高二短考基础班

1、2011-2012学年度第二学期高二期中考试题英 语(基础班）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。满分：120分 时间：100分钟第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants.A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever 答案是B。21.It is bad manners for you to make_fun of the disabl

2、ed; you should know they in _great need of our understanding.A. a; a B.a; / C. /; a D. /; /22.You can't be _careful to make the decision as it was such a critical case.A. very B.quite C. too D. to23.We'd better _when he is thinking, as he prefers to solve problems on his own.A. wake him up B

3、. keep him away C. leave him alone D. ring him up24. With all the money _, the man had to make a living by begging.A. run out B. to run out C. used up D. to use up25.To be honest, it took me more than a month to _myself _the new school life.A. adopt; to B. adjust ; to C. adapt; into D. suit ; for26.

4、As we know, the Internet helps people have easy_to all kinds of information.A. access B. passage C. way D. approach 27.-What time is _for us to meet? -What about 8 o'clock?A. valuable B. adequate C. suitable D. Respectable28.The two sportsmen congratulated each other _winning the match by shakin

5、g hands.A. with B. on C. in D. to 29. Is there anyone in your class who _the car accident that happened in front of our school this morning?A. witnessed B. observed C. introduced D. predicted 30. Not he but you_wanted on the phone.A. is B. am C. are D. was 31. The doctor recommended that you _swim a

6、fter eating a large meal.A. wouldn't B. couldn't C. needn't D. shouldn't32. John,_money is no problem, still leads a simple life.A. for whose B. of whose C. of whom D. for whom33. Have you ever had a case _someone accused your journalists of getting the wrong end of the stick?A. what

7、 B. which C. where D. when 34. _in a famous university is what most students wish for.A. To educate B. Educated C.Being educated D. Educating35. I am very glad _a chance to improve my English in that famous university, and I have learned a lot .A. to have been given B. to be given C. to give D. to b

8、e giving第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。China has changed greatly over the past 20 years. Its economy has been growing by 10% a year, and it's on_36_to be the world's largest economy soon. 37_, more and more Western companies want to

9、 do business in China. But how easy is it for a Westerner to do business there ? Here are some_38_from the British Embassy in Beijing._39_. In the West, business is ruled by deadline. Chinese business people seem to act slowly_40_Western standards, so be prepared to wait for decisions._41_relationsh

10、ips. In the West,it's common to do business first, and then see if a relationship is possible. In China, it's the_42_. You need to build a relationship_43_you can do business.It can also be useful to find a reliable Chinese ally to work with you. He or she will be able to help with language

11、or cultural problems and will also be able to understand Chinese body language.You must remember to respect "_44_"' . Face means having high status with your peers. Face can be 45_, given or earned. Never _46_or insult someone in front of others,_47_losing face will make_48_impossible

12、to make a deal. On the other hand, if you_49_someone by saying good things about him or her, then he or she will _50_face, but be careful not to do it too much.Accept the pecking order (等级排序）. This is very important in China, and the group is more important than the _51_. In business, Chinese people

13、 often don't like taking responsibility individually and may also not like giving opinions in front of others,_52_they lose face.All these_53_of the trade can help you to play the game and do business_54_in China. Be prepared, and be_55_if you want to be a winner in China.36.A. track B.way C.roa

14、d D.street37. A.However B. Moreover C. As a result D. Besides38.A. advice B. tips C. messages D. suggestion39. A. Take it easy B. Hurry up C. Spend your time D.Take your time40. A. with B. by C.for D. in41. A.Build B.Found C.Construct D. Set42. A.same B.similarity C. opposite D. contradict43. A. aft

15、er B.while C.but D.before44.A. cheek B.face C.them D.Chinese45.A. lose B.lost C.loss D.lossing46. A.criticize B.praise C.respect D. irritate47.A. for B.now that C.why D.as48. A. that B.this C.it D.one49.A. criticize B.praise C.respect D.irritate50.A. lose B.get C.give D.gain51. A.individual B.person

16、 C.man D.member52. A. so long as B. on condition that C.in case D.even if 53.A. plots B. ways C.tricks D. approaches54.A. successful B. successfully C. succeed D.success55.A. honest B. quick C. courage D. patient第三部分 阅读理解 共40分（第一节共15小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AS

17、oon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The programme works because everyone's eyes are different. So in the future you won't have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You'll just have to look at t

