廣東省陸豐市2012-2013學(xué)年高二英語上學(xué)期期末試題新人教版

1、碣石中學(xué)2012-2013學(xué)年高二上學(xué)期期末英語試題（時間：120分鐘，滿分：135分）第I卷. 語言知識及應(yīng)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分45分) 第一節(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115各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。A little boy had the job of coming to school early each day to start the fire and warm the room before his teacher and his classmates arrived. One 1 the

2、y arrived to find the schoolhouse was on fire. They dragged(拖) the senseless(無意識的) little boy out of the burning building more dead than alive. The doctor told his mother that her son would surely 2 .But the brave boy didnt want to die. He made up his 3 that he would survive somehow, and to the amaz

3、ement of the doctor, he did survive. When the 4 was past, the mother was told that he would be a lifetime cripple(跛子) with no 5 of the lower part of his body at all.Once more, the brave boy made up his mind. He would not be a 6 . He would walk. But unfortunately from the waist down, he had no motor(

4、運動神經(jīng)的) ability. His thin legs were all but lifeless. Finally he returned from the 7 . Every day his mother would massages(按摩) his little 8 , but there was no feeling. Yet his 9 that he would walk was as strong as ever.One sunny day his mother wheeled him out into the 10 to get some fresh air. This d

5、ay, instead of sitting there, he threw himself from the chair. He pulled himself across the grass, dragging his legs behind him. He walked his way to the white 11 .With great 12 , he raised himself up on the fence(籬笆) . Then, he began dragging himself along the fence and 13 that he would walk. He st

6、arted to do this every day until he wore a smooth path all around the yard beside the fence. 14 through his daily massages and his iron determination, he did 15 the ability to stand up, then to walk by himself and then to run. This determined young man, Dr Glenn Cunningham, ran the worlds fastest mi

7、le!1.A. afternoonB.evening C. noon D. morning 2.A. die B. survive C.failD.recover3.A. mind B. heart C. idea D. view4.A. disease B. disaster C. danger D. failure5.A. effect B. use C. good D. work6.A. cripple B. patient C. trouble D. winner7.A. school B. home C. factory D. hospital8.A. hands B. legsC.

8、 arms D. feet 9.A. decisionB. dream C. promise D. determination10.A. street B. school C. yard D. shop11.A. fence B. wall C. houses D. door12.A. job B. time C. effort D. success13.A. promised B. decided C. insisted D. predicted14.A. Frankly B. Finally C.Actually D. Secondly15.A. build B. improve C. c

9、hoose D. develop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(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當?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1625的相應(yīng)位置上。I was feeling sad because my mother was out of job. It left me wondering 16 was going to happen to us.I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. Then I heard piano

10、music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked much 17 (slow) so I could find out where it was coming 18 . Through the crowd I saw 19 young lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her. She was singing songs with love and keeping on trying. The way she was si

11、nging comforted me a bit. I stood there 20 (watch) her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that 21 must take courage to perform 22 her own in the middle of a crowd.She must have felt my presence because she would often look in my direction. By now I was telling myself that if she could perform

12、in front of hundreds of people 23 she didnt know, I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over, put some money in her carriage and 24 (say), “Thank you. I have been going through a hard time 25 (late), but youve made me hopeful again.”. 閱讀 (共兩節(jié), 滿分60分)第一節(jié) 閱讀理解(共25小題；每小題2分，滿分50分)閱讀下列

13、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。ATom was a poor boy. He made a living by cleaning leather shoes for others in the street. Tom was also a clever boy. One day, a very rich man with the name Miser appeared in front of Tom. He watched his dirty shoes for a while, and then looked at Tom. Tom knew t

14、his kind of people well: they love money very much and hate to spend it. Tom said, “Let me clean your shoes, sir.” “For nothing?” the rich man asked.“Only two pence, sir.”Mr Miser shook his head and walked away. Tom thought for a moment and then called out, “Id like to clean it for nothing!” This ti

15、me Mr Miser agreed. And soon one of his shoes was shining brightly. When the rich man put his other shoe on the stool(凳子), Tom said he wouldnt clean it for him unless he was paid two pence for his work. Mr Miser was very angry. He refused to pay anything and went away with a smile on his face. But t

16、o his surprise, the well-cleaned shoe was so bright that it made the other one look even dirtier. Mr Miser took a look around. People in the street were laughing at him. He couldnt walk on any further. Finally the rich man returned and gave Tom two pence. In a very short time his two shoes shone bri

