2013年下学期高二期中考试英语试题(20131104)

1、华容一中2013年下学期高二期中考试英 语 试 卷 时量：120分钟 分值：150分Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (22.5 marks) Conversation 11. Which benefit will the woman have? A. Life insurance B. Health insurance C. One day off each weekend. 2. When will the woman be able to have four days paid vacation? A. In her f

2、irst year B. In her second year. C. In her third year. Conversation 23. What is Helen going to do after class? A. Attend a meeting. B. Go home C. Go to a party.4. What do we know about the meeting? A. Its about helping Bob. B. It will be very boring. C. Its put off till tomorrow.Conversation 35. Wha

3、ts Jennys problem/? A. She dislikes history class. B. She doesnt do well in assignments. C. She does poorly in exams 6. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife. .C. Teacher and student Conversation 47. Who are the speakers? A. Boyfriend and girlfriend

4、. B. Traveler and tour guide. C. Good friends8. Why doesnt the man want to go to Cebu? A. Hed rather take one flight. B. Its dangerous there right now. C. Its too expensive.9. Where does the woman suggest the man go in the end? A. The Philippines B. Malaysia. C. IndonesiaConversation 510. What is wa

5、iting for the woman when she returns? A. A bike. B. A package. C. A ticket.11. Where did the woman meet her friend? A. On the plane B. In Holland. C. On the Internet. 12. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Drink chocolate milk B. Get some milk. C. Send a package. Conversation 613. What sort

6、 of group does the man play with? A. A hip-hop group. B. A rock group C. A jazz group14. What is he busy with his weekend? A. A music show. B. Band practice. C. Band dinner.15. What do we know about drums from the conversation? A. They require a lot of musical knowledge. B. They are rarely part of j

7、azz music. C. They are the mans least favorite instruments.Section B (7.5 marks)What Makes a Good TeamAn exampleManchester United:l Having the best _16_ doesnt guarantee the best team.l The right mix of them is very important.Important factors l A balance of _17_, abilities and personalities is usua

8、lly needed to make the team _18_. l Someone has to be _19_ and give the team _ 20 _Part II Language Knowledge (45 marks)Section A (15 marks)21. All _ you said at the meeting has nothing to do with us . A. what B. that C. which D. it 22. Some researchers believe that there is no doubt _ a cure for AI

9、DS will be found. A. which B . what C. that D. whether 23. Janes pale face suggested that she _ ill and her parents suggested that she _ some medicine. A. be; should take B. be; take C. was; takes D. was; take 24. With more forests being destroyed, a large quantity of good earth _ every year. A. is

10、washing away B. is being washed away C. are washing away D. are being washed away.25. The storm left, _ a lot of damage to this area. A. caused B. to have caused C. to cause D. causing 26. I intended _ him, but I didnt have his number on me. A. to call B. calling C. to have called D. to be calling 2

11、7. The Dutch language is _German. A. close related to B. closely related with C. close related with D. closely related to 28. Dont telephone them at 8:30. Usually they _ dinner at this time. A. have B. had C. will have D. are having 29. It was the training _ he had as a young man _ made him such a f

12、amous writer. A. when; that B. that; when C. that; who D. that; that 30. _ some students, the teacher came into the classroom. A. Followed B. Followed by C. Being followed D. Having been followed31. -Mum, could I ask someone to write the composition for me? - No! As a student, you _ rely on yourself

13、. A. may B. will C. can D. shall 32. A good story does not necessarily have to have a happy ending, but the reader must not be left _. A. unsatisfied B. unsatisfying C. to be unsatisfying D. being unsatisfied 33. Correct mistakes in the sentences, _. A. if any B. if some C. if so D. if not 34. Its n

14、ecessary to be prepared for a job interview. _ will certainly do you good. A. Well dressed B. Well dressing C. Being well dressed D. To be well dressing 35. -Whats the matter? You look so upset. - I _ the report in my study all afternoon and it will be one more hour before I get it finished. A. wrot

15、e B. will be writing C. had written D. have been writing Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Clarke locked the door and went to the

