高二第二学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)

1、2010-2011学年度第二学期高二级期中考试英语试卷时间120分钟 满分150分语言知识及应用（共两节，满分57.5分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2.5分满分37.5分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Returning from a trip overseas, I sensed that something was wrong between Keith, one of my two sons, and me. So I asked him, “Keith, have I done anything tha

2、t really _1_your feeling?”Immediately, he said, “Yes. Last Christmas you promised us a special 2 that I really wanted but you never gave it to me.”The 3 was that Id completely forgotten about it. I 4 , “Is there anything else Ive done wrong, but didnt apologized for?”Again, his 5 was immediate, “Rem

3、ember last Christmas when Mom said you had to go to the 6 because Stephen was going to be born? You left us at home and 7 in a hurry. Remember?” “Well, you left and forgot the suitcase.” I couldnt believe he 8 all the details! “After you came back from the hospital you were 9 . When you got home, th

4、e suitcase had been opened and everything had been thrown all over the place, and you 10 me.”“And you didnt do it?” I asked.“No, I didnt . I was just searching for my gift.”My heart sank. I felt 11 . I hugged Keith and asked him to 12 me. His Honesty made me think of our other son, Kevin. Maybe Id h

5、urt his feelings, too. I went to ask him the same question. Kevins answer was as immediate as his 13 , “Last Christmas you promised us a special toy, but you forgot about it.”Though Christmas had passed, I took my two sons to the store that day and bought them what I had promised. The 14 thing wasnt

6、 the toy. The problem was Id made a promise too 15 and didnt keep it as their father. 1Ashowed Bhurt Cattended Dexpressed 2Acandy Bbook Cpicture Dtoy 3Achallenge Bmessage Cidea Dfact 4Acomplained Bapologized Ccontinued Dexplained 5AsuggestionBanswerCmemoryDblame 6Ahospital Bchurch Cschool Dgarden 7A

7、settled down Bwent on Cset off Dgot up 8Aknew Bimagined Cdiscovered Dremembered 9Aangry Bworried Chappy Dsatisfied10Apraised Bpunished Chelped Deducated11Aterrible Bhopeless Cinspired Dencouraged12Asupport Bcriticize Csuspect Dforgive13Amother Bbrother Csister Dfather14Astrange Binteresting Cimporta

8、nt Ddifficult15AlightlyBrudelyCequallyDtruly第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题2分满分20分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。A motto is a sentence or a phrase _16_can inspire us especially when we are _17_(face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mottoes, such as “Where t

9、here is a will, there is a way.” Or “Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.”, and so on. My motto is “God helps those who help _18_.” Sometimes I am lazy and dont want to make efforts _19_( work) hard, _20_ the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and devote myself _21_

10、 what I am doing. I write my motto _22 I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much _23 (confident). My motto also makes me become _24_independent person. That is to say, I wont rely on others easily. My friends, what is your

11、motto? If you still havent got a motto, please choose _25_ because a motto can have a great effect on you. 阅读(共两节，满分52.5分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAll the way there were smiling children . Charily they knew at what time the train passed their homes and th

12、ey made it their business to stand along the railway, wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang. Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favorite relatives. This is the simple village people of Malaysia

13、. I was moved.I had always traveled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train. I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread. I looked about the train. There was not one familiar face. I sighed and sat d

14、own to read my Economics. It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and mi

15、les and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight, Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back. From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to

16、 me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the peopl

17、e all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to

18、 the return journey.26. The author expected the train trip to be A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull27. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip? A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the way.C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch se

19、rved on the train.28. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph? A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on29. Where was the writer going? A. Johore Baru. B. The Causeway. C. Butterworth. D. Singapore.30. What can we learn from the story? A.

20、 Comfort in traveling by train. B. Pleasure of living in the country. C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up.BTuvalu, north of Fiji, is a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean.Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalus nine little islands is more than five met

21、ers above sea level. Salt water is already entering the countrys drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. It fears it will be swallowed up by the sea. Without urgent help, the countrys days are numbered.But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into

22、 the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark s Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine time a year. Nowadays, it happens more tha

23、n 100 times.While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalus rising sea level is caused by global warming.The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degrees over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by an extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100

24、 years.Warmer weather makes glaciers melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10 - 25 cm in the last 100 years.People have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the

25、atmosphere, such as CO2, through burning coal, oil and gas. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.Should this c

26、ome true, millions of homes would be swallowed up(吞没) by the sea and the world will be flooded with climate refugees looking for somewhere else to live .31. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that A. Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea B. all Tuvalu islands are about five meters above th

27、e sea levelC. drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyedD. Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves 32. The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain A. they are the first places sinking into the sea B. they are the both sinking into the mud where they stand C. they will disa

28、ppear in the futureD. their trouble is caused by global warming 33. What does the underlined word refugees mean ?A. People forced away from their homeland B. Sudden changes caused by world climateC. Animals whose lives are closely connected with weatherD. Bad effect of climate changes34. Which of th

29、e following is NOT true according to the text?A. The main cause of global warming is human pollutionB. The average global temperature has risen by 1-3 centigrade degrees over the past 100 yearsC. The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise D. There will be huge climate changes unless the war

30、ming is stopped35. According to the passage, the root cause of global warming is A. the burning of coal, oil and gas B. the position change of the solar systemC. human pollution D. carbon dioxide(排放)CTAIBEI Increasing numbers of Taiwanese (台湾的)students are joining the islands “China rush”, seeking e

