河北省黄骅中学2010-2011学年高二英语上学期期中考试新人教版

1、黄骅中学20102011年度高中二年级第一学期期中考试英语试卷 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷两部分。第卷1至10 页，第卷 11至12 页。共150分。考试时间120分钟。第卷（客观题 共 115分）注意事项：答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学号、班级及准考证号等分别写在试卷相应位置和涂在答题卡上；不能将题直接答在试卷上。第一部分：听力（共20小题；30分，每小题1.5分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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

2、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. When will Susan arrive? A. at 4:30 B. at 4:45 C. at 5:202. Why cant the woman go to see the film today? A. Because she has another plan. B. Because she doesnt like the film. C. Because she is not feeling well.3. How much is the jacket? A. 600

3、 US dollars B. 100 Hong Kong dollars C. 600 Hong Kong dollars4. What does the man have for this meal? A. soup, noodles and iced coffee B. sandwich, noodles and hot coffee C. soup, noodles and hot coffee5. Who is Mr. Smith? A. the girls father B. a friend of the girls fathers C. the girls brother第二节（

4、共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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8题6. Where does the conversation take place? A. at a post office B. at a bakers shop C. at a restaurant7. When was the parcel posted? A. two days

5、ago B. two weeks ago C. two months ago8. What do we know about the man? A. He lives at 128, Devon Street. B. He is very angry about the service. C. He loves his mother very much. 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题9. What do we know about No. 6 Station Road? A. It has the mans lucky number. B. It has four bedrooms. C.

6、It has a garage.10. What is good about No.4 Candy Street? A. It is in a quieter place. B. It has bigger rooms. C. It is closer to shops.11. Which one have they decided on? A. the one with a big garden B. the one next to the station C. the one closer to town 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题12. What is the man planni

7、ng to do with his friends? A. Watch a football game. B. Go for a drive and have a picnic. C. Have dinner and see a movie.13. Why does the woman hesitate to go with them? A. Because she has to study for an exam. B. Because she has to attend a party. C. Because she doesnt have enough money.14. When do

8、es the woman want to be back? A. by 10:30 p.m. B. by 11:30 p.m. C. by 6:00 p.m.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题15. Why didnt the man want to go dancing? A. Because he thought it was dull. B. Because he didnt like dancing. C. Because he was very tired.16. What did the man suggest? A. Walking on the bridge B. Invitin

9、g friends to watch the bridge C. Inviting some friends to play bridge17. When will Janet come around? A. at about 8 a.m. B. at about 4 p.m. C. at about 8 p.m. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18. Who is speaking? A. the programmer B. the singer C. the radio host19. When are tickets available to the winning people?

10、A. before Saturday night B. before Thursday morning C. before Wednesday morning20. Through which phone number can people find the speaker? A. 683-3019 B. 693-3019 C. 693-3091 第二部分：知识运用（共两节, 45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. Has the little boy passedP. E. test？He has

11、 tried twice and the teacher will allow him to havethird try. A. the；不填 B. a； the C. the； a D. the； the22. Its said that the team twelve top European playersAconsists of Bis consisted ofCare made up of Dmake up of23. All the preparations for the work_, were ready to start.A. are completed B. have be

12、en completedC. completed D. had been completed24. If you the medicine, you better now.Atook, would feel Bhad taken, feltChad taken, would feel Dtook, would have felt25. Shall he come today or tomorrow?Up to himIt makes no to meAmeaning Btrouble Crelation Ddifference26.Shall I give you a ride as you

13、live so far away?Thank you. _.A. It couldnt be betterB. Of course you canC. If you likeD. Its up to you27. The last one _ pays the meal.Agreed! A. arrived B. arrives C. to arrive D. arriving28. In the dark forests _ , some large enough to hold several English towns. A. stand many lakes B. lie many l

14、akes C. many lakes lie D. many lakes stand29. After he retired from office, Rogers _ painting for a while, but soon lost interest. A. took up B. saved up C. kept up D. drew up 30. When I get puzzled about some difficult problems, my teacher always encourages me and says, “Take it _ .” A. for granted

15、 B. serious C. simple D. easy31. American Indians _ about five percent of the U.S. population . A. fill up B. bring up C. make up D. set up 32. Then came the disappointing news _ Brazil was beaten by German in the 2010 World Cup, _ was bound to cast down the Brazilian fans. A. that; what B. which; w

16、hich C. which; what D. that; which33.The computer system _ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet. A .broke out B. broke down C. broke up D. broke in34. Jerry rushed home _ he heard the news, only _ that his wife was gone.A. as soon as, finding B. immediately, to find C. the

17、 moment, fine D. when, found35.May I remind you that Mr. White is waiting outside, Mrs. Green? Oh, I _ all about it. A. forget B. had forgotten C. forgot D. was forgetting 第二节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I believe in miracles(奇迹)because I've seen so many of t

18、hem. One day, a patient was referred to me who was one hundred and two years old. “Theres a 36 in my upper jaw,”she said. “I told my own dentist it's nothing, but he 37 I come to see you.”Her eighty-year-old son accompanied her. He would 38 to add something, but she stopped him. She wanted to te

19、ll everything herself. I found a large cancer that spread over much of the 39 of her mouth. A careful examination later 40 that it was a particularly bad sort of cancer. During her next appointment, I explained to her the 41 of the problem. She clasped my hand in hers and said, “I know youre worried

