山西省呂梁學(xué)院附中2011-2012學(xué)年高二英語下學(xué)期期中考試試題（無答案）

1、 呂梁學(xué)院附中2011-2012學(xué)年高二下學(xué)期期中考試英語試題第一部分 語言知識運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié)55分)第一節(jié) 單選填空（共15 小題，每小題1分，滿分15分）從A、四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。1.-Have you heard that a building was blown up last weekend with a number of people in it - Yes, _ news came as _ shock to me. A. / ; the B. the; a C. a ; a D. the; the-2.-Michael was

2、late for MrSmiths oral class this morning. - _? As far as I know, he never came late to class AHow come BSo what CWhy not DWhat for3.You cant see anything clearly through a telescope unless it _ correctly to your sightAadjusts Bis adapting Cadapts Dis adjusted4.Meanwhile，with the price of paper_，the

3、 factorys economy grows rapidlyAto go up Bgoing up Cgoes up Dgone up5.I would have come earlier, but I _ that you were waiting for me. A. didnt know B. hadnt know C. would have known D. havent known6.If you want to do the experiment again, you had better be more careful_ you made a mistake. A. when

4、B. why C. where D. that7.The houses are sold at such a low price _people expected. A. like B. as C. that D. which 8. Did Jack come back early last night? Yes. It was not yet eight oclock _ he arrived home. A. before B. when C. that D. how9.When it _ advertising, consumers need to be educated about t

5、echniques used by advertisers. A. comes up B. comes about C. comes out D. comes to10._ in early childhood, his personality has helped him to succeed in his later life. A. Formed B. Forming C. Being formed D. Having formed11.My suggestion is _ our teacher _ strict with us. A. what; should be B. that;

6、 be C. which; would be D. where; was12.  _can you expect to get a pay rise.   A. With hard work          B. Although work hard   C. Only with hard wor

7、k     D. Now that he works hard.13. _gene，intelligence also depends on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment. A. Except for B. Instead of C. More than D. In addition to .14. Between the two roads _ a TV tower called “Sky scraped T

8、ower”. A. stands B. standing C. which stands D. stand 15._ my camera wasnt working, there was no battery in it. A. No doubt B. No wonder CNo possible D. No way第2節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題，每小題2分，滿分40分） 閱讀下面的短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。 While getting ready for school today, my 16-year-old

9、daughter came into my room to give me a big hug and kiss. I asked her, “What do you want?” She said, “16 Mum, you always tell us to have a good day 17 we leave the house, but I was 18 about who tells you to have a good day and lets you know how much you are19.”I am so 20 by the capacity of love and

10、understanding that 21 my children. My 15-year-old son asked me last night if there was a(n) 22 for him to get a summer job this year in order to help us to pay our bills. 23, in our area, he must be 16.24 of my children depend on me so much because I am a25 parent, but just when I pay the 26 that I

11、will not be able to provide for them, they come up with ways to 27. I completely understand that I will 28 have to find a way to pay the bills as I do not want my children to take up anything. But the 29 that they have stepped up and 30 to help without anyone asking touches me. When my daughter was

12、two, I remember rushing to get to 31, getting to the front door and asking her to 32 and come. Then she appeared at the door with a bag that she was holding open. I said, “We dont have 33 for this.” She stopped me and said, “Fill it with love, Mum.” I 34 to my knees and hugged her and then kissed he

13、r. From then35 she would bring the bag and I would bring the love to the door before we left for school and work. 16. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything17. A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. since18. A. complainingB. thinkingC. talkingD. quarreling19. A. hatedB. punishedC. changedD. loved20.

14、 A. interestedB. surprisedC. touchedD. worried21. A. comes fromB. goes toC. agrees withD. cares for22. A. taskB. tipC. itemD. way23. A. HappilyB. UnfortunatelyC. LuckilyD. Generally24. A. AllB. NoneC. BothD. Neither25. A. singleB. strongC. richD. noble26. A. salaryB. giftsC. booksD. bills27. A. stay

15、 upB. get upC. help outD. break down28. A. alreadyB. stillC. evenD. yet 29. A. factB. reasonC. excuseD. phenomenon30. A. beggedB. managedC. pretendedD. offered31. A. churchB. shopC. workD. hospital32. A. wake upB. hurry upC. turn upD. look up33. A. timeB. roomC. spaceD. chance34. A. droppedB. lostC.