31、ducation on the Chinese mainland According to official Chinese figures, the number of Taiwanese students admitted into college and postgraduate（研究生）programs on the mainland totaled 461 in 1996, 928 in 1997 and 839 in 1998Although no latest official numbers were available,” Netbig. Com Said this numb

32、er had risen between 30 to 50 percent annually in the past two years with well over 1000 entering mainland campuses last year.The Internet site, based in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, provides education service and information on Chinese mainland college and universities. “Many Taiwanese believe a C

33、hinese education giving more knowledge about the people and culture in the mainland will increase their chances in the Chinese job market, Net. Com vice-president Ingrid Huang said“I believe it will give me hands-on experience in the business field in the Chinese mainland and a better understanding

34、of the Chinese mainland people,” said Lydia Chang, a 19-year-old majoring in（主修） journalism at Shih Shin University. Chang plans to go on to get a masters degree in business administration in Shanghai, which she says offers the best environment for such studies.A journalism graduate student, surname

35、d Lin, at the National Taiwan University said he would like to study law on the Chinese mainland since “there will be better career prospects（前景） now that more Taiwanese companies are going there”. “They hope the children could build up connections which could later become useful in their business o

36、perations,” said Yang Ching-yao, professor of the Chinese mainland studies. A Netbig. Com survey showed the campuses favored by Taiwan students included Beijing, Qinghua and Renmin universities in Beijing, and Jinan and Zhongshan universities in Guangzhou. The most popular studies were law, business

37、 and Chinese medicine.At present, Chinese Taibei doesnt recognize diplomas（文凭） earned in the Chinese mainland nor help with any inquiries about studying there. But recognizing the trend, education authorities are giving a final form to a policy accepting certificates（证书）from selected universities.36

38、. More Taiwanese students study on the Chinese mainland because _.ATaiwan will reunite with the mainland sooner or laterBthe fees asked for are lower than those of TaiwanCwhat they have learned on the mainland will bring them a bright futureDthere are many famous universities for them to choose37Som

39、e business executives were sending their children to study in the Chinese mainland so that their children _. Acould receive better education Bcould learn more about the policy there Ccould do well in the business operations Dcould make more friends there 38The underlined word “it” in the third parag

40、raph refers to _. ANetbig. Com Ba Chinese education on the mainland Cthe Chinese job market Dthe university39The author wrote the article to tell us _. Amore Taiwanese students are studying on the mainland Bthe number of Taiwanese students going to universities on the mainland had been increasing ye

41、ar after year Ceducation on the mainland is more attractive compared with that of Taiwan DTaiwan and the mainland should cooperate with each other in every field. 40Which is true according to the passage? AChinese Taibei recognizes diplomas earned on the Chinese mainland BThe number of Taiwanese stu

42、dents going to study on the mainland will surely be increasing in the next few years. CChinese Taibei doesnt help with any inquiries（询问） about Taiwanese studying in the mainland DEducation of Taiwan is far behind the mainland.DThere was a tradition in Europe that if a dove flew around a house where

43、someone was dying then his soul would be at peace. And there are legends(传说) which say that Satan (撒旦) can turn himself into any bird except for a dove. But it was Pablo Picasso who made the dove a modern symbol of peace when he used it on a poster for the World Peace Congress in 1949. The rainbow i

44、s another ancient and universal symbol, often representing（象征） the connection between human beings and their gods. In Greek mythology(神话) it was associated with Iris, the goddess who brought messages from the gods on Mount Olympus. In Scandinavian mythology the rainbow was a bridge between the gods

45、and the earth. In the Bible a rainbow showed Noah that the Biblical flood was finally over, and that God had forgiven his people. In the Chinese tradition, the rainbow is often taken as a common symbol for marriage.Nowadays the rainbow is used by many popular movements for peace and the environment,

46、 representing the possibility of a better world in the future and promising sunshine after the rain.The olive tree has always been a valuable source of food and oil. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athens gave the olive tree to the people of Athens who showed their thanks by naming the city after he

47、r. But no one knows for sure when or why it began to symbolize（象征） peace. There is probably a connection with ancient Greece. The winners of the Olympic Games were given crowns (冠) of olive branches. The symbolism may come from the fact that the olive tree takes a long time to produce fruit, so oliv

48、es could only be grown successfully in long periods of peace. Whatever the history, the olive branch is a part of many modern flags symbolizing peace and unity. One well-know example is the United Nations symbol. 41. Which of the following is the most important in making the dove a modern symbol of

49、peace? A. Greek mythology B. The European traditionC. Ancient legends D. Pablo Picasso42. How many examples does the writer give to show the rainbow as a universal symbol of peace?A. Six B. Three C. Four D. Five43. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The olive branch was regar

50、ded as a symbol of peace because it was given as gift by the goddess Athena.B. The name of the capital of Greece comes from the name of the goddess Athena.C. Olive trees do not produce fruits when there are wars in the world.D. The winners in the Olympic Games were given crowns of olive branches bec

51、ause they symbolized peace.44. The United Nations takes the olive branch as its symbol because_. A. it represents hope in the futureB. it has economic value for the worldC. it often gives prizes to countriesD. its duty is to keep peace and union45. From the passage we can conclude that _. A. all the

52、 symbols mentioned above are based on traditional beliefsB. all modern ideas come from Greek mythologyC. all the symbols mentioned above are used on flagsD. the UN has officially accepted the three symbols as symbols of peace第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2。5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上涂写对应题号的相应选项字母。注

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