20、 about me, but Im just 42 . ”I thought otherwise. After considerable 43 on my part, and kindness on her part because she wanted to 44 me, she agreed to have me refer her to a cancer surgeon(外科医生). She saw him, but as I expected, 45 treatment. About six months later she returned to my office, still e

21、nergetic and 46 . “How are you?”I asked. “Im just fine, honey,” she responded 47 high spirits. “When can I get started on fixing my dentures(假牙)?”Surprised to see her at all, I answered 48 , “Let me take a look in your mouth and well see about it.” I couldnt believe my eyes. The cancer that had 49 n

22、early the entire roof of her mouth was goneonly one small area of redness 50 . I had read of such things happening, but had 51 seen them with my own eyes. That was my first miracle. Since then I've seen many others, because they keep getting 52 to see. In fact, miracles are daily events for me n

23、ow. And people are a miracle, 53 through them we have a chance to know ourselves and to 54 the miracles of one another. Since my first miracle, I've come to understand that the time and place for a miracle is 55 we choose to find it. 36. A. cut B. pain C. wound D. cancer37. A. declared B. suspec

24、ted C. promised D. insisted38. A. refuse B. continue C. attempt D. manage39. A. roof B. corner C. bottom D. surface40. A. confirmed B. convinced C. considered D. conducted41. A. possibility B. importance C. seriousness D. resolution42. A. old B. sick C. fine D. glad43. A. permission B. support C. ap

25、proval D. effort44. A. persuade B. please C. encourage D. astonish45. A. declined B. provided C. received D. required46. A. healthy B. elegant C. optimistic D. humorous47. A. to B. in C. with D. by48. A. worriedly B. confusedly C. patiently D. confidently49. A. covered B. reached C. spread D. grown5

26、0. A. cured B. faded C. expanded D. remained51. A. ever B. also C. never D. already52. A. easier B. rarer C. happier D. closer53. A. or B. so C. yet D. for54. A. read B. make C. keep D. see55. A. whatever B. wherever C. whoever D. whichever第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分， 满分40分)（A）Elizabeth Blackwell was born

27、 in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally

28、accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught in school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling. In 1849, after graduation from medical school. She decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye prob

29、lem forced her to give up the idea. Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besid

30、es being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital, she also set up the first medical school for women.56. Why couldnt Elizabeth Blackwell realize her dream of becoming a surgeon?A. She couldnt get admitted to medical school B. She decided to further her education in Paris C. A serious

31、 eye problem stopped her D. It was difficult for her to start a practice in the United States57. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital? A. Eight years B. Ten years C. Nineteen years D. Thirty-six years 58. According to the passage, all of th

32、e following are “firsts” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except that she _. A. became the first woman physician B. was the first woman doctor C. and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children D. set up the first medical school for women59. Elizabeth Blackwell spent mos

33、t of her life in _. A. England B. Paris C. the United States D. New York City(B)Why do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. P

34、eople buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured into buying something you wont enjoy looking at

35、 day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it!Art improves you

36、r environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral（必需的） part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought-out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive.Art makes

37、 a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. Art enriches your life. Love-even the love of a work of art-contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwi

38、se, why do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!60. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork. B. To

39、 remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork. C. To teach us how to choose works of art. D. To explain the benefit of art to people.61. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art? A. Whether it brings pleasure to you. B. Whether it is fashionable at present. C.

40、Whether you can profit from it in the end. D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.62. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house? A. ordinary B. attractive C. necessary D. unique63. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that _. A. art can show what you lo

41、ok like B. art is an expression of yourself C. a mirror has a feature similar to art D. a mirror can be a piece of true art (C)Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers NeededSix months preparation in Denmark: Africa studies, team work combined with social work with risk group teenagers. Six months

42、 community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV / AIDS. Fights and Teacher Training. Qualifications: 18 years, hard working and social engagement. Please contact us by e-mail: takeaction .Part-time work with Exchange StudentsYOUTH International is a non-profit high school fore

43、ign exchange students organization. We welcome teenagers from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something rewarding in the community and earn some extra money. Applicants best sui

44、ted for this work should enjoy teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication and feel comfortable networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the US. Positions available in most states. If interested, please email staff or ca

45、ll 8881239872. International Summer Job Hi, Im an ESL student in China. Im 20, quiet and polite, and I speak reasonable English. Im looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese or do house and garden work and cook Chinese dished. Can anybody offer me a job? I dont nee

46、d to earn much, just enough in two months (JulyAugust) to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world. My email is: ram3462 . Call for Native Speaker of EnglishI am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experimen

47、t is carried out over the Internet. You dont need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task, you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and d

48、esigning questions and answers. If you are willing to help me, then please email us: club3864 64. Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in YOUTH International? A. One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.B. One who hopes to take action in fighting against diseas

49、es. C. One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.D. One who wants to earn some pocket money in the program.65. Where will jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi? A. In some local offices in the US. B. In an ESL organization in China. C. In a prepa

50、ration program in Demark. D. In an exchange student center in Africa. 66. Mrs. Black in the US hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may contact _. A. takeaction B. ram3462 C. club3864 D. 67. What are volunteers for an experiment over the Internet supposed to do? A. To interview pe

51、ople online. B. To do some housework. C .To offer advice on Child Aid D. To provide language exercises. (D)When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It's time to enjoy yourselves!There ar

52、e many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. It's to mar

53、k the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are

54、 worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jackets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning (加冠) of a prom king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class prom through the four years of their high s