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1、2013-2014学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷命题人：丁建华第I卷（选择题共85 分）第一部分:听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节（共5小题海小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1What is the woman going to do？ ATo help the man find a job BTo borrow some money from the man speaker CTo ask the man for help2What do w
2、e know from the womans reply？ AShe thought there were no tickets left BShe thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied CThe audience were deeply impressed by the show3Where will the woman go first？ A. To the post office. B. To the school. C. To a friends house.4What can we learn about the
3、 house from the conversation？ AIts no longer availableBIts only for rent，not for sale CIts not so good as advertised5Why doesnt the woman accept the invitation？ AShes taking an exam next day BShe has to prepare for an exam CShe doesnt enjoy tours very much第二节（共15小题每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个
4、小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.7When does the woman plan to have a going-away party？ A. On Saturday morning. BOn Sunday afternoon. COn Friday evening.8Which city w
5、ill John work in？ AParis. BLondon. CNew York听第7段材料，回答第9至10题。9What kind of bag was it？ AIt was a yellow leather shoulder bag. BIt was a brown cloth bag CIt was a brown leather shoulder bag.10What is in the missing bag? A. purse and a letter B. Two keys. C. All above.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11What did they t
6、hink their mother was？ A. She was happy. B. She was sad. C. She was angry.12Where is their father now？ A. He is in the kitchen. B. He is in the bedroom. C. He is away on business.13What makes the mothers eyes tearing？ AThe heavy housework. B. Cutting onions. C. The naughty children.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
7、14What does the woman think of her job？ AIts satisfactory BIts terrible，but the salary is high CShe will not stand it any more15Why does the man say that working in that company is a hard experience？ AHes worked in that company before BHe has heard of it. CHe thought it would be like that16What may
8、the woman probably do at last？ A. Keep the job. B. Change the job. C. Its hard to say.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17When is New Zealands summer？ AFrom December to February BFrom June to August， CFrom May to July18Whats the weather like in New Zealand？ AVery hot BVery cold CNeither too cold nor too hot19Whats
9、the highest temperature in New Zealand？ A25 BA little above 25， C3020According to the passage，which statement is TRUE？ AIn New Zealand，you can skate in winter. BIts very hot in January in New Zealand CWhen its winter in China，its summer in New Zealand第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分
10、）21. The tour will provide _ unique opportunity for you to live with a British family for a week in _ hope that you will have a better understanding of the UK. A. a; / B. an; / C. an; the D. a; the22. He is really considering _ himself to _ these children of the earthquake-stricken area. A. devoting
11、, educating B. devoting, educate C. to devote, educating D. to devote, educate23. You know I can be reached by telephone, why didnt you call me? - I did several times, but couldnt _.A. come across B. get through C. call back D. ring off24. Recently, to maintain national balance, the Chinese governme
12、nt has _ a policy of encouraging college graduates to take positions in rural areas. A. adoptedB. admiredC. adapted D admitted25. He will have learnt English for eight years by the time he _ from the university next year.A. will graduateB. will have graduatedC. graduatesD. is to graduate26. We have
13、a long way to go to solve all the problems _ the Yangtze River A. in regard toB. in regard withC. in terms of D. in regard of27. Can you imagine_ all the way home in the heavy rain?.A. to walk B. walk C. walking D. Walks 28. He hurried to the booking office, only _ that all the tickets had been sold
14、 out. A. to tell B. to be told C. telling D. told29. He_havecompletedhiswork;otherwise,hewouldntbeenjoyinghimselfbytheseaside.A.shouldB.mustC.wouldntD.cant30. _ from his words, the man, _ to collecting stamps, has used up all his savings, A. Judge; addicting B. Judged; addicted C. Judging; addicted
15、D. To judge; addicting31. The house was blown off in the tough weather is being repaired.Aits roofB. the roof of thatCof which the roofD. roof of which32. -Where is your new home now? - In the new developed zone. But I _ downtown for five years. A. have lived B. lived C. had lived D. was living33. I