17、ghtly.26.The story happened_.A. in a shoe shop B.in the street C.at the rich mans houseD.near the boys home27.The boy called the man back and agreed to clean his shoes for nothing, because_.A. he was afraid of the rich manB.he liked to clean shoes for rich menC.he wanted to get something else instea

18、d of moneyD.he was sure he could get his pay from Mr. Miser28.Mr Miser smiled because_.A. he liked to walk with only one shoe cleanedB. He had one of his shoes cleaned without paying for itC. He thought his other shoe neednt be cleaned at allD. He thought he wouldnt be laughed at by the people in th

19、e street.29.Which of the following is true?A. The boy was waiting for the rich man that day.B. Mr. Miser didnt want to have his shoes cleaned.C. The rich man won at last.D.The rich man had to pay the boy for his work.30.From the passage we know_.A. Mr. Miser was a generous manB.the boy was fooled by

20、 the rich manC.the boy was clever enough to have his work paidD.it is good manners to have ones shoes cleaned before he or she goes out.BA jobless man wanted very much to have the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test.

21、 “You have passed the test,” he said. “Give me your e-mail address and Ill send you the form to fill in and the date when you may start.” The man replied, “But I dont have a computer, neither an e-mail.” “Im sorry,” said the HR manager. “If you dont have an e-mail, that means you are not living. And

22、 anyone who isnt living cannot have the job.”The man left with no hope at all. He didnt know what to do with only $10 in his pocket. He thought and thought. Then he went to the supermarket and bought 10 kilos of tomatoes. He sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he had 20 doll

23、ars. He repeated the operation three times, and started to go early every day, and returned home late. Shortly, he bought a cart , then a truck, then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles(運貨車隊). Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers (零售商) in the US.One day, one of his f

24、riends asked him for his e-mail. He said, “I havent got one.” His friend couldnt believe his ears. “Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?” The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, Id be an office boy at Microsoft!”31. What did the man do for the test?A. He sent e-mails

25、. B. He did the cleaning C. He sold computers. D. He filled in forms.32. The man didnt get the job because he_.A. disliked such a job B. didnt pass the testC. didnt have an e-mail D. knew nothing about computers33. The man _after he left Microsoft.A. went to look for another job B. asked for food fr

26、om door to doorC. thought of an idea to make monkeyD. bought a computer and got an e-mail34. Why could the man become one of the biggest food retailers in the US?A. Because he had many friends to help him. B. Because he was smart and worked very hard.C. Because he had his own fleet of delivery vehic

27、les.D. Because he wanted to show Microsoft he was living.35. What does the story want to tell us?A. Computers are very important in our daily life.B. Everyone can make a lot of money with only$10.C. The HR manager didnt find the ability of the man.D. Nothing in the world is impossible if we work har

28、d.CWe all know the dangers of fires. Its good and necessary for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions. Put a smoke alarm(火警) in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.

29、 Make escape plans. We should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily. Buy fire extinguishers(滅火器) in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use the

30、m. Practise for a fire. We do fire practice because we teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules:Dont open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door.Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire. The best air

31、is near the floor because smoke rises.What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop! Dont run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket(毯子) around you to keep air away from the

32、fire that may still be on you.There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, dont forget to call 119 for help.36.When a smoke alarm rings at home, it means _.A. you have to get up B. water is running to the floorC. something is burning D. someone b

33、reaks your window37.The writer advises us to do the following to prepare for a fire except that _.A. we practise for a fire B. we make escape plansC. we buy fire extinguishers D. we use electrical cookers38. When a fire happens,_ if you open the hot door.A. the door will soon be on fire B. the elect

34、ricity will be cut offC. the fire will grow more quickly D. the house will fall down39. What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?A. Stop, run, roll. B. Stop, drop, roll.C. Run, drop, roll. D. Roll, drop, stop.40. What is the best title for this passage?A. Be Read

35、y for a Fire. B. The Causes of a Fire.C. Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher. D. The Dangers of a Fire.DHave you ever stayed in a hotel? Most Chinese hotels often provide guests with things like disposable (一次性的) toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and slippers. Many guests like the idea because they don

36、't have to bring their own. But, if you travel to Beijing, remember to bring your own things. Starting from June, some hotels in Beijing will no longer provide guests with these disposables. They want to ask people to use less disposable things.Many disposable things are made of plastic(塑料). Peo

37、ple throw them away after only using them once. It is a waste of natural resources and is very bad for the environment. Do you know, one Chinese person makes as much as 400kg of waste a year! Most of that waste comes from disposable things. In Beijing, people throw away about 19,000 tons of plastic