16、womens club as usual. It was a pleasant way of passing time for an old woman who lived alone. When she came back home she _36_something unusual. Had someone got in? The back door and the windows were all locked and there was no _37_ of forced entry. Had anything been taken? She went from room to roo

17、m, checking, and found her camera and spare watch _38_. The following Thursday she went out at her _39_ time, but didnt go to the club. _40_, she took a short walk in a park nearby and came home., letting herself in through the back door. She _41_ to wait and see what would happen. It was 4 oclock w

18、hen the front doorbell rang. Mrs. Clarke was _42_ tea at the time. The bell rang again, and the next moment she heard her letter-box being pushed open. Picking up the kettle of boiling water, she moved _43_ towards the door. A piece of wire _44_ through the letter-box, and then a hand. The wire turn

19、ed and caught around the knob(圆形旋钮) on the door-lock. Mrs. Clarke raised the kettle and poured the water over _45_. A _46_ cry was heard outside as the wire fell to the floor and the hand was pulled back, which was followed by the sound of running feet. It wasnt long before the police caught the thi

20、ef. And Mrs. Clarke was greatly admired at the club for her successful _47_. 36A. foundB. thought C. wondered D. sensed 37A. sight B. sceneC. signD. show38A. losingB. missingC. disappearingD. leaving 39A. sameB. usual C. rightD. spare 40A. Instead B. However C. ThereforeD. So41A. put down B. took do

21、wnC. settled downD. turned down42A. cookingB. servingC. making D. burning43A. quietlyB. quicklyC. immediatelyD. rapidly44A. showedB. wentC. arrived D. appeared 45A. the wire B. the door-lockC. the knob D. the hand 46A. sharp B. surprising C. strongD. disappointing47A. self-confidenceB. self-protecti

22、onC. self-service D. self-respect Section C (12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one wordthat best fits the context. Scientists have announced they have successfully cloned the first human embryo. _48_ has caused much debate around the world. Some scien

23、tists point out that we can produce valuable human tissues and organs that could be used to cure diseases like cancer by cloning, _49_ others disagree and are afraid that if mankind toys with nature in this way, we may be on our way _50_ creating a real-life Frankensteins monster. Cloning is produci

24、ng _51_ exact copy of a plant or an animal using its cells. The scientists who created Dolly the sheep from an adult cell were praised for their wonderful scientific advance. Now some scientists are considering cloning human beings. _52_, some people think that cloning human embryos with the intenti

25、on of destroying them shows no respect _53_ life. Even though human cloning is causing a lot of anxiety, it is good news for women _54_ to have a baby. In China, scientists have focused their efforts on cloning animals, as well as cloned tissues to be used in medical treatment. China has succeeded i

26、n producing some animals _55_ continues cloning research to benefit mankind. Part III Reading Comprehension (30 marks)（A） Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator operator or the uniform

27、 of a five-star generalWhy are uniforms so popular in the United States? Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(百姓的) clothesPeople have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a unifor

28、mThe television repairman who wears uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothesFaith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniformWhat easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional identity(身份) than to step out

29、 of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deductible(可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civilian clothes.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the conseque

30、nt loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear themThough there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirementWhen people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least.Uniforms a

31、lso give rise to some practical problemsThough they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothesSome uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes

32、.56. It is surprising that Americans who worship variety and individuality _.A. still judge a man by his clothes B. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniformC. enjoy having a professional identity D. hold the uniform in such high regard57. People are accustomed to think that

33、a man in uniform _.A. discards his social identity B. appears to be more practical C. suggests quality work D. looks superior to a person in civilian clothes58. The chief function of a uniform is to _.A. provide practical benefits to the wearer B. make the wearer catch the public eyesC. inspire the

34、wearers confidence in himself D. provide the wearer with a professional identity59 According to the passage, people wearing uniforms _. A. are usually helpful B. have little or no individual freedomC. tend to lose their individuality D. enjoy greater popularity60. The best title for this passage wou

35、ld be _.A. Uniforms and Society B. The Importance of Wearing a Uniform C. Practical Benefits of Wearing a Uniform D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Uniforms（）Home-stay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of

