aboring; boring Bbored; boredCboring; bored Dbored; boring10We students，_ the future of our motherland，should devote all our _ to our studies to make our dreams come true.Acompared with; powersBcomparing to; strengthsCare compared to; energiesDcompared to; energies11Is that 110？A thief is in my house.OK，help is _.Ain the way Bin its wayCon the way Dby the way12Had I known her name，I_.Awould invite her to lunchBwould have invited her to lunchCinvited her to lunchDcould invite her to lunch13If I _ you，I _ more attention to English idioms and phrases.Awas; shall pay Bam; will payCwould be; would pay Dwere; would pay14Joe worked so hard that _ he made himself ill.Aawfully BeventuallyCpurposefully Dactually15My money _.I must go to the bank to draw some of my savings out before Ive none in hand.Ahas run out Bis running outChas been run out Dis being running out16The head office of the bank is in Beijing，but it has _ all over the country.Acompanies BbranchesCorganizations Dbusinesses17_ he works hard，I dont mind when he finishes the experiment.AAs soon as BAs well asCSo far as DSo long as18She _ shyly at the young fellow from behind his fans.Aglanced BglimpsedCglared Dstared19The prices of beer _ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.Aaltered BrangedCseparated Ddiffered20How do you like your trip to Hainan?_，I enjoyed it very much，although the weather was unpleasant sometimes.AIn addition BOn the wholeCIn other words DOn the other hand第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） While my friends went away to their universities in great delight，I restarted my senior high school life. My spirits _21_ at the prospect of starting all over again._22_ by strange classmates，I felt as though I were in a maze(迷宫) and felt _23_ for myself.There were some complex feelings in my mind.I was frightened，nervous and lonely.To make _24_ worse，I recalled my failure again and again，which put more pressure on me than I could _25_.As a result，I was always feeling _26_ during class.One of my teachers noticed my depression and one day he asked me to go to his office，where he told me about his _27_ towards life.He said，“We might _28_ from making mistakes，but its important to model ourselves into people we _29_.All the growing _30_ and the embarrassing things we _31_ are parts of the process.We never stop _32_，so learn from it and keep up your spirits！If you are optimistic，things you want may _33_ to you！”_34_ feelings rushed through me.I _35_ saw the sun shining again when I stepped out of his office.With the teachers help，I finally _36_ my depression.From then on，I no longer _37_ my head but began smiling at my classmates.I put up my hand _38_ in class and tried to answer teachers questions correctly.I _39_ have a thirst to go to my dream university，_40_ now，Im not afraid of failure because I can benefit from it.21A.sank Bfailed Cdisappointed Dran22A.Hit BSurrounded CStruck DLoved23A.unlucky Bangry Csorry Dafraid24A.scores Bstudies Cfeelings Dmatters25A.bear Bhope Cneed Dbelieve26A.high Bdown Clonely Dhappy27A.way Bmethod Cmeasure Dattitude28A.learn Bsuffer Chear Djudge29A.reach Benjoy Clike Dhate30A.aches Bpains Cjoys Dinjuries31A.feel Bexperience Ctaste Dget32A.standing up Bgrowing up Cgoing up Dbringing up33A.refer Bturn Cstick Dhappen34A.Warm BThoughtful CCool DRegretful35A.suddenly Bgenerally Cnaturally Dsadly36A.got on Bgot over Cgot off Dgot out37A.buried Bshook Cbowed Dnodded38A.freely Bhopefully Cquickly Dconfidently39A.even Bever Cstill Dyet40A.otherwise Bor Cbut Dinstead第三节：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AA primary school teacher who left a class of 25 pupils in tears after she told them Santa Claus did not exist has been fired.When excited youngsters became rowdy as they talked about Santa，the supply teacher said out suddenly，“Its your parents who leave out presents on Christmas Day.” The class of sevenyearolds at Blackshaw Lane Primary School，Royton，Greater Manchester burst into tears and told their parents when they arrived home.Mothers and fathers then complained about the incident and were sent a letter by the school saying the teacher，who only worked at the school for one day last week，has been disciplined.The school has now said it will not hire her again.One father said，“My son came home and said that his teacher had told the class that Santa doesnt exist and its their mum and dad that put out presents for them.Obviously，they were all talking about Christmas and being a bit rowdy.She just came straight out with it.”“My son was in tears and so was everyone else in the classespecially as it was so close to Christmas.I thought it was wrong.He was crazy about it.Hes only seven years old and its part of the magic of Christmas to him.”“We told him that she did not believe in Father Christmas because of her religion and hes fine now.”