廣東省普寧二中高二英語上學期期中試題（無答案）新人教版.doc

普寧二中2013-2014學年度第一學期期中考試高二級英語科試卷i.語言知識及應用 （共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第1節(jié) 完形填空（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分） 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1-15各題所給的a,b,c和d項中，選出最佳選項。i fell in love with yosemite national park the first time i saw it, when i was 13. my parents took us there for camping. on the way out, i asked them to wait while i ran up to e1 capitan, a _1_ rock of 3,300 feet straight up. i touched that giant rock and knew _2_ i wanted to climb it. that has been my lifes passion ever since - _3_ the rocks and mountains of yosemite. ive long made yosemite my home.about 15 years ago i started seeing a lot of _4_, like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around the area. its beyond me why visitors started _5_ the place less and treated such a beautiful home-like place this way. i tried _6_ up trash myself, but the job was too big. i would spend an hour or two on the job, only to_7_ the area trashed all over again weeks later. finally, i got so tired of it that i decided something had to _8_.as a rock-climbing guide, i knew nothing about _9_ any big event. but in 2004, together with some climbers, i set a date for a _10_. on that day, more than 300 people _11_ up. over three days we collected about 6,000 pounds of trash. it was amazing how much we were able to accomplish. i couldnt believe the _12_ we made - the park looked clean!each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. in 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up 42,330 pounds of _13_ and covered 132 miles of roadway.i often hear people complain about their surroundings. if you are one of them, i would say the only way to change things is by doing rather than _14_. we need to teach by _15_. you cant blame others unless you start with yourself.1a distantb hugec narrowd loose2a immediatelyb finallyc graduallyd recently3a imaginingb paintingc describingd climbing4a materialb resourcesc wasted goods5a visitingb treatingc respectingd living6a puttingb digging c pickingd breaking7a leaveb noticec watch d find8a differb improvec appeard change9a realizingb learningc organizingd recognizing10a partyb cleanupc meetingd makeup11a showedb gavec stayedd looked12a surveyb difference c visitd call13a paperb boxesc cansd rubbish14a complainingb listeningc standingd sleeping15a methodb explanationc exampled research第二節(jié) 語法填空(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分) 閱讀下面短文，按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填人一個適當?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空，并將答案填寫在答題卡標號為16-25的相應位置上。 one day a mother rat and her babies were out in an open field. they were playing and having a good time when suddenly a hungry cat came! it _16_ (hide) behind a big tree and then crawled forward through the tall grass until _17_ could almost hear them talk. before the mother rat and her babies knew _18_ had happened, the cat jumped from its hiding-place and started to run _19_ them. the mother rat and all her babies all escaped at once. they hurried towards their home, _20_ was under a pile of large stones. however, the baby rats were so scared that they could not run very _21_ (quick). closer and closer the cat came. _22_ no time the cat would be upon them. what was to be done? the mother rat stopped running, turned round and faced the cat, _23_(shout), “bow! wow! bowwoe!” just like _24_ angry dog. the cat was so surprised and _25_ (frighten) that it ran away. the mother rat turned to her babies, “now you see how important it is to learn a second language!”. 閱讀 (共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié)：閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的a、b、c和d項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 awhy play games? because they are fun, and a lot more besides. following the rules. planning your next move.acting as a team member.these are all game ideas that you will come across throughout your life.think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. such games are entertaining and fun. but perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.many childrens games have a practical side. children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. for instance, some saudi arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the hand-eye coordination（協(xié)調）needed in hunting. many sports encourage national or local pride. the most famous games of all, the olympic games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. people who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. for countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an olympic win can mean so much. sports are also an event that unites people. soccer is the most popular sport in the world. people on all continents play itsome for fun and some for a living. nicolette iribarne, a californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. he created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life. 26.through playing hide-and-seek, children are expected to learn to_.a. be a team leader b. obey the basic rulesc. act as a grown-up d. predict possible danger27.the underlined part in paragraph 2 most probably means that games can _.a. describe life in an exciting wayb. turn real-life experiences into a playc. make learning life skills more interestingd. change peoples views of sporting events28.according to the passage, why is winning olympic medals so encouraging? because _a. it inspires peoples deep love for the country.b. it proves the exceptional skills of the winners.c. it helps the country out of natural disasters.d. it earns the winners fame and fortune. 29.iribarnes goal of forming the foundation is to _.a. bring fun to poor kidsb. provide soccer balls for childrenc. give poor kids a chance for a better lifed. appeal to soccer players to help poor kids30.what can be inferred from the passage?a. games benefit people all their lives.b. sports can get all athletes together.c. people are advised to play games for fun.d. sports increase a countrys competitiveness. b there were smiling children all the way. clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they 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. 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 down 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 miles 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 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 people all around me. they all look beautiful. when my uncle arrived with a smile, i threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug. 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 the return journey.31. the author expected the train trip to be _.a. adventurous b. pleasant c. exciting d. dull32. what did the author remember most fondly(溫情地）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 served on the train.33. 