2012年下学期安乡一中期末考试
高二英语试卷
时量：120分钟 总分：150分 命题人： 朱彩霞
PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION（30 marks） SECTION A
Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.
You will hear each conversation TWICE. Conversation 1
1. Why doesn?t the man take exercise often?
A. Because he is not interested in it. B. Because he is healthy enough.
C. Because he has no time for it. 2. In the woman?s opinion, what is the advantage of being healthy?
A. Being healthy makes him more attractive.
B. Being healthy can help him walk a longer distance. C. Being healthy is good for his work. Conversation 2
3. What can we infer from this conversation? A. Cheng Hong and Xiao Wei have met somewhere before. B. Cheng Hong and Xiao Wei have never met each other. C. Cheng Hong and Xiao Wei are familiar with each other. 4. What is the woman going to do now?
A. She is going to her office.
B. She is going to do some shopping.
C. She is going to meet some friends at the airport. Conversation 3
5. Where was one of the biggest diamonds found? A. In Britain. B. In South Africa . C. In America. 6. What do you know about one of the biggest diamonds mentioned in the news? A. It is believed to be made as a wonderful work. B. It was set in the crown of British Queen. C. It weighs 168 carat, and it?s white and pure. Conversation 4
7. Who is the man talking to?
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A policewoman. 8. What happened to the man?s son last year?
A. He had a very bad cold. B. He had a small operation.
C. He felt too tired to go to school.
9. According to the conversation, what may be the problem with the man?s son?
A. He feels tired of working every day.
B. His operation has a bad effect on him and he is rather sick.
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C. His schoolwork makes him feel tired and he may need a good rest. Conversation 5
10. How long did Penny live in an apartment in downtown Denver? A. For more than six years. B. For over ten years. C. For almost four years. 11. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Penny is more than 50, but she looks young. B. Henry is much older than Penny. C. Penny is 40 years old.
12. What can we conclude from this conversation?
A. Henry lives alone and doesn?t get on well with his neighbors. B. Henry and Penny are both satisfied with the neighborhood. C. Penny and Henry both are always busy with work. Conversation 6
13. Who is Jake?s doctor?
A. Jake?s doctor is Bob. B. Johnson is Jake?s doctor.
C. Not Bob but Dories is Jake?s doctor. 14. What do we learn about Jake?s wife?
A. She has been dead for years. B. She is good at cooking. C. She is making good money as a model. 15. What does the man say about Jake?s daughter?
A. She is careless and lazy about her schoolwork.
B. She loves her father and gets along well with her father. C. She is always caring about herself.
SECTION B
Directions: In this section, you’ll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.
You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE. Topic Students? 16 sometimes comes from their parents. Some parents can?t help with the difficulties their children 17 in adjusting to high school. Some parents aren?t 18 the kinds of problems their children face. Reasons Some parents are accustomed to seeing As and Bs on Primary school report cards. Some parents 19 as extensions of themselves. Result In their involvement and identification with their children, they 20 that everyone is different and that each person must develop in his or her own way.
PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks) SECTION A (15 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked with A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. Japanese people _______ when you don?t look at their business cards before putting them into your pockets. A. dislike it B. don?t like that C. hate this D. don?t love that 22. It?s no use _______ after making such a terrible mistake.
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A. cry B. crying C. being cried D. to be crying 23. If you had told me about it earlier, I _______ into trouble now. A. don?t get B. didn?t get C. wouldn?t get D. wouldn?t have got 24. The bell _______ the end of the period rang, ______ our heated discussion. A. indicating; interrupting B. indicated; interrupting C. indicating; interrupted D. indicated; interrupted 25. Finding her car stolen, _______.
A. a policeman was asked to help B. it was looked for everywhere C. the area was searching thoroughly D. she hurried to a policeman 26. _______ I said before, I visit countries _______ the UN has programs to help people. A. What; where B. As; where C. Which; that D. That; that 27. _______ the motivation, ________ a person will learn a foreign language. A. More; quicker B. The more stronger; the more quickly C. The stronger; the more quickly D. Much stronger; much more quickly 28. _______ seems unusual to others.
A. What you consider normal B. That you consider normal C. What you consider normal is D. That you consider normal 29. With everything they needed _______, they returned, tired but happy. A. buying B. bought C. to be bought D. to buy 30. Mr. Li requested the computer equipment referred ________ used in every classroom. A. should be B. to being C. to be D. have to be
31. Not only ________ vital for reducing fever and helping stop pain, but _______ also other things that aspirin can help with.
A. aspirin has proved; there are B. has aspirin proved; are there C. has aspirin proved; there are D. aspirin has proved; are there 32. --- It?s a long time _______ we last met.