“The father described the incident as shocking and believed it was done with malicious intent(恶意地)A lot of parents were angry and complained to the school.The teacher，who was supplied by Rochdale and Oldham Supply Agency，is still listed and will work with other schools，”the agency said.However，the head teacher in Angela McCormick refused to comment on the incident.41Who felt the angriest about the incident? AThe teacher who was fired. BThe pupils who were in tears. CThe parents whose children cried. DSanta Claus the teacher talked about.42The sevenyearold children cried because of _.Atheir teachers leaving Bthe letters by the schoolCsomething about Santa Claus Dthe presents left out by the parents43We can infer from the passage that _.Athe teacher was fired and couldnt continue her career in teachingBthe parents complained about the discipline of the schoolCthe little pupils felt disappointed after hearing the news told by the teacherDin reality，Santa Claus exists and gives out presents once a year.44Whats the meaning of the underlined word“rowdy”？ASurprised. B.Noisy.CDiscouraged. DAnnoyed.BPicking tomatoesFor as long as I can remember，Grandmas plentiful tomato garden has been a sign of summers end.Each September，just as the decreased heat of the sun suggests cooler days，Grandma requests my help in her tomato garden.She convinces me she cannot pick tomatoes without my youthful eyes and quick mind.She says we need to examine each tomato and agree on its readiness for picking.While Grandmas request for my help in the tomato garden is always the same，her desire for my help seems to increase each year.Grandma has eyes for finding even the tomatoes hidden by undergrowth and other tomatoes.I，however，just turn circles looking for the ones I think Grandma will like.I spot what looks like a ripe tomato，head in its direction，and then get sidetracked by another that appears to be equally ripe.I usually end up watching Grandma and trying to stay out of her way，which seems the only way my eyes and mind are useful.There we are，lost in the tomato vines(藤)Grandmas eyes are always knowing，and they are no different in the vegetable garden.From afar she spots what looks like a ripe tomato.As she walks toward the garden，she evaluates the tomato for a second time，but from a different angle.I already know it will end up in the basket with the pile of others Grandma has carefully chosen.However，Grandma acts as if she needs final look to be sure.She calls me to her side，kneels beside the vine while enjoying the warmth of the fading sunlight on her face，and grasps the tomato in her hand.She turns each round，red ball toward the sunlight before disconnecting it from the vine with a halfhearted smile.She then looks at me.I nod my head and smile.Grandma assumes I smile in agreement with her tomato selection.I know I smile，instead，at her.45Why does Grandma ask the author to go to the tomato garden with her?AHe can help pick more tomatoes.BHe can learn the hardship of labor.CShe enjoys staying with him while working.DShe tries to share the happiness of harvest with him.46The second paragraph shows that the author _.Ais an inefficient tomato pickerBreally has youthful eyes and quick mindChas spent a lot of time gardening with GrandmaDis a naughty child trying to be out of Grandmas sight47In the last paragraph，the author smiles to Grandma because he _.Arealized her true intentionsBfelt very happy to pick potatoes for herCconfirmed that her choice of tomato is greatDappreciated her skill in finding ripe tomatoes48What can we infer from the story?A. The grandchild will become more skillful at gardening than Grandma.BGrandma will develop more patience in working with the grandchild.CThe grandchild will gradually become more independent of Grandma.DGrandmas need for the grandchilds company will grow over time.CI was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes，the most popular girl，in school，stopped me.“Are you the twin who won the art competition？”she asked.“No，thats Christine.Im Katie.”I said.We were not identical twins；we looked quite different.She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest！Compared to Christine，I felt like one of Cinderellas stepsisters.One Saturday Christine gave me a painting lesson because I was always attempting to be artistic too.But I knocked over the vase of flowers，spilling water onto Christines painting.Instead of becoming angry，though，she turned the whole mess into a dreamy masterpiece(杰作)You could look at it five different ways and see five different things.With this brilliant creation，she won First Prize in the art competition.I really envied her，but I knew it wasnt her fault and I was the one with wild，unmanageable hair and no talent.Joining Christines basketball team was my latest effort to be like her.On the way to the gym，Id made up my mind to give my best performance in that days game.I made preparations with great enthusiasm.“Christine，here！”