16、 missedD. fell35. A. toB. onC. awayD. by第二部分 閱讀理解（共20小題;每小題3分，滿分60分）第一節(jié)（共15小題：每小題3分，滿分45分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C、D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AMy wife passed away a few years ago, and I went through the worst time in my life. I even wanted to kill myself. Just for kids, I had to continue to live and work

17、 as small-town doctor at my medical clinic in Hawaii. My kids had gone to live on the mainland, and I was alone. Then they asked me to have a family trip.On our trip, we turned on the TV at the motel and saw the second plane crash into the World Trade Center. Seeing it falling down, I said to my kid

18、s: “Im going to Afghanistan”. And a few weeks later, international Medical Corps sent me to set up 20 clinics in provinces where people had no health care. In these field clinics surrounded by frightening shoots or deadly bombs, we were eventually serving 27,000 patients a month in a very busy sched

19、ule. Tired and nervous, I gradually had a sense of achievement, a sense of purpose, and my depression went away.In the years to follow, I went to Indonesia after the tsunami, Pakistan after the earthquakes, Sudan after the civil warm and Iraq after more and more bombs. Each time after disasters one

20、after another, hundreds of people were killed, wounded and many more had to flee. We once set up movable clinics in an area with 19,000 refugees, and it was supposed to hold 13,000 originally. Flu broke out, one of the biggest killers of kids in refugee camps, and it spread like wildfire. Water and

21、food were also serious problems. “Adventures or not?” I often asked myself.When my wife passed away, I thought my life was done. But in reality, it was just getting started. At the end of her life, she went unconscious. I held her head in my hands and told her of all the places we would visit and th

22、e exciting adventures we would have. I think about the moment many times during my “adventures”. I didnt know how predictive those words would be. But I know that she is still with me.36. Where has the doctor been in the past few years? A. Some countries where he could set up clinics. B. Some Africa

23、n countries where flu broke out. C. The places where the earthquakes happened. D. The places that the horrible disasters struck.37. How would the doctor describe his life after he had worked in Afghanistan? A. Tired and troublesome. B. Busy and risky. C. Meaningful and helpful D. Frightening and dep

24、ressing.38. The underlined word “refugees” means people_. A. who are robbed, killed, or wounded B. who suffer from flu in movable clinics C. who like to take adventures D. who have lost homes because of disasters.39. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. the doctors wife encour

25、aged him to work in foreign countries. B. What the doctor said to his wife before her death became reality. C. The doctors adventures made him understand the love of his wife. D. With the true love of his wife, the doctor started to change his life. BAndrew Carneigie, known as the King of Steel, bui

26、lt the steel industry in the United States, and, in the process, became one of the wealthiest men in America. His success resulted partly from his ability to sell the product and partly from his policy of expanding during periods of economic decline, when most of his competitors were reducing their

27、investments. Carnegie believed that individuals should progress through hard work, but he also felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society. He opposed charity, preferring instead to provide educational opportunities that would allow others to help themselves.

28、“He who dies rich, dies disgraced”, he often said. Among his more noteworthy contributions to society are those that bear his name, including the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, which has a library, a museum of fine arts, and a museum of national history. He also founded a school of technology tha

29、t is now part of Carnegie-Mellon University. Other philanthropic(慈善的) gifts are the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to promote understanding between nations, the Carnegie Institute of Washington to fund scientific research, and Carnegie Hall to provide a center for the arts. Few Americans

30、 have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegies generosity. His contributions of more than five million dollars established 2,500 libraries in small communities throughout the country and formed the nucleus of the public library system that we all enjoy today.40. The author quoted(引述) “he who dies ric

31、h, dies disgraced” in the passage to show_. A. He felt strongly that the wealthy should use their fortunes for the benefit of society. B. He opposed charity.C. The wealthy die from their fortunes D. The wealthy die from not contributing to society.41. Carnegies success includes following aspects EXC

32、EPT_. A. his policy of expanding.B. his ability to sell the productC. his ability to produce the product D. his hard work42. Which of the following may NOT be philanthropic gifts to society according to the passage?_ A. the Carnegie Institute of Washington.B. the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. C.

33、 the steel industry. D. the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.43. What is the meaning of “Few Americans have been left untouched by Andrew Carnegies generosity.” in the passage?_ A. Few Americans have touched Andrew Carnegies generosity.B. Many Americans have touched Andrew Carnegies genero

34、sity.C. we all enjoy Andrew Carnegies generosity today.D. Many Americans were given Andrew Carnegies generosity.CThere is no better place to be than beside the seaside in the summer. And even in Britain you can still find beaches away from the crowds with golden sand.COMPTON BAY, ISLE OF WIGHTThis w

35、ide sandy beach is on the south west coast, between Freshwater and Brook is part of the Tennyson Heritage Coast. There are striking views of the white cliffs further along the coast. A coastal path passes behind the beach, and you can enjoy scenic cliff top walks in either direction.Accommodation: S

36、andpipers Hotel (01983 758150, www. S) with doubles from 10 pp.KINGSGATE BAY, KENTAround the beach round a bend in the coastal road from Ramsgate are white cliffs with Kingsgate Castle dominating the whole landscape. It is fairly isolated, with few facilities, but is perfect for summer bathing or fo

