高二英语期中试卷1

1、高二英语期中考试试卷姓名： 班级： 得分：一. 根据所给句子完成画线部分（共5小题，每题1.5分）。1. As I was worried about the journey, I was unsettled for the first few days._, I was unsettled for the first few days.2. If he were given enough time, he would have finished the test paper. _, he would have finished the test paper.3. Because she is

2、 worried about the missing child, she finds it difficult to go to school these days. _, she finds it difficult to go to school these days.4. I was taking up my prize which was won last year. I was taking up my prize _.5. Tomorrow you will be ready for some of the visits which are organized by the co

3、mpany. Tomorrow you will be ready for some of the visits _.二完形填空（共15小题，每题1.5分）。AIf someone has an accident he is likely to suffer from shock. This is a medical condition when somebody looks 1 or feels weak and sick. A victim in a state of shock always has a weak but 2 heart beat. If you see someone

4、suffering from shock, ask them to sit or lie down.He may want to put his head between his legs for a short time. Then check the clothes there should be 3 close-fitting clothes round his neck. If the shock is not serious, 4 the victim a cup of warm, sweet tea to drink. This will make him feel better.

5、 But if he looks really ill, call 5 emergency help immediately. Meanwhile lift his legs up so that the blood will flow to his 6 which will help him feel better. If you have a blanket, put it round the victim to keep him 7 . This will stop him from getting cold and shivering, which can happen when he

6、 suffers shock. Do not move the victim far 8 a good reason and do not allow him 9 . If the person finds 10 difficult to breathe, put him in the recovery position.1. A. whiteB. pale C. redD. sad2. A. slow B. quick C. fast D. irregular3. A. noB. little C. a few D. some4. A. offeringB. supplyingC. offe

7、r D. provide5. A. up B. for C. in D. on6. A. leg B. organ C. foot D. brain7. A. hot B. cold C. warm D. cool8. A. forB. with C. because of D. without9. A. smokingB. to smoke C. smokeD. smoked10. A. himB. that C. thisD. itBTo 11 with a serious leg wound, first of all, it is important to get the victim

8、 to lie down. Then remove any clothes from around the wound. Look at the wound and look for any 12 in the wound such as a piece of wood. If there are not any objects, press down hard on the wound. Use a clean cloth to do this. Then, if possible, lift the damaged area. In this case, you need to 13 th

9、e leg. Place the damaged leg on something like a box. This will slow down the flow of blood to the wound. Keep the pressure on the wound. Do this for ten 14 . Then place a piece of clean cloth over the wound and tie the cloth firmly around the leg. Do not remove the cloth. If blood comes through the

10、 cloth, simply place 15 cloth on top. Take the victim to the nearest doctor or hospital.11. A. dealB. do C. treat D. meet12. A. objectsB. dirt C. dust D. stones13. A. ariseB. raise C. rise D. arouse14. A. timesB. minutes C. seconds D. hours15. A. the otherB. other C. another D. others 三. 阅读理解，根据短文内容

11、选择最佳答案（共15小题，每题2分）。AWith more and more people swimming at beaches every year, the problem of sharks(鲨鱼) takes on new importance. There are people who still insist that sharks never attack human beings unless thay are bleeding or wounded, but this belief has not been clearly proved. In the past few y

12、ears, on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, there have been cases of shark attacks which resulted in death. And just how many of the swimmers who have disappeared were victims of shark attacks will never be known. Clearly, these violent fish can be dangerous. Several species are known to attack h

13、uman beings, and it is believed by some experts that certain sharks, once having tasted human blood, develop a taste for it.The chances that one will come across a shark are small, but certain precautions should be taken by everyone.(A precaution is something you do in order to prevent something dan

14、gerous or unpleasant from happening.) Putting hands or legs over the side of a boat in warm waters is to be avoided. Swimming far out from beaches is inviting trouble. No swimmer shoud go great distances from shore alone, or go into the water when nobody else is about. Skin divers, particularly thos

15、e who go deep down in the water or among rocks and ledges(暗礁) that serve as hiding places for sharks, are taking unnecessary risks.If one is in a boat that is rubbed against by a shark, he should remember the creature is not trying to upset his boat; it is probably trying to rub off sea lice (海虱). A

16、 blow, especially on the nose, will drive it off. If a swimmer comes across a shark, he should swim away as quietly as possible, trying to avoid making it angry. He should also head for shore (岸) as quickly as possible.1. How many ways does the author put forward to avoid being attacked by a shark?A

17、. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.2. What should be done if a shark rubs against your boat?A. Stir up the water. B. Make some noise by shouting.C. Kick the shark. D. Hit it on the nose.3. What does the underlined part mean?A. Certain sharks will become interested in human blood when they have tasted it

18、.B. Certain sharks will taste human blood again after they have tasted it.C. Certain sharks will taste human blood every day after they have tasted it.D. Certain sharks will form its sense of taste when they have tasted human blood.4. Where do sharks sometimes hide themselves?A. Places with sea lice