18、he machine and it will be able t tell who you are. The eye-recognition programme is already being tested in shops and banks in the USA,Britain, Spain, Italy and Turkey. Soon, this technology will take the place of all other ways of finding out who people are.However, scientists are working on other

19、systems. Machines will soon be able to know you from the shape of your face or hand or even your smell. We already have machines that can tell who you are from your voice or the mark made by your fingers. Eye-recognition is better than other kinds because your eyes don't change as you get older,

20、 or get dirty like hands or fingers. And even twins have different eyes, so the programme can be up to 94% correct, depending on how good the technology is . Some programmes may only be right 51% of the time. In Britain, it was found that 91% of people who had tried it said that they liked the idea

21、of eye-recognition. In the future your computer will be looking you in the eye, so smile!56.How does the eye-recognition programme work?A. You write your number.B. You show your ID card.C. You look at the machine.D. You say your name.57.Why can the programme be up to 94% correct?A. Because eyes neve

22、r change.B. Because hands or fingers can get dirty.C. Because people like the idea of the programme.D. Because the programme is widely used around the world.58.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The programme is being tested in Japan.B. Machines with other systems can also te

23、ll who you are.C. 91% of people like the idea of the programme.D. Computers can remember you by looking at your clothes.BAlmost a year after Michael Jackson's death, the spirit of King of Pop appears to live on a 4-year-old Chinese boy, who is fast becoming internationally popular.Wang Yiming, w

24、ho is known as Xiao Bao, has already been making waves across the world with his dance moves.A favorite of Chinese media, Xiao Bao draws curious crowds whenever he breaks into a dance routine, which his mother says happens almost every time he hears music. "When he was young, we just started pl

25、aying music to him and he started moving round like this," his mother said."When he was just a couple of months old, we would let him listen to music and he would immediately stop crying and calm down," she told Reuters Television.Xiao Bao was born prematurely, and doctors suggested m

26、oving his body to music would do good to him, but his parents were surprised by how quickly and interestedly he took to the rhythm.Dancing since he was two years old, he has now mastered the moonwalk and other Jackson moves, such as Beat It, Billie Jean and Dangerous.Before long, his passion turned

27、into an obsession-the family spends up to 20,000 yuan a month on dance training with a professional and outfits including tailor-made suits, hats and shirts.Xiao Bao is serious about his dancing career and says he will not mind becoming famous one day . But his parents say that no matter how talente

28、d their son is , his schooling will be their first choice.59.What Xiao Bao's mother said suggested that _.A. she didn't expect her son to take up musicB. Xiao Bao had a strong love for musicC. she taught him music when Xiao Bao was youngD. she was very sad at the beginning60.How did Xiao Bao

29、's parents feel when they saw his reaction to music?A. Amazed B. Happy C. Angry D.Anxious61.We can learn from the passage that _.A. His parents taught him the moonwalkB. He began to perform on stage at twoC. Moonwalk moves were first done by JacksonD. His parents found him hard to please62.The u

30、nderlined word outfits in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _.A. clothes B. shoes C. bags D. ToolsCFOREIGN EXCHANGEA CLASS OF THEIR OWNName: Susan Lane Age: 22 Place: Reykjavik, Iceland, 1994.Cost: $7,000 Organization: AFSExperience: “I think it was a turning point in my life. I began to understa

31、nd more about my own culture by experiencing another culture and seeing how other people live.”Name: Sara Small Age: 23 Place: Crivitz, Germany, 1996.Cost: $8,000 Organization: EF FoundationExperience: “I love the traveling and I made a lot of friends. I found the European school system to be hard b

32、ut I am fluent now in German so it was worth it. I did miss my family and friends in Australia but I would love to do it again.”Name: Leanne Smythe Age: 20 Place: Minnesota, America, 1994.Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience: “I learnt how to be really responsible. I

33、t was great to be on my own and I got on really well with the family I was with. I will definitely go back one day.”Name: David Links Age: 16 Place: Stuttgart, Germany, 1996.Cost: $6,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience: “I wanted to try something that was very different to A

34、ustralia in culture. In Germany everything was different but I soon got settled. The family I was with were great and I really feel as though I have a second family.”Name: Tom Jennings Age: 21 Place: Conflans, France, 1995.Cost: $7,000 Organization: Southern Cross Cultural ExchangeExperience: “There

35、 were times when it was difficult but I liked it, experiencing a different culture. You just have to play each situation as it comes. If there is one thing you learn when you are on a student-exchange program, it is how to take care of yourself.”Name: Linda Marks Age: 19 Place: Chonburi Province, Th