37、r bracing winter walks.Accommodation: Fayreness Hotel (0188 86866, ) with doubles with breakfast from 69.50 pp.RINGSTEAD BAY, DORSETA picturesque 210 ft crescent (弦月狀) of pebbles with clean water- thats a perfect escape from some of the busier beaches around Weymouth. You reach it by passing through

38、 the village of Upton, then along a narrow country road. Next to the car park is a well-stocked shop. The cliffs behind RINGSTEAD Bay are an excellent place for fossil hunting.Accommodation: Glenburn Hotel (01305 832318, www. G) with doubles from 79 including breakfast.BRANSCOMBE, DEVONLying on the

39、East Devon Heritage Coast, Branscombe has good facilities with toilets and a car park close to the beach, as well as a small picnic area. A well-stocked shop sells the most attractive dairy ice cream. Next to the shop is the Sea Shanty restaurantopen every day until 5 pm during the summer.Accommodat

40、ion: The Masons Arms, Branscombe Village (01297 680300, www. Masonsarms. Co.uk) with doubles from 65 pp with breakfast.44. Which beach is the most wonderful place for summer bathing?A. COMPTON BAY. B. BRANSCOMEBE.C. KINGSGATE BAY. D. RINGSTEAD BAY.45. If you want to know more information about Fayre

41、ness Hotel, youd better refer to the following website_. A. www. Masonsarms. co. uk B. www. Fayreness. ComC. www. G D. www. S46. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To attract more touristsB. To describe some beautiful beaches.C. To tell us the most beautiful places in UK are beaches.D. To tell us

42、 where to spend summer.DAs the population of the planet increases, so does the number of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways. All these structures use electricity and need to be lighted. Humans demand these lights. They want their homes more comfortable and they want thei

43、r streets sage. The problem is that researchers are finding that all the light is having a negative effect on humans and wildlife as well.Less than 10 years ago I drove to a thinly populated section of my town, lay down in the middle of the road and watched an attracted meteor shower(流星雨). The area

44、was short of homes, street lights and traffic. If I did that today, I wouldnt be able to see the meteor shower as well, and I would surely be run over by a car.Nowadays scientists are finding light pollution can be almost as bad as carbon dioxide pollution. If youve ever taken a flight at night, the

45、 view is beautiful, but you must remember that all the light you see is wasted electricity. The crew of the space shuttles see an even bigger picture of how extensive the wasted electricity is worldwide.Additionally, electricity needs to be generated, and the generation of electricity creates pollut

46、ion by giving off greenhouse gases. This affects the air we breathe and our quality of life.Scientists are also studying the effects of light pollution on wildlife. Thousands of birds die each year when they crash into highly lighted buildings, as they become puzzled by the light. It has been long k

47、nown that tiny sea turtle hatchlings become lost and follow lights on the shore instead of heading towards the sea. Fortunately, light pollution is one of the easiest sources of pollution that can be corrected without a negative effect. Following some guidelines and a little searching on Google can

48、give you many ideas on how to reduce your contribution to light pollution. 47. The author tells the story in the second paragraph mainly to _. A. remember the past beauty of the town. B. stress the advantages of less pollution C. show the great changes of the town D. prove the bad effects of light p

49、ollution 48. In the passage the author advises people _. A. to try to reduce unnecessary light. B. not to ignore the beauty around. C. to set proper light for animals D. not to destroy the animals living conditions. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Light pollution is difficult to deal w

50、ith. B. Light pollution is a threat to some animals. C. Light pollution has nothing to do with global warming D. Astronauts cant see clearly in space due to light pollution. 50. What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph which follows the last paragraph? A. The authors contribution to ligh

51、t pollution B. Other sources of light pollution C. Ways of reducing light pollution D. More bad effects of light pollution 第二節(jié)（共5小題：每小題3分，滿分15分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water? Experts say, skip it all. No

52、ne of these products is likely to make you any healthier. Below, we look at four major myths about the benefits of drinking water. 51 Experts say theres an easy way to judge. If you are not thirsty, your fluid intake is likely “just right”Myth No 1: Drink eight glasses each day.Scientists say theres

53、 no clear health benefit of drinking so much water a day. 52 “Nobody really knows,” says Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, a kidney expert at the University.of Pennsylvania.Myth No.2：Lots of water equals healthier skin.The body is already 60 percent water. 53 Adding a few extra glasses of water each day has a l

54、imited effect. “Its such a tiny part of whats in the body,” says Goldfarb. “ Its very unlikely that ones getting any benefit.”Myth No.3: 54A more accurate statement may be: Drinking water is a helpful tool for dieters. “Water is a great strategy for dieters because it has no calories,” says Madeline Fernstrom of the University of Pittsburgh. “So you can keep your mouth busy without food and get a sense of satisfaction.” But water i