2011学年第一学期 长宁区高二英语期末抽测试卷 付印稿 2011

1、长宁区2011学年第一学期高二英语期终质量抽测试卷(90 minutes)第I卷 （共70 分）I. Listening Comprehension (15%)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear five short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be s

2、poken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Diner and waitress. B. Librarian and reader.C. Ticket seller and customer. D. Teacher and student.2. A.

3、 Four times. B. Five times. C. Ten times.D. Fourteen times.3. A. He didnt understand the lecture. B. Professor Smith gave an interesting lesson.C. He couldnt find Professor Smiths class. D. Professor Smith kept the class late.4. A. She is not interested in the walk. B. She is too busy to take a walk

4、 now.C. She does not want to do anything.D. She will go after she finishes her work.5. A. The man is extremely fond of traveling. B. The woman is an experienced photographer.C. The woman took many pictures at the contest.D. The man admires the womans talent in writing.Section BDirections: In Section

5、 B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the

6、 question you have heard.Questions 6 through 8 are based on the following passage. 6. A. Itll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.B. Itll protect them from possible financial crises.C. Itll allow them to receive free medical treatment.D. Itll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.7. A. T

7、hey cannot get back the money paid for the medical cost at once. B. They have to go through a very complicated application process.C. They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages. D. They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.8. A. Students who are planning to study abr

8、oad.B. People who dont want to pay the entire medical bill.C. Overseas insurance companies. D. Foreign affairs offices in universities.Questions 9 through 11 are based on the following passage. 9. A. Its large number of cycling clubs.B. Its geographic variety.C. Its network of superhighways. D. Its

9、historical places of interest.10. A. Some of them are unreachable to beginners.B. Some of them have a long history of cycling.C. They are nice places to visit on bicycle tours.D. They help to make New Jersey a wealthy state.11. A. To welcome people to take part in a group activity.B. To introduce a

10、new cycling club to local people.C. To inform the beginners about the local history.D. To warn the cyclists of the danger on the roadways.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear a longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to

11、fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 12 through 15 are based on the following conversation. An Interview with Ms. RowlingWhen did she write her first finished story?About _12_.Who did she write her first two novels for?She w

12、rote them for _13_. Why didnt she want to find out where the ideas for the Harry Potter books come from? Because it would _14_ her excitement.What is the mans comment on her way of naming the characters in the book?She is really _15_.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. II. Grammar and

13、 Vocabulary （21%）Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 16. The football player has played in Germany for his entire career but is keen _ a move abroad.A. for B. at C. withD. on

14、17. Steve Jobs changed our life by establishing one goal after _ and moving mountains to achieve each of them. A. other B. the other C. others D. another18. Grandma always tells us that she raised _ family with _ money back in the 1960s. A. such a big; so little B. so big a; such little C. so a big;

15、 so few D. such big a; such few19. According to the regulations, anyone who has the intention to be a teacher _ pass a series of demanding tests. A. can B. would C. might D. shall20. You dont care if he practices singing for a while, _?A. do you B. dont you C. does he D. doesnt he21. The whale, _ st

16、randed（搁浅）on the shore on a windy morning, was immediately returned to the sea by the local people. A. found B. finding C. to be found D. having found22. _ in January 2011, Chen Shan Botanical Garden has attracted millions of tourists. A. Having opened B. Opened C. Opening D. Being opened23. Sending

17、 a card is one of the appropriate ways you may appreciate _ your thankfulness to your teachers.A. expressing B. to express C. expressed D. express24. The cleaners in our school work very hard _ all of us can enjoy a clean environment. A. as if B. in case C. in order that D. only if25. I do remember

18、_ the message, but I cannot find it now. Please send it again if you dont mind.A. to receive B. receiving C. received D. being received26. When something unhappy occurs between you and your friend, he may not realize it at all _ you tell him. A. if B. after C. while D. unless27. At a group wedding c

19、eremony this Sunday I saw many newly-married couples, all of _ were wearing a big smile on the face. A. those B. them C. whom D. which28. Scientists are examining the structure of woodpeckers skulls（啄木鸟的头颅）to find out _ they work out their powerful pecking but dont cause themselves harm.A. what B. t

20、hat C. how D. whether29. The new information about the river _ the water has been badly polluted by the poisonous chemicals from nearby factories is even more shocking.A. where B. why C. which D. whenSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onl

21、y be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. proved B. laughter C. pride D. worldwideAB. matter CD. funny AC. reputation BD. conductedThe Americans have been voted the worlds “funniest nationality” - the one “best at making people laugh” - in a global poll（民意测验）, which also name

22、s the Germans the “least _30_ ” nationality and the British “not as funny as they think”. 30,000 people across 15 countries were asked to name both the “funniest” and “least funny” nationality in a poll _31_ by B, the worlds largest social network for meeting new people, with 119 million use

23、rs _32_. The Americans were voted the funniest nationality, ahead of the Spanish - the funniest Europeans - in second, Italians in third and British in seventh. The voting for the “least funny” nationality _33_ the view of Americas Mark Twain that “a German joke is no laughing _34_”. The Germans won

24、, ahead of the Russians and Turks. The stereotype（刻板模式）of German humorlessness is believed to obtain from their _35_ for efficiency, and timekeeping. Examples of German jokes include: “Yesterday, I met my friend Horst at the hospital. Hed swallowed a sponge（海绵）. He says it doesnt hurt but hes always

25、 thirsty.” The British _36_ themselves on their humor but learn from the poll that theyre not as funny as they think. They were placed just seventh of 15 - behind the Brazilians, French and Mexicans. III. Reading Comprehension （34%） Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there

26、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.Some people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually all you need to do is _37_ the way you see your body and how you think about yo