16、 would appreciate_, to be frank, if the goods could be delivered as soon as possible. A. this B. it C. you D. myself34. -Mum, Would you please buy a new bike for me? -No. Why can you ride the old one? _. A. Out of sight, out of mind B. Blood is thicker than water C. Fortune favors fool D. Money does
17、nt grow on trees35. The tiger population in this forest has grown to three times _ ten years ago, due to the measures taken by the local government. A. What it was B. what there wasC. it wasD. there was第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One morning，when a
18、n old man was choosing a turkey in the market, a young gentleman stepped up and said, ”I will take one of those turkeys.”“Shall I wrap it up for you?” asked the _36_ man.“Yes, here is your _37_,” answered the young gentleman,” and send it to my house.”“But, it is not our custom to_38_ goods. You can
19、 carry it yourself. It is not _39_,”said the market man.“_40_it myself! Who do you think I am?” said the young gentleman, and he began to grow_41_.The old man was standing quite _42_.He had heard all that was said.” Excuse me, sir, I will carry your _43_,if you will allow me,” he said.“Oh , certainl
20、y! You may _44_me,” said the young gentleman.When they reached the young gentlemans house, the old man politely_ 45_him the turkey and turned to leave.“Here, my friend, what shall I_46_ you?” said the young gentleman.“Oh, nothing, Sir,” answered the old man.” It was no _47_to me, and you are welcome
21、.” He bowed and went on. The young gentleman_48_ .Then he turned and walked back to the market.“Who is that_49_ old man carrying my turkey for me?” he asked the market man.“That is John Marshall, Chief_50_ of the United States. He is one of the greatest men in our country,” said the market man.The y
22、oung gentleman was _51_and ashamed.” Why did he_ 52_to carry my turkey?” he asked.“He wished to teach you that_53_ should feel himself too fine to carry his own packages,” answered the market man.“Oh, no!” said another man who had_54_ and heard it all.” Judge Marshall carried the turkey simply becau
23、se he wished to be_55_ and obliging(乐于助人的). That is his way.”36. A. young B. market C. old D. dustbin37. A. bag B. basket C. money D. Wallet38. A. deliver B. Sell C buy D. wallet39. A. small B. heavy C. soft D. easy40. A. Stand B. Find C. Chose D. Carry41. A. sad B. excited C. puzzled D. angry42. A.
24、 straight B. low C near D. still43. A. book B. vegetables C. turkey D. fruits44. A. follow B. doubt C. allow D. guide45. A. asked B. handed C. threw D. considered46. A. describe B. near C pay D. require47. A. meaning B. trouble C. use D. good48. A. forgot B. appeared C. walked D. wondered49. A. poli
25、te B. intelligent C. hardworking D. upset50. A. Manager B. Judge C. Engineer D. Secretary51. A. tired B. frightened C. surprised D. satisfied52. A. prepare B. offer C .refuse D. dream53 .A. somebody B. everybody C. anybody D. nobody54. A. seen B. touched C. imagined D. decided55. A. brave B. proud C
26、. stubborn D. kind第三部分 阅读理解 ( 每小题1.5分，满分30分)AWhen Regina Spektor moved to the Bronx from Russia as a young child of 9, she could speak no English and her family was so poor and they could afford nothing, yet she carried with her a love of the piano and music.“For me, the thing that I love the most w
27、as playing the piano, so when we left Russia I was so afraid I would forget how to play, I would just find a little table and I would just pretend to play my pieces,” she said. “When you spend your life doing something like playing the piano and then that is taken away, its so surreal(不现实的).”Her fat
28、her, Ilya Spektor, saved enough money to afford their first apartment. One day on the subway, Ilya Spektor spotted a man carrying a violin case. The man also seemed to have an Eastern European accent. A conversation led to a visit and, finally, Regina Spektor was introduced to Sonia Vargas, a piano
29、teacher. She was a well-known professor who taught piano, took Spektor under her wing and trained her for years, at no cost.“I remember talking to Sonia,” Spektor said. “She said that when a student is ready, a teacher appears. So she said that I must have been ready to study piano, and so thats why
30、 she came into my life.”Much later, While playing her own music and selling a CD that shed created, Regina Spektor caught the attention of a music producer. The rest is history, complete with concerts around the world and performance in front of the Obamas at the White House.Regina Spektor greatly a