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 on34. where was the writer going?a. johore baru b. the causeway c. butterworth d. singapore35. what can we learn from the story?a. comfort in traveling by train. b. pleasure of living in the country.c. reading gives people delight. d. smiles brighten people up. csan francisco has its cable cars. seattle has its space needle. and, longview has its squirrel bridge. the bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.the nutty narrows bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, amos peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.the original bridge was built over olympia way on the west edge of the library grounds. before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the park plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. many times, peters and others who worked in and near park plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.one day peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that days coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. the group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the city council(市政會).the council approved, and councilwoman bess lariviere named the bridge “nutty narrows.”after architects designed the bridge, amos peters and bill hutch started construction. they built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose(消防水帶). it cost 1,000.it didnt take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. the story was picked up by the media, and nutty narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.in 1983, after 20 years of use, peters took down the worn-out bridge. repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. the faded sign was repainted and in july 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.36. the nutty narrows bridge was built in order to _.a. offer squirrels a place to eat nuts b. set up a local landmarkc. help improve traffic d. protect squirrels37. what happened over the coffee break discussion？a. the committee got the councils blessing. b. the squirrel bridge idea was born.c. a councilwoman named the bridge. d. a squirrel was found dead.38. what does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes” probably means in the text？a. passing them a rope. b. directing them to store food for winter.c. teaching them a lesson. d. showing them how to use the bridge.39. which of the following is true of the squirrel bridge？a. it was replaced by a longer one. b. it was built from wood and metal.c. it was rebuilt after years of use. d. it was designed by bill hutch.40. what can we learn about amos peters？a. he is remembered for his love of animals.b. he donated $1,000 to build the bridgec. he was a member of the city council. d. he was awarded a medal for building the bridge. dlast nights meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. according to gabe rothsclild, emerald valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. what they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“my family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident duane cosby, “we wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”astronomers-scientists who study stars and planets-have been complaining about this problem for decades. they say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. they call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.there is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. this population consists of birds, bats frogs, snakes, etc. for example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(遷徙的)birds. according to the international dark-sky association, “100 million birds a year throughout north america die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”countless more animals casualties(傷亡)result from the use of artificial lighting. clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. they worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase a persons chances of getting cancer.emerald valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. for years, flagstaff, arizona, has enforced(實施) lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the lowell observatory. similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.41. it happened last night that_.a. the citys lights affected the meteor watchingb. the meteors flew past before being noticedc. the city light show attracted many peopled. the meteor watching ended up a social outing42. what do the astronomers complain about?a. meteor showers occur less often than beforeb. their observation equipment is in poor repairc. light pollution has remained unsolved for yearsd. their eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting43. what is the author concerned about according to paragraph 4?a. birds may take other migration pathsb. animal living habits may change suddenlyc. varieties of animals will become sharply reducedd. animals survival is threatened by outdoor lighting44. lighting regulations in flagstaff, arizona are put into effect to_.a. lessen the chance of getting cancerb. create an ideal observation conditionc. ensure citizens a good sleep at nightd. enable all creatures to live in harmony45. what message does the author most want to give us?a. saving wildlife is saving ourselvesb. great efforts should be made to save energyc. human activities should be environmentally friendlyd. new equipment should be introduced for space study 第二節(jié) 信息匹配(共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)下面是一些電影的相關信息，請閱讀下文，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，請閱讀下列的應用文：a hello kitty the famous cartoon character known as hello kitty was created by japanese company sanrio in 1974 and quickly became a pop cultural phenomenon (現(xiàn)象) through a series of animated television shows. this collection of the hello kitty series includes five volumes for a total of 25 episodes, such as hello kitty tells fairy tales, hello kitty plays pretend.b jimmy neutron this is a funny, silly, and colorfully animated childrens film featuring (由主演) jimmy neutron. jimmy has created all kinds of interesting things to make his life easier, including a robotic dog, goddard, who follows him everywhere. jimmy and his friend, carl, use a homemade spaceship to launch a satellite.c sesame street elmo runs across a magic cookbook and sets free a genie that lives inside. together, elmo and the genie explore the fun world of cooking and making food, with the help from emeril lagasse and heather headley, who show tips on making pizzas and pocket foods.d sing and dance with barney barney has planned a very special sing-along party and invited many of his friends, old and new. the group enjoys singing their all-time favorites, while being transported to magical places. it has over 55 minutes of singing and dancing.e blues clues steve and blue explore the worlds of math and reading as they help each other with familiar activities. viewers are invited to join in the counting, reading, adding and subtracting.f adventures of willy fog eerie lakes, bottomless pits, dinosaurs, and volcanic eruptions are just a few of the places laying in wait for willy fog and his friends in this exciting journey. trying to get to the centre of the earth proves a lot more difficult than they originally thought.請閱讀以下有關學生的信息，然后為他們選擇要看的電影：46. robert studies in an art school. not only does he like singing, but he is good at dancing. this weekend he is going to see a film about singing and dancing.47. turner is a br