27、urself.The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes in. If youre very worried about your weight or size, check with your doctor to _38_ that things are OK. But its no ones business but your own _39_ your body is like after all, you have

28、 to be happy with yourself._40_, identify which aspects of your appearance you can practically change and which you cant. Everyone has things about themselves that they cant change and need to _41_ like their height, for example, or their shoe size.If there are things about yourself that you want to

29、 change and can, do this by making _42_ for yourself. For example, if you want to get _43_, make a plan to exercise every day and eat nutritious foods. Then keep track of your progress until you reach your goal. Meeting a challenge you set for yourself is a great way to increase self-respect!When yo

30、u hear negative _44_ coming from yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your self-respect by giving yourself three compliments every day. While youre at it, every evening list three things in your day that really gave you _45_. It can be anything from the way the sun felt on your face, the so

31、und of your favorite band, or the way someone laughed at your jokes. By focusing on the good things you do and the _46_ aspects of your life, you can eventually change how you feel about yourself.37. A. appreciateB.changeC. understandD. adopt38. A. point outB. talk aboutC. make sureD. put in39. A. w

32、hatB. howC. whichD. as40. A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. InsteadD. Next41. A. knowB. acceptC. keepD. improve42. A. goalsB. progressC. plansD. war43. A. comfortableB. fitC. readyD. happy44. A. examplesB. answersC. commentsD. news45. A. experienceB. complimentsC. pleasureD. challenges46. A. practicalB. attr

33、activeC. seriousD. positiveSection BDirections: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you h

34、ave just read. AAndy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He cam

35、e to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge group of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the noisy mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.With no time to waste. Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously but without k

36、nowing how to escape the group. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital and that was only one bee sting! He had

37、 been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his fathers words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, dont panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees dont lik

38、e smoke,” he thought. “They couldnt get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used

39、 by Mr. Nelson to water his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the wild insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he strugg

40、led up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mr. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.“Youll really need that fishingbreak to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didnt panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch t

41、omorrow.47. Which of the following is not mentioned about the group of bees in the passage?A. They crowded like a black cloud. B. They made Andy terribly frightened.C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass. D. They sent Andy to the hospital.48. The expression “gaining ground” can be best understood as

42、 “_”. A. coming nearer B. gaining more powerC. gathering near the ground D. flying over the Nelson house49. According to the passage, Andy finally avoided the bees by _. A. asking Mr. Nelson for help B. hiding himself under the waterC. rushing into the Nelson house D. riding off in the opposite dire

43、ction50. Which of the following proverbs can best describe Andys escape from the bees?A. No pains, no gains. B. Once bitten, twice shy. C. Where there is will, there is a way. D. In time of danger, ones mind works fast. BReaching new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water, which is pr

44、oduced from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switzerland, where bottled water is consumed daily. Even then, h

45、e kept a water journal, noting the brands（商品的牌子）he liked best. “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water.” he says.But is plain tap water all that bad? Not at all. In fact, New Yorks city water for more than a century was called the champagne of tap water and until recently con

46、sidered among the best in the world regarding both taste and purity（纯净）. Similarly, a magazine in England found that tap water from the Thames River tasted better than several leading brands of bottled water that were 400 times more expensive.Nevertheless, soft-drink companies view bottled water as

47、the next battle-ground for market share in spite of the fact that over 25 percent of bottled water comes from tap water: PepsiCos Aquafina and Coca-Colas Dasani are both purified tap water rather than spring water.As diners thirst for leading brands, bottlers and restaurateurs expect large profits.

48、A restaurants usual gains on wine are 100 to 150 percent, while on bottled water they are often 300 to 500 percent. But since water is much cheaper than wine, and many of the fancier brands arent available in stores, most diners dont notice or care.As a result, some restaurants are turning up the pr

49、essure to sell bottled water. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, some of the more shameless methods include placing attractive bottles on the table for a visual sell, listing brands on the menu without prices, and pouring bottled water without even asking the diners if they want it.

50、Regardless of how its sold, the popularity of bottled water taps into our desire for better health, our wish to appear educated, and even a thirst for the lost purity.51. What can be inferred from Arthur von Wiesenbergers words “My dog could tell the difference between bottled and tap water.”?A. Bot

51、tled water is clearly superior to plain tap water. B. Dogs can usually detect a fine difference in taste. C. Plain tap water is certainly unfit for drinking. D. Bottled water often attracts dogs taste more. 52. The fancier brands refers to _. A. expensive and good quality bottled water B. PepsiCos A

52、quafina and Coca-Colas DasaniC. famous wines not sold in ordinary storesD. tap water from the Thames River53. According to the passage, bottled water is popular because it is _. A. widely promoted by restaurants and stores B. much cheaper than wine or soft drinksC. a symbol of good health and fair e

53、ducation D. a tasteful drink which can relieve your thirst54. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Iceberg Water is a sort of iced water found from Canada. B. Speaking of taste and purity, tap water is always far worse than bottled water.C. Some restaurants are makin

54、g effort to gain more from selling bottled water.D. Soft-drink companies dont think much of the market share of bottled water. Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.There is an explosion in Internet-based le

55、ssons by almost any measure. In just a few years, 34 percent of American universities have begun offering some form of distance learning (DL), and among the larger schools, its closer to 90 percent. If you doubt the popularity of the trend, you probably havent heard of the University of Phoenix. It

56、awards students degrees entirely on the basis of online lessons. It enrolls 90,000 students, data used to support its claim to be the largest private university in the country. While the kinds of lessons offered in these programs will differ, DL usually suggests a course in which the teachers post syllabi (课程大纲), reading assignments, and schedules on Websites, and students send in their assignments by e-mail. Generally speaking, face-to-face communication with a teacher is reduced or entirely removed. The attraction for students might at first seem obvious. Primari