I tossed her a ball.But it was too high，she leapt for it，it slipped through her fingers and crashed into the tape recorder that was used to play the national anthem before each game. I muttered apologies as I picked up the broken pieces of the recorder.Coach looked at the mess and asked，“How are we going to play the song now？”Christine suggested，“Let Katie sing it！Shes always singing at home.” Coach asked.“Would you？”I found myself nodding. Coach announced the national anthem and everyone stood.Standing before a microphone，I looked up to the flag.The notes seemed to flow from deep inside me，and my voice was steady and clear.When I finished，the gym was silent Then it was filled with applause.As the game started.teammates patted my back and gave me the“thumbs up”sign.Laura Jamison said.“You should try out for the school musical！”I Nodded and said that I might. The next morning Hillary Barnes stopped me in the hallway and asked，“Are you the twin who sings？”“Yes，thats me，”I answered，grining(露齿笑)as I walked to class.49The authur uses“Snow White”and“Cinderellas stepsisters”to showAhow dissimilar the twins were in appearaneeBwhy Christine could win the art competitionCwho was the most popular girl at schoolDwhat the twins characters were like50What can we learn from Paragraph 4?AChristine was unpleasant to her sister.BKatie showed a lot of ability in painting too.CThe masterpiece was painted by the two sisters.DKatie took a reasonably balanced view of her sister.51Christine recommended Katie for the national anthem because _.Ashe knew perfectly well what Katie had a gift for.Bshe wanted to repair the damage she had caused.Cshe thought Katie should be punished.Dshe would like to help the coach.52What is the message of the story?ABad situations help become popular.BPeople are talented in different ways.CPeople should always be nice to others.DUnsuccessful attempts are well worth the effort.DWhat makes a house a home?Not size，of course.Ive been in some of the grandest houses in America，and its clear that no one lives there.Earlier this year，I had dinner in a mud hut in Ethiopia，where we sat on chairs next to the hostess beda home that had more warmth than any house Ive been in since.Now John Edwards is exploring what makes a house a home in his justreleased(发行)Home.The Blueprints of Our Lives.There Edwards writes，“This isnt a book about houses；its a book about homes.About the values they rest on，the dreams they are filled with，and the people they have shaped.”Edwards writes，“The houses and circumstances are different，but much of what you find inside will be familiar.”Whether youre sitting in an airport right now，waiting to fly to your childhood home for Thanksgiving，or in your own home waiting for the relatives to arrive，you know what hes talking about.Weve lived in our townhouse for 21 years.Its home now.The loose windows that shake in the wind.The fireplace so shallow it holds only one log.The kitchen window that offers a view of the world passing by.Its where friends sit on the kitchen counter drinking wine while dinner is being fixed.I lived there for only 18 years，but it will always be my true home.Even the lamp in the west living room window，which I could see far down the road when driving home late at night，still shines.While all this talk about childhood memories can be warm and comforting，home is whom youre with，not where you are.As Edwards writes，“Home is family.Home is safety.Home is faith.”Happy homecoming.53According to the author，what makes a house a home?AAll the belongings in the house.BFeelings of warmth and comfort.CThe houses and circumstances.DDrinking with friends on the kitchen counter.54About the book Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives，we know that _.Ait was the description of Edwards housesBit is mainly about housesCit helps us understand the concept(概念)of homeDit was written by the author of the text55What did the author mean when he mentioned the loose windows and the shallow fireplace?AHis house was too old to live in.BHe missed the feeling of home.CHe hated living there.DHe missed his old friends too much.E篇章结构Ancient Rome was one of the worlds most powerful empires more than 2 000 years ago.The Romans ideas about roads，laws，government and buildings still influence us today.Italy is shaped like a boot.The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire，in the first century AD._56 _It is a popular tourist attraction today.Italy is wellknown for its designers，who create cars，handbags，clothes，shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.Today，the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past._57_Today，manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies，but Italy has many smaller companies，too._58_The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs，so it is not as prosperous.Italy is a member of the European Union，a group of countries that join together for better trade.The currency，or money，th