31、ppreciated her parents, piano teachers and friends and family for helping her become the musician she is.” I love the idea that if youre walking toward the world, the world will take some steps toward you,” she said.56. When Regina Spektor was in Russia, she _.A. spoke English very fluently B. had l
32、earned how to play the piano C. could afford a new piano D. was trained by a famous teacher57. Why did Llya Spektor talk with the man? A. The man was very famous. B. They were form the same country C. They had the same accent D. Llya Spektor loved to make many friends58. Which can summarize what Son
33、ia Vargas said to Regina Spektor? A. No sweet without sweat. B. Chance favors the prepared mind C. He laughs best who laughs last. D. Its never too late to mend.59. We can infer from the text that Regina Spektor_. A. achieved great success in music B .is the best musician in the world C. paid a lot
34、for learning from Sonia VargasD. had a dream to become a great violinistBThe Catskill Mountains are a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. You will find a number of relaxing inns ready to meet your needs. Caleb Streets Inn Located in the historic village of Catskill at th
35、e base of the mountains, Caleb Streets Inn was built in 1785. It provides a view of the garden and Catskill Creek or guests can step outside for a walk along the Hudson River. A full breakfast is served every morning. Each of the four Pet-friendly rooms offers a private bath and a view of the river
36、and neighboring buildings. Hiking trails(小路), golf courses and historic sites are only a short drive away.Winter Clove Inn Nature lovers can enjoy a pleasant location in the Northern Catskill Wilderness Preserve at Winter Clove Inn. With wood floors, each room has a private bath and air conditioning
37、(空调). With active days of tennis, hiking or cross- country skiing ahead, guests dont have to go far for a breakfast, lunch or dinner beside the fireplace at inns restaurant.Windham House A former pub built in 1805, Christmans Windham House is the oldest inn continually operating in the Catskills. Th
38、e 300 acres of grounds in the town of Windham include a tennis court, golf course, heated pool and a restaurant. Guests can relax on private balconies (阳台) overlooking a golf course and take their meals at Christmans Windham House Restaurant. The inn is less than 2 miles from the hiking trails of Wi
39、ndham Mountain.Washington Irving In If youre looking for a mountain inn with a Victorian feel, Washington Irving Inn has much to offer. Furnished with antiques, each of the 15 rooms has a private bath. Free breakfast is served. Hikers are a short walk from Kaaterskill Falls and Hunter Mountain trail
40、s.60. What is special about Caleb Streets Inn? A. It has a golf course for guest B. It provides a beautiful view of Kaaterskill Falls C. Its decorated with wood floors D. It allows guests to take their dog or cat with them61. Which of the following inns has an old fashioned atmosphere? A Washington
41、Irving In B. inter Clove Inn C Caleb Streets Inn D. Windham House62. All the four inns in the passage _ A have private bathrooms B has air conditioning in the rooms C are convenient for hiking D serve free breakfast in the morningCSimilar to people in danger, corals(珊瑚) under attack do what anyone w
42、ould dothey call for help. A new study reported in the journal Science, shows that corals under attack by poisonous seaweed will turn to reef fish for help. The “emergency responder” fish will come to help them within a matter of minutes. Large reef fish which live on seaweed have long been known to
43、 control the growth of seaweed that damages corals and play a major role in keeping a healthy reef ecosystem（生态系统）. However, the role that smaller fish play in protecting reef ecosystems is much less known. Scientists suspected that the role of inch-long fish, known as gobies might be equally, if no
44、t more, important to the health of coral reefs. To study the complexities of how gobies and their host coral affect one another, Professor Mark Hay and his colleague Danielle Dixon set up a series of experiments to observe how the small fish would respond when the corals that shelter them were threatened. They studied a type of corals species called Acropora nasuta. To cause a threatened response in the coral, the researchers moved a poisonous seaweed species