36、a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation

37、 ZonesHome-stays are located in London mainly in Zones2,3 and of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential(居住的). Zones3 and 4often offer larger accommodation in a less crowned area. It is very convenient to travel in L

38、ondon by Underground.Meal Plans Available Continental Breakfast Breakfast and Dinner Breakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juic

39、e, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normallypart of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit. you must first ask your

40、hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accommodation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of

41、 accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary home-stay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.61.The passage is probably written for A. host

42、willing to receive foreign students B. foreigners hoping to build British cultureC. travelers planning to visit families in London D. English learners applying to live in English homes62.Which of the following will the host provide?A. Room cleaning. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D. Physical tr

43、aining.63.What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.B. The business centre of London is in Zone.C. Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided64.According to the passage. What does continental Breakfast include?A. D

44、essert and coffee B. Fruit and vegetables.C. bread and fruit juice D. Centre and cold meat.65.Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere. B. To enrich their knowledge of EnglishC. To entertain friends as they like. D. To enjoy much more freedom.

45、（） Its the basic nature of young children to touch the things in their environment that their parents find most unpleasant. Just try to keep your one-year olds from sticking the dogs bone in their mouth!Although health authorities suggest regular hand washing, its difficult not to worry about what y

46、our children are getting into and the effect it will have on their health. Infectious(传染的) diseases are a great cause for concern, but some would argue that our society has gone overboard when it comes to protecting our kids from bacteria(细菌).An increasing body of research suggests that exposing lit

47、tle kids to bacteria may offer them greater protection from illnesses such as allergies(过敏) later on in life. Its believed that when exposure to bacteria and viruses is limited early in life, children face a greater chance of having allergies and other autoimmune (自身免疫的)diseases during adulthood. In

48、 fact, kids with older brothers and sisters who grew up on a farm seem to show lower rates of allergies.Just as a babys brain needs stimulation, input, and interaction to develop normally, the young immune(免疫的) system is strengthened by exposure to everyday bacteria so that it can learn, adapt, and

49、regulate itself, notes Thom McDade, PhD, associate professor and director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research at Northwestern University.Exactly which bacteria seem to do the trick hasnt yet been confirmed. But new research offers clues. In a recent study, McDades team found that children w

50、ho were exposed to more dirt and had more cases of diarrhea (腹泻) before age 2 had lower rates of inflammation (炎症) that has been linked to many adulthood diseases such as heart disease in adulthood.Were moving beyond this idea that the immune system is just involved in allergies and autoimmune disea

51、ses to think about its role in inflammation and other diseases, “McDade ”says. “Exposure to bacterium early in life may play an important role in preventing inflammation in adulthood.”66. What can we learn from the passage?A. Exposure to bacteria as a child can help protect him or her from some illn

52、esses later in life.B. Kids with older brothers and sisters have lower rates of allergies.C. Exposure to bacterium will increase the chance of having allergies in adulthood.D. Parents should protect their kids from exposure to bacteria.67. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refers to _ .A. a ba

53、bys brainB. the young immune systemC. exposure to everyday bacteriumD. a babys body68. If a kid is exposed to dirt before age 2, he may_. A. have fewer cases of diarrhea in adulthood B. develop a worse immune system than others C. be more likely to have allergies later in life D. be less likely to d

54、evelop heart disease in adulthood69. What is the authors attitude towards kids exposure to bacteria?A. Dissatisfied. B. Negative. C. Supportive. D. Angry.70. The passage is probably written for_. A. parents B. your children C. teachers D. nurses Part 1V Writing (45 marks)Section A (10 marks) Directi

55、ons: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using theinformation from the passage.Bamboo Cloth- the New Cotton Furniture and flooring usually come to mind when we think of ways to use bamboo. Not many of us, though, think of bamboo clothing! But that might be changing with the popularity of an amazing fabric made from bamboo. How can a material used to make hard floors also be used to make soft cloth? In 2001, researchers in Beijing figured out that its all in the processing. Today, two main metho