--- Yes, and it will be a long time _______ we meet again. A. before; since B. since; before C. that; until D. when; that 33. If Joe?s wife doesn?t go to the party, _______. A. neither will he B. neither he does C. neither he will D. neither does he 34. The question _______ now is more important than the one _______ tomorrow. A. is discussing; will discuss B. is discussing; to discuss C. discussed; discussed D. being discussed; to be discussed 35. _______ I had to do was _______ and spent a few hours studying when I came here. A. Which; go to school B. That; to go to school C. What; went to school D. All; go to school
SECTION B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked with A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
That day, my parents were leaving for our hometown and I went to see them off. In fact, my father had never traveled by air before, so I just took this 36 to make his experience wonderful. In spite of being asked to book train tickets, I got them air tickets.
The moment I handed over the tickets to him, he was 37 to see that I had booked them air tickets. The 38 was very obvious on his face, waiting for the time of travel. We went to the airport together, checked the baggage, asked for a window seat and then waited 39 for the security check-in. He was thoroughly enjoying himself and I, too, was filled with joy 40 him experience all these things.
As they were about to go in for the security check-in, he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and thanked me. He became very emotional and it was as if I had done something 41 , but the fact was
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that this meant a great deal to him. I felt surprised at his behavior. But later, thinking about the entire matter, I 42 my life. How many 43 did our parents have? Did they come true? Without understanding the financial situation, we, as children, 44 cricket bats, dresses, toys, outings, etc. Did we ever think about the sacrifices (牺牲) they had to make to realize our wishes? Did we ever say thanks for all that they have done for us?
Instead of my dad saying 45 to me, I would want to say I?m sorry for making him wait so long for this small dream. I do realize how much he has 46 for my sake and I will do my best to give the best possible attention to all their wishes. Being old does not mean that they have to 47 everything. They have wishes, too. 36. A. risk B. opportunity C. time D. luck 37. A. angry B. glad C. embarrassed D. surprised 38. A. astonishment B. disappointment C. excitement D. anxiety 39. A. eagerly B. easily C. calmly D. leisurely 40. A. looking B. noticing C. observing D. watching 41. A. great B. serious C. necessary D. terrible
42. A. looked up to B. looked back on C. looked forward to D. looked out for 43. A. children B. ambitions C. dreams D. houses
44. A. played with B. asked for C. turned to D. demanded for 45. A. sorry B. apology C. thanks D. goodbye 46. A. sacrificed B. gained C. accepted D. lost 47. A. give away B. take up C. pick up D. give up
SECTION C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
My grandfather is 48 old man, and he has always been happy. He likes travelling and has been to many places in China. Last month, he went to Beijing and visited the Forbidden City 49 the emperors lived. He even dreams 50 travelling abroad one day. He says it is important to try to understand 51 much as possible and travel helps you do that. In his youth, 52 , he never left his hometown, let alone travelled to another country, 53 he had to work to support his family. He wanted to study medicine, 54 he never got into a university. He hopes 55 can go to a good university and get a good in the future.
PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
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Sir Steven Redgrave
Winner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals
“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病)．Believing my career(职业生涯) was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it—the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isn?t difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn?t finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”
Karen Pickering
Swimming World Champion
“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success — you can?t follow a career in any field without being well organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however
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small they are, and you?ll be a step closer to achieving them.”
Kirsten Best Poet & Writer
“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I can?t achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as ?calm?, ?peace? or ?focus?, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tool.” 56．What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?
A. Difficulties influenced his career. B. Specialists offered him medical advice. C. Training helped him defeat his disease. D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win. 57．What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?
A. Her training schedule. B. Her daily happenings. C. Her achievements. D. Her sports career. 58．What does the underlined word “distractions” probably refer to?
A. Ways that help one to focus. B. Words that help one to feel less tense. C. Activities that turn one?s attention away. D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax. 59．According to the passage, what do the three people have in common?
A. Courage. B. Devotion. C. Hard work. D. Self confidence. 60．Which do you think is the best title?
A. How to Fight Diabetes B. How to Be a Winner C. Believe in Yourself. D. How to Concentrate
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When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother?s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.
My mother has long realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on the phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, \
And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, \he don?t send me cheek, already two week late.\
And then, in perfect English I said, \ check two weeks ago, but it hasn?t arrived.\
Then she talked more loudly. \And so I turned to the stockbroker again, \immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.\
The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English.
When I was a teenager, my mother?s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother?s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world. 61．Why was the author?s mother poorly served?
A. She was unable to speak good English. B. She was often misunderstood. C. She was not clearly heard. D. She was not very polite. 62．From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was . A. good at pretending B. rude to the stockbroker C. ready to help her mother D. unwilling to phone for her mother
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