38、bags and 1,320 tons of plastic lunch bowls every year! Plastic can take between 100 and 400 years to break down. So the less plastic we throw out, the better. So, wherever you travel, bring your own things and use them again and again.Back at home and school, you can also do something to make our wo

39、rld a better place. Try to do these things in your daily life: Use cloth shopping bags, not plastic ones. After using a plastic bag, wash it out and let it dry. Then you can use it over and over again. Do not use paper cups. At your school canteen(食堂), use your own bowl and chopsticks instead of dis

40、posable ones.41.Why do many hotels provide guests with some disposable things?A.Let their guests be convenient during their travelling.B.Hope their guests use less disposable things.C.Wish their guests to save money.D.Want their guests to use more disposable things.42.Some Beijing hotels will no lon

41、ger provide guests with _.A.cheap food and drink B.disposable thingsC.good service D.free TV programs43.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Many disposable things are made of plastic.B.Throwing disposable things away is a waste of natural resources.C.Plastic is very bad for the environment.D.Plasti

42、c breaks down easily.44.What can we do to make our world a better place at home and school?A.Use shopping bags made of plastic. B.Do not throw away paper cups.C.Use disposable plates, bowls and chopsticks. D.Do not forget to reuse daily necessities(日用品).45.We can tell from the story that _.A.people

43、don't like disposable things at allB.we can't use paper or plastic bowls at schoolC.we should use less plastic things and protect our environmentD.hotels won't provide disposable things because they want to save moneyEGreece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Millions o

44、f tourists visit this place every year. In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of travelling. There are intercity(城市間的) buses operated by KTEL that interconnect(相互連接) various cities of Greece, and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other Europe

45、an cities.Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life. This country is really a vacation heaven. It is the perfect blend of history and art with adventure and romance. You can dive into deep blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history.Buses in Greece are c

46、heap and very comfortable. All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route. Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful. Travelers never face any trouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations. Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so tha

47、t they can get down at the right stop. Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists.Athens, the capital of Greece, has three bus terminals. Buses to different part of Greece leave from different terminals.Air-conditioned express buses(空調(diào)快車) also operated between major cities. They are faster an

48、d more comfortable than other buses. Tourists can choose guided Greece bus tour. These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country.Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving bucks on the journey. The long-distance bus system is very cheap. Buses save a lot of money to cover long di

49、stances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people. You can sit next to a native Greece and get some information about the place.46.The company KTEL offers bus services_.A. to different cities in GreeceB.from Greece to other countriesC.to tourist attra

50、ctions in GreeceD.from Greece to its bordering(相鄰的) countries47.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that the Greece are_.A. generousB.hard-workingC.economicalD.warm-hearted48.If you are a tourist of Greece from oversea(海外), youd better choose_.A. taxisB.carsC.guided Greece bus toursD.air-conditioned

51、 express buses49.The underlined word “bucks” in the last paragraph probable refers to_.A. moneyB.energyC.timeD.trouble50.While taking long-distance buses, you can_.A. know more about the bus schedulesB.make friends with the conductorsC.learn more about bus systems in GreeceD.learn something about th

52、e place youre visiting第二節(jié) 信息匹配(共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)William, Paul, Tony, Sarah和Tim分別想乘火車外出游覽觀光。閱讀下面六則周末旅游計劃的簡介，選出符合他們各人需要的最佳選項。ASunday, June 1: Train leaves London at 7:00 and breakfast is served as we head north. Arrive Durham after a light lunch and visit this city full of history with its famous cast

53、le and cathedral. Travel by coach to the open-air Museum of Northern Life just outside Durham. Leave Durham Station for the journey home and arrive in London after dinner on board at 22:00.BSunday, June 23: Try a Sunday luxury day out! Train leaves London about 9:00 and breakfast is served on the jo

54、urney. Transfer to a comfortable coach at Repford Station which takes you straight to the famous Shockton House built in the heart of the city in the sixteenth century. Arrive back in London at 21:00.CSaturday, August 31: Train leaves London about 8:30. Breakfast and a light lunch will be served on

55、the journey and the train will run slowly over the most beautiful parts of the route. Leave the train in the Lake District and take the opportunity to photograph the countryside. Dinner will be served during the journey back, arriving in London at 21:30.DSunday, June 9: This trip is especially for p

56、hotographers. Leaving London at 9:30 for the Museum of Photograph in the west country. Lunch is served on arrival at the museum and after a short talk by the museum director you are free to enjoy the exhibitions in the afternoon. Train arrives back in London at 20:00.ESaturday, June 8: Train leaves London about 9:15 with breakfast served on the way. At Chepstow we transfer to coaches and drive to the lovely Wye Valley where there will be a boa