19、 in warm waters. B. Somewhere near the beaches.C. Among rocks and ledges. D. It isnt mentioned in the passage.5. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?A. Some people dont think sharks will attack human beings.B. Fewer people used to swim at beaches.C. Swimmers shouldnt always wo

20、rry about sharks, but they should be very careful. D. Its impossible for swimmers to run into sharks.BThe Master of SuspenseOne of Englands greatest movie directors was a man by the name of Alfred Hitchcock, born in 1899. He made many famous black and white movies that were scary and full of suspens

21、e, hence his nickname as the “Master of Suspense”. His most famous films include The Birds and Psycho. Most of his films were murder mysteries, with clever dialogues, interesting plots and talented actors and actresses. He was also a revolutionary filmmaker and introduced many new techniques to the

22、movie-making industry. Hitchcock had a roundish belly and a big nose, which made his profile very recognizable. He was not an actor but he loved to make cameo appearances in his own films. Hitchcock was an unusual man. For example, he produced frightening movies about mysterious murders, and yet onc

23、e he said his own greatest fear was the fear of small children!Hitchcock also had a very clever imagination, which is especially clear in his movie The Birds. In this terrifying movie, a town is attacked by a tremendous flock of black birds. The birds are angry and break into peoples homes to t

24、ake revenge.This mans great imagination is also reflected in Psycho, which is one of the most famous British movies of all time. In Psycho, a young man claims to run a small motel with his elderly mother. But it turns out that the mother is fictional; she exists only in the young mans head. At night

25、, he dresses up like his mother and sits near the window for people to see. But after midnight he breaks into his guests bedrooms and murders them.In Hitchcocks time and era, murder mysteries were not gruesome, like many of todays horror films with lots of blood and gore. They thrilled audiences wit

26、h their focus on intrigue and suspense.6. Which of the following is NOT true about Hitchcocks movies?A. They were all murder mysteries. B. They have clever dialogues and interesting plots.C. They have talented actors and actresses. D. They are black and white movies. 7. Why was Hitchcock an unusual

27、man in the writers opinion?A. He was a large man with a big nose. B. His movies are horrible movies.C. He produced frightening movies, but he thought small children frightened him the most. D. His mysterious movies scared children the most. 8. What does the phrase “make cameo appearances” in the fir

28、st paragraph most probably mean?A. Appear with a camera. B. Play an unimportant part.C. Make a short appearance. D. Play in a funny way.9. How many films directed by the name of Alfred Hitchcock are mentioned in the passage?A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.10. About Alfred Hitchcock, which is NOT m

29、entioned in the passage?A. His contribution. B. His career. C. His nickname. D. His weakness.CAs a journalist, a writer aims to collect all of the facts about an event or incident and present them as truthfully and factually as possible. But sometimes leading members of the government or other high-

30、ranking officials dont want the truth to be told. Journalism can be a risky and sometimes even dangerous profession. Sometimes journalists risk their lives in order to report an important story. At other times, they risk going to jail rather than reveal (透露) one of their sources of information.Unfor

31、tunately, many journalists are killed every year just for doing their jobs. Over thirty reporters were killed last year alone. These people asked questions, researched records and reported on the truths they found. The following stories are examples of the dangers journalists face around the world.I

32、n the country of Haiti, a radio talk show host was murdered after allowing members of a political opposition party to express their ideas on his radio show. He was killed by a mob of people holding machetes(大砍刀).The editor of a weekly newspaper in Mexico was shot in the head shortly after he reporte

33、d a story that revealed something corrupt about the federal government. He had reported that local politicians were using drug trafficking money to fund their elections.In the Ukraine, a television show host was attacked and beaten with baseball bats by people who didnt like the content of his TV sh

34、ow. His last show was about government corruption.Good journalists must be brave. Other people might do everything possible to avoid exposing government corruption. But good journalists are driven to make the community more aware of the truth and to fight for freedom.Sometimes, these courageous jour

35、nalists are successful in bringing about social changes. Other times, in many countries all over the world, journalists who dare to risk doing their job are silenced. But by retelling their stories, we can continue their fight for freedom.11. A good journalist should have the following qualities exc

36、ept _.A. being courageous enough B. covering the events factually C. concealing the government corruption D. making the public know the truth and fight for freedom12. What might NOT happen to a journalist if he tells the truth?A. Being appreciated by his editor-in-chief. B. Being killed. C. Being pr

37、omoted by the government leaders. D. Being put into jail.13. What can we infer from the passage?A. Some journalists can bring about social changes.B. Journalists are often under great pressure when reporting government corruption. C. All journalists report stories as they really are.D. The radio tal

38、k show host in Haiti is a powerful person.14. Which might be the best title of the passage?A. Journalists Fight for News B. Journalism: A Dangerous Job?C. Reveal Some Untold Stories D. Whats the Goal of a Journalist?15. Whats the function of the examples mentioned in the passage?A. To support the writers opinion that journalism can be a dangerous profession.B. To prove few journalists are courageous enough to do their jobs.C. To re