36、ailand, 1994.Cost: $3,500 Organization: Rotary InternationalExperience: “Its like a roller-coaster ride: there are lots of ups and downs, but you always come back for more. I had a few problems but there was always someone to turn to and that was great.”63. The students who mentioned both the good a

37、nd bad time include_. A. Susan Lane and Sara Small B. Linda Marks and David Links C. Tom Jennings and Linda Marks D. Leanne Smythe and Tom Jennings 64. The writing above would probably be _. A. the records of students activities B. the foreign students name cards C. the notice about a visit to forei

38、gn countries D. the advertisement from an international travel service 65. The student who valued learning another language is _. A. Linda Marks B. Sara Small C. Tom Jennings D. Leanne Smythe 66. How many students mention the culture difference they have experienced ? A. threeB. fourC. five D. sixDO

39、nce there was a young woman who didn't like her job. Every day when she came home from work, she told her husband how terrible her day had been, how tiring the work and how unreasonable her boss. "Leave that job." her husband told her."Oh, I will," she said. "But not yet

40、. I have too many friends there for me to leave." And so she remained unhappy at work until the years became decades and her children had children. "Leave that job," her grandchildren told her. "Oh, I will," she said. "But not yet. There are only seven more years until

41、I reach thirty years of service and can retire. So I can't just yet."I know this woman . And her story reminds me of an old dog half asleep on the porch of a general store, moaning and groaning in the sun. "Why is your dog acting that way?" a customer asked the store owner. "

42、Oh,"answered the man ,"He's lying on a nail(钉子）." "Well, why doesn't he move?" "Because it's not hurting him bad enough."That's true for people, too. We convince ourselves the pain is not bad enough to leave the workplace we know. But we're wron

43、g. Prolonged work pain is continuing . Some work pain damages our self-esteem, kills our passion or destroys our dreams.Wilbur Wright once commented,"We could hardly wait to get up in the morning. I know that exhilarating（令人极度兴奋的） feeling of being so passionate（热切的） about something I was workin

44、g on that I couldn't wait to get back to work. And people who are winning at working know that kind of passion ,too."They get excited about work. They offer their unique gifts and talents eagerly. And when things don't change as they sometimes will, they refuse to let environment hijack

45、（控制） their self-esteem, passion or dreams.67.The woman complained to her husband every day because_.A. she didn't have enough money to support her family.B. her boss criticized her for what she had doneC. she was not satisfied with her job at allD. her work was difficult and her boss was cruel68

46、.From the second paragraph we can know that the woman_.A. Liked making friends with others B. Loved all of her children very muchC. Left her tiring job at last D. Did exactly the same job all along69.The author mentioned the old dog in order to tell us that _.A. it was deeply hurt by its owner B. th

47、e woman is like the dog on the nailC. it is tied firmly to a nail by its owner D. it should be injured badly enough70.The underlined word"prolonged " in paragraph 4 means_.A. lasting B. slight C. serious D. Hard第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Nowadays some t

48、eens believe drugs will help them think better, and be more popular. These days, drugs can be found everywhere. Many teens are tempted by the excitement or escape from reality that drugs seem to offer. 71 When you put them into your body, drugs find their way in your blood and are taken to parts of

49、your body, such as your brain. 72 They depend on the kind of drug taken, how much is taken, how often it is used, how quickly it gets to the brain, and what other drugs or food are taken at the same time. Although drugs can make you feel good at first, they can finally do a lot of harm to the body.T

50、here are many kinds of drugs available, and there are many reasons for trying them regularly. 73 Often its because someone told them that drugs would make them feel good or that theyd have a better time if they took them.Many teens use drugs because theyre unhappy or think drugs will help them escap

51、e their problems. 74 They simply hide feelings and problems. When a drug wears off, the feelings and problems remain, or become worse and worse.On the whole, 75 A. Drugs are chemicals that change the way our bodies work.B. The truth is that drugs dont solve any problemsC. Drugs cannot reduce physica

52、l pain.D. The effects of drugs can be different.E. Thanks to medical and drug research, there are thousands of drugs that help people.F. Drugs can ruin every aspect of a persons life.G. People take drugs just for the pleasure they believe they can bring.第四部分：写作(共两节。满分35分)第一节短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

53、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在此处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出修改的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从十一处起）不计分。Beethoven did not have a happier life as a child. His father, who was a singer in German ,drank a great deal and is lazy as well. At the age of four, Beethoven was made practise on the violi